Joseph Baena is set to follow in his famous father’s footsteps as he heads into the bodybuilding world after years of teasing the move.

The novice bodybuilder will reportedly debut in an NPC competition this Saturday and has been training hard ahead of the event.

Joseph Baena has also had the support of Arnold Schwarzenegger throughout his preparation, as seen in recent posts shared on his social media.

The 28-Year-Old Will Compete In The NPC Natural Colorado State Competition

Fans of Arnold Schwarzenegger from his bodybuilding days are set to relive that era as his son, Joseph Baena, prepares to step into the spotlight.

After years of training in the shadows, the 28-year-old will make his debut in the bodybuilding world at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition scheduled for Saturday, March  28, 2026.

According to TMZ, he would likely be competing in the novice division, given that this is his first time participating in the event.

During the competition, he will have up to 60 seconds to complete the mandatory poses, including the front double biceps, front lat spread, and side chest.

If he places high, Baena will qualify for higher-level competitions, such as the IFBB Pro Qualifiers, at a later date.

Joseph Baena Has Been Training Hard For The Body Building Competition

Ahead of the competition, Baena has been training hard to ensure he makes an impact on his debut and has often posted on his Instagram to show off his routine.

One such example was a post from two days ago in which he shared videos of lateral raises, shoulder presses, incline presses, and several other routines he tagged as a “full push day.”

He also appeared to be in high spirits ahead of the event, adding the caption, “Almost show time!”

More recently, he revealed that he has been eating what he described as a “ground beef plate” for the past couple of weeks to get lean while maintaining muscle.

According to him, the meal takes about 15–20 minutes to prepare and includes ingredients like chicken, rice, and a variety of vegetables and spices. The bodybuilding newbie also included a video of him preparing the meal from scratch.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Involved In His Son’s Training

As a proud father, Schwarzenegger has been hands-on throughout his son’s training for the competition, even appearing in posts shared by Baena.

His presence did not go unnoticed by fans, who took to the comments section of one post to praise the collaboration between the duo.

“Dude, Arnold Schwarzenegger is your dad, holy sh-t, you have the God of personal training at your fingertips,” a user remarked.

One wrote, “He is so proud of you, Joe,” while another commented, “ Like father, like son — both in incredible shape.”

“Bro being trained by the greatest bodybuilder ever and his dad,” a fourth netizen wrote.

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“Love that photo, JB! It’s always special when pops is dropping knowledge from his own life experience,” one more commented.

Another fan said, “What beautiful pictures @joebaena !! Historic ones! How beautiful to see your daddy watching you do what he loves so much! The reflection of oneself! Super proud! Well done!”

Why Joseph Baena Doesn’t Flaunt His Father’s Name

Baena is Schwarzenegger’s son with Mildred Baena, who worked in the actor’s home during the late 1990s.

Despite his father’s global fame, Baena has largely avoided leveraging the Schwarzenegger name to advance his career, something he opened up about during a 2022 appearance on the “Unwaxed” podcast, hosted by Sofia Stallone and Sistine Stallone.

“I mean, I think really the thing is that I just haven’t really focused on changing it [his surname]. I’m doing my own thing. I haven’t really thought about it that much, like, ‘Oh, I need to change my last name.’ I have a last name already,” he said at the time.

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Joseph Baena Admits Arnold Schwarzenegger Influenced His Interest In ‘Acting’ And ‘Fitness’

Meanwhile, his status as an illegitimate child has not affected his relationship with his father, and Baena has previously spoken about how much he looks up to the veteran actor.

“I mean, my dad is a stallion. He’s a man’s man, I like to think, and I look up to him a lot,” he said during a chat with Loni Love and Morgan Stewart on E! Online.

Baena added, “So in a way, he’s influenced a lot of things: the path that I have taken with acting, with fitness, and my physique, and the many other things that I’m doing.”

Josh Duhamel has opened up about his reluctance to speak publicly about politics, insisting that he’s not willing to risk “alienating” half of his audience.

“I have real strong opinions about things but I don’t really talk about them,” Duhamel, 53, said on the Wednesday, March 25, episode of The Megyn Kelly Show. “Why would I alienate half my audience? Because I respect their views on things but I’m not going to preach to them. They can believe what they want.”

He then joked: “I’m just here to make cool stuff.”

Duhamel mentioned that he spends “a lot of time in the Midwest,” where people are never shy to share their unfiltered feelings about Hollywood.

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The Ransom Canyon actor recalled one specific incident when a friend from Georgia picked him up at the airport wearing a T-shirt that read, “Nobody Cares What Actors Think.”

Host Megyn Kelly insisted that “all [people] want” on the right is not to be “lectured” by those on the other side of the aisle.

“You don’t need to share our points of view on the big issues of the day but we definitely don’t want to be lectured by Hollywood leftists,” Kelly, 55, said, before clarifying: “I don’t think you’re [Duhamel] a leftist.”

Duhamel suggested that it “should be” a growing trend in Hollywood for actors to keep their political views to themselves.

“It makes perfect sense,” he added. “If you really want to be a success in this business, why would you make half of your audience despise you by your political beliefs? Maybe they don’t care? I don’t know. I look at it like a business decision.”

Duhamel compared himself to a “court jester” whose primary responsibility is to entertain the masses.

“If I want to preach to you about what I believe politically, I’ll go run for office, which I’m not going to do, by the way,” he insisted.

Duhamel hasn’t always kept his political views private. As a Minot, North Dakota, native, the Transformers star backed Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum in the state in 2016 and later endorsed Burgum’s brief presidential run in June 2023. (Burgum ended his presidential bid in December 2023 and currently serves as the secretary of the interior under President Donald Trump’s second administration.)

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“I don’t normally get involved in politics, but Governor Burgum has become a good friend over the years and I can’t think of anyone better than him to be our president,” Duhamel wrote via Instagram at the time.

Duhamel’s recent comments, however, echo those of Vince Vaughn, who recently slammed perceived “agenda-driven” comedy on the late night shows during his own appearance on the “This Past Weekend” podcast.

“It started feeling like I was f***ing in a class I didn’t want to take,” Vaughn, 55, complained on Tuesday, March 24. “I’m getting scolded.”

He went on, “I think that talk shows, to a large part, became really agenda-based. They were going to [evangelize] people to what they thought. You know what I mean? And so people just rejected it because it didn’t feel authentic.”

Craig Conover couldn’t help but rethink his future on Southern Charm after his castmates called him out for his alleged anger issues following season 11’s explosive Mexico trip.

“You guys have villainized vulnerability so unfortunately I’m not going to be vulnerable with you guys anymore,” Craig, 37, told producers as he returned to his seat for part 2 of the Southern Charm season 11 reunion on Wednesday, March 25.

Once back on stage, Craig was confronted by his costars for his blowout in Mexico at the end of the season while he was heavily intoxicated.

“God, this f***ing show, man. Maybe this isn’t right for me,” Craig confessed after being told by most of his costars that his anger was the problem, not his drinking. “Maybe I just shouldn’t be here.”

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Craig, who has been part of the Southern Charm cast since its 2013 premiere, noted, “I would love to figure out a way to enjoy this again and not feel like I’m always [against everyone] even if it’s in my own head.”

Craig’s revelation came after he recalled the cast’s group trip to Mexico, where he yelled at Salley Carson for allegedly meddling in his life — and ruining his budding romance with Charley Manley. He also went off on Venita Aspen for sticking her nose into his and Austen Kroll’s issues.

“I was just sick of being meddled with. … I was like, I’m so sick of everyone getting involved in my business,” Craig confessed of his state of mind during that gateway.

When it came to why he thinks he blew up at Salley, 31, Craig noted, “I wasn’t of right mind,” hinting that his alcohol consumption was to blame for him flying off the handle.

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“You still need to take accountability for your anger,” Salley said, while Rodrigo Reyes compared Craig’s actions to a “f***ing tornado.”

“That was a psychotic break,” Austen, 38, added, noting he watched the whole thing unfold.

Craig explained that being so drunk that he didn’t know exactly what happened, which worried him. “It scares the s*** out of you,” he confessed.

Shep Rose suggested that there is “this inner turmoil that you can’t get rid of.” Craig agreed that he was “in a place that no one should be in,” claiming that drinking too much “triggered a legit meltdown.”

“If I wouldn’t have drank it wouldn’t have happened,” Craig alleged, claiming he didn’t eat much that day and didn’t have any water between drinks.

Rodrigo, however, confessed, “I think it’s more of an anger issue than an alcohol issue.” Salley agreed, adding, “I don’t necessarily think it’s your drinking.”

“I didn’t realize I just bottle it all up,” Craig eventually told his costars, revealing that it didn’t register that he could be angry. “And then when you get so out of control there’s no more bottling and it comes out in a horrible way.”

Craig remembered feeling “rejected” by Charley, 28, who started to pull away from him during the Mexico vacation and “blaming the situation” on the environment and then “freaked out.”

When asked what’s next for him, Craig said he planned to “redirect” the topic of conversation during his therapy sessions.

“I always focused on ‘If I didn’t drink it wouldn’t be an issue,’” Craig revealed, confirming that he now sees the possibility that anger is a bigger factor to his volatility.

Craig concluded by saying, “I’m obviously sorry” to everyone in the cast. “I will try my hardest to make sure it never happens again,” he added.

Yosohn has internet users tearing up after explaining why he doesn’t want Ari Fletcher to have another baby.

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Yosohn Explains Why He Doesn’t Want Ari Fletcher To Have Another Baby

On Tuesday, March 24, Ari Fletcher appeared on fellow content creator Jordyn Lucas’ Twitch stream. Furthermore, about two hours into the stream, the pair sat down at her dinner table to eat, and were joined by Yosohn. During the conversation, Lucas asked Fletcher how her pregnancy went, and she said, “Amazing.” Additionally, Fletcher noted that her labor wasn’t so easy because her epidural moved from her back.

“I was in labor for 26 hours, I was in pain,” she told Lucas while explaining that she ultimately had to have a C-section because her body couldn’t fully dilate.

At that point, Lucas asked Yosohn if he wants more siblings from his mom’s side. He seemed to be conflicted, and Fletcher told Lucas that he doesn’t want her to have kids.

Internet Users Are Tearing Up

Internet users in TSR’s comment section were tearing up over Yosohn’s reason for not wanting Ari Fletcher to have another baby.

Before Yosohn Explained Why He Doesn’t Want His Mom To Have Another Baby, Ari Fletcher Was Speaking On A Feud

Before Yosohn had the internet tearing up about not wanting his mom to have another baby, Ari Fletcher was making headlines by speaking on a feud. As The Shade Room previously reported, Summyah and Aspen Kartier recently ended their friendship, and Kartier appeared to imply that Fletcher potentially played a role in things going left.

Ultimately, Fletcher didn’t let the implication fly and spoke out, defending her name.

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If there’s ever a time to refresh your off-duty wardrobe, it’s during a rare Spanx sale — and this one is too good to scroll past. The brand’s Spring Fever event is packed with markdowns on its most popular pieces, including buttery-soft activewear, curve-loving leggings and sweatpant jeans that look polished while feeling incredibly comfortable. It’s the kind of lineup that makes getting dressed feel effortless, even on your busiest days.

Whether you’re heading to a workout, running errands or just leaning into a more relaxed everyday uniform, these on-sale styles deliver that signature Spanx blend of comfort and style. Expect smoothing fits, soft fabrics and versatile silhouettes you’ll reach for on repeat. Keep scrolling to shop 17 standout pieces that are worth adding to your cart (while deals last).

17 Must-Have Spring Styles on Sale at Spanx

1. Polished Poplin: Crisp, clean and endlessly versatile, this poplin tunic shirt is the definition of effortless polish. The collarless neckline gives it a modern feel, and the high-low hem adds just the right amount of coverage. It’s one piece that will instantly pull an outfit together — was $138, now $69!

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Josh Duhamel has reflected on the impact of marrying his ex-wife, Fergie, at the height of her fame.

“It was a huge shift [in my life] because she was a massive star at the time and so it was a big adjustment for me, if I’m being honest,” Duhamel, 53, revealed on the Monday, March 25, episode of The Megyn Kelly Show. “But, you know, Fergie is a very normal person, at the end of the day. A good mom. We have a great relationship. She and my wife [Audra Mari] actually get along great.”

Duhamel and Fergie (real name Stacy Ann Ferguson) tied the knot in 2009 — the same year that the Black Eyed Peas star, 50, had two Billboard No.1 hits with “Boom Boom Pow” and “I Gotta Feeling.” They welcomed their son, Axl Jack, in 2013 before calling it quits in 2019. (Duhamel married his current wife, former Miss World America winner Mari, in September 2022. They share son Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, 2, and have a second baby on the way.)

Host Megyn Kelly took a deep dive into Duhamel and Fergie’s marriage during the interview, including asking whether either one had trouble over “whose star [was] bigger” at the time.

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“Yeah, probably,” Duhamel confessed. “It’s probably my own ego more than anything. I don’t think it bugged her as much as it probably did me. But she was a massive star at the time!”

Duhamel admitted that it felt like he was “in [Fergie’s] shadow a lot of the time.” He added that he and Fergie “have a great relationship” as they coparent Axl these days.

“We parent our son, Axl. She’s a great mom,” Duhamel said. “I’m extremely happily married now to my wife, Audra. We have a beautiful son and a little girl on the way. [Audra and Fergie] have a great relationship, which is what I really care about.”

He continued, “I want to make sure everybody is just copacetic. I just want peace and I don’t want any in-fighting between anybody. They’ve been very civil, thankfully, in the way they approach this thing. … It could be ugly but, thankfully, it’s not.”

Fergie publicly congratulated her ex and Mari, 32, earlier this month when they announced that they are expecting their second child.

“Adding a little girl to our story. We can’t wait to meet you,” Mari shared via Instagram on March 5, with Fergie replying, “Welcome the cuteness! 💖💖.”

While Duhamel has rarely discussed his split from Fergie, he did briefly address the differences in his previous and current marriages during a March appearance on “The Skinny Confidential” podcast.

“Fergie is also very wholesome, believe it or not. Especially since she sort of stepped away from it all,” Duhamel said. “She’s a great mom. Very kind, very nonconfrontational, thank God. We have a good relationship. She and Audra have a great relationship.”

The actor continued, “We’re just very different. Fergie and I, we just have different views of the world. And that’s OK, you know. But I have no regrets about that. We have a beautiful son. But [Fergie and Audra] are just very different in a lot of ways. But also, both really great women. They really are.”

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Ray Romano

Ray Romano announced the exciting news on Sherri in March 2026 that he’d recently become a first-time grandfather. The Everybody Loves Raymond actor and wife Anna Scarpulla’s daughter, Ally Romano, and her husband, Zachary Wilezol, welcomed a baby boy named Rex Roman Wilezol on February 25, 2026.

“He was a big boy at 9 lbs, 11 oz. Yeah, a big guy,” Ray revealed to host Sherri Shepherd. “My daughter had our first grandchild.”

Asked if he was willing to be a “hands-on grandpa,” Ray pointed out, “I have four kids, myself! I had twin boys so I’ve done my share of diapers. I haven’t done it in a while but it’s good that I’m going to get back in practice because soon I’m going to have to change my own!”

The comedian hinted that he would be called “Papa Ray” as an homage to his own children calling his father “Papa Al.”

A few weeks later, Ally shared the first photo of Rex to celebrate the one-month anniversary of his birth.

“One month with my guy, Rex Roman Wilezol,” she wrote via Instagram on March 25, 2026. “He (begrudgingly) arrived on 2/25/26 with very long legs, massive hands, a full head of hair and the most perfect lips.”

Ally went on, “Although it wasn’t the start to parenthood we imagined, our strong, very big boy has shown us a new meaning to love. He’s given us a run for our money, but he’s my new bestie and a trooper!”

Imagine if Jack Reacher settled in one town, then took it a step further and assumed the identity of a newly arrived, freshly murdered sheriff, whose life he tried to save. Sprinkle in a hefty amount of grit and crime, along with a provocative romance, a revenge-seeking crime boss, an extremely dangerous ex-Amish mob boss, and a tomahawk-wielding female warrior, and that’s exactly what you’ll get out of Banshee, a need-to-binge action series full of crime and thrills.

A masterpiece of the action-thriller subgenre, Banshee features The Boys’ psychopathic villain Homelander, Antony Starr, in his first major American lead television role. While the New Zealand-born actor previously appeared in a string of memorable roles, it wasn’t until Banshee that he had the opportunity to showcase his true talent, much like Alan Ritchson with Reacher. If you’re a fan of the massive, lethal ex-soldier and find yourself looking for a series to keep you just as entertained, settle in for this righteous binge of one of the most exciting action-crime series you’ll ever see, and get a peek at a whole other side of Antony Starr while you’re at it.

‘Banshee’ Features Antony Starr in a Career-Defining Role

Antony Starr turned heads as an ex-con-turned-sheriff when Banshee debuted on Cinemax in 2013. The action-crime series follows the master thief, who is fresh off a 15-year prison stint for stealing $15 million in diamonds, as he sets out in search of his former lover and partner in crime, Anastasia (Ivana Miličević). See, after their heist, the police were on their tale, so he gave her the diamonds and told her to run, sacrificing himself in the process. When he finds her in the small Amish town of Banshee, Pennsylvania, he’s shocked to learn she now goes by Carrie in her new life, which includes a husband and kids.

Heartbroken, he stops off for a drink at a local bar, and that’s where we first see Starr in action as the badass he is. After he thwarts a robbery gone wrong and realizes the new town sheriff is left lying dead on the floor, with no one to know but himself and the bartender, our ex-con assumes the sheriff’s identity and stays in town, much to Carrie’s surprise and hidden delight.

Life in Banshee isn’t easy, though, especially when you’re trying to stay hidden from the Ukrainian crime boss you ripped off, and even when you’re the one enforcing the law. As Sheriff Lucas Hood, our anti-hero soon finds himself continuing his criminal activities and going head-to-head with former Amish mob boss Kai Proctor (Ulrich Thomsen), now an intimidatingly wealthy businessman who believes himself to be above the law. There are also clashes to be had with a nearby Native American reservation. Our protagonist, however, has zero qualms about using his position to impose his own unorthodox, often brutal brand of justice rather than follow traditional law enforcement methods, and this is where the series really gets interesting.

‘Banshee’ Is a Criminally Underrated, Must-See Gem With a 10/10 Cast

Much like Ritchson’s Reacher persona, Starr’s Lucas Hood is equally captivating. The show features a memorable cast of colorful characters, all of whom are mysterious with deep, emotional complexities in their own ways. Hoon Lee appears as the cross-dressing computer hacker Job, Frankie Faison as former boxer-turned-bartender Sugar Bates, Tom Pelphrey as former Aryan Brotherhood member-turned-sheriff’s deputy Kurt Bunker, Ben Cross as Ukrainian crime boss Rabbit, and Odette Annable as supremely skilled, close-combat tomahawk warrior Nola Longshadow.

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The series breaks the knob off the action accelerator and gives viewers some of the most exhilarating action sequences seen on TV. The movie-quality fight scenes are top-notch and exceptionally choreographed, blending gritty realism with explosive stunt work. There’s no doubt that the crime series’ style is unique and its premise wild, and that’s what keeps viewers glued to their screens… well, that and all the “You’re not better than me” attitudes in the mix.

‘Banshee’ Works So Well Because It Cares About Its Protagonist

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The must-see series places a giant spotlight on its protagonist anti-hero and its unapologetic style of a raw, unfiltered fight for power. In merging high-stakes noir storytelling with pulpy action, creators succeeded in moving the series away from a crime drama procedural to focus on a relentless, highly stylized, adrenaline-fueled narrative blending crime, drama, and Western elements. Watching Banshee unfold is like flipping through the pages of a graphic novel then seeing it brought to life: jaw-dropping and utterly exciting.

Where Reacher features a largely invincible, duty-bound hero, Banshee’s anti-hero is scrappy, flawed, and emotional. He’s an ex-con who utilizes intelligence and sheer violence to make his way. Banshee is much darker and more intense, featuring graphic violence, expert-level fight choreography, and deeper, more curious character development.

Banshee ran for a solid four seasons before concluding in 2016. Currently boasting a 90% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score and a 93% audience rating, the engrossing series goes above and beyond to deliver on action, excitement, and no-holds-barred entertainment. It’s the perfect choice for fans of pulpy action thrillers, and for fans of Reacher.

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