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Derek Hough is an accomplished ballroom dancer, choreographer, singer, and actor. He has won Dancing with the Starssix times and has since become a judge for the show. Although dancing has helped him rise to fame, he recently revealed that he used to be tormented by other kids in his neighborhood, partially due to the fact that he was a dancer.

“We had these neighbors who were — bullying is kind of too nice of a word — they tormented me,” he said during "The Bossticks" podcast on May 25. “They would hang me up in a tree by my ankles and put a gun to my head and spit on me or hogtie me in a field. I was scared. I would have night terrors and I would wet the bed. I was a scared kid, I was a terrified kid. Scared of the dark, scared of my shadow, just scared and constantly on edge.”

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Hough continued, “I was always on the outside just trying to fit in and get in there. Being a dancer didn't help. I would get the crap beaten out of me. At one school, a kid punched me in the face. I'm bleeding everywhere, but then I retaliated and started beating him up, and then I got expelled from school.”

When speaking with Parade at the Disney Upfront, he also spoke about this time of his life. “I got into a lot of fights when I was a kid," he said. "I got bullied a lot, so I got beaten up a lot, so I had to fight back.”

During a panel discussion earlier this year, Hough spoke about how much Dancing with the Stars means to him, since it has changed the way that many people view dance, and has shown that dance is an art for athletes.

“For me, having a platform and having a stage like Dancing with the Stars that is elevating dance to new heights over this past, almost, 20 years, I can't tell you how much it means to me on some deeper level than just a compliment,” he said, as reported by PEOPLE. “It means a lot more because to see that little boy that grew up when dancing wasn't cool, and to see where it's now — it's looked at as artistic athletes. Dancers are artistic athletes. And that, for me, is just an amazing thing. So, I'm just thankful for this beautiful show that has elevated dance so much.”

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A cozy accent chair can make any porch, deck, or patio feel more inviting. If you've been looking for a stylish option to elevate your outdoor space before summer officially sets in, the Grand Patio Oversized Outdoor Rocking Chair at Walmart is now on sale for up to 43% off. It's perfect for warm-weather lounging, and it's available in three classic colors that easily blend in with any decor. 

Originally priced at $250, the "perfectly oversized" chair is now marked down to as low as $142 in the gray color. You can also shop it in black and beige at $200, and select colors are available in sets of two at $279. 

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Built with a durable, powder-coated steel frame that holds up to 330 pounds, the sturdy chair can be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces, including patios, yards, gardens, living rooms, and even bedrooms. It's water-, fade-, and rust-resistant, so it's designed to stand up to wear and tear no matter where you put it. The large, overstuffed seat cushion is made from weather-resistant polyester fabric that's easy to clean, with plush padding that conforms to your body for optimal comfort while lounging. 

Featuring a curved base with sledge woodgrain legs, this cozy chair provides a gentle rocking motion that enhances relaxation. At 40 inches long, 38 inches wide, and 34 inches high, the extra-wide seat and ergonomic armrest offer ample space to comfortably stretch out on. It also comes with plastic leg pads to protect floors from scratches and help reduce noise.   

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Walmart shoppers praised the Grand Patio rocking chair for its superior quality, calling it a "cozy" addition to any home. One reviewer highlighted its "very comfortable and spacious" design, while another noted that it's "great for lounging." A third said it's perfect for day or nighttime use, writing that it's "great for evening stargazing."

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With a comfy, versatile design that looks great both indoors and outdoors, this oversized outdoor rocking chair is the perfect finishing touch to any space. Snag it for as low as $142 before this flash deal ends at Walmart. 

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In the wake of an unexpected death, AC/DC released a hit hard rock track that started a new era for the band. The 1980 song has regained popularity and has entered the Billboard charts.

"You Shook Me All Night" currently sits at No. 25 on Billboard's Hard Rock Streaming Songs charts, almost 46 years since it was originally released in mid August of 1980. The track has proven that the band still stands as one of the most iconic in the genre and music industry, with its backstory one that tugs at the heart.

Released as part of their Back in Black album, "You Shook Me All Night" was the first song released by AC/DC with new frontman Brian Johnson. His inclusion in the band came after the sudden death of lead vocalist Bon Scott from alcohol poisoning in February of that year. According to American Songwriter, the band initially refused to create new music until Scott's father urged them to keep playing and find a new singer.

Johnson would reveal that guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young had already developed the base of the track and asked him to create its lyrics. Wanting to impress his new bandmates, he wrote the rest of the song that same night.

“Malcolm and Angus said, ‘Hey listen, we got this song,’ and if you listen to the chords it just fell in anyway, so I can’t claim any credit on that. The rest was just filler, the verses, and it all worked out smashing," said Johnson.

"You Shook Me All Night" landed at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts upon its release, but became a solidified classic among fans. It's often been tagged as one of the best tracks of the '80s and for having one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. Johnson calls it one of his favorites and "I still think it’s one of the greatest rock and roll riffs I’ve ever heard in my life."

There's some lore behind the song, with multiple claims having come out saying Scott wrote part of the lyrics. A former girlfriend, Silver Smith, claimed he had written some of the song in her London apartment back in 1976. Another girlfriend claimed certain words and lyrics related to her, like her horse Doubletime.

Journalist Malcolm Dome also reported many times that Scott had shown him his book of ideas and scribbles of songs for the band. Many of them were for the Back to Black album, with certain scribbled lyrics later becoming part of "You Shook Me All Night Long." Scott has never been officially credited for creating the track, with Dome saying, "to this day no one's really sure what happened."

The song and album marked a major change for the band with Scott's replacement after his death. They even hesitated on whether fans would accept Johnson and if the album would even be popular. Back to Black was dedicated to Scott, with the track becoming a signature hit for the band.

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Releasing ahead of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day on June 6, Pressure is a riveting drama starring Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott and Chris Messina. The film shines a spotlight on the intense preparations for the largest seaborne invasion in history—one which marked the beginning of the end of World War II.

But Pressure isn't a war movie—it's a weather movie. The film centers on the high-stakes calculations, analytics and storms-or-shine head-butting that went into planning the 1944 invasion, which involved some 300,000 Allied troops, a naval armada and airborne reinforcements. It's the true story behind the far-better-known one—predicting the optimal time to slip the mission between two monstrous North Atlantic storms brewing offshore while keeping it a secret from the Germans—and ultimately pulling off one of the riskiest Hail Marys in modern history.

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The plot centers on Group Capt. James Staggs (Scott)—a no-nonsense Scot and the highest-ranking meteorologist in Great Britain’s Royal Air Force—who is brought aboard to head the invasion task force monitoring the weather. But he clashes with Irving Kirk (Messina)—a cocky military climatologist from California. And at the top of it all is Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Fraser), the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces.  

Tempers flare as Staggs and Kirk spar over what kind of weather they think is coming to the coast of France, with Kirk insisting the date set for the invasion will be bright and sunny. Staggs, meanwhile, is steadfast in predicting abnormally unstable conditions with massive waves, torrential rain and near-zero visibility. Can Staggs convince the military that the invasion, as planned, will confront “the wrath of nature” and likely fail? 

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None of the brass assembled in England sides with Staggs, or believes what he tells them about the desperate need to postpone their plans. They’re all rarin’ to go, particularly Britain’s battle-hardened Field Marshal Montgomery (Damien Lewis). Only Eisenhower’s chief aide, Kay Summersby (Kerry Condon), has a sympathetic ear for Staggs, especially after he gets some devastating news about a bombing back in Scotland that hits horribly close to home.

The movie’s title is appropriate. The invasion planning is a high-pressure situation, with hundreds of thousands of lives—and even the fate of the free world—hanging in the balance. What if Staggs steers the Allied forces wrong? But pressure also has meteorological significance, with atmospheric barometric pressure an augur of what the skies are going to do. 

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The cast is top-notch, all conveying the magnitude of the decisions shaping the situation as the clock ticks away and days become hours. Director Anthony Maris (Hotel Mumbai) masterfully ratchets up the tension with every scene, never letting his characters slip into simple stereotypes. Fraser in particular puts another notch in his dramatic acting belt, following up his acclaimed roles in The Whale and Rental Family. Yes, the guy who once played Tarzan and George of the Jungle makes you feel both the crush and the crunch borne by the Supreme Allied Commander.

The D-Day landing has been depicted in numerous movies—including Saving Private Ryan, The Longest Day and The Big Red One. This one also shows the bullets flying and bodies falling as the Allies come ashore, but that’s not its focus. 

It’s a riveting backstory of weather pros and military honchos, all hunkered down behind the battle lines while orchestrating a pivotal moment that would go down in history one way or another, as a hard-won success or a cataclysmic failure. We see Eisenhower presenting two statements on the eve of the invasion, one to read if it were a success, and the other taking full responsibility if—as Field Marshal Montgomery puts it—the free world ends up overrun by goose-stepping to Hitler’s drumbeat.

In Pressure, that pressure is palpable, the stakes sky-high and the risks nothing less than global. See it and be reminded of a fraught moment in time when the winds of change, and the end of World War II, might have easily gone another way. 

Pressure is rated PG-13 and arrives in theaters on Friday, May 29.

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Beyond the Gates star Robert Christopher Riley has been involved in one of the soap's biggest triangles in Nicole’s love life, but the Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald actor has shared who he hopes to work with more in the future.

Riley was interviewed by M. Skye for TV Source Magazine, where he discussed the similarities of Beyond the Gates production style to the grueling pace of a Tyler Perryproduction, along with Carlton’s complicated love life and so much more.

During the conversation, Riley discussed the types of storylines he would like to see Carlton explore in the future. “I think it should be a head-to-head with something a little bit more serious.”

The actor highlighted how his current storylines all revolve around romance, as his character is one point in the Nicole/Carlton/Kial (Greg Vaughan) triangle, and he would like to see that expanded more in the near future.

His first suggestion? Expanding upon a current confrontational relationship. “Some beef with Joey [Armstrong]. Jon [Lindstrom] is amazing, and he has that booming theater voice, as do I. I don’t know who’d come out alive, but that would be fun to do.”

Of course, Riely added he would love to work with the Dupree matriarch herself, Tamara Tunie. “Although we’re on the same show and I see her in passing, she’s been very complimentary of my work, which I greatly appreciate.”

The actor also added that he would love to work more with Nicole’s sister, Dani Dupree, played by Karla Mosley. “Karla’s just so quick; she’s just so snappy with her responses, and I love that type of energy.”

Regardless, fans will have to stay tuned to see who exactly Riely interacts with in the future and how Carlton navigates life, as his current love triangle appears to be expanding, with Dr. Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) circling the block in Nicole's life, could the triangle be expanding to a quad?

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Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount+.

Viewers can catch up on all of the drama from Fairmount Crest from the beginning of the series on Paramount+ or for free on Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST channel.

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Home kitchens are no longer just functional spaces for throwing together quick meals before moving on with the day. Cooking has become part hobby, part comfort ritual and part lifestyle aesthetic all at the same time. Social media has played a huge role in that shift, with beautifully plated pasta, homemade soups, sizzling sauté pans, and slow-cooked comfort meals dominating feeds daily.

At the same time, shoppers are becoming more intentional about investing in cookware that feels durable, timeless and built for real everyday use. Stainless steel cookware, in particular, has made a huge comeback because it gives kitchens an elevated, chef-inspired feel while still being practical enough for everyday meals.

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That growing interest in professional-inspired cookware is exactly why multi-piece stainless steel sets are trending. Instead of piecing together random pans over time, more people want complete cookware collections that feel cohesive both visually and functionally.

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One set getting serious attention right now is the Tramontina 12-Piece Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Set from Costco. Priced at $189.99, the set delivers the polished, high-end kitchen look people usually associate with much more expensive cookware. It includes an eight-inch sauté pan, a 10-inch sauté pan, a three-quart covered deep sauté pan, a 1.5-quart covered sauce pan, a three-quart covered sauce pan, a five-quart covered Dutch oven, and an eight-quart covered stock pot.

The cookware itself leans heavily into the professional-kitchen aesthetic currently dominating social feeds. The fine-brushed exterior finish, paired with the satin interior, gives the set a clean, refined appearance, while the mirror-polished stainless steel lids and handles make it feel even more premium. It has that substantial, heavy-duty look people gravitate toward because it instantly makes a kitchen feel more elevated.

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Performance and practicality also play a major role in why stainless steel cookware keeps trending. The Tramontina Gourmet Collection is compatible with all cooktops, oven-safe up to 500°F, and dishwasher-safe, making it a perfect fit for modern lifestyles where convenience matters just as much as appearance.

One customer review perfectly captures why shoppers are gravitating toward this cookware set right now: "The thickness of these pieces is beyond what I had expected. I retired a set of le creuset for these and I could not be happier. They are easy to live with easy to clean and appear to be well made. Compared to an all clad pan I have these are a little heavier. I appreciate that the handles are attached with rivets and not spot welds. The lids aren't terribly thick but not so thin as to feel cheap. For the price I don't see how you could do a lot better. Unless they warp or fail in some way these are a tremendous value."

That kind of feedback reflects what shoppers are prioritizing right now. People want cookware that feels dependable, substantial and designed for long-term use instead of temporary trends.

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Naomi Osaka is once again making headlines at Roland Garros — not just for her tennis, but for her fashion.

The four-time Grand Slam champion turned her 2026 French Open entrance into her own personal runway as she arrived in a dramatic long black tennis dress, bringing high fashion to one of tennis’ most traditional tournaments. Never one to miss an opportunity to turn a tunnel walk into a fashion moment, Osaka is known for blending athletic performance with bold personal style in a way few other tennis players do.

Social media viewers called her entrance “Beautiful” and “So refreshing,” while others commented, “Diva!”

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Prior to beginning her warmups, Osaka removed her sparkly black vest and billowing floor-length black chiffon skirt to reveal a gold short pleated tennis dress underneath, all created by Nike.

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Naomi Osaka’s recent Roland Garros appearance comes during an important stretch in her tennis comeback. Osaka, now 28, has spent the past year rebuilding momentum on the WTA Tour after stepping away from the sport and becoming a mother in 2023.

Though her return has included uneven results as she has battled through injuries, the tennis ace’s recent performances have shown glimpses of the aggressive baseline game that once made her one of the world’s top-ranked players.

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Osaka’s ability to spark conversation beyond the tennis court has made her one of the most followed professional athletes in the world. Her fashion partnerships, social activism, business ventures and social media presence have established her as one of the most influential sports stars of her generation. She continues to spark conversations about mental health and remains a pop culture icon outside of sports.

This combination of influence and athletic skill makes moments like her all-black Roland Garros entrance particularly newsworthy. In today’s sports culture, athletes are seen as more than competitors — they are fashion trailblazers and cultural personalities.

Naomi Osaka is no stranger to turning the tennis court into her own personal fashion show, but her recent French Open moment may be her best yet.

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Chelsea Handler is not afraid to name names.

During her appearance on Kristin Cavallari’sLet’s Be Honest podcast on Tuesday, May 26, the comedian opened up about some of her worst celebrity dating experiences—including one particularly awkward encounter with celebrity chef Bobby Flay that apparently ended with Handler getting stuck with the bill.

When Cavallari asked if she had a bad celebrity date story the public didn’t know about, Handler immediately responded, “Yeah, I went on a date with Bobby Flay. That was pretty bad.”

According to Handler, the two had been set up through mutual friends and started “talking on the phone” and “flirting a little bit” before things escalated into what she thought was a thoughtful gesture. While staying at a hotel with friends, Handler said Flay offered to order room service for the group because he “knew the hotel well.” You’d think that would mean he was paying for it, but according to Handler, that wasn't the case.

“But then they brought me the bill, and I’m like, what, what is this guy?” Handler recalled. “And then like somebody was like, ‘Oh yeah, he's really cheap.’”

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Handler then revealed she hates cheap people. “If you're penurious, I'm not interested in you. I'm generous, and I like people to be generous with their money.”

The pair still went on an actual date afterward, though Handler said it became obvious pretty quickly that they weren’t compatible. “It was just not a match,” she explained. “It was messy, messy.”

Flay, for his part, went on to find love with Food Network star Brooke Williamson. The pair have been dating since March 2025, and recently celebrated their one-year anniversary with a trip to Tokyo.

The dating confessions came during a broader conversation about aging, therapy, independence, and why Handler says she’s happiest staying single. At 51, the comedian explained she’s no longer interested in traditional long-term relationships, adding that she prefers “a good sexy affair” over becoming part of a “unit.” And someone who will at least front the bill.

Longtime Hollywood couple Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin are turning heads with their latest photoshoot.

In images taken by Los Angeles photographer Eli Russell Linnetz, the couple posed for a variety of photos, which included them half-dressed — with Rinna strategically sporting a tie around her neck for coverage. The bold shots were shared to Instagram and were complete with a caption explaining how the famed couple "represent a uniquely Californian vision of celebrity."

"Few couples embody the spirit of Los Angeles quite like Lisa and Harry," the post read. "After nearly thirty years of marriage, they represent a uniquely Californian vision of celebrity — where Hollywood, television, fashion, and personal mythology converge."

Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin in 1998.

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The evocative photos, where Rinna and Hamlin coordinated in matching brown ensembles for some of the images, garnered tons of reactions from friends, fans, and even one of their daughters.

"I can’t," the couple's 24-year-old daughter, Amelia Gray Hamlin, commented.

"Beautiful couple," said a fan, while another added that the photos were, "deeply iconic."

However, another fan had an idea for the couple's next project.

"These two have to be on a season of 'White Lotus,'" they suggested. "Have to."

Rinna sported her full look — which included a brown blazer and matching trousers along with the cheeky tie — at Monday night's American Music Awards where she presented the award for "Best Throwback Song."

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While the former soap opera star and "Clash of the Titans" icon have been together for decades, their supportive relationship found its way into the spotlight during Rinna's stint on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Hamlin's appearances typically always showcased their love for each other while continuing to be working actors and raising Amelia as well older daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin.

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Of their decades-long marriage, Rinna told Jesse Tyler Ferguson on his podcast earlier this year that she credits their "mutual respect" for each other as "the key" to their relationship.

"The minute you start to devalue one another, that's when you gotta go to therapy and stop that," she said. "Because it's easy. Resentment builds up, and you could be, like, mad from 20 years ago and not even know it."

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When it comes to thrillers, Jaclyn Goldis knows how to write — and how to write well! The Last Time We Saw Her is the new novel coming out on June 16, 2026, and it will be just as unputdownable as all the rest!

You know Goldis for her The Chateau and The Safari, among other wonderful thrillers. She brings the world to life, with her novels often jetting us to places we’ve never been before, and that’s the case with the latest release.

The Last Time We Saw Her takes us on an adventure ot the “Hawaii of Europe,” Azores. It all starts 10 years earlier, when a group of American campers headed to São Miguel for a heritage trip. That trip would change their lives forever, and not in a positive way. The “It Girl,” Sydney Azulay, went missing during that trip, and everyone believes that she is likely dead.

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10 years later, Sydney’s father decides to host a memorial. Everyone who was close to her will attend, but you know what that means. Old feuds come back to the surface, and accusations tend to be made. When one of them turns up dead, they know that there has to be a murderer among them, and this time they need ot get to the bottom of it all.

There’s also an element of a lost treasure to add to the plot. Is it possible that this is something Sydney was killed for, or did Sydney die at all? That’s likely the biggest question that runs through the entire novel.

Just like with her other novels, Goldis brings Jewish characters to the forefront, while also managing to find the balance between “dark and joyful,” according to Hadassah Magazine.

Booklist has noted the novel as an “enjoyable read by a popular author,” while Publishers Weekly share that this is something for all the Riley Sager fans out there. It’s also great for fans of Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell.

If you're looking for a summer mystery, then you'll need to pick up The Last Time We Saw Her on June 16, 2026.

Happy birthday to Genie Francis! The iconic soap star turns 64 today, and fans are sending their heartfelt wishes to the General Hospital ‘GOAT.’ 

Who Is Genie Francis?

There are soap actresses, and then there’s Genie Francis. Best known for her breakout role as Laura Spencer on the legendary soap opera General Hospital, Francis made history with her fictional two-day wedding to Luke Spencer (played by actor Anthony Geary, who passed away in 2025). The iconic event aired on November 16 and 17, 1981, drawing in an estimated 30 million viewers. 

Of course, General Hospital was not the actress’s first job. Francis, who was born on May 26, 1962, in Englewood, New Jersey, made her acting debut on Aaron Spelling’sABC drama Family at 14. The daughter of Canadian actor Ivor Francis and model Rosemary Daley, Genie looked bound for fame at an early age.

Francis was still a teen when she was cast as Laura on General Hospital. The actress was only 19 when she skyrocketed to fame as part of the dynamic Luke and Laura duo. 

Actors Anthony Geary and Genie Francis, known for their roles on General Hospital as Luke and Laura, sit for an interview on Good Morning America. NYC, NY 1978 (Photo by Joe McNally/Getty Images).

Their story was one of the most enduring and beloved soap-mances on daytime TV. But the couple’s love affair started off on a rocky note. Francis’s character wasn’t initially paired up with Luke when she made her General Hospital debut in 1977 as Laura Webber/Vining. Laura’s first marriage was to Scotty Baldwin (played by actor Kin Shriner). 

Life in Post Charles wasn’t all roses for Laura. In 1979, her storyline made controversy when she fell in love with her rapist—Luke Spencer. After making a 360 and falling in love, the couple’s subsequent life together drew in audiences and captivated the public’s attention in a way that no couple before (and possibly no couple after) had.

Why Did Genie Francis Become So Popular?

The wedding of Luke and Laura was more than just another soap stunt. It was a worldwide phenomenon that drew attention beyond the show’s regular viewers. Not only did fans tune in to watch the iconic couple say their I do’s, but the episodes also featured a legendary guest star. Actress Elizabeth Taylor played the cameo role of Helena Cassidine (the wife of Mikkos Cassidine). 

Buzz for the beloved couple’s nuptials grew to such a frenzy that celebs even sent their well-wishes.Princess Diana famously sent a bottle of champagne to the actors in celebration of the ceremony. 

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ABC recently shared a “Happy Birthday” post from General Hospital’sInstagram account. Fans flocked to it, sending their thoughts and wishes. Along with the typical, “Happy Birthday Genie” comments, one of Francis’s fans gushed, “The soap actress GOAT!” while others wrote, “Classy, talented, beautiful, and so kind!” and, “Unforgettable.” And yes, she is!

The 1977 movie,Saturday Night Fever put disco at the forefront of a coming-of-age story. John Travolta dancing in that white suit is iconic.

But the movie almost didn't originally include his character ditching his dance partner to show off his moves alone. This is why Travolta, 72, fought to change that.

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The teenage Tony Manero blew off steam at night with dancing. There is a scene of him leaving a woman in a green dress to take over the floor as the Bee Gees' "You Should Be Dancing" played. Everyone in the disco watched and cheered him along.

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"The partner dancing is fun and it looks great, and everything," Travolta told Brian Linehan. "But I said, 'You'll never make the audience believe that he can get the attention that he'd be getting like he does in the film or the way he can clear a floor without some sort of history to it.'"

The actor believed it was a "cop out" to not show Tony Manero handling the dance floor on his own. Travolta trained to dance in the film for five months, and producers still questioned including a dance solo.

"I didn't train five months to just do the partner dance," he said. "I could've done that before. I said I want to do what I worked on doing."

The actor's work paid off with him receiving a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role. It was also far from the last time he would dance on screen. The next year Grease was released Pulp Fiction, and Hair Spray were released later.

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Summertime brings with it steamy nights that can make any bedroom feel stuffy — especially if your bedding is still in winter mode. If your bed is still covered in layers of fluffy down or piled high with blankets that don't breathe, it's time to upgrade your bedding to a lighter, airy set for summer. Right now, Amazon has an incredible deal on a breathable, cloud-like three-piece quilt set for as low as $20. 

The Anibedding Reversible Floral Quilt Set is now on sale for just $20, down from the usual $29 price in black or dark brown, each covered with multi-colored blooms that will give your bedroom a whimsical, garden-inspired look. The same botanical print is available in pink, white, blue, yellow, green, and purple at various price points, with several styles on sale starting at $23. It's also available in a king size in most colors with prices starting at $29. 

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With an array of gorgeous, colorful flowers, butterflies, and greenery, this quilt set's printed design looks like something straight out of a fairytale garden. It's absolutely oozing with cottagecore charm and can give your bedroom a cozy, farmhouse feel without having to invest in an expensive comforter.

This bedding set comes with a queen-sized quilt and two standard pillow shams, giving you everything you need for a summer refresh. Just add your favorite lightweight sheets, and your new summer setup will be ready to go. 

Made of high-quality microfiber fabric, shoppers raved about the weightless feel of this coverlet-style quilt, noting that it's the "perfect weight" for hot sleepers. Easy to care for, the set is machine washable on a cold, gentle cycle. To keep the fabric looking and feeling its best, the manufacturer recommends tumble drying the set on low.

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Imagine getting home after a long work week, changing into your most comfortable loungewear, making a soothing drink and cuddling up on the couch with your newest read. Is there any better way to relax? Reading is one of the best pastimes, and doesn't require any particular season or weather to enjoy (although reading while it's raining is simply *chef's kiss* the best). If you're someone who resonates with these sentiments, you're sure to get a kick out of these funny book puns.

Puns are either your cup of tea or your biggest pet peeve, but either way, you can't deny that they can have an impact! Making jokes and laughing with your friends is a great way to pass the time, and doing so with whimsical and witty book puns would be even more enjoyable. Whether you’re an avid reader, a librarian, a writer or simply someone who appreciates the English language, these book-themed play-on-words will speak volumes to your soul.

We've rounded up the best reading puns, writing quips, library laughs and clever wordplay that’ll have you bookmarking your favorites. So go ahead and cozy up, grab your favorite drink and keep reading to find these 75 best book puns that are bound to make you and your book clubsmile. You know you deserve to "treat your shelf!"

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75 Best Book Puns

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1. Why don’t they let accountants into the library? They’re bookkeepers.
2. Why do witches make the best editors? Because they always run spell check.
3. This book on electricity is shocking.
4. That book about mountain climbing had quite the cliff-hanger.
5. What’s a comedian’s favorite book? The Pun Also Rises.
6. What kind of book dates back to the Jurassic period? A thesaurus.
7. I started walking around without any shoes, and it sort of became a Hobbit.
8. Why do bookworms break up? Because they are not on the same page.
9. Take a page out of my book and leaf!
10. Ouch! A. B. Stung
11. Did you hear about the accountant? He got in trouble for cooking the books.
12. It was a big deal when the musicteacher asked the students to read band books.
13. What do you do if your dog starts eating a book? You take the words right out of his mouth!
14. Why did the man stick himself between the pages of a book? He was a book Mark.
15. After watching me read War and Peace, my son asked me, “Dad, why is your book so thick?” I said, “Well, it’s a long story.”

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Book Club Puns

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1. I’m feeling forever Jung.
2. I can be a little bit shelf-ish when it comes to my book collection!
3. You’ve never read Fitzgerald? You Gatsby kidding me!
4. Why are books so afraid of their sequels? Because they always come after them.
5. Sorry, I can’t hang out. My weekend is fully booked.
6. What’s the best book for Halloween? A Midsummer’s Night Scream!
7. What is a bartender's favorite book? It’s Tequila Mockingbird.
8. What makes Walden such a great story? Thoreau editing.
9. You cannot enter a book club on a whim. You need a proper booking for entry.
10. Charlotte Brontë is such a breath of fresh Eyre.
11. My friend told me she doesn’t like Lord of the Rings, but she definitely doesn’t know what she’s Tolkien about.
12. Dystopian novels are so 1984.

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Book Puns for Kids

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1. Why did the kid always sit in his wardrobe when reading a book? Narnia business!
2. Why did the dog run after the book? He was chasing his tale.
3. What is a car’s favorite genre? Auto-biography.
4. I have absolutely no shelf control when it comes to books!
5. Did you hear they were going to make an entire book about Harry Potter’s godfather, but then it got canceled? They thought it would be too Sirius.
6. Hey, you wanna take a shelfie?
7. Why is a math book always unhappy? It has so many problems.
8. I started reading a book about mazes, but I got lost in it.
9. What is a bee’s favorite book? The Great Gats-bee.
10. What do planets like to read? Comet books.
11. Have you read the book on teleportation? It’ll definitely take you somewhere.
12. What do you call a dinosaur that knows a lot of synonyms? A thesaurus.

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Reading Puns

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1. I started reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
2. I’m reading a horror book in Braille. Something bad is going to happen. I can feel it.
3. I’ve spent all day reading—it was bound to happen.
4. I'm reading a book about black holes; it really draws you in!
5. All the comic books I bought from the store are missing the last page. I have to draw my own conclusions.
6. I got my friend to read Jane Austen. She just needed a little Persuasion.
7. A good book really hits the plot.
8. How do you track a book? You follow the footnotes.
9. What do you get when you cross Neil Gaiman with A.A. Milne? Tigger Warning.
10. Reading is a novel idea.
11. Did you hear John Green got lost in Canada? Yeah, he was Looking for Alaska.
12. I read a book about Teflon, but it contained no frictional characters.

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Library Jokes

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1. I wanted to visit the local library, but it was overbooked.
2. Librarians know everything—they’re so resourceful.
3. Why was the encyclopedia removed from the library? He couldn’t control his volume.
4. No matter what, you have to stay true to your-shelf.
5. Why was the library so tall? Because it had a lot of stories!
6. If you're trying to be healthier, libraries are good for circulation.
7. Are you sure you want to borrow all those books? You don’t want to overdue it.
8. Treat yo’ shelf!
9. I haven’t been to the library in a while. How Dewey find the books?
10. I can tell you like me. You keep checking me out.
11. Dewey go together? I think so!
12. Why did the detective go to the library? He wanted to check out a mystery.

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Writing Puns

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1. The teacher said, “Name two pronouns.” I answered, “Who, me?”
2. You’ve got the write stuff!
3. Why are writers always cold? Because they’re surrounded by so many drafts.
4. Do you comma here often?
5. Becoming an author is a write of passage.
6. Can we all agree to leave writing poetry to the prose?
7. Why did Shakespeare always write with a pen? Because pencils made him ask, “2B or not 2B?”
8. Keep going, you’re on the write track!
9. Writing about time travel takes so much creativity—you have to think outside the clocks.
10. Metaphors be with you. (Fans of Star Wars, this one's for you!)
11. Past, present and future walked into a bar. It was tense.
12. What is the spookiest kind of author? A ghostwriter.

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Amanda Batula and West Wilson were spotted leaving the country ahead of the explosive "Summer House" reunion, which will be airing on Bravo this week.

TMZ reports that the couple was spotted at the airport heading to Italy, with sources close to the couple confirming to the outlet that Batula is Wilson's "plus-1 to his cousin's wedding abroad."

Batula and Wilson's romance shocked fans everywhere, as Wilson previously dated Batula's best friend Ciara Miller. He is also close with Batula's estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, who also stars on the hit Bravo show. The couple confirmed things on March 31, posting joint statements on Instagram where they expressed that they have "shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows.

"And what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected," the statement continued. "Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

Ahead of the reunion, audio was leaked in which Miller can be heard talking to Batula and Wilson, in which she calls her former best friend a "snake." In a teaser shared by the network, Miller also claimed that Wilson only got with Batula to "spite her."

“He wants to embarrass me," she added. "He wants to get his last little word. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to spite me.”

And recently, Miller told Peoplethat she is not interested in reconciliation with Batula following this betrayal.

“Yeah, for sure," she responded when asked about whether the friends are officially "dunzo."

“I couldn’t do this to my worst enemy,” she added. “The reunion was quite the day, but we’re on to bigger and better and, you know, we can say goodbye to certain things.

Part 1 of the “Summer House” reunion airs on Tuesday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

 “I’m ready to face the chaos and clear everything up," Batula says in a clip posted by Bravo.

Pam Grier, hailed as "cinema's first female action star" by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, is celebrating another year around the sun today, May 26, 2026, as she turns 77 years old. The iconic actress is widely regarded as a trailblazer in the film industry, knocking down barriers as a Black woman who saw massive success in the action genre.

"One of the most iconic figures in American cinema and pop culture over the past 50 years," according to the Wexner Center of the Arts, "combined an ass-kicking physical presence with subversive sex appeal, setting her apart from other women actors of her generation."

A Winston-Salem, North Carolina native, she moved to Los Angeles and began working as a receptionist for American International Pictures before being discovered by director Jack Hill and beginning her career on-screen. Shortly after the move, Grier was cast in a series of smaller films, including The Big Bird Cage (1972), but her standout performances in blaxploitationfilms Coffy (1973) and Foxy Brown (1974) served as her breakthrough roles.

Throughout the 1970s, Grier continued building her reputation with films such as Sheba, Baby, Friday Foster, Bucktown, and Black Mama White Mama. Her performances combined toughness, charisma, glamour, and emotional depth, helping establish a blueprint later followed by generations of female action stars.

American actress Pam Grier as the titular character on the poster for the blaxploitation film 'Foxy Brown', 1974. The original music score and songs were performed by Willie Hutch. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images)

Decades later, Tarantino cast her in a lead role written specifically for her, 1997's Jackie Brown, reigniting her career and earning Grier Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. The hit was an adaptation of the 1992 crime novel by Elmore Leonard, Rum Punch.

"It was one of those things that I knew a good idea when I saw it. I thought Pam is perfect for the role. She is the exact right age. She looks younger, and she looks like she can handle anything. By doing that, it turned it into a Pam Grier movie. Nothing wrong with that. That sounds good; another Pam Grier movie I would like to see. Then it became very easy. The fact that she is black ended up giving the piece even more depth; not in a cheesy way or a cheap way," the director told The Guardian at the time of casting Grier. "Pam is such an icon. To one degree or another, it is like casting John Wayne in a movie."

In the 2000s and 2010s, Grier remained a prominent screen presence through films and television series such as The L Word, Ghosts of Mars, Law & Order: SVU, Bless This Mess, and numerous independent films. Beyond acting, she published her memoir Foxy: My Life in Three Acts, detailing both her groundbreaking career and personal struggles, including surviving stage-four cervical cancer after being diagnosed in 1988.

Today, the legendary actress' influence extends far beyond her early beginnings in blaxploitation films. Her groundbreaking portrayals of strong Black women reshaped action cinema and helped open doors for future actresses across Hollywood.

Happy 77th birthday, Pam Grier!

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Spotify is adding another element to its arsenal: Articles. The new feature added on May 26, 2026, offers a way to listen to long-form magazine articles. The aim is to bring more listeners to podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

Articles, which is the name of the new addition, offers narrated articles from a variety of publishers. So far the likes of Vanity Fair, Variety, Vogue, and The Atlantic have joined in, with a curated collection of stories. Each narrated Article comes in at less than two hours in length.

Premium users will be able to listen to the Articles through their current subscription. However, if you already listen to audiobooks, there is a slight problem. The Articles limit is included in the audiobook limit, which can differ for individuals. Another downside is that if you’re part of a Family or Duo Plan, only the Plan Manager gets access to the allowance, so that will mean the Articles isn’t included. If you don’t have a premium subscription or any allowance due to the type of plan you’re on, you can purchase Articles for $1.99.

The aim of this is simple: to help get more people involved in listening to audiobooks. With only up to two hours of listening, it’s easier to focus on topics that people love, and this can help encourage everyone to listen to more. As people create healthier listening habits, they can then add one of the audiobooks to their list.

After all, the idea of listening to a 30-hour audiobook can be daunting. Even an eight-hour audiobook can be a little too much for some people, so many need a gateway to explore longer-form listening, and Spotify believes that this is the way to do it.

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the audiobooks section of Spotify was launched. Since then, the top 20 most popular books have been revealed, and it’s clear that romantasy and dark romance lead the way for listeners. Since then, Page Match, Recaps, and Follow Along have all been added features, and Spotify has noticed that the number of listening hours has grown 60% over the years.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt‘s son, Knox, just debuted a dramatic hair dye transformation.

Knox, 17, was spotted by TMZ leaving Muay Thai class in L.A. on Memorial Day sporting a very different hair color than the one he had just last week while attending the college graduation of his older sister, Zahara. While he wore a faint mustache and platinum frosted tips to celebrate his older sister's graduation from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, Knox has since gone bright orange. Strolling down the street with his bright, new hair, Knox looked very different with his bright orange locks.

Check out the photos of Knox on TMZ.

Back in 2024, Knox sported his natural dirty blonde hair for a night out with his mother.

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Angelina Jolie Will Leave the United States When Knox Turns 18

Back in 2024, Jolie shared with The Hollywood Reporter that when her kids are of age, she intends to high-tail it out of the United States and start a new life abroad. Knox and his twin sister, Vivienne, will turn 18 in July 2026, which will allow her to spread her wings wherever she chooses, according to her

“I am here because I have to be here from a divorce, but as soon as they’re 18, I’ll be able to leave. When you have a big family, you want them to have privacy, peace, safety. I have a house now to raise my children, but sometimes this place can be…that humanity that I found across the world is not what I grew up with here. [After Los Angeles,] I’ll spend a lot of time in Cambodia. I’ll spend time visiting my family members wherever they may be in the world,” Jolie shared.

Her home is already on the market for just under $30 million.

Zahara Shared a Touching Speech Before Graduation

Zahara took the stage at a mother-daughter brunch for the Pearls of Purpose Foundation on Sunday, April 26, in Atlanta, where she was featured as the special guest. In her speech, the new college grad opened up about her relationship with her mother, as Jolie stood beside her.

“When asked to speak with you all today on the value of mother-daughter relationships, it felt challenging to find the words,” Zahara began, according to a video on Instagram. “Not challenging because I don’t value it, but because my mom and I have a unique, almost kindred, relationship that can be hard to put into words.”

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Foreigner is officially bringing original lead singer Lou Gramm back into the fold as part of the band’s massive 50th anniversary celebration.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group has now opened pre-orders for its upcoming live album In the Eye of the Storm, due out July 24 via Green Hill/Sun Label Group. The project serves as the official soundtrack to the band’s upcoming 50th anniversary concert film, filmed at Ellis Island and Brooklyn’s DUMBO House.

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The rollout also includes newly released music featuring Gramm alongside longtime Foreigner frontman Kelly Hansen and current lead vocalist Luis Maldonado, bringing together three generations of the band’s frontmen for the first time.

Among the featured tracks is a newly recorded live version of “Feels Like the First Time,” which debuted alongside footage from the anniversary concert film earlier this spring.

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The historic Ellis Island performance nearly never happened.

According to the announcement, severe rain, thunder and lightning swept across New York Harbor as the band prepared to perform, threatening to cancel the production entirely. Instead, Foreigner pushed ahead with what organizers later described as one of the most electrifying performances of the band’s 50-year career.

The anniversary project will also include a theatrical concert film produced by Vertigo Live Productions, scheduled for worldwide release later this summer.

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Fans will additionally have an opportunity to purchase signed vinyl and CD editions through a special TalkShopLive livestream event featuring Gramm and bassist Jeff Pilson and on July 8.

Foreigner originally formed in 1976 and went on to become one of classic rock’s defining arena acts with hits including “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.”

The band has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide and remains one of the most commercially successful rock groups of its era.

Nearly 50 years after the band first emerged, Foreigner is now turning its anniversary celebration into a full-scale reunion between multiple generations of the group’s history.

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Simply Psychology defines introverted individuals as those who "tend to be quiet, reserved, and prefer solitary activities." While extroverts thrive in social settings and enjoy spending time with loved ones, introverts recharge by spending time alone and reflecting, often without expecting to interact with others. Although introverts can have fulfilling relationships, there are four birth months that are more likely to produce introverts. According to expert astrologers, these individuals possess a soulful depth that is best understood by themselves rather than by others.

Which Birth Months Are Most Likely to Be Introverted?

Check for your birth month below.

February — The Introvert Who Lives Mostly in Their Own Mind

Navigating life with a rich inner world, those born in February are wise beyond their years. From early childhood, even adults can sense the old-soul wisdom that lies behind their gentle eye contact. As humanitarian spirits who wish to bring greater healing to humanity, they can be sensitive to the grief, anger, or hurt feelings of those they encounter.

Alone time allows them not only to recenter in their own truth but also to daydream, create, and bring higher ideals down to earth. These introverted souls aren't here to bend to the mold. Rather, they are meant to shake up the status quo by carefully aligning with their innermost vision, bringing what some call fantasy into reality.

July — The Introvert Who Stays Home and Doesn't Feel Bad About It

July-borns are private, often retreating into their shell. Either a nostalgic Cancer or a bold Leo, this birth month reaches for emotional nurturance and safety. Therefore, they're often found at home. And why not?

They prefer a close-knit family or communal connections over a bustling social life with random encounters. People born in July seek alignment with their innermost intuition, preferring the quiet strength of their inner knowing over external validation. The hum of their soul brings them back into resonance with their true calling and alignment, making time in solitude deeply introspective and valuable.

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September — The Introvert Who Observes Everything and Says Very Little

When you have a friend who values quality over quantity and invites you into their personal world, it certainly makes you feel special. An introverted September-born person is selective about whom they share their energy with. Whether they are a detail-oriented Virgo or a diplomatic Libra, they possess excellent conversational skills and can engage with many people.

However, despite their ability to engage in intellectual conversations, they genuinely prefer quiet time, either to themselves or with a few trusted loved ones. Analytical and highly observant, they notice things that many others miss. As a result, they are more mindful about their choice of inner circle than most. Coming from a place of grounded self-fulfillment, they do not seek out relationships to complete them but rather look for connections that add value to their lives.

November — The Introvert Who Only Opens Up to a Chosen Few

November-borns are often the most private among all birth months. They tend to be selective about who gets to see their true selves. Whether they are mysterious Scorpios or philosophical Sagittarians, these individuals are marked by a lack of superficiality. When they care, they invest their whole hearts in relationships, and small talk is not their style. Instead, they prefer engaging in conversations that feel transformative or aspirational. In solitude, they can quickly connect the dots between their conscious and unconscious minds, uncovering profound insights and a deeper sense of purpose. They often inspire change in others. While some may feel intimidated by their depth, November-born individuals do not mind. They are comfortable with who they are, flaws and all, and would rather spend time alone than force connections with others.

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