General Hospital delivers WSB Agent William Baines (Alimi Ballard) making an arrest this week, but it might not be the woman who you think should be in handcuffs soon. We’ll talk about who’s arrested and why.

General Hospital: Agent Baines Makes an Arrest

Alright so, we know from the weekly General Hospital promo that somebody is arrested by Baines this week, and the two most likely options are Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) or Anna Devane (Finola Hughes). Both their story lines have reached a point where they could be arrested at any moment.

And we know that Agent Baines tells somebody, “You’re under arrest by the end of this week.” So, we’re going to talk about which one of them it might be, why Anna or Nina wind up arrested, what evidence gets there, and most important, the fallout for Anna or Nina after the arrest, and what is next for them.

Nina the Most Likely on GH

So, let’s talk about Nina first. Now, we know Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) is framing Nina for Jack Brennan‘s (Chris McKenna) disappearance, but that frame job is going to turn into a murder frame job once Jack’s body is dug up. But of course, Drew doesn’t have any idea that twist is headed his and Ava Jerome‘s (Maura West) way. Drew thinks their body dump will not be uncovered. And you saw that Drew stole Jack’s wallet specifically so he could plant it in Nina’s car.

Drew stuck it up under the seat because he wants revenge on Nina for trying to drown him in the Quartermaine lake. And Drew is also ticked that Nina helped Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) keep him locked in, among other things. Plus, it really doesn’t help Nina’s case that she just publicly threatened Jack. And she did it at the Metro Court restaurant where there were a ton of witnesses. And of course, Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) overheard and pointed Agent Baines right in Nina’s direction.

General Hospital: Baines Grills Nina

So, we had starting on Friday, picking up on Monday, Baines grilling Nina at the Metro Court and questioning her relationship with Jack. And Nina was honest and said they are romantically involved. She admitted they had a fight and said she’s been trying to call Jack so then make they can make up. All that is true, but then Nina did some unconvincing lying when Baines asked what it was everybody heard her demanding Jack to give her.

A WSB plushie is an idiotic cover story. In the end, Nina is going to be completely blindsided because we know she had absolutely nothing to do with Jack’s disappearance or death. And in fact, Nina said she’s tried to call Jack, but she can’t get through to him. And legitimately, Nina has no idea he’s missing. So Baines told her that Jack’s phone is offline and that nobody can find him. Baines said there’s no trace of Jack at all. And then Nina said she wasn’t going to answer any more questions without her lawyer. And that’s when Baines told Nina not to leave town. That was that, at least for now.

Nina Fills Her Family In on GH

Official General Hospital spoilers have Nina calling a family meeting this week and then she cracks under pressure. I suspect the family meeting is her and Willow, probably Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), but maybe not Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), who’s got her own issues to deal with.

So, Nina tells them that Baines questioned her and she may also say nobody’s heard from Jack and Baines treated her like a suspect in Jack’s alleged disappearance. And of course, this will scare Willow because of Drew. And when Nina cracking under pressure, likely has something to do with Baines or because she’s questioned by the PCPD in a more formal capacity and has to bring her lawyer along.

Problem is, Nina can’t tell Baines or the PCPD that Jack abused his position to help Willow and that Nina was demanding he do it again. She has to keep her mouth shut or Willow will be arrested. So, if Baines arrests Nina, I expect Willow may pressure Baines and tell him she’s on the funding committee for the WSB.

General Hospital: Willow’s Power’s Useless

I could see Willow doing that. However, if she does, I expect Baines to slam Willow and say, “Never threaten me again or I’ll destroy you.” So, I don’t think Willow is going to be able to use her influence to help Nina get out of this one. But, I will say Baines doesn’t have enough right now to arrest Nina. It’s just Carly and some diners saying Nina and Jack argued. And of course, Nina has a flimsy alibi.

She was working, but all the security cameras at the Metro Court Hotel, including the offices and restaurant, they were all down because of Drew breaking into Jack’s hotel room. So, there’s no footage that would prove Nina was in her office at the time. But all of this may be enough to get a search warrant for her office, her home, and her car. And honestly, the WSB may not even need a warrant. They may have special spy privileges. You know, national security risk and all that.

Jack’s Wallet Found on GH

Plus, we know the wallet is going to be found, and I’m sure that leads to Nina’s arrest by Baines. Doesn’t necessarily mean it’s coming this week. And of course, Nina will deny any involvement with Jack’s disappearance. That’s because she didn’t do it. And Nina may say, “If I was going to do it, why would I keep his wallet?” Right now, thanks to Drew, all signs point to Nina being behind Jack’s disappearance. So, in the end, it could very well be Nina that Baines is slapping the handcuffs on this week.

But on the other hand, we got to consider Anna Devane. She is in a really bad situation and is also on the WSB‘s radar. We just saw Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) talk to Anna who came clean to Josslyn about what she did to Britt. Of course, she already knew. And Anna also told Josslyn to follow WSB protocol and do her duty as an agent. Josslyn didn’t like it, but she did as advised. Went to Baines and said Anna had a mental breakdown.

And now that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) thoroughly ticked off Britt by siding with Anna, who tried to murder her, I think Britt’s going to push forward and wants charges pressed on Anna officially. That’s because Britt is honestly legit scared that Anna’s going to come try and kill her again.  I mean, who wouldn’t think that? So, Britt may bypass the PCPD and go directly to the WSB. So, there’s a chance it’s Anna by Baines’s arrest this week. But I suspect that Anna may end up in Shadybrook instead. She said very clearly she doesn’t want to be in a WSB hospital.

General Hospital: Anna Terrified of WSB

Who can blame her after the WSB tormented and traumatized her under Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? But she does need psychiatric help. And we’ll see Anna talk to Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) this week. And it looks like Anna may confess and ends up telling him the whole story because Anna wants Valentin to understand the gravity of what she’s done. So right now Anna doesn’t want to let herself off the hook and Valentin may have good advice.

Remember he was recently in WSB custody and may tell Anna that’s the last thing that she needs. So Valentin may suggest Anna does something proactive and make her own treatment choice. With Josslyn reporting her to Baines and going after her, Anna’s in a tight spot. But if she checks herself into Shadybrook, that might stop the WSB. Although, it might be better if Anna has her therapist at General Hospital, formally commit Anna. That way, it’s not just a voluntary thing where Anna could leave whatever she feels like. If a doctor commits Anna, then the WSB might have to leave her there since she would be under doctor’s orders.

And honestly, even Britt might agree to Shadybrook as a good compromise as long as Anna is involuntarily committed and can’t just decide, okay, I’m going to walk out the door today because Britt’s main thing is she is really scared and she doesn’t want Anna on the loose out there and possibly planning to kill her again. So, there is a chance that Baines could arrest Anna this week, but in the end, I expect it will be Nina who is in handcuffs instead. But of course, we all know it should really be Drew and Ava who are arrested.

The stars were out in full force at the 2026 Emmy Awards for TV’s biggest night — but several celebrities were noticeably missing from the ceremony.

The 78th annual awards show was held live on Monday, September 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit‘s Mariska Hargitay hosting.

Apple TV was the most-awarded network this year, earning 29 wins overall — including Creative Emmys trophies from earlier this month — as their horror-comedy Widow’s Bay swept all major categories. Pluribus followed with wins for lead actress Rhea Seehorn and creator Vince Gilligan. Meanwhile, HBO Max saw success with The Pitt‘s numerous nominations and wins.

But while Monday was a night for celebration, some viewers couldn’t help but wonder why some stars were not in attendance. Keep scrolling to see who was a no-show — and the possible reasons for their absence:

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Keke Palmer

Palmer was set to present the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the ceremony on Monday alongside Marcello Hernández. The Saturday Night Live star, however, presented the award to Widow’s Bay‘s Hiro Murai by himself. No reason has been given for Palmer’s absence.

The actress was active on social media to promote her upcoming interview with Octavia Spencer on her “Baby, This is Keke Palmer” podcast.

Taylor Swift

While Swift scored five nominations for her Eras Tour film, the categories were part of the Creative Emmys, which took place September 5 and 6. Swift wasn’t technically expected to attend Monday’s ceremony, but there were many fans who hoped she would find a way to appear — including Hargitay.

Luckily, Hargitay found a way to involve her friend by having Swift pop up in a Law & Order: SVU-inspired skit. The meta sketch featured Hargitay’s character, Olivia Benson, trying to connect the clues about whether Swift would appear at the awards ceremony.

Though she made a cameo in the prerecorded footage, Swift was at husband Travis Kelce‘s NFL game in Kansas City on Monday.

Conner Storrie

Storrie’s hit series Heated Rivalry was shut out of the Emmys due to it being a Canadian production. The actor, however, scored his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his SNL episode — a category that was presented during the Creative Arts Emmys.

The actor attended that ceremony with his mom, Linda Sorrie, but ultimately didn’t appear for the Primetime Emmys, nor did his costar Hudson Williams.

Jenna Ortega

Netflix’s hit series Wednesday earned six Emmy nominations, which were all called during the Creative Emmys. Ortega, who was filming season 3 earlier this year, ultimately didn’t make an appearance on Monday.

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Jeremy Allen White

The 2026 Emmys marked the second time in a row that White was absent from the ceremony. It was also time in four years that he wasn’t nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category for The Bear, which could explain his absence.

Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez was at the 2026 Emmys to celebrate her show Only Murders in the Building‘s nominations. Her husband, however, wasn’t by her side because he was at Harvard Business School promoting his new book, F*ck Failure.

Billy Crudup

Despite being nominated for his role in The Morning Show, Crudup was a no-show. He is currently in rehearsals for the West End revival of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? beginning in London later this month.

Young and the Restless recently saw Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) say a passionate goodbye to Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) up at rehab on her way out of Genoa City. And Marie told Nick that she’s leaving town to go be near her parents now that her awful husband Logan Kirkland (Tommy Walker) is dead. But will Marie stay away?

Today we’re going to talk about whether Marie shows back up pregnant with Nick’s baby and shakes up the Newmans.

Young and the Restless: Marie Says Goodbye to Nick

So, Marie wouldn’t let Nick lie about Logan’s death, and the cops took her away. And then he called Michael Baldwin (Christian Leblanc) and sent him to the police station to help Marie since it was truly self-defense. Michael was able to get her out of there. Then later, we saw Marie back up at the rehab clinic to talk to Nick after the police decided Logan’s death was indeed accidental. And Marie thanked Nick because he tried to take the blame for her. Honestly, Marie couldn’t even believe that Nick would do this for her when he barely knows her.

And then Marie told Nick that she only came back to say goodbye. And Marie was claiming that her parents can really help her stick to her recovery, but it’s clear that Nick has feelings for Marie and vice versa. Neither of them seem like they wanted to part ways, and Nick definitely didn’t want Marie to go. And then Nick and Marie shared one last steamy kiss before she ran off.

Victor Behind Marie’s Departure on Y&R?

But I’m not entirely sure that Nick’s new friend wanted to leave because official The Young and the Restless spoilers for Fall say that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) won’t let anything get in the way of Nick’s recovery. And the spoilers also say Victor makes a tough decision to protect Nick. Since the moment Victor heard about Marie, he worried she would be a bad influence on Nick. And Victor thought Marie being around Nick was bad because she is also an addict. And Victor thinks if Marie had a relapse, then Nick might be tempted to backslide, too. Valid fears.

It’s understandable that Victor wants to do everything he can to make sure Nick beats this opioid addiction. But Victor also has a terrible tendency to meddle in his children’s lives. He has a long ugly track record of interfering in his kids’ love lives, often in really intrusive and horrible ways. So, I’m thinking Victor might be the reason Marie’s gone. Victor may have paid Marie to leave town. I could see Victor saying, “Take the cash, leave, and never see Nick again.”

Since Marie mentioned many times that she’s broke, it’d be tempting. So, Victor might have even played her and said, “Look, if you care about Nick, you will leave.” And I do think Marie’s really drawn to Nick and liked that he played hero for her, which is something her cruel husband Logan clearly never did. Plus, when the great Victor Newman targets you, you got to be scared because he’s got money, power, and influence. Whether or not Victor was behind Marie’s decision to leave Genoa City and walk away from rehab and Nick, that remains to be seen.

Young and Restless: Huge Red Flag that Marie’s Sticking Around

I also highly doubt that The Young and the Restless cast a really good actress like Jade Harlow for an arc this short. They did not need a soap vet for a minor sideline story. And since they paired Marie with an intense front burner storyline for Nick, it just doesn’t make sense to me that Marie stays gone. Whether or not Victor told her to never ever come back to Genoa City or not, so far Marie seems to be staying clean and fighting her addiction demon. And Nick is doing the same as he was talking about in group therapy the other day.

Nick told everybody that when he was helping Marie, he wasn’t thinking about pills. But then once she left, that’s when Nick decided it was time for him to leave rehab. No coincidence. And in the end, I think we’re going to see Marie back to Genoa City. We don’t even know if she’s actually heading to the East Coast to be with her parents, especially not if Victor paid Marie to take a hike.

She could be absolutely anywhere, but wherever she is, hopefully she’s staying clean. And Marie seemed to think that she’ll do a lot better with her sobriety with Logan dead and gone. He was abusive and made Marie feel horrible about herself. Plus, Logan mentioned there’s a big secret she was keeping for him, and it seems like they wouldn’t have brought that up unless there was more to come.

Good Chance Marie is Pregnant on Young and the Restless

So, I do suspect Marie will be back, and she may return to Genoa City when she finds out she is pregnant with Nick’s child. This may happen whether or not Victor had a hand in Marie leaving town. Otherwise, there was no reason for Nick and Marie to have sex. They could have hung out, done drugs, chatted, and then she overdosed.

So, Nick getting naked with Marie didn’t have to happen. But since it did, I suspect it is for a storyline reason. And even if Victor paid Marie to go away, a pregnancy with Nick as the dad would explain why Marie comes back in defiance of him. I’m absolutely sure she would go against what she agreed with Victor if that were the case.

And of course, if Marie comes back pregnant, we could see Victor offer Marie a huge pile of money to never tell Nick about the pregnancy. Victor might even do something awful and tell Marie to terminate her pregnancy because they were both on drugs when they conceived.

Young and the Restless: Marie Defies Victor

If Victor is involved, I don’t think Marie will cave into any of this. If she’s pregnant with Nick’s child, I think she’ll want him to know, especially because as far as we know, Marie has no kids. And it looks like she’s clean for the first time in a long time. And honestly, it’s hitting the jackpot to get pregnant by Newman. Right. Nick talked to Marie about how much he loves being a dad and how many kids he has. I think he mentioned she’s met two of his baby mamas.

And as far as we know, as I said, Marie’s got no kids, so she might be really happy about this pregnancy. Clearly, they didn’t use protection when they slept together because they were high as kites. And of course, Nick might be worried if she turns up pregnant because he and Marie were both on drugs at the time they slept together. So, if she is pregnant with Nick’s child, they would need to get things checked. That way, they can definitely make sure nothing they did affected the baby. That would be a super soapy storyline.

And I tend to think Marie may turn up pregnant. Also, because Nick’s two other baby mamas, Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), already do not like Marie. I don’t think they would keep introducing her to everybody. Adam Newman (Mark Grossman), Sharon, Phyllis, others have met her. If Marie wasn’t going to be permanently on the canvas, or at least for a good long time. So, if she turns up pregnant with Nick’s kids, I think Phyllis and Sharon would hate that. That would be soapy.

Nick Pushes for a Relationship on Y&R

I could see if Marie shows up and tells Nick she’s pregnant, he would want them to get together. He’d want to be with Marie, start a real relationship, make them a family. Hopefully, if she is having Nick’s baby, there won’t be any pregnancy complications because of their addiction. But that could be a point where they really worry about it. They have to wait for test results. That’s always good soapy stuff.

And then they find out it’s fine. And if Victor did pay Marie off to leave town initially or he offers to pay her off when she’s pregnant and then Nick finds out, he would flip out. He might even cut Victor out of his life, at least for the foreseeable future. We’ve seen Nick do that before with Victor. So, we’ll see how it goes, but I am expecting to see Marie back one way or another, and the most dramatic return would be with a Newman baby in her belly.

Tiffany Haddish helped some of television’s biggest stars celebrate their Emmy victories with an unexpected backstage treat. The Emmy and Grammy-winning entertainer hosted Raising Cane’s backstage experience at the 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday, September 14.

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Moments after collecting their trophies, stars including Matthew Rhys, Noah Wyle, Allison Janney, Tom Pelphrey and Kate O’Flynn stopped by for Chicken Fingers, crinkle-cut fries and Cane’s Sauce. “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” crew also joined Haddish for a post-win celebration after earning another major victory.

Raising Cane’s served as an official sponsor of the 78th Emmy Awards, bringing its signature menu backstage at the Peacock Theater. Haddish welcomed winners following their acceptance speeches and helped them trade the pressure of the ceremony for a more relaxed celebration.

Photos provided to The Blast by Raising Cane’s show the comedian serving Chicken Fingers to Rhys following his historic night. The “Widow’s Bay” star became the first performer to win two lead acting Emmys in the same year. He earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for “Widow’s Bay” and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “The Beast in Me.”

According to the Television Academy, the double victory also made Rhys the first performer to win lead acting awards across the comedy, drama and limited series categories during his career.

Tiffany Haddish Celebrates Noah Wyle’s Historic Repeat Emmy Win

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Haddish was also photographed celebrating with Wyle, who repeated his victory for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for “The Pitt.”

The medical drama earned Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year, while Wyle became the first performer since Bryan Cranston to win the lead drama actor category for a show’s first two seasons.

Tom Pelphrey Enjoys Chicken Fingers After First Emmy Win

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Pelphrey stopped by Haddish’s backstage experience shortly after winning his first Emmy. The 44-year-old actor received Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Robbie Prendergrast in HBO’s “Task.” Pelphrey had previously been nominated for his guest appearance as Ben Davis in Netflix’s “Ozark,” but the 2026 ceremony marked his first victory.

During his acceptance speech, Pelphrey recognized his “favorite actor in this room, my love, my best friend, my partner, the very pregnant Kaley Cuoco.”

Cuoco attended the ceremony to support her fiancé but reportedly declined to participate in interviews on the red carpet. The couple shares a daughter, Matilda, and is currently expecting their second child.

Fatherhood Helped Shape The Actor’s ‘Task’ Performance

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Following his victory, Pelphrey explained that becoming a father helped him connect with Robbie’s determination to protect his family. “The character was a beautiful opportunity to express something that I just learned in my own life, which was becoming a father and how I would do anything for my child. And to get to play a character who would do anything for his children and protect them and provide for them,” he said.

His personal life and the emotional demands of the role came together at an especially meaningful point in his career. He continued, “This is the magical mystery of what we do when it’s right at the right time: you step into something in your work and in your life as a human being. The timing lines up, and both grow the character and the person, hopefully.”

Allison Janney And Kate O’Flynn Mark Major Milestones

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Haddish’s backstage guests also included Janney, whose win for “The Diplomat” placed her alongside an elite group of television performers. Janney collected her eighth acting Emmy, tying the all-time record shared by Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jean Smart.

Smart also reached eight career acting wins during the ceremony after earning another Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series trophy for “Hacks.” O’Flynn, meanwhile, became a first-time Emmy winner for her performance in “Widow’s Bay.”

The Apple TV comedy dominated the ceremony with six televised wins and 14 overall, setting a new record for the most Emmy victories by a comedy series in a single year. “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” team also celebrated backstage after winning Outstanding Variety Series for the second consecutive year.

Days of Our Lives fans, we got an update from our trusted leaker couple of days ago that Dominic Marino is indeed the long-lost son of Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). And the leaker also said that Dominic takes after his diabolical late father.

Days of our Lives: Dominic & Dante Two Different People

We have been wondering based on timing if Dante Vitali (Franco LoPresti) was going to be the guy in the Phoenix ring. And of course, we also wondered if Dominic might have just been an alias. But now that we’ve seen Dante in the room with Dominic, it’s clear that Dante is cooperating with Dominic. But they are not one and the same person.

All summer long, Belle Black (Martha Madison) and Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) have been following breadcrumbs tied to the chess set that Stefano gave them was missing upon and Belle and Chad found that significant. Now, it was initially thought to be linked to Belle’s late father, John Black (Drake Hogestyn). But was later theorized to refer to somebody else. And since new mystery man Dominic is handing out the clues, he might have taken the pawn from the chess set as a nod to John being off the board because he died.

DOOL LEAK: The Clues Start Coming

That’s one way to look at it. But I think it’s something else entirely. So, a while back, Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) found the key hidden in a secret panel on the chess set, and that little skeleton key fit a keyhole hidden on the chess set. Belle opened the box in Salem and found a hidden drawer with an old Italian LRA note featuring composer Verde, who was Stefano’s favorite composer. Later, when Chad and Belle were in Rome, they took a closer look at the note and saw serial number seven thirty-seven, and that matched an address.

Meanwhile, Marlena had found a golden coin on John’s grave. And Marlena told Belle the coin reminded her of her time in Italy with John. So, Marlena later gave Belle the coin before her trip to Italy as a good luck charm to remind her that her dad John was always close to her even in death. And let’s not forget the program a stranger handed Belle at the outdoor concert under a black light they found a Celtic knot. And Marlena later had a flashback of seeing the same Irish symbol when she was held captive on Stefano’s island. She’s got very spotty memories of that time.

It’s also known as a trinity knot by the way. So, Belle and Chad left for Italy and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) showed up hijacking their trip claiming he needed to go see Sydney DiMera (Sydney Malakeh). But also EJ was worried about them. So, the trio panicked when they realized the champagne didn’t come from EJ and the letters Dom on the champagne bottle had been altered to look like initials and that pointed Belle and Chad to a hotel Dom in Rome but later to the name Dominic.

Everything Falling into Place on Days of our Lives

Also, the word Verde, in addition to being the composer’s last name, means green. And Belle and Chad located a palazzo with green exterior and stairs. So, that ties back to the LRA note. Belle’s ISA agent brother, Paul Narita, confirmed the Palazzo was formerly the convent of the Holy Trinity, which tied back to the Celtic knot. And that Palazzo is owned by Dominic Marino. So, I give the writers credit for tying all these convoluted clues together.

And Dominic is the elusive Italian hedge fund founder who’s buying the Kiriakis mansion. And get this, Belle and Chad found the exact chess set, same as the one Stefano bequeathed to John and Marlena in his house. This one had all the pawns. So to me, the other pawn is Dominic. So EJ then stumbled onto Chad and Belle when they were at the Palazzo. And EJ said he was there because he wants to know why Dominic is buying the Kiriakis mansion. Because, as you know, EJ wants it. And as Dominic watched them via hidden camera, EJ noticed other things. Stefano’s favorite liquor.

Major Clues Drop on DOOL

And EJ also saw Stefano’s fancy cigars that he liked, and they’re not even made anymore. The most telling clue, though, was a photo of Stefano smiling and holding a young boy. The kid looks about three years old and the year 1992 was written on the back of the photo with no other identifiers. Chad, Belle, and EJ are wondering if the kid in the photo is a young Dominic Marino.

And ever since Chad, Belle, and EJ were in the hangar waiting to fly to Italy, Dominic has been watching them on surveillance cameras wearing that Phoenix ring that Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney) stole and sent to him. Our leaker told us Dante’s a red herring and Dominic is the one who’s Marlena and Stefano’s son. And once Belle’s back to Salem, she’s going to tell Marlena what they found at Dominic’s house. And Marlena tells Belle Marino means of the sea, which is the same meaning behind the name DiMera. So, Marlena’s worried about the Pandora’s box effect of opening the cursed chess set.

Another Days Hint Drops

And the fall preview for Days of Our Lives hints at this. It mentions a stranger coming to Salem that’ll turn everything upside down with a lasting effect on several families. And I believe those families are the DiMera and Black families and also the Kiriakis family. Given the 1992 date on the photo of Dominic and Stefano, if you look back three years before that, that would put the kid’s birth at about nineteen eighty-nine.

And if you look further back at Days of Our Lives history, Marlena was missing from Salem from 1987 through 1991. Bad guy Orpheus kidnapped Marlena in eighty-seven for revenge on Roman Brady (Josh Taylor).

Then Orpheus staged a plane wreck and Marlena was presumed dead for years. However, she didn’t die in the crash and Stefano had his queen of the night taken and he was holding Marlena on one of his many islands. So, she spent a lot of time in a coma and under Stefano’s influence via brainwashing and Marlena was off the canvas for years. But then she finally returned home to Salem in summer of 1991 after waking from the coma and escaping Stefano.

Days of our Lives Writers Follow History

So, given this window of time where he had Marlena all to himself and she was offscreen, Stefano had an opportunity to force Marlena to conceive his child. So, the writers are sticking with what’s plausible with known history.

And when EJ wondered aloud if the boy in the photo was Dominic, the mystery man in the ring said ciao, which in Italian means hello, but it also, by the way, means goodbye, which is probably what most of you know it as. I did, too. But I looked it up and it’s like the word aloha in Hawaiian, hello and goodbye. So, even without the leak we just got, we suspected Dominic was going to be Stefano and Marlena’s child.

And now with the photo and all the clues and Rita shifting loyalty over to Dominic and Marlena recovering memories, it all fits. I know there’s a lot of fans that are annoyed at the idea that they’re retconning a kid for Stefano and Marlena. Many fans say they just don’t want to hear about Stefano again, but his portrait looms large at the DiMera mansion, same as Victor’s over at the Kiriakis mansion.

Days of our Lives Legacies Honored

So, I think the writers feel like they’re honoring these legacies. And yes, they’re rewriting history. But they’re inserting it into places where there’s room for retcon. No matter the reason, fact is Dominic seems to be another child of the Phoenix. And there’s still a lot of speculation about Dante Vitali and what’s going on with him. He really is Ava Vitali‘s (Tamara Braun) cousin. Our leaker also confirmed that to us. And since Dante grew up in Italy, he may have grown up alongside Dominic.

They might be friends from boyhood. And so some of the reasons we thought Dante was pursuing Sami and other things that EJ wants may still hold true because it looks like Dante is a co-conspirator with Dominic. And in fact, if Dante goes ahead and marries Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), which seems to be part of a greater plot, then he would be family to Dominic through marriage because Sami and Belle are both Dominic’s half-sisters and introducing him ties their families in bizarre ways. Can’t wait to see more.

The Bold and the Beautiful reveals that Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is having another man’s baby and we should see the fake surrogacy scheme suggested by Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) coming very soon.

But we know that secrets never stay hidden on The Bold and the Beautiful and Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) may expose the fake surrogacy. Today we’re going to talk about how Steffy’s big secret might be found out by the worst possible person, which would be Sheila. She may figure out what Carter and Steffy are up to and expose them.

Bold and the Beautiful: Syeffy Pregnancy Confirmed

At the end of last week, Steffy found out she’s pregnant and took a couple more tests just to make triple sure. And she is certain Carter is the father because she went to him in a panic and said there’s no way they can hide their drunken night together. Steffy said everybody’s going to know because she turned up pregnant.

And at first, Carter assumed, like everybody would, that the baby was Finn Finnegan‘s (Tanner Novlan) because Carter was only with her once. But Steffy said no. She and Finn have not been intimate since before the Monaco trip because he was working double shifts and they had no time together. So according to Steffy, Carter is definitely the father. And now they’re both freaking out. Then Steffy went home to Malibu. And this week she is in tears and just about to confess to Finn when Carter busts in and stops her.

Once they’re alone under the excuse of talking business, he tells Steffy he’s got the perfect plan. Carter says this will benefit all of them. He’s telling Steffy that it’ll save his marriage to Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) and Steffy’s marriage to Finn. And I’m betting that Carter’s idea is to have Steffy offer to be an egg donor and surrogate for him and Daphne. And he may suggest they stage a fake surrogacy. Carter can even suggest they rush it.

Bold and the Beautiful: Carter’s Shocking Suggestion

So, the timing for a surrogacy versus a one night stand whoopsie will be indistinguishable. We know Carter also goes to Daphne with a suggestion later this week that stuns her. And in the end, I suspect Steffy and Daphne are both going to go along with this with only one of them knowing it’s a scheme. Steffy will likely say yes because she’s desperate to save her marriage to Finn.

And Daphne likely says yes because she’s desperate to start a family with Carter. Plus, Daphne tells Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) this week she’d prefer a surrogate she knows and trusts. And of course, we know this whole secret of Steffy and Carter’s drunken romp and the fact Steffy got pregnant will eventually be exposed.

Daphne and Finn will find out probably later rather than sooner. And at that point, both Steffy and Carter’s marriages will be circling the drain after that. But of course, the question is, after Steffy and Carter set what we assume is a fake surrogacy in motion, who is the one to expose it? Of course, it could be any number of people, but one person crossed my mind. And it would be explosive if she uncovers Steffy and Carter’s secret. And that person, of course, is Sheila.

Sheila Permanently Banned on B&B

So, we know Steffy and Finn are even more adamant after the Monaco stunt that Sheila can never have a place in their lives. It was Finn’s biomom stalking them that set things in motion, resulting in Steffy and Carter’s pregnancy predicament. If not for Sheila tailing Finn to Monaco, then Steffy wouldn’t have been so distraught that she got drunk on the plane and wound up drunk sexing with Carter at the office.

But of course, Sheila still desperately wants to be a part of Finn and Hayes’ life despite this setback, especially because she lost Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) to Taylor Hayes (Krista Allen). Official fall spoilers for The Bold and the Beautiful tell us Sheila is not going to give up trying to get into Finn’s life and she still wants acceptance from Steffy as well.

And Sheila wants to be allowed to be around her grandson Hayes. So the spoiler also says Sheila isn’t going to take no for an answer. Although she wants to win Steffy over, the people Sheila really wants in her life are Finn and Hayes. Sheila is only concerned about Steffy because she’s the gatekeeper of Finn and Hayes.

Bold and Beautiful: Sheila Gets Suspicious

So, I suspect Sheila to be up around the hospital trying to see Finn like she has done. And Sheila obviously is going to hear about Steffy being a surrogate for Daphne. Sheila might even admire Steffy for doing that. But Sheila may also see some inconsistencies with Steffy’s pregnancy because don’t forget Sheila used to be a medical professional. She was a nurse.

So, she may get suspicious and Sheila may do some snooping while she is stalking Finn. We know that Sheila loves to disguise herself as a nurse and creep around. Remember, that’s how Sheila busted Taylor and Deacon for their affair. And Sheila pulled that off even when she was banned from the hospital.

So, if she thinks that Steffy is up to something and that it’ll hurt Finn, I could absolutely see Sheila slipping into that nurse outfit and creeping around the hospital or at whatever fertility clinic that Steffy supposedly uses for this surrogacy scheme. She and Carter might lie and never go to the clinic. I don’t know if they’re going to mention this or not, by the way. They don’t even need to do IVF with Steffy as the egg donor. They can do what’s called IUI, which is intrauterine insemination.

I know this because I had fertility issues. They take the sperm specimen and spin it down to where it’s just concentrated and then they insert it directly way deep into your uterus and it’s supposed to help you get pregnant more easily. So, they don’t actually have to delay anything and wait for timing for IVF because Steffy could say, “Oh, I’m fertile right now.” And they don’t have to use a frozen egg. They can just use a regular egg. Either way, clearly she can lie.

Sheila Beelines to Finn on Bold

Steffy can say that she went to the clinic. Carter can lie and say he went and gave his sperm sample. And then Steffy can fast forward to Daphne and Carter getting to see the ultrasound of their baby. You know, Steffy can go to the appointments alone and just bring printouts that don’t have specific information on it. The most likely person to catch this scheme is a medical professional.

So, Sheila might get suspicious, go into Steffy’s records or sneak into the clinic and find out there’s no record of IVF or insemination. And if Sheila is the one to discover the wild surrogacy secret, then Steffy’s going to have a whole new set of problems. If Sheila figures it out, there’s a couple of ways that she could go with this. She could go to Finn and expose Steffy’s lies and cheating and say there is no surrogacy. She’s just pregnant with Carter’s baby.

Bold and the Beautiful: Finn May Leave Steffy

And you know, Finn would probably dump Steffy, which is what she’s scared of. And if so, then that would be great for Sheila because Steffy would no longer be an obstacle. We know that Finn is convinced that Sheila’s changed and he actually wants her in his life. Finn even tried to convince Steffy, but she blew up at him. So, if Sheila blows this up and breaks up Finn and Steffy, then she would probably get to see Finn and Hayes. But Sheila could take a different route and instead she may blackmail Steffy into allowing her into their lives.

Sheila may tell Steffy, “Accept me into your family. Or, I will tell Finn everything and you’re going to lose him.” And if Sheila did that, I expect Steffy might have to fold and let her in even though she would hate it. From there, Finn might be suspicious of why Steffy did a one-eighty on his biological mom. In the end, we know it’ll eventually come out. The question is who figures it out and who exposes it and what’s the fallout because Sheila Carter would be the most dramatic option.

Tom Cruise is gearing up for the release of his new film, “The Digger,” which is already predicted to be among the most talked-about movies of the year. In a recent interview, the 64-year-old Hollywood legend opened up about his passion for cinema and confirmed the rumors that he can be challenging on set.

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GQ Magazine interviewed Cruise in September 2026 ahead of his new movie, “The Digger.” During the interview, he opened up about his love of the theatrical experience, and his comments branched into a discussion of his on-set behavior, which has been widely discussed in Hollywood for decades.

He began, “So movies are, this is about humanity. I have nothing against cable or TV or Netflix. I think it’s great. Create jobs and everything. But what I like about cinema is it is all of us coming together in a room and sharing an experience.”

After that, the actor began to discuss how he approaches various film sets he’s a part of. According to him, “When I’m working with people, I’m not afraid to, as I’m acting, to look foolish, to do it. It’s like: That’s not what this is about. It’s finding our tone, finding these tools together and having an experience.”

He continued, “And look, I work hard, and people that work with me, they know. I expect a lot, and I’m upfront about it. It’s like: ‘The rumors are true. And do you want this?’ I’m like, ‘Trust me, the rumors are true. I’ll be here before you. What experience do you want?’”

Tom Cruise Says He Feels ‘Responsibility’ For Everyone On Set

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After confirming rumors that he expects top-level professionalism on set, Cruise explained why he loves cinema. For him, he considers it his duty, often as the lead of the movie, to foster the environment on set.

According to him, “I’m very open. It’s not like we don’t have a plan. We have scripts, we have plans, we’re going through it. But I also feel that level of responsibility for, I guess, for everyone.” From there, Cruise went on to share that he’s always been this way.

He explained, “Even when I was a kid, they were like, ‘Oh, come on, Tom. You’re so intense.’ I’m like, ‘I don’t know what to say. I am intense.’”

The “Digger” star continued, “I got a very good sense of humor about it, but it was like: When I’m interested in something, I want to learn it. I want to understand it. And you want to blast through the confusion and build up that ability.”

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Footage of Cruise berating crew members on the set of “Mission: Impossible 7” for allegedly breaking COVID-19 protocols leaked in December 2020. Later, in May of the following year, Cruise spoke about the video in an interview with Empire.

He explained, “I said what I said. There was a lot at stake at that point. But it wasn’t my entire crew. I had the crew leave the set, and it was just select people.”

Cruise then explained his mindset at the time, stating, “All those emotions were going through my mind. I was thinking about the people I work with, and my industry. And for the whole crew to know that we’d started rolling on a movie was just a huge relief. It was very emotional; I gotta tell you. And here we are, continuing to film.”

Notably, part of the reason for Cruise’s emotional response to the alleged breaking of COVID-19 protocols was that the set had been shut down multiple times due to the pandemic.

The Actor Says His Character In ‘The Digger’ Is His Most Challenging

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“The Digger” will be released in US movie theaters and IMAX on October 2, marking Cruise’s first non-action, non-franchise film in several years. The cast also includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons. 

Cruise opened up about the upcoming film during his interview with GQ, calling his character, Digger Rockwell, his most challenging.

Cruise stated, “It is the culmination of all my skills. I’ve never done it before. Everything that I’ve done has been very thought-out, why I did it. I have personal goals and challenges with everything I do. I was so excited to be able to have this character. It’s the most challenging character ever.”

Tom Cruise Has Multiple Projects In The Works

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Beyond “The Digger,” Cruise has several film projects in various stages of development. Per IMDb, this includes an untitled “Days of Thunder” sequel, listed with a 2028 release date. Additionally, Deadline reports he’s been planning a collaboration with SpaceX since 2020. 

Oasis has announced new dates for its reunion tour, confirming that the Britpop band will continue performing next year.

The group, led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, remained estranged for 15 years after the siblings got into a nasty fight at a festival near Paris.

While some fans have taken to social media to share their excitement about the group’s return to the road, others have speculated that the brothers have not truly mended fences and are only doing it for the money.

Following the “unprecedented demand” for their reunion run, Oasis has announced a sweeping 2027 stadium tour that will see brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher take the stage together across Europe, North America and the UK.

The tour kicks off in May next year with a five-night residency at Glasgow’s Celtic Park before moving into an 11-night takeover of Manchester’s Etihad Stadium in June. The band will continue across several major European cities throughout July before launching the North American leg in August.

The run culminates with a return to Knebworth House in the UK in September, marking more than 30 years since their legendary two-night stand in August 1996.

“After a period of reflection, ‘The Most Damaging Pop Cultural Force In Recent British History’ has declared itself fit for purpose and will once again return to lift the spirits of the people,” the band announced in a statement on X. “Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold.”

Oasis Fans React to New Tour Dates

Fans are excited about the chance to see the brothers perform live again, but some have raised eyebrows over the nature of their relationship.

“Happy that they will play more dates next year,” a fan wrote on Reddit, while another said, “Work is gonna be a f-cking nightmare next June.”

Some complained about what they described as expensive tickets, with one writing, “Ticket prices are an absolute p-sstake. No dynamic pricing allowed, so set the price to the highest amount. What a joke.”

Others, however, speculated that bad blood may still exist between the brothers and that they are only returning to the stage because they need money.

“My conspiracy theory is they are still not reconciled but need money,” one user wrote.

Another critic added, “Who wants to see a band like this in a stadium? Stadium shows are only for huge bands with massive visual shows. Not 2 blokes on a stage.”

Oasis Broke Up After Liam and Noel Gallagher’s 2009 Fight

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Indeed, the brothers returned to the stage after 15 years of estrangement following a fight in August 2009 at the Rock en Seine festival near Paris.

The incident led to the cancellation of several shows and the group’s breakup. Noel later announced his departure in a now-deleted note on the band’s website.

“It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight,” he wrote, per Pitchfork. “People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”

However, the brothers announced their reunion in August 2024 and have since headlined a couple of shows together.

Liam and Noel Gallagher Offered Different Explanations for Oasis’ Split

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In the years that followed, rumors surfaced about what caused the split, including a disagreement over Liam promoting his designer brand to fans while they were on tour.

However, Liam offered a different perspective in a 2011 interview with The Guardian, saying they were both to blame for the group’s split.

“Me and [my brother] were to blame for the split of Oasis,” the singer told the outlet.

“Not me. Not him. And it certainly wasn’t these guys,” he added, referring to the remaining band members.

Oasis Introduces Ballot System for 2027 Tour Tickets

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The Oasis Live ’25 tour was a massive hit, with the band performing for more than four months across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and South America. The group closed the run before 600,000 fans in São Paulo, Brazil.

For the upcoming tour, Oasis revealed several rules fans must follow for a chance to attend its headline performances next year.

To prevent the massive ticketing chaos seen during previous editions, organizers are bypassing standard general sales altogether, as announced in a post on X.

Fans must register through the band’s official website by Thursday, September 17, at 4 p.m. BST to enter a ballot system.

Randomly selected applicants will receive non-transferable codes granting access to staggered purchase windows between September 25 and 27.

Stab 3, the horror sequel based on the Woodsboro murders, is having some production woes. The script is subpar, sure, but a much bigger problem is that the cast keeps dying. Ghostface has gone Hollywood, and he – or she – is murdering the creatives behind the Stab franchise for a reason – they want to draw the reclusive Sidney (Neve Campbell) out of hiding. Ghostface is successful, but they’ll have to face a final girl who is fed up with all these horror games. She wants to cancel Ghostface for good, and the only way to do that is by putting a bullet through their head.

Scream 3 gets no love from franchise fans. Widely perceived as the series’ weakest entry, the threequel is actually pretty fun, even if the script is a mess. The change of locale proves ample opportunities for fresh meta jokes about horror movies, fame and the film business, and it allows Parker Posey’s spoiled actress, Jennifer Jolie, to steal the entire film. Scream 3 is more funny ha-ha than scary, but if you give it a chance, it’s a fun, if uneven, ride.

Taylor Swift is back in her cheerleader era, this time as Travis Kelce‘s wife.

The pop star returned to Arrowhead Stadium Monday night to support her husband at his first Chiefs game since their wedding. Swift watched from a VIP suite while chatting with Tom Cruise during the Chiefs’ matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Swift has remained mostly quiet about the wedding, even as fans continue asking for a glimpse. 

Swift was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night supporting Kelce. She wore a red-and-white polo top, styled her hair in loose waves, and completed the look with her signature red lip.

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The singer was spotted alongside Tom Cruise inside a VIP suite. The pair appeared to chat while watching Kelce and the Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos.

The Grammy singer has been an avid Chiefs fan since she quietly started dating Kelce in the summer of 2023. She reportedly attended numerous games and was also there when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas in February 2024.

Her return comes after she kept a lower profile during the most recent NFL season. That season began after she and Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025. Page Six reported that Swift attended the game as she supported Kelce at his first Chiefs appearance since their July wedding. 

The Singer’s Chiefs Loyalty Goes Back Years

Swift has attended numerous Chiefs games since her relationship with Kelce became public. She was also present when Kansas City defeated the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Kelce also became a regular presence at Swift’s concerts as their romance developed.

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The couple eventually took their relationship to another level with their August 2025 engagement. They later exchanged vows on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Their wedding reportedly brought together around 1,000 guests inside the famous venue. The wedding reportedly took place inside a “castle” constructed within Madison Square Garden. Guests were treated to food stations, carnival games, and three specialty cocktails with playful names.

Multiple camera crews were also reportedly present throughout the celebration. That detail has fueled speculation that Swift may eventually release footage from the private event. An eyewitness described the atmosphere as being like a movie set. The insider even expressed hope that Swift could eventually turn the footage into “a Netflix special.”

The couple has nevertheless kept their wedding details largely private since the ceremony. Swift and Kelce are reportedly adapting to married life while juggling their separate work schedules. They reportedly still “light up” when calling each other husband and wife.

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Taylor Swift Is Reportedly Facing Pressure From Fans 

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Fans have continued demanding photos, particularly a look at the wedding dress she has kept out of the public eye. The pressure intensified after Swift and Kelce were photographed holding hands during a Manhattan date night.

The outing reportedly marked their first date night as newlyweds and featured Swift wearing Stella McCartney. The lack of official wedding photographs has left some fans openly frustrated. A fan questioned how they could follow the “Shake It Off” singer for so long without seeing the dress.

A fan wrote, “I just need to see the wedding dress. They don’t even need to be on her. Photos on a mannequin will do.” Others have questioned why Swift has remained so quiet about an event many expected her to document.

One frustrated fan even threatened to stop supporting the singer while demanding to know where the wedding pictures were. The Blast reported that Swift is aware of jokes surrounding the wedding, including comments about designer handbags given to guests.

The wedding also faced criticism over its lavishness, with complaints involving street closures, police presence, and disruption around Madison Square Garden. Some critics reportedly compared Swift to “Marie Antoinette” because of the event’s extravagance.

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Why The Power Couple Want Privacy 

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Kelce has offered more information about why the couple chose to keep the wedding private. He explained on the season five premiere of his “New Heights” podcast that guests were required to surrender their phones. He said the phone-free environment allowed everyone to remain present. 

The couple wanted the celebration to feel private, and Kelce said Madison Square Garden went “above and beyond” to make that possible. Kansas City’s tight end also described the wedding as a “very magical, magical night.” His comments gave fans a glimpse into why the couple has resisted turning the entire celebration into public content.

Swift’s reported approach is that she does not owe anyone access to her wedding day. According to the Daily Mail source, she will not share those memories until she is ready. The source revealed that the photos will not be “transactional” for selling her album or supporting an announcement.

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Ring Became A Major Detail

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The “I Knew It, I Knew You,” singer gave fans another way to notice her new status. Her wedding ring became impossible to miss during her first major public musical appearance after marrying Kelce. Swift displayed her engagement ring and gold wedding band during her Grammy Museum appearance.

The performance marked an important return after she had largely stayed out of the spotlight following the wedding. The diamond on her engagement ring was especially noticeable while she performed at the floral-covered piano. Swift performed a three-song mashup during the Grammy Museum’s Icon Sessions.

She performed “I Knew It, I Knew You,” “August,” and an extended version of “All Too Well,” changing the latter two endings to create a more optimistic finish.

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During the Grammy Museum appearance, she credited “folklore” with helping prepare her to write. She described the album as a “pressure release valve” and an “escape into my imagination.”

Swift explained that she often created characters who interacted with one another while working on the record. Her performance also featured “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which was included on the “Toy Story 5” soundtrack.

Taylor Swift appears ready to keep cheering for Travis Kelce while protecting the parts of their marriage they want to keep for themselves.

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