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How much do you know about Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings?

Jennings became an interim guest host for the game show in January 2021 and the sole permanent host in December 2023. He first joined the show as a contestant, holding the title for the longest regular-season winning streak. Before all of this, he met his wife, Mindy Jennings (née Mindy Boam).

The couple was first introduced while attending Brigham Young University in Utah. Ken had a double major in English and computer science, while Mindy studied theater. They didn’t start dating immediately; it took the future Jeopardy! host nine months to ask her out (after telling Mindy’s roommate he planned to do so).

They got engaged while in college and married in 2000, the same year they graduated. Mindy began working as a preschool teacher.

Mindy stays out of the spotlight. She has not made any public appearances with her husband, nor does she have any public social media accounts.

The couple has two children: a son, Dylan, born in 2002, and a daughter, Caitlin, born in 2006. They also keep their family private.

Ken posted a rare photo of Dylan in a Seattle Mariners baseball jersey at a baseball stadium. He captioned the photo, “The last time his team made it to the playoffs, this guy wasn’t born yet. He just started his sophomore year of college. Congrats @Mariners!”

The 51-year-old told People in May that he and his son are trying to visit all the Major League ballparks.

“And so a lot of these are places I’ve never been, and so now I’m like, ‘Hey, I have trivia about Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. I know about the fountains and the waterfalls now,'” he told the outlet.

Ken added that Dylan is a trivia buff as well.

“He doesn’t want to compete in his dad’s domain, and that’s fine by me,” he said.

When it comes to supporting his family, the former Jeopardy! champion appears to have found financial success.

According to the Leaderboard of Legends, he has an all-time winnings of $4,370,700. Ken also hosts the game show, has published over a dozen books, and has his own podcast.

In 2020, he became a consulting producer for Jeopardy! and later cohosted the show in 2022 with Mayim Bialik. She left the show in 2023, making him the sole host.

Both hosts earned $4 million in 2023, per TV Line. Their wages were reportedly to increase by $1 million each year, which would mean Jennings earns up to $7 million annually.

Rylee Arnold’s boyfriend came to her defense after a rough round of critiques on Dancing With the Stars.

The 21-year-old pro dancer is partnered with podcaster Connor Wood for the 35th season of the ABC celebrity ballroom competition, but their Week 5 Super Bowl Night samba was criticized by judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough, who noted it wasn’t their best performance.  Arnold appeared taken aback, and Wood even looked on the verge of tears.

“Robbery,” Lyons wrote in an Instagram comment alongside a thumbs-down emoji. “It’s all fun and games until it’s time to give critique to Rylee I guess 🤔🤷,” he added.

After Arnold and Wood performed their samba while wearing matching bright orange fringed pants, Tonioli said they looked fit to work at a car wash.

“Sorry, I can’t get over those pants. Whatever happens, you’re gonna get a job at a car wash with that because I’m telling you, this really is like upstairs/downstairs,” he said. “Upstairs, obviously, the connection, the relation with Rylee is great, but [the pants] really hide a multitude of sins. You really didn’t have the correct hip foot action for the samba. … You know, you’ve really got it sorted moving forward. There is work to do.”

Inaba agreed, adding that while she liked the fun and humor of the dance, the duo “threw a lot of content.” “And unfortunately, it was mostly like there was no bounce action,” she added. “So, that was missing. And yeah, some timing.”

While Inaba acknowledged that Wood was still “learning,” she told the duo, “This wasn’t your best.”

Hough weighed in to add that he appreciated the couple’s commitment but that they needed to “keep working” on their technique.

On social media, fans praised Lyons for defending Arnold, who is the youngest-ever Dancing with the Stars pro after joining the cast at age 18.

“Defend your girl. This is so unfair to her,” one fan wrote.

“YESSS!! Why are they always sooo mean to Rylee?!!!” another wanted to know.

“Love you defending your girl!!!! The judges are horrible,” a third commenter added.

Arnold is in a long-distance relationship with Lyons while he attends Brigham Young University in Utah, where he plays football.

Last month, she told PEOPLE in 10  that the two stay connected through FaceTime when they are apart.

“Honestly, for us we just FaceTime every single night, we keep each other updated,” she shared.

“It makes your emotional connection so much deeper and I’m honestly grateful for it,” the DWTS pro dancer added of the long-distance romance. “It’s a good opportunity for him to focus on his life and really excel and for me as well. …We can still love each other, support each other aside and then when we see each other, it’s just that much better.”

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Betty Reid Soskin, who became a National Park Service ranger at 85 and continued working until she was 100, died at her home in Richmond, California, on Dec. 21, 2025. She was 104.

Soskin made history as the oldest serving ranger in the United States National Park Service (NPS). She retired on March 31, 2022, after helping visitors understand the experiences of Black women and other workers during World War II.

She worked at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California. Through her talks and tours, she shared stories about the people who helped the United States during the war, including those whose experiences were often left out of history books.

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Her family announced her death in a statement shared on her social media account. They remembered her as a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who had lived a full life.

Soskin’s story stands out because she began her work as a park ranger at an age when many people have already retired. She used her own memories to help the public learn about the past and understand how race shaped the lives of workers during the war.

Soskin was born Betty Charbonnet on Sept. 22, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan. Her family later returned to New Orleans, Louisiana, where her parents had roots. In 1927, a major flood destroyed the family’s home and business, leading them to move to the San Francisco Bay Area in California.

During World War II, Soskin worked as a file clerk at Boilermakers Union A-36 in Richmond, according to The Guardian. The union was segregated, meaning Black workers were separated from white workers.

Black women like Soskin were placed in an auxiliary group instead of being given the same opportunities as other workers. Her job involved sorting and filing cards rather than taking part in the work happening at the nearby shipyards.

In a 2007 interview with The San Francisco Chronicle, per The New York Times, she recalled the experience by saying, “I never had a sense of being anyone other than pushing papers.” 

She also said, “I wasn’t even always sure who the enemy was.”

Her wartime experience later became an important part of her work as a ranger.

In 2000, while working as an aide to California Assemblywoman Dion Aroner, Soskin joined a meeting about plans for the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. The park was created to honor people who worked on the American home front during World War II.

At the meeting, she noticed that the history being discussed did not fully reflect what Black workers had experienced.

“I was the only person of color in the room,” Soskin told Newsweek in 2020. “And as I began to introduce my part of the work, it was very clear that many of the stories of Richmond during the war were not being told.”

That moment helped shape her next chapter. She became a consultant for the park in 2003 and joined the National Park Service as a ranger in 2007, at the age of 85.

Rather than leaving her own experiences in the past, Soskin used them to help visitors understand a fuller picture of American history.

The popular image of Rosie the Riveter often showed a white woman wearing a red bandana. While the image represented women who took jobs in factories and shipyards, it did not show the full experiences of Black women who also worked during the war.

Soskin helped bring those missing stories into the park’s presentations and exhibits. She also spoke about the experiences of Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during the war.

Tom Leatherman, the park’s superintendent, praised her role in helping the park tell a more complete story.

“Because of Betty, we made sure we had African American scholars review our films and exhibits,” Leatherman told Glamour in 2018. “We also made sure we were looking out for other, often forgotten stories — Japanese American, Latino American, American Indian, and L.G.B.T.Q. narratives — that were equally important.”

Her work encouraged the park to include more voices and experiences in its historical accounts.

Before becoming a national figure, Soskin had built a life around family, music, business and community work.

In June 1945, she and her first husband, Mel Reid, opened Reid’s Records in Berkeley, California. The store specialized in music that included gospel, jazz and rhythm and blues. It became one of California’s early Black-owned record shops and remained open until 2019.

Soskin also wrote songs and performed them around the Bay Area during the 1960s and 1970s. Music gave her another way to share her thoughts and experiences.

She later worked in local government and became involved in community issues. Her work with California lawmakers eventually connected her to the planning of the historical park that would become central to her later life.

In 2018, she published her memoir, Sign My Name to Freedom. The book drew on her personal experiences and reflections, and a feature-length documentary about her music and life also began filming in 2016.

Her contributions earned recognition from several organizations. She received the National WWII Museum’s Silver Service Medallion and a commemorative coin from President Barack Obama in 2015. She also received honorary degrees and other awards for her work.

In September 2021, Soskin celebrated her 100th birthday while still serving as the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service.

When asked how it felt to be 100, she responded, “The same way I felt at 99.”

That same year, a middle school in El Sobrante, California, was renamed Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in her honor.

Soskin experienced a stroke in September 2019 but later returned to work in a limited role. She continued helping the park share its history, including through video conferences, before retiring in March 2022.

At the time of her retirement, she was 100 years old and held the distinction of being the oldest serving National Park Service ranger in the United States.

Soskin died at 104, but the stories she shared remain part of the historical record.

By bringing her own memories into the park, Betty Reid Soskin helped generations of visitors see that understanding history means listening to people whose voices were not always heard.

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It’s already the most wonderful time of year for Dolly Parton fans. The legendary songstress and humanitarian will forever be the bearer of good tidings thanks to her official brand’s holiday collection. Among this year’s many highlights is the Dolly Parton Mock Neck Christmas Sweatshirt, a suitably sweet and sassy top that also happens to be super warm.

The fact that it sounds a little like the icon herself is no coincidence. The sweatshirt will keep you feeling toasty and smiling bright every time you slip into it, and it’s only $17 at Walmart right now. Available in XXS to 4X, it’s finally back in stock after select sizes sold out over the last couple of weeks. 

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Etched with “Have a Holly Dolly Christmas” in an arch over a colorful image of Dolly herself decked out in spectacular Mrs. Claus gear, the sweatshirt is a charming choice for anyone who adores the singer. The deep red fabric complements Dolly’s fitted red dress perfectly, while a holiday tree and oversized gift box add to the festive motif.

Made from a cotton and polyester blend, this pullover is designed for all-day comfort. The slightly dropped shoulders give it a classic vibe, while an elevated mock neck offers extra coverage to keep you even more comfortable when temperatures plummet. Whether you’re throwing it on to run errands or just relaxing at home, this will instantly infuse any activity with the spirit of the season.

It’s more polished than an ordinary sweatshirt, too — exactly as you might expect from the house of Dolly! Ribbed trim and a clean silhouette give it an attractive shape that’s ideal for pairing with anything from your favorite leggings to baggy joggers or sweatpants. And you could just as easily wear it with dress pants to a casual holiday party.

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Several shoppers noted that the fit is true to size. It’s “very soft,” according to one reviewer who dubbed it their “go-to Christmas sweatshirt.” Another person praised the “excellent quality” and “vivid colors.”

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If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, this shopper-loved style is sure to be a hit. It’s equally great for country music fans and anyone who enjoys playful holiday attire! Grab the Dolly Parton Mock Neck Christmas Sweatshirt in your preferred size while it’s still available at Walmart.

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Football season is in full swing, and whether you’re a die-hard fan who never misses a snap or someone who’s just there for the snacks, we can all agree on one thing: Game day food is serious business. From wings and nachos to burgers and dips, sometimes what’s on the table is just as exciting as what’s happening on the field.

And now, Burger King wants in on the action.

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The fast-food chain has rolled out a new stadium-inspired Game Day Menu featuring two cheesy additions designed to bring a little tailgate flavor to your next meal. There’s a beefy pretzel burger loaded with bacon, crispy onions and nacho cheese, plus a new way to enjoy the chain’s popular Chicken Fries. If that wasn’t enough to get your attention, Burger King is also giving customers a chance to win up to $5,000 in cash and other prizes.

No need to paint your face or fight for a parking spot at the stadium. Just bring your appetite.

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The new lineup features two items inspired by the kind of food you’d expect at a football stadium, with plenty of cheese. Because really, what’s game day without a little nacho cheese?

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This is the new menu’s headliner. Burger King starts with a quarter-pound flame-grilled beef patty and piles on American cheese, crispy bacon, crispy onions and nacho cheese sauce. Everything is tucked inside a warm, soft SuperPretzel pretzel bun.

It’s basically a mashup of a cheeseburger and your favorite stadium pretzel, with a little extra crunch from the onions and bacon. With both American cheese and nacho cheese sauce in the mix, this burger isn’t playing defense when it comes to flavor.

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If you’re a fan of Burger King’s Chicken Fries, the second addition should look familiar. The chain is serving its signature crispy, dippable Chicken Fries with a side of nacho cheese sauce.

It’s a simple addition, but one that makes plenty of sense for a game-day menu. Chicken Fries are already built for snacking, sharing and eating without much fuss. Add a little nacho cheese for dipping, and you’ve got something that feels right at home next to a plate of wings or a bowl of chips.

In announcing the new menu, Joel Yashinsky, chief marketing officer of Burger King US&C, emphasized the connection between game day and sharing food with friends and family.

“Game day is about more than just the game. It’s about bringing people together over delicious and fun food,” Yashinsky said.

Burger King isn’t bringing only food to the game. To celebrate the launch, the chain introduced a four-week digital sweepstakes that gives Royal Perks members a chance to win weekly cash prizes of up to $5,000, plus a collection of Burger King-branded goodies.

Other prizes include $20 digital Burger King gift cards, mini coolers, football and net sets, and cornhole sets. In other words, a few things that could come in handy at your next tailgate.

Royal Perks members can enter with an eligible purchase or by redeeming their rewards crowns. You can also enter for free, so you don’t have to buy anything for a chance to win.

The sweepstakes runs through Nov. 1 and is open to eligible Royal Perks members in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., who meet the age requirements. Visit Burger King’s Game Day page for entry details, official rules and the complete list of prizes.

When and Where Can You Get the New Game Day Menu?

Burger King’s Game Day Pretzel Burger and Chicken Fries with Nacho Cheese Sauce debuted October 6 and are available at participating restaurants nationwide. The chain hasn’t announced an end date for the menu, so if either item sounds like your kind of game-day snack, it may be worth checking your local Burger King sooner rather than later.

Whether your team is headed to the playoffs or already testing your loyalty, there’s at least something worth cheering about on the menu. After all, you can’t control the scoreboard, but you can control the snacks.

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Selma Blair’s on-again and off-again boyfriend, Andy Kiernan, is asking people to keep the actress and her son in their thoughts following her arrest after an alleged altercation aboard a Delta Air Lines flight. Kiernan has spoken out as the Cruel Intentions star faces assault charges stemming from the incident and its aftermath in New York.

“Pray for Selma,” Kiernan wrote on his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, October 13 (via Daily Mail). He went on to describe Blair as someone with a “good heart” and said she had not yet received the help she needed. He also appealed to followers to pray for her son, Arthur, whom Blair shares with her former partner, fashion designer Jason Bleick. 

Kiernan’s message offered a glimpse of the personal concern surrounding the case, though he did not publicly detail what he believes Blair needs or explain the circumstances of the alleged incident.

The pair have been linked since 2024, when they were spotted together publicly. Blair previously spoke about finding love with a “Midwest man” in an interview with Us Weekly, without identifying him by name. Their current relationship status has not been confirmed.

Kiernan’s appeal comes as questions remain about what happened during Blair’s flight and the medical circumstances her representatives say contributed to the episode.

Blair, 54, was traveling from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday, October 11, when she allegedly became physically aggressive toward flight attendants. Reports said two crew members sustained injuries, and the pilot requested medical assistance before the plane arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Blair was taken to a hospital for evaluation after landing. Her representative said she had experienced a medical emergency, adding that she received immediate treatment and was in stable condition. The situation continued after the flight. Prosecutors accused Blair of kicking a Port Authority police officer while she was being transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, as well as kicking a nurse at the hospital.

Blair appeared in Queens Criminal Court on Monday, October 12, and pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault. Her attorney, Shawn Barnes, argued that the alleged conduct was not intentional. He cited missed doses of medication for Blair’s multiple sclerosis, a recent head injury, and exhaustion, saying the factors contributed to severe confusion and disorientation.

A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and Blair was released. The FBI is also investigating the alleged in-flight conduct, which could lead to separate federal proceedings.

Blair, known for Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions, has not been convicted of the charges. Her next state court appearance is scheduled for January 19, 2027.

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Christmas is already here at Great American Family! While it’s not even Halloween, the network is looking to hook in viewers who love the holidays and there are plenty of them! Great American Family started their holiday program last week with A Second Chance Christmas starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe and this week, fans will have the pleasure of a fun and adorable movie with some great music from Broadway star Laura Osnes and country singer Chuck Wicks in Silver Bells at Christmas.

Let’s take a look at Silver Bells at Christmas including premiere date, cast, plot details and more!

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In the small town of Comfort, Kentucky, Ginny Nolan (Osnes) is determined to save her late mother’s cherished Christmas shop, Silver Bells, before mounting repairs cause it to close. When ambitious entrepreneur Nick Day (McPartlin) arrives with plans to buy the shop, Ginny finds herself at odds with his vision for the future but also drawn to him on a personal level. As her former music partner – and almost first love – Tyler Benton (Wicks) returns home to participate in a Christmas songwriting showcase, old feelings resurface. Caught between Nick’s compelling offer and obvious interest in her, and Tyler’s renewed connection, Ginny must choose between protecting the past she loves and embracing a future that could change her heart forever.

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Silver Bells at Christmas will have its world premiere on Great American Pure Flix on Thursday, Oct. 15. It will have its broadcast premiere on Great American Family and GFAM+ on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Primarily a stage actress, Osnes has led the cast of several Broadway shows including Grease, Bonnie and Clyde, South Pacific and Anything Goes. Last year she starred in A Dash of Christmas for Great American Family. In previous years, she has starred in such films as Christmas in Tahoe, One Royal Holiday and Raise a Glass to Love.

Osnes counts Proverbs 3:5-6 as one of her life’s verses. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. In regard to the verse, Osnes said, “God has proven His faithfulness time and time again in my life, especially when I’m facing the unknown… which is never an easy place to be! I’m constantly comforted knowing He will always lead me on a straight path, as I continue to trust and surrender to Him.”

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McPartlin is probably best known for his role as Devon “Captain Awesome” on the NBC series, Chuck. Born and raised in Chicago, McPartlin is also a board certified personal trainer. He previously starred in A Very Vermont Christmas on Hallmark Channel.

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Wicks is a country singer and radio personality. His first single, “Stealing Cinderella” was released the year he signed with RCA Records. He previously dated singer and professional dancer Julianne Hough and the two competed together on Dancing with the Stars. He later married Kasi Williams Morstad, the sister of singer Jason Aldean.

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Ellen Barkin is making it clear that there’s no age restriction on platinum blonde hair.

The legendary actress, 72, has navigated everything from comedy to drama with roles in This Boy’s Life and Drop Dead Gorgeous. She earned an Emmy Award for her role in Before Women Had Wings, and continues to hit the film and TV realm frequently. But the star made a rare red carpet appearance at the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ “This Is Crazy” Benefit Performance at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, and stole the show with her striking look. Boasting platinum blonde hair, the star made it clear she can pull off any look with ease.

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Barkin is known for her diverse acting abilities. She tackled This Boy’s Life, the onscreen depiction of Tobias Wolff‘s beloved memoir, back in 1993. The film also starred Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. In 1999, she made it clear she’s got comedic chops to spare in her role as Kirsten’s Dunst‘s beer can and cigarette-grasping mother, Annette, in the cult favorite comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous. The film, which starred Allison Janney as her best friend Loretta, went down in comedy history as a classic that will be remembered for the ages.

Check out a hilarious scene from the movie below, which shows Barkin in her hospital bed with a beer can permanently stuck to her hand:

Earlier this year, The Hollywood Reporter shared that Barkin appears in Oliver Stone‘s upcoming film, White Lies, alongside Josh Hartnett, Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe, and Homer Gere.

The piece noted that Stone also wrote the film, which is described as “an intimate and provocative drama that explores family, loss, pain, and uncovers how love can change shape during our lifetimes.”

“The cast was a delight from beginning to end. And the Italian crew was the warmest I ever worked with. I’m profoundly grateful for this opportunity,” Stone shared in a statement.

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Nearly 50 years after Three’s Company premiered, Joyce DeWitt is revealing what made her connection with John Ritter so special from the very first day they met.

DeWitt, 77, starred alongside Ritter for all eight seasons of the hit ABC sitcom, playing Janet Wood opposite Ritter’s Jack Tripper. But according to the actress, the chemistry viewers saw between the two wasn’t something they had to work particularly hard to create.

“For John and I, the day that we met, our bodies were talking to each other,” DeWitt said in a new interview with RadarOnline.

The actress wasn’t talking about romantic chemistry. Instead, she was describing an almost instinctive physical connection that made the pair perfectly matched for Three’s Company’s famously frantic slapstick comedy.

“It’s like we knew instantly, like if he swung high, I ducked low,” DeWitt explained. “If I ran low, he would swing high.”

That connection became essential to the comedy that made Three’s Company one of television’s biggest hits after its 1977 premiere.

“We didn’t even have to talk,” DeWitt said. “My body knew what his body was going to do and his knew what mine was going to do.”

DeWitt said that behind the apparent chaos was careful preparation. She and Ritter would choreograph their physical comedy before performing the scenes at full speed in front of an audience.

Then, she joked, they would “hope you bounce correctly backwards and that you survive it.”

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“And the fun of that is extraordinary,” DeWitt continued. “And the audience, I think, can see and feel the realness of it and get caught up in the play of it, which is so joyful.”

There also didn’t seem to be much the two weren’t willing to try in pursuit of a laugh.

“The truth we were willing to do any stupid thing we could think of that we thought would make people laugh,” DeWitt said.

Three’s Company premiered on March 15, 1977, with Ritter, DeWitt and Suzanne Somers starring as roommates Jack, Janet and Chrissy. The sitcom ran for eight seasons before ending in 1984.

Ritter died suddenly on Sept. 11, 2003, at age 54 after suffering an acute aortic dissection.

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More than two decades later, his co-stars and family continue to celebrate the actor’s comedy legacy. In fact, DeWitt will help do exactly that next month.

The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health recently announced the Come And Knock On Our Door Tour, which will celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Three’s Company with celebrity staged readings of the sitcom’s original pilot.

DeWitt and Ritter’s widow Amy Yasbeck will co-host the first event at Joe’s Pub in New York City on Nov. 2, with American Pie star Jason Biggs stepping into Ritter’s role as Jack Tripper.

The tour will continue in 2027 with stops in Dallas, Cleveland and Los Angeles while raising money for aortic health research, education and advocacy.

For DeWitt, some of the strongest memories appear to live in the physical comedy they created together, an unspoken language between two performers who seemed to know exactly what the other was about to do.

Nearly 50 years later, audiences are still laughing at the results.

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Sylvester Stallone may be recognized for his dangerous action stunts throughout his career, but the actor is now paying the price and warning others.

The actor’s first leading role in the action genre was in none other than his 1982 cult classic, First Blood. Stallone has kept fans on their toes with franchise installments, including Rambo, The Expendables, Escape Plan, and many more ever since. While his breakthrough role in Rocky is a sports drama, the actor became notorious for taking on the real-life role of a boxer.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Stallone admits that he has “millions of regrets” after decades of being an action star. Not only from the physicality of playing his roles, but the stunts he performed that have led to more than a few surgeries.

“Millions, millions of regrets. I could literally spend a half hour talking about injuries, the amount, not even like one, I’m talking about 30 hours, 30 minutes of just individual ones, because it becomes compounded,” explained the actor.

“I have been injured many, many times, but after ‘Expendables,’ I ended up with nine back operations, three neck fusions. Both shoulders ripped out, eye, you know, all kinds of lens put … it’s been brutal.”

The actor adds that he’s never been quite the same since getting multiple surgeries to fix on-set injuries. At 80 years old, Stallone admits that he has “to make peace with the pain as much as you can.”

Despite countless accolades and recognition in Hollywood as one of the best action stars of all time, Stallone isn’t shy to admit that his injuries aren’t something to be proud of.

“I mean, just ask every football player in the world. So yeah, that and people go, ‘Aren’t you proud of them?’ No. I think I’m an idiot for doing that. I’m proud that I broke myself in pieces. Like, duh, no,” he explained.

There’s no denying that up-and-coming actors have looked up to Stallone’s generation of blockbuster stars. After years of injuries, Stallone advises young actors that its best to leave stuntwork to the professionals.

“Don’t be a stage hawk, or whatever you call it, a showboat. I know a lot of people are thinking about doing stunts … don’t. Don’t. Let the pro do it,” Stallone said. “Let me explain something, you cannot beat gravity, when you hit the ground, you lose, and it’s going to come back.”

Stallone isn’t the only one whose mended after on-set injuries, with Arnold Schwartznegger having been injured on the set of every single action movie he has ever starred in. Jackie Chan has famously been the most injured actor in cinema, with a reported over 200 distinct injuries and a Guinness World Record for the most performed stunts.

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Kylie Kelce is opening up about how she’s learning to protect her children as her family has skyrocketed into the spotlight over the past few years.

In a recent podcast episode of The Squeeze, hosted by Tay and Taylor Lautner, the 34-year-old mother of four shared that she’s “still navigating” how to set boundaries between her family and the public, especially on social media.

“As life has gone on and things have changed, I post infrequently overall, and I post even less frequently,” she said. “I made it a point to stop putting [my kids’] faces on my social media.”

And while she may have been somewhat known as the wife of former NFL player Jason, she never mentioned that her new sister-in-law is Taylor Swift, after the pop star tied the knot with her brother-in-law Travis in July — a gamechanger for the whole Kelce crew’s notoriety.

Specifically, Kylie recalled that after her kids were featured in a 2023 Prime Video documentary highlighting Jason’s retirement from the NFL — which premiered weeks after Travis and Swift’s relationship went public — she realized it’s easy for fans to believe they have access to the family’s personal life.

“They were included in [the documentary], and that was really the turning point for me to understand that people can’t draw a line for themselves, and I think that sometimes you have to very clearly draw it for them.”

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In addition to posting less about her kids, or not at all, she also shared that if one of her daughters appears on video during the parents’ respective podcast recordings, the clip won’t be used on social media. She also said any brand deal or sponsorship she or Jason participates in will not include their girls.

“I feel really strongly about going forward just for their safety to not include them in anything,” she said.

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You’d think a bird that “isn’t for sale” would stay that way.

Kelly Clarkson spent the weekend feuding with a Brooklyn curiosity shop over a singing bird named Molly. She posted about it twice, the store put out a statement, and her first post is sitting at 46.1 million views.

Now Molly has a price again. It’s $15 million.

“We’ve raised the price due to popular demand,” Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin said Tuesday, Oct. 13. That’s 1,000 times the $15,000 tag the shop put on the bird long before Clarkson walked in.

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Clarkson stopped by the Atlantic Avenue shop on Saturday, Oct. 10, and said an employee eyed her like she couldn’t afford it. She told her followers to check the place out if they enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts‘ character in Pretty Woman.

Art of Play’s Instagram statement came the next day. Molly, the store said, is a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing automaton that’s permanently attached to the wall and “isn’t for sale.” The statement signed off by quoting Clarkson’s own No. 1 hit, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).”

Clarkson wasn’t buying it. In a second post on Sunday, she said the employee had told her Molly was for sale at $15,000, “and now it’s not for sale.”

It is now. It just costs more.

Footage aired Tuesday on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast shows a woman identified as Clarkson walking in with two children around 2:49 p.m. Saturday. Her exchange by Molly’s wall, with a person the hosts identified as one of the owners, lasts seconds.

She’s inside for about five minutes total. Her first post went up at 3:09 p.m.

Related: Kelly Clarkson Blasts Local Store After Poor Shopping Experience: ‘You’re an Idiot’

Rubin spoke with reporters Tuesday morning and called the whole thing “an insane misunderstanding.” Once she took it online, he said, it became “asymmetrical social warfare.” He also said Clarkson had put the store in danger.

Fans are split, with many still in her corner and some turning on her.

Don’t go looking for Molly online. As of Wednesday, she isn’t anywhere on Art of Play’s website. The priciest bird item you can actually put in your cart there is a $2,400 hummingbird flipbook machine.

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Sylvester Stallone is getting ready to walk his daughter Sophia down the aisle, but the wedding bill may mean he can’t slow down anytime soon.

While appearing on Live with Kelly and Mark on Tuesday, October 13, Stallone, 80, was asked by cohost Kelly Ripa how much he was willing to spend on Sophia’s upcoming ceremony. 

“Oh, man, it’s almost embarrassing to say — but I can’t retire,” Sylvester said as the audience laughed. “I can’t retire.”

“I’m serious!” he added.

Sophia announced that she was engaged to Michael Sheehan on August 28, posting photos of his proposal on Instagram alongside the caption, “Forever with my best friend.” 

Stallone had plenty of good things to say about his future son-in-law during the interview, calling Sheehan “a great guy.” The actor also shared that Sheehan asked for his approval before taking the next step with Sophia. 

“He actually asked for her hand,” Stallone said, leading Ripa to quip, “He must have been terrified!”

Cohost Mark Consuelos then brought up one of Stallone’s most famous movie roles, referencing a line from Rocky II. In the film, Rocky Balboa asks Adrian, “I was wonderin’ if, uh, you wouldn’t mind marryin’ me very much.”

Consuelos joked about whether Sheehan had used a similar line when asking to marry Sophia. “I won’t leave no hair in the sink,” Stallone joked, quoting another promise Rocky makes to Adrian in the film.

The action star was impressed by how “very confident” Sheehan was when he asked to marry his daughter.

“I went, ‘Wow, good luck, pal,’” he quipped, adding that his wife, Jennifer Flavin, needed to be there to keep things in check as the “referee.” 

Stallone and Flavin married in 1997 and share three daughters, Sophia, 30, Sistine, 28, and Scarlet, 24. He also has two sons from his first marriage to Sasha Czack, Seargeoh, 47, and Sage, who died in 2012 at age 36. 

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German police have seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl outside a fast-food restaurant in Cologne, with investigators examining whether two young men deliberately controlled the machine during the incident.

According to the Associated Press, the incident occurred late on Saturday, October 10, in the western German city. Police said the robot allegedly approached the teenager from behind, touched her buttocks and made thrusting movements toward her.

The robot’s suspected owner, a 16-year-old boy, and his 19-year-old companion are accused of recording and livestreaming the encounter on social media, according to authorities. Neither suspect had been charged as of October 14.

Officers responding to the incident reportedly located the two young men nearby. The robot was found in the trunk of a Volkswagen and was seized along with the suspects’ mobile phones as evidence.

According to CBS News, the machine stood approximately four feet tall and had a red-and-gold exterior. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and online recordings to establish exactly what happened.

Authorities are also examining whether the robot’s movements were remotely controlled, programmed in advance or carried out independently.

One person involved reportedly claimed on TikTok that the robot had accidentally collided with a woman while avoiding another passerby. However, longer videos circulating online appeared to show the machine making sexually suggestive movements after the contact, CBS News reported.

The investigation presents an unusual challenge for German authorities because existing sexual harassment laws generally require direct physical contact between people. Investigators are instead examining the incident as a suspected sexually motivated insult, while also considering possible violations involving the unauthorized publication of images.

Cologne police spokesman Christoph Bermel told the Associated Press that authorities had not encountered this type of incident before, describing it as new territory for law enforcement.

Police have also warned against making inappropriate comments about the incident or sharing material that could further harm the victim.

The case raises questions about accountability when robots are used to carry out potentially criminal acts. While humanoid robots are increasingly accessible to private owners, investigators must determine who controlled the machine and whether its actions were intentional.

For now, the robot and the two mobile phones remain evidence in an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not announced charges against either suspect.

The Chicago Fire Season 15 premiere brought much-needed answers, making it clear that death isn’t the only outcome for firefighters on a call. There was a lot to take on with Cruz learning that he may never be a firefighter again, Severide becoming Captain at Firehouse 51, and the new probies joining the family.

Now it’s time to delve into the next episode, and it looks like things are about to get worse before they can get better. We break down the events of Chicago Fire Season 15 Episode 2, titled “Rattle the Cage.”

In “New Blood,” viewers got answers to their burning questions after the Season 14 finale. Cruz had been paralyzed, and while there is a slim chance that he may be able to walk again, the MRI scans showed that he will likely never return to his firefighting duties.

Meanwhile, Severide took over as Captain, while Kidd got the opportunity to becoming a training officer. That means more probies are at Firehouse 51, and they all have something to prove.

For the rest of Firehouse 51, they’re just trying to move forward after the events of the fire. Chief Pascal is no longer around, Vasquez chose firefighting over being a cop, and there are a few tensions between Vasquez and Novak, since it’s clear he decided not to start a relationship with her.

In “Rattle the Cage,” the Oct. 14 episode of Chicago Fire, cracks in Stellaride’s armor will start to show. They didn’t want Severide’s promotion to affect them, but with Severide feeling the pressure from the top, he has to say no to Kidd’s requests at times. It looks like she may be pushing for a yes, and that leads to him snapping at her.

Can the two survive this transition? It’s hard to tell, especially considering Kidd also has pressure from above. Her probies aren’t fitting in all that well, with one of the newbies attacking Vasquez in the locker room. 

While all that goes on, Novak and Violet will get some focus. They come across a mental health facility that has some red flags. As strong supporters of mental health, they’re sure to look into the facility more to see what’s really going on.

Take a look at the promo:

“Rattle the Cage” airs on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. You can watch live via the channel, whether through your cable provider or through a service like Fubo TV or Sling TV.

You’ll be able to watch on-demand via Peacock on Thursday morning, usually around 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT.

Take a look at the images NBC has released for the new episode.

CHICAGO FIRE — “Rattle the Cage” Episode 1502 — Pictured: (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak, Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Planning that dream European getaway usually comes with a catch if you don’t live right next to a massive gateway hub: dragging luggage through a connecting domestic airport, racing across terminals, and burning precious hours of vacation time before your journey across the Atlantic even begins.

For travelers based in Southern California and throughout the South, escaping to Paris just became delightfully effortless.

Air France has officially revealed that it is launching nonstop flights from both San Diego, California, and Nashville, Tennessee, directly into Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport for the summer 2027 travel season. As Air France confirmed in its official route announcement, “Air France will be the only airline to operate nonstop flights from Paris to these two destinations, as well as the only airline to serve Nashville from continental Europe.”

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Both routes will take off aboard modern Airbus A350-900 aircraft, operating three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Flights between Paris and San Diego kick off first on May 3, 2027, letting West Coast sunseekers trade tacos and Coronado strolls for warm croissants and Seine walks without having to brave LAX traffic. Flight AF058 departs Paris at 10:10 a.m. to land in San Diego by 12:50 p.m. the same day, while outbound flight AF059 leaves San Diego at 3:10 p.m. to arrive in Paris at 11:05 a.m. the following morning.

Just a few days later, on May 14, 2027, Nashville officially joins the lineup. Music lovers heading between the Grand Ole Opry and the Eiffel Tower will notice an affectionate Easter egg tucked into the schedule: the carrier designated the route as flight AF046. The flight number serves as a clever tribute to country music royalty Dolly Parton, honoring 1946, the year the iconic Tennessee legend was born. For outbound travelers, flight AF047 will depart Nashville at 6:55 p.m. and touch down in Paris at 10:15 a.m. the next day, letting you sleep overnight on the plane and wake up just in time for lunch in the French capital.

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The dual additions bring Air France’s roster to 20 destinations across the United States for the summer 2027 season, joining major spots like Boston, New York, Orlando, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Tickets officially opened for booking on October 14, 2026, meaning travelers ready to lock in their dream European holiday can already claim their seats. For anyone eager to explore the world while skipping the layovers, Air France promises that whether you are drawn to the lively rhythms of Tennessee or California’s sunny coast, these journeys offer “an authentic immersion” while keeping the entire trip smooth and easy from gate to gate.

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When Billy Crystal and his family returned to the charred remains of their Pacific Palisades home, a single small rock in the rubble gave him hope.

“The first thing we retrieved was this rock I picked up shortly after we moved in 46 years ago,” Crystal, 78, shared with People. Each stone was engraved with one word, and he scattered them around the garden, rearranging them over the years. The words were welcome, dream, patience, and laughter.

His daughter, Lindsay, spotted the laughter rock. “The fact that that was the first thing [we found]? We’ll be okay,” he said.

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Laughter has long been Crystal’s way through loss. His Tony-winning solo show, 700 Sundays, looked back on his early life and the 700 Sundays he spent with his father, who died suddenly of a heart attack at 54. In the wake of that devastation, he turned to humor to cope.

“When I was 15, I was there with my grieving mother, watching her rebuild her life at 49, and my job was to keep her laughing,” the When Harry Met Sally… star told People.

Twenty-two years later, Crystal has written another play, 860; this one came from the heartbreak of losing his home and his longtime friend, Rob Reiner. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their home in December 2025. Their son, Nick, is awaiting trial in connection with their deaths.

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Still, Crystal says his new Broadway show is about far more than grief and tragedy. “This is a story about resilience,” he said. “This is a story about family. This is a story about laughing, loving, support, moving forward, and facing things you never thought were possible.”

Bernie Taupin said he doesn’t regret co-writing a song that has been named one of the worst of all time.

In an interview with MOJO magazine, the legendary songwriter said he is happy he wrote the lyrics to the 1985 Starship song “We Built This City.” He also admitted he realizes the song has been widely panned, despite reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and takes the title proudly.

“I wear it as a badge of honor that it was voted the Worst Song of All Time by several periodicals,” Taupin, 76, shared with the outlet. “At the same time, as I always say, people don’t understand that the original song was much different. But that song has paid the rent for many decades.”

In 2004, Blender magazine named “We Built This City” as the worst song ever, topping Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart” and Wang Chung’s “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” for the notorious title. At the time, Starship singer Grace Slick said of the song, “This is not me.  Now you’re an actor. It’s the same as Meryl Streep playing Joan of Arc.”

Co-written by Taupin, Martin Page, Dennis Lambert and Peter Wolf, “We Built This City” was originally a mid-tempo song inspired by the closure of live music clubs in Los Angeles, but it turned into a polished high-energy “corporate rock” track.

Taupin once told GQ the finished song was unrecognizable from his original draft.

“The original song was… a very dark song about how club life in L.A. was being killed off and live acts had no place to go,” he revealed. “A producer named Peter Wolf—not the J. Geils Peter Wolf, but a big-time pop guy and Austrian record producer—got ahold of the demo and totally changed it.… If you heard the original demo, you wouldn’t even recognize the song.”

In 2025, Slick told The Guardian she hated the lyrics to “We Built This City.”

“I thought they were ridiculous,” she said. “There isn’t a city built on rock ’n’ roll! Los Angeles was built on oil and oranges and the movie business.”

“He’s British,” she added of Taupin. “And London obviously isn’t built on rock’n’roll. Stupid song. But our producer said, ‘Yeah, but it’s a hit.’ And he was right.”

The “White Rabbit” singer revealed that she only agreed to record the song because she was trying to make up with her bandmates after her previous wild behavior. “So to make up for it. I was sober all through the ’80s … which was a mistake!” the Starship alum cracked.

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The biggest reaction at Star Trek’s 60-year anniversary New York Comic Con panel went to a very famous fan. Ben Stiller, a lifelong Trekkie, used his time on stage with William Shatner to show one of his biggest treasures from the original series, and the crowd roared.

The unveiling took place Saturday, October 10, at the Javits Center and filled the second half of the Star Trek Universe panel. Stiller led the discussion about the franchise’s 60th anniversary, and Shatner, 95, bantered about the series’ early failures and the shortcomings of his hotel room, which became a running gag.

Stiller played clips from the original series and watched Shatner react. After a scene from “The Enemy Within,” he revealed that he owns the tunic from that episode. “I don’t have a tunic!” Shatner protested.

Then Stiller turned to a box covered in black fabric and revealed what was inside: a Gorn head. The moment drew the biggest reaction from the audience. The Gorn is the reptilian alien Shatner’s Captain Kirk fought in the 1967 episode “Arena.”

Stiller’s collection is well documented. The only known surviving original Gorn head reportedly belongs to Stiller, who bought it at auction in 2006 for a reported $27,500. Coverage of the panel did not say whether the head on stage was that one.

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His collection also includes Spock ears. Stiller bought a pair worn by Leonard Nimoy on the original series and that Nimoy later sent him a second pair after spotting the first in Tropic Thunder. Stiller said in 2025 that the ears are his “most treasured possession,” and he described his Star Trek memorabilia as his greatest indulgence.

The reveal came during a busy stretch for Shatner. His documentary The Sixty-Year Mission, which he executive produced, was scheduled to open in Regal theaters October 9. He also missed the franchise’s 60th anniversary panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July, reportedly because of a prior engagement. The NYCC panel also set a March 2027 premiere for the second and final season of Starfleet Academy, with Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt joining as guest stars. The anniversary has also included a Hall H celebration at San Diego Comic-Con in July, headlined by George Takei, who played Sulu in the original series.

Stiller and Shatner have worked together before. Stiller appeared in The Truth Is in the Stars, a documentary Shatner hosted, and Shatner had a cameo alongside Stiller in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.

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Thanksgiving tablescapes are one of the most fun ways to bring a little seasonal magic into your home. Whether you love layering plates, lighting candles, arranging mini pumpkins or adding a few natural touches, the right table decor can make even a casual family dinner feel like a special occasion. With delicious food and loved ones gathered around, a thoughtfully styled table makes the holiday feel even more memorable.

Enter Target, where a gorgeous patterned table runner is ready to give your dining table a cozy autumn makeover. The Leaf Print Table Runner by Threshold features an earthy brown palette and a charming botanical design that feels right at home with your favorite fall decor. Its soft, understated look makes it a simple addition to a Thanksgiving table, whether you’re going for rustic farmhouse vibes, a natural woodland theme or something a little more elegant.

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At 72 inches long and 14 inches wide, the runner can help anchor your table decor without completely covering the surface underneath. I’d pair it with cream-colored dinner plates, simple cloth napkins and a few mini gourds for an effortlessly pulled-together look. Add a pair of tapered candles or a low arrangement of seasonal foliage, and you’ve got a festive centerpiece that feels warm and inviting.

Priced at $15, this Target find is also a budget-friendly way to give your dining room a seasonal refresh. Because the leaf pattern isn’t overly flashy, you can leave it out all autumn, using it for everything from weekend brunches to cozy dinner parties long after Thanksgiving. It’s a versatile piece that works beautifully with decorations you probably already own.

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Shoppers also love the runner’s appearance and details. One reviewer called it “Such a cute and affordable way to dress up the dining table!” Another shared, “This is a beautiful fall runner, and it’s gonna be great this season and many seasons to come. The quality is wonderful. It’s thick [and] very intricate.”

The earthy palette is another highlight, with one shopper noting, “I love the earthy color of the leaves printed on this runner, the other colors give it an overall lovely soft look.”

If you’re planning your table design or want an easy way to make your home feel more autumn-ready, this pretty runner is worth a look. Sometimes, one well-chosen seasonal accent is all it takes to make your dining space feel warm, welcoming and ready for seconds.

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