General Hospital indicates that WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) about to see his time run out, and my guess is that it’s far more likely he will be killed than arrested. Our leaker says he is doomed to die. And if he goes out, as we expect, the big question is who takes that monster out.

We’re going to talk about who in Port Charles would love to kill evil double agent Cullum and end his reign of terror once and for all.

General Hospital: Cullum’s Crimes Unravel

So, already this week on General Hospital, we saw Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) telling Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that director Cullum is the one who stabbed Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) to death. And then we saw Cullum telling Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) that he had better hustle over to that house and kill Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). Make sure he doesn’t leave the place. And he said to do it before the PCPD sends in the cops to arrest Sidwell.

Before the authorities burst into the house, Sidwell told Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) that he wanted him to publicly out Cullum as a double agent. Now, he might kill Ezra for that, but I don’t think the other guy cares. But then the cops burst in and Sidwell outed Cassius, who had no choice then but to turn his gun on Detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett). And at this point, Cassius is going to have to just get Sidwell out of there. And if Cassius is smart, and I think he is, you know, he’d kill Sidwell and take off, but he’s not that smart. So, we’ll see.

General Hospital: Cassius Exposed

At this point, it looks like Cassius may need to abandon Cullum, Sidwell, and Port Charles and just get the heck out of there because Joe isn’t going to sit on that secret. Ezra might, but the Joe won’t. Even worse, this week, Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) completes the Cold Fusion prototype, and that was what Cullum was waiting on.

General Hospital summer spoilers say the WSB baddie wants to take it and run because Cullum’s got plans to do dastardly things with it. So, things are crashing down for Sidwell, Cullum, and Cassius right now. And with how evil Cullum is, I’m pretty sure that he’s more likely to be killed than he is to be prosecuted through the criminal justice system. And it’s long overdue.

General Hospital: Who Will Kill Cullum?

So, let’s talk about who gets to do the honors and take him out because there is a whole list of people queuing up to kill that WSB creep. Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) is top of that list. Now, you would think Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), but I suspect Cullum might be dead before Jason is back to Port Charles because he’s supposed to be back on screen, but in Indonesia first, which is where the WSB has him. And honestly, I really hope it’s Anna that does it. She deserves to be the one to kill Cullum after everything he did to her.

The gaslighting to make her believe Cesar Faison (Anders Hove) was alive, using Cassius to help convince her, and then of course causing those hallucinations. Plus, Cullum orchestrated Anna’s captivity in France. It was all very diabolical. Of course, all to buy time for Finola Hughes’ long vacation. But Cullum masterminded her downfall and now Anna is on her way back. And I hope she’s the one who takes him out.

General Hospital: Cassius Reaching His Breaking Point

Cassius is next on the list because Cullum just threatened Cassius’ mom, Liesl, and he also threatened Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy). So, at this point, Cassius wants to stop Cullum. And if Cassius finds out Cullum tricked him into sending poison medication to his sister Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), I think he’d put a bullet in Cullum right then.

Cassius might figure it out since Joe just told him they tested Britt’s syringe from her room and it was just saline. So, Cassius may not figure out that the new meds are poison, but that something is off and Cullum has been messing with Britt and of course kidnapped his mom, Liesl. And now with Sidwell forcing Cassius’ hand and exposing him to the detective, it seems likely that Cullum may come after Cassius also. He’s another loose end that Cullum wants to tie off. That’s what the WSB director seems to be doing when he’s promising Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) a quick death at Turning Woods this week.

General Hospital: Sonny Can’t Wait to End Sidwell & Cullum

Sonny is another person high on the list of who wants to kill Cullum. In fact, he wants to take out both villains, Cullum and Sidwell. And I could see Sonny and Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean Parsons) giving Sidwell and Cullum a ride out to the Pine Barons and putting them six feet under. Since Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) just told Sonny that she would prosecute him if he kills Sidwell, it’s best if there’s no bodies found. That way she can’t follow through. And Sonny’s pretty good at that.

Plus, he knows Cullum killed Marco, which is a crime that Sidwell tried to pin on Sonny. And of course, there’s a Sidwell versus Sonny big boss battle confirmed in General Hospital summer spoilers that come soon, but I don’t know if Cullum’s involved. However, Sonny may take care of his Sidwell problem very soon. And then Sonny could focus on Cullum who has now kidnapped his ex-stepdaughter Josslyn. And with Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) facing off with Cullum this week, Sonny would definitely whack him for harming Carly if Cullum isn’t killed in that confrontation.

General Hospital: Sidwell Desperate to Avenge Marco

Sidwell is another contender in the who-may-kill-Cullum list, his former partner in crime. And at this point, if Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) runs into Sidwell again, he has no reason to keep the secret. I suspect Lucas would tell Sidwell that Cullum stabbed Marco to death. And if Sidwell found that out, he would lose his whole entire mind and go after Cullum immediately and brutally. It’s ironic since Sidwell’s grief has him distracted. And that’s why Cullum wants Cassius to kill him when it is Cullum who caused the grief by killing Marco that’s distracting him. Kind of full circle nonsense.

General Hospital: Carly Faces Off with Cullum

Carly is next on the list. She will do anything to protect her kids and she knows Josslyn’s being held by Cullum at Wyndemere and Joss honestly could be killed at any moment. So, Carly’s determined to get Joss out of there and she’s facing off with Cullum this week.

Plus, he’s a danger to Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart). And he’s also targeting Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke), the daughter of the man who has stolen Carly’s heart. So, if she gets a chance, yeah, for so many reasons, Carly might save Joss. And to do it, if she needs to crack Cullum with a fireplace poker in the head or grab up one of Sidwell’s stupid sculptures he’s got lying around and give him a craniotomy, I think that would be great.

General Hospital: Joss Gets the Job Done?

Joss is another possibility. You know, she’s turned into a pretty formidable WSB agent, and we know she’s got no problem killing bad guys, and she knows exactly how bad Cullum is and doesn’t want him to get his hands on the Cold Fusion prototype that Liesl completes this week.

So, Joss wouldn’t hesitate to kill him. And General Hospital summer spoilers say that a timely arrival gives Joss the chance to stop Cullum and that there is a bloody battle on Spoon Island. So, that timely arrival might be Carly and Joss might get out of there to try and save her mom. I mean, heck, Cassius might set Josslyn free, hoping she’ll kill Cullum for him while Cassius creeps out of town.

General Hospital: Don’t Mess with Obrecht

Liesl is last, but certainly not least. She’s pretty ticked that Cullum kidnapped her. And she’s also mad that he’s forcing Cassius, the son she never knew she had, to do dirty work designed by Faison, the man she used to love that Liesl now despises. If Cullum attacks Josslyn or Cassius, I could see it happening. You know, Liesl might sneak up and bash Cullum in the head with something to save her son or grab a gun that Chase dropped.

You know, I think she would do it to protect Josslyn or Cassius. Both have been there for her. And we know that Liesl Obrecht is nobody to mess with. And in the end, I think pretty much everybody wants Cullum dead. Whoever does it should get a medal from Mayor Laura Spencer (Genie Francis).

Netflix has officially revealed that its upcoming reality competition series, Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, will premiere on September 23, and one of its biggest surprises is already generating plenty of discussion. The streamer has recreated the iconic voice of Gene Wilder using artificial intelligence, allowing the legendary actor’s portrayal of Willy Wonka to guide contestants throughout the series.

According to Netflix, the AI-generated voice was created in partnership with ElevenLabs and, importantly, with the full approval of Gene Wilder’s estate. The series is inspired by both the beloved 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Roald Dahl’s classic novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Contestants who earn a coveted Golden Ticket will compete in a series of physical, mental, and moral challenges inside a recreation of Wonka’s magical factory.

Karen B. Wilder, speaking on behalf of the Gene Wilder estate, shared her support for the project:

“More than five decades after Gene brought Willy Wonka to life, people of all ages and backgrounds around the world continue to find joy, laughter and inspiration in his performance. Gene had a remarkable ability to bring humor, wonder and heart into people’s lives, and that connection has endured for generations. We are delighted that Wonka’s The Golden Ticket celebrates the warmth and imagination that he brought to the role, introducing that magic to a new generation while honoring the fans who have cherished it for decades.”

The series will also feature Rusty Goffe, who portrayed one of the original Oompa Loompas in the 1971 film, adding another nostalgic connection to the beloved classic. While the use of AI to recreate performances remains a controversial topic across Hollywood, Netflix’s collaboration with Wilder’s estate is likely to be a major talking point leading up to the show’s premiere.

Kelly Price isn’t having it after fans reportedly called her out for watching Brian McKnight perform during the Season of Love Part 2: R&B Edition concert on Saturday, June 27. Both singers were on hand to perform at the event in Nassau, Bahamas, and folks did not appreciate seeing Price give McKnight his flowers amid his unfortunate family drama.

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Kelly Price Claps Back After Being Roasted By Fans Over Brian McKnight

Price shared footage of herself watching McKnight’s performance with her fans on Instagram, but things quickly took a turn when folks called foul. McKnight faced criticism for failing to support his son, Niko McKnight, as he was dying from cancer last year. 

The father and son were estranged when Niko died in May of 2025 at the age of 32. The ‘One Last Cry’ artist has long been canceled by many fans for his part in the family drama, and Price caught strays after she watched his performance on Saturday. LiveBitz captured the Instagram Story and shared the video on June 28.

“I just wanna say don’t come in here talkin’ garbage,” said Price. “This is my concert tonight, too…. I don’t get to be in the audience at concerts.”

Price added that she was merely supporting other artists, and she wasn’t here for the negative comments.

Things Quickly Went Left As Fans Dragged Price, Again

As TSR previously reported, Price faced her own issues with fans last year after she went off on a rant about Black women being her worst critics. Fans were quick to critique the 53-year-old singer again after she shared the video, and they did not mince words in their replies.

User @shadowofobsidian wrote, “Kelly, log off. We don’t need you either.”

@ivery2139 replied, “Y’all know she got issues too!!!🤷🏾‍♀️.”

@derwinking wondered, “well, why does she feel the strong urge to justify it?”

Other responses were a bit more…spicy.

User @peewee_450 wrote, “I gotta a shoe for you and him stfu.”

@feb4thfab echoed the sentiment. “Stfu Kelly 😂😂😂 Yo ass weird too…”

@heischarles joked, “She should be happy to get a comment!”

Brian McKnight’s Ex-Wife & Eldest Son Paid Tribute To Niko McKnight

More recently, Brian McKnight’s ex-wife, Julie, and eldest son, Brian McKnight Jr., paid tribute to Niko McKnight. As The Shade Room previously reported, May 30 marked the one-year anniversary of Niko’s passing. This, after he passed from cancer.

Furthermore, Julie and Brian Jr. both took to social media with heartfelt posts. This, while Brian McKnight continued to appear silent.

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Netflix brought together some of Hollywood’s biggest names for the 2021 action comedy, Red Notice. Despite a tepid critical reception, the movie dominated the streaming platform’s viewership when it came out. The movie has gained a reputation as a light, fun, mindless action comedy popular enough that multiple sequels have entered development. 

Two Thieves, An FBI Agent, And A Huge Budget

Red Notice centers around a series of heists and cons as various characters try to acquire an ancient set of bejeweled eggs that belonged to Cleopatra. The movie’s three central characters are the world-famous thief, Nolan Booth, his rival Sarah Black, and an FBI profiler named John Hartley.

The three engage in a series of temporary alliances, double-crosses, and deceptions with each other as they each try to acquire the eggs. 

The cast is what makes Red Notice noteworthy, with its three leads each being played by an A-list actor. Nolan Booth is played by Ryan Reynolds, Sarah Black by Gal Gadot, and John Hartley by Dwayne Johnson. Seeing these mega-stars acting together is the movie’s main draw. 

Released in 2021, Red Notice was originally planned as a Universal movie but was acquired by Netflix, receiving a limited theatrical release. It dominated the streaming platform, becoming the most-watched debut weekend in Netflix history.

It was the 5th most-watched movie on Netflix in 2021, making it a huge hit for the company as an exclusive film. Due to the unusual way the movie came to Netflix, it has a much higher budget than most Netflix-exclusive movies. Costing $200 million, Red Notice was the most expensive Netflix movie at the time, though it was later unseated by The Gray Man in 2022. This budget is reflected in the cast and explosive action sequences. 

Critics Didn’t Like It

In addition to its huge budget the production of Red Notice is noteworthy because it was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic created major problems for the movie, which was filmed in both Atlanta, Georgia and Rome.

Production was halted completely for some time and the portion filmed in Italy was significantly delayed. 

Despite its popularity on Netflix, Red Notice was a huge flop among critics. The film has a 36 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with the writing being the most heavily criticized element, particularly the movie’s unbelievable plot. Despite overall poor reviews, the performances, action sequences, and comedy were fairly well received and often praised even in negative reviews. 

Red Notice’s success has prompted the greenlighting of two sequels, being made back-to-back. These sequels are currently in the writing stage, with one script finished and the other still being written. It’s been claimed that these sequels will add more stars to make the franchise a growing ensemble venture. 

Due to its time of release and the fact that it was a Netflix original movie, Red Notice became one of the standout movies of the pandemic. While some of its success is likely a result of those circumstances, the chemistry and skill of its all-star cast may have made it a hit under any circumstances.

Red Notice is a fun, star-studded, action comedy mega-hit, that is still available on Netflix.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy would have no problem hiring Dianna Russini after the fallout surrounding her alleged relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. 

“No-brainer, if she wanted to work here, we’d do it,” Portnoy, 49, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting his memoir, Cancel Me If You Can, which was released Tuesday, June 30.

Russini, 43, resigned from her job as The Athletic’s senior NFL insider in April after photos emerged of her and Vrabel, 50, together at an Arizona resort. Russini and Vrabel were seen in subsequently published photos and videos dating back as far as March 2020, when they were photographed kissing at a New York City bar. 

Vrabel has been married to his wife, Jen, since 1999. Russini married her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, in September 2020. 

While Portnoy acknowledged the optics of Russini’s relationship with Vrabel are “bad,” he also argued “an affair is not like a murder.”

Russini has never publicly admitted to having anything other than a professional relationship with Vrabel. Similarly, Vrabel has also never explicitly confirmed they had an affair.

“She’ll land somewhere, and you know, if people who have affairs are never allowed to work again in this country, you’re gonna lose a significant amount of the workforce,” Portnoy added. “It is obviously really sad, but at the same time, that’s not like a capital offense that should end somebody’s professional career.”

The New York Times reported on June 24 that Russini called herself “a former reporter” when texted about a potential interview. “This has had a significant impact on my life, both professionally and personally,” she told the Times. 

An investigation into Russini’s professional conduct by her former employer remains ongoing. 

“It’s going to take a few more weeks,” senior editor Steven Ginsberg told staff members on June 7, according to Page Six. “There’s just a lot to go through, and we obviously want to take our time and be careful doing that. We will update everybody when we get to the end of that. We’ve also said that if we find anything that needs to be corrected, we will correct it along the way.”

The Athletic launched their investigation on April 11, four days after the first photos of Russini and Vrabel were published. 

In her resignation letter, Russini said she had “covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career.”

“Moreover, this media frenzy is hurtling forward without regard for the review process The Athletic is trying to complete,” she wrote. “It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept.”

Russini added, “Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30. I do so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career.”

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and his wife, Jen, posed together in celebration of their son Tyler’s engagement, in the shadow of the head coach’s scandal involving NFL reporter Dianna Russini.  “The most perfect engagement surrounded by the people I love most,” Tyler’s fiancée, Mariah Romano, shared via Instagram on Sunday, June 7.  […]

When it comes to Portnoy’s latest career move, he told Us that the idea for his book was born out of something very specific.

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“I never really thought about books, but for some reason the thought — and it’s probably due to my age — but the thought of walking in an airport and seeing my book on a window or my book in a little bookstore appealed to me,” he explained. “I don’t think I knew how much work it would end up being, and I probably wouldn’t have agreed to do it again if I had to start over.”

He continued, “I’m glad I did it. It’s a pretty good memoir of a pretty crazy story, but yeah, I really think the end product appealed to me. It’s something we’ve never done. We’ve done a lot of other things, but books? Never. For whatever reason it captured my attention when it was brought to me.”

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On 90 Day Fiance, Paula Barbosa can’t manifest what she needs from Thomas Dintino and confides to neighbors she doesn’t want to live like a refugee. Edward Miguel Gomez learns the hard way that appearances matter to Marissa Rubinetti. Rasit and Mallorie share an emotional moment. And Shea McGuire’s daughter throws him under the bus. Let’s break it all down in this recap of Season 12, Episode 8: “Love Is A Work In Progress.”

90 Day Fiance: Paula Just Wants to Feel at Home

Paula Barbosa gets emotional looking at her miniature cooking set. Thomas Dintino doesn’t share her sentiment. He considers her hobby a waste of money. Paula used the credit card he gave her to purchase several things online, including a miniature sofa that she hopes to manifest a full-size one for the apartment. She leaves the apartment in frustration to visit her neighbors Felix and Anderson. Paula Barbosa is stunned by their furnished space.

She loves the decor of the place and the fact that there’s an actual kitchen table. She explains her frustrations with Thomas Dintino’s lack of empathy and furniture. The guys agree that Thomas can be a little “challenging.” Paula Barbosa confides that she just wants to feel welcome and cared for. And if things don’t change she will return to Brazil. She’s tired of eating on her knees at a camping table and doesn’t feel Thomas is giving enough.

Later on 90 Day Fiance, Paula Barbosa and Thomas Dintino rollerblade. They stop for a sorbet break and discuss the lack of closet space he provided. Thomas seems tone deaf to Paula’s needs, suggesting the small closet is enough for her. Paula gets upset and reveals she is considering going back to Brazil. Thomas is surprised and pulls her close, suggesting this is an overreaction. But Paula Barbosa is clearly fed up.

90 Day Fiance: Edward Gets Schooled in Suburban Life

Edward Miguel Gomez is trying his best to fit in to Marissa Rubinetti’s world. The 90 Day Fiance couple come from vastly different worlds. And since he really can’t work yet, he’s doing some work around the house. Tasked to fix a fence, he does a good job, but then he confiscates some molding from the living room. He renders the fence unable to open. And Marissa is upset and scolds Edward for his handyman fail.

Edward protests that he doesn’t care what other people think. But Marissa certainly does, especially in her well-manicured suburban neighborhood. Marissa has doubts about their future if Edward can’t step up. She feels like he’s another kid to her. His feelings are hurt by the accusation. So, she plans a trip to New York City for them so he can experience the Big Apple and they can have some fun.

90 Day Fiance: Rasit and Mallorie Revisit Her Car Accident

Rasit scrubs dishes in the sink on 90 Day Fiance. He is irritated that Mallorie didn’t wash them the night before. Cleaning has become an issue for the couple. Rasit is used to living in a household where cleaning is pretty constant, while Mallorie takes a more laid-back approach. On the subject of cleanliness, the couple are about to shop for a bidet, since it’s important to Rasit for them both to have good hygiene.

On the way to bidet shopping, Mallorie eats a breakfast sandwich and Rasit grabs it for a taste, not realizing there was bacon on it. Rasit is Muslim and doesn’t eat pork. He spits it out and Mallorie finds it dramatic but funny. Mallorie mentions that they aren’t far from the scene of her accident. Rasit wants to see where it happened. They are both emotional and he admits if he had lost her there isn’t anybody he would want to marry.

On 90 Day Fiance, shopping for bidets proves entertaining and expensive. Rasit thinks Mallorie should drop a grand for a high-end bidet. But Mallorie resists, suggesting it’s not a priority. He wants her to dip into the settlement money she got from the accident. But she explains she invested it so it’s not easy to access. Rasit insists the bidet is a necessity and that she should listen to him. But she’s not budging.

90 Day Fiance: Shea Has Some Secrets in His Shed

Annabelle Chua has been pretty forgiving of Shea McGuire’s party lifestyle and flirty ways. She’s also got him on a health plan. She prepares a fresh smoothie for his breakfast. And he admits he’s enjoying the frozen fruity concoction. He’s doing less hanging out with the boys downing beers and admits he feels slimmer already. But Annabelle suggests he’s got a long way to go. They jump in the truck to go meet his daughter Allison at the grocery store.

Allison is feeling a little left out on 90 Day Fiance. While she likes Annabelle, she feels like she takes up a lot of her dad’s time and energy. So she stirs the pot a little. She brings up Shea’s ex-wife Nicole and the fact that her things are still in the shed in Shea’s backyard. Annabelle is furious, demanding that Shea tell Nicole to get her things ASAP. Shea takes Allison aside and suggests she quit throwing him under the bus.

Later, Shea McGuire shows Annabelle Chua the contents of the shed. It’s mostly furniture. Shea calls Nicole to come get it. But she asks that he sell it for her. This angers Annabelle and she seeks answers from Allison, who admits that for the last four years while her dad was engaged to Annabelle, he hung out with Nicole and even tells her he loves her. Although she never saw them kiss or hold hands. This is quite a blow to Annabelle. And now she’s not sure if she wants to marry Shea.

90 Day Fiance: Catie Makes a Fool of Josh

At Catie Norboe’s birthday party, Josh Atkins confronts her and Ryan about their betrayal on 90 Day Fiance. Ryan actually apologizes for being inappropriate with Catie and feels bad for hurting Josh. Catie continues to joke around about making out with others. But Josh Atkins is giving her slack. She tries to kiss Ryan and other male friends. They discourage her behavior and tell her she’s in a relationship now and shouldn’t act crazy.

Josh Atkins has had enough and goes outside. Catie’s pal Mark heads out to talk to him. He thinks Josh is going too easy on Catie and suggests he demand she stops with the inappropriate behavior. Of course Catie Norboe is sloppy drunk and continues trying to kiss other men. So Josh finally takes a stance. She questions what she’s even doing wrong. It’s clear he’s had enough and demands they leave the party, accusing her of messing up.

90 Day Fiance: Ashia Montgomery Stands Her Ground

On 90 Day Fiance, things are tense in Nigeria after Ashia Montgomery revealed her plans for a glow-up for Maxwell Okeke. It seems his mama thinks he’s just fine and doesn’t appreciate Ashia’s plans to change her son’s appearance. Of course Ashia is standing her ground and fighting back a little on all of Maxwell’s demands, including dressing modestly and addressing his parents as sir and madam instead of mom and dad.

It makes for tension at the breakfast table, and mama Maxwell stares down Ashia Montgomery. Maxwell Okeke takes Ashia out for the day and they do some shopping but end up arguing about his family’s approval. And Ashia is taken aback when he starts questioning the marriage. Back at the apartment, Maxwell’s parents express their concerns to Ashia’s mom. And it gets pretty personal when it comes to Ashia’s age and her childbearing potential. Till next time!

Serena Williams‘ highly anticipated Wimbledon return appears to have come with a few challenges for the highly decorated athlete.    

The tennis legend recently expressed deep frustration with the strict drug-testing rules she must follow as she prepares for her highly anticipated singles return. Before officially launching her latest competitive comeback, she had to re-enter the sport’s formal testing program to comply with the regulations.

Williams officially returned to competitive play after being inspired to make an iconic comeback by her close friends and family.  

The iconic tennis star openly criticized the sport’s anti-doping rules before her upcoming match, calling the current setup both unprofessional and unreasonable.  

“It’s grueling. They changed the rules now. I didn’t know some of the rules. So apparently if you miss a test outside of your window, it still counts as missed,” the mother of two explained, as reported by ESPN.

Williams made it clear that while she believes drug testing is important, the current restrictions make everyday life feel impossible. 

“It’s unprofessional. I hate it. I think it’s necessary, but I think a lot of the stuff, if I want to go places outside of my window, I should be able to go without having it count as a missed test.”

The rules require players to give their exact location every day for surprise tests, which she feels ignores how packed her schedule is. She also noted that these strict rules initially discouraged her from returning because she runs a “busy” life while trying to manage her business and her family at the same time. 

In response, the International Tennis Integrity Agency stated that the rules have actually been the same for a long time. They clarified that a missed test only counts as a penalty strike if a tester cannot find a player during their specifically chosen one-hour window, not outside of it.

Serena Williams Was Unsure About Returning To Competitive Play

In addition to feeling frustrated with the anti-doping system, Williams also faced some internal struggle before agreeing to step back on the court. Knowing the rigid requirements of the sport, she spent a lot of time wrestling with self-doubt on whether she was truly ready to put herself through the grind of professional competition again.

“I thought I should really take this opportunity. Who knows if I’ll ever make it here again. This could be it,” she said, acknowledging that she was being handed a rare chance.

At the end of the day, the athlete realized she needed to embrace the experience, noting that people spend their whole lives wishing for a chance like this, per The Blast. 

The Athlete’s Return To Competitive Play Starts An Uphill Battle

Williams’ decision to push past her doubts and enter the tournament puts her face-to-face with a very challenging lineup, which has caused many to openly question her chances of winning after spending four years away. 

According to The Blast, the Grand Slam champion’s journey to capture an eighth singles title at the historic venue starts with a match against an opponent who is twenty-four years younger than her.

Williams was paired with twenty-year-old Australian rising star Maya Joint for the opening round. Notably, the match represents her first competitive solo appearance since she lost in the third round of the 2022 US Open.

Serena Williams’ Return Was Inspired By Her Family & Friends

Although Williams faces a tough ride ahead, she won’t be without the unending support of her family and friends, who played a huge role in her comeback. 

According to The Blast, she revealed that her daughter, Olympia, convinced her to team up with her sister Venus for the doubles competition. 

“Well, I think it’s going to be fun. My daughter, Olympia, told me I should play with Venus. She’s always right,” she shared.

Williams also found deep inspiration in watching her sister Venus fight hard at the US Open, noting. Witnessing her sister’s dedication, combined with watching skiing legend Lindsey Vonn and other powerful women achieve incredible things in sports, gave her the final emotional push to return to the courts once more.

Serena Williams’ Family Supported Her Big Return

The deep inspiration from Williams’ inner circle was fully visible during her very first competitive appearance in nearly four years. 

Stepping onto the courts earlier this month at the Queen’s Club Championship in London, the tennis superstar made her return while her family members cheered her on from the stands.

The Blast reported that Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, along with their two daughters, Olympia and Adira, watched as she successfully reclaimed her place in the spotlight. 

When it comes to the funniest people, Chris Rock‘s name is often in the mix. Now he’s giving credit to Druski following his hilarious performance hosting the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. At 31, Druski made history as the youngest person to host the BET Awards, and he took to his Instagram Stories on Monday, June 29, to share a special message from Rock.

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Chris Rock Sent Druski A Text Message Following The BET Awards

In addition to hosting the award show, Druski also won the Pulse Award — which honors digital creators moving Black culture forward. The comedian rose to fame quickly by creating and sharing comedy videos online. Now, one of the biggest names in comedy is giving him praise.

Druski shared a text message he received from Rock on his Instagram Stories, and it credited the funny man with his comedy chops. Not only did Rock praise Druski’s performance, but he also claimed it was so good that he was now “officially retired.”

“Hey, incredible,” wrote Chris Rock. “Best host ever. You officially retired me. Hats off your the best.”

The post was captioned, “I SHUT THE BET AWARDS DOWN LAST NIGHT 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”

Druski Dropped A New Video During The BET Awards

Meanwhile, Druski dropped another hilarious video during the BET Awards, and he portrays the late Joe Jackson, the father of The Jackson 5. The video is a skit portraying the film ‘Joe,” a parody-prequel to the movie currently in theaters about the late pop star Michael Jackson, “Michael.” Jackson was said to be a strict disciplinarian with his children, and Druski did not hold back in his mockery of the family drama. The video portrays the family’s early days in the music business. The post was captioned, “The Prequel to MICHAEL… ‘JOE’ 😂 Coming to Theaters Soon #BETAwards.”

Fans React To Druski’s Joe Jackson Video

Fans reacted to Druski’s new video online, and they ate it up.

Instagram user @savageboygio replied, “Brooo😭😭 how do you keep doing this🐐😩😭😭🤣🤣🤣🐐🐐🐐🐐.”

User @ noted, “Everytime he reach for the belt I died😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”

@therapnetwork5 called Druski a “genius.” “Bro this dude have went next level on capitalize genius @druski 📌🎙️🔥.”

User @chanelnicoleofficial noted that Janet Jackson was at the awards show and had just been on stage when the video drooped. “After Janet just left the stage bruh you wild!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”

Several users noted how well the video was made. @jonthrifts wrote, “How is the production value so high…”

@hardstop.lucas agreed and wrote, “I almost thought this was real ong!!! 😂.”

So far, the video has been liked more than 2 million times.

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News broke this afternoon that the long-gestating Blade game in the works at Arkane could be on the verge of being canceled. This comes as reports indicate XBOX is soon to announce a massive wave of layoffs, which could lead to multiple studios being shut down and games being canceled.

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Kristen Stewart has become the subject of a viral social media debate after footage from a recent film festival appearance prompted fans to question whether she appeared uncomfortable during an interaction onstage. The actress attended the Biarritz Film Festival in France on Thursday, where she served as president of the jury. However, it wasn’t her role at the event that captured attention online. Instead, a brief exchange with a man during an onstage appearance quickly spread across social media, leaving viewers divided over what they witnessed.

In the widely circulated clip, Stewart is seen speaking onstage before a man approaches her from behind. After turning to face him, the actress listens as he speaks while she steps backward and takes a seat on the platform behind her. As the interaction unfolds, Stewart crosses her legs and maintains a focused expression while listening.

The video was later shared on X with a caption translated from Spanish that read, “Kristen Stewart’s uncomfortable expression with this man’s closeness.”

The post quickly gained traction, racking up more than 2 million views and sparking a heated discussion among fans.

Many viewers interpreted Stewart’s body language as a sign that she was uncomfortable with how closely the man was standing. “There are people who don’t understand what personal space is,” one X user wrote while reacting to the clip.

Others, however, pushed back against that interpretation and suggested the interaction was being taken out of context. One social media user pointed out that the man appeared to be assisting Stewart during the event, writing that he was “translating” and that the actress “puts on a face of attention, not of discomfort.”

“He is her translator,” another fan explained. “He only got close to her to speak into her ear. I suppose there was a lot of noise in the environment.”

While neither Stewart nor festival organizers have publicly addressed the viral moment, the debate continues to gain attention online.

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Kristen Stewart Attended The Festival With Wife Dylan Meyer

The public appearance also marked a rare outing for Stewart and her wife, Dylan Meyer, whom she married in April 2025. The couple’s appearance comes during an exciting period in their professional lives, as Meyer prepares to make her directorial debut with “The Wrong Girls.”

The upcoming comedy stars Stewart alongside Alia Shawkat and follows two best friends whose lives are turned upside down after a case of mistaken identity. Stewart previously described the project as a “stoner girl comedy” while discussing a screenplay she and Meyer had been developing together.

Stewart Famously Came Out During Her ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut

Long before she was making headlines for viral film festival moments, Stewart sparked widespread conversation when she publicly addressed her sexuality during her hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live” in February 2017. During her opening monologue, the actress joked about Donald Trump‘s past criticism of her relationship with former “Twilight” co-star Robert Pattinson before making a statement that quickly went viral.

“I’m a little nervous to be hosting because I know the president’s probably watching, and, um, I don’t think he likes me that much,” Stewart said. “The president is not a huge fan of me, which is so OK, because Donald, if you didn’t like me then, you’re really probably not going to like me now. I’m, like, so gay, dude.”

Kristen Stewart Said Sharing Her Story Felt ‘Important And Topical’

The following month, Stewart reflected on the moment during an interview with The Sunday Times, explaining that her decision to come out publicly wasn’t about confusion over her past relationships but rather about recognizing the impact her visibility could have on others.

“It just seemed important and topical,” Stewart said. “I wasn’t hiding anything. I didn’t talk about my first relationships that went public because I wanted things that are mine to be mine. I hated it that details of my life were being turned into a commodity and peddled around the world.”

She continued, “But considering I had so many eyes on me, I suddenly realized [my private life] affects a greater number of people than just me. It was an opportunity to surrender a bit of what was mine, to make even one other person feel good about themselves.”

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