The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced and featured many celebrities, and one of them is Tom Hardy. While he isn’t permanently in the MCU, he made a cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home after teleporting out of the Sony universe. Now, this unofficial MCU character has returned to the streaming charts.

Before the MCU, Hardy has starred in numerous major projects since his career started in 1998. Since then, he has received an Academy Award nomination for “Best Supporting Actor” for The Revenant, a “Rising Star Award” at the 2011 BAFTAs, and “Best Actor in an Action Movie” at the Critics’ Choice Awards for his role in Mad Max: Fury Road. And while it would have been cool to see him appear in a future MCU project, Hardy revealed that he was close to having that vision come to reality. So, as fans prepare for the return of Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the Avengers in Avengers: Endgame, viewers have turned to the actor’s last Marvel film.

Venon: The Last Dance has recently returned to the streaming charts, sitting at #5 on Amazon Prime’s Top 10, between Mercy and Pretty Lethal. The film continues after the post-credit scene events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where he’s teleported back to his own universe, but is now being tracked by Knull (Andy Serkis), the creator of the symbiotes. Since its release, Venom: The Last Dance has generated over $478.9 million at the box office and was nominated for “Best Science Fiction Film” at the Saturn Awards.

Are Sony’s ‘Venom’ Films Worth Watching?

The Venom trilogy is part of Sony’s Spider-Man Villain Universe, a separate and now-defunct cinematic franchise, as Sony Pictures holds the film rights to Spider-Man and its related characters. This ownership allows Sony to produce movies centered on Spider-Man characters who have not yet appeared in the MCU, and began in 2018 with Venom.

Starring Hardy, the Venom Trilogy follows Eddie Brock, a journalist who becomes a host to an alien symbiote named Venom. As the two form a symbiotic relationship, they become an anti-hero duo, facing bad guys on their own terms, but have an agreement to “not eat good people.” The first film became a massive success, generating over $856.1 million globally. While it didn’t sit well with critics, the audience praised it, giving it an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its sequels, Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Venom: The Last Dance, didn’t perform as high as its predecessor. However, it managed to maintain the same praise, with the films earning an 83% and 79% audience score, respectively. As the title implies, Last Dance was intended to be the franchise’s final installment. That said, it was recently announced that Sony is in early development on an animated Venom movie, and Tom Hardy is reportedly involved, though his direct role on the project remains to be seen.

Venom: The Last Dance is available to stream on Netflix. Follow Collider for more updates.

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Sometimes you check out your favorite movies on IMDb and realize that the same great minds are behind everything you love. Other times, you can make surprising behind-the-scenes connections that improve the viewing experience behind movies that you thought were already perfect.

If you’re a fan of the 2018 Best Picture winner Green Book, for instance, I’ve got a fun fact that might just blow your mind. The real-life man Viggo Mortensen portrays in the movie, Tony ‘Lip’ Vallelonga, went on to become an actor himself, starring in several episodes of The Sopranos.

In case you don’t recall, Green Book centers on the true story of Don Shirley’s 1962 concert tour across the deep South. Shirley, a black man, knew that this undertaking could be extremely dangerous and sought to hire a chauffeur with a background in conflict resolution.

After asking around town, he heard about Bronx bouncer Tony Lip, who was out of work while his nightclub underwent significant renovations. As the film shows, Lip was initially hesitant to take the job, though the two grew extremely close over the course of the tour.

By the time the credits roll on Green Book, Tony has effectively invited Dr. Shirley to become a member of his family. The two remained close friends all their lives, even as Tony returned to bouncing at the Copacabana nightclub shortly thereafter. Years later, Tony Lip would meet Francis Ford Coppola and Louis DiGiaimo at that very club. The pair quickly came to admire Vallelonga’s authenticity and hired him in a small, uncredited role in The Godfather.

From there, Tony Lip began taking small roles in numerous films, including Dog Day Afternoon, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and Donny Brasco. His Italian-American heritage and lived experience as a nightclub bouncer in the Bronx made him an ideal candidate for mob movies, though his most memorable role was on the small screen.

In 2001, Lip began portraying New York mob boss Carmine Lupertazzi Sr. in The Sopranos. The character was known for his shrewd business acumen and ability to carefully speak in code to dodge the feds. Lip’s scenes playing off James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano and Vincent Curatola’s Johnny Sack feature some of the show’s most memorable moments.

Today, both Tony Lip and Dr. Shirley have passed away, but their friendship has been immortalized through Green Book. The fact that Tony went on to act in The Sopranos years down the line may not have a direct effect on the movie, but it may add some color to your viewing experience.

Furthermore, this behind-the-scenes fact reminds us that the era of Jim Crow and segregation is not as distant as we like to remember. It should be jarring that a person could be a grown adult man during that period of American history, and still be alive to perform in a show that ran through 2007.

Unfortunately, Green Book isn’t currently streaming anywhere, but it’s well worth the price to rent or buy a physical copy. All six seasons of The Sopranos are available to stream on HBO Max.

Days of Our Lives early weekly spoilers for April 27th through May 1st reveal Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is furious and Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) attacks.

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

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Wednesday, April 22nd: Johnny Takes Matters Into His Own Hands

With that in mind, on Wednesday, April 22nd, we’ve got Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) taking matters into his own hands with regard to Chanel Dupree DiMera‘s (Raven Bowens) health crisis. So, she may be pushing off seeing her OB about the breast lump. Or maybe she’s just, you know, not thinking about it.

After all, Chanel was distracted because Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) dropped off Trey early from babysitting and then Lani Price (Sal Stowers) showed up and got her all excited. And we know this week that Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) is requesting an ASAP mammogram. I presume it’s for Chanel. If she isn’t following up with Sarah, I would guess that Johnny either prodded Chanel or he went ahead and scheduled the scan for her.

DOOL Spoilers: Lani Reconnects with Kristen

So, we’re going to see Lani also catching up with her old convent friend, sister Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk). And I’m sure that she’s going to be thrilled now that Lani is back in Salem to stay. I wonder if she’s going to realize that Kristen is up to something, which is her usual mode of operation.

Tate Black (Leo Howard) is arguing with Sophia on Wednesday. Interested to see if Brady was able to lift fingerprint evidence off the bottle that Tate took, but it definitely looks like he’s exasperated with Sophia getting away with her crimes. Tate wants her arrested.

Marlena Evans (Diedre Hall) asks Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) some hard questions, and I wonder if this is because he’s venting about seeing Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Brady canoodling, shows his jealousy. Marlena may prod him if Xander harps on them getting intimate and Marlena may point out the hypocrisy because he was and is still shagging Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien).

Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) is still lying to Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) in his face pretty much every day. Kate’s fibbing and denying about her involvement in the Bonnie Kiriakis’ (Judi Evans) plagiarism lawsuit. Roman is going to be livid with her and I’m sure he will soon learn the exact lengths that Kate went to when she and Xander set up Johnny and Bonnie and also embarrassed Julie as a bonus.

Days Spoilers Thursday, April 23rd: May Sweeps Kicks Off

Thursday, April 23rd is the very first day of May sweeps and Leo Stark (Greg Rikkart) is asking Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) do something with him. Now, I can’t imagine he’s going to do anything like a date with Leo because Javi’s got a new firehouse hottie boyfriend, but Leo might be able to manipulate Javi into something.

New Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) has questions for Gwen, and he may grill her about her involvement with the lab. Plus, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) just kicked Gwen out. So, Chad may wonder why, after months of her living at the mansion, did EJ just suddenly toss her out.

Looks like new Chad is going to be very much in EJ’s face if the tone we’re seeing already is what is ahead. They were already bickering about Abby. This is not the same tenor of Chad who left town for Arizona. So, they’re obviously retooling Chad now that they’ve recast him. I really like this actor. I loved Connor Floyd over on Young and the Restless and I’m excited to see him in the role.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: EJ Caught Off-Guard

Also this week, EJ is totally blindsided and it could be about the will reading or Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford). You know, maybe she’s waking up in a way he didn’t expect. If you remember, Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) told EJ what signs that Lexie was exhibiting. I’m sure he’s going to go check. Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) and Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) have a heart-to-heart.

I wonder if he’s going to tell Julie that he’s been comforting Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein), who keeps turning to him because of issues with Alex. Julie may caution Jeremy about hanging out with his married ex who’s been traumatized. And Julie may advise Jeremy, you know, maybe you should just move forward with your plan. Go back to New York, visit your dad.

Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) gives Stephanie a lesson on firearm safety. And I wonder if Steve is going to loan Stephanie a gun or buy her one for her own peace of mind. Or maybe the lesson is enough. I don’t think Alex wants a gun in the house, but he and Stephanie are doing a little better now. So, Alex probably just needs to zip it and smile and, you know, get a gun case with a fingerprint lock.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Friday, April 24th: Brady Furious at Kristen

Friday, April 24th, we’ve got Brady hearing about the rude and mean things that Kristen said to Marlena. And I think Brady’s almost at a breaking point with Kristen, but usually Marlena may be able to calm Brady down, but he may decide soon that he really has no choice but to fight for custody to end Kristen’s bad influence on Rachel and on his family once and for all.

Xander is chewed out by Sarah. And I wonder what is it now? I wouldn’t put it past Xander to make a snide comment about her and Brady looking awfully intimate when he saw them the other day. I don’t think Sarah will deny it. Maybe she’ll hand it back to Xander pretty hard.

Alex and Stephanie have a moment of closeness. Things were already looking better and she leaves Alex to go run an errand. And then he hears a knock at the door and he thinks it’s Stephanie. Runs to the door calling out that was fast baby. Did you forget your keys? And Alex opens the door and it’s not Stephanie, it’s Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins).

DOOL Spoilers: Kristen Snaps on EJ

Plus, unhinged and increasingly angry Kristen slaps EJ right in the face and he is not too happy about that at all. Whatever they are arguing about, Kristen and EJ, it might be what provokes Kristen to make a phone call to give a terrible life-ending order.

So she calls crazy Sophia and tells her, “Do it today. No mess, no emotion. Just take the shot.” So sounds like Kristen is giving the kill order on her nephew Johnny. And when he finds out EJ might literally kill both Kristen and Sophia. And I think that would probably improve Salem if he did. You know, overall public safety, you know, improve the air, all of it, because they’re just toxic.

Week of April 27th-May 1st: First Full Week of May Sweeps on Days of Our Lives Spoilers

The week of April 27th through May 1st, it is our first full week of May sweeps. And Michael Roark’s last day as Jeremy Horton is Wednesday, April 29th. So, it looks like he throws a grenade and then leaves town because no doubt he’s the one who called Joy Wesley to tell her what is going on with Alex and Stephanie and probably advises Joy that now is the time to make her move.

I doubt that Jeremy knew that Joy had given birth to Alex’s child. I think if Jeremy knew that all along, he would have already told Stephanie, but Jeremy might have known that Joy had a baby because her mom was dating his dad. And then when he heard the pregnancy scare story from Stephanie, then I think Jeremy probably did the math and realized that Alex is the father of Joy’s baby on Days of our Lives.

So, I do think Alex will be, no pun intended, overjoyed about a baby, no matter how it came out. So, looks like Jeremy is going to leave to see his dad, Mike. Though, we’ll see if he stays away. You know, he may be watching from the sidelines to see if Joy can blow up Alex and Stephanie’s marriage, and then Jeremy could swoop back in to help pick up the pieces.

DOOL Spoilers: Fallout from Stefano’s Will

We’re going to have major surprises and fallout from Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) last will and testament reading that’s coming our way in May sweeps. Theo’s mom, Lexie, should wake up any moment now. Meanwhile, Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) cannot stop thinking about what Theo wrote about her in his journal. Now, he used that really clever code system and called her G instead of Gabi.

But I think she probably figured out that what she read was about her. Between that and the secret she’s keeping from Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) about what she did to Titan, we could see Gabi struggling soon. Alex is probably going to be pushed by Stephanie to get a paternity test and Shawn Douglas-Brady (Brandon Beemer) and Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) to get closer as he recovers from the shooting.

Hulu’s The Testaments pulls inspiration from Margaret Atwood‘s book — but what significant changes did The Handmaid’s Tale spinoff make?

Based on Atwood’s novel of the same name, The Handmaid’s Tale, which aired from 2017 to 2025, takes place in a dystopian future where low fertility rates lead women to be assigned to men for the purpose of bearing children.

The Hulu show took inspiration from Atwood’s source material before expanding with The Testaments. Set 15 years later — in the book at least — the follow-up is narrated by Ann Dowd‘s Aunt Lydia as viewers are thrust back into the dystopian future with characters such as Agnes from Gilead and Daisy from Canada. Together, they secretly gather and smuggle incriminating information about Gilead’s regime out of the country. Agnes and Daisy pose as “Pearl Girls” to infiltrate Canada, while Aunt Lydia acts as a covert source within Gilead.

“Although I could not continue with the story of Offred, I could continue with three other people concerned in these events and tell the story of the beginning of the end, because we know from The Handmaid’s Tale that Gilead vanishes,” Atwood told journalists at an event in 2019. “It’s no longer present 200 years into the future, because they’re having a symposium on it. How did it collapse? How do these kinds of regimes disappear? I was interested in exploring that.”

She continued: “There [are] some new costume choices in this book. Human beings throughout time love outfits that tell you who you’re looking at, like football teams and things like that. So yes, we have some new outfits.”

When The Testaments premiered in April 2026, creator Bruce Miller explained what they pulled from the page — and what they didn’t.

“I’m trying to not necessarily take things in the order they happen in the book, but to take the big central elements and move them into a timeline that makes as much sense as we can,” Miller told The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re definitely trying to follow the overall story of the book, but the ins and outs of the actual storyline are difficult because characters are different ages, and we had to redefine the Daisy character to keep things practical in our world.”

Miller also wanted to expand in certain areas.

“With Handmaid’s, there was always stuff to mine. All the way up to the last season, we were mining pieces. A lot of these things are mentioned in the book very vaguely, and we said, ‘Oh, let’s take that seed and let it bloom,’” he continued. “But this is Margaret’s world, and that’s the resource that we should be going to. She’s a very solid storyteller, so if we’re going to do something different than what Margaret did, we need a reason. I’m trying to [adapt] as much as I can because I think it worked in the book for a reason, not because I have general fealty to the book.”

Keep scrolling to see the biggest differences between the show and book:

The Difference in a Time Jump

While Atwood’s book picked up 15 years later, the spinoff show is set four years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale series finale.

Daisy’s True Identity

Atwood’s version of The Testaments introduced Daisy as the name given to Nichole a.k.a June (Elisabeth Moss) and Nick’s (Max Minghella) daughter who went by Holly by the end of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Daisy is not Holly in the TV show — largely because of the time jump.

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Hulu Hulu’s highly anticipated The Handmaid’s Tale spinoff The Testaments is in the works — but what is there to know about the show so far? Margaret Atwood’s dystopian universe was initially brought to life with The Handmaid’s Tale, which is based on the novel of the same name about a future where low fertility […]

Lydia’s Backstory Being Explored

Ann Dowd teased before The Testaments premiered that Lydia would be a school teacher in the TV world while the book revealed she was a family court judge.

The General Timeline

Creator Bruce Miller confirmed that The Testaments’ debut season will cover that first section of Atwood’s novel. Since The Handmaid’s Tale ran for six seasons based on one book, The Testaments will likely take liberties as well if it finds success on Hulu.

Commander Judd’s Casting

In Atwood’s The Testaments book, Judd is described as a high-ranking Gilead commander who repeatedly marries child brides in his advanced age. The Plums, like Agnes and Becka, don’t glorify the chance to marry him. On the show, Judd was aged down and portrayed by actor Charlie Carrick. Agnes and her classmates are in awe of Judd’s wife, their friend Penny.

Trick Daddy is ruffling feathers once again — and nope, it’s not a sorority! This time, it’s women over 40 popping OFF on him. The rapper recently sat down for an interview and stood ten toes down, basically on some “he said, what he said” energy, as he explained why he doesn’t go for women over 40 and claimed “young tenders” are more his speed.

RELATED: Trick Daddy Speaks Out After AKA Regional Director Shuts Down His Performance Over “Disrespect” To Sorority (VIDEO) 

Trick Daddy Put It Plain: “It’s Young Tenders Or Nothing”

Recently, Trick Daddy pulled up to The Art Of Dialogue and made his dating preference loud and clear. He said he’s not dating anyone over 36 — and doubled down, saying 40 is really his cutoff. He added that he’s over older women, claiming they take life too seriously and stay complaining about what they will and won’t tolerate.

“Man, I’m tired of them b*****s. I’m tired of them b*****s to the point where […] it’s like the older you get, the more serious you want to get out of life, and your seriousness don’t involve me, and don’t involve men,” Trick said.

That wasn’t all, Roomies! Trick Daddy kept it going and said older women come with too many rules, and their standards are way too high. “Let’s start respecting and loving on each other. Stop making it all about you and these f*****g rules.” He continued, “Lower your f*****g standards.” 

Then he made it clear he prefers that his partners are nice and young, because when they’re younger, they appreciate more.

“I want me a nice little [tender] something that’s going to appreciate me. That’s gonna tell me I smell good. That’s going to tell me they like my shoes sometimes,” he noted.

The Miami emcee also said older women try to present themselves as mature, but to him they’re doing all this “little girl s**t” and still “acting like a old a** witch.” He added, “So, I like mines young and tender. I want mines young tender and needy to call me ‘daddy’ and say, ‘Thank you baby.’”

Hazel E & The Roommates Weigh In On Trick’s Dating Preference

Once The Shade Room dropped the clip from Trick Daddy’s interview, the comment section went CRAZY. Hazel E even slid in with a quick lil’ response, writing, “We feel the same 💅🏽”

Meanwhile, some Roomies 40+ said the young girls can have him, and others straight up said they’re glad they didn’t make the cut. 

Instagram user @missnehi wrote, “They can have him. We don’t feel no type of way about it either 😂. Have fun young tenders!” 

Instagram user @tattoomanpaige wrote, “😂😂😂 his name Trick Daddy and y’all acting surprised about him wanting to Trick 😂😂” 

While Instagram user @ms_standonbusinessall2026 wrote, “Basically you want a young girl you can train.” 

Then Instagram user @tr_issensational wrote, “As a 39 year old woman, I feel blessed and safe that he doesn’t want me.”

Another Instagram user @thearmybarbie wrote, “He funnier than Boosie 😂😂” 

Instagram user @mtray6 wrote, “I’m 50. Whew I’m glad I didn’t make the cut 😂” 

Then another Instagram user @_polodadyme wrote, “The Women Under 40 Dating Him, Step To The Front I Wanna Ask You Something.” 

While another Instagram user @smashadams43 wrote, “Trick loves the kids.” 

Finally, Instagram user @dominiquechinn wrote, “This entire video is hilarious, it’s just funny to me 😂”

Trick Says He Will Always Be Unfiltered After AKA Performance Gets Cut

Those who know Trick Daddy already know he never holds back and always speaks his mind. He stood on business recently after organizers cut his performance short at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference. Regional Director Tiffany Moore Russell said his lyrics showed “disrespect” to the sorority, but Trick wasn’t having it. He immediately clapped back, saying his vibe doesn’t fit the “sadity and sanctified” crowd, and made it clear he’s always going to do him and be himself no matter where he goes.

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Bold and the Beautiful early weekly spoilers for the week of April 27th through May 1st excite as Eric Forrester (John McCook) finally being back on the scene with his boxers in a bunch about something. Meanwhile, Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) is called out and she gets roasted. It could be the end for her.

We’re also going to talk about Ridge Forrester‘s (Thorsten Kaye) reaction to the big news about Ivy lying, manipulating, and causing mass chaos at Forrester. Plus, Eric frustrated. Lots to discuss. Let’s get into it.

As we always do on early edition day, we’re going to talk about what happens the rest of this week, the week we’re in, and then we’re going to talk about what is happening next week on Bold and the Beautiful.

Bold and the Beautiful Wednesday, April 22nd: Will And Electra Still Hashing Things Out

So, on the Wednesday, April 22nd B&B episode, we’ve got Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). They are still in the showroom. They are still hashing everything out. I don’t get it. I thought Will and Electra kissed and made up on the most recent episode and then this could be over with except for tying the loose ends. But no, we got way more yapping than we probably want or need.

Electra’s yapping to Will about Dylan crossing the line. And Will says he knows. And Electra has every right to be upset about that. But Will also reminds her that Ivy misrepresented things and overblew when she told Electra what she saw with Will and Dylan. And Will says Ivy made it sound like he was coming on to Dylan. And Will insists that he wasn’t. And of course she’s like, “Oh, you kissed Dylan.” And he’s like, “Yeah, well, you know, you kissed RJ Forrester.” (Brayan Nicoletti) So to me, they need to call that even, but I don’t think Electra is capable of being that reasonable.

B&B Spoilers: Will & Electra Talk it Out

So, right now, because of Ivy, they’re talking about how much time they lost. And Electra is going on about how they can’t get that time back. Girl, you’re wasting time now. That’s more time you’re losing, right? So, Will tells Electra that being away from her was the hardest thing in the world because Will just wanted to hold her and be near her, and because he couldn’t, it was torture.

And Electra says it was for her, too. And then she’s on about why she wrote the letter because she wanted to fix things and move forward. I would just love if this whole conversation honestly wasn’t happening because they already had it like twice now.

So, Electra’s upset at how long Dylan was staying with Will, but she was willing to forgive him. Sounds like past tense. And Electra thought that Will would go to her after reading the letter so they could fix things. And of course, Will has to remind her, “I never got the letter.”

And he does remind her that he did what she asked. Told Dylan to move out. She’s gone. And Will also again brings back up the I came back to Forrester to tell you she was gone and there you are with RJ, his lips on yours. And Electra will not own what she did because she’s bringing up Dylan again.

Will And Electra Confront Ivy on Bold and the Beautiful

But despite all of this, it looks like Will and Electra are a united front soon because later this week, Electra and Will are in the Forrester Creations CEO office and they are both facing off with Ivy. And boy are Will and Electra laying into her. And we’ve got Will looking furious. He’s pointing his finger angrily in Ivy’s face. She looks stunned. Deer in the headlights.

We’re also going to have Ridge and Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) in the room. They’re finding out what Ivy did. And once Will and Electra tell Ridge and Brooke exactly how Ivy lied, denied, caused all these problems, not just for the two of them, but got RJ all stirred up with things that weren’t going to happen, and basically Ivy was just triggering chaos all over the office.

So, I think there might be hell to pay because Brooke’s jaw is absolutely dropped, and Ridge looks furious. Will’s angry and Electra looks like she’s about to cry. I do wonder if Ridge is going to bring up in front of Will and Electra that Ivy was just pressuring Ridge to fire Will. And it was all over Ivy’s lies and manipulations.

If there is any justice in this world, Ridge will fire Ivy and Electra will cut her out of her life, bounce her back down under. After this whole shenanigan, Brooke is leaning on Ridge and they both look very disappointed. I do wonder if they’re going to give RJ a talking to or act like he was another of Ivy’s victims instead of just being a royal jerk.

Eric Forrester Finally Returns to B&B

Later in the week, we have finally got Eric Forrester back on Bold and the Beautiful. It’s been a minute. So, he’s up in the CEO office. He’s with Brooke and Ridge. None of them looks terribly happy. And I’m sure they’re discussing Katie Logan and Bill Spencer‘s (Don Diamont) fashion show, which should be kicking off at the end of this week and carrying into next week.

Now, as far as Brooke and Ridge are concerned, Katie and Bill stole Eric’s designs, and we’re preying on him. Brooke and Ridge are kind of stealing Eric’s agency, acting like he wasn’t an adult, free to transact with Katie and with Logan. And he wasn’t even really transacting. He was telling Katie, “I’m your new designer.” Right? So, that was all something that he would never have done if Ridge didn’t forcibly retire Eric.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Katie’s Big Day

I would expect Brooke to make one more drive by over to Logan to try and stop Katie from using the designs in her fashion show, but it’s way too late. Katie and Bill are arm-in-arm and all smiles as the Logan models take to the runway in dresses that Eric designed. And then Katie is also on the Logan runway.

Looks like she’s glaring at somebody. So, there could be gate crashers at the big debut. I wouldn’t be surprised if Brooke and Ridge make a scene. I expect the Logan fashion show drama to pick up momentum when sweeps kicks off on Thursday, April 23rd.

Dylan Gets A Scary Phone Call

Also this week, we have Dylan getting a scary phone call from somebody using a voice modulator to disguise it. And this mystery person tells Dylan they have unfinished business. And she looks really shaken up. So, this could be somebody from Miss Dylan’s past that we don’t know about or somebody currently on the character canvas looking to make trouble. Some people are wondering if Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) has finally clawed her way out of the grave.

Week of April 27th-May 1st: First Full Week of May Sweeps on Bold

Then the following week, April 27th through May 1st, it is the first full week of May sweeps. We’re going to have more Logan fashion show drama because I’m sure Brooke wants to humiliate Katie. And I’m betting that Bill is expecting trouble and may be ready to push back hard. Dylan is reeling from the mysterious and creepy phone calls she got. I do wonder if she’s going to run to Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) and tell him about it since they’re so close now.

Hopefully, we’re also going to see Ivy doing her walk of shame out of Forrester Creations after everyone finds out what an awful little liar that she is. Curious to see if RJ can see for himself that Ivy was manipulating the whole Electra and Will situation or if RJ is still going to somehow try and blame Will for all of this. And I really hope that Ridge gives a solid talking to RJ about his garbage attitude and his high-handed demands, telling his dad what people he needs to fire. I mean, imagine if another new employee was doing that.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Remy’s Big Secret Revealed Soon

Also, we should see more of Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) as sweeps heats up and we find out who he’s connected to on the Bold and the Beautiful character canvas. It’s somebody who’s supposed to be a schemer like him. That brings a couple of names to mind.

We should also see more of Deacon and Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) enjoying their happily ever after while Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) lurks and stalks and schemes. There are life-changing things happening next week on Bold and the Beautiful. You don’t want to miss a minute of the drama.

Feature-length animation has been in an exciting and high-quality moment in the modern era, with the wide array of sequels to classic animated franchises, as well as engaging original films that are moving the medium forward. However, the great state of the industry is not only thanks to the successful animated films of the past few years, but also to the array of exciting projects about to be released.

Whether it be the latest releases from tried-and-true classic studios or new faces leaving their mark on the medium, many exceptional animated films are set to come out over the next few years, becoming must-watch experiences for any and all fans. These aren’t the only animated films of note set to premiere soon, but these are some of the most striking and effective releases that audiences need to keep an eye on.

‘Swapped’ – Release Date: May 1st, 2026

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With the vocal talents of Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple, as well as bringing together a lot of ex-Disney talent, Swapped is setting itself up to be Netflix’s defining animated offering of 2026. The film sees Jordan and Temple as a woodland creature and a majestic bird, who suddenly go from being mortal enemies to unlikely allies as their bodies are suddenly swapped. The duo soon ends up getting a greater understanding of the others’ perspectives as they fight to survive the deadly wilderness.

While the animated offerings of Skydance Animation haven’t exactly blown away audiences yet, Swapped seems to have the exact levels of charm and earnestness required to make for a really impactful animated hit. It’s definitely setting itself up to recapture that sense of Disney magic in a new and engaging way, and especially after his Academy Award win, you simply can’t underestimate the star power and influential pull of Michael B. Jordan.

‘Minions & Monsters’ – Release Date: July 1st, 2026

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Illumination has been one of the most consistent studios for massive blockbuster success in the world of animation, having just had massive box-office success with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Minions & Monsters hopes to follow up on the already lucrative and widely beloved franchise with yet another goofy installment of animated hijinks and mischief. The film sees the Minions getting into all sorts of rambunctious adventures in Hollywood, as well as going on a quest to find some real underworld monsters to use for their movie.

While the series has been perceived as relatively simplistic and basic by some critics, there is a clear passion and love for it, most prominently seen by the previous Minions film, which spawned the massive “gentle minions” trend. While it’s still early to determine whether this film will have a similar trend, it’s certain to deliver the same signature Minions style of humor, potentially becoming a box-office juggernaut in the process.

‘Shrek 5’ – Release Date: June 30th, 2027

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While Shrek was once a titan of an animation franchise during the 2000s, the franchise has been in a large dry spell as DreamWorks prioritized some of its other IPs and original films. However, following the massive success of the spinoff film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, now is the perfect time for the long-awaited fifth film to strike, with Shrek 5 poised to be yet another box-office smash for the franchise.

However, even more than simply being a new entry in the franchise, the potential for this animated satire feels rife with creative brilliance. The original films were all-time icons of animated comedy movies, being some of the first films that come to mind when considering this specific subgenre. Also to keep in mind is just how much the prospects and culture surrounding Shrek have changed since the last entry, with it feeling all but inevitable for this modern film to comment on that in some way.

‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ – Release Date: October 9th, 2026

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Even over a decade and a half since its conclusion, Avatar: The Last Airbender remains one of the most celebrated and exceptionally crafted animated series of all time. As such, the prospect of a cinematic continuation of the franchise following the beloved characters into adulthood has all sorts of expectations and hype in following up on a legend of 21st-century animation. The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender hopes to recapture the true magic of the franchise with the same creative forces as that original series.

The film will follow Aang and his friends embarking on a global quest to find an ancient power that has the potential to save his culture from extinction. So many people have wanted to see a continuation of these characters for so long now, as it will certainly be praised and loved by fans if it even comes close to recreating the magic of the original series.

‘Hexed’ – Release Date: November 25th, 2026

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has certainly had more success with their franchise sequels than original films in recent years, yet Hexed seems to be oozing with that sense of charm and likability that makes an original Disney film flourish. Set for the classic Thanksgiving week release, the film will follow an awkward teen discovering that his distinct quirks are actually magical powers, transforming the lives of himself and his mother as they uncover a mysterious magical realm.

Many details are still shrouded in mystery, aside from its distinct mother-son theming and an overwhelming focus on all things magic. It almost feels like a Disney spin on Harry Potter, and considering the fact that the studio hasn’t had an original animated film since the lackluster Wish in 2023, this feels like the perfect opportunity to remind audiences that Disney are titans of original animated storytelling.

‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ – Release Date: June 18th, 2027

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Few animated films of recent memory have been as overwhelmingly praised and influential as the Spider-Verse saga, with many fans waiting with bated breath over the climactic conclusion to the trilogy, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. The fact that so little has been shown about the film has been stinging fans for years now, considering not only the fact that Across the Spider-Verse ended on a cliffhanger, but the original release date of the film was 2 full years ago in March 2024.

It’s certain to feature the same strikingly beautiful and electrifying animation that made the previous two films such fan-favorites, with the prospects of Miles now being on the run from the Spider Society and facing off against an alternate-universe Prowler version of himself instantly hooking audiences. The film is one of the safest bets as far as brilliant animated films are concerned, as fans are begging that the film not get delayed again.

‘Forgotten Island’ – Release Date: September 25th, 2026

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The next film from DreamWorks Animation will be Forgotten Island. This original story brings together Joel Crawford, director of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and first-time director Januel Mercado to create a striking, colorful story of friendship, adventure, and memories. The film follows a duo of long-time best friends who find themselves stranded on a fantastical but dangerous island, searching for a way home but possibly having to sacrifice their lifetime of memories together.

From the trailer alone, it’s easy to see that Forgotten Island has the same sense of striking, exceptional animation that made The Last Wish such a surprise fan-favorite. Combining this animation style with some entertaining original characters and a vast island of creative potential of its premise seems to be a recipe for some genuinely great animation that perfectly exemplifies the strengths of modern DreamWorks. It certainly has the potential to be a perfect DreamWorks movie if it can effectively recreate the charm of The Last Wish.

‘Ally’ – Release Date: 2027

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Ally acts as a massive rarity within the animation industry, seeing the absolutely legendary South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho making the jump to animation. Considering just how creative and brilliantly original his filmmaking has been in the likes of Parasite, Memories of Murder, and Mickey 17, the concept of Bong creating an animated film is as shocking as it is exciting. The film is still a far way out, but its very existence and production is cause for excitement, especially after the first look release of the main character’s baby blue design.

Ally follows a lovable squid dreaming of becoming the star of a wildlife documentary, but those plans of stardom come to a sudden halt when an aircraft sinks into the ocean, threatening the safety of the peaceful maritime world. From the premise alone, it’s easy to see how Bong can utilize his signature themes of class and capitalistic greed throughout this story, while simultaneously imbuing it with the charm and lovability that animation can provide.

‘Toy Story 5’ – Release Date: June 19th, 2026

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No singular franchise of computer-animated films has been as simultaneously influential and critically praised as the Toy Story films. The prospect of additional sequels following the legendary ending of Toy Story 3 still feels weird, but it doesn’t take away any of the must-watch qualities of Toy Story 5. The film sees the toys having to deal with the difficulties of technology, with Bonnie receiving a tablet that has put their jobs out of commission.

While some are wary about such a direct anti-technology message, if any franchise is going to tackle this topic with grace and care, it’s going to be Toy Story. The animation feels as breathtaking as always, as there is a simple charm and coziness to seeing these beloved characters back on the big screen. It’s up in the air whether the film will live up to the other Toy Story films, but either way, it’s still absolutely the must-watch animated blockbuster of the year.

‘Wildwood’ – Release Date: October 23rd, 2026

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LAIKA has made a name for itself by creating some of the most beautifully crafted stop-motion animated films of the modern era, with layered storytelling that appeals to children and adults alike. However, the studio hasn’t released a film since 2019’s Missing Link, with their upcoming Wildwood finally looking like a return to form for the legendary animation studio. The film is setting itself up to be the studio’s most ambitious film to date, a sprawling adventure with massive stakes that pushes stop-motion to its absolute limits.

The film follows a girl’s desperate quest to save her baby brother as they travel through a forbidden forest filled with magical creatures, lovable allies, and dangerous enemies. Her quest will have massive ramifications as this entire magical realm threatens to fall out of balance if she fails. Large chunks of the film are still shrouded in mystery, but LAIKA has such an exceptional track record that it’s impossible to imagine Wildwood being anything less than a work of art.

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October 23, 2026

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Travis Knight

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Chris Butler, Carson Ellis, Colin Meloy

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Season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has ended, with the exception of the three-part reunion. Now, in a newly released clip, Dorit Kemsley can be seen defending her lavish spending habits to Kyle Richards, as seen on the show, when she purchased a $4,000 purse. This comes after reports that her California mansion is currently in pre-foreclosure.

Part one of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15 reunion airs on Bravo on April 23. Now, an extended look at the episode shows Kemsley defending herself to Richards. She said in the clip, “I spent $4,000 in one of Rachel’s friends’ shops that they cleared for us to shop. Nobody bought anything but me. I didn’t want us to go into that shop and not buy anything.”

After that, Kemsley told her “RHOBH” co-star that she can afford to spend that amount and that she’s “very lucky to.” The mom of two continued, “Being judged by you, having you go and speak to the group about, ‘Oh, it’s a lot of money she’s spending.’ Kyle, especially, from you of all people.”

Kyle Richards Shaded Dorit’s Finances In The ‘RHOBH’ Reunion Clip

Richards and Kemsley continued their confrontation, with the former of the two saying, “By the way, I’m not in the same financial position as you, I’m sorry.” After that, Kemsley wondered how Richards would know about her “financial position,” before Erika Jayne chimmed in, “Well, the house is being foreclosed on.”

Towards the end of the clip, Kemsley stated that she hopes things remain amicable between Richards and her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky. This came after she asked if Richards had knowledge of her finances due to their exes being friends.

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She then issued a warning, saying, “I hope to God nothing turns, but if and when it does, and you’re dealing with what I have had to deal with, maybe you’ll find it difficult to sit in rooms in conversations when you’re busting at the seams, and you wanna actually be talking to your girlfriends only to have people judging you.”

‘RHOBH’ Fans Are Reacting To Dorit & Kyle

Kemsley and her problems with Richards were one of the main storylines of “RHOBH” season 15. Because of this, fans are weighing in on their confrontation at the reunion, with opinions divided on their fallout.

One person said on X, “All of this is true, but both of them are pretty well off and probably can afford to spend thousands of dollars at a time. So I’m not sure what point Kyle was trying to make. With Kyle, I never know what’s real and what’s performative.”

Someone else defended Kemsley, saying, “Dorit is just venting about how hard she has been talked about while trying to have fun, and her expectations of Kyle NOT showing up but Kyle talking about Dorit’s issues behind her back is what Dorit is most upset about.”

A different fan called out Richards, stating, “Kyle has gotten uglier; her behavior is a sad reflection of her character now.” Lastly, a different X user said, “Erika is making snide comments about foreclosure when she can barely afford her glam team.”

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Dorit’s Home Is Reportedly In Pre-Foreclosure

RadarOnline reported in March 2026 that Kemsley’s home was in pre-foreclosure. This followed two lenders filing default notices in January. One company, Tanka LLC, is said to have loaned Kemsley and her estranged husband $600k, while the other, Private Money Solutions, reportedly gave them access to $150,000.

The legal filing claims that no payment has been made since September 2025. If not settled, the home could enter into non-judicial foreclosure, meaning the lenders could foreclose at any time.

It’s also important to note that another lender, Prime Recon LLC, filed a default notice in December 2025. They are allegedly owed $5,196,750 for the overall mortgage and $294,321 in repayments and various penalties. The company claims it was not paid between April and December 2025.

The ‘RHOBH’ Star Discussed Her Home’s Status

Kemsley appeared on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” in March 2026. While on, Andy Cohen asked the “RHOBH” star about the reports concerning her home. In response, she stated that her estranged husband,Paul “PK” Kemsley, was supposed to be responsible for the mortgage payments.

According to her, “Well, that is something that I learned a few weeks before everyone else learned. As we discussed at the reunion, it was something PK was in charge of. I didn’t know it was not being paid.”

Kemsley added, “We’ve since spoken, and he agreed to bring it up to date. And then we’re gonna put the house on the market, and then the kids and I will find a new home.”

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Victoria Beckham is embracing her fifties fabulously, as the fashion designer and Spice Girls member recently shared her thoughts on turning 52.

During a recent interview, Beckham expressed a positive outlook about growing older and noted that aging means she is fully in control of her opinions.

While appearing on “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle” on Tuesday, April 21, Victoria Beckham offered a candid response when asked how she feels about aging, as the mother of four celebrated her 52nd birthday on April 17.

“I feel like I’m in a really good place,” Beckham admitted. “I think the great thing about getting older, you genuinely care less about what people think. 

“You accept who you are, you embrace who you are,” she continued. “You make the best of what you’ve got. You look in the mirror, and you go, ‘OK,’ you look at what’s OK versus focusing on what you don’t like.” 

On Instagram, the soccer legend posted a collection of sentimental photos of himself and his wife, along with a heartfelt message.

“Happy Birthday to the one & only Posh Spice,” David Beckham’s caption began. “We love you so much, and we will make sure you have the most special day because as the best Wife, Mum, friend & of course, gym partner, you deserve to. Happy Birthday, We Love You.”

Victoria Beckham, clearly touched by the gesture, responded to the post in the comments, writing, “I love you so much.”

He wasn’t done, as David also took to his Instagram Stories to share another birthday message for his long-time wife.

“To my working-class wife, happy birthday. We love you. Be honest,” which is a humorous nod to their viral interaction in David’s Netflix documentary, where they discussed Victoria’s wealthy family background.

Victoria Recently Discussed Her Close Bond With David

The couple, who have been married for 27 years, have captivated fans since they began dating at the height of her Spice Girls fame.

“You know, myself and David, we’re so close and we have incredible people around us,” Victoria said recently on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle. “We’re close to my parents and David’s parents. We support each other through everything that we do.” 

“We’ve grown together. And that’s where I feel so blessed. We really have grown together,” she added. “We support each other. We’ve both got big dreams. We’re both very, very ambitious, and we support each other. I want him to be the best version of himself, and that’s what he wants for me.”

The Beckham Family Has Remained A United Front Amid Fallout With Brooklyn Beckham

Victoria and David, along with their children Cruz, Romeo, and Harper, have remained a united front publicly and privately following Brooklyn Beckham’s distance from them.

In the bombshell posts he made earlier this year, calling out his family’s behavior, Brooklyn ended his messages by making it abundantly clear that he has no current interest in repairing his fractured relationship with his family.

“I have been silent for years and have made every attempt to keep these matters private,” Brooklyn wrote in multiple messages posted to his Instagram Stories.

“Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed,” he continued.

Brooklyn made his stance clear with his family moving forward. “I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”

He also hurled accusations that his mom, Victoria, “hijacked” the first dance at his wedding by dancing “inappropriately” and making him feel “uncomfortable” and “humiliated.”

Victoria Beckham Addressed The Issues Publicly After Months Of Silence

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on April 16, Victoria Beckham addressed the deep family rift but stopped short of mentioning son Brooklyn by name.

“All we’ve ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children. And you know, that’s all I really want to say about it,” she stated. 

Brooklyn initially took his feud with his family public due to long-simmering issues involving his wife and her relationship with his parents.