By Chris Snellgrove
| Published 31 seconds ago

As a nostalgic English professor, I often think about these wise words from John Greenleaf Whittier: “Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, ‘It might have been.’” No matter what current events are bringing you down (and boy, do you have a lot to choose from right now), nothing will be quite as tragic as the idea that things could have turned out better. That’s not just true of personal or global events, either. In this case, it’s also true of Star Trek: Enterprise.

At this year’s TrekTalks (the annual livestream telethon that raises money for the Hollywood Food Coalition), several Enterprise writers and producers were reunited, including Brannon Braga, Mike Sussman, Phyllis Strong, André Bormanis, and Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. During the stream, they dished on some of the coolest Enterprise episode pitches that were rejected. Some of them (including a Borg Queen origin story and a crossover with both The Original Series and Deep Space Nine) would have been amazing, and making those episodes could have done what once seemed impossible: saved Star Trek’s most hated spinoff from getting canceled.

Hey, You, Get Off Of My Cloud

Star Trek: Enterprise was a show that, to put it mildly, couldn’t figure out what it wanted to be. Sometimes, it was a proto-Original Series frontier adventure, and other times, it was a post 9/11 nataionlistic parable. By Season 4, showrunner Manny Coto had transformed Enterprise into a must-see Star Trek show, but the damage was already done, and the show was canceled. That made it the first Trek show since The Animated Series to get fewer than seven seasons, and Enterprise was deemed a failure. However, the assembled writers and producers who reunited for Trek Talks revealed some rejected episode pitches that might have saved this underappreciated series. 

For example, André Bormanis pitched a prequel to the Original Series episode “The Cloud Minders,” which featured an upper class of citizens literally living in the clouds while an underclass labored in the mines below. Bormani pitched an episode that would have shown the city in the sky being built while social unease and income inequality grew worse. Coto wanted to shoot this episode for Season 5, but Enterprise was canceled before that could happen.

From The Romulan War To World War III

Speaking of the Coto and his scrapped plans for Enterprise, he was really keen on finally portraying the Romulan War onscreen. Mike Sussman confirmed that the late showrunner wanted to finally show the audience the Earth/Romulus conflict that had only been referenced in passing back in the Original Series. Brannon Braga chimed in and alluded to Coto having this planned out for Season 5, confirming that the early cancellation of Enterprise took yet another awesome story away from us.

Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens confirmed they had pitched an episode where Colonel Green (previously seen in the TOS episode “The Savage Curtain”) would survive and torment the descendants of those who fought him, with the audience discovering that Reed’s grandfather supported Green. In case his name doesn’t ring a bell, Green is the war criminal generally credited with starting World War III. Bringing him into an Enterprise episode would have shed light on Star Trek’s most mysterious and generally unexplored time period, but this episode was rejected because it was too similar to storylines involving the Khan-like Augments, themselves a remnant of WW3-era Earth.

Borg Queen Origin Story

This same writing duo also pitched an episode where Alice Krige plays the head of Starfleet Medical and willingly chooses “to join the Collective.” For better or for worse, this would have provided an origin story for the Borg Queen, a character that many Star Trek fans feel has never made much sense.

This would have been a high-risk, high-reward story because it would either finally nestle this strange character into existing canon or ruin the Borg altogether. However, Reeves-Stevens have a great track record(they also wrote some of the best fiction and non-fiction books in Trek history), so if anyone could pull it off, it’s them.

Archer Meets Both Kirk And Sisko Amid The Trouble With Tribbles

The husband/wife writing duo’s final rejected Enterprise pitch was, far and away, the most ambitious. Had the show made it to Season 7, they wanted to feature one last Temporal Cold War episode in which Captain Archer and his crew would have to return to space station K-7 during the events of “The Trouble With Tribbles.”

There, they’d run into both Kirk’s crew from the original episode and Sisko’s crew from “Trials and Tribble-ations.” In retrospect, such an ambitious episode would have been far better than the Enterprise finale, which turned the show’s final story into Commander Riker’s bizarre holodeck simulation. 

The Path Not Taken

That series finale was so bad that many Star Trek fans are grateful that Enterprise was canceled before it could get any worse. However, aside from the finale, Season 4 was a high point for this controversial show, and these rejected stories reveal the series’s still untapped potential.

Now, I can’t help but wonder if these episodes could have turned the metaphorical ship around, getting both fans and the network on board for more adventures with the franchise’s quirkiest crew. Had that happened, Enterprise would not have been canceled, and the future of Star Trek might not have landed in the hands of the creative world’s most fearsome villain: Alex Kurtzman.

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Shawn Hatosy reacted to the news that his The Pitt costar Supriya Ganesh will not return for the upcoming third season of the medical hit.

“I can’t really comment because I don’t really know exactly what’s going on there, but he’s obviously disappointed,” Hatosy, 50, told Gold Derby in a Friday, April 10, interview, referring to his character. “I’m disappointed just because of this dynamic [and] this relationship that they have … the writers teased these moments throughout season 1 and we explored it.”

Hatosy stars on The Pitt as Dr. Abbot, a night shift attending who works with SWAT during the day. Ganesh, 28, meanwhile portrays resident Dr. Mohan. News broke earlier in April that Ganesh won’t return for season 3, which was a “story-driven” decision.

Throughout both season 1 and 2, fans have shipped Abbot and Mohan, especially when he offered to cover funds for a pricy procedure with no questions asked.

“There’s no there there other than this idea, so the idea isn’t finished,” Hatosy told Gold Derby. “I think that Supriya’s characterization of Dr. Mohan and what she has brought to it has made the audience love her in a big way, you know, she’s a fan-favorite.”

He continued, “I would say that Dr. Abbot is the head of [Mohan’s] fan club, you know, and early on he’s believed in her and he sees her as the future. He says that she’s the smartest one here.”

According to Hatosy, he’d want to bring Ganesh’s Mohan to the night shift for a potential spinoff.

“I think the power dynamic is obvious, so I don’t see Abbot as someone who would cross that line,” he teased of fan hope for an onscreen romance. “I think that’s what makes the relationship so special because it’s clear that he’s got that attraction, but there’s nowhere to go with it. That creates this excitement, you know?”

Ganesh has not publicly addressed her The Pitt departure, though previously questioned her character’s future.

“It’s up to the writers. Let’s see where they end up taking her,” Ganesh exclusively told Us Weekly in March. “I think we left her in a really interesting spot. I’m really curious where she ends up going.”

Ganesh also canceled her planned appearance at the cast’s PaleyFest panel this weekend.

“Hi everyone — not sure why it’s not removed off the site but I will not be at Paleyfest this Sunday,” she wrote via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, April 9. “I know some of you bought tickets to see me and I hope you know this is not a decision I take lightly. Love you all.”

The Pitt season 2 finale airs on HBO Max Thursday, April 16 at 9 p.m. ET.

Marlo Hampton is one of the most talked-about cast members from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Most recently, she appeared on the show for its 14th and 15th seasons. Now, years after her exit, she’s slamming former costar Porsha Williams in a fiery new interview. Plus, she gave an update on where she stands with other “RHOA” ladies, such as Kenya Moore.

Marlo Hampton Slams ‘RHOA’ Star Porsha Williams

Hampton appeared on an April 2026 episode of Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast for an extensive interview. During a section of the conversation, the NFL icon asked the 50-year-old “RHOA” alum where she stood with some of her former costars.

When he mentioned Williams’ name, she said, “I don’t like her. She’s a hater, complicated.” After that, she continued, “But anyway, that’s just complicated because she was very against me coming back two seasons ago.”

Hampton then explained that when Williams was in talks to return to “RHOA” for season 16, “she was “one of the main people against me coming back.” She went on, “And one thing I don’t play with, I would never try to stop someone from getting their check.

The ‘RHOA’ Alum Explained Why Porsha Williams Didn’t Want To Film With Her

Hampton continued this line of discussion, revealing why she thinks Williams didn’t want her on “RHOA” season 16. She said, “I’m the one who will hold her accountable. I’m gonna ask the questions. She likes to run sh-t.”

From there, Newton asked why Bravo would go along with Williams’ demands. She stated, “I don’t know. She sold them a dream that she was coming on with a husband and gonna live this huge lifestyle and be in this expensive home.”

Hampton went on to note that Williams was unable to deliver what she seemingly promised for season 16 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” noting that she was going through a divorce and couldn’t show her home at the time.

Elsewhere in the interview, Hampton also slammed Moore, calling her a “hater” and “disgusting.” The “RHOA” alum also claimed that Moore “goes too far.” However, she also admitted that many on the cast, including herself, went too far, leading Bravo to make changes to the show.

‘RHOA’ Fans Are Divided

As mentioned, Hampton is one of the most revered former cast members from “RHOA.” However, her appearances in seasons 14 and 14 left many fans of the hit Bravo show with sour tastes in their mouths. Because of this, some are calling her latest comments hypocritical.

One person said on Instagram, “Marlo, this is how we feel about you.” Another fan wrote, “Marlo, you have always been a Porsha hater.”

A different social media user said, “Kenya goes too far? They act like they never did anything to Kenya. Apollo literally lied on her, and the whole world believed it when Pheadra co-signed that lie. Marlo said Kenya didn’t give birth to Brooklyn and called her a test tube baby. Like, let’s be for real. But when Kenya claps back, it’s too far.”

Someone else wrote, “Porsha has not hated on Marlo at all. Marlo on the other hand was always hating on Porsha. Nobody wanted you to come back.”

Marlo Announced Her Exit In 2024

Hampton made her first appearance on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” during the show’s 4th season as a friend of. After that, she was featured on multiple seasons of the show in this capacity. It wasn’t until season 14 that she became a full-time housewife, a role she maintained through the following installment.

However, in February 2024, she announced she would not be returning for the show’s 16th season. Hampton told PEOPLE, “My contract with ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ ended when season 15 wrapped. This break from ‘RHOA’ is a fresh start, allowing me the space to participate in new creative entertainment projects focused on my future, and not reliving my past.”

She concluded, “I look forward to my continued relationship with Bravo and NBC Universal.”

Hampton Recently Sent Her Nephew Off To College

“RHOA” fans know that a significant part of Hampton’s storyline for her last two seasons involved her taking custody of her two nephews. After her time on the show ended, she provided updates on the boys via social media, including the college admission process for the older of the two, Michael.

According to Bravo, she confirmed in April 2025 that he was preparing to go away for college. She said in a social media post, “Michael and William, I love you more than words can say. We’ve grown so much together—through the challenges, the joy, and all the little moments in between. Becoming a family under one roof wasn’t always easy, but I wouldn’t change a thing.”

The “RHOA” alum added, “Watching you both grow into incredible young men fills me with so much pride. As we step into this next chapter with Michael heading to college, I’m ready for all that’s to come—together, always.”

He is now a student at Hampton University.

Coachella Day 1 already brought the heat, but one look in particular has everyone doing a double-take, and all eyes are on Kristy Sarah as she stepped into the desert serving straight-up ethereal baddie energy. And let’s just say… the timeline is NOT being quiet about it, because this look has folks stopping the scroll in real time.

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Kristy Sarah Turns Heads At Coachella

On Saturday, Kristy Sarah took to social media to show off her Coachella Day 1 fit, and let’s just say she understood the assignment and then some. In a series of Instagram posts, she shared photos and videos of herself posted up in the desert surrounded by dirt, cactus, and friends while rocking an off-white cream ensemble featuring a corset-style top with a lace neck detail paired with matching satin or silk shorts. She topped it off with a textured cream cowboy hat, gold wrist jewelry, and cow-print knee-high cowboy boots, while her glam was fully beat with gem accents around her eyes giving full ethereal festival vibes.

The Comments Said “We’re Staying Right Here”

Fans wasted no time running to Kristy Sarah’s Instagram comment section—and they filled it UP real quick. Some were jokingly asking how anyone could ever fumble her, while others were fully hyping her Coachella Day 1 look and calling her fit a whole moment. And of course, plenty of ladies were just happy to see her glowing, happy, and fully in her element out in the desert.

One Instagram user @alexismvondeak said, “😍😍🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️happiness looks beautiful on you Kristy🫶🏼”

This Instagram user @glopunzo commented, “Can we see the back too😍😍😍👀👀”

And, Instagram user @theanithamaputsi shared, “she ate , she the main birthday meal.😍🔥”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @yobhrissy wrote, “You BETTTERRRRR“

While Instagram user @_clevelands_finest said, “Imagine fumbling this woman and she gets finer day after day😍😍😍😍😍”

Finally, Instagram user @datopbreagain2 added, “Kristyyyy, you’re so mfing fine.🥶😍”

Mama Puts Growth In Motion After Speaking Out

Y’all! It seems like Kristy Sarah is truly walking in everything she said she would. After previously opening up about feeling like she was building her social life “from scratch” and struggling with stepping back out into social settings, Kristy is now showing herself actively pushing through that discomfort and making more intentional appearances. She had explained that motherhood and life routines had pulled her into a different phase, and transitioning back into prioritizing herself hasn’t been easy—but she’s been committed to changing that.

In her earlier message to fans, Kristy admitted that even just leaving the house can trigger anxiety, not because of getting ready, but because of actually stepping out the door. However, she shared that forcing herself to show up has been paying off, and she’s now focused on saying yes more, leaning into hobbies, and prioritizing experiences for herself. She also noted that post-pandemic habits contributed to her social anxiety, but she’s actively working through it by attending more meaningful events—and now fans are watching as she puts that growth into action in real time.

RELATED: Oop! Did Desmond & Kristy Scott React To Marissa Springer’s Claims About A Shopping Spree And Dana Tran?

Roomies, Bow Wow’s son, Stone Moss, got the surprise of his life when he realized his dad was one of the performers at the ‘Boys 4 Life’ tour. Bow’s mom, Teresa Caldwell, shared a video of Stone’s reaction on social media, and the cuteness is next level!

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Bow Wow’s Son Goes Viral For His Sweet Reaction To ‘Boys 4 Life’ Tour

Recently, Bow Wow’s mom, Teresa Caldwell, shared footage from the ‘Boys 4 Life’ tour on Instagram. The quick clip shows Bow Wow’s son Stone, whom he shares with model Olivia Sky, sitting near the stage, trying to get a peek at what’s about to go down. Stone was chilling with his grandma in a black Champion T-shirt, looking confused as he tried to connect the dots and figure out how his dad ended up onstage. As soon as Bow Wow’s mom dropped the video, fans flooded the comments with reactions, calling him Lil’ Bow Wow for real.

Peep the video here.

The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About Stone’s Adorable Reaction

Folks online kept flooding Teresa’s comment section with reactions to the video of Stone. Some admitted they didn’t even know the rapper had a son, while others couldn’t believe how fast he’s grown up.

Instagram user @allandra_leann wrote, “He looking like i know that’s not my dad up there ❤️” 

Instagram user @iamshaunie wrote, “He’s adorable 😍😍😍😍”

While Instagram user @afrovocative wrote, “When bow wow said how old his son is, I literally gasped because I still thought he was only like 2 years old. 😮” 

Then, Instagram user @her_libra_t wrote, “wow Daddy’s twin ❤️❤️” 

Another Instagram user @yellowgoldgoddess wrote, “Awww….🐾 Little-Lil Bow wow 🐾 😂 they look exactly alike.” 

Instagram user @breewill_iam wrote, “He said wait a minute 🤣🤣🤣🤣” 

While another Instagram user @_mutti wrote, “I had no idea Bow wow had a son, so handsome!” 

Then another Instagram user @msdeefnp wrote, “I feel like I hear his little mind saying ‘wait what?’” 

Finally, Instagram user @tricey630 wrote, “His handsome self have no idea how his daddy is that man 🥰”

Twin Energy Runs In Bow Wow’s Family

At this point, Bow Wow and his kids are triplets. While some fans are just getting introduced to his son Stone, plenty already know his daughter Shai Moss, whom he shares with Joie Chavis. Bow and Shai stay taking over social media with their viral daddy-daughter moments. Most recently, they had TikTok on lock when they hopped on a viral dance challenge that had fans living for the rapper in daddy mode. See the video below.

@.shaimossHes acting like he dont got rhythm smh😭🙄♬ Dumb wit it (get in dea) – Geaux Teezy

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Fans wasted no time running to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section, and the reactions were all over the place. Some shared that “you know something is wrong when the dad gets custody,” while others felt Drew Sidora actually won in the long run and got her life back. And of course, a few commenters kept it balanced, saying either way they’re praying for the family as the situation continues to unfold.

One Instagram user @chachipaulino wrote, “primary custody during the school year ? Ok basically SHE WON 🥳”

This Instagram user @the.jee.spot claimed, “I can’t wait until the reunion now, cuz K is gonna drag this 😂😂😂”

And, Instagram user @tevin92bk added, “When the man get CUSTODY you know you MESSED UP 😫😮”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @_goodie2shoez shared, “Baby she about to have the best year of her life!! Normalize these men being full time parents!“

While Instagram user @d0pesince commented, “What kind of attorney did she hire!?“

Lastly, Instagram user @__destinialexis said, “Damn praying for her!!!“

By TeeJay Small
| Published 14 seconds ago

Netflix subscribers have been subject to numerous price hikes in recent years, as the streaming giant continues squeezing every possible droplet of profitability out of their audience. If you feel that these price hikes are so outrageous that they should be outlawed, you’re not alone. Apparently, the government of Italy is taking action against Netflix, with Variety reporting that Italian customers may be entitled to millions in refunds. While this bears little immediate relevance to U.S. audiences, the ongoing legal case could set an important precedent for streaming practices in the future.

Per Variety, a Rome court has sided with a consumer advocacy group against Netflix. The filing argues that exponential price hikes, which took place from 2017 through 2024, are in direct violation of Italy’s national consumer code. Specifically, the Movimento Consumatori claims that corporations cannot unilaterally raise their rates on subscription-based services without offering advanced notice and a valid reason for the change. Since Netflix has made no major sweeping changes to its service and offered no such notice, they are alleged to be in violation of Italy’s consumer protection laws.

Netflix Fights Back

Reps from Netflix have already announced an intention to appeal this ruling, though it’s unclear what grounds they have to argue. The streamer has 90 days from the initial April 1 ruling to make their case, or they’ll be subject to daily $800 penalties. Meanwhile, lawyers Paolo Fiorio and Riccardo Pinna have demanded Netflix offer refunds of hundreds of dollars to individual subscribers.

Specifically, the legal team articulated “A ​Premium subscriber who has ​paid for Netflix continuously ⁠from 2017 to the present day is entitled to a refund of about €500 ($577), while a standard subscriber is due a refund of ​about €250 ($288).” Netflix boasted a subscriber base of over 8 million monthly users in Italy back in 2024, so these payouts could range into the hundreds of millions if they come to fruition.

Will Netflix Actually Have To Pay Up?

For now, it’s hard to say with any certainty that Netflix will pay up, or that this legal case will have sweeping ramifications for the streaming industry. Individual cases have been brought against streamers in European nations such as Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, though they have yet to cause any major ripple effect. But, if Netflix does seek to continue raising its rates, it bears asking, what exactly are we paying extra for?

To paraphrase one proud Italian-American from the small screen, Netflix subscribers may soon be informing the streamer, “You’ve got 90 days to give me my money.” If Netflix wants to respond with a Tony Soprano quote of their own, I’d suggest “with all due respect, you got no f-ing idea what it’s like to be number one.”

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