General Hospital just saw Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) drug Willow Tait’s (Katelyn MacMullen) iced coffee. So, now we’re waiting to see what is going to happen when the drugs kick in. This could change everything for Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) and his ex-wife.

And I can see Willow winding up totally humiliated. So, we’re going to talk about exactly how Jacinda’s plot to punish Willow plays out and where Willow might be when that little pill kicks in.

Jacinda Plots on General Hospital

So, we just saw Jacinda get a little baggie of pills from Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove). Jacinda apparently left at her favorite ex-customer’s place a few months ago. These are some kind of anti-anxiety medication maybe. Or something like that. Because she told Ezra she needed them to take the edge off after Willow hit her with that restraining order.

Michael doesn’t know yet that Willow filed legal papers to keep Jacinda away from Wylie and Amelia. But the court thought that her arrest record of prostitution was enough for a ban on her being around the kids. And that could hurt Michael in custody court that a judge signed off on this against his girlfriend Jacinda.

Then Willow told Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) about the restraining order and her mom freaked. She told Willow she needs to stop antagonizing Michael. And definitely needs to drop trying to get the PCPD to reopen the case into Drew Cain’s (Cameron Mathison) shooting. You know, Nina told her, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) told her, she’s not listening.

And then when Jacinda dropped off Nina’s dry cleaning at her apartment. So Jacinda was left alone with the coffees and dropped a pill into Willow’s iced treat. So now, since Jacinda left those pills at Ezra’s. And he seemed to know what they were, I assume that Jacinda has taken them at his place. They’re not like the ketamine.

If you remember that Nina and Portia had given Jacinda to dose Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison). Because that was a liquid. So, this is different. But if it’s anti-anxiety medication or a tranquilizer of some sort, it could really mess Willow up. Since she probably has no tolerance for it and certainly wasn’t expecting to be drugged.

Willow’s Potential Public Humiliation on GH

So, the first thing is after Willow leaves Nina’s place, she might all of a sudden get woozy and start driving erratically. You know, we don’t know if the kids are going to be in the car. If she does, obviously, Willow would have no idea she had drugs in her system. If she got pulled over and arrested for driving under some kind of influence, that would obviously be front page news.

It would ruin her rep as a congresswoman. And of course, Jacinda would be thrilled to see Willow humiliated. Just like when it happened to Drew. And that means Willow’s rep would be tarnished. She would probably lose her seat. And then Michael could leverage that incident.

But Willow was just telling her mom, Nina, it’s the perfect time. She said it’s the best moment to make a move against Michael. Because she’s never been in a place of power like this. But a DWI arrest would be really bad for Willow in custody court. And of course, that is Jacinda’s intention.

Willow Makes a Move on Chase on General Hospital

Another thing is the pills might loosen up Willow. And she does something crazy like she gets in a situation where she makes a move on Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard). You know, she might run into him out in public somewhere and start to get flirty and handsy. Or if Willow is brought in for suspicion of DWI and sees Chase, she might get frisky with him up at the PCPD.

We know Willow is definitely still hung up on Chase. And we’ll see how much she is if she runs into him when she’s got lowered inhibitions from that pill in her coffee and starts making moves. Even worse if she did it in front of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton). Now that Willow and Drew are getting divorced, I could definitely see Willow making a move.

Now, I don’t think that Willow would usually be that blatant. But if this relaxation drug has her all loose and open, she might confess to Chase that she still wants him. Not being in her right mind, we could see Willow planting a kiss on Chase, which would mortify him and would be a really bad look for her.

Worst-Case Scenarios for Willow on GH

Another thing is that Willow might take the kids to the Metro Court pool and then the drugs kick in. You know, maybe she passes out on the chair while Wylie and Amelia are in the pool and without supervision, one of the kids, maybe Amelia. Because she’s younger might fall in the pool and then someone has to save them.

And that would be really horrific. Because there would be a lot of witnesses to the kids in the pool and Willow looking drunk or high or passed out. That would make her look like an unfit mother, especially if they then test her and there’s drugs found in her system. That would be great for Michael, which is ultimately what Jacinda is trying for. And that would be, of course, a nightmare for Willow and would wreck her in custody court.

General Hospital: Willow Goes Wild

And another thing we might see is they redo kind of what they did with Drew’s night of drugging and have Willow making a scene at the Metro Court or another establishment like Drew did when he was drugged with ketamine. But instead of doing body shots off somebody, maybe we’ll have somebody doing body shots off Willow. I could absolutely see her letting loose and getting rowdy if she’s hopped up on drugs. And that could definitely cost her her seat in Congress and her kids, which would thrill Jacinda.

But I think Michael is going to be horrified that Jacinda drugged the mother of his children. Another thing is we might also see Willow starting something with Drew, attacking him. Maybe not physically, maybe verbally. But out in public and airing some of their bad marriage dirty laundry. Willow has so much anger and hatred that’s built up towards Drew.

So, if those drugs loosen her tongue, Willow might cause a scene. And that would be amazing for Drew. Because if Willow went crazy and actually laid hands on him, somebody might call the cops and Willow could be arrested. And then it would be even worse if she was tested and they found these drugs in her system and she denies it. But they’re there.

Jacinda May Push Michael Too Far on General Hospital

I will say this, there are a couple of good reasons that Michael might be quite upset at what Jacinda has done to Willow. And we know that Michael’s losing his temper and asking Jacinda, “What did you do?” by the end of this week. So, one reason that Michael might be upset is if Willow has the kids with her when the pills kick in.

That alone might be enough for Michael to dump Jacinda. If she put his kids in danger with this petty revenge plot against Willow. Obviously, Michael would understand Jacinda’s frustration at being hit with the restraining order. But what she did to Willow is not the way to make things better. This is her little going rogue plot we’ve been talking about for a while.

Jacinda’s Scheme Brings Up Past Trauma for Michael

The second reason that Michael may not like this scheme of Jacinda’s is. Because something similar was done to him. I don’t know if you remember. But years back when Michael was angry at Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), he got custody of Avery Jerome Corinthos (Scarola twins) when she was a baby.

And Morgan Corinthos (Bryan Craig) and Kiki Jerome (Haley Erin) were targeting Michael and they replaced his allergy medication with some sort of roofie and he took his allergy pills and he had a little drink. He wasn’t like boozing heavily. But as a result, he had an incident where he was just like blurry and he tipped over Avery’s stroller and it was caught on camera.

And if I recall correctly, that might have been what cost Michael custody of his little sister Avery. And then later, Sabrina Santiago (Teresa Castillo) tested his allergy meds and she figured out that he had been drugged and then it came out that Morgan and Kiki had done it to him. So, this might hit way too close to home for Michael and he might decide Jacinda truly is not the kind of woman he can allow around his kids, no matter if her plan succeeds and it helps him with the Willow problem.

If you’re a fan of rock music, there is no other genre that can match it. Rock and roll has a rawness and energy to it that can’t be found anywhere else. It’s an art form born in the 1950s, and despite its popularity taking a hit in the age of the internet, rock and roll will never die. Rock music is released through albums, a collection of art released by bands and artists. For so long, to promote it, labels would release singles as promotion. On radio and MTV, certain songs would catch fire, becoming timeless over the decades. These 25 rock songs best represent the different eras of the genre. To spice things up a bit, no band or artist can appear more than once.

Tool first debuted in the early 1990s. A decade later, they represented the best of the early 2000s on their third album Lateralus. Their third single, “Lateralus,” was butchered in its radio release, which cut out over three minutes of the 9:24 runtime. Lead singer Maynard James Keenan uses the Fibonacci sequence to build the song around. A true work of genius, it builds and builds until a frantic finish.

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“In the End” by Linkin Park (2000)

Nu-metal had its day during the late 90s and early 2000s. As other bands came and went, Linkin Park remained because they were so much more than a fad. From the beginning, they were taking over the rock world on their debut album Hybrid Theory. Its last single, “In the End,” came out on one of America’s worst days, September 11, 2001. With hip hop and piano playing over Chester Bennington’s vocals and Mike Shinoda’s underrated rap vocals taking the lead, a song of utter hopelessness became even more heartbreaking for the era it came out in.

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“Jump” by Van Halen (1984)

Van Halen was a mostly upbeat band with riffs and lyrics that were all about fun. They were sometimes criticized for not being deep enough, and captured their share of gripe for the pop and synth sounds found on their album 1984. For fans, however, it’s the perfect personification of the band. 1984 is best highlighted by “Jump.” Eddie Van Halen’s synth riff lead into David Lee Roth’s double meaning lyrics, turning from a statement about ending your life to one about the hope of jumping in and living it.

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“Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden (1994)

Soundgarden‘s most successful album, Superunknown, came out at the end of grunge, just a month after Kurt Cobain‘s death. One huge song, however, kept grunge hanging on. “Black Hole Sun” is the band’s most popular single. It’s a blend of genres, with grunge meeting old school hard rock and a bit of the Beatles. Chris Cornell‘s lyrics are a bit nonsensical, but his vocals are as hypnotic as ever. By restraining themselves, Soundgarden found perfection.

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“Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes (2003)

The White Stripes had been around for years, with plenty of critical acclaim, before 2003’s album Elephant. The first single was “Seven Nation Army”, a blast of heavy rock straight to the eardrums. With Jack White’s now legendary riff and Meg White’s energetic pounding of the drums, “Seven Nation Army” has only gotten bigger over the years. Today, it has become a sporting event anthem to rival Queen‘s “We Will Rock You.”

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“Light My Fire” by The Doors (1967)

The Doors didn’t last long, but they were very prolific during their short years together before the death of Jim Morrison in 1971. Their first album, 1967’s self-titled The Doors, epitomizes who they were. You probably best know the three-minute radio version of “Light My Fire,” but on the album, it clocks in at seven minutes, with added experimental sections. The song opens with Ray Manzarek‘s organ solo. His mastery dominates the entire song, a richness of energy layered with Morriron’s soothing, deep vocals of desire.

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“Man in the Box” by Alice in Chains (1990)

In 1990, Nirvana hadn’t broken out yet and grunge wasn’t even a term. Before it all stood Alice in Chains on their debut album, Facelift. As big as the band would get over the next few years, they were never better than on the album’s second single, “Man in the Box.” The song opens up with Jerry Cantrell’s ferocious guitar riff, before giving way to Layne Staley’s impossible voice. Although written about censorship and control, Cantrell’s struggle with drug addiction gives the powerful lyrics a more personal twist.

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“Jeremy” by Pearl Jam (1991)

Pearl Jam‘s 1991 debut album, Ten, put them at the top of the grunge movement, right there with Nirvana. The track listing is filled with now classic rock such as “Alive” and “Even Flow.” One, however, stands out from the rest. “Jeremy” is infectious without even paying attention to the lyrics. It transforms though when you examine Eddie Vedder’s haunting vocals about a teenage boy pushed over the edge into a heartbreaking final act. More tragic, Vedder wrote the song based on the real life Jeremy Wade Delle, who took his life in front of his classmates.

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“Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses (1987)

In 1987, Guns N’ Roses‘ debut album, Appetite for Destruction, took over the rock world. Although every track is hard rock mastery, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” is the one that sticks out the most. Slash‘s opening guitar riff is like an alarm bell calling you to attention. The entire band is in perfect harmony, anchored by Axl Rose’s unmistakable voice as he sings about love without remorse.

Metallica was the most successful heavy metal band of the 1980s. For a new decade, however, they took a huge risk by adopting a more commercial sound. What could have made them sellouts only made the group even better. 1991’s self-titled album begins with their most famous song, “Enter Sandman.” It starts off with a riff from Kirk Hammett that will rev up your soul. As Lars Ulrich‘s drums and Jason Newsted‘s bass kicks in, James Hetfield’s dark lullaby wakes up the masses who had fallen asleep in the era of late-80s hair metal dullness.

Jade Haliburton, the wife of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, showed off her massive new bling just days after the couple’s wedding. 

Tyrese, 27, and Jade, 28, sat courtside at the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, August 6. The couple were shown on the Jumbotron during a break in play, when Jade held up her huge wedding ring for the camera. 

“The Haliburtons are in the house for tonight’s @indianafever game 💍,” the Pacers shared via Instagram. 

Jade commented, “my husbanddddddd 😭😭😭😭😭❤️.”

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Aaron Rodgers shared an unexpected update after reuniting with his once estranged family members. “I feel like it was part of the full-circle nature of this last season for me,” Aaron, 42, said in a recent interview with USA Today Sports while reflecting on his reconciliation with parents Darla and Ed and older brother Luke […]

The new bride shared a video of the moment to her Instagram Story, joking that Tyrese had managed to mess with her look. 

“Leave it to my husband to screw up my hair 😭😂🥴,” Jade captioned the clip. 

Tyrese and Jade celebrated their nuptials on Saturday, August 1, at a ceremony filled with family and friends and featuring a surprise performance by rapper 50 Cent. 

“MARRIED!!!! cannot WAIT to show you guys all the content 🥹🥹🥹 stay tuned!!,” Jade wrote via Instagram on Monday, August 3. 

Jade and Tyrese officially got married at a courthouse ceremony last month. “it’s (courthouse) official 🍾💍,” Jade posted via Instagram on July 21.

The wedding came less than two months after Jade’s friend Makenzi Kern died on Jade’s bachelorette party trip to St. Barts. 

Kern, 26, died of “health complications” while vacationing on June 6, according to her obituary. An official cause of death has not been publicly released, and foul play is not suspected. 

Jade broke her silence about Kern’s death in an emotional social media post on June 17. 

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“Kenzi was the funniest, goofiest person I’ve ever met,” Jade wrote via Instagram. “She was always making me belly laugh. She had such a gift of bringing happiness to every room she was in. Some of my favorite memories with Kenzi are the simple ones — spending a summer living in her city, leaving our mark on the capital district, running around our cars at stop lights, cheering on the bandshell together, obsessing over The Office, dancing on countertops to Hannah Montana, and watching her light up anytime she got to be on a boat.”

The post continued, “She loved and supported Tyrese and me through every chapter,” Jade continued. “She was our biggest cheerleader and showed up for me in every big moment in my life. I can’t even imagine our wedding day without her there celebrating with us. The day will not be the same without her, but I know she will show us she is there somehow. She has been there for all of our moments since the day I met Tyrese. But Kenz will forever live on in my memories, my laughter, my stories, and in the person I am because of her. I will never stop laughing about all our memories together.”

Jade and Kern met as cheerleaders at Iowa State University, where Tyrese was also a standout basketball player. 

The Bold and the Beautiful announces some really exciting casting news. If you have not heard, we’re about to meet Melissa Dylan‘s (Sydney Bullock) mom, Darcy Dylan (Kelly Sullivan). And Bold got a great actress to play the role, soap veteran Kelly Sullivan. And it definitely sounds like Dylan needs her mom since Katie Logan (Heather Tom) is going after Dylan so hard.

Now, we don’t know much about Dylan’s backstory before LA, so this should be pretty interesting. We are going to talk about where you might have seen Kelly Sullivan on another CBS soap and what brings Dylan’s mom to town.

Bold and the Beautiful: Kelly Sullivan’s Soap History

So, we just found out the news that B&B hired the incredible Kelly Sullivan as Dylan’s mom, Darcy. If you also watched General Hospital, you might recall Kelly Sullivan was on there from 2011 to 2014. She played Connie Falconeri and dated notorious mobster Sonny Corinthos.

Connie had mental health issues. She had dissociative identity disorder. She also went by the name Kate Howard. And she wound up getting killed off by Ava Jerome (Maura West) before she could expose a mob plot. And then after General Hospital killed off her character Connie, then she swapped soaps.

So, Kelly Sullivan was next over on The Bold and the Beautiful’s sister soap Young and the Restless from 2014 to 2016. And on there she played Sage Warner who had a really brief fling with Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and got pregnant and that was back when the character was played by actor Justin Hartley. So, Sage got pregnant by Adam but was more deeply involved in a romance with his brother Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow).

Darcy’s Fate on B&B

And of course you know Nick actor Josh Morrow is the dad of Will Spencer actor Crew Morrow. So, it’s interesting that Kelly Sullivan’s going to be playing opposite the son when in the past she played opposite the father. So, that’s going to be really cool when she steps into her role as Darcy Dylan on Bold.

But unfortunately, Young and the Restless also killed off Kelly Sullivan’s character. She died in a car crash. But her son Christian Newman is supposedly still on Y&R, although we’ve not seen the kid since he was a toddler, and he only gets those off-screen mentions. So, let’s hope B&B isn’t bringing Kelly Sullivan in to kill her off like the other two soaps did. She earned daytime Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actress for both General Hospital and Young and the Restless in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

So, if you haven’t seen her before, I think you guys will really like her. And Kelly began taping her scenes as Darcy Dylan this past Tuesday, August 4th. We’re going to see Kelly Sullivan’s B&B debut as Darcy on Thursday, August 27th. And this is good timing because Dylan could really use her mom right now because Katie Logan is coming down really hard on Dylan for wanting to be with Will.

The Bold and Beautiful: Darcy Arrives to Defend Dylan

And again, this is kind of out of character stuff with Katie being so vicious to this girl Dylan that she really knows nothing about, when Katie seems fine with Electra Forester (Laneya Grace), who has been so horrible to Will and has dumped him over and over, has judged him and Electra has never shown him any loyalty.

But Katie is convinced that Dylan is just social climbing by taking an interest in Will. And Electra has already decided Dylan’s a gold digger. But I thought she was very respectful to Katie and very honest. But honestly, at this point, Katie’s acting like a Forrester the way she’s talking to Dylan.

So, I’m very excited to see her mom, Darcy, show up in LA to defend her daughter. And we’re going to talk about what we might see once Dylan’s mama shows up on the bold scene later this month. First of all, I bet that Darcy’s daughter will tell her that Katie has been accusing her of lying and having an agenda and gold digging just because she was a fan of their magazine when she was growing up.

Bold and the Beautiful: Katie’s Mind Made Up

And of course, Katie said that Dylan’s trying to latch onto Will’s wealthy family. But as far as I can see, Dylan is a good girl who was probably raised right, and Katie’s not really being fair. So, Darcy may lay into Katie. From the second she saw Dylan at Will’s place and realized who she was, Katie has been convinced that Dylan is only interested in Will because she’s social climbing.

Also, Katie’s been really nasty calling her by her name over and over like it’s some kind of curse word. Lots of people go by different names. The good news is Will, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont), and Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) all seem pro-Dylan. So, maybe they’ll push back on Katie. And then I expect Dylan’s mom, Darcy, to really push back on Katie and especially if she sees her coming in hot at Dylan in front of her.

Darcy in the Dark on B&B

Another thing that I’m interested to see is Darcy’s reaction to finding out that Dylan was homeless and that her daughter was living in her car and then living over Will’s garage before she landed the job at Forrester and the job at Bikini.

And with two jobs, she’s paying her own bills. I’m sure that Darcy doesn’t know that Dylan was homeless or she’d have told her kid to come home or Darcy might have sent money to her. But we know Dylan’s a hard worker who wants to pay her own way.

Also, Darcy, you know, may not know that Dylan was tied up and held hostage by Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) at gunpoint. So, I also wonder if Darcy knows that her daughter Dylan ran over and killed Luna. There may be some serious catching up that Dylan needs to do with her mom, Darcy.

And also, I expect Dylan might tell Darcy the awful thing Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) did to Electra with the deep fake nudes. Because Remy is Darcy’s nephew, she might ask Dylan about him and be totally shocked to hear what happened.

And I’m sure that Dylan’s also going to have to explain to her mom about her complicated dynamic with her ex-best friend, Electra. She told Dylan, of course, that she couldn’t date Will. But Dylan decided to pursue him anyway. And Will’s not going to listen to his mom, Katie. He already said he plans to keep seeing Dylan.

The Bold and the Beautiful: Darcy Meets the Spencers

And in fact, between now and when her mom Darcy shows up, Dylan and Will are going to get intimate. So by the time Darcy comes to LA, she will likely be meeting Will as Dylan’s love interest. And his mom, Katie, of course, as the overbearing person who’s talking nasty about her daughter.

I am looking forward to a showdown if Katie actually has the nerve to talk smack about Dylan right in front of her mom, Darcy. So, this week when Katie was blathering about how Electra is lovely and poised and basically better than Dylan, I was rolling my eyes. Electra is a brat who broke Will’s heart.

Also, speaking of Electra, I think Darcy might have some things to say to Electra for the way that she has treated Dylan because for a while now she has been bullying her, making unreasonable and unfair ultimatums. And aside from the verbal conflicts that Electra’s done to Dylan, we all saw Electra slap her. That was really wrong. I’d like to see Dylan report it to HR at Forrester Creations.

Forrester Creations Toxicity on Bold and Beautiful

Except I’m guessing they don’t have HR because there’s all kinds of nonsense that goes on there. It’s that toxic culture thing that’s now becoming public knowledge. I’m sure that Darcy is not going to be a fan of Electra at all. And I would also expect that Darcy will meet Bill Spencer and the rest of the family once she gets to LA and finds out, you know, that Dylan is seeing Will.

I do expect that Bill and Wyatt should be welcoming and Will should be too. But Katie might continue to be judgmental about Dylan without even getting to know the girl at all. I could see Katie telling Darcy, “You need to take Dylan and leave. Go back where you came from.” It could be really contentious. But what I can say is I’m super excited Dylan’s mom is coming to B&B and I’m thrilled that they cast Kelly Sullivan and I think y’all are going to love her.

Aaron Rodgers and his family may have found their way back to each other, but he is now setting strict boundaries regarding his newly restored family relationships. 

Years of strife kept Aaron from his family members, but a timely social media post shared in late July confirmed that the hatchet had finally been buried.  

Interestingly, many factors played a role in Aaron’s reconciliation with his family, including his wife, Brittani, who helped him keep an open mind. 

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During a candid conversation, Aaron clarified his decision regarding social media. The 42-year-old quarterback explained that his late July Instagram uploads featuring his parents, along with his older brother, were intended as a final gesture to conclude a long-standing public narrative. 

Viewing the post as a symbolic moment in his recent journey, he noted, “I feel like it was part of the full-circle nature of this last season for me.”

The football player emphasized that he prefers to keep personal matters out of the public eye, particularly given the amount of inaccurate rumors that have circulated over the years. 

“I think that the personal life should stay personal and private. But I feel like it was part of the full-circle to just one time post something, and never again,” Aaron told USA Today Sports.

When asked about public scrutiny, the athlete dismissed it, explaining that he doesn’t “give a [crap]” about anything people think about him, except those in his corner. 

Aaron Rodgers Recently Reflected On Family Feud And His Desire For Privacy

In addition to establishing firm boundaries regarding his online presence, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback also addressed the long-standing rift that previously separated his family.

Speaking on the resolution of the conflict, he pointedly noted the difference in how various family members handled the feud publicly over the years. 

According to The Blast, he reiterated his long-held belief that personal disagreements should remain away from headlines. This seemed to subtly address past commentary made by his brother Jordan during their separation.

“Now, not everybody in the family adhered to the same thing, but there are different things, situations, experiences, and people that actually change your life,” he quipped.

Despite the differing approaches to privacy in the past, the athlete expressed heartfelt appreciation to be able to finally move past the hostility.

Aaron Rodgers’ Wife, Brittani, Played A Huge Role In The Family Reconciliation

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Further reflecting on the end of the family feud, Aaron explained how his marriage marked the true turning point in resolving the issue. He credited his wife, Brittani, for creating a safe space that allowed him to reconsider reaching out to his parents and siblings. 

“A big part of it was getting married, and having those conversations with my wife that allowed me to kind of open up to the possibility of coming together,” he revealed, per The Blast.

He emphasized that Brittani never pressured him into making amends, but rather that her steady affection and encouragement gave him the comfort needed to reconnect with his loved ones.

Aaron Rodgers’ Family Reunion Had Begun Long Before The Public Became Aware

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Even though the family reunion seemed to have occurred at the time of the social media post made in July, reports indicate that the reconciliation was actually the result of a gradual, quiet process. 

The Blast previously reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback spent time with his parents, Ed and Darla Rodgers, months prior to his online post. 

The path toward healing actually began with a quiet, private meeting between the athlete and his father back in 2023. 

Video footage captured Aaron interacting warmly with his mother and father at the inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony for Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, California, where he was being recognized. 

As he accepted his induction into the school’s newly established hall of fame class, he took a moment during his induction speech to express public appreciation for his parents’ support. 

Aaron Rodgers’ Public Announcement Was A Confirmation Of The Reconciliation

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Years after Aaron publicly thanked his parents in his acceptance speech, he then shared the social media post, which marked the moment the public first learned of the family’s progress.

The images captured warm moments with his mother, father, and older brother, Luke, as well as a sweet shot of the quarterback helping construct a toy for his young niece.

In the caption, Aaron wrote, “Another bonding week #fam.”

Additionally, resurfaced information further confirmed that the athlete and his father also unexpectedly crossed paths at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe back in July 2023. 

According to The Blast, Aaron greeted his father with “Hi, Pops,” leading to an emotional embrace where both exchanged declarations of love. 

The marriage might be over, but life after it is good for Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith!

The Spanish actor and his ex-wife have seemingly maintained a very cordial relationship since they finalized their divorce in 2015, adding to the growing list of amicable separations in the very controversial industry.

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith got married in May 1996 after they locked eyes for the first time at the Oscars in 1990. He has been married twice in his life, with just one biological child.

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The filmmaker sat for an interview to spill a few tea about his friendship with Griffith over a decade after their marriage packed up. He expressed that the American actress is “if not my best friend, one of my best friends.”

The actor continued that they catch up on his trips to Los Angeles, where they have tons of fun alongside their kids, noting that it has been the force behind their healthy relationship. Banderas added that there is no secret recipe behind all the positivity in their interaction, only that they prioritized sincerity during and after their marriage.

Banderas emphasized that they both came out of the marriage in an amicable way that was necessary for the betterment of their children and family. The actor also told PEOPLE about his blended family, commending Griffith for her parenting skills, adding that he sees his kids having a bright future ahead of them.

Banderas and Griffith welcomed a daughter, Stella Banderas, during their marriage. Griffith is also mom to Alexander Bauer and Dakota Johnson, from previous relationships.

Inside The Emmy-Nominated Actor’s Love Life

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Before his nearly two-decade-long marriage to Griffith, the actor and Ana Leza were first married between 1987 and 1996. The duo tied the knot in Madrid after dating for six months, and she played a pivotal role in his acting career by teaching him English.

He revealed that she partially became an English teacher in the early 1990s, and her skills helped him translate the script for “The Mambo Kings,” giving him enough confidence to secure the role. As shared by Hollywood Life, Leza had told Vanity Fair Spanish that she was equally glad to accompany him to the United States for the sake of his career.

While he did not share a child with Leza, he did help Griffith, his second wife, raise her first child, Dakota Johnson, and second, Alexander, whom she welcomed with Steven Bauer, her second husband. Banderas was Griffith’s longest union, and the actor recalled their relationship beginning with a love-at-first-sight situation.

He recalled seeing her on the red carpet at the 1990 Academy Awards, after which he asked about her from a colleague, and six years later, they sealed the deal. Despite their divorce, he described Griffith in a 2015 interview with Vulture as his family alongside her kids.

Antonio Banderas Discovered Bliss In His 2017 Health Scare

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Banderas got into retrospection during his PEOPLE interview, addressing his heart attack in 2017 and finding the blessing in the experience. He described it as a reality check to finally see things he has been blind to while understanding that life is very fleeting.

He shared that he now lives with the consciousness that death is inevitable, so he does his best to make the most out of his time on earth. In his words:

“People live like they are not going to die. They collect things, and they collect. I don’t want to collect anything. I want to just experience.”

In his professional life, Banderas is currently starring alongside Dominic Sessa in “Tony,” which is a biopic about the late chef Anthony Bourdain. The movie, released on August 7, sees Banderas playing the role of a veteran chef and mentor who shapes Bourdain’s culinary identity.

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As noted by The Blast, Banderas opened up about his heart attack at a film festival in Málaga in March 2017. Stating that he suffered the incident in January that year, Banderas considered himself lucky to be alive as he underwent an operation where they implanted three stents into his coronary arteries.

Aside from that, the Spanish actor also had an arrhythmia, a condition where the heart experiences an irregular beat, which also meant he had to go in for a thermoablation. As defined by Mayo Clinic, a heart arrhythmia happens when the electrical signals that tell the heart to beat do not work as they should. 

This means that the heart may beat too fast or too slow, and the pattern of the heartbeat may also be inconsistent. Banderas continued that while he truly battled the attack, the media may have overblown his experience; however, it did happen due to him overworking himself for decades in the entertainment industry.

The attack did not cause any lasting damage, but it did cause the actor to move out of the United States, leave behind smoking, and dispose of his private jet.

Antonio Banderas Tipped Tom Holland To Fill His Spot As Zorro

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In an interview with ComicBook in 2022, as shared by The Blast, Banderas disclosed that he would be happy to see a third Zorro movie if there is a new young face to carry on the legacy, as Anthony Hopkins did for him in “The Mask of Zorro” in 1998. 

Banderas explained that he does not want to take over the mantle, but that he believed there is merit in presenting a new generation to the iconic character. The actor also gave his name for who he thinks will be the ideal replacement, and it was no other than the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” star, Holland. 

Banderas, who starred alongside Holland in “Uncharted,” praised the British actor’s charm, energy, and natural screen presence, saying those qualities would make him a strong choice to take over the role of the swashbuckling hero.

Banderas first brought Zorro to life in “The Mask of Zorro” before reprising the role in 2005’s “The Legend of Zorro.” There is no third movie being developed yet, but the actor revealed that he would be interested in being brought back if it would help launch the next installment of the franchise with a new lead.

There may be a lot to learn about Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith’s dynamics!

Wizards of Waverly Place star Jake T. Austin broke his silence after his character was missing from the show’s revival, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

“To all the Wizard fans, just wanted to say for the record how disappointed I am to have not been included in the spinoff,” Austin, 31, wrote via Instagram Story on Thursday, August 6.

Austin, who played Max on the original series, recalled being “asked back in 2020” if he was interested in reprising his role. “I said that I was 100 percent in,” he added. “Unfortunately, the powers that be decided to take the show in a different direction and my character wasn’t part of the equation.”

He continued: “Even though I wasn’t involved, I still have nothing but love for my former castmates and wish them continued success.”

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Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 to 2012, followed three siblings — Justin (David Henrie), Alex (Selena Gomez) and Max — who inherited magical abilities from their family. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place later debuted on Disney+, concluding its three-season run earlier this month and leaving fans divided.

Austin was not the only OG cast member to speak out after not being included in the new series. David DeLuise, who played patriarch Jerry, commented on an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 5, writing, “It would not be over if the OG wizards were really there. Missed opportunity.”

The four-part series finale saw the return of Gomez, 34, Jennifer Stone, Gregg Sulkin and Maria Canals-Barrera. Henrie, 37, was also involved after starring in — and producing — the follow-up show.

Creator Todd J. Greenwald also weighed in when he addressed the backlash to the finale.

“I will undo the entire ‘Beyond’ canon in one simple chapter,” he wrote via Substack. “By simply ignoring it. ‘It was all Max’s dreammmmm.’ Fixed. Moving on.”

Greenwald elaborated on the strong reaction to the show’s conclusion.

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“I would also like to make it clear. The actors on the new show are amazing. They’re amazing kids. They have amazing families and they’ve got great futures ahead,” he continued. “It is a blessing that they had this experience and can still be kids and have a great memory to look back on. I would work with any of them any day.”

He concluded: “This is the sixth tween show I’ve written on and I’ve seen how it affects the kids in different ways. Learning as you go and finding your voice in front of so many people is challenging enough in itself, let alone having to portray a character you know nothing about.”

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is streaming now on Disney+.

Fans have questions after seeing a video of Keyshia Cole and Skrilla together in the studio. The footage comes amid an apparent hard launch between the two musicians, prompted by recent social media posts.

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Video Shows Keyshia Cole And Skrilla Together In The Music Studio

Keyshia Cole and Skrilla were seen together in the music studio, and the clip shows Skrilla jammin’ to music.

As the camera rolls, the 27-year-old pulls Cole into the frame. The ‘Love’ artist is sporting a Louis Vuitton baseball hat that covers her eyes, but she’s clearly recognizable as she flashes a smile.

At that point, Skrilla spins the 44-year-old around to face the camera before she exits the frame. However, it looks as though his hand pushes Cole’s shoulder.

Fans Have Mixed Reactions

After the clip was shared on TSR’s homepage, several fans had questions, while others issued jokes in the comment section.

Singer Received Flower Bouquets With A Love Note

Last month, Cole shared footage of a rose bouquet she had received. Additionally, the post also included a note that read, “Love u beautiful XOXO.”

The post had fans speculating that Skrilla sent Cole the flowers because he previously shared a picture of the duo on his Instagram Stories. The photograph featured them together on a yacht, and Cole’s post appeared to confirm fan speculation about their alleged romance.

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More than 50 years after cinema was changed forever by Francis Ford Coppola‘s genius behind the camera, The Godfather is back to tell a shocking new chapter. The Corleone family’s legacy is unforgettable and unmistakable, but does that mean is should end there? Well, apparently not, because a sequel is on the way and this time, it’s focusing on one of the most overlooked characters.

Random House will release Connie in the fall of 2027, with the authorized Godfather novel written by bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. Approved by the estate of the original author Mario Puzo, the book will focus on Connie Corelone, daughter of Don Vito Corleone, and it’ll be the first Godfather story told from a woman’s perspective. Connie evolves from a desperate young woman who wants to escape her family’s criminal empire, into a shark that becomes one of their most politically astute and influential figures.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, The Godfather transformed the mob genre when it premiered in 1972. Directed by Coppola and based on Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, the film won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The original film was also a massive commercial success, grossing more than $250 million worldwide from a budget of around $6 million, making it one of the highest-grossing films ever released at the time. The Godfather Part II went on to become one of the few sequels to win Best Picture. Collider’s review described The Godfather as “a cinematic landmark” whose influence continues to shape filmmaking more than five decades later. Just, don’t forget the cannolis.

Who Stars in ‘The Godfather’ Trilogy?

The original trilogy featured an extraordinary cast led by Marlon Brando (On the Waterfront) as Vito Corleone, Al Pacino (Heat) as Michael Corleone, James Caan (Misery) as Sonny Corleone, Robert Duvall (Apocalypse Now) as Tom Hagen, Diane Keaton (Annie Hall) as Kay Adams, John Cazale (Dog Day Afternoon) as Fredo Corleone, and Talia Shire (Rocky) as Connie Corleone.

Across the sequels, the cast expanded to include Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver) as the young Vito Corleone, Andy Garcia (Ocean’s Eleven), Lee Strasberg (…And Justice for All), Eli Wallach (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides), Bridget Fonda (Jackie Brown), and George Hamilton (Love at First Bite).

Connie is scheduled to be released in fall 2027.

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March 24, 1972

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175 minutes

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Francis Ford Coppola

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Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola

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Albert S. Ruddy, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans

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The video game adaptation sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which features the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, was the first movie of 2026 to hit the billion-dollar mark at the box office. Since then, another animated sequel, Pixar’s Toy Story 5, has also hit the milestone, with last weekend’s big blockbuster debut, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, managing to hit the milestone in almost record time, falling just short of Avengers: Endgame. Just today, Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey became the fifth Hollywood feature of 2026 to hit the $1 billion milestone.

But in between those eye-watering financial success stories, Antoine Fuqua’s musical biopic, Michael, became the first biopic of all time to hit $1 billion in theaters. In total, Michael earned $1.021 billion in global revenue, split between $649 million from overseas markets and $372 million in domestic earnings. Of course, thanks to such success, and considering where the narrative ended, many immediately wondered if a sequel would get the green light, against the normal trend of music biopics.

Previously, Lionsgate film chief, Adam Fogelson, confirmed that a sequel was in development, saying, “We are really excited about the progress we’re making with respect to a second ‘Michael’ film.” Now, the same man has given fans an insight into when they can see that white-glove sparkle again. In a new earnings call, per Variety, Fogelson and Lionsgate are hoping “to begin production in late 2026 or early 2027,” with “hopes of releasing the final product at the end of next year or in the first half of 2028.” Of course, any sequel would likely have to enter darker territory after the first film omitted almost every personal controversy in Jackson’s life.

Critics Weren’t Fond of ‘Michael’

Sure, the film might’ve smashed records for the biopic genre, but Michael faced plenty of critical backlash upon arrival. This is illustrated by the film’s disappointing 38% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, which is juxtaposed by a near-perfect 97% rating from audiences. One critic labeled the film a “dishonest and surface-skimming biopic,” while another complained that the film “doesn’t know what it wants to be. Perhaps a sequel will be able to turn around the almost universal negative opinion of critics.

Next week, Michael will begin streaming on Starz. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for any updates about the upcoming sequel.

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April 24, 2026

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130 minutes

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John Logan

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Graham King, John Branca, John McClain

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