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Redecorating doesn't necessarily have to involve a full overhaul of your home. It can be as simple as making a small yet impactful swap in one room's decor. With its “lovely” look and “lightweight” material, shoppers said this comforter set will instantly elevate any bedroom. Luckily for shoppers, it’s also 60% off now at Macy’s right now. 

The Sunham Coastal Coral 8-Piece Comforter Set is reduced to $40 in all sizes right now for a limited time. The comforter set comes in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king sizes. The larger collections come with a comforter, two standard shams, two standard pillowcases, a bedskirt, and a fitted and flat sheet. Meanwhile, the twin and twin XL sizes come with one less sham and one less pillowcase for a total of six pieces.

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This coastal bedding provides the ultimate “beach vibes.” It’s like waking up on vacation every day. The best part is that it’s reversible, so you essentially get two sets for the price of one. This machine-washable set is made from 100% polyester, with polyester filling as well, making it extremely comfortable.

The full set comes with a 76-inch by 86-inch comforter, two shams, and two pillowcases. It also comes with a bedskirt that’s 54 inches wide, 75 inches long, and 14 inches deep, a fitted sheet that’s 54 inches wide, 75 inches long, and 12.3 inches deep, and a flat sheet that’s 81 inches by 96 inches. 

The dimensions increase for the queen and king sets, with the queen set boasting an 88-inch by 88-inch comforter and the king set completed by a 106-inch by 88-inch version. 

Whichever size you choose, the set is “pretty” and cozy, but not so heavy that it'll cause you to overheat, according to shoppers. “The sheets were so soft and cool,” which is “perfect for someone who has hot flashes,” one shopper said. 

“It brightens a room and gives it a coastal vibe,” another shopper said. “The design is beautiful and adds a fresh, seasonal touch to my bedroom,” another shopper said. 

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This is a rare opportunity to turn your bedroom into a relaxing beach getaway for a great price. Be sure to pick up the Sunham Coastal Coral 8-Piece Comforter Set at Macy’s while it’s still only $40.

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Every Boomer has a favorite Hall & Oates song. But when yacht rock season rolls around, one hit usually rises to the top: “Rich Girl,” of course.

A witty blue-eyed soul classic, the track became the duo’s first No. 1 hit and transformed Daryl Hall and John Oates into bona fide pop stars.

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Released in the U.K. in the summer of 1976, “Rich Girl” is the second track from Hall & Oates’ fifth studio album, Bigger Than Both of Us. It wasn’t issued as a U.S. single until early 1977, but once it was, it quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The song spent three weeks at No. 1, ending its reign on March 26, 1977.

Nearly 50 years later, “Rich Girl” remains one of yacht rock’s defining anthems, with Ultimate Classic Rock ranking it No. 10 on its most recent list of the greatest yacht rock songs of all time.

“It’s one of the most economical pop songs ever written: two A sections, two B sections (the second extended), a fade-out vocal vamp. In and out. Wham, bam, boom,” the outlet wrote. “Perhaps that's why it’s easy to savor ‘Rich Girl’ 12 times in a row during your morning commute, why hearing it once on the radio is almost maddening.”  

According to American Songwriter, “Rich Girl” is based on a true story—with some facts changed as all true stories do. Instead of a rich girl, the song was inspired by a rich guy named Jeff Walker, the spoiled rich kid who dated Hall’s longtime girlfriend, Sara Allen.

“Sara’s college boyfriend was the heir to a fast-food fortune,” Hall said, per the outlet. “He was an acid casualty. He came over one time, and he was banging off the walls, basically. After he left, I sat down and went, ‘He’s a rich guy, and he’s gone too far.’ And I wrote it about him. And then I said, ‘Rich guy’ doesn’t sound right.”

Oates added, “Obviously, because Daryl is really smart, he realized that ‘Rich Girl’ sounded better than ‘Rich Guy.’ That’s the truth. He had too much money and too many drugs—and he just kind of burned out. He came over to visit one time, and after he left, Daryl came up with the idea.”

And so, “Rich Girl” was born from a real-life encounter turned into a hit.

You’re a rich girl, and you’ve gone too far
‘Cause you know it don’t matter anyway
You can rely on the old man’s money
You can rely on the old man’s money
It’s a b-tch, girl, but it’s gone too far
‘Cause you know it don’t matter anyway
Say money but it won’t get you too far
Get you too far

“Rich Girl” was the first of six No. 1s for the duo. Their second came four years later with “Kiss on My List” (1981), followed by “Private Eyes” (1981), “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” (1982), “Maneater” (1984), and “Out of Touch” (1984).

With its polished musical sophistication and easy, breezy aesthetics, “Rich Girl” will always be one of the smoothest songs with the sharpest bite. Roll the windows down and crank it.

Related: 1971 Rock Classic, the Band’s Last Top 10 Hit, Became a Timeless Feel-Good Anthem

You likely know that diet impacts the health of all of your organs, and the liver is no exception. Loading up on leafy green veggies and lean and plant-based proteins while limiting alcohol and saturated fat are well-documented ways to improve your longevity.

However, we pay less attention to the seasonings we add to our meals, such as garlic, and how they may affect liver function and overall health. Does garlic pass the sniff test? Registered dietitians like Sharniquia White, MS, a culinary dietitian and the founder of YouNiqly Nourishing LLC, point out there's more to garlic than aromatics, even though she admits you can "smell it from a while away."

"Garlic is pungent, super savory and, when roasted, can add a bit of sweetness to your dish," White says.

But is garlic good for the liver? It's a good question, especially with all of the "detox diets" out there.

"If you are healthy and do not have any type of liver disease, your liver is 100% effective at filtering out drugs, toxins and bacteria in the form of urine or stool," Katherine M. Patton, RD, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic, tells Parade. "Cleanses often include high doses of herbal or vitamin and mineral supplements, which have been associated with liver damage due to the stress they put on the liver to filter out the substances."

Food first is generally the way to go when it comes to diet strategy, and garlic can add a boost to your liver. Registered dietitians share what happens to the liver when you eat garlic.

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Is Garlic Good for the Liver?

According to registered dietitians, garlic may provide some benefits for your liver, especially because it may offer some anti-inflammatory properties. However, garlic is not a cure-all for anyone with liver disease, nor will it by itself protect you from developing it.

Is garlic good for the liver?

"Garlic may be good for the liver in certain situations, but mainly as part of an overall healthy diet, not as a treatment on its own," explains Dr. Chris Mohr, Ph.D., RD, a fitness and nutrition advisor for Garage Gym Reviews. "For someone who is generally healthy, adding garlic to meals can still be a good habit, but it probably won’t cause a noticeable liver change [by itself]."

Dr. Mohr says the strongest research to support using garlic to improve liver health comes from people living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Studies, including a 2022 study published in the Journal of Functional Foods, suggest a link between garlic powder supplements and liver enzymes and certain metabolic markers.

Dr. Mohr adds that you won't see any same-day improvement in your liver from garlic. However, Patton points to research indicating that consistently consuming garlic can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress within as little as 12 weeks. She notes that garlic contains bioactive compounds (such as allicin and diallyl disulfide). These compounds may improve antioxidant activity, suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines (proteins and chemical messengers within the body) and help guard against fat accumulation in the liver.

If you continue to consume garlic regularly, Patton explains that you'll notice greater benefits in the months and years that follow. Plus, she notes that daily garlic supplementation can help reduce liver fat, but importantly, this research is on people living with hepatic steatosis (fatty liver). In particular, raw garlic may decrease the risk of worsening liver disease in people with MASLD, according to a study on Chinese men.

"Because chopping, crushing or chewing raw garlic releases more allicin than if you're preparing and consuming cooked garlic, individuals can ingest a high amount of allicin from dietary raw garlic intake," Patton says.

Still, she notes we aren't sure how much raw garlic you'd have to consume to lower your chances of experiencing liver disease progression.

Related: Here’s Exactly What Happens to Your Liver When You Drink Green Tea

How Garlic Can Harm the Liver

Consuming garlic is generally safe, but White notes that people taking certain medications should talk with their doctor about how regular garlic consumption could interact with them. "Garlic could also potentially interact with medications such as Warfarin, Aspirin and other anticoagulant medications," she says.

Also, keep in mind that the liver is part of your digestive system, and garlic isn't always well-tolerated.

"Raw garlic can increase heartburn or cause GI discomfort," White adds.

But Dr. Mohr explains most healthy people don't have issues with garlic, especially liver-wise. Still, he emphasizes that it's vital to talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before starting any new supplement or making long-term, drastic changes to your diet. He adds that garlic supplements are more concentrated than food, which may be especially harmful for people currently living with liver disease or taking medication for another condition.

"But for most healthy people, garlic in normal amounts poses no meaningful long-term risk, since the danger lies in excess rather than in garlic itself," Dr. Mohr says.

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Sources:

• Sharniquia White, MS, a culinary dietitian and the founder of YouNiqly Nourishing LLC
• Katherine M. Patton, RD, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic
• Dr. Chris Mohr, Ph.D., RD, a fitness and nutrition advisor for Garage Gym Reviews
• Liver Cleansing Imposters: An Analysis of Popular Online Liver Supplements. American Journal of Gastroenterology
• Effects of garlic supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Functional Foods.
• Effect of garlic powder supplementation on hepatic steatosis, liver enzymes and lipid profile in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial. British Journal of Nutrition.
• Plant‐Based Foods and Their Bioactive Compounds on Fatty Liver Disease: Effects, Mechanisms and Clinical Application. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.
• Association between dietary raw garlic intake and newly diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a population-based study. European Journal of Endocrinology.

Fans of psychedelic rock are likely familiar with the 1967 song "Incense and Peppermints" by Strawberry Alarm Clock, off the band's first album, also titled Incense and Peppermints. Despite being almost 60 years old, the memorable tune is still being recognized for being quite unusual for a mainstream song.

On July 18, the publication American Songwriter featured the number on a list of the "3 psychedelic rock songs from 1967 that made pop radio feel like a fever dream." The other two songs included on the list are The Beatles' “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Get Me to the World On Time” by The Electric Prunes.

George Bunnell Shared How the Song Came to Be in a 2024 Interview

American Songwriter reported that "Incense and Peppermints" secured the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 spot the year it was released. The band's former bassist, George Bunnell, discussed the popularity of "Incense and Peppermints" during a 2024 interview with Psychedelic Scene. He described the tune as "very catchy" and a song that "people latch onto."

"They want to hear it again. You know, it's like you can't just hear it once, kind of a thing. Anyway, so it really took a life of its own," said Bunnell during the interview.

In addition, he said that their record label, Uni Records, had radio programmer Bill Drake"put it on all of his stations," increasing the song's popularity.

In the Psychedelic Scene interview, Bunnell also shared that the band's "keyboard player Mark [Weitz] and lead guitar player Ed King" had written the instrumental of the song that ended up being "Incense and Peppermint." According to Bunnell, they had intended to release it as a fully instrumental track. However, the band's producer Frank Slay had John S. Carter pen lyrics for the song. Bunnell said Carter told him that he ended up writing the song pretty hastily.

"He did it kind of in a rush because there was like a couple of weeks that had gone by, and Frank Slay told him, 'Look, I need it. I need it.' And Carter was in Denver, and so he said, 'Okay, okay, okay.' John Carter told me that he wrote them on toilet paper in the bathroom at an airport," recalled Bunnell.

The bassist went on to say that Carter came up with the lyrics, which he described as "odd" and "pretty cool," with the help of a rhyming dictionary.

"He goes, 'Yeah, I had a rhyming dictionary with me, and I just started putting things together that went with incense and peppermints. And it was meaningless nouns, 'then turn on tune in turn your eyes around look at yourself' and all these different funny lyrics.' And so he was taking things that had somewhat meaning to them, but then it was mostly nonsense," continued Bunnell during the Psychedelic Scene interview.

Some husbands book a flight. Benny Blanco booked passage across the Atlantic Ocean.

The producer, married to Selena Gomez since September 2025, posted a TikTok showing himself aboard a ship somewhere in open water, on-screen text reading, "POV: ur traveling across the atlantic in the titanic to see ur wife bc ur scared of flying." He captioned it "the things we do for love," with Sam Cooke's 1962 hit "Nothing Can Change This Love" playing underneath.

Gomez has been in London since May filming the sixth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, and the couple have leaned on public affection to bridge the distance. On June 10, she posted photos with Blanco and wrote that "distance means so little when someone means so much." His current voyage, which typically takes a week or more to complete, is timed to land him in London before her 34th birthday on July 22.

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This isn't Blanco's first transatlantic workaround. He described a similar trip to Jimmy Fallon back in 2024, made while working on Ed Sheeran's Divide album: "I don't fly," he said. "I took a boat to Europe. I literally take the Titanic to Europe. It's the same boat, when you're on the boat, like day three, they're like, 'This is where the Titanic sank.'" He added that he and Sheeran "watched Titanic in bed cuddling on the fourth night."

Blanco has reportedly been working to face the fear directly and took his first flight in more than eight years earlier in 2026, though the ocean route remains his default for longer international travel. He and Gomez are said to aim for reunions every few weeks while she's overseas.

The gesture arrives during a packed stretch for Blanco professionally. He's preparing to release his new album, Hermoso, on August 14, and recently put out the single "Joven y Salvaje" with Bb trickz. None of that stopped him from choosing a week at sea over a seven-hour flight.

Well, it says a lot that Blanco would rather spend eight uncomfortable days on a boat than miss his wife's birthday. Fans online have are already adding it to the couple's long list of over-the-top displays, proof that the distance between London and wherever Blanco happens to be working (or docked) is never too much.

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Very few rock bands had a debut era as successful as that of Boston. The 1970s band burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut album in 1976, with the lead single becoming a true classic.

"More Than a Feeling" was released as a single on Boston's first album in late 1976, and the track was special for the band. It came together over years of hard work, and the demo for "More Than a Feeling" is what finally got Boston a recording contract.

When it finally came out as the single for Boston's first album, all the hard work paid off. "More Than a Feeling" quickly started climbing the music charts. It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, and over months of constant improvement, it finally peaked at No. 5 at the end of the year. In total, the track charted for 19 straight weeks.

"More Than a Feeling" didn't become a No. 1 hit for Boston, but it solidified its place as the band's signature song. As Boston continued releasing music over the years, the track remained one of their best.

Musician and band member Tom Scholz wrote about the song-making process on Boston's website years ago. He recalled how the demo came together over five years, with guitarist Barry Goudreau and drummer Jim Masdea helping him with the recording. Brad Delp then followed as the vocalist.

Together, they created a bunch of demo tracks, and finally, Epic Records gave Boston a recording contract. With the deal, Boston was finally able to release their debut record.

Related: 1991 Rock Song, Written in 5 Minutes, Remains a Classic 35 Years Later

Scholz said of the experience, "This six-song demo and subsequent album turned the disco-crazed music industry on its head, and broke all the known rules for succeeding in the world of rock and roll."

Boston was a huge success, with three of the album's singles becoming Top 40 hits. Over time, it has gone on to sell over 17 million copies. As for "More Than a Feeling," it remains a classic rock staple, with one critic saying "it might even be the greatest rock song ever created."

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In 1971, Yes released a song that showcased everything progressive rock was capable of.

Clocking in at nearly 11 minutes, "Heart of the Sunrise" closed the band's landmark album, Fragile, with an ambitious blend of intricate musicianship, shifting time signatures and sweeping melodies. Although it has often lived in the shadow of the album's biggest hit, "Roundabout," the song has earned a lasting reputation as one of the finest compositions in Yes' catalog.

Its complexity was no accident.

Written by Jon Anderson, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford, "Heart of the Sunrise" combined thunderous instrumental passages with moments of surprising restraint, creating a musical journey that reflected both the excitement and isolation of modern city life. Anderson later explained that the lyrics were inspired by arriving in London at dawn and watching the city come to life, contrasting its energy with a longing for peace and human connection.

"'Heart of the Sunrise' is a great piece," Anderson told Songfacts. "One of the things that was always important for Yes was to create music for the stage to perform, not to make a record. We were very lucky to go in the studio and make records, but our main game was to put on a show and entertain the audience, and in doing so we put that into the record. So by '71, '72, we were stretching our wings to do longer-form pieces on stage."

The song also captured Yes at a pivotal moment in its evolution.

Fragile was the first album to feature keyboard virtuoso Rick Wakeman, whose classically influenced playing became a defining element of the band's sound. But the band was not an overnight success.

"It was very gradual," Anderson told Louder. "We found a manager who had ties to America, and then suddenly we're going over there with Jethro Tull [in mid-1971]. They'd had a big record [with the Aqualung album], and the first show was in front of ten thousand people, all looking at me. I was shaking. I could sing a little bit and play tambourine, but that was all. So I watched Ian Anderson, and I saw he had a choreography - he knew exactly how to do something at a certain time in the song. So I went: 'Oh, that's how you do it…' Cos I used to stand there like an idiot. I still stand there like an idiot. The next time we went to America, we were driving somewhere and "Roundabout" came on the radio."

Alongside Steve Howe's inventive guitar work, Chris Squire's unmistakable bass lines and Bill Bruford's dynamic drumming, "Heart of the Sunrise" demonstrated why Yes was quickly becoming one of progressive rock's most adventurous bands.

"It was the most complete but precise example of what Yes was doing," said Squire.

Despite never being released as a single, the track became a centerpiece of the band's live performances. Over the decades, it has appeared on numerous concert albums and remained a favorite among longtime fans, who often rank it alongside Yes' greatest works despite receiving far less mainstream attention than songs like "Roundabout" or "Owner of a Lonely Heart."

More than 50 years after its release, "Heart of the Sunrise" continues to stand as one of progressive rock's defining epics. Overshadowed commercially but revered by fans, it remains a reminder that some of the most influential songs aren’t always the biggest hits.

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More than six decades after forming one of the most influential bands in music history, Mick JaggerandKeith Richards are finally sharing the artists who sit atop their personal musical Mount Rushmores.

The two Rolling Stones legends, both 82, discussed the musicians who shaped their sound during a new Billboard cover story celebrating the band's latest album, Foreign Tongues. While their answers overlapped in key places, each also highlighted different pioneers whose influence helped define the Stones' unmistakable blend of rock, blues and rhythm and blues.

Asked who would make the Rolling Stones' Mount Rushmore of influences, Jagger didn't hesitate to begin with one obvious choice—Chuck Berry. The interviewer asked them because the new album includes a cover of Berry's song "Beautiful Delilah," plus the Stones' first single back in 1963 was a cover of Berry's "Come On."

"He definitely would be up there," Jagger said of Berry before adding, "I suppose Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis maybe, Little Richard."

Richards' list shared Berry and Muddy Waters but leaned even deeper into Chicago blues.

"Oh, it would have to be Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, through the harp of Little Walter Jacobs," Richards said. "And then you go through the old litany of the '50s and '60s and the Chicago blues roster, John Lee Hooker. An amazing period in time, the '50s, for the ways of recording."

The answers reflect the musical foundation that has been part of the Rolling Stones since the beginning. Before becoming one of the world's biggest rock bands, the group started by playing American blues and R&B songs, eventually transforming those influences into a songwriting partnership that produced classics like "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Jumpin' Jack Flash," "Gimme Shelter" and countless others.

While Jagger's list stretched from blues giants to early rock-and-roll trailblazers like Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, Richards highlighted blues innovators including Jimmy Reed, Little Walter and John Lee Hooker, underscoring the slightly different musical paths that have complemented each other throughout their 60-plus years together.

The interview comes as the Rolling Stones celebrate the release of Foreign Tongues, their second album of original material in three years. Produced once again by Andrew Watt, the album features guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Chad Smith and Bruno Mars while continuing the creative resurgence that began with 2023's Grammy-winning Hackney Diamonds.

Even after decades at the top of rock music, Jagger and Richards' answers make one thing clear: they still see themselves as students of the artists who came before them.

Related: 'One of the Most Important Partnerships in the History of Modern Music' Began 69 Years Ago Today

Mel Robbins is booked and busy. As a global bestselling author, motivational speaker, and podcast host, the multi-hyphenate can add another accolade to her résumé: one of Amazon's hottest-selling authors. Her latest viral sensation, The Let Them Theory, just jumped two spots to No. 2 on Amazon's most-sold nonfiction book tally.

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Published in December 2024, the “Life-Changing Tool That Millions Can’t Stop Talking About” (as it’s subtitled) offers a practical mindset framework for protecting one’s peace. Built around a two-word philosophy, “Let Them,” Robbins’ book teaches readers to stop wasting time on other people’s behaviors and focus on the only thing they can control: themselves.

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The theory of “Let Them” originated in 2022, when poet and author Cassie Phillips posted a poem with a similar message to social media. Feeling isolated, she turned to her computer and wrote several lines of imperative thinking like, “If they want to go weeks without talking to you, LET THEM.”

The writing was an attempt to “get through the day knowing I didn’t have anybody but myself,” Phillips told The Atlantic. She was “learning not to give up on other people, but understanding I had to trust myself.”

In a now viral video posted to Instagram, Robbins shared the moment she learned of the theory herself: “I just heard about this thing called the ‘Let Them Theory.’ I freaking love this.”

She continued, “If your friends are not inviting you out to brunch this weekend, let them. If the person you’re really attracted to isn't interested in a commitment, let them. If your kids do not want to get up and go to that thing with you this week, let them stay home. So much time and energy is wasted on forcing other people to match our expectations.”

She concludes the video with, “If they’re not showing up how you want them to show up, do not try to force them to change; let them be themselves because they are revealing who they are to you. Just let them—and then you get to choose what you do next.”

According to Bookshop.org, The Let Them Theory was the No. 1 nonfiction bestseller of 2025. It’s been translated into more than 65 languages and sold more than 10 million copies in its first year.

Prior to The Let Them Theory, Robbins had another viral sensation with The 5 Second Rule, a guide to enriching life and destroying doubt in just five seconds.

In addition to books, Robbins hosts her self-titled podcast, which is the most-shared and most-followed podcast in the world. In 2025, it was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, the world’s first ever for a podcast.

The Let Them Theory is available at amazon.com.  

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Actor Mandy Moore shared a candid look at her postpartum body on social media this week, giving her followers an unfiltered view of the physical changes that come with having three children in rapid succession.

The 42-year-old This Is Us star posted a video to her Instagram Story on July 16 that addressed her physical appearance. Wearing a crop top and leggings, Moore stood in front of a mirror and used her hands to pinch and rub her stomach, highlighting the area for her followers.

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“After 3 kids in 3 1/2 years, this is what my body is….” Moore wrote in the caption overlaying the clip. “Loose skin and all.”

Moore shares three children with her husband, Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith. The couple’s family includes five-year-old son Gus, three-year-old son Ozzie, and 21-month-old daughter Lou. Moore has spent the majority of the last five years navigating pregnancies, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.

Immediately following the mirror selfie, Moore uploaded a second video to her Instagram Story documenting her return to physical training. The footage showed the star inside a gym executing a high-intensity exercise circuit. In the clip, she jumps up to grip a pull-up bar, drops down onto a fitness box, completes an incline push-up against the surface of the box, and then immediately repeats the entire movement sequence.

Moore used the caption of the workout video to clarify her perspective on fitness, explicitly stating that her goal is consistency and longevity rather than athletic perfection. "Also, I’m super awkward and not a natural athlete,” Moore wrote alongside the training footage, “but I’m committed to getting stronger for the long run.”

The social media updates are part of an ongoing trend for Moore, who has frequently used her platform to document the daily realities of motherhood, including both the physical adjustments and the logistical challenges of raising three toddlers.

Later in the same day's string of posts, Moore shared an additional text slide detailing a humorous, unscripted interaction she had with her oldest son, Gus, highlighting the good-natured, lighthearted banter of her household. “On our way to camp this morning, Gus asked me if I was going to die before dad because I’m older than him. BURN,”  wrote Moore. The Walk to Remember star continued, “I told him I’m only a year older than @taylordawesgoldsmith, geez.”

Megan Fox recently posted a racy lingerie shoot that has fans thinking it’s a preview for Jennifer’s Body 2. And while the overwhelming majority of Fox’s fans praised the jaw-droppingly stunning pics, one critic had something pretty harsh to say.

Along with comments such as, “The most beautiful woman on earth” and “Beautiful dark angel,” one person seemingly trolled the actress, writing, “This sh** is so unbelievably embarrassing for a 40 year old mom to be posting. 16 year old tublr sh**.”

Yes, Fox is 40. And yes, Fox is a mom. She has four children, Noah (born in 2012), Bodi (born in 2014), and Journey (born in 2016) with ex-husband Brian Austin Green and one-year-old Saga Blade Fox-Baker (born in 2025) with ex-fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. But “unbelievably embarrassing?” It doesn’t look like anyone, including Megan, agrees.

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The actress clapped back at her critic with a one-two punch to the Internet troll and her past beaus, replying, “Which one of my exes is this.” And of course, plenty of her supporters chimed in with their own take: “I genuinely don’t think she would care about what you think,” and “Not as embarrassing as a grown man creating troll accounts to pester celebrities.” 

One commenter pointed out, “Her being 40 means she has to wear turtleneck sweaters and granny panties? Is she supposed to seclude herself in her basement, knitting sweaters while drinking prune juice? You’re acting like she’s 80,” while others added, “When a 40 yr old mother of four children looks like that, well duh yes 100%” and, “Age has nothing to do with how you dress or express yourself through artistic outlets. Once you become a mom and get to 40, you don’t have to now start wearing ugly unflattering clothes and stay at home with your only activities being collecting knick-knacks and following conspiracy theories on Facebook.”

Even though there’s no debate on Megan looking absolutely amazing in these pics, some fans questioned whether the carousel of scholarship snapshots was actually a promo for her upcoming film. When one commenter asked, “Is this a Jennifer’s Body 2 tease?” Megan responded directly to the question with a person shrugging emoji and a hand over the mouth emoji. 

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Last October, when rumors that Diablo Cody would write a script for the sequel, Jennifer’s Body director Karyn Kusama told Deadline, “I know she’s working on it right now, and I’m very excited to hear what comes of it.” Earlier this week, other entertainment news outlets reported that Jennifer’s Body 2 (starring Fox and Amanda Seyfried) could start shooting this coming October. 

In celebration of her ‘Loveland’ album release, ethereal indie rock songstress Suki Waterhouse sat down with Teen Vogue to discuss the songs that shaped her life. With her perfect shag and vintage style, you’d expect to hear “You Don’t Own Me” by Leslie Gore on the Playlist of My Life series but Sisqó and Lil Jon? Color us surprised (and impressed.)

Looking back on her school dance memories in England, Waterhouse recalled that the early 2000s soundtrack included "Thong Song," along with Chingy's "Right Thurr," Lil Jon's "Get Low" and Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me." "I feel like Lil Jon's 'Get Low' just allowed you to really come out of your shell," she said.

When asked to name her "main character" song, Waterhouse didn't hesitate, choosing Leslie Gore's feminist anthem "You Don't Own Me." "That's very main character energy," she explained. She also cited No Doubt's "Just a Girl" as another defining track, noting that Gwen Stefani's influence even found its way into her own songwriting. Waterhouse pointed out that her song "Notting Hill" references the famous movie quote, "I'm just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love her."

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For heartbreak, Waterhouse picked Fiona Apple and Elvis Costello's live performance of "I Want You," calling it "the most heart-wrenching performance of Fiona Apple's I've ever seen."

She also shouted out Gabrielle's "Dreams," Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You," and artists including Sharon Van Etten, Cat Power, Lucinda Williams and Ani DiFranco as major musical influences. And if she ever had to walk into a boxing match? Waterhouse already has the perfect entrance music picked out. "I'd probably be doing it to 'I'm Really, Really Hot' by Missy Elliott," she joked. "That would be pretty scary to my opponent, I think."

Waterhouse's new album, Loveland, is out now, and the singer is also preparing to hit the road on tour. No Doubt, fans can only hope some of these iconic songs make their way into a future setlist.

Nikolai Timofeevich Zhilyakov, 79, survived being stranded alone in the Russian wilderness for nine days after a routine fishing trip turned into a fight for survival.

Zhilyakov went fishing in a forested area of Sakhalin Island, in eastern Russia, on July 6, according to Russian outlets ASTV, Rg.ru, and Izvestia, which cited the country's Ministry of Emergency Situations. When he failed to return, a multi-agency search effort was launched after his car was later found abandoned in the area.

Nine days later, on July 15, volunteers assisting with the search located Zhilyakov on the bank of the Pilevka River, roughly half a mile from where his car had been left. According to the outlets, he had tried to cut his own way out of the dense forest, but was ultimately unable to find his way to safety on his own. The Ministry of Emergency Situations described him as "exhausted" at the time he was found.

Footage of the rescue shows crews scanning the riverbank with a search-and-rescue dog before carrying Zhilyakov out of the woods on a stretcher. In one clip, he can be seen drinking water with visibly shaky hands.

Zhilyakov's son, Vladimir Zhilyakov, thanked the rescue teams in a video message shared after his father was found safe. "Thank you all so much for the miraculous rescue of our dad," he said, according to ASTV. "May God grant you all good health and long life."

The Ministry of Emergency Situations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Wilderness rescues involving elderly hikers or anglers have made headlines before. In 2024, a Russian man survived 67 days adrift on a small boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, one of the coldest bodies of water in East Asia, though his brother and teenage son did not survive the ordeal. His wife later said his weight may have played a role in helping him endure the extreme conditions.

Britney Spears' son is weighing in on rumors that his mom has been cloned.

On Friday, July 17, Jayden James, 19, appeared to be riding in a car with one of his friends when they decided to go live on Instagram. Jayden's friend was reading some of the comments when someone asked if Jayden found it "silly" that people were spreading rumors about his mom not actually being alive.

"I hop on TikTok and I see this one video that has 1.2 million likes, and the caption is like, ‘The biggest theory ever: Is Britney Spears still alive?'" Jayden said during the livestream that was shared by a fan page on Instagram. "Like, bro, you can go to her page and see her right now."

"It makes me know that a lot of the stuff on media is exaggerated and fake," he stated. "People know how gullible people are, and they use that to their advantage. Anyone that sees it on media, they just see it and if it has a lot of likes, they [believe] it. They don’t even research it, they’re just, ‘Wow, yeah, it’s crazy. I believe it," he continued.

Jayden rarely speaks publicly about his mother—or anything, for that matter. He and his older brother, Sean Preston (who goes by Preston), have been shielded from the public eye for most of their lives. While the boys have made appearances on their mom's social media accounts over the years, those blips have been few and far between.

As far as the cloning rumors go, it's just one of the possible conspiracy theories that some fans have come up with to explain the pop star's erratic behavior, whether on social media or out in public.

Several fans—the majority who don't believe any of the clone theories—took to the comments section of the Instagram post to support Jayden's comments.

"He’s very well spoken, idk that I’ve heard him speak before. This might be the most randomly reassuring thing we’ve heard from anyone close to her in awhile. I feel bad that he and Sean Preston have to deal with all the bs," one person wrote.

"I mean they make valid points! All these conspiracy theories are ridiculous and so embarrassing," someone else said, adding, "Made up by crazy obsessed fans! As a huge fan myself, I don’t believe any of it. She’s not dead, she’s just living her life and doing what she wants! But somehow fans around the world can’t accept that and are only causing negative damage! I pray she doesn’t see half the crazy comments people post! Move on, let her just be!"

Both Jayden and Preston have spent much of their lives living with their dad, Kevin Federline, who moved to Hawaii in 2023. The boys have been spending more time with their mom lately, however, as evidenced by her own social media posts.

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There’s no denying that special feeling when you finally come across a striking furniture piece at an antique shop. However, antiquing can be very time-consuming, and not to mention, expensive. As an efficient alternative, you can find some gorgeous vintage-inspired pieces online for a fraction of the price, like Walmart’s bestselling Hlr Storage Cabinet. 

Right now, you can score it marked down from its already fantastic price! The two-door version of this sideboard normally retails for $190, but it’s currently on sale for just $135 in blue, black, and green. There's also a four-door version available in various hues starting at just $163.

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While not a true vintage find, this cabinet looks like it was plucked straight out of an antique store. It boasts gorgeous, ornate doors adorned with a carved hollow design. The design features a floral medallion in the center as the focal point, surrounded by detailed scrollwork patterns that give it depth and texture. It has a weathered finish with darkened tones that make it feel truly like an antique. 

Matching the aesthetic of the carved doors, the handles have the same distressed finish and hollow ornate cutouts. Adding to the vintage-inspired design, the legs have a bubble-like silhouette that slightly tapers towards the bottom.

As functional as it is decorative, this sideboard offers a spacious interior to help declutter and streamline your home. It has a two-tier shelf, designed to maximize space. You can adjust the middle shelf between three different levels to accommodate the height of various objects. Depending on your needs, you can also take the entire shelf out to fit larger and taller items. 

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Made of wood and medium-density fiberboard (MDF), this storage cabinet is incredibly sturdy and durable, according to customers. The two-door sideboard measures around 31 inches wide and tall, and is 16 inches deep. Several shoppers noted that it fits well in their small spaces. 

Versatile and charming, this piece will look fabulous anywhere in your home, elevating the aesthetic of any room you put it in. Reviewers mentioned that they use it as a media stand, coffee bar, and storage unit by their entryway — the possibilities are endless. You can use it to store linens in your laundry room, clothes and accessories in your bedroom, toiletries in your bathroom, or even shoes in your foyer! 

“It will bring any home to life,” one reviewer raved. Another shopper described it as “gorgeous, stunning, and sturdy.” A third commented that it’s “super cute and easy to assemble!”

Related: Walmart's Stackable Outdoor Chair Set Is a 'Beautiful' Space-Saver for Patios and Decks

Whether you want to get a head start on your spring organizing or just want to add an accent piece in your home that’s as decorative as it is functional, head over to Walmart and snag the Hlr Storage Cabinet while it’s still on sale for as low as $135! 

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Will Ferrell may be a comic genius, but his handsome son, Magnus Ferrell, is a rising music star.

Will, 59, skyrocketed to fame on Saturday Night Live before he became a movie titan with films like Old School, Step Brothers, Anchorman, and Elf. Now starring in the new Netflix series The Hawk, Ferrell is the proud dad of three sons. But one of those sons, 22-year-old Magnus, is a rising music star.

Check out Magnus as he performs the title track off his new album, "Asleep Talking," below:

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What is The Hawk About?

Ferrell stars in his new Netflix series, The Hawk. Playing golfer Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, Ferrell appeared in the teaser trailer for The Hawk in a hot pink golf shirt with bright blonde curly hair that sticks out of a visor bearing his name. A voice-over can be heard saying, “This summer, a legend returns. An icon. A champion. An American hero.” As Hawkins mouths along, the voice-over continues: “His name: Lonnie ‘The Hawk’ Hawkins.”

Hawkins continues by saying, “That’s me. I’m him. That’s who they’re talking about. If you were wondering.”

The show debuted on July 16, and the official description of the series reads as follows:

“Lonnie’s return to the world stage comes more than two decades after his seminal 2004 season. He’s bringing along his entire entourage: son Lance, a pro golfer in his own right; estranged wife Stacy; Lance’s fiancée, social-media influencer Natalie; and new caddie Sam. Of course, there are still old rivals left to vanquish: Golden Fisk, the pro golfer who’s beaten Lonnie twice; PGA TOUR board member Anton; even Stacy’s new beau, Radford. No one ever said this would be easy.”

Shannon has the role of his estranged wife, Stacy. Check out the teaser trailer below:

Who Does Ferrell Star With in the Series?

Ferrell, who has an endless array of comedy films under his belt, including Old School, Anchorman, Step Brothers, and Elf, is making a big change with his turn to television with The Hawk. However, he’s surrounding himself with several key players. When Netflix announced the new series, they also let out another exciting piece of news: The actor would reunite with his Saturday Night Live co-star, Molly Shannon, in the series. While the duo has reunited several times for film projects over the years, this is an exciting opportunity to see them together on the TV screen once again. The 10-episode comedy series, which is Ferrell’s first, will also star Shannon as his estranged wife, Stacy. Word on the web is that fellow SNL alum Chris Parnell (that’s Dr. Leo Spaceman for our fellow 30 Rock fans) will also appear, as will Luke Wilson and Fortune Feimster.

Related: Molly Shannon Shares a Heartwarming Memory of Chris Farley’s ‘SNL’ Pre-Show Tradition

Maintaining a heart-healthy diet is easiest when you can prepare your meals at home. That way, you have complete control over the ingredients, including how much salt is added. If you have high blood pressure, eating out can feel like navigating a minefield. It’s hard to know how much sodium is actually in the entree you’re considering.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foods from fast food restaurants contain an average of 1,848 milligrams of sodium per 1,000 calories. It’s even worse when it comes to dine-in restaurant food. Foods from dine-in restaurants have an average of 2,090 milligrams of sodium per 1,000 calories. To put that in perspective, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend keeping sodium under 2,300 milligrams a day because too much sodium increases blood pressure.

It’s unrealistic to plan on eating all of your meals at home. You still want to be able to enjoy dinners out with loved ones. Sometimes—especially when you’re traveling—fast food is your only option. With that in mind, Parade spoke with cardiologists about what people with high blood pressure should keep in mind when ordering at fast food restaurants. 

Related: From McDonald's to Chick-fil-A, Nutritionists Say These Are the Healthiest Fast Food Options

Why Diet Is Still Important Even if You’re Taking a Blood Pressure-Lowering Medication

If you’re taking medication to lower your blood pressure, you may be wondering why you have to consider your diet at all. Isn’t it the medication’s job to lower your blood pressure? “Most high blood pressure is controlled rather than permanently ‘reversed,’ and medication is only one part of that control. I tell patients that blood pressure medicine is not a permission slip to ignore diet,” says Dr. Weston Hickey, MD, FACC, FSCAI, a cardiologist with Willowbrook Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, Texas.  

Dr. Hickey explains that while medication can help keep blood pressure levels in check, as soon as someone stops taking it, levels will go back up. “Think of it less like an antibiotic that clears an infection and more like a thermostat quietly holding the temperature down,” he says. “Treating high blood pressure with medication while ignoring your diet is like turning on the air conditioning during a Texas summer but leaving all the doors and windows wide open. The medication is working hard to lower the pressure, but a high-sodium, highly processed diet is actively pushing it back up.”

Related: We Asked 4 Cardiac Dietitians About the Best Drink To Lower Blood Pressure and They All Said the Same Thing

Dr. Alex Gyftopoulos, MD, a preventive cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, points out that maintaining a heart-healthy diet helps prevent obesity and high cholesterol, two other important parts of caring for your heart that a blood pressure-lowering medication doesn’t address.

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The Worst Fast Food Items for High Blood Pressure

Unfortunately, most foods on fast food restaurant menus aren’t exactly great for heart health—or health in general. Dr. Gyftopoulos says that the worst foods for high blood pressure include anything highly processed and high in sodium. 

Dr. Hickey agrees.

“The single biggest offender in fast food is sodium, and it's largely hidden. Salt acts like a sponge in your bloodstream. Where sodium goes, water follows, so a high-salt meal pulls extra fluid into your blood vessels. More fluid in the same set of pipes means more pressure pushing against the walls—that's your blood pressure rising,” he says.

While you probably already know that means skipping the French fries, some highly salted foods that many people may overlook include burger buns, cheese, pickles, seasoning on meat and breading on fried food, Dr. Hickey says, adding that fast food items that include refined carbs, saturated fat and sugar are also important to minimize. That means skipping items like breaded chicken nuggets, burgers and soda.

Related: The One Thing You Should Never Do Immediately After Waking up if You Have High Blood Pressure

What To Eat Instead 

Want a fast food order that’s cardiologist-approved? Here are five options to consider.

1. Salad, without the dressing

Most fast food restaurants do offer salads, offering a healthier alternative to the burger-and-fries combos. “Diets rich in fresh vegetables support healthy blood pressure,” Dr. Gyftopoulos says of why salad is a great fast food option for people with hypertension.

If you can, Dr. Hickey suggests adding heart-healthy foods like grilled chicken, avocado, beans, nuts or seeds. He points out that beans, avocado, nuts and seeds all have potassium, which helps balance out sodium.

When ordering your salad, both cardiologists say to skip the dressing, which is often high in sodium or sugar. If a naked salad sounds unappetizing to you, Dr. Hickey recommends having the dressing on the side, which is a way to control how much you consume. And if you can choose between an oily dressing and a creamy one, go for the oily option.

2. Burrito or burrito bowl 

Taco Bell or Chipotle can be great fast food options when it comes to eating for heart health. “Beans are a good source of protein and fiber, which can be an important part of a healthy diet,” Dr. Gyftopoulos says, and Dr. Hickey adds to this, calling beans a superfood for blood pressure.

Even though bean-based entrees are heart-healthy, many can still be high in sodium. Dr. Gyftopoulos points out that most fast food restaurants provide nutrition information in-store or online, which is worth giving a read and checking out the sodium before ordering.

If you’re building a burrito bowl, Dr. Hickey recommends making beans the foundation and adding veggies, grilled chicken and fresh salsa or pico de gallo, which has less sodium than salsa that isn’t freshly made. When making your bowl, he says to skip the sour cream and cheese, which can be high in saturated fat and sodium.

3. Grilled chicken nuggets

If you’re a chicken nugget lover, it’s worth seeking out a Chick-fil-A to satisfy your craving. It’s one of the few fast food restaurants that offers grilled nuggets instead of ones that are breaded.

“Choosing grilled chicken over fried is one of the easiest and most effective swaps you can make at a drive-thru. When chicken is breaded and fried, it acts like a sponge for unhealthy saturated and trans fats, and the breading itself is heavily salted. Grilled chicken bypasses the fryer oil and the salty crust, drastically reducing both the sodium content and the inflammatory fats that stiffen blood vessels over time,” Dr. Hickey says.

When eating your nuggets, Dr. Hickey suggests just being mindful of the dipping sauces, which can be high in sodium.

4. Grilled chicken sandwich 

Nowhere near a Chick-fil-A? Grilled chicken sandwiches (found at fast food joints like Culver’s, Panera Bread and Subway) are the next best thing—especially if you can add lettuce and tomato. 

Dr. Gyftopolous explains that grilling uses less oil and other fats compared to frying, which makes grilled chicken sandwiches lower in calories than breaded chicken sandwiches. “This may better support the goal of maintaining a healthy body weight and, by extension, a healthy blood pressure,” he says.

5. Spinach feta wrap or egg bites

Starbucks’ spinach feta wrap and egg bites are both heart-healthy orders, according to both cardiologists. “Egg-based meals can be a better choice than pastries, doughnuts or breakfast sandwiches made with processed meat. Eggs provide protein and can improve satiety, while vegetables such as spinach, kale, mushrooms and peppers add fiber and beneficial nutrients,” Dr. Hickey says.

As with other fast food items, both cardiologists say that these egg-based foods can still be high in sodium, so it’s a good idea to check the nutrition panel online if it’s not available in stores. 

Tips for ordering

When it comes to navigating fast food restaurants while trying to support your blood pressure, Dr. Hickey says to focus on these five guidelines: 

1. Choose grilled instead of fried.
2. Get sauces and dressings on the side.
3. Drink water instead of soda.
4. Add vegetables or beans.
5. Skip the extra cheese and processed meat.

“Those five decisions can travel with you to any restaurant, from fast food to fine dining,” he says. And they’re good guidelines to follow for everyone, not just people with high blood pressure.

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Sources

• Reducing sodium in restaurant foods is an opportunity for choice. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Dr. Weston Hickey, MD, FACC, FSCAI, cardiologist with Willowbrook Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, Texas.
• Dr. Alex Gyftopoulos, MD, preventive cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.

Around 9 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, July 16, a man was able to get past security at 30 Rockefeller Center and make his way toward the Today set. That individual, identified as Andrew Truelove, was reportedly looking for longtime weatherman Al Roker. When he couldn't find Roker, Truelove allegedly lunged toward anchor Craig Melvin and hurled a racial slur at him, according to TMZ. He was taken into custody and is now facing hate crime charges, per the report.

Fortunately, no one was injured.

"There was a security incident this morning at the TODAY show studio. An individual entered an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A," a spokesperson for Today said in a statement. "The person approached anchor Craig Melvin, who alerted security. The individual was detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident. There was no altercation, and no one was injured."

Before the scary incident unfolded during the live broadcast, many believe they spotted Truelove hanging out on the plaza in the area directly behind where Savannah Guthrie was sitting. According to TMZ, the man appeared to be pacing back and forth while smoking -- and was wearing the same clothes and had similar features as the man who was arrested a short time later.

Here is the actual video of Andrew Lovelace walking behind the glass while Savannah Guthrie is filming. It is not AI, I pulled this clip directly from the 7/16 Today Show YouTube page. The guy is smoking and pacing.

Credit to @Lkmae5505 for first sharing that this footage was… pic.twitter.com/TLtZZbMmI2

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The outlet confirmed that Truelove, 41, has a criminal record. He is facing 15 years in prison if convicted, per People. Both Melvin and Roker have been granted protective orders, according to the report.

"Thankfully, he was apprehended quickly, he was placed under arrest, we are cooperating fully with NYPD as they investigate the matter, and we are just very happy that everyone is safe," Melvin said after the incident.

Truelove is due in court on July 22.

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Just weeks after its release, Brooke Averick's debut novel is already becoming one of the books readers can’t stop talking about.

Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It is currently ranked No. 34 on Goodreads' "Most Read Books This Week" list, placing it alongside bestselling titles from some of the biggest names in contemporary fiction. The weekly ranking tracks the books Goodreads members in the United States marked as finished over the past seven days, offering a snapshot of what's capturing readers’ attention.

Published earlier this year, Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It marks the fiction debut from podcaster, comedian, and content creator Brooke Averick, who is known to many fans online as Lady Efron.

The romantic comedy follows 29 year-old Phoebe Berman, a hopeless romantic whose severe intimacy anxiety has left her approaching her 30th birthday as a virgin. Determined to change that, she creates a 30-day plan to finally lose her virginity, only to discover that finding love may require confronting herself first.

"I think we went through a really amazing era where we had really sexually empowered, confident female leads, which is amazing, and I love reading about them," Averick told Audible. "But I also can't relate to them, necessarily. I am somebody who's really anxious when it comes to dating and I'm not confident in that area, and I was waiting for that character to come along. Then it just got to a point where I was like, 'Oh, I'm going to write it myself.' And so that's how Phoebe was born."

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The novel has resonated with readers thanks to its blend of sharp humor, romance, and candid discussions about anxiety, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. While the premise is comedic, the story also explores the pressures of adulthood and the expectations people place on themselves, giving it emotional depth alongside its laugh-out-loud moments.

"I wanted to explore this idea of someone who's really, really successful, but just kind of struggles in this one aspect," Averick told People. "It also just speaks to that your life can be really full outside of romantic love, and there's a lot of love that make up love stories," she says. "They don't all have to be romantic."

Rather than centering on someone whose entire life is falling apart, she envisioned a successful woman with supportive friendships and a fulfilling career who simply struggles with one deeply personal obstacle.

The novel's popularity has also extended beyond Goodreads. Shortly after publication, Netflix announced plans to adapt Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It into a feature film, with Averick serving as an executive producer. The adaptation will be written by Sarah Heyward, though casting and a release date have not yet been announced.

Its appearance on Goodreads' "Most Read Books This Week" list is the latest sign that the novel continues to find new readers. Landing at No. 34 among the platform's most-read books, Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It has quickly established itself as one of the summer's breakout romances and an impressive debut for an author making the leap from internet personality to novelist.

Related: Best-Selling Author’s Novel Ranked Among ‘Books You Can't Live Without’ on Goodreads

Christopher Nolan’sThe Odyssey is wasting no time proving it can conquer the box office.

The star-studded mythological epic earned an estimated $51.2 million from North American theaters on Friday, July 17, and that’s including Thursday preview screenings, multiple outlets report. It is now projected to bring in more than $120 million domestically over its opening weekend, outperforming initial expectations that placed its debut between roughly $85 million and $100 million.

Should those projections hold, The Odyssey will score the biggest live-action opening of 2026 so far. Only the animated blockbusters Toy Story 5 ($160 million) and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ($131 million) have posted bigger opening weekends this year.

Overseas audiences are showing up, too. The movie is expected to earn approximately $137.3 million across 73 international markets, potentially bringing its worldwide opening toa whopping $258 million. That would surpass The Dark Knight Rises as Nolan’s biggest global debut.

Matt Damonstars as Odysseus, whose dangerous journey home following the Trojan War places him against monsters, gods and seemingly endless obstacles. The sprawling cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.

According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film is also off to a great star ratings wise. Currently, The Odyssey has a Tomatometer rating of 95 percent and a Popcornmeter rating of 97 percent.

“A grand and gripping rendition of Homer's epic, and one that feels uniquely Christopher Nolan,” one review on the site reads.

“Nolan’s adaptation draws notable parallels to our modern world, resurrecting this Greek epic into a thoughtful and timely film worth exploring from multiple different perspectives,” another notes.

A third review said, “You know that Nolan will deliver a technically sound, bombastic action showcase. Yet he still finds ways to surprise us after all these years.”

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Even the movie’s music was built on an unusually epic scale. Composer Ludwig Göransson avoided relying solely on a traditional orchestra, instead researching instruments associated with ancient Greece. “It’s not like the orchestra existed back then,” he explained to Time Magazine. “It was a challenge and also an opening to try to make something unique.”

Göransson incorporated sounds from the lyre and aulos, along with 35 bronze gongs chosen to reflect the story’s Bronze Age setting. He then layered those instruments with synthesizers and recorded himself striking scrap metal, railings and other everyday objects in search of the right percussion.

The Odyssey is available to watch only in theaters now.