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12 Years Later, One of the Greatest Action Thriller Franchises Is a Streaming Hit
John Wick has been the biggest breakout action franchise over the last decade or so, but it wasn’t the only hard-hitting, wildly successful action series to kick off in 2014. That same year that brought John Wick to the big screen also saw Training Day director Antoine Fuqua reunite with Oscar-winner Denzel Washington for an adaptation of popular 1980s TV series The Equalizer. Not only was the film popular with action fans, but it also managed to make a big enough splash at the box office that the director and star have returned for two more installments in the years since.
First released 12 years ago, The Equalizer made more than $192 million at the box office, working on a very modest budget. Four years later, Fuqua and Washington came back with The Equalizer 2, following that with The Equalizer 3 in 2023. Surprisingly, both sequels also topped the $190 million mark at the box office, proving that the franchise is one of the steadiest around. That success has translated well to the world of streaming, even after more than a decade since the first film’s release, as Prime Video users are giving The Equalizer another round in the spotlight.
‘The Equalizer’ Rising on Streaming Charts
The first two Equalizer movies were recently added to the Prime Video streaming lineup, and they continue to show just how strong the legs of this franchise actually are. The franchise was all together on Netflix at one point recently and occupied multiple spots on the streamer’s Top 10 Movies list. Now, two of the three films are on Prime Video, and are once again striking a chord with streaming audiences.
As of Monday afternoon, The Equalizer and The Equalizer 2 are ranked amongst the most popular movie titles streaming on Prime Video. The first Equalizer movie is currently the fourth-most popular film on the service in the United States, trailing only Regretting You, Despicable Me 4, and Bang. The Equalizer 2 is following right on the heels of its predecessor, coming in at fifth on Prime Video’s current movie rankings.
Unfortunately, you won’t see The Equalizer 3 appearing on Prime Video’s charts any time soon, because the third installment of the series isn’t on the same streaming service as the first two films. The Equalizer 3 is currently streaming exclusively on Hulu, separate from the rest of the trilogy.
‘The Equalizer’s Insane Supporting Casts
Denzel Washington is one of the best to ever do it, and his presence alone is more than enough to sell somebody on The Equalizer. However, part of what really cements the legacy of this film series is how packed the supporting casts have been. Some massively popular names have taken part in this franchise — and Washington has brought out the best in them.
For example, the first Equalizer has Stranger Things star David Harbour in one of the main roles, delivering an unforgettable performance just two years before he would become a household name as Sheriff Jim Hopper. The Equalizer 2 sees none other than Pedro Pascal join the fray, reminding fans that he can do a whole lot more than just play the hero. The franchise cast also includes Melissa Leo, Bill Pullman, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Denman, and Marton Csokas. The Equalizer 3 brings Dakota Fanning in for a major role, reuniting her with Washington nearly two decades after they starred in Tony Scott‘s Man on Fire.
The Equalizer is a hard-hitting action franchise that is already starting to age like fine wine. Denzel Washington spends three brutal action films reminding everybody that his prime never really ended, and Fuqua surrounds him with supporting stars that only make him shine brighter.
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September 24, 2014
- Runtime
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132 Minutes
- Writers
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Richard Wenk, Richard Lindheim, Michael Sloan
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“Superman” spinoff series casts “American Vandal”’s Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd
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The actor is reuniting with “American Vandal” creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, who are running “DC Crime.”
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Bold and Beautiful Early Spoilers July 13-17: Bill Taunts Enemy & Sheila’s Rampage Continues
Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for July 13-17, 2026 thrill with Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) provoking his rival dressmaker Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye). And also, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) won’t stop and won’t back down until she gets what she wants. So, is she going to overstep with Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood)?
We’re going to get into the latest spoilers for the week of July 13th through the 17th. And by the way, this is the last full week of July sweeps. It ends on the 20th. So, expect to see things slowing up a bit as the shock waves from the Logan launch begin to subside.
And remember, as we always do each and every early edition day, we’re going to talk about the rest of this week and then we will get into what is coming the week after that.
Bold and the Beautiful: Family Conflicts and Sheila’s Persistence – July 8th Through 10th
Let’s get started. Wednesday, July 8th on Bold and the Beautiful. We’ve got Ridge continuing to harp on Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) to dump Will Spencer (Crew Morrow). Ridge was saying Forresters and Spencers don’t mix. And I wonder if he forgot his own granddaughter, Kelly Spencer (Sophia Paras McKinlay).
And Ridge to me was talking crazy, saying that Will could get violent with Electra because he’s punched R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) twice. I think Ridge is wrong to say that R.J. didn’t trespass. He was asked more than once to leave. He refused to and he got hit. Now, the subsequent hits I think crossed the line, but trying to make Will into a monster, a woman abuser.
Seriously, I recall Ridge bringing Thorne Forrester (Ingo Rademacher) as backup, barging uninvited into Bill Spencer’s house and throwing him off a balcony. So, does that mean Ridge is just as likely to hit Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) or throw her off a balcony? Or does Ridge’s logic only apply to Spencers? I do hope that Electra tells Ridge, “Okay, I won’t see Will anymore because he doesn’t need Electra in his life.”
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Ridge Confronts Bill
Also, this week, we’re going to see R.J. up from his nap and he’s talking to Ridge and Eric Forrester (John McCook) who stopped by to check on R.J. So, we’ll see Ridge getting all worked up and deciding he’s going to go over to Logan and make a stand against those terrible, awful, no good, very bad Spencers.
Sheila pops up at Deacon Sharpe‘s (Sean Kanan) place to grill Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) on whether she talked to Steffy about letting her into the family. You know, letting Sheila have supervised visits with Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) and Hayes Finnegan (Bryan David Garlick). And Taylor tells Sheila that what she’s asking is impossible. Steffy will never agree, but Sheila’s going to keep pushing.
Then on Thursday, July 9th, it looks like Deacon gets his divorce. Sheila signs the papers and their split is official. So, she may take Taylor’s word that she will try and do what she can to talk to Steffy about what Sheila is asking for. Also, Sheila drops in on Finn at the hospital and insists that she is not a threat.
And she tells Finn that she accepted that Deacon wants a life with Taylor and that’s why she went ahead and signed the divorce papers. Finn is questioning his biological mother saying even if you get nothing else in return and she insists yes. And he warned Sheila that Steffy is not going to be okay with what she wants the visitation. But Sheila asked Finn to get her two minutes of Steffy’s time so that she can explain her point of view.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Taylor Tries with Steffy
We’re also going to see Taylor up at Forrester Creations to tell Steffy about Sheila’s request. I don’t see this going well at all. Steffy’s already in angry victim mode because Hope blindsided her. So, this isn’t a great time for any request about Sheila, and I suspect it’s not going to go well at all. In fact, Steffy might be appalled that Taylor even brought this to her. And if she explains that it was the cost of Deacon’s divorce, I don’t think that’s going to impress Steffy at all.
Then on Friday, July 10th, after talking to her daughter, we’re going to see Taylor wondering whether or not Sheila really has changed. Now, we know during the conversation with Taylor and Steffy, Taylor gets a phone call. So, I wonder if it’s some kind of update on what Sheila is up to because Taylor is worried Sheila could turn dark again, especially since Steffy is absolutely not going to give Sheila what she wants out of this.
And Finn finds himself stuck in the middle again on Friday. So, I’m pretty sure that’s between Steffy and Sheila yet again. But Finn makes it clear that his loyalty is to his wife Steffy. Period. And we’re also due for some Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) scenes soon. And I think it would be wild if Finn’s adoptive mom has a kind word for Sheila when talking to her son.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Bill & Ridge Face Off
We’re going to see Ridge march over to the Spencer offices by the end of the week to rant at Bill. I’m sure it’s mostly about Will punching R.J., but also about Katie and Bill luring Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) over to Logan, blaming them for having to postpone Eric’s launch. Probably blaming Bill for the weather and that nagging rash that Ridge has.
Just everything. Mostly though, I think Ridge is going to tell Bill that his son Will is a violent thug just like him. We know that Bill puts his finger right in Ridge’s face, and I hope he tells him that R.J. needs to stay away from Will and that R.J. shouldn’t start things that he can’t finish. It could honestly even get physical between Bill and Ridge over this.
We also have a smug Bill snarking at Ridge that there’s new royalty in LA fashion. And I’m sure he’s going to tell Ridge that the Spencers lied, cheated, and that Logan didn’t play fair to get ahead, blah, blah. I expect him to not care one bit about Ridge’s opinion, and that the dressmaker is going to leave even angrier.


Bold and the Beautiful: Monaco and Business Rivalries – July 13th Through 17th
Then the week of July 13th through the 17th, we’re going to see Hope and Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) settling into the Spencer mansion while Brooke is off at a wellness center trying to drink green juice and meditate herself out of her anger that Hope is making some choices that her mom doesn’t like, which includes working and living elsewhere. And I think Liam, Beth Spencer (Jordyn Lynn Ariza), and Hope will be happy in their new place.
Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) is still feeling the brunt of Eric’s anger and wants to smooth things over. I’m interested to see if Donna drops in on Hope at Logan or at the mansion, urging her to make things right with Brooke and just go back to Forrester Creations. Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and Bill won’t like that. And I don’t think Steffy and Ridge would take her back. It’s over, right? We’ll see what’s next for Logan and what Katie is planning to follow up on the Hope for the Future launch.
And we could see Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) and Hope already planning new designs, maybe a winter line. Also, waiting to see if anything more comes of Hope passing out cold. I’m still hoping for another Lope baby. Ridge comes back ticked off after his face off with Bill and I’m hoping the Foresters stop whining over a little competition from a startup and they go out and kick some butt. That’s Forrester Creations. They’re legendary. There is no reason for Steffy and Ridge to shut down the jewelry line and put off Eric’s launch just because of Hope and Katie’s little enterprise.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Sheila’s Actions are Life-Changing
Steffy is going to reject what Sheila wants. And then we’re going to hear about Steffy and the Forresters planning a business trip over to Monaco. And she wants Finn to come along with her. This is going to set the stage for a big showdown overseas between Sheila and Steffy. That’s going to change everything between them. All part of her redemption story.
Look for R.J. to probably ditch Dylan (Sydney Bullock) and be full-on pursuing Electra again. I don’t recall Dylan telling Electra that she and R.J. went out, but maybe I forgot. But obviously, he knows that he and Dylan went out and things were getting steamy. R.J. was trying to take things to the bedroom. So, him betraying Dylan for poor pick-me Electra would kind of make R.J. the same kind of guy that he said Will was, right? You know, treating women poorly.
Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) and Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) face a crisis in their marriage because of how badly they want a baby and all those negative pregnancy tests. I am expecting infertility issues. And Will’s going to be crushed by Electra refusing to reunite and sticking close to R.J.
I expect Dylan is going to drop by to check on him. And Will and Dylan are going to be having lots more scenes together soon. I just hope Will doesn’t break her heart by going to beg Electra to take him back once they do start seeing each other.
That’s your Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for July 8-17.
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Rihanna & Her Three Kiddos Break The Internet During NYC Stroll
Roomies, Rihanna is reminding everyone that motherhood doesn’t clock out—even when the rest of the city is winding down. The music and beauty mogul recently stepped out for what appeared to be a quiet late-night outing with her little ones, but things didn’t exactly go as planned once cameras entered the picture.
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Rihanna Was Outside Mommin’ In Heels
Rihanna had all three of her little ones outside as she stepped out for a late-night stroll through New York City. Photos circulating online show the mom of three carrying her 10-month-old daughter, Rocki, in a leopard-print baby carrier while pushing a stroller with her sons, RZA and Riot, riding side by side. What looked like a low-key family walk quickly turned into a paparazzi moment, with photographers trailing the family and snapping away as a bodyguard followed closely behind.
For the outing, Rih kept it effortlessly fly in an oversized striped collared shirt, knee-length black tights, heels, a baseball cap, and black sunglasses. As camera flashes lit up the sidewalk, she appeared to protect baby Rocki by gently holding her close and shielding her head from the lights while steering the stroller with her free hand. Meanwhile, little RZA seemed completely unfazed by the attention, even appearing to give the photographers a small wave as he sat across from Riot.
The Roommates Clocked Every Little Detail
Fans quickly flooded The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section with reactions, and many couldn’t get over the fact that Rihanna was juggling three little ones while walking in heels. The moms also clocked in, joking that once you have kids, designer heels and fancy bags take a back seat because it’s all about Crocs now. Others said they completely understood Rihanna’s late-night parenting grind, while plenty of Roomies couldn’t get over how much her three little ones seem to favor each other.
One Instagram user @prettyshadesofmelanin said, “It’s her doing it all in heels for me 😍👏🏾”
This Instagram user @king_ashley_ claimed, “Motherhood looks so d*mn good on u boo🥹💕”
And, Instagram user @_kokocee_ shared, “I know asap enjoys being a stay at home mom“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @_anaayo joked, “& in heels????? OKURRRR! I wear crocs in sport mode when I’m with mine 😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @zanettels shared, “In heels is crazy 😂 ever since I had a kid I swear I ain’t got the same feet“
Finally, Instagram user @amilllian commented, “All 3 got the same face 😆🫶🏽”
Rocki Had The Girls Saying “Mini Rih!”
The mother-daughter moments didn’t stop there. Over the weekend, Rihanna and baby Rocki were spotted out together once again, with new photos showing the singer holding her little girl as paparazzi snapped away. Rocki stole plenty of attention in a black-and-white polka dot dress paired with matching black-and-white Vans and adorable hair clips, confidently looking toward the cameras as many fans pointed out she looks just like her momma. Meanwhile, Rihanna kept it effortlessly cool in dark shades with her signature unbothered energy, serving a look that had social media saying she stays that girl.
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Renni Rucci Confirms The Arrival Of Her Baby Boy With Sweet Pics
Roomies, congratulations are in order for Renni Rucci. The rapper just confirmed the arrival of her baby boy and gave fans a peek at the sweet delivery room moments on social media. Now, fans are flooding her comments with heart eyes and love for her bundle of joy.
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Renni Rucci Shares First Look At Her Bundle Of Joy
On Wednesday, July 8, Renni Rucci hopped on Instagram and announced the arrival of her new bundle of joy. The musician revealed that she welcomed a baby boy named Zachari and shared that he weighed in at 9 pounds, 5 ounces. She also dropped sweet flicks of herself holding her little one, along with photos from the hospital where she posed and showed off her baby bump before giving birth. Renni didn’t say much in her caption. She just added emojis, “💙❄️🥹”
Fans Are Gushing Over Renni’s Sweet Baby Announcement
Once Renni dropped the adorable photos of her son, celebrities and friends like Joseline Hernandez and Bambi flooded her comment section with love. Joseline wrote, “Congratulations on the new bundle of Joy😍😍” while Bambi added, “😍❤️❤️❤️❤️” Fans also filled up the section with congratulations and jokes telling Renni it’s time to get back in the booth now that her mini-me has arrived.
Instagram user @dmvteapanel wrote, “Awwww congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Instagram user @saranita_smith_diamond_27 wrote, “congratulations and so happy for you.”
While Instagram user @thebluedollar wrote, “May your family remain blessed, protected and favored.”
Then Instagram user @kimmiepatrice_ wrote, “Congratulations!!!! Beautiful Momma and I know he’s beautiful too!! ❤️💙”
Another Instagram user @classiclexx wrote, “9.5??? Where lol 😍”
Instagram user @clashay_ wrote, “😍😍😍😍😍😍 still pretty, now get in the BOOTH!!!!”
Then another Instagram user @jada.wadaaa_ wrote, “Mama Renni 😍😍😍😍😍😍”
While another Instagram user @uloveprincessmaneese wrote, “you so pretty 😍 congratulations 💙”
Finally, Instagram user @love_yazsmin wrote, “Congrats 😍😍🙌 we love you Renniiiiii.”
More About Renni’s Pregnancy & Her Children
Renni’s son marks the newest addition to her family with BlaccZacc. They seemingly announced they were expecting their second child together back in February. They are already parents to a son named Frost. Renni also reportedly has two teen children from a previous relationship.
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Alix Earle, Sister Ashtin Rock Different Looks at Wimbledon
Alix Earle showed off her posh Wimbledon look.
Alix, 25, took to TikTok on Tuesday, July 7, to model the set she wore while watching tennis matches alongside her sister, Ashtin Earle. “Ashtin’s gonna zip me in!” Alix said while wearing a butter yellow Lolita Lempicka corset top featuring a scoop neckline, thin straps and a subtle floral design. She teamed the top with a latching lace skirt finished with a cowl waist.
“So this is the base and then there’s a jacket,” Alix continued, revealing the vibe she was going for. “It’s giving princess.”
The Dancing With the Stars alum then put on the double-breasted jacket, which was equipped with shoulder pads. “And then we have some white lace heels to go with this,” she added of her Jimmy Choo pumps. She further accessorized with black sunglasses and a gold watch.
@alixearle I feel like a princess 🎾🎾🧚🏼
“We’re ready to go watch some tennis!” Alix exclaimed. “Have a drink, have some strawberries and cream!”
For glam, she opted for a “really big, voluminous blowout” and dewy makeup. “I think this is the best my hair has ever looked. I love it,” Alix gushed.
Ashtin, 23, for her part, contrasted her sister’s “princess” look in a sporty white dress with red-and-white stripes on her collar and hem. She wore her brunette hair in an updo with her face-framing pieces out.
“I feel like a princess 🎾🎾🧚🏼,” Alix captioned the post. Her fans were quick to share their reactions on both sisters’ outfits in the comments section. She also poked fun at her vibe via Instagram, writing, “Off to Bridgerton .. I mean Wimbledon.”
“This is not for Wimbledon Alix 😭,” one wrote. Another commented, “You look like you are going for tea not tennis.” A third follower agreed, “You look great but this outfit is just not Wimbledon.”
Ashtin, however, “nailed the Wimbledon style” according to social media users. “Ashtin’s outfit is so Wimbledon. Love!!!” one praised. Another commented, “Ashton’s outfit is very Wimbledon.”
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Young and Restless Early Spoilers July 13-17: Jack Brutally Ambushed Again & Ashley Plots Revenge
Young and the Restless spoilers for July 13-17, 2026 explode with Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) being brutally attacked again, and it’ll be a miracle if he survives this time. Plus, Ashley Abbott is back as Eileen Davidson makes a long-awaited return. And Ashley wants revenge for what has happened to her brother Jack.
Spoilers for the week of July 13th through the 17th, include big stuff for Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) as Jill Abbott (Lauren Koslow) is ready to pack up and leave town. Plus, we’ve got Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) making an intriguing offer and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) facing some big issues with Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) as she struggles with her recovery.
And as always on Early Edition Day, first we’re going to talk about what’s going on the rest of this week for context, then we’ll get into the spoilers for next week. And don’t forget, we’re almost at the end of July sweeps, which wraps on Monday the 20th.
Young and the Restless: Jack’s Attack and Patty’s Rampage – July 8th Through 10th
On Wednesday, July 8th, Billy updates Jill and Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) on Jack’s condition, saying he lost a lot of blood and things are precarious. Jill is shocked that Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) is on the loose. And Billy blames Victor for bringing Patty back to town. And Jill agrees that if Victor did do this and brought Patty back, then he should definitely pay for what has happened to Jack. However, Jill wants Billy to focus on Sally and the baby.
And Billy also says that Patty’s shrink Dr. Laurence Markham (Jere Burns) is a big reason why Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) was charged in Jack’s stabbing. Jill asks about Sally’s company and Billy says she’s running it. He’s not involved. He’s happy with that. And Jill then asks about Cane’s job offer at Chancellor because Sally told her about it. Jill doubts that Billy can tolerate answering to Cane at work.
And Billy says Jill is obsessed with Chancellor and he doesn’t think that his mom’s really concerned about him. Jill says that breaks her heart and she’s upset that he didn’t tell her about the baby or engagement with Sally. Billy takes off to take food up to Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Diane at the hospital.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Jill’s Desperate to Fix Things with Billy
Jill doesn’t want to leave Genoa City while things between them are still unsettled. She also wants to make sure that Jack is okay before she goes. After Billy leaves, Sally tries to smooth things over with Jill. Michael Baldwin (Christian Leblanc) is stunned that Christine Williams Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) is not focused on Patty’s horrible violent history and fixation on Jack. Michael says it’s clear that Patty attacked him, but DA Christine insists that Patty is fine and was properly released from the psych hospital.
And Christine says the evidence points to Diane. And Michael insists that Patty’s story is full of holes and is implausible. Christine thinks that Markham is accurate that Diane had a breakdown. And Christine says Michael needs evidence to clear Diane, but he reminds her innocent till proven guilty and it’s her job as DA to find evidence to prove guilt. And Christine is confident that she has it. Michael also says Markham seems sketchy and that shocks Christine. Michael says the shrink held Diane hostage and is as awful as Patty.
And then Lauren Fenmore (Tracey Bregman) shows up and Christine takes off. So, Lauren is on her way to meet with Jill and then Michael says things are looking really bad for Diane. And Lauren just can’t believe that Christine is falling for Patty’s nonsense. They worry that Jack won’t wake up in time to save Diane or even worse that Jack won’t wake up at all. Lauren is sure that Michael will find a way to save Diane.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Diane Worries to Kyle
And speaking of her, she is venting to Kyle about Patty being free and she’s worried that Patty will come finish off Jack. So, Diane tells him that Patty set it all up, so the evidence implicates her. And Christine fell for the con job. And Diane says Dr. Markham lied to help set her up. Kyle says he hasn’t even been questioned and he’s her alibi. But Diane thinks that they won’t take Kyle’s word since he’s her son. But she’s really hoping that Jack will wake up and confirm it was Patty who stabbed him.
While Jack is taken for scans, Diane and Kyle decide to go home and pack a bag for Jack. So, Kyle has hired a guard to keep watch outside Jack’s room at the hospital, but the guy isn’t doing a great job because Patty slips into Jack’s room disguised as a nurse. So, Diane and Kyle get that bag packed and they’re ready to rush back.
They are worried about Jack being alone in his room with Patty roaming free. And in Jack’s room, Patty’s talking crazy to her unconscious ex-husband, and she tells Jack that she hates what she has to do. But Patty can’t have Jack waking up and telling the truth about her attacking him. So Patty has a syringe, obviously full of something terrible, and she is ready to inject Jack.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Lily & Cane Get Closer
Then on Thursday, July 9th, Cane lets Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) see a new side of him. Things are sparking more between them in every single scene they’re in. Cane and Lily meet with Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) and ask about his plans. And he tells Lily he’s got no idea. So, it looks like Cane is ready to offer Holden a job at Chancellor. And I think Lily is going to absolutely love that.
Meanwhile, Jill is determined to mend her relationship with Billy before she leaves Genoa City. And this may be Lauren Koslow’s last episode as recast Jill, but I really doubt that Billy and Jill are going to fix things before she jets out of town. Kyle decides he has to do something to protect both Jack and Diane on Young and the Restless.
And it looks like Patty is thwarted and Jack isn’t dead despite her trying to attack again. So, I wonder if Kyle goes to see Christine and tells her he found Diane locked inside Markham’s house against her will and helped Diane escape. Because honestly, Christine’s acting like an idiot right now.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nikki Struggles Big Time
Friday, July 10th, Nikki is at home settling in, recovering. But things between her and Victor are far from fixed. And once Nikki finds out about the attack on Jack, obviously she will blame Victor, which is accurate since he brought Patty back to town. Also, Nikki is struggling with the fact that her eyesight still isn’t returning.
Victor announces something that leaves everybody stunned, and I wonder if this is about personal or professional matters. Maybe he is retiring. On Friday, Eileen Davidson makes her return as Ashley. She’s back to Genoa City and Jack is still alive. But if somebody’s not watching carefully, Patty might try and creep back in and try a third time to finish him off. And that’s on top of the couple of other times in history that she has tried to murder Jack.

Young and the Restless: Recovery and Relationship Tests – July 13th Through 17th
Then the week of July 13th through the 17th, we’ll see Jack moving on the road to recovery. But until Patty is locked up, he is at risk. And so is his marriage to Diane. Hopefully Jack won’t stay unconscious too long and will wake up and let Christine and the cops know that Patty did indeed stab him and they are dumb for thinking otherwise.
I suspect that Holden accepts Cane’s job offer at Chancellor and I think Billy will also. And I also think that Jill is right and Billy is really going to struggle to answer to Cane as his boss. Everybody will be reeling from Victor’s announcement. We will see reactions from all the Newmans.
Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is struggling and he was really hoping that his parents would reconcile even though Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) warned him that she didn’t think it was likely. And I think if Nikki blames Victor for the attack on Jack, which again is accurate, all this stress might get to Nick and he may backslide and use again.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Ashley Reconnects with Her Family
Ashley’s happy to see her family. Even though it’s not under good circumstances, but she won’t be sticking around for very long. She’s going to head back to Paris once Jack is out of the woods.
Cane and Lily take things to the next level soon, and we’ll be getting intimate before too long. And of course, Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) is going to rage about that. And even Billy is aggravated that Lily has forgiven Cane and is cuddling up to him again.
Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) continues to pursue Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) and aggravate Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun), who may lose it on her. Even worse, Noah’s not setting very clear boundaries between him and Audra. Also, Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) get closer. Ew. And Nick’s going to catch them in a compromising position, which is double gross.
That’s your Young and the Restless spoilers for July 8-17.
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John Travolta’s New Crime Thriller Gets Explosive First Trailer
John Travolta is stealing art and hearts in the new trailer for The Gentleman Thief. He’s a heist veteran who gets drawn in by the score of a lifetime, but soon finds himself caught in a deadly trap. The Gentleman Thief, the final film in a trilogy of crime thrillers starring Travolta as master thief Mason Goddard, will be available on digital and video on demand on July 28, and will hit theaters for a limited engagement on July 31.
In our first look at the trailer, Travolta stars as Goddard, who’s now traded the risks and rewards of his criminal career for a comfortable retirement with his lady love (Rebecca De Mornay, Runaway Train). At least, he has until his brother, Shawn (Lukas Haas, Witness), takes him on a vacation to sunny Miami with an ulterior motive. Once there, he’s greeted with a business opportunity: a painting valued at $100 million USD that’s stored on an offshore yacht. Gooding and his old crew can’t resist, which puts them in the sights of “the most dangerous man in the world” (Sam Asghari, Jackpot!). The film also stars Quavo (Takeover) and DJ Khaled (Bad Boys: Ride or Die).
What Other Movies Star John Travolta as Mason Goddard?
Travolta first appeared as Goddard in 2024’s Cash Out. In that film, his brother gets the retired Goddard tangled up in a bank robbery that turns out to be a trap set by the FBI — including his partner, Amelia Decker (Kristin Davis), who reveals that she was a mole for the feds the whole time. However, Amelia may have more secrets than anybody knows. In the 2025 sequel High Rollers, Goddard and Amelia (now played by Gina Gershon) get married, only for her to be kidnapped mid-ceremony by a crime kingpin. He wants Goddard and his crew to pull off a high-stakes casino heist, and he won’t take no for an answer.
Like the previous two films in the trilogy, The Gentleman Thief is directed by Randall Emmett, who produced The Irishman. Goddard will also produce with Joel Cohen; the film is executive produced by Rick Moore, Jas Mathur, Jake Brander, Henry Winterstern, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, Daniel M’Causland, and CC Waknine. It is distributed by Vertical Releasing.
The Gentleman Thief will be available on digital and video on demand on July 28, and will screen in select theaters on July 31. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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Summer House Gets 1st Emmy Nomination Amid Amanda, West Drama
Summer House earned its very first Emmy Awards nomination on the heels of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s season 10 dating scandal.
The Bravo hit is recognized for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program when the 2026 Emmy nominations were announced on Wednesday, July 8. The category is rounded out by America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Love on the Spectrum, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked and Welcome to Wrexham.
Summer House recently wrapped its 10th season, which ended with the surprising reveal that Amanda, 34, and West, 31, had started dating amid her separation from husband Kyle Cooke.
“While this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity. It was never our intention to purposely hide anything,” Amanda and West wrote in a joint statement shared in March, two months after the In the City costars announced their breakup. “Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”
Amanda and West continued at the time, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”
The romance revelation stunned and divided the cast, including Kyle, 43, and Ciara Miller, the latter previously dated West and was close friends with Amanda.
“It’s one thing to experience hurt behind closed doors,” Ciara, 30, told Glamour in an April profile. “To experience it so publicly is like another layer, and then to have to see what you thought was your life still play out in season, it’s a major mindf***.”
She added, “Just know when something’s weird in your gut, there’s a reason. What’s done in the dark always comes to light. And sometimes you really don’t even have to do anything except sit back and let the universe handle it all.”
According to Ciara, she felt more hurt by Amanda than West.
“At the end of the day, a guy’s a guy,” she stated to the outlet. “Whether or not West and I are working on a relationship, you just can’t put anything past a man. But I just never would think that it would come from someone like Amanda, who has been what has felt like in my circle and in my corner for so long. I think that’s the craziest part.”
Amanda and West attempted to come clean about their relationship, denying any overlap, during the three-part reunion that aired in May and June. The duo are not expected to return for season 11.
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Sydney Sweeney And Others Shut Out Of The 2026 Emmys
Some Hollywood icons can kiss winning an Emmy this year goodbye, and Sydney Sweeney is one of them.
Certain A-listers will not get to experience the thrill and tension of waiting on the results, as they did not bag any nominations for the upcoming coveted entertainment awards. The shows and actors who made the list are in high spirits as they await the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards scheduled for September 14.
Sydney Sweeney has been nominated twice for the awards during the 2022 Emmys but walked home empty-handed. She was in the running for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for “Euphoria” and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “The White Lotus”

While it cannot be argued that Sweeney delivered a phenomenal portrayal of her character, Cassie, especially in the third and final season of “Euphoria,” she did not bag a nomination for the performance.
The actress has received several accolades and praise from viewers and fans of the HBO show since it aired. Her name has been in headlines even while controversy arose surrounding her character.
The TV personality’s name will continue to be in the limelight in the industry, not just with an Emmy for her jaw-dropping acting on “Euphoria” season 3. It comes as a surprise that she did not get nominated, as she snagged an Emmy nomination for her performance in season 2 of the show.
Sweeney’s shutout did not rub off on other stars of the hit show. Colman Domingo and Zendaya got their names on the list for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. It should be noted that they already hold Awards for these categories.
Other Shocking 2026 Emmys Nomination Snubs Like Jeremy Allen White

The Emmys nomination list just showed some industry stars that they cannot get two comfortable. Jeremy Allen White, who got three consecutive Emmy nominations and two wins for his role in the critically acclaimed show, “The Bear,” would be warming the bench this year.
This may hit close to home as “The Bear” aired its farewell season this year. However, his co-star, Ayo Edebiri, got nominated for Best Actress in a comedy series.
Page Six detailed that the “Love Story” star, who made headlines for playing John F. Kennedy, was also left out of the chance to add an Emmy to his shelf. While Paul Anthony Kelly did not make the cut, his co-star Sarah Pidgeon bagged a nomination, and the show got into the running for best limited or anthology series.
Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke is not an Emmy nominee this year either. Hawke is a major star and a Hollywood Veteran who delivered an applause-worthy performance in the FX series “The Lowdown”; however, he was snubbed, as the race is tight for leading actor in a comedy show.
The 2026 Emmys Not Feeling ‘Euphoria,’ And Other Hit Shows
While the Emmys understood the assignment with many expected nominations like “The Pitt,” “Widow’s Bay,” “Hacks,” and so on, some widely praised shows did not make the list for 2026 awards. Sweeney did not get nominated, and neither did “Euphoria” for Outstanding Drama Series.
Joining the list of HBO hit shows warming the bench is “Half Man,” which also got snubbed for Limited Series. UK’s financial drama “Industry” was shut out of the Emmys despite its widespread critical acclaim. The HBO show did not secure a single nomination across major categories and acting categories for the entertainers.
Netflix’s “Stranger Things” did not make the cut for Outstanding Drama Series, as reported by Deadline. CBS’s “The Amazing Race,” which has always been on the list for Outstanding Reality Competition Program, did not make the cut this year either.
Inside The Emmys Jaw-Dropping Snubs Of All Time
When certain shows or entertainers are overlooked time and time again, it raises dust that sometimes never settles. Over the years, there have been some industry stars that gave phenomenal TV performances, but never won a category or weren’t even given a chance to bag an award.
Looking back, a character that stood out was that of Steve Carell as Michael Gary Scott on “The Office.” Carell played the manager of Dunder Mifflin for nine seasons on the show.
Despite receiving six nominations, he has never won an Emmy. In 2011, his co-star, Rainn Wilson, wrote in a now-deleted post, “The world of TV should be ashamed of itself that Steve Carell never won an Emmy for Michael Gary Scott.”
The New York Post reported that “Black-ish” was nominated seven times and still never went home with a win. The sitcom’s producer, Anthony Anderson, was also nominated multiple times for an award but never won.
Another entertainer who does not have the plaque to their name is Hugh Laurie after playing Dr. Gregory House on “House, M.D” for eight seasons and six Emmy nominations. He lost in the Outstanding Lead Actor category and also as an executive producer when the show was up for Outstanding Drama Series.
Others include Courtney Cox, who was never nominated for her role on “Friends,” Charlie Hunnam in “Sons of Anarchy,” and Amy Poehler, who never secured a win despite six nominations for playing Leslie Knope in “Parks and Recreation.”
Sydney Sweeney Took An Early Bow Out From Last Year’s Emmys

Sweeney made an appearance at the Emmys last year but did not stay for the after-parties. The actress looked dashing in her red evening gown and even stepped on stage to present an award.
However, her interaction with her colleagues backstage was little to nothing, though she took time to take pictures with fans before leaving the event.
The “Housemaid” star later explained her unavoidable absence at the after-parties was due to an early morning filming commitment she had the next day. The Blast reported that there were speculations that she was given the cold shoulder at the Awards ceremony due to her political stance as a registered Republican.
Other views carried that she fell out with her fellow Hollywood stars due to an American Eagle Denim campaign she featured in. Sweeney was reportedly seen in multiple videos praising her “genes” as a pun for “jeans.” Ultimately, the ad was tagged as racist.
Will Sydney Sweeney and other entertainers still make an appearance at the Emmys despite receiving zero nominations?
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Meghan McCain Wants ‘Proof of Life’ for Mitch McConnell
Meghan McCain is issuing a plea for a “real update” about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health.
“Senator McConnell’s staff owes it to the American public to give a real update on his health or show us some kind of proof of life,” McCain, 41, wrote via X on Tuesday, July 7. “All of this is unseemly, macabre, bad for democracy and quite frankly embarrassing for the country.”
McConnell, 84, was reportedly found unconscious last month after suffering a potential heart attack.
“Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery,” his spokesperson, Stephanie Penn, told People via email on July 1. “However, he will not be voting this week.”
Days later, reports circulated that McConnell was brain dead before the politician’s staffers issued another statement.
“Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital,” McConnell’s office said in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, July 7. “The senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session.”
CNN analyst Scott Jennings has also claimed to have spoken with McConnell.
“He’s still recovering in the hospital. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes … about IRAN, UKRAINE, the unfolding situation in MAINE, my visit to the TR Presidential Library and even a little bit of Senate history,” Jennings, 48, tweeted on Tuesday. “I told him we want to see him back at work as soon as possible.”
McConnell has not further addressed his health scare. He was previously hospitalized earlier this year.
“In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation [on Monday, February 2],” his rep told Us in February. “His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business.”
McConnell has held a seat representing Kentucky in the Senate since 1985. Currently in his seventh term, McConnell announced in 2025 that he didn’t plan to seek reelection in 2026.
“Seven times my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate,” McConnell said in a February speech. “Every day in between, I’ve been humbled by the trust they place in me to do their business right here. Representing our commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime. I will not seek this honor an eighth time. My current term in the Senate will be my last.”
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