General Hospital fans, we have got Curtis Ashford’s (Donnell Turner) trial coming up soon. And also this week, Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) goes over and harasses Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) into going into labor. And with Curtis’s baby making an appearance in the next few episodes, that will make him much more desperate in court.

We’re going to talk about Curtis’ twisted trial strategy. He may hit a new low trying to avoid doing the time after he did the crime.

General Hospital: Curtis’ Dirty Trial Strategy

So, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) offered Curtis a sweetheart of a plea deal. Two years but out on parole in eight months. And considering the brutal attack and all the witnesses seemed like a pretty good offer. But Curtis told Jordan he didn’t want to do any prison time because he will miss out on his baby’s birth and the early months of their life.

So, heading into court, Curtis is already planning some ruthless tactics with unscrupulous Martin Gray (Michael E. Knight) working for him. I love him, but let’s admit it, Laura Collins’ (Genie Francis) brother is a sketchy guy. And with Curtis planning to play dirty in court, Martin is the perfect ambulance chaser to help him do this.

General Hospital: Curtis Fixated on Isaiah

So, if you remember, Curtis told Martin he wants to accuse Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) of being the second driver who left the scene to justify the brutal assault. But Martin told Curtis the judge might not allow that to even be brought up. But Martin said he can try and told Curtis if the judge lets them do it, it could be really compelling.

Problem is the PCPD now thinks that Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) was the second driver because of Lucy Coe’s (Lynn Herring) false statement and Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) getting Willow’s trip log altered. So, as long as the cops think Jordan ran Willow off the road, that’s not going to help Curtis in court at all.

And Martin would likely be slapped down by the judge if he just tries to accuse somebody who’s not even on the PCPD’s radar of being involved in the wreck. There’s no witnesses that put Isaiah on the road. It’s just that he, like so many people in Port Charles, has a black SUV. And Willow’s falsified trip log puts her on that road.

General Hospital: Willow’s Exonerated

However, Curtis remains certain that Isaiah is to blame. And when Martin and Curtis talked about whether Willow was framed, Jordan suggested they go to Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) because he’s Willow’s biggest defender and they think Chase would help exonerate Willow.

However, Chase knows Brook Lynn framed Willow. So, right now, Chase is vowing to keep it quiet as long as Willow doesn’t face criminal charges. But if Jordan comes to Chase and he realizes Willow could be called onto the stand, then Chase might take action. Because if Martin tries to throw Isaiah under the bus, the DA’s office might call Willow to the stand to contradict their wild theory.

At a minimum, the DA’s office could enter the trip log into evidence to block Martin trying to implicate Isaiah in the crash and ADA Justine has to stay out of the case because Jordan’s her friend. But if it came down to Willow being publicly outed and it ruining her congressional career and all that, Chase might force Brook Lynn to undo what she did. And I’m sure the authorities could correct the trip log. And even if it is undone, you know, that would be really problematic. The PCPD would have to drop it. Problematic for Isaiah. Good for Curtis.

And with Willow exonerated, that would open the door to them accusing Isaiah. I can see Curtis going all out to make that happen. But if Curtis accuses Isaiah, I’m betting Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) would come forward. She could say that Isaiah saw her that night instead of Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) and give him an alibi. That would be super messy for Curtis.

General Hospital: Jordan’s Desperation and Portia’s Labor

Another thing that Martin suggested was to put Jordan on the stand. He said the jury would sympathize with Curtis if they saw her horrific injuries. But again, Jordan admitted to the cops she caused her crash. Even if the other driver had stopped, her face was injured in the crash, it had nothing to do with the actions of the second driver. Curtis’s whole premise is that they might have died. They didn’t.

And the injuries done to her were primarily caused by the crash. And also, as self-conscious as Jordan is about her face, putting her on the stand seems cruel. But Jordan might agree if it would save Curtis. But I don’t think it’ll help in the end and it would be a terrible ordeal for Jordan. And I honestly thought Curtis and Martin were mercenary to even suggest it. And Curtis seemed totally open to it.

General Hospital: Jordan Pushes Portia into Labor

Another thing going into this criminal trial is that it looks like Portia’s baby is going to be born before opening arguments. So Jordan goes over to Portia’s place and she starts something nasty. I initially thought Jordan was going to go over and be nice and ask Portia to get Isaiah to stop pressing criminal charges. It may start that way, but then looks like Jordan goes crazy and she starts screaming at Portia and we’re going to see Jordan accusing Portia that she’s the one causing this whole thing. Jordan has just lost her whole entire mind.

Curtis is the one who’s been crazy about Isaiah. Don’t forget Curtis was already emotionally involved with Jordan. And Curtis and Portia had a major blow up, a marriage ending fight about Jordan. Portia told Curtis if he walks out the door, their marriage is over. And he walked out the door. It was after that fight that Portia slept with Isaiah. Their marriage was over except for the paperwork. But in Curtis’s mind, Portia was unfaithful and Isaiah moved in on his wife.

General Hospital: Portia Goes into Labor

So, looks like that Portia is in labor this week and about to give birth with Jordan maybe having to deliver the baby. It’s always very soapy when your rival has to deliver your baby. Unless they stop Portia’s labor, which seems unlikely, Curtis’s baby is born in the next few episodes, perhaps by the end of the week, because it is the last few days of July sweeps. And this is important because Curtis was already worried about missing the birth of his and Portia’s child. And once he meets that new baby and falls in love at first sight, then Curtis will be even more desperate to avoid prison.

So, I think he and Martin will still go to extremes in court because Curtis knows that any time that he spends behind bars is time that Isaiah is spending playing daddy to his baby. And honestly, he might provoke Curtis and say something. You know, Isaiah may let Curtis know he’ll be daddying Portia’s new kid while Curtis is in Pentonville sharing a shower with other felons. If Isaiah provokes Curtis into attacking him again, I think prison is almost guaranteed. So, we’ll see how it all plays out on General Hospital.

General Hospital: Portia’s Long Overdue

But it looks like Portia has the baby this week, which is good because, by the way, she is more than eleven months pregnant. She got pregnant at the end of August last year and the long breaks that Finola Hughes and Steve Burton took messed up the GH writers and producers’ plan. So they just turned around and pushed a lot of plots back. And because of that, Portia is forty-six weeks pregnant. That kid is way overdue.

And it looks like Curtis may have his new baby on his mind when he heads into court. And this week, Isaiah interrupts Portia and Curtis. It could be when they are looking at their new baby and then in walks Isaiah with balloons, a teddy bear, and a kiss for Portia. You know, that would make Curtis lose his whole mind. And at this point, most fans want to see Curtis behind bars, at least for a little while. It might happen, but I’m sure that Martin and Curtis will play dirty with some sort of twisted trial strategy.

Roommates, it looks like Kim Kardashian has formally introduced Lewis Hamilton to her intimate family, including her four children! Rumors about Kim and Lewis’ status have been buzzing all year! They’ve been spending time together abroad and even at an F1 racetrack. Then, on Monday (July 13), Kim let the world know she and Lewis are not only going strong but also building blended-family memories! While some fans are being supportive of Kim Kardashian’s new boo, others are debating whether Ye will publicly respond.

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Kim Kardashian Snaps Family Selfie With Lewis Hamilton

The Kardashians are enjoying summer together and Lewis Hamilton got an invite, too! On Monday (July 13), Kim Kardashian shared an Instagram dump that shows her kicking it with sister Khloé, their collective kids and other loved ones. In the second photo of Kim’s slide, Lewis has his face pressed against Kim’s while her daughter smiles near her chest. Also, he is seemingly in the sixth photo, dressed in head-to-toe biking gear, with some of Kim’s kids nearby. She captioned the post, “Summers at the lake with my favorite people. ✨🦋” 

What Tea Between Kimmy & The F1 Driver? 

Kim and Lewis Hamilton have been linked together since New Year’s Eve when they were reportedly spotted partying in Aspen, per Just Jared. Then, in February, they were seen kicking it in Paris. By April, they had attended Coachella together, according to the Instagram dump Kimmy shared.

There have been other moments together, from a New York City outing to a beachside date in Malibu. Most recently, Kim had fans in tears after taking a lil’ tumble during a bike riding date. In June, she pulled up to the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco in support of Lewis Hamilton racing. Following his second place win, they shared a sweet embrace. Earlier this month, a media broadcaster acknowledged how much happier Lewis appears on and off the track this year. When asked whether the happiness is because of racing or a new woman, Lewis reportedly laughed before commenting on working with the “amazing” Ferrari team. He then credited his boo, Kim Kardashian, saying: “And of course, of course, it’s Kim.” 

Kim K Previously Joked About Her Kids Telling Her To Date

It’s unclear how the Kardashian-West children, now ages 7-13, feel about mommy’s new boo! Back in August 2024, Kim Kardashian admitted on ‘The Tonight Show’ that she wasn’t ready to date again. However, at the time, her kids were pressing her love life. She said, “It’s so funny because my kids try to set me up like they’re ready now, and I’m not.” She also said that some of her kids, like Saint, were “so particular” about their stepdad goals. He allegedly requested a basketball or soccer player, while another of the West children pointed to streamers as an option.

“Like they have lists, and they try to sneakily set me up, and I’m like, ‘Guys this just isn’t what I want right now.”

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Gloss Up is speaking out about the car accident that led to surgery on her foot. The rapper shared a video on social media and provided more details about what caused the horrific crash.

The 28-year-old artist thought her foot had been amputated following the crash at first. However, her team later shared graphic photos online and confirmed that surgeons were able to save it.

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Gloss Up Shares New Video From Hospital Bed

In a video captured by Live Bitez, the ‘Shabooya’ rapper said she was driving on the expressway when the accident occurred.

“I was driving, and I was on the expressway, ” she said. “And mind you, it was dark. Um, it was like probably three o’clock in the morning.”

She added that she saw a black car spin out of control and, despite not speeding, she hit a car “that wasn’t even moving.”

The recording artist added that the airbags deployed, and she “just knew her leg was gone.”

Gloss Up’s surgery went well, and she now has nails, screws, and a rod in her leg. She also joked that after the staff gave her pain medication, she was “high af.”

Gloss Up Originally Thought Her Foot Was Amputated

The recording artist initially thought that her foot had been amputated due to it being nearly severed. She posted on July 12 that her foot had been amputated, as reported by The Shade Room.

“I Almost Lost My Life,” she wrote. “Sadddddddd.” I Have Never In My Life Been In A Car Accident Until Now,” she added. “My Whole Foot Amputated! I’m SAD ASFFFF! It’s My Birthdayyyyy..”

However, her team later posted on her Instagram Stories that surgeons were able to save her foot. They also shared graphic pictures that clearly explain why the Gloss Up thought she’d lost her foot.

The gory pictures showed the severity of her injury, and Gloss Up addressed her mistake while explaining that she wasn’t trying to mislead folks.

“I wasn’t trying to mislead y’all when I said that my leg was amputated,” she said during her recent livestream.

The rapper added that when she tried to exit the vehicle, her leg “was danglin’.”

“So, I don’t think I was misleading you all, cause that’s really what it was,” she said, adding, “It took me so long to get on that stretcher.”

The artist also noted that she asked the paramedics, “Is my leg gone?”

Gloss Up Says The Accident Was ‘Traumatizing’

Gloss Up also added that she had never been in a car accident before, and she was traumatized by the crash.

“That sh*t was just traumatizing,” she said. “That sh*t really was f*ckin’ with me.”

The rapper also noted that her birthday photo shoot was scheduled for the following day and that she still hoped to do it.

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Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale hasn’t even kicked off yet; however, with a little digging, we uncovered several rich-looking sandals on sale right this second. Nordstrom cardholders can preview the long-awaited sale now through July 17 before it officially launches to the masses on July 18, but why wait when you can score these sandal deals now!

There are tons of summer footwear favorites to shop, including slide sandals, kitten heels, platforms and more, all for up to 55% off. All of our favorites work for everyday life as well as fancy dinner dates, tropical vacations and beyond, especially since the sandals feature high-end details like gold hardware, woven straps and sleek colors that feel like they belong in a rich mom’s closet. And since many of these on-sale finds are from designers, we’re willing to bet they actually are! See sandal deals on pairs from Free People, Sam Edelman, Tory Burch and more.

13 Rich-Looking Sandals Secretly on Sale at Nordstrom

1. Our Favorite: Strappy sandals are summer essentials, and this ankle-strap pair from Free People is right on target. They feel very bohemian yet minimalistic, making them go with virtually anything in your closet — was $98, now $65!

2. Runner-Up: These slide sandals look like the kind of shoes you’d wear to run errands, pick up the kiddos and grab lunch with the girls. The criss-cross straps and brushed gold buckle give them an elevated touch that we love — was $130, now $78!

3. Summer Staple: Jelly sandals are everywhere this summer, and while we like the traditional clog look, this kitten heel style is the upgraded, rich mom version. The translucent strap and baby heel feel expensive and trendy in the best way — was $100, now $70!

4. Comfort MVP: If you love the idea of looking tall but hate heels, opt for these Franco Sarto platform sandals that solve the problem entirely. The .75-inch platform shoe is essentially flat, except for the ergonomic insole that contours to the curves of your feet. We also like the ankle strap that makes legs appear longer, too — was $135, now $65!

5. Editor-Approved: Us Weekly shopping editors have and love these Sam Edelman slide sandals due to the classy appearance, easy-to-wear design and cushioned footbed for all-day walking. The shoes are on sale in white and natural, brown and black and white; the latter gives off a bold statement — was $100, now $60!

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6. She Sells Seashells: Everything about these block heel sandals gives off major beachy mermaid vibes. The pearly beaded design pairs perfectly with the white base to give you the ‘It’ summer shoe. By the way, these sandals would go so well with the trendy beaded skirt trend we’re seeing everywhere — was $129, now $78!

7. Anything But Basic: We’re so into the woven summer style; however, the biggest standout here is the gold embellishment on the vamp, which is basically the most stunning cherry on top. In addition to the statement detail, we couldn’t help but also notice the modern square toe and chunky heel — was $140, now $63!

8. Laid-Back Luxe: Consider these Marc Fisher slide sandals the more casual version of our above choice. It also has a gold-tone detail, just in a more understated way. Oh, and the toe-ring design sets this pair apart from others on our list — was $140, now $98!

9. Pop of Color: Your resort wardrobe isn’t complete without colorful sandals, like these ankle-strap ones from Free People. The woven straps and turquoise hue instantly remind Us of the ocean, so you’ll be right on trend — was $110, now $66!

10. Summer Staple: Girls’ Night Outs are all about gabbing, sipping cosmos and dancing up a storm . . . and you simply can’t do the latter in 6-inchers. These sleek Mango kitten heel sandals are perfect for a late night. Plus, they look so chic, you’ll wear the comfy style to hangover brunch the next morning — was $70, now $49!

11. Soft Statement: Nordstrom is also marking down several shoes ahead of the Anniversary Sale, including these vacation-worthy slide sandals. The leather makeup and rounded woven heel belong at a resort vacation in Bora Bora. And because they’re neutral, you can throw them on with each outfit you packed — was $80, now $48!

12. Wedding Guest Style: High heels are so outdated; these gold heeled sandals are what the cool girls are wearing in 2026. The metallic style will instantly draw eyes, and the 1.75-inch heel gives you just enough height for a pulled-together look — was $80, now $48!

13. Last But Not Least: Tory Burch is one of our favorite brands for accessories, and these platform shoes are no different. They’re cool, sporty yet polished, especially in this black and gold accented style — was $250, now $163!

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