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Is your wardrobe feeling a little lackluster these days? If yes, then it’s time to add some sparkle to daily routine. There’s nothing that sets up an outfit like shimmery accessories and a bright pop of color, and thanks to Walmart, you can add glimmer and bold hues to your shoe collection immediately. The Lucky Step Stylish Low Top Glitter Sneakers are 30% off now, and they’ll easily become the footwear that all of your friends are complimenting. 

The sneakers originally cost $37, but have been reduced to just $26. The footwear is being sold in seven color combinations and patterns: black, leopard print, pink, red, silver, white and denim, and white and green. The latter two options are glitter-free, while the rest offer high-shine. The bestselling style is already out of stock in the gold colorway though, especially since they look so similar to a trendy designer version that’s nearly 27 times the price. So, make sure to add them to your cart before they fully sell out. 

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The sneakers are decorated with a large star on the sides of the shoes, which is a shiny or matte color depending on which hue you choose, and then the majority of the outer portion of the shoe is steeped in glitter. You can keep your feet secure and comfortable with the laces that you can adjust at your leisure. The sneakers also have a cushioned insole that’s shock-absorbent, so you can wear them for hours at a time. 

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One shopper said that you can wear them “right out of the box,” with no break-in period needed. Another reviewer agreed that their “feet felt happy from step one.” The sneakers additionally have a slip-resistant outsole so you can wear them on different surfaces, and a breathable mesh lining to prevent your feet from overheating (and since it’s still summer, this feature comes in handy!). 

The shoes are made of synthetics and plastic, so you can just wipe them clean when they accumulate dirt or scuff marks. Reviewers said that the material is “beyond comfortable,” with others further describing the style as “adorable,” “eye-catching,” “well-made,” and true to size. The available sizes range from 6 to 11, with 8.5 being the only half size available. 

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These show-stopping glitter sneakers will immediately upgrade your outfit. They’re fun, comfy, and a great way to take your style from casual to undeniably cool. Shop the footwear now at Walmart, while they’re on sale for $26! 

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Over the course of her larger-than-life career, Dolly Parton managed to deliver an assortment of popular films that paired her with plenty of iconic co-stars.

One such example of this was her ill-fated comedy with Sylvester Stallone in Rhinestone, a middling 1984 box office flop that lives on in infamy as one of Sly’s worst-received films.

As bad as the finished movie turned out to be, the movie nevertheless helped Parton and Stallone became great friends throughout the former’s life. While they eventually struck up a close relationship through their work on the film, Parton once revealed that she confronted Stallone over what she viewed as a dismissive attitude towards a bystander in need.

In her autobiography, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, Parton wrote that, while on the set of Rhinestone, she once tried to give a homeless man shivering next to a trashcan her shawl to help him keep warm.

Noticing Parton trying to aid the man, Stallone stepped in to stop her. “Just as I wrapped the shawl around the man, Stallone walked up and jerked it away,” she wrote. “‘Don’t you put that good shawl over that scum!’ he said. ‘He could have made something of himself. We did.’”

Rather than balking at Stallone’s comments, Parton stood up to her co-star, defending the man and calling Sly out for his perceived callous attitude.

“That could have been you, you ungrateful son of a b***h!” Parton yelled at Stallone. “Except by the grace of God. Who knows, it could be an angel sent to show you what you really are.”

Fortunately, the two stars were able to patch things up by the next day, with Stallone even purchasing a blanket for the man as a formal apology. In the years since, Stallone and Parton would speak favorably about each other, with the Rocky actor publicly mourning Parton’s passing earlier this week.

Hugh Cornwell turns 77 today, marking another year for the man who helped turn British punk into something more musically ambitious than its reputation for three-chord aggression suggested.

Before music, Cornwell studied biochemistry at Bristol University and moved to Sweden for postgraduate research. It was there, almost by accident, that he formed a band called Johnny Sox, which he brought back to London and eventually reshaped into the Stranglers in 1974.

Cornwell served as the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist through 1990, a run that made them one of the most commercially successful acts to emerge from the UK punk scene alongside contemporaries like the Sex Pistols and the Clash. But the Stranglers set themselves apart almost immediately by leaning into keyboards and unconventional songwriting rather than punk’s stripped-down formula.

That willingness to experiment produced the band’s defining moment: “Golden Brown,” released in 1982. Built around an unusual, waltz-like rhythm that shifts between time signatures, the song became a global crossover hit, climbing to No. 2 on the UK singles chart despite sounding almost nothing like the punk rock the band had built its name on. Its hypnotic melody has kept it in steady rotation for more than four decades, including a prominent placement on the soundtrack of Guy Ritchie’s international hit film “Snatch.”

Cornwell stepped away from the Stranglers in 1990 to focus on a solo career that has since produced ten studio albums, along with several books, including a pair of novels and his 2004 autobiography, “A Multitude of Sins.” He’s continued touring and recording well into his solo years, long outlasting the initial wave of British punk he helped define.

Nearly 45 years after “Golden Brown” first climbed the charts, the song is still one of the most recognizable crossover hits to emerge from the punk era.

In 1965, Donovan was still a teenager when the British press saddled him with one of the most daunting comparisons a young singer-songwriter could receive: Bob Dylan.

The Scottish musician had emerged from Britain’s folk scene with “Catch the Wind,” an acoustic hit whose Dylan influence was hard to miss. Before long, journalists were calling Donovan “the new Dylan” and “England’s answer to Bob Dylan.”

Dylan himself was well aware of his supposed new rival.

In D.A. Pennebaker’s Dont Look Back, filmed during Dylan’s 1965 tour of England, former Animals keyboardist Alan Price tells Dylan that Donovan is a very good guitarist.

“He’s better than you,” Price says.

“Yeah,” Dylan replies. “Right away I hate him.”

There was little reason to think Dylan actually hated Donovan. The young singer soon became part of the circle around Dylan, even performing “To Sing for You” for him in another memorable scene from the documentary.

More importantly, Donovan wasn’t destined to remain anyone’s answer to Bob Dylan.

Within a couple of years, Donovan had shed much of the Dylan imitation and developed a far more eclectic identity, incorporating jazz, pop, blues, psychedelia and other influences into his music.

The “Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll” similarly points to that transformation. After Donovan began working with producer Mickie Most, his folkie restraint gave way to increasingly exotic instrumentation, including sitars, flutes, cellos and harps. The book identifies “Sunshine Superman” as his biggest hit, reaching No. 1 in 1966.

Donovan was only 19 when he recorded the song in late 1965.

As Fred Bronson recounts in “The Billboard Book of Number One Hits,” Donovan brought “Sunshine Superman” to Most, who heard its potential but envisioned a very different arrangement. Donovan later recalled that they entered the studio at 2 p.m. on a Sunday and had the record finished by 5.

In other words, the song that would help reinvent Donovan was essentially captured in three hours.

Unfortunately, making the record was considerably easier than releasing it.

A contractual dispute left “Sunshine Superman” sitting on the shelf for months. Bronson writes that Britain’s Pye label removed the single from its release schedule amid the legal entanglement surrounding Donovan and Most.

By the time it finally came out in America, Donovan worried that too much time had passed.

He needn’t have worried.

“Sunshine Superman” entered the Hot 100 at No. 90 and kept climbing. The single ultimately sold 800,000 copies in six weeks and more than 1 million overall.

Sixty years ago this week, it reached No. 1, knocking the Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Summer in the City” out of the top spot. The chart dated Sept. 3 also found Donovan sitting above the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,” the Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love” and the Hollies’ “Bus Stop.”

It would be Donovan’s only No. 1 hit in America.

For a singer who had entered the spotlight with the press measuring him against Bob Dylan, “Sunshine Superman” marked something much more significant than a chart triumph. Donovan had stopped sounding like the next somebody else.

At 19, he had begun finding a sound unmistakably his own.

Related: ’60s Legend, Who Wrote What Bob Dylan Called ‘The Greatest Song Ever Written,’ Turns 80

Donovan’s musical world was becoming intertwined with some of the biggest names of the era.

He became friends with Paul McCartney, even contributing the phrase “sky of blue and sea of green” to The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.”

Decades later, Donovan recalled that his future wife, Linda Lawrence, was his muse during those heady years. The pair had met in 1965 but spent years apart before eventually reuniting and marrying.

“Record companies and music publishers love a broken-hearted songwriter,” Donovan joked in a 2017 interview with the Irish Independent.

“Sunshine Superman became the album that turned people like The Beatles on because the No.1 hits kept coming.”

His influence on The Beatles soon became more tangible.

During their famous 1968 trip to India, Donovan taught John Lennon a fingerpicking guitar technique that Lennon subsequently used on songs including “Dear Prudence,” “Julia” and “Happiness Is a Warm Gun.”

McCartney confirmed the connection in a Radio Luxembourg interview that year, explaining, “John picks the guitar because he learned off Donovan when we were in India.”

Lennon, McCartney and Donovan also spent time writing together there. McCartney recalled sitting on a roof with the two musicians when he began playing what became “Rocky Raccoon,” with the trio making up words as the song took shape.

It was quite a journey for a musician who, only a few years earlier, had been introduced to much of the public as somebody else’s answer to Bob Dylan.

“Sunshine Superman” helped change that. Sixty years after it reached No. 1, it remains a snapshot of the moment the 19-year-old folk singer stepped out of Dylan’s shadow and into the psychedelic sound that would define his own career.

Related: 1963 Bob Dylan Song, Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time,’ Went to No. 1 For Beloved Folk Trio

This week, the news of Dolly Parton‘s death at 80 shook the music world. Friends, fans, and collaborators have taken to social media with an outpouring of love and sweet sentiments about her lasting impact, generosity, and unforgettable personality. Following her death, her legacy continues to thrive, as it will for generations to come: the country queen’s catalog just earned a new accolade.

Just days after the legendary singer’s death, Parton makes history by becoming the first artist ever to occupy the entire Top 10 of US iTunes without new music. Overall, she’s reportedly the third artist to reach the feat, joining Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj (who both had released new music at the time).

With a stunning near-eight-decade-spanning career, the musical icon has released over 1,000 songs, with ten of them standing out among fans on iTunes: “Hard Candy Christmas” (No. 10), “There Was Jesus” (No. 9), Brad Paisley‘s “When I Get Where I’m Going” (No. 8), “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” (No. 7), “Coat of Many Colors” (No. 6), “Here You Come Again” (No. 5), “Islands in the Stream” (No. 4), “Jolene” (No. 3), “9 to 5” (No. 2), and unsurprisingly in the top spot at No. 1, the powerful and emotional ballad “I Will Always Love You.”

Notably, Whitney Houston‘s 1992 cover of the track for The Bodyguard was ranked the No. 1 greatest Dolly Parton cover of all time by Ranker.

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As Parade previously reported, Parton’s nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, revealed the news of her death in a video shared to her official Instagram account on Monday, Aug. 25.

“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality,” Seaver said. “As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.”

“It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” he added. “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.”

Following the announcement, reps confirmed to People that she died after a “brief battle with cancer.” The type of cancer was not revealed.

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Gladys Knight is planning to slow down her touring schedule after a string of performances raised concerns among fans of the 82-year-old singer.

The Motown legend has spent the past several months performing solo and alongside fellow music icon Smokey Robinson. According to TMZ, Knight appeared confused at times during some shows, stared off into the distance and relied heavily on her backup singers for vocals.

One of the more concerning moments reportedly came during Knight’s July 25 performance at the Hollywood Bowl. According to the outlet, people involved with the tour had expressed concerns to Knight’s team before the show and questioned whether she should take the stage.

During her performance of the classic “Midnight Train to Georgia,” Knight reportedly turned her back to the audience and began walking offstage. When a backup singer reached for her arm, she pulled away and continued moving toward the exit.

A source also told TMZ that Knight’s April Las Vegas performance with Robinson was even more concerning. Some people working on the tour reportedly believe she may be showing signs of dementia, although Knight has not been diagnosed with the condition.

Knight’s husband and manager, William McDowell, acknowledged that she has “good days and bad,” but said performing remains important to her. “No one is ever gonna make me say, ‘My wife is well,’ but all she wants to do is sing,” McDowell told the outlet.

Some fans who attended Knight’s August 18 Detroit concert have already questioned whether she should continue touring. After she took several breaks backstage and appeared exhausted, some concertgoers reportedly left before the show ended, per TMZ.

Reactions to the performance video reflected how divided fans have become over the question. “Midnight train need to make its last stop we gotta let our stars rest,” one person wrote. 

“This is absolutely heartbreaking and disgusting! This needs to be stopped!” another commented. “This is sad to watch,” another person wrote. “Why is anyone allowing this????”

Others defended Knight and pointed out that she should be able to decide for herself whether she wants to continue performing.

“She is touring at 82 years old, put some respect on her name!!!! She is a legend,” one fan wrote. “Maybe this is what she wants. Some seasoned folks can’t be told what to do. And rightfully so,” another added.

It appears Knight is ready to make some changes to her schedule. McDowell told TMZ that he is working on building a facility near the couple’s North Carolina home that would allow her to perform without having to spend as much time traveling.

Knight also released a statement indicating that she plans to gradually reduce her performances while focusing on other parts of her life and career. 

“After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward,” she said. “I’ll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era.”

She reflected on the support she has received from fans throughout her many years in music.

“I’d like to take a moment, in advance, to thank all my fans over this last three quarters of a century for making a little girl’s dream come true and supporting her every step of the way,” she added. “I am immensely grateful to all of you and send my eternal love back to you.”

Her decision comes after more than 70 years as a performer, but Knight isn’t ready to say goodbye to the stage just yet. “I hope to see your smiling faces out and about and on the road,” she said.

Related: ’70s Rock Band’s Concert Leaves Fan Baffled: ‘I’ve Seen More Movement at the DMV’

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Now that fall is finally around the corner, you have the official green light to begin shopping for cool-weather essentials. The season of boots and sweaters also brings the opportunity to slip into a cozy shacket, like the Akefun Corduroy Shacket from Amazon. It’s an outstanding deal right now, marked down from $30 to just $20.

This effortless hybrid shirt-jacket fills a gap by adding warmth and casual style to nearly any off-duty look. It comes in five neutral, fall-friendly colors that blend right into any wardrobe, too. Take your pick from black, green, brown, beige, and light grey, available in sizes small to XXL.

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The ribbed corduroy fabric is a quintessential fall favorite, adding a layer that’s just thick enough to keep you warm without overwhelming you. It’s smooth the touch, with a finish that one shopper described as even softer than other corduroy tops. Other details also add to its classic appeal, like the simple collar, V-neckline, and button-down front.

It’s also the epitome of casually cool style for the season. The shacket boasts a boyfriend fit that’s slightly oversized, yet not so voluminous that it overpowers your frame. It’s great for balanced looks — you could throw this on over a tank and leggings, for example, or a tee and a pair of sleek jeans.

The throw-on-and-go quality is what makes this such a seasonal staple. You’ll reach for it all the time, whether you’re heading out to run errands or just want something to keep you cozy while you’re walking the dog or playing outside with the kids.

It’s “beautifully made,” according to one shopper, and feels “super comfortable.” Another person agreed that it offers just the right amount of warmth without feeling overly heavy. “It’s perfect for cool weather,” they wrote.

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It’s also an awesome value — and now is a great time to stock up on some wardrobe essentials for the months ahead. Pick up the Akefun Corduroy Shacket in the size and color of your choice while it’s 33% off at Amazon!

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Walt Disney World has officially locked in the opening timeline for its next major property, confirming that Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will open its doors on July 1, 2027.

Marking the announcement, Disney released the first official look inside the resort’s 967 guest rooms and villas, which draw inspiration from the natural world and classic animated stories celebrating the great outdoors.

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The marquee addition to the resort’s accommodation lineup is its collection of freestanding Lake Houses. Perched directly on the Bay Lake shoreline, these standalone A-frame cabins feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and private porches overlooking the water.

The Lake Houses channel the visual world of Brother Bear, highlighting natural Alaskan landscapes and artistic nods to the film. In the primary bedrooms, a custom Northern Lights-inspired lighting fixture casts a serene glow across the space.

Available in one- and two-bedroom configurations that sleep up to five and eight guests, respectively, these retreats come fully equipped with full kitchens, washers and dryers, and generous living and dining areas.

Related: Disney Is Quietly Building a Major New Resort at Walt Disney World

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Throughout the main lodge buildings, guest accommodations lean into a variety of nature-forward Disney stories:

Duo Studios, designed for up to two travelers, draw inspiration from Encanto with butterfly murals and bright, cheerful design touches. These efficient layouts include a queen-size pull-down bed that tucks into the wall during the day, a spa-like split bathroom, a kitchenette, and a private balcony.

Deluxe Studios and one- and two-bedroom villas are steeped in the woodland charm of Bambi. These spaces incorporate warm natural wood tones, subtle forest motifs, and archival concept artwork. The multi-bedroom villas cater to larger travel parties, accommodating up to five or nine guests with full kitchens, private patios, and split bathrooms featuring soaking tubs.

For multigenerational groups, the three-bedroom Grand Villas take artistic inspiration from Fantasia. Sleeping up to 12 guests, these sprawling accommodations feature massive communal gathering spaces, multiple bathrooms, and sweeping lake views.

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Standard resort rooms and suites throughout the lodge celebrate the sweeping natural landscapes of Pocahontas. The spaces incorporate earthy color palettes, scenic river murals, and subtle carved wood paneling honoring Grandmother Willow.

At the top of the resort, the Hidden Willow Presidential Suite offers two full bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private balcony with direct views of Bay Lake and the evening Magic Kingdom fireworks. Guests staying in select top-tier club rooms and suites also receive access to The Artist’s Nest, a rooftop concierge lounge providing complimentary refreshments alongside panoramic views stretching toward Cinderella Castle.

Beyond the accommodations, guests will have access to a sprawling outdoor recreation area called The Wetlands, which includes a zero-entry pool with a spiral water slide, a winding lazy river, and direct water taxi service across Bay Lake straight to Magic Kingdom Park.

According to Disney, bookings for the new property will roll out in phases this fall:

• October 6, 2026: Disney Vacation Club members can book through Member Services.
• October 7, 2026: Walt Disney World Annual Passholders gain early booking access by phone.
• October 8, 2026: General reservations officially open to the public online and by phone.

Related: Disney’s Newest Lake Houses Are a Love Letter to Classic Disney Artistry

Clem Cattini turns 89 this week, capping a career that helped launch one of rock history’s most improbable global chart records.

Cattini was the drummer behind “Telstar,” the 1962 instrumental by the Tornados that became the first single by a British act to top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, more than a year before the Beatles ever cracked the American charts. Produced by the eccentric Joe Meek, the track topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, an especially rare feat for an instrumental with no vocals at all.

The song’s title wasn’t just a catchy word: it was named after Telstar, the communications satellite launched that same year, which became the first satellite to relay a live television signal across the Atlantic Ocean. Pairing that space-age name with the record’s futuristic, otherworldly sound helped make it feel like a genuine product of its moment.

Cattini’s career extended far beyond that one hit. Before joining the Tornados, he played drums on Johnny Kidd and the Pirates’ “Shakin’ All Over,” another landmark of early British rock and roll. After leaving the band in 1965, he became one of the busiest session drummers in the UK, eventually playing on more than 40 different UK No. 1 singles, including the Kinks’ “You Really Got Me”, a tally that stands as a record among British session musicians.

His reputation in the industry ran deep enough that Jimmy Page reportedly considered him for Led Zeppelin before the band settled on John Bonham. Decades later, Cattini published a memoir, “My Life, Through the Eye of a Tornado,” detailing his six decades behind the kit.

Nearly 65 years after “Telstar” first topped the charts, Cattini is still one of the last surviving links to the earliest days of British rock and roll, a genre-shaping pioneer whose reach extended from a satellite-inspired instrumental to some of the biggest hits of the 1960s and beyond.

They say food is the language of love, and nothing beats cooking a dish for loved ones and enjoying their company. But for Ina Garten, the best part of gathering around the table might actually be the conversation.

The beloved celebrity chef is bringing that philosophy to her new podcast, Happy Hour with Ina Garten, and the first look at the series reveals that she has already found the perfect setting for it: her own New York City apartment.

In the trailer shared exclusively on PEOPLE, Garten explains that she’ll be inviting guests into her home to enjoy a drink and sit down for a conversation about their lives, careers and everything in between.

“I’ve always thought the best part of a great dinner party is the conversation – the stories you find yourself lingering over and listening in on,” Garten said in a press release. “That’s how I want Happy Hour to be.”

And if the trailer is any indication, viewers can expect the kind of relaxed, intimate atmosphere that has made Garten’s entertaining philosophy so beloved. The Food Network star kicks off the project with a cocktail inspired by the South of France: a bourbon sour that she shares with her husband, Jeffrey Garten.

The playful moment also gives viewers a peek inside the couple’s New York City apartment, which will serve as the backdrop for the podcast. While fans are accustomed to seeing Garten and Jeffrey at their East Hampton home, Happy Hour will offer a new look at their city space.

The format leaves plenty of room for intriguing celebrity conversations, too. Garten says she’ll invite people she’s “curious to know more about” to her home, where she’ll learn about how they got where they are, what makes them laugh and what they’re still figuring out. In other words, don’t expect this to be a typical celebrity interview.

Happy Hour with Ina Garten premieres Sept. 16, with new episodes arriving weekly on Wednesdays. If Garten has her way, Happy Hour will feel less like watching a podcast and more like being invited to her dinner party and pulling up a chair for the conversation. Don’t be late.

When 22-year-old Elvis Presley bought Graceland in March 1957, he was sealing a deal that would forever transform a Memphis mansion into the world’s most famous rock-and-roll sanctuary.

Now, a photo recently shared from the Graceland archives on Instagram is giving fans an up-close look at the exact piece of paper that started it all.

In early 1957, Elvis was a 22-year-old superstar riding high on the success of the hit songs “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and his debut film, Love Me Tender. However, with his growing fame came relentless crowds surrounding his family’s modest home on Audubon Drive in Memphis, Tennessee, making privacy nearly impossible.

The young star needed a secluded sanctuary. He found it in a 13.8-acre estate named Graceland, originally built in 1939 by Ruth Moore and her husband, Thomas Moore.

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The newly shared photo highlights the initial $1,000 deposit check, dated March 16, 1957, and made payable to Moore. This deposit officially held the property for the family.

Just days later, on March 26, the final transaction went through for a total purchase price of $102,500. Presley’s parents, Vernon and Gladys, along with his grandmother, Minnie Mae, moved into Graceland on May 16, 1957, while Elvis was filming Jailhouse Rock. He officially spent his first night there in June, according to the home’s official website.

What makes the newly surfaced archival image so mesmerizing for fans isn’t just the historic dollar amount, but the personal details frozen in time. The check bears the signature of a young artist on the cusp of defining an entire generation.

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For decades, Graceland has carefully preserved thousands of artifacts from Elvis’s life, but rare looks at the financial paperwork behind his biggest personal milestones always spark massive nostalgia. Seeing the actual piece of paper that transferred ownership of the mansion reminds fans how quickly the young kid from Tupelo built an empire.

Fans shared heart and lightening bolt emojis in response to the photograph. Others recalled seeing the check when they visited the historic Memphis home.

“I saw it last week,” exclaimed one follower. A second penned, “A treasure.”

Other followers shared their devotion to Presley, calling him “my king” in the comments section. Yet another penned, “TCB,” shorthand for Presley’s mantra, “taking care of business.”

Nearly seven decades after that $1,000 check cleared, Graceland remains a shrine to rock-and-roll history. This rare archival photo proves that the story behind its purchase is just as captivating as the legend himself.

Today, Graceland is the second most-visited home in the United States next to The White House. The home officially opened for tours on June 7, 1982, almost five years after Presley’s death in August 1977.

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Reginald VelJohnson, the beloved dad from Family Matters, is looking happy and svelte in a rare red carpet appearance.

VelJohnson, 74, is best known for donning a police uniform onscreen in his diverse acting career. Fans love him from the Die Hard franchise, and he spent years as Carl Winslow on Family Matters. The show, which also starred Jo Marie Payton, Kellie Shanygne Williams, and Jaleel White, told the story of a Black Chicago family helmed by a loving father. White, of course, rose to superstardom as the nerdy next-door neighbor Steve Urkel. But it was VelJohnson who served as a steadying force in the series. In recent years, he’s had a thriving career as a voice-over actor, and even hit Dancing with the Stars in 2024. But the beloved star made a rare red carpet appearance in Los Angeles at the premiere of A24’s Onslaught at Regal LA Live, and looked great. More svelte than in his TV days, the star had a bright smile on his face.

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Yes! Kellie Shanygne Williams, who played Laura Winslow on the series, and her co-star, Telma Hopkins, who played Rachel, the sister of Harriette Winslow and aunt to Laura, recently started a podcast called Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie.

In a statement, Williams opened up about why she and Hopkins decided to create a podcast about making the iconic show.

“To this day, ‘Family Matters’ is one of the most-streamed sitcoms, and it is an honor for me to be able to go back in time and remember what it was like as a kid to grow up on the show and go through some of the same things my character, Laura Winslow, did,” Williams shared, Variety reported. “Not to mention doing it with my surrogate mom, Telma, who’s become one of my closest friends and is really another member of my family, as well as reconnecting with fans and hearing how the show impacted them. We hope fans enjoy listening to these episodes as much as we have enjoyed making them!”

Here’s a quick taste of the podcast:

Maybe! Bryton James, who played Richie Crawford on the series, told Entertainment Weekly that he’s “had an idea to take the show and turn it into an animated series.” It would involve “taking the old episodes and modernizing them and kind of starting from scratch for the new generation.”

Now a star on Beyond the Gates, James said the fate of the idea is “sitting in Warner Bros.’ hands right now… That plan is still kind of floating around out there, and I’m still trying to pursue it.”

We’ll keep our fingers crossed!

Related: ‘Keep Praying for Me’: ‘Family Matters’ Mom Jo Marie Payton Marks 76th Birthday With Emotional Update

In early June, we learned Tim Curry was set to reprise his role of Lockwood in Stream 2: Sudden Death. However, there were questions about whether he finished filming all of his scenes before his death this month.

There is some excellent news for fans of the cultural icon. Director Michael Leavy told TMZ that Curry had finished filming all of his scenes. It will mark the final movie from the late star.

Leavy couldn’t go into the details of the Stream sequel, except for what was already known. The original movie brought together some of the biggest horror icons, including the late Tony Todd and Danielle Harris. Curry surprised many with his appearance as Lockwood, the mastermind of the live-streamed tournament, marking one of his biggest returns to the screen after his stroke in 2012.

When fans learned that he would return in the sequel, there was a lot of hype. It’s understandable that many feared that either his role wouldn’t be able to happen or would need to be cut short. After all, his role in the sequel was set to be expanded.

However, Leavy shared that not only had all of his scenes been filmed, but that Stream 2: Sudden Death would be dedicated to the late actor. The project will be dedicated to another fallen horror icon, Todd, who died in 2024 after a battle with cancer.

Leavy ended by saying that there are lessons to take from Curry, and that “it’s to enjoy every moment, embrace life, and live it to the fullest, no matter what — and Tim certainly did just that. May he rest in the sweetest peace.”

Curry passed away at the age of 80 in his home. While the cause of death has not yet been released, police do not suspect foul play. The Rocky Horror legend suffered a paralyzing stroke in 2012, but kept his wits about him and joined many of his former castmates at the 50th anniversary celebrations at the end of 2025. He will be missed, but we have one more movie to look forward to.

A release date has not been confirmed yet, but Leavy and his team are targeting a late 2026 or early 2027 release date.

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J. Cole’s concert in Sacramento, California, on August 28 was canceled following the tragic death of a member of his touring crew.

The venue, Golden 1 Center, shared the news on social media.

“Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morning, J. Cole’s performance at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento tonight, August 27, has been canceled,” the statement read. “Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

The Sacramento Bee reported that the crew member “was driving a semi-truck that veered off southbound I-5 and overturned south of Zamora about 6 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.” He died at the scene. The truck was carrying gear for the Tuesday’s night’s concert at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

“A preliminary investigation found the driver of a Volvo semi-truck towing a trailer traveled off the freeway and onto the right shoulder, officers said. The driver tried to return to the roadway by turning left but lost control of the truck, causing it to overturn,” the outlet further details. “The driver, who was the only person in the truck, was identified by the Yolo County Coroner’s Office as Jarlath Parkinson, 66, of Jackson, South Carolina.”

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to contribute to the crash, but an investigation is ongoing.

“It’s unknown at this time, may have been a distraction or fell asleep. Unfortunately, the solo occupant did not survive the crash,” said Sgt. David Barker of the California Highway Patrol, per CBS News.

The rapper is scheduled for two more shows on Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30, at Oakland Arena. His 73-show “The Fall-Off” world tour began on July 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Along with North America, he has performances set in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, with the tour set to end on Dec. 12 in Johannesburg.

“Move On Up” was a popular soul song released by Curtis Mayfield in 1970. It is now a classic that was named one of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time” by Rolling Stone magazine. However, it never ended up charting in the United States.

The song was originally nine minutes long on his debut album, Curtis. An edited version of the song made it onto the UK Singles Chart, reaching the No. 12 spot.

“Everything was a song,” Mayfield said in an interview with Richard Williams. “Every conversation, every personal hurt, every observance of people in stress, happiness and love. If you could feel it, I could feel it. And if I could feel it, I could write a song about it. If you have a good imagination, you can go quite far.”

Mayfield also spoke about the way record companies operated when he was starting out in the business. “During that time, record companies were used to taking people off the street and giving them twenty-five bucks for a song,” he said. “Many a hit came off the street like that. But I was too stubborn, too strong-willed, which they didn’t care for. However, I also understood early on that it’s better to have fifty per cent of something than a hundred per cent of nothing. And at least I had it to bargain with.”

He added, “I’m a creative person. And I was just too young. I didn’t have the knowledge. I’m sure that for every dollar I’ve earned, I’ve probably earned someone else ten or twenty dollars.”

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“Move On Up” has appeared in many different movies and TV shows over the years, including Bend It Like Beckham, The Bernie Mac Show, and The Wire.

Mayfield released several more popular songs over the years, including “Pusherman,” “Freddie’s Dead,” and “The Makings of You.” In 1998, he was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Mayfield died in 1999 at the age of 57 from complications due to type 2 diabetes.

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As a book lover, I’m always on the hunt for cute ways to let my reading habit spill beyond the bookshelf. Give me a classic literature-inspired accessory, a piece of library home decor, or even a clever storage solution for my ever-growing collection, and I’m probably going to want it. There’s just something fun about surrounding yourself with little reminders of the stories and characters you love, especially when they can double as something useful.

So naturally, I had to stop scrolling when I came across the Free Assembly Book Crossbody at Walmart. It looks like a tiny embroidered hardcover you can actually carry, turning one of my favorite pastimes into an accessory. And at just $23, it’s an affordable find that feels especially fitting for anyone who has ever said they were “just going to browse” the bookstore and walked out with yet another paperback.

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For the person whose TBR list seems to grow faster than they can read it, this book-shaped crossbody bag makes the literary theme part of the silhouette itself. The structured navy exterior is styled like a vintage hardcover, with gold-tone corner guards framing the edges and giving the bag the look of a well-loved volume pulled straight from a bookshelf. Across the front, rows of white embroidered lines create a shelf-like backdrop for a charming collection of tiny tea-and-reading motifs, including textured teapots, petite teacups, a striped mug, and a miniature open book. The phrase “Booked and Busy” sits prominently across the center, tying the whole design together with a wink.

The cotton-polyester canvas has a substantial feel, while the embroidered elements stand out from the navy base instead of blending into it like a flat graphic. Some of the teapot designs have tonal beading that gives the front additional dimension, while the gold-tone hardware adds a small metallic accent without overwhelming the detailed embroidery. A matching chain strap attaches at either side and gives you the option to wear the book-shaped bag across your body, where its flat, rectangular profile sits neatly at your side. A clasp closure keeps the compact interior secured, with enough room for the everyday basics you’d want to bring along without making the bag bulky. 

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There are two other bookish designs to choose from, too. “Pup Fiction” pairs a powder-blue cover with a sweet dachshund dressed in a red-and-navy argyle sweater, with the punny title embroidered in bold red lettering across the top. For a more fashion-history-minded option, the sheep design nods to Princess Diana’s iconic sweater, covering a bright red background with neat rows of fluffy white sheep and placing one conspicuous black sheep among the flock. Both have the same hardcover-inspired rectangular shape, slim gold-tone chain, and metallic corner protectors as the “Booked and Busy” version.

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Walmart shoppers couldn’t get over how “cute” this purse’s “whimsical” design is. “I could easily see this costing two-to-four times more in a boutique,” one shopper wrote, sharing that it works for both “dressier occasions or casual ones.”

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Kathy Garver shared memories of her Family Affair co-star Anissa Jones on the 50th anniversary of the beloved child star’s death.

Speaking with Remind magazine, Garver, 80, recalled her close bond with her late TV sister despite their 12-year age gap.

“We were good friends,” Garver shared. “She was an especially luminous little spirit. And she was very kind to everybody. She was a kind person. And I related to her very well. And we spent time together.”

“She tried so hard to be herself,” Garver added of Jones. “And I think that the people around her wanted to keep her in a certain way, in a certain image. And I felt that about her. She wanted to emerge and really was held back, I think, in many ways.”

Garver noted that the last time she saw Jones was at her 18th birthday party in March 1976.

“Her mom came up to me and asked me if I would spend some more time with her because she was with the wrong group, and her mom was worried about her going out with this particular group,” Garver recalled. “I would have, except I went back East for three or four months to do the musical My Fair Lady. And then it was during that time that she overdosed.”

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Jones died on Aug. 28, 1976, of drug intoxication after a party in Oceanside, California, 10 years after making her debut as Buffy Davis on Family Affair. The series, which aired on CBS from 1966 to 1971, also starred Garver, Brian Keith, Johnny Whitaker and Sebastian Cabot.

At the time of Jones’ death, The Los Angeles Times reported that the young star likely died of “an accidental overdose of prescription sleeping pills,” identified as Seconal. According to the autopsy report, barbiturates, phencyclidine, cocaine, and Quaaludes were also present in Jones’ system after she was found unresponsive by friends.

Family Affair co-star Whitaker, who played Jones’ twin, Jody, on the series, told Fox News Digital he had lost touch with Jones over the years but had attempted to reach out to her shortly before she died after his agent saw her and said she didn’t look well.

“I did try to contact her,” Whitaker, 66, said. “She was my sister.”

The actor, who went on to star in Sigmund and the Sea Monsters after Family Affair, told Woman’s World that Jones’ death became a wake-up call for him.

“I was watching television, and Rona Barrett came on Good Morning America and said, ‘Anissa Jones… Buffy… died yesterday of a drug overdose,’” he recalled. “I immediately got on the phone and called Les Kauffman’s office, who was the director of publicity for Don Fedderson Productions [Family Affair’s production company]. …  I spoke with him and found out that she had passed the day before. It was at that time that I realized that I might need to become a little bit more normal and do some more normal things.”

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While speaking at the Midsouth Nostalgia Festival earlier this year, Whitaker said, “Anissa’s death really shook me up.”

The tragedy prompted the actor to step away from show business and go on a Mormon mission to Portugal, per Remind magazine.

Whitaker also said he regretted not being a better friend to Jones after Family Affair, but explained to Woman’s World, “I did not know what she was going through.”

Family Affair is set to celebrate its milestone 60th anniversary in September, with Garver and Whitaker the only surviving cast members.

Fifty years after Jones’ death, Garver shared a Facebook meme that showed Jones, Keith, and Cabot all wearing angel’s wings. “Treasure every minute,” she captioned the August 2026 post.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available 24 hours a day through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline at 1-800-662-4357.

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Drummer Danny Seraphine has a lot to celebrate in his professional life as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a Recording Academy Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. And on Aug. 28, 2026, he celebrates a personal milestone as he turns 78.

Born Aug. 28, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., Seraphine founded the rock band Chicago in Feb. 1967 alongside bandmates Walter Parazaider (woodwind player), Terry Kath (vocalist and guitarist), Lee Loughnane (trumpet player), James Pankow (trombone player), Robert Lamm (keyboard player and vocalist), and Peter Cetera (bassist and vocalist).

Seraphine learned his craft as a teenager while studying under percussionist Bob Tilles at DePaul University.

“He really transformed me into the drummer I am today. I have to give him all the credit, but he really saw the potential of my playing from being just a rock player,” he explained in an interview with Classic Bands. “He transformed me into being a well-rounded musician and a Jazz player.”

In 1977, Chicago’s Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping hit, “If You Leave Me Now,” won a Grammy Award for Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. The track, which has been featured in countless movies and TV show soundtracks, including Sex and the City, The Flash, The Half of It, and Modern Family, has stood the test of time. In 2020,  The Guardian ranked it No. 73 on its list of “The Greatest UK No 1s: 100–1,” describing the song as “impossibly lush and beautifully written, but its sadness is pervasive and affecting.”

Per Seraphine’s website, Chicago has earned 23 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. The band has earned five No. 1 albums and 21 Top Ten singles. Rolling Stone reportedly named Seraphine, who is regarded as the “father of jazz rock,” per Jazz Alley, as one of the top 100 drummers of all time.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is taking her multi-million-dollar wellness empire somewhere it hasn’t gone before: the dining room.

The founder of lifestyle brand Goop, which once sold out scented candles claimed to replicate her, well, shall we say, nether regions, has expanded beyond eye-catching headlines to build a bona fide culinary brand.

Goop Kitchen already has more than a dozen locations, but none of them are dine-in establishments, as Paltrow said herself on Instagram to hype up her latest venture, “Finally, somewhere to eat Goop Kitchen that isn’t on your couch.”

Given her parents are late television producer Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, and the actress herself is no slacker, having won an Oscar for her role in Shakespeare in Love, it’s no surprise she’s continued expanding Goop’s footprint across California.

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The new location is slated for Del Mar, California, a ritzy seaside village known for horse races, pristine beaches, and celebrity mansions, reportedly home to famous faces such as Aaron Rodgers and Bill Gates.

Oh, the irony…

Goop Kitchen will be located inside the upscale One Paseo shopping center within a few miles from the coast, soon to be home to the brand’s only location where diners can sit down and enjoy a meal.

According to One Paseo, the full-service eatery will be “led by a Michelin-experienced culinary team” with a menu “crafted to make you feel good.”

Slated to open August 31, 2026, don’t expect the usual suspects of high-fructose corn syrup and greasy burgers — Goop Kitchen takes its clean-eating ethos seriously. You won’t find any of the following in its dishes:

• Gluten
• Seed oils
• Refined sugars
• Corn
• Processed additives

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That’s right — Del Mar may be highfalutin, but you won’t find gluten. While the first San Diego County spot has yet to open, the others are beloved by loyal customers, one of whom shared, “I swear y’all put ‘fairy dust’ in your food and I’m here for it all.”

As for Paltrow, she’s taken a hands-on approach to the new restaurant, revealing to Architectural Digest that she hopes patrons stay a while and feel “at home and comfortable, and that they don’t need to rush” — which sounds about right for San Diego’s laid-back beach towns.

There’s no word on whether there will be any Goop candlelight dinners…

“Where Is the Love?” was released by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway in 1972. It rose all the way to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart and on the R&B chart. It won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

When Flack was asked about the song in a 2013 interview, she said, “’Where Is the Love’ was written by Ralph McDonald, who was in my band, traveling with me around the world, and he came to me and said, ‘Ro, I’ve got a song,’ and he had recorded it with Valerie Simpson, who has an incredible voice. He had her singing ‘Where Is the Love?’ and I thought it was just the nicest, hippest, most wonderful R&B thing that I had heard at that point in my life. And I wanted to do it. And I said, ‘I’ll do it.’ And he said, ‘Who are you going to do it with? It should be a duet.’ I said, ‘Donny.’ He said, ‘Donny?’ I think Ralph really had some other ideas, but you know he acquiesced and Donny, and I went into the studio and did that.”

She continued, “That was another one that happened in like a fifteen- or twenty-minute window because we’re both musicians and if you listen to the songs ‘Where Is the Love’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ I don’t think that they sound like we studied them.” She added, “On ‘Where Is the Love’ we just sang it down, two or three times and got it. The same thing with ‘You’ve Got a Friend.'”

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This isn’t the only song that Flack and Hathaway teamed up to sing. They also released a cover of “You’ve Got a Friend” together and “The Closer I Get to You.” Separately, they had plenty of hits as well.

Flack released “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song.” In 2009, she was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

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Hathaway released “This Christmas” and “Someday We’ll All Be Free.” He was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame. He also posthumously received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Hathaway died in 1979 at the age of 33. Flack died in 2025 at the age of 88.