General Hospital sees that Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) is torn between women, Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) being set up, and Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) about to get a new lease on life, the stage is set for some big couple shakeups, a whole bunch of them.

As we slide deeper into May sweeps, we expect to see some couples splitting and some new pairings that honestly seem plausible.

Carly & Brennan Are Done on General Hospital

So, right now we’ve already got two couples on the rocks, one that has kind of been done for a while, but one of the people didn’t know. And another where they don’t realize yet they’re on the rocks, but they’re about to be. So, first, of course, there’s Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna).

And as far as Carly is concerned, they’ve been over for a while, but he doesn’t know it. Because she’s still sleeping with Jack and pretending that they are still a couple while she and Valentin plot to destroy him. And when Carly’s sleeping with Jack, she’s actually pretending that he’s Valentin in her head.

Joss Devastates Brennan on GH

But this week, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is up to some serious shenanigans and she told Brennan that Carly is cheating on him and that their relationship is already over. He just doesn’t know it. Josslyn says that Brennan has already lost her mother. So, the only upside is Joss didn’t tell Brennan that Carly is cheating with Valentin. That would push him over the edge.

This week, looks like Brennan barges into Carly’s bedroom after he grills Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) about his ex-wife. And Carly’s in bed in a sheet looking undressed, unsettled, maybe postcoital. But we don’t know if Jack actually catches her red-handed with Valentin.

Even if Brennan doesn’t catch them in the act, he and Carly seem destined to officially explode soon now that Joss has revealed this. I’m also curious if Jack will tell Carly that Joss busted her out. So, we’ve heard from our leaker that Brennan could die soon and goes out a hero. So, either way, he and Carly seem doomed and Valentin and Carly may be an official couple after Jack dies or even sooner once she’s outed.

And we may see more of Valentin being torn. Because his longtime love and obsession, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes), is in trouble in France and he’s been calling to check on her. So, Valentin may wind up completely torn between Carly and Anna, but fans seem to want him with Carly, and honestly, I do, too. It’s the most I’ve liked her in a good long time in terms of romantic pairings.

General Hospital Shocker: Could Brennan End Up with Nina?

Also, Cynthia Watros talked in an interview about the possibility of a romance between Brennan and Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), given his recent change in tone with her. Cynthia said, “Even though Brennan and Nina are at odds, they have a lot in common, neither of them has a lot of friends or family,” she more than him. Plus, Jack is about to be big mad at Carly, and that’s something Nina can sympathize with since she is constantly at odds with Carly.” Cynthia Watros also said she loves the idea of Jack and Nina trying to come together and work to get out of the mess that has been going on between them. Plus, it’s been a hot minute since she’s had any romance.

The actress also addressed what happens when Brennan and Nina find out it’s Valentin that Carly’s cheating with. When they find out, Cynthia Watros says that she thinks it’ll trigger Nina and said she doesn’t know if Valentin and Nina would ever reunite, but that Nina has a love for Valentin and probably won’t like the idea of him being with Carly. So, the actress said she thinks Nina will be really hurt by that. So, if Jack does not die, like our leaker said he might, you know, maybe he’s got a future with Nina.

Brook Lynn & Chase In Jeopardy

All right. Another couple in jeopardy, although they don’t really know it right now, is Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Chase. Because if Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) gets his way, we’re going to see Chase hooking up with Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen).

And it was Chase showing up with flowers for Willow when Michael was at Willow’s office that had him having this aha moment. So, we know that Michael thinks pushing Chase over to her and getting them to cheat means he’ll be able to take Willow down. Michael also thinks Brook Lynn is better off without Chase.

So, if Brooklyn and Chase do end up splitting, we could see Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) winding up with, you know, his other baby mama, Brooklyn. That would be interesting. They have put them a lot together over the past like six months or so. But Michael’s meddling could result in a bit of karma slapping him and his own relationship getting problematic.

Michael’s Cursed Love Life on GH

So, our leaker recently told us that Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) may be connected to Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean). I mean, that’s plausible. Because Justine ran off to Australia after Nina and Portia paid her to target Drew. And if you remember, Ethan was raised in Australia.

So, our source says Jacinda and Ethan may have a thing where they collaborate on scams like he used to do with Rebecca Shaw (Natalia Livingston) back in the day, who was Emily Quartermaine’s (also Natalia Livingston) sketchy twin sister and Ethan’s lover and his partner in crime. So, there’s a chance Jacinda might have a similar arrangement with him.

Now, we all know Michael has a cursed love life. Three dead, actually, no, four dead girlfriends and exes. Abby Haver (Andrea Bogart) died, Kiki Jerome (Haley Erin) died, Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier) died, and Sabrina Santiago (Teresa Castillo) died. Not all while they were with him, but it’s like you date him, you’re going to be dead. Willow cheated. He can’t keep a good woman.

So, if Michael’s heart is broken. Because Jacinda’s a schemer plotting with Ethan, I mean, that would kind of line up to his history. And Michael and Jacinda could be over and done, and she might wind up with Ethan, who may be her secret boyfriend. So, some fans also expect Kristina Corinthos (Kate Mansi) might try and steal Jacinda from Michael. Either way, I wouldn’t be shocked if his romance is doomed.

Elizabeth’s Love Life Shakeup

And next, our leaker mentioned Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) may have a medical crisis that could kill him. Even if that doesn’t manifest, odds are he’s going to screw things up with Elizabeth at some point. And they’ve also been chemistry testing her in scenes with Dante.

And our leaker also hinted that Elizabeth and Drew might get another chance at romance this summer after he’s back on his feet and no longer locked in. Because it seems like Elizabeth is going to play a role in Drew getting out of that state and you know back to his life. So, obviously he and Willow are already done. They’re just not officially divorced. So yeah, he might end up with Liz. She used to love him.

Lucas Jones’ New Love Interest on General Hospital

So, now let’s talk about Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) who’s grieving his dead boyfriend Marco Rios (Adrian Anchando). We have a new guy coming. The character’s name is Joe Fitzpatrick He is going to be on General Hospital in May. And the actor who plays him, Jonathan Bennett, is gay. And there are rumors he may be Lucas’ next love interest to help him heal and move on from Marco.

Jason And Britt Rumored to Be Over on GH

And last, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) are rumored to be over when he is back. We’ve been hearing chatter for a while that Steve Burton wasn’t happy with the storyline or that Britt was Jason’s love interest. Of course, that’s backstage chatter rumor, not spoiler. Now, we know Burton’s back filming in June. That’s straight from him.

And that means he should be back as Jason middle of summer. I would guess in time for July sweeps. So, supposedly Britt and Jason won’t stick together and he gets a new storyline. So, GH may soon be looking for new love interest for both Britt and Jason. We’ll see what pans out and what doesn’t, but things are getting dicey for a bunch of couples in Port Charles.

When Michael first hit Rotten Tomatoes with a brutal 27 percent critics score, it looked like another high profile biopic was about to crash under the weight of expectations. Then audiences showed up. And everything changed.

The film has now surged to a staggering 96 percent audience score, instantly flipping the narrative and putting Michael in rare territory as one of the highest rated musical biopics ever from a fan perspective.

So what happened?

Critics vs Audience A Familiar Divide

Early critic reactions focused on pacing, tone, and the film’s approach to controversial moments in Michael Jackson’s life. Some reviews called it uneven, others said it played things too safe. But audiences saw something completely different.

Fans praised the performance, the music, and most importantly, the emotional connection. Social reactions have been flooded with comments about how the film captures the energy, pressure, and genius of Jackson in a way that feels authentic and powerful. For many viewers, it is not about perfection. It is about feeling. And Michael delivers that in a big way.

The Power of Music and Nostalgia

Musical biopics live and die by one thing more than anything else. Connection.

From the moment the first iconic track hits, audiences are pulled into a shared experience. With a catalog as legendary as Michael Jackson’s, Michael had a built in advantage that critics may have underestimated.

The film leans heavily into that legacy. The performances, choreography, and stage recreations are being called some of the best ever put on screen in this genre. That alone is driving repeat viewings and word of mouth momentum.

Jafaar Jackson, Michael [credit: Lionsgate]

Audience Scores Are Becoming the Real Indicator

We have seen this trend before. Critics analyze. Audiences react.

And in the era of social media and instant feedback, audience scores are increasingly shaping a film’s reputation in real time. A 96 percent score is not just good. It signals strong emotional resonance and mass appeal.

That kind of response can extend box office legs, boost streaming performance, and even reshape award season conversations.

One of the Biggest Turnarounds in Recent Memory

Going from 27 percent to 96 percent is not just a rebound. It is a complete narrative reversal.

For Michael, it means the film is no longer defined by its early reviews. It is being defined by the people actually watching it. And right now, they love it.

The Bottom Line

Michael may not be a critic darling, but it is becoming a fan phenomenon.

And in today’s landscape, that might matter more than ever.

Some notable athletes have taken their sports prowess from the field to the Met Gala over the years.

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Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has become a fixture at the star-studded event — especially now that he holds multiple records within the sport. While attending the 2024 event, Hamilton adhered to the “Garden of Time” dress code but kept things subtle with a monochromatic black Burberry jacket adorned with black flowers.

“What I love about the Met, and what Anna [Wintour] does with the Met, is that I’m able to really deep dive into the theme,” Hamilton told Vogue in May 2024, noting he used the theme to honor John Ystumllyn, the first Black gardner in the U.K. “Through adversity, he really triumphed, so that’s where the inspiration really came from.”

While Hamilton’s looks always turn heads, he’s not the only athlete who has rocked the red carpet over the years. Scroll down to see the most memorable looks:

OMB Peezy has social media smiling at their phones after sharing his reaction to his girlfriend’s academic success. In the clip, the rapper lights up with pride before becoming visibly emotional as she reveals she passed all her final exams with straight A’s.

Related: Rapper OMB Peezy Arrested In Connection To Roddy Ricch And 42 Dugg’s Atlanta Music Video Shooting (Update)

OMB Peezy Reacts To Girlfriend’s “Straight A” Finals

On Thursday, April 30th, OMB Peezy shared an Instagram story video of the moment his girlfriend received her final-semester grades. In the video, Peezy appears anxious and excited as his girlfriend begins reading the classes and grades. Once she confirms she earned all A’s, including a perfect score in classes like pathology, anatomy, and physiology, the rapper immediately celebrates, even tearing up. In the video’s caption, he wrote, “I knew she was smart… but a genius??” The cute moment was loved by social media users, who saw Peezy proudly hype up his partner and share in her accomplishments.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users flooded The Shade Room Teens comment section, praising both the achievement and Peezy’s emotional support.

Instagram user @jaah.kiliaa wrote, “He so supportive 😢❤️”

Another Instagram user @meekdllc wrote, “May this type of support find me 🖤”

While Instagram user @_yaafavdarkskin_ wrote, “100% on anatomy and physiology?!! Yeaaa keep her 🤏🏽🤏🏽”

Instagram user @justicemkenzie wrote, “Omg I hope they never break upppp 🥹”

Another Instagram user @_@thareal_zy wrote, “& Zoey somewhere getting bullied by her bf and his crew 😂”

While Instagram user @pinawina_ wrote, “Awnssss he crying more tears den her that’s a man who knows his woman was working hard for this moment and it paid off awns I love this for them fr!!”

Another Instagram user @melo.trending, “Gotta be yo lady biggest hype man. 😭💞”

While Instagram user @br4shathatrucker wrote, “Y’all know how hard those classes. Are.. Im smiling for her ❤️🙌”

Zoe Spencer Comparisons Surface Following OMB Peezy’s Viral Video

Many social media reactions couldn’t help but mention Zoe Spencer following OMB Peezy’s emotional moment with his girlfriend. The two were previously linked, with dating rumors sparked by their on-stream interactions and appearances together, including being spotted courtside at a basketball game.

More recently, Zoe has been linked to New York artist Vontee The Singer, who is affiliated with Cash Cobain and part of the rising sample drill scene. The two were first spotted together on TikTok, sparking speculation among users before later making their relationship public.

Related: New Couple Alert? Zoe Spencer and OMB Peezy Spark Dating Rumors After Their Night Out

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper is back in the hot seat. Today, May 1, a leaked audio recording was shared online featuring the Hulu reality star disparaging her co-star, Taylor Frankie Paul, and producers. The audio stands in stark contrast to Draper’s public support for Paul during her legal war with Dakota Mortensen. This footage dropped just a day after a Utah judge issued permanent protective orders for both parties for the next three years.

In the new audio clip obtained by TMZ, Draper declared her unwavering support for Mortensen just months before their legal battles became front-page news.

“I don’t know how much Jordan [Ngatikaura] has told you on production’s end, but pretty much everyone is in alignment as far as the cast goes about not really wanting to publicly support Taylor at the moment with ‘The Bachelorette’ stuff,” Draper said. “Just because we all feel so uneasy about if this comes out.”

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Draper went on to condemn Paul, who, around the time of the audio recording, had been dragged in the media for allegedly assaulting Mortensen, the father of her child, Ever. Draper went even further, claiming that Hulu and the production team behind “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” would try to protect Paul in the upcoming season.

“And we all feel that way, but we are having, like, production and management gaslight the f–k out of us,” she said.

Jessi Draper Said Hulu Was Trying To ‘Spin That Narrative’ That Paul Was A ‘Victim’ In Her Relationship With Mortensen

Draper didn’t stop there. In the nearly three-minute audio recording, Draper accused Hulu of attempting to manipulate the story in the upcoming season to portray others in a negative light. “They’re definitely trying to spin that narrative to protect her and the show,” Draper said, adding that the rest of the cast wasn’t falling for it.

“I think we’re all, as parents, like, ‘This isn’t OK.’ We know this situation is dangerous, and it needs to change. If she gets away with this with no consequences, then it’s not good for anyone, especially the kids,” Draper could be heard saying in the clip.

What’s even more shocking is that Draper asked Mortensen to share videos of Paul allegedly assaulting him with her and the rest of the group so that they could defend him while cameras were rolling. (According to The Blast, a shocking video of Paul appearing to assault Mortensen during a 2023 argument went viral in March 2026.)

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Jessi Draper Sends Even More Support To Mortensen In Leaked Audio Clip

Draper, who has two kids with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, sent even more support Mortensen’s way in her audio message, calling the situation “freaking hard” before admitting the situation has been painful.

“I love Taylor, and I’m just sad it’s gotten to this point. But I think something has to happen for her to learn some lessons. And I hope this is helping you too. I know it’s probably really hard,” Draper added.

Draper’s defense of Mortensen in the leaked audio clip has caused a bit of a stir online, given the fact that the TV personality recently sat on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast and defended the mother of three while slamming Mortensen and the rest of “DadTok.”

“I’m soooo sick of these mentally ill attention-seeking adults that are 30+ years old using Ever as a pawn to air out their grievances with one another,” one user wrote on Reddit, adding that the entire cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” needs professional help. “The fact these people have kids and are using this baby’s pain and abuse to get more fame and attention is SICK.”

One user also chimed in on the conversation, questioning why Draper would publicly slam Mortensen for weeks, knowing she had sided with him just weeks before, while another said Draper was “not a girl’s girl.”

A fourth shared a different perspective, calling on Hulu to axe the reality show completely. “This is why I said this show needs to be canceled. It’s destroying their lives, but they’re too fame-obsessed to see it. They all need help.”

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Draper Defends Her Position In New Social Media Post

On her Instagram Stories, Draper opened up about the leaked video and accused Mortensen and his alleged roommate, Crew, of releasing the audio to ruin another woman’s life. Continuing, Draper said that her comments were made at the beginning of filming season 5 of “SLOMW,” when she and Paul were at odds. She admitted, however, that she and Paul wound up bonding over their shared experiences, and that her support for Paul in recent weeks has been genuine.

Jane Fonda is clarifying her comments about Barbra Streisand’s Academy Awards tribute to the late Robert Redford.

“He’s the only person I made four movies with, and would have done a lot more if I had the chance,” Fonda, 88, said during the TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 30, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I loved him and I deeply respect him, and they didn’t ask me to do the Oscars.”

Redford died in September 2025 at the age of 89. Instead of Fonda, Streisand, 84, took to the stage to honor his legacy at the 2026 Oscars in March.

“I want to know how come Streisand was up there doing that for Redford,” Fonda quipped to Entertainment Tonight later that month. “She only made one movie with him, I made four!”

Fonda and Redford costarred in Tall Story, The Chase, Barefoot in the Park, The Electric Horseman and Our Souls at Night. Streisand, meanwhile, acted opposite Redford in The Way We Were.

During the Thursday event, Fonda stressed that her comments were made in jest.

“I thought I was being funny, but actually I thought it was fabulous that they had Barbra out there because that was such an iconic movie and the song was so incredibly [moving],” she said of Streisand and Redford’s The Way We Were. “Bob would have liked it.”

Streisand, who did not respond to Fonda’s remarks, sang the two-time Oscar-winning film’s title track during the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment.

“After I read the first script of The Way We Were, I could only imagine one man in the role and that was Robert Redford. But he turned it down because he said the character had no backbone,” the EGOT winner added during the ceremony. “He doesn’t stand for anything — and he was right. So many drafts later, Bob finally agreed to do it. He was a brilliant, subtle actor, and we had a wonderful time playing off each other because we never quite knew what the other one was going to do in a scene.”

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Streisand continued, “He was thoughtful and old. I called him a little intellectual cowboy who blazed his own trail. I miss him now more than ever.”

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Fonda has also been candid about mourning Redford’s death.

“It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying,” she told Us Weekly in a statement at the time. “He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

Barbie Ferreira revealed all the cosmetic procedures she has — and hasn’t — tried.

Ferreira, 29, opened up about getting work done during a Friday, May 1, episode of the “In Your Dreams” podcast. While discussing turning 30, Ferreira got candid about doing “things” she’s never tried before, including using a tretinoin retinoid cream to prevent signs of aging.

“Get the tret!” Ferreira quipped to host Owen Thiele, who then asked if that was all she “does” to [her] face. I love a laser,” Ferreira shared. “I haven’t done Botox yet because I have to express a face and I’m really scared to go down that route. It’ll eventually happen.”

Thiele then pointed out that as an actress, Ferreira needs to have the ability to “emote.” 
Ferreira agreed, saying, “I’m the most expressive person ever — I’m really scared of it. So what I do is, I like to do a lot of lasers like Potenza. I used to do Morpheus 8, which was crazy as a 23 year old.” (Potenza benefits the skin by booting collagen, while Morpheus 8 uses microneedling to remodel collagen, tighten the skin and contour fat.)

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Barbie Ferreira is confident in her own skin and doesn’t need anyone trying to dull her shine. “To me, talking about weight loss or glowing up is so boring,” Ferreira, 29, said during a Tuesday, April 14, episode of Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. “I think people are just obsessed with that […]

“That’s, like, a facelift,” Ferreira explained of the powerful laser. The Euphoria star added that because the treatment is so painful, she was offered ketamine and laughing gas. “I drove here! I’m good!” she recalled saying with a laugh.

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Ferreira said that she experimented with the laser because she heard that it could remove fat from her face. “So I do Potenza now. It’s a little bit less painful,” she said.

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The model previously made headlines last month for sharing her thoughts on feeling confident in her own skin. “To me, talking about weight loss or glowing up is so boring,” she said during an episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. “I think people are just obsessed with that right now. It’ll be even a young person that just grows up and it’s like, ‘The glow up! Or the glow down!’ Everyone’s obsessed with that. She was 16, and now she’s 25.”

She continued, “It’s not just me. Every actress right now is being put under a microscope of being too skinny or too big. It’s all rage bait. If you can find something to rage bait about, it’s more effective in the algorithm.”

Richard Simmons’ mysterious final days are back in the spotlight, and now, someone who was there is finally speaking out. Simmons was found dead at his Los Angeles home on July 13, 2024, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Richard Simmons’ death was ruled accidental, tied to complications from recent falls, with heart disease listed as a contributing factor.

In the upcoming ABC special “The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special,” longtime housekeeper Teresa Reveles is sharing her account for the first time. “This is the first time I’ve spoken about it,” she said in a teaser for the documentary.

Reveles, who worked for Simmons for 35 years, was among the last people to see him alive, and the one who ultimately discovered him. “When I came here, then I saw him on the floor,” she said.

The special, led by Diane Sawyer, aims to take viewers “inside a mystery” while revisiting Simmons’ life, career, and sudden disappearance from the public eye. The documentary features interviews with those closest to him, including Rosie O’Donnell, who reflects on what made Simmons so unique. “I think he loved people back to health,” she said.

Simmons’ Rise, Retreat, And Silence Explored In New Diane Sawyer Special

Simmons rose to fame in the late 1970s after launching his Beverly Hills fitness studio, Slimmons, which became known for its inclusive approach to exercise. By the 1980s, he was a household name thanks to his wildly popular workout videos, including “Sweatin’ to the Oldies,” which helped define home fitness culture. But after decades in the spotlight, Simmons began stepping back in the 2000s, eventually disappearing from public life entirely around 2014.

The special addresses that abrupt shift, with Sawyer questioning the length of his absence and his manager, Michael Catalano, reflecting on how things have changed. “He felt the love,” Catalano said, to which Sawyer responds, “Until he didn’t.”

“Then it just got real quiet,” Catalano added.

New Richard Simmons Doc Promises To ‘Pull Back The Curtain’ On His Life, Legacy, And Final Years

The documentary also explores Simmons’ upbringing, his rise to fame, and the emotional connection he built with fans over decades. It teases new revelations, including a long-awaited phone call after years of silence and intimate moments with his family, including his brother Lenny Simmons. The special ultimately aims to “pull back the curtain” on the man behind the persona, one who built a “joyful revolution” in fitness and left behind a lasting cultural impact.

And in true Simmons fashion, his humor remains part of the story. “Richard always said, ‘I don’t care if they’re laughing with me or at me. I just want them to be laughing,’” Catalano recalled. Even in his final chapter, Simmons’ legacy continues to spark curiosity, emotion, and conversation.

Diane Sawyer Goes Behind The Scenes

The trailer for the special was released to PEOPLE on Friday and opens with archival footage of Simmons himself, offering a glimpse into the mindset that made him a household name. “We’re all waiting for support from others, and sometimes we don’t get it,” he said. “That’s why God made me.”

From there, the special reflects on his early life, with a narrator asking, “How did a little boy who had to run from bullies defy the odds and become a megastar? There was only one Richard Simmons.” But the tone quickly shifts, turning to one of the biggest questions surrounding his legacy. “Then, all of a sudden, one day, he disappeared for a decade.”

Richard Simmons’ Decade-Long Disappearance Still Raises Questions

For those unaware, Simmons quietly stepped away from the public eye around 2014. He stopped teaching, canceled appearances, and largely cut off communication with fans, sparking widespread concern and speculation.

For years, his absence fueled rumors about his health, well-being, and personal life, especially as someone who had built his career on connection and accessibility. Those closest to him maintained that he simply wanted privacy, but the silence only deepened the mystery.

“The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special” premieres May 12 on ABC, with streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu beginning May 13.

Young and the Restless spoilers for next week on the CBS soap, including Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) being arrested, and we expect a couple of more arrests before the week is done. Plus, Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) has a whole new murder plan he’s bringing to Genoa City.

We’re also going to talk about how Victor Newman‘s (Eric Braeden) schemes could literally kill Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore). Plus, crazy Patty pushes Victor and Diane Jenkins Abbott‘s (Susan Walters) buttons.

Patty Williams Causes Problems on Young and the Restless

So, first, let’s talk about Genoa City’s newest nutcase, Patty Williams. And this past week, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) had a very unpleasant encounter with Patty, who was blathering to him about her and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). And you know, Patty thinks they belong together. Meanwhile, Jack was recovering some memories from their time on the yacht that had kind of slipped his mind.

So, he was recalling that he was trying to game Patty when they were on the boat. You know, Jack was thinking about when he said he’d give her a kiss if she gave him a tour. And he’s thinking that he might be able to flip Patty over to be loyal to him to get some payback on Victor. Cause let’s be real, Patty could cause serious problems for Victor if Jack can convince her to testify against Victor in the matter of his kidnapping.

Y&R Spoilers: Diane & Victor Annoyed

So, the week ahead, we’ve got Diane and Victor sitting at the bar at the GCAC. I don’t know if they went together or just wound up there together, griping about their spouses. And then Patty strolls up and says hello to them and asks if this day can get any better. I think that Victor is underestimating the risk that Patty poses to him as long as she’s in Genoa City because Victor already reminded Patty, don’t tell anybody they work together when he gave her that big bag of cash as payment for ripping apart Jack and Diane‘s marriage.

Multiple Arrests Coming on Young and the Restless

Now, let’s talk about Victor’s other awful antics and the one arrest that we know for sure is coming, but possibly up to three arrests. So, at the end of this week, Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) met with Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) because Phyllis was expecting Michael to be her attorney in case Christine Williams Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) decides to prosecute her using the faked evidence. Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Victor also discussed that he threatened Michael. He better not represent Phyllis. But that’s exactly what Lauren expects him to do, and his wife wants him to cut ties with Victor once and for all.

So, Michael warned Phyllis that Victor is going to put her in prison. He won’t stop. Phyllis knows the evidence is fake and she told Christine that what they have against her is bogus. And the problem is Cricket told Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) that no matter what, she has to consider the evidence.

So, Victoria did deliver a stack of fake emails to Christine, who asked Victoria if she realized other people will go down with Phyllis, including her ex-husband, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), who is the father of her children. And Victoria’s attitude was, “Oh well, that’s Billy’s problem.” So, Victoria lied and told Christine they found the fake evidence on the Chancellor servers.

Lily Panics on Y&R

So, next week on Young and the Restless, Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) is horrified when the police slap handcuffs on Cane Ashby at the GCAC, and Christine is there overseeing the arrest personally. Cane’s supposed to be heading to New York to donate bone marrow to save Malcolm’s life. So, Lily is spiraling about how this can’t be happening. And Cane vows to Lily that Amanda Sinclair (Mishael Morgan), his lawyer, will get him out on bail and he’ll make sure that he gets to New York in time to donate to save Malcolm.

With Cane arrested, I suspect that means Billy, who is newly engaged to pregnant Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope), is likely also going to be arrested. And if they go down, Phyllis is also likely going to be arrested, which is going to upset Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) and maybe even his dad, Danny.

I’m very curious if Amanda made a backup of the AI data before she deleted it. Remember Cane told her to delete it and in the meantime, Phyllis had, you know, moved the assets, but Amanda was in charge of deleting the AI. So, she might actually have evidence against Victor because honestly, the man needs a huge slap from karma for everything he has done.

So, we got one confirmed arrest, likely more than that. And with Malcolm’s life on the line, I wonder if Victoria is going to show any humanity at all and for once not enable her father. I kind of doubt it. But Johnny and Katie may not be happy with her. I also wonder if Sally being pregnant causes Victoria any crisis of conscience.

Matt Clark’s New Murder Plan on Young and the Restless

And now let’s talk about Matt Clark’s new murder plan. So, it turns out Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) really thought she killed Matt, but she did not get the job done. But hey, gave it the old college try, right? By the end of this week, Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) is asking Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) to try and get Sienna to tell her what exactly happened with Matt. Cause it looks like Sienna is freaking out. She’s shutting down. She is scared she’s going to be arrested for killing Matt.

And Noah promises it won’t happen. And then Sharon questions Sienna, who says she tried to talk Matt out of hurting the Newmans. She was trying to talk him out of blowing up the gas station, but he did it anyway. And Sienna kind of freaked out, sort of blacked out, and then next thing she knew, Matt was lying on the ground, not moving.

And Sienna swears that Matt was definitely dead. Obviously, she did it. But Sharon insists that Matt hasn’t turned up dead yet. So, nobody’s found a body. So, Sienna is yelling by the end of this week, insisting that Matt’s dead. And because she’s freaking out, Sharon can’t get any more details out of her.

Y&R Spoilers: Nick’s Still in Trouble

Also, on Friday, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) confessed to Victor that he’s hooked on fentanyl. And Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) says Nick’s been going to meetings. They all seem to think, “Oh, he’s got this. He’ll be fine.” Nobody, not Victor and not Adam, so far have mentioned Nick needs rehab. So, I’m guessing the addiction story is not quite done. You don’t just walk off a cocaine and fentanyl addiction like it’s nothing. So, Matt may yet to get to see what he wants, which is Nick even deeper into addiction.

Meanwhile, on Friday’s episode, Matt woke up in the desert with a head wound that’s bloody. And in the week of May 4th through the 8th on Young and the Restless, we’ve got Sienna’s toxic husband crawling out of the sand and into a diner. And Matt asked the waitress how far is he from this place?

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Matt’s on Way Back to GC

And he shows the girl a card from the GCAC. So, that means that Matt is about to be on his way to Genoa City. And I’m sure his plan is to kill his wife Sienna for nearly murdering him. I’m betting Matt’s new murder plan is a lot like his old murder plan and also involves killing Noah. And that means Sharon and Nick and Adam also need to watch out, probably Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) as well and probably Victor also needs to worry. So, Matt’s going to be in town soon wreaking havoc as we get deeper into May sweeps.

I will say that the Newmans may suspect that Sienna lied about killing Matt, but at this point I tend to think she really believes that she killed him, but she was kind of in shock and denial. So, Y&R is absolutely getting wild next week and the second full week of May sweeps with arrests and not so dead people crawling back into town. Be sure to check out our full weekly spoilers for May 4th through the 8th, our weekly predictions, two week spoilers, and lots more.

Lizzo is gearing up for the release of a brand-new album, “B-TCH,” set for June 2026. However, after facing accusations from her dancers, the pop songstress has failed to match the commercial success of her previous releases. This includes scrapping a previously planned album. Now, she’s released the title track from the upcoming LP, but social media is rejecting it, calling it yet another flop.

Lizzo released the title track from her new album on May 1. Notably, this comes after the previous track from the album, “Don’t Make Me Love You,” has failed to gain traction on the charts in most parts of the world, especially the U.S.

The songstress took to X to share a snippet of the song’s music video. She said in the caption, “This song is dedicated to the women who get called a b-tch for having boundaries, for being sexual, for speaking up for themselves, for working hard and owning businesses… If we don’t smile and perform all the time, we’re ‘ungrateful.’ If we run a strict program, we’re ‘mean.’”

The music video is shot in black and white, featuring Lizzo with several dancers, all wearing black. Notably, the song interpolates Meredith Brooks‘ 1997 anthem of the same name.

Fans On X Aren’t Loving The Song

Unfortunately for Lizzo, the fans who replied to her X post weren’t pleased with the song, with some even mentioning the allegations made by her dancers. One person said, “Girl, how many ‘anthems’ are you gonna pull out of your a-s? Weren’t you a rapper? I guess that was only for an award.”

Someone else quoted Nicki Minaj, writing, “Hang it up, flat screen.” They then included a GIF of a person doing that very thing. After that, a different X user alluded to her string of failed singles, saying, “Must’ve run out of Velcro cause uhh..Ain’t nothing sticking.”

A different social media user stated, “This sounds really corny, Lizzo. This I’m a thing was everywhere in the Obama administration, and people hated it. Now you reheat it?”

However, it seems fans on Instagram are a bit more welcoming despite some criticism. One person said on the platform, “Welcome back to the top.”

Lizzo Shared The Album Cover In March 2026

Ahead of the release of the new single, Lizzo took to social media. Not only did the “Juice” singer celebrate her birthday, but she also shared her album cover. She said in the caption, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! To celebrate, I present to you  — MY NEW ALBUM [is] COMING JUNE 5TH. Wanna get me a gift? Pre-order my album, baby!!!!” Lizzo then shared a link for fans to preorder the album.

Regarding the cover, it’s one of the simplest from her discography. It features, over a white background, a hand, complete with long nails, with Lizzo’s position as its middle finger. She also has her arms extended up in a celebratory pose.

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According to Apple Music’s listing for the album, “B-TCH” will include 12 tracks. This will be Lizzo’s third album from Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic.

The Songstress Was Supposed To Release An Album In 2025

Lizzo announced plans for a new studio album in early 2025. The first taste of the new project, a song called “Love in Real Life,” was released in February. The song failed to make a significant impact, and she later released “Still Bad” in March of that year. It enjoyed a bit more commercial success but didn’t come close to becoming the radio hit that major record labels sought before releasing albums.

Then, in September, she spoke to New York Magazine, saying that despite the album being complete, she was unsure if she’d release it. According to Lizzo, “By 2025, I’ve changed, the world has changed so much, and so much has happened.”

She said, regarding the album, “It just wasn’t what I was feeling right now. I was like, ‘I need to do s–t differently, and I don’t know what it is, but I’m going to just start following my instincts.’”

Lizzo Addressed The Public’s Misconceptions About Her

Lizzo appeared on “CBS Mornings” on May 1 to promote “B-TCH.” During the conversation with Gayle King, she was asked what people don’t understand about it. The Yitty founder said, “I think there’s a long list. I think I might be one of the most misunderstood.”

After that, she stated that the public doesn’t understand that she’s “always trying to help.” Lizzo also said that people “tone police” her. She added, “Once I realized that that’s how people are going to take it, I just stopped. I’ll just put it in the music.”

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