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Millennials grew up watching the Olsen twins on Full House and in other family-friendly movies. It Takes Two, Passport to Paris, the list goes on.

Then came their business endeavors after stepping away from showbiz, and this year marks two full decades since Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen launched a clothing line with one mission: design the perfect white T-shirt.

They called it The Row, and Women’s Wear Daily reports that it remains influential across handbags and other fashion realms — yet never losing sight of its beginnings as an elevated basics brand.

The fashion line remains active on social media, especially this month. Check out The Row’s Summer 2027 Womenswear Collection in the recent Instagram carousel below.

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“Focusing on exceptional fabrics, impeccable details, and precise tailoring, the house combines a timeless perspective with subtle attitudes which form an irreverent classic signature,” per the brand’s official website. “The Row’s collections also explore the strength of simplistic shapes that speak to discretion and are based on uncompromising quality.”

Cut to 2024, when The Row had its billion-dollar moment. Chanel owners Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer plus L’Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers bought minority stakes in the brand at a valuation of roughly $1 billion, per The Observer, with the Olsens keeping majority control.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Stunned ‘Full House’ Creator With a ‘Jaw-Dropping’ On-Set Moment in Season 1

Full House creator Jeff Franklin knew Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were special early on. Speaking with People magazine in a new interview, Franklin recalled an Olsen twin taking a scene to an unexpected level in the season 1 finale.

“For the first time, we had an Olsen twin playing a scene that went on for minutes, and they hit all their cues, played the scene, never looked at the camera, never looked up at the boom, never looked at the audience, stayed in character, hit every joke,” he said. I mean, it was insane. This is something that doesn’t exist anywhere else on the planet.”

Find out more here.

Today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle covers a range of topics, including football defense, players that handles the kicks in football, what it means to hit a ball at the ground, and players just starting out.

Get excited—there’s another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.

So, if you’re looking for some hints and answers for today’s Connections Sports Edition on Monday, October 26, 2026, you’ve come to the right place.

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What Is Connections Sports Edition?

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it’s a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It’s up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.

This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.

As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you “group sports terms that share a common thread.”

Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You’ll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle

Hints for Today’s Connections Sports Edition Categories on October 26, 2026

Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.

• Yellow: Handles all kicking, punting and return plays.
• Green: Like a spike in volleyball.
• Blue: Basketball greenies.
• Purple: Defensive action in football.

Here Are Today’s Connections Sports Edition Categories

OK, time for a second hint…we’ll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!

• Yellow: SPECIAL TEAMS POSITIONS
• Green: DESCRIBES A BALL HIT ON THE GROUND
• Blue: NBA ROOKIES
• Purple: _____ TACKLE

If you’re looking for the answers, no worries—we’ve got them below. So, don’t scroll any further if you don’t want to see the solutions!

The answers to today’s Connections Sports Edition #763 are coming up next.

Related: 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day

What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?

• SPECIAL TEAMS POSITIONS: KICKER, LONG SNAPPER, PUNTER, RETURNER
• DESCRIBES A BALL HIT ON THE GROUND: DRIBBLER, ROLLER, TAPPER, WORM BURNER
• NBA ROOKIES: ACUFF, BOOZER, PEAT, WAGLER
• _____ TACKLE: DEFENSIVE, HORSE-COLLAR, RIGHT, SLIDE

Don’t worry if you didn’t get them this time—we’ve all been there.

Up next, catch up on the answers to recent Wordle puzzles.

Related: NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Saturday, October 24, 2026

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If your bedroom’s been feeling a little flat lately, especially as we start to spend more time inside this fall, scalloped bedding is a soft, feminine upgrade that instantly gives your space that effortless, Nancy Meyers-inspired charm. It’s quickly becoming one of the biggest trends of the season, with scalloped rugs trending too, and for good reason: The scalloped detail adds just enough interest to feel styled without tipping into overdone. The pieces below strike that perfect balance between playful and classic, which is exactly why everyone’s reaching for them right now.

With spring here and that fresh urge to reset our homes (and wardrobes), consider this your sign to lean into a beautiful, scalloped quilt. Macy’s has so many options we genuinely can’t stop thinking about or adding to cart. They’re lightweight enough for hot sleepers but still cozy enough to make getting out of bed feel optional. We rounded up our top picks below. They are giving minimal effort and all the detail. Goodbye boring bedding, hello scalloped edges.

Madison Park Tuscany Reversible Scalloped Edge 3-Piece Quilt Set, $70 (was $232) at Macy’s 

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Available in a bevy of pretty light colors, from a pretty light blue to ecru, this adorable scalloped quilt set comes with three pieces — a quilt and two shams —  that shoppers describe as a perfect set to have on your bed year-round. “The light blue coverlet is a masterpiece,” one shopper gushed. “The stitching is beautiful. The weight is just what mom needed to not feel claustrophobic but still be warm.” The set’s available in three sizes as well: full/queen, king, and daybed (how sweet!). 

Greenland Home Fashions Giulia 3-Piece Quilt Set, $90 (was $300) at Macy’s

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If you really want to lean into cottagecore this year, this is the set for you. It again comes with a quilt and two shams, and features this really pretty gray floral quilt design that shoppers can’t get enough of. “The minute I opened the box I was so happy!” one shopper wrote. “It’s exactly what I wanted. The colors are perfect.” It’s available in full, queen and king sizes, and will only be on sale for a limited time, so shop quickly! 

Charter Club Bailey Scallop 3-Piece Quilt Set, $83 (was $235) at Macy’s

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Turn your bedroom into a quaint bed and breakfast in a flash with this super-pretty scalloped set. It’s available in three stunning colors — we love the dark blue and green — and shoppers call it “simple yet elegant.” It’s also apparently a mid-weight quilt, not a lightweight one, so great for year-round use for cooler sleepers. 

Madison Park Darcy Print 5-Piece Comforter Set, $69 (was $125) at Macy’s

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This five-piece set makes a full bedroom refresh as easy as one click away. This is a comforter set, so fluffier and thicker than a quilt, and it comes in three gorgeous colors: light green, tan, or light blue. The floral detailing too here is so pretty, yet versatile enough to blend in with lots of different decor styles. Currently on sale for $69, the set includes one comforter, two standard shams (also scalloped), and two decorative pillows — everything you need for an instant update. Consider it the kind of effortlessly polished bedding that will have overnight guests asking, “Where did you find this?”

VCNY Home Scallop Microfiber 3-Piece Quilt Set, $42 (was $140) at Macy’s 

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Thanks to a super sale going on at Macy’s right now, you can get a king-sized quilt set for a song. Now priced at under $50, this scalloped three-piece set is made with microfiber, which means it’s very, very soft and cozy. The light gray color it’s available in can fit in with lots of different bedroom styles too. If you’re looking for an easy entrypoint into the scalloped trend, this just might be your pick.  This bedspread is currently on major sale, making it one of our top picks right now. 

Related: Macy’s ‘Adorable and Playful’ $32 Reversible Christmas Throw Blanket Perfect for Dog Lovers

It’s time to lean into the dopamine bedding purchase you have been waiting for. Life is too short to wait to make your home the oasis you have been dreaming of. Whether you want to do a full refresh for spring, or just add some charm with sheets or pillows, Macy’s has tons of bedding picks that will make your home look like it’s out of a magazine. 

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You’re probably planning to do today’s NYT Strands puzzle answer in some capacity this holiday season.

Move over, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times‘ recent game, “Strands,” is becoming increasingly popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

With daily themes and “spangrams” to discover, this is the latest addictive game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.

We’ll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today’s Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #967 on Monday, October 26.

How to Play Strands

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According to the New York Times, here’s exactly how to play Strands:

Find theme words to fill the board.

• Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.
• Drag or tap letters to create words. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.
• Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.

Find the “spangram.”

• The spangram describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.
• The spangram highlights in yellow when found.
• An example spangram with corresponding theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.

Need a hint?

• Find non-theme words to get hints.
• For every three non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.
• Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word’s letter order.

What Is Today’s Strands Hint for the Theme: “Please, be my guest!”

If that doesn’t help, here’s a hint for today’s Strands game: Above and beyond.

What Are Today’s NYT Strands Hints?

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

In today’s puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word:

• ME
• WE
• IN
• EN
• HO
• RE
• HO (SPANGRAM)

NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?

Today’s Spangram is mostly vertical.

NYT Strands Spangram Answer for October 26

Today’s Spangram answer for today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram, and Answers for Monday, October 26, 2026, is HOSPITALITY.

What Are Today’s NYT Strands Answers, Word List for Monday, October 26?

• MEET
• WELCOME
• INVITE
• ENTERTAIN
• HOST
• RECEIVE
• SPANGRAM: HOSPITALITY

Related: Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, October 25, 2026

Switzerland doesn’t exactly struggle to make a scenic train ride worthwhile. But one journey through the Swiss Alps owes its place among the world’s best to far more than a window seat.

The Jungfrau Railway ranked No. 20 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for the most breathtaking train adventures in the world. Its destination is Jungfraujoch, home to Europe’s highest railway station at 11,332 feet above sea level.

Getting passengers there took 16 years of construction—and tragically, the lives of 30 workers, whose labor deserves as much attention as the majestic scenery.

The bold undertaking began in 1896, with workers, many from Italy, using shovels, picks and sheer physical effort on the initial outdoor stretch.

Farther up, crews drilled and blasted their way through the mountains’ limestone and gneiss, carving a passage deep inside the Alps.

According to the railway’s own history, most of the fatal accidents involved blasting. Severe working conditions also contributed to staff turnover and six strikes.

When the route opened to Jungfraujoch on Aug. 1, 1912, their work had made an extraordinary Alpine landscape accessible by rail.

The achievement remains remarkable 114 years later, though its human cost should never become a footnote to the unparalleled views.

The railway tunnels through the Eiger and Mönch mountains. If the Eiger sounds familiar, it’s the 13,015-foot Swiss peak whose imposing north face has made it famous among mountaineers.

Often called the “Ogre”—a long way from Shrek’s swamp—the Eiger forms a celebrated trio with the Mönch, or “Monk,” and Jungfrau, or “Maiden.”

Passengers can approach via Kleine Scheidegg, or take the Eiger Express gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher and join the journey there.

Panorama of mountain views in Männlichen, Switzerland.

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Much of the final ascent happens inside the mountains, so don’t expect uninterrupted countryside through the glass. A five-minute stop at Eismeer offers a preview of the ice-filled landscape waiting above you.

At Jungfraujoch, marketed as the “Top of Europe,” the Sphinx observation deck is a main attraction.

An elevator climbs 108 meters in 25 seconds, delivering visitors to sweeping views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps, within the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Weather permitting, this is where the phone earns its storage space. The Ice Palace takes the sightseeing indoors, with frozen passageways and animal sculptures carved from ice.

Mountain guides first created its halls in the 1930s using picks and saws. Outside, the glacier plateau offers snow and ice throughout the year for amazing photo ops.

There’s also Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven, the world’s highest Lindt shop—because apparently even a trip to the top of Europe calls for a chocolate stop.

Before heading down, make time for Alpine Sensation. The exhibition traces the railway’s history through a corridor containing 30 memorial tablets honoring the workers who died during construction.

Their work made this journey possible. Taking a beat to remember them belongs on the itinerary just as surely as stepping outside to admire what they helped generations of travelers reach.

Today’s New York Times Connections puzzle covers everything from answers to a common greeting to categories from the American Kennel Club. You’ll also find references to popular horror movies and things that lay flat.

There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as the feeling of completing the daily New York Times Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword and Connections Sports Edition word games in one fell swoop. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. If you need help with today’s Connections puzzle, keep reading.

Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #1233 on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle for Monday, October 26, 2026 / New York Times

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If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Monday’s puzzle, you’re not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.

Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You’ll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle

Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Monday, October 26

1. How’s it going?
2. Can also be found on a table or in a bathroom.
3. Terrier is another one.
4. Like a certain species of turtle.

Related: 300 Trivia Questions and Answers to Jumpstart Your Fun Game Night

Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Sunday, October 25:

1. RESPONSES TO “HOW ARE YOU?”: CHILLING, MANAGING, NOT BAD, SAME OLD
2. KINDS OF MATS: PRAYER, WELCOME, WRESTLING, YOGA
3. AKC DOG BREED GROUPS: HERDING, HOUND, SPORTING, TOY
4. HORROR MOVIES WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED: HALLOWEEK, HOSTED, JAWN, PSYCHS

How’d you do?

Up Next:

– 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day
– Hints, Clues and Answers to the NYT’s ‘Mini Crossword’ Puzzle

Did You Miss a Few Days? Let’s Catch You Up With Recent Connections Answers

Related: NYT ‘Connections’ Hints, Clues and Answers Today, Saturday, October 24, 2026

Well, the title You Can See Everything certainly wasn’t kidding. Billy Evans, the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, bares it all in a full-frontal shower scene in the new documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. Believe it or not, the nudity was actually Evans’ idea.

According to Oppenheim, the two were returning from the gym when the filmmaker told Evans he’d have some time to shower. That’s when Evans unexpectedly asked, “Want to film me showering?”

Oppenheim told GQ that he even offered to position the camera so Evans’ private parts wouldn’t be visible, but Evans wasn’t concerned about appearing naked.

SAN JOSE, CA – MARCH 17: Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes alongside her boyfriend Billy Evans, leaves a hearing at the Robert E. Peckham U.S. Courthouse on March 17, 2023 in San Jose, California. Holmes appeared in court for a restitution hearing. (Photo by Philip Pacheco/Getty Images)

“I honestly don’t know,” Oppenheim said when asked why Evans would agree to appear naked in a recent GQ interview. “It’s beyond me, but I’ve heard interesting theories that people have when they see it. There’s a camera in the bathroom, there’s a camera that was on Nathan, there’s a camera outside the bathroom, and there’s an interaction that we see after Billy leaves where he sort of looks at the camera and smiles.”

“So I don’t know what that means, but I feel like there’s enough stuff in there that gives me the impression that maybe he was excited that people could see everything and that there was full access, I guess,” Oppenheim continued.

Despite offering to film in a way that didn’t show his genitalia, Evans made it clear that he had no issues being naked on camera.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 30: Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder attend the “You Can See Everything” premiere during the 64th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on September 30, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FLC)

His insistence on the scene was interesting, especially since, when Evans stopped by the All-In podcast, he admitted he hadn’t even watched the documentary.

And for those unfamiliar with the documentary, it follows Holmes in the 34 days leading up to her imprisonment for defrauding investors. Holmes and Evans gave Fielder and Oppenheim unprecedented access to their private lives, even allowing Fielder to move into their home.

What starts as an intimate look at the couple’s family life quickly becomes a bizarre, nearly 3-hour exploration of truth, deception, and a deep dive into whether Holmes is really as transparent as she claims to be.

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, leaves federal court with partner Billy Evans in San Jose, California, US, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. A key government witness from Holmes’s fraud trial told a judge he stands by his testimony, which will likely doom the request for a new trial she filed after the former Theranos lab director showed up at the startup founder’s home in August and allegedly expressed remorse about her conviction. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

You Can See Everything is currently in theaters.

Most people know Marlon Brando for his visionary acting work on screen, but the late star actually had a very different dream for his life that started when he spotted a small atoll while filming his 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty in French Polynesia.

He hired a fisherman to take him to the place that he’d come to learn is Tetiaroa, the Society Islands archipelago. In his autobiography, Songs My Mother Taught Me, Brando described the land as “more gorgeous than anything I had anticipated,” with the lagoon at the center of the atoll “infused with more shades of blue than I thought possible.”

The “magical” place, as Brando described it, is located about 30 miles north of Tahiti. It so enamored the actor that he went through a major process to purchase the land in 1966. While it served as his escape from Hollywood when he needed a break, Brando actually had much bigger hopes for the location.

He dreamed of Tetiaroa becoming a place where scientists could gather to perform revolutionary marine research, while others could learn about sustainability, conservation, and more.

Brando’s friend Patt Morrison, who is also a writer at the Los Angeles Times, wrote about his vision in 2024, saying, “His hope, his plan, was for Tetiaroa to become an ecologically responsible tropical resort, but more vitally, a nature preserve, an open-air experimental science laboratory, a ‘university of the sea,’ all to serve the place and the planet.”

While Brando didn’t accomplish his dream for Tetiaroa before his death in 2004, his children helped make it a reality after. His estate worked with hotelier Richard Bailey to build an eco-resort there called The Brando.

The nonprofit Tetiaroa Society was also founded to complete the other half of Brando’s dream regarding a science laboratory and support conservation efforts. In early 2014, the research facility called the Ecostation opened, with The Brando opening up its 35 villas for guests later the same year.

Related: George Lucas Gave Up $500,000 in Directing Fees to Keep Star Wars Merchandising Rights. In 2012, He Sold Lucasfilm to Disney for $4.05 Billion

Since then, Tetiaroa has become the site of many scientists’ compelling research, with Smithsonian magazine noting that some of the topics of research include endangered green sea turtles and shark species like the sicklefin lemon sharks, and fighting against invasive species in the area.

While Brando’s film legacy is expansive and well-appreciated, he continues to have a positive impact on the environment and conservation efforts thanks to his personal efforts in Tetiaroa.

Related: In 1969, Robert Redford bought a small Utah ski resort and renamed it after his Butch Cassidy character; in 2020, he sold it with a 300-acre nature preserve attached

Today’s NYT Wordle puzzle answer should be easy to solve if your name is Dexter and you have an annoying sister named Dee Dee.

But the day just isn’t complete until I’ve solved all of the free word games from the New York Times, including Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Strands, and Mini Crossword. If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1955 ahead.

Let’s start with a few hints.

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How many vowels are in today’s Wordle?

There are two vowels and one sometimes vowel in today’s Wordle.

What kind of letter does today’s Wordle start with?

Today’s Wordle begins with a consonant.

Are there any double letters?

There are double letters in today’s Wordle.

Can you give another hint about today’s Wordle?

Like Steve Urkel or Jimmy Neutron.

OK, that’s it for hints—I don’t want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!

Related: 16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours

We’ll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game.

SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don’t want the answer revealed.

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Today’s Wordle Answer for #1955 on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer on Monday, October 26, 2026, is GEEKY.

-If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday’s Wordle.

Related: Every 5 Letter Word Wordle Hasn’t Used Yet (Updated Daily)

Curly Sue was released 35 years ago on Oct. 25, 1991 and although the John Hughes-directed comedy wasn’t a blockbuster hit like some of his other films, it quickly became a cult classic to millennials everywhere. The Shirley Temple-esque movie stars Jim Belushi as Bill Dancer, a homeless drifter, and Alisan Porter as Curly Sue, the young orphan he has been raising, and it was actually inspired by people near and dear to Hughes’ heart: his sisters.

The late director, who died at the age of 59 in 2009, once opened up about how his sisters’ led to the idea for the film, which was often compared to the 1982 musical Annie, in a 1991 interview with reporter Bobbie Wygant.

“I have three sisters, two of them are younger… I had nine aunts, and I was just always fascinated with the relationship between little girls and women and how they look up to them and emulate them,” the talented creator said at the time.

He also talked about the importance of having a good story for actresses. “I like writing for women and I wanted to do a picture that starred a little girl, ” he explained. “It had been years since anybody had done that. There weren’t many comedies with a little girl and I started there.”

Hughes also said he had usually done films that focused on families, so he came up with a the idea to have Curly Sue include people who weren’t related but became a family.

“What’s a father? Is a father the person that you’re biologically related to or is it the person who behaves most like a father and puts your interests above his?” he said, referring to Bill’s relationship with the title character.

When it came to casting Porter as the lead actress, Hughes said he just knew she “had something special” and when he found out she could sing, he created a bunch of singing scenes in the movie to show off her “spectacular” talent.

Porter actually went on to start her own music career and even appeared as a contestant on The Voice in 2016.

Curly Sue debuted at No. 2 at the box office in 1991 and continues to be remembered as part of Hughes’ lasting legacy in the film industry.

Brandon Nodier pleaded guilty to manslaughter in July 2014 for the 1985 killing of Dorothy Thompson, the owner of a pet cemetery in Louisiana. 

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison under a plea agreement, bringing a long-running murder case to a close after nearly three decades without a conviction.

Thompson, 61, owned a pet cemetery in Toca, a community in St. Bernard Parish near New Orleans. She disappeared in April 1985 while fighting to regain control of her property. On May 2, 1985, fishermen found her body in the Mississippi River. She had been strangled, and her body was tied with chains and wire.

According to St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, Nodier had worked as a groundskeeper at the cemetery and became a suspect because of a legal dispute over the land. However, investigators lacked enough evidence to arrest him during the early years of the case.

The case gained new attention when witnesses came forward years later. Their accounts helped investigators build a stronger case against Nodier, who was arrested in 2012 and charged with second-degree murder.

The case is now being revisited in HBO’s three-part true-crime documentary series The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story. The series examines Thompson’s death, the long investigation, and the strange claims that her ghost led witnesses to reveal what they knew.

実在の“ペット霊園殺人事件”を追うトゥルークライム『The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story』予告編。85年、ペット霊園の女性経営者が、鎖で巻かれた遺体で発見される。迷宮入りした事件は、被害者の幽霊を見たという証言をきっかけに再び動き出し…。10.11 HBO配信。pic.twitter.com/FN3Y6IbHad

— zombie手帖 (@zombietecho) September 29, 2026

Thompson’s death was linked to a bitter dispute over the 14-acre property where she ran the Azalea Original Pet Cemetery.

According to investigators, Nodier and his wife, Bonnie, had arranged for Thompson to transfer control of the property. Thompson later challenged the deal in court, saying she wanted to regain her land.

The legal fight gave investigators a possible motive for the killing. Thompson disappeared just 10 days before a court hearing related to the dispute.

Authorities believed Nodier feared losing the property if Thompson won the case. Still, the connection between the dispute and her disappearance was not enough to prove his role in the crime at the time.

Thompson was last seen in April 1985. Nearly three weeks later, fishermen discovered her body in the Mississippi River in neighboring Plaquemines Parish.

Investigators determined that she had died from asphyxia, per Fox8Live. Her body had a plastic bag over her head, secured with wire and heavy chains had been used to weigh her down.

Despite the disturbing details, the investigation stalled. Police examined Nodier as a suspect, but they could not gather enough evidence to bring the case to trial.

The investigation also faced another major setback years later. Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana in 2005 and destroyed or damaged important case materials, including crime scene photographs, Vanity Fair said. The loss of evidence would later make it harder for prosecutors to prepare for a trial.

The investigation took a new turn in 2009 when a witness came forward with information about Thompson’s death.

According to St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Colonel John Doran, the witness said Nodier had told him that he was responsible for the killing. The witness also claimed that Thompson’s ghost was haunting his dreams.

Police reopened the investigation and began speaking with people who knew Thompson and Nodier. Investigators also reviewed the original case and spoke with officers who had worked on it in the 1980s.

In 2012, another witness, James Tregler, came forward. Tregler had worked as Nodier’s assistant groundskeeper at the cemetery. He told investigators that he had witnessed Thompson’s killing but had remained silent for years because he feared Nodier.

Nodier reportedly picked him up around midnight and asked him to go for a ride. Tregler said he did not know their destination until they arrived at Thompson’s home at the pet cemetery.

He claimed that Nodier then choked Thompson to death.

Tregler also told authorities that Nodier visited him in prison after the investigation reopened. According to investigators, Nodier warned him to remain silent and said he knew where Tregler’s wife lived.

Tregler later received immunity in exchange for his testimony. His account became an important part of the case, although questions remained about whether his story could be fully trusted.

Nodier was arrested in April 2012 and charged with second-degree murder. He remained free on a $300,000 bond while the case moved forward.

In July 2014, Nodier pleaded guilty to manslaughter as part of an agreement with prosecutors. He accepted a 10-year prison sentence instead of facing a trial on the second-degree murder charge.

Prosecutors had concerns about taking the case to trial. Some evidence had been lost during Hurricane Katrina and Tregler’s willingness to testify was another concern.

The plea agreement ended a case that had remained unsolved for nearly 30 years.

At the time, Doran said the outcome brought at least some measure of justice for Thompson.

“Some form of justice has been served,” Doran said, according to HuffPost. “Ten years is better than none.”

Although Nodier received a 10-year sentence, he did not have to serve the full term in prison. Under the law that applied to the crime at the time, he was required to serve only part of the sentence. He also received credit for time spent awaiting trial.

In October 2026, documentary director Philip Cairney confirmed that Nodier had been released from prison.

His current whereabouts have not been publicly confirmed in the supplied reports.

HBO’s The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story brings Thompson’s murder back into public view. The three-part documentary explores the investigation, the people connected to the case and the unusual stories surrounding the cemetery.

Dorothy Thompson’s Mother Adds Another Layer to the Story

The documentary also explores the life of Thompson’s mother, Grace Wynne, who founded the pet cemetery.

Grace’s past became another major part of the story after researchers uncovered details about a 1934 shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. Grace had shot and killed Martha, the wife of her former husband, John Thompson.

Grace was later convicted of second-degree murder in 1942. The conviction was overturned when the Missouri Supreme Court ordered a retrial, and the charges were eventually dropped.

Grace later moved to Louisiana, where she established the pet cemetery. The property became the setting for Thompson’s death decades later.

Cairney said Grace’s history changed how he understood the documentary’s story. He wanted the series to examine the women at its center instead of focusing only on the people accused of crimes.

The documentary also looks at other deaths linked to the property and the area’s difficult history. Its wider focus includes the effects of past violence, racial injustice, and Hurricane Katrina on the land and the people who lived there.

The cemetery itself was badly damaged by Katrina. Today, the property remains derelict, with only remnants of graves still visible.

Plans to reopen the cemetery in honor of Grace and Dorothy have been discussed, but Cairney said there were no confirmed updates when he spoke about the project in October 2026.

A Nearly 30-Year Wait for an Outcome

Dorothy Thompson’s killing remained without a conviction for nearly three decades. The property dispute, delayed witness accounts, and loss of evidence all complicated the search for answers.

Nodier’s 2014 guilty plea brought the criminal case to a close, although many details of the events surrounding Thompson’s death remain tied to witness testimony and historical records.

Now, HBO’s The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story has introduced the case to a new audience. The series combines the known facts of the investigation with accounts of alleged supernatural encounters, offering viewers a closer look at one of Louisiana’s long-running cold cases.

The reported haunting may be open to debate, but the central facts are clear: Dorothy Thompson disappeared in 1985, her body was found in the Mississippi River, and Brandon Nodier later pleaded guilty to manslaughter in her death. His 10-year sentence marked the end of a decades-long legal battle over a killing that had remained unsolved for years.

Related: Amber Guyger killed neighbor Botham Jean in 2018 after entering his apartment by mistake; she is now free on parole after serving 7 of her 10-year sentence

Voice actor Eric Bauza has died at the age of 46.

Bauza’s family announced his passing via a statement shared to his official Instagram page on Sunday, Oct. 25.

“Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly. More details to come,” the statement read.

No additional details on Bauza’s cause of death are currently available.

The late actor was best known for his work in the Looney Tunes franchise, joining as an official voice actor in 2020. He voiced several notable characters, including Bugs Bunny, a role he shared with Jeff Bergman, as well as Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and Woody Woodpecker.

In 2022, Bauza won the first-ever Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program for his work on Looney Tunes Cartoons. He won two additional Children’s and Family Emmys in 2023 and 2025 for his work on Bugs Bunny Builders and Teen Titans Go!, respectively.

His other notable roles include Puss in Boots in The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Baby Fozzie in Muppet Babies. Throughout his career, Bauza is credited with 935 voice roles across 249 titles, spanning TV shows, films, video games, and shorts.

Bauza is survived by his wife, Jessica, whom he married in 2016, and one son.

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Kenny Loggins is trying something new.

The singer behind “Footloose” and “Danger Zone” announced he’s producing another artist for the first time in his career, teaming up with Hunter Hawkins for a fresh take on his 1985 song “Love Will Follow.”

The project serves as a reminder that, long before he became one of the most recognizable voices of the ’80s, Loggins needed a little help establishing himself as a solo artist. And that an unexpected friend provided that help: Stevie Nicks.

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In 1978, the Fleetwood Mac singer joined Loggins on “Whenever I Call You Friend,” a breezy, harmony-filled duet that became one of his signature recordings and one of Grunge‘s picks for greatest yacht rock duets.

Interestingly, their collaboration wasn’t simply a meeting of two celebrated voices. It grew out of a friendship forged on the road and a recording session that Nicks later remembered as surprisingly intense.

How Stevie Nicks Became Kenny Loggins’ Secret Weapon

After finding success alongside Jim Messina in the duo Loggins and Messina, Loggins faced a new challenge when the pair split in 1976. Could he build a successful solo career?

His first solo album, Celebrate Me Home, arrived in 1977, but his next album would prove particularly important. While opening for Fleetwood Mac during the band’s Rumours tour, Loggins became friendly with Nicks and other group members.

In the 2024 HBO documentary Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, Loggins recalled that Nicks offered to help if he ever needed a female vocalist.

“She said to me one day, probably we were drunk, she said, ‘If you need a chick singer, give me a call,’” he told People.

Loggins took her up on the offer when he recorded “Whenever I Call You Friend,” which he wrote with singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester for his 1978 album, Nightwatch.

The timing was ideal. Nicks was becoming one of rock’s most celebrated female performers, and her appearance added a spark to the song. The track ultimately reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1978.

Loggins later credited Nicks with making a major difference in his transition from a successful duo to a solo career.

“I didn’t realize at the time how difficult it was to go from a successful duo into being a successful soloist,” he told People, adding that the duet “ultimately made a huge difference in launching my solo career.”

The Recording Session Wasn’t Quite as Dreamy as the Song

Listening to “Whenever I Call You Friend,” it’s easy to imagine that the singers slipped effortlessly into their harmonies. The reality, according to Nicks, was considerably more demanding.​

In a 1982 interview with High Times, Nicks recalled that Loggins pushed her to deliver precisely the performance he wanted.

“I call him Slave-Driver Loggins,” she said. “He cracked the whip on me for two days to get that particular performance.”

Nicks admitted she grew frustrated during the sessions, even reaching a point where she considered giving up.

“I really had to keep my mouth shut and do what I was told,” she said. “And it worked. He wasn’t interested in a dull vocal.”

The story offers a fascinating contrast to the finished recording. The song’s gentle groove and shimmering harmonies sound relaxed and affectionate, but achieving that sound took persistence and a willingness to keep working when the results weren’t quite right.

A Friendship That Helped Create a Yacht Rock Classic

“Whenever I Call You Friend” became one of Nightwatch‘s defining tracks, with the album reaching No. 7 on the Billboard 200. The album also featured the first recorded version of “What a Fool Believes,” a song Loggins co-wrote with Michael McDonald that later became a major Doobie Brothers hit.

Although the term “yacht rock” came into popular use years later, Loggins’ smooth arrangements and melodic songwriting became central to the genre’s identity.

His collaboration with Nicks remains especially memorable because it captures a particular moment in both singers’ careers: Nicks riding the success of Fleetwood Mac and Loggins finding his footing outside his former duo.

Their friendship brought them together, but the song’s lasting appeal rests on more than the names attached to it. It is a polished, emotionally warm recording that sounds effortless, even when the process behind it wasn’t.

Now, as Loggins explores a new creative role with Hunter Hawkins, his breakthrough duet serves as a reminder of how much a collaboration can change an artist’s trajectory. Sometimes, the right person answering a phone call can make all the difference.

Related: 1982 Ballad, Which Knocked Kenny Rogers From No. 1, Named One of Soft Rock’s Greatest One-Hit Wonders

Who else is glad OA (Zeeko Zaki) is back from his stint undercover? I sure am. I was starting to get a little anxious, but I’m glad Maggie (Missy Peregrym) has her partner back!

Let’s take a look at “Reticence,” the next episode of FBI.

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What is FBI about?

FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan (Zeeko Zaki), a West Point graduate via Astoria who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI.

Also on the team are Special Agent Stuart Scola (John Boyd), an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent; and Special Agent Eva Ramos (Juliana Aidén Martinez), a former prosecutor with a background tackling violent crime and narcotics cases. Overseeing them are Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille (Alana De La Garza), who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority; as well as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine (Jeremy Sisto), the nerve center of the office, whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.

What happened in last week’s episode of FBI? Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille and Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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In “White Rock,” last week’s episode of FBI, the team pulled out all the stops to finally move against Anna Vorpe (Claire Coffee) and her seemingly impervious Strike Team. While undercover, OA struggled with what he had to become in order to keep his identity hidden, and put Anna behind bars for good.

Related: ‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Jesse Lee Soffer Lands His Next Major TV Role — And He’s Reuniting With a Familiar Face

What happens in this week’s episode of FBI?

In “Reticence,” this week’s brand new episode of FBI, the team investigates a missing infant and a string of murders as it all connects to a rocket propulsion company on the verge of going public. They struggle to find the truth when their investigation points to the daunting conclusion that the suspect is one of their own.

When does this week’s episode of FBI premiere?

“Reticence” premieres on Monday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. If you have a Paramount+ Premium tier subscription, you can stream it live and on-demand. For Essential tier subscribers, it will become available to stream the following day.

Where can I watch FBI?

You can watch FBI on CBS, and live on Paramount+ Premium.

Related: ‘Line of Fire’ Sneak Peek: Watch a Family Solve a Murder Over Dinner (Exclusive)

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Take a look at some select images from this week’s upcoming episode of FBI.

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John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola and Juliana Aidén Martinez as Eva Ramos. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R): Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan and Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Pictured (L-R): Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell and Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Roland Buck III as Agent Isaiah Green. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R): Roland Buck III as Agent Isaiah Green and Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R): Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan and Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Actor Sebastian Stan is opening up about how he was cast as one of his most iconic roles, MCU’s Bucky Barnes, also known as The Winter Soldier.

During an October 2026 interview with GQ, Stan explained that he had originally auditioned to play Steve Rogers for the 2011 film, Captain America: The First Avenger. The role ultimately went to Chris Evans.

Stan also shared that he was working on his audition for Steve while filming the 2012 horror movie, The Apparition, which also starred Ashley Greene.

“Bucky Barnes came out of a movie called The Apparition, which was not a great horror film. I was in Germany and Berlin in 2010 shooting The Apparition, this movie, and I was auditioning for Steve Rogers,” said Stan in the GQ interview. “I didn’t even know about Bucky Barnes or anything ’cause I hadn’t read the comic books. And so the Evans role. I was making tapes with Ashley Greene, who was in the movie with me, Apparition, and then sending them to L.A. And then they kept giving me notes to do them again.”

He said during one of the Los Angeles trips, he was asked to do a screen test. In addition, the actor said he believed that the president of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, asked to see his scenes from The Apparition during the Captain America: The First Avenger audition process.

“I’m pretty sure remember that at one point Kevin Feige went to Joel Silver, who was the producer of The Apparition‘s office to watch dailies from The Apparition because they were considering me for Bucky Barnes,” said Stan to GQ.

Sebastian Stan Discussed Playing Bucky Barnes in the Upcoming Film ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Stan has appeared as Bucky in several MCU projects, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), and Thunderbolts* (2025). The actor will reprise his role for Avengers: Doomsday, out on December 18.

Stan discussed working on the upcoming project during an October 2026 interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. He explained that he finds it easy to play Bucky, no matter the script, after doing so for the last 15 years.

“We’ve played these characters for years. That’s what people forget. We’ve played them for so many years. So, it’s not entirely sort of that you’re rear-ended in the moment when you don’t know what’s going on,” said the actor. “I mean, you know how you’re going to react like it’s your left hand, right? There’s an instinct in the character that, immediately, no matter what they throw at you, you’re going to react, and you’re going to know that’s the right thing.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s son, Joseph Baena, is showing off his wild physical transformation before he heads to another bodybuilding competition.

Baena, 29, is the son of Schwarzenegger, the legendary actor, businessman, and former California governor, and his former household staffer Mildred Patricia “Patty” Baena. While Schwarzenegger is known as an actor in iconic roles from Total Recall to Jingle All the Way, he began his career as a bodybuilder. Now, his son Baena is following in his footsteps.

In a new video shared to Instagram, Baena stands in a pair of Calvin Klein underwear in front of the mirror as he shows off his wild muscles.

“2 weeks till show day! Always more work to do, but I’m feeling good and happy with where I’m at. Definitely at a much better place than 2 weeks before my last show! Crazy how much can change in a couple months,” he captioned the video, which showed off his washboard abs.

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Baena Is No Stranger to Bodybuilding Competitions

Back in April, Baena previously took the stage in a bodybuilding competition. Sporting a Speedo and holding up a giant sword, he made it clear he took top prize at the event.

“Your new INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Champion!” the caption read.

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When Baena was in college, his father got him interested in bodybuilding.

“My dad gave me the bodybuilding encyclopedia,” Baena told GQ. “I was flipping through that, trying to learn how to grow the biceps, and I fell in love with weightlifting. I fell in love with eating healthy. I fell in love with learning about the body and how it reacts to training, and I became very passionate about it.”

Baena went on to say that he finds great pleasure in the tough work of bodybuilding.

“That’s the thing with bodybuilding—your hard work, you wear it every day. It’s on you. You can see it. That’s part of the reason why I love it so much, you can see everything that you’re doing firsthand right in front of you. I think it’s very special,” he added.

Related: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joseph Baena Sports a Sword and a Speedo To Win 2nd Bodybuilding Competition

Few songs have had a stranger life than Starship’s “We Built This City.”

The song was released in August 1985 as the band’s debut single, and it climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 16, 1985. It was even nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Billboard praised it at the time as a rock anthem that was as wise as it was rebellious.

Today, though, it’s best known for something else: being called the worst song ever.

The song came from an unexpected place. It was written by Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s longtime lyricist and the man behind classics like “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man,” along with Martin Page, Dennis Lambert and Peter Wolf.

Taupin and Page originally wrote it as a lament about the closing of live music clubs in Los Angeles. Taupin later told Rolling Stone that their first version was dark and mid-tempo, and didn’t have the big “We built this city!” chorus at all. The song didn’t reach its final, stadium-sized form until Starship and its producers reshaped it.

The backlash took years to arrive, but when it did, it stuck. In 2004, Blender magazine put “We Built This City” at No. 1 on its list of the worst songs ever, with editor Craig Marks arguing the song claimed to be anti-commercial while reeking of ’80s corporate rock.

In 2011, Rolling Stone readers voted it the worst song of the 1980s, by a margin so large the magazine called it possibly the biggest blowout in the history of its readers’ poll. GQ later declared it the worst song of all time. And in 2021, Forbes included it on a list of the worst lyrics of all time, singling out the line “knee deep in the hoopla” and its relentless chorus.

Much of the mockery has centered on the lyrics, especially the baffling line “Marconi plays the mamba.” Critics have also pointed out the irony of a band that had changed its name from Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship to Starship singing about corporations changing names.

Love it or hate it, 41 years later, people are still singing along.

Mötley Crüe is bringing back a song fans haven’t heard live in decades after letting them help choose the setlist for the band’s upcoming Las Vegas residency. Nikki Sixx confirmed that “Take Me to the Top,” a track from the group’s 1981 debut album, Too Fast for Love, will be part of the lineup when the rock legends return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March 2027.

The song’s return is already a win for longtime fans. Mötley Crüe hadn’t performed “Take Me to the Top” live since 1984 before bringing it back during its 2026 Return of the Carnival of Sins tour. The enthusiastic response helped inspire the band to continue giving fans a say in what they hear.

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The upcoming Carnival of Sins in Sin City residency will feature lead singer Vince Neil, bassist Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee and guitarist John 5. The eight-show run promises a mix of the band’s biggest hits and tracks that haven’t been played live in years.

Related: Janet Jackson, 60, Has Fans Convinced She’s Aging in Reverse After Stunning Red Carpet Appearance at Missy Elliott Tribute

Mötley Crüe Fans Helped Bring “Take Me to the Top” Back

Originally released on Too Fast for Love in 1981, “Take Me to the Top” is a deep cut from the band’s early days. Its return shows that longtime fans are still eager to hear more than the hits that have become rock-radio staples.

For a band with a catalog full of arena anthems, the fan vote offers a chance to revisit songs that might otherwise remain off the setlist. Sixx has also mentioned other fan favorites and deep cuts, including “On With the Show” and “Starry Eyes,” although neither has been confirmed for the 2027 residency.

Which Songs Could Mötley Crüe Play in Las Vegas?

The complete fan-voted setlist for the 2027 residency has not been announced. However, the band’s 2026 tour setlist offers a preview of what fans have recently heard live. It included:

• “Red Hot”
• “Louder Than Hell”
• “Wild Side”
• “Shout at the Devil”
• “Too Fast for Love”
• “Looks That Kill”
• “Too Young to Fall in Love”
• “Take Me to the Top”
• “Primal Scream”
• “Afraid”
• “Home Sweet Home”
• “Smokin’ in the Boys Room”
• “Live Wire”
• “Girls, Girls, Girls”
• “Dr. Feelgood”
• “Kickstart My Heart”

These songs are from the band’s 2026 tour, not a confirmed lineup for the 2027 residency. Fans will have to wait for the band to reveal which tracks make the final cut.

When Is Mötley Crüe’s Las Vegas Residency?

Mötley Crüe’s Carnival of Sins in Sin City residency will feature eight shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 19, 20, 24, 26, 27 and 31, followed by April 2 and 3, 2027.

A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, a Las Vegas organization supporting young people experiencing homelessness.

With “Take Me to the Top” confirmed, fans have at least one deep cut to look forward to. The remaining question is which other long-overlooked songs will make their way back to the stage.

Related: Taylor Swift’s Music Gave an Unlikely Fan Hope During 21 Years in Prison and Now His Story Is a New Documentary

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword deals with a variety of topics, including popular football battle cries, Kris Kringle’s calling card, famous French landmarks, the sounds of autumn, and who you call when you need to haul something.

Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you’re working on today’s Mini Crossword on Monday, October 26, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Sound of fall leaves underfoot — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”

7 Across: Santa’s laugh — HINT: Ends with the letter “O“

8 Across: Hit film franchise with blue-skinned aliens known as Na’vi — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”

9 Across: Brain nerve cell — HINT: Starts with the letter “N”

10 Across: “Say ___!” (“Alright, I get it”) — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

Related: 16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours

NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Action star Jackie — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”

2 Down: Wander this way and that — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”

3 Down: Big name in moving vans — HINT: Starts with the letter “U”

4 Down: ___-Dame Cathedral — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”

5 Down: Complete pandemonium — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”

6 Down: “Hook ’em ___” (battle cry of the University of Texas) — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Monday, October 26, 2026

Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Sound of fall leaves underfoot — CRUNCH

7 Across: Santa’s laugh — HOHOHO

8 Across: Hit film franchise with blue-skinned aliens known as Na’vi — AVATAR

9 Across: Brain nerve cell — NEURON

10 Across: “Say ___!” (“Alright, I get it”) — LESS

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Action star Jackie — CHAN

2 Down: Wander this way and that — ROVE

3 Down: Big name in moving vans — UHAUL

4 Down: ___-Dame Cathedral — NOTRE

5 Down: Complete pandemonium — CHAOS

6 Down: “Hook ’em ___” (battle cry of the University of Texas) — HORNS

Related: NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for Sunday, October 25, 2026

Detroit Lions broadcaster Dan Miller made an emotional return to the radio booth on Sunday, October 25, following the death of his wife, Cindy, earlier this month, and during a game dedicated to raising awareness about cancer, he found a meaningful way to honor her memory and leave fans with tears in the their eyes.

Miller, the longtime radio play-by-play announcer for the Lions, held up a Crucial Catch tribute card in honor of his late wife during Detroit’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. The moment came during the NFL’s annual Crucial Catch initiative, which raises awareness about cancer prevention and early detection.

“In Honor of Cindy Miller,” the sign read, while a visibly emotional Miller patted his chest.

In that moment, Miller’s colleagues appeared to also hold up signs bearing Cindy’s name, too, in a moving moment that quickly gained traction on social media.

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It was Miller’s first game back in the booth since Cindy died on October 10 at age 63 following a battle with cancer. The couple had been married for 33 years.

Miller had missed Detroit’s October 11 game against the Arizona Cardinals following Cindy’s death. In his absence, Detroit Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti took over the radio call and shared a heartfelt message about his colleague and friend.

The Lions organization also rallied around Miller and his family. Following Detroit’s victory over Arizona, head coach Dan Campbell dedicated the team’s game ball to Miller, becoming emotional as he spoke about the loss. Quarterback Jared Goff also fought back tears while expressing his love and support for the longtime broadcaster.

Ahead of his return, Miller thanked the community for the outpouring of support his family had received, saying the messages, texts, emails and donations had helped lift them during an incredibly difficult time.

“I can’t express enough how much it has meant to me and my family and how healing it has been to me in my family as we work our way through this,” Miller said.