HBO Max is expanding The Big Bang Theory universe with its Stuart Fails to Save the Universe spinoff — but who makes up the cast?

The Big Bang Theory, which aired on CBS from 2007 to 2019, starred Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch as a group of best friend scientists and their — sometimes polar opposite — significant others.

The Big Bang Theory won 10 Emmy Awards during its 12-season run and spawned the prequel series, Young Sheldon. The follow-up focused on Sheldon’s life (Iain Armitage) as a child prodigy growing up in Texas.

In addition to serving as an executive producer, Parsons acted as the narrator across all seven seasons — at one point even making an onscreen appearance as adult Sheldon in the 2024 finale.

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The Big Bang Theory premiered nearly two decades ago — and the TV universe has only grown with three spinoffs (and counting)! The sitcom inspired a franchise when The Big Bang Theory aired from 2007 to 2019. It starred Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch as […]

Viewers met Sheldon’s brother, Georgie (Montana Jordan), which paved the way for his love story with Mandy (Emily Osment) to inspire another spinoff, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Next up is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, headlined by Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn and Lauren Lapkus.

According to the official synopsis, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe follows Stuart Bloom as he is faced with the daunting task of “restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.”

Stuart “is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don’t go well.”

Keep scrolling to meet the cast:

Kevin Sussman

Sussman is reprising his role as Stuart Bloom, who appeared in the OG show.

Brian Posehn

Joining Sussman is Posehn’s character Bert from The Big Bang Theory.

Lauren Lapkus

Lapkus a.k.a Stuart’s girlfriend, Denise, is front and center in season 1 of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

John Ross Bowie

Bowie’s Barry Kripke is also part of the spinoff show.

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Ryan Cartwright

Cartwright has been cast in the role of Kyle.

Josh Brener

Brener, meanwhile, plays Trevor on Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Tommy Walker

Walker is also on Stuart Fails to Save the Universe as Gary.

Jenny Slatten’s daughter Christina is giving fans an update on stepdad Sumit Singh’s visa application process amid the 90 Day Fiancé star’s public ALS battle.

“I wanted to let you guys know that we have started the visa process for Sumit to come to the U.S. [and] to bring my mom so she can come here and get more treatment using her insurance,” Christina said in an Instagram video uploaded on Wednesday, July 22. “Because the doctors have told her she cannot travel alone because it’s such a long flight.”

Earlier this year, Jenny revealed she was diagnosed with ALS after experiencing symptoms for more than a year. Since receiving her diagnosis in May, Sumit has become Jenny’s “full-time caregiver” on top of being her husband.

Christina added that they decided to have Sumit apply for an “emergency tourist spousal visa” rather than a green card given her mom’s health.

“We have applied for an emergency tourist spousal visa, not for a green card. Only for a tourist visa. It’s a lot longer of a process to try to get a green card, especially right now,” she said, referring to the United States’ current immigration process. “They’re not making it easy for anyone. So we’re going the tourist route.”

Christina explained that she spoke to her senator’s office who told her that the visa process could “take some time” if Sumit is allowed to proceed.

“So we’ve started it and we’re waiting for the Indian consulate to give Sumit his appointment,” she said. “As of right now we’re still waiting on the appointment and there has been no update when that will happen.”

Christina also shared that her mother’s doctor provided a note “stating her diagnosis and that she cannot travel alone from here on out to come back to the United States.”

“We are working on it and we’re gonna try our damndest to get Sumit here with my mom. So stay tuned,” she said.

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As Sumit awaits to hear from the consulate, Christina asked fans for their “positive” thoughts as they await next steps.

“Please keep this process in your prayers. Put it out into the universe,” she shared. “Send good juju, there is absolutely no guarantees that he will get approved. But we’ve done everything asked.”

Fans were introduced to Jenny and Sumit when they first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way in 2019. The couple currently live in India and are starring in the new season of 90 Day: The Last Resort, which premiered on TLC back in June.

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Layla Taylor has a new love interest! Weeks after coming out as bisexual during a candid interview, the TV personality appeared to have confirmed who her new boo is in a new TikTok video.

Layla Taylor’s dating life has been a topic of conversation since the first season of “SLOMW” debuted on Hulu in 2024. Throughout the last four seasons, the mother of two has not only documented her divorce from Clayton Wessel, but she’s also dated Cameron Jolly and Mason McWhorter on camera.

@kelschesser Thankful she was 🙂‍↕️ #wlw #girlfriend ♬ original sound – Sonicallygifted

On July 21, TikTok creator Kelsie Chesser posted a video set to a trending Beyoncé sound, with overlaid text that read, “When I slid into my girlfriends DM’s just hoping she was into girls.” Of course, “SLOMW” fans rushed to the comments to see whether she was talking about Taylor. However, they didn’t have to speculate for too long, considering Taylor commented, “Folded.”

Taylor recently shared a video of herself holding the hand of a woman off-screen. That video also featured overlaid text that shed more light on her newfound identity. “‘You’re glowing recently’ thanks I’m dating a woman now,” the text read. She even captioned the video, “Chivalry isn’t dead it’s w the lesbians.”

Layla Taylor Recently Came Out As Bisexual

According to a previous report from The Blast, Taylor recently came out as bisexual during an interview with Jay Shetty. During the conversation, the Hulu reality star said that she’s now “gay and bi,” confirming that she has romantic feelings for men and women.

Taylor told Shetty that she’s known about her feelings for women since she was a child, but she wasn’t able to act on them because of her upbringing. Over the last few years, though, Taylor has become more comfortable with who she is and said that she’d no longer live inside of a box. “I’ll be d-mned if I’m not able to be fully who I am,” she said.

Layla Taylor’s Breakup Helped Her Realize She Was Into Women

As mentioned above, Taylor has showcased her romantic relationships on camera over the last several years. In season 4 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” viewers saw Taylor struggling in her relationship with McWhorter, who voiced his concerns about dating Taylor because of her two small children.

While speaking with Shetty, Taylor confirmed that she and McWhorter ended things and even revealed that their split helped her realize she was into women. “Honestly, I went through a breakup at the beginning of this year, and I feel like for just a long period of my life, I was constantly living my life for other people,” she said.

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“Whether that was being a mom or I was in a marriage at one point, I was married. And I just feel like I was always fulfilling other people around me. And it honestly just caused me to never really focus on myself and never be able to really just sit alone with who I am as a person… And I think honestly that breakup was like a blessing in disguise because I feel like now I’ve been fully able to just focus on Layla. And yeah, just focus on who I truly am.”

This Famous Rock Singer Recently Came Out As Gay

Te amamos, Caleb Shomo! 🖤

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

— downstage (@downstagebra) May 23, 2026

Taylor isn’t the only public figure who has recently opened up about being part of the LGBTQ+ community. According to The Blast, rock singer Caleb Shomo also came out as a “proudly gay man” this summer, sharing that it’s something he’s struggled with “for quite some time now.”

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Caleb’s Wife, Fleur, Still Supports Him

Caleb’s wife of 14 years, Fleur Shomo, broke her silence on the news and said that while she was hurt by his revelation, she would still support him through thick and thin.

“Nobody will know anything about our marriage like we do. And no one can ever truly know what depths of love exist between two people unless they are those people,” she said. “I already miss it & my husband more than anything. Our story was a good one. And now it’s done.”

Chris Brown shared a photograph of his baby boy, Arrow, whom he shares with Jada Wallace, and the internet is going crazy over the adorable picture. The father of four shared the pic on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, July 22.

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Brown Shares Picture Of Baby Boy With Fans

Brown and Wallace welcomed little Arrow in April, and he gave his fans a peek at his little bundle of joy via Instagram on Wednesday. The ‘Ayo’ singer shared the snap on his Instagram Stories, showing him holding Arrow as the baby sits in a car seat. He also added a heart emoji to the snapshot.

Both Arrow and Brown appear to be flashing wide grins in the picture, and it’s so cute that it quickly went viral as his fans reacted.

Fans React To Brown’s Baby Photograph

The post received more than 50,000 likes within hours of being shared on TSR’s Instagram page, and fans reacted to the “adorable” snap.

User @herealnayblanco wrote, “Whewww this baby is his twiniest twin 😂😍.”

@moe_murda added, “Only baby i’ve ever seen that happy to see his pappy 🥹🥹🥹😂❤️.”

@boy_momma412 replied, “Adorable 😍😍🔥.”

User @ayobreezy___ added, “Look at my man with his baby🥹 I love seeing him like this♥️.”

@lamarunlimited noted, “Should’ve named him Chris Jr that’s his lil twin fa sho 💯.”

@joy.faith16 wrote, “He just like Royalty when she was a baby😍.”

User @vintagejunkiie added, “Sweet boy Arrow 😍.”

@bringing_the_information_2u noted that parenthood is not for the weak. “He strong cause them car seats be heavy 😂😂😂.”

The Singer Has Four Children

In addition to his latest arrival, Brown has three more children. He welcomed his oldest daughter, 12-year-old Royalty, with model Nia Guzman, per PEOPLE. The artist dedicated his album ‘Royalty’ to his firstborn.

He also shares his son, 6-year-old Aeko, with Ammika Harris, whom the singer has accused of stealing his “whole face” on Instagram, per PEOPLE.

Brown also shares daughter Lovely, 4, with esthetician Diamond Brown.

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Over the weekend, a 23-year-old woman lost her life in Japan after a man fell from a building onto her. He survived the fall, which happened on Sunday (July 20) in a busy district.

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Details About Apartment Building Death In Japan

According to ABC News 4, the woman who died was named Houra Inaba. Media outlets such as Japan Today said the 23-year-old passed away in the hospital after a 29-year-old Shinsei Taguchi landed on her as she walked along a sidewalk with a friend. The friend called emergency services. Inaba died from hemorrhagic shock at around 5:30 a.m., per Japan Today. Reports say the incident occurred at around 1 a.m. in the Sakae district of Nagoya, a city about halfway between Tokyo and Osaka. The area is reportedly packed with shops, office buildings and apartment complexes.

How Did The Fall Happen?

Unlike the 23-year-old woman, Taguchi reportedly survived the drop. However, per ABC News 4, he is still unconscious and in critical condition. At this time, investigators are still trying to determine what happened that caused Shinsei Taguchi to fall from the 12-story apartment building. It’s unclear whether he accidentally fell or intentionally jump and from which level.

Woman’s “Rope Jumping” Death Also Recently Went Viral

This story out of Japan has made its way across social media platforms. Many are expressing condolences for the victim’s family, while others are calling out the survivor, even alleging he should be charged in the death. The investigation is still pending.

Last month, another bizarre death of a young woman went viral on social media. 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas passed away during rope jumping activity in Brazil. Video footage shows the moment two instructors let her go with no safety cord attached, only to realize their actions a few moments later.  Though she reportedly survived initial impact with the ground approximately 130 feet below, she later died from her injuries. Also, officials charged three individuals in connection.

New Details Surface In “Rope Jumping” Death Of 21-Year-Old Woman In Brazil As Three Instructors Are Charged (UPDATE)

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Over the years, celebrities have opened up about freezing their eggs — including medical and personal reasons for taking control of their fertility.

“Doing ovarian reserve is important for me, because I’m fortunate enough to have that as an option,” Halsey said during an April 2018 The Doctors appearance, noting she made her choice after suffering a miscarriage mid-concert. “And I need to be aggressive about protecting my fertility [and] about protecting myself.”

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Lainey Wilson, for her part, revealed in a 2026 trailer for her Keepin’ Country Cool documentary that she froze her eggs because “the Lord has other plans” with a family planning timeline.

Love Is Blind star Chelsea Griffin, meanwhile, opted to take control of her fertility following her divorce in May 2026, sharing her story two months later.

Scroll down to see which other stars have frozen their eggs — as well as embryos:

Whew, Roommates! The debate over Yung Miami’s hit song ‘Spend Dat’ isn’t slowing down. Nicci Gilbert, one of the voices behind the R&B group Brownstone, recently jumped into the conversation and shared her thoughts on the viral track. Now, with social media still going back and forth over Miami’s record, Trina has entered the chat with some words on how she should move going forward.

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Trina Defends Yung Miami Amid Ongoing Debate Over ‘Spend Dat’

Recently, Trina pulled up to the ‘So Who Gon Say It’ podcast, where she addressed the haters, opened up about relationships, and reflected on how she has handled negativity and criticism throughout her career. During the conversation with Chella H, Trina also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Yung Miami’s hit song, ‘Spend Dat.’ Although she never mentioned anyone by name, Trina said she doesn’t understand why people keep criticizing Miami for simply making music. She also said she thinks speaking on whether ‘Spend Dat’ deserves Grammy recognition is going too far.

“Who are you to say she shouldn’t receive a Grammy. You’re not God. It doesn’t matter if you don’t like it. Keep your opinion, that’s fine.” Trina added, “But then these are the same people that are so Godly and so for the rights. If you are so right then you don’t even have the time to be distracted by that. If your so right this isn’t even in your ears. She’s just making music, that’s the only thing she’s doing nothing else.” 

She then encouraged Caresha to keep going, keep chasing her dreams, and to ignore the noise. Trina also pointed out that plenty of folks criticized the music Miami dropped before ‘Spend Dat,’ but now they can’t get enough of the record as it continues taking over the internet and airwaves. “Continue to win Yung Miami. Continue to grow, continue to flourish, continue to live your dream, live out fully what you got in this game to do. Stay humble and just keep living your life.” Trina said.

Nicci Gilbert Sparks Debate After Giving Her “Unpopular Opinion” On ‘Spend Dat’

Conversations about Yung Miami and ‘Spend Dat’ have kept social media buzzing all summer, but Nicci Gilbert took the debate to another level when she shared her thoughts on the record. Shortly after Yung Miami appeared at the BET Awards in June, Nicci hopped on Instagram and weighed in on the song’s influence. She told her followers that real creators deserve real recognition and explained that while she doesn’t believe ‘Spend Dat’ will push people to boost or scam, those issues continue to plague the culture. Nicci also made it clear that she wasn’t about to jump on the bandwagon just because everyone else was enjoying the song. “I’m not buying into the hype because everybody else is. Never have, never will!” 

Nicci later slid into her own comment section to double down, adding that although she doesn’t think Caresha is encouraging people to make certain decisions, she still believes music carries influence and can leave a lasting impact. “Music is too powerful to pretend like it doesn’t impact our Community & Culture . I hope more people take it seriously 🙏🏽,” Gilbert wrote. 

Social Media Continues To Sound OFF As The ‘Spend Dat’ Conversation Continues

Once The Shade Room posted the clips of Trina and Nicci Gilbert, the comment section lit up. Plenty of Roomies applauded Trina for standing up for Yung Miami, while others doubled down, saying ‘Spend Dat’ is a certified hit and Caresha deserves to enjoy her moment. Peep some of the reactions below.

Instagram user @bonnie_flame wrote, “I don’t understand what all the controversy is about !! It’s been wayyy worst music in the past and present .. stop hating on my girl lol 😤” 

Instagram user @therealdee27 wrote, “One thing about Miami we gone stick together! 🫶🏾😍 #SpendDat” 

While Instagram user @thamaniac wrote, “Trina well said 👏” 

Then Instagram user @kidinfamous wrote, “Trina one of the pioneers of the Miami turn up lol She lowkey might hop on the remix 😂🔥” 

Another Instagram user @mrcoolbeardguy wrote, “That song plays every 5 mins on the radio even the country stations & latino station plays it 😂💯” 

Instagram user @mss.crystall wrote, “funny thing is nobody can’t stop what God has for you ..” 

Then another Instagram user @jaguar__jag wrote, “Let that girl have her moment she deserves it.” 

While another Instagram user @brandi_baybee wrote, “Keep WINNING Yung Miami🏆 dats it. dats all🔥🔥” 

Finally, Instagram user @heatherloveletter wrote, “VERY WELL SAID TRINA👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜📌💯” 

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