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Nithya Raman Leapfrogs Spencer Pratt in L.A. Mayoral Race
Democrat Nithya Raman has overtaken Republican Spencer Pratt to secure second place in the primary race for Los Angeles’ next mayor.
After the latest round of ballots were counted on the evening of Sunday, June 7, the Los Angeles City Council member, 44, leapfrogged Pratt, 42, to sit just behind incumbent Karen Bass. Prior to Sunday’s count, Raman had been trailing behind the Hills alum by a considerable margin.
Raman currently holds 27.12% of the vote at the time of publication, compared to Pratt who holds 26.69%. Bass, 72, is meanwhile holding strong with 34.68% of the vote. (The results have already cemented Bass’ place in the November runoff for L.A. mayor.)
While Pratt looked likely to advance his bid, finishing in third place would knock him out of November’s showdown.
Spencer Pratt has fired back at criticism of a new attack ad in his Los Angeles mayoral campaign. On Wednesday, April 29, the former Hills star released a campaign ad filmed outside the homes of two of his opponents in the upcoming mayoral primary: current Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman. […]
Raman exclusively told Us Weekly on April 30, via a “Nithya for Mayor” spokesperson, that she condemned Pratt for filming part of his own campaign outside her home.
“Filming outside my home, where I live with my young children, feels unnecessary and reckless,” the spokesperson said at the time. Pratt’s campaign included an advertisement that saw him visit the homes of both Raman and Bass to provide insight into each candidate’s unique living situations. (Pratt and his wife, Heidi Montag, have lived in a trailer with their two children since losing their home in the 2025 Palisades wildfires.)
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Pratt had declared in the controversial ad, “This is where Mayor Bass lives. Notice something? Or here, where Nithya Raman’s $3 million mansion sits? They don’t have to live in the mess they’ve created.”
In a June 2 primary, Bass advanced to November’s general election. While Bass has refrained from publicly commenting too much on Pratt, she did comment on Raman during a Politico event in May. “I question her ability to lead the city when she struggles being a member of the city council,” Bass said at the time.
Pratt announced his candidacy one year after his family lost their home in the wildfires.
Spencer Pratt Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt declared during the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration that announced the campaign. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”
He exclusively told Us Weekly in a May 27 cover story that he had never predicted he would be running for mayor.
“I truly never imagined I would actually, probably [become] the mayor,” he said. “I just wanted somebody to [tell] the truth, and I wanted to have that platform as a candidate against [Bass] to get the truth,” he said at the time.
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Influencer Sara Gilson’s husband, Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey, allegedly attempted to silence the minor he was accused of molesting by paying her money, according to a protective order petition filed weeks before he reportedly murdered Gilson and killed himself.
Us confirmed on Monday, July 27, that the order was filed against Duffey on June 10, by a mother in Oklahoma who alleged Duffey had inappropriately touched her 15-year-old daughter at basketball practice.
According to the filing, Duffey was accused of “child abuse” after a fellow basketball coach “observed through a window” that Duffey was “kissing and fondling” the minor on June 9 while taking private meetings with each player to ask about their “basketball goals.”
The other coach called the child’s mother, who claimed in the filing that her daughter later “confided” in her that Duffey had been “sending her inappropriate messages” prior to the alleged office incident.
Influencer Sara Gilson was allegedly killed by her estranged husband, Shawn Duffey, mere weeks after she allegedly accused him of being a pedophile. Tulsa’s ABC affiliate reported on July 23, 2026, that Gilson and Duffey were found dead in their Oklahoma City home after a fatal shooting. A juvenile family member present at the scene […]
In her petition, the mother further alleged that “once during an out of town tournament, when the whole team including myself were staying at the same hotel, [Duffey] got her [daughter] to come to his room [and] he touched her inappropriately.”
“[The alleged victim] has also said that he has been giving her money to keep her quiet,” the mother claimed in the docs.
The Owasso Police Department (OPD) issued a statement on Monday regarding the sex crime report, confirming that an incident occurred one hour before the parent and juvenile came to Owasso Police Headquarters on June 9 at approximately 8:12 p.m.
“Upon further investigation, it was discovered that a basketball coach, later identified as Jeremiah Shawn Duffey, a coach of a traveling, competitive basketball team, had inappropriately touched a juvenile female member of the team he was coaching, inside the school during an event that evening,” police captain Nick Boatman told Us in a statement.
Shawn Duffey. mrsgilson/Tiktok
The statement noted, “Similar conduct by this coach towards this particular juvenile player was reported to have occurred over an extended period of time, in multiple law enforcement jurisdictions, across multiple states prior to this incident.”
Police confirmed that Duffey “fled the scene” after the parent reported the alleged incident to authorities and had “not been seen by Owasso Police since.”
The statement explained that Duffey was a member of the Osage Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and that the reported incident “occurred in Indian Country.”
“This incident was considered a ‘Major Crime’ under the Federal Major Crimes Act (in Indian Country) the report,” authorities added. “Listing the crime of Lewd Molestation of a Minor, was sent to the US Attorney’s Office for review, ending the jurisdiction of the Owasso Police Department over this reported incident.”
Influencer Sara Gilson reportedly sounded distraught in the background of a 911 phone call prior to her death. “I’m trying to reach him [the caller] back, but I could hear a female in the background screaming and crying. Some sort of loud bang in the background,” an Owasso Police Department dispatcher told first respondents on […]
Police noted that after Gilson was contacted about Duffey’s alleged sexual misconduct with a minor, she was “provided information” on how to seek an emergency protective order against him, which she filed on June 10. (She was granted the order prior to her death.)
One month later, Gilson shared a video via TikTok — where she had 79,000 followers — claiming Duffey was a “pedophile.”
In the clip, uploaded on July 11, she called Duffey her “soon-to-be ex-husband,” seemingly hinting at the June incident he was being investigated for.
Weeks later, police responded to a reported domestic violence incident at Gilson and Duffey’s home on Thursday, July 23, following a 911 call where dispatchers heard a woman screaming and “what sounded to be a gunshot,” per the department’s statement.
Influencer Sara Gilson’s ex-husband, Lyle Landers, allegedly “begged” her to leave her estranged husband Shawn Duffey before the couple’s apparent murder-suicide. “She had been stuck in a relationship where domestic abuse seemed ‘OK,’” Landers, 46, claimed in an interview with People published on Sunday, July 26, of his ex-wife, with whom he shared two kids, […]
“A few moments later, the E911 Center received another 911 call from a juvenile caller advising his step-father had shot his mother,” police recalled in the statement. “The juvenile caller was calling from a nearby neighbor’s home.”
Once on scene, officers found two deceased individuals who were later identified as Gilson and Duffey. (Gilson, 43, is survived by her two children from a previous relationship.)
“Investigators continue to work this investigation, although they advised it appeared to be a murder/suicide event,” the police said, noting that the investigation is ongoing.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
Before Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere reaches television, one of its biggest stories is finding another way to pull fans into its world. Stormlight: War for Roshar, an upcoming board game from Brotherwise Games, arrives at an interesting moment for the fantasy franchise. Apple has already secured the rights to adapt Cosmere, with Mistborn headed to the big screen and The Stormlight Archive planned for television. Those projects remain on the horizon, but Sanderson’s universe isn’t waiting for cameras to start rolling before it grows.
Fantasy franchises no longer live or die by books alone. Readers expect worlds they can revisit through games, role-playing systems, graphic adaptations, and eventually television or film. Stormlight: War for Roshar doesn’t feel like merchandise released to capitalize on future screen adaptations. It demonstrates that Roshar is already expansive enough to support new experiences while preserving the scale that has made The Stormlight Archive one of modern fantasy’s defining series.
‘Stormlight: War for Roshar’ Turns Sanderson’s Massive Battles Into a Strategy Game
Making adaptations of The Stormlight Archive has always been quite a task. Sanderson’s novels are typically more than 1,000 pages long, feature countless characters interacting, and tell the stories of characters navigating large-scale conflicts. With these elements, transforming the story into a board game could easily render the idea of just another fantasy-themed project. Instead, Stormlight: War for Roshar appears determined to capture what makes the series distinct.
Players, on top of controlling armies, step into the roles of central figures such as Dalinar, Kaladin, Raboniel, and Taravangian while balancing diplomacy, territorial control, military campaigns, and shifting alliances. Battles revolve around Roshar’s Oathgates and even incorporate the Highstorm and Everstorm into the game’s structure, tying its mechanics directly to one of the series’ defining features.
Because of its close attention to the source material, the project does not seem like yet another product for its most loyal readers but a new method of experiencing the struggle underlying the novels. All the choices made by the players evoke the political strategies and clashes that are a hallmark of Sanderson’s works. Instead of recreating the known episodes from the novels, the authors of the game have players face the same tough choices that drive the book’s narrative.
The Board Game Shows Cosmere Is Catching People’s Eyes
The timing couldn’t be more revealing. Apple’s adaptation deal signals enormous confidence in Cosmere’s future as a screen franchise, but television audiences won’t be the first to experience Sanderson’s world outside the novels. That’s already happening.
The Stormlight universe has steadily expanded through audiobooks, graphic audio productions, a virtual reality experience, tabletop roleplaying games, and previous board game adaptations. Stormlight: War for Roshar builds on that foundation while arguably becoming the franchise’s most ambitious tabletop project yet.
That progression says something important about Cosmere’s future. Sanderson hasn’t created a single successful fantasy series; he’s built an interconnected universe capable of supporting multiple forms of storytelling. Readers may first arrive through Mistborn or The Way of Kings, but they increasingly have reasons to stay that go beyond waiting for the next novel.
It’s the same strategy that has helped other major fantasy properties remain relevant between releases. Every new format deepens the world rather than replacing the books that inspired it. For longtime fans, that’s another opportunity to spend time in Roshar. For newcomers, it offers an alternative entry point into a universe that can initially seem intimidating due to its sheer size.
Apple’s Adaptation Will Benefit From a Franchise That’s Already Growing
One of the most difficult parts of any fantasy adaptation is to get people to buy into a new world. Cosmere has got the market in terms of books, as Sanderson has sold millions of copies of his works globally; however, reaching audiences who have never read a long book could make or break the story on screen.
They keep the franchise visible between publishing milestones, reinforce the identities of major characters, and remind audiences that Roshar isn’t simply another medieval fantasy setting. Its magical storms, layered political conflicts, distinctive cultures, and evolving alliances give it an identity that stands apart from many of its contemporaries in the genre.
Just as importantly, they reinforce confidence that Cosmere can thrive across different mediums. Apple is inheriting a franchise whose audience has already embraced roleplaying games, tabletop experiences, and other extensions of Sanderson’s world, creating momentum television can build on rather than generate from scratch.
Apple’s Stormlight Archive series will almost certainly become the biggest spotlight Roshar has ever received. Before that happens, though, Stormlight: War for Roshar offers the clearest sign yet that Sanderson’s fantasy universe has outgrown any single medium. The novels remain its foundation, but Cosmere is steadily becoming something larger — a franchise capable of telling stories wherever its audience wants to experience them.
Former Nickelodeon star Jennifer Hyatt Tedmori was seen crashing out on Instagram after receiving a stack of residual checks from the children’s television network worth shocking amounts. In her series, Tedmori, who appeared in “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide,” blasted her former employer for paying more to send her payments than what the checks themselves were even worth.
Tedmori, who played Doris Trembley in the Nickelodeon series, recently posted a video to her Instagram showing a stack of residual checks from her time on the early 2000s sitcom.
“It’s that time of the year for me: I got my Ned’s residual checks,” she said in the clip as she sliced open the slew of envelopes. “Some of these could be a penny, some of these could be $5.”
As she opened the first check and recalled filming the episode, she added text on the screen that read, “Crashout incoming,” as she showed her followers that the check was worth $0.02.
“All of two cents. See all of this paper I’m just littering in my car for two f–king cents,” she said. “I know, hard times [and the] economy is s–t, but like two cents? Keep it. Just f–king keep it. I don’t want it.”
This Former Nickelodeon Star Says The Network Should Just Keep The Money Instead Of Sending It To Her
Throughout the video, Tedmori opened more of her residual checks, which featured similar amounts to the one above. She did, however, open a check that was from her time on “90210,” revealing she made around $22.
“Don’t come for me about throwing away a nickel. Y’all had f–king let a nickel get lost in your couch,” Tedmori joked in the video. “Don’t come for me.”
The actress continued, joking that while she understands it’s been over 20 years since she filmed the show, she argued that it costs more to send and mail the checks than she’s actually receiving.
“Now, I get it, it’s been a long time. I’m surprised that I’m getting anything. But three cents? It cost you 75 cents to send this envelope, and the way it’s adding up, the math ain’t f–king mathing,” she said.
Tedmori Isn’t The Only Child Star Receiving Laughable Residual Checks
Tedmori isn’t the only child star receiving measly residual checks. “Full House” star Jodie Sweetin previously revealed that she, too, got a check in the mail for “one cent.”
According to Sweetin, who made the revelation on the “McBride Rewind” show, said that actors aren’t receiving residual money like they used to because the shows have moved to streaming.
“No, there’s no syndication anymore because it’s all in streaming. Who gets paid for that? Nobody gets paid for that,” she said.
Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner on the ’90s family series, said that in the past, she would get decent money, but it wasn’t reliable. “You don’t know how much it’s going to be or how often they’re going to run the show,” she said.
“So, sometimes you’re like, ‘Oh, cool. That was nice.’ And then sometimes you’re like, ‘All right, well, there’s a nice dinner out,’” she added.
Another Nickelodeon Star Said She ‘Never Got Paid’ Residuals For Her Work On This Popular Show
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Speaking of Nickelodeon stars, Giovonnie Samuels, known for her role in “All That” with Amanda Bynes and Drake Bell, said in a TikTok video that she “never got paid for any residuals” after acting in the sketch comedy show.
“I need y’all to understand that not all child stars are rich,” Samuels, who went on to appear in “Bring It On: All or Nothing” alongside Hayden Panettiere and Solange Knowles, said. “Not all of us are balling. The leads of the cast, they get the big money checks. The supporting cast, like myself, we don’t get that.”
This Late Actor Said His Residuals Were ‘Not Bad’
Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the NBC series “Friends,” previously told Andy Cohen that the residual checks he and his co-stars received were worthwhile.
When the “Watch What Happens Live” host asked him if the residuals were “bountiful,” Perry said they’re “not bad.”
“And they come in form of a text: ‘You just made this.’ And I go, ‘Oh, great,’” he said.
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Ask any fashion lover and they’ll tell you that Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is the one sale they circle on their calendar every year. Now through August 9, shoppers can score deep discounts on everything from designer-inspired wardrobe staples to premium shoes, handbags and outerwear before prices return to normal. With so many brands and thousands of markdowns to browse, though, figuring out what’s actually worth buying can feel overwhelming.
After combing through pages of Anniversary Sale deals, we’ve narrowed it down to the standout finds we’d genuinely add to our own carts, from timeless closet staples and investment-worthy jackets to comfortable shoes and elevated everyday pieces from brands like Free People, Levi’s, AllSaints, Reformation and more. If you’re only shopping one Nordstrom sale this year, this is the place to start.
Everything Worth Buying From Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
1. Take 45% off Open Edit
Our Pick: A relaxed oversized fit gives this trench coat a cool, fashion-editor feel while the timeless silhouette ensures you’ll wear it for years. It’s the perfect lightweight layer for transitioning into fall.
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2. Take 55% off Free People
Our Pick: Tiered ruffles and a romantic floral print give this maxi skirt plenty of breezy bohemian charm. Pair it with a fitted tee now and chunky knits once temperatures cool.
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3. Take 39% off Baggallini
Our Pick: The compact shape keeps essentials organized without weighing you down. A polished flip-lock closure makes it feel elevated enough for everyday wear or travel.
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4. Take 45% off Levi’s
Our Pick: Relaxed through the leg with an effortlessly cool fit, these jeans nail the laid-back denim trend. They’re the kind of pair you’ll reach for on repeat.
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5. Take 45% off VINCE
Our Pick: Cut on the bias for beautiful movement, this satin skirt drapes effortlessly with every step. Dress it up with heels or down with sneakers and a sweater.
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Shopping as a 40-something woman can sometimes feel like a losing game, but that’s because pieces that fit and flatter are often overpriced, sold out or styled for someone 20 years younger. And yet, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale flips this script with majorly discounted pieces for women over 40 — all marked down until August […]
6. Take 35% off Beyond Yoga
Our Pick: Equal parts activewear and everyday dress, this sporty style makes getting dressed incredibly easy. The buttery-soft fabric has become a fan-favorite.
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7. Take 63% off BCBG
Our Pick: Tiny metallic studs give these flip-flops a surprisingly elevated look. They’re a fun upgrade from basic rubber summer sandals.
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8. Take 43% off Franco Sarto
Our Pick: A sleek silhouette and minimalist design make these ballet flats endlessly wearable. They’ll pair effortlessly with denim, dresses and even shorts during the remaining days of summer.
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9. Take 42% off AllSaints
Our Pick: Side ruching creates a flattering shape while adding subtle visual interest. It’s the kind of elevated basic that works from day to night.
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Our Pick: A comfortable block heel and supportive footbed prove you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style. These are heels you’ll actually want to wear for hours.
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11. Take 35% off Eileen Fisher
Our Pick: The bateau neckline lends this simple jersey top a refined, timeless feel. It’s an effortless building block for seemingly endless outfits.
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12. Take 60% off Cole Haan
Our Pick: Lightweight and packable, this rain jacket is made for unpredictable weather and weekend travel. The belted waist keeps the silhouette polished instead of bulky.
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13. Take 55% off Dr. Scholl’s
Our Pick: A clean, streamlined design makes these sneakers easy to wear with everything from jeans to casual dresses. They’re comfortable enough for long days on your feet.
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14. Take 53% off Michael Kors
Our Pick: Diamond quilting gives this lightweight jacket a timeless, polished appearance. It’s an easy layer for crisp mornings and cool evenings.
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15. Take 36% off Reformation
Our Pick: Puff sleeves and a feminine floral print give this dress a chic, sophisticated feel. It’s romantic, flattering and perfect for everything from brunch to weddings.
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Shopping as a 40-something woman can sometimes feel like a losing game, but that’s because pieces that fit and flatter are often overpriced, sold out or styled for someone 20 years younger. And yet, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale flips this script with majorly discounted pieces for women over 40 — all marked down until August […]
Days after Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham doubled down on her stance against transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, her podcast costar has taken a different point of view.
“Transgender athletes in American sports is such a borderline non-existent issue,” Summer House alum West Wilson said in a video via TikTok on Saturday, July 25.
Wilson, 31, and Cunningham, 29, are high school friends and host the “Show Me Something” podcast together.
“Right-wingers have convinced a massive portion of people in our country that these people are, like, a threat to sports in America, when mathematically it’s not the case at all,” Wilson said. “And by continuing to platform this — politicians, athletes, journalists, news outlets — you’re only isolating transgender people even more by making them seem like this giant group of people is a threat to society, a threat to sports, when that’s just not proportionately the truth in any capacity.”
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is pulling back the curtain on teammate Caitlin Clark’s off-the-court personality, describing her as a “normal human” and a “big ole dork.” “First of all, I think she is such a normal human,” Cunningham said on the Wednesday, February 25, episode of the “Like a Farmer” Podcast. “She truly is. […]
He continued, “There’s like 10 transgender athletes in all the NCAA. I think there are unique questions that can be handled on [an] individual basis, but to allow this to take attention away from housing, healthcare, and wars and all the other actual harmful s*** in our country is dumb.”
There are more than 500,000 NCAA student-athletes, spanning the organization’s three divisions. There are, in fact, fewer than 10 transgender people in that group, NCAA president Charlie Baker said during a 2024 congressional hearing.
Cunningham previously weighed in on the issue in a story for ESPN published July 21.
“I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she said in the story. “I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think, with that, love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard is not mincing her words when it comes to costar West Wilson. “Good morning! ☀️ Hope everyone slept well last night. I know I did,” Hubbard, 39, wrote via Threads on Monday, June 15. “Woke up with some more thoughts if anyone cares: 1) Maybe West Wilson should go on his […]
Asked about it the next day at a Fever practice, Cunningham said, “I think it’s kind of common sense. I think I’ll always believe in that. I think it’s really important to protect children.”
In addition to the low number of transgender athletes in sports, there’s also no conclusive evidence that transgender women have a tangible advantage over their cisgender counterparts. A study funded in part by the IOC and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2024 even found several disadvantages for trans women, including poorer lower-body strength and lung function.
“I think there is room for absolutely everyone here and I think there’s room to love everyone,” Cunningham said. “I truly think when you get people in the same room and have conversations, you have a lot in common with a lot of people. I’m there to love, but I’m also there to love biological women and I think there are rights that need to be protected.”
Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Maday, had the opportunity to channel their inner models and DID. Miranda shared the video of them “maxxing” and “mogging” just a few days ago. Since then, fans have flooded the couple’s comment section with a lil’ bit of everything, from compliments to jokes.
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Raven-Symoné & Her Wife Show Off Their Modeling Skills
As mentioned, Miranda Maday hit upload on the video with Raven on July 23. Sharing it on Instagram, Maday captioned the post, “We maxxing, we mogging…cool words Gen Z.” It’s unclear when the video was filmed. In it, Rae is rocking a blonde buzzcut hairstyle, but she’s been growing out her starter locs for the last few months. In the clip, Rae and Miranda are wearing ‘fits matching each other’s fly — Rae in a black-and-white suit and her wife in a white dress with black belt straps. The video shows them briefly changing their poses, including when Miranda gently removed Rae’s hand from resting on her neck.
What’s Raven-Symoné Been Up To?
Recently, Raven-Symoné went viral after revealing that another ‘Cheetah Girls’ movie is under production. She will be returning to her role as Galleria, and so, while Adrienne Bailon-Houghton will be Chanel. Additionally, Sabrina Bryan will also make an appearance in ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’ film. For now, it doesn’t appear that Kiely Williams will be joining her old crew for the role of Aqua. Following news of the reboot film, Williams’ sister hopped online with harsh words for Raven-Symoné and Adrienne. Both women have not responded to the shade. Instead, they gave fans a taste of their vibe on set.
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Jon Bon Jovi had a triumphant return to Madison Square Garden and surprised fans with a special guest.
According to videos shared via social media from the Sunday, July 26, concert in New York City, Bon Jovi, 64, was joined by Bruce Springsteen for two duets.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Bruce Springsteen,” Bon Jovi told the crowd as Springsteen, 76, walked on stage. “The king of the great state of New Jersey. Who says you can’t go home?”
Bon Jovi and Springsteen performed two songs together: the rock band’s song “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” as well as The Boss’ “The Promised Land.”
Jon Bon Jovi‘s return to the stage has been anything but smooth. The rock icon spent the past several years navigating a serious vocal cord injury, a career-threatening surgery and, most recently, a sinus infection that forced him to cut a Madison Square Garden concert short in July 2026. Through it all, the “Livin’ on […]
Not only are Springsteen and Bon Jovi both proud to call New Jersey their home state, but the pair have become close friends over the years. Bon Jovi has spoken highly of Springsteen’s music and cited his work in the E Street Band as his inspiration during the early days of his career.
This show was Bon Jovi’s final performance during his MSG residency. The concert also came three days after Bon Jovi had to abruptly end his Thursday, July 23, show after 90 minutes. After performing his hit “Livin’ on a Prayer,” Bon Jovi shared with the audience he was unable to continue.
“Don’t throw away your ticket stubs. I’m going to figure something out,” he told the crowd. “Just hang onto it. I’m going to figure out how to reschedule.”
Before exiting the stage, Bon Jovi added, “I’m gonna have to cool it for a night. I feel great. I’ll see you again soon. Bye-bye.”
Bon Jovi’s spokesperson told Us later on Thursday that the singer had been suffering from a sinus infection.
“The Bon Jovi concert at Madison Square Garden ended after 90 mins tonight,” the statement read. “Jon Bon Jovi spoke from stage and told fans he has been battling a sinus infection, which led to the show’s early ending. As part of the Bon Jovi residency at Madison Square Garden, Jon has said numerous times that it has been a joy to return to live shows for the band. Updated information will be available shortly.”
“The Boss” was almost forced into retirement. Bruce Springsteen returned to the stage earlier this month to perform at Phoenix, AZ’s Footprint Center after taking six months off to deal with his peptic ulcer disease. Springsteen, 74, told SiriusXM’s E Street Radio host Jim Rotolo that the comeback almost didn’t happen as the disease robbed […]
While Bon Jovi’s MSG residency has come to the end, the rock star has more performances up his sleeve. Next month, Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour will head to Edinburgh.
Four years ago, Bon Jovi underwent surgery to fix an atrophying vocal cord. While he recovered from the procedure, the Grammy winner was unsure if he would be able to perform live again.
“Although I’m well on the road to recovery and was able to take my time and do a song a day when I made the record, my need, want, desire is to be able to do two-and-a-half hours a night, four nights a week, for months on end,” he said in a March 2024 interview with Boston’s Mix 104.1 radio station. “And so I’m working towards that goal.”
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Young and Restless 2-Week Spoilers July 27-Aug 7: Victor Scores Huge Win & Sally Spins Deceit!
Young and the Restless 2-Week Spoilers for July 27 – August 7, 2026 are going to see Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) getting a big win that he absolutely does not deserve, but he gets it anyway. And also, Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) is desperate to keep a really big lie going.
Also, in the two weeks of July 27th through August 7th, we’ve got Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) coming back, Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) spiraling, and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) having a huge setback in his recovery from addiction. We got all that and tons more. Let’s get into it.
Young and the Restless: Nikki’s Blindness and Adam’s Secret Deal
On Monday, July 27th, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) is frustrated. She gives up on the idea of putting on makeup and heads downstairs to tell Victor that she had a bad night. Nikki admits she broke her mirror because she’s so upset. And Victor is sure that Nikki’s sight will return, but she really doesn’t want to get her hopes up. And then she snaps when Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) asks how she is. Nikki’s tired of everybody asking her that same question. And when she tries to storm off, she stumbles and nearly falls, but Victor catches her. Nikki burst into tears, saying she hates this.
We’ve also got Chelsea Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) facing scrutiny from Victor when he doesn’t buy their story about how they got Newman Media back from Sally. And Victoria is there also skeptical of why Sally would just hand over the company for nothing. Adam claims they intimidated Sally and Chelsea backs up Adam’s story. When Victor and Victoria keep sniping at them, Adam finally loses it and says he’s been nothing but loyal.
And Chelsea insists that Victor should be thanking Adam instead of grilling him. But Victor is suspicious because Adam is so defensive and he rants that nothing is a win unless Victor makes it happen. And then Adam and Chelsea storm out and Victoria tells Victor that she agrees with him something’s going on and she’s going to find out what Adam and Chelsea are hiding. So she heads over to Billy’s place.
Y&R Spoilers: Sally Worries about Billy’s Reaction
Elsewhere, Sally and Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) are celebrating their deal with Adam. But Audra worries how Billy is going to react. She thinks Sally needs to tell Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) before he hears it elsewhere. Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) calls Billy about signing his Chancellor contract. He says he’ll send it to Cane soon. Meanwhile, Billy dodges a call from Jill Abbott (Jess Walton).
And then he takes a call from Sally, who tells Billy she made a really big deal and is going to tell him about it in person when she is home soon. Sally tells Audra she’s afraid Billy is going to be angry that she gave the gift that he gave her back to Adam, his greatest enemy.
And before Sally can get there, Victoria shows up to their place and she tells Billy that Sally just gave Newman Media back to Adam and Victoria asks how Billy feels about that. Did it shock him? And he’s quick on his feet. And Billy pretends to Victoria that he already knew about it. But Billy also says he doesn’t work at Spectra-Charles and doesn’t question Sally’s business decisions.
Victoria wants the details of Sally’s deal with Adam. But then Sally walks through the door and Billy says he and Victoria were just discussing Sally’s deal that she cut with Adam. And Sally tells Victoria she and Audra gave Newman Media back because they didn’t want to be at war with Victor. And then Sally lies to Victoria, says she didn’t get any payment for it.
Young and Restless: Romance and Dangerous Setbacks
Victoria leaves and Billy immediately lashes out that he had to hear it from Victoria. And Billy assumes that Adam and Chelsea forced Sally to give the company back. And Billy promises to get it back for her, but Sally says, “No, don’t do that.” Meanwhile, Chelsea and Adam discuss keeping their deal a secret from Victor because it’ll cause problems if he finds out. Adam is really hoping that Sally and Audra keep their promise to stay quiet, keep the lie going.
Chelsea is certain they’ve got Victor and Victoria fooled, but Adam is a little smarter. He’s not so sure. He doesn’t like that Newman Media is still under the Newman umbrella and instead Adam tells Chelsea he’s over all the drama. Adam just wants to work with Chelsea apart from the Newman family stuff and he just wants to spend time with her and Connor.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Billy Furious & Lily & Cane Heat Up
Then, on Tuesday, July 28th, Nikki feels the walls closing in on her as she continues to struggle and adjust to being blind, at least in the short run. And on Wednesday, July 29th, we’ve got Billy showing up to interrogate Adam. Even though Sally told Billy to leave it alone, of course, he won’t. I’m sure he doesn’t believe Sally that Adam didn’t do her dirty.
And I bet Billy thinks Chelsea and Adam bullied pregnant Sally, and that’s going to have Billy on fire and ready to rumble with Adam. Nikki’s condition takes a surprising turn. It would be incredible if she gets her vision back already, but maybe she’ll start to see light and shadow, which would be a good sign that things are coming back.
Sparks are flying for Cane and Lily Winters (Christel Khalil). She invites Cane over to her penthouse pad. He’s smiling and reminding Lily that she made him CEO of Chancellor and now invited him over to her house. So, Cane thinks she’s starting to like him. And I can absolutely see Lily and Cane getting intimate very soon.
Y&R Spoilers: Matt’s a Free Man
Thursday, July 30th, Matt Clark (Roger Howorth) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) make a toast to their future. Also, she’s able to get Matt’s ankle monitor off of him, and Phyllis says, “We did it. Got it off. You’re free as a bird.” So, we’ll see if Matt winds up in Phyllis’s bed after this happens as part of their big celebration. Even with a monitor off, I doubt that Matt is going anywhere.
And Lily sets clear boundaries with Cane. If they do end up in bed together, Lily might make it perfectly clear that having Cane over to her place doesn’t mean they’re officially reunited. I’m sure he’ll take whatever Lily offers him, though, even if it’s scraps.
Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) gets Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) to open up to him. Daniel tells Abby she looks like she could use a friend and asks if she’ll settle for him. And I’m sure this is about Devon’s anger issues, which is actually something Daniel will have a perspective on because he’s had some of those in the past himself.
Young and Restless: Mariah’s Return and Nick’s Relapse
Then on Friday, July 31st, we have got Victor and Nikki, all smiles, and we have Victor and Nikki committing to starting fresh as a married couple. So, it looks like she’s basically back to enabling Victor despite all the horrible things he’s done to her bestie, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).
Matt tries to make up for what he did to Sienna. I’m interested to see how that’s even possible, especially since Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) doesn’t want him near Sienna. And Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) tells Noah that his dad Nick had a setback.
Could be that he caved and called his old dealer and got some pills. Mariah is back in Genoa City at the end of this week and Sharon’s going to be thrilled to see her daughter, but I am certain that Devon is going to be amped up since Mariah is responsible for his anger issues.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Mariah Helps Devon
Then the week of August 3rd through the 7th, we have got good news for Nikki because Jack’s not going to hold it against Nikki that she reunited with Victor because Jack already was encouraging Nikki to get back with Victor, especially given her new health concerns.
And with Mariah back, I expect Abby is going to appeal to Mariah, tell her what Devon’s been going through, because she’s honestly somebody who could really help him work through these issues. And I’m sure Mariah is going to feel responsible for what Devon’s going through. I’m also wondering if we’ll see Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Aria back in Genoa City as well.
Y&R Spoilers: Nick Heads to Rehab
And we may see Nick desperately needing a trip to rehab soon, especially since he is increasingly worked up about Matt and Phyllis and getting texts from his dealer and then has a setback the prior week. Lily and Cane are in uncharted territory. They might just be casual, but it’s great progress. They’re sizzling.
Nikki’s vision may begin to return soon, and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) could make progress in his plot to destroy Victor by using Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) if the DA will work with him. I also suspect we’re going to see Matt and Phyllis getting a lot closer soon, and I doubt that Matt’s going to leave Genoa City.
Ariana Grande is taking legal action after years of allegedly battling the spread of her unreleased music online.
The singer has reportedly filed a lawsuit against individuals accused of hacking into her private files and distributing songs without permission, marking her strongest response yet to the long-running leak controversy.
The legal action follows years of frustration after Ariana Grande’s unreleased songs repeatedly surfaced online through alleged hacks and leaks, allowing unfinished material to spread across the internet without her approval.
Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against several unidentified individuals, accusing them of hacking into the digital accounts of photographers and producers she worked with to steal unreleased songs, private photos, videos, and audio recordings.
It was reported that the singer claims cyberattacks have repeatedly targeted her throughout her career. The suit identifies up to 100 John Does, including alleged hackers and anyone involved in distributing, selling, or buying the material.
The content was sold for large amounts of money on the dark web, says Grande, who states that it caused “substantial and irreparable harm.” The singer is seeking relief from the court to end the alleged theft and distribution, and send a warning to all those involved in leaking stolen material.
Grande believes that artists deserve the final say on the timing and nature of their work’s release, and believes that releasing something that an artist has not yet released is an infringement of their creative and privacy rights, per TMZ.
Hackers Turned Unreleased Song Into Viral Hit
The leak incident wasn’t the first time the singer has faced a leak scandal. In an interview on the “Zach Sang Show” in 2024, Grande admitted that a handful of tracks from her sessions with producer Max Martin have leaked onto the internet without her consent, including the unreleased song “Fantasize.
The song was reported to have been written for an unnamed TV project and not one of her albums. The pop star did not hide her frustration, joking that those responsible would eventually face the consequences. “I’ll see you in jail, literally,” she said, before describing the people behind the leaks as “thieves, pirates, crooks.”
She also admitted she would “pay you more to put it away” after the unfinished song spread across social media. Despite the setback, Grande said some of those early ideas were eventually reworked into new material, although in very different forms.
Ariana Grande Turned Her Frustration Into New Music
Rather than letting the leaks define the project, Grande said the unexpected reaction from fans influenced her creative process. Although “Fantasize” was never intended for release, she acknowledged that listeners embraced it, prompting her to reshape some of its ideas for her “Eternal Sunshine” album.
The singer explained that the versions fans eventually heard were far removed from the leaked recordings, adding that some tracks had even been stolen again before they were officially released.
She also criticized AI-generated songs using her voice, asking, “What are we doing? Why? I hate it.” The experience highlighted the challenges artists face in protecting unfinished work while continuing to create.
Past Copyright Battle Put Another Hit Under Scrutiny
Long before the latest lawsuit over alleged hackers, Grande faced a separate legal challenge involving one of her biggest hits. In 2020, hip-hop artist Josh Stone, who performs as DOT, sued the singer over “7 Rings,” alleging that its chorus copied elements of his 2017 song “You Need It, I Got It” without authorization.
Stone claimed the songs shared striking similarities in their lyrics, rhythm, and note placement, arguing that musicology experts found the hooks nearly identical. He also alleged that he had previously pitched the track to producer Tommy Brown before it was later repurposed into “7 Rings.”
According to PEOPLE, the lawsuit sought monetary damages and the destruction of copies of the song held by the defendants. Although the allegations centered on a very different dispute, the case highlighted how questions over ownership and creative rights have followed some of the singer’s biggest releases.
Ariana Grande Has Navigated Music Disputes Before
Long before the current hacking lawsuit, Grande had already faced legal challenges tied to her music. The Hollywood Reporter shared that in 2013, UK-based Minder Music sued the singer and several music companies, alleging that “The Way” borrowed a recognizable phrase from The Jimmy Castor Bunch’s 1972 hit “Troglodyte” without authorization, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The publisher claimed that the line was sufficiently original to be protected by copyright and wanted damages as well as legal costs and an injunction. As one of the first cases to involve Grande’s catalog in a copyright dispute, the case is part of a pattern of copyright claims that have emerged over her career.
A decade later, the situation has changed, and the singer is now going to court to defend her own songs, which are still unpublished, instead of a released hit.
With the newest case coming to light, can Ariana Grande put an end to the alleged hackers?
Tuskegee University has a new dress code that bans bonnets and durags, and the move has sparked an online debate. The dress code is part of a new policy banning sleepwear at the college outside of dorms.
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HBCU Bans Sleepwear Including Durags and Bonnets
Tuskegee President Dr. Mark A. Brown noted the new dress code in a memo to new students’ parents, per HBCU Game Day.
The memo noted that students aren’t allowed to wear revealing clothing in official university settings, including classrooms, dining spaces, Convocation, or the cafeteria. Additionally, the university banned students from wearing sleepwear outside of the residence halls.
“Dress standards at Tuskegee University require that students are dressed in good taste at all times,” reads the Tuskegee Student Handbook. “Students are not permitted to wear sleepwear outside of the residence halls. Men are not permitted to wear headwear that includes ‘do rags’, stocking caps, bandanas, baseball caps, and/or any other head paraphernalia inside the buildings. Women are not permitted to wear baseball caps inside buildings. Men are required to wear their pants on their waists (no sagging pants) in academic facilities. Any style of dress that distracts or takes away from the teaching/learning process in the classroom will not be permitted. Students are expected to dress in a neat manner and make the appropriate selections for the time, occasion and place.”
Dress Code Sparks Online Debate
After news of the new dress code made the rounds on social media, people weighed in on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. An online debate quickly ensued in one comment section, as some folks praised the ban while others reacted less enthusiastically.
Instagram user @shaarapickless wrote, “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize school was a fashion show. I came to learn…. //:.”
@cl_e_o_ added, “😮Slippers ain never did nothin to nobody!!”
User @lady.dynell disagreed. “Wearing bonnets outside have always been a no for me🤷🏾♀️.”
@svmmyxoxo added, “Im not mad..the professors at my HBCU would check you 🤷🏿.”
On Threads, @zakiyakyles wrote, “Kudos to Tuskegee!!!”
@arent_yall_tired_yet wrote, “I support this decision.”
User @iwantmoreoutoflife also agreed with the ban. “Yes, I agree with this. Those three items belong inside your room, house, apartment. Society’s dress code has gotten way too casual.“
User @robbieskyers added, “This should not be necessary but some people have no damn pride. So here we are.”
TikTok User Notes That Students May Revolt
TikTok user @for_real_imreallyunique shared a video where she noted that many students may not take the ban too well. She said that while she understood the need for a dress code, college costs money, and students won’t like the bonnet-and-durag portion of the ban.
“College is not free…. It ain’t free at all, and there’s gonna be a lot of students telling you ‘f*ck outta here’.”
After someone noted in the comments that enforcing the dress code may be a challenge, she joked, “I get in certain circumstances to enforce dress code no you shouldn’t be dressing like a lady of the night but do rags and bonnets is what sending a rage….I guess.”
@for_real_imreallyunique #tuskegeeuniversity just be a college where a uniform is required but yall won’t do that because enrollment will go down.. pick your battles especially since the students are paying to be there #hbcu #dresscode #tedtalk #fypシ゚viral @Tuskegee University
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