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Kelly Clarkson is finally giving fans the “Kellyoke” cover they’ve been begging for—and trust us, it was so worth the wait.

Months after announcing her Emmy-winning talk show would be coming to a close, the bittersweet day is here, and in a special nod to her fans, Clarkson’s loyal viewers are being treated to the tune they’ve been asking her to sing since last summer: “Golden” from the animated Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters.

While it’s not the first tune from the soundtrack that Kelly and My Band Y’all have covered (the group previously thrilled fans with a version of “What It Sounds Like”), according to producers, “Golden” received the most fan requests ever.

The Kelly Clarkson Show’s Final ‘Kellyoke’ Features Her Most Requested Cover Song Ever: “Golden” From KPop Demon Hunters

Originally sung by artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami (the voices of the film’s fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X), the American Idol alum suggested that perfecting her version of the tune was not an easy feat. As Parade sat in the audience during the final taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 44-year-old pop star confessed that the song is not easy to sing, suggesting she may have even been intimidated by it.

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Still, Clarkson managed to put her nerves aside and deliver an incredibly energetic, confident, and passionate final “Kellyoke” segment—which you can watch below:

After wrapping up the highly anticipated “Kellyoke,” the Grammy winner went on to belt out her own hits as part of the grand finale celebrating the seven seasons of her NBC talk show. Featured in the special “Kelly By Request” episode were performances of “Since U Been Gone,” “Sober,” “Stronger,” “Piece by Piece,” “Didn’t I,” and the first-ever TV performance of her newest song, “I’d Be Lyin’.”

Although the talk show won’t be producing any new content with its namesake after today, fans can still tune in to past episodes and interviews and enjoy over 800 “Kellyoke” performances via the official Kelly Clarkson Show website and on YouTube.

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The conversation around GLP-1 medications and rapid weight loss usually covers everything except one thing: what happens to your skin. Which is a little ironic, because your skin is keeping score.

When fat disappears quickly, the skin doesn’t always have time to catch up, and what you’re left with can be skin laxity, crepiness and possibly a gaunt look to the face.

This is a very good reason to take your skincare seriously during the process rather than waiting until afterward. The dermatologists and skincare experts who work with rapid weight loss patients—both surgical and GLP-1-related—are nearly unanimous on this: start skincare early, stay consistent and treat this like the preventive measure it is.

To build the most useful routine possible, we talked to five experts—Beverly Hills plastic surgeons Dr. Brian Shafa and Dr. Michelle Lee of PERK; Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, board-certified cosmetic physician and founder of Skinly Aesthetics in New York City; Paula Brezavscek, PA-C, founder of Azala Skin Clinic in Miami and Dr. Elizabeth Kream, board-certified dermatologist at Aesthetx in Los Gatos, California.

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How Does Rapid Weight Loss Affect Your Skin Elasticity and Collagen?

Dr. Kream has a helpful analogy: “Imagine a tablecloth stretched smoothly over a table,” she tells Parade. “If the table suddenly shrinks, the tablecloth begins to wrinkle and sag.”

When underlying fat volume decreases quickly, the skin that was once taut simply doesn’t have enough time or collagen and elastin to contract and snap back. The faster and greater the weight loss, the more noticeable this becomes—particularly in the face, neck, abdomen and arms.

Dr. Shafa adds that rapid weight loss doesn’t just reduce volume—the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin actually become thinner and more poorly organized. As Dr. Schwarzburg says, when fat disappears, so does the support system beneath the skin.

Dehydration compounds things further, as does a lesser-known effect: GLP-1s decrease the oil-producing cells in skin, which helps with acne but makes dryness worse. Dry skin appears crepey and dull. But, there are ways to address these issues.

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What Skincare Ingredients Are Most Important To Prevent Sagging During Weight Loss?

No topical product can prevent loose skin from major volume loss—every expert says this clearly. What the right ingredients can do is support collagen production, protect what you already have and keep skin quality as healthy as possible throughout the process.

• Retinoids are the consistent first recommendation among the experts. Dr. Schwarzburg calls them the cornerstone of the evening routine for their collagen remodeling evidence. “Creams with retinoids are vital for everyone, but even more so in weight loss patients,” Dr. Shafa agrees.
• Vitamin C follows closely—it supports collagen synthesis and provides antioxidant protection against the oxidative stress that accelerates collagen breakdown. Dr. Schwarzburg recommends pairing it with a peptide.
• Dr. Kream calls peptides “signaling molecules that encourage the skin to produce more collagen and elastin.”
• Barrier support and hydration are more important than ever during weight loss when skin is often drier than usual, so ceramides and hyaluronic acid are important to incorporate into the routine.
• Dr. Brezavscek adds urea and lactic acid for the body, which is an area often overlooked, despite being that can have dramatic crepiness.

Dr. Shafa specifically recommends the Alastin Restorative Skin Complex for its TriHex technology, which he describes as clearing away poor-quality collagen to make space for new collagen deposition—paired with ingredients that support volume formation to counterbalance some of the fat loss effects in the face. He often pairs it with Sente Dermal Repair Cream for additional collagen stimulation.

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The Best Skincare Routine During Rapid Weight Loss, According to Dermatologists

So, should you proactively change your skincare routine if you are losing weight?

“Absolutely patients should proactively protect their skin and hair during rapid planned weight loss,” Dr. Shafa says.

Dr. Brezavscek shares that consistency with a retinoid, antioxidant, moisturizer and sunscreen “can go a long way toward maintaining healthy skin throughout the process,” and importantly, this doesn’t require a complicated 10-step routine.

Dr. Kream recommends adding a peptide serum if you’re not already using one and switching to a richer moisturizer than you’re currently using—for both face and body. Neck, abdomen, arms and above the knees: the crepiness complaint she sees in her office affects all of it.

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The best morning skincare routine for rapid weight loss support

Dr. Schwarzburg’s morning framework: gentle cleanser, vitamin C serum, moisturizer with ceramides or hyaluronic acid if needed and broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

“Sun exposure is one of the biggest contributors to collagen breakdown,” he explains, making sunscreen the most important anti-aging product in any routine—and especially in one designed to protect skin during weight loss.

Dr. Brezavscek adds that a hydrating serum can go between the antioxidant and moisturizer if skin is feeling particularly dry, which is common during weight loss for the reasons Dr. Kream outlined around GLP-1 effects on oil production.

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The best evening skincare routine to prevent crepey skin

Every expert here builds the evening routine around a retinoid—applied after cleansing, followed by a nourishing moisturizer with ceramides, glycerin or hyaluronic acid to support the skin barrier and offset retinoid dryness.

Dr. Kream layers peptide before moisturizer, then retinoid, then another layer of moisturizer if skin feels dry, and adds an eye cream, recommending Colorescience Total Eye specifically.

For anyone whose skin is particularly dry, she suggests applying hyaluronic acid to slightly damp skin immediately after cleansing, before any other products. Dr. Schwarzburg says to add something as simple as Aquaphor as an overnight mask since the occlusive barrier it creates supports everything you’ve layered underneath.

Dr. Brezavscek includes the body in the evening routine, not just the face—a richer moisturizer for neck, chest, arms and abdomen, where crepey skin from weight loss is just as common and often less addressed.

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In-Office Treatments That Can Help Tighten Skin

In-office treatments to help with loose skin should start before the weight loss is complete—not after, the experts say. 

A procedure called XERF earns a top spot for skin tightening, because it works at two separate depths simultaneously—structurally tightening and lifting in the deeper layers while heating the skin surface to stimulate collagen deposition and skin thickening.

“Xerf is currently the king of skin tightening and lifting while providing some thickening and textural improvements,” Dr. Shafa says.

Microneedling is Dr. Lee’s go-to for improving skin quality and stimulating the body’s own collagen and elastin production during and after weight loss. “By creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin, it activates the natural wound-healing response, gradually improving skin texture, firmness and resilience over a series of treatments,” she explains.

Beyond those two, the experts point to several other options worth discussing with a provider depending on degree of laxity and goals. 

Dr. Kream sees patients referred from weight loss clinics at the beginning of their GLP-1 journey specifically to get ahead of the skin changes. “I love to combine injectable biostimulatory agents such as Sculptra or Radiesse with energy-based tightening devices,” she explains, treating not just the face but the neck, chest, arms, abdomen and legs where laxity accumulates.

Resurfacing lasers like CO2 and Mosaic3D can help with skin thickening and textural improvement for fine lines and wrinkles that develop with laxity, Dr. Shafa says.

The consensus across every expert is that in-office treatment works best as a continuous strategy throughout the weight loss process that is tailored to the patient’s individual needs.

Up Next:

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Sources:

• Dr. Brian Shafa, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon
• Dr. Michelle Lee, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon
• Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, board-certified cosmetic physician and founder of Skinly Aesthetics
• Paula Brezavscek, PA-C, founder of Azala Skin Clinic
• Dr. Elizabeth Kream, board-certified dermatologist, Aesthetx

The Challenge Season 42 is here! Throughout the season, Parade will speak with the challengers who were eliminated from Cutthroat.

Keanu Soto was one of only two rookie men on The Challenge Season 42. But you wouldn’t know it from the confidence he had throughout the season. Keanu was coming off a fan-favorite run on Big Brother last season, where he was not afraid to get into confrontations, call shots, and back them up with his physical acumen. And he did just that from the jump, being incredibly vocal about going after the people who won the season’s opening run, pegging them as the biggest threats.

Unfortunately, Keanu being so vocal didn’t rally the troops so much as make him a lone soldier. When he was made captain of his team, he attempted to get Alexis Lete and Izzy Fairthorne against each other, in the hopes of saving his allies Reilly Smedley and Anna Leigh Wilson. But there was only so much he could push against a team full of vets, as they bucked up to him and made him back down. Then, to add possibly injury to insult, he was thrown into elimination the very next round, set to earn his stripes against Brad Fiorenza. And he did so in a major way, absoluting dominating the former champ and turning a speed climbing challenge into a contact sport. Having shown his mettle, Keanu confidently declared he could be thrown in to help winnow down the other teams, something Tori Deal was more than happy to help him with. Unfortunately, Nelson Thomas had the benefit of both size and experience against him in the sand. After five rounds, Keanu had reached the end of his rope — literally.

Read on for our full interview with Keanu. New episodes of The Challenge: Cutthroat drop Wednesdays on Paramount+.

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I want to start with the elimination that took you out. Because, as Chris mentioned in confessional, it didn’t seem like you were listening to the advice people like Bananas and CT were giving Nelson. Was that actually the case?
You know, it’s funny. Editing is a little tricky. And obviously, in hindsight, Chris is just gonna say like, “Oh, why don’t you copy what they’re saying to him?” But they didn’t immediately just start shouting out what to do. And by the time I heard what he was telling them, I had already kind of enlisted a different strategy. So the things that they were telling him, like, “Alright, dude, loop that thing over here and loop that thing over here and do this and drop through the middle,” my rope setup was not set up exactly like that.

So once I understood like what kind of strategy they were kind of trying to get him to do, my rope was completely different. They basically had him do a bird nest and clump everything up. At that point, if you go look, I was literally just stringing it through. I had never seen that competition before, and Nelly was more aware. He’d seen CT do that. He told me afterwards, “You know, brother, I had a huge advantage there because I’ve seen CT do this three or four times already.” It wasn’t as black and white as the editing makes it look. It was definitely a little different there.

Well, it looked like one of the reasons why you were down there in the first place is because you were fired up after the daily, saying that you could be put into elimination again. Why were you so vocal?
That’s another thing. Like I said, editing is a little tricky. They made it seem like I was willing to go into the sand just for the sake of going. The premise of that whole argument or conversation, whatever you want to call it, was that I had gotten together with the blue team before we started the daily. And I was like, “Guys, listen, it’s not about Grey team winning or blue team winning. It’s about Orange team not winning. It doesn’t matter which one of us wins. It’s making sure that they don’t continue to steamroll us.”

And so when we had that argument back there in the house, what I really said was, “Listen, I’m down to go down there every single time. I understand my position on this team, and I’m willing to play it to my full potential. But you’re gonna waste it by making me go against one of us.” Because at that point, Blue and Grey needed to work together. Coincidentally enough, like Johnny had said, it was a Blue and Grey team.

You mention the Blue team. I’d be remiss if I didn’t bring up your time as captain, when you tried to protect Reilly and Anna Leigh, your two closest allies. Talk to me about how that was received, and did you change your game after your team was so against it?
It was weird. It’s a team format and I think I really underestimated how much people were wanting to protect those friendships over the team. Because yes, I was trying to finesse my way into being able to protect the people that I was close with. But it wasn’t like I was trying to tell people something that wasn’t the optimal move for my team. You know what I mean?

I think something that gets lost in translation here is the initial challenge that we did running through the streets of Thailand was like a seven-mile run. It wasn’t like just a quick little sprint to the house. It was a pretty lengthy run. So when people say like, “Oh, I don’t know why he’s putting so much stock into that one challenge,” it wasn’t the be-all challenge. But seven miles is a pretty decent indicator of how well you could at least run a final. And if you can get people that did well on essentially what could show you if they’re going to do decent in a final, why wouldn’t you want to get them out? So I was basically trying to relay like, “Hey, Will versus Josh. Take a shot and you can’t miss. Lete versus Izzy, you take a shot and you can’t miss.” So it wasn’t like I was trying to just protect the people that I was close to; that was objective B. But objective A was always put my team in the best position to win.

And you’re vocal about that objective in the first episode when talking to CT, who comments on how hard you’re playing out of the gate. Were you aware the vets were seeing you that way?
I guess it was kind of brought to my attention that I was maybe gaming too hard. What’s funny about that conversation with CT is the whole premise of that conversation was like keeping him safe. It wasn’t like I was just like talking to him, like, “Hey, by the way, we want to throw in one of the strong guys on your team.” He and I had gotten pretty close at the beginning. We decided that we were gonna be workout buddies in there and things like that.

So we were in the middle of one of our workouts, and we’re kind of going over ways that we could keep him out of that elimination, and that’s what ended up, I guess, being talked about. They didn’t show that we were kind of going over ways to keep him safe. And I was trying to say like, “Hey, you let me know if this is the logical reason for being able to throw him in there over you.” And then that was when I was saying, “They both did well in the run. Maybe throw them in there so you can take a shot and not miss.” And so it kind of surprised me a little bit when he was like, “Oh, he’s being really ambitious.”

Talk me through the feeling of beating Brad in that first elimination.
I mean, you watched me on Big Brother, so you know I never get too high, I never get too low. I knew that I needed to have like a dominant performance at some point in the season if I wanted to make sure that I got invited back. Because that’s my thing. In Big Brother, it was like the drama got brought to me a lot of the time. I wasn’t like necessarily going out and seeking it, because I’m not that guy.

I feel like my place in this franchise, if there’s gonna be a place for me, is gonna be being a force in a lot of the eliminations and things like that. I’m not the guy that is gonna be hooking up, because I’m not single. I’m not the guy that’s gonna be getting super s—t-faced and talking s—t about people. That’s just not me. So I knew I needed to have a dominant elimination performance, and fortunately, I did have one of those. And with that came, “Hey, I’m probably gonna get thrown in every single time.” So I knew that I couldn’t really like ride that high for too long because I knew I was gonna have to get my head right probably for the next one. And look, the next one came, and that’s the one that sent me home.

There’s some talk about how close you were with Anna Leigh by the end of your time on the season. Who else were you working with by the time you left?
I think towards the end of my time there, I would say that I actually ended up getting pretty close to some of the people in Grey for sure. I would say Adrienne and I got a little bit closer towards the end there. Sydney and I got significantly closer towards the end. It’s crazy, man. Editing is everything because there’s a lot I feel like that was left out. There’s so much footage that they have to sift through. You can’t just put everything in.

I love Nurys as a person, but in the context of the game up until she had left, there were a couple things that were making it like, “Hey, there’s a little bit of chemistry that’s being thrown off here because of this one person.” Especially towards me specifically. There was a thing with me and Cory at the beginning where we had kind of gotten into it because apparently I was saying I was better than him, and that wasn’t the case.

Me and Cory had a little fight, which ended up being the reason why I didn’t make a deal with Josh and decided to make Corey captain. The deal that Josh refers to that I was trying to make with him was if he threw Lete in to the elimination, I would make Leo captain next week. But the reason why I didn’t make Leo captain next week was because I had that whole fight with Cory and his birthday was coming up. And I was like, “Okay, you know what? This is like an olive branch. I’ll keep you safe on a guys’ week, just to show you that, ‘Hey, I’m about the team and not just about myself.'”

Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t get your thoughts on everything that’s been happening on Big Brother 28 so far, considering this is your first season watching as an alumni! Who are you rooting for at the moment?
Yeah! And I was recruited, so this is the first season that I’m actually watching live. I would say, dang, right now, dude, it’s like ever-changing. But I really want Devens to win. I think everything that he does is so funny to me, dude. So I hope he can pull it out. But you know who’s really surprising me that at the beginning I was like, “Wow, this guy doesn’t know what he’s doing” — not that I’m one to talk? Yash. I feel like he’s learning quite a bit as he’s going, and he’s playing a lot better than he was at the beginning. Hopefully that trend continues, and he can he can pull one out. I’ve become significantly more of a fan of his. I’m always a fan of the people that make me laugh. So Devens and Yash are the two that are making me laugh the most right now. I’m always gonna go for the funny guy.

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Beyond the Gates breakout star Brandon Claybon has taken to social media to show off a brand-new look ahead of production on the beloved CBS soap opera’s 3rd Season.

The Martin Richardson actor took to X to share a new photo of himself. In the photo, Claybon was spotted in his bed, rocking a brand-new blonde haircut.

*missy voice* 🗣️ waaake uuuupppppp pic.twitter.com/8hu07a4Vow

— Brandon Claybon (@BrandonClaybon) August 31, 2026

Fans immediately took to the comment section to share their appreciation of the new style. One user wrote, “We feeling the blonde! It’s an amazing look on you, Brandon!”

A second fan added, “Sir. That blonde is a different kind of sexy. 😮‍💨.”

Fans will remember Claybon originally showed off the new look following the wrapping of production of Season 2, as the actor took to Instagram with his fresh new look with the caption, “Vacation starts now! Let’s Go! 😎.”

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It is currently unknown whether Claybon will be able to maintain his fresh look when production on Season 3 begins, or if he will have to revert to his original look.

On-screen, Claybon’s character Martin Richardson is having an eventful year. Having just won his congressional primary, the congressman is up for reelection this November and is hot on the campaign trail. Recently, members of The Young and the Restless Genoa City came to Fairmount Crest to show their support, including the great Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).

Elsewhere in Martin’s life, his eldest son Tyrell Richardson is going off to Banneker University, while his husband Smitty (Mike Manning) is in the midst of reporting on an investigation as to the identity of the head of a criminal enterprise working on the trading of blood plasma on the red market entitled The Impaler, little does he know hes closer to her than he ever believed as Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) is the Impaler and knows that Smitty is investigating and is determined to get him off her trail.

Brand-new episodes of Beyond the Gates air weekdays on CBS, with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount+. Viewers can catch up on all of the drama from the very beginning of Beyond the Gates on Paramount+, Tubi, and PlutoTV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST channel.

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Lounge sets are one of the easiest fall uniforms: They’re cozy, comfortable, and effortless to throw on, while still looking coordinated enough for heading out of the house. But not every lounge set strikes that balance. Classic hoodie-and-sweatpants sets can be incredibly comfy, but depending on the fit, they can also feel a little too frumpy for coffee runs, errands, or your morning walk.

That’s where the Grecerelle 2-Piece Half-Zip Sweatsuit Lounge Set stands out. It combines the comfort you’d expect from loungewear with a more elevated silhouette, so you don’t have to sacrifice style for coziness. Right now, select colors are up to 44% off at Amazon, bringing the price down to as low as $20 for the two-piece set.

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Available in sizes extra small through XXL, the set has a relaxed fit designed for everyday comfort. It’s made from a blend of 50% polyester, 44% rayon, and 6% spandex, giving it a smooth feel, light stretch, and flattering drape. It’s also machine washable; wash it in a cold water, gentle cycle for simple care.

The half-zip sweatshirt features a lapel collar, long sleeves, and split cuff details that give it a little more structure than a traditional hoodie. The matching wide-leg sweatpants have a high-rise waist, relaxed silhouette, elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring tie, and side pockets for keeping your phone and keys close.

With 14 colors to choose from, it’s easy to find one that fits your style. Options range from classic black, gray, and brown to more colorful choices like green and blue. You can also mix and match the pieces with other wardrobe staples, like wearing the half-zip with jeans or pairing the wide-leg pants with a simple white tee. Finish the look with anything from slippers and sneakers to fleece-lined boots.

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It’s an especially useful set for fall days when you want comfort without looking like you just rolled out of bed. Wear it for travel days, weekend coffee runs, grocery trips, farmers market visits, apple picking, or casual walks. It can even work for working from home or informal video calls, thanks to the collared top.

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In 1974, Dolly Parton released two songs that would become among the most famous of her extraordinary career. Now, 52 years later, both recordings are reaching the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.

Parton’s original recording of “Jolene” reenters the Sept. 5-dated Hot 100 at a new peak of No. 16 following the country legend’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80.

And “Jolene” isn’t alone. Parton’s original 1974 recording of “I Will Always Love You” makes its Hot 100 debut at No. 27, meaning that one of the most famous songs she ever wrote had never appeared on the chart in its original form until now.

The two milestones are part of a remarkable resurgence for Parton’s music, with five of her songs appearing on this week’s Hot 100 as listeners continue celebrating her life and legacy.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Finally Becomes a Top 40 Hit

“Jolene” was Parton’s first song to reach the Hot 100, but its original pop-chart performance was surprisingly modest given the stature it would eventually achieve.

Released in 1973 before appearing on Parton’s 1974 album of the same name, “Jolene” reached No. 60 on the Hot 100 in March 1974. It was a much bigger country hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

In the decades since, the song has become one of Parton’s signature recordings, covered and reinterpreted by generations of artists.

Beyoncé’s reimagining of “Jolene” even reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 in 2024, meaning Beyoncé’s version became a top 10 pop hit before Parton’s original had ever reached the top 40.

That changes this week.

According to Billboard, “Jolene” earned 10.2 million official U.S. streams during the Aug. 21-27 tracking period, up 583 percent. The song also reached a radio audience of 5.5 million and sold 15,000 copies.

Those numbers send “Jolene” to No. 16, giving the original recording its first top 40 appearance more than half a century after its initial chart run.

It also debuts at No. 7 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart, marking Parton’s first-ever top 10 on that ranking.

‘I Will Always Love You’ Makes Its Hot 100 Debut

The achievement for “I Will Always Love You” is perhaps even more remarkable.

Parton wrote the song as a farewell to her longtime musical partner Porter Wagoner, and her original 1974 recording became a No. 1 country hit. But despite eventually becoming one of the defining compositions of Parton’s career, that recording never made the Hot 100.

Parton recorded the song again for the 1982 movie The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. That version reached No. 53 on the Hot 100, making it the only Parton recording of the song to appear on the chart until now.

A decade later, Whitney Houston transformed “I Will Always Love You” into a pop phenomenon with her recording for The Bodyguard, which spent a then-record 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 1992 and 1993.

Now Parton’s original has finally joined it on the chart.

The 1974 recording debuts at No. 27, after earning 6.5 million streams, reaching a radio audience of 5.1 million and selling 16,000 copies during the tracking week.

It also leads an extraordinary Parton takeover of Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, where 15 of her songs appear in the top 20. “I Will Always Love You” sits at No. 1, followed by “Jolene” at No. 2.

Related: Dolly Parton’s Final Message to Millions of Children Is Breaking Hearts After Her Death: ‘Promise Me’

5 Dolly Parton Favorites Hit the Hot 100

Three more familiar Parton recordings join “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” on this week’s Hot 100.

“9 to 5” reenters at No. 18, “Islands in the Stream,” Parton’s duet with Kenny Rogers, returns at No. 26, and “Here You Come Again” reenters at No. 44.

“9 to 5” became Parton’s only solo Hot 100 No. 1 in 1981. Two years later, she returned to the top alongside Rogers with “Islands in the Stream,” giving Parton two career No. 1s on the chart overall.

“Here You Come Again,” meanwhile, was Parton’s first Hot 100 top 40 hit and remains one of her highest-charting solo recordings, peaking at No. 3 in 1977.

With “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” joining the club, Parton now has 10 career top 40 Hot 100 hits.

It’s also her first appearance in the top 40 in more than 20 years. Parton was featured on Brad Paisley’s “When I Get Where I’m Going,” which peaked at No. 39 in 2006.

The surge extends well beyond the Hot 100. Parton holds the top six positions on Digital Song Sales this week, with “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “Islands in the Stream,” “Here You Come Again” and “Coat of Many Colors” occupying Nos. 1 through 6, respectively.

Even “Hard Candy Christmas” has found an audience in the middle of summer, landing at No. 12.

Tributes to Dolly Parton Continue Across Country Music

The extraordinary resurgence for Parton’s music comes as artists across country music continue to honor the legend in the days following her death.

On Friday night, Aug. 28, Ella Langley stopped her concert at Auburn University to perform “Jolene” in Parton’s honor.

“Tonight’s show didn’t feel right without doing something like this,” Langley told the crowd before launching into the tribute.

One night later, the Grand Ole Opry devoted its Aug. 29 show to Parton with OPRY 100: The Opry Remembers Dolly Parton.

Among the night’s performers was rising country singer Belle Frantz, who made her Opry debut and paid tribute to Parton by performing the gospel song “Where No One Stands Alone.” Frantz became emotional after receiving a standing ovation and later explained how Parton’s example had given her the confidence to make her upcoming debut album, Hymns From a Barstool, a gospel record.

“Dolly was a bold person,” Frantz told the Opry audience. “She was witty and a little naughty, and she was faithful.”

Frantz later added, “I felt bold enough to do that because of Miss Dolly Parton.”

Related: How to Watch the Grand Ole Opry’s Dolly Parton Tribute Livestream

Ariana Grande is giving fans a heads-up that she may look a little different on stage as she finishes the final stretch of her Eternal Sunshine tour.

The singer shared a health update on her Instagram Stories Monday, August 31, ahead of her latest London performance, revealing that she’s recovering from a foot injury that could make it difficult for her to put her full weight on it.

“My sweet petals,” Grande began, before explaining that she would “need to be in cozy footwear” for the evening’s show and potentially the following night because she is “bandaged up underneath, recovering from a minor injury.”

Grande quickly reassured concerned fans that the injury wasn’t a sprain or muscle-related. Instead, she explained that she is dealing with “just a deep cut!”

A screenshot of Ariana Grande’s Instagram account on August 31.

“So when you see me tonight without my signature heels, or even possibly having a little trouble putting weight on that foot, that is why! but please do not fret,” she continued.

Despite the setback, the “We Can’t Be Friends” songstress made it clear she has no plans to sit out the performances. “On with the show and i am on the mend!” she wrote, adding that she couldn’t wait to perform for fans “even if i am a few inches shorter than usual.”

The update comes as Grande prepares to wrap her Eternal Sunshine tour on September 1. Afterward, the Grammy winner is expected to take a break from public-facing appearances following months of intense attention surrounding her health and appearance.

READ MORE: Ariana Grande ‘Taking a Step Back’ After Tour Wraps Amid Ongoing Health Concerns

A representative for Grande previously confirmed to People that she plans to take “a step back from visibility” once the tour concludes, noting that public appearances have resulted in “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”

At the time, a source close to Grande also emphasized that she is healthy, pointing to the physical demands of her nightly performances and saying she has continued to perform “healthily and successfully at a very high level night after night.”

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These days, special moments are easier than ever to hold on to. With a phone in everyone’s pocket, nearly every moment can be captured in seconds, often in stunning quality without the need of expensive camera gear. 

This week, however, Costco is helping you bring those special moments to life with a pocket-sized mobile printer bundle you won’t want to miss. Hitting stores now with a $20 discount, the Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer lets you instantly print photos directly from your phone, with an easy-to-pack design you can take wherever you go.  

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Normally priced at $120 but popping up in stores for just $99.99, the Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer lets you turn your favorite smartphone memories into personalized photo stickers with no ink required. Designed to fit in your pocket and print two-by-three-inch photos in 50 seconds or less, it’s a fun way to make more of every experience, whether you’re on a road trip, traveling abroad, attending a wedding or capturing moments at home.

Spotted by @costcofam4u, who also suggested using it for scrapbooking or gifting, this nifty little printer bundle comes packed with everything you need to get started, including a 50-sheet pack of Zink Photo Paper. And while supplies last, you can find it in Pure White and Blush Pink colorways, giving you two options whether you’re getting ahead of holiday shopping or simply trying to match your other electronic accessories.

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How Does It Work?

So how exactly does this clever gadget operate? Once charged, the Ivy 2 connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth through the Canon Mini Print app, where you can choose a photo from your camera roll and customize it with filters, frames, text, emojis and more. From there, the printer turns your digital image into a two-by-three-inch, peel-and-stick photo without needing any ink, giving you your personalized print in roughly 50 seconds or less.

Compared to its 1.0 counterpart, the Ivy 2 features improved print quality for sharper, clearer images, better connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0 technology and faster charging that promises a full battery in as little as 45 minutes. Even better, this new model features a multicolor LED light bar for extra flair, giving its chic look a modern update anyone can enjoy.

If you’re already eyeing it up for yourself or the photo enthusiast in your life, don’t wait too long to take advantage of this in-store $20 discount. While it is available online, shopping in-store not only saves you a few bucks but also gives you the opportunity to check out other Costco essentials, like the Signature Housewares Christmas Mugs four-pack and Mesa Two Tier Organizer With Drawers.

Related: Target’s $18 Dolly Parton T-Shirt Honors America’s Country Music Icon

When the dreaded 3 p.m. crash hits, you may make a beeline to a local coffee shop or your office’s Keurig. However, registered dietitians share that grabbing something to eat before you start slogging can ward off the whole slump to begin with. In fact, snacks are a secret, underrated weapon for keeping energy up throughout the day, even though they can get a bad rap for being “fattening” and “extra calories.”

“The stomach processes food every three to four hours,” says John Emmanuel Delos Reyes, RD, senior registered dietitian at Northwell’s Staten Island University Hospital. “Snacking between meals can help stabilize our energy levels when work or life events force us to stay engaged longer than three to four hours, especially when we don’t have time to have meals.”

Indeed, another registered dietitian, Amanda Sauceda, RD, MS, shares that the afternoon offers a unique opportunity to get your body up to speed so that your energy follows for the remainder of the day. Overlooking a snack may actually contribute to the 3 p.m. crash.

“Afternoons are when things can catch up to you, and that skipped breakfast and your barely-there lunch will make itself known,” Sauceda says. “Your energy will drop because you haven’t had enough food to fuel the rest of your day.”

Still, what you reach for matters. Some snacks labeled “healthy” may actually be energy vampires.

“Ideal snacks are whole-food based, minimally processed and contain macro diversity providing protein, healthy fats and fiber-containing carbohydrates,” explains Eleana Kaidanian, RD, CDN, CPT-WFS, a registered dietitian and owner of Long Island Nutritionist.

One such food offers none (or very little) of the above. Below, dietitians reveal the “healthy” afternoon snack that might be causing your afternoon crash and what to eat instead.

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The ‘Healthy’ Afternoon Snack That’s Causing Your 3 PM Crash, RDs Say

As convenient as they are, registered dietitians warn against snacking on granola bars in the afternoon, saying the nutrient profile can contribute to a dip in energy. “Most granola bars lack fiber and protein, which stabilize blood sugars,” says Julia Zumpano, RD, a Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian. “Instead, they contain large amounts of carbs and sugars.”

To be clear, carbohydrates are not the devil, nor are all of them energy vampires. It’s quite the opposite, actually. Zumpano points out that carbohydrates are our body’s No. 1 source of energy. “They break down into glucose—blood sugar—providing fuel for our brain, muscle and nerves,” she says.

The issue is that granola bars, especially the ones at convenience stores and in vending machines, get most of their carb count from added sugar. “Sugar highs” do not provide the sustained energy you need to avoid a mid-afternoon slog.

“Added sugars are simple sugars, meaning that your body easily absorbs them, leading to a huge spike in your blood sugars,” Reyes tells Parade. “As a result of this immediate spike, your body will react by releasing insulin that will crash your blood sugars.”

Granola bars also don’t usually have much fiber or protein, which can speed up the blood sugar roller coaster.

“If your granola bar is lacking fiber, then your granola bar is more simple carbs, which your body will burn through quickly,” Sauceda explains. “Additionally, you’d ideally want some protein in your snack to balance out the carbs. Protein slows down the absorption of carbs, which means a better blood sugar response, and the protein will help keep you full.”

Still, it’s been ingrained in many of us that granola bars are “healthy.”

“This is one of those health claims that were promoted by the commercial food industry back in the day and stuck…possibly because they are usually made of oats,” Kaidanian says. “While whole grain oats provide nutrients, their health benefits are shadowed by the overuse of added sugars, oils, preservatives and processing.”

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How Much Fiber, Protein and Added Sugar Is in an Ideal Afternoon Snack?

Granola bars are usually low in fiber and protein but high in added sugar. Kaidanian says snacks with the opposite nutrient profile—ones that have protein and fiber but lack added sugar—will stabilize your energy better. How much or how little of each ingredient you need depends on your overall diet, but she suggests aiming for 5 grams of fiber per snack and says it might be tough to achieve.

“The reality is that fiber-containing foods don’t have a ton of fiber,” Kaidanian tells Parade. “The trick is to add fiber to your meals and snacks throughout the day to provide a total that meets your daily requirement. If you are having two to three snacks a day, that is an additional 10 to 15 grams of fiber per day.”

Kaidanian adds that a snack with eight to 10 grams of protein will help you meet your daily protein needs if you’re also consuming 20 to 30 grams at meals. How much added sugar should a snack have? “Aim for zero grams of added sugar or try to keep it to the bare minimum where possible,” she says. 

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RD-Backed Afternoon Snacks That Will Give You More Energy

Granola bars aren’t entirely off the table, but they’re not going to give you the energy you want to beat the afternoon slump. Here, registered dietitians share snack ideas that’ll help you maintain a stable energy level and plow through your to-dos.

• Apples/bananas with peanut butter. Delos Reyes says apples and bananas provide carbohydrates and fiber, while peanut butter adds proteins, healthy fats and more fiber.
• Two hard-boiled eggs and one small apple. Kaidanian loves that this afternoon snack is easy to prepare, portable and doesn’t have added sugar. The eggs have protein, while the apple gives you fiber.
• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 1/4 cup chopped almonds and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds. Besides being easy and convenient to make, Zumpano loves that this option “tastes great and provides a perfect balance of carb/pro/fat to stabilize blood sugars.”
• Energy bites. There are many energy bite recipes out there, but Sauceda uses nut butter, oats and dried fruit in hers. Many have chia seeds for plant-based omega-3s. “Energy bites…will have protein, healthy fats and fiber, making it a pretty well-rounded snack that’s easy to grab-and-go and also easily fits in during meal preps for the week,” she raves.

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Sources:

• John Emmanuel Delos Reyes, RD, the senior registered dietitian at Northwell’s Staten Island University Hospital
• Amanda Sauceda, RD, MS, a registered dietitian
• Julia Zumpano, RD, a Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian
• Eleana Kaidanian, RD, CDN, CPT-WFS, a registered dietitian and owner of Long Island Nutritionist

If you were one of the people who took to social media to beg Red Bull to bring back one of its popular seasonal flavors, your prayers may have just been answered. The popular energy drink company announced today that not only has the fan-favorite Fuji Apple & Ginger flavor returned to the United States, but it’s here to stay. 

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Formerly known as the Red Bull Winter Edition Fuji Apple & Ginger, the beverage, which tastes like Fuji apples and warm, spicy ginger, is available now at retailers nationwide in 8.4-fluid-ounce and 12-fluid-ounce individual cans, as well as in four-packs of the 12-fluid-ounce cans. 

When it debuted as the Winter 2025 flavor, fans were overjoyed with the offering, praising the flavor and taking to social media to ask for it to stick around past its seasonal launch window, calling it the “best ever.” But, like most Red Bull seasonal flavors, it was ushered back into the vault, becoming a holy grail energy drink for devoted consumers. 

Then, in March, Red Bull’s UK counterpart announced on Instagram that “Red Bull Apple Edition is here to stay,” immediately prompting an outcry from American fans who were upset and jealous that it was only coming back across the pond. They flooded the comments asking for it to also return to the United States, and it seems like Red Bull listened.

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Over on the Red Bull subreddit (yes, these are very devoted fans), commenters celebrated the big announcement, writing how happy they are that the flavor is back, and sharing, “this one really grew on me, and is one of my top five US editions.” While there were some naysayers wishing that the brand brought back other flavors instead, the response has been mostly positive. However, some fans did express disappointment that, as of now, the returning Red Bull flavor is only available in a regular version and not in a sugar-free variety. 

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If you were bummed that Rush wasn’t swinging through your city on their surprise reunion tour, it might be time to double-check the schedule. On Aug. 31, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers tacked four more stops onto the North American leg of their Fifty Something Tour.

“When we initially booked this tour we didn’t know how well we would hold up to the rigours of the road – so we played it safe with lots of days off to recover,” Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson said in a statement. “But life is nothing if not surprising and we’re doing fine and having a blast – so why not try to hit a few more of the cities that have always treated us so well.”

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The new dates send the rock band to Houston’s Toyota Center on October 1, St. Louis’ Enterprise Center on October 21, Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center on October 23, and Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on November 15. Unless more shows get added, those will be the only Rush stops in Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Ohio this run. Texas, meanwhile, is now up to seven Rush shows total between Fort Worth, San Antonio, and the new Houston date. Fans can check the full tour schedule to see if Rush is headed their way.

Fifty Something marks Rush’s first tour since 2015’s R40 Live outing, which the band billed as a farewell at the time. Drummer Neil Peart died in 2020 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer, and Anika Nilles has stepped in behind the kit for this run.

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When Lee and Lifeson first announced the tour, they said that after everything that’s happened since their last show, they realized they simply missed playing together, and that it felt like the right moment to celebrate 50-plus years of Rush.

Tickets and VIP packages for the four new dates go on sale Friday, September 4 at 10 a.m. CT. It’s a fitting expansion for a tour that keeps outgrowing its own schedule — the original run of shows sold out almost instantly, triggering several rounds of additions since it was first announced.

Fifty Something has become a much bigger undertaking than anyone, including Lee and Lifeson, expected.

Check your refrigerator! A Radish mix is being recalled due to a risk of contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) or Salmonella bacteria.

Everything Sprouts, LLC, announced they are voluntary recalling certain lots of its Robust Radish Sprout Mix on Aug 28. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the recall on Aug. 29.

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are strains of bacteria that harm your cells, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It most often causes diarrhea (often watery and sometimes bloody), stomach pains, cramps, loss of appetite, and low fever.

Symptoms normally appear within three to five days after consuming contaminated food or beverages. It can cause serious and even life-threatening infections in young children, adults over 65 years old, and those with weakened immune systems.

Salmonella is a bacterial disease that impacts the intestinal tract, according to the Mayo Clinic. Humans are typically infected after ingesting contaminated water or food. Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, headache, chills, and abdominal pain.

The Minneapolis-based company distributed the product between August 13, 2026, and August 26, 2026. It was sent to both wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Robust Radish Sprout Mix was packaged in 5-ounce cups, barcode 087906000075, lots 223, 226, 230, and 233.

Everything Sprouts recently recalled its Alfalfa Sprouts, Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, and Zesty Garlic Mix. This makes Robust Radish Sprout Mix the fourth one this month.

In the FDA’s announcement, it included the statement, “We continue to work closely with public health officials to investigate the source of this potential issue and will provide updates as they become available.”

Adding: “Retailers and distributors who believe they have received affected lots of Alfalfa Sprouts should immediately stop selling and distributing the Alfalfa Sprouts in inventory and dispose of them according to local protocols. Additionally, they should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that the product may have touched. Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Everything Sprouts at everythingsproutsmn@gmail.com.”

Federal and state agencies have not received any reports of illness related to Robust Radish Sprouts Mix.

Songwriting partners Isaac Hayes and David Porter famously penned the Sam & Dave hit, “Soul Man,” released in 1967. The track secured the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1967, two months after its debut.

Hayes, who died in 2008 at the age of 65, shared insight into creating the tune for Sam Moore and Dave Prater‘s group in a 1995 BBC Radio Merseyside interview.

“During the 60s, there was a lot of civil unrest in America. They had a huge riot in Detroit. I was watching it on TV and the commentator said, ‘If a business has the word ‘Soul’ on the building, the demonstrators will pass it and not burn it.’ It was like Passover, you know. If you have the bloodied lamb on the door, the first born won’t die,” said Hayes during the interview.

Hayes said that he soon approached Porter, now 84, about wanting to make the song.

“I told David that we should work on it and we came up with ‘Soul Man,'” said Hayes.

In a separate interview, Hayes said that “a lot of the songs” that he and Porter wrote during the 1960s, “had a lot to do with an awareness of the desired equality and justice from a country that had been so, so suppressive and so racist to the African American citizens.”

Isaac Hayes Discussed Being the Co-Songwriter Behind Sam & Dave Songs

Hayes and Porter were also behind other Sam & Dave songs, including “Hold On, I’m Comin'” (1966) and “When Something Is Wrong with My Baby” (1967). During the 1995 interview with BBC Radio Merseyside, Hayes shared how he and Porter would approach showing Moore, who died in 2025 at the age of 89, and Prater, who died in 1988 at the age of 50, the songs they had written.

“We did the songs live for them. They would come in the day before the session and we would go through the songs. They’d sometimes sit with us all night long. I would be at the piano and David would be writing and we would often write in their presence. We had a good feel for what they could do and by the time they got into the studio, they knew pretty much what the songs were about,” said Hayes in the 1995 interview. “You have to remember that we only had one track a lot of the time. If anyone screwed up, everybody had to start all over again, from the top. We got a groove sometimes that felt like the roof was coming off.”

Seals and Crofts, the music duo behind the 1972 hit song “Summer Breeze,” created one of the most beloved soft rock songs of all time, more than five decades after its release.

The rock duo of Jim Seals and Dash Crofts created the timeless classic that still resonates with generations of listeners and even earned its place in Amazon Music’s curated playlist.

The streaming giant released a list of the 100 Greatest Soft Rock Songs that highlights not only melodic and easy-listening music but also songs that evoke emotions and connect with listeners.

Based on the selected playlist, Seals and Crofts’ song ranked at No. 85, with Toto’s “Africa,” The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” and Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart’s “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” securing the top three spots.

Featured as the lead single of their fourth studio album, also titled Summer Breeze, the song is more than just a celebration of a beautiful summer day. It carries a deeper spiritual meaning rooted in the duo’s Bahá’í faith, as cited by Songfacts.

Seals and Crofts during a performance in 1975.

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“‘Summer Breeze’ was a very simple song about a man coming home from work and hearing the dog barking and things like that, and to a lot of people the song’s about looking for security,” Seals shared in a 1975 interview with Melody Maker. “Our meaning goes further than that, for a prison can be the prison of self and a person can become insecure and paranoid if he doesn’t have a direction in his personal life.”

Apart from its meaningful lyrics, the steady and laid-back rhythm accompanied by the iconic intro hook captivated listeners, making it the band’s breakthrough song.

At that time, “Summer Breeze” peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their first-ever entry on the chart.

In addition, the song also inspired notable covers from fellow musicians.

Among the famous ones were The Isley Brothers, who gave the track their signature soul and funk vibe, as well as Type O Negative, who released their gothic metal revival of the song in 1993.

Beyond its iconic covers, Seals and Crofts’ “Summer Breeze” was recognized by Rolling Stone in 2022 as one of the Best Summer Songs of All Time, ranking at No. 20.

The song’s enduring appeal across generations is a testament to just how timeless the track is.

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Rarely do you come across substantial furniture for a true steal. If you’re looking for something heavy-duty and elegant to complete your bedroom, though, the Latitude Run Fluted Wood Nightstand Set could be exactly what your space is missing. Not only does it feature a handsome oak finish and built-in power outlets and ports, but it’s also a whopping 78% off at Wayfair right now.

While the duo typically retails for $800, right now you can snag the white version for $173 and the green for $186. No matter which you choose, you’re getting a phenomenal deal on a pair of striking nightstands that shoppers praised for their durability and beauty. 

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Fluted furniture has enjoyed quite a moment over the last couple of years — and what’s great about this particular set is that it’s inherently understated. While the textured effect commands attention, these nightstands are still subtle enough to warm up your room gently without overpowering the space. It’s a detailed yet unfussy vibe, making them a great choice if you’re looking for something to effortlessly refresh the space.

And they’re as useful as they are stylish, standing 26 inches tall by 24 inches wide by 16 inches deep. Each smooth-gliding drawer has a depth of 6.5 inches, with plenty of space inside to support up to 20 pounds each. That’s enough room for basic bedside essentials and other odds and ends, with an equally roomy tabletop for a lamp, books, charging station, and anything else you might want to keep within easy reach at night.

Another huge advantage is their versatility. The clean aesthetic leans mid-century modern, but you could easily integrate the nightstands into a more transitional, farmhouse, or rustic-themed space thanks to their slightly retro feel. Despite that hint of old-world charm, these are as functionally modern as they come. The built-in charging stations are situated in the top drawer, complete with two power outlets, two USB ports, and a power cord measuring 4.9 feet. 

With that kind of thoughtful design, these nightstands make it simple to keep clutter to a minimum and maintain a tidy sleep space. “This is a masterpiece,” one shopper raved, adding that it exudes “luxury” with its classy appearance. Another person noted the set is “absolutely beautiful” and noted that the nightstands offer “tons of room.”

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Combining quality construction with a rich-looking design, the Latitude Run Fluted Wood Nightstand Set breathes new life into any room. For this price, you can’t go wrong! Pick it up in the color of your choice while it’s on sale at Wayfair.

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Long before Jimmy Buffett built an escapist musical world filled with beaches, boats, and frozen drinks, his first major hit came from a far lonelier place.

Buffett wrote “Come Monday” while staying in a hotel room in California, separated from his future wife, Jane Slagsvol, and struggling emotionally during a difficult stretch on the road. Released in 1974, the tender ballad became his breakthrough on the pop charts and offered an early glimpse of the storytelling that would define his career.

At the time, Buffett was touring as an opening act for Jim Croce.

“I was on a quest,” Buffet told Rolling Stone in 2020. “When you start out, you have to commit to this. It’s not a part-time job. In those days, the ratio of success was minuscule. There’s a lot of wreckage on the road to success.”

That road included plenty of long days and bleak, lonely nights.

“I was deathly depressed in a Howard Johnson’s under Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, living there and playin gin San Anselmo,” Buffett recalled during appearance on Late Night. “It was awful.”

Alone in his hotel room, he poured that loneliness into a song about counting down the days until he could reunite with the person he loved. The result was markedly different from the party-ready songs that would later become synonymous with Buffett.

“Come Monday” unfolds as a straightforward declaration of longing, with Buffett singing about enduring the weekend apart and looking forward to Monday, when the separation would finally end. The song appeared on his 1974 album Living and Dying in ¾ Time.

Its success changed the direction of his career.

Released as a single, “Come Monday” climbed to No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Buffett his first Top 40 hit. It also reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart, demonstrating that his laid-back songwriting could reach an audience well beyond the clubs and college campuses where he had been building his following.

“It hit, I paid the rent, got my dog out of the pound,” Buffett said.

Slagsvol also became part of the song’s history.

She appeared alongside Buffett in the famously low-budget promotional video for “Come Monday,” and the couple married in 1977. Their relationship endured for decades, adding another layer to a song originally written out of the pain of being apart.

Buffett would eventually become far more closely identified with “Margaritaville,” which reached the Top 10 in 1977 and helped turn his tropical outlook into a cultural phenomenon. But “Come Monday” got there first.

Buffett died in 2023 at the age of 76. When asked how he would like to be remembered, Buffett told Rolling Stone, “I’d say ‘He had a good time and made a lot of people happy’ would be good.  Yeah, that’d be good.” 

More than 50 years after Buffett sat alone in that California hotel room, the song remains one of his most affecting recordings, a deeply personal moment of homesickness and longing that unexpectedly became his first major hit.

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Bob Dylan is recognized as the King of Folk Music, penning over 700 songs over the course of his career. With such a massive catalog, it’s no surprise that his work has been covered by countless artists across genres—from soul and rock to pop and R&B. One cover in particular, Sam Cooke‘s 1964 rendition of “Blowin’ in the Wind,” is considered one of the greatest Bob Dylan covers of all time on an expansive list of 80 titles.

The original track—reportedly written by Dylan in just 10 minutes at a café in Greenwich Village, NYC, in April 1962—was based on the melody of an old slave spiritual song called “No More Auction Block,” a protest song synonymous with the civil rights movement, now widely recognized as “We Shall Overcome.”

The premise behind the song greatly inspired Cooke, who released his version on his 1964 live album, Sam Cooke at the Copa, putting a soulful spin on the folk tune.

Meanwhile, the poignant lyrics are a timeless display of a man wondering when enough is enough. “Tell me, how many years can people exist / Before they are allowed to be free / How many times can a man turn his head / Pretending that he just doesn’t see / Oh, the answer, my friend, blowing in the wind / The answer, blowing in the wind,” the track expresses, per Genius.

Cooke’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” was ranked at No. 7 on Rolling Stone‘s roundup of the greatest Bob Dylan covers of all time. “Dylan’s frequently covered protest folk-song changed Cooke’s outlook on music—the soul great’s only frustration was that he wished that a Black artist had written it. Cooke introduced ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ to his live set upon hearing it, and eventually it spurred him to write his towering civil rights classic ‘A Change Is Gonna Come,'” the famed music publication wrote.

Other tracks from over the decades that made the list are Nina Simone‘s “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” (1969), The Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man” (1965), Elvis Presley’s “Tomorrow Is a Long Time” (1966), Guns N’ Roses’ “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (1991), and The Jimi Hendrix Experience‘s “All Along the Watchtower” (1968) in the top spot as the No. 1 greatest Bob Dylan cover of all time. (Dylan himself reportedly said to Hendrix, “I don’t know if anyone has done my songs better,” according to the outlet).

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Dolly Parton’s 1974 hit “I Will Always Love You” has been ranked among her greatest songs of all time, placing the country classic among the singer-songwriter’s most important recordings.

The ranking comes as fans continue to remember Parton and her decades-long career. Collider placed “I Will Always Love You” at No. 2 on its list of the 10 greatest Dolly Parton songs, pointing to the song’s emotional story, Parton’s original recording and the enormous success that followed Whitney Houston’s 1992 version.

The song was written by Parton as she prepared to leave The Porter Wagoner Show and begin a solo career. Rather than turning the end of her professional relationship with Porter Wagoner into an angry goodbye, Parton wrote a song about leaving while still expressing love and good wishes.

Dolly Parton performs at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, Illinois, July 16, 1978.

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That personal story helped make “I Will Always Love You” more than just another country hit. It became one of Parton’s best-known songs and later reached audiences around the world through Houston’s version for the 1992 film The Bodyguard.

Parton wrote “I Will Always Love You” in 1973 for Wagoner, her business partner and mentor. She had joined The Porter Wagoner Show in 1967 and remained with the program for seven years.

The song became Parton’s way of telling Wagoner that she wanted to move forward with her own career.

Per People, Parton’s recollection in Ken Burns’ 2019 documentary Country Music shared how she decided to follow the advice she often gave herself as a songwriter: “Do what you do best, just write a song.”

She brought the song to Wagoner and performed it for him. Parton recalled that Wagoner cried as she sang. He reportedly told her it was the best thing she had written and agreed that she could leave if he could produce the record.

Wagoner did produce the recording, and the song became part of Parton’s next chapter as a solo artist.

“I Will Always Love You” was released as a single on March 1974. It was the second single from Parton’s album Jolene. The original recording reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and became one of the best-selling singles of 1974.

Parton won the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the 1975 CMA Awards.

The song’s success did not end with the original release. Parton recorded the song again in 1982 for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. That version also reached No. 1 on the country chart, giving Parton the rare achievement of taking the same song to the top spot twice.

While “I Will Always Love You” was already a major country song, Whitney Houston gave it a new life in 1992.

Houston recorded a pop-ballad version for The Bodyguard, her film debut opposite Kevin Costner. Her recording became a massive international success and spent a record 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time.

Houston’s version also won two Grammys in 1994: Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Parton presented Houston with the latter award.

The success of Houston’s recording also brought major financial returns to Parton. Parton made $10 million in royalties during the 1990s from Houston’s version. She later used the money to purchase an office complex in a Black community in Nashville, according to Forbes.

Parton described the property as “the house that Whitney built.”

Before Houston recorded the song, Parton offered “I Will Always Love You” to Patti LaBelle. Elvis Presley also wanted to record the song after Parton’s 1974 version became a country hit. However, Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, wanted half of Parton’s publishing rights as part of the arrangement.

Parton refused to give up the publishing rights.

Parton also continued to record the song herself. In 1995, she released a duet version with Vince Gill. The recording reached No. 15 on the U.S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and was later performed by the pair at the CMA Awards.

The song has also been recorded by many other artists, including Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Christina Grimmie and Sarah Washington. Kristin Chenoweth later recorded it as a duet with Parton in 2019.

The song’s reach continued long after its original release. In 2016, Parton performed it as part of the “Forever Country” medley celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Country Music Association Awards. The medley reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

In 2023, Billboard placed it at No. 60 on its list of the 500 Best Pop Songs of All Time.

Following Parton’s death on Aug. 25, 2026, artists have continued to honor her music. John Mayer recently paid tribute to Parton with an instrumental rendition of “I Will Always Love You” during his SiriusXM concert at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York.

Related: 1977 Country-Pop Song Became a Career-Defining Hit for Dolly Parton

Former ’80s star Jason Lively was hard to miss at a recent fan event.

The 58-year-old star of National Lampoon’s European Vacation was in attendance for the 2026 Mad Monster Expo in North Carolina, occurring between August 21–23. A fan had captured candid moments of the actor while onsite.

In a video posted on TikTok, Lively could be seen walking past a group of fans who did a double take upon noticing him. He was also shown interacting with various people at the three-day convention.

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Lively was just 17 years old when National Lampoon’s European Vacation hit the big screen in July 1985. He played Russell “Rusty” Griswold, replacing Brat Pack star Anthony Michael Hall as chose to instead co-lead legendary director John Hughes‘ 1985 comedy Weird Science.

Lively starred alongside Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and fellow new addition Dana Hill.

In a 2022 interview with MLive.com, Lively opened up about his positive experience getting to travel the world as a 16-year-old to film the movie. The Night of the Creeps actor also revealed what it was like getting to work closely with Chase, now 82, at the height of the comedic star’s career.

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“Doing it with Chevy at that time when he was just the funniest man on the planet, it’s real easy to get spoiled,” Lively shared. “If I could travel like that all of the time, I certainly would. It’s not bad rolling with the big Warner Bros. high dollar film and being a kid. It was a magnificent experience. I got to do things that hardly anyone gets to do, no matter how old.”

Additionally, Lively said the studio “didn’t let me keep anything.”

“Chevy, anything he got, he stole. He kept his pig costume,” he added. “I wanted the white leather. I’d be rolling that right now (laughing). I did an Old Navy commercial years back. All of us did. They recreated the beret. I definitely snagged that one. I was older and wiser.”

Lively, who is the brother of actress Robyn Lively and half-brother of actress Blake Lively, was one of the several ’80s stars in attendance at the 2026 Mad Monster Expo over the weekend. Hall, 58, A Nightmare on Elm Street‘s Heather Langenkamp and fellow Night of the Creeps star Jill Whitlow were also present.

While reports swirl that Dancing with the Stars could be in Jenna Dewan’s future, she took a look back Monday at the role that put her dancing skills on the map.

“Can’t believe it’s been 20 years since Step Up was released,” she captioned an Instagram gallery filled with images from the iconic film. “The movie that changed my life forever. The way you guys love this movie all these years later is beyond.”

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In the beloved 2006 film, Dewan played main character Nora Clark, who was a dance student at a renowned arts school. When her dance partner was no longer able to perform for an important end-of-year routine, Tyler Gage, played by Channing Tatum, steps in and incorporates his hip-hop moves into her ballet number. Along the way, the two form a romantic connection.

Off screen Dewan and Tatum also had a relationship. The two dated on the heels of the movie’s release and were married from 2009-2018. They welcomed daughter Everly in 2013.

The dancer, however, had quite the resume before taking on what would be considered her breakout role. Before the film and roles in several other movies, she was a touring backup dancer, most notably with Janet Jackson. She also toured with Justin Timberlake and danced in music videos for Missy Elliot and Mandy Moore in the early 2000s.

Related: ‘Rookie’ Star Jenna Dewan on Joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’: ‘I Never Say Never’

Fast forward to 2026 though, and Dewan is rumored to be joining Dancing with the Stars. And while the full cast announcement will be released on Sept. 2, multiple outlets have reported that the Step Up icon, who now stars on The Rookie, will be taking on the ballroom.

Earlier this year when asked if she was interested in joining the show, she said, “I never say never because I love dancing so much and I miss it so much,” she said. “I just already know myself … it would be one of those really hard things to say no to.”

Along with Dewan, former Bachelor star Tyler Cameron is said to be joining as well.

As for the official DWTS Season 35 lineup, confirmed cast members include reality stars Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez.

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