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Business Upturn
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The Chi Season 8: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
If you've been riding with The Chi this long, you already know—it's not just a show, it's a whole vibe. After everything that went down in Season 7, from major power plays to emotional goodbyes, fans are buzzing about what's coming next. And yes, Season 8 is officially happening. When is The Chi Season 8 dropping? As of July 2025, Showtime and Paramount+ have confirmed Season 8 is a go, thanks to the crazy success of Season 7's premiere (over two million views—that's wild). There's no release date just yet, but if we go by the usual schedule, there's a good chance we'll see it sometime around May to July 2026. The Chi usually takes about a year to go from filming to premiere. Since Season 7 wrapped filming in October 2024 and aired in May 2025, we can probably expect a similar timeline. And don't be surprised if they split the season again—one half mid-year, the other later in 2026. Of course, that all depends on behind-the-scenes stuff, so keep an eye out for updates. Who's coming back in The Chi Season 8? They haven't dropped an official cast list yet, but let's be real—most of the main crew from Season 7 will likely be back. You've got Jacob Latimore as Emmett still figuring out how to be a good man and dad, Yolonda Ross as Jada holding it down with that quiet strength, and Lynn Whitfield absolutely owning the screen as Alicia, who had a major revenge arc last season. Then there's fan-favorites like Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.), Jake (Michael V. Epps), Kiesha (Birgundi Baker), and Victor aka Trig (Luke James), all with stories that definitely aren't done yet. Season 7 also introduced new faces like Rotimi as Charles, who had ties to the church. We might see him again, depending on where they take that storyline. As for guest stars like Phylicia Rashad, Kyla Pratt, or Karrueche Tran—they could pop back in, but that's still up in the air. And yeah, some characters like Douda and Zay were killed off, so unless there's a twist (and with this show, you never know), they're probably out. But Reg showing up again after being presumed dead? Anything's possible. What could The Chi Season 8 be about? Season 7 really leaned into power, revenge, and what it means to take control of your life. Alicia stepped into a major role after Rob's murder, and things got intense with rivalries and shifting alliances. Season 8 will probably pick right up from there. There's a lot still hanging in the air—like Emmett and Kiesha's next chapter, especially with a baby on the way. Will they make it work? Can Emmett actually stay grounded this time? Victor's double life is another one to watch. He's trying to be a voice for the community while also walking a darker path at night. That inner conflict is bound to blow up sooner or later. And now that Douda's gone, there's a big power vacuum. Will Nuck try to run things? Or will someone new show up and shake everything up? Oh, and Reg is back. That opens up a whole can of worms with Jake and Victor, especially if they're not all on the same page. At the heart of it all, The Chi has always been about more than just drama—it's about family, survival, loyalty, and love. Lena Waithe and her team know how to dig deep and keep it real, so you can expect Season 8 to hit just as hard as the ones before it. Maybe even harder. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MoneyMasters Podcast 7-24-25- Are America's Markets Still Exceptional
This week, Alicia Levine, head of investment strategy and equities at BNY Wealth, joins the to break down what's really driving the market to new highs – and why American exceptionalism isn't dead yet. To get more articles and chart analysis from MoneyShow, subscribe to our .) We cover why Big Tech still has room to run, which other sectors she's bullish on, and how trade deals and tariffs are quietly shaping inflation and growth. Alicia also shares why gold is rallying, what investors often get wrong about geopolitical risk, and why long-term opportunities still favor the US over international markets. See also: TTE: A High-Yielding Energy Play We Can't Pass Up Reminder: Alicia will be speaking at the 2025 MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Orlando, scheduled for Oct. 16-18 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register. More From The Fed, Gold, and the US Dollar: Where Things Stand FDS: Fiscal Q3 Estimates Missed, But Longer-Term Growth on Track KARO: A Singapore Tech Name with a Top-Notch "Zen Rating"
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Meet the contestants for The Block 2025
Five houses with the exact same footprint. Ten new contestants hoping to go home winners in 2025. Ahead of the 21st season of The Block, we have the lowdown on the five teams who will be building dream homes (and making drama) in Daylesford this year. Sonny and Alicia The only tradie on The Block this year, Sonny, 44, is a plumber. His wife Alicia, 42, ran a dental practice on the Gold Coast until quitting her job to do the Channel 9 reality series. Although the couple assured their three kids that they wouldn't embarrass them during the time on the show Alicia said that pledge quickly went out the window. 'Oh, we absolutely were embarrassing!' she laughed. 'As soon as we got in the car when we got home, we turned to the kids and said: 'Sorry!'' Before The Block, the couple had only undertaken small scale renovation projects 'like a bathroom here or there but never a whole house'. Alleviating some financial pressures for their family was the chief reason the pair signed up. 'It was absolutely hard leaving the kids behind,' Alicia said. 'They were our driving force and our motivation. And, on those tough days, we'd often remind ourselves that they're our reason for being there.' Robby and Mat South Australian barber Robby, 37, and his wisecracking best mate Mat, 41, (a hairdresser) hadn't renovated a single room before The Block. While Robby was a fan of the series, Mat had not seen a single episode and arrived on set believing Shelley Craft was one of the judges. 'Rob wanted me to do it for a decade,' Mat smiled of his friend who became a father for the first time just before they were cast. 'And I always said, 'There's no chance in hell,' because I didn't think that he would have the work ethic to do something like this. 'And he goes, 'Give me one shot, just one shot. So many people apply, the likelihood of us getting on is very slim.' 'Anyway, we got on and his work was phenomenal. We were a powerhouse together.' Han and Can A geologist who has worked in the mines, Han, 29, and her social media and marketing analyst girlfriend Can, 31, are eager to prove that women can do anything that men do on a worksite. Han (affectionately nicknamed Handy Han by Can) in particular, grew up on worksites as her dad ran a renovation business and would get her to help with bathroom excavations while she was still in primary school. The pair have no regrets about doing the series even though it proved a daily rollercoaster of emotions. 'The Block is the ultimate relationship tester,' Can said. 'It is a high-pressure environment for anyone, and it honestly just made us stronger in the end. Having been through this together and picking each other up each day and knowing that I could always rely on Han when I needed to, was so special.' Britt and Taz Married police officers, Britt, 30, and Taz, 30, had to leave their two small children behind with family in West Australia to compete on the show. A huge fan of the series, Britt talked her less ardent husband into auditioning. Apart from missing their kids, the hardest part of their time in Daylesford was adjusting to the weather. 'Where we come from, it's about 40 to 50 degrees every day so to come down here, and it's negative two degrees every day is a shock,' Taz said (admitting to wearing multiple layers even on sunny days whilst he was in Daylesford). 'But even when it was 20 degrees, it felt very cold to me.' The pair were very mindful of doing the uniform proud on screen. 'Every person that's a copper knows that they are always looked at as a police officer [even when they are off duty],' Taz said. 'We have been told that even when you finish being a copper, you'll be known as a 'former police officer'. 'So yeah, there definitely was that pressure. But we just stuck true to who we were, and we're pretty happy with how we came out.' Em and Ben Teacher and pole dancing champion Em, 33, and her engineer husband Ben, 32, auditioned for The Block seven times before finally making the cut. As the lone Victorian team, Em and Ben believe they had the home ground advantage over the interstate teams. 'At the start, we were like, yes, we'll bring all our mates up who are trades,' Em laughs. 'We thought we wouldn't need to look around for trades at all, but we're actually two and a half hours away from home in Daylesford, so we ended up finding all local trades here. 'We did have the home advantage with the weather, because definitely the Perth crew (and the Queenslanders) struggled. Taz was wearing three jumpers every morning.' The high school sweethearts have already flipped a few properties together but relished having a far bigger Block budget to really get creative. 'We've done things that we would never even imagine doing on our home renos down in Mornington,' Em said.
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Woman spends £250k to become Barbie – now her ‘before' photos are shocking the internet
A WOMAN who forked out a whopping £250,000 on plastic surgery has left people stunned after revealing what she used to look like. Appearing on the latest episode of former Love Island star Advertisement 5 Olivia was stunned by Alicia's pictures from before going under the knife Credit: ITV 5 As well as surgery, makeup, hair, and clothing make up Alicia's look Credit: ITV 5 Alicia underwent an eye-watering £250,00 of surgery Credit: ITV Over the course of the six episodes, the Loose Woman panellist met with various experts and patients to get a closing look at the world of cosmetic surgery. But it was when Olivia met Alicia towards the end of the latest episode that people were left stunned. Alicia's £250,000 left her looking completely unrecognisable, with large lips, breasts and long platinum blonde hair to complete the look. The surgery fan even donned a pink outfit and accessories in a bid to look more like Barbie. Advertisement READ MORE ON SURGERY At one point in the episode, Olivia was taken aback by a scrapbook full of old pictures of Alicia. Inside were pictures of Alicia taken when she was around 18-years-old, in 2016, but the girl looked nothing like the Alicia standing next to Olivia. Despite having the same blonde hair, the surgery fan looked much more natural, sporting a casual outfit and nothing too attention grabbing. Olivia gasped at the before pictures: "Oh. My. God." Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Then, speaking about if she knew her look would change so drastically, Alicia confessed: "To people who really knew me back then, knew what I was like, it wouldn't be a big shock because I've always sort of been quite outgoing and confident and sexual and stuff like that." In complete shock, Olivia continued to flip through the pictures, pinpointing different stages of Alicia's cosmetic journey, from breast implants, to a rhinoplasty. Olivia Attwood admits it was HER who warned Ella Rae Wise about ex Chris Hughes as she breaks silence But despite what some might assume, Alicia said her surgery has never stopped her from doing anything. "I choose my health and my looks over everything so I spend a lot of money on the stuff I put into my body such as food and that kind of thing. Advertisement "And I spend a lot of money on getting the right kind of filler, the best products," she explained. The surgery lover also revealed that she'd never want to go back to her old self, even as she gets older. "I just have such a fun life and I would never want it to change," she said. 5 Alicia looked totally different in the old photos she showed to Olivia Credit: ITV Advertisement 5 Alicia went under the knife to achieve her dream look Credit: ITV What are the risks of getting surgery abroad? IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high. No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK. Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Woman spends £250k to become Barbie – now her ‘before' photos are shocking the internet
Scroll down to see the shocking 'before' snaps PLASTIC FANTASIC Woman spends £250k to become Barbie – now her 'before' photos are shocking the internet Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN who forked out a whopping £250,000 on plastic surgery has left people stunned after revealing what she used to look like. Appearing on the latest episode of former Love Island star Olivia Attwood's ITV documentary series Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, the woman revealed why she chose to change her looks so drastically. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Olivia was stunned by Alicia's pictures from before going under the knife Credit: ITV 5 As well as surgery, makeup, hair, and clothing make up Alicia's look Credit: ITV 5 Alicia underwent an eye-watering £250,00 of surgery Credit: ITV Over the course of the six episodes, the Loose Woman panellist met with various experts and patients to get a closing look at the world of cosmetic surgery. But it was when Olivia met Alicia towards the end of the latest episode that people were left stunned. Alicia's £250,000 left her looking completely unrecognisable, with large lips, breasts and long platinum blonde hair to complete the look. The surgery fan even donned a pink outfit and accessories in a bid to look more like Barbie. At one point in the episode, Olivia was taken aback by a scrapbook full of old pictures of Alicia. Inside were pictures of Alicia taken when she was around 18-years-old, in 2016, but the girl looked nothing like the Alicia standing next to Olivia. Despite having the same blonde hair, the surgery fan looked much more natural, sporting a casual outfit and nothing too attention grabbing. Olivia gasped at the before pictures: "Oh. My. God." Then, speaking about if she knew her look would change so drastically, Alicia confessed: "To people who really knew me back then, knew what I was like, it wouldn't be a big shock because I've always sort of been quite outgoing and confident and sexual and stuff like that." In complete shock, Olivia continued to flip through the pictures, pinpointing different stages of Alicia's cosmetic journey, from breast implants, to a rhinoplasty. Olivia Attwood admits it was HER who warned Ella Rae Wise about ex Chris Hughes as she breaks silence But despite what some might assume, Alicia said her surgery has never stopped her from doing anything. "I choose my health and my looks over everything so I spend a lot of money on the stuff I put into my body such as food and that kind of thing. "And I spend a lot of money on getting the right kind of filler, the best products," she explained. The surgery lover also revealed that she'd never want to go back to her old self, even as she gets older. "I just have such a fun life and I would never want it to change," she said. 5 Alicia looked totally different in the old photos she showed to Olivia Credit: ITV 5 Alicia went under the knife to achieve her dream look Credit: ITV What are the risks of getting surgery abroad? IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high. No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK. Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS
