The Real Housewives of New York City season 16 is sure to be one to remember, according to Erin Lichy.

“We’re not ready. We aren’t, especially not me,” Erin, 39, exclusively told Us at the Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip 20th Anniversary event on Tuesday, August 4. “I’m nervous for it all, like, it was really intense.”

She continued, “We really expressed ourselves and let it all out there. There was a lot of passion. I don’t know if I’m nervous, [but] I know it’s going to be a lot for everybody to take in.”

Erin is back for RHONY season 16 alongside costars Sai de Silva and Jessel Taank, as well as a few new Housewives, including Hailey Glassman and Erika Hammond. Carole Radziwill, who previously appeared on seasons 5 through 10, is making her highly anticipated return to Bravo when the show returns this fall.

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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Uber Erin Lichy is breaking down what fans can expect on the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of New York City. “It’s gonna be good,” Erin, 38, exclusively told Us Weekly at The One Party by Uber at Pier 36 in NYC on Friday, June 12. “We have some new […]

“[She is a] very good friend of mine. She was great,” Erin teased to Us of Carole, 62. “She was herself. She was open and honest, and she was awesome.”

In addition to Carole, Erin noted that fans will be “surprised to see” which fellow Bravolebs she got closest to throughout production.

“It’s a surprise. I didn’t even expect it,” she acknowledged on Tuesday, noting the new episodes won’t be too different from seasons past. “It’s still got the same vibe. You know, it’s younger, it’s New York-centric in a different way. It’s more versatile, but it’s definitely different. … Everybody’s just baring it all out there.”

In addition to RHONY, Erin appeared on the network’s Ultimate Girls Trip outing at Dorinda Medley’s Bluestone Manor residence.

“What a gorgeous house! People don’t give it enough, like, credit for the sheer beauty of it,” Erin gushed. “It’s a beautiful home. [She] did a great job with it.”

Dorinda, 61, joined the RHONY cast in season 7 and remained a fan favorite until season 12. She and other iconic franchise stars did not return when the show was rebooted in 2023 for season 14 but will be featured on a new E! series called The Golden Life.

“I feel like they have been passing [the torch] for a while. I think people want it to be like there’s more cattiness [between the two casts], but … we really all have a lot of fun together,” Erin stated. “They’re awesome, and they’re doing their thing. They’re doing great. I can’t wait to see them on [Golden Life].”

Related: Andy Cohen Explains Why He’s ‘So Excited’ About ‘RHONY’ Season 16 Cast

The Real Housewives of New York City’s season 16 will surely have executive producer Andy Cohen’s blessing. “I would like to tell you that I’m so excited about the cast of The Real Housewives of New York,” Andy, 57, said on the Wednesday, March 4, broadcast of SiriusXM’s Radio Andy. “We have been working on […]

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“My [highlight] has been meeting honestly everybody that’s going to be in this room and all the amazing people at Bravo and the executives,” she told Us at the New York City premiere party, attended by a who’s who of Housewives legends. “The Bravo family is so amazing. I made the best friends ever.”

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th premieres on Bravo Sunday, August 9, at 9 p.m. ET.

The Real Housewives of New York City season 16 premieres on Bravo Tuesday, September 8, at 8 p.m. ET.

Days of Our Lives sees that Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) just asked Lani Price (Sal Stowers) if she could help investigate Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) and her suspicious solo trip to South Africa.

So, it could be Lani who finds out that Lexie has been lying to Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) and that she never even left town.

Paulina Suspicious on Days of our Lives

All right, let’s dive in. This week, Mayor Paulina ran into Lani slinging scones for her sister Chanel Dupree’s (Raven Bowens) bakery, Sweet Bits. And Mama P has already been questioning Lexie’s sudden trip to South Africa. Because the facts just don’t add up to Paulina.

Ever since Lexie was resurrected and came back into Abe’s life, we have seen that Lexie has been, I’d say, aggressive, protective, possessive, and territorial when it comes to Abe. And now all of a sudden, Lexie decided to just ditch him and go visit her mom in Johannesburg.

So, it’s natural that she’d want to see her mom, Celeste Perrault (Beverly Todd), after being presumed dead for fifteen years. But it makes no sense for Lexie to take that trip without Theo and Abe.

Paulina Enlists Lani’s Help on DOOL

So, Paulina is wondering why Lexie would suddenly decide to run off out of Salem, especially when Abe’s birthday is right around the corner. Why would Lexie, who had been resurrected only four short months ago, take a solo one-way trip halfway across the world?

None of this adds up for Paulina, but Lani reminded her mom and said, “I thought you were staying out of Abe’s business now that he’s back with Lexie.” And Paulina gave a ridiculous excuse. She said as mayor, she’s concerned about her constituency. I don’t think Lexie was around to vote for her, but okay.

And Paulina is certain that something is amiss with Lexie traveling so far away on her own. And bottom line, Abe and Theo, neither one like it. So, Lexie was insistent with them and since Lani’s a former cop and her husband Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) is an FBI special agent, surely Lani could help dig into what is going on with Lexie.

Lani’s Investigation Begins on Days

Then later when Lani ran into her brother Theo, she saw that he was also really concerned about Lexie just up and taking off on this trip all alone. Seeing Theo’s concern about his mom’s sudden departure and then Paulina’s concern, it was gradually pulling Lani in.

And she was also surprised when Theo mentioned he didn’t know when Lexie would be back. And Theo said Lexie only bought a one-way ticket. But instead of going to South Africa, as viewers know, Lexie and her sister Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) decided to take advantage of EJ DiMera’s (Dan Feuerriegel) plan to nab Kristen and send her to one of the family’s remote islands.

But EJ and Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney) found in the shipping container instead of Kristen, it was Lexie just chilling on the bean bag. So, Rita and EJ might not have even found out about this swap if not for Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) letting Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) run off with the family jet. So, they had to go to the container to check on Kristen.

Days of our Lives: EJ Supports Lexie

And when Lexie told EJ she just wants to go to the island and die in peace and not put Abe and their son Theo through that, EJ thought about it and was like, “No, you’re not going to the island.” He didn’t want Lexie dying alone. So, EJ insisted that she come home with him. And he promised he would care for Lexie and would be there the whole time so she wouldn’t have to die alone.

But EJ also warned Lexie that he thinks she’s making a mistake. EJ thinks Lexie should tell Abe and Theo what is happening and you know just go ahead and reveal that she fibbed about going to South Africa. EJ knows Abe and his nephew Theo will be crushed if Lexie dies without them by her side and without them getting a chance to say one final goodbye to her.

But Lexie asked EJ to keep his lips shut and just send the letters to Abe and Theo that she’s writing to keep the ruse going. And Lexie also begged EJ to please reconsider sending Kristen away forever away from her daughter Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote), but he’s not going to. So, even though EJ’s torn about hiding his sister Lexie from Abe and Theo, I think he’ll keep on doing what Lexie wants and keep her hidden in the basement, at least for now.

Red Flags and Discovery on DOOL

But Paulina has Lani out on the prowl. And Paulina told Lani that even though Abe thought the trip was a bit weird because she never booked a return flight, he’s still not asking the right questions. So Paulina was also wondering if maybe Lexie’s had some change of heart about Abe. And that that’s why Lexie decided to abruptly leave the way she did on Days of our Lives.

And nothing could be further from the truth. That may be just wishful thinking on Paulina’s part. But Lani told her mom she can’t make any promises, but she will warm up her old detective skills and see what she can do. So, Lani may go question Eli and see if she can get any answers. And of course, Lani knows her brother Theo is worried about this sudden decision to fly off to South Africa.

And Theo also said he and Abe wanted to fly with Lexie, but she just shut that down immediately. So, there’s a lot of red flags. And of course, the main one she’s been hiding is the fact that she’s dying again and that Dr. Wilhelm Rolf’s (Richard Wharton) miracle serum isn’t quite so miraculous after all.

Days of our Lives: Abe & Theo in the Dark

Theo and Abe have no idea that Lexie could go any day now. And a very worried Theo told Lani that his mom contacted him, but when she made the call, the service was sketchy. And Theo said it was a don’t call me, I’ll call you situation. So, I wonder if Lani reaches out or, you know, has Abe reach out to talk to Celeste about Lexie’s visit because if she’s not there, that’s a huge red flag. And maybe Eli can check flight logs to see if Lexie got on a plane leaving Salem in the first place.

And they can just ping the cell phone tower. If they can triangulate the signal from Lexie’s call to Theo, then they may realize, oh, she’s lying. She’s right here in Salem. And I also wonder if Lani will question EJ. She may go over to the mansion since, of course, he’s the one who brought Lexie back from the dead and is her brother. So Lani may be able to tell that EJ is lying and twitchy because of her former career as a Salem PD detective. So if Lani’s asking questions and EJ’s looking all around with not good answers, you know, that may keep Lani poking.

Lexie Takes a Turn for the Worst on Days

We know Lexie winds up in the hospital again. There’s a scene in the summer promo. Lexie on her deathbed. Abe yelling at EJ to leave. So, Abe may be furious that EJ was hiding dying Lexie at the mansion. So far, you know, she has had Theo and Abe completely in the dark, and they’re going to be so devastated.

And Lexie knows it, but I don’t think she’s thinking through how devastated they’d be that she went off to die alone without them. But EJ may have a change of heart and just take Lexie to the hospital himself. Maybe the next time she falls into one of her unconscious spells that she has. If Lani finds Lexie at the mansion, of course, everybody will assume the worst of EJ.

And by the way, a lot of fans, maybe you, are angry that they bring Lexie back just to kill her off again so soon. But the writers may have something else in mind. Lexie may experience some sort of divine intervention or Dr. Rolf shows up with a Hail Mary cure, but I don’t think that’s going to happen because we know the actress is gone.

And so it sounds like either Lexie passes away or maybe EJ puts her back in a cryogenic pod after she seems to pass away so they can try again later to bring her back, which seems cruel. But first, Lani or somebody else has to find Lexie or EJ has a crisis of conscience and brings her to the hospital. We’ll see how it goes, but grab your tissues. It’s going to be an emotional roller coaster.

Young and the Restless puts Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) at odds again. And I suspect things are going to get a lot worse before they get any better between the mustache and his namesake son. We’re going to talk about what may happen now that Victor found out what Adam did.

Young and the Restless: Billy’s Actions Hurt Sally

Now, let’s talk about why Victor and Adam might be at each other’s throats again like they haven’t been in several years. Victor finding out about Adam’s deal with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) could be what sparks a big old Newman battle all over again.

This week, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) did what he always does and let his ego control his actions. He ran his mouth to Victor about Adam’s Newman Media deal he made with Sally. And of course, Billy did that because he wanted to hurt Adam and he wanted to make him look bad in his dad’s eyes.

And of course, Billy also wanted to infuriate Victor. But as usual, Billy didn’t stop to consider what it would do to anybody else. He never thinks about collateral damage. And Sally is understandably furious and told Billy, “Find a way to fix what he broke.”

But the thing is, Sally is actually asking the impossible. Billy cannot take back what he said to Victor, and there’s no way that Billy is going to be able to convince Victor to not go after Sally if that’s what he decides he wants to do.

Adam a Newman Outsider Once Again on Y&R

Meanwhile, also thanks to Billy, we now have Adam finding himself on the outs again when it comes to Victor. And that’s what Billy wanted. So, Victor’s upset with Adam for not telling him the truth right from the start. And Victor’s even more angry because he had to hear it from Billy Boy. Of course, Adam just wanted Victor to be happy that he made the deal and he got Newman Media back and it’s back in the family’s hands. But, of course, Victor wasn’t going to just be happy and smile and take that at face value.

Adam also has been very intent on protecting Sally because he and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) don’t want to stress Sally out because she is pregnant and she’s at high risk. But of course, Victor does not care and he will destroy anyone he takes aim at, even if it’s a pregnant woman. So, on top of that, it’s a pregnant woman who has done nothing to him. But Victor won’t care.

Young and the Restless: Adam and Chelsea’s Breaking Point

So, Adam took off before he and Victor could finish hashing it out about what Billy told him. And then Adam and Chelsea even skipped Victor and Nikki Newman’s (Melody Thomas Scott) vow renewal ceremony. That was a big deal. And Victor and Nikki are going to be heading off to Italy soon.

But once they are back home, Adam thinks his dad’s going to try and make him pay for keeping the truth from him. But honestly, Adam has been so good for so long. But as we know, Victor loves to kick him like a puppy who tinkled on the rug. So, as far as he’s concerned, Adam solved the Sally problem.

And as we know, she didn’t cause that problem. Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) stole Newman Media and Billy forced Newman Media onto Sally and wrapped it up in the other business. And Adam went about recovering the family business in a reasonable way. But of course, Victor’s mad.

And I don’t think Adam will care if Victor wants to go after Billy. That’s fine. But if Victor goes after Sally, that’s where I think this war is going to start. And I fully expect Chelsea to be on board with it. Right now, she doesn’t want Adam focusing on revenge on Billy. She wants him to let it go, focus on their business and their life together.

Victor, though, is another story. Chelsea doesn’t like working for Victor. She doesn’t really like living on the ranch. And she also doesn’t want to hurt Sally. So, this time, Adam has a solid co-conspirator. So, if Victor decides to go to war with Adam, it’ll get messy.

Adam & Chelsea Break Away from Newman on Y&R

And here’s some of what we may see soon. First, I suspect Adam and Chelsea might break away from Newman. Maybe they try and take Newman Media away from Victor. Or maybe they just abandon it. They could even sabotage it and start their own company, build it up from scratch on Young and the Restless.

But Sally doesn’t want Adam going after Billy. And he may agree when they talk at the end of this week. But then when Adam hears from Chelsea that Billy said she should leave Adam, I think that’ll be the end of any truce between them and they’re not going to be civil.

Chelsea and Sally though may go behind Adam and Billy’s backs. They may conspire to keep Adam and Billy from destroying each other. And Chelsea and Sally might even agree that Adam and Billy going after Victor is better than the two of them going after each other. So that’s one thing we might see happen.

Young and Restless: Adam’s Potential Weapons Against Victor

Another is if Victor tries to destroy them, you know, Sally, Adam, Chelsea, then Adam may threaten to out Victor for what he did to Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) years ago. And on more than one occasion, Adam had conspired with Jack against his dad. One time in the past, I remember they sent Victor to prison.

And if they did it this time, it’d be one hundred percent legit. And I’m sure Adam could find evidence of the money trail where Victor paid Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) to do things. There might be a text chain or video evidence of Victor at the Psych Hospital meeting with Patty and Dr. Laurence Markham (Jere Burns).

Basically, something DA Christine Blair Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) couldn’t ignore that implicates Victor in Patty’s crimes on Jack and Diane. There’s got to be something out there linking Victor to Patty. And if he goes looking, I think Adam might be the one to find it.

Young and the Restless: Adam and Kyle Team Up?

Another scenario we might see is Adam teaming up with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), who still wants revenge on Victor, and he wants it bad. Victor has gone too far. He messed with Kyle’s family and he almost killed both of his parents. So, we all saw, if you’re a longtime watcher, Adam has played really dirty with Victor many times in the past.

And it might be fun to see Adam biting the hand that feeds him again because he’s had enough of Victor. And at one point, Adam even conspired with Ian Ward (Ray Wise) against Victor. Do you guys remember that? So, right now, the mustache put Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) in charge of Newman Enterprises.

And then he promised Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) a job there as soon as he’s fully recovered from his drug addiction, but Victor’s throwing Adam scraps as usual. So, Kyle might work with Adam to mess with Victor. And honestly, I would love to see that like a next generation team up.

Chelsea in Adam’s Corner on Y&R

The next thing to consider is that Chelsea alone is a formidable weapon. Years ago, remember, she was faking paralysis to frame Adam for Rey Rosales’ (Jordie Vilasuso) attempted murder. She is ruthless when she is ticked off. And if Victor comes hard after Adam, I think Victor might be blindsided.

Chelsea might come at Victor really hard out of nowhere. She is diabolical and knows how to cause problems. Just because Chelsea’s been chill the last few years doesn’t mean she can’t crank that engine up again and start scheming at a moment’s notice. In the end, Adam and Chelsea want to work together. They want to live together. They want to raise their son, Connor Newman (Judah Mackey).

And they don’t want the poisonous drama that comes with Victor constantly attacking people unprovoked because he can’t let anything go. He has zero chill. He’s always got to be involved in a vendetta. Chelsea doesn’t want a war. But if Victor’s going to drag her and Adam back into it, they might be ready to play dirty, burn bridges, and the two of them might remind Victor exactly who he is messing with. Because Adam and Chelsea both can be really diabolical.

So, we’ll see what happens. But Adam’s tired of not getting anywhere with Victor, and he’s tired of the scraps, and Adam’s not going to let Victor hurt Sally. And Chelsea’s in agreement about that. So, I think things are going to get really, really messy for Adam and his dad, Victor, very soon. We’ll see.

The Bold and the Beautiful has Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) coming unhinged. And Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) has been begging her to forgive things he didn’t even do wrong. And we’ve got Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) in there, too, being twisted from a hard worker into some gold digging temptress out of nowhere.

Fans are really bothered by what Brad Bell’s doing and how he’s twisting these characters making at least two of them very unlikable.

Electra Doesnt Sit Well with Bold and the Beautiful Fans

So, we’re seeing how Brad Bell is trying to force Electra on the fans as the new top female Forrester. And yes, it’s understandable to want to set up the younger generation to draw in new viewers and keep the storylines going, you know, hopefully for decades. But Brad Bell is failing because Electra does not resonate with fans.

When we first met her, when Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) brought her niece around, she seemed nice enough. And then there was the Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) stuff where Electra was the actual victim and we saw Remy terrorizing Electra and then Will writing to her rescue. All of that was super sweet, very soapy.

Electra Morphs into Someone Unlikable on B&B

And then they brought back R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti). That’s when things took a turn for the worse with these characters. And Electra turned into a whiny, entitled, and utterly unsympathetic little brat. She was hateful to Dylan pretty much from the moment Will offered her his spare garage room. Electra has made unreasonable demands and threats. She’s been nothing short of a bully to Dylan while pretending that she is the victim. And Electra’s been pretty awful to Will.

And I think part of the reason that Brad Bell is writing these unlikable Nepo babies is because Brad Bell is a Nepo baby himself. He grew up in a wealth bubble. And he’s only had one job, writing at Bold his whole entire life. And he got that job from his parents. And if I’m being brutally honest, Bill Bell, his dad, was a legendary writer. And it feels like Brad Bell just is out of touch. He doesn’t know the mind of his fans. Maybe because of his own very privileged background, so he doesn’t really cheer for underdogs like Dylan.

The Bold and the Beautiful: Fixing the Character Mess

Think about how he brought in Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada). She was introduced as a nice girl with a bad mom, Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park). And then they twisted Luna and made her a monster. And now he’s twisting Dylan into something she’s not. And fans think that Brad Bell’s maligning Dylan to try and prop up Electra and make her seem more sympathetic.

But unless they fix the character, fans are never going to embrace Electra. However, I think that Brad Bell can fix the dumpster fire that is Electra, Will, and Dylan. So, let’s talk about how that would happen. First of all, if Brad Bell is intent on making Will and Electra the next big super couple like Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) or Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn Finnegan (Tanner Buchanan) or Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), then things definitely need to change.

And I think the starting point to making Will and Electra endgame is to go forward with this split that they’re having right now. Have Will move on. Have Electra move on for now. Go ahead and have R.J. romance Electra so that she gets an idea of what life is like with him versus Will.

I don’t think R.J. will make her happy, but then Electra can see what she doesn’t want.  Will has always been very sweet and because of that she steamrolls him and she bullies him. R.J. on the other hand is a lot pushier than Will and I think he will be controlling with Electra like the other Forrester men are.

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You know, being with R.J. while Eric Forrester (John McCook) and Ridge pat her head and tell her good girl for choosing her cousin will probably push Electra to the ends of her patience at some point and then she snaps because she’s an adult and she needs to make her own choices.

And that means pushing back on R.J., Eric, and Ridge and telling them she’ll date who she wants. I think Electra, if she’s with R.J. will miss Will’s sweetness. So, definitely go ahead, let R.J. have Electra for now, otherwise he’ll never stop trying to interfere with them.

Next, they should go ahead and put Will with Dylan. We know Brad is putting them in bed together according to official Bold and the Beautiful spoilers coming up in the next couple of weeks. So, give Will and Dylan their chance since they’ve had this chemistry that’s been sizzling for quite a while.

And that way, you know, she can finally see that she and Will are not meant to be together. Dylan can get disillusioned and she finds out it’s not all as cracked up to be with Will. Plus, Katie Logan (Heather Tom) will never accept Dylan because she’s decided that she’s targeting Will. And I think Katie is being overly nasty to Dylan because Katie’s convinced she’s up to no good, taunting her, calling her names.

Like, that’s an insult. I mentioned before maybe she’s being so hateful to her because Dylan may remind Katie of Brooke who stole Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) from her more than once because Brooke was gold digging back in the day with both Ridge and Eric with a shovel in each hand.

Brooke’s Gold-Digging Twist on Bold

Brooke dumped her nice middle class fiancé to grab for that fancier Forrester lifestyle. Bottom line though, Will isn’t going to get over Electra. But I think Will’s going to give it a try with Dylan. And along the way, she may finally accept, okay, we’re not meant to be. Will’s never going to love me like he loved Electra. And then Dylan can let him go.

Despite the gold digging twist, I don’t see her and Will together long term or her really trying to force it. And basically, they’re not going to be together long term because Brad Bell doesn’t want it. It’s very clear what he wants, Will and Electra. But other things need to happen first before they are a viable couple that fans can root for.

The Path to Will and Electra Endgame on B&B

So, the next thing I think B&B needs to do is invent a crisis for Will to bring Electra running back to him. Just as she’s seeing that R.J. is no substitute for Will and Electra sees she can never love R.J. we need to see Electra doing the work to be with Will for a change. Her making the effort instead of acting like a princess that everything needs to come and fall in her lap.

We need to see Electra show some accountability for her actions for repeatedly dumping Will over, you know, not much of anything and abusing his affection for her. And Electra needs to own that she’s wrong for accusing Will of lying because he didn’t spill Spencer company secrets and basically for Electra being an all-around brat. She stomps her feet when things don’t go her way.

Crisis Ahead on Bold and Beautiful?

Maybe you noticed Katie mentioned that she’s worried about Will on his motorcycle and Eric mentioned Will’s bike this week as well. That could be foreshadowing that he might crash his bike. If you recall, Steffy had a motorcycle wreck that brought her to Finn, her soulmate. So, Will might have a crash.

You know, nothing life-ending, but something short-term scary. So, it would terrify Electra into realizing what she has thrown away because Will is a wonderful guy. And I could see Electra walking out on R.J. and running to Will’s side with sincere apologies and Electra promising to do better, to stop being so selfish, and to be the kind of woman that he deserves.

RJ & Dylan Should be Endgame on B&B

The last thing they need to do to fix this mess with Will, Dylan, and Electra is to give Dylan a shot with Will and R.J. to have a shot with Electra, as I said before. And then it doesn’t work out. And that leaves R.J. and Dylan single and heartbroken. And so this is the last phase of what I see as the operation fix this mess thing. So to be honest, R.J. and Dylan, they do have good chemistry.

Plus R.J. like his father Ridge and grandfather Eric probably wouldn’t mind a gold digger in his life. They can afford it. They both married Logan ladies that have cashed in. I mean, there’s been a lot of gold diggers in the Forrester’s past. Brooke and Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) and Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) and other women who have cashed in. So, what’s one more gold digger with Dylan?

I could see R.J. and Dylan commiserating over them losing Electra and Will after they, you know, shoot their shot and it doesn’t work. And then R.J. and Dylan realize that they were placeholders for Electra and Will who are meant to be together. And then R.J. and Dylan turn to each other and they figure out they’re happier together than with the person that they thought they actually wanted. I think that all of that plan could fix this mess.

Katey Sagal is opening up about her path to parenthood.

“I had a child at 52 through a surrogate, but I became a mother again at 52,” Sagal, now 73, said on the Wednesday, August 5, episode of the “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast. “My husband is six years younger than I am, and this is my third husband. When we met, he was like, ‘I don’t want to have any kids.’ I was like, ‘OK ‘cause I have about five minutes left if you want to have kids.’”

Sagal married Kurt Sutter in 2004, three years before they welcomed daughter Esmé, now 19. The actress also shares daughter Sarah, 31, and son Jackson, 30, with ex-husband Jack White.

Despite Sutter’s hesitation, he ultimately had a change of heart after “really talking about it” with Sagal.

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“We did the surrogate process and that’s what happened,” she told podcast host Ted Danson. “We continue to live life, we don’t just fold up and die.”

Sagal has now watched her eldest children follow in her Hollywood footsteps.

“My older kids are both musicians and actors, and my oldest daughter has made the most beautiful record that she wrote and produced and she’s amazing,” she gushed of Sarah. “And just to see the process of how you have to be able to market yourself now, like, where you’d have to pay [labels] back, but they’d give you money, so that you could just be an artist and they do all the selling.”

She continued, “Now, it’s just a very different world for young artists. It’s hard. I mean, on the acting side, too.”

Sagal’s son, Jackson, for his part, is best known for his starring role on Hulu’s Tell Me Lies.

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“He’s doing quite well as an actor,” Sagal added on Wednesday. “He’s in Australia right now making a movie, but he’s on a television show called Tell Me Lies on Hulu. They just finished their third season, so he just kind of blew up. My sweet son.”

When Jackson, Sarah and Esmé aren’t traveling for various work or school commitments, they live near Sagal in Los Angeles.

“My daughter lives, you know, 10 minutes from me and my youngest one is 19, and she’s home from college,” she said. “I get to nose my way in [to their careers]. What I’ve really learned lately is to say things like, ‘I have some thoughts about that. Would you like to hear it?’ Then, if they say, ;No, mom, I don’t want to hear it.’ I have to follow suit, but I’m not a pushy stage mom, but I relate to their art.”

“Gamerhood” returns with a fresh season packed with bigger challenges, louder personalities, and nonstop chaos.

The State Farm original reality show brings together some of the internet’s most recognizable creators from the past decade to compete in everything from intense video game matchups to larger-than-life physical arena challenges. The season premiered in late July 2026 and continues every Friday in August at 6 p.m. ET.

The cast features some of the streaming community’s biggest names, including iShowSpeed, Cinna, Marlon, and Emiru. Joining them are PlaqueBoyMax and JasonTheWeen, who spoke exclusively with The Blast about competing on the series and what viewers can expect as the season unfolds.

While “Gamerhood” doesn’t feature traditional reality TV stars, it promises to deliver the same high-energy drama… and then some.

“Community has always been at the heart of what sets State Farm apart, and it’s what makes Gamerhood unlike any other show. This year, fans will get to share in the success of their favorite streamer as 100,000 subs are gifted to their communities over the course of the season,” said Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm.

“Beyond gifted subs, we created a completely new 2D game for people to play at home for prizes and teamed up with 100 Thieves to design limited edition Gamerhood inspired apparel. Each year we’ve continued building an entire entertainment experience around the show and we’re thrilled to celebrate half a decade of Gamerhood with the fans,” she added.

iShowSpeed Is Part Of The Season 5 Cast

For this season of “Gamerhood,” State Farm raised the stakes by bringing together some of the biggest names in streaming, including reigning Streamer of the Year iShowSpeed.

“I appreciate State Farm for bringing me out to the Gamerhood. I know the fans will love seeing me game again. The physical challenges were also insane, and I think the people watching at home will feel that too,” he said.

JasonTheWeen And PlaqueBoyMax Open Up About Leaving Their Everyday Routines To Compete On ‘Gamerhood’

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Joining iShowSpeed are JasonTheWeen and PlaqueBoyMax, two of the internet’s fastest-rising streaming stars whose influence extends well beyond gaming. Together, they’ve built devoted online communities, shaped digital culture, and have become two of the most recognizable creators of their generation.

Although “Gamerhood” is fast-paced and filled with demanding challenges, JasonTheWeen told The Blast exclusively that stepping outside his usual routine and into that environment was “refreshing.” What made the experience even more rewarding, he said, was the opportunity to bet on himself, relying on his instincts and “brains” to carry him through the competition.

PlaqueBoyMax echoed that sentiment, describing the experience as “fire.” He added, “Gamerhood was different. You’re out there in a whole arena, with cameras everywhere, competing against people you actually know, and everybody’s trying to win.”

What Can PlaqueBoyMax And JasonTheWeen’s Fans Expect To See During Season 5?

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The ongoing season, which premieres new episodes every Friday at 6 p.m. ET on the State Farm YouTube channel, offers more than just video games and over-the-top challenges. It also delivers plenty of plotting, scheming, and strategic gameplay.

“This season isn’t one of those things where you can predict what’s about to happen. Everyone’s got their own interests and it’s everyone for themselves, so you can’t really trust anybody. People are teaming up when it makes sense, switching up when they have to, and the whole time everybody’s got their eye on the prize, trying to get those gifted subs. And then the IRL challenges make it even crazier because you gotta actually move, think, react, and not look goofy. So yeah, people are going to laugh, people are going to argue, and the clips are for sure going to go viral for sure,” said PlaqueBoyMax.

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JasonTheWeen, meanwhile, described the season 5 cast as fiercely competitive, noting that everyone came in with the same goal: to win. That competitive spirit, he said, sometimes turned into a bit of “trash talking” that’s sure to play out in the episodes to come.

Why State Farm?

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Season 5 of “Gamerhood” is produced by State Farm, and for PlaqueBoyMax, the collaboration was the perfect fit. “It made sense because Gamerhood is basically everything I like about streaming put into a show format. It’s creators, games, funny moments, competitiveness, people talking crazy, audience reacting… all that. And I got to do it with people I actually know, so it didn’t feel random,” he told The Blast.

JasonTheWeen shared a similar perspective, adding that taking the opportunity to compete alongside his friends was a no-brainer. “Coming together, competing, playing video games, and doing fun physical challenges … it’s fun. If I’m having fun, then the content is going to be good.”

Katie Holmes has been our style inspiration for years, and it’s been fun to see how her style shifts over time. When it comes to accessories, the actress has been known for wearing her large, mom-friendly bags, but recently she’s ditched the oversized totes for dainty mini purses.

Holmes was spotted carrying itty-bitty purses multiple times this summer, and honestly, we’re here for the refresh. The screen icon has never steered Us wrong when it comes to fashion before, so we’re taking notes on her new obsession and shopping for the cutest mini bags below.

Channel Katie Holmes’ Bag Style With These 17 Mini Purses

1. Extra Tiny: Holmes wore her smallest bag to date during Fashion Week. This cute mini crossbody bears a striking similarity to the OG, thanks to its sleek, black leather exterior. The chain strap is a nice touch, too.

2. Dotted Dreams: Another mini bag shape Holmes loves is the long bowling bag. While petite, this polka dot purse features long arm straps for comfy toting — and fits a surprising amount inside.

3. Neutral Staple: Clutches aren’t just for weddings or fancy occasions. A neutral handheld bag, like this faux suede design, can be the finishing touch for any outfit.

4. Work of Art: The gently slanted top and asymmetric front flap on JW Pei’s faux leather bag ensure it stands out from your average black purse. No doubt it’ll be a conversation starter.

5. Ocean Vibes: Discovering this little leather crossbody clutch felt like unearthing sunken treasure. With its oyster-inspired shape and gold circle closure, the pick is an absolute must-have for vacation.

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6. Une Baguette, Si Vous Plaît: If I can’t get a real French baguette, this petite structured shoulder bag will do. Its sleek lines and gold accents are très chic!

7. Functionally Fabulous: This soft quilted leather bag can go with you anywhere — music festivals, brunches and everywhere in between! The four convenient pockets will keep everything securely in place.

8. Designer for Less: We had to do a double-take to confirm the price on this Michael Kors crossbody. Score it for under $55 while you can!

9. High End Feeling: Top handle bags instantly make Us think of classic Chanel designs. Get the same look (without the exorbitant price tag!) with this elegant micro mini purse.

10. Shrink It: Combine Holmes’ two loves — tote bags and mini purses — with an 11-inch petite tote that comes in 19 colors. Our favorite is the deep red.

11. Vacation Bag: Between the straw exterior and unique hexagonal shape, this dainty mini bag is the perfect finishing touch for any seaside outfit.

12. Saddle Up: There’s something undeniably adorable about this mini saddle bag, and at its affordable price, we’re tempted to purchase multiple colors.

13. Surprising Space: Thanks to its deep silhouette, this mini braided bucket bag stores more than you’d expect. There’s even room for your phone!

14. Three-in-One: Why choose between a crossbody, shoulder bag or clutch when you can have all three with The Sak’s convertible crocheted mini bag?

15. Baby Pink: Anyone with a growing bag collection will tell you that at least one playfully colored purse belongs in your lineup. This baby pink Kelly design is currently calling your name.

16. Go Boho: A simple way to ease into the boho trend is with a little accent bag, and this floral crocheted beauty is a wonderful place to start.

17. The Everyday Pick: Why save a small bag for a special occasion when this two-toned leather crossbody is convenient and chic? The pick is petite while still managing to hold everything you need.

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A new lawsuit claims that Ne-Yo‘s dog attacked a woman delivering a package to his home in Georgia. The incident reportedly took place on or near Saturday, July 12, 2025.

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Lawsuit Alleges Singer’s Dog Attacked Woman Delivering Package

A new lawsuit filed in Georgia claims that Ne-Yo’s dog viciously attacked a woman trying to deliver a package to his residence, according to TMZ. The lawsuit alleges that Dominique Bridgett was severely injured while delivering a package to the ‘Because Of You’ artist’s home. Bridgett was allegedly attacked by the dog and sustained “severe bodily injury, pain, shock, and distress” as a result. Not only that, she claims she’s already spent $9,039.50 on medical bills. Furthermore, in the complaint, Bridgett is seeking damages and coverage of her medical expenses.

Ne-Yo Shared Footage From Tour With Akon

Meanwhile, Ne-Yo is currently on tour singer Akon, and Rolling Stone Canada shared footage from their ‘Night Like This’ tour on Monday, August 3 on Instagram. The footage includes clips from the tour’s stop in Toronto. Ne-Yo reportedly performed his 2008 hit ‘Miss Independent,’ while Akon performed hits such as ‘Smack That.’ Furthermore, the post was captioned:

“Toronto got a double dose of nostalgia and hits as @neyo and @akon took over the city for a night that felt like a 2000s time capsule. From ‘Miss Independent’ to ‘Smack That,’ the crowd knew every word, and the energy never let up. 🎥 @david.dgt57.”

Chris Brown Was Also Sued Over Dog Attack

The amount of the lawsuit against Ne-Yo wasn’t shared, but it could be costly. Singer Chris Brown was also sued after his dog, Hades, reportedly disfigured his former housekeeper, Maria Avila. The housekeeper alleged that the 200-pound guard dog attacked her outside of Brown’s home in 2020. The incident occurred at his home in Tarzana, California, and she filed a multi-million-dollar-lawsuit against the ‘Loyal’ singer. The recording artist argued that he wasn’t responsible because he’d advised the housekeeper not to go outside without security. A Los Angeles jury ultimately found Brown and his company liable for negligence and awarded Avila nearly $13 million in damages.

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Former Kardashian nanny Leah Barrs broke her silence on the assumption that the client dad she hooked up with was Travis Barker.

“No. This is when I first moved to Los Angeles,” Leah, 31, clarified during the Wednesday, August 6, episode of Harry Jowsey’s “Boyfriend Material” podcast. “I was 22. So that is why it’s so crazy, [since] I am now 31.”

Leah shut down the speculation that the hookup story overlapped with the time she spent working for Travis’ now-wife, Kourtney Kardashian, adding, “Oh, my gosh, no.”

Before being front and center on Million Dollar Nannies, which premiered on Hulu in June, Leah gained a following while documenting her time as a nanny for Kourtney’s family. Leah surprised viewers on season 1 of the new show after revealing she previously slept with a dad who was her boss.

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“I was young — I was 22 at the time,” Leah told People. “And I shouldn’t have done that.”

Leah clarified that the father was a “friend” before he hired her to be his nanny. She also maintained that the unnamed man was single when they slept together, adding, “I was working for him that night, so I shouldn’t have crossed that line.”

Despite having some “regret” about the situation, Leah was glad she learned from the mistake.

“But I’m not that person today,” she noted. “[Now], he’s happily married. Pack it up.”

Travis, meanwhile, shares two kids, son Landon, 22, and daughter Alabama, 20, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. He is also a father figure to Shanna’s daughter Atiana, 27, whom she shares with Oscar De La Hoya.

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Travis and Kourtney, 47, tied the knot in 2022 and expanded their family the following year with their baby boy, Rocky. (The reality star also shares kids Mason, 16, Penelope, 13, and Reign, 11, with ex Scott Disick.)

During Wednesday’s podcast appearance, Leah briefly touched on the time she spent working for Kourtney — without sharing many details. When asked whether Kourtney was “the best,” Leah replied, “Yeah … well, sorry, I can’t really talk about them.”

Leah also played coy about whether Kourtney watched the show but said her former boss was supportive following her viral 2022 TikTok sharing a glimpse into her life as a high profile nanny.