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Few songs have generated as much curiosity as “You’re So Vain.”

Ever since Carly Simon released the biting soft rock classic in 1972, listeners have tried to identify the enigmatic man behind its unforgettable lyrics.

Simon had begun writing the melody for a different song titled “Bless You Ben,” but hadn’t gotten very far when it took a totally different turn,.

“It never went anywhere, I could never fall in love with it,” Simon said told Charlie Rose. “And then I was at a party and somebody walked in, and my friend said to me, ‘Doesn’t he look like he’s just walked onto a yacht?’ So, I thought to myself: Hmmm, let me write that in my notebook. And then one day, when I was playing ‘Bless You Ben’ on the piano, I substituted ‘You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht’ and the exchange was equal. And it felt natural and it felt good, and then I could get into that man, I knew who I was talking about.”

While Simon spent decades refusing to reveal the man that came to mind in that moment of inspiration, she eventually confirmed that Warren Beatty was one of the people who influenced the song, though not its only subject.

The mystery became part of the song’s appeal.

Simon has repeatedly explained that “You’re So Vain” was never written about a single individual. “I have confirmed that the second verse is Warren,” she told PEOPLE in 2015. “Warren thinks the whole thing is about him!”

Simon emphasized that the remaining verses were inspired by two other men whose identities she has continued to keep private. The revelation finally answered one of pop music’s longest-running questions without completely ending the speculation.

Even without the mystery, the song was impossible to ignore.

Released as the lead single from Simon’s album No Secrets, “You’re So Vain” paired razor-sharp lyrics with an irresistible melody and a memorable chorus. The recording also featured uncredited backing vocals from Mick Jagger, whose distinctive harmonies added another layer to one of the decade’s most talked-about songs.

“Mick and Harry [Nilsson] and I stood around the mic singing ‘You’re So Vain,’ and Harry was such a gentleman,” Simon recalled in 1995. “He knew the chemistry was between me and Mick. In terms of the singing, so he sort of bowed out saying, ‘The two of you have a real blend – you should do it yourselves.'”

The single quickly became the defining hit of Simon’s career.

“You’re So Vain” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for three consecutive weeks, becoming her only chart-topping single. It also reached the Top 10 in several countries and helped propel No Secrets to the top of the Billboard 200, cementing Simon’s status as one of the leading singer-songwriters of the era.

Its cultural impact has only continued to grow.

The song has appeared in countless films, television shows, and commercials while earning regular airplay on classic rock and adult contemporary radio. Its unforgettable hook and enduring lyrical mystery have kept it relevant for generations, making it one of the defining recordings of the 1970s.

“”It amuses me that I’m still being asked,” Simon told CNN in 2002.

More than 50 years after its release, “You’re So Vain” remains Carly Simon’s signature song. Inspired in part by Warren Beatty but shaped by multiple real-life experiences, the 1972 classic became a career-defining No. 1 hit whose intrigue has never faded.

Related: 1972 Soft Rock Song, Covered by Johnny Cash, Became a Career-Defining No. 1 Hit

If you’ve been keeping count of Disney Cruise Line’s breathtaking fleet expansion, your sailing wish list is about to get much longer.

Following the classic elegance of the Magic and Wonder, the modern scale of the Dream and Fantasy, the wish-filled magic of the Wish, Treasure, Destiny, and upcoming 2027 Believe, and the massive Asia-bound Adventure, Disney is preparing to chart completely new waters.

During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 in Anaheim, Walt Disney Imagineering pulled back the curtain on an entirely new, next-generation class of cruise ships set to debut starting in 2029.

Taking the stage to share the very first look at the unnamed class, Imagineering Portfolio Executive Creative Director Claire Weiss explained why this trio of ships will bring a fresh dynamic to Disney’s lineup.

“We also have an entirely new class of ship for Disney Cruise Line that will debut starting in 2029,” Weiss revealed to the arena crowd. “And this is such a cool size. It’s right in the middle of our classic ships and our newer ones, and this gives us some really amazing opportunities to visit new places and reach brand new audiences we haven’t before.”

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View this post on Instagram The “Goldilocks” Sweet Spot of the Fleet

While Disney is keeping specific vessel names and venue themes under wraps, the details we do know are already giving fans plenty to get excited about.

Built by the famed Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the trio of new vessels will roll out back-to-back:

• Ship 11: Early 2029
• Ship 12: Late 2029
• Ship 13: Late 2030 (bringing Disney’s global fleet to a grand total of 13 ships!)

At around 100,000 gross tons and built to hold 3,000 guests, these new additions hit a true “Goldilocks” sweet spot. They’re roughly 20% larger than classic favorites like the Disney Magic, yet noticeably sleeker and more nimble than mega-ships like the Disney Dream or Disney Wish.

If you love shorter walks to your stateroom, easier deck layouts, and a little extra breathing room by the pool, this mid-sized design brings back that cozy, nostalgic feel—without sacrificing any of the top-tier dining, Broadway-style shows, or kids’ clubs Disney is famous for. Even better? Their smaller footprint means these ships can glide into shallow harbors, charming historical ports, and scenic canals that the giant mega-ships simply can’t reach.

Related: Readers Voted This Iconic Fleet the No. 1 ‘World’s Best’ Cruise Line (Again!)

Greener Seas and Panoramic Ocean Views

Beyond getting us into cooler ports, these new ships are getting a major eco-friendly upgrade—in fact, Disney is designing them to be among the lightest and most energy-efficient vessels on the water.

Under the hood (or hull!), they’ll feature a sleek, streamlined design, high-tech battery systems to help power the engines, and shore-power capabilities that let them literally “plug in” and turn off their engines while docked. Plus, Disney is building the power systems to run on low-emission biofuels—like renewable methanol and hydrotreated vegetable oil—as those green fuels become more widely available around the globe.

And then there’s the detail that has everyone talking: the first-look teaser video at D23 revealed a massive wall of lower-deck panoramic windows midship. Built to give guests front-row ocean views right at the waterline, it’s a stunning nod to the classic romance of sea travel that’s sure to be a prime spot for taking in the view.

Whether this means future Disney voyages through the Greek Isles, new corners of the South Pacific, or boutique Caribbean harbors, the new class marks an exciting shift toward destination-rich sailing.

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When you see the whole “dopamine dressing for confidence” trend pop up on your fyp (For You Page), you may roll your eyes and grumble, “We’re still talking about the dopamine thing?” We know psychobabble can become a bit much at times, but there’s value in thinking about how to use color psychology for clothing choices, specifically if you’re a woman.

“Emotional strength isn’t always visible—and for women especially, it can be consistently underestimated in professional and social environments,” states Michelle Lewis, a color psychology expert, certified color analyst, author and the founder of ColorAnalysis.com and The Color Institute. “Color is one of the fastest, most instinctive signals the brain receives from another person. Before a conversation starts, before a track record is established, color is already shaping how someone is perceived.” 

Lewis, who is also the author of Color Secrets: Learning The One Universal Language We Were Never Taught, says it’s possible to convey emotional resilience with clothing color. For instance, a woman in deep, saturated tones will come across differently than someone in a washed-out, pale tone.

“That perception influences how people engage with her, the questions they ask and the assumptions they make about her capacity to handle pressure,” the color analyst tells Parade.

She also points to enclothed cognition psychology, which is informed by Hajo Adam and Adam D. Galinsky’s research, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.

“Enclothed cognition established that clothing influences the wearer’s own psychological state through its symbolic meaning and the physical experience of wearing it,” Lewis explains. “The color you put on in the morning isn’t just a signal to others—it’s a signal to yourself. Women who dress intentionally for resilience are activating more tools in their arsenal when it comes to mental clarity, strength and response.”

To help you dress for impact, she shares five colors that mentally strong women wear the most.

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The 5 Colors Psychologists Link to Mental Resilience

When we think about what mentally strong women wear, Lewis says it’s important to consider not just the style but the color psychology of clothing.

“Color can shift emotional and neurological states,” she notes.

Below, she shares the colors that make you look confident—and feel it too. Bonus: Many of these picks include top professional colors for women who want to convey emotional resilience in the workplace.

1. Blue

Lewis notes that the psychology of wearing blue—and using the hue—to showcase and support emotional regulation and sustained mental stability is backed by decades of research. For instance, she points to a 2026-published research of 72 peer-reviewed studies indicating that blue consistently improved mood, stress levels and physiological calmness across racial groups.

“Blue doesn’t spike and crash… it holds steady,” Lewis notes. “For women navigating high-pressure environments, that steadiness is one of the most valuable psychological resources available.”

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2. Red

Red can be polarizing, but there’s no denying that it conveys a “physical, immediate and demanding” form of resilience, according to Lewis. She notes that one study on color and memory retention indicated that red was the most effective color tested. Plus, a Frontiers in Psychology study pointed to red’s implicit link to “high status” across cultures.

“Red activates the nervous system, which is its own form of strength for the moments that require everything you have,” she says.

3. Yellow

Lewis describes yellow as the “most neurologically activating chromatic color the human eye encounters.”

“Yellow light sits at 570-580 nanometers—precisely where both the eye’s green and red cone receptors reach peak sensitivity simultaneously—making it, with the exception of white, the second highest level of cone excitation the human visual system can experience,” she tells Parade. “That same biological mechanism connects to aposematism—the hardwired warning signal system yellow shares with red in nature—meaning the nervous system responds to yellow faster and more strongly than any other chromatic color.”

4. Orange

Lewis says there’s a growing body of research to support the idea that orange “activates resilience through connection and neurological vitality.”

For instance, a University of Liège study found that exposure to orange light increased activity in the frontal lobes (brain regions that govern alertness and cognition) more than any other color tested. Another large study found that orange carried exclusively positive emotional connotations.

“For women specifically, orange’s ability to make others feel safe, welcome and willing to engage creates a social resilience that compounds over time—the kind built from relationships, trust and a room full of people who feel good in your presence,” she states.

5. Indigo

Confidence can come from within, and indigo sets that tone. Lewis notes that indigo is the “most internally oriented resilience color” on this list. She shares that this hue may help us process experience, make meaning from challenges and tap into our inner resources.

“For women building the kind of resilience that comes from deep self-knowledge rather than performance, indigo is the color most aligned with that process,” she states. “It turns the gaze inward—and that’s where the most durable strength lives.”

Related: Color Psychology Experts Say These 5 Colors Are Worn Most by Authentically Happy People

The Science of ‘Enclothed Cognition’

Lewis explains that enclothed cognition in psychology comes from researchers Adam and Galinsky, as mentioned above.

“[They] gave to something most people have experienced but never had a name for: the way what you wear changes how you think, feel and perform—not just how others see you,” Lewis says.

In that landmark study, the researchers gave participants a lab coat to wear and told half of them that it was a doctor’s coat. The other half were told something else—the same coat was a painter’s coat.

“The group who believed they were wearing a doctor’s coat performed significantly better on attention tasks,” Lewis says. “The coat didn’t change—the meaning did. And the meaning changed intention and performance. This is what enclothed cognition tells us: clothing carries symbolic weight, and that symbolic weight becomes part of how you inhabit your own mind and act.”

In other words, Lewis shares that if you put on something that means “emotional strength,” your brain could start operating from a stronger place.

“Color is one of the most powerful carriers of that symbolic meaning, which is why the color you choose in the morning is doing more work than most people realize,” she says.

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External Power vs. Internal Regulation

OK, so what are the power colors for female leaders who want to convey emotional resilience? Lewis reveals a few below, including the psychology of wearing navy blue.

The Power Color

How Others Perceive You

How It Regulates Your Brain

Navy

Authoritative, deeply credible and dependable

It carries blue’s alpha wave and stress-reduction properties in a deeper, more saturated form. The added depth increases the sense of gravity and calm simultaneously.

Brown

Grounded, reliable, warm and unpretentious

Brown’s warm undertones—derived from red’s longer wavelength—carry low-arousal calming properties without chromatic stimulation. It produces a settled, stable internal state that reduces emotional reactivity.

Red

Confident, decisive and commanding attention

It activates challenge-mode alertness, sharpens memory retention and focuses cognitive performance under pressure.

Muted green

Calm, trustworthy and emotionally safe to be around

Green environments produce measurable reductions in heart rate and stress markers—muted green carries these properties without the stimulating intensity of a vivid green.

Gray

Objective, analytical and serious

It is achromatic—produces no emotional arousal response, which can be useful when emotional neutrality is the goal.

Soft blue

Approachable, intelligent and trustworthy

It supports alpha wave production and post-stress relaxation.

Lavender

Open, spiritually grounded and quietly confident

It carries enough of blue’s wavelength to support alpha-wave production, while the violet undertone activates theta-wave states associated with intuition and deep internal processing—a genuinely calming combination for the nervous system.

Related: Color Psychologist Says Your Favorite Color May Be Connected to Type A or Type B Personality Traits

3 Colors To Avoid When You Need To Protect Your Peace

Not all colors deserve prime real estate in your wardrobe (and, more importantly, on you) when you want to convey emotional resilience through color. Lewis suggests avoiding these colors if you want to exude mental strength.

1. White

Lewis notes that white surprises people, but research consistently shows that white environments can produce anxiety, stress and poor focus.

“White’s brightness and absence of chromatic information creates a visual flatness the nervous system reads as sterile rather than restful,” she explains. “For women trying to protect their peace, an all-white environment or wardrobe isn’t giving the nervous system anything to settle into. It’s creating a kind of visual silence that research consistently shows tips toward unease rather than calm.”

2. Black

While we often link black to grief and loss, Lewis reports it’s the “most emotionally absent color in the spectrum.”

“Absence, when you’re trying to protect your peace, is its own kind of problem,” she points out. “Black absorbs all frequencies of light rather than reflecting any of them, which means it gives the nervous system nothing to receive, nothing to process toward calm or restoration. For daily wear aimed at emotional protection, black is working against rather than for you.”

3. Gray

Lewis points out that gray regularly ranks among “the lowest colors for both pleasure and arousal in color psychology research.”

“Unlike chromatic colors that generate a measurable physiological response, gray offers the nervous system nothing to receive—no warmth, no activation, no restoration,” she states. “For women trying to protect their peace, a wardrobe or environment dominated by gray is quietly draining something rather than replenishing it.”

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Sources:

• Michelle Lewis is a color psychology expert, certified color analyst, author and the founder of ColorAnalysis.com and The Color Institute. She is also the author of Color Secrets: Learning The One Universal Language We Were Never Taught
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Gilbert O’Sullivan is celebrating six decades in music with a brand-new album.

The Irish singer-songwriter announced On The Record, his 21st studio album, arriving Nov. 6 via BMG. The 13-track collection is led by the new single “Growing Old Disgracefully,” which is available now.

The new music comes 54 years after O’Sullivan scored his first No. 1 hit in the United States with “Alone Again (Naturally),” the 1972 smash that spent six nonconsecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.

Gilbert O’Sullivan Announces New Album On The Record

On The Record was produced by Andy Wright, continuing the partnership behind O’Sullivan’s recent albums Driven and Songbook. O’Sullivan recorded the new collection at Eastcote Studios in London with the same group of musicians he has worked with on his recent projects.

Remarkably, they recorded all 13 songs in just five days.

“We have the same musicians. They know how I work,” O’Sullivan explained. “I play the song to them on the piano, we rehearse it a few times, and then we do a take.”

The 79-year-old musician added that there was “no rocket science involved,” revealing that the group completed the entire 13-track album during those five days.

Among the new songs are “It’s Me,” “No Place Like Home” and lead single “Growing Old Disgracefully.” O’Sullivan also teamed up with The Corrs singer Andrea Corr for the new duet “Is That You?”

Gilbert O’Sullivan Celebrates 60 Years in Music

O’Sullivan’s new album arrives during his 60 Years in Music celebrations, which also include an extensive tour of the U.K. and Ireland this fall.

It marks the latest chapter in a career that took off internationally in the early 1970s. After breaking through with “Nothing Rhymed,” O’Sullivan became a major star with “Alone Again (Naturally),” followed by hits including “Clair” and “Get Down.” His career has earned him three Grammy nominations and three Ivor Novello Awards.

But even after six decades, O’Sullivan says songwriting remains at the heart of what he does.

“Daring to be different was the key for me,” he said. “The writing has never stopped being the most important thing.”

And when asked what keeps him inspired after all these years, O’Sullivan had a simple explanation: his love of music.

“You hear the chords of Burt Bacharach? You want that,” he said, adding that musicians are able to keep creating “because we love what we hear.”

On The Record will be released Nov. 6. “Growing Old Disgracefully” is out now.

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Eggs are one of the most popular breakfast foods in the United States. According to consumer data firm Civic Science, one in 10 U.S. adults eats eggs every single day. The age group most likely to be egg eaters? People 55 and older. 

Not only are eggs quick and versatile, they’re packed with nutrient density. Eggs contain protein, choline (a nutrient that supports brain health) and vitamin B12 (which also benefits the brain) all in one nice yellow-and-white package. 

But eggs also contain cholesterol, which can be confusing not only for people who want to support their cardiovascular health, but also their liver. Scientific research shows that dietary cholesterol can accumulate in the liver and impair liver function.

So what’s the verdict? Is eating eggs beneficial for the liver or not? Parade consulted a hepatologist to find out.

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Are Eggs Good for Liver Health?

According to Dr. Robert S. Brown Jr., MD, MPH, a hepatologist with Weill Cornell Medicine, the connection between eggs and liver health is more complicated than with other foods. There’s no question that fruits, vegetables and plant-based proteins support liver health. There’s also no doubt that alcohol, ultra-processed meat and sugary pastries are detrimental to liver health. But eggs fall somewhere in the middle.

Dr. Brown says that eggs’ satiating protein is one way the food benefits the liver. Not only does protein provide the body with energy, but it helps prevent overeating later. To this point, according to a 2019 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, people with obesity who had two eggs for breakfast consumed fewer calories throughout the rest of the day than those who had cereal for breakfast. 

The choline in eggs also supports the liver. “People with high choline intake tend to have a lower risk of fatty liver. But you can also get choline from other foods, like fish, beans, soy and cruciferous vegetables,” Dr. Brown says.

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The cholesterol in eggs is where it gets tricky. Dr. Brown points out that eggs are high in cholesterol, and high cholesterol forces the liver to work harder and can cause fat buildup. 

“Because of this, the answer to whether or not eggs are good for liver health really depends on someone’s overall diet and their metabolic health,” he says, explaining that if someone is in good health and eats a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods, eggs can have a healthy place in their diet. But if someone has high cholesterol, they may want to eat eggs less frequently.

What Happens to Your Liver When You Eat Eggs

If you have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formally known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or are trying to avoid it, you may wonder how eating eggs impacts your liver. Fortunately, this is something researchers have studied.

One study published in the World Journal of Hepatology included 169 people with MASLD and 782 adults who did not have it. All of the participants were asked how often they ate eggs. Researchers found that people who ate two to three eggs a week were more than three times more likely to have MASLD than those who ate less than two eggs a week.

But Dr. Brown highlights a bigger, more robust study taking into account 1,414 people, which found no association between egg intake and MASLD. In fact, the researchers found that the choline in eggs helped protect against MASLD.

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Why the conflicting data? Dr. Brown reiterates that what one’s entire diet looks like matters; protecting your liver doesn’t come down to one singular food. He also emphasizes that what one’s individual health looks like matters greatly too.

If you have low cholesterol and are in good health, eating an egg or two every day likely isn’t going to be detrimental. But if you have high cholesterol, it’s likely best to eat them more moderately and not every day.

Breakfast Foods That Support Liver Health  

Want a breakfast a hepatologist would approve of? Steer clear of simple carbs such as sugary pastries or white bread.

“Sugar is a primary driver of MASLD,” Dr. Brown says, adding that fatty meats like sausage and bacon can put strain on the liver because they are high in saturated fats, which can lead to fat buildup in the liver. 

Instead, Dr. Brown recommends getting your protein from foods such as Greek yogurt, plant-based proteins, nuts and seeds. He says that avocado mash on whole wheat toast is another liver-supporting breakfast because it’s full of fiber and helps keep blood sugar levels steady. This is important because maintaining steady blood sugar levels is important for preventing inflammation and excessive fat buildup in the liver.

In terms of what to pair with your breakfast, Dr. Brown says that coffee and tea are both liver-friendly beverages because they are high in polyphenols, which help prevent inflammation. (Just don’t load your mug with sugar or artificial sweeteners.) 

One breakfast beverage that he says many people think is good for the liver but isn’t is fruit juice. “Fruit juice leads to a big spike of fructose. It’s better to eat the whole fruit instead because you’ll get the fiber, which prevents that big insulin spike,” he explains.

Supporting your liver doesn’t come down to one singular food. It’s what your entire diet looks like that matters. If you want eggs for breakfast, pair them with other liver-supporting foods like whole-grain toast and avocado. Pairing eggs with bacon or sausage may sound good, but it won’t be doing your liver any favors.

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A set of high-quality sheets doesn’t need to break the bank. You can actually find varieties that are inexpensive, comfortable and beautiful, especially if you head to Costco. Right now, the fan-fave bulk retailer is selling 6-piece sheet sets at incredibly affordable prices, and shoppers are loving them for their soft, durable construction.

South Point Home Fashions’ Microfiber 6-Piece Sheet Sets come in queen or king sizes and five pretty patterns, including a light green floral (pictured below), a light blue floral, a dark blue floral, a sleek beige and a geometric gray print, giving you plenty of options to choose from. Each set comes with six pieces, including one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and four pillowcases.

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South Point Home Fashions Microfiber 6-Piece Sheet Set, $15.99 at Costco

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Made from 100 percent polyester microfiber, these sheets are durable yet soft to the touch and feel cool against the skin, making them ideal for hot sleepers. Brushed for extra softness, these sheet sets are also wrinkle-resistant and machine washable for easy maintenance. Just toss it in the washing machine on a cold, gentle cycle when it’s time, then tumble dry on low. Avoid dry cleaning or ironing. And that’s it!

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Shoppers are loving these six-piece sheet sets, giving them an average rating of 4.6 stars on Costco.com.

“I love these sheets! They are inexpensive, soft and well made. Being chronically ill, I am bedridden a great amount of time. I love the softness on my sensitive skin. If you are looking for comfort, look no further!” raved one fan in a five-star review on Costco’s website.

“I love these sheets. I’m usually a 100 percent cotton person, however, I tried these sheets and really like that they feel so soft and they do not feel hot on my skin,” said another happy Costco customer in a five-star review on Costco.com.

You can find these soft microfiber sheet sets on Costco.com or in select Costco warehouses. The queen-sized sets retail for $15.99. The king-sized sets retail for $17.99.

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In 1992, the soundtrack to the movie Singles featured music by Seattle-based grunge acts such as Pearl Jam, Mother Love Bone and Soundgarden as it told interwoven stories set amid the burgeoning Seattle music scene. And one of the most memorable moments in the film came during a performance by Alice in Chains.

The iconic scene, set early in the film, featured the grunge icons performing the song “It Ain’t Like That” in a club. As the band members whipped their hair around during the performance of the hard-rocking song, the movie’s characters Steve (Campbell Scott) and Linda (Kyra Sedgwick) were forced to scream at each other over the deafening music.

“It Ain’t Like That” appeared on Alice in Chains’ debut 1990 studio album Facelift and was not released as a single. Written by Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr, and Sean Kinney, the track featured a dark, heavy guitar riff and Layne Staley delivering gritty lyrics about alienation and unease.

Cantrell told Guitar World that the riff started as a clapback to his bandmates.

“The riff in ‘It Ain’t Like That,’ that’s based around a bend that was actually a joke,” he shared in the interview. “I remember at rehearsal, I got pissed off about something, and I made some noise. I did that reverse strum on the E chord with a bend on the G. I was d—ing around, and all the guys looked at me, like, “That was cool! Do that again!” And I was like, ‘I was f—ing joking, dude!’”

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The legendary Alice in Chains guitarist told All Music that the accidental riff came during a jam session at the Music Bank warehouse in Seattle.

“We were jamming, and the guys were making a comment about something they didn’t like that I was playing for them,” he recalled. “And I’m like, ‘No, this is cool! What am I, going to play something stupid…like this?’ And I just kind of drew my strings from high string to the low string and did a bend on the G – as a completely sarcastic response to them not liking something I was playing right before. And they’re all like, ‘F—! That’s cool, man! Do that again!’ And I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me?! I was being sarcastic!'”

“They started playing along to it, and we made a song out of it,” he added.

In a video interview, Kinney and Cantrell spoke about recording “It Ain’t Like That” for the Singles movie.

“We really played, and they recorded it,” Kinney said. ”So  we played the song a bunch of times.”

Cantrell recalled, “I think there was some discussion of us lip-syncing to the [original] track, and we’re like, ’No we’re not going to do that, man.’ So for the people [in the movie] to talk, it’s got to be on tape and we’re like, ‘Okay, well we’ll play the songs and you can record us.’”

Cantrell noted that the band performed the song until they thought it was good enough, then lip-synced to their live performance while the audience danced around.

“So that was kind of odd, just you know first kind of experience around filmmaking,” he added.

Kinney also revealed that the band didn’t perform in a real club and instead were housed in “a fake club, a movie type one…in a pier down on the waterfront.”

Singles writer and director Cameron Crowe praised Alice in Chains’  professionalism during the shoot, telling Rolling Stone the band did very well with the stops and starts of film production.

“They were great; they were very cooperative and fun,” Crowe said. “Somewhere around the time we were finishing the movie, ‘Man in a Box’ was a hit. They were the first band to score a hit out of Seattle in that generation. Layne was wonderful. And we put Jerry Cantrell in Jerry Maguire.”

Thirty-six years after its release, “It Ain’t Like That” remains one of Alice in Chains’ most iconic deep cuts—a soundtrack song that showcased the dark, hypnotic sound that would go on to become a hallmark of the legendary band.

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Heather Graham is soaking up the sun in her blue bikini in Positano.

Graham, 56, who broke onto the scene in films like Drugstore Cowboy and License to Drive, later solidified her role as a Hollywood staple in hits like Boogie Nights and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. With her soft blonde hair and bright blue eyes, the gorgeous star has the acting creds to back up her stunning looks. And with a new gig starring on The White Lotus, it’s incredibly exciting to see what she’ll bring to season 4.

While Graham has enjoyed Europe while filming that upcoming fourth season, the star took some time to enjoy herself. Sporting a blue string bikini as she frolicked through the surf.

“I love Positano and pasta Nerano! 🇮🇹 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ And @mcivetta 💕 #positano #italy #summer,” she captioned the photo set, which showed her running through the surf and sightseeing with her boyfriend, Michele Civetta, in Italy.

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Who Else is in The White Lotus Season 4?

In addition to Graham, the lineup is looking great. Variety previously reported that Laura Dern, Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard, Vincent Cassel, Rosie Perez, Ari Graynor, and Max Greenfield were among the big names appearing on the new season.

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Graham looks absolutely stunning at 56, leading many to wonder what her trick is. She recently told Retreat Magazine that she doesn’t drink alcohol or use drugs, and she gets plenty of sleep. A healthy diet and workout regimen keep her body and mind going strong. However, she also believes in keeping her head straight.

“I think what matters most is how you feel inside. Decide that you’re hot and enjoy your life. What other people think of you is none of your business. If you feel good about yourself, no one can take that away from you. Pursue the things that fill you with joy, and surround yourself with loving people,” she told the publication. “Also, I do affirmations. I think they are very powerful. I work on strengthening my inner loving parent muscle, so I can be supportive and loving to myself. One of my affirmations is: ‘This is the best time of my life.’”

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Randy Burns, a fixture of the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene, died on August 8, 2026, at his home. He was 78. No cause of death has been reported.

Burns grew up in New Haven, Connecticut, and started performing in local coffee houses at 17. By 1966, he’d moved to Greenwich Village, where he busked on the street before Gaslight Cafe owner Clarence Hood took notice and hired him as the venue’s permanent opening act. It was the same MacDougal Street stage Bob Dylan had played and recorded on just a few years earlier.

At only 18, Burns found himself opening for artists he’d grown up listening to, including Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, Dave Van Ronk and John Hammond. ESP-Disk label owner Bernard Stollman eventually invited him to record, and Burns released his debut album, Of Love and War, in 1967.

He kept building from there, fronting Randy Burns and the Sky Dog Band and blending folk with country-rock and psychedelic touches. The press took notice. Rolling Stone wrote, “Nobody, but nobody, sings anything like Randy Burns.” Billboard said his voice “wraps the listener in a pool of contentment,” and the Los Angeles Times called him “the best country flavored rock singer since Gram Parsons.”

The band’s reputation carried them to some of the biggest stages of the era. Burns opened for Cream at Yale’s Woolsey Hall, shared a bill with Buddy Guy at the Berkeley Folk Festival, and played the Hollywood Bowl alongside the Smothers Brothers.

Success didn’t always come with stability. For years, Burns was essentially homeless, traveling light between gigs and stashing bags of clothes at the venues where he played most often. A residency at Kenny’s Castaways eventually led to a touring stint in Dublin, Ireland, where he played two years running.

Burns never fully stepped away from music. He kept performing and recording for decades afterward, staying close to the acid-folk sound he helped define, right up until his death.

Bruce Springsteen is remembering one of the people who believed in him from the very beginning.

Rock critic and author Dave Marsh died Friday, August 14, at his home in Norwalk, Connecticut, at age 76. Springsteen honored his longtime friend with an emotional Instagram tribute the following day.

“Here on E Street, the irreplaceable loss of Dave Marsh has us heartbroken,” Springsteen began his post. “My great friend Dave, with his straight out of Detroit attitude, was a true Rock ‘n’ Roll lifer. He was soulful, intelligent, heartfelt, opinionated, bruising and often fantastically argumentative.”

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Their connection stretched back decades. Marsh became an early supporter of Springsteen while writing for Creem and later wrote Rolling Stone’s first cover story about the musician. In 1979, he published Born to Run: The Bruce Springsteen Story, the first major Springsteen biography.

“Dave always had my back,” Springsteen recalled. “He deeply believed in what I was trying to accomplish and his lifetime of support meant the world to me.”

Marsh helped launch Creem in 1969 before going on to work at Newsday and Rolling Stone. Over his career, he wrote more than two dozen books, including works about Elvis Presley and The Who. He also won a Grammy in 1993 for his liner notes for Aretha Franklin’s Queen of Soul. In 2004, Marsh joined SiriusXM, where he hosted Kick Out the Jams for 19 years and helped launch E Street Radio.

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Springsteen wasn’t the only member of the E Street family to remember Marsh. Steven Van Zandt shared his own tribute on Instagram Sunday, posting a photo of the critic surrounded by several of his books. “RIP Dave ‘The Duke’ Marsh. An early believer on E Street, and a very early supporter of the Jukes when we really needed it,” Van Zandt wrote, referring to his band, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. “He was fearless, relentless, arrogant, everything you’d want in a RocknRoll troublemaker. And by the way, a tremendous writer.”

Marsh was also an outspoken advocate for causes including health care access, cancer research and social justice—something Springsteen pointed out in his farewell. “More than anything else, I admired Dave as a man of conscience and commitment,” he wrote. “He lived and stuck by his values come hell or high water.”

Springsteen concluded, “God bless you Dave.”

Migraines and headaches sometimes get used interchangeably. Neither is fun, but they are not the same, and migraineurs are often on medications that may interact with certain supplements.

Dr. Peter Struck, MD, an HonorHealth neurologist and headache specialist, notes that a migraine is a brain disorder. And in fact, not every migraine causes a headache, he emphasizes, explaining, “Some people have only vision changes, numbness, dizziness or other sensory symptoms.”

Dr. Struck shares that migraine attacks often involve throbbing, pounding head pain and sensitivities to light and sound. Many times, they’re so severe that you can’t engage in your normal daily routine, usually for four to 72 hours.

Medications can help people with migraine live a more normal life.

“Migraine medicines fall into two groups,” Dr. Struck explains. “Acute, or rescue, medicines are taken when a migraine starts to stop the attack…examples include ibuprofen and naproxen. Prescription rescue medicines include triptans and gepants. Other medicines may also be prescribed to treat nausea, which can be associated with migraines.”

He says that your healthcare team will help you determine the best treatment plan. But should it include supplements? That’s something you’ll want to discuss with your doctor first.

“Many people assume that ‘natural’ means safe. Unfortunately, that is not always true,” Dr. Struck says. “Some herbal supplements can change how your body absorbs, breaks down, or removes prescription medications. This may cause medication levels to become too high or too low, making them less effective or increasing the risk of side effects.”

Neurologists are raising the alarm about taking one supplement with migraine medications in particular, saying it can negatively interact with them. Here’s the supplement, why it might harm people on migraine medications and alternatives.

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Stop Pairing This Supplement With Migraine Medication, Neurologists Warn

“St. John’s wort may seem like a harmless herbal supplement, but it can interact with several migraine medications,” Dr. Struck tells Parade.

Wait—what is St. John’s wort?

“St. John’s wort, or Hypericum perforatum, is a yellow-flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia, now found worldwide,” explains Dr. Adam Mednick, MD, Ph.D., a board-certified neurologist and author of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: From Diagnosis to Treatment.

The name comes from St. John the Baptist, as St. John’s Day is June 24, when the plant is usually in bloom.

“It has been used as a medicinal herb for over 2,000 years and today is one of the world’s top-selling herbal supplements,” Dr. Mednick says. “St. John’s wort contains two key active compounds: hypericin, which gives the plant its characteristic red pigment, and hyperforin. Both of these compounds affect the levels of brain chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.”

He notes that people often take St. John’s wort as a “natural” alternative to prescription antidepressants. One meta-analysis suggested that St. John’s wort was similarly effective as SSRIs in treating mild-to-moderate depression, and fewer people stopped using it. He says it’s also been marketed for anxiety, sleep difficulties and seasonal mood changes, though the evidence is much weaker.

Related: The Popular Supplement Doctors Say Isn’t as Harmless as It Sounds

How St. John’s Wort Interacts With Migraine Medications

Dr. Regina Krel, MD, the director of the headache center at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center, says it’s dangerous to take St. John’s wort with certain migraine medications.

“St. John’s wort induces a liver enzyme CYP3A4, which can reduce the effectiveness of certain migraine medications,” she explains.

It also has side effects, some of which overlap with and may even worsen migraine symptoms, reports Dr. Susan Rubin, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health. She shares that side effects of St. John’s wort include:

• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Constipation or stomach upset
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Trouble sleeping
• Sensitivity to sunlight 

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But the neurologists Parade spoke to are most concerned with St. John’s wort’s effect on serotonin.

“Migraine and depression share overlapping brain chemistry, particularly involving serotonin, a chemical messenger that plays a role in both mood regulation and migraine,” Dr. Mednick says.

He points out that St. John’s wort and certain migraine medications might interact negatively, and this includes triptans and antidepressants.

“When taken with St. John’s wort, these migraine medications can raise serotonin to dangerously high levels, triggering serotonin syndrome associated with shivering, rapid heartbeat, flushed skin, sweating, high fever, seizures and, in rare cases, death,” Dr. Mednick warns.

Plus, since the FDA doesn’t hold supplements to the same regulatory standards as prescription medications, he says there’s “no guarantee of consistency among the dozens of St. John’s wort brands sold in the United States.” In fact, several studies have found discrepancies and undisclosed additives (such as food dyes) in St. John’s wort supplements.

“You need to check with your doctor before starting to take St. John’s wort,” Dr. Rubin stresses, adding that it can also interact with medications for other conditions, like high cholesterol.

Related: The ‘Healthy’ Supplement That’s Secretly Destroying Your Energy

Other Options for Depression Treatment, Especially if You Have Migraines

If you’re one of the many people living with migraines and depression, you’re not alone, nor are you out of options, since St. John’s wort can interact with medications. Instead, Dr. Mednick says you might benefit from:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Meditation
• Regular exercise, including yoga and cardiovascular and strength training

Dr. Krel adds that medications, including SSRIs and SNRIs, can also help treat depression in conjunction with the above strategies.

“It’s important to understand that finding the right medication is often a process, as there is no single antidepressant that works best for everyone,” she says. “While these medications are safe, they can have side effects, though they are usually mild and often fade after a few weeks.”

Dr. Krel says a doctor can help you navigate these issues and switch medications to find one that benefits you most with fewer side effects.

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Sources:

• Dr. Peter Struck, MD, an HonorHealth neurologist and headache specialist
• Dr. Susan Rubin, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health
• Dr. Regina Krel, MD, the director of the headache center at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center
• Dr. Adam Mednick, MD, Ph.D., a board-certified neurologist and author of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: From Diagnosis to Treatment
• A Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of St John’s Wort Extract in Depression Therapy in Comparison With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in Adults. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.
• Is There an Association Between Migraine and Major Depressive Disorder? A Narrative Review. Cureus.
• Highly Variable Contents of Phenolics in St. John’s Wort Products Affect Their Transport in the Human Intestinal Caco-2 Cell Model: Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Rationale for Product Standardization. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
• Comparative Authentication of Hypericum Perforatum Herbal Products Using DNA Metabarcoding, TLC and HPLC-MS. Scientific Reports.
• St John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) Products – An Assessment of Their Authenticity and Quality. Phytomedicine : International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology.

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Still swimming in summer celebrations? If so, then you probably have a plethora of warm weather-inspired outfits that you can wear for birthdays, weddings, and baby showers. To upgrade your go-to wardrobe pieces, you’ll need some show-stopping accessories. Luckily, JCPenney has some of our favorite jewelry offerings, including the Liz Claiborne Twisted Hoop Earrings, which are 50% off now.

The earrings originally cost $12, but have been reduced to just $6 during a limited-time hot deal. The jewelry is being sold in silver- and gold-toned colors, making them the perfect option for everyday wear, professional occasions, and upscale events. The earrings are only 0.875 inches in diameter, so they’re fairly lightweight and not overly bulky. 

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The earrings are made of metal and described to be hypoallergenic, so they’re ideal for those with sensitive skin. Due to the material, all you have to do is wipe them clean to maintain their quality. What we love about this design is the twisted hoop look, which essentially looks like there are several hoop earrings in one. 

One of the hoops is textured and “shiny,” which is what makes the style even more chic than just standard hoop earrings. You can easily open and close the piece with the classic post earring back, which keeps it secure once fully pushed into the loop. One shopper agreed that they’re “easy to put on and don’t fall out.” 

Another reviewer wrote that the style is the “perfect size for everyone,” as they purchased them for themself and loved ones. Other reviewers described the earrings as “expensive-looking,” “comfortable,” “cute,” “high-quality,” “beautiful,” and “classy.” Plus, the affordable price allows you to take them on vacations with peace of mind if they get lost, as several shoppers did. 

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The stock is already low in certain locations, so make sure to snag these luxurious earrings while they’re still available in your area. We already know they’ll become your new go-to style. Shop the accessory now for just $6 at JCPenney! 

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Anika Nilles had plenty of reasons to feel nervous before stepping behind the drum kit for Rush’s first tour without Neil Peart. But a message from Peart’s widow, Carrie Nuttall, helped give the drummer some much-needed reassurance.

Nilles, 43, the German drummer chosen by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson to join Rush for the band’s Fifty Something tour, recently opened up about the pressure of taking on Peart’s role. She underwent a five-day audition before Lee, 73, and Lifeson, 72, selected her for the job.

Learning Rush’s music was only part of the challenge. Nilles also had to contend with the weight of replacing one of rock’s most revered drummers.

During rehearsals, she said she had to coach herself not to become overwhelmed by thinking about the significance of the position she was filling.

“I have a little bit of Neil in me,” Nilles told Rolling Stone, explaining that she learned from Peart’s compositional approach and the way he continually developed his drum parts.

Then, ahead of her first Rush performance, Nilles received a message from Nuttall, 62, Peart’s widow.

Nilles described the message as “really lovely,” saying it was meaningful to know that Nuttall was supportive and looking forward to the journey ahead. The reassurance helped Nilles feel “really energized and relieved” as she prepared to make her debut.

Rush’s Fifty Something tour marks the band’s first live outing since 2015 and its first without Peart, who died in 2020. Nilles is now performing alongside Lee and Lifeson as the group revisits its extensive catalog on the reunion tour.

After making it through her first performances, Nilles summed up the experience with a simple reaction: “I made it through!”

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Taylor Swift is a wedding pro.

Aside from her own wedding in July, the songstress also attended NFL player JuJu Smith-Schuster’s wedding to Laura Kruk in California, as well as supermodel Karen Elson’s wedding, and this past weekend, she was a guest at Oli Jacobs and Laura Sisk’s wedding in the UK, according to People magazine.

Swift traveled to the UK without her husband, Travis Kelce, who is getting ready for the upcoming football season with the Kansas City Chiefs. She’s been spotted out and about a handful of times leading up to Jacobs and Sisk’s nuptials on Saturday, Aug. 15.

And while Swift may have attended the wedding solo, she had plenty of friends to chat with throughout the evening. According to photos published by People, other wedding guests included Sabrina Carpenter and Jack Antonoff—the latter of whom is one of Swift’s nearest and dearest friends.

Swift and Antonoff have been longtime collaborators, and have worked together on some of Swift’s biggest albums and songs over the years. Their friendship has also become a favorite among Swifties, who regularly look for clues about what the two could be working on next. With many Swifties looking for clues about a possible “TS13,” her recent hang with multi-grammy-winning record producer will likely only fuel those rumors.

In other major Taylor Swift news, the newlywed recently debuted a haircut, with her dirty blonde locks falling just past her shoulders while keeping her side-swept bangs intact. The style totally works for the “I Knew It, I Knew You” singer, who looked lovely at this weekend’s wedding festivities. She wore a navy blue dress with gold floral details and topped things off with her signature red lip.

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Gloria Gaynor had Disney fans dancing at D23 with a performance of one of her most recognizable hits.

The Grammy-winning singer, 82, performed “I Will Survive” during a special Disney Experiences celebration at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, bringing her disco classic to an unexpected Disney setting.

Gaynor’s performance was part of a celebration surrounding Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction’s legendary Yeti was at the center of the festivities, with Disney celebrating the character “coming back to life” inside the attraction.

Naturally, Gaynor’s 1978 hit provided the perfect soundtrack.

Disney shared a video of the performance, showing Gaynor delivering “I Will Survive” for fans gathered at D23. The performance gave attendees a chance to see the legendary singer take the stage while Disney highlighted some of its latest experiences and attractions.

The D23 appearance comes as Disney Experiences continues to showcase what’s ahead for fans at its theme parks and destinations. The company’s D23 programming has included announcements and presentations covering new attractions, entertainment and experiences coming to Disney destinations.

For Gaynor, the appearance was another chance to perform the song that became a defining moment of her career. “I Will Survive” has remained closely associated with the singer since its release and earned Gaynor the Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980.

The D23 performance also gave Disney fans a particularly fitting moment: as the Yeti makes his presence felt again at Expedition Everest, Gaynor was on hand to sing a song about surviving.

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Luke Bryan, 50, was onstage at a recent show when he bent forward at the waist and dropped into a crouch, moving his hips and writhing in an up and down motion.

A fan account posted a clip of it to Instagram this week. The video has pulled more than 11,000 likes and more than 1,500 comments. Many of them are attempts to describe what they had just watched.

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“No song calls for the yoinkity sploink. Not a one,” one wrote.

Others compared it to their pets. One said it looked like their cat “at 3am working on a soggy hairball.” Another wrote that it reminded them of “my cat for absolutely no reason at 4 am.”

A few wanted an explanation. “I wonder what he thought he was doing in his mind,” one asked. Another wrote, “I demand a public explanation from him.”

One fan took it harder than most. “I’m gonna die from second hand embarrassment … put it on my headstone.”

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Some Fans Said He Was Laughing

Plenty pushed back. Several pointed to the end of the clip, where they said Bryan cracks up at himself.

“You do realise he’s laughing after he did it?” one wrote. “Leave my man alone,” said another.

One commenter waved the whole thing off. “Yeh he doesn’t know how to dance lol. Nothing new.”

They have a case. Bryan tried a moonwalk onstage in Cincinnati last year and that clip spread the same way.

He Has Answered the Jeans Question Before

Bryan has talked about this kind of reaction on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he pointed to tight jeans as the thing that set country fans off about him.

“Country’s tough, because once you show any unauthenticity, buddy, you’re done,” he said.

He has answered critics directly before, and he has talked about difficult crowds too. This time the comments came with a new word for it.

Wearing the perfect lipstick shade always gives me a major confidence boost—that is, until I look in the mirror halfway through an event and realize my red lipstick has started to bleed onto the skin around my lips. The horror!

But I’m not alone—when applying lipstick without any special tricks, it’s pretty common for the color to start bleeding onto the fine lines around the mouth. So, I figured there must be an easy solution to this.

To find out, I turned to an expert: Ramy Gafni, a celebrity makeup artist, brow artist and the founder of cosmetics company Ramy Beauty Therapy. He has worked with celebrities including Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Gabrielle Union, Joan Rivers and Amy Poehler.

Fortunately, Gafni has a trick he swears by for stopping lipstick from bleeding into fine lines. He calls it the “tissue trick,” and it only takes two to three minutes to do.

However, don’t be fooled by the name—the tissue trick is so much more than simply blotting your lips with a tissue. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the makeup artist’s go-to hack and why it works.

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Why Does Lipstick Bleed?

Lipstick bleeding is when your lipstick trickles off of your lips and onto the skin around your lips. Also called “feathering,” lipstick bleeding is more likely to happen when you have fine lines, wrinkles or dry skin around the mouth, as the color often “settles” into these crevices.

Related: These 2 Lipstick Shades Look Good on ‘Literally Everyone,’ According to a Pro Makeup Artist

Try the ‘Tissue Trick’ To Stop Lipstick From Bleeding Into Fine Lines

Gafni swears by a method he calls “the tissue trick” for flawless lipstick application. For this hack, he says “the best lipsticks to use (regardless of brand) are matte or shimmer formulas,” because they’re “less likely to ‘travel’ compared to sheer or cream formulas.”

For the tissue trick, you’ll need:

• A matte or shimmer lipstick
• A lip pencil
• A tissue
• Pressed powder
• A makeup puff

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How To Apply Lipstick Using the ‘Tissue Trick’: 5 Steps 1. Use a lip pencil as a base

The first step is to grab a lip pencil, “in either a lip tone or a shade that matches the lipstick.”

Use your lip pencil to outline your lips. Then, use the lip pencil to completely fill in your lips. This essentially lets the lip pencil serve as a foundation for your lips, which will help the lipstick from spreading.

2. Apply your lipstick

Carefully apply one layer of lipstick over the lip pencil you’ve already used.

3. Press a thin tissue on your lips

After your lipstick is on, “separate a two-ply tissue,” leaving you with just one very thin layer of tissue. Then, “press the one ply over the lips.”

However, you’re not just using this tissue to blot your lips—you’ll want to leave the tissue in place for a moment.

4. Apply pressed powder through the tissue

With the thin tissue still sitting on your lips, “apply pressed powder with a puff onto your lips through the tissue,” says Gafni. This adds a very thin layer of powder to your lips.

5. Add a final coat of lipstick

After removing the tissue, Gafni says to carefully “apply another coat of lipstick.” Then, you’re done.

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Why It Works So Well

“This works well because the lip pencil is a wax base that creates a barrier to stop the lipstick from bleeding,” Gafni explains.

“The added powder gives the lipstick staying power and also slows down any potential bleeding into fine lines,” he adds.

Related: This Simple 2-Minute Hack Makes Any Lipstick Last All Day

3 More Tips for Preventing Lipstick From Bleeding 1. Use primer

If you try the tissue trick and are still experiencing lipstick bleeding, Gafni recommends applying a thin layer of primer as a first step.

This type of product can “really help if someone has a real problem with their lipstick bleeding,” he says. “You apply it onto fine lines around your lips and it fills the fine lines like spackle, thereby also solving the problem.”

2. Keep lips moisturized

Your lips shouldn’t be dry when you apply lipstick—but they also shouldn’t be too hydrated, or else your lipstick won’t adhere to your lips.

To strike the right balance, you should regularly moisturize your lips. Additionally, as a first step in your lipstick routine, you can rub on some lip balm and then blot any extra with a tissue.

Related: A Dermatologist Swears by This ‘Creamy, Soft and Budget-Friendly’ Lip Balm for Dry Lips

3. Top off your lipstick with lip gloss

To prevent dryness, top off your lipstick with a bit of lip gloss, which will help hydrate the lips as well as add some shine. Just make sure not to go overboard—Laura Geller recommends only applying a touch of gloss in the center of your lips.

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• Ramy Gafni, makeup artist, brow artist and founder of Ramy Beauty Therapy.
• How to Stop Lipstick Feathering and Bleeding Into Fine Lines. Laura Geller.

When Carly Simon wrote “Coming Around Again” for the Heartburn soundtrack, she had already spent more than a decade establishing herself as one of the most prolific and popular singer-songwriters of her generation. But in 1986, the song arrived at a pivotal time for the singer and marked an era of resurgence in her career.

The song was released as a single with Simon’s cover of the children’s nursery rhyme “Itsy Bitsy Spider” as its B-side. Simon found inspiration in the spider’s resilience, which reflected her own personal journey at the time as well as Meryl Streep’s character in Heartburn.

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… And then the dream dies, and the dream breaks into a million tiny little pieces which leaves you with a choice. You can either stick with it which is unbearable, or you can just go off and dream another dream.” #80s #genx #favoritemovies #ilovethe80s #heartburn #foryoupage

♬ Coming Around Again – Carly Simon

When film director Mike Nichols asked Carly Simon to write a song for the Heartburn soundtrack, Simon was able to draw from her own life experiences to create an anthem that so successfully fit the film.

Heartburn stars Meryl Streep in the movie adaptation of Nora Ephron’s book, which was loosely based on the demise of her marriage to former Washington Post reporter Carl Bernstein, one of the two journalists who broke the Watergate story that ultimately led to Richard Nixon’s resignation.

Like Ephron, Streep’s character in the film discovers that her journalist husband has been unfaithful while she is seven months pregnant and must start a new life just as her child is about to be born.

“Coming Around Again” was first released as a single before being included on the Heartburn soundtrack and on Simon’s 1987 album, also titled Coming Around Again.

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♬ Coming Around Again/Itsy Bitsy Spider (Live) – Carly Simon

The song tackles themes of resilience, determination and survival, themes that also resonate in “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” It was for that reason that Simon chose to include her version of “Itsy Bitsy Spider” as the B-side to “Coming Around Again.”

Likewise, Simon used the same backing track for both songs, creating an unusual musical connection between a children’s nursery rhyme and a sophisticated pop song about starting over.

The connection between the two songs was more than a novelty. Simon used the familiar nursery rhyme as a metaphor for perseverance, a deeply personal theme for her at the time.

The spider gets knocked down by the rain but keeps climbing, making its way back up the waterspout. That simple story of persistence mirrored the larger message Simon was exploring in “Coming Around Again.”

“Coming Around Again” Revived Carly Simon’s Career

Having just changed record labels in hopes of reviving her career, which had slowed in the mid-1980s, Carly Simon found one of her biggest successes in “Coming Around Again.”

Her first major hit in years, the song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also reached the Top 10 in the U.K. and several other countries.

The song brought a career turnaround for Carly Simon. She had spent the previous decade as one of the most relevant and enduring singer-songwriters, with songs like “You’re So Vain,” “Anticipation,” “Mockingbird” and “Nobody Does It Better.”

But a changing music industry landscape in the mid-1980s saw fans increasingly drawn to the sounds of the decade.

Rather than try to hold on to an old style or recreate the music that made her successful in the 1970s, Carly Simon embraced a new era while still keeping the authenticity and personal storytelling that fans had come to expect.

“Coming Around Again” became a perfect example of that evolution. The song sounded at home in the 1980s while remaining unmistakably Carly Simon, with its intimate lyrics and emotional themes of resilience, change and starting over.

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Pyrex 6-Piece Glass Storage Set, $28 (was $34) at Walmart 

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Jay Leno is being called out over an experience that one actress says left her confused during the height of her career.

Tracee Ellis Ross recently opened up about her time on the hit sitcom Girlfriends and recalled an interaction involving Leno’s late-night show that left her confused. Despite the success of the series, she said she struggled to understand why she wasn’t being given the same opportunities as stars of other shows.

Her story came up during a recent conversation on Trevor Noah’s What Now? podcast, where she reflected on her career and the opportunities she did—and didn’t—receive during her years on television.

“No Tonight Show, no David Letterman, no Emmys. Had never been to the Emmys,” Ross told Noah. “As a matter of fact, I have a story. It was Jay Leno. And I had Girlfriends, and the comment was, ‘We love Tracee. Call us when she gets something.’ I was like, I remember thinking, ‘Get what? What else do you have to get?’ I don’t know. And it just was… ‘We love her,’ but it was not considered.”

Ross went on to explain that she remembered seeing stars from other television shows appear on Leno’s program, even when those shows weren’t performing as well as Girlfriends. One example that stuck with her was Monk, the Tony Shalhoub-led series that Ross said had only a fraction of the viewership.

“I remember, specifically, the show Monk. Do you remember that show with Tony Shalhoub? That show had a quarter of our viewership. A quarter of our viewership,” she recalled. “And I remember seeing him on the show and I was so confused. And I was like, ‘I don’t understand. Is it viewership?'”

Ross said the experience ultimately left her wondering whether racism played a role in the opportunities she was being denied, though she acknowledged that she couldn’t say for certain what was behind the decisions.

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