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Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba just announced a "new chapter" in her life.

On Saturday, May 16, the former professional dancer, 58, took to Instagram with an unexpected update for her followers.

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"Lately, I've been thinking about my social media presence," Inaba began her post. "Like many of you, I have mixed emotions about it. And living with #sjogrensdisease makes posting a life filled with adventure and red carpets difficult. My nature is like all of you. I want to connect and share. But my fear is that my real life will be judged as 'sad,' 'dull,' 'boring.' However the TRUTH is my life is anything but that."

She continued, "I live in a small outward appearing world. But my inner world is infinitely rich with depth, emotion, and endless curiosity. I've decided it's time to use my pages the way I really want to, to share my private self. Not the 'celebrity' ...not the 'Carrie Ann Inaba' (said with a British accent), but the strip[p]ed down human being beneath it all."

To conclude her message, Inaba declared, "So here begins a new chapter. Join me as I step into the unknown. 🤍🙏."

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In the comments, the DWTS judge's followers flooded her with support. One Instagram user exclaimed, "I can’t wait! it’s so inspiring to see a person sharing their authentic selves!"

Another pointed out, "❤️❤️❤️ I think this will give all of us the permission to do the same. Thank you."

Someone else shared, "👏🤍✨ It’s really about quality and authenticity over quantity. You’ve got this! 👌."

A different Instagram user commented, "Honestly, I love the real and raw and the mundane. Chronic illness warrior here and it’s nice to see we aren’t alone in this."

Meanwhile, yet another fan wrote, "Love this so much! I will be following along your journey, and thank you for being so vulnerable. Truly inspiring."

Recently, Inaba opened up about her autoimmune condition, Sjogren’s disease, during an exclusive interview with Parade after suffering a medical emergency on a plane.

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In 1981, Rick Springfield transformed a painfully relatable real-life situation into one of the defining songs of the MTV era.

“Jessie’s Girl” became a massive hit for the Australian singer-songwriter, eventually climbing to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remaining there for two weeks. Forty-five years later, the song still stands as Springfield’s signature hit and one of the most recognizable soft rock anthems of the 1980s.

But the inspiration behind the track came from something surprisingly personal.

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Springfield later revealed that the song grew out of feelings he developed for a friend’s girlfriend while taking a stained-glass class in Pasadena during the late 1970s. Though he became friends with both of them, he later admitted, “I was never really introduced to her. It was always just, like, panting from afar.”

Originally, the song was titled “Gary’s Girl,” named after his friend. But Springfield quickly realized the name didn’t sound right when sung aloud. According to the singer, he eventually changed it to “Jessie” after spotting the name of football player Ron Jessie on a T-shirt.

The emotional honesty behind the lyrics helped turn “Jessie’s Girl” into a breakout hit, though its rise to the top of the charts was surprisingly slow. The song spent 19 weeks climbing the Billboard Hot 100 before finally reaching No. 1 on Aug. 1, 1981, the very same day MTV officially launched.

The timing proved perfect.

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Its energetic music video quickly became part of MTV’s early rotation, helping Springfield become one of the network’s first major stars. In a later interview with Professor of Rock content creator Adam Reader, Springfield recalled smashing 24 mirrors while filming the now-iconic video.

At the time, however, Springfield feared his music career was falling apart.

During his conversation with Reader, the singer explained that RCA Records initially didn’t know how to market his pop-rock sound while disco and ballads still dominated radio. The label reportedly delayed releasing Working Class Dog for months, leaving Springfield convinced the album would fail.

Everything changed after Springfield landed the role of Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital. As young viewers began connecting the rising soap star with the voice behind “Jessie’s Girl,” the song’s popularity exploded.

Related: 1972 Soft Rock Classic, a Hit Before It Was Even Released, Became a No. 1 Smash

The success helped push Working Class Dog into the Top 10 and turned Springfield into one of the biggest pop-rock stars of the early 1980s.

Over the decades, “Jessie’s Girl” has remained a fixture of classic rock and soft rock radio while continuing to appear in movies, television shows and streaming playlists for new generations of listeners. Springfield himself has often expressed surprise at the song’s longevity, especially considering the heartbreak and frustration that originally inspired it.

Now decades later, the song still captures the same mix of jealousy, longing and emotional chaos that made it unforgettable in the first place.

Related: 1982 No. 1 Hit Ranked Among Billboard's Greatest Songs Ever Became Both Artists’ Biggest Hit 44 Years Ago Today

Born in the ‘50s? It’s time for a nostalgic throwback. You might remember popular 1950s toys, such as hula hoops, Silly Putty, Mr. Potato Head and Lincoln Logs. You might remember your family dressing up in 1950s fashion (aka pearls, full skirts and polka dots) and, of course, rocking an iconic 50s hairstyle like the bouffant. Some makeup from this decade, like Marilyn Monroe’s classic red lip, would complete the look.

Today, you’re somewhere between your late 60s and mid-70s. Maybe you still rock ‘50s fashion and hair, and maybe you’re buying those toys for your grandkids. Or, maybe you’ve left those things in the past. No judgment either way.

Let’s bridge your childhood and the current day. What was childhood like in the 1950s (for those who don’t know or need a reminder), and how might that affect a person today? What traits do people born in the 1950s commonly have, and what misconception is the most common about Baby Boomers? Ahead, a psychologist shares insights into all of those questions. Without further ado, let’s take it back about 70 years and see what we can learn.

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What Was Childhood Like in the 1950s?

To understand who a person is and their personality traits, it can help to know where they came from and what their childhood entailed. So, for those of us who weren’t alive in the 1950s, what was it like? 

“Childhood in the 1950s had structure, clear social norms and a strong emphasis on family and community,” saysDr. Holly Ann Schiff, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist at South County Psychiatry. “Many children experienced more unsupervised outdoor play and were expected to develop their independence early. There were traditional gender roles and less-open discussion of mental health or emotional expression.”

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What Do They Call People Who Were Born in the 1950s?

This group of individuals is part of the Baby Boomergeneration—born between 1946 and 1964—and often referred to as “Boomers.” You might have seen “OK, Boomer” memes referring to them.

7 Common Traits of People Born in the 1950s, According to a Psychologist

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Every person is unique, though they can share certain qualities if they came from a similar background. Dr. Schiff wouldn’t say there’s a “specific psychology” of people who grew up in the 1950s, but she believes they were definitely shaped by shared cultural influences. 

“There was post-war economic growth and optimism, the Cold War and evolving social movements,” she states.

How can that turn into a personality trait, and which ones could they have developed? Dr. Schiff shares seven common traits in people born in the 1950s. 

1. Strong work ethic

People born or raised in the 1950s were often hardworking, which makes sense in context.

“They were raised during a time when job stability and loyalty were emphasized,” Dr. Schiff says. “This translates into persistence, dedication and valuing long-term career commitment.” 

2. Self-reliance

This group knows how to bounce back and be strong, likely due to the lesser emphasis on emotional validation in childhood.

“They learned to cope independently and self-soothe, which fostered resilience, but also limited emotional expressiveness,” Dr. Schiff explains.

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3. Valuing structure

Structure is what these individuals grew up with and know.

“This makes them more comfortable with routines, rules and clearly defined roles,” Dr. Schiff says.

4. Respect for authority 

People born in that decade can and do recognize hierarchy, or at least authority figures, in systems.

“There is also a respect for authority because their early upbringing emphasized deference to authority figures, although there is some nuance here, because later, they questioned these norms during periods of social upheaval,” the psychologist says. 

5. Pragmatic

Someone who was born in the 1950s is likely to be practical and solution-focused now, according to Dr. Schiff.

“This is shaped by economic and societal expectations of stability,” she explains.

6. Loyal

Whether we’re talking about a relationship or an institution, these individuals are loyal. According to Dr. Schiff, this is “because of the strong emphasis on commitment they experienced growing up, whether this is to the family, workplace or community organizations.”

7. Adaptable

People who were born in the 1950s lived through major cultural shifts. So, you could say they're adaptable to social change.

“This helped them develop the ability to adjust to changing norms over time,” Dr. Schiff says.

Related: 9 Social Habits Boomers Have That Younger Generations Find Confusing, According to Psychologists

The Biggest Misconception About People Who Grew Up in the '50s

Did that last trait surprise you? That brings us to the biggest misconception about people who grew up in the 1950s, according to Dr. Schiff: that they’re rigid or resistant to change. 

“In reality, they have navigated some of the most significant cultural and technological transformations in modern history,” she shares. “So, while values may differ across generations, I think those who grew up in the 1950s are actually more adaptable and complex than stereotypes might suggest.”

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Nate Smith is celebrating 71 pounds down! The country music singer/songwriter, 40, took to social media to share his personal milestone achievement with his fans and followers. 

“Another milestone reached today..... 😭😭😭😭😭,” he captioned on Instagram on Saturday, May 16, alongside a stacked pair of images that feature both before and after pictures of his massive weight loss.

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The photo on top finds the “Bulletproof” singer posing with friends with a soda can in his hand while wearing a denim jacket. The image finds him noticeably heavier compared to the one below, which sees him nearly unrecognizable while showing off his arm tattoo sleeves in a red shirt.  

Words of Encouragement

Folks who clicked on Smith’s post shared their excitement, sending the California native messages of praise, applauding him on his success as he continues to stick to his journey in health and wellness. 

“As someone who understands the amount of work a health journey takes, I just have to say — you should be proud,” One person wrote in the comments section of the post. “You look great! I hope you feel as amazing as you look!” 

Another person added, “It’s incredible what you can achieve when you put your mind to something and stay the course! Proud of you, Nate!” 

“That's a huge achievement! I know exactly how hard that is. You can see that you're feeling good. Well done!” A third follower commented. 

His Reasons for Making a Change

Smith previously opened up about his decisions to adjust his lifestyle for the better, telling Peoplehe made the change because “I was out of breath all the time ... I'd get dizzy just tying my shoes. I felt like I was slowly killing myself, and I didn’t know what to do about it.”

Along with that, a severe upper respiratory infection and his parents' noticing his unhealthy appearance also shifted his mindset to contemplate a lifestyle change. Smith kicked off his weight-loss journey in November 2024, dialing back on alcohol and adding extra protein into his diet, and by the spring of 2025, he was 55 pounds slimmer. Now, he’s seeing even more progress, proving no signs of turning back.

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Accent chairs are a great piece of furniture to use if you want to add a stylish touch to your home. You can set them up in your living room, bedroom, or anywhere else that feels a little empty. Many accent chairs are more of a statement piece than an actual functional item, so it's important to make you invest in one that not only adds style to your home, but also feels great. 

The Muumblus Oversized Cloud Chair at Walmart checks all of these boxes. Reviewers confirmed that it's both "cute and comfy," and best of all, it's currently on sale for $170 off. Shoppers can choose from four gorgeous colors in chenille: yellow, white, blue, and green.

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If you've come across the viral cloud couch, this accent chair is essentially a mini version of that style. It's an oversized chair that's 40 inches long, almost 35 inches wide, and a little over 31 inches tall. It looks like a cube that resembles modular-style seating, and it offers you plenty of room to sit however you'd like. 

Best of all, this chair comes with a matching ottoman that lets you kick your feet up and relax. It extends the length of the chair to close to 50 inches, which is amazing. We can already picture ourselves taking incredible naps in this chair, or binging our latest Netflix obsession. 

"This chair is my new favorite. The cushioning is perfectly plush and offers amazing support, making it ideal for long hours of reading or working," one reviewer raved.

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Both the chair and the ottoman are upholstered with a fuzzy and soft chenille fabric. The two pieces also have multi-layered cushioning that reviewers said feels super "comfortable." Shoppers love how "cute and comfy" it is, and said it was a "lovely" addition to their homes. 

With 200 glowing five-star reviews and the current $170 discount, the Muumblus Oversized Cloud Chair is a deal that's more than worth checking out. Act fast if you want to lock in this price and snag your preferred color while it's still in stock.

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When a book is adapted into a TV show, there are bound to be some changes. The biggest changes happen when a character pops on screen.

Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall (Tobias Menzies) was a villain who strongly affected Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) on Outlander. Author Diana Gabaldon shut down a major change to Black Jack's ending.

Black Jack's Eyes Opening on 'Outlander' Was Cut Tobias Menzies as Black Jack Randall

Entertainment Weekly talked to showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, executive producer Maril Davis, Heughan, and Balfe. They revealed how much power the author had power over the show's story.

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"When we know we were going to do something big, we call Diane and go, 'Hey, we're going to go down this path. How do you feel about it?'" Roberts said. "We want to, of course, get her sign-off on it. If she hated something so desperately, we wouldn't go down that way."

Season 3's premiere revealed that Jamie survived the Battle of Culloden, but not Black Jack. Jamie battled him and won, with the evil man dying in his arms.

"The studio and the network really wanted to keep Black Jack alive so we called her and asked her and she said, 'I wish you wouldn't do that.' So he died," Roberts continued. That's not surprising since Menzies has been in the show since season 1 as the villain, but also as Claire's husband, Frank Randall.

Heughan said they filmed a scene where Black Jack's eye opened when he was on the battlefield. "We were hoping," Davis admitted. "She said no."

The series continued without him and ended with season 8. Gabaldon told Parade that the showrunner also consulted her about the ending of the STARZ series.

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The 1974 made-for-TV movie Bad Ronald has an impossible-to-shake premise made of 100% nightmares. If you've ever felt like you're being watched from inside the house, this unfathomably disturbing, low-budget film is probably one of the reasons why. The unforgettable movie Bad Ronald not only scared the pants off viewers in the 1970s, but it's become a surprisingly lasting cult classic that gets rewatched today.

Horror fans are apparently nowhere near done being freaked out by Bad Ronald. The TV movie is listed on numerous pop culture roundups of horror movies and thrillers today. Here are just few current lists that include the TV horror film:

• It made the The Best Made-For-TV Horror Movies Of All Time list at Giant Freakin Robot.
• Check out the Scariest ABC Movies of the Week From Bad Ronald to Crowhaven Farm on Collider.
• Of course, it landed on this one Movies in Which Creepy People Hide in a House Without Anyone Knowing So They Can Watch, also on Collider.
• And it's No. 2 on The Top 50 1970s Made for TV Horror/Thriller Movies on IMDB.

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For anyone who hasn't seen the film, or was wise enough to block out the terrifying tale (spoilers ahead), the movie follows the socially awkward, teenager Ronald Wilby (Scott Jacoby), who is often ridiculed and bullied by his classmates. In a unkind confrontation with his mean girl neighbor Carol Matthews (Angela Hoffman), Ronald overreacts and shoves Carol to the ground, where she strikes her head and dies.

After the accident, Ronald's mom Elaine Wilby (Kim Hunter) panics, and the two of them decide to hide Ronnie inside their house by walling up one of the bathrooms and creating a creepy hidey hole where Ronald can live—complete with a secret escape door through the kitchen pantry so he can come and go—until they figured out what to do next.

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The plan falls apart when Ronald's mother dies suddenly, their house is sold, and a new family moves in. Yes, and Ronald is still living inside there, and this new family doesn't know it!

Ronald, quickly declining into madness, watches the family through peepholes and sneaks out to steal their food and other items. Of course, he is eventually discovered and everything comes crashing down for Ronald and the family.

Nowadays we know poor Ronald Wilby was having a severe mental health crisis, but back in the '70s we weren't that emotionally intelligent, and we simply made terror and nightmares from the story—terror and nightmares that have never gone away.

Bad Ronald is based on the Jack Vance novel with the same title. The made-for-TV movie, directed by Buzz Kulik, first aired on October 23, 1974, on ABC. Along with Jacoby, Hunter, and Hoffman, the movie also starred Dabney Coleman (9 to 5, On Golden Pond), Pippa Scott, and John Larch.

The film is one of the earliest "killer living in the walls" thrillers, predating and possibly even inspiring some aspects of films like Hider in the House (1989), The People Under the Stairs (1991), and one could even argue, the Oscar-winning South Korean film Parasite (2020).

Decades later, the Bad Ronald movie is still lurking around in its eerie, strangely celebrated hidey hole of 1970s made-for-TV cinema. It has a 6.6/10 rating on IMDB, and 67% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Bad Ronald is currently available for streaming via Prime Video, where subscription and other fees may apply.

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Miley Cyrus may be a Grammy-award winner and Golden Globe nominee, but Goodreads users don't share the same sentiments for her 2009 autobiograhpy/memoir, Miles to Go. Outranked only by the Twilight series and Twilight fanfiction, Fifty Shades of Grey, the singer's book is listed as one of the "Worst Books of All Time" according to users and reviewers.

Readers who have read the memoir (ghostwritten at least in part by writer Hilary Liftin) have not held back when it comes to their sentiments on the memoir by Cyrus. Reviewers have said:

"If you can't write good material on your own, don't try and publish a book. Go practice, write rubbish first drafts, hone your skills. But don't make it look like you wrote a memoir, and then it turns out another woman wrote most of it."

"I regret ever picking up a copy and I would not waste my money."

"This book isn't necessarily bad, but it just isn't all that good. A sixteen year old writing a biography? To me, this could only result in failure."

Despite readers having some harsh words for Miles to Go, the book was an instant number one New York Times bestseller upon release in 2009. Miles to Go sold more than 2 million copies, and over 1,000 copies the first day of its release. At the time of publication, it's believed that Cyrus was one of the top 25 youngest people to publish a bestselling memoir among the likes of Justin Bieber, Malala, and Gabby Douglas.

Miles to Go discusses how Cyrus catapulted to fame with the Disney show Hannah Montana and how that experience shaped her as a young person in Hollywood. It also discusses her relationship with her parents, her thoughts on fame, her love life and relationships, want she wants for the future, and her perspective on faith, spirituality and more. The book also includes stories, poems, songs, photos and quotations from the Bible selected by Cyrus.

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While Miley Cyrus has not published another memoir since Miles to Go, she has gone on to win three Grammy awards, and has released several number one albums. Cyrus is also the eighth-highest-certified female digital singles artist by the RIAA.

Miles to Go may not have the recognition anyone releasing a book might hope for, but it's safe to say the memoir has had little impact on Cyrus' career. Maybe her next memoir will be better received, only time will tell.

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It's been over five decades since Dustin Hoffman andJon Voightstarred in Midnight Cowboy. The film still holds its ranking as one of the best rock movies ever made, and cemented itself with Oscar wins and a Grammy-winning soundtrack.

UltimateClassicRock compiled a list of the best rock films of all time, with Midnight Cowboy tagged as the best release of 1969. The movie itself has a long list of accolades and achievements that make its title even more fitting. Directed by John Schlesinger, the film is based on James Leo Herlihy's 1965 novel of the same name.

Voight played the leading role of Joe Buck, a young Texan who quits his job as a dishwasher to move to New York to become a male prostitute. While initially unsuccessful, he soon meets an ailing con man named Rico "Ratso" Rizzo (Hoffman). The two lonely and lost men soon spark an unlikely friendship. Midnight Cowboy was a success, considering its budget was $3.2 million, and it made $44. 8 million at the box office upon its release.

Critics tagged the film "a slick, brutal" rendition of the original novel, with Voight and Hoffman called a "marvelous pair" with their performances. Many fans may recall one of the film's most iconic and unplanned lines when Hoffman is almost hit by a real yellow taxi and shouts, "I'm walkin' here!"

Midnight Cowboy received an X-rating due to its use of sexual themes and even assault. When it won Best Picture at the 42nd Academy Awards, it became the first and only X-rated film to win in the category. The movie also won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, with Voight winning Most Promising Newcomer - Male at the Golden Globes.

Related: 1988 Rock Classic, Popularized by a Hit Film, Ranked Among ‘Greatest Rock Songsof All Time’

Besides the film itself, Midnight Cowboy also gained recognition for its soundtrack. Its main title theme was Fred Neil's track "Everybody's Talking," which was sung by Harry Nilsson. Neil first recorded the track in 1966 for his second album, and it wasn't released until two years later. The track didn't gain much traction on the charts until Nilsson's version that same year.

Nilsson was looking for his next big hit when he was introduced to "Everybody's Talking" and released it on his Aerial Ballet album. When approached for Midnight Cowboy, Nilsson wrote the track "I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City," but the director preferred the 1968 track.

His version of "Everybody's Talking" landed at No.6 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary charts. It led to Nilsson winning a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Male. John Barry, who composed the score, won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme.

It’s official: Victoria Beckham is officially rich. The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer and her soccer star-turned-sports mogul husband, David Beckham, were ranked second on the just-released 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, behind Formula One executive Bernie Ecclestone and his family. This year’s ranking officially pushes David Beckham into history as Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, but it’s Posh Spice, aka Victoria Beckham, whose ranking is turning heads.

Keep reading to find out Victoria and David Beckham’s staggering net worth and how they made all that cash.

Victoria Beckham and David Beckham’s Net Worth in 2026

The annual Sunday Times Rich List is out, revealing Victoria Beckham and David Beckham’s combined estimated fortune of $1.58 billion. The Beckhams reportedly nearly doubled their estimated fortune from last year’s list, catapulting them nearly to the top behind the Formula One executive.

David Beckham’s soccer career and Victoria Beckham’s career as a pop star laid the foundation, but it’s the pair’s second acts that have sent their fortunes soaring. The couple’s billionaire status is now largely due to business investments and brand expansion.

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So how did the Beckhams make all that money? David Beckham segued his career as one of the world’s most recognized soccer stars into team ownership. Beckham’s ownership stake in MLS franchise Inter Miami CF surged after signing soccer sensation Lionel Messi. David Beckham also signed a major licensing and branding partnership with Authentic Brands Group, reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the same group that helped NBA star Shaquille O’Neal take ownership stakes in companies like Reebok, leading to hundreds of millions of dollars in income.

The couple’s massive fortune has also been helped by Victoria Beckham’s luxury fashion and beauty business, which has evolved from a struggling high-fashion label into a globally recognized brand with revenues topping $100 million.

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The couple’s endorsements, media projects, production ventures, expansive real estate holdings in London, Miami, and the English countryside, plus their investments in Miami property development, are also key drivers in their blossoming empire.

Rather than relying on the fortunes earned during their careers as celebrities, both David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have transitioned from celebrity fame into long-term business powerhouses in the sports, fashion, and media industries.

While “Posh and Becks” first made headlines 25 years ago for their over-the-top fashion moments and iconic status as pop culture icons, the Beckhams have outlasted the traditional celebrity cycle, evolving into cross-generational powerhouses whose success comes from business savvy rather than a reliance on nostalgia and fan culture.

Related: Stephen Colbert Reveals the A-List Beauty He Found ‘Wildly Distracting’ During His Late-Night Career

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Horse trainer Cherie DeVaux made history at the 152nd Kentucky Derby as the first female trainer ever to win the iconic race. And now it looks like another woman may take the top spot in the Preakness Stakes. 

The second leg of the Triple Crown is set to go off on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park. While the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is sitting this one out, there’s another news-maker in sight. 

This is the 151st Preakness, and in well over a century of racing, not one female trainer has taken a horse to victory. But that could all change. Even though DeVaux won the Kentucky Derby, trainer Brittany Russell could triumph at the Preakness. 

Who Is Brittany Russell?

Let’s start with, who is Russell’s horse? The talented trainer is the pro behind Taj Mahal. Despite odds that pointed to Iron Honor as an early favorite, Taj Mahala, along with Incredibolt, and Chip Honcho, are also top picks. 

Now back to Brittany. The former amateur racer competed between 2006 and 2017, and racked up two wins, per her bio from America’s Best Racing. Russell branched out in 2018, starting her own stable. Later that year, she won with Oh My at Laurel Park. And yes, that’s where the Preakness will be held in 2026 (the race's traditional track, Pimlico, is currently under renovation). 

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In 2020, Russell came into her own, winning 46 races and breaking the million-dollar mark in earnings. Her career skyrocketed from there, culminating in her Preakness debut. 

Russell shared her thoughts on the possibility of a first-time win with NBC News prior to the race, “It would sort of feel probably a little fairy-tale-like.” She continued, “Jena opened the door just a couple years ago with Arcangelo, and Cherie got it done in the Kentucky Derby. The fact that I feel like I have a live one in the Preakness here, look, there’s some pressure and I certainly hope we can do it, but it would mean an awful lot.”

Of course, the Jena she’s referring to is Jena Antonucci, who in 2023 became the first female trainer to win the Belmont Stakes. 

Who Are Brittany Russell's Husband and Children?

Work-life balance has a distinct meaning for this trainer. Married to jockey Sheldon Russell, Brittany is also the mother of two young children: Six-year-old daughter Edy and four-year-old son Rye. 

This year, the Preakness is a true family affair. Russell’s husband, Sheldon, won't just watch the race; he’ll ride in it. That’s right, he’s jockeying his wife’s horse, Taj Mahal!

From 1951 to 1957, I Love Lucy graced the small screens in homes via CBS. Starring Lucille Ball, Ball's then-husband Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley, I Love Lucy follows the antics of Lucy Ricardo (Ball) and all of the schemes and shenanigans she gets herself into. Oftentimes right by her side on the show is her landlord, best friend, and partner-in-crime, Ethel Mertz (Vance). The pair were such a staple that just their first names are now synonymous with that of best friends, and they were even ranked number one for "Best TV Friendships."

I Love Lucy centers Lucy, a housewife who deeply wants to break into show business and become a star. The situations Lucy finds herself in are usually tied back to this goal, and the character's naiveté and knack for finding trouble wherever she goes looking. The character of Ethel Mertz is a former vaudeville performer who frequently finds herself as Lucy's right hand gal in her various schemes. Entertainment Weeklycalled her one of TV's "greatest sidekicks."

Lucy and Ethel are the perfect ying and yang to each other. Where Lucy is almost blindly driven, Ethel is more grounded. To Lucy's drama, Ethel is practical and unassuming. And like a true best friend, even when Lucy is wrong, Ethel will always bail her out and have her back.

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For four of its six seasons, I Love Lucy was the most-watched show on TV and some even consider it to be the great show of all time. The show was a first of its time and paved the way for so many after it, and is well-deserving of the way it continues to be a favorite for TV watchers.

Lucy and Ethel are the kind of friends who are timeless. Despite every zany and whacky situation Lucy puts Ethel into, they always make up and always go right back to laughing with each other. It's no surprise with a friendship like that, they'd be the top one to watch and want to emulate in your own life.

Related: On This Day in 1957, ‘I Love Lucy’ Ended—Why TV’s No. 1 Show Didn’t Have a Big Finale

More than a decade after its release, The Nightingale continues to captivate readers across the country.

The bestselling historical novel by Kristin Hannah was recently included among the most-read books on Goodreads, reinforcing the book's lasting popularity with readers and book clubs alike.

Originally published in 2015, The Nightingale tells the story of two sisters living in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Though fictionalized, the novel was inspired in part by real women of the French Resistance, particularly Andrée de Jongh, who helped Allied soldiers escape occupied Europe during the war.

The novel explores survival, sacrifice and the often-overlooked role women played during wartime. Hannah blended emotional family drama with historical detail, creating a story that resonated deeply with readers around the world.

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Part of the book's enduring appeal comes from the way it presents World War II through a more intimate and personal lens, focusing not on battlefield combat but on the emotional and moral choices ordinary civilians were forced to make.

"As I researched, I found myself consumed by a single, haunting question, as relevant today as it was seventy years ago: When would I, as a wife and mother, risk my life — and more importantly, my child's life — to save a stranger? That question is the very heart of The Nightingale," Hannah said in an interview.

The success of The Nightingale helped solidify Hannah as one of the most commercially successful authors in historical fiction, alongside later hits like The Women and The Four Winds.

"The Nightingale is the most difficult book I've ever written," Hannah told Goodreads in 2015. "The challenge was balancing the scope with the individual. Making it a story that a. you hadn't read before, and b. touched you as a human being and made you see something that you've read about a lot of times in a new way."

The book marked Hannah's first foray into the genre, and quickly became a book club and social media darling, largely by word of mouth.

Now, the story is heading to the big screen.

A long-awaited film adaptation of The Nightingale is currently in development and will star sisters Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning, who are set to play the novel's central siblings. The casting immediately generated excitement among fans of the book, especially because the real-life sisters will portray one of modern historical fiction's most emotional sibling relationships.

As anticipation for the adaptation continues to build, The Nightingale has remained remarkably popular with readers years after publication.

"With The Nightingale, to see what the novel has meant to people—especially people who have lived through this or have family members who have lived through it and have told me what the novel means to them—that’s been a pretty special experience," Hannah told Writer's Digest in 2017.

Its inclusion among Goodreads' most-read books proves the novel has evolved beyond bestseller status into something rarer: a modern historical fiction classic that continues finding new audiences generation after generation.

Related: Best-Selling Author’s Novel Ranked Among the ‘Best Books of the 21st Century’ Was Once Banned

It might seem like Season 51 of Saturday Night Live was just getting started, but the sad truth is...it's already almost over. From the very first episode, hosted by Bad Bunny, to last week's installment (led by Matt Damon), the whole season has honestly been pretty great, with plenty of standout moments from cast members like Jane Wickline and Marcello Hernandez.

Unfortunately, there's just one new episode left to go in SNL Season 51. But is it airing tonight?

Here's everything you need to know before you tune in!

Is there a new episode of 'SNL' tonight?

Yes! Tonight, May 16, SNL's Season Finale episode will be led by former cast member Will Ferrell, who'll be hosting for the sixth time, and Paul McCartney, making his fifth appearance as musical guest.

In a preview for tonight's episode, Ferrell, Hernandez and McCartney all agree that the former Beatle will be the evening's main attraction.

Who is hosting next week and who is the musical guest?

There will be no new episode of SNL until next season starts.

What time does 'SNL' air?

SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST.

Related: Every 'SNL' Host of Season 51 So Far

Where can I watch 'SNL'?

New episodes of SNL air live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays (they're available to stream later).

Related: Every ‘SNL’ Musical Guest of Season 51 So Far

For five months after graduating with a double-major in English and Religious Studies from Kenyon College, author and YouTuber John Greenworked as a student chaplin at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. That experience, combined with losing a young friend named Esther to cancer, shaped what would eventually become one of the best-selling books of all time: The Fault in our Stars.

On working on the book Green said, "I tried to write that book for almost 10 years. Ever since I worked as a chaplain, I would go back, I was trying to work on what I called the Children's Hospital Story, although in all of its previous incarnations, it starred this 22-year-old hospital chaplain, who was, like, surprisingly handsome and, like, hooking up with doctors. It was very embarrassing. I hope that — it was just terrible. But you know, I would go back to that story and go back to it and go back to it. Then in 2010 a good friend of mine died of cancer, a young friend, and I went back to the story, and I went back to it angry and needing to work."

In 2011, Green worked on the novel while serving as the artist in residence in Amsterdam with the Dutch Foundation for Literature. He also shaped what would become the final manuscript in collaboration with his long-time editor Julie Strauss-Gabel.

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For over six months prior to the novel being published, pre-orders for The Fault in Our Stars contributed to the book being a number one seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book debuted at number on on the New York Times bestseller list in 2012, where it would remain for 43 weeks. The novel spent over two years in the top ten list for bestsellers.

The Fault in Our Stars is a heartbreaking but hopeful story following 16-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster who is facing a diagnosis of terminal thyroid cancer. Her parents force her to attend a support group where she meets 17-year-old Augustus Waters, an ex-basketball player and amputee who survived osteosarcoma. The pair are immediately drawn to each other, and Hazel's worldview completely shifts as she discovers what it means to be alive, living, and in love.

The Fault in our Stars has been called "damn near genius" and "a smartly crafted intellectual explosion of a romance." A film adaptation starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort was released in 2014 to critical and box office acclaim and success.

Good things take time, and evidenced by the success and response from fans for The Fault in our Stars, the decade it took Green to get to the final chapter was well worth it.

Related: John Green Announces Debut Adult Fiction Novel

Frozen chicken tenders usually aren’t my thing. If I’m craving tenders, I typically just end up going to Raising Cane’s or Chick-fil-A. Most frozen ones I’ve had before were dry, weirdly chewy or had that overly processed texture that’s hard to ignore.

But with fast-food prices getting kind of ridiculous lately, I wanted to see if there were any frozen options actually worth keeping around in my freezer for nights when I wanted something easy without making another drive-thru run.

I decided to hold a taste test to find the best frozen chicken tenders, so I picked up 14 different frozen chicken tenders and strips from stores like Target, Walmart, Aldi, Albertsons and Sprouts, including a few gluten-free options. The quality gap between brands was way bigger than I expected. A couple were crispy, juicy and genuinely satisfying, while a few others barely made it through the taste test.

After eating way too many chicken tenders over the course of this taste test, I realized pretty quickly that frozen tenders vary a lot more than I originally thought. The best ones had crispy breading and juicy chicken that actually tasted like real meat. The worst ones were salty, spongey and hard to finish after a few bites.

A handful of brands surprised me enough that I’d actually buy them again—and a few others won't be making it back into my cart anytime soon. See what topped my list as the best frozen chicken tenders—after all, the answer surprised even me.

Related: I Tried 6 Grocery Store Rotisserie Chickens and the Winner Totally Shocked Me

How I Chose the Chicken Tenders

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I wanted this taste test to include a mix of major national brands, store brands and gluten-free options that people could realistically find at regular grocery stores. Most of the chicken tenders and strips came from Target, Walmart, Aldi, Albertsons and Sprouts because those are stores a lot of shoppers already frequent.

I also tried to include a range of price points. Some bags cost almost as much as a fast-food meal, while others were much more budget-friendly.

You’ll notice this ranking includes both “tenders” and “strips.” A lot of brands use those names interchangeably, so if it looked and ate like a chicken tender, it made the list.

I also included a few gluten-free options because frozen gluten-free chicken can be especially inconsistent when it comes to breading and texture. I noticed that crispiness was definitely a factor that was harder to pull off without traditional breading.

Related: The Italian Way To Make Chicken Thighs 10x Better

How I Tested the Chicken Tenders

I cooked every chicken tender in the air fryer because that’s how I’d realistically make frozen tenders at home most of the time. For brands that included air fryer instructions, I followed the package directions. A few didn’t, so I made my best judgment based on similar products.

I also tasted every tender plain first with no dipping sauce so the breading, seasoning and chicken texture could stand on their own. If a chicken tender needed a condiment to save it, that definitely affected the ranking.

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14 Frozen Chicken Tenders, Ranked Worst to Best

Here's my ranking of the 14 frozen chicken tenders I taste-tested.

14. Sprouts Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

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These started out promising in the air fryer, but the texture ended up holding them back for me. The breading was fairly thin and crisp, but the chicken itself had that dense, formed texture that felt closer to a nugget than an actual chicken strip. The salt level also started to stand out after a few bites. I could see these working better dipped in sauce, but on their own, they were harder to keep going back to for more.

13. Tyson High-Protein Chicken Breast Strips

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These felt more like a meal-prep protein option than a chicken tender I’d actually crave. The breading was pretty minimal, and the chicken had a chewy texture that became harder to get through after a few bites.

There was also an "off" flavor I couldn’t stop noticing while eating them, especially compared to the higher-ranked tenders on this list. If you care more about macros than texture, these might work for you, but they didn’t really satisfy the chicken tender craving for me.

12. Bettergoods Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

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Bettergoods had a decent crunch coming out of the air fryer, but the flavor didn’t stand out much on its own. I was expecting a bit more from this more premium Walmart offering. The chicken texture also felt a little too uniform compared to the higher-ranked tenders on this list. These weren’t horrible by any means, but they definitely tasted better with dipping sauce than plain.

Related: 40+ Easy Dinner Recipes That Start With Shredded Chicken

11. Applegate Organic Chicken Strips

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I wanted to like these more than I did, especially considering the cleaner ingredients and higher price tag. The breading was softer than I expected in the air fryer, and the chicken had a texture and flavor that felt a little off and dense after a few bites. These weren’t terrible, but they also weren’t memorable enough for me to reach for again.

10. Tyson Crispy Chicken Breast Strips

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Tyson’s crispy strips had thick, lumpy breading that got pretty crunchy in the air fryer, but the chicken itself was denser and chewier than I wanted from a chicken tender. The flavor was also surprisingly mild, especially considering how heavily breaded they looked. These weren’t bad, but after trying them next to stronger brands, they ended up feeling pretty forgettable.

9. Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips

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Just Bare has a huge fanbase online, and after trying them, I understood why. The chicken tasted less processed than a lot of the other brands, and the lighter breading let the texture of the chicken stand out more.

That said, I personally wanted a little more crunch and seasoning from a chicken tender. These were still solid, but a few other brands ended up being more satisfying for me straight out of the air fryer.

8. Perdue Organic Simply Smart Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

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These ended up being one of the better gluten-free options from the entire taste test. The breading actually crisped up pretty well in the air fryer, and the chicken had a more natural texture than a few of the lower-ranked gluten-free tenders. I still wanted a little more seasoning overall, but these felt much closer to a regular frozen chicken tender than I expected going in.

Related: I Tried 10 Frozen Chicken Pot Pies and Ranked Them Worst to Best

7. Realgood Foods Co. Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips

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These definitely tasted more like a healthier frozen chicken strip than a comfort-food chicken tender. The lighter breading let the chicken texture stand out more. A few strips were juicy, while others turned a little chewy and dry due to the size differences. They were OK, but I didn't keep reaching back for more during the taste test.

6. Kirkwood Crispy Chicken Strips

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Kirkwood ended up being one of the better surprises from the entire taste test, especially for the price. (Thank you, Aldi.) The breading got really crispy in the air fryer and had a noticeable peppery seasoning that kept them from tasting bland. The chicken stayed fairly juicy too, although the seasoning was slightly saltier than I usually prefer.

These felt much closer to the kind of frozen chicken strips I’d actually keep stocked for an easy dinner or snack.

5. Perdue Crispy Chicken Strips

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Perdue’s crispy strips felt like a better version of the classic frozen chicken strips I grew up eating. The breading got really crunchy in the air fryer, and the chicken stayed noticeably juicier than Tyson’s during the side-by-side tasting.

I also liked that the strips varied in size and shape instead of looking overly uniform. They were slightly saltier than I normally prefer, but overall these made it really easy to keep reaching for more.

4. Good & Gather Crispy Chicken Breast Strips

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Target's Good & Gather option ended up being way better than I expected from a store-brand frozen chicken strip. The breading crisped up nicely in the air fryer, and the chicken had a chunkier, meatier texture that felt closer to actual chicken breast than a few of the denser tenders lower on this list. These also had a good salt balance, which made them really easy to keep snacking on.

Related: 11 Popular Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches, Ranked Worst to Best

3. Foster Farms Crispy Strips

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Foster Farms had one of the crispier breading options of the entire taste test. The strips were crunchy, and the chicken tasted juicier than a lot of the other brands I tried back to back. These also felt closer to fast-food chicken strips than typical frozen tenders, which made them really easy to keep eating.

2. Great Value Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Strips

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I wasn’t expecting Walmart’s Great Value chicken strips to rank this high, but they ended up being one of the better bags from the entire taste test. The breading had good crunch and seasoning with visible herbs throughout, and the chicken stayed juicy in the air fryer without tasting overly processed.

A lot of online reviews and Reddit users also praise the crispiness and texture, with several people comparing Walmart’s frozen chicken to fast-food tenders.

1. Caulipower Lightly Breaded Chicken Tenders

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Caulipower ended up being the biggest surprise of the entire taste test. The tenders crisped up really well in the air fryer, the chicken stayed juicy, and the cauliflower-based breading tasted lighter and less greasy than many of the other brands. A lot of gluten-free frozen chicken struggles texture-wise, but these actually held up surprisingly well and tasted closer to restaurant tenders than I expected.

Final Takeaways

After trying 14 different frozen chicken tenders, I can confidently say they’re not all created equal. I found a few I’d actually keep stocked in my freezer, and a few I probably wouldn’t buy again. Hopefully this ranking helps you avoid wasting money on the wrong bag the next time you're craving some chicken tenders.

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Season 3 of Perfect Match had a weird start. A Love Is Blindreunion showed a clip of Ollie Sutherland proposing to A.D. It was confusing since they met on Perfect Match Season 3, which hadn't been released yet.

Season 4 of the dating show has started, and A.D. Sutherland reacted to it on her podcast. But she claimed the reactions to her situation were different from those of this new cast.

Warning: dating spoilers for Yamen and Bri!

Yamen and Bri's 'Perfect Match' Spoilers

A.D. talked to Sandy Gallagher on What's the Reality? "Also, we need to all keep the same energy about who is ruining the show and who's giving spoilers because everybody was so mad that Ollie and I were out publicly before the show came out," she said.

Related: ‘Love Is Blind’: Chelsea and Kwame’s Marriage ‘Is Coming to an End’

"They were like, 'We're not [going to] watch it! We already know,'" the host said. "And I'm sorry there's two people on the show. Two people on the show that are in open relationships right now."

She named Yamen Sanders as one because he was on Love Island: All Stars and started dating Whitney Adebayo. They are currently still together as Perfect Match streams. A.D. also noted that Whitney's ex, Lochan Nowacki dated Bri Balram publicly before Perfect Match's release.

A.D. said she can't talk negatively about them because she was already engaged and pregnant when her season came out. But Sandy did have something to say. "They shouldn't be allowed to do all these shows after so quickly," The Ultimatum alum said.

The question remains: which couple will win the free trip at the end of the season? But whether Yamen and Bri are dating someone from this cast is another story.

Related: ‘Perfect Match’: Ally Reveals What ‘Annoyed’ Her About Dating Jimmy in Season 4

Dystopian, haunting, and filled with political commentary, Margaret Atwood's 1985 work of speculative fiction, The Handmaid's Tale, has be subject to controversy and commentary since its publication 41 years ago. So much so that Goodreads listed it among the "Best Banned or Challenged" books.

From 1990 to 2000, The Handmaid's Tale was in the top 40 of the "100 Most Frequently Challenged Books" according to the American Library Association. However as early as 2019 the book was still in the top ten of the most frequently banned or censored stories given the violence, sexuality, and "vulgar nature" of the novel. In the United States, The Handmaid's Tale has been banned in libraries in schools in Florida, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Virginia, Missouri, and Utah. In the Spring of 2026, the state of Utah completely banned the book from all public schools citing "objective sensitive material" as a reason.

Despite the frequency at which the work is challenged and the mature themes, The Handmaid's Tale remains consistently a part of AP Literature courses across the country. Atwood was subjected to censored education of her own in the 1950s, but has stated that this combined with the banning of her own work has never altered or impacted what she chooses to focus on in her writing.

In part as commentary on the banning of The Handmaid's Tale and other works, in 2022 Atwood and Penguin Random House worked together on an "un-burnable" copy of the book as a demonstration against book banning. Penguin Random House said, “Printed and bound using fireproof materials, this edition of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale was made to be completely un-burnable. It is designed to protect this vital story and stand as a powerful symbol against censorship.” The piece sold for $130,000 at auction.

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The Handmaid’s Tale is a dystopian story following Offred, a woman who is attempting to survive in the Republic of Gilead, a fictitious theocratic regime that overthrew the U.S. government. In Gilead, women are ranked as one of the lowest classes and cannot own property, read, or write. Offred and other fertile women like her are considered valuable due to environmental crises and plummeting birth rates, and are subsequently enslaved as "Handmaids" and assigned to high-ranking, powerful men to bear children.

Many critics consider The Handmaid's Tale to be Atwood's best piece of work, and the novel that truly cemented her as one of the greats of the 20th century. The novel was nominated for a Booker, a Nebula Award, and won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for fiction. In 2017, the novel was adapted for TV on Hulu, and the series went on to be critically acclaimed.

While The Handmaid's Tale is not a book one reads expecting something light and easy, its important themes and commentary have made it a staple, despite the frequent attempts to make it the opposite.

Related: 7 Books To Read After When You Need Something More Like ‘The Handmaid’s Tale'

In 1975, Peter Frampton wrote one of the most recognizable soft rock songs of the decade in just 20 minutes.

"Show Me the Way" would eventually become a defining anthem of 1970s rock radio, but its path to success was far from straightforward.

Frampton later recalled that the song first came together while he was staying in the Bahamas at a beach cottage owned by Steve Marriott of Humble Pie.

At the time, Frampton was hoping for a productive songwriting retreat, but frequent visits from Alvin Lee of Ten Years After initially got in the way.

Then inspiration suddenly struck.

"The day after Alvin left, I picked up my acoustic guitar, and within about 20 minutes I came up with the opening chord sequence to Show Me The Way, and a verse and a chorus of lyrics,” Frampton later told Classic Rock.

Remarkably, the same day would produce another future classic. Frampton said he later sat beneath a palm tree at sunset and wrote "Baby, I Love Your Way" as well. But one of the song's most iconic elements, the famous talk box guitar effect, didn’t emerge until later, after Frampton returned to England to continue recording.

"Bob [Heil] gave me [a talk box] as a Christmas present, probably in 1973," Frampton told Guitars Exchange. "I took it and locked myself in a rehearsal room for probably a week and I came out talking with it."

The song was recorded at Clearwell Castle in Gloucestershire using Ronnie Lane's mobile studio, partially because Frampton admired the huge, open production sound Led Zeppelin achieved on their own recordings. Ironically, the original studio version of "Show Me the Way" initially failed when released as a single.

"A year before Frampton Comes Alive! we had released the studio version of 'Show Me The Way 'as a single… and it totally tanked. Nothing," Frampton later admitted.

Everything changed in 1976 when the live version appeared on Frampton Comes Alive!, one of the biggest-selling live albums in rock history. The energetic live performance transformed the song into a massive hit and permanently linked Frampton with the talk box sound that became his signature.

Nearly 50 years later, "Show Me the Way" remains one of classic rock's defining soft rock anthems, a song born from a rare burst of inspiration on a quiet island afternoon.

Related: 1971 Soft Rock Classic, Banned by Some Radio Stations, Became a No. 1 Hit

John Travolta's new look is getting a lot of attention, and the movie legend just debuted another new beret on the red carpet in Cannes.

The legendary actor, 72, a movie icon with roles ranging from Pulp Fiction and Saturday Night Fever to Grease and Look Who’s Talking under his belt, has caused quite a stir at the Cannes Film Festival. He's there as the director of Propeller One-Way Night Coach, his new film that features Ella Bleu Travolta, his stunning 26-year-old daughter with his late wife, Kelly Preston. While Ella tackles the role of a flight attendant in the film, she's been working the red carpet throughout the iconic film festival with her dad.

After hitting the red carpet at the Karma premiere in a white beret, Travolta showed us he has another piece of fancy headgear where that came from. The actor hit the photocall at Palais des Festivals for Propeller One-Way Night Coach on Saturday in a black beret. We're hoping he brought an entire collection of hats with him to France. Or as we're hoping he calls them, chapeaux!

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Travolta was Moved to Tears Onstage

Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or, the festival's most coveted honor.

"I can’t believe this. This is the last thing I expected," he told the crowd, as seen in a video shared by Variety.

John Travolta cries as he accepts his surprise Palme d’Or at #Cannes: “This is beyond the Oscar”https://t.co/K2FMG42GC1 pic.twitter.com/bFdbEkj0Np

— Variety (@Variety) May 15, 2026

While thanking Cannes director Thierry Fremaux, Travolta described the moment as "humbling" and shared, "This is beyond the Oscar," USA Today reported. "When I met with you in November, I had no expectation that my film would be accepted. And when Thierry said it was not only accepted but it was making history because it would be the first film ever accepted that early, I cried like a baby because I just couldn’t believe it. Because in my opinion, you are the most discerning person in the movie industry. I was just happy to be here! I never expected this."

Related: Quote of the Day: John Travolta on Grief and Healing

What is John Travolta’s New Film About?

“Young airplane enthusiast Jeff (newcomer Clark Shotwell) and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime,” reads an official synopsis for the movie. “Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy’s future.”

Check out Ella Bleu in the trailer for her father's film below, which will premiere on Apple TV on May 29.

Related: John Travolta Debuts New Look Alongside His Stunning Daughter, Ella Bleu, on the Red Carpet