The Summer House season 10 reunion is sure to be a memorable one amid costars Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romance — and the fallout that has followed.

“It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. 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 wrote in a joint Instagram statement in March. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

Months before, Amanda and Summer House costar Kyle Cooke announced their separation after four years of marriage. West, for his part, had previously been in a relationship with Amanda’s BFF and Summer House costar Ciara Miller.

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Amanda Batula Confirms She Will Be at ‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion

After Amanda and West confirmed their romance in March, she took to social media the following month to share an apology.

“I’ve obviously been MIA, but I wanted to come back on and say that I’m truly sorry to everyone I’ve disappointed and hurt, especially those I know personally who I’ve reached out to individually,” Amanda wrote at the time. “For the sake of my mental health, I’m going to try to start living life with some sense of normalcy,” she added. “If you see me out or posting online, please know that this still weighs very heavily on me. I’m not ignoring what’s happened or what’s unfolded.”

Amanda concluded, “I’ll be at the reunion and will be addressing any and all questions honestly and directly there.”

Lindsay Hubbard Says She’s Looking Forward to ‘Getting Through’ Season 10 ‘Summer House’ Reunion

Lindsay Hubbard exclusively told Us Weekly in April that she’s looking forward to “getting through” the Summer House season 10 reunion. “I don’t know if I have anything to be nervous about. I thought it was a really good season so far for me,” Lindsay told Us. “I know we still have half of a season left to go on Summer House and then a whole other show [In the City] after that, so there’s still a lot to come.”

The Cast Wants Answers at the ‘Summer House’ Reunion

“They are all going,” a source exclusively told Us in April, confirming everyone will be in attendance. “The plan is they will be talking about everything and the timeline of Amanda and West hooking up.”

The insider added, “Everyone on the cast wants them to admit on camera when this all started and how serious it is.”

A separate source told Us that same month that the cast is “more than ready for the reunion to be over at this point, and the general vibe is a mix of frustration and curiosity.”

“The common consensus is that they’re not convinced they will get the full truth from Amanda and West, no matter how many times the questions are asked,” the insider said, explaining that the cast feel like “parts of the story are still being held back or carefully spun” by the pair.

The cast “wants real and straightforward answers,” the source added.

Has the ‘Summer House’ Reunion Seating Chart Been Released?

Bravo unveiled the season 10 reunion seating chart via X on April 23. Ciara will be sitting on one side of host Andy Cohen, with Amanda on the other side. Kyle will be next to Ciara, followed by Lindsay, Mia Calabrese, Bailey Taylor and Ben Waddell. Next to Amanda is West, along with Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan and Levi Sebree.

When Does ‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion Film?

Hours after Amanda and West confirmed their relationship, a source told Us that the reunion was set to film in “mid-April.” Bravo announced on April 23 that they were “filming now,” releasing the seating chart at the same time.

Host Andy confirmed late on April 23 that he’d wrapped filming on the taping, promising one of the most “intense” reunions in Bravo history.

“I am walking out of the Summer House reunion. … I’ve probably hosted, well, it’s over a 100 reunions, maybe 150, something like that,” Andy teased via Instagram. “This was one of the most intense [reunions] we’ve ever shot. This was a lot. This was a lot. It was very intense, you guys.”

Did the ‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion Leak?

Hours after the Summer House season 10 reunion finished filming in New York City, alleged audio clips from the taping appeared via social media. In the alleged audio, Ciara can be heard confronting Amanda and West about the timeline of their romance.

Bravo confirmed to Us Weekly that it was launching a “full investigation” into how the alleged leaked audio got out to the public.

“This represents a serious breach of trust and a clear lack of respect for the cast, crew, and the integrity of the production process,” a Bravo spokesperson told Us on April 24. “We take this matter very seriously and have launched a full investigation and we will take appropriate action based on our findings.”

Earlier in the day, Andy expressed his disappointment over the leak and encouraged Summer House fans to wait for the reunion to play out on the show.

“On my way to eye surgery and just reading about it,” Andy wrote via Threads on April 24, after a fan warned him to stay off social media. “People laid their souls out emotionally for ten hours yesterday and it’s disgusting and illegal for someone to leak or distribute this.”

The Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen host added, “It’s disrespectful to the work and tears the cast put in yesterday. Let the season play out. You will see it all in due time.”

Andy Cohen Says Lindsay Hubbard Gets ‘Activated’

During an April 28 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Lindsay revealed that the event’s filming saw her confront West about trying to hide his relationship with Amanda. Asked by Andy about West’s March Instagram Story that showed Ciara playing with Lindsay’s toddler, Gemma, Lindsay didn’t mince words.

“That really pissed me off,” she told Cohen. “He used my child as clickbait to sort of cover up his relationship, and I didn’t like that. And we talk about it at the reunion.”

Andy added his own recollection of the filming. “If y’all want to know if Lindsay was activated … there was one point where I was trying to talk to West, Ciara, Kyle and Amanda, and Lindsay is, like, all over me. I’m like, ‘Stop,’” he said.

Lindsay closed out the conversation with yet another teaser. “I’ve been on Summer House for 10 years and we’ve done these reunions for nine of them, and honestly this was one of the most intense, dramatic reunions that I have ever experienced,” she said. “I had to beg Andy for a pee break, I was, like, ‘Please, let us go pee.’”

KJ Discusses His Mental Health

During the May 5 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, KJ recalled an apology text from West that discussed what was filmed at the reunion one day prior.

Quoting West’s text, KJ read, “Sending you love in regard to your mental health. You shared a lot yesterday [at the reunion] and I know it mightn’t carry much weight now but I’m always rooting for the best for you.” (West had instigated the text to address hiding his romance with Amanda from friends including KJ.)

KJ has never been shy about discussing his mental health, sharing his September 2025 borderline personality disorder diagnosis via Instagram two months later.

Is There a ‘Summer House’ Reunion Trailer?

Bravo dropped the official season 10 reunion trailer on May 19. In the video, both Amanda and West found themselves in the hot seat after Ciara called them out for their secret romance.

“Over the past six years, I have been your f***ing champion,” Ciara told Amanda. “I couldn’t fathom that I would be sitting here pissed that you’re f***ing my ex.”

Ciara went on to claim that her ex-boyfriend West “wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little word. And I hope it works because he’s with you to spite me.”

Elsewhere in the trailer, Jesse started to cry over how the scandal has affected his relationship with West.

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“I feel like I’m losing a brother,” Jesse confessed. “I hope that you can somehow improve and prove us wrong, but it doesn’t look good.”

West, for his part, told host Andy that his and Amanda’s relationship isn’t that big of a deal. “This isn’t like a sex scandal. It was, like, hanging out,” he claimed.

This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.

Warm-weather entertaining means competing with mosquitoes, flies and ants for your own patio — and a handful of easy-to-grow plants can help push pests back without sprays or candles.

What Plants Help Repel Pests in Outdoor Spaces?

A short list of common herbs and flowers — including lavender, marigolds, basil, mint, citronella, rosemary, lemongrass, petunias, chrysanthemums and catnip — can help keep pests away from seating areas, doorways and dining spaces outdoors.

Each plant targets different bugs. Lavender works on mosquitoes and moths. Marigolds repel aphids, mosquitoes and flies. Basil discourages mosquitoes and houseflies. Mint helps with ants and mosquitoes. Rosemary deters mosquitoes and cabbage moths. Petunias work against aphids and tomato hornworms, while chrysanthemums repel multiple insects thanks to natural compounds in the flowers.

Citronella is the best known of the group. “Citronella is by far the most popular plant that repels mosquitoes,” garden expert Carmen Johnston told Real Simple. “It has a very pungent odor.I often place this in small eight-inch terra cotta pots and mix in with my centerpieces when entertaining outdoors. You can either use the clippings mixed in with arrangements or use the plant itself as the centerpiece.”

Lemongrass — sometimes called citronella grass — targets mosquitoes as well, while catnip has earned a reputation as a surprisingly strong mosquito repellent. Picking two or three plants that cover the pests you actually deal with is usually more effective than relying on a single variety.

Which Plants Repel Mosquitoes the Best?

For mosquitoes specifically, citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, lavender, basil, marigolds, mint and catnip are the standouts among easy-to-grow options.

Rosemary is a go-to for patios in warm regions. Annie Burdick and Jamie McIntosh write in The Spruce: “The scent of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a deterrent to mosquitos and other garden pests, such as cabbage moths. Rosemary loves warm and dry climates and may need to be moved indoors in areas with harsh, cold winters. But all summer long it adorns your patio and keeps pests at bay.”

Catnip is often overlooked but punches above its weight. Madeline Buiano writes in Martha Stewart: “Mosquitoes hate catnip (Nepeta cataria), the very same plant that your cats love. Also known as catmint, this herbaceous perennial emits a chemical that acts as a natural insect repellent.”

The takeaway: scent is doing most of the work. Plants that smell strong to humans — rosemary, mint, lavender, basil, citronella — tend to smell unbearable to mosquitoes, which is why placement matters as much as the plant itself.

How Do You Use Plants to Keep Pests Away Effectively?

To get real results, place pest-repelling plants near seating areas and doorways, use pots on patios for a stronger barrier effect, mix several varieties together and position fragrant plants where air flow can spread their scent.

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A single basil pot tucked behind a grill will not do much. Clustering plants along the edges of a patio or dining table — and brushing or crushing leaves occasionally to release oils — gives the scent a chance to actually reach the bugs you are trying to repel. Carmen Johnston’s tip of working citronella into centerpieces is a useful template: bring the plant to where people are sitting.

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Layering plants matters too. Combining a mosquito-targeted plant like citronella or catnip with something that handles flies or aphids, like marigolds or basil, covers more of what shows up uninvited. Chrysanthemums add another layer because their natural compounds work against several insects at once.

Plants alone will not solve a pest problem. Pair them with the basics: empty standing water from buckets, planters and birdbaths, clean up yard debris where bugs breed and rest, and keep grass and shrubs trimmed back from seating areas. Done together, the right plants and the right habits make outdoor spaces noticeably less hospitable to pests.

Social media users are weighing in on a viral clip of King Trell telling his fiancée, Heather Sanders, that he wouldn’t spin the block on her despite their 15-year relationship and their sharing three kids.

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More On The Viral Clip Of King Trell Telling Heather Sanders He Wouldn’t Spin The Block On Her After 15 Years & 3 Kids

Earlier this month, a new episode of King Trell and Heather Sanders’s podcast, ‘Safe To Say,’ was published via YouTube. During the episode, Sanders asked Trell if they ever broke up and if he would spin the block on her. To which, he firmly replied, “No.”

In turn, Sanders explained that she has his kids. However, he said that he didn’t care.

“It would just be you and the kids,” Trell continued.

Despite this, Sanders said that she feels like he would spin the block on her. But Trell stated, “I wouldn’t.” And he said so multiple times.

Then, about a week later, an episode of their separate podcast, ‘Back On Figg,’ was published via YouTube, and they unpacked the viral moment alongside Yung Miami.

See both clips by swiping below.

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Social media users weighed in on the conversation between Heather Sanders and King Trell in TSR’s comment section.

Before The Viral Clip Of King Trell Telling Heather Sanders He Wouldn’t Spin The Block On Her After 15 Years & 3 Kids, She Made Headlines Linking Up With Angela White

Prior to her viral conversation with King Trell, Heather Sanders made headlines when she reunited with her former best friend, Angela White, back in July 2024. As The Shade Room previously reported, at the time, White appeared as a guest on Sanders’ ‘Safe To Say’ podcast, and they reflected on their beef and viral exchange on Snapchat.

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John Travolta has sparked fresh plastic surgery speculation after debuting a youthful appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Experts believe the actor may have undergone cosmetic procedures, ranging from skin resurfacing to a facelift, although Travolta has not directly addressed the wild rumors.

The festival appearance also marked a major career milestone, as John Travolta received an honorary Palme d’Or while celebrating the project alongside his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta.

Rumors about possible cosmetic work surrounding Travolta intensified after the actor appeared at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with a taut “new face,” looking noticeably refreshed and youthful.

His smoother complexion and more sculpted features quickly sparked online speculation, with many fans questioning whether he may have undergone plastic surgery.

New York-based aesthetic nurse Eric Nietzel weighed in on the conversation, telling OK! Magazine the actor may have combined several cosmetic treatments to achieve the look.

According to the expert, procedures such as laser resurfacing, RF microneedling, fillers, and even a possible blepharoplasty could explain the transformation.

He also speculated that Travolta may have undergone a subtle facelift and neck lift, pointing to the actor’s sharper jawline and lifted cheeks as signs of surgical enhancement rather than injectables alone.

Nietzel suggested that additional treatments like Sculptra, Radiesse, or fat transfers may have helped maintain volume and texture in the actor’s face.

He further noted possible dental work, including veneers, as well as what could be hair restoration treatments. “But overall, this guy looks amazing,” he added.

The Actor Addressed The Cannes Appearance Rumors

Despite the ongoing speculations, Travolta has not confirmed undergoing any cosmetic procedures.

Instead, the actor explained that much of the attention stemmed from the unique appearance he adopted for Cannes.

Speaking with CNN on May 18, he said the white beret and glasses he wore were inspired by classic film directors from earlier decades.

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“I said, ‘I’m a director this time. You’re an actor, play the part of a director, look like an old-school director,’” he explained. “So I looked up pictures from the ’20, ’30s, ’40s, ’50, ’60s, and the old-school directors wore berets, and glasses, and I thought, ‘That’s what I’m doing.’”

Travolta added, “I’m doing an homage to being a director, so I’m going to play the part of being a director.”

John Travolta Celebrates Honorary Palme d’Or Win

The actor attended the festival for the premiere of his directorial project, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” alongside his daughter, Ella-Bleu Travolta, who also stars in the film.

During the event, Travolta was honored with an honorary Palme d’Or presented by Cannes director Thierry Frémaux.

“I can’t believe this. This is the last thing I expected,” Travolta said while accepting the honor. “You said this would be a special night, but I didn’t think you meant this.”

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The movie star went on to describe the recognition as “humbling.”

Reflecting on the moment, Travolta revealed he became emotional when he first learned the film had been accepted into the festival lineup.

“When you said it was not only accepted, but it was making history because it would be the first film ever accepted that early, I cried like a baby because I just couldn’t believe it,” he shared, according to Variety.

About The Actor’s New Film, ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’

Travolta’s project, titled “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” is based on a 1997 children’s book Travolta wrote for his son.

Drawing from his lifelong passion for aviation and experience as a pilot, the actor brings his love of flight to the screen in a story set during the golden age of air travel.

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The film follows a young aviation enthusiast named Jeff, played by newcomer Clark Shotwell, who embarks on a cross-country journey to Hollywood with his mother, portrayed by Kelly Eviston-Quinnett.

What begins as a simple flight soon transforms into an unforgettable adventure filled with colorful passengers, unexpected stops, and life-changing moments.

Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann portray flight attendants in the film, adding warmth and charm to the journey. The movie screened as part of Cannes’ Premiere Selection at the Debussy Theater inside the Palais des Festivals, with Travolta present for the special occasion.

John Travolta Proudly Supports Daughter Ella Bleu’s Rising Fashion And Film Career

Away from the festival, Travolta has also been proudly supporting his daughter’s growing career.

The “Grease” star recently shared a photo of Ella Bleu attending the 2026 Fashion Trust US Awards in Los Angeles, praising her rising presence in the spotlight while also teasing her role in “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.”

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For the event, Ella Bleu wore a sleek black Blumarine dress featuring a high neckline and delicate floral detailing. Fans quickly flooded the comments section, noting her strong resemblance to her father and applauding her elegant appearance.

Now 26, the actress, whom Travolta shared with his late wife, Kelly Preston, continues building her own career across music, fashion, and film.

She recently appeared on the cover of HardCopy Magazine’s “Fantazia” issue, embracing a bold, high-fashion aesthetic through a series of editorial looks that blended vintage-inspired glamour with modern styling.

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Kate Middleton is rarely spotted in anything other than heels, but she swapped pumps for something even classier than regular ballet flats. Middleton’s two-toned slingback flats give timeless a trendy edge, so it’s no wonder the style is taking over the internet.

The Princess of Wales visited Italy wearing a simple yet elegant ensemble that comprised a white top tucked into a pleated skirt and finished with a striped blazer. The element that really sold the outfit was her shoes. Middleton’s sophisticated slingbacks feature a two-toned design, putting a regal spin on the traditional ballet flat. And considering we found the look hiding on Amazon for just $34, it only makes sense to give the style a spin — you’ll thank Us (and Middleton) later.

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“Super happy with these shoes,” one Amazon shopper wrote. “I took them to San Francisco and was able to walk up and down those ridiculous Nob Hill streets with no problem. The back strap holds securely, too.”

Another five-star fan shared, “They look expensive and are very comfy. Win win. Walked seven miles on day one.”

Middleton’s Italy trip might be over, but her pointed-toe slingback moment is already the look of the season. Comfortable, classic and quietly chic, these shoes are a closet upgrade that pays for itself in compliments.

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Saweetie is reportedly being urged to cut a $3 million check over missed shows. She hasn’t spoken out about the situation yet. However, according to TMZ, the promoters aren’t playing any games with their money! A new lawsuit accuses the ‘Best Friend’ rapper of fraud and breach of contract.

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Who Is Suing Saweetie & Why? 

As reported by TMZ, Moon Dream Production filed the lawsuit against Saweetie. Court docs reportedly state that the rapper agreed to perform four shows in Japan last summer, from July 18 to July 26. To secure the performances, the company allegedly paid her a $100,000 deposit, with an agreement to pay another $100,000 for a total of $200,000.

Moon Dream Production alleges Saweetie took the deposit but never took the stage, thus breaching the contract. Additionally, lawsuit docs claim she and her team “utilized all the visa services” that the promoter secured on her behalf. Those services allowed her to enter Japan to perform. But rather than hit the four stages they agreed to, Moon Dream Production claims she “proceeded to perform at different venues for other vendors on the same dates she was contractually bound” to them.

As a result, it appears the company requested a refund of the deposit, but Saweetie and her team have allegedly refused. The lawsuit claims the promoter lost out on $100,000 in merchandise and promotional expenses, plus $200,000 on the venue. Moon Dream Production had expected to make at least $400,000 across the scheduled shows, but with the no-shows, that didn’t happen. At this time, it’s unclear why Saweetie allegedly did not fulfill the contract. The company wants $3 million in punitive damages.

Social Media Reacts To Lawsuit 

In The Shade Room’s comment section, the roommates didn’t hold back on their thoughts about the lawsuit. Meanwhile, as said, Saweetie hasn’t shared any statements on the matter. As of Tuesday (May 19), her IG page currently doesn’t have any posts on it.

@2muchdotnette_ added, “The first joke on them was booking her.”

“I really don’t understand the Saweetie hate😂 do I just blast her music everyday? No, BUT I like her lil music. It got a lil bop to it 😂,” @naturally.joyyy commented.

“Gyattttt. Lemme raise my deposit amount 😭😭😂,” @crave_beats wrote.

“😂😂 Why she didn’t just do the show ?!! 👀👀😂😂😂😂🙃🫠was you busy sweetie!😂😂😂😂😂 😩🫠,” @choppacheesee said.

“Never bite that many hands that feed you 🤷🏽‍♀️ is what granny would say 😅,” @og_ceee commented.

“Hold up. They saying they flew her out but she ended up performing for other promoters. Sounds a little suspect. Maybe she didn’t understand the words that were coming out your mouth,” @thecoreyshow said.

“Saweetie hearing the saxophones :(“ @r0832t added.

“They don’t care about how cute you are in other countries 😂,” @official_1_of_1 commented.

“This girl been down bad since Quavo took that car back😂,” @boostedaura wrote.

“3 million is a stretch,” @fierytahiry argued.

“Lotta hating in these comments. I hope this is ameliorated and all is well for all involved,” @babygirlbova commented.

Saweetie Talks About Keeping Her Music Dream Alive 

Less than a month after her alleged no-shows in Japan, Saweetie clocked internet trolls who were urging her to give up music. An X account tweeted that her career was “like an iPhone with 1% battery.” The user added, “Everyone can see it’s about to die, but she’s still acting like it’s fully charged. She’s blaming her label for not putting a dollar behnd her, but let’s be real…even if they did, that dollar would’ve been better spent at Dollar Tree…” The user also called her recent music releases “flop singles.” In response, Saweetie said she’s not giving up easily on her dream, 1% and all.

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It’s the year 2026, and I just know we’re all asking ourselves the same question, desperate for an answer: “Where do I start watching Home Improvement?” It’s one of the greatest sitcoms to come out of the ‘90s, and if you take the advice from Google’s brilliant AI Overview, the answer you’ll get is “Season 1, Episode 1.” But here’s the thing about sitcoms, especially ones from the 1990s: they don’t always hit their stride right away, so a pilot episode runs the risk of being the worst version of a show you might actually love (looking at you, Seinfeld!).

Whenever I’m talking shop about such a pressing matter (read: talking about TV to nobody in particular), I keep circling back to one episode that’s quintessential viewing, and the most solid entry point to the series: Season 3, Episode 8, “Be True To Your Tool.”

Why “Be True To Your Tool” Is Elite 

For newcomers, “Be True to Your Tool” is a perfect Home Improvement episode because the core cast is firing on all cylinders, and we’re not bogged down by a ton of side characters. Every core character gets their moment to shine, there’s a clear antagonist and moral dilemma, and it takes place during that sweet spot where the Taylor boys are still boys.

Mark (Taran Noah Smith) hadn’t yet gotten caught stealing, Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is still seasons away from his cancer scare (that would air in a heartwrenching Season 5 episode that debuted right before The Diet Mug Rootbeer Dana Carvey Show), and Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) hasn’t gotten in trouble for smoking pot yet. They’re all old enough to have distinct personalities and crack wise, but not so old that they can’t still make the kind of incredibly stupid decisions that cements the series as a wholesome family sitcom packed with teachable moments.

We get Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen) at his most introspective this early in the run, and it’s perfectly offset by Brad, Randy, and Mark getting into the kind of mischief any parent could relate to. Jill (Patricia Richardson) and Wilson (Earl Hindman) are reliably the voices of reason, and Al “No Pithy Nickname in This Episode” Borland (Richard Karn) is the perfect little sycophant caught between his livelihood and his loyalty to Tim. In other words, it’s a perfect episode from a series known for dropping multiple bangers per season.

“I’ll Never Walk Away From A Tool In Need”

So, what’s “Be True to Your Tool” about? I’m so glad you asked.

After wrapping up an episode of Tool Time, Tim and Al are approached by Wes Davidson (Joel Polis), the new president of Binford Tools. Tim and Wes have an adversarial relationship because Tim used to be Binford’s top salesman, making him the perfect pitchman for a public access show that exists to sell Binford Tools. Salty about never being number one, Wes walks around like a bigshot because he’s now Tim’s boss, and he thinks he can throw his weight around and force everybody to bend to his will.

The new Binford tool about to come off the production line, the 6100 (why are they all called the 6100?) reciprocal saw, is an inferior product, and Tim and Al both know it. Tim refuses to promote the tool on his show, claiming it’s his responsibility to do right by his audience, and he’s met with the worst kind of ultimatum from Wes: promote the tool or resign from Tool Time.

This is the worst possible moral dilemma for Tim at this point in the show’s run. As accident-prone as he is throughout the series, he truly knows his stuff, and he’s right to be concerned about attaching his name and reputation to a tool made with inferior, plastic parts. His devotion to home improvement (title drop fully intended) is why he knows the difference between a spline shank and a two-flute, and Wes does not. Matters only get worse when Wes threatens Tim’s livelihood, implying he’ll be demoted back to a traveling salesman instead of spending time with his family, which he worked so hard to attain.

If Tim’s not careful the next time he goes on air, he and Al could both be out of a job, but the two agree they can’t in good conscience promote the tool on their show.

Boys Will Be Boys

Meanwhile, a frazzled Jill, juggling parental duties while trying to secure her Master’s Degree in Psychology, comes home to learn that Brad, Randy, and Mark cleaned out the cupboards and fridge, prompting an emergency grocery store run. Jill’s stretched to the max, and Tim is preoccupied with Tool Time, so she gives the boys money and a shopping list she wants followed by the letter. Naturally, they game the system so they can save money and spend the difference on junk food.

They purchase nothing but scratch-and-dent boxes and canned goods without labels. Leaning into the ongoing joke that Jill is a terrible cook, Tim and the boys joke that it doesn’t really matter if the cans contain succotash or dog food, which shows how locked in this family is. They can rip on each other at a high level without anybody taking it too personally, and it adds a healthy amount of levity to Tim’s predicament with Wes.

Everybody Is Fully Locked In

“Be True to Your Tool” offers every single thing you could possibly love about Home Improvement, serving up easy-to-digest moments that highlight every principal character’s quirks. When Tim and Al confront their boss at Binford headquarters, Tim gets in trouble for sitting at Wes’ desk and openly mocking him, while Al, a nervous wreck about the impending exchange, asks for chamomile tea to soothe his jangled nerves, only to gently cancel his request when Tim storms out. 

Tim asks his infinitely wise next-door neighbor, Wilson, how to handle the situation, and Wilson compares it to the life and times of Greek General Pyrrhus, who fought so hard for what he believed in that he lost everything. Famously botching Wilson’s advice, as Tim Taylor is known to do, he admits he doesn’t want to end up with a “Pyrex victory,” but somehow uses the wrong formula to arrive at the right answer when it’s game time and he has to make a decision.

Al, loyal to Tim but understandably worried about his own future, eventually comes to his senses and belts out the legendary line, “I’ll never walk away from a tool in need.” By the time the dust settles, Tim comes up with a solution that works for everybody; one that allows him to continue his tenure on Tool Time, stick it to his boss in the most publicly humiliating way possible, and hold Binford accountable for maintaining high standards because that’s what customers deserve.

It’s a perfect episode of Home Improvement, and everybody’s truly in their element. At this point in the series, the continuity is still relatively loose, and you can enjoy standalone episodes without worrying about some of the more nuanced storylines that show up later in the run. It’s Tim, Jill, their three boys, Al, and Wilson doing most of the heavy lifting, while Wes being a total corner-office chode who only cares about golf makes the stakes incredibly clear.

Tim is rallying against the enshittification of Binford tools, pushing back against cost-cutting and inferior products, and his unwillingness to budge, even if it threatens his family’s security, should feel especially relevant today, when everything costs more and works less.

At the end of the day, Home Improvement is just a silly little sitcom about an accident-prone TV host and his booksmart wife trying to raise their three boys. But if you’re looking for an episode with substance that doesn’t get too heavy like some of the later-season entries, “Be True to Your Tool” is essential viewing.

As of this writing, you can stream Home Improvement on Hulu, Disney+, and Netflix. 

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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Chelsea Clinton is paying tribute to late NBA star Jason Collins one day after his death. “Heartbroken by the passing of my beloved friend Jason Collins,” Clinton, 46, wrote via X on Wednesday, May 13, alongside a throwback photo with Collins. “He was a trailblazer whose courage changed lives, and a kind, thoughtful friend who […]

“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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