Former NBA player Jason Collins had two surgeries weeks before his shocking and untimely death at age 47.

According to a death certificate obtained by Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 19, Collins underwent a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure on April 20. The medical device can be surgically implanted to relieve excess cerebrospinal fluid pressure on the brain usually caused by hydrocephalus, per the National Library of Medicine.

Nine days later, Collins underwent surgery for an inferior vena cava filter placement. The device can stop blood clots from going up into the lungs to prevent a life threatening pulmonary embolism, per John Hopkins.

Collins’ cause of death was due to respiratory failure. He also suffered from underlying conditions that contributed to his death, including pulmonary embolism, hydrocephalus and glioblastoma (brain cancer).

Earlier this month, Collins’ family announced that the basketball player died on May 12.

“We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma,” the family said in a statement to the NBA. “Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar.”

The statement continued, “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly.”

Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, is survived by husband Brunson Green, whom he wed in May 2025.

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Last year, Collins revealed he was diagnosed with stage IV brain cancer.

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“A few months ago, my family released a short statement saying I had a brain tumor. It was simple, but intentionally vague,” he wrote in an essay for ESPN in December 2025. “They did that to protect my privacy while I was mentally unable to speak for myself, and my loved ones were trying to understand what we were dealing with. But now it’s time for people to hear directly from me. I have Stage 4 glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. It came on incredibly fast.”

Collins was best known for being a professional basketball player for 13 years. He played for multiple teams including the New Jersey Newts, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets. After retiring from the game in 2015, he continued to work with the NBA as a Cares Ambassador, which is the league’s social responsibility program.

Bravo newcomer Kenny Martin is teasing how the aftermath of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s shocking romance will play out on In the City.

“I was not a part of it, but cameras definitely pick back up,” Kenny told Us Weekly exclusively ahead of the show’s Tuesday, May 19, premiere. “I wasn’t super involved in those conversations. I heard that they were very intense and very heavy.”

Kenny told Us that he’s “tried to keep a bit of a distance” when it comes to the drama surrounding Amanda, 34, and West, 31. However, he’s spoken with Amanda’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, about everything that’s been going down in the wake of the former couple’s split.

“In my conversations with Kyle — and again, he’s been super respectful — but I do think he has some tea leaves that may have given him a bit of a sense. Maybe in hindsight much more of a sense,” Kenny continued. “I hope some of those things are discussed in their reunion. I understand he’s trying to be protective, but also, I feel like looking back for him, there’s definitely some things that he’s like, ‘Huh, that makes a lot of sense now.’ So, we’ll see.”

Kyle and Amanda announced their separation in January after four years of marriage. By March, rumors started swirling that Amanda had moved on with West, her best friend and costar Ciara Miller’s ex. Amanda and West released a joint statement on March 31 confirming their romance.

While the fallout has not been airing on Summer House season 10, Bravo fans are set to get some answers when the reunion airs next week. The network also picked up the In the City cameras to film the scandal’s aftermath.

Kenny told Us that he’s “had conversations” with Amanda since the scandal broke but really wanted to know how Kyle was doing.

“Kyle’s my boy,” Kenny said. “My priority and focus was just making sure that Kyle was and is OK.”

Kenny’s relationship with Bachelor alum Whitney Fransway will also be showcased throughout In the City — and it’s a lot less scandalous.

“We made the decision — Whitney and I — at one point, where it was like, if we’re going to do this, let’s just put it all out there and be vulnerable,” Kenny said. “Hopefully, it’s received well.”

The show’s trailer, released last month, teased Whitney’s move across the country to be with Kenny.

“She is honestly the most amazing person in the world. She is so awesome,” Kenny gushed. “We had an interesting start to our relationship. We started dating a while ago, but I was going through some personal things with my family. … I wasn’t in the place to be able to have the emotional availability to deal with both.”

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Fans will get to see when their relationship “really took off” throughout In the City.

“It was such a natural progression for us. She’s been very patient with me throughout this whole relationship,” he continued. “We’ve done this super organically, and it feels like it’s been on our timeline. Everything has felt right, and something about it makes the foundation feel just 10 times stronger than anything I’ve ever felt.”

In the City premieres on Bravo Tuesday, May 19, at 9:00 p.m.

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When Good Omens first graced Prime Video with its presence, it felt a bit like a gift from God himself. Not only was it a very solid adaptation of the original Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman book, but its central duo was perfectly cast.

David Tennant plays a dastardly demon with a heart of gold, and Michael Sheen plays a natty angel who loves nothing more than tea and a good book. Their unexpected friendship is at the very heart of what makes Good Omens work, and Tennant and Sheen have the perfect amount of quirky chemistry to bring this unconventional relationship to life.

Good Omens later had something of a fall from grace. Season 2 went beyond the confines of the source material, and it was generally beloved thanks to guest stars like Jon Hamm and narrative input from co-showrunner Neil Gaiman. Unfortunately, Gaiman got canceled amid a slew of truly horrific allegations and was reduced from showrunner to co-writer.

It seemed like the right call, as a major association with a disgraced writer would be an albatross around this popular series’ neck. But in the absence of Gaiman’s more overt influence, the Good Omens’ finale became a cluttered mess of an unsalvageable story that feels like bad fanfiction. 

Ready For Final Judgment

The Good Omens finale picks up more or less where Season 2 left off. Michael Sheen’s Aziraphale is now running the show in Heaven and trying to prepare the Earth for a kinder, gentler Second Coming. David Tennant’s Crowley, however, is now destitute and living in an alley. Rejected by Hell and personally rejected by Heaven (Aziraphale previously freaked out when the demon kissed him), Crowley eeks out a meager life that is all about getting his car back. Their plots intersect when a reborn Jesus begins wandering the Earth, kicking off a manhunt whose outcome may very well lead to the end of the world.

I walked into the Good Omens finale with a very open mind. I really enjoyed the first two seasons, and I was already a huge fan of the two leads. David Tennant is buoyantly funny and charismatically compelling in Doctor Who, and he almost single-handedly breathed new life into that aging sci-fi franchise. Michael Sheen, meanwhile, really blew me away in Masters of Sex, a show in which his character is defined by quiet dignity and barely restrained passion. In short, these actors represent two great tastes on their own, and in the first two seasons of Good Omens, they most certainly tasted great together (get your heads out of the gutter, demons!).

Heaven Help The Fans

Sadly, the breezy chemistry between Tennant and Sheen is pretty much the only thing the Good Omens finale has going for it. Early on, the plot gestures at some neat ideas, including a resurrected Jesus (played wonderfully by Bilal Hasna) trying to find his purpose in the brave new world that is Earth.

Jesus gets some of the best scenes in this finale and is nominally important to the plot because Aziraphale and Crowley must team up to find him. But his entire storyline is rendered meaningless by a rushed ending that (without giving any spoilers) quite literally renders everyone else’s plots completely meaningless.

Before the accusations against Neil Gaiman came to light, Good Omens was going to have a full third season, but everything got condensed into a single double-episode-length finale. I’m not sure what the hell the writers and producers were planning to do with a whole season. As is, there’s barely enough plot to hold this finale together.

We spend a weird amount of screen time watching an angel gamble to get his car back and Jesus scrambling to learn the meaning of life. It’s just marking time, and even major plot points about the Book of Life being stolen are just excuses to awkwardly jam our two lead characters back together.

All Puzzles, No Answers

David Tennant and Michael Sheen are doing their absolute best with this sloppy script, and watching their very different energies bounce off each other is always great fun. Unfortunately, the Good Omens finale is proof that you can’t make great television on fun vibes alone.

These two spend plenty of time bantering because, frankly, they have little else to do. The closest thing to character development is them coming to terms with their feelings for each other in such an oddly chaste way that it’s guaranteed to piss off those who hated the decision to make these characters gay and those who wanted to see more of a passionate, full-blooded romance. 

The poor handling of their relationship is a microcosm of everything wrong with the Good Omens finale, currently streaming on Prime Video. From its meandering plots to its nonsensical conclusion, and to every annoying whimsy in between (including some distractingly stupid visual effects), this finale episode feels like nothing more than fanfiction.

As such, it has plenty of fan service but no actual substance, which is sure to disappoint fans praying for this show to stick the landing. Unfortunately, the Good Omens finale offers all who pray a rather bleak reminder: sometimes, the answer to your prayers is a firm “no.”

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Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo celebrated her 28th birthday the Caribbean way — and Us Weekly got an exclusive look inside her surprise party at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

“It was epic. It was awesome,” Romeo, 28, told Us of her poolside surprise at the resort on Saturday, May 16. “Elmo came to surprise me!”

While visiting the island to celebrate the opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos, Romeo was treated to a visit by the Sesame Street character, a mermaid and a cake alongside her mom, Christine Romeo, and cousin Mary Romeo.

Of course, Abbey had fun donning a mermaid tail herself and swimming alongside her new “buddy” mermaid, though the Netflix personality told Us the mythical creatures have a deeper significance in her life.

“The number one thing is that I really connected to them as a little girl because mermaids wanted to be on dry land and I wanted to be mainstream,” she explained to Us. “The story of Ariel, I really identified with her as a kid because she felt lonely. She wanted to be part of the human world, and I wanted to be part of a typical school.”

She continued: “When she got to land, she could not talk when she was human. That’s how I used to be.”

Abbey attended an autism school when she was younger, and she told Us she came home one day and proclaimed, “I have no voice, just like Ariel.”

But Abbey has come a long way since then.

“There are many different kinds of autism,” she told Us. “I had 22 years of speech therapy to get where I am today.”

In addition to her poolside birthday party, Abbey got to swim with her mermaid tail in the “beautiful, crystal clear blue water,” meet new friends and even explore the resort’s waterpark — all by herself.

“The first day I got here, I decided to go to the water park all on my own,” she explained to Us. “That felt amazing.”

Not only does Abbey feel confident on her own at the resort, but her mom, Christine, also feels comfortable letting her do her own thing.

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“Abbey feels very safe at the resort, and I feel safe letting her try things,” Christine told Us. “That kind of growth is so substantial. And it’s lovely to be able to come to a place where you know that your loved one is safe, even though they have neurological differences.”

Year 27 was major for Abbey: From singing at the Hollywood Bowl to attending the premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, to running her hat business and releasing her new single, “Right Here Right Now,” the special moments and milestones were never-ending.

Her ambitions for the year ahead are just as impressive.

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“My goal is to have a pool party and get more mermaid tails for my girlfriends,” she told Us. “[And] go to Italy. Maybe go to Australia to go visit [H2O: Just Add Water mermaids] Cleo, Rikki and Emma. [And] write a new song.”

Following Abbey’s recent decision to just be friends with David Isaacman, whom she met on Love on the Spectrum and dated for over four years, she also hopes to start dating again.

“I do wish there was a merman with me. They’re handsome,” she quipped. “I find them so cute.”

Jalen Brown won over ‘Love Island USA’ viewers during season 7 with his personality and southern charm. Many fans felt this sweet Georgia native entered the villa genuinely looking for love and a real connection. While he didn’t find love in the villa, he did with influencer Joiya Lanae (Sims), as the two are now officially married!

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While on ‘Love Island,’ Jalen shared that the experience marked his first time ever leaving the country. Inside the villa, Jalen kept an eye on Olandria Carthen as they explored their growing connection. Sadly, his time was cut short when Olandria Carthen chose Taylor Williams during a dramatic recoupling. Even though love didn’t work out for him in Fiji, Jalen still left with overwhelming support from viewers. His TikTok quickly skyrocketed from hundreds to more than one million followers. Brands seemingly flooded his comments with new opportunities and trips abroad. In less than a year, nobody could’ve guessed one trip would lead him straight to the love of his life. 

Jalen Brown And Joiya Sims’ Love Story: How One Cruise Changed Everything

In August 2025, Royal Caribbean hosted an content creator cruise where Jalen Brown was invited. Joiya Lanae also attended the trip alongside her sisters, fellow influencer Jayla Henry and Janae Sims, also known as Auntie Nae.

The trip quickly turned into a full family vacation filled with content, memories, and unexpected connections. Joiya later shared that she originally planned to attend a concert before choosing the family cruise instead.

While onboard, a family friend named Kenzie reportedly decided to play Cupid between Joiya and Jalen. Kenzie eventually gave Joiya Jalen’s number, and she reached out to him the following day. After texting for a while, the two later decided to link up together on the cruise ship.

Joiya shared that they instantly hit it off and spent the entire night talking together onboard. Once cruise ended the two continued getting to know each other. They later popped out in January 2026 all boo’d up. The couple continued building their relationship long-distance for nearly eight months.  Things later came full circle when they attended their first cruise together as a couple in April. Later that month, Joiya revealed she was leaving Houston and moving closer to Jalen in Georgia.

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Jalen Brown And Joiya Lanae Reveal They Made Things Official During Intimate Ceremony

Following Joiya’s surprise move in April, it looks like the couple still had more surprises in store. In May, the couple took to Instagram while sharing a montage from their special day together. Jalen wore a black suit while Joiya stunned in a beautiful white dress for the occasion. The couple also showed off their wedding rings while celebrating the beginning of their new chapter together. In the caption, the newlyweds simply wrote, “The Browns.” 

Jalen later shared more pictures while opening up about finally living the life he always dreamed about. In one post, he wrote, “A man who truly sees your value won’t keep you guessing.”In another post, Jalen added, “2026: Married to my favorite person, in elite shape, GTA 6 finally drops in November, and life actually feels aligned.” 

Joiya Lanae Shuts Down Pregnancy Speculation

While many gathered under the post sending congratulations, Joiya’s sister, Auntie Nae, shared her excitement online. She wrote, “THE USERNAME CHANGEEE HELLLOOOO?!?? congrats to my faves!!!”

Her sister, Jayla, was not too far behind while celebrating the couple’s big announcement online. Jayla wrote, “HAVENT STOPPED CRYING!!!!!!! MRS.BROWN!!!!! I can’t believe my sister is a WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Welcome to the family brother in loveeee! @elite.brown”

While celebrations continued on Instagram, rumors also quickly started brewing over on TikTok. Under Joiya’s post, one person wrote, “starting a rumor She’s due in February 2027 Congratulations my girl!!” However, Joiya quickly shut down the speculation while replying, “Nope. Just in love.” 

Fans Flood Jalen Brown And Joiya Sims With Support

Across social media, many people continued sending Jalen Brown and Joiya Lanae congratulations on their union. Critics expressed that they felt the relationship moved a little too quickly. However, others argued that love can happen unexpectedly.

Instagram user wrote @n.renne1 wrote, “Love this. Why wait? when u know they the one u know. Congrats to them 🥳”Instagram user @bragalott added, “& i hope they get to travel the world and go out the country together <3”

While Instagram user @zionsymmone wrote, “DAMN THAT WAS FAST”

Instagram user wrote @s_sense24 wrote, “Didnt Jayla get married within 6-7months as well ?? Jalen really went on Love Island to find love, he was looking for his wife 🤷🏾‍♀️ Congratulations to them”

Instagram user @just_tiesha wrote, “I pray it works out … there’s no way to really know someone enough, in less than a yr, to  tie yourself to them in front of God and make this commitment but what do i know 🤷🏾‍♀️”

While Instagram user @xoxoxofrmwiinter wrote, “yall assuming pregnancy immediately is scary lol”

Instagram user @cocox2 wrote, “oh yall be picking and choosing Imao but when it’s Lala and Jay cinco it’s a problem but it’s a green light for them”

Instagram user @xoxomikyahsimone added, “His season wasnt even a full year ago 🧍🏾‍♀️

While Instagram user @tasheyaa wrote, “One thing about the Sims sisters? They don’t play they gets DOWNNN 😭🤞🏾🙌🏾🥳

Instagram user @noladarling.ya  wrote, “They didn’t deserve you on that island! Got his woman from the love boat 🫶🏾 “

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Jennifer Garner has a way of making even the simplest outfit feel elevated, and her latest look proves you don’t need a designer price tag to get there. The actress stepped out in a little black dress that felt equal parts timeless and practical — and get this: You can recreate the same regal look for just $30.

The Last Thing He Told Me actress was spotted in New York City on May 11 wearing a little black dress that wasn’t quite like the rest. Designed with a crisp collared neckline and button-up front, Garner’s LBD read polished and oh-so sophisticated. It’s the kind of dress that works anywhere, easy enough for daytime plans yet polished enough for dinner.

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The Grace Karin Sleeveless Button V-Neck Midi Dress mirrors key details on Garner’s dress, from the notch lapel collar to the clean, sleeveless cut. The fabric has enough structure to hold its shape while still feeling comfortable, meaning no constant adjusting or midday wrinkles.

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What makes the look especially appealing is how approachable it is. There are no over-the-top design elements — just a flattering silhouette, a structured collar and simple buttons doing the work. It’s classic in the truest sense, the kind of piece you could reach for year after year and still feel put together.

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Actors Miles Teller and Adam Driver play two brothers in James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” which was met with rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival last weekend. The “Top Gun: Maverick” star plays Irwin Pearl, a family man who is determined to set a good example for the two sons that he raises with his wife, played by Scarlett Johansson. Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse when his older brother, Gary, an ex-cop (played by Driver), shows up and offers him a get rich quick scheme. Although Irwin is interested, he decides to investigate the matter himself and ends up in a confrontation with the Russian mafia that puts his whole family in jeopardy.

Without giving away any spoilers, one can expect that the two brothers’ relationship is tested after the Russian mafia gets involved. There is a fight scene between Teller and Driver where both actors are giving it their all. Teller’s face is actually quivering with rage in the scene, which has gotten the attention of many critics.

In an interview with IndieWire, the “Top Gun: Maverick” star was asked about that scene in particular. Teller admitted “there was a twitch going on there” before going into the family values that instigated his performance in the scene.

“At least in my own life, your family can get to you in a way that nobody else can,” Teller explained. “Those feelings are so deeply rooted and established from childhood, so I guess in that moment, and neither one is fully aware of the ramifications of the Russians, this deal going bad, and how it’s affecting that person in their life.”

Miles Teller Was ‘Letting It Out’ In That Scene

Teller explained that he drew on personal experiences in order to make that scene come to life.

“In that particular scene, you’re letting out. It’s not just about what they’re talking about right there,” he continued. “It’s an entire lifetime of misgivings — he’s going to let him have it.”

“When that’s happened to me in my personal life, you feel so bad afterwards,” he added. “It’s a horrible feeling when you’re not talking to a sibling or your parents, and often it’s hard to make amends.”

Although this is Teller’s first time acting, and fighting, with Driver, it isn’t the first for Scarlett Johansson, who starred opposite the actor in 2019’s “Marriage Story.” She is married to Teller’s character in “Paper Tiger,” but in “Marriage Story,” she and Driver play characters going through a tumultuous custody battle and vicious divorce.

Scarlett Johansson Wishes She Had More Scenes With Adam Driver In ‘Paper Tiger’

Unfortunately, “The Avengers” actress was unable to make it to the Cannes premiere due to a scheduling conflict. However, she did tell The Hollywood Reporter, “I would’ve loved to have had even more scenework with him,” adding, “I love working with him.”

In 2025, she told PEOPLE magazine that she had a “great” experience working with the “Star Wars” actor. “I love Adam as a person, and he is an absolutely extraordinary actor,” she said at the time. “If I could make every movie with Adam Driver, I would.”

Scarlett Johansson Weighs In On Their Fight Scenes

Their fight scenes in the movie were so brutal that the U.S. Department of Agriculture actually played audio clips from their arguments to scare away a pack of gray wolves that were reportedly “terrorizing” an Oregon farm’s livestock, as per The Wall Street Journal.  

“We spent two entire days screaming at each other, brutally screaming and fighting for two full days,” she told As If, as reported by PEOPLE magazine.

“It was exhausting, but if I didn’t have as strong an actor as Adam to take all the stuff I was giving him, I would have been lost,” Johansson said at the time. “For me, working with other actors is a really important part of what I do … it’s everything.”

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The White House has sparked reactions after using a song from Drake‘s ‘Iceman’ album in a recent TikTok video showing immigration agents.

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White House Sparks Reactions After Using Song From Drake’s ‘Iceman’ In Recent TikTok Showing Immigration Agents

According to USA Today, last week, the White House administration took to TikTok to share a clip of Donald Trump apparently walking in the snow as shots cut to various images of ICE authorities detaining individuals. Per the outlet, the administration used audio of ‘Make Them Now’ as the background music for the clip.

“Iceman 🥶,” the clip was captioned.

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Iceman 🥶

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Social Media Reacts To White House Using Song From Drake’s ‘Iceman’ In TikTok Showing Immigration Agents

Social media users reacted to the White House using the song from Drake’s ‘Iceman’ in its TikTok in the video’s comment section.

TikTok user @Elisa🌸 wrote, “Whole government is a joke”

While TikTok user @TeejKingston added, “[ステッカー] Drake watching this like..”

TikTok user @Lulu🪷 wrote, “lmao what is our world becoming”

While TikTok user @🎰 added, “Drake would NOT approve”

TikTok user @cxld_4 wrote, “Drake time to sue them 🫡”

While TikTok user @Real.Josh🧠📈 added, “[ステッカー] Drakes lawyer”

TikTok user @ashley wrote, “this is so weird”

While TikTok user @jake added, “drake is canadian btw”

TikTok user @Aj🩵🇩🇴 wrote, “This is so disrespectful”

While TikTok user @Nara added, “This is so unprofessional and weird”

TikTok user @so.fie3.0 wrote, “Drake SUE THEM ✌🏾😭🥀 now….”

While TikTok user @𝐀𝔰𝕥Ř𝐎 added, “[ステッカー] okay this is actually f*****g crazy”

TikTok user @🌸 wrote, “this just is not right.”

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The TikTok using Drake’s song from his ‘Iceman’ album isn’t the first time the White House has come under fire for its social media posts. As The Shade Room previously reported, in February, the Trump administration came under fire after a 62-second video was shared on Trump’s Truth Social account. At one point in the clip, Barack and Michelle Obama appeared to be depicted as apes.

Ultimately, Trump alleged that he only watched the beginning of the clip and did not see the portion that appeared to show the Obamas. Still, social media users were up in arms, with one sliding into TSR’s comment section, writing, “Marshmallow Minions stay lying…”

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Beyond the Gates official spoilers confirm that somebody dies. So, we’re going to talk about who’s pushing up daisies by the end of May sweeps. Grayson Perez (Jordie Vilasuso) is a top choice for who’s going to meet his maker, but he’s also a very obvious choice.

So, maybe it’s not him. I want to talk about who is at life and death risk because of the climax of the red market ring storyline this week.

Jacob Hawthorne is at The Warehouse on Beyond the Gates

So, I am fully expecting the death to happen at the warehouse where the plasma ring does its drops. And we know that Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) is there that night as part of the undercover sting operations. Other cops are outside lurking and Dr. Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) is going to confront him knowing that he’s bad guy Ren Tolliver’s (Donny Carrington) pickup man.

So Dr. Lia Whitmore must get some sort of suspicious feeling because she insists that Jacob take off his hat and says, “Look at me.” And he’s got no choice since Ren’s right there and Jacob’s in deep in this operation and he’s in danger. So he pulls off his hat as she demanded and Dr. Lia Whitmore is stunned to see it is Chief Elon Hawthorne’s (Malachi Malik) son right there in the middle of the criminal ring that she is overseeing.

Jacob Expected to Survive

So, Dr. Whitmore may panic and order that Ren takes Jacob out. Shoot him on the spot before he brings all the cops in the DMV down on their heads. But honestly, even if Ren starts popping off shots, I don’t expect them to kill off Jacob. He is a Dupree by marriage and he and Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) have a whole lot of storyline potential ahead.

Jacob is a possible death option simply because he’s at the warehouse when gunfire breaks out. But I think that he definitely will survive. However, when Elon calls shots fired and they rush in, there could be someone taking pot shots at Jacob. He might even take a bullet, but I think he’ll live.

Dr. Lia Whitmore Is A Monster on BTG

So, next, let’s talk about the wicked witch of the DMV, somebody who can tell Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant), “Hold my beer,” when it comes to being bad, and that is Dr. Lia Whitmore, chief of staff at Garland Memorial. She is rotten. And she constantly threatens Grayson. She has made threats to harm Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob). We have seen Dr. Whitmore leverage the fact that Grayson is caring for his poor sick mom against him.

Bottom line is that Dr. Whitmore is a monster and she did not care that Grayson was stabbed. She thought he had it coming. Plus, I honestly suspect that Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry) might have handed Lynette Wise (Dominique Madison) over to Dr. Lia Whitmore to get payback for draining her retirement account. So, Dr. Whitmore might have drained Lynette of all her plasma and just tossed her corpse out.

Beyond the Gates: Joey Armstrong in Deep

Plus, it also looks like Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) is neck deep in this plasma ring. He may be the big boss Impaler. And Dr. Whitmore is just doing the day-to-day operation of the red market ring. And of course, Joey just figured out the cops are nosing around and he’s got Randy keeping an eye on things. So, I could see Joey having a minion nearby waiting with a rifle to take out Dr. Whitmore if the cops get too close. Because I’m sure Joey realizes that Dr. Whitmore would probably throw him under the bus and cut a deal with the cops to minimize her own prison time if she’s caught.

And I don’t think Joey would let that happen. So, I do think Dr. Lia Whitmore would be the best character for Beyond the Gates to kill off this week because she is an irredeemable monster. Getting your 401k cleaned out by scammer Lynette does not justify Whitmore’s awful murderous ways, even if she was cleaned out and is broke.

Grayson Seems Certain His Life Is at Risk

But now, let’s talk about Grayson, because he seems certain that his life is at risk. That’s why he gave all those documents to Ashley this week and scared the starch out of her. We know that Grayson wanted some peace of mind that if Dr. Lia Whitmore has him killed or he winds up dead by mischance, then at least somebody will be there for his sick mom.

Jordie Vilasuso was brought in as a recurring player in January. So, Grayson might have had an expiration date all along.

We know he’s also at the warehouse. We know Dr. Lia Whitmore has threatened him repeatedly. Of course, Ren is also at the warehouse and he stabbed Grayson before, so he’s totally capable of killing him.

And if you remember, Grayson told Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) that if he didn’t take the plasma he stole from the clinic that his and Ashley’s lives are at risk. And that’s, I think, the only reason why Derek let Grayson go. So, yeah, he may die. But I’m also wondering if he might just wind up arrested and testifying against everybody. So, there’s a chance Grayson may yet live.

Derek Baldwin Could Be Caught in the Crossfire

And that brings us to Derek Baldwin as another possible death suspect. In an after the episode clip this week, there was this just quick little scene that hints that Derek might follow Grayson. There’s a split-second shot of Derek peeking through some slats. So, he might be worried about Ashley. And also Derek may want to know the fate of the plasma that Grayson stole from the clinic that he runs.

So, maybe Derek is lurking and watching. And if he does follow Grayson, he could be spotted. I mean, it’s not like Derek’s got ninja sneaking skills, right? Or it could be that when Elon yells, “Shots fired and the cops join the fray and rush in.” We could see Derek caught in the crossfire as some kind of collateral damage in the shootout with the criminals.

Actor Ben Gavin was originally hired at Beyond the Gates on contract, but he was dropped to recurring status in early 2026. And Beyond the Gates spoilers for later this week have Ashley and Naomi shell shocked. That hints at it being Jacob, Grayson, or Derek who dies or that some combination of them might be injured in all of this.

Beyond the Gates: Grayson May Survive

That same day, spoilers say that Marcel Malone (Darryl W. Handy) grills a perp. So, clearly somebody with knowledge of the ring survives. Maybe Grayson. There’s a little end of the show clip where it looks like he was up at the police station. It was just a fleeting little thing, but you know, they could be grilling Dr. Whitmore or even Ren.

By the end of the week, Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) is asked to reach out to a distraught colleague according to Beyond the Gates spoilers. And since she works with Ashley, I’m leaning towards it being one of the men in her life, either Grayson or Derek, who most likely finds their life cut short by a bullet.

Now, of course, it could be dirt bag Ren that dies, but nobody would be distraught if he kicked it. So, he doesn’t really fit the spoilers. And of course, Beyond the Gates could pull a bait and switch and kill off a rando who just works for Dr. Lia Whitmore. But since the character death happens on the last day of May sweeps on Wednesday, I do expect it to be a named character, somebody that we know.

Beyond the Gates: Who’s Time is Up?

Nobody would be distraught if Dr. Whitmore died, but I would like to see her gone. If she’s not going to be in a grave, though, life in prison works for me. Based on the spoilers, I’m leaning towards Derek or Grayson being the one that we lose. And of course, Smitty Smith’s (Mike Manning) been part of this, too.

But he is safely at Cotillion with the Duprees watching his daughter Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson) make her debut and Joey’s not dying because he is in the spoilers for later this week and he’s having to answer to Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) and then also to Elon. So even though Joey seems to have a hand in the red market ring, I don’t think he’s going to go down.

Now, Grayson obviously is the most obvious choice to die, but I personally feel like sweet, nice Derek dying would deliver a bigger emotional punch. So, we’ll see. But one more day and then somebody’s dead.