Just like Raven-Symoné, Demi Lovato also has her own “Mount Rushmore” of iconic Disney Channel stars.

“It would definitely be Raven, Hilary [Duff], and I honestly agreed with her answer,” Lovato, 33, said on the Wednesday, March 18, episode of the “Chicks in the Office” podcast. “Hers definitely resonated.”

Symoné, 40, appeared on a recent episode of the “Stepping Into the Shade Room” podcast, where she was asked to pick the most influential Mouse House vets. The That’s So Raven star picked herself, Duff, 38, Shia LaBeouf and Lee Thompson Young.

“I would put in The Famous Jett Jackson,” Symoné said of Young, who died in August 2013 at age 29. “He is no longer with us, but he was the first Black show on Disney. Lee Thompson Young played … Jett Jackson, and I believe he should be on Disney Rushmore. He definitely deserves a spot.”

As for Lovato, she thought the Rushmore-type lineup should also “go back to the Mickey Mouse Club too.”

“[There were] people that were on Disney Channel prior to everyone I just named, you know, there was Britney [Spears] and Christina [Aguilera],” the Camp Rock actress acknowledged of the All-New Mickey Mouse Club variety show that also starred the likes of Justin Timberlake and Keri Russell. “Does that come first? Does that count? But, maybe not.”

Lovato wasn’t sure whether the Mickey Mouse Club cast would be applicable since they “didn’t transform Disney Channel into what it is.”

“I think Raven really did, Hilary really did that and I’m blanking on [who else she included],” the pop star said before the hosts pointed out that Even Stevens star LaBeouf, 39, was also included on Symoné’s lineup.

She replied, “I’m OK on that one, yeah, we can pass.”

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Demi Lovato got honest about the challenges of sharing the spotlight with Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus while on the Disney Channel. During the Tuesday, March 3, episode of Keke Palmer‘s podcast, Lovato, 33, was asked about the network “always pitting” her against Cyrus and Gomez, both 33, as child stars. Lovato noted that she […]

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Years after LaBeouf led Even Stevens, he had a string of legal troubles and was recently arrested in New Orleans last month after an alleged fight that he blamed on a “small man complex.”

Lovato, who starred on the network’s Sonny With a Chance and Camp Rock franchise, further acknowledged that she, Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus didn’t belong on the same Rushmore lineup.

“They came before us, you know what I mean?” she said. “They paved the way, and I think there could be a second Mount Rushmore for Disney Channel, which would probably be Jonas Brothers, Miley, Selena and hopefully me. Then, I think there’s another one that comes after, which is all the Disney stars that have [followed like Zendaya and Sabrina Carpenter].”

Lovato, however, played coy when asked by the Barstool podcasters which Jonas Brothers singer would get the top spot on the secondary Rushmore. When it was floated that Joe, 36, would get top billing over brothers Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas, Lovato laughed.

Lovato, who is now married to Jordan Lutes, actually dated Joe on-and-off during their overlapping Disney years. They last reunited on the set of the upcoming Camp Rock 3, which Joe and his brothers appear in while Lovato produced the film.

A married high school teacher has been arrested in Washington for allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students.

Madeline Scoon, who also answers to Madeline Gregory, is being held on $50,000 bond following her arrest on Monday, March 16.

Scoon, 29, was a teacher at Sprague High School, where she allegedly met the 16-year-old victim.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office confirms she’s been charged with suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor and communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Raymond Leaver, superintendent and principal at Sprague School District, has yet to comment on Scoon’s employment status.

The investigation into her alleged conduct remains ongoing.

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A married high school gym teacher in Rhode Island has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a student, whom she admitted to sexting and kissing. Alisha Crins started sending flirty messages to the male victim when he was a sophomore student at Ponaganset High School in Glocester, Rhode Island. Crins, 39, reportedly found his […]

Scoon and the teen spoke to cops on Monday. She said she had sexually assaulted him and performed oral sex on the child.

The alleged afterschool sexual assaults happened in a large closet in her classroom, police said in a statement.

Investigators allegedly recovered video of the two entering her classroom well after school hours. The two remained inside her classroom for 45 minutes.

Scoon also allegedly said they kissed and fondled each other’s private parts in a closet within the school’s gym as well as in the bushes outside of the high school tennis court after tennis practice.

The teen reportedly told investigators the sexual abuse started having an adverse impact on his mental health.

He allegedly told cops he tried ending things with Scoon, but his teacher would get upset and threaten to kill herself.

The investigation into Scoon began on February 15, after the boy’s mother allegedly went to cops with texts she’d found, exchanged between her son and the teacher.

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The mother said that it seemed as if the abuse may have started in the fall.

Her curiosity apparently got the better of her after her son started attending the church where Scoon is the youth group leader, and so she checked his phone.

In some of the texts, Scoon allegedly complained about her marriage problems and discussed with the child how she wanted a divorce. The two even allegedly exchanged “I love yous,” police said.

Scoon also apparently asked the teenage boy not to date any of his classmates, as she’d be unable to take it, police said.

Scoon does not yet have an attorney of record, and she has not been asked for pleas. It was unclear how long she has been married to her husband.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Meghan Markle just broke the internet (again) with a dreamy Instagram photo that had fashion lovers scrambling to identify every single piece she was wearing. The Duchess of Sussex looked like she’d floated straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie in a billowy white dress paired with Stuart Weitzman sandals. Effortless. Elegant. And, predictably, expensive.

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General Hospital spoilers for March 23-27, 2026 expose Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) making demands and Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) getting a dire warning.

As we always do on early edition day, we start with what is coming the rest of this week, then we get right into what is ahead for next week.

General Hospital Spoilers Wednesday, March 18th: Jason Has Difficult Talk with Danny

So, on Wednesday, March 18th, we have Lucas Jones (Van Hansis ) really frightened. Obviously, part of it is about Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) knowing the mission to get Britt Westbourne‘s (Kelly Thiebaud) meds and also for Britt herself.

And he is face to face with his ex-husband Brad Cooper (Parry Shen) on Wednesday who’s telling Lucas, “Do whatever you have to do so that you can get Britt’s medications. Take it as far as you must because we got to save Britt.” Meanwhile, Marco tells somebody that he hopes they have not forgotten about his request.

And I’m guessing that he’s talking to Cullum and it’s about the Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) revenge plot. Elsewhere, Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) is in the hot seat on Wednesday. So, she’s out on this date with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst).

And he’s  telling Elizabeth he needs to know if she sees a future for them together. And judging by the look on her face and the way she’s been talking recently, I kind of don’t see it happening. Although, I do really like them together.

GH Spoilers: Jason Breaks Shocking News to Danny

Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), meanwhile, has a difficult tough conversation with his son Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn). And Jason is asking Danny what he would think about living with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn). Now, what I do wonder is if at that point Jason knows that Scout Cain (Cosette Abinante) is not going to be living there, because that might have been part of the allure having him with his sister. So, I don’t think Danny’s going to take the news of Jason leaving very well. The kid definitely looks upset.

Meanwhile, Britt tells Brad that it’s time for her to get the heck out of dodge and is going to tell him that she and Jason have to take off. Also, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) gets some romantic time with Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn is telling her hubby that she thinks they should take baby Jane Doe. I think we all saw that coming from a mile away, right?

Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) head out on their first official date now that Dante and Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) know and are kind of handling it. Nathan and Lulu can actually start dating publicly and see where this goes. So, Nathan shows up to Lulu’s house to pick her up for the date. The question is, is it going to be axe throwing, the Brown Dog? Maybe the Metro Court.

General Hospital Spoilers Thursday, March 19th: Cullum Catches Marco at the Safe

Thursday, March 19th, we’ve got Alexis bickering with Tracy. And this may be about who’s going to be Danny’s guardian while Jason’s gone. So, it looks like Jason wants Alexis, but that may bother Tracy, who may advocate for Danny to stay at the Quartermaine house where he’s been living, where he is safe.

And Marco does something risky. He is snooping around Wyndemere trying to get back into the safe without anybody seeing him so he can get a dose of Britt’s medication. And Cullum is there and he’s got the vials of Britt’s meds in his hand and asks if this is what Marco is looking for. That’s a big uh-oh moment.

GH Spoilers: Lucas Warned & Jason on Lethal Mission

Plus, Lucas gets a warning from Ava Jerome (Maura West). Now, he tried to warn her about Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and she said, you know, I can handle him. So, I don’t know if that seems a less likely warning, but it may be more about Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) because, you know, she and Ava haven’t seen eye to eye on a lot of stuff where Lucas is concerned on General Hospital.

Plus, Jason takes action. So, he’s got a couple things coming this week. Stuff going on with Danny. And then he’s going to be up on the roof taking aim with a sniper rifle ready to take a shot to kill Cullum who happens to be in Jack Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) WSB office.

Now, you would think that the WSB would have really good bulletproof glass, right? I guess we’ll find out. Plus, Nathan and Lulu are interrupted on their date by somebody. I think a lot of people are going to be shocked to see them together. We’ll see.

Friday, March 20th: Something Leaves Britt Shaken on General Hospital

Friday, March 20th, we’ve got Alexis looking for answers. And it may be about Scout. You know, she really doesn’t want her to go over to Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) and Drew Cain Quartermaine‘s (Cameron Mathison). Or it could be about why Jason is leaving Danny.

And something leaves Britt quite shaken. And we know that things are going to go sideways when Jason and Britt are trying to head up to Canada. Dante gets a warning from Nathan and I’m assuming it’s about PCPD stuff unless it’s about him and Lulu being seen out on their date. You know, maybe he thinks that he’s going to hear about it from somebody.

Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) is on the defensive by the end of the week and it may involve his promise to Jason to look out for Danny. And you know, Tracy may have an issue with it as well. Or this might be more accusations about him fooling around with DA Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) down at the gatehouse because Olivia Quartermaine (Lisa LoCicero) came in and was being all stuffed shirt about it.

Week of March 23rd-27th on GH: Jason and Britt’s Plans Go Sideways

March 23rd through the 27th, we’ve got Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) getting played by her new intern, Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke), who wants to give Nina some fake info on Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) to report back to Jack to get her off of her dad’s case to get both of them off the case.

Jason and Britt’s plans do not go as expected. No doubt Cullum is the reason. Britt is absolutely going to be distraught next week. And what we know is that Jason is gone soon. So, Steve Burton went out on hiatus weeks ago. Jason’s gone by the end of the month, and our source says he’s taken by some bad people on Cullum’s orders.

General Hospital Spoilers Next Week March 23-27:

Things get even more intense between Lulu and Nathan. Plus, Sonny and Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) are working on resisting their attraction to each other. And speaking of inappropriate attractions, Carly remains tempted by Valentin.

James Patrick Stuart did an interview recently and was talking about the fixation his character seems to have on Carly and said that, you know, he finds her fascinating.

And then James Patrick Stuart said that he does not think Valentin can ever properly love anybody, even though he did fall hard for Nina and of course for Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) for a long time.

But he thinks that Valentin’s just too messed up, just too broken to really love somebody. I mean, you know, Carly’s got a messed up childhood, too. Maybe they could talk about that while they’re laying in bed. Pillow talk.

Michael is watching out for Danny like he promised Jason, but there’s something that’s going to happen with the kid that’s going to throw everything off. It looks like it might be some trouble up at the school.

General Hospital Next Week Spoilers: Drew Terrified & Blinking for Help

Drew is increasingly desperate. You know, he’s going to be blinking and blinking, hoping against hope. Sidwell threatened him. Willow has threatened him. I don’t think Drew is going to stop, though. Plus, Tracy is ready to make life hard on Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) over the whole helicopter incident.

And that, of course, is going to cause tension with Sidwell because Laura did what she promised, but she has no control over Tracy. And I’m wondering if Sidwell is going to threaten Deception if Tracy does not back down because he wants his helicopter path.

Ryan Paevey Taking Time Off GH

Also, we got some brand new info. It’s kind of interesting. So, Ryan Paevey, who plays Nathan, said he is taking some time off and it looks like next week he is exiting to film a new movie. So that translates to several weeks from now, maybe a month from now, that Nathan may be offscreen for a week or so. The actor did not confirm how long he’d be gone. And for what it’s worth, it does not seem to be a Hallmark movie that he is making, but my money is on a Christmas film. We’ll see.

The strange and unpredictable world of streaming never stays quiet for too long. In a major turn of events, Amazon recently announced that its Prime Video streaming service is launching a new subscriber tier titled “Prime Video Ultra,” which will provide movies and TV shows in high-quality 4K resolution, four times the resolution of standard HD, with an additional boost from Dolby Atmos sound.

Ad-Free Streaming on Prime Video Is Experiencing a Price Increase

This new tier, which also includes increased availability for offline viewing and concurrent streams (100 downloads compared to 25 and five concurrent users compared to three), will replace the current “Prime Video Ad Free” model. Here’s the catch: this tier will cost ad-free users an additional $4.99 per month. Starting on April 10, watching Prime Video without ads will cost users $19.99 a month. That’s right, another hike in fees for anyone who wants to enjoy their favorite movies or shows without being pestered by two-minute ad breaks.

The cost for the new Prime Video Ultra tier comes in at $19.99 per month, a significant hike from the original $14.99 cost for ad-free users. For those on an annual plan, the charge will increase by $45.99. The notable benefits of Prime Video Ultra are Ultra HD and 4K quality picture and sound by Dolby Atmos, something not included in the original ad-free tier. Outside of 4K, Dolby, more concurrent streams, and available offline downloads, the streaming experience stays the same.

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Hikes in subscription fees are as synonymous with streaming as password sharing, algorithms, and the curtailment of theatrical exhibition. Every major streamer, including Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and now Prime Video, has been consistently increasing fees as quietly as possible. With Netflix doubling down on live events and podcasts, the streamer has increased the cost of subscriptions to $24.99 per month for a premium ad-free experience. HBO Max also enforced a $2 increase on ad-free programming, costing users another $22.99 monthly rate. While the cost of Disney+’s premium tier remains the same, the streamer raised the cost of ad-supported services by $2 in 2025.

Price Hikes and Advertising Have a Long-Term Impact on Streaming

In the media and showbiz industry today, the worst news for consumers revolves around corporate consolidation and other mergers, headlined by Paramount’s recent successful bid for Warner Bros. Even without official business acquisitions, these companies are homogenizing by their shared goal of boosting the price of subscription fees. The option of various bundles, notably the Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max combo, streaming has been gradually reverting to the old cable model of home entertainment that it once tried to revolutionize. Eventually, with all the major platforms following the same business model and approach to licensing pre-existing material and creating original content, we’ll all end up paying for all streamers under one roof.

Repeated price hikes by all streamers are trying to bait customers into paying for ad-supported tiers for a price that was formerly ad-free. By having a never-ending pipeline for advertisements embedded into episodes of Reacher or The Boys, profits will continue to roll in. Streaming was supposed to be cutting-edge and an exciting alternative to the decaying cable model, but the influx of advertising has eliminated its viability as a product in our culture, as the general audience’s attitude towards streaming seems to be at an all-time low. Each passing year, advocates for physical media are more justified in their steadfast determination to retain old-school media preservation.

“Delivering ad-free streaming with premium features requires significant investment, and this structure aligns with other major streaming services while ensuring customers have the flexibility to choose how they want to watch,” Amazon said in announcing the new premium tier offering 4K resolution on the platform. Once again, this mirrors the strategy of their competitors, as Netflix and HBO Max’s price hike comes with a bonus of 4K quality at this price level. At the very least, the commitment to high-quality video presentation is an encouraging sign that streamers are mildly interested in preserving the artistic nature of a movie or TV show.

As Amazon continues producing original movies, such as Red One, The Accountant 2, Mercy, and the upcoming Project Hail Mary, as well as investing in live sports, notably their recent partnership with the NBA, these price jumps have become an inevitability. The streaming bubble continues to inflate in size, but at some point, this bubble is destined to pop.

Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for March 23-27, 2026 expect Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) is completely unhinged and Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) gets even worse.

As we always do on early edition day, we start with what’s coming the rest of this week. Then we’re going to talk about what’s ahead next week.

And of course, this week is a very short week. We’re going to talk about preemptions and then dive into the full episodes that are happening. We have five next week.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Wednesday, March 18th: Dylan Overhears Ivy and Daphne

So, Wednesday, March 18th, things intensify between Dylan (Sydney Bullock) and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). And Dylan’s about tired of this. And she goes on the offensive. She’s clapping back. So, this carries over from the Tuesday episode when Electra ordered Dylan to quit Forrester Creations because it’s Electra’s world. I think she thinks that every place is her world and it’s not Dylan’s.

And Electra is furiously confronting Dylan about what is going on with her and Will Spencer (Crew Morrow). Now, what’s interesting here is they tried to tell Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) this whole thing and she said, “Don’t want to hear it. Don’t care. Dylan has a job here.”

And after that rejection and her and Ivy’s whole not proper talk, Electra is going to try and do an end run around Steffy and try and force Dylan out. Anyway, that’s not going to go over really well with Steffy and, you know, she’s going to find out about it.

B&B Spoilers: Dylan Claps Back at Electra

So, Electra starts asking Dylan about the fact that she kissed Will and if Dylan is trying to say that she was innocent in the kiss with Will. To his credit, he was honest. You know, I think he learned his lesson and he was honest, but Electra wasn’t. So, Dylan claps back that it’s not like Electra has been perfect either.

And of course, she thinks she is, right? So she asks Dylan, “What is that supposed to mean?” And Dylan tells Electra, you know exactly what I’m talking about. And she’s shaking her head at Dylan. So, I think Electra thinks that she’s in the clear. You know, I think she feels like because she told RJ Forrester (Joshua Hoffman), you know, don’t do that again, and she assumes nobody saw it that you know she can pretend like it didn’t exist and she’s being dishonest on Bold and the Beautiful.

So, I am interested to see if Dylan spills to Electra that she knows that Electra kissed RJ. You know that’s Will’s version of it. Doesn’t matter who kissed who they were kissing and that Will also knows. So, at this point Electra to me is turning into a shrew exactly like her aunt Ivy.

Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Will Struggles & Daphne Tries to Help

And then Daphne is asking Will if he still loves Electra. She thinks he does and it seems like yes, he does. And then Ivy continues to interfere in Electra’s life. So, she goes to complain to RJ that Dylan is working at Forrester.

So, Electra is going to have to watch Dylan throw herself at Will right here at the office all day, every day. I would expect that Ivy would press RJ and he may run and try to get Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) to fire Dylan.

He already tried to get Ridge to fire Will. So RJ may go back and try to get them both fired. So, in addition to Electra doing an end run around Steffy by pressuring Dylan to quit, looks like Ivy’s going to try and do an end run around Steffy by going to her brother RJ and hoping that, you know, he may go to his dad. I’m sure RJ will agree and spout some anti-Will nonsense and run to Electra and enable her petty spoiled bratitude.

Daphne then goes to confront Ivy again and says that Electra and Will love each other, but Ivy is very dismissive and she’s like, “Ah, people date, things happen, people break up.” Dylan actually overhears Ivy and Daphne’s confrontation and it really shocks her.

So, Dylan may inadvertently find out that Ivy’s been intentionally trying to split up Electra and Will and that she stole a letter that Electra left for Will. The question is, will Dylan sit on this? Expose Ivy? You know, she may want to hold on to Will.

Bold and the Beautiful Thursday and Friday: March Madness Preemptions

Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th, we have lost two episodes of Bold. It is preempted for NCAA March Madness basketball coverage. And I say boo to that.

Week of March 23rd-27th on B&B: Daphne May Tell Steffy About Ivy

The week of March 23rd through the 27th, we’re going to pick up with five new episodes, unless there’s something terrible or more basketball. I don’t think there’s any more basketball, though. But we’ll see. This is the last full week of the month of March, and Daphne may finally tell Steffy what Ivy has been up to.

And this may be triggered by Steffy venting to Daphne about the unprofessional attitudes of Ivy and her niece. Electra and Ivy probably are not going to give up hassling Dylan. I love that Steffy shuts them down, you know, so she may be going to her bestie for advice and then hopefully she’ll tell her exactly what Ivy’s been up to.

Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Ridge Targets Bill

Ridge is not going to stop until he makes Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) pay for humiliating him and exposing to the world the horrible way that Ridge treated his dad, Eric Forrester (John McCook).

Now, some fans seem to think that Bill’s having an FTC meeting, that’s Federal Trade Commission, if you don’t know the acronym, means that there’s trouble related to Logan in the designs. If B&B is sticking to real world facts, the FTC would not get involved with this.

By the way, Eric would have to file a civil lawsuit. And by the way, I was checking with a lawyer on this and the verbal agreement they have is enough for Bill and Katie Logan (Heather Tom) to proceed with using the designs and crediting or not crediting Eric since they paid for it.

And a verbal contract like this would not allow Eric to withdraw use of design credit. He would have to file a civil suit and try to get an injunction. And the FTC routinely meets with large publishers. So, that likely was a throwaway random mention.

Where’s Donna on B&B?

The question for me is when are we going to see Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) weighing in on this Brooke versus Katie thing? Maybe she went on vacation to just get out of it. Katie and Brooke’s war continues. They’re both adamant that they are on the right side of this. She promised to destroy Katie and is coming unhinged about it.

But if Brooke starts publicly trash talking Katie, it could backfire on Forrester Creations since Bill owns Eye on Fashion, which is a very respected publication, and he could turn them against Forrester Creations and Ridge and Brooke. And of course, Eric hates that he set all of this in motion, but I credit Ridge with setting it all in motion.

What is Dylan’s Next Move on Bold and Beautiful?

Dylan has to decide what to do with the information she overheard between Daphne and Ivy. And Dylan may be selfish and keep it to herself because she really wants a shot with Will. RJ and Electra are going to get closer with Ivy pushing them every step of the way. And Electra may increasingly turn to RJ as he targets the people that make Electra uncomfortable.

You know, RJ may think he’ll be her hero if he can get Dylan fired and get Will fired. I feel like this is turning into instead of the bold and the beautiful, the bold and the whiny nepo babies. The stuff that Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) was saying about Electra facing no hardships and having this easy life pretty much describes RJ as well.

Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Will Stands Up to Bill

And Will is not going to let his dad Bill pressure him into joining Spencer or Logan. Will likes what he’s doing over at Forrester and likes being his own man, making his own way in the world instead of being a nepo boy like RJ.

And I don’t think he’s going to let Bill or RJ push him out. But Ivy and RJ may lean on Ridge and try to get Will fired, try to get Dylan fired, try to go around Steffy. And you know, Ivy may show up with her inappropriate and not proper stuff.

Also, Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz) scenes are coming in the next few weeks since Delon de Metz is taping again. And I wonder if it’s going to be more Hope for the Future stuff or Zende may work with RJ on the new men’s line. That’d be kind of cool.

Imagine serving your guests a rich, aromatic gumbo — the kind that fills the kitchen with warmth and draws everyone to the table. Now imagine telling them the star protein tastes like rabbit, costs next to nothing, and actually helps restore fragile wetland ecosystems.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is actively encouraging people to eat invasive species to protect native animals and ecosystems. And before you wrinkle your nose, consider this: the flavor profiles are genuinely compelling, the cooking methods are familiar, and the environmental payoff is real.

What Is Invasivorism — and Why Should Home Cooks Care?

Eating invasive species, also known as “invasivorism,” is nothing new.

The term was first coined in 2010 by New York Times journalist James Gorman. Since then, the concept has steadily grown from a niche ecological idea into a genuine food movement.

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The economic stakes are enormous.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “invasive species have cost North America $2 billion per year in the early 1960s to over $26 billion per year since 2010.” Globally, it is estimated that the economic cost of invasive species has been $1.288 trillion over the past 50 years.

“Eating invasive species can help protect native animals and plants. By hunting, trapping, and eating these invaders, we can reduce their numbers and the harm they cause,” the FWS wrote in a 2025 article.

So what’s on the menu? Let’s break it down, species by species.

Swamp Rats: The Lean Star of Your Next Gumbo

First on the FWS list is nutria — also known as swamp rats. Yes, you read that correctly. But set aside the name for a moment and focus on what matters: flavor and texture.

The FWS describes nutria as “oversized, wetland-loving rodents” native to South America that are devouring marshlands in the Gulf of America Coast, Atlantic Coast and Pacific Northwest.

Their suggestion for the kitchen? Cook yourself up a bowl of nutria gumbo. “Their meat is lean, mild, and tastes like rabbit,” the FWS adds.

For home cooks familiar with braising rabbit or using it in stews, nutria slots right into your existing repertoire. That lean, mild profile means it takes beautifully to bold Cajun seasonings, a dark roux, and slow simmering alongside okra and andouille.

Northern Snakehead: A Firm, Flaky Taco Night

If you’re a fish taco devotee — and who isn’t — the northern snakehead deserves a spot on your radar.

This invasive, predatory freshwater fish is native to Asia, and its ability to spend several days out of water allows them to wiggle their way across land into new freshwater habitats. They’re frequently seen in Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. waterways.

“Luckily, they’re delicious with a firm, white, and flaky meat,” the FWS wrote in 2025.

The FWS also suggests grilling or frying northern snakehead meat, adding that they make excellent fish tacos. Think a crispy battered fillet tucked into a warm tortilla with a bright slaw and a squeeze of lime.

Silver Carp: Surprisingly Tasty Crispy Fish Cakes

Can’t find northern snakehead meat? Then try the high-jumping silver carp — frequently seen in Midwest and Southeast rivers and lakes.

The FWS suggests trying them grilled, blackened or turning them into crispy fish cakes because they’re “surprisingly tasty.” For the home cook, fish cakes are a perfect gateway preparation: flake the meat, bind it with egg, season generously, form into patties and pan-fry until golden and crunchy on the outside.

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Serve with a remoulade or tartar sauce, and you have a dish that could easily anchor a weeknight dinner or impress at a Saturday gathering.

Green Iguana: The Chicken of the Trees

Next up on the menu? Iguana stew. The FWS describes the green iguana as the “chicken of the trees” due to its mild flavor — a nickname that immediately signals versatility in the kitchen.

Green iguanas are native to Central and South America, but are currently eating native plants and destabilizing seawalls in Florida and other warm states.

For Florida-based home cooks and locavores especially, this presents a fascinating opportunity: a locally sourced, hyperlocal protein that practically asks to be braised low and slow into a comforting stew.

Wild Boar: The Crown Jewel of Invasive Proteins

And last but not least, you can cook yourself up a plate of feral hogs or wild boar.

Native to Europe and Asia, these hogs and boar are invasive in Southeastern U.S., Texas and California. They tear up farmland, forests and wetlands and devour anything in their path.

“But there’s a silver lining because wild boar is some of the best-tasting invasive meat you can get,” the FWS writes, adding that the meat is “leaner and richer in flavor than store-bough pork.”

The meat makes a good smoked barbecue, hearty chili, burger, taco or ragu over pasta. For the home cook, that ragu alone is worth the exploration — imagine a slow-cooked wild boar sauce, richer and more complex than anything from conventionally raised pork, ladled over fresh pappardelle. That’s a dinner party centerpiece.

Beyond the FWS List: More Species Worth Exploring

According to Eat the Invaders, a website created by University of Vermont conservation biologist Joe Roman, the FWS’ list is only the beginning of what you can put on your next plate.

Some of the species listed on the website include lionfish, garden snail, armored catfish, crayfish and common carp — expanding the possible pantry for any adventurous cook even further.

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For food-curious cooks looking for the next sustainable, conversation-worthy protein, the invasive species menu is open — and it’s surprisingly delicious.

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