By Chris Snellgrove
| Published 26 seconds ago

Part of what makes Batman’s rogues gallery so compelling is that many of the bad guys in it are surprisingly sympathetic. Mr. Freeze isn’t some generic sci-fi villain, for example; he’s a man on a mission to save his dying wife. Two-Face wasn’t born a monster; rather, a monstrous transformation was forced upon him, breaking his mind. Unless you watched Batman: The Animated Series, though, you may not realize who the most sympathetic villain of all is: Clayface. Once a movie star, he was disfigured and embraced a desperate solution to restore his good looks. Unfortunately, it all went wrong, and his mind embraced the horror that his body had become.

Surprisingly enough, James Gunn decided that a solo Clayface movie should be the third film in the DCU. Obviously, it’s a bold strategy to make a Batman villain movie without Batman, and many fans questioned whether the Superman director had gone a little loopy. Apparently, though, there’s method to Gunn’s madness: the official trailer for Clayface gives us our best look yet at the DC’s first real horror film. With captivating performances and genuinely creepy body horror, this trailer promises to deliver all the scares that comic book fans can handle.

Definitely Eat BEFORE You Watch The Trailer

The Clayface trailer reveals a slightly tweaked origin story for main character Matt Hagen. Instead of being a more established actor, he’s a young, rising star with his entire career ahead of him. Instead of getting injured in a car accident like in Batman: The Animated Series, he is attacked by a local crime boss who leaves the actor’s beautiful face scarred and deformed. Hagen connects with a scientist who is working on an experimental procedure that could restore his famous face. At first, it works; however, it doesn’t take long for his body to start breaking down, transforming Gotham’s latest actor into its latest supervillain.

The trailer is very solid and will go a long way towards restoring the faith of fans nervous about the failure of Supergirl. Previously, those fans were asking the obvious question: if DC had such trouble creating a successful superhero film (something they had done many times before), how bad would their first horror film be? However, this trailer hints at an ambitious, well-crafted movie that will potentially blow us away. It looks so good, in fact, that we can forgive some of its more trope-y elements, like including a creepy, slowed-down version of a popular song (“Do You Realize??” by the Flaming Lips). 

A Killer Leading Man

What does the trailer do well? For one thing, Clayface leading actor Tom Rhys Harries does an amazing job as the titular character. His passion is palpable, and he really sells the idea that this rising star is in over his head at every turn. That helps make Clayface a more sympathetic character, of course: like most real-life villains, this fictional character is a victim of circumstances beyond his control. Furthermore, the road to his personal hell is paved with actions that most of us would take in his place, including taking desperate measures to get his old life back.

Aside from Harries’ excellent performance, the best thing about this Clayface trailer is how fully it leans into body horror. Now, these kinds of frights aren’t for everyone, but if you love the filmography of David Cronenberg, you’ll like what you see here. Shots of our protagonist’s scarred face are truly jarring, and it’s tough not to wince in sympathetic pain when watching his body writhe and transform. The creepy climax, though, is when his eyes start getting covered by his skin. Trust me: you’re going to scream into your hand when you see him bust the scissors out!

Body Horror Is Back On The Menu, Boys

The performances, music, and gross-out special effects come together to create a perfectly unsettling vibe. Gotham’s aesthetic is one of glamorous decay, one that channels the colorful excess of Batman Forever and the grimy bleakness of Joker. The creepy song does its job to keep you on the edge of your seat as you await the revelation of each new terror. The Clayface trailer is peak horror perfection: you can’t look away, even as you know that everything is going to get worse for every single person you see onscreen.

Obviously, this is just a trailer, and its good editing doesn’t mean the film will be good (remember, Supergirl had tight trailers, too). However, this is a movie I’ve had faith in ever since I heard that horror auteur Mike Flanagan was writing the script. Looking at the trailer, that faith has been rewarded, as the whole movie looks just as eerie and unsettling as I hoped it would. Will the final film live up to this trailer and the general hype? We’ll find out when Clayface oozes into theaters on October 23.  

By Robert Scucci
| Published 43 seconds ago

In preparation for Focker-in-Law‘s Thanksgiving release, I’ve been slowly revisiting the Meet the Parents franchise because, generally speaking, I like it. I most recently reviewed Little Fockers because I knew it was the franchise’s low point and wanted to get it out of the way. I saw it in theaters, barely remembered it because it was so inconsequential, and all it made me want to do was revisit the first two films because they’re both great.

I was initially apprehensive about revisiting 2000’s Meet the Parents, a film I’ve probably seen a dozen times, because I was worried it wouldn’t hold up. The thing is, Meet the Parents is a masterclass in miscommunication and escalation, making it one of the best widely released romantic comedies of its era. Meet the Fockers builds on that energy and makes for a fantastic sequel, though my memory could be deceiving me until I give it a proper rewatch.

Every seemingly innocuous setup in Meet the Parents has a satisfying payoff, and not a single gag is wasted or rushed. Most importantly, the first two films, especially Meet the Parents, still feel fresh because it’s our first time spending time with these characters. Learning about their individual personalities and how they interact with each other is where most of the comedy comes from. Little Fockers isn’t nearly as memorable because it plays more like a “here we go again” kind of film, whereas its predecessors get their laughs by actively developing these characters while introducing multiple conflicts.

The Quick And Dirty Rundown

On its face, Meet the Parents is your typical rom-com about a man trying to win the approval of his girlfriend’s parents, and then it goes completely off the rails. 

Ben Stiller’s Greg Focker wants to propose to his girlfriend, Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo), not knowing that her father, Jack (Robert De Niro), is a former CIA interrogator with an uncanny ability to sniff out deception. While visiting the Byrnes’ home for the weekend, Greg learns this firsthand, kicking off a series of incidents that not only make him look like a fool, but also like a total psychopath. It also introduces us to the “circle of trust” that Jack has created for his family, implying that if that trust is breached, the consequences will be dire.

Here’s how things go for Greg in Meet the Parents: the airport loses his luggage, forcing him to borrow clothes from the Byrnes family. It’s a simple conflict, but when the airline allegedly finds his luggage and accidentally ships the wrong bag to the Byrnes’ house well into the second act, it backfires spectacularly. Greg is generally an honest guy, but he’s completely intimidated by Jack. Whenever Jack grills him on literally any topic, Greg nervously blurts out a white lie. Those lies compound exponentially, making Jack believe that everything coming out of Greg’s mouth is deceptive.

Pam throws Greg’s pack of cigarettes onto the roof in one of the earliest scenes because Jack sees smoking as a “sign of weakness,” and we see how disastrously that decision turns out during the rehearsal dinner for Pam’s younger sister Debbie (Nicole DeHuff) and her fiancé Bob (Thomas McCarthy). The disaster involves a heavily lacquered altar hand-built by Pam’s ex-fiancé Kevin Rawley (Owen Wilson), who, in Jack’s mind, is the man who got away from his favorite daughter.

Greg’s medical qualifications are repeatedly called into question because he willingly works as a nurse despite acing his MCATs and supposedly being able to pursue any career in medicine that he wants. Then Jack’s cat, Mr. Jinx, takes an immediate dislike to Greg, and Jack finds a marijuana pipe in Greg’s coat pocket shortly after an awkward conversation about Peter, Paul and Mary’s hit song “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” Jack never once stops to consider that the pipe might belong to Denny (John Abrahams), his own son, who owns the jacket.

These exchanges make Greg look like the worst person imaginable in Jack’s eyes, and they make you cringe because all he really needs to do is stop and explain himself for 10 seconds, something he never properly does at any point in Meet the Parents.

Every Single Setup Pays Off

This might sound like comedy writing 101, but my biggest gripe with lesser films is that they follow a painfully obvious setup-to-punchline formula. Somebody says, “Don’t press the red button,” and then three seconds later, somebody presses it.

Meet the Parents does the exact opposite. It plants little seeds from the very beginning, with the humor coming from how much later something is going to blow wildly out of proportion for Greg. The cheap champagne he buys pops open and shatters Jack’s mother’s urn sitting on the mantel, which is the very same urn Greg joked about earlier because he thought it was one of Jack’s sleek new nanny cams.

The debate over whether a cat can flush a toilet culminates in a septic overflow on the day of the rehearsal dinner, and suddenly it’s Greg against his potential new father-in-law’s special little guy. Every first-act exchange that initially feels like a passing comment comes back in the worst possible way, making it impossible for Greg to save face.

Watching Meet the Parents was a breath of fresh air after forcing myself through Little Fockers because this is the real deal. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller’s characters are still reading the room and just beginning to figure each other out. By the time we get to the third film, it’s “been there, done that, how do we milk this cat?” Luckily, Meet the Parents, which is currently streaming on Netflix alongside the rest of the franchise, tells you exactly how to milk a cat because, according to Greg, you can milk anything with nipples. Just don’t tell Jack.

Gabbriette made sure her wedding looks were as one-of-a-kind as her love with Matty Healy.

Gabbriette, 28, opened up to Vogue about her three custom wedding looks ahead of tying the knot with the singer on July 18. “I’ve always loved designers like Matières Fécales that tell stories through fabric,” the model told the publication in an interview published on Tuesday, July 21. “Their last show was just a full story, and I just felt like they were a perfect match.”

First, Gabbriette worked on her pre-wedding dress, called the “Leigh,” which was inspired by the musician’s love for Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The “something old” Martin Margiela design, which was from her own closet, featured a black silhouette with white tulle poking out on the back of her skirt and lining her hem. The rest of the look was equipped with long sleeves and a fitted bodice.

“Is bridal always white? Clearly not,” Gabbriette said of her epic look. “Bridal is whatever you want it to be. I’ve always been a fan of black clothing, and it felt right using this dress that I’ve loved for so long and repurposing it.”

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As for her ceremony dress, Gabbriette nicknamed the gown “Gabriella.” The stunning white dress was equipped with a pleated bodice and whimsical skirt that cascaded into a long train. She complemented the look with a veil and Christian Louboutin heels.

“I feel like a princess,” she gushed of the look. “That was the goal.” Her mom, Chayo Bechtel, agreed, “It’s stunning. Stunning.”

Gabbriette topped off her bridal era by wearing a two-piece leather set for her afterparty. Her fresh ensemble was complete with a satin riding hat, flared pants and a plunging jacket. She tied her look together with another pair of red bottoms.

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“This is when I’m going to come out [and say], ‘Time to party!’” Gabbriette exclaimed of the fit, ensuring she would have a glass of champagne in her hand. “Honestly, I see a little bit of Nicole Kidman or Kylie Minogue going on,” she noted of the vibe.

Chayo also shared what she was most looking forward to at the nuptials. “Well, there are a few things,” she began. “Number one is seeing her dressed as a princess. Number two, witnessing my daughter marrying her best friend. And the third is just the celebration, to watch everybody celebrate this amazing event and true love.”

Gabbriette was just as excited to tie the knot with Healy, 37, whom she’s been with since September 2023. “I’m very excited about getting married—it’s been like eight months of planning,” she shared. “I feel like him and I should have just eloped, but it’s fine.”

General Hospital early weekly spoilers for July 27 – 31, 2026 excite as Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) is panicking when something unethical and illegal that he did comes to light. Also, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) is racing against time, but maybe just too late.

Also, during the week of July 27th through the 31st, we’ll see Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) nearly drowning, plus Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) is like a dog with a bone and lots more. And as we always do on early edition day, we talk about the rest of this week and then we get into what is coming next week.

General Hospital: Jack Shocks Anna

With that in mind, on Wednesday, July 22nd, we’ve got Jack warning Anna. She had Detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) search for the Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) shooting files and they found nothing. They are just missing. So, Anna tells Jack that Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) had the most motive to shoot Cullum on the pier that night and Jack tells Anna it was not Cassius. So, then Anna wants to know why Brennan seems so certain because he definitely does and so she wants to know why that is.

I suspect Jack may tell Anna he knows who it is and that it’s definitely not Cassius that the WSB is doing a whitewash job on Cullum and the shooter is someone innocent who saved Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton). We’ll see if Jack actually drops Rocco Falconeri’s (Finn Carr)name. Also, Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) surprises Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner).

So, in Portia’s room at General Hospital, Curtis says maybe because it’s the baby’s first night at home, I can stay there, too. Portia doesn’t look thrilled even though she is getting out and gets to take her baby home. So, I’m wondering if she surprises Curtis with a yes or a no. And I also wonder how would Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) feel if it’s a yes and even that Curtis was asking to stay at Portia’s house.

GH Spoilers: Missing Evidence and Custody Battles

Britt gets some tough love. She just got her job back. Not happy about handling extra duties for the GH softball team. I think Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) is going to be all over Britt during her probation. Also, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) explains his plan. He and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) are discussing the black box and Brennan. And Carly asked Valentin what’s to stop Brennan from killing him the second that he gets the box.

Also, Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) is caught off guard on Wednesday. He’s talking to Jordan and asked if she has any regrets. And I wonder if that’s about turning down Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) offer to get her scars fixed at the same clinic that Michael was treated at. I’m betting he can get Jordan past the waiting list since Michael is a past patient.

Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) tells Dante she knows what she has to do. She’s just not sure that she can do it. So, this is obviously about Lulu and about Valentin. And I wonder if Lulu is going to give up and just agree to the 50/50 custody and let Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) stay with her dad part-time or if she’ll let her move in at Carly’s. Also, Wednesday, Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) reconnects with Quinn (Jequan Jackson), a football friend, and he’s there to make amends, but Kai won’t be friends with him unless Quinn also makes amends with Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), too.

General Hospital: Drew’s Drowning and Jason’s Return

Then on Thursday, July 23rd, Laura Collins (Genie Francis) has some information for Dante, and I’m betting Laura gives Dante the heads up that Anna is searching furiously for those missing Cullum case files. Laura knows they are all protecting Rocco and I’m sure Dante will appreciate the heads up. He is going to face more issues over this missing evidence according to General Hospital spoilers. And I wonder at some point will Dante just tell Anna the truth about Rocco.

Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) compares notes with Michael maybe about Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) and Anna has an offer for Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard). So, GH summer spoilers said that a PCPD shakeup gives him the chance to restore his professional reputation. So, I wonder if Anna wants Chase to find the Cullum shooting evidence that’s missing.

We also have Rocco having a heart-to-heart with Grandpa Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) likely about the shooting. Nina cooks up a wild idea. And with Willow leaving town for a DC trip, Nina is the one there for Scout’s lake swim. So that means Nina’s going to be bringing Drew with her. And I wonder if Nina sees the lake, sees the wheelchair, sees Drew, and thinks, “Hm, accidents happen.”

GH Spoilers: Lucas Makes Amends

Friday, July 24th, Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) tells somebody he’s sorry. Maybe it’s Joe. I expect more scenes with them. Maybe it’ll be Britt if Lucas is teasing her about all the extra work and probation she’s got. Jack delivers bad news to somebody. I bet it’s to Nina because Jack can’t find the black box. Nina’s with Drew out at the Quartermaine lake dock when he stuns Nina by speaking to her and says, “What’s the matter, Nina?” “Bad news.”

So, Drew might have heard her on the call with Jack. I’m betting Drew says more than that and provokes Nina because a General Hospital spoiler says she’s pushed too far and she pushes back. I think that’s literal. And she pushes Drew’s wheelchair off the dock or at least kicks the brake off and just lets it roll right in on its own.

General Hospital Spoilers: Gio to the Rescue

Unfortunately for Nina, there’s another spoiler that says Giovanni Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) saves a life and some people in Port Charles wish he had not. So, it sounds like Drew does go in the lake and lifeguard Gio dives in to save him, which is a darned shame. Willow, Nina, Jack, Tracy, and others are all going to wish Gio had just let Drew sink to the bottom, but of course, he’d never do that.

Elizabeth is pushing back on Willow. Maybe about the two strokes at her house or Drew winding up in the lake. Dante has a test for Chase and it may tie to these missing case files that Dante got rid of. Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) and Jason are back from their trip and we’re going to see him showing up at GH. Britt sees Jason and smiles. She’s thrilled, but I don’t think Britt should be because I think Jason is not there for a loved up reunion.

GH Spoilers: Ongoing Crises and New Arrivals

Then the week of July 27th through the 31st, it looks like Valentin approaches Jack with the black box because GH spoiler says that he gets what he needs and it comes from a surprising source. And I suspect that surprise is Valentin. However, Jack’s going to have to pay a high price for it. Then he’s going to contact Nina and tell her about the breakthrough, but it may be too late because of what happened out at the lake.

Rocco’s not out of the woods for shooting Cullum now that Anna is digging into it. But Rocco is going to have help from Dante and Laura and Sonny and also from Jack. Also, Jason is going to press Rocco to put all this behind him. Stella Henry (Vernee Watson) welcomes Marshall Ashford (Robert Gossett) home to Port Charles and he definitely wants to meet his new grandson. Rocco soon gets closer to Scout Cain (Kayden Brenna Tokarski), who’s been aged up as a teenager. Things remain rocky between Rocco, Danny, and Charlotte. We also have Jason pressing Danny to play nice with Drew so that he can keep seeing his sister Scout.

Ava & Ethan Spark on General Hospital

Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean Parsons) and Ava Jerome (Maura West) heat up, but that won’t last long because he’s got to be going on the run. Also, it looks like Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer), the new doctor, may have some ties in Port Charles he wasn’t expecting.

Jason begins having important conversations with those closest to him. He’s going to tell them about the changes he’s going to make in his life after the whole WSB torture thing. Look for the debut of Troy Appel as businessman Hudson, who’s going to be tied to some villains. I wonder if he might be one of Sidwell’s allies who comes to town to do his dirty work since Jordan is unwilling to help Sidwell.

General Hospital Update: Kirsten Storms Updates Fans

Also, quick update on actress Kirsten Storms. She chopped off her hair and went back to brunette and it is super cute. The actress also talked in a post about the stress of having been put into show business, starting an elementary school and the pressure of that and how she always envied people that were living normal lives.

And she also said she and Brandon Barash will work out their issues over their daughter and ask that people not talk about it online because their daughter’s old enough to Google her name. So, I’m not going to mention her name here respectfully.

Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for July 27 – 31, 2026 stun as with Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) is being absolutely brutal with somebody that she claims to love and also Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) is totally disgusted with what happens with Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and also to Will Spencer (Crew Morrow).

Also, during the week of July 27th through the 31st, we’re going to see Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) making her move, plus Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) getting to work and some of the Foresters pack up and leave for Monaco. And as we always do on early edition day, we’re going to go over what’s happening the rest of this week. Then we’re going to get into the juicy spoilers coming next week.

Bold and the Beautiful: Bill Laughs at Eric’s Expense

So, on Wednesday, July 22nd, Bill is mocking Eric Forrester (John McCook) and the memes being spread of him online, but Katie’s not laughing. She’s devastated at the nasty things that Eric said to her. But Bill reminds Katie that public opinion is on their side, and what Eric did makes himself look unhinged and also makes Forrester Creations look weak and threatened by this new startup, Logan.

Bold and Beautiful: RJ Flips Out

R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) is defending his family. I’m sure he’s going to be livid at Will who accidentally punched Eric. The whole thing with him and R.J. was so contrived. Why would Eric be at Bikini Bar with the early 20s set from the office anyway?

And once again, R.J. started things talking big and Will was already annoyed because of how Eric was talking smack about Katie. I also expect Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) to say some harsh things to Will and make it clear that she’s done with him forever after this. We’ll get to see Electra’s little pouty face in her mind.

This is one more betrayal from Will. And let’s be real, Eric flat out lied to the reporter about Katie, so it’s understandable why Will was so ticked off. But even so, it was also clear he wasn’t aiming for Eric. This was just a messy situation. And again, R.J. started all of it.

B&B Spoilers: Eric’s Injury and Family Warfare

Brooke is back and she and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) rush into the Forrester mansion as Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) tells them, “Thank God you’re here.” She tells Brooke that she’s been going out of her mind and Brooke asks how Eric is. And she says they got R.J.’s text and they rushed right over to the mansion.

So, Ridge wants to know where is Eric and Donna says that Electra said they are still a few minutes away. So, Brooke asks how Eric is doing and says that R.J. didn’t really give them any details. And Ridge chimes in that Will punched Eric and he just went down. Donna says she can’t believe their nephew would do something so cruel and to Eric of all people.

Bold and the Beautiful: Eric Worries Everyone

Ridge wants to know why Donna can’t believe it since that’s who Will is and says he’s out of control. We’re going to get the violent Spencer stuff. Then Electra and R.J. help Eric through the front door and he assures everybody that he is fine. Donna hugs and fusses over Eric, who says, “Don’t worry.” But Donna is worried. And Ridge wants to get Eric to the hospital to get him checked out. But Electra says they already tried. He refused. R.J. said Eric definitely wouldn’t agree to it.

Donna’s honey bear insists that he’s okay. Eric says he’s just a little shaken up. Then he said it’ll take more than a punch from Will to knock him out. That was not a sucker punch. And I just maybe Eric doesn’t engage in a lot of street fighting or bar fighting. So the Forrester and Spencer war is clearly heating up. I’m sure Ridge and everybody are going to be furious that Eric’s being called unhinged when he’s the one who just got hit. But you know, wrong place, wrong time. Don’t get between R.J. and Will. That’s the moral of the story for Eric.

Bold and the Beautiful: Katie’s Reckoning and Dylan’s Opportunity

Then on Thursday, July 23rd, Katie shows up to check on Eric. I’m sure she hears about it from Will, maybe from Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) since he was there, too. And of course, Katie’s going to feel bad that Eric got hit. But Katie is also upset. She is really bothered by the nasty and untrue things that Eric said in his interview that really hurt Katie’s feelings.

Brooke stands beside Ridge with Donna and Eric on the sofa, and she’s glaring and facing off with Katie in the Forrester living room. And Brooke tells Katie she’s the one who wanted this war. And then Katie tells Eric she’s terribly sorry. Obviously Katie’s horrified that Will punched Eric even though it wasn’t intentional.

Also, on Thursday we have Jessica back. She’s over with Dylan at Bikini Bar in the wake of this Eric, R.J. and Will incident. I’m sure they’re going to talk about what happened, but I also bet that Dylan is going to defend Will. The Forresters make their opinion on Electra and Will known. All part of the conversation with Katie. So, it looks like they’re going to tell her all sorts of rude things about Will and that he’s banned from being around Electra because he’s dangerous. They’re basically going to add insults to Will on top of Eric’s injury.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Katie & Eric Hash Things Out

Friday, July 24th, the conversation continues. Katie and Eric are talking about their actions. I would really like to see him own up to Ridge and Brooke what he did. Donna could tell the truth, but I’m sure she’s too scared to because she was there when Eric insisted to Katie that he was going to be her first designer. He didn’t ask. He told. So Eric and Donna and Katie all know that Eric’s lying, but I’m sure nobody will listen to Katie. And Donna is too worried because Eric was already ticked at her after keeping the Hope secret. So, she’s going to let those lies continue.

And after the incident between Eric and Will, and after Katie tries to brokered peace between the families, we’re going to see Brooke coming completely unhinged. And she tells Katie she’s no longer part of the family, and she’s going to be left in complete shock by Brooke’s attitude and words. Will sees that Dylan is the only one who is truly there for him. She told Will he deserves better than how Electra has treated him. So, Will may finally see that he’s got to move on. You know, Dylan hopes Will will move on with her even though Electra will fire her.

B&B Spoilers: Monaco, Family Fallout, and New Collections

Then the week of July 27th through the 31st, we’ll see Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) facing the future, and they may discuss alternatives for starting a family. Watch for R.J. to use this incident with Eric to relentlessly hammer Electra about Will being no good, horrible, and terrible. Expect more of Electra pouting and R.J. saying that Electra deserves better and R.J. definitely thinks that he’s better. I disagree.

Katie heads back to tell the Spencers what happened at the mansion and how ruthless Brooke was to her and that she cut her out of the family. Hope may wonder if that means she’s also cut out of the family. I’m sure Bill and Will are going to tell Katie that she needs to put all this behind her for now on Bold and the Beautiful.

And Bill may tell Katie and Hope just focus on the next collection. Living well’s the best revenge. That kind of stuff. And of course, Bill knows that the world will see the Foresters’ true colors. And Will’s going to gripe and whine to his parents. But hopefully when he brings up Dylan, we’re going to see Bill saying, “That sounds like the girl for you. Somebody loyal, unlike Electra.”

Bold and the Beautiful: Dylan Gets Closer to Will

Expect more of Dylan and Will getting closer. Also, next week, Hope is hard at work at Logan. She and Dee are going to be starting on the new collection very soon. So, Hope’s in the design office, but she gets a surprising visitor, an unwelcome visitor who interrupts her, but Hope’s not going to back down on what she is doing. So, maybe Brooke, I don’t know if I would call her unwelcome, but if she’s there with an ultimatum, then maybe. Could be Steffy with insults, but we’ll see.

Also, we should get sales numbers on Eric’s couture collection. And Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Brooke, and Ridge have a business trip to Monaco. And it looks like Steffy brings Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) along, I guess, so she can keep an eye on him and keep him away from Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown). But Finn’s biological mom’s going to follow them to Monaco. Those episodes begin airing on Wednesday, July 29th.

DC Studios has released the official trailer for Clayface, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that this won’t be just another comic book movie. The new footage doubles down on the film’s gruesome body horror, delivering unsettling transformation sequences and psychological tension that make it feel closer to a modern horror classic than a traditional superhero blockbuster.

The trailer follows Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), a Gotham City native whose rise from the streets to Hollywood stardom comes to a devastating end after a violent encounter leaves him horribly disfigured. Desperate to reclaim his life and career, Hagen turns to scientist Dr. Caitlyn Corr (Naomi Ackie) for an experimental treatment. Instead of healing him, the procedure begins transforming him into the shape-shifting monster known as Clayface, sending him down a path of revenge as he slowly loses his grip on reality.

One sequence has already become the trailer’s defining moment. During a terrifying scene aboard an airplane, Hagen watches his face begin to melt before frantically using a pair of scissors in a desperate attempt to stop the transformation. Director James Watkins revealed that the sequence was so graphic that even members of the production crew struggled to watch it while filming. Multiple versions of the scissors prop were created to safely capture the disturbing practical effects.

Clayface [credit: DC Studios]

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While previous marketing teased the film’s horror influences, today’s trailer fully embraces them. Grotesque facial distortions, melting flesh, and increasingly violent transformations dominate the footage, reinforcing DC Studios’ promise that Clayface is a genuine R-rated horror film rather than a superhero movie with horror elements. The film draws clear inspiration from body horror classics while telling a tragic story about fame, identity, and obsession.

Interestingly, the trailer still refuses to reveal Clayface’s complete monstrous form. Instead, Warner Bros. continues to tease glimpses of Hagen’s final transformation without giving audiences a full look at the iconic Batman villain, preserving one of the movie’s biggest surprises for its theatrical release.

Joining Harries and Ackie is Max Minghella as Gotham City detective John Pearlman, who becomes entangled in Hagen’s horrifying descent. The film is directed by James Watkins from a screenplay by Hossein Amini, based on a story by Mike Flanagan, with producers including James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Matt Reeves.

If today’s trailer is any indication, Clayface may end up being one of the most unique comic book adaptations ever released. Rather than relying on massive action sequences or world-ending stakes, the film appears focused on delivering an unsettling character-driven horror story that pushes the DC Universe into entirely new territory.

Young and the Restless spoilers for July 27 – 31, 2026 reveal Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) is crushed after her doctor appointment. Also, Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) is making a bargain that you’re going to need to see to believe.

Also, during the week of July 27th through the 31st, we’re going to see Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) doubling down, Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) taking a huge risk, and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) being quite skeptical about something. And as always, on early edition day, we briefly chat about what’s the rest of this week and then we get into the next week’s spoilers.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Moment of Truth for Nikki

With that in mind, on Wednesday, July 22nd, Nikki is really hoping that she is going to get good news from her doctor. And Victor tells Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) that Nikki is really worried she will be permanently blind.

So, Victor quickly checks Matt Clark’s (Roger Howorth) ankle monitor and says the guy was at the GCAC all night. And Nick says Phyllis was making out with Matt and then took him upstairs. Nick is really angry that Phyllis wants Matt to stay in Genoa City and he’s also upset that Phyllis doesn’t think that Matt is dangerous.

Y&R Spoilers: The Newmans Support Nikki

Victoria, Nick, and Victor all go along with Nikki to the doctor. Claire’s very concerned as well. So, the doctor takes off the bandages and he says one person can come in with her after he pulls them off. And she chooses Victor and the doctor says even if you can’t see now that Nikki might still recover her sight that it might come back gradually. So Victor’s holding her shoulder as the doctor says open your eyes. Nikki does but she says it’s all black. I can’t see anything.

Victor kisses her head. She’s devastated. They take Nikki home trying to be positive but she says she may stay blind. She thanks Nick, Victoria, and Claire who are all there for her. And Nikki insists on taking herself up to bed as they all watch her go. Once she is alone, Nikki smashes her mirror in the bedroom and then starts crying.

Young and the Restless: Traci’s Prison Gambit and Martin’s Secrets

Traci’s in front of her laptop while Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) are seated at the table, but where they can’t be seen by the screen. Martin Laurent (Christopher Cousins) calls on a video chat with Traci. And before that, she tells everybody to just be completely quiet. That way, they can listen.

Martin is thrilled to see Traci and he asks are his letters reaching her and she asks for his help and asks Martin about Dr. Markham (Jere Burns) and yes Martin knows him. He says he met Markham through his twin Alan Laurent (also Christopher Cousins) and also while he was impersonating his brother he was pretending to be Markham’s friend.

So, Traci tells him that Markham helped a crazy woman wreak havoc on her family and that the guy kidnapped Diane. So, Traci asks Martin for help finding Dr. Markham and then Martin refers to Markham as a sociopath which is kind of a pot kettle situation and he does admit it takes one to know one.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Martin Trash-Talks Markham

Martin calls Markham’s academic papers the work of a lunatic but then Martin says Markham and Alan used to visit a summer house together. But Martin wants a favor before he gives specific information and he asked Traci to come see him in person at the prison.

Martin says he has things to tell her, but only in person. And he tells Traci that he still loves her and will give her what she needs, but in person. Traci agrees to set up a meeting and ends the call. And of course, Diane hates that Traci went through this. She doesn’t really want to see Martin in person, but she’s going to do it to get what they need. But Diane thinks they can maybe figure out how to find the summer house without Traci having to go see Martin in the psych ward of the prison. But Traci still plans to go because she wants to prove she is not scared of Martin.

Y&R Spoilers: Phyllis and Matt’s Complicated Chemistry

We’ve got Phyllis waking up to Matt sleeping on the sofa in her hotel room and Phyllis asks why he’s not in bed with her. Matt says he didn’t want to presume and Phyllis calls this serial rapist a gentleman. I don’t understand what Young and the Restless is thinking with this. Great actor, terrible role. Matt says he has never been called a gentleman and Phyllis says he’s a good kisser. Turns out Matt stopped things before they got intimate. Clearly, Phyllis was ready to give it all up. And he said because he’s planning to leave town, Matt thought he would be taking advantage of Phyllis.

She tells Matt she feels safe with him and says forget about Nick. But Matt doesn’t want to give Nick another reason to hate him. And Matt says he just wants a new life without all these complications. So, Phyllis says he can go, but staying could be life-changing. And then Matt asks her to buy him breakfast because he’s broke. So, Phyllis takes him to Society and then offers him a job at Arabesque, working for her, even though his only job experience is in doing criminal things.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Adam & Chelsea Make a Move

Thursday, July 23rd, Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and Chelsea Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) make a power move trying to impress Victor. Sort of. They’re being sneaky. I bet Adam and Chelsea are gonna convince Victor that they’re going to be ruthless with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) and forcibly take Newman Media from her. I would honestly be stunned if Victor buys what they’re selling, but maybe he’s distracted by the Nikki stuff.

Also, Nick makes a confession to Sharon Newman (Sharon Case). Now, this may be something to do with his drug addiction or Nikki. Or maybe Nick drops the bombshell that Sharon’s rapist, who raped her once and attempted to rape her a second time, is now in a romance with Phyllis, and that Nick saw them together.

Y&R Spoilers: Secrets and Blindness Coping

On Friday, July 24th, Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) finds common ground with his mother-in-law, Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson). I’m thinking Abby might have talked to her mom about Devon’s anger issues. So, maybe Ashley’s trying to help Abby out. Cane strikes a bargain with somebody.

Now I’m hoping it’s a fun and flirty bargain with Lily Winters (Christel Khalil). Something really interesting, really surprising for us. But it might also be with Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) about Chancellor or even Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) since they’re both supposed to be coming to work for him.

Sally and Billy find out that Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) has been keeping a secret. That is worrisome. Then the week of July 27th through the 31st, we’re going to see how Nikki’s coping with her blindness and if she will lean more on family or continue to withdraw into this shell. Nick, Victoria, Claire, and Victor are all increasingly concerned and hope that Nikki’s sight will return soon, but it may be a while.

I want to see Adam over there talking to her about his experience while he was blind. I think that would be great. They kind of teased that the other day, but then they tend to put him on the back burner all the time.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Will Christine Make a Deal with Patty?

We’ll also find out if DA Christine Williams (Lauralee Bell) is willing to make some sort of offer to Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) to get the goods on Victor. Christine was pretty ticked that Victor fabricated evidence and had Victoria give her the false info and then Christine had arrests made that she later had to drop.

Tracy is likely going to meet with Martin and we’ll do it in person at the prison unless Kyle and Jack can find Markham’s summer house. We may get more scenes of Christopher Cousins being a creep. Hopefully Tracy comes out of this unscathed. Adam gets an answer from Sally and Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) on whether they’ll accept his deal. And then Adam is full steam ahead trying to pull the wool over Victor’s eyes about it. I still don’t think he’ll believe that Adam is really going to target Sally.

Ashley is going to be leaving Genoa City soon since Jack is home and Diane is safe. And we’ll learn more about Jill’s big secret. And I’m especially worried that it might concern her health. I also suspect that Matt’s continued presence in Genoa City and his growing connection to Phyllis might be what pushes Nick to relapse. Phyllis won’t back down and is basically taking ownership of Matt. So, she and Victor may have some sort of twisted custody battle over the guy.

William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner are shedding light on their battles with stage IV cancer — which they fought at the same time.

Melanie, 61, was undergoing chemotherapy for stage IV breast cancer in June 2023 when William, 95, was diagnosed with stage IV malignant melanoma, which spread to his lungs and brain.

“I remember vividly thinking, ‘I don’t have the strength to take care of myself and lose my father at the same time,’” Melanie told People in an interview published on Wednesday, July 22.

William, meanwhile, remained positive while going through his own treatment. “They said, ‘You got cancer. If you came in later, you would have been dead,’” he said. “See? That’s my life. I think the universe is taking care of me.”

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Melanie initially discovered a lump on her breast one year before her father’s diagnosis.

“I woke up in the middle of the night, and my finger moved up right beneath my breast. I felt a little bump and thought, ‘It’s just a bug bite,’” she recalled, noting she had a clear mammogram five months earlier.

Melanie got imaging done the next day just to be safe, adding, “Something pushed me back and said, ‘No, have her recheck it.’ She put the wand exactly where I put my finger and under her breath said, ‘Now, I would have missed that.’”

Melanie’s HER2-positive breast cancer spread to lymph nodes in her chest. William, for his part, was “devastated” to learn about his daughter’s health battle.

“She was very conscious of the importance of her life for herself and for her family,” he said.

William ultimately took on the cost of Melanie’s cancer treatment.

“You said to me, ‘I do not want you to worry. Just send me the bills,’” she shared. “Then you made me laugh so hard when I was still going to the doctor a year later. You said, ‘You’ve got to get well. We’re going to be in the poorhouse!’”

Melanie underwent multiple rounds of chemo with HER2-targeted therapies, a double mastectomy and 30 radiation therapy treatments.

“Chemo was the most physically draining, and the radiation I found so emotionally draining,” she added.

During her treatment, Melanie noticed a lump on her dad’s cheek.

“I went to the family doctor, and he said, ‘It’s your salivary gland. It’s blocked. Just massage it,’” William recalled about the mass, which continued to grow.

William later underwent surgery to remove the tumor on his face, which was followed by two years of immunotherapy to target the cancer in his lungs and brain.

“We got the perfect doctors for her cancer and my cancer,” William continued.

William and Melanie were both declared cancer-free in late 2024.

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“It was the third time in my life I had heard him cry,” Melanie said, while her dad added, “I’m healthier now than I’ve been in years. The brain is like a muscle. It feeds on activity.”

After their individual health scares, Melanie and William each have a different outlook on mortality.

“I do think you’re going to outlive me, but I have always thought if you go first, then I won’t be afraid because you’ll be the one to be there for me when I go,” Melanie told William, who quipped, “It’s a huge responsibility.”

It’s been one year since Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe not only graced our TV screens but also decided to continue their relationship outside the ‘Love Island USA’ villa. Throughout their time as a couple, the pair faced constant criticism and rumors. However, with the support of their loyal Nicolandria fanbase, they celebrated their love while landing major brand deals after leaving the villa. Now, it looks like their era may be coming to an end, as a source has spoken out about the couple’s current relationship status.

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Sources Claim Olandria & Nic Have Decided To Go Their Separate Ways

On Wednesday, news began circulating after PEOPLE magazine reported that Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have reportedly called it quits. A source confirmed to the outlet that the former ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 couple recently decided to end their relationship. According to the source, distance and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection. However, the source added:

“They still remain close friends. They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible.”

Before the breakup news surfaced, Carthen addressed months of speculation surrounding her relationship with Vansteenberghe during a June interview with Cosmopolitan. She said:

“Why does it matter if me and Nic are together? Even when we were at Coachella, people in the comments were like, ‘Oh, I just needed proof that they saw each other this week.’ Why are you so invested in people that don’t know you?… I don’t always post what people want me to or do what people want me to do.”

Social Media Reacts To Breakup News

Many gathered under The Shade Room’s post as they reacted to the supposed split. While some fans were left heartbroken and wished the pair nothing but the best, others expressed that they believed the relationship was always for public relations purposes. 

Instagram user @jah.mxrah wrote, “OMFGGG 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️please tell me it’s a lie”

Instagram user @k.killer wrote, “My shaylaaaassss 😢 “

While Instagram user @callme_honeybey wrote, “they said okay the limelight is on trinity and  bryce, now we don’t gotta fake this anymore”

Instagram user @crownziona wrote, “I mean the people been saying it was a PR relationship since the show ended 😭”

Instagram user @jurneerich added, “I don’t think they were ever together forreal but I love the run olandria is having ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ “

While Instagram user @xxleeleegangxx wrote, “Damn, people can’t just break up? Nobody judge yall this hard when yall meet someone for 2 weeks and break up tf”

Instagram user @lifeofatauruss_ wrote, “I’m actually so maddd. I didn’t care what people were saying I wanted them to beat the allegations 💔 💔 💔 “

Instagram user @richkiid wrote, “*pretends to be shocked* but the bag was secured lan mad at it”

While Instagram user @poochbaby_ wrote, “Nice run 👏🏾 now go live yall best lives 💪🏾 no hate for neither one of em”

History of Nicolandria: How Olandria Carthen & Nic Vansteenberghe Coupled Up

Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe didn’t have the typical ‘Love Island USA’ journey that most couples experienced during Season 7. At first, Olandria was coupled with Taylor Williams. Nic was coupled Bell-A Walker before coupling with with Cierra Ortega from the beginning of the season.

Although they shared kisses during challenges, neither explored a romantic connection outside those moments. Both respected their original partners. Still, viewers noticed undeniable chemistry between them. Fans quickly began rooting for what eventually became known as “Nicolandria” across social media.

Following the Casa Amor coupling, Olandria was left single and vulnerable at the Casa villa. Nic was also left single and vulnerable at the main villa. Before leaving, production gave the pair one final opportunity. They could either leave the villa separately or continue their journey together as a couple. The two chose each other and shared a steamy kiss in Soul Ties. They finally gave fans the moment they had anticipated all season. Their villa journey took another twist. Taylor ultimately decided to couple up with Clarke Carraway. Nic had previously chosen to couple up with Cierra Ortega during Casa Amor. Soon afterward, Cierra was removed from the villa after resurfaced social media posts showed her using a racial slur.

With Nic single again, he and Olandria finally began exploring their connection. Carthen later told PEOPLE she initially ignored her feelings. She said she did so out of respect for Cierra and their established relationship. As their romance developed, Nicolandria quickly became fan favorites. They ultimately finished ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 as the runners-up. Outside the villa, the couple landed major brand collaborations, including a partnership with NYX Cosmetics. They also attended red carpets and other public events together.

Despite their success, many fans questioned their relationship because they were rarely seen together. Rumors also circulated that Nic was dating someone else. However, in June, Nic proudly claimed Carthen as his girlfriend after the pair attended the BET Awards together.

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