Future Zahir, Ciara‘s son, has a few years left before he takes off for college. Still, Papa Russell Wilson is making sure his 11-year-old is ready when the time comes! About two weeks ago, they went viral after Russell took Future on his first college campus visit. Now, the internet is giving the NFL player his flowers after Future praised that experience and his “dad” during a red carpet interview.

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Russell Wilson Takes Future On Campus Visit (RECAP)

As mentioned, Russell shared a recap video of his college visit with Future on March 14. The Instagram reel showed them at the University of Texas at Austin and spending time in the Texas Longhorns’ facilities. It starts with them in the car, Russell explaining where they’re at and then turning the camera to his stepson for his thoughts. “I love Texas, this school is great. I love the stadium…everything’s bigger in Texas…look at the stadium, pretty big,” the 11-year-old added.

Future Calls Russell His “Dad” In Sweet Interview

Less than two weeks after the college tour video, Russell, Ciara, Future and their daughter Sienna Princess Wilson attended the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s 89th Annual Gala. The event, held on March 23, was in New York City. The couple’s two younger kids, Win and Amora, were not presented, according to red carpet photos.

While speaking with E! News, the college visit came up. After saying Future had fun, Wilson turned the mic over to his 11-year-old.

“I had a really good time there. I’d really be happy going there in the future, but I really had a good time going there. Going with my dad, just a really good experience for me and him,” Zahir said.

Afterward, Russell complimented his stepson, saying he’s so talented in multiple sports including basketball, football, baseball. “He’s got a bright future,” the dad said, before highlighting his daughter’s talents as well.

“They’re both dreamers, but they work hard at it. They’re talented. That’s what life’s about, these kinds of experiences,” Wilson added.

And Ciara? Cheesing and giggling the whole time watching her hubby and son speak. And we FEEL her ’cause us too sis, us too! For context, Russell met Ciara when Zahir was only nine months old in early 2015, and the following year, he wed the singer. Wilson has previously said that God spoke to him after meeting the infant for the first time.

“When I walked in the room, I see lil’ Future, he’s nine months at the time and he crawls in my lap. It was like, ‘This is gonna be my responsibility.’ I remember leaving that night and God saying to me, ‘Raising this child is gonna be your responsibility.’ I said, ‘God, are you sure this is what you want me to do?’ He said, ‘Son, this is for you.’”

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Social Media Gives Russell His Flowers For Stepping Up

In reaction to the video, The Shade Room’s comment section exploded with love for Russell Wilson. A few stragglers name-dropped Future, the rapper who biologically fathered Future Zahir during a previous relationship with Ciara. However, majority shared praise for Wilson’s fatherhood energy. Within two hours, over 5,000 written reactions from fans and even celebs, like Monica, poured in. 

“As a woman that was raised by her step father this is beautiful to see on so many levels … He’s my Dad & that doesn’t mean I don’t love my father! Kids should not be made to feel weird about loving who loves them❤️ I’m holding mine down because I see about who saw about me ❤️,” Monica commented.

@meeshjessicaparker added, “Love this!!! Kids being loved & supported correctly is what it’s all about❤️.” 

“I’m so happy Ciara found this man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾,” @beelewiz wrote.

@getuptoparr said, “Russ ain’t no step daddy. He a REAL daddy ❤️.” 

“Love that he’s not missing in love. He’s supported and loved on and that’s important for Black boys as well. This is refreshing to see! 😍❤️👑,” @kaywiththevibes commented.

“I love a great step dad ❤️ u can tell he really loves him,” @nenababy_ wrote.

“A man who stepped in and took future as his son as well. A great DAD ❤️😍,” @queenminaaaa added.

“If he said that’s his dad, that’s who shows up for him as his dad,” @dominiquechinn commented.

“At this point Future the stepdaddy,” @the_slimdon joked.

“Say what you want but Russell is what A LOT of these young boys need!!!!! Support and Love goes a longggggg way. ❤️,” @big__ross said.

“Future fathered him but RUSSELL IS HIS DADDY!!!!😍,” @ilovehoneymami added.

“Russell is like my dad who is my step dad but I call him my dad who made sure I was exposed to things. Every young man need this no matter who’s the figure in they life as long as it’s a positive one,” @itsthatboiyoung wrote.

Speaking of Ciara and Russell Wilson raising kids, over the weekend, social media exploded with pregnancy speculations. Wilson has long-talked about wanting ‘Baby Cinco,’ with his wife and CiCi has teased that she’s open to expanding their family. Recently, two outfits had the internet womb-watching. Her song choice, caption and hand placements in a video of one of those ‘fits really fueled the chatter. Catch up by tapping the link below!

Call Her MamaZota? Ciara Fuels Pregnancy Rumors With Cryptic Caption & Hand Placement In New Video

Long before fairy tales were softened into brightly colored bedtime stories, they were something far stranger. Often designed not to comfort but to warn, many were filled with cruel punishments, unsettling transformations, and moral lessons that didn’t always offer easy resolutions. Over time, most of these tales were polished into more palatable, Disney-fied versions, though that’s not to say their original shadows fully disappeared.

Indeed, there are several films that tap directly into a fairy tale’s darker lineage. These aren’t the worlds where good and evil are neatly separated or where happy endings are guaranteed. Instead, these are stories that happily linger in ambiguity, discomfort, and quiet tragedy. So, whether it’s in a castle, a dreamland, or a mere theater, these are the movies that prove that the most powerful fairy tales are the ones that dare to disturb.

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‘The Ugly Stepsister’ (2025)

As a twisted reimagining of the classic Cinderella story, this tale shifts the perspective to the overlooked sibling usually relegated to the margins of the fairy tale. Here, young Elvira (Lea Myren) dreams of nothing more than to marry Prince Julian (Isaac Calmroth), the kingdom’s most desirable bachelor. The problem? She lives in a realm where beauty reigns supreme, and her step-sister Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Naess) just so happens to fit perfectly. In order to compete, Elvira resorts to extreme measures of physical perfection.

What makes The Ugly Stepsister particularly fascinating is how it dismantles the comforting simplicity of the original story. Rather than presenting a clear heroine and villain, the film examines how cruelty and jealousy can fester from insecurity and neglect. Through this unsettling reframe, the movie transforms into something far more psychologically complex and disturbing. Yes, it hones in on its nostalgic roots, but its fresh take on body horror is what truly makes it a delicious nightmare.

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‘Coraline’ (2009)

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When Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) moves into a strange new house, she discovers a hidden door that leads to a parallel world seemingly designed just for her. In this alternate reality, her “Other Mother” and “Other Father” appear far more attentive than her distracted real parents. But what initially feels like a dream quickly turns into a nightmare as Coraline realizes the price of staying in this perfect world may be far more sinister than she ever imagined.

Based on Neil Gaiman‘s novel, Coraline‘s stop-motion animation gives the film a storybook beauty that contrasts sharply with its creeping sense of dread. Indeed, beneath its playful surface lies a classic cautionary tale about temptation, identity, and manipulation. Few animated films balance wonder and genuine terror as effectively as this one, even if it mostly leans a lot heavier into horror, traumatizing audiences across all generations.

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‘Black Swan’ (2011)

Ambitious ballerina Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) lands the coveted dual role in a new production of Swan Lake. But while Nina perfectly embodies the fragile innocence required for the White Swan, her director feels she doesn’t have the dark passion needed to portray the Black Swan — something that Nina’s new rival, Lily (Mila Kunis), does. But as the pressure of perfection intensifies, Nina’s grip on reality begins to fracture.

Drawing heavily from the dark folklore embedded within the Swan Lake story, Black Swan transforms a famous ballet narrative into a haunting exploration of obsession and identity. Nina’s descent into paranoia feels almost mythic, mirroring the tragic transformations common in older fairy tales. Frankly, it’s the classic tale of a tortured artist. And by blending psychological horror with dreamlike imagery, the movie showcases the unsettling power that often lies beneath the seeming elegance of these theatrical stories.

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‘The Company of Wolves’ (1984)

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In the modern world, Rosaleen (Sarah Patterson) is a teenager who lives with her family in their English country house. But she soon begins dreaming about a dark 18th-century village where her sister is killed by wolves. Later on in this dream, Rosaleen is sent to live with her Granny (Angela Lansbury), who eventually fills her head with cautionary tales about the dangers of the forest and “beasts” that hide within men.

As an adaptation of Angela Carter‘s famed short story, which is itself loosely inspired by The Little Red Riding Hood, The Company of Wolves leans into the darker symbolism of the original folklore. Director Neil Jordan crafts a surreal, gothic atmosphere filled with unsettling transformations and fairy tale imagery that borders on nightmare. Better still, the film goes beyond the moral lessons and explores the heavy themes of sexuality, fear, and the loss of innocence. Sure, it’s ambitious in nature, but sometimes fairy tales need that bold, punchy format.

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‘The Pied Piper’ (1986)

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Set in a grotesque, wooden-carved town of Hamelin, the village descends into chaos when a plague of rats infests their land. Luckily, while debating how to rid themselves of the infestation, they meet a mysterious piper whose hypnotic music lures the rats over a cliff. But when greed consumes the villagers, and they refuse to pay the piper what was promised, punishments ensue.

What sets this particular adaptation apart is its striking visual identity. Crafted using stop-motion animation, The Pied Piper feels like a true Grimm fairy tale brought to life (in all its tactile and ominous ways). There’s very little dialogue, allowing the imagery and atmosphere to carry the story’s weight, which makes its moral sting land even harder. In many ways, this film is less a retelling and more a sensory nightmare — one that captures the bleak, cautionary essence of the original tale with unsettling precision.

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‘Legend’ (1985)

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In a mystical forest world, the forces of darkness plot to plunge the land into eternal night by destroying the last remaining unicorns. But when Princess Lili (Mia Sara) unknowingly helps set this plan into motion, it falls to a young forest dweller named Jack (Tom Cruise) to restore balance before the sinister Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) completes his plan.

Directed by film icon Ridley Scott, Legend embraces the visual grandeur of classic fantasy while amplifying its darker undertones. The film’s elaborate sets, eerie lighting, and striking creature designs create a world that feels both enchanting and ominous. But what makes this even better is how it’s a tale rooted in primal themes, whether it’s innocence corrupted, nature threatened, or darkness always waiting to reclaim the world. Many would even argue that Curry’s iconic portrayal of the horned villain remains one of fantasy cinema’s most unforgettable antagonists. It’s a true underrated ’80s gem.

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‘The Fall’ (2006)

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In a Los Angeles hospital during the 1920s, a bedridden and paralyzed stuntman named Roy (Lee Pace) befriends a young girl recovering from a broken arm. To pass the time (though with ulterior motives), Roy narrates an elaborate fantasy story about a band of heroes seeking revenge against a ruthless governor. But as the tale unfolds, it begins to mirror their real-life growing bond.

What starts as a whimsical adventure gradually reveals a far darker emotional core. In The Fall, Roy’s story reflects his own despair and fractured hopes, immediately blurring the line between escapist fantasy and painful reality. Director Tarsem Singh fills the film with breathtaking imagery of vibrancy and grandeur. And yet this beautiful story-world is only elevated by the tragedy that drives it. As a true hidden masterpiece of the fantasy genre, this is a reminder of how most classic fairy tales often emerge from deeply human pain.

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‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)

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Set in post-Civil War Spain, young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) moves with her pregnant mother to the countryside under the command of her cruel stepfather. Isolated and frightened, she discovers an ancient labyrinth where a mysterious faun informs her that she may just be the reincarnated princess of an underground kingdom — so long as she completes three dangerous tasks.

In true Guillermo del Toro fashion, Pan’s Labyrinth masterfully intertwines harsh historical reality with dark fairy-tale fantasy. Indeed, the magical world Ofelia encounters is not just a place of comfort, but one filled with strange creatures, moral tests, and frightening consequences. This juxtaposition of human cruelty and mythic storytelling effectively captures the original spirit of folklore, where wonder and horror exist side by side. The result is a haunting modern tale that feels timeless, tragic, and utterly unforgettable.

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2.

Since its premiere in early 2025, The Pitt has given the medical drama genre a much-needed boost. The HBO Max series, currently airing its second season, takes a real-time approach to a city emergency room, with every episode covering a single hour in a hectic day shift. With an ensemble made up of both experienced and still-learning medical professionals, The Pitt has earned overwhelming praise for its realistic depiction of an overflowing ER, and Season 3 is already on the way.

There are very few medical shows like The Pitt, but it has drawn numerous comparisons to another ground-breaking title in the genre: ER. The 15-season hit redefined how hospitals were shown on TV and launched countless careers, including a then-unknown George Clooney. The Pitt was created by former ER producer R. Scott Gemmill, is produced by ER showrunner John Wells, and is led by ER‘s ostensible lead, Noah Wyle. By exploring a very different medical reality and adopting its own storytelling rhythm, The Pitt is decidedly its own show. Still, its creative team is no doubt very aware of the path ER paved for them, and Season 2 is quietly paying tribute to its predecessor.

‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Subtly Calls Back to ‘ER’s Costumes

The Pitt Season 2’s biggest crisis thus far begins when Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center is threatened with a cyberattack. As a preventative measure, the internet and all the computers have been shut off, forcing the staff to revert to a pre-digital emergency department. This almost immediately poses a challenge, particularly for the younger doctors who have only ever worked with online charts and orders, leading Charge Nurse Dana (Katherine LaNasa) to call in a former employee with experience in an analog ER. Episode 9 sees the arrival of Rusty Schwimmer‘s Monica, a nurse who, as she puts it, was “laid off by the digital revolution.” She’s sporting a floral-patterned scrub coat when she arrives, and for ER fans, it might look familiar. It is similar to a coat worn by Haleh (Yvette Freeman), one of ER‘s most prominent recurring nurses, in Season 9. Though it isn’t clear if it is the same exact piece of clothing, it’s a clever visual reference all the same.

The Pitt has avoided making more overt references to ER, but it’s inevitable that viewers will think of the two shows together, considering their premises and creative teams. Rather than bringing in high-profile cameos from major ER stars like Clooney or Anthony Edwards, or making meta quips about Dr. Robby’s time as a med student, The Pitt is focusing on the realistic details that have a place in all medical dramas, reminding viewers that these situations might be dramatized for television, but they’re not so far off from the real world.

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‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Puts Even More of the Spotlight on the Nurses

By calling back to ER‘s characters and costuming, The Pitt is offering both a smart little Easter egg for fans and referencing the deeper history at play here. ER aired from 1994 to 2009, covering a time before tablets replaced clipboards and the COVID-19 pandemic completely shattered the status quo for healthcare. The medical professionals on that show regularly had to write orders and patient charts by hand, and they had to keep everything straight without the help of a computerized system. Usually, it was the nurses who kept everything running smoothly, as they’d often be left to write up and submit orders for labs or medications.

Perhaps the strongest connection between ER and The Pitt thus far has been their insistence that nurses are the lifeblood of any emergency department. It was a common refrain on ER, and The Pitt Season 2 even dedicated a whole episode to PTMC’s nursing staff. That installment was an overt acknowledgment of their contributions to hospitals, and Monica’s role in the season is a subtler tribute. Wearing that scrub coat establishes her as a nurse who worked in the early 2000s, the same era that ER thrived in. As she was laid off when the hospital went more digital, she’s only ever worked in an analog emergency room, so she isn’t floundering like the others.

Monica’s ability to remain focused and give order to the chaotic department seems like a superhuman feat, but it’s also exactly how nurses used to do their jobs decades ago. It looks natural on ER, but as The Pitt has hammered home this season, the medical field has drastically changed, and though tech has made some things easier, it’s also altered the skills these professionals rely on. Monica’s arrival at PTMC — and the outfit she’s elected to wear — is a striking callback to a different time and a poignant tribute to the impressive contributions of nurses from all decades.

Days of Our Lives early weekly spoilers for March 30th through April 3rd excite as Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) infuriates Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) and it’s about to be nuclear war.

As we always do on early edition day. We start with what’s coming the rest of this week and then we jump into what is ahead for next week.

Wednesday, March 25th Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Marlena Finds Out Disturbing News

So, on Wednesday, March 25th, we’ve got Marlena finding out some very, very disturbing news. And I expect that Tate Black (Leo Howard), Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis), and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), or some combination of them, are going to tell Marlena that Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote) played switcheroo with the skin supplements and the psychiatric medication.

Plus, Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) are bantering and insulting each other. And I’m sure it’s about Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte) because Leo now firmly believes Gwen was involved in Dimitri’s kidnapping, which of course she was. She and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) masterminded it.

DOOL Spoilers: Liam a Free Man

Liam Selejko (Hank Northrop) gets some good news from Arianna Horton (Marissa Reyes). This is Marissa Reyes last air date as Arianna and then we’re going to have the new one coming on in April. Air date TBD. So with Klaus Mueller (Bassel Alzaro) dead and Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) also supposedly dead, Liam should be in the clear to go home to his kid.

Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) confronts EJ and I wonder if she’s going to blame him for Rachel’s latest crisis with the alleged supplement and pill swap. Everybody completely believes the kid did it. And I mean reasonably yes, especially Sarah since Rachel tried to poison her. Rachel’s innocent on this occasion, but people rightfully are assuming the worst. So maybe EJ can reassure Sarah and or Rachel.

Plus, Kristen and Rachel head into their hearing in front of the judge about EJ’s shooting. Kristen’s going to recant her confession. Rachel’s going to make one. Brady and Kristen are there, and Rachel is nervous. She’s holding her dad’s hand. Marlena shows up, too. And the judge says she will rule on the second request at the conclusion of the punishment. And I wonder if it might be something about custody.

Days of Our Lives Thursday Spoilers, March 26th: Kristen Acts Up in Court

Thursday, March 26, Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) offers Shawn-Douglas Brady (Brandon Beemer) to come stay with her while he recuperates. And the question is, how will Belle Brady (Martha Madison) react? How will Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) react? And what is next? Will Shawn say yes? I hope so.

As expected, Kristen is going to be her usual charming self in front of the judge and start something. And then Belle has to scramble to try and protect Rachel from criminal charges being filed against her. So, Belle may try and help stop this, but I don’t know if the judge will be lenient since the DA is Rachel’s aunt.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: JJ Confides in Theo

Also, Theo listens as JJ Deveraux (Casey  Moss) opens up and I think he’s going to tell Theo about the shooting situation and how he froze up and that, you know, one guy got his arm grazed and then Shawn is out of work and has been shot and it’s all because of JJ not doing his duty because he freaked out.

Plus, Marlena and EJ find common ground on Thursday. I’m sure that’s because they’re both concerned about Rachel’s sentencing. And I do suspect Marlena is going to recommend inpatient care, you know, maybe as a revered shrink, maybe as a grandma who’s concerned. And obviously, it’s about the pill swap. So, Marlena may tell the judge everything. We’ll see.

Friday, March 27th: Kristen Furious with Marlena on DOOL

Friday, March 27th, Marlena telling the judge everything may be why Kristen takes her anger out on Marlena. She’s absolutely furious at her. And you know, Dr. Evans may suggest that Rachel needs to go into Bayview for a very long time.

I mean, Marlena, I think, like everybody else, has concluded that Rachel did this supplement swap even though the real culprit is Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd). And I expect that Marlena may tell Kristen outside of the judge’s earshot if Brady hasn’t already told her.

You know, I kind of hope that Marlena doesn’t spill the beans on Rachel. But then again, maybe she thinks that she’s protecting the kid long-term. You know, protecting her long-term well-being if she has to pay consequences for her actions and gets back under full psychiatric care because this seems bad. It seems like a big backslide on Days of our Lives.

Rachel is absolutely devastated on Friday when the judge hands down the verdict. So, looks like Sophia really screwed Rachel over. Now, admittedly, Sophia couldn’t have known this would happen, but she was manipulating a kid who’s much younger than her.

Days of our Lives: Sophia Crashes the Adoption Meeting

Meanwhile, speaking of manipulations, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens) head into their appointment to finalize the adoption, and that’s another situation Sophia wants to manipulate.

So, Melinda Trask (Tina Huang) is going to interrupt the adoption meeting, and she’s going to tell Johnny and Chanel and the judge the adoption can’t be finalized until we hear from this person. And then Sophia walks through the door. She’s dressed nice.

She’s looking sane, but she’s not. And I’m sure that Sophia is going to object to finalization of the adoption. EJ steps up on Friday and I wonder if the whole thing with the pills is going to circle around.

If Rachel denies having anything to do with it and says Sophia is the one who sent her the bottle of pills, you know, if they haven’t taken out the trash, the wrapper is still there and it may show it came from Bayview, which would be pretty good evidence.

Then, you know, if EJ got wind of that, he could roll into that adoption meeting and absolutely blow Sophia out of the water. That’s what I hope happens. We’ll see if we get a soapy result like that.

Week of March 30th-April 3rd Spoilers on Days of Our Lives

March 30th through April 3rd, we’re probably going to see Rachel heading somewhere. Even if this Sophia thing is proven to everybody else, the judge made her ruling. And you know, we’ll see if that can be backpedaled at all. If not, you know, hopefully Rachel’s not going to be heading to juvie, maybe another mental hospital, will hopefully not be Bayview if Sophia remains there.

I fully expect Rachel to unload and tell her parents and maybe Marlena and Tate and Holly that Sophia has been faking all along. Just all her dirty deeds completely rat her out. You know, if Rachel cannot avoid consequences of her past actions, she may decide to just burn Sophia down with her because of this pill twist. And the bottom line is she’s lost leverage on Rachel because of this.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Alex Unhappy with Stephanie & Jeremy’s Bond

Stephanie Johnson‘s (Abigail Klein) new attitude about Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) may confuse her husband, Alex Kiriakis. Jada and Shawn may rekindle during his recovery. Sarah is ready to get closer to Brady, but not too close.

They’re in that slow burn phase, but with Rachel possibly going away and also giving her blessing to Brady, he and Sarah can move forward. Sarah and Xander Kiriakis Cook (Paul Telfer) have both admitted there’s still love there, but they just can’t make their marriage work.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Guilt-Ridden Gabi Helps Titan?

Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) may assuage her guilt over Titan’s downfall, which of course she helped orchestrate. She may help Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier). She may help Titan. You know, I don’t think he’d take her money, but she might offer to bring Gabi Chic back over under the Titan umbrella.

Also, with the recent ISA search in Alamania, they may have found more of Stefan DiMera’s (Brandon Barash) writing samples that could help to invalidate those divorce documents so that Gabi inherits lots of money she could use to actually help bail Titan out.

Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) should be waking up any day now, maybe even before Stefano DiMera’s will is read. Plus, Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) return with the twins, and there are a bunch of recasts coming in April. We’re going to tell you about that in its very own video.

Hoda Kotb reflected on how Savannah Guthrie has continued to navigate mother Nancy Guthrie‘s missing case.

“There is a desperation and also a steeliness about Savannah,” Kotb, 61, shared on the Wednesday, March 25, episode of the Today show. “She’s hoping that somebody — whoever this person is — will see something and say something.”

Kotb, who had a sit-down interview with Savannah, 54, noted that they talked “about so many things.”

“She talks about the investigation, she talks about her faith and she talks about how she’s getting through,” Kotb continued. “That was one portion there, and then the next portion you’ll see how she talks about how God’s holding her hand.”

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Questions still remain after Today show host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the news on February 1, sharing a missing person report via X. Nancy was described as a “vulnerable adult” who was last seen “at her residence” within Arizona’s Catalina Foothills area on the evening […]

After speaking with her friend on camera, Kotb was in awe of Savannah’s strength, adding, “I was sort of marveling that she was able to sit there with an outfit on, have a conversation and also have direct thoughts about what she sees going forward. … It’s like no one’s stealing her joy, so you’ll see both sides of that.”

Savannah got emotional during a segment for the morning show while detailing the ongoing search for Nancy.

“Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony,” she shared about the “unbearable” pain of waiting for updates. “And to think of what she went through. I wake up every night in the middle of the night. Every night. And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable.”

Nancy, 84, was reported missing in February, one day after she was last seen in Arizona. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos later noted that there were “concerning circumstances” found in Nancy’s home.

“She’s very alert, she’s of good, sound mind,” he told reporters, adding that Nancy is “not in good” physical health. “I hope we find her safe and sound, but we can’t ignore what’s in front of us.”

Savannah, meanwhile, has been absent from Today amid her mother’s disappearance. She previously shared a statement from her family with the show, which read, “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.”

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Savannah and her siblings, Annie and Camron Guthrie, have since kept sharing public messages in hopes that their mother’s kidnapper would listen. In February, they confirmed that the reward for Nancy’s return had been raised to $1 million.

“She may have already gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in heaven with her mom and her dad and with her beloved brother, Pierce, and with our daddy. If this is what is to be, then we will accept it,” Savannah said at the time. “But we need to know where she is. We need her to come home.”

The FBI has previously released photos and video footage of a subject outside of Nancy’s home.

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Paramount has announced that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will be cancelled after airing its second season sometime next year. That’s welcome news, but for most Trekkies, it doesn’t go far enough.

The problem with this announcement is that Paramount still plans to air the show’s second season. They completed filming it several months ago, and since they’ve already got the footage, you can see why they might think it makes sense to dump whatever they’ve got online, as long as they’ve got it.

It doesn’t have to be that way, though. There is another path. Paramount could Batgirl Starfleet Academy.

Batgirling – The act of a studio permanently shelving a completed or near-completed film or series because it is deemed unreleasable, choosing instead to claim a financial loss through a tax write-off rather than risk public exposure or reputational damage.

The Batgirl Precedent

In 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery made an unusual decision: it canceled an upcoming Batgirl movie after filming had already wrapped and the film had entered post-production. The superhero outing, starring Leslie Grace and featuring Michael Keaton’s return as Batman, had a reported budget of around $90 million and was originally planned for release on HBO Max.

Instead of finishing and releasing the movie, the studio chose to shelve it and treat the production cost as a financial loss. This allowed Warner Bros. Discovery to reduce its taxable income through a write-down, a legal accounting strategy tied to its post-merger restructuring. Batgirl has never been released and never will be.

Why Batgirling Starfleet Academy Makes Sense

Starfleet Academy has the lowest viewer rating of almost anything on television. According to some reports, the show performed 20% worse than even Paramount’s most pessimistic projections predicted. It didn’t just fail; it tainted the brand in a way Star Trek may not recover from.

In that context, why would any for-profit company want to release more of it? There’s basically no value in releasing it, because no one will watch it. Meanwhile, there’s huge potential value in not releasing it, because doing so protects your brand from further reputational harm.

Most importantly, fans don’t want it. We asked Trekkies on X if they’d like to see Starfleet Academy’s second season released. Nearly 85% of respondents voted for Batgirling it.

There’s currently a petition running on Change.org asking Paramount to Batgirl Starfleet Academy season 2. If you’re part of that 85%, consider signing it to send Paramount a message. Maybe it’s time Star Trek fans were heard.

Ashley Iaconetti isn’t too worried about The Real Housewives of Rhode Island impacting her relationship with husband Jared Haibon.

“I know that since we’ve been through the spotlight together, that neither of us are going to feel affected by it,” Ashley, 38, told Us Weekly exclusively during the RHORI cast’s first interviews. “We have been under the spotlight together. This isn’t going to be a new thing.”

She added, “I just think that’s nice that we’re not gonna have a new thing thrown at our relationship.”

Ashley explained that she and Jared, both Bachelor Nation alums, have already experienced “the struggles” of putting their relationship under a microscope on a reality show.

“We, honestly, know how to navigate it pretty well. It’s our foundation,” Ashley explained. “I would say we, kind of, know how this is gonna go. We know we have our priorities in line, for sure.”

Ashley and Jared, 37, wed in August 2019 after they experienced a series of ups and downs on two seasons of Bachelor in Paradise. The two have since relocated to Rhode Island, where they live with sons Dawson, 4, and Hayden, 20 months.

“We’re very grateful for having previous experience when jumping into this. I cannot imagine starting to get a spotlight on me in my late 30s,” Ashley explained to Us. “We’re really super grateful we’ve had [a] background in it.”

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The newly minted Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast has the complete support of their better halves. Bravo announced during its annual BravoCon convention in November 2025 that a new Housewives iteration would take place in the Ocean State. “The Real Housewives hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise […]

The RHORI trailer teased an inside look at aspects of Ashley and Jared’s marriage that Bachelor Nation fans haven’t seen before — including the financial aspect of their business Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge.

“It’s our real life. Audrey’s, ever since it opened, it’s been such a work of love for Jared and so many hours get put into that place. He’s really grateful he did it,” she explained, noting there are always questions about renewing the lease. “It’s always a debate on whether it’s worth keeping because it’s really about his happiness.”

When it came to being so honest on the show, Ashley said she and Jared knew doing RHORI was “too good of an opportunity” to skip out on.

Newcomer Jo-Ellen Tiberi, meanwhile, had in-depth conversations with husband Gary Tiberi about signing on for RHORI.

“Gary and I talked a lot about our family. That’s our No. 1 focus,” she explained, telling Us that their “biggest concern” was with their 11-year-old son and “if anyone was going to tease him.” (The couple are also parents to a 4-year-old and 18-month-old.)

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Many reality TV stars have handed in their roses for slots on Bravo. Ashley Iaconetti rose to fame on Chris Soules’ season of The Bachelor followed by stints on Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Winter Games before eventually marrying her BiP crush, Jared Haibon, in 2019. Nearly five years later, the pair will make the […]

“I want to protect my kids. That was probably our biggest thing,” she said. “Gary and I have known each other since we were in high school. We know everything about each other. He knows the good, he knows the bad. I do, too. So if my husband loves me and my friends, it’s not going to change anything.”

Rosie DiMare told Us that, looking back, she should have had more discussions with husband Rich DiMare about the show.

“We didn’t have any boundaries going into it, and I kind of wish that we had,” she said. “We should probably talk about that if we’re going to do [another] season.”

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres on Bravo Thursday, April 2, with a second episode premiering on Sunday, April 5. New episodes will be released on Sundays, streaming via Peacock the following day.

For more from the RHORI cast, pick up this week’s issue of Us Weekly.