By Henry Hards
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It is hard to imagine that a director as prolific as John Carpenter could be described as having movies that are underrated. But when his filmography includes such iconic films as Halloween, The Thing, and Escape from New York, it becomes a bit easier to understand how some of his movies might slip through the cracks. That’s especially true of Starman.

Starring Jeff Bridges in his pre-The Big Lebowski days, Starman begins in 1977, with humanity sending out a message of peace via a space probe, inviting extraterrestrial civilizations to visit Earth. However, when an alien scout vessel responds and attempts to establish contact, the U.S. government shoots it down in fear. The alien craft crashes in present-day (1984) Chequamegon Bay, Wisconsin, where it’s discovered by the widowed Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen).

Jenny sees the alien (depicted as a glowing ball of energy) clone a body for himself using DNA from her deceased husband, Scott. This alien, called Starman, carries seven silver spheres, granting him remarkable abilities. He urgently sends a message to his people, informing them of Earth’s hostility and arranging a rendezvous in Arizona. So begins a desperate attempt to escape a planet that is far less hospitable than it had expected.

Along the way, Jenny and Starman form a deep bond as they evade capture and encounter various obstacles. Their romantic relationship (despite their vastly different origins) serves as a central focus of the film, proving that empathy, understanding, and love transcend boundaries. They eventually arrive at the designated rendezvous point in Arizona, where the alien’s rescue ship awaits.

E.T. Was Rejected To Make Starman

Starman underwent a five-year development process at Columbia Pictures. The initial screenplay caught the attention of executive producer Michael Douglas, who urged the studio to acquire it before considering Steven Spielberg‘s Night Skies. After director Mark Rydell exited the project due to disagreements with Douglas, screenwriter Dean Riesner joined the movie in late 1981.

Columbia eventually decided to abandon Night Skies, deeming it too much like a Disney film aimed at children. Meanwhile, Starman was intended for a more mature audience. Night Skies was eventually retitled E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which went on to become the highest-grossing film of its time. Riesner was tasked with maintaining Starman’s essence to distinguish it from E.T.

Everyone Loved Starman, But It Wasn’t A Big Hit

In its first weekend at the box office, Starman earned an impressive $2.9 million. The film was a hit with critics and currently holds an 86 percent approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s general consensus praises the movie for blending sci-fi with an unconventional, heartwarming story.

Metacritic, another review aggregator, gave the film a score of 71 out of 100, based on evaluations from seven critics, indicating that Starman received generally favorable reviews. Jeff Bridges was so praised that he was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1985.

Why Starman Failed

Despite being a well-liked movie upon release, Starman did not do big numbers at the box office, grossing less than $29 million against a $24 million budget. Perhaps E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial‘s huge success, a few years earlier, meant audiences felt Starman was less special.

John Carpenter delivered a quiet, emotional road movie about grief and connection, but Universal tried to sell it like a sci-fi spectacle at a time when audiences wanted either a full-blown alien invasion or pure escapist fantasy.

Jeff Bridges gives one of his best performances, strange and deeply human, but that subtlety works against the movie commercially. It’s too soft for action fans, too weird for romance crowds, and too introspective for mainstream sci-fi. The result is a film critics respected, and audiences shrugged at, stuck in that no-man ’s-land where nothing is wrong, but nothing clicks either.

Starman’s Legacy

In retrospective reviews, audiences have been much more receptive towards Starman. In true John Carpenter fashion, it seems this is another case of one of his movies being underappreciated at release before becoming a classic. Now it’s regarded by audiences and critics as one of the best sci-fi movies of the 1980s.

Days of Our Lives two week spoilers for April 13th through the 24th brings Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) back to Salem and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) is going down.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Monday, April 13th: Theo Grilled By Chanel

On Monday, April 13th, Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) is grilled by Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens) and it may be about why he left the CEO job at DiMera and said Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) can keep it. That seems strange, right? Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) is frustrated with Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) and storms out of their apartment, slamming the door in his face.

And Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) and Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) listen as Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) explains. They may worry he is back for Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart), but we’ve heard Javi has a boyfriend in Texas, right? So, we’ll see. Also, Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) helps Leo who has a big breakthrough. Now he already told Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte) he wants to be with Javi.

And of course, Dimitri had a tantrum and said Leo is going to wind up alone. So, we’ll see what conclusions he draws from all this. And if you remember, Dimitri saw on Friday that Javi is back in Salem. And I kind of suspect that Dimitri may say some things to Javi to try and blow up any chance of him and Leo reconciling because Dimitri is petty and awful like that.

DOOL Spoilers Tuesday, April 14th: Bonnie’s Book Launch Goes Badly

Tuesday, April 14th, we’ve got Alex opening up to Gabi and I wonder if he’s going to tell her about Stephanie’s PTSD and her walking out on him. Author Bonnie Kiriakis (Judi Evans) has her big book signing and launch. And guess what? Things go badly. And I wonder if she’s going to get heckled for being what we have to conclude is a blatant plagiarist.

Maggie Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) chews Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) a new one. I’m sure it’s about setting up Johnny. And I’m guessing Kate is going to be unapologetic about saving Titan even if Maggie wants to take the high road because Kate’s not going to see Victor Kiriakis‘s (John Aniston) legacy gone because that means Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) loses everything.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Jeremy is There for Stephanie

Stephanie runs into Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) and he’s there for her. So, she runs into his arms and Stephanie lets Jeremy cuddle and comfort her in the town square. And let’s face it, he’s gonna be so excited to be there for Stephanie. That’s the only reason he’s still in Salem right now is their trauma bond.

And Liam answers questions from Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia). Now, she knows Liam wasn’t totally honest with her. I mean, he never told Ari the extent of his criminality. He’s been hiding a lot about himself from her. And this week, Liam tells Ari it’s not good for her to be around a guy like him. That is true, but we also know that Ari really likes bad boys.

DOOL Spoilers Wednesday, April 15th: Trivia Night At Brady Pub

Wednesday, April 15th, we’ve got Chanel and Johnny running into Leo. They have the baby with them, little Trey. And Leo is delighted to see the kid that he helped foster. Dimitri is threatened by Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien), and I think that he may be backing out of the divorce deal that he verbally agreed to simply because Leo dumped him.

The only reason Dimitri agreed to give Gwen a divorce and not fight everything and not be horrible was to make Leo happy. So, Gwen may find out she is going to lose her chance at a big fat alimony payday. It’s also trivia night at Brady Pub on Wednesday. Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) and Theo are on one team and their arch rivals are Gabi and Philip on another team.

We’re also going to see Gabi cuddling with Philip outside the pub. And of course, Theo is still hot for Gabi. So, this might get really weird fast. Chanel catches Johnny off guard and she surprises him maybe about EJ stuff, DiMera stuff. I wonder if she’s going to tell him that Theo is acting dodgy.

Thursday, April 16th: Kristen and Sophia Plot Against EJ on Days

Thursday, April 16th, we’ve got Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) talking to Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) about the revenge plan against EJ. Now, we know Kristen wants Sophia to help her take down EJ. And this week, they’re in the park, and Sophia tells Kristen she has a plan, but needs more resources to make it happen.

And then she drags Sophia into the bushes, and Kristen grabs her lapels and terrifies Sophia. So, maybe she’s worried someone’s going to overhear them. Kate and Xander Kiriakis Cook (Paul Telfer) do some more plotting together on Thursday.

He covered the loan payment with money from dubious sources, but the copyright lawsuit settlement could save Titan. So, we’ll see if Xander is forced to move more dodgy money or if they can find a way to make DiMera pay up.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Xander Fumes & Leo Pleads with Javi

Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) spend some sweet time together now that they made sweet love to each other. And Xander is irritated this week when he sees Sarah and Brady looking all loved up in the square.

Chanel is frustrated by Johnny and I wonder if this is about all the DiMera stuff, maybe about the Bonnie lawsuit stuff. Javi demands answers from Leo. So, this week he tells Javi that he wants to be with him and Leo tells Javi, “It is always you for me.” I’m interested to see if Dimitri dropped a nuke on things.

You know, says that he and Leo slept together, anything Dimitri could do to either get Leo back or just out of pure spite make sure he can’t be with Javi. I suspect Peter Porte may be wrapping up his run soon. And don’t forget we’ve got a brand new Javi coming in about 6 to 8 weeks on Days of our Lives.

Friday, April 17th: Marlena Stunned About Lexie

Friday, April 17th, Gwen and Xander enjoy a fun morning, since he’s jealous over Sarah and Brady. He may get closer to Gwen, which honestly would be cruel because she has feelings for him already, but he loves Sarah still and probably always will.

Meanwhile, Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) vents to Belle. Got to be about EJ because they both hate him at this point. I’m just curious if Paulina is going to spill to anybody about Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) before it’s common knowledge.

And Marlena is stunned when Theo tells her that his mom Lexie is alive. And I do wonder if Theo is going to drop EJ’s name to Marlena as the one who made this medical miracle happen. EJ and Kristen are arguing by the end of the week.

No surprise there. And EJ tells somebody this week that family is his priority. It’s somebody who’s a brunette. So, I wonder if it’s Sophia. We’ll see. Alex takes Stephanie by surprise and things go badly. I wonder if Alex is accidentally going to terrify Stephanie.

Then, she walks out for good just, you know, walking in like touching her when she doesn’t realize he’s there. She’s already cringing even when she does know he’s there. So, this could be really bad.

Week of April 20th-24th: Connor Floyd Debuts As Chad

The week of April 20th through the 24th is going to be big. Connor Floyd debuts as recast Chad DiMera. He shows up on Tuesday, April 21st. I will say that based on that date, I’m going to speculate that there’s a chance we actually see him at the end of the episode on Monday, April 20th.

A lot of times when Days gives a recast debut date, they actually sneak them in towards the end of the episode the day before. So, I’m going to call it April 20th possibly. Rumor has it that Thomas and Charlotte may be aged up a bit when they’re back as recasts in April as well.

Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) is going to be stunned to see her one-time lover back. But has Thomas changed his stance on his dad seeing Cat? Jeremy is thrilled to be closer and be there for Stephanie, but it is almost time for Michael Roark to exit. So, we’ll see how this trauma bond story goes before he leaves as Jeremy.

Kristen and Sophia set their diabolical plan in motion to take down EJ. Marlena struggles after learning about Lexie. EJ may taunt Gwen for not solving her Dimitri problem. We’ve also got Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) back soon with a baby surprise for her ex, Alex.

Brady and Sarah keep getting closer. Theo looks for a way to get Gabi and EJ is going to be blindsided when a bunch of people plotting against him make bad things happen.

Beyond the Gates weekly spoilers for April 13th through the 17th expose Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) being irate and Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) in real serious danger.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers Monday, April 13th: Vanessa Gets Fooled

Monday, April 13th. It is season 2, episode 69, and Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) is upset that she was fooled. So, I think somebody may tell her that Lynette Wise (Dominique Madison) can’t afford a penthouse and is wasting her time. It could be Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings).

But I feel like it’s more likely to be Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry) or even Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom), you know? I mean, Randy knows Vanessa from being around the casino, and I don’t think Joey is going to want Vanessa to waste her time. Either way, I think she’s going to have some things to say to Lynette before she hangs up the phone on her and refuses to show her any more properties.

Dr. Lia Whitmore (Cecilia Specht) is listening very closely with good reason when Nicole reports that somebody got into her computer and Lia asks if they weren’t after patient data, what they were after. And Nicole tells her that’s the million-dollar question.

Now, if they pull up security footage and see that Bradley ‘Smitty’ Smith (Mike Manning) was there, Lia may freak out knowing he’s an investigative reporter. That’s a red flag. And if Nicole mentions that the screen is open to lab staff, I mean, honestly, that could get Grayson Perez (Jordie Vilasuso) killed.

BTG Spoilers: Leslie Irritates Joey

Plus, Joey is annoyed when Dana ‘Leslie’ Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) comes around with another proposition. Joey is no fan of Leslie’s. Plus, she won’t stop flirting and she won’t stop being crappy to Vanessa and saying bad things about Joey’s girlfriend. I honestly hope he kicks Leslie right to the curb.

Somebody gives Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob) some advice that she doesn’t like. She doesn’t like the advice and it comes from someone unexpected. So, I wonder if it’s Lia saying nasty things about Grayson, trying to split them up, or it might be Smitty telling Ashley uncomfortable things, trying to protect her.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers Tuesday, April 14th: Bill Questions Hayley

Then, on Tuesday, April 14th, it’s season 2, episode 70 of Beyond the Gates, and Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) is questioning little Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings), and it looks like Bill is getting really close to figuring out that he has gotten played hard by a grifter.

Hayley takes a call with Randy this week and tells him to deal with Lynette and do it fast while she deals with Bill. So, it looks like Hayley’s time on the grift is almost up. And I cannot wait to see this blow up.

This week, Bill tells Hayley it’s a hard no on something. And of course, she’s trying to scrape up some money to throw at Lynette to get her to go away while Randy is basically supposed to be threatening Lynette. So, Randy is gonna get more hands on with shutting down Lynette.

I mean, it could literally get him killed if things go badly and Joey loses his temper. So, I wonder if Randy threatens to hurt Lynette if she doesn’t leave town quietly with just a small payday as a consolation prize.

BTG Spoilers: Anita Gets Big News

Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) tells Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) that the oncologist has news for her on whether the chemo is working or not. Now, I do hope it’s working for Anita. However, I feel like it may be a soapier outcome and things look really scary for a while before she gets better news. We’ll see. I mean, poor Anita is so miserable now. Chemo is truly awful.

Nicole is irritated about the breach. And we’ve got Smitty trying to cover. So, I wonder if he was spotted on video and lies and tells Nicole, “Yeah, I was there to leave a note. Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) was there with me.”

But if Nicole questions Naomi, she would tell her that she found Smitty behind her desk in front of her computer, leaving a note. Only the thing was he had no paper. Naomi is upset and Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla) tries to be present for her sister. And this may be more about her missing Jacob and being scared for him.

Wednesday, April 15th: Andre Comforts Dani on Beyond the Gates

Wednesday, April 15th on Beyond the Gates is season 2, episode 71, and we’ve got Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) comforting Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley). Now, to me, that sounds like Anita does indeed get bad news. Also, the extended Dupree family all finds out the latest on Anita’s prognosis after these couple of rounds of chemo.

And up at the hospital, Nicole tells Dani she’s worried how their mom will react if it is bad news about the chemo. They are all going to want Anita to keep fighting. But she was already ready to quit and wanted to sign that DNR. Also, Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) keeps up a tradition that he and Nicole had going while they were married.

And I wonder if it’s something to do with their daughter’s birthday because Tomas Navarro (Alex Alegria) has a surprise for Kat Richardson (Colby Muhammad) on her birthday that seems to fall on Wednesday. I thought her birthday was the 14th though. At any rate, it’s going to be on the 15th episode.

I’m also wondering if Eva Thomas Richardson (Ambyr Michelle) is going to drop Kat a card or some flowers or a small present just as a gesture, something conciliatory to her half-sister. And Hayley gets a warning from Leslie on Wednesday.

If you remember, she asked Hayley before to team up with her against the Dupree. And she told Leslie no. But I wonder at this point if Hayley looks to be panicking and Leslie smells blood in the water where little Hayley Lawson is concerned.

BTG Spoilers Thursday, April 16th: Jacob In Danger

On Thursday, April 16th, it’s season 2, episode 72 of Beyond the Gates. And this week, we have Jacob chewing Smitty a new one. And Jacob tells him he’s in charge, not Smitty. Jacob says he’s got the authority because he’s the cop and Smitty’s just a reporter. And Jacob orders Smitty to stop going off script.

Now, we know somebody was following Donnell McBride (Alex Cheeks) and things could get dicier and more dangerous soon, especially since Smitty might have been spotted on camera at Nicole’s office. And if you remember, Elon Hawthorne (Malachi Malik) told Marcel Malone (Darryl W. Handy) to talk to his old friend Lia.

And find out whether anybody on staff at Garland Memorial has financial issues. That’s Grayson, obviously. But I just wonder since Marcel is a dirty cop and on Joey’s payroll. And I suspect that Lia might have a partner in Joey.

I feel like he has a hand in this red market because he does a lot of crime in the DMV. So, Marcel may warn Lia that she needs to be more careful instead of extracting the information that Elon told him to get.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Jacob Learns a Hard Lesson

Jacob is taught a lesson that is harsh. So, I wonder if he’s going to be suspected of something since he’s the new guy in the plasma ring. I wonder if Jacob’s going to get roughed up. And Hayley feels like she came out of a situation the winner and she is celebrating.

I think she’s counting her chickens before they hatch, though. We’ll see if Hayley thinks she got one over on Bill. But we know that he is close to figuring things out. Plus, Joey gives Randy a direct order. And I’m guessing it has something to do with the mess he’s into with Lynette and Hayley.

And of course, Joey doesn’t want any of this grifter trouble on his doorstep. Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) presses his mom, Nicole, to reconcile with Vanessa. Martin thinks that Nicole should fix things with her longtime bestie.

I mean, the thing is with Nicole, I don’t think if she knows the extent of the dirty work that Joey has done for her family, while, you know, her attitude is that he’s a thug. Well, yeah, but her family employs him. Kat and Chelsea worry about the impact of Madison Montgomery‘s (Kenjah McNeil) lawsuit on their big Fenmor’s deal.

Also this week, Dani reassures Naomi that she is not having an affair with Bill. And then Naomi says Hayley probably thought the same thing until yesterday. And Dani wants to know what exactly Naomi is talking about.

Bold and the Beautiful two week spoilers for April 13th through the 24th explode as Katie Logan (Heather Tom) versus Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and it’s about to get vicious.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Monday, April 13th: Brooke Vs Katie

On Monday, April 13th, we’ve got Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) telling Ivy that this is enough. The truth has to come out. And I suspect she’s going to tell Daphne again to keep her mouth shut because Ivy’s done it before and she stands firm on that ground. We know that Ivy is not going to come clean and Daphne’s going to be frustrated.

Plus, we’ve got Brooke all worked up at Katie. So Brooke goes over to Logan and they’re getting ready for the fashion show. We’re, you know, having little walkthroughs and stuff. She demands to know if Katie is really going through with it.

Now, this is presumably using what Brooke thinks is the name that belongs to only her and of course Eric Forrester‘s (John McCook) designs that they paid for. I know fans are really torn on this. So, Katie gets upset and tells Brooke the whole world doesn’t always revolve around her. And then she demands to know if Katie has any respect for the man. Talking about Eric.

And Katie’s going to tell Brooke that she treated Eric with a hell of a lot more respect than Brooke and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) did. And then Katie reminds Brooke that they kicked Eric to the curb. And then Brooke claps back, “At least I’m not a thief.” So, this is going to get so messy. You know, that fashion show is going to turn into a circus, and I’m here for it.

B&B Spoilers: Dylan is Upset

So, Dylan’s looking upset on Monday and a little sad, and it seems like Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) is ranting at her again. She says to Dylan, “Tell me you hear me.” And Electra says, “Tell me that you respect me.” And she tells Dylan, “Move on. Find a place of your own.”

I mean, Electra girl, respect is earned and you’re an entitled brat in my opinion. Now, I don’t think, you know, if Dylan can afford a place of her own, she definitely needs to go, but Electra doesn’t need to terrorize her and say she has to respect her. I’m sorry, I got no respect for her.

RJ Forrester (Joshua Hoffman) and Will Spencer (Crew Morrow), meanwhile, get into a shoving match. They’re in the Forrester Creations CEO office, and RJ says something nasty, and Will claps back. “What did you say to me?” Then he shoves RJ who shoves Will back and then they start just grappling and fighting. They’re raging at each other.

So it looks like Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) is going to break it up and he’s going to tattle on them to Ridge. Carter is going to get between RJ and Will, reminds them this is a place of business. And Carter tells them they cannot act like that there. And Will says RJ is the one trying to kick him out of Forrester instead of minding his own business.

And then he claps back at Will that he’s a Spencer and a dirty Dollar Bill just like his dad. And I wonder if Carter’s going to shut down RJ’s mouth. So, it reminds me of like when your dad catches you and like “she started it.” I think that’s the juvenile stuff we’re seeing.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Tuesday, April 14th: Dylan Makes A Heart-Wrenching Choice

Tuesday, April 14th. Also in the Forrester CEO office, we’ve got Ridge and Brooke happily having a breakfast together. That’s before everything at work blows up. Dylan makes a heart-wrenching choice this week and she may decide that she needs to move out of Will’s even though she’s falling for him.

I also wonder if Dylan is considering coming clean to Will about what Ivy did and what she said to her. Meanwhile, Electra hits Will with another ultimatum. I’m sure it’s about Dylan. Electra still isn’t going to even admit that she was kissing RJ because she thinks she wasn’t seen.

So, she’s sitting on this hypocrisy, and it would be nice if Dylan or Will just said, “Look, I saw you with your lips on him,” and that way they could have some honest communication.

I’m assuming that Electra is back on Will about kicking Dylan out because she’s back to bullying her. And RJ gets advice from Brooke to follow his heart, but I don’t know if that’s going to be up to him, you know, but Brooke definitely thinks RJ should get Electra.

Wednesday, April 15th: Ridge Warns RJ on B&B

Wednesday, April 15th, we’ve got Electra listening separately to the opinions of Ivy and Will. And it may be about RJ, probably about Will as well. We know where Ivy stands on this. Ridge tells RJ, “Do not bring your personal drama to the office.”

So, I’m guessing that Carter may have told Ridge what the boys were getting up to. And Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) might be there for this conversation because there’s a photo of her leaning on Ridge’s desk as he talks to somebody else. Maybe RJ.

Bold Spoilers for Thursday, April 16th: Ivy and RJ Join Forces

Thursday, April 16th, we’ve got Ivy and RJ joining forces, which they kind of already were. But bottom line is neither of them wants Electra with Will. And I guess Ivy thinks that Daphne will stay quiet. You know, she’s been bullying everybody and getting away with it. But Ivy may also worry that time’s running out to get RJ with Electra.

And maybe thinks if she like seals the deal with them, then Will won’t find a way in. Plus, Daphne wants Carter’s advice. I’m sure it’s about going to Electra and telling her what her aunt Ivy did. So, I wonder if Carter is going to repeat his advice that she shouldn’t get involved. Obviously, she’s going to get involved on Bold and the Beautiful.

Friday, April 17th: Electra Learns The Truth on Bold and the Beautiful

Friday, April 17th, Electra finally learns from Daphne what really happened to her relationship with Will. So, looks like it is time up for Ivy. And I cannot wait to see her eat a big plate of crow. Sure enough, Electra is horrified when she hears what Ivy did.

So, it looks like Daphne is going to tell her that Ivy took the letter and left Will’s necklace in its place to basically stage a breakup. And on the verge of tears, Electra goes and confronts Ivy and demands that she tell her where her letter to Will is. Last we saw, she slid it into her purse.

Also, by Friday, Will and Electra are going off on Ivy, who looks stunned. I’m sure she’s going to try and justify it to Electra. Ivy is probably going to try and blame Will and Dylan for being inappropriate. You know, say that she was protecting Electra.

I also wonder if Dylan speaks up and tells Will and Electra that Ivy threatened her, told her to stay quiet and told her to use the situation to get closer to Will. This all sets the stage for Ashleigh Brewer’s maternity leave and Ivy doing a walk of shame out of Forrester Creations and Los Angeles.

RJ tells the truth about why he really doesn’t like Will and where the source of their resentment is. And I suspect it’s more than just Electra.

Since he called Will a dirty Dollar Bill. I think it’s about Dollar Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and Ridge’s rivalry. And when RJ first came back, he and Will agreed not to go down that road. And RJ went right down that road at top speed.

Bold Spoilers Week of April 20th-24th

The week of April 20th through the 24th, Brooke is vowing to shut down Katie. Obviously, she thinks that this Logan launch is a bad thing. She thinks that Katie sits on a throne of lies and of course, she’s upset that Katie is insisting on using Eric’s designs. So, Ivy is in big trouble.

She’s going to have to face consequences on several fronts, I suspect, both personally and professionally. And I hope they are really, really bad consequences. Electra and Will are still reeling, but they may be taking first steps towards a reconciliation now that the truth is out.

Dylan is going to be heartbroken because obviously Will is not going to entertain anything with her. Steffy and Ridge keep worrying about Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) as she kickstarts her future with Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan).

Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) is nursing her broken heart, but she was already creeping and smirking, which are warning signs. RJ worries he’s lost his shot with Electra, and he probably has. Daphne and Carter keep working on those baby making plans and Eric should be back as we get closer towards the Logan launch.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s visit to Australia drives home a Princess Diana historical moment.

The couple moves to bring the late Princess’ past works into their present by stepping into her shoes in charity and humanitarian works. This is not the first time the ousted royals have been doing things in the late princess’s honor, as they have made several trips out of the continent and given their voice to help many.

Driven by a goal to advocate for the mental well-being of the younger generation, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were recognized with the Humanitarians of the Year award in 2025.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Kick Start Australian Trip In Memory Of Princess Diana

History comes to life once again as Harry and Meghan make a special stop during their Australian trip. The couple made their way ti the Royal Children’s Hospital after landing in Melbourne early on Tuesday morning. Walking in the same halls his mother had years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan held hands, wearing bright smiles as they strolled into the hospital.

The couple was met with crowds of employees, healthcare providers, patients, and their families as they walked through the hospital halls. Many stopped to greet and speak to them, while some requested selfies. These moments hold a soft spot in many hearts as Harry’s parents, Princess Diana, and now-King Charles also visited the hospital in October 1985. The pair also bonded with patients at the medical facility during their 13-day tour, forty years ago.

Photos uploaded to Page Six show Meghan and Harry rocking their simple but eye-catching outfits as they posed for pictures and interacted with the patients. Meghan was clad in a navy Karen Gee sleeveless dress paired with Dior pumps, while her husband wore a navy blue suit, a white button-up, and black shoes.

The Sussexes’ Visit Put Smiles On The Faces Of Many

Prince Harry had previously shared his expectations for the Australian trip with news outlets. He shared that he was looking forward to experiencing “everything.” Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO (Officer of the Order of Australia), who serves as Board Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital, also spoke to news outlets and shared her input about the couple’s visit.

She described it as a success, noting that so many patients were filled with joy upon their arrival. “Look around, and you can see the crowds of people, the smiles on their faces, and what it means to them. Everyone is absolutely delighted,” Kilpatrick happily shared. She further added, “You can’t measure the morale boost, but it is palpable,” before explaining that most of the patients at the Royal Children’s Hospital have been there for a while.

Hence, having Meghan and Harry visit is a wonderful and joyous experience for them. Harry and Meghan made other stops in the city after they visited the hospital.  They met with veteran families at the Australian National Veterans’ Art Museum later in the evening. Meghan also stopped by at the Homeless Services for Women Center, where she put on an apron and served food to users.

What Is The General Public’s Opinion Concerning The Couple’s Trip To Australia?

Meghan and Harry visited Australia last in 2018 as part of their Royal tour, two years before they stepped down from their Royal office. Since dropping their roles in the royal family,  they have been involved in many personal projects, humanitarian works, and Meghan has recently gone back to rebuild her career as an actress. The BBC asked a few Australians about their thoughts on the ousted royals’ visit, and only one of five people knew that Meghan and Harry were coming into the country. 

Some Australians revealed that they didn’t know the purpose of their visit and didn’t even know they had visited the nation in 2018. Speaking about their personal views on the couple, Deanne Cobb, who was interviewed, said she felt “sorry” for the parents of two, highlighting that they are often criticized as they strive to live simple lives. The Blast reported that Francesca echoed similar sentiments, saying she feels sorry that they “left” the royal family, but thinks “they went about it the wrong way.”

However, Andrew Bridge, who was also interviewed, shared a different line of thought. He stressed that the couple was his least favorite in the royal house as they were all about “self-promotion.” Bridge then urged that the Duke and Duchess seek to resolve their issues with the Royal family and “do more for the general public.”

How The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Previously Channeled Princess Diana 

With their previous humanitarian and charity projects, Meghan and Harry have taken up similar paths to those of the late princess. Last year, the Duke made a trip to Angola to support Halo Trust’s landmine-clearing work, which his mother had done nearly three decades earlier.

He stood strongly for the Anti-Landmine Act, supporting Angola’s vision to remove all landmines by 2025. The Halo Trust has removed about 123,000 mines in Angola since 1994. In turn, they have helped convert the dangerous fields into productive farmland and safe homes.

Princess Diana had also walked through a minefield while wearing the Halo gear in 1997. The couple also partnered with the World Health Organization, focusing on global mental health support. The Blast detailed that the parents of two recently also visited a Syrian refugee camp to support the displaced Syrians affected by war and diseases.

Prince Harry’s Wife Reportedly Loses Face In Hollywood 

The “Suits” actress recently announced her return to acting after stepping back from the industry for almost a decade. Reports now show that her Australian trip comes just after she hit a setback in her career. According to the swirling whispers, the legal drama star has been dropped by her talent agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME).

Meghan signed with the agency that represents other industry stars like Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson, and Vin Diesel in 2023. This is not the first time speculations have made waves that WME and Meghan are no longer teamed up to represent her interests in the entertainment industry. The Blast reported that last year, both parties sought to put the rumors to rest, denying any formal split. 

An industry insider claims that if WME were still actively representing the mom of two, her brand deal with Netflix would not have gone south. With the speculations coming to light yet again, many wonder where Megan stands in Hollywood amid her comeback.

What will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do next to continue Princess Diana’s legacy?

King Harris was reportedly arrested on drug and other various charges in Georgia. This, as his sister Deyjah Harris recently became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

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King Harris Reportedly Arrested On Drug & Other Various Charges In Georgia

According to TMZ, on Sunday, April 21, Georgia police clocked King Harris allegedly driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. This reportedly occurred around 1 a.m., and authorities immediately pulled him over. Furthermore, authorities reportedly noted that they noticed a firearm in his car, and when they ordered him to exit the vehicle, he allegedly refused.

Ultimately, King was arrested while an officer reportedly also noticed a “vape pen with 10 milligrams of THC inside.” Per the outlet, King was booked on a “felony charge for possession of a controlled substance,” and “a misdemeanor charge of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers.” Lastly, he was also “hit with two traffic citations for a seatbelt violation and speeding.”

WSB-TV reports that he was taken into custody around 2:30 a.m. However, he reportedly posted bail five hours later.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users reacted to King Harris’ arrest in TSR’s comment section. To note, TMZ even reported that he was booked while wearing a Pikachu onesie.

Deyjah Harris Recently Became Member Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

As King Harris was facing trouble with the law, his sister, Deyjah Harris, became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Deyjah apparently made the pledge over the weekend at Clark Atlanta University. Furthermore, you can see the footage below.

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By Robert Scucci
| Updated 33 seconds ago

2010’s The Ward (or John Carpenter’s The Ward) is such a tough film to talk about because it’s a run-of-the-mill psychological horror flick. It’s not terrible, just incredibly derivative. Think 2003’s Identity meets 2005’s The Jacket, both of which cost around $30 million to produce, but with only $10 million to pull it off.

The Ward leans into its limitations well, and it’s a fun way to spend 89 minutes, but it’s also from the guy who brought us Dark Star, Halloween, The Thing, and They Live. In that context, it almost makes me glad Carpenter is now in his side-quest era, popping up on Gunship albums and narrating retrofuturistic dystopias over ripping synth lines.

Amber Heard Is An Unreliable Witness. There’s A Joke Here Somewhere. 

Set almost entirely in a psychiatric hospital, The Ward centers on Amber Heard’s Kristen, who is locked up after burning down a farmhouse for no clear reason. There, she meets a group of troubled young women, including the freewheeling and impulsive Emily (Mamie Gummer) and the flirtatious mean girl Sarah (Danielle Panabaker). Rounding out the group are Iris (Lyndsy Fonseca), a creative type with an artistic streak, and Zoey (Laura-Leigh), whose past trauma has left her in a state of arrested development, complete with a stuffed animal and a habit of sucking her thumb.

Supervising the girls is Dr. Stringer (Jared Harris), whose treatment methods include hypnotherapy, electroshock therapy, and more extreme measures that escalate as the film moves into its second and third acts.

Kristen struggles with her captivity while maintaining her innocence. She doesn’t know why she burned down the farmhouse, and she can’t recall much about her life before the incident. But that’s only part of her problem in The Ward. One by one, starting with Iris, the girls are killed off in increasingly brutal fashion, and they begin to believe they’re being hunted by the ghost of a former patient named Alice Hudson (Mika Boorem).

Kristen learns that before she arrived, the other patients murdered Alice (portrayed by Sydney Sweeney in flashbacks in one of her earliest roles) because of her violent tendencies, claiming no one would listen to their concerns. With no one believing she’s sane, Kristen must either escape the hospital or face the entity that’s been haunting her since she arrived.

Been There, Done That

As a John Carpenter film, The Ward is an underwhelming effort. Knowing what he’s capable of when he’s fully in his element, it’s hard to reconcile this with his classics. This is where you might expect me to throw writers Michael and Shawn Rasmussen under the bus for a lackluster screenplay, but I’m not going to do that. It’s derivative and painfully standard, sure, but it was always aiming to be that kind of psychological thriller.

This is a low-budget, not-quite B-movie effort, and it carries that kind of charm. As a film from two writers I don’t have much history with, it works well enough as a straightforward genre piece that I’d recommend to casual viewers.

My disappointment mostly comes from Carpenter himself. He’s always been known for subverting expectations and bending genre rules, but that just isn’t happening here. It feels like he showed up, did the directing job, and moved on. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that, but it keeps The Ward from being anything close to iconic, and closer to forgettable.

The Ward is a solid, reliable psychological thriller that has some fun with its premise. It works as an entry point if you’re not burned out on the genre, but if you’ve seen it all before, this one might not do much for you.

As of this writing, The Ward is streaming for free on Tubi.

Meghan Markle‘s return to Australia is generating buzz over the alleged rules she has set for her husband, Prince Harry.

The former senior royal is said to have joined his wife on what is being described as her Aussie tour, and he is expected to avoid contact with former partners and stick to a curfew.

Prince Harry and Meghan kicked off the trip with a visit to Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, and will attend various charity engagements as well as public and private events throughout their stay.

Meghan Markle is currently on tour in Australia, with the visit marking her first time in the country in eight years.

She is joined by her husband, Prince Harry, which is not surprising, as the couple has often accompanied each other to events, including international trips. However, this recent tour is said to come with the twist of Harry allegedly being given strict rules to follow while in the country.

One of the alleged rules is that he is not to have any unintentional contact with former female associates, including Natalie Imbruglia, a singer and songwriter he was once rumored to have dated.

“Meghan’s drawn a hard line on making sure there are no ‘accidental run-ins’ with [Harry’s] rumoured Aussie exes, including Natalie Imbruglia,” an anonymous source informed Woman’s Day.

During the Aussie tour, Meghan also wants the Prince to be “low-key proud husband mode,” especially as he recently courted controversy over his past flirty messages to a reporter becoming public in a court matter.

The Duchess Reportedly Imposed A Curfew On Her Husband

While in Australia, Meghan also expects Harry to restrict his movements. According to the source, the mother-of-two has placed a “non-negotiable” curfew on the Prince as she feels he might act out of character during nights out.

“There’s no denying he has a terrible track record when it comes to his judgment once the drinks are flowing, so this comes down to Meghan feeling he needs to be on a tight leash,” shared the source.

Despite the reported conditions, Harry is still believed to have some freedom to socialize with friends, as long as his interactions do not attract negative attention or scandal.

“[Meghan] is fine with that as long as it’s limited to a civilized dinner and a glass or two of wine,” added the insider.

Meghan Markle Requested Tighter Security For Her Luxury Women’s Retreat

Meghan is also said to have demands for herself, beginning with heightened security for the entire length of the tour.

“Security is tight for the entire tour, but especially the women’s retreat – after trolls vowed to disrupt and secretly record the event, which has a strict no-cameras policy and a social media ban,” an unnamed source claimed.

“In fact, Meghan’s demanded even tighter controls, in addition to the professional security they’ve funded,” they added.

The Duchess reportedly also kept tight control over the media activities, including not spotlighting anyone who would take the attention from her and her As Ever brand.

“The duchess didn’t want anyone interviewing her who could potentially steal away the spotlight,” the source alleged.

They added that the “focus of this tour should be 100 percent on As Ever and her and Harry’s philanthropic work.”

All About Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Australian Tour

Meghan and Harry kicked off their Australian tour on Tuesday with a visit to Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, per ABC Australia.

Hundreds of fans gathered outside as the couple arrived, and they spent time interacting with several of them. The pair then toured various wards and sections of the hospital, where they gave comfort and kind words to the patients.

During the visit, they also took part in a therapy session with patients in the hospital’s therapeutic garden.

Later that same day, Meghan and Harry visited McAuley Community Services for Women in Footscray and the Australian National Veterans’ Art Museum.

Wednesday’s itinerary is also packed for the couple, including a meet-up with players from the Western Bulldogs AFL team at a Movember event.

Before the trip concludes, the couple is also expected to make stops in Canberra and Sydney, as well as attend a range of public and private events and visit additional charities.

By Chris Snellgrove
| Published 26 seconds ago

Here’s a question sci-fi nerds have been debating for about 60 years: who’s the hottest actor in Star Trek? Many Original Series fans would name the late, great Uhura actor Nichelle Nichols (unless, of course, they preferred Susan Oliver as the glamorously green Orion slave girl). Strange New Worlds fans, meanwhile, might name Jess Bush, whose Nurse Chapel is cute enough to make even a Vulcan blush. For those of us who grew up during the Golden Age of Star Trek, though, there’s only one answer: Marina Sirtis, who played Counselor Deanna Troi on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Because Sirtis was so beautiful, you might think this is how she landed the role, especially since Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry was known to be easily swayed by a woman’s appearance. But her beauty wasn’t the real secret to getting the coveted role of Deanna Troi; instead, she utilized the same superpowers that her exotic alien character would be known for. You see, Sirtis only got the role because a director told her to use the empathy she had unknowingly been exhibiting throughout the audition process.

Sorry, Fellas: She Already Knows What You’re Thinking

In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Marina Sirtis plays Deanna Troi, an alien from the planet Betazoid. Full-blooded Betazeds like her mother are fully telepathic and can read your mind as easily as they can read a book. However, Deanna had a human father, so she is only half-Betazed. Instead of outright reading thoughts, she is only capable of reading emotions. This superpower is typically referred to as an empathic ability, differentiating it from the telepathic abilities possessed by full Betazeds.

Originally, Marina Sirtis had no plans to audition for Deanna Troi. As weird as it is for fans to imagine, she originally read lines for Tasha Yar, the no-nonsense Security Chief that would ultimately be played by Denise Crosby, who originally auditioned to play Troi. The producers were originally quite happy to have these women play the roles they originally signed on for, but Gene Roddenberry himself suggested that Crosby should play Yar and Sirtis should play Troi. On the DVD special features for The Next Generation Season 1, Crosby said that Gene looked at the two women and decided that “Troi should be this exotic, otherworldly creature” and not an “American golden girl.”

Alien Superpowers Save The Day?!?

However, Sirtis needed more than her astounding beauty to get the part of Deanna Troi. She was given only an hour to memorize lines for three scenes, and she was understandably nervous about having to audition for a completely different character. As mentioned in the book Trek: The Next Generation, she ended up getting some life-changing (and very Troi-like) advice from director Corey Allen. “You have something personally that the character should have… an empathy, so use it.’”

It’s good advice, but Sirtis wasn’t entirely sure if it really applied to her. While Deanna Troi might have world-class empathic abilities, the actor later admitted to Starlog that she found Allen’s advice “funny” because she considered herself more of a hot-headed Worf-type and didn’t have that much empathy in real life. Still, his advice gave her the confidence she needed to close herself in the room, learn her lines, and read her part with confidence. In an interview with Star Trek: The Magazine, she admitted that she leaned into the “emotional” aspects of her lines and started “playing it like it was a Greek tragedy,” which allowed her “to get my teeth into it.”

While Marina Sirtis worried she didn’t have the empathy required for Deanna Troi, she ultimately ended up getting the part. To her credit, she played the role remarkably well, often rising well above the frankly awful writing that her character was given. She became a mainstay of the franchise, appearing in Voyager, all four TNG movies, and two seasons of Star Trek: Picard. She never would have gotten this role, however, if a director hadn’t believed she possessed the same superpowers as her exotic alien character!