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Big Brother Week 5 Spoilers: HOH Champ Crowned – This Player Overturns the House!
Big Brother week 5 head of household results are in and it broke a record and will flip the house even though the nominations she’s talking about are 2 out of 3 not what I would’ve chosen.
Before we get into the HOH comp results, how satisfying was it to see Haley Thogmartin’s jaw drop when Julie Chen announced that Lyric Medeiros was evicted? Drew Campbell was her initial target, Melody Morris was her back-up target. They’d talked about Lyric but then decided to keep her, then BOOM. Flipped!
Big Brother: Week 5 Betrayal
The icons betrayed the rest of the Red Corner. Haley’s look was everything. To her credit, Dee Valladares faked looking absolutely stunned about it. And then, when her back was to Haley, I saw Dee’s scheming face on and she was in damage control mode.
Chuk Anyanwu and Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk’s faces were also so incredibly vacant and stunned. After all of Haley’s drama about having 3 rough weeks, she ran power mad and then was totally blindsided.
On the plus side, Lyric really didn’t want to be in the house. She wants to be with Rome Seymour who I bet is hopping a flight right now from Delray Beach to get to LA to canoodle with his future fiancée.
Big Brother 28: Icon Damage Control and Strategic Maneuvering
So, after the icons hijacked eviction night, Angela Murray, Dee and Rick Devens had to cover their butts. Angela immediately ran over to chat with Haley and Chuk about this shocking turn of events. Haley was upset saying she made it clear she wanted Melody gone.
Angela talked to Melody and promised to save her. And right after eviction reminded Mallory and Melody no one could know that she flipped on the others. They are sitting on her and Dee’s secret. What’s funny is Angela convinced Haley it wasn’t her.
Dee playing shocked convinced Haley. And Devens owned his vote but played it off saying he thought he was supposed to do that after Drew won blockbuster. Devens claimed he thought Lyric was the target. And that seems to have bought him some grace since he owned it.
Big Brother: Doubts in the House
What’s funny is Chuk, Kamu, Haley and Yash Patel are now all doubting each other. Angela even floated an idea that Lyric might’ve earned a penalty vote. Angela said “You know how when you are a have-not and if you eat there is a penalty?”
She told Haley if you are on the block you get a penalty vote on you. Haley asked “So you mean a vote got taken away?” Angela said, “It could be either way”. Haley said “So you think Lyric ate something?”
Angela told her,” I don’t know. We were suspect. I’m just wondering cause it’s a special season.”
Haley actually bought it which is insane because the math doesn’t math. There would’ve been one more vote than expected. Next, Haley suspected a power was used to swap votes and maybe no one flipped. And Haley later suspected Kamu flipped on her because of a dream she had.
Big Brother 28: Wall Competition and Lala’s Victory
Then the feeds went down for the wall comp but then came back up. Angela was instantly down, with her pink shirt spotlessly clean. One tilt and boom. It was a national forest themed comp and the competitor was in a park ranger outfit.
Big Foot showed up and after each appearance they got splattered with colored slime and the obligatory freezing cold rainstorms. Next off the wall, which surprised me, was Taylor Brown dropping next after 30 minutes.
Long tall Barrett Pfeiffer was out 10 minutes later. And Devens went right after him. I’d predicted Angela then Devens so Taylor and Barrett surprised me going out so soon.
Lala Makes Big Brother History
This year, they had more of a variety of handholds. Each person had a height-adjusted station with an overhead bar parallel to the ground and then the usual hand holds to each side of your hips.
Dee fell 20 minutes after Taylor which was surprising as well. 10 more minutes, Melody. Another 10 minutes and musclebound mini Mallory was off the wall and Chuk went next but he slipped.
Yash slipped and fell maybe two minutes later. That left Kamu, LaTrice “Lala” Verrett and Drew. An hour and 20 minutes into it, Drew slipped, swung by the upper bar for a moment then fell.
That left Kamu vs Lala. And then of course, production cut the feeds so we didn’t get to see how much longer Kamu lasted. In less than two hours, the houseguests were back inside the house and Lala had the HOH key.
Lala won. Which is truly impressive since she’s had reconstructive surgery on both her shoulders. And she’s the oldest woman in the house. And this makes Lala the oldest wall comp winner in Big Brother history – regular Big Brother that is.
Because in Celebrity Big Brother S2, Kato Kaelin actually won the wall comp at age 59. You know, the guy who used to live in OJ Simpson’s guest house. Taylor and Devens did a cute skit on the wall that I hope makes it to the CBS edited episode.
Big Brother 28: Lala’s Nomination Strategy
So, Lala and Taylor had an epic celebration. And now, Lala’s planning to nominate Drew, Barrett and Kamu and save Haley for a backdoor to give the poor girl a rest for a day or two after her really rough week abusing her power.
Lala said she will not nominate Angela or Dee, and won’t nominate Chuk because he’s another black houseguest. Lala was very clear on that even though Taylor kinda wanted him on the block.
As for her nominee choices, although they’re not locked in yet. Drew is an emotional choice, I feel like more so than strategic. But I get it. He’s been hating on Lala since day 1. I heard Drew talking about how he hates seeing Lala walk around in her bikini and heels. Drew actually used the word hate.
Barrett’s in the middle with him and Kamu’s problematic. However, last night, things were still in flux and Lala told Taylor that she wanted Devens out. Thing is, Lala doesn’t know he won’t go on her HOH. Devens can’t be evicted this week because of his power.
Big Brother: Diamond Power of Veto Not Used?
Lala doesn’t know Devens is sitting on the Diamond Power of Veto. At least if she doesn’t nominate Angela and Dee, he won’t use it. Not sure if Devens would use it on Angela but he would on Dee. Because if Lala nominated or renoms Devens, he can pull out that DPOV.
Then, he pulls himself off the block and renoms someone else. He could renom Haley or Chuk so 2 of the 3 Red Corner triplets are block-sitting on eviction night. Lala and Taylor suspect Devens has a power and want to flush it.
But it will flush Lala’s HOH down the toilet if she does but she has no idea. Fortunately, Devens got closer to Taylor this week and they’re lowkey working together. So, Devens asked Taylor if it’s okay to mention to Lala they’re working together and she said yes.
And then Taylor went to work as soon as Lala brought up Devens name and talked her out of putting him up. Taylor gently worked her around asking if it was good for Lala’s game or was it retribution for Rome. Lala admitted she didn’t like Devens lying to Rome’s face.
Big Brother: Barrett’s Not Getting it
Ultimately, Taylor convinced her not to go after Devens. She said it could come back and bite Lala later. Drew anticipated that he’d be nominated again. But Barrett’s going to be blindsided. He thought Lala being in power meant he was safe, but he’s more of a pawn.
Kamu nommed with Haley as backdoor are Lala’s targets. And the icons will live to fight another day. They got away with their vote flip. Have Nots for the week are Barrett, Chuk, Haley and Drew.
Suffice to say that Haley’s about to have a really bad week after being a bit of a tyrant on her HOH.
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Stephen King has such a treasure trove of stories that you’re never surprised to see a new adaptation pop up from time to time. Over the past year alone, audiences have seen everything from The Long Walk to The Life of Chuck, with plenty more still to come. That leads us to the news that one of his darkest and most terrifying stories is officially getting a new imagining and the good news is that we don’t have very long to wait for it.
Prime Video’s new television adaptation of King’s Carrie is now just two months away, with the supernatural thriller expected to premiere this October. The series comes from acclaimed filmmaker Mike Flanagan, who serves as writer, creator and executive producer. Flanagan is no stranger to King’s work, having previously directed both Doctor Sleep and The Life of Chuck. Carrie, being King’s first published novel, was also the first to get a feature film adaptation, which legendary critic Roger Ebert described as “Spellbinding.” Flanagan’s project is adapting King’s original novel from 1974 across multiple episodes which should give it a ton of room to breathe and, of course, horrify us even more over a longer period of time. Great!
The series stars Summer H. Howell (Cult of Chucky) as Carrie White, the telekinetic teenager pushed to breaking point. She is joined by Samantha Sloyan (Midnight Mass) as Carrie’s fanatically controlling mother, Margaret White, while Amber Midthunder (Prey) plays teacher Miss Desjardin and Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy’s) stars as Principal Grayle. The supporting players also include Alison Thornton (School Spirits), Josie Totah (The Buccaneers), Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon), Joel Oulette (Trickster), Siena Agudong (Resident Evil), and Thalia Dudek (The Baby-Sitters Club).
What Is ‘Carrie’ About?
Based on King’s groundbreaking debut novel, Carrie follows the bullied and isolated Carrie White, whose torturous life living at home with her evil mother combined with the relentless bullying she suffers from her peers at school eventually unlock a terrifying telekinetic power within her. That rage eventually builds up to a point where she can no longer contain it.
Carrie was King’s big break and it’s been adapted numerous times already, most notably in 1976 when Brian De Palma cast Sissy Spacek in the leading role. The movie is widely considered one of horror’s greatest ever films, so the task ahead of Flanagan is a big one, but we have faith in him.
Prime Video’s adaptation of Carrie will officially premiere on October 7. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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The dazzling performances audiences see each night in ‘FANTASY’ at Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas are powered by far more than just choreography and costumes.
Behind the scenes, the show’s dancers rely on rigorous fitness routines, strength training, and recovery practices to meet the physical demands of performing six nights a week. For “FANTASY” dancer and Pilates instructor Kelsie McNutt, Pilates has become an essential part of staying healthy, preventing injuries, and maintaining the stamina needed to take the stage night after night.
Ahead of National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, Kelsie sat down with The Blast to share how she started in Pilates, why she believes movement is so important, and some simple wellness habits that help keep both performers and everyday women feeling strong and confident.
With National Women’s Health and Fitness Day approaching on September 30, “FANTASY” dancer Kelsie is sharing what helps her to stay in tip-top shape while performing six high-energy shows a week. In addition to being a showgirl for one of the city’s most popular shows, she also spends her time teaching Pilates and helping others during their fitness journeys.
“When I was 16, I had some injuries as a young dancer and I was put in physical therapy because I was so young and they didn’t want to try anything crazy. They started me with Pilates exercises,” Kelsie told The Blast exclusively. “I started to love it. I was watching YouTube videos doing Pilates workout and fell in love with it.”
She loved it so much that she decided to become a Pilates instructor and now teaches all forms of Pilates, including mat, reformer, and Cadillac.
A Peek Inside Kelsie’s Fitness Routine
With six nights of performing in front of audiences, you might think Kelsie wouldn’t be putting a lot of focus into her workouts, but you’d be wrong.
“On Mondays, I love to start the week off with a heated mat Pilates class, just so I can start my week with sweating out anything from the weekend,” she said. “Tuesday, I take reformer because I have the show at night and that just kind of rejuvenates me.”
She also explained why Pilates specifically complements the demands of performing six nights a week in “FANTASY.”
“It complements it so well. After I take a reformer or mat class, my body just feels so good,” she shared. “It feels like I could just go into a show and perform at my best.”
She added that without her Pilates workouts, she would feel more stiff and not able to move as well.
Starting A Fitness Journey? Kelsie Of ‘FANTASY’ Has Tips To Share
For someone who’s just getting started on a fitness journey, Kelsie said Pilates is a great place to start.
“Bridging is so good for the pelvic floor for a woman. It’s stabilizing and makes it stronger,” Kelsie told The Blast. “It’s kind of the first thing you do in a class. Or another one would be the roll up for spine mobility and deep core connection.”
Another tip she shared – getting your steps in. Kelsie said that is her “biggest tip or hack.”
“As long as you are getting 10K steps in a day and drinking your water, you’re doing something right,” she added.
Kelsie hopes that women looking to get more into fitness understand that it’s okay to feel intimidated about the gym.
“Take a risk to just go to the gym. It’s okay if you might feel silly. Just take the risk,” she said. “We are humans, we’re supposed to be movers. So just as long as you’re moving your body, you’re doing it right.”
What Audiences Might Not Realize About Being A Showgirl
While audiences at “FANTASY” see all that happens on the stage, they don’t often realize all that happens behind the scenes. Being a showgirl isn’t all glamour and allure; there’s a lot of hard work that goes into the job.
“So audiences may not realize the behind-the-scenes of it all. They get the perfect stage view, the girls all looking amazing, but the backstage is where we are running around, quick changing. It’s hard work,” Kelsie shared. “Backstage, we are working really hard to make sure that the front of the house sees the perfect show.”
In addition to all that goes on backstage, there’s so much more going on behind the scenes. Kelsie takes multiple fitness classes a week and is always moving to stay in shape and be stage ready.
More About ‘FANTASY’ At Luxor
In October, “FANTASY” celebrated its 26 year anniversary and debuted its first-ever signature lingerie line, “Lingerie by FANTASY: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease.”
During the anniversary celebration, Anita Mann, the Emmy Award-winning creator, producer, director, and choreographer of “FANTASY” sat down with The Blast to exclusively discuss the show and the new lingerie line.
“We have a bustier and a corset that we’ve been wearing in the show in different numbers and after shows, we’ve always got people saying they want that corset,” she told The Blast. “I said to myself one day, okay, we can do it and extend the brand and tell the customers, okay, you can get one.”
And so the lingerie line was born.
“FANTASY” has also had an annual calendar for 21 years. Mann said it’s “fun” for the dancers and that they love shooting for the calendar. She added, “It’s always a joy, and this year’s calendar is very classy, it’s romantic.”
“FANTASY” performs nightly at the Atrium Showroom at Luxor Hotel & Casino, with two shows on select nights. Guests must be 18 and older with a valid ID. There are pre-show VIP experiences available for purchase. Full schedule and tickets can be found at FANTASYLuxor.com, at the Luxor box office, and by calling 702-262-4400.
Jana Duggar is opening up about her postpartum struggles seven months after the birth of her first baby with husband Stephen Wissmann.
“Some people will never realize the impact they have on others,” Duggar, 36, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, August 6, while sharing video footage from her family’s trip to see American Idol season 24 winner Hannah Harper perform live.
“I’m such a big fan of Hannah Harper!! 🤩,” the 19 Kids and Counting alum continued. “Seeing her perform live was so special! I watched every episode of American Idol this year, and I know Hannah doesn’t realize it, but she’s been such a blessing to me.”
Duggar then admitted that her “postpartum season was incredibly challenging.” (The former reality TV personality welcomed son Archie with Wissmann, 33, in December 2025.)
Jana Duggar’s baby is getting acquainted with his aunts and uncles. Jana, 36, took to Instagram on Monday, February 9, to share a video of son Archie’s “first road trip” to meet her huge family. The footage included clips of the baby boy being held by several of Jana’s siblings, including sisters Jill, 34, Joy-Anna, […]
“Every week, I looked forward to watching her perform,” she added of Harper, 26. “Her talent, joy, and authenticity brought a little light to some really hard days and gave me something to look forward to each week. 🥹Getting to see her perform live felt like such a special full-circle moment. ✨🩷.”
Harper went viral after her American Idol audition earlier this year, as she performed an original song called “String Cheese,” which explored her battle with postpartum depression.
“Hot Wheels and little people under my feet / Babies crying, it’s pure chaos, but I don’t miss a beat / Always knew that a 9 to 5 wouldn’t suit me very good / But my hours are extended, that’s just motherhood,” Harper sings in the emotional track.
Harper, a mother of three children, told judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan that the song was inspired by a moment where her son asked her to open a snack for him.
Jana Duggar had another big reason to celebrate days before her pregnancy reveal. The former 19 Kids and Counting star commemorated her first wedding anniversary with husband Stephen Wissmann via Instagram on Saturday, August 16. “Just celebrated one year of marriage with my favorite person, and it has been the best year!” Jana, 35, wrote. […]
“I was sitting on my couch wallowing … and you have boys, you know, everybody wants to touch you,” she explained. “I didn’t want to be touched. I was just having a pity party, praying that the Lord would calm my spirit. My son kept coming up to me, ‘Mom, open this. Mom, open my cheese.’ I’m like, ‘Leave me alone with the dadgum cheese.’”
Harper continued, “I realized that God had put me in that place. That where I was in my house was the biggest ministry that I could ever have.”
Duggar and Wissman, who tied the knot in August 2024, announced one year after their wedding that they were expecting baby No. 1.
“We are so excited, January 2026 is going to come with a little bundle of joy joining our family!” the couple captioned a joint Instagram post at the time. “We’re counting down the days and eagerly looking forward to this thrilling new chapter in our lives!”
The first-time parents later announced their son’s arrival in January.
“We took some time to settle into our new rhythm before sharing this sweet news 🤍,” Duggar wrote via Instagram. “Archie Gerald Wissmann arrived on December 30, 2025, and our hearts have been completely changed. We’re soaking in these early days, full of love, wonder, and so much gratitude.”
Tracy Spiridakos revealed which of her Chicago P.D. costars have already tried to score roles on her new crime-drama show, Anna Pigeon.
“I love them all so much. So I would love for them to all come play. Jason [Beghe] sent me a video where he said he wanted to play my dad,” Spiridakos, 38, exclusively told Us. “And when I got the part, he sent me a video saying congratulations on my first day — and that he wanted to come play my dad.”
Spiridakos has also seen fans weighing in about who should join the cast. “I’ve heard them say that they want Jesse [Lee Soffer] to come and play a villain on the show,” she noted. “I’m up for that. So that would be fun.”
After Us brought up how Soffer, 42, has pitched the idea of him playing a park ranger on the upcoming USA Network show, Spiridakos added, “You have to talk to the boss.” Director Lea Thompson, meanwhile, seemed to give her stamp of approval during the joint interview.
If there’s one thing Dick Wolf isn’t afraid of, it’s killing off a beloved character. A fact that fans of the One Chicago universe know all too well. The franchise kicked off in 2012 with Chicago Fire. Chicago P.D. was added in 2014 and Chicago Med debuted in 2015. The cast of each show has […]
“No, that would be great. He’s wonderful,” she told Us. “I’d love him to direct too.”
Anna Pigeon, which airs Fridays, follows Spiridakos in the lead role as a former city girl who becomes a park ranger after a tragic loss changes her life. Along the way, Anna finds herself solving crimes in Glacier National Park.
The series marks Spiridakos’ return to TV after her shocking exit from NBC’s Chicago P.D. Spiridakos recently reprised the role of Hailey Upton during a One Chicago crossover event, which also featured Soffer.
At the time, Spiridakos addressed the chances of her reuniting with Soffer on her new project.
“Oh, my God, that’d be amazing,” Spiridakos said in March after playing onscreen love interests with Soffer in Anna Pigeon. “We’ll have to do some calling [around to the] producers and [have] conversations, but yeah, that’d be really fun.”
Soffer seemed thrilled by the possibility. “That’d be crazy. The green hat, little green hat,” he quipped. “[That would be] so funny.”
The summer TV schedule is overflowing with highly anticipated premieres and returns including Legally Blonde‘s Elle, a spinoff of Dancing With the Stars, Every Year After and more. Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay and spending all her time […]
For Spiridakos, Anna Pigeon was a fun challenge after her time playing Hailey.
“I read the pilot and completely fell in love with it. I wasn’t familiar with the books before this project came along but I loved the character. I thought she was so interesting and complicated,” she told Us about the story line. “I loved that even though she’s going through this personal grief and growth and this tragedy that she’s experienced, she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She has moments of levity and I love that she’s funny and sarcastic.”
Spiridakos was thrilled to try something new, sharing, “I was really drawn to that. And I think the thing for me is that Hailey was a very intense character — and so fun to play. But her emotions were always … she put a lid on them and that was part of her. But Anna is wild. She just goes on impulse and on whatever feeling she’s having. She lives very outwardly. I love that. It was such a fun difference.”
She concluded: “They’re both really complicated and powerful women but they do it differently. So it was really attractive for me to get to know her better.”
Anna Pigeon premieres Friday, August 7, at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Britney Spears continues to speak her truth, this time admitting she feels like a failure when it comes to motherhood.
After reconnecting with her sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, earlier this year, the singer and her boys have been spending more time together.
Now, Spears, in a raw confession, revealed a moment with one of her boys confirmed her biggest fear of being a bad parent, just like hers.
In one of her usual social media rants, the Princess of Pop uploaded a throwback picture of Sean and Jayden as toddlers.
Gushing about their little bodies came out of her, Spears revealed, “Yes, they are mine. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until 5 years ago that I saw they were secretly taken to the beach by my mom and dad.”
The “Toxic” singer recalled being ostracized from the summer outings with her sons, with her dad once refusing to let her go to a diner after getting the attention of the paparazzi. Lamenting the pain, she wrote:
“I felt demoralized to live in a country where it was accepted for people like my mom and dad to live secret lives with my children. It was demoralizing. I honestly went to my knees and cried for two months.”
The Singer Says Everyone Took Advantage Of Her
Spears then painfully looked back at her conservatorship, which ended in November 2021, admitting it stripped her of the right and freedom to truly be herself.
The 44-year-old noted she used to be “unbelievably intelligent,” until she was “brainwashed into an Ignorant system where every goddamn person took advantage of me.”
Calling herself an angel, Spears reflected on her youthful exuberance and passion for life.
However, all that was stripped from her during the conservatorship, and she can’t help but ask now that she’s older, “How the hell would a government allow that?”
Britney Spears Talks Failing Her Kids, Apologizes For Past Mistakes
The X post then took a somber tone when Spears honestly examined her parenting skills, recalling the moment one of her sons told her he doesn’t personally believe in God.
Although she didn’t reveal the identity, the “Gimme More” songstress confessed in that moment she believed she “had failed as a mother. Nevertheless, Spears, who has had a phase of doubt like her son, declared “there is a Holy Spirit that sits high in the kingdom of heaven…I’ve been there. I’ve felt it.”
The entertainer noted that she wants to turn over a new leaf and apologize to her kids and others about her past mistakes. She also revealed her intention not to participate in the business of music anymore.
Britney Spears Alleges She Was Forced To Perform In The Past
For the “Mickey Mouse Club House” alum, the music industry isn’t the same as it used to be when she was younger.
“Not one time in those 15 years was it ever me,” she wrote. “I was shamed, embarrassed, and forced to do all of it.”
Spears continued, explaining that she was beholden to a good girl image, but life felt better when she was bad. However, her family and the country didn’t like it when she was better. “I’m proud of bringing it up because it’s honestly unbelievably sad,” she noted of her past.
Concluding her post, Spears got philosophical about fame, revealing that she would rather hang out with those not in the public eye. “I want to get closer to God, she declared.
Britney Spears’ Son Denies Claims Of Artist Being Cloned
The “Crossroads” alum’s emotional rant comes weeks after her youngest son, Jayden, addressed speculations of a clone.
After several of Spears’ dancing videos on social media sparked a storm, Jayden took to TikTok to clear the air, assuring fans his mother was very much alive and real.
As The Blast reported, the teenager slammed, “I hop on TikTok, and I see this one video that has 1.2 million likes, and the caption is like, ‘The biggest theory ever: Is Britney Spears still alive?’ Like, bro, you can go to her page and see her right now.”
Jayden, during the Livestream, then criticized the media for pushing “exaggerated and fake” news.
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Sworn Sword, the book that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 will be based on.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms caught everyone’s attention at the beginning of the year as the Game of Thrones spin-off offered a unique look at Westeros. The story follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his royal squire Prince Aegon “Egg” (Dexter Sol Ansell) through a chaotic tourney, but these two central characters are far from the only lovable faces in the series. From the ever-stressed Maekar (Sam Spruell) to the lively Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is full of unforgettable characters that fans want more of. However, in that regard, Season 2 will be a disappointment.
HBO is well on its way with Season 2, and remains on track for an early 2027 release, though little is officially confirmed. However, fans do have some hints, as the season will follow the second story in George R.R. Martin‘s series, “The Sworn Sword.” Based on Season 1’s strict loyalty to the books, it seems unlikely that Season 2 will make many changes, which gives readers a clear idea of what they will see, but it comes with the major drawback that few characters will return. With little connection to Egg’s family or the ruling Houses of Westeros, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 is set to be more removed from the rest of the franchise than ever. However, it promises to tell an exciting story with Dunk and Egg at the center.
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 2 Won’t Bring Back Fan Favorite Characters
While Season 1 placed Dunk in the middle of the Targaryen family drama, featuring Baelor (Bertie Carvel), Aerion (Finn Bennett), and more, Season 2 will not return to these characters. Only Dunk and Egg themselves are set to reappear in the next installment, which means saying goodbye to many fan favorites. It’s easy to see why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms would do this after Dunk explicitly turned down positions with the Targaryens and Lyonel Baratheon in Season 1’s finale. As Season 2 honors Dunk’s choice to remain as a simple hedge knight, the series will have to take a turn, introducing new characters rather than growing the ones fans met before. This is bad news for the likes of Raymund Fossaway (Shaun Thomas) and Daeron (Henry Ashton), but it opens up new opportunities for the series.
More than not bringing back familiar faces, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 will lack Westeros’ well-known families. Going by the book, the story will move away from the Great Houses as Dunk and Egg serve Eustace Osgrey (Peter Mullan), a landed knight in the Reach. While this is true to Dunk’s character, who doesn’t feel like he belongs in highborn society, it is a major change of pace for Game of Thrones‘ prequel formula. Both A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon have made the most of Westeros’ recognizable family names, tying the stories into the original series. But the franchise connections in Dunk’s next adventure won’t be as obvious with the lack of major houses.
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 2 Will Tell a Drastically Different Story
While saying goodbye to the characters fans have gotten to love will be a disappointment, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 has a lot to offer. The story is set to continue Dunk’s journey as he trains Egg in the way of a hedge knight, traveling Westeros and helping different lords and ladies. In Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg, each situation the duo finds themselves in tests Dunk’s sense of honor, which is all too rare, even among knights, but each story is different. Rather than a tourney, Season 2 will feature the characters navigating a petty feud between two houses during a drought. But to tell this story, Season 2 will introduce a new supporting cast, which so far consists of Lucy Boynton as Lady Rohanne and Peter Mullan as Ser Eustace Osgrey, the leaders of the feuding houses, and Babou Ceesay as Ser Bennis of the Brown Shield, a fellow hedge knight working with Dunk.
Unfortunately, the upcoming shift will leave many of the questions fans had following Season 1’s conclusion unexplored. But one storyline A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 set up will continue as the series shows the impact of the Blackfyre Rebellion. Though Season 1 gave a general overview of the recent war as characters discussed it, Season 2 will show how the conflict continues to divide Westeros years after the fighting officially stopped. Ultimately, Season 2’s focus will remain on Dunk and Egg rather than the fascinating supporting characters from Season 1, giving the leads a chance to shine.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is streaming on HBO Max in the U.S.
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Both Brandy and Ray J have been open in recent months about the distance in their relationship as sister and brother. Now, following a recent reunion between the R&B legend and the “One Wish” singer, he’s opening up about where they stand today and his absence from her March 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
Ray J appeared on iHeart’s “The Breakfast Club” in August 2026. While on the show, Charlamagne tha God noted how much “healthier” and “calmer” he seemed than before, with the host then asking if this was the reason Brandy had been open to reuniting with him.
He responded by detailing their recent encounter. According to him, “Shout out to B, we just connected in Atlanta.” Ray J went on to say that they spoke in the hotel lobby, as Brandy is currently in Atlanta filming a movie.
He continued, “We just actually low-key ran into each other in Atlanta.” After that, Charlagmagne asked Ray J why his sister is okay with being seen with him in public after previously wanting distance.
The dad of two stated, “I think some of the stuff I’ve been doing- I think that makes sense, especially with where she’s going, where she’s at, and kind of where we are with this kind of loud performative live content on the streams.”
He Discussed Missing Brandy’s Walk Of Fame Ceremony
Brandy received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 30, with her family in attendance. This included her mother, Sonja Norwood, her father, Willie Norwood, and her daughter, Sy’rai Smith. However, Ray J was noticeably absent for the occasion.
During his Breakfast Club interview, one of the show’s hosts noted his absence at the ceremony. When asked if he was hurt by not being included, he stated, “I was hurt by why I wasn’t, not that I wasn’t. I understood it.” Charlemagne then said, “It was you,” with the reality star agreeing.
He continued, “But I take full accountability for it, and it makes sense.”
Both Brandy And Ray J Have Been Vocal About Distance In Their Relationship
Brandy released a new number one New York Times best-selling memoir, “PHASES,” in March 2026. While promoting the book, the singer and actress spoke to Parade, revealing that she and Ray J hadn’t been as close as before.
She told the outlet, “There is distance right now. There are a few things that he’s been doing in the public eye that I don’t condone, and I just feel like loving him from afar right now is best for me and my peace.”
Still, regarding their bond, Brandy shared, “But my life with Ray and my connection with him is all throughout the book, and my love for him never wavers.” Before Brandy’s comments, Ray J opened up during a June 2024 appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, stating that, at the time, she no longer invited him to family events.
He stated, “It’s just [that] Brandy’s goals, since the beginning, have been totally different [from mine]. And there’s a lot of things that I’m involved in that just don’t [coincide with her brand].”
Ray J continued, “As much as you know that we’re all together, man, some things, I’ve gotta try to like [scale]. Lately, even certain events that I think they’ve been having, I haven’t got the invite, and I’m good with that, but I understand why. And I’m here, but I haven’t lately because a lot of the sh-t I’m doing, it’s just a little more left field. It’s a little more outrageous. A little louder, a little more dramatic. A tad bit distasteful at times.”
The ‘One Wish’ Singer Also Opened Up About What Led To The Issues With Brandy
TMZ interviewed Ray J in August 2026 as he was on the streets of New York City. The reporter noted their recent reunion, saying they seemed “better than ever.” He said, “I think we’ve always been better than ever. I think there’s times where you kind of show it and there’s times where you’re just super personal.”
Ray J went on to say that he’s “walking down a good path” and that his sister could see his positive changes. After that, he acknowledged that there are times when he “shouldn’t be around” because of his behavior. When asked what caused the distance in their relationship, Ray J claimed, “Just on a crashout campaign.”
Still, he says that he and Brandy spoke every day, even when they weren’t around one another as much.
The Reality Star Has An Upcoming Boxing Match
According to WBLS, Ray J has scheduled a celebrity boxing match, set to take place on August 15 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The upcoming event will see him battle it out against “That’s So Raven” alum Orlando Brown.
This comes after Ray J previously fought internet comedian Supa Hot Fire in May.
Kourtney Kardashian added a new twist on the boss title!
The reality star’s former staff is revealing the extent of her responsibility working with the mother of four and the lessons she picked up on her work ethic during her time there.
Kourtney Kardashian, who launched a multi-million-dollar wellness and lifestyle brand, Lemme, in 2022, is married to Travis Barker and running a blended family of seven children.
Leah Barrs, during her appearance on the “Boyfriend Material” podcast, informed Harry Jowsey that while she cannot go into details about Kardashian and her family, probably due to an NDA, she did remember how she landed the nanny job. Barrs recalled being super excited when a pastor from a church she attended in Los Angeles informed her about the position.
She immediately accepted the offer, and that experience shaped her in many ways as she got to learn a lot. Barrs explained that the eldest Kardashian sibling taught her to be a better worker and not just a nanny to her kids. “Networking, being the best version of myself. Representing that family. Everyone always said, ‘You should start your own agency,’” she added.
During her time with Kardashian, Barrs looked after the reality star’s three children, whom she shared with Scott Disick during their decade-long relationship. The nanny left the position in 2022 before Kardashian welcomed her youngest child with Barker.
Leah Barrs Squashed Rumors About Any Affair With Travis Barker
Barrs also had a brief experience with reality TV when she appeared on the first season of Hulu’s “Million Dollar Nannies,” where she revealed that she had a relationship with one of her high-paying clients. Although she did not disclose the identity, speculations began that it may have been Barker when she worked for Kardashian for three years between 2019 and 2022.
She, however, revisited the issue with Jowsey, laying to rest some false reports by stating a resounding “no” to the possibility of that mystery man being Barker. She explained that it happened almost ten years ago when she first moved to Los Angeles as a 22-year-old.
While she regrets the move, she clarified that the man was single when they hooked up, and they have been friends before she started working for him as a nanny. “I did him a favor one night, and he came back from his event. The daughter was asleep. Technically, I’m clocked out … I’ve always thought he was hot. We hooked up,” Barrs noted.
She stressed that she is not the same person she was back then today, and the man she had a fling with is now happily married. Barrs also added that producers found a way to blow such an insignificant story out of proportion for views.
Kourtney Kardashian Reflected On Her Early Days Of Motherhood
The entrepreneur welcomed her first child, Mason Dash Disick, with her ex-boyfriend Disick in 2009 in a process that was filmed and aired on the season 4 finale of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”
As shared by The Blast, Kardashian, in a 2025 episode of their Hulu show “The Kardashians,” explained that she was largely unprepared for motherhood back then when it happened.
Even though she was 30 years old at the time, Kourtney noted that she did not know what to do and did not read any self-help books. She added that by the time she welcomed Penelope, her second child, she had gotten more intentional with parenting.
Kardashian noted that she was also working while raising her eldest children, completely oblivious of the possibility of not working. These days, with Rocky, the star noted that she is glad that option is on the table for her and she now enjoys the softness of motherhood without the harsh demands of a job.
Inside The Lemme Founder And Travis Barker’s Rocky Road To Parenthood
The reality star shed light on a painful chapter in their journey towards the birth of their son in a preview of the upcoming documentary “Travis Barker: Love Is Louder Than Fear.” As stated by The Blast, Kardashian revealed that they went through a devastating miscarriage six months after they began dating.
The mother-of-four shared that she became pregnant with a baby girl at the time, and they lost the baby three months into the journey, throwing them into a bout of grief. The couple decided to use IVF to have a baby. Over the next eight months, they underwent five rounds of IVF, but none resulted in a successful pregnancy.
Repeated failures led Kardashian and Barker to place a halt on their fertility treatments. Eventually, their story turned hopeful as Kardashian conceived naturally and welcomed their son, Rocky, who is almost 3 years old.
Kardashian has opened up about the emotional and physical toll of IVF in the past, explaining that the experience was much harder than she had thought and had a heavy impact on her body.
Kourtney Kardashian Learned A Surprising Parenting Habit Years Into Motherhood
The business mogul brags about her excellent role as mother, but got a rude shock when she discovered she had been breastfeeding wrong all along.
During a forum with Erica Komisar about motherhood and infant bonding hosted by the reality star on an episode of “The Kardashians,” she was updated about an expert warning on using a smartphone while feeding.
Kardashian confessed that she was guilty of the habit and did it with all four of her kids, as she had no idea the habit was heavily discouraged among experts; she would have dropped it a long time ago. While she may have fallen short in this area, Kardashian still has some non-negotiables when it comes to her wellness habits.
She had revealed them at another event, explaining that she stays away from coffee and alcohol, while prioritizing daily walks, taking supplements, and getting eight hours of sleep daily. Maintaining these healthy habits affords her time to take care of her children on a routine basis and achieve a healthy balance.
Kourtney Kardashian’s former nanny will not seem to forget her in a hurry!
There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to turn an ordinary day into a hilarious moment, and Marjorie Harvey and Steve Harvey proved just that. The couple recently gave fans a peek into one of their outdoor adventures, and judging by the laughs, one of them may have been a little more experienced than the other.
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Steve Harvey Had Marjorie Showing Off Her Catch
In a video shared to Marjorie Harvey’s Instagram, the couple appeared to spend the day fishing together. One clip shows Marjorie standing on the grass near what looks to be a backyard pond, rocking Chanel rain boots, black pants, a black jacket, a black baseball cap, and a camo crossbody bag while holding up a large catfish attached to a fishing hook. As she proudly shows off the catch, Steve—who is behind the camera—coaches her through the moment, telling her to “turn it around” and “put it on the scale.”
The Harveys Had A Reel Good Time
From the sound of it, Steve seemed right at home with the fishing instructions, while Marjorie looked like she was just enjoying the ride. In a second clip, Marjorie appeared even more excited as she held up the catfish after it had been weighed, flashing a huge smile for the camera. As the fish continued flopping around in her hands, Steve could be heard proudly announcing from behind the camera, “Five-pound catfish,” making sure everybody knew the catch was official.
Fans Were Ready For The Fish Fry
Fans wasted no time flooding The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section after the fishing clips made their rounds online. Some joked that Marjorie ate with her outfit before anyone got a chance to eat the fish, while others praised Steve for being so patient as he coached her through the moment. Meanwhile, plenty of folks were already asking when dinner was and if they could get a plate of that five-pound catfish.
One Instagram user @thecarlosking_ joked, “Steve is so patient 😂😂”
This Instagram user @karltonwebb added, “You still didn’t turn it around so we can see the size. 🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️😂😂😂😂😂😂”
And, Instagram user @thefreshofitall claimed, “Marjorie said ‘NO I don’t want to’ in her head and kept it pushing 🤣🤣🤣🤣”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @monaleyah wrote, “Fishing in Chanel boots….oookaayyy 🤏🏽👏🏽😩😂”
While Instagram user @whentoritalks said, “I need two pieces of lite bread and some hot sauce—STAT ‼️‼️😂😂”
Finally, Instagram user @amayiaenparis shared, “Steve said, ‘baby whatchu doing!!?’🤣”
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What Do You Think Roomies?
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are finding their post-divorce rhythm in different ways!
The former couple is picking up the pieces of their lives after parting ways last September, with the musician insisting he is still the same man while his ex spends quality time with a rumored love interest.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have reportedly been engaging in a silent battle of who would be the first to move on romantically, and it may seem the latter is in a huge lead.
The country singer’s separation from Kidman was bombarded with speculations of him hooking up with several other women, ranging from his guitarist, Maggie Baugh, and Karley Scott Collins, the opener on his 2025 High and Alive tour. However, sources close to the singer confirmed that the dating rumors are false, same as reports that he backslid on his sobriety.
“He’s not dating anyone. He’s still sober. He didn’t mess up his sobriety. He’s about to hit 20 years this year. He did not fall off the wagon,” the insider explained. It is no secret that the songwriter struggled with substance abuse in the past and has publicly credited his ex with setting him straight.
Now, Urban stands in line to receive a $11 million payout from Kidman’s treasury due to a clause in their prenuptial agreement which promised a $600,000 payment for every year he remained sober during the marriage.
Aside from the huge payment waiting for the performer, he also realized prior to his divorce that he wanted a much simpler life centered around a house in Nashville and a house on the beach.
The source revealed to The Daily Mail that he reportedly got a huge realization about his marriage to Kidman after he was asked about seeing Kidman in his life in 10 years, and he could not respond affirmatively.
The ‘Baby Girl’ Actress Reportedly Introduced Her New Boyfriend To Her Children
In the last few months, there have been reports that Kidman was playing some game with Urban using their kids and his access to them. Now that she is seeing someone, insiders are claiming that it may just be the perfect distraction Kidman needs to finally ease up on Urban after being reportedly mad at him for a while.
As for her romance with millionaire private equity businessman Michael Reinstein, whom she was spotted spending time with in Italy a few days ago, things have gotten to the next level with family involved. A source confirmed that the actress already introduced their daughters to the millionaire, and they all got together for lunch.
Kidman had reportedly given a positive review about the arrangement, explaining that everyone had fun with Reinstein, who is easy-going and light-handed, and she is happy her daughters feel positive about him. In the insider’s words:
“Sunday Rose is very pleased with Reinstein because his company Regent owns the fashion houses Bally, Sassoon and Escada, and she can pose for them. He has connections that will help her with modeling.”
The divorce also reportedly leaves Kidman with their daughters, Sunday and Faith, for 306 days of the year, while Urban is expected to have them every other weekend and during alternating holidays.
Keith Urban Reportedly Has Secret Dating Rule After Being In The Storm’s Eye Post Nicole Kidman Split
As noted by The Blast in July, Urban was not shaken by the released pictures of his ex-wife in the billionaire’s company, as people in their inner circle know the extent to which they have moved on with their dating lives.
Sources claimed that Urban has equally been discreetly dating since the end of his marriage to the actress. He has religiously stayed away from public dating spots and reportedly asked his love interests to sign non-disclosure agreements.
It has been a once bitten, twice shy situation with Urban, who has faced so much backlash since their split, no thanks to the media constantly linking him with several younger women, leaving him to bear the brunt of the marriage ending.
The insider stressed that Urban is now waiting for Kidman to confirm a new relationship publicly before anything about his love life comes out. As soon as that happens, the singer would reportedly feel free to stop hiding and would even be relieved that attention was no longer solely focused on him.
The ‘One Too Many’ Star’s Daughters Pick A Side With Their Mother Amid The Divorce
The actress’ close relationship with her daughters became apparent in the rubble of her divorce drama with Urban. The Blast noted that Sunday Rose and Faith have decided to side with the actress, with the former publicly crediting her mother with shaping her creativity and work ethic in an Elle Australia feature.
The omission was not the most pleasant news for Urban as it also sparked reports that the actress may have turned their kids’ backs against him. However, insiders stressed that Sunday and Faith have formed their opinions about their parents’ divorce, and their close bond with the actress as a result of the custody arrangement even makes them tighter.
Meanwhile, the girls reportedly harbor some resentment towards Urban and remain hurt over what their mother has endured. On her end, Kidman sees this as a second chance at motherhood and would not make the same mistake she made with the two older kids she shared with Tom Cruise because they picked his side.
Nicole Kidman Reportedly Embracing Her Most Daring Era Yet Post Keith Urban
Publicly flaunting her latest romantic adventure may be one of them, but as far as her career is concerned, Kidman reportedly pumped the gas and is ready to show the world more of her sensual side.
The actress revealed that she feels newly liberated to take on sensual roles without having to consider her estranged husband’s discomfort like in the past.
Sources claimed that Urban often struggled with Kidman’s suggestive roles and disliked seeing her physically close to male co-stars, even though he never asked her to stop. The actress reportedly spent years reassuring him, but everything got exhausting at some point.
Following her divorce, she has reportedly embraced her newfound thirst for playing deeply complicated and suggestive roles that are currently a large part of her oeuvre. Kidman is not thinking about toning down her image, especially with several projects on the horizon.
The movie star’s close pals also feel like a huge mask has been lifted off her creative ideas and she could become even bolder moving forward. She could also choose roles that allow her to use her voice, sexuality and physicality without feeling pressured to make anyone else comfortable.
Will Nicole Kidman’s latest acts finally set Keith Urban free?
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