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When cold-hearted mayoral candidate Megan Ford's perfect image crumbles on live TV, she makes a desperate deal with charming callboy Max Wood - fake fiancé for hire. One hundred thousand dollars to play the role of devoted husband and save her political career. What starts as a cynical contract becomes a media circus of press conferences, scandals, and a fake wedding orchestrated by her ruthless campaign manager. But between the cameras and chaos, something real begins to spark between the ice queen politician and the carefree escort. Now with her past lies exposed and election day approaching, Megan must choose: stick to her perfectly controlled image or risk everything for the one person who made her feel human again.

Ben Taylor and Dominique Rose join the couch to spill everything about their roles in "Hear Me Once More." From messy plot twists to the unique challenges of vertical TV, they dive into what made this project unforgettable—on screen and off.

For six years of marriage, Winona Smith was kept in the dark—until she discovered her husband,Yale Gunson, was sheltering his lover abroad. Her heart shattered the moment he failed to show up while their daughter lay critically ill. Devastated but resolute, she ended the marriage. Picking up her career where she left off, Winona transformed from a homemaker into a luminary in scientific research—her papers graced top international journals, her breakthroughs earned global accolades. Just as she prepared to embrace a new life filled with happiness, the once-indifferent Yale completely broke down. Desperate and unhinged, he fell to his knees, begging her to come back.

Jackson Tiller and Emily Gateley break down the chaos of filming the viral show "Uncle Richard Is My Baby Daddy," sharing behind-the-scenes stories, on-set chemistry, and the wild ride of acting for vertical TV. Raw, funny, and unfiltered—this is where drama meets real talk.

Kate’s been with Nick for six years—no ring, just excuses. So Kate signs up for a reality show where couples swap partners. Four tempting men. One big question: Is Nick really her forever? Get ready for drama, desire, and a whole lot of temptation.

Shawn Chandler gets transported 500 years into the future where supernatural beings have returned to the world. Countries must now summon spirits to fight in arena battles, and Esca is on the brink of collapse because they've lost touch with their supernatural heritage. As other nations attack and mock them,Shawn steps up: "Time to show them what real Escan terror looks like!"

Margaret sacrificed everything to raise her two sons, only to have her "dead" husband Channing show up at their graduation with his mistress in tow. The truth hit hard: he'd faked his death, and "her" boys were actually his love children with Vivian. The shock killed her. Then she woke up in the delivery room. She reborned. Game on.

Grace, an orphan imprisoned by her adoptive family, is raised to be sold to a corrupt official. Desperate to escape with her disabled brother, she seduces billionaire Jackson Carroll, using him as her weapon.

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Quila Yale, a double-award-winning actress, unexpectedly transmigrates into the role of the wicked stepmother, Lena Yale, from a show she once starred in.When a little kindness toward her stepchildren unexpectedly activates the "Mom's the Best System", she's able to provide lavish meals even during a famine. Through shared hardships, the children's suspicion turns into genuine love, finally seeing her as their true mother. By the time their father, the general, returns from war, this family is finally whole again.

Quila Yale, a double-award-winning actress, unexpectedly transmigrates into the role of the wicked stepmother, Lena Yale, from a show she once starred in.When a little kindness toward her stepchildren unexpectedly activates the "Mom's the Best System", she's able to provide lavish meals even during a famine. Through shared hardships, the children's suspicion turns into genuine love, finally seeing her as their true mother. By the time their father, the general, returns from war, this family is finally whole again.

Evelyn Hart and Damien Hawke grew up together as childhood friends. After Evelyn was revealed to be a mistaken heiress, Damien chose to get engaged to the real heiress Chloe Blake for personal gain, hoping to return to marry Evelyn after securing his benefits. Graham Stone, who had secretly loved Evelyn for eight years, accompanied her on the reality dating show "Love on Air." This made Damien regret his choices deeply. What's more unexpected was that Evelyn turned out to be the long-lost true heiress of the prestigious Sterling family in the capital...

Lucy Hope is entrusted to the Flint family and unexpectedly marries Simon Flint.But when he grows close to Joan Lane, Lucy loses faith in their marriage and resolves to devote herself to Westby. When Simon learns of Joan's betrayal and realizes Lucy is about to leave, he rushes to the station, desperate to stop her.

Lucy Hope is entrusted to the Flint family and unexpectedly marries Simon Flint.But when he grows close to Joan Lane, Lucy loses faith in their marriage and resolves to devote herself to Westby. When Simon learns of Joan's betrayal and realizes Lucy is about to leave, he rushes to the station, desperate to stop her.

All eyes are on the Burke family's only heir, Hugh Burke, as he returns home and is swarmed by the media. Just then, his cousin publicly announces a wife search—only for a little girl, Lorna, to show up calling Hugh "Daddy." He denies it, but a DNA test is set in motion.Lorna's mother, Verna, is in prison. Fearing for her daughter's safety, she sent her to find Hugh. But to Hugh, Verna is the woman who once betrayed and abandoned him for money and power.Lorna's sudden appearance becomes the key to unraveling years of heartbreak and misunderstanding—giving Hugh and Verna a second chance at love.

Before a chaotic and mesmerizing party night, Madeline never imagined she would truly end up with Jeremy. After their unexpected marriage, however, they drift further apart. In her most desperate moments, Madeline discovers that she has already captured Jeremy's heart without realizing it.

After Julia Mason awakens from eight years in a coma during which Aaron Hall loyally cared for her, she decides to marry him with an extravagant dowry to show her gratitude. Aaron's family, unaware of Julia's true identity, skeptically but happily prepare for the wedding. However, Aaron's materialistic cousin Lily and her family cause trouble by showing up uninvited. At the wedding banquet, Lily and other relatives mockingly suggest Julia cannot afford the promised dowry, but Julia makes a dramatic entrance that silences all critics and reveals her true wealth and status.

Single mother Eleanor returns to L.A. with her twins, desperate to fund her daughter's medical care. She's blindsided by a reunion with her first love, Theodore, now a billionaire. Broke and burdened, Eleanor faces a cruel choice: reveal her past lie for her daughter's treatment, or keep the truth hidden and risk everything.