LEGO has unveiled its brand-new set, and once again, it’s for a franchise that has yet to make its debut with this toy brand. While LEGO has a history of collaborating with well-known IPs like Minecraft and, most recently, Pokémon, it also opens its doors to other existing brands through its LEGO Ideas program. Now, two iconic characters will be transformed into brick-built figures.

LEGO Ideas is an official LEGO program that encourages fans to submit ideas that could become LEGO sets. Sets made through this program include Snoopy, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, The Twilight Cullen House, Disney Pixar Luxo Jr., and The Nightmare Before Christmas, to name a few. In addition to bringing non-partnered brands to LEGO, the LEGO Ideas program has allowed fans to transform everyday objects and real-life places into bricks, from Polaroid cameras and typewriters to musical instruments.

Recently, LEGO announced it will release its first ever Wallace & Gromit set, bringing this iconic claymation duo to the brand for the first time. Listed at $99.99, this set will be based on the 1995 film Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave. This 1038-piece set lets builders recreate Wallace and Gromit riding their iconic motorbike, and they can pose both characters as they like. The Wallace & Gromit Set was created by fan designer Sébastien Esnault (aka Pidelium) as part of the LEGO Ideas challenge, “90s Throwback – The Next Chapter,” where it challenged fans to create LEGO sets based on iconic TV shows and films from the 90s. As of writing, the Wallace & Gromit set is available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.

What Is ‘Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave’ About?

Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave is a 1995 stop-motion animated short film produced by Aardman Animations and the third installment in the Wallace & Gromit franchise, following The Wrong Trousers. The story follows Wallace and Gromit as they run a window-cleaning business. One day, a sheep follows them home, and Wallace decides to clean him using one of his machines. However, things take a turn when Preston, a sinister dog, steals Wallace’s machine as part of a larger scheme involving the local sheep.

Since its release, Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave has received a perfect 100% critics score and a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won Best Animated Short Film at the 1996 Academy Awards. More than a decade later, Shaun the Sheep, who debuted in the short, received his own spin-off series in 2007, called Shaun the Sheep, which is still airing to this day and has become one of the longest-running animated series on British Television.

Wallace & Gromit’s most recent movie, Vengeance Most Fowl, is streaming now on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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The odds are officially in all of our’ favor this September. President Snow would surely approve. The Hunger Games franchise is preparing to return to Panem with Sunrise on the Reaping, an adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ enormously successful 2025 novel centered on the Second Quarter Quell and a young Haymitch Abernathy and, while the movie itself is still a couple of months away, audiences will now have an opportunity to see it on the big screen considerably earlier.

Fans will get an exclusive sneak peek in theaters this week as The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits multiplexes for an extended preview as part of a special re-release of the five previous Hunger Games movies, giving fans their first opportunity to get an early big-screen look at the next chapter in the franchise.

The theatrical event will bring The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Part 1, Mockingjay – Part 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes back to theaters, allowing audiences to revisit Panem before the franchise returns with Haymitch’s story.

What Is ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ About?

Sunrise on the Reaping takes place 24 years before the games that introduced us to Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), and begins on the 16th birthday of Haymitch Abernathy, who ends up in the 50th Hunger Games, which is celebrating its Second Quarter Quell. This time, it has twice the usual number of tributes, with 48 children selected to compete rather than 24. Haymitch encounters familiar faces from novels past while trying to find a way to “break the machine” that controls Panem from within the arena itself.

Joseph Zada (We Were Liars) will take over the role of Haymitch, which was originally played by Woody Harrelson, while Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2) plays Dove Baird. It also features Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons (Civil War) as a young Plutarch Heavensbee, Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter) as President Snow, Elle Fanning (The Great) as a young Effie Trinket, Kieran Culkin (Succession) will portray the middle-aged Caesar Flickerman, and Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction) will appear as the vile Drusilla Sickle. Francis Lawrence has returned to direct after previously helming every Hunger Games movie since Catching Fire, including The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for more.

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Late Tupac Shakur’s family expressed themselves recently following a guilty verdict that they have waited almost three decades to hear.

After the jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis for the rap icon’s 1996 fatal shooting, Tupac’s family disclosed that they are both “elated and relieved” by the decision. However, the family made it clear that they do not see the verdict as the final chapter in Tupac’s story.

The emotional statement comes one day after The Blast reported that members of the Shakur family were inside the Las Vegas courtroom when the verdict was announced. Now, the family is opening up about what the moment meant to them while also paying tribute to Tupac’s late mother, Afeni Shakur.

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In a statement obtained by ABC News, one of Tupac’s cousins, known as Aiysha Obafemi, who was at the court during the ruling, shared how the family reacted to the verdict.

“The family of Tupac Amaru Shakur is ‘elated and relieved,’” the statement read.

Also, the rapper’s family was grateful to the jury for taking the case seriously and going through the evidence presented carefully before making a decision.

In a report by The Blast on August 31, Davis was found guilty less than three hours after the jurors went in for deliberation, and Tupac’s family members were present in court.

The Family Says This Is ‘Not The End Of The Story’

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Tupac’s family may feel relieved that the rapper’s killer has been convicted, but they do not see it as the end of the rapper’s story.

According to the statement from the outlet, they plan to use this opportunity to keep the memory of their loved one alive. “While this verdict is decades in the making, this is not the end of the story,” Obafemi said.

Before Davis’ trial even began, Tupac’s siblings also shared this sentiment. They want to always remember and honor the rapper’s life and legacy.

After Davis was arrested in September 2023, Tupac’s brother Mopreme Shakur called the news “bittersweet” and made it clear that the family still had a lot of questions. He wanted investigators to continue looking at the unanswered parts of the case rather than treating one arrest as complete closure.

Tupac’s Family Celebrates His Mother Afeni Shakur After The Verdict

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The family’s statement also took the opportunity to celebrate and honor Tupac’s late mother, Afeni Shakur, who spent the rest of her life trying to protect and honor her son’s legacy.

Obafemi described her as the woman who “carried this fight,” even before the news about an arrest and a trial began circulating. In other words, Afeni never relented when it came to her son’s affairs, and for that, the Shakur family views her as a hero.

Although Afeni’s death in 2016 sent a wave of sadness throughout the family, her fight for justice for Tupac kept the family going through the years of their waiting period.

While it is sad that she did not get to witness the arrest and now conviction of Davis, her family honors and remembers her fight.

Tupac’s Sister Previously Refused To Celebrate Keefe D’s Arrest Saying It Was Too Soon

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When Davis was first arrested in 2023, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, Tupac’s sister, decided not to celebrate too soon.

She noted that the news was indeed a huge turnaround, but she did not want to see the arrest as justice. Rather, she wanted the case to be heard in court first.

In her words, Sekyiwa noted that she would “reserve judgment” until the case was finished and the facts had been properly investigated. She then mentioned that because so many years had gone by since her brother’s sudden death, the authorities needed to do a proper investigation.

Sekyiwa and other family members were spotted expressing gratitude to the prosecution outside the courtroom, which was a dramatic departure from their cautious demeanor when Davis was first taken into custody.

Duane Davis Is Scheduled To Be Sentenced In October

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The case is not completely over yet. Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny has set Davis’ sentencing for October 13.

Even though the prosecution tried to show that Davis played a central role in the events leading up to the shooting and resulting in the death of Tupac, they never tried to accuse him of actually shooting the rapper. Davis maintained his innocence throughout the trial, and his lawyers did their best to highlight the many weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and in their evidence.

They also expressed appreciation to the fans, friends, representatives of Tupac’s friends, and to the many advocates who supported the family throughout this long and arduous trial.

But for Tupac’s family, the case goes far beyond a simple conviction in a courtroom. Tupac was killed three decades ago, but his music, legacy, and impact on culture are still relevant today.

A fundraiser made to support 90 Day Fiancé alum Jenny Slatten amid her battle with ALS has raised more than $100,000.

The GoFundMe page, created by Jenny’s friend Penny Minincleri, has received $110,116 out of $171,700 since its launch on May 20. Nearly 3,000 people have donated as of publication.

“Jenny (Janet Colleen Slatten) was recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS),” the page’s description reads. “Although she is still in the early stages, she has already begun experiencing symptoms such as changes in her voice, slurred speech, and difficulty swallowing.”

ALS is a “nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord,” according to the Mayo Clinic. The illness “leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms that get worse over time,” eventually affecting the muscles needed to move, speak, eat and breathe.

“As many of you know, ALS is a progressive disease that will require increasing medical care and support over time,” the page continued. “The primary purpose of this fundraiser is to help cover Jenny’s growing medical expenses, including mobility equipment such as a walker and wheelchair, in-home nursing or caregiver support and future hospital and treatment costs. Medication alone for 1 year will exceed $200,000.”

The fundraiser also aims to help Jenny’s daughters, Christina and Dominique, spend extended time in India with their mom throughout her health battle. (Jenny, 68, moved to India in 2019 to be with husband Sumit Singh, whom she married in 2021, as seen on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way.)

“If you know Jenny and Sumit, whether through the show, social media, or personally, you know how loving, genuine and kindhearted they are,” the page added. “Any donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward helping them navigate the financial challenges ahead and ensuring Jenny has the care and support she needs.”

An update in early July revealed that Jenny had experienced trouble swallowing and struggled with migraines beginning in December 2025. She underwent testing to determine whether she had a gene that would respond to medication designed to slow down the disease’s progression.

Related: 90 Day Fiance’s Jenny and Sumit Shut Down ‘Lie’ About Her ALS Battle

90 Day Fiancé star Sumit Singh is setting the record straight about one rumor surrounding wife Jenny Slatten’s ALS diagnosis. “What you see on some pages, some people are posting that she’s on a hospital bed and unable to do anything, which is a lie,” Sumit, 38, shared via Instagram on Monday, July 27. “Jenny […]

“Since that diagnosis and in the last 8 months, Jenny’s voice has deteriorated and speaks very slowly and she is experiencing weakness and loss of mobility while walking,” the page continued. “Once an avid walker, Jenny can only take a few steps at a time now but is still determined to keep walking.”

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A later update revealed that Jenny and Sumit, 38, would move to the U.S. for medical care if Sumit can obtain an emergency visa and if Jenny is cleared to fly.

In an Instagram video on Sunday, August 30, Sumit shared more news regarding his wife’s condition.

“Unfortunately, the ALS is progressing and now it’s starting showing more in her talking, like, it’s hard for her to talk now,” he said. “Earlier, she was doing good. It’s progressing, but we were thinking that we’d come to America … if we can get proper treatment. I always keep my hopes high, and I feel that America might have something better for Jenny and she can get at least a better support system.”

Avengers Endgame: Encore is just days away from entering the big screen, giving fans another chance to revisit 2019’s cinematic event with new scenes connected to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. During its initial theatrical run, the 2019 Marvel Studios feature became a massive success, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time between 2019 and 2021 and was praised for its execution of concluding 11 years of cinematic storytelling in three hours. With this re-release expected to perform well, given its record-breaking trailer viewership numbers, cinema chains have prepared for the influx of fans attending this special screening.

Avengers: Endgame is the 4th Avengers team-up movie and the 22nd installment of the MCU, taking place immediately after the events of Avengers: Infinity War, when Thanos (Josh Brolin) snapped half of the universe away, leaving those left behind to bring everyone back. Since its release, Avengers: Endgame grossed over $2.7 billion worldwide and was highly praised by fans and critics alike. Avengers: Endgame was also the final story of the Infinity Saga, paving the way for Marvel Studios’ next arc – the Multiverse Saga, starting with WandaVision.

As fans prepare to return to theaters to watch the theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame, movie theaters and Marvel have decided to capitalize on the collectible popcorn bucket trend, which wasn’t as prevalent in 2019, and unveiled two buckets based on the Marvel superhero Iron Man. The first is the Mark 85 Helmet, a collectible popcorn bucket based on Iron Man’s helmet, and the second is the Nano Gauntlet, based on the Iron Man Infinity Gauntlet. Both come with large popcorn. Large cinema chains like Regal have announced they will sell these collectible popcorn buckets on September 24.

What Is Avengers: Endgame About?

Avengers: Endgame takes place immediately after the Thanos snap, where the remaining Avengers witness their loved ones and the people they know gone. While the Avengers did manage to find Thanos, the mad titan revealed that the gauntlet is now useless as he destroyed the stones. Five years later, the world adapts to this new world order, until Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) escapes the Quantum Realm and tells the Avengers they could get the stones and bring everyone back through time travel. From there, the Avengers prepare themselves to engage in a high-stakes “time heist” mission.

Avengers Endgame: Encore enters theaters on September 25, 2026. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest news.

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The Young and the Restless could soon see Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) in a position he’s really never been in before. Because soon, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) might see his namesake son as the golden boy for a change, you know, the one that the mustache puts ahead of all his other kids, including Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle).

Right now, Victoria’s making decisions that Victor’s going to hate once he finds out. And Nick’s about to do some things Victor won’t approve of, in and out of rehab. Meanwhile, Adam’s being a good boy.

Young and the Restless: Adam Jumps to Fave Newman Child?

So, we could soon see Adam in the position of Victor’s favorite child, at least for a moment. And it may all be down to choices Victoria and Nick make in their love lives. And Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) may have a hand in this family upheaval as well.

So, we all know Adam’s got a history of getting on Victor’s bad side. Adam and Victor have been at odds so many times over the years. They’ve been full-on enemies at several points. If you recall, Adam conspired to send Victor to prison at one point, and then he did the same to Adam. It was really messy and ugly. But lately, aside from the debate about targeting Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope), which Adam and Chelsea didn’t want to do, Adam has been on Victor’s good side.

And at this point, Adam’s tired of being the black sheep of the Newmans. He mentioned that not too long ago. It came up when Victor appointed Victoria as CEO of Newman Enterprises when they got it back from Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). And at the time, Victor also promised Nick a job there, too, once he’s out of rehab.

Adam Protects Sally on Y&R

Meanwhile, Adam and Chelsea were left empty-handed because Newman Media was still merged with Spectra Charles. And when Adam tried to convince Victor that he and Chelsea could build something new, Victor said, “Whatever, but he’s still going to target Sally.” And that’s why, if you recall, he went behind Victor’s back.

So back then, Adam told Sally he’s been doing everything right, and Victor still didn’t put him in charge of the family company. So Adam felt like basically all his effort was for nothing. This drama led to Adam buying Newman Media from Sally, which ticked off Victor. But things pivoted because Nick collapsed and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) moved in on Chancellor, and that changed the focus.

So, Adam then began using Newman Media to target Billy. So, that has him getting a pat on the head from Victor. And as you know, Adam’s always been desperate for Victor’s approval. And now, Adam’s living in Victor’s old house, and he’s doing what he’s told. And Adam has always hoped to be named as CEO of the family company, not through shenanigans, not through bribery, leverage, you know, but legit because Victor wanted him there.

And of course, Adam’s been CEO before, but he doesn’t want to do it in a shady way. He wants to earn it. And based on changing dynamics in the Newman family, it might happen. Victor might put Adam in charge of the company and name him the golden boy. Based on current storylines, it looks like Victoria and Nick may both end up on Victor’s bad side.

Young and Restless: Nick’s Choices Annoy Victor

Let’s start with Nick. Now, I don’t think this is anything to do with his addiction that sets Victor off. He’s fully supportive of Nick getting clean. He doesn’t blame him for the addiction. But while Nick’s in rehab trying to stay clean, Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) has become close to Nick. And already it’s more than friendship because Marie and Nick slept together. So, it’s very intense. It’s complex. And you can see this week that Marie is leaning on Nick. And I fully expect him and Marie to start an official romance. We all know Nick has that hero complex. He needs to save everybody, especially the women in his life.

He already saved Marie’s life when she overdosed in the motel room when they met. And now Nick’s trying to help Marie stay clean while trying to stay clean himself. So Nick’s trying to save her every day in rehab. And Victor is already concerned about Nick and Marie because we heard Victor telling Nikki he’s afraid Marie is going to be a bad influence.

I get that because Nick should be focused on his own recovery and not Marie’s recovery. And since she and Nick are both addicts, if Marie falls off the wagon, Nick might tumble right with her. Plus, rehab and twelve-step programs strongly recommend against starting new relationships while in recovery. But on the other hand, Nick feels ashamed around his family, but with Marie, he doesn’t because Nick and Marie are in the same boat and they understand each other.

 Victor Terrified of Losing Nick on Y&R

But of course, Victor only cares about Nick’s well-being after watching him overdose and basically die right in front of him. So, Victor is afraid to lose him. And if Nick gets involved with Marie in rehab and, you know, stays with her after he gets out, I don’t think Victor’s going to tolerate it. On top of that, I expect Nikki keeps pushing for Jack to be Nick’s sponsor.

So, if he’s with Marie and also spending time with Jack as his sponsor, Victor may lose it, and he may tell Nick, “Get rid of that trashy woman and drop Jack. I’ll find you a better sponsor or else.” And because of his hero complex, I doubt that Nick would do what Victor says about Marie. And he may be stubborn about Jack as well. And Nikki may be fighting Victor about Jack.

So, in the end, Victor may tell Nick he can’t work at Newman Enterprises. I can see Victor lashing out, telling Nick, “Until you start living the way that I approve of, you know, you can’t be around us.” Meanwhile, Adam’s going to be the good child for a change.

Young and the Restless: Victoria Enrages Victor

So, now let’s talk about Victoria, because she just slept with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), and Victoria and Kyle agreed it was a one-time deal, but it’s not. It soon turns into a full-blown fling. And actor Michael Mueller said that soon enough there are feelings forming between Victoria and Kyle, but they are going to agree to keep it a secret affair. Now, I think the Abbotts won’t actually care if he’s with Victoria, other than not wanting more trouble from the mustache.

But Victor hates the Abbotts, and he will not tolerate this. If you recall, he really hated when Kyle was dating Claire. Victor even offered to fund Audrey’s company, Vibrante, if she would seduce Kyle away from Claire. And Kyle now despises Victor for nearly getting his parents killed. So they are at the worst point ever with each other.

So once Victor finds out Kyle is sleeping with Victoria, especially after dating Claire, I think Victor is going to blow his top. And Victoria said something recently that might have been foreshadowing. She told Kyle she is due for Victor to disown her again on Young and the Restless. And he might. Victoria already knows her daddy Victor will hate her being with Kyle. And the fake corporate rivalry that’s allowing Victoria to spend time with Kyle is going to be another thing Victor’s going to blow up about.

Young and Restless: Victor Flips on Nick & Victoria

You know, he’s going to figure out they’re having an affair and then all heck’s going to break loose. And if Victoria sticks with Kyle and refuses to dump him because she’s caught feelings, you know, Victoria doing that on top of Nick choosing Marie in defiance and both of them going against what Victor wants, that’s when things may change.

If all these stars align, I could see Victor making Adam CEO of Newman Enterprises, disowning Victoria, and kicking Nick out of his life. And of course, Victoria would be angry if Adam wound up with the CEO job, but if she was happy with Kyle, you know, Victoria might decide, all right, it’s a fair trade. As for Nick, he can be very stubborn. I think he would dig in his heels and say he didn’t want to work at Newman anyway, so Adam could finally get everything he’s always wanted because Victoria and Nick may soon defy Victor.

Days of Our Lives still has Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) and Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien), with help from Leo Stark (Greg Rikkart) investigating the stolen Gabi Chic handbag designs. But are they looking for the right culprit at DiMera Enterprises? Gabi’s now convinced the culprit isn’t at Titan, but at DiMera, and that it is EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel). But is she right, or is she just making assumptions based on nothing?

Days of our Lives: Gabi’s Shocking Realization

Now, let’s dive in. Earlier this summer, Gabi ran into Gwen in Horton Town Square, and Gabi noticed Gwen was carrying a new Gabi Chic bag, and she was excited. But it didn’t take Gabi long to realize that Gwen was carrying a knockoff bag, not a true designer purse. Later, Leo came along, and he wanted in on the action. And so, right now, he and Gwen really want to help Gabi.

And of course, she’s desperate to get to the bottom of the design theft. Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) talked it through with Gabi from a law enforcement perspective, but it looks like the FBI can’t really do a lot about it right now. A lot of this stuff is happening overseas. Phony designer purses also are not really a high priority for crime fighters. Even so, Rafe promised he’d do what he could, but nothing’s come of it.

Gabi Flips on Xander & Philip on DOOL

So, we all wondered if Gabi, Gwen, and Leo would circle back around to this case after the kidnapping drama. If you recall, Gabi was floored when she learned that knockoffs of her designs have been sold worldwide on a bunch of fake sites run by counterfeiters.

And she initially accused Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) and Philip Kiriakis because she assumed Titan stole her creations because the company needed funds and also to punish Gabi for spying on them. But as Xander and Philip both pointed out, there was no proof of this. Plus, it made no sense for them to do this to Gabi when she’d pledged them a chunk of her inheritance from Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash).

So, she was actually going to help bail out Titan. So, as Philip said, stealing from Gabi made no sense. And then later, Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) revealed somebody got hold of the prototype bag she took with her to work at her DiMera internship. So, she told Gabi it was missing, but Ari later found the purse in the employee break room, but it had been moved.

Everything was still intact. So, she didn’t think much about it, at least until Ari learned Gabi was dealing with counterfeits. So, now the signs point to somebody at DiMera as the possible culprit. And all somebody would have to do is grab the bag, take photos from all sides, then they could just copy the design.

Days of our Lives: Gabi Teams Up with Leo & Gwen

So, Gabi was advised to send cease and desist letters to the counterfeiters. And she did that, and it did no good. These are lawbreakers. A letter isn’t going to stop them. So now Gabi is investigating with help from Leo, and Gwen’s neck deep in it, and Leo is planning to do a big exposé on the sordid world of fake designer fashions and accessories because Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) gave him the green light.

So, Leo’s already got a meeting set up, and he’s pushing for hard proof rather than assumptions. He wants evidence, and Gwen’s teamed up with Leo, and now her good pal Gabi is on the case. They’re all three working together because Gwen’s angry that she spent big bucks and got a fake instead of a Gabby Chic original.

But the question is, who’s behind the fake bags? Well, maybe EJ’s longtime henchwoman, Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney). She’s got direct access to the company office. She’s been involved with the DiMeras behind the scenes ever since Stefano was alive. Rita is very loyal. She takes orders. And she runs things in EJ’s absence. She has access to everything, including the areas where Ari’s unattended purse was left. So, she could have taken photos and returned without it being noticed. Rita is very loyal to EJ and all the DiMeras.

Rita Targeting Gabi on Days?

So, Rita’s motive may be to punish Gabi for doing the DiMeras’ dirty work. Just various things: the divorce, the inheritance, not taking the CEO job like Tony wanted. So Rita might have a revenge motive. She might be looking for a side profit for her retirement fund. But if it is her, there is a chance she may be doing it on orders from EJ. And it’s not about money.

Rita could be funneling Gabi’s designs to a DiMera manufacturing factory overseas to make cheap copies to sell worldwide just because EJ wants to punish her because he’s mad about the inheritance. Plus, this week’s spoilers say Rita doesn’t follow EJ’s orders exactly. So, we’ll see if this has something to do with that case or something else that she’s doing for EJ, other dirty work.

And we could see Leo finding a trail that leads back to DiMera and to somebody with influence and access like Rita, because access to Ari’s bag and manufacturing and shipping facilities makes Rita a prime suspect for who’s left holding the bag and counterfeiting the bag. Also, another possible culprit that I’ve talked about before is Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow).

I think she’s a prime suspect. Not only does she have ties at both Kiriakis and DiMera, but Kate could definitely have accessed the designs when Gabi’s bags were shipped at Kiriakis facilities. And Kate being around wouldn’t have raised suspicions. And if you recall, she suggested Ari seek that DiMera internship. So, Kate might have pushed Ari to place her there to implicate them in the design theft while Kate was stealing the designs off the loading dock at Titan.

Days of our Lives: Kate Targets Gabi?

It would be a huge slap in Ari’s face if Kate is the design thief and was using her. However, Kate always has a way to rationalize the bad things she does on Days of our Lives. Most of the time, it’s to protect one of her kids. And this might have been about revenge on Gabi. Kate might have wanted to punish her for breaking Philip’s heart because he was crushed when he found out Gabi was spying on Titan.

And now the company is hurting because of the domino effect of the forged letter, Gabi spying, and the merger falling apart. Plus, Kate’s very well-versed in the fashion industry. So, she could have set up a counterfeiting ring. She might even be using Titan Associates, but not Titan itself, to manufacture and move the goods around and throw Gabi off the trail. Kate might have done all this without leaving any fingerprints.

DOOL: Gabi Taking Off to Monte Carlo

So, Gwen or Leo may dig into Kate’s recent contacts, her finances, and any sudden interest in overseas fashion. Gabi’s leaving for Monte Carlo soon with Philip. So, I think this is a good time for Gwen and Leo to start looking into Kate and other people while Gabi’s out of town. So, Gwen and Leo may be able to investigate while Kate’s busy moving back into the pub and dealing with Titan drama and Kiriakis family mansion drama.

Now, one last possible culprit is Javi Hernandez‘s now ex-boyfriend, Gus (Michael Ocampo). I don’t know if we’ve seen the last of this guy because, if you remember, through Javi, Gus was living in the same house with Gabi where she kept work materials. So, Gus could have accessed hers or Javi’s computers.

He could have stolen the designs directly, like stolen the actual blueprints for the bags. And that could be because Javi has access to Gabi Chic servers from when he was her assistant. And by living in the same house as Gabi, Gus could have seen the prototype bag that Ari was carrying and maybe some others that Gabi had around.

Days of our Lives: Gus the Culprit?

So, just because the person went missing around the DiMera offices doesn’t mean that the design was stolen there. You know, somebody might have just picked it up and moved it. Gus’ motives could be financial. Maybe he owes money, or maybe he’s greedy, or maybe he wanted money to buy him and Javi a house. Gus might have had more than one motive. But if Leo finds a link back to Gus, that could cause problems because Javi might think it’s a false accusation made out of jealousy. Gabi, Gwen, and Leo definitely have their work cut out for them, but I suspect they’re going to be shocked when they find out who stole the Gabi Chic Designs.

A man and woman were arrested in Illinois after four kids and two dogs were found in the “enclosed” area of a U-Haul truck.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office announced in a press release that Roy Hamel II and Sabrina McKinney were taken into custody on Thursday, August 27, and were charged with six counts each of endangering the life or health of a child.

A vehicle driven by Hamel was stopped by deputies at 6:07 p.m. on Thursday on Interstate 55’s northbound on-ramp in Pontiac, Illinois.

Hamel told deputies that he was driving the U-Haul because he and the others in the vehicle were moving from Louisiana to Michigan. Deputies then began to search the truck, and they found four children and two dogs “traveling inside the enclosed bed of the U-Haul.”

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“The children were taken to a hospital to be evaluated for possible heat-related injuries,” the sheriff’s office said in the press release. “The driver and passenger of the U-Haul were transported and released to the Livingston County Jail.”

In addition to sharing news of the arrests, the sheriff’s office posted a photo taken from a deputy’s body camera that showed the inside of the vehicle. The U-Haul was packed with large plastic storage bins, laundry baskets and garbage bags. Meanwhile, clothes were spread out throughout the vehicle and several children were seen not securely placed in the car while lying on top of various objects in the truck.

Police censored the children’s faces in the photo so they were not able to be identified.

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Hamel is not only facing the endangering the life or health of a child charge, but he was also charged with one count of driving with a suspended license.

Despite confirming the adults’ arrests, authorities did not share additional information about the group, including the children’s ages, details about their conditions or how everyone in the vehicle was related.

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Hamel and McKinney were arrested at the scene and were taken into custody at Livingston County Jail. Police did not say whether the children have been released from the hospital or whose custody they are in following the arrests.

It’s not currently clear if Hamel or McKinney have entered pleas or retained legal counsel following their arrests. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Us’ request for comment regarding updates in the case.

The investigation into the case remains ongoing.

Big Brother live feeds updates are hot today. Plus, we’ve got info on the next episode and the castle comp. Plus, some really disturbing Drew Campbell and Rick Devens stuff and the big conversation around what Barrett Pfeiffer is going to do.

Big Brother: Watching for the Long Haul

Dirst, if you didn’t know, Wednesday’s episode is 2 hours which makes sense given we have the end of the castle comp, Haley Thogmartin‘s ejection, the HOH comp, noms, POV comp and the renom meeting. It’s going to be a jam-packed episode.

By the way, the whole castle comp, all stages, took 7 hours total. Haley did a lot of work in those comps – more than any other houseguest. Haley looked really sweaty and tired by the end.

Also, people are asking why no exit interviews yet. Haley hasn’t done exit interviews because they don’t do those until an elimination happens on a Big Brother episode. Look for Haley’s exit interviews on Thursday.

Big Brother 28: Can Devens Hold On?

After the veto meeting, we got reactions to Drew taking Devens up on his offer and renomming him. Taylor Brown and Yash Patel said “it’s like a reward” seeing Devens on the block. And the big question is whether he’ll survive the week.

They need four votes. Yash and Melody Morris are two. If Devens loses the Blockbuster, Taylor or Lala Verrett comes down and they’re the third vote. And if Barrett sticks with them, that’s four.

That’ll send Devens out and the vets are finally out of power in terms of numbers. And Angela Murray went into one of her paranoia spirals. She started going on about how she doesn’t like Barrett talking to the other side.

Devens told Angela to stop and said friends talk. Dee Valladares also told Angela to calm down because Drew told Barrett the icons don’t trust him. Dee said they need to stop talking about it out loud.

Big Brother: Dee Calls Out Dumb Strategy

Dee’s been saying it’s Devens’ own fault if he gets evicted because he shouldn’t have volunteered. Drew said if Devens doesn’t win the BB Blockbuster, Drew’s going to stand up and tell everyone that if it’s a tie, he’ll break it to keep Devens.

And in terms of Devens’ safety, I just want to remind you all that every single eviction in Big Brother 28, the renom went out. The one exception was week 5 where there was no renom.

Also, Angela and Drew laughed their butts off because Devens tried to grab the big pink flamingo he likes and accidentally tipped himself into the pool fully dressed. They laughed so hard and he gave up and jumped in the pool and laughed it off.

Big Brother 28: Melody’s Moods

Melody said she’d honestly like Angela more if she actually cried. Melody said she’s a bad actress and said, “The Emmy does not go to…” Melody also keeps telling Drew there’s no way there are votes to send out Devens.

Melody’s a bitter houseguest right now. She’s bored without Mallory in the house and angry too. Melody told Drew his game’s an embarrassment while still low-key being flirty with him keeping him on the hook.

The Crossovers posed for a family photo in the storage room. I want to share some reactions to this little feel-good get-together. One fan said wthey actually look like a family on vacation.

Another said Angela and Devens are the parents. Dee is the golden child spoiled big sister, Barrett the middle child ready to dip and Drew the youngest child seeking validation.

Another fan tweeted – it’s the youngest son, mom, oldest son, dad and his hot new wife. But the best was from Big D, Derek Frazier, from Big Brother 23. He captioned it, ladies and gentlemen, apparently, THIS is the Cookout 2.0. So, welcome to the Cookout y’all.

Big Brother: Winning by WeinerGate?

So, in case you hadn’t picked up on it, all eyes inside and outside the house are on Barrett. Will he, won’t he? He told Yash he feels like if Devens leaves, then Drew will migrate back to their side of the house.

We’ll count votes tomorrow and see if anything’s shifted.  But now, Melody has one more reason to be mad at Drew. He revealed in a house chat that he told Haley before she left who took a bite from Devens’ hot dog.

Drew said Haley asked him a day or two before she left and he told her then Drew laughed and said, “it dies with her”. Devens said, “I can’t believe she was that invested”.

Drew said when he was on the block, Haley asked him. Melody was upset, cursed at Drew and said, “you’re done dude, you’re done”.  Maybe Drew reveals in his goodbye message to Devens that Barrett bit the hot dog.

Just like many people, Cecily Strong aspires to be a morning person but isn’t there just yet. She loves a good Thomas’ English muffin in the morning to help get her day going, which is why she felt a partnership with Thomas’ was the perfect fit for her. 

The mom of one and former “SNL” star recently sat down with The Blast exclusively to talk about her partnership, how being a mom has shifted her mornings, her “SNL” legacy, and what’s next for her. 

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When two icons join forces, they can turn anyone into a morning person!

“SNL” alum Cecily Strong and Thomas’ have teamed up to prove that late-night legends and busy parents can win their early mornings, one 21-day challenge at a time. 

According to a press release sent to The Blast by Thomas’, research has shown that 95% of Americans don’t fancy getting up in the morning. But Thomas’ believes that anyone can embrace the morning with the right breakfast. This is why the breakfast brand teamed up with comedian and actress Strong for its new “Join the Morning People” campaign. 

In the campaign, Strong stars alongside Thomas’ beloved “breakfast provocateur,” Thom, in a series of hilarious spots that bring some early morning humor to center stage. 

“If you told my former late-night self that I’d be leading a crusade to get people out of bed early, I never would have believed you,” Strong said according to the press release. “The truth is, mornings are chaotic. But partnering with Thomas’ proved that you don’t have to suddenly become a flawless sunrise person – you just need a good breakfast, a sense of humor, and something warm in the toaster to make it tolerable.” 

And while she’s claims to be “someone who is not great in the morning,” she “aspires to be a morning person” so this partnership was right up her alley. 

“When they sent the offer, I was like, you guys won’t believe this. And I went to my fridge and took a picture of the inside of my fridge. It was like, look what’s in here,” she told The Blast exclusively. “This is truly my breakfast. It’s like kind of an iconic, beloved brand, so it’s exciting to partner with them.”

More About The ‘Join The Morning People’ Campaign

To help encourage others to incorporate a warm, delicious breakfast into their morning routine, Thomas’ is launching the 21-Day Morning People Challenge, inspired by research that shows it takes approximately 21 days to form a lasting habit. 

When asked which one of the morning people in the campaign Strong feels is closest to her real life, she said it’s obvious at this time in her life.

“I would say now, obviously the busy parent. I don’t have triplets, luckily, but you know, sleep is really a luxury,” she shared. “I would have liked to think of myself as the traveler, the jet setter, but in my new life, I’m definitely more of the person covered in baby vomit.”

Fans can sign up for the challenge at JoinTheMorningPeople.com. Thomas’ has also partnered with Instacart to reward select participants with prizes including Instacart cards and exclusive Thomas’ merchandise now through September 17, 2026. You can also follow along on Strong’s 21-day journey toward becoming a morning person on Instagram. 

For Official Rules, visit rtmpromo.com/morningpeople.

Speaking Of Being A Mom

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Speaking of motherhood, Strong said it’s taught her quite a bit about being flexible in your routines, especially in the mornings. 

“It’s very, Jesus take the wheel,” she told The Blast. “She’s in charge. It’s like, okay, you don’t want that right now? It’s like there’s just a surrender. I have surrendered so much to her, but luckily, I have a fabulous, amazing little gal and she’s a great eater.”

She said that while “terrible twos” might be lurking around the bend, right now, she’s seeing a “rosy version of this” since her daughter eats and sleeps well. “She’s giving us an easy year one,” she added.

Cecily Strong And Her Time On ‘SNL’

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Fun fact: Strong is the longest-tenured female cast member on “SNL.” When asked what that means to her personally, she simply said she is “honored.” 

“It’s incredible just to be a part of that group of people and that means so much,” she said. “Tom Davis’ memorial service was my first year, and all these people came back and were speaking about the time when they were on the show and their friendships. And I was like, even getting to be in the back of that room, honoring that person and hearing all these stories is like, I can’t believe now this is a part of my life. I’m so honored. It really is very special.” 

Reminiscing about her time on the hit sketch comedy show, she said there are so many characters and skits that still make her laugh. 

“There’s so many, honestly. I’ve been talking about the reality stars sketch today with Will Farrell. That one really made me laugh,” she said. She also explained that a lot of characters and skits that really stick in her head now and make her laugh never even aired. One that never aired – a skit where she was portraying a “Coyote Ugly” dancer in a full body cast trying to dance on the bar. Just sharing that information put a smile on her face.

As any “SNL” fan knows, there are times the cast break character because it’s just that funny. Strong shared that it was more likely to happen the longer you were on set. 

“I think the longer you stay there, the more comfortable you get,” she said. “It’s almost like you can’t even laugh when you’re scared or maybe laugh harder in those situations.”

What’s Next For Cecily Strong?

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In addition to “SNL,” Strong has been on Broadway, on television and in films, and has no plans to slow down anytime soon. While her career has taken her to many different avenues, she said her approach to acting hasn’t changed at all. 

“I’ve kind of always approached everything the same way. I’ve always been a person that finds life hilarious and devastating and beautiful and terrible and getting to do it all,” she said. “A lot of times, playing funny characters, I’m playing them dramatically and it’s just funny.” 

As far as future projects, she’s excited about an Apple show with Julia Louie Dreyfus and Mary Bronstein called “The Nanny Squatter.” 

“I think it’ll be a lot of fun when we get to do that,” she said. “Mary’s writing it all and she’s directing. I’ve very excited about that one.” 

She also added there are some other things in the works but she doesn’t want to “jinx anything” that’s currently in the early stages.