Reginae Carter has been in the spotlight alongside her famous parents, rapper Lil Wayne and Toya Wright, since childhood.

From her early OMG Girlz days to reality TV, fans have watched her grow up while many still see her as “Baby Carter.” As she entered adulthood, Reginae remained open about her dating life, career, personal decisions, and more on social media.

That openness has brought plenty of love over the years, but it has also come with public opinions and scrutiny. Now, the 27-year-old is checking a few commenters after some had plenty to say about one of her latest posts.

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Reginae Carter Claps Back At  Critics Over Pole Dancing Video

On Wednesday, Reginae took to Instagram to show off her latest moves during a pole dancing class. She shared that she hadn’t been to a class in a while but was excited to be back. “I haven’t been in a while but she’s backkk! Im a lil rusty but I didn’t forget how to climb & land in that split tho,” Reginae wrote.

Comments quickly flooded underneath the post, with some bringing up her father, Lil Wayne, and even her younger brothers.

“I love her but sit down. You’re Tunechi’s aka Mr Carters daughter you don’t need to do this,” one commenter wrote.

Another added, “Wayne come get her.”

A third commenter wrote, “Your brothers gone see this & start brothering again.”

However, others came to Reginae’s defense and reminded critics that she is grown.

“This woman is grown now yall stop trolling like she still 10 get it Nae!!!!” one supporter wrote.

Reginae later took to her Instagram Story to address the criticism herself. She reminded followers that she is approaching 30 and asked people to let her grow up.

“Stop telling me you gone tell my dad! im about to be 30 years old! Yall need to let me grow If up!! Also I’m fully clothed and having fun with my friends. No kids. No n****. And just having fun. Go to the girls pages that give yall matchas and Pilates…. cause over here … imma live my grown a** life thank ya! Wayne can’t stop nothing”

She followed up with another message, adding, “Now tell em I said that!”

Reginae also shared older footage of herself from another pole-dancing class. For anyone unfamiliar with her interest in pole dancing, she explained that it is her favorite workout.

Watch the clip here.

Social Media Reacts 

Many folks quickly gathered under The Shade Room as they reacted to Reginae’s latest message. While some came to her defense, others continued to troll her by mentioning her dad.

Instagram user @sukebaby wrote, “Now I’m telling your dad now you’re talking back to us lol”

Instagram user @princesszy_ added, “You tried it with the Wayne ain’t stopping nothing 😭cause he will

Instagram user @jadorekiss_monae added, “She’s booked, busy, no kids grown af and having fun!. Do ya thang Nae enjoy life”

While Instagram user  @theyoung0g_kyee added., “Ppl think comments like that is funny and cute. It’s not and disrespectful leave her alone”

Instagram user @moultrieee wrote, “But if you know your father is in the industry, why not respect him but respecting yourself???”

Instagram user @suchagirlygirl added, “She not wrong. Its not her tault the public who doesnt even know her in real life wants to keep seeing her as a child lol Live lil baby!!

While Instagram user @namedababymercedes wrote, “CAN WE NORMALIZE NOT EXPLAINING SHIT ESPECIALLY TO STRANGERS BECAUSE I WOULD OF UPLOADED ANOTHER VIDEO TF LOL”

Reginae Carter Is Making Moves Beyond The Dance Floor

When Reginae isn’t showing off her dance moves, she’s outside getting to the bag. The young star has stayed busy building her brand. From brand partnerships to creating her own workout clothing line, Reginae is truly stuntin’ like her daddy.

But business isn’t her only lane. Reginae has also been building an acting résumé and making her mark on the screen. Her acting credits include ‘Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta, Boxed In,’ ‘Boxed In 2,’ and ‘I Got a Story to Tell.’

Outside of acting, Reginae has also built a strong presence as an influencer. She creates content across platforms like Twitch and YouTube. She has even created a space to tell stories beyond her own. The 27-year-old launched her podcast, ‘Heir Time.’ The podcast highlights people who understand what it’s like to grow up in the spotlight or to have famous parents.

When introducing ‘Heir Time,’ Reginae explained why creating a platform for people with similar experiences was important to her.

“Here’s a little background on @itsheirtime_ I started this podcast for people like me! People who grew up in the spotlight with famous parents or if you grew up under the spotlight of the media ! I created this platform to shine the light on us !
There’s so much talent out there, so many stories that hasn’t been told by us but from everyone else’s perspective! So many people judging us because of what they’ve seen our parents do or what they think we should do because our parents are doing it! This is a safe space ! No judgment zone ! Just vibes A2 This is For us to Heir It Out r This is Your Heir Time”

From acting to business to creating her own platforms, Reginae continues to show there are many layers beyond the “Baby Carter” fans remember.

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Quality Control Music shared a statement after Pierre “P” Thomas was hospitalized following a heart attack.

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Quality Control Music Shares Statement After Pierre “P” Thomas Is Hospitalized Following Heart Attack

According to TMZ, Pierre Thomas reportedly suffered a heart attack. Per the outlet, “P” is under doctor’s care, reportedly at Las Vegas hospital. Additionally, the outlet reports his family members are by his side, and doctors are assisting him with the next steps.

“We want to clarify that Pierre ‘P’ Thomas is alive and currently hospitalized, receiving medical care… ask that everyone keep P and his family in their thoughts and prayers and respectfully give them the privacy and space they need during this time. We deeply appreciate everyone’s concern, support, prayers, and loving energy right now,” Quality Control Music shared via statement, per Rolling Stone.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users reacted to Pierre “P” Thomas’s reported heart attack in TSR’s comment section.

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Bold and the Beautiful brings Melissa Dylan‘s (Sydney Bullock) mom, Darcy Dylan (Kelly Sullivan), and she is arriving in LA at the end of the month, and I doubt she’s going to be happy to hear how Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) have been treating her precious daughter.

I expect that things are going to get really messy, and I can’t wait. Today we’re going to get into what is on Darcy’s agenda as she defends her daughter from these women Katie and Electra who have insulted and bullied her.

Kelly Sullivan Joins Bold and the Beautiful

So, you may have already heard that talented soap veteran Kelly Sullivan, who has been on General Hospital and on The Young and the Restless, she got daytime Emmy nods for both. She was cast as Darcy, and arrives on Thursday, August 27th. And I think she’s going to be a woman on a mission.

I don’t know how much Dylan has been keeping her mom in the loop about her life in LA, and that might be part of why she comes. Once Darcy is in LA, I suspect that she’ll get the truth out of Melissa, the full truth about what is going on in her work life and her love life.

Dylan’s Gotta Fess Up on B&B

And that means spilling about Will Spencer (Crew Morrow), his mom Katie, and also about Electra since Dylan may or may not still have a job by then. I noticed when she mentioned to Electra, if she loses her job at Forrester, she won’t be able to afford a place to live. And no surprise, Electra doesn’t care if Melissa’s homeless again.

Electra seems to be hitting a horrible new low with this attitude of a totally entitled Forrester. And I expect once Darcy finds out what’s been going on and what Dylan has gone through that she will defend her daughter. What’s crazy is Electra and Katie are both saying Dylan came to town to target Will and to target the family.

Bold and the Beautiful: Dylan Dragged into Forrester Nightmare

The only reason she’s even around any of them is because Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) tied her up and held her hostage and then she ran her over and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) felt so bad about it since Luna was actually after Steffy. That’s why she gave her the job at Forrester Creations. I’m not sure how Melissa would have orchestrated all that.

It’s crazy the way Katie and Electra are trying to make it sound. There is a chance that Melissa honestly has told her mom nothing and Darcy’s just there for a visit. But once she finds out what Melissa has gone through in LA, it’s my guess that things are going to get messy.

Dylan Hiding the Truth from Her Mom on B&B?

I don’t think she told her mom Darcy that she was held hostage by gun-toting Luna or that Melissa ran down Luna and killed her with her car. I also wonder whether or not Darcy knows that Melissa was living out of her car. Because when Will asked her about family, I believe Melissa said something like she didn’t want to worry them and hadn’t told them.

So, there’s lots to catch up on, including the fact that Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) was telling lies on her, trying to get her fired, and Electra was abusing her power at work, making threats, and even slapped Melissa. And at this point, Electra is basically just rotten RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) in a skirt. I also wonder if Darcy knows that Melissa has fallen head over heels in love with Will.

For all we know, Darcy might not know any of this or she might know all of it and she may show up in LA on the war path or may come in chill and then wind up on a war path. Even if she comes to LA totally in the dark, it’ll take one run-in with Electra or Katie for Darcy to see what her daughter’s been dealing with. I’m hoping she rips Katie and Electra a new one.

Bold and the Beautiful: Darcy’s Vengeful To-Do List

So, today we’re going to talk about what Darcy does in LA. First off, she may tell her mom that Katie read her for filth and was calling her a gold digger. So Darcy may get in Katie’s face, tell her, “Don’t talk about my hardworking daughter like that.” Will didn’t like what Katie was saying about Dylan.

So, you know her mom Darcy will really hate it. Katie and Darcy may dislike each other on sight. Because Katie assumes Dylan up to no good and is basically inventing this fiction that she’s accusing Melissa of that she’s pursuing Will for money and social status and that she’s engineered all this.

I’m sure Darcy is going to be fuming that Katie is making these terrible assumptions about her daughter. But then I’m wondering if Darcy defending Dylan might make Katie pause and see, okay, Dylan’s got a good mom. She’s from a good family. Maybe Katie will step back on her attitude about Melissa. Because Will’s not backing away from Melissa. So, Katie’s going to have to get used to her one way or another. And it may start with Darcy.

Bold and the Beautiful: Darcy Sizes Will Up

Another thing, Will’s obviously going to meet Darcy. And I expect her to tell Will that he needs to treat her daughter with respect. Just because Dylan’s not some fancy rich girl like Electra doesn’t mean Dylan’s not worthy of love and respect. And by then, Will and Dylan should have already made love.

And assuming Darcy’s a good mom, which I think she will be, she’s going to want Dylan to have everything she wants. So, I expect Darcy to have a heart-to-heart with Will and maybe see what his intentions are with Dylan and just make sure that Will in the end is going to be good to Dylan.

Another thing we may also see is Darcy running into Electra. And if she says anything ugly about Dylan, which I fully expect Electra would, then Darcy may lay into her. Electra thinks because she’s a Forrester, she can say and do anything to anyone. So, I’d like to see Darcy write her a reality check for bullying Dylan. And by then, there’s a chance Dylan might have been fired by Electra.

Dylan Out at Forrester?

I don’t see Dylan wanting to stay at Forrester. But the problem is she needs the money so that she can afford her apartment. But even with the risk of homelessness looming over her, I suspect Electra is going to lash out and fire Dylan anyway. Hopefully from there, she ends up with a job at Logan, which would be a much better fit for Dylan than Forrester.

Bold and the Beautiful: Darcy Might Want Dylan to Come Home

And if she’s not fired by the time Darcy arrives, Dylan may tell her mom she’s at risk of losing her job. Because Electra thinks she gets to decide who Will dates even though she dumped him. Another thing I expect is Darcy finds out Dylan was homeless and she’ll freak out about that as most moms would. Darcy might even try and tell Melissa, “Look, forget LA. Forget Katie who’s been mean to you on Bold and the Beautiful.

Forget Will who’s in love with Electra still and just come home with me. Because there’s people there who love and miss you. There is a very good chance Darcy might do everything in her power to convince Dylan to come home and put LA and all this Forrester drama behind her. But I don’t think that Melissa will do that. Because she loves Will and she really does love working in the fashion industry. That much is evident.

The last thing is Darcy may reveal to Will or somebody else, Bill or whoever she meets, that Dylan used to design her own clothes. Maybe she used to sketch designs after reading Eye on Fashion when she was growing up. Basically, something to plant the seed that Dylan may be a good addition to Logan.

In fact, I’d like to see Dylan designing a youth line for Logan to compete with Electra’s. Because it sounds like RJ and Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz) will be designing for Electra, while Melissa as an artist could actually be a designer in her own right. And she has a good eye for fashion. She’s always dressed super cute, unlike Steffy, for instance, who’s been in silk sacks, nightgowns, an ICU curtain, other insane outfits.

Darcy on the Warpath on Bold

I am really excited to see Darcy blow into LA and I hope she blows up at everybody who has been mean to her daughter. Starting with Katie and Electra and honestly ending with them too. Because with Ivy gone, those are Dylan two bullies at this point. I would be thrilled also if Darcy slapped Electra and tells Katie, “Stop calling my daughter Melissa.” Okay, Katherine?

Shane Dawson is betting on his fanbase after his latest scripted project failed to attract a streaming deal. The creator is now exploring public screenings for “Cancelled,” an hour-long pilot he financed himself.

The premise also hits particularly close to home for Dawson, as it echoes his own highly publicized cancellation and the fallout that followed.

Shane Dawson is taking an unconventional route with his latest project after failing to land a streaming home for it. The YouTuber reportedly wrote, directed, and self-funded an hour-long television pilot titled “Cancelled.” The project is said to center on an actress who faces cancellation just before the Oscars and a struggling director considering walking away from the industry.

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Dawson has described the concept as a mix of “Hacks” and “American Horror Story,” with members of his podcast crew appearing in the cast. With no streaming service attached, Dawson is now looking to bring the pilot directly to viewers. He has asked followers to submit cities where they would like screenings to take place.

The response was immediate, with the post attracting tens of thousands of likes and thousands of comments within a day. Fans suggested locations including New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Tampa and cities across Michigan. No official screening schedule has been announced, and it remains unclear whether “Cancelled” will ultimately secure a wider distribution deal.

Shane Dawson’s Own Career Was Rocked By Cancel Culture

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The subject matter of Dawson’s new pilot carries an unmistakable parallel to his own career. The YouTube veteran faced a major reckoning in 2020 as years-old content resurfaced and drew renewed scrutiny.

Amid mounting backlash, Dawson released a lengthy video apologizing for racist material and other offensive jokes from his past.

YouTube indefinitely suspended monetization across three of Dawson’s channels, including his main account, which had more than 22 million subscribers at the time. Target also removed his two essay collections, “I Hate Myselfie” and “It Gets Worse,” from its assortment.

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The Old Videos That Came Back To Haunt Shane Dawson

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At the center of Dawson’s 2020 backlash was a catalog of old material that critics said went far beyond merely edgy humor. His past videos included repeated use of blackface, racial slurs, and sketches built around Asian and Latino stereotypes.

Other resurfaced material prompted even stronger condemnation. One clip appeared to show Dawson pretending to perform a lewd act while looking at an image of Willow Smith, who was 11 at the time. Her brother, Jaden Smith, and her mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, both publicly blasted him.

Dawson was also criticized over past jokes and remarks involving pedophilia. Addressing that material in his apology, he denied having inappropriate intentions toward children and said the comments had been made for shock value. The resurfaced clips ultimately helped trigger corporate consequences, including YouTube’s decision to demonetize his channels and Target’s removal of his books.

Dawson Said He Was Ready To ‘Lose Everything’

As the backlash intensified, Dawson released a nearly 20-minute video titled “Taking Accountability,” saying his earlier apologies had been driven more by fear than genuine reflection.

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He admitted he had spent years trying to distance himself from old material by deleting videos and avoiding resurfacing clips. This time, he said he wanted to confront it directly, even if viewers chose not to forgive him.

Dawson acknowledged that he had knowingly leaned on racial stereotypes as an adult creator and said there was “no excuse” for his use of blackface. He also apologized for helping normalize racial slurs and said he should have faced serious career consequences much earlier.

The YouTuber also revisited his history of shock humor, including jokes involving children, and insisted the material did not reflect his actual beliefs. By the end of the video, Dawson said accountability mattered more than preserving his career, adding that he was willing to “lose everything” over the harm he had caused.

Shane Dawson Slowly Returned To The Spotlight

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After stepping away from YouTube for roughly 15 months, Dawson began signaling in 2021 that his disappearance would not be permanent.

In an Instagram post that June, he said he had spent the previous year re-evaluating his life and trying to stay in a healthier mindset. By October, he was back on his main channel with “The Haunting of Shane Dawson,” a three-part paranormal series that also doubled as a life update.

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Dawson used the comeback to acknowledge what had happened, saying his time away forced him to stop running from his past. He also said being canceled had changed his priorities and taught him that he did not need to constantly chase the next YouTube project.

The return still drew a substantial audience. Its first installment reached 1.7 million views and landed at No. 3 on YouTube’s trending chart. His life also moved forward off-camera. Dawson married longtime partner Ryland Adams in January 2023, and the couple later announced they were expecting twin boys via surrogate.

Days of Our Lives excites with comings and goings  as actress Sydney Malakeh arrives in Salem in the next few weeks. After months and months of taping. But none of us knew it, her character is finally going to make a splashy debut on the NBC Peacock soap. So, now everybody’s wondering who Sydney will play. Well, we’ve got a few theories.

Days of our Lives: Sydney Malakeh Debuts Soon

All right, let’s dive right in. So, Days of Our Lives just posted a little video of the new girl in Salem strutting her stuff backstage. She was spotted in her dressing room walking down some back stairs of the studio. Then they had her as her mystery character on the set near Brady Pub walking out of Sweet Bits and lurking in Small Bar. Maybe those are meant to be hints. But maybe not.

And Days captioned the video, “Who is Sydney Malakeh? Find out September 9th, which happens to be a Wednesday if you have a calendar in front of you.” So, the actress is 27. But that in itself is not a clear-cut sign of that she’ll be playing somebody that age because Ashley Puzemis who plays college sophomore Holly Jonas, is 25. Vico Escorcia who plays Arianna Horton is actually 30, and Cheri Jimenez who plays her mom, Gabi Hernandez, is only 39.

So, age is only a number on soaps. But, I do hope she’s not a recast Ari. I don’t think so, judging by her wardrobe choices and we haven’t heard anything about Vico Escorcia leaving. So, she may be a new character. But I’m leaning towards this actress Sydney playing a recast role.

DOOL: Chloe Lane Recast?

One candidate that I have to mention because of recent storylines, although I think it’s unlikely, is there’s an off chance she’s recast Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin). Only because Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) is on the front burner right now and recently she had a phone call with Chloe. But Joy didn’t tell her sister about her spinal stenosis.

Now, we know that Nadia Bjorlin wasn’t too pleased about all the stuff that happened backstage. She was driven out about the same time as Belle Black (Martha Madison) as Belle, although she finally came back and Gabi Hernandez was replaced. So, I’m not sure if Nadia is open to a return if Joy needs Chloe.

And the age would be way off if she were Chloe. And based on how they’ve styled the actress, Sydney, I don’t see her as a fit for Chloe. I had to mention it. But I don’t see it happening. I would absolutely prefer to see Nadia Bjorlin back if they want to do Chloe if they need her as a guest arc for Joy’s health crisis.

Days of our Lives: Claire’s Brady Returns?

Another possible recast that seems more likely than Chloe would be Claire Brady (Isabel Durant). As you know, Claire is currently in South Africa with a new boyfriend she hooked up with while cheating on Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) and then Claire dumped him and Theo came back to Salem. But when Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) passes away, there’s a chance Claire may return to Salem to offer her ex-boyfriend Theo her condolences on losing Lexie.

And Claire may check in with her mom, Belle Black, also see her dad, Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer). But I do think it would be a dramatic shift for her character. Claire has always been blonde. But they have done blonde to brunette recast before on Days, and Claire could explain it away by saying she just wanted a change if that is who this actress Sydney is playing. So, there could be a Claire and Theo reunion in the works. He’s not dating anybody and he’s grieving right now.

Days of Our Lives: Claire Spices Things Up

If it is Claire, I would hope she would not bring the guy to Salem that she cheated with when she was with Theo. And of course, Claire Brady is also a legacy character who has a literal insane streak. So, I always have enjoyed Claire’s crazy energy whenever they bring her back to Salem to stir things up. And Claire could even help Belle and Grandma Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) solve the chessboard mystery with Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd).

However, again, I don’t think this is who it is. I don’t think it’s Claire. Nobody’s talked about her in quite a while. I have to mention just in case that Sydney Malakeh might be playing recast Abigail Deveraux (Marci Miller).

She was last played by Marci Miller and then of course Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) showed up lying saying she was Abigail but is really Cat Greene. And the timing would actually be good for recast Abigail. Because Chad is getting much closer to Belle Black these days. Abigail’s been dead four years at the hands of murderous Clyde Weston (James Read).

And before he was shot and fell into a coma, he hinted that he knew what happened to Chad’s wife. Him saying that at all was a big red flag. Plus, Abigail’s grave was empty and they’ve never found her remains and it is Salem. So, it would make a lot of sense for this to be a comeback character like that. And Sydney Malakeh being brunette is no problem. Because Marci Miller played the role as a brunette as well.

Days of our Lives: Sofia Mattsson a Likely Abby Recast

However, I still suspect that new newcomer Sofia Mattsson, who debuts in early 2027, is more likely to be Abigail Deveraux, maybe with amnesia. Because we’ve been told Sofia’s playing a new character. But that doesn’t mean that she’s not Abigail with amnesia. Because she could start out as a new character and then we find out. All right.

Now, let’s talk about who I think Sydney Malakeh is actually playing. Because this character hasn’t been seen in five years and has been talked about a whole lot recently. The last time we saw this character was on Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas back in 2021. If you haven’t guessed, I’m talking about Sydney DiMera. It would be funny if they hired a Sydney to play a Sydney.

DOOL: Sydney DiMera Hints Everywhere

We know that EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney)’s daughter has been name dropped a whole lot lately just out of the blue. There was her broken arm she had to have surgery for and then EJ has been talking about Sydney coming to visit soon over the summer and then we had some one-sided phone conversations with her and EJ freaked out when he learned his murderous sister Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) has been calling Sydney and invited her to meet her in Paris for fashion week and some shopping.

But now Kristen is on the run from EJ to avoid being exiled to the DiMera Island in punishment for trying to have Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) killed. And Sydney has been living with her mom Sami Brady all this time. And now they’re in Italy where her mom’s engaged to Dante Vitali, some guy we’ve never met. But maybe Sydney is going to come to Salem and then sticks around until Sami returns in 2027 for her big story line.

Days of our Lives: Sydney on Her Way Back?

So, if you don’t remember the history, Sydney DiMera was born in 2009. So, she should be 17 right now. I’m guessing if this new actress Sydney is playing recast Sydney DiMera, she may be playing close to that age, maybe a few years older. Maybe they’ve tacked on a couple of years to 21 to age her up with the other young set and so she can drink.

In the little promo video that Days posted, they had her dressed very nicely, very stylishly, modestly, no cleavage showing. So, she may be playing somebody younger, somebody more innocent, somebody not provocative since she didn’t have cleavage showing. I’m sure Johnny will be thrilled to see his little sister.

Sydney is a Welcome Addition on Days

And if it is Sydney recast, she’d be thrilled to meet Johnny’s kids and his wife Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens). And if they have her playing that age, you know, if it’s recast Sydney, she might even catch Aaron Green (Louis Tomeo)’s eye and compete with Ari for him. Plus, if Sydney Malakeh portrays Sydney DiMera, she would bring fresh energy as a next generation character of two legacy families, the DiMeras and the Bradys. And we’ll know more in just a couple of weeks.

Young and the Restless spoilers for next week anticipate Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle)’s steamy kiss that finally happens. Plus, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) has a vibe of his own happening in rehab. We have got the latest Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of August 24th.

And also in the week of August 24th through the 28th, we’ve got Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) worrying about Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) going off on Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) while Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) faces a growing army of enemies looking to take him down hard.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nikki Worries

First, let’s talk about Jack’s situation that has Nikki so worried. At the end of this week, Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) heads over to Jabot to talk to Jack about Billy Abbott. And as we predicted, Lily offers to pay back the loan that John Abbott (Jerry Douglas) gave Philip Chancellor decades ago with interest. That way, Lily and Jack can wipe the slate clean. They can honor the debt it was owed to John while preserving both Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) and John Abbott’s legacies.

Jack tells Lily he wants to think it over, but she presses him and says this is urgent. She wants to get it all settled before Billy gets even crazier. But Jack reminds Lily that there’s more at stake in this for him. This isn’t just about a company for Jack. This is about his family. But he does agree to consider it and Lily leaves just as Kyle Abbott shows up and then Jack tells Kyle about the offer that Lily made.

Jack Risks Alienating Billy Y&R

The issue is Jack knows that if he takes the offer, Billy will see it as a betrayal. That’s why he’s hesitating and Jack worries that Billy will just cut him out of his life. And then next week’s Young and the Restless spoilers have Nikki showing up at Jabot and she tells Jack she senses he wants privacy and Nikki is worried that something is wrong.

So, I’m sure Jack’s going to fill Nikki in about Billy’s claims about Chancellor and the war between Billy, Lily and Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn). I mean maybe Victor already told Nikki at this point, but I kind of doubt it because Victor usually hides most things from Nikki, even things that don’t need to be hidden. But somebody else might have told her. So, that may be why she comes to check on Jack.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor Ready to Strike

And at the end of this week, Cane stops by and tells Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Adam what’s going on with Billy’s latest Chancellor scheme. We predicted that Cane would wind up working with both Adam and Victor and that manifest in coming days. He’s furious. Billy’s trying to take Chancellor and Victor’s calling Billy a punk.

And then Cane tells Victor that unfortunately Billy might actually have the law on his side. Cane tells Adam and Victor that Billy is claiming Chancellor belongs to the Abbotts and Billy is planning to take over and run it himself. And of course, Victor explodes and says no way is he going to let Billy get his hands on Katherine’s company.

Adam Targets Billy on Y&R

So, Cane tells Victor and Adam that he thinks Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) actually knew about the unpaid loan, but that she kept Billy in the dark about it. And Adam, of course, finds that funny because he loathes Billy. So, Victor then orders Adam to use Newman Media to burn Billy’s reputation to a pile of ash. Problem is that might also tank John Abbott’s legacy. And you know, Cane doesn’t care so much about that other than Jack might get in the game, but he wants Adam to promise none of this Newman Media stuff will blow back on Lily.

Meanwhile, Chelsea Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) shows up really irritated because Billy wouldn’t give her any information. But Adam says Billy’s not the only source and says Cane’s going to give them everything they need for this article. Chelsea thinks Victor is tainting their story and Chelsea’s wondering if Billy is in the right about this. I mean, that’s debatable. He’s certainly not acting right about it.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Victor’s Run-In with Billy

And then we also have Victor facing off with Billy by the end of this week up at the GCAC. And Victor vows to destroy Billy. He makes it clear, Victor says he will never let Billy run Katherine’s company. And then Billy runs into Cane and Lily and gloats that he will be running their company very soon. So, this Chancellor storyline has almost everybody pulled into it. And I honestly don’t see Billy coming out on top. It would be a big change if he did.

Also, we’ve got more on Nick Newman’s rehab struggle. Remember, Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) just showed up to see Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) at Crimson Lights and then she went to visit Nick at rehab after that. He’s been refusing to see his family when they’ve tried to visit and he tells Sharon that they may be annoyed with him. Bottom line is Nick’s just not ready for other visitors. And then Sharon stresses him out when she tells Nick about Matt stopping by Crimson Lights and saying that he really needs Sharon and Nick’s forgiveness.

Matt Desperate for Forgiveness on Y&R

So, Sharon’s telling Nick that Matt doesn’t expect everybody to forgive him, but he desperately and very specifically wants Nick and Sharon’s forgiveness. And this ticks Nick off because he’s got no interest in forgiving Matt at all. And Sharon said that she doesn’t want to see Matt around, but she says seeing him doesn’t hurt her like it used to. Nick says he doesn’t want to deal with any version of Matt when he gets out of rehab.

And Sharon thinks it’s okay for Nick to decide if family can visit him or not, that this process belongs to him. Sharon’s just glad that Nick agreed to let her visit. And he appreciates that Sharon always cuts him a break and is kind to him. And then Nick tells her that basically he and Sharon have seen each other at their very worst. So that’s why he feels comfortable having her there.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Sharon Urges Nick Not Rush His Recovery

Then Nick talks to Sharon about how he’s doing in rehab. She urges Nick, “Take your time. Don’t set a limit on how long it’s going to take you.” Nick also tells Sharon about Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow), the motel overdose woman that he told Sharon about the night she drove him back to rehab. So, she’s surprised to find out Marie is also in rehab with Nick. And he talked about it being a full circle moment. Says he’ll never forget Marie. Of course not, because he’s seeing her constantly.

Because in next week, Young and the Restless spoilers, we have Nick still in rehab. He’s sitting at a table alone doing a jigsaw puzzle and it looks like Marie spots a puzzle piece he didn’t have placed right and Nick asks how he missed that and Marie says sometimes it just takes a fresh pair of eyes for everything to fall into place.

Y&R Spoilers: Nick & Marie Romnce Ahead

I definitely see Nick and Marie getting closer, possibly beginning a romance, which is interesting since Nick and Sharon were talking about taking a trip together with the kids once he’s done with rehab. Meanwhile, we got to wonder if Victor has had enough of Matt defying his orders because in next week’s Young and the Restless spoilers, Phyllis Summers storms up to Adam at the GCAC bar and confronts him.

He’s there with Cane. I’m sure they’re talking about Billy and Chancellor, and Phyllis freaks and demands to know where the hell Matt is and what Adam’s family has done with him. So, it sounds like Phyllis’s new lover is MIA. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Cane and Adam taunt Phyllis that she can’t even keep a psycho like Matt Clark around.

Also, in huge, huge Young and the Restless spoilers for next week, it is finally happening. Victoria is up at Jabot and she tells Kyle she is going to love knocking the swagger out of him. And then they kiss and it is steamy. I am here for it.

But I’m sure that Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) is going to have some issues with it. And I know Victor is going to lose his whole entire mind at the idea of Victoria getting with another Abbott.

Even among some of Bravo’s most recognizable faces, introductions can still go hilariously wrong. 

Cynthia Bailey recently looked back on a memorable moment from “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” when fellow Housewife Vicki Gunvalson failed to recognize her altogether. 

The surprising encounter unfolded while the cast was filming in Atlanta and quickly became one of Bailey’s favorite behind-the-scenes stories from the anniversary series celebrating two decades of the “Real Housewives” franchise.

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While speaking on Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea,” Cynthia Bailey recalled approaching Vicki Gunvalson during filming only to realize the “Real Housewives of Orange County” veteran had absolutely no idea who she was.

“I go up to Vicki [and] she literally has no idea who I am,” Bailey said, adding, “She might’ve been a little afraid of me, actually.”

The confusion stemmed from Bailey’s appearance as 50 Cynt, the male alter ego she famously introduced during her 50th birthday celebration on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 10. 

Dressed as the character while filming at an Atlanta party, Bailey assumed Gunvalson would at least recognize her as a fellow cast member.

Instead, the model said Gunvalson appeared completely baffled. “Gunvalson is looking at me like I’m crazy, so finally I’m like, ‘Vicki, it’s Cynthia,’” Bailey recalled. The realization did not come immediately, either. According to Bailey, Gunvalson responded, “‘Cynthia?’” prompting her to clarify, “‘Bailey … from the Atlanta Housewives.’”

Only then did the situation click. Bailey said Gunvalson reacted with, “‘Oh, my God! I didn’t know who you were!’” 

Bailey’s Story Comes As Gunvalson’s Mix-Ups Continue

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For longtime Bravo viewers, the misunderstanding may not come as a complete surprise. Vicki Gunvalson has developed a reputation for occasionally confusing fellow Housewives, even within the larger franchise.

A recent example occurred during the second episode of “RHUGT: Roaring 20th,” when Gunvalson mistakenly identified former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Crystal Kung Minkoff as Sutton Stracke. Kung Minkoff later laughed off the incident while speaking to Page Six.

“I did Vicki’s podcast [before that], but sometimes we get mixed up,” Kung Minkoff said.

Meanwhile, the new season of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” marks the franchise’s 20th anniversary and brings together some of Bravo’s most recognizable personalities for a cross-country road trip. 

The series also serves as a notable return for Gunvalson, who exited “RHOC” in 2020 before rejoining Bravo programming for the milestone celebration.

While Bailey and Minkoff were able to laugh off Gunvalson’s latest cases of mistaken identity, not every interaction on “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” ended on such a light note. 

As the cast continued their cross-country adventure, Gunvalson found herself at the center of a much more serious confrontation when Teresa Giudice accused her of repeatedly making comments about her past legal troubles. 

The tension surfaced while the cast traveled together in a luxury van, when Gunvalson commented that someone could be “mean” at times before admitting, “I can be mean too.” 

That remark prompted Giudice to immediately address lingering frustrations from the previous day. “Vicki, you were mean to me yesterday,” she told the “RHOC” veteran, leaving the other Housewives noticeably silent. 

Giudice then accused Gunvalson of making remarks suggesting she had changed the most since joining the franchise and of bringing up her legal troubles. 

According to Teresa, Gunvalson had previously shouted, “Pay your taxes,” a comment she interpreted as a direct jab at the prison sentence that followed her tax fraud case. 

Gunvalson Reveals Why Her Daughter Told Andy Cohen To ‘Lose My Number’

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Before finding herself in the middle of yet another Housewives dispute, Vicki Gunvalson turned her attention away from cast drama and toward a much more personal subject: her family. 

While the “RHUGT” star has spent years sharing her life on camera, she revealed that not everyone in her inner circle shared her enthusiasm for reality television. 

In fact, according to Gunvalson, her daughter Briana Culberson had become so determined to leave the Bravo spotlight behind that she once delivered a blunt message to Andy Cohen when the possibility of returning to the franchise came up.

Speaking about her family’s complicated relationship with reality television, Gunvalson told The Hollywood Reporter that Briana’s reluctance stemmed largely from how the show portrayed her husband, Ryan Culberson, after his military service. 

Ryan, a former Marine who completed six overseas deployments, struggled with PTSD, and Gunvalson believed the series failed to handle that reality fairly. 

According to Gunvalson, the experience left a lasting impression on Briana, who eventually decided she wanted nothing more to do with the franchise. 

Recalling a conversation about a possible appearance, Gunvalson said Briana told her, “Mom, I want nothing to do with it.” She later revealed that when Cohen reached out directly about filming, Briana’s response was even more definitive. She reportedly told Cohen, “Please lose my number.” 

Vicki Gunvalson Responds To ‘Debbie Downer’ Criticism From Fans

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Gunvalson’s comments about Briana’s decision to step away from reality television also arrived as the longtime Bravo personality faced renewed scrutiny of her own. 

While her daughter has chosen a more private life away from cameras and public opinion, the 64-year-old remains firmly in the spotlight, where every interaction and on-screen moment is dissected by viewers. 

That scrutiny recently intensified after some fans and fellow Housewives labeled her a “Debbie Downer,” a description that the reality TV star reportedly found difficult to shake.

The criticism gained traction after “RHOC” cast member Emily Simpson used the phrase during a game. According to Gina Kirschenheiter, Gunvalson was deeply bothered by the label and continued bringing it up throughout filming. 

“Vicki brought it up at every event, every table, and every place we went to this season,” Kirschenheiter told Decider, adding, “She was really offended by that comment.” 

Despite the criticism, Gunvalson has pushed back against the perception that she brings negative energy to group events, arguing that she remains the same outspoken personality fans have watched for years.

If you think summer-to-fall fashion means jeans, think again! Jennifer Garner isn’t slipping into stiff denim yet, and honestly, neither are we. After seeing Garner’s breezy skirt style, we’re rocking her elevated, boutiquey look through October.

Garner was spotted heading to church in a modest black sweater, a floral midi skirt and a sleek shoulder bag. The soft, delicate print against a solid knit is a formula that works year-round, and it takes you straight from Sunday service to afternoon brunch (or just afternoon brunch — we’re not judging). At only $24, this Amazon twin is already in our cart!

Get the Allegra K Floral Midi Skirt for $24 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

This Allegra K Midi Skirt features a similar floral print, hits just below the knee and comes with a built-in slip, so you won’t have to worry about any wardrobe mishaps. The stretchy elasticized waistband is a major bonus.

Related: Jennifer Lopez Solved Our Transitional Wardrobe Woes With a $36 Dress Style

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One five-star reviewer described it as feminine, flowy and lightweight. They added, “Comfortable stretch in the waist, so it’s not too tight. Perfect with office heels or summer flip-flops.”

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Pair it with a black cashmere sweater and sandals for the full Garner Sunday look, or rock it with a silk tank and loafers for date night. At $24, this midi skirt is the low-risk closet addition you’ll reach for constantly this fall, and then again next spring.

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Blake Crouch’s thrilling sci-fi series Dark Matter follows Professor Jason Dessen, played by Joel Edgerton, after his mysterious and inexplicable disappearance. Unbeknownst to those in his waking life, Jason is trapped in a labyrinth of unending variants of his own life. Dessen embarks on a harrowing journey as he attempts to decipher this living nightmare from his true reality. Plus, not to mention, he commonly must brush up against perhaps the most terrifying antagonist one can imagine: himself. This mind-melting sci-fi masterwork received uproarious praise, and as season 2 approaches, fans are growing eager for its return to Apple TV on August 28th.

To state it plainly, the people love Dark Matter, and for good reason! Most notably, applause has been extended to each respective lead. Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, who plays Daniela Dessen, have been doted upon, most notably for their grounding presence in this effervescent labyrinthine dreamscape. While other shows that require a similar suspension of disbelief, such as Stranger Things, fell flat with critics in its later season for the floaty, nonsense plot and similarly lackluster performances, Dark Matter is made followable by the cast’s acting chops.

What to Expect from Season Two of ‘Dark Matter’

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To understand where the show is going, one must first remember where Season One left off. In short, the ending can be most accurately summarized by two events: a reunion and a choice. After an exhaustive journey, the real Jason proves his rightful identity to Daniela and his son, Charlie, played by Oakes Fegley. However, this loving embrace is cut short when dozens upon dozens of varying versions of Jason converge on one plane, creating a hair-raising standoff. Thus, all at once, they realize they will never be able to truly return to their once peaceful life, and instead make the game-time decision to step back into the Box. This edge-of-your-seat finale leaves several loose ends to be tied, as all the greats tend to. Most notably, what exactly is going to happen to the many Jasons left behind? And what awaits the Dessens in this Pandora’s Box? And can the audience really trust the real Jason?

In terms of what can be expected from Season 2, so far it appears that while the family explores what seems to be a utopia, Jason is being hunted. And this time, it isn’t by himself. Thirteen Jasons appear in body bags, leaving just him as a target for what exactly isn’t clear. As for Daniela, pushed right to her edge, this season seems to particularly explore her growing paranoia and rightful distrust of her husband. Or at least what appears to be her husband. The story culminates with an enormous battle between the family, their allies, and the all-powerful box. Will this lead to their ultimate undoing? Or will it finally put this winding story to rest? Unfortunately for the Dessen family, it appears the former is more likely.

In summary, the highly anticipated second season of ‘Dark Matter’ is just around the corner. With so much to unfold and peel back, this season sounds like it’ll be jam-packed with the same thrilling action and evocative plot that gripped audiences initially. As stated by Edgerton, in an interview with Collider, the series that once closely followed the narrative it adapted from may now diverge down a few different avenues. With just one week left of the two-year hiatus, this show is back with a vengeance, and expectations are impossibly high for the multiversal mind-bender. Here’s to hoping ‘Dark Matter’ can stick the landing.

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May 7, 2024

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Apple TV+

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Jakob Verbruggen, Alik Sakharov, Roxann Dawson, Logan George

Writers

Blake Crouch

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