Lizzo is a baddie in a bikini.

“Happy Fat Liberation Month 💕 calling all my ladies over 200 go outside n POP sumthin🙏🏾,” the singer, 38, captioned her latest Instagram post on Sunday, August 9.

Lizzo showed off her curves in an itty-bitty bikini featuring triangle cups, which she tied tight enough to reveal her underboob. Lizzo styled the halter piece with string bottoms finished with bows on her hips. She further accessorized her sparkly purple set with oversized black sunglasses.

For her pool day, Lizzo embraced her natural glow and wore her strawberry blonde hair down. She let her curls flow in the wind.

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Her followers were quick to praise her in the comments section.

“Lizzo said confidence all month long! Love the energy. 🙌✨,” one wrote. A second social media user commented, “Oh my god your body is so tea!!!” Another one of her fans gushed, “Curvalicious!!! Get it Lizzo! 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”

This isn’t the first time Lizzo has slayed in a swimsuit. Last month, she posed for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in a sexy brown look. Her one-piece featured a plunging neckline that tied in bows over her chest. The look was complete with open sides and a cheeky back.

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She made the look even more glamorous with a gold chain bracelet and full beat. Her makeup featured dewy skin, filled-in eyebrows, contorted and blushed cheeks and long lashes. She tied her glam together with lined, glossy lips. Lizzo’s hair was again worn down and styled in neat, voluminous curls.

The chart-topping performer also rocked a black two-piece featuring a low-cut neckline, thin straps and a twist detail in the center of her chest. She paired the top with high-waisted bottoms and a crochet sarong, which she secured in a bow on her hip.

Lizzo rocked smokey back eyeshadow and highlighted cheeks for her bikini moment.

A mother in Rhode Island was arrested after she allegedly killed her 21-year-old autistic daughter in a suspected murder-suicide attempt.

Anna Maria Angelosanto has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Alexandra Straccia, according to WPRI.

The Cranston Police Department learned of the crime when officers reported to a first-floor apartment in Cranston, Rhode Island, on the morning of July 27. Upon their arrival, officers allegedly found Angelosanto, 62, with seemingly self-inflicted wounds. Meanwhile, Straccia was found dead in a separate bedroom.

Angelosanto was transported to a nearby hospital to be treated, and an investigation was launched into Straccia’s death.

As authorities searched the home, investigators found a handwritten note as well as prescription and over-the-counter medications. Authorities have not revealed the contents of the note.

Straccia had been diagnosed with autism and depended on Angelosanto for “around-the-clock care,” according to police.

While Angelosanto was still in the hospital, detectives interviewed her family members to get a better understanding of the case.

Authorities ultimately concluded that allegedly Angelosanto killed her daughter before she tried to kill herself.

“This is an extraordinarily tragic case that has deeply affected our community and everyone involved in the investigation,” Cranston Police Chief Michael Winquist told WPRI. “We extend our deepest condolences to Alexandra’s family and loved ones as they continue to cope with this devastating loss.”

It is not currently clear how Straccia died or what Angelosanto’s current condition is.

Following the tragedy, neighbors were left in shock over the situation.

“It’s a tragedy,” neighbor Frank Oster told WJAR. “The mother will never be the same again in her life.”

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Fellow local resident Richard Jennings added, “I can’t believe that happened over there. You know, not with these people. … They were all very friendly people and took care of each other.”

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Angelosanto is currently in custody at the Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility and is being held without bond, according to online records viewed by Us.

It’s not currently clear if Angelosanto has entered a plea or retained legal counsel following her arrest. The Cranston Police Department had no updates to share when contacted by Us about the case.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

It’s relatively surprising that there are still such disastrous mainstream releases in the current decade when considering the pressure that the industry is under. The rise of streaming as an alternative to moviegoing for many audiences, especially young people, has made it so that there needs to be a strong incentive to see something in theaters. This would seemingly give studios the incentive to reserve their highest-quality projects for the big screen, given that the lesser films are often shunted directly to a subscription service or VOD. Nonetheless, there are a few noteworthy disasters in the R-Rated thriller category that show just how willing production companies are to send out a hastily put together product to make a quick buck.

It’s disappointing that films like this still exist given the challenges that face the current marketplace. Many of the best films of a given year almost barely get out of limited release, as they tend to be catered towards the wealthier, privileged moviegoers in New York and Los Angeles. This year even saw the debut of some truly excellent R-Rated thrillers like Carolina Caroline, Crime 101, and Tuner, which sadly didn’t have the box office success that they deserved. When audiences complain that there is nothing to see in theaters besides blockbusters, and that television has been a replacement when it comes to mature stories aimed at adults, it’s these types of films that they see as the issue.

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‘Psycho Killer’ (2026)

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Psycho Killer feels like a serial killer thriller that was lifted from the ‘90s, which makes sense because it was written by Andrew Kevin Walker, the screenwriter behind Se7en. Se7en was obviously a game changer that kicked off a newfound obsession with unpredictable psychopathic characters, but much of the film’s genius can be credited to David Fincher, who would later prove himself to be the master of the serial killer subgenre with Zodiac, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Mindhunter. Psycho Killer is the laziest and most incompetent version of the same cliched premise imaginable, and seems not to have acknowledged how the genre has evolved in the last 30 years.

The worst thing that a serial killer film can be as boring, as the kills in Psycho Killer are relatively unengaging, the characters have no substance to them, and the conspiracy that is revealed is far more mundane than it was hyped up as being. Not even a ridiculous, over-the-top performance by Malcolm McDowell is enough to salvage this utter mess.

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‘The Front Room’ (2024)

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The Front Room is perhaps the worst film that has ever been released by A24, as not even the lower-budget, direct-to-VOD genre titles that the distributor put out before it became a mainstream awards contender and box office superstar are quite as unwatchable. The worst thing that has resulted from the era of “prestige” genre films is the obsession with trying to make a point without having the substance to back it up, and The Front Room isn’t even clear what type of genre it is supposed to be; it’s more gross than it is scary, and the dark comedy is more uncomfortable than it is transgressive.

There’s nothing worse than being forced to spend time with obnoxious characters who do not develop, and witnessing The Front Room is an endurance test. While there is the slightest of possibilities that it could have been somewhat successful if the same premise had been used for a short film, it completely collapses in its ambitions to be a feature.

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‘The Alto Knights’ (2025)

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The Alto Knights is one of the most disappointing films of the decade when considering the caliber of talent involved and the potential of this specific material. Barry Levinson is an Academy Award winning filmmaker who won Best Picture and Best Director for Rain Man, and he has continuously made solid work in the years since; a reunion with Robert De Niro seemed like a great idea, as they had previously made the crime epic Sleepers and the underrated HBO drama The Wizard of Lies together. The Alto Knights is focused on the New York mob bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese during the 1950s, but in a baffling decision Levinson decided to cast De Niro as both characters, using makeup to differentiate the two. It’s a ridiculous choice that limits the interactions between characters who are supposed to have a specific bond, and it’s disappointing to see someone of De Niro’s talent doing the type of cheap gimmicks that are usually reserved for Adam Sandler or Johnny Depp.

The Alto Knights doesn’t succeed in being a throwback to classic gangster films, as the entire ensemble seems to be bored by Levinson’s slow, methodical approach to remembering details, which may have only worked if it was a docudrama. De Niro has shown recently in films like Killers of the Flower Moon and The Irishman that he is still capable of giving great performances, and thus the failure of The Alto Knights to muster any energy out of him can only be blamed on Levinson.

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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ (2022)

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Don’t Worry Darling is without a doubt one of the most fascinating films of the 2020s based purely on the alleged chaos that went on behind-the-scenes during the production. While it’s important to separate the art from the artist, even if intriguing gossip can shape perspectives, Don’t Worry Darling was so clearly a film that everyone was on different pages making it fascinating to see how it became such a disaster. It’s one of the rare instances in which a group of truly talented people worked to make something nearly unwatchable, given that director Olivia Wilde had previously succeeded with her high school comedy Booksmart, and her latest film The Invite is one of the best of 2026.

Don’t Worry Darling builds to a twist so laughable that it might have succeeded as satire, but the commentary on misogyny and ‘50s culture is so outdated that it can’t hope to have any sort of resonance. What’s particularly unfortunate is that there is some compelling lavish production design and Florence Pugh does give a very charismatic, empathetic lead performance, but they are both wasted on a film that doesn’t take advantage of them.

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‘Flight Risk’ (2025)

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Flight Risk is a bizarre film for Mel Gibson to have directed, given that it is unlike anything else he has done as a filmmaker. While Gibson is obviously an extremely controversial director for multiple reasons, it would be hard to deny his talents when it comes to epic filmmaking; Braveheart is a Best Picture winner, Hacksaw Ridge is a riveting World War II drama, and Apocalypto is one of the most underrated action films ever made. Gibson has a talent for telling massive stories about societies on the verge of collapse, so it makes little sense that he would want to make a tight confinement thriller that had obvious budgetary impediments. While this is not the first time that he has collaborated with Mark Wahlberg, it is more than obvious that they aren’t bringing out the best in one another.

The worst thing about Flight Risk is that it is not nearly as fun as it should be, as the moments of ultra-violence and allusions to sexual abuse make what could have been a goofy B-movie feel downright sinister in nature. Wahlberg’s performance (and hairpiece) are downright ridiculous, and the final action set piece contains some of the worst CGI in any film since The Mummy Returns. Gibson’s qualities have long since been debated, but Flight Risk shows that he has also sold out as a filmmaker.

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‘Kraven the Hunter’ (2024)

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Kraven the Hunter finally brought the Sony Spider-Man spinoff universe to an end, as it was more than clear that trying to make a cinematic universe composed solely of villains that couldn’t be part of the MCU or feature any iteration of the webslinger was a very bad idea. Kraven the Hunter seemed like it might be a corrective because it was the only one of the six films to be Rated-R, and looked to be embracing some of the more exciting aspects of the comics. While Kraven the Hunter is better than both Madame Web and Morbius, that’s really not saying much at all; it suffers from the same issues of an overcomplicated backstory, bad and aloof dialogue, and not enough of the characters in their costumes or using powers.

Trying to make Kraven himself be an intimidating assassin only ended up feeling silly because of the goofy accents, even if Aaron Taylor-Johnson does have the right physique to play the character. There is unfortunately too much time when Taylor-Johnson is off screen that is centered on the character’s childhood, which ends up following down the same melodramatic route as nearly every other origin film. Russell Crowe, Alessandro Nivola, and Christopher Abbott are three brilliant actors who are trapped playing ridiculous villains with undefined powers, as Kraven the Hunter doesn’t even take the effort to make a centralized threat. It’s films like this that have caused “superhero fatigue.”

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Chrisean Rock and Blueface have been setting the internet on fire for the last few days with their rekindled romance. The family time with Chrisean Jesus. Rock professing her love. Their ‘Dirty Dancing’ living room moment. Fans aren’t missing a beat, but on Monday (August 10), one clip started causing a lil’ more commotion than the others. That was Chrisean Rock comparing herself and Blue to Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

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Chrisean Rock Claims She & Blueface Are Bigger Than Jay-Z & Beyoncé

The clip mentioned, reposted by The Shade Room, shows Chrisean Rock and Blueface sitting in what appears to be a hot tub. It begins with her apologizing to him and explaining that she loves him and would like to figure out their situation.

“…Cause I love you for real. What? You know who we is? We bigger than Jay and Beyoncé,” Chrisean said while Blueface threw his head to the side and laughed. “No shade to them, we love them but you know this our sh*t. You don’t agree?”

He replied, “Clock that tea, you are spitting right now,” while she kept asking if he agrees. Another video of the same interaction begins with Chrisean Rock kissing Blueface on the lips.

Social Media Sounds Off Over Comparison

After the hot tub clip went live on TSR’s Instagram, nearly 20,000 comments filled up the comment section in about five hours. Some people found humor in the what Rock had to say, while others slammed the comparison to Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Additionally, some roommates likened Chrisean and Blueface to Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown and other couples. Others threw out drug use and mental abuse allegations.

@queenofdmv_, for example, wrote, “😂😂😂😂yea yall are! Bobby and Whitney. Ike and Tina.”

@tsavagethe1 commented, “Saying we’re Bigger than Jay and B is a sign of hard drugs yo 😂😂”

@cherir_luxe said, “More like Bobby & Whitney.”

“Closer to Bobby&Whitney and still aint got 💩 on them😂,” @lanilaflareee commented.

“Idk but this is actually sad to me. Especially when it was so many people rooting for her getting the tattoos removed, seeking God, focusing on fighting, just to go back to the same problem that broke her in the first place,” @_carolinabarbieee wrote.

@virgo2toxic said, “It’s a drug they be using we just can’t quite figure out the exact substance yet ! 🤣.” 

“A lil delulu session won’t hurt nobody 😆exactly why he responded like that! 😂,” @warrhetty commented.

@stephonchristopher wrote, “This exactly why I don’t feel sorry for her cause she know what she doing.”

“This is sad… she really needs mental help and he’s using her. She’s not even making any sense and he’s even looking at the camera like wtf. It’s sad bc no matter how many times ppl tell her he’s no good for her she won’t listen.. this video just shows exactly how he feels about her,” @abstergail_finster said.

@ennvyc added, “living in delusion that’s what this sound like 😭💀.”

@sweetgemzz wrote, “She mean Bobby & Whitney 😂” 

“I know Jay and Bey be at home laughing 😂,” @dr.tammyp_ commented.

@ms_rogersss said, “More like Peter Guns and Tara and them😂😂😂.”

“Jesus Christ of Nazareth 😭imagine how tired we are,” @moh_preccyy added.

“They a lil closer to Charles and Netta if ANYTHING,” @kynglondon weighed in.

@uniquely_rox commented, “This is soo sad… No self love at all and it shows…”

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While J.K. Rowling became a household name as the author of the wildly popular “Harry Potter” books, she’s spent the past several years making headlines for a very different reason. Rowling’s views on the trans community have drawn widespread scrutiny, particularly since the COVID-19 era, with critics accusing her of transphobia. Several “Harry Potter” alumni have since spoken out against her comments, making their own positions on transgender rights clear. Now, another member of the franchise has done the same.

Bel Powley, who will play Petunia Dursley in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series coming to Max this winter, spoke with The Telegraph and said she was completely against the author’s comments about transgender people.

“I strongly disagree with J.K. Rowling‘s views on gender,” she said. “I think that the trans community deserve safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance. But I love Harry Potter. I grew up with the books. I am from that first generation of readers and, again, I love magic and spookiness.”

J.K. Rowling Previously Voiced Her Opinion On This Issue

Dress however you please.
Call yourself whatever you like.
Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you.
Live your best life in peace and security.
But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) December 19, 2019

Powley’s comments come after the famed author made headlines after speaking about trans people. In 2019, Rowling shared a post on X in support of Maya Forstater, a researcher who brought a discrimination claim against her employers after claiming her contract wasn’t renewed after she made a series of posts arguing that biological sex is unchangeable.

“Dress however you please. Call yourself whatever you like. Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill,” Rowling posted on X.

J.K. Rowling Says Her Position Is Not ‘Hateful’

In June 2020, the spotlight on Rowling became even brighter after she reposted an opinion article criticizing the author for writing about “people who menstruate.”

“‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” she wrote on X. Even after receiving backlash, Rowling pushed even further, writing, “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.”

‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?

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— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020

She said that while she “respects” trans people’s rights to live, she argued that her “life has been shaped by being female.”

“I do not believe it’s hateful to say so,” she finished.

Daniel Radcliffe Is ‘Really Sad’ About Rowling’s Stance

Although Powley is part of the rebooted “Harry Potter” series, she isn’t the first performer tied to the franchise to speak out against Rowling’s position on trans people.

Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular character in the original films, said that Rowling’s comments made him “really sad.”

He added, “I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”

Rowling Called Out The ‘Harry Potter’ Trio

Years after his initial statement, other “Harry Potter” stars joined Radcliffe in speaking out against Rowling, including Emma Watson, who played Hermione in the films. One day, however, Rowling clapped back with a series of posts and condemned them for criticizing her in public.

“Emma Watson and her co-stars have every right to embrace gender identity ideology. Such beliefs are legally protected, and I wouldn’t want to see any of them threatened with loss of work, or violence, or death, because of them,” she wrote, per PEOPLE. “However, Emma and Dan in particular have both made it clear over the last few years that they think our former professional association gives them a particular right – nay, obligation – to critique me and my views in public.”

Rowling added that even “years after they finished acting in Potter,” the duo “continue to assume the role of de facto spokespeople for the world I created.”

Young and the Restless 2-Week Spoilers for August 10-21, 2026 bring drama with Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) losing it and raging at Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow). But all is not as it seems once you realize what’s actually going on.

Plus, some serious secret spills. Also, in the two weeks of August 10th through the 21st, we’ve got Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) in a better mood at last. Plus, Cassie Newman (Camryn Grimes) is back and lots more. Let’s jump right into it.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nick Horrified by His Nightmare

Monday, August 10th on Young and the Restless. We’ve got Nick hiding out at the sketchy motel doing drugs and ignoring messages from Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle). And then Nick is high. He passes out and he has a nightmare about his demons. Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) shows up in the dream and claims he’s there to help Nick figure out why he likes doing drugs.

He takes him to the Shadow Room and they see Sharon’s passed out at one of the tables and she’s dressed like a junkie. So, she’s passed out and black nails, grungy clothes. And in the dream, Nick got Sharon hooked on drugs also. He sees Mariah only it’s not her. It is really Cassie who now hates Nick for what she’s done to Sharon. And Cassie is blasting Nick for leaving rehab after just a day.

So, Nick grabs up Sharon to take her to rehab. And then suddenly Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) is in the back seat and starts strangling Nick. And then we flip to a scene at the new ranch and Adam and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) are screaming at Nick that Connor Newman (Judah Mackey) is dead. He got into Nick’s fentanyl and the kid overdosed. And Chelsea says they are going to take Christian Newman away from him.

Y&R Spoilers: Nikki & Victor Rage at Nick

And then all of a sudden, Nick’s back at the shadow room and there’s Nikki raging at Nick, telling him that he is a liar. And Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is calling him a disgrace. Turns out Nikki and Victor broke up again. They’re blaming Nick. And then Nikki orders a doubled vodka and Victor says that Nick has destroyed their family. Then Victoria appears at Nick’s bedside saying he tried to be everybody’s hero. Then he wakes up from this bad dream.

New character Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) is banging on the door and Nick sees missed messages from Christian, Noah Newman (Lucas Adams), and Adam. Marie asks if Nick’s okay and said she heard noises. He said it was just a nightmare and Marie wants to know if he’ll share his drugs with her.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Devon Shocks Everyone

Tuesday, August 11th on The Young and the Restless. Devon gathers Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway), and Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) all at Lily’s place and says he’s got something to tell them that will change their lives. Nick gets comfort from his new friend, Marie.

Unfortunately, looks like she’s another pill popper. Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) sees a very different side of Victoria. She is really distraught about Nick going missing from rehab and dodging calls and texts from the family. Kyle’s holding her as Victoria cries, and then they pull apart, but their faces are really close together, and it looks like Kyle and Victoria may kiss.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Cane Warns Jack

Wednesday, August 12th on Young and Restless. Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) gets a heads up from Cane about Billy Abbott ‘s (Jason Thompson) new scheme. So, this may be about Jill’s secret that Billy is obsessed with finding out. We also have Nate getting some advice from Lily. He’s considering a return to the medical field. And of course, you’ll remember Holden’s mom, Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox), has been wanting Nate to come back to the hospital even if he can’t be a surgeon again. So, Lily may want Nate to stay at Winters, but obviously will respect his decision.

Also on Wednesday, Nick officially hits rock bottom. He’s still in that rowdy motel room. He tries to get Marie to leave and Nick is telling Marie that he came there to be alone, but she tells Nick that he should relax. And Marie says she and Nick could have the time of their lives. So, it sounds like he’s going to have a drug and sex fest with this chick, Marie. And of course, Nick’s family is going to be horrified if they find him like that.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Billy Spills a Secret

Then on Thursday, August 13th’s episode of Young and the Restless, we know that Victor and Nikki are supposed to be in Venice, Italy. However, Victor and Nikki are back in Genoa City this week talking about how worried they are about Nick. So, it looks like Nikki and Victor might have cut their trip short and came home early because Nick has gone missing and the whole family is frantic.

Billy lets Jack and Kyle in on a secret, and this may be about the Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) thing, or Billy may be running his mouth again about Sally Spectra’s (Courtney Hope) deal with Adam for Newman Media. Billy is talking to Kyle and Jack up at the Chancellor Park Overlook Cafe. And I’m interested to see if Cane’s advanced warning to Jack has him taking a big sideways look at whatever Billy says, because he’s clearly obsessed and it feels like he’s about to mess up his new life with Sally.

Y&R Spoilers: Adam & Chelsea Rehash the Past

Then on Friday, August 14th, on The Young and the Restless, Chelsea and Adam talk about some unresolved issues from the past. I suspect Chelsea and Adam are almost at a tipping point with the Newman family drama. Victor is hellbent on punishing Billy for taking Newman Media, and he’s been planning to target Sally. So, you know, Adam and Chelsea may walk away. Maybe Nick’s crisis will convince Victor he needs to stop all his awful plans, but honestly, it would take a miracle.

This week, Sharon, Victoria, and Nikki are all talking at the new ranch, and they are all super stressed about Nick still being missing. We’ve got Billy causing problems between Cane and Lily. They’re in a good place. They’re on the path to reconciliation, but his fixation on Chancellor and Jill’s secret may force Cane to fire Billy. But if Cane does that, Billy may come unglued.

Nikki’s trying really hard to keep up appearances this week. She may be trying to hide how worried she is about Nick from everybody else. And we’re going to find out more about Billy’s fixation on Jill by the end of this week. If you ask me, Billy is proving Lily right. Remember, she didn’t even want Cane to hire Billy in the first place because she knew he was going to keep being a train wreck. And that’s what he’s doing right off the rails.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: The Newmans Band Together

Then the week of August 17th through the 21st, the search for Nick intensifies. They really need to find him and get him back to rehab. That’s the same motel everybody uses for dodgy stuff. Ian Ward (Ray Wise) has been there. Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk), Jeremy Stark (James Hyde), Adam’s been there. Sharon’s been there.

So many people. So, you’d think they would think, “Hey, let’s go check that sketchy motel.” It would be great if it was Adam who saved Nick. Unfortunately, it might be Matt who saves him again, you know, as part of this redemption thing. We’ll see if Victoria and Kyle cross a line of whether they go from kissing to canoodling to the bedroom. Of course, that would get really messy because Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) might not like it and Victor would be infuriated.

We also have Billy making terrible decisions and he could very well lose Sally. At a minimum, I think she’s about to hit Billy with a this is your last chance, buddy type of ultimatum because how much more should Sally take before something’s got to give with Billy? We know Devon and Abby turn a corner soon. So, hopefully Devon is out of this funk and will stop pushing Abby away. And honestly, Mariah’s return may actually be the key to Devon putting his anger behind him since she’s the one who started it.

Adam and Chelsea are worried about Nick and they’re worried about Sally and they don’t need any more of Victor stress in their lives. So, they’re thinking what needs to give. We should learn more about Jill’s secret soon. I am hoping to see Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Aria for at least a couple of scenes. Now that Mariah is home and they are putting their family back together, it shouldn’t be all offscreen.

Matt and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) get much closer, much to everyone’s dismay. Cane and Lily lock in and move forward with their renewed relationship. And Danny Romalotti (Michael Damson) is working on a new love song, and he’s going to be singing it to Christine Blair Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) soon.

A North Dakota mother was arrested for allegedly killing her two children by cutting their throats on Thursday, August 6. Not only that, Kailey Erhart is also accused of attacking her 1-year-old child with a knife.

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North Dakota Mother Accused Of Cutting Her Children’s Throats

Erhart was arrested after Mandan Police Department officers responded to a report of stabbing at her home and found her covered in blood and holding a knife to her throat, according to Valley News Live. The mother of three reportedly dropped the knife and directed the police to kill her upon their arrival..

The officers then found Erhart’s three-year-old daughter, 1-year-old son and 5-month-old baby laying on a bed. They were not moving and all three children’s throats had been cut. She reportedly told the Mandan PD that put her children on the bed but thought their throats had been cut beforehand.

Additionally, she admitted to remembering having the knife in her hands when police arrived. However, she claimed she didn’t remember what happened.

The baby later died at the Alexius Medical Center Thursday, and the three-year-old died at Sanford Health on Friday morning. The one-year-old child survived and is recovering.

Erhart Allegedly Chased Her Husband And Mother-In-Law With Knife

In addition to cutting her children’s throats, Erhart reportedly threatened her husband and children’s father, Cameron Erhart, with a gun. However, Cameron was able to wrestle it away from his wife and disassemble it.

A cell phone recording allegedly captured Erhart saying to Cameron, “Say goodbye to your kids” as she carried one child. Furthermore, before the Mandan PD arrived, Erhart allegedly chased Cameron and the children’s grandmother out of the house with a knife. Erhart was reportedly upset because the couple was separating, and she also bit and scratched her husband.

Not only that, the 22-year-old mother had also made threats to harm her children and herself, and Child Protective Services had been advised of the threats. In addition, Erhart was committed to a mental health facility within the last 12 to 18 months. However, she was cleared to be with the children after being treated when the attacks occurred.

Erhart’s Bond Set At $3 Million

Erhart’s bond was set at $3 million, according to KFYR. Police Chief Jason Ziegler said the scene was “horrific.”

“A scene like that is something that nobody should ever have to see, and the way they came through in one of the most horrific times that they’ll probably experience in their life, I’m proud,” Ziegler said.

“I want to acknowledge this is an extreme, tragic and heartbreaking incident for the children involved, their families, our community and first responders who arrived on scene,” he added. “Our thoughts are with everyone that were impacted.”

Erhart was charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder. Additionally, she was charged with three counts of aggravated assault.

A GoFundMe page was set up by Cameron’s mother, Melissa Erhart.

“My name is Melissa Erhart, and my son Cameron Erhart never thought we would have to ask for help like this,” she wrote. “He is a father trying to survive something no parent should ever have to face. I lost two precious souls in a devastating tragedy after they were murdered by their mother, and the pain is more than I can put into words.”

Chrissy Metz is opening up about her decision to start using GLP-1 medication.

“I started a partnership with Ro,” Metz, 45, shared on the Monday, August 10, episode of the Today show. “I’m so excited. Listen, I was very skeptical about GLP-1s for years. I was like, ‘I don’t know about all this.’”

The Hunting Wives star shared that she ultimately changed her mind when she spoke with a friend who presented her with a “thesis.”

“I was like, ‘OK, this might be helpful.’ Of course, in the meantime, there were some complications with my father’s health, and I was like, ‘Maybe I should try and get ahead of it,’” she explained. “It was just something that I thought would be good for me. It’s not for everybody. But it’s been really wonderful for me.”

Related: Chrissy Metz’s Inspiring Quotes About Her Weight Loss and Health Journey

Chrissy Metz is prioritizing her health and wellness in this exciting chapter of her life — and she’s shared some candid sentiments about her journey so far. The This Is Us alum lost 100 pounds after getting into weightlifting and focusing on her health. “I have always enjoyed strength training. I’ve always enjoyed lifting weights,” […]

Metz shared that she has already noticed changes in her health, including that she is able to perform on Broadway multiple times per week.

“I can run around the stage eight shows a week on Broadway as a 45 [year-old] perimenopausal woman,” she said. “So, it’s really helped with inflammation, it’s helped with, just sort of, energy, just overall health, which is so nice. Really for me, it’s health now for health later. That’s the most important thing for me, longevity.”

For Metz, beginning a weight loss drug was something that she was “nervous” and “scared” to do.

“I didn’t know how it was going to react to my body,” she explained. “I don’t think we also knew all the right information. I think we were sort of miseducated. I was as well. … Just learning what it really was and how it affects everybody differently and how you don’t know until you try. My doctor and my team were like, ‘Yeah, I think this would be beneficial for you.’”

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Chrissy Metz is stepping into a powerful new season of life — one that’s grounded in self-love, wisdom and confidence. The Hunting Wives star, 44, opened up about her health journey in a new interview, revealing that she has incorporated strength training and meal prepping into her routine to improve her overall well-being. “I want […]

Metz explained that she has now had a “whole lifestyle change,” including strength training.

“It’s not the easy way out. I think a lot of people think, ‘Oh, it’s a magic wand.’ And no, in fact, you have to be more diligent. It’s good for me, because I’m really putting myself first. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but I have to really put into practice now,” she said, before quipping, “I’m an athlete now, you guys.”

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She continued, “It’s all wonderful. It’s all helping. It’s just been a really wonderful journey.”

When asked for her response to anyone who may be “disappointed” to hear she’s deciding to use a weight loss drug, Metz replied, “I think that it’s so important to put yourself first.”

“As we age, sometimes we have health issues that we are concerned about, or want to get ahead of,” she said. “That was certainly my case. I have to do what’s right for me.”

“Real Housewives” godfather Andy Cohen is standing by his casting decisions! On Threads, the iconic Bravo personality and father of two responded to a fan who asked him why he had so many “MAGA women” on the beloved franchise. Cohen, who is currently celebrating 20 years of the series with “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20,” said he would never look over a potential cast member because of their political affiliation.

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Bravo’s “Real Housewives” has been airing since 2006. Since then, the show has spawned several new iterations from Dallas, Texas, to Dubai, and a handful of spin-offs. The different personalities and dynamics are part of what keeps the machine going, and it appears that Cohen knows that.

“If we didn’t showcase people with different POV’s there would be no show,” he replied to the fan. “Also, it’s a show about the women and their relationships, not about politics.”

Cohen also responded to a fan who asked him whether he believed any of the past or current “Real Housewives” could successfully run for office.

“So far the track record for reality stars running for office is TERRIBLE,” Cohen said, clearly pointing to President of the United States Donald Trump. “So I’m hesitant to say I think there are some really smart people on Bravo with great communication skills who could be effective in public service, though.”

Andy Cohen Previously Told Fans Mad About Casting Decisions To ‘Get Over It’

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Cohen’s response on Threads isn’t the first time that he has fired back at someone who has voiced their frustration about watching a show with right-leaning women.

According to Cohen, he and the rest of the executive team producing “The Real Housewives” try to steer clear of discussing politics on the show because it elicits such a strong reaction.

“We have Housewives in red states and blue states. And a lot of blue-state fans get really riled up over Housewives who are Trump supporters,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.

However, Cohen isn’t moved or concerned with people’s outrage. “You know, get over it, this is America.”

Andy Cohen Said That He Speaks Out About Politics Due To His Identity

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Cohen’s response may surprise some readers, considering the 58-year-old has voiced his displeasure about Donald Trump on social media before. For Cohen, though, when he speaks out, it’s due to his identity as a gay man.

“Frankly, the way that I use my platform the most is as a gay American and a gay dad. When I speak about politics, it is through that lens. I think that’s really important because I’m the only gay person in late-night television,” he said.

He then added that creating a show like “The Real Housewives” today is much more challenging than it was when the series premiered 20 years ago.

“In 2009, when one of the kids called his brother a [homophobic slur], we left it in the show and then discussed it at the reunion episode. That was how two brothers talked to each other in 2009, and we saw it as a teaching moment,” he said.

‘The Real Housewives’ Turned 20!

Cohen’s comments about the cast of “The Real Housewives” come amid the network’s current celebration of its 20th anniversary. In a previous interview, according to The Blast, Bravo exec Frances Berwick described how she felt about the major milestone.

“Just feels incredibly gratifying and fun and joyous,” she said. “The fact that it’s still making people really happy to watch the show, that they love being part of this Real Housewives community, it just makes you feel good.”

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What Is ‘Roaring 20th’?

The current “Ultimate Girls Trip” special airs new episodes every Sunday at 9 PM ET. The principal cast includes Teresa Giudice, Luann de Lesseps, Lisa Barlow, Vicki Gunvalson, Gizelle Bryant, Porsha Williams, and Kyle Richards. The group will travel from cities like Beverly Hills all the way to New York to hang out with iconic Housewives of the past and present.

“The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip’ is a love letter to the women who turned a reality television show into a cultural phenomenon, and the fans who’ve been there for every laugh, gasp, toast, and table turn,” Berwick said, according to The Blast.

It seems like everyone’s in Lake Como right now, and if they’re not, they plan to be this fall. We aren’t part of either group (unfortunately), but with these billowy, European-inspired dresses, we can sure look like we are.

Breezy, boutiquey and all sorts of luxe, these 17 expensive-looking dresses radiate ‘old money’ energy from across the lake. Whether you’re searching for a chic summer dress for casual weekend brunches or fancy fall weddings, these Lake Como-inspired picks bring Italian charm to any occasion. The best part? They start at only $7.

17 Lake Como-Inspired Dresses — From $7

1. Our Favorite: Pretty and polished, this short-sleeve mini dress makes you look like you belong somewhere with a view (and sipping something bubbly).

2. Runner-Up: Polka dots are a huge trend right now, and this flutter-sleeve maxi dress nails the aesthetic.

3. Wardrobe Staple: Meet your new everyday outfit. This tank dress works solo during the summer, then with a denim jacket in the fall.

4. Boutique Find: Coastal elegance meets countryside ease with this vacation-ready sundress. It should cost hundreds, but we’re not complaining!

5. Simple Stunner: With a stretchy fabric, mini length and timeless blue-and-white print, this $13 dress is an easy add-to-cart.

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7. One-Shoulder Wonder: This vibrant maxi dress has slimming superpowers, thanks to the asymmetrical strap that makes you appear taller.

8. Lake Blues: Match the lake in this halter-neck maxi dress that comes in a rich blue color. The pockets are just a bonus.

9. Like Loungewear: Finally, a T-shirt dress that makes you appear effortlessly put together! You’ll love the stretchy, buttery-soft material.

10. Apple of Our Eyelet: Eyelet fabric paired with a sunny yellow color is a recipe for compliments. This maxi dress turns heads in the best way.

11. Wedding Guest: Fall weddings call for this watercolor maxi dress that’s sophisticated without upstaging the bride — but honestly, you’ll come close.

12. Limoncello, Please: Nothing says ‘Italy’ like this darling lemon-print dress. The rickrack trim adds a playful flair, too.

13. Mom-Approved: Look no further for a flattering maxi dress that shoppers say is ‘very forgiving’ and hides the tummy.

14. Vacation MVP: Don’t travel without this spaghetti-strap pick that drapes everywhere, layers well and instantly elevates your aesthetic.

15. Boho Babe: Imagine a billowy wrap dress with a Free People-looking print. Seriously, dreams do come true.

16. Linen-Blend: The price tag feels like a glitch for such a relaxed yet refined shirtdress. Since this dreamy find doubles as a cover-up, you’ll wear it straight from brunch to the beach.

17. Hybrid Hamptons: If Hamptons and Lake Como styles merged, they’d create this timeless puff-sleeve maxi. It’s 58% off right now, so run!