Joe Amabile is refusing to let an unexpected health crisis stop him from looking toward the future. The “Bachelor in Paradise” alum revealed that he has been accepted into the 2026 New York City Marathon, even as he prepares to undergo brain surgery next week for what doctors believe could be an early-stage tumor. While Joe Amabile has not committed to running the race, sharing the acceptance appeared to signal his determination to remain hopeful amid an emotional and uncertain period.

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Amabile posted a screenshot of his marathon acceptance through his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, July 28. “We’ll see,” the 40-year-old wrote alongside the image, adding a crossed-fingers emoji.

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is scheduled for November 1. That would give Amabile approximately three months between his planned surgery and the 26.2-mile race. However, his brief message made it clear that his participation remains uncertain as he focuses on his upcoming procedure and recovery.

The hopeful update arrived weeks after the reality television personality disclosed that doctors had discovered a lesion in his brain during a preventative full-body scan.

Doctors Discovered A ‘Blueberry Size Lesion’ In His Brain

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Amabile explained that the lesion was unexpectedly detected after he underwent a Prenuvo scan. “So a little medical update. I didn’t share my Prenuvo results because they ended up finding a lesion in my brain, so then I had to go get a brain MRI, and there was a blueberry-sized lesion in my brain that looks to be a glioma, which is a tumor,” he said in an Instagram video.

The reality star initially stated that the surgery would happen the following week before correcting the timeline with text placed over the video. “So I now need to get brain surgery next week to get it removed and get it tested,” Amabile continued, while the added message read, “(Surgery is in two weeks … my bad).”

The procedure will allow doctors to remove and test the lesion. Amabile stressed that the process remained in its early stages and expressed hope that surgeons would be able to remove it entirely. “And then we’re going to go from there,” he shared. “So it’s been a wild couple weeks. I definitely wasn’t expecting this. I think it’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘Oh, something like this will never happen to me.’ And here I am.”

The ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Alum Prepares For A Craniotomy

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Amabile later provided further details about his diagnosis and the procedure he is expected to undergo at Memorial Sloan Kettering. “After multiple scans and MRIs, I have what looks to be an early-stage brain tumor,” he captioned his video. “In two weeks I’ll be undergoing a craniotomy to have it removed, yeah brain surgery, @memorialsloankettering.”

Despite the frightening discovery, the former “Bachelorette” contestant said he was working to maintain a positive outlook with help from the people closest to him. “I’m doing my best to stay positive during this time and am lucky to have a lot of support from family and friends,” he wrote.

Amabile admitted that he initially struggled with whether he wanted to discuss the situation publicly. He ultimately decided that hiding such a significant development from his followers no longer felt necessary. “I’ve gone back and forth about what I wanted to share on social media but ultimately this is now part of my life now, so might as well,” he explained. “Onto a new journey.”

Joe Amabile Says Waiting For Surgery Has Been ‘Tough’

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Amabile’s procedure had originally been scheduled for Tuesday, but switching hospitals resulted in it being delayed by one week. The postponement created another emotional challenge for Amabile, who acknowledged feeling caught between wanting the surgery completed and recognizing the seriousness of the operation.

“Alright so today was supposed to be my original, was my original, surgery date. But when I switched hospitals, I got pushed back a week,” he said in a subsequent Instagram video. “The waiting game has been, it’s been tough. It’s been tricky.”

He continued, “Because like, on one hand, I’m like, ‘Alright let’s get this over.’ On the other hand, I’m telling myself, ‘Why are you rushing to have brain surgery?’ Type of thing. So yeah, little update. Surgery is next week.”

Amabile further addressed the delay in the video’s caption. “I’m someone who likes to just rip the band-aid off, so the waiting game has been tough, to say the least,” he wrote. “A lot of ups and downs, but I’m almost there… Surgery is next week.”

Serena Pitt And Bachelor Nation Rally Around Joe Amabile

Amabile’s wife, Serena Pitt, immediately made it clear that he would not face the difficult journey alone. “You’re so strong, and we’re going to get through this together. I love you,” she wrote.

Numerous members of Bachelor Nation and other reality television stars also filled the comment section with messages of encouragement. “Love you brother. You got this and we’ve got you!” Wells Adams commented.

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Former “Bachelor” lead Joey Graziadei shared his hopes that the two could reunite after Amabile’s recovery. “Sending all the love and support brother, can’t wait to play a round of golf when you’re all better,” Graziadei wrote.

For now, Amabile remains focused on making it through surgery. However, his marathon acceptance gives him another potential milestone to pursue once he reaches the other side of his recovery.

One of the advantages of streaming is that you can always go back to a show and watch it, even years later. It’s always “on,” meaning it’s available to stream 24/7. But this isn’t necessarily actually the case. Netflix, like other streamers, licenses non-original shows for streaming, and eventually, those licenses expire, and the show is removed. Meanwhile, even some Netflix originals are removed from the service from time to time.

This means you might find that one day a show you bookmarked ages ago has suddenly disappeared. Consider, for example, that Dexter was removed from Netflix in the U.S. in 2025 and left Netflix in other countries in 2026. In July 2026, Netflix removed Between, a short-lived co-production with Canada that originally streamed a decade ago. Gilmore Girls also recently left the streamer, along with classics like The Bernie Mac Show and Prime Video original series Sneaky Pete. Lots more shows are leaving soon, so make sure to watch them before they’re gone.

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‘Home Improvement’ (1991–1999)

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This classic ’90s sitcom will be leaving Netflix on August 1. Home Improvement stars Tim Allen as the grunting handyman dad who spends his days on his fictional home improvement show Tool Time and his nights with his wife and three sons. It’s a traditional heartwarming sitcom that highlights family, parenting, and all its challenges, told through a humorous lens, as per Allen’s signature style.

The highlights of every episode are Tim (Allen) and his interactions with his sons, as well as the advice he gets from his wise neighbor Wilson (the late Earl Hindman), whose face is never seen above their backyard fence. The show is relatable, nostalgic, and cleverly written, with plenty of jokes to keep you laughing all the way through.

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‘The Game’ (2006–2015)

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Only the first three of nine seasons of The Game have been streaming on Netflix, but they will be leaving the streamer on August 15. The comedy drama is a spin-off of Girlfriends that originally aired on The CW, after which it was cancelled, then revived for BET. There was also a revival that aired for two more seasons on Paramount+. The show centers around Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry), a medical student who abandons her studies to move to San Diego with her boyfriend Derwin (Pooch Hall), who is pursuing his rookie football career. While there, she meets other women who help her balance her medical education with her boyfriend’s rising sports stardom.

Fans love the focus on strong female characters in The Game, along with how it portrays complicated relationship dynamics. Sharp, witty, and tackling serious topical issues in later seasons like mental health and the pressures of fame, The Game is one of those underrated series you probably haven’t even heard of. But if it sounds like it’s up your alley, watch now before it’s gone. Along with the talented cast, the special guest appearance cast list is huge, too, including names like Tichina Arnold, Rob Base, Morris Chestnut, Terry Crews, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Jason Momoa, and more.

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‘Better Than Us’ (2018)

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If you’re looking for a hidden sci-fi gem, Better Than Us is Netflix’s first Russian original show. With dialogue in Russian (you can watch with subtitles or dubbing), it tells the story of Arisa (Paulina Andreeva), an advanced android who exists in the future year 2029, at a time when androids live alongside humans. When Arisa accidentally kills a man who tries to use her as a sex robot, she goes on the run. If the leaders discover that she went against Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics, it will be the end of her.

It’s easy to see how Better Than Us is so relevant, showcasing a future world that isn’t so far off from today, both in date and in the rise of humanoid AI robots doing menial jobs. The story takes a more touching turn when Arisa meets a young girl named Sonya (Vita Kornienko) and acts as her guardian, protecting her and becoming part of a family. The 16-episode season is worth a watch before it’s gone on August 16. You get a clever mix of fast-paced, futuristic thriller with family drama, which makes Better Than Us oddly relatable, too.

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‘The Venture Bros.’ (2003–2018)

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If you have been meaning to watch this highly rated adult animated action-adventure series, check out The Venture Bros. before August 16, as that is when it will reportedly be removed from Netflix. The show, which originally premiered on Adult Swim, follows the Venture family, led by their scientist father, as they go on all their adventures. From the world-building to the blending of comedy and drama, The Venture Bros. has been a hit since it debuted.

With seven seasons under its belt, the series ties traditional superhero and supervillain stories with the boy adventurer satire of the 1960s. You get a subversive story with compelling characters and plots that intentionally lean into tropes. While The Venture Bros. starts and ends as a satire, the character development and unique narrative sometimes make you forget that’s the intent.

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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ (2015–2023)

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It’s possible that an extension deal can be made with AMC before the license for Fear the Walking Dead expires on August 19, but if not, that’s the day that all eight seasons will no longer be available to binge. So, if you stopped halfway through and have been meaning to catch up, now is the time. The post-apocalyptic horror drama is the longest-running The Walking Dead spin-off, existing in the same world but telling the story from a different perspective and location.

You get to see the onset of the outbreak for the first time in this must-watch zombie show, something The Walking Dead skipped over by only beginning when Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) woke up from his coma. There’s the stunning backdrop of Los Angeles and eventually Mexico, and a different mix of characters, even some crossover ones in later seasons. While Fear the Walking Dead admittedly lost its way in the final seasons (I’d recommend even skipping the final season altogether), its first seasons tell a strong story with characters you will adore, like Colman Domingo‘s Victor Strand, and ones you’ll mourn as they depart one by one.

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‘Under Fire’ (2021–2024)

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One of the rare Netflix originals that will be removed from streaming, the Belgian drama Under Fire will no longer be available to stream starting August 24. The story follows a team of firefighters and their daily work saving people in danger while also dealing with their own internal conflicts. At the heart of the story is the risk of the fire station being closed following a fatal error.

Under Fire doesn’t offer anything markedly different from other dramas that focus on first responders, but if you’re looking for something with a perspective from another country, it might scratch an itch while you wait for your favorite American procedural shows to return or new episodes to come out.

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‘Undercover Law’ (2018)

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You have until August 31 to binge the extra-long first and only season of this Colombian drama about a group of women who form their own special police force to infiltrate the local drug cartels. What makes Undercover Law, called La ley secreta in its native language, especially compelling is that it’s inspired by a real story about a police intelligence unit in Colombia made up entirely of women.

Undercover Law follows these women as they manage their double lives, working as wives, mothers, and caretakers while also keeping their dangerous jobs a secret from the people they love. The high-stakes action is gripping and exciting in this Netflix show no one remembers today. If you’re looking for a good female-led series, Undercover Law is a worthwhile watch.

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‘A Discovery of Witches’ (2018–2022)

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Another show with the potential for renewal, if that doesn’t happen, A Discovery of Witches will be leaving Netflix on August 19. The British fantasy series is based on Deborah Harkness‘ All Souls Trilogy and centers around Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), a historian and witch who reluctantly heads back into the world of magic. She gets help from Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode), a biochemist and vampire.

The series is smart, romantic, and brings you into a wonderful world of magic, monsters, and fantasy. You see witches, vampires, and demons living among humans. The plot weaves in historical themes, science, and political tensions as various factions come together to fight evil forces.

Rebecca Luna‘s daughter, Maya Findlay, is addressing the TikTok personality’s death by medical aid following a battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

“Homesick for my mom who will never exist in this lifetime again,” Findlay wrote in a Sunday, July 26, TikTok video.

The clip included a screen recording of a FaceTime call between Findlay and her late mother. Viewers could see Luna conversing with her grandchildren as the song “Sand Drawing” by Judah Earl played in the background.

“I miss my mom in a way that feels like homesickness. Like I just want to go home, but home was her🐞🤍,” Findlay added in the caption.

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Luna died on Saturday, July 25, at age 49.

“Rebecca passed away July 25th at approximately 1:15 p.m. surrounded by her loved ones,” a post read via TikTok at the time. “Thank you for your support and privacy.”

Prior to her death, Luna was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease last year.

“I am in the very early stages of a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s. I am 48 years old. It feels really weird and vulnerable to put myself out there right now like this. But since I’ve been exploring this with my neurologist, I realized there’s not a lot of resources out there for young people facing this terrible disease,” she said in an April 2025 TikTok video, adding that she has “been able to connect with a few people” but felt like the disease was “isolating.”

Luna’s condition deteriorated quicker than expected, prompting the influencer to announce her wish to use medical aid in dying (MAID) to end her life. (According to the National Library of Medicine, MAID is a practice in which a physician provides a patient suffering from a terminal illness with a prescription for a lethal drug dose, allowing them a purposeful and peaceful death.)

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“Hi, as a lot of you know I was diagnosed at age 48 with Young Onset Alzheimer’s. I’m 49 and I will be accessing MAID as my decline has come faster than I had hoped,” Luna wrote via GoFundMe. “I’ve been a single mama (proudly) all my life so my lovely followers suggested I do a go fund me for the end of life expenses so I don’t leave my loved ones behind with that responsibility [on top] of their own grief. All blessings and well wishes are warmly appreciated and I love you all. I couldn’t have come this far without you.”

Luna shared in her final TikTok video, uploaded on July 22, that she had moved her MAID date to Friday, July 24.

“Prior to the dates changing for the last year and a half has been legally and medically not my choice, OK? But for the last two weeks I’ve been making the decision,” Luna said in the video. “And it’s a hard decision to make, I have to tell you, because I’m living in a body that doesn’t feel comfortable, safe, good, nothing. It feels terrible. And so the idea of waiting two weeks felt like too much.”

Mare of Easttown premiered on HBO five years ago, but it is still being lauded as one of the best limited series in recent memory. It won four Emmys (and was nominated for a total of 16), including awards for Kate Winslet and Julianne Nicholson. Their performances (along with stellar turns from Evan Peters and Jean Smart) helped create an intense and realistic portrayal of a town and a family torn apart by the recent murder of a young woman in a suburb of Philadelphia. The series is a thrilling mystery, yet also serves as an honest look at how grief and trauma can have a ripple effect on entire communities.

Apple TV’s Lady in the Lake is similar to Mare of Easttown in that both center around a young woman who is found murdered, although Lady in the Lake is loosely based on real-life events. Each of these deaths sparks a feverish investigation and provides a catalyst for the main characters to reevaluate their lives. Both shows also lean on impressive cinematography and striking imagery to convey the story of individuals who have been heavily impacted by crime and violence. Although Lady in the Lake often uses dream sequences and symbolism to express the journeys of the characters, both dramas have the same dark yet engrossing themes that make for an exciting and fulfilling viewing experience.

Tragic Acts of Violence Are the Focus of ‘Lady in the Lake’

Like Mare of Easttown, Lady in the Lake (which was based on a bestselling novel) picks up with the disappearance and murder of a young girl, this time in 1960s Baltimore. The event has a major effect on Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman), who views it as a way to escape her own predictable and stifled life. She decides to leave her husband and teenage son and strike out on her own, earning a position at a local newspaper where she is determined to report on the case. In the process, Maddie becomes obsessed with another murder: that of Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram), a young Black woman whose body is found at the top of a fountain in the lake (thus earning her the nickname of the ‘Lady in the Lake’). These two unrelated acts of violence serve as a common thread throughout the series. The way the stories of the two victims are told (and the different responses their deaths receive) is a representation of racism and misogyny in society, and the fallout from these crimes creates a sustained tension for the entire series.

Aside from the painful effects of violence, one of the most heart-wrenching themes of both Mare of Easttown and Lady in the Lake is the challenges of motherhood. Just as Mare constantly feels like she’s not living up to her own standards of what a “good” mother should be, the main characters in Lady in the Lake also struggle with these same high expectations. Maddie feels she’s failing her son by not reaching her own potential, while Cleo works tirelessly to provide a better life for her two sons but constantly feels like her efforts are in vain. She’s enmeshed in the criminal underworld because that’s the only place she can get work, and because of her finances and her face, she’s unable to provide the best medical care for her younger son, who has sickle cell disease. Both mothers love their children immensely, but can’t seem to get past the obstacles that the world keeps placing in front of them.

Apple TV’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ Features an Incredible Cast

Just like Mare of Easttown, Lady in the Lake boasts two extremely talented actors in the lead roles. Portman, an Oscar winner for Black Swan, is known for playing intense and determined characters. As Maddie, she conveys a wild passion that often leads to her making poor choices and putting herself in danger. She goes to visit a suspected murderer in jail and starts up an affair with a police officer, but her ambition and her desire to pursue what she wants often blind her to the precariousness of her situation. She’s also fiercely committed to carving out a path for herself, which wasn’t always the norm for women in that time period, and Portman portrays this effectively with a steely focus and drive.

Cleo serves as Maddie’s foil; she has the same perseverance that Maddie does, but life is much harsher towards her, and she never benefits the way Maddie does as a result of her whiteness and her wealth. Ingram, an Emmy nominee for The Queen’s Gambit, depicts Cleo with tragic vulnerability and hopelessness; as hard as Cleo fights for her and her sons’ future, it’s like she already seems to know that her heartbreaking fate is sealed.

It’s not just Portman and Ingram who shine in Lady in the Lake. The series also features several strong supporting characters who help to create a more authentic and realistic world. Maddie’s boyfriend, Ferdie, is played by Y’lan Noel, another character who seems destined for tragedy, even as he tries his best to follow his heart. Noel portrays him with a softness, yet also a quiet strength, which adds heightened emotions to Maddie’s interactions with him. Another standout is Josiah Cross, who plays Reggie Robinson, a right-hand man to Cleo’s boss, Shell Gordon (Wood Harris). Reggie is directly tied to Cleo’s death, so the flashback scenes with him contain an eerie foreshadowing of what his character will be involved in.

Similar to Mare of Easttown, Lady in the Lake was billed as a limited series, but it’s unclear whether more episodes could be in store; HBO has frequently faced the question of whether Mare of Easttown Season 2 will become a reality, but has already confirmed one crossover thanks to Nicholson’s casting in the upcoming return of HBO’s Task. Regardless of whether there are any more episodes to dig into going forward, Lady in the Lake is a captivating series to binge all on its own, thanks to its dark themes and intense performances.

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Lady in the Lake

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2024 – 2024-00-00

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It’s time for theBig Brother veto comp results for Week 3 after HOH Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk nominated Mallory Aurichio, Lyric Medeiros and LaTrice “Lala” Verrett, with a stated target of backdooring Jason de Puy after the veto.

Big Brother 28: Pranks and Pillows

So, Friday night, Drew Campbell pranked Kamu by stripping down to small shorts and put a pillow on his crotch so he looked naked. Then, Drew struck a sexy pose on the HOH bed. He was waiting in the bed.

And when Kamu walked in from the bathroom after his shower, Drew gave a sexy look and said ‘sup – but of course they cut off the feeds. So that scene may be earmarked for an upcoming CBS episode.

Taylor Brown asked Haley Thogmartin a question that’s on everyone’s minds about the veto player draw. Taylor asked how do we know all the names are in there? How do we know, indeed? It’d be nice to see them get to look them over before they shuffle and draw.

Haley said if it was a digital image, she wouldn’t trust it. Back in BB7 All-Stars for a couple of weeks, they had a wheel they’d spin with the names on display. But it had some mechanical issues and houseguests tried to game the spins to choose or avoid certain players.

Big Brother 28: Power of Veto Results & Veto Strategy

So, when Kamu did the draw, he drew Lala’s chip and as a nominee, she got to make a houseguest choice and she chose Jason. And what’s funny is Lala knew Kamu’s plan, knew he wanted to backdoor Jason. And Lala named Jason anyway. I mean he’s a strong competitor.

But what Lala doesn’t know is Jason was trying to pitch Taylor on them evicting Lala this week. Taylor rejected it. Jason in the mix is problematic for Kamu’s plans. But Haley was also chosen which is good for Kamu.

Angela Murray is going to be hosting the comp. Before we get to the comp results, something fun about the Time Capsule power that Rick Devens won. So far, he only told Dee Valladares and they agreed not to tell Angela.

So, Barrett Pfeiffer was telling Devens about the Coup d’Etat from BB11 and how he thought production screwed Chima Simone with it. Two of her noms were taken down and replaced by Jeff Schroeder. That was how Jesse Godderz was evicted.

Chima was ticked, refused to change her mic when told. Then dropped her mic into the pool. And then, Allison Grodner (Executive Producer) had to come on the loudspeaker demanding Chima had to go to the DR.

Production escorted Chima out, ejected her from the game and notified the other houseguests. Funny because Barrett doesn’t like that level of advantage and Devens is sitting there with it, as he nods and listens.

Big Brother 28: POV Winner and Paranoia Takes Over

So now let’s talk about the POV results. We had HOH Kamu playing with noms Lyric, Mallory and Lala. Haley and Jason also played. And little Lyric won it. Rome Seymour would be so proud. You know Lyric’s going to take herself off the block no matter what.

And that means Kamu’s plan to backdoor Jason is wide open. However, Haley and Dee want him to backdoor Drew who they’re blaming for the hinky vote Taylor made for Rome. We’ll know the renom on Monday.

And there’s lots of time for everyone to badger Kamu about who they want on the block to replace Lyric. Things really could change overnight because Dee and Angela want to have a meeting tonight to stir things up.

Dee and Angela think Chuk Anyanwu is being messy with Haley and that Drew’s been doing too much and should be a target. They want to let Kamu know he’s being played by Drew. Angela and Dee are feeding each other’s paranoia like emotional vampires in a frenzy.

Angela and Dee did a little song and dance about how happy they are that they both see these things. And Angela said “we see it and we’re not paranoid either.” That is a total lack of self-awareness. Because paranoia is her fatal game flaw and Dee’s neck deep in it too.

By the way, whatever the veto comp was, Kamu was in a cute little blue ballet dress with a tutu. Very MMA coded. Jason also had a little rant to Lala and Taylor saying Dee’s an idiot, a little slow, and will never win Blockbuster, & she’s already a millionaire so she can go home.

Big Brother 28: Crushes, Language and Loose Cannons

Plus, Kamu still seems to be crushing on Taylor. She was hanging out upstairs listening to his HOH music and Kamu’s gone looking for her a few times. Barrett’s about ready to run from the big alliance – maybe. Seems he’s getting tired of the icon side of the house.

He was cam talking and said, “F-ck the Tool Shed” then added the caveat, “unless it’s advantageous for me in which case, I love the Tool Shed,” but that’s not as fun. Also, apparently Barrett speaks Spanish. He dropped some foreign language.

Then, Lala screamed then went to get Dee. But Barrett played dumb until she left then did it again. And Lala finally harassed Barrett into speaking Spanish with Dee. What Barrett said translated was that he’s nervous to speak Spanish in front of Dee.

Big Brother 28: Fake Calls and Tweet of the Day

Melody Morris faked another phone call with her mom saying she’s not funny in the house and needs to amp up the antics. Meanwhile, Drew’s alternating between flirting with Melody and negging her to keep her interest. Full props since a lot of Gen-Z can barely talk to people.

Okay so obviously, Lyric will use the veto on herself at Monday’s veto meeting then if the paranoid duo of Dee and Angela don’t get their way with Kamu, he’ll renom Jason. But a plan’s afoot to evict Lala instead. So, Kamu may not hit his target anyway.

By the way, I looked up Drew on Beast Games Season 1 and he looks like the nerdy sidekick from any Disney tween show. He literally looks 13. And finally, our tweet of the day. So, Mallory for some reason was eating on the floor. Alone. Behind a closed door.

It’s her go-to freak out spot where she’s been doing a lot of raging, crying and plotting. So, BB Nutters tweeted – “Mallory’s just casually eating on the storage room floor for some reason. I have so many questions but honestly at this point, I’m not even surprised.” Me either.

Theater actor Patrick Clanton is speaking candidly about what he thought about Boy George‘s performance in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” In a social media post, the former bluntly stated he was ashamed to have shared the stage with the Culture Club singer. Clanton’s post came amid criticism of Boy George’s recently released pro-Israel song.

On July 28, theater performer Patrick Clanton took to Instagram Stories to share his real feelings about Boy George’s Broadway performance.

Clanton shared an article about the singer’s new song, “We Will Dance Again,” which is facing backlash over its pro-Israel message. “You know, I used to defend his performance in our show, but f-ck it,” the actor wrote, adding, “He was a terrible performer and I was embarrassed to be in the show with him. Boy, Bye!”

In another Instagram Stories post, Clanton shared that he always said Boy George was “really nice” whenever he was asked about working with him. “But as Sondheim taught us, ‘Nice is different than good,’” he added, referring to a line Stephen Sondheim wrote in the song “I Know Things Now” from the musical “Into the Woods.”

Boy George Starred In ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ In 2024 And 2025

Boy George, born George Alan O’Dowd, gained fame in the ’80s as the lead singer of Culture Club, popularizing hits such as “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me.” He made his Broadway debut in 2003, portraying Leigh Bowery in the musical he co-created, “Taboo.”

Boy George returned to Broadway in 2024 as cabaret host Harold Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” and again in 2025 for the show’s second run. Clanton, on the other hand, was a principal standby for the characters Zidler and Toulouse-Lautrec, and was also part of the show’s ensemble.

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While the singer’s fans enjoyed seeing him on Broadway, Boy George received poor reviews from critics. Lisa Verrico, writing for The Times, said of the singer’s performance: “It was weak at best, often inaudible and occasionally terribly out of tune.”

The Culture Club Singer Released AI-Assisted Song

On July 26, Boy George released an AI-assisted song, “We Will Dance Again,” which he shared on social media platforms, bypassing music streaming platforms. The pop-reggae track sparked backlash online, not for its use of AI technology, but for its pro-Israel lyrics.

The song opens with, “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for.” He also referenced the start of the Gaza war on October 7, 2023, singing that girls were assaulted and killed “for the crime of dancing.”

If it wasn’t clear enough, elsewhere in the song, Boy George sings, “But if you’re ever confused / I stand with the Jews.”

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The Singer’s Polarizing Song Divides Listeners

George Alan O’Dowd, known professionally as Boy George, has released a song dismissing the genocide in Gaza while voicing support for Israel

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“We Will Dance Again” has proven to be a polarizing release, drawing a sharp divide among listeners. Some shared Boy George’s stance, while others criticized the singer, arguing that he is ignoring the broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Many called out Boy George on social media, describing him as “tone deaf,” “tasteless,” and a “genocide apologist.” “You are already dancing over dead children and mass graves,” one person wrote. “If you weren’t an ignorant narcissist you’d feel shame,” another added.

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On the other hand, many thanked the singer for spreading his message and commended him for being “brave” despite knowing the massive backlash he would get. “What a Mensch! I can’t stop listening to this. So bloody emotive,” one commented.

Boy George Says His Song Is ‘Pro-Peace’

Boy George has not released a formal statement about his song, but he has replied to some online posts. NME posted an article titled “Boy George shares pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’,” to which the singer replied, “I call it pro-peace!”

The singer’s stance isn’t surprising, as he has been vocal about his support for Israel. In December 2025, the European Broadcasting Union confirmed that Israel would be allowed to compete in Eurovision. As a result, some countries decided to boycott the event.

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General Hospital delivers a brand new romance in Port Charles, but one big question, who is baby Phoebe’s (Lucia & Luna Creighton) real father since Ethan Lovett (Christian Howard) is not the daddy?

General Hospital: Christian Howard Joins GH

GH debuted a recast actor, Christian Howard this week. He’s a soap newbie and new Ethan Lovett told Ava Jerome (Maura West) how bad Phoebe’s dad really is. Ethan said this mystery man is really bad news that he’s a very dangerous man and so he wants to keep Phoebe safe from this guy. So, we got to figure out who this viral villain is.

The one hint we have about Phoebe’s father, aside from Ethan telling Ava that he’s a villain, is that he’s got an arrest record. Because if you recall, Ethan snuck into the PCPD evidence room not long ago, disguised himself as a cop, and stole a DNA sample from Phoebe’s biological dad. And then Ethan passed that sample off as his own.

Ethan’s Paternity Test on GH

Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) said a paternity test was required to prove Ethan’s the father before he could sign over parental rights to Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) so they can adopt little Phoebe. And Ethan also told Ava that he and Delilah Wilson (Lily Cardone) were just friends. Ethan said that Delilah got in over her head with a really bad guy and Ethan wanted to protect Delilah and her baby from this person.

Now, clearly Phoebe’s dad has been arrested in Port Charles. Otherwise, his DNA sample wouldn’t have been in a local case file. So, we thought about it and we’ve narrowed down a list of Port Charles baddies who might have been the sperm donor in this baby daddy mystery. It’s somebody who’s been arrested in Port Charles and who might be so scary that Delilah was avoiding the man.

General Hospital: Phoebe’s Potential Baby Daddies

First up is Port Charles baby maker and chief mob man Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). Not that he needs another kid. But let’s be real. Any woman who gets too close to Sonny for too long has a very high chance of turning up pregnant. I’m sure his DNA is on file at the PCPD. He has been arrested many, many times. I’m actually not too inclined to think it’s Sonny. However, you could say it’s logical that Ethan showed up and then got a job working for Sonny if he was trying to keep an eye on him to protect Delilah from Sonny.

But if he was the father of Delilah’s kid, Ethan could have gotten a DNA sample from Sonny a lot more easily. Ethan could have just stolen Sonny’s toothbrush or his hairbrush or his water bottle rather than breaking into the PCPD, which was high risk. But I didn’t get the vibe that Ethan’s description fits Sonny. But since we’re considering fertile men with felony arrest, you got to put Sonny at the top of the list.

Jason Morgan a Possibility

And while we’re considering local mobsters, we also got to take a look at Jason Morgan (Steve Burton). Similar to Sonny, I don’t really see Jason as a monster that Ethan would need to protect Delilah and her kid from. But Jason is baseline dangerous. You know, maybe less so these days, but still mob enforcer, hitman. I do think it would be interesting if Ethan went to work for Sonny to find out more about Jason to assess how big of a threat he might have been to Delilah.

And Jason’s certainly been booked many times by the PCPD, so his DNA is probably in more than one evidence box where Ethan could steal it. I will say it might be fun to see Jason get another kid since he’s finally decided at this late date to be a good dad. I guess better late than never. But I thought it was great when Burton finally came back on the scene and was at General Hospital again and then Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) and Jason took that two-week road trip.

GH Shocker: Is Phoebe a Cassadine?

Another potential baby daddy to consider who’s a baddie is Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart). Now, he’s a good dad, but he’s also an off and on again menace to society. Charlotte adores her papa. But Valentin’s been a really scary dude for most of his life. Even psychotic Helena Cassadine (Constance Towers) was afraid of him.

So these days, we’ve got a kinder, gentler version of Valentin. But if Ethan was judging off Valentin’s total reputation, then yeah, he seems like somebody that Delilah shouldn’t be around, and she kind of could have gotten tangled up with Valentin while he was on the run or when he was out of Port Charles at some point.

And we know poor Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) is in danger all the time. Because Valentin’s enemies want to use her as leverage. So, Ethan might have wanted to protect baby Phoebe from Valentin. I think it would honestly be adorable to see him with a baby. And Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) is always up for raising somebody else’s kid, so she’d be down for it.

General Hospital: More Suspects and a New Arrival

The next person to talk about is Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Like with Valentin, we’re seeing a kinder, gentler Jack these days. But in the past, he’s been quite a monster. He was running Pikeman with Valentin. And if you remember, he was going to zip tie and kidnap Carly. I’m sure that Jack’s DNA is on file at the PCPD because he was arrested and he spent time in Pentonville, although the WSB got him out and then gave him a promotion instead of a punishment. And as far as we know, Brennan has no kids.

But if he turned up with a baby, you know, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) would have another reason to want to be with Jack. Because Nina loves kids. But I definitely think that Jack is somebody Delilah would not want to raise her child. And if Ethan has heard a lot about Brennan and other villains while working for Sonny, that’s more strikes against him. So, I could imagine that Ethan has a very dim view on Jack Brennan. But I think again he’s a long shot as the dad.

The Worst Option on General Hospital

Next on the list is absolutely horrible to contemplate. What if Delilah’s baby daddy was diabolical Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison)? He definitely doesn’t need another kid. Because he’s not even doing right by Scout. And a baby is a gift and Drew has done nothing to deserve any kind of gift. But yeah, Ethan would definitely agree that Drew is a creep and that Delilah shouldn’t be around him. And not just because he’s married. Drew’s become a real villain ever since he spent time in Pentonville.

Plus, because of the insider trading arrest, his DNA is also on file at the PCPD. And with Ethan being in Port Charles and getting close to Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), I’m sure Ethan’s heard all about Drew and would definitely want to keep baby Phoebe away from the guy. And once Ethan finds out Drew is walking and talking again, he may double down on hiding Phoebe’s true paternity.

GH Newbie Could be Phoebe’s Daddy

Another one to consider is somebody not currently on the character canvas. But who arrives this week. There’s this new guy coming named Hudson. He’s a businessman played by actor Troy Appel. He debuts on July 30th. We have heard that Hudson is some sort of villain, a shady no good dude. So, he would definitely be a possibility as Delilah’s baby daddy. And we don’t know much of anything about this mystery man. So, he could be super bad.

He could have also been in Port Charles before and might have been arrested there in the past and that’s why his DNA might have been in a case file. I am wondering if he is connected to Sidwell or Cullum. If so, that would make Hudson a real bad guy, and Ethan wanted to help Sonny take Sidwell down when he first came back to town. So, if this guy Hudson worked for Sidwell and his Phoebe’s father, then Ethan might have targeted Sidwell, hoping to take Hudson down, too.

Someone Brand-New on General Hospital

And last, of course, there’s the chance that Phoebe’s scary father could be some criminal we’ve never heard of. Somebody brand new coming to the character canvas, not necessarily Hudson, or it could be a blast from the past, somebody like say Nikolas Cassadine (Adam Huss). So, we’ll see who it is. And I hope that the juice is worth the squeeze and the identity of Phoebe’s dad is something really truly shocking.