Bold and the Beautiful early weekly spoilers for the week of May 4th through the 8th indicate Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) is about to come even more unglued and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is about to be raging when somebody pushes back hard on one of her corporate decisions.

We’re going to talk about what Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) does next, more on Miss Dylan’s tormentor and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) flipping out for a whole new reason.

Now, as we always do on early edition day, we’re going to talk about what happens the rest of this week on Bold and the Beautiful. And then we’ll talk about what’s going down next week as we head into the second full week of sweeps. And we also have some big preemption news for you. That’s kind of a bummer, but it is what it is. And we all know when there’s sports, they kick our soaps aside.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Wednesday, April 29th: Brooke Rants to Hope

So, on the next episode of Bold and the Beautiful, on Wednesday, April 29th, we are in the aftermath of Tuesday’s mother and daughter conversation where a frustrated Hope tells Brooke that she is not valued by Steffy and Ridge. And she isn’t sure how much longer she can put up with it. Now, Brooke has said that she’s valued. But I think we can all agree that’s not true. Sounds to me like Hope is poised to make a big move.

And I’m sure Brooke is going to try to reassure her more on Wednesday that she is a valuable part of the Forrester team. But Hope knows that’s not true. Brooke even said to Hope, “Don’t you agree” when she was bashing Katie Logan. (Heather Tom) But clearly Hope does not agree. Not at all. Because Hope feels like she and Katie were in the same unappreciated boat. But Brooke doesn’t see it.

B&B Spoilers: Zende Rolls with the Punches

We’re also going to pick back up with Steffy telling Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz) she likes his team player attitude. He’s rolling with the punches. He’s all there. And I guess if Hope walks out the door and heads over to Logan, he will definitely stick with the Forresters. That’s okay. Because if she goes to work with Katie, then Hope can bring her little brother Deke over to Logan, too.

Just a quick note, I saw some comments on soap social media saying Hope cannot take her brand name Hope for the Future over to Logan. Maybe, maybe not. Because out of nowhere, Hope mentioned her contract to Steffy and the things she was promised in that contract.

So, Hope’s agreement may say that if Forrester Creations breaches their side of things, as Steffy is doing, then Hope may be able to walk away with her brand. I just think it’s interesting her bringing up her contract out of nowhere when we’ve never ever heard all these years Hope saying anything about a contract. That could be a red flag.

Plus, Steffy was telling Zende and the others that she will not tolerate any push back from Hope and I think there’s some coming. So, with the Forresters focused on couture and a new Eric Forrester (John McCook) collection, intent on embarrassing Katie, I think things are shifting on both sides of this. Hope is unhappy with Steffy and also a little stunned that Brooke is judging her sister Katie the way she is. And that sets the stage for Hope to head over to a family dinner with the Spencers. She brings a congratulatory bottle of wine. But Hope is also really in a mood.

Hope Attends Celebratory Dinner on Bold

So, it’s also kind of interesting that Steffy was talking about hating on Spencers when her daughter is literally Kelly Spencer, right? I can’t with these writers. So, Katie and Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) are having their celebratory dinner with Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) and Hope there enjoying everything with them. That’s when Katie says, “Eric’s designs were amazing. But it was just one collection. Where are we going from here?”

So, looks like Hope and Liam are giving each other a little bit of side eye when Katie says that. So, I do wonder if Hope brings up what happened to her and that Steffy sidelined Hope for the Future yet again. If she does, we could see Bill saying, “Well, hell, come over to Logan.” I think Liam would love to have Hope there with them and Katie would jump at the chance to bring in a hip young line.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Dylan Horrified

Plus, we are going to see Miss Dylan screaming in horror this week. And we’ll find out who is terrorizing her. One name that has been suggested is Ivy since she had some issues with her over Will Spencer (Crew Morrow). But Ashleigh Brewer is officially gone on maternity leave. Could be psycho Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) or could be Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) back from the dead.

And yes, I know, don’t tell me this in the comments. I know Brad Bell vow ed that Luna is really and truly dead. But remember, he said the same thing about Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan), the same thing about Sheila. And he even had the actors doing exit interviews knowing that they had not killed them off. So, frankly, my faith in anything Brad Bell says about somebody being dead or gone is very low. I don’t believe anything that man says.

B&B Spoilers: Ridge & Eric Create Revenge Line

We’re also going to see more of Eric, Ridge and Zende focusing on couture. But I think before too long, we’re not going to see Zende at all. You know how they always back burner him and bring him back for the occasional conversation. So, I do think they’re planning an anti-Logan revenge line. And I think Bill is right and top designers will flock over to Logan. So, I do wonder if we’re going to get a new character coming to Bold and the Beautiful to be Katie’s lead designer.

In the meantime, Zende said that they have a whole collection that was designed for Hope for the Future. It’s ready to put into production. Not for nothing that we’re getting dropped these hints. So, depending on Hope’s contract, she might be able to walk out with the brand name and with the designs if Steffy and Ridge are in breach of her contract.

And if Hope goes over to Logan with a full line already designed by two other Forresters, oh my goodness, I think Ridge and Brooke and Steffy’s heads would all explode. And I’m sure that would only exacerbate the Spencer versus Forrester civil war. But Katie and Bill would certainly be all for it. Katie might be a little more hesitant. Bill would be like, “Let’s do it.”

Week of May 4th-8th on Bold and the Beautiful: Soccer Preemptions

Then, next week, the week of May 4th through the 8th, were going to have preemptions. So, we are not going to have episodes on Tuesday, May 5th, or Wednesday, May 6th for both Bold and the Beautiful and Young and the Restless. Also, we’re going to get more on Dylan’s mystery stalker next week, why they are messing with her and exactly what they want.

Plus, we expect to see RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) doubling down on his Spencer hate after Katie’s big triumph, which of course, you know, he’s doing the same party line as Brooke and Ridge and Steffy about Eric being taken advantage of, yada yada. So, we’re going to see more of RJ hating on Will and RJ trying to stake his claim on Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). So, Ridge may try to rein in his son. But honestly, I doubt RJ will stop being a jerk.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Electra Torn Between Will & RJ

Electra remains torn between Will and RJ. But Will may get impatient with her, especially if he finds out she’s still making out with RJ all the time. Also, Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) may have a job offer soon from Katie, or maybe Hope gets to go make her brother an exciting offer. Obviously, Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) will be thrilled if his kids are working together again.

Brooke may spiral in rage at Katie, especially if Hope goes over to Logan. I’m sure Brooke would be even more hate-fueled in that case. And I’m sure she would blame it on Bill and Katie and accuse them of stealing Hope and luring her to Logan just like they did to Eric.

Also in May sweeps, we should get an update on Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) and Deacon and how they’re getting along with their happily ever after and what Sheila’s been up to. Things are getting really intense this week and next week on Bold and the Beautiful as we get deeper into May sweeps.

Kathy Griffin is once again stirring controversy, this time after unleashing a blistering rant about former “The View” co-hosts. Following a recent appearance on the talk show, Kathy Griffin took to YouTube to share her unfiltered thoughts, and she didn’t hold back.

While she said she “loves” the current panel, including Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sonny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin, her tone shifted quickly when discussing former co-hosts. “When they had Hasselbeck, I had to put up with her stupidity… or, indignant stupidity, which is kind of the most amusing,” Griffin said of Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

Griffin didn’t stop there. She went on to blast Meghan McCain, calling her an “annoying c-nt” and suggesting she enjoys provoking a reaction. “I just love to go for her, because she takes the bait every time,” Griffin said. “And now she’s gonna post about how I’m not a feminist.”

The comedian added, “That’s how this works, Meghan. One of these days you’ll pick it up.”

Griffin Revisits Elisabeth Hasselbeck Feud, Admits She Almost Targeted Alyssa Farah Griffin

Griffin’s comments about Hasselbeck appear to stem from a long-standing clash between the two, including a tense on-air exchange back in 2010. At the time, Hasselbeck, who appeared on the show from 2003 to 2013, pushed back on Griffin’s humor, saying her jokes were “untrue” and “not so funny.”

Interestingly, Griffin revealed she initially planned to go after her current co-host, Alyssa Farah Griffin, due to her past work with Donald Trump. “Just so you know, Alyssa, in my mind, I was going to go for you,” she admitted.

However, she ultimately backed off after learning Alyssa had recently welcomed a baby, saying she felt the commentator was “not fair game anymore.” “And, she turned out to be like the nicest one at the table,” Griffin added.

Kathy Griffin Says She’s No Longer Allowed On ‘The View’ Live Shows, Calls It A ‘Bummer’

Griffin also claimed her relationship with the show has changed over the years. Reflecting on her latest appearance, she said it had to be pre-taped because “they won’t let me do the live shows anymore,” adding that she also no longer gets asked to co-host, something she said she misses.

“And they won’t let me co-host anymore,” she said. “Which is a bummer because I used to love to co-host.”

Controversy Isn’t New For Griffin

Griffin’s latest remarks are just the latest in a long history of headline-making controversies. The comedian previously sparked outrage in May 2017 after sharing a photo in which she appeared holding a severed, bloodied head resembling Donald Trump. The image, shot by photographer Tyler Shields, was intended as political satire, but quickly ignited widespread criticism.

At the time, several hosts from “The View” condemned the image, with former co-host Jedediah Bila calling it “awful,” while Sonny Hostin said she was “offended,” describing it as “so vile and foul.” Whoopi Goldberg also agreed Griffin had gone too far.

Years later, Griffin is reflecting on the fallout and how deeply it impacted her career. “I think I’m uncanceled, which is a miracle to me because I didn’t think I would ever be uncanceled,” she said in an interview with WUSF.

The Emmy-winning comedian added that the backlash didn’t just hurt her public image, but it brought her work to a halt entirely, marking one of the most difficult chapters of her career.

Kathy Griffin Gets Candid About Third Facelift

Even after navigating one of the toughest periods of her career, Griffin isn’t shying away from the spotlight or from being completely honest about her personal choices. Kathy Griffin has kept it real when it comes to cosmetic work, proudly revealing she’s undergone her third facelift. The comedian made it clear she’s unbothered by critics, saying she’s long embraced her vanity and enjoys maintaining her appearance. She also shared that she’s had work done on her chin and eyelids, giving credit to her surgeon, Dr. Ben Talei, for the results she’s happy with.

Griffin emphasized that her career isn’t built on looks, noting that fans are drawn to her humor above all else. Still, she didn’t sugarcoat the process, opening up about the reality of recovery. “I’m gonna be honest, it’s painful. So these b-tches that are like, ‘It’s like getting a tooth filled! It’s nothing!’ No, it’s painful.”

When it comes to writing a story, any writer will attest to the fact that the ending is one of the hardest aspects to nail. It doesn’t even matter the form of media–books, movies, video games, even TV–writing an ending is a huge challenge, because one needs to do it in a way that not only satisfies audiences, but that will give them an idea to chew on, as well. It also needs to wrap everything up in a nice little bow, so as not to disgruntle any viewers with burning questions.

Regardless of genre, this universal truth is prevalent, even in the genre of war cinema. A lot of these movies have endings that don’t really say anything worthwhile, which is a real shame. Other times, though, they totally nail it, and deliver profound, heartfelt, or devastating endings that serve as perfect conclusions to harrowing stories. These are the war movies with the best endings.

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‘Narvik’ (2022)

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Narvik is a highly underrated Norwegian film set during the Battles of Narvik during World War II. The primary focus is on Gunnar (Carl Martin Eggesbø), a Norwegian soldier, and his family. His wife, Ingrid (Kristine Hartgen), serves as a translator, and works as an impartial liaison between Nazi negotiators, Norwegian officials, and British military officers. However, as the battle rages on, Gunnar is captured by the Nazis, and their son falls gravely ill.

Ingrid is forced to make the terrible decision of aiding the Nazis in exchange for medicine, which allows her son to survive. Unfortunately, this also causes the rest of the town to shun her for collaborating with the enemy. Gunnar is found alive, but is deeply disappointed in his wife for her cooperation with the Germans. At the end of the film, Ingrid leaves Narvik on a boat with her son, the rest of the townsfolk glaring at her the whole while. She drops her belongings, and no one helps her pick them up. No one except Gunnar himself, that is, who decides that his family is more important to him than the war, and decides to spend his time with them instead of with the army. Even though their family will forever be social outcasts, they have each other, and that’s all that matters. It’s a touching, bittersweet reunion that places the importance of family above that of ideals or allegiance, which is a pretty important takeaway.

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‘Hacksaw Ridge’ (2016)

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Hacksaw Ridge is a biopic about Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), an American medic who served in World War II. Doss was a conscientious objector, meaning he chose to never touch a weapon or kill anybody. Despite this, he became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Okinawa, which the film is based on. During the Battle, Doss worked by himself through the night, saving the lives of 75 soldiers, both American and Japanese.

While Doss’ squad is initially disdainful of him since he refuses to shoot at the Japanese, they eventually come to appreciate him after he saves their lives. When Doss is wounded in battle, his comrades carefully remove him from the battlefield, with his Bible in hand, making sure he gets the hero’s treatment that he deserves. Following this final scene, interviews of the actual Desmond Doss are played, where he describes some of the exact events audiences just watched in the films. It’s a great way to honour Doss’ legacy, and shows how compassion will always triumph over violence.

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‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998)

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Saving Private Ryan is set during the Battles of Normandy in World War II, following an American infantry unit that is given a very special assignment. Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), an American paratrooper, has landed somewhere in Normandy, and has a ticket home. This is because all three of his brothers have perished in the war, and military officials have decided to bring him home so that his mother doesn’t lose all of her children.

At the end, the mission is completed, and Ryan survives the final fight, eventually returning home. However, it comes at a great cost. All of the soldiers sent to rescue him except one or two meet their end in this final battle. Captain Miller (Tom Hanks), the man in charge of the unit, with his dying breath, begs Ryan to earn the privilege of living on. The movie then jumps forward to a much older Ryan in the present day, visiting the graves of the men who died for him. He turns to his family, pleading with them to tell him that he lied his life to the fullest, and that he is a good man, which they confirm. It’s a bittersweet ending that points out the sacrifice made by Allied forces in World War II, who fought for freedom and a better world against oppression.

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‘300’ (2007)

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300 takes place during the Greco-Persian Wars, which occurred approximately 2,500 years ago. The movie stars Gerard Butler as Leonidas, the King of Sparta, who brought a host of just 300 of his finest warriors to the pass of Thermopylae during the Persian Invasion of Greece. There, Leonidas and the Spartans held strong, but ultimately met the fate that they knew would be coming to them. All of them died, or at least, all but one, whom they sent home to relay their story.

The movie ends with Leonidas’ sacrifice, a diversionary and delaying tactic that allows the rest of Greece to rally and prepare for war. The movie ends with the lone survivor, and the narrator of the film, finishing Leonidas’ story to a new group of Spartans. Following the end of his speech, he leads this new group on the next charge against the Persian Empire. This ending is truly inspirational, bringing the spirit of the fight and the crusade against invaders straight into the audiences’ heart.

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‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)

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Inglourious Basterds is about a group of misfit Allied soldiers who are assembled into a special task force with the express purpose of assassinating Nazi officials, including Adolf Hitler himself. Chasing them down is Nazi officer Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz), who is a truly superb villain. He is cunning and evil in all the right ways, but is also an opportunist, seeking only to benefit himself rather than the Third Reich.

The Americans make a deal with Hans to sell out his comrades in exchange for protection, which he agrees to. Later, after making Swiss cheese out of Hitler, the Americans return to Hans, confirming that he will be able to walk free, as part of the deal. But they don’t let him go so lightly. Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) holds Hans down and uses his knife to carve a swastika onto Hans’ forehead, permanently branding him as a Nazi. Aldo declares it his masterpiece, and lets the implication hang in the air. In the future, when the Third Reich crumbles, Hans’ scars will depict him as evil no matter where he goes. The American soldiers might protect him, but the rest of society is unlikely to be so kind. It’s a great ending that gives the villain a fate worse than death, a fate which he ultimately deserves.

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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ (2022)

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All Quiet on the Western Front follows a young German man named Paul Bäumer (Felix Kammerer), who is fooled by propaganda into joining the First World War with his friends from school. What awaits them is not the glory that has been promised, but an endless, nightmarish experience, which wears away at their identities, innocence, and sense of purpose. Slowly, but surely, they all die, one by one, until Paul is the only one left at the end.

On Armistice Day (November 11, 1918), the day the war ended, Paul is ordered to charge the French trenches one last time, just 15 minutes before 11:00 a.m., when the armistice would take effect. Literally seconds before the 11th hour, Paul is stabbed by a French bayonet, with the trumpets announcing peace as he lays in a filthy trench and bleeds to death. Worse still, the soldier who comes around collecting dog tags for casualty reports completely forgets Paul’s, meaning his family will never know what happened to him. While this isn’t how Paul died in the original novel, it still does a good job of emphasizing the anti-war message, and really driving home the futility of conflict, and the senseless slaughter that took the lives of millions.

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‘The Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ (2008)

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The ending of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is absolutely heartbreaking, but that’s what makes it such a compelling story. The plot follows Bruno (Asa Butterfield), the son of a Nazi military official during World War II. During his time spent exploring in the woods, Bruno encounters Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a Jewish boy detained in a concentration camp. Gradually, the two form an unlikely friendship over the course of the film.

At the end, Shmuel states that his father has gone missing, with the obvious implication being that he has been put to death. Bruno offers to help Shmuel find him, crawling under the fence and disguising himself as an inmate. As Bruno’s parents frantically search for him, he and Shmuel are corralled into a gas chamber, where they, along with dozens of other Jewish prisoners, are systematically executed. By the time the parents realize what’s happened, it’s already too late. This is one of the most cruelly ironic endings in the history of cinema, sure to strike an emotional chord, and really letting the audience feel how Bruno’s father is punished by his own horrific actions. It’s brilliantly written, and deeply unsettling, letting the viewer truly grasp the horrors of the Holocaust.

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‘Casablanca’ (1942)

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Casablanca is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, and for good reason. The dialogue is wicked smart and the symbolism and message of it is absolutely spot-on. The movie follows Rick (Humphrey Bogart), a nightclub owner who becomes trapped in Casablanca, Morocco, following the outbreak of World War II and the Nazi occupation of North Africa. However, when he reunites with an old flame, he decides to help smuggle her out of Morocco.

The end comes when Rick allows his old flame to escape, making the sacrifice to get her out despite his bitterness towards her for leaving. Once her plane flies away, Rick famously befriends the corrupt chief of police, implying they are going to do everything in their power to secretly undermine the Nazi occupation. What makes this ending great is the idealization of duty and sacrifice over past feelings and love. It’s basically saying “if you truly love someone, let them go.” It’s absolutely brilliant, and is just one of the things that make the movie an all-time classic.

Young and the Restless early weekly spoilers for May 4th through the 8th. Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) is thrilled and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) is snapping. He is so mad.

As we always do on early edition day, we start with what’s coming the rest of this week, then we dive into what is coming next week, including some big preemption news. So, let’s dive in.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Wednesday, April 29th: Turning Point fir Lily & Cane

On Wednesday, April 29th, we’ve got Lily, Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn), Holden Novak (NathanOwens), and Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) all celebrating Cane being a donor match for Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore). Stephanie sees God’s hand in all of this, and she and Malcolm are going to New York to get started with his preparation for the transplant.

Holden exits with his mom after they thank Cane again and he tells Lily he’s doing this for her and the twins and because he lost his own dad Colin. She’s all smiles and Lily says she doesn’t even see Doma when she looks at Cane now. Lily apologizes for faking the kidnapping and they forgive each other. She gives Cane a kiss on the cheek as she leaves.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Chelsea Breathes Sigh of Relief

In Vegas, Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) shows up at the hotel and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) is relieved. He says Victor Newman‘s (Eric Braeden) men showed up just in time and he and Noah Newman, Sharon Newman (Sharon Case), and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) all got out before the gas station blew up. Adam says Nick is at the hospital because he took some bad drugs. And Adam feels bad that he encouraged Nick to take them. Adam says that Matt Clark (Sean Dominic) is not done because they all survived. And then Chelsea tells them Rizza Thomas and Sienna both took off, but Victor’s men are out looking for Sienna. They worry that Matt might have found her.

Noah and Sharon show up with Nick and he says the doctor basically told him to get treatment. Adam presses Nick to admit he needs help since he almost died today. Adam feels very much to blame. But Nick exonerates him and says honestly, even if he knew the pills were bad, he was so desperate and addicted, he’d have taken them anyway. And he thanks Adam and he hugs him.

It’s an awe brother moment. Adam tells Noah that Sienna was there and left. And Sharon presses Noah to just let Victor’s men find her. They debate leaving Las Vegas and Nick tells Adam he should go and just report back to Victor. So Chelsea and Adam leave and then Sienna’s at the door bloody and kind of roughed up looking and she claims she killed Matt Clark.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Billy Pops the Question

Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) is doing a whole romantic thing for Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) back in Genoa City. He’s got chilled cider, a rose, some nice, yummy food. And Billy says the baby is all he can think about. He loves this happy surprise. He thinks Sally will be a great mom.

But he does not want to influence her decision. And she tells Billy she wants him and wants this baby. It’s all kisses and love. And then Sally says she doesn’t want Billy to feel trapped, but she is all in. He and Sally talk about baby names. And then he pulls out a ring and proposes to Sally. I’m guessing the answer is going to be a resounding yes.

Y&R Spoilers Thursday, April 30th: Kyle Has a Run-in with Patty

Thursday, April 30th, we’ve got Kyle irritated by Patty when they run into each other at the GCAC. We know she thinks Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) is her destiny and she hates Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters). So, we’ll see how Patty handles being face to face with Jack and Diane’s offspring. I’m sure Kyle isn’t going to want to hear any of Patty’s brand of crazy.

Plus, Christine Williams is hurling threats at Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). With Christine as the new DA in Genoa City, if there is any criminal evidence against Phyllis, I’m sure Christine will be eager to take her down. Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) promised that she had evidence on Phyllis for Christine, but we know it’s faked. So, Victoria could actually wind up in trouble for giving faked evidence to the district attorney.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Danny Romalotti Back On-screen

Also, Danny is back this week. He may try to talk Christine out of going after Phyllis, especially if Red tells Danny that the evidence Christine was given was faked using Victor’s dodgy AI. Victor is pressing Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) this week, and I’m sure this is about Phyllis, and I wonder if Victor is trying to force Michael’s hand to have him make legal threats against Phyllis. And of course, that includes his own wife, Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman), as collateral damage.

Jack talked about his sneaky plan to try and repair his marriage. So, he and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) talked about faking that they’re in a romance to try and make Victor and Diane jealous and force them to come to the table to at least talk to Jack and Nikki. This is a terrible idea. I’ll just say it now. It will blow up in their faces.

Y&R Spoilers Friday, May 1st: Victoria’s Strategizes & Sharon Suspicious

Friday, May 1st, Victoria is mapping out her defense plan against Phyllis. So, I’m curious if Red has any evidence that she held on to from when she tapped into the AI to take all the Newman stuff because Victor used it on Arabesque and on Matt Clark. So, Phyllis might have snagged herself an insurance policy and held on to some evidence.

Sharon starts to doubt that they can trust Sienna and is questioning her loyalty. I don’t think that’s going to sit well with Noah. But yeah, I can see them wondering how Sienna got the better of Matt because I for sure don’t believe it. Plus, Roger Howarth said in a recent interview that things are far from done with Matt. So, obviously, Sienna is lying for one reason or another. Victor gets the truth from Nick. So, it looks like he’s going to come clean about his addiction.

Week of May 4th-8th: Young and the Restless Preemptions

Then the week of May 4th through the 8th, expect soccer preemptions on Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th for both of the CBS soaps in this time zone. So, that’s Bold and the Beautiful and Y&R. I think Beyond the Gates is also affected. So, it’s going to be a short week of just three episodes as we head deeper into May sweeps.

Plus, Lauren may pressure Michael to cut Victor out once and for all. As Lauren pointed out to Daniel, we’re seeing Phyllis judged by a harsher yardstick than Victor has been for doing the exact same thing. Nikki and Jack are ready to do something foolish, trying to fix their marriages, but I expect them to push Victor and Diane even farther away from them.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Cane Goes Under the Knife

We’ll see Cane preparing for his procedure to donate to Malcolm. Look for more thawing between Lily and Cane as we get closer to the donation. Devon Winters (Bryton James) faces more push back from Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) and Lily, especially if he has some nasty things to say about Cane donating to Malcolm. Lily is not going to listen to that, and I don’t think Abby’s going to like it either.

I am wondering if Victor and Phyllis may cut a deal or if they’re going to keep trying to burn each other down. Chelsea, Adam, and the others wonder if Matt is really dead, but they’ve got no body, no proof other than Sienna’s word. So, I wonder if she somehow thinks she killed Matt but didn’t, or if Sienna is working some kind of dodgy deal with the bad guy. Now, I don’t think that she’s setting the Newmans up. I do think that Sienna legitimately is trying to help them on Young and the Restless.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nikki Drowns in Guilt

Nikki is going to be sick when she finds out that Nick inherited her addiction gene and is hooked on pills. She may want Jack to talk to him since he’s been down that exact road. Of course, Victor would hate that. Plus, the family really wants Nick to get to rehab.

I mean, he’s hooked. He is doing coke. And he is doing fentanyl. He doesn’t even care if he is taking dangerous pills. You know, he had this overdose. But unless and until they know for sure that the threat of Matt has been eradicated, I doubt that Nick will pack his bags and go.

Look for more red flags that Sienna may be in way over her head. I kind of low-key don’t expect her to survive this Matt Clark final boss battle, but I do think Sienna will do anything to protect Noah at the cost of her own safety.

King Charles III’s state dinner menu has been revealed after the royal dined with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.

The first course served on Tuesday, April 28, featured a “delicate garden herb velouté, silken and aromatic, complemented by a refreshing hearts of palm salad,” according to details shared via the White House website. The hearts of palm salad was complete with crispy shallots and “a whisper of micro mint for brightness and contrast.”

The second course consisted of handcrafted spring herb ravioli, with ricotta, morel mushrooms and fresh herbs picked from the White House Kitchen Garden. The pasta featured “a light parmesan emulsion, which enhances the essence of the dish.”

For the third course, a “classic dover sole meunière” was prepared and “bathed in a nutty brown butter.” The dish was complete with spring ramps, snow peas, pavé potatoes, and “a vibrant parsley oil.”

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Guests enjoyed dessert in the form of a beehive-shaped chocolate gâteau with a vanilla bean crémeux custard, which was set inside with an almond joconde and topped with a brown butter crumble. A crème fraîche ice cream and White House honey accompanied the cake.

Melania, 56, led preparations for the meal, which also featured wines that were chosen to honor “the shared heritage and enduring friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom, and [celebrate] the strength of American winemaking today.” The wines consisted of the Hopkins Riesling “Heritage” 2024 by Hopkins Vineyards, the Penner-Ash Pinot Noir “Willamette Valley” 2022 by Penner-Ash Wine Cellars and the Newton Chardonnay “Unfiltered” 2022 by Newton Vineyard.

The night also consisted of performances by the United States military musicians from the Marines, Army and Air Force, including “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the United States Army Chorus, the United States Army Strings, the United States Army Herald Trumpets, the United States Air Force Singing Sergeants and the United States Air Force Strings.

Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 27, for their first official state visit as the reigning monarchs. The pair are visiting from overseas to honor the American people as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.

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One day after his arrival, Charles appeared before Congress and became the second member of the British royal family to address U.S. senators and representatives. In his speech, Charles addressed topics including the growing threat of climate change to the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that left a Secret Service agent injured.

“We meet too in the aftermath of the incident not far from this great building that sought to harm the leadership of your nation and to ferment wider fear and discord,” Charles said. “Let me say with unshakable resolve that such acts of violence will never succeed.”

Authorities arrested the suspected shooter after the incident on Saturday, April 25, and the 31-year-old was charged with “one count of attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence,” per the Justice Department. A plea has not yet been entered.

Rela Coleman, a woman who is alleging that she’s also pregnant by Blueface, has shown apparent test results and alleged text messages with the rapper.

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Woman Alleging She’s Also Pregnant By Blueface Shows Apparent Test Results & Alleged Text Messages With Rapper

On Tuesday, April 28, Instagram user @livebitez shared a carousel of recent posts shared by Coleman via Instagram. Furthermore, a few clips in the carousel showed her speaking about being another “baby mama” and having “raw sex.” Meanwhile, a photo included in the carousel showed the apparent results of a “positive pregnancy test.” To note, the document asserted that her expected delivery date is December 29, 2026.

Furthermore, the carousel also included an apparent text exchange between Coleman and Blueface in early April.

Social Media Reacts To The Apparent Test Results & Alleged Text Messages

Social media users slid into @livebitez’s comment section with reactions to Rela Coleman allegedly being pregnant by Blueface, and sharing her apparent test results and their alleged text messages.

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As The Shade Room previously reported, over the weekend, footage surfaced from Blue’s recent Twitch stream. In it, Nevaeh Akira, who is currently pregnant with Blueface’s child, was seen yelling at him for having unprotected sex. Furthermore, another clip showed him playing a voicemail from a woman who said they had relations earlier this month, and she got pregnant.

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Subsequently, footage surfaced of Blueface sharing his thoughts on the allegations.

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Days of Our Lives early weekly spoilers for May 4th through the 8th divulge Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) being exposed and Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) exiting under a cloud of shame.

As we always do on early edition day, we talk about what’s coming the rest of this week. Then we dive into what is ahead next week.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Wednesday, April 29th: Jeremy Freaks Stephanie Out

So, on Wednesday, April 29th, we’ve got Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) asking Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) to do a rush job on the paternity test. This is a carryover from Tuesday when Alex told Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins), “Let’s knock out this test ASAP.”

Although honestly, I don’t think that Alex is doubting Joy or doubting that Kelsey is his baby. But Stephanie Johnson‘s (Abigail Klein) not handling it well at all. So, the proof is important.

We’re also going to pick back up from Tuesday with her and Jeremy when he hugged and comforted Stephanie after Alex broke the baby news. So, Stephanie is upset at a situation that Jeremy engineered, you know, not the pregnancy, but the whole thing with the reveal.

I mean, Joy isn’t buying what Jeremy’s selling, you know, but I do think he’s a little too optimistic. And he misreads a moment with Stephanie, and he kisses her. Now, she looks disturbed by Jeremy’s kiss. And I wonder if Stephanie’s going to have some freaky flashback since she was just envisioning shooting Owen, and she had to kiss him during the kidnapping. We’ll see if she pulls her gun on Jeremy.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Stephanie Rejects Jeremy

This is Michael Roark’s last day as Jeremy. And in addition to Michael Roark’s exit, we know that Rachel Boyd, who plays Sophia Choi, and Peter Porte, who plays Dimitri, both have been dropped from contract status to recurring.

But given that both of their storylines are clearly drawing to a close, that’s not terribly surprising. So, back to Jeremy. You know, hopefully Stephanie doesn’t shoot him, but I do think she’s going to shoot Jeremy down. Stephanie may actually figure out that Jeremy was behind Joy showing up with Alex’s baby in Salem since his dad dated Joy’s mom.

Also, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) do some father-son bonding. And I wonder if Johnny’s going to tell his dad about Chanel Dupree DiMera‘s (Raven Bowens) mammogram. Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and Chanel have a heart-to-heart sister chat. And Kristen tells Sophia to do it, to take out Johnny. Kristen calls Sophia and says, “This gets done tomorrow. No emotion, no mess.”

DOOL Spoilers Thursday, April 30th: Johnny in Danger

Then on Thursday, April 30th, we’ve got Stephanie taking comfort from her mom, Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans). I’m sure this is about a lot of things, including the Jeremy incident, Joy showing up with Alex’s baby, the kidnap trauma, PTSD, all of that. Sarah gets Chanel ready for her mammogram.

And knowing that Raven Bowens was fired and Chanel is leaving late this year, I don’t think this bodes well at all. Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) gives Marlena Evans (Didre Hall) some very exciting news. Could be about him getting his PI license or fingerprint proof against Sophia or that Brady overrode Kristen’s ban on Marlena visiting Rachel Black (Lorelie Olivia Mote) at Bayview.

Johnny tries to reason with Sophia who’s at his door, sprayed him in the face. Looks like with mace, she gets the better of him. So, Sophia has Johnny prisoner and is following Kristen’s orders and she’s ready to hurt him. Jada enjoys a show from Shawn. And I’m hoping it’s a gun show.

Friday, May 1st on Days: The Search for Sophia Kicks Off

Friday, May 1st, we’ve got private investigator in training Brady and Salem top cop Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) teaming up to find Sophia. And I wonder if they’re searching for her to arrest her for the supplement swap the fingerprint evidence might be in. Amy Choi (Shi Ne Neilson) is answering questions from Brady when he comes looking for Sophia.

And Amy shows him a suicide note that she says Sophia left. Now, we know she was bickering with Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) and set up a fake account to bully herself online after lying to Tate Black (Leo Howard) about Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) bullying her. So, clearly Sophia is laying lots of groundwork.

The note blames Holly for saying she’s dead to her. And Sophia carries on about how she’s hurting, sick of the bullying, and tired of begging forgiveness. So Brady reads the note where Sophia says, “Everybody’s better off if she’s dead.” This all smells like an elaborate ruse to me. Tate is there to encourage Holly. I wonder if they’ve seen the anti-Sophia stuff she posted online or if Brady tells them about Sophia’s suicide note.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Javi at Risk

Hero Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) realizes Johnny is in big trouble. But also by the end of this week, Javi collapses at the hospital unless this is a carryover into next week and Days has messed up their promo again. Sarah’s freaking out asking if Javi is all right. So, I wonder if he had a reaction to what Sophia was spraying on Johnny. We’ll see.

Sarah is supportive as Chanel goes through her mammogram. I wonder if Johnny’s going to miss the test as he’s been taken captive by Sophia or if Chanel planned to go by herself all along. And Kristen gets her revenge. She is smirking at the DiMera mansion waiting for EJ to get a call with bad news about Johnny.

Week of May 4th-8th: Second Full Week of May Sweeps on DOOL

The week of May 4th through the 8th, it is the second full week of May sweeps. And Holly may be blamed if Sophia manages to fake her death by suicide. The note she left for her mom Amy was most likely a frame job. I think Sophia is planning her ultimate revenge. I think like all her schemes, it’s not going to pan out, though. You know, she is planning to take a payoff from Kristen to start a new life after framing Holly and I guess killing Johnny, but I don’t think it’s going to work out for either Sophia or Kristen on Days of our Lives.

Leo Stark (Greg Rikkart) learns about Javi’s collapse and runs to be at his side. We’ve only got a couple more weeks of Al Calderon before he is out and recast Javi is introduced. We have Jacob Martinez stepping into the role. Marlena is not impressed at being named a beneficiary in Stefano’s will, but it looks like EJ has her convinced to show up, get it over with, and finally get some closure. Also, I’m looking forward to what Marlena digs out of EJ’s head about Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) in the hospital since even Cat doesn’t seem to remember everything that happened between her and EJ when they were both in Italy recovering.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Stefano DiMera Twist Coming

Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) is back for the will reading and Cat is coordinating with executor Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) to make sure everything goes as intended. I am super excited to find out what shockers Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) put in his will because you know the Phoenix always surprises. Theo continues to visit his mom, Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford), hoping that she will wake soon and hopefully we finally see her eyes open during May sweeps. That seems most likely.

Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) continues to trash talk EJ and wonders if Abby Deveraux (AnnaLynne McCord) was in the person pod. Theo is sidestepping him because he knows his mom Lexie was the pod person, but I do suspect that EJ may have Abby in a pod somewhere. You know, EJ might have stolen her from Clyde Weston (James Read). Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) is increasingly suspicious of Kate Howard (Lauren Koslow), who’s been lying and denying.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Chad & EJ May Team Up

I’m curious to see if Chad has a hot take on what Kate did to Johnny because, you know, they’ve really changed up Chad’s character. I’m sure you guys have noticed when they changed over to Connor Floyd, we are seeing Chad back and kind of more aggressive and more confrontational, particularly with EJ.

And so that’s why I’m really interested to see if he comes at Kate or if they have that same pseudo, you know, mom and son vibe that they’ve always had because I think we’re going to see Chad pivoting in other interesting ways. Meanwhile, Kristen thinks she’s getting away with a whole lot of things.

But she doesn’t realize the walls are closing in. Brady’s ready to make a move against her, possibly to snatch custody away. And if there is proof she was working with Sophia to hurt Johnny, we could see Brady and EJ working together to keep Kristen away from both their kids and put her behind bars.

Even legends get nervous sometimes — and 41 years ago, Bob Dylan proved exactly that. Back when he was only 19 years old, the aspiring star had the guts to move all the way from Missouri to New York City. Carrying nothing but his guitar and unpolished songs, it took Dylan approximately a year until he was signed by a proper label. The singer’s riskiness is what made him the superstar the world knows him as today.

And yet, for the 10-time Grammy-winning musician, he still gets the jitters when singing. When offered the chance to be involved in one of pop culture’s biggest charity songs, Dylan unexpectedly got his tongue all twisted as soon as the microphone turned on. Luckily, his equally famous friends were more than willing to get his voice back.

Bob Dylan Was One of the 45 Superstars Chosen to Record “We Are the World” in 1985

Having broken into the music industry in his early 20s, Dylan should be the last person to get stage fright. However, that’s apparently what happened when he was pulled into “The Greatest Night in Pop”: the 1985 recording of “We Are the World.” The song was created as a response to the devastating famine in Ethiopia. Inspired by the success of the UK charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, American music figures Harry Belafonte and Lionel Richie helped spearhead a U.S. equivalent.

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Recorded in one marathon, all-nighter session after the American Music Awards, the track brought together more than 40 artists under the name USA for Africa. The lineup included everyone from Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis, to Bruce Springsteen. If there’s one thing from the experience, it’s that cramming together a majority of America’s star power, who were mostly sleep-deprived, is bound to result in unique experiences behind the scenes. From Jackson’s pet python interrupting their writing session to nervously waiting for Prince to confirm his participation, both the creative juices and nerves were at an all-time high. Even the more lax Dylan is no exception, having his own particular experience with a fellow celebrated musician.

Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie Helped Bob Dylan Get Over His Stage Fright

Each pop star had their own solo part, and while that sounds like a dream for most singers, Dylan wasn’t exactly thrilled. Ken Kragen, the agent who organized the event, noted that “Bob Dylan, when he was recording his solo piece, stepped up to the microphone and sounded nothing like Bob Dylan.” In The Greatest Night in Pop, the documentary shows Dylan struggling at the vocal booth, barely able to mutter out a song lyric with confidence. It wasn’t that Dylan was against singing pop. On the contrary, Dylan had difficulty matching his rough vocal phrasing with the softer and more melodic “We Are the World.”

Fortunately, Richie, Quincy Jones, and most importantly, Stevie Wonder stepped in to help. Funnily enough, Wonder — who had been expected to help write “We Are the World” from the beginning — had been MIA, only to show up at exactly the right moment. Wonder guided Dylan on how to deliver his lyrics, even going above and beyond by impersonating Dylan’s voice so he could hear exactly how the line should sound. He didn’t leave Dylan’s side throughout the solo recording process, standing by the piano in case he needed help with the ad-libs.

Four Years Later, Bob Dylan Honored Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Stevie Wonder

Decades before “We Are the World,” Wonder took a spin on one of Dylan’s most successful and important tracks, “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Although the two singers have differing styles, the Dylan track was relevant to the Civil Rights movement of the time. Instead of staying true to its folksy roots, Wonder reimagined “Blowin’ in the Wind” as an upbeat, Motown sound, which is amplified by Wonder’s assertive, powerful voice. Some singers can be sensitive when it comes to creative changes. However, Dylan was positively floored by Wonder’s version.

“If anybody can be called a genius, Stevie Wonder can be. I think it has something to do with his ear, not being able to see or whatever. I go back with him to about the early Sixties, when he was playing at the Apollo with all that Motown stuff. If nothing else, he played the harmonica incredible, I mean truly incredible. Never knew what to think of him really until he cut “Blowin’ in the Wind.” That really blew my mind, and I figured I’d better pay attention. […] He is a great mimic, can imitate anybody, doesn’t take himself seriously and is a true roadhouse musician all the way, with classical overtones, and he does it all with drama and style. […]”

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In 1995, CBS had a problem on its hands. The network was losing ground against the rise of NBC’s “Must See Television,” and old stalwarts Murder, She Wrote, Rescue 911, and Murphy Brown were losing to the rise of the 90s edgier, grittier content.

CBS greenlit the most creative, daring show of the 1995 television season in its bid to fight back, but American Gothic was too dark, too gritty, and too much for the future America’s Most Watched Network. Turns out, a dark series about a corrupt small-town sheriff engaged in devil-worship was a hard sell to the American public, but today, it’s an incredible one-season cult classic. 

What If The Devil Was The Law?

The star of American Gothic is the villain, Sheriff Buck (he likes to remind people it’s with a “B”), played by future NCIS leading man Gary Cole. Charismatic and charming when he wanted to be, Buck would walk around town coercing citizens into performing small favors for him, little deals here and there, that would help solidify his control over the town of Trinity. The only thing he can’t get is the only thing he truly wants: the young boy, Caleb Temple, played by Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift star Lucas Black, as his heir. 

Standing in Buck’s way is Caleb’s dead sister, Merlyn, played by a young Sarah Paulson, but she’s still Sarah Paulson and is both incredibly creepy (she’s a ghost) and sweet (she’s a friendly ghost). Alongside his cousin, Gail (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II’s April O’Neil, Paige Turco) and the new town doctor, Dr. Crower (Medium’s Matt Weber), they try to fight against the growing darkness of Buck. Notably absent are Caleb’s parents, both dead due to Buck, and his sister becomes a ghost after she’s strangled to death by Buck. In Episode 1. 

American Gothic embraces a combination of episodic storytelling, with the one about the junkyard owner in too deep with Buck as a standout, and the mythology arc of Buck’s influence spreading, festering, and making everything a little bit worse for the residents of Trinity. “Strong Arm of the Law” shows why some residents accept the obviously evil Sheriff when he puts an end to criminal out-of-towners raising chaos. It also includes the single most evil act of Buck’s: he pours out Dr. Crower’s coffee. 

American Gothic Was 30 Years Too Early

As dark and disturbing as American Gothic would get, with the assaults and child murder and all, the show was clearly heavily influenced by Twin Peaks and includes small moments of bizarre, tonally off humor. Buck himself is basically Ray Wise’s Leland Palmer dialed up to 11, Big Jim from Stephen King’s Under the Dome done right, or Andy Griffith’s intrusive thoughts. In 1995, there was nothing like this. 

Unlike most early cancellations of promising, high-concept shows, American Gothic wasn’t undone by studio interference. CBS was hands-off, allowing executive producer Sam Raimi (now it all makes sense, right?) to run with every crazy idea he had.

Proof of that is the assault, the murders, the entire Satanism undercurrent throughout the whole series, any one of which would make a show a hard sell to the general audience. CBS played up Paulson’s performance as Merlyn, using her creepy line-reading of “Someone’s at the door” in ads, but that was a little too effective and terrified an audience in love with Murder, She Wrote and Touched by an Angel. 

American Gothic never had a chance to finish the story. Attempts at turning it into a movie fell apart over the years, and today, it’s fondly remembered by those who gave it a chance but too often overlooked.

Over 30 years after its cancellation, the dark story of greed, lust, murder, and the occult would be an immediate hit. You can purchase the complete series today on both YouTube and Amazon Prime to see how audiences in the 90s didn’t appreciate how good they had it.