Days of Our Lives 2-week spoilers for April 27 – May 8, 2026 indicate Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) is being accused and Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) flexing.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Monday, April 27th

Monday, April 27th, we’ve got Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) surprised by Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins). She’s at his door with a baby she says is theirs. An adorable little girl named Kelsey. And Alex is about to fall in love all over again with this little girl that Joy says belongs to them. And this, of course, comes right as Alex thought he might never get to have kids at all.

Liam Selejko (Hank Northrop) rejects Ariana Horton (Vico Escorcia) advances. He’s trying to do right and is telling Ari he’s not a good guy. She doesn’t need to be around a guy like him. Her mom agrees because this week Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) threatens Liam and tells him to stay away from her daughter. Meanwhile, Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) gets a yes from Gabi about a proposal he makes. Could be business or pleasure.

And Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) get competitive. So, Steve takes them to the gun range and Stephanie and Brady may be competing over who is a better marksman. Plus, Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) tries to fool Holly. She is baiting her former bestie, probably setting her up.

DOOL Spoilers Tuesday, April 28th

On Tuesday, April 28th, we’ve got Joy and Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) questioning each other’s motives when it comes to Alex and Stephanie. Now, it was Jeremy who told Joy to get to Salem. He even picked her and the kid up from the airport. He wants Stephanie and probably assumes that Joy wants Alex. So theoretically, their agendas should align and they might have gotten to know each other fairly well when his dad Mike was dating her mom Nancy a few years ago.

Also, f you remember, Cat is EJ DiMera‘s (Dan Feuerriegel) sounding board as he opens up and tells her what he is upset about. This could be about Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) making Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) the executor of his will and not EJ or some of the Kristen drama.

Meanwhile, Abe Carver (James Reynolds) is pushing Theo to skip Stefano’s will reading, but as the executor, Theo needs to be there. Now, we know Abe doesn’t want Theo around the DiMera family, but I just don’t think he’s going to skip out on this, especially because of what’s going on with Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford), that even though he’s not at the corporation, he’s still very deeply tied to all of them, especially EJ.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Chad Wants to Help Marlena

Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) offers Marlena help. Could be at Basic Black. She doesn’t want to work with Kate and Chad may also have problems with Kate targeting Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman). And Chad does have valuable experience. So other than him being a DiMera, Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) shouldn’t complain too much. Stephanie is stunned by Alex’s big old baby bombshell. This could derail the progress they just made trying to get their relationship back on track.

DOOL Spoilers Wednesday, April 29th

Wednesday, April 29th, EJ does some bonding with Johnny. And I wonder if he’s going to open up and tell his dad EJ how worried he is about Chanel Dupree DiMera‘s (Raven Bowens) mammogram. Alex needs Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) to do a favor. And this may be a rush paternity test. I’m sure Stephanie will insist on that. And Sophia is ordered to make the move. Take out Johnny. Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) calls Sophia and says this gets done tomorrow. No emotion, no mess.

Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and Chanel have a heart-to-heart sister chat. Jeremy misreads a moment with Stephanie and he kisses her. Now she looks quite disturbed by this and you know she was just at the shooting range. She has a gun and she just found out Alex had a baby. She still has the kidnap trauma. So, I’m wondering if Stephanie’s going to lose it on Jeremy. Some fans are even wondering if Stephanie is going to shoot Jeremy because it is Michael Roark’s last day on Days of Our Lives.

Thursday, April 30th on Days of Our Lives

Then on Thursday, April 30th, we’ve got Sarah preparing Chanel for her mammogram, which is kind of scary. And you could tell that Sarah was quite worried about the lump when she scheduled the scan. Stephanie takes comfort in her mom, Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans).

This may be about the DNA results on Joy’s baby, about what happened with Jeremy, or all of the above. Marlena gets exciting news from Brady. This may be about him getting his PI license or some fingerprint proof against Sophia that proves Rachel was telling the truth about the supplements.

Plus, Johnny tries to reason with Sophia. She showed up at the apartment. She sprays him in the face with mace looks like and she gets the better of him. So, it looks like Sophia has a weapon on Johnny and she’s ready to follow Kristen’s orders. Shawn puts on a show for Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu). He may be flexing, you know, doing a little bit of a gun show. I’d like a ticket to that, right.

DOOL Spoilers: Friday, May 1st

Friday, May 1st, we’ve got Brady and Jada teaming up. They are searching for Sophia. So, this could be because Brady is shown a suicide note that Amy Choi (Shi Ne Neilson) says that Sophia left. It’s all about how she’s been bullied, about how Holly says she’s dead to her, so she might as well be.

Sophia is carrying on about how she’s hurting and she’s tired of begging forgiveness and she says if she’s dead like Holly wants, everyone will be better off without her. Now, I don’t think this is Sophia’s cry for help. I don’t think she’s contemplating suicide. I think she’s setting up Holly.

Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) realizes that Johnny is in big trouble, so he may figure something out. Also, this week though, Javi is up at the hospital and Sarah freaks out when he just abruptly collapses right in front of her and so she’s giving Javi medical attention. Sarah is also supportive as Chanel goes through with the mammogram.

And I do wonder if Johnny is missing the test because he is being held captive and threatened by Sophia or maybe Chanel told him she was going to go without him. We’ll see. So, she may have double stress on this very bad day because of what Sophia is up to.

Days Spoilers: Tate in Danger

And Kristen gets her revenge on Friday. So, this week, she’s smirking at the DiMera mansion, waiting for EJ to get bad news. I do worry that Sophia is going to follow through and hurt Johnny. I don’t think she’s going to kill him, though. Tate Black (Leo Howard) tries to encourage Holly. So, I wonder if Brady and Jada grill Holly and ask if she was really bullying Sophia to the point of suicide. Hopefully, Brady will be pretty skeptical about that.

Week of May 4th-8th on Days of Our Lives

The week of May 4th through the 8th, we could see Holly blamed if Sophia fakes her death by suicide. So, the note she left her mom Amy to me, I think feels like a frame job where she might have been planning to use Kristen’s money, run off, start a new life, but you know, set it up so it looks like that she killed herself. So, personally, I hope that Kristen and Sophia both wind up busted. And in Statesville, not Bayview, because they are mean, mean.

Marlena accepts the invitation to attend the reading of Stefano’s will now that we know she is a beneficiary. Theo continues to visit his mom, Lexie. Hopefully, we’ll see her awake in May sweeps. Chad may have questions for Leo about what his brother EJ has been doing while he has been gone. Why Gwen was at the house, all about the secret lab. Lots of juicy reporter updates that Leo might have for him.

DOOL Spoilers: Kate Caught & Tony Returns

Roman’s set to find out what Kate was doing, conspiring with Xander to set up Johnny. I kind of hope they’re not setting the stage for Kate and Roman to break up to put him with Marlena. At this point, Tony is also back for the will reading of his father, Stefano’s last testament.

I am expecting some big shockers in the bequest. Now, EJ got Stefano’s ring from Rolf, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to be the big winner in the family when everything is handed out. So, could be the Phoenix ring was EJ’s one prize, you know. We’ll see how much he gets and what he doesn’t get. I think he’s not going to be happy, though.

Oprah Winfrey is making a major power move, just not one she’s putting a price tag on publicly.

The media mogul’s Harpo Entertainment has entered a sweeping multi-year partnership with Amazon, bringing her most iconic content, including the full 25-season archive of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The Oprah Podcast,” under the tech giant’s umbrella.

While the deal signals another major expansion of Oprah’s media empire, both sides are keeping the financial details firmly under wraps.

Winfrey is expanding her media empire with a sweeping new deal, but don’t expect her to reveal what it’s worth.

The media mogul has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with Amazon that will bring “The Oprah Podcast,” her famed book club, and the full archive of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to the tech giant’s ecosystem.

At the center of the deal is the move of “The Oprah Podcast” to Wondery, Amazon’s premium podcast network. Beginning in July, Wondery will take over exclusive distribution and ad sales rights for the show in both audio and video formats, while also securing select rights to Winfrey’s broader content slate, per Variety.

Despite the scale of the partnership, neither Harpo Productions nor Amazon has disclosed the financial terms.

Oprah Gushes About The Deal

As Winfrey continues to expand her reach in media, she is doing so leaning fully into the kind of storytelling she says she feels “called” to do.

While Amazon is still weighing how best to roll out the 25-season archive of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” its immediate focus is on audio, with the company reportedly shifting away from narrative-style podcasts in favor of personality-driven content. That pivot places Winfrey’s voice-led platform front and center as the deal begins to take shape.

“Hosting this podcast allows me to continue the work I feel called to do, opening the door for conversations that matter,” Winfrey said in a statement.

Amazon Exec Weighs In On Oprah Winfrey Deal’s Impact

Over the years, Winfrey has hosted a wide range of high-profile guests on “The Oprah Podcast,” including Serena Williams, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Mel Robbins, and Leanne Morgan.

Now, Amazon says it plans to take that reach even further.

Speaking about the partnership, Amazon’s VP of Audio, Steve Boom, praised Oprah’s cultural impact while hinting at how the tech giant intends to scale it.

“Oprah Winfrey has built one of the most iconic, timeless brands in the world, spanning television, publishing, and beyond,” Boom said. “Through this collaboration with Harpo Entertainment, we are bringing her voice to more people and expanding how her audiences engage with Oprah in ways only Amazon can deliver.”

Oprah Recalls Painful Red Carpet Fashion Mistake

Winfrey has recalled a painful experience when a heavy dress she wore to a 1986 awards show left her choking in her seat, and with a scar on her neck.

During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the media mogul opened up about a painful fashion misstep from 1986. At the time, Winfrey was attending her first major awards show after earning a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in “The Color Purple,” directed by Steven Spielberg.

Winfrey revealed she wore a dress with an ornate beaded collar that weighed about 12 pounds, something she quickly regretted once seated.

“When I went back to sit in the chair, it choked me, and I ended up with a scar on my neck. I’m not kidding,” she said, per PEOPLE.

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Oprah Winfrey Addresses Viral Paris Fashion Week Moment

Winfrey has also responded to the online backlash over her viral Paris Fashion Week appearance alongside Gayle King, offering a simple explanation for the moment.

The media mogul recently found herself trending after clips of her walking alongside King at Paris Fashion Week sparked mockery online, with some social media users criticizing their pace as they headed to the Chloé runway show.

Speaking in a taping of “The Oprah Podcast,” Winfrey pushed back on the criticism, revealing there was more to the moment than meets the eye.

“I wear glasses, or I wear contacts. Those were not prescription glasses, so I didn’t know where I was walking. I could not see,” she said, adding that the criticism didn’t account for that reality.

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The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys shines a light on Steven “Steve” McBee and his family as they run their farm in Missouri — but not everything has always run smoothly for the farmers.

Steve and his ex-wife, Kristi McBee, were married 28 years before his infidelity came to light, leading her to file for divorce. The pair, who share sons Steven McBee Jr., Jesse McBee, Cole McBee and Brayden McBee, separated in 2019.

Despite his personal woes, Steve’s dream of building McBee Farm & Cattle Co. into a massive business continued with the help of his sons. However, in November 2024, Steve pleaded guilty to one count of federal crop insurance fraud, throwing their family and farm into disarray.

“We take it day by day,” Steven exclusively told Us Weekly of the family’s plan in July 2025. “The situation is still ongoing. We’re hoping to have it wrapped up and have some finality to it before the end of the year. That’s the goal, just so we can move on and say, ‘OK, we’ve got this figured out. We can start life again now.’” Steve was sentenced to two years in prison in October 2025.

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Scroll down to relive the McBee family’s highs and lows, starting with the purchase of their farm in the ’90s:

1998

Steve bought his first tract of land, a 300-acre parcel in Missouri.

2005

After purchasing more land and having “some issues” with a local farmer he hired, Steve took on the role of farming the land himself, according to the company’s website.

2009

Steve added cattle ranching to his resume by expanding the farm to include raising livestock. The company would later add buffalo to their list of farm animals.

2018

Once Steven joined the farm full-time, he created Apex Protein Snacks as an offshoot of the company. Apex sells high-protein meat snacks, including jerky and travel sticks.

2019

“Steve and I were married 28 years. Then I started finding out there was a lot of infidelity,” Kristi revealed during season 2 of The McBee Dynasty, noting that she filed for divorce in 2019.

After their split, Kristi founded her own company, Lan-Tel Communications. “Steve definitely said that I was going to run it into the ground within six months,” she said in a July 2025 episode of the Bravo series, describing her business as “communications, underground construction and [a] concrete company.”

She revealed, “We’ve been able to grow the business three times the size that it was. Little sweet revenge.”

2022

Steven starred on Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, which premiered in January. On the show, he met Calah Jackson. The couple dated on and off from 2021 to 2024.

That June, the McBees opened their first McBee’s Coffee N’ Carwash in Missouri. As of September 2025, there are eight locations in Missouri and three in Arkansas.

2023

In summer 2023, the family expanded their business and opened the McBee Meat Co. facility in Lamoni, Iowa, bringing their products from farm to table. That same year, the group filmed season 1 of the The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.

2024

The McBee Dynasty premiered on Peacock in March, following the family’s lives as farmers and ranchers. That September, the family launched their “Meet the McBees” podcast.

In October, second eldest son Jesse married his high school sweetheart, Alli McBee, in Missouri. One month later, Steve pleaded guilty to his part in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.

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Steve was charged in November with one count of federal crop insurance fraud after being accused of falsifying reports about his crop yields and misrepresenting his crop usage. His sentencing took place the following year.

Amid all the turmoil, the McBees celebrated the birth of Cole and girlfriend Kacie Adkison’s first baby, daughter Blair, in December. Blair is the first grandchild of Steve and Kristi.

2025

The McBees expanded their brood in April with the birth of Jesse and Alli’s first baby, daughter Summer.

In June, season 2 of The McBee Dynasty premiered on Bravo. It was renewed for season 3 that October.

As fans learned in more detail about Steve’s legal woes, the family awaited his sentencing, which took place in October. A judge ruled that Steve must serve two years in prison with two more years of supervised release. Us confirmed that Steve was ordered to pay $4,022,124 in restitution. According to court documents, Steve has until 2 p.m. on December 1 to self-surrender.

2026

In April 2026, Steven McBee Jr. shocked fans when he accused his girlfriend, Allie Eklund, of cheating on him during the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California.

“I still don’t know exactly what happened,” he shared via an Instagram video. “I just know there was hand holding, grinding, dancing, drunken stupor at an afterparty.”

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Steven continued, “I have no f***ing clue what was going through her mind at the afterparty other than there’s a hole there that needs attention all the time. … I thought there was some loyalty there.”

Allie later broke her silence on the situation and said it was “extremely disheartening and extremely unfair” that he posted their business on social media.

“I’ve handled everything in this relationship privately and with respect, even when it hasn’t been easy,” she shared via an Instagram Story. “This situation is painful, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I’m not looking to escalate things any further, I’d like this to end here. I’ve said what feels necessary in response to his actions and I plan on taking time to process and move forward.”

My bachelorette party is just one month away! Where are the festivities taking place, you may ask? Not Nashville, Vegas or Miami. Instead, I’ll be celebrating with my bridesmaids at the happiest place on Earth: Walt Disney World. Just a bride-to-be who’s a big kid at heart!

Gift-giving is my love language, so I’ve been collecting goodies for all of my girls for the weekend. If you’re looking for the perfect present for your bridesmaids or besties, then shop these editor-approved gifts for your gals — especially Disney lovers of all ages!

Baublebar Custom Icon Tote Bag

You can never have too many totes! And these Baublebar bags are extra special because you can personalize each piece with custom icons. Add your name, initials or favorite things to make these canvas totes totally your own!

Junk Food Minnie Mouse Tee

Junk Food Clothing is the ultimate source for vintage-inspired tees that feel like something you’d find at a flea market (except in brand-new condition!). I surprised my bridesmaids with fun Disney T-shirts from Junk Food, including this oversized tee with Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck.

Check out more graphic tees and sweatshirts from Junk Food’s Disney collection and pop culture collection!

Slip Satin Eye Mask

Sweet dreams! Give your bridesmaids the gift of the best beauty sleep with these silk eye masks from Slip. These silky-smooth sleep masks block out light without irritating your eyes.

Baublebar Disney Pouches

I’m gifting my girls these glossy Disney pouches from Baublebar! Organize your jewelry and accessories with these storage bags, complete with three suede sleeves inside. Too cute for travel!

Little Words Project Bracelet

This Little Words Project bridesmaid gift is the ultimate friendship bracelet! Compared to a lot of other jewelry on the market, this beaded bracelet is very budget-friendly.

ColourPop Disney Princess Lip Gloss Set

Shining, shimmering, splendid! This Disney princess lip gloss set from ColourPop delivers hydration and shine for a plump pout.

Included are the shades Ambitious Tiana (sheer gold), Bright Ariel (sparkling opal), Mademoiselle Belle (rosy pink) and Courageous Rapunzel (pinky lilac).

Disney & Touchland Special Edition Hand Sanitizer Mist

Keep clean on the go with this vanilla hand sanitizer from Touchland and Disney! This special edition set comes with an adorable Minnie Mouse case.

Baublebar Disney Custom Slider Bracelet

Join the Mickey Mouse Club with these custom Disney bracelets from Baublebar! You can personalize each bubble bracelet with your bridesmaid’s name and favorite character!

Patchology I Do Crew Eye Patches

After a fun night out at your bachelorette, your bridesmaids will definitely appreciate these brightening eye gels from Patchology. This I Do Crew pack contains three pairs of the Chilled Rosé eye patches and three pairs of the Chilled Bubbly Firming eye patches.

Caitlyn Minimalist Initial Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold

Love letters! Crafted from 18K gold, these beautiful initial necklaces are timeless treasures.

By Jonathan Klotz
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Fantasy movies have always faced an upward battle at the box office, with the exception of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, which remains the most successful traditional fantasy series in movie history. However, like that other successful fantasy franchise, Harry Potter (which with its 90s setting isn’t the same sort of swords and sorcery as Tolkien’s masterpiece), once the books were all adapted, it was running out of gas. Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was the franchise’s return to theaters, and though it was a box office disaster, now that it’s on HBO Max, the standalone anime film has finally found an audience. 

Before The War Of The Ring

The War of the Rohirrim explores the history of the kings of Rohan, dramatizing the saga of Helm Hammerhand’s daughter, Hera, loosely adapting the story from one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s appendices. As with Rings of Power, the film attempts to bring to life the history of Middle-Earth long before the return of Sauron, but while the series found its footing in Season 2, the anime film collapses under the weight of expectations. Removed from the trappings of Middle-Earth, and the story of Hera rising above society’s expectations to save her people in their darkest hour is classic fantasy catnip, but as part of a storied franchise, it failed to meet expectations.

Narrated by Eowyn herself, Miranda Otto, War of the Rohirrim finds the Kingdom of Rohan under siege by the Dunlendings after their leader, Wulf, is humiliated when he asks for Hera’s hand in marriage. Helm Hammerhand, voiced by Succession’s Brian Cox, attempts to wage war by himself, fighting a losing battle against the vast horde despite his strength and unyielding will. It’s an exciting part of the history of Middle-Earth, and is echoed in The Two Towers, but with a better plan and more backing from Warner Bros., it could have been a hit instead of being sent out to bomb. 

When Good Isn’t Good Enough

That’s the true tragedy of War of the Rohirrim: it was created to fulfill a contract and to hold onto the film rights, and not because the studio thought it finally had a great story to tell in the world of Middle-Earth. Centering the film on Rohan was a smart move as the kingdom lends itself to the medium of anime, and though the animation itself isn’t as smooth as that of Demon Slayer, it’s perfectly serviceable and does a good job emulating the look of Jackson’s films. But “good enough” isn’t enough with one of the world’s largest franchises that happened to define the entire fantasy genre. 

In theaters, The War of the Rohirrim earned $20 million worldwide, which would be considered great for an anime film, but it also had a budget of $30 million, even before taking into account marketing, which, though slim, still cost millions. Removed from the cost of a ticket, it’s a lot easier for anyone curious to give the film a shot, and they have, powering it to debut as Max’s number one movie. The franchise will never hit the heights it did with Jackson’s trilogy, and though the film failed, an anime prequel was a bold move, and if nothing else, it’s better than Rings of Power Season 1.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is streaming on Max.

Flavor Flav is bringing the hype, and he might just show up at your door. The iconic hype man has teamed up with Sparkling Ice and LIFE SAVERS for a new campaign called “Flavor to the Rescue,” giving fans the chance to turn their most mundane moments into something unforgettable.

The concept is simple: fans can submit a “rescue request” describing a boring or routine moment in their lives that could use a boost, and one lucky winner will receive a surprise visit from Flavor Flav himself.

The grand prize experience is designed to inject energy, excitement, and a little chaos into an otherwise ordinary day, while 50 additional winners will score themed swag packs inspired by the collaboration.

Brand Says It’s All About ‘Amplifying The Moment’

Flav has already kicked things off in real life. On April 25, he was spotted at the Santa Monica Pier, surprising families, jumping into a carnival game, and turning it into a full-on hype moment, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.

“Flavor Flav built a legacy on amplifying the moment,” Lisa Holcomb, vice president of brand at Talking Rain, said. “As part of our Sparkling Ice x LIFE SAVERS ‘Flavor to the Rescue’ sweepstakes, Flavor Flav will bring a refreshing, bubbly twist to moments that could use a little lift, making them unforgettable for our fans.”

What Flavor Flav Fans Can Win

Entries for the grand prize are open through May 10, while additional prize entries will remain open until June 1. The campaign also ties into the Sparkling Ice® LIFE SAVERS drink lineup, which transforms classic candy flavors like Wild Cherry, Strawberry, Pineapple, and Green Apple into zero-sugar, low-calorie beverages.

For fans looking to add a little more “flavor” to their everyday routine, this might be one of the most unexpected and entertaining opportunities yet.

The Latest Campaign Follows His Support For Women’s Sports

The high-energy campaign comes just days after Flavor Flav made headlines for standing up for female athletes.

Flav recently invited the University of Georgia women’s tennis team to participate in a Las Vegas parade after a controversial White House visit sparked backlash online. The team, which won a national championship with a dominant 4-0 victory over Texas A&M, faced criticism after a group photo showed them positioned behind male coaches and officials.

After the image went viral, with critics calling it tone-deaf and dismissive of the players’ achievement, Flav stepped in with an offer. “YOOOO (UGA Women’s Tennis) y’all should be front and center for your celebration,” he wrote on X. “I gots a spot for your team in our SHE Weekend Parade in Vegas in July. I’ll put y’all front and center to kick off the parade!!”

Flavor Flav’s Brand Power Extends Beyond Music, Including Raising Cane’s

Beyond music and viral moments, Flavor Flav has built a reputation as a go-to personality for high-energy brand collaborations, including a standout partnership with Raising Cane’s. In 2025, Flav teamed up with the fast-food chain for a hype-filled campaign that saw him swap beats for box combos, stepping behind the counter as a fry cook and cashier. The moment turned into a full-blown spectacle, with Flav bringing his signature energy to the job, and The Blast was on site to witness it firsthand.

“I love their chicken, and I love the toast. It’s the combination of these chicken fingers and this toast,” he told the media at the event. “And not only that, but these chicken fingers don’t taste like any other chicken fingers that I’ve ever tasted.”

He doubled down on the partnership, tying it back to his larger-than-life persona. “I mean, my name is Flavor. Raising Cane’s is full of flavor, and you’ve got a whole bunch of flavors right here on this tray right now,” he added. “And who’s no better to represent flavors than your man, Flavor Flav. So, Raising Cane’s, I think y’all did the right thing by getting Flavor of Flames.”

Flav Surprises Kids With Life-Changing Donation

Later that same year, Flavor Flav teamed up once again with Raising Cane’s, this time for a meaningful cause. The partnership brought holiday cheer to Las Vegas, where they donated 100 bikes and helmets to Communities in Schools of Nevada, a nonprofit focused on helping underserved students stay in school and succeed.

By Chris Snellgrove
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Star Wars is filled with some of the coolest villains in genre history. This includes Darth Vader, an evil cyborg space wizard with a laser sword. There’s also Boba Fett, a ruthless bounty hunter with a cool ship and cooler armor who basically invented aura farming. Oh, and let’s not forget Emperor Palpatine, who walks around in a comfy bathrobe all day, but nobody gets to laugh because the guy looks like a zombie and can shoot lightning out of his fingertips.

As cool as all those bad guys are, they aren’t my favorite Star Wars villain. My pick goes to Admiral Motti, who is best known for mouthing off to Vader before getting Force-choked in A New Hope. Most of the fandom considers this guy a joke, but he’s secretly the most relatable character in the entire franchise. You know why that is? It’s simple: he takes pride in what he does, he hates useless work meetings, he calls out colleagues for their BS, and he takes a brave stance against religious discussion in the workplace.

The Imperial Everyman

Need more of a reminder about who Admiral Motti is? He only pops up in one scene in A New Hope, when he and the other Imperial commanders are laying out some exposition and dishing on the Death Star. When Admiral Tagge points out that the Death Star is vulnerable because of the plans Leia stole, Motti defends the Empire’s latest creation, eventually declaring, “This station is now the ultimate power in the universe. I suggest we use it!” That’s when Darth Vader begins chiding the admiral, telling him he shouldn’t be proud of the Death Star because “The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force.”

Instead of yielding to Vader, Motti hilariously claps back, telling the Sith, “Don’t try to frighten us with your sorcerer’s ways, Lord Vader. Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given you clairvoyance enough to find the Rebels’ hidden fort–.” The last word is cut off when Vader decides to Force choke the man, and he only releases his grip when ordered to do so by Grand Moff Tarkin.

Finally, A Villain We Can Relate To

Now, why is Admiral Motti the most relatable character in all of Star Wars? First, he takes pride in his work. Considering that it blows up at the end of the movie, it’s easy to see his defense of the Death Star as sheer hubris. But this guy was the head of naval operations for the battle station and was simply proud of the Empire’s latest creation. He didn’t like anyone speaking ill of the Death Star because they were effectively blaming him for the shortcomings of others. Like, Vader let the plans slip away, making the Death Star vulnerable before badmouthing it. Is it any wonder Motti hates this guy?

Also, while he had no way of knowing this, Motti’s plan would actually have saved the battle station and everyone on it from certain destruction. When he suggested using the Death Star, he presumably meant using it against any of the growing number of planets that were defying the Empire. Had Tarkin agreed to do so, the Rebellion would have slowly died as all of the planets supporting them would have been destroyed. It’s fair to say the Death Star was doomed because everyone ignored Motti, and hyper-focused so much on getting the stolen plans back, that they brought the battle station to the doorstep of the only people who had a chance to destroy it.

Who Hasn’t Choked During A Work Meeting?

Finally, Motti has the distinction of being the only character in a Star Wars movie with the balls to insult Darth Vader to his face. That alone makes him cooler than every other minor character in the franchise, combined. As an added bonus, he calls Vader out for constantly bringing up his religious beliefs in the middle of a damned work meeting. Can you imagine working with a guy who always interrupts others during a meeting to say things like “the ability to increase shareholder value is insignificant next to the power of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings.” Be honest. You’d want to see that guy die for the sin of being so freakin’ annoying.

Nobody ever calls Vader out because they are rightully scared of him on sight. Admiral Motti, however, dunked on Vader’s incompetence, chastised him for constantly talking about his religion, and even put his life on the line to achieve the ultimate workplace accomplishment: getting the “this should have been an email” meeting to end early. For all these reasons and more, I think the fandom needs to raise their blue milks and toast Admiral Motti, the most relatable character in Star Wars history!

Blake Lively is making a bold legal move, and it involves one of Hollywood’s most infamous courtroom showdowns. The actress is reportedly planning to bring elements of the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial into her ongoing case against Justin Baldoni, arguing she faced a similar wave of online backlash.

According to court filings obtained by The Daily Mail, Lively alleges Baldoni enlisted the same crisis PR operative used by Johnny Depp, a move she claims coincided with a sudden “torrent of online hatred” during the 2024 release of “It Ends With Us.” Her legal team argues the connection shaped her understanding of what they describe as a coordinated retaliation campaign.

If allowed, the strategy could introduce references to the six-week Virginia trial between Depp and Amber Heard, which ended with a $15 million jury award in Depp’s favor. Heard had argued at the time that she was the target of an online smear campaign that damaged her reputation, a claim that appears to mirror Lively’s current argument.

Justin Baldoni’s Team Pushes Back On ‘Smear Campaign’ Claims

Baldoni’s legal team is pushing back hard, arguing that Lively’s reputation had already been impacted before the alleged incidents. They are seeking to introduce prior media coverage from 2024, claiming it shows she was already labeled a “mean girl” before any alleged campaign took place.

Baldoni’s lawyers wrote, “Evidence of Lively’s preexisting reputation is not being offered for the truth that she is a ‘mean girl,’ ‘bully,’ difficult to work with or ‘tone deaf’ but to establish Lively’s reputation prior to the alleged ‘smear campaign’ to show that defendants’ alleged conduct did not cause further harm to her existing reputation.”

Ryan Reynolds Voices Support For Blake Lively Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

As the legal drama unfolds, Blake Lively has her husband firmly in her corner. Ryan Reynolds didn’t hold back when speaking about his wife during an April 19 appearance on Today’s “Sunday Sitdown.”

“I’ve never in my life been more proud of my wife,” he said. “People have no idea what’s really going on, you know? And I’ve just never in my life been more proud of someone with that level of integrity that brings that with them and carries that with them in everything that they do.”

Reynolds has also made it clear his support for Blake Lively goes beyond the current legal battle, previously calling out the pressures women face both in Hollywood and beyond. During a January 7, 2025, speech at the National Board of Review Awards, the actor spoke candidly about what he sees as a double standard.

“Stories about women seem to be held to a different set of standards, and that is to say that they’re often held to the standards women are held to in life,” he said at the time. “You must be perfect. You must hide your strength. You must shape-shift or placate.”

Taylor Swift Pulled Into Lively-Baldoni Case As Trial Approaches

As the courtroom battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni heats up, another major name has entered the conversation. Taylor Swift has reportedly been dragged back into the legal feud after her name appeared in jury selection materials ahead of the upcoming “It Ends With Us” trial.

According to court documents, both legal teams worked together to compile a list of questions for potential jurors, including one asking whether they are familiar with individuals who may be mentioned during the case: “Do you know any of the following people that you may hear from or about over the course of the trial?”

Swift’s name was included among a lengthy list of high-profile figures who could potentially come up during proceedings, signaling just how wide-reaching and closely watched the trial is expected to be.

Blake Lively Trial Set To Unfold In New York

The case, which stems from Lively’s allegations of misconduct on the “It Ends With Us” set, is scheduled to go to trial in New York on May 18 and could last up to four weeks.

While several of Lively’s claims, including sexual harassment allegations, have already been dismissed, she is still seeking to introduce testimony from multiple women who she says experienced or witnessed inappropriate behavior on set.

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Not everyone is headed to the cinemas to watch the recently released Michael Jackson biopic.

One of the King of Pop’s accusers, James Safechuck, alleged that the iconic vocalist sexually assaulted him as a child during his visits to Neverland. Now, Safechuck has his back turned while many eyes are glued to the screens watching the viral biopic.

The film, which has been making headlines for a while, had several fans captivated and eagerly awaiting its release. Michael Jackson broke records during his lifetime by revolutionizing music videos and redefining popular dance, and was the first person ever to win eight Grammys in one night. Now he sets records in another sector of the entertainment industry, years after his death.

“Michael” has been making headlines, which have skyrocketed with its release in theaters. Many fans rushed to grab their tickets and popcorn to enjoy the show, but one person has assured the masses that he would not be caught in that queue. Safechuck says there is no way he is going to watch the film with a strong opinion that it should not have been produced in the first place.

TMZ reports that over the weekend, Safechuck was spotted in Sherman Oaks and asked if he planned to check out “Michael” on opening weekend, to which he responded simply but unequivocally, “no.” He stressed that the movie should not have seen the light of day, adding that his reason is clear: He does not believe in supporting child abusers.

Safechuck also raised his support for abuse survivors during his chat with outlets. In case you missed it, Safechuck and Wade Robson claim that they were sexually abused by the “Smooth Criminal” hit maker. Their allegations were not included in the biopic, and Safechuck was also asked about the missing storyline. 

James Safechuck Stands With Abuse Survivors

Shortly after the movie hit screens, Safechuck, who is also an actor, sent a reassuring message to others who have been sexually abused. The video clip made its way to the internet via the actor’s attorney, where he spoke about the promotion “Michael” was getting amid the singer’s alleged crimes.

He noted that the noise around the biopic could be triggering for other sexual assault survivors who may have been abused by different people in their lives, such as their sports coach, stepparent, and even a priest. He added that many a time, abusers are praised even when the alleged victims courageously come forth with detailed allegations.

Safechuck urged his listeners to lean on their support systems for love, adding that they should know that they are not passing through the pain alone. As shared by The Blast, Safechuck sent appreciation to news outlets for pushing his video message to the headlines on their platforms on Friday, April 24. He also reiterated his allegations that Michael was forcefully having his way with children during the Bad era. 

Inside The Accusations Against The Late King Of Pop

Safechuck and Wade Robson both came forward with claims that the hitmaker had sexually abused them as kids on the HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland.” They are suing the singer’s estate for $400 million in damages. Michael was never convicted of any crime, and his companies continue to deny the allegations, yet the two accusers maintain their stance.

They made strong, vivid accusations against the musician, which were detailed in the documentary now removed from the HBO streaming platform. Robson alleged in their lawsuit that he was abused every time he was with the artist. He cited that he spent time at Neverland during which the “Thriller” singer would fondle him, touch his body, and sometimes force him to watch as he performed sexual acts.  

Safechuck, on the other hand, disclosed that he met the entertainer during a Pepsi commercial. Initially, he felt safe with him, but things then transitioned into an extensive grooming process. The actor also detailed how, at the beginning, his interaction with Michael felt loving but shortly became manipulative with time. He admitted that he was initially thrilled to be around the pop star, but realized there was a sinister agenda at play. 

Robson and Safechuck both claim that the assault allegedly took place when they were children between 1988 and 1992. They established a pattern claiming that the late hitmaker lured them with a grooming process that began with gifts and frequent invitations to the Neverland Ranch and tours. 

‘Michael’ Tops The Charts The Weekend Of Its Release

The Lionsgate biopic has risen to the occasion at the box office. The film arrived in theaters as an instant sensation with $97 million domestically and $217 million globally in its first weekend of release. Topping the chart like the legendary King of pop, the ticket sales for the film rank as the best start of all time for a biopic, exceeding the $60 million record set by 2025’s “Straight Outta Compton.”

“Michael” has also surpassed 2018’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which opened to $51 million before leaving fans wide-eyed with $910 million worldwide by the end of its run. As reported by Variety, the late musician’s biopic has made waves as the second-biggest debut of the year behind April’s sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” ($131 million). 

The film continues to rise above expectations, rocking the box office despite the terrible reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. 38% of the reviews were positive on the critic site; however, audiences strongly disagreed with the rating. “Michael” has been tagged with an “A-” grade on CinemaScore exit polls, and most of the viewers are female.

The Production Of Michael Jackson’s Biopic Sparked Family Feud

The late musician’s family members were at loggerheads over the biopic long before its release. It was the musicians’ sister, Janet, versus his brother Jermaine and other members of the Jackson household. Due to the unsettled differences, Janet’s role was completely wiped out from the film despite her close relationship with her late brother in real life. The Blast reported that she was offered an opportunity to be featured in the biopic, but she turned it down.

According to sources close to the family, the reason Janet and Jermaine are not seeing eye to eye is due to envy. “Janet’s always been insanely jealous of Michael, and her career is in the toilet,” the source disclosed. They also revealed that during the family review last month, the Jackson siblings got into a very heated argument over the phone.

Everyone but Janet applauded the film, cheering proudly at the preview, while the second most successful Jackson stood apart with criticism. While the topic of envy looms, Janet has previously shown her desire for her late brother to have the spotlight. Last year, she reportedly turned down all the offers to shoot her own biopic because “Michael” was yet to make its debut.