EW's BINGE podcast reunites AS6 queens Kylie Sonique Love, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Ginger Minj, and Eureka to recap Silky's smackdown, Kylie's lipsync recovery, and Yara's dramatic exit. RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 top 4 reunion reveals which epic moment 'was not a joke' EW's BINGE podcast reunites AS6 queens Kylie Sonique Love, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Ginger Minj, and Eureka to recap Silky's smackdown, Kylie's lipsync recovery, and Yara's dramatic exit. :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/JoeyNolfiauthorphotoba4923fec03a4027868306485696ef41.jpg) Joey Nolfi is a senior writer at .

EW's BINGE podcast reunites AS6 queens Kylie Sonique Love, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Ginger Minj, and Eureka to recap Silky's smackdown, Kylie's lip-sync recovery, and Yara's dramatic exit.

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Recorded on the fly — literally, as reigning queen Kylie Sonique Love rushed through an airport — EW's *RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 *reunion is hereby dubbed *The Sisterhood of the Traveling Sisterhood*. The *AS6* top four gathered together for a special video episode of EW's BINGE podcast (above) for the first time since September's finale, and they're spilling all the tea on the wildest, funniest, shadiest happenings that made theirs one of the best seasons in *Drag Race* her-story — including Yara Sofia's incredible "F--- you all!" exit line.

"It was not a joke.... Just a fact! She meant it, and she looked each one of us dead in our eyes and said it!" Ginger Minj explains with a laugh. Eureka says it all felt "serious" in the moment, but they can all look back on it now and laugh: "That's the merch I want Yara to make, honey! Get me a shirt with Yara on it that says 'F--- you all,' I would wear it!"

Ra'Jah O'Hara also reveals that she spent only $600 on runway outfits for the entire competition — including her challenge-winning performance in the Blue Ball and her incredible eyeball couture — which she feels redeemed her standing in the eyes of the judges and the fans since season 11. There is, however, one *AS6* moment she apologizes for: the infamous lip-sync against Kameron Michaels to Charli XCX's "Boom Clap."

"I was a little bit nervous to watch it because I knew what I was giving in the moment, and I knew it wasn't impressive, so I wasn't expecting it to be one of those drop-dead, Ra'Jah standout moments. I was not prepared, I didn't think I was going to win the challenge, so I didn't prepare and learn the song all the way," she says. "Me winning that challenge was an absolute shock, and then having to perform that song, especially in front of Charli XCX, I wish I would've prepared a little bit more, because I know how dynamic of a performer that I am, so that wasn't my best and I do apologize to Charli, but that's the way it happened!"

'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6' reunion with Kylie Sonique Love, Eureka, Ra'Jah O'Hara, and Ginger Minj on EW's BINGE podcast.

**Other highlights from this episode include: **

- The group reflects on the truth behind Eureka's missing finger from the *All Stars 6* promo

- Ra'Jah breaks down her $600 dress budget for the entire season

- Ginger explains why she voted for her friend, Jiggly Caliente, to leave the competition (and confirms whether or not she gave her that Disney World trip Jiggly hilariously requested after the show)

- Ra'Jah discusses the bond between her season 11 sisters, and gets emotional recalling Silky Nutmeg Ganache's redemption in the eyes of the fans

- Eureka spills tea on their *American Horror Story* guest role (and dishes on season 4 finalist Chad Michaels' cut scene)

- The group remembers watching the Lip-Sync Smackdown episode with cocktails in hand

- Eureka savors their platonic relationship with Trinity K. Bonet

- Ra'Jah confirms that Kylie gave her a Miley Cyrus-inspired outfit to wear during the finale music video shoot

- Kylie explains what was going through her mind during her incredible lip-sync tumble during the finale

- Kylie sounds off on people trying to keep women from doing drag

EW's BINGE podcast recap of *RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6* is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen to the episode audio above, and watch the video reunion with Kylie, Ginger, Eureka, and Ra'Jah at the top of this post.

***Subscribe to* ****EW's BINGE* podcast****** for full recaps of *RuPaul's Drag Race*, including our new season diving into all five *All Stars *seasons, featuring exclusive interviews with Jujubee, Alexis Mateo, Shea Couleé, Alaska, Detox, BenDeLaCreme, Kennedy Davenport, and more*. *And be sure to catch up on our *BINGE* recaps of *RuPaul's Drag Race* seasons 1-13 with Symone, Jaida Essence Hall, Trixie Mattel, Katya, Peppermint, Bianca Del Rio, Bob the Drag Queen, Sasha Velour, and more!***

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Justin Hartley's 'Tracker' Series Ends HalloweenThemed Episode With a Major Death Yana GrebenyukNovember 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM 0 Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2025 Justin Hartley's hit series Tracker ended a Halloween episode with a major death. During the Sunday, November 2, episode of the hit CBS show, Colter (Hartley) traveled to Massachusetts to assist on a case involving the murder of a nurse and the disappearance of an arsonist who vanished from a psychiatric facility.

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Justin Hartley's hit series Tracker ended a Halloween episode with a major death.

During the Sunday, November 2, episode of the hit CBS show, Colter (Hartley) traveled to Massachusetts to assist on a case involving the murder of a nurse and the disappearance of an arsonist who vanished from a psychiatric facility. Colter figured out that the arsonist, who suffered from mental health issues, was kidnapped along with the lone survivor from his first fire.

The search led Colter to a nun, who was preparing to ritually sacrifice the arsonist and his survivor. While Colter was able to save Emily — who was nearly set on fire — the same couldn't be said for the psychiatric patient who tried to help but ended up dead at the scene.

This conclusion might come as a surprise for Tracker viewers, who have tuned in every Sunday to watch Colter successfully save the day. Looking back at the two prior seasons, Colter's success rate is pretty high — the only deaths so far have included antagonists or missing people who were dead before the survivalist was assigned the case.

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Based on Jeffery Deaver's novel The Never Game, Tracker centers around Colter, who travels the country helping to find missing people (or sometimes dogs) and solving cases others couldn't or wouldn't. Hartley, 48, who stars in the show is also an executive producer, hinted at how far the show will push his character.

"I just love that when you watch a show like that and you tune into season 1 and then you tune into the last season, you see the development of the character and you go, 'Wait a minute, are they playing different roles?' But then if you watch it throughout the years, you experience those things with the characters," he told TV Insider in September 2024. "As competent and confident as Colter is, I don't at all think for a second that he doesn't have a ton to learn, especially about himself and his family and all that."

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Hartley continued: "Going forward, I think that will be how the show lives on a long runway, is that we keep developing this character and he becomes better at what he's doing. He's a restless man, and for an audience member, at least shows that I love to watch, you love to see that growth of a character and we have that."

Hartley also warned that the character could die in the future.

"It's important to keep upping the stakes. I like being Colter as a hero, finding people and all that. I also really like seeing him in a suspenseful thriller and a dangerous situation," he told The Hollywood Reporter in April. "I don't want our audience to forget that this man is mortal, he's not a superhero. He can die! The things he is doing are very very dangerous."

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More recently, executive producer Elwood Reid weighed in on Colter's fate, telling Us in October, "Some of the danger is in here because he's not a cop. He is this guy who is poking his nose in places. The network is always like, 'He can get messed up, he can lose a fight, he can get conked on the head and he can have a gun pointed at him.' Justin pitched an idea for the season 3 midseason finale where it doesn't go well for Colter. That's what makes him fun is he is not a superhero."

Reid noted that Tracker is always searching for ways to surprise viewers.

"When I watch a lot of these types of shows, the minute the character becomes infallible or perfect then I'm uninterested," Reid explained. "I like when characters have flaws and make mistakes and are mortal and can be wounded and can screw up."

He continued: "I'm very conscious of not making Colter too perfect. We are scuffing him up, letting him screw up and letting him do the wrong thing. I think that's what makes the character fun to write — at least for me."

Tracker airs on CBS Sundays at 8 p.m. ET before streaming the next day on Paramount+.

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Why This Virginia-Based Company Could Be a Strong Buy in Aerospace Stocks

Why <strong>Thisstrong> VirginiaBased <strong>Companystrong> <strong>Couldstrong> Be a Strong Buy in Aerospace Stocks Lee Samaha, The Motley FoolNovember 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM 0 Key Points Boeing is set to ramp 737 MAX production through 2026. The <strong>companystrong> finally turned cash flow positive in the third quarter, and the defense business appears to have stabilized. There are longerterm questions surrounding funding for a nextgeneration narrowbody and the type of engine it might have. 10 stocks we like better than Boeing › The Arlington, Virginiabased <strong>companystrong> presents one of the most intriguing stocks on the market today.

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Boeing is set to ramp 737 MAX production through 2026.

The company finally turned cash flow positive in the third quarter, and the defense business appears to have stabilized.

There are longer-term questions surrounding funding for a next-generation narrowbody and the type of engine it might have.

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The Arlington, Virginia-based company presents one of the most intriguing stocks on the market today. On the one hand, Boeing's (NYSE: BA) medium-term outlook is positive, albeit with potential headwinds (one of which resurfaced in the third quarter). However, there are some long-term concerns. Here's a balanced look at the prospects for the aerospace giant.

The case for buying Boeing stock

As previously discussed, Boeing is getting back on track under CEO Kelly Ortberg, who took over in August 2024. It recently received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to increase its production rate on the Boeing 737 MAX to 42 per month from 38, setting Boeing on a path to execute on its current backlog of 5,954 airplanes, of which 4,349 are for the Boeing 737 MAX.

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The value of the backlog in commercial airplanes is $535 billion, and investors are hoping Boeing can execute on it over time. Ortberg outlined Boeing's plan to increase the monthly production rate by five units per month, with a six-month gap between each increase.

A 737 MAX in flight.

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The progress on the 737 MAX (Boeing's most important aircraft) is a major positive, and Ortberg confirmed that "We are, as we speak, rolling at the 42 rate," even if it might not hit 42 in a given month before the end of the year, given holidays and the number of days in a month.

In addition, the recent third-quarter earnings saw Boeing generate earnings from its defense business, Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), for the third straight quarter. It's a demonstration that management is finally getting a handle on some of the problematic fixed-price development programs that have caused multi-billion-dollar losses in recent years, even though they represent just 15% of Boeing's defense business.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

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There was more good news from the third quarter, as new CFO Jesus Malave noted that "this was the first positive free cash flow quarter since the fourth quarter of 2023 and serves as an important progress point in our company's recovery."

Third-quarter headwinds

That said, the third quarter wasn't without disappointment, marked by a $4.9 billion charge resulting from a reassessment of the certification timeline for its widebody 777X. Additionally, management revised its estimate for the date of first delivery to 2027 from 2026, with Ortberg noting that "completion of our certification program is taking longer than expected."

Digging into the details, Ortberg said, "We very much underestimated how much work it was going to take for us to get the type inspection approval (TIA) that allows flight tests to be used for certification purposes by the FAA.

Frankly, this is a disappointment and reflects the execution issues that Boeing has faced in recent years. The 777X is a key new widebody airplane that airlines plan to use to expand routes, and the latest setback could damage airlines' confidence in placing orders.

Long-term considerations for Boeing stock

While it may seem overly forward-looking to think about what might happen in 2035, the reality is that new airplanes take years to develop. As former Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun argued, a new airplane could cost $50 billion to develop.

Yet, Boeing has net debt of over $30 billion and is set to use up $2.5 billion in cash in 2025. Furthermore, it's not clear that Boeing is willing to adopt an open fan engine that GE Aerospace's joint venture, CFM International, might develop as part of its Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program.

That might be a concern if Airbus adopts it (Airbus and CFM are partnering on testing open fan technology) , and it proves to be as efficient an engine as GE Aerospace and CFM believe it could be.

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A stock to buy?

Despite the 777X setback, the medium-term outlook for Boeing remains constructive. However, if you are a long-term buy-and-hold investor, consider where Boeing could be in the next 10 years, as it will require cash to develop a new plane. Additionally, the news flow surrounding Boeing's preference for a new engine for a next-generation narrowbody is a key watch item.

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Fans Lose It As MLB’s Unexpected World Series Tribute To Shohei Ohtani’s Dog Decoy Backfires

Fans Lose It As MLB's Unexpected World Series Tribute To Shohei Ohtani's Dog Decoy Backfires Sourav Kumar GhatakNovember 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM 0 Aug 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) carries his dog Decoy after he delivered the first pitch before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne KaminOnceaUSA TODAY Sports ©USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The Dodgers' 2025 World Series win has set off a wave of celebration and plenty of debate.

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The Dodgers' 2025 World Series win has set off a wave of celebration and plenty of debate. With their championship parade in Los Angeles still to come, fans are gearing up for more unforgettable moments. But it's not all cheers across the baseball world. Reportedly, many are once again calling for a salary cap, arguing that the Dodgers essentially bought their championship.

Moreover, accusations of MLB favoritism toward L.A. haven't quieted down either. And now, just to stir things up even more, MLB's latest tribute to the Dodgers, featuring Shohei Ohtani's dog decoy, has managed to hit a nerve at exactly the wrong time.

"Decoy went b̶a̶c̶k̶-̶t̶o̶-̶b̶a̶c̶k̶ bark-to-bark!" MLB's post via X shows how Decoy is also a 2x World Series champion.

Anything wrong in the post? Apparently not, but for a few fans, it's enough for a meltdown!!!

Well, allegations against MLB for bias towards the Dodgers are nothing new. Fans have long accused MLB of showing favoritism toward the Dodgers. It's almost become a running theme: every time Los Angeles makes a deep postseason run or gets a close call, critics claim the league is tilting the field in their favor. And there are a few reasons behind it…

The league often puts Dodgers players front and center in promotional materials, commercials, and international campaigns, especially stars like Ohtani and Betts. Hence, to some, it feels like MLB is actively pushing the Dodgers as the face of baseball.

It is undeniable that the Dodgers enjoy one of the biggest and most loyal fan bases globally. Especially in the US and Japan, the Dodgers steer the maximum marketing for MLB. But this time, MLB's tribute to Ohtani's dog is what has fans wondering what's next.

For fans, it does not suit MLB to post a tribute to a player's pet on its official handle.

Make no mistake…. Decoy is more than just a pet in the Dodgers' world. A quick look at MLB.com shows entire articles dedicated to Shohei Ohtani's beloved dog. The Dodgers even held a wildly popular bobblehead night featuring both Ohtani and Decoy, with fans lining up for hours to get one.

Hence, whether it's championship celebrations or team milestones, Decoy's always part of the moment, sporting his own blue-and-white Dodgers jersey. MLB clearly tried to tap into that fan favorite appeal. But in doing so, they might've unintentionally poured fuel on the ongoing debate about the league's supposed favoritism toward the Dodgers.

Fans are calling out MLB for being biased towards the Dodgers

How many more posts will be bombarded by MLB citing the Dodgers' win? The Fans wonder. "I've never hated a dog before, but here we are. Ippei Mizuhara is innocent," one fan said. "New level of glazing unlocked at MLB," added another. So, for the fans, MLB's bombardment of Dodgers posts on their social media handles shows its strategy to milk the Dodgers' huge fanbase. It's nothing but flattering the Dodgers. Moreover, the fans are wondering how the World Series win is related to paying tribute to Ohtani's pet.

"God, I wish we could see the timeline of this account if the Blue Jays won. Account would probably be so quiet," one fan is skeptical, whether the same would have happened had the Blue Jays won the World Series. "Y'all have officially gone too far with this," added another.

Well, check MLB's X handle after the conclusion of the World Series, and you'll know how the majority of the posts are about the Dodgers. However, the fans' accusation that MLB might not have done the same had the Jays won the ring could be countered. If you remember, just before the series decider of the ALCS, MLB's post about the Jays pissed off the fans. At that time, the league was accused of bias towards the Jays. "The slobbering this account does over the Dodgers is disgusting." Fans can't just keep calm.

Nevertheless, we think MLB's objective was to share a funny take about how Decoy is also a part of the Dodgers' consecutive World Series journey. But it just amplified a long-overdue debate featuring the Dodgers.

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Jannik Sinner–Carlos Alcaraz Bias Debate Grows as ATP Bigwig Reveals Players' Double Standards Supriyo SarkarNovember 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM 0 Source: Instagram ©Source: Instagram "I don't know if the conditions are a bit slower or if they are just better at it. Making returns was hard. Now, they just stand there," Roger Federer remarked on Served with Andy Roddick, stirring fresh debate on modern court speeds. As Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to electrify every arena they enter, the conversation only intensifies.

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"I don't know if the conditions are a bit slower or if they are just better at it. Making returns was hard. Now, they just stand there," Roger Federer remarked on Served with Andy Roddick, stirring fresh debate on modern court speeds. As Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to electrify every arena they enter, the conversation only intensifies. Even before Shanghai, Alexander Zverev had sounded off, saying, "I hate when (court speeds are) the same… they want Jannik (Sinner) and Carlos (Alcaraz) to do well every tournament." Now, with Sinner reigning supreme in the Paris Masters, tournament director Cedric Pioline has stepped in, calling out the players' double standards and fanning the flames of a debate that refuses to cool.

Ahead of Sunday's final between Félix Auger-Aliassime and Jannik Sinner, Pioline offered an honest insight into the decision-making process. "We do not have the possibility to ask for something specific by saying as for the CPI [court pace index], what was measured at 35, we can't say we want 35.5, 36, or 37. We give a range. We want medium, fast, or something. We wanted to have a slower court as opposed to last year. This was crystal clear," he stated firmly.

But Pioline didn't stop there. He added a sharp observation about player behavior, hinting that many tend to complain even while succeeding. "But I also find it interesting to highlight something. As usual, as for every tournament, we had four semifinalists. Three of them expressed a comment either on the surface or on the balls. If they reached the semifinals in a Masters 1000, it's already a performance per se," he said, before referencing one player in particular. "Felix, he said the balls are c**p. This is what he said during his first round. What I said afterwards was what about the balls? Maybe they're not that bad, are they?"

As a former player himself, Pioline understands the frustrations professionals face when conditions don't align with their preferences. Yet, he emphasized that the tone of criticism matters. "But then these are small discussions we have between the tournament director — I'm an ex-player, as you know — and with the players. I know how the players feel when they arrive in the new facility and venue and they discover the new playing circumstances, but then making a comment about another comment is not constructive," he said, making his stance clear.

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Pioline continued, balancing empathy with authority. "But I know we have to sort out between the player discovering the conditions and making a comment without thinking about it, and something that is actually a well-founded comment. I think what we managed to establish is a good compromise for all playing styles," he added, stressing that the current surface was designed to create fairness, not favor.

Earlier in the week, Pioline had already addressed concerns about the court speed, revealing that "last year's court was too fast." The decision to slow things down was deliberate, he explained, aimed at aligning Paris' conditions with those of the ATP Finals in Turin, allowing players to adapt ahead of the season's climax.

Still, not everyone was pleased. Alexander Zverev, one of the most vocal critics, condemned the growing uniformity in court speeds across the tour. Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Bublik joined in, claiming that the Paris surface "was slower than clay," an exaggeration that reflected their frustrations more than the actual data.

Meanwhile, Félix Auger-Aliassime's outburst after his opening match added more fire to the debate. "Honestly, the balls are terrible, they don't bounce straight. When you try to keep the ball in the court, it's okay, but as soon as you try to be precise on the serve or hit. It has to change. We need to find a solution, we've been talking about it since Covid, but every time, there's no solution, we need to find one so that it gets better."

As tensions flared, Jannik Sinner remained calm, offering a measured stance, reminding everyone that champions adapt, regardless of the surface beneath their feet.

Jannik Sinner responds after Roger Federer urges major tennis change

Ahead of the China Open, Jannik Sinner, who has battled Carlos Alcaraz in three of the last four Grand Slam finals, responded to Roger Federer's fiery debate over modern court speeds with calm precision and a composed tone that reflected his growing maturity on tour.

"The hard courts, they are at times very similar," Sinner admitted. "At times, there are some small changes, a couple of changes. One tournament that comes up a bit is Indian Wells because the ball bounces very high. It's a bit different how the ball reacts with the court, but yeah, if not, we have more or less similar game situations on the court."

With his trademark composure, he continued, "This is how it has been for a long time, like this. I don't know if there is going to be a change or not." It was a response that neither denied nor inflamed, instead reflecting his steady approach to an ever-changing sport.

Even as Alexander Zverev fueled the conversation by hinting at preferential conditions for Sinner and Alcaraz, the Italian quickly set the record straight. "You know, me and Carlos, we don't make the courts. It's not our decision. We try to adapt ourself in every situation. I feel like still every week is a bit different."

In a sport where every surface sparks debate, Sinner's words carried weight: balanced, unbothered, and quietly defiant.

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