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She’s been called the “Queen of Rock,” but another fitting nickname for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Linda Ronstadt might be the “Queen of Turning Other People’s Songs into Huge Hits” (even though that’s not quite as catchy). Her take on “When Will I Be Loved” was an even bigger success than the Everly Brothers’ original; her cover of “You’re No Good,” written by Clint Ballard Jr., became the definitive version of the song.

There were many more, of course. Another classic track to benefit from Ronstadt’s golden touch: “Poor Poor Pitiful Me.” Written by Warren Zevon, the song first appeared on his eponymous 1976 album (and featured backing vocals from Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham). It was Zevon’s producer, Jackson Browne, who later brought “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” to Ronstadt’s attention.

“Jackson Browne taught me that song,” she told Vanity Fair in 2013. “He came out to [my house on Malibu] beach one night with J. D. Souther, and we were sitting up playing music one night — I’ve got a tape of the whole thing. Jackson taught me ‘Poor Pitiful Me’ and J.D. taught me ‘Blue Bayou.'”

Ronstadt liked “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” but the lyrics weren’t entirely relatable.

“It was very much a guy’s song about gnarly encounters in hotel rooms,” she recalled, laughing. “I had to leave some of the verses out.”

“The verse in ‘Poor Pitiful Me’ was ‘I met a girl on the Sunset Strip,’ I think,” Ronstadt continued. “‘She asked me if I’d beat her / She took me up to her hotel room / And wrecked my mojo heater.’ It was really funny, and I’m saying to Jackson, ‘I can’t sing those words, man! That’s not who I am…I have to leave that part out.’” 

In Ronstadt’s version, the verse was changed to: “Well I met a boy in the Vieux Carré / Down in Yokohama / He picked me up and he threw me down / Saying ‘Please don’t hurt me Mama!’.” 

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The gender change worked “perfectly,” Ronstadt said in a 1978 interview with Sounds, per Songfacts.

“To me that song seemed like the purest expression of male vanity,” Ronstadt explained. “Step on you, be insensitive, be unkind and give you a hard time, saying can’t ya take it, can’t ya take it. Then if you tease men in the slightest bit, they’ll just walk off with their feelings hurt, stomp off in a corner and pout. I mean that’s the way men are, I swear. I thought the verse turned around to a female point of view was just perfect.”

Ronstadt’s “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 11, 1978 (Zevon’s original failed to chart). The studio version was also included on her platinum-selling album Greatest Hits, Volume 2, released in 1980.

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Music legend Frankie Valli is giving fans an update on his health after recent public concern sparked questions about his future in the spotlight.

A rep for the “Sherry” artist, 92, revealed that Valli has been going through “tough times.”

According to a statement given to People on Saturday, August 15, Valli “had some tough times, but he’s getting through them, and he’s improving. He is looking forward to being back on the road, and he is not retired.”

The career update comes amid fan concern after the “Grease” artist canceled his Last Encores tour in May.

“I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows, but I have decided to take the rest of the year off from touring to focus on my health,” Valli shared via Instagram at the time. “I’m looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon. Thank you for all your good wishes.”

The decision to cancel rather than reschedule was reportedly made with fans in mind, as the artist did not want ticket holders dragged along “through the rescheduling process.”

He later shut down rumors about his retirement, simply sharing, “In spite of what you might have heard, I am not retired.”

One of Hayden Panettiere’s friends, country musician Clayton Johnson, paid tribute to the actress following her death on August 16 at the age of 36. With that, he shared the final text message he received from Panettiere before her death.

“I spent last night trying to process, to try to find the right words, but there really aren’t any,” he began on Instagram Aug. 17, sharing a video of himself and Panettiere singing his 2025 song “Never Have To Say.”

“It’s been a couple of weeks since our last phone call, but the last thing you ever texted me was, ‘Honestly, people think it’s a joke to ask for world peace, but that would be me,” he added. “That was you in a nutshell. I’m grateful I got to know you, and I’ll always be grateful for the memories.”

Johnson also brought up Panettiere’s beloved brother Jansen Panettiere, who died three years before his sister’s death at the age of 28.

“More than anything, I hope you’re at peace now and reunited with Jansen,” Johnson wrote.

Panettiere was found dead at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, after authorities received a call around  1:51 p.m. regarding an unresponsive woman, who was later identified as the actress. In a 911 call obtained by People and TMZ, police could be heard reporting the incident as an “overdose.” Her death was confirmed by her father, who shared a statement.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” the statement read. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”

On Monday, Aug. 17, an autopsy was conducted, and it determined that there were “no signs of trauma” that could have contributed to her passing. The preliminary police investigation also showed no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. But the investigation remains ongoing.

Kathryn Stockett’s The Help was published in 2009, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about books of the era. The author’s debut novel, set in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1962, was rejected by at least 60 literary agents before one finally said yes. It went on to spend more than a year at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list, eventually selling millions of copies and becoming a hit Hollywood movie. Goodreads readers are adding another accolade to the book’s esteemed list of awards and recommendations, naming it the platform’s most recommended book for book clubs.

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Goodreads recommendations are particularly meaningful because they are user-driven, coming from readers who can recommend, or not recommend, a book based on having read it themselves. From the time it was published, The Help has resonated deeply with readers, accumulating more than 3 million ratings on Goodreads, with about 88% of those ratings currently falling into the four- or five-star categories.

The Help naturally invites discussions worthy of a book club, taking on themes of race, friendship, class, motherhood, marriage, ambition, courage and the complicated question of who gets to tell someone else’s story.

The Help is also not without controversy, making it ripe for book club discussions. The novel follows three women—two Black maids, Aibileen and Minny, and a white aspiring writer named Skeeter—as they secretly work together to document the lives of Black domestic workers in early 1960s Mississippi.

The book was an instant success. Critics praised Stockett’s characters, storytelling and ability to create an accessible story about race and class in the South. Readers embraced it even more enthusiastically. To this day, the book has more than 95,000 reviews and continues to earn high marks from Goodreads readers more than 15 years after publication.

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But the book’s popularity has also been accompanied by significant criticism, particularly over its portrayal of Black characters and the racial power dynamics of the story. Critics have argued that the book relies too heavily on a white perspective, particularly Skeeter’s role in bringing the domestic workers’ stories to life.

The criticism is part of the book’s legacy and one reason it remains fitting for book club discussions. The book’s reception, despite its success, has never been entirely without critics. It has generated very different responses among readers, with some celebrating its accessible storytelling and others criticizing its message.

The debate is part of what makes The Help such a fitting book club pick. Part of what made The Help so enormously successful was the accessible way Stockett took on conversations about race, while also raising questions about who gets to tell stories about race. Those same themes have brought criticism to the writing as well.

A good book club discussion includes many points of view and varied ways of thinking about a book’s themes, characterizations and messages. The Help gives readers a window into a pivotal period in American history through an intimate, domestic story.

The Help has become a book club favorite because its impact doesn’t end with the final page. It gives readers something to argue about.

Readers don’t just remember reading The Help; they have something to say about it, which may be the mark of an enduring book club novel.

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Late summer and early fall are some of the best times to get outside. The worst of the heat is finally starting to ease, making camping trips, weekend getaways, and nights spent around the fire a whole lot more comfortable. But this time of year also comes with storms, power outages, and unpredictable weather that can leave you wishing you had some backup essentials on hand.

If you could use a little extra peace of mind in the cooking department, the Cityout Dual Fuel Portable Camping Stove is worth a look. It’s currently $30 at Walmart, down from $64, making it 53% off. Compact enough to pack for a camping trip yet practical enough to keep at home as part of an emergency-preparedness kit, it gives you another way to prepare hot meals during a storm-related power outage or while staying somewhere without a full kitchen.

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The dual-fuel design is one of the biggest reasons this stove can pull double duty in so many situations. It’s compatible with both 8-ounce butane canisters and 16.4-ounce propane cylinders, and an adapter is included, so you have flexibility in how you fuel it. Propane also gives you an advantage when temperatures drop, as the stove is designed to maintain power in sub-zero conditions. That makes it a particularly useful option for late-season camping trips, chilly mornings outdoors, or other situations where a standard portable burner may not be up to the task. 

The built-in automatic piezo ignition means you can light the burner without keeping matches or a separate lighter in your camping supplies, which is especially convenient when you’re trying to make breakfast at a campsite or set up an outdoor cooking station. The stove also has an automatic gas shutoff system that activates when it detects irregular gas flow, adding an extra layer of protection while it’s running. When it’s time to pack up, the included custom-fit carrying case keeps the stove contained, with a design that follows its contours for easier transport and storage.

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Despite all those features, the stove remains manageable to bring along. It measures 15 inches long, 13.2 inches wide, and 4.1 inches high, weighing less than 6 pounds, which gives it a relatively compact footprint for a dedicated outdoor cooking appliance. Bring it along for hiking trips, tailgates, outdoor BBQs, and weekend getaways, or use it as an extra means of cooking for large gatherings or in case of power outages caused by natural disasters or extreme weather conditions. 

Walmart shoppers had plenty of praise for this “convenient” and “reliable” cooktop, saying that it’s “great for camping” and “also handy when electricity temporarily goes out.” One reviewer wrote, “It’s lightweight and simple to use, and I love that it takes two different fuel sources.”

Another shopper also echoed the portable feel and size, adding, “As someone who does a lot of hunting and fishing and camping, this is going to be perfect for my adventures.”

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Whether you’re planning one last camping weekend before fall fully arrives or simply want to be a little more prepared for whatever comes your way, the Cityout Dual Fuel Portable Camping Stove is worth adding to your list. Shop it for $30 at Walmart while it’s 53% off!

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Ace’s 1974 song “How Long” never reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but the classic rock track continues to stand out decades after its release. 

The song, which became Ace’s biggest hit and helped launch the career of singer and songwriter Paul Carrack, was ranked No. 31 on Ultimate Classic Rock’s list of the Top 40 Soft-Rock Songs.

The ranking placed “How Long” among a wide range of soft-rock favorites from the 1960s through the 1990s. Ultimate Classic Rock noted that soft rock crossed into pop, rock, country rock and adult contemporary music, with the 1970s playing a major role in the genre’s growth.

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For Ace, “How Long” remains the song most closely tied to the English band’s short career.

According to Billboard, “How Long” entered the U.S. Hot 100 in March 1975 and reached No. 3 on May 31, 1975. It spent 16 weeks on the chart. Ace had no No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, while “Rock & Roll Runaway,” the group’s other Billboard-charting song, peaked at No. 71 later in 1975.

That No. 3 peak, however, did not tell the full story of the song’s success.

“How Long” also reached No. 3 in Canada and No. 20 on the U.K. Singles Chart. It helped Ace’s debut album, Five-A-Side, climb to No. 11 on the Billboard 200.

The familiar chorus, “How long has this been going on?”, can make the song sound like a story about romantic betrayal. But that was not the subject Paul Carrack had in mind when he wrote it.

The song was inspired by a problem inside Ace.

Per American Songwriter, bass player Terry “Tex” Comer had secretly been working with the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver. The group was trying to persuade Comer to leave Ace and join them. The other members of Ace were unaware of what was happening.

Carrack turned that situation into “How Long.” The song captured the frustration caused by Comer’s secret work and the pressure surrounding Ace at the time.

That unusual story became part of the song’s lasting appeal. It also helped introduce Carrack to a much larger audience.

Carrack later became known for his work with Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics and other artists, as well as his solo career. “How Long” served as an early breakthrough before those later chapters of his career.

The song also had a strong life beyond Ace’s original recording.

Several artists recorded their own versions, including Rod Stewart, whose 1981 rendition reached No. 49 on the Hot 100 and No. 24 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Lipps Inc. and Donny Osmond also recorded versions, while Simply Red used the song’s familiar hook in the chorus of the 2003 hit “Sunrise.”

Carrack himself later recorded “How Long” again for his 2014 album Blue Views and for his 2024 compilation How Long (Has This Been Going On) – Greatest Hits.

The Ace song gained another burst of attention more than four decades after its original release.

In 2020, “How Long” was used in an Amazon Prime advertisement. The exposure helped bring the 1974 recording to a new generation of listeners and pushed it back onto the charts.

In March 2020, the song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Digital Song Sales chart for two weeks. It also reached No. 8 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.

That later success is an important part of the song’s history. While “How Long” never became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, it eventually topped a Billboard chart decades after its first release.

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In 2008 at the Beijing Olympics, Nastia Liukin was just 18 years old when she won the women’s all-around gold medal and five medals overall, tying the U.S. record for the most medals won by an American female gymnast at a single Olympic Games. She also won a silver medal with the U.S. team, a silver on balance beam and a silver on uneven bars, as well as a bronze on floor exercise. For millions of fans, the memory of the elegant 18-year-old in the hot pink leotard going for gold is frozen in time. Liukin has spent the years since then trying to answer the question many elite athletes face after reaching the pinnacle of their sport: What comes next?

Eighteen years after that 18-year-old athlete became a gymnastics sensation, she’s looking back and looking ahead.

In a social media post and Substack essay shared Sunday, Liukin shared that she spent the first 18 years of her life chasing Olympic gold and the next 18 years trying to figure out how to live life without a finish line, writing, “When your life becomes extraordinary this young, ordinary can feel a lot like failure.”

Liukin bravely addresses the difficulty young athletes can face after achieving greatness at an early age.

She retired from competitive gymnastics in 2012 after failing to make the U.S. Olympic team for the London Games. At the time, she was only 22. In her essay on life after gymnastics, Liukin acknowledged that she had never really envisioned what would happen after her Olympic dream came true. Her goal had always been to become an Olympic gold medalist, and she had accomplished it at 18.

That left her asking a very different question: Who was Nastia Liukin if she wasn’t Nastia Liukin the gymnast?

It’s a question that resonates with generations of elite athletes, particularly those who spend their childhoods and teenage years training for a single defining moment.

Liukin shared that she eventually learned to embrace life after gymnastics while acknowledging the difficulty of the transition. She moved into broadcasting, entrepreneurship, public speaking and other opportunities that allowed her to remain connected to the sport without competing in it.

She launched the Nastia Liukin Cup, an annual competition for elite junior gymnasts, and became a familiar presence as a gymnastics analyst and commentator. She also appeared on Dancing With the Stars, competed on Special Forces and took on other television and media projects.

She may have stopped competing in gymnastics, but she created a career for herself out of the very thing she was afraid to lose. By embracing the “in-between,” Liukin writes, she was able to keep gymnastics a part of her identity without it being the entirety of it.

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Her words have never been more timely. From Olympians like Oksana Baiul and Tara Lipinski to entertainers like Britney Spears and Ariana Grande, fans can develop a certain perception of young stars that can often be difficult for the performers to eclipse.

Liukin shares that it’s not only challenging for the public to change its perception of a young athlete, but that it was also challenging for her to reinvent herself after she stopped competing.

She reflects that the 18-year-old Nastia Liukin accomplished the dream. The woman she became afterward had to figure out what to dream about next.

Liukin’s message isn’t simply about young athletes and retirement. It’s a universal experience that everyone can understand.

We all reach moments when the thing we thought would define our lives is finished, whether it be a career, raising children, a relationship or a particular job. Liukin’s story played out on the world’s biggest stage, but her thoughts and reflections on identity and redefining oneself apply to all.

Looking back on Nastia Liukin’s routines from the 2008 Olympics is a reminder of just how much is riding on the shoulders of young athletes.

Tumbling across the balance beam wearing an infamous hot pink leotard, Nastia Liukin looks undeniably young. Yet the stakes for Olympic athletes are enormous. Liukin went on to win Olympic gold, but her story didn’t end when she stepped off the podium. In many ways, it was there that she began an entirely different story.

Now, a full “lifetime” after she became an 18-year-old Olympic gymnastics sensation, Nastia Liukin is looking ahead and figuring out what to dream about next.

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A rock album released 50 years ago is suddenly climbing the charts again, adding another chapter to an already staggering run.

Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) by the Eagles has re-entered Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart at No. 23, five decades after the blockbuster collection first arrived.

Released on Feb. 17, 1976, the compilation brought together songs from the Eagles’ first four studio albums, including “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Desperado,” “One of These Nights,” “Take It to the Limit” and “Best of My Love.” Nine of its 10 tracks had been released as singles, and all but “Tequila Sunrise” reached the Top 40.

The album’s latest chart appearance comes during a milestone year. In January, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) became the first album in U.S. history to earn quadruple Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, representing 40 million certified album units.

For an album that became one of the most successful releases in music history, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) had surprisingly unceremonious beginnings.

Manager Irving Azoff told Rolling Stone that the thinking was straightforward: “We decided it was time to put out the first greatest-hits because we had enough hits.”

But guitarist Don Felder told The Times of London that the band members had no say in releasing the compilation, while drummer/singer Don Henley objected to taking songs such as “Desperado” and “Tequila Sunrise” out of the context of their original albums.

“It’s that typical corporate thinking. All the record company was worried about were their quarterly reports. They didn’t give a s–t whether the greatest hits album was good or not, they jsut wanted product. It’s what was so frustrating, the forced and hideous marriage of art and commerce. They didn’t make good bedfellows, as far as we were concerned,” Henley famously said in the 2004 book “To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles.”

The band ultimately saw one upside: The release gave them additional time to work on Hotel California, which followed later in 1976.

Whatever the band’s reservations were, listeners had other ideas.

Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and climbed to No. 1 the following week, beginning a five-week run at the top. Decades later, it has accumulated more than 500 nonconsecutive weeks on the chart.

The collection also captured the period when the Eagles went from a successful California rock band to one of the biggest acts in America.

“Best of My Love,” written by Henley, Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther, became the Eagles’ first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 in March 1975. According to music historian Fred Bronson in “The Billboard Book of Number One Hits,” the song had initially entered the chart at a modest No. 83 before becoming the band’s first chart-topper 13 weeks later.

Later that year, “One of These Nights” gave the Eagles their second consecutive No. 1. The song also marked the harder, more R&B-influenced direction the band was pursuing on the album of the same name, with producer Bill Szymczyk taking over after the group’s earlier work with Glyn Johns.

Both songs eventually landed on Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), alongside another enduring track from that era, “Take It to the Limit.”

Written by Randy Meisner, Henley and Frey, “Take It to the Limit” reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rock critic Dave Marsh later included it in “The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made,” ranking it No. 830 and, despite his famously prickly assessment of the Eagles, conceding that the song was “a good example of how their music worked.”

The compilation’s remarkable commercial life has now stretched across half a century. It was the first album ever awarded Platinum certification by the RIAA in 1976 and, in January 2026, became the first to reach 4× Diamond status in the United States.

And 50 years after its release, it’s back on a Billboard chart yet again.

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During the ’70s, America was one of the most successful bands around. With four Top 10 albums and six Top 10 singles, including 1972’s iconic “Horse With No Name,” the trio was riding high (through the desert and beyond).

Unfortunately, after bassist Dan Peek left the band, remaining members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley entered a period of…well, not as much success. So, with an eye towards landing themselves back on the charts, Bunnell and Beckley hired songwriter Russ Ballard.

Ballard knew how to write a popular song. When he was with the band Argent, he penned “Liar,” which was a hit for Three Dog Night; he was also the creative force behind classics like “God Gave Rock and Roll to You” (Kiss), “New York Groove” (Ace Frehley) and many others.

Ballard provided Bunnell and Beckley with the comeback hit they so desperately needed: “You Can Do Magic.”

“Russ had written ‘Winning’ for Santana, and he was now quite successful as a sort of songwriter for hire,” Beckley explained in an interview with Songfacts.

“So we heard it and thought, ‘That’s really good,'” he continued. “He’d obviously put the ‘Do-Do-Do-Dit-Do’s’ into the song, which I would have given a nod to CSN [Crosby, Stills & Nash], because we certainly didn’t have any claim to that kind of a vocal thing. But that was put in there to appeal to us.”

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According to Beckley, “we made a couple of chord changes, but basically took it as he wrote it. And it was very successful — it fit right into our body of work. It was a huge hit and a turning point for us, because it was a hit for Dewey and I, after Danny departed. It was our first hit as a duo.”

“You Can Do Magic” was, indeed, magic for America. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 16, 1982. While Beckley was, of course, thrilled, he hadn’t necessarily expected the track to do as well as it did.

“That’s always hard to say,” he admitted. “I always try to put it into, ‘How happy are you with the results?’ I would never be so presumptuous as to think, ‘OK…clear out that bank account, here it comes!'”

Hopefully Beckley’s bank account was big enough to accommodate America’s surprise hit.

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Avril Lavigne’s 2002 debut studio album, Let Go, was a massive success, becoming her highest-selling album to date with over 16 million copies sold worldwide. The record featured her breakthrough hit, “Complicated,” as well as smash follow-up singles “Sk8er Boi” and “I’m with You.” 

However, one track closely tied to the era became a major hit despite not making the final tracklist. That song was “Breakaway.” 

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It was Kelly Clarkson who released “Breakaway” after Lavigne’s team ultimately deemed the mid-tempo song unsuitable for Let Go, feeling it didn’t match the rest of the album’s vibe. Thus, the pop-rock ballad was passed on to Clarkson, who had already made waves with the release of songs like “Miss Independent” and “A Moment Like This” following her 2002 win on the inaugural season of American Idol. 

While working on her second album, Clarkson recorded “Breakaway” for the soundtrack to The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, hoping to give fans a bridge track while waiting for new music. But after the song exploded in popularity, Clarkson decided to make it the title track of her 2004 sophomore album, a nod to Lavigne and the hit single. 

Although “Breakaway” didn’t top the Billboard Hot 100,  peaking at No. 6, it dominated Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. The song spent 21 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1, establishing a record for a female artist tied only by Celine Dion’s “A New Day Has Come” and Adele’s “Hello.” Internationally, the song reached the top 10 across New Zealand, Australia, and several European countries. To this day, remains the longest-running No. 1 hit on the Adult Contemporary chart of Clarkson’s career. 

An uplifting motivational anthem, “Breakaway” tells the story of a small-town dreamer yearning to break out and reach for something greater. The soaring chorus captures a fearless determination to spread one’s wings, take risks, and seize opportunities.

While Clarkson made “Breakaway” her own, the track, which Lavigne co-penned at the age of 16 alongside Matthew Gerrard and Bridget Benenate, was actually a personal tune inspired by the Canadian native’s upbringing and dreams. 

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“I wrote the song at a very young age,” Lavigne recalled on the set of The Kelly Clarkson Show. “I was leaving my small town, went to the city. I took a chance, I took a leap of faith on my career. It was a very scary thing, leaving my world behind, and taking a chance was what the song was written about.” 

Decades later, Lavigne released her own rendition on the 20th anniversary edition of her debut album, Let Go. 

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As Ella Langley continues to dominate on music charts with her No. 1 hit song, “Choosin’ Texas,” the star’s latest accomplishment includes a special milestone for her record label.

With Langley’s song still on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for its 18th week, it has officially become the fourth-longest charting No. 1 song. The song recently beat the record of the tracks “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, and “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men, all of which held the top spot for 16 weeks in total.

But now, Langley’s record label, Columbia Records, holds three of the four longest-charting No. 1 songs in Billboard history. Along with Langley, Columbia Records represents both Carey and Lil Nas X, who sing two of the three songs that have charted for longer.

Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus is tied with Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” at 19 weeks, while Carey’s song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has charted at No. 1 for a total of 22 weeks.

If Langley’s hit song holds its position for one more week, it will tie for the second-longest song to chart at No. 1 and the longest non-holiday song to top the Billboard Hot 100.

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“Choosin’ Texas” by Langley was released in October 2025 as the lead single from her 2026 album Dandelion. After its release as a single, it came out as a track on the album when Dandelion was officially released in April 2026. The official music video came out on April 1, 2026.

The hit song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 not long after it came out, but it finally started inching toward the top at the start of 2026. It peaked at No. 1 on Feb. 9, 2026, and has been there ever since.

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To solve today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you’ll be exploring words inspired by dogs named after planets, sea creatures, Christmas carols, things with wings and popular coffee orders.

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, August 18, 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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Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

1 Across: Big ___ (cuddling partner) — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”

6 Across: Mickey Mouse’s pet dog — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”

7 Across: Foamy coffee order — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”

8 Across: Inside information, informally — HINT: Starts with the letter “I”

9 Across: Blue streams down a yellow emoji’s face — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

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1 Down: Divide, as the check — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”

2 Down: It comes with wings on the side — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”

3 Down: “Get ___ town!” — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”

4 Down: Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”

5 Down: Christmas carols — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

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

1 Across: Big ___ (cuddling partner) — SPOON

6 Across: Mickey Mouse’s pet dog — PLUTO

7 Across: Foamy coffee order — LATTE

8 Across: Inside information, informally — INTEL

9 Across: Blue streams down a yellow emoji’s face — TEARS

1 Down: Divide, as the check — SPLIT

2 Down: It comes with wings on the side — PLANE

3 Down: “Get ___ town!” — OUTTA

4 Down: Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest — OTTER

5 Down: Christmas carols — NOELS

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In 2007, the British punk rock band Gallows introduced the song “In the Belly of a Shark,” which became their defining track and remained one of their most recognizable songs.

Written as part of their debut album Orchestra of Wolves, the band, who at that time were fronted by lead vocalist Frank Carter, alongside his brother Steph Carter, Laurent “Lags” Barnard, Stuart Gili-Ross and Lee Barratt, were celebrated for their explosive sound and intense energy, with “In the Belly of a Shark” peaking at No. 56 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Even years later, the song retained its notable status and was even named one of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s, securing the No. 9 spot.

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According to Arctic Reviews, the song represented the group’s exceptionally aggressive approach to hardcore punk and helped establish Gallows as a notable band in the scene.

Adding to this, “In the Belly of a Shark” was also featured as a bonus track in the 2007 video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, making it one of the fastest and most heavily censored songs in the game.

As an interesting achievement, Gallows also faced controversy after they were banned from performing at Disneyland.

At that time, they were set to play at a concert to support California punk legends Social Distortion.

However, the band was removed from the bill after Disney executives took issue with their lyrics, given the family-friendly nature of the venue.

At that time, guitarist Laurent Barnard expressed his thoughts playfully by saying, “I think Mickey Mouse got jealous that Minnie Mouse had Gallows posters on her wall,” he said, as cited by The Guardian. “That kind of stuff happens a lot. I recommend Mickey shows Minnie some more attention, you know, take her out and make her feel special. Cartoon mice need love too.”

Despite the massive changes in the lineup, “In the Belly of a Shark” remains Gallows’ most memorable hardcore song, especially from the 2000s punk scene. 

Its enduring recognition and continued presence in discussion prove why the 2007 song is  still considered an iconic hardcore hit.

Related: 1988 Rock Song by Iconic Supergroup, Written Mainly by George Harrison, Is Still an Iconic Hit 38 Years Later

There are a few home pieces that can completely change the way a room feels without requiring a major makeover. A full-length mirror is one of them. It is practical for getting dressed, checking your outfit before heading out, and creating the feeling of a brighter, more open space—especially in smaller rooms.

Mirrors are also one of the easiest ways to make a bedroom, entryway, or dressing area feel more styled. Instead of adding another piece of furniture or filling every corner with decor, a well-placed mirror brings height, light, and dimension to the room. The right shape can even become a statement piece on its own.

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Target’s Beautypeak Full-Length Floor Mirror is a chic choice for anyone looking to upgrade their space. The 21.1-by-64-inch arched mirror is currently listed at prices starting around $68.99, depending on the selected finish and listing. Target describes it as a standing full-body floor mirror, with a tall size that offers a clear head-to-toe reflection.

The arched top gives this mirror a designer-inspired look, similar to a West Elm style that costs eight times as much. Its curved silhouette softens the room and brings a more elevated feel than a basic rectangular mirror. The slim aluminum frame keeps the design looking clean and modern, so it can work with a wide range of home styles, from minimalist and contemporary to cozy, vintage-inspired or eclectic.

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At 64 inches tall and about 21 inches wide, it is large enough to be useful for checking full outfits without overwhelming a bedroom or apartment. The mirror can stand on its own using the attached support, lean against a wall for a relaxed look, or be mounted on the wall, depending on your space and preferred setup. It requires no assembly.

Try placing it in a bedroom near your closet, in an entryway for last-minute outfit checks, or in a living room where it can reflect natural light from a nearby window. If you have a smaller room, leaning the mirror against a wall can create the illusion of more depth and make the space feel less enclosed.

One thing to note is that this is a Target Plus marketplace item, so the exact price, color choices, seller, and availability can vary. The product page includes a 3.7-star average based on seven ratings, while similar Beautypeak versions have different ratings and prices.

Still, if you are looking for an affordable way to make your home feel more polished, this arched full-length mirror is worth a closer look. It is functional enough for everyday use and stylish enough to be one of the first things people notice when they walk into the room.

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Rotten Tomatoes has just crowned the 25 most popular TV shows right now, and the No. 1 spot has been snatched up by a psychological thriller binge-drop that makes watching just one episode impossible.

Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, whose showrunning resume includes New Girl, Dying for Sex, and The Dropout, the Hulu Original stars Emmy Rossum as Alice Black, a former NYPD homicide detective who joins the FBI’s New York field office. When she gets caught up in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a calculating female serial killer, the series really gets fun.

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Scoot McNairy (Argo), Lola Petticrew (She Said), Jake Lacy (The White Lotus), and Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Manchester by the Sea) round out the cast. With Meriwether leading a team of writers, the show shares directing duties with Karena Evans (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones), and Destiny Ekaragha (Ted Lasso). New episodes are released every Monday, with the season finale scheduled for Aug. 31.

Though the show is set in modern-day New York in a post-#MeToo era, its premise was borrowed from the 1980s. The core source for Meriwether’s show comes from the 1987 movie Black Widow, starring Debra Winger and Theresa Russell. A classic neo-noir thriller, the film was directed by Bob Rafelson and follows a woman who kills several wealthy men connected to her. In contrast, Meriwether’s interpretation leans more into a raw exploration of trauma.

“I had never written a crime thriller, but for a while, it was sort of the only thing I watched,” Meriwether recently told Obsessed: The Podcast. “I would come home from being in the New Girl writers’ room, being around some of the funniest people, laughing the entire day, and then I would turn on the darkest, twistiest, usually British crime thriller. And that was how I would relax, which is a strange way to relax.”

When she was asked in a separate interview about being inspired by an underrated ’80s film, she gave even more insight into the origins of Furious. Speaking with TV Insider, she said there was one specific scene in the original film, involving Winger’s Agent Barnes and Russell’s Catherine, that struck her.

“[The movie] has this weird moment toward the end, where the serial killer and the FBI agent are just hanging out on the beach for a while,” she said. “I feel like I was really drawn to that kind of [scene]. These two women who find each other and just have a moment of connection in the middle of a really twisty cat-and-mouse thriller movie that is actually just about like two women becoming friends, which I felt like was really interesting.”

Currently, the show is sitting at an impressive 98% from critics and 87% from fans, solidifying the first season as one of the best shows of the year.

According to Empire Magazine, the series is “compelling and defiantly complex,” and “shifts the crime genre into vital new territory, reframing the scope and potential of crime dramas in their approach to female victimhood.” The Boston Globe explicitly called Furious a thriller “for the age of Epstein,” and The New Yorker described it as a crime drama for a “post-Epstein world.”

Meriwether herself told the Los Angeles Times that current events influenced the show, while emphasizing that it isn’t about any particular predator. She also stressed that her series is by no means a re-creation or remake of an ’80s movie.

“I think to adapt a movie that already exists, there has to be something that you want to do differently. Like, you want to go a little bit in a different direction or go deeper,” she said. “This is not just a re-creation of that movie, for sure.”

Either way, Furious is killing it this week. Stream it here.

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Justin Chatwin revealed what it was like working with Hayden Panettiere on her last movie before her sudden death at 36 on Sunday, August 16.

The pair most recently worked together on the film Sleepwalker, a psychological thriller that came out in January. The actress played a woman who loses her daughter in a car accident.

“We hit it off great and it was an awesome shoot, but it was about domestic abuse and it was subject matter that may have hit close to home, because she did mention it. She opened up to me about a lot of things,” Chatwin told People in an article published Monday, August 17.

She had an 11 year old daugher, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko. Panettiere gave full custody to her daughter’s father and her ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, in 2018 while she battled addiction and postpartum depression.

“Hayden seemed different when I met her this time than when I met her in the early years,” Chatwin recalled. “I’ve been sober for 15 years, so I know this world of addiction, and Hollywood — it takes, and it takes from youth.”

“I could tell she was struggling, and I was like, ‘I don’t think it’s this movie,’” he continued. “There’s a handful of women that I’ve worked with that I really liked, and I really loved working with her, but I also know that she was really lonely.”

Panettiere began acting as a child in soap operas but was best known for her roles in projects like Nashville, Heroes, and Bring It On: All or Nothing. In May, she released a memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, that detailed her past traumatic experiences and her struggles with addiction.

Chatwin shared that the actress opened up to him about her time in rehab, “struggles that she’s had with trauma,” while filming Sleepwalker in winter 2025.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available 24 hours a day through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline at 1-800-662-4357.

While they’ve worked harmoniously together on their plethora of HGTV series, Property Brothers stars Drew and Jonathan Scott have at least one difference of opinion.

During an appearance on an August 2026 episode of the BobbyCast podcast, Drew shared that he and his wife, Linda Phan, intend to raise their two children, Parker, 4, and Piper, 2, to be grounded, despite having a famous parent. Drew said that he is taking the steps to do so by “trying really hard to be a present dad” and showing “them how much [he] love[s] Linda.” In addition, he and Phan plan on having their children attend schools with “kids of all backgrounds,” as opposed to being enrolled “in an elite private school.”

Drew clarified that there’s one aspect of his kids’ childhood that Jonathan feels could give a sense of entitlement. He then explained that he pays for the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour, which “range[s] from $500 USD to $800 USD per hour,” per the company’s website.

“They take you around and it fast-tracks you, and you pay a fair bit of money for it. Once you do that, it’s like sitting courtside for a Lakers game. After that, you can never sit in another seat. It’s just the best thing ever,” said Drew while recording the podcast episode.

According to Drew, Jonathan has said that the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour isn’t an option for his step-children and his fiancée, Zooey Deschanel‘s children, Elsie, 10, and Charlie, 8.

“Jonathan said, ‘No, with our kids, I’m going to make them do the regular ticket, and they have to wait in lines, which can be like two, three hours, because I don’t want them to feel privileged.’ And I said, ‘Hey, Jonathan, f–k that. I’m actually going to give my kids the VIP because I don’t want to punish myself. I’ll find other ways so the kids don’t feel privileged. I don’t want to torture myself,'” quipped Drew.

The clip of Drew talking about the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour was shared on the official Instagram account for the BobbyCast podcast. A few fans took to the post’s comments section, weighing in on which brother they agree with.

“VIP all the way 🤩👍 – no brainer – my wife used to make me wait in line and take the kids to do stuff lol – No lessons here other than – upgrade 😂,” wrote a commenter.

“They are already pretty privileged by going to Disney anyway so 😂,” added another.

“If I had the money, I would be doing all the things for my comfort & convenience. VIP everywhere private planes, whatever else all the stuff I’m not going to not do it to teach my kids a life lesson I’ll teach them that lesson another way 😂,” shared a different person.

“I agree with Jonathan. Though I would by the Lightning Lane pass,” chimed in a fourth fan.

Twelve years after Robin Williams’ tragic death, his three children are celebrating the storied actor’s life with an unexpected Instagram post. 

The celeb’s socials went dark in 2014 following his heartbreaking suicide. But on August 17 (of 2026), his adult children, 34-year-old Cody Williams, 37-year-old Zelda Williams, and 43-year-old Zak Williams, shared an Insta-update about their dad. 

The sudden post reads, “As we recognize what would be our Dad’s 75th year, we’re grateful to see new generations discovering his work while longtime fans continue to celebrate the joy he brought into their lives.”

Zak, Zelda, and Cody continue, clarifying the reason for their recent share: “As technology evolves, we want this to be a safe, trusted place where the stories, photos, videos, and memories shared reflect his legacy with authenticity, warmth, and care.”

Williams’ children also added, “This is our way of sharing his unique talent and humor with the world, including the moments that made us and so many of you laugh, as we remember our Dad’s extraordinary life and work. He continues to inspire and delight people all over the world.” 

Fans flocked to the new post with their heartfelt, touching memories of Williams: “I frequently find myself lucky enough to find people to bond over our favorite Robin Williams work. I have vintage Mork patches from a dear friend who passed gifted me. In turn, I gifted one of them to another dear friend when we were both going through a lot. I will always be grateful for the joy he still brings to this world.” 

Other commenters responded, “ @therobinwilliams provided a lifetime of jokes, smiles, and hysterical laughter. Robin was the kind of man who brought so much warmth and joy both in his live interactions and through the screen. Words can never describe what he has left all of us, both in the amount of joy and in the amount of empty sadness from his loss,” and “I have been a fan of your dad since I was a child. I cried the day he died, and it still hurts knowing he’s no longer physically here. Sending love you all.”

But the outpouring of support, love, and memories didn’t end there. The actor’s fans continued to add comments, including, “He was one-of-a-kind”, “I will always consider myself extremely lucky and blessed to have experienced your dad’s comedic genius during my lifetime,” and “Thank you for continually sharing your father with all of us. We are so incredibly lucky to have had his spirit in the world.” 

Shortly after sharing the post, Zelda addressed a brief backlash on her Instagram Stories, writing, “I’m sorry if anyone found Dad’s old page posting again to be triggering. Believe me, I know it’s a little strange.”

She went on to explain, “But making that space into one where people can find authentic clips and photos of him is one of the best ways to fight back against rampant AI abuse of his voice and likeness on here. Might be a drop in the bucket, but we’re trying.”

As of now, there is no more information on what Zak, Zelda, and Cody will share in the future. But, based on this surprising post, it looks like Williams’ fans are continuing to celebrate his life in the best way possible.

While plenty of Bob Dylan‘s songs climbed to great heights on the charts, from “Like a Rolling Stone” to “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” to so many others, the iconic musician’s personal favorite track was definitely not one of his biggest hits.

Interestingly enough, the song Dylan considered his greatest accomplishment was never even released as a single. It also happened to appear on one of his least successful albums. As Dylan explained in an interview with NME, per SongFacts, he held the title track from 1981’s Shot of Love in particularly high esteem.

“The purpose of music is to elevate and inspire the spirit,” Dylan said. “To those who care where Bob Dylan is at, they should listen to ‘Shot of Love.’ It’s my most perfect song. It defines where I am spiritually, musically, romantically, and whatever else. It shows where my sympathies lie. It’s all there in that one song.”

Unfortunately for Dylan, fans and critics didn’t feel the same away about “Shot of Love” the song. They didn’t feel that way about the album, either, which was the final installment in his religious-themed trilogy of records (also including 1979’s Slow Train Coming and 1980’s Saved) and only sold about 200,000 copies, per Far Out Magazine.

In a 1983 conversation with Martin Keller, Dylan called Shot of Love his “most explosive album,” adding, “even going back to Blonde on Blonde or [The] Freewheelin’ [Bob Dylan] or any of those. Bringing It All Back Home or Highway 61 or wherever they were.”

“I may be totally wrong in saying that but I feel that same way about this,” he continued. “I feel the same way about this album as I did about when we recorded Bringing It All Back Home. It was like the breakthrough point. It’s the kind of music I’ve been striving to make, and I believe that in time, people will see that.”

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Several years later, Dylan seemed to have come to terms with the public’s lukewarm reception to Shot of Love.

“People didn’t listen to [Shot of Love] in a realistic way,” he told Cameron Crowe during interviews for a booklet released with his Biograph box set.

“The record had something that, I don’t know, could have been made in the ’40s or maybe the ’50s,” Dylan reflected.

“There was a cross element of songs on it,” he said. “The critics wouldn’t allow the people to make up their own minds. All they talked about was Jesus this and Jesus that, like it was some kind of Methodist record. I don’t know what was happening, maybe Boy George or something, but Shot of Love didn’t fit into the current formula. It probably never will. Anyway, people were always looking for some excuse to write me off and this was as good as any. I can’t say if being ‘non-commercial’ is a put-down or a compliment.”

One thing’s for sure: All these years later, it’s clear that Shot of Love certainly did nothing to diminish Dylan’s musical legacy.

Related: Bob Dylan, 84, Stuns Fans by Kicking Off Concert With This Song for the First Time in Over 35 Years

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Drawers, cabinets, and closets come in handy when you need to hide the mess and reduce the visual clutter in your home’s common spaces. However, these messy, chaotic compartments can make it difficult to find what you need, which is why it’s also important to organize the concealed spaces of your home. If you find it difficult to keep designated spaces for all the little things stashed in your drawers, designated containers are extremely helpful, and this Taimasi Drawer Bins Set at Walmart has 25 of them for just $15.

This 25-piece organizer set will help you streamline everything from your kitchen junk drawers to your bathroom cabinets, bringing an extra sense of order to your day-to-day life. Right now, you can score it on sale for a whopping 54% off, marked down to $15 from its usual $33 price with a limited-time Walmart flash deal. This is a sale you won’t want to pass up, considering that you’re getting each bin for just 60 cents! If you need a few more bins, you can snag a 44-piece set on sale, which normally retails for $56, but is now only $24. 

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This set comes with four different bin sizes so you can customize the layout of your drawers and maximize space. It includes three large bins, six medium bins, eight small bins, and eight mini bins. For size reference, the large bins measure 9 inches wide and 6 inches long, the medium bins measure 9 inches wide and 3 inches long, the small bins measure 6 inches wide and inches long, and the mini bins measure 3 inches long and wide. 

Each bin boasts 2.2-inch-tall edges, offering enough depth to prevent your items from spilling out of the sides. However, they should be shallow enough to fit in most drawers. These bins are transparent, allowing you to easily see everything stored within them. To keep the bins from sliding around whenever you open and close your drawers, the underside has a non-slip design. 

These bins are incredibly versatile, with the ability to streamline drawers in any room, whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, living room, or bedroom. You’ve probably seen plenty of inspirational videos on social media flaunting meticulously organized drawers using similar clear bins, and this set makes it possible for your drawers to look just as flawless.

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They’re ideal for anything from bulky items like tools, utensils, and office supplies to smaller things like trinkets, jewelry, and miscellaneous items. Customers mentioned that they used these drawers to organize LEGO pieces, toiletries, craft supplies, and more. 

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Shoppers loved the practicality and usefulness of these drawer bins so much that they called the set “organization heaven” and “the best thing since sliced bread.” One reviewer raved that “they’re great for organizing and retrieving small items, as it’s easy to see what’s inside.” Another customer said that their “kitchen drawers are more organized than they’ve ever been” and added that “everything has its place.” 

Made of a resin, polypropylene, and polyethylene blend, these bins are sturdy and durable, so they should remain in pristine condition for long-term use. They have a sleek silhouette that slightly tapers down, allowing you to stack them for efficient storage when not in use. With their simple design, you can also use the bins to declutter your countertops and shelves and keep them tidy.

Related: Walmart’s $25 55-Piece Food Storage Set Instantly Organizes Meal Prep, Leftovers, and Lunchboxes

With the Taimasi 25-Piece Drawer Bins Set, you’ll experience organization like never before. Don’t hesitate to snag it while it’s still on sale for just $15. And don’t forget, you can also grab a set with 44 pieces on sale for $24 if you need extra! 

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