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Maury Povich is looking back at some of the most shocking moments in daytime TV, especially the murder linked to the Jenny Jones Show that effectively changed how the era of TV was filmed.

Daytime TV talk shows were everything people could talk about in the ’90s, with multiple series spawning during the time like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Jerry Springer Show, and Povich’s hit “You Are Not the Father” show, Maury. It was an era of drama, arguments, fights on set, deep-rooted secrets revealed, and chaos. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Povich recalls how an unfortunate incident on the Jenny Jones Show “changed everything.”

Hosted by Jenny Jones, the talk show aired in 1991 and started as any other, focused on cooking, fashion, and celebrities before it was reworked into a tabloid talk show. Its evolution during the second season led to a spike in ratings, as Jones tackled single-issue panel discussions with everyday guests.

While Povich’s show skyrocketed in ratings, so did Jones’s as it focused on biracial families, police wives, and juicy discussions that led to shock and awe. In 1995, the series released its most controversial episode, which Povich explains caused a dramatic shift.

“Things changed in the talk shows [with] the unfortunate killing of a guest on Jenny Jones,” Povich says. “That changed everything. Before that, no guest was ever approached about a subject they didn’t know they were going to be asked about.”

According to reports, “Revealing Same Sex Secret Crush” was an episode filmed by the Jenny Jones show but was never actually released. It was largely due to what occurred after it was filmed, as the episode focused on openly gay singles telling their straight friends they have a secret crush on them.

The episode had Scott Amedure, a 32-year-old gay man, talk about his crush on his 24-year-old straight friend, Jonathan Schmitz. Unknown to Amedure, Schmitz was brought on stage, with the former telling Jones, “You lied to me,” while trying to play it cool. As a result of what occurred on stage, Schmitz was angered and killed Amedure with a 12-gauge shotgun in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Povich recalls the incident having been “terribly embarrassing” and how the murder “changed the whole viewing of daytime TV.” It’s largely due to Jones and the staff having never told Amedure the whole truth of what was going to happen in the segment.

“We had 10, 12 pages of legal documents that each guest had to sign. We had to make sure that there were never questions that were going to be asked that they weren’t prepared for. And every single show, all of a sudden, had an attorney that was attached to the show,” he explains.

Schmitz was found guilty of first-degree murder, with him having told 9-1-1 that it was due to what occurred on the talk show. While Jones was seen as an example of “ambush television” and Amedure’s family filed a wrongful death and negligence suit, the courts found the show “had no duty to anticipate and prevent the act of murder committed by Schmitz.”

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Four birth dates will notice increased spiritual awakenings between August 11 to September 27, thanks to Mars transiting Cancer. Expert astrologer and numerologist Narayana Montufar reveals how this transit will impact those born on the 8th, 12th, 27th, and 29th of any month.

The time to connect with our roots is here. Between August 11 and September 27, the planet of energy and action, Mars, travels in the skies of Cancer. As the only zodiac sign ruled by the Moon, Cancer is connected to the deepest and oldest parts of ourselves. When Mars travels in Cancer, happening only once every two years, the desire to go inward to explore our past is undeniable. 

This is when our connection with our ancestry brims most intensely, paving the way for their guidance to come in the form of profound downloads via meditation and dreams. Over the next seven weeks, spending time with our family may bring the desire to dig into our past. The awareness that our past informs our future becomes more palpable, opening our hearts to understanding ourselves at a deeper level. 

Which Birth Dates Connect With Their Ancestry When Action Planet Mars Travels In Cancer?

While everyone is bound to feel more connected to their ancestors while Mars travels in Cancer between August 11 and September 27, those born on the 27th, 29th, 12th, and 8th of any month may feel this connection heightened. 

Born On The 27th: You’ll Be Guided In Embracing A New Beginning

What do you most desire to bring to fruition? Being born on the 27th of any month puts your birth date under the fiery disposition of Mars. As this ambitious planet visits Cancer, you may feel more connected to your lineage. With the guidance from your ancestors, you’ll be able to distinguish the difference between outdated goals and the desires that are true to your heart. 

The September 10 New Moon in Virgo, which is positively angled towards Mars in Cancer, energizes you to follow a dream. The days following it represent a new beginning, when your ancestors inspire you to set intention and follow through with action. What you pursue can be a new goal, or something from the past you would like to take another stab at. 

Born On The 29th: You’ll Go Within For Deep Inner Discovery

Numerologically, 29 is connected to both Mars and the Moon, meaning that this transit of Mars in Cancer may always prove to be a time of deep spiritual development. Don’t be surprised if the need to spend more time alone kicks in, particularly during the end of August and beginning of September. This is a time to guard your energy and tune out the noise, creating the inner stillness to receive guidance from those who still accompany you in spirit. 

As you go deep and listen to your ancestors, you’re bound to discover information new to you. Important stories about your family and details about your distant ancestry may bring major aha moments. This is especially true between August 31 and September 4, when Mars aligns with Sirius, one of the most spiritual stars in the sky.

Born On The 12th: You’ll Be Supported In Releasing Emotional Baggage

If you were born on the 12th of any month, your lineage supports you in letting go. Your birth date carries the energy of the three planets—Sun, Moon, and Jupiter—that are involved in the ultra-potent August 12 Solar Eclipse. Happening as Mars enters Cancer, this is a great moment to ask guidance from those who protect you from the other side. 

As your soul tunes into their message, they may guide you into the old feelings that need to be processed and the stories that need to be closed. Being one of the most potent lunar events of 2026, this eclipse opens a one-month window of emotional release, lasting until the next New Moon on September 10. What you are supported in releasing will eventually make space for new storylines to be written in your life. 

Born On The 8th: You’ll Be Guided In Reconciling Your Past With Your Future

If you were born on the 8th of any month, the seven-week journey of Mars in Cancer has work for you to do. But don’t worry—you won’t have to do it alone. Your birth date brings the purest vibration of Saturn, which is scheduled to clash with Mars between August 25 and September 9. During this window, some unresolved issues from the past may slow down some of your progress. 

Luckily, those who faithfully look after you from the other side will make themselves noticed by you. They may visit you in your dreams or during idle periods of rest, supporting you in taking the time to process the past. As you take the time you need, they may also guide you in figuring out what parts of your story must stay in the past, and which ones remain relevant enough to be part of your future story. 

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Hayden Panettiere told Connie Britton she loved her dress.

Britton smoothed a lock of Panettiere’s hair and told her she looked beautiful. The two were about to play bitter rivals on television. That was Parade’s fall TV cover shoot in 2012, when Panettiere was 23. She died Sunday at 36.

Her cause of death has not been determined. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said Monday that an autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to her death, and that the investigation is active and ongoing.

Callie Khouri, an Oscar winner for writing Thelma & Louise, created the show. Nashville cast Britton as a queen of country music losing her crown and Panettiere as the pop-country upstart taking it. After Heroes, Panettiere told Parade, it was “an uphill battle to be seen as anything besides the sweet, all-American cheerleader.”

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The singing did not come easily. Panettiere had flirted with a pop career as a teenager and said she had always had very bad stage fright. She studied Carrie Underwood. A choreographer got her moves ready for the Grand Ole Opry. Juliette Barnes, her Nashville character, worried her too, a starlet she called snotty and disrespectful, and she said it would be mortifying if anyone thought that was her.

Britton was doing the same homework. At 45, she trained with a vocal coach before moving on to four hours a day with the record producer T-Bone Burnett. The first time people had to hear her sing, she told Parade, she thought she was going to be sick. Their songs came from Lee Brice, Elvis Costello and others. She moved to the city for the job, bringing two dogs and her 19-month-old son.

Television had gotten female relationships wrong plenty of times, Britton said, and the goal here was to get one right.

Britton said goodbye on Instagram on Monday. “This was Hayden. Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright,” she wrote. She had no words for it, she said, only heartbreak, and she told her to sleep easy.

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On the cover, the two of them stood back to back, smiling.

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No matter where your day takes you, the shoes on your feet are what get you there. When busy days call for a convenient, supportive shoe, you can usually find a pair of Skechers that checks every box. It’s hard to beat a pair of the brand’s slip-in sneakers, and with an endorsement from a style icon like Martha Stewart, the Skechers Martha Stewart Bobs Vista Luxe Stroll Slip-In Walking Shoes are a fan favorite. Right now, you can snag a pair on sale for just $35 at Walmart, down from $46.

These shoes offer excellent cushioning and a hands-free design while looking stylish. They offer ultra-cushioned memory foam support that’ll keep you comfortable all day long, whether you’re walking miles on vacation this summer or running errands through the fall. Finding Skechers slip-in shoes backed by Martha Stewart at such an affordable price is rare, so now’s the time to jump on this budget-friendly Walmart find while they’re still available. 

Skechers Martha Stewart Bobs Vista Luxe Stroll Slip-In Walking Shoes, $35 (were $46) at Walmart

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This footwear collab marries Skechers’ everyday practicality with the sort of elevated design Martha Stewart is known for. These black sneakers feature a polished silhouette with faux leather accents and a textured canvas fabric that gives the appearance of embossed material, offering just a hint of shimmer. They’re a versatile choice that pairs effortlessly with a variety of outfits for just about any occasion, whether you’re working out, traveling, or meeting up with friends for lunch.

Designed with Skechers’ signature hands-free slip-in technology, you can step right into these shoes without having to bend over or fuss with laces. They also don’t skimp on support, delivering lightweight flexibility and a soft memory foam footbed that’ll cushion every step you take. Walmart reviewers were impressed by the shoes’ “sleek” design and “helpful” slip-in construction. Currently available in women’s sizes 6.5 through 11, these shoes should fit true to size, according to the product description.

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Now just $35, the Skechers Martha Stewart Bobs Vista Luxe Stroll Slip-In Walking Shoes are a stylish way to stay supported and comfortable in any situation. Snag them at Walmart now before this deal is gone!

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Salma Hayek is a grandma!

The acclaimed actress, 59, whose resume includes everything from rom-coms like Fools Rush In to groundbreaking films like Frida, may be one of Hollywood’s most stunning stars, but she’s also a devoted mom. But now she can add grandmother to the list! Married to billionaire François-Henri Pinault, 64, Salma shared a sweet photo of herself holding her new grandson. Her stepson, François Pinault Jr., just welcomed the baby boy with his wife, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, PEOPLE reported.

“We are blessed to welcome the fourth living generation of Francois’. Although I will call him Panchito. He seems to love it, and I cannot love him more,” Hayek shared in the video, which showed her smiling and speaking to the little one in Spanish. The baby responded with giggles.

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Hayek’s Daughter Valentina is Stunning

 Hayek’s daughter Valentina recently turned 18. In a sweet photo carousel that showed the family celebrating the big birthday, Hayek expressed her love for her lookalike daughter on her special day.

“We ate, we danced, we laughed, we loved… and we kept the party going all weekend. Happy birthday mi cielo, celebrating you never feels long enough 🎂💃❤️,” Hayek captioned the post, which was also translated into Spanish.

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Hayek previously spoke about her desire to have a big family, and the way it all came together with Pinault, who already had three children, François, Mathilde, and Augustin, when they got together.

“I always wanted to have a lot of children, and I was not able to. My body, as a miracle, had one,” Hayek told Red in 2017. “The huge 

blessing I’ve had is that my husband has three other children. So, I have four. And they are all so different.”

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Hayek’s stepson, Augustin, who goes by Augie, was also celebrated by Hayek last year upon his high school graduation.

“Augie!!! We are so PROUD 🥹 of you. Congratulations for becoming the extraordinary young man that you are and managing to still be our lovely boy, and congratulations to Linda, Francois, and all the parents who got our babies up to this point. Easier said than done 🎓#graduation,” Hayek captioned the sweet photo set.

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For most of us, the person we are during our college years is very different from who we are 10, 20 and 30 years after graduating. However, those years—typically between 17 and 20 years of age—are also when college students are expected to declare their majors.

Because we all change so much as we get older, it’s not uncommon for graduates to wonder if they made the wrong choice with what they studied at their university. That being said, are there certain college majors that lead to more regret than others?

To find out, we turned to two expert career coaches: Dr. Sam Adeyemi—an executive coach, the CEO of Sam Adeyemi, GLC, Inc. and the founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy—and Fran Berrick, a career coach and the founder of Spearmint Coaching.

In addition to asking which college majors tend to lead to the most regret—and the most satisfaction—we also asked Dr. Adeyemi and Berrick what to do if you’re feeling dissatisfaction about the major you chose.

“No major guarantees satisfaction, and none guarantees regret either,” Berrick tells Parade.

So long story short, you’re going to be OK. Keep reading for more insight!

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Which 3 College Majors Lead to the Most Regret?

“This is a highly subjective question because there are several factors that contribute to each person’s experience of buyer’s remorse in their choice of college major,” Dr. Adeyemi tells Parade.

Because of this, he chose the three college majors that lead to the most regret based on the 2025 ZipRecruiter Graduate Survey. And interestingly, the three fields of study he named have two key things in common: they have vague career tracks, and they often lead to work in industries with low entry-level pay.

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1. Political Science, International Relations and Public Policy

“The jobs related to these majors are public sector or nonprofit-sector based,” explains Dr. Adeyemi.

Because of this, “the pay is generally lower” compared to careers in sectors such as finance or tech.

“This creates financial pressure when graduates are saddled with student loans,” he adds. “Also, these majors do not have clear career paths, unlike courses in the health sciences and engineering.”

2. Communications, Media Studies and Public Relations

“Rapid advances in media technology have resulted in a decline in entry-level jobs for these majors,” shares Dr. Adeyemi.

“Moreover, graduates of English and Political Science tend to compete for the same jobs” as those who major in Media or Communications, he notes.

He also states that these majors “tend to lead to vague career tracks” and that entry-level jobs in media “typically have low starting salaries.”

3. Physical Sciences

“Majors in the physical sciences, like Chemistry, tend not to have clear career paths like their counterparts in more technical disciplines,” Dr. Adeyemi explains. “They may have to add extra degrees to go into academics or higher-paying and specialized scientific careers,” and these degrees can be expensive.

Additionally, in the Physical Sciences, “entry-level salaries tend to be low. This does not help those carrying the burden of student loans.”

Related: No Degree, No Problem! Here Are 30 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

Which 3 College Majors Lead to the Most Satisfaction?

Here are three focuses that career coaches recommend.

1. Healthcare-related majors

Dr. Adeyemi notes that majors in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry or Nursing “offer clear career paths” as well as a structured transition from school to professional practice.

“They have options for where to work, from schools and clinics to big hospitals,” he adds. “Their salaries are also good. Moreover, they derive fulfillment from seeing the direct impact of their care on their patients.”

Berrick agrees, sharing that demand for healthcare workers “is strong and stable, tied to an aging population and hiring has held up better than almost any other field. Grads tend to feel good about their choice because the job market consistently validates it.”

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2. Any major paired with data or tech fluency

“It’s less about the major and more about the layer on top of it,” explains Berrick. “Grads who build comfort with data and technical tools regardless of what they studied are increasingly the ones getting hired and staying satisfied, because they have flexibility built in.”

3. Engineering

“There is a high demand for engineering majors across several industries,” explains Dr. Adeyemi. “Also, their training allows them to pivot into other careers like tech, marketing and management. They have high starting salaries and derive fulfillment from solving real-world problems.”

Related: 50 Career Goals That’ll Help You Climb That Corporate Ladder in No Time

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What To Do if You Regret Your Major: 4 Steps

Career coaches reveal what steps you can take.

1. Reframe regret

“What shapes career satisfaction down the line isn’t the major itself, but how someone applies it and keeps growing afterward,” says Berrick. “The real story is about skill-building and adaptability, not which academic track someone picked for four years.”

She adds that many college graduates wind up working in jobs unrelated to their major, “which tells you the major is rarely the deciding factor in career satisfaction.”

2. Audit your transferable skills

If you are feeling regret over your major, ask yourself what else you can do with the skills you learned while getting your degree.

“Writing, analysis, communication and problem-solving translate across nearly every industry,” shares Berrick. “Most people just haven’t taken inventory of what they’ve built in all aspects of their academic career.”

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3. Take a test to discover your strengths

“Start by taking strength and personality tests online to identify your area of genius,” advises Dr. Adeyemi. “Then do certification programs or serve as an apprentice to someone in order to acquire skills that can help you solve problems.”

4. Learn a new skill that’s in demand

“You don’t need a new degree to pivot,” says Berrick.

Instead, you might consider taking an online or local course to learn a valuable skill, such as basic data fluency or technical tool proficiency.

Having certification in a skill like these “on top of your existing major can open doors fast,” she says.

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Sources:

• Dr. Sam Adeyemi is an executive coach, strategic leadership expert, the CEO of Sam Adeyemi, GLC, Inc., as well as the founder and Executive Director of Daystar Leadership Academy.
• Fran Berrick is a career coach and the founder of Spearmint Coaching.
• ZipRecruiter Graduate Survey. (2025) ZipRecruiter.

Get ready for a ‘90s revival on Broadway. Girls’ star Lena Dunham and the Grammy-nominated ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer Carly Rae Jepsen are bringing 10 Things I Hate About You to the stage soon.

Based on the iconic teen rom-com starring Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Larisa Oleynik, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the new musical will open for previews in exactly one year: On August 17, 2027. 

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While fans might know Dunham as the star of HBO’s Girls, she’s also a writer, director, and producer. The quadruple-threat will use her writing prowess to adapt the musical’s book. Jessica Huang will co-write with Dunham. 

Jepsen will handle the musical aspect of this Broadway show, writing the tunes and the lyrics with Ethan Gruska. Director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and music supervisor Tom Kitt will join the team. Mike Bosner will produce. Bosner previously produced ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ and ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.’

While the film’s followers might hope for Stiles’s return in some way, there is no information about who will star in the upcoming show. 

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As fans of the movie already know, 10 Things I Hate About You already has deep theatrical roots. The big-screen 1999 blockbuster was based on Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew,’ making the new musical an adaptation of an adaptation. 

What do fans think about the new ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ musical?

After the ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ musical’s official Instagram page posted the announcement, fans jumped on the chance to give their opinions of the revamped movie-turned-soon-to-be-Broadway hit. 

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One commenter wrote, “The way a Carly Rae Jepsen/Lena Dunham interpretation of Kat’s poem has the potential to take one leading lady straight to the Tony’s,” as others added, “This is a wish I’d ask a genie for”, “This feels like it was made in a lab for my brain,” and “I’ve never been more ready for anything in my life.”

And then there was this simple statement that pretty much summed it all up: “90s kids are thrilled.”

How can you get tickets for the ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ musical on Broadway? 

Tickets aren’t on sale…yet. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on the nostalgic show. For exclusive news on tickets and other info, visit the musical’s website here and sign up to get email updates. 

“Hanky Panky” is one of rock’s greatest comeback stories.

What began as an overlooked regional single eventually became a No. 1 smash in 1966, launching 18 year-old singer Tommy James and the Shondells into the national spotlight.

The song’s success almost never happened.

Written by legendary songwriting duo Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, “Hanky Panky” was first recorded by Tommy James and his local Michigan band in 1964. The single attracted little attention, and the group eventually disbanded. But nearly two years later, a Pittsburgh disc jockey began playing the forgotten record, generating overwhelming listener demand that spread rapidly throughout western Pennsylvania.

That unexpected buzz changed everything, especially on the label side.

“When ‘Hanky Panky’ exploded out of Pittsburgh, and I came to New York, right out of the Midwest, we got a yes from everybody,” James later told Best Classic Bands. “We got a yes from Columbia, Epic, RCA, Atlantic and the last place we took the record to was Roulette. So, I’m feeling really good thinking we’re probably going to be with CBS or Atlantic. The next morning, we started getting calls from all the labels that had said yes the day before suddenly saying, ‘Tom, we gotta pass,’ and I said ‘Whadya mean? I thought we had a deal,’ and finally Jerry Wexler at Atlantic told me the truth, that Morris Levy from Roulette had called up all the other labels and scared ’em. Basically, threatened them [by saying] ‘This is my f**king record.'”

James quickly reunited a band under the Shondells name and signed with Roulette Records, which reissued “Hanky Panky” nationally in 1966.

The move paid off almost immediately.

The single soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, transforming Tommy James and the Shondells into one of the biggest acts of the era. The breakthrough launched an extraordinary run of hits that included “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” and “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” firmly establishing James as one of the defining voices of ’60s rock.

“I think one of the reasons [our songs] hold up today and probably will for a long time is because we weren’t writing about political events,” James told Classic Bands. “We weren’t necessarily putting ourselves in the ’60s. We paid very little attention to what was going on around us, and just kind of wrote from the heart, and wrote from our feelings. I’m very glad that we kept it like that, ’cause that’s the reason I think that we’re still around and why our records still get covered.”

Its appeal has endured for generations.

With its infectious beat, singalong chorus, and unmistakable garage-rock energy, “Hanky Panky” has remained a staple of oldies radio and classic rock playlists for decades. The story behind its unlikely rise, from forgotten local release to nationwide chart-topper, has become one of the most celebrated comeback stories in rock history.

“It was very important for us to always stretch the envelope and I believe that it’s the reason why we had so many hits,” James said years later. “You know, we ended up with twenty three gold singles and nine platinum albums and we sold over a hundred million records. When you look at it, this was only an eight year period of time, but now it’s been forty four years in the major leagues. This is a business that maybe gives you two or three years, so truly I am very grateful for the longevity. It’s been an amazing time.”

Sixty years after it climbed to No. 1, “Hanky Panky” continues to sound as energetic and infectious as ever. Featuring an 18-year-old singer from Michigan, the 1966 classic remains the song that introduced Tommy James to the world and launched one of rock’s most remarkable careers.

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While American classics like The Grapes of Wrath, 1984, or Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are usually considered the best of U.S. literature, several books published within the last few decades can also be considered masterpieces. For instance, the publication Collider recently released a ranking of “the 10 best American books of the 21st century.”

According to Collider, the top American books released after 2000 include The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins from 2008, Stephen King‘s 2004 hit The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower, and No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, published in 2005. Journalist Patrick Radden Keefe‘s 2021 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction-winning work, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, took home the title of the “best American book of the 21st century.”

The book, which delves into Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family’s role in America’s opioid epidemic, has a score of 4.53 out of 5 from 149,195 readers on Goodreads.

Patrick Radden Keefe Discussed the Legacy of ‘Empire of Pain’ in a 2026 Interview

In a March 2026 interview with Penguin Random House, Keefe, who also wrote the nonfiction books Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland (2018) and London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth (2026), discussed the impact of Empire of Pain. He explained that his role as an investigative journalist was to speak to those involved with the situation and to ideally “pin a butterfly down.”

“But the truth is that the story often keeps going. And keeps evolving after you’ve written your story. And sometimes the writing that you do actually changes those events. I should say most of the time it doesn’t,” said the New Yorker staff writer.

He went on to say that he “spent years looking into this family and their role in helping kickstart the opioid epidemic” when writing Empire of Pain.

“Initially, there was an article in The New Yorker and then this book, Empire of Pain. Part of what I was trying to do was create a situation in which the family couldn’t disassociate itself from the downstream consequences of these business decisions they had made in terms of how OxyContin, this drug that they made billions of dollars from, was marketed. After the book came out, you had this sequence of events. There was a legal process, a bankruptcy case in which the family ultimately agreed to pay billions and billions of dollars,” said the journalist in the March 2026 interview.

In addition, he said that the Sackler family ended up facing “another kind of accountability, a sort of public-shaming factor in a way” after the “Oscar-nominated documentary, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed about Nan Goldin and her campaign” was released in 2022. He also noted that he had written about Goldin, a famed photographer who “was pressing to have all these different art museums and these kind of illustrious institutons” where Sacklers donated to remove the family name, in Empire of Pain.

“Nan Goldin, this revered American photographer who had been addicted to OxyContin, initially read the article that I wrote in the New Yorker and then said, ‘I’m going to start a campaign. I’m going to try and persuade these institutions to take that name down,'” said Keefe.

He clarified that he doesn’t “take any direct credit for that.”

“But when I started working on the Sackler story, the Sacklers were moving through the world without any real, they weren’t even getting asked questions about any responsibility that they might have had for the opioid crisis,” continued Keefe during the Penguin Random House interview. “And to see people like Nan Goldin kind of take the stuff that I’ve managed to reveal in my reporting and run with it more as activists, right? And sort of see what they can do in terms of bringing about accountability was an incredibly humbling but also affirming thing.”

M&M’s just launched a new flavor that fans are “going to devour.”

On Aug. 16, trusted food blogger Snackolator took to Instagram with exciting news for chocolate-mint lovers.

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“I am going to DEVOUR these new Mint Crunchy Cookie M&M’s!” he declared. “They are starting to arrive at Walmart, and as a mint fan, these sound incredible!”

The new M&M’s flavor, arriving in stores now, features a mint chocolate outside with a crunchy cookie inside; they are exclusively available at Walmart. According to Walmart’s website, a Share size of Mint Crunchy Cookie M&M’s is available for $2.78.

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In the comments of Snackolator’s post, followers shared their excitement over the new M&M’s flavor, with one Instagram user writing, “OOH! Seems [like] a riff off thin mint cookies. I wanna chop these up and add to cookies. A new twist. Or even peppermint bark.”

A second echoed, “Doing everything they can not to call it a thin mint.”

Another shared, “Omg, yes!! I had forgotten about the mint M&M’s. They were my favorite, and I don’t remember seeing them recently. Did they discontinue them??”

Someone else pointed out, “I used to mix their mint ones with their cookie ones…now I don’t have to.”

A different follower exclaimed, “Can’t wait for these,” as another declared, “Oh hell yeah.”

Meanwhile, yet another Instagram user confirmed, “Just tried these. So good.”

In 1991, M&M’s launched its Mint flavor year-round — but it was discontinued in most places in 2003. The mint variety makes an annual return around the winter holidays. In 2023, M&M’s premiered its Crunchy Cookie flavor, which is still available today.

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Years before Tom Waits would reinvent himself in the ’80s with his particular brand of abrasive, avant-garde singer/songwriter music, a lesser known psychedelic blues-rock band had completely blown open the music world with one of the most unique albums ever created. After sessions recorded amidst cult-like living conditions including subsistence diets and bans from leaving the house, Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band would release their seminal masterpiece, “Trout Mask Replica.”

“Trout Mask Replica” is an album that I have always seen as a rite of passage for serious music fans. I’ll just come right out and say it, the album sounds genuinely horrendous. It is the most dissonant, nonsensical, abrasive, and atonal piece of rock music I’ve engaged with in my life. It was written on a piano by a man who did not know how to play the piano– and that’s the point. Because of this, the album is one of the most raw expressions one can listen to, and that is perhaps why in 2010 it was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.

Some call it a disaster, while many call it one of the greatest records of all time. So what is the allure of “Trout Mask Replica?” I think I find myself in line with Vox, who put out a great episode on their Earworm series, seeking to show everyone why this ‘awful sounding album’ is one of the most important ever.

Tom Waits would name the record as one of his favorites in an interview with The Guardian, and any fan of his can absolutely see the massive influence that “Trout Mask Replica” had on him. Between with instrumentation, vocal delivery, and commitment to sounding utterly unique, the album is spiritually in line with everything waits would go on to do.

‘Trout Mask Replica” is an album that defies a lot of easy categorization. It’s an extremely painful listening experience, as well as one of the most pure musical expressions one can experience. It’s similar to how an inexperienced child can wield all the emotion and life of an accomplished musician, but unlike them, can’t learn the language of music to transcribe it eloquently, so instead the child just bangs on the piano.

The album is an experience in the way sound and tone can stir emotion. It strips away all the polish and sophistication of musical manners in favor of treating the band like a vehicle for pure noise. It’s a psychologically weathering experience that transports you unlike any other piece of music you will find.

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Hayden Panettiere died on Aug. 16, 2026, just days shy of her 37th birthday.

The Nashville star was in several high profile relationships throughout her life, as well as more low-key romances.

Her previous partners included Laguna Beach and The Traitors star Stephen Colletti, football player Scotty McKnight, her much-older Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia, boxer Wladimir Klitschko and convicted domestic abuser Brian Hickerson.

In addition to her public consensual relationships, however, Panettiere revealed in her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning that she was in non-consensual sexual situations with at least two much older famous men.

In one incident, she alleged that an older woman she considered a friend put a then-18-year-old Panettiere in a bed with a much-older singer, but that she was able to flee before anything happened to her. In a separate incident, an older, award-winning actor flashed his genitals at her when she was 19.

Panettiere did not name the men involved in either incident, explaining to the Hollywood Reporter, “It was a bad look for them and [the people I didn’t name] were generally people within my industry. They’re people I could run into again. I didn’t want to put myself in that position. Things happened a long time ago, but it was to protect me and my company from being sued by some very pissed-off famous people.”

Look back at Panettiere’s love life from her time in and out of the limelight.

Is Hayden Panettiere in a relationship now?

At the time of her death, Panettiere wasn’t known to be romantically involved with anyone publicly. Her last known relationship was with Hickerson and TMZ reported that she died in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment linked to him. In May 2026, Hickerson told the outlet that he wanted Panettiere back and still held out hope for a reconciliation with the actress.

Related: Hayden Panettiere Dead: Family Releases 1st Statement

Who is Hayden Panettiere in a relationship with?

Panettiere wasn’t known to be in a publicly-acknowledged relationship at the time of her death. Her past relationships include romances with Colletti, McKnight, Ventimiglia, Klitschko and Hickerson. She was last spotted publicly with Hickerson in March 2026 when TMZ photographed the pair at LAX.

Who is Hayden Panettiere’s ex Brian Hickerson?

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Hickerson is an aspiring actor, per PEOPLE. He only has a single credit as “Officer Williams” in a 2017 film called M.F.A. It goes without saying that he is better (if not only) known for his relationship with Panettiere than he ever was for his work as a thespian.

Hickerson is a South Carolina native. He spent some time living in Los Angeles to pursue his acting career and opportunities in real estate.

How did Hayden Panettiere meet Brian Hickerson?

Panettiere reportedly met Hickerson through mutual friends who set them up in 2018, Page Six reported.

What did Brian Hickerson do to Hayden Panettiere?

Hickerson was physically abusive to Panettiere throughout their relationship.

In May 2019, Hickerson was arrested for felony domestic violence after the pair got into a fight at home. It’s unclear which of them called police, but officers noticed redness and marks on Panettiere’s body, sources told TMZ at the time. Later, sources said her injuries were “far more serious.” Hickerson pleaded not guilty and was ordered to stay 100 yards away from the I Love You, Beth Cooper star, but the charges were dismissed that September after Panettiere reportedly wouldn’t cooperate with prosecutors. In November 2019, Panettiere denied anything bad happened and said she was “A-OK” when TMZ cameras caught up with her as Hickerson picked up her up from the airport.

Hickerson was arrested for domestic battery after allegedly physically abusing Panettiere in Wyoming on Valentine’s Day 2020. TMZ reported that police claimed he punched the petite starlet “with a closed fist on the right side of her face.” A police report indicated that Panettiere’s face was swollen and red and that she told responding deputies that Hickerson was “throwing her around and punched her.” Hickerson was also charged with interfering with a police officer for allegedly refusing to identify himself to the cops on the scene.

TMZ reported Panettiere got a restraining order against Hickerson in Wyoming after the February 2020 incident, claiming that Hickerson beat, spit on her, threw her around, poured water on her and threw things when he drank.

In July 2020, a California judge later approved a restraining order in the Golden State as well after Panettiere filed a complaint against Hickerson, alleging multiple domestic violence incidents to the Santa Monica and Los Angeles police departments. PEOPLE reported Hickerson was arrested on four felony charges of corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant (Panettiere), two felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and one felony charge of intimidating a witness (Panettiere), as well as misdemeanor battery of a spouse or cohabitant (Panettiere).

“I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve,” Panettiere said in a statement at the time. “I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. I’m grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life.”

In April 2021, Hickerson pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse/cohabitant and was sentenced to 45 days in jail, four years of probation, 52 domestic violence classes and $500 restitution, PEOPLE reported. In exchange for a guilty plea, the rest of his charges stemming from his July 2020 arrest were dropped.

In late March 2022, Panettiere and Hickerson were both caught on camera in a massive bar brawl—this time not fighting one another, but other people. Thankfully, by that July, the pair reportedly split.

“It was a very dark and complicated time in my life,” Panettiere told PEOPLE in July 2022 of her relationship with Hickerson. “But a lot of women go through what I went through, and I want people to know it’s OK to ask for help.”

Related: Who Is Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere’s Ex-Boyfriend?

Why was Hayden Panettiere in Greenville, South Carolina?

Panettiere reportedly was staying in Greenville, S.C., for a “private weekend” before she died.

Related: Why Hayden Panettiere Was in Greenville: What We Know About Her South Carolina Trip

Where did Hayden Panettiere live in South Carolina?

Panettiere was staying in the Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville, S.C., when she died, the Greenville News reported.

Did Milo Ventimiglia date Hayden Panettiere?

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Ventimiglia and Panettiere dated from 2007 to 2009. At the time, she played Ventimiglia’s niece in Heroes.

How old was Milo Ventimiglia when he dated Hayden Panettiere?

Ventimiglia was 30 when he began dating Panettiere shortly after she turned 18. Apparently he sold her the classic “old soul/you’re so mature for your age” chestnut, even though her front lobe wouldn’t fully develop for at least another half-decade.

“At 18, I lived so much life that he almost couldn’t count me as being 18,” she told Entertainment Weekly in May 2026. “So Milo and I, even though he was 30, had a lot more in common than people might think.” (Frankly, he should be the one fielding questions about this relationship, not her.)

What does Hayden Panettiere say about Milo Ventimiglia?

Panettiere has only ever had kind things to say about Ventimiglia. In her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, she reflected on how their romance began during a European press tour to promote Heroes.

“I’d had a little crush on Milo since the show started, but we were friends and nothing more,” she wrote. “Milo was 30 and I had just turned 18. However, something was in the air in Europe. Maybe it was the sights or the food or the fact that everyone fell all over us, but I felt dizzy with joy, and it seemed so did Milo. Over the course of the world tour, our friendship turned to flirtation, and, just like that, we became a thing.”

She wrote that the pair split after she told him that an NBC executive kissed her on the lips, which Ventimiglia told her was “completely inappropriate.” She recalled that when he dumped her, she was at home wearing penguin pajamas and was in bed devastated until a friend invited her on a trip to New York City, which mended her broken heart.

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Ventimiglia has only been married once. He tied the knot with model Jarah Mariano in 2023. They’ve since welcomed two children together.

Related: Hayden Panettiere Said Her Milo Ventimiglia Split Came ‘Out of Left Field’

What happened with Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere?

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Panettiere said on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that she and Klitschko met at a party in 2008. At the time, she was in a relationship with Ventimiglia, but approached the legendary Ukrainian heavyweight boxer anyway, telling the 6’6″ star, “You’re huge.” He replied, “You’re tiny.”

After Ventimiglia broke up with Panettiere in February 2009, she and Klitschko began dating and were together off and on for the next nine years.

The pair first split in 2011, after which she briefly dated then-New York Jets wide receiver McKnight.

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Panettiere and McKnight split in late 2012, and by February 2013, she and Klitschko reconciled, getting engaged that October. They welcomed their daughter, Kaya, in December 2014. Panettiere and Klitschko amicably split in late 2018 and remained close friends until her death.

Related: The ‘Incredible Life’ of Hayden Panettiere’s Daughter Had Devastating Beginnings

What was the age difference between Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko when they met?

When they met in late 2008, Klitschko (born March 25, 1976) would have been 32 and Panettiere (born Aug. 21, 1989) would have been 19.

Does Wladimir Klitschko have a wife?

Nope. While Klitschko and Panettiere were engaged, they never tied the knot, and he has not married anyone else.

Related: Hayden Panettiere Recently Revealed the Promise She Made With Wladimir Klitschko

How many children does Wladimir Klitschko have?

Klitschko only has one child, Kaya, whom he shared with Panettiere before her passing.

Did Stephen Colletti date Hayden Panettiere?

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Reality star Colletti and Panettiere dated from 2006 to late 2007, according to PEOPLE.

Is Hayden Panettiere LGBTQ?

She was indeed. Panettiere came out as bisexual in May 2026.

“That’s something about me I was never able to share with the world because it was just never the right time,” she told Us Weekly at the time. “It was either I was too young, and I was being forced to be perfect at all times; I was not encouraged to just be myself. Then came the period where it felt like people coming out, especially women, saying that they were bisexual or liked girls, was a fad. I was afraid that if I was honest it was going to be like me jumping on the bandwagon.”

She added, “It was a very difficult topic to articulate properly. Sad I had to wait until I was 36 years old to share that part of me, but better late than never, right?”

Related: Two of Hayden Panettiere’s Biggest Shows Are on Netflix — But One Is Leaving Soon

Brian Hickerson — one of the last people to see Hayden Panettiere alive — has deleted his social media profile.

On Monday, August 17, just one day after Panettiere’s death, Hickerson’s Instagram profile was deleted. His account was inactive for years prior to her passing.

The news comes as more details emerge in the Remember the Titans star’s untimely death.

According to TMZ, two ambulances arrived at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment on Sunday, August 16, where Hickerson and his brother were living. The on-again, off-again couple had flown from Los Angeles to South Carolina the evening prior.

Despite the call for two ambulances, nobody was seen being wheeled out, and it’s unclear whether Hickerson was also attended to by first responders.

“According to dispatch audio, Hayden was in cardiac arrest and the caller suspected it was the result of an overdose,” TMZ reported.

Before her death, the Nashville star opened up about her abusive relationship with Hickerson during an appearance on On Purpose With Jay Shetty.

“I found myself in a terrible position,” she said in May. “The abuse, the fact that I allowed this person not only into my life, but for how long I put up with it. I realized that I was more afraid of being alone than being abused.”

She added, “We could be dancing and joking, and then a switch would flip and suddenly it was on. Something would snap, and it was like watching a predator suddenly smell blood.”

The Ice Princess star told listeners to not “believe just what you see in a picture.”

“There is so much more going on, so much more going on. Truth is stranger than fiction.”

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It’s amazing what a sparkly bracelet can do for an outfit. Add it to basic jeans and a cardigan, and suddenly the entire look feels elevated. Pair it with your favorite night-out dress, and it instantly feels even more special. No matter what you have lined up for the day, the Macy’s Diamond Bolo Bracelet makes a lovely finishing touch.

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The best part? You don’t have to stress about sizing. The bolo clasp makes this piece fully adjustable with a simple tug of the chain, so it is guaranteed to fit comfortably on virtually any wrist. That makes it an especially great pick for gifting, since you don’t have to guess at measurements.

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For the last five months, A Court of Thorns and Roses fans have scoured the internet for clues. They’ve looked for signs of the titles for the upcoming ACOTAR books.

Back in March 2026, Sarah J. Maas went on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast with Alex Cooper to share the exciting news. Not only would she have one more book in the world of ACOTAR coming, but there would be two. The first would arrive in October, while fans would have to wait until January 2027 for the second.

Despite not having titles or plot details, fans were immediately excited. Now, finally, titles have been revealed, with Maas sharing them in back-to-back posts on Instagram. At the same time, LA, New York, and Denver were hit with digital billboards announcing the exciting news.

‘ACOTAR’ 6 Book Title

The sixth book title is A Court of Splintered Harmony. It will be released on Oct. 27, 2026, and there are many midnight drop parties happening around the world.

The caption for the novel reads “What was broken will be remade.” This doesn’t give us too many details about what to expect, but it adds a little more than the question mark that has been over the book’s head since the initial announcement.

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Of course, everyone was curious about what the book cover would look like, and this one is pink and yellow, starting with a deep pink in the top left corner and slowly blending to a beautiful yellow in the bottom right corner. There is a pile of sticks and what looks like bones with a fire coming out from the top of them.

‘ACOTAR Book 7 Title

As for the seventh book, which will be released on Jan. 12, 2026, it’s titled A Court of Forgotten Melody.

Like with the reveal for the sixth book, there is a tagline for the seventh novel. It reads “What was lost will be reclaimed,” which seems fitting for the title itself.

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This cover fits with A Court of Splintered Glass well, starting with the deep yellow in the top left corner that ends the sixth book in the bottom right corner. The yellow then turns to green, which is where it ends in the bottom right corner. There is what looks to be a spider with a thimble and thread behind the title.

Both books are part of “The Valkyrie Cycle,” with the first of the two noting that it is “Movement I” and the second of the two noting it covers “Movements II & III.”

Following the tragic death of actor Hayden Panettiere, many are looking back at her final moments and one of her last public appearances, where she revealed how she wanted to be remembered.

Panettiere started her career as a child actor and starred in nostalgic hit films like Ice Princess and Bring It On: All or Nothing. On Aug. 17, it was announced that the actor died at the age of 36 from an apparent drug overdose. As tributes to the late actor pour in, many recall Panettiere having been open and public with her drug addiction and post-partum depression.

During one of her last public appearances in Los Angeles in May, the Heroes actor revealed how she wanted to be remembered among fans. She spoke candidly of how her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning led many people from “within the industry and outside of the industry” to approach her with similar stories.

She recalls people having told her, “Because you’ve talked about your mental health, it gave me the courage to be honest about mine and get myself help, and you saved my life.”

“I was like, this is worth it. I can hopefully leave the world a better place than I found it. The strength is in our vulnerability.”

This Is Me: A Reckoning detailed her upbringing as a child star, which affected her at a young age and her loss of privacy. Being constantly told who she needed to be also affected her identity as an adult, and recounts multiple uncomfortable incidents involving sexual advances and unwanted, inappropriate moments with people in the industry.

Panettiere also publicly came out as bisexual in her memoir, while also revealing her postpartum depression after having a traumatic delivery with her daughter, Kaya, in 2014. It was largely attributed to her drinking and eventual addiction, and pill use that she was introduced to as a teen.

Related: Hayden Panettiere’s Final Instagram Post Takes on New Meaning After Her Death at 36

According to reports, authorities responded to a 911 call placed by “an acquaintance” of the actor after having found her unresponsive in her home. Medical assistance was administered, but Panettiere was pronounced dead later on. Authorities revealed that a “preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances,” with them reporting she died from an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest.

A rep from Nashville shared the news of her death on behalf of Panettiere’s father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere.

“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. We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss,” they reported.

Blended families come in all shapes, and few in Hollywood stretch quite as far as the one Mary Steenburgen described this week. Standing on a red carpet to celebrate her husband, the Oscar winner reflected warmly on the the rock legend she now calls a relative.

The occasion was the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 13, where Ted Danson was among the honorees. Steenburgen, married to the Cheers star since 1995, used the night to reflect on the family they have built together, a family that expanded in unexpected directions when her son married into music royalty.

That son, Charlie McDowell, whom Steenburgen shares with first husband Malcolm McDowell, wed actress Lily Collins in September 2021. Lily is the daughter of Genesis fiunder and solo superstar Phil Collins, which means the “In the Air Tonight” singer and the Book Club actress are now part of the same family tree. “We love having Phil Collins in our family,” Steenburgen told E! News on the carpet.

She had her warmest words for her daughter-in-law. Steenburgen praised Lily’s work ethic alongside her glamour, calling her an extraordinary mother and wife to her son. The couple welcomed a daughter, Tove, now 19 months old, adding another generation to a household already brimming with famous names.

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Lily has spoken often about her close bond with her father, and Phil, who recently opened up about a life-threatening health crisis, has leaned on his children through his recovery. Danson, for his part, has settled into the role of step-grandfather with the same ease he brings to every part. Steenburgen’s embrace of the Collins side reflects a family that has folded its various branches into one, across oceans and genres.

It’s a pretty packed family tree. On one side sit Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell, the A Clockwork Orange actor. On another sits Danson, one of television’s most beloved leading men. And now, through Lily, the family tree reaches a Grammy-winning music legend.

For Steenburgen, though, the headline of the evening was the man she’s stood beside for three decades as he took his place among television’s honored figures. But that extended family, Phil Collins included, was a great backdrop to a night built around Danson.

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Even though summer’s still in full swing for most, school is right around the corner—or already back in session for some—which means fall is already creeping into people’s minds. And when it comes to autumn festivities, Halloween reigns supreme, pushing brands to get creative in the fight for attention. Skippy might have just cracked the code with its new peanut butter Halloween treats.

According to a press release sent to Parade, the “fun-sized treats combine the classic, creamy taste of real SKIPPY® Peanut Butter with milk chocolate, all molded into festive Halloween shapes including pumpkins, bats and ghosts.”

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Individually wrapped, these chocolate-and-peanut-butter bites are perfect for doling out to trick-or-treaters, or for portion control if you’re tearing into a bag solo. Look for the 4.2 oz. bags in black, green, or purple packaging at Walmart, Hy-Vee, WinCo, Wegmans, and other stores, priced between $3.99 and $5.99.

The new product has already been spotted at Hy-Vee by the junk food news account CandyHunting. Fans have mixed opinions, with some loving that Skippy is dipping its toe into Halloween, and others more critical.

“I need to find these I live in Connecticut they look yummy,” a fan wrote on Instagram. “Yuuuum,” commented another.

“Be better if dark chocolate,” one person wrote on Facebook. “Reese’s wanna be,” another commented.

The real question: can Skippy’s new peanut butter Halloween candies win consumers over? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have consistently claimed the top spot among America’s favorite Halloween candies, year after year. And Hershey’s, the brand behind Reese’s, hasn’t been resting on its laurels—it’s had ample time to perfect its Halloween-themed peanut butter offerings.

This year alone brings the Halloween Shapes Variety Bag alongside 7 oz. bags of Mini Pumpkins. Even so, maybe it’s finally time for a serious contender to challenge Reese’s long-held Halloween throne.

Emily VanCamp had to sell the people making Revenge on the idea that she could play dark. “The producers weren’t sure they could see a dark side in me,” she said Sunday. Coming off Brothers & Sisters, she wanted something harder.

She said it at a Revenge reunion panel at Televerse 26, the Television Academy’s fan festival, which billed the sit-down as the show’s 15-year mark. Creator Mike Kelley turned up. So did Gabriel Mann, who played Nolan Ross, and Henry Czerny, who played Conrad Grayson. Josh Bowman came as Daniel Grayson, Ashley Madekwe as Ashley Davenport, and Nick Wechsler and Connor Paolo as the Porter brothers. Karine Vanasse, who joined the series later in its run, arrived as a surprise guest.

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Madeleine Stowe was not there. She played Victoria Grayson, one half of the high-society couple that framed Emily Thorne’s father and set the whole thing running. By Kelley’s account it was her character that pushed the show past its source material. He described both women as very strong and very damaged. Neither one could finish the other without ending the show, he said, so the two of them kept dancing.

Kelley pitched the series as a fix for something he thought network television had lost. The glitzy primetime soap, he said, had been missing for too long. What he built was a Hamptons thriller reimagined from Alexandre Dumas‘ The Count of Monte Cristo.

CBR ranked the pilot the best first episode in TV history last month. It opens on a gunshot and a man face-down in the sand, then jumps back five months.

The Two Who Got Married

VanCamp and Bowman were costars first. They started dating in 2011, married in 2018 and now have two daughters. Sunday was a rare red carpet appearance for them as a couple.

Madekwe told the room she has not found that kind of chemistry since. VanCamp said the cast still adores one another.