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You’ve probably said it countless times without giving the words much thought. You wake up with a headache, a sore throat or a stomach that isn’t quite cooperating, and suddenly you’re “under the weather.”

But why would feeling sick put you underneath the weather?

The expression has been around for more than two centuries, and its roots do appear to be nautical. But the story commonly told about how it came to mean “feeling sick” may be more folklore than fact.

According to The Phrase Finder, the exact phrase “under the weather” appeared in print by 1803, when it was used in a response published by the Philadelphia Aurora. At the time, however, it didn’t necessarily mean someone was physically ill.

The phrase appears to have initially meant being in trouble or difficulty, with the familiar meaning of feeling unwell emerging by around 1810.

There’s a good reason ships enter the story.

Long before “under the weather” became something you might tell your boss when calling in sick, sailors used “weather” in ways connected to a ship’s position relative to the wind. Historical examples include phrases such as “under the weather bow” and “under the weather quarter.”

Over time, being “under the weather” evolved into the expression we now use when we’re feeling poorly.

Where Did the Popular ‘Under the Weather’ Story Come From?

There’s also a much more colorful explanation that has circulated for years.

According to the popular story, sailors who became seasick during rough weather were sent below deck, either to recover or to escape the worst motion and conditions above. Because they were literally below the ship’s weather deck, the story goes, sick sailors were “under the weather.”

It’s a great story. There’s just one problem: There doesn’t appear to be much historical evidence supporting it.

The Phrase Finder notes that researchers have not found early examples in which “under the weather” specifically refers to sick sailors being sent below deck. Instead, 19th-century examples suggest the expression had a broader connection to being in an unfortunate or difficult situation.

So the sea probably did give us “under the weather.” It just may not have happened in quite the tidy way the popular legend suggests.

Today, Merriam-Webster defines “under the weather” as “not feeling well” or “somewhat ill.”

More than 200 years after the expression began making its way into print, you no longer need a ship, a storm or even a drop of rain to find yourself under the weather.

Sarah Paulson brought old-Hollywood elegance to Italy.

The “American Horror Story” star, 51, stepped onto the red carpet at the 21st Rome Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the screening of “All’s Fair” at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.

Paulson was a vision in a flowing white off-the-shoulder gown with a draped, beaded neckline that fell softly over her shoulders. She wore her short blonde hair swept back from her face and finished the look with statement earrings, letting the dress take center stage. Against the festival’s bright red carpet, the ethereal look had a timeless, Grecian quality.

ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 24: Sarah Paulson attends the “All’s Fair” screening during the 21st Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 24, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)

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The screening marked the world premiere of “All’s Fair” Season 2, which made its festival debut ahead of its November streaming release. Only the season opener was shown, as part of the festival’s Freestyle section, during a run that lasts from Oct. 13 to 25. Paulson was set to be joined in Rome by co-stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts.

The Ryan Murphy legal drama debuted on Hulu on November 4, 2025, and follows a group of female attorneys who launch their own firm, representing women in high-stakes divorces. This season, a revelation threatens their firm, Grant, Ronson & Greene. Paulson, Kardashian, Glenn Close, Watts and Nash-Betts also serve as executive producers, and Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka, Ed O’Neill and O-T Fagbenle are among the returning cast.

The festival has drawn plenty of star power this year. Jenna Ortega, Julianne Moore, Jesse Eisenberg, Paul Giamatti, and Charlotte Gainsbourg are among the international names on its red carpet.

Judging by her look in Rome, Paulson is still at the top of her game.

We all have stopgap day jobs to pay the bills, but for Samuel L. Jackson, his was at night.

New York City in the late ’70s was the stuff of legend. It was gritty and raw. The Son of Sam had the city on edge, a blackout plunged neighborhoods into chaos, and the city was deep in a fiscal crisis. Yet punk, disco and hip-hop were all rising like a phoenix from the ashes. Before Times Square was cleaned up with chain stores and costumed Elmos, it was a world of late-night peep shows and colorful characters.

That’s the city where Jackson, then a struggling stage actor, punched the clock as a security guard at Manhattan Plaza, a Hell’s Kitchen complex built to house performing artists. Among its residents was an unknown comic named Larry David.

Blake J. Harris’ new book, Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David, reveals the story, Entertainment Weekly reported. Jackson described Hell’s Kitchen at the time as the “Wild Wild West,” telling Harris, “Ninth Avenue was pretty much controlled by transvestite hookers. It’s kinda like, where the cops?!” Comedian Jim Vallely, who also lived in the building, said he felt safe with Jackson on duty. For Jackson, the overnight shifts added up to “a very vivid New York education.”

He’d talked about the job before. In a 2017 interview with The Columbus Dispatch, Jackson called it the only real job he’d ever had outside the theater, saying, “I punched a clock from 11 at night to 7 in the morning.”

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It’s hard to imagine now. David would go on to co-create Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Jackson would become one of the highest-grossing actors in Hollywood history, with an Oscar nomination for Pulp Fiction and a long run as Nick Fury in the Marvel films.

But Jackson’s road to stardom wasn’t easy. He has spoken openly about his struggles with addiction during those years. In a 2019 interview with Esquire, he recalled how his wife and daughter found him passed out at home after a day of drinking and drug use. He entered rehab the next day. Later, he starred in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever, which he described as the first film he made without using substances.

Decades later, the image of two future legends crossing paths in a Hell’s Kitchen lobby is very New York, and it’s a reminder that every big career starts somewhere, sometimes on the night shift.

If you’ve spent any time in a gym lately, you’ve probably noticed that strength training is having a moment—and for good reason. Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways to build muscle, protect your bones and keep your metabolism humming as you age. It’s also one of the best tools you have for staying independent later in life, whether that means carrying groceries up the stairs, getting up off the floor or keeping up with your grandkids.

That matters more with every birthday. Starting in midlife, the body naturally loses muscle mass and strength, and that process tends to pick up after 50. Left unchecked, the decline can make everyday tasks feel harder and raise your risk of injury.

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The good news is that it’s never too late to start. But when most people picture strength training, they imagine one thing: heavy weights lifted slowly, with plenty of grunting in between. Classic moves like squats, shoulder presses and rows are staples for a reason, and they absolutely deserve a spot in your routine.

Still, there’s another approach that doesn’t get nearly as much attention—and trainers say it may be especially valuable for people in their 50s, 60s and beyond. Here’s what to know.

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The Underrated Type of Strength Training People Over 50 Should Try

The answer is power training, which involves lifting lighter weights at a faster speed. Chris Gagliardi, MS, scientific education content manager, American Council on Exercise, previously told Parade that muscle strength and mass begin to decline around age 50, which makes strength work more important as you get older.

“While strength training can’t completely stop these changes from happening, it can reduce or minimize the changes,” he said.

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But strength isn’t the only thing that fades with age. Power—your ability to produce force quickly—declines too, and it’s what helps you catch yourself when you trip or push up out of a chair with ease.

“A loss of muscular power specifically is associated with falls, frailty and functional decline, so even power training (lifting lighter loads at a greater velocity) can be safe and effective for older adults,” Gagliardi said.

The benefits may go beyond your muscles. In a University of Missouri study, older adults who did 16 weeks of high-speed power training with lighter weights saw greater improvements in vascular function than those who lifted heavier weights at slower speeds. Associate professor and researcher Stephen Sayers explained that heavy lifting causes bigger spikes in blood pressure, which can stiffen blood vessels and restrict blood flow over time.

How to Add Power Training to Your Routine

You don’t have to overhaul your workouts to get started. Gagliardi said any strength routine should challenge your body in a meaningful way.

“These activities should make your muscles work harder than usual against an applied force or weight and should target the major muscle groups of the legs, hips, back, chest, shoulders, arms and abdomen,” he said.

To make familiar moves more power-focused, choose a lighter weight than you’d normally use, then lift it quickly and with control—think of driving up out of a squat or pressing dumbbells overhead with intention—before lowering slowly. Bodyweight moves like standing up quickly from a chair are another easy entry point.

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Good form always comes first, so if you’re new to lifting, consider working with a certified trainer. And check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine, especially if you have a heart condition, joint issues or balance concerns.

Adapted from Parade’s These Are Hands-Down the 3 Best Exercises for Building Muscle, According to Decades of Research by Erica Sweeney.

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• Chris Gagliardi, MS, Scientific Education Content Manager, American Council on Exercise
• University of Missouri. (2020, July 21). Weightlifting with lighter weights at faster speeds can improve mobility and cardiovascular health for older adults [Press release].

Molly Ringwald’s fans still connect with one memorable line from her ’80s movie career, and it’s one the actress hears all the time.

Speaking to People, the 58-year-old revealed which quote fans most often recite when they meet her. “I think the one that gets quoted to me the most often would be, ‘I just want to let them know that they didn’t break me,’” Ringwald said of her 1986 film Pretty in Pink.

The line comes near the end of the romantic drama, when Ringwald’s character, Andie Walsh, prepares to go to prom on her own. The film follows the working-class high school senior as she navigates a romance with a wealthy classmate and the social tensions that come with it.

Ringwald believes the quote has stayed with audiences because it captures something many people experience growing up. “That’s a line that seems like it has resonated with a lot of people, because high school is really hard,” she said. 

The actress can relate to that feeling as a mother of three. Her 17-year-old twins, Adele and Roman, whom she shares with husband Panio Gianopoulos, are currently in high school, while the couple’s eldest daughter, Mathilda, is 23.

“I have two juniors in high school, and a lot of it hasn’t changed. A lot of it has changed, but there are certain things that have not changed at all,” Ringwald said. 

Pretty in Pink, written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, also starred Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy and James Spader. It remains one of Ringwald’s best-known films, alongside other ’80s favorites like Sixteen Candles (1984) and The Breakfast Club (1985).

Ringwald is also closely associated with the Brat Pack, the group of young actors who became known for appearing in coming-of-age films during the decade. While she appreciates the recognition, she doesn’t necessarily see herself the way fans do.

“I think that it’s definitely a compliment, even if I don’t see myself that way,” she said about being considered an icon of the ’80s. “I just consider myself a working actor and a working mother. I don’t see myself as legendary at all, but it’s nice.”

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Warning: spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Carrie follow.

In Stephen King’s 1974 novel and Brian De Palma’s 1976 film, Carrie White’s story ends with a ruined prom and a burning town. Mike Flanagan’s Prime Video series rewrote that fate, giving the telekinetic teen a second season.

Prime Video renewed the series on Thursday, Oct. 22, two weeks after all eight episodes arrived on Oct. 7. King, an executive producer, said he and Flanagan “are excited about what comes next.” Flanagan returns as showrunner, with Trevor Macy also executive producing. The announcement did not include a release date.

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The show, starring Summer H. Howell as Carrie, has been a global hit. It reached No. 1 on Prime Video in more than 105 countries, though the streamer does not release viewership figures. Peter Friedlander, head of global television for Amazon MGM Studios, said the series is drawing longtime King fans and a new generation, with particular strength among female viewers.

The renewal follows a season finale radically different from the source. Where the book and the 1976 film end with Carrie’s death, Flanagan’s version has her survive and leave town with Emaline, played by Thalia Dudek, who can astral project. The finale also reveals that a secret organization of psychics and telekinetics has been monitoring Carrie, setting up a much larger world for the story to explore.

Flanagan has said the decision was about the character first. He says that his team decided early that this Carrie deserved to survive, whether or not more seasons came. He also said the ending had to work even if the final frame of Episode 8 turned out to be the last time viewers saw her.

King was on board from the start. Ahead of the premiere, he told the Portland Press Herald he liked how the story had been updated for an era of cellphones and social media while keeping its foundation intact, including the prom scene and the pig’s blood.

“From the beginning, we imagined a story that goes far beyond the prom,” Flannigan says. He has described his dream scenario as three seasons, calling Carrie’s arc a trilogy, and the renewal puts him two-thirds of the way there.

Not every critic has embraced the change. TV Guide’s review warned that the ending risks undermining an otherwise compelling series, and the debate over the ending has continued since the premiere. Season 2 will now test whether a story long defined by one prom night can carry Carrie White through a longer arc, one that King himself has endorsed.

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Fans of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty are getting a whole new way to experience Belly’s unforgettable summer at Cousins Beach.

The bestselling author has revealed the cover and release date for The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Graphic Novel, an illustrated adaptation of the first book in her beloved young adult romance trilogy. The 208-page graphic novel, illustrated by Sara Faber, is scheduled to arrive June 1, 2027, from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Han shared the first look at the book’s cover on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah in illustrated form. “It was a summer I would never, ever forget. It was the summer everything began,” Han wrote in her post. “The Summer I Turned Pretty graphic novel is coming June 1, 2027.”

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The graphic novel will revisit the story that started it all, following Belly as she spends another summer at Cousins Beach with her mother’s best friend, Susannah, and Susannah’s sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. But this particular summer brings changes to the relationships she’s known her entire life, setting the stage for the love triangle that made the series a fan favorite.

The upcoming adaptation is part of a multi-book deal reportedly worth seven figures, according to Publishers Weekly, which announced the project in March 2026. The graphic novel is being adapted by Cynthia Yuan Cheng and Arielle Jovellanos, with artwork by Faber.

Fans were quick to react to Han’s announcement, with the Instagram post drawing more than 241,000 likes at the time of publication. Some expressed excitement about seeing the beloved characters in illustrated form, while others used the opportunity to ask about the upcoming The Summer I Turned Pretty movie.

“Conrad looking at Belly. A likely thing for him to do,” one fan joked. Another said, “Words can’t even describe how excited I am for this! Also, I love the cover!”

“When’s the movie coming out tho?” one asked.

“Belly-Conrad endgame in every universe,” said another.

According to Simon & Schuster, the 208-page hardcover graphic novel is intended for readers ages 12 and up and will be published June 1, 2027.

Long before the cookbooks, magazines and TV kitchens, a young Barnard graduate was selling investments to clients in Manhattan.

In 1967, Martha Stewart joined the boutique brokerage firm Perlberg, Monness, Williams and Sidel, becoming one of the few women working as a broker at the time. Before that, she’d modeled through high school and college, landing TV spots for Clairol and being named one of Glamour’s best-dressed college girls in 1961.

She stayed in finance into the early 1970s, then left to spend more time with her daughter after the family moved to Westport, Connecticut.

What came next started at home. In the late 1970s, she launched a catering business, and her first book, Entertaining, became a bestseller in 1982. Her partnership with Kmart followed, and in 1991 she debuted Martha Stewart Livingmagazine.

By 1999, she’d folded her magazine, TV show and merchandise into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. When the company went public that October, shares jumped more than 95% on their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, pushing her stake past $1 billion. That made her widely recognized as the first self-made woman billionaire in the U.S.

The fall was just as dramatic. In 2004, she was convicted in connection with her sale of ImClone Systems shares and served five months in a West Virginia prison, followed by house arrest.

She has opened up about that stretch on the new Masterclass podcast Other People’s Business. “I fell in a hole, and I lost about $1 billion,” she said in the trailer. She also recalled that her Kmart deal was once bringing in $65 million a year in royalties.

At 85, she’s still working. She still turns up as a judge on food competition shows, and now she has a podcast of her own, too.

The former broker, it turns out, knew a thing or two about building value.

Selma Blair says a frightening encounter with Hollywood filmmaker James Toback left her so terrified that she kept her allegations to herself for years. 

The actress is now revisiting the experience, describing the alleged threat she says made her afraid to speak publicly.

During an appearance on The Jenny McCarthy Show, the Cruel Intentions star discussed her alleged encounter with Toback, claiming he pressured her to perform a monologue without clothes and threatened her if she revealed what happened.

According to Fox News, Blair spoke about the experience during the podcast appearance.

“He really put the fear of God in me in my early 20s,” Blair told McCarthy, describing the filmmaker as frightening.

Blair recalled that Toback allegedly asked her to remove her clothes under the pretense of helping her develop her acting abilities. She said she initially believed the request was connected to her professional development, despite feeling uncomfortable with the situation.

“I took my clothes off,” she recalled, describing the experience as horrifying and traumatic.

The actress also alleged that Toback threatened her if she ever spoke publicly about the encounter.

“He said, ‘You know, if you ever tell a soul, I’ll gouge your eyes out with a Bic pen,’” Blair recalled. “And I believed it and I kept quiet.”

Blair’s allegations became part of the broader public discussion surrounding Toback in 2017, when The Los Angeles Times published an investigation detailing accusations from dozens of women. The number of women accusing the filmmaker later reportedly grew to more than 300.

Blair initially participated in the reporting anonymously. She eventually decided to identify herself publicly after learning that Toback had disputed the women’s accounts.

“When I found out he called all these women liars … I was like, oh no, I can’t stand for that,” she told McCarthy.

Blair and actress Rachel McAdams publicly discussed their allegations against Toback in a 2017 Vanity Fair interview. 

Toback denied the allegations reported at the time, saying he either had not met the women or did not remember the encounters.

Reflecting on her experience, Blair also offered encouragement to women facing similar pressure in the entertainment industry.

“You don’t have to do it. You don’t have to do it,” she said.

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In 1977, Leo Sayer scored one of the biggest hits of his career with “When I Need You.” Written by Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager, the romantic ballad appeared on Sayer’s 1976 album, Endless Flight, and went on to top the Billboard Hot 100.

Although Sayer loved the song from the start, he still had to find a way to make it his own. After all, he hadn’t written the lyrics himself.

“I was still a singer-songwriter,” Sayer explained in 1000 UK #1 Hits. “And so, I had to find something I believed in. Then cool, it would be no problem. There was a lot of compromising, but I liked Albert Hammond’s songs. And of course, Carole wrote ‘Groovy Kind Of Love’, ’99 Miles From LA’’, ‘The Air That I Breathe’, and ‘It Never Rains In Southern California’. [They] were all great songs. So I put on ‘When I Need You’ and wow! My wife, Janice, was home in England, and those were the words I wanted to say on the phone.”

Sayer found a personal connection to the lyrics, but that didn’t mean he had the sound figured out. His first recording was very different from the version that became a hit, with the singer initially imagining it as a blues song inspired by Otis Redding. 

“To me it was like a blues, and we recorded it first with Booker T. [Jones] on organ, and I did it like Otis Redding doing ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long’,” he recalled. “It was completely wrong for the song, and we went back to how it was on the demo.”

The change of direction paid off. “When I Need You” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 14, 1977, and spent 20 weeks on the chart. It became Sayer’s final No. 1 single in the United States, cementing its place among his best-known songs.

But the hit also became part of a legal dispute years later. Leonard Cohen sued Hammond and Sager, alleging that the melody of “When I Need You” bore a resemblance to his 1971 song “Famous Blue Raincoat.” 

“Somebody sued them on my behalf… and they did settle,” Cohen said to the Globe & Mail. “Even though they hired a musicologist, who said that particular motif was in the public domain and, in fact, could be traced back as far as Schubert.”

“When I Need You” didn’t stop with Sayer’s chart-topping recording. Julio Iglesias, Rod Stewart, Céline Dion and Cliff Richard have all recorded their own versions of the ballad. 

The hit also helped fuel the success of Endless Flight, which remains Sayer’s most successful album. The 1976 record also featured “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” and “How Much Love,” both of which became hit singles for the singer. 

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Bill Wyman, the quiet man at the back of the world’s greatest rock ’n’ roll band, turns 90 today.

He was born William George Perks on Oct. 24, 1936, at Lewisham Hospital in South London, the son of a bricklayer. Decades later, he would help lay the foundation for one of the most successful bands in history.

When drummer Tony Chapman told him a rhythm and blues band called the Rolling Stones needed a bass player, Wyman auditioned and was hired on Dec. 7, 1962.

His gear helped. Wyman owned a 1962 Vox AC30 amplifier, and having professional equipment the band could use helped secure his spot. That amp later sold at auction for $106,250.

His instruments became collectors’ items too. In 2020, his 1969 Fender Mustang bass, a fixture of Stones concerts and recording sessions in 1969 and 1970, sold for $384,000, a record for a bass guitar.

Wyman has kept a diary since World War II, documenting every day of his time in the Stones from 1962 to 1993.

That run ended after the band’s 1989-90 Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle tours. His decision to leave was announced in January 1993.

Wyman didn’t slow down. Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own group, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.

He also found a very different passion. He designed and marketed a patented “Bill Wyman signature metal detector,” and has used it to find relics in the English countryside dating back to the Roman Empire.

Three decades after leaving, Wyman reunited with his old bandmates in the studio, playing bass on “Live By The Sword” on the band’s 2023 album, “Hackney Diamonds.”

He’s still keeping a sense of humor about age. When Mick Jagger turned 83 this summer, Wyman sent a tongue-in-cheek birthday message suggesting that the age wasn’t so bad, since he’d already been there.

Now he’s reached 90. Happy birthday, Bill.

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If you’re ready to trade your everyday sneakers for something a little more refined this fall, oxfords are a stylish way to change up your footwear rotation. Their timeless silhouette works for the office and weekend outings alike, making them a welcome addition to a fall wardrobe. The Clarks Carleigh Ray Oxfords are now on sale at Amazon for just $55, down from $95, so you can save $40 on a pair you’ll reach for throughout the week.

These Clarks shoes combine a cushioned footbed with a flexible rubber sole designed to grip the floor as you walk. They’re available in seven classic colors, including dark brown, navy, taupe, and black, with both leather and nubuck styles to choose from. The shoes have also earned glowing feedback from Amazon shoppers. One reviewer praised the “good arch support” and said they were “comfortable to wear all day.” 

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Getting out the door is a little easier with these oxfords, thanks to a handy side zipper that lets you slip them on and off in seconds. They’re made with a leather upper and Clarks’ signature Ultra Comfort footbed, which features targeted padding, underfoot cushioning, and breathable materials. Their classic style pairs just as easily with workwear and office-ready outfits as it does with jeans for errands and weekend plans. 

They’re available in sizes 5 through 12, including half sizes, and come in narrow, medium, and wide widths. Prices vary by color and size, but the lowest-priced option is just $54, well below the regular $95 price. 

Amazon shoppers raved about how comfortable and supportive the shoes felt. One shopper called the shoes a “blessing” and said they were the most comfortable pair they’d worn in years. Another praised their “structure and arch support,” adding that their feet and ankles were “happy” despite foot problems. A third shopper said the shoes “literally hug your feet,” and praised their comfortable fit from heel to toe.

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A century ago tonight, Harry Houdini walked onto a Detroit stage for the final time.

It was Oct. 24, 1926, and the 52-year-old magician was booked at the Garrick Theatre. He was already seriously ill when he arrived, running a fever of 104 degrees. Doctors had diagnosed acute appendicitis, but Houdini performed anyway.

His troubles had started nearly two weeks earlier. On Oct. 11, while performing in Albany, New York, a faulty piece of equipment struck his leg. Then came the moment that has fueled speculation ever since.

On Oct. 22, in Montreal, a student named Gordon Whitehead punched Houdini in the stomach several times before he had a chance to tense his muscles. The young man had been testing Houdini’s claim that he could withstand hard blows to the abdomen.

Houdini brushed it off and went on to perform four more shows in Montreal, but he began suffering stomach cramps. He felt worse the next day as he boarded a train for Detroit.

Doctors urged him to go to the hospital, but he refused and insisted on performing. He started the night with a few vanishing acts, but the pain began to show. Somehow, he finished the entire performance before collapsing again afterward.

He was taken to Detroit’s Grace Hospital, where doctors found he had appendicitis and peritonitis, an inflammation of the abdominal lining. He died a week later, on Oct. 31, 1926, with his wife, Bess, and his two brothers by his side.

The man who had escaped chains, straitjackets and locked crates couldn’t escape this one. He died on Halloween.

A century later, the exact cause is still debated. The Montreal punch makes for a dramatic story, but many historians consider it a myth, because a blow to the stomach isn’t generally believed to cause appendicitis. Others argue his refusal to see a doctor until he collapsed in Detroit is what sealed his fate.

Born Erik Weisz in Hungary, Houdini made his name escaping from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and straitjackets. In 1912 he introduced his famous Chinese Water Torture Cell. He had a history with Detroit too: in 1907, he was lowered in a packing crate into the icy Detroit River.

Today, almost nothing from his final week remains. The Garrick Theatre, Grace Hospital and the Statler Hotel where he stayed have all been torn down. The Garrick closed in 1928 and was demolished early the following year.

But Houdini still draws a crowd every Halloween. For several years after his death, Bess held an annual “Houdini séance” to try to reach him, and magicians and fans still keep the tradition going on Halloween.

A hundred years on, they’re still waiting for his greatest escape.

Courteney Cox and David Arquette‘s daughter, Coco Arquette, is glowing in a green slip dress that shows off her tattoo.

Cox, 62, became a household name on the hit NBC comedy Friends alongside Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc. She also played the iconic Gale Weathers in the Scream franchise and had a success with the comedy classic Cougar Town. Also an entrepreneur, she’s the brains behind Homecourt, a luxury beauty and home-care brand. But Cox counts being a mom as her favorite role, and her 22-year-old daughter, Coco, is absolutely stunning. In the fourth slide, check out a stunning shot of Coco alongside her mother and Kate Hudson. Wearing a mint green slip dress, Coco is on her way to becoming a fashion star in her own right. She even shows off her sweet tattoo, which sits under her collarbone.

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Cox Recently Directed Her Daughter

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Cox had the unusual situation of being her daughter’s director on the set of their crime thriller Evil Genius, the Friends star shared in September. However, she made it clear she wasn’t overprotective of her daughter on the set.

“I would say not mama bear,” Cox told E! News at the world premiere of the movie during the Toronto International Film Festival. “I would be more like, ‘Get it together!’ No, I’m just kidding.”

Cox went on to say that her daughter “holds her own,” so she doesn’t “need to be protective of her.”

Go Coco!

Coco Arquette’s Recent Birthday

This past summer, Coco hit the big 22. Her proud mother honored her daughter with a fun before-and-after shot that showed the bright young woman in the present day, and as a little girl in the second slide, clinging to her mother while enjoying a dip in the ocean.

“Happy Birthday Co. You are such a wise soul. Funniest person I know and my life teacher. I love you x 🍋🍋🍋,” Cox captioned the slides.

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Settling in at the dining room table for a board game night with the family is a universal experience that creates lasting memories. Whether your family takes game night seriously and gets ultra-competitive, or you simply play for fun, it’s always a good time.

Board game trends change over time, but one thing remains the same: the simple pleasure of being playful together.

If you’re fond of board game nights now, the odds are likely that they played a pivotal role in your childhood. Parade always has a fun time looking back on the toys that shaped different generations, so we decided to take a look back at the 11 popular ’80s board games you probably forgot about.

While putting together the list, we consulted Christopher Byrne (aka The Toy Guy), a toy analyst, researcher and consultant, and Bob Friedland, a toy expert who has experience running public relations for both Toys”R”Us and FAO Schwarz.

The pros broke down the board game landscape of the 1980s and share their picks for some of the most popular titles of the decade. They also dish on the ’80s board games that may be worth big money to collectors today.

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Were Board Games Popular in the 1980s?

Byrne describes the 1980s as a “pivotal decade for board games” and a period where adults renewed their love for board games.

“In the early part of the 20th century, adults played games,” he explains. “In the era before television, they were an established form of home entertainment. The Parcheesi craze in the early 1900s was followed by games like Clue and Monopoly, which were also played by adults.”

Board games continued to rise in popularity in the 1960s, but Byrne says they began to encounter serious competition.

“The rise and proliferation of kids’ games, as well as TV and ultimately the VCR, meant that by the 1980s, adults weren’t playing games so much, nor were they part of the family entertainment mix,” he shares.

However, Trivial Pursuit changed things with its 1983 debut in America.

“Trivial Pursuit brought adults back to the gaming table and made a board game the centerpiece of an evening’s entertainment,” he states. “Daunting to some, the game was followed by Pictionary in 1985, and games were back in a big way.”

Friedland notes that the 1980s was an “interesting time for board game innovation.”

“Electronic components became cheaper, allowing for integration into classic board games, like the electronic version of Battleship, chess and more,” he explains. “While this started in the 1970s, it really took off in the ’80s. Electronics also helped designers envision new formats for board games like Dark Tower, Electronic Mall Madness and Axis and Allies, among others.”

In the 1980s, several notable board games hit the market and still remain popular today. Examples include Trivial Pursuit, Pictionary, Taboo, Scattergories and Win, Lose or Draw.

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11 Popular 1980s Board Games You Probably Forgot About 1. Mall Madness

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Malls were all the rage in the ’80s, so it was only natural that a board game would encapsulate the appeal of the one-stop-shopping center.

“Players were challenged to go around a two-story mall and find items to buy on their lists before the other players. While the original version was a standard board game, it took off in its second year when Electronic Mall Madness was released because players liked how the electronic voice announced sales and clearance, which added a drive to rush from store to store like a mini Black Friday,” Friedland says.

As the mall craze waned over time, so did the board game’s popularity.

2. Pictionary

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In this fun game, players had to guess a randomly selected word their teammate was trying to illustrate.

“Think of it like charades with a pen and paper,” Friedland states.

Over time, the popularity of Pictionary faded.

“While some people can draw, most people can’t, and that is what made the game fun. It was one of the biggest party games of the ’80s, but it’s become less prominent over the years,” he says. 

3. Solid Gold Music Trivia Game

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Byrne says this board game was designed to capitalize on the popular TV show of the same name.

“It had more than 2,200 music-based questions in a variety of categories,” he shares.

Like other special interest games, Solid Gold Music Trivia Game had a niche audience.

“All players had to have knowledge of the topic for the game to be fun for everyone,” he reveals.

For this reason, it was only popular for so long.

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4. Balderdash

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If you were skilled at the art of bluffing, you were a pro at playing Balderdash, a board game Byrne says was part of the “‘smarter’ games subcategory” that was popular in the ’80s.

“Players had to make up plausible-sounding definitions for obscure words,” he explains. “Then, the real definition was mixed in with the bluffs, and if your creative answer was selected, you scored.”

Eventually, more popular titles overshadowed the game.

5. Pac-Man

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If you were already a fan of the Pac-Man video game in the early ’80s, you were in for a treat when this board game came out.

“The electronic game at the time was a hit (though glitchy) on the Atari 2600, but that was expensive for the mass market, so the board game let kids be part of the cultural excitement for a much smaller investment,” Byrne says.

Unfortunately, its popularity was short-lived.

“As prices of electronics came down and install bases grew, the need for a board game diminished, so this remains a curiosity and a relic of a specific time in games,” he notes.

6. Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective

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Friedland describes this Sherlock Holmes-inspired find as a “cooperative mystery game.”

“Players read a case and used a London directory, as well as old newspapers, to search for clues,” he explains. “Unlike most games of the time, players compared answers with what Holmes got to see if they deduced who committed the crime.”

Byrne says the game was a “huge hit” and led to the release of expansion packs.

“The game is significant as one of the first in the cooperative, story-based genre,” he states.

As for why its popularity fell over time, Friedland says it was “less a board game than it was a binder filled with papers” and was “hard to keep together over the years.”

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7. HeroQuest

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Friedland says consumers loved this dungeon-crawler game.

“One player controls monsters, and up to four others play a wizard, elf, dwarf and barbarian,” he explains. “People liked it because it came with detailed miniatures, a game master and a story, feeling like Dungeons & Dragons.”

Today, it’s mostly forgotten because it went out of print for years, since the original publisher, Milton Bradley (a subsidiary of Hasbro), let the trademark lapse in 1994, per Chaosium. After some back-and-forth with ownership, the trademark was bought back by Hasbro in 2020 and is now under another one of their subsidiaries, Avalon Hill. Regardless of popularity or current versions, the original’s legacy is very much still relevant.

“But its impact on the board game genre is still felt today. Many of today’s dungeon-crawling games are more elaborate takes on HeroQuest,” the toy expert shares.

8. Axis and Allies

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This World War II strategy game tasked players with controlling the Axis or Allied powers and making sure the world survived.

“Unlike games like Risk, it adds in a layer of economic management that pays for the armies to work,” Friedland explains. “People liked it because it was Risk with a twist, and it added a layer of strategy beyond attack and protect.”

Byrne notes that Axis and Allies wasn’t a hit when it first came out, but later found “an enthusiastic audience.”

“It’s been updated and revised over the years, but it’s also one of the early ‘gamer games,’ aka games designed for adults who are willing to spend time learning and playing the game,” he says.

As time went on, Axis and Allies fell out of popularity.

“It is an incredibly long game, and most people don’t want to dedicate an afternoon to playing one game,” Friedland states.

9. Fireball Island

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When Milton Bradley released Fireball Island in 1986, it had instant curb appeal.

“The game came with a three-dimensional plastic island, a volcano and an idol called Vul-Kar,” Friedland reveals. “Players rolled a die and raced up the mountain to steal a jewel from the idol, then raced back down to a getaway boat while the other players tried to steal it. Opposing players shot ‘fireballs’—or marbles—out of Vul-Kar’s mouth, knocking players off the path and into a pit.”

The toy expert says consumers enjoyed the game’s huge playing board and 3D pieces.

“It added more dimension to traditional, flat board games,” he states.

Like many popular but obscure games from the ’80s, complete copies of the original game are now hard to find.

10. Dark Tower

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Byrne says this electronic board game drew inspiration from fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons but was “simpler and more accessible.”

“It combined fantasy (moving through four kingdoms) with a breakthrough electronic tower that became a game controller,” he reveals. “The goal was to build an army, collect the three keys to the tower and defeat the evil creatures lurking within.”

One caveat? Milton Bradley ran into some legal trouble with Dark Tower.

“This one is relatively obscure because Milton Bradley was sued after two game designers alleged that they created the concept, shopped it to Milton Bradley, and were rejected, only to see the same game with a fantasy overlay released later,” Friedland explains. “Unfortunately, surviving games are hard to come by because the electronics were fragile and hard to keep working over the decades.”

11. Electronic Talking Battleship

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The original Battleship game dates back to the 1960s, but it went high-tech in the ’80s with this talking, electronic version.

“Rather than players calling out whether their opponent secured a hit or had a miss, the electronic voice controlled the play and added sound effects,” Friedland states.

Consumers enjoyed the novelty of the game at first, but its popularity faded over time.

“They generally went back to the original form without the bells and whistles,” the toy expert explains.

But for those who would rather have a more interactive version of the game, a modern Electronic Battleship Reloaded is available today.

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‘80s Board Games That Are Worth Big Money to Collectors Today

When it comes to collectibles, the value of different items can vary vastly based on condition, rarity and a number of other factors.

“Scarcity and condition are two governing components of what price you can fetch,” Byrne says. “Since games are largely paper and ink, they weren’t created to be archival material, so loved and played-with games usually show signs of wear and tear.”

For this reason, a lot of 1980s games likely wouldn’t be worth a lot of money. However, there are a few titles that are sought after.

“Used versions of Dark Tower where the tower doesn’t fully work but the set is complete can sell for about $200, while versions with refurbished game towers have been listed on eBay for around $350,” Friedland states. “Big money exists in complete sets that still work without any refurbishment, with sales prices of over $600.” 

Fireball Island is another game that could be worth something in the right condition.

“Nearly complete sets sell for almost $200 and complete sets receive an asking price of $450,” Friedland reveals. 

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How To Replay These Forgotten ’80s Games Today

Used versions of many popular 1980s board games are still available to purchase today on websites like eBay. Note that some board games might be missing pieces or may feature broken parts, due to their age.

Most of the board games below can be purchased for under $60, with the exception of Dark Tower, which runs $200+, and Fireball Island, which runs between $200 and $400+ for more complete games.

• Mall Madness
• Pictionary (or the modern version here)
• Solid Gold Music Trivia Game
• Balderdash
• Pac-Man
• Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
• HeroQuest (or the modern remake “game system” here)
• Axis and Allies
• Fireball Island
• Dark Tower
• Electronic Talking Battleship (or the modern version here)

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Sources:

• Christopher Byrne (aka The Toy Guy) is a toy analyst, researcher and consultant.
• Bob Friedland is a toy expert who has experience running public relations for both Toys”R”Us and FAO Schwarz.

John Stamos needed just one scene to realize Lori Loughlin could hold her own as Aunt Becky on Full House.

At a recent cast reunion, Stamos recalled initially wondering whether she was tough enough to challenge his character, Jesse Katsopolis. The longtime castmates reunited with several of their former costars at ’90s Con in Connecticut on October 18.

Loughlin said, per PEOPLE, she was originally “only supposed to come on for six episodes.” She already knew Stamos from their days in daytime television, she recalled, joking that he still teases her for presenting the award he lost to All My Children actor Darnell Williams.

Stamos said he described Loughlin as “cute” and “adorable” to series creator Jeff Franklin, but questioned whether she was “tough enough to put Jesse in his place.” His doubts didn’t last long. “Scene one, she came and she put me in my place,” he said, adding that she could pair sweetness with a little edge.

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Loughlin made her first appearance in the sitcom’s second season, and she became a lasting part of the show. Full House ran for eight seasons, from 1987 to 1995, before many of its cast members reunited for the Netflix follow-up Fuller House, which ran from 2016 to 2020.

Stamos also recently spoke about another Full House costar who remains close to his heart: Bob Saget. At an October 13 fundraising event for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, Stamos said he sees reminders of his late friend in his 8-year-old son, Billy. “I’ll tell you that he is really going through my son,” he said. Saget died in January 2022 at age 65 from blunt head trauma after an accidental, unwitnessed fall.

That connection inspired a children’s book Stamos is creating with Billy, Love From Above: A Story of Tiny Birds and Their Big Meaning. The book, about how loved ones can remain present in unexpected ways, is scheduled for release on April 20, 2027.

Pierce Brosnan knows firsthand that a career in Hollywood can come with challenges, and he wants his sons to understand what lies ahead before pursuing the spotlight. 

As his youngest son, Paris Brosnan, begins making his mark as an actor, the former James Bond star is sharing why he has been candid about the realities of the entertainment industry.

According to OK! Magazine’s report, Brosnan described Hollywood as a “very tough business,” emphasizing that talent alone does not guarantee success.

“No, it’s a very tough business, it is a very capricious business at times, but Paris has the strength and the stamina, he has a talent there, he’s got a charisma, and he’s got good sense and intuition, he really has a talent there that will need to be nurtured and worked on,” he asserted. 

That preparation involves more than simply showing up on set. Brosnan highlighted the importance of training the voice, body and mind, as well as reading and continually learning. 

“The work that you need to do, the discipline it takes to be an actor, to work on your voice, to work on your body, to work on your mind and the discipline of reading and studying. So he has all of that.”

Paris is already taking steps toward establishing his own acting career with Seniors, a film in which he plays a teenager completing community service at a retirement home. His character develops a connection with an older man played by veteran actor John Rhys-Davies.

The project also gave Paris an opportunity to work with someone who has a longstanding connection to his father. Rhys-Davies has known Brosnan since 1976, adding a personal dimension to the younger actor’s experience.

Paris described the opportunity as a “full-circle moment,” noting the connection between his father’s earlier career and his own experience working with Rhys-Davies. He also characterized the experience as a master class.

Reuniting The Police was a hit with fans, but life on the road wasn’t always smooth sailing. Nearly 20 years after the band’s reunion tour, Stewart Copeland is sharing what really went on behind the scenes, including some heated arguments.

The band’s 2007–08 world tour brought them to 27 countries for more than 150 concerts, earning an estimated $362 million and ranking among the most successful tours of its time. But despite the impressive numbers, the reunion wasn’t an easy experience for the musicians.

During an appearance on Billy Corgan‘s podcast, “The Magnificent Others,” Copeland reflected on why the band didn’t quite sound the way it once had.

“We weren’t as good because we’d grown apart,” he said. “We weren’t in the pocket. We weren’t codependent, but the songs were still great. And the atmosphere of those audiences was still great.”

“I think we’re all really glad we did it,” he added, “even though we had screaming matches.”

Some of the old tensions, particularly between Copeland and Sting, resurfaced when they began playing together again. As Copeland explained, the two musicians approached their work differently. “We’re on this planet as musicians for a different purpose,” he said. “We’re not on the same mission.”

At one point during the reunion tour, the band even tried group therapy to work through their differences. “We went and we sat there cross-legged and with incense playing and, new age music, massage music playing and putting our hands on each other’s hearts and gazing [into each other’s eyes],” he recalled. 

“And it worked! My god, you’re not an [expletive] after all. I thought it was because you’re an [expletive].”

The sessions didn’t make every disagreement disappear, but they helped the musicians understand each other’s perspectives and work through their conflicts. Fortunately, Copeland said, neither he nor Sting was particularly good at holding a grudge.

“Both of us have a very shallow reservoir of bile,” he said. “Neither of us can sustain a tantrum for longer than 20 minutes … after 20 minutes, we’re hugging.”

Copeland and Sting have a better relationship these days. The drummer is currently revisiting his years with The Police on his spoken-word tour, Have I Said Too Much?, sharing stories, photos and videos from the band’s history. 

Still, another reunion doesn’t appear to be in the cards. The musicians have suggested they’re better off maintaining their friendship than working together again. 

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The weather is slowly but surely getting cooler, so it’s time to layer up for the chilly fall days ahead. A quilted vest is a fantastic choice for this time of year, and Marshalls is selling a zip-up quilted option from a beloved brand that you definitely won’t want to miss.

Eddie Bauer’s Cloudbreak Quilted Vest is the cutest addition to your outerwear collection this fall and winter. Available in chinois green (pictured below), black or shaved chocolate, this cozy quilted vest keeps you warm on everything from brisk morning walks with your pup to nights around the bonfire with your friends and family, sporting events and so much more. It’s a versatile wardrobe staple you’ll be glad to have in your closet this season.

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Hitting right at the hip, Eddie Bauer’s Cloudbreak Quilted Vest is super flattering and the perfect length. Its mock-neck design adds structure, while the zip-up front makes it easy to throw on and take off. Finally, two front snap-button pockets make it easy to carry your phone, wallet and other essentials if you don’t want to carry a bag.

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You can find this quilted vest from Eddie Bauer at select Marshalls stores or on Marshalls.com. It retails for $24.99, down from its usual $48, saving you $23. This vest comes in sizes small, medium, large and extra-large.

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Ariana Madix’s Los Angeles home was reportedly burglarized earlier this month, with thieves stealing jewelry and other belongings from the residence.

According to Us Weekly, the Vanderpump Rules star’s home was burglarized on October 17. Jewelry was among the items reportedly stolen during the break-in.

The specific pieces of jewelry taken have not been publicly identified. The total value of the stolen belongings and whether any items have been recovered also remain unclear.

Details about potential suspects have not been disclosed in the available report. It is also unknown whether Madix was home when the burglary occurred.

Madix rose to prominence on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, which follows the personal and professional lives of employees connected to Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant business in West Hollywood, California. She became one of the show’s most recognizable personalities following her highly publicized breakup with longtime boyfriend Tom Sandoval in 2023.

Their relationship ended after Sandoval’s affair with their co-star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss became public, sparking the controversy widely known as “Scandoval.” The scandal attracted significant media attention and brought renewed interest in Madix’s personal life and career.

Since then, Madix has expanded her television and entertainment career. She competed on Season 32 of Dancing With the Stars in 2023 and appeared on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago. She also became the host of Love Island USA, further raising her profile among American audiences.

In 2024, Madix purchased a Los Angeles-area home for approximately $1.6 million following her split from Sandoval. The property represented a new chapter for the reality star as she continued pursuing opportunities outside Vanderpump Rules.

Further details about the reported burglary, including the value of the stolen jewelry and the identities of any potential suspects, have not been confirmed in the available reporting.