Despite their ups and downs, The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter’s ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, will definitely score an invite to her upcoming wedding to Travis Mullen.

“When we get married, Matt and Britt will 100 percent be at our wedding because they are family, that is truly why,” Gina, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly at the RHOC season 20 premiere party on Tuesday, June 30, in Los Angeles, referring to her former spouse and his new partner. “They’re so excited for us.”

Gina, who was married to Matt from 2010 to 2019, announced in January that Mullen proposed on New Year’s Eve after six years together. (Gina and Mullen each have children from their previous marriages.)

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“Obviously, [Matt and Britt are] going to be at our wedding,” Gina stated to Us. “I know it kind of sounds weird and icky, but to me Matt is like my brother-in-law, and Britt kind of feels like my sister-in-law.”

She continued, “We’re just truly family, and my children would want all of their parents at such a big event and a big moment for the family, so they will 100 percent be there.”

Much like the Bravo cameras, however, Matt and his girlfriend weren’t present when Mullen got down on bended knee.

“It really was amazing. We were in Big Bear, California. We were on this little ski trip that I took with the kids, and he took me [to dinner],” Gina gushed to Us of Mullen’s proposal. “We do fancy dinner night, that’s our New Year’s Eve tradition. We get dressed up, we cook this big meal, and we always have to take a family photo. He’s like, ‘You know, I think we should take the family photo on the back deck, because there’s these cute little string lights. Can you please come check it out and make sure that we’re going to be able to get this photo done?’”

Gina, noticing the dark night sky amid a rainstorm, initially thought the weather wouldn’t hold up for the photo session.

“I go out there, and I actually started to laugh at him because I was like, ‘It’s so dark … there’s no way we’re getting this photo done,’” she recalled. “And then, the next thing you know, he’s down on his knee, and I just kind of blacked out. I was in such shock that this was actually happening, and he just said a whole bunch of beautiful things to me, and then he just asked me to marry him.”

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She added, “I really love that he kept that moment private, probably a little ballsy too, right? It was, like, a month before we started filming. Like, that was ballsy, but that’s my man, my ballsy man.”

While Gina was glad her engagement wasn’t captured by RHOC cameras, the jury is still out for their big day.

“It’s so early. I don’t think a wedding on TV is my vibe,” she acknowledged on Tuesday. “It’s a weird territory, [and] it’s tricky because I’ve shared so much of my life. I didn’t think that me going to jail was going to be something I wanted to put on TV, or those bad tracks, but you’ve seen all that, you’ve come this far. At least [our wedding is] a happy moment, but I just don’t see us as that kind of couple.”

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Fans will still see Gina  offering more glimpses of her life on RHOC’s upcoming season 20.

“I am proud of myself in general,” she told Us of her reality TV experience. “Overall, I think that life really got me in my 30s, and the past decade I have spent kind of rebuilding my entire life, and I did it all on national television, which is either brave or psychotic. Maybe both, so I am proud of myself. I’m proud of where I was and where I am now. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m looking forward to where I’m still going. The sky’s the limit, and I love that for me.”

Real Housewives of Orange County season 20 premieres on Bravo Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.

Ginuwine is getting married to a much younger woman, and the internet has strong opinions about his engagement. The 55-year-old ‘Pony’ singer is engaged to 28-year-old Jannette Escartin, and according to TMZ, she is a realtor in Miami.

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Ginuwine’s Engagement Announced By His Fiancée

Escartin confirmed the happy news to the outlet, revealing that Ginuwine proposed to her in Washington, D.C. several weeks ago. Following the proposal, the couple is “very happy and in love,” per TMZ. The bride-to-be also told TMZ that she met the ‘Differences’ artist in South Florida. However, she did not provide their future wedding date or any of their plans so far.

The Couple Spent Christmas 2025 Together

Ginuwine and Escartin spent Christmas together last year, and she shared a few photos of the occasion on Instagram. The photos show them posing in front of a Christmas tree. The ‘Love You More’ artist was sporting a baseball hat and T-shirt in the pics while his lady wore a white ensemble, and they were all smiles. The post was captioned, “My favorite gift this year is right beside me ❤️🎄Merry Christmas.” Then, in a Father’s Day post shared by the realtor, the singer commented “Mine.”

Roommates Sound Off About Ginuwine’s Engagement

The duo reportedly kept their romance on the down low until recently, and predictably, the internet reacted. Several roomies went in on the ‘Same Ol’ G’ singer on TSR‘s Instagram page for dating a woman so close to his daughter’s age. Ginuwine has a 25-year-old daughter, and several fans took note in TSR’s comment section.

Instagram user @gotaprilshowers wrote, “His daughter is 25. Never sits well to me when men or women are involved with people who are their children ages. I know ‘they grown’ but it’s just weird to me. Argue with yo mama!”

User @tcooperbeauty agreed. “Marrying someone the same age as your kids is weird AF to me. But I know it’s none of my business.”

User @_xo.na replied, “Men that goes after women that can be their daughter age is so cringe.”

Instagram user @_foul__play_ wrote, “She just made me feel good for my age. that’s a hard 28.”

User @blackbeauty_.__ wrote, “That’s a hard 28 I’m 25😭.”

@dasiepie replied, “28? I was thinking closer to FAWTY.”

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General Hospital early spoilers for July 06-10, 2026 stun with Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) end at hand. Lives are on the line. Plus, Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) is back to Port Charles, but is mad as heck. Plus, the mysterious WSB Big Boss Z hits Port Charles to take down Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).

And as always on early edition day, we go over what’s happening the rest of this week. Then we get into what is coming the week of July 6th through the 10th.

General Hospital: Spillover from Sidwell and Cullum Crisis – July 1st Through 3rd

On Wednesday, July 1st, we’ve got Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) shocked by something she overhears. So, it looks like she gets out onto Spoon Island and may overhear Cullum saying that he killed Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna), which could make Carly even more desperate. So, she is going to run smack into Cullum who tells Carly that she saved him a trip because, as we know, he planned on kidnapping both Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) and Carly.

Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) is floored when a bloodied detective, Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett), stumbles into General Hospital and calls the PCPD to put out an APB. And speaking of complications, Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) is trying to sneak out of the batting cages with James West (Gary James Fuller) while Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) was checking his phone.

But then Cody tells James to wait, that he can’t leave with him. And after getting Felicia Scorpio’s (Kristina Wagner) voicemail, I’m sure Cody isn’t going to let Cassius take James, but I do think he is going to let Cassius leave, which some people are going to be upset about.

GH Spoilers: Cody Faces a Tough Choice

General Hospital summer spoilers say Cody makes a difficult decision when facing down Cassius , and this puts him on a path that could risk things between him and Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) soon.

Giovanni Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) tells Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) he has no intention of moving out of his house, despite Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) fussing about it. And Ava Jerome (Maura West) is furious. This is because Sidwell showed up to her gallery with the gun and is bringing all this scrutiny on her.

And Sidwell’s holding that gun on Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) and says they’re going to find out just how valuable she is. And I’m sure Sidwell knows she’s been creeping around with Sonny. I love this because the actors who play Sidwell and Justine are husband and wife. So that was probably pretty fun to film.

So, this is the trap that Sonny walks into. Sidwell may have Justine call or text Sonny to come over there. And Justine, Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean Parsons), Ava, and Sonny are all at risk of Sidwell.

General Hospital Spoilers: Nina Saves Jack’s Life

As Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) tries to short out the electric door of their cell, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is asking if Liesl is sure it’s the right wire. And Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) quickly leaps into action at Turning Woods. She panics when she sees Jack isn’t breathing. Nina intercedes on his behalf, and I suspect she may take Jack out of there so Cullum can’t try again.

General Hospital Spoilers: John Oliver Guest Stars

The late-night host is showing up with tactical personnel getting out of a helicopter. John Oliver is appearing Thursday, Friday, and Monday, July 2nd, 3rd, and the 6th. I’m pretty sure he is WSB Boss Z, the one that Jack told Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) to go find and tell that Cullum was a double agent.

When John Oliver asked for a soap role, he said he wanted his character’s name to be ridiculous, and he asked for a dramatic close-up of his face, which is standard on soaps. And I think they achieved all of that. The name Z may be a little tribute to Zazu, who John Oliver voiced in the live-action Lion King remake since that’s all Disney and ABC stuff.

Carly gets a shock. She’s still at Wyndemere and Josslyn may be on the loose soon thanks to Liesl. Tracy is there for Cody. I’m sure this is about the Cassius reveal and him trying to take James. Ava hears a shocking confession. Looks like it’s from Ethan. And I wonder if he’ll admit he’s not really Phoebe’s biological dad. And Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) is thankful. So, it looks like she gets permission to go back to Port Charles.

Also, Sonny makes a revelation on Thursday and it’s got to be about Sidwell.

General Hospital Spoilers: The Teens Get Involved

Then on Friday, July 3rd, Charlotte needs help from Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening). So, Charlotte may not have heard back from Carly. Remember, she told Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) and Charlotte if they hadn’t heard back from her by 8:00 p.m. to call Sonny. But the teens may not be able to reach him because of the Sidwell situation. So, it looks like Danny and Charlotte are heading out to Spoon Island and she may call Lulu from there or on the way.

General Hospital spoilers say fireworks ensue and this might be literal. We’ll see when Rocco and Danny finally see each other. Things are going to be contentious because Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) went down for Rocco shooting Cullum. This is going to come soon after the whole Cullum Sidwell thing. But I wanted to tell you before I forgot. So, Rocco is going to stick to what Jason told him to say, but Danny doesn’t like that. So, things are going to get really tense between them.

General Hospital Spoilers: Molly on a Mission

Molly wants answers. She may head over to the PCPD to ask about the identity situation involving Chase. She may want to get some info for Cody and James. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) has some explaining to do. She’s arrested for abducting Rocco and with Cullum and Sidwell both being outed over the next week or so. Her role in helping them is also exposed. Britt’s going to be grilled about Cassius as well.

Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) delivers bad news and I wonder if it’s about the Spoon Island stuff, about the Sidwell stuff or him having to admit to Rocco that they had Britt arrested. And Carly unleashes her fury on Friday. She’s face to face with Cassius this week at Wyndemere. So, he’s coming back there, maybe looking to get Josslyn and Liesl out before he runs off. So, obviously Cody lets him go.

General Hospital: Aftermath and Consequences – July 6th Through 10th

The week of July 6th through the 10th, we should be getting Valentin back very soon. Z has a three-episode arc. John Oliver’s character will likely let Valentin go and pardon him for exposing Cullum as a double agent and stopping the release of the Cold Fusion device. Carly’s going to be thrilled and Charlotte will too. Other people less so.

Once Cullum is neutralized, Z is impressed with how agent Josslyn handled herself. But in the aftermath, it looks like Z might want Joss to commit to a lie that will need to stay in place indefinitely. So, I wonder if they’re trying to protect the WSB’s reputation from more scrutiny.

Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) is shocked about the trip log, so she needs the info from Jack to shut down Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) so he can’t keep blinking and lying about her being on Route 98 that night.

Anna is back. She’ll be police commissioner again before too long. She’s also going to dig into Rocco’s shooting Cullum and some other tense cases.

General Hospital Spoilers: Cody Steps Up for James

Ava, still reeling from Ethan’s confession, is going to test him to see if it’s true. Ava and Ethan may actually lean towards a romance, but it’s not going to get much of a chance to breathe before he’s got to run.

Rocco is going to be furious that his parents lied to him, betrayed him, and had Britt arrested behind his back.

After Cassius takes off, looks like Cody may need to step up for James. The kid’s going to be traumatized. Hopefully, they’ll tell him that was Cassius, his uncle, so that James doesn’t think his dad Nathan ran out on him. And Cody may have to skip the book tour to be there for James. And Molly may honestly skip the tour to be there for Cody and James based on some recent July spoilers.

Britt’s link to Cullum and Sidwell is exposed. That’s going to cause more issues probably than her taking off with Rocco in terms of criminal outcomes, but it looks like Britt’s going to skate on most of it. But she will face public scrutiny for her actions from people who know.

General Hospital Spoilers: Britt Faces Consequences

Liesl’s going to be really glad to be out of captivity at Wyndemere, but angry that her daughter Britt lied to her face and let her think Cassius was really Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) when it wasn’t.

And once Britt is back at General Hospital, Lucas is going to look into her Huntington’s in light of the whole saline not real medication revelation that’s come out.

Jack is grateful that Nina literally saved his life and he’s going to repay it by getting Willow what she needs to shut down Drew once and for all. So, he’s going to recover, but his hands are going to be tied to some extent. It’s going to be harder than Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) thinks to make Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) lose faith in Willow.

And for now, Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) is still in denial about Willow being the other driver. Curtis is actually right, but for all the wrong reasons.

 Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for July 06-10, 2026 blow up with Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) angering her mom Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) when she won’t cave and do what she wants. Plus, Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz) has been pushed too far by Hope taking her line over to Logan and he’s probably going to explode.

And as we always do on Early Edition Day, we’re going to talk about the rest of this week and then get into what is coming the week of July 6th through the 10th.

Bold and the Beautiful: Family Fury and Workplace Betrayal – July 1st Through 3rd

So, on Wednesday, July 1st, we’ve got Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) coming down really hard on Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) for what she believes are lies that he told her. At the very most they’re lies of omission, but I don’t even think they’re that. Electra is hitting it well for not telling her that Hope was collaborating with Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone), that Katie Logan (Heather Tom) was starting up a jewelry line, and the biggest sin, of course, that Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) got the Hope for the Future big blue diamond.

Electra was absolutely appalled to see it on Hope’s neck at the launch. Will had barely found out about all this stuff before the launch even rolled out. And all of that is business and completely separate from their personal relationship. Period. Electra’s wrong, but she is going to pout and make Will feel bad about it.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will Complains to Bill

And after Electra gripes, we’re going to see Will trudge back over to Logan to complain to Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) about how he’s in the doghouse with Electra. I am quite certain that Bill is going to tell Will that it’s business, that Electra is being extra, and that Will might want to think about dating somebody else or writing her a reality check.

I also expect Electra to gripe to Dylan about what she sees as Will’s betrayal. And I expect RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) to circle around to Electra and smack talk Will for being a lying Spencer. The usual junk R.J. says about Will any chance that he gets.

Brooke has more to say to Katie. Lots more. Like, “I’m taking back Hope. You can’t have her. This means war,” more threats, etc. Hopefully, Brooke won’t break anything else and Bill needs to have the Spencer security guards blacklist her from the building after this.

I am still stunned that Brooke brought up when Katie was a child and then accused her sister of judging her like Stephanie did with the “from the valley” thing. That is all deep history. It’s not relevant to what’s going on right now. Yet, when Katie brought up Brooke stealing Bill from her, she said that was so long ago.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Brooke Goes Unhinged

At this point, Brooke has just lost her mind with rage, and I think she’s just spouting unhinged craziness. After smashing the sign, she wants to talk to Hope, and it’s time for her daughter to face the music. Brooke is confident that Hope is going to walk out of Logan with her, but I seriously doubt that she will do anything like that.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thursday, July 2nd

We’ve got R.J. and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) continuing their conversation about how it’ll go when Hope and Brooke are face to face. I’m sure they’re going to smack talk the Spencers, all the usual. And I’m betting that Hope’s mom says, “We’re going to leave Logan right now, and you’re never coming back.” And Brooke’s going to lose it when Hope doesn’t trot behind her right back to Forrester Creations.

So, Brooke gets an apology from Hope, and Brooke is chewing Hope out for sneaking behind their backs and lying. And she says she should have told Brooke, but she tells Hope that she never should have done it at all. And she tells Brooke that she had reasons and Hope is sorry that she hurt Brooke and Hope doesn’t like disappointing her and she hopes that Brooke will forgive her someday.

So, they’re having this tense talk in the Logan showroom and I’m sure that Hope’s going to be stunned that her mom bashed that screen. I expect Brooke to tell Hope she’s got to leave Logan and come back to Forrester Creations right now and then Brooke will forgive her.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Friday, July 3rd

This conversation is going to carry over from Thursday. And we’ve got Brooke demanding that Hope go back to Forrester Creations. And I don’t think that’s going to go the way that Brooke thinks it’s going to go. So, Brooke is expecting fully that she can lean on Hope and that she will walk out on her aunt Katie and never look back. Hope doesn’t want that and she’s trying to explain some of the reasons that she walked away and doesn’t want to go back to Forrester Creations.

Brooke’s going to keep pushing. I’m expecting tears, ultimatums, anger as she tells Hope that Katie has manipulated her like she did Eric, which is, as we know, a false narrative. But Hope is grateful to Katie and I think Brooke is going to lose her temper. So, according to official Bold and the Beautiful spoilers, she reaches a tipping point and I expect her to slap Hope with a devastating ultimatum.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Electra May Move Out of Will’s

Also, Will faces consequences for Electra’s bad attitude about him not spilling trade secrets to her. And I’m sure R.J. is going to encourage Electra to come down hard on Will about this. I do think R.J. will encourage Electra to dump Will and say you can’t trust the guy. All the same stuff. I don’t know if Electra will go that far, but she might move out temporarily. Go back to Eric’s for a moment. Just take a time out.

You know, Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) is shattered when Deke won’t give Remy a second chance. Deke’s just not ready, and he may tell Remy he’s not sure if he ever will be, and he may lash out at Deke in anger.

Bill’s assistant, Allison (Theodora Greece), is back this Friday, and hopefully he’s going to show Brooke the door at Spencer, or alert Bill to Brooke terrorizing Katie and Hope and smashing up the showroom like a lunatic.

Bold and the Beautiful: Fallout and Tough Conversations – July 6th Through 10th

The week of July 6th through the 10th, Bill, Katie, and Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) are going to encourage Hope to stay the course, enjoy her success, relish in these excellent sales numbers and positive reviews, and look forward to her future, not dwell on the past, even though Brooke is making Hope feel terrible about putting her life and her career first and not caving to Brooke trying to guilt her to go back to Forrester Creations.

So, Ridge is going to comfort Brooke, who’s going to come back from her argument with Katie and showdown with Hope, brokenhearted and hopeless. I expect Brooke’s house is about to be minus a few people. Hope, Liam, and Beth Spencer (Jordyn Lynn Ariza) may pack up and head to the Spencer mansion after this.

Bold and the Beautiful: Hope Has to Step Up

Honestly, Hope’s been at Brooke’s backside her whole entire life, including her adulthood, working together, you know, her living out in the guest house on her mom’s property. I honestly think that this little separation could be a good thing for Hope to go to work like a grown-up where Brooke isn’t fighting Hope’s battles for her.

I’m sure Ridge will have some things to say about Hope’s massive betrayal because I agree, she shouldn’t have lied. Doing it fine, lying about it’s not.

I also expect Brooke to confront Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) and lay into her with a much heavier hand than Eric Forrester (John McCook) did. And you know, Donna just needs to write Eric a reality check.

Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) is back soon as Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) goes to Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) with the bizarre Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) and Hayes Finnegan (Bryan David Garlick) visitation demands that are Sheila’s terms and conditions for giving Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) a divorce.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Finn Reaffirms His Love for Steffy

July spoilers for B&B say that Finn vows to always put Steffy first and that likely comes after this disturbing conversation about Sheila.

The Forresters try to figure out how to handle Eric’s launch in light of the press having a field day with yet another Forrester Creations employee running over to join Logan. So, I wonder if Steffy and Ridge decide to delay the launch, which would be a really bad look, or make it streaming only to shut out press questions that they do not want to answer at this juncture.

I expect that Hope and Zende need to have a long overdue conversation about how her decision to go to Logan affected his future, and she didn’t even give him a heads up. Somebody else is disappointed. Hope may get a whole earful from a very upset Zende who has every right to be upset.

Other July spoilers have another woman showing interest in Will and B&B spoilers say Will and Electra’s relationship is tested yet again. I’m blaming that on Electra until I see different.

Also, Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) are going to soon face a challenge to their marital bliss. That’s going to happen at some point in July. I’m expecting infertility drama.

Disappointment isn’t enough to express how many feel after Lil Wayne‘s latest disappearing act.

The Hip-Hop icon is no stranger to skipping scheduled concerts and has gained infamy for leaving fans hanging over the years. Now, history has repeated itself at the Bangor Waterfront on Tuesday night.

Lil Wayne has yet to explain the reason behind his absence, but no excuse is enough to calm the raging storm in fans’ hearts.

Wayne was scheduled to perform at the Bangor Waterfront on June 30, with his set meant to follow 2 Chainz’s opening act around 10:45 pm. However, the crowd was kept waiting until 11 pm when the concert was abruptly canceled because the rapper couldn’t make it.

Displeased fans made their grievances known on Reddit, with many recalling how showrunners had blatantly deceived them, particularly the show’s DJ. Someone claimed the DJ kept playing while hyping up the crowd for Wayne’s performance despite knowing he wasn’t coming.

“The fact that his DJ kept playing and trying to hype us up and kept saying ‘y’all ready for the greatest rapper alive’ when he KNEW Wayne wasn’t even coming out is crazy,” a disappointed concertgoer wrote. They added that the rapper didn’t even make it to Maine and had plenty of time to cancel.

Fans Slam The Hip-Hop Star As ‘Unprofessional’ And ‘Disrespectful’ 

More Redditors slammed Wayne’s behavior, comparing him to rock stars who were known for their punctuality. One fan claimed rock and metal bands were never late to their shows, while another recalled watching Chelsea Grin’s vocalist once performing with a broken arm.

“That’s so unprofessional. He does this because he knows he can get away with it,” someone argued. A fellow critic echoed similar sentiments, labeling Wayne “Disrespectful asf!” They claimed he had “the audacity to post stories and not even apologize.” 

The anger towards Wayne further increased when a Redditor claiming to work at the venue dropped shocking allegations. They revealed the entertainer never made it to the venue, nor did he attend the two-day rehearsals that showrunners scheduled ahead of the June 30 concert.

Lil Wayne Skipped A 2025 Performance Due To Illness

The complaints continued with more fans lamenting the time and effort wasted despite knowing Wayne’s infamous track record. In August 2025, PEOPLE reported that the entertainer had canceled a scheduled performance in Toronto due to “unforeseen illness.”

A statement from the Budweiser Stage venue confirmed his absence, noting the concert would be postponed until further notice. The incident occurred amidst the Hip-Hop star’s Tha Carter VI tour, which began in Virginia Beach, V.A. on August 1, 2025.

While illness forced Wayne to cancel the show, a shocking reason caused him to walk out of a performance in May 2023. At the time, HipHopDX shared that the rapper had left the stage only 30 minutes into his show at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.

The Entertainer Once Stormed Out Of A Performance 

The L.A. show had been the last stop of Wayne’s Welcome to Tha Carter tour. He reportedly performed for half an hour before bringing out surprise guest 2 Chainz, then taking a break. He left the stage to allow his Young Money artists Lil Twist, Yaj Kader, and Allan Cubas to perform.

Fans were not happy about the arrangement, as many believed 30 minutes was not enough for Wayne’s performance. The crowd made their displeasure known, and the Hip-Hop star returned to the stage to cancel the entire show, claiming they “ain’t about to be bending over backward for these folks.”

Many fans expressed their disappointment on X, with someone declaring they would never attend another concert. Others echoed similar sentiments, arguing that the entertainer had no right to be upset after arriving late and then promoting some of his new artists instead of performing.

Lil Wayne Previously Missed Three Minneapolis Performances

Wayne’s infamous rap sheet continued with three missed performances in Minneapolis. He first disappointed fans in 2015 when he was scheduled to perform but bowed out because members of his entourage reportedly refused to submit to security checks, per CBS News.

The second incident occurred in February 2017 when he missed a scheduled performance and offered a make-up concert for April. Unfortunately, fans’ hopes were crushed when the fateful day arrived, and Wayne pulled his disappearing act for the third time.

The rapper had been scheduled to perform at Target Center, alongside Hip-Hop sensations Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, but skipped due to “plane mechanical issues.” Wayne also apologized for disappointing Minnesota fans for the third time, promising to make it up to them on X.

Will Lil Wayne apologize for missing his latest performance?

Netflix has officially revealed that its upcoming reality competition series, Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, will premiere on September 23, and one of its biggest surprises is already generating plenty of discussion. The streamer has recreated the iconic voice of Gene Wilder using artificial intelligence, allowing the legendary actor’s portrayal of Willy Wonka to guide contestants throughout the series.

According to Netflix, the AI-generated voice was created in partnership with ElevenLabs and, importantly, with the full approval of Gene Wilder’s estate. The series is inspired by both the beloved 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Roald Dahl’s classic novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Contestants who earn a coveted Golden Ticket will compete in a series of physical, mental, and moral challenges inside a recreation of Wonka’s magical factory.

Karen B. Wilder, speaking on behalf of the Gene Wilder estate, shared her support for the project:

“More than five decades after Gene brought Willy Wonka to life, people of all ages and backgrounds around the world continue to find joy, laughter and inspiration in his performance. Gene had a remarkable ability to bring humor, wonder and heart into people’s lives, and that connection has endured for generations. We are delighted that Wonka’s The Golden Ticket celebrates the warmth and imagination that he brought to the role, introducing that magic to a new generation while honoring the fans who have cherished it for decades.”

The series will also feature Rusty Goffe, who portrayed one of the original Oompa Loompas in the 1971 film, adding another nostalgic connection to the beloved classic. While the use of AI to recreate performances remains a controversial topic across Hollywood, Netflix’s collaboration with Wilder’s estate is likely to be a major talking point leading up to the show’s premiere.

Supporters who have tuned in to YourRAGE over the years have grown to love the bond he shared with his longtime friend Greg, who would appear on his streams. However, that relationship has now come to a heartbreaking end after YourRAGE revealed he’s officially cutting ties with Greg following 25 years of friendship over an alleged theft. 

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YourRAGE Opens Up About Alleged Betrayal By Friend Of 25 Years

On Tuesday, YourRAGE’s emotional video about Greg’s alleged betrayal made waves across the internet. In the video, he revealed he’s officially cutting ties with his friend after accusing him of stealing from him.

The post read, “Today I found out my best friend of 25 years has been stealing hundreds & thousands of dollars from me. After giving him a roof over his head, money in his pocket & endless jobs/opportunities, he’s betrayed me. YRG, you will never see Greg again.”

As tears rolled down his face, YourRAGE claimed Greg allegedly took “at least $50,000” from him over time. He reflected on everything he had done for Greg over the years, including being there for him when he was in jail, giving him a place to stay, putting money in his pocket, and saying he would’ve done anything for him. Also, Greg tearfully admitted that he was wrong.

Fellow Streamers Share Reactions To YourRAGE’s Post

Fellow streamers like Agent 00, JasontheWeen, CashNasty, and many more entered the chat as they reacted to YourRAGE’s emotional video.

Agent 00 shared that, unfortunately, anyone is capable of doing anything. He encouraged viewers to keep YourRAGE in their prayers, saying, “Send your prayers for Rage. That’s one of the situations that give you trust issues for a while. Hopefully he doesn’t develop that and turn into a cynical a**hole to people around him that still show him love.”

JasontheWeen also reacted in disbelief, saying he always knew Greg was a “slimey bastard.” He added, “Can’t trust nobody nowadays, chat… The only person who’s always gonna have your back is you. You can’t give everybody handouts, because you never really know someone’s true intentions.”

CashNasty also shared his thoughts, expressing shock and disappointment over the situation. He said he especially hates thieves when they steal from someone who would’ve done anything for them.

Agent reacts to YourRage ending his 25-year friendship with his best friend after he stole $100k, saying this is exactly why he has no best friends because anyone can betray you and hopes Rage doesn’t see every other person like that

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Social Media Reacts 

Folks gathered across social media as they reacted to the clip of YourRAGE. While many said they were heartbroken for him, others shared that this is the unfortunate reality of some friendships. Meanwhile, some felt the emotional conversation between YourRAGE and Greg should have remained private rather than being shared online.

Instagram user @beresowavey wrote, “It be the ones closest too you 😒”

Instagram user @blackcharcoal added, “Man that boy hurt. You can feel it. Coulda just asked instead of taking smh.”

While Instagram user @nyakaiorr_ wrote, “He ain’t have to post this.”

Instagram user @originally.bre wrote, “50 bandsss??? And you ain’t notic”

Instagram user @theetrillestbih added, “yall tb “you ain notice” 😂😂😂 gng it don’t even matter g ur best friend stealing from you is something you would never expect like that’s top 5 worst things that could happen in a friendship”

While Instagram user @kaylabooks1 wrote, “Wait this not a twitch skit I swear I never know wen shit real😂😂😂😂”

Instagram user @_nostalgia3_6h 6h. Wrote, “this is a deep hurt. you’re FORCED to put your hands on them, off principle.. but the love you THOUGHT yall had be holding you back from maxing completely. you be hurt frfr. it’s not even anger. 😭”

Instagram user @p23emilio added, “Wow L Greg”

While Instagram user @tabby_loveee3 wrote, “25 years-if you do the math, they’ve known each other since they were about three, so it’s likely their parents were friends and they basically grew up together. That’s a whole different kind of hurt. so sorry rage.”

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One reason we love Netflix is that, like any good streaming service, the platform offers a lot of options. However, the sprawling catalog can sometimes inspire decision paralysis. If you want to lock in on something worth your time, consider Project Power: the thrilling, R-rated film weaving together threads of sci-fi, action, and a dash of real-world commentary into a compelling, singular tapestry. 

Visionary directing duo Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman shot the 2020 film, sporting a unique narrative penned by Mattson Tomlin; their collaborative efforts engineered a cinematic venture that hooked audiences with its novel premise: a pill granting temporary superpowers. Moreover, the movie admirably grounds its tale in the gritty, vibrant streets of near-future New Orleans. It provides a multifaceted exploration of Power, whether supernatural or societal.

Superpowers With A Twist

Project Power begins in the not-too-distant future, when a new drug, unsubtly termed “Power,” has hit the streets. The drug offers users a tantalizing yet dangerous proposition: five minutes of pure, unadulterated superhuman abilities. We’re talking super strength, invisibility, bullet-dodging, you name it. The catch? The powers are unpredictable and unruly, varying widely from user to user and, most damningly, often accompanied by dangerous side effects (including death). 

Jumping from high-concept sci-fi futurism to the intimate, even sociological fabric of fictionalized New Orleans, Project Power’s principal characters are Art, played wonderfully by Jamie Foxx, a former soldier harboring a vendetta; Frank, the ’90s heartthrob Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a local cop bending the rules to protect the city; and Robin, played commendably by Dominique Fishback, a brainy, resourceful teen dealing drugs to care for her ailing mother. 

Different Motivation

Each character retains their burning desire to locate the source of the Power pills, wreaking havoc in their city in the process.

Art’s quest in Project Power is incredibly personal. Tracy (Kyanna Simone), his daughter, was kidnapped by the shadowy, nefarious group behind the drug. Born with natural superpowers due to Art’s exposure to experimental drugs during his deployment, Tracy’s unique genetics mean she’s a perfect guinea pig for the manufacture of the power pills. His mission constitutes a desperate rescue opp. 

Whereas Frank, on the other hand, witnesses the devastation the narcotic inflicts on his city. Though Frank employs Power to compete with the criminal underworld, he’s nonetheless, motivated by a sense of duty to halt the drug’s spread and expose those responsible for it. 

Thirdly, Robins’s involvement with Power is initially strictly business. However, her journey grows increasingly intertwined with Art and Franks, evolving her into an integral ally in their crusade. With her quick wit and street smarts, she becomes indispensable. At the same time, her personal growth is a central theme of Project Power. 

Pure, Genre-Blending Bliss

Fusing realism and high-concept sci-fi thematics, themselves borrowing heavily from the superhero universe, the film admirably achieves a simultaneity of genres. In this, it reminds viewers of genre-bending hits like District 9 and Bone Tomahawk. Indeed, at its heart, the movie amounts to more than impressively stylistic, action-packed set pieces, and delves into ethical and moral quandaries posed by its central conceit. 

The film questions the nature of power beyond the drug’s scope; who has it, who wants it, and at what cost? The film scores ethical points, as well, for shining a spotlight on New Orleans. More than a mere backdrop, the city functions as a living, breathing character in Project Power, enriching the film with its cultural tapestry and post-Katrina resilience. All of which offer a poignant context for the movie’s meditation on power dynamics, whether sci-fi or systemic. 

Mixed Thoughts

On the critical side, the movie received mixed reviews, ranging from positive to lukewarm, and currently sitting with a 61 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics ardently enjoyed its action sequences, impactful visuals, and performances, principally Fishback’s. That said, experts leveled some criticism at its screenplay, with some suggesting the project’s ambitious premise could have been explored more deeply.

That said, Project Power enjoyed success on Netflix; it became one of the platform’s most-streamed films upon release. Indeed, the streaming service reveals that 75 million accounts streamed the movie within a month of its release. 

Music fans, especially hip-hop aficionados, should consider the film, too, given it features a prominent supporting role by Colson Baker, otherwise known as Machine Gun Kelly, who plays a drug dealer trafficking in Power.

Ultimately, for a sci-fi thrill ride sure to impress with its unique concept and powerful performances, stream Project Power today. 

India Arie had something to say about Yung Miami‘s hit song for the summer, ‘Spend Dat,’ and she sparked an internet debate in the process. ‘The Truth’ singer replied to comments on Threads about boycotting the track, and the internet was quick to share their opinions. Now, she’s circling back to clarify what she meant and where she stands. Meanwhile, Caresha seemingly hasn’t responded.

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India Arie Agrees With Fan About Yung Miami’s Song ‘Spend Dat’

Yung Miami dropped ‘Spend Dat’ back in April, and the song praises scamming folks and spending money (This for all my scammers︱and my get-money b*tches). The song reached No. 25 on the Billboard Top 100 and is being celebrated as a summer jam, but not by everyone.

One Instagram user commented that the song was degrading to the culture, and India Arie seemed to agree. @mrs.mj.tedla wrote, “I’m calling for a boycott of Yung Miami’s song Spend Dat.’ I believe it’s degrading to our culture. At some point, we have to take seriously the power music has over our perception and the values it reinforces. This can’t be the song of the Summer.”

The Grammy Award winner replied to the comment, advising folks to make “wise choices.”

“I spent my entire adult life, caring way too much,” she wrote. “Because I finally learned that not everybody Cares ( with a capital C) And explaining it to them is not gonna make them care. Everything you listen to see or eat is going to influence you. So make wise choices y’all. The mass acceptance of this song itself is a CRYSTAL CLEAR sign of the bigger problem.”

In another Threads post, India added:

“I finally realized that not everybody wants to get free, and it was a VERY rude awakening. I finally realized that not EVERYBODY wants to get free. And it was a very, very, very rude awakening. smh. because the mass acceptance of this song is a crystal clear sign of this much bigger truth.”

India Clarifies Her Stance On The Song Of The Summer 

Following viral conversations about her stance, India Arie popped into her Instagram Stories to clarify that she was not advocating for a boycott.

“FOR CLARITY!! I did not say that I think anyone needs to boycott this song I said it is a sign of where we are as a culture that this song has been accepted so widely. And… THATS FACTS,” she wrote. “I THINK – people should do whatever they WANT TO DO. you do what you wanna do. I’ll do what I wanna do. And that’s that. MEANWHILE I also said, that the way we are embracing the songs says a lot about where we are as a culture, which … IS JUST FACTS.”

The recording artist also responded to a fan who called out the singer’s generation bringing Salt-N-Pepa and Lil’ Kim into it, and she delivered plenty of shade.

“You’re the one person I’m gonna answer today. I’ve been speaking out about this since my first television appearance in 2001 with Bill Maher (what year were you born by the way?) A DE ROOM I never said a raunchy song shouldn’t exist I think a lot of times they exist in the wrong context But I have said that many MANY MANY TIMES. MANY way. just so you know……”

India Arie’s Comments Sparked An Internet Debate

Reactions to the recording artist’s comments were mixed as several folks agreed with the ‘Get It Together’ singer while others thought a boycott goes too far.

Music Producer Hitmaka Also Criticized ‘Spend Dat’

Music producer Hitmaka appeared on ‘The Truth After Dark‘ podcast on June 29, and he said ‘Spend Dat’ represents “ho behavior.”

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