Star Trek has a new show out, and this is a list of its characters, as Starfleet Academy itself describes their identities and origins.
Caleb Mir: A human orphan.
Jay-Den Kraag: A half-human, half-Klingon hybrid.
Lura-Thok: A half-Jem’Hadar, half-Klingon hybrid.
Sam: A sentient hologram who is only a few months old.
Darem Reymi: A Khonian.
Genesis Lythe: A Dar-sha hybrid.
Tarima Sadal: A Betazoid with extreme-powers.
Nahla Ake: A Lathanite, hundreds of years old.
The Doctor: A sentient hologram, hundreds of years old.
Who stands out from that group? Caleb, because he’s a human, and I am confident I can pronounce his first name. The rest are like the roster of an unsuccessful superhero team with names I can’t remember or say. I don’t know what most of these words are; it’s a bunch of newly invented letter configurations with no real meaning. It all runs together into one big blob of alphabet nothing.
I’m pretty sure “nahala ake” is the sound people make when they sneeze.
Star Trek’s Original Characters
Now here’s the cast of the original Star Trek series, as the show would have described them.
James T. Kirk: A human from Iowa.
Spock: A half-human, half-Vulcan from the planet Vulcan.
Leonard McCoy: A human from Georgia.
Montgomery Scott: A human from Scotland.
Sulu: A human from Japan.
Chekov: A human from Russia.
Uhura: A human from Africa.
Among that group, Spock stands out as unusual and exceptional, because he’s very different from the types of people we’re used to. It doesn’t diminish the others, who become extremely well fleshed-out characters through their personalities and actions. However, it does give Spock an unusual starting point.
If I’d never watched Star Trek, I wouldn’t know how to pronounce Uhura, but I also don’t expect to be able to pronounce African names right off the bat. So that’s a good thing.
Who stands out in that group? Worf, because he’s a Klingon and that’s weird on a Federation starship. I know how to say “Worf!” without anyone telling me. Better still, it’s a fun word to say. Try it: “Worf!”
Data also stands out because he’s a robot. He also has a four-letter name, and it’s made up of a word I already know.
Advertisement
What’s going on with that Betazoid? She sounds interesting. Her last name is odd but simple and easy to remember. Would a half-Betazoid stand out if everyone with her on the ship was a half-something? No, no, she would not.
The Characters Of Deep Space Nine
Let’s try Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. That Star Trek show takes place on a totally alien space station, which means if any Star Trek series has a good reason to have a really wild group of characters, it’s Deep Space Nine.
Ben Sisko: A human from Louisiana.
Kira Nerys: A Bajoran terrorist.
Miles O’Brien: A human from Ireland
Odo: A shapeshifter
Jake Sisko: A human from Louisiana.
Jadzia Dax: A Trill from Trill.
Julian Bashir: A human doctor.
Quark: A Ferengi.
Who stands out in that group? Now it’s getting more complex. But half the cast is still composed of straightforward human characters with straightforward human names, people I can understand without a 5-episode story arc to explain their superpowers.
Ben, that’s a nice name for a Captain. Sort of like Jim. Or Jonathan. Or Kathryn. Seems like a person I can understand, and it’s easy to remember.
Deep Space Nine’s strange alien characters also have straightforward, simple names. The shapeshifter’s name is only three easy-to-pronounce letters. So is the last name of the Trill. Kira’s name is only four letters and close enough to a normal English name that I can probably guess how it’s pronounced. Her last name (actually, it’s more like her first name; it’s a Bajoran thing), Nerys, is rarely used on the show, so it doesn’t matter much. And because I took high school science, I already know how to say the word “Quark.”
Deep Space Nine managed the increased complexity of its cast’s origins and identity and then intentionally kept their names straightforward and simple. Then it gave the audience a lot of human characters mixed in with the aliens, so they had someone to easily identify with, without the need for extensive explanation
Advertisement
How Too Much Difference Creates Sameness
When you compare the cast of Starfleet Academy to the shows that came before it, you start to see the problem with the modern push to cram differences into everything. When all characters are a deviation, a subversion, or a novelty, difference isn’t contrast anymore; it’s the baseline.
Classic Star Trek worked because difference was relative. Spock stood out because everyone else was human. Worf mattered because Klingons were rare. Data was compelling because he was the only android in the room. The audience had a stable “normal” to measure against, which made the outsiders meaningful. Identity had narrative weight because it created friction.
In Starfleet Academy, there is no friction. When every character is defined primarily by how unusual they are, uniqueness collapses into sameness. The half-Klingon isn’t strange because there are multiple hybrids. The hologram isn’t unusual because the show already treats the artificial as routine. Nothing challenges the world because the world is already maximally diversified.
Half the fun in classic Trek is in exploring the differences between people who are otherwise the same. Those characters weren’t defined by their identity, which gave them more room to grow into individuals with their own selves, defined by their actions rather than a bunch of made-up words.
By defining your characters with diverse identities, this doesn’t create richness, it creates homogenization. Everyone occupies the same narrative lane: “I’m different, but I belong.” When that’s everyone’s story, it stops being a story and becomes wallpaper. Difference only matters when it’s rare enough to cost something. Without contrast, identity becomes aesthetic rather than dramatic.
Advertisement
In trying to make everyone special, Starfleet Academy and most other modern shows doing the same thing prove that distinction requires limits. Without those limits, all differences blur into none.
Daniel Radcliffe is among the most recognizable faces in the world. He shot to fame very early in life as Harry Potter, along with cast mates Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The trio, in the first decade of their careers, brought the fan-favorite characters to life, all the while making and breaking several box office milestones and impacting pop culture.
After the eight-part franchise wrapped up, the actors went on to do other projects, but none touched the same level of universal appreciation. Nonetheless, Radcliffe made interesting career choices, like the horror fantasy feature Horns, which over the years has emerged as a streaming favorite, a villainous turn in The Lost City, the surrealist comedy-drama Swiss Army Man, among others.
Things took an interesting turn for Radcliffe when the internet was abuzz with his fan casting as MCU’s Wolverine, a character made iconic by Hugh Jackman. While the latter reprised the role in Deadpool and Wolverine, some fans are still hoping to see Radcliffe in the iconic role. However, the actor recently addressed the rumors, calling them “very flattering,” though denying any possibility of them coming true. He told ComicBook:
Advertisement
“It was not. It was never real. It was a very flattering internet rumor. I was very happy about it, but it was never suggested in any kind of way by anybody with any power to make that happen. And, honestly, you would be stupid not to consider something like that, but if they do other Wolverines, being the person who follows Hugh Jackman is not on my bucket list for anything. For any role of his, particularly the role he has made the most iconic of his career, I am happy not to be doing that and let him keep doing it.”
Daniel Radcliffe Can be Seen in ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’
Adding to his versatile roles, Radcliffe is currently seen in NBC’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, along with legendary comedian Tracy Morgan. In Collider’s review, Tania Hussain writes: “Radcliffe’s Arthur is the perfect balance to Morgan because the actor commits to his character’s self-seriousness so much that it becomes the comedy. Nailing that tonal tightrope too, he pivots most refreshingly from dry, British discomfort to genuinely raw self-pity without a genre shift. Playing someone who wants to be this Werner Herzog, authoritative documentarian but keeps giving himself away with tiny humorous reactions that you need to see to believe, Radcliffe treats Arthur less like a man behind the camera and more a security blanket for his own emotional issues, and that’s where his performance gets sneakily rich.”
You can check out Radcliffe in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on NBC.
Samuel L. Jackson in Tulsa King Season 3Image via Paramount
Taylor Sheridan is easily one of the busiest writers in the world of television. Just last year, the scribe aired three full seasons of TV shows, and to make things even more impressive, all of those shows had previous seasons aired within the last year or two. The first series to kick things off in September was Tulsa King, the gritty crime thriller show starring Sylvester Stallone. One month later, Sheridan aired the fourth season of Mayor of Kingstown, which stars his former Wind River collaborator Jeremy Renner. He closed out the year in 2026 with Landman, his biggest show since Yellowstone, which stars Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter. He’s also hard at work on other shows like the third season of Lioness, and he has two more Yellowstone offshoots confirmed to air next month.
Yellowstone has been the primary vehicle for spin-offs from Sheridan shows, but there’s another of his hit series that’s expanding soon. Last year, it was announced that Tulsa King would be receiving its first spin-off around Samuel L. Jackson’s Reese Lee Washington Jr., who first made his debut in Season 3. The show was set to be titled NOLA King, and Dan Erickson was attached to write the pilot. Now, however, things are moving in a different direction. News broke this evening that the planned Tulsa King spin-off around Samuel L. Jackson’s Reese Lee Washington Jr. will no longer be set in New Orleans. The show will now be set in Frisco, Texas, and it has changed its name to Frisco King. Dave Erickson was initially attached to write the pilot for the show, but now Sheridan has taken it upon himself to pen all eight episodes.
Advertisement
When Does Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘Tulsa King’ Spin-Off Come Out?
Although it’s still unclear when Frisco King will be released, buried in the new report about the title change is the confirmation that the show will begin production next month in Fort Worth, Texas, where Sheridan films the lion’s share of his shows. As long as everything goes according to plan, the most likely window of release for Frisco King will likely be sometime early in 2027. Additional casting for the show and plot details are being kept under wraps.
Check out the first three seasons of Tulsa King on Paramount+ and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Frisco King and Tulsa King Season 4.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Release Date
November 13, 2022
Network
Advertisement
Paramount+
Showrunner
Dave Erickson, Terence Winter
Advertisement
Directors
Allen Coulter, Benjamin Semanoff, David Semel, Guy Ferland, Joshua Marston, Kevin Dowling, Lodge Kerrigan, Jim McKay
Advertisement
Writers
Joseph Riccobene, David Flebotte, William Schmidt, Taylor Elmore, Tom Sierchio, Regina Corrado, Stephen Scaia, Terence Winter
TEAM USA HOCKEY Trump Honors Gold Medalists at SOTU … And Awards Medal of Freedom!!!
Published
The White House
Advertisement
President Donald Trump just introduced the U.S. men’s hockey team as his special guests at the State of the Union address on Tuesday — showing the gold medal winners grinning from ear-to-ear.
They were honored for about five minutes full of applause, cheers and U-S-A chants that rang throughout the Capital building. Trump congratulated them — and noted it was the first time he saw Democrats rise from their seats.
Advertisement
“Here with us tonight is a group of winners who just made the entire nation proud,” he said as the team entered the House chamber.
Trump also congratulated the U.S. women’s team for its gold medal … saying they “soon will be coming to the White House.”
Advertisement
He then took a moment to single out goalie Connor Hellebuyck —who he says the team nominated to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“Think of it 46 shots on goal — and I ask him, ‘The one shot where you put your stick in the back and it bounced off, did you practice that? Or was it a little lucky?’” Trump said, playfully noting that Hellebuyck refused to answer the question.
Advertisement
POTUS made the promise just minutes after the Red, White and Blue won the overtime thriller over Canada on Sunday … telling the guys he’d love to have them experience his speech in person, while also joking he had to invite the gold medal-winning women’s team too, or he’d be impeached.
Advertisement
There has been some controversy around Team USA fanboying over Trump … but as Olympic hero Jack Hughes put it, their focus is on patriotism, not politics.
🚨BREAKING: Reporter ask Team USA hockey star Jack Hughes “Are you excited to go to the White House to meet Trump?”
“Yeah we’re excited!”
“Everything is so political. We’re athletes, we’re proud to represent the US. And when you get the chance to go the White House to meet the… pic.twitter.com/VHP3LJzbWY @KMGGaryde
Advertisement
The backlash didn’t derail the squad from their festivities … which included a trip to E11EVEN in Miami before hopping on an Air Force jet to get to the White House for a tour.
The gang even had some one-on-one time with Trump in the Oval Office … but several players opted out of the trip altogether.
Advertisement
Now that Trump’s SOTU speech is in the books … it’s time for these Olympic superstars to get back to their day jobs in the NHL.
As The Rookie continues its eighth season, the show will make an exciting crossover in its upcoming episode. This crime drama had crossover episodes in the past, but this will be the first where it’s not tied to The Rookie universe. Instead, the show will cross over to another IP that not only leans toward a different genre, but also a different format.
The Rookie is a crime drama starring Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, a 40-year-old who relocates to Los Angeles to become an LAPD officer and has to prove himself despite his age. The series is loosely inspired by executive producer William Norcross, who joined the LAPD in his mid-40s. While the show includes moments of humor, it remains grounded as Nolan faces high-risk situations and intense challenges on the job. But what happens when a series known for its serious tone collides with an online show built around comedy?
ABC has released details for The Rookie’s 9th episode, titled “Fun and Games,” revealing that it will be a crossover episode with the online game show, Game Changer, by Dropout. It was reported that the Dropout studio, where Game Changer is filmed, would be the scene of a crime due to a robbery report, and that one of the people in the studio would be a “familiar face” to Nolan. The plot reads:
Advertisement
“Harper and Miles feel the weight of their recent mistakes, while Harper is tasked with training Miles. Nolan and Celina are dispatched to a robbery call where Nolan encounters a familiar face.”
This Game Changer crossover will star Dropout’s CEO and game show host, Sam Reich, along with other Dropout stars: Vic Michaelis, Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, and Anna Garcia. The episode will air on March 2 and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
What’s ‘Game Changer’ About?
Game Changer is a comedy web show created by Dropout that first aired in 2019 and is still showing to this day. According to Polygon, the show combines “improv comedy, puzzle solving, fierce competition, and a prankster ethos.” While the show mostly features returning faces from CollegeHumor, like Brenan Lee Mulligan, it also had special episodes where celebrities participated, like Giancarlo Esposito(The Mandalorian), Michael Winslow (Spaceballs), Sarah Natochenny (Pokémon),Tony Hawk, and Howie Mandel (American Idol), to name a few.
Game Changer is one of many web shows available on Dropout. Other shows include Make Some Noise, Dimension 20, Um, Actually, and, recently, Reich announced on social media that Dropout will be the home of the online web series and British TV show Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared.
Advertisement
New episodes of The Rookie air on ABC and are available to stream on Hulu. Follow Collider to stay up to date with the latest updates.
Advertisement
Release Date
Advertisement
October 16, 2018
Showrunner
Alexi Hawley
Advertisement
Directors
Tori Garrett, Chi-Yoon Chung, Michael Goi, Sylvain White, Lisa Demaine, Lanre Olabisi, Bill Johnson, David McWhirter, Liz Friedlander, Daniel Willis, Toa Fraser, Anne Renton, Jon Huertas, Cherie Nowlan, TK Shom, Rob Seidenglanz, Valerie Weiss, Barbara Brown, Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, SJ Main Muñoz, Nelson McCormick, Marcus Stokes, Adam Davidson, Anna Mastro
Writers
Advertisement
Corey Miller, Bill Rinier, Zoe Cheng, Mary Trahan, Ally Seibert, Liz Alper, Nick Hurwitz, Racheal Seymour, Madeleine Coghlan, David Radcliff
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more!
Want to look like you’re dressed for the occasion, no matter what pops up? Silky skirts are an office staple that you can wear with dressy blouses to work or with casual T-shirts during weekend shopping trips. Sophisticated in design and skimming, we found 15 silky skirts that channel the look.
With a luxe-looking fabric that exudes luxury, these skirts are sure to meet all your style needs. As much as they look good, these skirts feel good, too, thanks to silky finishes. We found a wide range of shades, from bold polka-dot prints to metallic shades, that accommodate various work environments. These picks come from trusted retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom and Quince, so you can elevate your wardrobe no matter your budget.
Advertisement
Rich Mom Silky Skirts to Wear From Work to Happy Hour
1. Our Favorite: This dreamy maxi skirt topped our list for so many good reasons. Along with luxe silky fabric, it features flowy ruffles along the hem and comes in a trendy polka dot print.
2. Runner Up: Add a minimalist-inspired touch to your wardrobe with this maxi skirt. It features a waist-cinching drawstring that instantly slims.
3. Sassy Touch: With a thigh-high slit and buttery soft fabric, you’ll be inspired to wear this midi-length skirt to your next date night.
4. Sophisticated Style: This Astr the Label skirt features a posh A-line silhouette that you’ll seamlessly transition from all-hands meetings to company-sponsored dinners.
Advertisement
5. All-Around Pleats: If you’re a fan of elevated ruffles, this animal print number is right up your alley. It features an elastic waistband that supports long-term comfort, and breathable fabric that ramps up the comfort factor on warm spring days.
With flowers (soon to be) in full bloom everywhere, we’re letting nature set the tone for our wardrobe this spring. In just a few weeks, moody winter fashion will long be gone, and in its place will be vibrant, verdant hues that are flourishing across gorgeous floral-print blouses. Yes, we’re talking about the options below. […]
Advertisement
6. Discounted Find: Looking for a budget-friendly style? This silky maxi skirt comes in 33 shades, and it’s on sale for almost 44% off.
7. Colorful Options: Walmart shoppers can’t get enough of this elegant-looking midi skirt. You won’t regret nabbing this crowd-loved pick. One fan raved, “This midi skirt is an absolute wardrobe gem.”
8. Office Pick: When you can’t decide what to wear to the office? This Nordstrom-brand maxi looks so sophisticated and polished, you’ll find yourself wearing it on repeat.
9. Spring-Approved Shades: You’ll feel like a springtime dream in this Quince midi skirt. It comes in a festive butter yellow shade that’s right on time for seasonal pastels.
Advertisement
10. Sleek Slip: We can’t get enough of this sleek midi skirt. It comes with a stretchy elastic waistband that makes for a comfortable fit and a sleek, elevated design that makes laid-back T-shirts and sneakers look extra posh.
11. Yeehaw: All you need is a thick belt, and you’ll look like you’re channeling major Western vibes in this handkerchief-style midi.
12. Flirty Florals: This Vince Camuto skirt comes in a dreamy floral print shade that’s perfect for springtime garden parties.
13. Travel-Ready: One fan raved that they wore this silky Quince skirt during a vacation. “Love this skirt!! [I] brought [it] with [me] abroad and it was the perfect skirt for travel, including visiting religious sites.”
Advertisement
14. Wild Side: You won’t regret adding this animal print maxi to your wardrobe. It’s the perfect base that pairs well with tons of colors.
15. Mini Moment: Love an above-the-knee look to style after your last Zoom meeting? You’ll want to dance the night away in this ruffled mini.
Minimal mules, slouchy totes and lightweight cardigans — these are just three items that made up Jennifer Aniston’s elite ’90s airport style. She made oversized sweaters and relaxed denim look intentional long before ‘model off-duty’ was trending. Even her most casual outfits felt polished enough to inspire a mood board. Luckily, you don’t need a […]
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, per the Associated Press. And that’s the case even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail. By a 5-4 vote, the justices ruled against a Texas landlord, Lebene Konan.
Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for a majority of five conservative justices. He said the federal law that generally shields the Postal Service from lawsuits over missing, lost and undelivered mail includes “the intentional nondelivery of mail.”
President Donald Trump’s administration had warned that a ruling in favor of the Texas landlord would have led to a flood of similar lawsuits against the cash-poor Postal Service.
Meanwhile, in dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that the protection against lawsuits is broad. However, she said it does not extend to situations in which employees did not deliver mail for a malicious reason. Justice Neil Gorsuch joined his three liberal colleagues in dissent.
Advertisement
Landlord Says Postal Workers Displayed Prejudice
Lebene Konan alleged her mail was intentionally withheld for two years. Konan, who is Black, claims racial prejudice played a role in postal employees’ actions. Konan is also a real estate agent and an insurance agent. She claims two employees at a post office in Euless, Texas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, deliberately didn’t deliver mail belonging to her and her tenants. She alleges the reason is because they didn’t like that she is Black and owns multiple properties.
According to court documents, the dispute began when Konan discovered the Postal Service had changed the mailbox key for one of her rental properties without her knowledge. The change prevented her from collecting and distributing tenants’ mail from the box. When she contacted the local post office, she was told she wouldn’t receive a new key or regular delivery until she proved she owned the property. She did so, the documents say, but the mail problems continued. Those problems didn’t stop even when the USPS inspector general instructed the mail to be delivered.
Lebene Konan And Her Tenants Missed Important Mail
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Postal Service even as employees allegedly marked some of the mail as undeliverable or return to sender. As a result, Konan and her tenants failed to receive important mail such as bills, medications and car titles, according to the lawsuit.
Also, Konan claims she lost rental income because some tenants moved out due to the situation. After filing dozens of complaints with postal officials, Konan finally filed a lawsuit under the 1946 Federal Tort Claims Act. That law allows some lawsuits against the government. The case focused on the reach of the special postal exemption under the law.
General Hospital fans, we have got another rumor roundup for you from a credible inside source that we get leaks from. We’re going to chat about a major twist for Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening), a shocker for Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) I didn’t see coming. And two big deaths ahead, including a particularly shocking exit predicted.
We’re going to dive into all the scoop from our source. Our source has a very good track record. They dropped Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) as Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) killer way ahead of time, Chad Duell’s exit as Michael Corinthos. And just lots of confirmed stuff. A lot of their stuff pans out and that’s why I keep sharing it. Plus, we all love gossip and leaks. But as always, these are not official spoilers from the ABC network. I refer to these leaks as rumors unless and until they’re confirmed.
Will Kelly Monaco Return to General Hospital as Sam McCall?
With that caveat, let’s dive in. First, we’ve got an update on a past leak that we shared. There was talk about bringing back Kelly Monaco to GH and we’ve got some additional info on how this has gone. Rumor has it, the source says that Sam McCall‘s return was an idea floated by somebody at ABC Disney.
They thought it would help ratings and pick up some lackluster storylines. But that same inside source says that Frank Valentini shut it down and said he didn’t want Kelly Monaco back. I’d like to have Sam back, but if you ever saw the little clip after Kelly Monaco taped her very last scene, everybody was there because she had been on the soap for two decades.
Advertisement
Everybody was there. She finished her last scene and everybody clapped. She took a little bow. Everybody but Frank clapped. I’ve seen the video, so I just doubt he would relent on this.
Dante and Elizabeth Chemistry Tests and Becky Herbst Exit Rumors
Related to this, our source says they heard chatter that GH might be chemistry testing Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst). They do have scenes together this week, so watch for a flirty vibe and see if this is true.
Another source said that Rebecca Herbst may be leaving. General Hospital barely uses her, so in that regard, I think that is plausible. However, Liz and Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) seem ready to rekindle, so it would be strange to flip her to Dante. Liz and Ric just had a date and they kissed. I hope Liz sticks around and so does Ric. And they put Dante with somebody else.
GH actually let Rebecca Herbst go years ago, but then the soap caved in the face of a huge outpouring of fan outrage. They put her back on contract. I think there was a six or eight-week gap between when they asked her to leave, the fan outrage. And then them backing down and bringing her back.
Advertisement
I would be interested to see if GH had the stones to try it again. If they were going to get rid of Becky, having her and Ric leave town together makes sense, but hopefully, it won’t happen.
Jonathan Jackson’s Limited Return as Lucky Spencer
Our source says Frank Valentini wanted Jonathan Jackson back as Lucky Spencer, but Jonathan Jackson said no to any long-term return because his family is in Nashville and it’s just too hard.
We talked before in our last rumor roundup about Eden McCoy possibly leaving as Josslyn Jacks. The source said it might be a case like with Chad Duell grieving the death of a parent, as Eden McCoy’s mom died after a struggle with cancer.
Now we’ve got more info from the leaker. And the insider says Eden McCoy decided not to renew her contract and that General Hospital would be recasting the role of Josslyn Jacks.
Advertisement
Josh Swickard and Harrison Chase Exit Rumors
We got more confirmation saying Josh Swickard is definitely leaving and that Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) will be written out. Although the source has confirmed it three times now, I’m still going to call Josh Swickard’s exit a rumor because it hasn’t been confirmed by the actor himself, the soap, or the network.
If you’ve noticed, Finola Hughes is no longer listed in the contract section of the GH credits. We had some clarification from the source on that. They said the Anna Devane actress is the one who requested to be taken off contract. It was reportedly Finola Hughes’ request.
Steve Burton Jason Morgan Return Date and New Contract Details
Speaking of recent exits, we have an update on Steve Burton. It is now confirmed that we have another four weeks of Jason Morgan, give or take a couple of days, until late March. That is info straight from the actor, so it is confirmed.
Our leaker told us that Steve Burton signed a new contract before he left. Steve Burton then confirmed he would be back taping Jason scenes in June. His contract would have ended before then, so it makes sense that he would have inked a new deal before going out.
Advertisement
We also heard that Steve wasn’t happy with his storyline or the Jason Morgan and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) pairing. And that may be why the rumor from our source says they’re testing a new love interest for Jason.
Kelly Thiebaud said in an interview that she was shocked when she heard Steve Burton was leaving for so long. The Britt Westbourne actress said she confronted Steve Burton, and when she heard his reasons for leaving the role of Jason temporarily, she understood but felt really let down. Kelly said it’s been really hard and she’s sad that he is leaving.
Debunking General Hospital Casting Rumors for Gio and Emma
Just real quick before we get to the death info and the huge Lulu Spencer and Carly Corinthos Spencer news, I want to debunk a couple of things. First, there’s a rumor Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) is leaving GH. His contract should be up for renewal in April. And the scoop says that his rumored final air date is mid-June.
This is from somebody who’s not my usual leaker. It’s somebody else whose track record I don’t have a way to verify because they’re new on my radar. I’m taking that with a whole block of salt. There’s also been chatter that Emma Scorpio-Drake (Brayden Bruner) was out for good. That was just clickbait nonsense.
Advertisement
Be careful what channels you decide to go read outrageous headlines on. Brayden Bruner is sticking around as Emma. That’s been confirmed. That’s another reason I doubt Gio’s leaving because they need a younger set and those two are coupled up.
Two Major Onscreen GH Deaths and WSB Storyline Conclusion
Let’s talk deaths. There are supposed to be two onscreen deaths, one in the spring and one in the summer. I think the source specified “onscreen” to not confuse it with the upcoming offscreen deaths of Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) and Lesley Webber (Denise Alexander).
We’ve heard that the Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) thing wraps in April, so one of them may die. Hopefully Sidwell. Related to that, the leaker said the WSB story is going to wrap up sooner than they had initially planned. Fan fatigue is my guess; it has been dragging.
General Hospital: for Lulu Spencer – Carly Corinthos Spencer
Carly Spencer’s Discovery and the Willow Tait Feud
Now, let’s talk about Carly and then Lulu. The leakers said that Carly is going to figure out what happened to Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) or figure out that he’s trying to communicate. That would be cool because Carly would probably think he deserves his fate.
On the flip, Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) has done Michael dirty. I think Carly’s hatred for Willow will outweigh her hatred of Drew and she’ll intervene. I certainly hope this leak turns into a big fat spoiler because Carly would blow Willow’s life up and it would be fun to watch.
Advertisement
Lulu Spencer Storyline Pivot and Nathan West Investigation
There are reportedly some tweaks made to Lulu’s storyline. Originally, according to the source, she and Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) were going to be sneaking around having a fling behind everybody’s back. Lulu and Nathan would be outed at some kind of public event and it would cause issues for Lulu and Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms). Then Lulu would be angry and lash out, winding up in trouble like the hotheaded Lulu of the past.
Reportedly, the writers have now done a big pivot. Lulu is still going to have that crush on Nathan and she’s going to go dig into finding out what happened to him in these missing seven years. The new storyline reportedly has Lulu winding up in danger as a result of this investigation and needing to be rescued.
Another storyline note says that some villain is going to need Rocco Falconeri (Finn Frances Carr) and Charlotte Cassadine (Scarlett Fernandez) DNA for something. They only have Lulu in common because both have different dads. Also, we heard Britt makes a significant sacrifice and that might tie into Rocco or to Nathan. Stay tuned to see which of these rumors turns into a spoiler.
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Kenya Moore‘s hair spa is in deep trouble right about now. A new report indicates that the property’s landlord is in a legal battle with her company over possession of the building.
Kenya Moore hasn’t had an amazing last few years. In 2025, the reality TV veteran was fired from the Bravo production mid-season for displaying compromising photos of fellow “RHOA” star Brit Eady during an all-cast event, seemingly marking the start of a series of unfortunate events.
Article continues below advertisement
Kenya Moore’s Hair Salon Ordered To Pay Nearly $100,000 In Late Fees And Unpaid Rent After Lengthy Legal Battle With Landlord
TMZ reports that a Georgia judge previously ordered Moore’s salon to pay more than $80,000 in outstanding rent and utility costs.
Advertisement
Court documents reveal that the mother of one’s company, Moore Vision Media, was ordered to pay $43,988 by the end of late February 2026, and another $43,988.67 by the late March 2026, totaling $87,976.
Additionally, the judge reportedly ordered Moore’s company to pay $5,500 in rent per month until she vacates the property.
However, the landlord has since filed an additional claim, alleging that Moore missed her initial payment and requesting sole possession of the property.
Article continues below advertisement
Advertisement
Kenya Moore Opened Her Hair Salon In 2024 And Things Have Not Been Going Well For The Reality Star’s Business
Moore’s salon, “Kenya Moore Hair Spa,” opened to the public in 2024. Moore discussed the business venture on Instagram in late 2023, revealing she was creating a “luxurious safe place for one to relax and feel pampered.”
Moore explained that the salon was the right next step for her because she’s always wanted to encourage people to feel good about their hair, calling it her “passion.”
Moore has also taken “RHOA” viewers on a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to build her hair care line, “Kenya Moore Hair Care,” from the ground up. In a season 15 episode, the former Miss USA spoke about her “special” business and wanting to leave a legacy for her daughter, Brooklyn.
Article continues below advertisement
Advertisement
In the scene, according to the Daily Dish, Moore washed Brooklyn’s hair at the “Kenya Moore Hair Care test salon,” moisturizing and brushing it, showing viewers what to expect at her Atlanta location.
Article continues below advertisement
Social Media Reacts To The News That Kenya Moore’s Hair Salon Must Pay A Hefty Fee To Its Landlord Or Risk Being Displaced
Social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the news of the salon’s ongoing legal issues.
One user questioned how Moore could “rack up so much in bills” while being a “millionaire.” They added, “Like, how you not paying your bills?”
Advertisement
Another user wrote, “I wanted to see her and her business do well… One thing I’ll never do is relish in or celebrate someone’s misfortunes.” They continued, “Everyone has some struggles these days, and we’re all just out here trying to make it.”
A third user offered an interesting perspective on the realities of some public figures.
“Some celebrities live check to check just like we do at the end of the day the more you make the more you also spend… we’re all living in the same economy, regardless. It’s not easy for anyone,” they posted.
Article continues below advertisement
Advertisement
Moore Discusses Her Disappointment With ‘RHOA’ Producers For Cutting The Opening Of Her Hair Salon Out Of The Show
In a previous interview with Carlos King on his “Reality with the King” podcast, Moore expressed her disappointment with “RHOA” producers for not including more about her hair salon in her storyline.
“My all cast at the end of [season 15] with me opening my hair salon, which was my business storyline … half of it was cut out,” she said. “Yeah, so my opening of my salon is not in the season.”
“I’m literally building a multi-million-dollar company before your eyes, and they are not showing the steps to do that,” she added, claiming producers left out scenes of her building plans and taking steps to expand her business.
Moore Was Let Go From ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ After Nasty Fallout With A Former Cast Member
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA
This legal dispute follows a difficult period for the star, who was removed from the “RHOA” cast mid-season after a controversy involving fellow star Brit Eady, according to The Blast.
Since then, Moore hasn’t been involved in anything Bravo-related and wasn’t at BravoCon 2025. Moore also won’t be involved in the upcoming “Ultimate Girls Trip” special celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary.
Advertisement
“At this moment, no,” she said, claiming “legal” stuff was keeping her away from the network. “It has nothing to do with whether they thought I was a legendary Housewife or not.”
“Yeah, that’s a whole different legal thing that I think the powers that be are weighing out right now,” she finished.
Neytiri, as played by Zoe Saldaña, in a still from Avatar: Fire and Ash.20th Century Studios / courtesy Everett Collection
Director James Cameron‘s Avatar: Fire and Ash has been having an unsteady time in theaters worldwide for over two months. The movie hasn’t performed at the level of its two record-breaking predecessors, which remained dominant at the box office for much longer. Avatar: Fire and Ash, on the other hand, has practically reached the end of the line. The trouble is that it seems to be running out of steam just shy of passing two major box office milestones. The movie cost a reported $400 million to produce and likely millions more to market; it had an estimated break-even point of approximately $800 million to $1 billion. While it has been able to meet these benchmarks, it still trails the first Avatar film by around $1.5 billion, and the second by $800 million. This has made the franchise’s future uncertain, with Cameron having said that the planned sequels would need much smaller budgets to have a chance of being made.
In addition to being the lowest-grossing installment of the trilogy, Avatar: Fire and Ash also happens to be the least-liked, at least as far as critics on Rotten Tomatoes are concerned. It holds a 66% score on the aggregator website, where the consensus reads, “Remaining on the cutting edge of visual effects, Fire and Ash repeats the narrative beats of its predecessors to frustrating effect, but its grand spectacle continues to stoke one-of-a-kind thrills.” By comparison, the first Avatar holds an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes and remains the top-grossing film in history with a $2.9 billion global haul. Avatar: The Way of Water has a 76% Rotten Tomatoes score and is the third-biggest film ever made with a $2.3 billion global haul.
Advertisement
Where Does ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Stand at the Box Office?
Avatar: Fire and Ash is currently sitting at $1.474 billion worldwide, which makes it the 15th-highest-grossing film in global box office history, ahead of Top Gun: Maverickbut behind Furious 7. With revenue declining rapidly, it remains to be seen if the movie will be able to pass the $1.5 billion mark worldwide. It’s having similar difficulty passing the $400 million milestone domestically, as it sits at $399.4 million. The movie grossed $1.7 million domestically in its 10th weekend, which suggests that it will probably pass the $400 million mark either this week or the coming weekend.
You can still watch Avatar: Fire and Ash in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Release Date
December 19, 2025
Runtime
Advertisement
197 Minutes
Director
James Cameron
Advertisement
Writers
Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, James Cameron, Josh Friedman, Shane Salerno
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/Dakota-Johnson-Madame-Web-111523-0c8a01b2f82944e49b654cd8b56a78a0.jpg)
