Cynthia Erivo isn’t letting fans break the rules mid-performance. The multi-Oscar nominee briefly halted her solo West End show earlier this week after spotting an audience member filming her, pausing the performance for nearly ten minutes to address the situation directly.

The attendee was ultimately removed from the venue, and the moment has since drawn praise from some online users who backed Erivo’s firm stance.

Erivo didn’t hold back when she spotted a rule-breaking audience member. A TikTok user who attended her solo West End performance of “Dracula” recalled the moment the actress abruptly paused the show for nearly ten minutes after noticing someone filming.

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Another attendee backed up the account, saying Erivo directly confronted the individual from the stage.

“She straight-up called the guy out! Put her hand up and said, ‘Excuse me, are you filming right now?’” the witness shared. “The person said ‘Sorry,’ and she replied, ‘Did you just say sorry?’”

According to the same attendee, crew members quickly stepped in and removed the disruptive fan from the theater for violating the no-filming rule.

Fans Back Erivo After Onstage Confrontation

Erivo didn’t face much backlash for the tense moment. In fact, many online were firmly on her side. Despite the fan being removed and missing the rest of the performance, social media users largely defended the actress, arguing the disruption crossed a clear line.

One person pointed out that Erivo had just run a marathon days earlier before taking on multiple roles in her demanding one-woman show, adding that it was “that deep” for her to react the way she did.

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Another user called for better audience behavior altogether, writing, “Bring back theater etiquette.” A third critic focused on the wider issue, saying “loads of people have their phones out” during performances and calling it “so rude,” noting that it distracts the cast.

Cynthia Erivo Pushes Limits With 23 Roles In ‘Dracula’

Erivo takes on far more than just the title role in “Dracula.” In the West End production, she portrays the infamous Count alongside a range of other key characters, including Van Helsing, Jonathan Harker, Mina Murray, and Lucy Westenra, bringing the total to 23 roles. She has been starring in the one-woman show since February.

The scale of the performance has drawn strong praise from critics, with one reviewer calling it “the most difficult thing ever seen accomplished on a stage.”

“I genuinely don’t know how Erivo will survive this run without exhausting herself physically and mentally,” the critic added, per Metro. “To call it a generous performance is an understatement. Erivo is pushing herself to the limit with this show.”

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The Actress Balanced Marathon Training With Her Demanding Stage Role

Erivo has opened up about how she managed the physical demands of marathon training alongside her intense stage schedule.

In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the “Wicked” star explained that the two actually worked hand in hand rather than against each other.

“I’ve been using the runs as a way to energize the day, so it means that my body’s warmed up and worked out,” she said. “Then, by the end of the day, I have the energy to do the show.”

She added that working out has become essential to maintaining her energy levels, noting that skipping it leaves her feeling “slow or sluggish” instead of “ready to go.”

Cynthia Erivo Planning Break After ‘Dracula’ Run

Erivo is already looking ahead to some well-earned downtime once her stage run wraps.

The actress clocked an impressive three hours, 21 minutes, and 40 seconds at the London Marathon, marking her fastest time yet, before returning to her demanding performance schedule.

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She is set to continue her “Dracula” run through May 31, after which she plans to step away from work and recharge.

“I mark the end of each big job with a pit stop,” she said. “I know that at the end of this run, I’m going to need a break. So, I’ve already prepared for that. I’m taking two weeks off… maybe to go to Italy.”.

The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of the best shows to ever be created and nearly 30 years after its premiere, it’s pretty easy to see why. David Chase’s six-season saga takes viewers on a journey through the mind and life of Tony Soprano, who’s played by James Gandolfini, and while the characters all evolve, the family ends the show largely how they started it. And while the ending may have left viewers feeling a little unfulfilled, it’s one of the rare series that feels oddly complete when it ends.

The Sopranos paved the way for prestige drama, but few shows have been able to match the precision that Chase achieved with this classic. Part of what makes The Sopranos so great is that the creators trusted viewers to buy into the characters and love them for their flaws. They didn’t devalue the show by throwing in seemingly random plot lines or sharp 180 turns in character arcs. Everything feels deliberate, and the show stays thematically coherent from the opening scene to the last line, something few shows are able to achieve.

‘The Sopranos’ Is Barely A Crime Show

On paper, The Sopranos is a mob series and the entire Soprano family is dealing with the struggle of enjoying the benefits of that life while rejecting the worst parts of it. Of course, there are turf wars, people are killed, and FBI operations come together and fall apart. But Chase essentially made the criminal activity this burden or mundane task that needed to be done. Almost as if it was just another job the characters in the show had, seemingly treating it the same way you would any other career.

That decision took the show from a mob drama focused solely on violence, to making the flashy acts of violence almost a side player in the show. The show’s real focus is interpersonal relationships and its six seasons are built on psychology. Instead of focusing on the violent triumphs of the characters, Chase’s storytelling focuses on the collapse of the characters, forcing viewers to love them for all of their flaws, not for their power.

Tony Soprano Changed What a TV Protagonist Could Be

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One of the greatest main characters on television, Tony changed what a protagonist could be and what viewers would accept from them. Before him, antiheroes were usually softened and redeemed, but Chase actively chose to keep Tony the same person he was at the beginning of the show. There is no real redemption arc for him. He starts the show as a violent, narcissistic, man who deeply loves his family and ends it the same way despite spending years grappling with the moral conundrums that come with his career path.

The moral discomfort that happens in The Sopranos is why the series has survived nearly 30 years. It refuses catharsis and at times, the violence is pointless. Therapy doesn’t cure Tony. It sometimes leaves him angry or with a rationale for why he behaves worse. The series also allows Tony to be a deeply contradictory character. He’s brutal, but also charming, pathetic and powerful, terrifying and also tender, sometimes within the same episode or even the same scene. It makes for one of the most realistic characters of all time and gives viewers an ability to understand a man that, in real life, they may never be able to relate to.

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A Supporting Cast Without Weak Links

Tony may be the focal point of the show, and Gandolfini’s performance is one for the ages, but The Sopranos thrives on the quality of the ensemble cast and their stories. Chase treats domestic life with the same seriousness as he does organized crime. Carmela Soprano, portrayed by Edie Falco, is given as much depth and complexity as a character as Tony. Her arguments with Tony over donations to Meadow Soprano’s college or AJ’s behavioral problems are given the same dramatic weight as mafia disputes.

Characters who could have turned into cheap stereotypes on other shows, like Paulie Walnuts, Christopher Moltisanti and even Uncle Junior, are complex and contradictory. Yes, they’re in Tony’s orbit and without him, we wouldn’t be watching a show about them, but, their characters also simultaneously feel like they exist totally independently of Tony. And for the characters that drift in and out of the show, their deaths or disappearances occur without much fanfare, showing the brutal reality that life goes on.

The Final Season’s Fearless Commitment

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For many great shows, they outlive their welcome and the final season shows some of their greatest flaws. But, instead of turning its back on everything that made the show incredible by giving the audience comfort, Chase made the last season bleak, slow and almost heavy with dread. There’s no sharp growth, the characters don’t change, and for many consequences, they become unavoidable.

And, you can’t really talk about The Sopranos without mentioning the controversial final scene. It’s one of the most debated endings in television history, but it has endured precisely because it refuses explanation. Whether interpreted as literal death, existential ambiguity, or thematic culmination, it aligns perfectly with the show’s core idea that life is unstable, meaning is fragile, and certainty is an illusion.

Even critics who initially resisted the finale later acknowledged that it fit the series’ worldview and was a perfect ending to the show.

In an era of reboots and legacy sequels, The Sopranos stands out for something radical in that it ends. It tells the story it wants to tell and stops. No season exists purely to maintain momentum. No character overstays their purpose. The show’s confidence in its own limits is part of what makes it feel timeless. Twenty‑seven years on, The Sopranos isn’t just remembered as a classic. It remains a benchmark—one that countless shows have chased, referenced, or borrowed from, and almost none have surpassed.

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Rita Wilson has never shied away from speaking honestly about life’s toughest moments, but her reflections on her breast cancer journey revealed something even deeper about love, fear, and acceptance. 

While promoting her new music, the singer opened up about the emotional conversation she had with her husband, Tom Hanks, during one of the most uncertain periods of her life. 

The candid moment, filled with both vulnerability and unexpected humor, continues to resonate years after her diagnosis.

Rita Wilson shared that her 2015 breast cancer diagnosis led to a heartfelt and unforgettable discussion with her husband, Tom Hanks. 

Speaking at the Sound of a Woman: Rita Wilson in Conversation with Demi Moore event on Tuesday, Wilson explained that facing such uncertainty pushed her to think about the unimaginable and what she would want if things had gone differently.

She recalled telling Hanks, per PEOPLE, “Okay, if, if something happens and I go first, I just have two requests. And one is that you should be sad for a very, very long time.” 

At the same time, Wilson balanced that request with a more uplifting wish. 

She wanted her life to be remembered with joy, not just grief.

Wilson Turned Pain Into Music With ‘Throw Me A Party’

Rita Wilson later transformed that emotional experience into music, writing her 2019 song “Throw Me a Party.” 

She explained that the track was born from the thoughts that came with the life-altering diagnosis, when uncertainty took over and the future felt unclear.

“The song … it came out of this, this story I’ve told before,” she said, reflecting on how the idea took shape during that period. 

The 69-year-old described the fear that followed such news, admitting, “I don’t know, I don’t know what’s gonna happen, but I hope I’m still here, you know, in a few years.”

Her second request to Hanks became the heart of the song. She shared, “The second one was throw me a party. I want it to be a celebration of life. I want it to be about people telling stories and joy and, remembering me in that way.” 

Rita Wilson Reflects On Diagnosis And The Importance Of Second Opinions

Wilson’s journey began when she was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at 58. 

Before that, she had been closely monitoring her health after learning she had LCIS, undergoing regular screenings and tests.

Despite careful monitoring, further testing revealed something more serious. After initial procedures, she was told there was no cancer, but a second opinion changed everything.

“My gut told me that was the thing to do. A different pathologist found invasive lobular carcinoma. His diagnosis of cancer was confirmed by yet another pathologist,” the “Sleepless in Seattle” actress told PEOPLE in 2015.

Wilson emphasized that seeking additional medical input could make a life-saving difference, noting that early detection played a key role in treatment outcomes. 

Following her diagnosis, she underwent a double mastectomy along with reconstructive surgery, a decision that marked a major turning point in her health journey.

Wilson Celebrates 10 Years Cancer-Free With Gratitude

In March 2025, Rita Wilson reached a powerful milestone, marking 10 years since becoming cancer-free. 

She shared the moment publicly, calling it “a celebration for me” and expressing deep appreciation for everyone who supported her along the way.

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“10 years. And I am so deeply grateful,” she said in an Instagram video, reflecting on the journey. She acknowledged that the experience wasn’t easy, describing it as an emotional rollercoaster that many survivors understand all too well.

Wilson also took a moment to recognize her doctors, family, and friends, saying the gratitude she feels now didn’t always come so easily during the difficult stages. 

While she doesn’t often speak about her diagnosis, she explained that celebrating positive milestones matters.

“I am thinking of anybody out there who might be going through some difficulties. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Anyways, God bless you all,” she shared, extending support to others facing similar battles.

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Rita Wilson Reveals Shocking Secret Her Father Never Mentioned

Besides Wilson’s health journey, her family life has also placed her in the spotlight in recent months. 

A few days ago, The Blast reported that the icon was left stunned after uncovering a hidden chapter of her father’s life that he never shared with his family

During an interview, Wilson revealed that her father had a secret first wife and child in Bulgaria before immigrating to the United States. 

She recalled learning the truth through official records, saying the revelation was “so shocking and unusual” that the entire investigation focused on his story.   

Tragically, his first wife died shortly after giving birth, and their infant son also passed away months later due to illness. 

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What affected Wilson most was that her father never spoke about this painful past, leaving her with unanswered questions after his death. 

She admitted, “He never said anything to us,” expressing regret that she never had the chance to discuss it with him.

Too often, human actors bask in the spotlight, overshadowing the captivating animal performers who breathe life into countless films. Hollywood brims with thrilling tales of actors and their equine co-stars, like John Wayne‘s beloved companion Dollor, Gene Autry‘s trusty Champion, and the legendary Rex the Wonder Horse, silent film star of the 1920s and ’30s. These enduring partnerships delivered iconic performances that continue to mesmerize audiences. One such collaboration shines exceptionally brightly: Jimmy Stewart and Pie, the horse who shared the silver screen 17 times alongside the Hollywood stalwart. Their on-screen chemistry, though less examined, was undeniable, and their off-screen bond was even deeper. They shared a distinctive language, a connection that transcended ownership despite Stewart’s many failed attempts to buy Pie. This legendary friendship stands as a testament to the profound bond that can develop between humans and animals.

Jimmy Stewart and Pie Had a Remarkable Relationship

During Jimmy Stewart’s robust career, he became an iconic face in the Western genre, known for classics such as The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Bend of the River. Out of all the Westerns he appeared in, a remarkable 17 featured him riding the same trusty steed: Pie. As reported by NPR, in a podcast featuring former Hollywood story editor Petrine Day Mitchum, who is also the author of Hollywood Hoofbeats, a book about horses in movies and television, Stewart and Pie’s relationship on and off-screen was the stuff of legendary folklore. According to Tom Hanks’ interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the iconic actor discusses his first Western movie News of the World, Stewart’s regard for Pie was so high that his only piece of movie memorabilia in his house was a painting of Pie, gifted to him by Henry Fonda. Hanks, who had visited Stewart in his final years and had a tour of the legendary actor’s house, said that Stewart’s co-star in 17 movies died a week after Fonda gifted Stewart the painting.

According to Scott Eyman, author of Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart, during the making of the hilarious Western comedy The Cheyenne Social Club in 1970, the then elderly Pie wasn’t feeling well and would sometimes be taken off the shoot for medical reasons. At the time, Stewart’s son had also just died during the Vietnam War, causing Stewart even more grief. Fonda, who was a talented painter, used some of the time Pie was on a break to do an oil painting of him. After the filming of The Cheyenne Social Club, Fonda presented Pie’s oil painting, to Stewart’s amazement.

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Unlike the bitter ending of Jimmy Stewart and Anthony Mann‘s professional partnership, Stewart and Pie’s bond remained strong until the very end. As per NPR, during the trio’s collaboration on The Far Country, a scene required Pie to walk alone in the street for a long shot that was being dolly-filmed. Seemingly impossible, Mann asked Stewart if Pie could handle it. According to NPR’s archived recording of Stewart himself, Stewart shared: “I said, ‘Pie,’ (laughter) ‘now, this is tough because you’re a horse. But you have to walk straight down there, and I’m not going to be on you, you see.’” As NPR’s archived recording reveals, after this seemingly long chat, to everyone’s surprise, Pie did exactly as instructed. “I loved him. I loved the horse,” Stewart simply said. Although it is only a written transcription, you can hear his voice and feel his soul in these words. As per Eyman, Pie’s painting is under Stewart’s son Michael Stewart‘s care, with an illuminating light that never goes off.

Pie Had Broken a Few Actors’ Hearts Before Meeting Jimmy Stewart

According to Steve Hulett, former Disney Animation writer and author of Mouse in Orbit, Stewart’s Pie wasn’t for everyone. War hero Audie Murphy and actors Glenn Ford and Kirk Douglas, among others, rode Pie, with some finding themselves in precarious situations with the equine. Glenn Ford, particularly, had an unforgettable encounter with Pie’s rage. Hulett quotes Stewart, “I saw [Pie] when I started making Westerns. Audie Murphy rode him a couple of times. He nearly killed Glenn Ford, ran right into a tree… But I liked this darned little horse. He was a little bit small, a little quarter horse and Arabian. I got to know him like a friend.” Stewart and Pie’s bond was immediate, a love story on and off-screen. Pie, the horse who almost unseated other leading men, became Stewart’s loyal companion, further solidifying the charm that captivated both film audiences and President Truman, who once declared, “If Bess and I had a son, we’d want him to be just like Jimmy Stewart.”

As per NPR, Pie belonged to a woman named Stevie Myers, who rented him out to various Hollywood clients. One of her most loyal customers was Jimmy Stewart. Though Stewart grew so fond of Pie that he wanted to buy him, Stevie wouldn’t sell. Nevertheless, this didn’t diminish Stewart’s love for the steed. Their bond continued throughout Pie’s life, creating shared memories that, like Fonda’s painting, continue to illuminate our screens. When Pie passed away, Stewart’s attachment to him was so profound that he buried the horse in a secret grave in the San Fernando Valley. Stewart and Pie’s relationship transcended the typical human-animal bond; it was a love story that lasted a lifetime, leaving an enduring legacy.

Horses Have Had Tragic Moments on Film Sets

With the majestic scenes that horses like Pie create, not all has always been rosy behind the scenes for the equines. Some filmmakers employed barbaric methods for cinematic falls. Trip wires snapping under hooves and hidden pits swallowing unsuspecting steeds were some of those methods. As per NPR, one disheartening tale that changed this involved Errol Flynn during the filming of Charge of the Light Brigade. Flynn’s outcry spurred change, bringing the American Humane Association onto sets and ushering in the art of the trained fall, which was an improvement in horses’ acting work environment and a reprieve for co-stars like Pie.

Though often relegated to the role of supporting player, Pie’s legacy extends far beyond being Stewart’s loyal steed. His presence elevated countless Westerns, his intelligence and adaptability allowing him to seamlessly transition between genres, from the comedic heights of The Cheyenne Social Club to the dramatic intensity of Winchester ’73. Pie’s career stands as a testament to the versatility and brilliance of animal actors. Beyond the silver screen, Jimmy Stewart and Pie’s partnership transcends mere movie magic. It signifies the profound connection possible between humans and animals, a bond built on trust, respect, and shared experiences. Their story offers a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, the most captivating scenes unfold not in scripted dialogue, but in the quiet moments of companionship. Pie, like his co-star Jimmy Stewart, is a true legend of cinema who deserves his flowers.

Apple TV has spent the last few years building a prestige empire on the backs of dystopian office drones, bunker-dwelling conspiracy theorists, and the hive-minded survivors of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. Severance made corporate dissociation a cultural event. Silo sent Rebecca Ferguson spiraling deeper into a buried concrete tube every week. So there’s something surprisingly refreshing about Elle Fanning playing a single mom with an OnlyFans account quietly bodying all of them on the streaming charts.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles, David E. Kelley‘s new show (and the eight-part adaptation of Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel), premiered April 15, and just one week later, it’s already one of Apple TV’s best shows, sitting near the top of the platform’s most-watched list. It’s got some real heavyweights filling out its cast, names like Nick Offerman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman (and every Big Little Lies fan knows what happens when Kelley and Kidman team up for TV). Call it the next Severance for viewers who’d rather watch a woman figure out rent than a man figure out his inner emotional landscape, if you must, but just watch it.

What Is ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ About?

For anyone who hasn’t clicked play yet, here’s the setup: Margo Millet (Fanning) is a 19-year-old aspiring writer who gets pregnant by her married English professor (Michael Angarano, weaselly beyond his years). He disappears on her, she keeps the baby, and eventually, she drops out of Fullerton Community College. With a newborn on her hip and rent past due, she pivots to OnlyFans under the alias “HungryGhost,” monetizing the very male gaze that got her into this situation in the first place. A lesser show would either exploit this premise or sanitize it into after-school special mush, but Kelley and writer-producer Eva Anderson let the sex work be messy, funny, and economically rational, the way it actually is for women who do it.

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She also delves into her ‘All Her Fault’ character’s arc (and eventual crashout) and how being a child star helped her connect with her onscreen son.

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Margo’s mother, Shyanne (Pfeiffer), a Bloomingdale’s saleswoman and ex-Hooters waitress who raised Margo on tips and hope, is scandalized and secretly impressed. Her estranged ex-wrestler dad, Jinx, (Offerman), freshly out of rehab and looking for a way back into her life, respects the entrepreneurial hustle. Her cosplaying roommate, Susie (Thaddea Graham), also becomes an unlikely confidant as Margo figures out how to run a business from her bedroom.

Apple TV’s ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Features the Best Cast on Television Right Now

Fanning, fresh off her Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value, plays Margo as wide-eyed but not necessarily dumb. In fact, her naivety hardens into something sharper as the season progresses, and that transformation is fascinating to watch. Pfeiffer, who’s enjoying a bit of a TV renaissance with this and Taylor Sheridan‘s The Madison, plays a mom who’s complicated and deeply unlikable at times, but also relatable in a way that may make audiences a bit uncomfortable.

Offerman, meanwhile, serves as the emotional MVP of the whole operation. In one of the series’ best scenes, he realizes that kayfabe and content creation aren’t that different; he and his daughter have both sold the performance of their bodies to pay the bills. His arrival as a kind of manny-slash-brand-manager is the pivot the show hinges on, and it brings with it a bonus: Nicole Kidman in spandex, a wrestling buddy-turned-lawyer who might be able to help both Margo and Jinx in different ways. Add in Marcia Gay Harden as the deadbeat professor’s terrifying mother and Greg Kinnear as an oily youth minister trying to convert Shyanne, and, well, the bench is undeniably stacked.

Apple TV’s Hilarious Dramedy Is Outperforming All of Its Sci-Fi Epics

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For years, female TV fans have been screaming about the domestic dramedy. When it’s good, it is one of the most rewatchable genres on earth, but most streamers have spent the past few years betting on big-budget world-building instead. That’s why Apple’s team-up with Kelley, whose success record with this genre is practically unmatched, is so exciting. Messy women, money problems, maternal guilt, a male idiot or two orbiting the chaos? That’s the kind of bread and butter we can all dine on for seasons to come.

A woman monetizing her body to feed her baby should not be the freshest pitch on a platform filled with multiverses and cerebral sci-fi, and yet, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the only Apple show that’s been lighting up group chats for two weeks straight. A show about a teen mom running an OnlyFans is not a safe bet in 2026, but Apple backed it anyway, and Fanning is the reason the gamble pays off. She’s delivering the kind of performance that makes you forget she’s been famous since she was six, finding a version of Margo that is funny and horny and exhausted and genuinely smart without ever tipping into a caricature.

The bigger takeaway, though, is that there’s a shelf’s worth of contemporary women’s fiction getting ignored while every streamer races to adapt the same five fantasy trilogies and dystopian franchises. Thorpe’s novel came out in 2024 as a book club darling, not a Comic-Con franchise, and Kelley turned it into the best new show on Apple TV in under two years. Imagine what could happen if more streaming platforms copied that move. For now, Margo’s Got Money Troubles‘ next episode is already available for you to tune in.

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As the countdown to the Summer House reunion’s airing continues, Lindsay Hubbard has revealed insight into its filming.

During a Tuesday, April 28, appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Lindsay, 39, reflected on the Thursday, April 23, filming event that reunited the Bravo reality TV series’ cast.

Lindsay rehashed to Cohen, 57, how she got to confront West Wilson about posting a March 6 Instagram Story of his ex, Ciara Miller, playing with Lindsay’s daughter Gemma, 16 months. “That really pissed me off,” Lindsay said before Cohen mentioned that the post may have been “distracting people” from speculating over his secret relationship with Amanda Batula. (After weeks of speculation, West, 31, and Amanda, 34, announced they were dating via a joint Instagram post on March 31.)

“Yeah, he used my child as click bait to, sort of, cover up his relationship, and I didn’t like that,” Lindsay continued. “And we talk about it at the reunion.”

Related: Lindsay Hubbard Shuts Down ‘Summer House’ Reunion Rumors: ‘I’m Activated’

Lindsay Hubbard is setting the record straight in response to a false blind item about the upcoming Summer House reunion. Lindsay, 39, took to Instagram on Sunday, April 5, to shut down a submission sent to Deuxmoi that read, “Lindsay Hubbard was just at Zero Bond nyc with her daughter post-uber eats commercial with Carl […]

Cohen, who hosted the reunion which is set to air on Bravo in multiple parts from Tuesday, May 26, then threw in his own insight from the event’s filming. “You told him so at the reunion,” Cohen began. “If ya’ll want to know if Lindsay was activated … there was one point where I was trying to talk to West, Ciara, Kyle [Cooke] and Amanda, and Lindsay is, like, all over me. I’m like, ‘Stop,’” he said.

Lindsay further reflected on the filming, noting, “I’ve been on Summer House for 10 years and we’ve done these reunions for nine of them, and honestly this was one of the most intense, dramatic reunions that I have ever experienced.”

Cohen agreed before referencing the recent audio leak drama that saw the network launch an official investigation over breached trust.

“Leaks be damned, you’ve heard this much of it,” Cohen told the audience, gesturing a small portion with two fingers. Lindsay then jumped in with yet another tantalising teaser from the event. “I had to beg Andy for a pee break, I was, like, ‘Please, let us go pee,’” she recalled, to which Cohen responded, “I complied.”

Lindsay’s WWHL appearance also covered where she currently stands with West and Amanda. In response to Cohen asking whether Lindsay had been in touch with the couple “outside of the reunion,” Lindsay confirmed that West texted her. “We filmed the reunion on Thursday, Amanda texted me on Friday, I responded saying, ‘I’m on my way to Stagecoach,’ and then West texted me on Sunday night, also still at Stagecoach, and I just haven’t responded to him,” Lindsay shared. “It’s going to take time for me to respond to him.”

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When asked whether she “will see” Amanda, Lindsay added that she didn’t know — yet. “I’m a little busy,” she told Cohen. “So, we’ll see.” Lindsay also reflected on how she formed a firm friendship with Amanda while the duo filmed the forthcoming Bravo reality series In the City together.

“I had Amanda’s back. This whole situation has disappointed me a lot,” Lindsay said on WWHL.

Fans were offered a glimpse into the highly-anticipated reunion when the leaked audio hit social media hours after the Summer House cast gathered in New York City last week to break down the ongoing drama over Amanda and West relationship and more. In the purported audio, Ciara confronted former BFF Amanda about dating her ex after denying it to her, and other cast members, for several months.

Sterling K Brown maintains he shares photos of his sons online for a serious reason. The actor says the decision is intentional, explaining that increased visibility could help protect them in a world where Black individuals often face discrimination.

Still, Brown draws a firm boundary in public, enforcing a strict no-photo rule so his children can enjoy normal moments without cameras.

While many celebrities shy away from putting their children in the spotlight, Brown is taking a different approach for a very specific reason.

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Speaking with Dax Shepard on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, Brown revealed that he shares photos of his sons as a form of protection. Shepard noted that he takes the opposite route, choosing not to post his own children online.

“Your children are obviously White. My children are Black,” Brown said during a recent episode, per PEOPLE. “I feel like the more I put them on social, the safer they are.”

Although Brown didn’t spell it out directly, his comments appeared to reference the discrimination Black people can face from authorities. He suggested that a level of public recognition or perceived access could help ensure his children “make it home.”

The Actor Enforces No-Photo Rule With His Kids

Despite his openness about sharing photos online, Brown makes sure his children have privacy when it matters most.

The actor revealed that he enforces a strict no-photo policy whenever he is out in public with his family.

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“If I am out with Ryan and the boys, we have a policy of no pictures,” Brown said, referring to his sons Amaré and Andrew, whom he shares with his wife, Ryan Michelle Bathé.

“The policy is because they deserve to have a regular night out. It’s their time,” he added. “Because Ry and I have a certain amount of spotlight or whatnot, doesn’t mean that they should receive less of us.”

Sterling K Brown Shares How He And His Wife Parent

Brown has also opened up about how he and his wife manage parenting while balancing demanding careers in Hollywood. With both him and Bathé working as actors, the couple prioritizes making sure one parent is always present with their children while the other is on set.

The arrangement was even reflected during their time on “Paradise” Season Two, where they did not share any scenes, so one of them could remain home with their sons.

“I always try to make it so that, okay, when Ryan’s at work, I get a chance to be at home with the kids,” Brown said at Shipt’s New York City pop-up on April 24. “I’m at work, she’s at home with the kids.”

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Reflecting on the setup, he added, “It makes sense,” though he did not specify who ends up spending more time at home.

Brown Says Kids Aren’t ‘Versions’ Of Parents

Brown and Bathé have long been intentional about how they approach parenting. Even before their children were born, the couple agreed on a guiding principle centered on allowing their kids to grow into who they naturally are, rather than shaping them in their own image.

Speaking to PEOPLE in September 2024, Brown explained, “There’s this idea I think that both of us agree on, most of the time, is that they’re not to be molded into versions of us. That they kind of are who they are when they come to you.”

“And we’re just trying to shepherd them to become the best version of who they already are, right?” he added.

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Sterling K. Brown Says Wife Almost Broke Parenting Rule

Brown added a lighthearted twist to his parenting reflections by recalling a moment when his wife really bent one of their rules. According to the “This Is Us” star, Bathé briefly tried to steer one of their sons toward dance.

“Ryan tried to make [our son] into a dancer for a hot second,” he said. “He’s a very good dancer, a very good dancer, and he looked around in ballet class, and he’s like, ‘I’m the only dude. I’m out.’”

Bathé, who joined him for the interview, said she had no regrets about the experience, describing it as “so cute” and “so sweet.”

Mike Vrabel‘s wife, Jen Vrabel, was photographed for the first time since her husband’s friendship with NFL insider Dianna Russini sparked controversy.

In photographs published by TMZ on Tuesday, April 28, Jen was seen wearing a large ring on her wedding finger while walking through Salt Lake City International Airport earlier that day.

The outlet also published a video that shows Jen, who has been married to the New England Patriots head coach since 1999 and shares two sons with him, taking her phone out while waiting to check into her flight. The ring is also visible in the video.

The public sighting comes amid Mike, 50, returning to work after a weekend trip to Utah to attend counseling in light of multiple sets of photos that captured him enjoying time with sports journalist Russini, 43.

Related: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini’s Photo Controversy Explained: What to Know

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini became the center of a media firestorm after photos surfaced showing the two holding hands and embracing at an Arizona resort. The images, published by Page Six on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, showed Vrabel and Russini at a boutique hotel in Sedona. According […]

Mike announced his plans to attend counseling via a statement shared with ESPN on Wednesday, April 22. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them. In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend,” the statement read. “This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them.”

It continued, “I have always wanted to lead by example, and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be. This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that everyone has given me and promise a stronger resolve as a result.”

Page Six initially published a series of photos on April 7 that showed Mike and Russini, who is married to Kevin Goldschmidt, linking hands and sharing a hot tub at an Arizona resort one month prior.

After the photos circulated online, both Mike and Russini issued statements to the outlet. Mike’s statement read, “These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable. This doesn’t deserve any further response.”

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Russini’s read, “The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues.”

One week after the photos were published, Russini resigned from her job at The Athletic.

Just over one week later, on Thursday, April 23, Page Six published additional photos of the duo seemingly kissing in a New York City bar six years before the resort visit occurred. In the outlet’s second round of photos, Mike and Russini are seen sitting opposite one another on bar stools amid physical touches between one another.