Several Scandal cast members have expressed their interest in doing a potential reboot in the future.

The drama created by Shonda Rhimes aired for seven seasons and starred Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Bellamy Young and more. Scandal followed Washington, D.C. fixer Olivia Pope (Washington) as she helped politicians navigate multiple conflicts with her crisis management firm. Olivia had her own personal issues as she was entangled in an affair with the president, played by Goldwyn.

Following the show’s end in 2018, the cast has remained close and have reunited at several events. While Washington, Goldwyn and more alums have expressed their interest in teaming up again to bring Scandal back, the decision is ultimately up to Rhimes. The creator previously shared that Scandal was done for good following the season 7 finale. However, Rhimes has admitted that Olivia was one of her favorite characters she made and would be interested in bringing her back for a future show.

“I like that character so much, even when she was bad,” she said of Olivia in a May 2023 interview with IMDB. “I like that character so much, she’s very interesting.”

Keep scrolling to see what the cast has said about a possible Scandal reboot:

Kerry Washington

During a March 2026 interview with E! News, Kerry Washington shared she would be interested in reprising her role of Olivia Pope, but the decision isn’t up to her.

“I feel like that’s a Shonda Rhimes question,” Washington said before joking that the internet has dubbed Chase Infiniti and Tyriq Withers as her and Tony Goldwyn’s characters’ fictional kids. “But you know, I do have these imaginary children that I’ve been taking selfies with all over town.”

Later that month, Washington confirmed during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast there have been zero talks about a reboot.

“There aren’t,” she said of a potential reunion before discussing the internet’s fictional casting of her and Goldwyn’s children. “But this joke about Chase Infiniti and Tyriq being our children, this is like the joke that will not die. And I love it so much. They actually do [look like us]. She has my smile, and Tariq has his smile. It’s so absurd.”

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn was asked by Variety in September 2025 about if he would be interested in reuniting with his Scandal costars.

“We have reunions all the time,” he told the outlet, adding that creator Shonda Rimes had final say about whether it could happen. “It would be so fun. We’d have a blast.”

Scott Foley

Scott Foley, who played an additional love interest for Kerry Washington, exclusively told Us Weekly his thoughts on how to give fans a Scandal reboot.

“I think it would take Shonda Rhimes getting excited, having an idea of where all those characters, where they are in their lives,” he explained in December 2025, noting that his costars have been busy since the show wrapped. “Kerry’s everywhere right now. She’s got the new Knives Out sequel. I think it would take her slowing down a minute to give us some time to shoot some more Scandal.”

If they could make it happen, it would be an instant yes for Foley.

“If they say yes, I’m carrying their coattails,” he teased.

Guillermo Diaz

Guillermo Diaz, who portrayed former assassin Huck, shared that he and some of his other Scandal costars would be down for a potential film.

“I would love to do a Scandal movie. A couple of the other cast members have expressed the same,” he exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2025. “But that’s all up to Shonda Rhimes, if she wants to do it or not, but I could see us doing like a cool Scandal movie, absolutely.”

Tina Knowles’ gumbo pop-up, Mama Tina’s Gumbo, reopened at the Houston Rodeo after the health department temporarily shut it down. The Houston Health Department pulled the plug on the food stand for undisclosed reasons, but Tina mom has hopped right back into the saddle once things were up and running again.

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Tina Knowles Gets Back To Serving Gumbo After Health Check

Even with the brief pause, Tina Knowles is still serving her gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo through March 22.  Officials stepped in and temporarily shut down her booth following a complaint investigation, according to PEOPLE. But in a statement shared by KTRK-TV on Wednesday, March 18, officials confirmed the vendor passed the inspection.

“The vendor was cooperative with the department’s recommendations and passed a subsequent inspection. It was authorized to reopen on Tuesday, March 17, 2026,” the statement explained.

Despite the hiccup, Mama Tina’s Gumbo kept the lines full of smiling customers, fans, and familiar faces like Letoya Luckett and Bun B. Tina even shared videos of them pulling up on Instagram and giving her gumbo their stamp of approval. The 72-year-old businesswoman first announced her Houston Rodeo debut in late February. Attendees have been able to grab a cup for $25 with seafood, beef sausage, chicken, shrimp, and blue crab and a chicken-and-sausage only option for $23, per USA Today.

The Roommates Hold Tina Down After Brief Shutdown

Once news about Tina’s gumbo shutdown hit The Shade Room, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Folks stood ten toes behind Mama Tina, saying they though the shutdown was shady. Meanwhile, others shared that they tried a cup and it was delicious.

Instagram user @visha1of1 wrote, “If her name wasn’t on it, this wouldn’t even be happening! It be your own people.” 

Instagram user @hyperhit_zeno wrote, “Ya own ppl will tear ya down I swear. She gonna be alright. Let’s go Ms. Tina!!!” 

While Instagram user @kalibabbyywontbeherelong wrote, “Sound like some hating 💩 honestly.” 

Then Instagram user @forthelifeofjazzy wrote, “At this point, I feel like she’s being picked on.” 

Another Instagram user @sprite713 wrote, “They can’t find nothin to hate on with Beyoncé so they gonna hate on her momma.” 

Instagram user @_bkrystal wrote, “She just was doing something she wanted to do as a hobby. She wasn’t making a career out of it. It was like a lemonade stand to her. Y’all take everything so serious.” 

While another Instagram user @thelovelylynette_ wrote, “I had it today, it was good! Most People really just hatin because the negative reviews are goin viral.” 

Finally, Instagram user @el_lotto_dst wrote, “It’s open it’s going great gumbo is very good don’t listen to haters 🔥” 

Tina Shares Why Her Gumbo Hits As TikTok Drops Their Reviews

Before Tina’s stand shut down, folks wasted no time doing a taste test and sharing their reactions. When one TikTok user by the name of @trendsetjetset posted her review the comment section filled with mixed reviews.

@hey_vagneyI just interviewed Mama Tina!Yes, Beyoncé’s mother! What a way to kick off the rodeo in Houston! Y’all, the gumbo is good too!♬ original sound – heyvagney

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Sarah Michelle Gellar fought the undead for seven seasons on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But when Hulu drove a stake through Buffy: New Sunnydale — the long-awaited revival that paired Gellar with Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao — the actress couldn’t fight back.

Gellar broke the news to fans in March 2026, calling out executives she says never believed in the project. Keep scrolling for everything to know about the reboot’s cancellation:

A Phone Call Revealed ‘Buffy’ Reboot Was Not Moving Forward

In March 2026, Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich, who oversees Hulu Originals, called to inform the team behind Buffy: New Sunnydale that the project was not moving forward.

According to Deadline, the two studios behind the reboot — 20th Television and Searchlight Television — had been in constant contact with the project’s producers and creative team. A pickup for the pilot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Kiera Armstrong seemed imminent after its writers, Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, had done a rewrite.

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Gellar broke the news days later via her Instagram account, wanting fans to hear it directly from her.

“So I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all to hear it from me – unfortunately Hulu has decided not to move forward with Buffy: New Sunnydale,” she said. “I want to thank [director] Chloe Zhao because I never thought I would find myself back in Buffy’s stylish yet affordable boots and thanks to Chloe I was reminded how much I love her and how much she means not only to me but to all of you.”

She continued, “And this doesn’t change any of that. And I promise if the apocalypse actually comes you can still beep me.”

What Happened Next in the ‘Buffy’ Cancellation Saga

Sarah Michelle Gellar explained how she got the news during an interview with People published on March 16, 2026.

“I was just about to take the stage in front of all the fans,” Gellar recalled about the SXSW premiere of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. “Hulu had decided not to move forward with the Buffy revival. Let me tell you, nobody saw this coming.”

Gellar singled out an unnamed executive whom she blamed for standing in the way of the reboot from the start. (Deadline alleged she was referring to Craig Erwich.)

“We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn’t for him,” Gellar claimed during her People interview. “So that tells you the uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one, when your executive is literally proud to tell you that he didn’t watch it.”

Ryan Kiera Armstrong’s Response to ‘Buffy’ Reboot Cancellation

Ryan Kiera Armstrong also spoke out, posting an emotional Instagram Story on March 14, 2026.

“I’m sure many of you have already heard the news by now,” Armstrong said, getting emotional. “I wanted to come on here and say thank you for all of the support that you guys have given me and this show throughout the last couple months. It’s been really special.”

Filming the Pilot of the ‘Buffy’ Reboot

Sarah Michelle Gellar finished filming the reboot’s first episode in August 2025. Gellar exclusively told Us Weekly that month that it was “incredibly emotionally overwhelming” to be working on a new Buffy project.

“It’s just a place I didn’t know that I would find myself,” she admitted to Us. “While it was new, it was also incredibly familiar, and I feel very lucky.”

While the actress didn’t give away much about the upcoming show at the time, she revealed that the team “won’t change any of the DNA of the show,” including its campy vibes.

According to multiple sources cited by Deadline, Hulu’s main note was that the pilot played too young, with some indicating that the streamer also felt the show was too “small.” The original pilot was “not perfect”; some called it “not great,” the report alleged.

What Went Wrong for the ‘Buffy’ Reboot?

Deadline claimed there was no official news about why the show was canceled. One source close to the project compared the situation to completing a $3 million renovation only to find out that the house has foundation issues.

“Instead of fixing the foundation, you just walk away,” they told Deadline.

Disney Breaks Silence Over ‘Buffy’ Reboot Cancellation

“We have had a long and very successful relationship with Chloé [Zhao], Sarah [Michelle Gellar] and Gail [Berman] — their track records speak for themselves and they are incredible partners,” a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television said in a statement on March 18, 2026. “Our decision not to move forward with a series order is not a reflection of our respect and admiration for the creative team, including Lilla and Nora.”

Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston, who is currently battling cancer, is inspiring Andi Dorfman to look after her health.

“I got my first mammogram because of you,” Dorfman, 38, said in a Sunday, March 15, YouTube behind-the-scenes of their Bachelorette reunion, while Thurston, 35, put her hands over her mouth and replied, “Stop.”

Dorfman continued, “I did. I texted you, I told you that. I did.”

Former Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos then noted that she posted about her mammogram on social media.

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“I said, ‘I have a friend that’s going through this right now.’ And the stuff that you do on social media, I know it’s hard to share all of this stuff because [you’re] probably rethinking it every time,” Vassos said. “But you sharing it makes a difference.”

Thurston became emotional as she reflected on using her platform to encourage women to look after their bodies and health. She noted that the “medicine is working” and the “tumor is shrinking.”

“I have this platform as you all know to share with other women, to do your part, get your boobs checked,” Thurston said. “I’m just very fortunate that my medication is working and that I can be here and see all you guys in real life.”

After Thurston was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2025, she has continued to be candid about her battle.

“I had a small lump in my breast around the 10 o’clock [sic] spot,” she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. “I discovered it myself. Thought maybe it was my period [or] maybe it was muscle soreness from working out. But, eventually, this lump never went away.”

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The next month, Thurston left L.A. to live in New York City before starting fertility treatments that would let her freeze her embryos. Days after Us Weekly exclusively revealed in March 2025 that Thurston and Jeff Arcuri tied the knot, she shared that her breast cancer had spread to her liver and put her at stage IV.

One year after her diagnosis, Thurston shared she had “stable” MRI and PET scan results.

“While that is a good thing, it is the first time in a year that my tumor isn’t shrinking, that it just is stagnant,” Thurston shared. “Which had me kind of spiraling a little bit.”

Thurston explained that the tumor remained stagnant because of pauses in her medication. “When you first start treatment, your body is in like shock,” she continued. “Suddenly I’m in menopause, suddenly I’m on really strong medication. So, it is common for the tumor to shrink significantly up front and then to kind of slow down that momentum as treatment continues. So overall in the last year my tumor has shrunk by 50 percent. That’s great news. The PET scan showed no new spread.”

Thurston also shared that she planned to have a double mastectomy.

“My latest update actually is that this Friday I’m going to be meeting with my surgeon to pursue a double mastectomy,” she explained. “My surgeon had approved it for my situation and so I’m going to see her in person this Friday and kind of go over things in detail to figure out what that looks like. ’Cause that’s a very big next step in my cancer treatment journey.”

Just like Raven-Symoné, Demi Lovato also has her own “Mount Rushmore” of iconic Disney Channel stars.

“It would definitely be Raven, Hilary [Duff], and I honestly agreed with her answer,” Lovato, 33, said on the Wednesday, March 18, episode of the “Chicks in the Office” podcast. “Hers definitely resonated.”

Symoné, 40, appeared on a recent episode of the “Stepping Into the Shade Room” podcast, where she was asked to pick the most influential Mouse House vets. The That’s So Raven star picked herself, Duff, 38, Shia LaBeouf and Lee Thompson Young.

“I would put in The Famous Jett Jackson,” Symoné said of Young, who died in August 2013 at age 29. “He is no longer with us, but he was the first Black show on Disney. Lee Thompson Young played … Jett Jackson, and I believe he should be on Disney Rushmore. He definitely deserves a spot.”

As for Lovato, she thought the Rushmore-type lineup should also “go back to the Mickey Mouse Club too.”

“[There were] people that were on Disney Channel prior to everyone I just named, you know, there was Britney [Spears] and Christina [Aguilera],” the Camp Rock actress acknowledged of the All-New Mickey Mouse Club variety show that also starred the likes of Justin Timberlake and Keri Russell. “Does that come first? Does that count? But, maybe not.”

Lovato wasn’t sure whether the Mickey Mouse Club cast would be applicable since they “didn’t transform Disney Channel into what it is.”

“I think Raven really did, Hilary really did that and I’m blanking on [who else she included],” the pop star said before the hosts pointed out that Even Stevens star LaBeouf, 39, was also included on Symoné’s lineup.

She replied, “I’m OK on that one, yeah, we can pass.”

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Years after LaBeouf led Even Stevens, he had a string of legal troubles and was recently arrested in New Orleans last month after an alleged fight that he blamed on a “small man complex.”

Lovato, who starred on the network’s Sonny With a Chance and Camp Rock franchise, further acknowledged that she, Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus didn’t belong on the same Rushmore lineup.

“They came before us, you know what I mean?” she said. “They paved the way, and I think there could be a second Mount Rushmore for Disney Channel, which would probably be Jonas Brothers, Miley, Selena and hopefully me. Then, I think there’s another one that comes after, which is all the Disney stars that have [followed like Zendaya and Sabrina Carpenter].”

Lovato, however, played coy when asked by the Barstool podcasters which Jonas Brothers singer would get the top spot on the secondary Rushmore. When it was floated that Joe, 36, would get top billing over brothers Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas, Lovato laughed.

Lovato, who is now married to Jordan Lutes, actually dated Joe on-and-off during their overlapping Disney years. They last reunited on the set of the upcoming Camp Rock 3, which Joe and his brothers appear in while Lovato produced the film.

A married high school teacher has been arrested in Washington for allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students.

Madeline Scoon, who also answers to Madeline Gregory, is being held on $50,000 bond following her arrest on Monday, March 16.

Scoon, 29, was a teacher at Sprague High School, where she allegedly met the 16-year-old victim.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office confirms she’s been charged with suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor and communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Raymond Leaver, superintendent and principal at Sprague School District, has yet to comment on Scoon’s employment status.

The investigation into her alleged conduct remains ongoing.

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Scoon and the teen spoke to cops on Monday. She said she had sexually assaulted him and performed oral sex on the child.

The alleged afterschool sexual assaults happened in a large closet in her classroom, police said in a statement.

Investigators allegedly recovered video of the two entering her classroom well after school hours. The two remained inside her classroom for 45 minutes.

Scoon also allegedly said they kissed and fondled each other’s private parts in a closet within the school’s gym as well as in the bushes outside of the high school tennis court after tennis practice.

The teen reportedly told investigators the sexual abuse started having an adverse impact on his mental health.

He allegedly told cops he tried ending things with Scoon, but his teacher would get upset and threaten to kill herself.

The investigation into Scoon began on February 15, after the boy’s mother allegedly went to cops with texts she’d found, exchanged between her son and the teacher.

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The mother said that it seemed as if the abuse may have started in the fall.

Her curiosity apparently got the better of her after her son started attending the church where Scoon is the youth group leader, and so she checked his phone.

In some of the texts, Scoon allegedly complained about her marriage problems and discussed with the child how she wanted a divorce. The two even allegedly exchanged “I love yous,” police said.

Scoon also apparently asked the teenage boy not to date any of his classmates, as she’d be unable to take it, police said.

Scoon does not yet have an attorney of record, and she has not been asked for pleas. It was unclear how long she has been married to her husband.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Meghan Markle just broke the internet (again) with a dreamy Instagram photo that had fashion lovers scrambling to identify every single piece she was wearing. The Duchess of Sussex looked like she’d floated straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie in a billowy white dress paired with Stuart Weitzman sandals. Effortless. Elegant. And, predictably, expensive.

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General Hospital spoilers for March 23-27, 2026 expose Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) making demands and Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) getting a dire warning.

As we always do on early edition day, we start with what is coming the rest of this week, then we get right into what is ahead for next week.

General Hospital Spoilers Wednesday, March 18th: Jason Has Difficult Talk with Danny

So, on Wednesday, March 18th, we have Lucas Jones (Van Hansis ) really frightened. Obviously, part of it is about Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) knowing the mission to get Britt Westbourne‘s (Kelly Thiebaud) meds and also for Britt herself.

And he is face to face with his ex-husband Brad Cooper (Parry Shen) on Wednesday who’s telling Lucas, “Do whatever you have to do so that you can get Britt’s medications. Take it as far as you must because we got to save Britt.” Meanwhile, Marco tells somebody that he hopes they have not forgotten about his request.

And I’m guessing that he’s talking to Cullum and it’s about the Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) revenge plot. Elsewhere, Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) is in the hot seat on Wednesday. So, she’s out on this date with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst).

And he’s  telling Elizabeth he needs to know if she sees a future for them together. And judging by the look on her face and the way she’s been talking recently, I kind of don’t see it happening. Although, I do really like them together.

GH Spoilers: Jason Breaks Shocking News to Danny

Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), meanwhile, has a difficult tough conversation with his son Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn). And Jason is asking Danny what he would think about living with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn). Now, what I do wonder is if at that point Jason knows that Scout Cain (Cosette Abinante) is not going to be living there, because that might have been part of the allure having him with his sister. So, I don’t think Danny’s going to take the news of Jason leaving very well. The kid definitely looks upset.

Meanwhile, Britt tells Brad that it’s time for her to get the heck out of dodge and is going to tell him that she and Jason have to take off. Also, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) gets some romantic time with Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn is telling her hubby that she thinks they should take baby Jane Doe. I think we all saw that coming from a mile away, right?

Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) head out on their first official date now that Dante and Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) know and are kind of handling it. Nathan and Lulu can actually start dating publicly and see where this goes. So, Nathan shows up to Lulu’s house to pick her up for the date. The question is, is it going to be axe throwing, the Brown Dog? Maybe the Metro Court.

General Hospital Spoilers Thursday, March 19th: Cullum Catches Marco at the Safe

Thursday, March 19th, we’ve got Alexis bickering with Tracy. And this may be about who’s going to be Danny’s guardian while Jason’s gone. So, it looks like Jason wants Alexis, but that may bother Tracy, who may advocate for Danny to stay at the Quartermaine house where he’s been living, where he is safe.

And Marco does something risky. He is snooping around Wyndemere trying to get back into the safe without anybody seeing him so he can get a dose of Britt’s medication. And Cullum is there and he’s got the vials of Britt’s meds in his hand and asks if this is what Marco is looking for. That’s a big uh-oh moment.

GH Spoilers: Lucas Warned & Jason on Lethal Mission

Plus, Lucas gets a warning from Ava Jerome (Maura West). Now, he tried to warn her about Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and she said, you know, I can handle him. So, I don’t know if that seems a less likely warning, but it may be more about Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) because, you know, she and Ava haven’t seen eye to eye on a lot of stuff where Lucas is concerned on General Hospital.

Plus, Jason takes action. So, he’s got a couple things coming this week. Stuff going on with Danny. And then he’s going to be up on the roof taking aim with a sniper rifle ready to take a shot to kill Cullum who happens to be in Jack Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) WSB office.

Now, you would think that the WSB would have really good bulletproof glass, right? I guess we’ll find out. Plus, Nathan and Lulu are interrupted on their date by somebody. I think a lot of people are going to be shocked to see them together. We’ll see.

Friday, March 20th: Something Leaves Britt Shaken on General Hospital

Friday, March 20th, we’ve got Alexis looking for answers. And it may be about Scout. You know, she really doesn’t want her to go over to Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) and Drew Cain Quartermaine‘s (Cameron Mathison). Or it could be about why Jason is leaving Danny.

And something leaves Britt quite shaken. And we know that things are going to go sideways when Jason and Britt are trying to head up to Canada. Dante gets a warning from Nathan and I’m assuming it’s about PCPD stuff unless it’s about him and Lulu being seen out on their date. You know, maybe he thinks that he’s going to hear about it from somebody.

Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) is on the defensive by the end of the week and it may involve his promise to Jason to look out for Danny. And you know, Tracy may have an issue with it as well. Or this might be more accusations about him fooling around with DA Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) down at the gatehouse because Olivia Quartermaine (Lisa LoCicero) came in and was being all stuffed shirt about it.

Week of March 23rd-27th on GH: Jason and Britt’s Plans Go Sideways

March 23rd through the 27th, we’ve got Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) getting played by her new intern, Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke), who wants to give Nina some fake info on Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) to report back to Jack to get her off of her dad’s case to get both of them off the case.

Jason and Britt’s plans do not go as expected. No doubt Cullum is the reason. Britt is absolutely going to be distraught next week. And what we know is that Jason is gone soon. So, Steve Burton went out on hiatus weeks ago. Jason’s gone by the end of the month, and our source says he’s taken by some bad people on Cullum’s orders.

General Hospital Spoilers Next Week March 23-27:

Things get even more intense between Lulu and Nathan. Plus, Sonny and Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) are working on resisting their attraction to each other. And speaking of inappropriate attractions, Carly remains tempted by Valentin.

James Patrick Stuart did an interview recently and was talking about the fixation his character seems to have on Carly and said that, you know, he finds her fascinating.

And then James Patrick Stuart said that he does not think Valentin can ever properly love anybody, even though he did fall hard for Nina and of course for Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) for a long time.

But he thinks that Valentin’s just too messed up, just too broken to really love somebody. I mean, you know, Carly’s got a messed up childhood, too. Maybe they could talk about that while they’re laying in bed. Pillow talk.

Michael is watching out for Danny like he promised Jason, but there’s something that’s going to happen with the kid that’s going to throw everything off. It looks like it might be some trouble up at the school.

General Hospital Next Week Spoilers: Drew Terrified & Blinking for Help

Drew is increasingly desperate. You know, he’s going to be blinking and blinking, hoping against hope. Sidwell threatened him. Willow has threatened him. I don’t think Drew is going to stop, though. Plus, Tracy is ready to make life hard on Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) over the whole helicopter incident.

And that, of course, is going to cause tension with Sidwell because Laura did what she promised, but she has no control over Tracy. And I’m wondering if Sidwell is going to threaten Deception if Tracy does not back down because he wants his helicopter path.

Ryan Paevey Taking Time Off GH

Also, we got some brand new info. It’s kind of interesting. So, Ryan Paevey, who plays Nathan, said he is taking some time off and it looks like next week he is exiting to film a new movie. So that translates to several weeks from now, maybe a month from now, that Nathan may be offscreen for a week or so. The actor did not confirm how long he’d be gone. And for what it’s worth, it does not seem to be a Hallmark movie that he is making, but my money is on a Christmas film. We’ll see.

The strange and unpredictable world of streaming never stays quiet for too long. In a major turn of events, Amazon recently announced that its Prime Video streaming service is launching a new subscriber tier titled “Prime Video Ultra,” which will provide movies and TV shows in high-quality 4K resolution, four times the resolution of standard HD, with an additional boost from Dolby Atmos sound.

Ad-Free Streaming on Prime Video Is Experiencing a Price Increase

This new tier, which also includes increased availability for offline viewing and concurrent streams (100 downloads compared to 25 and five concurrent users compared to three), will replace the current “Prime Video Ad Free” model. Here’s the catch: this tier will cost ad-free users an additional $4.99 per month. Starting on April 10, watching Prime Video without ads will cost users $19.99 a month. That’s right, another hike in fees for anyone who wants to enjoy their favorite movies or shows without being pestered by two-minute ad breaks.

The cost for the new Prime Video Ultra tier comes in at $19.99 per month, a significant hike from the original $14.99 cost for ad-free users. For those on an annual plan, the charge will increase by $45.99. The notable benefits of Prime Video Ultra are Ultra HD and 4K quality picture and sound by Dolby Atmos, something not included in the original ad-free tier. Outside of 4K, Dolby, more concurrent streams, and available offline downloads, the streaming experience stays the same.

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Hikes in subscription fees are as synonymous with streaming as password sharing, algorithms, and the curtailment of theatrical exhibition. Every major streamer, including Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and now Prime Video, has been consistently increasing fees as quietly as possible. With Netflix doubling down on live events and podcasts, the streamer has increased the cost of subscriptions to $24.99 per month for a premium ad-free experience. HBO Max also enforced a $2 increase on ad-free programming, costing users another $22.99 monthly rate. While the cost of Disney+’s premium tier remains the same, the streamer raised the cost of ad-supported services by $2 in 2025.

Price Hikes and Advertising Have a Long-Term Impact on Streaming

In the media and showbiz industry today, the worst news for consumers revolves around corporate consolidation and other mergers, headlined by Paramount’s recent successful bid for Warner Bros. Even without official business acquisitions, these companies are homogenizing by their shared goal of boosting the price of subscription fees. The option of various bundles, notably the Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max combo, streaming has been gradually reverting to the old cable model of home entertainment that it once tried to revolutionize. Eventually, with all the major platforms following the same business model and approach to licensing pre-existing material and creating original content, we’ll all end up paying for all streamers under one roof.

Repeated price hikes by all streamers are trying to bait customers into paying for ad-supported tiers for a price that was formerly ad-free. By having a never-ending pipeline for advertisements embedded into episodes of Reacher or The Boys, profits will continue to roll in. Streaming was supposed to be cutting-edge and an exciting alternative to the decaying cable model, but the influx of advertising has eliminated its viability as a product in our culture, as the general audience’s attitude towards streaming seems to be at an all-time low. Each passing year, advocates for physical media are more justified in their steadfast determination to retain old-school media preservation.

“Delivering ad-free streaming with premium features requires significant investment, and this structure aligns with other major streaming services while ensuring customers have the flexibility to choose how they want to watch,” Amazon said in announcing the new premium tier offering 4K resolution on the platform. Once again, this mirrors the strategy of their competitors, as Netflix and HBO Max’s price hike comes with a bonus of 4K quality at this price level. At the very least, the commitment to high-quality video presentation is an encouraging sign that streamers are mildly interested in preserving the artistic nature of a movie or TV show.

As Amazon continues producing original movies, such as Red One, The Accountant 2, Mercy, and the upcoming Project Hail Mary, as well as investing in live sports, notably their recent partnership with the NBA, these price jumps have become an inevitability. The streaming bubble continues to inflate in size, but at some point, this bubble is destined to pop.