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You can have solar string lights draped perfectly across the deck. You can fill the patio with flickering citronella candles, breezy wind chimes, and lounge furniture that looks straight out of a catalog. Your garden beds can be thriving, your ceramic planters can be arranged just right, and your outdoor setup can practically beg to be photographed. But no matter how polished the backyard looks, there’s one thing that actually turns it into the place everyone wants to gather: A grill.

People naturally end up wherever there’s tasty food, and Amazon’s deal on the Kendane Barrel Charcoal Grill makes it more affordable to become that house this summer. Originally priced at $160, the grill is now marked down 52% to just $77, giving your patio, deck, or backyard the one upgrade that is sure to get used every single weekend from now until it's too cold to cook outside.

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The barrel-shaped grill offers 500 square inches of cooking space, giving you enough room to handle up to 12 burgers at once—  ideal for backyard barbecues, cookouts, or large gatherings. It features porcelain-enameled steel wire grates designed for even heat distribution, along with a chrome-plated warming rack that keeps finished food hot while you finish grilling in batches. The enamel-coated grates and warming rack are built to withstand high temperatures while also making cleanup more manageable after a full cookout.

Designed with control and convenience in mind, the grill includes a lid-mounted thermometer gauge for real-time temperature monitoring so you can better manage everything from quick sears to low-and-slow cooking. A four-level height-adjustable charcoal pan allows for more precise heat control and can hold up to 6.6 pounds of charcoal, while an adjustable chimney system improves airflow for easier temperature regulation. 

For added functionality, the grill is equipped with two sturdy wheels and a side handle for simple mobility, plus a large side prep table for seasoning, plating, or organizing ingredients. A bottom storage shelf provides extra space for charcoal, tools, and grilling accessories, keeping everything within reach while you cook.

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Pit masters and backyard barbecue beginners alike praised this “sturdy” and “easy to assemble” grill in the reviews section. One shopper called the barbecue “substantial and surprisingly heavy,” sharing that “quality” parts came “labeled and separated,” and that it’s “just the right size.”

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At 52% off, the Kendane Barrel Charcoal Grill at Amazon is a backyard purchase that pulls everything else together. Fire it up and make this the summer everyone remembers for the food!

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In 1970, a raw and deeply human country song climbed to the top of the charts while narrowly avoiding controversy on national television.

"Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," was written and originally recorded by Kris Kristofferson, but later became a massive hit after being covered by Johnny Cash. The song has since earned recognition as one of the greatest songs of all time according to Rolling Stone, celebrated for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling.

Kristofferson's track paints a painfully realistic portrait of loneliness, regret and emotional exhaustion, following a narrator struggling through a hungover Sunday morning. His masterful songwriting stood out for its literary detail and vulnerability, helping redefine what country music lyrics could sound like in the 1970s.

When Johnny Cash recorded the song, it quickly resonated with audiences and became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. But one lyric nearly prevented the song from being performed as written on television.

Ahead of Cash's performance on The Johnny Cash Show, network executives reportedly objected to the line referencing someone "wishing, Lord, that I was stoned." Producers wanted the lyric changed to avoid references to drugs on national television.

"There was a bunch of [producers] standing around and they suggested 'wishing, Lord, that I was home.' And I said, 'That's not the same thing,' you know, and John never said a word. He just stood there looking at us, so I didn't know what he was going to do," recalled Kristofferson in a 2007 interview.

"I would have gone with whatever he wanted to do, but in the show, I was in the balcony up there, and he got to that line and looked up and he said, 'wishing, Lord, that I was stoned,' and I just loved him for that. He saved the song. It would not have been the same thing."

That decision became one of the song's most famous moments and reinforced Cash's reputation for authenticity and artistic independence.

The controversy only added to the song's legacy, highlighting how groundbreaking its realism felt at the time. Rather than romanticizing hardship, "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" presented emotional pain in an unfiltered and deeply relatable way.

Over the decades, the track has remained a cornerstone of country songwriting, influencing generations of artists with its honesty and narrative depth.

Today, it stands not only as one of Johnny Cash's signature hits, but as a timeless classic that helped push country music into more emotionally daring territory.

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Unexpected stars Bella Vaughn and Hunter Johnson are engaged.

Bella announced the news Wednesday, May 6, sharing a slideshow on TikTok featuring her new engagement ring. The ring appeared in place of the promise ring she previously wore.

“Now the best thing about my left hand... is a ring on it from the right man,” the text on the slideshow read, which notably is the lyrics to the song playing in the background—“My Left Hand” by Meghan Patrick.

The announcement quickly gained attention online due to the couple’s ages, with Bella restricting comments on the post. Bella is currently 16 years old, while Hunter is 14. The pair is currently featured on the newest season of TLC’s Unexpected, which follows teen pregnancies and parenthood.

Viewers have watched Bella and Hunter navigate life as young parents after welcoming their son, Wes, controversy and all. According to the show’s timeline, Hunter was only 12 years old when Bella became pregnant. Bella later gave birth at age 15 during Season 7, which is currently airing.

The engagement news arrives shortly after the couple became one of the most talked-about storylines of the season, following a viral preview clip from an upcoming episode.

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In the scene, Bella told her mother, Falen Vaughn, that she and Hunter waited four days after the birth of their son before having sex again. Bella also shared that the pair were using condoms as birth control.

The clip quickly circulated across social media, prompting strong reactions from viewers online, with many urging TLC to cancel the show.

“4 days? Sadly? Literally cancel the show,” one person commented, while another wrote, “I would ball my eyes out to hear this from my daughter.”And Falen recently made her own headlines following her recent arrest in Arkansas. According to reports from TMZ, Falen was taken into custody on April 20 on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and disrupting governmental operations. Her attorney later told the outlet that Falen denies any wrongdoing and plans to plead not guilty. He also stated that she was attempting to help Bella and her grandson during the incident.

Will Patton is heading back to the frontier.

The veteran character actor, who played Garrett Randall on Yellowstone, has joined MGM+’s upcoming TV adaptation of The Magnificent Seven, according to a new report from Deadline.

Patton will star opposite Matt Dillon in the series, which is being developed by Heroes creator Tim Kring. Dillon will play legendary gunslinger Chris Adams, the role famously portrayed by Yul Brynner in the original 1960 film.

Patton, meanwhile, will play a new character created for the series: a ruthless land baron named Cyrus T. Clemons.

According to the report, the character is “confident, swaggering and convinced of his own destiny” as he attempts to force a peaceful group of Quakers off their land in the 1880s American frontier.

The full description reads:

Before the Civil War, he was a humble musicteacher. But after surviving the horrific battle of the Bloody Angle, he came out the other side realizing the world is made up of winners and losers, and he was bound and determined to come out on top, no matter the cost. He eventually meets his wife Beatrice and they cross the country. The town of Clemons is meant to be his crowning glory, but to achieve that, he needs the land owned by a peaceful, yet resolute group of Quakers. When they refuse to sell their land to Clemons, and hire the Magnificent Seven to fight back, Clemons is forced to use his private army to drive them from their land. But the further his plans unravel, the more desperate Clemons becomes.

The role marks another major Western project for Patton, who recently appeared in Horizon: An American Saga and was part of a key arc on Yellowstone as the biological father of Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley).

The role marked one of Patton’s most memorable turns. He played Randall, a deeply troubled ex-con whose reappearance unraveled years of buried family secrets. Garrett eventually became one of the show’s most dangerous figures, orchestrating attacks against the Dutton family while manipulating Jamie in a bitter power struggle against John Dutton (Kevin Costner). His tense and ultimately tragic storyline became one of the drama’s darkest arcs.

Long before his recent resurgence in Western dramas, Patton built a decades-long résumé across both television and film. Soap opera fans may remember him from more than 200 episodes of the daytime drama Search for Tomorrow in the 1980s.

He later appeared in blockbuster films including Desperately Seeking Susan opposite Rosanna Arquette, Armageddon alongside Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck, Entrapment with Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Gone in 60 Seconds starring Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie.

Patton also starred in Remember the Titans with Denzel Washington and The Mothman Prophecies starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney.

On television, Patton had major roles on The Agency with Beau Bridges, as well as the sci-fi drama Falling Skies opposite Noah Wyle.

MGM+’s new The Magnificent Seven series does not yet have a premiere date.

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If you find it difficult to relax and unwind with your home’s harsh overhead lighting beating down on you, it may be a good idea to invest in a lamp. It’ll fill your space with a softer glow, transforming your room into a cozy retreat that you’ll want to spend all your downtime in. If that sounds like something you need ASAP, this Dewenwils Farmhouse Floor Lamp at Walmart is a fantastic option. Plus, it comes with a built-in end table to give you some extra storage space!

Right now is the best time to snag this floor lamp because it’s currently on sale for a whopping 50% off! Normally retailing for $120, this lamp is now marked down to just $60. This is a deal you won’t want to miss, considering that you’re essentially getting two products in one. 

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Fixed with a beige linen lampshade, the lamp emits a soft light rather than harsh beams, designed to minimize the glare on your eyes. Reviewers noted that it provides just the right amount of light. It’s a great alternative to your overhead light, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere whether you’re reading, watching a movie, or just lounging around. The lamp is compatible with a standard medium E26 light bulb, which isn’t included. However, Walmart has plenty of affordable lightbulbs available!

The lamphead is adjustable, so you can direct the light wherever it’s needed. You can tilt it sideways up to 270 degrees and angle it upwards up to 120 degrees. This lamp is powered by a standard 8.2-foot power cord, providing enough length to reach an outlet without requiring an extension cord. The cord is also equipped with a floor switch so you can easily turn the lamp on and off with your feet without having to bend down. 

For added convenience, this floor lamp boasts a two-tier end table. Each tier has a 13.2-inch diameter, offering plenty of storage space. You can use the top tier to set down drinks or display decor pieces, and use the bottom tier to store and organize those small items that currently don’t have a proper home. 

Oozing with farmhouse charm, this lamp will make your space feel cozy and inviting. The round tabletops feature an exposed wood grain finish, which gives the piece a rustic touch. Made of linen, which is a key element of the farmhouse aesthetic, the lampshade has a natural feel. 

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The frame is made of metal, and shoppers mentioned that it feels very sturdy. As a bonus, several customers raved about how easy it is to assemble. Some even said that it took them just 15 minutes to put everything together. 

This floor lamp is ideal for small and large spaces alike. Measuring 62 inches tall with an end table that builds up, it takes advantage of vertical space. It offers additional storage without taking up much floor space.

One shopper attested to the space-saving design, noting that it’s “great for small spaces.” In agreement, another reviewer called this lamp a “very functional space saver.” They also said that the table is "beautiful" and “makes the lamp look way more expensive than it is.” 

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Practical, functional, and stylish, the Dewenwils Farmhouse Floor Lamp can do it all. Don’t hesitate to head to Walmart and snag it while it’s still on sale for just $60! 

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The celebrity tell-all used to be a glossy process from beginning to end: a ghostwriter would scrub the scandals until they gleamed, the star would pose for a soft-focus cover, and we’d all pretend they wrote it between takes on a movie set. But the data coming out of Goodreads this year proves that the era of the sparkly celebrity memoir is over. Readers want more than star power. They want the whole story.

The news from Goodreads over the last twelve months shows that the genre has shifted. The books topping the charts come from more than the biggest names on a marquee; they are the ones getting high marks for being open.

Jeff Hiller’s Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success holds the top spot with a 4.47 rating. It is a raw look at the two decades he spent working before anyone knew his name. Before the red carpets, there was the reality of a working actor in New York.

The ratings reveal a trend toward authors who skip the PR-approved version of their lives.

• Jeff Hiller, Actress of a Certain Age (4.47)
• Tina Knowles, Matriarch (4.45)
• Lena Dunham, Famesick (4.41)
• David Archuleta, Devout (4.40)
• Cameron Crowe, The Uncool (4.38)

Knowles’ Matriarch pulled a 4.45, focusing on the family dynamics behind one of the most famous musical dynasties in history. Right behind it is Dunham’s Famesick at 4.41, which tracks the often strange experience of being a public figure in the age of the internet.

Some of the highest-rated books from the last year come from niche audiences. Archuleta’s Devout (4.40) walks through his exit from the Mormon church. It’s a story that found an appreciative audience on Goodreads.

Similarly, So Gay for You by Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey (4.37) acts as a retrospective on their time on The L Word and the friendship that followed. It isn't a broad book about Hollywood, but for the fans who read it, the rating is nearly perfect.

The list continues with names that span from rock journalism to sitcom royalty:

• Tim Curry, Vagabond (4.34): The career of a cult icon who has seen every side of the industry.
• Zarna Garg,This American Woman (4.33): A memoir from the comedian about moving to America and starting a career later in life.
• Christina Applegate, You with the Sad Eyes (4.27): A heavy, honest account of her recent health battles and life in the spotlight.
• Alyson Stoner, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything (4.19): A former child star's take on growing up in front of a camera.

These ratings measure more than fame. If they did, the biggest stars in the world would be at the top of the list. Instead, the books that are sticking with readers are the ones where the person behind the name actually shows up on the page.

This novel has connected readers for generations. Today it celebrates an important anniversary.

On May 7, 1951, The Town by ConradRichter received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

The bestseller was published in 1950 as the third in a trilogy. The previous books in the set were The Trees and The Fields. The trio was released in a single volume known as The Awakening Land in 1966.

The books have become American classics. According to the Chicago Review Press, after the trilogy Richter earned “immense acclaim, ranking him with the greatest of American mid-century novelists.”

The series follows SaywardLuckett and her family during the late 18th to mid-19th century in the Ohio River valley. In The Town, Luckett navigated the transition from settlement to a town. She battles the loss of pioneer values and the difficulties of modernization as she transitions from a log cabin to a brick house.

Richter is known for his descriptive and precise writing style. 

“He labored for clarity and order and for power through simplicity,” DavidMcCullough wrote in The Brave Companions: Portraits in History Book. “I don’t think anyone ever worked harder to make it all seem so effortless, as if the story were being told in the only way it could be told, easy, natural, not a word more or less.”

The three books were adapted into the 1978 television show The Awakening Land. It starred ElizabethMontgomery as Sayward Luckett Wheeler alongside cast members HalHolbrook, JaneSeymour, and William H. Macy. The one-season show received six Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Richter was born in Pennsylvania and moved around different mining towns. He was surrounded by many descendants of early pioneers. The author was very interested in their stories, which influenced his later work.

Apart from firsthand experiences, his novels required lots of research.

“He was never happier, I once heard him say, than when he was working in a good library, with a table spread with old books and rare old maps and personal journals,” McCullough wrote. “His search was for the ‘endless small authenticities, without which life would not be life.’”

Some of Richter’s best-known novels include The Sea of Grass (1936), The Light in the Forest (1953), and The Waters of Kronos (1960).

When we think about quintessential love songs, the Arctic Monkeys' discography may not be the first thing that comes to mind — but according to Spotify, one track by the English rock band is the streamer's most popular song on "love" playlists.

New Spotify listenership data reveals that the Arctic Monkeys' 2013 hit "I Wanna Be Yours" is the most-added song to playlists about love, earning it the title of the top "love" song of all time. It has been added to a whopping 2.7 million "love" playlists, which is more than any other track in the history of the music streaming platform.

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"I Wanna Be Yours" was never released as a single, and it never experienced a major surge on the music charts, but it still wound up being a go-to track for Spotify listeners' love playlists. The song was released as part of the Arctic Monkeys' fifth studio album, AM, in 2013, which spent two weeks at the top of both Billboard's Top Alternative Albums chart and the Official U.K. Albums chart.

The same album also produced some of the UK-based band's biggest hits, like "Do I Wanna Know?" which is ranked at No. 18 on Billboard's Greatest Alternative Tracks of All Time chart. It also spent 20 weeks on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 70 in 2014.

The impressive stats for the Arctic Monkeys' "I Wanna Be Yours" was revealed as part of one of Spotify's recent data drops in honor of its 20-year anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, the platform has unveiled lists of its most-streamed songs, artists, albums and even audiobooks, of all time

In addition to the top "love" song of all time, Spotify also announced the top "breakup" song of all time, which is Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 deep cut, "traitor."

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After a week-long road trip, Freddie Freeman went straight home to cuddle his newborn daughter, London. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar had just concluded a six-game road trip through St. Louis and Houston. Freddie and Chelsea Freeman’s baby girl was born via surrogate on April 21, 2026, leaving the three-time World Series champion little time to bond with his newest addition.

In a heartwarming video shared Friday, the father of four can be seen reuniting with little London. The emotional clip, shared by Chelsea, quickly went viral, with fans celebrating the family’s “beautiful” reunion.

Daddy’s girl

In the now-viral social media video, the Dodgers first baseman can be seen gazing into his daughter’s eyes and planting affectionate dad kisses on the little girl’s rosy cheeks. Viewers called London “a beauty” and “a blessing,” while commenting on the family’s “special moment.”

Dodgers fans quickly embraced Freddie, Chelsea, and the couple’s three sons — Charlie, Brandon, and Max — after Freddie joined the team in March 2022. But the addition of the couple’s first daughter has especially delighted baseball fans, many of whom see the Freeman family as an extension of their own.

Freddie Freeman may be one of professional sports’ most recognizable faces, but interest in the families of star athletes has never been stronger. Athletes’ spouses, children, parents, and even coaches are increasingly embraced as part of the team experience by fans.

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Wives and husbands of athletes often become social media sensations in their own right, with many sports spouses turning their visibility into influential careers. Spouses like Chelsea Freeman often serve as ambassadors for their teams and fan communities.

Athletes’ children are embraced as well. A new baby born to a favorite player like Freddie Freeman can become a source of joy for fans who may have followed the athlete since college or the early years of a professional career. Similar to the public fascination surrounding celebrity or royal babies, sports fans enjoy celebrating life milestones alongside their favorite athletes.

Freeman is not the only Dodgers player to welcome a newborn this season. Kiké Hernández and his wife, Mariana Vicente, welcomed a son named Santiago in February, their second child together. Mookie Betts and his wife, Brianna, welcomed daughter Khari in April, their third child together. Kyle and Samantha Tucker also welcomed their first child together this spring, a son. Meanwhile, Max Muncy and his wife, Kellie, welcomed daughter Macie Grace in January, their third child together.

All those newborns have not derailed the Dodgers’ season. The team currently sits atop the National League West standings. Clearly, all those sleepless nights are not keeping the Dodgers from winning.

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If you want to revamp your bedroom for spring, Target has the prettiest lightweight option now on sale for nearly 60% off. The Bedsure Bed in a Bag Set features an elegant diamond pintuck pattern that will elevate any bedroom, and comes in 31 colors that easily complements a wide variety of decor, from farmhouse to modern. 

Originally priced at $96, the queen-sized set is currently marked down to as low as $40 in select colors. You can also shop it in twin, twin XL, full, king, and California king options, ranging from $37 to $70. All sizes come with everything you need to fully refresh your sleep space, including a comforter, two pillowcases, two pillow shams, one fitted sheet, and one flat sheet. 

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Featuring a stunning pleat print design with a geometric diamond pattern, this bedding set has a sophisticated look that makes any space feel like a five-star hotel. Made with Oeko-Tex certified fabric, the comforter is constructed of ultra-soft brushed microfiber and filled with a lightweight down alternative that's warm yet breathable, keeping you cozy without feeling overly heavy on hot summer nights.    

All seven pieces are also super easy to care for. Simply machine wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle, and tumble dry it on low heat to keep it looking like new. The fabric is fade-resistant and shrink-resistant, so you don't have to worry about pilling, color transfer, or seam-splitting even after multiple washes.    

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The Bedsure set has earned high praise from Target shoppers, who can't get enough of its "buttery smooth" fabric. One reviewer said it's "light, airy, and pretty," making it perfect for spring and summer. Another took note of the high-end look, writing it "feels like hotel luxury."

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With its gorgeous diamond pintuck pattern, breathable feel, and dozens of color options to choose from, this seven-piece comforter set is a stunning bedroom upgrade for the season. Grab one while it's still on sale for up to 58% off at Target. 

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Fifty-two years ago, soft rocker Helen Reddy topped the Billboard Hot 100 with her classic hit, "Angie Baby." Despite the significant success that Reddy experienced with the song, it wasn't initially written for her.

Released in October 1974 as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Free and Easy, "Angie Baby" became a massive hit. Upon release, the track climbed up the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 1 for one week in late December. The song additionally topped the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and reached the No. 5 spot on the U.K. Singles Chart.

Echoes/Redferns

Aside from chart dominance, the song achieved undeniable commercial recognition. In January 1975, it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies in the U.S. alone. In total, the chart-topping single sold approximately 2 million copies worldwide, attesting to its ability to reach wide-ranging audiences.

Written by Alan O'Day, "Angie Baby" was actually meant for '70s pop-rock icon Cher. O'Day and Cher had a prior working relationship, collaborating on her single "Train of Thought," which was featured on her 11th studio album, Dark Lady, and peaked at No. 27 on the Hot 100. After Cher turned the song down, Reddy snatched it up, taking the track to No. 1.

The song took O'Day three months to write and was conjured up after he was inspired by the character in the Beatles' song "Lady Madonna." "Angie Baby" tells the story of an unraveled girl with magical powers who lures a neighborhood boy into her radio to make him disappear. The cryptic and somewhat creepy lyricism overlaid on an upbeat tune made for a unique and memorable entry into the charts.

Over five decades after its release, "Angie Baby" continues to entrance listeners with its creative storytelling and classic soft-rock elements. In the streaming era, Reddy's single is still making waves, with its streaming numbers totaling over 8.6 million on Spotify.

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The genre of rock music isn't necessarily known for having tear-jerking tunes. However, there are still quite a few rock songs that are extremely tragic.

In April 2026, Far Out magazine showcased this by releasing a list of the "10 most depressing rock songs ever." The ranking featured sad songs such as 1975's "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin's 1979 classic, "All My Love," Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird, released in 1977, and "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton, released in 1992.

The publication rankedJohnny Cash's 2002 "Hurt" as the "most depressing rock song" of all time. Far Out reported that Cash's Nine Inch Nails cover is especially painful, as it seems that the famed country singer, who died in 2003 at 71, had a deeply personal connection to the song and was lamenting his past behavior by reciting the lyrics.

"Hurt" is the second track off of Cash's last album, 2002's American IV: The Man Comes Around. In a 2025 interview with Rick Beato,Rick Rubin, who co-produced the record with Cash, shared that he had recommended that the "I Walk the Line" singer record "Hurt." Rubin explained that he chose "Hurt" "because of the lyrics," which Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor penned.

"If you listen to the words, if you forget the music, if you forget what Nine Inch Nails sounds like, and you just read it like a poem, and you imagine a 70-year-old man reading these lyrics, it'll be profound. It is profound," said the record producer.

Rubin also noted that Reznor was in his late 20s when Nine Inch Nails recorded the original 1995 song.

"When you are 20 years old talking about regret, it's heartbreaking, but it's heartbreaking in a different way because you have your whole life to figure it out. When you are looking back over your life at the end of your life, with regret, it's brutal," stated Rubin in the 2025 interview.

On Thursday, May 7, authorities arrived at an area about 15 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home after a YouTube livestreamer in the area found what appeared to be a bone.

According to Fox News Digital's Mike Ruiz, the bone was, in fact, human, but was determined to be "prehistoric."

"The bone found near Craycroft and River was determined to be human. This will be a prehistoric anthropological investigation. The University of Arizona's Anthropology Department and the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner assisted. This is not a criminal investigation," read a statement from the Tucson police department.

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Many social media users were curious about the bone and wondered if it could have been connected to the Guthrie case. About 10 minutes after Ruiz reported that authorities had arrived on the scene, yellow tape was put up to secure a perimeter. Just a few minutes later, however, Ruiz reported that the bone was unrelated to the Guthrie case.

Guthrie, 84, has been missing since Sunday, Feb. 1. Investigators believe that she was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Arizona, about six miles north east of Tucson.

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In a recent interview with KVOA, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared an update on the case.

"The reward money is still there—it’s there for a reason. We think somebody out there knows something. We know they do. We know someone out there knows what happened. Call us," Nanos said.

Anyone with information about Guthrie's whereabouts or the person or persons responsible for her disappearance are asked to call the FBI (1-800-CALL-FBI).

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When Sally Field appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on May 6, she spoke about her time filming the 1993 hit film, Mrs. Doubtfire. The comedy, which was about a divorced father who disguises himself as a nanny in order to spend time with his children, starred Field and Robin Williams as exes. Pierce Brosnan also appeared, playing her character’s new love interest.

“I would never laugh, ever,” Field said, when discussing her time filming alongside Williams, one of the most famous comedians in the world. “And everybody else was laughing and carrying on.”

She went on to explain how her failure to break character would bother Williams, who is known for improvising and trying to get the people around him to crack. “It drove him mad, actually,” she said. “It wasn't funny. It just wasn't funny.”

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She continued, “Robin was always trying something different to make me laugh. It was so unfunny. I can't begin to tell you. And then Pierce—wonderful Pierce Brosnan—we were sitting at a table at the restaurant, and he made a fart noise on his arm. And I was gone. That was it.”

Field spoke about another thing that drove her ‘mad’ about Williams in an exclusive interview with People. “He'd also drive you mad because he wouldn't stop," she said. "We'd have to do the scene, we did the scene exactly how it was, it was wonderful, it was done. He would say, ‘How about this time if I'm crawling through the kitchen window, and then...?' ‘Robin, why would you be crawling through the kitchen window?'”

However, she also spoke about how kind he was when her father died. After she had been given the news, he realized that something was wrong while they were filming a courtroom scene. When he asked if she was okay, she broke down in tears and told him that her father just died.

"Robin turned around," she said, explaining how he addressed the director and the production team. “‘That's it for the day, guys! We're wrapped here. You can get a few shots at the kids and maybe one of Mrs. Doubtfire, but Ms. Field's going home.' And he walked me out. That was Robin.”

Williams died by suicide in 2014 at the age of 63.

Eddie Money made a name for himself in the '70s with hit singles. When it came to entering the '80s, the iconic singer experienced a lag in his career that was revived thanks to an unsuspecting rock duet with Ronnie Spectorthat was a success on the charts.

By the mid-1980s, Money's career wasn't at its peak due to a series of drug issues that pushed Columbia Records to limit his creative control over his tracks. Wanting to still keep him on as one of their artists, the track "Take Me Home Tonight" was suggested to the singer. The pop-rock track would cause a resurgence of Money's career, landing at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It did land at No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock charts.

UltimateClassicRock tagged "Take Me Home Tonight" at No. 13 on their list of the Greatest Rock Duets. The track was iconic for a few reasons, as it pushed Spector to come out of retirement and perform once again. Songwriters Mick Leeson and Peter Vale developed the track with producer Richie Zito having introduced it to Money.

Reports claim that Money wasn't interested in the demo, but was intrigued by how it interpolated Spector's 1963 hit "Be My Baby." It soon led Money to agree to record the track and had the idea of wanting the music icon to record it as a duet, singing her original parts. Many called it impossible, with Money instead asking Martha Davis to record the lyrics.

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Money was still urged to try and get Spector on board, with her having commented, "He called me and said, 'Ronnie, I need your help with this. It needs you to be on it. I said, 'Baby, I don't do that anymore,' but he was insistent." Spector had originally stopped performing in 1968 when she married Phil Spector, with Money recalling her saying she was retired and needed to take care of her children.

"I said 'Ronnie, I got this song that's truly amazing and it's a tribute to you. It would be so great if you ... did it with me,'" recalled the singer.

"Take Me Home Tonight" ended up being the spark Money needed to bring his career back on top, with the track having been his highest charting success. It led him to receive a nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards.

The track also holds significance as it pushed Spector to return to music and released her second solo album, Unfinished Business. By then, she was already divorced from Spector and married to Jonathan Greenfield.

Long before the 2026 Met Gala filled the red carpet with a sultry sheer ensemble, Cher mastered the art of “naked dressing” by showcasing a chic and creative approach to the provocative look.

With the annual ceremony, known as fashion’s biggest night out, celebrities, Hollywood royalty, music icons, elite athletes and fashion key figures gathered for a spectacular event showcasing the year’s most daring and exquisite haute couture creations.

As for the Goddess of Pop, Cher never failed to captivate the public and media with her iconic ensembles, including her daring 1974 Met Gala look, which was included among the “20 most naked dresses” to ever grace the event.

InStyle released a list of well-known Met Gala naked dresses, citing looks worn by Doja Cat, Elizabeth Hurley, Beyoncé, to legendary stars like Linda Evangelista and of course, the “I Could Turn Back Time” hitmaker.

According to the publication, the sequined Bob Mackie gown worn by Cher was the first transparent ensemble to appear on the red carpet.

The custom-made body-hugging gown embodied the theme "Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design,” featuring a nude-toned silhouette that sparkled with strategically placed embellishments.

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The designer also added voluminous white feathered details on the sleeves and hem, making the red carpet look more dramatic.

Although it redefined red carpet dressing, Cher’s Met Gala look also sparked controversy at the time, as it was considered scandalous and highly provocative.

In a documentary, Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion, the designer revealed what pushed him to create such a visionary look.

“I said to her, ‘What do you want to wear to that, to the Metropolitan, when we go there?’ ” he shared, adding, “She wanted me to go with her and I said, ‘I'll go with you. But what do you want to wear? You have to wear something that we've done.’ And she pauses and says, ‘I want to wear the dress with the feathers.’”

After this, Cher appeared multiple times wearing sheer gowns, which made Vogue name her “Queen of the Naked Dress.”

This includes another remarkable Met Gala look in 1985, where she wore another Bob Mackie gown but this time, a high-neck, long-sleeve bodysuit with intricate gold and silver sequined detailing paired with a wrapped black skirt with a gold design.

Eleven years later, at the 1985 Met Gala, Cher channelled Blade Runner AND Lord of the Rings somehow pic.twitter.com/w9AiX9nh4v

Continuing naked dressing, Cher stunned in the recent event in a Daniel Lee ensemble.

After 11 years since her last Met Gala appearance, her red carpet outfit was a nod to her iconic 1974 "naked dress," but this time in an all-black silhouette.

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There is another reunion between Modern Family stars. Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell played a married couple, Claire and Phil Dunphy. Families at home watched their characters raise three children for years. They are back to give a message to real families with their new partnership.

The actors star in a video playing parents, and it's styled like Modern Family with them speaking to the camera. "Kids, career, former costars, who text all the time," Bowen, 56, said after looking at her phone.

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"Oh, that would be me," Burrell, 58, admitted. "Julie and I are both real-life parents of teens. So yeah, I do reach out now and then," he later said. He claimed it was for advice from teenage slang to meningitis.

The actors are part of GSK’s Ask2BSure campaign, making parents aware to ask their teenager's doctor about the risk of meningitis and the vaccine. The age risk range starts at 16 to 23 years old as they are in close quarters with other young people. The rest of the video follows Burrell and Bowen as they go on a tour about meningitis with their fake kid, Sam.

Bowen has three kids with her ex-husband Scott Phillips. Their first son, Oliver, was born in 2007. Twins, John and Gustav, were born in 2009.

Burrell married his wife, Holly, in 2000. They adopted Frances in 2010 and Greta in 2012. So the costars grew their family as they played the Dunphys.

Modern Family ended after 11 seasons in 2019. It's currently available to stream on Hulu.

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The 1970s represented what BBC Music Magazine recently called rock’s “golden decade,” an era when albums became ambitious artistic statements and bands evolved into global cultural forces. In a new ranking of the 15 greatest bands of the 1970s, the publication celebrated the artists that helped define the sound, spectacle and attitude of the decade.

Before revealing the who was named to the top slot, let's take a look at which bands made the Top 5.

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Landing at No. 5 was Queen, praised for blending “heavy metal, vaudeville, and classical music into massive stadium anthems.” The publication highlighted frontman Freddie Mercury’s “incomparable four-octave range” and the band’s theatrical live performances that changed expectations for arena rock.

At No. 4, Fleetwood Mac earned recognition for turning personal turmoil into immaculate pop-rock craftsmanship. The magazine pointed to Rumours as the defining example, calling the band’s ability to transform collapsing relationships into timeless radio staples part of its enduring mystique.

The No. 3 spot went to The Rolling Stones, whose run from Sticky Fingers through Some Girls was described as the blueprint for the rock-star lifestyle. According to the ranking, the band remained “dangerous throughout the entire following decade” while many of its contemporaries softened or drifted into trends.

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Just missing the top spot was Pink Floyd at No. 2. The magazine singled out the group’s immersive, conceptual albums, especially The Dark Side of the Moon, which famously stayed on the charts for nearly 15 years. Their sprawling soundscapes and philosophical themes helped redefine what a rock album could be in the 1970s.

But the No. 1 position ultimately went to Led Zeppelin, which the publication called the “undisputed champions of the 1970s.” The ranking praised the band for becoming “the biggest band on the planet,” breaking attendance records once held by The Beatles and setting the standard for hard rock’s golden age.

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The magazine credited the group’s legendary chemistry, from Jimmy Page’s towering riffs and production work to Robert Plant’s unmistakable vocals, John Paul Jones’ versatility and John Bonham’s thunderous drumming. It also highlighted the band’s “flawless sequence” of 1970s albums, including Led Zeppelin IV and Physical Graffiti, as proof of its unmatched creative run.

For generations of rock fans, the debate over the greatest band of the 1970s will never really come to an end. But according to BBC Music Magazine, no group better captured the scale, sound and ambition of the era than Led Zeppelin.

Their towering run of albums and arena-shaking live shows helped define an entire decade of rock music before the band’s story was suddenly cut short following Bonham’s death in 1980. Rather than continue without him, the remaining members chose to disband, sadly bringing one of rock’s most celebrated eras to an abrupt end.

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Give the master of suspense a rope, and he’ll turn it into a masterpiece that leaves his critics gasping.

When Alfred Hitchcock set out to adapt Robert Bloch’s Psycho, released in the spring of 1959, he did so against industry skeptism. The book was widely dismissed as low-brow pulp fiction, and Hollywood studios were wary of its dark, controversial subject matter.

Underestimated, Hitchcock forged ahead and delivered a gem The Guardian and American Film Institute would later rank as the greatest horror movie of all time.

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Although Bloch’s novel was generally well received within genre circles, mainstream critics at the time didn’t warm to the lurid subject matter — a story centerd on a deeply disturbed killer running a secluded motel. Inspired in part by the notorious crimes of real-life 1950s Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein, the novel pushed beyond typical suspense fiction with much more graphic and unsettling prose. Hollywood hated it even more, with French auteur Francois Truffaut famously calling the book “amateurish and implausible,” SFF World shares.

Even Hitchcock’s screenwriter, Joseph Stefano, reportedly “hated” the book, despite staying incredibly loyal to the text with his screenplay. Paramount Pictures, for its part, were initially reviled by the source material, putting up significant resistance because the studio considered Psycho to be too sordid and unmarketable. Not to mention a censorship nightmare. Rejecting Hitchcock’s project, Paramount stripped his funding and banned him from film on the studio’s lots. 

Sixty years old and working on a shoestring budget, Hitchcock still managed to make the most remarkable film of his career. Starring Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, and Vera Miles, the director saved money by shooting on Universal Studios' lots, stretching his Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV crew, and filming in black and white, saying the monochrome look will “have so much more impact.”

It was only after Hitchcock’s masterpiece that the novel was finally recognized for its structural genius and psychological horror, eventually hailed as a groundbreaking exploration of insanity.

There’s a fun anecdote about Hitchcock and Psycho. According to Variety, Hitchcock bought as many copies of the novel as he could so the twist ending wouldn’t be spoiled. Seems like he was successful in keeping the secret. When the film was released in 1960, audiences were blindsided by the film’s twists and turns. Early reactions described unprecedented shock, terror, and astonishment. The film was an instant success, redefining the horror film blueprint and outmaneuvering Hollywood on his own terms.

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Matthew and Thy Mitchell, a couple who appeared in Guy Fieri's Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, were recently found dead in Houston, Texas.

On Monday, May 4, Houston police discovered the Mitchells, and their two children, 4 and 8, dead at their home in the River Oaks area during a welfare check, according to a news release, per TMZ.

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Matthew, 52, is the suspect in the case, according to the Houston Police Department. No prior incidents of domestic violence calls to the Mitchells' home were on record.

Thy and Matthew were featured in a Season 34 episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives titled "Mouthwatering Meat" in January 2020. They owned and operated two restaurants, Traveler's Table and Traveler's Cart, in addition to a clothing brand.

On May 6, the Mitchells' restaurants shared a joint post on Instagram addressing their deaths and the case.

"As Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart remain open for business, we want to thank our loyal staff, who have shown up and worked through these difficult circumstances, ensuring that we continue to serve our community," the message began.

It added, "We are asking for unity and respect for our privacy as we navigate this immense loss. Hospitality comes from within, and to honor the Traveler’s Legacy, we will continue to welcome you into our restaurants."

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In 2025, the Houston chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association named Thy and Matthew the Restaurateurs of the Year.

"She hosted the Houston Restaurant Association board meeting last week," the association's local president, Craig Howard, told ABC 13 Houston. "Afterward, they had a social for us, and had 50 restaurateurs show up. Great operation. Wonderful staff, great food."

Howard also said that Thy was recently asked to join the board of the Houston Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association.

"She was so energetic. She loved the restaurant world," Chef Jassi Bindra, who had been planning a dinner collaboration with Thy, told ABC 13 Houston. "It's really shocking to hear what happened. All our support goes to her family and friends."

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of domestic violence, help is available 24 hours a day through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

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