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It seems like just yesterday we were watching Selena Gomez playing Hannah Montana’s rival or seeing her as Alex in Wizards of Waverly Place. Now, the Disney Channel icon stars in the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, along with Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building. Not only has Gomez had a number of acting projects on Disney Channel and beyond, but she’s also cemented her status as a Disney Channel pop princess, with hits like Come & Get It and Slow Down. 

And we can’t forget about her iconic band, Selena Gomez & The Scene, who had a number of hits including Who Says, Naturally, Round & Round and Love You Like a Love Song. Even though Gomez announced her hiatus from the group in 2012, they still get over 15.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and their Love You Like A Love Song music video has over 841 million views on YouTube. 

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While the group has many popular songs, A Year Without Rain remains one of their most memorable singles. The music video has over 284 million views on YouTube, and today marks its 16th anniversary. The music video was released on IMDb on August 30, 2010, followed by its official YouTube premiere the next day. Disney Channel broadcast the music video days later, on September 3, 2010. Selena Gomez & The Scene’s album was also titled A Year Without Rain, with Round & Round being the first single and music video release from the album. 

Gomez gave desert Coachella music festival vibes before it became popular, sporting a flowy brown dress, chunky earrings and heeled sandals while singing in the desert. If you’re feeling nostalgic, take a trip down memory lane by watching the music video or streaming the song and full album on Spotify or Apple Music. 

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Country star Ella Langley returned to Auburn University for two sold-out shows at Neville Arena, turning her latest performances into a major full-circle moment.

After the back-to-back concerts, Langley shared photos and videos from the shows on Instagram and thanked the Auburn community for making the weekend special.

“War Eagle baby! Two nights sold out at Neville Arena was such a full circle moment 🥹🧡 Thank you, Auburn,” Langley wrote.

The shows held special meaning for Langley because Auburn University is her alma mater. Before her rise to country music fame, she spent her college years at Auburn and got her start performing at local bars in the area.

Ella Langley performs onstage at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 held at the Hollywood Palladium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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Her return came as her career continues to reach new heights. Langley’s hit song “Choosin’ Texas” has been dominating the Billboard charts, adding another major moment to an already important year for the country singer.

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According to Whiskey Riff, Langley’s two Auburn concerts were both sold out at Neville Arena, where she performed in front of fans on the campus where she once studied.

Her connection to Auburn goes beyond being a former student. Langley was also a member of the Phi Mu sorority while attending the university. During her return, she surprised the sorority and spent time with the girls, taking photos, videos and answering questions.

The visit gave Langley a chance to speak about what she has learned during her career and as she has moved into her later 20s.

She shared advice about taking care of herself physically and mentally, something she said she wishes she had focused on earlier in her 20s.

“Something that I’m doing in my later 20s and something I wish I would’ve done in my earlier 20s is really take care of myself physically and mentally. And showing up for myself before always having to show up for everyone else.”

Langley also told the group that caring for yourself should not bring feelings of guilt.

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“Which is a hard thing to do because that can feel selfish in a lot of ways, but if you’re not your best, or even half of your best, how can you show up for anyone else?”

She also encouraged the women to find people they can trust and build strong connections with others.

“And that’s what’s so cool about being in a sorority is you find those people. God put you here for a reason… find your people and take care of yourself.”

The Auburn concerts also became especially meaningful because they took place shortly after the death of country music icon Dolly Parton at age 80.

During her Friday night show, Langley performed Parton’s classic song “Jolene” as a tribute.

A fan who shared footage from the concert said Langley introduced the performance by explaining, “Tonight’s show didn’t feel right without doing something like this.”

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Langley also honored Parton in a message shared on Instagram.

“Dolly, thank you for standing up for yourself as an artist, a songwriter, a musician, a producer, an author, a creative, and most importantly, a woman in this industry.”

She continued, “You paved the way for so many to be brave. Thank you for being unafraid to show your most authentic self. The world needed Dolly and will never see another like it. The gates of heaven just welcomed home a beautiful soul.”

The tribute added another emotional moment to a weekend that was already important to Langley because of her connection to Auburn.

“Choosin’ Texas” also leads five Billboard charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, Streaming Songs, Hot Country Songs and Country Streaming Songs charts.

The song has also returned to its previous peaks on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts.

Related: 1998 Hit Song, Reimagined by Ella Langley, Is Still a Major Hit 28 Years Later

Every aspiring performer dreams of being discovered, and for the rare few that dream comes to fruition.

For Yvonne Elliman, it was only a matter of time. At just 18 years old, she was singing in London clubs when an unexpected opportunity put her voice at the center of one of the decade’s most ambitious new musicals.

Elliman was chosen to sing Mary Magdalene on the original 1970 concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar, introducing “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” the soaring ballad composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice. The recording helped turn the young Hawaiian singer into an international talent before she had even established a solo career.

Elliman’s path to the project had begun thousands of miles away.

Born and raised in Honolulu, she moved to London after graduating from high school and began performing in clubs. Her voice caught the attention of Rice and Lloyd Webber as they assembled singers for Jesus Christ Superstar, which was initially conceived as an album rather than a stage production.

“I was singing at the Pheasantry on King’s Road where Andrew Lloyd Webber happened to hear me,” Elliman told Goldmine. “The songs ranged from Pete Seeger’s ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone’ to a new Blind Faith song ‘Can’t Find My Way Home.’ In fact, I believe I sang every song I knew at the time, since the club owner was frantic for someone to take the place of Jon Hendricks, a no-show headliner at the time. Jon, of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, had relocated from the U.S. the prior year. The club owner came to me and said, ‘Sing everything you know,’ so I did, not knowing that Andrew was there to possibly cast Jon for the role of Pontius Pilate in his new, yet-to-be-recorded, Jesus Christ Superstar – A Rock Opera. After finishing my set, Andrew ran up to me and exclaimed, ‘You’re my Mary Magdalene!”

“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” gave Elliman one of the rock opera’s most pivotal moments.

Sung by Mary Magdalene as she wrestles with her feelings for Jesus, the song brought a quieter vulnerability to a score filled with rock guitars and dramatic confrontations. Elliman’s understated performance, delivered in just a single take, proved particularly effective, and she stayed with the role as Jesus Christ Superstar moved beyond the recording studio and onto the stage and screen.

“I was taken off the concert tour and I was given this cherry opportunity to audition,” Elliman told Pop Matters. “I was really a fish out of water because I had no experience pounding the sidewalks.”

She went on to play Mary Magdalene in the original Broadway production in 1971 and reprised the role in the 1973 film adaptation. Her movie performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical.

For Elliman, Jesus Christ Superstar proved to be the beginning rather than the peak. She later worked with Eric Clapton and built a successful solo career, culminating in the 1978 No. 1 hit “If I Can’t Have You,” written by the Bee Gees.

“I began loving the things associated with Mary Magdalene, more than just the song,” Elliman said in a 2011 interview. “I was lucky to be chosen. The role set me off on my career.”

More than five decades later, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” remains one of Jesus Christ Superstar‘s signature songs. For Elliman, it was the performance that transformed an 18-year-old club singer into a major new voice almost overnight.

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Stick Men is full of headlines right now. The progressive-rock supergroup is returning to the road in September in support of its first full-length studio album in a decade. Let’s THRAK Again arrives digitally Sept. 4, 10 years after the trio’s Prog Noir, and serves as a Robert Fripp-sanctioned tribute to King Crimson’s 1995 album THRAK.

“Exactly 10 years after their dark, influential 2016 masterpiece Prog Noir, the unparalleled progressive powerhouse Stick Men is back,” the band’s website shared.

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The new record reunites King Crimson veterans Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto with touch-guitar innovator Markus Reuter for what the band describes as a 60-minute collection of 12 new compositions. The album was conceived as a tribute to the heavy, mechanical impact of the original THRAK era, with two distinct mixes creating two different listening experiences.

Let’s THRAK Again isn’t simply one album with alternate mixes. It’s presented as Reel One and Reel Two, mixed by different producers, with different track sequences and distinct sonic approaches. The band describes them as two different listening experiences built from the same source material.

Founded in 2007, Stick Men grew out of the legendary rhythm section of King Crimson, featuring bassist/Stick player Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto. Now with touch-guitar innovator and composer Markus Reuter, the trio has cemented their lineup.

Levin, one of the most recorded bass players in music history, famously played with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, as well as John Lennon, Pink Floyd, and Paul Simon. Mastelotto, for his part, is a premier prog-rock drummer whose roots also lie in King Crimson. He also worked with Mr. Mister. And Reuter, a German composer and multi-instrumentalist, rocks a self-designed 8-String Touch Guitar and actively develops further touch guitars, per the band’s site.

Together, the trio combines Levin’s Chapman Stick, Reuter’s 8-string Touch Guitar, and Mastelotto’s hybrid acoustic-electronic percussion to create an expansive, highly experimental progressive-rock sound.

The Let’s THRAK Again Tour kicks off Sept. 4, running across North America with a heavy focus on the West Coast. Tickets, dates, venues, and albums are all available at stickmen.com.

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Nearly five decades after its release, Cheap Trick’s “Surrender” remains one of the band’s best-known songs and a lasting classic rock anthem. 

The song, released in June 1978, first reached No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100, but its long life in movies, television, radio and live shows helped turn it into a much bigger part of rock history.

“Surrender” was the first Cheap Trick single to enter the Billboard Hot 100. It appeared on the band’s third album, Heaven Tonight, as its opening track.

The song is 48 years old this year, yet its chorus, teenage point of view and loud rock sound continue to connect with listeners. Amazon Music included “Surrender” at No. 56 on its list of the “100 Greatest Classic Rock Songs,” placing it among its picks for the best-ever songs in the genre.

American rock group Cheap Trick Robin Zander, drummer Bun E. Carlos, bassist Tom Petersson and guitarist Rick Nielsen posed for a portrait.

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The song’s history also goes back several years before it was officially released.

Cheap Trick was formed in Rockford, Illinois, in 1973. Before “Surrender” became a recorded classic, the band had already been playing and rehearsing the song.

According to Songfacts, drummer Bun E. Carlos recalled the early days of the track in a Blender interview.

“We had that track back in 1975. We used to rehearse in the basement of Rick [Nielsen]’s dad’s music shop on Seventh Avenue in Rockford, Illinois. As soon as I heard it, I thought it was a really interesting lyric.”

That basement connection gives the song a direct link to Cheap Trick’s Rockford roots. At the time, the band was still building its career and playing venues across the Midwest.

Rick Nielsen, the band’s guitarist and songwriter, had written “Surrender” earlier. He said the song came from thinking about what it was like to be a teenager and how young people often viewed their parents.

Nielsen explained that he had to “go back and put myself in the head of a 14-year-old.”

He also said the song grew from his own experiences and observations of his friends.

“I used to hear my friends saying they thought their parents were strange,” Nielsen said. “The first thing I got was the opening of the chorus: ‘Mommy’s all right, daddy’s all right.’”

According to Nielsen, those words “just rolled off at one sitting.”

The song tells the story of a teenager who believes his parents are strange and overly protective. But the narrator eventually sees them in a different way after discovering that they are listening to his KISS records and “rolling on the couch.”

The KISS reference was also a thank-you to the band for supporting Cheap Trick early in its career. Cheap Trick had opened shows for KISS during the 1977 Love Gun Tour.

“Surrender” did not become Cheap Trick’s biggest chart success when it was first released. Its No. 62 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 was modest compared with the band’s later hits.

“I Want You to Want Me” eventually reached No. 7 in 1979, while “The Flame” reached No. 1 in 1988.

But “Surrender” developed a different kind of success.

Its live version became especially important after appearing on the band’s At Budokan album. The concert recording received major radio play and helped introduce the song to a wider audience.

“The live version of ‘Surrender’ changed things for us,” Nielsen told Guitar Player. “Now we weren’t just an opening band. We were played on the radio all the time. It was tremendously exciting.”

Nielsen also said, “I still love to play the song live. People laugh, they cheer, they sing along. I never get tired of that.”

The song’s reach expanded beyond radio. Its live version appeared in the Detroit Rock City soundtrack, while the studio recording was used in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Daddy Day Care and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It has also appeared in television shows including Scrubs, Cold Case, Supernatural, South Park, One Tree Hill, New Girl, Californication and Life in Pieces.

Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. The band has performed thousands of shows and continued making music long after its 1970s beginnings.

Forty-eight years later, “Surrender” remains a major classic rock favorite, showing how a song can grow far beyond its first trip up the charts.

Related: 1965 Classic Rock Song by The Beatles Has the ‘Greatest’ Opening Line

On August 25, Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Dolly Parton. While the right and the left rarely agree on anything, both sides felt a heartbreaking loss after the sudden, tragic death of the queen of country at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. But now one mayor is facing major backlash for defying the President’s directive.

American flags are lowered to half staff around the Washington Monument in honor of Dolly Parton’s passing on August 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the lowering of flags for one week after Parton died today at the age of 80. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

Mayor Ken Adams of Olive Branch, Mississippi (a suburb that sits on the Tennessee state line), shared a controversial Facebook post on Friday, August 28, writing, “I want to make something clear about the recent decision to lower the flags for Dolly Parton. First, there is no question that Dolly Parton was a great person. She brought happiness to millions of people and has done tremendous things for others throughout her life. I have nothing but respect for her. My concern is different.”

Adams explained, “I believe lowering the American flag to half-staff should mean something very significant. In my opinion, it should be reserved for our military heroes, fallen first responders, presidents and other major national leaders, or events that have had a tremendous impact on our country.”

The mayor added, “If we lower the flag every time a well-known or beloved person passes away, I believe we eventually lessen the meaning of the gesture.” 

The critique of Trump’s decision didn’t end there. Adams shared his views on government overreach: “I also believe there is a role for local government in these decisions.” He went on to write, “The President can make the decision for the country. The Governor can make the decision for the State of Mississippi. I believe the mayor should have the ability to make a decision for his or her city.”

Even though Adams included, “This isn’t about disrespecting Dolly Parton. It isn’t about politics. And it certainly isn’t about saying she wasn’t a great American,” his statement sparked a fierce backlash. Critics pounced on the post, commenting, “I’d lower it for Dolly before any politician”, “She did more for children than any politician ever has. That should raise her status in your eyes from ‘just celebrity,’” and “Respectfully disagree. You’ve turned something simple, sweet and respectful that nobody would have ever been talking about, into something all about you,” 

Dolly Parton performing. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)

Comment after comment praised the decision to lower the flag to half-staff and paid tribute to Parton: “As a veteran and first responder, I’m 100% ok with lowering the flags for Dolly,” replied one fan, while others wrote, “There’s only one Dolly Parton. She wasn’t just your common ‘celebrity.’ She was the kind of person that everyone should focus on trying to be like,” and “It’s literally a respectful and beautiful gesture to have lthem lowered for Dolly. She was, indeed, no matter how you look at it, a hero to a lot of people.” 

Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private Nashville burial on August 28, according to her great-niece, Lainey Parton. 

Picking a fragrance is a highly subjective venture. People can react so differently to various smells, but one of the most universally appreciated perfume notes are florals. Not everybody may like the same flowers, but there’s a reason that this type of scent is so enduring.

However, that also means there are a lot of options to sift through. “With so many floral fragrances available today, choosing one can feel overwhelming,” says Zerlina Dubois, Master Perfumer at Osmo, the olfactory technology company.

She and several other fragrance experts spoke to Parade about the best floral perfumes on the market today, and how each one can suit you—whether you’re looking to smell good for a date or add a new everyday fragrance to your getting-ready routine.

Dubois says when she was trained by the well-known perfumer Sophia Grojsman, she was told to “never underestimate the power of florals.” She adds that she was taught that “florals are feminine, joyful, romantic, vibrant and timeless. Always include florals in your fragrances, and people will fall in love with them.”

Patti Kapla, VP of Business Development at Fragrance.com, says that “the right floral is deeply personal,” so she recommends looking at the options on this list as a starting point and always being sure to “test on your own skin before deciding.”

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Top Floral Perfumes

• Best Floral Perfume Overall: Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum
• Best Rose Perfume: Maison Francis Kurkdjian À La Rose
• Best Jasmine Perfume: Dior J’adore Parfum d’Eau
• Best Light Floral Perfume: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette
• Best Floral Perfume for Everyday Wear: Maya Njie Les Fleurs Eau de Parfum
• Best Floral Perfume for Work: Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum
• Best Floral Perfume for Date Night: Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Parfum
• Best Floral Perfume for Summer: Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk Eau de Toilette
• Best Long-Lasting Floral Perfume: Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar Eau de Parfum Intense
• Best Rich Floral Perfume: Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum
• Best Modern Floral Perfume: Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum

What Makes a Perfume ‘Floral’?

“Perfumery itself was built upon flowers,” says Dubois, adding that scents like rose and lily of valley have been used for centuries, though today modern scents like peony and magnolia are also popular.

Kapla adds that the amount of florals used in a perfume doesn’t necessarily matter, explaining, “Some highlight a single bloom, like rose, while others combine several flowers to create a more layered scent. They can smell fresh and light, rich and sensual, soft and powdery or sweet and romantic.”

She says that floral perfumes make up the largest portion of the fragrance industry.

What are the most popular floral notes in perfume?

Chavalia Mwamba, Principal Perfumer at Pink MahogHany Artisan Fragrances says that some of the most common florals used in perfumes are orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia and neroli. Kapla adds that rose, peony, gardenia, freesia and lily of the valley are also popular. “White florals like jasmine, tuberose and gardenia tend to be richer and more dramatic, while peony, freesia and lily of the valley offer a lighter, fresher feel,” she adds.

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How To Choose the Right Floral Perfume for Your Skin Type

Kapla says those with dry skin should lean towards an eau de parfum “and look for richer florals paired with vanilla, amber, musk or woods” for a longer lasting scent.

“If you have oily skin, fragrance often lasts longer naturally, so lighter florals like peony, orange blossom and fresh rose are excellent choices,” she adds.

When choosing a perfume, she recommends testing it on your skin and allowing it to dry for 15 to 30 seconds for the scent to fully develop.

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11 Best Floral Perfumes To Make a Good First Impression 1. Best Floral Perfume Overall: Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum, $105

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Kapla says this perfume is “one of today’s most beloved floral fragrances” thanks to its “iconic” blend of scents like rose, jasmine and patchouli.

2. Best Rose Perfume: Maison Francis Kurkdjian À La Rose, $264

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Dubois says this is her “top recommendation” for a rose perfume because “it feels like walking through a rose garden on a crisp spring morning.”

She tells Parade it pairs fresh centifolia and damask roses with bergamot, violet, cedar and musks for “one of the most luminous and beautifully balanced rose fragrances ever composed.”

3. Best Jasmine Perfume: Dior J’adore Parfum d’Eau, $115

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Kapla says this alcohol-free spray “feels light and luminous” thanks to its combination of white florals “centered on jasmine sambac, with magnolia, neroli, honeysuckle and rose.”

4. Best Light Floral Perfume: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette, $129

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Kapla calls this perfume “bright, cheerful and airy” thanks to its blend of fruits like pear and raspberry with florals like rose, violet and jasmine.

5. Best Floral Perfume for Everyday Wear: Maya Njie Les Fleurs Eau de Parfum, $156

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“Les Fleurs is an easy wear and plays on greenery and florals quite nicely,” says Mwamba, adding, “It’s noticeable but with an airiness they lifts off skin for several hours.”

6. Best Floral Perfume for Work: Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum, $128

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Kapla says this blend of rose, jasmine and white musk is “clean” and “contemporary,” making it “polished enough for the office yet beautiful for everyday wear.”

7. Best Floral Perfume for Date Night: Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Parfum, $295

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“Portrait of a Lady is a mature, bold rose that’s classy yet sensual,” says Mwamba. She adds, “It’s a teaser that tantalizes and draws your date in closer as you bond over a five-star restaurant meal.”

8. Best Floral Perfume for Summer: Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk Eau de Toilette, $89

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“[This perfume is] a sunny blend of ylang-ylang, coconut milk, bergamot and musk that captures the feeling of a warm day at the beach,” says Kapla.

9. Best Long-Lasting Floral Perfume: Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar Eau de Parfum Intense, $187

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Kapla says this is “a richer version of the original, featuring jasmine, orange blossom, tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli for impressive longevity.”

10. Best Rich Floral Perfume: Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum, $110

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Kapla says this Gucci classic is “rich, elegant and beautifully feminine” with a blend of florals like jasmine, tuberose and rangoon creeper.

11. Best Modern Floral Perfume: Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum, $113

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Dubois says this is “one of the fragrances that redefined modern rose.” She adds that it has notes of cedar, cumin and musk, “while the rose adds elegance and warmth.”

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How Long Do Floral Perfumes Last?

“Longevity depends on concentration, ingredients and individual skin chemistry,” says Kapla. She highlights the different formulations of perfumes, saying that an eau de cologne lasts around two to three hours, an eau de toilette around three to five and an eau de parfum around five to eight hours.

“Fresh florals often wear lighter because they are commonly paired with citrus or green notes,” she says, adding, “Richer florals blended with amber, woods, vanilla or musk generally last longer.”

How to make perfume last longer

Kapla says you can extend your perfume’s longevity if you apply it to moisturized skin and avoid rubbing your wrists together after application. “Spray pulse points such as your wrists, neck and behind your ears,” she says, adding that you can also spray your hair or clothes.

She recommends storing your bottles away from heat, humidity and sunlight to keep the perfume in better condition.

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Sources:

• Zerlina Dubois, Master Perfumer at Osmo, the olfactory technology company
• Patti Kapla, VP of Business Development at Fragrance.com
• Chavalia Mwamba, Principal Perfumer at Pink MahogHany Artisan Fragrances

If you’ve been snacking in moderation all summer, you deserve a little indulgence going into fall. Thankfully, Sam’s Club just stocked the perfect seasonal treat to kick off the coziest time of year on the right foot: Member’s Mark 20-Count Fall Assorted Donut Tray.

Popping up in warehouse bakeries in select locations now, this decadent autumnal assortment offers plenty of ways to enjoy a quick snack, all while retailing for a cool $17.64. Whether you’re on snack duty for the office holiday party or need something you and the family can enjoy throughout the week, this is one seasonal assortment you’ll want to get your hands on fast.

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Spotted by @samsclubfavorites and quickly shared online to spread the news, Member’s Mark 20-Count Fall Assorted Donut Tray couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune time. As we close out a summer full of bright, citrusy, tropical flavors, this delicious assortment comes in hot with a satisfying balance of rich, decadent autumn notes that work wonderfully with your favorite cup of coffee or hot cocoa.

Located in the club’s bakery department, the donuts come in a party-ready, resealable plastic tray with five flavors, including Orange Iced, Caramel Custard Crunch, Cinnamon Powdered Sugar, Maple Crunch and Chocolate Iced. Best of all, each donut in the mix is baked fresh daily with a soft, fluffy texture and plenty of tasty toppings to elevate each bite.

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Classic Fall Flavors in One Sweet Package

So exactly what constitutes each tasty fall flavor? The Orange Iced variety comes with orange icing and black, orange and yellow sprinkles, while Caramel Custard Crunch features white icing, crumble topping, an orange icing drizzle and a caramel-custard filling.

Cinnamon Powdered Sugar, on the other hand, is coated in powdered sugar with a cinnamon filling, while Maple Crunch combines maple icing, crumble topping and a sweet chocolate drizzle. Lastly, Chocolate Iced rounds things out with a classic chocolate icing top and Halloween-ready orange sprinkles.

If you’re eyeing a tray for yourself or your next fall gathering, keep in mind that these donuts are so new they’ve yet to pop up on the Sam’s Club website. So if they aren’t available at your local club just yet, you might need to do a little legwork to track them down. Otherwise, get ready to be the star of the party when you bring them along. With summer nearly in the rearview, you can bet everyone else is already craving this new, flavorful lineup.

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There are certain food combinations that you see online and immediately know you need to try, and the viral blueberry grilled cheese was one of those for me.

I kept seeing versions of this sweet-and-savory sandwich pop up on social media, and all I could think was: Isn’t this basically all the goodness of a grazing table or charcuterie board, but stuffed between two pieces of buttery, toasted bread? Fruit and cheese? Check. Creamy Brie? Check. Something sweet and jammy? Check. Add crispy bread and suddenly we have lunch.

I found a version from TikTok creator @cookinwithmegg that paired blueberries with Brie and mozzarella, and I knew this was the one I wanted to try.

This also ended up being a really fun recipe to make with my kids. We made our own simple blueberry jam for the filling, which made the whole thing feel like more of a cooking project than just assembling sandwiches. They got to help turn fresh blueberries into jam and, maybe even more importantly, try a couple of cheeses they don’t normally reach for.

Once we had our blueberry mixture ready, we layered it with Brie and mozzarella, sandwiched everything between bread and grilled it until the outside was golden and crunchy and the cheeses were completely melted.

Was it messy? Absolutely. Was that potentially because I got a little overenthusiastic with the homemade blueberry jam? Also absolutely.

But this is one trending recipe I had to see to believe.

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The Viral Trend: Why Put Blueberries in a Grilled Cheese?

Putting fruit in a grilled cheese isn’t that strange. Fruit and cheese have been paired together forever. We put strawberries and goat cheese in salads, apples and cheddar on cheese boards and figs alongside Brie on appetizer platters. So why not give that classic sweet-and-savory combination some main-meal energy? And that’s essentially what this recipe is all about.

Blueberries are a great fruit for this concept because they bring sweetness but also a little tartness, which helps cut through the richness of the cheese and butter. Brie is creamy, buttery and mild, so it doesn’t overpower the berries.

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And if you love a sweet and savory grilled cheese trend, there are plenty of ways to play around with the combination. A drizzle of honey can make it sweeter, while balsamic adds acidity and depth. A blueberry balsamic grilled cheese with a sharp cheese would be especially good.

If you already happily put fruit preserves next to the cheese on a charcuterie board, you’re probably going to understand this sandwich immediately.

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The Taste Test: I Tried the Blueberry Grilled Cheese

Spoiler: We will be making this again.

Our blueberry Brie grilled cheese was sweet, savory, buttery, crunchy and incredibly satisfying. The Brie and mozzarella became super melty, while the blueberry jam gave you that sweet-tart fruitiness in almost every bite.

It was also a little messy.

I am willing to accept some responsibility for that one because I may have gotten carried away with our delicious homemade blueberry jam. When you’re working with melted cheese and warm jam, a little restraint goes a long way if you’d like to keep everything inside the sandwich.

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The biggest surprise for me was how much I liked the concept beyond this specific recipe. I don’t think I would necessarily make homemade blueberry jam every time. If I wanted this for a quick lunch, I’d happily pull whatever jam or preserves I already had in the refrigerator and experiment.

That might actually be my favorite takeaway from trying blueberry grilled cheese: Once you know the formula works, there are so many combinations you could make.

Related: 31 Types of Cheese To Add to Your Next Charcuterie Board

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The Best Cheeses To Pair With Blueberries

The original video called for Brie and mozzarella, so that’s what we used, and they worked really well together.

Brie is an obvious contender for the best cheese for blueberries because its creamy, buttery flavor is mild enough to let the fruit shine. Mozzarella doesn’t add a huge amount of flavor, but it gives you that stretchy, gooey cheese pull you want from a grilled cheese. Both are also great melting cheeses, so our sandwich cooked beautifully.

But I wouldn’t stop there. A sharp cheddar would be delicious with blueberries because you’d get an even bigger salty, sharp and sweet contrast. Goat cheese would be another natural pairing if you like a tangier flavor, although I’d combine it with a good melting cheese rather than use it alone.

The easiest way to think about it is the same way you’d build a cheese board: If you’d happily eat that cheese with fruit or preserves, there’s a pretty good chance it’ll work here.

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How To Make a Blueberry Grilled Cheese

To make a fruit grilled cheese, start with sturdy slices of bread that can hold up to both melted cheese and a juicy fruit filling.

For our version, we made a quick homemade blueberry jam by cooking down blueberries until they became soft, juicy and spreadable. If you want to simplify things, you could use prepared blueberry jam or preserves instead.

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Slice the Brie thinly so it melts evenly. There’s no need to remove the rind unless you prefer it that way.

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Layer Brie, a reasonable amount of blueberry jam and mozzarella between two slices of bread.

Butter the outsides of the bread, then place the sandwich in a skillet over medium-low heat.

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Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, keeping the heat relatively low so you don’t end up with beautifully toasted bread and cold cheese in the middle.

Pro tip: cover it with a lid so the cheese melts and your bread doesn’t burn.

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Let it sit for a minute before cutting into it, especially if you ignored my advice and loaded yours up with blueberry jam like I did.

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Then slice, embrace the inevitable cheese-and-blueberry pull and eat it while it’s warm.

This blueberry grilled cheese definitely earns a spot in the “sounds a little weird, tastes completely right” category of viral recipes. And next time I’m in the mood for my favorite sandwich, I’m raiding my jam drawer and seeing what other fruit-and-cheese combinations we can turn into a hot sandwich.

The blueberry grilled cheese is proof that sometimes the viral recipes that sound a little strange end up being the ones worth repeating.

Sweet, savory, buttery and perfectly melty, this one was a hit with all of us, and now that I know fruit absolutely belongs in grilled cheese, I’m already thinking about which jam-and-cheese combination we should try next.

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Bill Maher is facing swift backlash after using his first “Real Time” monologue since Dolly Parton’s death to joke about her physical appearance rather than deliver a straightforward tribute.

Maher argued that coverage of Parton’s death had crowded out other major news stories this week, including catastrophic flooding in Nepal and President Trump’s trade war with Canada. He then pivoted into a joke referencing tributes lighting up landmarks around the world in Parton’s honor, noting the Santa Monica ferris wheel lit up with hearts and the Empire State Building glowing pink, before quipping, “The Sphere in Las Vegas added a nipple.”

The joke leaned on Parton’s own long-running humor about her figure. She’d spent decades making similar jokes herself, once saying her look had “served her well” over the years and joking that she’d had things “jacked up a bit” as time went on. During a 2014 performance at Glastonbury, she famously told the crowd, “My boobs are fake, my hair’s fake, but what is real is my voice” and her heart.

Critics were quick to argue that Maher’s version of the joke landed very differently coming from someone else, just days after her death, rather than from Parton poking fun at herself. Rosie O’Donnell reacted to the clip on Threads with a single word: “heartless.” The progressive outlet the Tennessee Holler was more direct, posting on X that Maher was “an absolute asshole.”

Other users online pointed out that even politically polarizing figures managed warmer tributes, with one writing, “Even Trump refused to be shitty about Dolly Parton in her passing,” referencing Trump’s own Truth Social post calling Parton irreplaceable, saying “there has never been anyone like her, and never will.”

As of now, Maher hasn’t publicly responded to the criticism or addressed the backlash beyond the original monologue itself.

The 2007 teen comedy Superbad is widely celebrated across the globe as a definitive cinematic hit, but behind the camera, the script was born entirely from pure teenage boredom. Today, major global film publications, mainstream critics, and casual audiences routinely rank the hilarious picture among the greatest comedy movies of all time. Yet, achieving that legendary status was never the original plan for its young creators, who originally began typing out the screenplay on home computers when they were just 13 years old.

Childhood best friends Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg first met in Bar Mitzvah classes while growing up in the city of Vancouver, Canada. After attending a local movie theater and sitting through a standard Hollywood film they absolutely hated, the eighth-grade classmates walked away completely convinced they could write something far better. They immediately retreated to a bedroom and began drafting a raw, highly fictional script based entirely on their own chaotic, upcoming high school misadventures.

To keep the writing process grounded in absolute reality, the boys famously named the two main characters after themselves. They spent consecutive years refining the dialogue, pulling raw, unfiltered inspiration from real-life classmates at Point Grey Secondary School. By the time they finally finished the project, the script perfectly captured the authentic, foul-mouthed anxiety of teenage friendship, creating a stark contrast to typical Hollywood teen tropes.

When the film finally made it to the big screen in August 2007, it became an instant global box office phenomenon. It grossed over $170 million worldwide and successfully launched the massive Hollywood A-list careers of Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, and future Oscar-winner Emma Stone.

What started as an amateur creative outlet for two bored teenagers in Canada ultimately redefined a whole generation of comedy. Decades later, the movie remains an immortal pop-culture treasure, simply because a couple of ordinary kids wanted to beat a film they deeply despised.

Fall is nearly here, and while we’re all getting our last licks of summer in, it’s hard not to be excited about the festive season ahead. From harvest-inspired decor to autumnal scents and all the charming, nostalgic meals that come along with it, the months ahead offer plenty of opportunity for a good seasonal refresh and memorable gatherings alike.

Thankfully, Aldi already has you covered with a brand-new lineup of must-have fall Aldi Finds. Our favorite pick getting ready to hit shelves this week? The Crofton Fall Ceramic Pumpkin Butter Dish is a whimsical $8 kitchen upgrade that looks strikingly similar to a Le Creuset-style dish, which costs over nine times as much. 

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Crofton Fall Ceramic Pumpkin Butter Dish, $7.99 at Aldi

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Hitting stores starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, Aldi’s Crofton Fall Ceramic Pumpkin Butter Dish arrives alongside a particularly charming lineup of fall kitchen essentials, each offering an easy, stylish way to elevate your home for the season. Sporting a durable ceramic construction, the dish combines the classic shape of a traditional butter dish with the festive look of a pumpkin, complete with beautiful embossed detailing and a gold curved stem on the lid.

Ideal for bringing a little extra flair to your holiday tablescape or a splash of color to your kitchen counter, this charming $8 find can complement your existing themed decor or stand as a statement piece all on its own. And while it might be tempting to leave your butter in the fridge, with a dish such as this, you can always have a stick at room temperature, making it easier to butter your toast, add finishing touches to a pasta dish and more.

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Designer Appeal for Much Less

Where this dish really shines, however, is in its close resemblance to a Le Creuset style that retails for over nine times the price. Sure, the Le Creuset model features the brand’s classic Persimmon colorway, but its Aldi counterpart easily wins with its elegant embossing and beautiful gold stem. And just like the higher-priced model, the Crofton Fall Ceramic Pumpkin Butter Dish is also finished with a vibrant glaze inspired by the rich colors of fall.

At the moment, Aldi has yet to reveal its exact specs and care recommendations, though we can make some educated guesses based on similar models. Due to its ceramic construction, it might be dishwasher- and microwave-safe, giving you a little more versatility when using it in the kitchen. As for its size, dishes like it usually measure roughly 8.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide and 3.75 inches tall.

If you’re already on the hunt for new items to bring your seasonal refresh to life, keep your eyes peeled this week for this stunning butter dish. While you’re there, you’ll also want to check out Aldi’s rustic Acacia Folding Breakfast Tray and moody Traditional Crystal Print Area Rug. 

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Long before Dolly Parton became one of the most celebrated songwriters in American music, one country legend saw exactly where she was headed.

That legend was Skeeter Davis.

American country music singer-songwriter Skeeter Davis performing on stage, circa 1975. (Photo by Andrew Putler/Redferns/Getty Images)

In 1972, Davis released Skeeter Sings Dolly, an album devoted entirely to songs written by the then-26-year-old Parton. While the music itself showcased Dolly’s remarkable songwriting, it was Davis’ heartfelt liner notes that now read like a prophecy. 

“I can’t think of two girls who look more different than Dolly and I,” Davis wrote in the liner notes of the tribute album, according to a post shared to an Instagram account that honors Davis.

“Yet somehow, I feel there is some quality within our souls that is very much alike.”
She went on to explain why Dolly’s songs resonated so deeply with her.

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“It seems like some of Dolly’s songs were written just for me, or about me.”

Davis singled out several favorites from the album, including “In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad),” “Just the Way I Am,” and “Down from Dover.” Of the latter, she wrote:

“There is so much love in that song, and I have so much compassion for the girl — and so much understanding for her — that I feel it could be me.”

She also praised “Joshua,” writing that although many people saw the title character as mean, Dolly’s story revealed something else entirely.
“It is such a good song about a man who everybody thought was so mean, when all it took was an orphan girl who showed him love and made him smile — love was the answer!”

Then came the prediction that, more than five decades later, feels almost astonishing.
“I wanted to sing this tribute to Dolly so I could let you all know that I think she is destined to become a writer whose songs will be sung forever.”

Davis took it one step further.

“Her songs will live because they have soul — and Dolly, if it ain’t hurt you none, I think you’ll become a songwriting legend, just like Hank Williams.”

History proved her right.

Over the next five decades, Parton would write thousands of songs, earn dozens of Grammy Awards, and create enduring classics including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Her songwriting became the foundation of one of the most influential careers in country music history, inspiring generations of artists across genres. 

Perhaps the most touching line in Davis’ tribute comes near the very end, where she thanked the young songwriter for something far more personal.

“I’m so proud to know you, and I think through your songs I even know myself a little better,” wrote Davis of Parton’s musical genius.

In the days following Parton’s death at age 80, Davis’ words have taken on new meaning. What sounded like admiration in 1972 now reads as one of country music’s most remarkable predictions, and one artist recognizing another’s greatness — long before the rest of the world did.

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Beyond the Gates fans have an exciting episode ahead for this Monday, and Parade has your first look at all the drama that is going down on the CBS soap opera.

The soap released two first-look photos teasing the upcoming action.

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The first photo showed Dr. Carlton (Robert Christopher Riley) catching up with his one-night stand, Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones), at the hospital, as Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) and her sister, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix), watched in the background. Is this the start of a new budding relationship in Fairmount Crest? Will Carlton continue to hook up with the Impaler? Or is this the end of their situationship?

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The second photo shows Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) and his wife, Hayley Lawson Hamilton (Marquita Goings), having a tense conversation in their living room. Is Bill finally confronting his wife over her alleged relationship with Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry), and better yet, has he figured out that she is poisoning him? Viewers will have to stay tuned to find out.

Official Beyond the Gates Spoilers for Monday, August 31, 2026:

The official Beyond the Gates spoilers are teasing an exciting day in Fairmount Crest as Bill puts Hayley to the test.

Dani updates Nicole.

Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) doles out some unconventional advice to Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman).

Grayson Perez (Jordi Vilasuso) seeks Jacob’s (Jibrie Hordges) help.

Elon Hawthorne (Malachi Malik) gives Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) the third degree.

Heather makes a bold move.

How To Watch Beyond the Gates?

New episodes of Beyond the Gates air weekdays on CBS, with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount+.

Viewers can catch up on all the drama from the beginning of Beyond the Gates on Paramount+, Tubi, and streaming 24/7 on the Beyond the Gates FAST channel on Pluto.

Fifty-one years ago, Southern rock band The Outlaws released “Green Grass and High Tides,” a song that evolved into a country rock phenomenon for honoring past legends.

“Green Grass and High Tides” was released in July 1975 as a track from The Outlaws’ debut self-titled album. Although the song never charted because it was never issued as a commercial single, the parent album peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200.

Shortly after its arrival, “Green Grass and High Tides” began finding widespread popularity through radio play. Rock radio DJs fell in love with the track, spinning it religiously and paving the way for its future legacy as a country rock staple.

Lead guitarist Hughie Thomasson and guitarist Billy Jones of the southern rock band The Outlaws perform on opening night at The Agora Ballroom on August 17, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Written by the band’s guitarist and vocalist Hughie Thomasson, “Green Grass and High Tides” serves as a tribute to all the fallen rock stars who died prematurely. Thomasson conceived the idea on the beach in the oldest city in America: St. Augustine, Florida.

In an interview, Thomasson reflected on how the seeds of the song were planted after a beach cookout.

“I wrote that song in Saint Augustine, Florida,” he recalled. “We went to a cookout on the beach and everybody forgot to bring their guitars. I was standing by the ocean and there was a breeze and the words kept coming to me. It’s about all the rock stars I liked that died had come back and were playing a show just for me. Like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison. And eventually more of course.”

Lines like “Lost faces say we adore you / As kings and queens bow and play for you” highlighted the rock ‘n’ roll luminaries who came before them. The song’s title pulled inspiration from The Rolling Stones’ 1966 compilation album Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)—another nod to the legends who paved the way.

Over five decades after its release, “Green Grass and High Tides” remains a powerful landmark in the country rock and Southern rock genres. On Spotify alone, the nearly 10-minute epic has accumulated over 50 million streams, proving that a track doesn’t need a single release or chart placement to become a lasting sensation.

Related: 1971 Hit, Covered by Johnny Cash, Became One of the ‘Top Country Rock Songs’ of All Time

A recall has been issued for mangoes sold in several states because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a recall announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration on August 29. 

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According to the recall published by the government agency, Panorama Produce out of Mamaroneck, New York, “is recalling 302 boxes of size 9 (nine) mangoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.” The recall continues, explaining that the fruit was sold in select Walmart stores in four states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The mangoes were distributed in a Martina-branded case, and “the individual mangoes can be identified by a light blue sticker with the label Agrofepac, Produce of Mexico, and a PLU number of 4584 and UPC # 07503061948050.” 

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FDA sampling found Salmonella in mangoes that were grown on the same farm as the recalled products, but notes that the mangoes where the Salmonella was found were not distributed into U.S. commerce. As of publication, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled mangoes. 

Consumers who purchased the affected mangoes are urged to either dispose of them or return them to their point of purchase, and anyone who believes they have become ill as a result of eating the mangoes should contact a healthcare provider. 

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According to the Mayo Clinic, Salmonella symptoms typically develop within eight to 72 hours after exposure and can include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and stomach cramps, and can last up to a week. In most cases, symptoms clear up on their own, but “life-threatening complications also may develop if the infection spreads beyond the intestines.”

If illness lasts more than a few days, is associated with high fever or bloody stools, and appears to be causing dehydration, a healthcare provider should be contacted if the affected person is a young child, an older adult, or has a weakened immune system. 

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When Whitney Houston recorded her unforgettable version of “I Will Always Love You,” she knew she was putting her own stamp on one of Dolly Parton‘s most beloved songs.
What she didn’t know was how Parton herself would feel about it.

In a 1993 interview with Rolling Stone, conducted after Houston’s version became a worldwide phenomenon following the release of The Bodyguard, the singer admitted there worried more about Parton’s reaction than any critic’s.

“I was so concerned when I sang her song how she’d feel about it,” Houston said. “In terms of the arrangement, my licks, my flavor.”
Houston explained that she wanted to honor Parton’s original while still making the song her own.

Her concerns disappeared after the two women spoke.

Recalling their conversation, Houston remembered Parton telling her:
“Whitney, I just want to tell you something. I’m just so honored that you did my song. I just don’t know what to tell you, girl.”

Houston responded with a compliment of her own.

“Well, Dolly, you wrote a beautiful song.”

According to Houston, Parton humbly brushed off the praise.
“Yeah, but it never did that well for me. It did well for you because you put all that stuff into it.”

Hearing those words from the song’s original writer meant everything to Houston.
“I think Dolly Parton is a hell of a writer and a hell of a singer,” she said. “When she said she was floored, that meant so much to me.”

Parton originally wrote and recorded “I Will Always Love You” in 1973 as a farewell to her longtime musical partner, Porter Wagoner. Nearly 20 years later, Houston transformed the song into a global phenomenon after recording it for the 1992 blockbuster The Bodyguard.
Houston’s version spent a then-record 14 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, and helped introduce Parton’s songwriting to millions of listeners around the world.

The success also created a lasting bond between the two women.

Following Houston’s death in 2012, Parton reflected on hearing “I Will Always Love You” played throughout the week of Houston’s funeral.

“When they buried her and they lifted that coffin up and that song went into that, man, my heart just exploded,” Parton told Extra.

She added that the song had forever connected them.

“We would always be connected, and that song had meant so much to both of us for different reasons—and what it meant to the world.”

Costco’s fan-favorite Kirkland Signature brand just dropped some stylish and comfy women’s joggers that have shoppers raving. Fans love them for their flattering fit, price point and color range.

Costco’s Kirkland Signature Women’s Ribbed Joggers retail for $16.99. These comfy joggers are the perfect athleisure staple, featuring a relaxed fit and a wide, flattering drawstring waistband that cinches you at the waist. What makes these joggers unique is the ribbed texture, which adds an elevated look. These versatile joggers are perfect for everything from treadmill runs to errands around town. Convenient slit pockets at the seams make them practical for everyday wear. You can toss your keys, phone or wallet in the pockets, making it easy to get out the door fast.

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Kirkland Signature Women’s Ribbed Jogger, $16.99 at Costco

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Available in brown (pictured above), light blue and dark gray, these joggers come in inclusive sizes that range from XS to 3X. Note that XS, 2X and 3X are only available online, not in Costco warehouses.

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Shoppers love these joggers, giving them an average rating of 4.2 stars on Costco.com.

“Great fabric, colors. I had put these into my cart online, but they were in stock at Costco this morning. Couldn’t believe my luck. These will be my new ‘go-to’ pants for the year. I live in Texas, and these are perfect for all winter long. Well made, fits great. Others customers at checkout were asking where I found them. And when I went back people were buying multiple colors. I bought some of these this morning, and went back to get additional colors before they sell out. And they WILL sell out,” raved one fan in a five-star review on Costco’s website.

“Wow This most comfy outfit ever. Its more on lighter weight side, but it’s so soft and comfortable. It literally is like having nothing on. The blue color is gorgeous. Perfect outfit for going out, lounging or sleeping in it. I am going back for brown one now,” said another shopper in a five-star review on Costco.com.

You can find these chic Kirkland Signature joggers on Costco’s website and in select Costco warehouses.

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Nothing beats discovering a new snack that’s right up your alley. And if you shop at Costco, you already know that each week presents a new opportunity to discover something you wish you never had to live without.

This week’s must-try find? I-Mei Cream Puff Milk and Strawberry, a delightful bite-sized Taiwanese snack currently making the rounds to select warehouse locations nationwide for just $16.99. Perfect for school lunches, midday treats and late-night snacks alike, this sweet and creamy 12-pack is worth snatching up the second it pops up at your local.

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Spotted by @costcofam4u and quickly shared online to spread the news, I-Mei Cream Puff’s Milk and Strawberry flavors are a newly available seasonal combo from a long line of fan-favorite bite-sized snacks. Featuring individually wrapped portions that make them easy to pack inside lunchboxes or enjoy while trying to keep your snacking habits in check, they’re the perfect treat to share with friends or keep all for yourself.

At $17 a pop, you get twelve 2.26-ounce packs per box, with an assortment of Milk and Strawberry flavors. As for their texture and taste, each cream puff features a light, airy puff pastry shell with a smooth, creamy filling hidden inside. The Milk flavor offers a rich, lightly sweet dairy taste, while the Strawberry flavor brings a fruity, delicately sweet cream filling, each making for a sweet way to enjoy as summer winds down.

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At the moment, this flavorful variety is not yet available online, though Warehouse Runner reports that more than 250 stores nationwide have it in stock. And with fans calling them “delicious” in response to @costcofam4u‘s post, who calls them the perfect “little dessert” to eat “straight from the bag,” there’s plenty of reason to seek them out and stock up.

Whether you’re snacking on them as-is, along with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, or incorporating them into a larger spread with fresh fruit and other tropical sweets, these tasty bite-sized puffs are sure to hit the spot. And considering I-MEI is one of Taiwan’s most popular confectionery brands, you know you’re getting a quality snack that’s favored by people all across the globe. 

Snatch up a box as soon as you see them at your local, and while you’re there, check out Costco’s Pumpkin Bar Cake and Apple Cider Cake Donuts for more sweet treats to indulge in.

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Jenny Slatten needed only four words to convey how much life has changed since her ALS diagnosis.

When her husband, Sumit Singh, invited her to speak during a video update shared Sunday, August 30, the 90 Day Fiancé star responded, “No, I can’t talk.” In a four-part video series, Singh then explained that Slatten’s condition has continued to worsen, affecting her speech, strength and mobility.

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“Unfortunately, the ALS is progressing and now it’s starting showing more in her talk,” Singh said. “Like it’s hard for her to talk now. And again, like a walk and maintain balance as well.”

Singh said Slatten is losing strength around her spine and neck, making it difficult to remain steady while walking. The couple said her symptoms began before she received an ALS diagnosis in December.

“Jenny is getting weaker and now I feel like this is the time when we will start using the equipments,” Singh said.

Singh hopes his wife can access more experienced ALS providers and a stronger support network in the United States. “I always keep my hopes high,” he said. “I always feel that America might have something better for Jenny and she can get at least a better support system.”

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The couple intended to travel together, but Singh has not secured a U.S. visa. He said the setback is one reason Slatten remains in India.

Slatten does not want to leave without her husband. They fear her health could decline in America, preventing her from returning to India while Singh remains unable to join her. That possibility could separate them indefinitely.

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Singh also responded to suggestions that Slatten should return to her daughters and other relatives in America. He stressed that the couple is married and that her home and family are also with him in India.

Singh hopes an immigration attorney or specialist can help them find a solution.

The couple also established a GoFundMe as the cost of Slatten’s care and support needs increases. Singh asked viewers to spread awareness and connect them with someone familiar with the immigration process.

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“I’m trying to take care of her as much as I can and I don’t think anyone can do that better than me,” he said.

After meeting online in 2011, Slatten and Singh documented their long-distance romance on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way before tying the knot in India in August 2021.