University of Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will miss the first two games of the 2026 college football season as he serves an NCAA suspension for accepting a $427 airline ticket from an agent after he declared for the NFL Draft.

The NCAA explained its decision with a statement on Wednesday, July 29.

“NCAA rules are clear: student-athletes may not sign with agents to pursue NFL draft opportunities, and this student-athlete knowingly violated those longstanding rules,” the statement read. “When student-athletes violate NCAA rules, the school declares them ineligible and works with the national office to determine requirements for reinstatement, which can include repayment and/or withholding from competition.”

Carter, 21, initially declared for the draft after the 2025 season, but re-aggravated a foot injury during the pre-draft process and needed surgery. He decided at that point to return to the Volunteers for his senior season.

A suspension such as this one was commonplace in the NCAA before the name, image and likeness era, when the college sports organization championed amateurism and railed against athletes receiving any compensation related to what they do on the court or field.

Over the past half-decade, however, the line between amateur and professional has blurred considerably, with schools spending millions of dollars to compile their football and basketball rosters. Some star athletes have even opted to stay in college, rather than turn pro, because they can make more as the big man on campus than riding the bench in the NFL or NBA.

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel released a statement after the NCAA’s decision came down, praising Carter and voicing his displeasure with the suspension.

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“Arion Carter represents everything that is right about college athletics, dedicating all four years of his career to the University of Tennessee,” Heupel said in a statement shared via the Vols’ social media accounts. “His high character, loyalty and leadership within our program are unmatched.

The statement continued, “We disagree with the NCAA’s ruling on punishing Arion with a multi-game suspension this fall. Arion made the right decision for his future health and well-being. He will proudly graduate from Tennessee in public health with Dean’s List honors in August. Our team stands behind AC and his family, and we can’t wait to be on the field with him during training camp next week.”

The Volunteers open the 2026 season on Saturday, September 5 at home against Furman University. Their second game is on the road against Georgia Tech. Tennessee is a projected fringe-top 25 team and will be favored in both games, even without Carter.

Tori Spelling is closing the chapter on a project that allowed fans to relive one of television’s most beloved teen dramas.

The actress has officially stepped away from the “90210MG” rewatch podcast she co-hosted with former “Beverly Hills, 90210” castmate Jennie Garth, ending a partnership that revisited behind-the-scenes memories and iconic episodes from the hit series.

For Tori Spelling, the decision marks another turning point in a legacy closely tied to “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the cultural phenomenon that ran for 10 seasons and helped define teen television throughout the 1990s.

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After confirming on Instagram Live that she was leaving to pursue other projects, Tori Spelling has officially announced her exit from the “90210MG” rewatch podcast. The actress invited fans to keep supporting the podcast as Jennie Garth continues with the rest of the show.

The departure comes while the co-hosts were recapping season eight of “Beverly Hills, 90210,” leaving two seasons of the iconic series still to cover. Although Spelling did not elaborate on her decision, she thanked listeners for their support and hinted that more projects are on the horizon.

Her announcement also sparked speculation among fans, with some questioning why the news was shared during a livestream instead of on the podcast itself. However, neither Spelling nor Garth has suggested there was any conflict surrounding the decision.

The Podcast Helped Keep The ‘90210’ Legacy Alive

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Launched in 2020, “90210MG” reunited Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth decades after they starred together as Donna Martin and Kelly Taylor on “Beverly Hills, 90210.” The podcast quickly became a destination for longtime fans, blending episode recaps with behind-the-scenes stories from one of television’s defining teen dramas.

Over the years, the pair revisited memorable moments from the series while sharing personal memories from the set, including stories that made headlines well beyond the show’s original run.

One of the podcast’s most talked-about episodes featured Spelling recalling how future Oscar winner Hilary Swank was left in tears after learning she had been written off the series during its eighth season, according to Entertainment Weekly.

With Jennie Garth now continuing the podcast alone, Spelling’s departure marks the end of an era for the rewatch series, even as the final two seasons of “Beverly Hills, 90210” remain to be explored.

Tori Spelling Once Revealed The Hidden Insecurities Behind Donna Martin

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Well before she retired from the “90210MG” podcast, Tori Spelling has been open about her insecurities as a “Beverly Hills, 90210” star. Viewers found Donna Martin confident, popular, and glamorous, but the actress admitted she was not as confident about how she saw herself.

Despite her starring role in one of the biggest shows on television, in a 2019 social media post, Spelling confessed to being “a young, really insecure teenager that never thought I was good enough. She said that she seemed like she was very confident in front of the camera, but not so sure off the camera, and that “perception is not always reality.

TODAY reported that Spelling later said she wished she had been kinder to her younger self and hoped her experience would encourage other young people, including her daughters, to embrace who they are rather than trying to meet others’ expectations. 

Donna Martin’s Biggest Storyline Was Years In The Making

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One of Donna Martin’s defining storylines was her decision to remain a virgin, a plot that lasted until season seven of “Beverly Hills, 90210.” While the storyline became one of the character’s trademarks, Tori Spelling admitted there came a point when she wanted Donna to move on.

Speaking on the “90210MG” podcast in 2025, Spelling said Donna’s virginity initially felt like “a badge of honor” because the character represented something meaningful to many viewers.

However, she eventually grew eager for the storyline to progress, explaining, “I kind of just want her to lose it. Like, what’s the next step?” She added that she was relieved when the long-running arc finally ended because it allowed the character to evolve beyond the same recurring plot.

PEOPLE also reported that Spelling later learned the decision to keep Donna a virgin for so many years largely came from her late father, legendary producer Aaron Spelling, who believed the character should remain that way. Looking back, the actress said she had long suspected the choice was influenced by her father, even if she had never known for certain.

Tori Spelling Continues Moving Forward Through Life’s Challenges

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Stepping away from the “90210MG” podcast is only the latest change in a period of transition for Spelling. In recent months, the actress has remained in the public eye through both personal milestones and emotional moments, including paying tribute to former boyfriend Patrick Muldoon following his death.

Spelling also drew attention after stepping out in a sheer sequined outfit, sparking mixed reactions online, with some social media users criticizing the revealing look. In contrast, others defended her right to express herself. The Blast reported that the appearance quickly became a talking point, adding to the renewed spotlight surrounding the actress.

AnnaLynne McCord and her fiancé, Danny Cipriani, launched a crowdfunding campaign to help cover the costs of their upcoming wedding.

A HuneyFund fundraising site for the soon-to-be newlyweds confirms that they will tie the knot in Los Angeles on October 22 — and they’ve taken a unique approach with their wedding registry.

Instead of listing potential gifts, the Days of Our Lives actress, 39, and her international rugby star beau, 38, are crowdsourcing costs associated with the nuptials. For example, they are asking for $100 to go towards their marriage license or $125 to contribute to music for their reception.

Among the high-dollar items on McCord and Cipriani’s wedding registry include paying $600 each for their wedding cake or floral arrangements, as well as the same amount for wedding venue construction. They have asked for $250 to go towards the reception’s catering and $200 for beverages.

Anyone interested in contributing can also give $300 to help pay for the wedding photographer or put $500 towards their rehearsal dinner.

“Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation,” they wrote on their registry.

Us has reached out to McCord’s spokesperson for comment.

In April, McCord revealed to People that Cipriani had popped the question on Christmas Day 2025 in front of her whole family.

“I cried for 10 minutes straight,” McCord recalled. “At some point, I realized I had to answer. I said, ‘Yes, but I can’t even speak,’ and he replied, ‘That’s OK, it’s actually a good sign that you are quiet for once.’ Then, we’re all laughing.”

McCord shared that she was initially planning to propose to the athlete last year before her siblings “strongly discouraged” her from doing so.

“It occurred to me that I should just propose to him and I told my sisters. Both really questioned this choice, and they strongly discouraged it,” she said. “I decided to tell him that was my plan, but then the look on his face convinced me not to, and he fessed up and told me he had plans to propose to me on our upcoming trip to Cambodia.”

Cipriani’s plans ultimately changed as he opted for a festive proposal with a 15-carat, emerald-cut diamond with seven round accent diamonds set in the band.

McCord and Cipriani originally dated from 2016 to 2020. In May 2024, the 90210 alum exclusively confirmed to Us that she’d recently gotten back together with the rugby player.

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“I wasn’t looking for it at all. It kind of found me,” she told Us about her feelings for Cipriani. “It’s the most unlikely situation ever because I was with this person on and off for four years, and we were two shadows matching the shadow of the other person.”

She added, “Now we’re together and it’s new, but we are both showing up for ourselves in life. And because we can show up for ourselves, we’re matching each other on every level and we’re having painful conversations of where we were, because they’re honest and they’re real and I wouldn’t want anything else.”

Prior to her engagement to Cipriani, McCord dated Twilight’s Kellan Lutz from 2008 to 2010 and later was with Prison Break star Dominic Purcell from 2011 to 2014.

Stassi Schroeder is reconsidering whether she wants to walk in another Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show after online trolls compared her body to SpongeBob SquarePants. The former “Vanderpump Rules” star said the criticism she received after modeling in this year’s runway presentation left her feeling insecure, despite how empowering she found the experience itself. Schroeder’s admission comes as her new Hulu series, “House of Stassi,” exposes another vulnerable area of her life: the growing disconnect in her marriage to Beau Clark.

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Schroeder opened up about her runway experience during an appearance on Page Six Radio. “The first year was really amazing,” she told co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real. “The second year, the trolls got to me.”

According to the reality star, social media users criticized her “rectangle” shape and compared her physique to the animated “SpongeBob SquarePants” character. Rather than entirely dismissing the comments, Schroeder conceded that the critics were “not wrong.” However, the personal attacks left her questioning whether she wants to expose herself to another wave of body commentary by participating in the show for a third consecutive year.

Schroeder made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway debut in 2025 before returning to the catwalk during Miami Swim Week in May. This year’s presentation also featured Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish and Bethenny Frankel.

Reality Star Felt ‘Empowered’ On The Runway

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Despite feeling “just a little insecure” after reading the online reactions, Schroeder still described the actual runway environment as overwhelmingly positive. “I love doing it, I feel so fucking empowered, the girls are so nice,” she said. “The atmosphere, the energy, it’s such a girl power vibe, and everyone’s there just lifting each other up. So, I really love doing it.”

Schroeder praised the other women involved for creating a supportive environment built around confidence rather than competition. That experience appears to be the main reason she has not completely ruled out returning, even though the negative feedback made her hesitant to put herself through the public scrutiny again.

Stassi Schroeder No Longer Believes Online Praise Or Hate

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After more than a decade in the public eye, Schroeder said she has become “really good” at handling criticism. Although the body comparisons affected her, she insisted there are now only “few things” that can truly get under her skin. “If you believe all of the positive stuff you read, that means you have to believe all the negative stuff you read,” she explained. “So, I just don’t believe anything.”

Schroeder has also learned how quickly fans’ opinions of a public figure can shift. “One minute people love you, the next they hate you,” she said. “It’s all so fluid and it really doesn’t f-cking matter because people’s opinions are gonna change next week.”

Reality Star Has Spent Years Rebuilding Her Career

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Schroeder is no stranger to intense public backlash. In 2020, Bravo fired her and longtime co-star Kristen Doute from “Vanderpump Rules” after their past racist actions involving former cast member Faith Stowers resurfaced. Schroeder had appeared on the series for eight seasons before her abrupt departure.

In the years since, she has focused on rebuilding her public career and expanding her life away from the Bravo franchise. She married Clark, welcomed daughter Hartford and son Messer, and became a New York Times bestselling author through “Next Level Basic” and “Off with My Head.”

Schroeder recently returned to reality television with Hulu’s “House of Stassi,” which follows her family and professional life. However, the new series has already revealed that her career comeback has brought additional pressure into her home.

Beau Clark Feels ‘Angry And Resentful’ In Their Marriage

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During the “House of Stassi” premiere, Clark became emotional while discussing his role as a stay-at-home father and the distance he feels from his wife. The couple shares five-year-old Hartford and two-year-old Messer, while Schroeder has become the household’s primary breadwinner through her show, podcast, and brand partnerships.

“I’m trying to balance wanting her to have her space and to be able to not stress out when she’s working,” Clark shared. “But then also I’m sitting here, and I’m angry and resentful.”

Clark acknowledged that he had been “shoving it down” instead of speaking openly to Schroeder about his frustration. That avoidance gradually caused him to feel increasingly disconnected from her. “I just got so detached from her that it’s like we’re roommates. I don’t feel worthy,” he confessed.

Clark broke down in tears while discussing the emotional toll of their current arrangement.

Bold and the Beautiful fans, we have got some new info about Miss Dylan (Sydney Bullock) coming straight from a new interview with actress Sydney Bullock where she hinted she could be the new Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood).

We’ll get into exactly what Sydney said and what that means for her character storylines. It’s We’re going to talk about how Dylan might soon take a page out of Steffy’s playbook to get what she wants.

Bold and the Beautiful: Sydney Bullock Drops Hint

Now, let’s talk about what we can expect to see from Dylan. So recently, Sydney Bullock was on a podcast and she was talking about her character. And in the interview, the Dylan actress said that she is currently watching season 24 of Bold and the Beautiful because she had a meeting with headwriter Brad Bell.

And he mentioned that there’s a character in season 24 similar to the character of Dylan, or rather a character in season 24 that’s similar to what Dylan is going to grow into. So, Sydney Bullock said she wanted to do her research. That’s why she’s watching season 24 because Brad Bell pointed her to it.

So, I just took a look back at what happened in season 24 because it’s been a minute, right? So, there was a lot that went on. A lot of it to do with Steffy versus Hope Logan (Annika Noelle). That was in the early stages of the love triangle with those two fighting over Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton).

And given what’s going on now with Dylan, that makes perfect sense. But the big question is whether Brad Bell is going to be writing Dylan as the Hope character or the Steffy character because clearly this is a brand new love triangle. And Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) obviously would be the new Liam Spencer in this three-way dynamic.

Bold and Beautiful: Dylan Following Steffy’s Playbook

Back in season 24, Steffy was pushing hard to get Liam, who was in love with somebody else. He was in love with Hope. And we’re getting those vibes right now with Will insisting he’s still in love with Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). And Dylan is doing all she can to make Will her man. So, back in season 24, that was 2010, 2011, and it was fresh off Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) choosing Katie Logan (Heather Tom) over Steffy, and she was crushed.

Then she slipped in her bathtub, she fell, she hit her head, she almost drowned, but Liam found her and gave her CPR and saved her life. And at the time, Liam was very much with Hope. But I think at that point, they hadn’t slept together yet. But after Liam saved her, then Steffy developed a deep attraction to Liam. Think about that in terms of Will and Dylan. When she was homeless, Will rescued her. And this week, Dylan told both Jessica and Electra that Will literally saved her.

Bold and the Beautiful: Bill Plots with Dylan?

After Liam saved Steffy and she decided to pursue him, that’s when it really intensified and started building that long-running rivalry with Hope. And then later that year, Steffy seduced Liam and Hope caught them kissing and she left her engagement ring behind. And then with Liam on the rebound, he proposed to Steffy.

That was when Liam and Steffy got married in Aspen while a distraught Hope watched while locked in a gondola. If you don’t remember, Bill was plotting with Steffy and he helped trap Hope to keep her away so that Steffy could marry Liam. So, she was stuck up there and Hope had to watch them get married from above.

Now, this is pretty interesting because I could totally see Bill getting involved with Dylan, who is trying to win Will the same way that happened with Steffy and Liam. But back in the day, Bill thought Steffy would be better for Liam than prudish Hope.

And now, I can see Bill wanting Dylan with Will. We’ve seen Bill say that Will needs to move on. He doesn’t like what Electra put Will through with all the nonsense, saying he was lying about work secrets. However, that will put Bill at odds with Katie, who told Will not to give up on Electra. I honestly thought it was not good advice from Katie.

Dylan’s Transformation and Sabotage on B&B

Back in season 24, this was the hard launch for the long-running Steffy, Liam, and Hope triangle that has mercifully finally ended after going on for way too long. And this was the same season, if I recall correctly, where Steffy sabotaged Hope at a Hope for the Future fashion show.

Steffy tampered with the sign so it read ho for the future. It was funny but mean. Given that Electra’s got a jewelry line that does launches, we could see Dylan getting really mischievous and tampering with an Electra jewelry launch to make Electra look bad or embarrass her the same way that Steffy did to Hope.

And it sounds like based on what actress Sydney said, we could see Brad Bell taking Dylan in the same direction he took Steffy because based on season 24, she doesn’t fit the mold of where Hope was. So that would be kind of wild because Dylan started out really sweet, really genuine. Even now, she truly cares about Will and wants what’s best for him.

Meanwhile, Electra to me feels more like Steffy at this point because Electra is bullying Dylan and Electra is bossing her around again, telling her what she can and can’t do, can and can’t date. And that sounds much more like what Steffy did with Hope back in the day and all the way until now. But Brad Bell does what he wants. So, you know, I think he’s taking Dylan in that Steffy direction.

Bold and the Beautiful: Dylan’s Getting Tougher

And we’re already seeing a change in Dylan. When Electra told her that she can’t date Will, she didn’t just roll over and take it. Dylan really stood up to Electra and she reminded her she’s the one who made this choice. She dumped Will more than once. And Dylan also reminded her a couple of days ago, Electra told Will she’ll never be with him again.

So Dylan made the valid point that if Electra and Will are never going to be together, why should Dylan sit this out? Why should she miss out on a chance to be with Will, a guy that she really likes?

And Dylan reminded Electra she has her own history with Will. And Dylan showed a whole lot of sass and that could foreshadow some Steffy 2.0 sort of attitude where Dylan’s ready to fight, maybe even ready to fight dirty.

Electra was super mad. Tried to pull the whole sisters before misters card. Then told Dylan that she and Will took her in. That’s not true. Electra didn’t live with Will and that wasn’t her house. And Electra wasn’t the one that offered to let Dylan stay there. That was all Will’s doing.

And before Dylan even unpacked one sock in the room above his garage, Electra was up there being a nasty bully. She terrorized Dylan and threatened to put her back on the streets if Electra felt like Dylan put one foot out of line. So, after this showdown, when Electra called Dylan the B-word, I think all bets are off.

Katie’s Advice and Electra’s Ultimatums on B&B

Problem is, just as Will realized he needed to find a way to let Electra go, his mom Katie came in with that terrible advice. I don’t know what’s the point of her telling Will to chase Electra because that girl will never make Will her priority. She will always try and run his life and Electra expects him to violate his loyalty to his family for her in ways that make no sense.

She’s never shown Will a moment of grace and always thinks the worst of Will in every situation. But Katie encouraged Will. So by the end of this week, he goes to see Electra and Will’s asking for them to reunite. But I’m sure Electra won’t get back with him because of Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Eric Forrester (John McCook) and R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) pressuring her about who she can date.

And I do wonder if Electra tries to tell Will that he cannot date Dylan. So Electra may try and pull some of that ultimatum stuff she likes to do. She didn’t get anywhere with Dylan, so she might try it with Will. I’m pretty excited about this if they’re going to make Dylan more devilish like Steffy was back in the day. So, definitely sounds to me like Dylan, Will, and Electra are the new Steffy, Liam, and Hope. And maybe R.J. is supposed to be the new Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks). We’ll see.

Influencer Jen Hamilton admitted that there are still some questions left unanswered about her estranged husband Brian Hamilton’s “double life” – a discovery that ultimately led to the couple’s split.

“Me, now? Me, big, strong girl. Okay? Me, independent girl. Me, ‘don’t need no man’ girl. Me, ‘get out of bad relationship’ girl. But I feel like I need to get out ahead of something,” Jen, 35, told Instagram followers on Wednesday, July 29. “If anything comes out about other things this guy’s done in my marriage, just listen. Me, now? Me, big, strong girl. Me, independent girl. Me, back then? Me, insecure girl. Me, desperate girl.”

The Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth author announced in June that she and Brian had separated after “15 years of shared history.” She has since accused Brian of living “a double life with a woman who was 56 years old.” (Brian has not responded to Jen’s accusations.)

“Yes, he had a double life with a woman who was 56 years old. Yes, I should have left him way earlier — giving myself grace,” Jen told Instagram followers on Monday, July 27. “I am so fortunate to have the means and resources to leave a bad relationship. There are so many women who are unable to do so, whether from finances, resources, etc.”

In her latest video, Jen acknowledged that there may be aspects of Brian’s alleged “double life” that she isn’t even aware of yet.

“I needed me, now, back then,” she said. “The thing is, I know some stuff, but, girl, I guarantee you I don’t know everything. And the stuff I do know, I’m embarrassed about.”

Offering advice to anyone feeling “desperate” and “insecure,” Jen suggested, “You can borrow some of my not scaredness. I needed me, now, then, because baby, it does not get better. Do you hear me? It does not get better. It gets sneakier.”

“I wish to God that I could say I was strong enough to leave at the first situation. Nah,” she conceded. “But, looking back, I don’t regret loving him as much as I did. Because I love really hard and I don’t want that to change about me. I don’t regret seeing the best in him because I try to see the best in everybody. But, for me, it had to be this bad. It had to be this bad because I love that man so much.”

In the wake of her split, Jen launched a signature fashion line Sisterhood of Solidarity, where “100 percent of the proceeds will go to charities that help women rebuild their lives.” The brand features T-shirts and other apparel with “girl power” slogans such as “I Survived,” “Choosing Myself Today,” and “G.Y.A.U. (Get Your Ass Up).” (Jen is also donating proceeds from all merchandise sold on her website to women’s charities through the end of August.)

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The influencer confirmed earlier this week that she has no intention of dropping Hamilton as her last name, arguing that it has become synonymous with her brand and advocacy.

“It’s my name now,” she insisted via Instagram on Monday. “I made this name special and I’m gonna keep it.”

Jen and Brian got married in August 2012 and share two sons, Ellis and Luke.

Young and the Restless delivers Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) running into an upset Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway). This is fresh off him bickering with his mom, Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). We saw Daniel storm out of the GCAC and he went over to Society where he ran into Abby.

And Daniel says that Abby looks like she could use a friend and he asks if he’ll do. Now, we know that she’s struggling with her hubby Devon Hamilton Winters’ (Bryton James) anger issues. However, Daniel may do more harm than good.

Young and the Restless: Devon Overcome with Anger

So, Devon’s really struggling with these anger issues. Has been for a while. And this week, he tells his sister Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) that he thinks something is wrong with him. And of course, it all started when Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) kidnapped Dominic Chancellor Winters (Ethan Ray Clark). Because before that, Devon was pretty much fine. And now he’s angry that his friend Mariah stole his son.

And more so, Devon is really angry with himself for not being there and not being able to protect Dominic from Mariah. And this anger is consuming him. AWe saw Devon trying to get Mariah’s plea deal tossed out because he wanted her in jail instead of getting help for her issues. Everybody else in Genoa City knew that Mariah was in a mental health crisis and needed help, not incarceration.

Abby didn’t want Mariah in prison and she was upset when Devon went behind her back to the DA trying to get Mariah yanked from the mental hospital and tossed behind bars. And since then, Devon’s anger is just burning him up. It’s ruining all his relationships and he’s burning bridges. He’s lashing out at so many people. And one of his main targets for aggression is Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn).

Devon Afraid for Lily on Y&R

Not only has Lily let Cane back in her life, but she’s also accepting her brother Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) into her life. And Devon’s been on fire about that. He is berating Lily and Cane because Lily made Cane the CEO of Chancellor and Devon has threatened Holden more than once. Now granted, as her brother, Devon’s worried that Lily is going to be hurt by both of these guys.

So, Devon may be working overtime to protect Lily because he couldn’t protect Dominic. So he’s doing the wrong thing for the right reasons. But Devon is angry and lashing out and it’s causing problems in his marriage to Abby because Devon won’t talk to her about any of this. Abby even tried to get her mom Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) to get through to Devon. And she tried but she didn’t make much progress with him.

Plus Abby told Devon it makes her sad that he won’t open up to her but he says he just can’t explain his feelings. So, Abby and Dominic are both feeling like Devon’s angry with them. And even though he told Abby that’s not true, he’s hurting them. Devon is causing Abby a lot of pain. She feels like he’s shutting her out. And this week, Devon and Abby have a tense conversation. And then Devon left annoyed. And that’s when Daniel strolls into Society and he sees Abby crying.

Young and Restless: Daniel’s Interference and Historical Parallels

And she explains to Daniel what’s going on with Devon. And Daniel’s encouraging Abby to love Devon and be there when he’s ready to talk. It all sounds nice, but it didn’t stop there. Daniel offered a distraction and asked Abby to go to Noah Newman’s (Lucas Adams) Shadow Room club with him. So Abby turned Daniel down, but he didn’t give up. And when he asked again, Abby seems to be considering going. So, I’m wondering if we’re going to get another plot with Daniel interfering with another marriage. It’s starting to feel like it did when Mariah and Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) were first having marriage problems.

And we saw Daniel offering advice and friendship to Tessa when Mariah was deep in her mental health struggle and pushed Tessa away. Back then, Mariah wouldn’t talk to her wife Tessa or tell her what was going on. And that’s pretty much what’s going on with Devon and Abby. Because Tessa was upset because Mariah was shutting her out. And Abby’s upset that Devon is shutting her out. And with both women, Daniel offered friendship. And with Tessa, it wound up turning into real feelings and them sleeping together. And Mariah could see what was happening between Daniel and Tessa. And I think that’s part of why Mariah took off because she thought Tessa would have Daniel to watch out for her.

Another Recycled Plot on Y&R

So, it feels like history repeating itself now with Daniel and Abby. And at this point, I think the writing is just being lazy and is repeating plots. Josh Griffith has been replaced. And by the way, great news. Young and the Restless confirmed they finally hired new headwriters. He has been replaced by Jamie Giddens and a co-writer. So, Jamie is daytime Emmy nominated for both Days of Our Lives and Beyond the Gates.

And he’ll be co-writing with Dan O’Connor who wrote at GH and also at Days. Jamie and Dan are supposed to get to work next week. So, if the soap gods are smiling on us in six to eight weeks or so, maybe that’s when we’re done with the bad repetitive writing. In the meantime, this Daniel and Abby thing may be moving forward as yet another repeated plot. So, maybe the current writing is doing the same thing with Daniel again.

Having him interfere in a troubled marriage because they don’t know what to do with the character. He nearly ruined Mariah and Tessa’s marriage. And Mariah’s back this week. No word if Tessa is with her. And now we have another troubled marriage and Daniel’s offering Abby a shoulder to cry on. Talking to her at Society. That’s fine. Asking her to go to Noah’s club with him. Not so fine. I feel like that’s a huge red flag of where Y&R might be going.

Young and the Restless: Devon Getting Bit by Karma?

Daniel has been off the grid for a while. We see him occasionally showing up to tell his mom, Phyllis, that she’s bad and he doesn’t forgive her. Other than that, he’s not around. Now, he’s back and supposedly trying to help Abby. And at the moment, yeah, Daniel’s being nice. But Devon’s been a jerk and he admits it this week.

But the question is, has he been such a jerk that he deserves to be cheated on by Abby and Daniel? I say to that maybe, maybe because it would kind of be karma biting Devon’s butt. They say how you get somebody is how you lose them. And Devon was cheating with Abby when she was married to Chance Chancellor (Conner Floyd) and Devon was with Amanda Sinclair (Mishael Morgan).

Young and Restless: Hopes for Healing and Change

They walked in on them doing the deed. And by the way, I did reiterate this in the early weekly spoilers. The sofa that Lily was sleeping with Cane on is not the same sofa that Devon was cheating on. They did change out the couch, so yay. But it would be a taste of Devon’s own medicine if Abby cheated on him and hooked up with Daniel. But I don’t think anybody wants to see Abby and Devon’s marriage destroyed. Nobody in the fandom that I’ve seen. And it would be nice to see something different rather than a recycled plot.

But Mariah comes back this week and she may be the perfect person to help Devon through his anger issues because she caused them for the most part. And even though Mariah and Devon had that one talk in the mental hospital, they are overdue for more conversations now that Mariah’s head is on straight. And I think they really need to hash things out. And Devon needs to tell Mariah everything he’s feeling. And maybe if Devon can say it out loud to Mariah, then he can say it out loud to Abby.

So, if Mariah can help him, hopefully Devon can heal with Abby before Daniel comes between them. And I’m sure at this point he doesn’t have the intention of ruining Abby’s marriage, but you could say the same thing about Mariah’s marriage. Daniel didn’t get friendly with Tessa with that intent, but it happened anyway. So, we’ll see how it goes, but Devon should stop focusing on Cane and Holden and instead keep a closer eye on Daniel and his wife.

Jason Kelce is joking that he may have some explaining to do at home after making a surprisingly candid confession about his brother Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift‘s lavish wedding.

The retired NFL star admitted that the emotional July 3 ceremony affected him even more than his own wedding to wife Kylie Kelce, joking that she “probably” won’t appreciate hearing the comparison.

His comments come weeks after he praised the star-studded celebration as one of the most unforgettable events he has ever attended.

During an appearance on SportsRadio 94WIP, Jason didn’t hesitate when asked whether he cried during Travis and Taylor’s wedding at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

“I mean, you know this guys. I’m a crier,” he laughed. “I’ve been on this station multiple times on camera. I am a crier.”

The former Philadelphia Eagles center then made the confession that instantly grabbed headlines.

“I did cry. I probably cried more this wedding than I cried at my own wedding, which probably is not acceptable,” Jason joked before adding, “Kylie is probably not happy about that.”

Jason has never hidden his emotional side, often tearing up while discussing football, family, or his daughters. But even he admitted the wedding struck an unexpected emotional chord.

Jason Kelce Says Adam Sandler Made The Ceremony Even More Special

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One of the biggest surprises of the celebration was Adam Sandler serving as the wedding officiant, something Jason believes couldn’t have worked out better.

Calling the actor one of the highlights of the day, Jason praised Sandler’s ability to balance comedy with heartfelt emotion.

“I think he’s probably the perfect person you could have officiate a wedding,” Jason said. “Obviously he’s hilarious and he knows how to make it entertaining and funny. But there’s a sweetness to Adam and everything he does… that really resonated throughout.”

Travis and Swift’s wedding blended Hollywood, sports, and music royalty into one of the year’s most talked-about celebrity events.

Jason also had a deeply personal role in the ceremony, serving as his younger brother’s best man, while his and Kylie’s four daughters, Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley, were among the flower girls.

The combination of family traditions and celebrity spectacle made the day unlike anything he had previously experienced.

Jason Kelce Reveals The Wildest Part Of Travis And Taylor’s Big Day

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Although countless A-list celebrities attended the wedding, Jason said one moment perfectly summed up just how surreal the guest list really was.

One minute he found himself chatting with Brad Pitt.

The next, he was catching up with Mrs. Clark, the attendance secretary from Cleveland Heights High School, who jokingly reminded him about the time he unsuccessfully tried pretending to be his father, Ed Kelce, while calling in sick.

For Jason, those unexpected interactions became some of his favorite memories from the celebration.

“My favorite moments were just like the different people that are at this wedding,” he explained.

The reception itself also proved to be a memorable night.

As The Blast previously reported, Jason admitted he consumed “way over” 15 beers during the festivities, another candid detail that quickly caught fans’ attention online.

Jason Is Still Amazed By One Wedding Mystery

Despite nearly 1,000 guests reportedly attending the ceremony, Jason Kelce remains stunned that almost no authentic wedding photos have surfaced online.

During the interview, he admitted he expected images to flood social media almost immediately. Instead, very little escaped the venue.

Jason credited both Travis and Swift, along with their teams and guests, for protecting one of the biggest celebrity events of the year from widespread leaks.

He even rated the entire experience “more than a 10 out of 10,” saying the wedding somehow managed to feel intimate despite the enormous guest list.

That balance, he explained, was what impressed him most.

Rather than feeling like a Hollywood spectacle, the wedding remained centered on the couple and the people closest to them.

Jason Couldn’t Be Happier For His Brother

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While Jason Kelce’s emotional confession generated plenty of laughs because of his comparison to his own wedding, it also showed the close bond he shares with Travis.

Over the years, the Kelce brothers have become one of sports’ most beloved sibling duos, first through their NFL careers and later through their wildly successful podcast and countless public appearances together.

Seeing Travis marry Taylor Swift marked another milestone in that journey, making the celebration especially meaningful for Jason and the entire Kelce family.

Even if Jason’s playful confession earns him a few jokes from Kylie at home, it’s clear he wouldn’t change a thing. After all, as he happily admitted, he’s always been a crier.

Days of Our Lives stuns as EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) needs to stay one step ahead of the authorities because they’re coming for him. If he’s not careful, he may be trading his fancy high thread count sheets and California king bed for a Statesville metal bunk and denim inmate duds in the near future.

Days of Our Lives: Susan Worried About EJ

All right, let’s dive in. This week, EJ’s mom, colorfully dressed psychic Susan Banks (Stacy Haiduk), dropped in for a visit, and she immediately sensed evil in the room. So, she scolded EJ. And Susan reminded her son that EJ is not a monster like his late father, Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). And Susan hates seeing Stefano’s ring on EJ’s finger. So, Susan took it and detoxed the Phoenix ring and gave it back to EJ after it had been purified.

But Susan is too late in her warning to EJ because as Susan would say, he has been mean, mean, mean for very many months. And let’s face it, EJ’s done a lot of unscrupulous things since he came back to Salem. Even before that, Stefano’s heir EJ did bad things. Even before Clyde Weston (James Read) had his goon shooting EJ and he was presumed dead. And then we got the recast with Dan Feuerriegel. And even EJ getting killed for his horrible life choices didn’t change who he is. Didn’t reform him at all. He’s still a light like his dark phoenix dad. But let’s back it up a little bit.

EJ’s Web of Crimes Unravels on DOOL

So, EJ helped Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) pull off kidnapping her cheating, filthy rich, now ex-husband Dimitri von Leuschner (Peter Porte). And EJ agreed to help Gwen in exchange for a big investment to help him buy the hospital and build the secret lab. And she funded Dr. Wilhelm Rolf’s (Richard Wharton) experiments with his serum mixed with a special compound.

Gwen and EJ were hoping to make billions with a patent on the serum as a sepsis treatment and maybe even more billions from the black market sales of Rolf’s new and improved resurrection drug. However, the drug didn’t work out and then EJ double crossed her. And as much as it angered Gwen, she did have a backup plan to purchase the hospital herself with her big fat divorce settlement.

And her revenge plan against EJ was going great because the state hospital board censured EJ for his unethical doings. It’s not a good look to conduct human experiments without FDA approval. And of course, Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) was happy to tell EJ that he’s out and Gwen is in as the new buyer and hospital owner.

Days of Our Lives: EJ Devastated

Plus, EJ’s facing anguish as his sister, Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford), is paying the price for Rolf’s faulty serum. Lexie’s miracle resurrection after being presumed dead for 15 years is about to end in tragedy. So, it was Stefano’s wish for her to be brought back, and EJ wanted that, too. But now, Lexie’s furious that EJ brought her back without knowing if the drug was truly effective.

So, Lexie begged Rolf to help again before he slunk out of Salem. He gave her one shot of Miracle Serum that helped Lexie for a couple of days, but then she had more symptoms. And the next shot didn’t make a dent. Now Rolf is MIA. And Lexie is collapsing and nearly out of time.

Now, I’m sure EJ probably knows where mad scientist Rolf ran off to, but they won’t drag him back. And Lexie’s looming death could bring criminal charges against EJ. I wouldn’t be surprised also if Abe Carver (James Reynolds) sues his brother-in-law in civil court. Also, the initial experiment was on someone who was presumed dead.

EJ in Trouble on DOOL

So, they kind of let it slide because worst case he was, you know, desecrating a corpse. They could justify it that way. But with Lexie being resurrected and then dying as a result of this experimental treatment, that changes things. And we know it is definite that Abe’s wife dies soon.

Currently, FBI hunk Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) and ISA agent partner Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) are investigating EJ for these hospital crimes. And in fact, Gwen’s disappearance and Cat stealing the dead man switch confession letter from Melinda Trask’s (Tina Huang) office gave her and Rafe the puzzle piece they were missing.

Because Cat and Rafe have been trying to figure out who was EJ’s investor and now they’re looking into who took Gwen. So Rafe marched over to the mansion because EJ is the prime suspect in Gwen going missing. But I think it’s going to end up Dimitri, who’s the kidnapper, and took Gwen for revenge since the cops wouldn’t arrest her or EJ for Dimitri’s kidnapping.

Days of Our Lives: Kristen’s Kidnapping and Multiple Investigations

So, one good thing is EJ could be off the hook and not facing charges in Gwen’s case, but he’ll still be a suspect. And speaking of kidnapping, EJ is doing more of that this week. He’s going to have a henchman snatch up his other sister, Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk), toss her in a storage container, and ship her off to the island.

EJ is livid that Kristen got Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) to try and kill Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), and then Kristen was cozying up to his daughter Sydney, inviting her to attend fashion week in Paris. That was what tipped EJ over into a rage because as far as he knows, Kristen was going to try and murder his daughter Sydney like she tried with his son Johnny.

But then Lexie overheard EJ and someone talking about having Kristen kidnapped and shipped to the island. So Lexie ratted out EJ and told Kristen what he’s planning. And Lexie was talked into this by Kristen that she would take her place in the container and she could go die in peace on the island. But it looks like Lexie and Kristen’s plan is thwarted on Days of our Lives.

Something Goes Wrong on DOOL

Maybe Lexie’s big Christmas in July celebration runs longer than expected, or EJ accelerates her plan and has the henchman snatch Kristen sooner than expected. Or Lexie collapses and she can’t even think to go meet her. Either way, the kidnapping happens. EJ is going to succeed in removing Kristen from Salem because he wants to protect his kids.

And we could see Lexie confessing to her family about the plan she made with Kristen. So, it’s possible EJ could face kidnapping charges for Kristen. You know, with Lexie on her deathbed soon and angry at EJ, she might tell the cops what he did so that they can go save Kristen from him.

Days of Our Lives: EJ lies Through His Teeth

Now, of course, EJ will deny it if the cops come knocking. And unless there are witnesses that saw Kristen taken, I feel like EJ can cover his butt on that one, too. Unless, of course, they can find the island and find Kristen. So, even if EJ avoids charges over Lexie and Kristen, there’s more trouble. EJ could be in hot water over DiMera Pharmaceuticals and the arsenic-laced pill dump on Smith Island.

Those pills caused at least two deaths and maybe more. But the dump pills that seeped into the water well is a big issue. That Horton cabin mishap almost killed Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis). And Johnny knows all about it, but I don’t know if he would rat out his dad EJ.

Days of Our Lives: Can EJ Keep Himself Out of Prison?

But Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey), Xander Cook (Paul Telfer), and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) all believed that EJ planted the arsenic pills in Holly’s bag at the hospital. Xander had that aha moment. He remembered he left the bag and turned his back, which gave EJ the opportunity to plant the pills in it.

But unless they have a witness, that’s something else that EJ might get away with what he did to Holly. However, Brady, Sarah, and Xander also really want to tie EJ to the tainted pills, and they may succeed. Bottom line, EJ has a lot of criminal balls in the air and it seems like he may wind up arrested for at least one of these things that he has done because he has done a lot of crimes.

But someone’s got his back. Rolf is gone and can’t testify against him. EJ didn’t kidnap Gwen. Kristen is going to be missing and without a body or more than that, they can’t do a lot about it. So, EJ’s been very busy covering his tracks. The question is, will he avoid prison? Maybe.