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Amber Heard's personal life was put under a microscope when her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, sued her. Cara Delevingne worked with the married couple on a movie, and revealed when she was "entangled" with Heard.

Cara Delevingne Said Johnny Depp Was Jealous While She Made 'London Fields'

Delevingne was interviewed on The Louis Theroux Podcast. The host claimed Depp was "driven crazy" by the thought Heard was cheating with the model. Delevingne paused before responding.

"It's because we did a movie together, and it was called London Fields," she explained. "He was also doing the movie. I think he was pretty driven crazy by jealousy, I suppose? Nothing was happening at that point."

Heard filed for divorce in 2016, which was seven years after they finished the movie. "Later, after they divorce it had, I suppose," she continued. "An entanglement? What is the word?"

Delevingne said they were close for a long time, but after they separated, they had a short entanglement. "But she was also entangled with other people," she added. One of those people was Elon Musk.

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London Fields was based on the black comedy novel by Martin Amis. The movie flopped and received 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Delevingne laughed and said she "loved it."

Heard talked about what it was like to work with Delevingne with E! News. "It was great," she said. "I mean Cara, Jim Sturgess, Billy Bob [Thornton], Theo James. Everyone was incredible. I worked with the most amazing people on this project."

Amber Heard and Cara Delevingne Worked Together Again

Heard announced her divorce was settled on August 21, 2016. She was out in London with Margot Robbie and Delevingne hours later, according to Entertainment Tonight. They went to a Rolling Stones exhibition and ate at the Ivy Kensington Brasserie.

Depp's defamation lawsuit against Heard started many rumors. His lawyers had a deposition with Josh Drew, who is the ex-husband of Heard's friend Raquel "Rocky" Pennington. He was asked if Rocky said Heard and Delevingne had an affair while she was married. He answered yes, according to the Daily Mail.

Drew was asked if Heard ever told him that she spent the night with Delevingne and Musk. "Yes," he answered. "To the specific date, I can't say." This started rumor that they had a threesome.

The actresses later worked together again in a 2018 dramatic movie called Her Smell. Elisabeth Moss played a punk rocker struggling with sobriety.

Delevingne talked about her sexuality on The Louis Theroux Podcast. She used to identify as pansexual, but now identifies as a lesbian. "I've never been in love with a man," she explained. The model is also monogamous.

Delevingne is dating musical artist Minke. She revealed that she has been engaged in the past, but was scared to get married. However, the Paper Towns star said she wants to get married one day and have kids.

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Lights, camera, action! It’s the moment Love Island USA fans have been waiting for: Movie Night returns! But some fans may not know what this twist is, when it is happening, and how to watch, but don’t worry, we’ve got the answer to all of these questions and more below.

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How to watch Movie Night on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026?

Movie Night airs as a part of Love Island USA Season 8 on Peacock!  Viewers can tune in to the app anytime after 9 PM ET on June 30, 2026, to watch the drama unfold.

When is Movie Night on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026?

Movie Night airs on June 30, 2026, at 9 PM ET.

What is Movie Night on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026?

Movie Night is a twist that sometimes occurs on Love Island USA, in which contestants get to see clips from the edited show of their time in the Villa. This can range from funny moments to heartbreaking betrayals as the Islanders see things they didn’t know happened, and the rest of the world watches them unfold.

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What clips will be shown in Movie Night on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026?

After Saturday’s episode of Love Island USA, Aftersun host Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa shared that not only was movie night returning to the franchise after being absent in Season 7, but viewers would also be given the opportunity to influence the clips shown.

Viewers could visit the official Love Island USA Instagram account and submit which clips they wanted shown during movie night.

Is there a first look for movie night on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026?

No first look has been provided yet, but the Peacock series typically releases a first look for the latest episode at 3 PM ET on all social platforms.

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Olivia Wilde is grateful for past failure.

The actress and director shot her latest movie, The Invite, in just 21 days, on film, and in story order, all of which are incredibly rare. She credits her ability to take risks like these to her unsuccessful projects.    

“I believe in early failure. The first pilot I did got canceled in three episodes. There were a lot of early bumps, and I think that taught me to have level-headed expectations for Hollywood,” Wilde told Varietyin a recent interview.

Her 2019 directorial debut, Booksmart, was a widely enjoyed indie comedy that grossed $24.9 million worldwide on a $6 million production budget. While her second film, Don't Worry Darling (2022), was not so well received.

“Booksmart was a blessing, but it also creates a certain expectation for yourself when it comes to connecting with the audience, and you forget how subjective it all is,” she explained. “So my next movie has a 38 on Rotten Tomatoes, and I’ve been reflecting on how healthy it is to be reminded of how fickle it all is. You’ve already been through the thing that strikes fear in the heart of directors. What if they don’t like it? Once you’ve survived that, there’s liberation.”

The Invite premiered at the Sundance Film Festival with a splash. Wilde had an irrefutable demand from her distributor.  

“Every distributor wanted to take this movie to theaters, and I was adamant that we didn’t go to a streamer,” she said. “From all the non-streamers, they all wanted to put it in a theater. That’s a really good sign for everyone.”

A24 ended up winning the bid. The 42-year-old director believes that although the future of moving-going feels uncertain, there is hope.

“What we’re seeing is the triumph of independent film, independent studios, and independent companies saying, ‘We’re going to approach this differently.’ There is an appetite for theatrical films and comedies,” Wilde said. “Audiences are very motivated to support independent filmmakers, and that’s a good thing for all of us.”

The Invite is currently playing at select theatres. It stars Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, PenélopeCruz, and Edward Norton.

Donald Trump just gave the White House a 250th birthday gift, and it’s already causing controversy.

On Monday evening, the President shared a photo of the country’s new Bday present—a massive gold eagle that now sits on the White House. Trump posted a photo on X and Instagram showcasing the opulent exterior accent, with the caption, “A Golden Gift to the White House for its 250th Birthday Year!”

The comments started pouring in almost immediately. So, what do Americans have to say about the gilded birthday bird? X users clearly don’t think the ‘gift’ has style, writing, “That is so tacky!” and, “Thanks for the gesture but it looks out of place, I don’t like it.” Others wondered why he chose this particular presidential present: “I think half his motivation for doing things like this is because he loves to trigger the left,” and some doubted the eagle’s authenticity: “I take it that’s AI…even Trump wouldn’t have thought that was a good idea.” 

"A Golden Gift to the White House for its 250th Birthday Year!" - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XV2sk6smcf

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 30, 2026

Critics also joined in on the White House’s Facebook page, with one sarcastically asking, “Was that a prize at the great American county fair?” and another adding, “Elvis’s belt buckle.”

Things didn't look much better for the golden eagle over on the White House’s Instagram feed. Commenters mused, “I’d take the promised fabulous healthcare”, “And how does this help the American people again? Please explain,” and “Made in China?”

Of course, some social media users supported the bold bird. One Trump fan wrote, “Okay that might just be the most beautiful thing that’s ever existed,” and another praised the present writing on X, “That is awesome and absolutely beautiful.” Others chimed in with compliments, including “The Bold Eagle—An enduring symbol of American identity” and a simple “Beautiful.”

Supposing this flashy front door overhang is real and not another AI-generated image, it wouldn’t be the first White House or Washington, D.C., renovation made by the commander-in-chief. Trump is famously redoing the White House’s East Wing ballroom, overhauled the Rose Garden (covering it with a patio) in 2025, and recently attempted to turn the Reflecting Pool “American flag blue.”

The stage and screen have lost one of their most versatile performers. Tom Ligon (born: Thomas Bryant Ligon), the New York stage veteran who won over daytime audiences as Lucas on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, has died at 85. 

His friend Steve Hayes shared the news in a Facebook post, confirming that Ligon died on Friday, June 26, in New York City. An excerpt from the heartwarming tribute reads, “Farewell actor TOM LIGON. A West Village staple, who did everything from Broadway to movies to television. However, I first fell in love with him when he landed on the cover of AFTER DARK magazine in the ‘70’s.”

Ligon’s death was also confirmed on Monday by SAG-AFTRA New York Local. His cause of death has not been revealed yet.

Tom Ligon (top left) as Lucas Prentiss (1978-1982) and Dennis Cole as Lance Prentiss (1981-1982) and Victoria Mallory as Leslie Brooks (1977-1982, 1984) and Jaime Lyn Bauer (bottom right) as Lorie Brooks (1973-1982, 1984) on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

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Ligon's path into acting started with a stroke of luck most performers only dream about. While he was a student at Yale, his turn as Kilroy in Tennessee Williams' "Camino Real" caught the playwright's attention, The Hollywood Reporter reported. That moment opened the door to a working life on the New York stage. Broadway followed soon after. Ligon made his stage debut in 1963 in "Have I Got a Girl for You," then returned in 1969 with "Angela" and "Love Is a Time of Day," as per Playbill. In 1968, he created the role of Orson in the off-Broadway favorite "Your Own Thing."

The screen came calling, too. Ligon landed parts in Paint Your Wagon (1969) and Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), the baseball drama in which he picked up a guitar and sang "Streets of Laredo" in a locker room scene alongside Robert De Niro, per the outlet.

His 1971 film Jump later found an unlikely champion in Quentin Tarantino, who called it "this amazing film that no one's ever seen" and described it as "hilarious and very satirical" in a 2013 interview.

LOVING - Gallery - Shoot Date: March 30, 1983.

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From 1978 to 1982, Ligon played Lucas Lorenzo Prentiss on The Young and the Restless, a run that earned him a loyal fan base, according to IMDb. His impressive resume reached well past Genoa City.

On the big screen, Ligon appeared in 1977's Joyride and 1989's Cutting Class, where a young, not-yet-famous Brad Pitt played his son.

On television, he popped up on shows including Starsky & Hutch, Police Woman, Dallas, Medical Center, Charlie's Angels, Law & Order, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Baretta, and The Heart, She Holler.

He also had a recurring run as inmate Alvin Yood on HBO's Oz from 2001 to 2003. His credits include daytime soaps like Loving, Santa Barbara, AnotherWorld, and All My Children.

In 2013, Ligon made headlines for a surprising reason. At 72, he came face to face with an intruder who slipped through the window of his Greenwich Village apartment and sent the man falling, The New York Times reported in August 2013. When Ligon later heard the burglar, described as a career criminal, had been sent to prison, he had a fittingly cheeky response. "Well, I guess he's not having much of a 'career' right now. It's like acting, you've got your ups and downs," he told the outlet.

Away from the spotlight, Ligon spent decades advocating for other performers. He was a SAG-AFTRA member for nearly 60 years, served on the New York Local board, chaired the National Seniors Committee, and co-chaired the New York Seniors Committee, according to Deadline.

Ligon married actress and dialect coach Katharine Dunfee Clarke, famously known as K.C. Ligon, in 1976. They were married until she died in 2009, as per Playbill. She spent her career coaching some of the industry's biggest names, among them James Earl Jones, Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Variety reported at the time.

With the Knicks' long-overdue NBA Finals victory this month came a seemingly endless celebration across New York.

It should come as no surprise, then, that one of the Big Apple's "anthems" (as it's been dubbed over the years) has seen a resurgence of late thanks to the team's championship win.

Released in 2009, "Empire State of Mind" was one of the smash-hit singles off Jay-Z's acclaimed album The Blueprint III.

Hip-hop fans probably know the rap verses by heart, but it's featured artist Alicia Keys' iconic chorus that makes the end result such a household track to NYC residents. Check out the nostalgic music video below.

Fans are still flooding the YouTube upload's comments section to this day, to show their appreciation for the timeless anthem. "Best song ever in the world👍," one user wrote earlier on Monday, June 29, while another person commented not long beforehand, "this song really inspires me to go in nyc."

And now, more than 15 years after "Empire State of Mind" won multiple Grammy Awards, it's climbing the charts once again thanks to Jalen Brunson and his Knicks teammates clinching the 2026 NBA championship.

It also helps that Keys, 45, recently showed up to perform the track at City Hall in the metropolis to congratulate New York City on the team's victory, Forbes reports.

In effect, "Empire State of Mind" has returned to multiple Billboard charts and even manages to debut on several it has never reached before. That means Keys has scored a new win on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. this time around, with the rap song starting at No. 127 on the first tally and No. 155 on the latter roster. 

The beloved singer-songwriter now counts three appearances on the Billboard Global 200, Forbes also noted on Monday.

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The best shoes for summer are lightweight, breathable, and comfortable enough to wear all day long. If you're looking for a stylish new option to refresh your warm-weather wardrobe, this new flash deal from Walmart is worth a look. The Pennysue Cork Footbed Sandals are on sale for up to 42% off for a limited time, and they have an effortless, casual-chic look that goes well with anything. 

The top-rated sandals are on sale for as low as $21, down from $36, in the brown and light brown colors  You can also shop it in black at $22 and black glitter, dark brown, white, and off-white at $23. All shades are available in sizes 6 to 11. 

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These Pennysue cork sandals are a bestseller among Walmart shoppers for good reason.  Several reviewers highlighted the soft, supportive footbed, with one noting that it feels "super comfortable." Another praised their "cute and comfy" design, while a third said the lightweight feel is "great for summer wear." Multiple buyers also complimented their versatility, calling it a "great shoe for any occasion." 

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle takes a few twists and turns, but you might find yourself brushing up on your beef knowledge along the way. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you're working on today's Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Big party — HINT: Starts with the letter "B"

5 Across: Pricey variety of beef that translates to "Japanese cow" —HINT: Starts with the letter "W"

6 Across: Unwelcome sound at 7 a.m., perhaps — HINT: Ends with the letter "M"

7 Across: Really make excited — HINT: Starts with the letter "R"

8 Across: Get ready (for) — HINT: Ends with the letter "P"

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Farm machine that bundles hay — HINT: Starts with the letter "B"

2 Down: Plant used to make mezcal — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

3 Down: Pancake topper — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

4 Down: Prominent feature of a camel — HINT: Starts with the letter "H"

5 Down: Bend out of shape, as wood — HINT: Ends with the letter "P"

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Big party — BASH

5 Across: Pricey variety of beef that translates to "Japanese cow" —WAGYU

6 Across: Unwelcome sound at 7 a.m., perhaps — ALARM

7 Across: Really make excited — REVUP

8 Across: Get ready (for) — REAP

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Farm machine that bundles hay — BALER

2 Down: Plant used to make mezcal — AGAVE

3 Down: Pancake topper — SYRUP

4 Down: Prominent feature of a camel — HUMP

5 Down: Bend out of shape, as wood — WARP

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While Rumours might have produced the most hits of all Fleetwood Mac's records, with all four singles hitting the Top 10, their self-titled 1975 album didn't exactly disappoint. After all, Fleetwood Mac sent three songs to the Top 20 ("Over My Head," "Rhiannon" and "Say You Love Me"), plus it included "Landslide," which went on to become a cross-generational fan-favorite song. But "Landslide" wasn't the only tune from the album that would make a comeback years later.

Written by Lindsey Buckingham before he and Stevie Nicks even joined Fleetwood Mac, "I'm So Afraid" was originally intended for the second Buckingham Nicks album, as the iconic rocker told Entertainment Weekly in 2021.

"We'd been in LA only for like a year and a half," he said. "Things happened pretty fast. The album came out, and it didn't really connect and we were working material for a second album."

According to Buckingham, a demo for "I'm So Afraid" had already been made. This was also the case for all the other Buckingham Nicks tracks that ended up on Fleetwood Mac, which marked the duo's debut with the band.

"It made the process of cutting that first album much easier than it would've otherwise been, working with people we'd never worked with before," Buckingham recalled.

When writing "I'm So Afraid," Buckingham took inspiration from the church music he heard during his childhood as a member of a boys' choir.

"It was an exploration into two things," he explained. "One, into the use of a guitar as a very orchestral thing with a triad of melody going on. And then, the unleashing of the solo at the end, which grew into epic proportions over the years on stage...It also addressed the yin-yang of having confidence and having faith that you have something to offer in a somewhat tenuous environment that is the entertainment industry. And yet, there's always a fear underneath that."

Lindsey Buckingham

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In his 2015 autobiography, Mick Fleetwood revealed that Buckingham worked on "I'm So Afraid" for a total of four years, toiling until he'd "gotten the harmony of the guitar parts so in tune they were a virtual orchestra unto themselves."

The last track on Fleetwood Mac, "I'm So Afraid" was released as the B-side to the song "Over My Head" and became a staple of the band's live shows over the years — even though Buckingham called it "very taxing" to perform on a nightly basis because of the "very long solo" in a 2012 interview.

In fact, "I'm So Afraid" was such a fan-favorite at concerts that Fleetwood Mac included the song on their classic 1997 live album The Dance, which went to #1 on the Billboard 200, earned the band three Grammy nominations and launched a massively successful tour.

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From vinyl to streaming, Billy Joel's "Vienna" continues to stand the test of time.

The track, off of the famed singer's 1977 album, The Stranger, just made it on to Spotify's Billions Club playlist, Joel announced on Instagram recently.

"Vienna waits for you," the social media caption read, referring to the songs beloved lyrics. "'Vienna' is Billy’s 3rd song to join the Billions Club playlist on Spotify."

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The playlist, which aptly includes songs that have been streamed on the platform over a billion times, also includes Joel's "Piano Man," which joined in April, and "Uptown Girl," which joined in September 2024, according to Classic Rock 93.9. "Uptown Girl" currently has over 1.4 billion streams, "Piano Man" comes in second at 1.3 billion, with "Vienna" at just over a billion.

Joel's Instagram announcement garnered tons of comments with fans praising the song.

"An amazing song, that should be listened for all people. A song that just saved me," one wrote.

"One of my all-time favorites!" added another.

"I have 'slow down you’re doing fine' tattooed on my arm," said another, referencing other lyrics of the song.

The song, which has become known as a coming of age tune, is also about Joel's relationship with his estranged father who lived in Vienna, Austria. Joel explained the the backstory of the song in his 2025 HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes.

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Additionally, in an interview with the tourism board of Vienna, he said, "When I wrote ‘Vienna waits for you’, I meant that it is a place where you close the circle. By going to Vienna, suddenly things started to make sense in the world for me."

When asked to rank his own songs during a 2017 appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Joel put "Vienna" in his top five.

"We give the audience a choice, 'Do you want 'Vienna' or do you want 'Just The Way You Are,?'" he said, referring to his live performances, most notably at Madison Square Garden. "They pick 'Vienna.'"

Other artists on the Billions Club playlist include songs by Fleetwood Mac and Lady Gaga.

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Love Island USA stars Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff got the first official date of the season, and while away from the Villa, the pair decided to lock it down and become official.

Early in the episode, Trinity received a text message announcing that she and Bryce would be leaving the villa for a date.

The two take a jet ski to a boat in the middle of the ocean to have a romantic picnic and conversation.

While there, Trinity opened up, explaining how she stayed away from older men, “I never thought I'd be with somebody older because I've always been scared of an older guy because I felt like they'll be more manipulative, but like when I talk to you, I feel like the opposite. Like I see it more as a positive,” she explained.

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Bryce shared how it’s the little things that Trinity does that make him happy. “Every time I hear you laugh, it makes me happy. Like your laugh literally gives me joy,” he shared.

As the conversation continued, Bryce explained that in the past, when he had dated the two, it had just been over time, but it was never established, “it's always just assumed,” but this time he wants to do something different.

So he asks her, “Would you wanna be my girlfriend?” To which Trinity excitedly accepted.

The two spent the rest of their date swimming in the ocean before excitedly returning to the villa and informing the Islanders that not only are they closed off, but they are officially boyfriend and girlfriend.

Trinity and Bryce are the first couple in Love Island USA Season 8 to make things official, having coupled up on Day 1, and then navigated the challenges of not only both exploring bombshells on Day 3, but also the twists and turns of Casa Amor. Nevertheless, they always found their way back to one another and are now set to continue as official boyfriend and girlfriend.

Love Island USA Season 8 continues Tuesday at 9 P.M. ET streaming exclusively on Peacock.

Letters to Cleo, a band that rewrote the rules to alternative rock by injecting the subgenre with a rush of power pop and female energy, were out in full force over the weekend. 

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Hyping up the crowds at the Des Moines Arts Festival yesterday, June 28, the band played a multi-track set that, of course, included their signature hit, “Here & Now.” 

“Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors got The Des Moines Arts Festival going in the best way ever and the crowd felt every note,” Degy Entertainmentwrote about the event on Instagram. “Then Letters to Cleo and Fastball brought us back to the '90s, the days of mixtapes and MTV. Turns out those songs still hit just as hard. Maybe harder. 🎶 Some things only get better with time.”

For ‘90s kids, “Here & Now” was the ultimate vocal challenge, a complete diction trap that demanded perfect enunciation of a whirlwind of nearly indecipherable lyrics. The song lived on countless mixtapes, blasted from bedroom stereos, and probably inspired more than a few viewers to watch MTV with subtitles. 

The song was even difficult for Letters to Cleo frontwoman Kay Hanley, who told Songfacts in 2022 that the track’s rapid-fire, wordy hooks made for an oral marathon that required intense mental and physical effort. 

“I love playing it,” she said. “I love singing it. It's hard now—it challenges me. I can't sleep on that song. It’s hard, but I love it.”

You’d never know it, though. Last night, Hanley nailed the song from, “The comfort of a knowledge of a rise above the sky,” to, “But could never parallel the challenge of an acquisition in the.” If you know, you know. The biggest single from their debut album, Aurora Gory Alice, the track peaked at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled its parent record to No. 123 on the Billboard 200.

Formed in Boston by vocalist Hanley and guitarist Greg McKenna, the group eventually included Michael Eisenstein, Stacy Jones, and Scott Riebling. The name of the band came from Hanley’s pen pal, and though the band said farewell in 2000, they have since reunited for touring and performances. 

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Southwest Airlines is making another round of changes to its flight network, this time eliminating seven nonstop routes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

The airline confirmed per Simple Flying that several routes previously offered during the busy July-through-September travel period are no longer available this year, affecting destinations across the Midwest as well as California.

Which Southwest routes are being cut?

The discontinued nonstop routes include flights from St. Louis to:

• Des Moines, Iowa
• Little Rock, Arkansas
• Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Wichita, Kansas
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Long Beach, California
• San Jose, California

While travelers will no longer be able to fly nonstop between those cities and St. Louis, Southwest says customers can still reach many of the destinations through connecting flights.

"While it is true we “ended” seven nonstop routes from STL, we also added routes elsewhere to account for that change," a Southwest spokesperson told PEOPLE. The airline noted that it now offers new nonstop service on routes including Chicago Midway to Des Moines, Tulsa, and Wichita, as well as Dallas to Oklahoma City and Nashville to Little Rock.

Southwest has been adjusting a lot of things lately

St. Louis isn't the only city affected. Earlier this month, the airline eliminated 43 nonstop routes in Florida, including flights between Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale and Kansas City and Jacksonville.

And earlier this year, the carrier introduced new rules for passengers traveling with portable chargers. Under the updated policy, travelers are limited to one lithium-powered portable charger with a capacity of 100 watt-hours or less. The device must also be kept on their person or in a carry-on bag stored beneath the seat in front of them, rather than in an overhead bin.

Southwest has also prohibited passengers from using in-seat power outlets to recharge portable battery packs during flights. While portable chargers are still permitted, they must remain visible throughout the flight. According to the airline, the policy changes are intended to improve its ability to "contain and mitigate lithium battery incidents."

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If you’re always searching for the shadiest, breeziest spot at every summer hangout, Walmart has a deal that could make your backyard feel a lot more comfortable for you and your guests. The Lazzo 3-Seat Convertible Porch Swing is on a flash deal right now in brown and blue, with both colors marked down from $220. The brown version is the best price at $109, while the blue option is on sale for $120.

The outdoor swing measures 79.5 inches by 46.5 inches by 64.2 inches and can seat up to three people. It features a steel frame, a 700-pound weight capacity, and a 45-degree adjustable canopy that can help add shade when the sun is beating down. It also comes with 2-inch-thick removable cushions and a portable 9.4-inch-by-5.6-inch side table board.

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It can be used as a shaded seat during a cookout or backyard hangout, and the back reclines into a flat lounge bed by loosening the side knobs. That way, you can sit up with a drink while everyone is outside, then stretch out later when the yard finally quiets down. It’s also a much easier (and less expensive) way to add seating to a porch or small patio than buying a full conversation set with multiple chairs and tables.

Shoppers have called the swing "very nice," with one reviewer noting it offers "outdoor fun for the entire family." Another said it’s “easy to put it together." Something to keep in mind: One shopper mentioned that the swing can shift if you swing too hard, so it may be best for gentle lounging. Placing it on a level surface and adding outdoor weights could also help it feel steadier.

You could place the swing near a small side table for drinks during a barbecue, add an outdoor rug underneath it, or toss on a few weather-friendly pillows to make the space feel cozier. The brown version should be easy to pair with neutral patio furniture, and the blue option could work well if your space has coastal-looking pieces.

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Summer hosting feels much easier when everyone has somewhere comfortable to sit, and the Lazzo 3-Seat Convertible Porch Swing gives you a spot that works whether guests are over or you’re relaxing outside by yourself. Similar three-seat swings at Walmart often cost $200 or more, so be sure to grab this while the flash deal is still live.

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Tensions reached a breaking point on Below Deck Mediterranean when charter guest Josef Rettman approached bosun Nathan Gallagher during anchor watch — but the confrontation took a shocking turn.

After Josef had growled at Nathan and the crew earlier in the charter while they tried to keep him safe following one too many cocktails, both the crew and viewers worried the situation could escalate. Captain Sandy Yawn had already reminded Nathan to remain professional despite the verbal attacks, but he was put in an uncomfortable position when Josef unexpectedly walked into the bridge while Nathan was alone.

Instead of a blowup, Josef surprised Nathan by opening up about his life, revealing shocking details about the fortune he lost and the struggles he’s been facing. After calling Nathan a "prick" and suggesting they arm wrestle, Josef admitted, "It's hard to be a prick in a good way. I don't really like you. I respect you."

Josef then asked for another margarita before revealing that he moved to Miami, Florida, with $5 million in his bank account — only to lose it all. "Two years later, I'm negative $100,000," he confessed, adding that his mother had to bail him out.

Explaining that he lost his money while "trying to keep up with the Joneses," Josef continued sharing his regrets and opened up about wishing he were in a different place mentally.

When deckhand Cooper Dawson arrived on the bridge mid-conversation, Josef somehow managed to take the conversation in an even more unexpected direction.

"I once had six girls pee on me at once," Josef declared, extending his fist toward Nathan for a celebratory fist bump.

"They did what to you?" Cooper asked in a confessional, clearly stunned. "And you enjoyed it?"

Trying to break the awkwardness, Cooper jokes that he hasn't "had a single one pee" on him as he tells Nathan he's ready to take over anchor watch.

"I'm happy to go to bed, but I feel bad for f—king Cooper having to sit there and listen to this guy!" a relieved Nathan says in a confessional.

While Josef has no more peeing stories, he does share with Cooper that his father died when he was 14, before he finally decides to head off to bed.

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

Cody Johnson is opening up about his past struggles and their impact on his latest album in a recent episode of The Kelleigh Bannen Show.

"I've been to jail, stuff like that. People don't know that. I've been locked up a few times in jail. Just overnight. I didn't get sentenced or anything,” the country singer revealed.

Johnson just released his latest studio album, Banks of the Trinity, on June 26.

“There are parts of my life that people don't know about and I'm like, ‘Y'all look at this Cody Johnson guy like I'm some kind of saint.' I'm not. I am just like you," the 'Til You Can't” singer  said.

"I have daily struggles with things that you do too. I have to really work up here a lot to get my brain disciplined to where I don't think like that guy," he continued. "Let's be a better version of that guy. That kid's got to grow up eventually."

The 39-year-old explained the meaning of his new song "Time Bomb." In the track, he states he’s "been through hell" and "locked up in jail."

"Now I've got three children / And I've got one loving wife," Johnson sings. "That still choose to love me / In spite of my life."

He also revealed the inspiration behind the track "I Have.” He wants the song to reach younger artists who think, "Man, I want what Cody's got."

"Dude, there was a lot of very dark times to get to this sunshine and rainbow experience that I'm having now," he said. "Sleazy hotel rooms and no money and tinkering with alcoholism or drug problems or whatever, anger issues, whatever it was."

Adding, "It's like I wanted people to know, ‘Hey, when you look at me, please don't put me on a pedestal. I'm doing the best I can just like you. I've got parts figured out. I've got parts that I don't have figured out."

Some books never lose their power to move readers.

More than 100 years after Willa Cather published "My Ántonia," two bestselling novelists independently selected the 1918 classic as one of America's greatest novels when Barnes & Noble asked contemporary authors to name their pick for the Great American Novel.

Novelist Mary Beth Keane praised the book's portrait of immigrant life on the Great Plains, writing that she first encountered it in college after reading authors like Edith Wharton and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

"In 'My Ántonia' I met people I knew," Keane wrote. "They were 'Bohemian' (Czech), Norwegian, Russian. They were homesick, mired in poverty, and suddenly in a place that was alien to them, with only stories of home to comfort them."

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She concluded that the novel's lasting appeal comes from its deeper message.

"The true heart of the story is about possibility," Keane wrote. "What's more American than that?"

Fellow novelist Patricia Finn shared an equally personal connection to the novel, recalling that her father first introduced her to it by reading aloud when she was a child.

Years later, she returned to the book with a new appreciation.

"I love it for Nebraska," Finn wrote. "As much a character in this novel as any of the two-legged ones."

She added, "I envy those reading it for the first time."

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Why 'My Ántonia' Still Resonates More Than a Century Later

Published in 1918, "My Ántonia" follows orphaned Jim Burden after he moves from Virginia to the Nebraska prairie, where he befriends Ántonia Shimerda, the daughter of Bohemian immigrants. As the two grow up together on the frontier, the novel explores immigration, hardship, friendship and the promise of the American West through memories that shape both of their lives.

Today, the novel is widely regarded as Cather's first masterpiece and one of the defining works of American literature. Critics have long praised its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of pioneer life, with H.L. Menckenfamously writing, "No romantic novel ever written in America, by man or woman, is one half so beautiful as 'My Ántonia.'"

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The novel also reflects Cather's own childhood. Born in Virginia, she moved with her family to Nebraska when she was 9 years old, an experience that profoundly shaped her writing. Many of her best-known novels explored the lives of pioneers and immigrant families who settled on the Great Plains, with landscape becoming as memorable as the characters themselves.

More than a century after its publication, "My Ántonia" continues to find new readers while remaining a touchstone for celebrated writers. The fact that two contemporary novelists independently chose it as one of America's greatest novels is another reminder that Cather's portrait of hope, resilience and the immigrant experience still feels remarkably fresh today.

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It seems impossible to think that any music made by David Gilmour, widely considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, would ever fall into the category of overlooked or even obscure. But strangely enough, when Gilmour released his self-titled debut solo studio album in 1978, it wasn't exactly a chart-topper.

To be fair, David Gilmour wasn't a flop, either; it peaked at #17 in the U.K., #29 on the Billboard Album Charts, and ended up being certified Gold, according to PowerPop. Still, all these years later, it's safe to say that most casual Pink Floyd fans don't know any of the music from the record...except, perhaps, the album's only single, "There's No Way Out of Here."

The haunting, beautiful track is classic Gilmour, but it's actually a cover. Written by Ken Baker, "There's No Way Out of Here" first appeared on the 1976 album Too Many Crooks by the British band Unicorn...which Gilmour happened to produce. Gilmour liked the song as soon as he heard it, and immediately expressed an interest in recording his own version.

While Gilmour's take on "There's No Way Out of Here" unfortunately didn't make much of an impact in the U.K., it did get a bit of traction on some rock radio stations in the U.S., where many of the guitarist's devotees developed a deep appreciation for the song. Today, new fans are still discovering the unsung classic.

"It’s not as if Gilmour breathed new life into Baker’s song with Floydian creativity," wrote Tom McDonald on the blog That's a Cover?

"Instead, the guitarist simply traces the original’s structure, mood, and timing almost entirely. The one imaginative step beyond Unicorn’s original conception is the addition of soaring female vocalists on the choruses and on the outro. Of course, it’s also true that Gilmour’s voice and guitar artistry are improvement enough; no need to reinvent an excellent piece of music."

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Earlier this year, in an interview with Uncut, Gilmour reflected on the process of making his first solo album, which started six months after the legendary Animals tour wrapped up.

“I don’t think it was to counteract some sort of frustration I was feeling within Floyd," he said, adding, "If anything, I thought it would be nice to have a bunch of guys in a room, play some tunes, knock ‘em down and put out a record."

"Maybe there was some yearning for a simpler way of being as a musician," Gilmour continued. "That’s not what I want. I’m very happy with more complex and time-consuming methods. It was a little door opening for me into a slightly different world which, I guess, would happen again at occasional points in my life.”

Indeed: After David Gilmour, he would go on to release four more solo studio albums, with the most recent being 2024's Luck and Strange.

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Father-and-son horror authors Stephen Kingand Joe Hill have collaborated twice, writing two novellas, the 2012's In the Tall Grass, and Throttle, published in 2009.

During a June 2026 interview on the horror and true crime podcast, Last Podcast on the Left, alongside King, Hill got candid about co-writing with his father. He compared King's writing abilities to the energy of a Looney Tunes character.

"The times I've written with dad, [have] you ever see in like the Warner Bros. cartoons when Wile E. Coyote climbs on an Acme rocket and lights the fuse, and then suddenly it takes off under him? That's what it's like writing with my dad," said Hill during the interview. "I feel like I'm just kind of hanging on for dear life, you know?"

He explained that his father can write rather quickly and seemingly without much effort.

"I'd sort of like sweat and pull my hair out over like three pages or something, and then I'd email it to him, and like 45 minutes later he'd be like, 'It was great. Here's five more pages,'" said the Horns author.

Tabitha King Helps Better Her Husband and Sons' Manuscripts

While recording the Last Podcast on the Left episode, Hill noted that his mother, Tabitha King, who wed her husband in 1971, is the family's trusted editor and advisor.

"Everyone in the family takes the manuscript to her first," said Hill, whose brother, Owen King, is also an author.

King explained that his wife also has published several books.

"I met her in a poetry seminar, and so we come by it quite naturally. We're both writers, and she's as good as I am or better in some ways," said King during the June 2026 interview.

After King said that his wife has convinced him to make changes to several of his books, Hill suggested that his father isn't always happy about the comments about his manuscripts.

"I've seen Dad gnash his teeth for 48 hours because Mom said something didn't work. But then he always makes the changes," said Hill. "You've really always felt in the end that actually she was probably right and that was the right direction to take stuff in. So, there's been a 50-year collaboration of ideas there."

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Versatile earrings make accessorizing for the day effortless. A pair that you can wear for fancy occasions and just as easily throw on for casual outings is a must-have for your jewelry collection. These Cate & Chloe Jessie Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings are a fantastic choice, and you can currently score them on sale for a whopping 85% off at Walmart! 

Normally retailing for $124, these stunning drop earrings are now marked down to just $19 for a limited time with a Walmart flash deal. They’re available in three finishes, including rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold. Whether you’re attending a fancy summer wedding, a Fourth of July party, or simply going through the rhythm of your everyday life, these earrings are fit for the occasion and will elevate your look with elegance and sparkle. 

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Adorned with dazzling Swarovski crystals, these earrings bring on the glitz and glam in an understated way. They feature simple studs with a 3-millimeter round-cut crystal. The studs are connected to a delicate cable chain, which is fixed with a 6-millimeter round-cut crystal on the other end. 

Lending themselves to the drop style, these earrings gracefully dangle down and will sway along with your movements. Measuring around an inch long, they’ll frame the upper portion of your face, drawing attention to your features. Reviewers love the style of these earrings, describing them as “strikingly gorgeous,” “absolutely beautiful,” and “elegant.” 

All the crystals are prong-set, ensuring that they remain securely in place. While they’re not diamonds, these crystals look like the real deal, mimicking their brilliance and clarity. Faceted with numerous flat surfaces, the crystals are designed to catch and reflect light from every angle. Multiple shoppers attested to this, noting that these earrings “sparkle beautifully.”

Cate & Chloe Jessie Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings, $19 (were $124) at Walmart

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Striking a balance between subtle and understated, these earrings will complement both dressy and casual outfits. From glamorous looks like gala dresses and sparkly ensembles to laid-back attire like streetwear and even athleisure, these earrings will add elegance to your aesthetic and make any outfit look intentional. 

Made of brass and plated with 18-karat gold, these earrings have a polished finish that gives them additional shine for an extra touch of luxury. They’re hypoallergenic and free of lead and nickel, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin. 

For easy insertion and wear, the studs have a simple post backing and a push-back closure to keep them securely fastened. Dainty and lightweight, these earrings will sit comfortably in your ears and won’t weigh down your lobes but will still stand out. Shoppers raved about how durable and comfortable these earrings are. Customers mentioned that they were able to wear them all day long and even sleep in them without any issues. 

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Make any outfit feel luxurious and glamorous with the Cate & Chloe Jessie Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings. Head to Walmart and snag them while they’re still on sale for 85% off at just $19! Be sure to hurry because this is a limited-time sale! 

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