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Spring Breakers 2 Official With Bella Thorne Writing and Directing
More than 40 years after The Breakfast Club first brought five very different teenagers together for a Saturday detention, Anthony Michael Hall has revealed that director John Hughes once envisioned bringing the group back together as adults.
Hall, who played Brian Johnson, “the brain,” in the beloved 1985 film, recently recalled one of his final conversations with Hughes. During that conversation, the filmmaker reportedly discussed an idea for a sequel that would reunite Brian, Claire, Bender, Allison and Andrew years after their unforgettable day at Shermer High School.
According to Hall, Hughes imagined catching up with the characters when they were in their 30s and had entered the working world.
“He was talking about the idea of doing a sequel and having us all be in our 30s and in the workplace,” Hall recalled.
The concept would have offered a fascinating continuation of the original film. The Breakfast Club centered on five students from completely different social circles who slowly discovered that the labels placed on them did not tell the full story of who they were.
Hall starred alongside Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Emilio Estevez, portraying the brain, princess, criminal, basket case and athlete respectively.
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Rather than simply repeating the detention setup, Hughes’ proposed sequel could have explored how those same characters changed as they entered adulthood. The pressures of popularity, parents and high school expectations could have been replaced by careers, relationships and the realities of adult life.
Unfortunately, the movie never materialized.
Hall said the conversation took place around 1988 and also included John Candy, another frequent Hughes collaborator. It remains unclear how far Hughes ever developed the idea or whether a completed screenplay exists.
The revelation is particularly interesting because talk of another Breakfast Club movie has surfaced several times over the years. Molly Ringwald previously suggested she had heard that Hughes had written some form of follow-up, while other reports have claimed the filmmaker considered different ways of revisiting the characters.
Hughes died in 2009 at the age of 59, leaving any potential continuation without the filmmaker who created the original.
Despite never receiving a sequel, The Breakfast Club has maintained an enormous cultural presence since its release on February 15, 1985. Made for roughly $1 million, the movie earned more than $50 million worldwide and became one of the defining coming-of-age films of the 1980s.
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The five principal cast members also reunited publicly in 2025 for the movie’s 40th anniversary at C2E2 in Chicago, marking the first time Hall, Ringwald, Nelson, Sheedy and Estevez had all appeared together at the same convention.
Whether Hollywood would ever attempt a modern continuation remains unknown. There is currently no officially announced Breakfast Club sequel in development.
Still, Hall’s story offers fans a glimpse at what might have been. Instead of leaving Brian, Claire, Bender, Allison and Andrew behind in that library, Hughes apparently wondered the same thing audiences have wondered for decades:
What happened to the Breakfast Club after detention ended?
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Chrisean Rock Compares Herself & Blueface To Jay-Z & Beyoncé
Chrisean Rock and Blueface have been setting the internet on fire for the last few days with their rekindled romance. The family time with Chrisean Jesus. Rock professing her love. Their ‘Dirty Dancing’ living room moment. Fans aren’t missing a beat, but on Monday (August 10), one clip started causing a lil’ more commotion than the others. That was Chrisean Rock comparing herself and Blue to Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
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Chrisean Rock Claims She & Blueface Are Bigger Than Jay-Z & Beyoncé
The clip mentioned, reposted by The Shade Room, shows Chrisean Rock and Blueface sitting in what appears to be a hot tub. It begins with her apologizing to him and explaining that she loves him and would like to figure out their situation.
“…Cause I love you for real. What? You know who we is? We bigger than Jay and Beyoncé,” Chrisean said while Blueface threw his head to the side and laughed. “No shade to them, we love them but you know this our sh*t. You don’t agree?”
He replied, “Clock that tea, you are spitting right now,” while she kept asking if he agrees. Another video of the same interaction begins with Chrisean Rock kissing Blueface on the lips.
Social Media Sounds Off Over Comparison
After the hot tub clip went live on TSR’s Instagram, nearly 20,000 comments filled up the comment section in about five hours. Some people found humor in the what Rock had to say, while others slammed the comparison to Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Additionally, some roommates likened Chrisean and Blueface to Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown and other couples. Others threw out drug use and mental abuse allegations.
@queenofdmv_, for example, wrote, “😂😂😂😂yea yall are! Bobby and Whitney. Ike and Tina.”
@tsavagethe1 commented, “Saying we’re Bigger than Jay and B is a sign of hard drugs yo 😂😂”
@cherir_luxe said, “More like Bobby & Whitney.”
“Closer to Bobby&Whitney and still aint got 💩 on them😂,” @lanilaflareee commented.
“Idk but this is actually sad to me. Especially when it was so many people rooting for her getting the tattoos removed, seeking God, focusing on fighting, just to go back to the same problem that broke her in the first place,” @_carolinabarbieee wrote.
@virgo2toxic said, “It’s a drug they be using we just can’t quite figure out the exact substance yet ! 🤣.”
“A lil delulu session won’t hurt nobody 😆exactly why he responded like that! 😂,” @warrhetty commented.
@stephonchristopher wrote, “This exactly why I don’t feel sorry for her cause she know what she doing.”
“This is sad… she really needs mental help and he’s using her. She’s not even making any sense and he’s even looking at the camera like wtf. It’s sad bc no matter how many times ppl tell her he’s no good for her she won’t listen.. this video just shows exactly how he feels about her,” @abstergail_finster said.
@ennvyc added, “living in delusion that’s what this sound like 😭💀.”
@sweetgemzz wrote, “She mean Bobby & Whitney 😂”
“I know Jay and Bey be at home laughing 😂,” @dr.tammyp_ commented.
@ms_rogersss said, “More like Peter Guns and Tara and them😂😂😂.”
“Jesus Christ of Nazareth 😭imagine how tired we are,” @moh_preccyy added.
“They a lil closer to Charles and Netta if ANYTHING,” @kynglondon weighed in.
@uniquely_rox commented, “This is soo sad… No self love at all and it shows…”
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‘Harry Potter’ Actress Speaks Out Against J.K. Rowling
While J.K. Rowling became a household name as the author of the wildly popular “Harry Potter” books, she’s spent the past several years making headlines for a very different reason. Rowling’s views on the trans community have drawn widespread scrutiny, particularly since the COVID-19 era, with critics accusing her of transphobia. Several “Harry Potter” alumni have since spoken out against her comments, making their own positions on transgender rights clear. Now, another member of the franchise has done the same.
Bel Powley, who will play Petunia Dursley in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series coming to Max this winter, spoke with The Telegraph and said she was completely against the author’s comments about transgender people.
“I strongly disagree with J.K. Rowling‘s views on gender,” she said. “I think that the trans community deserve safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance. But I love Harry Potter. I grew up with the books. I am from that first generation of readers and, again, I love magic and spookiness.”
J.K. Rowling Previously Voiced Her Opinion On This Issue
Dress however you please.
Call yourself whatever you like.
Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you.
Live your best life in peace and security.
But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) December 19, 2019
Powley’s comments come after the famed author made headlines after speaking about trans people. In 2019, Rowling shared a post on X in support of Maya Forstater, a researcher who brought a discrimination claim against her employers after claiming her contract wasn’t renewed after she made a series of posts arguing that biological sex is unchangeable.
“Dress however you please. Call yourself whatever you like. Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill,” Rowling posted on X.
J.K. Rowling Says Her Position Is Not ‘Hateful’
In June 2020, the spotlight on Rowling became even brighter after she reposted an opinion article criticizing the author for writing about “people who menstruate.”
“‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” she wrote on X. Even after receiving backlash, Rowling pushed even further, writing, “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.”
‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?
Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate https://t.co/cVpZxG7gaA
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020
She said that while she “respects” trans people’s rights to live, she argued that her “life has been shaped by being female.”
“I do not believe it’s hateful to say so,” she finished.
Daniel Radcliffe Is ‘Really Sad’ About Rowling’s Stance

Although Powley is part of the rebooted “Harry Potter” series, she isn’t the first performer tied to the franchise to speak out against Rowling’s position on trans people.
Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular character in the original films, said that Rowling’s comments made him “really sad.”
He added, “I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”
Rowling Called Out The ‘Harry Potter’ Trio

Years after his initial statement, other “Harry Potter” stars joined Radcliffe in speaking out against Rowling, including Emma Watson, who played Hermione in the films. One day, however, Rowling clapped back with a series of posts and condemned them for criticizing her in public.
“Emma Watson and her co-stars have every right to embrace gender identity ideology. Such beliefs are legally protected, and I wouldn’t want to see any of them threatened with loss of work, or violence, or death, because of them,” she wrote, per PEOPLE. “However, Emma and Dan in particular have both made it clear over the last few years that they think our former professional association gives them a particular right – nay, obligation – to critique me and my views in public.”
Rowling added that even “years after they finished acting in Potter,” the duo “continue to assume the role of de facto spokespeople for the world I created.”
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Young and Restless 2-Week Spoilers Aug 10-21: Nikki Explodes at Nick as Hidden Truths Erupt!
Young and the Restless 2-Week Spoilers for August 10-21, 2026 bring drama with Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) losing it and raging at Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow). But all is not as it seems once you realize what’s actually going on.
Plus, some serious secret spills. Also, in the two weeks of August 10th through the 21st, we’ve got Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) in a better mood at last. Plus, Cassie Newman (Camryn Grimes) is back and lots more. Let’s jump right into it.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nick Horrified by His Nightmare
Monday, August 10th on Young and the Restless. We’ve got Nick hiding out at the sketchy motel doing drugs and ignoring messages from Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle). And then Nick is high. He passes out and he has a nightmare about his demons. Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) shows up in the dream and claims he’s there to help Nick figure out why he likes doing drugs.
He takes him to the Shadow Room and they see Sharon’s passed out at one of the tables and she’s dressed like a junkie. So, she’s passed out and black nails, grungy clothes. And in the dream, Nick got Sharon hooked on drugs also. He sees Mariah only it’s not her. It is really Cassie who now hates Nick for what she’s done to Sharon. And Cassie is blasting Nick for leaving rehab after just a day.
So, Nick grabs up Sharon to take her to rehab. And then suddenly Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) is in the back seat and starts strangling Nick. And then we flip to a scene at the new ranch and Adam and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) are screaming at Nick that Connor Newman (Judah Mackey) is dead. He got into Nick’s fentanyl and the kid overdosed. And Chelsea says they are going to take Christian Newman away from him.
Y&R Spoilers: Nikki & Victor Rage at Nick
And then all of a sudden, Nick’s back at the shadow room and there’s Nikki raging at Nick, telling him that he is a liar. And Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is calling him a disgrace. Turns out Nikki and Victor broke up again. They’re blaming Nick. And then Nikki orders a doubled vodka and Victor says that Nick has destroyed their family. Then Victoria appears at Nick’s bedside saying he tried to be everybody’s hero. Then he wakes up from this bad dream.
New character Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) is banging on the door and Nick sees missed messages from Christian, Noah Newman (Lucas Adams), and Adam. Marie asks if Nick’s okay and said she heard noises. He said it was just a nightmare and Marie wants to know if he’ll share his drugs with her.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Devon Shocks Everyone
Tuesday, August 11th on The Young and the Restless. Devon gathers Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway), and Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) all at Lily’s place and says he’s got something to tell them that will change their lives. Nick gets comfort from his new friend, Marie.
Unfortunately, looks like she’s another pill popper. Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) sees a very different side of Victoria. She is really distraught about Nick going missing from rehab and dodging calls and texts from the family. Kyle’s holding her as Victoria cries, and then they pull apart, but their faces are really close together, and it looks like Kyle and Victoria may kiss.
Young and Restless Spoilers: Cane Warns Jack
Wednesday, August 12th on Young and Restless. Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) gets a heads up from Cane about Billy Abbott ‘s (Jason Thompson) new scheme. So, this may be about Jill’s secret that Billy is obsessed with finding out. We also have Nate getting some advice from Lily. He’s considering a return to the medical field. And of course, you’ll remember Holden’s mom, Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox), has been wanting Nate to come back to the hospital even if he can’t be a surgeon again. So, Lily may want Nate to stay at Winters, but obviously will respect his decision.
Also on Wednesday, Nick officially hits rock bottom. He’s still in that rowdy motel room. He tries to get Marie to leave and Nick is telling Marie that he came there to be alone, but she tells Nick that he should relax. And Marie says she and Nick could have the time of their lives. So, it sounds like he’s going to have a drug and sex fest with this chick, Marie. And of course, Nick’s family is going to be horrified if they find him like that.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: Billy Spills a Secret
Then on Thursday, August 13th’s episode of Young and the Restless, we know that Victor and Nikki are supposed to be in Venice, Italy. However, Victor and Nikki are back in Genoa City this week talking about how worried they are about Nick. So, it looks like Nikki and Victor might have cut their trip short and came home early because Nick has gone missing and the whole family is frantic.
Billy lets Jack and Kyle in on a secret, and this may be about the Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) thing, or Billy may be running his mouth again about Sally Spectra’s (Courtney Hope) deal with Adam for Newman Media. Billy is talking to Kyle and Jack up at the Chancellor Park Overlook Cafe. And I’m interested to see if Cane’s advanced warning to Jack has him taking a big sideways look at whatever Billy says, because he’s clearly obsessed and it feels like he’s about to mess up his new life with Sally.
Y&R Spoilers: Adam & Chelsea Rehash the Past
Then on Friday, August 14th, on The Young and the Restless, Chelsea and Adam talk about some unresolved issues from the past. I suspect Chelsea and Adam are almost at a tipping point with the Newman family drama. Victor is hellbent on punishing Billy for taking Newman Media, and he’s been planning to target Sally. So, you know, Adam and Chelsea may walk away. Maybe Nick’s crisis will convince Victor he needs to stop all his awful plans, but honestly, it would take a miracle.
This week, Sharon, Victoria, and Nikki are all talking at the new ranch, and they are all super stressed about Nick still being missing. We’ve got Billy causing problems between Cane and Lily. They’re in a good place. They’re on the path to reconciliation, but his fixation on Chancellor and Jill’s secret may force Cane to fire Billy. But if Cane does that, Billy may come unglued.
Nikki’s trying really hard to keep up appearances this week. She may be trying to hide how worried she is about Nick from everybody else. And we’re going to find out more about Billy’s fixation on Jill by the end of this week. If you ask me, Billy is proving Lily right. Remember, she didn’t even want Cane to hire Billy in the first place because she knew he was going to keep being a train wreck. And that’s what he’s doing right off the rails.
Young and the Restless Spoilers: The Newmans Band Together
Then the week of August 17th through the 21st, the search for Nick intensifies. They really need to find him and get him back to rehab. That’s the same motel everybody uses for dodgy stuff. Ian Ward (Ray Wise) has been there. Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk), Jeremy Stark (James Hyde), Adam’s been there. Sharon’s been there.
So many people. So, you’d think they would think, “Hey, let’s go check that sketchy motel.” It would be great if it was Adam who saved Nick. Unfortunately, it might be Matt who saves him again, you know, as part of this redemption thing. We’ll see if Victoria and Kyle cross a line of whether they go from kissing to canoodling to the bedroom. Of course, that would get really messy because Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) might not like it and Victor would be infuriated.

We also have Billy making terrible decisions and he could very well lose Sally. At a minimum, I think she’s about to hit Billy with a this is your last chance, buddy type of ultimatum because how much more should Sally take before something’s got to give with Billy? We know Devon and Abby turn a corner soon. So, hopefully Devon is out of this funk and will stop pushing Abby away. And honestly, Mariah’s return may actually be the key to Devon putting his anger behind him since she’s the one who started it.
Adam and Chelsea are worried about Nick and they’re worried about Sally and they don’t need any more of Victor stress in their lives. So, they’re thinking what needs to give. We should learn more about Jill’s secret soon. I am hoping to see Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Aria for at least a couple of scenes. Now that Mariah is home and they are putting their family back together, it shouldn’t be all offscreen.
Matt and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) get much closer, much to everyone’s dismay. Cane and Lily lock in and move forward with their renewed relationship. And Danny Romalotti (Michael Damson) is working on a new love song, and he’s going to be singing it to Christine Blair Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) soon.
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North Dakota Mom Allegedly Killed Two Children, Cut Throats
A North Dakota mother was arrested for allegedly killing her two children by cutting their throats on Thursday, August 6. Not only that, Kailey Erhart is also accused of attacking her 1-year-old child with a knife.
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North Dakota Mother Accused Of Cutting Her Children’s Throats
Erhart was arrested after Mandan Police Department officers responded to a report of stabbing at her home and found her covered in blood and holding a knife to her throat, according to Valley News Live. The mother of three reportedly dropped the knife and directed the police to kill her upon their arrival..
The officers then found Erhart’s three-year-old daughter, 1-year-old son and 5-month-old baby laying on a bed. They were not moving and all three children’s throats had been cut. She reportedly told the Mandan PD that put her children on the bed but thought their throats had been cut beforehand.
Additionally, she admitted to remembering having the knife in her hands when police arrived. However, she claimed she didn’t remember what happened.
The baby later died at the Alexius Medical Center Thursday, and the three-year-old died at Sanford Health on Friday morning. The one-year-old child survived and is recovering.
Erhart Allegedly Chased Her Husband And Mother-In-Law With Knife
In addition to cutting her children’s throats, Erhart reportedly threatened her husband and children’s father, Cameron Erhart, with a gun. However, Cameron was able to wrestle it away from his wife and disassemble it.
A cell phone recording allegedly captured Erhart saying to Cameron, “Say goodbye to your kids” as she carried one child. Furthermore, before the Mandan PD arrived, Erhart allegedly chased Cameron and the children’s grandmother out of the house with a knife. Erhart was reportedly upset because the couple was separating, and she also bit and scratched her husband.
Not only that, the 22-year-old mother had also made threats to harm her children and herself, and Child Protective Services had been advised of the threats. In addition, Erhart was committed to a mental health facility within the last 12 to 18 months. However, she was cleared to be with the children after being treated when the attacks occurred.
Erhart’s Bond Set At $3 Million
Erhart’s bond was set at $3 million, according to KFYR. Police Chief Jason Ziegler said the scene was “horrific.”
“A scene like that is something that nobody should ever have to see, and the way they came through in one of the most horrific times that they’ll probably experience in their life, I’m proud,” Ziegler said.
“I want to acknowledge this is an extreme, tragic and heartbreaking incident for the children involved, their families, our community and first responders who arrived on scene,” he added. “Our thoughts are with everyone that were impacted.”
Erhart was charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder. Additionally, she was charged with three counts of aggravated assault.
A GoFundMe page was set up by Cameron’s mother, Melissa Erhart.
“My name is Melissa Erhart, and my son Cameron Erhart never thought we would have to ask for help like this,” she wrote. “He is a father trying to survive something no parent should ever have to face. I lost two precious souls in a devastating tragedy after they were murdered by their mother, and the pain is more than I can put into words.”
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Chrissy Metz Reveals She’s Started Using GLP-1 Medication
Chrissy Metz is opening up about her decision to start using GLP-1 medication.
“I started a partnership with Ro,” Metz, 45, shared on the Monday, August 10, episode of the Today show. “I’m so excited. Listen, I was very skeptical about GLP-1s for years. I was like, ‘I don’t know about all this.’”
The Hunting Wives star shared that she ultimately changed her mind when she spoke with a friend who presented her with a “thesis.”
“I was like, ‘OK, this might be helpful.’ Of course, in the meantime, there were some complications with my father’s health, and I was like, ‘Maybe I should try and get ahead of it,’” she explained. “It was just something that I thought would be good for me. It’s not for everybody. But it’s been really wonderful for me.”
Metz shared that she has already noticed changes in her health, including that she is able to perform on Broadway multiple times per week.
“I can run around the stage eight shows a week on Broadway as a 45 [year-old] perimenopausal woman,” she said. “So, it’s really helped with inflammation, it’s helped with, just sort of, energy, just overall health, which is so nice. Really for me, it’s health now for health later. That’s the most important thing for me, longevity.”

For Metz, beginning a weight loss drug was something that she was “nervous” and “scared” to do.
“I didn’t know how it was going to react to my body,” she explained. “I don’t think we also knew all the right information. I think we were sort of miseducated. I was as well. … Just learning what it really was and how it affects everybody differently and how you don’t know until you try. My doctor and my team were like, ‘Yeah, I think this would be beneficial for you.’”
Metz explained that she has now had a “whole lifestyle change,” including strength training.
“It’s not the easy way out. I think a lot of people think, ‘Oh, it’s a magic wand.’ And no, in fact, you have to be more diligent. It’s good for me, because I’m really putting myself first. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but I have to really put into practice now,” she said, before quipping, “I’m an athlete now, you guys.”
She continued, “It’s all wonderful. It’s all helping. It’s just been a really wonderful journey.”
When asked for her response to anyone who may be “disappointed” to hear she’s deciding to use a weight loss drug, Metz replied, “I think that it’s so important to put yourself first.”
“As we age, sometimes we have health issues that we are concerned about, or want to get ahead of,” she said. “That was certainly my case. I have to do what’s right for me.”
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Andy Cohen Defends Having Republicans On ‘Housewives’
“Real Housewives” godfather Andy Cohen is standing by his casting decisions! On Threads, the iconic Bravo personality and father of two responded to a fan who asked him why he had so many “MAGA women” on the beloved franchise. Cohen, who is currently celebrating 20 years of the series with “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20,” said he would never look over a potential cast member because of their political affiliation.

Bravo’s “Real Housewives” has been airing since 2006. Since then, the show has spawned several new iterations from Dallas, Texas, to Dubai, and a handful of spin-offs. The different personalities and dynamics are part of what keeps the machine going, and it appears that Cohen knows that.
“If we didn’t showcase people with different POV’s there would be no show,” he replied to the fan. “Also, it’s a show about the women and their relationships, not about politics.”
Cohen also responded to a fan who asked him whether he believed any of the past or current “Real Housewives” could successfully run for office.
“So far the track record for reality stars running for office is TERRIBLE,” Cohen said, clearly pointing to President of the United States Donald Trump. “So I’m hesitant to say I think there are some really smart people on Bravo with great communication skills who could be effective in public service, though.”
Andy Cohen Previously Told Fans Mad About Casting Decisions To ‘Get Over It’

Cohen’s response on Threads isn’t the first time that he has fired back at someone who has voiced their frustration about watching a show with right-leaning women.
According to Cohen, he and the rest of the executive team producing “The Real Housewives” try to steer clear of discussing politics on the show because it elicits such a strong reaction.
“We have Housewives in red states and blue states. And a lot of blue-state fans get really riled up over Housewives who are Trump supporters,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.
However, Cohen isn’t moved or concerned with people’s outrage. “You know, get over it, this is America.”
Andy Cohen Said That He Speaks Out About Politics Due To His Identity

Cohen’s response may surprise some readers, considering the 58-year-old has voiced his displeasure about Donald Trump on social media before. For Cohen, though, when he speaks out, it’s due to his identity as a gay man.
“Frankly, the way that I use my platform the most is as a gay American and a gay dad. When I speak about politics, it is through that lens. I think that’s really important because I’m the only gay person in late-night television,” he said.
He then added that creating a show like “The Real Housewives” today is much more challenging than it was when the series premiered 20 years ago.
“In 2009, when one of the kids called his brother a [homophobic slur], we left it in the show and then discussed it at the reunion episode. That was how two brothers talked to each other in 2009, and we saw it as a teaching moment,” he said.
‘The Real Housewives’ Turned 20!
Cohen’s comments about the cast of “The Real Housewives” come amid the network’s current celebration of its 20th anniversary. In a previous interview, according to The Blast, Bravo exec Frances Berwick described how she felt about the major milestone.
“Just feels incredibly gratifying and fun and joyous,” she said. “The fact that it’s still making people really happy to watch the show, that they love being part of this Real Housewives community, it just makes you feel good.”
What Is ‘Roaring 20th’?
The current “Ultimate Girls Trip” special airs new episodes every Sunday at 9 PM ET. The principal cast includes Teresa Giudice, Luann de Lesseps, Lisa Barlow, Vicki Gunvalson, Gizelle Bryant, Porsha Williams, and Kyle Richards. The group will travel from cities like Beverly Hills all the way to New York to hang out with iconic Housewives of the past and present.
“The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip’ is a love letter to the women who turned a reality television show into a cultural phenomenon, and the fans who’ve been there for every laugh, gasp, toast, and table turn,” Berwick said, according to The Blast.
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Channel Lake Como Style With These Euro-Looking Dresses
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It seems like everyone’s in Lake Como right now, and if they’re not, they plan to be this fall. We aren’t part of either group (unfortunately), but with these billowy, European-inspired dresses, we can sure look like we are.
Breezy, boutiquey and all sorts of luxe, these 17 expensive-looking dresses radiate ‘old money’ energy from across the lake. Whether you’re searching for a chic summer dress for casual weekend brunches or fancy fall weddings, these Lake Como-inspired picks bring Italian charm to any occasion. The best part? They start at only $7.
17 Lake Como-Inspired Dresses — From $7
1. Our Favorite: Pretty and polished, this short-sleeve mini dress makes you look like you belong somewhere with a view (and sipping something bubbly).
2. Runner-Up: Polka dots are a huge trend right now, and this flutter-sleeve maxi dress nails the aesthetic.
3. Wardrobe Staple: Meet your new everyday outfit. This tank dress works solo during the summer, then with a denim jacket in the fall.
4. Boutique Find: Coastal elegance meets countryside ease with this vacation-ready sundress. It should cost hundreds, but we’re not complaining!
5. Simple Stunner: With a stretchy fabric, mini length and timeless blue-and-white print, this $13 dress is an easy add-to-cart.
6. Cute and Crisp: Some shirtdresses lean stiff, but this button-front number is just the opposite. It’s loose and flowy with a belt tie for shape.
7. One-Shoulder Wonder: This vibrant maxi dress has slimming superpowers, thanks to the asymmetrical strap that makes you appear taller.
8. Lake Blues: Match the lake in this halter-neck maxi dress that comes in a rich blue color. The pockets are just a bonus.
9. Like Loungewear: Finally, a T-shirt dress that makes you appear effortlessly put together! You’ll love the stretchy, buttery-soft material.
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Latto Shares Cryptic Message Amid Charleston White Drama
Latto shared a cryptic message with fans via her finsta’s Instagram Stories amid her online drama with Charleston White. The rapper reacted after White made comments about her relationship with 21 Savage.
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Latto Prompts Online Chatter With A Cryptic Social Media Message
Latto shared a message on her Instagram Stories on Monday, August 10, and chile, the rapper did not mince words. The message comes amid her online drama with Charleston White, who called her a “side b*tch” in her relationship with 21 Savage.
“They holding onto fake tea for dear life in hopes of some sort of decline but unfortunately for them… God not slowing my motion down no time soon,” wrote Latto. “The attacks on my character make them feel better about themselves as they’ve somehow convinced themselves it makes me less than. Apologies to those damaged spirts.. it’s all in your head. I will forever be that girl.”
Latto Popped-Off After Charleston White Compared Her To Claressa Shields
Things got started after White took to Instagram to defend boxer Claressa Shields. Shields is dating rapper Papoose, who is separated from Remy Ma. White defended Shields after a messy question about her being with “somebody’s husband” during a recent interview. Afterward, online chatter ensued.
“Why do she have to have a problem with him still being married like y’all do? Claressa, many keep holding your head up,” he said. “They hating on you. I promise you if you was a light skin sister you wouldn’t have these problems. They don’t give Latto no problem.”
Additionally, White called Latto a “side b*tch who got pregnant,” which led to a sharp response from the ‘Big Mama’ artist. Latto shares a child with fellow rapper 21 Savage, and he also shares two sons with Keyanna Joseph, a woman rumored to be his wife. In addition, he has a child from a previous relationship.
Latto didn’t appreciate White’s comments, and she shared a video of her response on social media afterward.
“I let y’all be loud and wrong for too long,” Latto said. “I ain’t f*cking no married man, b*tch.”
Not only that, 21 Savage took to Instagram and called Latto, “WIFEY!!!😍😍😍”
Fans React To Latto’s Clap Back
Fans reacted to the drama after Latto’s message was shared on TSR’s Instagram page, and the responses were mixed. Some fans defended the artist while others had no idea what the ‘Big Energy’ rapper meant with her cryptic post.
@aniyamarrie noted, “She’s been under attack for the last couple of weeks AND she just had a child… yall don’t care about women like that, fr.”
@99.1kitchen__ joked, “Just be dropping us in the middle of people conversation what even is going on …”
User @amilllian asked, “What happened? Lol.”
@t.zykia.w replied, “wtf she talking about and who tf she talking to 😭.”
User @donpenn_ wrote, “She not wrong. The internet is nothing but delusion and projection.”
@tessybeee added, “She said a whole bunch of absolutely nothing essentially 😂.”
User @velvet.honeyyy noted, “if it’s fake tea why you giving it energy. girl boo.”
@brittanyalisha wrote, “lmfao what she saying is facts tho. regardless of 21 being married or not.”
User @breadwinnerzaid joked, “Aka let me be in peace with my married man 😂.”
@baezbaddie2021 asked, “Why he can’t just publicly say he’s not married.????? The man could shut all of this down.”
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General Hospital 2-Week Spoilers Aug 10-21: Willow Loses Control! Sonny Turns Ruthless!
General Hospital 2-Week Spoilers for August 10-21, 2026 stun with Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) going unhinged after Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) drugged her and that means the kids are in danger. Plus, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) gets aggro while he’s getting ready to make war.
Also, in the two weeks of August 10th through the 21st, we have got trouble for Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) being a colossal jerk, and lots more. Let’s get right to it.
General Hospital Spoilers: Drew Lashes Out at Jason
On Monday, August 10th, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) tries to get Drew to see reason. So, they’re facing off. Jason looks furious as Drew says, “You’d be very wise not to test me on this.” I’m guessing this is about Danny and Scout and those restraining orders. Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) makes a promise and then of course he’s outraged and asking Jacinda if she drugged the mother of his children.
Yes, she did. Willow is high as a kite rubbing the hair on Amelia’s doll. And Willow is blathering to their kids and she says they’re going on an adventure. They’re going to get milkshakes at Bobbie’s and then Willow tells Wylie and Amelia they’re going to drive by the lake. Dangerous, right? To see the sparkly lights and then she’s chugging more drugged coffee.
GH Spoilers: Britt Loses It
Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) is encouraged by the last person she expects and I’m wondering if it is hunky Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) who so far does not like Britt and the feelings mutual and we’ve got her all worked up at General Hospital.
She’s getting confrontational asking Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) how much would it cost her to show a little compassion. I think Peter August (Wes Ramsey) is going to be in Anna’s head about Britt needing to die or else she will kill Anna. And with Britt going off on her like that, Anna might really be believing the voice in her head.
Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) is alarmed. This may be about Curtis’s trial because, let’s be real, it’s way past time for Brooklyn to tell the truth, especially when it looks like Curtis might get away with it.
General Hospital Spoilers: Joss Blasts Carly
Also, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) has news for Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), and Joss asks her mom, “How far are you willing to go to get me out of the WSB?” So, it sounds like Josslyn suspects Carly put Josslyn’s dad, Jasper Jacks (Ingo Rademacher), up to putting her in charge of his company.
Tuesday, August 11th on General Hospital, Serena Baldwin (Kelly Krueger) meets Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). They share the same mom, Dominique, but they’ve never met since Cody was adopted. Hopefully, they can connect as siblings. They both like animals. They got that in common.
Emma Scorpio-Drake is (Brayden Bruner) let down, and it may be about Gio Palmieri’s (Giovanni Mazza) record label guy Simon (Grady Eldridge) wanting that romance. Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) is taken by surprise. And this may have something to do with Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) court case. Jordan’s behaving so badly, she should just be ashamed of herself, trying to blame anybody but herself at this point.
Michael suffers a loss. Maybe it’s his relationship with Jacinda. He may ditch her after what she did to Willow. Hopefully General Hospital isn’t going to kill off one of his kids. Also, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) is running interference. Maybe about Willow’s mess.
GH Spoilers: Sonny Goes to War
Wednesday, August 12th in General Hospital, Sonny’s gearing up for battle. Maybe with Ava and Drew or it may be about the softball game. We know Sonny has his team for Corinthos Coffee and Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) is supposed to be the star pitcher. However, I don’t trust Rick not to bean Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) with a softball.
Scout Cain (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) opens up to Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) on Wednesday and it may be about her dad Drew trying to keep her and her brother Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) apart because Drew hates Jason and judges Danny because of it. Michael’s in shock and this could concern Deception or what happened with Willow with this drugging.
Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) is conflicted. No doubt it’s about Curtis. She and Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) are looking very stressed out this week. And of course, Curtis is going to use his acquittal if he gets it to try and block Isaiah from being in Desmond’s life, even though he wants to have Jordan in there. No doubt, Curtis is 100% guilty and he really needs to face consequences, but things are looking like they’re going well for him in court.
General Hospital Spoilers: Drew Spills the Beans
Honestly, Martin Gray (Michael E. Knight) was playing so dirty. And of course, Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) didn’t get aggressive enough because she likes Jordan. She should have been on that case to start with. This week at Portia’s house, Isaiah and Portia are there. They’re looking pretty stressed out.
Drew lets somebody in on his plan. This may be Ava Jerome (Maura West), his new partner in crime, but Martin is also continuing to do his dirty work. So, I suspect Drew comes up with a plan soon to target Sonny as he and Ava talked about. It would be interesting if Drew tried to buy Sonny’s piers.
GH Spoilers: Willow is Threatened
Thursday, August 13th on General Hospital, we’ve got somebody threatening Willow. It might be Michael trying to take advantage of this drug situation against Willow, but since his girlfriend Jacinda is the one who drugged her. And if Willow or somebody else finds out that Michael’s girlfriend did it, he’s going to be totally screwed.
Anna sets a trap and this may be for Britt. And Trina is absolutely reeling and she may find out that she has a stalker. I’m really looking forward to learning more about who the stalker is. I’m thinking it’s Kai Taylor’s (Jens Austin Astrup) ex-teammate Quinn (Jequan Jackson). But then again, record exec Simon is giving off a creepy vibe, so maybe it is him.
Britt is searching for Rocco. She may need a friendly face or a hug. Somebody who really cares about her. Josslyn refuses to give in. And I’m sure this is about Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel) and Jax’s company and not wanting to leave the WSB.

General Hospital Spoilers: Jack Makes an Offer
On Friday, August 14th episode of General Hospital, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) makes somebody an offer. He may be having to bail out Willow again. I’d really also like to see Jack and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) bury the hatchet, but Jack’s getting killed off in the next couple of months, so I don’t think there is time.
Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliott) is shocked by a request. That could be from literally anybody. And Molly is sharing an idea with her boyfriend Cody. We’re not seeing a lot of scenes of them together. And now his sister Serena’s in town. So maybe Molly is planning something to help Cody get closer to Serena because she’s all about him embracing family.
We also have Jason talking to Carly by the end of the week. And I’m interested to see if Jason opens up to Carly about what he went through in Indonesia at the hands of the WSB torturers. She may also catch Jason up on her frustrations with Josslyn and the WSB and the sneaky move that she just tried to make with Jax.
This week over at Carly, she and Jason look very happy chatting in the kitchen. She may be worried about him leaving Sonny, but now that he’s getting out of the business, too, this is great news for everybody.
General Hospital: August 17-21 Spoilers
Danny turns to Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) for help. And also this week, we’re going to see Danny and Charlotte at the Quartermaine dock with Danny looking really upset while Charlotte looks worried.
The week of August 17th through the 21st, we should find out more about Trina’s stalker. Cody and Serena are getting to know each other, but Cody will likely not approve of his sister Serena plotting against Tracy, who is one of his besties.
There’s going to be massive fallout from Willow’s drugging for several people. Watch for Serena to up the stakes and slide in closer to Michael to help Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring). And if he and Jacinda are on the outs, that’s going to make it easier.
We may see Britt in danger from Anna because of ghost Peter and of course the psychological torment that Colum caused. Drew and Ava get busy plotting against Sonny. And I do wonder how close that Drew and Ava get to each other.
Ric is there and his jealousy intensifies about Dante and we could see Ric acting out and annoying Liz because he feels so threatened by Dante. But then again, that Sonny son, so it’s so messy.
Jack Brennan is there to support Nina. He’s going to try and help with Willow. It’s too bad he’s dying soon and Nina’s going to be lonely again. Danny and Jason are trying to be the bigger person when it comes to Drew, but it’s not easy because he’s awful.
Emma and Gio’s relationship gets more strained, and Isaiah. has happy news to share with Portia. Maybe his hand is on the road to healing.
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Alan Ritchson Officially Returns as Reacher in 48 Hours
While there can be no doubt that the year belongs to Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson as far as theatrical success is concerned, the streaming industry has arguably seen no greater star than Alan Ritchson. His movies tend to do extremely well at home, as can be gleaned from the sustained success of Guy Ritchie‘s period action film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. More recently, the faith-based sensation Ordinary Angels attracted huge viewership on Netflix thanks to a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Ritchson also headlined the theatrical release Motor City, which will no doubt emerge as a massive hit on the PVOD market soon. But first, the action star will reprise his career-defining role in Prime Video’s smash-hit series Reacher.
Based on the bestselling books by Lee Child, the series premiered in 2022, in the wake of two theatrical films in which the protagonist was played by Tom Cruise. Fans of Child’s novels weren’t especially pleased with the Cruise movies, which grossed around $350 million in combined global box-office revenue and received mixed critical reviews. Child, who initially defended the film, retroactively agreed with fans that Cruise was miscast as the famously hulking Reacher. Child has since stated that Ritchson was born to play the role, and audiences agree.
Here’s When Alan Ritchson Will Return as Jack Reacher
Having aired three seasons over three years, Reacher will return with an eight-episode fourth season on August 12. The franchise will expand with the spin-off series Neagley, which is slated to premiere on Prime Video on September 16, the day of Reacher‘s Season 4 finale. Developed by Nick Santora, Reacher has received excellent reviews over the course of its run. The show now holds an overall 96% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. In his review of Season 3, Collider’s Nate Richard praised Ritchson’s “irresistible performance” in the central role and appreciated the series for scaling back after an expansive second season. Reacher has been renewed for a fifth season, which has officially entered production. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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February 3, 2022
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Prime Video
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Nick Santora
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Omar Madha, Carol Banker, Julian Holmes, Lin Oeding, M.J. Bassett, Norberto Barba, Stephen Surjik, Thomas Vincent
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Cait Duffy
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