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Taco Tuesday is one of those traditions that’s hard not to love. It’s inexpensive, endlessly customizable and one of the few dinners that can make just about everyone at the table happy. But there’s one little detail that tends to get overlooked when we’re singing the praises of taco night: All. That. Chopping.

First, there’s the onion. Then the tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic and cilantro. Not to mention shredding cheese, mashing avocados and squeezing limes. Before you know it, your cutting board looks like closing time at a salsa factory, the sink is full of dishes and what was supposed to be an easy weeknight dinner has turned into a full-blown production.

And that’s before you’ve even turned on the stove.

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Of course, you could skip the fresh ingredients entirely and settle for ground beef and a packet of taco seasoning. But there’s something about the combination of juicy, fresh ingredients that makes a taco taste like, well…a taco. Nobody wants to sacrifice flavor just to save a few minutes.

Fortunately, there’s a ridiculously simple shortcut that delivers those familiar taco-night flavors without requiring you to break out a knife. In fact, you probably already have everything you need sitting in your pantry and refrigerator.

The secret? A jar of chunky salsa.

Add a few other ingredients, grab your favorite skillet and you’ve got a cheesy, flavorful taco filling ready in about 20 minutes. No chopping, no complicated prep and, best of all, hardly any cleanup.

The ‘No-Chop’ Secret to a 20-Minute One-Pan Taco Skillet

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Here’s the beauty of this easy taco skillet recipe: A single jar of chunky salsa does the work of several fresh ingredients.

Think about what’s already in your favorite salsa. Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro and seasonings are all chopped, combined and ready to go. Instead of prepping each ingredient separately, you’re adding them all to the pan in one delicious scoop.

Combine that salsa with browned ground beef or chicken and taco seasoning, and you’ve got the foundation for a flavorful taco filling without any of the usual prep work.

Then comes the finishing touch: shredded cheese.

Stirring cheese directly into the skillet adds richness while helping the filling hold together. Let the salsa simmer long enough for some of its liquid to evaporate, and you’ll end up with a thick, cheesy mixture that’s perfect for stuffing into crunchy taco shells or warm tortillas.

It’s the kind of shortcut that makes you wonder why you’ve been chopping all those vegetables in the first place.

4 Ingredients You Need for This Easy Taco Skillet

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You only need four ingredients to make this ground beef taco skillet, and there’s a good chance you already have most of them on hand.

• 1 pound ground beef: An 85/15 or 90/10 blend works well. If you’re using fattier beef, drain off the excess grease after browning.
• 1 (16-ounce) jar chunky salsa: Choose your favorite mild, medium or hot salsa. Chunky varieties work especially well because they add texture without making the filling too watery.
• 1 packet taco seasoning: Use your favorite store-bought blend. Start with about half the packet, then taste and add more as needed, since salsa already contains salt and seasonings.
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese: Stirred into the filling, the cheese adds richness and helps bring everything together.

That’s it. No fresh onion to chop, no garlic cloves to mince and no jalapeños to dice.

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How To Make It in 4 Simple Steps

This one-pan taco skillet comes together in about 20 minutes, making it an excellent option for busy weeknights when dinner needs to happen fast.

1. Brown the ground beef.

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula until browned and fully cooked.

Drain off excess grease if needed.

2. Add the salsa and taco seasoning.

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Reduce the heat to medium and sprinkle in about half the taco seasoning packet and mix well. Add the chunky salsa and stir.

Taste the mixture and add more seasoning if needed. Remember, different brands of salsa and taco seasoning contain varying amounts of salt, so it’s easier to add more than to fix an overly salty filling.

3. Simmer until thickened.

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Let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

This step is important. As the salsa cooks, some of its excess liquid evaporates, leaving behind a thicker, more concentrated filling.

If the mixture still looks watery, give it another minute or two. You want something that will stay inside a taco shell rather than run out the bottom.

4. Stir in the cheese.

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Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and evenly distributed.

The cheese adds a creamy, savory finish and helps bind the beef and salsa together.

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the filling rest for a minute or two before serving.

5 Ways To Serve Your Skillet (Besides Hard Shells)

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Crunchy taco shells are an obvious choice, but this versatile filling can do a whole lot more than traditional tacos.

• Soft tortillas: Spoon the filling into warm flour or corn tortillas for soft tacos. Add sour cream, avocado or whatever toppings you have on hand.
• Tostadas: Spread the mixture over crispy tostada shells and finish with shredded lettuce, sour cream or a little extra cheese. It’s a great way to get that satisfying crunch without worrying about a taco shell cracking.
• Taco bowls: Serve the filling over cooked rice and add your favorite toppings. Leftover rice, microwaveable rice packets and frozen precooked rice are all convenient options that won’t add much time to dinner.
• Taco salads: Spoon the warm filling over chopped romaine or a bag of prepared salad greens. Add crushed tortilla chips for crunch and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
• Loaded nachos: Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet, add the taco filling on top and sprinkle with extra cheese. Pop them under the broiler just until the cheese melts, then finish with your favorite toppings.

Healthy Swaps: Shredded Chicken, Ground Turkey, Vegetarian and Low-Carb

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One of the best things about this no-chop dinner recipe is how easy it is to adapt.

• Ground turkey: Swap the beef for ground turkey to make a lighter taco skillet. Because turkey is leaner, you may need a little oil in the pan to prevent sticking. Cook it thoroughly before adding the salsa and seasonings.
• Shredded chicken: For an even faster taco night, swap the ground beef for cooked, shredded chicken. A store-bought rotisserie chicken is perfect here because it’s already seasoned, tender and ready to go. Simply add the pulled chicken to the skillet with the chunky salsa and taco seasoning, simmer until heated through and finish with the shredded cheese. It’s a great way to get dinner on the table in about 10 minutes without sacrificing flavor.
• Vegetarian: Replace the meat with drained black beans, cooked lentils or a plant-based ground beef substitute. Beans make this especially easy because they’re already cooked and only need to be heated through.
• Low-carb: Skip the taco shells and serve the filling in lettuce cups, over cauliflower rice or on a bed of greens. The base recipe doesn’t contain rice, so it’s easy to customize according to your preferences.
• Extra vegetables: Want to sneak in more veggies without doing more prep? Stir in frozen corn or thawed, well-drained frozen peppers. Just allow any extra moisture to cook off before adding the cheese.

And if you want to turn the filling into a heartier taco rice skillet, you can always fold in leftover cooked rice toward the end of cooking. Just heat everything through before serving.

How To Store and Freeze Leftovers

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This easy taco skillet is also a great option for meal prep because the filling stores and reheats well.

Let any leftovers cool slightly, then transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate promptly. They’ll keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, portion the filling into freezer-safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months for best quality.

To reheat, warm the filling in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. You can also microwave individual portions, stirring halfway through.

If the mixture seems a little dry after reheating, add a spoonful of salsa to loosen it up.

And that’s the beauty of this shortcut. One jar of salsa, a few pantry staples and a single skillet can turn taco night from a chopping marathon into a dinner you’ll actually look forward to making.

Now, if only we could find a shortcut for the rest of the week.

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As with any long-running TV series, there’s always going to be some degree of skepticism when it comes to most storylines. While some fans might accept the narrative, others might lob some pointed criticism towards certain elements of the show, especially when held up to the high acclaim of its previous seasons.

In this regard, Gilmore Girls is certainly no exception. But what is interesting to note is the criticisms of one of the show’s titular stars herself.

During a recent appearance on Hey Dude… The 90s Called!, Graham was asked about a controversial storyline in season six of Gilmore Girls, which saw her single mom Lorelai and Rory begin to drift apart.

The storyline in question officially took place after Rory dramatically drops out of Yale University, leading to an intense fight between her and Lorleai that results in them refusing to speak to one another for the first half of season six.

Reflecting on the polarizing storyline, Graham admitted it was difficult to play up the tension between her character and Rory, confirming to the show’s hosts, “Yes, it was hard to play.”

In fact, Graham felt so strongly about the storyline, she went so far as to speak to creator and showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino to voice her concerns.

“I remember asking Amy, I was like, ‘I don’t think people like this. And it’s hard to justify and it feels out of character,’” she said.

Elsewhere in the interview, Graham spoke about the unique quality that made Gilmore Girls special, as well as the confusion around whether to classify it as a drama series or a comedy.

“They would always switch our category for any kind of award submission. They couldn’t decide,” she remembered.

“And I remember somebody saying to me, ‘How can you guys submit in comedy when you know all the scenes are these big fight scenes and stuff?’” she continued. “So there’s a bunch of conversation around that.”

NCIS fans were excited when the news broke that Michael Weatherly was returning to NCIS and Mark Harmon was reprising his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS: Origins for the 2026-2027 season on CBS, but today comes even better news: The reunion of their two characters — Gibbs and DiNozzo — will take place onscreen for the first time in 10 years on an episode of NCIS: Origins that will air on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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In the season premiere of NCIS: Origins, Gibbs left Alaska after five years and headed to California after being shot by unknown assailants, who left him for dead, saying, “One down, one to go.”

Gibbs realizing that someone else is also in danger – and understanding that it involved his story from 34 years previously that began at Camp Pendleton and involved Lala (Mariel Molino) – he headed back to the lower 48 to save a life and solve the mystery.

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As part of that story, Gibbs will also return to NCIS’ D.C. headquarters to enlist the help of new director Tony DiNozzo.

The Gibbs storyline on NCIS: Origins will play out over the 10-episode third season of the prequel series.

“We have so many surprises in store for you,” showrunner David J. North told Parade in an exclusive interview for the season premiere. “He’s going to be crossing with people from his past, which we’re very excited about.”

And one of those people is DiNozzo.

NCIS airs on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, while NCIS: Origins airs the same night in the 10 p.m. ET/PT timeslot. Both shows stream next day on Paramount+.

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Spotting Little Debbie’s collection of holiday baked goods in your local grocery store is a sure sign that the holiday season has arrived. This year, in addition to favorites like Christmas Tree Cakes and North Pole Nutty Buddies, Little Debbie is bringing two brand-new treats to the snack aisle.

First up are new Little Debbie Hot Cocoa Mini Muffins, a box that contains individually wrapped bags of hot chocolate-flavored muffins with marshmallow bits. Next up is the Little Debbie Big Pack of Christmas Old Fashioned Donuts, moist, glazed cake-style donuts with red and green sprinkles.

Little Debbie’s Returning Christmas Treats for 2026

But these two tasty items aren’t all that’s coming in Little Debbie’s 2026 holiday product release. Plenty of favorites will return to grocery store shelves this year, including vanilla and chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes, Christmas Tree Brownies, North Pole Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars, Gingerbread Cookies, and Cherry Cordials.

And, if you’re also a fan of holiday baked goods for breakfast, lots of Little Debbie holiday breakfast staples are returning, too. On the list are Christmas Mini Muffins and Mini Christmas Tree Cake Donuts.

What’s more, Little Debbie will have some of its holiday lineup available in single-serve packaging. Be on the lookout for Christmas Old Fashioned Donuts, Cosmic Brownies, and Christmas Tree Cakes, all available in individually wrapped packages.

These holiday Little Debbie finds are rolling out in grocery stores, mass merchandise stores, and convenience stores now through mid-December.

Prince William found a source of comfort in an important family member as his wife, Kate Middleton, faced a cancer diagnosis in 2024.

According to royal biographer Robert Jobson, that person was Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, who stepped in to support William, 44, and help care for the couple’s three children during an especially difficult period for the family.

Speaking to Hello! magazine, Jobson described the close relationship between William and his mother-in-law, revealing that Carole, 71, offered him someone to talk to when he needed support.

‘[Carole] was there to support William and was there all the time for the grandchildren. She’s been as solid as a rock,” Jobson told the outlet. “When everything was falling apart and he needed someone to talk to, she was the one. She took him out to the pub and they would sit and talk. She’s been a good sounding-board, a wise head.”

The support came as Kate stepped back from many of her public duties to focus on her health following her cancer diagnosis. William also adjusted his schedule as he helped his wife navigate treatment while caring for their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

William and Carole’s bond was also on display at Royal Ascot in June 2024, when the pair attended the horse racing event together. At one point, Carole’s heel became stuck in the grass, prompting William to offer her a hand. The two continued chatting as they walked through the event. The appearance marked one of Carole’s first major public outings following her daughter’s cancer announcement that March.

William has previously spoken about how challenging 2024 was for his family, calling the year “dreadful.”

“It’s probably been the hardest year in my life. So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult,” William said during a trip to South Africa in October 2024. “I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it’s been, yeah, it’s been brutal.”

There’s a new pup in the house for Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos.

The talk-show hosts announced Tuesday, October 13, on Live with Kelly and Mark that they adopted another Shih Tzu almost two years after losing their Shih Tzu Chewie.

“We have news: We adopted Javi yesterday,” Consuelos told viewers of the pup they found through Pet Rescue NY, which joined the hosts on the show Monday, October 12, when Consuelos carried the dog on set for Adopt a Dog Week.

“We have a new baby!” Ripa said.

The dog’s name was originally Lucas.

“Listen, Mark walked into my dressing room this morning with Lucas in his arms,” Ripa said on the show Monday. “And I saw a different you. I saw a kinder, gentler you.”

Of the dog, Consuelos said, “He’s so chill. Very good disposition.”

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The dog took a liking to Consuelos as he fell asleep in his arms during the chat.

Immediately he thought of bringing him home, but wanted to change his name.

“Maybe Havanese,” Consuelos said. “I was thinking Javi could be a good name for him. Javier?”

“Well, his name is Lucas,” Ripa said, adding, “This is trouble. He’s naming this dog we have not adopted.”

The next step was getting approval from their Maltese/Shih Tzu mix Lena, so the couple staged a “chemistry test,” and decided to make Javi the newest member of their family.

Before Javi moves in with his new family, he must complete medical testing.

“We are like expectant parents,” Ripa said. “I started nesting last night. I couldn’t sleep.”

Their beloved dog Chewie, who died in February 2025, was top-of-mind.

“I kept thinking about how much Javi reminded me of Chewie,” she said. “And I was thinking, ‘Oh, I bet Chewie sent Javi here for us.’ My beloved dog, who I will never get over and mourn for the rest of my life, sent this little dog here.”

When it came to the creation of Zack Snyder‘s Justice League, Ben Affleck revealed issues in his personal life, and Snyder’s own turmoil led to it being a “low point” of his career.

The actor appeared on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused“ podcast to discuss the chaos that surrounded the filming of Justice League. At the time, Affleck, Jason Momoa, Henry Cavill, and other main stars were in the process of filming when Snyder left the project. This led to Joss Whedon taking over production with extensive reshoots.

“The truth is that the experience of Justice League, for me, was so so negative for lots of different reasons,” said Affleck. “Some of which having to do just with where I was personally, some of which having to do with some of the tragedy that happened during that time.”

Based on Affleck’s comments, he is likely referring to the death of Snyder’s 20-year-old daughter, Autumn. It was announced in March 2017 that Autumn had died by suicide, with Snyder and his family having initially kept her death private. The director first tried to return to working on the film as a way to cope, but made the decision to leave in May 2017.

The Gone Girl star adds that Snyder’s exit became much more than just the director needing to heal from the loss of his daughter, but felt the studio was against him.

“I really saw how not to make a movie like that, which is with the studio at odds with the filmmaker,” he explained. “You’re really making a mistake, and that was what really doomed that.”

Before Autumn’s death, reports claimed that Snyder was already clashing with Warner Bros. and was in disagreement over the film’s tone and creative direction. Leaving Justice League was Snyder’s decision, but studio tensions were already present.

“Somebody’s death by suicide, that that eclipses everything and then the way in which that, I thought, was frankly used as an excuse I just thought was one of the s—tiest things I’d ever seen,” said Affleck.

The actor added that it was a “s**tty” situation and the entire thing “was so gross” that it affected the environment on set. Alongside Snyder’s ordeal, Affleck was also going through his own issues. He was “drinking too much” at the time and had gotten divorced from Jennifer Garner. It was a “very difficult time for me personally.”

He does explain that while those things were “painful,” they didn’t impact the actual film. The actor had previously spoken about his experience on the film, stating he “wasn’t happy” and “didn’t like being there.”

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Denise Richards is opening up about the end of her six-year marriage to Aaron Phypers, and the actress says there is one decision she wishes she could take back.

During an appearance on The Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Show, Richards spoke candidly with Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg about her relationship with Phypers and the instincts she had about him before they became romantically involved.

Richards recalled initially feeling that something wasn’t quite right when she first met Phypers.

“It was just like an energy that just didn’t seem, [right] … I wasn’t interested,” Richards said, explaining that it took months for her to decide to become involved with him.

Richards began visiting the wellness center Phypers operated. Over the course of four or five months, she got to know him and came to see him differently.

“I thought he seems like a really good guy and he seemed very nurturing,” Richards recalled. She added that Phypers was also good with her youngest daughter, Eloise, which helped change her initial impression of him.

Richards said she was in a good place in her life at the time. Her daughters were getting older, her tumultuous divorce from Charlie Sheen was behind her and she wasn’t actively looking for another relationship.

But looking back now, Richards wishes she had never gone to Phypers’ wellness center.

“I certainly looking back, wish I never set foot into his wellness place ever,” she told McCarthy Wahlberg. “I don’t have any regrets in my life. I’ve always been the type that everything’s a lesson, even the challenges, as painful as they can be. I know that I don’t regret it. This I regret.”

When McCarthy Wahlberg noted how significant that statement was, Richards emphasized, “I’ve never regretted anything.”

Richards and Phypers married in September 2018 after beginning their relationship in 2017. Their marriage ended when Phypers filed for divorce in July 2025.

Richards told McCarthy Wahlberg that the pain surrounding the breakup is now so deep that she has difficulty even looking at photographs taken during their years together.

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“It’s such a deep pain and regret and betrayal,” Richards said, adding that she now questions whether their happy memories were genuine.

“I can’t even look at it because I believe that it wasn’t even real,” she said.

Richards also said she has learned more about Phypers and their marriage during their separation than she did while they were together.

“I can’t wait until my divorce is final so that I can—I will delete every every memory. And I’ve never done that before. Yeah, it’s that bad,” she said.

The experience has also dramatically changed Richards’ feelings about marriage. Later in the interview, McCarthy Wahlberg asked whether she could ever see herself getting married again.

“Abso-f–king-lutely not,” Richards answered.

That doesn’t mean the 55-year-old actress has given up on love. Richards said she would still like to have a partner and “fall in love again,” but she no longer wants the legal ties of marriage.

“I don’t want that piece of paper,” she explained.

Richards said she’s also working on letting go of her anger surrounding the relationship, telling McCarthy Wahlberg that one of the biggest challenges will be learning to forgive herself.

“It’s just a chapter that I don’t want to remember,” she said.

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Nick Reiner has already received $350K from his trust fund, which went towards paying famous defense attorney Alan Jackson, the former trust administrator claims, according to TMZ.

According to court documents obtained by the outlet, Paul Kanin, who previously controlled the trust, says Nick’s claims about not receiving money from his parents’ trust are incorrect, as he previously approved $348K in payments for Nick. The money went towards work done by Allen for a two-week period in December 2025. Jackson ultimately was forced to drop the case, but Nick has been trying to rehire him; however, claims he doesn’t have the money to do so.

Nick is claiming that Kanin and the current administrator are withholding his money, but Kanin says Nick’s claim that he has evidence of “neglect and failure to administer” is not true and “glosses over the substantial payment” which he has already received.

Nick was arrested and charged with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were killed on December 14, 2025. Nick’s brother Jake gave his first sit-down interview that aired Thursday, Aug. 27, on Good Morning America in which he recalled when he learned of his parents’ passing.

Jake said he received a call from his sister, who “told me our dad was dead and then she said, ‘I can’t find mom.’” He added that he “immediately went into shock.”

“[Nick]’s in jail. It’s like, I physically lost my parents, and then Nick was arrested. Now it’s just me and Romy, and we have to navigate this by ourselves essentially,” Jake added. “For me, it manifests into anger. It manifests into rage, into how unfair this was, how I didn’t get a say in what happened. I didn’t get to stop it from happening. I had no choice in the matter. I just have to accept the reality of it. And to me, that is just one of the most infuriating parts of all of this.”

However, he declined to go into further detail about his brother.

“I’ll never understand. I don’t care how it’s explained to me. I don’t care what facts come out. I will never understand why this happened,” Jake stated. “My parents had unconditional love for all three of us. I can tell you they never stopped wanting to help him. They never stopped helping him.”

For many pet owners, holiday travel plans come down to one important question — can their furry family members come, too?

A new survey from Subaru of America found that 73% of pet owners are more likely to take a road trip than fly specifically so they can bring their pets along. With the holiday season approaching, 68% said their pets will affect their travel plans this year, while 45% have turned down travel opportunities that couldn’t accommodate their animals.

“Holidays are meant for spending time with family, including our pets, so it’s no surprise that as people take the time to visit loved ones near and far, pets are factored into the planning,” Christina Valente, Love Promise Community Commitment Manager at Subaru of America, Inc., said in a release shared with PARADE.

The survey, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Subaru, included 2,000 U.S. adults who drive and own cats or dogs. The findings highlight just how much pets are influencing how Americans plan their trips, from choosing transportation to deciding whether to travel at all.

For some pet owners, bringing their animals along isn’t the only consideration. More than one in four respondents said they may change their plans because of their pets. According to the survey, 10% may host guests rather than travel, another 10% may shorten or simplify a trip to care for their animals, and 8% may skip certain gatherings if their pets can’t join them.

It seems plenty of people enjoy having their pets along for the ride. More than half of respondents, or 51%, said they prefer traveling with a pet to traveling with a human.

The survey also found that younger generations are especially likely to include their pets in their travel plans. Among respondents who have traveled with their animals, 35% of Gen Z and millennial pet owners said they had brought their pets home for the holidays, compared with 22% of Gen X and baby boomers.

“For many pet owners, bringing their dog, cat, or other animal family members along is an essential part of holiday travel,” Trevor Maki, National Product Training Manager at Subaru of America, Inc., stated in the release.

From your phone screen to the TV screen! Popular comedian and internet personality Druski will host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7, making him the first male digital creator to host the satirical sketch show. The news was confirmed by Variety.

If you’ve ever opened a social media app, then you’re probably familiar with Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes. His skits, which go viral with every post he creates, have amassed him an incredible fan base, including nearly 14 million followers on Instagram and six million YouTube subscribers.

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The 32-year-old entertainer is no stranger to hosting. Druski hosted the 2026 BET Awards live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, becoming the youngest host in the ceremony’s history. He also organized and hosts his own hybrid comedy and music festival for Coulda Been Records.

Just like SNL, Druski uses his natural comedic talent to put a spin on today’s trending topics, ranging from pop culture hot takes to controversial political moments. So, naming him as a host almost seems like kismet, as he continues to grow his career. It’s no wonder TIME Magazine named Druski as one of “the world’s most influential rising stars.”

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Season 52 of SNL has already made headlines with its lineup of hosts, including NY Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson and Verity star Dakota Johnson, along with musical guests like Katseye, Turnstile, and Rosalía. Obsession‘s breakout actress Indie Navarrette is set to host the show’s Halloween episode with musical guest Gracie Abrams.

The show’s most recent host, Shane Gillis, generated a lot of negative press as he opened the night with a misogynistic monologue where he called women “whores.” Many celebs, including some former SNL cast members, have spoken out about it.

Druski performs onstage at the BET Awards 2026 held at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Although little information has been released about Druski’s upcoming hosting gig, such as which musical guest will hit the stage, the episode is bound to be one viewers won’t forget.

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Glass plates have a way of making even the simplest meal feel a little more special. Whether you’re setting the table for a dinner party, hosting a holiday gathering or just trying to make a weeknight dinner feel less ordinary, glass dinnerware adds a stylish touch that matches nearly any aesthetic. And if you’re a fan of those expensive-looking tablescapes all over social media, there’s an affordable Target find worth adding to your shopping list.

Target’s Threshold Cassin Glass Dinner Plates bring a sophisticated look to the table for just $8 each. Yes, that’s right. You don’t need to spend a small fortune on designer dinnerware to give your dining setup a polished update.

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The 10.35-inch plates feature a smoky gray glass finish that feels modern, elegant and a little unexpected. The translucent design with etched detailing adds just the right amount of texture to the table, making these plates an easy match for everything from neutral linen napkins and simple white bowls to colorful seasonal centerpieces. They’re the kind of dinnerware that can make your table look thoughtfully styled, even if you pulled everything together at the last minute.

And because the plates have a versatile, understated look, you can dress them up or down depending on the occasion. Pair them with metallic flatware and cloth napkins for a dinner party or keep things casual with everyday placemats and fresh flowers. They’re also a fun option for anyone who loves mixing and matching dinnerware instead of sticking to one perfectly coordinated set.

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If You Love a Coordinated Look, This Set Has Matching Pieces

Even better, you can build out the collection to complete the look and usefulness. Target also sells matching Cassin glass tumblers for $3 each, plus coordinating Cassin salad plates for $6. That means you can create a cohesive place setting with complementary pieces. If smoky gray isn’t your style, the plates and tumblers are also available in clear glass, giving you another way to achieve that effortlessly elevated look.

Whether you’re refreshing your everyday dishes or putting together a tablescape for your next gathering, these gorgeous glass plates prove that stylish entertaining doesn’t have to come with a designer price tag. This collection makes it easy to add a little extra sparkle to your table.

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On Oct. 13, 1941, Paul Simon was born in Newark, N. J., and he went on to become one of the most recognizable names in folk-rock/pop music. Today, Oct. 13, 2026, the artist celebrates his milestone 85th birthday.

Born with musical genes, his father was a professor who was also a double bass player and dance bandleader who performed under the name Lee Sims, while his mother was an elementary school teacher.

He and his childhood friend, Art Garfunkel, reportedly began singing together at age 13, occasionally performing at school dances. Around the same time, Simon wrote his first song, “The Girl for Me,” for him and Garfunkel to perform. According to Simon, it became the “neighborhood hit,” with his father writing down the words and chords to what would become the pair’s first officially copyrighted song on a simple piece of paper.

As part of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel, the singer/songwriter and guitarist is known for writing and performing such ’60s and ’70s anthems like “The Sound of Silence” (1965), “The Boxer” (1969), and “Cecilia” (1970). Their biggest hits also include two U.S. Hot 100 hits, “Mrs. Robinson” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” both of which earned the coveted Record of the Year awards at the Grammys in 1969 and 1971, respectively.

After seeing immense success together, Simon later explored a solo career after the duo went their separate ways in 1970, with sources reporting the two had a “troubled relationship” and “artistic disagreements.” (Still, their 1981 Central Park reunion after years apart is considered one of the greatest live performances of all time.)

Simon’s first “proper” self-titled solo album (which followed 1965’s The Paul Simon Songbook while the duo was still a joint musical act) was released in 1972. It included notable hits “Mother and Child Reunion” and “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.” Recorded in England, it was a major success. Paul Simon topped the charts in the U.K., Japan, and Norway and reached No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart. In 1986, it was officially certified platinum.

The project saw him distinctly moving away from the musical style Simon & Garfunkel had become known for, as he experimented with a more eclectic sound fusing jazz, Latin, blues, and reggae. “I didn’t want to sing ‘Scarborough Fair’ again”, he told Rolling Stone in 1972. The diverse sound was further incorporated on his most successful and critically acclaimed album, Graceland (1986).

Throughout his career, Simon has earned 16 Grammy awards. He was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice—first in 1990 as a member of Simon & Garfunkel and again in 2001 as a solo artist. He has additionally been named one of Time Magazine‘s 100 People Who Shaped the World (2006) and one of Rolling Stone‘s Greatest Guitarists (2011) and 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (2015).

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Madelina Zima, who played the adorable Gracie on The Nanny, is all grown up and absolutely stunning at 41.

Zima, 41, skyrocketed to fame as Gracie on The Nanny, which starred Fran Drescher as Fran Fine, a Jewish nanny from Flushing, Queens, who takes over running the household for a wealthy New York City family. The hit series, which ran from 1993 to 1999, was a favorite of audiences, and Zima was so sweet as the youngest of the Sheffield children. But 27 years after The Nanny went off the air, Zima is a stunning adult whose face still closely resembles her time on TV as a little girl. In a post shared last month in honor of her 41st birthday, Zima looked undeniably gorgeous.

Well, another trip around the sun and somehow I’m 41. Age is a strange thing. Some days I feel like an awkward teenager who has somehow been allowed to make important decisions, and other days I feel approximately 100 years old and would like everyone to please stop asking me to download another app. But one thing I do know: I love getting older,” Zima shared. “41. Apparently we’re doing this. 🥂.”

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Drescher Reunited With Nanny Star Nicholle Tom

Earlier this. year, Zima’s onscreen older sister, Nicholle Tom, reunited with The Nanny goddess Fran Drescher. Tom starred as Margaret “Maggie” Sheffield, the eldest daughter of the Sheffield family who resisted the relationship with Drescher’s character, Fran Fine. (Naturally, the duo ended up the best of friends.)

Almost thirty years later, and Drescher and Tom are still a dynamic duo together. In honor of Tom’s 48th birthday, Drescher shared a photo of the two.

“Happy Birthday Nicholle! You are a hilarious & gorgeous actor and a beautiful person inside and out! I am proud to call you my tv daughter on The Nanny! May this year be yours and may success, good health and happiness abound. May your talent, quirkiness & long legs get you the part of your dreams! Always Fran💋❤️🎂,” Drescher captioned the sweet pic of the duo.

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Seeing ants along the baseboards or hearing scratching in the attic is stressful enough. Once the initial shock wears off, panic often turns into practical concern about taking action. But then comes the question homeowners often dread: How much will pest control cost?

There is no single price that applies to every house. A pest professional has to account for the pest involved, how extensive the activity is, where pests are entering or nesting, the size and layout of the property and what treatment the situation requires.

Because every home’s layout, yard density and pest problem are unique, generalized pricing estimates rarely tell the whole story. Request a free, no-obligation quote from Orkin today to get a precise cost tailored directly to your property.

Why do pest control quotes vary so much?

Pest control quotes vary because two houses that look similar from the street can present very different pest problems. A small ant issue near a kitchen window may require a different service than a widespread infestation with nests around the property. A rodent problem may require exclusion work in addition to trapping or monitoring.

According to Orkin, the main cost drivers are the pest species, severity, property size and configuration, local conditions, treatment method and expected follow-up.

1. The Type of Pest Changes the Treatment

An ant infestation is not treated the same way as termites, bed bugs or rodents.

Different pests have different nesting habits, food sources and life cycles. Penn State Extension recommends identifying the pest before choosing a control method because management should be based on the pest’s biology and the conditions allowing it to survive.

That difference affects both labor and materials. Cost guides, for example, may list substantially different ranges for ants, mosquitoes, rodents, bed bugs and termite treatments.

Pest problem

Why the price may differ

Ants

Species, nest location and entry points

Roaches

Infestation size, nesting areas and follow-up needs

Rodents

Entry points, trapping, monitoring and exclusion

Mosquitoes

Yard conditions and outdoor treatment area

Bed bugs

Number of rooms, infestation extent and treatment method

Termites

Species, colony activity, affected areas and treatment system

2. Square Footage Is Only Part of the Calculation

A larger property generally requires more inspection time and a larger treatment area. But square footage alone does not determine the price.

A 1,500-square-foot home with a compact yard and limited pest activity is a different job from a 1,500-square-foot home surrounded by dense landscaping, detached structures and multiple potential entry points.

Orkin’s online quote process asks about the home’s bedrooms and bathrooms as well as yard size, reinforcing that property characteristics—not a simple price-per-square-foot formula—feed into the estimate.

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3. Your Yard Can Increase the Scope of Service

Pests often move between outdoor areas and the house. Dense vegetation, standing water, debris and conditions that provide food or shelter can increase pest pressure around a property.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends integrated pest management, or IPM, which begins with understanding the pest and its environment and addressing conditions that support specific pest activity.

That is one reason two homes with identical floor plans can receive different recommendations. The property surrounding the house is part of the pest-control equation.

4. Foundation and Access Affect the Work Involved

The construction and layout of a home also influence what a technician needs to inspect and treat. Crawl spaces, basements, attached garages, slab foundations, utility penetrations and other potential access points can change where pests are found and how difficult those areas are to reach.

The goal is not simply to treat the spot where a homeowner saw a bug. Penn State Extension recommends looking for moisture, food sources, structural openings and other conditions that allow pests to enter or remain in a building.

Patrick T. Copps, MS, B.C.E., a Technical Services Manager at Orkin and Board Certified Entomologist, similarly emphasizes property conditions as part of an effective pest-management plan, including landscaping, sanitation and moisture control.

What else affects the cost of professional pest control?

Treatment method and the expected number of visits often have as much influence on price as the initial infestation.

A straightforward problem may require a single service. Persistent or widespread activity may call for follow-up treatments, monitoring or exclusion work. More complex treatment methods and additional visits can increase costs.

One-Time Treatment vs. Ongoing Service

A one-time treatment is designed around a specific pest problem. Ongoing service is structured around recurring inspections and preventive treatment.

Neither option is automatically the better choice. The right approach depends on the pest, property and likelihood of continued activity.

When comparing quotes, ask:

• What pests are covered?
• How many visits are included?
• Is follow-up service included?
• Does the plan address conditions attracting pests?
• Are exclusion or structural repairs separate?
• What happens if pest activity returns?

These questions give you a more useful comparison than looking at the first number on the estimate.

Related: How Often Should Pest Control Be Done for Maximum Protection?

Why an Inspection Is More Useful Than a Generic Pest-Control Price

A generic online price cannot account for what is actually happening inside and around your home.

Orkin describes its process as inspect, diagnose, protect, monitor and report. The inspection looks for active pests and conditions contributing to future activity before a treatment plan is recommended.

That approach also aligns with EPA guidance on IPM, which calls for using information about pest life cycles and environmental conditions to select appropriate control methods.

For homeowners, the practical benefit is straightforward: You get a price based on the problem being addressed rather than an assumed pest problem.

If you’re seeing recurring pests, unexplained droppings, damage or activity you can’t identify, getting a professional assessment can tell you what’s actually driving the problem. Request a no-obligation Orkin quote to get pricing based on your property and pest concerns.

How can homeowners keep pest-control costs from escalating?

The most useful prevention steps address what attracts or allows pests into the home.

Penn State Extension recommends sealing cracks and openings, correcting leaks, limiting access to food and water, reducing clutter and maintaining outdoor areas. These measures are part of IPM and can reduce the conditions that support pest activity.

Homeowners can also:

• Fix sources of excess moisture.
• Keep food and pet food in sealed containers.
• Repair damaged screens and seal gaps around doors, windows and utility openings.
• Remove standing water from containers and poorly drained areas.
• Keep vegetation and debris from creating sheltered areas immediately around the home.

These steps do not replace professional treatment when an infestation is established, but they do address the environmental conditions that allow pest problems to persist.

So, how much does pest control cost?

There is no reliable single price for every home. Orkin’s current published guide gives general ranges for different pest services but states that actual costs vary according to pest type, infestation severity, property size, location and treatment requirements.

That is why a quote that seems high compared with a neighbor’s—or lower than one you received elsewhere—does not necessarily indicate that either estimate is wrong. The homes may require different work.

If you’re trying to determine how much pest control costs for your house, the most useful next step is a property-specific quote. Orkin’s residential quote process lets homeowners provide basic information about the home and property, then works toward a customized plan.

Stop guessing what pest control will cost and get clear answers built around your home’s specific needs. Claim your free, no-obligation estimate from Orkin today to take the first step toward a pest-free home.

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October 15th marks the 75th anniversary of the premiere of I Love Lucy, but CBS may not be in on the celebration quite yet. The pioneering sitcom was a CBS Monday night staple from October 1951 to May 1957, spanning 180 episodes over six seasons and making Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz major TV stars.

Seventy-five years later, ViacomCBS still owns the rights to I Love Lucy due to a deal that Desi Arnaz made with CBS back in 1956, according to Variety. But the network has not yet announced a plan for the show’s milestone anniversary.

During a recent appearance on The Facts Verse podcast, Ball and Arnaz’s daughter, Lucie Arnaz, spoke about the upcoming anniversary of the classic comedy series.

“CBS owns the show and CBS doesn’t care,” Arnaz, 75, said. “They’re not even doing anything. I had lunch with I won’t say who, but very high up on the roster there running the show, and I mentioned that the 75th anniversary was coming up, and he said, ‘Oh, isn’t that amazing? Wow, that show’s 75 years?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, can you imagine? What are you going to do?’ And he goes, ‘Oh, do we own that show?’”

Arnaz reiterated that she was “one hundred percent” not kidding.

She added that it was all “fine,” noting that there’s a lot of chaos in the TV industry right now with the CBS/Paramount merger.

“It’s a cluster,” she said. “So I don’t have high hopes that they’re going to suddenly, you know, jump back into thinking that classic television shows are worth celebrating like they used to in the old days.”

On the podcast, Arnaz revealed that a week later she heard from the CBS bigwig again.

“[He said], ’You know, ever since you told me that, we’re going to do something. We’re going to put out a whole special broadcast on the 15th, and we’re going to follow it with two colorized episodes and you can pick them.’ And I went, ‘That’s great. Good. Thank you. That sounds fine.’ And I didn’t ask him to do it, you know.”

“So far, no one’s called,” she added.

Arnaz did give credit to the mystery executive for calling her back to begin with and admitted she’s really not sure what will happen. “For all I know maybe they are doing something,” she shared. “I haven’t heard anything. It’s just like crickets, crickets.”

If CBS is planning to celebrate I Love Lucy’s 75th, it probably won’t be on Oct. 15. As of now, the network’s primetime schedule for Oct. 15 lists episodes of George and Mandy’s First Marriage, Eternally Yours, Elsbeth and Cupertino.

In the past, CBS has aired colorized episodes of I Love Lucy as specials, so it’s possible the network may do something like that before year’s end.

Earlier this month, MeTV aired a 10-episode I Love Lucy marathon in honor of the 75th anniversary milestone.

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Amy Grant has a reassuring health update for her fans.

The “Baby Baby” singer, 65, visited TODAY on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and was asked how she’s doing after a bike accident left her with a brain injury. She also had open-heart surgery a few years before that.

“I’m good,” Grant said. “I’m firing on all pistons.”

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She stopped by to promote the deluxe edition of The Me That Remains, which came out Oct. 2. The original album, released May 8, was her first album of original songs in 13 years, according to the deluxe edition announcement.

‘There Are No Guarantees’

Grant said her health scares found their way into the new music.

“Everything influences music,” she said. “When you’re a kid, you feel invincible, and all of it kind of makes you go, ‘Dang, we would like to have the day we’re in,’ and there are no guarantees.”

The title track started as a poem, she said, and she asked her producer, Mac McAnally, to help her finish it. “Everybody is recovering from something,” she said.

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‘I Don’t Remember It’

Grant suffered a traumatic brain injury in a 2022 bike accident. When she talked to TODAY in 2023, she said she has no memory of the crash. “I don’t remember it,” she said.

She forgot some of her own lyrics, too. She couldn’t recall the verse of “Tennessee Christmas,” a song she sings every year, so she used a teleprompter for her holiday shows. “I had a teleprompter all 22 shows,” she said.

Two years after the accident, she spent a full day doing tests with a neuropsychologist at Vanderbilt, she said on The Kelly Clarkson Show in June. She scored in the “20-something percentile” in processing.

“I can’t do the one-liner,” she remembered telling the doctor. “I feel like all the action is happening in the living room. I’m down the hall in a side room.”

The doctor told her to “lean in,” she said. “Lean into life. Lean into everything that gives you sustenance and purpose.”

So she set up a tiny creative space she calls Craftopia, sat down in a child’s chair and wrote the first lines of what became the album’s title track. Earlier this year, she also shared the advice her husband gave her on one of her darker days.

‘I Am Glad to Be Alive’

Before the accident, Grant had open-heart surgery to fix a birth defect that doctors found by chance. “It was such a fluke that they found out I was born with a birth defect,” she said in a 2021 interview.

“I just remember the doctor saying, ‘We need to go on and get this taken care of before you turn 60,'” she said. Later, she saw that the doctor had written that she “probably would have died by 62.”

“I am glad to be alive,” she said.

The bike accident also changed her relationship with her kids, Grant said on TODAY. They’d sit on the front porch and tell stories about her while she was, in her words, “coming back to myself.”

“We have five kids between us, Vince and me, and at this point in life, we get to choose to invest in each other,” she said. “When you’re all under one roof, it’s just like forced. But when you’re grown, you choose.”

Grant has been married to Vince Gill since 2000. Two of her daughters, Sarah Cannon and Corrina Gill, sing with her on the album’s “The Other Side of Goodbye.”

She was pregnant with her first daughter, Millie, when she wrote “Baby Baby” about her, she said in the 2021 interview. The song spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, according to chart records.

On TODAY, Grant said she wrote it with Keith Thomas, and her pop label once floated the idea of turning it into a duet with Aretha Franklin. Her take? “Just brown bag it, put it out and see if anybody likes it,” she said.

This fall, she’ll join Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans on their Christmas Together tour starting Nov. 27, then play her annual Christmas at the Ryman shows with Gill in December.

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Small bathrooms can make staying organized a challenge. There’s only so much room for towels, toiletries and everyday essentials, but savvy consumers have discovered some clever storage hacks for their organization woes. From under-sink organizers to compact shelving units, people are finding smart ways to squeeze more storage out of tight spaces. 

The Costway Over-the-Toilet Bathroom Cabinet is one option that’s currently on sale at Walmart for $65, marked down from $109. The freestanding design comes in white and black colorways, and features two open shelves and cabinet space for keeping bathroom essentials organized. One shopper called the unit “sturdy and practical.”

Costway Over-the-Toilet Bathroom Cabinet, $65 (was $109) at Walmart

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Measuring 34.5 inches wide, 39 inches tall and 7 inches deep, the Costway Over-the-Toilet Bathroom Cabinet is designed to turn the empty space above a standard toilet into useful storage without taking up additional floor space. 

It combines open shelving with a closed cabinet to help keep bathroom essentials in order. The top shelf has a raised edge to help keep items in place, while two open compartments make it easy to grab towels, shampoos, and other everyday necessities. The cabinet below offers additional concealed storage, and comes with adjustable shelves that can be repositioned to accommodate toiletries of different sizes. The unit has a total weight capacity of 100 pounds. 

Shoppers said the cabinet is sturdy and straightforward to assemble. One Walmart reviewer praised the “great instructions” and said it was “easy to put together.” Another said it was a “nice looking product” with an “easy build.” 

This handy cabinet isn’t just for the bathroom. Its space-saving design makes it a handy storage solution for the laundry room, where you can use it to keep detergents, cleaning supplies, and other essentials neatly organized. 

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For anyone trying to get more organized, the Costway Over-the-Toilet Bathroom Cabinet is a smart way to make the most of a small space. Head to Walmart to grab one while it’s in stock and on sale!

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Grammy-winning musician Maren Morris is the latest celebrity to call out Shane Gillis for his controversial monologue that opened Saturday Night Live this past weekend.

In a video posted on her Instagram account, Morris was shown smiling to the camera before flipping it the middle finger with the text overlay “me being a w***e at the gym.” The singer captioned her video with the short description, “Leave my gym short wedgie out of it.” She also pointedly had the video accompanied by her song, “be a b*tch.”

Morris’s reaction to Gillis’s monologue comes after the polarizing comedian took to the stage on Saturday Night Live to share some controversial thoughts about women’s choice of apparel in his local gym.

“I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t know women just dress like w****s now?” the comedian said.

“Look, I’m sorry, there’s no other way to describe [it],” he added. “Have you seen it? I’ve seen it. The shorts. Have you seen the shorts? Those neon, they’re like artificial bait-colored. And the wrinkles go around the cheeks and all combined at the butthole. And don’t look, you’re not allowed to look. For real, don’t look because they are filming. I’m in the background of like 10 TikToks right now.”

In the days that followed Gillis’s hosting stint, multiple celebrities have come out to combat Gillis’s comments, with Dan Levy of Schitt’s Creek offering the most vocal takedown of Gillis.

“Women wearing short shorts to the gym does not make them w****s. It makes the men calling them w****s, misogynists. There’s a difference there,” Levy said. “By the way, I’ve seen more men’s nipples in the gym than I’ve ever seen women showing their bodies off.”

“And to be perfectly honest, more men need to be standing up in opposition to it because it’s complacency that has created the environment in which women are sexually assaulted, and it’s a ‘conversation’ as opposed to a crime,” Levy continued.

The radio landscape in 1986 was packed with unforgettable pop-rock anthems, but one Canadian group’s breakout hit hid a massive superstar secret right in plain sight.

When Glass Tiger stormed the charts with “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” the singalong smash became one of the year’s defining singles. But while the song’s driving beat captured listeners instantly, few fans realized that the powerhouse backing vocals soaring through the chorus belonged to one of the biggest rock legends of the ’80s.

Bryan Adams stepped into Glass Tiger’s recording session, working as an uncredited backing singer. His signature raspy tone gave the track an undeniable boost, and once you know he’s there, his voice is completely unmistakable.

The Canadian musicians worked together to create a powerhouse performance. Produced by Jim Vallance, Adams’ co-songwriter, “Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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According to Glass Tiger’s Alan Frew, Adams just happened to be in town for the Juno Awards and dropped by the studio to visit co-writer Vallance. This moment led to one of the most iconic impromptu backing vocal sessions of the decade.

“I know that Bryan and I were getting to know each other in one corner of the studio, drinking a few Heinekens, when Jim turned around and said, ‘Why don’t you guys go on the microphone together?’” Frew explained.

“So, Bryan and I were thinking, ‘Okay, that’d be a good laugh.’ But my question is: was it contrived by Jim having Bryan in the studio, thinking ahead like that? Or did it remain just the couple of guys having a few beers and going on a microphone?”

Frew added in a separate interview, “On the very first day that we met Jim, he picked us up at the airport and, to break the ice, asked us what we were listening to. One was Tears for Fears.“

He continued, “We went to his house and drank tea and listened to some tunes. ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’ came on and we really liked the shuffle beat. So we went into the studio and, based on this shuffle beat, we wrote ‘Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone).’ First day, first song.”

Glass Tiger never had trouble coming up with a hook. Besides “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” the band landed permanent rotation on ’80s radio with “Someday” and “My Town,” proving they were far more than a fleeting chart anomaly. Yet despite their shared Canadian roots and producer connections, they never recorded with Bryan Adams again. That single afternoon in 1986 remained a one-time thing, a lucky, unplanned studio drop-in that gave an already great pop song a shot of arena-rock muscle.

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