General Hospital delivers Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) reunited and more people are finding out that they’re together.

Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) ranted and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) is absolutely going to blow up. Most of Port Charles is going to have an opinion on them, probably mostly negative, but they are still clearly headed for super couple status.

We’re going to talk about where Valentin and Carly go from here now that he’s pardoned and his and Carly’s romance has gone public.

General Hospital: Carly & Valentin Reunited!

Now, let’s talk about this happily reunited duo. So, thanks to GH Big Boss Z, Valentin came back home to Port Charles with a full pardon for his crimes. Seems only fair since Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) was released from Pentonville for pretty much the same dirty deeds that Valentin was doing in the GH WSB, which gave him a job instead of a jail cell.

So, when Carly saw Valentin getting out of that SUV that pulled up in front of General Hospital, it was great. Carly took off running. She just left the conversation with Sonny to make a run for Valentin. Lulu and Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) saw it, too. And that’s I think when Lulu realized exactly what was going on, and it gave her some more information about what Valentin’s been up to.

I thought Carly and Valentin’s reunion was pretty awesome. Not only did Carly run for him, but Valentin ran for her and they crashed into each other’s arms. They hugged and then shared that passionate kiss. Meanwhile, Sonny and Charlotte and Lulu were looking on in shock.

Now, Charlotte was only surprised because her dad Valentin was free. That’s what shocked her because Charlotte already knew how close Carly and Valentin were. She pretty much knew. But Lulu and Sonny were blindsided. And Carly wasted no time. She brought Valentin home with her and Carly doesn’t want him to leave.

Sonny Confronts Carly on GH

Meanwhile, Valentin is really happy he doesn’t have to keep hiding out in her attic. But even with his name cleared and Carly thrilled to have him back, they are going to face some obstacles. And one of them already happened. That was when Sonny showed up on that recent episode, walked into Carly’s place and caught them canoodling.

And with no irony whatsoever, Sonny said, “Valentin is the absolute worst mistake that Carly has made.” Come on. Really? She was engaged to Franco Baldwin (Roger Howarth) at one point and that was when she still thought he had had Michael Corinthos (then Chad Duell) raped in prison. They retconed that away. But still, I think Franco or the Alcazar (Ted King)  thing were much bigger mistakes. But I think the mobster was a mistake as well.

And then Sonny dropped the bombshell. The Valentin was behind his psych meds being tampered with. And if I recall correctly, Jack Brennan had a hand in that. I think he approved Valentin doing it because they were trying to deal with Sonny issues. Anyway, Carly was appalled and Valentin owned it and he apologized. So, Carly’s going to let it slide. But that little kitchen altercation with Sonny moaning and griping about Carly’s disastrous love life was the tip of the iceberg. There’s much more coming.

Sonnys Big Plans to Split Up Carly & Valentin on General Hospital

Let’s dive into what is ahead for Valentin and Carly on their road to super couple status. First off, Sonny is far from done. He is determined to split up Carly and Valentin. And summer spoilers say Sonny enlists Brick (Stephen A. Smith) in the effort to try and break them up. And that should start soon. Since Brick has that big crush on Carly, I’m sure he’s all in right away.

But I honestly can’t with Sonny’s hypocrisy about Valentin. This is the same Sonny that drugged teenage Karen Wexler so she would strip at his club and sleep with him. And Sonny shot his son Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and many others, and he’s a serial cheater who’s done Carly quite dirty, so he can kick rocks.

So, another thing to talk about, if it’s not already official, I think it’s pretty certain that Valentin is going to move in with Carly to stay. She said this week she never wants him to leave, but we need to see suitcases unpacked. It’s one thing for fugitive Valentin to lurk in her attic like a sexy bat.

It’s another for them to officially cohabitate. What’s worse is that’s the house Sonny used to live in with Carly, but Valentin’s gonna be keeping that bed warm upstairs in the master bedroom. And I’m sure plenty of other people will be dropping in to vent about Carly being with Valentin. But since Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) seems cool with him now, I don’t think Carly’s going to care.

Charlotte Moves in Carly & Valentin on GH?

Another thing I can see in Valentin and Carly’s future is another kid. And no, I don’t think Valentin’s going to knock up Carly. Instead, I think his precious Charlotte is going to wind up living with them, at least part-time. Carly already adores her, and Charlotte really likes Valentin’s new lady love. And of course, Lulu is going to be fuming, but she and Charlotte are about to hit a breaking point.

Lulu’s trying to keep Valentin away, but he offered her a 50/50 custody split or said, “You can risk family court.” Because Charlotte’s 16. So, the judge is going to ask where she wants to live, and she’ll say with Papa Valentin. GH summer spoilers say Charlotte has issues with Lulu and seeks new living arrangements.

And with Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) heading to Ireland to see Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom) and Ace Cassadine (Jay & Joey Clay) soon, I doubt Charlotte’s at grandma’s place. I think that she is going to want to live there with her dad and his new girlfriend. I think Carly will be fine with it and Valentin will be thrilled.

General Hospital: Valentin Working for the WSB?

Next thing, we know that Valentin’s going to need a job. You know, he could be a sommelier at the Metro Court restaurant handing out wine. He’s got good taste, but I’m thinking he and Jack might bury the hatchet because of common enemies. Or rather, I should say, Valentin pretends to bury the hatchet.

Carly still wants Jack destroyed. So, Valentin might wind up doing some work for the local GH WSB office. That way, he can get close to Jack. He can keep an eye on Josslyn and look for opportunities to destroy Jack so that Carly can have her revenge. We’ve also heard hints that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) might end up working for the WSB.

So, Valentin could end up working with Josslyn and with Carly’s BFF Jason while orchestrating Jack’s downfall. And one last thing, Valentin and Carly are going to have to face a barrage of haters. I think a lot of them.

Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) has toxic Peter August (Wes Ramsey) in her head and he may tell Anna to go after Valentin. Then there’s Lulu. She’s going to be furious with Carly and Valentin both. And if Charlotte moves in, I think Lulu is going to be scheming to destroy them.

I mean, bless her heart. Both her kids are pretty frustrating right now. I understand Charlotte to some extent because she was raised by Valentin, but Rocco Falconeri‘s (Finn Carr) fixation on Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) is nonsensical cruelty towards his actual mom, Lulu.

General Hospital: Jason Won’t Be Happy

And once Jason’s back, I’m sure he won’t like the idea of Carly and Valentin being together, but also Sonny’s going to gripe to Jason and might ask him to help split them, but I don’t know if he’s going to return interested in doing any conspiring with Sonny. Once Jason’s back, he’s supposed to be making a big change.

Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) and Jack aren’t fans of Carly being with Valentin. And with Nina and Jack getting closer soon, they may prove problematic for the new super couple. Carly still despises Jack and she’s hated Nina for years. And of course, Dante may show up to warn Carly and to see what has Lulu so upset.

So, there’s certainly going to be some big hurdles along the way, but Carly and Valentin are head over heels for each other. Their chemistry is fire. They’re not going to let anybody tear them apart. And I am here for it. They could be the next big super couple on GH. Something honestly the ABC soap is currently lacking.

Sienna Miller may not have been on the court, but she still served one of the best looks at Wimbledon. Her effortlessly elegant neutral matching set style felt perfectly at home among the tournament’s famously chic crowd, proving once again that understated style always wins.

The actress was spotted attending the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on July 4 while wearing a rich-looking beige ensemble. She styled a fitted vest and flowy wide-leg pants set layered under a cream blazer, and accessorized with round retro sunglasses and white heels. The polished look struck the perfect balance between classic Wimbledon style and modern summer sophistication.

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New details have emerged surrounding influencer Gaby Sanarrucia Chavarría death.

Argentina-based news outlet La Nación cited Costa Rican authorities and reported that Chavarría was shot dead on Saturday, July 4. She was 28.

The influencer was sleeping next to her boyfriend inside their La Cruz, Costa Rica, home at the time of her death. Chavarría’s boyfriend was also killed.

Chavarría rose to fame online sharing glimpses of her life with her more than 100,000 fans across Instagram and TikTok. Her TikTok bio read, “My family, my greatest blessing 😍🇨🇷.”

Scroll down to see what we know so far about the investigation into her death:

What Is Known About Suspects in Gaby Sanarrucia Chavarria’s Death Investigation?

Outlets reported that multiple intruders allegedly broke into the couple’s home before firing bullets at both Chavarría and Jose Isaac Agüero. People reported on Monday, July 6, that local authorities said “after the killing, suspects fled the home and allegedly burned a white vehicle.”

Do Authorities Suspect a Motivation Behind Gaby Sanarrucia Chavarria’s Death?

The shootings were believed to be “motivated by retribution.” Local police claimed that they are currently “continuing to investigate to determine an official motive.”

When Did Gaby Sanarrucia Chavarria Share Her Last Social Media Posts Before Her Death?

The influencer’s final TikTok on Friday, July 3, appeared to be a throwback clip of her cuddling up to her daughter as the little one spoke to the camera. “When did you grow up so much, my baby,” Chavarría captioned the video.

Fans shared their condolences in the comments section. “Now the little girl is all alone 😭 without her mom,” one user wrote in a translated message, while another added, “Oh my God, I feel so sorry for the poor little girl, she’s left without her mother, such an innocent child 🥺.” A third wrote, “May you rest in peace 🤍🌹.”

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Chavarría also shared a series of images to Instagram on June 28, featuring pics of her daughter and Agüero. In one photo, the influencer was dressed in lingerie while she sat on a throne as her boyfriend held onto her bare leg and looked into her eyes.

“My love 🐼 🥰,” she captioned the post. “Together by the hand of God always in ups and downs! ❤️ 🩹🫶🏻✨.”

In the comments section, one user wrote, “Rest in peace both 🕊️🖤.”

Roommates, congratulations are in order for beauty influencer MakeupShayla and her husband Leslie Quezada. The couple just entered their parent era after welcoming their first child. They shared the news on social media and fans immediately flooded their comments with heart eye emojis and sweet messages.

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MakeupShayla Shares First Look At Her Bundle Of Joy

Fans are gushing after MakeupShayla, formerly known as Shayla Mitchell, announced the arrival of her first child, a baby boy, with her husband Leslie Quezada. Folks who have been following the makeup artist and entrepreneur on social media know that she has continued to share details about her pregnancy journey. Shayla and Leslie shared the sweet news in a joint Instagram post featuring moments from the delivery room, where they held their newborn son as he rocked a cozy blue swaddle. The couple hasn’t revealed his name yet, but fans are still over the moon after getting a first look at his adorable little face.

Leslie, who goes by LesQuik on Instagram, also hopped into the comments to share his excitement about  finally meeting his son. “I have no words for how thankful, amazed, & excited I am. Our lil man is here, healthy, and beautiful. 💙💙💙💙💙”

Fans Can’t Stop Gushing Over MakeupShayla’s Baby Arrival

After The Shade Room shared Shayla and Leslie’s adorable video, the Roommates flooded the comment section with reactions. Plenty of fans sent them well wishes, while others said they feel like aunties because they’ve been rocking with Shayla since her YouTube days.

Instagram user @kateaara wrote, “The original influencer😍 congrats 🤩” 

Instagram user @beresowavey wrote, “Babies are blessings 😍🙏🏼” 

While Instagram user @__lovelyyynae wrote, “My Shaylaaa🥹🩵” 

Then Instagram user @kiyastarrr wrote, “So happy for them!!!❤️👏”

Another Instagram user @shannara____ wrote, “Awwww they had their baby 😍 Shayla carried that pregnancy well too.” 

Instagram user @ceecuute wrote, “Aww congratulations. Was lowkey worried 😟 Thank God for a safe delivery.” 

Then another Instagram user @mshobbs_ wrote, “Real YouTube Day 1’s Ones…We Feel Like Real Aunties 😩🩵🩵🩵🩵 Congratulations @makeupshayla @lesquik GODs Timing ⏱️ 😏🙌🏽” 

While another Instagram user @naughty.autie wrote, “Congratulations girlie! 🎉🎉🎉” 

Finally, Instagram user @trb___ss wrote, “Yay 😍” 

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MakeupShayla keeps her 3 million-plus Instagram followers locked in with a mix of beauty content, lifestyle updates, and sweet content featuring her hubby, Les. Back in February, she shocked fans after sharing the emotional moment when she told Les she was pregnant. They later celebrated the big news with a dreamy beachside announcement video that showed Les lovingly caressing her growing baby bump. Since then, Shayla has continued to keep the gworls fed, serving one maternity slay after another in a series of glamorous Reels.

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Director Denis Villeneuve is well known for his brilliant work on the Dune franchise that takes fans to Arrakis and makes them root for a hero they aren’t certain about. His love for books and proficiency with the filmmaking craft have taken the franchise to new levels. Nonetheless, the director has given us some amazing movies across genres. Be it compelling thrillers like Prisoners and Sicario or futuristic cyberpunk features like Blade Runner 2049, his vision, character-driven narratives, and distinct storytelling keep fans glued to their seats.

Before Villeneuve made the Timothée Chalamet-led feature, he made another sci-fi hit that has a special place in fans’ hearts. The movie in question, starring Jeremy Renner and Amy Adams. The 2016 feature presents the concept of alien invasion differently from its peers at the time, giving the narrative almost a mythical quality and resonating deeply with its themes. We follow Adams as linguistics professor Louise, who leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down in 12 locations around the world. To avert a global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors. The 94 percent Rotten Tomatoes-rated film was a big commercial hit, earning $203.4 million worldwide and garnering eight Oscar nominations.

Titled Arrival, the movie’s brilliance lies in Eric Heisserer’s adapted screenplay from Ted Chiang’s novel Story of Your Life. Arrival uses the sci-fi premise to explore various human experiences and philosophical concepts, wrapping them in themes of communication, non-linear time, free will, and isolation. Fans who’d love to revisit the visually stunning feature are in luck; Arrival is getting a re-release on Blu-ray and 4K as a limited-edition Steelbook. The new formats are being released to celebrate the movie’s 10th anniversary.

What Do We Know About ‘Dune: Part 3’?

Dune: Part Three will conclude Paul Atreides’ story as we know it. While the plot details are tightly under wraps, recent trailers confirm it’ll take a significant time jump and will find Paul (Timothée Chalamet) in a different phase of life. The film brings back faces like Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, and more. While Anya Taylor-Joy (who had a small voice-only role in Dune: Part Two) and Robert Pattinson will also join the cast in significant roles.

Meanwhile, the Arrival steelbook will drop on September 8. The final installment of Dune is set for a December release. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Aaron Ryder, David Linde, Karen Lunder, Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen

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Bold and the Beautiful writers are taking Will Spencer’s (Crew Morrow) character way out into left field. All of a sudden, he is being made out to be some unhinged, violent guy on a villainous arc. Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) thinks that R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) is in danger and somehow also has decided that Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) is too.

We’re going to get into how B&B is doing this bizarre twist and turning Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and Katie Logan‘s (Heather Tom)’s son into somebody we don’t recognize and that they think Electra should be afraid of.

Bold and the Beautiful: Will’s Mysterious Villain Arc

Right now, we’re getting a completely different version of Will. The way he’s acting lately is totally unlike we’ve seen him before. The only time we saw him hit somebody in the past was in defense of Electra. Remember when Will smacked Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) down when he was stalking and terrorizing Electra? It was heroic.

But this whole thing started with R.J. just instigating stuff at the Bikini Bar, smack-talking Will while putting his hands on Electra. That was the first time that Will punched R.J. And even then, it seemed very out of character. Will has always been a sweetheart. And then again, got to say R.J. inspires a lot of fans to want to face punch him. So, there’s that.

And then when he was trespassing at Will’s house and refused to leave after being told repeatedly to go, I will say that R.J. was in the wrong to stay, but Will hit him too many times. But R.J. shouldn’t have busted in there. He was trespassing.

The Forresters love to go busting into places uninvited and making outrageous demands. They do it at Logan all the time. This is something they all do. And we’ve got Katie freaking out when Will said he hit R.J. again. And even Dollar Bill told Will to use his head and not his fists. As if that’s advice that Bill would really give.

Will the New Villain on B&B?!

So, they’re obviously going to keep going down this rabbit hole of Will coming into some sort of villain era. We’ve got Ridge with this wild speculation that Will is a danger to Electra. B&B even suggesting Will hit Electra is insane. But Brad Bell is clearly making Will the bad guy, a violent bad guy. Before, if you remember, Will was clean cut, clean shaven, and preppy.

And now Bold and the Beautiful is making Will look like a bad guy. They’ve let his hair get shaggy, gave him scruff, put him in clothes that make him look thuggish. It’s so obvious. Like Brad Bell’s told the costume department make him look like trouble. And it might carry more weight if the person Will hit was somebody that fans liked, but he’s not. R.J. is without a doubt one of the most despised characters on B&B and an extremely unpopular recast.

Bold and the Beautiful History of Violent Characters

And we just got them making Will out as this monster out of nowhere. Yet, there are countless other Bold and the Beautiful characters that have done terribly violent things. Very recently, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) slapped the starch out of Katie. A few years back, Ridge threw Bill off a balcony, and Bill had Justin Barber (Aaron D. Spears) toss Ridge out of a helicopter.

Back in the Hunter Tylo days, Taylor Hayes shot Bill in the back because he slept with her daughter Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), and she took minimal heat for that. And come on, Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) was way more physically threatening than Will ever has been.

But Ridge didn’t mention his son doing bad things, just Bill’s son. I mean, Thomas and Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) brawled on a rooftop when Thomas tried to basically kidnap Hope Logan (Annika Noelle).

Thomas punched Rick Forrester (Jacob Young) and his own father, Ridge. Thomas once tried to set Rick’s house on fire and did blow up Rick’s car. That is way worse than Will punching R.J. the trespasser. Those were actual felonies.

But Will’s being made out to be the bad guy here. And don’t forget Electra herself punched a pregnant woman. But then she was telling Ridge she doesn’t like violence. Electra assaulted Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) when she was pregnant with Will’s baby.

And yes, Luna was awful. But Electra hit a pregnant woman so hard she knocked Luna all the way to the ground. If anybody’s going to be hitting a woman, it’s not Will. But unfortunately, this seems to be where Bold is going, making Will into a violent, crazy person. And this week, he also told Bill he was starting to scare himself. Come on.

And Will said he doesn’t know why he’s acting like this. Plus, he did that whole big weird screaming thing when he collapsed to his knees, shouting Electra’s name after she took off with R.J. So, it really does seem like they’re going to have Will with more anger issues and doing more violence.

Bold and the Beautiful: Ridge’s Ultimatum and Future Conflict

And moving forward, I’m wondering what Ridge may do next now that he’s told Electra she needs to walk away from Will. Actually, Ridge, I think, is bullying Electra at this point. Ridge is already telling her to block Will from her phone, to block him from her life, and he gave Electra an ultimatum, saying she has to choose sides between Will and her family, between the Spencers and the Forresters.

Ridge is so convinced that Will is a danger to Electra simply because he hit R.J. now. By that logic, Ridge is a danger because he’s hit Bill and Brooke’s a danger since she hit Katie. And at this point, I expect Ridge and R.J. to hype up things about Will being unhinged and to keep ramping this all up and them making it look like Electra is a possible victim of some imagined future potential domestic violence is all nuts and I expect to see R.J. acting out.

I think he will taunt Will about Electra ditching him. And since Ridge basically told Electra she has to ditch Will, she’s probably going to head in that direction. But if R.J. provokes Will deliberately, I can see him smacking R.J. again.

Only this time, we could see Electra calling the cops on him because Ridge tells her to. Or we could have R.J. deliberately provoke Will in front of witnesses like at the Bikini Bar. You know, a scene where R.J. is goading him and being nasty, knowing if he pushes the right button, then Will is going to lash out. And then R.J. could have him arrested to protect poor pouty Electra.

Bold and the Beautiful: Will Leans on Dylan?

I also expect we’re going to see Will opening up to Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) about all this. And I think she’ll be sympathetic to Will because she adores him and she knows he’s not unhinged. Dylan might even be around to see R.J. barging into Will’s house again, refusing to leave, trespassing again.

You know, Dylan might be the one to defend Will to the cops if he pops R.J. again when he won’t leave his home. I know some fans are wondering if Ridge is going to threaten legal action against Will. Maybe to try and blackmail Bill, but honestly, that seems too high stakes for Brad Bell’s writing, if I’m being honest.

Now, here’s how I expect this big bad Will story to peak. I think there’s going to be a situation where Electra seems to be in danger from Will and R.J. attacks Will and really hurts him and then tries to claim it with self-defense.

Remember like when Brooke saw Thomas and Hope, they were talking behind Steffy’s cliff house and Brooke totally misread the situation and she shoved Thomas off a cliff. Hope was horrified. Now thankfully Thomas survived, but since B&B likes to repeat plots and Will lives in Malibu where there’s lots of cliffs, I could see something like that happening again.

We could also see Ridge bringing back toxic, terrible Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) once Ashleigh Brewer’s maternity leave is over so that she can defend poor Electra from monstrous Will. The bottom line is he’s never been violent before and this is just out of character, but it’s what we’re getting.

Ryan Reynolds helped turn Aviation American Gin into one of Hollywood’s most recognizable celebrity-backed liquor brands, but one of its most ambitious attractions has quietly reached the end of the road.

The closure of the brand’s Portland tasting room marks a notable shift for the business, raising questions about changing consumer habits, the spirits industry, and what comes next for Reynolds’ longtime investment.

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Visitors hoping to tour Aviation American Gin’s Portland tasting room will no longer have the opportunity after the facility officially welcomed its final guests on June 28.

The venue, which opened in September 2022, was created as an immersive destination where fans could sample Aviation’s products, learn about the distilling process, and experience the brand beyond a bottle on a store shelf. Reynolds once memorably described it as a “Disneyland for adults,” reflecting the playful marketing style that has long defined his partnership with the company.

As news of the closure spread, a farewell message posted at the entrance thanked supporters for their years of patronage.

“Thank you for all the memories, Portland. Stay weird,” the sign read, according to Willamette Week.

Although the visitor center has shut down, the Aviation American Gin brand itself is not disappearing.

Ryan Reynolds’ Gin Business Faces Changing Market Conditions

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The closure comes during a challenging period for the U.S. spirits market.

Aviation American Gin is co-owned by global beverage company Diageo, which acquired the brand in 2020 while Reynolds remained a co-owner and one of its most recognizable ambassadors. Since then, the actor has continued promoting the label through his trademark humor, helping Aviation stand out in the increasingly crowded celebrity spirits space.

Diageo recently reported weaker U.S. spirits sales, with industry publication The Spirits Business noting a 15.4% decline in the company’s U.S. spirits business during the January-to-March period.

In a statement explaining the Portland closure, a Diageo spokesperson said, “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close the Aviation American Gin Visitor Center in Portland, Oregon.”

The company added, “This decision reflects evolving business needs, as we continue to support growth ambitions for our Aviation American Gin brand.”

Diageo also emphasized that the label remains an important part of its portfolio, saying, “Aviation American Gin remains an important part of Diageo’s portfolio and we are committed to the brand, our customers and consumers.”

Rather than ending production altogether, the company confirmed manufacturing has been transferred to an existing facility outside Portland.

Ryan Reynolds Helped Transform Aviation Into A Global Brand

Long before celebrity alcohol brands became commonplace, Reynolds saw potential in Aviation American Gin.

He invested in the company in 2018, becoming both a co-owner and the public face of the brand. His witty commercials and social media campaigns helped Aviation carve out a unique identity, blending dry humor with premium branding.

The investment also fit Reynolds’ broader business strategy. Beyond acting, he has built a reputation for backing consumer brands with unconventional marketing, including successful ventures in telecommunications, sports ownership, and production.

Founded by Portland’s House Spirits Distillery in the early 2000s, Aviation had already earned a loyal following before Reynolds joined. His involvement dramatically expanded its visibility, ultimately leading to Diageo’s acquisition while keeping Reynolds involved as a partner.

The Portland visitor center became an extension of that strategy, giving consumers an in-person experience designed to strengthen the connection between the brand and its fans.

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Portland’s Challenges Add Another Layer To The Story

The timing of the closure has also drawn attention because of Portland’s changing business climate.

Since 2020, the city has faced well-documented struggles involving crime, homelessness, and quality-of-life concerns that have affected residents and businesses alike. While violent crime has fallen from recent highs, debates over public safety and downtown recovery have continued.

Recent local polling has also suggested many residents have considered relocating in the coming years, reflecting broader concerns about the city’s future.

Diageo has not cited those issues as the reason for closing the visitor center, instead pointing to evolving business priorities. Still, the decision arrives against the backdrop of a city that continues working to rebuild foot traffic and consumer confidence.

Ryan Reynolds’ Investment Story Is Far From Over

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Although the visitor center has closed, Aviation American Gin remains available nationwide, with its flagship expression and Cranberry & Blood Orange variety continuing to be sold at retailers.

For Reynolds, the latest development represents a business adjustment rather than an exit.

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Michael Phelps opened up about the harsh financial realities that many Olympians face.

“I don’t think you’re going into the Olympic space to be a millionaire,” Phelps, 41, admitted on the Tuesday, July 7, edition of the “Richer Lives” podcast. “I think you’re doing it just because you love the sport.”

The competitive swimmer has won more Olympic medals than any other athlete in any sport, with 28 total medals across four Summer Games. (Phelps also holds the all-time record for most gold medal wins with 23, in addition to his three silver and two bronze medals.)

Phelps parlayed his success into a media career that has included major endorsement deals and even his own video game — but that’s not a trajectory that many Olympians replicate.

“I think there’s a very small percent of Olympians that actually can make a living off of it,” he noted. “I was very fortunate to be one of those. I got to wake up every single day and do what I loved.”

The athlete recalled that there were “times [he] wanted to quit” swimming before his Olympics success, only for his mother, Debbie, to remind him of the financial realities of that decision.

“My mom’s like, ‘If you want to quit, do you want to go work a 9-to-5 job?’ I was like, ‘Good call,’” he recalled to host Vivian Tu. “For me, I was going to swim … eight to 10 times a week, that’s a job? I’m getting paid to do what I love.”

Phelps remembered feeling that his life was “all about sports” as a kid even though it “never really felt like a job.”

“I was always outside playing. I was having fun. I was being myself,” he said. “I was very lucky to find a career where I could just be me, my authentic self. I had a blast doing it.”

Later in the podcast, Phelps confirmed that he received an early education from a financial advisor at age 15. Now, he leans into endorsements where he is offered a financial stake in the companies he signs with.

“Over time, my agent got smart in trying to structure contracts in a different way. Whether it was me taking equity or me just taking cash,” he said. “Just having an agent that is able to structure deals in different ways, thinking long term. You’re invested in it. You want [these companies] to go massive. Instead of just getting a pile of cash, for me, I’m along for the ride.”

Phelps also touched on overcoming public controversies, including his two previous DUI arrests. (The Olympian entered a guilty plea to a charge of driving while impaired in 2004 and later pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in 2014.)

He also temporarily walked away from the world of competitive swimming following the 2012 London Games, citing burnout and frustration with the sport. (He told reporters at the time that he “just wanted to be done with swimming and didn’t want anything to do with the sport anymore.”)

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“At that point, I didn’t care [about the financial implications],” he acknowledged. “I literally came back to the 2012 Olympics because I had to. I had contractual obligations that I had to fulfill.”

He said that he was so disillusioned with the sport at the time that he’d “skip” a week’s worth of training on a whim.

“I was just stiff-arming the sport because I wanted a break,” Phelps confessed. “After my second DUI, at that point, I didn’t feel like I should be alive anymore. I felt like I didn’t deserve to be alive anymore.”

He continued, “At that point, I just became scared. I think that was the first time that I asked for help. I feel that for so long we would just kind of sweep it under the rug. Nobody wanted to talk about it … I almost wanted to create a generational shift. Make real change.”

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“It’s not embarrassing to go to therapy. It’s not embarrassing to ask for help,” he added, pointing out how much he valued his sponsorship deal with online therapy portal TalkSpace.

Phelps ultimately returned to swimming for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio, where he won five gold medals and a silver. He retired from the sport in August 2016.

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