According to Variety, while we ARE getting a season 2, it probably won’t drop till 2027, which means fans will have to wait a long time to know what’s in store for our new favorite hockey players—or will we?

As many people know by now, Heated Rivalry is actually one of the books in the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid. In fact, it’s not even the first book of the series—that would be Game Changer, which tells Scott and Kip’s story. If you absolutely love the show, it’s worth reading the books, especially since the characters (especially Ilya) shows up in all five of the books. Which leads us to the question: If the first season of Heated Rivalry is based on the entire book of the same name, what will season two cover?

This one’s an easy question to answer: Season 2 will definitely cover The Long Game, which acts as a sequel to Heated Rivalry and follows Shane and Ilya into the next chapter of their lives—this one, officially together.

But if for some reason you won’t read the books (or if you’re debating whether you should) but you don’t want to wait all the way till 2027 to know what happens, have no fear: Walk with me, and I’ll tell you a bit about what we can expect from Heated Rivalry season 2, according to what happens in the book The Long Game.

Spoilers ahead, obviously.

Shane And Ilya Still Aren’t Out, But They Do Start A Charity—And Hockey Camp—Together

In an attempt to change the narrative around their rivalry (and prove to fans that yes, they can actually get along, they don’t hate one another), Shane and Ilya go through with their mental health charity. At this point, they’ve been together for several years, and while they still can’t be open about their relationship (or their sexualities, for that matter), it becomes a little less weird for the two to be seen interacting with one another. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s any easier for them to keep pretending that they aren’t in love with one another.

Ilya Moves To Ottawa For Shane—Seemingly At The Cost Of His Own Career

Ilya signs on to play for the hockey team in Ottawa so that he’ll only be living two hours away from Shane, and while he doesn’t necessarily regret the decision, that doesn’t make it an easy change for him. After winning the Cup with Boston and being praised as one of the best players in the league, his new team struggles to perform, and Ilya finds himself feeling down about the trajectory of his career. That being said, he does like his new team more than his previous one—he gets along with the players and the coach much better.

Ilya Struggles With His Mental Health (And Finally Gets Help)

A big theme throughout the book is actually mental health, especially relating to Ilya’s character. Through his point-of-view, we learn just how much he’s struggling with the past, the grief of losing his mother, his hidden relationship with Shane, and feeling ultimately unworthy as a person. He does eventually go to therapy, but it’s not a straightforward thing for him—in a way that is very true to life, it shows that healing is not linear, and that choosing to help yourself sometimes means having to do the hard thing to get there. However, he doesn’t tell Shane about his struggles for most of the book, causing much of their miscommunication to come from their general misunderstanding of what’s happening between them and to each of them.

Shane Deals With Homophobia In The League

By the second book, though Shane isn’t publicly out, it’s an open secret in the league that he’s gay (though no one knows he’s in a relationship). While the teammates he’s close to don’t seem to have an issue with it, that doesn’t mean everyone’s cool with it—especially the commissioner of the league, who tells Shane that while they privately support him, they prefer that he doesn’t change his public image by speaking out about his own sexuality or other LGBTQ issues. This adds extra pressure to Shane and Ilya’s relationship, since it now feels as if it’s becoming a threat to their professional careers.

Ilya Is Almost Involved In A Plane Crash—And It Changes The Trajectory Of Everything

While flying between cities for work, the plane Ilya’s team is on has engine trouble, and for a moment, he’s convinced he’s going to die. He writes a heartfelt message to Shane, who sees it later, after it’s already been confirmed that Ilya is safe; but Shane is so shaken up about it that he can’t help but get emotional. They both have a dark moment where they consider what life would be like without the other (or if they had never met), and Shane immediately drives the two hours to Ilya’s house so that he could be there when he got home. When Ilya gets there, Shane proposes to him, and Ilya accepts. While they decide to hide their relationship for a little longer, they agree to be less strict about it.

Shane And Ilya’s Relationship Accidentally Gets Outed

Shane and Ilya’s relationship comes to light when Shane’s teammate and best friend, Hayden, takes a video that accidentally shows Shane and Ilya kissing in the background. The video goes viral, and it doesn’t take long for the news to become a big headline that looms over the two. Not only do they have to deal with fan reactions, but they’re suddenly under the scrutiny of their own teammates (at least, Shane is) and the commissioner of the league, who threatens them to try to force them to sweep it under the rug. Ultimately, Shane and Ilya refuse to allow their relationship to become a secret again and post openly about being together for the first time.

Shane And Ilya Get Married—Twice

While the book ends around when the two finally get married, it’s actually not their first wedding. No, the first is earlier in the book, when Shane and Ilya agree to babysit Hayden’s children. The kids immediately seem to know that Shane and Ilya are in a relationship, and they ask if they can throw them a wedding; the two agree and become surprised at how emotional it makes them. At their second (public) wedding, Ilya tells Hayden’s kids that the wedding they had put on was Shane and Ilya’s real wedding.

Shane Decides To Move To Ottawa And Play On Ilya’s Team

Throughout the book, Ilya’s team starts finding their groove and begin playing better, though still not as great as Ilya was used to his old team playing. But it’s hinted at that the team will get even better in the future—especially because Shane decides to leave Montreal behind (especially after his teammates’ response to his relationship) and move to Ottawa, so he can officially and openly be with Ilya while playing on the same team officially.

The show was created by Canada’s app Crave but syndicated on HBO Max, but it started out as a best-selling book series by author Rachel Reid—so well-selling, it turns out, that once the show aired, the book almost immediately sold out in the U.S. and Canada. Which is a pretty big bummer for fans who want to know what happen with Shane and Ilya but don’t have the patience to wait for the next few weeks.

So whether you can’t get your hands on the book (but need to know NOW) or you don’t really care to read it but want to know what happens, don’t worry—I read it so you don’t have to.

Here’s what we can look forward to this season, according to the book Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid.

Spoilers ahead, obviously.

The first two episodes of the show laid the groundwork for Shane and Ilya—it showed their first meeting, their first flirtations, the first time they ever hooked up. We see Shane’s nervousness about the relationship (not that he would ever admit there was a relationship involved here) and Ilya’s hot and cold nature, especially when he’s reminded of his home country, Russia, and his dysfunctional family. But we also see moments of genuine connection between the two: Ilya trying hard to flirt with Shane over text, Shane’s emotional breakdown after seeing Ilya at an awards show (after Ilya had ghosted him for 6 months), and we also see concern for the other from both sides, even though they only show it in the moments they’re together. The foundation has been set—which means the more complicated aspects of the story are about to come into play.

Ilya Finally Lets His Guard Down—And Shane Gets Scared

When Shane’s team plays against Ilya’s in Boston, he sneaks off to Ilya’s apartment to meet up as planned—but things don’t exactly go the way Shane expected.

After they’re done hooking up, Ilya asks him to stay.

Shane is shocked but warily agrees, and Ilya makes them both tuna melts to eat while they watch a game on TV and talk. It’s the first time they’ve ever really hung out, and even though Ilya seems hell-bent on telling Shane about his other intimate relationships, it’s clear that their own is evolving. It’s even more clear when Ilya calls Shane by his first name for the first time ever.

Shane is so shaken up by this that, even when Ilya asks him again to stay, he leaves the apartment soon after.

Shane Gets His First Celebrity Girlfriend

While out with friends one night, Shane meets Rose Landry, an actress, and is surprised by how well he gets along with her. He decides to take her out, and soon the two begin dating.

It doesn’t take long for reporters to leak the relationship, much to Ilya’s dismay, and both Ilya and Shane continue to avoid one another. However, one night while in the same city, they both go out with their respective friends and end up at the same nightclub. Ilya shows up while Shane is dancing with Rose, and immediately finds a girl he can dance with on the other side of the room. When Shane sees Ilya, he freezes, stunned; and when Ilya realizes Shane is watching him, he also feels a jolt, but decides to try to make him jealous. However, Shane ends up leaving quickly, and Ilya goes home alone.

A few weeks after that, Rose and Shane have a serious conversation, where Rose asks point-blank if Shane is gay, and Shane finally lets himself accept that yes, he is. Rose is supportive and the two promise to remain close friends, though they end their relationship there.

Shane And Ilya Reconnect At The All-Star Game

Shane and Ilya don’t see each other again until the All-Star game, where, for the first time, they’re playing on the same team. While they’re both excited to see the other, Ilya is especially nervous, since he believes Shane is still dating Rose. However, when Shane finally admits to him that he and Rose broke up, Ilya can’t contain his glee.

When it’s finally time for the game, the two of them feel the adrenaline rush of finally getting to play together, so much so that Ilya kisses Shane on the cheek in the middle of the game—and plays it off as him just being playful and excited.

Later, after the game, Ilya finds Shane on the beach, and Shane asks if they can go back to the hotel and talk. When they get there, Shane admits to Ilya that he has come to terms with the fact that he’s gay and brings up the last day they spent together. Shane asks if Ilya would want to be with him, and Ilya says they can’t be together because of Russia’s stance on homosexuality and his own family’s compliance to that. He finally begins to open up about his life, telling Shane that his mother had died when he was young and that his father now has Alzheimer’s.

Ilya’s Father Dies And Shane Gets Injured

Soon after the All-Star game, Shane and Ilya begin texting more casually. They meet up before a game they’re supposed to play against one another, and Ilya admits to Shane that his father is dying. Shane doesn’t hear from Ilya after the game, but learns the next day that Ilya isn’t traveling with his team to the next city. He ends up calling Ilya and finds out he’s gone to Moscow for his father’s funeral.

Shane continues to check up on Ilya, leading to several phone calls between the two (and one in which Ilya admits that he’s fallen in love with Shane and is unsure what to do about it, but he says it in Russian, so Shane doesn’t understand).

Later, while Shane and Ilya play their final game of the season together, Shane gets injured by one of Ilya’s teammates. He’s knocked out cold, though he comes to when the medical team shows up—and that’s when he notices that Ilya stays by his side, panicked, until Shane’s carried out of the arena for medical attention.

The next day, Ilya doesn’t travel with his team and instead goes to visit Shane in the hospital. He tells Shane how scared he’d been, and when Shane asks if Ilya would stay with him at his cabin over the summer, Ilya tells him he’ll consider it.

Scott Hunter Comes Out

Shane fully believes that Ilya is planning to end their relationship, but all of that changes when New York wins the Stanley Cup. Shane and Ilya text back and forth while watching it, and they’re both floored when, on national TV, Stanley Cup champion Scott Hunter kisses a man in celebration.

(To be clear, yes, this is Kip from the third episode of the show, but Ilya and Shane don’t know that. There’s a reason the third episode focused on a different couple.)

This is a catalyst moment for the characters, who realize that maybe want they want is something they could possibly have. Ilya immediately calls Shane and says he’ll spend the summer with him at his cabin.

Shane And Ilya Finally Admit Their Feelings

At Shane’s cabin, Ilya finally admits to Shane that he’s in love with him, and Shane says it back. The two spend the rest of their time there together brainstorming how they could work as a couple, committed to trying to make it work.

While at the cabin, Shane’s father walks in on Shane and Ilya kissing but quickly leaves. Shane and Ilya decide to visit Shane’s parents to finally come clean, with Shane coming out as gay and also admitting that he and Ilya are officially a couple. His parents are shocked, but they are immediately supportive and help the two come up with a plan that will allow them to see each other more often: They decide Ilya should sign on to a new team, and that Ilya and Shane will start a mental health charity together to change the narrative about their rivalry. While they’re still secret about their relationship, they’re officially together.

So, that’s that. But truthfully, if you get the chance to read the book, do it. It may be hard to get your hands on, but if you’re a fan of the show, you’ll probably love all the extra context the books give—including more insight into Shane and Ilya’s minds and why they act the way they do.

You can watch Heated Rivalry on HBO Max or read the book here.

Cancer men really shine when it comes to long-term commitments. They’re emotional and intuitive and are (usually) unafraid of the vulnerability that comes with that, which means they’re likely to not only communicate their needs but to listen to yours. Cancer men want to see their partners happy and comfortable, which means they’ll always put in a little effort to make you feel special and loved. And since Cancers have a tendency to be homebodies, they’ll also put a little extra effort into making your home feel cozy, unique, and well-loved, and who doesn’t love that? 

Taurus

Like Cancers, Tauruses have a tendency to value their home life, which means they’ll always put in the effort to make staying in feel like fun in itself. But don’t worry, Tauruses also like a little adventure, so they’re likely to surprise you with fun date nights, memorable trips, and plenty of small (and big) luxuries that will make you feel special, even for no reason at all. A Taurus husband will often feel like a best friend who just wants to see you smile, and luckily for them they’re often naturally funny—and what’s a better foundation for a marriage than plenty of shared laughter?

Leo

Leos get a lot of flak for needing attention, but people really don’t give them enough credit for the attention they actually give. A Leo in love wants to see their person thrive, which means a Leo husband will always shine their spotlight on you, making you feel seen and special each and every day. They have a lot of affection to give, and once they give you their loyalty, it’s unmatched. Loving a Leo will always be an adventure—and marrying one will be one of the best things you ever decide to do.

Capricorn

Capricorns aren’t always considered the most romantic signs, but they don’t get enough credit for how great they can be in long-term relationships. Capricorn men may not fall in love easily, but when they do, they fall hard—and when they choose to commit to you, they’re in it for the long haul. The truth is, most Capricorns are softies under their tough exterior, though they usually save that softness for their inner circle. If you marry a Capricorn, expect them to go the extra mile to provide for you and to make sure you feel happy, safe, and loved—because even though they might not always say it, they’d probably do anything for you.

Here’s what your birthstone can offer you—and when you should wear it if you want the best results.

January: Garnet

Garnet is known for it’s rejuvenating and reinvigorating properties—the perfect stone to mark the beginning of the year. It’s thought to increase self-confidence and promote positive thinking. It’s also believed to stir up passion and even deepen romantic feelings.

February: Amethyst

Amethyst, one of the most popular kinds of quartz, it beloved in the crystal community for a variety of reasons: it is said to calm the mind, balance the spirit, and even protect from malevolent forces. It is also believed to aid in creativity and promote balance, which can aid in all aspects in life.

March: Aquamarine

Aquamarine promotes mental and emotional clarity and is said to help clear the throat chakra, the center of our communication. As such, it can help you choose the right words to use and to speak calmly and clearly. It’s also said to help soothe anxiety and keep you grounded in the moment.

April: Diamond

Much like their transparent nature, diamonds are believed to help you see more distinctly and bring clarity to situations. This is also a stone that is closely linked with partnerships and relationships, which is why they’re often used in engagement or wedding rings—they symbolize loyalty and commitment.

May: Emerald

Emeralds are said to directly impact our heart chakra—our emotional center that influences how we love, our empathy and compassion, and even our sense of joy. It’s known as the stone of lasting love because it promotes pure, unconditional love for both ourselves and others.

June: Pearl

Pearls are known for promoting wisdom and intuition, and as such can help us look inward. This stone can also help you maintain a sense of peace, as it’s known for its calming, even optimistic properties. It also manifests a sense of sincerity into your life, bringing clarity to situations and relationships that might otherwise feel murky.

July: Ruby

Rubies are revitalizing stones that can help you feel refreshed and connected with yourself. It can spark passion and restore mental and physical fortitude; it can even help heal a broken heart, as its properties can prop up your self-confidence and make you feel better about your situation.

August: Peridot

Peridot is a stone of transformation—it can help you facilitate change in your life, such as breaking bad habits you’ve struggled with or help you have a change of heart, but it can also help you navigate unexpected changes. It can remove the feelings of anxiety and overwhelm and help you feel more balanced.

September: Saphire

Blue sapphire is believed to quicken your mind and help strengthen your intuition. It’s often seen as the stone of wisdom, but it can promote positivity to all aspects of your life, including love, wealth, and happiness. It also has a long history with spirituality and can aid you when you need clarity.

October: Opal

Opal is known for its purifying qualities, as well as its ability to amplify emotions and creativity. This stone can promote a healthy sense of self-worth, allowing you to feel more comfortable living authentically or expressing yourself, so keep it close when struggle with feeling happy with yourself.

November: Topaz

Topaz is the stone of truth and inner wisdom and can help you with emotional balance. It can help remove self-doubt and boost your self-esteem, leading you toward success and abundance. It’s also said to help with revitalization when you need it mentally or physically.

December: Turquoise

Turquoise can help cleanse and protect from negative energy, bringing good fortune your way. It connects with the throat chakra, helping you speak your truth and reduce the anxiety about communicating more authentically. It can also help with creative problem-solving, pushing you out of mental ruts you might otherwise get stuck in.

In her newest single, Mature, Duff looks back on her life from a new perspective—specifically, her dating life. She sings about how when she was younger, she dated an older man, and how even though she’s grown older and wiser, her ex continues to date women who were her age at the time:

She looks
Like all of your girls but blonder
A little like me, just younger
Bet she loves when she hears you say
“You’re so mature for your age, babe”
She looks
Like shе could be your daughter
Like me before I got smarter
When I was flattered to hear you say
“You’re so mature for your age, babe”, oh

It’s a scathing takedown, but there’s one line specifically that has garnered plenty of interest:

She’s me, I’m her in a different font
Just a few years younger, a new haircut
Very Leo of you with your Scorpio touch

So, what does Hilary mean when she says, “Very Leo of you with your Scorpio touch”? Astrology fans may have been excited to hear Duff call out the zodiac signs, but Leo and Scorpio aren’t necessarily connected. How does the songstress connect the two?

The answer: It’s clever wordplay about a celebrity you definitely know about.

Leonardo DiCaprio (often affectionately called “Leo”) is well-known for dating younger women—in fact, the joke surrounding him is that he refuses to date anyone older the 25, despite being in his 50s. And what’s Leonardo’s zodiac sign? Believe it or not, Scorpio.

Is Hilary saying that she dated Leonardo DiCaprio? Personally, I don’t think so, though she certainly could be hinting at it. Instead, I think she’s taking a very well-known man with a very well-known (and questionable) dating habit and using him as a placeholder for the real men in her life who have similar proclivities. Because pointing out what everyone already knows about Leonardo DiCaprio is a lot safer than airing someone else’s dirty laundry.

Either way, Duff’s song has led to a lot of speculation about who she could be referring to from her own love life, including exes Joel Madden and Wilmer Valderrama. However, knowing Hilary, we’ll probably never fully know the truth.

Aries

Aries, you shine so bright, but it can also be easy for you to burn yourself out. It’s in those moments where you might find yourself leaning towards pessimism, only seeing the worst instead of looking for the best. Remember that even when things feel bleak, that silver lining is out there, and you’ll find your fire again. It’s okay to take a moment to rest in the darkness, but do not let it fester inside you—11/11 will guide you onto the right path.

Virgo

You have a tendency to lose yourself to your anxiety, which can be a hard thing to manage when it feels like there’s so much to be anxious about. You might believe considering the worst possible scenario is realism, but really, choosing to assume the worst usually blinds us to better things. This 11/11, allow yourself to consider the brighter side of things and believe that they’re not only possible but that they’re reachable for you—and let that hope guide you in a better direction.

Scorpio

November is an important month for this zodiac sign, and while you might thrive during Scorpio season, it also has a way of pulling you into the darker corners of your psyche. It’s easy for you to ruminate or get stuck on all the past hurts or betrayals instead of turning your attention to what’s ahead. But the thing about your sign, Scorpio, is that it might have a grasp on the darkness of life, but it’s also all about transformation—and like a Phoenix you will rise from the ashes every time. Let the energies of 11/11 remind you that even when things feel tough, you’re on the right path—you’ll get to where you’re supposed to be.

Pisces

Tough times can be difficult for you, Pisces, not only because you feel your emotions deeply but because you have a knack for feeling everyone else’s emotions, too. This can feel overwhelming at times, and though you hold a lot of empathy for those around you, it can also ma

The character, played by David Harbour, is mysteriously absent, aside from two quick peeks at the character standing next to Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven. While my first instinct was to wonder if the Stranger Things team wanted to conceal Hopper’s storyline to surprise viewers, another theory quickly emerged: Did David Harbour get cut from the trailer because of Lily Allen’s new album, West End Girl?

Allen’s album, which chronicles the devolution of her marriage to Harbour, accuses him of asking her to open their marriage, cheating on her, and altogether treating her badly. And let’s be clear: Allen does not hold back. She talks about speaking directly to his mistress, his wish to get a vasectomy, and finding… erm… toys and other damning objects in his apartment. It’s perhaps one of the most pointed and explicit takedowns of a past relationship. Naturally, it’s all the internet can talk about right now, and now that Allen has announced her new tour, I’m sure it’s going to keep getting traction.

To test my theory, I went back to the Stranger Things season 5 teaser trailer that dropped a few months ago. Lo and behold, David Harbour’s fingerprints were all over it—not only was he in a good number of scenes, but he even scored his own voiceover.

So it appears that Harbour’s absence from the official trailer has less to do with the story and more to do with recent events. Which leads me to wonder: What poor video editor had to stay late at work this week to re-edit the entire trailer in time for today’s drop? And did they get paid for overtime? And more importantly, will David Harbour’s public image actually change Hopper’s storyline in the season at all?

We have so many questions and so few answers, so for now, I guess all we can do is speculate.

The show follows Noah (Adam Brody), who is nicknamed “Hot Rabbi” because… well, he’s a rabbi and he’s hot, and Joanne (Kristen Bell), a love and relationship podcaster. The two met and fell in love during season one, and season two is all about what it means to be in a longterm relationship with someone whose vision for the future doesn’t align with your own—and whether love is truly enough to survive it.

Brody and Bell aren’t new to playing love interests—they played exes in Some Girl(s) and had a love affair in House of Lies—but what makes this pairing extra fun is that both actors were on some of the most popular shows of the 2000s. Brody played the beloved Seth Cohen in The O.C., and Bell played the titular character in Veronica Mars—and because of their It Boy and It Girl statuses of the time, they’ve had just enough crossovers that Nobody Wants This decided to wink at some of their past projects.

But it’s more than that. Nobody Wants This has leaned into its meta nature, giving fans little Easter eggs throughout the show that’ll make you laugh in delight—that is, if you actually catch them.

Here are the ultra-meta Easter eggs you might have missed in Nobody Wants This season 2:

Adam Brody’s real-life wife Leighton Meester joins the cast—and Brody’s character Noah claims she isn’t his type

This is probably the most obvious Easter egg, since it’s been teased for quite a while now. Brody has been married to Leighton Meester (of Gossip Girl fame) since 2014, so seeing them on screen together was honestly a delight. The best part, though, was when Joanne notices Brody’s Noah taking pictures of Meester’s character Abby and mentions that Abby is actually quite pretty.

“She’s not my type,” Noah tells her, but the audience knows the truth—Leighton Meester is actually exactly Adam Brody’s type.

Another layer to mention is that the actor who plays Meester’s husband in Nobody Wants This, Joe Gillette, is actually dating Jackie Tohn (who plays Esther in the story) in real life—talk about complicated dynamics.

The added treat is that Leighton Meester and Kristen Bell actually worked together before, too—Bell voiced Gossip Girl on the show, while Meester played Blair Waldorf.

The more you know!

Lynn’s costume is a throwback to the actress’s role in Hocus Pocus

Noah invites Joanne’s family to Purim, which he affectionately refers to as “Jewish Halloween.” Joanne’s mom, Lynn, shows up in a rather dramatic Madonna outfit—but this costume wasn’t chosen at random.

The actress who plays Lynn, Stephanie Faracy, was also in Hocus Pocus, where she played Max and Dani’s mom. In the movie, she dressed in a very similar costume, which is what she was wearing when the witches put a spell over her, forcing her to dance the night away.

Esther references The Handmaid’s Tale to her husband Jonah—who is played by Timothy Simons, who had a role in the final season of the show.

This one is particularly funny if you manage to catch it. When Esther and Jonah discuss how Jonah’s mother wants them to have another baby, Esther says, “Is this The Handmaid’s Tale? I never saw past season one, but I don’t think it gets any better for the gals.”

Timothy Simons, who plays Jonah, also had a role in the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale—which means that Esther hadn’t watched far enough into the series to see a man who looks suspiciously like her husband.

Esther says Joanne should move to Orange County—sound familiar?

When Joanne has to start looking for a new apartment, Esther tells her that she should consider moving to Orange County, which Joanne immediately turns down, claiming she doesn’t like the beach. But do you know who loves the beach? Seth Cohen, Adam Brody’s character in The O.C.

It’s also similar to the reference in Gilmore Girls when Adam Brody left the show to star in The O.C.—the Gilmore Girls characters dismissed his absence by saying Dave “moved to California.”

Morgan and Dr. Andy have actually met before—in the Succession universe

If you’ve seen Succession, you probably recognized Dr. Andy immediately—the actor Arian Moayed plays Stewey in the show, who is about as slimy as Dr. Andy is in Nobody Wants This.

Justine Lupe, who plays Morgan, also had a role in Succession as Connor Roy’s Sugar Baby-turned-girlfriend-turned wife—and though she didn’t share many scenes together, it’s still a fun Easter egg for those of us who watch perhaps too much TV.

In many ways, it feels as though the album chronicles their time together, including when they bought their New York brownstone together. While a good number of the songs hint to her lover (presumably Harbour) being with other women, there are some details that clearly hint at a troubled marriage. For instance, in Sleepwalking, she sings:

Who said romance isn’t dead? Been no romance since we wed
“Why aren’t we f*cking baby?” Yeah that’s what you said
But you let me think it was me in my head
And nothing to do with them girls in your bed

She chronicles feeling jealous of her lover’s other relationships in Tennis, including uncovering damning messages on his phone:

So I read your text, and now I regret it
I can’t get my head round how you’ve been playing tennis
If it was just sex, I wouldn’t be jealous
You won’t play with me and who’s Madeline?

It’s interesting that she mentions a woman named “Madeline,” because that’s the name of the next song on the album, where she sings about confronting the woman, who she hints is someone she already knew:

We had an arrangement
Be discreet and don’t be blatant
There had to be payment
It had to be with strangers
But you’re not a stranger, Madeline

While it’s clear Allen is hinting at having an open relationship with Harbour, the song also seems to imply that he didn’t stick to their arrangement and cheated on her.

In P*ssy Palace, Lily sings about kicking her lover out of their shared home and asking him to stay in their West Village apartment instead—and later about the shocking scene she found when she visited the apartment to drop off some of his things:

I found a shoebox full of handwritten letters
From brokenhearted women wishing you could have been better
Sheets pulled off the bed, they’re strewn all on the floor
Long black hair, probably from the night before
Duane Reade bag with the handles tied
S*x toys, b*tt plugs, l*be inside
Hundreds of Trojans, you’re so f*cking broken
How’d I get caught up in your double life?

In 4chan Stan, Lily continues with the story, talking about their “marriage of convenience” and how she was planning a divorce. She also hinted that her lover may have had an affair with someone famous:

Why won’t you tell me what her name is? This is outrageous
What, is she famous? Say that it’s over
Do you mean a hiatus? Why won’t you tell me?

In Nonmonogamummy, Lily sings about her frustration of having an open marriage—and how she had been willing to give up anything for her partner:

I don’t wanna f*ck with anyone else, I know that’s all you wanna do
I’m so committed that I’d lose myself ’cause I don’t want to lose you, you, you
I changed my immigration status for you to treat me like a stranger
Why do I feel like such a failure? A life with you looked good on paper

In the next song on the album, just enough, Lily makes one the biggest bombshell allegation on the whole album—that a pregnancy may have been involved, but it wasn’t her own (or, at the very least, she had believed there was):

Did you fall in love with someone who isn’t me?
Why arе we here talking about vasеctomies?
Did you get someone pregnant? Someone who isn’t me?
Did you take her to the clinic? Did you hold her hand?
Is she having your babies?

In Dallas Major, Lily continues her story to explain how after her lover cheated, they opened their marriage, and how she tried to find her own lovers, too:

So I go by Dallas Major but that’s not really my name
You know I used to be quite famous, that was way back in the day
Yes, I’m here for validation and I probably should explain
How my marriage has been open since my husband went astray

The final two songs on the album seem to be Lily accepting the end of her relationship and realizing that she doesn’t have to hold her lovers secrets anymore. In Let You W/in, she says “But I can walk out with my dignity, if I lay my truth on the table,” and then goes into her final song, Fruityloop:

You’re just a little boy looking for his mummy
Things have gotten complicated what with all the fame and money
Playing with his toys, he just wants attention
He can’t really do attachment, scared he’s gonna be a burden
And finally I see (I see)

This album is… definitely a doozy. I think I’m going to have to sit with a lot of these allegations and implications, but one thing is clear: Lily Allen will no longer be silent.

Not that it was ever gone—to be clear, Six Flags is still a functioning theme park. But the competition has gotten grueling, with Disney continuing to cement itself as a household name and Universal finally opening Epic Universe, giving roller coaster fanatics new incentives to keep coming back to their parks. Six Flags, on the other hand, has reported a $319.4 million loss during the first half of 2025.

So how will they fix this? Activist investor Jana Partners, who recently acquired one of the largest ownership of the parks, has a solution: Travis Kelce.

Yes, we’re talking about THE Travis Kelce of football and Taylor Swift fame.

It makes sense that they’d need a big name attached to the project, since both Disney and Universal have an easy appeal to audiences with their crossover into movies and other media. Park goers there are eager to see their favorite movies come to life and to step into their worlds. If Six Flags was ever going to compete, it needed a new, fresh appeal—and Travis Kelce is one of the biggest names in the US right now.

While it’s unclear how big or even what Kelce’s role in all of this will be, he said in a statement, “The chance to help make Six Flags special for the next generation is one I couldn’t pass up.”