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The Picks That Stand Out
Shoppers hunting for affordable protein options at Dollar Tree may be surprised by just how many choices are available beyond the usual snack aisle staples. From protein drinks and meat-based snacks to nuts, popcorn, and convenient grab-and-go options, budget-friendly finds can vary widely in how much protein they actually provide.
To help separate the strongest options from the snacks that only appear high in protein, here’s how six popular Dollar Tree protein picks stack up from the most to the least grams of protein per serving. This breakdown also looks at what each snack offers nutritionally, including calories, convenience, and whether it truly delivers the protein boost budget-conscious shoppers are looking for.
What Are the Highest-Protein Snacks at Dollar Tree? Ranked From Most to Least Protein
The highest-protein pick at Dollar Tree is Nestle Boost Protein Nutritional Drink, which delivers 20 grams of protein per bottle. Here is the full ranking from most to least protein per serving.
- Nestle Boost Protein Nutritional Drink, 20 grams per bottle
- Brunswick Chicken Salad with Crackers, eight grams per pack
- Jack Links Meat Strips, six grams per strip
- Kellogg’s Special K Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars, protein amount unlisted
- Imperial Nuts Protein Blend, protein amount unlisted
- Boom Chicka Pop White Cheddar Popcorn, three grams of fiber per serving
Nestle Boost tops the list because a single 250-calorie bottle also packs 27 vitamins and minerals, which makes it closer to a meal replacement than a snack. Shoppers who want whole-food protein rather than a shake will want to skip down to the chicken salad and jerky options for a more traditional snacking experience.
How Much Protein Is in Nestlé BOOST at Dollar Tree?
Nestle Boost Protein Nutritional Drink at Dollar Tree delivers 20 grams of protein and 250 calories in each bottle, plus 27 vitamins and minerals.
That protein count puts Boost well ahead of any other snack on Dollar Tree shelves. The trade-off is that it functions more like a shelf-stable mini meal than a bite-sized snack, so 250 calories per bottle is worth factoring into your day. For anyone recovering from surgery, dealing with a small appetite or looking for a quick liquid protein source at a low price point, it is one of the strongest values in the store. Pair it with a piece of fruit or a whole-grain cracker for a more rounded mini-meal.
Which Dollar Tree Meat Snacks Pack the Most Protein?
Brunswick Chicken Salad with Crackers packs eight grams of protein per snack kit, while Jack Links Meat Strips deliver 6 grams per strip. Both give shoppers a savory whole-food protein option at a low price point.
According to Dollar Tree, the Brunswick kit includes ready-to-eat chicken salad, buttery crackers and a spoon, and shoppers can top the salad with crushed crackers and seasoning for a heartier snack. Jack Links Meat Strips run about 60 calories, one gram of fat, five grams of added sugar, and 360 milligrams of sodium per strip, so watch the sodium if you plan to eat more than one. Both options work well for lunches, road trips, or afternoons when a candy-bar-sized protein bar is not going to hold you until dinner.
Yes, Kellogg’s Special K Protein Bars, Imperial Nuts Protein Blend and Boom Chicka Pop White Cheddar Popcorn all work as light snacks if you’re on the go or running errands.
According to Dollar Tree, the Special K bars combine creamy peanut butter and chocolate and are pitched for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack or midday pick-me-up. Alexandra Foster with The Kitchn recommends the Imperial Nuts Protein Blend as an easy travel snack that sneaks in extra protein without taking up much room in a carry-on. Plus, it has 5 grams of protein per serving.
Lauren Manaker with Eating Well notes that Boom Chicka Pop White Cheddar Popcorn is gluten-free, made with real cheddar and packs three grams of fiber per serving with no trans fat. The popcorn is the weakest protein play of the group, but a solid crunchy option when you want something lighter.
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Jack Antonoff Spotted With Ring Amid Margaret Qualley Split
Jack Antonoff has been spotted wearing his wedding ring amid rumors that he and wife Margaret Qualley have split.
Antonoff, 42, was seen on Wednesday, July 8, near his Brooklyn home while walking a dog with sister Rachel, per a photo obtained by TMZ.
In the image, Antonoff sported a New York Knicks championship T-shirt and held his phone in his hand. His gold wedding band was on full display.
Antonoff and Qualley, 31, sparked split rumors when he went to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Friday, July 3, wedding at New York City’s Madison Square Garden with his sister.
Days later, TMZ reported that Qualley had quietly deleted wedding photos with Antonoff. It is unclear when she erased the images from her social media account.
People on Wednesday confirmed that Antonoff and Qualley had split after three years of marriage. A source shared with the outlet that the pair’s relationship is “rocky” as another insider explained that they are “figuring things out.”
Neither Antonoff nor Qualley have publicly commented on the speculation surrounding their relationship. Us Weekly reached out to Qualley and Antonoff’s reps for comment.
The pair were first romantically linked in 2021, sharing their engagement the following year. Antonoff and Qualley tied the knot in 2023 in New Jersey.
“Someone told me that when you die and when you get married is the only time everyone you love is in a room,” Antonoff quipped on Late Night With Seth Meyers in December 2023, sharing that his wedding was “really beautiful.”
He continued, “And I was like, ‘Oh, that is just a thing someone says, and I perform for a living so I don’t mind if the attention is on me.’ And then as soon as it started, my whole body became wet.”
Years later, Vanity Fair claimed in a February 2026 cover story that Qualley appeared “reluctant” to discuss Antonoff.
“I’ve always been very love-oriented,” she told the outlet at the time. “I’ve always been looking for my person, and I met Jack.”
At the time, Qualley also remained tight-lipped about whether she and Antonoff had plans to expand their family. “Yeah, for sure,” she said. “If I did [have names picked out], I wouldn’t talk about it.”
Antonoff and Qualley were last publicly seen together at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where he won three of his eight nominations. The duo were seen cuddling up backstage before watching the performances and awards presentations. “Fan girl,” Qualley later wrote via Instagram.
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6 Months Before ‘Doomsday,’ Marvel’s $1.5 Billion Classic Surges on Streaming
Only six months remain until Avengers: Doomsday enters theaters, bringing Marvel’s superhero team together to face their next big bad, Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. In preparation for revisiting the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes on the big screen once more, fans have turned to where it all began, perhaps as a refresher before they see the now-massive ensemble change once again.
Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will be the next two MCU films in which Marvel’s superheroes will team up for the first time since Avengers: Endgame. While some characters have crossed paths in other films and TV shows, this upcoming MCU feature will have a massive cast list, featuring characters from the Infinity Saga and Phases 4, 5, and 6 of the MCU timeline, as well as pre-MCU appearances, with the X-Men making their return. So, it’s no surprise that fans have tuned in once more to the movie where it all began, where years of solo films have led into one giant feature.
The Avengers was a 2012 film and the sixth entry in the MCU, and it recently became a streaming hit in the U.S. The movie ranked #4 on Hulu’s Top 10 Movies in the United States, between Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and Ready or Not, and #7 on Hulu’s Top 10 Overall Charts in the U.S., between Disney Celebrates America and Ready or Not. Before Downey Jr. played the villain, he was a hero in this feature, cast as Iron Man, where he and the other Avengers — Chris Evans‘ Captain America, Mark Ruffalo‘s Incredible Hulk, Chris Hemsworth‘s Thor, Scarlett Johansson‘s Black Widow, and Jeremy Renner‘s Hawkeye assembled for the first time as they fought against Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and his army in New York. The Avengers has been highly praised since its release, earning 91% critic and audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes and generating over $1.5 billion at the box office.
Which Avengers Are Appearing in ‘Doomsday’?
Avengers: Doomsday announced its cast list in March 2025, revealing many names attached to the project. Some of these names are those who starred in the 2012 feature. Downey Jr. will be making his return, but as Doctor Doom, not Iron Man. Meanwhile, Evans will be reprising his role as Captain America, despite passing his shield down to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Additionally, Hemsworth and Hiddleston will be returning to the MCU in the upcoming feature; however, it’s still unknown how the two will reunite following Loki’s death in Avengers: Infinity War and the events of Loki Season 2, where he now resides alone at the End of Time. Unfortunately, both Johansson and Ruffalo have confirmed they will not be reprising their roles, and it’s currently uncertain whether Renner will return. The same goes for Samuel L. Jackson‘s Nick Fury, who was last seen in The Marvels.
The Avengers is available to stream on Hulu. Follow Collider for more updates.
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May 4, 2012
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143 minutes
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Joss Whedon
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Joss Whedon, Zak Penn
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Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark / Iron Man
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“Storage Wars” alum Darrell Sheets left possible suicide note mentioning ‘Facebook bullying’
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The reality star, who died on April 22, was dealing with online harassment from an unnamed person in Keizer, Ore., according to police.
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How Riker Accidentally Inspired One Of Star Trek’s Most Hated Episodes
By Chris Snellgrove
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There are few characters in Star Trek quite as beloved as William T. Riker. On The Next Generation, he was basically Kirk 2.0: a brilliant, cocky Starfleet officer who was as friendly as he was flirty. It helps that he was played by Jonathan Frakes, one of the most charismatic actors in the entire franchise. Frakes eventually got behind the director’s chair, giving us the two best TNG movies and episodes from six different shows in the franchise. He’s practically the de facto brand ambassador for Star Trek, securing Riker’s popularity with fans all around the world.
However, would you believe there is one Star Trek spinoff that started by using Riker as a negative example? When Enterprise came out, it was designed as a prequel that took place about a century before Captain Kirk was exploring strange new worlds in The Original Series. Therefore, the crew of this show was far less seasoned, and they didn’t always handle problems with grace and dignity. Case in point: in “Unexpected,” Trip freaks out when visiting an alien vessel for the first time. It’s meant to show that he’s very little like Riker, but the episode ultimately validates his fears. After all, this is the episode where an alien babe gets him pregnant!
Subspace-ive And Breedable

“Unexpected” begins with a similar initial plot to many episodes of Star Trek: the Enterprise crew encounters aliens who need a little help. Specifically, they need help with their engines, and Captain Archer graciously volunteers the services of his chief engineer, Trip Tucker. Trip visits the alien vessel and, Kirk-style, ends up hitting it off with an alien babe. They don’t have physical sex, but due to a quirk of her biology, one of their interactions gets him pregnant. Fortunately, the Enterprise crew is able to successfully remove the implant, keeping the engineer from becoming the ship’s newest dilithium daddy.
It may sound like faint praise, but Executive Producer Brannon Braga (who was one of the key writers of Star Trek: The Next Generation) commended the writers for making Trip the opposite of William Riker in this episode. Regarding the plot point where Trip is excited to visit the alien vessel and then wants to leave because it’s so weird, he told Star Trek Communicator, “That’s the kind of stuff you would never see a Riker do, because they’re just too seasoned.”
At Least He Parties Like Riker

The comparison is apt, as there’s arguably nobody in Star Trek history who vibes with alien cultures like Riker. He certainly took enough of them to bed, including one woman who used him to deliver a mind-controlling game to the Enterprise. On another occasion, he fell in love with an andyngious gal, even though their romance was basically a crime. And let’s not forget the time he had to violate the Prime Directive by banging a hippie just to escape an undercover mission that went sideways.
Riker’s comfortable with aliens because, as a seasoned Starfleet officer, he doesn’t see them as any different than himself. Trip, however, is on his first deep space mission, encountering various aliens for the first time in his life. Instead of presenting him as instantly cool with everything, Enterprise chose the more realistic option of showing how alien culture freaked him out. To his credit, though, Trip rallies and works on his alien relations so much that he ends up pregnant. Fortunately, the actor was able to carry the heavy narrative weight of this episode. As Braga put it, “Connor [Trinneer] just brought more to Trip than we could’ve imagined.”
Can You Get Pregnant From Decon?

That was, of course, intentional on Trinneer’s part: realizing that this was the first Trip-focused episode, the actor decided to give it his all. He showed the producers how well he could perform the scripted material and how well he could improvise. Best of all, he showed them he was equally adept at both comedy and drama, and the actor credits this episode for helping everyone learn who his character really was. He put in the work, and it paid off, but maybe we shouldn’t be so surprised. After all, who’s going to put more “labor” into their performance than the actor playing the first pregnant man in Star Trek history?
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General Hospital Early Spoilers July 13-17: Valentin’s Explosive Showdown & Curtis Self-Destructs
General Hospital spoilers for July 13-17, 2026 shock with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) not backing down on what he wants, which is Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) and also his daughter Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke). And we’re going to see Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) continuing to blow up his own life with more bad choices made in blind anger.
And as a heads up, we’ve got some more returns to Port Charles coming, plus a warning and a revelation. Also, this week ahead is the last full week of July sweeps, which ends on Monday the 20th.
And as always, on early edition day, we’re going to start with what is coming the rest of this week and then we’re going to get into all the good stuff coming next week.
General Hospital Spoilers: Lucas Drowns His Sorrows
So, on Wednesday, July 8th, we have got Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) waking up and he looks way worse for wear and he asks, “What am I doing here?” So, he’s on Elizabeth Webber’s (Rebecca Herbst) couch and he’s looking pretty bad. I’m going to guess alcohol was involved. And once he wakes up and gets coffee for his presumed hangover, Lucas is venting to Liz. We saw Lucas telling Ava Jerome (Maura West) that Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) died for nothing because of course it wasn’t really medicine, it was saline. And I think he’s gonna tell Liz the same thing.
Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) has a run-in with her daughter Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), who still wants distance from both her parents. Plus, Curtis’s trial is looming. And Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) is going to get a new client. So, it looks like he’s going to be representing Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson), who is telling Ric that he wants to explore the possibility of a civil suit. And Isaiah might have Ric on tap in case Curtis tries again to accuse him of being the second driver.
General Hospital Spoilers: Molly Faces a Tough Decision
Ric is no fan of Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen), so he may be fine with her being accused, and that’s going to get his client off the hook. Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) reaches a difficult professional decision. ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) tells Molly she can go promote her romance novel or prosecute the biggest case of her legal career.
So, I’m assuming that Justine is offering Molly to bring the case in court against Curtis if he doesn’t take the plea deal just because as Jordan Ashford’s (Tanisha Harper) best friend, she can’t be involved. Then again, Justine may want Molly to try and prosecute Willow, which would be insane.
Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) warns Carly, but she is going to tell Sonny she’s not changing her mind on this. And I suspect this is about two issues. One, Carly’s plan to get revenge on Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) for recruiting Josslyn. And the other is that Carly is not giving up Valentin and now they’re finally free to be together. Sonny doesn’t like it.
General Hospital Spoilers: Curtis Makes a Risky Choice
Jordan asked Curtis what kind of deal that he’s been offered. The summer spoilers say that he’s offered a plea bargain that will have Curtis spend a short amount of time in Pentonville, but I don’t think he’s going to take it. I think he’s going to go to trial and still planning to try and throw his victim Isaiah under the bus, which is risky.
Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) tells her brother Martin Gray (Michael E. Knight), who is back, that there is something he can help with. And I expect Laura to ask Martin to defend Curtis in his criminal case, which means he’ll likely rep him in the civil case that Ric’s going to file. Laura likes Curtis and Alexis already had to turn Curtis down because of conflict of interest.
We’re also getting ready for Mac Scorpio (John J. York) and Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) and Emma Scorpio Drake (Brayden Bruner) and Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) and Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) to all welcome Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) home. Then we’re going to see Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) dropping by to ask for Anna’s help. And that’s got to be a Faison-related issue. And I wonder if it is about Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey).
General Hospital: Deceptions and Legal Battles – July 8th Through 10th
Thursday, July 9th, we’ve got Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) getting called out. As I suspected, when Willow confronted Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) and accused her of framing her, Tracy realized, “Oh crap, Brook Lynn is behind this.” Tracy might tell her granddaughter, “Good job.
You’re acting like a real Quartermaine.” And we’ve got Jordan making a confession. And this may be her telling Curtis she feels really guilty for what’s happening to him. But it’s Curtis’s fault that he’s a jealous hothead with no control over his temper or his fist. I’m expecting him to keep trying to find a way to blame Isaiah on General Hospital.
Curtis is going to spend some time on Thursday considering his legal strategy. So, he’s likely going to be meeting with Martin to talk it over, and he may recommend that Curtis reconsider that plea bargain, but of course, he won’t. And I’m sure that he’s going to rant to Martin about Isaiah, even though there is zero proof against him.
General Hospital Spoilers: Willow in Trouble
We also have Willow suffering a setback on Thursday. She’s sure that she’s being framed. Plus, it’s supposed to come out that she was conspiring with Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota), and Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) should start wiggling his fingers and toes any day now. And we’ve got Elizabeth with some suspicions.
She has been rapidly curious about the odds against Jack and Drew, both having strokes in the same house since they were relatively young, relatively healthy. But of course, Jack’s back on his feet now. So, he may sidestep Liz’s concerns or outright lie and cover for Willow. But if Liz looks at his medical info, that might tell another story.
General Hospital Spoilers: Sonny & Justine Heat Up
Friday, July 10th, we’ve got Sonny and Justine getting romantic after all the life and death drama. And Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn reach a new understanding, but then something leaves Chase horrified. Brook Lynn’s plot should not be outed yet because Willow is supposed to still be under the microscope as Curtis’s trial begins.
There’s a reunion between old lovers by the end of the week. I suspect this refers to Valentin and Anna because we know Valentin’s back already and Anna’s about to be. And Valentin is pardoned. And of course, he was worried about Anna, even though he is head over heels for Carly. I’m interested to see how Ghost Peter reacts to seeing Valentin when he stops by to see Anna.
Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) wants answers. I suspect she may grill Carly about hiding Valentin, lying to her, and going behind her back to facilitate visits with Charlotte and Valentin. Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean Parsons) faces some questions from Ava, maybe about his confession that Phoebe is not his baby.
Summer spoilers say that Ava tests Ethan’s truthfulness. I wouldn’t put it past Ava to grab a DNA sample from him and also from Phoebe and send it off to a private lab just in case. Also, we’re going to have Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) hearing big news and she might find out that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is on his way home with a full pardon.


General Hospital: Jason’s Return and New Beginnings – July 13th Through 17th
Then the week of July 13th through the 17th, we have Steve Burton’s first air date. Jason’s back on Monday and he’s a whole new man who’s taken this time away to think about changes he wants to make to his life and these changes will impact Sonny and Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) and the Quartermaines and others. Also on Monday, July 13th, Dean Geyer debuts as Dr. Tristan Roberts. This is also the milestone 16,000th episode of General Hospital.
Gio is trying to make things right with Rocco next week. But Danny’s going to get some hate from Rocco for ratting him out to Brennan. It’s the ultimate betrayal and Charlotte deciding to let what Danny did slide is going to cause problems between her and Rocco. We also have Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) being supportive of James West (Gary JamesFuller). He wants to stick close to Port Charles for his nephew.
General Hospital Spoilers: Tracy Battles Lucy
And it looks like Molly may be waffling on the book tour because of Justine’s offer to oversee the trial. And of course, Cody’s dilemma over James may seal the deal and Molly decides just to cancel it. Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) versus Tracy starts soon. And we’re going to see her ticked off when Brook Lynn tells her that Lucy demanded shares of Deception in exchange for her lying to the PCPD about Willow.
Anna’s going to have a really hard time with Peter August (Wes Ramsey) being in her head and making her doubt everybody close to her. And Jack wants to pay his debt to Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) for saving him. So, he is searching desperately for his black box with the evidence against Drew. Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) had stolen it, but hopefully it’ll turn up in the WSB’s evidence from Spoon Island. And look for Ethan and Ava to heat up soon.
That’s your General Hospital spoilers for July 8-17.
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Big Brother 28: First HOH Winner & Nominations & Three New Houseguests Revealed
Big Brother Season 28 kicks off Thursday, and we supposedly got the full cast announcement from Julie Chen Moonves on the weirdly named YouTube Broveal, but doing the math, it was easy to see that that was not the end of it.
Clearly, 14 house guests is way too few. Starting with Big Brother 14 back in 2012, there’s always been 16 or 17 house guests to start with. So, obviously doing the math there are at least two confirmed additions, but now we know there are three on top of the newbies.
Plus, it looks like they’re taking this time trip thing seriously because reportedly there’s already an HOH and nominees. Let’s catch up on what is happening in the BB28 house because game play is underway.
Big Brother 28: Who is Playing in Summer 2026?
First, let’s talk about who all is playing. We got 13 younger players and one older player from the Broveal. 57-year-old outlier LaTrice “Lala” Verrett is pushing 60. And she looks good. I want to know her skincare regimen.
On the other end of the scale is Drew Campbell, the 22-year-old dental surgical assistant guy. I love that he talked about being good with people and chatting while the oral surgeon is working on them. You ever try talking at the dentist office with a dam in your mouth?
Then there’s the guy giving Weird Al Yankovic vibes. That’s Barrett Pfeiffer, the jumbotron engineer, AKA an AV nerd on steroids. Then there’s Rocket scientist Mallory Aurichio in her big glasses and red t-shirt looking like someone from The Big Bang Theory.
But on her Insta, she’s a partying sorority chick. She’s more likely to be showing her booty in a thong than dressed like they had her in that broveal. It’s production nonsense.
BB 28: More New Players on the Roster
We also have corporate game show host Melody Morris. She’s actually a graduate from journalism school. But she works at one of those places where you can go play a simulated game show. There’s one on the boardwalk near me. They’re cute. She works for the brand Game Show Battle.
We also have Lyric Medeiros, the lawyer, who’s going to lie and say she’s a singer for tourists. Then we have Kamu Kirk, the MMA dude and Jason de Puy, the drag queen. By the way, the Broveal thing that CBS did seems to be a hat tip to RuPaul’s Drag Race that also announces their cast on YouTube on a live stream reveal called the “Ruveal”.
Chuk Anyanwu, the cute cowboy from Dallas is interesting. He went to Texas Women’s University which despite the name is co-ed. I have much higher hopes for Chuk than Big Brother 27‘s creeper cowboy Riley. We’ve also got Ashley Trail the bartender.
There’s Haley Thogmartin the telemedicine chick and Rome Seymour, pickle ball coach. I enjoy pickle ball, but would never hire a coach. I can figure out how to hit a whiffle ball on my own thanks.
Taylor Brown is a school counselor from Deerfield Beach. It’s a nice area by Boca Raton. I like her vibe. And Yash Patel from Jersey is hoping to go home with a wife. It felt like almost everybody they cast is looking for a showmance.
Big Brother 28: A Few Familiar Faces from CBS Shows
Okay, so those are the newbies. Then we’re getting one Big Brother alum and two Survivor alums. On the plus side, the Big Brother returning player is not Paul Abrahamian. Instead, it’s the charcuterie queen herself, Angela Murray. Hope they waterproofed the Diary Room in preparation for her deluge of tears.
And from Survivor, we got two coming fresh off Survivor 50. One is Rick Devens. He’s fun. If you don’t watch Survivor, he pulled a baller move in the recent season hiding a fake community idol near the fire pit at the tribal council set.
And then a couple of tribal councils later, Devens was about to be voted out, and faked like he found it from a clue. He also risked his game on the Mr. Beast twist. He flipped a coin that risked his ejection but instead, he doubled the Survivor 50 winners pot to 2 million bucks.
The other Survivor alum we’ve heard is playing is Dee Valladares. She won Survivor 45 and played Survivor 50, but was ousted without a win. Dee has also played on The Challenge. She’s a good physical competitor.
Dee’s 29, Rick is 42, and Angela is 53. So, that brings us to three middle-aged players, a couple in their 30s, and the bulk of the house guests in their 20s, all looking to get lucky in the house. So, this could be the showmanciest season we’ve ever had of Big Brother.

Major Changes and Shakeups on BB28
Now, let’s talk about some things they’re changing up. Usually, we get photos and bios ahead, but this Broveal was something new. And Julie Chen did say they’re shaking up things. We’ll see the milestone 1,000th episode soon. They’re at 975 episodes going into the season.
And with 90-minute episodes on Wednesdays throughout the season, there is plenty to see in BB28. The debut on Thursday, July 9th is also 90 minutes. Unlocked is back this Friday with Jerry O’Connell as a regular.
The Big Brother Blockbuster is back in play again in BB28. And it looks like the houseguests are already inside and playing the game. So, Thursday’s episode will be pre-taped material since the move-in that already happened.
Unlocked on Friday is supposed to dive into the Survivor Castaway reveals and the Big Brother alum playing the game. And the live feeds are up Friday night right after Unlocked. There are some fan voting features that affect gameplay that CBS is clearly using to drive viewers to this bonus content.
Big Brother 28: HOH and Nominees Already Locked?
They’re also using YouTube more heavily this season with free but limited post-show live feeds access. Just enough to drive people to subscribe to Paramount Plus. As for some early leaked info, take what I’m about to say with a grain of salt.
Supposedly, the first HOH and nominees may already be locked in. Word is that Mallory Aurichio, the sorority party girl/rocket scientist, is the first HOH winner. And the chatter is that she nominated MMA fighter Kamu Kirk and pickle baller Rome Seymour.
The HOH and nominations stuff is somewhat speculative, but hey, I like sharing leaks, so do with that what you will. Don’t miss the BB28 premiere on Thursday! Wouldn’t be summer without Big Brother.
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Mackenzie Shirilla Shares Prison Update Amid Push For Retrial
Mackenzie Shirilla is still pushing for a “fair retrial” after a jury convicted her in the 2022 deaths of her boyfriend and their friend. Shirilla is reportedly faces 15 years to life behind bars after authorities say she crashed her car into a wall at 100mph, killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and their friend Davion Flanagan.
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Details On Mackenzie Shirilla’s Viral Case
Roommates, if you’ve been out of the loop, Mackenzie Shirilla has taken over social media following Netflix’s release of ‘The Crash’ documentary. The film dives into the July 2022 car crash in Strongsville, Ohio, where Shirilla drove into a building at 100mph, killing her boyfriend and their friend. The documentary breaks down her case, features body cam footage, and include Mackenzie’s first-ever prison sit-down interview.
In the film, Mackenzie maintains her innocence and points to her POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) diagnosis as a factor in the incident. In August 2023. a jury convicted her on multiple charges, including murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, and felonious assault. She reportedly later received two concurrent sentences of 15 years to life. Since then, Mackenzie has continued pushing for a retrial.
Mackenzie NEW Prison Photo As She Continues Fighting For Retrial
Recently, Mackenzie’s team shared a new prison selfie on Instagram showing her posing in a navy blue long-sleeve shirt with her bone straight hair. In the caption, her team said she’s “trying to do better every day” and continues to “hold onto hope.” Additionally, Shirilla’s legal team shared that she lost her post-conviction relief request because her attorney filed it one day late due to a leap year deadline technicality. On Tuesday, July 7, Shirilla’s legal team filed a new motion asking the Ohio Supreme Court to take another look at her appeal, claiming the deadline rules caused confusion. However, her family says they’re still doing everything they can to help her secure a retrial.
“Mackenzie and her family (along with everyone’s help) will respectfully continue to do everything they can so that the merits of the brief can be heard, just as anyone else would do in their position,” Shirilla’s team wrote in the caption.
Mackenzie’s Latest Update Has Social Media Sounding OFF
Once Mackenzie’s team shared her latest prison update, folks flooded the comment section with reactions. Some revisited details from her case, while others made it clear that they don’t believe a retrial should be on the table.
Instagram user @mz_saltman wrote, “The only thing not fair about that trial is that she will be up for parole down the road. She should have been sentenced to life with no parole.”
Instagram user @skeletalethereal wrote, “it’s always the lawyers fault and everyone’s fault but mackenzie’s huh.”
While Instagram user @em_velasquez96 wrote, “Doing everything except holding her accountable.”
Then Instagram user @carson_falls1 wrote, “She doesn’t remember anything? But she remembers she’s innocent?”
Another Instagram user @helov3s.naa wrote, “either way she did it, don’t matter if on purpose or not those 2 boys are gone 💔”
Instagram user @jess._nicolee wrote, “absolutely not, the boys don’t get to ‘wanna do better’ neither should she. bye.”
Then another Instagram user @cupcakexclara wrote, “yeah bro js delete the whole account.”
Finally, Instagram user @cum4coleee wrote, ‘Girl — bye. Does Dom and Davion get an appeal? No. So neither should you!”
Here’s What Shirilla Previously Said About Her Conviction
Mackenzie’s team previously spoke out about her sentencing and shared a prison selfie along with a message from her on Instagram. They said Mackenzie wanted to thank everyone who sees through what she calls lies and has formed their own opinions about the incident and her case. She also shared her love for her boyfriend Dominic and their friend Davion. Mackenzie added that she plans to continue fighting for her innocence and appreciates those who continue standing with her and advocating for her freedom.
I will respectfully and peacefully continue to fight for my innocence through the proper legal channels. To all of those who speak out on my behalf to raise awareness of this wrongful conviction…words cannot describe my sincere appreciation for your support and for being my voice. Continue to scream “Free Mackenzie Shirilla” at the top of your lungs,” Mackenzie’s caption read.
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“Superman” spinoff series casts “American Vandal”’s Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd
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The actor is reuniting with “American Vandal” creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, who are running “DC Crime.”
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Bold and Beautiful Early Spoilers July 13-17: Bill Taunts Enemy & Sheila’s Rampage Continues
Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for July 13-17, 2026 thrill with Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) provoking his rival dressmaker Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye). And also, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) won’t stop and won’t back down until she gets what she wants. So, is she going to overstep with Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood)?
We’re going to get into the latest spoilers for the week of July 13th through the 17th. And by the way, this is the last full week of July sweeps. It ends on the 20th. So, expect to see things slowing up a bit as the shock waves from the Logan launch begin to subside.
And remember, as we always do each and every early edition day, we’re going to talk about the rest of this week and then we will get into what is coming the week after that.
Bold and the Beautiful: Family Conflicts and Sheila’s Persistence – July 8th Through 10th
Let’s get started. Wednesday, July 8th on Bold and the Beautiful. We’ve got Ridge continuing to harp on Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) to dump Will Spencer (Crew Morrow). Ridge was saying Forresters and Spencers don’t mix. And I wonder if he forgot his own granddaughter, Kelly Spencer (Sophia Paras McKinlay).
And Ridge to me was talking crazy, saying that Will could get violent with Electra because he’s punched R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) twice. I think Ridge is wrong to say that R.J. didn’t trespass. He was asked more than once to leave. He refused to and he got hit. Now, the subsequent hits I think crossed the line, but trying to make Will into a monster, a woman abuser.
Seriously, I recall Ridge bringing Thorne Forrester (Ingo Rademacher) as backup, barging uninvited into Bill Spencer’s house and throwing him off a balcony. So, does that mean Ridge is just as likely to hit Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) or throw her off a balcony? Or does Ridge’s logic only apply to Spencers? I do hope that Electra tells Ridge, “Okay, I won’t see Will anymore because he doesn’t need Electra in his life.”
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Ridge Confronts Bill
Also, this week, we’re going to see R.J. up from his nap and he’s talking to Ridge and Eric Forrester (John McCook) who stopped by to check on R.J. So, we’ll see Ridge getting all worked up and deciding he’s going to go over to Logan and make a stand against those terrible, awful, no good, very bad Spencers.
Sheila pops up at Deacon Sharpe‘s (Sean Kanan) place to grill Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) on whether she talked to Steffy about letting her into the family. You know, letting Sheila have supervised visits with Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) and Hayes Finnegan (Bryan David Garlick). And Taylor tells Sheila that what she’s asking is impossible. Steffy will never agree, but Sheila’s going to keep pushing.
Then on Thursday, July 9th, it looks like Deacon gets his divorce. Sheila signs the papers and their split is official. So, she may take Taylor’s word that she will try and do what she can to talk to Steffy about what Sheila is asking for. Also, Sheila drops in on Finn at the hospital and insists that she is not a threat.
And she tells Finn that she accepted that Deacon wants a life with Taylor and that’s why she went ahead and signed the divorce papers. Finn is questioning his biological mother saying even if you get nothing else in return and she insists yes. And he warned Sheila that Steffy is not going to be okay with what she wants the visitation. But Sheila asked Finn to get her two minutes of Steffy’s time so that she can explain her point of view.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Taylor Tries with Steffy
We’re also going to see Taylor up at Forrester Creations to tell Steffy about Sheila’s request. I don’t see this going well at all. Steffy’s already in angry victim mode because Hope blindsided her. So, this isn’t a great time for any request about Sheila, and I suspect it’s not going to go well at all. In fact, Steffy might be appalled that Taylor even brought this to her. And if she explains that it was the cost of Deacon’s divorce, I don’t think that’s going to impress Steffy at all.
Then on Friday, July 10th, after talking to her daughter, we’re going to see Taylor wondering whether or not Sheila really has changed. Now, we know during the conversation with Taylor and Steffy, Taylor gets a phone call. So, I wonder if it’s some kind of update on what Sheila is up to because Taylor is worried Sheila could turn dark again, especially since Steffy is absolutely not going to give Sheila what she wants out of this.
And Finn finds himself stuck in the middle again on Friday. So, I’m pretty sure that’s between Steffy and Sheila yet again. But Finn makes it clear that his loyalty is to his wife Steffy. Period. And we’re also due for some Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) scenes soon. And I think it would be wild if Finn’s adoptive mom has a kind word for Sheila when talking to her son.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Bill & Ridge Face Off
We’re going to see Ridge march over to the Spencer offices by the end of the week to rant at Bill. I’m sure it’s mostly about Will punching R.J., but also about Katie and Bill luring Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) over to Logan, blaming them for having to postpone Eric’s launch. Probably blaming Bill for the weather and that nagging rash that Ridge has.
Just everything. Mostly though, I think Ridge is going to tell Bill that his son Will is a violent thug just like him. We know that Bill puts his finger right in Ridge’s face, and I hope he tells him that R.J. needs to stay away from Will and that R.J. shouldn’t start things that he can’t finish. It could honestly even get physical between Bill and Ridge over this.
We also have a smug Bill snarking at Ridge that there’s new royalty in LA fashion. And I’m sure he’s going to tell Ridge that the Spencers lied, cheated, and that Logan didn’t play fair to get ahead, blah, blah. I expect him to not care one bit about Ridge’s opinion, and that the dressmaker is going to leave even angrier.


Bold and the Beautiful: Monaco and Business Rivalries – July 13th Through 17th
Then the week of July 13th through the 17th, we’re going to see Hope and Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) settling into the Spencer mansion while Brooke is off at a wellness center trying to drink green juice and meditate herself out of her anger that Hope is making some choices that her mom doesn’t like, which includes working and living elsewhere. And I think Liam, Beth Spencer (Jordyn Lynn Ariza), and Hope will be happy in their new place.
Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) is still feeling the brunt of Eric’s anger and wants to smooth things over. I’m interested to see if Donna drops in on Hope at Logan or at the mansion, urging her to make things right with Brooke and just go back to Forrester Creations. Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and Bill won’t like that. And I don’t think Steffy and Ridge would take her back. It’s over, right? We’ll see what’s next for Logan and what Katie is planning to follow up on the Hope for the Future launch.
And we could see Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) and Hope already planning new designs, maybe a winter line. Also, waiting to see if anything more comes of Hope passing out cold. I’m still hoping for another Lope baby. Ridge comes back ticked off after his face off with Bill and I’m hoping the Foresters stop whining over a little competition from a startup and they go out and kick some butt. That’s Forrester Creations. They’re legendary. There is no reason for Steffy and Ridge to shut down the jewelry line and put off Eric’s launch just because of Hope and Katie’s little enterprise.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Sheila’s Actions are Life-Changing
Steffy is going to reject what Sheila wants. And then we’re going to hear about Steffy and the Forresters planning a business trip over to Monaco. And she wants Finn to come along with her. This is going to set the stage for a big showdown overseas between Sheila and Steffy. That’s going to change everything between them. All part of her redemption story.
Look for R.J. to probably ditch Dylan (Sydney Bullock) and be full-on pursuing Electra again. I don’t recall Dylan telling Electra that she and R.J. went out, but maybe I forgot. But obviously, he knows that he and Dylan went out and things were getting steamy. R.J. was trying to take things to the bedroom. So, him betraying Dylan for poor pick-me Electra would kind of make R.J. the same kind of guy that he said Will was, right? You know, treating women poorly.
Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) and Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) face a crisis in their marriage because of how badly they want a baby and all those negative pregnancy tests. I am expecting infertility issues. And Will’s going to be crushed by Electra refusing to reunite and sticking close to R.J.
I expect Dylan is going to drop by to check on him. And Will and Dylan are going to be having lots more scenes together soon. I just hope Will doesn’t break her heart by going to beg Electra to take him back once they do start seeing each other.
That’s your Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for July 8-17.
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Rihanna & Her Three Kiddos Break The Internet During NYC Stroll
Roomies, Rihanna is reminding everyone that motherhood doesn’t clock out—even when the rest of the city is winding down. The music and beauty mogul recently stepped out for what appeared to be a quiet late-night outing with her little ones, but things didn’t exactly go as planned once cameras entered the picture.
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Rihanna Was Outside Mommin’ In Heels
Rihanna had all three of her little ones outside as she stepped out for a late-night stroll through New York City. Photos circulating online show the mom of three carrying her 10-month-old daughter, Rocki, in a leopard-print baby carrier while pushing a stroller with her sons, RZA and Riot, riding side by side. What looked like a low-key family walk quickly turned into a paparazzi moment, with photographers trailing the family and snapping away as a bodyguard followed closely behind.
For the outing, Rih kept it effortlessly fly in an oversized striped collared shirt, knee-length black tights, heels, a baseball cap, and black sunglasses. As camera flashes lit up the sidewalk, she appeared to protect baby Rocki by gently holding her close and shielding her head from the lights while steering the stroller with her free hand. Meanwhile, little RZA seemed completely unfazed by the attention, even appearing to give the photographers a small wave as he sat across from Riot.
The Roommates Clocked Every Little Detail
Fans quickly flooded The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section with reactions, and many couldn’t get over the fact that Rihanna was juggling three little ones while walking in heels. The moms also clocked in, joking that once you have kids, designer heels and fancy bags take a back seat because it’s all about Crocs now. Others said they completely understood Rihanna’s late-night parenting grind, while plenty of Roomies couldn’t get over how much her three little ones seem to favor each other.
One Instagram user @prettyshadesofmelanin said, “It’s her doing it all in heels for me 😍👏🏾”
This Instagram user @king_ashley_ claimed, “Motherhood looks so d*mn good on u boo🥹💕”
And, Instagram user @_kokocee_ shared, “I know asap enjoys being a stay at home mom“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @_anaayo joked, “& in heels????? OKURRRR! I wear crocs in sport mode when I’m with mine 😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @zanettels shared, “In heels is crazy 😂 ever since I had a kid I swear I ain’t got the same feet“
Finally, Instagram user @amilllian commented, “All 3 got the same face 😆🫶🏽”
Rocki Had The Girls Saying “Mini Rih!”
The mother-daughter moments didn’t stop there. Over the weekend, Rihanna and baby Rocki were spotted out together once again, with new photos showing the singer holding her little girl as paparazzi snapped away. Rocki stole plenty of attention in a black-and-white polka dot dress paired with matching black-and-white Vans and adorable hair clips, confidently looking toward the cameras as many fans pointed out she looks just like her momma. Meanwhile, Rihanna kept it effortlessly cool in dark shades with her signature unbothered energy, serving a look that had social media saying she stays that girl.
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