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It’s one of the only Eagles songs to earn the group a Grammy Award, but “Lyin’ Eyes” surprisingly was never a No. 1 hit.

The 1975 track, written by band members Don Henley and Glenn Frey, was released as the second single off the Eagles’ fourth studio album, One of These Nights. It climbed its way up the Billboard Hot 100, just barely missing the top spot.

Blocked from hitting No. 1 by Elton John‘s “Island Girl” in November 1975, “Lyin’ Eyes” instead spent two weeks at No. 2, and has since gone down in history as one of the best songs to ever peak at the second-place position, according to Billboard.

According to a recent roundup of the “100 Best Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 Hits,” ranked by Billboard staff members, the Eagles’ soft-rock crossover is placed at No. 94 on the list.

Other notable songs featured in the ranking include Queen‘s “Bohemian Rhapsody, crowned by Billboard as the top No. 2 song ever, followed by Lady Gaga‘s “Bad Romance” in second place.

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“Lyin’ Eyes” may have never reached the summit of the Hot 100, but the song’s enduring legacy is beyond measure. Billboard considers it to be among the best Eagles songs ever recorded, placing it at No. 7 on a 2023 ranking of the Top 15 Eagles Songs. It is also included on the band’s best-selling compilation album, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975), which came out in 1976.

“Lyin’ Eyes” also earned the Eagles their first-ever Grammy Award when it took home the award for Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocals in 1976, becoming one of just six songs from the Eagles catalog to win a Grammy (followed by “New Kid in Town,” “Hotel California,” “Heartache Tonight,” “How Long,” “I Dreamed There Was No War.”)

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Nightmares that defined a generation of television are crawling back into frame, all at once. FX has released the first teaser for the 13th and final season of American Horror Story. It reunites the anthology series’ most unsettling faces in a single, dread-soaked minute.

The teaser, released Thursday, Aug. 13, opens the way only this series could, with Twisty the Clown (John Carroll Lynch) staring down the camera before a hallway of familiar horrors unfolds behind him. From there the returns pile up fast. Jessica Lange reappears as Constance Langdon, Evan Peters slips back into both Kai Anderson and the wordless menace of Rubber Man, and Sarah Paulson resurfaces as Coven’s Cordelia Goode.

That’s not all. Angela Bassett returns as voodoo priestess Marie Laveau and Emma Roberts as the sharp-tongued witch Madison Montgomery, with Jamie Brewer, Gabourey Sidibe and Mena Suvari‘s Black Dahlia rounding out a lineup that promises to offer a scare for just about everyone. A new face also surfaces, played by Paul Anthony Kelly, submerged in a bathtub with a snake, his role still under wraps.

For longtime viewers, the teaser confirms that Season 13 is a collision of the previous twelve. Creator Ryan Murphy has described the season as a full-franchise crossover, telling Entertainment Tonight it is “all the seasons” rather than a single one, with Paulson alone taking on a reported six or seven roles. Murphy has likened the ensemble to an all-star send-off, an Avengers-style gathering for the franchise that helped define modern TV horror.

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That promise definitely comes to life in the trailer. The action drifts through a hotel in a clear nod to the series’ fifth season, travels down a corridor that almost looks like it borrows from The Shining, and closes on Cordelia studying her reflection until the mirror splinters. Each snippet seems like a puzzle piece for fans who have tried to piece together the anthology’s hidden connections.

American Horror Story: 13 premieres Thursday, Sept. 24, at 9 p.m. ET on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu, and will run across 13 half-hour episodes. After more than a decade of witches, ghosts and clowns, the anthology appears ready to gather every monster it ever made and send them off together.

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There’s a word in the opening line of “The Joker” that nobody can define, and Steve Miller has been getting letters about it for decades.

The line just landed on Yardbarker’s list of the 25 greatest opening song lines ever written. It ends like this: “Some people call me Maurice, ’cause I speak of the pompatus of love.”

Pompatus is not a word. Miller made it up, and he made it up by accident.

He Got It Off a 1954 Record, Wrong

Miller heard it on the radio as a teenager. The song was “The Letter,” released in 1954 by a Los Angeles group called The Medallions. Their singer wasn’t singing pompatus. He was singing “puppetutes,” a word he’d invented himself.

“I misunderstood it, so I made up the word pompatus,” Miller said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2019.

He’s never given it a straight definition since. Telling Parade the story in 2023, he said it “sorta sounded like pompous,” and mentioned that lawyers still write in asking him to define it.

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The space cowboy in that opening line is Miller’s own 1969 track “Space Cowboy.” Maurice arrived on 1972’s “Enter Maurice,” where Miller first sang “pompatus,” a year before “The Joker” carried it to No. 1 in January 1974.

The gangster of love isn’t his. That one belongs to Johnny “Guitar” Watson, who cut it in 1957. Miller covered it on 1968’s Sailor and kept the nickname.

The Man Who Invented the Real Word Never Heard the Hit

Vernon Green wrote “The Letter” as a teenager. He had polio as a child and walked with a cane. Puppetutes was his private word for an imagined woman who wouldn’t mind the cane.

He spent decades not knowing what had become of it. Actor Jon Cryer co-wrote and starred in a 1996 film named after the line, The Pompatus of Love, and while promoting it on CBS This Morning he mentioned the old Medallions record. Green was watching. He called Cryer’s publicist.

Green had never heard “The Joker.” Cryer played it to him through the phone.

Green died on Christmas Eve in 2000, at 63. The word he made up as a teenager outlived him on classic rock radio, in a form he never wrote.

Glenn Close gave Disney fans a moment they will not forget.

The 79-year-old actress reprised her role as Cruella De Vil on Saturday, August 15, during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. As per the official video shared by Disney, Glenn walked onto the stage with her back to the crowd, and when she turned around in full character, the audience erupted in cheers and applause.

Staying completely in character, Glenn pointed out that if Maleficent gets her own ride, she deserves one too. “Let’s go and leave these two to work on the opening of my ride,” she said before exiting the stage.

Glenn Close arrives at Radio City Music Hall for the premiere of the movie “101 Dalmatians” dressed as Cruella DeVil.

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Glenn first brought the 101 Dalmatians villain to life in the 1996 live-action film, then reprised the role in 102 Dalmatians in 2000. Emma Stone later took on the character in the 2021 prequel exploring how Cruella became so evil.

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Fans flooded social media with their reactions to Glenn’s appearance.

“This is a brilliant reprise! Glenn Close smashed Cruella. She petrified me as a kid! Still does now tbf,” one fan wrote. “Idk if people realize how serious this is she’s ICONIC,” another wrote. “Now THIS is My Cruella ❤️🖤🤍,” another wrote. 

“Glenn Close’s Cruella DeVil is my favorite. She made Cruella my favorite Disney villain of all time and since I was a kid, even now as an adult, I aspire to be Cruella one day in the Disney parks,” another reaction read.

“People aren’t cheering loud enough for how iconic this is,” someone else wrote. “🤍🖤 I am literally screaming. Glenn Close, I absolutely love this woman and owe it all to her for solidifying Cruella De Vil as my fav Disney villain. 🖤🤍,” another fan wrote. Glenn’s appearance capped off the reveal of Villains Land, a new expansion coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

The land will include a roller coaster themed around Maleficent and a dark ride built around the Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror from Snow White.

In the mid-1970s, Charlotte Stewart was best known as schoolteacher Miss Beadle on Little House on the Prairie. But just a few years before that, she was living a very different life far away from the show’s small town of Walnut Grove.

Before she joined the beloved NBC historical drama series, Stewart owned a Laurel Canyon-area boutique called Liquid Butterfly, and its sweet location—directly across from Elektra Records in Los Angeles —brought her face to face with rock icon Jim Morrison. She also befriended folk rock legend Joni Mitchell,  and she helped the two musicians get around when they didn’t have cars.

In an August 2026 interview on The Patrick Labyorsheaux podcast, Stewart, now 85, recalled meeting Morrison in her store at the height of his fame as lead singer of The Doors.

“I got to work one day, and Jim Morrison was standing in my store looking out the window and he looked at me, and he says, ‘Do you mind if I’m here?’ [And I said] ‘I don’t mind that you’re here.’ ‘Thank you,’ he said, ‘I just wanted to look at Electra Records.”

“We became drinking buddies,” Stewart explained to host Patrick Labyorteaux. “And not just the two of us, but five or six of us at noon would walk down the street on La Cienega  Boulevard and go out to lunch and have some drinks. … And then he basically became my drinking buddy because he didn’t want to drink alone. So he would come into the store at, you know, five six o’clock and say, ‘You want to go?’ and I said, ‘Okay.’ So we would go, then he would get so drunk that I would have to drive him home because he trusted me, you know.”

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In the interview, Stewart noted that she met Joni Mitchell after the singer moved from Canada to Laurel Canyon.

“Her manager was one of my friends,” Stewart shared. “She moved into Laurel Canyon, and she didn’t drive. She didn’t have a car, and she started playing at the Troubadour, which is a relatively small club … just up the street.”

After Stewart confirmed that she would drive Mitchell to her gigs, Labyorteaux cracked, “You’re like the Uber to the stars between [Mitchell] and Morrison.”

“There would be no music from the ‘60s if Charlotte wasn’t taking them to the clubs,” the actor added.

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Stewart has talked about her famous friendships in the past. In an interview with The Napa Valley Register, she revealed that Mitchell was her friend and neighbor in the late 1960s.

“Joni wasn’t famous yet, and she didn’t drive, so I took her everywhere. We’d go to little coffee houses,” Stewart said. “Joni cut my bangs. I wanted to look like her. I still wear bangs. I’ve worn them ever since as a tribute to her. Joni was the inspiration for my clothing store, Liquid Butterfly. I copied her peasant style and made hundreds of peasant blouses and dresses.”

Mitchell has also detailed a road trip she took with Morrison shortly before his death in 1971—but that time he did the driving.

“I think it was the escape he was looking for at the time,” she told Pop Culture Classics at the time. “He said, ‘Do you want to get out of town?’ And I said, ‘Sure.’ So we rented a car. He picked me up and off we went. And we didn’t really do anything but stop at bars, play pool, stay in motels, get up and go on to the next town.”

Stewart noted that Morrison enjoyed “complete anonymity” on their trip.

“He didn’t look like the Lizard King,” she shared. “He didn’t look like Jim Morrison. He was a little overweight. He had a full beard. And nobody knew who he was. And it was perfect. And that’s what he wanted. He just wanted some peace.”

The Little House alum added that after the trip, Morrison dropped her off at her store and she never saw him again. The Doors legend died in July 1971 at age 27.

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You may spend hours looking up “gentle parenting chore ideas.” The parenting style is trending, after all. Today’s debates over how to get kids to do chores without nagging sometimes get into the “chores vs allowance” debate. But more often, it centers on chore (and sticker) charts.

It all makes sense. It’s not easy to get kids to do assigned tasks.

“Chores require a ton of consistency from parents, especially in the beginning,” shares Caitlin Slavens, BAACS, MC, R Psych, a registered psychologist and the clinic owner and co-founder of Cradles to Couples. “Children are not usually going to remember their responsibilities, stop doing something they are having fun doing or happily unload the dishwasher without some support.”

We can’t say we blame kids for any of the above. But we don’t blame you for feeling you’re “constantly reminding, negotiating or nagging.” Plus, let’s face it, your personal to-do list is rather long.

“It can be especially difficult to get kids to do chores when doing the job yourself feels faster and easier,” Slavens tells Parade. “The challenge is tolerating that period when teaching children to contribute actually creates more work before it starts creating less.”

But “old-school” tactics like sticker and chore charts can fall short, and there’s a key reason. The good news? Some alternatives to chore charts are actually much more effective in the long term. She shares the surprisingly simple approach below. She also dives into age-appropriate tasks for kids. Scroll on for all of her secrets.

Related: We Asked 4 Child Psychologists What Parenting Style Is Best—They All Said the Same Thing

The Secret Pivot: Swapping ‘Chores’ for ‘Family Contributions’

Slavens suggests using a family contribution model. She says it’s one of the best alternatives to chore charts because it shifts the focus. Instead of assigning tasks, it turns taking care of the home into a team effort. It’s a way to build intrinsic motivation in kids via chores.

Related: We Asked 4 Child Psychologists What Actually Motivates Kids—They All Said the Same Thing

The Psychology: Why Sticker Charts Actually Kill Motivation

Slavens shares that sticker charts aren’t necessarily harmful. However, there’s a reason why sticker charts don’t work long-term.

“They can be helpful in teaching younger children a new routine; however, they become an issue when rewards become the main reason a child participates,” she explains. “If children regularly receive a sticker, prize or payment for helping, they may start to ask, ‘What do I get?’ before any task they are expected to complete.”

In other words, you’re not building intrinsic motivation in kids through chores, even if it’s getting the job done.

“External rewards can sometimes prompt quick cooperation, but they do not necessarily help a child develop a feeling of responsibility or understand how their actions affect others,” she reports. “If a family uses a chart, I would treat it as a temporary teaching tool and gradually phase it out once the routine becomes familiar.”

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The Transactional Home vs. The Team-Based Home

The family contribution chore model is excellent for building intrinsic motivation, unlike sticker charts. Slavens notes that using the words “family contributions” instead of “chores” is more than semantics.

“A sticker makes the task part of an exchange, ‘I clean up, and you give me something,'” she says. “A family expectation communicates something different: ‘I clean up because I am part of this household, and this is one of the ways we take care of our common space.'”

Slavens adds that it also makes the family unit a team, rather than billing adults as “chore assigners” and kids as “the ones who have to do them.”

So, how might this look in real life? She suggests swapping out common commands like “You need to finish your chores.” Instead, she recommends saying, “Before dinner, we all help get the house ready. I’m making dinner, your sister is setting the table and your job is putting the shoes by the door.”

That said, you might still get some protests and eyerolls.

“Changing the wording of how we discuss not the most exciting tasks or jobs will not suddenly make every child eager to clean up all the time,” Slavens explains.

The delayed gratification is worth it.

“Over time, that can support a child’s sense of connectedness, competence and responsibility,” she says. “They begin to see themselves as someone whose contribution is meaningful and valued.”

Related: We Asked 3 Child Psychologists What Outdoor Activity Is Best for Kids—They All Said the Same Thing

The ‘When-Then’ Routine: How To Enforce It Without Nagging

The “When-Then” parenting routine is pretty buzzy these days. It links a positive behavior with a reward, but not necessarily stickers, candy or anything tangible. For instance, “We’ll play once you get dressed.” Is it possible to use this approach without nagging? Slavens says yes and shares some tips.

1. Tell them the expectation clearly. Rather than repeating or explaining yourself—or engaging in negotiations with a toddler or tween—she suggests being upfront from the get-go. For instance, you can say, “When the toys are put away, then we can start the movie.” The psychologist shares, “Keeping it short makes the expectation easier to understand and follow through.”
2. Use reminders without taking over the responsibility. Slavens notes that some kids may genuinely need a reminder. “A quick reminder is different from following them around and repeating the request every two minutes,” she says. “You might say, ‘The movie is ready when the toys are away,’ and then allow the boundary to do the work.”
3. Maintain the boundary without becoming emotionally pulled into it. Slavens says it’s OK if a kid doesn’t like a boundary or if they protest. “It is the parents’ job to maintain the boundary without turning it into an argument or giving in,” she explains. “You can simply say, ‘I know you want to watch it now. The toys still need to be put away first.'”

Related: Occupational Therapists Say Parents and Grandparents Often Help Too Much With This Daily Task

Age-Appropriate Contributions To Start This Week

One reason you’re struggling to get kids to do chores without nagging is that the task may be developmentally too challenging for them. To help, Slavens shares general age-appropriate chores for kids (though all kids develop at different paces, so you’ll want to tune into your own).

1. Toddlers and Pre-K (2 to 5)

Slavens suggests keeping things simple and straightforward for the littlest helpers. They can clean up their toys, carry tups to the counter and help put clothes in the hamper. Remember, be patient.

“It is important to caveat that it won’t be done perfectly and may create a bit more work for parents at first,” she stresses. “However, the point is to let kids experience being included in understanding what it’s like to feel helpful and included in family contributions.”

2. School-aged children (6 to 11)

Good news: You may have worked yourself out of some jobs.

“Kids this age can usually take on jobs that actually lighten the load a little, such as feeding a pet, setting the table for mealtime, emptying parts of the dishwasher, packing their backpack or doing parts of the laundry,” Slavens says.

She suggests that parents choose something that the child regularly does, like feeding pets or unloading the dishwasher, rather than giving them a new job constantly. That way, it becomes part of their regular routine.

“They will still forget and need reminders, but they can start taking real ownership of one or two jobs,” she explains.

3. Tweens and teens (12+)

At this age, Slavens suggests shifting focus to skills kids will genuinely need later—think doing laundry, preparing basic meals and cleaning the bathroom. You know, things you probably don’t want a call about when they fly the nest.

“Teens should have some choice in which jobs they take on and when they complete them,” she adds. “They may not be thrilled about it, but contributing at home should not depend on whether they feel like doing it that day.”

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• Caitlin Slavens, BAACS, MC, R Psych, is a registered psychologist in Canada and the clinic owner and co-founder of Cradles to Couples.

What if a piece of technology could have changed the course of the Nancy Guthrie investigation?

The CEO behind one of the country’s most controversial surveillance technologies believes that’s exactly what could have happened. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley said his company’s technology would have given investigators the tools they needed to solve the case, expressing complete confidence that it could have made a difference in the search for the missing 84-year-old.

“We would have solved that case,” Langley told the outlet. “One hundred percent. There’s no doubt in my mind.”

Per the report, “Flock had no contract with Pima County in Arizona.”

Flock cameras are automated license plate-reading cameras that capture images of passing vehicles and can record details such as a car’s license plate, make, model and color. Police departments and other organizations can use the cameras to search for vehicles that may be connected to an investigation and determine whether a particular car was in a certain area at a specific time.

But the technology has also sparked privacy concerns because it can collect information about people who aren’t suspected of committing a crime.

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Investigators are still working to find out what happened to Guthrie, who went missing back on Feb. 1. Authorities believe that she was abducted from her home in the middle of the night. So far, no suspects have been named and the department hasn’t shared any information that would suggest that significant progress is being made in the case.

Guthrie’s daughter, Savannah Guthrie, has renewed pleas for help on social media, asking that anyone with any information come forward in hopes of solving this case.

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In 1967, Barry Hay joined a rising Dutch rock band called the Golden Earrings (later changed to simply Golden Earring). Within a few years, the group would be sharing stages with some of rock’s biggest names, and Hay would become the voice behind one of the most enduring driving songs ever recorded.

On Aug. 16, the longtime Golden Earring frontman celebrates his 78th birthday.

Hay was born Aug. 16, 1948, in Faizabad, India, to a Dutch mother and Scottish father. After his parents divorced, he moved to the Netherlands with his mother at age 8, eventually attending the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague.

Music soon became his calling. After getting his start with a band called The Haigs, Hay joined the Golden Earrings in the late 1960s, replacing singer Frans Krassenburg.

The band’s official biography notes that Hay’s arrival gave the group another advantage as it set its sights beyond the Netherlands: The India-born singer spoke fluent English.

Hay also became Golden Earring’s flute player almost by accident. When he joined the band, its 1967 single “Sound of the Screaming Day” featured a flute part, but Hay recalled in a 2014 interview with Classic Rock Music Writer that he needed “something instead of just standing there onstage.” His bandmates gave him a flute and one week to learn the part.

Hay initially learned only what he needed for that song, but eventually began playing more. “I’ll do a solo once in awhile,” he said of bringing out the instrument during Golden Earring’s live shows.

In 1969, Golden Earring became the first Dutch band to tour America, according to the band’s official biography.

During that groundbreaking trip, the group shared bills with an extraordinary collection of artists, including Led Zeppelin, John Lee Hooker, Joe Cocker, MC5 and Sun Ra.

Hay later remembered Golden Earring playing two shows with Led Zeppelin at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom, calling the experience a “mindbender.” He was particularly struck by John Bonham, whose drumming Hay remembered as unlike anyone else’s at the time.

More major opportunities followed. In 1972, Golden Earring toured Europe as the special guest of The Who, an experience that helped the band make valuable industry connections and ultimately land a deal with Track Records, the label associated with The Who and Jimi Hendrix.

Then came the song that changed everything.

Golden Earring released Moontan in 1973, featuring “Radar Love.” The song became a No. 1 hit in the Netherlands before breaking internationally and eventually climbing to No. 13 in the United States.

The success sent Golden Earring back across the Atlantic, where the band toured extensively and shared stages with the likes of The Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith, Santana and ZZ Top.

In June 1974, Hay and his bandmates even performed at New York City’s Madison Square Garden with The Who.

“Radar Love” proved remarkably durable. In the decades that followed, it became a rock-radio staple and was covered by artists including U2, White Lion, Ministry and Def Leppard.

Golden Earring nearly called it quits at the beginning of the 1980s, but instead decided to make what was intended to be one final album.

That album, titled Cut, arrived in 1982 and contained “Twilight Zone,” written by guitarist George Kooymans.

The song gave Golden Earring its first major international hit since “Radar Love,” while its cinematic music video received heavy rotation on the relatively young MTV. The unexpected resurgence prompted the band to scrap its plans to break up and return to America, where it toured with Rush.

Golden Earring continued recording and performing for decades afterward, ultimately releasing 25 studio albums and scoring nearly 30 top 10 singles in the Netherlands.

Hay also pursued projects outside the band, releasing solo albums and collaborating with other musicians. His work ranged from rock to big-band music, and he even provided voices for Dutch-language versions of animated films and television shows.

Golden Earring’s remarkable run finally came to an abrupt end in 2021 after Kooymans was diagnosed with ALS. Rather than continue without their longtime guitarist, the band announced that its active career was over.

The story received one final chapter in 2026 with One Last Night, a farewell event featuring Hay and surviving Golden Earring members Rinus Gerritsen and Cesar Zuiderwijk alongside other Dutch artists.

Nearly six decades after he first joined the band, Hay remains forever linked to the voice that turned “Radar Love,” “Twilight Zone” and other Golden Earring favorites into rock-radio staples.

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If you’ve ever stood in the atrium of a Disney cruise ship or watched the vessel glide away from port, you know that the magic begins long before you reach open water. From the breathtaking bronze statues anchoring each ship’s grand lobby to the whimsical gold character sculptures decorating the stern, Disney Cruise Line has turned nautical design into high-art storytelling.

Now, future voyagers have an enchanting new reason to start planning their late-2027 getaways.

During the star-studded “Horizons: D23 Disney Experiences Showcase” in Anaheim, Walt Disney Imagineering Portfolio Executive Creative Director Claire Weiss took the stage with host Neil Patrick Harris to unveil the signature character art, hull details, and stunning central icon for the fleet’s next Wish-class vessel: the Disney Believe.

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A Wayfinding Spirit in the Grand Hall

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Like sister ships the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny, the Disney Believe is anchored by a three-story central gathering space inspired by timeless Disney animation. On this ship, the atrium will be infused with the rich colors, textures, and ocean voyages of the South Pacific.

Front and center in the Grand Hall, a bronze cast statue will welcome guests as they step aboard: Moana, flanked by her faithful sidekicks Pua and Heihei.

“I’m excited to officially announce that Moana will be the Grand Hall icon on the Disney Believe,” Weiss announced to the D23 crowd. “Hers is an epic adventure story that is all about exploring the seas and believing in yourself. So she couldn’t be a more perfect fit for this ship. And I cannot wait for you all to see her in person.”

Surrounding Moana, the space will feature artisanal Polynesian architectural finishes that celebrate the cultural traditions and oceanic folklore of her island home.

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Whimsical New Hull Art from Bow to Stern

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The exterior of the ship will carry on Disney’s signature tradition of playful character sculptures:

• On the Stern: Stealing the show on the back of the vessel are larger-than-life sculptures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. In a charming, toy-sized twist, the duo will appear working together to write out the ship’s name using giant yellow crayons in a playful, block-style font.
• On the Bow: The front filigree will showcase Tinker Bell as she first appeared in the 1953 classic Peter Pan, surrounded by swirling golden pixie dust and the soaring silhouettes of Peter, Wendy, and Captain Hook.

As Weiss shared during the showcase, “The Disney Believe is the fourth ship in our Wish class. She’s really going to bring to life her own signature identity. This ship celebrates belief in magic, in family, the power of nature, and believing in yourself. And all of the stories we’ll tell onboard are really tied together by this core Disney belief of believing in something fantastical.”

With venues and experiences drawing inspiration from Encanto, Frozen, Snow White, and The Little Mermaid, the Disney Believe is shaping up to be an extraordinary dream for cruise lovers when she officially sets sail in late 2027.

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James Cameron turns 72 today, and if his career is any indication, the “Box Office King” isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Cameron got his start directing The Terminator in 1984, a film he famously sold the concept for to producer Gale Anne Hurd for just $1, on one condition: he got to direct it. The gamble paid off. The film turned Arnold Schwarzenegger into a star and Cameron into one of Hollywood’s hottest new directors.

From there, he kept building. Aliens, The Abyss and Terminator 2: Judgment Day followed, each one bigger and bolder than the last. Then came Titanic in 1997, an epic so ambitious that many in Hollywood doubted it would even turn a profit. Instead, it became the first film to cross $1 billion at the box office and swept 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Cameron himself.

He wasn’t done breaking records. In 2009, Avatar redefined what a movie could look like, pioneering new 3D technology and becoming the highest-grossing film of all time, a title it still holds today. He followed it up with Avatar: The Way of Water in 2022, giving him an almost unbelievable stat: three of the four highest-grossing films in cinema history all carry his name.

Those numbers keep climbing, too. As of earlier this year, Cameron’s films have crossed a combined $10 billion at the global box office, making him only the second director ever to hit that mark, trailing just Steven Spielberg.

Director Oliver Stone once summed up why Cameron keeps topping himself: “Cameron has broken new ground; he’s a visionary. I think he’s a genius.”

Beyond the director’s chair, Cameron has spent decades chasing adventure in real life, too, becoming the first person to complete a solo dive to the deepest point in the ocean, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench.

At 72, with Avatar 4 already in the works, it doesn’t look like James Cameron is anywhere close to finished making history.

When it comes to diet and heart health, your focus is likely on what’s on your plate—not what’s in your glass. 

Especially if cardiovascular disease runs in your family or you know you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, you probably already know that foods like deli meat, pork, French fries and packaged baked goods should only be enjoyed occasionally. Maybe you’re making a conscious effort to eat more plant-based foods and lean proteins to support your cardiovascular health.

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What you eat certainly impacts heart health, but so does what you drink. For example, did you know that drinking soda regularly is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure? Unfortunately, diet soda is also linked to some pretty detrimental health risks, including heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular mortality. 

There’s another type of drink that could be straining your heart, and it’s particularly popular this time of year.

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The ‘Healthy’ Drink That Could Be Straining Your Heart

According to data published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that took into account more than 25,000 US adults, almost one in four US adults consumes sports or energy drinks at least once a week. Sports drinks are particularly popular during the summer, when more people are seeking out beverages that help replenish electrolytes lost through sweating.

For many people—specifically athletes and others who may be sweating a lot—sports drinks are a beneficial way to stay hydrated. But if you don’t live an active lifestyle and sports drinks are your beverage of choice, you could be unknowingly straining your heart. 

“Children and people who are not engaging in extended physical activity generally don’t need sports drinks and may be getting unnecessary added sugars and calories,” says registered dietitian Allison Stowell, RD. 

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To her point, according to the aforementioned scientific article, a sports drink can contain more than 30 grams of added sugar. To put this in perspective, the American Heart Association recommends capping added sugar intake at 25 grams a day for women and 36 grams a day for men. This is because a diet high in added sugar is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

“For most people in most situations, drinking water is more than sufficient without the added sugar sports drinks provide. Children, sedentary adults, people with type 2 diabetes and anyone trying to manage their weight don’t need sports drinks regularly,” says Ashley Kitchens, MPH, RD, a registered dietitian and the founder of Plant Centered Nutrition. 

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Who Can Benefit From Sports Drinks?

While sports drinks shouldn’t be consumed regularly if you have a primarily inactive lifestyle, they can be a great go-to drink for people who are moving their bodies a lot. Registered dietitian Brinya Kydd, RDN explains that endurance athletes can especially benefit from staying hydrated with this type of beverage. 

“Sports drinks can benefit athletes by replenishing water, electrolytes and carbohydrate losses during an intense and prolonged exercise bout. They can help sustain performance by attenuating muscle cramping, dehydration, low blood sugars and reduced output,” she says.

Registered dietitian Sara Riehm, RD, adds to this, saying that she recommends sports drinks to anyone who will be exercising for longer than one hour or will be in the heat for a prolonged amount of time and anticipate sweating a lot. Additionally, she says that sports drinks can be helpful for people who are sick and experiencing vomiting or diarrhea because it helps replenish fluids and electrolytes that have been lost. 

All four dietitians say that the high sugar content in this type of beverage actually serves a purpose for athletes; it’s a good thing! “During prolonged intense exercise, fast-acting carbohydrates are what your muscles need for quick energy and to help delay fatigue,” Kitchens explains.

What To Keep in Mind When Buying Sports Drinks

There are some tips to keep in mind when choosing a sports drink to ensure you’re supporting your body as best as you can. If you are gearing up for an intense workout or long day outside, Riehm recommends buying a sports drink with both electrolytes and sugar. If you just want a sports drink to enjoy but don’t plan on sweating too much, she says to go for a sugar-free option.

Kydd recommends choosing a sports drink that doesn’t have artificial ingredients, which are often used for flavor or color. Instead, she recommends looking for sports drinks with natural ingredients. 

If you’re doing some light physical activity, Kitchens says that coconut water can be a lower sugar alternative to sports drinks. Coconut water has beneficial minerals and electrolytes, including potassium, magnesium and sodium, without the added sugar that sports drinks have. 

Even when you are using sports drinks for hydration, Stowell says that water and water-rich foods like fruits and vegetables still have a place at the table. Especially if you’re an athlete, it’s important to consider how your overall diet can support you; a sports drink isn’t a replacement for a balanced meal.

There are situations when staying hydrated with sports drinks can be helpful. But if you aren’t particularly physically active, it’s best to save them for situations when you are. Drinking plain H20 is an often-overlooked way to support your heart.

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Ziwe‘s signature blend of deadpan provocation is back and this time, her target is the man behind some of Hollywood’s most talked-about red carpet looks.

Law Roach, the celebrated “image architect” known for styling Zendaya‘s most iconic fashion moments, is set to sit down with Ziwe for her latest episode, airing Sunday, August 16. The newly released promo trailer gives a taste of what’s to come, with Ziwe firing off her trademark pointed questions, including a blunt “Who are the racists?” to which Roach dryly responds, “My attorney advised me not to do that.”

The exchange is just one of several intriguing moments teased in the trailer for the Sunday, Aug. 16 episode. Ziwe also asks Roach one of her signature questions, “Is this your 9/11?”, referring to the host’s running joke about a particularly devastating personal moment.

Roach has certainly experienced his share of high-pressure fashion moments throughout his career. In 2023, he recalled a client’s vintage John Galliano dress getting caught in a car door while they were on the way to the Vanity Fair Oscars party, resulting in a wardrobe mishap that kept the unidentified celebrity from walking the red carpet.

Beyond the fashion drama, the full interview promises even more candid territory, touching on Roach’s preferred pronoun (“bitch”), his thoughts on Euphoria’s upcoming third season, and his take on the term “gooner.” Given that Zendaya reportedly pitched the pairing herself, fans can expect this sit-down to be just as unfiltered as Ziwe’s trademark signature style.

For decades, Disney parkgoers have braved booby-trapped temples, crumbling rope bridges, and giant rolling boulders alongside Indiana Jones at Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. But throughout all those years of high-stakes adventures, the face staring back from beneath the fedora inside the attractions was a generic stunt-double sculpt—never the man himself.

Now, that is finally changing in a historic first.

During the “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress” showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Disney Legend Harrison Ford surprised the packed arena crowd to announce that he has officially stepped in as the physical model for the headlining Audio-Animatronic figure inside Walt Disney World’s upcoming attraction.

“Soon will be time for his next ride,” Ford shared in a video message to cheering fans. “And I’m pleased to share that for the first time ever, I’m the actual model of the Indiana Jones animatronic, fear of snakes included. I’m excited for you to see his next epic adventure, and I’m coming to Walt Disney World soon.”

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Following Ford’s video message, Walt Disney Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty took the stage to display the intricate digital scans and sculpts used to capture the 84-year-old screen icon’s exact expressions and signature smirk.

“For the first time in a Disney attraction anywhere in the world, Harrison Ford will be the face that you see when Indy appears in our new attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” Hundgen confirmed to the audience.

Beatty echoed the team’s excitement about collaborating directly with the legendary star: “You know, look, it’s been amazing to work with Harrison Ford and have him involved in this project. The team is, they’re just huge fans.”

The groundbreaking animatronic will anchor Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, an all-new E-ticket adventure set in the 1950s that replaces DINOSAUR inside Animal Kingdom’s upcoming 11-acre Tropical Americas land.

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Escaping the Maya Underworld

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Unlike cloned versions of the ride on other coasts, this original storyline is deeply rooted in authentic Maya lore, taking riders beneath a newly discovered temple ruins near a sacred cenote.

“So this attraction, it’s going to blend the thrill and the excitement of a classic Disney Indy story with the rich cultural experience that you find throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” Beatty explained. “We’re going to explore an ancient Mayan temple with Indy, and we’re going to learn all about Mayan culture and how it connects to nature.”

The expedition quickly goes sideways when a mythical portal opens into the underworld, sucking riders into a gauntlet of monstrous bats, giant scorpions, and the temple’s towering serpentine guardian: the Tsukán.

“Why did it have to be snakes? Well, it does turn out that in Maya mythology the entrance to the underworld is protected by a giant serpent called Tsukán,” Beatty revealed. “And you’re going to come face to face with this real-life Tsukán throughout this harrowing adventure, including a confrontation at the end that is just—it’s jaw-dropping in every way.”

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2027 Cannot Come Soon Enough

When Tropical Americas and its bustling hub of Pueblo Esperanza officially open in 2027, parkgoers will also get to experience Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto (the world’s first Encanto dark ride) and El Carrusel de los Animalitos, featuring 22 hand-carved Disney and Pixar animal figures.

For lifelong fans who grew up watching Indy outrun danger on the big screen, seeing Harrison Ford’s unmistakable face brought to life right before their eyes inside the attraction is the ultimate full-circle milestone.

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Jessica Simpson has still got it!

The pop singer shared some photos from a recent trip to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean and fans couldn’t get enough. Simpson celebrated her 46th birthday in the tropical locale, taking to Instagram to share some of the memories she made while visiting.

“Take me back to Turks and Caicos. Thank you @lacurevillas and @pavilionluxuryvillas for an unforgettable stay. We’ll be seein’ y’all again very very soon,” Simpson captioned an Instagram post on Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Simpson posted pictures of the scenery in addition to some snaps of herself soaking up the sun in a bikini. Many fans let the “I Wanna Love You Forever” singer that she’s looking happy, healthy—and better than ever.

“You have your full glow back Jessica,” one person wrote.

“You have never looked better!! Healthy and happy and stunning,” someone else said.

“Still has it,” a third comment read.

Simpson, who has three children, separated from Eric Johnson in January 2025.

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“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson told People magazine at the time. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”

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In the time since, Simpson made a music comeback, releasing a two-part EP project titled Nashville Canyon in 2025.

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A 1971 Jethro Tull song has earned another place in classic rock history, more than five decades after its release. 

“Aqualung,” the title track from the British progressive rock band’s landmark album, was ranked No. 10 on Collider’s list of “The 10 Most Perfect Guitar Solos in Classic Rock History.”

The ranking, published Aug. 11, 2026, featured the guitar work of Martin Barre and pointed to the song’s unusual mix of hard rock, acoustic music and blues. The nearly seven-minute track also has a connection to Family Guy, where fans may recognize its famous guitar lick.

Jethro Tull posed for a portrait.

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The “Aqualung” track stands out because it does not stay in one musical style. Collider described it as a “pastiche of three different guitar styles,” beginning with a recognizable opening guitar figure before moving into an acoustic section.

“Aqualung” was released in 1971 as part of Jethro Tull’s fourth studio album. The song was never issued as a single, yet it became one of the band’s best-known recordings.

The guitar solo then brings those different sounds together. It uses crunchy distortion and bluesy vibrato while returning to the harder rock sound heard earlier in the song.

Martin Barre played the electric guitar on the recording, while Ian Anderson handled vocals and acoustic guitar. John Evan played piano and electronic organ, Jeffrey Hammond played bass and Clive Bunker performed drums and percussion.

The original recording runs for 6:34. Its length and changing sections made it different from the short radio hits that were common at the time.

According to Songfacts, the song itself grew from an idea inspired by photographs of homeless people in London taken by Anderson’s then-wife, Jennie Franks. The couple wrote the song together. Anderson later said the subject also brought out feelings of guilt, fear and uncertainty about homelessness.

The lyrics focus on the title character and the way people react when they encounter someone living without a home. 

The album was also sometimes described as a concept album because of its themes involving religion, society and homelessness. 

The success of Aqualung marked an important point in Jethro Tull’s career. The band had already achieved success in the United Kingdom, but the 1971 album became its international breakthrough and helped establish Jethro Tull as a major progressive rock act.

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Last month, 1970s and ‘80s icon Kristy McNichol and Wilson Phillips singer Carnie Wilson had an unexpected meet-and-greet at Bob’s Big Boy in Southern California. When Wilson, in her words, started, “Totally fangirling!” over the Little Darlings actress, McNichol graciously stopped for a snapshot.

Fast-forward a few weeks, and their pic is the viral surprise selfie of the summer. But the story doesn’t end there. 

Wilson recently appeared on SiriusXM’s ‘Jeff Lewis Live’ (along with another legendary performer, former New Kids on the Block boy-bander Joey McIntyre), and revealed an interesting update to the McNichol meeting. 

After Wilson posted her photo with the Family actress on Facebook, writing, “Kris (Kristy McNichol) was a part of my youth. I adored her in her movies,” McNichol actually got in touch with the singer. And what did she have to say? According to Wilson, McNichol contacted her: “She sends me an email, ‘We’re going viral.’” 

Yes, that’s right. McNichol was just as surprised as Wilson about the public’s overwhelming interest in their Bob’s Big Boy selfie. 

Wilson, who is famously the daughter of legendary The Beach Boys’ singer/songwriter Brian Wilson,  also went into more detail about their impromptu encounter, explaining, “I just ran into her when we first arrived…I said, ‘Little Darlings is one of my favorite movies ever and The End with Dom DeLuise,’ but it took a lot of courage.” Carnie also shared that Kristy was, “part of my youth” and said, “I told her how meaningful her movies are to me and my bestie.”

During the interview, Wilson went on to explain how she approached the ‘70s and ‘80s superstar: “I said, ‘Hi, I’m Carnie.’ She goes, ‘Oh hi. Oh, I love you.’” 

Of course,  show host Jeff Lewis teased the singer about McNichol just being polite. But given her recent email, it looks like McNichol could be a bit of a Wilson fangirl too. 

Lewis continued the jabs, asking Wilson and McIntyre about the first time they met, at the 1991 Grammys. “It was a little fuzzy back then,” joked McIntyre, who was 18 at the time. Lewis quipped, “Did she rush you too, like she rushed Kristy McNichol?” 

After the interview, Wilson posted a series of then-and-now photos of herself and McIntyre (on Instagram) from ‘Jeff Lewis Live’ and at the Grammys in 1991, writing, “So cool to reminisce with @joeymcintyre.” 

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The NKOTB alum responded, “Such a privilege getting to know you more and more these days. And I live defending you against the great and terrible @jefflewis!” So there you have it. Whether Wilson “rushed” McIntyre or not, it looks like he’s choosing Carnie over Lewis!

It’s official!

Outlander star Caitriona Balfe will star in the upcoming live action film, Tangled. Though Balfe was not part of the D23 teaser footage on Friday, Aug. 14, Disney has confirmed that Balfe will play the role of Queen Arianna, Rapunzel’s birth mother, in the upcoming movie.

Fans of Balfe are overjoyed to hear the news and are excited to see her in this new role.

“I’m so happy they cast her,” one person wrote on Reddit.

“I seriously can’t wait, I’m a long time Outlander fan and she’s amazing,” someone else said.

“She will amaze in the reunion scene no doubt! I always rewatch the Outlander scene of her reuniting with her daughter, she is incredible with her eyes and posture,” a third Redditor predicted.

Rounding out the Tangled announcements were actors Elliot Cowan from The Crown as King Frederic, and Patrick and Hugo McPherson as the Stabbington twins, according to Deadline.

Disney previously confirmed that Teagan Croft will play Rapunzel, Milo Manheim will portray Flynn Rider, and Kathryn Hahn will take on Mother Gothel in the film, which is set for a March 2028 release.

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Balfe is having a pretty incredible year and has six upcoming credits in the works. In addition to Tangled, Balfe will star in The Housekeeper, Ascension, Tenzing, A Long Winter, and Sense and Sensibility—co-starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Bodhi Rae Breathnach—which will hit theaters in October.

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Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” has become one of the most recognizable rock songs ever recorded, but the 1981 classic never reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked at No. 9 when it was first released, yet its impact grew far beyond its original chart run.

The Journey hit was recently ranked No. 8 on Collider’s list of the 10 greatest classic rock songs that were never No. 1 hits. The ranking highlights how chart position does not always show how lasting a song can become.

Released in October 1981 as the second single from Journey’s seventh studio album, Escape, “Don’t Stop Believin’” was written by Steve Perry, Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain. The song later became Journey’s signature track and grew into a cultural phenomenon decades after its original release.

American rock band Journey members posed for a portrait in 1981.

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Its No. 9 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 is notable because the song eventually became much bigger than its initial chart performance suggested.

‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ Became a Classic Rock Anthem

The song’s story began with Jonathan Cain, who had recently joined Journey as the replacement for keyboardist Gregg Rolie. Cain was struggling as a musician while living on Los Angeles’ Sunset Boulevard when his father encouraged him to keep pursuing his dream.

Cain kept the words “Don’t stop believin’” in mind and eventually developed the song’s title and hook from that encouragement.

Cain and Perry then shaped the song around two characters: a small-town girl and a city boy who leave their hometowns looking for a better future.

“We felt that every young person has a dream,” Cain said. “And sometimes where you grow up isn’t where you’re destined to be.”

The song also broke some traditional songwriting rules. Its famous chorus does not arrive until near the end. Instead, the track moves through several verses and pre-choruses before reaching its central hook.

Neal Schon recently recalled another unusual part of the recording process. According to the guitarist, producers Kevin Elson and Mike Stone told him, “Play something dumb.”

Schon responded by creating what he described as a “chunky rhythm part.” According to Guitar Player, he said the simple guitar pattern helped give the song the movement it needed.

The guitarist also remembered realizing during the recording that the song could become something special.

“When I went back in the studio to listen after we cut it and it was coming together [in the] mix, I looked at the guys, and I go, ‘I think there’s something here that’s special, that’s going to be bigger than this whole record.’”

He later added, “And not until this many decades later, did it happen. But it did happen.”

Although “Don’t Stop Believin’” did not reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100, its life on the charts continued long after its original release.

The song also reached No. 8 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. It sold more than a million copies on vinyl and later became a major success in the digital era.

In 2007, “Don’t Stop Believin’” received a major boost after appearing in the series finale of The Sopranos. Two years later, the song gained another wave of attention when it was performed by the cast of Glee.

Those appearances helped introduce Journey’s 1981 hit to new generations.

The song also became closely connected to sports. It has been played during the eighth inning at San Francisco Giants home games, and Steve Perry led a crowd singalong during a Giants World Series game in 2014.

The track was also certified 18-times platinum by the RIAA in 2024. Its digital success made it one of the biggest-selling songs originally released during the pre-digital era.

The song’s enduring reputation also extends to major music rankings. Rolling Stone placed it among its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, while Forbes named it the Biggest Song of All Time in a March 2024 issue, according to the provided source material.

Journey’s Escape album itself reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, showing that the band was already at the height of its commercial success when “Don’t Stop Believin’” was released.

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If you have a closet filled with vintage quilted totes, duffels, and zip IDs, you already know the unmatched joy of a classic Vera Bradley print. For longtime collectors who grew up with the brand’s vibrant, intricate swirling patterns, there has always been something uniquely comforting about that signature quilted cotton aesthetic.

Now, Disney and Vera Bradley are teaming up for an enchanting collaboration that feels like an instant love letter to the heritage era—and it just might be the most magical collection of the year.

Announced during the star-studded “Disney Style Around the World” panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, the upcoming Vera Bradley x Fantasia collection brings the whimsical wonder of Walt Disney’s 1940 animated masterpiece to life.

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Rather than a modern, stark graphic, the new design leans into dreamy celestial swirls, glowing stars, and deep cosmic blues that feel right at home with Vera Bradley’s most iconic legacy patterns. Front and center is Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse himself, waving his magical wand amidst spellbound brooms, dancing waters, and celestial constellations.

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The collection arrives just in time for fall styling on September 24, 2026, offering a full lineup of functional, park-ready essentials. Fans can look forward to spacious campus backpacks, classic carryall totes, travel-friendly wallets, and adorable mini accessories like matching keychains and themed mini ears designed to clip right onto your bag.

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Whether you’re packing your park bag for an upcoming Disney trip, heading to class, or simply adding a touch of nostalgic magic to your everyday errands, this nostalgic Fantasia drop is shaping up to be an absolute must-have for Disney fashion lovers. Mark your calendars for September 24—because if history is any guide, these whimsical quilted pieces won’t stay in stock for long.

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If you thought Robert Downey Jr.’s time suiting up as Iron Man in the Disney theme parks was behind him, think again.

During a massive Marvel panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Walt Disney Imagineering Chief Creative Officer Brent Strong took the stage to announce a massive, star-studded expansion coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.

The land is officially expanding over the park’s former backstage parking footprint to welcome two groundbreaking attractions in 2028—featuring an A-list cast reprising their legendary cinematic roles exclusively for the rides.

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Assembling Against King Thanos in ‘Avengers Infinity Defense’

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The headline attraction of the expansion, Avengers Infinity Defense, welcomes park guests as new recruits sent across the multiverse to battle King Thanos.

The journey kicks off inside a dimly lit briefing room where guests receive a pre-mission briefing led by Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel. She alerts recruits that King Thanos—a ruthless variant of the villain who won his timeline—has stolen technology to jump across the Multiverse, requiring a full Avengers assembly to stop him.

Following the briefing, recruits board dark-ride vehicles—similar to the state-of-the-art suspended vehicles used in Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure at Tokyo DisneySea—that hurtle through massive physical sets seamlessly integrated with high-definition screen media. Riders travel through sling-ring portals to iconic Marvel realms like Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City, joining forces with heroes like Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, and Iron Man to defeat King Thanos before he takes over the Multiverse.

Strong highlighted the scale of the dark ride experience, noting behind-the-scenes footage of physical production: “These are Imagineers around the world creating these massive physical sets that are going to bring these worlds to life… and when it all comes together, you’re going to feel like you’re hurtling through worlds alongside your favorite heroes.”

During the panel, Feige revealed that several key Marvel Cinematic Universe stars filmed brand-new, original footage for the attraction while on set in London.

“I’m very happy to share for the first time that some of our favorite on-screen heroes are reprising their roles for this attraction, including Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man,” Feige announced to the cheering crowd.

Feige shared a behind-the-scenes video captured on set featuring Downey in character delivering lines like, “Showtime, Jarvis… Bring the fight to Thanos. They are not ready for Thanos. Thanos isn’t ready for them.”

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High-Flying Action at ‘Stark Flight Lab’

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The second ride debuting in the expansion is Stark Flight Lab, an interactive thrill experience where guests test out Tony Stark’s newest flight pods.

Imagineering revealed that Downey, Mackie, and Brie Larson (reprising her role as Captain Marvel) will serve as on-screen flight instructors, guiding riders through simulated combat maneuvers and high-speed flight drills.

Discussing the expansion layout, Strong explained: “If you’ve seen the Quinjet that’s there today, we’re going to be blowing the doors open on that Avengers compound and letting you step inside with two brand-new attractions.”

Beyond the rides, the expansion will open a brand-new walkway connecting Avengers Campus directly to Cars Land, eliminating dead ends and improving park navigation.

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A Global Marvel Parks Expansion

The California announcements were part of a wider international rollout for Disney Experiences:

• Shanghai Disneyland: Construction has officially completed track installation on the world’s first Spider-Man-dedicated coaster land, featuring over 20 custom murals by local artists.
• Hong Kong Disneyland: Stark Expo is adding a major new pavilion featuring a Quinjet landing pad and an experience using “more than 120 vertical feet of new storytelling technology” to travel across realms—including Asgard and Wakanda via sling rings—alongside Peter Parker.  

For Marvel fans and theme park enthusiasts planning ahead, 2028 is shaping up to be a milestone year for Disney California Adventure.

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