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Scott Hamilton turns 68 today, capping a career that took him from a childhood health scare to the top of the Olympic podium.

Hamilton was adopted as an infant and, as a toddler, developed a mysterious condition that stalled his growth for years. Doctors couldn’t pinpoint a cause, but skating became part of his recovery, and he never left the ice. He broke through at the 1981 U.S. Championships with a performance strong enough to earn a standing ovation before he’d even finished, and he didn’t lose another amateur competition for the rest of his career.

That run culminated at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, where Hamilton won gold in men’s figure skating. It was the first Olympic gold medal for an American man in the sport since David Jenkins won in 1960, ending a 24-year drought. Hamilton clinched the title on the strength of his compulsory figures and short program, even though Canada’s Brian Orser edged him in the free skate.

By the time he turned professional later that year, Hamilton had already racked up four consecutive U.S. titles and four consecutive World Championships. He spent two years touring with Ice Capades before co-founding Stars on Ice, the touring show he helped run for 15 years. He also became known for his signature backflip, a move so difficult it was actually against International Skating Union rules for most of his career, though he still performed it in exhibitions.

After retiring from performing, Hamilton built a second career as a broadcaster, calling figure skating for CBS and later NBC across multiple Olympic Games. He’s also spent decades as a cancer survivor and advocate, founding the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation to support cancer research and patients.

Nearly 42 years after his gold medal moment in Sarajevo, Hamilton is still one of the most recognizable figures in American figure skating history.

Guy Ritchie’s high-society crime caper The Gentlemen is officially getting even bigger. The newly released Season 2 trailer proves it, complete with a familiar face from another beloved British period drama.

Hugh Bonneville, best known for his role in Downton Abbey, is joining the cast as Lord Hawthorne, an aristocrat who finds himself pulled into Eddie Horniman’s (Theo James) ambitious efforts to expand his criminal empire. It’s a fitting bit of casting continuity, given that James also appeared in Downton Abbey earlier in his career (RIP, Kemal Pamuk), making Bonneville’s arrival feel like something of a reunion within Ritchie’s stately, scheming world.

In Season 2, Eddie and Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) are expanding their criminal operation internationally, taking their business to the lakeside villas of Italy. But Eddie also has his sights set on reclaiming the influence his family once had. “Four hundred years ago, this estate spread out as far as the eye could see,” Eddie says in the trailer. “I want it all back.”

Fueling that ambition is American billionaire Stanley Johnston, played by Giancarlo Esposito, who urges Eddie to “forge your own path,” testing his loyalty to the Glass family in the process. Ray Winstone returns as crime lord Bobby Glass, alongside a returning ensemble that includes Joely Richardson, Daniel Ings, Jasmine Blackborow and Guy Ritchie regular Vinnie Jones.

New Season 2 cast additions include Bonneville, Benjamin Clementine, Benedetta Porcaroli, professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr. and Love Island U.K. host Maya Jama.

Netflix has already renewed The Gentlemen for a third season, with Ritchie set to return as director. “A third season felt inevitable, and I’m looking forward to pushing the boundaries of it further,” Ritchie said, according to Variety. The Gentlemen Season 2 premieres Sept. 3 on Netflix.

Dancing with the Stars staple Julianne Hough is remembering the late Dolly Parton after she had not one, but two working experiences with the country music legend.

Hough, who starred alongside Parton in the singer’s Netflix series, Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings in 2019, shared a sweet moment between the two while chatting with brother Derek Hough in an interview for Extra TV, which he hosts.

“I’ll never forget it,” she said. “We were talking between scenes, and she was like, ‘You know what? You remind me myself, and you always want to do all these different things…But just remember, always stay the artist that you are,’ and that hit me so hard because I feel like…I love business, and I love this, and I love that. But really, my true nature is an artist.”

Julianne also shared an unforgettable moment when at the Netflix premiere she forgot her earrings and Parton lent her a pair to ultimately keep. Later in their chat, she also recalled the fact that she “got to sing ‘Baby Blues’ on stage,’ with Parton during the show.

“I got to sing with Dolly, like, are you kidding me?” she said.

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“I feel like I’ll always have that like piece and that memory of Dolly with me, she added. “But I think the biggest thing that I’m feeling, and I feel overwhelmed with it, is just how beloved she was by every single person and walk of life.”

The siblings also recalled the time, a few years earlier, where Parton performed ‘9 to 5’ on Dancing with the Stars in 2015 during Season 20. The Houghs along with Mark Ballas and Cheryl Burke danced along to Parton singing live.

“Those were those early days when we were just like blown away by the guests that would come on,” she recalled. “And to have Dolly Parton on Dancing with the Stars, singing the iconic ‘9 to 5’, and I mean, sometimes I forget about all those experiences that we’ve had, and for Dancing with the Stars to be such a home where we’ve had so many incredible interactions, it’s been a real blessing.”

Former pro Burke also shared a clip of the dancers during Parton’s performance following the news of her death on Instagram.

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Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death on Tuesday in a social media video posted on her account. It was later confirmed that she had a brief battle with cancer.

“It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” he said, in part. “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.”

Parton’s funeral service, at her request, will be a small and private ceremony.

There may be more happening behind the scenes in the Nancy Guthrie investigation than the public realizes.

More than six months after the 84-year-old mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home, the case remains unsolved. But that doesn’t mean investigators have stopped looking for answers. In fact, new insight into the investigation suggests that the search for Nancy is still very much active—and that detectives may be working on the case far more closely than their limited public updates would suggest.

For Nancy’s family and the countless people who have followed the case, that could offer a glimmer of hope that the mystery surrounding her disappearance will eventually be solved, even if it appears as though the case has gone cold.

“I really still feel that there’s going to be a resolution and that [detectives are] going to solve it,” NewsNation journalist Brian Entin told Us Weekly in an article published on Aug. 28. Entin has been covering the Guthrie case from the beginning. “I just know through my sources how many people are working behind the scenes. With other cases that go cold, they might have one detective that looks into it every once in a while, or they say it’s technically still open. With this case, there’s a dedicated task force. There are still FBI agents and detectives whose entire full-time job is just the Nancy Guthrie case every single day, and they all meet together every single day.”

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“I also have faith in the DNA,” Entin continued. “I’ve learned a lot about how much that technology is changing, and just other parts of science. There are advances every single week,” he claimed. “They’re able to do things they weren’t able to do not that long ago with DNA testing. I’m hopeful that eventually there’ll be a break on that front.”

Authorities believe that Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Arizona home in the middle of night back in February. Despite the FBI’s ability to obtain some video footage of an armed individual on Guthrie’s front stoop taken the night she went missing, investigators have not yet named a suspect.

Anyone with information about the Guthrie case is asked to call Tucson’s 88-Crime hotline at 1-520-882-7463 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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By the 60’s, Ricky Nelson was already a celebrity due to his TV career and a 1959 music hit, and in 1961 released “Travelin’ Man” that became a chart-topper after being saved from the garbage.

The actor was well-known for starring in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet since he was eight years old with his family, and a series of films. He later decided to venture into music and began his career as a recording artist in 1957. In 1958, he made history with “Poor Little Fool” as the first No.1 hit on Billboard‘s newly created Hot 100 chart.

A few years later, Nelson would once again top the charts with the pop song “Travelin’ Man,” written by singer-songwriter Jerry Fuller. It not only topped the charts on the Hot 100, but also on Cashbox, in New Zealand, Canada, and Australia. Originally, Fuller developed the track with the hopes of it being recorded by Sam Cooke, but his management didn’t have any interest.

“Travelin’ Man” almost didn’t land in Nelson’s lap, as it was trashed by Cooke’s manager, J.W. Alexander. According to SongFacts, Nelson’s bassist was the one responsible for getting the track to the singer.

“Joe Osborn, who was Ricky’s bass player, heard it through the wall,” Fuller said. “He said, ‘J.W., do you have that ‘Travelin” song you just played?’ He said, ‘Yeah, you can have it,’ and he reached in the trash, and he pulled out the demo.”

Fuller created the track on a whim. He told the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that he used to sit in a park in Los Angeles called De Longpre Park waiting for his wife. He waited for his wife to get off work to go pick her up, and that’s where he began the melody for “Travelin’ Man.”

“I didn’t play an instrument. I just beat on my dashboard. I’d beat out the rhythm and hum the melody; I knew what melody I wanted, and I’d occasionally go to a piano and find the chord. And I didn’t play piano either; I would just find the chord and say, ‘That’s what I want there’,” he explained. “It’s a fairly simple song.”

The lyrics of the track told the story of a young man traveling around the world and finding a girl everywhere he goes. Anyone who listend would realize that Fuller used the word for “girl” in different languages from different parts of the world.

“I took a world atlas, and I looked up what they call a girl in Germany, you know, ‘Fraulien.’ What they call ‘señorita’ in Mexico. I didn’t know ‘wahine’ for Hawaii, so I said Polynesian baby’ and made a song out of it. A girl in every port was the idea,” explained Fuller.

When it came to recording the demo, Glen Campbell was the one who played the guitar. Seeing as Fuller didn’t play any instruments, he beat out the rhythm on the back of a guitar and sang the song like Cooke. While Cooke didn’t record the track, Nelson’s version ended up selling millions of copies.

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It’s almost time to put your summer wardrobe into storage and incorporate fall pieces into your outfits. With transitional seasons come fluctuating temperatures, which is why fall fashion is all about versatile pieces that can handle whatever weather the day has in store. If you’re looking to give your seasonal closet a refresh, opt for layerable clothing, breathable yet warm footwear, and packable accessories. 

One of our favorite finds worth adding to your fall footwear collection is this pair of Tingrise Pointed-Toe Knit Ballet Flats at Amazon. While they look and feel quite similar to high-end styles, you can score these flats on sale for a fraction of the cost of their name-brand counterparts. Normally retailing for $33, which is already a fabulous price, these knit flats are now marked down to just $28 for a limited time. 

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You can score these flats in a whopping 15 styles. They come in a wide range of solid colors and patterns, including neutrals like beige and black, vibrant hues like pink and purple, deep tones like green and red, and playful animal styles like zebra and leopard print. Sizes range from 6 to 10, and shoppers noted they fit true to size. 

Made of knit fabric, these flats have a breathable upper, offering ample coverage while promoting airflow. Whether you wear them on a sunny day or a breezy evening, they’ll help keep your feet at a comfortable temperature. These flats are ideal for nearly every season, especially during unpredictable fall weather. 

Featuring a sleek silhouette with pointed toes, these flats are classy and refined. They’re more polished than classic rounded-toe flats, but are just as versatile. Pair these flats with any outfit to effortlessly elevate your look. They’ll make any ensemble look put-together and intentional, whether you’re wearing laid-back streetwear, officewear, or a chic midi dress. 

Crafted with memory foam insoles, these flats will cradle and cushion your feet to deliver all-day comfort. They’ll absorb the impact of your steps, reducing pressure on your feet and joints to keep you from feeling fatigued. The upper and soles are lightweight and flexible, allowing the flats to bend along with your feet as you move around. They prevent you from feeling stiff and restricted, making every step feel as effortless as the last. 

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Because the upper is stretchy, these flats are suitable for both narrow and wide feet. They have a wide opening so you can easily slip them on and off. To keep your feet securely in place, the heels are padded, which also prevents chafing and blisters. 

The outsoles are made of rubber and have a non-slip grip, ensuring traction on various surfaces for stability. They have a small heel to slightly elevate your feet for support without sacrificing comfort. Shoppers said that they were able to walk 10 miles and over 15,000 steps a day in these flats without any pain or discomfort. Reviewers with plantar fasciitis also mentioned that they worked well to support their feet. 

These flats have racked up over 2,300 five-star ratings, with customers raving about their all-day comfort and chic style. “I’ve been hunting for a pair of Rothy’s, but these shoes surpass them in every way,” one reviewer raved,” adding that “they’re not only incredibly comfortable but also beautiful, cute, and affordable.” A second shopper commented that they’re “wide-feet approved and an easy way to make an outfit look a bit more polished.” The same shopper also added that “the biggest perk is that there was no painful break-in period.” 

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Whether you’re strolling through the park or exploring an apple orchard, these Tingrise Pointed-Toe Knit Ballet Flats are fit for all your favorite fall activities. Head to Amazon and snag them while they’re still on sale for just $28! 

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Phil Collins‘ “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” is getting a second life more than four decades after it first topped the charts, thanks to an unlikely source: Grand Theft Auto VI.

The song turned up in Rockstar’s newest extended look at the long-awaited game, which premiered on Netflix this week ahead of the title’s Nov. 19 release. Fans combing through the trailer’s soundtrack immediately picked it out, and it wasn’t long before the reactions rolled in online.

The song itself has plenty of history to draw from. Written for the 1984 film of the same name, “Against All Odds” gave Collins his first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot for three weeks starting April 21, 1984. It went on to win Collins a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, and was nominated for both an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song.

Reactions to seeing him resurface in a GTA trailer were mixed with plenty of affection. “Phil Collins continuing to make a paycheck off of GTA. You love to see it,” one fan wrote online. Others defended the pick on its merits rather than treating it as a punchline. “His music fits that 80’s noir vibe that GTA has always had,” one commenter wrote, arguing the song’s placement felt intentional rather than random.

Collins’ hit wasn’t the only blast from the past in the trailer’s soundtrack, Cliff Richard’s 1976 hit “Devil Woman” and Depeche Mode’s 1984 track “People Are People” also made appearances, suggesting Rockstar is once again leaning into a mix of decades-spanning deep cuts rather than sticking to current hits alone.

With the game still months away, “Against All Odds” joins a long list of songs that have found new audiences through a GTA placement.

Throughout his historic tenure on The Late Show, David Letterman managed to enjoy his fair share of memorable guests, from comedy legends like Steve Martin and Robin Williams to acting icons like Bill Murray and Tom Hanks.

As many renowned guests as Letterman invited on the show, one notable exception was the controversial director Harmony Korine, who Letterman apparently ejected from The Late Show for a reported incident with Meryl Streep in the late ’90s.

According to The Guardian, Letterman allegedly happened across Korine searching through Streep’s purse, leading the TV host to kick the director out from The Late Show‘s studio and enforce a strict ban that prevented him from ever returning.

“I went upstairs to greet Meryl Streep and welcome her to the show, and I knock on the door … and she was not in there,” Letterman remembered. “And I looked around, and she was not in there, and I found Harmony going through her purse. True story. And so I said: ‘That’s it, put her things back in her bag and then get out.'”

Though a tense encounter, Letterman eventually relented on his stance, offering to have the director back on the show after he completed rehab.

In 2008, Korine opened up about this turbulent period in his life, calling it a “crazy time” that was filled with plenty of low moments, such as his ejection from The Late Show. Korine went so far as to say that, by that point in his life, his health had spiraled so far out of control, he felt sure he only had a few years left to live.

“I felt pretty debased and lost,” Korine revealed. “I became like a tramp. I wasn’t delusional. I didn’t think I was going to be OK. I thought: ‘This might be the end.’ I’d read enough books. I knew where this story ended. The story finishes itself.”

Agreeing on a movie everyone in your family will want to watch can be challenging. Some family members may want an action adventure while others might want something less intense. Not to mention that everyone has their favorite movie genres and tropes. Compromise might feel impossible when tensions run high, but luckily, your birth month can help. 

The cosmic energy of your birth month aligns with a movie everyone will love. Your birth month is home to two different zodiac signs, which come together to give you a distinct aura and energetic frequency. By using your birth month, you can confidently pick a movie the whole family will want to watch. Read on to find your perfect family movie night pick, according to your birth month.

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People born in January want to watch something exciting and innovative. Their traditional Capricorn energy desires a classic, while their quirky Aquarius energy wants something that pushes the boundaries of what’s real and what’s not. Jurassic Park has the best of both worlds. Between the atmospheric music and the life-like dinosaurs terrorizing the cast, this noteworthy 90s movie will keep January on their toes. By the end of movie night, January will almost wish they could visit the world of Jurassic Park.

Be good, February. Individuals with this birth month are a unique combination of esoteric Aquarius and otherworldly Pisces. February often feels like an alien among their peers, so of course they’re aligned with E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. This feel-good sci-fi movie represents February’s gentleness, humanity, and uniqueness. February can see themselves as the sweet alien, E.T., as well as the courageous humans who try to help. No matter how many times they watch it, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial always resonates. 

Matilda has a special place in March’s heart. The Pisces and Aries born during this month agree that this heartwarming, magical story captures their essence. March will see their courage, wit, and discernment reflected in young Matilda. Watching Matilda best the evil Mrs. Trunchbell and leaving her unsupportive family unfailingly brings a tear to March’s eye. March knows Matilda is the best pick for family movie night, because it has the heart and comedy everyone can enjoy.  

April doesn’t want to sit through a boring movie. If their fiery Aries spirit is entertained, then their loyal Taurus heart will never stray from this movie. Not many family friendly movies will spark April’s interest like The Karate Kid does. Of course, April already knows that the 1984 version is the best one. The Karate Kid aligns with April, because it represents April’s “Never back down, never give up” attitude. Don’t be surprised if the whole family will want to learn martial arts after watching this exciting movie.  

An action-packed, humorous fairytale that takes place in New York City? Sign May up! People born during this month share Taurus’ romantic nature and Gemini’s wit, so they’ll instantly fall for Enchanted. May won’t know what they enjoy more—Patrick Dempsey’s hilarious quips, Amy Adams’ magical singing, or the love story that unfolds between their characters. Once May’s family watches Enchanted, they’ll never want to watch anything else during movie night. 

Those born in June want to be invested in their movie, since they’re a combination of flighty Gemini and emotional Cancer. Ideally, June’s movie night pick should tug on their heartstrings while getting a laugh out of them. There aren’t many movies that pull this off except for Steel Magnolias. June cannot help but become invested in the lives and friendships of this close-knit group of women. Whether June’s laughing over the beauty salon gossip or crying over Shelby, Steel Magnolias never disappoints on family movie night. 

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Family movie night is sacred for those born in July. Their mix of family-oriented Cancer and loyal Leo are passionate about this tradition. Picking the right movie is crucial, so they’ll find a crowd pleaser in The Parent Trap. There’s nothing better than watching twin girls, Annie and Hallie, swap places in an effort to reunite their estranged parents. Don’t forget to grab the Oreos and peanut butter when it’s time to watch The Parent Trap with their family. 

Just keep swimming, August. People born during this month share Leo’s positivity and Virgo’s nervousness. Family movie night should calm their senses while uplifting their mood, so they should watch Finding Nemo. August empathizes with Marlin’s determination as he embarks on a journey to find his son, Nemo. Between the fish-friendly sharks and Nemo’s plot to escape the dentist office, August cannot help but fall in love with this movie. Everyone in August’s household will squawk, “Mine! Mine! Mine!”, as they fight over Finding Nemo.

Nobody puts September in the corner. Between their precise Virgoan eye and easygoing Libran spirit, September is trusted to pick a movie their whole family will love. September doesn’t have to think twice, because Dirty Dancing is the obvious choice. Dirty Dancing is renowned for its steamy, dramatic summertime romance between Baby and Johnny. From the incredible dance scenes to the on-screen chemistry, September cannot deny that Dirty Dancing is an indisputable pick for family movie night.

As you wish, October. The Princess Bride appeals to the romantic Libras and passionate Scorpios born during this autumnal month. October cannot deny that Buttercup’s and Westley’s love story initially drew them in. But The Princess Bride is so much more than a romance. October rewatches this move over and over for the humorous one-liners, Inigo Montoya’s quest for vengeance, and watching the gang defeat Prince Humperdinck. Between the magic of true love and the adventure of a lifetime, The Princess Bride wins over October’s family on movie night. 

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November isn’t afraid to pick a strong contender for family movie night. Their mix of soulful Scorpio and bold Sagittarius draws them to Stand By Me. November isn’t deterred by this rated R movie, because they know Stand By Me is a beautiful, coming-of-age tale of four boys who go on an adventure to find a dead body. Stand By Me is poignant, nostalgic, and even intense. Although there are some scary parts, November and their family won’t be able to tear their eyes away from the screen.  

Hey you guys! The Sagittarians and Capricorns born during this month have The Goonies as their number one pick for family movie night. Similar to November’s pick, The Goonies also follows a group of friends go on their own adventure. However, December argues that their movie is better because there’s a pirate map that leads to buried treasure. The Goonies has the feel good yet adventurous vibe that December wants in a family-friendly movie, making this the best choice to watch on movie night. 

Jelly Roll has decided its time to open up about his political affiliation, and he’s done it in the best way possible.

The need arose after he guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! throughout the week starting Aug. 24, 2026. He made some jokes about President Donald Trump, immediately leading to backlash from those who believed he supported the current president, and on Aug. 27, he decided to use the monologue as a chance to address everything.

While addressing the backlash and breaking his silence, he did it in a way that marks a great thing about being an American: “The democracy, the freedom of speech.”

Throughout the monologue, Jelly Roll noted that many people have made assumptions about him based on his religion, where he comes from, and various comments he’s made. Some believe him to be MAGA, while others believe that he’s “some sort of liberal snowflake.” He thinks that many people project their beliefs onto him, and he’s not used to that.

As he shared clips of people commenting about his Trump jokes, he also shared clips of people commenting on him praising the UFC Freedom 250 event. They sit on both sides of the political spectrum, and the country music singer made one thing clear: “Just because I watched a fight on TV doesn’t mean I support everything this administration does, just like hosting Jimmy Kimmel’s show doesn’t mean I have all of Jimmy Kimmel’s politics.”

In the end, he made it clear that he’s probably “like most folks,” and that’s down the middle. However, it’s clear that he often likes to keep his politics to himself, even back in February, making it clear that he didn’t have much of a comment about the State of the Union right now.

One thing he made clear is that he supports human rights. He supports human dignity, and that doesn’t mean supporting one side or another, continuing with, “Human dignity isn’t Republican nor Democrat. Compassion isn’t left wing, and mercy isn’t right wing. Pain and healing know no partisanship. Hurting hearts are more important than poll numbers. And there are no boundaries or borders for broken families.”

He ended the speech by making one thing clear: he will continue to shake the hand of any president who occupies the office. That’s something he was raised to do by his veteran father, and it’s something he will continue to do in his father’s memory. Taking pictures and making jokes doesn’t define his politics, so it’s time for people to stop reading into things and allow democracy and freedom of speech.

This wraps up Jelly Roll’s guest-hosting spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and he made sure people understood what it meant to him. The late-night talk show was the first place he performed his music on national TV, where he did his first skit, and where he sat on the couch for the first time. It has been an honor he will never forget.

Canadian hardcore band Comeback Kid is taking its new era on the road with the announcement of the “Chosen Hell” Western USA Tour, a 14-date run that will bring the band across Texas, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Colorado.

The tour begins on Nov. 7 at Flyover Fest in Oklahoma City and ends on Nov. 23 in Denver, Colorado. Several hardcore acts will join Comeback Kid on different parts of the trek, including Dead Heat, Fear of Loss, Slow Pulse, Defeater, Barrio Slam, The Warriors and Time X Heist.

Comeback Kid shared the news on Instagram. The newly announced dates arrive as Comeback Kid prepares to release its eighth studio album, Chosen Hell, on Nov. 6. The record will be released through SharpTone Records in the U.S. and Dine Alone Records in Canada.

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The band has also shared the title track and its music video ahead of the album’s release.

The tour will open with a festival appearance before Comeback Kid heads into a series of club shows with different supporting lineups.

The complete itinerary is:

• Nov. 7 – Oklahoma City, OKlahoma – Flyover Fest
• Nov. 8 – Dallas, Texas – Puzzles Deep Ellum
• Nov. 9 – Houston, Texas – Secret Group
• Nov. 10 – San Antonio, Texas – Paper Tiger
• Nov. 11 – Austin, Texas – Come And Take It Live
• Nov. 13 – Las Vegas, Nevada – American Legion Post 8
• Nov. 14 – San Diego, California – Corazon Del Barrio
• Nov. 15 – Los Angeles, California – 1720
• Nov. 16 – Berkeley, California – Cornerstone
• Nov. 18 – Portland, Oregon – Dante’s
• Nov. 19 – Tacoma, Washington – Real Art
• Nov. 20 – Boise, Idaho – Shrine Social Club
• Nov. 22 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Metro Music Hall
• No. 23 – Denver, Colorado – HQ

The Texas dates in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin will feature Dead Heat, Fear of Loss and Slow Pulse.

For the Nevada and California shows in Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Berkeley, Comeback Kid will perform with Defeater, Dead Heat and Barrio Slam.

The Pacific Northwest dates in Portland and Tacoma will bring together Comeback Kid, The Warriors, Dead Heat and Barrio Slam. The final stretch in Boise, Salt Lake City, and Denver will feature The Warriors, Dead Heat and Time X Heist alongside Comeback Kid.

The Western USA Tour will follow the release of “Chosen Hell,” the latest full-length album from Comeback Kid and the follow-up to 2022’s “Heavy Steps.”

The new record contains 11 songs:

1. “Target On My Back”
2. “Vindication”
3. “Shedding Season featuring Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante”
4. “Lost And Found”
5. “Underneath The Pressure”
6. “Chosen Hell”
7. “Yesterday’s Gone featuring Incendiary’s Brendan Garrone”
8. “Tunnel Vision”
9. “Becoming”
10. “Heartland Elegy”
11. “Too Late”

Comeback Kid vocalist Andrew Neufeld explained the meaning behind the album’s title track, saying, according to Blabbermouth: “The theme of the title track ‘Chosen Hell’ on our new album touches on morality and ethics. Something as simple as right or wrong. Good or evil. Healthy or unhealthy, and our ability to make a choice. Often, we are incapable of choosing the right thing, and we find ourselves in situations that we know hold us back, therefore affecting our own well being. The outcome is what we make of it.”

Comeback Kid formed in Winnipeg in the early 2000s and has spent more than two decades touring and releasing music in the hardcore scene. The current lineup includes Neufeld, guitarists Jeremy Hiebert and Stu Ross, bassist Chase Brenneman, and drummer Terrance Pettitt.

Comeback Kid’s newly announced tour will give fans a run of shows built around the band’s latest album and a rotating group of hardcore acts.

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Dolly Parton might have been a giant in the music industry, but throughout her life, the legendary singer-songwriter maintained a deep-seated love for reading.

Consuming an average of 50 books a year, Parton’s favorite books ranged from classic children’s books to more recent romantic epics. According to People magazine, however, one of the singer’s favorite story was one she heard throughout her childhood.

As mentioned by People, Parton once revealed in an interview that one of the most impactful stories her mother ever read her was none other than the classic 20th century children’s story, The Little Engine That Could.

As Parton remembered it, hearing her mother tell the now beloved tall tale helped instill a feeling of perseverance throughout her life, giving her the resolve to pursue many of her greatest ambitions.

“On many occasions, when my dream seemed far away, my mama would tell me the story of the Little Engine to comfort and encourage me,” Parton said. “While I listened to her, I would close my eyes and think of myself as the Little Engine and just start saying over and over again, ‘I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.’ It gave me strength, it gave me hope, and it gave me the courage to keep chasing my dreams.”

In addition to The Little Engine That Could, People highlighted several other books that Parton held near and dear throughout her lifetime. This included:

• The swashbuckling adventure novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
• The spellbinding circus novel Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
• The Southern Gothic novel Black Mountain Breakdown by Lee Smith
• The coming-of-age novel The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré
• The harrowing survival novel Dear Edward by Ann Napolitino

After a summer full of enjoying the great outdoors, fall promises a world of ways to enjoy yourself from the comfort of your home. And while we’ll all still be finding plenty of excuses to be outside, sometimes it’s nice to know that your setup at home is fully ready for a day of relaxation when you need it most.

That’s where Costco comes in with a new retro appliance shoppers are currently racing to pick up: the Frigidaire Retro Compact Fridge. Currently available in select stores for just $199.99, snagging it now means you’re getting a $50 discount off its original online price. Even better, its vintage-inspired design makes it a charming yet functional home upgrade, one that fits perfectly in dorm rooms, offices, bedrooms and beyond.

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While supplies last, the Frigidaire Retro Compact Fridge is available in both red and black colorways, each featuring the classic Frigidaire logo on the door, a 102-can capacity, LED lighting and adjustable temperature control. Inside the unit, three wire shelves provide four levels of storage, with 3.3 cubic feet of total space available for everything from beverages and snacks to makeup supplies, pet food and more.

Adding to its charm, the fridge features smooth, curved edges and a completely see-through glass door that lets you know exactly what is inside at all times. Its vintage ice-box look also makes for a photo-worthy appearance, making it a solid upgrade for any room where guests will get to see it in action. Set it up in the garage for refreshments between outdoor projects, in the office for coworkers to enjoy or in your dorm room where friends can access it too.

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“Red is so freaking cool, this thing screams to be in the garage or in an office next to a pinball machine,” one person raved in response to a post shared on Instagram by @costcohotfinds. 

“Black for inside, red for garage,” another viewer chimed in, followed by another who said they “love the vintage look” and a third who admitted to being “absolutely obsessed” with the available colors.

“This is so cool to have in the game room or den,” another commenter noted.

As for the details that make it even more worth snatching up, the fridge comes with four leveling legs to keep it stable wherever it sits, plus a flush-back design that allows for versatile placement in compact spaces and smaller rooms. It also stands 32.5 inches tall, 19.5 inches wide and 12.7 inches deep, giving you plenty of options for finding its forever home. Even more appealing, the glass door can be hinged on either side, giving you even more flexibility in finding the perfect spot for it.

Just be sure to snatch this one up fast; supplies are likely limited, and shoppers are already catching on to its arrival. While you’re there, keep an eye out for Costco’s Mesa Two Tier Organizer With Drawers and Teakhaus Teak Bench for even more home upgrade inspiration and clever ways to organize your space.

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Tiger Woods made a rare public appearance this week, and it was enough to set off a wave of concern online.

The 15-time major champion appeared in a pre-recorded video message Tuesday during the Payne Stewart Award ceremony, honoring his longtime friend and fellow golfer, Notah Begay III. It was one of the only times Woods has been seen publicly since a rollover crash back in March, which led to him being charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI, including property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Police reportedly found two opioid tablets in his pocket at the scene. Woods later spent time in a rehab facility in Switzerland before returning to the U.S., where he’s largely avoided cameras ever since.

Once the tribute video began circulating on social media via Golf Channel, reactions split sharply. Some viewers zeroed in on how different Woods looked. “Tiger looks a shell of his former self, sadly,” one commenter wrote, while another said he “looked spaced out.” “He is so lost,” another online commenter wrote, a sentiment echoed across multiple threads reacting to the footage.

Other fans pushed back on the speculation, defending Woods and urging people to show restraint. “The way everyone in these replies is just diagnosing him like he’s a lab specimen is crazy,” one person wrote, adding that Woods had simply shown up to honor a friend.

Woods’ legal case tied to the March arrest is still pending. A source close to the golfer told reporters he remains determined to return to competitive golf eventually, but that doing so will depend on getting his pain management and fitness routine back on track first. Woods still holds the PGA Tour record with 82 career wins and 15 majors, a mark current stars continue to chase but haven’t yet caught.

If not for Oasis, then The Killers might never have come together.

Speaking with Vernon Kay on BBC Radio 2, Brandon Flowers recalled the night that changed his musical trajectory. “Sort of had a pretty serendipitous night. I was at the Hard Rock, and Oasis were playing,” Flowers explained, noting he wasn’t even an Oasis fan at the time. While wandering around the casino, a stranger who happened to have extra tickets approached him out of nowhere. “A guy walks out and hands me his ticket to Oasis. He had a few tickets, and he was leaving.”

Flowers made it in time to catch the encore, meaning he missed most of the set. But what he did see left a lasting impression. The band closed with “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” a song Flowers already knew but experienced entirely differently in that moment.  “I was aware of the song, but I was hearing it differently now and watching the reactions,” he said. The crowd made an especially lasting impression. Flowers remembered seeing “a lot of Brits” in the audience, singing along with their arms around one another. 

That night sparked something bigger than just fandom. Flowers said the moment directly influenced his own musical journey, pushing him to start seeking out guitar players shortly afterward. That search eventually led him to Dave Keuning, the future Killers guitarist who would help form the band alongside him. “So the ticket was quite an influence,” Flowers reflected. “And then I became a huge Oasis fan.”

Some of the biggest musical influences come from the most unexpected places, and for Brandon Flowers, his lifelong love of Oasis started with a stranger’s spontaneous act of generosity.

Kate Bush was just 19 when “Wuthering Heights” became her breakthrough hit in 1978. The song topped the U.K. charts and introduced listeners to an artist unlike anyone else in pop music.

The song was inspired by Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel of the same name, but Bush did not first discover the story while writing the song. As a teenager, she caught the final moments of a 1967 BBC adaptation and was immediately captivated.

“I just managed to catch the very last few minutes where there was a hand coming through the window and blood everywhere and glass,” Bush recalled in a 1978 BBC interview. “And I just didn’t know what was going on and someone explained the story.” 

The imagery stayed with her for years. When Bush was 18, she sat down at the piano and began writing a song from the perspective of Catherine Earnshaw, the troubled heroine of Brontë’s novel. She had not actually read the book when the idea first came to her, but once she decided to turn it into a song, she read it from cover to cover to make sure she got the story right. 

The record was a significant departure from what was dominating the British charts at the time. As punk, new wave, progressive rock and disco filled the airwaves, Bush stood apart with her sweeping arrangement and haunting vocals.

She also leaned into the supernatural side of the story, singing in an unusually high register to capture Catherine’s ghostly presence. “It was really specifically for that song,” Bush said. “I’m playing Cathy and she was a spirit, and it needed some kind of ethereal effect.”

When it came time to choose Bush’s debut single, “Wuthering Heights” was not the first choice for her record label. EMI reportedly preferred “James and the Cold Gun,” a more rock-oriented track Bush had performed with the KT Bush Band. Bush, however, was adamant that “Wuthering Heights” should come first (and she won the argument). 

The song got two music videos, one filmed in a studio and another shot outdoors on Salisbury Plain. The stark Wiltshire landscape was chosen to echo the windswept Yorkshire setting of the novel.

Bush turned out to be right. “Wuthering Heights” shot to No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart only three weeks after its release, making her the first woman to top the chart with a self-written and self-performed song.

The track knocked ABBA’s “Take a Chance on Me” from the top spot and stayed at No. 1 for four weeks. It also reached the top of the charts in Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Australia.

Bush’s debut album, The Kick Inside, arrived the following month and went on to sell more than one million copies. 

“Wuthering Heights” was just the beginning. Over the years, Bush built a career around theatrical performances and ambitious storytelling, releasing 10 studio albums and memorable songs like “Hounds of Love” and “Babooshka” along the way.  

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A story too eerie for its own author to fully explain is finally coming to the screen. Prime Video has greenlit a six-part limited series based on Stephen King‘s “Crouch End,” the horror master’s only story set in London and one of his most overtly Lovecraftian works. For longtime King readers, it’s a deep cut finally getting its due.

“Crouch End” first appeared in the 1980 anthology “New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos” before King folded it into his 1993 collection “Nightmares & Dreamscapes.” Named for the real North London neighborhood where it unfolds, the story centers on two police officers working a night shift who recount the strange disappearance of an American tourist’s husband. The series keeps that mystery intact with the synopsis simply saying “London never sleeps deeply, and its dreams are uneasy.” When global movie star Doris Freeman bursts into a police station claiming strange phenomena are behind her husband’s disappearance, inspector Ted Vetter has to determine whether she’s telling the truth, hiding something darker, or caught up in a mystery far stranger than either.

Paul Tomalin, known for “Bodies” and “Torchwood,” is writing the adaptation, while Tom Shankland, whose credits include “House of Guinness” and “The Leopard,” directs. Mammoth Screen and Fifth Season are producing, and the project marks the first King adaptation ever filmed in the UK. “I’ve been a Stephen King super-fan forever,” Shankland said in a statement. “The chance to work with this great team and bring his utterly brilliant London mystery to life is beyond exciting.”

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Tomalin, who is also an executive producer alongside Shankland, Damien Timmer, Rebecca Keane and Ben Irving, said the story has stuck with him for years. “Stephen King’s vivid prose has haunted my nightmares ever since,” he said. Nicole Clemens, VP of International Originals at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, called King “one of the defining storytellers of our time,” adding that the series will “grip audiences worldwide with its visceral crime thriller and supernatural mystery.”

Casting hasn’t been announced yet, though Variety reports interest is already building around the project. The show joins a growing wave of King material in production, including the streamer’s upcoming “Carrie” series from Mike Flanagan and HBO Max’s “IT: Welcome to Derry.”

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While the boyfriends and flings of Sex and City‘s stars had varied reputations, one actor recently revealed that was hesitant to join the show out of fear that his character might be considered cringey.

“I had read for for Sex and the City. I got offers, and I’m going to be truthful here,” actor Robert John Burke told Kristin Davis in a recent episode of her Are You a Charlotte? podcast. “I was trying to avoid the show. I didn’t want it to be some guy with some foible for the rest of my life.”

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Burke further explained that he didn’t want to become recognized for being “the dude with really bad breath,” or another embarrassing trait which many of the show’s male counterparts had.

However, he shared that after a conversation with the show’s creator Michael Patrick King, he was convinced to take the role.

“I’m like, ‘What’s what’s his problem?’ They’re like, ‘He has no problem’ and I’m like, ‘Tell me what his problem is.’ They’re like, ‘he doesn’t have one.’

“So it was ultimately to be with Miranda,” Lewis recalled of his part as Walker Lewis starring opposite Cynthia Nixon‘s character. “It was fun. I had fun. It was very awkward. We had the two sex scenes. That was hilarious.”

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While Burke, only starred in two episodes, his role was particularly notable for Nixon’s character as she first meets Lewis for a date while she’s pregnant and then the two reconnect after she has her baby. For Miranda, Lewis represented her single, baby-less self, a part of her she was trying to hold on to after giving birth.

The actor, who also had a long-running role in Law and Order: SVU, also shared the not-so-glamorous side of shooting sex scenes, however he spoke highly about working with Nixon.

“My time with Cynthia was just fantastic,” he said. “We had fun. We had laughs, so it was it was painless in that respect.”

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Changing your area rug can have a huge impact on the look and feel of your space. An area rug anchors the room, after all, so swapping it out for something new really does make a difference. That said, rugs can definitely be pricey, but not always—especially if you know where to shop. Right now, Aldi is selling a beautiful six-by-nine area rug for just $49.99. And if you love the dark academia aesthetic, this one is definitely for you.

Aldi’s Kirkton House Light Traditional Crystal Print Area Rug brings all of the dark academia vibes to your home. Featuring a moody but romantic floral pattern in shades of periwinkle, taupe, beige and blue, this area rug is absolutely stunning. This would work beautifully in a home office, your bedroom, a living room or anywhere else you can really think of!

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This rug is available at select Aldi stores right now as part of the German grocer’s current rotation of Aldi Finds. Be warned, though: Kirkton House’s area rugs are always popular and tend to sell out fast. Contact your local store ahead of your trip to confirm availability.

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Aldi Finds are limited-stock products that come and go every Wednesday. These specials include home decor such as this area rug, as well as kitchen supplies, cute clothing, comfy shoes and so much more. You really never know what you are going to find when you head down the center aisle.

If you are interested in shopping other Aldi Finds, be sure to check out this rustic acacia wood serving tray that makes serving breakfast in bed a total breeze, this sleek Bogg bag dupe for just $20, this two-piece baking set that is perfect for making Thanksgiving desserts or this charming kitchen comfort mat that captures the essence of autumn in the absolute cutest way possible.

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Big Brother’s house is open once more! Every week, Parade’s Mike Bloom will be bringing you interviews with this season’s houseguests as they get evicted from the game.

Mallory Aurichio believed she had laid the pipeline to $750,000. After a couple of stints on the block, she found herself in quite the advantageous position, nestled within the four-person “F.A.P.” alliance, which itself was nestled in the newfound “Mosh Pit” alliance. She felt so comfortable, in fact, that she threw the most recent HoH competition, eager for Dee Valladares to get blood on her hands. She had no idea, however, the blood would be her own. In a move that time-travels all the way back to the first week, Dee’s second reign ended the way her first started: By targeting Mallory. The “Pipe Queen” was suddenly blocked up on the block, with a Jordan almond-size chance of surviving the week.

Rocket scientist Mallory was hoping to keep some space between her and her career. But she was immediately put on the defensive when Dee entered her orbit. The Survivor winner won the first HoH and went after her, feeling their lack of communication made her an easy first boot. Luckily, Mallory waylaid that outcome when she dominated the first Veto competition, giving her a new deep-seated motivation to get revenge on her and the icons. Her list only grew a couple of weeks later, when Kamu Kirk not only put her up, but also hijacked her tea party to call out Jason De Puy. But Mallory had no idea at that point, in a different timeline, she could have been the ultimate person burned as, had she not won the Block Buster, there was a fair chance she would be throwing parties from home the rest of the season.

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These clutch competition wins gave Mallory the opportunity to create some much-needed relationships and alliances in the house. Chief among them was a quartet formed with Barrett Pfeiffer, Drew Campbell, and Melody Morris, which the men negotiated while simultaneously working with the icons in the “Crossover” alliance. As the majority “Toolshed” alliance blew up, and the winds of the game twisted, Mallory attempted to gain power for her and her alliance, only to come up short. She got voted to enter the “BB Time Capsule” by the fans, only to exit it with merely 48 hours of ivy-laden bonding with Melody. The two ladies debated a last-minute vote flip of their own to keep Kamu and take out Angela Murray, but decided to not go against the Mosh Pit when the concert had barely started. And, most consequentially, she purposely slowed down on the balance beam in the most-recent HoH, believing Dee would stick with the new alliance as well and target the newfound outsiders.

She had no idea, however, how off-balance her game would become. Initially, it seemed like the duo of La Trice “Lala” Verrett and Taylor Brown were in the hot seat, with the icons even considering turning on one of their most loyal allies in Drew. However, as eyes turned to the Veto, Rick Devens had another angle to pursue. When Lala won safety, he made his pitch to his fellow castaway, saying Mallory would eventually come for them, and it would be better to nip in the bud while they had power. And so, Dee and Mallory’s final conversation in the HoH room mirrored their first. In an incredibly uncomfortable scene, Dee told Mallory she would be going up, prompting yet another emotional reaction. However, while the first time was digested through tears, this one had the heat and propulsion of rocket fuel. Furious at the outcome, Mallory spent what would be her final few days in the house punching pillows and screaming in the Diary Room. Unfortunately, the third time wasn’t the charm when it came to clutch competition wins. This time, it was Drew who took home the much-needed victory, setting up one final flight on Mallory Airlines out the front door.

Now out of the house, Mallory talks with Parade about her adverse reaction to being nominated, her thoughts on both Barrett and Drew’s games, and what it meant to walk out during the 1000th episode.

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Let’s talk about your final days in orbit of the Big Brother planet. How do you look back upon your campaigning strategy once you were nominated? Do you feel like there was anything you could have done in retrospect to help your case?
I mean, I don’t want to say that. I don’t know for sure if anything could have been different. But it really did feel like it was out of my hands. Once they saw the F.A.P. alliance as a strong four, and they knew I was going to be mad and I was going to come for them before they even put it together. Even when Dee told me I was she was considering me for the renom, I was like, “They’re gonna realize they’re burning this bridge, and I’m gonna be mad.” And I was. So it was really hard to try and convince them otherwise because it just didn’t make logical sense that I would be like, “No, it’s fine. I want to keep working with you guys.” And that was like kind of all I could say. So I don’t know if campaigning more would have changed the thing. I did a lot, but I don’t know if there was anything more I could have done.

You had two very adverse reactions to Dee nominating you. And you’ve called her a baby, a liar, a coward, and “the worst person ever born.” What made this nomination provoke that reaction of you?
Well part of what made it so upsetting is we literally like just formed this Mosh Pit alliance a week before I was the renom. And she went out of her way multiple times to say, “Final Seven, no matter what. No pawns, no nothing.” When she won HoH, she was like, “You girls are good; don’t even worry about it.” That just kind of felt like overkill and it made the being the renom so much more upsetting.

I had been thinking, “I’m going to Week 8 and I’m going to be in the Top 10.” I had already had these things in my head because she overkilled it. She told me I would be totally fine no matter what. So yeah, that was it. It made it really stink. And I also just don’t think it was the right move, which made me mad. I never really wanted to trust the icons that much, but I had a lot of reassurance that it would be fine. I kind of felt like you know the rest of my FAP alliance was going with them, I didn’t want to break off from that. So, but then I had to reap the consequences of it, which was really frustrating.

Well, you mention not trusting the icons. And I think that’s a large reason why you’re talking with me right now. Since the first time Dee nominated you, you were definitely one of the most vocal anti-Dee people in the house, which came to roost this week. Why were you so upfront about going after her, especially considering how connected she was in the house?
It just kind of seemed like that was the side of the house that I was on. That was kind of the goal to go after them, and I wanted people to think that I was going to do that too. I wanted people to think I’m a good competitor that’s going to go after these three people. But if they stay in the house, they’re just going to steamroll and win. So I kind of hoped that would make people want to keep me more.

Let’s talk about your relationship with Barrett. The two of you were obviously close, with him even giving you a shoutout while you were sitting feet away from him. But you also had to contend with the fact that he was working with the icons from pretty much the beginning. What was it like to work with him?
I mean, I did have some trouble trusting that he was always telling me the full truth, and he wasn’t withholding information from me. But I did always believe that he didn’t want to put my game in harm’s way, and he had my best interest. And I still do think that’s true. I just think he miscalculated what was going to happen. I didn’t think he was like gonna try and get me out, basically. But I do think he got me in a little bit of a pickle.

What about Drew?
I think Drew is making a mistake with his game right now. He was very sad to vote me out.

Yeah, I’m not sure if you know this, but the audience apparently gasped when he voted for you. And he heard it.
Really? But he was very sad to do it. So it’s hard to be really mad at someone that is crying and hugging you when they win the Block Buster because they know what they have to do. But I think he’s making a mistake with this game right now. He is one of the most disliked people in the house. Melody is furious at him. Barrett’s furious at him. Yash, Taylor, Lala think he’s the biggest liar and want him out. Haley doesn’t even really like him. So he’s only kind of left with the icons, and he’s at the bottom there. So I think even if he had voted against the icons, he would have gained respect from more people. And Barrett wouldn’t be so mad at him. He’s gonna get it from Melody.

Oh, he already has.
[Laughs.] So I think he’s making a mistake. I think it’s really clear that the icons are kind of running it right now. And I guess he doesn’t see that. He thinks he’s with them, but he’s kind of just “Icon Junior” right now.

Give your rapid-fire thoughts on each of the remaining houseguests. Starting with Angela.
Caring.
Barrett.
I guess also caring!
Dee.
[Pause.] I’ll just say “liar.”
Devens.
He is smart.
Drew.
I’ll say funny.
Haley.
[Pause.] I don’t even know. Can I say middle person? She’s just kind of chilling in the middle.
La Trice.
Loud! [Laughs.]
Melody.
Funny.
Taylor.
Honest.
And finally, Yash.
I’ll say “comp beast.”

I want to finish by talking about the fact that you went out during the 1000th episode of Big Brother. Julie mentioned that you came out to a standing ovation, and the alumni were apparently chanting “Pipe Queen” during your exit. What was that experience like? Did you get the chance to interact with any alumni before you were carted off?
So that was really awesome for them to be chanting for me, and it was cool. It was surreal. I didn’t really get to interact with them. I was kind of hauled off right away. But Morgan was there and she hosted a competition. Paul was there and he hosted a competition. Jesse was there and he did Wrestlegasm. So I had seen some of them before, but I didn’t get to interact with them. And Rachel was there, who I saw in the beginning. But it was so cool to see them there and see some of my favorite people.

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