The Bold and the Beautiful shows that RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) is thrilled that his pitch for the youth line with Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) got the green light from Eric Forrester (John McCook). And when RJ talked to Electra about it, he pitched her as the muse and the face of the line while he and Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz) would be the two designers.

But this week, it looks like RJ may be grabbing control of the line, and he could push Zende aside in a kind of sneaky power play. We’re going to talk about how RJ might infuriate Zende if he plays dirty games with this new line.

Bold and the Beautiful: RJ’s Big Idea

So, while Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) were still in Monaco with Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), we saw RJ talk about this new line with Zende and he was really excited about it and we know he’s been down in the dumps ever since Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) went over to House of Logan because when she walked out on Forrester Creations that left Zende’s hope for the future design stuck on the shelf and then RJ and Electra presented this new line concept to Eric and he was thrilled at the idea of Electra being the face and especially about using this new line to get revenge on Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and Hope.

But when RJ showed Eric the designs, if I recall correctly, RJ was only showing off his designs that he had sketched, and Zende wasn’t involved in that meeting. And then when RJ and Electra pitched to Ridge, guess who wasn’t in that meeting either? Yeah, Zende. And he should be in that meeting, right? As one of the designers.

 RJ Takes Over on B&B?

So, there’s a spoiler photo for this week of Ridge, Eric, Brooke, RJ, and Electra all having a meeting in the CEO office. And I’m sure they’re talking about the youth line that RJ wants to launch to replace Hope for the Future. So, this might be an official pitch to the whole team or them making the launch plan, stuff like that. But Zende doesn’t have a seat at the table. Like literally, you know, maybe he came in later. But at a glance, it looks like RJ’s running the show in this meeting with the executive team and only Electra is there at his side.

So, what I’m wondering is, did RJ just take over and cut Zende out of everything? Because RJ’s acting like he’s in charge of the line and Zende is a designer that’s working for him. And to be fair, this was RJ’s big idea. But he has minimal design experience, certainly not as a lead designer. Zende has way more experience as co-lead with Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) on Hope for the Future.

And we all know RJ’s determined to make a name for himself. In his mind, he’s the new Ridge and Electra is the new Brooke. And they’ll be side by side. You know, RJ’s envisioning them on the runway together, getting applause like his parents. And it’s all part of his plan to keep Electra at his side long term. Plus, there’s an official The Bold and the Beautiful spoiler for this week that says RJ owns his actions.

Bold and Beautiful: RJ’s Big Plans

So, I’m thinking he’s pushing forward with no regard to Zende having the role that he should on this line. And he might be asked about it by Eric, by Brooke, by Ridge. And he goes, “Yeah, well, I want this project to be mine. I thought of it.” And RJ may say, “This is for me and Electra.” He may even say, “We’re like the new Brooke and Ridge.”

So, you know, RJ may even tell Eric and Ridge that Zende can work on the line, but RJ may say he wants to run with it. And since he’s Ridge and Brooke’s Golden Boy, whom Eric also likes to pet, they might actually let RJ do this. After all, they’ve not heard from Zende during any of this pitch process. But that may be because RJ’s not telling Zende these meetings are happening. He may be leaving him in the dark on purpose. And I don’t think Zende is going to agree to answer to RJ.

Zende Pushed Too Far on B&B

Zende already hated it when he was stuck consulting on RJ’s men’s line. And if you recall, before Hope’s betrayal was revealed, Ridge just appointed Zende as the sole lead designer on Hope for the Future. Plus, he’s been at Forrester Creations for many years, designing for a long time. RJ’s brand new. And in fact, because RJ named Zende as lead on Hope for the Future, he may assume Ridge will name him lead on this new youth line, but I don’t think it’s going to happen that way. If RJ is named lead designer, I think Zende will be furious.

And I think he should be. He was already devastated that his work on Hope for the Future was scrapped after Hope left, and her exit left Zende at loose ends. And then RJ came along with this idea for Electra being the face of this line. And Zende was thrilled. But if he finds out that RJ is edging him out, obviously, Zende is going to hate that. And if Ridge announces that RJ will be the creative director or the lead designer and Zende will be reporting to RJ, honestly, I could see Zende snapping.

Bold and the Beautiful: Zende Packs Up and Goes to Logan?

I’ve been wondering for a while if he might leave Forrester Creations, and he might be so mad at RJ and Ridge that he goes over to Logan. I have wondered for a while if Zende was going to end up working with Katie and Hope. And if Zende does go over to Logan, I’m thinking instead of joining Hope’s line that Katie might use Zende in a different way. Picture this. He’s so mad he walks out of Forrester after RJ’s power grab. And then Zende goes over to see Katie and Hope, and he reveals that Forrester Creations has a new youth line that’s going to be done by RJ and Electra, and they’re planning to use it for revenge on House of Logan.

So then Katie might reward Zende and offer him the chance to do a youth line for Logan to compete directly with RJ. And if Zende’s furious at RJ, yeah, I think he would jump at that opportunity. What would be doubly interesting is if Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) is fired from Forrester, which seems inevitable, and she winds up working with Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) at Logan, which also feels inevitable. And since Dylan is an artist with really good taste, she might wind up as Zende’s muse. It would be amazing if we had a youth line at Logan designed by Zende and with Dylan as the face of it.

Bold and Beautiful: Zende & Dylan the Perfect Pair

You know, Zende is an adopted orphan with a fascinating backstory. Pair him with a fresh-faced Midwestern girl who’s living a Cinderella story in LA. A lot of young girls might find that really inspiring because it’s a life that they could see themselves achieving. Picture that versus RJ and Electra, who are nepo babies with silver spoons in their mouths that a lot of people can’t identify with. That could be a really interesting fashion rivalry. Honestly, I’ve been low-key wanting Zende to go to Logan because he’s underappreciated at Forrester just like Hope and Katie were.

And if Zende leaves, this could cause huge PR problems for Forrester Creations. Remember, Carter said they were taking a beating online, with people talking about culture problems driving away employees like Hope and Katie. And there were so many questions about Eric’s short-term exit also on Bold and the Beautiful. So for Forrester to wind up over at Logan, for Zende to leave them and go over to Katie, that would hit Forrester hard in a way that even a new youth line couldn’t make up for.

FC in Trouble on Bold

Ridge already said their sales numbers aren’t what they need to be, and when they were in Monte Carlo, they found out they’ve been losing customers. So, Zende leaving could wreck them, and it would all be down to RJ. It’s hard to imagine how Ridge could explain that another Forrester left them and went to Logan, but their company culture is just fine, and they’re not to blame. This could be financially devastating. It could take the legs out from under their youth line, especially if Zende rushed his youth line out with Katie, you know, smoothing the way. So, all of this could start because RJ has a mega crush on Electra and is shoving Zende aside.

Hours after Dolly Parton was laid to rest, her longtime friend and co-star Jane Fonda reflected on their relationship and spoke about how dear she holds Parton. 

The “Queen of Country” died on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer, leaving fans and fellow entertainers mourning her loss.

 Amid the grief, those closest to Parton have been keeping her legacy alive by sharing stories of the woman behind the legend.

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Fonda became emotional as she looked back on her years with Parton, describing the singer’s deep care for others. The pair first grew close while working together, but their connection extended far beyond the screen. 

When Fonda was asked what Parton meant to her, she was tearful before summing up the country legend in one word. “She meant love. She loved everyone,” the “Grace and Frankie” star told “Democracy Now.” 

Fonda continued, remembering Parton’s deep affection for people and visits they made to poor communities in Tennessee and Arkansas. 

According to Fonda, the “Steel Magnolias” actress never treated those she met as though they were beneath her. Instead, dressed in her “full regalia,” she approached them with genuine respect and warmth, and because of Parton, they also accepted Fonda. 

“They loved her so much that they accepted my presence, and it was so clear that she absolutely respected them,” Fonda said. “That was why there was so much love. She never played down. She was always who she was, out of respect for her fans.”

For Fonda, those experiences were a lesson to her on how important it is to appreciate the people who support you.

Reba McEntire Opened Up About Moments With Parton She Will Always Treasure 

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Fonda is not the only star reflecting on the time she spent with the country music star. Reba McEntire has also reflected on the deceased icon’s impact, holding on to two particular encounters that remain very close to her heart.

As The Blast reported, in McEntire’s tribute to Parton, she noted she would “never forget” their first meeting and their last conversation. “I hold it with love in my heart,” McEntire shared. 

She also celebrated the eleven-time Grammy Winner’s extraordinary talent, describing her as someone whose place could never truly be filled.

Cher Praised The ‘Jolene’ Singer’s Positivity As She Battled Health Issues

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Cher, another longtime companion of Parton, also offered glimpses into her friendship with the 80-year-old and her approach to life. 

During a recent appearance on “CBS News,” Cher spoke about Parton’s ability to remain hopeful while dealing with the health struggles she kept largely away from the public eye.

“No matter what was happening, she was either going to go with it, or it was going to get better,” Cher said, according to The Blast. “She just had a spirit, and it was a spirit that was always thinking the best was happening, the best was going to happen.”

Dolly Parton Was Honored With An Intimate Farewell Ceremony 

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While Parton’s pals and colleagues have been reflecting on her life, her family gathered privately in Nashville to say their final goodbyes.

According to The Blast, about a dozen relatives, including Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver, arrived at the cemetery carrying flowers for the intimate gathering.

Insiders reported heavy police presence before their arrival, with one officer on scene adding that Seaver appeared to be “in charge” of the private gathering. 

The “Dumb Blonde” singer was interred beside her husband Carl Dean, who passed away in March 2025 at the age of 82.

Dolly Parton Scored a Major Posthumous Milestone

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Even after her death, Parton’s music continues to live on, with one of her most recognizable songs now closing in on a big UK chart achievement.

The Blast recently reported that “9 to 5” is projected to reach No. 1 on the UK singles chart after a surge in interest over the past week.

The Official Charts Company predicted the song to remain at the top of the chart through the week and potentially claim the coveted No. 1 position on Friday.

The 1980 hit previously earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song and three Grammy nominations. Now, more than four decades after its release, the track could give the country icon another remarkable milestone.

LEGO has unveiled its brand-new set, and once again, it’s for a franchise that has yet to make its debut with this toy brand. While LEGO has a history of collaborating with well-known IPs like Minecraft and, most recently, Pokémon, it also opens its doors to other existing brands through its LEGO Ideas program. Now, two iconic characters will be transformed into brick-built figures.

LEGO Ideas is an official LEGO program that encourages fans to submit ideas that could become LEGO sets. Sets made through this program include Snoopy, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, The Twilight Cullen House, Disney Pixar Luxo Jr., and The Nightmare Before Christmas, to name a few. In addition to bringing non-partnered brands to LEGO, the LEGO Ideas program has allowed fans to transform everyday objects and real-life places into bricks, from Polaroid cameras and typewriters to musical instruments.

Recently, LEGO announced it will release its first ever Wallace & Gromit set, bringing this iconic claymation duo to the brand for the first time. Listed at $99.99, this set will be based on the 1995 film Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave. This 1038-piece set lets builders recreate Wallace and Gromit riding their iconic motorbike, and they can pose both characters as they like. The Wallace & Gromit Set was created by fan designer Sébastien Esnault (aka Pidelium) as part of the LEGO Ideas challenge, “90s Throwback – The Next Chapter,” where it challenged fans to create LEGO sets based on iconic TV shows and films from the 90s. As of writing, the Wallace & Gromit set is available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.

What Is ‘Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave’ About?

Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave is a 1995 stop-motion animated short film produced by Aardman Animations and the third installment in the Wallace & Gromit franchise, following The Wrong Trousers. The story follows Wallace and Gromit as they run a window-cleaning business. One day, a sheep follows them home, and Wallace decides to clean him using one of his machines. However, things take a turn when Preston, a sinister dog, steals Wallace’s machine as part of a larger scheme involving the local sheep.

Since its release, Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave has received a perfect 100% critics score and a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won Best Animated Short Film at the 1996 Academy Awards. More than a decade later, Shaun the Sheep, who debuted in the short, received his own spin-off series in 2007, called Shaun the Sheep, which is still airing to this day and has become one of the longest-running animated series on British Television.

Wallace & Gromit’s most recent movie, Vengeance Most Fowl, is streaming now on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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The odds are officially in all of our’ favor this September. President Snow would surely approve. The Hunger Games franchise is preparing to return to Panem with Sunrise on the Reaping, an adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ enormously successful 2025 novel centered on the Second Quarter Quell and a young Haymitch Abernathy and, while the movie itself is still a couple of months away, audiences will now have an opportunity to see it on the big screen considerably earlier.

Fans will get an exclusive sneak peek in theaters this week as The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits multiplexes for an extended preview as part of a special re-release of the five previous Hunger Games movies, giving fans their first opportunity to get an early big-screen look at the next chapter in the franchise.

The theatrical event will bring The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Part 1, Mockingjay – Part 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes back to theaters, allowing audiences to revisit Panem before the franchise returns with Haymitch’s story.

What Is ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ About?

Sunrise on the Reaping takes place 24 years before the games that introduced us to Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), and begins on the 16th birthday of Haymitch Abernathy, who ends up in the 50th Hunger Games, which is celebrating its Second Quarter Quell. This time, it has twice the usual number of tributes, with 48 children selected to compete rather than 24. Haymitch encounters familiar faces from novels past while trying to find a way to “break the machine” that controls Panem from within the arena itself.

Joseph Zada (We Were Liars) will take over the role of Haymitch, which was originally played by Woody Harrelson, while Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2) plays Dove Baird. It also features Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons (Civil War) as a young Plutarch Heavensbee, Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter) as President Snow, Elle Fanning (The Great) as a young Effie Trinket, Kieran Culkin (Succession) will portray the middle-aged Caesar Flickerman, and Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction) will appear as the vile Drusilla Sickle. Francis Lawrence has returned to direct after previously helming every Hunger Games movie since Catching Fire, including The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for more.

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Right now on the Netflix streaming charts in America, the true crime docuseries Death of the Pastor’s Wife reigns supreme. This follows the past couple of weeks of dominance from Outer Banks Season 5, as the return of John B (Chase Stokes), Sarah (Madelyn Cline), Kiara (Madison Bailey), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), and Cleo (Carlacia Grant) for one last time stole the spotlight. Tyler Perry‘s mystery drama Beauty in Black, AMC’s Talamasca: The Secret Order, and the reality series Love is Blind: UK are also all proving popular in the U.S.

But what about comedy on Netflix? Well, since its third season returned on August 13, the most-watched comedy series on the world’s biggest streamer has been Tires, as Shane Gillis’ alternate version of himself continues to make the life of Will (Steve Gerben) difficult in the most hilarious ways. The successful comedy series — which has also featured Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros Halkias, Peter Reeves, Andrew Schulz, Tommy Pope, and Thomas Haden Church — made its biggest splash yet with its third season.

It’s been reported that the series managed to climb as high as number 5 on the Netflix Global Top 10 English TV list, earning 2.8 million views during its second week on the platform, which marked a 33% increase over Season 2. Since its 2024 debut, Tires has accumulated an impressive 45 million total views, with this third season showcasing its steady rise in popularity. Gillis and co are now being rewarded for their success, as Variety exclusively revealed that Tires has been officially renewed for Season 4.

The Shane Gillis Netflix Collaboration Continues

Not only is Gillis’ best series coming back for more, but Netflix has also partnered with the self-aware comedian and John McKeever on a new creative partnership that will include shows and movies, as well as two new stand-up specials from Gillis. In a statement about Tires’ renewal, Gillis briefly said, “It’s cool to get to make another season of Tires,” with McKeever adding, “I love this show and everyone who works on it. Excited to make more.” Tracey Pakosta, Netflix’s vice president of U.S. comedy, said:

“Tires continues to deliver the unapologetic comedy and authentic point of view Shane, John and Steve’s fans know and love, and Season 3 hitting its highest-ever Top 10 ranking proves this fandom just keeps growing. We love working with this team and can’t wait to see what’s next for the Valley Forge crew in Season 4.”

Tires Season 4 is on the way. Stay tuned to Collider for more.

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A fundraiser made to support 90 Day Fiancé alum Jenny Slatten amid her battle with ALS has raised more than $100,000.

The GoFundMe page, created by Jenny’s friend Penny Minincleri, has received $110,116 out of $171,700 since its launch on May 20. Nearly 3,000 people have donated as of publication.

“Jenny (Janet Colleen Slatten) was recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS),” the page’s description reads. “Although she is still in the early stages, she has already begun experiencing symptoms such as changes in her voice, slurred speech, and difficulty swallowing.”

ALS is a “nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord,” according to the Mayo Clinic. The illness “leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms that get worse over time,” eventually affecting the muscles needed to move, speak, eat and breathe.

“As many of you know, ALS is a progressive disease that will require increasing medical care and support over time,” the page continued. “The primary purpose of this fundraiser is to help cover Jenny’s growing medical expenses, including mobility equipment such as a walker and wheelchair, in-home nursing or caregiver support and future hospital and treatment costs. Medication alone for 1 year will exceed $200,000.”

The fundraiser also aims to help Jenny’s daughters, Christina and Dominique, spend extended time in India with their mom throughout her health battle. (Jenny, 68, moved to India in 2019 to be with husband Sumit Singh, whom she married in 2021, as seen on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way.)

“If you know Jenny and Sumit, whether through the show, social media, or personally, you know how loving, genuine and kindhearted they are,” the page added. “Any donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward helping them navigate the financial challenges ahead and ensuring Jenny has the care and support she needs.”

An update in early July revealed that Jenny had experienced trouble swallowing and struggled with migraines beginning in December 2025. She underwent testing to determine whether she had a gene that would respond to medication designed to slow down the disease’s progression.

Related: 90 Day Fiance’s Jenny and Sumit Shut Down ‘Lie’ About Her ALS Battle

90 Day Fiancé star Sumit Singh is setting the record straight about one rumor surrounding wife Jenny Slatten’s ALS diagnosis. “What you see on some pages, some people are posting that she’s on a hospital bed and unable to do anything, which is a lie,” Sumit, 38, shared via Instagram on Monday, July 27. “Jenny […]

“Since that diagnosis and in the last 8 months, Jenny’s voice has deteriorated and speaks very slowly and she is experiencing weakness and loss of mobility while walking,” the page continued. “Once an avid walker, Jenny can only take a few steps at a time now but is still determined to keep walking.”

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A later update revealed that Jenny and Sumit, 38, would move to the U.S. for medical care if Sumit can obtain an emergency visa and if Jenny is cleared to fly.

In an Instagram video on Sunday, August 30, Sumit shared more news regarding his wife’s condition.

“Unfortunately, the ALS is progressing and now it’s starting showing more in her talking, like, it’s hard for her to talk now,” he said. “Earlier, she was doing good. It’s progressing, but we were thinking that we’d come to America … if we can get proper treatment. I always keep my hopes high, and I feel that America might have something better for Jenny and she can get at least a better support system.”

Avengers Endgame: Encore is just days away from entering the big screen, giving fans another chance to revisit 2019’s cinematic event with new scenes connected to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. During its initial theatrical run, the 2019 Marvel Studios feature became a massive success, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time between 2019 and 2021 and was praised for its execution of concluding 11 years of cinematic storytelling in three hours. With this re-release expected to perform well, given its record-breaking trailer viewership numbers, cinema chains have prepared for the influx of fans attending this special screening.

Avengers: Endgame is the 4th Avengers team-up movie and the 22nd installment of the MCU, taking place immediately after the events of Avengers: Infinity War, when Thanos (Josh Brolin) snapped half of the universe away, leaving those left behind to bring everyone back. Since its release, Avengers: Endgame grossed over $2.7 billion worldwide and was highly praised by fans and critics alike. Avengers: Endgame was also the final story of the Infinity Saga, paving the way for Marvel Studios’ next arc – the Multiverse Saga, starting with WandaVision.

As fans prepare to return to theaters to watch the theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame, movie theaters and Marvel have decided to capitalize on the collectible popcorn bucket trend, which wasn’t as prevalent in 2019, and unveiled two buckets based on the Marvel superhero Iron Man. The first is the Mark 85 Helmet, a collectible popcorn bucket based on Iron Man’s helmet, and the second is the Nano Gauntlet, based on the Iron Man Infinity Gauntlet. Both come with large popcorn. Large cinema chains like Regal have announced they will sell these collectible popcorn buckets on September 24.

What Is Avengers: Endgame About?

Avengers: Endgame takes place immediately after the Thanos snap, where the remaining Avengers witness their loved ones and the people they know gone. While the Avengers did manage to find Thanos, the mad titan revealed that the gauntlet is now useless as he destroyed the stones. Five years later, the world adapts to this new world order, until Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) escapes the Quantum Realm and tells the Avengers they could get the stones and bring everyone back through time travel. From there, the Avengers prepare themselves to engage in a high-stakes “time heist” mission.

Avengers Endgame: Encore enters theaters on September 25, 2026. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest news.

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The Young and the Restless could soon see Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) in a position he’s really never been in before. Because soon, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) might see his namesake son as the golden boy for a change, you know, the one that the mustache puts ahead of all his other kids, including Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle).

Right now, Victoria’s making decisions that Victor’s going to hate once he finds out. And Nick’s about to do some things Victor won’t approve of, in and out of rehab. Meanwhile, Adam’s being a good boy.

Young and the Restless: Adam Jumps to Fave Newman Child?

So, we could soon see Adam in the position of Victor’s favorite child, at least for a moment. And it may all be down to choices Victoria and Nick make in their love lives. And Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) may have a hand in this family upheaval as well.

So, we all know Adam’s got a history of getting on Victor’s bad side. Adam and Victor have been at odds so many times over the years. They’ve been full-on enemies at several points. If you recall, Adam conspired to send Victor to prison at one point, and then he did the same to Adam. It was really messy and ugly. But lately, aside from the debate about targeting Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope), which Adam and Chelsea didn’t want to do, Adam has been on Victor’s good side.

And at this point, Adam’s tired of being the black sheep of the Newmans. He mentioned that not too long ago. It came up when Victor appointed Victoria as CEO of Newman Enterprises when they got it back from Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). And at the time, Victor also promised Nick a job there, too, once he’s out of rehab.

Adam Protects Sally on Y&R

Meanwhile, Adam and Chelsea were left empty-handed because Newman Media was still merged with Spectra Charles. And when Adam tried to convince Victor that he and Chelsea could build something new, Victor said, “Whatever, but he’s still going to target Sally.” And that’s why, if you recall, he went behind Victor’s back.

So back then, Adam told Sally he’s been doing everything right, and Victor still didn’t put him in charge of the family company. So Adam felt like basically all his effort was for nothing. This drama led to Adam buying Newman Media from Sally, which ticked off Victor. But things pivoted because Nick collapsed and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) moved in on Chancellor, and that changed the focus.

So, Adam then began using Newman Media to target Billy. So, that has him getting a pat on the head from Victor. And as you know, Adam’s always been desperate for Victor’s approval. And now, Adam’s living in Victor’s old house, and he’s doing what he’s told. And Adam has always hoped to be named as CEO of the family company, not through shenanigans, not through bribery, leverage, you know, but legit because Victor wanted him there.

And of course, Adam’s been CEO before, but he doesn’t want to do it in a shady way. He wants to earn it. And based on changing dynamics in the Newman family, it might happen. Victor might put Adam in charge of the company and name him the golden boy. Based on current storylines, it looks like Victoria and Nick may both end up on Victor’s bad side.

Young and Restless: Nick’s Choices Annoy Victor

Let’s start with Nick. Now, I don’t think this is anything to do with his addiction that sets Victor off. He’s fully supportive of Nick getting clean. He doesn’t blame him for the addiction. But while Nick’s in rehab trying to stay clean, Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) has become close to Nick. And already it’s more than friendship because Marie and Nick slept together. So, it’s very intense. It’s complex. And you can see this week that Marie is leaning on Nick. And I fully expect him and Marie to start an official romance. We all know Nick has that hero complex. He needs to save everybody, especially the women in his life.

He already saved Marie’s life when she overdosed in the motel room when they met. And now Nick’s trying to help Marie stay clean while trying to stay clean himself. So Nick’s trying to save her every day in rehab. And Victor is already concerned about Nick and Marie because we heard Victor telling Nikki he’s afraid Marie is going to be a bad influence.

I get that because Nick should be focused on his own recovery and not Marie’s recovery. And since she and Nick are both addicts, if Marie falls off the wagon, Nick might tumble right with her. Plus, rehab and twelve-step programs strongly recommend against starting new relationships while in recovery. But on the other hand, Nick feels ashamed around his family, but with Marie, he doesn’t because Nick and Marie are in the same boat and they understand each other.

 Victor Terrified of Losing Nick on Y&R

But of course, Victor only cares about Nick’s well-being after watching him overdose and basically die right in front of him. So, Victor is afraid to lose him. And if Nick gets involved with Marie in rehab and, you know, stays with her after he gets out, I don’t think Victor’s going to tolerate it. On top of that, I expect Nikki keeps pushing for Jack to be Nick’s sponsor.

So, if he’s with Marie and also spending time with Jack as his sponsor, Victor may lose it, and he may tell Nick, “Get rid of that trashy woman and drop Jack. I’ll find you a better sponsor or else.” And because of his hero complex, I doubt that Nick would do what Victor says about Marie. And he may be stubborn about Jack as well. And Nikki may be fighting Victor about Jack.

So, in the end, Victor may tell Nick he can’t work at Newman Enterprises. I can see Victor lashing out, telling Nick, “Until you start living the way that I approve of, you know, you can’t be around us.” Meanwhile, Adam’s going to be the good child for a change.

Young and the Restless: Victoria Enrages Victor

So, now let’s talk about Victoria, because she just slept with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), and Victoria and Kyle agreed it was a one-time deal, but it’s not. It soon turns into a full-blown fling. And actor Michael Mueller said that soon enough there are feelings forming between Victoria and Kyle, but they are going to agree to keep it a secret affair. Now, I think the Abbotts won’t actually care if he’s with Victoria, other than not wanting more trouble from the mustache.

But Victor hates the Abbotts, and he will not tolerate this. If you recall, he really hated when Kyle was dating Claire. Victor even offered to fund Audrey’s company, Vibrante, if she would seduce Kyle away from Claire. And Kyle now despises Victor for nearly getting his parents killed. So they are at the worst point ever with each other.

So once Victor finds out Kyle is sleeping with Victoria, especially after dating Claire, I think Victor is going to blow his top. And Victoria said something recently that might have been foreshadowing. She told Kyle she is due for Victor to disown her again on Young and the Restless. And he might. Victoria already knows her daddy Victor will hate her being with Kyle. And the fake corporate rivalry that’s allowing Victoria to spend time with Kyle is going to be another thing Victor’s going to blow up about.

Young and Restless: Victor Flips on Nick & Victoria

You know, he’s going to figure out they’re having an affair and then all heck’s going to break loose. And if Victoria sticks with Kyle and refuses to dump him because she’s caught feelings, you know, Victoria doing that on top of Nick choosing Marie in defiance and both of them going against what Victor wants, that’s when things may change.

If all these stars align, I could see Victor making Adam CEO of Newman Enterprises, disowning Victoria, and kicking Nick out of his life. And of course, Victoria would be angry if Adam wound up with the CEO job, but if she was happy with Kyle, you know, Victoria might decide, all right, it’s a fair trade. As for Nick, he can be very stubborn. I think he would dig in his heels and say he didn’t want to work at Newman anyway, so Adam could finally get everything he’s always wanted because Victoria and Nick may soon defy Victor.

Days of Our Lives still has Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) and Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien), with help from Leo Stark (Greg Rikkart) investigating the stolen Gabi Chic handbag designs. But are they looking for the right culprit at DiMera Enterprises? Gabi’s now convinced the culprit isn’t at Titan, but at DiMera, and that it is EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel). But is she right, or is she just making assumptions based on nothing?

Days of our Lives: Gabi’s Shocking Realization

Now, let’s dive in. Earlier this summer, Gabi ran into Gwen in Horton Town Square, and Gabi noticed Gwen was carrying a new Gabi Chic bag, and she was excited. But it didn’t take Gabi long to realize that Gwen was carrying a knockoff bag, not a true designer purse. Later, Leo came along, and he wanted in on the action. And so, right now, he and Gwen really want to help Gabi.

And of course, she’s desperate to get to the bottom of the design theft. Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) talked it through with Gabi from a law enforcement perspective, but it looks like the FBI can’t really do a lot about it right now. A lot of this stuff is happening overseas. Phony designer purses also are not really a high priority for crime fighters. Even so, Rafe promised he’d do what he could, but nothing’s come of it.

Gabi Flips on Xander & Philip on DOOL

So, we all wondered if Gabi, Gwen, and Leo would circle back around to this case after the kidnapping drama. If you recall, Gabi was floored when she learned that knockoffs of her designs have been sold worldwide on a bunch of fake sites run by counterfeiters.

And she initially accused Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) and Philip Kiriakis because she assumed Titan stole her creations because the company needed funds and also to punish Gabi for spying on them. But as Xander and Philip both pointed out, there was no proof of this. Plus, it made no sense for them to do this to Gabi when she’d pledged them a chunk of her inheritance from Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash).

So, she was actually going to help bail out Titan. So, as Philip said, stealing from Gabi made no sense. And then later, Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) revealed somebody got hold of the prototype bag she took with her to work at her DiMera internship. So, she told Gabi it was missing, but Ari later found the purse in the employee break room, but it had been moved.

Everything was still intact. So, she didn’t think much about it, at least until Ari learned Gabi was dealing with counterfeits. So, now the signs point to somebody at DiMera as the possible culprit. And all somebody would have to do is grab the bag, take photos from all sides, then they could just copy the design.

Days of our Lives: Gabi Teams Up with Leo & Gwen

So, Gabi was advised to send cease and desist letters to the counterfeiters. And she did that, and it did no good. These are lawbreakers. A letter isn’t going to stop them. So now Gabi is investigating with help from Leo, and Gwen’s neck deep in it, and Leo is planning to do a big exposé on the sordid world of fake designer fashions and accessories because Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) gave him the green light.

So, Leo’s already got a meeting set up, and he’s pushing for hard proof rather than assumptions. He wants evidence, and Gwen’s teamed up with Leo, and now her good pal Gabi is on the case. They’re all three working together because Gwen’s angry that she spent big bucks and got a fake instead of a Gabby Chic original.

But the question is, who’s behind the fake bags? Well, maybe EJ’s longtime henchwoman, Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney). She’s got direct access to the company office. She’s been involved with the DiMeras behind the scenes ever since Stefano was alive. Rita is very loyal. She takes orders. And she runs things in EJ’s absence. She has access to everything, including the areas where Ari’s unattended purse was left. So, she could have taken photos and returned without it being noticed. Rita is very loyal to EJ and all the DiMeras.

Rita Targeting Gabi on Days?

So, Rita’s motive may be to punish Gabi for doing the DiMeras’ dirty work. Just various things: the divorce, the inheritance, not taking the CEO job like Tony wanted. So Rita might have a revenge motive. She might be looking for a side profit for her retirement fund. But if it is her, there is a chance she may be doing it on orders from EJ. And it’s not about money.

Rita could be funneling Gabi’s designs to a DiMera manufacturing factory overseas to make cheap copies to sell worldwide just because EJ wants to punish her because he’s mad about the inheritance. Plus, this week’s spoilers say Rita doesn’t follow EJ’s orders exactly. So, we’ll see if this has something to do with that case or something else that she’s doing for EJ, other dirty work.

And we could see Leo finding a trail that leads back to DiMera and to somebody with influence and access like Rita, because access to Ari’s bag and manufacturing and shipping facilities makes Rita a prime suspect for who’s left holding the bag and counterfeiting the bag. Also, another possible culprit that I’ve talked about before is Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow).

I think she’s a prime suspect. Not only does she have ties at both Kiriakis and DiMera, but Kate could definitely have accessed the designs when Gabi’s bags were shipped at Kiriakis facilities. And Kate being around wouldn’t have raised suspicions. And if you recall, she suggested Ari seek that DiMera internship. So, Kate might have pushed Ari to place her there to implicate them in the design theft while Kate was stealing the designs off the loading dock at Titan.

Days of our Lives: Kate Targets Gabi?

It would be a huge slap in Ari’s face if Kate is the design thief and was using her. However, Kate always has a way to rationalize the bad things she does on Days of our Lives. Most of the time, it’s to protect one of her kids. And this might have been about revenge on Gabi. Kate might have wanted to punish her for breaking Philip’s heart because he was crushed when he found out Gabi was spying on Titan.

And now the company is hurting because of the domino effect of the forged letter, Gabi spying, and the merger falling apart. Plus, Kate’s very well-versed in the fashion industry. So, she could have set up a counterfeiting ring. She might even be using Titan Associates, but not Titan itself, to manufacture and move the goods around and throw Gabi off the trail. Kate might have done all this without leaving any fingerprints.

DOOL: Gabi Taking Off to Monte Carlo

So, Gwen or Leo may dig into Kate’s recent contacts, her finances, and any sudden interest in overseas fashion. Gabi’s leaving for Monte Carlo soon with Philip. So, I think this is a good time for Gwen and Leo to start looking into Kate and other people while Gabi’s out of town. So, Gwen and Leo may be able to investigate while Kate’s busy moving back into the pub and dealing with Titan drama and Kiriakis family mansion drama.

Now, one last possible culprit is Javi Hernandez‘s now ex-boyfriend, Gus (Michael Ocampo). I don’t know if we’ve seen the last of this guy because, if you remember, through Javi, Gus was living in the same house with Gabi where she kept work materials. So, Gus could have accessed hers or Javi’s computers.

He could have stolen the designs directly, like stolen the actual blueprints for the bags. And that could be because Javi has access to Gabi Chic servers from when he was her assistant. And by living in the same house as Gabi, Gus could have seen the prototype bag that Ari was carrying and maybe some others that Gabi had around.

Days of our Lives: Gus the Culprit?

So, just because the person went missing around the DiMera offices doesn’t mean that the design was stolen there. You know, somebody might have just picked it up and moved it. Gus’ motives could be financial. Maybe he owes money, or maybe he’s greedy, or maybe he wanted money to buy him and Javi a house. Gus might have had more than one motive. But if Leo finds a link back to Gus, that could cause problems because Javi might think it’s a false accusation made out of jealousy. Gabi, Gwen, and Leo definitely have their work cut out for them, but I suspect they’re going to be shocked when they find out who stole the Gabi Chic Designs.

A man and woman were arrested in Illinois after four kids and two dogs were found in the “enclosed” area of a U-Haul truck.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office announced in a press release that Roy Hamel II and Sabrina McKinney were taken into custody on Thursday, August 27, and were charged with six counts each of endangering the life or health of a child.

A vehicle driven by Hamel was stopped by deputies at 6:07 p.m. on Thursday on Interstate 55’s northbound on-ramp in Pontiac, Illinois.

Hamel told deputies that he was driving the U-Haul because he and the others in the vehicle were moving from Louisiana to Michigan. Deputies then began to search the truck, and they found four children and two dogs “traveling inside the enclosed bed of the U-Haul.”

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“The children were taken to a hospital to be evaluated for possible heat-related injuries,” the sheriff’s office said in the press release. “The driver and passenger of the U-Haul were transported and released to the Livingston County Jail.”

In addition to sharing news of the arrests, the sheriff’s office posted a photo taken from a deputy’s body camera that showed the inside of the vehicle. The U-Haul was packed with large plastic storage bins, laundry baskets and garbage bags. Meanwhile, clothes were spread out throughout the vehicle and several children were seen not securely placed in the car while lying on top of various objects in the truck.

Police censored the children’s faces in the photo so they were not able to be identified.

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Hamel is not only facing the endangering the life or health of a child charge, but he was also charged with one count of driving with a suspended license.

Despite confirming the adults’ arrests, authorities did not share additional information about the group, including the children’s ages, details about their conditions or how everyone in the vehicle was related.

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Hamel and McKinney were arrested at the scene and were taken into custody at Livingston County Jail. Police did not say whether the children have been released from the hospital or whose custody they are in following the arrests.

It’s not currently clear if Hamel or McKinney have entered pleas or retained legal counsel following their arrests. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Us’ request for comment regarding updates in the case.

The investigation into the case remains ongoing.