Netflix’s August 2026 true crime documentary A Child of My Own begins as a scripted telenovela before it transitions to a more traditional documentary-styled film. Throughout the film, viewers watch Eleonor Alejandra Marín Mendoza fake her pregnancy until she’s accused of stealing a newborn baby at a hospital in Mexico City.

In light of the unique set up of the movie, many viewers are likely wondering if A Child of My Own is a true story.

Everything to know about the true story behind the latest Netflix documentary, below.

Is ‘A Child of My Own’ a True Story?

While part of the documentary is scripted, A Child of My Own is, in fact, a true story. However, half of the film is scripted with actors and half of the film features interviews about the case.

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What Is ‘A Child of My Own’ About?

After Mendoza experienced multiple miscarriages and the societal shame of being unable to become a mother, she faked a pregnancy and claimed she made a deal with an expectant mother who offered to give Mendoza her baby after birth. However, Mendoza and her husband, Arturo Calderón Gamiño, were arrested soon after she took the baby from the hospital and were charged with kidnapping.

How ‘A Child of My Own’ Follows 2 Different Narrative Styles

Director Maite Alberdi chose to begin the documentary with a montage of an audition process as they worked to cast the actors who portrayed Mendoza, her husband, Gamiño and their families.

The scripted portion of the film depicts Mendoza’s side of the story, in which she claimed she struggled with three pregnancy losses. When she got pregnant for the third time, she ultimately miscarried again – but she didn’t tell anyone and carried on as though she were still expecting. She claimed that she met a mom at the hospital she worked at, and they made an arrangement that Mendoza would take the baby after she gave birth.

“When we think of reenactments in documentaries, we usually think of reconstructing facts,” Alberdi told Netflix’s Tudum. “But what we were staging here was a point of view. Without experiencing events through Alejandra’s eyes, it would have been impossible to connect with her. We would have fallen back on the prejudices surrounding the case, on the way the media told the story, instead of the way she lived it. Every artistic decision was about imagining her reality. I think it’s wonderful that documentary filmmaking now allows for these kinds of formal freedoms.”

Halfway through the film, the narrative vision of the film shifts and launches into an investigation into the case and includes Mayra’s perspective.

Mayra claimed that she never agreed to give Mendoza her baby, and that the child was kidnapped.

Alberdi continues the film by breaking down the legal portion of the case, including court records, expert testimony and accounts of those who saw the incident play out firsthand.

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Myra also appears in the documentary to share her side of the story. “The film would be entirely different without her,” Alberdi said. “Because she gives us the perspective of a different kind of pain.”

What Happened to Eleonor Alejandra Marin Mendoza and Arturo Calderon Gamino?

After the couple was arrested at a hotel on June 18, 2009, Mendoza was found guilty of kidnapping and was sentenced to serve 13 years in prison. Meanwhile, Gamiño was acquitted at the trial after he spent two years in prison.

When Does ‘A Child of My Own’ Come Out?

A Child of My Own was released on August 13, 2026, and is now available to stream on Netflix.

Paris Jackson slowly built a bond with her mother, Debbie Rowe, in the years after her father Michael Jackson’s death.

The King of Pop married Rowe in November 1996, before they welcomed son Prince and daughter Paris. After the pair’s divorce in 1999, Rowe signed over her parental rights.

Michael died in June 2009 at age 50, naming mother Katherine Jackson as the guardian of his three children. (Michael was also the father of son Bigi, whom he welcomed via surrogate.)

While Rowe initially publicly planned to fight for custody, she reached an agreement with the Jackson family without legal contest. Katherine served as Prince, Paris and Bigi’s guardian with Rowe retaining visitation rights to see her two children.

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“The sole consideration between the parties was the best interests of the children,” Rowe’s attorney Eric George said in a statement at the time.

Keep scrolling for more on Paris’ relationship with Rowe:

Paris Jackson Was 15 When She First Met Debbie Rowe

Paris was raised primarily by her father and was around 10 when she first started asking questions about the identity of her mother.

“I remember, you know, kind of asking about it when I was probably around, like, 10 or 11 and the answers I got were, you know, sufficient to me,” Paris said on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in August 2026. “Just like, ‘Oh, what’s her name?’ I got told her name and I’m like, ‘All right, cool,’ like, [I] moved on.”

Paris didn’t meet Rowe until years later.

“We connected when I was about 15 and then really started getting closer towards the end of my teen years and things like that,” Paris recalled on the podcast. “I remember coming downstairs and she was in the living room with my grandma. I came in and I was just like, ‘Hey, mom.’ And she was like, ‘Hi.’ I sat down, we talked for a second, and then we went out for the day and just hung out.”

The musician continued, “She’s a [Sagittarius], so she’s got the fire, and I’m an Aries, so I got the fire. We’re very similar.”

Paris Jackson Says the Bond Has ‘Gotten More Refined’

Speaking with podcast host Alex Cooper in August 2026, Paris credited a shift in her own mindset for helping the mother-daughter relationship grow.

“I think what’s really cool about my process, in general, is learning how expectations kind of f*** us up,” she noted at the time. “If I walk into a relationship with expectations, probably going to end up being, maybe, disappointed or frustrated or irritated or a resentment will be born or something.”

She added, “When I walk into something and I don’t have expectations, it creates this really cool space for something organic to just blossom. I’d say it’s gotten more refined [over the years].”

Paris Jackson Supported Debbie Rowe During Her Breast Cancer Battle

Rowe — a former nurse who met Michael while working in his dermatologist’s office — was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2016. While Rowe and Paris had a distance relationship at the time, Rowe’s diagnosis brought them closer.

“They have stayed in touch but just haven’t been as close,” a source told Us at the time, noting Paris, then 18, reached out with a text saying, “I love you.”

By October 2016, Paris shared a hospital-room photo with her mom on Instagram, writing, “I’m a fighter because she’s a fighter. Love you, mom.”

Rowe completed chemotherapy in January 2017, which Paris celebrated on Instagram.

“My badass mom, kickin butt [and[ takin’ names. ain’t she f***in fabulous????” Paris captioned an image Rowe holding a “Chemo Done” sign

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Paris Jackson Shares Rare Reunion Photos With Debbie Rowe

Paris also shared rare photos from another low-key reunion with Rowe in February 2026. In one snap, Paris sported in a patterned jacket and a teal-and-tan baseball cap layered with necklaces, while Rowe smiled in a cream-colored long-sleeve shirt. Another portrait captured Rowe in a plaid flannel, beaming beside her daughter inside a house.

Paris captioned the image “lately” with a red heart emoji.

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Young and the Restless brings in newcomer Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) and she going anywhere after this ratty motel overdose, even though it looked like she was done. And then, as expected, she turned up in rehab with Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) after he saved her life. And I suspect we’re going to be seeing a lot more of Marie. This might be the beginning of her and Nick’s story together.

Young and the Restless: Nick & Marie Bond

So, Marie showed up to check on Nick when he was having that It’s a Wonderful Life style nightmare with all the family blaming and shaming him. But then Marie stuck around to get high with Nick and he and Marie shared pills and then they shared their bodies.

First though, they did talk quite a bit about addiction and pressure and the joy of being high. And then Nick started kissing Marie and then they wound up sleeping together. And then on his way out, Nick realized, “Oh, Marie wasn’t just sleeping it off. She had overdosed.”

So, Nick did some CPR and shook her and brought her back. But Marie was actually upset that he saved her. She told Nick she wished he had just let her die. But he wouldn’t do that and he called an ambulance and they came and took Marie away.

And then Nick called Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) crying and said, “Come get me.” Because he finally hit rock bottom and she took Nick back to rehab after all that. So it turns out he did tell Sharon some of what happened with Marie.

That conversation though was offscreen, but it didn’t sound like Nick told Sharon they slept together, just that Marie was an addict next door that he saved.

Nick Reconnects with Marie on Y&R

So, this week we’re going to see Nick back in rehab. He’s in a group session and he’s sharing with the group that he met a woman. And Nick’s telling the group they got high together and then she coded. And that’s when Marie shows up at the meeting. She walks in behind Nick and says, “Yeah, it sounds like you saved her life.”

And then Marie joins the group and she’s going to sit down and start sharing her own experiences with the group, which is a good sign. And then after the meeting, she and Nick are reconnecting and making small talk. And there’s clearly a vibe there.

Honestly, we knew this wasn’t the end of Marie because Jade Harlow is a soap vet. She’s been on several soaps over the years including Passions. Where she played Jessica Bennett. And I mention Passions because it has an interesting Y&R tie-in.

The actor who played her dad, Sam Bennett, on Passions was James Hyde who of course played villainous Jeremy Stark a few years back on the Young and the Restless. Jade Harlow has also been on Days.

She’s been on The Bay and in a bunch of movies. So for Y&R to cast a soap vet, we knew that she was going to be staying at least for a while that this wasn’t going to be a two to three episode cameo.

Young and the Restless: Marie Sticking Around

So, I suspect that Marie is going to be hanging around for a while and hanging out with Nick. Even though Jade is not on contract, she is on recurring status. And that means she could be around quite a bit for this storyline with Nick. And as I suspected, Marie is in rehab with Nick.

Even though realistically, you’d think he would be in some fancy, really expensive rehab and Marie would probably be in a more middle class affordable program, but that’s not what they’re doing.

So, since Nick already slept with Marie, that’s a red flag that they are going to be love interest. Nick and Marie were both at a very low point and then Nick watched her OD, then he saved her. So, Marie appeals to that part of Nick, the guy who loves to play white knight and ride to the rescue.  More importantly, I think it’d be easier for Nick to be with someone like Marie as a fellow addict.

She really gets Nick and Marie understands the shame of addiction. Plus, she was there when Nick hit his rock bottom point and he was there for Marie at what you got to hope was her rock bottom as well. So, for those reasons, Nick and Marie might be a really good match.

Marie’s Impact on Nick and Family Conflict on Y&R

But for other reasons, she’s probably the last person that Nick should be with because two addicts together may keep dragging each other down. But that doesn’t mean Young and the Restless isn’t going there with him and Marie.

Also, I think Nick being with Sharon as a couple is out of reach for now. Over and above the fact that Josh Griffith had literal years to reunite Sharon and Nick. And they hinted it, they teased it, there was a kiss here and there.

But they never delivered a reunion with him and Sharon. But also, I think Nick at this point feels like he’s not worthy of Sharon. Meanwhile, he may see Marie as more on his level. And obviously Jade Harlow is hot even when they’ve got her dressed ratty and sweaty and showing signs of addiction.

This week at rehab, Marie’s a little more cleaned up already. But I think once she’s back on the right track and is free of the pills, she’s going to clean up and look absolutely gorgeous.

So, we may see Nick and Marie bonding in rehab. And then I could see this turning to a real romance that continues after they get out of rehab. And of course, Marie is married, but she and her husband are estranged.

And she just cheated on him with Nick. So, sounds like Marie’s marriage is broken beyond repair at this point anyway. And Nick is certainly single. So, there’s room for romance between Marie and Nick.

Young and Restless: Victor Back to Meddling

But I bet the Newmans probably aren’t going to like Marie because she’s another addict. And basically, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) might hate Marie for the same reasons that Nick’s probably going to like her for.

And then I think we’re likely to see typical Newman behavior. You know, with Victor loving to meddle in his kids’ love lives, and he does it destructively. I could see him trying to get rid of Marie to keep her away from Nick.

I’m sure Victor and others in the family may be afraid of Nick relapsing if he is dating an addict and around somebody else with the same struggle. So, even though it could be coming from a place of concern for his son, I could totally see Victor trying to pay Marie off or threaten her to force her to leave town and stay far away from Nick.

But if Marie lands Nick as a boyfriend, why would she take anything from Victor to leave him? Nick is a sexy hunk with a hero complex and you know, gorgeous. But I could see Marie refusing if Victor tries to pressure her and then her telling Nick what his dad tried to do.

Nick & Marie are a Good Match on Y&R

Because I suspect Marie and Nick might be the type to be totally honest with each other in rehab and as friends and as potential romantic partners. Since Marie has seen Nick at his worst and vice versa, honesty may be easier between them.

However, I expect Nikki might be sympathetic to Marie because Nikki understands addiction, but I still don’t think she would want the woman around Nick and Victor might be cutthroat as usual.

But there’s a chance Marie and Nick might actually help each other stay clean because they can lean on each other for support. Marie and Nick can go to meetings together, keep each other in check.

And this week, Sharon tries to explain to the Newmans how drugs change your brain chemistry. She told them that Nick is literally not the same person that he was. And when Sharon said that, Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) started freaking out and she didn’t want to hear it and told Sharon to stop.

But Victoria and Victor and others trying to ignore the truth and the science of it isn’t going to help. But Nikki gets it. Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) gets it. But for the others, not so much. I could see Marie being a source of friction between Nick and Victor.

Already, Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) is ready to pull back from the family. And Nick might do the same after rehab if he’s gotten in deep with Marie and they try to get her out of Nick’s life.

Tomato red may have started as the color of the summer, but fashion girls clearly aren’t ready to pack it away just yet. The bold, juicy hue continues to pop up everywhere, from breezy vacation outfits to roomy crochet totes to sporty sneakers. If you’re looking for a simple way to refresh your wardrobe before fall, then you’ve got to try this trend ASAP.

Luckily, you don’t have to splurge to get the style. Amazon is packed with chic tomato red finds that make the trend wearable (and super affordable). You can go for statement clothing pieces that are the full look, or opt for small accessories that introduce the color to your existing wardrobe. Whatever you’re after, you’ll be pleased to know that prices start at $6, making it easy to try one of fashion’s hottest color trends now.

17 Chic Tomato Red Pieces Fashion Girls Are Buying

1. Our Favorite: If you’re easing into the tomato red trend, start with these bestselling gingham boxer shorts. They on-sale pick racked up over 5,900 five-star ratings, and look just as cute with a white tank as they do with an oversized button-down shirt.

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Following the overwhelming success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, audiences are eagerly awaiting the next movie in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, Avengers: Doomsday. As the name implies, the film will pit Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against one of the Marvel Universe’s most powerful villains, the sinister Doctor Doom, played, somehow, by Robert Downey Jr. Fans have been waiting for Doom to make his MCU debut for years now, so the movie, scheduled to premiere worldwide on December 18, is probably the year’s hottest ticket.

Before it premieres, though, it’s vital for us to know who Doctor Doom is and, more importantly, just how powerful he is. The Latverian evil genius is commonly regarded as one of Marvel’s mightiest beings, and in this case, it’s actually true. Doom is a powerhouse on multiple levels, enduring as one of the company’s best and strongest foes, often surpassing other villains like Thanos and the mutant En Sabah Nur, AKA Apocalypse. Indeed, his strength is not in question here; instead, we seek to answer the question of just how powerful Doom is. Alas, as it often happens with comic book lore, the answer is not as easy as it seems.

Who Is Doctor Doom?

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Victor von Doom is most commonly depicted as the ruler of the fictional Eastern European nation of Latveria, born to a Latverian healer and a Romani witch. He is closely associated with the Fantastic Four, debuting during the Silver Age of Comics in April 1962 in The Fantastic Four #5. Doom is best known for his trademark metallic mask and suit of armor, which grants him increased durability and weaponry. His face stays hidden behind a mask because of a college accident that left him disfigured. Depending on the continuity, the scars are either significant enough to warrant concealment or minor scratches that affected his ego more than his skin.

Doom has played a major role in many stories starring Marvel’s First Family and is often considered Mister Fantastic’s archenemy. However, he is also an enemy of the Marvel Universe as a whole, acting as the central antagonist of multiple company-wide crossover stories, most notably 2015’s Time Runs Out and Secret Wars, rumored to be the main inspiration for the MCU’s upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, and last year’s One World Under Doom, in which he becomes Sorcerer Supreme.

What Are Doctor Doom’s Powers?

Doctor Doom is such a fascinating character because his power lies at the intersection of three major pillars: science, magic, and influence. The first two often take center stage, to the point where Doom might be best described as the embodiment of science-fantasy. In regards to science, Doom is almost peerless. His intellect rivals Mister Fantastic’s, making him among the top five smartest characters in the entire Marvel Universe. Doom often builds time-bending machines and gadgets, not to mention his trademark Doombots, showcasing his mastery of multiple sciences, from engineering to robotics, biomechanics, neuroscience, and even alien technologies.

As for magic, Doom possesses inherent abilities from his mother, but he also spent years learning the mystic arts, including training under Morgan Le Fay. He knows countless ancient spells and is also a master of the dark arts, can astral project and create portals to demonic realms, including Hell itself. Famously, he freed his mother’s soul from Mephisto’s hold in hell, albeit with some help. Doom’s spells are also particularly strong because he powers them using his suit’s nuclear reactor, unlike other sorcerers who use their actual physical energy and are thus subjected to decay.

The third pillar of Doom’s strengths is also the most underappreciated one: his influence. As the ruler of Latveria, Doom has diplomatic immunity, explaining why he’s often able to operate without restriction on Latverian soil and why his numerous crimes are often tolerated on foregin countries. Latveria itself is one of the world’s foremost technological powers despite its relatively small size, meaning it’s perfectly capable of responding with significant strength should anything happen to Doom on foreign soil. He is also a master manipulator, having successfully tricked numerous characters into doing his bidding, from the Scarlet Witch to Loki himself.

How Powerful Is Doctor Doom?

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Doctor Doom is willpower incarnate; he’s utterly convinced of his might, and to be honest, he has the deeds to back him up. His aforementioned suit of armor has multiple tricks, most notably the ability to siphon multiple types of energy through its systems. Doom has stolen powers from the likes of the Scarlet Witch, the Silver Surfer, and even The Beyonder himself. The armor also grants him so much durability that he has survived a direct attack from a Celestial without being, you know, instantly evaporated from existence. Doom is strong enough to overpower The Hulk during a one-on-one, and he infamously ripped Thanos’ spine during the Secret Wars conflict.

In the magic department, Doom is powerful enough to become the Sorcerer Supreme in Strange’s absence. He can also bring people back from the dead, and he also stole all of Dormammu’s power. Because this is the comic book medium we’re talking about, we simply have to talk about reality-shaping powers; Doom has those. During Secret Wars, the villain ascends into literal godhood, adopting the admittedly badass title of God Emperor Doom and creating Battleworld, ruling over it for eight years. As God Emperor Doom, he was near-omnipotent, capable of rewriting reality itself and bending entire cosmic entities to his will.

Last but certainly not least, Doom is a master tactician, planning decades in advance and preparing contingency plans for everything; if Batman is playing checkers, Doom is playing chess. His backup plans have backup plans, and even when he fails, he always falls on his feet, ready to regroup. Oh, and the citizens of Latveria actually like him, despite him being a near-despot, because the man knows how to rule his country and keep the peace. As you can see, Doctor Doom really is as powerful as you think—more, perhaps. The Avengers certainly have their work cut out for them.

Neil Patrick Harris went to great lengths to protect what he held dear, yet still faced the music from nosy people.

The actor revealed how he managed to keep his sizzling romance with David Burtka under the radar in an era where media attention fixated on homosexual relationships was awfully toxic.

Neil Patrick Harris and his husband dated for a decade before they tied the knot in 2014, four years after welcoming fraternal twins Harper Grace and Gideon Scott via a surrogate in 2010.

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Harris explained on the latest episode of the “Great Company” podcast that he was already in a relationship with Burtka when he auditioned for “How I Met Your Mother.”

He added that everyone on the show knew what was happening with them romantically, but he harbored a fear that he might be the next subject of the ruthless tabloid at the time.

“That was at a time when there were bloggers on the internet that you would go to read the salacious, ‘Try to guess who this actor is that’s gay and in the closet’ comment. There was a fear that I would be, like, the next target on that,” the movie star explained.

In the middle of all that fear, he recalled attending red carpets alongside Burtka and how they would strategically avoid posing for pictures together to throw off the scent of a possible romance or chemistry.

He stressed that while they could avoid discussing their private lives and justify it by focusing solely on their careers, the dynamic made Burtka feel diminished, especially as he was forced to remain in the background while Harris shone.

The Actor Was Eventually Forced To Come Out

Harris continued to the podcast host Jamie Laing that his worst fears eventually came to pass and he found himself in the eye of the hurricane about rumors surrounding his sexuality. He recalled someone asking a publicist about his sexuality, and the publicist did not give an answer the media wanted to hear.

“That turned into, ‘That’s weird for him to say because we know that he’s gay, and why is he doing that?’ Then it became, ‘I’m gonna have to say something,’” Harris continued. He noted that his instinct was to swing into action and get ahead of the story as he did not want to be blackmailed.

Harris then worked with his agent and publicist to craft a captivating coming-out story in 2006, and he nursed a concern for the stigma that would trail his confession because it was the trend to come out after gay people at the time.

Fortunately for the actor, he was able to scale through, as many people were also coming out at the time, and his story did not exactly surprise many people.

Neil Patrick Harris And David Burtka’s Twins May Be Following Them Into Show Business

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In June, the couple linked up with E! News at the Tony Awards to rave about finally attaining the cool parent status with their kids. The couple’s 15-year-old twins reportedly approved of their parenting style, and the couple has reciprocated the entertainment with their impeccable sense of humor.

Burtka shared that their verdict did not come only from within; he also sought confirmation from external sources, which came back green. Friends of the twins revealed to Burtka, after some light investigation, that the kids genuinely like having them as parents and consider them “cool dads.”

On the flipside, Burtka and Harris have realized that raising increasingly independent high schoolers has also required them to adjust their roles. Burtka explained that their children are reaching the age when they want more freedom and may not always want their parents hovering nearby. 

As Harper and Gideon get older, Harris believes they could eventually gravitate toward entertainment, although he would rather they avoid repeating his experience of becoming a professional actor at a young age. Instead, Harris hoped they would attend college, study their interests, and then decide whether performing is right for them.

Inside Their Beautiful Love Story

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In 2004, sparks flew as soon as Harris and Burtka set eyes on each other on that street corner, and they ended up going to the movies for their first date. As noted by The Blast, Harris came out as gay in 2006 in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, where he admitted to being content with his sexuality and living his life to the fullest.

The actor publicly confirmed his relationship in 2007 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” although he kept Burtka’s identity under wraps. A few months after that talk show appearance, they made their red carpet debut at the Emmy Awards that same year.

Three years later, the couple announced they were going to be parents via surrogacy. On their ninth anniversary, the couple shared images of their love with the whole world to see, reiterating and reassuring their love for each other.

Burtka celebrated Harris’ 50th birthday in the same manner, praising him as the best partner who has made their connection a beautiful and genuine one over the years. 

Neil Patrick Harris’ Age Gap Crush On Nick Jonas Landed Him In Hot Water

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In 2022, The Blast reported that a 2015 interview Harris gave on “The Wendy Williams Show” resurfaced, in which he admitted he had a huge crush on Nick Jonas.

Years later, Harris’ truth came back to haunt him as he got slammed for not considering the wide age gap between himself and Jonas before revealing that so publicly.

In a clip from the segment, Harris admitted to Ellen that discussing such feelings might be a bit controversial given their age gap. But he justified it with an excuse that Jonas’ good looks were enough to pique his interest.

Although Harris was married to Burtka at the time, he shared that his partner had no reservations about his decision to speak his truth. At the time of the interview, Nick was 23 years old while Harris was  49.

Hey Big Brother fans, we’ve got so much to talk about today including who’s headed home tonight and whether the votes may flip again.

Big Brother 28: Baby on Board?

So first of all, I want to talk about the Kamu Kirk and Yash Patel looking for baby mamas. They were in the gym with Melody Morris if you haven’t seen this.

Kamu gave out Yash’s IG and said, if you’re interested in having babies with YP, send him an emoji of baby. Kamu said same for me, DM me an emoji of a baby – that tells us you’re interested in having a baby.

Melody was on the elliptical and Kamu said, “what’s your IG? We’re getting you pregnant, like it or not”. Melody laughed and said, “I don’t like it”.

Also, Taylor Brown and Haley Thogmartin talked to Chuk Anyanwu about his aroma. Taylor said there’s a smell when he comes out of the bathroom and Chuk said he took a number two. Taylor said you’re not listening.

She criticized Chuk’s hygiene. Haley told him hair holds odor and said, “If I don’t wash my hair, I have a certain odor”. Taylor said you smell like my brothers. Haley asks are you shaved down there. Chuk said he is. Taylor said he’s not.

Chuk said he grooms it but can’t groom it like he does at home. Taylor said shave, talking about his pubes. Chuk said he can’t shave it in the house because he only has tools for his beard and isn’t going to use the same tools down there.

Big Brother 28: A Tough Talk

Now, in Chuk’s defense, maybe Taylor and Haley have super-sensitive noses like Ormund Hightower from House of Dragons. But also, this isn’t the first Stank Gate in Big Brother.

Last season, Vince Panaro stayed mad calling Keanu Soto “swamp ass”. And there was the whole Austin thing because he worked out way more than he showered. There was Marvin’s feet on BB5 that got a lot of talk.

And fun fact, they actually tore down the Big Brother house after Season 5 because production said the whole place smelled awful.

So, there’s some criticism with some fans saying Taylor should’ve talked to Chuk in private. Danielle Reyes from BB3 and BB7 chimed in and said “private where? Where going to be private. Ya’ll on the feeds 24/7. Reminds me when I was in the house.”

Danielle said to anyone upset at Taylor, “Enhance your calm, ya’ll being stupid.”

And if you ask to speak to someone in private, they’re going to assume game talk. But the cameras are everywhere, so no privacy ever. That’s the deal. But wait, there’s more Derek Frazier and Tiffany Mitchell from the Cookout posted about it.

Derek said: “If you don’t understand what Taylor was saying, don’t worry, we made a visual aid for you”. And he posted a video of Tiffany demonstrating saying “if you don’t have clippers, use these and held up a pair of scissors”.

Then Tiffany mimed trimming pubes. Then she had body wash and a washcloth and demonstrated squirting a half bottle and said this is what he’s supposed to do and gestured aggressively scrubbing her groin.

There was more to it with Tiff then saying this is what Chuk’s doing and demonstrated a small amount of soap on the cloth and a cursory top bottom pits and walk out. You can see it below. Tiffany’s always fun.

If you didn’t understand what Taylor was saying, don’t worry, we made a visual aid for y’all. #BB28 https://t.co/Vqn32Vefbg pic.twitter.com/jsTeIqIKmZ

— •IG: TheDerekFrazier (@TheDerekFrazier) August 13, 2026

Word got out about the Haley, Taylor, Chuk talk and Dee Valladares was defending Chuk to Angela Murray said it was mean spirited when Taylor told Chuk to “figure it out”.

Big Brother: Eviction Predictions

Okay now let’s talk about the eviction prediction. Dee and Angela are still talking out whether they can flip the vote to save Haley. And Dee said they have to keep Lala Verrett and Taylor out of the loop if they do.

Dee thinks Haley won’t come after her and Angela. So, Dee thinks Haley’s going after Taylor and Lala if she stays. Dee also said they need to keep Kamu in the loop but not to tell him until the last minute.

There’s 10 votes tonight so 6 to evict because if it was a tie, Lala would break it against Haley. Angela, Dee and maybe Kamu is three. The math’s not mathing on the other three even if they got Devens on-board.

They might swing Drew Campbell to do it which would make 5. And if Barrett Pfeiffer was off the block because he wins Blockbuster, they could swing it. But the BB28 house would explode. Lala would rain hell down on Dee and Angela and the flippers.

And thing is, Mallory’s got Drew on her poop list because Dee told Mallory that Drew ratted her out for wanting to go after the icons specifically renomming Dee.

Dee told Barrett she told Mallory that’s what Drew told her. And then Barrett told Drew that Dee did it and he’s annoyed. Mallory and Melody are also annoyed and agreed they can’t tell Drew anything game related. So, FAP’s cracking down the middle.

Big Brother 28: Throwback to BB27

Back to votes. Haley and Chuk both refuse to campaign although Haley and Angela did hug it out just a little. Right now, this is how the votes look to land tonight. If Barrett wins BB Blockbuster, Haley’s out 10-0 unless she gets a sympathy vote or Dee’s flip manifests.

If Chuk wins Blockbuster, I can’t see any path forward for LumberJill because Dee can’t get the house to flip against Barrett to keep Haley. And if Haley wins the Blockbuster, and it’s Chuk vs Barrett same thing. Chuk’s going to be meeting Julie Chen tonight.

Also, can I say that I enjoyed in the veto comp when Kamu did that throwback and said I believe you have a prompt.  The disco stuff was cute. Devens outfit was my fave with the leather jacket. They all looked great.

Also, the intern running the Big Brother official insta account went ham on Wednesday. They posted a pile of memes. I’m going show you two. The first is “I’m Drew and you’re watching the Disney Channel“.

And the last one upset a few people. But overall got more likes than controversy. It’s a poll asking who suffered more, Haley or Jesus – with Haley at 74 percent.

UPDATE: Dee may have gotten her wish – the vote flip seems to be a go. Don’t miss tonight’s live eviction episode to see if she pulls it off.

Perez Hilton‘s sister described what it was like to find her brother in the nude and covered in blood following his recent hospitalization. Hilton was hospitalized in Miami on Tuesday, August 4, after he self-harmed during a livestream on TikTok.

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Perez Hilton Hospitalized After He’s Seen Harming Himself On TikTok Livestream

Perez Hilton was hospitalized after he was seen self-harming on a TikTok livestream last week. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office released a statement noting they responded to the home after receiving multiple reports about the livestream, per E! News.

“The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media,” reads the statement. “Deputies quickly located the individual’s residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed he was alone inside.”

After the celebrity blogger was hospitalized, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office released another statement to the press.

“The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention,” the statement noted. “The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals are also on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family.”

Hilton’s three children, Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and 8-year-old Mayte, were in the home with Hilton just before the live stream but “immediately fled” amid his “severe mental health crisis,” his family noted, per PEOPLE. Additionally, Hilton’s sister and niece were also in the home just before the livestream.

Hilton’s Sister Found Him Locked In His Bedroom

His sister, Barbara Lavandeira, told Page Six that August 4 would “forever be one of the darkest days my family and I have ever experienced.”

Lavandeira said that Hilton, whose birth name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was in his bedroom behind a locked, closed door. She added that she knocked on the door and the 48-year-old responded that he was fine, but “something just felt wrong.”

“I unlocked his bedroom door and realized he was inside the bathroom,” she said. “I knocked several more times and told him I was going to come in if he didn’t open the door. He still didn’t answer, so I unlocked it. When I opened the door, my nightmare became a reality.” 

Lavandeira Found Perez Naked And Covered In Blood

Lavandeira said that after she opened the bathroom door, she saw Hilton naked and bloodied from cuts. In addition, he was also holding a box cutter.

“Mario was standing in front of the shower, naked, cut up, covered in blood, with a box cutter in his hand,” she said.

She said what happened next caught her by surprise.

“What I can say with certainty is that I didn’t recognize my brother when I looked at him. I saw it in his eyes,” she added. “They didn’t look the same. Then, a split second later, he smiled at me. It felt like I was staring at someone else.”

According to NBC Miami, Hilton’s family noted that he required surgery after the suicide attempt but was recovering.

“He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days,” reads a family statement. “His treatment and recovery will be a long process.”

Subsequently, Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, was taking care of his three children after the incident and filed for temporary custody amid his hospitalization, per Page Six.

Her attorney told Page Six that the children’s safety was her main concern following the tragedy. In addition, Hilton reportedly “voluntarily consented” to the temporary custody request.

“I realize that by signing this document, I am consenting to the Petitioner having temporary legal custody of the minor children and that such temporary custody is in the best interest of the children,” court documents state.

A source also told the outlet that Perez nearly died from sepsis in March. He was hospitalized after taking the flu vaccine on an empty stomach. After that, he reportedly got an ulcer, which led to sepsis.

“His health struggles this year have been extreme,” said the source. “The sepsis honestly almost killed him. I don’t know if people realize just how traumatic and horrific that was for him, both physically, but also emotionally.”

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Off Campus has already been renewed for season 2 — but not every cast member is coming back to the show.

Based on the book series by Elle Kennedy, the show, which premiered in May 2026, follows an elite ice hockey team — and the women in their lives — as they “grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery — forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood,” read the official synopsis.

Season 1 is centered around the “sexy and fun ‘opposites attract’ romance between quiet songwriter, Hannah, and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett.” (In addition to. Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli, the show introduces characters played by Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Josh Heuston and Stephen Kalyn as well.)

With each season being based on a different love story in the Briar U universe, it probably comes as no surprise that not every character will be featured prominently every season. Creator Louisa Levy confirmed one season 2 absence but keep scrolling for a full breakdown of who is — and isn’t — returning:

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Ella Bright

Bright confirmed to Us that the plan is for them to be “sticking” around before Cameli added, “We’re excited to see what season 2 holds for [us].”

Belmont Cameli

“I totally understand your concern,” Cameli exclusively told Us about each season of the Prime Video show being focused on a different fictional couple. “We will be along for the ride the whole time.”

Mika Abdalla

Abdalla’s character Allie will be the lead of season 2.

Stephen Thomas Kalyn

Kalyn’s character Dean is going to take center stage as well.

Jalen Thomas Brooks

With his own book in the mix, Brooks is returning as Tucker in future seasons of the hit Prime Video show.

Antonio Cipriano

Cipriano’s character Logan is expected to take center stage either in season 3.

Josh Heuston

Levy confirmed in May 2026 that Justin wouldn’t appear in season 2, telling TV Guide, “Not next season, but I love Josh and I would not write him off if I can find a way to bring Justin back at some point.”

She continued: “We never got a chance to meet Stella, who is the person he ends up with in the book. So maybe we’ll find a way to fold him into a future season.”

Levy noted that it wasn’t always the plan for Justin to be absent. “We don’t have him [available] next season, but never say never,” she added.

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Steve Howey

While Garrett is still being featured in the show, it remains unclear whether Howey will be involved.

India Fowler

Logan’s love interest, Grace, was cast in anticipation of a season 2 introduction.

Shay Rudolph

Rudolph, meanwhile, will play Dean’s sister, Summer.