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Young and the Restless: Nikki Confronts Victor in Epic Showdown – Marriage Over After Kidnapping Plot?

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Young and the Restless exposes that Victor Newman‘s (Eric Braeden) latest move to reclaim his legacy is absolutely despicable and while he might get some of what he lost back, it could cost him something much more important—his marriage to Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott).

We’re going to talk about how kidnapping Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) could end Victor’s marriage once Nikki finds out what he’s done.

Young and the Restless: The Abbotts Horrified

Ok so, this week, Victor summoned Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) to the Newman ranch and told him no one’s ever gonna see Jack again unless Billy hands Chancellor back to Victor by the end of the day. Billy can tell Victor’s not bluffing and immediately runs to the Abbott mansion to tell Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor).

Then Diane took off with Kyle to the Newman ranch to confront Victor. He told them that Jack is safe for now. But Billy Boy needs to give Chancellor back to secure Jack’s safety. What Victor did with Jack is wild—he’s on a yacht in the middle of the ocean!

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After Kyle and Diane got no answers on Jack’s location, they left. Plus, Victor confirmed for Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) that he kidnapped Jack and will hurt him if he doesn’t get what he wants. And Victor wouldn’t tell Adam where he’s holding Jack.

Victor may worry that Adam’s past loyalties to Jack would be a problem. But Victor’s gonna have lots more problems over this kidnapping. So, Jack woke up in a bedroom with the door locked and looks out the window and sees nothing but open water.

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You know what would be really ironic? If the yacht that Victor’s using for the kidnapping is the same one Billy lost gambling—remember that? He named it Jabot. So for now, Jack’s safe, but obviously, there’s going to be someone else on the boat babysitting him.

I suspect it’ll be crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) since she’s due to be back soon. But we’ll see. Billy ran to tell Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) what Victor’s done and Billy said even if he wanted to give Chancellor to Victor, he can’t because Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) still owns it. But it also sounds like Billy doesn’t want to hand it over.

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And if Phyllis finds out Billy’s just going to give it back to Victor, she might not finish the deal. But there’s a chance that Diane might go to Phyllis and beg her to give Chancellor to Victor. I mean, of anyone in Genoa City, Phyllis knows about Jack being kidnapped.

Remember, Victor married her off to Jack’s doppelganger Marco the last time Victor kidnapped Jack. And while I’m sure that Phyllis doesn’t want Jack in harm’s way, Victor pulling this again is likely just going to remind Phyllis of why she hates Victor so much.

I’m sure Jack will eventually be returned safe and sound, but he might be a little worse for wear and I suspect the fallout from what Victor’s done to be epic. No one will support him kidnapping Jack, not even Adam and he always caves to whatever Victor wants.

Adam Newman May Step Back from Victor Over Jack’s Kidnapping in Young and the Restless

But if Jack winds up seriously injured, that might be a deal breaker for Adam. Of course his bio-dad hates it, but Jack’s a father figure to Adam and was there for him at times when Victor was not. Adam may take a step back from Victor over this kidnapping on Young and the Restless.

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Nikki Newman Reaches Her Breaking Point with Victor

Then, there’s Nikki who told Jack she was really worried that Victor would do something she can never forgive because of this crisis. When she finds out Victor kidnapped and stranded Jack in the middle of the ocean, she’ll be horrified and appalled.

Nikki loves Victor and usually enables him but I think this will just be pushing Nikki way too far. Victor could really lose Nikki this time, at least for a while. I think Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) won’t like Victor’s actions, but Nick’s got other problems like a fentanyl addiction and getting rid of Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) for good.

And I don’t think Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) will take this kidnapping very well either. She has no issue slapping at Billy but kidnapping Jack is a no-go. As for Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin), she idolizes her granddad, Victor, but she hates when he does ruthless and devious things.

This may remind Claire of the worst of Victor like when he tried to get Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) to seduce Kyle for a big payoff. In fact, Claire was ready to wash her hands of Victor but then forgave him. So, Claire’s going to be absolutely horrified to hear what Victor did to Jack who she really likes.

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Claire and Kyle Team Up to Find Jack on Young and the Restless

And I think Claire’s going to hear about it soon because I suspect Kyle may turn to her for help in finding Jack. So, Claire might march over to Victor and tell him to stop this now, to return Jack unharmed, or he’s going to lose Claire for good.

I expect Diane to confront Nikki and demand she fix this too. Of course, it’s awful for Victor to kidnap anyone but this is so unfair because Jack didn’t do anything wrong at all. Victor just hates him and is using him to get Chancellor back from Billy.

But to be honest, I think Victor was just looking for a chance to hurt Jack because he’s still salty that he saved Nikki’s life. Plus, Victor blew up when he saw Jack and Nikki hugging at the ranch house.

Victor’s Actions Could Cost Him His Family on Young and the Restless

In the end, Victor will try and rationalize what he’s done and will explode when his family questions him. In the end, I think kidnapping Jack could have many Newmans stepping back from Victor.

He’ll explain he’s just trying to get Chancellor back for Nikki. And I think Victor will play the victim card and the family loyalty card about all Abbotts being the enemy. But I’m not sure it’s going to fly with Victor’s family.

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He is just so far out of control it’s insane. He’s losing a war that he started and is getting worse by the day. This will be a breaking point for Nikki and she may feel like she has no choice to walk away from Victor. He violated her trust by taking Jack who literally saved her life.

Even if Victor ends up getting everything back that was taken, Newman Enterprises, Chancellor and Newman Media, he may lose Nikki. Will it be worth it?

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‘Love Story’ Turns JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Happiest Episode Into a 2-Scene Gut Punch

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Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Episode 6

Summary

  • In an exclusive with Collider, Love Story Episode 6 director Gillian Robespierre reveals how she approached JFK Jr. and Carolyn’s wedding.
  • Robespierre breaks down the haunting Atlantic shot and why it had to feel “bittersweet,” not just romantic.
  • The director explains how tight close-ups and a final plane image frame love against legacy and looming tragedy.

If Love Story’s episode last week exposed the cracks in John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette’s (Sarah Pidgeon) public image, it’s Thursday’s chapter, “The Wedding,” that forces them to walk straight through the noise. As Episode 6 opens with the Battery Park incident sparking news and tabloid headlines, Uncle Teddy (Donal Logue) and Caroline (Grace Gummer) are furious that John let his guard down. Meanwhile, his aunt Ethel (Jessica Harper) offers Carolyn a warning that feels both affectionate and ominous as she notes “these men will break your heart” and “make you want to scream.”

But all of it leaves the two unshaken as they decide to move forward with their wedding, even with the pressure of legacy and recent optics weighing down on their privacy. Yet, the hour is never staged as some glossy reenactment of a fairytale wedding. Instead, the episode directed by Gillian Robespierre and written by Juli Weiner narrows its focus to mood and intimacy — from the easy, lived-in chemistry between Pigeon and Kelly to the fracture in Carolyn’s professional life as she steps away from Calvin Klein (Alessandro Nivola).

And yet, in an episode that enchants from the moment they head to Cumberland Island for their wedding to the recreation of that photo on the steps of the little, candle-lit chapel, the most striking moment arrives at dawn. After having fallen asleep on the beach and running into the ocean to skinny-dip, the aerial shot of them floating, small against the open water, plays romantic at first glance but also quietly devastating if you know what’s coming.

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In an interview with Collider about the golden hour, Robespierre jokingly admits she felt “trepidation and fear” when she was asked to helm the wedding episode, but leaned into what she loves most. “I love love,” she says, explaining that she wanted to capture the ceremony “with as little dialogue as possible” and let it feel like “visual poetry.” In addition to breaking down the wedding everyone wanted an invitation to, she gets into that haunting Atlantic Ocean moment of them floating together, and what it means to end the happiest chapter of their story with a plane waiting on the runway.

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Robespierre leans into “magical, intimate” visual poetry to cut through the myth and find the private romance.

COLLIDER: This episode lives inside one of the most photographed, romanticized weddings of the 20th century. How did you approach directing something that audiences already “think” they know?

ROBESPIERRE: With trepidation and fear! [Laughs] No, just excitement! I was really excited when Brad Simpson, the exec on Love Story, called me and said, ‘We want you to direct the wedding episode.’ And I was like, ‘Let’s do this!’ I love love, [and] romance and trying to capture it with the camera, trying to capture it with as little dialogue as possible. But a director is only as good as the story in the script, and this script was handed to me, and it was brilliant. It was a really great television script. I really felt the emotion leap off the page, and I just had to do that justice.

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I also grew up in the ‘90s. I was in high school in the ‘90s, [and] I remember being in New York because that’s where I was born and raised, so I remember a lot of these pictures being on the cover of People magazine that my mom was reading or The Post, as you were walking to high school, passing newsstands — much like the character on the show. I don’t believe that there are a ton of photos of the wedding. I feel like you see this church, and you see it’s illuminated by candles, and it was small. I think there’s only one or two pictures that I can recall of the reception where she’s wearing his blazer and laughing, and not much else.

A lot of people have wedding videos, royalty. I just remember really seeing more imagery of Lady Di and Prince Charles, and this was really trying to take those images that we didn’t have many of, and capture the essence. I didn’t realize how ragtag “low key” was, but it’s intimate; there were only a small amount of people there. The church was the size of a New York City apartment. It was on an island that was hard to get to. And then the Kennedy family had to get onto these flatbed trucks and be driven from their inn to this remote location where the church was because of the paparazzi and the Carolyn character, wanting the intimacy. So it was really trying to piece together some of these snapshots that we’ve seen. We had an amazing production designer who did so much research and had a thick binder.

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I think, also, there are so many things where you guys have so many fragmented pieces leading up to the moment, trying to figure out and fill in the gaps of what it would have looked like in the dynamic that they were in, especially after the whole Battery Park incident, too. There’s so much emphasis on guardrails — what the Kennedys show the public versus what’s happening internally. Were you directing this episode with the idea that image management is the third person in the relationship?

ROBESPIERRE: I think what we wanted to capture was something that felt magical, intimate; that felt like a wedding, but without all of the “I do’s” and just be very poetic, and to make it feel more like poetry, visual poetry, rather than trying to be exact and to show the emotion and the celebration of love. The ceremony is one aspect of it, and the night before is always a big part too. And I think that’s one of the romantic, the most romantic scenes for me to shoot was when they were waking up on the beach, and they decided to go skinny dipping. It’s almost like they’re christening their marriage, and it’s just the two of them and their bodies and the water and a beautiful song playing — the Nina Simone song that we chose for that scene, it’s sexy and sad and romantic and haunting and a little ghostly. And I think that’s what we were trying to do, and the writer really just gave us such beautiful language on the page.

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How “The Wedding” Turns Romance Into a Ghost Story for Just a Second

Robespierre says the skinny-dip shot is meant to feel “bittersweet” and haunting for a beat, but then it snaps back to the wedding’s joy with a subtle “levitate” moment.

Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly in a scene from Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Episode 6, "The Wedding" Image via FX

I’m glad you brought it up because I had a question about that. That whole scene is beautifully done; they’re skinny-dipping, it’s cute. The aerial shot of them floating in the Atlantic, though — so haunting. I remember sitting with my sister watching that, and we knew what was coming. How deliberate was that visual parallel to their later fate? Because when we’re kind of pulling out, they’re so small in the center of this massive body of water, almost consuming them.

ROBESPIERRE: [Pauses] It’s really sad. It’s bittersweet. I think ultimately we wanted to show their closeness and how they’ll, it’s sort of how they’ll eternally live in that moment as an image, as a haunting image. And then you snap out of it, and you’re at their wedding, and she’s on the back of a Jeep and trying to keep her veil on, and you’re just brought to this very beautiful, alive reality. And when he first sees her, you know, his jaw drops, and it’s another moment. When I watched the dailies, I saw Paul [Anthony Kelly] do that. When you’re shooting, you often miss a lot of the nuances of performances because there are so many cameras going, and then, you sit in the edit, and you’re like, “Oh my God, the way he looked at her. I didn’t notice that day!” And I just gasped. And then again, with the reception, it was really so fun to try to take the words that Juli [Werner] had written — it says, “The golden couple levitates to the dance floor.” It was just beautifully worded language.

So the DP, Pepe [Avila del Pino], and I decided to actually make them levitate. It’s very subtle, and you can clearly see it because, obviously, we’re not making a sci-fi movie or Superman where, all of a sudden, Lois Lane gets [lifted]. But we dug a hole in the ground of this beautiful estate and put in a hydraulic levitation system, and it was rotating and spinning almost like a couple on a cake, and they were just so, ever so slightly higher than everyone above, like other friends and family, because that’s what a bride and a groom should feel like. That they’re flying, and it should feel like they’re on a different planet than everyone else.

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Robespierre on Capturing the Little Moments That Make ‘Love Story’ Click

Robespierre says the romance clicks because the leads stay “grounded,” letting goofy, messy little moments (bagels, dorky dancing) make them feel real.

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Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly in ‘Love Story’
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I have to go back now and watch that. I live for the little details in film and TV, so I need to see it. But that being said, Sarah and Paul are so natural and easy with each other, and that chemistry moves so beautifully onto the screen. You know, as a director coming in, how did you cultivate that sincerity so the relationship doesn’t really feel like a museum piece? I know the two of them are doing a lot of work, and they’re taking direction from you and the writing on the page, but it’s different because you’re also seeing them from the outside in, guiding them.

ROBESPIERRE: They are so grounded in their performance. Another scene that I think you can see their groundedness and their characters coming out is when they’re dancing to Common People. It’s the beginning of the episode, and showing a side of them where they’re not perfect. She’s eating a bagel and cream cheese, and gets it on her face a little bit, and puts on a CD and starts dancing, and she’s kind of doing goofy moves, you know? He’s staring at her, like fully in love with her, but also, when he gets up and dances, he’s a little dorky and I think it’s just so relatable and that was one of the most fun days on set we had, because we’re just making this up as we go, and we’re talking about it and coming up with ideas, and they had such chemistry, yes, but also they had a groundedness to their performance.

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They locked in, especially by Episode 6. It was just a joy. Everyone, all the collaborators, everyone came together, and all I had to do was really make sure I pointed the camera to show everyone’s work because the hair was perfect, the wardrobe was perfect, the production design — everything was there, all the elements were there, and everyone was operating at the highest level of their game. I just couldn’t screw it up; I had to capture everything.

Robespierre on Ending the Happiest Chapter With a Warning Sign

Robespierre says she shot the wedding up close to keep it intimate, then ends on a “cruel reality” warning with that tiny plane.

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JFK, JR and Carolyn Bissette in TLC’s ‘The Lost Tapes’ documentary
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In terms of capturing everything, there’s this recurring question of whether John belongs to Carolyn or to America. Was that tension something you leaned into visually or tonally when directing? There’s a clear language in how you set up scenes of long versus medium shots in group settings, and then these tight close-ups, sometimes with the pair.

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ROBESPIERRE: Yes, for sure. All of the shots of them together during the wedding, in the car heading to the tarmac [at the end], we shot very close up. We shot with a wider lens, and so we were able to really see more of the world, but also get closer to them. The scene in another episode, Episode 4 [“I Love You”], where they’re in bed together, and that natural sunlight is streaming on them. It’s their first night, their first sleepover that we see on screen, handheld, very close, very intimate. And when the camera is that close to you, you can’t help but sort of change your style of acting. And it felt a little looser than the traditional frames that happen before they fall in love.

I know we’ve got to wrap up in a minute, but I’m wondering about how this episode ends with the two of them boarding that plane, and he’s going to log some hours. Placing that image there in their happiest chapter, it does feel intentional, especially because we’re coming to an end. What were you trying to say by bracketing the wedding with that visual echo? Because I do feel like — it’s such a beautiful series, but we know that the ending is going to be absolutely tragic.

ROBESPIERRE: I think driving up to the plane, they’re just so in love, and they’re smitten, and they’re looking at each other, and they can’t keep their hands off each other. They did it — they pulled it off. No press, no paparazzi. It was the most magical night. And then I think the cruel reality of seeing that tiny little plane and ending on the character of Carolyn looking at it and feeling a little bit scared. Just a little bit, but wanting to also support her husband.

Love Story airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m. EST on FX and streams the next day on Hulu.

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February 12, 2026

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Max Winkler, Anthony Hemingway, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Gillian Robespierre, Jesse Peretz

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Chris Brown Fuels Tour Speculation, Teasing Message About May

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The internet is on Chris Brown heavy, wondering what he might be cooking up thanks to a quick message that he dropped on social media. Breezy didn’t say much — he just teased a month, and now fans are stacking their coins and patiently waiting on what’s coming.

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Chris Brown’s May Tease Has Fans On HIGH Alert

Breezy has fans thinking he might be hitting the road again after dropping a quick message on his Instagram Story. The singer didn’t say much; he just popped out with, “ALL IMA SAY IS MAY.” Once fans peeped that, plenty of them said “Bet!” and started thinking he might be teasing a tour. To this day, folks are still talking about how he took over summer 2025 with his ‘Breezy Bowl XX’ tour, so now they’re wondering if round two is on the way. Either way, whatever CB has up his sleeve, fans are seated, ready, and down for it.

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After The Shade Room reposted CB’s message, the comment section went crazy! Plenty of fans doubled down, saying a tour has to be coming, while others said they are ready for whatever he has planned.

Instagram user @gxldenchellz wrote, We readyyyyyyy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 team breezy we OUTSIDEEEEEEE.” 

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Instagram user @heavyondahustla_ wrote, Okay so $1500 aside for May.” 

While Instagram user @jordanw.thejuice wrote, I hope it’s a tour…Who y’all think he bringing this time? It HAS to be someone BIG!!!!” 

Then Instagram user @ajt_blackbarbie wrote, We READYYYYY ❤️❤️❤️❤️” 

Another Instagram user @yeezy.___ wrote, That mean when may come you have two months to learn the album cause July/August we’ll be concerting 😭🥹 my kind of carrying on.” 

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Instagram user @alanichamere wrote, And I will be in Ticketmaster an hour before tickets release 😂👏” 

While another Instagram user @ohb_blackpyramid wrote, “Ready to be outside lmao 🔥🔥🔥” 

Then another Instagram user @dougie_dooz wrote, All I know is that breezy bowl last year was 🔥🔥” 

Finally, Instagram user @niqueee_renee wrote, CONCERT me pls baby 😭” 

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Could Breezy Be Cooking Up A Tour AND An Album?

May might be two months away, but it’s already looking stacked. For one, Chris’s birthday is on May 5th. Two, he already teased that he’s gearing up to take over the summer again. In February, he told fans to be patient with him but promised that he’s going to be “stepping on s**t all summer.” On top of that, he mentioned that he’s working on a new album titled ‘BROWN.’

“BROWN ALBUM COMING SOON, and make sure Y’all save ya money. Summer time is next level. I’m dropping videos and songs. #R&BSUMMERSURPRISE” Chris wrote in a message on Instagram.

So is he doubling up with an album AND a tour? There’s no word for sure, but right now it’s definitely looking like Breezy’s about to be running the summer again.

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6 People Arrested in $2.8M ‘Gold Bar’ Scam Targeting Elderly

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Six people have been arrested in connection to a $2.8 million “gold bar” scam in Texas that targeted at least six elderly victims.

The Friendswood Police Department said in a social media statement that the investigation into the scam was launched in December 2025 after an 81-year-old resident was persuaded to convert $766,000 into 177 one-ounce Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins.

A scammer posed as a federal employee and told the victim their financial accounts had been compromised, according to police. The scammer then instructed the victim to purchase gold in order to “protect” their assets.

As investigators looked into the case, they later found that a similar scheme had targeted a 76-year-old resident in September 2025. At the time, the victim lost $134,000.

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Two initial suspects were identified early on in the investigation, and police determined that one suspect had driven to the victim’s home to collect the gold.

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Smitaben Thakor was first arrested on December 29, 2025, on a theft from an elderly person charge. Two days later, Samirali Ghabrani was arrested on December 31, 2025, and was charged with theft of property valued at $300,000 or more.

Authorities said that Ghabrani, 48, is also being held on an immigration detainer at the Galveston County Jail, according to the statement.

Following the first two arrests, the investigation into the case expanded and detectives executed search warrants at a home in Richmond and at a restaurant in Houston.

While searching the Richmond home, officers recovered 157 of the 177 gold coins that were stolen from the 81-year-old victim. Authorities also seized evidence that they believe is tied to a broader fraud operation.

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Mudassir Iqbal Lakhani and Iqbal Ibrahim Lakhani were both arrested at the Richmond residence and charged with theft of property valued at $300,000 or more, according to police. Both Mudassir, 35, and Iqbal, 60, have a bond set at $5 million.

On January 9, investigators executed a search warrant at a jewelry business in Sharpstown. They later seized additional evidence connected to the scam.

Police managed to recover the remaining stolen gold on February 2 at a residence in Missouri City.

One month later, officers executed another search warrant at a home in Kingwood on Wednesday, March 4.

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Zohaib Muhammad was then arrested on a charge of theft of property valued at $300,000 or more and engaging in organized criminal activity, according to police. Samir Ali was also arrested during a traffic stop near his home on a similar charge to Muhammad, 39. Both Muhammad and Ali, who is 36, have had their bonds set at $5 million.

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Amid the investigation, police have identified four additional victims who collectively lost about $1.9 million as a result of the scam. Police also said that a broader investigation remains ongoing, which they believe involves connections outside of the United States.

“The Friendswood Police Department’s quick and precise actions in this case reflect our unwavering dedication to protecting our community, especially our elderly residents who are often targeted by criminals,” Police Chief Josh Rogers said in a statement, adding that local prosecutors and the FBI were crucial amid the investigation.

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All six suspects are currently in custody. It’s not currently clear if any of them have entered pleas or retained legal representation in light of their arrests.

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Wife Turns Head At Rick Owens After Baby #3

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Paris Fashion Week turned into a parents’ night out for NBA YoungBoy and Jazlyn Mychelle. Video footage showed the husband and wife posing for a photo at the Rick Owens Autumn/Winter show, rocking coordinated outfits, and fans are all the way here for their energy.

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NBA YoungBoy & Jazlyn Mychelle Steal The Spotlight At Paris Fashion Week

Jazlyn Mychelle and NBA YoungBoy had all eyes on them at the Rick Owens fashion show. Rocking matching black fits, the couple pulled up, cheesing. This marked their first pop-out together since welcoming their third child together in February. Jazlyn was rocking a long-sleeved jacket over a black dress, while YB brought full rockstar vibes in a leather jacket, leather pants, and platform boots. He added gloves, a massive blinged-out chain, and black shades. Fans loved seeing the parents together, but all eyes stayed on Jazlyn, with many social media users dubbing her YB’s “Unproblematic Queen.”

Social Media Can’t Stop Talking About Jazlyn Mychelle

As we said, the internet couldn’t take its eyes off Jazlyn. Once TSR dropped videos of her and YB at the Rick Owens show, all the attention went to Jazlyn in the comment section. Fans loved seeing her out and about after baby number three.

Instagram user @binmastaa wrote, She so pretty 😍” 

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Instagram user @nsama_natasha wrote, Jaz looks great. Especially since she just had a baby ❤️” 

While Instagram user @lea_lush wrote, Awww she looks so TINY & ADORABLE standing next to him 😍! She def has a LIGHt & HAPPY AURA about herself 🥰🥰🤗🫶🏽🖤” 

Then, Instagram user @uniques0badd wrote, His wife is beautiful 😍” 

Instagram user @thereall.lakey wrote, Jazz already outside after birth 😭she said Ian missing popping out with my man.” 

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Another Instagram user @thediary.ofslim wrote, With his unproblematic Queen! ❤️” 

Instagram user @ravensydney wrote, She just be happy to be there 🙌” 

Instagram user @theofficialqua_ wrote,We love u Jaz🖤” 

Finally, Instagram user @lailavslala wrote,Jaz very unproblematic 😍” 

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Jazlyn Gives Birth & The Vibes Keep Getting Icy

Jazlyn’s pop out with NBA YoungBoy comes just a few weeks after they welcomed their third child. YB shared a delivery room video on his Instagram Stories telling fans, “My gangsta had her baby.” Their new addition is NBA’s 13th child, according to TMZ, with the rapper reportedly having 12 other kids with different women.

Beyond family life, fans love getting peeks into YB and Jazlyn’s marriage. Recently, the couple flexed their icy jewels, and fans couldn’t stop talking about how Jazlyn’s ice keeps getting bigger — peep the clip below!

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Perfect, Unrated Comedy Will Set You Ablaze

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Perfect, Unrated Comedy Will Set You Ablaze

By Robert Scucci
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When a stand-up comedian continually bombs on stage but lacks the self-awareness to try something different with their life, you get films like 2012’s Ape. A near-perfect character study you’ve probably never heard of, Ape takes a trip into the looney pool as its protagonist, Trevor (Joshua Burge), refuses to get a regular job, realizes he has a penchant for blowing stuff up, and competes with other open micers who not only steal his jokes but deliver the worst Sylvester Stallone impersonations you’ve ever seen.

Ape is a low-budget black comedy about a man who refuses to quit even when every outside influence is telling him to do so, resulting in a downward spiral that involves haggling over $.99 convenience store slushies, making a deal with the devil for an apple after an awkward bus ride, and the sneaking suspicion that a man in a gorilla costume is following him wherever he goes.

From Jokes To Rage

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Down on his luck and on the verge of having his cable shut off, Trevor lives a miserable life. He can’t get asses in seats at the local comedy club, prompting the owner to constantly bump his set or lower his already meager pay. He rehearses his material in front of his mirror, and his jokes are terrible. The best setup in his act involves marveling at how fast his new microwave can cook food, and the punchline suggests that if he climbs inside it, he could also read faster. Move over, Mitch Hedberg. Trevor’s the new kid on the block, and he’s not going down without a fight.

Barely able to afford food and without a penny to his name, Trevor spends his days lighting things on fire in his apartment and eating whatever cheap TV dinners he can get his hands on. The only friend he has is fellow comedian Dennis Spicer (Gary Bosek), and their relationship is antagonistic at best. In fact, Trevor once “sold” a batch of jokes to Dennis, which did neither of them any favors. Dennis never paid Trevor for the material, and the jokes predictably bombed because they’re all like that microwave bit I already mentioned.

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As Trevor’s life continues its steady descent, he slowly loses his grip on reality. Instead of lighting tissues on fire in his apartment, he starts setting fires on the street. He begins carrying a baseball bat wherever he goes. He makes a deal with the devil, who turns out to be a guy in a devil costume operating a fruit stand that only sells vegetables, for reasons that are never explained.

Despite all this, Trevor refuses to quit because he needs to fulfill his lifelong dream of not having a real job. If only his comedy weren’t so terrible.

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A Pyromaniac’s Fantasy

Reportedly filmed for under $5,000, Ape is about as low-budget as it gets. For a frame of reference, you can check out 2019’s Relaxer, also starring Joshua Burge and written and directed by Joel Potrykus. What’s great about Ape is that it doesn’t need a huge budget to pull off what it’s trying to accomplish. It’s a simple story about one man who refuses to give up even though it’s painfully clear he doesn’t have what it takes to become a successful comedian, or even an unsuccessful one. The fun comes from watching him tirelessly refine his “jokes” while the giant Steve Martin poster in his apartment seems to exist solely to mock him.

Whether you want to laugh at somebody else’s expense or watch the world burn, Ape is currently streaming for free on Tubi as of this writing.


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STRIIKE Co-Founder Kristie Streicher Reveals the Most Common Eyebrow Mistakes and the Easy Ways to Fix Them

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STRIIKE Co-Founder Kristie Streicher Reveals the Most Common Eyebrow Mistakes and the Easy Ways to Fix Them

Great eyebrows never go out of style, and Kristie Streicher knows exactly how to get them right.

The celebrity brow artist counts Miley Cyrus, Adele, Emily Blunt, Sandra Bullock, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mila Kunis among her loyal clients, and now she’s sharing her biggest dos and don’ts with ET.

For starters, The Nurtured Brow® creator says to do just that: take care of the eyebrows you were born with.

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“Early in my career, I noticed that so many people were over-tweezed or chasing trends that didn’t suit their natural bone structure or growth pattern. I became more interested in restraint than removal and in what happens when you honor what’s already there instead of forcing something new,” she explains.

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That approach eventually turned into her signature Strategic Tweezing method, a careful process that focuses on removing only what disrupts the natural architecture of the brow, while allowing it to grow back into its most balanced shape.

“It’s about preservation as much as precision,” she shares.

The result? Brows that perfectly frame the face.

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“I would describe my work as effortless, refined, and authentic. … Brows can change your entire expression, your confidence, and even how you carry yourself.”

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So, it’s no surprise why celebrities continue to flock to her Beverly Hills, California beauty studio, STRIIIKE, for coveted appointments. 

“I think they love my technique because it feels like them, only elevated. It’s subtle, but powerful,” the beauty pro notes.

Even if you can’t make it in to see Streicher in person, you can still follow her A-list approved tips. The entrepreneur offers virtual consultations where she assesses your bone structure, growth pattern, and brow history before creating a custom plan tailored to you.

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And one thing she always advises against is doing too much.

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“Over-tweezing the front of the brow is a no. The front sets the entire tone of your face. When it’s too narrow, too harsh, or too sculpted, it changes your expression and can make you look harder, older, or permanently surprised,” she reveals.

Similarly, overfilling is another mistake Streicher sees often.

“Creating a shape that’s disconnected from the natural brow line can make the brow look too harsh or the arch look too exaggerated.”

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Fortunately, fixing a brow blunder doesn’t have to be complicated thanks to her KS&CO line, loved by Ana de Armas, Jessica Biel, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Paulson, Chloe Fineman, and Mandy Moore.

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“The Microfeathering® Pen is designed specifically to mimic real hair, so if someone has over-tweezed or has gaps, they can add believable strokes without creating a blocky shape,” she spills.

From there, use the Sheer Tinted Brow Gel to bring color, texture, fullness, and a flexible hold to the brow.

“Brush the brows upward and slightly outward. … If they feel sparse or flat, a light layer adds tone and movement without stiffness.”

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Beyhive Attacks Beyoncé’s Dad After Shading Tina Knowles

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The music executive recently revisited conversations about his ex-wife, Tina Knowles, and her role in shaping Destiny’s Child, the group that shot their first daughter to fame. 

While Tina’s influence on the group’s image and styling has long been acknowledged, Mathew appeared to downplay her contribution, and fans were not having it.

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Beyoncé’s Fans Slam Mathew Knowles for Downplaying Tina’s Role in Destiny’s Child

During a January 30 interview with news outlet PIX11, Mathew discussed Beyoncé and Solange’s careers. In a clip cut from it and shared on YouTube, he had a tense moment when Tina’s role was brought up. 

Anchor Kendis Gibson praised him, saying he had “earned his flowers” and added that he had expressed the same sentiment to Tina. “You guys put in the work, and obviously the talent was there,” Gibson said.

Mathew quickly interjected, asking, “What work did she put in?” When Gibson listed Tina’s efforts, including handling the group’s hair and wardrobe, Mathew acknowledged the statement. 

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However, when the anchor described the girl group as a “joint effort” between the former couple, Mathew appeared visibly displeased. He laughed, stood up, and abruptly announced, “We’ll stop now,” before walking out. 

In no time, fans flooded in to weigh in on Mathew’s action. One fan wrote, “It’s giving old and bitter Mathew. Do better!” A second fan remarked, “That’s why he’s starting all over again and can’t enjoy this season of his life because he’s a low-down narcissist,” and a third echoed, “a true narcissist.”

A third individual even went as far as bringing up the ex-manager’s past against him, writing, “He’s a horrible person. He cheated on her and is acting like this. Horrible man.”

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While a fourth person expressed shock at Mathew’s behavior to the host, calling it “a small man act,” a fifth individual described it as “loser behavior,” adding it was why his relationship with Beyoncé is strained. 

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Tina Knowles Opens Up About Infidelity And Leaving Her Marriage With Mathew 

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As fans blast the ex-manager, including referencing his cheating allegations, Tina has since been candid about the infidelity talks, admitting it strained their relationship to a point of no return. 

According to PEOPLE Magazine, Tina explained in her memoir “Matriarch” that infidelity was a “continuous problem” early on, but she stayed for years believing their love could outweigh the hurt.

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Despite the turmoil, the couple worked seamlessly when it came to their daughters’ careers, throwing in her weight as a hairstylist and fashion designer. 

However, in 2009, her world shattered when she learned through the press that the record producer had fathered a child outside their marriage. Two years later, the couple divorced. 

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Tina Knowles Praised by Kelly Rowland for Her Lasting Influence

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While Mathew’s recent remarks questioned Tina’s efforts in Destiny’s Child’s rise, past reflections from group members tell a different story.

As The Blast reported, Kelly Rowland spoke warmly about Tina during a December appearance on the “Mama, I Made It” podcast, crediting her with playing a significant role in shaping the woman she has become.

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The singer shared that she has known Tina, whom she affectionately calls “Mama T,” for most of her life. 

According to Rowland, Tina understands her completely, from her tone of voice to her smallest mannerisms, and described her as a “safe space,” someone she can confide in without fear of judgment.

What Beyoncé’s Dad Thinks About Her Billionaire Milestone

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Although Mathew has now sparked backlash over credit for Beyoncé’s success, he recently shared his thoughts on her billionaire achievement. The “Cuff It” singer officially reached the status in December 2025, marking another major milestone in her career.

According to The Blast, the 74-year-old said money was never his daughter’s primary motivation. Instead, her focus has always been on her supporters and perfecting her craft.

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Queen Latifah Proves The Internet Wrong With No-Makeup Clip

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Somebody tell the internet to chill because Queen Latifah is very much alive—and honestly, that wasn’t even the part that had folks talking. The actress and rapper hopped on social media to squash wild rumors claiming she had passed away. But, fans were more distracted by how good she’s looking than by the proof of life itself.

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Queen Latifah Sets The Record Straight

In the clip, Queen Latifah appears to be sitting in her car, rocking a dark hoodie and casually chewing something as she speaks into the camera. She reassures her fans she’s “100% A-OK,” blows kisses, throws up a peace sign, and flashes a grin, saying, “Don’t believe what you read on the internet.” As far as the public record shows, she isn’t dealing with any health issues, and it’s unclear where this wild rumor even started. While her ‘Equalizer’ TV series wrapped last year, it seems Queen Latifah is still keeping an eye out for injustice—especially the kind targeting her own name.

Fans Celebrate Latifah’s Timeless Vibe

Fans immediately flooded The Shade Room Instagram comment section, declaring that the QUEEN has officially arrived. Many praised Queen Latifah, saying she’s “literally always been that girl,” while a few wondered why she hasn’t launched a beauty line like other celebrities. Plenty of commenters were left shook, with many insisting she looks 30 and showing mad respect for her timeless vibe.

One Instagram user @_pettyking said, “Ok! 🔥 I’m loving the “fresh face stud” look. Werk it gurl! 😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾”

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This Instagram user @lavarwalker commented, “Queen looks 30

And, Instagram user @kitkatagurs added, “Been that girl😍 just gorgeous

Meanwhile, Instagram user @80scooliehighh joked, “She told us to mind our business like Dolly did 😂”

While Instagram user @alexes.ciarra wrote, “They were acting like it was her Last Holiday 🙄 The Queen has spoken 🗣️👑”

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Lastly, Instagram user @keepingitkinky shared, “She’s the one that should have a hair care line! Hair been full and luxurious FOREVA! ❤️🔥”

Queen Latifah Ain’t The Only One Serving Bare-Faced Beauty

As previously reported, Remy Ma blessed the ‘gram with a photo dump that took fans on a full glow-up journey. The first few pics showed her rocking a fresh, bare face with a sleek side-parted dark bob, hoop earrings, and a cozy brown hoodie — giving major effortless, everyday vibes. But as you kept swiping, Remy transformed into full-on red-carpet royalty, with a flawless face-beat-by-the-gods glam that we’ve come to expect from her. And honestly? Even without the glam, she’s giving pure icon energy.

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