By Will LeBlanc
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Apollo 18 slipped into theaters in 2011 with a marketing hook built around “lost NASA footage,” leaning hard on viral ambiguity rather than star power. Unfortunately, a movie like Apollo 18 has a huge hurdle to overcome before it even gets started. It must defeat the “it’s just another found footage horror movie” naysayers and become its own unique film. Apollo 18 doesn’t exactly do that, but it does manage to get a few good scares out of the audience and send everyone home feeling like they should probably sleep with the lights on.

After the Apollo 17 mission, Apollos 18, 19, and 20 were canceled due to budgetary concerns at NASA, or so the public was meant to think. Apollo 18 intimates that only 19 and 20 were completely shut down, and that 18 was carried out under heavy classification by the Department of Defense.

In Apollo 18, three astronauts were sent into space to place equipment on the moon that would help the United States spy on the Soviet Union. At least, that’s what they thought. The DoD had other plans, though, as the crew unwittingly investigated an extra-terrestrial presence on the moon, which obviously started stirring up some trouble.

Apollo 18 makes every effort to make sure that you are paying attention to Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 when he explains every aspect of his mission to his son. Terms like “orbiter” and “LEM” are in heavy rotation between the astronauts with a dash of some technical jargon that will at least register in your brain if you’ve seen other space flight films rather than simply pinging off your atmosphere.

Of course, a film that takes place between three astronauts in a six-foot by six-foot space won’t make for the wordiest piece, but the few scientific words they do use make perfect sense even to the layman.

Realistically, this kind of Apollo 18 storytelling wouldn’t work in any other format than “found footage”. There’s virtually no character development; there are no side characters to act as exposition sponges to be talked at, just to get story elements across to the audience, and the astronauts are all pretty interchangeable.

It makes sense that the characters would all be very similar; they all went through the same training program, after all. As for exposition, why would these astronauts stop and explain what’s going on aloud to each other when they both already know what’s going on?

It could have been very distracting if Apollo 18 director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego had decided to stick huge swaths of dialogue into the film, having the characters dig deep into anything other than their current situation on the moon, and omitting it helped keep the story concise. But that doesn’t mean the movie was perfect.

Apollo 18’s first mistake was telling the audience that the entire film was edited from 80 hours of footage that mysteriously appeared on lunartruth.com. If that were true, then this film was edited together by the saddest jerk who ever bought Final Cut Pro.

Apollo 18 is, without a doubt, meant to be a horror film and in no way resembles anything other than a horror film. If this footage actually existed in this public database, the first film assembled would undoubtedly be 100% more educational. Sure, the content would be frightening, but the main goal would be to get this information across to viewers, not make them piss their pants in fear.

The Apollo 18 editing itself a lot of the time was barely editing at all, and a lot of times we actually see the ends of reels of the 16mm film the crew was supposedly filming with, an easy fix for anyone who knows how to operate an editing suite. Which leads to the film’s biggest shortcoming.

Apollo 18 is tiresome just to look at. It’s shot with about three stationary cameras and two handhelds that the astronauts frequently carry, and none of them seem to be shooting in the same format. The clarity is constantly shifting, the colors bend, and watching static roll across the screen like on a poorly tracked VCR gets really old, really fast. I recognize that they wouldn’t be shooting in HD, but a lot of the artificially added aging Apollo 18’s editors did to the footage is more distracting than it needed to be to uphold the authenticity of the story.

Fortunately, the film does enough right that even though you’re so tired of the footage itself, the story has immersed you enough to ignore it and just hang on for the ride. 90% of the film’s “scariness”, for lack of a better term, comes from the relentless atmospheric noise the sound team created.

There’s a constant undulating hum that builds a sense of unease on its own, regardless of the fact that there are also aliens on the moon. That, coupled with the LEM’s irregular beeps and boops, will unsettle even the most veteran horror fans.

Apollo 18’s greatest success is its capitalizing on one of mankind’s greatest fears: the ultimate isolation. This doesn’t take place in a house where, if you need help, you can call a priest, or in the woods, where, if you were to run far enough in one direction, you’d eventually find the end.

Apollo 18 takes place on the moon in one of the most claustrophobic places ever filmed. Even more so than the Apollo 13 living quarters. If there’s anything malevolent inside these astronauts’ living space, and there frequently is, they take minutes to suit up if they want to go outside away from the threat, and if they even get out the door, they’re on the freakin’ moon.

They don’t have neighbors, they don’t have help, they just have nothingness. Literally. Just the vacuum of space. That is terrifying. Having one thing actively trying to kill you is scary enough, but when there are a dozen ways for you to accidentally die on your own, you can’t help but be terrified.

Apollo 18 makes its mistakes, but ultimately, the film is enjoyable if you’re looking for a good scare. It’s a little slow and arduous at times, and it certainly lacks depth in its story and explanations, but the mystery is part of what the director is trying to create, and it helps support the film’s authenticity. Apollo 18 isn’t perfect, but it’s definitely worth your time if you go into it looking for horror.

Prince William was not looking forward to the great expose from his estranged brother and his wife.

The Prince of Wales was reportedly not excited to hear the content of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s interview with Oprah Winfrey, based on the couple’s history of being very open with the family’s best-kept secret.

Prince William and Prince Harry’s relationship broke down after the latter and his wife left their role in the Royal family in 2020 on the basis of media bullying and racism within the royal family.

In Kate Middleton’s latest biography, “Kate! The Courage, Grace and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen,” author Christopher Andersen had things to say about her husband being “literally sick with worry” in the build-up to Harry and Meghan’s explosive sit-down with Oprah Winfrey. According to Andersen, Middleton admitted that she could hear her husband throwing up in the bathroom for a full week before the interview aired.

The father of three was even “too distracted to think of food” because he was unsure of what his brother and sister-in-law could tell the press. Meghan and Harry did eventually say a lot in the interview, including Middleton’s heated argument with Meghan over a dress for Princess Charlotte for the wedding.

Harry equally confirmed that he was not on good terms with his brother, as there was a lot of hurt between the two of them. As shared by Page Six, Harry and Meghan also revealed that some unnamed members of the royal family raised concerns with Harry over the skin color of their unborn child and its consequences for the monarchy.

The Prince Of Wales Wants Harry & Meghan To Stop Milking Their Royal Family Privileges

In May, The Blast reported that sources from the palace shared that while rumors of reconciliation between the estranged members of the royal family are on a high, important requests are being made by Prince William.

According to the source, the Prince of Wales has now asked that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex find a way to stop monetizing their royal status, especially since they have not been putting in the work for years now.

The recent trip to Australia by Harry and Meghan also set some alarms off because the optics really felt like they were trying to financially benefit from the several commercial engagements that surfaced during the trip. 

Harry and Megan participated in ticketed events and appeared on “MasterChef Australia” alongside paid appearances at a women’s retreat with ticket prices running into thousands.

Prince William Wants Accountability From His Estranged Younger Brother

The father-of-three has reportedly iced out his brother for years now, which has been the stumbling block on the path to reconciliation between them. According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, the Prince of Wales sees his baby brother as the least trustworthy person around.

William himself allegedly has zero tolerance for perceived betrayals, and his memory often serves him right when it comes to recollecting and keeping streaks. In the words of British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard:

“Prince William is known to take a harder line than some. He’s setting his agenda for the future of the monarchy. There’s a difference between being ruthless and holding people accountable. He’s fearless and has a strong moral character.”

William reportedly knows that loyalty cuts both ways because betrayal has a very long shelf life, and all he wants is for Harry to hold himself accountable for future purposes.

William Claimed The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Labeled His Wife

The Blast shared that shortly after Meghan and Harry left their royal duties behind and started a new life in the United States, he leveled hefty allegations against the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Prince and Princess of Wales allegedly never expected Prince Harry to end up with someone like Meghan, despite being huge fans of her show “Suits.” Harry continued that the famous status of Meghan, including her successful career, threatened his family, as there was a lot of stereotyping that was happening, and he was also guilty of it at the beginning of their relationship.

Harry continued that Markle’s background as an American actress, a divorcée, and a biracial woman may have influenced how some members of his family view her. He concluded that the stereotype definitely served as a barrier to them introducing or welcoming her into the family as one of them.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Want Their Own Australian Tour

Following the impressive visit of Harry and Meghan to Australia, William and Kate are also quietly planning their official royal trip, branded as the revenge tour. The royal couple is reportedly very aware that they need to give Australia a well-deserved royal visit, and it is their job to make it happen.

The planned tour will reportedly mark William and Kate’s first official visit to the country in over a decade, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, will be along for the ride.

In 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended an invitation to the future king when he paid a visit to the United Kingdom. He had assured the Royal Family that they would always be welcome in Australia, should they decide to plan a future tour.

Will Prince William and Prince Harry ever make up?

Young and the Restless shows Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) so focused on getting the family business back that she is acting just like Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and isn’t thinking about all the people she’s hurting in the process. Victoria is so busy trying to impress Victor and get Daddy’s approval that she hasn’t seen that this could cost her literally everything.

Victoria Acting Just Like Victor on Young and the Restless

So, you guys probably remember when Victoria was CEO of Newman and she was being totally ruthless. She pushed Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) out. She kind of pushed Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) aside and others in the family to make room for her boy toy at the time, Nate Hastings. (Sean Dominic). She was doing Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) dirty and Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) dirty and just and even Victor. And now Victoria is back to basically the same old awful antics.

Victoria knows that Victor was the first one to attack with the AI. He took down Cane Ashby‘s (Billy Flynn) company and then he took down Matt Clark‘s (Roger Howarth). Although, to be clear, nobody cares about Matt. But now, Victoria is using a double standard when karma bit Victor and the AI was flipped around and used on them when he started it.

It’s understandable that Victoria wants their family business back, but the way she’s helping Victor get it back is so sketchy. He wants to make Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), Cane, and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) pay as much as possible for crossing him. And Victoria is in agreement.

Victoria Keeps Victim Shaming Jack on Y&R

And Victor literally just said he does not care who gets hurt. And Victoria has already been grilled repeatedly over condoning Victor kidnapping Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and tossing him on a yacht with crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk). But Victoria is victim shaming because let’s be clear, Jack was drugged and raped.

And that is the least terrible of her recent bad behavior. And with her blindly doing Victor’s bidding, she hasn’t stopped to think what it might cost her. I think Victoria could lose everything that’s important to her by playing these revenge games. And she may find herself regretting her actions because she can’t see Victor for who he is, the villain in all of this largely.

Victoria Could Lose Nate on Young and the Restless

So, the first thing that Victoria might lose from her life is her blossoming relationship with Nate. He and Victoria rebuilt their friendship after his brother Damian Kane (Jermaine Rivers) died and also after Cole Howard (J. Eddie Peck) passed away and eventually her and Nate’s old feelings started heating up. And they’re on the brink of being back in a full-blown romantic relationship.

But Victoria’s already been showing red flags. Nate is not in favor of all this vengeful stuff because of Victor and Victoria. We’ve already seen Phyllis arrested this week, which that’s fine, whatever. But when Cane is arrested later this week, he may not be able to leave town to go donate bone marrow to Lily’s bio dad, who could very well die without a donor.

Nate Confronts Victoria on Y&R

Lily and Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore) are Nate’s family. And he’s going to be horrified and disgusted when he finds out that Victoria’s actions could cost Malcolm his life. So, Nate rushes over to the GCAC to comfort Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) this week after Cane is arrested. And I’m sure that Lily is going to tell Nate that Victor has trumped up evidence to target Cane.

And I think Nate will turn around and grill Victoria, who is going to do her lie and deny like she did with Billy this week. But once Nate reveals that Victor and Victoria are going to get Malcolm killed, that should be a game changer for her. Plus, the evidence is all faked. It’s not like Victoria handed over actual real proof to Christine Williams Romalotti (Lauralee Bell).

Claire May Confront Victoria on Young and the Restless

I also think Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) might have some things to say to her mom, Victoria. I’m sure Holden Novak‘s (Nathan Owens) going to tell Claire that thanks to her granddad and her mom, Cane was arrested, so now he can’t make it to New York to donate to Malcolm.

And Young and the Restless spoilers have Claire making a bold move to support Holden this week. So, I’m wondering if Claire confronts her mom and her granddad and demands they drop the charges on Cane so he can go donate to Malcolm as planned. But I don’t think Victor’s going to listen to anything Claire or anybody else has to say. But Victoria might listen.

Claire may give her mom a soft ultimatum, you know. And tell Victoria that she’s done enabling Victor’s bad behavior. I think we are just about at the point where Claire can no longer turn a blind eye. Claire already threatened to walk away from Victor before and she may tell Victoria she’s done.

The Young and the Restless: Nikki Disgusted with Victoria

And there’s also her mom Nikki to consider. She will likely tell Victoria she has picked the wrong side. Nikki already tried to talk sense to Victoria and I think that Nikki might be disgusted that Victoria is helping fake evidence and is blindly excusing and enabling Victor, which is honestly what Nikki’s done for years, but she seems to be finally done with that.

She may worry also that Victoria could face legal consequences for giving the DA fraudulent information that is against the law. So, I doubt Nikki’s going to care much about Phyllis being arrested. But Cane’s arrest risks Malcolm’s life and Billy’s arrest is problematic because he’s the father of Victoria’s children, Nikki’s grandkids, you know. So, she may tell Victoria that she can’t be around her as long as she is acting as sketchy as Victor. Now, I don’t think Nikki would cut Victoria out of her life, but she may tell her, “Go think about what you’re doing” because Nikki doesn’t approve. Not at all.

Lily May Expose Victor’s Lies on Y&R

I also bet Lily is going to blow up at Victor and Victoria over Cane’s arrest. And Lily might tell Victoria and Nikki exactly what Victor promised to fake the kidnapping, which is Chancellor. Why would Lily keep any of Victor’s secrets at this point? And he has been lying to the whole family this whole time.

Lily is absolutely terrified this week when Cane is hauled away in handcuffs and she can’t believe what’s happening. He promises Lily that Amanda Sinclair (Mishael Morgan) will bail him out and he will make it there to donate. But let’s be real, Victor destroyed Cane’s company first. So, Victor is not the victim here. He is the aggressor.

I also wonder if Victoria’s brothers, Nick and Adam, will be down with them using this fake evidence. Not that Victor will listen to them either. Now, I doubt her brothers would cut Victoria out of their lives or anything like that, but Nick has told Victoria before to stop acting like their father. Also, there’s Billy and Victoria’s kids, Johnny and Katie. They’re going to be shocked and horrified to hear that their dad is going to jail because their mom faked evidence. And why would Billy cover for her? Why would Billy not tell them that Victor and Victoria set him up?

Billy Ripped Away from Sally & Their Baby on Young and the Restless

Plus, Sally’s pregnant and she’s going to be disgusted that Victoria and Victor faked this evidence and are taking the father of her child away from her while she’s pregnant. Because again, the evidence is fake. It’s not like they have real evidence of wrongdoing. And that means that Christine is set to be publicly embarrassed when the truth comes out.

And she may lash back at Victor and Victoria. Phyllis already warned Christine last week and tells her again when she oversees her arrest, that this is all faked. She’s told by Phyllis, I’m sure Cane and Billy and their lawyers are going to say the same thing. And if Christine pushes forward with fake evidence, she could be kicked out as district attorney and even disbarred.

Victoria Could Face Arrest Herself on Y&R

So, I wonder in the end if Victoria might wind up losing her freedom and faces arrest herself because she’s the one who gave the fraudulent evidence to Christine knowing 100% it had been faked. And of course, Victor probably doesn’t care. He’s risking Victoria’s freedom.

He doesn’t care about anybody right now. So, I just wonder how far Victoria is going to let Victor’s vengeful fixation run her life and ruin her life. If Victoria keeps on like this, she could lose everybody important to her and in the end still may not have Victor’s approval. You know how he is.

Billy Eichner is revealing where he stands with Colton Underwood after saying the reality star could be the “first gay Bachelor” before he came out.

“I went on The Bachelor before we knew he was gay. As I joke, I said — because we knew he was a virgin — I said, ‘You might be the first gay Bachelor and we don’t even know it.’ And then when he came out a few years later, that went very viral,” Eichner, 47, recalled on the Monday, May 4, episode of Watch What Happens Live. “But I was just joking around.”

He continued, “I actually DMed him and I said, ‘Hey, I’m sorry I put you on the spot like that. I had no idea you were gay. If I thought you were, I wouldn’t have asked you about that on national television.’ He was super cool with it.”

Eichner shared that he and Underwood, 34, have “spoken a lot” since then, noting that the pair run into each other “once in a while.”

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“We see each other sometimes,” Eichner said. “He’s lovely and nice to see.”

Eichner was a guest host for a group date during Underwood’s season 23 of The Bachelor in 2019, where he joked about the lead being “the first gay Bachelor.” The comment resurfaced online when Underwood opened up about his sexuality in 2021.

Eichner, for his part, previously told Us Weekly that he did not see it coming.

“I don’t really know Colton well … [but] the day he came out, you know, I tweeted my support for him,” Eichner told Us in 2021, adding that his personal journey was “very different” than what Underwood experienced.

“I truly had no idea he was gay when I shot The Bachelor,” he continued. “I don’t really watch The Bachelor. … I never suspected he was gay, but you know, I’m happy for him. Everyone is on their own journey when it comes to coming out.”

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Eichner shared that he’s rooting for Underwood as “he continues to evolve” into “a happy gay person.”

Underwood announced in February 2022 that he was engaged to Jordan C. Brown, with whom he tied the knot the following year. The couple welcomed their first baby, son Bishop, via surrogate in 2024.

“Our world is a million times better with you in it,” the pair captioned a joint Instagram post announcing Bishop’s birth.

“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania appears in Bravo’s newest franchise, “Rhode Island,” as a friend of the show. As the show continues to air, many are wondering whether the “RHONJ” star will appear in the yet-to-be-filmed reunion. Based on reports, the answer is no, and now an insider is weighing in on why she wasn’t invited.

Additionally, many fans of the new show are wondering why she was cast, as she has yet to make a genuine mark with viewers. This is despite her being a fan-favorite on “RHONJ.”

A source with knowledge of the situation spoke to RealityBlurb in May 2026. Regarding why fans won’t see Catania at the “RHORI” reunion, they said, “Dolores wasn’t invited to the ‘RHORI’ reunion for a few reasons.”

The person explained, “First, she is back to filming ‘RHONJ.’ That was and is her primary show. And that obviously will be occupying her time.”

After that, the insider stated what many “RHORI” fans have expressed. According to them, “But, for as chaotic and dramatic as these women are, she wasn’t really involved in any of the drama. She was ancillary in terms of being more of a sweet background character. She didn’t need to make a name for herself as the main cast members did, and she didn’t attempt to.”

Bravo Remains Invested In Dolores Catania

The insider continued, saying Bravo didn’t feel it was necessary to include Catania. They said, “The reunion won’t be any worse for the wear without her in it, and thus, Bravo probably didn’t feel the need to bring her up for it.”

However, the person insisted that the network remains invested in the longtime “RHONJ” star. According to the insider, “But she was simply a friend of and a great bridge to get people invested in these amazing new women. While it may come off as weird to not see her as she was in the season, Bravo clearly remains invested in her as a star of the network. There wasn’t anyone else they gave another show from ‘RHONJ’ during the pause, and that clearly says something.”

Fans React To Dolores Not Being Asked To The Reunion

Following reports that Catania was not invited to the “RHORI” reunion, fans have shared their reactions online. For the most part, they feel she won’t be missed, despite their excitement for her “RHONJ” return.

One person said, “They called her a ‘Friend of’ just to appease her while the Jersey stuff was in flux, but she’s barely even been a guest star. At least Phaedra got a season out of #Married2Med.”

Someone else stated, “She was clearly there as a backup and edited out from the rest of the show once they realized how strong the cast was, plus Jersey filming again, they figured it was a win-win for everyone. Wish I saw more of her, but the ‘RI’ girls are eating just fine on their own.”

Another “RHORI” watcher said on X, “Lol, makes sense. She was less of a friend of the show and more of a guest. She really was just used to promote the show. Like she’s offered zero to the storyline as most FOHs do. I can’t even be mad because she got a lil cute check to film & literally just exist.”

Lastly, a different person wrote, “Bravo didn’t know how successful this show was going to be; they saw it, so now they discarded her. As long as she got paid, I wouldn’t give a damn.”

The ‘RHORI’ Friend Of Says Her Filming Was Limited

Catania appeared on a recent episode of the “Two Ts In a Pod” podcast. While on, she revealed that she thought she would have filmed more with the cast than she ultimately did. The 55-year-old said, “I was bitter. When I got there, they didn’t let me film as much. They kept me on the bench. I was the wellness team. I got every phone call, every scene.”

Additionally, the “RHONJ” star went on to say that even costars called out production’s decision to limit her filming. She recalled, “Liz was so upset. It didn’t even make sense for me not to be there.”

Catania added, “I could have been more of a friend and done more on the show.”

‘RHORI’ Is A Hit

According to Deadline, “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” became Bravo’s biggest new show in two years. Specifically, this is the case for multiplatform audiences, including live viewership and streaming. Per the outlet, “RHORI” drew 2.7 million viewers in the 7 days following its series premiere.

That’s not all. The episode became Bravo’s most-watched series or season premiere on Peacock within its first seven days.

“The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” airs on Sunday nights, following “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”

Traveling for work or play requires some strategic thought on your clothing choices. You need to pack stylish pieces that aren’t too bulky, feel comfortable and look ready-to-wear the moment you yank them out of the carry-on. Now, this will only work if you bring along items made with quality, summer-like fabric that are designed to resist wrinkles. Yes, anti-wrinkle clothes do exist, and we found several worth traveling with.

We focused on clothing finds that are specifically crafted with wrinkle-resistant details and materials. Think smoked fabrics, stretchy spandex and polyester fabrics that don’t look cheap. Trust Us. The tops, pants and dresses on this list are ideal for work events as well as outdoor excursions, thanks to the easy-going appearances and Instagram-worthy styles. You’ll find options from top-tier brands that are loved by both shoppers and editors, like Madewell, Spanx, Athleta, Abercrombie & Fitch, Petal & Pup and more. Psst, prices start at just $13, so you’ll have room in the budget to mix and match.

Wrinkle-Free Clothes for Summer Travel — From $13

1. Our Favorite: Beach days, fancy dinners and city exploring can all be done while wearing this gorgeous swing dress. The polyester and viscose blend works in tandem with the fun floral pattern to prevent wrinkles from ever showing their face.

2. Runner-Up: We love the summer-esque eyelet details on this knee-length dress. Not only does it give an otherwise simple frock an elevated appearance, but the pattern also hides away creases post-packing.

3. Everyday Essential: This hollow-out tunic top is another great travel essential. The design itself has a cool bohemian appearance, thanks to the intricate stitching and knit exterior that won’t ever look crushed.

4. Mix and Match: Pair this Lands’ End sleeveless top with jeans or trousers, and you’re ready to head out the door. Despite the white hue, this ‘no-iron’ top promises to look just as crisp from your luggage as it does from your closet. Psst, the magic is in the Supima cotton makeup!

5. Problem Solver: Looking at this Madewell tank top might make you think of your childhood when smocked details were all the rage. Well, the style is back now, and so perfect for weekend trips. The stretchy gatherings purposefully have creases while lining the entire top. It’ll have you asking, ‘What wrinkles?’

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6. Year-Round Staple: At Us Weekly, we simply love a good Spanx bodysuit, so it should come as no surprise that we’re packing this one in our luggage. The stretchy, sculpting design smooths you out while also looking totally snatched when paired with shorts, trousers, maxi skirts and the like.

7. Productive Era: Anyone looking for a wrinkle-free dress shirt needs to check out this top from Banana Republic. It looks just like a classic button-up shirt, but is made with sleek-appearing materials like cotton and nylon to look positively polished, sans an iron touch-up.

8. Summer Staple: This everyday Athleta jumpsuit will quickly become your new favorite summer essential. Not only does it give you a whole outfit in one go, but the wrinkle-resistant pick also comes with a fabric belt that cinches at the waist for a super flattering look.

9. Anything But Basic: If you’re not into jumpsuits, but still want in on the cool-girl style, opt for the Brooklyn ankle pants. They basically feel like pajamas due to the light-as-air feel, stretchy waistband and relaxed fit.

10. Expensive-Looking: There’s nothing worse than traveling for a destination wedding and realizing that your gown is suddenly riddled with wrinkles. This maxi dress from Petal & Pup is the solution. The simple pleating gives the wedding guest dress a rich appearance while secretly hiding creases. Plus, it comes in so many beautiful colors, like this elegant olive shade.

11. Versatile Find: Whether you’re dressing for the office with a blazer or drinks with a skirt, this strapless top is what jetsetting dreams are made of. The top thwarts crumples like a pro and shape shifts for every event on your summer calendar.

12. Editor-Loved: The Sloane Wide-Leg Pants are a must for work days or out-of-state conferences. The wrinkle-resisting Curve Love pants are a favorite for curvy girls because they accommodate the booty while removing excessive fabric in the back. Read: No waist gap!

13. Last But Not Least: Don’t forget about activewear dresses! You might wear them out and about at home, however, they come in handy while traveling, too. This Abercrombie one in particular features stretchy fabric, bodice ruching and a checkered pattern that magically makes any sort of crinkle disappear.

Taylor Frankie Paul is focused on moving forward after she and ex Dakota Mortensen were granted mutual protective orders for three years following domestic violence accusations against each other.

“Keep going even when losing [clap emoji] Every component of this was beautiful,” Paul, 31, captioned a video via Instagram Stories on Monday, May 4, showing a jockey overcome with emotion after their racehorse won.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star shared more words of affirmation in a follow-up post, which featured a drawing from a self-taught artist alongside a bible verse. “Isaiah 41:10 ‘So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand,’” the quote read.

“I’ll be framing this. So talented. Thank you,” Paul added. “I wanted to cry earlier when I saw this on TikTok 🙏🏼 thank you,” Paul also replied in the comments section.

Paul took to social media days after protective orders were approved for her and Mortensen, 33, during a court hearing on April 30 to determine custody arrangements for the exes’ 2-year-old son, Ever. (The orders were filed after TMZ released a video from a heated 2023 dispute that showed Paul throwing a chair at Mortensen during a heated dispute. ABC later pulled her season of The Bachelorette ahead of its premiere.)

Looking ahead, the court is now “requiring that Taylor’s ex-partner stay far away from her,” a change that Paul’s attorney, Eric M. Swinyard, described as “a significant step forward” in a statement to Us Weekly.

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Swinyard noted that “Taylor was incredibly candid with the court that she is not perfect and owned her faults, which is in direct contrast to how the other party presented their argument, despite evidence and input from law enforcement that showed otherwise.”

Paul’s attorney continued, “Taylor feels solidarity with the many survivors who have endured similar hardships behind closed doors and shared only part of their stories.”

During the hearing, the commissioner described the former couple’s relationship as “dysfunctional” and told them they have to “figure out a lot here,” including “how to function as coparents” in order to “shield the child from this conflict.”

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This development came after Mortensen was granted temporary custody of Ever in March. There were no changes made to the custody arrangement on April 30, which means Paul will continue to be permitted up to eight hours of supervised visitation with their son.

Mortensen filed for his temporary protective order against Paul in March amid two police investigations into domestic violence allegations involving the exes.

The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced in April that it will not file charges against Paul. Last month, she was also granted her own temporary protective order.

Social media users are goin’ IN after Claressa Shields shared AI-generated photos of her at the Met Gala.

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Claressa Shields Shared AI-Generated Photos Of Her At The Met Gala

On Monday, May 4, Claressa Shields took to Instagram to share a carousel featuring AI-generated photos. Furthermore, she captioned the photo, “Oh Nothing Just Manifesting my MetGala Look ✨😮‍💨🏆 Which one Y’all Feeling the Most?”

Furthermore, the first photo showed her AI-self rocking a black and gold ensemble, while the second photo showed her AI-self rocking a second version of the look.

Check it out below.

Social Media Users Are Goin’ IN

Social media users entered TSR’s comment section, goin’ IN on Claressa Shields for sharing the AI-generated photos.

Before Claressa Shields Shared AI-Generated Photos Of Her At The Met Gala, She In Another Photo

As The Shade Room previously reported, Claressa Shields recently made headlines with another generated photo. Last week, a photo went viral showing her and a throwback version of Monica. In the flick, both of them were wearing head-turning white sandals.

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Days of Our Lives prepares for Lexie Carver‘s (Renée Jones) comeback, and the time is almost here. Official Days spoilers said that she was going to wake up. That was in early April, but that was actually a big old fib because she only woke up in Theo Carver‘s (Tyler Joseph Andrews) daydream.

But soon, Lexie should wake up for real. And I’m wondering if Dr. Wilhelm Rolf’s (Richard Wharton) miracle serum brings Lexie fully back to life just in time for the DiMera family gathering to hear Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) will read.

EJ Banking on Dr. Rolf’s Miracle Serum on Days of Our Lives

I mean, I think we can all agree it has been way too long waiting for Lexie to wake up. Her brother EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) adores Lexie and he’s banking on Dr. Rolf’s mad science wizardry to bring his dead sister back to life. And with May sweeps in full swing and the reading of Stefano’s will hopefully kicking off this Friday, but carrying over into the following week, this is the perfect time for Lexie to join Theo and Abe Carver (James Reynolds) in the land of the living once again.

Since late last fall, EJ and Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) have been secretly investing in Dr. Rolf’s medical technology that blended his resurrection serum with the miracle drug Versix. That’s the same drug that brought a comatose Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) back from the brink of death from sepsis.

So, we also know that one of Stefano’s final wishes was to save his daughter Lexie from the inoperable cancerous brain tumor that took her life. So, it looks like Rolf had Lexie stashed in a person pod all these years until medical advancements caught up to make her resurrection possible.

Paulina Threatened by EJ on DOOL

And EJ first showed nosy mayor Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) that he had Lexie in the person pod. EJ’s reveal came with threats about what he would tell her husband, Abe. Now, this was when Paulina was poking into the secret lab and trying to threaten EJ because Paulina wanted to know why the lab and the free clinic were using such an excessive amount of electricity.

It caused a blackout last Autumn. And of course, EJ had ulterior motives by showing Paulina that Theo’s mom, Lexie, had been pulled from the jaws of death. For one thing, EJ knows that Paulina wouldn’t play God and pull the plug on Lexie by shutting down all the power in the lab. And EJ’s move worked. Paulina had to back off about the power pole.

Lexie Moved Before Police Could Find Her on Days

And at that point, Lexie was still touch-and-go when EJ showed Paulina what he had done. And he was pretty honest about it, I think. Unfortunately, Dr. Rolf’s creepy night watchman, Owen Kent (Wes Ramsey), kidnapped Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) and Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) and kept them in the storage closet behind the lab. That shifted everything because it forced EJ to have Rolf move Lexie before someone discovered her. Now EJ and Rolf are monitoring her and Theo’s visiting often, just waiting for Lexie’s brain activity to increase to the point that she wakes up from her long sleep on Days of our Lives.

And EJ was planning to reintroduce his sister Lexie to Salem when the time was right, but it may be out of EJ’s hands. So, right now, Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) and Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) and the cops and several others know about the person pod, but they can only make guesses about who was in it. And right now, they’re thinking Abigail Deveraux (Marci Miller).

And that’s because Rolf had already moved Lexie from the room when the police got in there to poke around everything. So, she’s down underneath the DiMera mansion where Rolf has equipped the room with all the necessary medical devices and supplies. That’s where EJ brought Theo and showed him his mom was alive again and being healed by Rolf’s medicine.

Days of our Lives: EJ Plotting with Abe

Not only did EJ want Theo to see that Lexie was coming back, but EJ also wanted Theo to be solely focused on Lexie so that he would step down as CEO of DiMera, which would let Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) keep the position.

Now neither Theo nor Johnny knows that their dads Abe and EJ were conspiring to ensure this transfer of power. But Theo knows that his mom would not want him working for his no good Stefano’s family empire. So Theo did what EJ nudged him to do and he walked away.

Lexie Showing Signs of Life on DOOL

And now that Lexie is on the verge of waking up, Theo is spending as much time as he can holding her hand, sitting at her bedside. And Lexie is showing more signs of life little by little. Recently, she reached out for Theo’s hand, but Rolf hasn’t found many other promising signs that Lexie’s coming out of her deep sleep just yet.

No other signs of consciousness. However, Lexie’s status could change at any moment. And this week, Theo is having mixed feelings about Lexie’s resurrection. You know, Theo hasn’t told his dad Abe yet. I think Theo wants to make sure Lexie will survive before he gets Abe’s hopes up.

And this has been weighing really heavily on Theo. It’s a big burden to carry and he really can’t tell anybody. So, he knows if and when Lexie recovers and wakes, it will affect him and Abe and Paulina and her daughters and a lot of other people.

Now, ultimately, Theo knows that when Lexie wakes up, she’s going to want her life back with her husband Abe. And not only is Theo thinking about what will happen when Lexie wakes, but he’s also stressed out about being named the executor of Stefano’s will out of the blue.

The DiMera Family Gathers for Will Reading

So, the family is going to gather the end of this week at the mansion as arranged by EJ’s assistant, Cat Green (AnnaLynne McCord). And of course, EJ was just as thundered as Theo. That codicil swap that moved EJ out and Theo in as the executor of Stefano’s will surprised them both.

And by Friday and then carrying over into next week, we’re going to have Theo overseeing the gathering with Cat likely on hand. Abe’s going to be there to represent Lexie’s interest. Anna and Tony are back in Salem this week. Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) is going to be there, too, along with Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) and of course EJ.

And that means Lexie is probably going to be left unattended during this gathering when everybody shows up to find out about Stefano’s wicked last wishes in his will. I also expect Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) may crash and claim that she is Stefan’s widow, not his ex-wife, because the divorce papers were forged by Vivian Alamain. But I think the biggest surprise at the will reading would be a second crasher if Lexie Carver crashes the will reading.

Lexie Could Crash The Will Reading on Days of Our Lives

I do think that while this is going on, we could see Rolf taking a break or napping and that could be when Lexie wakes up on her own alone in the room and she wanders upstairs to where the DiMeras are all congregated in the living room.

You know, Theo may be reading the contents of the will and then his jaw drops because his mom Lexie walks out of the secret doorway into the living room coming up out of the DiMera tunnels.

That would be something that would stun the whole family, plus Abe and Theo and the fans. You know, Lexie was always a fierce mama bear when it came to her son Theo. So, I think it would be the most dramatic time for Lexie to make her first appearance, fully awake and back from the tragically dead right as Theo is standing there reading Stefano’s will.

I think that would be the soapiest outcome and the most May sweeps thing that the writers could do. Plus, I think Theo and EJ and the fans have all been very patient and we’ve all waited long enough for Lexie to come back. So, I really hope she walks right into that will reading and stuns everybody.