Blavity - Blaqly https://blaqly.com Latest Black News and Gossips Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:09:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Rise, Legacy And Blueprint Of Black R&B Groups Take Center Stage In ‘The Quiet Storm’ Book – Blavity https://blaqly.com/sub/the-rise-legacy-and-blueprint-of-black-rb-groups-take-center-stage-in-the-quiet-storm-book-blavity/ https://blaqly.com/sub/the-rise-legacy-and-blueprint-of-black-rb-groups-take-center-stage-in-the-quiet-storm-book-blavity/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:39:14 +0000 https://blaqly.com/sub/the-rise-legacy-and-blueprint-of-black-rb-groups-take-center-stage-in-the-quiet-storm-book-blavity/ It’s more important than ever to know your history, and DJ, music historian and author Amani Roberts has taken matters into his ...

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It’s more important than ever to know your history, and DJ, music historian and author Amani Roberts has taken matters into his own hands when it comes to tracing the legacy of Black R&B groups.

Through his book, The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion and Pain of R&B Groups, Roberts delves into the rise, dominance and decline of R&B groups while also exploring their often-overlooked yet powerful impact on American music and culture.

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Mabuhay, y’all! The highly anticipated cast of the premiere season of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale has been revealed by World of Wonder.

The new format, which features queens from Drag Race Philippines alongside other queens of Asian descent from other series in the Drag Race franchise worldwide, follows three seasons of Drag Race Philippines. The Drag Race Philippines spinoff was previously described as a “twist on the Vs. The World format popularized by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World and Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World.”

The cast includes: Arizona Brandy (Drag Race Philippines Season 2), Bernie (Drag Race Philippines Season 2), Brigiding (Drag Race Philippines Season 1), Ivory Glaze (Drag Race Down Under Season 3), Khianna (Drag Race Philippines Season 3), Kitty Space (Drag Race France Season 2), Madame Yoko (Drag Race Belgique Season 2), Siam Phusri (Drag Race Thailand Season 3), Suki Doll (Canada’s Drag Race Season 2), Sum Ting Wong (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1), Viñas Deluxe (Drag Race Philippines Season 1), and Yuhua (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10).

When does ‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’ premiere

The season premieres on Aug. 13, worldwide on WOW Presents Plus.

‘Drag Race Philippines’: Meet the 12 Queens

Learn more about the competing queens via their official bios for the season, as well as their Meet the Queens video, below:

Arizona Brandy – Drag Race Philippines Season 2 (Runner-Up)

Arizona Brandy is a vibrant drag queen from Makati and the first runner-up of Drag Race Philippines Season 2. Arizona has become a fan favorite for her fearless spirit and unapologetic authenticity. Now returning for Slaysian Royale, she’s determined to avenge her season and rise as a symbolic leader for the underdogs, representing resilience and heart in the drag community.

Bernie – Drag Race Philippines Season 2 (3rd/4th Place)

Bernie is a seasoned performer from Mandaluyong and a proud trans woman whose journey on Drag Race Philippines Season 2 inspired fans. Back for Slaysian Royale, she’s ready to bring experience, passion, and pride to the mainstage.

Brigiding – Drag Race Philippines Season 1 (6th Place)

Brigiding is a bold and vibrant drag queen from San Juan City who blends glamour and energy like no other. Hailing from Rampa Bar and part of the Divine Divas trio, Brigiding is ready to conquer Slaysian Royale and show the world she’s more than a fierce competitor—she’s a brand. 

Ivory Glaze – Drag Race Down Under Season 3 (9th Place)

Ivory Glaze is a Sydney-based drag queen of Chinese and Dutch descent who competed on Drag Race Down Under Season 3. Known for her sleek looks and quick wit, she’s back for Slaysian Royale to spotlight queer Asian excellence and rewrite her legacy.

Khianna – Drag Race Philippines Season 3 (Runner-Up)

Fresh from Season 3, runner-up, Khianna from Cagayan de Oro is back and bolder than ever. Even though her season has just ended, she’s ready to face the pressure and push further, fly higher, and rep Filipino excellence in Slaysian Royale.

Kitty Space – Drag Race France Season 2 (9th Place)

Originally rising to fame on Drag Race France Season 2, Kitty Space is a Paris-based queen with proud Vietnamese heritage and a flair for the futuristic and avant-garde looks, Now ready to launch into Slaysian Royale, Kitty Space is on a mission to celebrate Asian identity while proving that drag, like space, has no limits.

Madame Yoko – Drag Race Belgique Season 2 (8th Place)

Representing Drag Race Belgique Season 2, Madame Yoko is a bold blend of Vietnamese flair and Luxembourgish elegance. Refined yet rebellious, with a commanding stage presence and a love for high-concept fashion, Madame Yoko is here to challenge expectations and claim her crown with style and substance.

Siam Phusri – Drag Race Thailand Season 3 (7th Place)

Fresh from Drag Race Thailand Season 3, Siam Phusri is the definition of fierce finesse. With deep Thai roots woven into every stitch of her Runway looks, she’s a queen with a passion for storytelling. On Slaysian Royale, she’s ready to elevate Southeast Asian excellence and prove she’s not just a beauty, but a force.

Suki Doll – Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 (9th Place)

The polyglot queen from Canada’s Drag Race Season 2, Suki Doll is a visionary designer with an avant-garde edge known for serving couture with cultural depth and a commanding presence. On Slaysian Royale, Suki isn’t just representing her heritage, she’s redefining what it means to be a global drag icon.

Sum Ting Wong – RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 (7th Place)

Sum Ting Wong, a British-Chinese-Vietnamese drag performer, made history as the first Asian queen on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1. She is now ready to defy expectations and showcase her charisma, talent, and fierce personality to snatch the crown on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.

Viñas Deluxe – Drag Race Philippines Season 1 (7th Place)

Known as the “National Mouth of the Philippines,” Viñas Deluxe is a queen of comedy, charisma, and chaos. Now back for Slaysian Royale, Viñas is ready to prove the world hasn’t seen the full extent of her deluxeness.

Yuhua – RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 (12th Place)

Yuhua is a Chinese-American drag queen, singer, and actor known for her sharp wit, bubbly personality and fashion sense on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10. Always proud of her Asian heritage, she’s out to prove she’s a queen to watch out for in Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.

“Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale” is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Alex Godinez – Lopez and Maricel Ticar Santos serve as Executive Producers on the series.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty will be back on Prime Video soon for its third and final season. But what time does the last season drop on July 16?

The series is expected to see the seasons-long love triangle between Belly (Lola Tung) and brothers Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), and Conrad (Christopher Briney) come to an end.

Here’s the official description for Season 3:

It’s the end of her junior year of college, and Belly’s looking forward to another summer in Cousins with her soulmate, Jeremiah. Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring her first love Conrad back into her life. Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart. Summer will never be the same… 

The series overall is described as ” a multigenerational drama that hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship. It is a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.”

Prime Video sent a warning to fans against hate speech

Ahead of the premiere, Prime Video warned fans not to use hate speech against or bully the cast and crew.

The show’s official account posted a message that said, “Cousins is our safe place. Everything good, everything magical. Let’s keep the conversation kind this summer. We have a ZERO tolerance policy for bullying and hate speech. If you engage in any of the following you will be banned.”

The post also listed “community guidelines that said the following behavior would be banned: “hate speech or bullying,” “targeting our cast or crew” and “harassing or doxxing members of the community.”

PSA for the Summer community pic.twitter.com/qTm8IlIFsN— The Summer I Turned Pretty (@thesummeritp) July 14, 2025

Here’s the exact time that ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 premieres

The Season 3 premiere comes out at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on July 16. The first two episodes will be available on the 16th, after this, each episode airs weekly on Wednesdays until the season finale on Sept 17. The season has 11 episodes.
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The mysterious and cerebral drama Severance came out on top during the 2025 Emmy nominations ceremony, earning a total of 27 nominations overall.

Among its many nominations, the Apple TV+ series has been recognized in the Outstanding Drama Series category as well as Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, with Zach Cherry and Tramell Tillman both representing the series in the latter.

As per usual, Abbott Elementary and The Bear are excelling in the comedy categories. Each show is nominated in the Outstanding Comedy Series category. Quinta Brunson was nominated for Writing for a Comedy Series and Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, with Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph vying for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Also competing in that category is Liza Colón-Zayas for The Bear. Ayo Edebiri is also nominated for Directing for a Comedy Series for the Bear episode “Napkins,” and as Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

The Studio also earned several comedy nominations, including Anthony Mackie and Zoë Kravitz in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series categories, respectively.

Adolescence scored big during the nominations ceremony, earning a nod in the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category. Stephen Graham has also been nominated in Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, as well as in Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series alongside Jack Thorne. Ashley Walters earned a nomination for Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series.

Another anthology, Black Mirror, had a respectable showing, with Rashida Jones earning a Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series nomination. The series also earned an overall Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series nomination.

The White Lotus earned a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series, with Natasha Rothwell nominated in Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Also in the drama category, The Last of Us had considerable popularity, including a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series and a nomination for Jeffrey Wright in Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

RuPaul’s Drag Race, which recently lost its long-held Emmy dominance to The Traitors, must once again compete in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category. RuPaul is also nominated in the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program category. The behind-the-scenes aftershow RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked earned a nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.

Steve Harvey is also on the board in the reality category, earning a nomination for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for Celebrity Family Feud, which is also nominated for Outstanding Game Show.

Another reality staple, Shark Tank’s Daymond John, has been nominated in the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program category, alongside his fellow Sharks. The series is also nominated for Outstanding Structured Reality Program.

Several other stars earned nominations in various categories. Uzo Aduba was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the now-canceled whodunnit The Residence, while Sterling K. Brown is nominated for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Paradise. Brian Tyree Henry is nominated for Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for Dope Thief. Colman Domingo, Jessica Williams, and Ruth Negga all earned Supporting Actor or Actress nominations—Domingo for The Four Seasons, Williams for Shrinking, and Negga for Presumed Innocent. Meanwhile, Giancarlo Esposito (The Boys), Forest Whitaker (Andor), and Cynthia Erivo (Poker Face) were nominated in Guest Actor or Guest Actress in a Drama Series categories.

In the Outstanding Narrator category, Idris Elba is nominated for Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color and Barack Obama for Our Oceans. Rebel Ridge, starring Aaron Pierre, is nominated for Outstanding Television Movie, and Patrice: The Movie, a film about an interracial disabled couple’s fight for marriage equality and disability rights, is nominated for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. once again earns an Emmy nomination in the Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special category for Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Queer Eye is nominated for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, and the Jemele Hill-produced docuseries Simone Biles Rising is nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

Last but not least, Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé are also Emmy contenders. The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, produced by Jay-Z and pgLang, is nominated for Outstanding Variety Special (Live), competing alongside Beyoncé Bowl.

Check out the full list below:

Outstanding Drama Series

Andor

The Diplomat

The Last of Us

Paradise

The Pitt

Severance

Slow Horses

The White Lotus

Outstanding Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

Hacks

Nobody Wants This

Only Murders in the Building

Shrinking

The Studio

What We Do in the Shadows

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Adolescence

Black Mirror

Dying for Sex

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

The Penguin

Outstanding Television Movie

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

The Gorge

Mountainhead

Nonnas

Rebel Ridge

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

The Amazing Race

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Survivor

Top Chef

The Traitors

Outstanding Talk Series

The Daily Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Saturday Night Live

Acting Categories(All official names verified against the Television Academy list)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us

Adam Scott, Severance

Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Kathy Bates, Matlock

Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters

Britt Lower, Severance

Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us

Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Zach Cherry, Severance

Walton Goggins, The White Lotus

Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus

James Marsden, Paradise

Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus

Tramell Tillman, Severance

John Turturro, Severance

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Patricia Arquette, Severance

Carrie Coon, The White Lotus

Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt

Julianne Nicholson, Paradise

Parker Posey, The White Lotus

Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus

Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Giancarlo Esposito, The Boys

Scott Glenn, The White Lotus

Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt

Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us

Forest Whitaker, Andor

Jeffrey Wright, The Last of Us

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Jane Alexander, Severance

Gwendoline Christie, Severance

Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us

Cherry Jones, The Handmaid’s Tale

Catherine O’Hara, The Last of Us

Merritt Wever, Severance

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This

Seth Rogen, The Studio

Jason Segel, Shrinking

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Uzo Aduba, The Residence

Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Jean Smart, Hacks

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Ike Barinholtz, The Studio

Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons

Harrison Ford, Shrinking

Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere

Ebon Moss‑Bachrach, The Bear

Michael Urie, Shrinking

Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Liza Colón‑Zayas, The Bear

Hannah Einbinder, Hacks

Kathryn Hahn, The Studio

Janelle James, Abbott Elementary

Catherine O’Hara, The Studio

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary

Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Jon Bernthal, The Bear

Bryan Cranston, The Studio

Dave Franco, The Studio

Ron Howard, The Studio

Anthony Mackie, The Studio

Martin Scorsese, The Studio

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Olivia Colman, The Bear

Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear

Cynthia Erivo, Poker Face

Robby Hoffman, Hacks

Zoë Kravitz, The Studio

Julianne Nicholson, Hacks

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Colin Farrell, The Penguin

Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent

Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief

Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer

Meghann Fahy, Sirens

Rashida Jones, Black Mirror

Cristin Milioti, The Penguin

Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent

Owen Cooper, Adolescence

Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex

Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent

Ashley Walters, Adolescence

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent

Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin

Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex

Christine Tremarco, Adolescence

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks

Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke‑Norton, Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal

Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez, The Studio

Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Dan Gilroy, Andor

Joe Sachs, The Pitt

R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt

Dan Erickson, Severance

Will Smith, Slow Horses

Mike White, The White Lotus

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali, Black Mirror

Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether, Dying for Sex

Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin

Joshua Zetumer, Say Nothing

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Lucia Aniello, Hacks

James Burrows, Mid‑Century Modern

Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal

Seth Rogen, The Studio

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Janus Metz, Andor

Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt

John Wells, The Pitt

Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance

Ben Stiller, Severance

Adam Randall, Slow Horses

Mike White, The White Lotus

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Philip Barantini, Adolescence

Shannon Murphy, Dying for Sex

Helen Shaver, The Penguin

Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin

Nicole Kassell, Sirens

Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day

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The recently released trailer for “Wednesday” season two offers a tantalizing first look at what promises to be another thrilling chapter in Wednesday Addams’ journey at Nevermore Academy. Packed with stunning visuals, the new footage hints at major plot twists and emotional moments that already have the fandom buzzing with speculation and discussion. In the latest preview, Jenna Ortega’s character returns to school to a heartfelt welcome, with classmates singing her praises after heroically saving Nevermore in season one.

This moment highlights how much Wednesday has evolved, not merely as a solitary, enigmatic figure, but as a valued member of the Nevermore community. However, the tone quickly darkens as the titular character begins experiencing unsettling visions, including haunting glimpses of a troubling future and Enid’s fate. These prophetic moments kick off the season’s central mystery, thrusting Wednesday into a new mission to uncover dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. The trailer closes with a key detail: “Wednesday” season two will be split into two parts, with the first dropping on Aug. 6 and the second on Sept. 3.

Who is Enid’s boyfriend, and why do people ship her with Wednesday?

Enid Sinclair (played by Emma Myers) has a romantic interest in Ajax Petropolus, a Gorgon student at Nevermore Academy. Despite this, many viewers continue to ship “Wenclair,” a fan-favorite pairing between Enid and Wednesday Addams. Their dynamic, rooted in contrasting personalities and undeniable chemistry, leans into the classic “opposites attract” trope. The pairing has sparked ongoing debate and widespread enthusiasm among viewers, with many hoping the show will explore their relationship beyond friendship in future episodes.

Does Enid die in ‘Wednesday’ season two?

“Maybe Wednesday has the vision of Enid’s gravestone early on and starts suppressing her visions to the point that it starts to take a toll on her body,” one X user speculated after tapping into the Wednesday trailer. “I’m being so delusional, one trailer and I’m 100% Wenclair is gonna be canon,” another fan chimed in, obviously rooting for the pair to continue developing their bond in upcoming episodes.

Enid was alive and well at the end of season one. Wednesday’s rare and mysterious gift to see visions was gradually unveiled throughout past episodes, revealing her ability to glimpse possible futures and hidden truths. This supernatural talent set her apart and played a crucial role in solving the mysteries at Nevermore Academy –however, the season two trailer hints at a darker turn.

Wednesday is shown in tears after experiencing a vision that suggests she might be responsible for Enid’s death in the future. The moment is quite brief and lacks context, leaving fans to speculate on what’s to come and whether the vision will come true.

Is Lady Gaga in ‘Wednesday’ season two?

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Lady Gaga confirmed that she will appear in season two of Netflix’s hit series Wednesday. She’s set to play a mysterious new character named Rosaline Rotwood, a legendary Nevermore Academy alum and educator. Back in May, during the “Tudum 2025: The Live Event,” Gaga made a surprise appearance, performing fan-favorite tracks like “Bloody Mary,” “Zombieboy” and “Abracadabra.”

Prior to the official announcement, Gaga had teased her involvement, telling EW, “I don’t want to give away anything about being part of the show. I want to keep it extra secret – but I love Jenna, and I really had an amazing time!” Fans are eagerly speculating about Rosaline’s role, wondering if she will serve as a mentor, antagonist or hold some hidden supernatural power that will deepen the mystery.

Who is not returning for the upcoming episodes?

As with any show, changes from season to season are inevitable – and Wednesday is no exception. Some cast members not returning for season two include Xavier Thorpe (Percy Hynes White) and Yoko Tanaka (Naomi J. Ogawa). Regarding the former, creators have decided to move away from romantic storylines to place greater emphasis on the show’s macabre and gore-filled elements.

As for Yoko’s disappearance, Ogawa revealed on her Instagram that she would be parting ways with the series. “Due to the on going uncertain scheduling and not much progression in Yoko’s journey I decided to step away from season two,” she wrote while thanking her cast mates.

Who is the new villain this season?

In a six-minute sneak peek aired during Netflix’s Tudum event, viewers were introduced to a chilling new villain for season two, a serial killer known as the Kansas City Scalper, portrayed by Haley Joel Osment. The footage shows Wednesday tracking this mysterious figure, who is immediately established as a serious threat when he ties her up, only for Thing to heroically intervene.

Last season, Wednesday uncovered the killer’s identity through a psychic vision triggered during a kiss with Tyler Galpin. She then learns that Tyler is secretly the Hyde, a monstrous alter ego responsible for the murders at Nevermore Academy. Hydes are a type of outcast species awakened through chemicals or emotional trauma. Under the Hyde’s influence, Tyler committed the murders – often without any memory of the egregious acts.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Is Enid wearing a wig on “Wednesday”?

Yes, Enid’s signature blonde hair with pastel pink and blue ends in Wednesday is actually a wig. The show’s hair and makeup team used it to create her vibrant “dip-dye” look, which was intentionally designed to reflect Enid’s playful and creative personality. In an interview with Teen Vogue, the show’s hairstylist, Tara McDonald explained, “Tim wanted her to look really colorful and as if she dyed her own hair.”

Is “Wednesday” season three coming out?

As of now, there has been no official confirmation that Wednesday has been renewed for a third season. However, rumors suggest that the series may be operating under the working title Nightshade & Raven for its potential third installment, with production possibly beginning in fall 2025. Still, these reports remain speculative. In an interview with Collider, Jenna Ortega addressed the possibility of a new season, stating, “We haven’t gotten an official thumbs up or anything like that, but I know that the writers are… With a show like that, you kind of want to get ahead of the game. So, I think that they’re kind of messing around and throwing out ideas.”
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Just because Melody Rodgers is gone, it doesn’t mean there’s no drama on the OWN network. Kimmi Scott is activated in the upcoming milestone 10th season of Love & Marriage: Huntsville.

The supertrailer shows the cast in a lot of arguments. One of the more explosive encounters is between Kimmi and Nell Fletcher. The two women have had tension in the past, most notably during last season’s girls’ trip to St. Thomas, which resulted in a verbal spat over room assignments, with Kimmi and Nell having a screaming match.

Throughout the trailer, Nell has questions about the Scott brothers and their alleged infidelities. At one point, Kimmi asks Nell, “You think our husbands are cheating and we don’t want you to know about it?” Nell is also invested in the ongoing beef between the other husbands.

NDA allegations, family tension, and a party blow-up

There are also questions surrounding whether Chris Fletcher, Nell’s husband, previously advised the men on the show to have their mistresses sign NDAs—an allegation made by Martell Holt. Chris has denied this. LaTisha Scott, Kimmi’s sister-in-law, seemingly confronts Chris about it in one scene, which creates more tension between her and Nell. LaTisha also gets her mother, Miss Wanda, involved in her beef with Nell, joking that because Nell is slightly older, it’s more appropriate for her mother to deal with her.

Things culminate at a party where Nell and Kimmi get in one another’s faces. The men of the group seemingly interject to try and break things up.

When does the new season of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ premiere on OWN

The season premieres July 19 at 8 p.m. Check out the trailer below:

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The WNBA is officially returning to Portland, reviving the Portland Fire name after the original franchise played in the league from 2000 to 2002.

According to KATU, the announcement was made live on Good Morning America from the Sports Bra, a women’s sports bar in northeast Portland.

“Our feeling is that the fire never died,” interim Fire President Clare Hamill said, per KATU. “Fans have been waiting for us to come back, and we’re back with the Portland Fire.”

Speculation about the name had circulated for weeks after trademark filings revealed the league’s interest in reclaiming the Fire name.

The team teased the name on its Instagram account

On Monday, the team’s Instagram account, @wbnaportland, shared a black-and-white image with the text, “Our fire never died.”

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The team’s new logo, a flaming rose, is accompanied by a multi-color palette of red, brown, blue, and pink.

What happened to the original Portland Fire franchise?

The original Portland Fire played from 2000 to 2002 at the Rose Garden, now known as the Moda Center, alongside the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. Paul Allen, the late Microsoft co-founder and Trail Blazers owner, served as chairman of the WNBA team before he died in 2018, according to KATU.

Allen declined to buy the team in 2002 after the WNBA transitioned from NBA ownership to individual franchise ownership, which ultimately led to the dismantling of the Fire franchise.

Portland gained a new WNBA franchise in September 2024, owned by RAJ Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal, who also own the Portland Thorns.

The team has already sold thousands of season tickets

The group paid $125 million for the expansion rights, and the Fire and Thorns will share a joint training facility, which is the first of its kind between two women’s teams across leagues.

The Fire has already sold over 11,000 season tickets, surpassing a WNBA record, and will play at the Moda Center.

“We’re pointing everybody to the launch and the pace at which we’re moving, and just giving everyone confidence that we have our arms around it,” Hamill said. “We’re moving fast, and you’re going to hear from us a lot.”
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President Donald Trump appeared to crash the winning team’s trophy ceremony at the close of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

MSNBC reported that Trump has a friendly relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who invited him to present the trophy to English club Chelsea FC after the team won 3-0 against Paris Saint-Germain.

Why did Trump stay so long during the trophy lift ceremony?

The original plan called for Trump to hand the coveted prize to team captain Reece James and then leave the stage. Instead, he lingered with the team, creating an awkward moment as players hesitated to celebrate. Moments later, James lifted the gold-plated trophy skyward. Trump’s presence onstage took James and several of his teammates by surprise.

THEY DID IT! @ChelseaFC lift the FIFA Club World Cup!CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD GLOBAL HOME OF FOOTBALL | Live All Summer Long | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #CHEPSG pic.twitter.com/44SgOhV7n7— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 13, 2025

“They told me that [Trump] was going to present the trophy and then exit the stage,” James told The Athletic after the match. “I thought he was going to exit the stage, but he wanted to stay. And that probably highlights how big the tournament is.”

Another top Chelsea player, Cole Palmer, also shared his thoughts with the outlet about Trump overstaying during the ceremony.

“I knew he was going to be here, but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy, so I was a bit confused,” Palmer said.

Trump received mixed reactions during the game

On the first anniversary of the failed assassination attempt on his life, Trump joined first lady Melania Trump and several high-profile guests in his suite at MetLife Stadium for the highly anticipated event. The crowd cheered him ahead of the match but booed him multiple times during the game, NBC News and The Associated Press reported.

Booing as Trump emerges for FIFA Club World Cup trophy presentation pic.twitter.com/1974XnlWwr— Danny Kemp (@dannyctkemp) July 13, 2025

Chelsea FC received a replica of the gold-plated trophy

Trump admitted he kept the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy after news broke that the one James lifted was a replica, with the real prize now sitting in the Oval Office. In an interview with DAZN, he revealed that Infantino initially asked him to hold the trophy temporarily but later told him he could keep it indefinitely.

“They [FIFA] said: ‘Could you hold this trophy for a little while?’ We put it in the Oval Office and then I said: ‘When are you going to pick up the trophy’, and [FIFA President Gianni Infantino] said: ‘We’re never going to pick it up, you can have it forever in the Oval Office,’” Trump told the outlet, according to The Daily Beast.

The original trophy was crafted in partnership with Tiffany & Co., featuring a central disc surrounded by three rotating outer rings and finished in 24-carat gold. The estimated cost is around $230,000, and if not returned, it may ultimately be stored in the National Archives.

The outlet reported that the president presented the possibility of signing an executive order to have soccer recognized officially as “football” in the U.S.
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President Donald Trump has been in office for less than six months, but the Democratic campaign to replace him seems to have already begun. After Democrats fell short in the 2024 election, a number of the party’s biggest names and rising stars are already beginning to put their potential presidential campaigns in motion, and for many, that includes reaching out to Black voters.

For many Democratic candidates, the road to the presidency currently goes through South Carolina, an early primary state where Black voters dominate the state’s Democratic voter base.

Newsom and Beshear visit South Carolina with their messages

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has not formally declared his candidacy but is considered an early front-runner for the Democratic nomination, visited South Carolina earlier in July. Newsom’s visit included attending a Black church and making an appearance with South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn, one of the Democratic Party’s most influential members. Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign was revived after winning the South Carolina Democratic primary on the strength of Clyburn’s endorsement and Black voters’ support. Biden then supported a move to make South Carolina the first Democratic primary in the election cycle, further boosting its importance for potential nominees.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom greets attendees at Bella’s Simple Occasions event space on July 8, 2025 in Bennettsville, South Carolina. The governor is on the first of a two-day tour of rural counties in South Carolina, hosted by the state Democratic Party. | Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images

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Newsom is one of several potential Democratic nominees who have recently visited South Carolina or will soon travel to the Palmetto State. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who, like Newsom, is set to leave office soon because of term limits, is scheduled to visit the state in mid-July. He is expected to tout his progressive record to contrast himself with Newsom, who has presented himself as a moderate and criticized “woke” Democratic politics. Beshear also plans to explicitly appeal to Black voters, pointing out accomplishments in Kentucky, such as banning hair-based discrimination, removing a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and making Juneteenth a holiday in the state. “The current federal administration wants to make diversity a dirty word,” Beshear plans to say in an upcoming speech, according to excerpts that have been reported ahead of time, ABC News reported. “They want people to believe that equity means everyone isn’t worthy of opportunities.”

Winning over Black voters in South Carolina and across the U.S.

Other potential candidates are also drawing upon their appeal to Black voters, their relationships with top Black leaders within the party, or their own identities. Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to lead the Democratic ticket, has not ruled out another run for president — nor has her vice presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who visited South Carolina in May to attend Clyburn’s World Famous Fish Fry. Joining them at that event was Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. California Rep. Ro Khanna, a prominent progressive in the party, will be visiting South Carolina in July alongside Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson, the son of Civil Rights Movement icon Jesse Jackson. Khanna has been in contact with Clyburn, as has former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who previously served as President Barack Obama’s chief of staff.

All of these candidates would face a crowded field that may also include former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvani,a and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. With Democrats on the back foot in a polarized and Republican-dominated political landscape, a number of candidates are already making moves toward 2028. This early start matches the advice given by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who told The Associated Press that potential Democratic candidates “need to be more visible earlier” and that the party’s voters “want their presidential nominee now.”

All of these Democratic hopefuls have work cut out for them if they want to convince the party’s voters and their fellow politicians that they have the vision to retake the White House and reverse many of the policies currently being put in place. In order to do so, they’ll need to win over the party’s Black voting base, and many of the candidates are starting that effort in South Carolina.
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Jodi Huisentruit was a 27-year-old rising broadcast journalist from Long Prairie, Minnesota, who anchored the morning newscast for KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa. On June 27, 1995, the beloved news anchor disappeared without a trace. More than 30 years later, family, friends and law enforcement remain hopeful that one day her case will be solved.

According to E! News, Huisentruit’s producer, Amy Kuns, last heard from her that morning around 4 a.m. when she called to find out why Huisentruit hadn’t arrived at the station by her usual time.

“I called her twice. I talked to her and woke her up that first time,” Kuns recalled in a 2011 interview. “She asked what time it was. I told her. She said she’d be right in.”

But Huisentruit never made it to work. By 7 a.m., after several failed attempts to reach her, someone from the news station called the police for a wellness check at her home. When officers arrived at her apartment complex, they discovered signs of a struggle in the parking lot near her red Mazda Miata, E! News reported.

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Some of Huisentruit’s belongings were scattered on the ground, leading police to believe there was foul play and someone may have abducted her. Over the years, law enforcement received tips and interviewed persons of interest, but none led to solving the case and providing Huisentruit’s family with closure. She was legally declared dead on May 14, 2001, at 32.

A three-part Hulu docuseries, Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit, premiered on Tuesday, offering an in-depth look at the 30-year-old unsolved case that has haunted Mason City, her hometown of Long Prairie, and communities across the country, still seeking answers.

Here’s everything to know about the young broadcast journalist’s life, her mysterious disappearance, and how communities continue to keep her memory alive.

What happened to Jodi Huisentruit on the day of her disappearance?

Kuns recalled that when she last spoke with Huisentruit around 4:10 a.m., the 27-year-old said she had overslept but would be right into work. She was the morning anchor for KIMT-TV’s Daybreak, the station’s 6 a.m. morning program.

After time had passed, Huisentruit still hadn’t shown up. The person from the station who called for a wellness check at her home led police to discover some disturbing findings that prompted an investigation.

Exterior of apartment complex where TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit resided & mysteriously disappeared fr. on June 27 | Photo by Steve Kagan/Getty Images

E! News reported that Huisentruit may have been in a scuffle with someone as she attempted to enter her car. Several items, including a pair of red high heels, a hairdryer, earrings, a can of hairspray, and a bent car key, were found on the ground near the vehicle. Police had also recovered a partial palm print that did not belong to Huisentruit on the car.

“My first gut reaction was just to be mad,” Kuns told the Pioneer Press in 2015. “I’m like, ‘Where the hell is she?’…Never in a million years did I envision abduction.”

While police initially saw no signs of foul play, discovering Huisentruit’s belongings at the scene led them to believe this was no ordinary case.

“Things went from we’re just looking for somebody missing to we’re looking for somebody that was abducted,” a Mason City Police Department officer said in a trailer for the docuseries, according to People.

Did Jodi Huisentruit fear for her safety?

Huisentruit had dreams of becoming a famous journalist and reaching the national level one day. For many journalists, it’s typical to move around from market to market to advance their careers.

For the Minnesota native, she steadily climbed the ladder and landed the morning news anchor position at KIMT-TV in the small city of Mason City, Iowa. Huisentruit’s family was supportive of her decision to move away and pursue her dreams and didn’t think anything negative would happen to her.

“We thought Mason City was a real safe place for Jodi to go and work. It seemed like a nice-sized town. We weren’t nervous about it at all, and she seemed that — to feel that it was a step up in her career,” Huisentruit’s sister, Joann Nathe, said, according to a 2005 ABC News article.

More than a year after settling in a new town, Huisentruit became a local media celebrity. However, those perks led the young woman to fear for her safety and well-being in the fall of 1994 after she thought one user had gone too far and grew suspicious that a van was following her.

“She got very, very nervous and was even crying when she called my mom on the phone. So, after that, she was taking even more precautions,” Nathe told 20/20.

Were there any breaks in the Jodi Huisentruit case?

Huisentruit’s case had drawn years of attention from journalists and true crime investigators who wanted to help solve her mysterious disappearance. While many people nationwide felt a strong connection to Huisentruit and wanted to help find her, others did not want to get involved.  

Beth Bednar, a former TV anchor who wrote Dead Air: The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, encountered resistance in her research.

“No one wanted to talk about Jodi,” she told the Elk River Star News in 2012. “I never expected there to be an atmosphere of denial and a culture of resistance to solving the murder of this young woman.”

Over the decades, police officers have worked tirelessly to keep Huisentruit’s case open. From more than a dozen tips each month to questioning incarcerated people, none of the leads had led law enforcement to capture the person responsible for her disappearance.

“I think that the case is absolutely solvable,” Mason City Police Chief Jeff Brinkley told NewsNation in a June interview.

Each decade since her disappearance, the communities of Mason City and Long Prairie have held memorial events to honor Huisentruit, including a special tribute in 2018 on what would have been her 50th birthday. Now, at what would be age 57, there are still no concrete leads on what happened to her more than 30 years ago.
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