Days of Our Lives stuns as Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) has been resurrected after being presumed dead for a decade and a half. But leaked info hints that Dr. Wilhelm Rolf’s (Richard Wharton) magical cure may not last, or that Lexie might suffer some sort of complications and her loved ones may lose her again.

And although it would be devastating for Theo and Abe Carver (James Reynolds), it seems like Days of Our Lives may not deliver the happy ending that we are hoping for with Lexie’s return. We have a whole lot to unpack, so let’s dive in.

Actress Nikki Crawford Was Hired for Only Six Months on Days of Our Lives

So, I’ve seen some chatter on soap social media about Lexie dying again. But this was for the most part speculative. I actually reached out to our leaker who has a behind-the-scenes source, and they send me good stuff when they have it. And they also answer questions when I ask if they have some info. So, I asked about Theo Carver‘s (Cameron Johnson) mom, and our source confirmed that actress Nikki Crawford was hired for only a limited run of six months.

And our insider said that the actress taped scenes as Lexie from April through September of 2025. Now, as you know, Days of Our Lives shoots roughly 9 to 10 months ahead of its air dates. And our source also said that of the scenes that Nikki Crawford filmed, they are about halfway through her run. So, they said that they are airing the episodes that she filmed last July. So that means we should have Lexie Carver for a couple of more months still.

But according to them, Nikki Crawford wrapped at Days of Our Lives eight months ago. And this begs the question, is Dr. Rolf’s serum and the Versix blend, you know, is it really the miracle death cure that he and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) think it is, or did it actually need further testing before Rolf and EJ administered it to Lexie?

Dr. Rolf’s Formula Wasn’t Always Perfect on DOOL

Now, we know that Rolf’s revival recipes have brought back many dead people in Salem over the years. But they didn’t always bring them back in perfect condition. And you know, a lot of times it was people that had freshly died and had been preserved right away. Like Will Horton (Chandler Massey), remember, he came back. But his memories were missing for quite a while.

He died at the hands of the necktie killer, Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson), and Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford). I think he died. It was like an elevator crash and he was another one with post-resurrection amnesia. And if I recall correctly, I think Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash) thought he was Jake DiMera (also Brandon Barash) for a while after he was resurrected. I will say Megan Hathaway (Miranda Wilson) didn’t seem to have major complications. But she did come back absolutely bat crap crazy. She was that way before she died, too. Needless to say, Rolf’s formula wasn’t perfect.

And Lexie has been dead for about 15 years. So, Rolf combined his usual serum along with Versix. And that of course is a wonder drug. It saved Bo Brady from the brink of death from sepsis last summer. And apparently the medicine Rolf and Mark were testing on rats and then on Lexie helps regenerate brain cells and other cells in the body, which was very important because Abe’s wife died in his arms from a cancerous brain tumor.

EJ Would Be Devastated to Lose Lexie Again on Days

So, everybody’s excited that Lexie’s back. Abe is thanking EJ this week, who is very excited that he was able to successfully revive his sister Lexie. But his and Abe’s excitement could be short-lived. In a recent interview, Dan Feuerriegel said his character EJ feels bad when something unexpected comes up. So, Dan may be referring to Lexie getting sick and dying again. Right now, EJ is already counting the millions he plans to make selling off this miracle cure.

And of course, EJ would be upset to lose his big payday. But that would be nothing compared to how bad he would feel if Lexie’s cancer came back. EJ would be devastated all over again if he lost his sister, Lexie, a second time. EJ and Lexie were very close prior to her initial brain tumor death. And of course, EJ knows that their father, Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), wanted to find a way to cure Lexie and bring her back. So, right now, she’s doing well. But that could change at any time.

Three Options for Lexie’s Future

Given what seems like solid info about actress Nikki Crawford only signing up for a six-month stint, there’s three options. Lexie lives or she dies or she’s recast. I will say we’ve heard nothing on a recast, although there have been, I think, five or six actresses that played her over the years, including the most recent one.

The longest running portrayer of Lexie was Renee Jones, who played Lexie from 1993 until her death in 2012. And then, of course, we got a ghostly visit from Abe’s dead wife when Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) was on her deathbed in 2024. So, it wouldn’t necessarily be shocking if they recast Lexie again. But I’ve just not heard any recast talk.

Days of our Lives: Will Abe Exit Days of Our Lives?

So, if she lives though, there could still be a happy ending possible for Abe and Lexie. So, there’s a world in which they do get their happy ending. James Reynolds, who plays Abe on the Peacock soap, might be looking to retire. You never know. You know, James Reynolds is 79, and he may be ready to take a step back from soap acting.

So, we could get a twist where Lexie and Abe decide to travel the world and enjoy their second chance at a happily ever after, kind of like they did with Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Brady (Kristian Alfonso) after his resurrection. So, Lexie and Abe could go off and do all that bucket list stuff they wanted to do before Lexie died years ago and she may end up surviving and then decide she wants to spend every moment with Abe and Theo making up for lost time. However, that’s not a very soapy outcome. So I tend to think poor Lexie might suffer some complications or her tumor regrows.

The Soapiest Outcome Would Be Devastating

Right now Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) says it all looks good. And I think Lexie is going to appear to be fine for a while. You know, she may be okay long enough for Abe to reunite with her and Theo to get invested in having another chance with his mom. Obviously, you know, for devastation to hit, it would be best if Lexie, Theo, and Abe are all reunited and happy and then comes crushing news. That would be the soapiest thing.

I mean, can you imagine how devastated Theo and Abe would be if Lexie turned up sick again? If her cancer returned and her tumor regrew, you know, Theo lost his mom when he was just a kid. Lexie missed most of his life growing up. So, it would be so tragic for Theo to have to say goodbye to Lexie a second time. And as for Abe, you know, he lost the love of his life and mother to his son once already. And, you know, he might die of a broken heart if Lexie turned around and died again.

Days of our Lives: EJ Would Be Crushed

Plus, her siblings would be upset. And since EJ set all this up, financed everything, got the Versix for Rolf to do this medical magic on Lexie. Obviously EJ would be devastated. But he would also be blamed if Lexie died again. And you know, it could be the cancer comes back or some other medical complication from her resurrection that could take Abe’s wife from him again.

If that happened, everybody would have to grieve Lexie all over again and then they’d play the blame game and EJ would come up short obviously. Very soon Paulina and Lexie meet and I suspect Paulina is going to be friends with her. You know, how can she not? And if Lexie does die again, obviously Paulina would be there to comfort Abe if he lost his beloved wife again. So, we’ll see how it goes.

You know, they could get the Hope and Bo run off into the sunset thing or again soapier outcome since we know Nikki Crawford had a short run is that poor Lexie dies again. Wait and see. I will say that nothing has been confirmed yet. So, if you’re seeing this somewhere as cold hard fact that she is going to die, there’s no confirmed spoilers on it yet. But I feel like it’s going to go that way.

Australian OnlyFans creator Annie Knight made headlines one year ago when she slept with 583 men in six hours — and was later hospitalized.

“Doing 583 in a day is quite a lot so I was a little bit worried that I was gonna really struggle with it, because the most I’ve done before that was 24 in a day,” Knight exclusively told Us Weekly days after completing the challenge in May 2025. “But it was honestly fine. I was shocked by how easy it was.”

Knight shared that she received 2,000 registrations for the event, where she asked all men to wear condoms. Ahead of the event, Knight’s fiancé, Henry Brayshaw, sent a message of support.

“He was actually at work the day of the event, but he called me in the morning, wished me luck, said, ‘Make us proud. Have fun. Be safe,’” Knight shared. “And then called me the night of and was like, ‘How was it?’ And I told him all about it.”

Scroll down to read what Knight has said:

Annie Knight Reveals She Was Hospitalized After Sleeping With 583 Men

Days after the event, Knight posted an Instagram Story from her hospital bed wearing a blue gown. “I guess 583 guys in a day isn’t that good for your body,” she captioned the image. She told Us she had undergone blood tests and additional medical evaluations.

Annie Knight Recalls Her Body Hitting a ‘Wall’ After Sleeping With 583 Men

Days after her event, Knight told Us that her body “just hit a wall.” She explained that she was “exhausted” from organizing the challenge while purchasing her “dream house” with Brayshaw.

Knight shared that her endometriosis became “worse” and said that “hormonal imbalances can cause irregular and heavy periods,” which is what she has been “dealing with since.”

Annie Knight Says She Doesn’t Have ‘Any Answers’ After Hospitalization

In June 2025, Knight gave an update on her health and said she didn’t have “any answers” at the time. “I’m not doing very well, I’ve been bleeding a lot since the challenge,” Knight exclusively told Us at the time. “It was definitely a bit raw down there and I did get a small cut.”

Knight shared that she found it “frustrating” because medical professionals were bringing up the 583 men challenge rather than focusing on her endometriosis diagnosis or other health concerns.

“I was like, ‘Well, that doesn’t make sense, that it’s the challenge.’ And I kept telling them, ‘It can’t have been the challenge because I’ve been having these issues since January and I only did the challenge in May,’” Knight recalled. “It was frustrating that they were just trying to mostly just associate everything with the challenge and say, ‘It’s the challenge, it’s the challenge.’”

She continued, “So that was frustrating — that they just wouldn’t really listen to me. And then, in the end, they were like, ‘Oh yeah, it wasn’t the challenge.’ And I was like, ‘I told you.’”

Annie Knight’s Earnings ‘Tripled’ After the Event

Knight told Us in May 2025 that she was making around $200,000 a month and owned four homes. One month later, Knight revealed that her “earnings have tripled since doing the event,” She added, “It’s been pretty amazing.”

In August 2025, Knight explained to Us that her earnings had dropped — which was something she was expecting.

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“The month of the challenge, it was about $600,000,” Knight told Us at the time. “Now it’s pretty consistently been $450,000 a month.”

She continued, “So obviously, that’s one of the things that you can expect because when you get a lot of media, a lot of press, it does go up a little bit. It’s always going to come back down. But as long as you can keep it consistent, then that’s the main thing.”

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What’s old is new again! Gianna Corvino, founder of The NY Archive, the vintage destination adored by stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Hailey Bieber, Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Lily Allen, Elizabeth Hurley, and Anne Hathaway, is giving summer style a nostalgic update.

Known for sourcing archival pieces for celebs and insiders alike, Corvino is expanding her once appointment-only showroom into a fashion warehouse designed to bring her finds and new brands together on May 31 in New York City.

“The NY Archive Collective really feels like the culmination of years of world-building,” she tells ET.

“I wanted to create a permanent space where your childhood Barbie dream house meets your grown-up Sex and the City fantasy. From the zebra couches to the pink shelving lined with archival designer shoes and bags, every detail is intentional,” the entrepreneur adds.

And while Carrie Bradshaw’s wardrobe still dominates mood boards, Corvino’s storefront will feature a rotating selection of curated vendors, allowing shoppers to easily mix trends from the past and present.

“The Collective allows us to create an entire fashion ecosystem,” she explains.

“It’s a place where people can complete the outfit, whether it’s with jewelry, shoes, bags, vintage slips, contemporary pieces, 1930s blouses, or Y2K skirts.”

For summer 2026, the New York native already knows which staples shoppers should be hunting for.

“I’m obsessed with slips from the ’30s through the ’60s, wrap skirts, terry cloth looks, capris, sequins, and beading for this summer,” she says.

“People want to sparkle again in pieces that feel individual and glamorous.”

And when it comes to getting dressed, Corvino has the perfect recipe. 

“Getting dressed should feel like making a sandwich. Keep one layer simple and classic and then add something outrageous or unexpected,” she advises.

“The magic happens when you mix timeless basics with pieces that carry personality and history. If everything is archival and statement-making all at once, it can start to feel costume-y,” she continues.

Her go-to combination: “Vintage denim, a white tank top, a vintage jacket, a mini bag and very broken-in Chanel ballet flats.”

“I’m deeply sentimental, so even the imperfections become part of the story for me. The more memories attached to a piece, the more meaningful it becomes,” she notes.

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On 90 Day Fiance, Catie Norboe admits she can’t control her impulse to make out with the members of her friend group. Shea McGuire gets a good scrub down from Anabelle Chua. Debby Rolando waits for her Egyptian “movie star” Mohamed “Mido” Fayed who is dragging his feet. Ashia presses to appeal Maxwell’s k-1 denial. And Marissa Rubinetti prepares her kids for Edward Miguel Gomez‘s arrival. Let’s break it all down in this recap of Season 12, Episode 2 Trusting The Process.

90 Day Fiance: Catie Throws Josh a Party

Catie Norboe pops Cheetos on the drive to the hotel after picking up Josh Atkins on 90 Day Fiance. She leads him in a bungled attempt of the national anthem. Josh thinks the Cheetos stink. But she thinks he smells bad especially his breath. Josh admits Catie can be a menace. But he melts when she does things like decorating the hotel room with an American theme. Catie Norboe admits she wants Josh to want her and feels insecure.

The couple pass out from exhaustion. But Josh Atkins rallies in the morning and Catie Norboe wakes up happy. They spend the day exploring Portland and interact with a goat. Josh expresses his concern with Catie’s loose lips when she drinks. She promises she will try to curb her make-out mania. Josh is patient and understanding. But feels disrespected. Catie Norboe lightens the mood by admitting she planned a welcome party for him.

Catie Norboe admits to 90 Day Fiance producers that there will be more than a few people at the party who she’s swapped spit with. She’s made out with about 90 percent of the men in her running club. Nevertheless, Josh Atkins is excited to walk into the party but leery when Catie starts drinking. He mingles with a few guys who hint around they’ve experienced Catie’s craziness. Josh admits he feels awkward. But stands by his love for Catie Norboe in the end.

90 Day Fiance: Shea McGuire Gets Clean

Shea McGuire prepares his home for Anabelle Chua’s arrival on 90 Day Fiance. Anabelle is a neat freak. And doesn’t care for dog hair. So, Shea lint rolls the couches while making the dogs give up their sofa habit. The couple have an emotional reunion at the airport. Anabelle thinks Shea could benefit from some exercise. And can’t wait to scrub him down especially in his privates that she refers to as balls and eggs.

In a scene that everybody could do without Anabelle Chua makes good on her promise with zest. She even clips his toenails. Shea of course loves it and once she’s done scrubbing him down he pops some champagne. The couple are staying at a former church that has been remodeled into a hotel. Shea McGuire isn’t intimidated by the fact that they are getting busy in an old church. And Anabelle doesn’t seem to mind either.

Debby Fears Mido Has Cold Feet

Debby Rolando is new to this season of 90 Day Fiance. She lives in New Orleans with her daughter Devyn and adorable dog Lil’ Bit. She works in insurance. And describes her work as monotonous. But her personal life is anything but. Six years ago she took a trip with her daughter Devyn to see the pyramids in Egypt. The tour guide called her Cleopatra. And Devyn told her mom he was actually flirting with her.

Debby was doubtful until 30 something tour guide Mohamed “Mido” Fayed planted a kiss on her. She claims he’s an Egyptian movie star. But he won’t send her any of his movies. She cites the fact that he has hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers. So he must be a big star. But he doesn’t post anything about Debby on his Insta. Mido sends headshots and her daughter Devyn finds them comical.

But Debby Rolando is all in on 90 Day Fiance. She’s even willing to boot her loyal sidekick Lil’ Bit out of the bed where she has slept next to Debby her whole life. Harsh. She claims since Mido Fayed is Muslim, Lil’ Bit can’t share the bed. She meets with friends who are shocked as Debby reveals he’s also a 41-year-old virgin. But as Mido’s arrival gets closer he goes silent. Eventually postponing his trip to the United States due to his father being ill. So Lil’ Bit can keep her spot for now.

90 Day Fiance: Marissa Promises Her Kids a Dog

Marissa Rubinetti lives a fast-paced life on 90 Day Fiance. She treasures her time with her kids in the suburbs after the hustle and bustle of her job as COO of Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City. Her two young sons have adjusted to 50/50 custody after the divorce. But Marissa has concerns how things will be when her younger fiance Edward Miguel Gomez arrives in a few days from the Dominican Republic. The boys admit they are excited. Because Marissa sweetened the deal by throwing in the promise of a pet dog.

Marissa Rubinetti assures the kids that Edward Miguel Gomez isn’t there to replace their dad. But rather just another person living with them and interacting. The kids are polite and well spoken. But admit the dog is really the end goal. The older son wants to know if Edward has money. And what he will do for work. Marissa explains that Edward worked in a hotel. But there aren’t really many resort hotels in suburban Pennsylvania. So Marissa will be supporting him.

Ashia Won’t Take No for an Answer

Ashia is on a mission on 90 Day Fiance. She’s determined to appeal the decision of the embassy. After her fiance was denied a k-1 visa. Ashia admits she doesn’t take no for an answer. She gets support from her mom and her God brother Rod. He will accompany her to see an immigration lawyer. Rod has plenty of concerns about Ashia. He suggests she date in America. Pointing out there are Nigerians in America. Ashia admits that’s true but says they aren’t the ones for her.

Rod suggests Ashia may be getting scammed. And even finds the law office name “Love Immigration” a little sketchy. Ashia explains to the attorney what went down at Maxwell’s interview. Unfortunately for Ashia, an appeal isn’t possible. There are a few other options including getting married in Nigeria and applying for a different type of visa. But it could still take a year or more. Ashia is devastated by the news. But she’ll keep on fighting. Till next time!

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Every so often, I stumble upon a forgotten sci-fi action film that makes absolutely no sense and has absolutely zero likable characters. I normally find these on Tubi, the only streaming platform brave enough to host cinematic punishers like 1989’s Future Force, a movie that doesn’t have a critical score on Rotten Tomatoes and only a 14 percent approval rating on the Popcornmeter across more than 100 ratings. Normally, I watch movies like this because most of them don’t deserve the hate, but Future Force absolutely does in every conceivable way.

You Have The Right To Die

Future Force boasts a sloppy narrative centered around a protagonist who’s a total jerk on his best day. It’s incredibly hard to root for David Carradine’s John Tucker, a bounty hunter working for an organization known as C.O.P.S. (Civilian Operated Police Systems), for a multitude of reasons. The most egregious is his signature catchphrase when he’s out on patrol: “You have committed a crime and are presumed guilty. You have a right to die. If you choose to relinquish that right, you will be placed under arrest and imprisoned.”

That’s how our protagonist operates. He gets a ping on his communications device from his wheelchair-bound sidekick Billy (D.C. Douglas), tracks down somebody accused of a crime, and assumes they’re guilty until proven innocent. He doesn’t ask questions. He just does his job. The problem is that his job involves being a fascist who takes the law literally and never thinks for himself. Deep down, he probably knows this, but he just goes through the motions, wearing a prosthetic laser-shooting arm and murdering people who either commit petty crimes or simply happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

When he’s not fighting crime, he spends his time at a strip club with other bounty hunters like Becker (Robert Tessier), or as I like to call him, “Bargain Bin Plissken,” sitting around with a scowl permanently plastered on his face. By the time John Tucker learns that the C.O.P.S. organization is run by a corrupt man named Adams (William Zipp), you have no reason to believe he’ll suddenly do the right thing. In this case, the right thing involves protecting a reporter named Marion (Anna Rapagna), who’s preparing to expose the advanced police force for being hopelessly corrupt and cooking the books so they can arrest anybody they want.

It’s worth noting, though, that Tucker doesn’t really care about any of this until a bounty is put on his own head and he has to figure out how to save his hide.

No Glove, No Love

The biggest problem with Future Force is that we have to root for a guy like John Tucker. He doesn’t feel morally conflicted at all, and we’re not getting a Dredd-style treatment here. Instead, we bear witness to a man who simply does his job and collects a paycheck. He’s not a tragic hero trapped in a system he disagrees with. He’s cynical about this fictionalized police-state version of 1993, but only enough to squeeze in some R&R at a nudie bar while shooting the breeze with other officers who operate exactly the same way he does.

What’s truly baffling, though, is John Tucker’s weaponized glove that he constantly uses to shoot first and ask questions later, assuming there are any survivors left to question. Normally, an officer doesn’t take their eyes off their weapon, or their sidearm (get it?), because they have to be extremely careful. If a criminal gets their hands on an officer’s weapon, that’s obviously a very bad thing, especially when you’re as trigger-happy as this guy.

Instead of wearing the prosthetic arm all the time, Tucker casually removes it and tosses it into the back of his often-unlocked Jeep Cherokee Chief. He schleps it around town like it’s an empty Gatorade bottle or a pile of fast food wrappers instead of some insane piece of future tech. The mental image of this thing sliding around in his trunk and accidentally popping off rounds while he’s hitting up a drive-thru is honestly the only thing that kept me watching Future Force. Our hero is practically begging for somebody to jack his gear and use it to commit crimes against humanity. Then again, that thought probably never crosses his mind because he’s already one of the primary people committing those kinds of crimes in the first place.

There Needs To Be A Likeable Protagonist

Listen, I have no problem with flawed antiheroes doing what they do, but there has to be some sort of arc or evolution that gives the character depth or an honest shot at redemption. Or even better, make him so kickass and cool that I end up rooting for him, even though I know I shouldn’t. What bothers me to no end here is how John Tucker does all these horrible things, and we’re somehow supposed to sit back and say, “Yeah, he’s on the right side of history.” He never convincingly has that “come to Jesus” moment where he realizes he’s actually the bad guy. Without that kind of self-awareness, the entire thing falls apart.

Future Force could have been satire, but it isn’t. It could have been a commentary on how people raised inside a broken system eventually realize everything they know is wrong, but our hero never gets there. He just scowls his way through every scene, causing an unthinkable amount of collateral damage while wondering why the tables suddenly turned against him. And instead of getting introspective and realizing he’s part of the problem, he just keeps doing what he’s always done.

As of this writing, Future Force is streaming free on Tubi. If I’m being honest, the movie does have a certain amount of charm in its action sequences, but nearly everything else about it is irredeemable. If you’re a fan of B-movie sci-fi action, it’s probably worth a viewing, but don’t say I didn’t warn you about how stupid this one is.

It looks like Claressa Shields has that “I’d do it again” energy after going viral for slapping Alycia Baumgardner. The boxers reportedly got into it on Saturday (May 16) following an industry event. Ultimately, Most Valuable Productions (MVP) opted to ban Shields from its future events, while Alycia announced she’s pursuing legal action. But, despite both updates, Claressa appears to be standing by the slap caught on camera!

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Video Shows Claressa Shields Slapping Alycia Baumgardner Amid Argument At Boxing Event

The beef between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner has been brewing for years. But on Saturday, things escalated beyond heated words at the MVP MMA 1 event. A viral video shows part of the confrontation. Claressa is seen pointing her finger at Alycia, warning her to stop speaking on her and her relationship with Papoose. “Worry about who the f*ck you’re with, not me,” Shields says. A few seconds later, Alycia tells Shields, “I’ll beat your a*s right now,” and Shields responds by mocking her, telling her she won’t “whoop no a*s.”

Then, near the end of the video, a group of men surrounded and stood between the boxers.  Still, Claressa Shields was able to reach across the body block and slap Alycia Baumgardner across the face. Papoose, who was standing nearby, immediately grabbed her and pulled her backward as the women continued to throw words at each other.

Claressa Shields has been banned from all MVP events after slapping Alycia Baumgardner at the Ronda Rousey fight 😳

Alycia says she’s also taking legal action pic.twitter.com/yC4kwCi0je

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Alycia & Event Host Speak Out About Incident

On Monday (May 18), Alycia Baumgarden released an official statement about Claressa Shields’ slapping her. She called the incident “unprovoked and entirely consistent with the individual involved.” Also, Alycia claimed that she was “physically assaulted without provocation.” She accused Claressa Shields of having a pattern, saying she’s clowned “other fighters’ brain injuries, initiated one-sided altercations” and displayed hostility toward other women.

“That conduct is unacceptable and should not be tolerated in any professional sport. This behavior reflects a repeatd pattern of hostility, chaos, and attention-seeking conduct that continues to embarass women’s sports. This situation has been and will continue to be handled legally and professionally,” Alycia said in her statement.

Additionally, on Monday, MVP banned Claressa Shields from all future events, while praising Alycia Baumgardner’s reaction to being slapped in public, at their event.

“MVP maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for hostile, threatening, or aggressive behavior toward fighters, staff, media, or guests at any of our events. Physical altercations outside the ring or cage are unacceptable in any MVP environment. MVP does not condone, tolerate, or accept Claressa Shields’ behavior in that setting and it reflects poorly on MVP and women’s sports, which we have worked tirelessly to uplift. Effective immediately, Claressa Shields is banned from all MVP events until further notice. There is a time and a place for fighter tension and banter, but to physically attack a fellow athlete while there as a guest inside a private VIP area is unacceptable. MVP would like to thank venue security for their swift response in addressing and de-escalating the situation and appreciate Alycia Baumgardner not retaliating and further amplifying the situation.”

Claressa Shields Doubles Down On Slapping Opponent

On Sunday (May 17), Claressa Shields appeared to double down on her energy for Alycia Baumgardner. She posted a photo of herself sticking up her middle finger on X. Then, in her caption, she promised to continue “giving b*tches hell respectfully.”

“Imma continue giving b**ches hell respectfully 😎😭 that lil a*s girl said “I’ll beat your a*s right now” after already disrespecting me. Now you classy and playing victim. Can’t go around threatening people, take that 👋🏾 & try and GET YOUR LICK BACK! #GWOAT”

In another tweeted reply, she alleged that Alycia threatened her, called her “all kind of b*tches too.” 

Imma continue giving bitches hell respectfully 😎😭 that lil ass girl said “I’ll beat your ass right now” after already disrespecting me. Now you classy and playing victim. Can’t go around threatening people, take that 👋🏾 & try and GET YOUR LICK BACK! #GWOAT pic.twitter.com/ivUmSpe97t

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) May 18, 2026

By Tuesday, though, her energy shifted slightly, showing that she had pulled in her own legal team to guide her words. Her new message came after MVP announced their ban and Alycia revealed she’s pursuing her legal options. In a tweet, Claressa Shields claimed internet clips aren’t telling the whole story and pointed to Alycia’s alleged “history of attacks and threats.”  She also seemingly positioned the moment as protection.

“I have dedicated my life to the sport of boxing. Through the grace of God I have been blessed. My talent has allowed me to undeniably take woman’s boxing to a new level. That doesn’t stop at the ring. What circulated online does not tell the full story. Until now. I do not condone violence. I never have. But I am also not someone who will stand in silence while continuously being verbally attacked, threatened, discriminated against or assasinate my character. Nor will I allow the reality of disrespect turn into a narrative or talking point about colorism or envy. There is a documented history of attacks and threats by this person that led to this moment, and that history will speak for itself. There is a difference between aggression and protection. I stand on integrity. I stand on what I’ve built. I’m a champion. I carry that everywhere I go not just in title, but in how I move, what I protect, and what I refuse to accept. I’ve fought too hard and come too far to let anyone rewrite my story or define my character. Any further false allegations, or defamation of character will be handled accordingly by my legal team.”

I have dedicated my life to the sport of boxing. Through the grace of God I have been blessed. My talent has allowed me to undeniably take woman’s boxing to a new level. That doesn’t stop at the ring.

What circulated online does not tell the full story. Until now. I do not… pic.twitter.com/hoiLX6dI9v

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) May 19, 2026

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Aaron Rodgers has returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 22nd NFL season sporting his wedding band.

Days after signing a one-year contract worth an estimated $25 million, Rodgers, 42, was photographed on Monday, May 18, on the practice field with the Steelers. In the images, Rodgers donned a black wedding band on his left hand.

Nearly one year prior, Rodgers made headlines when he announced he was married. In June 2025, Rodgers told reporters it occurred “a couple of months ago.”

While Rodgers has not publicly revealed the identity of his wife, the quarterback did share during a December 2024 appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show that he was dating a woman named Brittani.

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“I used to enjoy a little outing over to the Bay Park mall in Wisconsin every now and then, but I actually ordered all of [my Christmas gifts] online this year,” Rodgers said at the time. “I was a little worried because there was one package left for my girlfriend, Brittani, that hadn’t showed up yet. So I’ve been waiting on this to show up and it showed up today.”

When Rodgers’ former teammate and Pat McAfee Show cohost AJ Hawk asked whether Rodgers was dating Britney Spears, the NFL quarterback explained that his partner’s name has a different spelling.

“Not Britney Spears; this is Brittani with an I,” he said. “It’s a good feeling, boys.”

Since that appearance and the marriage news, Rodgers has gotten candid about his decision to keep his private life out of the public eye.

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“The obsession is f***ing bizarre,” he said in a March appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. “That’s the only way to put it. The obsession is really bizarre.”

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He continued, “She didn’t sign up for this bulls***. She signed up for this because she loves me and supports me and wants to spend the rest of our lives together and start a family together. She didn’t sign up to be an out front social media WAG. She doesn’t want any of that bulls***. And I don’t either.”

Rodgers also revealed to McAfee, 39, in March that he and Brittani met in 2017, before he was in high-profile relationships with actress Shailene Woodley and former race car driver Danica Patrick.

“When we met back in 2017, I knew that there was something crazy special about this and I wanted to be with her,” he said. “She would make funny comments like, ‘I would never live in Green Bay’ and ‘I don’t want to be a player’s wife.’ She’s not a public person. She moved back across the pond and I got myself into crazy town.”

Years before Brad Pitt became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, he reportedly found himself in an uncomfortable encounter with Mike Tyson.

The boxing legend recently revisited the strange moment during a podcast appearance, recalling how he unexpectedly crossed paths with Pitt while his marriage to actress Robin Givens was collapsing behind the scenes.

The memory still clearly fascinates Tyson today.

During an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast, Tyson was asked whether anyone had ever stolen a girlfriend from him.

The former heavyweight champion quickly brought up the chaotic final days of his marriage to Robin Givens.

“That’s an interesting story. He didn’t steal her from me, but me and my wife were going through a divorce,” Tyson explained per the Daily Mail.

The couple married in 1988 before separating just a year later. Tyson described the relationship as deeply troubled, saying they were still spending nights together while publicly battling through the media.

At the time, Tyson claimed, he and Givens were sleeping together by night while “fighting in the papers” by day.

Mike Tyson Says Brad Pitt Was Riding In Her BMW

Tyson then recalled visiting Givens at her house one day, only to realize she was not home.

“But, one day, I went over to the house… she wasn’t home. Nobody,” Tyson said.

Moments later, he spotted her arriving in the BMW he had purchased for her.

He revealed, “Then, [I saw her] driving up the road with the BMW that I bought her.”

At first, Tyson believed the passenger was one of Givens’ sitcom co-stars from “Head of the Class.”

“I thought it was one of her friends from ‘Head of the Class’ [the sitcom Givens appeared in as Darlene Merriman between 1986 and 1991],” he shared.

Instead, he said it was a young Pitt long before global fame arrived.

“But it wasn’t one of her friends. It was Brad Pitt,” Tyson recalled. “He wasn’t Brad Pitt yet. I didn’t know who the f-ck he was… he didn’t even have a car.”

Mike Tyson Previously Claimed Brad Pitt Looked Terrified

The boxing icon has shared versions of the story before. In earlier interviews, Tyson admitted he was furious after seeing Pitt with Givens.

He once claimed he was “mad as hell” after spotting Pitt, who back then “was like a beach bum, a little nerdy.”

Tyson later revisited the moment in his 2013 memoir “Undisputed Truth,” describing Pitt’s reaction when he realized who had arrived.

“You had to see the look on his face. He looked like he was ready to receive his last rites,” Tyson wrote.

Back then, Tyson was at the peak of his powers in boxing and widely viewed as one of the sport’s most intimidating figures.

By 1989, he was world heavyweight champion and considered “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

Robin Givens Denied One Part Of The Story

Givens has also spoken publicly about the incident over the years.

She confirmed that Mike Tyson once saw her arriving home with Brad Pitt after the actor made a guest appearance on “Head of the Class.”

“We were coming from like a screening or something,” she explained.

Still, the actress strongly rejected Tyson’s earlier suggestion that he discovered the pair together in bed while they were still married.

“[That] never, ever, ever happened,” Givens later said during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”

Mike Tyson officially stepped away from professional boxing years ago, though he briefly returned to the spotlight in late 2024 for a high-profile fight against influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

After the bout, Tyson made it clear he would not participate in another official match, bringing another close to a career that originally ended in 2005.

The aftermath of the fight created fresh controversy when Paul made remarks about Tyson’s health during a livestream with influencer Adin Ross. While discussing psychedelic substances, Paul referenced ayahuasca and toad venom before making a shocking claim about the former heavyweight champion.

“Ayahuasca is really good for your brain as well. And the same with toads. Toad cured Tyson’s Parkinson’s so that he could come back and fight,” Paul said per The Blast.

Paul also claimed that toad venom is smoked. The comments quickly spread online, leading Tyson’s representatives to deny the allegations.

Speaking to TMZ, they stated, “Mike is happy and perfectly healthy. He doesn’t have Parkinson’s or any other illness.”

Facing criticism online, Paul later addressed the situation on X, insisting he misspoke while discussing Tyson’s use of alternative healing methods.