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Jenny Mollen Addresses the ‘Toxic’ Post Parenting Backlash — No Apology, But the Truth Is More Complicated Than You Think
The backlash against Jenny Mollen isn’t over. The mom of two (she shares 12-year-old Sid and eight-year-old Lazlo with ex, actor Jason Biggs) was slammed by critics after she posted photos in May on Instagram of herself and her older son embracing in bed, with the caption, “Your eldest son will be the most toxic man you ever date.”
Now, one month after her initial post, Mollen is speaking out again. And no, she isn’t apologizing.
While the caption was later removed, enough people saw it to spark a major controversy. Last week, Mollen edited the post, adding her statement again and sharing, “This was the original caption. And I stand by it.”
Mollen spoke with Amanda Hirsch on her “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast earlier this week, opening up about the post, the controversy, the backlash, and her views on motherhood. Mollen restates her Instagram comment for Hirsch, adding, “Which is true.” She goes on to say, “And I can explain what that means.”
So what exactly does “Your eldest son will be the most toxic man you ever date” mean? Mollen tells Hirsch, “It’s like this is the joke I’ve been making forever. Like, I’m in this dysfunctional relationship with a guy who’s like, you know, can you hold my head while I like, vomit into the toilet? Can you give me a full-body massage before bed? Can you, you know, be a dear and put more ice in my water bottle? Like this is the treatment.”
Hirsch does point out, “This is part of your humor,” and asks Mollen what she thinks made people take her post the wrong way.
“I think they thought maybe the hug looked lascivious. I’m not sure. I don’t think they liked the caption, ‘toxic.’ I think toxic got in some sort of algorithm search, and you’re probably like reading about being abused and then you see this woman embracing her son, and they’re just like what the f***? You know, they couldn’t handle it. It threw them over the edge,” said Mollen.
She continued, “And by the way, if you knew my son, he’s really the predator on me. He’s the one who’s all over me. I’ve been like trying to lock him out of the bathroom for like the last 12 years…He just wants my undivided.”
Mollen also explains her view on the caption in light of her recent split with Biggs: “I think if I had made this joke, a month ago, two months ago, it would have played differently…because, yeah, I’m still married, but like I’m publicly like with a man. And I think that there’s something about a woman who is not attached to a man that somehow reads as a threat, dangerous.”
Hirsch again notes that everything Jenny said is on par with her past comedic rants on parenting. Mollen agrees that she was making a joke about “the way that you can spin over somebody that you love,” adding (about her critics), “They’re sexualizing moralizing, they’re reading their own s*** into it.”
While some people clearly don’t get her humor, and Mollen isn’t apologizing for anything she’s said or posted, she does make an emotional admission that goes beyond addressing the backlash. Earlier this month, she candidly wrote, in a Substack post, “Last week, the internet called me a child molester for posting a photo of myself holding my son. The picture was taken on a Monday night after he returned from a weekend away.”
She poignantly points out, “There’s something devastating about realizing your children can survive without you, that they can be content somewhere else. Happy, even. And that the security you once felt in being their entire world was never meant to last.”
Hirsch reads Mollen’s post on-air and adds, “There’s a mom that doesn’t connect to this, like I don’t buy it.”
Even though Mollen’s responses may seem brash, bold, and (to some people) kind of off, her humor (like many comedians) seems more like it comes from a place of pain than anything nefarious: “This is the first time in my life I don’t have my kids like sleeping in my house every night. There is like something so hard and heartbreaking about that. Like to get your head around this is my new normal…For my son to still like want to hold me, it means so much right now.”
CBGB Festival’s New Announcement Is a Low-Key Tribute to a Punk Pioneer
It’s almost the Fourth of July, and what’s more American than apple pie, baseball, and the Ramones? Not much, and though it's not explicitly about the Ramones, a new announcement from CBGB Festival (the New York City music extravaganza named after the Bowery's historic venue) low-key celebrates a lifelong connection between “America’s pastime” and the punk rock pioneers.
Fans who purchase tickets to the September 26 festival by July 8 (along with all current ticketholders) will receive one exclusive CBGB Archive merchandise item per order. This includes a CBGB Beach Towel, a CBGB Lineups Gray Block Tee, a 12” vinyl record of Recorded Live Off The Board at CBGB, a Live at CBGB’s 12” Vinyl LP, or — and this is the Ramones connection — a black and white CBGB Baseball Jersey.
(Information on how to redeem the offer will be sent via email to all ticket purchasers, and ticket prices will increase on July 8.)
Now, you might immediately think of “Beat on the Brat,” the song from the Ramones’ 1976 self-titled debut album (“Beat on the brat / Beat on the brat / Beat on the brat, with a baseball bat / Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh-oh”). While frontman Joey Ramone reportedly wrote that song about his frustration at “the spoiled brats” in his native borough of Queens, Johnny Ramone was a legit, lifelong baseball fan.
The Ramones’ guitarist grew up rooting for the New York Yankees after his father turned him onto the sport. Johnny wrote about his love in his 2012 posthumous autobiography, Commando. “The Yankees were my favorite team, and Mickey Mantle was my idol,” he shared.
(If you’re wondering why Johnny, who was born in Queens, wasn’t a Mets fan, it’s because the New York Mets didn’t exist until 1962, when Johnny (born 1948) was a teen.)
“I’ve always loved going to ball games. I remember being at Ebbets Field at a Dodgers game in 1957,” he wrote. “I remember Von McDaniel pitching a two-hit shutout. I’ve even talked to some of the players later on in life, and they knew the game I was talking about.”
Johnny Ramone smiles as he and Timothy Leary reminisce about listening to baseball on the radio in their boyhoods backstage in the dressing room before The Ramones' concert at the Hollywood Palladium on March 11, 1994, in Los Angeles.Photo by Lindsay Brice on Getty Images
Johnny’s bandmates didn’t share his enthusiasm. “Of course, John was driven by all sorts of things I didn’t understand. I didn’t really get the obsession with baseball,” wrote Marky Ramone, the band’s longest-tenured drummer, in his autobiography, Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone. Marky said Johnny “collected baseball cards in his early thirties the same way that he collected them as a kid.”
Sadly, Johnny Ramone died in 2004, five years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Joey Ramone succumbed to lymphoma in 2001. Original bassist Dee Dee Ramone died in 2002 due to an overdose, while Tommy Ramone, the band’s original drummer, passed away in 2014, also after a cancer battle.
The Ramones were present, in spirit, at the inaugural CBGB Festival in 2025: Marky Ramone, who replaced Tommy on the drums, performed alongside his fellow legends like Iggy Pop, Johnny Marr, and The Damned.
View this post on InstagramThis year, Patti Smith, Morrissey, Buzzcocks, the Sex Pistols (Steve Jone, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock) will perform, with Frank Carter stepping in for John Lydon. Other groups like Circle Jerks, The Return of Jack and Judy, Bikini Kill, Agnostic Front, High Vis, and Violet Grohl will hit the stage at Under The K Bridge Park on Sep. 26, 2026.
Tickets are on sale now; be sure to purchase before July 8 to get your limited-edition merch.
Related: A Punk-Rock Power Struggle Just Settled: Who Owns the Ramones Now?
David Samson’s Daughter Kyra, 28, Honored by ‘WWHL’ Friend: 'She Never Lost Her Spark'
As Miami Marlins team president, David Samson mourns the death of his 28-year-old daughter Kyra, her friends and coworkers at Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen remember a friend and colleague who never once lost her spirit and her spark.
On June 24, David posted on X that Kyra had died. “Yesterday, my daughter, Kyra, passed away peacefully after a 9 month and 11 day fight against one of the cruelest diseases I’ve ever seen up close,” David wrote. “She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, specifically Glioblastoma. I have felt all of your concern and love for these months and wasn’t ready to be anymore specific than I was.”
He continued, “Kyra was a 28-year-old young woman who loved deeply and who is impossible to describe in 280 characters. While her life got stolen from her, she handled these months with courage, poise, and resolve. And all I want is for no family to feel what we feel today. For no young person to suffer the way she did.”
Kyra’s close friend echoed what Kyra’s father wrote, creating her own beautiful tribute. "My best friend, Kyra Samson, passed away yesterday, peacefully and surrounded by a lot of love," she wrote alongside a carousel of photos and videos of happier days. "Which is an insane thing to say because she was 28 and last summer she was perfectly and completely fine as she drove around the Sony lot after work with me and we laughed, and yapped, and couldn’t believe how lucky we were to be working together again, on a studio lot where they shot The Wizard of Oz."
Yesterday, my daughter, Kyra, passed away peacefully after a 9 month and 11 day fight against one of the cruelest diseases I’ve ever seen up close. She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, specifically Glioblastoma. I have felt all of your concern and love for these months and… pic.twitter.com/sVWH39UICA
— David P. Samson (@DavidPSamson) June 24, 2026She said they met while working together at WWHL and "bonded instantly over shared Bravo opinions, shared production ideas, shared childhood love of the Jonas Brothers and current love of Adele, and most importantly, shared time. Hours in my office every week at work, hours traveling to Vegas and LA, hours watching garbage television, hours texting about Scandoval, or politics, or how we would have produced the Met Gala red carpet, or what terrible first date I had just been on."
She said Kyra was her favorite person to be around, praising her bright laugh, infectious smile, lack of filter, and complete confidence — even when she came into her office asking if they were all going to go to jail if the mini pony handler didn’t show up on time. Kyra was described as someone always willing to help, without judgment and with love.
"Kyra was dealt an impossibly unfair hand, and I did promise to look into legal action on her behalf against the universe. She fought so hard, but she never once lost her spirit and her spark," she wrote, adding that "Kyra fought so hard so they could just hang out for a few more minutes, and for that she was so grateful. She fought every day just to stay alive, and all I had to do was show up. What a gift, what an amazing gift. I would have loved more years, but I’m so grateful we got even five more minutes."
Many friends and former coworkers responded to the post, sharing that they were lucky to have known Kyra and expressing their condolences.
The Kyra Fund was established to support urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas.
Chris Evert Shares a Heartbreaking Update About Her Cancer Journey
Tennis icon Chris Evert just shared that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer for a third time.
Evert, 71, who has won 157 singles titles as a professional tennis star, took to social media on Thursday to share the announcement, adding that the cancer's return was discovered during a scan.
“I have always believed in being open and honest about my health journey. This past weekend, after undergoing CT and PET scans, I learned that my ovarian cancer has returned," she wrote. “I have already undergone surgery as the first step in my treatment and recovery, and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks,” she continued. “Because of this, I will not be attending Wimbledon this year, and I will step back from my professional commitments over the next few months to focus on my health."
Evert continued, calling ovarian cancer "relentless," but noting that she will do her best to fight the disease and keep a positive attitude.
"I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle,” she concluded the post. “I am deeply grateful to my medical team, my family, friends, and everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.”
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) June 25, 2026 When Was Chris Evert First Diagnosed With Cancer?Evert was first diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer in 2021, PEOPLE shared. That came just a year after her sister died of the disease. After discovering that she carried the BRCA gene, she then underwent a preventive double mastectomy the following year in 2022.
However, the cancer returned the following year.
“While this is a diagnosis I never wanted to hear, I once again feel fortunate that it was caught early,” Evert shared in 2023. “I encourage everyone to know your family history and advocate for yourself. Early detection saves lives. Be thankful for your health this holiday season.”
A message from @ChrissieEvert
Evert will not be part of ESPN's 2024 @AustralianOpen coverage pic.twitter.com/LKGmKDBNGU
Evert appears in a new documentary titled Chris & Martina: The Final Set, which debuts on June 26 on Netflix. The documentary "explores Evert and Martina Navratilova's decades-long dominance of women's tennis — and a friendship even cancer couldn't upset," the website shared.
Check out the trailer below:
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'Adults' Cast Pitches Wild Crossovers Fans Won't See Coming (Exclusive)
We need more TV crossovers.
FX’s Adults, co-created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, premiered last spring. The comedy follows a group of 5 friends trying to navigate their 20s while living in a New York City house together, while tackling the roles and responsibilities associated with being housemates and, well, adults. While Season 2 does not air until August, Adults did screen their premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11, and Parade got a chance to speak to the cast and creators on the red carpet.
Their first season was packed with celebrity cameos and guest stars, featuring Julia Fox, Charlie Cox, and D’Arcy Carden. And it was reported by Teen Vogue that the sophomore season will include names such as Raven-Symoné, Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo, Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Susie Essman, and many more. Given this roster of stars hanging out with the Adults gang, Parade had to ask the cast if there were any TV shows they would want to have a crossover with – and their answers did not disappoint.
Jack Innanen, who plays Paul Baker, told us, “I was talking to the cast of Not Suitable for Work, and we have the exact same gender and racial makeup. And so I was brainstorming with them. We need to get off the subway and, like, swap. And it's going to be, like [the] Fairly OddParents and Jimmy Neutron [movie]. We need a crossover. I think [with] Not Suitable for Work, there's something where there's a Freaky Friday moment.”
With both shows taking place in New York City, it’s not impossible that these characters could run into each other while exploring what it means to live post-grad in a big city with your friends.
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It’s not just Jack who thinks their shows should have a crossover. The Mindy Kaling series also premiered earlier this year, and on the red carpet with star Will Angus, he agreed that a crossover is a must. The actor said “Who knows, maybe a crossover with Adults, I don’t know! Get those folks in here. It would be fun.” The comedy already has a stacked cast with their first season alone featuring Gigi Hadid, Victor Garber, Ego Nwodim, Constance Wu, and Questlove.
While at the Season 2 premiere event for Adults, Parade also asked the rest of the cast and creators which shows and characters they would want to visit. Amita Rao, who plays Issa, wants to see the gang visit Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay. She pitched, “The adults get trapped on a haunted island. Danger comes. One of us dies!” Rao also expressed her interest in a Halloween episode for the show. Malik Elassal offers up more serious surroundings for the hilarious group of friends with HBO’s Task, saying, “I’d love for Mark Ruffalo to come to our house and try to investigate what is happening.”
All episodes of Season 1 of Not Suitable for Work are streaming now on Hulu, and Adults returns with Season 2 on August 27, 2026 on FX.
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Bailey Zimmerman’s Felony Case Ends After New Development
Criminal charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after he was accused of destroying his hotel room in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office said on Thursday, June 25 that the case was dismissed because full restitution was made.
“Charges were dropped after Bailey took immediate responsibility for his mistake,” the country singer's lawyer said in a statement to local outlet KRQE. “We are grateful to the Pueblo of Sandia and the District Attorney’s Office for this just and swift resolution.”
RELATED: Bailey Zimmerman Faces Felony Charge for Allegedly Trashing New Mexico Hotel Room
Prosecutors were previously seeking a felony charge for criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor charge of falsely obtaining services stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred on May 27, 2026.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the singer allegedly trashed his hotel room before canceling his concert in Albuquerque that night and was later kicked out of the resort he was staying in.
The damage allegedly affected the TV, phone, coffee table, and 2 chairs. Staff also reported a hole in one wall, damage to other walls, stains on the carpet, and 2 missing chairs.
The hotel also claimed Zimmerman charged over $400 worth of alcohol to the room without settling his tab. The documents alleged that both hotel staff and police tried to contact the singer and his team, but no one responded—leading to an arrest warrant being issued.
RELATED: Bailey Zimmerman Breaks Silence on Criminal Charges: ‘Deeply Sorry’
Zimmerman issued an apology via a statement shared to TMZ on Tuesday, June 23.
“First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino,” he said in part. "I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired. I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.”
At the time of the show’s cancellation, Zimmerman said it was due to an undisclosed illness.
“Y’all know there’s nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you, so it’s so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight’s (5/27) and Saturday’s (5/30) shows,” Zimmerman wrote on Instagram at the time, letting fans know that his concerts in Albuquerque and Rohnert Park, California, were going to be rescheduled.
“I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I’m not able to give you all the show you deserve,” he added. “I hate letting y’all down and was really looking forward to these shows, but I gotta take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger.”
Kylie Jenner Hit by Third Workplace Lawsuit by Chef
Kylie Jenner's legal woes continue as she is hit by a third workplace lawsuit.
Less than two months after being sued by two former housekeepers, the beauty entrepreneur's former private chef alleges her tough workload led to her miscarriage.
According to The LA Times, a complaint filed on Monday in Los Angeles alleges that the woman often worked 11 to 12-hour shifts, five days a week and was assigned physically demanding tasks, despite informing her supervisors of her high-risk pregnancy.
The former chef is seeking an unspecified amount of damages and claims that she suffered accommodation failures, pregnancy discrimination and harassment, was misclassified as an independent contractor, did not get paid on time and was wrongfully terminated.
The filing states that the unnamed woman was selected as Jenner's private chef around Thanksgiving 2024. She informed her supervisors in early December that she was three months pregnant and “required reasonable accommodations to protect her health and pregnancy.”
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On New Year’s Eve in 2024, the paperwork claim supervisors had allegedly been hostile with the former chef, who was directed to “lift and transport heavy food items across the street and uphill without assistance." According to the documents, this led the chef to feel unwell.
The documents then claim the chef was assigned to work Jenner's child's birthday event at five months pregnant without "adequate support." The next morning, according to the statement, the former chef miscarried her child.
“Due to exhaustion and overwhelming physical strain, [she] broke down emotionally in the bathroom during the event,” read the suit. “That evening, [she] experienced extreme physical exhaustion and heaviness throughout her body as a result of the prolonged and intense workload.”
This suit comes less than two weeks after a member of Jenner's cleaning staff sued her for harassment and discrimination. The Independent wrote that the first ex-housekeeper, Angelica Hernandez Vasquez, alleges she was “treated with hostility and exclusion” by co-workers at Jenner’s Los Angeles house, and that she faced a “toxic and abusive environment” in 2024 and 2025.
Juana Delgado Soto filed a separate complaint against Jenner, alleging racial discrimination, harassment, failure to pay wages and failure to prevent or remedy harassment and discrimination, despite asking the reality star directly.
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These 4 Birth Dates Make the Most Loving Puppy Parents
Raising a puppy isn’t easy, but there are four birth dates that make the best puppy parents. People born on these four birth dates know exactly how to handle a puppy, no matter if they’re parents to a calm, sleepy pup or a high-energy furbaby. Regardless of their puppy’s breed, these four birth dates know exactly what to do. Playing, training, and sticking to a routine come naturally for these birth dates. Not to mention that these birth dates have the temperament to handle the highs and lows of raising a puppy.
Despite being the best puppy parents, the four birth dates still have unique traits and attributes that set them apart. What makes people born on the 3rd, 14th, 26th, and 28th amazing puppy parents? Read on to find out, per an expert numerologist and astrologer.
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The Best Puppy Parents, According to Birth DatesCheck if your date of birth is listed. Disregard birth months.
Born on the 3rd: Excitable & OptimisticBecoming a puppy parent is the best thing that could have happened to someone born on the 3rd. Numerologists say that 3’s optimism and excitability is bestowed to those born on this birth date. These individuals have the stamina needed to keep up with their puppies. They’re always down to romp around, go on a walk, and make the most of training classes. It doesn’t matter if their puppies rip up toys or have an accident. People born on the 3rd will still be excited about the process of raising a puppy. Despite being understanding, they won’t be permissive. This birth date will quickly correct any behaviors while redirecting their puppy’s attention and focus. Maintaining a positive attitude and reinforcing their puppy’s good behavior will take this birth date far.
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Born on the 14th: Steady & AdaptableHaving a puppy requires flexibility and tenacity. Luckily, those born on the 14th have the best attitude for parenting a puppy. Numerology says that 1, 4, and 5 influences this birth date. Given this numerological combination, being born on the 14th means these individuals are known for their courage, motivation, and innovation. These personality attributes will take them far during the puppy stage. Puppies are a lot to handle, but someone born on the 14th is up for the job. They have the bravery to address issues head-on instead of letting their puppy do whatever. Nothing their puppy does will deter this birth date from raising an exceptional dog. They take a lot of pride in having a sweet, mindful puppy. This birth date won’t stop until their puppy is happy, trained, and well-behaved.
Born on the 26th: Aware & IntuitiveThose born on the 26th are aligned with their puppies. According to numerology, this birth date embodies the energies of 2, 6, and 8. People born on the 26th are known for their intuition, empathy, and strength. They might initially come across as soft and sweet, but this birth date has quite the backbone. No puppy can get away with being naughty around this birth date. People born on this date understand why their puppy acts the way they do; however, they’re also intentional with reinforcing good behavior. This birth date intuitively understands what their puppy needs to thrive. Whether it’s enrolling in a certain class, socializing with other dogs, or training at home, this birth date will do whatever it takes to make their puppy happy.
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Born on the 28th: Invested & CommittedA puppy will be spoiled rotten if their parent is born on the 28th. Numerology says that this birth date aligns with the energies of 1, 2, and 8. Puppy parents born on the 28th are hailed for their luxurious tastes, emotional bond, and spark. They’re highly attuned with their puppy’s emotional and physical states. People born on this date immediately get to work figuring out what their puppy needs if their puppy acts a bit off. They don’t think twice about getting the best of the best. Whether it’s high-end, organic food or a last-minute trip to the vet, this birth date is always willing to put down a credit card for their pup. Luckily, they have the funds to give their puppy everything and more.
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Jada Pinkett Smith Drew Double Takes During the Smith Family's Latest Red Carpet Outing
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smithjust made a rare red-carpet appearance with their entire family, and her shocking look is surprising fans.
While Will, 57, a beloved actor, rapper, and entrepreneur, looked extremely dapper alongside Pinkett Smith, 54, it was Jada's dramatic change that took people aback. With her eyebrows bleached and her typically dark hair twisted into platinum buns all over her head, Jada looked almost unrecognizable. She capped off the look with a thick gold necklace, bandeau top, and long black skirt for the big event. She was joined by her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, as well as Trey Smith and Willow Smith, at the Christian Louboutin Men Spring/Summer 2027 presentation as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
Check out the fashionable family below:
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The Family Was There to Support Jaden SmithIf you think there's one member of the Smith family missing from the red carpet, you're right. Jaden Smith currently works as the Louboutin men's creative director.
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The Chris Rock/Will Smith Oscars IncidentIt's been just over four years since the infamous incident between comedian Chris Rock and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars, when Smith ran on stage and smacked Rock as he presented the award for Best Documentary Feature. The dramatic moment was reportedly in response to a joke that Rock made about Pinkett Smith, who has a shaved head due to alopecia. While live broadcasts largely muted the event, confusing viewers at home, the moment went viral and went down in pop culture history.
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The Years After the Chris Rock IncidentIn the years since the incident with Rock, the Smith family has been lying low, avoiding the public eye. A source told PEOPLE that they'll make an exception to support their kids, however, and that's exactly what they were doing in Paris at the fashion show to support Jaden.
“Their family and family time are the most important things to both of them,” the source shared.
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Why TikTok's Alexandra Madison Hides Her Daughter's Face Online: "It Really Came Down to Safety"
If you had a baby in the past two years, you probably have seen Alexandra Madison and her husband, Jon Bouffard, pop up on your feed. They have always done fun skits about life and relationships but now that they are parents, their content has embraced their new titles as they create videos that really celebrate the absurdity of having a baby.
Their main gig used to be wedding videographers, capturing one of the most joyous days of people’s lives. They took their filming talents and combined them with Madison’s humor skills and found a following on TikTok, finding funny moments in the everyday. But their content really found a community when they decided to share that their first journey to become parents had ended at 26 weeks. They didn’t shy away from how hard of an experience it was to lose their son Leo and instead used their creativity to navigate all the emotions they felt. Sometimes with a little dark humor like in their YouTube short Shower.
Madison recently partnered with Abbott, maker of Similac for its Love Without Measure initiative, which encourages more honest conversations about modern parenthood. Parade spoke with the creator about motherhood after loss, keeping her daughter off social media, balancing work with parenting—and why she'd happily trade TikTok for the Dancing With the Stars ballroom.
Do you have a community you lean on as a mom? How did you find it?
I think we were so business focused at that period of time in our life that we were like, not really thinking about what life would look like starting a family. So when we saw people in our circle starting to grow, their families we were like, ‘well, what about us?’ And then we experienced a very public loss, which we really didn't know what to share or how to share it at that point. But when we were experiencing that, I really felt so alone because I didn't want to share, because I wasn't sure what to share.
It wasn't until we started sharing online the raw, real versions of what we were experiencing and the types of emotions that we were going through, that's really when I felt the most community. I did not expect to have the outreach or other moms connect when I wasn't even sure if I was a mom myself at that point, you know? People were like, ‘Oh, you know, your mom the time that you see a positive pregnancy test.’
But like me not being able to experience the mom things, like changing my son's diaper, waking up early, like I didn't feel like a mom. But sharing how I felt in this season of life, I was so embraced with loving arms in the loss community, the parent community. So that's why I felt so pulled to this movement with Similac, the Love Without Measure initiative.
Because this doesn't just go back to my time being a mom with Lucy. It really rewinds to when I lost Leo and felt like, you know, sharing online these raw emotions and then hearing other people's stories. I felt like things that I was experiencing felt more normal.
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How did you decide on sharing your loss with your audience?
I felt like for me, it would really help in my healing journey. That's where social media is great because I'm finding community. I'm looking for answers. It is helpful. And so I wanted to be that for other people. I was looking for other stories that were so similar to mine. And I felt that if I could talk about it and help people feel seen, heard, and less alone, I would have done my job.
How did you balance your identity after becoming a mom, especially when your identity is tied to an online persona?
Were you just in my last therapy session? Because this is literally what I just had a conversation with my therapist about. I've always had such a pull, like creatively and career wise. But then when I had her, I was like, who am I like? I love being a mom and I just want to be a mom for her. You're just watching your daughter play with blocks. And I have to be like, but that's enough, you know, like it's a constant battle. So yeah, I do feel torn still. And I think that I'm trying to give myself grace and know that it's going to ebb and flow and that it's normal to feel torn between these two people.
I would love to hear about your choice to not show your daughter in your content.
So in regards to Jon dressing up as our child or because that was an easy decision, we knew that we didn't want to share our daughter on the internet. So we were like, how can we address the content that we're or like the life that we're experiencing in a way that feels safe but comedic? And so we decided to just put a bow in Jon's hair and really not change anything about him.
I think that there has been this shift with more transparency about the dark side of social media as well. We're still in the very early stages of social media and online in general, but the more that we learn, I think that we as parents have to take responsibility, of course, of protecting our children. And so with all the knowledge that we have on the back end of things happening with AI, with the dark web and just us having a larger platform, it really came down to safety. Like not just protecting her privacy, but the thing that I didn't want was Lucy to be out with my mom and someone to recognize her and and just a stranger go up to her.
If it was 10 years ago, we might have shared her online without the knowledge that we have. But now, knowing the dangers that exist and just really protecting her privacy in her life, it was a priority for us to make sure that we as her parents, who are supposed to protect her, made sure that we create a safe online environment for her.
And I think that, like, it's ever changing and ever evolving, just because you did one thing, you know, at some point in life, it doesn't mean that you can't change. I think that there is a big shift with content creators now getting creative with ways to share their experience as parents, without sharing so much information.
We recently talked to Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert and a couple of other Dancing With the Stars Pros about their parenting journeys. It’s so refreshing to talk to different people about their experiences. Would you ever do DWTS?
Oh my God, 100%. I’m like friends with Derek and Haley and I'm like, guys, what do I need to do? Like, hello? you know, name dropped me. I would 100% take my ass on that floor, like get me in the studio. Jon can make an appearance with his bow and I'll be like, 'I'm doing a dance with my daughter tonight.'
'80s Rock Icons Are Bringing Back Three of Their Biggest Albums
One of the defining hard rock bands of the 1980s is giving fans another chance to own three of its biggest albums on vinyl.
Whitesnake's landmark releases Slide It In, Whitesnake and Slip of the Tongue will all return to vinyl on Sept. 18 through Craft Recordings. The reissues will be available in their original U.S. single-LP configurations on standard black vinyl, while several limited-edition colored variants will also be released for collectors.
Together, the three albums chart the band's rise from respected British rock veterans to one of the biggest arena acts of the MTV era. They also include many of Whitesnake's signature songs, including "Here I Go Again," "Is This Love," "Still of the Night," "Love Ain't No Stranger," "Fool for Your Loving" and "The Deeper the Love."
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The earliest of the three albums, Slide It In, arrived in 1984 and marked a turning point for the band. While it retained the bluesy sound of Whitesnake's earlier records, it leaned harder into radio-friendly hard rock and became the group's first Top 40 album in the United States, eventually earning double-Platinum certification.
That momentum exploded with 1987's self-titled Whitesnake, often referred to simply as 1987. The album produced the band's biggest hits, including "Here I Go Again," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Is This Love," which peaked at No. 2. The album itself climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified eight-times Platinum in the U.S.
The era also produced some of MTV's most memorable music videos. The video for "Here I Go Again," featuring Tawny Kitaen's instantly recognizable performance atop two Jaguar sports cars, became one of the defining images of late-'80s rock and helped introduce the band to millions of viewers around the world.
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By the time Slip of the Tongue arrived in 1989, Whitesnake had firmly established itself as a global arena-rock powerhouse. The album reached the Top 10 in both the United States and the United Kingdom and featured songs including "Fool for Your Loving," "The Deeper the Love" and "Now You're Gone." Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai performed much of the album's guitar work after Adrian Vandenberg suffered a wrist injury before recording.
The Sept. 18 reissues will be available on standard black vinyl, while collectors can also choose from several exclusive color variants. Craft Recordings will offer limited "Onyx," "Gold Black Ice" and "Crimson Moon" editions through its online store, while additional retailer-exclusive pressings will also be available.
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More than three decades after these albums helped define the sound of arena rock, songs like "Here I Go Again," "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love" remain staples of classic rock radio and streaming playlists, making these reissues an appealing addition for longtime fans and vinyl collectors alike.
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One of the Biggest Country Music Festivals in North America Abruptly Canceled Just 2 Days Before Kick Off
Country Thunder Alberta has been canceled at the last-minute.
Just 2 days before opening its gates and welcoming fans for a weekend filled with country music, organizers pulled the plug on the festival entirely, catching fans off guard and forcing them to pivot travel plans.
Headliners for the event, which was scheduled for June 26 through the 28, included Kane Brown, The Red Clay Strays and Lainey Wilson.
The announcement was shared on social media on Wednesday, with organizers explaining, "Today, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Country Thunder Alberta 2026."
In the explanation, they cited a series of "escalating challenges," noting that they have been in "direct communication with the city of Calgary in an effort" to resolve them.
“Active construction, loss of critical infrastructure and a restrictive noise bylaw made safe and enjoyable execution of the festival impossible,” the post explained, adding that they "aim to provide a world-class event," which they "cannot offer that experience to fans with these new restrictions."
"We are deeply sorry to everyone who planned their summer around this," the message noted, explaining that refunds will be "automatically processed back in the original form of payment" in 30 business days.
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View this post on InstagramThe website for the festival provided a bit more detail as to the abrupt cancellation, writing, “For several months, Country Thunder has been in direct communication with the City of Calgary in an effort to resolve a series of escalating infrastructure and regulatory challenges tied to the new arena development. Despite sustained advocacy, the following conditions remain unresolved."
The statement continued to list the serious challenges encountered along the way at the event space that is under construction in hopes of opening in the fall of 2027 as the new home of the NHL's Calgary Flames.
"We do not take this decision lightly," said Kim Blevins, Executive Director, Country Thunder.
Country Thunder is one of the biggest country music festival brands in North America, with stops in several cities, including Arizona, Florida, Saskatchewan, and Wisconsin. It's been around since the '90s, even taking home an Academy of Country Music “Festival of the Year” award.
The large outdoor festival with major headliners typically attracts thousands of fans each day across the 3-day weekend, with this year's lineup also set to include Cameron Whitcomb, Tyler Hubbard, Ian Munsick, Mark Chesnutt, Noeline Hofmann and Elizabeth Nichols, and many more
Dunkin' Announces Big Change to Limited-Edition Menu Item — And Fans Say It's an Absolute Win: 'Finally'
Dunkin' launched a brand-new summer menu in honor of Independence Day and America's 250th birthday that will only be around for a limited time, but now, a major change is coming for one of the most loved items on the lineup.
The beloved coffee-and-doughnut chain announced the items that went live at stores nationwide on Wednesday, June 24, via press release—and it's got plenty of delicious snacks, sweet sips, and special-edition items that are bound to get fans' attention. The most unique release, the Rocket Pop-themed donut, has been changed, however. It will now come star-shaped, versus the regular circle-shaped filled pastry.
As Parade reported, the café chain’s twist on the ice pop, the Rocket Pop Classic Donut, features a “yeast shell filled with cherry, lime, and raspberry flavored ‘Rocket Pop’ buttercream, topped with blue icing and a stars & stripes sprinkle blend.” (The Original Bomb Pop, first introduced in 1955, is a rocket-shaped frozen treat known for its instantly recognizable, iconic red, white, and blue design with cherry, lime, and blue raspberry flavors.)
The update to the design was shared on Thursday, June 25, in an Instagram post. The brand took to social media with the news, captioning the upload, "sources confirm it’s a star now… it’s me, I’m the source." An accompanying photo revealed the special offering, topped with blue icing and patriotic-colored sprinkles. "Breaking news... our rocket pop donut is no longer a circle. it's a star, bc ur a star. ur welcome," overlay text read.
View this post on InstagramIn the comments section, fans quickly expressed excitement, confirming the change seems like an absolute win.
"Finally a donut that fits my personality," one said, while another added, "Aww thank you dunkin so sweet always🥹💕."
"I literally got it again just bc of the shape change 🍩🇺🇸⭐️," a third confirmed.
More fans chimed in with celebratory notes like, "hell yea ⭐⭐⭐," "That’s what I’m talking about, just the appearance will make it good," "Stars are my favorite! ✨❤️⭐️🍩✨," "Awww 🥰 Thank you, Dunkin. ⭐️," and "👏."
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Walmart's 'Pretty' $13 14K Gold-Plated Huggie Hoops Are Dainty Enough for Everyday and Selling Fast
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The right finishing touch can completely change how you feel walking out the door. A swipe of lipstick, a spritz of perfume, or a pair of earrings that catch the light just right — it’s the kind of detail that instantly makes your look feel pulled together. Jewelry, especially, has a way of elevating even the simplest outfit, and nothing is more timeless than a classic gold hoop.
That’s where the Amy and Annette 14-Karat Gold-Plated Graduated Hoop Huggies come in. These versatile earrings (which have nearly 3,000 five-star reviews) are a jewelry box essential you’ll wear on repeat – and they’re marked down during Walmart's Summer Deals event. The price has dropped from $90 to just $13, making it the perfect moment to add a little sparkle to your everyday style. Over 1,000 shoppers have purchased the earrings in the past day alone, so interested customers should snag them while they're still in stock.
Amy and Annette 14-Karat Gold-Plated Graduated Hoop Huggies, $13 (was $90) at Walmart Shop at WalmartCrafted from 14-karat gold-plated brass, these adorable hoop huggies bring a subtle shine that works for everything from the office to a night out. Measuring just under half an inch in diameter, they’re the “perfect size” for everyday wear but still make an impact thanks to their graduated design. The hinged closure makes them easy to put on and take off, while their lightweight feel means you can keep them in all day without discomfort.
Reviewers praised the earrings’ mix of comfort, quality, and value. One shopper shared that they’re so “lightweight,” they “can be worn 24 hours a day with no problems.” Another noted that they are “such pretty earrings” that “wear well and are flattering.”
But the biggest standout is, of course, the price. At just $13 — down from $90 — you’re saving $45 on a pair of hoops that look far pricier than their tag suggests. That’s over $70 off, a rare markdown on jewelry that could instantly elevate your look.
Whether you’re stocking up on affordable gifts or treating yourself to a little sparkle, the Amy and Annette 14-Karat Gold-Plated Graduated Hoop Huggies are the kind of everyday staple that will quickly become a jewelry box favorite. And at this Summer Deals price, you might want to grab two pairs before they disappear.
'Klara and the Sun' Trailer: Jenna Ortega Is a Robot Who Just Wants a Home
For anyone who has spent the past four years wondering what Hollywood might do to Klara and the Sun, the first trailer dropped June 22 with one immediate and somewhat disarming effect. Which is...it's not what anyone expected.
Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel is bittersweet and emotional. The story is narrated by Klara, a solar-powered robot sold in a storefront and purchased to keep a sick girl company. Critics drew comparisons to Never Let Me Go, noting the novel carries the same quality of poignant understatement that defined Ishiguro's earlier work, while being more meditative. The trailer for Taika Waititi's adaptation, out October 23 from Sony Pictures, is warmer and more whimsical than the source material suggests, and that difference is already generating conversation among the novel's devoted readers.
What is not in dispute is Jenna Ortega. Cast against type in the role of Klara, the actress best known for her work in Wednesdayand Beetlejuice Beetlejuice plays the robot with wide eyes and a manner that is almost childlike in its earnestness. She slides down staircases on her stomach. She tilts her face toward the sun like a flower. She talks about wanting to find the right family with what seems to be true sincerity. It's the furthest possible distance from goth, and Ortega navigates it well.
Amy Adams plays the sick girl Josie's mother, a woman who acquires Klara with visible reluctance. 'Consider this a trial period,' she tells the robot in the trailer. 'You're still under warranty. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to send you back.' The line sounds both funny and a little chilling, which is exactly the register Waititi seems to be aiming for.
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Waititi, who told Vanity Fair that this is 'probably' his most dramatic film, said he initially tried to lean into comedy before realizing it undercut the source material. Ortega, for her part, told the same publication that the role wasn't entirely accidental. 'Maybe I did want a break from the angsty teen/young adult category I felt a bit stuck in sometimes,' she said.
Ishiguro himself serves as executive producer, and the film's score will be composed by Michael Giacchino, his fourth collaboration with Waititi. Whether Waititi's version can translate the novel's emotional texture to the screen is a question the October 23 release will answer. For now, the trailer has done its job. It's made us curious about a story featuring robot who just wants a family.
Sheinelle Jones Seemed ‘Horrified’ Over Jenna Bush Hager’s Confession About Her Son
Jenna Bush Hager shared a parenting confession that Sheinelle Jones did not seem ready for.
On the Wednesday, June 24 episode of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, Bush Hager opened up about an unusual habit her youngest son, Hal, has at home.
According to HELLO! Magazine, Bush Hager said her 6-year-old sometimes licks her face "like a cat."
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Bush Hager said Hal does not lick her mouth, making sure to clarify that part right away.
"He likes to lick my [forehead] like a cat," she said, "We have cats."
She then joked with the audience not to make the confession weird.
"And not on my mouth, you guys, don't get all freaky," she said.
The explanation did not seem to make Jones feel better about it.
Sheinelle Jones Had QuestionsJones tried to imagine what would happen if Hal walked into the studio.
"What would you do if Hal Hager walked in here?" Bush Hager asked.
"And licked me?" Jones replied.
Jones then joked that Hal might be a "little old" to still be doing that.
Bush Hager admitted she may need to have another talk with him.
"I need to talk to him, you're right," she said.
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Bush Hager Said She Does Try to Stop HimJones also asked whether Bush Hager simply lets the habit happen.
Bush Hager said she does not.
"Well, no," she said. "I say, 'Please don't lick me. Please stop licking me,' but sometimes it doesn't work."
Then she gave the most mom answer possible. "He loves me, what can I say?" she said.
Hal Is Bush Hager's Youngest ChildBush Hager shares three children with her husband, Henry Hager: Mila, Poppy and Hal.
Hal is the youngest of the three.
Bush Hager has often talked about her kids on Today, from funny family stories to the more emotional parts of being a working mom.
Johnny Knoxville and His 3 Kids Walked the Red Carpet Together, and He Looks So Proud
Johnny Knoxville just walked the red carpet with his three kids, and it's safe to say he's one proud papa.
Knoxville, 55, rose to stardom as the co-creator and star of Jackass, the wildly popular hit MTV reality stunt show. The show premiered in 2000 and spawned several movies. While Knoxville has catapulted his fame into a successful acting career outside the Jackass universe, he's back in action for the latest film installment, Jackass: Best And Last. And this time, he brought his three kids along for the ride!
Knoxville looked dapper in a white tux as he walked the red carpet alongside his three kids, Madison, Rocko, and Arlo Clapp, at the premiere at Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles, California. While Jackass staples Steve-O and Wee Man were also in attendance, Knoxville was thrilled to be there alongside his children.
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What Has Johnny Knoxville Said About Parenting?While Knoxville may be best known for his slapstick humor and chaotic on-screen energy, he loves being a parent more than anything. Back in 2024, he opened up about his experience as a dad.
"I don't know if there's a greater thing,” Knoxville told PEOPLE of parenthood. “It's a responsibility, and it's hard, but it's great. I love being a parent."
Knoxville Loved Being in the Pride ParadeEarlier this month, Knoxville, Steve-O, and the rest of the Jackass crew had the time of their life crusing down Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood’s Pride parade. While the gang was previously banned from West Hollywood for their reality TV antics, their giant shopping cart float was more than welcome for the joyous event. Sporting a sailor hat, Knoxville was front and center on the float.
“Banned from West Hollywood no more!” the gang's social media shared. “We were all over the rainbow to participate in the weho pride parade today. wahoo!”
View this post on Instagram Knoxville Said the Pride Parade Was a Life HighlightIn an interview with Buzzfeed, Knoxville later expressed how pleased he was to be able to participate in the event.
"That was a highlight of my life. I've always wanted to have a float in the Pride parade. I wept twice along the route. Just the support we've received from the LGBTQ+ community over the years, it means a lot to be there," Knoxville shared.
View this post on Instagram Jackass: Best And LastThe latest Jackass installment, titled Jackass: Best And Last, hits theaters on June 26 in the United States. Check out the wild trailer below:
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'AGT' Winner Signs Major Hollywood Deal to Share His Inspiring Story
Who's been your favorite winner over the years when it comes to America's Got Talent?
There have been some unbelievable contestants, with tear-jerking stories that often lead to the coveted "Golden Buzzer" on NBC's hit competition series. One such "talent" comes to mind from a couple years back.
Richard Goodall, otherwise known as the "singing janitor," won AGT in 2024 — and his success story doesn't end there. According to Deadline, he's at the center of a deal with Everard Entertainment and Mad Chance to turn his impossible story into a feature film.
“Richard Goodall’s unbelievable journey from sweeping hallways to the center of television’s biggest stage is the epitome of the American dream,” said Everard's Ben Everard in a statement, per Deadline. “Like the millions worldwide, I was captivated the moment he stepped foot on that audition stage. Bringing his journey to the silver screen is an honor we take seriously.”
“Goodall’s story is one of never giving up on your dreams, no matter what your circumstances are or your age," Mad Chance's Andrew Lazar added in a statement. "No doubt this film will resonate with audiences around the world.”
In season 19 of AGT, Goodall — who worked as a janitor for 20 years — shocked viewers with his Golden-Buzzer rendition of Journey's “Don’t Stop Believin'.” At age 56, he became the oldest winner of the show and Heidi Klum's first Golden Buzzer win.
At the time, Simon Cowell told him, “Richard, you are my hero because that was special. Genuinely special. I think America is going to love you.”
Parade once spoke with Goodall about his "journey" to AGT (pun intended) and what inspired him to audition. He spoke about how the filmed version of his 2022 rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'" went viral, with Steve Perry ultimately putting it on all of his socials. Read more here.
1977 Rock Classic, Inspired by One of the ‘Best Monster Movies’ of All Time, Became a Pop Culture Anthem
Blue Öyster Cult were becoming known as a cult band in the '70s and gained further infamy when they released "Godzilla." Any movie fan would know the clear inspiration behind the track that gave the band steady radio airplay and became one of their signature classics.
"Godzilla" soon joined the band's list of recognizable tracks alongside "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burnin' for You." Sadly, the track never actually made it to the Billboard charts, but it didn't stop it from becoming a staple among hard rock fans. When it comes to the inspiration behind the track, it seems obvious.
Godzilla debuted on the big screen in 1954 and was directed and co-written by Ishirō Honda. The colossal 100-meter-tall monster terrorized Japan and left destruction in its wake, and quickly became a pop culture icon. It quickly branched into a long-lasting media franchise, including toys, series, movie installments, and video games.
In a list created by Paste Magazine, Godzilla is tagged as one of the "Best Monster Movies" to have ever been released. Titled under its original name, Gojira, the movie lands at No. 7 on their list, talking about its cultural impact and hidden ties to history.
Critics called Blue Öyster Cult's "Godzilla" a "clever rocker tale" about the monster. Many praised its use of guitar and special effects, while tuning in perfectly to the old-fashioned era of monster music. According to American Songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist Buck Dharma didn't originally set out to write about the monster, but some of the guitar riffs he worked on led him there.
“The story of the tune was, I just came up with the parallel fifths guitar riff in a hotel room in Dallas, Texas, back in the day, probably about 1975. And it immediately made me think of Godzilla, like the plodding, you know, guy-in-a-suit monster. And I started writing the lyrics from what happened in the movie. Like, the high-tension wires are a big part of that movie," he said.
The lyrics for "Godzilla" instead focused on seeing the monster with pity alongside its undeniable ability to be feared. Blue Öyster Cult made the track a concert staple, and multiple rock bands, including The Smashing Pumpkins, have since covered it. System of a Down lead vocalist Serj Tankian covered the song to be featured in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, marking the first time the song has been used in the franchise.
In 1998, when Roland Emmerich directed his own reboot version of the film, many were stunned that "Godzilla" wasn't included in the original soundtrack. As a result, band members Eric Bloom and Dharma created their own parody titled "NoZilla" that was only played on the radio.
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Christina Ricci's Ex Denied Emergency Custody of 11-Year-Old Son
According to documents obtained by People, Christina Ricci's ex-husband, James Heerdegen, has been denied emergency custody of their son.
Heerdegen apparently filed for emergency custody after his 11-year-old son, Freddie, texted him to inform him that Ricci was drinking on a flight to Canada. The Yellowjackets actress agreed that Freddie had contacted her ex and that she had consumed alcohol on a 16th June flight.
Documents from June 18 from an attorney state that Freddie admitted he "overreacted" in sending those text messages to his father, that Ricci's behaviour was not as he'd described it, and that he had no fear of being in her primary physical custody.
The 'Black Snake Moan' star asked for the documents, which include text messages between son and father, to be sealed due to Freddie's school bullying. The courts approved Ricci's request.
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Ricci and Heerdegen wed in 2013 after they met on the set of the short-lived TV series Pam Am. They split in July 2020 and in January 2021, she obtained a domestic violence restraining order against her ex after accusing him of physical violence.
Heerdegen's attorney, Larry Bakman, said in a statement obtained by People that his client "unequivocally denies all allegations of abuse made by Ms Ricci as having occurred in 2020." As part of their divorce settlement, Ricci and Heerdegen agreed to share legal custody of their son, Freddie.
On Sunday, The Addams Family star paid tribute to her current husband, Mark Hampton, whom she married in 2021. "Happy Father's Day!!!!!! The best dad we could have ever hoped for," she wrote on Instagram for the holiday on Sunday, June 21.
The 46-year-old shared a sweet photo of her second husband with both Freddie and her and Hampton's 4-year-old daughter, Cleo. "I honestly didn't know they made them like you, babe," she added.
