AJ Pritchard‘s fiancée’s feud with Rylee Arnold has taken a turn from backlash to apology.

The “DWTS: The Next Pro” contestant’s partner, Zara Zoffany, took a jab at the 21-year-old professional ballroom dancer online after she was paired with Pritchard during a guest appearance in the show’s semifinal episode.

AJ Pritchard’s fianceé’s comments sparked a lot of criticism, with many rising to Rylee Arnold’s defense. The diabetic dancer first appeared on “DWTS: Juniors” at the age of 13 before landing a spot on the main show’s pro lineup in 2023.

Zoffany took the high road after recently bringing down the heat over her fiancé’s partnering with Arnold. She took to social media to apologize for her earlier critiques of the pro dancer in the semifinal episode of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro.”

Dancing the cha-cha, Pritchard was paired with Arnold, who made a guest appearance on that episode. She later told the judges that she felt Pritchard was too critical during their rehearsals. Little did anyone know that Arnold’s remarks would be the spark that ignited the viral drama.

Zoffany said that she was overwhelmed by the “constant online videos” of her man where internet users raise dust over their relationship and his sexuality with overly negative comments.

“So when I got to the Riley edit, I was already up to here with how they’ve perceived him with the villain edit, with all the criticism, all the comments, all the TikToks,” she explained.

She went on in the TikTok video explaining that she never meant to imply Arnold was not a qualified dancer, stressing that she believes she “earned her spot on “DWTS.” 

“So I just want to say, if you are watching this, Riley, from the bottom of my heart, I am truly sorry if I made you feel like a certain type of way. That was never my intention,” Zoffany said.

What Did Zara Zoffany Say To Ignite The Feud?

After the semifinal episode aired, Zoffany made a lengthy comment addressing Arnold’s feedback to the judges on her partner. “[Rylee] — @aj11ace wouldn’t have had to critique you in the first place if everything had been right,” her comment began.

She went on to highlight that Pritchard had danced with social media influencer Bailey McKnight the previous week, who is “an amateur & their dance was amazing.” 

As reported by US Weekly, Zoffany further alleged that Arnold hit her fiancé in the head during rehearsals, leaving him with a slight concussion that he even had to see a doctor for.

In Zoffany’s recent apology video, she mentioned that the message she wrote slamming the 21-year-old pro does not deserve the hate and death threats she has been receiving from online users.

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‘DWTS’ Pro & Judge Stuck Up For Rylee Arnold

Arnold’s best friend and fellow pro, Ezra Sosa, fired back at Zoffany’s initial comment, writing that her claims made him “sick to his stomach.”

“Rylee is my best friend, I love her, and I will speak up for her. Rylee is more than qualified to be a pro, and one dance with a completely different partnership does not erase the years of training, talent, and work that earned her that title,” Sosa’s comment read.

He further described Arnold as an incredible dancer who holds high values like honesty and trust. One of the “DWTS: The Next Pro” judges, Shirley Ballas, also addressed the issue, sharing that the young pro-ballroom star had earned her place on the show through hard work and intense dedication to all dance styles.

Ballas warned against shaming other people after revealing that she has great respect for Arnold and her skills.

Inside The ‘DWTS: Junior’ Finalist’s Previous Stance On Online Negativity

In a last-year interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Arnold discussed the bright side of introducing TikTok night to the dance show and integrating social media influencers as stars on the show. During the interview, she was asked to pinpoint ways in which “TikTok has negatively impacted the show and competition.”

In response, Arnold said, “I don’t think there has been a negative impact.” She added that it has been fun so far to build a social media presence and get the younger demographic interested in watching the dances.

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Arnold also touched on the ballroom dance critiques that pros receive from netizens about their choreography. She explained that they have to remember the show is designed for dances to be judged and scored. The pro dancer admitted that sometimes the criticism is hard to take, especially after a long day of giving it their all in rehearsals.

Nevertheless, they have to be professionals and not take things to heart or dive deep into the comments. Rather, Arnold advised that her fellow pros focus on the fun parts and enjoy their time on the dance floor.

Rylee Arnold Previously Thought Her Dance Career Was Over Before It Began

The Blast previously covered that Arnold opened up about a time when she thought she would not have a professional dance career. The fear stemmed from when she received her type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 15, just two years after her first TV appearance on “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.”

She revealed that she was so scared to have to give up an important part of her life due to the health challenge. Fortunately, that was not the case, and the TV personality learned to adjust and find a healthy balance for her life.

Arnold disclosed that it took years for her to finally understand her body, including the way she reacts to certain things. Learning from other people battling the same health challenge through TikTok and other social media platforms was an added advantage for the dancer.

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While she has many years of dancing ahead of her, Arnold took a step back from the “DWTS” tour last year to prioritize her health. 

Will Rylee Arnold respond to AJ Pritchard’s fiancée’s apology?

Hey, General Hospital fans, we have got a new leak about Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna)’s death and how it may impact Carly Spencer (Laura Wright). So, right now, it looks like Jack stumbled into the pool.

And unfortunately, the wrong person might take the fall for what may at first look like murder. But may not be that at all. Today we’re going to talk about a leak hinting that Carly could end up accused of Jack’s murder.

General Hospital: Ava Drugs Jack

So, let’s talk about what happened after Ava Jerome (Maura West) drugged the WSB station chief. I’m not sure how smart it was to give Jack a sleeping pill because it made him groggy, and he headed upstairs to just lie down. Seems like Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) offering a party pill, some of the same kind of stuff that was used on Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) would have worked better and made Jack run amok.

You know, instead he staggered into the elevator and hit a bunch of buttons trying to get to his room. Meanwhile, Drew was in Jack’s room searching it at the same time that Carly and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) were searching Drew’s office. And this week, Carly turns to Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) for help when she realizes all her security cameras at the Metro Court are down, and the alarms were deactivated.

 Ava Warns Drew on GH

Jason says something is off. And then Ava showed up to Jack’s room and told Drew they’ve got to get the hell out of there because she has lost track of Jack. And Ava tells Drew there’s no way she’s taking the fall for this by herself. So, we had heard for a while that Brennan was going to die. And then more recently, another outlet also had a leak saying Chris McKenna was leaving General Hospital. And now it’s happened.

So, the assumption at this point is Jack staggered off the elevator by the pool, stumbled, and tripped in and drowned. Too groggy to swim. However, there could be more to it. Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) had Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) with her, and they decided to take a night swim in the closed Metro Court pool, and she found Brennan in the water. He certainly looks dead. I mean, we’ll see if they can do CPR after pulling him out.

Either way, it looks dire, and Charlotte and Danny are freaking out. If they find a head injury on Jack, you know, that could indicate foul play. It may look like he was struck by something. But then again, because he was so drugged, he might have hit his head falling into the pool at Carly’s hotel. So, it might look like he was hit, and then later comes out to be, oh, just missed a chance. The sleeping pill may trigger some red flags. I’m assuming they’ll do a tox screen on him, and unless Jack’s got a prescription for that particular drug, that is a red flag.

General Hospital: Drew & Ava to Blame

Ultimately, unless he was physically attacked and shoved in the pool, Drew and Ava seem like the actual culprits in his death, unintentionally because Drew provided the drug and Ava administered it. Even if they didn’t intend for Jack to die, they’re still to blame. And that could send Drew and Ava to prison. But our leakers said Carly may be the one that Jack’s death is pinned on. If Charlotte and Danny confirm that Jack’s dead, they may leave him in the pool and take off. We also have General Hospital spoilers saying Danny reassures Charlotte this week, and Danny may be telling her no one saw us. Nobody would know we’re at the pool because he works at the Metro Court.

Danny may find out about the security feeds, the cameras, and the alarms being down, and he’d be able to tell Charlotte nobody could have seen them there. And then later this week, Danny comes clean to Jason, so he may tell him he and Charlotte found Jack. So, the teenagers shouldn’t be suspects. But I’m sure Jason will want to know all the details.

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And that brings us to this new leak from our behind-the-scenes source at GH who said Carly is arrested for Brennan’s death.

Now, at a glance, it seems like, how would that work, you know? But Carly has threatened Jack repeatedly for recruiting Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) into the WSB. And Carly’s made no bones about how much she hates Jack. Plus, it’s her hotel and the cops might find it pretty convenient that her security feeds just happened to go down. But also, there’s another reason Carly could be implicated. Here’s why. Willow just secretly recorded Brennan confessing to erasing footage of her the night that she shot Drew.

And then Willow told Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) that she did it, and she demanded Willow erase the recording. But she refused. So, a desperate Nina went to see her honey, Jack, and then got mad when he told her to just back away from Willow before she takes Nina down with her. But Nina got upset at Jack and said, “Get Willow what she wants, or you’ll be the one going down.” And Carly overheard this little heated interaction. So, here’s what I wonder. When word spreads that Jack died, Nina may worry that Willow did it.

General Hospital Leak Teases Carly’s Arrest

That she got upset, lashed out, and hurt Jack. Wouldn’t be the first time like she did the night she shot Drew. And Nina may want to pin this on somebody else to protect Willow. And since Nina hates Carly, well, she’s a top choice. So Nina may tell the cops that Carly hated Jack, even though Nina doesn’t know exactly why Carly hates him because of the Joss thing.

But Nina and Jack discussed Carly’s hatred of him. So, Nina may throw shade at Carly about being his disgruntled ex, about her cheating and then dumping Jack, and things being contentious because Nina also knows Valentin’s with Carly now. So, why not kick her, right? And Jack was harmed at Carly’s hotel. I wouldn’t be surprised if they finagle around to have her arrested.

I mean, heck, Drew might also help implicate Carly since he hates her, too. And if Drew sees that his file of secret plans that, you know, he printed out in hard copy, like it’s 1985, is missing, the same day that a package was delivered, he may suspect Carly accessed his office and ransacked it. Drew might even have his own private camera in the office. Later this week, he’s enraged, and that may be when he finds out that his office was gone through and his super secret files are missing, and so he may try and implicate Carly.

General Hospital: Drew’s Vengeful Move

Another spoiler this week says Drew does something vengeful, and that could be a frame job on Carly, which would help him and Ava because Drew knows they’re the reason that Jack wound up losing that game of Marco Polo at the Metro Court.

So Drew and Ava may give each other an alibi. Scout Cain (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) wasn’t at home because she was hanging out with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr). So Drew and Ava could say they were at his place in bed.

But there’s another suspect who actually seems more viable than Carly. For instance, Nina was arguing in public with Jack, and Carly saw. So did others.

Plus, Kai just told Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that he suspects Willow pushed Drew into the lake and tried to kill him again. So Alexis may go to the cops. But Willow has a very clear alibi for when Drew went into the lake: Willow was at the Metro Court having drinks with Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud). So she was nearby when Jack died.

Carly in Trouble on GH

And if Alexis says, “Look, I know she shot Drew, but going from Drew, who’s her jerk gaslighting husband, to killing the WSB chief, it doesn’t necessarily make sense.” Fortunately, nobody but Nina knows that Willow taped Brennan. And it also wasn’t in Willow’s best interest to kill Jack because she wanted him to get evidence against Michael. Also, Drew was drugged.

So, Drew might tell the police that Carly got someone to drug him, even though it was actually Nina because the drug dealer’s gone and can’t cooperate, and Nina wouldn’t come forward and go, “Oh no, I’m the one who paid the hooker to drug the congressman.” Plus, Carly’s a repeat offender. She drugged AJ back in the day. She drugged Rick.

And of course, Carly owns the hotel. She had access and motive because she hates Jack for recruiting Josslyn. And I think Anna Devane is pretty clear she knows this, and she’s the police chief. But it could have been somebody else entirely. And maybe Jack didn’t just accidentally drown. Maybe he was attacked, you know, while he was groggy, and Jack couldn’t fight the person off, and it was a crime of opportunity. We’ll know more soon.

‘Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in the upcoming West End revival of “Sunday in the Park With George.” Notably, this comes after the show’s other lead, Ariana Grande, announced her exit roughly one month ago. Now, the question becomes: will the show go on after the two major exits?

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Bailey took to Instagram Stories to announce that he would no longer be starring in the planned production of “Sunday In the Park With George.” He did so by first referencing Grande’s exit from the show, noting their deep bond after they appeared in both “Wicked” films.

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He stated, “Ari is one of my dearest friends, and my support for her is unwavering.” After that, he mentioned the show’s director, Marianne Elliott, writing, “Marianne is extraordinary and one of my longest collaborators and friends. After much consideration, I have decided to also step back from Sunday in the Park with George.”

The “Bridgerton” actor continued, “This brilliant, introspective musical has been a real passion project for me, and I feel incredibly lucky to have shared in its journey with this team. Among many things, the story explores the deep connection between George and Dot, a beautiful, devoted pairing, and I so look forward to seeing what the team, and the two actors who will now take on these roles, will create with it.”

The ‘Wicked’ Star Wished The Production Well

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Currently, the West End revival of “Sunday in the Park With George” is set to debut in Summer 2027 at the Barbican Centre in London. However, now that both of its leads have exited, it’s unclear whether this will still happen or whether the show will need to be postponed or canceled altogether.

Still, Bailey offered kind thoughts to the production. He said, “I wish the very best to the entire company with what will no doubt be an incredible production, and I will be cheering them on as they continue this journey.”

Ariana Grande Announced Her Exit In Early August

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Grande and Bailey were first announced to lead “Sunday in the Park With George” in January 2026. After this, both expressed excitement about reuniting following the success of “Wicked.” However, following the release of her latest album and the continuation of her tour, Grande’s representative revealed she’d be stepping down from the role on August 2.

The statement, per “Good Morning America,” began, “Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”

It continued, “She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”

The statement then said, “This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.”

Jonathan Bailey Recently Discussed His Upcoming Projects

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Before exiting “Sunday in the Park With George,” Bailey spoke to Esquire about his upcoming projects, including a Netflix film, “Monsanto,” set for release in 2027. The actor shared, “When I read the ‘Monsanto’ script, I was thinking a lot about how you can show up with meaning and find something that takes you out of your life again. I love legal dramas, and the story itself is extraordinary.”

In discussing his co-stars, he said, “It’s got an amazing cast, and John Lee Hancock, who directed, tells the story so clearly and succinctly.”

Additionally, he spoke about the play, saying, “And then I’ll be back onstage again next year, in ‘Sunday in the Park with George.’ So I feel very, very excited and sort of recalibrated. It’s been a great time.”  

The Actor Is Expected To Appear In ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5

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“Bridgerton” remains one of Netflix’s most popular original series, with Bailey having appeared alongside the cast since season one despite being in fewer episodes during season four. Production, which takes place in the United Kingdom, began in March 2026 and is expected to conclude in October. Bailey is expected to return for the upcoming season.

It’s unclear when the series will return; beyond that, it will arrive sometime in 2027.

One of the biggest fantasy shows on HBO Max continues to dominate the streaming charts, weeks after its latest season finale. The show also improves with its latest installment, based on its recent IMDb score, and has earned praise on Rotten Tomatoes. With its fourth and final season currently in development, it’s no surprise that the fantasy hit continues to find success on streaming.

House of the Dragon is a fantasy series that’s also a prequel to Game of Thrones. Set 127 years before the main series, the show focuses on the Targaryens and how a question of succession between Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) led to a civil war called the Dance of the Dragons. The show aired its third season in June 2026, when Rhaenyra finally takes the Iron Throne, but her rule in King’s Landing is not easy, as she faces more challenges.

Recently, House of the Dragon has continued to find a place on HBO Max’s streaming charts, sitting at #3 on the streamer’s Top 10 TV shows worldwide, between Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and President Curtis, both spin-offs of The Big Bang Theory and Rick and Morty, respectively. Since House of the Dragon Season 3’s release, the show has impressed viewers, earning higher episode rankings on IMDb, ranging from 7.5 to 9.5, as well as a Certified Fresh Critics score of 91% and a 65% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

What is Next For The ‘Game of Thrones’ Franchise?

Fortunately for Game of Thrones fans, the wait to return to Westeros won’t be long. It has been confirmed that House of the Dragon has been greenlit for a fourth and final season, scheduled for release in 2028. Additionally, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been greenlit for a second season, bringing back Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as the show adapts the second novella of George R.R. Martin‘s Tales of Dunk and Egg, titled The Sworn Sword. The show entered production with a reported lower budget and is scheduled for release in 2027. There will also be a movie based on the Game of Thrones franchise called Aegon’s Conquest, a story set 300 years before Game of Thrones, when Aegon Targaryen invades Westeros with his sisters and dragons. The project was announced during CinemaCon 2026, and attached to the project is Beau Willimon, who previously worked on House of Cards and Andor. As of writing, a cast list and an official release date have yet to be revealed, but it is expected to be released after 2027.

House of the Dragon Seasons 1-3 are available to stream on HBO Max. Follow Collider for more updates.

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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.

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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.

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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November 20, 2026

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Francis Lawrence

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Billy Ray, Michael Lesslie, Suzanne Collins

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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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Late Tupac Shakur’s family expressed themselves recently following a guilty verdict that they have waited almost three decades to hear.

After the jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis for the rap icon’s 1996 fatal shooting, Tupac’s family disclosed that they are both “elated and relieved” by the decision. However, the family made it clear that they do not see the verdict as the final chapter in Tupac’s story.

The emotional statement comes one day after The Blast reported that members of the Shakur family were inside the Las Vegas courtroom when the verdict was announced. Now, the family is opening up about what the moment meant to them while also paying tribute to Tupac’s late mother, Afeni Shakur.

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In a statement obtained by ABC News, one of Tupac’s cousins, known as Aiysha Obafemi, who was at the court during the ruling, shared how the family reacted to the verdict.

“The family of Tupac Amaru Shakur is ‘elated and relieved,’” the statement read.

Also, the rapper’s family was grateful to the jury for taking the case seriously and going through the evidence presented carefully before making a decision.

In a report by The Blast on August 31, Davis was found guilty less than three hours after the jurors went in for deliberation, and Tupac’s family members were present in court.

The Family Says This Is ‘Not The End Of The Story’

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Tupac’s family may feel relieved that the rapper’s killer has been convicted, but they do not see it as the end of the rapper’s story.

According to the statement from the outlet, they plan to use this opportunity to keep the memory of their loved one alive. “While this verdict is decades in the making, this is not the end of the story,” Obafemi said.

Before Davis’ trial even began, Tupac’s siblings also shared this sentiment. They want to always remember and honor the rapper’s life and legacy.

After Davis was arrested in September 2023, Tupac’s brother Mopreme Shakur called the news “bittersweet” and made it clear that the family still had a lot of questions. He wanted investigators to continue looking at the unanswered parts of the case rather than treating one arrest as complete closure.

Tupac’s Family Celebrates His Mother Afeni Shakur After The Verdict

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The family’s statement also took the opportunity to celebrate and honor Tupac’s late mother, Afeni Shakur, who spent the rest of her life trying to protect and honor her son’s legacy.

Obafemi described her as the woman who “carried this fight,” even before the news about an arrest and a trial began circulating. In other words, Afeni never relented when it came to her son’s affairs, and for that, the Shakur family views her as a hero.

Although Afeni’s death in 2016 sent a wave of sadness throughout the family, her fight for justice for Tupac kept the family going through the years of their waiting period.

While it is sad that she did not get to witness the arrest and now conviction of Davis, her family honors and remembers her fight.

Tupac’s Sister Previously Refused To Celebrate Keefe D’s Arrest Saying It Was Too Soon

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When Davis was first arrested in 2023, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, Tupac’s sister, decided not to celebrate too soon.

She noted that the news was indeed a huge turnaround, but she did not want to see the arrest as justice. Rather, she wanted the case to be heard in court first.

In her words, Sekyiwa noted that she would “reserve judgment” until the case was finished and the facts had been properly investigated. She then mentioned that because so many years had gone by since her brother’s sudden death, the authorities needed to do a proper investigation.

Sekyiwa and other family members were spotted expressing gratitude to the prosecution outside the courtroom, which was a dramatic departure from their cautious demeanor when Davis was first taken into custody.

Duane Davis Is Scheduled To Be Sentenced In October

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The case is not completely over yet. Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny has set Davis’ sentencing for October 13.

Even though the prosecution tried to show that Davis played a central role in the events leading up to the shooting and resulting in the death of Tupac, they never tried to accuse him of actually shooting the rapper. Davis maintained his innocence throughout the trial, and his lawyers did their best to highlight the many weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and in their evidence.

They also expressed appreciation to the fans, friends, representatives of Tupac’s friends, and to the many advocates who supported the family throughout this long and arduous trial.

But for Tupac’s family, the case goes far beyond a simple conviction in a courtroom. Tupac was killed three decades ago, but his music, legacy, and impact on culture are still relevant today.

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.”