Giannis Antetokounmpo is beloved by Milwaukee Bucks fans, but when he’s off the court, only one woman matters: his wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger.

The NBA star and the Rice University alum started dating in the mid-2010s after Antetokounmpo was drafted by the Bucks. The duo have since kept their relationship relatively private, but they occasionally give fans glimpses of their life together via social media.

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In June 2022, the power forward shared a few snaps from his family’s annual trip to his native Greece. His parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, immigrated to Europe from their home country of Nigeria three years before Giannis’ birth.

“Our annual Akropolis visit🇬🇷🔥,” the NBA All-Star wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of himself showing his and Riddlesprigger’s two sons the sights. The couple welcomed Liam in February 2020 and Maverick in August 2021. They have since welcomed two daughters, Eva and Aria.

Keep scrolling for a look back at Giannis and Riddlesprigger’s complete relationship timeline.

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Farscape is full of interesting characters. The series is centered on the only human in the galaxy, John Crichton (Ben Browder), but the ensemble cast is what turned it into a fan favorite for nearly 30 years and counting. Yet one of them, the insane Stark (Paul Goddard) is widely considered to be the worst of the bunch. He’s not supposed to be liked, but then again, it feels like over time the writers forgot his insanity was supposed to be an act and not his primary character trait. 

Stark’s Insanity Was Supposed To Be Fake…ish

The trope of a character going from having one quirky personality trait to becoming dumber and more one-note over time has been dubbed, “Flanderization,” after Ned Flanders on The Simpsons. Flanders started out as the complete opposite of Homer Simpson, but over time, his religious traits became more and more prominent, overpowering everything else. That’s the case with Stark, who had a few amusing moments while crazy in the prison cell with Crichton, “My side, your side! My side, your side!,” but by Season 3, was a completely different character. 

Stark has a fascinating background with his standout metal mask hiding his true nature: lift the mask, and it reveals pure energy, which Stark uses to help people ease their suffering, including “crossing over” to the other side. In the process, they leave a part of their soul behind with him, that includes knowledge and emotions. No wonder he’s unbalanced. 

Stark Got Worse Every Season

The problem is that during his initial appearance, Stark confesses to Crichton that he’s pretending to be insane in order to keep Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) uninterested in him. Stark was even able to craft a key to escape the cell deep within the secret Peacekeeper base. Compare that to Season 3, and it’s almost two different characters. 

After the death of Zhaan in Season 3 Stark becomes significantly unhinged. His once cute ranting in the prison cell becomes a regular cadence when he speaks, “You, dead. Me, dead. You, dead. Me, dead,” “Time’s up. Game’s on. Good luck.” He has his moments of lucidity, but generally once he’s on screen, he’s shouting. 

Willing To Doom The Universe For Religion

During Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, Stark, like Flanders, holds onto his religious beliefs so strongly that he’s willing to doom the universe because of them. When the last holder of the Eidelon’s power passes away, Stark resists helping him pass over, and thus, acquiring the part of his soul that contains the ancient teachings. It’s on the same level as Star-Lord messing with the removal of Thanos glove, except here, Crichton and Aeryn Sun are able to convince him to do the right thing. 

Farscape is an exceptionally well-written series with strong characterizations throughout, that for the most part, avoids the trap of one-note characters. Even Pilot is given a tragic background. Stark, despite appearing in every season, devolves over time, and his final moment is more of a relief than a triumph. Jool develops and changes more over time, positively that is, than Stark, and she’s the second most-hated member of the crew. Stark had potential, and while he’s irritating, on any other sho he’d be a highlight, but the bar is so high on Farscape that someone was going to be left behind.

You can stream Farscape for free on Tubi.

Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for June 22 – July 03, 2026 sizzle with Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) pulling an epic blindside that has the Forresters reeling, angry, and scrambling.

We’re going to get into the latest spoilers for the two weeks beginning June 22nd, including July sweeps kicking off in week one and kicking into high gear in week two.

Bold and the Beautiful: Hope’s Secret Launch Revealed – Week of June 22nd-26th

On Monday, June 22nd, Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) is back and finds herself in a difficult position. She knows things are going to blow skyhigh. I’m sure Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) is excited to tell her that Hope for the Future is coming back and Hope is ending her leave of absence. And Donna will know, oh crap, this is about to get really bad. She’s going to be nervous around Brooke.

And we may see Donna go over and try to get Katie and Hope to stop the launch before it’s too late. But come on, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) will never let that happen. And Katie would not agree to it either. At this point, she’s dug in, which is smart. I guess Bill puts pressure on Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) on Monday. I think Bill will snap if Wyatt tries to pass off that same fake diamond that he showed Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton). So, maybe we’ll find out if he got the real one or if that is the fake.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Dottie & Joseph Return

Tuesday, June 23rd, Morgan Fairchild returns as Dottie Bright. She and her assistant Joseph (Jim J. Bullock) get an exclusive sneak peek of Eric Forrester’s (John McCook) new couture collection at Forrester Creations. We have Brooke, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), Eric, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor), Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz), R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) and others, all gathered in the CEO office when Dynasty drops the bomb that Logan’s new collection launches tomorrow because Bold and the Beautiful spoilers say the date of Logan’s fashion show shocks the Foresters.

So, it looks like they’re dropping the collection the same day as Eric’s or maybe even the day before. So, they’re blindsided because they had no idea Bill and Katie had moved so fast. We’ve also got Bill’s assistant, Alison, back and she may be the one who tries to block Brooke because after spills, Brooke storms over to Logan to rage at Katie for pushing out a collection the same time as Forrester Creations.

Brooke asked Katie who’s the designer, how she did this so fast. Hope’s hiding behind the screen and listening to Brooke going off on Katie. And Brooke’s unraveling, threatening to search the Logan offices. Katie laughs and calls her ridiculous. And Brooke gets more unhinged, and Katie keeps her distracted looking at her. That way, Hope can slip out and run from the office before Brooke sees her. And Katie tells Brooke she’ll find out who her designer is with everybody else at the launch of the new House of Logan collection. And Brooke’s going to leave mad. I doubt she’ll get to search the offices, though.

Bold and the Beautiful: The Collection Launches – Week of June 24th-26th

Wednesday, June 24th, Bill and Katie use Forrester to their advantage. So, they may tap into the buzz about Eric’s collection. Katie may use her PR contacts to invite people that may be in town for Eric’s launch just to kind of surf off their backs as usual. And Katie, you know, I think she’s going to do everything she can to get the limelight all on Logan.

The Forresters, meanwhile, are on the defense. Katie’s collection coming out right on top of Eric’s has the Foresters scrambling. They thought the spotlight was all theirs, but now Katie is grabbing it. So, the Forresters may try and see if they can steal the attention back, but at this point, they’re blindsided, angry, and frustrated, and they haven’t really found out the shocking news yet.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Electra Clueless

Thursday, June 25th is the first day of July sweeps, and Electra tells Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) she really hopes tomorrow is a big win for all of them. He heads into work, and at Logan, Katie and Bill tell their son Will about the jewelry line, and they swear him to secrecy. Bill tells Will he knows the jewelry line launch has him worried for his girlfriend, but Bill reminds him this is business. Wyatt and Shauna Fulton (Denise Richards) are there, too. And I think Will may be upset that they’re now competing against Electra, but this is, you know, as Bill said, it’s business.

Things are going to get awkward for Hope and Liam. So, I wonder if they have a run-in with Brooke maybe at the estate. Meanwhile, over at Logan, Katie and Bill are arm-in-arm, all smiles, doing final prep for the show. And Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) is excited. Everybody’s excited. This is going to be huge.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Lots of Casting Updates

Friday, June 26th, Dottie and Joseph are back and they may be going over to the Logan Fashion Show. We’ve got Donna back and we’ll see if she’s a Logan or Forrester. And the House of Logan hits the runway with their next launch. Shauna is there for it, so we may get a preview of the jewelry line as well. Although I’m sure the blue Hope for the Future diamond is meant to be the big finale piece when Hope and Deke walk out and take their bows.

There’s an Access Hollywood correspondent playing a guest role. Lots of models, Logan staff, influencers, photographers. Bill’s assistant is there. I saw a preview of what I think is the line in a California magazine that did an article about Bold and the Beautiful. We can’t show you the picture because copyright reasons, but if these are the outfits from the launch, which seems likely, they have almost a flamenco dancer flare.

I saw eight gowns, five black, one white, two black and white, red rose hair pieces. One has almost like a black hat. So, this is not what I was expecting from the fluffy blue stuff we saw at the preview. So, wait to see if the Forresters are going to push their way into the actual Logan event or if they’re just all going to watch the live stream at the office because we know Zende, Ridge and all of them are together for this. When they hear the House of Logan presents Hope for the Future designed by Deacon Sharpe, they are all going to freak.

Bold and the Beautiful: July Sweeps – Week of June 29th Through July 3rd

Then the week of June 29th through July 3rd, it is the first full week of sweeps. Everything gets higher stakes. Jaws drop as Hope and Deacon make their official House of Logan debut and walk the runway at the end of the show. And Brooke cannot believe what she is seeing. I expect the fashion show and reception to carry over until Monday. So Katie’s thrilled, but Brooke may come over there and legit strangle her in public. Expect a big showdown where Katie claims she didn’t break any rules because Hope is a Spencer, not a Forrester, and a Logan, not a Forrester. So, she stuck to the deal, but Brooke may slap Katie sideways.

Anyway, Electra is panicking over the competing jewelry line and whether she’s up to it. She may be upset at Will for not giving her a heads up, but I think Bill’s going to press him hard to keep quiet. Electra may find out about the jewelry line the same day Hope’s collection launches.

Donna is going to be facing scrutiny from Brooke because she may ask her if she knew about Hope being at Logan. And Donna’s going to have to say, “Yeah, I knew, but I tried to stop it.” But Brooke’s going to feel betrayed by her and every living Logan. Katie, Hope, all of them. Steffy’s going to be furious and Ridge too. They’re likely going to talk about how gracious they were to bring back Hope for the Future and then this is how she did them. Lying and going behind their backs, which was really tacky.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: FC Takes Legal Action?

They might consider legal recourse because Hope is still their employee, but if they did that, it would probably just embarrass them in the fashion press. Hopefully Steffy hasn’t already sent out the press release about Hope for the Future coming back because that would be humiliating.

This House of Logan with Hope launch could really take the wind out of the sales for Eric’s couture launch. This is all going to be a scandalous story. First, we had Eric Forrester defecting over to Logan and the gossip about Ridge firing him. And then here comes Hope Logan, the daughter of Brooke Logan Forrester. That is huge. This is going to get so much attention.

I think the collection’s probably going to do really well and Eric’s collection may suffer, which is exactly what the Forresters don’t need. I expect R.J. to go on a nasty tirade about Will and the sneaky thieves at Logan and Ridge and Steffy may join in this time. They’re all going to be so furious. It’s going to be super soapy and I cannot wait to see it.

The Avengers movies were a huge part of the 2010s entertainment landscape. As the crowning jewels of the MCU and arguably the peak of the superhero genre in cinema, the Avengers movies broke records and attracted critical acclaim, not to mention intense fan fervor. The films brought together some of the silver screen’s greatest characters — Earth’s mighties heroes, indeed — to deliver thrilling adventures that perfectly represented everything that a great blockbuster should be.

A major reason why the movies were such successes was the villains. After all, a villain is a crucial part of any superhero story, and the movie adaptations were no different. Luckily, all four of those cinematic adventures had a compelling and endlessly entertaining villain to challenge the equally great superheroes. However, not all of these villains are the same, and one or two clearly stand out because of their characterizations, motives, inherent appeal, and the performance of the actors behind them. This list will rank every villain in the Avengers movies; declaring a winner might seem simple at first, but there are more nuances to this discussion than you would initially believe.

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Thanos (Josh Brolin) – ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019)

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After the shocking ending of Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame delivered a suitably epic conclusion to the first three MCU Phases. Set five years after Infinity War, the film follows the remaining Avengers as they pull a daring time heist to bring back all those who were snapped from existence by Thanos (Josh Brolin). The movie pulls a shocking twist at the end of the first act by having a depressed Thor (Chris Hemsworth) chop Thanos’ head off. Thus, the villain in this movie is a 2014 version of the Mad Titan who travels to 2023 to battle the Avengers one last time.

To put it simply, the Thanos in Endgame is a far cry from the one in Infinity War. Reduced to a straightforward superhero villain, the Mad Titan is neither imposing nor particularly interesting in this movie. Instead, he just goes through the motions, checking every box in the “supervillain evil deed” list, to the point where he even commands a large army to fight the Avengers in the now-iconic third-act battle. Sure, Thanos delivers the thrills, but there is absolutely nothing compelling about him; his layered motivations are reduced to “I am inevitable,” and even Brolin seems uninterested in the role. Sure, we’re talking about a younger, less mature version of Thanos compared to what we saw in the previous movie, but it’s still a disappointment to see such a fascinating villain turned into a run-of-the-mill MCU baddie.

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Ultron (James Spader) – ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015)

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Following the overwhelming success of 2012’s The Avengers, everyone wanted to see Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ next adventure. Once news broke out that Ultron, the Living Automaton, would be the main villain, the excitement only increased, especially with the casting of James Spader. Avengers: Age of Ultron sees Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) and Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) creating Ultron (Spader) to help protect the Earth. However, Ultron soon goes rogue and attempts to eliminate the Avengers, aided by the Maximoff twins, Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen).

Ultron is certainly an entertaining villain, largely because of the panache Spader brings to the role. The actor is clearly having the time of his life playing the automaton as a mix between Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark and Spader’s own Steff McKee. His dialogue is witty, his action sequences are solid, and Spader’s voice work is spot-on, amounting to a villain that has everything needed to outshine the heroes, which he kind of does. The main issue here is his motivation — AI going rogue and trying to wipe out humanity is more played out than Casablanca on TCM. His characterization is also weak at best, lacking the complexity of Thanos and the tragic nuances of Loki. Finally, it doesn’t help that Ultron’s so-called “age” is more akin to a long weekend. Spader does his best with the material, and Ultron is an entertaining-enough villain to antagonize the Avengers for two-and-a-half hours, but beyond that, he ranks in the lower tier of MCU villains.

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Loki (Tom Hiddleston) – ‘The Avengers’ (2012)

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say Tom Hiddleston‘s Loki is one of the MCU’s greatest characters. In fact, the God of Mischief might actually have the franchise’s best, most compelling character arc, which began in 2011’s Thor and seemingly concluded twelve years later, in Season 2 of his own spin-off show, appropriately titled Loki. Throughout that decade, Loki went from good to evil back to good, embodying the concept of the antihero better than anyone else. He died and came back to life only to die again, only to come back from an alternate timeline before being literally spat out of the sacred timeline itself. Through it all, he learned and forgot, then learned again, always remaining an inherently watchable character who you could easily root for.

As the main antagonist of 2012’s The Avengers, Loki is in full villain mode, delivering Shakespearean levels of drama while attempting to conquer the Earth. In Stark’s words, Loki is “a full tilt diva,” carrying the universe’s largest inferiority complex and severe cases of daddy and abandonment issues worsened by a literal god complex. Yet, that’s exactly what makes him so engaging on-screen; above all, Loki yearns, becoming strangely sympathetic even at his worst. It, of course, helps that Hiddleston is delivering the performance of a lifetime, chewing scenery left and right and often fully eclipsing the more stoic Avengers, who might as well be sticks in the mud next to him. Like Thanos after him, Loki is the real star of The Avengers, proving that in superhero cinema, villains really do have more fun,

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Thanos (Josh Brolin) – ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018)

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As previously mentioned, the Thanos in Endgame was much, much different from the Thanos in Infinity War. In the 2018 epic, the Mad Titan is the peak of Marvel villainy, a character so incredibly compelling that he not only becomes the star of the movie but arguably of the MCU’s Phase 3 overall. Played by Josh Brolin, Thanos is a galactic warlord convinced that the universe must be in perfect balance to thrive, let alone survive. To achieve this utopian balance, Thanos seeks to gather all five Infinity Stones and wipes out half of all the universe’s life from existence. Despite the Avengers’ best efforts, Thanos actually succeeds and ends the movie smiling at the sunset, satisfied with himself.

Thanos’ motives aren’t exactly groundbreaking, nor does he reinvent the superhero wheel; the fact is, he doesn’t need to. The character remains gripping and surprisingly complex, acting not out of sheer malice but instead a genuine believe that life must be kept in check and that only he has the necessary will to carry the deed out. In a way, Thanos considers himself merciful, as he is bearing the burden alone, condemning himself to spare millions; sure, that belief is wildly misplaced, but it’s certainly narratively riveting, making him an incredible character to follow. His complicated relationships with his daughters, Gamora (Zoe Saldaña) and Nebula (Karen Gillan), add further intricacy to his characterization, painting him as a despot who pursues power out of delusion rather than bloodthirst. Thanos remains the MCU’s greatest triumph in terms of villainy, and he’s likely to be topped by anyone.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for June 22 – July 03, 2026 will see Belle Black (Martha Madison) working with Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and they find a new clue left by Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). Plus, Abe Carver (James Reynolds) demands answers about Lexie Carver’s (Nikki Crawford) health.

We are going to get into all the drama, including bad things coming Kristen DiMera’s (Stacy Haiduk) way, thanks to EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and Holly Jonas’ (Ashley Puzemis) medical and legal crises, plus hot stuff with Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer).

Days of Our Lives: Stefano’s Chess Set Mystery – Week of June 22nd-26th

And now, let’s dive right in. On Monday, June 22nd, we have Chad showing Belle the key from the chess set, and she’s going to use it to unlock the board and finds another hidden clue. If you remember, Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) found that key on Friday, and now Chad and Belle open Marlena Evans’ (Deidre Hall) puzzling chess set together. So, Belle finds an Italian lira note. It’s an older collector’s item because they use euros now. And the bill has composer Verdi on it. And he wrote La Traviata and Rigoletto. And of course, you know how Stefano loved his opera.

Andrew Donovan (Jude Ewing) is back and lays into his employee Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord). Andrew is warning Cat what she’s doing is way too dangerous and says she cannot continue, but Cat insists she already started.

Days of Our Lives: EJ Confronts Kristen – Sophia’s Death and Holly’s Crisis

EJ explodes on Kristen. And of course, by now EJ knows Kristen is the only one who knew Chanel Dupree’s (Raven Bowens) plans and would have told Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) that and the ghost gun, which is something Kristen could get, but Sophia could not. EJ is screaming in Kristen’s face that he knows she tried to kill Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman). And Kristen’s going to deny everything, but she knows EJ’s going to kill her for it. He won’t believe her.

Marlena Evans reflects on her five decades in Salem. This is a huge milestone for beloved actress Deidre Hall, whose first air date on Days of Our Lives was way back on June 21st, 1976. So Marlena’s looking through a photo album and Paul Narita (Christopher Sean) shows up at her door and Belle is there as well. And Marlena tells them she’s taking a little stroll down memory lane and Belle wants to come along.

DOOL: Pills Investigation and Family Drama – Week of June 23rd-26th

Tuesday, June 23rd, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) makes it official. He is Steve Johnson’s (Stephen Nichols) new partner at Black Patch. And Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) opens up as her mom, Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans), listens. Also, this week, Joy has Kelsey in her stroller at the pub and runs into Steve and Kayla, which is awkward since Steve gave Stephanie the gun that she almost killed Joy with.

Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) panics as Joy drops a bombshell on him. I wonder if she is too scared to stay in Salem and is considering going back to New York. Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) needs a big favor from Xander and of course he will do whatever Sarah asked. Remember Xander was there in town square when Sarah tried to save Destiny’s life when she collapsed. So Xander’s going to make a call to get info on DiMera Enterprises Pharmaceuticals from two years ago when Clea died and of course she was Liam Selejko’s (Hank Northrop) ex.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Holly’s Health Plummeting

Wednesday, June 24th, Holly collapses. She was struggling by the lake already and then it happens again when she gets back to town. So, looks like Tate Black (Leo Howard) takes her over to University Hospital and Sarah runs a drug test on Holly. It is positive for a controlled substance, which is an opiate. That is the same drug Sarah and Brady suspect killed the two girls and is made by DiMera Enterprises Pharmaceuticals. And it’s not something that Holly was prescribed.

Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) takes Theo by surprise. She may be circling back to apologize to Theo again. Gabi misses their friendship, especially since a lot of people dislike her right now. Sarah and Brady dig deeper into the tainted pill investigation. They’re going to talk to Liam, who is back in Salem for this chat. Sarah and Brady want to hear about Destiny and Clea, both from Liam. Also, Arianna’s going to get a proper goodbye from Liam after he ghosted her before. Arianna has a ton of questions for Liam and gets answers that are going to make Gabi look awful.

Days of Our Lives: July Sweeps Begins – June 25th and Beyond

Thursday, June 25th, it’s the first day of July sweeps and Kristen is scared out of her mind and wants Xander’s protection. So, I wonder if Kristen will actually confess her plot against Johnny. I doubt it because I don’t think Xander would protect her if he knew because he really likes Johnny. So, Kristen’s going to have to lie, deny, and make up something.

Arianna blasts her mom Gabi and demands to know what she did to Liam. I wonder if Gabi can clean this mess up or if Arianna’s going to be done with her just as done as Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) is.

EJ gets a heads up on a big issue, maybe about the corporate deal tied to DiMera Enterprises Pharmaceuticals and that people are asking questions. He may hear that Xander’s poking around. Holly shares a theory with Tate and I wonder if Holly suspects somebody swapped her pills. Tate may think she’s being paranoid since Sophia is dead. Brady listens as Sarah opens up. I’m sure it’s more about these pill deaths. We also have that scene coming from the summer promo where Holly’s up at the hospital and Tate’s asking if those pills are hers and she freaks out on him.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Alex & Philip Worried

Friday, June 26th, we’ve got Alex and Philip concerned about what is next for Titan. Gabi hasn’t gotten Stefan’s inheritance yet and another loan payment is coming up very soon. And there’s no lawsuit funds they can use now that Xander dropped the case. Stephanie does something empowering. Maybe she’s going to take a step back from Alex or maybe decide she needs intensive therapy. I think a week or two at Bayview wouldn’t be a bad idea if I’m being honest.

Tween Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote) is very upset. Kristen and Brady go up to Bay View to tell her about Sophia’s death and it scares Rachel because she thinks she might end up in a bad way like Sophia since the doctors at Bay View failed Sophia. And twisted Kristen sitting there hugging Rachel when she is the one who killed her bestie Sophia. It is sick.

EJ spills something while provoking Xander in front of Sarah. I think EJ wants to create a divide between Sarah and Xander because they’re looking into the tainted pills. EJ may blab that Xander’s sleeping with Kristen, knowing how much Sarah hates his sister. It’s pretty clever of EJ, actually. And this week, Sarah tells Xander that she hopes they can stop EJ in time. And Xander tells Sarah that she does not want to be in EJ’s crosshairs, but it seems like it is too late.

Days of Our Lives: July Sweeps in Full Gear – June 29th Through July 3rd

The late Stefano’s mysterious chess set continues to have Belle and Chad obsessed with solving the problem. June 29th through July 3rd is the first full week of July sweeps. Expect storylines to pick up speed and to have a big July 4th event in Salem.

Chad and Belle continue to find clues and keep getting closer to each other, which is going to eat at EJ even though he thinks he’s got Cat on lock, which he does not. There is a mysterious person watching Chad and Belle and possibly Brady spying on them. And this person is doing Stefano’s bidding from beyond the grave, dropping clues.

Holly and EJ talk about how to beat Amy Choi’s lawsuit, but Holly has a health issue looming with those pills. EJ could always turn around and sue Amy for damages related to Sophia’s attack on Johnny. That might stop Amy in her tracks.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Abe Wants Answers Now!

Abe demands answers from Lexie Carver. He can already tell she’s hiding something. And those symptoms of hers can’t be hidden from Abe and Theo for too much longer. The second dose of miracle serum that Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) gave her isn’t going to last too long or solve all the problems. Abe and Theo could lose Lexie sooner rather than later, maybe even by the end of July sweeps.

Kristen needs to watch her back with EJ. She is kidnapped soon and Xander may not care enough to help Kristen. Plus, let’s be real, she’s got it coming for what she did to Johnny. Stefan DiMera’s (Brandon Barash) inheritance could come through at the last minute, but then paying the Titan loan with DiMera dollars is going to come back to bite them all when EJ finds out. And Arianna may move into the pub and refuse to talk to her mom Gabi over the payoff stunt that she did with Liam that broke Arianna Horton’s (Vico Escorcia) heart.

Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) worries about Cat’s involvement with EJ, but Cat is not slowing down and ups the stakes soon. The question is, how far will she go with EJ to get the goods on him? Also, Sydney DiMera may show up in Salem for some summer fun and romance and drama during sweeps. Wait to see if EJ’s kid pops up.

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One of the reasons I love watching Steven Seagal movies is because the man’s a legend in his own mind. Every single movie revolves around how good he is at everything he does, and the unintended humor comes from the fact that his co-stars look like they know he’s a total BS artist. That “damn, he’s good” energy, however, works exceptionally well in films that don’t take themselves too seriously. Bruce Willis’ 1991 heist comedy, Hudson Hawk, has John McClane himself cracking safes, stealing artifacts, evading authorities, all while trying to get a good cappuccino.

Bruce Willis is a legend in his own mind in his portrayal of the titular character, but he’s so much more badass than Steven Seagal because he does everything with a smirk and a wink, fully aware that we’re all here to have fun watching a movie.

Currently relegated to ad-supported streaming or on-demand rentals if you want an ad-free experience, Hudson Hawk might not even be on your radar, which is a shame because it’s funnier than it has any right to be. Bruce Willis is a human cartoon character, and it looks like everybody involved had the time of their lives making this thing.

Indiana Jones Meets Die Hard

Eddie “Hudson Hawk” Hawkins is a world-class cat burglar fresh out of prison and determined to stay on the straight and narrow, enjoy a cappuccino, and leave his life of crime behind him. Naturally, he’s immediately sucked into a grand conspiracy no sooner than the prison gates close behind him. Working alongside his longtime partner, Tommy “Five-Tone” Messina (Danny Aiello), Hawk is blackmailed into a series of art heists that put him at odds with mobsters, CIA agents, and Vatican operative Sister Anna Baragli (Andie MacDowell), all of whom seem to have their own agenda.

As the body count rises and the plot grows increasingly convoluted, Hawk learns that wealthy husband-and-wife duo Darwin and Minerva Mayflower (Richard E. Grant and Sandra Bernhard) are pulling the strings behind the scenes. Their goal is nothing less than total world domination through a lost invention of Leonardo da Vinci that can supposedly turn lead into gold. Our hero globe-trots like a live-action cartoon character, and as the stakes continue to rise, so does the slapstick humor surrounding them.

Bruce Willis Is A Cartoon Character In Hudson Hawk

Though Hudson Hawk’s 23 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes would make you think it belongs in the same league as Steven Seagal’s Out for Justice, that assessment couldn’t be further from the truth. Hudson Hawk is pure popcorn spectacle, led by one of the ’90s most charismatic action stars at the height of his popularity. It’s a hidden gem if you’re in the mood for a heist flick that never takes itself seriously and is pretty shameless about it.

Oh yeah, and it’s also worth mentioning that half of the henchmen constantly at odds with Bruce Willis are named after candy bars and are exceptionally good at being totally incompetent. If that sounds like a good time, you can stream Hudson Hawk for free on The Roku Channel as of this writing.

For decades, Dragon Ball fans have wondered how Goku’s story will ultimately end. Will the legendary Saiyan unlock one final transformation? Will he ascend to an even greater level of power? Or could his final form be something much simpler?

An obscure piece of artwork from 1989 is now reigniting that discussion.

The illustration, created by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama for the Dragon Ball Z Anime Special book, depicts an elderly Goku many years into the future. While the image was originally created as a joke, fans are now revisiting it as a fascinating glimpse at what Goku’s final years could look like.

What makes the drawing even more interesting is its origin. This version of Goku was not created out of nowhere. It is based on an old sketch Akira Toriyama drew back in 1989 for the Dragon Ball Z Anime Special book. At the time, Toriyama jokingly imagined what Goku might look like as an old man after fans repeatedly asked him when the story would finally end and how Goku would look in it.

The sketch presents a much older version of the beloved hero, a stark contrast to the youthful and energetic fighter fans have followed for decades. Rather than sporting a new transformation or overwhelming aura, this Goku appears aged by time, offering a rare vision of a future that has never been explored in the manga or anime.

Goku [credit: Akira Toriyama 1989]

Since the illustration came from an obscure publication released long before the internet era, many fans had never even seen it before. Now that it has resurfaced, the image is sparking fresh conversations throughout the Dragon Ballcommunity. Some see it simply as a humorous drawing from Toriyama’s past, while others view it as an intriguing possibility for where Goku’s journey could one day end.

Of course, Dragon Ball has changed dramatically since 1989. Goku has gone on to achieve forms that Toriyama himself may never have envisioned when he first drew the sketch. From Super Saiyan to Ultra Instinct, the Saiyan warrior has repeatedly surpassed expectations and rewritten his limits.

Still, there is something compelling about seeing Goku not as an unstoppable fighter chasing greater power, but as an old man who has lived a long and extraordinary life. It is a reminder that even legends grow older, and perhaps the greatest ending for Goku is not one defined by power, but by peace.

Whether Toriyama ever intended the drawing to represent Goku’s true final appearance may never be known. But more than 35 years later, fans are once again asking the question:

Could this sketch from 1989 be our first glimpse at Goku’s final form?

All Jack Reacher needs is his toothbrush, his passport, a steaming hot cup of coffee, and a bus ticket, and he’s good to go. However, the chances are that bus ticket is going to take him somewhere that needs a 6ft 5in brick wall of a human with the investigative skills of Batman and the pain tolerance of Superman to solve a problem. And now, we know when the next adventure will arrive.

Chain Reaction, the 31st Jack Reacher novel from Lee Child and Andrew Child, will be released on October 20, 2026. The book follows last year’s Exit Strategy and brings Reacher into a new investigation involving a murder, the Pentagon, and a remote Colorado town where something very clearly is not adding up.

The new novel begins when General Susan Turner tracks Reacher down after a member of her team is brutally murdered while on covert duty. Turner cannot trust anyone inside her own operation, including her deputy, so she turns to the one person who has made a career out of solving a problem and disappearing before the paperwork catches up. Turner is a recurring character in the Reacher books, and was also played by Cobie Smulders in the Tom Cruise adaptation of Never Go Back, from 2016.

What is Jack Reacher’s ‘Chain Reaction’ About?

Reacher’s intrepid investigative skills end up leading him to Summertown, Colorado, a remote settlement with one diner, one motel, five massive data centres, two giant solar farms, and a total population of just four people. Now, we’re no experts on town planning but when there are more data centres than actual residents, then something ain’t adding up. The math isn’t mathing, as the young people might say. The official synopsis states:

Jack Reacher is hard to find. It’s not easy to track him down. And he likes it that way. But General Susan Turner, based deep inside the Pentagon, has the means and the motive. She needs his help. A member of her team has been brutally murdered on covert duty. She can’t trust anyone she works with, not even her deputy. She needs someone from the outside. Someone who solves problems and disappears without a trace. Reacher heads to Summertown, Colorado. A town as remote and bizarre as it gets. One diner, one motel, five massive data centres, two giant solar farms humming away in the dust. Total population: four people. And one of them is watching him.

The TV adaptation stars Alan Ritchson (Fast X) as Jack Reacher, alongside Maria Sten (Swamp Thing) as Frances Neagley. The fourth season of the hit Prime Video series is set to arrive later this year, and will adapt Child’s novel Gone Tomorrow.

Chain Reaction by Lee Child and Andrew Child arrives October 20, 2026.

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February 3, 2022

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Nick Santora

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Omar Madha, Carol Banker, Julian Holmes, Lin Oeding, M.J. Bassett, Norberto Barba, Stephen Surjik, Thomas Vincent

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Cait Duffy

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If you happened to be in Malibu, California, recently and spotted a total bombshell on the beach in a floral bikini, it might’ve been Brooke Burke. The television host is inspiring us to step outside our comfort zones and try a string bikini this summer. Luckily for us, Amazon has a similar style that reviewers can’t stop talking about how flattering it is.

Burke was all smiles in her turquoise two-piece with orange flowers. The bright design certainly brought the vacation-ready vibes, and we’re getting similar feels from the Moshengqi String Bikini, except this one is $27 on Amazon. So, you can catch some rays on the beach or by the pool in model-worthy style.

Get the Moshengqi String Bikini for $27 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

The Amazon find is slightly different from Burke’s, as it has a blue base with red flowers. It has adjustable bottoms, so you can tie them as tight as you’d like for an optimal fit. Many shoppers said that they’re just cheeky enough without making you feel too exposed. And the triangular top has similar coverage to Burke’s, and both the back strap and halter strap are adjustable, too.

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Funny enough, while this is a two-piece swimsuit, you’ll get three pieces in your order. You see, the bikini comes with a matching scrunchy to complete your look. So, if you get the Burke-inspired combination, you’ll get a blue and red floral accessory. The black bikini comes with a black scrunchie, the hot pink bikini comes with a hot pink scrunchie and so on for the different colors and patterns.

Real-life shoppers love how this bikini accentuates their curves while the soft material feels good on the skin. “I ordered the black two-piece and was immediately impressed with how well it fits and flatters. The spaghetti straps and Brazilian cut give it a sleek, modern look that feels both sexy and empowering without being over the top,” a five-star reviewer shared.

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No matter your age or body type, you deserve to wear a bathing suit that makes you feel your best. And who knows? Just because you’ve never tried a string bikini doesn’t mean you shouldn’t (and something tells us that Burke would agree)!

Get the Moshengqi String Bikini for $27 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

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