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Babylon 5 Turned The Most Controversial Topic In Human History Into An Emmy Winning Story
By Jonathan Klotz
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In the history of the world, nothing has united people or divided people, like religion. It can bring peace and meaning to one person’s life while destroying another’s. To say that discussing religion in public is controversial, is if anything, an understatement. Babylon 5 ran headlong into the topic early on, using “Parliament of Dreams,” the fifth episode of Season 1, to show the good, the bad, and the importance of religion, culminating in a final shot that serves as creator’s J. Michael Straczynski’s mission statement for the entire series.
Everything that Makes Babylon 5 Great: Religion, Murder, And Love

Babylon 5 is the center of trade, commerce, and diplomacy for hundreds of species, which means when the Earth Alliance dedicates a week to celebrating religions, there’s hundreds of different celebrations on board. Each civilization showcases their dominant religion, resulting in the Minbari’s religious caste hosting prayer sessions, the Centauri throwing a party, and other, less-represented species get quick moments showing what’s important.

The main plot of the episode has nothing to do with the religious celebration. Narn Ambassador G’Kar is trying to survive an assassination attempt he knows is coming from a political rival out for revenge from beyond the grave. Paranoid, G’Kar assumes it’s his new aide, Na’Toth, overlooking that it’s in fact, the courier his rival sent with the death message. We get an early glimpse into the character G’Kar would become when he and Na’Toth stop the assassin, and let’s them get away. After all, the punishment for failure from the assassin guild is death, so why bother getting his hands dirty?
As usual, there’s another side plot focusing on giving fans a deeper understanding of one of the characters, in this case, Commander Sinclair (Michael O’Hare) dealing with the reappearance of his on-again, off-again lover and one-time flight student, Catherine Sakai. Now working as a planetary surveyor, Catherine ended up becoming rich thanks to her latest discovery, choosing to celebrate alongside Sinclair. Decidedly “on-again” for now, Catherine promises she’ll come back, and unlike Londo’s love, rest assured, she comes back.
An Emmy Winning Episode

Babylon 5 pivots back to the religious festival for the closing moments of “Parliament of Dreams” in a major way. Finally, Sinclair is going to show the alien diplomats Earth’s dominant religious culture. He leads them to a long, long line of humans, each representing a different religion found on Earth, starting with an atheist. It’s a brilliant moment that plays out right into the credits to showcase how many religions are to be found on Earth and that Sinclair intends on respecting every single one of them.

“Parliament of Dreams” was honored at the 1994 Emmys for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Makeup for a Series thanks to all of the alien prosthetics used throughout the episode. The regular alien cast, including Ga’Kar, Londo, Koth, and Deleen, established the look for their respective species but the talented team behind the scenes used this episode to start working out their stock alien background designs. Babylon 5 felt like a real space station populated with hundreds of different species thanks to the team’s dedication in creating unique, memorable looks, even if you only see them in the background of a few shots.
By the end of the series, there’s no doubt that Babylon 5 was ultimately a show about religion. The ultimate fates of multiple characters, including Sinclair and Neroon, is tied directly into their religious journey. “Parliament of Fates” is an early, beautiful indication to the importance of religion, and why humanity is unique in the universe.
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Young and Restless Early Spoilers June 8-12: Victor Furious at Nick & Major Crossover!
Young and the Restless spoilers for June 8-12, 2026 see Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) furious with his son, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), because he’s again going behind his dad’s back, cutting deals, and the latest one could actually put Victor at risk of criminal charges.
Plus, we’ve got more on Matt Clark‘s (Roger Howarth) fate, Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) facing consequences, and of course, Nick still stuck spiraling in addiction. We’ve got your exciting new spoilers for the week of June 8th, and as we always do on early edition day, we start with what’s happening the rest of this week and then we get into what is ahead next week.
Young and the Restless Spoilers Wednesday, June 3rd: Claire Supports Holden
All right, let’s do this. So, on Wednesday, June 3rd, we are going to have Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) catching up with Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle), talking about her trip to New York City and Victoria is asking about Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) and Claire and she says that everything’s going well for them. She went sightseeing with Holden, but also and more importantly, the transplant for Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore) went successfully.
Claire tells her that Holden is still keeping a secret about Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver), but Claire has decided not to make a big deal out of it. She doesn’t want to be vindictive and obsessive like her aunt Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk). Holden shows up and Victoria takes off and Claire’s hugging Holden who seems to need it.
He says Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) took a swipe at him and Claire says that she understands struggling with bad first impressions with family because the same thing happened to her when she came to Genoa City. But then again, you know, Claire tried to kill her whole family. At least Holden hasn’t done that.
Y&R Spoilers: Lily Claps Back at Devon
Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) is with Devon when Holden updates her that Malcolm is doing better. Lily steps away for a call and Devon’s rude to Holden, saying that their family’s not a meal ticket just because he’s Lily’s brother. Holden promises to prove himself and he tells Devon he appreciates him being direct, but Holden also reminds him that the Malcolm and Lily stuff was sprung on him.
It wasn’t anything Holden did or created. He exits and Lily is annoyed with Devon for hassling her brother and he tells Lily that Holden’s not worth it. And Lily says, “Stop lashing out.” Devon calls her decision-making into question and Lily claps back that she forgave Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) and wants Holden in her life and says Devon’s just mad at the world and Lily is very worried about him.
Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) tells Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) that the new Shadow Room gives her bad vibes. The reminder of Matt is problematic and Noah apologizes for triggering her and Sienna says they need to focus on Matt and then Noah talks about thinking Matt might be faking but Sienna doesn’t think so.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Phyllis Horrified by Nick
Nick threatens Phyllis with the cops and says, “return Newman or else.” She thinks it’s the drugs talking and says watching Nick die changed her and she doesn’t understand why it didn’t change Nick. Now, he appreciates Phyllis saving him, but Nick insists he is trying to protect her. However, he’s playing hard ball. Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) shows up and asks about Nick being in the hospital.
And then he gets mad that Phyllis told Michael, but she clarifies she told her best friend Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) that he died on the floor in her office, which makes sense. Nick says to give Newman back by the end of the day or else. And Phyllis tells Michael that Nick’s planning to lie to the cops to get her in trouble. And Nick tells Michael if she gives Newman back, he’ll get the charges dropped.
But Michael doubts that Nick can influence Victor or Christine Williams Romalotti (Lauralee Bell). But Nick promises that he will tell Christine the evidence was faked. And Michael says that could land Victor in trouble. Nick vows to take care of it and then he walks out and Phyllis talks about helping save Nick’s life and now he’s betraying her, but Phyllis admits she may have to give Newman back.
Young and Restless Spoilers: Stephanie’s Sticking Around GC
Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) runs into Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) who tells him Malcolm’s doing great and she is hoping that Holden and Malcolm are going to get the chance to know each other and Stephanie says she’s deciding about staying in Genoa City for good or not.
She tells Nate that the Genoa City Hospital asked her to be chief of medicine. And Nate says he’s the one who suggested Stephanie. They had offered the job to him, but he doesn’t want to go back into medicine. Stephanie is interested in the job and thinks that staying in Genoa City to make things right with Holden is the best approach.
Nick tells Victor he hasn’t gone to the rehab place yet. And Victor tells him that Matt shows remorse and Nick wonders if it’s genuine. Victor says time will tell. Nick says he told Christine if she drops the charges on Phyllis they will hand over Matt. Victor is shocked and does not approve. Nick says it’s the best way. They need to focus on Newman and not revenge. And he reminds Victor that Phyllis saved his life and Nick says he does not want her in prison.
Victor wants Newman back and Nick says he told Phyllis to hand it over or he will implicate her to the cops. And then he shocks Victor yet again. Nick says he is going to give Christine proof the emails are fake to make sure the charges are dropped on Phyllis. And Victor’s upset about Nick going behind his back again. And Victor doesn’t want him telling Christine the evidence is fake. Of course, because that could get Victor and Victoria both in trouble.
Thursday, June 4th on Y&R: Victor Newman’s Victorious
Then on Thursday, June 4th, Victor declares himself the winner. So it looks like Phyllis caved and she gave Newman back to Victor. That’s why Phyllis is pleading with Michael to help exonerate her and get the charges dropped. We’ve also got new scenes with Christine this week. So, Victor or Nick might tell her to drop the charges. You know, we’ll see. I know that Christine might not listen because she would love to see Phyllis behind bars. So, we also may see Christine meeting with Michael and Phyllis.
Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) health issues have Victoria worried. Nikki tells Vicki that her headaches aren’t new and her neurologist will probably say the migraines are just an MS symptom and she’s on meds for that. Victoria is worried it’s something different and more serious. And yep, it is. Nikki has a major health crisis coming.

Friday, June 5th on Bold and the Beautiful: Victor Keeps His Word
On Friday, June 5th, Victor comes through on a promise. I suspect he gives Chancellor to Lily. So, surprisingly, Victor might actually honor their deal after Phyllis gives Newman back to him. Audra and Holden confront their past, and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) surprises Phyllis by giving her the benefit of the doubt. Also this week, Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) is thrown for a loop when Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) asks her if she thought about having another baby since Connor Newman (Judah Mackey) is so great. Of course, Adam has never brought up another baby before. So, Chelsea is going to realize that Adam’s bringing it up because of Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) pregnancy.
Week of June 8th-12th on Young and Restless
Then the week of June 8th through the 12th, there’s a huge crossover coming with several Young and the Restless characters heading over to Beyond the Gates. So if you’re not watching the show and want to give it a try, look for June 9th through the 12th. There are three crossover episodes. Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) go with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) to a fundraiser. It’s an event for his friend who’s running for reelection to Congress. And that means that Diane is safe and sound and found and more importantly reconciled with Jack and we’ll also find out if Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) took her. Victor is also at the fundraiser, but Nikki is not with hi m. Devon and Abby Newman Abbott (Melissa Ordway) go along because Devon needs to talk business with somebody.
Back in Genoa City, Cane and Lily’s bond deepens as they join forces to stop Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) from trying to get something he wants after he finds out a secret. I’m thinking it’s about Chancellor and it may cause problems for him and Sally.
Nikki’s health worsens. There’s a major crisis coming for her. And this will be the thing that starts the Victor and Nikki reconciliation process at long last. Nick’s journey to getting clean is not going to be easy. Lots of speed bumps ahead. And we’ll find out more about Matt Clark’s fate, whether he’s going to be arrested and face trial or if he’s going to get the charges dropped and an unlikely shot at redemption, which is what I expect.
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Sarah Sherman reveals the lie she told to get a sketch on “SNL”: 'Don't tell Lorne'
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The comedian had blind faith in this 2022 sketch.
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Jessica Alba’s Divorce Turns ‘Bitter’ Over Younger Boyfriend
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren agreed to remain amicable co-parents when they ended their marriage in early 2025, but new reports suggest tensions may be rising behind the scenes.
Sources claim Warren is struggling with the public attention surrounding his ex-wife’s romance with actor Danny Ramirez, while Alba allegedly views his reaction as bitterness over her moving on.
The reported friction comes as new details about Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s divorce settlement and co-parenting arrangement continue to emerge.

When Alba announced her split from Warren in a 2025 Instagram post, she emphasized that their relationship would continue with mutual respect, kindness, and care despite ending their 16-year marriage.
But insiders now suggest that the former couple’s relationship has become far less cordial since Alba, 45, began dating actor Danny Ramirez, 33. According to Star Magazine, a source revealed that Warren, 47, feels frustrated by the public nature of Alba’s new romance.
The insider claims he believes he has “kept his side of the street clean, but Jessica’s wrecked all that by … packing on the PDA with this cheesy new boyfriend of hers and making sure everyone on planet Earth gets a front row ticket.”

The source further alleged that Warren views the attention surrounding the relationship as unnecessary and believes Alba may be going through a major personal transition.
Meanwhile, Alba reportedly sees things differently, dismissing Warren’s reaction as bitterness over her moving forward.
“Jessica, of course, says it’s a classic case of Cash having sour grapes,” the insider said. “He’s obviously struggling to move on and trying to burst her bubble by acting all snarky and bitter.”
Jessica Alba And Cash Warren Reportedly Kept Their Distance At Daughter’s Graduation

Recent social media posts fueled the conversation after Ramirez shared photos from a getaway to Mexico that included a picture of Alba affectionately kissing his cheek.
As reported by The Blast, observers also noticed tension between Warren and Alba at their daughter Honor’s high school graduation in Los Angeles on May 28. Reports indicate that Alba and Warren largely kept their distance from one another during the event.
Despite the apparent strain, the former spouses are reportedly focused on co-parenting their three children: Honor, 17, Haven, 14, and Hayes, 8.
While they reportedly avoid direct conflict and communicate primarily about parenting matters, sources claim lingering “resentment is there on both sides.”
Those close to the situation say it is a “crying shame as they both vowed when they split that it wouldn’t end up this way.”
Cash Warren To Receive $5 Million And Share Of Jessica Alba’s Royalties And Honest Company Stock Under Divorce Settlement

The latest reports come as details of Alba and Warren’s divorce settlement continue to emerge.
According to court documents filed on March 16 and obtained by E! News, Alba and Warren agreed to divide all community property accumulated during their marriage, which lasted from May 19, 2008, until their separation on December 27, 2024.
Their shared assets include investments in ventures such as WeWork and Culver Studios, stock holdings, artwork, furniture, and multiple properties purchased during their time together.
As part of the settlement, the “Trigger Warning” actress will pay Warren $5 million from the sale of one of their jointly owned homes. She will also reserve $500,000 to cover expenses related to their three children.
Warren is reportedly entitled to half of Alba’s earnings from acting royalties and residual payments tied to projects completed during their marriage, including “Machete,” “Valentine’s Day,” “The Office,” “Barely Famous,” and “Dear Eleanor.”
He will also receive 50 percent of the restricted shares she holds in The Honest Company.
Jessica Alba And Cash Warren Agree To Joint Custody, Waive Spousal Support

Alba, meanwhile, will receive half of Warren’s profits from production projects created during their marriage, including “Being Terry Kennedy” and “Crips and Bloods: Made in America.”
Any income earned from work completed before their wedding or after their separation will remain separate property.
The agreement also outlines a joint legal custody arrangement for their children. Neither parent will pay child support to the other at this time, with both sharing responsibility for major decisions involving the children’s health, education, and overall welfare.
Day-to-day decisions will be made by whichever parent has physical custody at the time.
More About The Former Couple’s Custody Arrangement

Major matters such as school changes, extracurricular commitments, passports, driver’s licenses, and body modifications will reportedly require approval from both Alba and Warren.
While either parent may arrange medical or mental health care for the children, the other must be informed at least 48 hours in advance unless an emergency arises.
The settlement further states that both Alba and Warren have waived any future claims to spousal support, bringing a final resolution to their financial obligations toward one another.
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Days of our Lives Early Spoilers June 8-12: Gwen Plots Vengeance & Sarah’s Steamy Fantasy!
Days of Our Lives spoilers for June 8-12, 2026 see Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) pulling a dirty move to get revenge. But then again, I think she was provoked.
Also, Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) has a steamy fantasy that shocks her. And as we always do it on early edition day, we will start with what is happening the rest of this week and then we’re going to dive into what is going on next week.
Days of our Lives Spoilers Wednesday, June 3rd: Gwen Bargains with Leo
So, let’s get right to it. Lots to talk about. On Wednesday, June 3rd, we’ve got Gwen ready to give Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) the scoop of the century. We all know he has been dying to get the truth about what EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) has been up to down in the secret lab. And Gwen is gonna tell Leo. But only if he agrees to Gwen’s terms. So, she is definitely about to do EJ really dirty.
But she only did it after he did Gwen dirty on the money deal for the Versix, which as it turns out may not be that much since Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) is getting sick. Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) and JJ Deveraux (Casey Moss) do some bonding, likely about EMT stuff since JJ’s looking to get hired as a first responder in Salem. He may also end up working with Javi’s boyfriend, Gus (Michael Ocampo), who wants to be a firefighter in Salem.
DOOL Spoilers: Rolf Has Awful News
EJ gets bad news from Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton). So, last week, if you remember, EJ had Lexie draw her own blood sample for him to deliver to Rolf. And of course, Mark Green (Jonah Robinson) found the dead rat. I don’t know if y’all noticed that reference.
The rat was called Miracle Max, a reference to the old guy from The Princess Bride who brought the hero back from the dead. So obviously Mark is going to tell Rolf what happened. And then he tells EJ that one of the rats treated with Lexie serum up and died. So EJ is terrified that his sister might be at risk. And if you remember, we leaked a while back that Lexie wasn’t going to last too terribly long. But EJ’s going to try all he can to save her.
Sarah is crushed, and Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) comforts and supports her after the incident with her patient. We’ll see if the patient lived or died after the collapse in the square because I think Sarah was saying she couldn’t find a pulse. Remember, the patient took some pills that she couldn’t identify.
And we know there is a tainted pill crisis coming that Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) is warning about. So, this may be ground zero. Lexie Abe Carver (James Reynolds), and Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) enjoy family time together, and they should enjoy it while it lasts because this week, Lexie loses her balance, and she has some disturbing neurological symptoms while home alone.
Thursday, June 4th on Days of Our Lives: Sarah Torn Between Xander & Brady
Thursday, June 4th, Sarah finds herself unexpectedly torn. Xander was there for her when her patient collapsed. But it’s complicated, and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is steadfast for her. But Sarah’s going to wake up from a disturbing dream, and she might have been fantasizing about her ex. So, when she wakes up after a hot dream about Xander, which is what I’ve heard is happening, it is going to shock her.
Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) tells Rafe to stop avoiding the subject when it’s just the two of them talking. And then together, Arianna and Rafe are questioning Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez). Will they grill her and demand details about her messy split with Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier)? Just wait till Ari finds out from Liam Selejko (Hank Northrop) that Gabi paid him off. That’s going to be explosive on Days of our Lives.
Foster takes Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) out on a date, and I’m wondering if it’s going to be the first of many. I think it would be super sweet if she and Foster, you know, keep dating, fall in love, even if nobody will ever replace Doug in Julie’s heart.
Days of our Lives Spoilers: Kate’s in Trouble
Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) and Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) get closer back to better. But she’s going to be in trouble with Roman soon because he apologized for misjudging Kate when that is not at all what happened. Roman’s going to find out that Kate did indeed target Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) on the book deal and then she lied to his face about it and he actually felt bad and apologized.
We’ll see Brady, Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), and Belle Black (Martha Madison) honoring John Black‘s (Drake Hogestyn) memory as they acknowledge the emotional one-year anniversary of his death while they’re together as a family. And remember, Marlena asked Sarah to join them, so we’ll see if she shows up for it.
Marlena spends some time alone looking at the gold coin and a photo of John and thinking about the past. Look for Belle and Brady to continue puzzling over the chess set that Stefano left their dad, John. They’re going to get another clue delivered soon about whatever this is. That’s obviously Stefano’s last game.
Friday, June 5th on Days: Abe Needs Help
Friday, June 5th, Abe is looking for support from Marlena. And I suspect Abe needs some advice about his messy Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) and Lexie situation. Abe just can’t immediately stop loving. Although he reassured Lexi how happy he is to have her back and was kissing her at the house.
Cat Green (AnnaLynne McCord) is also reassuring Rafe that she can deal with EJ. We know Cat’s running a con on EJ. She told Rafe that she is setting a trap. And I wonder if Cat has a hypnosis session with Marlena, gets some memories back. But then lies and tells EJ what she thinks will best manipulate him.
Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens) made a choice that Johnny doesn’t like and he’s trying to change her mind. The oncologist put her off of the idea of chemotherapy because of his bad bedside manner and her concerns about her unborn child. So, we’ll see if Johnny can convince her to change her mind.
EJ wants Theo to come back to DiMera to work alongside Johnny because of the stress he is under because of Chanel’s cancer. I have no doubt that Lexie and Abe aren’t going to like that. But Theo is going to agree in the end and come back.
Week of June 8th-12th on Days of Our Lives: Philip Plots with Xander
Then the week of June 8th through the 12th, we’ve got Xander and Philip plotting very soon because something is gonna go awry with the Titan loan that sends them into a panic. Chanel stands firm on protecting her baby at all cost. Paulina and Lani Price (Sal Stowers) may try to talk to her about changing her mind about the chemo. But in the end, as moms themselves, they will understand and respect Chanel’s concern about putting the harsh chemicals into her body while she is pregnant.
Cat may recover some interesting memories from her time in Italy with EJ while she’s under hypnosis. And I do expect Cat to lie to EJ. And if he talks to Marlena about the memories in their therapy sessions, obviously she will know that Cat lied to EJ. But Marlena’s hands would be tied and she could not say a gosh darn thing.


Days of our Lives Spoilers: Holly Starts to Spiral
Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) mental health declined. The stress over the Sophia stuff is getting to her. And I suspect that Amy Choi (Shi Ne Nielson) might soon be going after revenge since Belle refused to prosecute Holly.
Also, Lexie hides her growing health concerns from Abe and Theo. But she’s soon going to confide in EJ because she’s looking for help and for answers. And Lexie s very upset to think that Abe and Theo are going to lose her again once she realizes how bad it is. EJ’s turning to Rolf. He’s desperate and demanding that the demented doctor find a way to save Lexi.
Days of our Lives Spoilers: Rachel Black Devastated
Rachel Black (Lorelie Olivia Mote) learns about Sophia’s death soon. And she’s devastated, not only because she lost a friend. But she’s also worried what it means for her. Brady and Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haid) comfort her when Rachel worries that this means the Bayview doctors can’t help her, just like they couldn’t help Sophia because I’m sure they’re explaining that she was just very troubled. Hopefully they don’t tell her that she killed herself.
Belle and Brady may ask EJ about the missing pawn. They are very interested in this mystery. Watch for things to get tense at the hospital as EJ faces more scrutiny. Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) is back from China soon and may not be able to cope with the whole stepmom thing. Plus, tragedy is coming when Stephanie takes a pot shot from that gun that she’s obsessed with and it could ruin her marriage. Gabi continues to try and find a way to make amends to Philip. But he’s not open to anything she tries.
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Marlo Thomas poses with Candice Bergen, Diane Sawyer for a rare red carpet appearance in New York
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The philanthropist and actress was married to daytime talk show host Phil Donahue from 1980 until his death in 2024.
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Monique Coleman Sparks Debate Over “Work Wife” Comment
Many of us were first introduced to Monique Coleman and Corbin Bleu in 2006 when they played love interests Taylor McKessie and Chad Danforth in the original ‘High School Musical.’ More than 20 years later, the pair has shared the screen in four films, including the ‘High School Musical’ trilogy and the 2021 Lifetime movie ‘A Christmas Dance Reunion.’
As the longtime friends celebrate over two decades of friendship, Monique recently found herself clarifying a few things after a message she shared sparked debate across social media.
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Monique Coleman Celebrates 20 Years Of Friendship With Corbin Bleu
On Tuesday, a post from Monique Coleman began making rounds across social media. The post featured sweet photos of the actress alongside her longtime friend and co-star, Corbin Bleu, as the pair celebrated 20 years of friendship. Monique also tagged Corbin’s wife, Sasha Clements, in the post. The caption read, “20 years of loving this beautiful human. Thx for sharing your husband with me @sashclements #workwife #realwife.”
Social Media Reacts
Monique Coleman’s caption quickly sparked a debate across social media, with many users sharing their thoughts in The Shade Room’s comment section. While some felt the caption crossed a boundary, others argued that it was simply a harmless joke between longtime friends.
Instagram user @autty.c wrote, “Ain’t no way imma let my husband work wife say this in front of millions of people 😂😂”
Instagram user @ogdanidollas added, “The work wife hashtag would have me swinging. The whole caption actually”
While Instagram user @classiccourtneyyy wrote, “They were really all in this together huh”
Instagram user @prettychaoss_ wrote, “My inner child is screaming 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍”
Instagram user @simplyyyroyal added, “Atleast she thanked the wife. Kerry Washington would’ve just posted wedding pics and said I love you 😂😭✨”
While Instagram user @illnnanaa wrote, “Why yall upset??? fun fact for the plot twist the Wife took the picture 😂😂😂😂😂”
Instagram user @ki2.prettyy wrote, “Lmao ” thanks for sharing your husband with me” ¿ this is why mine can’t have female friends”
Instagram user @lala_skyy added, “Soulmates don’t always need to be romantic maybe they did realize it.”
While Instagram user @illnnanaa wrote, “Why yall upset??? fun fact for the plot twist the Wife took the picture”
Monique Clarifies Her “Work Wife” Comment Alongside A Photo With Corbin Bleu’s Wife Sasha
Following the online debate, Monique Coleman stepped into the comments to clear the air after one user wrote, “‘Thanks for sharing your husband’” is crazy verbiage.” The actress responded, “Let’s just chalk it up to millennial boomer language. It’s meant innocently and sincerely. Some people lose friends when they get married, and I’m grateful that’s not the case here.”
Monique later took to her Instagram Story and shared a smiling FaceTime screenshot with Sasha Clements. Alongside the photo, she wrote, “FaceTiming with @sashclements because apparently the joke I made in my last post is going viral. I didn’t know #workwife was fighting words. Oops, my bad.”
Furthermore, Sasha even reposted Monique’s story, writing, “The internet is silly… I love you so much @_moniquecoleman.”
Ultimately, Sasha also appeared to take the situation lightly. To note, she commented on Monique’s original post, writing, “My angels.”
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Forget ‘The Boys,’ the ‘Supernatural’ Cast Has the Perfect Spin-Off Idea [Exclusive]
More than five years after Supernatural aired its controversial and widely critiqued final episode, the long-running fantasy series continues to inspire the kind of loyalty that most television shows can only dream about. Fans still regularly pack convention halls to hear stories from the cast, revisit favorite episodes, and celebrate characters who left a lasting impression across the show’s 15 seasons.
During a panel at Big Lick Comic Con NOVA moderated by Collider’s Maggie Lovitt, Amara and Rowena actors Emily Swallow and Ruth Connell spent time reflecting on their experiences joining the beloved series and becoming part of its famously devoted fandom. Eventually, one audience member asked a question about the future of the franchise that sparked an unexpected pitch. During the fan Q&A portion of the panel, one attendee asked a simple question: when is Supernatural going to get its own version of The Boys called The Girls? The suggestion immediately drew a laugh from the audience and an enthusiastic response from both actresses. Connell said:
“I love that question, I think The Girls is a great idea.”
Emily Swallow and Ruth Connell Want a Female-Led ‘Supernatural’ Series Called ‘The Girls’
Swallow was equally supportive, calling it “an excellent question” before offering her own thoughts on what such a project could look like. Rather than simply creating a direct counterpart to The Boys using women from the Supernatural cast, she suggested that a hypothetical series called The Girls could head in a completely different direction while still focusing on characters from the Supernatural universe.
There is, of course, a sizable and obvious connection between the two existing franchises. Supernatural was originally created by Eric Kripke, who now serves as the creative force behind The Boys, which just finished its five-season run on Prime Video. Connell even referenced Kripke while discussing the idea, noting that he remains heavily involved with The Boys. “I did make a slight complaint that a lot of the guys had been in The Boys but none of the women, but [Kripke just said] he respects the women too much to make them do The Boys,” joked Connell. Swallow, meanwhile, seemed more interested in imagining what a completely different type of show could look like if it ever carried the title The Girls.
The discussion also highlighted something that continues to make Supernatural stand out among genre television fandoms. Even years after the series concluded, fans remain deeply invested in its world and characters. Whether The Girls stays a convention joke or not, the idea stands as a fun reminder that the cast still enjoys thinking about the future of the franchise just as much as the fans do.
Stay tuned at Collider for more on all your favorite TV shows and movies.
- Release Date
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2005 – 2020
- Network
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The WB, The CW
- Showrunner
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Eric Kripke
- Directors
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Philip Sgriccia, John F. Showalter, Kim Manners, Thomas J. Wright, Charles Beeson, Guy Norman Bee, Richard Speight Jr., Mike Rohl, John Badham, Steve Boyum, Amyn Kaderali, Jensen Ackles, Tim Andrew, Eduardo Sánchez, Jeannot Szwarc, P.J. Pesce, Nina Lopez-Corrado, James L. Conway, amanda tapping, J. Miller Tobin, Stefan Pleszczynski, John MacCarthy, Jerry Wanek, Ben Edlund
- Writers
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Meredith Glynn, Davy Perez, Raelle Tucker, Cathryn Humphris, Brett Matthews, Nancy Won, John Bring, Ben Acker, Daniel Knauf, David Ehrman, James Krieg, Trey Callaway
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Ciara Miller’s Heartbreaking Admission During Reunion
During Part 2 of the “Summer House” reunion, Ciara Miller spoke with host Andy Cohen about her relationship with Amanda Batula and West Wilson, saying that she didn’t believe the pair ever really had her back. While discussing the challenges Miller has faced while dating interracially, the Bravo veteran said that Wilson and Batula’s earlier comments about empathizing with her as a Black woman weren’t authentic.

Miller has been open about the backlash she’s received from the public for being a Black woman who dates white men. During a specific conversation earlier in the season, Miller told Wilson and Batula that she had struggled to cope with the negativity.
She opened up even further about the dynamics of interracial dating with a producer, according to Bravo’s Daily Dish.
“The hardest thing with, like, the me and West situation is that, like, everyone’s always just like ‘Oh, you let a white man play you on national TV.’ And, like, it’s regardless of how we feel about each other; it’s, like, the way that it looks to the entire world. Yeah, I guess if I could help it, I would, but you can’t help who you love. You can’t help, like, who you are attracted to sometimes,” Miller said.
Ciara Miller Doesn’t Believe Wilson And Batula Actually Understood Her While Filming ‘Summer House’

While speaking with Cohen during Part 2 of the reunion, Miller recalled another conversation she had with Wilson and Batula, in which they said they recognized the backlash she had received. When asked whether Miller believed them, she said she did at the time but doesn’t now.
“After watching the season back, I think it’s very clear that Amanda and West were using buzzwords of like, ‘I see you. I hear you,’ to, like, satiate maybe what I needed to hear,” Miller said. “But they didn’t really see or hear me.”
Batula jumped into the conversation, insisting that she had been authentic with Miller over the summer.
“Everything that I’ve said to you over the summer, everything that I’ve felt, everything that we’ve talked about was truly how I felt in those moments,” Batula said. “I got caught up in my feelings, and I… I… It doesn’t matter. Like, this has hurt me a lot, like, for you.”
Ciara Miller Shares When She First Believed Wilson And Batula Were Hooking Up

The first two parts of the “Summer House” reunion have centered heavily on Wilson and Batula’s surprise romance. It’s caused discord within the cast because of Wilson’s previous relationship with Miller. Batula and Miller had also been best friends for six years.
Last week, Miller told Cohen that she believed Wilson and Batula were hooking up after seeing the latter’s location pinned at Wilson’s apartment in New York City.
“I, like, went to call Amanda to invite her out to drinks with me and Mia [Calabrese], and her location was at West’s house,” she said. “And so, I had called, and she didn’t answer. And then [I] texted, and [she] didn’t answer.”
Wilson and Batula confirmed their romance in March 2026 after intense speculation. In their joint statement, the two reality stars said, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”
Wilson’s Co-Stars Aren’t Vibing With Him

According to a previous report from The Blast, many of Wilson’s “Summer House” co-stars are furious with him for how he’s treated Miller.
KJ Dillard spoke with fellow cast member Carl Radke about the matter, saying Wilson hasn’t changed his behavior.
“I know people make mistakes. I’m someone that gives grace, trust me,” Dillard said. “I’ve made plenty of mistakes, and people have given me grace, but it just seems like he’s not learning from his mistakes.”
An Esteemed Journalist Also Slammed Wilson And Batula
Dillard isn’t the only one with something to say about the matter. On “Watch What Happens Live,” CNN veteran Kaitlan Collins shared a similar message.
“It’s really crazy to watch,” she said. “Just watching it, my main takeaway one, was Ciara Miller is the most graceful and gracious person that I’ve ever seen on television.”
She then shifted her focus to Wilson and Batula, saying that she was shocked by the pair’s “lack of empathy and remorse.”
Part 3 of the “Summer House” reunion continues on Bravo on June 9, 2026.
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It’s Official, a New Kaiju Franchise Is Assembling the Greatest Monster Movie Cast Ever [Exclusive]
Giant monsters are all the rage right now, with Godzilla Minus One rampaging its way to the franchise’s first Oscar last year and Legendary’s MonsterVerse regularly stomping its way onto the big and small screen. Now, a new kaiju film is emerging from the bowels of the Earth, and it features a reunion from a fan-favorite Godzilla movie. Collider is proud to exclusively reveal new casting for Kaiju: Island of Fire, which is officially in production in Japan and is expected to be released later this year.
The latest additions to the cast are Yuki Morita (Godzilla), Jason Schombing (Timecop), Jerry Tremble (Heat), Dylan Schombing (Warcraft), and Seth Whittaker (Batwoman). They join the already announced Wes Wing (Godzilla Minus Zero), Tom Constantine (Snake Eyes), Robert Scott Field (Hoshi 35), Tomoko Ai (Terror of Mechagodzilla), Chuck Wilson (Two Homelands), Masaaki Neguchi (Made in Vancouver), Yoshiro Uchida (Gamera: The Giant Monster), Linda Miller (King Kong Escapes), Carl Craig (Gamera vs. Viras), and Inge Murata (Shin Godzilla). A number of the stars of Kaiju: Island of Fire are veterans of the kaiju genre; notably, Field, Wilson, and Gilbert all starred together in 1991’s Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, a classic kaiju movie that heralded the return of the three-headed dragon that some consider to be Godzilla’s archnemesis.
What Is Kaiju: Island of Fire’ About?
In Kaiju: Island of Fire, a construction crew is set to a remote and ancient Japanese island to begin building a new military base. When that team disappears, a multinational joint military and scientific task force is sent to retrieve them. Once there, however, the team finds that the island is a fiery hellscape. Soon, they’ll have to fight to survive against the enormous creature that calls the island home. Can any of them escape, or will they all fall prey to the massive, merciless monster? Either way, the movie is the first film in a planned franchise, so don’t be surprised if the beast doesn’t come to a permanent end by the time the credits roll.
Kaiju: Island of Fire is written and directed by veteran stunt performer Andrew L. Phillips, who has worked on films like Captain America: The First Avenger, World War Z, and The Dark Knight Rises; it is his second feature as director, after 2021’s Le Retour du Samouraï. It is produced by James H. Christy and Avery Guerra, and is a production of Northstar Pictures.
Kaiju: Island of Fire is now in production in Japan and is slated to be released later this year. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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Jaliyah Ends Relationship With FunnyMike After Assault Claim
Since 2017, supporters have followed FunnyMike and Jaliyah Anderson’s on-and-off relationship journey. From engagements and arguments to breakups and reconciliations, the couple has shared many highs and lows publicly. Recently, things took a turn after Jaliyah accused FunnyMike of assaulting her in front of their children. Since then, supporters have been trying to figure out what led to the situation. FunnyMike later took to social media to share his side of the story. However, Jaliyah doesn’t appear to agree with how he’s handling things. Now, she’s speaking out with a new message as she opens up about entering a new chapter in her life.
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Jaliyah Talks About Breaking Unhealthy Cycles And How Her Children Inspired Her Decision To Walk Away
Jaliyah took to her Instagram Story to respond after FunnyMike denied claims that he reportedly has two children on the way. The YouTuber also appeared to joke about the situation by sharing an AI-generated post, sparking reactions across social media.
In her message, Jaliyah seemingly reacted to FunnyMike’s post. She explained that her decision to end their relationship is not rooted in anger, but in doing what’s best for their children. Jaliyah also shared that she’s focused on helping them navigate the situation after alleging that she was assaulted in front of them.
The influencer wrote,“While people on here are laughing at his narcissistic behavior and turning a serious situation into a joke, I’m the parent left picking up the pieces and answering the hard questions from my children. What happened isn’t funny when kids are involved. My children didn’t deserve to witness the things they witnessed, and they definitely don’t deserve to carry the confusion, fear, and hurt that comes after.
My focus is, and always will be, protecting my kids, loving them through this, and showing them that unhealthy behavior should never be normalized.
And yes, because of that, after 8½ years, I am finally leaving. Not out of anger, but out of love for my children and the example I want to set for them moving forward.
I have a responsibility to protect their hearts, their peace, and the way they learn what love is supposed to look like. If leaving means giving them a safer, healthier, and happier future, then that’s a choice I’ll make every single time. My children deserve peace and I so do I!”
FunnyMike Appears To Address The Ongoing Situation In A Final Instagram Story Post
Amid Jaliyah’s recent post, FunnyMike took to his Instagram Story with what appeared to be a response to the ongoing conversation surrounding the allegations.
In the video, he stated, “Y’all can paint me however y’all want to paint me. I told y’all I’m going to take every lick. Aye! Some people ain’t no saints though, dawg. Y’all always seen my vlogs, but y’all don’t know the half. Imma leave it at that.”
Social Media Reacts
Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens’ post to react to Jaliyah and FunnyMike’s messages. Supporters quickly shared mixed opinions and debated whose side they believed. While some supported Jaliyah, others felt there was more to the story. Some commenters even argued that, like always, the pair may eventually get back together.
Instagram user @neasynee_ wrote, “Leave and don’t go back. I mean even if it hurts you, it ain’t worth traumatizing your children. As a mother we have people’s childhood in our hands. Praying for peace 🙏🏽 “
Instagram user @tykiasha_ added, “I’ll never fault a women for finally wanting to leave, that’s her decision whether she stays or not. Some leave quicker than others, we all different. So don’t be too quick to laugh honey…. 👀 🤷🏾♀️ “
While Instagram user @trebe.vibin wrote, “We on yo side mike 😂”
Instagram user wrote @impossible2pullout wrote, “Single him look better ngl. Now he just gotta stop talking on the internet & he’ll be good”
Instagram user @therealjaesymone added, “But wait, why does he seem lowkey geeked that she’s finally leaving 😭😭 Ikinda feel like he been ready for her to go.”
While Instagram user @booomoini wote, “Yall so weirdo in the comments G, it’s obvious he think ts a game”
Instagram user wrote @gabby.leola wrote, “I just hope she really stand on business for the KIDS”
Instagram user @raunchyrae added, “I hope the kiddos are ok. Yall are forgetting he beat her in front of them. He lost all my respect.”
While Instagram user @oneeeofakindddd wrote, “The women in this comment blaming her for speaking up yall are disgusting and karma is real choose yall words wisely it doesn’t excuse what happened to her nobody is supposed to be putting they hands on a woman period specially not the mother of they child……”
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