Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 4.As the first spin-off series in the franchise, House of the Dragon carries Game of Thrones‘ legacy, making comparisons between the two series inevitable, despite significant differences. As always, it is hard for the new series to beat fans’ lingering nostalgia for the original, but in one area, House of the Dragon has surpassed Game of Thrones, and that is in its portrayal of the dragons. A vital part of both series, the Targaryens’ dragons are what set them apart. Although Daenerys’ (Emilia Clarke) story relies on her bringing them back from extinction, the prequel has many more opportunities to highlight the creatures.

House of the Dragon does better with dragons, but it’s that the series has more of them (though it does) or that they are bigger (which they are). The real difference is the prequel’s portrayal of dragons, as they have distinct personalities and strong relationships with their riders. Even though there are roughly five times more dragons than in Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon manages to make them unique, using them better and allowing the audience to connect with them in a way that Game of Thrones never did.

‘House of the Dragon’ Gives the Dragons Personalities

While House of the Dragon aims to show how little control over the dragons the Targaryens actually had, it personifies the dragons themselves, making them more than weapons. This is a strength of the show as it makes them more interesting and likable. Though some have more screentime than others, each dragon displays a personality that helps the audience tell them apart. Vhagar is slow but quick to violence, Caraxes is fierce and defiant, Seasmoke has a puppy-like energy, and so forth. Season 3, Episode 4, “Tumbleton,” highlights this with three in particular. In a scene shared between Daemon (Matt Smith), Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), and their respective dragons, Caraxes shows off his aggression as he faces off with Sheepstealer. Sheepstealer, in turn, demonstrates a volatile and surprisingly protective personality as he tries to defend Rhaena from their unexpected visitors. The episode also explores Tessarion, who displays his loyalty to Daeron (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) by trying to guard him from Ormund (James Norton). These are just a handful of examples that show how the dragons express personality throughout the series, proving that no two are the same.

This is a vast improvement from Game of Thrones, which doesn’t manage to show dragons with the same level of personality. With only three, it should be easier to separate them, but the series only highlights Drogon, the largest of Daenerys’ dragons, as an independent and aggressive creature. It is vital to the story that Daenerys has three dragons, in a mirror of Aegon the Conqueror, but the other two — Rhaegal and Viserion — are interchangeable and make few choices on their own. Game of Thrones misses the mark by not allowing the audience to become invested in the individual dragons, making their eventual deaths less tragic as fans feel more for Daenerys than the dragons themselves. Meanwhile, House of the Dragon does the opposite, as each dragon is both its own character and an extension of their rider, making the war that much more bloody.

‘House of the Dragon’ Shows the Bond Between a Dragon and Their Rider

Not only do the dragons have more personality, but their connection to their riders is more thoroughly explored in House of the Dragon. One way the show does this is by showing the process of dragonriders claiming their dragon, through Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) in Season 1 and in the Red Sowing. However, the bond goes much deeper than that. Season 1’s finale shows Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) Syrax reacting to her emotions, then Season 2 shows Sunfyre’s joy at seeing Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), and so forth. In many ways, these bonds are enhanced by shared personality traits between dragon and rider, like Vhagar’s affinity for bold and aggressive riders or Caraxes seeking out a fight in Season 3, Episode 4 in a Daemon-esque move. This explains why dragons can be so choosy about their riders, as the dragon and their rider often share personality traits.

In fairness, House of the Dragon has more opportunity to do this because in Game of Thrones, only Daenerys has significant time with a dragon, and of the three, she only bonds with Drogon. Admittedly, Jon (Kit Harington) rides Rhaegal, but they do not display a distinct bond like the dragons and their riders in House of the Dragon. This leaves a lot unknown about dragons and dragonriders, which makes sense in that timeframe, as so much information was lost in the generations without dragons. It’s undeniable that when it comes to the dragons, House of the Dragon is far superior to Game of Thrones, but with the creatures being such a large part of the prequel’s story, that is for the best.

House of the Dragon is streaming on HBO Max with new episodes on Sundays.

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Bold and the Beautiful fans, we have got shocking info about Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) and Eric Forrester (John McCook) that has my jaw dropped. The source is very credible, but they qualified it as unconfirmed, but because I love leaks, I’m going to share it with you.

Bear in mind, it’s not confirmed yet. So, this is about Will’s bizarre new storyline where Brad Bell has him getting violent and the spoiler says Eric may be hurt soon. It’s We’re going to talk about whether Will does something unforgivable.

Bold and the Beautiful: Will Pleads with Electra

So, this week we’ve got Will over at the Forrester Estate. He’s whining and crying to Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace), begging her to come back to him. Will said the beach house is lifeless without Electra and said he’s falling apart without her. And in that episode, Eric and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) said Will’s the worst thing that’s happened to Electra. That actually dropped my jaw. I guess the Foresters forgot what Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) did to her with those deep fakes. Once back in where? Texas. Is that where she’s from? And then once again in LA.

Literally all Will did to Electra was not disclose confidential trade secrets to her. And this week, Eric shows up at the Forrester mansion while Will is begging Electra to please come back to him. And Eric’s ticked off that Will is in his home. So Eric’s going to flip out on him and tell Will to stay away from the Forresters. Now, we knew that Eric was going to have words with Will. That’s confirmed. But now there’s this spoiler that’s been branded unconfirmed. That’s why I’m calling it a leak. Call it a rumor, whatever you want.

Will’s Accidental Clash with Eric on B&B

When it first came out, it said after targeting R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) again that Will lashes out and hits Eric. And I saw that and I was like, “No, no way would Will do that.” So I asked for some more information. And then the leaker shared kind of an updated version saying that R.J. and Will get into it again and Eric seems to be accidentally hit. Now, that second version sounds way more plausible because let’s be real, Will’s not violent. He never has been.

The only time he hit anyone was when he took Remy down when he was terrorizing Electra and trying to hurt her. And now they’ve changed his character, put him in grungy clothes, had Will get scruffy. It’s like Brad Bell Googled, “How do I make a character seem more dangerous?” And then they adjusted Will’s wardrobe and look.

It’s wild when the Forresters are more violent than the Spencers. Ridge literally just assaulted Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) right after Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) assaulted Katie Logan (Heather Tom) with that slap and then she vandalized the Logan showroom and then Brooke physically went after Katie and it was only Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) interrupting that stopped Brooke from hurting her sister again.

Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) nearly electrocuted Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) a few years back and Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) has done countless acts of violence, but we’re supposed to believe that Will’s the monster. And now if this spoiler manifests and he hits Eric, that’s just crazy writing. However, it being an accident makes much more sense. It gives it context, but of course, Will is still going to be villainized if it happens.

Will and Electra’s Breakup, Dylan’s Intervention on Bold and Beautiful

So, there is a spoiler photo from next week that I’ve seen that leaked out early and it shows Electra looking very concerned as she’s kneeling down in front of somebody at Bikini Bar, but you can’t see who it is. With Electra telling Will they can’t reunite, that happens this week, he’s going to be really upset. Electra may even tell Will that she loves him, but Ridge said they can’t be together. You know, the whole Forresters and Spencers don’t mix thing that R.J. and Ridge have both harped on.

Bottom line is Electra is not going to risk her job or risk upsetting her family for Will. Now, Electra says she loves Will, but clearly Electra isn’t in love with him, or else she’d stand up for Will and show him some loyalty. But Electra is a little powder puff who loves to play victim, and she’s not going to make any sort of sacrifice to be with Will. And instead, Electra is going to reject Will. And then Eric tells him to get out and stay away from the Forresters. Mind you, R.J. got hit when he was trespassing and wouldn’t leave the premises. And the Forresters keep busting into Logan offices and Brooke even threatened Katie that she would search their offices. One more case of the rules not applying to the Forresters.

Bold and the Beautiful: RJ Antagonizes Will

So, after Electra hurts Will and then Eric’s nasty to him, Will’s going to go back to Bikini Bar, have a few drinks. So, Will’s heartbroken by Electra and the ladies at Bikini are all trying to cheer him up. I’m sure Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) is part of that squad. And because it looks like Will and R.J. tangle again, I expect Will’s upset and that R.J. shows up at Bikini. Because Electra is there too next week, we could see R.J. and Electra showing up there together, you know, and he thinks it’s a date. And with Will all bummed out, I’m sure R.J. will act like a tool and run his mouth and he may spout some nonsense about lying garbage Spencers and that Electra is going to be his.

Just standard R.J. smack talk like he always does. And yeah, I can see if he’s provoked, Will pops R.J. again. I would expect that first Will tells R.J. go away and leave him alone. But we all know R.J.’s got no boundaries and all that nepo baby privilege. And if Will smacks him again, frankly, I’ll probably cheer. And then we have Electra kneeling down checking on somebody at Bikini. So that might be R.J. But after that incident, according to this leak, that’s when there’s an accident with Eric.

Eric Gets Caught in the Crossfire on B&B

And if it manifests, I’m wondering if Eric shows up at Bikini. Looks like a young people hangout, but you never know. I mean, Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) owns it. He’s there sometimes. He’s, you know, in his 50s, not in his 80s like Eric. But this could happen elsewhere. But if Will and R.J. are tangling over Electra, and of course R.J.’s predictably nasty words and Will lashes out.

I could see Eric getting in the way. He might step between them thinking he’s protecting R.J. or Will hits R.J. and then he falls into Eric. No matter how it happens, if Eric is hit, if Eric is hurt, presumably accidentally, Will’s going to be seen as a monster who attacked a beloved senior citizen. And that will be the end of any chance for him and Electra to reconcile, at least for a good long while.

If this incident does happen, if the unconfirmed spoiler is right, that will then open the door for Dylan to be there for Will. Now, Dylan already mentioned that Electra will fire her if she finds out that she went over to Will’s house. So, here’s how I think it may play out after that. Dylan is clearly smitten with Will. He told her this week he feels the chemistry between them and would test it out, but he’s not over Electra.

Bold and Beautiful: Dylan Steps Up for Will

So, if Will and Electra are irrevocably done after this, I do think Dylan will risk her job and make a big sacrifice to show Will how important he is to her, and that is more than Electra has ever done for Will. And once he sees just how true and real Dylan’s feelings are for him and that Electra has abandoned him, I think he’ll stop fighting their chemistry and Dylan and Will will get together.

And yes, I’m sure Dylan will end up fired from Forrester Creations over this. But I bet anything that Bill and Katie would be more than happy to hire Dylan, who is loyal to their son in his hour of need. Long term, I feel like they’re making Will and R.J. into rivals. Kind of like Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) versus Wyatt 2.0.

And they may be trying to make Electra versus Dylan into Steffy Forrester versus Hope Logan 2.0 on The Bold and the Beautiful. So, we’ll have to wait and see if this unconfirmed spoiler manifests into something shocking next week. But if it does, I’ll say this, Brad Bell’s really doing a major disservice to the character of Will. And he’s working overtime to make fans really pile up the dislike against the Forresters, R.J. and Electra in particular.

Young and the Restless delivers Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) finally starting to put her life back together because she was kidnapped by crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) and held captive by Dr. Laurence Markham (Jere Burns). Plus, Diane nearly lost Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).

Things seem really good now, but are they really? Is the danger done? We’re going to talk about whether Markham comes back for Diane given how obsessed that he’s gotten with her. Let’s talk about whether we’re about to get yet another kidnapping on Y&R.

So, we’ve got Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) absolutely thrilled that his mom Diane is home and she and Jack reconciled and he should be released from the hospital fairly soon after surviving Patty’s two different attempts to kill him. But sadly, there might be another horrifying twist coming for Diane and Jack.

Young and the Restless: Diane Plays Markham

After the Beyond the Gates crossover, that’s when we found out Diane was being held captive by Dr. Markham, who had been paid by Patty to keep her. And while she was in his home, Diane was manipulating Markham into thinking she was the model patient so that she could get the upper hand on him and get away.

We also saw Diane asking Markham if there was a word to describe when a patient falls for their therapist. And the creepy doc said it’s a natural part of therapy. I don’t think it is, and it definitely shouldn’t be. And then Markham told Diane that it can be a positive part of the process.

I’m positive that he is lying and a creep. So Markham also told Diane that he was developing strong feelings for her. The difference is that she was playing Markham, but his feelings for Diane I think are very real. And Markham even called Patty to tell her that things had changed and they needed to change their plan.

So, it sounded to me like Markham didn’t want to hurt Diane. And I definitely think Markham wanted to keep Diane, but it sounds like Patty probably had an endgame of eliminating Diane and she was lying to Jack about Diane staying indefinitely in a mental hospital because she was never in one.

Markham Fell Hard for Diane on Y&R

But I absolutely think if Diane hadn’t escaped that Markham might have kept her captive indefinitely. Thankfully Diane tricked him into getting sedatives to help her sleep and she was able to drug Markham until he passed out and then she and Kyle got away from his house and his dogs.

While Diane was flirting with Markham as part of her escape plan, that unfortunately had the shrink falling head over heels. He probably had a whole twisted fantasy in his head about Diane. Much like Patty had convinced herself that she and Jack were going to remarry and live this happily ever after.

I’m sure Markham thought Diane had real and legit feelings for him. And if Markham was picturing that Diane would willingly stay with him and they could start a real relationship, that might still be in his head. And it sounds insane, but I think Dr. Markham is insane.

If that really even is his name. I’m not entirely convinced that’s the real shrink that treated Patty. He might be some nutcase who’s pretending to be the real Dr. Markham. And the shrink is either dead or held captive somewhere.

Young and the Restless: Markham’s Obsession and Kidnapping Risks

You know, this Markham person may not be real. We’ll see. But after Diane drugged Markham and she and Kyle got out of there, they came home and found Jack stabbed and bleeding out. And then, of course, Patty claimed Diane attacked them both. And the cops, who are morons, apparently, without asking Kyle any questions or checking to see if Diane had an alibi, arrested her, and DA Christine Williams (Lauralee Bell) talked about them having evidence against Diane. All they had was Patty’s statement. That’s it. Nothing else.

A known violent psychopath who tried to kill Jack before said somebody else stabbed him. His wife. His wife that he still loves that the whole family says didn’t do it. There were no fingerprints on the knife because Patty wore a glove. There was no other physical evidence. And if Detective Burrow (Matt Cohen) had asked Kyle, he would have said he and Diane had walked in the door together moments before they found him.

It was all so sloppy. And with Patty now locked up and being denied bail, Diane and Jack should be able to relax. But with Markham now missing and I’m assuming still very much obsessed with Diane, she has good reason to be worried. And she is. And I absolutely think that she’s right to be, which she was talking to Kyle and Jack about.

Is Markham Plotting on Y&R?

They don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Right now, nobody knows where Markham is, and of course that makes Diane nervous. But Kyle and Jack seem to think that the guy is gone. And they basically told Diane that it’d be stupid for Markham to stay around in town, and it would be.

The guys figure that the doctor’s long gone trying to avoid Patty, trying to avoid the cops, trying to stay out of jail. But I wonder, is Markham really gone? First of all, I haven’t seen any confirmation that Jere Burns wrapped his run on Young and the Restless.

Second, it would be a really random, non-confrontational exit for him just to slide out of town and forget about Diane after Markham was so hot for her. Now, I will say that fans are really ticked off about all the kidnappings we’ve had on Y&R.

This year alone, we had Mariah Copeland snatching Dominic and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) fake kidnapping Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and the twins. Patty kidnapped Jack. Then Patty kidnapped Diane. Then before that, we had Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) snatching people in Vegas, multiple people.

Young and Restless Fans Sick of Kidnappings

The kidnapping thing’s getting old and I absolutely hate to think Josh Griffith would do another kidnapping. But based on what we’re seeing with Markham being mysteriously off the grid, you know, there’s good reason. So, we got Diane scared and my Spidey senses are tingling that Markham might kidnap Diane with a plan to run off with her.

With CBS still in the hiring process to nail down a new writer, we’ve got more of his writing yet to come. CBS daytime said they’re aiming to have the new headwriter in place for the start of season 54, which is October. We are still halfway through July, y’all. So, buckle up for more of Josh Griffith’s nonsense.

And that means we may see Markham pop back up when Diane least expects it and he may snatch her up again. We’ve got Kyle bargaining with crazy Patty this week to take down Victor and to blame him for what she did. So, Patty might also throw Markham under the bus. If the manhunt for him heats up, we could see Markham getting desperate and he may decide to make a grab for Diane before leaving Genoa City for good.

Young and the Restless: Markham Catches Diane Off-Guard

I guess maybe she shouldn’t have flirted so hard trying to make Markham fall for her because it seems like he did. Plus, we’ve got Kyle focused on taking Victor down and getting revenge. So, he’s looking in another direction. And of course, Jack is still in the hospital. We don’t know when he’s going to get out.

And even when he’s home, he’s likely going to be either bedridden or stuck on the couch for a few weeks because of the brutal stabbing. So, Markham could probably catch Diane alone, maybe at the house, maybe on the way to the hospital to visit Jack, maybe on the way somewhere.

And then Markham makes a move. Hopefully with Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) and Kyle moving back into the mansion and Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) also in town, Diane won’t be alone too often. But it only takes a moment for a creep like Markham to grab somebody. And because Genoa City is the kidnapping capital of the soap world, Diane may get kidnapped again if Markham shows back up. We’ll see.

Days of Our Lives saw Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) being cold as ice towards Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) since her resurrection. But things could take a major turn when Lexie is hospitalized soon after another scary collapse.

Abe Carver’s (James Reynolds) wife is on her deathbed soon and that is going to change everything. Let’s talk about what Lexie may ask of Paulina as her last wish on her deathbed.

Days of our Lives: Lexie Carver Back from the Dead

So, Lexie has given Paulina nothing but grief since her brother EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and the family’s mad scientist Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) resurrected her. Honestly, it was pretty impressive to drag Lexie back from death after 15 years.

But Rolf and EJ were determined to bring Lexie back to life once science could combat the brain tumor that killed her. And remember, this was Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) dying wish. And of course, all of Salem was stunned to see Lexie among the living, most of all Abe and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews). We know that EJ kept Lexie’s resurrection hush hush for as long as he could.

DOOL: EJ Shocks Paulina

The problem was the secret state-of-the-art lab in the basement of University Hospital that EJ set up needed a ton of electricity and Paulina kept using her mayoral powers to try and shut down EJ and the lab. And then Paulina finally confronted EJ about the power grid, threatened to shut it all down.

So, he took Paulina down to the secret lab that she was threatening to have investigators tear apart. So, EJ decided to show Paulina his big secret project and that was a nuclear truth bomb that EJ dropped on Paulina. She couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Abe’s beloved Lexie in the tube and then EJ put it off on her and told Paulina she could shut it down and it would end Lexie’s chance to resurrect.

And of course, Paulina was horrified and wasn’t going to play God with Lexie’s life hanging in the balance like that. So ultimately, Paulina let EJ and Rolf continue their work and Paulina agreed to keep it a secret from Abe and Theo because EJ wasn’t entirely sure the whole process would work.

Days of our Lives: Paulina Consumed with Guilt & Fear

Now, in that interim, Paulina was eaten up with guilt about keeping this from Abe and she was also worried what it would mean if Lexie really did come back to life. Not too long after that, EJ decided to show Theo that his mom, Lexie, was about to return to them. And of course, EJ does nothing without a motive in mind.

He knew if Theo was focused on Lexie and her resurrection, he would step aside as CEO and then Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) could take over the role. And that was made even better because Abe had asked EJ to help get Theo out of the CEO chair. EJ didn’t put him in. If you remember, Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) brought him to town to make him CEO.

Abe’s World Turned Upside Down on Days

So, Abe was the last to find out that Lexie was coming back to them right before the rest of Salem found out. And Abe and Lexie’s reunion has been honestly bittersweet. Abe had moved on with Paulina many, many years after Lexie died. And he made this beautiful blended family with him and Paulina and Theo and Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) and now the grandbabies. But Paulina told Lexie that she would step back from Abe so that he and Lexie could have their happy reunion.

And even though Paulina showed grace, you know, Lexie was pretty wicked about the whole thing. I mean, it wasn’t like Paulina stole her husband or did Lexie dirty in any way, shape, or form. It’s like the writers forgot when Paulina was on her own deathbed. Do you remember Lexie Spirit came and told Paulina it wasn’t her time to go? And spirit Lexie told Paulina she had to live for Abe. Lexie said Abe couldn’t lose two wives, but non-spirit resurrected Lexie has been a lot more petty. It’s honestly been painful to watch Paulina mourn the end of her marriage on Days of our Lives.

Days of Our Lives: Lexie’s Terminal Decline and Deathbed Wishes

The flowers that Abe gave her on their Juneteenth anniversary was a gut punch for Paulina. And then Abe had to tell her Lexie’s death certificate was revoked and that meant his and Paulina’s marriage license was revoked.

So, it was like Abe and Paulina had never married. But now, Lexie’s taken a turn for the worse. And you know she was already worried when she had some tremors and symptoms.

Then they found out some of the test rats that had gotten the same serum formula as her had died. But Rolf gave Lexie another hit of the serum, a new batch that he had finessed, and it helped her. But then her symptoms came back even worse.

And when Rolf tried again with another batch of serum, it didn’t help Lexie at all. So, now that’s it. No other options. Rolf left town because the cops are looking for him. And he let Rita know to tell EJ that there was nothing more he could do for Lexie.

Lexie Isn’t Ready to Give Up Her Second Chance on DOOL

Plus, we know Nikki Crawford’s only had a six-month run as Lexie. That’s just about up. Theo and Abe are about to lose Lexie again, and she just confided in Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) that she’s dying. Of course, Marlena is super sad to hear what’s happening to Lexie.

And Marlena, of course, has to keep this conversation secret. And Lexie needs to tell Abe and Theo herself. But the thing is, Lexie isn’t ready to do that right now. She loves the second chance she’s gotten and she really told off EJ for bringing her back before the science was more sure. And then when Lexie was at the DiMera mansion, she just dropped unconscious.

EJ put her on the sofa and then Rita reminded EJ. Rolf said that Lexie would be falling unconscious more and more and then she would just be gone. And that’s getting closer by the day. So, EJ’s distraught. And I suspect that Lexie is going to collapse again when she’s with Theo and Abe or they come home and find her collapsed and they rush her to the hospital.

Days of our Lives: Lexie’s Time Is Almost Up

We know from the summer promo that Lexie is in a hospital bed soon, conscious but looking ill and Theo and Abe are at her side and EJ shows up to see his sister and Abe’s raging at him to get out. However, I’m sure Lexie is going to want to see her brother EJ before she dies again.

And I also suspect that Lexie may want to talk to Paulina now that she knows her time’s running out and that she will be dead for good. Lexie’s not going to get a third chance. And she already knows how much Abe grieved her death.

He told Lexie he didn’t move on for a very long time. Then he met Paulina and finally did after a decade of mourning. So I think Lexie isn’t going to want Abe to be alone grieving her death again. There’s not a whole lot that Lexie can do for Theo, but she can do something for Abe.

So, I suspect Lexie makes a deathbed request to Paulina. But first, you know, we’ll see Lexie may ask Paulina to forgive the way that she’s behaved. And then I think Lexie will ask Paulina to be there and to reconcile with Abe once Lexie transitions.

Lexie Asks Paulina to Take Care of Abe on Days

So, I think she doesn’t want Abe to be lost in grief and stuck all alone again for another decade. And Lexie knows that Paulina loves Abe and vice versa. At least Lexie got the chance to love Abe again for a while. And she got the chance to know Theo is a grown man. But I do think Lexie asks Paulina to be there for Abe to stick close and take him in her arms once Lexie passes.

Given the way that things are going for her right now, Lexie should probably speak to Paulina sooner rather than later because I’m not sure how much time Lexie has left, but it doesn’t look like a lot. And Lexie may also tell Abe that she has a deathbed request for him, too. Lexie may tell Abe that he has her blessing and that he should be with Paulina once she’s gone.

Days of our Lives: Lexie Tells Abe to Move on

Now, I’m sure Abe’s not going to want to have that conversation, but I think Lexie will be pragmatic and tell Abe, “I don’t want you to be alone. Promise me that you will go back to Paulina,” and she may ask the same of Abe’s sort of ex-wife. I don’t even know if she’s an ex-wife now because their marriage basically evaporated. But I think that’s what Lexie is going to ask Paulina for as well on her deathbed.

Roomies, the internet is showing Rick Ross love after videos popped up of him living his best life and vibing with his boo, Jazzma Kendrick. Fans wasted no time filling comment sections, saying one thing Rozay is going to do is keep a Black queen in her soft girl era!

RELATED: Pucker Up! Jazzma Kendrick Shakes Up Timelines After Sharing Sweet PDA Moment With Rick Ross (PHOTO) 

Fans Say Rick Ross Knows How To Treat A Black Queen

On Wednesday, July 15, Rick Ross and Jazzma Kendrick popped out for his ‘Set In Stone’ album listening party. The drinks were flowing, the music was bumping, and the venue was packed with guests, but Rozay and Jazzma appeared to be in their own world. Clips quickly started circulating online showing the two boo’d up, catching a vibe, and enjoying each other’s company. One video caught Ross sneaking up behind his bae and planting a SPICY kiss on her, and Jazzma matched his energy with some sweet smooches of her own.

The Internet Is Loving The Vibes Between Rozay & Jazzma

Once The Shade Room shared the clips of Rozay and Jazzma, Roomies flooded the comment section saying they’re here for the link-up and love seeing Ross continue to treat Black queens like royalty!

Instagram user @thecarlosking_ wrote, “One thing about Rozay, he CONSISTENTLY will keeps a beautiful brown baddie around him 👏🏽” 

Instagram user @iluvstarrb wrote, “He always have slim brown baddie wit em love it 😍” 

While Instagram user @vibeauty55 wrote, “So beautiful natural no lashes, bbl, weave ❤️❤️❤️” 

Then Instagram user @biggieshortiek wrote, “He keep a young baddie🔥🔥” 

Another Instagram user @doubledeeog863 wrote, “Ross got him one 🏆” 

Instagram user @jackiegordon1954 wrote, “I love how plain & simple she is. She’s naturally pretty & doesn’t need all of the extras!! 🙂🙂🙂🩷🩷🩷💯✅” 

Then another Instagram user @michellewalker000 wrote, “He looks happy I’m happy for him.” 

Another Instagram user, @tempocreolecuisine, wrote, “He loves natural girls, ❤️ That’s one thing I love about him.” 

Finally, Instagram user @_givemesomegrace wrote, “Literally the baddest 😍” 

Fans Think Rozay & Jazzma Are Spinning The Block On Their Romance

Rick Ross and Jazzma Kendrick have been popping out together throughout the year. Most recently, they stepped out together for the 2026 BET Awards in June. Jazzma has also joined Rozay for several events, including The Port of Miami 20th Anniversary tour and his 5th Annual Car & Bike Show After Party.

While some fans think they are spinning the block on their love, neither Ross nor Jazzma has ever confirmed that they previously called it quits. The pair first sparked dating rumors in 2025 after fans caught Rozay showing love in Jazzma’s Instagram comment section. Jazzma also had folks talking when she shared videos of them cooking together in the kitchen.

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20 years ago, Bravo aired a show following five women living their best lives in Orange County, California. Today, that series has expanded into several cities across the United States and has featured over 100 women. To celebrate the milestone, Bravo is airing a new season of “The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip,” starring seven veteran cast members who will travel to different cities to meet up with past and present cast members to reminisce about franchise-defining moments. In a new interview, the cast of “RHUGT: Roaring 20th” opened up about the special project, living their lives in front of the cameras for years, and what they’ve learned after two decades in the spotlight.

The “Roaring 20th” special will air on Bravo on August 9 and will be available to stream on Peacock the next day.

Speaking with PEOPLE, the show’s cast, which includes Vicki Gunvalson, Porsha Williams, Kyle Richards, Lisa Barlow, Luann de Lesseps, Teresa Giudice, and Gizelle Bryant, reflects on the upcoming season and also takes a trip down memory lane.

When asked what being part of the series has taught them, they all shared moving statements, letting fans know just how they’ve grown since their first seasons.

“I became much more resilient to the conflicts in life, and I realized it will pass,” Gunvalson said, while Giudice said being part of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” only confirmed what she already knew to be true. “I only know how to be one way; it’s being real. I’m not calculated. Everyone actually saw the last 20 years of my life,” she stated.

Bryant And Williams Open Up About The Lessons ‘The Real Housewives’ Franchise Has Taught Them

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Bryant, star of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” said that being part of the Maryland ensemble has allowed her to challenge her thinking, noting that in the past she cared only about her perspective.

“I realized that’s not okay. That’s not okay for me to go through life not caring, not giving a d-mn. So I’m here for the conversations. I’m here for conflict. I had to learn to listen and I think I’m a better person because of it,” she said.

For Williams, a “Real Housewives of Atlanta” veteran, she’s learned the power of reinvention and taking control of your own narrative.

“[My first season], I used to see myself one way, as a wife through my husband’s eyes. And [after my divorce] being so young at 30, I went right into how the audience saw me. And over the years when you just release all of that, then you realize, ‘Wait, I get one damn experience. It’s mine, and I can do with it what I want. I’m in the driver’s seat.’”

What Did The Cast Of ‘Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip’ Think When They Were Presented With The Opportunity?

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According to a previous report from The Blast, the upcoming season of “RHUGT” will follow “a group of beloved Housewives from across the years embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, making their way through some of the most memorable locations in the franchise’s history.”

To be chosen as one of the principal cast out of 100+ women is something special—at least that’s what Williams said.

“I was just glad to be picked. When I’m around these ladies, it’s therapeutic,” she said, while Bryant said she had fun filming with the ladies because they are “authentic,” unlike some of the women on her show.

Richards, meanwhile, admitted she was hesitant to sign on the dotted line, telling PEOPLE that when she got the call, she told the network she’d have to think it over.

“But then when I knew it was the OGs and the 20-year anniversary I’m like, ‘I cannot not be a part of that.’ It was an honor to be asked. When we started this, people were like, ‘Is reality television even going to be around for long?’ And look at this! How could we not want to celebrate that?” she said.

Who Can Fans Expect To See On ‘RHUGT’?

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“RHUGT: Roaring 20th” will also include over 80 All-Star housewives from the past and present to celebrate two decades of the series.

Joining the principal cast throughout the episodes will be franchise staples such as Melissa Gorga, Alexia Nepola, Dorinda Medley, and NeNe Leakes.

Leakes’ appearance will be her first on Bravo in over 4 years. “People are very happy about it. Listen, we are going to be celebrating 20 years of Housewives, and it would be hard not to without her, and so I’m happy about it,” Andy Cohen said about her return.

Leakes also commented on her comeback on Instagram, saying, “This has been a really long, long journey, and gosh, I’m happy, overjoyed to say that I will be returning to Bravo. I almost can’t believe the words that are coming out of my mouth. I’m so happy. I’m excited to see all of you girls. It’s going to be a time. Yes! B-tches, I am back. Now pick your faces off the floor. OK!? See you on Bravo. Love you.”

What Do The Bravo Executives Think About The Show Lasting 20 Years?

In addition to the upcoming “RHUGT” special, Bravo just began airing season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” Per The Blast, Bravo executive Frances Berwick said she’s extremely grateful that viewers have enjoyed the series for as long as they have.

“Just feels incredibly gratifying and fun and joyous,” she said. “The fact that it’s still making people really happy to watch the show, that they love being part of this Real Housewives community, it just makes you feel good.”

Chelsea Anderson has built a massive following on Instagram by turning everyday parenting challenges into clever solutions. Known as a professional life hacker and the “Michael Jordan of babysitting,” the social media influencer shares tips, tricks, and time-saving hacks that help families simplify life while keeping the fun intact.

Through her recent partnership with Pirate’s Booty, Anderson is helping to spark imaginative play this summer with Captain Bob’s Summer Quest. 

Chelsea Anderson sat down with The Blast to speak exclusively about the partnership, share some babysitting stories, and where the nickname “Michael Jordan of babysitters” came from. 

When asked how she knew that sharing life hacks online was what she was meant to do, Anderson told The Blast that she feels it was “fate.” 

“My very first video that I posted was just about a hack to help get your kids to bed, which was a pj fashion show,” she said. “Where instead of telling them it’s time for bed, go put your pjs on, you say, ‘We’re going to have a fashion show, and we have to get our teeth so sparkly for the fashion show.”

This approach, Anderson said, brings play into focus and makes bedtime so much more fun. She added that “it just shows you how adding a little bit of play to those moments could become core memories and it doesn’t require some elaborate setup.” 

Chelsea Anderson Is The ‘Michael Jordan Of Babysitting’

Anderson’s self-appointed title, the “Michael Jordan of babysitting,” came from all the positive feedback she has received from her “tiny clients” from the past two decades.

“I think I’ve always deeply related to kids and loved kids,” she told The Blast. “We have similar hobbies and similar dislikes, like going to bed and sometimes eating vegetables, so I deeply empathize with them.” 

She also shared that she’s “always surprised and inspired by them.” 

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Partnering With Pirate’s Booty

For Anderson, partnering with Pirate’s Booty to help spark imaginative play this summer with Captain Bob’s Summer Quest, was a perfect fit. 

“My channel is all about helping parents realize that play is probably easier to access than they might think by giving them specific jumping off points, specific ideas, not just saying ‘make it fun’ but showing them how,” she told The Blast. “When I talk to parents about this campaign, it just feels like such an extension of what I love to do – show parents or caregivers in general simple activities that don’t require a ton of prep, that don’t require a ton of supplies, and that you can do this afternoon.” 

Chelsea Anderson Said Not Having Kids Gives Her A Different Perspective

Anderson also shared why not having her own kids helps her to give her a unique perspective on how she sees parenting.

“I think of parenting as this, like two jobs – front of house, kid facing, and back of house, not kid facing,” she shared. “I don’t have any of the stresses of the back of the house, so I’ve had this brain space to think about activities. I have years of experience of doing it across hundreds of kids, so I kind of know the pattern of what tends to work and it’s honestly such a joy to be able to deliver that to parents who I know are very busy.” 

She also wanted to reiterate that the Pirate’s Booty guide is free and has ideas that can be implemented immediately with any age child. 

“Parents are under a lot of pressure, and you don’t want to set up three activities if you have three kids that are different ages,” she added. “So I would say check this out even if you have slightly older kids.”

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Kids Are ‘Such Experts’

While discussing fun babysitting moments, Anderson recalled one that sticks out for her.

“I was babysitting this little boy and he was really excited to tell me about something he’d learned about dinosaurs. But first he asked me, ‘do you know about dinosaurs?’ And I’m like, ‘yeah, I know about dinosaurs.’ He’s about to go on and goes, ‘how much do you know about dinosaurs?’ He’s trying to decide where he should start with me,” she shared with a laugh. “And the reason that I love it so much is because kids, even though they’re young, they’re such experts in the things that they’re passionate about.”

She added that parents can download the Pirate’s Booty Captain Bob’s Summer Quest guide and do some of the fun activities with their kids.

“You might be shocked that it’s the kids running the show and not you,” she said. “I always encourage parents to hand over that control whenever you can because your kid has some expertise and probably some stuff you could learn from them.”

For more information about Pirate’s Booty Captain Bob’s Summer Quest, visit the website.

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FKA Twigs is refusing to let Shia LaBeouf rewrite the narrative.

A fresh court argument has sparked renewed debate over accountability, public perception, and who should bear responsibility for the fallout from the years-long case. The filing suggests neither side is ready to let the matter rest.

As the legal fight takes another unexpected turn, FKA Twigs is making it clear she does not agree with LaBeouf’s latest attempt to frame the lasting impact of the case.

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FKA Twigs is pushing back against LaBeouf’s claim that public statements made after their legal settlement harmed his reputation. In a new court filing, the singer argued that any damage to the actor’s public image stemmed from his own actions rather than anything she said after the case concluded.

The filing comes after LaBeouf accused Twigs of violating the terms of their 2025 settlement by discussing him during an interview in which she said she no longer felt “safe” as a woman in the entertainment industry and spoke about supporting other survivors. Twigs maintains those comments did not breach the agreement.

Twigs also argued that LaBeouf cannot blame her for setbacks in his career, pointing instead to his own history of arrests, alleged violent behavior, erratic conduct, and past homophobic remarks. According to the filing, those actions, not her public comments, are what affected his reputation and career prospects, per TMZ.

The Singer Says Settlement Did Not End The Emotional Impact

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The latest court battle arrives months after Twigs publicized her settlement with LaBeouf and said the agreement failed to make up for the emotional turmoil of the years-long litigation. The case never made it to trial, though the singer admitted it’s been a slow process so far to move on.

In an interview after the settlement, Twigs said she still didn’t feel safe even though she had settled the lawsuit. The musician didn’t dwell on what had happened in the past, but instead said she had moved on to assisting groups to support survivors and to rebuilding her life with music and art.

The Blast reported that she described looking ahead as more important than revisiting the painful chapter. The comments offered a rare glimpse into how the settlement affected Twigs personally, even as she tried to close one of the most difficult periods of her life.

FKA Twigs Reflected On Why Speaking Out Mattered

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Twigs filed a lawsuit against LaBeouf in 2020, alleging sexual battery, assault and emotional distress in the wake of their breakup. In the complaint, she alleged that he had been psychologically manipulating her and that she had been subjected to other forms of abuse. Still, the case was settled privately years later.

The legal battle did not go to court, though, and the settlement had polarizing online reactions. Some felt that the dismissal was in favor of LaBeouf; others hoped the agreement would give Twigs a chance to heal and recover.

Despite the case being behind her, the singer has made it clear that it is important to be able to speak openly about her experience. The message has shaped public discussion on the lawsuit and the arguments now being presented by the former couple in court.

The Former Couple’s Settlement Sparked Mixed Reactions From the Public

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The settlement of the lawsuit before trial sparked mixed feelings amongst the public and among fans about its impact on both Twigs and LaBeouf. The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the singer can’t reopen the case against the actor.

Following the settlement, attorneys for both sides released a joint statement confirming they had reached a private agreement while wishing each other “personal happiness, professional success, and peace in the future.”

The Blast reported that the outcome quickly fueled debate online, with some users supporting the dismissal. In contrast, others expressed hope that Twigs could finally find healing after years of litigation.

The settlement also closed one of Hollywood’s most closely watched legal disputes, but it did little to end public discussion surrounding the allegations and their lasting impact on both parties.

FKA Twigs Said Speaking Out Was Bigger Than The Lawsuit

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Long before the latest court filings and settlement dispute, FKA Twigs said the decision to accuse LaBeouf of abuse publicly was driven by a desire to protect others. After filing her 2020 lawsuit, the singer explained that remaining silent was never an option if it meant someone else could experience similar harm.

During an interview with GQ, Twigs said she chose to speak out because she did not want anyone else to get hurt, even if doing so invited criticism or further emotional pain.

She also revealed that thoughts of her future children gave her the courage to tell her story, saying she wanted them to know she stood up for herself despite how difficult the process became. It was reported that the singer viewed speaking out as one of the achievements she was most proud of.

LaBeouf has consistently denied the allegations through his legal team, although he previously acknowledged having a history of hurting people close to him while expressing remorse for his past behavior.

As the former couple’s legal dispute continues to resurface in new ways, will FKA Twigs finally be able to put this painful chapter behind her?

Tom Holland has offered a mysterious new tease about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, revealing that the true meaning behind the film’s title may not become clear until its final shot.

Speaking in the new Disney+ documentary Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man, Holland suggested that the “brand new day” referenced in the title is not where Peter Parker’s latest story begins.

“The ‘Brand New Day’ of this movie, it isn’t the beginning,” Holland said. “It’s the last frame of this movie.”

The cryptic comment has immediately sparked theories about how the upcoming Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures film could end. While the title initially appeared to reference Peter beginning a new life following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Holland’s statement suggests the movie may instead conclude with a major transformation or new beginning for the character.

At the end of No Way Home, Doctor Strange’s spell caused the entire world to forget Peter Parker. Peter was left completely alone, separated from MJ and Ned while continuing to protect New York City as Spider-Man.

Some fans believe the final frame could show Peter finally accepting his new life and moving forward from everything he lost. Others think the ending may reveal that the physical changes and evolving powers teased in the film are permanent, creating a dramatically different version of Spider-Man moving forward.

A more extreme theory connects Holland’s comments to unconfirmed rumors involving the symbiote and Peter potentially being brought back from the dead. Other fans have suggested the “brand new day” could introduce another Spider-Man, including the long-awaited arrival of Miles Morales in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

None of those theories have been confirmed, and Holland’s carefully worded tease could ultimately point toward a more emotional conclusion rather than a massive franchise changing twist.

The comment does make one thing clear. Whatever happens during the final moments of Spider-Man: Brand New Dayappears likely to establish the next chapter of Peter Parker’s journey in the MCU.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026.

The cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” isn’t playing nice any longer! According to a new report, a handful of them have unfollowed the show’s leading lady, Taylor Frankie Paul, after months of drama and internal conflict. The mass unfollowing also comes days after Paul clashed with Whitney Leavitt, who unfollowed her former MomTok colleague earlier in the week.

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“SLOMW” loyalists noticed that several of the cast members have parted ways with Paul on social media, including Miranda Hope and Layla Taylor. According to TMZ, Paul actually unfollowed them first, and they followed suit. The only woman that Paul is seemingly still connected with is Jessi Draper, who voiced support for her earlier in the year amid Paul’s legal battles.

Taylor and Hope explained their reason for unfollowing Paul, with Taylor saying she decided to remove her from her Instagram after realizing Paul was no longer following her. Hope, on the other hand, said she didn’t understand why Paul unfollowed her to begin with, but said she’d no longer continue “investing in something one sided.”

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Hope and Taylor’s actions come immediately after Leavitt unfollowed Paul on Instagram, according to The Blast.

Again, eagle-eyed fans noticed the transaction and were quick to call it out, with Paul responding, “Good.”

Paul, 32, went on to say that she was bothered by Leavitt’s actions, given that she was the only “SLOMW” who vouched for her return after she left the series more than once.

“I bet she doesn’t even recall that. The show I gave her grace against a whole cast MULTIPLE times,” Paul wrote.

While Paul said that she was proud of Leavitt and all of her success, which includes a run on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Chicago” on Broadway, the TV personality admitted she was deeply hurt that Leavitt seemingly turned her back on her while she was at her “lowest.”

“Let’s be honest, she’s been waiting for my downfall since day one, and she still ain’t gonna get it because she could have everything and still chose not to reach a hand,” Paul added.

Taylor Frankie Paul Rubbed Mikayla Matthews The Wrong Way

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Before all of this, Paul went at it with another co-star, Mikayla Matthews, after she shared a TikTok video implying she was the reason her co-stars were experiencing success off the show.

In the video, set to the sound of Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now,” Paul showed screenshots of messages from someone who appears to be her agent offering her lucrative opportunities, such as new TV shows and even writing a book.

Matthews, though, wasn’t pleased with the clip and replied, informing Paul that her behavior made her look small.

“It’s honestly crazy that we’re even arguing about who created what or who’s more relevant. This show was pitched to us, by the way (me, Mayci, Whitney, and Taylor, about stay-at-home moms providing for their families and, of course, ‘MomTok,’ which we all know was started by Miranda, Camille, AND Taylor,” the mother of four commented.

Matthews added, “Constantly reposting things and repeatedly pushing the narrative of, ‘I’m the reason you have this, you only got it cause I turned it down, I’m a star and you’re not as interesting. Don’t forget it,’ seems like weaponizing and manipulating your following to keep yourself in that power position to intimidate the people around you over and over.”

Paul’s Legal Woes Continue To Mount!

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Amid the drama with her cast, Paul is also dealing with deeply personal legal battles. Earlier this year, a Utah court official ordered Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, to stay away from each other for three years after they were involved in alleged domestic disputes.

Most recently, Paul was granted a temporary restraining order for “civil stalking” against Mortensen’s friend, Cru Eaton, after the latter allegedly posted a private video of Paul online.

Prior to that, Utah police officers confirmed in March 2026 that there were open domestic violence cases against Paul and Mortensen that were being investigated.

Amid the investigation, a shocking video from years ago showing Paul striking Mortensen and throwing metal chairs at him was shared online, prompting ABC to cancel her season of “The Bachelorette” and Hulu to pause production on season 5 of “SLOMW.”

Mortensen Wants To Focus On His Son With Paul

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Mortensen released a statement after the video made its rounds, saying he was saddened by the state of his relationship with Paul and that his primary goal moving forward was to be the best father to the son he shares with her, Ever.

“I’m not perfect, and I take accountability for my part. I’m sincerely sorry to those I’ve hurt,” he wrote. “I’m closing an unhealthy chapter and moving forward with hope for better days ahead.”