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Sandra Bullock knew her children could see Bryan Randall changing, even while the family kept his ALS diagnosis from the public. Her priority was giving each child room to decide how much of his decline they could emotionally handle.

The Blind Side star discussed son Louis Bullock, 16, and daughter Laila Bullock, 12, during her appearance on the Monday, August 24, episode of the podcast SmartLess, alongside hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes.

Randall helped Bullock raise both children before his death at 57 in August 2023 following a private three-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Bullock, 62, said her children were “completely aware” of Randall’s illness as it progressed and eventually left him bedridden.

“They could see. They have eyes. And, they are very, very astute kids,” she shared. “Very astute because they not only see the physical change, [but] there’s a behavior that changes in all of us.” Bullock revealed on the podcast that she addressed difficult changes when her children asked questions or when she noticed them processing what they had seen. She then asked how they wanted to respond.

Louis began creating distance from the situation about two years before Randall died, though he continued supporting his mother.

“Louis handled it very differently than Laila. About two years before Bryan passed, he saw it was a dynamic that wasn’t healthy for him to be around,” she said. “So, he’s very evolved. He’s like, ‘You know what? I’m here for you.’ I didn’t want him to become the man of the family at that age. My job [was] to be both at that time.”

Bullock said she wanted Louis to remain a child rather than feel responsible for filling an adult role, particularly while the family was also navigating the COVID pandemic.

Laila remained closely connected to Randall for longer before asking her mother to help her step back. “Laila, on the other hand, was more bonded until about six months out,” Bullock recalled.

“And then she says, ‘Can you please say no when they call me over to go visit?’ And I said, ‘Absolutely.’ And I said, ‘But, if you do wanna go visit, I will come with you, and I will be right there. And if you tap out, I am right there.’”

Bullock honored that request and made clear that Laila could change her mind without facing the situation alone.

Randall asked Bullock to keep his diagnosis private, a decision she has said left her feeling isolated while caring for him. The model-turned-photographer met Bullock in 2015 after she hired him to photograph Louis’ fifth birthday party.

The couple remained together for eight years. In a Red Table Talk episode, the Practical Magic star described Randall as a father figure to her children and previously called him the “love of my life.”

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Ardent fans know there are few public figures who bring the sparkle like Dolly Parton. The “Smokey Mountain songbird” is known as much for her glamorous style as her sweet voice. That signature style shines through in her vast collection of kitchen essentials, including her brand’s Jeweled Mosaic Mug Set.

You wouldn’t catch Parton with anything but the most spectacular of anything, so it makes sense that her mug collection is so dazzling. The set includes a whopping four 14-ounce cups neatly contained within a durable wire rack. It’s just $33 at Walmart — breaking down to approximately $8.25 per cup without factoring in the value of the included holder.

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Each mug is detailed with a beautiful floral motif in a vibrant color and etched with a famous lyric from Parton’s beloved single, “Wildflowers.” The line, which reads “wildflowers don’t care where they grow,” is as much an encouraging sentiment as a nod to Parton’s own free spirit and joy of self-expression.

While the mugs are sure to bring a smile to your face while you sip your morning coffee or enjoy a cup of relaxing tea, they’re also designed with longevity in mind. The porcelain material is safe for both the dishwasher and the microwave, so you can use them freely without worrying they’ll lose their color or integrity. 

The wire rack is an equally thoughtful addition. It keeps the mugs in one place and makes it easier to put them all on display, too. The setup is elegant, creating an eye-catching focal point for your countertop or coffee station. Colorful blossoms radiate warmth and homey style in shades like yellow, blue, red, and pink, and they bring a touch of vintage-inspired farmhouse charm to any kitchen.

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“These coffee cups are stunning,” one reviewer said, adding that they’re “almost like 3D.” Another person noted that the set is a great value and fits right into their existing collection of treasures from the Parton line. 

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It’s also a lovely starting point for a new collection — and at this price it offers you an easy way to liven up your space without spending a fortune. Don’t miss the Dolly Parton Jeweled Mosaic Mug Set for just $33 at Walmart!

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At 14, Janis Ian recorded a song most record companies wanted nothing to do with.

Born Janis Eddy Fink, Ian grew up on a New Jersey chicken farm in a home filled with music. Her mother loved jazz, her father favored folk and Ian was playing guitar and writing songs by 12. She wrote and recorded “Society’s Child (Baby I’ve Been Thinking)” by the time she was just 14 years old.

The song follows a white teenager whose relationship with a Black boy is condemned by her mother, classmates and teachers. By the final verse, the pressure has won and she ends the relationship. It was a difficult subject for pop radio in the mid-1960s, especially coming from a singer barely in high school.

Atlantic Records paid for the recording session, then declined to release the song and returned the master. Jerry Wexler later apologized for the decision. Verve Records eventually agreed to put it out in 1966 after a double-digit number of labels had passed.

“Society’s Child” did not become an immediate national success. Its break came in 1967, when Leonard Bernstein featured Ian on the CBS special Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution. The appearance helped the single reach the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Ian a teenage star.

Success also exposed her to racist harassment, boycotts and death threats. At a concert in Encino, California, roughly 20 hecklers began shouting slurs during the song. Ian left the stage crying before gathering herself and returning to finish the show.

“The song didn’t just have the power to make people angry, but it had the power to make people stand up,” Ian later said.

Ian returned to the charts in 1975 with “At Seventeen,” which reached No. 3 and won her a Grammy. “Society’s Child” later lent its name to her 2008 autobiography. The 2025 documentary Janis Ian: Breaking Silence returned to the song, the threats and the concert that changed how she understood her own work.

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James Lew, a legendary Hollywood stuntman who’s career spanned around 50 years, has died at the age of 73.

He died on Saturday, Aug. 22, his wife, Jordana Potter, announced on Instagram. No cause of death was revealed.

“Honey I imagine you walking the beach with Dudley, sparring with Bruce Lee and finally getting to hug your Dad again. James MF Lew you are loved and will be deeply missed. Rest in peace. 8/23/26,” Potter wrote.

Lew has appeared in numerous different movies and television shows. That includes him working with John Carpenter on Big Trouble in Little China, They Live, and Escape From L.A., as well as his role in three Rush Hour movies, released in 1998, 2001, and 2007. He is also well-known for his role in  Jim Abrahams’ parody of the Rambo films, Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993), where he lost a battle to Charlie Sheen’s character Topper Harley. Other movies include Black Rain (1989), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), Undercover Blues (1993), Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), The Last Samurai (2003), Tropic Thunder (2008), Star Trek (2009), Inception (2010), Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).

As for television, he’s been in .J. Hooker, The Fall Guy, The A-Team, Falcon Crest and Murder, She Wrote to Roseanne, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Walker, Texas Ranger, Alias and Westworld.

He received an Emmy for outstanding stunt coordination for a drama series, limited series, or movie due to his work on the Netflix series Luke Cage. Lew was also Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2024.

Fans paid tribute to Lew following the news.

“He was always great, whenever I saw him in screen,” one person posted.

“he made the impossible look easy. real legends leave a mark,” another person shared.

Nearly six decades after it was published, Maya Angelou’s memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” continues to be assigned in schools nationwide.

The autobiography is described as a coming-of-age story, detailing Angelou’s childhood from the ages of 3 to 16, and tackling issues such as racism, identity, and sexuality. Published in 1969, it remained on The New York Times bestseller list for two years and won the National Book Award in 1970.

However, Angelou only wrote the book after she was dared by her friend, author James Baldwin, and her editor, Robert Loomis, to write an autobiography that was also a piece of literature.

“He furnished me with my first limousine ride, set the stage for me to write ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ encouraged me to take a course in cinematography in Sweden, and told me that I was intelligent and very brave,” Angelou wrote in The New York Times in 1987 following Baldwin’s death. “His love opened the unusual door for me and I am blessed that James Baldwin was my brother.”

While Angelou’s memoir, the first in a seven-volume series, continues to be taught in school, it has also been the target of censorship. PEN named it one of the most banned books in public schools since 2021 alongside “The Bluest Eye” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Before her death in 2014, Angelou spoke about her books being banned, famously saying, “I’m always sorry that people ban my books. Many times I’ve been called the most banned. Many times my books are banned by people who never read two sentences. I feel sorry for the young person who never gets to read.”

One of her biggest fans, Oprah Winfrey, also spoke out about the importance of the memoir.

“That book gave a voice to my silences, my secrets,” Winfrey said at the 74th National Book Awards in 2023. “It gave words to my pain and my confusion of being raped at 9 years old… That’s the power of books.”

Merle Haggard was a 20-year-old inmate serving time for an attempted robbery at San Quentin State Prison when he saw Johnny Cash perform, in what was one of the singer’s earliest prison concerts. Haggard later credited that night with steering him toward a music career once he got out.

The experience stuck with him. Within a decade, Haggard turned that path into one of the defining careers of the era, writing “Swinging Doors,” the second single off his and the Strangers’ 1966 album, Swinging Doors and the Bottle Let Me Down. The song cracked the Top 5 that July, becoming one of the signature tracks of Haggard’s early run.

Now, 60 years later, that song is getting new life onstage. Zach Top and Marcus King teamed up for a rendition of “Swinging Doors” over the weekend during Top’s sold-out show at PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the latest in a growing string of collaborations between the two rising stars, who have built a reputation for trading guitar licks together onstage.

Before launching into the tribute, Top gave King a shoutout for joining him on the road, calling him “such a huge fan” and adding that he’s grateful to have him out on tour right now.

The cover is only the latest example of Top embracing his role as one of the traditional country’s most devoted torchbearers. Over the past year, the Washington native has racked up an ever-growing list of tributes and collaborations, running through songs by Chris Stapleton, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, and George Jones, reinforcing why he took home the first-ever Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album earlier this year.

For longtime fans of Haggard, watching two of country’s brightest young talents revive one of his catalog deep cuts is proof the outlaw sound he helped build six decades ago is still very much alive.

If one of your health goals is to maintain a heart-healthy diet, cooking the majority of your meals at home instead of eating out can go a long way. 

“I tell my patients that cooking at home is generally much healthier—and less expensive—than eating out, and having staples in the freezer makes it less likely that you’ll order takeout,” says Dr. Dara Lee Lewis, MD, a preventive cardiologist with Mass General Brigham Heart & Vascular Institute. 

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Of course, this all entirely depends on what you cook and how you season it. If you’re cooking up juicy steaks, hamburgers or pork seasoned with lots of salt, you aren’t exactly doing your heart any favors. But if your home-cooked meals center around lean proteins (like chicken), seafood, plant-based proteins (like beans, tofu, chickpeas and lentils) and you go easy with the salt shaker, you’re on the right track.

There’s one popular frozen food that Dr. Lee Lewis avoids keeping in her freezer at home because it’s detrimental to heart health when eaten regularly. Read on to find out what it is.

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Before getting into the frozen food Dr. Lee Lewis avoids, let’s talk about what she does keep on hand at home. “As a mom and a busy cardiologist, I am always looking for foods that are healthy, delicious and quick to prepare,” she says. 

Since she doesn’t always have time to go grocery shopping, Dr. Lee Lewis says she keeps her freezer stocked with frozen shrimp or chicken breast, and mixed berries and spinach for her morning smoothies. Frozen berries are just as nutrient-rich as fresh berries, and eating them regularly is associated with lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.  

As for what she pairs her shrimp or chicken with for lunches and dinners, Dr. Lee Lewis says that she always has either fresh or frozen vegetables as well as pre-washed salad greens on hand. “My fridge mainstays also include easy proteins like cottage cheese, plain yogurt and tofu,” she says.

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If you were to peek into Dr. Lee Lewis’s pantry, she says you’d find avocado oil and olive oil. Both of these oils are scientifically linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease due to their high omega-3 fatty acid and antioxidant content.

Besides these heart-healthy oils, Dr. Lee Lewis says she also stocks her pantry with beans, nuts and seeds—all heart-healthy foods due to their high fiber content. “Recently, I discovered a high-protein pasta made with lupini beans that tastes delicious. I also love popcorn for a snack, so there is usually a bag or two in my pantry, and my husband likes sweets, so I try to keep some healthy-ish treats like dark chocolate-covered almonds and Fig Newtons on hand,” she says, naming a few of her other pantry mainstays.

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As you can see, Dr. Lee Lewis keeps her kitchen well-stocked with heart-healthy foods. But there’s one food you won’t find in her freezer: ice cream. 

“I really like ice cream in the summertime, but it is high in saturated fat, which leads to elevated cholesterol that can lead to plaque build-up in the heart arteries. It is also high in sugar and calories, which, of course, can lead to weight gain and inflammation,” Dr. Lee Lewis says.

To her point, a 2021 scientific article published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology states that a diet high in saturated fat is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. This, the researchers say, is because saturated fat increases LDL cholesterol, which directly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. 

As Dr. Lee Lewis pointed out, the high sugar content in ice cream isn’t great for cardiovascular health either. Research shows that the majority of US adults eat more sugar than is considered healthy, and there is a significant relationship between sugar consumption and cardiovascular disease risk.

The fact that ice cream isn’t good for your heart likely isn’t all that surprising. But does that mean you have to choose between ice cream and heart health? Fortunately not. “As with most things, I recommend moderation when it comes to ice cream,” Dr. Lee Lewis says.

Instead of keeping ice cream stocked in your freezer at home, which can make it all too easy to enjoy it every night, consider only eating ice cream when you specifically seek it out. Often, this means you’ll be heading to the ice cream shop with loved ones, making it an extra special treat instead of something you enjoy every night by yourself. 

If you do want to eat ice cream at home regularly, Dr. Lee Lewis recommends buying healthy ice cream alternatives, which are found right next to traditional ice cream in the frozen section at the grocery store. 

“There are now quite a few healthier alternatives to regular ice cream that you can get in the supermarket, including brands such as Halo Top and Nick’s. They don’t taste quite as creamy and rich as the real thing, but it’s great that we can find a lower fat, lower sugar and higher protein alternative when we are craving an icy treat on a hot day,” she says.

Following a heart-healthy diet doesn’t mean depriving yourself of ice cream. It just means keeping it as an occasional treat and not a nightly dessert. When you do go out for ice cream, don’t feel guilty; enjoy it! After all, sharing a dessert that makes you happy with people you love is good for the heart too.

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• Xia, M., Zhong, Y., Peng, Y., et al. (2022). Olive oil consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Frontiers in Nutrition. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1041203. 
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Get ready to relive your childhood—because Dunkin’ is debuting a Frosted Animal Cookie Cloud Latte, and it’s everything you remember about the classic confection and so much more.

PEOPLE revealed the new test drink on Monday evening, confirming that the donut chain is indeed testing the nostalgic latte. 

What does a Frosted Animal Cookie Cloud Latte taste like? Per PEOPLE, Dunkin’ says it has a “bold espresso with frosted cookie flavor.” Espresso and iced cookies? Okay, we can get on board with that.

Sadly, the Frosted Animal Cookie Cloud Latte isn’t available nationwide. At least, not yet. According to PEOPLE, Dunkin’ is currently testing the bold beverage at five locations in Rhode Island.

While PEOPLE seems to be the first major media outlet to talk to Dunkin’ about the drink, the snackolator Instagram account shared a sneak peek of the Frosted Animal Cookie Cloud Latte last week, revealing a few tasty tidbits. Along with a pic of the pink drink, the post also includes an info-packed caption: “The drink features espresso mixed with frosted cookie flavors that is topped with pink shortbread cold foam and cookie crumbles.” Yum!

Coffee, cookie, and Dunkin’ fans jumped to comment on the post. “I was ready to put my shoes on and run out the door and then read that it’s being tested. I’d 100% buy this,” responded one eager would-be customer.

Others added, “Dunkin’ has been putting out bangers”, “A great day to be a new englander,” and “WHAT. need this immediately.” 

The comments didn’t end there. Disappointed Dunkin-lovers lamented, “We need this in NYC”, “Why do they test the good things and then never release them lol”, “I hope they bring it to all locations soon! It looks so good,” and “Any test stores in Texas!? I’d love to try it!”

News of the nostalgic test drink also hit the Dunkin’ World Facebook group. Members posted their thoughts, commenting, “Yesss can’t wait to try it,” and “They should do something like that with a frozen coffee.” But wait, it gets better. 

A lucky Rhode Islander actually got to try the drink. Not only did they post a photo of the Frosted Animal Cookie Cloud Latte, but they also added a review: “It’s good!! Very sweet 9/10.” 

Brian Boitano is still taking to the ice and reminding fans that some things never go out of style. The Olympic champion, 62, shared a social media video of himself “spinning out” on the ice, leaving fans marveling at how effortlessly he still moves. The Battle of the Brians may have ended decades ago, but Brian Boitano can still skate like it’s 1988.

From “Those edges give me life” to “Oh Brian, you’re still as beautiful as ever on the ice! As Dick Button used to say, ‘so lyrical!’” Brian Boitano is leaving fans shocked and awed in the best way possible with his latest social media video. Wearing new skates, Boitano hits the ice and immediately starts spinning, and spinning, and spinning, just like he’s back at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.

For fans who remember Brian Boitano’s competitive years (isn’t that everyone?), the skater’s recent video is a welcome walk down nostalgia lane, with a side of serious inspiration. Boitano was known for his speed, control, confidence, unmistakable presence on the ice and, yes, those edges. But his latest video is a reminder that at the heart of what made Boitano such a special competitor was the sheer joy he brought to every performance.

That joy clearly hasn’t left him.

Boitano looks like no time has passed since he spun his way into a gold medal in Calgary because he’s still skating with the same joy that made each and every performance of his memorable and appointment viewing.

Watching Boitano skate at 62 isn’t just a remarkable ode to his enduring athletic ability. It’s a reminder of the snapshots his performances hold in a generation of Olympic viewers’ memories.

Competing during what can best be called a golden age of Olympic figure skating, skaters like Brian Boitano, Brian Orser and Scott Hamilton did more than dazzle judges and fans on the ice. They gave an entire generation something that brought us together, reduced division, inspired hope and brought joy.

We don’t just remember how Brian Boitano skated. We remember how he made us feel when he skated.

The fact that he can still inspire some of those same hopeful feelings at 62 is even more remarkable than watching him spin into his 60s with the athleticism of a teenager.

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For fans just discovering Brian Boitano through social media, the skater’s latest video is a testament to his continued skill on the ice.

But for those of us who have been following along since the ’80s, when the “Battle of the Brians” dominated headlines and we stayed up late into the night to watch Olympic competition across multiple time zones, Brian Boitano’s latest video is a reminder of what is so special about Olympic competition.

The 1988 Winter Olympics gave fans the unforgettable rivalry between Boitano and Canada’s Brian Orser, but it also gave us something bigger: performances that became permanent memories.

Decades later, those memories can come rushing back with something as simple as a few spins on the ice.

At 62, Brian Boitano has nothing left to prove. Yet he’s still out there on the ice, spreading joy and inspiring others.

That’s the best part of all.

He doesn’t need an Olympic arena, a panel of judges or a gold medal waiting at the end of the program. He just needs a pair of skates and some ice.

For fans who grew up watching him, seeing Brian Boitano still skate with that same confidence and joy feels like a gift.

The years have passed. The sport has changed. But when Boitano spins across the ice, for just a moment, it feels like 1988 all over again.

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Jodie Sweetin is getting candid about filming the Full House Netflix reboot, Fuller House.

During an appearance on the August 24 episode of the Good Guys podcast, hosted by Josh Peck and Ben Soffer, Sweetin noted that Fuller House marked one of the first successful reboots of an ’80s or ’90s sitcom. The actress, who returned to play her Full House character, Stephanie Tanner, for the five-season reboot, explained that fans of the original show “wanted to see more of the Tanners.”

In addition, she said that she and her co-stars “had so much fun” filming the Netflix show, which ended in 2020. She referenced that most of her scenes involved Candace Cameron Bure, who played Stephanie’s older sister, D.J., and Andrea Barber, who played D.J.’s childhood best friend, Kimmy Gibbler.

“Candace and Andrea and I had ridiculous storylines and fun stunts. And we just committed 100 percent of ourselves to it. And I think because people love this family, it was like they just picked up where they left off, you know, and it was well written. We had really great storylines. We were able to sort of joke about ourselves,” said Sweetin, who played Stephanie throughout Full House‘s eight-season run, which ended in 1995.

Sweetin clarified she wasn’t happy with a storyline involving Kimmy being the surrogate for Stephanie’s baby in Fuller House‘s fourth season. The mother of two said she didn’t understand why there wasn’t a baby shower episode written in celebration of Stephanie’s baby’s arrival. Instead, she was tasked to act out Stephanie having a disagreement with a clown.

“I was always really proud of what we did on Fuller House, minus there were a couple episodes towards the end when Steph was having the baby. Well, Kimmy was the surrogate. And I was like, ‘Where’s our baby shower episode?’ And instead I was arguing with a clown. That was my storyline for the week. And wasn’t pleased with it,” said Sweetin during the podcast episode.

Sweetin also said she shared her discontentment about the situation with the Fuller House showrunners, who replaced Full House creator Jeff Franklin, following his firing in 2018.

“Like, of all the storylines we could do, I’m arguing with a clown, and now I’m arguing with a clown about arguing with a clown,” said Sweetin.

She clarified that she was overall happy with how Fuller House ended.

“We were able to finish out our last seasons. And we did great, and it was fun, and we loved it,” said Sweetin during the Good Guys podcast interview.

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro continued its competition tonight with the four remaining dancers taking on the two semifinal challenges with pros Rylee Arnold, Gleb Savchenko, Jan Ravnik and Witney Carson as they competed for a place in the finale. Two-time Mirrorball champion Kym Johnson joined as guest judge, as only three will make it through.

Hosted by wildlife conservationist and Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, began with 12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers who moved into one house to compete in a grueling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars.

Three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his mother, Shirley Ballas “The Queen of Latin” served as judges.

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“Tonight all the creative choices will be yours in this round,” Kym told the hopefuls. “We will be watching to see if you can teach and create to the level expected by Dancing with the Stars.”

And Shirley added, “You’ve all proved you are great dancers, but now we need to dig deep to decide if you have the choreography, the teaching skills, and the personality.”

“The last test, teaching amateurs was a huge step, but there’s an even bigger step to earn a place in that finale,” Mark added.

“For the first time on this show, and just like the semifinals on Dancing with the Stars, you’ll be performing two full dances in a couple of days,” Kym said. “That’s half the time we have on the main show.”

Here’s our spoiler-filled recap of who went home on The Next Pro tonight, and who made it through to the finale

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Here’s our spoiler-filled recap of who went home on The Next Pro tonight, and who made it through to the finale.

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Shirley said, “Allen, I can only imagine how it is to dance with Witney, the 2025 Dancing with the Stars champion. If it comes down to Jive Action and a side-by side work, I would have to say it was really excellent what you did, but do you think you got the most out of Witney? This girl can do anything. She can jump, she can flip, she can split. For me, she’s got a lot more wow moments that perhaps we didn’t show.”

Kym said: “Allen, well done. It was jam-packed full of jive content, which is amazing, but I have to agree with Shirley that I would have liked more Witney moments. Witney is the queen of working the camera. No one knows how to do that like Witney.”

Mark said: “I kind of disagree. That’s my favorite Jive I’ve seen this season. When I watch the Jive, if I’m not doing this [Mark bounces in his seat], that’s a problem, and I was doing that the whole time. I loved that it kept trucking. I loved the kicks and flicks. I loved that it didn’t die; the steam kept rolling the whole time. I loved the shaping on the pivot. Good job.”

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Mark said: “I can hear it now, ‘It’s Latin night on Dancing with the Stars,’ and then going into that. You nailed the brief. That was exactly what we wanted. What I loved the most is that you’re both commercial dancers and you cleaned it like commercial dancers, every look, every action, every head move, every arm was perfectly in sync. It was everything a fun salsa should be. Great job Selena.”

Kym said: “Selena, you are a star. Such clever choreography, so rhythmical. That is the kind of dance that will get you into the finale. It was so good.”

Shirley said: “Selena, your balance is extraordinary. Every single step you take, you nail. The chemistry was fantastic. We were here on the desk dancing with you. When we see something like that, we know we’ve got the next pro.”

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Kym said: “Adele, you absolutely nailed it. That was like a professional number you would see on Dancing with the Stars. You are an incredible teacher and an amazing dancer, so congratulations.”

Mark said: “Adele, you moved like this hooded cobra that’s waiting to strike and then take it. You could have played with the musicality a little bit but other than that it was damn near perfect. Oh, my God.”

Shirley said: “Adele, I loved that you included Gleb. Gleb, you looked phenomenal out there. Together, you just looked like a power couple. If I can give you one little tip, I would say remember it’s a Dancing with the Stars audience and I would like one or two wow moments, but other than that, you’re a masterpiece. Well done.”

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Shirley said: “AJ, on Week 2, I asked you to look outside your comfort zone to jam pack us with different things. I felt like you put everything in but the kitchen sink and because the leading was so good, you enabled our Rylee to get right in your face, to kick her hips back, and to do all the things I’ve come to expect from this gorgeous girl. You really captured the essence of Cha Cha and you showcased Rylee, well done.”

Kym  said: “AJ, you are technically such a great dancer and a great leader. I loved that you gave Rylee her moment. It’s finding those little moments in the dance that people will go, ‘Oh, my gosh.’ We got to see more of your personality shine. I loved it.”

Mark said, “For me, like a little bit of soul and funk and grit. We know you’re a great dancer. You shine in the ballroom rounds, but when we’re doing opening numbers, we do a lot of things with the boys and the girls side-by-side. I’d like to see a little bit more of that funkier side.”

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Shirley said: “We are one step away from the finale and you are doing immensely well because the hardest thing to teach is personality and you both shine like bright lights when it comes to that. You both know how to sell without a doubt.”

Kym said: “Allen and Selena, what I was really impressed with was the musicality, the creativeness that you had, hitting all those accents. I can see you would both be so fun to be partners with as a celebrity and I think you would do a great job on the show.”

Mark said: “The Quickstep is fun, it’s bright, it’s bubbly, you guys did all that. When you started in the frame, you hit that, it had intention, you hit hard, I loved the interpretation of the music and the mood. Honestly, I enjoy both of you as performers. What makes a great pro isn’t just the teaching and the dancing, you really have to shine and you both pop, you both have charisma, I could genuinely see either of you on the show tomorrow.”

Mark said: “AJ and Adele, Dancing with the Stars has changed over the years. It has evolved and we have all these new styles that we add but there’s one thing that will never go out of style and that’s true classic ballroom. That was gorgeous.”

Kym said: “You are so sultry and sexy, Adele. The connection between the two of you, I was, ‘where is this going? What’s happening?’ I was blown away by the whole thing. You guys, perfection.”

Shirley said: “AJ, you truly are a star. The quality of what you do, the softness in your legs, the direction in which you allow your lady to go is exceptional. I only hope you have appreciated this lovely lady on the end of your arm. You are the new generation for Dancing with the Stars. Well done.”

Then it was time for the elimination.

Shirley said, “I want to say to all four of you, this was an absolute, exceptional semifinal. Allen, you’ve given heart, reliability, you are a remarkable dancer; Selena, fire, passion, charisma, absolutely a star; AJ, I don’t think we have ever seen this quality in ballroom dancing that you have given us; Adele, it doesn’t matter what you are putting your hand to, you are giving 110 percent.”

When all that was said, it was Allen who had performed his last dance.

“I am very sad and devastated to be going home but at the same time, I feel like I left it all out there,” he said. “This has been the most exciting and phenomenal experience. I feel my mom would have enjoyed watching. I just hope I made her proud.”

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Below Deck Mediterranean Chief Stew Aesha Scott got a bachelorette surprise years in the making when Captain Sandy Yawn and the Aikíra One crew brought back Hannah Ferrier and Anastasia Surmava—reuniting Aesha with her original interior dream team and putting Hannah face-to-face with Captain Sandy on camera for the first time in years.

Captain Sandy recounted the last time she and Hannah were on camera together and how badly things ended. After Hannah was discovered with unregistered medication and a vape pen, Captain Sandy fired her, setting off a years-long rift between the two women.

“But time can heal all wounds,” Captain Sandy said in a confessional. “Last year in June, I reached out to Hannah.”

Hannah recalled that she and Captain Sandy reconnected and ultimately “let bygones be bygones.”

“We hugged it out, forgave each other and now we’re in a great place,” Captain Sandy said. The two women have since met each other’s families, and Sandy has even gotten married since their last time together on the show. “And we’ve got quite a nice friendship growing,” Hannah added.

Then came the moment Aesha had no idea was waiting for her.

When she arrived at the bachelorette destination, Aesha hugged Captain Sandy before being completely “blown away” when she saw Hannah and Anastasia. Both women have since married and welcomed daughters, but they were Aesha’s ride-or-die interior teammates during Below Deck Med Season 4—the season that gave fans the infamous “June, June, Hannah” memes.

Noting how far her former crewmates had traveled to be there, Aesha immediately recognized the significance of the reunion.

“This is my original interior team! Seven years ago I met them,” she said, as the show flashed back to memorable moments from the season when the three women became close friends.

A lot has changed for Hannah and Anastasia since their time aboard Below Deck Med. Both have married and become mothers, while Anastasia has moved into finance. Hannah, meanwhile, has maintained her television career, appearing on shows including The Traitors Australia and The Real Love Boat Australia.

“Aesha, Hannah and I were all single, wild and free when we met,” Anastasia recalled. “But I left yachting six years ago, bought a business, got married, had a kid. Aesha’s one of the only people where I’d literally drop everything to travel to see each other for one night.”

As the former crewmates and friends gathered around the dinner table, Captain Sandy pointed out just how much their lives had changed since they first met. All three women are now married, while Hannah and Anastasia have children of their own.

“You’re gonna get married and have a baby,” Captain Sandy told Aesha.

And the reunion appeared to leave Aesha thinking about what could come next for her.

“Seeing Hannah and Anastasia with their families and now Nathan [Gallagher] with his family, it makes me want that too,” Aesha said in a confessional.

Aesha and her husband, Scott Dobson, had already talked about starting a family, but seeing her closest friends from her early Below Deck days enter that chapter of their lives made the possibility feel more real. As Aesha put it, she feels like she’s “hopped on” now.

Below Deck Mediterranean is on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

In 1972, a newly formed Canadian band recorded a tender ballad that would travel much farther than the group itself ever did.

Skylark found its defining hit with “Wildflower,” a soulful song written by Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson. The recording became an unexpected success on both sides of the Canadian border, giving the short-lived band its enduring claim to fame and eventually inspiring interpretations from artists including Johnny Mathis.

The song began with a poem.

Richardson, who was a friend of Edwards, wrote the lyrics after being inspired by an evening spent with his then-girlfriend.

“In 1970 I was dating a nurse, whom I would eventually marry in 1971,” Richardson later recalled. One night, she was in her bedroom getting ready for a date after a particularly difficult day at work. He waited patiently for her, but after a while when she didn’t emerge, he went to make sure she was okay.

“I knocked on the door but she didn’t answer, so I went in to find her fast asleep on the bed, still in her housecoat and with the towel still wrapped around her head,” he continued. “I guess she was just exhausted after her emotional day. So, I put a blanket over her, being careful not to wake her, and went home and wrote the song in about 15 minutes or so. It was absolutely inspired. I have always felt that all I did was hold the pen in my hand, and that God did the writing.”

Edwards then composed the music, creating the sweeping ballad that Skylark would record for its self-titled debut album.

Getting it onto the radio proved more difficult.

“Wildflower” was initially released as a single in 1972 but attracted little attention. Its fortunes changed when CKLW, the influential radio station in Windsor, Ontario, began playing the song after receiving requests for it. That airplay helped breathe new life into the recording, and its popularity gradually spread.

The slow-building momentum ultimately carried Skylark onto the charts.

“Wildflower” reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973 and reached No. 10 on Canada’s RPM Top Singles chart and No. 1 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart, becoming by far the band’s biggest success. Skylark was unable to follow it with another comparable hit, however, and the group disbanded after releasing only two albums.

One member would go on to a particularly remarkable second act.

Skylark’s keyboardist David Foster later became one of pop music’s most successful producers and songwriters, working with artists including Whitney Houston, Chicago, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand. “Wildflower” remains an early chapter in a career that would eventually produce scores of major hits.

The song also continued flourishing without Skylark.

Over the years, “Wildflower” has been recorded by numerous performers, with Johnny Mathis among the artists to offer his own rendition. Its blend of vulnerability and soul also helped the composition cross easily between pop, R&B and adult contemporary music.

More than five decades after its release, “Wildflower” remains inseparable from Skylark’s brief moment in the spotlight. The band may have become a one-hit wonder, but the 1972 ballad proved far more enduring, outliving the group that introduced it and becoming a song generations of artists have continued to rediscover.

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Taylor Swift’s debut single, “Tim McGraw,” took the country music world by storm in 2006. The country pop ballad kick-started the legendary artist’s career. However, it took 20 years for the Grammy winner to reveal a secret hidden meaning behind the song’s lyrics.

“Oftentimes in a song, you’d love to stay in one moment, but especially early on in my songwriting, I’d love to just be like, ‘And this is how it ended,'” Swift told Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. on Monday, August 24.

The “Cruel Summer” artist explained that she’s known for her style of “writing in detail,” which she believes dates back to her hit “Tim McGraw.”

“I do think it’s important to determine that the details have to have a significance to the story at hand,” she continued. “And in that song, there’s a line that says ‘Just a boy in a Chevy truck that has a tendency of getting stuck on back roads at night.’ And if you look at that at face value, you’re like, ‘Oh, that truck broke down a lot.'”

Swift added, “But if you look into it, the double meaning is that these are two teenagers who used to like park and kiss and tell their parents that the truck broke down.”

The song — named after the 2001 CMA Entertainer of the Year recipient — was the first song released of Swift’s self-titled debut album. It became one of the most-played country songs on airplay that year and reached No. 6 on Billboard’s US Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

A police investigation into the tragic death of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s 2-year-old son has been closed, with authorities saying the result was no criminal findings.

“The incident was thoroughly investigated by detectives, and their finding were no criminal findings. The case is now closed,” the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas said in a statement.

Oliver’s son died on June 28 after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool by family members at a residence outside Houston. Following the news being released, the Bills released a statement, showing support.

“On behalf of the entire Buffalo Bills organization, we want to publicly express our condolences to Ed Oliver and his family on the devastating loss of his son,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said. “It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss.”

Many of his teammates have also spoken out, including star quarterback Josh Allen.

“Obviously, very unfortunate what happened and as a teammate of him, as someone in this locker room, all we can do is love on him,” Allen said after Buffalo’s 31-7 preseason win at Cleveland on Saturday. “There’s nothing that you can say to make the situation any better except being there in whatever ways he needs. I can’t imagine what he’s going through. But the way that he’s dealt with it has been unbelievable.”

Allen also expressed anger and frustration surrounding how the information came out.

“First off, I want to say thank you to the ones who knew about it and allowed him to have his moment and his time,’ the quarterback explained. “It’s very sad how it came out. It makes me very, very sad and angry at the same time.”

According to ESPN, the Bills had already been aware of the incident before it was made public.

Olivia Rodrigo is having an amazing year. Not only did she make music history back in the spring as the first artist to debut the lead singles from her first three studio albums at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but she also just surprised fans with more new music.

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Following the release of You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Rodrigo has released “Serena Joy,” a standalone track that she said she loves but didn’t make the cut for her third album because it didn’t fit the flow of the record’s narrative.

“I actually really love that song,” the Guts singer-songwriter said in an interview with ETalk. “It didn’t fit on the record. The record was very much a chronicle of a relationship—beginning, middle, and end. And that song didn’t really fit in the story I was trying to tell. But I hope that it’ll be a part of something else down the line.”

An uptempo, new wave-inspired gem with late-’70s and early ’80s rock sounds, “Serena Joy” was co-written and produced by Rodrigo’s longtime collaborator, Dan Nigro. It features an energetic tone reminiscent of Devo, Rolling Stone said, and a driving bass line that echoes Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order, Pitchfork shared.

“With its layers of jubilant Devo-like synths, ‘Serena Joy’ sounds sonically similar to the You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love track ‘Expectations,’ only the new gem is inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale, with lyrics like ‘If they do it to them/They’ll do it to you,’” Rolling Stone wrote about the song.

If the title of the song sounds familiar, that’s because it’s taken directly from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel first published in 1985. Antagonist Serena Joy is the Commander’s wife in the household where the protagonist Offred is assigned.

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On Friday, Aug. 21, Rodrigo made just 500 CDs available exclusively at Analog Music Shop, an indie record store in Tustin, California. The copies, which quickly sold out and are now going for hundreds of dollars on eBay, were the only way fans could hear the song physically before its wider release today.

The record store was an especially meaningful pick as it’s located just a few miles away from Irvine’s Great Park, where the two-time Grammy winner’s inaugural all-women music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, will go down on Aug. 29.

According to Rolling Stone, Rodrigo will debut “Serena Joy” during her headlining set at the festival, with a portion of the proceeds from the song going to the festival’s fund, which supports charities that champion women and girls.

Also on the docket: Chappell Roan, Doechii, Garbage, The Breeders, and more, with Karen O, Sarah McLachlan, and Stevie Nicks billed as special guests.

Currently, Rodrigo has seven songs on the Hot 100, including her latest No. 1 single, “Drop Dead,” along with “Stupid Song,” “The Cure,” “Honeybee,” “Expectations,” “Maggots for Brains,” and “What’s Wrong With Me,” featuring The Cure frontman Robert Smith.

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Before the first question even loads, there’s one thing everyone notices in a Blooket game—the usernames. After all, Blooket names have a way of stealing the spotlight and turning a simple quiz into something way more entertaining. From clever wordplay to totally chaotic usernames, your Blooket name is your chance to set yourself apart before you even answer a single question.

So, what should your Blooket name be? Seeing how there are so many things you can go with, it may be easy to feel overwhelmed. However, above all else, naming your Blooket profile should be fun, not stressful. It’s a chance to show off your personality, interests, and sense of humor in a playful and creative way. Whether you want a username that’s silly, trendy, full of puns or simply adorable, there are no limits when it comes to choosing something that fits your style.

But if you need a little more help coming up with a Blooket name idea, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up 75 funny Blooket names for the classroom, including options that are guaranteed to get laughs from your classmates—and maybe even from your teacher. Check them all out below and see which one you’re drawn to most.

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If you’ve never heard of Blooket, no worries, you’re probably not the only one. It is a popular game-based learning platform that helps students review classroom material through interactive quizzes and educational games. Teachers can create their own question sets or choose from thousands of existing quizzes, while students earn points and rewards as they answer questions correctly.

The best part is that, by combining learning with engaging gameplay, Blooket has become a favorite educational tool for test prep, classroom review, and homework across a wide range of subjects. It’s no wonder so many people are loving it.

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1. Quiztopher Columbus
2. Quizzie McGuire
3. Nacho Average Player
4. Quiz Khalifa
5. Sir Guesses-A-Lot
6. Error 404 Brain Not Found
7. Trivia Newton John
8. Blooky McBlookface
9. Quiztopher Robin
10. Brain Cell Survivor
11. I Thought This Was Kahoot
12. The Fast and the Curious
13. Ctrl Alt Defeat
14. Mission Impastable
15. Burrito Bandit
16. Captain Guesswork
17. Chicken Nugget CEO
18. Lord of the Blooks
19. Not a Robot
20. Couch Potato Scholar
21. Cereal Quizzer
22. Panic at the Quizco
23. The Answer Snatcher
24. The Meme Machine
25. Taco ‘Bout Smart
26. Quizzy Rascal
27. Blook Around and Find Out
28. Lord of the Guesses
29. The Brainy Bunch
30. The Study Break Specialist
31. Smarty Paws
32. Smart Cookie Crumbler
33. Homework Houdini

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34. ShadowStrike
35. SilentStorm
36. AC-DeeCee
37. TitanQuest
38. FrostByte
39. BlazeTastic
40. ArcticFalcon
41. LunarForce
42. ThunderBolt
43. Zephyr
44. CrimsonKnight
45. HyperNova
46. AlphaBlade
47. QuantumRush
48. OmegaStorm
49. ElectricAce
50. DragonByte

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51. Cowabunga Moo
52. BlookMyWay
53. Mr./Ms. Punshine
54. TinyPenguin
55. Fluffy Brain
56. Purrfect Player
57. Britney Quiz-Spears
58. CuddleMuffin
59. BlueberryMoon
60. Taylor Quift
61. TwinkleToes
62. SpongeBob QuizPants
63. RosyCheeks
64. Quiz Harmony
65. Teddy Tactics
66. SprinkleStar
67. StrawberryPuff
68. CinnabunCutie
69. LittleSunshine
70. CozyHeart
71. PrettyPetal
72. Bubblegum Thinker
73. SugarMoon
74. HoneyCharm
75. HeartOfHoney

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During their time co-starring on the hit CBS sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik had excellent on-screen chemistry as close friends, Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz and Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler.

In an August 2026 interview on The Official The Big Bang Theory Podcast, Rauch revealed that her real-life relationship with Bialik started out as a fan. She explained that she adored the five-season sitcom Blossom, which ended in 1995 and starred Bialik, during her childhood.

The actress also noted that she and Bialik started as Big Bang Theory series regulars during the show’s fourth season, which premiered in 2010. Rauch said she wanted to let Bialik know about her deep appreciation for Blossom before they got too far into their working relationship.

“I didn’t know if I should tell her out of the gate what a huge fan I was. Our dressing rooms were next to each other, and at the time there was like a bathroom in between, and we shared this bathroom, and I didn’t know like how long like we would be doing that,” explained the actress in the August 2026 podcast interview. “And like how long both of us would be there for. But I was like, ‘If I don’t tell her now what a fan I am and we become close, then it’s going to be weird that we’ve been sharing a bathroom the whole time.’ Like what if we see each other naked and then I’m like, ‘I’m a super fan by the way.’ Like it would be so weird.”

Rauch said she decided to tell Bialik about being a fan of hers following the table read for the show’s season 4 premiere episode.

“I made the decision right after the table read, which was probably too early. Like I think I overshot it. And I remember walking, like, from the table with her and we walked behind the flats, also like a bad place to do it ’cause it felt creepy, like I’m taking her behind a wall, and I was like, ‘Listen, I need to tell you I’ve been a fan of yours like my entire life. I dressed as you for Halloween once. I have hats like Blossom in my childhood house.’ Like, I went crazy,” recalled Rauch.

According to Rauch, Bialik responded kindly to her comments about Blossom‘s impact on her.

“She was like, ‘Yeah, a lot of women of our generation feel that way. Thank you for telling me.’ But she was so nice, and, of course, we were off to the races and friends,” said Rauch.

Rauch also noted that she poked fun at her love of Blossom in a season 3 episode of Night Court, wherein her character, Judge Abby Stone, meets Bialik, played by herself.

“We even wrote like a Night Court episode about like my childhood obsession,” said Rauch, who starred in The Big Bang Theory until its final and 12th season, which came to an end in 2019.

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Every kitchen needs at least one good deep-dish pie plate. It’s a bakeware essential that gets used way more often than you’d expect. You can absolutely use it to bake classic fruit pies and creamy custards, but it also comes in handy when you want to whip up a quiche, tart, deep-dish pizza, cobbler, and even a fancy layered dessert. A proper pie dish helps whatever you’re baking hold its shape in the oven and brown evenly, but the best ones also look nice enough to go straight from the oven to the table.

That’s exactly what put the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Stoneware Pie Dish on our radar. Made with the elegant appeal and highly useful quality you know and expect from Drew Barrymore’s home goods, the taupe version of this dish is currently marked down to just $10 from the usual $13 price at Walmart. It also comes in a hydrangea blue color for $15.

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This 9-inch-deep pie plate is made from durable stoneware that’s non-porous, stain-resistant, and designed to handle heat up to 450 degrees. The ceramic material retains heat well, so your dishes should stay warm, even once they’re out of the oven. This pie plate has a soft satin finish with a shiny exterior that’ll look polished on your table. Plus, it’s freezer-safe for meal prep and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning once the meal’s over. 

Walmart shoppers were highly impressed by this pie dish’s “beautifully simple” design, calling it “charming and functional.” One reviewer noted that the glossy exterior had a “sleek” look they were proud to serve straight from the oven to the table. Another customer said that the pie plate brought “extra joy” to their baking experience. “I love this deep dish for pies, quiche, baking, pizza, and so much more,” a shopper shared.

• Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Stoneware Loaf Pan, $8 (was $10) at Walmart
• The Pioneer Woman Vintage Lace Ceramic Pie Dish, $12 (was $14) at Walmart
• Pyrex Glass Pie Plate, $6 (was $9) at Walmart

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Now just $10, the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Stoneware Pie Dish is a gorgeous kitchen essential that you’ll be happy to have on hand the next time you want to serve a dessert right in the same pretty dish you baked it in. Snag it at Walmart before the price goes back up!

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The era of chunky sneakers dominating city streets and office corridors is giving way to a fresh silhouette in 2026: the ballet flat sneaker. Right now, Adidas is leading the charge with its Taekwondo Mei Ballet Shoes, an inventive fusion of sporty sophistication now available for only $80 during its summer sale. 

This shoe, which launched in spring 2025, is a rare blend of style and substance that is already making waves among shoppers. Buyers raved that it’s not only “chic and classic,” but also “extremely comfortable.” 

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Inspired by the graceful lines of a dancer’s slipper, these shoes offer more than a pretty profile. The regular fit and ballet-inspired shape deliver all-day comfort, making them a natural fit for busy moms and fashion streetwear lovers.

The shoe is available in nine colorways (four additional options are currently sold out), from a classic black and white to a dark brown leopard and pink colorway, punctuated with a classic gum sole.

The pink leopard print version is the only colorway currently on sale, but it’s well stocked in sizes 5 to 11, so most shoppers should be able to find their perfect fit at a discount. Popular Taekwondo Mei hues tend to sell fast when they’re in stock, so even if you’re eyeing a color that isn’t on sale, you may want to consider adding it to your cart now in case supply runs out.

Adidas has not only reimagined the ballet flat with the Taekwondo shoes, but also redefined what comfort means in everyday footwear. The 4.7-star rating from over 1,300 reviews speaks volumes, and shoppers said that from boardrooms to backyards, this shoe is the definition of versatility. Some noted the shoes can be dressed up with tailored trousers to “wear to work every day,” or dressed down with relaxed jeans for a weekend stroll.

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Shoppers consistently mentioned the shoes’ ability to keep feet happy through long workdays and fashionable outings. Reviews often mentioned the high comfort factor, with some wearers suggesting a half-size down for narrow feet or a glove-like feel. 

“These shoes look great and feel great on my feet,” one shopper stated. “I went to a backyard BBQ, and everyone was ranting and raving over my shoes. I also danced a lot in them, and my feet felt great.”

“Cute shoes,” Another shopper called them “very stylish,” adding: “You can dress these shoes up or down. I love the way they look with my barrel jeans.”

• Gazelle Bold Shoes, $60 (were $120) at Adidas
• Essentials 3-Stripes Cotton Leggings, $23 (were $35) at Adidas
• Extra Large Team Wheel Bag, $75 (was $150) at Adidas

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This season, the ballet flat is poised to become more than a nostalgic nod to school days or stage performances. The Adidas Taekwondo Mei ballet flats blend athletic ease with studio style and, at just $80, offer a rare opportunity to slip into a new classic. Grab one in your favorite colorway today! 

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