General Hospital announces Finola Hughes resumes taping soon. And of course, Friday is when Nathan Dean Parsons returns as Ethan Lovett. We know Steve Burton’s back taping in about eight weeks or so. And that all ties into the latest leak from our trusted source.

We’re going to talk about how Anna Devane‘s (Finola Hughes) storyline may overlap with two other returning characters. So, it looks like she’s on a collision course with both Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Ethan. Let’s dig in!

Finola Hughes Taping Soon on General Hospital

So, we got this leak a while back actually about Anna, Ethan, and Jason not long after we found out Ethan was returning. But I sat on it. Because with both Steve Burton and Finola Hughes on hiatus, it felt like it was too soon to talk about it, like it wasn’t relevant yet. But with word that Finola is taping again soon, we are going to unpack it for you now.

All right, so first off, it was Chris McKenna, the actor who plays Jack Brennan, who confirmed that Finola is taping soon. He dropped a comment on soap social media that she is on her way back. So, that means Anna is going to be back on screen in the next few weeks.

So, well before Burton is supposed to return as Jason. And it sounds like Finola is not filming yet. But if she’s back on set in the next week or two, then we would have Anna back on screen sometime likely in June. So that’s incredible news.

The GH Leak: Ethan, Anna, and Jason Storylines Will Overlap

And now let’s talk about how this ties into the leak. So the insider says that Ethan, Anna, and Jason storylines will overlap. But before we get in deeper, I just want to clarify, as I always do, this is a leak, not an official spoiler. But this source has given some good stuff. Most recently, we shared their leak that something was going to go down at Danny Morgan‘s school in the parking lot related to Burton’s exit.

That checked out. Then another saying that Jason was going to be up on a roof doing something and that checked out, too. He was aiming at Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes). And of course, we have the Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) possibly dying with some blood disease leak that some other outlets are claiming as their source. But that’s okay. Whatever.

Anyway, so some things that our source shared didn’t always pan out. But I do always try to be transparent about it. Because it’s not like they’re getting access to pages from a General Hospital script or anything. This is backstage chatter. So I do consider them reliable enough to keep sharing. And we all love juicy soap rumors, right?

Why This Makes Sense

So, in the case of this leak, it actually makes a lot of sense that Anna Devane, Jason Morgan, and Ethan Lovett’s stories would collide. That’s because they all have problems with Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). And related to that, also Cullum. I assume when we see Anna again, she’ll still be at the French clinic where she is being held. And that of course was all set up by Cullum after he gaslit Anna to believe Cesar Faison (Anders Hove) is alive and still after her.

And then of course we have Ethan back by the end of this week and we know Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Ethan are going to work together to take down Sidwell. Now obviously Sonny wants to destroy Sidwell and Cullum both for the attack on the penthouse that nearly killed Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson). As for Ethan, he also hates Sidwell for very personal reasons.

The guy almost killed Nathan’s mom, Holly Sutton (Emma Samms). And I have to be fair though, the conwoman kind of brought some of that on herself by seducing and trying to steal a fortune from Sidwell. But still, Ethan’s hatred of Sidwell is justified. And I’m sure Ethan also wants revenge for Sidwell trying to blow up his half-sister Sasha Gilmore (Sofia Mattsson). I mean, like all good brothers do, you want to punish the guy that tried to blow up your sister.

Ethan and Tracy Scenes Coming on General Hospital

So, our source also says we’re going to get scenes with Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) and Ethan talking about how much like Luke that Nathan is. And that makes perfect sense. I’m betting Ethan’s going to circle back around to thank Tracy again for buying him at the human auction so that he wasn’t killed off by the highest bidder.

And then of course, we expect to see Ethan and Sonny meeting up and talking about Sidwell and all the stuff going on like him working with Cullum and Jason being caught up in it trying to help Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud).

There’s so much to discuss about Sidwell’s sinister plans. I won’t recap it for you all here. I expect that Emma Scorpio-Drake (Brayden Bruner) going to get wrapped up in this. Because she’s worried sick about her grandma Anna and wants to bring her home.

Could Jason Be in the Same French Clinic as Anna on GH?

And then of course, we’ve got Steve Burton expected back on scene possibly by July sweeps which runs June 25th through July 22nd. So right now Jason is supposedly in a WSB black site where nobody can get to him but I don’t know if that’s necessarily true. That might be a cover story cooked up by Cullum.

I think it would be super soapy if the WSB had stuck Jason in the same psych clinic with Anna. But you know, they’ve got Jason all drugged up like Patient 6. Remember that? That was one of the times when Burton came back to General Hospital after Jason was presumed dead after Faison shot him while wearing the Duke Lavery mask. And we found out eventually that Peter August (Wes Ramsey), another Faison offspring, was holding Jason captive in a Russian clinic.

History Repeats Itself on General Hospital?

So, it kind of brings it full circle since we have a lot of Faison stuff going on if they did that. Back then, Jason was in a Hannibal Lecter style black mask. He was heavily sedated, kept in a wheelchair, and was kept that way. So, he wasn’t a threat. But also was still alive in case Peter wanted to use him for something.

So, I could see Cullum and the WSB putting Jason on ice and drugging him like in his Patient 6 days. And if Cullum keeps him in that psych hospital, that means nobody would know who he is and it would keep Jason out of a WSB facility. That way Jack Brennan can’t interfere and nobody can try and help Jason.

How The Storylines Could Collide on General Hospital

So back to Anna. We could have a few weeks of her at the clinic where she’s stuck for assaulting somebody and then talking crazy and then Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) may go check on Anna on Sidwell or Cullum’s orders and we get more info. I’m assuming Cassius knows Anna was being held at Wyndemere and was shipped off to France. I mean Cassius might have even helped abduct her.

I don’t think anybody else much in town knows that Anna was at Wyndemere. We know definitely the Sidwell, Cullum, Pascal (Mark Forget) and likely Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) knew. But Britt may also know. She might have seen her, but she couldn’t help Anna. She can barely help herself. And if Britt does know, there is a chance she may tell Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy).

Anna Rescue Attempt Coming on General Hospital?

So, if Cassius goes to the clinic to check on Anna, he, you know, we may see him spotting Jason, he may be actually there to also check on Jason if they have stuck him there, or Anna may see Jason, which would probably make her think she’s even crazier than she already does.

But again, since Cassius is Cullum and Sidwell’s henchman, you know, he absolutely could have helped set up Anna to wind up in that hospital in France. And if Emma and Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) and others make a rescue attempt to get Anna, they might find Jason there.

Obviously, Sonny cares about both Anna and Jason. And he would jump into action to help. And with Ethan working with Sonny against Sidwell, I could definitely see him going to help get Anna out of there.

So, we could see her and Jason and Ethan all crossing paths in France to wind down the story lines of Jason and Anna being off-screen so that Steve Burton and Finola Hughes could take their long breaks from General Hospital. So, we’ll see how it all plays out.

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers Evicted From Home After Owing $84K in Unpaid Rent!

Denise Richards and ex-husband Aaron Phypers have been evicted from their Calabasas, California home after failing to pay $84,000 in rent.

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the landlord’s request for eviction on Friday, officially ordering the former couple out of the property. The filing claims Richards, 54, and Phypers, 53, owe $84,000 in unpaid rent, in addition to attorney fees and damages requested by the landlord.

The exes signed a lease for the home in June 2020 and paid a $24,000 security deposit at the time, per the complaint. The eviction comes amid Denise Richards’ increasingly contentious divorce from Aaron Phypers after nearly six years of marriage. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum previously claimed she moved out of the Calabasas property two years ago.

In these documents, Denise alleged she believed Aaron family would stay in the home only temporarily, but that arrangement allegedly turned permanent. She further claimed she informed Aaron that he would be responsible for rent starting in January, as his family continued living there and allegedly refused to leave.

The filing also states that the landlord had been attempting to contact Aaron Phypers regarding the unpaid rent for six months without success. Because both Denise and Aaron remained listed on the lease, the landlord ultimately served both parties with an eviction notice.

Denise additionally alleged the property had been left in severe disrepair, claiming Aaron and his family had “severely damaged” the home and that it was left “in a state of disarray.” The housing dispute unfolded just weeks after Denise was granted a permanent restraining order against Aaron in November, following allegations that he abused her throughout their marriage—claims Aaron Phypers has denied.

Later that same month, Aaron filed court documents requesting an emergency hearing in his spousal support case, asserting he was facing imminent homelessness. In the filing, he alleged he owed $125,000 in past-due rent and $10,090 in unpaid HOA fees.

“I am in literal danger of being made homeless with no vehicle and no cell phone unless the hearing can be advanced to an earlier date and orders can be entered allowing me access to the substantial funds that are being controlled by [Richards],” Aaron Phypers alleged in the documents. He also detailed mounting utility debts, claiming he owed $3,543 for past-due water service, $13,000 for gas reconnection, $12,000 in unpaid electricity bills, $1,400 for waste management, and $1,200 for special trash removal—bringing his total alleged housing-related costs to staggering levels.

Phypers’ mother, Patricia, has since launched a GoFundMe seeking $110,000, claiming her son is facing homelessness and has been “destroyed by false allegations, Hollywood power, and a system determined to silence him.”

In a lengthy message, she alleged that Aaron was cut off financially, left without a home or income, and separated from Denise Richards’ adopted daughter, Eloise, whom she described as “the deepest wound” for their family. Patricia also claimed she spent her pension caring for Richards’ household and pets during the marriage and said utilities were being shut off as the family ran out of options, pleading with the public for help to “fight for the truth and for Eloise.” 

As the legal and financial fallout continues, the court-ordered eviction adds yet another explosive chapter to the former couple’s unraveling split.

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Joseph Baena is giving fans a glimpse into his father-son dynamic with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it’s all happening in the gym.

The rising bodybuilder recently opened up about training alongside his famous dad, calling him the “best training partner” he could ask for. The duo even made headlines after being spotted working out together ahead of the NPC Natural Colorado State competition, where Baena went on to secure multiple wins.

Despite the legendary name behind him, Baena insists he’s carving out his own lane. The young actor has made it clear that while Schwarzenegger’s guidance is invaluable, his success in bodybuilding is something he is earning on his own terms.

Joseph Baena Calls Arnold Schwarzenegger The ‘Best Training Partner’

Baena may still be relatively new to bodybuilding as a core career, but he is already making waves with his rapid rise.

The 28-year-old fitness model has been putting in the work at the legendary Gold’s Gym, the same iconic spot where his father famously built his physique in the 1970s.

The duo has even been spotted training together, with Schwarzenegger offering hands-on guidance as Baena sharpens his form. Now, Baena is opening up about just how much that support means.

“He’s the best training partner,” he said. “He pushes me. He makes sure that I don’t slack off in the gym. When the carbs are low, and the calories are low, and I start getting tired, he pumps me up.”

The Bodybuilder Started Training With Schwarzenegger At 18

Schwarzenegger welcomed Baena in 1997 with Mildred Baena, who worked as a housekeeper for him and his then-wife, Maria Shriver. The young boy’s paternity remained private for years before it became public in 2011.

Despite the late reveal, Baena has since built a strong relationship with his father. Fitness tends to be at the center of that connection.

In a previous interview with Men’s Health, he recounted how they began training together when he turned 18. However, he admitted he initially chose to figure things out on his own rather than rely on his dad’s expertise.

“Even though I could call him anytime, I was too proud,” he said. “I went straight to the book. I wanted to figure it out myself.”

Joseph Baena Shines In Bodybuilding Competition

All that hard work paid off in March when Baena stepped onto the stage at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition and delivered a standout performance.

The novice took home gold in multiple categories, including Men’s Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight and Men’s Classic Physique divisions for both True Novice and Novice classes.

The strong performance echoes his father’s early dominance, with Schwarzenegger having famously won seven Mr. Olympia titles before becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars.

Baena Advocates For Natural Bodybuilding

Elsewhere in the interview, Baena opened up about his preference for building muscle naturally, making it clear he’s not swayed by pressure to use steroids or performance enhancers.

He explained that he doesn’t see the need for such shortcuts unless someone is aiming for a target like Mr. Olympia, emphasizing that he prefers a more balanced and sustainable approach.

“It’s not like I’m an organic freak,” he said. “But [with] medicine, prescriptions, I like to go towards the natural alternative as much as possible. When it comes to steroids or performance enhancements, I think there’s a lot more steps that you can take before that’s necessary.”

Joseph Baena Isn’t Completely Canceling Steroids

While Baena is committed to natural bodybuilding for now, he admits he’s not entirely closing the door on other potential future options.

The rising athlete explained that, as he’s still early in his career, his focus is on building his physique naturally. However, he maintained that should he decide to compete at the highest levels of the sport, he could see that changing.

“If that’s the case later down the line, that I want to double down and step on stage at the Arnold Classic or the Mr. Olympia, then that might be a necessary route,” he said.

For now, though, Baena says he’s proud of what he’s achieved without enhancements and wants to see just how far he can go on that path.

There’s something about spring that makes getting dressed feel exciting again . . . but also slightly overwhelming when your closet isn’t quite keeping up. The key? Finding a few go-to pieces that can handle everything from busy weekdays to spontaneous weekend plans. With Amazon deals starting at just $13, it’s never been easier to build that kind of wardrobe.

This week’s lineup is full of easy, wear-on-repeat finds that instantly make outfits feel more put-together. Take 50% off breezy boho pants that mix and match with any top in your closet, and save 39% on bestselling flip flops. Consider it your shortcut to looking pulled together all season long — without spending your savings.

9 Best Amazon Fashion Deals to Shop This Week

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2. Fabulous Flowy: Ready to give your jeans a break? These breezy boho pants are the effortless swap for spring, and they’re currently 50% off — was $40, now $20!

3. Luxe Staple: This breezy knit top feels straight out of a beach town boutique. The neutral tone, airy texture and easy silhouette make it a go-to with denim shorts or white jeans — was $30, now $15!

4. Spring Sandals: With more than 16,600 five-star ratings, it’s hard to believe these bestselling flip flops are on sale. The comfy yoga mat footbed feels like walking on clouds — was $23, now $14!

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There’s something about spring that usually has me reaching for dresses on repeat — but this year, I’m switching things up! Instead of my usual rotation, I’ve been leaning into flowy jumpsuits that feel just as pretty and are way more practical. They’re easy, comfortable and somehow make getting dressed simpler. As a shopping writer, […]

5. Designer-Looking: It’s hard to believe these designer-looking sandals aren’t luxury — especially now that they’re on rare sale. A lookalike for a much pricier pair, they instantly upgrade jeans, dresses and more — was $40, now $27!

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Palm Beach rich mom energy is having a moment, and honestly, it’s the most fun dress code to steal from. Think bold prints, saturated colors and loose silhouettes that look like they cost a small fortune. The dress styles featured here are ones that will make people assume you just flew in from Worth Avenue […]

If you’re looking forward to the Baldur’s Gate TV series that’s currently in development, and have already watched Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, don’t fret, as there is another fantasy title of the same caliber that just became available to stream for free. The series was well-received by audiences and will bring viewers back to a time when sitting down for Saturday morning cartoons was a thing.

Dungeons & Dragons has been an ongoing media franchise since its creation in 1974 by Gary Gygax. The popular tabletop game was featured in numerous shows like Stranger Things, The Big Bang Theory, and Ted, and inspired content creators to livestream their games, with some of the most popular including Critical Role and Dimension 20. Alongside its fan interpretations of the game, Dungeons & Dragons also released its own media, most recently 2022’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. But before that Chris Pine-led feature made it to the big screen, there was another band of adventurers entertaining kids in the 80s, and now it’s available to stream for free.

On the official Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel, episodes of the Dungeons & Dragons: Animated Series were published, giving 80s and 90s kids another chance to watch the cartoon. This TV series aired on CBS from 1983 to 1985, spanning three seasons and 27 episodes, and followed a group of kids who were transported into a fantasy world and now had to find a way back home while utilizing the abilities of different Dungeons & Dragons classes thanks to their dungeon master. As of writing, the YouTube channel has the first 11 episodes available to stream.

What Else To Watch if You Like ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Animated Series’

As Dungeons & Dragons continues to upload more episodes of the animated series, there are other titles that are just as good and can serve as a buffer before new episodes drop on the channel. The first are The Legends of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein, two Prime Video animated series based on the Critical Role live streams. The Legend of Vox Machina has already released three seasons, with a fourth scheduled for June 2026. Meanwhile, The Mighty Nein released its first season in November 2025, and Season 2 is confirmed to be on the way.

Another show worth watching is Delicious in Dungeon, which is available on Netflix. While it’s not a D&D-based show, it does feature different races and classes, a giant red dragon, and a mad wizard who created a dungeon filled with monsters. This series is based on a manga of the same name, published from 2014 to 2023, and the first season contained 24 episodes. Season 2 has already been confirmed, but a release date has not yet been announced.

Dungeons & Dragons: Animated Series is available to stream on YouTube. Follow Collider for more updates.

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Lena Dunham is revisiting one of the most painful chapters of her life in deeply personal detail. 

In her new memoir, “Famesick,” the writer reflects on her nearly six-year relationship with Jack Antonoff, the emotional fallout after her hysterectomy, and the choices she made as their romance unraveled. 

Dunham’s candid account includes an affair shortly before their breakup, lingering hurt after the split, and the complicated grief that followed as she tried to rebuild her life.

Lena Dunham Says Jack Antonoff Became Her Emotional Anchor

Lena Dunham does not shy away from how deeply she once loved Jack. In “Famesick,” Dunham described the Bleachers frontman as someone who entered her life at exactly the right time. 

The pair were introduced through Jack’s sister, Rachel Antonoff, and quickly started dating after he emailed Dunham asking her to dinner. 

For the actress, the relationship soon became more than romance. It became a source of comfort and validation.

“The best medicine was Jack. Here was this boy — no, at 28, he was a man,” she wrote per Us Weekly. Dunham recalled being drawn to his steadiness and confidence. She also admitted that, over time, she leaned on him in ways she did not fully understand at the time.

“I didn’t realize it then, but as our relationship deepened, I relied on him for more than companionship and affection,” she wrote. His love, she explained, became tied to how she saw herself.

That emotional bond would make the eventual breakup even harder. By the time their relationship started to fracture, Dunham had built so much of her sense of safety around Jack that losing him felt like losing a part of herself.

Dunham Reveals A Relationship Pause Changed Everything

The beginning of the end came after Lena Dunham’s November 2017 hysterectomy. The “Girls” star said the surgery, which followed years of health struggles, placed enormous strain on her relationship with Jack. 

In her memoir, she described the aftermath as the couple’s “worst-ever fight.”

That blowup led to a pause in their relationship while the singer went on tour. It was during that separation that Dunham reconnected with a childhood friend and former boyfriend named Nick.

She explained that they had stayed loosely in touch over the years through occasional emails, but her emotional state after surgery changed how she viewed those boundaries.

“Up until now, I had seen myself as some kind of half wife, and so I had observed wifely code,” Dunham wrote. However, in the middle of heartbreak and uncertainty, she said her mindset shifted.

Dunham eventually went on a date with Nick, and the night quickly became more intimate. “I’ve been through something awful. I don’t want to talk about it, but I need you to f-ck me and I need you to do all of the work,” she recalled telling Nick.

The 39-year-old explained that she and Nick continued sleeping together for the two weeks Jack was away. 

Though their connection briefly continued after her breakup, even leading to what she described as an “engagement,” that relationship later ended after her rehab stay in April 2018.

Lena Dunham Says She Could No Longer Pretend Things Were Fine

Just one week after beginning her affair with Nick, Dunham made the decision to end her relationship with Jack.

She recalled that the breakup happened on a quiet Saturday morning. The musician was in the kitchen, hungry, and the pair ordered breakfast from the diner where they had a charge account.

On the surface, it was an ordinary morning. However, Dunham said she knew she could not keep pretending. As they unpacked egg sandwiches and bacon, Dunham said she felt physically unable to go through the motions.

“But I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t pretend,” the movie star shared.  Eventually, she forced herself to say what had been building for weeks.

“I think we both know … we haven’t been making each other ha-a-appy,” she wrote, explaining that she broke down before she could even finish the sentence.

Even in that painful moment, Dunham was not ready to completely let go. “In some fit of delusion, I asked if we could still go on dates,” she confessed. 

Dunham Reflects On Rumors, Regret, And Lingering Questions

In the book, Lena Dunham also addressed years of rumors about Jack Antonoff’s close friendships with female collaborators.

The “Too Much” actress admitted that, while she often flirted and stayed in touch with Nick during her relationship, she believed she had drawn clear lines.

“I had observed careful boundaries, never taking it far enough that I could be declared out of bounds,” she wrote.

Still, with hindsight, Dunham questioned whether Jack had been as careful. She also acknowledged how much online speculation about Jack’s personal life had influenced her view of the relationship.

Elsewhere in the memoir, Dunham wrote about feeling uneasy over Jack spending long stretches in the studio with a “teen pop star,” a detail many have long linked to rumors about his friendship with Lorde. She even recalled walking in on the singer “weeping into Jack’s lap.”

Lena Dunham Carried The Heartbreak Into Rehab And Beyond

Dunham made it clear that the breakup with Jack Antonoff did not end when the relationship did. 

In April 2018, she checked herself into rehab for a Klonopin addiction. During her stay, she befriended a 19-year-old fellow patient who unknowingly reopened an emotional wound.

One day, the teen showed Dunham a song Jack had worked on for Pink. Dunham said she chose not to reveal the personal connection behind the song because it felt unnecessarily cruel.

The heartbreak also spilled into unexpected moments. After the breakup, Dunham found herself seated next to Bruce Springsteen during a night out.

When he praised Jack, Dunham launched into what she later described as “psycho stuff” about her ex. Springsteen, however, responded with compassion and advice she never forgot.

Even years later, Dunham said the hurt still surfaced. In the memoir’s epilogue, she wrote about seeing paparazzi photos of Jack kissing Margaret Qualley, whom Dunham had once befriended. “He’d won the friend that I wanted,” she wrote.

For Dunham, the pain was never just about losing Jack. It was about mourning the life she thought they would build and, slowly learning how to let that dream go.

Madonna is sending fans into a frenzy after teasing what appears to be a major return to music. The Queen of Pop wiped her Instagram feed clean, replacing it with a single blurred headshot and a cryptic bio that reads, “Time goes by so slowly…,” a lyric from her 2005 hit “Hung Up.” The sudden reset has only fueled speculation that new music is on the way, marking Madonna’s first release since 2019’s “Madame X.”

Fans Go Wild Over Madonna’s ‘Confessions 2’ Buzz

Madonna’s upcoming project is already generating major buzz, with reports suggesting her next album could be titled “Confessions on a Dance Floor II.” Variations of the name have reportedly appeared on her official website, alongside a striking promotional image featuring her legs in fishnet tights and metallic silver lace-up boots posed beside a speaker. The visual callbacks have fans convinced she’s returning to her iconic dance-pop roots.

“Madonna’s music is epic,” one fan wrote after the new music rumors began. “Each song is always very different from the other songs.” Another wrote, “Madonna is an icon.”

Teasing Star-Studded Comeback With Major Names

As anticipation builds, fans are also speculating about possible collaborations, including a rumored link-up with Sabrina Carpenter. There has even been chatter online suggesting Madonna could join Carpenter onstage during week two of her Coachella performance, though nothing has been confirmed.

Even more buzz has surrounded reports that Britney Spears may have been approached for the project. According to reports, Madonna reached out to Spears late last year in hopes of working together again, more than two decades after their iconic MTV Video Music Awards moment and their collaboration “Me Against the Music.”

Madonna Teases ‘Confessions Part 2’ In New Message

Madonna herself has already hinted that new music is officially in the works. “My Valentine’s Day gift to all my fans is to let you know I’m putting my heart and soul into my new music and I can’t wait to share it with you!” she wrote in February.

She later teased the project’s direction, adding, “’Confessions Part 2.’ Just nobody tell Usher!”

Opening Up On Spirituality Ahead Of New Music Era

Madonna is also giving fans a deeper look into her personal journey, stepping into a new space with her first-ever podcast interview. The Queen of Pop recently appeared on “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” where she sat down with Jay Shetty for what has been described as an “open conversation” about her decades-long spiritual path.

During the episode, Madonna reflected on her journey, which began shortly before the birth of her first child, Lourdes Leon, while touching on themes of forgiveness, success, and personal growth. “You need to be spiritual to be successful. Success is having a spiritual life, period. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have one,” she said, referencing the influence spirituality has had on her life since discovering Kabbalah in 1996.

“My soul’s purpose is to reveal light in the world through whatever I do,” she continued. “I want it all, but I want it for the sake of sharing, not to keep it for myself.”

Madonna Calls Custody Battle ‘Most Painful’ Moment

Madonna is also opening up about one of the darkest chapters of her life, her highly publicized custody battle with ex-husband Guy Ritchie over their son, Rocco Ritchie.

Speaking candidly, the pop icon didn’t hold back when describing just how deeply the 2015 legal fight impacted her. “I would say, probably one of the most painful moments in my life was when I went through a custody battle with my son,” she said.

While acknowledging the end of her marriage, the “Like A Virgin” singer made it clear that the situation went far beyond a typical split. “Even though my marriage didn’t work out, I mean, a lot of people’s marriages don’t work out. They marry the wrong people. They’re not aligned,” she continued.

But the custody fight pushed her to an emotional breaking point. “Someone trying to take my child away from me was like, they might as well just kill me,” she said. “That’s really how I was thinking.”

Young and the Restless has Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) devastated by recent events. Nikki’s husband tossed her out and Jack’s wife walked out on him. And both of course are hoping that their marriages can be mended. But something that happens this week could change everything for the worse.

Y&R spoilers have Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters) hatching a revenge scheme this week that could backfire on them. It’s We’re going to talk about how Victor and Diane’s scheme could push Nikki and Jack into each other’s arms.

Nikki Goes to The Abbott Mansion on Young and the Restless

All right, so this week Nikki goes to the Abbott mansion and Diane answers the door and Nikki wonders if she’s back for good. But no, Diane is just picking up a few things. And she tells Nikki that Jack’s not there. So, Nikki can’t hold his hand. And she tells Diane she just wants to help. She insists that Victor drugged Jack and says otherwise he wouldn’t have touched Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk).

And of course Nikki solely blames Victor for all of this. But Diane doesn’t. And she claps back on Nikki that she’s tired of everybody seeing Jack as the victim. That’s so awful because he is the victim of drugging and sexual assault. Diane not believing him is victim shaming. I don’t care if it’s a man or a woman who had it done to them.

Diane Shuts Nikki Down on Y&R

And then she rants about Nikki and Jack having an unhealthy desire to fix each other’s lives. And Nikki says she feels bad because Victor only targeted Jack because he saved her life when she was spiraling back into alcohol addiction. But Diane’s over it. She slams the door in Nikki’s face. Olive branch denied.

Even though Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) just encouraged Diane to show Jack some grace, she’s not going to do it. And it looks like she is going to do the opposite because later this week, spoilers have Jack leaning on Nikki for support. That’s fine. And if you remember, Nikki told Victoria Newman that she doesn’t think her and Victor’s marriage can bounce back this time, which shocked Victoria.

Victor And Diane Give Jack A Taste Of His Own Medicine

So, here’s where things go from bad to worse. Because Victor thinks that Diane should give Jack a taste of his own medicine and helps her do it. That sounds like a recipe for disaster. First of all, because Victor cannot be trusted. He set Jack up for all this mess.

And since Diane’s on fire about Jack being in bed with Patty, a taste of his own medicine sounds like setting it up so Jack walks in on Diane in bed with another man. Now, you know, whatever it is that Victor and Diane cook up this week, the fact that she’s conspiring with Victor is going to be a huge issue for Jack, rightly so.

Diane Plotting with the Enemy on Young and the Restless

Diane is scheming with the man who put Jack through hell. He ruined their marriage. And don’t forget Victor was planning to take Jabot from them. Because that was why Jack said that they needed to take Jabot offline and it damaged their business, but it was the only way to stop Victor from using the AI on them.

Jack and Diane were completely united in that. And I just don’t understand how she would even talk to Victor at this point because she knows that he wants to destroy Jack. And here she is doing something, some sort of scheming with the mustache.

So, what I’m worried about is that Victor and Diane are going to meet in her room at the GCAC, get under the sheets, and make sure Jack walks in on them pretending to have just had sex. Or, you know, even worse, Victor and Diane might do the deed. It wouldn’t be the first time because they were married before, but I think it’s more of a maybe a setup, something like that if they go this route on Young and Restless.

This Could Backfire On Victor And Diane

So, whatever it is that Victor gets up to with Diane, her working with the man who has kidnapped Jack and given him to a crazy woman more than once is beyond the pale. That seems like a deal breaker to me. And of course, Jack will run to Nikki and tell her, you know, you won’t believe what Victor and Diane were up to, scheming behind our backs, scheming to hurt us both.

That’s the direction I think this is headed in with Victor and Diane. And right now, Victor is so angry. He may also want to make Nikki jealous or just hurt her, knowing that Jack would obviously run and tell Nikki whatever he saw.

Victor Blames Nikki on Young and the Restless

Now, Victor told Nikki recently that she betrayed him and she stabbed him in the back by choosing Jack. So, I could see Victor deciding on the nuclear option and somehow convinces Diane to go along with it. But if Victor and Diane pull a stunt like this, I think they might wind up with a rude awakening because Nikki keeps begging Victor, “Think twice. Admit you’re wrong. Stop what you’re doing.” But he won’t. He won’t do any of it.

Meanwhile, Jack has been begging Diane to forgive him, and she will not show him any grace, which is terrible. And Nikki and Victor are at a standoff. Both are refusing to give in and the fractures in their marriage are widening every day. So, whatever scheme that Diane and Victor get up to this week could push Nikki and Jack over the edge.

Could Nikki And Jack Sleep Together on Y&R?

So, Diane and Victor may make it look like they sleep together, you know, trick Nikki and Jack into thinking they did, or they could hurt them in another way. But the problem is from there, I think Nikki and Jack will turn to each other for comfort after this incident, and they may decide their marriages are too broken to fix. So, while Victor and Diane might pretend to hook up, we could see Nikki and Jack actually making love.

You know, not to get payback on Victor and Diane, but out of an overflow of broken heart emotion. Nikki and Jack may think they have no one else to turn to and it’s just comfort and then it’s just hugging and then it’s a kiss on the cheek and then it’s a romantic kiss and then before you know it Nikki and Jack are, you know, clothes off in the sheets.

Victor & Diane’s Plot Bloes Up in Their Faces on Young and the Restless

So, if this is what Diane and Victor are planning with this taste of his own medicine, I could see it blowing up in their faces and making both of their situations so much worse. From there, it could spiral out of control because Nikki and Jack may overstep. Because they’re tricked or misled or manipulated by their estranged spouses.

And then things may escalate because if Diane and Victor found out that they drove Nikki and Jack into each other’s arms. They may retaliate in the same way and really do the deed. I tend to think initially Victor and Diane wouldn’t fool around, but it might be a cruel prank. Whatever they do, obviously their stunt is designed to hurt Jack, which means it probably will also hurt Nikki.

And if Jack and Nikki wound up together and telling their estranged spouses bye-bye, I mean, they kind of deserve it at this point. And, you know, I’m back to this is I’m not in love with the way this writing is going because Jack is clearly Victor’s target, and walking in and seeing Jack with Patty.

Shocking Couple Swap Coming on Y&R?

Yes, that’s terrible. But even so, Diane has done so much worse. And when Traci said, “You need to show grace,” Diane thought about it and told Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), you know, she probably needs to, but she just can’t. She could, but she’s choosing not to.

So, we could wind up with a bizarre couple swap because at one point Diane was married to Victor and they were in love and of course Jack was married to Nikki and they were in love and it would be super soapy. So, we’ll just wait to see how it plays out. One thing I know is Kyle would not be very happy.

Barbie Ferreira is setting the record straight on her “Euphoria” departure, and it has nothing to do with drama. The actress, who played Kat Hernandez for the first two seasons of the hit HBO series, revealed she chose to walk away because she didn’t want to feel sidelined. Barbie Ferreira’s admission comes days after the third season of “Euphoria” premiered on Sunday.

Barbie Ferreira Says She Refused To Be A ‘Background Character’

“Some people are like, ‘I would do that.’ I’m like, ‘Good for you,’” she said during an appearance on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, insisting her exit “wasn’t dramatic.” “You want to be a background character for nine months? That’s, like, totally fine and cool. But I was like, I want to do other stuff.”

Ferreira explained that her departure didn’t happen overnight, but rather came after ongoing discussions about her character’s direction. “It was kind of the opposite of dramatic,” she said, describing it as a “long process” of “having conversations with people and us trying to figure out how to make Kat, like, a fully fleshed out character, and it just wasn’t going anywhere.”

When it became clear there wasn’t a clear path forward, she made the decision to move on. “I don’t need to be on the biggest TV show on Earth if I’m not, like, acting, you know?” she said. “So I would rather do an indie movie where I’m acting, I’m flexing my muscles, I’m being creatively … asked to do things rather than kind of sitting around to be a background character.”

Ferreira Previously Addressed Exit In Emotional Statement

Back in August 2022, Ferreira confirmed her departure in an emotional message shared to Instagram. “After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character, Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye,” she wrote at the time. “[I] hope many of you could see yourself in her, like [I] did, and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today.”

“[I] put all my care and love into her and [I] hope you guys could feel it,” she added.

Since then, she has consistently denied speculation that a behind-the-scenes feud with the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, played a role in her unexpected departure.

Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Euphoria’ Return Sparks Backlash Over ‘Humiliating’ Storyline

Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney’s return to “Euphoria” is already stirring controversy among fans. Viewers were quick to criticize the direction of her character, Cassie Howard, with many claiming the show was “humiliating” the actress following its long-awaited return after nearly five years.

In the premiere, Cassie is shown preparing to marry Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi. However, her opening scene raised eyebrows, featuring her in a revealing dog costume while filming provocative content for social media. The moment only intensified as Sweeney’s character barked like a dog and drank water on all fours, leaving some viewers uncomfortable with the portrayal.

As the storyline unfolds, Cassie, who is struggling financially, also suggests starting an OnlyFans account, adding another layer to a narrative that some fans feel continues a pattern of degrading arcs for the character.

Sam Levinson Celebrates ‘Euphoria’ Stars’ Success

Series creator Sam Levinson says it’s a thrill to see many cast members thriving. “The thing is when you’re casting, every person that walks in, you’re hoping this is the person, this is going to be the character,” he told The Associated Press at the season premiere. “And sometimes when they do, they walk in, they have the talent, they’ve got the passion, the enthusiasm for it, and they inspire you.

He added, “To see them working with such incredible filmmakers like (Christopher) Nolan and (Guillermo) del Toro … it’s just exciting.”

‘Euphoria’ Became A Launchpad For Hollywood’s Rising Stars

Since premiering in 2019, “Euphoria” has played a major role in shaping the careers of some of Hollywood’s biggest young stars. The gritty teen drama helped launch and solidify names like Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Zendaya, while also bringing wider recognition to actors including Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow.

The series has also featured more established talent, such as Colman Domingo, who has earned two Best Actor Oscar nominations in recent years, and the late Eric Dane. Tragically, another one of the show’s breakout stars, Angus Cloud, passed away in 2023.