The headlines surrounding Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s split continue to evolve in unexpected ways. 

Just when it seemed the former couple had laid everything bare about the end of their marriage, one of the biggest pieces of the story suddenly disappeared. 

As Bunnie quietly removed the podcast episode in which she discussed their breakup, new details about the pair’s future plans, and a very public Fourth of July moment, revealed that the lines between moving on and moving forward together remain unexpectedly blurred.

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Not long after confirming the end of their decade-long marriage, Bunnie XO surprised fans by deleting the emotional episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast that chronicled the breakup.

The episode had offered an unusually candid glimpse into the state of her relationship with Jelly Roll. 

Rather than speaking bitterly about her estranged husband, Bunnie described the country star as her “best friend.”

She also revealed he had already started dating again and even disclosed that the pair still hoped to welcome a child together despite moving forward with their divorce.

According to one insider, the conflicting revelations showed the complicated reality of the relationship.

“It’s messy,” the source told the Daily Mail, adding, “Everything involving Bunnie is going to be messy right now but the kids are still happening.”

Jelly Roll And Bunnie XO Privately Revisited Their Breakup After Going Public

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Bunnie later explained that removing the podcast wasn’t about money but about protecting one of the most painful periods of her life from living online forever. 

In an episode of her podcast, she admitted she no longer wanted the episode to become a “permanent headline,” adding that had money been her motivation, she would have happily left it online to generate “another f-cking 100 grand.”

An insider, however, suggested there was another reason behind the decision.

According to the source, the episode had been recorded and released almost immediately after news of the divorce broke, before the pair had fully talked through everything behind closed doors.

“The podcast was honest and released hours after the public knew and maybe there wasn’t a lot of communication between the two of them,” the insider explained.

After eventually sitting down together, the insider claimed “things that were questioned were answered between them in private,” leaving parts of the conversation no longer representative of where they stood. 

With fans dissecting every detail, the source added that the former couple decided “it was best if it’s just not there for them to look through.”

Jelly Roll And Bunnie XO Reportedly Haven’t Walked Away From Parenthood

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Even as their marriage comes to an end, one shared dream reportedly remains unchanged. Sources say the duo are still committed to becoming parents through surrogacy after enduring an emotionally draining IVF journey together.

“As of right now, Jelly and Bunnie remain committed to expanding their family despite the long and emotional IVF journey they’ve been through,” another insider explained.

The source added, “After previously losing embryos, they’re hopeful the remaining embryos will lead to a successful pregnancy through their surrogate. They aren’t giving up even if their marriage is and will remain over.”

Before removing the podcast episode, Bunnie opened up about the couple’s difficult fertility experience, revealing they lost four embryos during nearly two years of IVF treatments. 

In the June 18 episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, she also disclosed that Jelly Roll underwent hormone treatments after learning he had a low sperm count, describing the emotional strain as one of the factors that gradually placed increasing pressure on their marriage.

Jelly Roll’s Estranged Wife Made Headlines Long Before The Podcast Vanished

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While the deleted episode generated plenty of conversation online, Bunnie also attracted attention away from the microphone.

During Fourth of July celebrations, a video first obtained by TMZ showed the media personality inside Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville bar sharing a passionate kiss with 24-year-old reality television personality Dylan Wolf.

The clip showed the pair passionately kissing beneath flashing blue lights before pausing to watch the fireworks together, with Wolf sitting close beside Bunnie as the celebration continued.

After the attention-grabbing sight, Bunnie and Wolf were later seen spending more time together with friends, fueling speculation that their chemistry extended beyond the holiday celebration.  

Bunnie Says Jelly Roll Fully Supported Her Fourth Of July Kiss

Just days after her Fourth of July kiss with Wolf dominated headlines, Bunnie revealed that the person least bothered by the viral moment was her estranged husband. 

Speaking on her podcast, the 46-year-old said Jelly Roll “gets it” and insisted the PDA was “not an issue at all” between them.   

Bunnie explained that Goodnight Nashville still felt like home because the venue included her own dedicated space, adding, “I feel very safe there, I also feel very protected there. That’s our home.” 

She also made it clear the kiss wasn’t the start of a new romance, saying, “I don’t want to date anyone. I am here for fun, baby,” before adding, “So what I got kissed under the f-cking fireworks? I hope I get kissed under f-cking 10 more fireworks shows.” 

Despite their divorce, Bunnie emphasized that she and Jelly Roll remained close, calling him “my best friend.”

Influencer Laura Viktoria Härtig has died at age 30 following a head-on bicycle crash with Olympian Peter Runggaldier while on her honeymoon in Italy.

Härtig was involved in a serious crash while traveling through the Dolomite mountain range in northern Italy on June 23 when her bicycle collided with a motorcycle being driven uphill by Runggaldier, 57, per local media outlets. The incident occurred just two days after Härtig shared photos from her Italian wedding to husband Tilman via her Instagram account, captioning a June 21 post, “Soulmate for life.”

Local reports allege that the head-on collision was so intense that it split Härtig’s bicycle in half and sent her flying into the road. She was reportedly resuscitated at the scene by medics and then rushed away for immediate medical treatment.

The Mirror reported that Härtig was airlifted to a hospital in Bolzano but her family later had her moved to Bavaria, where she died on Sunday, July 12.

At the time, local police said via Facebook: “Road accident. This morning the force attended a road accident at Passo Sella, kilometer 32+400. A motorcycle and a bicycle were involved. Traffic was stuck for about an hour. Intervened in support of the Canazei VVF, the White Cross of Canazei, Trentino emergency and the helicopter services.”

Per the outlet, Runggaldier suffered serious fractures and abdominal injuries in the crash.

Us Weekly has reached out to Runggaldier for comment.

An investigation into the crash by the Trento Prosecutor’s Office remains ongoing, per The Mirror.

On Tuesday, Runggaldier broke his silence via Instagram to ask the public to respect his privacy while he heals.

“Dear friends, in regard to the serious road accident in which I was involved, I ask you to respect my moment of pain and my need for confidentiality,” he wrote. “My thoughts go out to all the people involved and their families. I trust in your sensitivity and please understand that at this time I will not give any interviews or statements.”

Runggaldier is an accomplished alpine skier, having represented Italy at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, and again in Nagano, Japan, in 1998. He won the World Cup of Alpine Skiing twice, in 1995 in Whistler, Canada, and in 1996 in Hakuba, Japan.

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Meanwhile, Härtig gained a social media following under the name “AllTimeLaura,” describing herself as an “outdoor enthusiast” who was passionate about “ski, hiking, climbing, cycling [and] mountains.”

“I just love to be outside,” she wrote via her Instagram bio.

On June 21, she shared footage from her wedding in northern Italy, where she exchanged vows with husband Tilman during an outdoor ceremony in front of an alpine mountain range.

Before we get into anything else, there’s news. Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and music producer Yichao Liu, who performs under the name YI, is releasing a new single called “Change,” a collaboration with American recording artist Ameera Perkins, who has toured as a backing vocalist for Lady Gaga and Carrie Underwood. YI produced the track and sings alongside her. The song also brought together Grammy-winning engineer Francis Buckley, Grammy-winning record producer Mark Prentice, elite drummer Dhruv Mittal, and award-winning mixing engineer Matty Harris.

We sat down with YI recently to talk about the song, and along the way, the conversation turned into something bigger: where he thinks pop music is headed, and why he believes “Change” is his answer to that question.

Born in Qinhuangdao, China, YI started on classical guitar at age seven. Within a year, he was performing locally, and by 2011 he’d won the KAWAI music contest in his hometown. He kept at it through his teens, eventually taking second prize in the Fingerstyle Group category at the 2019 Qingdao International Guitar Festival.

His path then took him to Thailand, where he studied jazz and classical guitar in college and joined the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra as a choir member, performing under conductor Alfonso Scarano. He played jazz clubs around Bangkok, toured as guitarist for the bands Tea-quila and Haggai’s Boy, and in 2023 performed at the Thailand International Jazz Conference, one of Asia’s biggest jazz festivals.

That same year, he moved to Los Angeles to finish his degree at Musicians Institute, where he learned to arrange horns and strings and picked up serious production skills. His first real break as a producer came with “You Are Not the One,” recorded by American singer Leanna Baxter, which reached the semi-finals of the 2026 International Songwriting Competition.

More recently, YI stepped out from behind the boards to release music under his own name. His single “Set Me Free” hit number one on the Canadian iTunes pop chart and also charted in the UK. His follow-up, “In This Moment,” peaked at Canada’s iTunes pop chart number 3 as well. Besides his own release, his recent work also included “Heat Of The Moment” and “Feel Something” by American recording artist Ridge Dawson. Somewhere along the way, in between all of this, he started working on “Change”.

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The Problem with Pop Right Now

YI has a theory about pop music, and he didn’t hold back when we asked about it. He pointed to how each decade seems to get tagged with its own sound: Y2K for the 2000s, new wave revival for the 2010s, and now, in the 2020s, what he calls the nostalgia era, where 80s synth sounds have made their way back into everything from Sabrina Carpenter to Bruno Mars to Djo.

“It’s not necessarily bad,” he told us, “but if we’re supposed to be moving forward, going backwards this hard doesn’t really take the sound anywhere new. A lot of what’s out right now could just be an 80s song. So why not just listen to the actual 80s song?”

He brought up the backlash artists like Dua Lipa and Ava Max have faced over interpolation and sampling controversies, not to criticize them personally, but as a symptom. “It shows that people are struggling to find something that hasn’t already happened,” he said.

His answer isn’t to reject the past. It’s to take it apart and rebuild something from the pieces. “You’re not copying one genre and hoping it sounds fresh. You’re breaking everything that’s ever happened in music into small blocks and picking the good ones. That’s where it gets interesting.”

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Building ‘Change’

That idea is exactly what “Change” is built on. According to YI, the instrumentation leans into country textures, organs, piano, live drums, and a full string section, but then brings in saxophone with reverb and classic DX7 keys, the kind of tone you’d recognize from 80s radio. On the vocal side, he sings lead with a straightforward pop delivery, while Ameera’s vocals are double-stacked in a style that echoes early 2000s girl groups like Destiny’s Child.

“It’s not a tribute to any one era,” he explained. “It’s an experiment. That’s why it’s called ‘Change.’ Genres came from other genres. Jazz came out of classical music. R&B came out of jazz. Nobody called those copies, they were new things that people accepted. That’s what I’m trying to do here.”

He was just as deliberate about the lyrics. YI said he wanted to move away from what he sees as a trend of pop lyrics prioritizing catchy rhymes over actual meaning. “Change” is written for people trying to build a better life for themselves, encouraging them to hold onto hope and to find strength in numbers. “an individual power might seem weak,” he said. “but when we combine all the individual power together, we will be able to break through our dilemma and achieve our dreams, so never give up on what you believe, every hard-working person deserves a better life, and it will happen as long as you keep it up”.

What Ameera Says

Ameera Perkins, who worked with YI on production before this collaboration, said she’s glad to see him stepping into the spotlight as an artist in his own right.

“YI’s professionalism is at another level,” she told us. “He’s helped me with a lot of projects, and I was glad he was finally willing to get on stage himself. That’s part of why I invited him to sing with me. He did an amazing job, as always, with his songwriting and production.”

Grammy-winning producer Mark Prentice, who played bass on the track, echoed that sentiment about working with YI. “Yichao is a very deep musician,” he said. “It’s a genuine pleasure to work on his music.”

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What’s Next

YI isn’t slowing down. Alongside longtime collaborator Francis Buckley, he’s already working on a new release that brings in Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Leah Haywood and RIAA Gold-certified producer John Ho.

For now, though, “Change” is the focus, both as a song and as a statement. Whether or not it becomes the sound that defines the next decade of pop, YI seems less concerned with being first and more interested in being part of the conversation.

“I don’t need to be the one who starts the next trend,” he said. “I just want to help figure out where it’s going.”

Matt Damon is willing to take the risk for viewers’ entertainment, but only to a point!

The actor is sharing his experiences on the set of “The Odyssey” and how physically demanding it was for him, although he does not see himself going that far anymore.

Matt Damon is featured alongside several Hollywood talents, including Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway, in Christopher Nolan’s latest flick.

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The media personality noted that to achieve excellence for his character, he had to drop a whopping 167 pounds. According to Damon, the change did not happen in an unhealthy way, and if he had actually put on 167 pounds for a movie role, it would have had a different outcome. In his words:

“I think if I had done the opposite and put weight on, that would have been dangerous, and it’s not something I’ll do anymore. I was happy to do it earlier in my life.”

The actor added that he also had to cut out gluten, get really fit, and change his diet and lifestyle. Damon explained to PEOPLE in the exclusive interview that intentionality played a huge role in achieving his goals for the character Odysseus, who said off for 20 years to return to his wife. 

Luckily for the actor, everyone on the set of “The Odyssey” positively inspired him every day while they shot movies on various locations across Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Italy and Morocco.

The Actor’s Rating Of His New Movie On A Scale Of Ten

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Damon did not mince words in expressing how much the movie challenged him in ways he had never been before. The actor recalled those involved completely “maxing out and straining against what they thought was possible.”

He stressed that shooting the movie felt more like an expedition than a movie because everybody went through similar experiences and it felt like a family on that set. 

Despite the hectic conditions on set, the actor recalled an immense sense of pride at the end of long shooting periods and taking consolation in the beautiful result during the period of rest.

Damon got the verdict that crowned it all, and that was from his daughter who turned to him after watching “The Odyssey” on the TV screen, lauding him for a job well done.

Matt Damon Reflected On One Of His Biggest Hollywood Mistakes

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Three years ago, The Blast shared that the actor opened up about feeling intense regret during an interview about “Avatar.” In the sit-down discussion with “Avatar” star Zoe Saldana, Damon expressed regret over his decision to turn down a role in the 2009 installment of the franchise.

Damon then praised the actress for amassing a $2 billion box-office career, as he revealed that he had turned down a role in “Avatar” to gross $673 million at the box office for “Interstellar.” Saldana’s archive with the franchise includes the original “Avatar,” its sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” and Avengers films like “Infinity War” and “Endgame.”

The actor added that he would earn $250 million for the role of Jake Sully, which was eventually played by Sam Worthington. While Damon mourned his decision to reject the offer, Saldana assured him that his personality and experience could not be maligned.

The ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Actor Once Stepped Away From Hollywood

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Damon, during his interview with The Talks, revealed that he stepped back from the busy life of Hollywood after his father died in 2016. He moved back to Boston in September 2016, losing his dad in December the same year, leading him to take that year and 2017 off.

After doing five movies back to back “The Martian,” “Jason Bourne,” “The Great Wall,” “Suburbicon,” and “Downsizing,” he promised his family he would take the year off and ended up spending it with his father in the hospital. On his return two years later, Damon concluded that the movie business had indeed changed from what it had been 20 years earlier. 

With the phasing out of the DVD market, he stated that it has cut the business in half, leading to the extinction of those genres of movies. Despite stepping away from the scene for a bit, Damon asserted that filmmaking still has his heart because it appeals to the impulse to tell people stories.

The actor confirmed that art is the best way to tell each other stories, and it will always remain his preferred way to communicate with the world. He continued by saying that he can see directing in his future and may even diversify into writing more in the next decade.

How Matt Damon’s Wife Got Him Back On Track During A Depression Episode

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During a press round for “Oppenheimer,” the actor admitted that he had been in his feelings for a long time after a previous movie turned out differently from what he had pictured. Damon recalled slipping into depression halfway through production and kept battling with the guilt of inconveniencing his family.

Luckily for Damon, his wife saw a different perspective on how he was feeling, and urged him to give it absolutely everything he had, even when it seemed like a lost mission. Damon was reportedly referring to “The Great Wall,” which recouped only $50 million of its $150 million production budget in the United States.

As for his “Oppenheimer” feature, the movie grossed $976 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2023. It made $311.2 million domestically and $542.8 million at the international box office.

Nation’s Dumbest had an unexpected challenge when it came to covering up Jackass star Steve-O‘s penis tattoo.

“He had a lot of time in the makeup chair to cover that up,” host Jack Whitehall exclusively told Us Weekly. “And every time we were doing a physical challenge, he started sweating and so did all of the production team.”

Whitehall, 38, joked that “a fair few pixels were utilized to try and keep the show family friendly.” He also noted that it cost a lot to make sure Steve-O’s graphic tattoo remained covered during his time on the Fox show.

“And we didn’t have much,” he quipped. “We spent most of the CGI budget on making Ice-T’s face look like he wanted to be there.”

Despite the extra work, Whitehall praised Steve-O, 52.

“I think Steve-O impressed me. I probably made some knee-jerk assumptions about his levels of intelligence from the information that I had about him,” he added. “I’d seen him staple his testicles. I’d seen him bungee jump in a porta-potty.”

Whitehall continued: “I was aware that he had a tattoo of a penis on his forehead. So I’d say the bar was set pretty low. But he really exceeded expectations. He had some smarts [and] had some very triumphant moments.”

Nation’s Dumbest is described as “a proven format across multiple international territories, channels celebrities’ inner school spirit as they head back to summer school, facing a mix of brain-teasing tasks, fast-paced physical challenges, and long-buried classroom knowledge.”

According to the description, each week “the ‘smartest’ celebrity graduates, narrowing the field until a high-stakes final exam determines who will be left standing with the distinction no one wants — the title of The Nation’s Dumbest.”

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“I think I would be quite deep into [the show if I was a contestant]. I don’t have great general knowledge,” Whitehall told Us. “And I have some glaring blind spots — particularly in American pop culture and sport. I could come undone on a show like this.”

Whitehall playfully called himself “quite a delicate flower,” adding, “I don’t think I would have the resilience to put myself on the show. … I was not particularly academic [in school]. I was more into the arts and drama — more of a like theater kid. I wasn’t great academically but I think people just make assumptions about me because I have this voice and I sound quite intelligent.”

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The comedian used it to his advantage on Nation’s Dumbest.

“On the show, I’m able to look quite smug and above it all,” he shared. “But I think it’s just because I have the fancy British accent and then all of the answers written on a clipboard in front of me.”

Nation’s Dumbest debuts on Fox Wednesday, July 15, at 9 p.m. ET.

Caleb Shomo, the lead singer of the rock band Beartooth, is officially moving on from his wife, Fleur Shomo, after 14 years of marriage. The news of their separation comes weeks after Shomo, 33, came out as a “proudly gay man” after speculation about his sexual identity mounted. In a post, Shomo opened up about his decision to come forward with the truth, stating that it took him many years to feel comfortable with who he is. Fleur, meanwhile, admitted to being hurt by the news, but vowed to support him through this next phase of life.

Te amamos, Caleb Shomo! 🖤

O vocalista do Beartooth declarou que é gay em um novo post publicado no seu Instagram! pic.twitter.com/UJFydkIJb7

— downstage (@downstagebra) May 23, 2026

According to a new report from Page Six, Caleb and Fleur jointly filed for dissolution of their marriage in Los Angeles Superior Court earlier this week. The pair got married in April 2012 and were together for 14 years. They do not share any children.

Their divorce comes on the heels of Caleb’s admission that he is a “proudly gay man.” He opened up to his social media followers and fans after speculation about his personal life grew. “This is something I’ve been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now. It’s been difficult to navigate the feelings surrounding the subject and figure out what to do with this fact,” he said.

Caleb Shomo Said He Was ‘Embarrassed’ That He Didn’t Feel Comfortable Enough To Be Himself

Caleb, a Columbus, Ohio, native, has released several albums under the Beartooth moniker, “Disgusting,” “Aggressive,” “Disease,” “Below,” “The Surface,” and, most recently, “Pure Ecstasy.”

In his initial statement, Caleb implied that he wrote about his struggle with his sexuality throughout his music, noting that the albums explored his “religious upbringing, depression, self-hatred, and hopelessness.”

While he admitted he was grateful for the work he’s put out, he felt “embarrassed at times that I wouldn’t allow myself to really dig up the roots for so long.”

Caleb Shomo’s Wife Fleur Broke Her Silence On Her Husband’s Confession Shortly After He Came Out To The World

Caleb Shomo (Beartooth) is ICONIC in new photo.

📷 Rayhan AIFaridzi pic.twitter.com/j4unHRt803

— State of the Scene (@SOTSPodcast) March 19, 2026

After Caleb came out publicly, his wife, Fleur, broke her silence, revealing the news had crushed her. Despite feeling sadness over the end of her marriage, she said that she would always “love, protect, and support Caleb” for the rest of their days. “I have cared more about his well-being over the years than anything else in the world,” she said.

Fleur went on to say that she was saddened knowing her estranged husband spent years of his life confused and fearful about his identity. “You never want anything more for your person than for them to just be ok. You also ask yourself constantly if you’re a bad person for wondering wtf this means for your world & the anger you also feel,” she added.

As she works to care for herself during this challenging time, Fleur said that she was also trying to strike a balance between supporting Caleb and moving forward.

“To support him whilst losing everything has been incredibly hard to figure out. You can love and support your person through the hardest time in their life, whilst also be completely demolished & lose yourself at the same time,” she said.

How Was Caleb Feeling When He Came Out As Gay To His Estranged Wife?

After coming out as gay, Caleb appeared on Katie Maloney’s “Disrespectfully” podcast and recalled the moment he told his wife he had feelings for men.

“I was just bawling my f-cking eyes out, trying so hard to verbalize,” the rock singer said. “And I really struggle to verbalize things, and this is obviously such an intense thing, and I’m feeling so nervous and so scared in the situation that it was really, really difficult to verbalize, and I didn’t verbalize it very well.”

Caleb Was Scared To Come Out Because Of His Upbringing

Elsewhere in the conversation, Caleb said that one reason he kept this part of himself suppressed for so long was his conservative upbringing.

He recalled a story from the past, when he went shopping with his mother and picked out what she described as a “girls’ ring.” Although she purchased the piece of jewelry for him, it wasn’t until he was bullied by kids at school that he began to feel differently about wearing it.

“I just freaked out and didn’t know what was going on and threw it out the window,” he said. “It was like, ‘F-ck, don’t do that. Whatever that is, let’s keep that away.’”

Since then, Caleb said he knew he had “feminine” energy, but because of his surroundings, he felt he couldn’t really express it.

“So that feeling that I had, which I now understand was my sexuality, I just viewed and compartmentalized as just self-hatred. It’s this thing that’s evil in me, and okay, you fight this with all of your might. And that’s the right thing to do. You f-cking pray about it,” he said.

General Hospital spoilers for July 20-24, 2026 stun with Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) dropping a bombshell now that he is back to Port Charles. Plus, we’ve got Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) interrogating somebody in her desperate bid to get her head on straight.

Also, in the week of July 20th through the 24th, we’ve got more on Portia Robinson’s (Brook Kerr) baby mama drama, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) getting what he wants, and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) circling the drain. And as we always do on early edition day, we’ll talk about what is happening the rest of this week and then we will get into what is coming in the week ahead.

General Hospital: July 15th Through 17th – Trina’s Showcase and Portia’s Labor

With that in mind, on Wednesday, July 15th, we have got big, big news for Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) and Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza). And it looks like it is about the music showcase that Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) is setting up primarily for Trina, even though Gio is in the mix as her musician accompaniment. But nerves get the better of her and Trina tells Gio is a mistake and she can’t do this.

Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) expresses his gratitude. He’s talking to Valentin on Wednesday and I expect Curtis thanks him for stopping and helped him get Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) out of the car before it went up in flames, especially because Valentin was a fugitive at the time and risked his freedom to help them.

So, Curtis tells Valentin that he hates that he has to ask for his help again. And I’m wondering if Curtis is asking Valentin to do something related to his criminal trial, like saying he helped them, maybe saying he saw the other driver leave. At this point, I think there’s no low that Curtis won’t sink to.

GH Spoilers: Portia Goes into Labor

Also, Portia is in labor. She says this baby is coming right now. She was right by her purse, so hopefully she’ll pull out her cell phone and call Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) because he’s a doctor, but 911 would be a good option for Portia. I thought Jordan was absolutely horrible. By the way, nobody is to blame for any of this but Curtis and Jordan. And it looks like, just by the way, she’s eleven months pregnant right now. So, that baby needs to come out.

Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) and Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) figure out what to do next. They are at Wyndemere. They need to find that black box that Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) swiped, but Jack is worried that Valentin will try and beat them to the punch for fun. So, Jack will find it, but it may be too late.

Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) is so close to coming out of locked-in. We got hands moving. We got feet moving. Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) tells Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) they both know he gave her exactly what she wants. Not sure what they’re debating, but summer spoilers say that Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) is tired of Willow being in Michael’s life and goes rogue. I wonder if Justine is going to tip off the press about the car accident. Drew has more motion in his body, but Willow has a little bit of paralytic left. I’m low-key hoping that Drew’s first action when he can move his hands is just to choke Willow.

General Hospital Spoilers: Josslyn Comes Clean

Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) spills a secret and it may be to Anna who visits Josslyn up at General Hospital. She tells her she was hoping maybe she could get her across the finish line. So, I wonder if she will tell her the truth about Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) and Cullum. Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) is yelling at Britt to stop acting like the world owes her something and fix her life, which is great advice.

GH Spoilers: July 16th-17th – Cody’s Task and Valentin’s Intentions

Then on Thursday, July 16th, we have got Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) volunteering for a thankless task that comes up soon. And I wonder if he’s the one to tell James West (Gary James Fuller) that it wasn’t his dad, Nathan West (Ryan Paevey), in town. That was his uncle Cassius who is now dead, too. Cody’s going to step up for his nephew when James needs him.

Also this week, Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) drops in on Cody at the stables. And Molly may tell Cody that she’s going to cancel the book tour so she can prosecute the Sidwell case. Cody may worry about her safety though, the same way that Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) did. But this might be convenient for Cody because of the James situation.

Anna interrogates Britt and even though she’s not currently facing criminal charges, when Anna’s back as police commissioner, that could change. So, Britt is smart if she is honest with Anna. And I’m guessing she may want to know if Britt knew that she was held there and gaslighted by Cullum and Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota).

General Hospital Spoilers: Can Anna Fight Against Peter?

Also, I’m interested to see if Ghost Peter August (Wes Ramsey) has some harsh things to say about his half-sister Britt. Isaiah interrupts Portia and Curtis. And this may be while they are looking at their newborn, presuming that Portia is not in false labor with this week. That kid is over a month overdue. Even though they don’t have her bump that big. She got pregnant last August.

By the way, if you’re not keeping track, Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) is furious. She of course is on fire about Cassius being branded the villain in all this. So I wonder if Dr. Obrecht will step up and float Britt some money to keep her off the streets while still fighting this battle over her spare son.

Gio and Emma Scorpio Drake (Brayden Bruner) have a chat about their future. And then on Friday, July 17th, Nina pours her heart out to Jack I’m betting she gets an update about Drew from Willow. And Nina’s worried sick that Willow’s going to prison.

GH Spoilers: Joss Fills Trina In

Trina and Josslyn reconnect. Trina’s got a lot to process about Josslyn being shot and being a WSB agent. Valentin is clear about what he wants by the end of the week. He’s already made clear to Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) he plans to get back Wyndemere, the Cassadine home, and to continue being close to Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) whether Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) likes it or not. Valentin is also sure that he wants Carly. So, I can’t wait to see if he’s going to move her into the castle if he gets it back.

Lulu warns Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean Parsons) and this may be about Ava Jerome (Maura West) and Carly sets some boundaries with Sonny by the end of the week. He really hates Carly being with Valentin, but that’s not going to slow Carly up at all. I’m sure she’s going to tell Sonny to butt out and he’s going to task Brick (Stephen A. Smith) to help break up Carly and Valentin, and I’m sure Carly will not appreciate that one bit.

General Hospital: July 20th-24th – Jason’s Bombshells and Curtis’s Trial

The week of July 20th through the 24th, by the way, on Monday, July 20th, that’s the last day of July sweeps. And then we’ve got sweeps again in November. Word spreads that Jason is back and he has decided to live his life a different way after being tortured for months in a WSB black site. Sonny, Carly, and others are going to be stunned by the bombshells he is dropping. Jason also circles back around to Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) to reassure him and give some advice.

I think Jason is probably going to have some bad news for Britt, but that’s okay. I think we already met her new love interest. Drew’s recovery is coming up fast, especially now that Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) has noticed he’s starting to move. Drew’s on a mission to get revenge against Willow, but it might not work out the way he hopes if Nina and Jack find what they’re looking for.

GH Spoilers: Anna’s in Big Trouble with Peter

Ghost Peter tries to get Anna to do deadly things and shares negative opinions about the people that Anna interacts with. Valentin and Carly keep getting closer, but we’re also going to have Lulu being furious and Charlotte being furious at her mother. And we’re going to see Dante advising Lulu to rethink her approach with Charlotte, but Lulu usually doesn’t listen and may dig in her heels.

Valentin’s going to go to Laura Spencer (Genie Francis), looking for help mediating things with Lulu and smoothing things over. And Laura will agree, but she’s going to demand something from Valentin in return. Curtis and Portia are going to have a new baby in their hands and that brings Trina back around even though she’s been avoiding her parents, but her new sibling is definitely someone she wants to spend time with.

Also, we’ll find out the results of her and Gio’s music showcase. Because it looks like Trina gets an offer and Gio does too, which he was not expecting. Curtis is heading into criminal court soon and he’s desperate to avoid prison time and ready to play dirty. And after Jordan terrorized Portia into labor, I bet Isaiah is going to double down on both the civil and criminal cases.

Also, Diane Miller (Carolyn Hennessy) and Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) are looking to hire another lawyer for their firm now that they lost Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo). And Kelly Krueger debuts very soon as Serena Baldwin. She’s coming back to Port Charles to help her surrogate mom, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), fight battles at Deception.

Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) is going to be waging war with Lucy because she now has much more ownership shares thanks to Brook Lynn needing help framing Willow.

General Hospital Spoilers:

And a quick nod to the GH daytime Emmy nominees. They were nominated for outstanding drama. Nothing for lead actress, which is kind of shocking. Steve Burton for lead actor. Amanda Setton for supporting actress. GH was shut out in the supporting actor category. Brayden Bruner for emerging talent along with Giovanni Mazza. Jeff Kober and Eva La Rue for guest stars. Also, they were nominated for writing and directing teams, cinematography, lighting direction, hair and makeup, and also casting.

Madonna‘s fifteenth studio album, “Confessions II,” was born from grief.

The celebrated singer, dubbed the Queen of Pop, released the critically acclaimed album on July 3, 2026. It was a huge hit with fans, but the story behind the record was far from joyful.

Madonna has experienced multiple tragedies in recent years, including the deaths of loved ones and a shocking health scare.

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According to a source, the making of the singer’s fifteenth studio album required a lot of commitment and focus. “She was really locked in,” they claimed, noting that she “really hunkered down in the studio and wrote the album.”

The album was born from grief following the double deaths in the entertainer’s family. On September 24, 2024, Madonna’s stepmother, Joan Ciccone, died from “very aggressive cancer” at 81. Weeks later, her brother Christopher Ciccone also died from cancer on October 4, 2024.

Page Six reported that Madonna processed these losses by turning “mourning into music.” The source told the outlet that these tragedies plus her 2023 health scare made the Queen of Pop “much more reflective than usual.” In their words:

“She really understands what an incredible life and career she continues to have.”

The Singer Experienced A Life-Threatening Illness During Her Celebration Tour

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The source continued singing Madonna’s praise, noting she had a “vision” for her fifteenth studio album and “never wavered” until its completion. “She’s Madonna for a reason,” they said proudly. Her resilience and dedication to her craft were worthy of praise, as she didn’t let a terrifying ordeal end her career.

The Blast reported in September 2025 that the renowned songwriter had opened up about the 2023 health scare that halted her Celebration Tour. She explained that she had been rehearsing for the show when she came down with a bacterial infection that left her “unconscious for four days.”

She shared on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose Podcast” that the bacterial infection led to sepsis, the body’s extreme, life-threatening reaction to an infection. Although the media personality’s condition left her vulnerable and fearing for her life, she bounced back and made a full recovery.

The Queen Of Pop’s Fifteenth Studio Album Was A Huge Success

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Madonna’s brush with death alongside the deaths of her loved ones became the fuel she needed to achieve a spectacular comeback. Her fifteenth studio album gained massive attraction after its July 3 release, leaving the entertainer full of gratitude.

The Blast covered her reaction to her album’s success, reporting that she thanked everyone involved in a heartfelt Instagram post. She penned her surprise at hitting No. 1 around the world, claiming her goal has always been to “bring people joy” with her music.

The musician’s latest album is the sequel to 2005’s “Confessions on a Dance Floor.” It not only became critically acclaimed but also debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. The achievement made Madonna the only artist to have No. 1 albums in four different decades: 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.

The Golden Globe Award Honoree Has Lost Two Brothers

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While Madonna relishes the glory of her latest album, two significant figures in her life are not here to celebrate the moment with her. The Blast shared that the pop star has lost two brothers, Anthony and Christopher Ciccone. The youngest, Christopher, died on October 4, 2024.

The grieving sister honored his memory with a carousel of images detailing their time together, describing him as “the closest human being” in her life for the longest time. The siblings indeed shared a deep bond before their infamous falling out.

Madonna explained in her Instagram tribute that she and Christopher had reconnected after he got sick. Cancer has plagued the media personality’s family, with her older brother, Anthony, dying from a combination of health issues, including oropharyngeal cancer, a disease commonly caused by smoking.

Madonna Opens Up About Her Failed Biopic Project

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A month before releasing her fifteenth studio album, The Blast reported that fans would no longer be treated to a biopic about the renowned singer. She opened up about the failed project in a June interview, revealing that she had spent significant effort on the movie.

“I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting,” Madonna explained. Despite the time and effort spent to make the biopic a reality, it was ultimately scrubbed due to finances.

The “Like A Virgin” hitmaker explained that she had “a falling out” with Universal Studios over the movie’s budget because she wanted it to fit the kind of glamorous life she has lived. Madonna noted Netflix had contacted her for a possible series, but she couldn’t use the script she gave Universal unless she bought it from them.

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Quentin Tarantino has covered many genres throughout his filmmaking career, but he’s never tackled a horror film. That doesn’t mean he’s not a fan, however. In fact, the Kill Bill director claims the 1982 horror thriller The Sender is his favorite.

Tarantino shared that The Sender was his favorite horror film while joining Edgar Wright, the writer and director of Hot Fuzz, for a commentary special for the action comedy’s DVD release. During the special feature, the pair talked little about Hot Fuzz, instead discussing the most influential movies throughout their careers. They covered over 190 different features, most of which you’ve probably never heard of, including this forgotten sci-fi horror thriller.

Breaks The Boundaries Of Reality

The Sender is a 1982 British psychological horror thriller directed by Roger Christian and written by Thomas Baum. The film is a tantalizing exploration of trauma, telepathy, and the blurred lines between reality and hallucination. The script is brought to life by a talented cast of actors you’ve probably seen before, including Kathryn Harrold (Raw Deal), Željko Ivanek (Seven Psychopaths), Shirley Knight (As Good As It Gets), and Paul Freeman (Hot Fuzz). 

The Sender unfolds with the discovery of a young man (Ivanek), disoriented and amnesiac, attempting to drown himself on the shore of a lake. Labeled as “John Doe #83,” he is admitted to a mental hospital under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Gail Farmer (Kathryn Harrold). As John’s peculiar behaviors surface, including the projection of his dreams onto others, Dr. Farmer uncovers a web of suppressed memories and psychic abilities.

Amidst visions of a haunting maternal figure and the relentless pursuit of his own demise, John’s telepathic powers spiral out of control. Dr. Farmer’s attempts to understand and aid him are met with skepticism from her colleagues, culminating in a risky electroshock therapy session. However, as the truth of John’s past begins to surface, the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, leading audiences to a climactic showdown at the end of The Sender.

An Exploration Of Trauma

At its core, The Sender grapples with the theme of trauma and its lingering effects on the human psyche, as shown through John’s journey. Baum loosely based the screenplay on his own upbringing, inspired by his experience growing up with an agoraphobic and overly protective mother. 

The concept of telepathy, which appears as a main theme in The Sender, is probably not based on real-life experiences. Using telepathy, John projects his dreams onto other characters in the film, creating a metaphor for the interconnectedness of human consciousness and showcasing the blurred lines between the self and the other. 

Because the film covers such deep abstract concepts, director Roger Christain decided to bring a distinct visual style to The Sender, weaving together elements of surrealism and psychological tension to create the foreboding atmosphere of lingering dread. Tarantino is certainly not the only audience member who remained on the edge of their seat while watching the film flick between terrifying images of John’s hallucinations to the stark, clinical interiors of the mental hospital.

Now, The Sender is a forgotten thriller of days long past. But thanks to Quentin Tarantino, as well as horror auteur Wes Craven, more cinephiles are discovering this film. It’s hard to find this movie on streaming, but you can always rent or purchase on-demand through YouTube, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango.