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Jewelry trends come and go, but certain styles stick around because they feel personal. One of the biggest examples right now is toi et moi necklaces, a romantic design that translates from French to “you and me.” Traditionally, the style features two stones placed side by side to represent two people, making it a favorite for gifting. The catch? They can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

If you love the look but not the price tag, Walmart has a much more affordable alternative. The JeenMata Cubic Zirconia Two-Stone Birthstone Necklace is currently marked down 76%, dropping from $89 to just $21. One stone features a birthstone of your choosing, and the second is a clear accent stone, capturing the trending look for less.

JeenMata Cubic Zirconia Two-Stone Birthstone Necklace, $21 (was $89) at Walmart

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The pendant pairs two distinctly different gemstone cuts side by side, creating an intentionally asymmetrical silhouette that's far more eye-catching than a traditional solitaire. One stone is a crisp rectangular emerald cut that showcases bold, mirror-like facets and saturated color, while the other is a brilliant trillion-cut cubic zirconia with softly rounded edges that catches light from every angle. 

The stones meet horizontally at the center, creating a balanced composition that highlights both gemstones. Four polished prongs secure each stone while allowing plenty of light to pass through, maximizing brilliance and emphasizing the clean geometry of the cuts. The pendant is suspended from a delicate cable chain that threads directly through discreet side loops, giving the necklace a seamless, floating appearance at the neckline.

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Crafted from polished brass with an 18-karat white gold-plated finish, the setting provides a bright, silvery backdrop that lets each birthstone color take center stage. Each pendant features a 4.75-carat total gemstone weight and uses clear-to-the-eye cubic zirconia to deliver exceptional sparkle without the hefty price tag. 

While shown here in a vibrant peridot-inspired August green, the necklace is also available in all 12 birthstone colors, including deep garnet red for January, rich amethyst purple for February, icy aquamarine blue for March, brilliant white for April, emerald green for May, soft lavender for June, ruby-inspired crimson for July, sapphire blue for September, blush pink for October, golden topaz-inspired yellow for November, and bright blue zircon-inspired December. Elegant enough to wear alone yet simple enough to layer with other chains, it's a meaningful everyday piece that works just as well as a birthday gift, anniversary present, or personal reminder of someone special.

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If you’ve been eyeing the toi et moi jewelry trend but want to stay on budget, the $21 JeenMata Cubic Zirconia Two-Stone Birthstone Necklace is an easy way to try the look for less. Shop it now while it’s still 76% off at Walmart!

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Little House on the Prairie is about to get a whole new audience thanks to the upcoming Netflix reboot. Set to hit the streamer on July 9, the reimagining is an 8-episode survival drama that follows Laura Ingalls Wilder's original books as the family seeks a new life in Independence, Kansas. While the iconic show’s characters of Pa Charles, Ma Caroline, Laura, Mary and Carrie will always be likened to the original cast of Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson and twins Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush - the reboot’s showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine is confident old and new fans will find magic in the new cast.

Luke Bracey stars as Charles, Crosby Fitzgerald takes on the role of Caroline, Alice Halsey plays Laura, and Joe Skywalker Hughes plays Mary. In terms of casting, Sonnenshine told PEOPLE it was all about chemistry, specifically for Ma and Pa. 

“It’s a love story about a family, but it’s also a love story between Caroline and Charles,” she said, adding that Bracey “embodies everything you need in a Pa.”

For Caroline, Sonnenshine says she needed someone who could emote a maternal side, saying of Fitzgerald, “She’s really beautiful and real and feels so connected to her [TV] kids. And I think when you watch it as an audience member, you feel very connected to Caroline and she feels so connected to Luke. They have a great chemistry.”

Finding the right actors to play the children, who Sonnenshine says are the real anchors, would be the icing on the cake. “Skywalker first auditioned for Laura, and I’m like, ‘That’s Mary,’ “ Sonnenshine says. “There’s just something about her. She has this extraordinary grace and gentleness.”

Because the story is told through Laura’s eyes, who played the central role, seemingly mattered the most of all. Sonnenshine says Halsey evokes Laura’s spirit. “I think that Alice has sort of got this innate curiosity for the world and she’s such a wonderful, deep actress that can really draw you in,” she says. “And as a viewer, it’s just really incredibly emotional scenes that feel very real.”

Fans of legendary country singer Randy Travis will hear new music from the star later this year as he prepares to release his first album in six years.

The announcement came during a recent appearance on the Nashville Palace Podcast, where Randy and his wife, Mary Travis, confirmed that the project will feature unreleased recordings made before Randy's life-changing stroke in 2013.

Mary made it clear that the upcoming release will be different from some of Randy's recent projects that involved artificial intelligence technology.

"We want to make sure people don’t confuse it with AI.”

The album will include archived songs recorded before Randy suffered a near-fatal stroke that severely affected his speech and singing abilities. The couple said the collection is expected to arrive sometime later this year.

Randy Travis performs Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away" at the 2010 Leadership Music Dale Franklin Awards gala.

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Before the full album arrives, Randy will release one of those previously unheard recordings, a song called "Catch and Release," on Friday.

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The new release marks another chapter in Randy's return to music after more than a decade of health challenges and limited public appearances.

Randy Travis New Album Will Feature Pre-Stroke Recordings

The upcoming project follows a series of recent releases that kept Randy connected to fans while also sparking discussion across the music industry.

In May 2024, Randy released “Where That Came From,” his first new song in more than 10 years. The recording was created with assistance from AI technology and vocalist James Dupré after Randy approved the process.

A second AI-assisted track, “Horses in Heaven,” followed later in 2024. Last November, Randy shifted away from AI-generated material and instead turned to recordings from his archives, releasing the Christmas song “Where My Heart Is.”

Now, he is returning to the vault once again.

In a teaser shared ahead of Friday's release, Randy said he had been "fishing in the vault" when he discovered the song that would become "Catch and Release."

Randy's new music arrives during a busy year of celebrations honoring his legacy in country music.

The singer recently marked the 40th anniversary of his breakthrough album Storms of Life, the record that helped launch him as one of the leading voices of traditional country music in the 1980s.

His wife recently reflected on the health crisis that changed their lives after what first appeared to be a routine visit to the doctor for congestion symptoms.

"Obviously, during the stroke, that was probably the closest life or death, if you will, situation. We were there for five and a half months. We left home one morning thinking we were just going to go to the critical care and get something for congestion that he had, and we didn't walk back in the house for five and a half months."

Despite the challenges that followed, Randy has remained active in country music events and tributes.

Just days ago, he attended the final Nashville concert of fellow country legend Alan Jackson, where he sang along as Jon Pardi performed “She's Got the Rhythm,” a song Randy helped write decades earlier.

For fans who have followed Randy's journey since hits such as “Forever and Ever,” “Amen” and “On the Other Hand,” the upcoming album represents a chance to hear songs recorded before the stroke that changed his life.

More importantly, the release gives listeners an opportunity to experience previously unheard performances from one of country music's most influential voices, exactly as they were originally recorded.

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From Priscilla (2023) to Lost in Translation (2003), Sofia Coppola has directed quite a few impactful movies.

There's also Marie Antoinette, another Oscar-winning feature that made history when it became the first production granted permission to shoot at France's renowned Palace of Versailles.

And now, 20 years later, Sofia's mother Eleanor Coppola has put together a documentary called Making Marie Antoinette, which shows her daughter's behind-the-scenes process of helming the narrative film about the historic figure, portrayed by Kirsten Dunst.

MUBI, the global film distributor, announced the new project on Wednesday, July 8, explaining how Eleanor, 87, had accompanied Sofia, 55, on set two decades prior and shot about 80 hours of footage, focusing on her daughter’s journey of making the film.

This year, to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of Marie Antoinette, the BTS documentary shows the craftsmanship that went into the 2006 film, including legendary costume designer Milena Canonero at work and what it was like to be a young female director at that time. MUBI reports that the end result is a "fascinating look at the process of making this landmark film, and an unexpectedly intimate family portrait."

In the film, Eleanor is voiced by Academy Award-nominee Diane Lane, who reads passages from Eleanor’s journals in which she discusses her experiences on set and reflects on her relationship with her daughter.

“My mother and I started going through her footage during lockdown," Sofia said in a statement, per MUBI. "It was always her wish to make what she shot into a feature length documentary. She was on set as a filmmaker and also my mother, so I found it so moving to go back through the material and to see our shoot through her eyes."

MUBI says it will announce release plans for the documentary in the near future.

Not to go full Adam Sandler here, but the last thing any vacationer should worry about is "high-quality H2O". No, beaches won't be running dry, but booking a dreamy hotel room with the perfect water pressure or an Airbnb to run up someone else's utility bill could turn out to be a buzzkill instead of a highlight.

Per CNN, the "Sparkling City by the Sea" is steadily heading toward a crisis. Unlike America's most notorious water catastrophe in Flint, Michigan back in 2014, where it seemed every residents' faucet dispensed unsightly brown gunk, the taps of the "Gulf Coast Capital" may not flow at all anything unless officials act fast.

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Known for its laid-back vibes, quintessential southern hospitality, and highly underrated beaches much more beautiful than its 'Lone Star' counterpart Galveston, Corpus has long been a staple to avoid the crowds of Florida and save some serious skrilla while you're at it.

With name-brand hotels like Omni Hotel & Resorts anchoring the vibrant skyline and A-list performers like Ella Langley coming through town, there's no denying the appeal of Corpus. Factor in the freedom of being able to score literal front-row parking on the beach with a proper permit, or even opting for an open-air Moke to embrace more sun and salty breeze, it's easy to see the city's appeal.

But, is now the right time to scour flights and hotels and actually book a trip?

While the website notes there are Stage 3 Water Restrictions in effect, fortunately, 2026 will avoid the shortage once feared to become a 'Level 1' emergency. Years of drought and increased industrial use have left the city's water supply dwindling, but the problem remains that no clear-cut solution has been implemented.

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Brainstorming isn't the only 'storm' brewing in Corpus; an actual storm may have saved the day by pushing the city's water crisis back to September 2027.

That didn't stop Texas's own Governor, Greg Abbott, from calling out the city of Corpus Christi just last month. In response to Corpus's attempted solution to build a new desalination treatment plant, Abbott was quoted as saying, "When courage and leadership were badly needed, the Corpus Christi City Council once again completely failed the citizens they represent".

A rare rainstorm may have granted Corpus more time, but as it stands today, there is no single long-term solution to ensure visitors can wash the sand off their toes after a fun day spent at such hotspots as Mustang Island and Whitecap Beach.

If you were asked to guess the absolute highest-rated tourist attraction in the United States, your brain would probably jump straight to the historic icons: The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, or maybe the sweeping landscapes of the Grand Canyon. They are the classic buckets-list mainstays that have anchored American tourism for generations.

But according to the crowd-sourced data, the public has a completely different favorite—and the number-one spot belongs to a high-octane playground that leaves the traditional museums and monuments in its dust.

To uncover the destinations that travelers actually love the most, travel experts at Iglu Cruiserecently analyzed 240 of the most popular tourist attractions across America's most-visited cities: New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Las Vegas. By looking at thousands of TripAdvisor reviews, the team calculated the exact percentage of "excellent" five-star ratings to see which spots delivered the most flawless guest experiences.

And taking the ultimate crown with a staggering 94.4% five-star rating is SpeedVegas.

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Located just minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, this massive, premier motorsports complex lets visitors jump directly into the driver’s seat of dream supercars—including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches—to tear around a professional, Formula 1-style racetrack, push high-performance go-karts to the limit, or drift off-road trucks through the desert dirt.

In an era where travelers are actively prioritizing interactive, adrenaline-fueled memories over standing in long lines to look at a landmark, it's a telling sign of what makes a modern vacation click.

Beyond the Desert: The Other Top-Rated U.S. Attractions Worth a Visit

However, if your travel style leans a bit more toward deep culture, stunning views, and historic architecture, the rest of the top five proves that the classic cities are still delivering world-class hospitality:

• Chicago Architecture Center (89.5%): Landing at number two, this brilliant nonprofit cultural hub is the beating heart of Chicago’s legendary design legacy. Functioning as both a highly interactive museum and the launching pad for the city’s famous river cruise architecture tours, it holds an almost perfect track record for blowing tourists away.
• Zoological Wildlife Foundation (86.1%): Taking the third spot is this intimate, five-acre sanctuary tucked away in Miami, Florida. Founded by Mario Tabraue, the interactive destination houses over 40 exotic species and wins its five-star reviews by ditching the massive crowds for private, guided tours and close-contact animal encounters with sloths, primates, and lions.
• The Art Institute of Chicago (84.6%): Securing number four, this Grant Park institution is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Holding nearly 300,000 legendary artworks, it routinely outranks its coastal competitors for sheer visitor satisfaction.
• The Getty Center (81.7%): Rounding out the top five is Los Angeles' stunning cultural complex perched high in the Santa Monica Mountains. Between the striking modernist architecture, the meticulously manicured gardens, and the panoramic views of the LA basin, it offers an unforgettable afternoon that doesn't cost a dime in admission.

Unsurprisingly, the back half of the top 10 is heavily dominated by a massive showing from New York City, proving that the Big Apple still knows how to show tourists a phenomenal time. The iconic Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes danced its way into the number-six slot with an 80.7% score, followed immediately by the encyclopedic halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) at number seven, and the Gilded Age mansion charm of the Frick Collection at number eight.

Rounding out the list are two deeply moving and highly immersive Manhattan experiences: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum at number nine, and the dazzling, multi-sensory mirrored rooms of the sky-high observation deck SUMMIT One Vanderbilt at number ten.

Whether you're looking to live out your ultimate sports-car racing fantasy in the Nevada desert or simply looking for a foolproof museum tour that is guaranteed to keep the family engaged, the index is an excellent reminder that the best travel spots aren't always the oldest or the most famous—they’re the ones that leave you eager to leave a glowing review the second you get back to the hotel.

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From the Dancing with the Stars ballroom to the America's Got Talent stage, Travis Garland just stepped into the spotlight on his own. And while he absolutely nailed Aerosmith's "Dream On," for his audition song, the feedback he received from the AGT judges wasn't exactly 10s across the board.

Garland, who's been a musician for the ballroom dance competition show for several years, introduced himself and mentioned he's a singer on DWTS while sharing his music background during his audition that aired Tuesday night.

"I currently sing on a show called Dancing with the Stars," the Texas native said.

Immediately recognized by judge and Spice Girls icon Mel B, she said, "Are you the singer with the really incredible powerful voice that I've heard?"

To which he replied, "I hope so Mel, I hope that's me." Then he added, "I'm really grateful to get to work on the show. It's an awesome show, but ultimately I want to be out here. I want to be center stage."

Launching into his song, Garland seemingly nailed it, even perfectly executing Steven Tyler's famed high note from the 1973 hit that absolutely wowed the crowd, including Mel B.

"That is how you sing that song, brother," she said.

However, the other judges had some notes.

"You have an incredible talent. You have an incredible voice. For me, it was so theatrical — you taking off the glasses and throwing the glasses. It was a little shmaltzy," judge Howie Mandel said. "I think today you gotta live real and authentically [and] not worry about how you look."

"I love you. I think your voice is amazing," fellow judge Sofia Vergara said. "But I did wish that you had picked another song. But your voice is spectacular."

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"I can understand what put Howie off," Simon Cowell chimed in. "Having said that, there's not a question you can sing. Personally, I would have spent more time working on a more interesting arrangement of that song where we could have gone, 'I've never heard that song sung in that way before.'"

When it came to the decision for Garland to advance to the next round though, Mel B, Vergara, and Cowell all agreed that the singer should continue in the process while Mandel was the only one to say, 'No.'

Adding an encouraging end note from the Modern Family actress, Vergara said, "I am going to say 'Yes' because I want to give you the opportunity to come with something more you because I think I want to hear your voice again."

America's Got Talent airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.

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Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, the teen model daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, just walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week.

The brunette beauty, who just turned 18 on Monday, showed her best "Blue Steel" as she cascaded down the runway during the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Wearing a long coat, the beauty made it clear that she was stepping out of her parents' shadow and coming into her own.

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Sunday Rose Turned 18 on July 7

On July 7, Sunday Rose had another exciting milestone: Her 18th birthday!

On Instagram, her movie star mom shared two adorable throwback photos of her daughter as a baby. From those little curls she showed, it seems the model may have inherited her mother's famous hair.

"Happy 18th my angel, you couldn’t be more loved ❤️ @sundayrose," Kidman captioned the sweet photo set.

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Back in March, Kidman Urban hit the cover of Elle Australia and opened up about how her legendary film star mother has guided her through the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. Her statements came just two months after Kidman and Urban finalized their divorce.

“I definitely gained a lot of interest from those experiences and especially being privileged enough to experience them at a young age,” Kidman Urban told the publication. “My mum is someone who has always been so creative and my biggest inspiration in life,” she said, adding that Kidman is “a key part of everything I do.”

When it comes to advice that Kidman gives her daughter, the film legend advises her to prioritize punctuality.

“The biggest piece of industry advice Mum has given to me is to always be on time,” said Kidman Urban, who noted that she also loves to pilfer her mom’s closet for designer duds.

“I take everything from my mom’s closet,” said the teen. “I sometimes joke with her that it’s my favorite store.”

Kidman and Urban are also parents to a 15-year-old daughter, Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban.

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The announcements for the 2026 Emmy nominations are rolling in! While the full list is set to drop at 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 8th, TODAY gave fans a sneak peek and revealed the list of ‘Outstanding Reality Competition Program’ nominees earlier in the day.

Which of your favorite TV shows is up for the award? And the nominees are:

• Dancing With the Stars
• RuPaul’s Drag Race
• Survivor
• Top Chef
• The Traitors

Along with this category, TODAY also shared the contenders for ‘Outstanding Variety Series.’ These include The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Saturday Night Live.

This year’s crop of ‘Outstanding Reality Competition Program’ nominees is almost identical to the 2025 Emmy list. The Traditors, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, and Top Chef were all nominated last year. And as fans of the reality show now know, the winner was Peacock’s The Traitors.

In 2025, the fifth awards show hopeful was The Amazing Race. But sadly for fans, the long-time CBS adventure competition series didn’t make this year’s list. Over its almost 25-year TV history, the legendary program has won 10 ‘Outstanding Reality Competition Program’ Emmys and five of the awards in technical and creative categories.

What competition show took The Amazing Race’s place? This year, Dancing With the Stars is up for the award again. The beloved ABC hit has already racked up a whopping 127 Emmy nominations and 21 wins in its 35-season history.

Which ‘Outstanding Reality Competition Program’ is favored for a 2026 Emmy win?

If The Traitors wins the category for a second year in a row, that will make a total of nine Emmys for the Peacock series. The reality TV-packed pick also won the ‘Outstanding Reality Competition Program’ Emmy in 2024. Other awards in the past two years include wins for Picture Editing, Directing, Host (Alan Cumming), and Cinematography. 

Not only are viewers making this one of the most popular unscripted shows on television, but one very notable celeb also praised the potential Emmy winner. When asked what reality TV show she would be on, former First Lady Michelle Obama recently said, on her ‘IMO’ podcast, “I’ve been so into Traitors…I would want to be on Traitors, and I would want to be a faithful. And I would want to find the traitor.”

As for the other nominees, it looks like viewers are also rooting for a returning front-runner. While this isn't exactly the first time around for Dancing With the Stars, fans are happy to see it back in contention. One Redditor emphatically posted, “ABOUT TIME! Congratulations to everyone involved!” 

The 78th Emmy Awards will air on Monday, September 14, at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. 

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Your everyday bag often gets thrown through the ringer, which is why you should refresh your daily accessories every once in a while. Thanks to budget retailers like Walmart, there are so many incredible wardrobe finds, spanning from jewelry to purses, that look designer. For example, the Montana West Wrangler Hobo Bag is currently on sale for nearly 43% off, and it looks so high-end.

The purse originally cost $40, but has been reduced to as low as $23 in the brown, khaki, black, and gray hues. You can also shop for a dark green, light brown, and red color, but for sale prices ranging in between $24 and $27. The purse is 12.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide, and 11 inches tall with a 9.5-inch strap drop, so that you can throw it over your shoulder with ease. 

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The trendy design features gunmetal hardware that makes it look vintage, with two inner open pockets and one zipper pocket that's perfect for those who want to stay organized. The hobo bag consists of a "slouched" look which makes it look effortlessly lived in and casual for everyday activities. The satchel is additionally made of faux leather, so it's "durable" while feeling luxurious. 

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This purse is marked as a bestseller, with shoppers describing it as "beautiful," "very sturdy," and "gorgeous," adding that the material is "so soft." One reviewer wrote that it's the "perfect size," as you can easily fit your "phone, comb, and pens without them falling out into the purse." Plus, the front pocket is ideal for smaller miscellaneous items, like hand sanitizer and lip balm. 

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"Like an old pair of Levi's jeans, [it has a] new but a good, worn look," another customer said. Due to the affordable price and the fact that "the quality exceeds expectations," this purse also makes for an ideal gift for a loved one. With mostly minimalist colors available for purchase, the bag will also match with nearly any wardrobe. 

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Flash deals this good won't be available for long. This stunning hobo purse is not only a want, but a need for your daily outfits. Shop for the popular accessory at Walmart while it's just $23! 

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A guest at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is shutting down an "inappropriate" rumor being spread about the couple's high-profile nuptials.

Tavia Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, took to Instagram following Swift and Kelce's Friday, July 3, nuptials at Madison Square Garden to defend the couple from a "false narrative" about the event.

Tavia's response came in the comment section of the No Filter with Zack Peter podcast after host Zack Peter discussed reports that claimed there was "not enough champagne" at the wedding and that "guests had to stand through 40 min of vows" before the singer-songwriter and NFL player said "I do."

"This is such a false narrative. They did not run out of champagne. There were not long lines. Every single person was seated for the ceremony," Tavia began. "The vows were spectacular — beautiful, heartfelt, and absolutely perfect. It could not have been a more fabulous experience."

She continued, "And frankly, it is inappropriate to say things like this when you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about. That is hearsay—not truth."

Clark and Tavia were spotted attending the July 3 ceremony, and Tavia had previously shared photos of her family on the night of Swift and Kelce's New York City wedding on Instagram. "All dressed up in New York for a night that already feels like a song," she wrote in the caption of her Saturday, July 4, post.

Other celebrity attendees of Swift and Kelce's wedding include officiant Adam Sandler, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Andy Reid, Paul McCartney, Cara Delevingne, Gracie Abrams, Dakota Johnson, Camila Cabello, Zoë Kravitz and Emma Stone.

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini was also in attendance, calling the event "the most beautiful wedding" in a subsequent X post and writing that she was "still crying and dancing."

Actress Niecy Nash agreed in her own Instagram post, writing that "from beginning to end no detail was spared" in the wow-worthy wedding.

Southern Charm's Shep Rose and Taylor Ann Green are keeping fans guessing about where they stand, but one thing is clear: viewers are rooting for the exes to give their romance another shot.

Fresh off her breakup with Gaston Rojas, Rose and Green sent fans into a frenzy with photos together on Instagram, and Rose addressed whether their renewed connection could lead to something more. "She's back in my life a little bit, and I'm very pleased with that," Rose teased to SiriusXM's Page Six Radio.

"She loved me so much, and she cared about me so much, and I took it for granted," he admitted. "And I care about her and her family very much. Thankfully, that relationship stayed somewhat connected."

Rose said their years together were filled with joy, adventure, and meaningful memories, making it difficult for him to simply dismiss the connection they still share.

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Green also reflected on how they reconnected on a deeper level. "I mean, he was kind of beside himself, honestly," she recounted about a reunion with Rose on The Viall Files. "He was like, 'I cannot believe you are sitting here in front of me. I cannot believe you reached out. I care about you. I think about you all the time. I think about your brother. There's so many times I want to reach out to you. But I feel like I just couldn't because your ex was holding you hostage.' Which he was to a certain extent."

While fans are excited about the possibility of Rose and Green finding their way back to each other, many are making one thing clear: they want to see that Rose has truly grown since their breakup.

One person summed up how many fans were feeling. "I do think he loved / loves her but he doesn't know how to be a good boyfriend. He's always been able to do or say whatever he wants. But I will say if they are back together on the show I might start watching southern charm again."

Another person posted on X: "I wouldn’t be mad if they were a thing again. She’s kind of the one that got away. She’s the girl next door that he could really settle down with (if he’s ever capable)."

Others expressed concern over their messy breakup and wondered if Green was reconnecting with Rose to return to Southern Charm for the upcoming season.

Between the dramatic, record-breaking upsets dominating sports headlines this month and the viral "Viking Row" celebrations taking over everyone's social feeds, it's safe to say that Nordic fever has officially swept the travel world.

But while the spotlight is shining bright on Scandinavia right now, smart travelers are already looking ahead at how to translate that spectacular northern energy into their future vacation plans.

If you have been dreaming of trading the historically sweltering, hundred-degree summer heatwaves of the crowded Mediterranean for crisp mountain air and glass-like waterways, Holland America Line just dropped a major piece of travel news that is perfectly timed.

The premium cruise line has officially updated its upcoming 2027 Northern Europe deployment, re-engineering five distinct seven-day summer itineraries aboard its flagship vessel, the Rotterdam. The upgrade adds highly coveted, deeply immersive port stops into two of Norway’s most scenic and legendarily gatekept fjord communities: Flåm and Hellesylt.

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Hellesylt village near Geiranger fjord, Norway

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For anyone trying to map out a bucket-list Scandinavian vacation, this schedule shift is a massive win. Because Norway's rugged, vertical coastlines can be a logistical headache to navigate on your own, a premium cruise ship is widely considered the absolute smoothest way to access them. Your stateroom balcony essentially acts as a moving, front-row seat to an area UNESCO officially ranks as one of "the most scenically outstanding fjord regions on the planet."

By adding Flåm to the lineup, Holland America is giving guests the chance to step off the gangway and immediately board the world-famous Flåmsbana Railway—a historic mountain train that climbs thousands of feet past roaring, misty waterfalls and is routinely named one of the most beautiful rail journeys on earth. Meanwhile, the new stop in Hellesylt hands travelers the keys to the Storfjorden region, serving as the breathtaking gateway to the iconic Geirangerfjord.

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The newly optimized seven-day voyages are officially open for booking and span select departure dates between late May and August of 2027. Travelers can choose between routes that blend the jaw-dropping cliffs of the Sognefjord with cultural walking tours through historic coastal capitals like Oslo and Kristiansand, or itineraries that dive straight into deep fjord country, weaving through the Hardangerfjord and stopping in the art-nouveau gem of Ålesund and the historic medieval wharf of Bergen.

Whether you're riding the wave of the region's massive cultural moment or simply looking to lock in a refreshing, zero-stress summer escape well ahead of the crowds, heading north is proving to be the ultimate premium play.

After all, why spend your hard-earned vacation fighting heavy beach crowds when you could be watching the morning sun illuminate a real-life Scandinavian dreamworld?

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In the 1970s, Alison Arngrim was a familiar face on Little House on the Prairie, playing Nellie Oleson on the NBC historical drama series for seven seasons.

But it wasn’t until the 1980s that Arngrim experienced her most "Hollywood” moment.

In a clip from The Patrick Labyorsheaux podcast, Arngrim, 64, dished that in the early '80s she had an unexpected encounter with actor Dan Haggerty, the big-bearded star on NBC’s The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.

“Dan Haggerty of Grizzly Adams trying to pick me up, hitting on me at Brenda Vaccaro's Christmas party,” Arngrim recalled of the late TV star, who died in 2016. “He cornered me. Cornered me by the eggnog punch bowl. The eggnog, the big bowl of eggnog. And I was in a miniskirt and boots. And he  was very nice, but it was kind of strange.”

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“He came up, and we were chatting, and I mean I knew who he was and I think he knew who I was,” Arngrim shared. “I mean, I was 20, so I wasn't a child. I was like early 20s, but I was pretty young, and we're chatting, and like all of a sudden, apropos of nothing, out of nowhere, he just goes, ‘So do you want to just like leave? Like, you know, right now my bike's out back. We can just go right this second.’ And I went, ‘Oh, yeah, no.’ And it was like …I didn't know what to say.”

“I joke about it… I say, ‘You know, I mean I'm sorry, Grizzly Adams, I like body hair, but that's shag carpeting, I can’t,’” Arngrim cracked. “And so he was very polite. I said no, and he, whatever, you know, probably went and got somebody else two seconds later.”

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Arngrim noted that Haggerty, who was 20 years her senior, was known for his pickup lines.

“I found out it was his move because I later met someone, ‘Yes, that's totally what he does,’” she recalled. “Some woman who I think she went with him, when I talked to her, she said, ‘Oh yeah, that's what he did.’ So that’s the move.”

Arngrim previously joked about the encounter in an interview with Philadelphia magazine, where she clarified that she never slept with anyone famous back in her single days. (Arngrim has been married to Robert Paul Schoonover since 1993.)

“Everybody I know has this great story that they’ve slept with someone famous — Melissa Gilbert got Rob Lowe, etc.,” she shared. “I never slept with anyone famous, because I only got hit on by really horrible celebrities, like Herve Villechaize. I played a hooker on Fantasy Island… Oh, and Dan Haggerty, Grizzly Adams hit on me at a party. The ’80s were not good to me.”

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But during a more recent interview on Jeff Dwoskin’s Classic Conversations, Arngrim admitted that she may have missed the “party” with Haggerty.

“I never dealt with anyone famous,” she said. “Everyone I know who's on TV has some story about an affair with somebody… I didn't. Maybe if I'd had a really hot, amazing celebrity that I liked had hit on me at an opportune time. Maybe, maybe something would have [happened]."

"But instead, I had Herve Villechaize, who was just kind of hitting randomly, generally hitting on everyone," the Little House star continued. "It was just kind of a group hit on, it wasn't personal…. And then Grizzly Adams cornering me by the punchbowl at Brenda Vaccaro's Christmas party. And that was just odd and awkward and strange. Although I later have talked to people who went out with him, and I don't know, I'm hearing I totally missed out. I missed a party, apparently. I should have gone, I've been told.“

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Heavy metal and hard rock band Five Finger Death Punch dropped exciting update for fans ahead of its 20th Anniversary World Tour.

Twenty-one years after forming, the five-piece group composed of lead vocalist Ivan Moody, bassist Chris Kael, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead guitarist Andy James and drummer Charlie Engen is celebrating a major milestone with the release of its 10th studio album.

The veteran rock band announced that its new album, Legacy, will be released digitally on July 31.

The physical edition, available on CD, vinyl and cassette, will arrive on September 18 via Better Noise Music.

"Every album is a snapshot of who we were at that particular moment in time, and Legacy is exactly what the title suggests," Bathory shared, as cited by Revolver Magazine. "It's a reflection on the journey, the lessons, the victories, the struggles, and everything we've experienced over the last two decades."

Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch performs in concert during Rocklahoma at Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch on August 29, 2025

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Moreover, the rhythm guitarist revealed why the upcoming record was a "meaningful" one for the band. According to him, they "didn't make it alone" but were joined by fans who also became part of Five Finger Death Punch's journey.

“We traveled this road alongside millions of fans around the world and somehow became part of each other's lives,” he added. “That's an incredible thing to reflect on 20 years later."

Continuing the excitement, Five Finger Death Punch also released another new song, "De Oppresso Liber," which Bathory sees as a symbol of sacrifice, service and courage rather than just a military motto.

The news of the band's 10th studio album and its new single comes as part of the celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Marking the major milestone, the band is also gearing up for its North American Tour, kicking off on July 20 in Camden, New Jersey before concluding on October 23 in Bristow, Virginia.

Five Finger Death Punch North American Tour 2026

July 20: Camden, NJ
July 22: Bangor, ME
July 23: Saratoga Springs, NY
July 25: Hershey, PA
July 26: Syracuse, NY
July 28: Gilford, NH
July 30: Mansfield, MA
Aug. 1: Montreal, QC
Aug. 2: Toronto, ON
Aug. 4: Wantagh, NY
Aug. 5: Holmdel, NJ
Aug. 7: Burgettstown, PA
Aug. 8: Noblesville, IN
Aug. 10: Cincinnati, OH
Aug. 11: Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Aug. 13: Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 15: Grand Rapids, MI
Aug. 16: Clarkston, MI
Aug. 18: Shakopee, MN
Aug. 19: Tinley Park, IL
Aug. 21: St. Louis, MO
Sept. 8: Morrison, CO
Sept. 11: Auburn, WA
Sept. 12: Ridgefield, WA
Sept. 14: Wheatland, CA
Sept. 16: Mountain View, CA
Sept. 18: Long Beach, CA
Sept. 19: Las Vegas, NV
Sept. 22: Salt Lake City, UT
Sept. 24: Phoenix, AZ
Sept. 25: Albuquerque, NM
Sept. 27: Houston, TX
Sept. 28: Austin, TX
Sept. 30: Fort Worth, TX
Oct. 2: Rogers, AR
Oct. 3: Kansas City, MO
Oct. 5: Biloxi, MS
Oct. 7: Huntsville, AL
Oct. 8: Franklin, TN
Oct. 10: Tampa, FL
Oct. 11: West Palm Beach, FL
Oct. 13: Alpharetta, GA
Oct. 14: Raleigh, NC
Oct. 16: Charlotte, NC
Oct. 17: Virginia Beach, VA
Oct. 19: Greenville, SC
Oct. 21: Columbus, OH
Oct. 23: Bristow, VA

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One of America's most recognizable candies is getting its biggest makeover in a decade.

REESE'S PIECES is introducing REESE'S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie, the first major U.S. innovation for the candy brand in 10 years. The new treat keeps the classic peanut butter flavor fans know and love while adding a crispy chocolate cookie center for an extra layer of crunch.

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The new candy is designed to deliver a different texture than the original, combining a crunchy candy shell, creamy peanut butter flavor and a chocolate cookie center into one bite-sized snack.

"Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to give consumers a fresh way to experience it," Melissa Blette, Senior Brand Manager for Reese's at The Hershey Company, said in a statement.

She added that the new candy "delivers a perfect balance of our legendary peanut butter flavor with a sweet crunch, creating an entirely new shareable snacking experience for the fan-favorite candy."

The launch comes as candy makers continue introducing new flavors and textures to longtime favorites, with consumers increasingly gravitating toward snacks that offer a mix of crunchy and creamy elements.

REESE'S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie will begin rolling out nationwide in pouches on July 17, with King Size packs arriving later this year. Fans who prefer to shop online will also be able to purchase the new candy through Hershey's website beginning July 25.

Whether enjoyed as a movie-night snack, packed for a road trip or shared with friends, the latest addition gives REESE'S PIECES fans a brand-new way to enjoy the classic peanut butter-and-chocolate combination for the first time in 10 years.

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Big Brother 28 is all about taking us back to the past. At least, that's what the "Time Trip" theme indicates, with this year's house decked out with decor sporting eras from the Jurassic to the futuristic. And Julie Chen Moonves has also hinted that might entail some appearances from some famous past competitions — albeit with a modern-day spin on it.

With attention so focused on what's happened before, it's only proper that, when given the chance to talk with the new cast of Big Brother 28, we ask them who their favorite players were. We asked them which former houseguests they identify with the most, either strategically, competitively or personally. And the 12 who gave answers (sadly, due to constraints, we did not get responses from Taylor Brown or Yash Patel) did not disappoint. The alumni name-dropped ran the gamut, from often-mentioned legends to new-school standouts to a couple of names we could have never predicted getting mentioned in 2026.

Check out the video and transcript below to find out which previous houseguests the Big Brother 28 cast identifies with the most. Big Brother 28 kicks off with a special 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. 

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Big Brother 28 Houseguests Name Their Favorite PlayersAshley Trail Ashley Trail on 'Big Brother 28'

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The Big Brother houseguests that I identify with the most, it's gonna teeter the line between Rachel [Reilly], because she's an iconic fashion diva, or Britney [Haynes], who's like a Diary Room diva. I just love them both so much! Personally, my favorites ever,

Barrett Pfeiffer Barrett Pfeiffer on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

My favorite player of all time is Britney Haynes. So I think personality-wise, DR-wise, I think she inspired me very early on watching this show. So I think Britney is someone, personality-like, I would love to be like. Izzy [Gleicher] from Season 25 I felt brought so much emotion into this game, and is someone that I could see definitely playing like.

Chuk Anyanwu Chuk Anyanwu on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

It would be Corey Brooks from season 18. He's from Dallas, Texas. That [season 's] like 10 years ago now, so it's almost like 10 years in the making! One, I loved how far he made it. I love the way he had that social strategy. And he also had a showmance, [and] if you notice that showmance kind of carried him. And so growing up I always saw that, and I was like, "Ah, smart boy!"

He was a pretty big guy, too, pretty tall guy, so he was able to kind of do good in those challenges. But really his social game, and [his ability] to talk to anyone was something that carried him, and he had that mix of the showmance. So I feel like our games will be able to mimic each other and hopefully carry me as long as he got to, but even farther to win the money. So hands down, Corey Brooks from Season 18.

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Drew Campbell Drew Campbell on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

A former Big Brother houseguest that I identify with is definitely Eric Stein, Season 8. I love that season. He was one of my favorites. I love the way that he was able to just maneuver through the house. He was always just having fun too. I mean, he was America's Player. You can't spell "Eric" without "America," right? Or maybe it's the other way around. But I remember him just having a lot of fun. So that's someone that I'm gonna associate myself with, because he's just a dude, just excited to be there, just like I am.

Haley Thogmartin Haley Thogmartin on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I feel like I identify or identify most with Janelle [Pierzina], just because she brings a lot of fire to it. She didn't care what people had to say about her. She was a beast comp. She also kind of flirted a little bit. And then she had the friends that wanted to stick with, and then she had the friends that she couldn't care less about.

Jason De Puy Jason De Puy on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

Oh, I mean, my best friend is Frankie Grande! So of course I want to be a challenge beast, just like him. I want to be with the guys working out, and with the bros, and getting as far as I can. But didn't he go home sixth? That would be crazy!

[Writer's note: Jason is referencing the fact that he placed sixth on RuPaul's Drag Race, and went out in Episode 6 on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Unfortunately for the possible synergy between him and his best friend, Frankie finished in fifth place on Big Brother 16.]

Well, listen, I want to do better than Frankie this time. But I don't have no big sister secret! [Laughs.] I've been lying about who I am this whole time!

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Kamu Kirk Kamu Kirk on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I would say that the houseguest that I personally identify with the most would probably be Cody [Calafiore] from Season 16. That was the first time that he played. He's been on multiple seasons. Cody played a great social game. He also was great at competitions. I'd like to take a page out of his book. I'd also like to take a page out of Derrick's [Levasseur] book as well, from the same season. "The Hitmen," they played an amazing game with each other. I'd like to take the strategic mind of Derrick with the social game and the competitive edge of Cody, and combine that into one.

La Trice Verrett LaTrice Verrett on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I have always, from the beginning, loved Janelle. Oh, that girl is bad! Because she always came in there looking beautiful. She did the competitions wonderful. The only thing is, she didn't win, so I can't really totally give it all to Janelle. Because I got to take all of that she had, and I got to win the game too. But Janelle is the one who literally, that girl, love her!

Lyric Medeiros Lyric Medeiros on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I love Makensy [Manbeck] from Season 26. She is a comp beast. Not only is she gorgeous, but holy smokes, she dominates in those competitions. I want to be just like that, and everyone not see me coming. And then, boom! Final Two.

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Mallory Aurichio Mallory Aurichio on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

The former houseguest I identify with most, I think, is Britney. I think she was very just real. If something sucks, she'd be like, "Yeah, this sucks." She's just funny. I think I identify with her the most.

Melody Morris Melody Morris on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I don't know. I see myself in a lot of different people. My mom likes to call me the girl version of Derick. And I really identify with Nicole Franzel.

Jack "Rome" Seymour Rome Seymour on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I see myself as Tucker [Des Lauriers] from Season 26. Someone who's going to go. Out there, and make sure that everyone knows his plan is in the open. He's not going to hold anything back, and he's going to be true to himself the whole time.

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Heidi Klum is "not interested at all" in Hollywood's latest weight-loss trend.

The 53-year-old supermodel weighed in on the rise of Ozempic use for weight loss in a new profile for Us Weekly, explaining that she's viewed her own body and weight differently as she's aged.

"I’m not interested at all," Klum said when asked about the popular GLP-1 drug. "I’ve gained weight over the years. I’m no longer a size 24 jean. But I think with age, we look better when we’re not as skinny."

Klum said that it was her husband, 36-year-old musician Tom Kaulitz, who was the first to express that opinion to her.

"He said, 'You should eat more; you would look better if you had more meat on your bones,'" she recalled. "I was like, 'What?' This is not something you’re told in the industry, ever, because you’re always supposed to be skinnier than you are. When I look back at photos, I’m like, 'He’s right!' Proportion-wise, I look better bigger."

Klum has no judgment for those who do use Ozempic to lose weight, however.

"A lot of people have a hard time getting that jumpstart, and if you’ve always struggled with your weight and for 40 years you’ve been trapped and it’s been such a big focus of your life, then maybe this is a great thing to try," she went on. "That has never been part of my life, so it’s hard for me to judge. If you look in the mirror and you’re not happy with something and you want to fix it, fix it."

Klum opined that at the end of the day, it's "self-worth" and self-knowledge that makes someone "sexy."

"That oozes sexiness," she told the outlet. "When people are looking at every measurement of their booties, [or] at cellulite, it’s like, 'Is this really what makes me who I am? There’s so much more to me.' It’s about feeling great in your skin and knowing what you can do."

More than three decades after forming in Devon, England, rock trio Muse is back on the charts in a major way.

The band's new album, The Wow! Signal, debuted at No. 41 on the Billboard 200 this week as a new entry and received Billboard's "Gains In Performance" label, marking one of the strongest U.S. chart returns of the group's career. The album also entered the chart with a peak position of No. 41 in its first week.

The achievement arrives 32 years after Muse first formed in 1994 and follows the June 26 release of their tenth studio album through Warner Records and Helium-3.

The trio, Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme, has already enjoyed decades of success, but the latest chart movement shows renewed momentum for the veteran rock act in the streaming era.

Matthew Bellamy of Muse performs onstage at the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on Jan. 14, 2023 in Inglewood, California.

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Just one week earlier, The Wow! Signal earned Muse their eighth No. 1 album on the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart, putting the band level with Oasis, The Killers and Led Zeppelin on the all-time list for most U.K. chart-topping albums.

The album follows previous U.K. chart leaders Absolution, Black Holes and Revelations, The Resistance, The 2nd Law, Drones, Simulation Theory and Will of the People.

The Wow! Signal takes its name from the famous 1977 radio transmission known as the "Wow! Signal," which some scientists believed could have been evidence of extraterrestrial communication.

The album explores themes of cosmic mystery, loneliness and the possibility of contact with something greater than humanity. After years of largely self-producing their music, Muse decided to open the creative process to outside ideas.

The album produced five singles before release: "Unravelling," "Be with You," "Cryogen," "Hexagons" and "Nightshift Superstar."

"Hush" later became one of the album's most talked-about songs after featuring guest vocals from Ellie Goulding, marking the first time Muse included a featured vocalist on a studio recording.

The album's strong chart performance comes as Muse continues its global tour schedule.

The band's North American tour began in July, while a European arena run is scheduled to begin in November, including two nights at London's O2 Arena.

Critical reaction to the album has largely been positive.

Review aggregator Metacritic assigned the record a score of 67 out of 100 based on twelve reviews.

The Guardian's Alexis Petridis wrote: "There's something curiously admirable about its commitment to its utterly preposterous bit, its refusal to bow to any notion of maturity or good taste and instead double down in its own world. If you wouldn't want to live there all time, a visit is never boring."

Rolling Stone's Jon Dolan wrote that "as is often the case with this ostentatiously bombastic UK band, their music won't blow your mind so much as beat it into numb submission".

He also praised the closing track "Space Debris" as "proof that it'd be OK if Muse kept things a little less intense. Of course, if they did, they wouldn't be Muse."

The Billboard 200 debut adds another milestone to a career that has already produced more than 30 million album sales worldwide, two Grammy Awards and eight U.K. No. 1 albums.

Muse formed in 1994 after Bellamy, Howard and Wolstenholme played in separate school bands before eventually coming together and changing their name from Rocket Baby Dolls to Muse.

Thirty-two years later, the band is once again climbing the charts with a record built around heartbreak, space and the unknown, proving the veteran rock group's reach is still expanding in 2026.

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Out of all the bags in your closet, your backpack sees the most action. One weekend it’s stuffed with snacks, sunscreen, and a change of clothes for a camping trip. Next, it’s back to hauling a laptop, notebooks, chargers, and gym clothes for your commute. Finding one bag that can comfortably handle all of that without becoming too bulky for everyday use or too small for weekend plans can be difficult, but the Osprey Arcane Roll-Top Pack at REI makes it easy.

Normally $110, this spacious bag is currently marked down 38% to just $68. The adaptable roll-top design expands when you need extra space and cinches down when you’re carrying less, making it practical for every plan in your itinerary. 

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Available in black, burnt orange, olive, and khaki green, this roll-top pack has a clean and modern look while offering plenty of function. Its minimalist silhouette is built around a spacious 22-liter main compartment with a roll-top closure that secures with durable webbing and an aluminum buckle, allowing you to expand or compress the bag depending on what you're carrying. 

Inside, there's a padded sleeve that fits laptops up to 16 inches, plus a separate document sleeve to keep work, school, or travel essentials neatly organized. On the outside, a vertical zip pocket offers quick access to smaller items, while a front stash pocket is perfect for jackets, books, or anything you want to grab on the go.

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