By Douglas Helm
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The world Oda created in One Piece is a vast and varied one, and one of the most interesting concepts in the franchise is Devil Fruits. Devil Fruits grant immense power to characters that obtain and eat them, and they are the source of protagonist Monkey D. Luffy’s powers as well. But how do these fruits work, and why are they so important?

In the world of One Piece, there are numerous Devil Fruits scattered around the world, and if someone eats one, they are permanently granted superhuman powers. However, those with Devil Fruit powers are said to be hated by the sea, and the drawback of eating one is that the user will be permanently unable to swim. Which, obviously, wouldn’t be ideal for the many pirates and marines who we follow in the series.

Each Devil Fruit in One Piece is unique, and no two Devil Fruits share the same power. Also, an individual who has consumed a Devil Fruit can’t consume another, or they will die. They are extremely rare in the universe and often fetch extremely high bounties, making them highly desirable for even those who aren’t interested in obtaining the powers within.

The Three Types Of Devil Fruits

Devil Fruits in One Piece are also generally separated into three different, distinct categories: Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia.

Paramecia Devil Fruits are the most common type, and they grant users superhuman abilities that don’t easily fit into the Zoan or Logia categories. These fruits give users any power that isn’t turning into an animal or a natural element.

Zoan Devil Fruits in One Piece grant the user the ability to transform into a specific animal, as well as the ability to transform into a hybrid species that combines the user’s original species with the animal of the Zoan Devil Fruit.

Zoan fruits have also been revealed to have their own individual wills, which is not a trait found in other types of Devil Fruits. Zoan Devil Fruits also have three rare sub-classifications, which include Ancient, Mythical, and Artificial Zoan.

Ancient Zoan Devil Fruits allow users to transform into ancient animals, such as dinosaurs, while Artificial Zoans were created fruits that permanently gave users an animal characteristic. The rarest is Mythical Zoans, which are the rarest Devil Fruits in One Piece overall. As the name implies, these allow the user to transform into mythical animals like dragons.

Other than Mythical Zoan fruits, Logia Devil Fruits are the rarest and most powerful in the One Piece universe. Logia fruits allow the user to create, control, or transform their body into a natural element, such as lightning or darkness. This brings us back to the Paramecia Devil Fruits, which give users powers that don’t fall into the other two categories.

There are also Devil Fruits in One Piece that haven’t been categorized yet, but Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia are the main ones to know.

Monkey D. Luffy’s Devil Fruit Is The Gomu Gomu No Mi

As the main protagonist of One Piece, Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Mi is obviously one of the most interesting Devil Fruits in the series. It is classified as a Paramecia fruit, and it grants Luffy’s body the properties of rubber.

With this power, Luffy can easily stretch, expand, inflate, bend, and twist his body, limbs, and even his organs. Luffy has also developed transformation techniques using his Devil Fruit powers, which he refers to as Gears.

For instance, Luffy can combine his Devil Fruit powers with his Haki (a character’s ability in One Piece to utilize their spiritual energy) to enable his Gear 4 form, where he will inflate his muscular structure with air to vastly increase his offensive and defensive capabilities. Devil Fruits can be awakened by their users, which Luffy has since done with his Gomu Gomu no Mi fruit.

The awakened form unlocks the most powerful form of the Devil Fruit, which enables Luffy to obtain his Gear 5 form in the anime. Interestingly, Luffy’s awakened form revealed that Gomu Gomu no Mi is actually a Mythical Zoan fruit (a fact the World Government of One Piece kept concealed), which gives Luffy the appearance of the Sun God Nika when he transforms.

Sydney Sweeney, known for her role as Cassie on “Euphoria,” has opened up about her struggles with body confidence as a teenager and her journey to self-assurance in Hollywood.

The actress now channels that confidence into her lingerie brand, Syrn, which she models herself, emphasizing body positivity and inclusivity.

In recent months, Sydney Sweeney has also navigated public controversies, including a promotional stunt at the Hollywood sign and backlash over her American Eagle campaign.

Sydney Sweeney Reflects On Body Confidence Journey

Sydney Sweeney has opened up about her struggles with body confidence during her teenage years and how she’s grown into self-assurance as a Hollywood star.

The 28-year-old, best known for her role as Cassie on “Euphoria,” revealed that she felt self-conscious about her curves from an early age.

“I grew up with boobs. I was wearing a 32DD in sixth grade, and I never felt confident,” she told Us Weekly. “I never had anything I felt good in, and I just wanted to hide.”

The actress added that it wasn’t until she experienced playing Cassie, a character known for body confidence and sexual empowerment, that she began to embrace her own body.

“It’s actually powerful to be confident,” she said. “Our bodies are incredible. We should embrace [them] and feel really good in our skin.”

Sweeney now channels that mindset into her lingerie brand, Syrn, proudly modeling the pieces herself and promoting body positivity. One standout, a black corset, is her “date-night go-to,” designed for an adjustable fit and flattering curve.

“I could not find a top that made me feel hot without being too much,” she explained. “But this is perfect. You can tie it as tight as you want, so you can make ’em pop as much as you want! The shape is amazing.”

Sydney Sweeney Showcases Inclusivity And Personal Touches In Syrn Lingerie Line, Eyes Future Beauty Ventures

Sweeney also highlighted the personal touches in her line, from heart motifs on straps and sliders to her logo featuring intertwined Ss shaped like a heart.

She explained, “I like to personalise things as much as I can. … I play dress up now with my own [SYRN] stuff.”

The collection has already seen massive demand, selling out quickly online, with restocks reportedly in the works.

Looking ahead, the “White Lotus” actress appears poised to expand into beauty. She reportedly filed a trademark for Syrn covering skincare, cosmetics, and other beauty products, signaling potential future launches.

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Emphasizing inclusivity, she told Cosmopolitan, “My designers are all women, and I have an amazing, diverse team. My models are a beautiful range of body types. I’m always like: ‘I want to see it on everybody.”

She added, “I can’t be the only model. I need to make sure everyone feels really good in it. I wouldn’t wear it, I wouldn’t want to make it.”

Sydney Sweeney’s Hollywood Sign Stunt Sparks Controversy Over Unauthorized Lingerie Promotion

Earlier this year, Sweeney made headlines for a bold stunt involving the Hollywood sign.

Video footage captured the “Anyone But You” star climbing the iconic “H” at night to hang bras in promotion of her lingerie line.

TMZ reported the incident, with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirming that the stunt was unauthorized. The chamber, which manages the sign’s intellectual property through the nonprofit Hollywood Sign Trust, said neither organization was aware of the activity beforehand.

“Anyone intending to use and/or access the Hollywood Sign for commercial purposes must obtain a license or permission from the Hollywood Chamber to do so,” explained chamber chief Steve Nissen, per The LA Times. He added that no license was requested or granted for Sweeney’s stunt, emphasizing that the production had no official authorization.

While her team did secure a general permit to film in the surrounding area through FilmLA, filming the sign itself requires extra clearance and payment of a licensing fee.

The chamber explained that part of the collected fees supports the Hollywood Sign Trust, which helps maintain the landmark. Access to the sign is typically restricted, making special permission essential for any commercial use or on-site filming.

Sydney Sweeney Responds To Backlash Over American Eagle Denim Campaign

Last December, Sweeney also addressed the controversy surrounding her American Eagle denim campaign in an emotional interview with People Magazine.

The campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” and released on July 23, sparked debate over the wordplay between “jeans” and “genes,” with some critics claiming it implied racial undertones or genetic superiority.

Others argued it catered to the male gaze, echoing Brooke Shields’ contentious 1980 denim ad.

The “Christy” star explained she was surprised by the backlash, emphasizing her love for the brand and her intent behind the campaign.

“Many have assigned motives and labels to me that just aren’t true,” she told the publication, noting that what was being said about her regarding the ad was false.

Sydney Sweeney Says She Is Against Hate After American Eagle Ad Controversy

Describing herself as someone who “leads with kindness,” Sweeney said she decided to speak out about the Jean ad to address the criticism and counter divisiveness.

“Anyone who knows me knows that I’m always trying to bring people together. I’m against hate and divisiveness,” she explained, noting that her previous silence may have unintentionally widened the divide.

Sweeney added that she hopes the new year “brings more focus on what connects us instead of what divides us.”

Magic Johnson‘s son makes quite an interesting selection from the dating pool!

EJ Johnson confessed that despite being a gay man, he actually prefers romantic relationships with straight men and often finds himself competing with women for their affection.

Magic Johnson’s son, EJ Johnson, came out as gay in 2013 and has since remained honest and open about his dating struggles, love for fashion, and experiences as a gay man.

Magic Johnson’s Son Says He Is Attracted To Straight Men

EJ appeared on the “Reality with The King” podcast, where he revealed that his dating preferences do not extend to gay men. According to him, he does not frequent gay clubs, nor does he participate in socializing within the gay circle, because his target market is not there when it comes to dating.

He noted that he often gets attention from men inside predominantly straight spaces, adding that it has always been that way for him, and now that he presents in a more feminine way, the attention is increasing. While he refused to spill many details about his love life, he did admit that he had had a thing with one or two celebrities behind the scenes.

The TV personality also shared on the podcast that, while he is known for his gender-fluid fashion, he is gradually phasing out some masculine undertones and leaning more toward femininity.

The Former E! Television Star Credited His Famous Dad For Some Of His Dating Hassles

In 2018, EJ spilled some facts on an episode of the “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Jones about the hurdles in the dating pool. The appearance came five years after he publicly came out as gay, and he confessed that most people want to be with him because of his father.

In his words, “It’s always been a struggle. There are so many factors. First of all, the celebrity thing. Who are you here for? Are you dating me, or are you trying to date my dad?” He added that the men in his life are either unserious about the relationship or they just want to ride on his father’s name and use him for photo ops.

EJ continued that he has never taken any of his relationships far enough to introduce them to his family, because something always gets in the way. 

EJ Johnson’s Views On Transitioning

During an interview in 2019, the ever-vocal EJ told his host on the E! News “Just the Sip” series that he has no plans whatsoever to transition, despite his unending love for fluidity in fashion. EJ declared that he is comfortable in his skin and feels like he is in the right body, although this does not mean anyone who wants to transition should not go ahead with it.

The media personality affirmed that his chances of ever feeling like he would transition were very low, even in the future. The fashion guru credited fashion for giving him a chance to explore several aspects of dressing, whether in a masculine or feminine style.

He noted that the temporary nature of it all makes him excited because he can literally shape-shift as many times as he wants. He continued that he has also grown a lot and has arrived at a point in his life where he handles himself very differently, and the results have been satisfactory.

The Socialite Shut The Door On A Controversial Phase In His Life

EJ also shared his thoughts on settling down in the interview, admitting that he has changed his search route for “Mr. Right,” as he now knows he would not meet the one for him at the club. According to him:

“We all had to go through a h-e phase, and I think I’m successfully out of mine. I’m done. I had a really good run, and I had a lot of good memories, and terrible ones, but mostly good ones!”

EJ explained that the experimental phase of his life was very successful, as he wanted to feel sexy and get all the male attention, which was exactly what happened. He added that he had maximized his attention during that period and ultimately realized it was time to pursue something real.

The media personality revealed that he had never really had a serious relationship, and the time has come for him to sit straight and cast his net wide in the good part of the sea.

Magic Johnson’s Son Revealed Dad Was The Last To Know About His Sexuality

In 2022, EJ got candid with Variety about his father’s journey to accepting his sexuality. According to him, Magic and his mom were the last to know about his sexuality, and his father initially struggled to come to terms with that reality.

He shared that it was a lot for his superstar dad to take in, and there was a lot of back-and-forth in the discussion because he does not do well with surprises and other situations that are just deep. Magic eventually came around and visited EJ while he was away in college in New York to make amends.

EJ recalled his father giving him the tightest hug, and that was when he knew there was nothing but love in his heart for him. Through his son, Magic has become a loud supporter of the LGBTQ community and has expressed his pride in EJ for always using his voice and platform to fight for the community’s welfare.

Victor St. John and Christine Hamilton are proof that the Love Is Blind experiment still works.

Victor and Christine connected sight unseen in the pods during the Netflix show’s landmark 10th season, which took place in Ohio.

“I’m excited,” Victor said in the seventh episode about his plans to marry Christine. “I feel very sure in [my] decision, and I’m letting God take the lead. She knows things about me that no one else knows about me at this point, which is mind-blowing, and she still accepts me for who I am.”

Victor and Christine later said “I do” during the season 10 finale, which aired in March 2026.

Keep scrolling to revisit Victor and Christine’s love story:

A Pod Experiment

Victor St. John and Christine Hamilton connected quickly in the pods over their childhoods and shared faith.

A Face-to-Face Meeting

Victor St. John proposed to Christine Hamilton before ever seeing her in person.

“I want you in my life forever, you hear me?” Victor asked Christine, getting down on one knee. “I can’t see you, but I see you. Christine Louise Hamilton, will you marry me?”

Once Christine accepted Victor’s proposal, they met face to face.

“I think I’m lost for words,” the speech pathologist said in a confessional of meeting Victor. “I could not be happier.”

Their Own Post-Pod Getaway

Victor St. John and Christine Hamilton were one of seven couples to get engaged on Love Is Blind season 10, but they were not invited on the cast’s Mexico vacation.

“We’ve never had the resources to send more than six couples to Mexico,” series showrunner Chris Coelen told Tudum in February 2026. “We felt so good about the couples that for the very first time we chose to follow seven of them, producing the biggest season in Love Is Blind history. In order to make this work, we had to offer one couple the chance to go to Malibu on their own getaway.”

Victor and Christine were given a trip to Malibu while their peers jetted off to Mexico.

“In Malibu, we kind of kept it, like, the same dynamic in a sense of what we would in Mexico,” Christine exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2026. “We got our phones back, we called his mom and called my mom and really, that was it. We put our phones down. We really focused on continuing to build our connection and just kind of doing little things, like, we went to the gym together and we went and had meals together, so things that we would do in the real world, and we just got to have that quiet time to continue to build and to bond.”

While the couple missed out on interacting with the other LiB pairs, they still made the most of their getaway.

“I think [our connection] grew because we were doing kind of regular [and] non-regular things,” Victor told Us. “[At] Calamigos Ranch, it was kind of empty when we were there. So jacuzzis, pools, the gym, good meals, quality time. You have to fill it with your presence and yourself. We just continued talking and … we continued embracing each other and growing in that way.”

Navigating Reality

Victor St. John and Christine Hamilton started blending their lives together back in Ohio, meeting each other’s families and exploring their future as an interracial couple.

“We’d have a biracial child, essentially, [are] there any thoughts you have had around that?” Victor asked Christine in the eighth episode.

Christine, who had a self-described “rural” upbringing, revealed that she doesn’t want her future kids to “necessarily [live] in that small fishbowl” that she grew up in.

“I want them to see other people that look like them,” she said, which aligned with Victor’s vision for the future full of diverse “communities.”

For Victor, speaking about future children “strengthened” his relationship with Christine before they got to the altar.

“It naturally came up in conversations of just understanding there’s different layers of identity we as people just hold, whether it’s our faith, whether it’s our race, whether it’s disabilities, our gender, all these things that make us who we are, and how does that then transpire in how we interact with each other?” he told Us. “But then, if we have a child who has kind of a mesh of these different identities, like, where do we see ourselves, kind of showing up in their life, sort of deal?”

Saying ‘I Do’

Victor St. John and Christine Hamilton closed out Love Is Blind season 10 with their wedding in the finale episode.

“You’re a special woman, and you’re more than that: you’re my woman,” Victor said as part of his vows. “You’re my rib, and I do.”

While recalling the nuptials in a confessional, Victor gushed that the ceremony felt like “the best day of [his] life times 10.”

“[I’ve] never felt a love like this,” Victor added. “My forever. We’re merging the families with my wife. That’s what I’m looking forward to.”

When speaking with Us after filming wrapped, Christine revealed that she didn’t have “any moment of doubt” about marrying Victor.

“When they asked [us] to say, ‘I do,’ I was an eager beaver and said, ‘I do,’ like, immediately.” she quipped. “The way it’s edited, it does kind of look like [Vic] says, ‘I do’ pretty quickly too, but he actually had a little bit of a dramatic pause, like, unintentionally in some ways. And so, the guests, and especially my friends, were grabbing each other’s legs, thinking, ‘Oh, my gosh, he’s gonna say no.’ And I was like, ‘I knew.’ I never once questioned it up there in that moment.”

Post-Reunion Bliss

Victor St. John and Christine Hamilton revealed at the Love Is Blind season 10 reunion that they were still happily married, with Christine moving in with the professor in Columbus. (Christine previously resided in Cleveland.)

“We have like the craziest, busiest, most fun year up ahead. We have tons of weddings to go to. We have some travel to do,” Christine exclusively told Us in March 2026. “We have some projects that [he] and I are working on, which is fun, like, because he’s my husband, and now he’s my business partner in a lot of ways, so a lot of exciting things [are] coming down the pipeline.”

Victor chimed in, teasing, “It won’t be the last you hear from us.”

The long-awaited Pussycat Dolls comeback is already stirring controversy.

Shortly after the group announced a major reunion tour, tensions surfaced between current and former members.

While some singers prepare to hit the road, others claim they were completely left out of the plans, igniting public frustration and cryptic responses across social media.

Pussycat Dolls Reunion Tour Announcement Triggers Fallout

Excitement quickly turned into drama after the Pussycat Dolls confirmed their first global tour in 17 years.

The new lineup features Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt, who are set to perform across the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America on a massive 53-date tour.

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However, the group once operated as a six-member act. Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thornton are not part of the reunion, and their absence has raised eyebrows among fans.

Soon after the announcement, Bachar and Sutta suggested they were completely unaware of the reunion until the news went public.

Former Pussycat Dolls Members Say They Were Blindsided

Jessica Sutta revealed she learned about the reunion at the same time as everyone else. When a fan asked whether she would reconnect with the rest of the Pussycat Dolls, she replied bluntly, “No, I’m not.”

She then elaborated on how the situation unfolded, stating, per the Daily Mail, “They have been planning it for a year and blatantly didn’t ask Carmit and I. We are finding it all out the same time you are.”

Sutta also shared a series of cryptic messages to her Instagram Stories that many interpreted as indirect criticism of the reunion.

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One post read, “Pray that god keeps removing who’s not meant for you and revealing what you need to see. Even if it hurts right now, he’s making room for what’s truly yours.”

Another message added, “You can go to church every Sunday, but that doesn’t mean God doesn’t see how you treat others and what you do.”

A third post continued the theme, “Those who hurt you will see how God heals you – publicly, beautifully, and beyond what they expected.”

Meanwhile, fellow former member Melody Thornton has not publicly commented on the reunion.

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Producer Speaks Out About The Pussycat Dolls Comeback

Carmit Bachar also appeared to signal her feelings about the reunion by reposting a video from former Pussycat Dolls producer Eddie Serrano.

In the clip shared on Instagram, Serrano criticized the decision to move forward with only three members.

He said, “I’m here to talk about one thing… I have been very close friends to a lot of Pussycat Dolls, Carmit you know you’re my sister.”

Serrano continued with a pointed critique of the trio lineup.

“I’m very upset about this Pussycat Doll ‘reunion’… I do have a problem when I see my home girls, who were very instrumental in building the brand, not a part of this ‘reunion,’” he said.

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Serrano then emphasized that the group should be reunited in its full form.

He said, “We need to see them as a unit, not just as three girls that’s not the Pussycat Dolls, that’s just the ‘Pussy’ without the ‘Dolls.’”

Bachar responded simply when sharing the video, writing, “Luv you.”

History Of Breakups And Comebacks For The Pussycat Dolls

The Pussycat Dolls originally disbanded in 2010 after years of chart success. At the time, Kimberly Wyatt explained that she felt she was “unable to grow creatively” within the group.

In the years that followed, Nicole Scherzinger pursued a solo music career, while other members explored individual projects.

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The group briefly reunited in 2019 as a five-member lineup, notably without Melody Thornton, and released the single “React.”

Plans were made for a reunion tour in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic ultimately forced those shows to be cancelled.

Tour Plans Move Forward Despite Ongoing Tension

Despite the public backlash from former members, the trio’s reunion is moving ahead as planned.

Speculation about a comeback had already been circulating after Scherzinger, Roberts, and Wyatt were seen enjoying a night out together at Gaia, an upscale restaurant in London’s Mayfair district.

Now that the reunion has been officially confirmed, with pre-sale tickets for the upcoming tour available starting Wednesday, March 18. General ticket sales will open on Friday, March 20.

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While fans celebrate the return of the pop group, the behind-the-scenes tension suggests the Pussycat Dolls’ story is far from over.

Days of Our Lives shows that Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) still can’t get over the fact that Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) have her infant son, Trey, in their care and the adoption’s about to be finalized.

We’re wondering if crazy teen mom Sophia escapes from Bayview to take matters into her own hands or if she finds a way to pressure her lawyer, Melinda Trask (Tina Huang), to make her do the dirty work?

Days of our Lives: Sophia Won’t Stop

Right now, Sophia seems dead set on getting her baby away from Johnny and Chanel. Now, Sophia still blames Johnny for his initial indecision about the adoption for ruining Sophia’s plans for college and now, she’s landed in the mental ward.

Sophia’s made it clear to both Melinda and her little gal pal, Rachel Black, that she doesn’t want little Trey legally adopted by Johnny and Chanel. She doesn’t want them fostering her son or involved in his life at all. Sophia’s super salty.

Days of our Lives: Melinda Tries to Talk Sense into Sophia

Meanwhile, Melinda tried to convince Sophia that she just needs to move on with her life, as hard as that may seem. And Melinda said that she believes the DiMera couple will take good care of their adopted son, Trey.

Plus, Sophia thinks that because Chanel is pregnant now, that Trey will be ignored, unwanted and possibly mistreated once the new baby comes into their lives. That’s because Trey’s not Johnny and Chanel’s biological child so she thinks he’ll get a raw deal.

Of course, Melinda tried talking sense into her. But instead of agreeing with her lawyer, Sophia threatened to contact the bar about how Melinda did unethical things for her. After Sophia’s threat, Melinda felt she had no other choice than to mail Sophia’s “gift” to Rachel.

That’s the bottle of psych meds disguised as skin health supplements. The tween is supposed to give them to Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) as a present, even though Rachel had her doubts. Needless to say, we can see that Sophia keeps spiraling and being her little conniving self.

She’s enjoying every minute of Holly’s downfall watching social media videos on her contraband cell phone. And Sophia blackmailed Rachel into delivering the gift by threatening to tell her dad, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), that she stole money from his wallet. So, Rachel’s stuck like Melinda is.

DOOL: Johnny and Chanel Plan Adoption Celebration

Recently, Chanel and Johnny were excitedly talking about the upcoming court visit with the judge to finalize Trey’s adoption. They’re also planning an intimate family celebration at the Brady Pub to celebrate.

And Johnny and Chanel are planning a larger party once Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) and Lani Price (Sal Stowers) Grant move back to Salem with their twins, Jules and Carver. Plus, Chanel and Johnny want to make sure Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) is home safe before inviting more of Salem to celebrate the baby’s adoption.

If you recall, Sophia really wants Melinda to pull some strings to get Trey out of Johnny and Chanel’s care and put him into a different home before the adoption finalizes. Meanwhile, Sophia still doesn’t think she wants to be a mom to her child.

But at the same time, she doesn’t want Johnny and Chanel to have Trey which seems cruel because this is already his second family, after being fostered by the Hernandez family. So I wonder if Melinda follows through and finds a loophole or way to contest the adoption.

Because she knows Sophia’s manipulative and insane and Melinda doesn’t want to lose her law license and face possible criminal charges. But she may have to go back to Sophia and tell her that she tried but couldn’t find a way to stop it and once it’s legal, that’s it. Adoption finalized.

Sophia May Take Matters into Her Own Hands on Days of our Lives

If Melinda fails or says she did, then Sophia may feel she has no other choice but to take care of matters herself. Remember, Melinda and Rachel are the only two people who know Sophia’s faking her catatonic state. And now, she’s blackmailing both of them.

But with Rachel and Melinda being hesitant about her requests, Sophia may have doubts about their loyalty, even though she could wreak havoc on their lives by giving crucial and harmful information on them to the right people on Days of our Lives.

We’ve known for a while that Sophia wants to break out of Bayview, and leave Salem for good to start a new life somewhere else. And we’ve seen her slip out of Bayview before, so why hasn’t she gone yet? Maybe it’s about needing money for a new life.

Or it could be because Sophia wants to make sure Trey’s not adopted by Johnny and Chanel before she goes. I’m also wondering if Sophia might get in touch with her baby daddy, Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo) to ask for help.

He signed his parental rights away and gave Johnny and Chanel his blessing to raise his son. But Sophia might pressure Aaron to protest the adoption. I don’t think he’d agree to it and Sophia’s got nothing to use to blackmail Aaron into cooperating so that’s highly unlikely.

And we know Tate Black (Leo Howard) and Holly are going through their own drama, all thanks to Sophia’s sneaky psych drugs. So, I think she may decide if Melinda fails her, that Sophia will have to do this herself. And she may kidnap her son.

Could Sophia Kidnap or Sell Baby Trey on Days?

To be honest, Sophia’s so diabolical she may take Trey and try to sell him on the black market to get the money she needs to start her new life. Sophia says she wants the best for Trey, but Sophia has absolutely lost her mind and I don’t think she knows what’s best for her son.

Even her therapist, Dr. Gregory, has no idea what she’s capable of. And the shrink is clueless about Sophia faking her non-verbal state. With a big party coming soon after the adoption hearing, I could see Johnny and Chanel being horrified that their son goes missing.

Sophia could sneak out and use a busy party as a way to creep into the Pub and snatch the guest of honor at the adoption party and sneak out the back door. And yes, I know that would be the second kidnapping in a row, but it is Days…

General Hospital exposes that since Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) came back that he might not be himself and the red flags keep on coming—with another huge one this week while he was with his son James West (Gary James Fuller).

I want to talk about huge red flags that someone’s impersonating Maxie Jones’ (Kirsten Storms) resurrected husband.

General Hospital: Has Peter Taken Over Nathan?

Ok so, from the jump, Nathan hasn’t seemed like himself since the moment he resurrected. Plus, it seemed like he was running from someone because Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) found him after he crashed his car although she didn’t see his face.

Nathan came back in September 2025 and supposedly has got no memory of the last seven years. And it seemed like he had escaped from somewhere. Then the red flags began that suggest that might not really be him.

Let’s talk about some of these HUGE warning signs that it could be Peter August (Wes Ramsey) in a Nathan suit—or some form of Peter as a result of twisted science. Let’s talk about the warning signs. I’m going to try and do these in the order they happened.

Red Flag 1: Nathan Shows Zero Interest in What Happened to Him on General Hospital

First, there’s the fact that Lulu found Nathan crashed six months ago. He’s a detective, right? They look into crimes and solve things. They’re inquisitive. So, why has Nathan showed zero interest in figuring out what happened to him?

He wasn’t in a coma for 7 years obviously because he’s perfectly healthy, toned and fit, not someone who’s been bedridden for a long time.

Red Flag 2: Britt Seemed Afraid of Nathan

Second, Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) seemed afraid of Nathan when she first saw him at General Hospital. And Britt didn’t seem shocked that her brother Nathan was alive. And Britt freaked out about Nathan meeting James.

That’s really three red flags rolled into one. And that was the first inkling that Nathan might not be himself, despite the DNA test—which I’ll talk about in a minute.

Red Flag 3: Nathan Broke Chain of Custody at PCPD

A third red flag about Nathan is to do with the PCPD in one episode back in October and one in January. Back in October, he asked Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) for his job back, and seemed confused by who Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) was when her name came up. But I can let that one slide.

But then in January, Nathan broke chain of custody by letting a piece of evidence out of his sight. Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) chewed him out while Nathan claimed it was a simple mistake caused by cobwebs. But if it’s not him and it’s Peter or someone else, they don’t know police procedure.

Red Flag 4: The Lulu vs Maxie Situation on GH

Another red flag is the Lulu vs Maxie situation. First, Nathan never once visited Maxie in Boston when she was in a coma. Then, Nathan got involved with her best friend Lulu, which was surprising. Now you may think if it’s Peter, he’d be chasing after Maxie.

Maybe, maybe not. Because it could be Peter trying to ruin Maxie’s life and relationships to isolate her. Plus, Peter played Lulu in the past by encouraging her to do an exposé on Cesar Faison (Anders Hove) and his secret son Nathan. Back then, Dante and Maxie told her not to, but Lulu did it anyway.

Plus, tangential to that, after Lulu spilled about her and Nathan, we saw Maxie tell Lulu that Nathan seemed off but Maxie assumed it was because of Lulu. And this week, Maxie lays into Nathan demanding answers—she wants to know how could he just get over her in six months. Well, Maxie’s right because the real Nathan probably wouldn’t be over Maxie that fast.

Red Flag 5: Nathan Recited the Periodic Table

Then there was that slip Nathan had when he and Lulu were trapped in the café during the blizzard and Nathan shocked Lulu by reciting the periodic table of elements. Nathan said his father made him memorize them when he was a kid.

But he was raised by Dan Reeves, who’s Nina Reeves’ (Cynthia Watros) biological father, a wealthy businessman, not a scientist. Meanwhile, Faison was fixated on science and constantly challenged Peter to prove himself intellectually. That seemed like a big slip-up on General Hospital.

Red Flag 6: Nathan’s Not Hanging Out with Dante

Also, Nathan’s not really been hanging out with his best friend Dante at all. You would think Nathan would want to spend more time with Dante after 7 years apart but they haven’t really been chilling together.

And back to the Lulu issue, she seemed way more concerned about Maxie’s reaction to her seeing Nathan than he was about Dante’s reaction. And Lulu seemed more concerned about both their reactions than Nathan was which is strange.

Red Flag 7: Nathan Can’t Hit a Baseball

The last and most recent red flag happened just this week when Nathan was at the batting cage with his son James. We saw Nathan encouraging James who mentioned that he knows Nathan was a power hitter at baseball back in the day.

Mind you, that baseball pitching machine is set on a low speed for James who’s a little kid. And Nathan had a horrible swing and miss—he looked so uncoordinated, like he’d never held a bat. I could see a 95 mph pitch getting past him—Nathan might be rusty.

If your kid played little league, you may know for a 7 year old, the auto pitch is about 30-40 mph. Not fast. So, Nathan should’ve gotten a piece of it. But Peter, meanwhile, didn’t play little league—he didn’t have that kind of childhood and may not know how to hit.

Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) mentioned muscle memory which is what Nathan should’ve had but he didn’t. In fact, Kai mentioned that Nathan wasn’t even gripping the bat correctly. I mean, come on. Huge obvious red flag.

How Could This Have Happened on General Hospital?

As to how this happened, first off, I do NOT think Nathan’s a clone. That’s insane even by soap opera standards. But there are 3 other ways that are plausible based on GH history. First, Peter could’ve had plastic surgery to look like Nathan.

But with the positive DNA match while he was unconscious, I doubt that. However, Peter might have a very realistic Nathan mask and after the DNA test, Peter could’ve swapped places with him and added some scrapes to his mask to match Nathan’s car crash injuries.

Third, they could’ve implanted Peter’s memories into Nathan and the creep really is dead. Also I saw some people on soap social media saying it can’t be Peter because Wes Ramsey is over on Days of Our Lives right now.

But here’s the thing, Days tapes nine months ahead of when the episodes air, so Wes was in and out at Days many months ago. But this could all play out with Ryan Paevey doing the role, especially if it’s a memory mapping twist.

Roommates, the internet thinks Chrisean Rock and HoodTrophy Bino might be rekindling their relationship after Bino pulled up with early-birthday gifts for her. Bino dropped videos on social media showing how he surprised Rock — and let’s just say he went all out!

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HoodTrophy Bino Goes All Out For Chrisean Rock’s Birthday Surprise

Chrisean Rock’s birthday isn’t until March 14th, but HoodTrophy Bino made sure it started off right early. The rapper shared videos on his Instagram Story showing him surprising Rock with bouquets of flowers and balloons, and that wasn’t all. They were sitting inside a Maybach. Yes, y’all, Bino gifted Rock the whip filled with roses and balloons. Chrisean shared her reaction to the gesture on her own IG Story, posting a video showing her walking out of what looked like a hotel room and seeing Bino with all the gifts. In another post, she joked with fans, saying she only popped outside to grab her MacBook, “not a Maybach and some flowers.” She also gave her followers a closer look at Bino’s roses, including one set wrapped with a ribbon that read, “Happy Birthday Holy Hands.” 

Bino’s Early Birthday Surprise For Rock Has The Internet Talking

The Shade Room’s comment section lit up after Bino flexed his birthday gifts for Rock. Some fans made it clear they weren’t feeling his lover-boy energy and told Rock not to get caught up, especially since she has her first fight coming up against Zenith Zion in April.

Instagram user @babyygirl_jaylee wrote, “I know she is not starting to go backwards😐” 

Instagram user @respectoverego wrote, “Maybach > MacBook 🤷🏻‍♀️ that homework can wait 😩” 

While Instagram user @whothatboytrey wrote, “Here come Masika in 5….4….3….2…” 

Then, Instagram user @1sakimo wrote, “Don’t fall for it girl.” 

Another Instagram user @shikeyaanderson wrote, “Girl just say thank you, you appreciate it and keep it moving. Continue to focus on you and baby boy with NO distractions (men)” 

Instagram user @flawlessndbrown_ wrote, “Chrisean fr DPMO!!!! I was rooting for you!!!! 🤬🤯” 

Then another Instagram user @sweetface_kickin wrote, “Girrrrl he just wants to be in the limelight… you got your fight coming up…. STAY FOCUSED, THE DEVIL IS A LIE!!!! 🥰🥰” 

Finally, Instagram user @ goddessbae90 wrote, “It couldn’t be me, after you came to the Internet and tried to air my business out. Y’all be too forgiving for me.” 

Are Rock & Bino Back Together?

As of right now, there’s no word on where Chrisean Rock and HoodTrophy Bino stand. Bino and Rock dated in August 2025 but seemingly ended things in October of that year. After their breakup, Bino popped up on several occasions looking real cozy with Masika Kalysha shortly after her husband Jamar Champ passed in October. Still, there’s no word on Masika and Bino’s status.

Even though Chrisean Rock and HoodTrophy Bino haven’t confirmed if they’re back together, fans are in their feels. Some question Bino’s intentions and feel he threw shade at Rock when he told TMZ he felt her son Chrisean Jr. wasn’t getting the proper care and needed to be with his dad.

“I said what I said, I can’t take back what I said. His daddy need to go get him, I wish the best for the baby.” Bino added, “I like him my damn self, he was a nice little boy. But he just needs the right support and love. I have an autistic son myself, I understand s**t so he just need the right love.”

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