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A diamond doesn't need an occasion to matter. You can sport one everyday if you'd like, whether you're running errands, heading to grab a coffee with friends, or prepping for date night with your significant other. No matter the setting, Macy's has incredible jewelry offerings at unbeatable discounts, and this Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace is the latest 70% off sale that's caught our attention. 

The piece was originally priced at $100 but has been reduced to $30 in a limited-time special deal. The 18-inch necklaces feature a sterling silver chain with a linear bar pendant that drops an additional 1.10 inches. The bar is encrusted with round-cut diamonds, with the product description noting that each carries approximately 0.05 carats. 

Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace, $30 (was $100) at Macy's

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The best feature of the necklace is that it can seamlessly blend in with any outfit, due to its minimalist design and coloring. Yet, it can also serve as a statement piece due to the bar pendant, especially with items like strapless dresses or tops with a lower cut. This piece is a Macy's exclusive, so we don't expect it to be in stock for long, especially considering the price. 

Shoppers described the "absolutely stunning" necklace as "beautiful, "very dainty," and "pretty sturdy," despite it being thinner in nature. Another reviewer said they've been wearing it everyday since the package was delivered, citing the jewelry as "simply elegant." 

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Thanks to its "timeless" design, customers are purchasing the piece as presents for their loved ones. If you're prepping for Valentine's Day, whether it's with your partner, friends, or just yourself (it's always a good idea to treat yourself), then this affordable necklace would be the perfect buy. 

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While music lovers will probably never stop engaging in heated debates about which rock guitar legend can claim the title of "best of all time," one name that always comes up in the context of that particular conversation is, of course, the truly iconic Jimmy Page.

Considering how many classic riffs and solos Page has gifted to the world of rock and roll, it's a huge challenge for most fans to pick a favorite (though many have tried). But what does Page himself think?

Over the past five decades or so, Page has expressed a wide variety of opinions about his own music (not to mention the work of other bands and artists). But there's one famous Led Zeppelin riff that instantly got him — and his bandmates — totally revved up, as he told the Wall Street Journal in 2014.

"I came up with the guitar riff for 'Whole Lotta Love' in the summer of '68, on my houseboat along the Thames in Pangbourne, England," Page began.

"I suppose my early love for big intros by rockabilly guitarists was an inspiration, but as soon as I developed the riff, I knew it was strong enough to drive the entire song, not just open it," he continued. "When I played the riff for the band in my living room several weeks later during rehearsals for our first album, the excitement was immediate and collective. We felt the riff was addictive, like a forbidden thing."

In a 2020 interview with Total Guitar's Chris Bird, Page shared further reflections on the unforgettable riff.

"With 'Whole Lotta Love,' that was clearly going to be the track that everybody was going to go to, because that riff was so fresh and it still is," he said, per Music Radar.

"If somebody plays that riff it brings a smile to people’s faces," Page continued. "It’s a really positive thing. But I knew with 'Whole Lotta Love' that there weren’t going to be any edits. I insisted that they kept the middle section in it, which of course they didn’t like, but they had to do it. So I thought, well, if you just keep making the numbers longer and longer...They’re not going to make them singles!"

"I did think that in a mischievous way," Page went on to admit. "But there was another reason to make them longer and longer — there was more to say in them. Then again, it could be argued the other way. 'Good Times Bad Times' is really short, as far as minutes and seconds, but there’s just so much that goes on in that. It is what it is. Sometimes you have shorter statements. Sometimes you need longer to get across what you’re doing."

One thing's for sure: Zeppelin fans feel just as passionately about "Whole Lotta Love." Well over half a century since its release, the track has 769,171,888 streams on Spotify.

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It's only February, andBad Bunny is already having a whirlwind year—but even with all the success, the reggaeton star wants everyone to know he's still the same humble guy he was before he achieved massive fame.

The Un Verano Sin Ti artist—who just took home three Grammy awards at the Feb. 1 ceremony, including Album of the Year for his sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos—sat down with Access Hollywood to chat all-things-Benito before hitting the stage for the 2026 Super BowlHalftime Show this weekend.

After speaking with interviewer Scott Evans about how wildly different his life was just a decade ago when he was still working at a grocery store, the 31-year-old wrapped up the near-13-minute sit-down with a transparent sentiment. Responding to the question, "When your 13 minutes on that stage are done, what would you want [people] to know is undeniably Bad Bunny?" he kept it as down-to-earth as one could imagine.

"That I'm an honest artist, that I'm myself; that I don't act to be anything that I'm not; that I'm proud about who I am, and what I come from, and that the music doesn't have a language," he bluntly stated, subtly quieting naysayers. "Music is universal. You can connect heart to heart just with a song without any lyrics. That's the only thing I want people to know, and feel after my show."

"I'm just a normal guy that makes music," he insisted.

In September 2025, the announcement that the Caribbean, Puerto Rican native was set to take the NFL Super Bowl LX Halftime stage with his solely-Spanish music catalog sparked controversy, garnering intense backlash from MAGA supporters, and becoming a hot-button topic nationwide.

The singer-rapper, meanwhile, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has been vocal about his political views, even exclaiming, "ICE out," during his Grammys acceptance speech.

Still, the "Me Porto Bonito" artist isn't aiming to be divisive. In fact, it seems he's going for quite the opposite, looking to bring people together with his rhythmic tunes, recently declaring that people "don't even need to learn Spanish" to enjoy his set. "It's better they learn to dance," he said, adding, "I just want people to have fun."

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Kelsea Ballerini and longtime loveChase Stokes have ended their relationship once again, according to new reports.

The couple, who have been linked since early 2023, have been on-and-off over the course of the past few months but have reportedly now called it quits for good, sources recently told TMZ.

In a report published on Friday (Feb. 6), the outlet alleged that sources with "direct knowledge" about the couple say that their "relationship has run its course." While it's unclear when things ended, Ballerini was solo when she attended the recent 2026 Grammy Awards.

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This isn't the first time the couple has split. Last year, rumors swirled that the couple were on the rocks and in September, Ballerini's rep confirmed the news that the former couple had decided to go their separate ways.

Then, the following month, the couple sparked reconciliation rumors after reportedly being spotted holding hands in Croatia. After some tense back-and-forth on social media, the couple confirmed that they were officially back on in a New Year's Eve Instagram post.

"Something I’ve learned this year: don’t take advantage of the most beautiful things that in 33 years of life are fleeting,” Stokes captioned a slideshow that included images of the couple embracing. “Take accountability, learn from mistakes. Lean into love and say it often. 2026 my year of growth, my year of truth. Starting here, starting now. Happy new years ❤️.”

Ballerini shared one of the photos on her Instagram story, writing that it was a "messy year for the heart" but noted that she still really loved love. She added, "i believe in it, i believe in him, and i believe in breaking my patterns."

Unfortunately, it appears that the couple's reconciliation didn't last long—although they've yet to formally confirm that they've called it quits again.

Monster is finally making one of its most sought-after energy drink flavors so much easier to find, no matter where you live.

We'll cut right to it: Monster Energy's collab with Lando Norris is officially heading out nationwide, no strings attached.

Last fall, the energy drink giant made headlines when it announced it would be bringing the international flavor collaboration with the Formula 1 driver to the United States. But the highly anticipated debut came with a big catch. At the time, the company said the flavor would only be available in select markets during the Austin Grand Prix as part of an ultra-exclusive special promotion with its namesake.

But now, four months later, everything has changed.

Monster Energy Expands Lando Norris Zero Sugar Flavor Nationwide, Permanently

Parade can confirm that the once-limited-edition collaboration is heading nationwide this month and a spokesperson for the brand tells us that it's all because of loyal fans begging for it.

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Better yet, this time it's not being released as a limited run, so as long as there's demand, Monster will presumably keep it in production. (Whether or not stores can keep it stocked on shelves before fans sell it out is a totally different story.)

If this is your first time hearing about this collaboration, let us be the first to introduce you to what fans have dubbed a "10/10" flavor.

Like other Monster Zero Sugar varieties, the sparkling beverage packs 160 mg of caffeine per 16-ounce can, and according to an official description, Monster Lando Zero Sugar features a "bold" melon-yuzu flavor profile. Reviewers have suggested it closely resembles the taste of a melon-lemonade.

"Very good!" a second reviewer exclaimed, gushing, "I’ve never had an energy drink that has a great melon flavor. Lightly carbonated. 10/10 my favorite monster flavor. I hope they keep it full-time."

Another said they "recommend it to anyone who likes citrus-flavored drinks."

"This flavor has me enamored," someone else wrote in part.

Others called it "wonderfully fresh," "refreshing," and a glass of "melon citrus delight."

If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, mark your calendar for next week! We're told that as soon as Monday, Feb. 9, Monster Lando Zero Sugar will be available from coast to coast. It's up to individual retailers' discretion to stock it, but it's expected to be available wherever else you buy Monster. If, for some reason, it's not available, it doesn't hurt to ask your local grocer or corner store if they could consider stocking it in the future (and maybe grab the new Ultra Punk Punch, Voodoo Grape, or Strawberry Shot to try in its place).

Additionally, those who live near a Casey's or on a U.S. military base are invited to get an early preview of Monster's new Ultra Red White & Blue Razz energy drink, launching nationwide this May.

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Lately, Carrie Underwood has been sporting a different hair color than usual, rocking a light brown shade that looks great on her. But after fans saw the singer's latest social media update, many are hoping that she's gone back to her signature bright blonde hair.

On Feb. 6, Underwood shared some excitement for the upcoming Super Bowl this Sunday, sharing photos of herself dressed in a one-shouldered dark blue dress with sparkling heels. But many fans' eyes were immediately drawn to another detail in the snap, which was her long, bright blonde hair.

Underwood captioned the update, "Gearing up for the biggest night in the @nfl. 🏈✨Only champions make it this far. #SuperBowl #SundayNightFootball #WaitingAllDayForSundayNight." She credited photographer Danny Ventrella, who took the images of Underwood for NBC Sports.

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Many fans shared compliments and notes sharing their own hype for the big game in the comments, such as one who said, "LOVE IT!!! You look gorg. I really don’t care who wins. Glad you’re starting us off though!"

"Complete perfection," declared another, as similar comments read, "Absolutely stunning," and "Looking so beautiful."

But a common thread in the replies was fans celebrating the bright blonde hair Underwood had in the photo, thinking it was a new snap.

"Back to blonde blonde? Love it. 🩷," said one such fan, while someone else said, "Love Carrie with blonde hair !!"

Others commented, "Gorgeous! Love the blonde!!" and "Beautiful!!!! #i miss your blonde hair on Idol!", as another person even asked Underwood to "stay blonde."

Unfortunately for these fans, the photos Underwood shared in her latest update are actually old pictures, with one from the photoshoot appearing alongside a Billboard article in July 2025 about the American Idol judge's work with Sunday Night Football.

While the "Before He Cheats" singer might not be back to blonde yet, she'll likely return to her signature blonde hair at some point, so fans should keep an eye on Underwood's ever-changing style.

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If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. 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 on for Today's Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 7, 2026, 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 Saturday, February 7, 2026

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

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Lock lips — HINT: Starts with the letter "K"

5 Across: Italian author of "Inferno," "Purgatorio," and "Paradiso" —HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

6 Across: Cerebral ____ (part of the brain) — HINT: Ends with the letter "X"

7 Across: Leave home with a stuffed pillowcase as luggage, perhaps — HINT: Starts with the letter "R"

8 Across: "No more for me, thanks" — HINT: Ends with the letter "D"

9 Across: Fancy fabrics — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

10 Across: Leg joints — HINT: Ends with the letter "K"

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Bars sung in a bar — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

2 Down: How the animals boarded Noah's Ark — HINT: Starts with the letter "I"

3 Down: Stand in good ____ — HINT: Ends with the letter "D"

4 Down: Smokin' hot — HINT: Ends with the letter "Y"

5 Down: Computer attachment — HINT: Starts with the letter "D"

6 Down: Yotam Ottolenghi called it "the spice I could never give up" — HINT: Ends with the letter "N"

7 Down: Hazard — HINT: Starts with the letter "R"

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Saturday, February 7, 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: Lock lips — KISS

5 Across: Italian author of "Inferno," "Purgatorio," and "Paradiso" — DANTE

6 Across: Cerebral ____ (part of the brain) — CORTEX

7 Across: Leave home with a stuffed pillowcase as luggage, perhaps — RUNAWAY

8 Across: "No more for me, thanks" — IMGOOD

9 Across: Fancy fabrics — SILKS

10 Across: Leg joints — KNEE

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Bars sung in a bar — KARAOKE

2 Down: How the animals boarded Noah's Ark — INTWOS

3 Down: Stand in good ____ — STEAD

4 Down: Smokin' hot — SEXY

5 Down: Computer attachment — DONGLE

6 Down: Yotam Ottolenghi called it "the spice I could never give up" — CUMIN

7 Down: Hazard — RISK

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Amy Schumer is proud to show off her weight loss—and she doesn't care what other people have to say.

Over the course of the past year, the actress and comedian, 44, has been on a wellness journey as she works to become her most healthy self after being diagnosed with Cushing syndrome and dealing with perimenopause. Her new path has also included losing 50 pounds with the help of weight loss drug Mounjaro.

Since making the physical transformation, Schumer hasn't been shy about sharing photos of her fit figure. She even recently deleted almost all of her pre-weight loss images from her Instagram. But her newer, sometimes stripped down photos apparently haven't sat well with everyone.

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In an Instagram post on Thursday (Feb. 3), Schumer shared a series of images from a photoshoot and added a caption with a pointed message to her critics.

"Pics of yourself when you're finally feeling strong and beautiful are not a cry for help," she wrote, seemingly towards those who have condemned her photos. "They are a celebration of life and health. Love to the single moms out there."

Schumer also recently got candid about what led to her decision to begin her wellness journey, explaining that it all started with a critical medical crisis, not just aesthetic concerns.

"I did it to survive...I had a disease that makes your face extremely puffy that can kill you, but the internet caught it, and the disease has cleared," she said in an Instagram reel, referencing her diagnosis of Cushing syndrome.

The condition occurs when the body produces dangerous levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which can lead to rapid weight gain, high blood pressure, and a recognizable roundness in the face.

After treating the condition and continuing to focus on her health, Schumer says she is “pain free” and finally “can [play] tag” with her six-year-old son, Gene.

Carol Burnett shared how her friend Lucille Ball overcame a career setback following her divorce from Desi Arnaz.

Burnett, 92, recounted the story about the I Love Lucy stars during the Tuesday, February 3, episode of the “Good Hang With Amy Poehler” podcast. According to Burnett, Ball confided in her when the two were filming one of the late actress’ appearances on The Carol Burnett Show.

“We had a dinner break,” Burnett recalled. “So we went across the way to the farmer’s market, you know, and she’s knocking back a couple of whiskey sours, and she says, ‘You know, kid’—because my husband at the time, Joe [Hamilton], was producing our show—and she said, ‘You’re very fortunate you got Joe to do it for you.’”

Ball then confessed that she had issues with the production of her TV show after she and Arnaz divorced in 1960 because he had handled that aspect of her career during their marriage.

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“She said, ‘Because when I was married to the Cuban … Desi did everything. He invented the three-camera system. He took care of the scripts, he took care of the costumes. He took care of the lighting. All I had to do was come in and be silly Lucy on Monday and do the show. Then we got a divorce,’” Burnett remembered.

Everything came to a head when Ball found herself on set without Arnaz.

“So they had a script reading of the new Lucy show,” Burnett added, seemingly referring to The Lucy Show. “And she said, ‘It was terrible, and I thought, Desi wasn’t here to fix it. I called lunch. And I went back and I figured I have to be strong, I have to be not afraid.’”

According to Burnett, Ball did exactly that, managing the situation herself with confidence.

“So she went back, and she said, ‘I told them in no uncertain terms what they had to do, how to fix it, I was just really tough,’” Burnett said. “And then she took another little drink and she said, ‘And kid, that’s when they put the ‘s’ on the end of my last name.’”

Ball and Arnaz tied the knot in November 1940. The couple welcomed daughter Lucie in July 1951 and sonDesi Jr. in January 1953. During their marriage, the pair worked together on the iconic sitcomI Love Lucy, which aired on CBS from 1951 to 1957.

Ball and Arnaz ultimately divorced in May 1960, though they remained friends after their split. Ball went on to marry Gary Morton in November 1961, while Arnaz tied the knot with Edith Mack Hirsch in March 1963.   

The exes were close until Arnaz’s death in December 1986 at age 69 following a battle with lung cancer. Less than three years later, Ball died in April 1989 at age 77 after suffering an aneurysm.

Sometimes in life, you can feel stuck. And feeling stuck is probably one of the most frustrating things there is. Whether you feel this way due to circumstances that seem out of your control, or simply because you cannot get out of your own way (for whatever reason), the end result is the same. It can be a humbling—and often depressing—time. That is, until you encounter someone or something that sparks just enough inspiration to get you going again or to figure out a solution to your problem. A different perspective can make all the difference. And what better perspective is there than a little bit of insight from wisdom quotes?

Wisdom quotes can be as straightforward as they come, or they can require a thought process bordering on the obscure to fully appreciate them. The beautiful thing about that is, you can read the same quote at different points in your life and receive something different from it depending on your situation and your mindset. It's all subjective.

If you're looking for some guidance and in need of a good bit of knowledge and foresight, continue reading this list of 125 best wisdom quotes to stir up some of that inspiration. In reading these quotes, maybe your perspective will be changed or maybe it will be intensified. But no matter the outcome, it's better to explore than not. As Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living."

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125 Best Wisdom Quotes

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1. "Any fool can know. The point is to understand." — Albert Einstein
2. "The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise." — Maya Angelou
3. "It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." — Mahatma Gandhi
4. "Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom." — Thomas Jefferson
5. "Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." — Albert Einstein
6. "It is one thing to be clever and another to be wise." — George R.R. Martin
7. "The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them." — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
8. "He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom." — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring
9. "The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook." — William James
10. "It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it." — Maurice Switzer, Mrs. Goose, Her Book
11. "I have lived with several Zen masters -- all of them cats." — Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
12. "The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget." — Thomas Szasz
13. "Angry people are not always wise." — Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
14. "I am ignorant of absolute truth. But I am humble before my ignorance and therein lies my honor and my reward." — Khalil Gibran
15. "Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish." — Anne Bradstreet
16. "There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." — Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear
17. "People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little." — Jean Jacques Rousseau
18. "We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools." — Martin Luther King Jr.
19. "Half of seeming clever is keeping your mouth shut at the right times." — Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear
20. "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool." — William Shakespeare, As You Like It
21. "Wise? No, I simply learned to think." — Christopher Paolini, Eldest
22. "Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom." — Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Literary Remains
23. "I ask not for any crown, but that which all may win; nor try to conquer any world, except the one within." — Louisa May Alcott
24. "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy" — Ludwig van Beethoven
25. "Wonder is the beginning of wisdom." — Socrates

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Power of Wisdom Quotes

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1. "It's not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it's what you whisper to yourself that has the most power!" — Robert T. Kiyosaki
2. "A smart person knows how to talk. A wise person knows when to be silent." — Roy T. Bennett
3. "No, that is the great fallacy: the wisdom of old men. They do not grow wise. They grow careful." — Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms
4. "If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
5. "Sometimes it's not enough to know what things mean, sometimes you have to know what things don't mean." — Bob Dylan
6. "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." — Rumi
7. "The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything." — Theodore Roosevelt
8. "Recognizing power in another does not diminish your own." — Joss Whedon
9. "When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness sake. But don't make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasion faster than adults, and evasion simply muddles 'em." — Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
10. "The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts." — Marcus Aurelius
11. "Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine." — Ludwig van Beethoven
12. "It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses." — William Arthur Ward
13. "Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power." — Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
14. "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." — Milton Berle
15. "The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection." — George Orwell, In Front of Your Nose: 1945-1950
16. "Man is a mystery. It needs to be unraveled, and if you spend your whole life unravelling it, don't say that you've wasted time. I am studying that mystery because I want to be a human being." — Fyodor Dostoevsky
17. "He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions." — Confucius
18. "Turn your wounds into wisdom." — Oprah Winfrey
19. "A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends." — Baltasar Gracian, The Art of Worldly Wisdom: A Pocket Oracle
20. "A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise." — Dhammapada, The Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha

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Wise Good Morning Quotes

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1. "Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." — Buddha
2. "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." — Eleanor Roosevelt
3. "If you win the morning, you win the day." — Tim Ferriss
4. "Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." — Sam Levenson
5. "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive." — Marcus Aurelius
6. "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." — Confucius
7. "Perseverance is not a long race; it's many short races one after the other." — Walter Elliot
8. "Your morning sets the tone for the day, so find some way to express gratitude, to set the right tone." — Oprah Winfrey
9. "Believe you can and you're halfway there." — Theodore Roosevelt
10. "Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night." — Unknown
11. "Get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted." — Abraham Joshua Heschel
12. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." — Lao Tzu
13. "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." — Helen Keller
14. "You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to bed with satisfaction." — George Lorimer
15. "Be willing to be a beginner every single morning." — Meister Eckhart
16. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain
17. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill
18. "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today." — Franklin D. Roosevelt
19. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
20. "The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don't go back to sleep." — Rumi

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Words of Wisdom Quotes

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1. "By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." — Confucius
2. "It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer." — Albert Einstein
3. "I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone.” — Robin Williams
4. "There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are, or condemn yourself to be miserable all your days. Other people will try to make you miserable; don't help them by doing the job yourself." — Laurell K. Hamilton
5. "The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark." — Thomas Paine, A Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal on the Affairs of North America
6. "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." — Socrates
7. "Risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing." — Leo F. Buscaglia
8. "Having children makes you no more a parent than having a piano makes you a pianist." — Michael Levine
9. "Nowadays most people die of a sort of creeping common sense, and discover when it is too late that the only things one never regrets are one's mistakes." — Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
10. "Saying 'yes' is how things grow. Saying 'yes' leads to knowledge. 'Yes' is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say 'Yes'." — Stephen Colbert
11. "Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.
    Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?'" — Brian Tracy
12. "In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them." — Mark Twain
13. "Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you." — Karl Lagerfeld
14. "You do not write your life with words...You write it with actions. What you think is not important. It is only important what you do." — Patrick Ness, A Monster Calls
15. "Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear." — Paulo Coelho
16. "Guard well your thoughts when alone and your words when accompanied." — Roy T. Bennett
17. "I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine." — Bruce Lee
18. "Think before you speak. Read before you think." — Fran Lebowitz, The Fran Lebowitz Reader
19. "The past has no power over the present moment." — Eckhart Tolle
20. "Let no man pull you so low as to hate him." — Martin Luther King Jr.

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Wisdom Quotes About Life

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1. "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." — Francis Bacon, The Essays
2. "Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul?" — John Keats
3. "Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom." — Elizabeth Gaskell, Wives and Daughters
4. "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." — John Lennon
5. "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." — Albert Einstein
6. "The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing." — Oscar Wilde, The Soul of Man Under Socialism and Selected Critical
7. "The unexamined life is not worth living." — Socrates
8. "You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm." — Colette
9. "I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom." — Umberto Eco, Foucault's Pendulum
10. "I'm not young enough to know everything." — J.M. Barrie, The Admirable Crichton
11. "All knowledge hurts." — Cassandra Clare, City of Bones
12. "Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance." — Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
13. "The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh." — Marjorie Pay Hinckley
14. "It does not matter how long you are spending on the earth, how much money you have gathered or how much attention you have received. It is the amount of positive vibration you have radiated in life that matters." — Amit Ray, Meditation: Insights and Inspirations
15. "The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." — Isaac Asimov
16. "Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly just cynics. Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it." — Stephen Colbert
17. "Hide not your talents, they for use were made, what's a sundial in the shade?" — Benjamin Franklin
18. "Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold." — Bob Marley
19. "Wisdom comes to us when it can no longer do any good." — Gabriel García Márquez, Love in the Time of Cholera
20. "May you live every day of your life." — Jonathan Swift

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Deep Quotes About Wisdom

1. "We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom." — Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
2. "How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also If I am to be whole." — C.G. Jung, Modern Man in Search of a Soul
3. "Wisdom cannot be imparted. Wisdom that a wise man attempts to impart always sounds like foolishness to someone else ... Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, do wonders through it, but one cannot communicate and teach it." — Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
4. "Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right." — Isaac Asimov
5. "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." — Alfred Lord Tennyson
6. "It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen." — Oliver Wendell Holmes.
7. "Perhaps the rare and simple pleasure of being seen for what one is compensates for the misery of being it." — Margaret Drabble
8. "Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness." — Kahlil Gibran
9. "Lost time is never found again." — Benjamin Franklin
10. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger." — Siddharta Gautama
11. "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." — Aristotle
12. "We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities." — Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
13. "We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring, will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time." — T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets
14. "We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society." — Alan Watts
15. "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." — Albert Einstein
16. "A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices." — William James
17. "Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known." — A.A. Milne
18. "It is strange how often a heart must be broken, before the years can make it wise." — Sara Teasdale, The Collected Poems
19. "Where wisdom reigns, there is no conflict between thinking and feeling." — Carl Jung
20. "As if you could kill time without injuring eternity." — Henry David Thoreau, Walden

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A potential new romance, a major family move, and the final wishes of a Salem patriarch take center stage next week on Days of Our Lives.

The official Days of Our Lives YouTube channel released the promo for the week of January 9 – 13 2026, teasing what’s ahead on the Peacock soap.

The promo opens with Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) and Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) appearing to enjoy an unexpected golf outing, as on-screen text reads, “As goodbyes are said, and hellos begin.”

Meanwhile, at the Horton House Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) delivers surprising news to his grandmother Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) revealing that he, his wife Lani (Sal Stowers), and their twins are preparing to move back to Salem.

Elsewhere in Horton Town Square, Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) tells Cat Greene (Annalynne McCord) that he is taking his children, Thomas (Cary Christopher) and Charlotte, and going to Arizona.

Quick flashes in the promo teases a heated confrontation between Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) and Alex Kriakis (Robert Scott Wilson), as the words “So does danger” flashes across the screen.

At the Horton Town Square, Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) is shown arresting Dimitri Von Leuschner (Peter Porte) while he sits with Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart).

The promo also shows the DiMera family, E.J. (Dan Feuerriegel), Chad, Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews), Tony (Thaao Penghlis) and Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), laying their father, Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), to rest.

Later, Rafe explains to Eli that if the information they uncovered about Stefan (Brandon Barash) is true, and Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) is legally his widow, she could inherit a significant portion of the DiMera fortune.

The stakes rise even higher when Dr. Rolf presents E.J. with what he says was Stefano’s final instructions, handing him his late father’s signature ring with the phoenix emblem.

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In the comment sections fans shared their thoughts and theories. One user questioned if Gabi was to receive a portion of the Dimera fortune, than shouldn’t others, writing, “Wait if Gabi is Stafan widow and she gets a large part of Dimera fortunate then wouldn't Kate also get a large part of Dimera fortunate too cause she was married too Andre when he died”

A second user shared, “They need to stop assuming that Jeremy is the stalker”

With a third user adding, “Yes EJ is getting his fathers ring the Phoenix”

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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing fresh legal trouble just days before Super Bowl LX, with a new lawsuit adding to an already complicated off-field situation.

According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ on Friday, February 6, Diggs, 32, is being sued for defamation, civil conspiracy, and related claims by a man who says he previously worked for the NFL star. The plaintiff alleges that in July 2024, Diggs asked him to coordinate the transport of the athlete’s Ferrari from Miami to New York and then to Houston. While the vehicle was in Houston, the man claims it was stolen.

The lawsuit states that law enforcement later determined the Ferrari was taken by third parties in what was described as a “sophisticated theft.” However, the former associate alleges Diggs told others within their shared social circles that the man himself was responsible for stealing the car.

The plaintiff strongly denies that accusation, noting he was never arrested or charged. He claims the alleged statements severely damaged his concierge and consulting business and led to confrontations. According to the filing, individuals connected to Diggs allegedly approached him at restaurants in Houston and Miami and even came to his home demanding the return of gifts Diggs had given him.

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The lawsuit also references a January 2025 text message Diggs allegedly sent, stating the man was “responsible and accountable for all actions of those around me.”

Things reportedly escalated further in December 2025, when the plaintiff claims he was assaulted at Tootsie’s Cabaret in Miami by two men connected to Diggs. The filing alleges Diggs’ brother, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, witnessed the incident and failed to intervene. The plaintiff says he suffered multiple injuries, including a torn ACL, and is now seeking damages from both Stefon and Trevon.

This isn’t the first time Stefon, who is dating Cardi B, has faced legal scrutiny this season. The receiver is also dealing with a separate case involving a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an alleged December incident with a private chef. Diggs’ attorney, David Meier, has denied those allegations, however.

There have been some new breaks in the Nancy Guthrie case, this according to President Donald Trump. Guthrie, 84, has been missing for six days and concerns for her well being have increased tremendously.

While aboard Air Force 1 on Friday, Feb. 6, Trump spoke with reporters about the Guthrie case. Authorities believe that Guthrie may have been abducted from her home in the overnight hours of Sunday, Feb 1.

"I think we are doing very well," he said of the investigation. "Very well meaning we have some clues that I think are very strong, and I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon."

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When a reporter mentioned the ongoing search efforts, Trump replied, "I'm not talking about a search. I'm talking about a solution."

"We have some things I think that will maybe come out reasonably soon from DOJ or FBI or whoever that could be," he added.

Another reporter asked Trump if authorities have identified a suspect, to which he replied, "Yeah. Could be definitive," adding, "A lot has taken place in the last couple of hours."

What seemed like a relatively quiet Friday turned into somewhat of a media frenzy by the early evening. It started with the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI confirmed they'd been made aware of a "new message" received, but didn't share many details. It was later revealed that the message was sent to at least one news station in Arizona. Later, it was confirmed that the message did not contain proof of life for Nancy, nor did it have any additional demands in exchange for her life.

About a half hour after the new message was revealed to the public, authorities, including FBI agents, showed up at Nancy's home in Arizona and cleared the media out as they secured the area for "investigative purposes."

In the time since, Fox News has shared a video of FBI agents appearing to take some sort of device off of the roof of Nancy's home. Meanwhile, NBC News confirmed that police may have a vehicle of interest after receiving a tip and talking with personnel at a nearby Circle K gas station.

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Nearly five decades on, Rumours still refuses to fade into nostalgia. Fleetwood Mac’s popular 1977 album turns 49 this month—and it still slaps.

Released on February 4, 1977, Rumourswas born out of chaos. At the time, nearly every core relationship within the band was unraveling. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had ended their long romantic partnership, Christine and John McVie were divorcing, and Mick Fleetwood’s own marriage was collapsing. 

But rather than pause, the band poured everything into the music, creating an album that was pure pop-rock perfection.

Rumours has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, placing it among the top 10 best-selling albums of all time. This week, nearly 50 years after its release, it’s still charting—currently sitting at No. 126 on the Billboard 200.

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The album includes hits like  “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain,” and“Dreams”—which went on to become the band’s only No. 1 single in the U.S.

Despite the tension, Fleetwood later said the band made a deliberate choice to keep going. “We refused to let our feelings derail our commitment to the music, no matter how complicated or intertwined they became… it was hard to do, but no matter what, we played through the hurt,” he wrote in his 2014 memoir Play On: Now, Then, and Fleetwood Mac.

That commitment continues to pay off. This year, Fleetwood Mac added another milestone when “Landslide” officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, joining the platform’s Billionaire’s Club. “Thank you for 1 BILLION streams of ‘Landslide’ on Spotify!” the band shared in an Instagram post, marking 51 years since the song’s release.

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Formed in 1967, Fleetwood Mac found its most iconic lineup in the mid-’70s with Fleetwood, Nicks, Buckingham, John, and the late Christine McVie, who died in 2022. 

The Beach Boys are keeping the momentum going as they gear up for their highly anticipated tour this year.

Ahead of the upcoming string of shows in the U.S. and the U.K., the legendary ‘60s rock band shared yet another announcement.

In a post shared by the “Wouldn’t it be Nice” hitmaker, the Grammy Museum announced it will hold a “special live event” in celebration of the release of the band’s new box set titled We Gotta Groove.

The one-night event is scheduled for Feb. 12 at the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater.

The forthcoming presentation not only highlights The Beach Boys’ enduring legacy in music but also sets the stage for a special conversation, as the event reunites the Brother Studios engineers, the core team behind the band’s prolific mid-1970s era.

Mike Love and John Stamos of The Beach Boys perform during Riot Fest at Douglass Park on September 20, 2025 in Chicago.

Additionally, the band teased the appearance of a special guest joining the discussion.

“In celebration of the upcoming box set ‘We Gotta Groove,’ the Grammy Museum will be hosting a special event on Thursday, February 12th! The evening entails a conversation between compilation producers James Sáez and Howie Edelson with original Brothers Studios engineers Stephen Moffitt, Earle Mankey, John Hanlon and a special surprise guest!”

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Earlier this year, the "Surfin' U.S.A." singer announced the upcoming release of We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years, a comprehensive box set featuring the newly remastered version of their 21st studio album “Love You” along with the long-shelved Adult/Child album and material from the 15 Big Ones sessions.

Centered on the band’s creative peak from 1976 to 1977, the forthcoming collection includes 73 tracks, including 35 unreleased recordings, 22 newly mixed tracks and extensive session notes.

The long-awaited box set will be available on Feb. 13.

Amid the activities and launches, The Beach Boys are also on the road for a series of international tours.

The rock band, led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston are set for multiple performances this February in California, New Mexico and Arizona.

Adding to the excitement, the band also announced shows in the U.K. in celebration of the 60th anniversary of their album Pet Sounds.

The Beach Boys U.S. and U.K. Tour Dates

• Feb. 21: Albuquerque, NM
• Feb. 22: Chandler, AZ
• Mar. 22: Orlando, FL
• Mar. 26: Tampa, FL
• Mar. 27: Immokalee, FL
• Mar. 29: Key West, FL
• Jul. 1: Pleasanton, CA (Alameda County Fair)
• Jul. 2: Los Angeles, CA
• Jul. 3: Los Angeles, CA
• Jul. 10: Saint Paul, MN
• Jun. 14: London, UK (Live at Royal Hospital Chelsea)
• Jun. 16: Edinburgh, UK
• Jun. 17: Halifax, UK
• Jun. 18: Southampton, UK (Southampton Summer Sessions with 10cc)
• Jun. 19: Wolverhampton, UK
• Jun. 21: Belfast, UK
• Sep. 27: North Myrtle Beach, SC (Two shows: 3 PM & 8 PM)

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Taylor Swift is no stranger to hidden messages, pointed references and cryptic clues sprinkled throughout her work, from her album liner notes to her on-stage costuming to her various music videos. And that list is only growing with the release of her new video, "Opalite," the second single off The Life of a Showgirl following "The Fate of Ophelia."

On Friday, Feb. 6, the Grammy-winning popstar dropped the lively new clip exclusively on Spotify and Apple Music for subscribers. However, it will soon be unleashed on the masses via a YouTube premiere that's tied to Sunday's big Super Bowl game. Meanwhile, longtime Swifties like me are already in detective mode, spotting all of the Easter eggs that the singer-songwriter has carefully distributed throughout the video—including some A-list celebrity cameos.

Ahead of its world premiere on Super Bowl Sunday, here are all of the Easter eggs, references and allusions I spotted in Swift's "Opalite" music video.

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That The Graham Norton Show callback

So first, let's talk about those celebrity cameos! The cast of Swift's "Opalite" music video can be traced back to the performer's October 2025 appearance on The Graham Norton Show. Taylor shared a couch with that night's other celebrity guests—Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Lewis Capaldi, Domhnall Gleeson and Jodie Turner-Smith—on the beloved British talk show. At one point during the lively discussion, Gleeson joked that he was gunning for an acting gig in one of Taylor's future music videos.

Consider it done! Swift revealed in an Instagram post that "the idea for the 'Opalite' music video crash landed into my imagination" from that very conversation. She wrote, "A week later [Domhnall] received an email script I’d written for the 'Opalite' video, where he was playing the starring role. I had this thought that it would be wild if all of our fellow guests on The Graham Norton Show that night, including Graham himself, could be a part of it too. Like a school group project but for adults and it isn’t mandatory. To my delight, everyone from the show made the effort to time travel back to the '90s with us and help with this video."

That means you can spot Gleeson as her "Lonely Man" love interest, Capaldi as a shopping mall photographer, Norton as a "Nope-alite" salesman, Turner-Smith as a TV aerobics instructor, Lee as a guitar-strumming folk singer and Murphy as the spokesperson for the magical "Opalite" product. (Yes, that is the Oscar winner's Irish timbre you can hear in the video's opening in-faux-mercial.)

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Those romantic Portofino posters

Swift references the coastal Italian town in her The Life of a Showgirl track "Elizabeth Taylor," with lyrics like, “That view of Portofino was on my mind when you called me at the Plaza Athénée.” She nods to that scenic setting in the "Opalite" clip with several Portofino-themed posters throughout: You can spot one at the restaurant where Gleeson's character is dining with his pet cactus, and another as a movie advertisement at the mall-set cinema.

The Back to the Future references

As mentioned, there's a time travel theme to "Opalite." That fact—coupled with the clip's nostalgic late-'80s, early '90s aesthetic—seems to pull inspiration from the Back to the Future film franchise.

That would be a fitting reference, seeing as how the Michael J. Fox-led classic is a favorite of Swift's fiancé Travis Kelce. Travis's sister-in-law Kylie Kelce had previously revealed that the Chiefs tight end actually used his initial NFL earnings to buy a pair of Back to the Future-inspired Nike sneakers.

That big "Father Figure" hint

In one scene, we can see Swift in a bedroom covered in posters, one of which is a George Michaelpicture from the late singer's "Father Figure" era. Of course, Swift herself has a song called "Father Figure" on her The Life of a Showgirl record, leading many eagle-eyed Swifties to believe that the poster inclusion is a clue that said track will be the album's next single.

That theory is given an extra boost in scenes of Gleeson and Swift bopping around a shopping mall whose store names are lyrics from Swift's songs: One storefront is named "Dear Protege," which is a lyric pulled from "Father Figure."

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Those cute Eras Tour cameos

Along with her Graham Norton Show cohorts, Swift surrounds herself with fellow familiar faces in the "Opalite" music video—including backup dancers from her famed Eras Tour—who Swift fans will undoubtedly recognize after her six-part Disney+ docuseries detailing the makings of that historic concert tour.

Among the movers and groovers that pop up in "Opalite" are Karen Chuang, who opens the video in the Cillian Murphy-voiced commercial for "Opalite" spray and Kameron Saunders, who appears as a dance judge. Whyley Yoshimura, Jan Ravnik, Raphael Thomas and Sam Mcwilliams also appear in the clip.

A pop-in from her cat, Olivia Benson

Swift is known as a proud "cat lady" and she frequently features her trio of beloved felines—a pair of Scottish Folds named Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, as well as cat bro Benjamin Button, a Ragdoll breed—across her social media handles and in her music videos and tour teasers. (They're even known to make cameos on Kelce's New Heights podcast.)

Taylor seemingly paid tribute to her fur babies in the new "Opalite" video, at one point sporting a yellow sweatshirt emblazoned with a blue-eyed feline that looks an awful lot like Olivia Benson.

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Taylor isn't the only member of the Swift family who shows up in "Opalite": Her baby brotherAustin also stars in the music video, popping up around the 2:40 mark as a guest at a chaotic holiday bash where Gleeson is also present. You can spot Austin in a grey Christmas sweater chatting with other guests.

my brother used to call it
eating out of the trash

hiii austin #OpaliteMusicVideo pic.twitter.com/0aQGr57vMi

— nuno🧣 (@metmidnights) February 6, 2026 And, of course, the friendship bracelets

The friendship bracelet has become an enduring Swiftie symbol over the years—the sweet accessory even reportedly brought the singer and her famous NFL beau together back in 2023. Bracelets make several appearances in the performer's latest video: She and her pet rock sport matching friendship bracelets, with the stone later donning one that reads "f*** u 4ever," in reference to Swift's "Mad Woman" track: “Do you see my face in the neighbor's lawn? / Does she smile? / Or does she mouth, ‘F*** you forever’?” the lyrics read.

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When it comes to love, opposites really do have a way of finding each other. Maybe you're the type who's always planning the next hike, trying a new restaurant, or saying yes to whatever's out there waiting to be explored. Meanwhile, your partner is perfectly happy spending the weekend chasing the next level, the next mission, or the next big win in whatever game has their full attention at the moment.

Different vibes, different hobbies, and yet somehow it works (well, most of the time). And chances are, there's at least one thing you can both agree on, like maybe a good glass of wine.

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This Valentine’s Day, Apothic (you know them—likely your go-to wine because it's available everywhere) is leaning into the very real reality that love and gaming don't always share the same schedule. Through Feb. 8, couples can enter Apothic’s Designated Player experience by submitting a quick 30–60 second video explaining what winning would mean for them, their relationship, and yes, the gaming squad.

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The twist? Significant others are encouraged to enter on their partner’s behalf, making it feel less like a battle for attention and more like a team effort.

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What's Up For Grabs?

One lucky couple will score a seriously dreamy Valentine's Day package valued at over $5,000, complete with a luxury hotel stay, room service and cash for a night out. Meanwhile, back in gamer land, the action doesn't stop. While the winner steps away for romance, their avatar is taken over by gamer Timmy2Cans, keeping the gameplay rolling and the squad happy. It's basically the ultimate compromise. You're getting quality time with zero guilt and a Valentine’s Day where everyone wins.

Wine has a funny way of leveling the playing field in this case. Which is exactly why this contest is such a clever idea. It nudges couples to step away from their screens (hey, you put down your phone, too), reconnect IRL, and remember that sometimes the best moments happen when you hit pause together.

If you want to be in the running to win, you have to enter by Sunday, Feb. 8. Yes, that's Super Bowl Sunday (which causes another host of conflicting priorities), but that's your deadline to get your video submission in. Make your video, hit submit, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

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When members of The Eagles stepped out on their own, the results ranged from blockbuster success to forgotten misfires. But according to a new ranking, one solo release stands apart from the rest—earning the distinction of being labeled the worst Eagles solo album ever.

Ultimate Classic Rock recently ranked the best and worst solo albums released by every member of the Eagles, weighing artistic ambition, execution, and long-term impact. While several picks sparked debate, the bottom slot was unusually definitive.

That title went to Got Any Gum?, the 1987 solo album by Joe Walsh.

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In its assessment, Ultimate Classic Rock wrote that the album “earns its spot as the worst Eagles solo album ever,” citing a combination of misjudged production choices, dated ’80s aesthetics, and material that failed to showcase Walsh’s strengths as a guitarist and songwriter.

Released in October 1987, Got Any Gum? arrived during a difficult transitional period for many classic rock artists. Walsh, who turned 40 that year, leaned heavily into then-current keyboard-driven sounds and compressed production, a sharp departure from the guitar-forward style that had defined his work with the Eagles, the James Gang, and earlier solo releases.

The album was both a critical and commercial disappointment. It peaked at No. 113 on the Billboard 200, making it Walsh’s lowest-charting solo album. The Los Angeles Times later summed up its reception bluntly, calling it a “monumental flop.”

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There were flashes of promise. The lead single, “The Radio Song,” reached No. 8 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, and Walsh explained at the time that the track was meant to demystify his songwriting process.

He told Rolling Stone in a 2016 feature, "I decided I would make a song that explains how I write music. Because I got tired of people asking me. And if you read the lyrics, it tells you exactly how I do it: 'I like to sit in a silent place when no one's around and listen inside it/Inside the silence is the melody/Voices singing harmony.' That's it."

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"As far as the album title [1987 's Got Any Gum?], I was in New York City, and I was walking down the street. And this guy was coming toward me, and he was obviously homeless and looking for change and stuff. So I reached into my pocket and pulled out a handful of change, and when he got to me, I held it out and said, 'Here.' And he said, 'Nah, I don't want any money. You got any gum?' And I thought, 'This guy's a genius! That's brilliant!' It was like a Zen riddle and that was the answer," he added with a laugh.

Still, those moments weren’t enough to overcome what critics viewed as an unfocused album weighed down by period trends. In later retrospectives, Got Any Gum? has often been cited as the point where Walsh’s solo momentum stalled, years before the Eagles’ 1994 reunion helped reset his career and personal life.

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By contrast, Ultimate Classic Rock’s ranking also highlighted how uneven solo careers were across the band. Albums labeled “worst” by other members still managed respectable chart runs or certifications, underscoring just how stark Walsh’s misstep appeared in comparison.

Decades later, Got Any Gum? remains a cautionary entry in the Eagles’ sprawling post-band catalog, remembered less for its ambition than for how far it strayed from the sound that made Walsh one of rock’s most distinctive players.

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Taylor Swift is one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world right now—and she seems to be everywhere, from the radio to movie screens, dropping albums and music videos. With her career at an all-time high, the pop star hasn't skipped a beat when it comes to cheering on her athletic fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce.

That same spirit of support was on display during the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics, when Swift appeared in a pre-recorded video message honoring the athletes competing on the world stage. Speaking directly to Olympians, the singer thanked them for the dedication, discipline, and sacrifices required to reach the Games, calling their journeys “incredibly inspiring.”

Wearing a Ralph Lauren Team USA Polo Bear sweatshirt, Swift emphasized how meaningful it was to hear athletes’ stories and witness the years of work that often happen far from the spotlight. She also shared her gratitude for being able to watch and celebrate their achievements, saying, "I am very grateful for everything that you've done to get to this point in your life," continuing with, "and grateful that you've brought us all along with you." She concluded by wishing them luck, safety, and an unforgettable Olympic experience.

Milan Cortina was on Taylor Swift’s mind and she has a message for all #WinterOlympics athletes!

The music video for Taylor Swift’s hit Opalite dropped TODAY! pic.twitter.com/rlKg6r2K4b

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 6, 2026

As Swift delivers her message, the uplifting backtrack of her song “Opalite” can be heard playing in the background. Fans were quick to react online, with some praising Swift for using her platform to highlight the athletes rather than herself. “She is everyone’s biggest cheerleader and it never fails to make me smile. 💗,” one viewer wrote. Another added, “Love to see champions supporting champions!”

Other viewers took to the comments to point out that Swift has yet to make a recent political statement, as many other celebrities have lately. "A statement about the Olympics but not ICE????" In Swift's defense, a fan wrote, "Everyone thinking that she needs to speak about the political state of our country is wrong. She is sending a message to the Olympic athletes is a positive!!! Why does everyone think we have to put more negativity into this world? And just because she’s Taylor Swift doesn’t mean she has to speak on any single subject."

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially began with the opening ceremonies on February 6, 2026, at Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium. Olympic coverage is handled by NBC, and both live and on-demand events can be accessed on NBC's streaming platform, Peacock, from now through February 22, 2026.

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Boho-chic decor is having a major moment, bringing warmth, texture, and a relaxed, natural feel that makes any space more inviting. Another way to make a room extra welcoming is to add the right lighting. Cozy lamps in corners and on tabletops can really enhance a space's overall vibe. Marrying the best aspects of the bohemian aesthetic and ambient lighting, we are thrilled to see this rattan floor lamp on sale for nearly 50% off at Walmart.

Now just $55, down from the usual $104 price, the Edishine Rattan Floor Lamp is currently available in a sleek black or chic gold finish. This solid discount, combined with the stylish on-trend design, makes it the perfect accent piece for any room in your home.

Edishine Rattan Floor Lamp, From $55 (was $104) at Walmart

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This lamp combines natural rattan weaving with a durable metal base and a fabric shade for that perfect blend of boho charm and modern elegance. The double drum construction is designed to diffuse light and create a warm, inviting glow without harsh brightness. It also allows for either the rattan or the fabric shade to be removed if you want to switch up the lamp's look.

With a tall, slim profile and arched design, it fits easily in corners or beside a sofa or bed, and the lampshade can be tilted a full 180 degrees to direct the light exactly where you need it. One shopper even said that they use this floor lamp inside their camper. 

Edishine Rattan Floor Lamp, From $55 (was $104) at Walmart

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The included LED lightbulb and remote control let you adjust the lamp's brightness and turn it on/off without getting up off the couch. With five adjustable color temperatures and five brightness levels, it's super simple to achieve your desired ambiance. Choose from pre-set modes on the remote for reading, office work, or nighttime. There's also an automatic one-hour shut-off timer option.

Related: Wayfair Has a 'Beautiful' Modern Table Lamp on Sale for $56 That'll Bring 'Calming' Vibes to Your Space

Shoppers said this "beautiful" lamp is "extremely easy" to assemble. Several also appreciated that the different light settings added to its versatility. "I am getting so many compliments on it," one reviewer shared.

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