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Rihanna donated $5 million through her Clara Lionel Foundation in March 2020 to support global COVID-19 relief efforts, helping fund food banks, medical supplies, testing and frontline healthcare workers.

The donation supported relief efforts in several countries, with a focus on people and communities facing the greatest risks during the health crisis.

The foundation announced the donation in a statement, explaining that it would work with groups providing aid on the ground. These included Direct Relief, Feeding America, Partners in Health, the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and the International Rescue Committee.

The money was intended to help meet urgent needs, from providing food to families to giving healthcare workers the supplies they needed to care for patients.

The Clara Lionel Foundation planned to use the funds to support local food banks serving at-risk communities in the United States. It also aimed to speed up COVID-19 testing and medical care in countries such as Haiti and Malawi.

The donation included support for Native communities, which needed resources to respond to the virus. Other plans included training healthcare workers and providing protective equipment to medical staff working on the front lines.

Rihanna attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026 in New York City.

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The foundation also said the funds would help establish and maintain intensive care units and support the development of vaccines and other treatments.

At the time, many healthcare workers faced shortages of important supplies, including masks and breathing equipment. The donation was meant to help relief organizations respond to these urgent needs.

Justine Lucas, executive director of the Clara Lionel Foundation, stressed the need to protect communities that could face the greatest harm from the pandemic.

The foundation also explained that the crisis could affect people regardless of where they lived or who they were, while warning that the most vulnerable communities could face even greater challenges.

Rihanna founded the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012 in honor of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. The nonprofit supports education, emergency preparedness, and disaster response programs around the world.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation had focused on helping communities affected by natural disasters, particularly in the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Africa. Its 2020 donation expanded those efforts to address the global health emergency.

Rihanna was among several celebrities who supported relief programs during the early months of the pandemic. Singer Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, donated one million meals to Food Lifeline, an organization that supplies food to food banks, shelters and meal programs across Western Washington.

According to Forbes, actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds also pledged $1 million to food banks in the United States and Canada as demand for food assistance increased.

Rihanna’s $5 million donation through the Clara Lionel Foundation was directed toward practical needs, including food assistance, medical care, protective equipment and support for communities at risk. The effort reflected the foundation’s existing focus on emergency response and helping people affected by crises.

Related: MacKenzie Scott signed the Giving Pledge in 2019; she has since given away $26.3 billion to more than 1,600 charities

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When it comes to country supergroups, it’s hard to think of a more star-powered ensemble than The Highwaymen. Featuring Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings, the band brought together four of the most iconic artists in country music history. And the song that gave them their name, “Highwayman,” was penned by an equally legendary singer-songwriter: The amazing Jimmy Webb.

Webb was the first to record the song, which he released on his 1977 album El Mirage. In 1979, Webb’s frequent collaborator Glen Campbell released a rendition on his own album, Highwayman. But it wasn’t until Nelson, Cash, Kristofferson and Jennings got their hands on the tune that it became a #1 hit.

As Webb explained to Songfacts in 2011, “Highwayman” was inspired by a particularly vivid dream.

“I remember that I wrote it in England, I was staying over there, and I had a piano in my suite,” he said. “I had dreamed about this highwayman being chased by these horses, like this kind of classical English scene, like they’re folk heroes.”

“Dick Turpin — don’t know whether Dick Turpin was a real man like Jesse James or whether he was like Paul Bunyan,” Webb continued.

“But he’s like the highwayman. There’s a couple of famous English poems about highwaymen. They were definitely folk heroes of the Jesse James variety. And I had dreamed about this, and it was a very vivid dream, came on to me very strong. I woke up kind of sweating and thinking, God, that was so real that was almost like a past life or something. And I went almost directly to the piano and started writing. I went from the highwaymen to the sailor to the dam builder. And a couple of hours went by and I was done; I was finished with it.”

Since “Highwayman” includes the perspective of four different incarnations of the same soul (the highwayman, the sailor, the dam builder and the captain of a starship), it was the perfect fit for Nelson, Cash, Kristofferson and Jennings, who were working on an album at the time. It was Campbell who played the song for them initially, as Webb recalled.

Related: Legendary Singer-Songwriter, 78, Plays What Bob Dylan Called the ‘Best Song Ever Written’ in ‘Brilliant’ New Video

“When they were working on the very first Outlaw project, which they were all doing, Kris and Waylon and Willie were down there in Nashville working with Johnny Cash, because he wasn’t feeling well, and he was obligated to do this album,” he said.

“And they said, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll come down and we’ll help you do it.’ Which is a really nice thing for them to be doing. And I guess Glen stopped by to play some guitar, he was involved in it in some way that isn’t 100% clear to me. But they told me that Glen played the song for them, and somehow or another they ended up recording it. It was a good thing for them, because there’s four guys, there’s four verses, each guy sort of plays a character, it’s almost like a theatrical thing. It just worked out well for everybody.”

Released on the Highwaymen’s 1985 platinum-selling album, Highwayman, their take on the song went to #1 on the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart. It also won Webb a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1986. Nearly 40 years later, in 2025, Billboard ranked the single at #47 on their list of the 100 Best Country Songs of All Time.

Related: Country Music Legend, 92, Releases ‘Beautiful’ New Song That Leaves Fans in ‘Tears’

“It was very successful for them,” Webb said. “It was a #1 Country video. I won a Grammy that year for Best Country Song. We were pretty much ignored by CMA, because they didn’t know what to do with that. It was like Waylon said one time, ‘Which country?'”

“Highwayman” certainly helped to revive the careers of the Highwaymen themselves, but it was a major boost for Webb, too.

“They did a beautiful Highwaymen album cover where they had portraits of all four of them and then they had a highwayman with a desert, Monument Valley look to it, which was very cool. And then they had it painted on the side of their bus, ‘The Highwaymen,'” Webb said.

“And they traveled that way for a long time. They had ten years or so and it was a big turnaround for me in my career to have a hit record in the ’80s and something that was big on the Country charts and something that won another Grammy and everything. It was a big thing for me.”

Related: 1969 Hit Song, Written in Greece, Was Chosen by Kris Kristofferson for His Gravestone

Elizabeth Holmes has spent years at the center of one of Silicon Valley’s most infamous scandals. Now, the convicted Theranos founder has made an unexpected move from behind bars: She called the filmmaker documenting her life and delivered a cryptic message he still doesn’t fully understand.

Nathan Fielder, the comedian and director behind the new documentary You Can See Everything, revealed that Holmes contacted him from prison just before the film’s theatrical release. The two had not spoken in more than six months, making the surprise call all the more unexpected.

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And at the end of their conversation, Holmes told him the same thing twice. Just three words: “I trust you.” Fielder’s reaction? “OK, thanks.” But the filmmaker later admitted he had no idea what she meant.

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Elizabeth Holmes Called Nathan Fielder From Prison Out of the Blue

In an interview with WIRED published Oct. 19, Fielder explained that he noticed two missed calls from a prison number when he checked his phone one morning. Before he could make sense of them, a third call came in.

Caller ID indicated the call was from Holmes, who is serving a federal prison sentence after being convicted of fraud related to Theranos.

Fielder answered and asked how she was doing. He then asked whether she had seen anything about the documentary’s impending release and how she felt about it.

Holmes told him she had heard some things about the film but had not read much of the coverage. Then, as Fielder recalled, she ended the conversation by declaring her confidence in him.

“She told me that she had seen some stuff, but most things she just isn’t seeing, so she’s heard things, but she hasn’t really read anything,” he said. “And then, at the end, she said to me—‘I trust you.’”

They continued talking about other matters, including her children and personal updates Fielder declined to share. But before the call ended, Holmes repeated the phrase.

“Then after that, she said again, at the end of the call—‘I trust you,’” he said.​

Fielder wondered what she meant, saying, “I don’t know what she meant by that.”

The Documentary Takes Viewers Inside Holmes’ Final Days Before Prison

The timing of Holmes’ call is particularly striking because You Can See Everything, directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, takes viewers into her life in the weeks before she began serving her sentence in 2023.

The filmmakers spent 34 days with Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, documenting their household and family life before she reported to prison. What began as an intimate portrait of a controversial entrepreneur became a more complicated project, examining how Holmes presented herself and how others responded.

Fielder, known for his deliberately uncomfortable comedy in Nathan for You and The Rehearsal, was an unusual choice to document Holmes. His work often explores the gap between how people see themselves and how they appear to others.

He told WIRED that he initially planned to remain off camera. But as filming progressed, he found himself interacting with Holmes and Evans, sometimes challenging their accounts when he felt they were presenting something misleading.

“We realized, ‘Oh, someone has to push back, and we can’t just let them run whatever show they kinda wanna do,’” he said.

The project was also kept secret during production. Fielder explained that the filmmakers wanted room to explore the situation without outside attention changing the subjects’ behavior or dictating the story before they knew what they had.

What Did Elizabeth Holmes Mean When She Said, ‘I Trust You’?

Holmes’ repeated message has left Fielder—and, by extension, audiences—trying to work out what she intended.

One possible interpretation is that she was expressing confidence in the filmmakers’ ability to tell her story. But Fielder himself did not offer that explanation as a definitive answer. He said he was unsure what to make of the call, particularly because it came after such a long period without contact.

This uncertainty reflects a central question the documentary raises: How well can anyone really know Holmes, and what does she believe about the story she is telling?

Holmes founded Theranos with promises of revolutionary blood-testing technology, attracting major investors before scrutiny exposed the company’s claims. She was convicted of fraud and conspiracy, and sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.

Her case became a defining cautionary tale about Silicon Valley ambition, investor confidence, and the consequences of making extraordinary promises without the technology to support them.

Fielder’s documentary approaches Holmes not simply as a public figure whose rise and fall have already been extensively documented, but as a person whose behavior and self-presentation remain difficult to interpret.

The prison call adds another unanswered question to that picture. Holmes said she trusted him. Fielder has not claimed to know precisely why.

For a filmmaker whose work often hinges on the discomfort of not knowing what another person is really thinking, it was an unusually fitting end to a conversation, and a striking moment just as his film about her was reaching audiences.

Related: Elizabeth Holmes, Star of ‘You Can See Everything,’ Once Revealed Her Favorite Song—And It Answers So Much

Chip and Joanna Gaines are back! Exactly one year after their spinoff series, Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House, the HGTV star announced their newest series: Fixer Upper: Chip Bought a Mansion.

The pair purchased a 15,000-square-foot mansion in Waco, Texas. Well, Chip bought the mansion, if you ask Jo.

“Howdy Folks! Chip Gaines, here. Have you ever thought, ‘Boy, I wish I had a house with more house?'” the handyman said in the trailer, which dropped on Thursday, October 22, via People. “Well then saddle up, folks. We bought a mansion,” the contractor announces in the trailer in a cheeky opening mimicking a used car salesman, complete with swaying inflatables.”

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The Capital Gaines author purchased the property three years ago as an “exciting investiment.”

“Boy, am I regretting it,” he joked.

Like many of their other projects, the couple is renovating the dated home before listing it for sale.

“We don’t have a ton of time. We’ve got to sell it,” Joanna explained, adding that they have three months to flip the place. “This will be the biggest fixer we’ve ever done.”

The latest spinoff to their fan-favorite HGTV series joins a long list of miniseries, including Fixer Upper: The Castle, Fixer Upper: Welcome Home, and Fixer Upper: The Hotel.

Fixer Upper: Chip Bought a Mansion premieres on Sunday, Dec. 27, at 9 p.m. ET on Magnolia Network and HGTV.

October offers a timely reason to revisit one of Linda Ronstadt’s most intriguing career turns. In October 1980, the singer released Greatest Hits, Volume 2, a collection that included her Top 10 hit “How Do I Make You.” A song with an unlikely backstory, it involves an unreleased band demo and a songwriter who would go on to help define pop music for decades.

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Billy Steinberg, who later co-wrote hits such as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” wrote the song, which began as a recording by his own band, Billy Thermal. Their album never came out as planned, and Steinberg didn’t even bring the demo to Ronstadt.

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Instead, a connection through a fellow musician helped put the song in front of the singer. And, as luck would have it, she liked the tune enough to record it.

Linda Ronstadt Heard the Song Through an Unexpected Connection

In the late 1970s, Steinberg was writing songs while working in his family’s grape-growing business in California’s Coachella Valley. Inspired by new wave artists like Blondie, The Cars, and Elvis Costello, he began writing more energetic rock songs and brought together musicians to record demos.

One of those songs was “How Do I Make You.” Steinberg and the musicians eventually formed a band called Billy Thermal, named after Thermal, California, where his family’s vineyard business was based.

Steinberg recalled in an interview with Songwriting Magazine that he and the band enjoyed making the demos, so he suggested they become a group. He was focused on getting his own music heard—not finding another artist to record it.

Then, an unexpected connection brought the song to Ronstadt.

Billy Thermal guitarist Craig Hull was dating singer Wendy Waldman, who sang background vocals for Ronstadt. Waldman and Hull played the band’s demos for Ronstadt without Steinberg arranging the introduction.

“Without telling me, Wendy and Craig played the Billy Thermal demos for Linda, and she loved the song, ‘How Do I Make You?’ and recorded it,” Steinberg recalled.

He added that it was “my very first cover.”

The Song Became a Top 10 Hit for Ronstadt

Ronstadt released “How Do I Make You” in 1980 on Mad Love, an album that found her embracing a harder-edged rock sound and elements of the new wave movement.

The single climbed to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, introducing Steinberg’s songwriting to a much larger audience. The recording featured guitarist Mark Goldenberg, bassist Bob Glaub, drummer Russell Kunkel, keyboardist Bill Payne, and backing vocalist Nicolette Larson, among other musicians.

For Ronstadt, the song marked a musical shift that revealed another side of her voice. In a later interview with Rock Cellar Magazine, she explained that she had a personal connection to the track.

“I got to do something a little bit more original for myself with that one as opposed to just trying to copy someone else,” she said.

She also recalled that Waldman had introduced her to two emerging songwriters, Steinberg and Goldenberg, telling her, “I know these two great songwriters, you’ve got to hear them.”

The song’s success meant a lot to Steinberg. In his own account of his career, he recalled hearing it on a farm worker’s transistor radio while he was working in the vineyard.

“It was unforgettably exciting and surreal,” he wrote.

Billy Steinberg Went on to Write Some of Pop’s Biggest Hits

Although Steinberg initially hoped to become a recording artist, Ronstadt’s success with the song helped him build connections in the Los Angeles music business. However, Planet Records never released his band’s album, the label that had signed Billy Thermal.

Other artists also began recording his songs. Pat Benatar recorded two Billy Thermal songs, “I’m Gonna Follow You” and “Precious Time,” while Rick Nelson recorded another, “Don’t Look at Me.”

Steinberg eventually focused on songwriting and formed a highly successful partnership with Tom Kelly. Together, they wrote a string of enduring hits, including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” Whitney Houston’s “So Emotional,” the Bangles’ “Eternal Flame,” and Heart’s “Alone.”

Steinberg and Kelly were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011. Steinberg died in February 2026 at age 75.

Looking back, “How Do I Make You” marked an important early chapter in a career that would influence pop music for decades. Ronstadt didn’t write the song or set out to launch a new songwriter’s career. She heard a demo she liked and gave it a chance.

For Steinberg, that chance became his first Top 10 hit and a turning point that helped him move from the vineyard toward a future in music.

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Long before Dire Straits found global success with their breakthrough hit “Sultans of Swing,” they were a group of struggling musicians sharing modest accommodations and hoping to establish themselves in a crowded British music scene. Formed in 1977 by brothers Mark and David Knopfler, bassist John Illsley and drummer Pick Withers, the band would eventually become one of the biggest rock acts of the 1980s, but the years leading up to their success were anything but glamorous. The band’s unusual name reflects their rags-to-riches story, inspired by a musician friend who noted their difficult financial circumstances. The name stuck and became a fitting part of the band’s identity and journey to superstardom.

How Dire Straits Got Their Name Before Becoming Rock Superstars

On this day in 1977, Dire Straits had their first gig as a band at a punk festival in Deptford.

At the time they played under the name of Mark’s old band, The Café Racers, but given that they were broke, a friend suggested the name Dire Straits and the rest is history! pic.twitter.com/5tzfgNBPTF

— Mark Knopfler (@MarkKnopfler) July 9, 2019

According to Mark Knopfler, the name “Dire Straits” was suggested by a musician friend reflecting on the band’s pre-fame financial circumstances. The phrase itself means being in serious trouble or facing a difficult situation. At the time, the musicians had been performing under the name of Knopfler’s previous band, the Café Racers. Noting their financial standing (or lack thereof), the friend suggested a name change to Dire Straits.

However, this was more than a clever band name. It became a fitting reflection of the band’s identity, even after they found success.

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How Dire Straits’ Name Helped Define the Band’s Image

In 1978, Dire Straits released their breakthrough single, “Sultans of Swing.” The song, which told the story of a working band playing music for the love of it rather than fame and fortune, felt like an extension of the band’s name. It celebrated musicians who weren’t necessarily successful or glamorous but kept playing for the love of music.

At a time when punk rock dominated much of the British music conversation in the late 1970s, Dire Straits took a different approach. Their music was understated, blues-influenced and built around Mark Knopfler’s distinctive fingerstyle guitar playing.

The name also suited Knopfler’s unassuming stage presence. The band wasn’t initially known for elaborate costumes, theatrical performances or rock-star excess. Their identity was rooted in musicianship and storytelling, and their name perfectly complemented the image they were already beginning to create.

And while Mark Knopfler’s recounting of the band’s rags-to-riches story is the stuff of music legend, other band members have offered slightly different perspectives.

Bassist John Illsley has recalled that the musicians were living on very little money. He also described how a friend of drummer Pick Withers suggested the name because Withers had spent years in music without achieving financial security.

David Knopfler, however, has challenged the idea that the band was genuinely destitute, pointing out that the members still had day jobs before receiving their record advance.

Of course, there’s nothing more classically Dire Straits than the members of the band debating just how dire their situation actually was.

Dire Straits’ Biggest Career Milestones

• 1977: Dire Straits formed in London with Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers.
• 1978: The band released its self-titled debut album, Dire Straits, featuring “Sultans of Swing,” the song that introduced audiences to Knopfler’s distinctive guitar style.
• 1980: The release of Making Movies, featuring “Romeo and Juliet,” further established the band’s reputation for emotional storytelling and guitar-driven rock.
• 1985: Brothers in Arms became a worldwide phenomenon, featuring hits like “Money for Nothing,” “Walk of Life” and the title track. The album went on to sell more than 30 million copies worldwide and helped popularize the compact disc.
• 2018: Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their legacy as one of rock music’s most influential bands.

As Dire Straits approach the 50th anniversary of their formation in 1977, their early songs remain classic-rock staples, while their 1985 album Brothers in Arms continues to be celebrated as a landmark of the CD and MTV eras.

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Kid Rock definitely doesn’t have the fandom or the opportunities he once had. He doesn’t care, either.

The rocker — who real name is Robert James Ritchie — has been a loud-and-proud supporter of Donald Trump since the controversial president’s first term. Their relationship has cost Rock a little in his career, but he kind of saw it coming.

“My relationship with Trump, yeah, that canceled all the, uh, any corporate deals coming my way,” the star tells Fox News Digital. “I don’t really get invited to be part of, you know, things like the NFL or things like that … all the shows that I was so friendly with over the years, from all the late-night talk shows to my friend Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, I don’t really get invited on there anymore.”

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“Years ago, when I went on this path to be more vocal and outspoken, I knew that stuff was going to go away. But man, let me tell you what freedom feels like,” Rock adds, noting that he doesn’t care that Hollywood has closed its doors on him.

He feels it’s more important to speak his mind on politics, and he’s ramped up on that a lot over the last decade.

“I put my country before pretty much everything except my family and God,” he says. “So, yeah. There’s been things like that, but that’s no sweat off my back.”

Rock is currently promoting a new album called Halfway 2 Jesus, a Christian and gospel project which is as much about faith as it is rock ‘n’ roll. The album, which dropped on Oct. 17, features a collaboration with rapper Eminem, who has long been vocal about his distaste for Pres. Trump.

The two artists have been friends for years, however, and are able to put their political differences aside to maintain a relationship.

“Not about choosing sides, just choosing to make music with my old friend,” Eminem said, responding to backlash he received for the collaboration. “Praying for all of us.”

​Jethro Tull is keeping the music going into 2027, extending its ongoing tour with additional European concert dates. But while fans will have more chances to see the progressive-rock legends live, frontman Ian Anderson has another update for listeners hoping for a new album: They may have to wait a while.

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The band’s tour supports Curious Ruminant, its 2025 studio album, and now stretches into September 2027. The latest additions include three German dates, giving fans more opportunities to hear the group’s catalog live.

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The newly announced dates include two July performances in Germany and a September concert:

• July 6, 2027 — Stuttgart, Germany, Liederhalle Beethovensaal
• July 7, 2027 — Munich, Germany, Isarphilharmonie im Gasteig HP8
• Sept. 16, 2027 — Nuremberg, Germany, Meistersingerhalle

The dates extend a tour that began in February 2026 in support of Curious Ruminant. The group is also scheduled to perform across Europe in early 2027, with stops in Germany, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland.

For longtime fans, the tour is another opportunity to hear music from a band whose career spans nearly six decades. Jethro Tull first emerged in the late 1960s and became known for combining progressive rock, folk influences, and Ian Anderson’s distinctive flute playing.

Ian Anderson Shares an Update on Jethro Tull’s Next Album

Although the band continues to tour, Anderson said he isn’t ready to set aside the time to write and record another full album.

“I have a growing and gradually settling direction to work to–a few little things that I’ve doodled in terms of lyrics and music,” Anderson told Ultimate Classic Rock. “But I’m not at that point yet where I’m going to set aside the time to write all of the album and record it very deliberately.”

For now, the focus remains on performing and supporting Curious Ruminant, which arrived in March 2025. The album reached No. 25 on the U.K. chart, giving Jethro Tull its third consecutive U.K. Top 30 album after 2023’s RökFlöte and 2022’s The Zealot Gene. Both earlier albums also reached the Billboard 200 Top 40.

Jethro Tull Continues a Remarkable Run

The latest tour announcement arrives as Anderson continues to lead a lineup that has evolved considerably since the band’s early years. He remains the group’s central creative figure, joined by longtime bassist David Goodier, multi-instrumentalist John O’Hara, drummer Scott Hammond, and guitarist Jack Clark.

Jethro Tull has also continued revisiting its extensive back catalog through expanded reissues. Recent releases have included Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition, pairing the band’s 1984 album with Anderson’s 1983 solo debut, Walk Into the Light.

With more concerts on the calendar and a catalog that keeps finding new listeners, Jethro Tull isn’t slowing down on the road—even if the next studio album remains a work in progress.

For tour venue, date, and ticket information, head to jethrotull.com.

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Brandi Glanville is hoping an upcoming operation will finally help get to the bottom of her ongoing health issues.

On a new episode of her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast shared Thursday, October 22, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star told cohost James Maas that a doctor plans to perform exploratory surgery on her face Friday.

“Dr. Carlo Honrado is taking my face off on Friday and going to do an exploratory surgery to kind of do a power wash under my skin,” Glanville said. She explained that the doctor identified two spots he wants to examine to determine whether they are “fungal balls or something alive.” Glanville added, “I think it’s alive personally because it moves when it wants to.”

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Glanville said the procedure will involve lifting back the skin to examine the spots, cleaning beneath it, and using a platelet treatment made from her own blood. She acknowledged feeling frightened because she has never had facial surgery, but said she was also excited and hopeful. She added that the surgeon agreed to accept what insurance would cover, plus $5,000.

Fans were quick to send Glanville their well wishes.

“Hoping for answers and solutions. She’s really gone through hell the past few years. 😢❤️,” one person shared.

“I really will be curious to see what it is and I hope she gets her beauty back I feel for the girl,” wrote another.

A third replied, “I hope this is successful and you get back to your normal life. I’m so sorry you are going through this. Be 💪🏼.”

The reality star has been searching for answers for years. In September, she shared diagnoses including ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter with biofilm, Valley Fever, Demodex dermatitis, and mononucleosis. She has also mentioned the care is ongoing and costly.

The expense has prompted a show of support from the Real Housewives community. After a friend launched a GoFundMe to help with her treatment costs, former castmates Kyle Richards, Camille Grammer, and Claudia Jordan donated. Grammer said she wanted to return the kindness after Glanville sent her flowers during her cancer treatment.

Country music legend John Anderson was a man of God, and he was proud to share that side of himself with fans.

The “Swingin'” hitmaker’s final studio album ever, Years, arrived in April of 2020. He leaned hard into his faith on the project.

At the time, the global COVID-19 pandemic was rapidly changing the landscape in the entertainment world, but Anderson was on the better side of some health issues he’d been battling.

He’d overcome a suspected brain tumor (it was benign), heart issues, and dying three times on an operating table.

He lost most of his hearing as a result of his health problems, but was feeling optimistic.

“I did a whole lot of praying, and the good Lord saw fit to it that I get better, and even get my hearing back to the point where I thought, ‘Man, maybe I can play and sing again,'” he told Taste of Country in a 2020 interview.

The title track, as well as “I’m Still Hanging On,” “Celebrate,” and “You’re Nearly Nothing,” reflect his devotion to the Lord.

“I hope that some of these songs may touch people however they may, and I hope that’s a good thing,” he remarked in that interview.

Anderson was supposed to take his new songs on the road as a featured artist on Blake Shelton‘s 2020 Heroes & Friends Tour, but COVID put a stop to it. He wasn’t dispirited, however.

“It’s just the way it is, and I have a whole lotta faith in the Lord, and I believe everything’s going to be all right,” he said. “We’ll deal with it. And if we’re not here to deal with it, that’s probably okay, too.”

Anderson charted five No. 1 singles during his nearly 50-year career: “Swingin’,” “Black Sheep,” “Wild and Blue,” “Money in the Bank,” and “Straight Tequila Night.” The country hitmaker died in his sleep on Oct. 21, 2026. He was 71 years old.

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When you get home from work, sometimes the last thing on earth you want to do is cook an elaborate meal. That’s where handy kitchen appliances like slow cookers come in. Fortunately, Drew Barrymore has an entire line of cooking products at Walmart, and aside from the fact that the pieces are affordable, they will also upgrade your meals with ease. This Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 4-Quart Digital Slow Cooker is on sale, just in time to plan for holiday get-togethers. 

The appliance initially cost customers $50, but has been reduced to $40 in hues like lavender, buttercream, hydrangea, black sesame, porcini taupe, wildflower porcini, and wildflower white hues.

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 4-Quart Digital Slow Cooker, From $40 (was $50) at Walmart

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The “very pretty” steel slow cooker has three heat settings: low, high, and warm. There are four timer settings, consisting for four, six, eight, and ten hours. You can feed up to five people during one cooking period, making this 4-quart slow cooker ideal buy for families or those interested in meal prepping. There’s a spill-proof locking lid in case you’re transferring the slow cooker, along with a hinged tempered glass lid that’s described as shatter-resistant. 

The feet located on the bottom prevent the appliance from moving. It’s dishwasher-safe, although, we always recommend hand-washing kitchen tools to ensure they’re long-lasting. The best part of this slow cooker, though? The touch-activated display that illuminates with the time and settings when needed. 

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This bestseller has racked up over 1,000 perfect five-star ratings. Shoppers cited the “very well-made” slow cooker as “beautiful,” a “great size” for so many meals, and “fast and convenient.” Another said it’s a “game-changer” for cooking food in a time crunch. 

Don’t dread cooking dinner when you get home — let this Beautiful by Drew Barrymore slow cooker do all the work for you, especially when it’s just $40 ahead of the holidays!

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If you ask me, browsing a flea market‘s never-ending stalls and hunting for antique treasures is an A+ way to fill an afternoon.

The last time I checked out a new-to-me flea market was earlier this year, during a trip to Los Angeles. My friend and I paid the flea market’s admission fee, excited to spend hours upon hours perusing vintage jewelry and antique home decor items. However, temperatures were more than 90 degrees, the sun was blazing overhead at full force and we were both overdressed for the scorching weather, so we didn’t last more than an hour. Womp-womp.

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Luckily, my friend and I each found a few fun items before we fled the sprawling flea market in pursuit of air conditioning. But with that experience behind me, I’ve been looking forward to some fall flea market shopping, as the lovely autumnal temperatures are perfect for spending a day outside. That being said, what are the best items to look for at flea markets in November?

To find out, we spoke with Olivia Martin, Interior Designer at Berberorugs, and Anna Reinhard, an interior designer and the founder of Anna Reinhard Interiors.

Below, the two designers share a few of the items they’ll personally be looking for at flea markets this November, as well as a handful of their best tips for a successful flea market trip!

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Why November Is a Great Time to Shop at Flea Markets

“November can be a popular month for flea market shopping,” Reinhard tells Parade. “It’s slightly less crowded than December as it’s a bit farther out from the holiday season.” Plus, depending on where you live, the weather is likely pretty mild in November, meaning spending a few hours browsing an outdoor flea market is more bearable than it would be on a snowy December day.

“It’s a great time to really dig into what your vendors are offering, negotiate as it makes sense and try to stock up on unique finds and housewares for the cozy months,” she adds.

Martin agrees, noting that November is a good month to start collecting cozy items for the holiday season. “With the holidays just around the corner, I really enjoy finding items that can enhance the warmth and welcoming aspect of a home,” she says.

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7 Items Interior Designers Are Hunting for at Flea Markets This November 1. Jacquard blankets

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“I am completely obsessed with antique… Americana-inspired textiles right now,” Reinhard says, speaking about vintage jacquard blankets. “They add amazing geometric patterns and color to the back of a sofa or the arm of a lounge chair and feel both classic and current.”

Plus, now is a great time to find them at flea markets. “Many vendors hold back thicker blankets or textiles until the cooler months so November is an especially good time to source these,” per Reinhard.

2. Rugs

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“I love vintage rugs because they give color, texture and character to [any] room,” says Martin. She adds that November is “the perfect time to find one for a cozy winter season.”

3. Candlestick holders

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“A vintage candlestick holder is one of my all-time favorite styling accessories,” Reinhard says. “November is a great time to source these as we head into the darker, gloomier months.”

Reinhard adds that an antique candlestick holder can “offer height when styled on a coffee table with books or shape to an otherwise angular fireplace.” Plus, lit candlesticks “give a warm glow in a space that can’t be duplicated.”

Martin agrees, adding that she’ll be looking for a set of brass candlestick holders at flea markets this November.

“I love [brass candlestick holders] because they’re easy candlesticks to add a warm and classic element,” she says. “They are particularly lovely during November when I think about cosy evenings and table settings for the holidays.”

Related: If You Spot Henredon at Goodwill, Designers Say to Grab It Immediately—Here Are 9 More Vintage Brands Worth Looking for

4. Wooden furniture

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“I am always on the lookout for old side tables, stools and cabinets,” says Martin. “They have a charm you do not get with brand new furniture, and they’re perfect for freshening up a room prior to the holidays.”

5. Pewter servingware

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Reinhard loves silver-toned pewter servingware for the winter.

“Move over brass, pewter is beautiful too! As a switch up from the traditional porcelain, stoneware and brass servingware, pewter can feel a touch more fancy and unexpected,” explains Reinhard. “As November ushers in the holiday hosting season, it’s a great time to snag a nickel platter or coupe-shaped glass for things like nuts and olives.”

6. Holiday decorations

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“November is a prime time to sniff out some vintage-inspired holiday decorations,” Reinhard says. Some holiday decor she’ll be looking for this fall include vintage glass Christmas tree ornaments, bottle-brush Christmas trees and “old-school” incandescent string lights.

“Many vendors bring out their holiday decorations in early November, so there will be a plethora of vintage options to take your pick from!” she says.

7. Old prints and vintage frames

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“I love old prints, and I love frames that are not the standard style,” Martin says, explaining that an antique frame can give a room more “character.” She also thinks a vintage print in an antique frame can make a fantastic holiday present for a loved one—so long as it goes with their home’s interior design style!

Related: Black Kitchens Are Coming for White Kitchens—Designers Explain Why Everyone’s Making the Switch

5 Designer-Approved Shopping Tips for Flea Markets 1. Don’t worry too much about signs of wear

If you come across a secondhand piece you love, but the item is worn or slightly damaged, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get it. In fact, the item’s flaws make it all the more unique.

“Do not snap something up because it is a little worn,” says Martin. “I do not automatically turn my nose up at something just because it is slightly worn down.”

2. Scan an entire booth before picking up items

When you’re walking around a flea market, Reinhard recommends “doing one large scan of a single booth or vendor area at first. Just try to take a cursory glance to check out what their vibe is and if anything immediately stands out.”

After you glance around, then you can “get up close and try to focus on one small section, or shelf or table at a time. This allows you to really see what they have to offer.”

3. Write down your home’s dimensions before you go

Before you head to a flea market, Martin advises measuring rooms and nooks that you’re looking to furnish. Having these dimensions written down or stored in your phone “helps prevent purchasing a beautiful item that ends up being too large or too small for the area,” she says.

Related: 35 Things in Your House Right Now That Could Be Worth Money, According to Certified Appraisers

4. Look through booths thoroughly

“Don’t be afraid to get down and dirty!” says Reinhard. “Move things out of the way (carefully of course) [and] bend down and check out the lower shelves.” You just might find a true hidden gem!

5. Inspect items closely for significant damage

“Before purchasing, look with a keen eye for any damage,” advises Martin. “I always inspect, particularly with rugs and wooden furniture.”

Reinhard has similar advice. “Run your hand across the ceramic vase to ensure it doesn’t have any worrisome chips or cracks and unfold the linen napkins or wool blanket so you can get the full picture of the piece.”

She adds that a thorough inspection can help you “hone in on what you’re drawn to and ensure it’s in good shape before buying it!”

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• Olivia Martin, Interior Designer at Berberorugs
• Anna Reinhard, an interior designer and the founder of Anna Reinhard Interiors

While the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory had plenty of humorous moments, there’s one in particular that the show’s creator, Chuck Lorre, was in stitches over.

During an appearance on an October 2026 episode of The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik‘s podcast, Breakdown, Lorre discussed a moment from the show’s sixth season, which involves Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) spanking a secretly delighted Amy Farrah Fowler (Bialik) as punishment.

“[Amy] pretends to be sick in order to sustain this intimate relationship with him. And once she’s well she continues to pretend she’s sick, and he discovers that. And then he punishes you by spanking you,” said Lorre, before revealing how tickled he was over the scene.

“I don’t think I’ve ever laughed harder in my life,” said the Two and a Half Men creator.

Mayim Bialik & Jim Parsons Revealed That Scene Was Supposed to Be Off-Camera

While recording the Breakdown podcast episode, Bialik said that the moment from The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 10, was supposed to be off-camera.

“Originally, we were told this is just going to be audio. And we just want the sound of her being punished,” said Bialik, who began playing Amy during the show’s third season, which began airing in 2009.

Parsons made similar comments about the season 6 scene during a SundanceTV panel. He said that the script originally called for the spanking “to be off-camera,” with viewers only getting audio from the moment.

He said, however, that “by the end of the taping” of the episode, he and Bialik realized that it would be “on camera.” Parsons, who played Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory throughout its 12-season run, said he had difficulty playing his usually straight-faced character in the scene.

“I would say it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do because I found it tremendously amusing,” said Parsons.

More than 30 years after winning over audiences with his extraordinary skating skills, 1988 Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano is taking fans back to one of his favorite performances from 1995. The figure skating legend recently shared a throwback video from his professional skating career, revealing why the routine remains so special to him decades later. While Boitano made even the most challenging moves look effortless, there was one particularly difficult sequence that he remembers the audience recognizing in real time.

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In his recent Instagram throwback, the 1988 Olympic gold medalist revisits a 1995 program he describes as one of his favorites from his professional career, writing, “This was one of my favorite Artistic programs that I did in the world professional competitions. I really love how the audience realized that the opening sequence on one foot was challenging.”

Skating to “Elegy for Harp and Strings” by Richard Kaufman, Boitano can be seen meticulously working his way through an intricate program of edges and turns. Boitano’s Olympic skating career was dominated by fantastic jumps, which became his signature moves. Here, his performance is more restrained, but no less technically challenging.

For skaters, edge work is one of the most challenging technical aspects of a performance. The athlete must maintain balance and control through a series of turns on one foot while continuously shifting their weight, changing edges and controlling momentum without putting the other foot down.

What makes this throwback so compelling, other than the obvious thrill of revisiting a performance by one of America’s most dynamic figure skaters, is that the audience seems to understand what they’re witnessing. The opening sequence wasn’t a spectacular jump or daring spin, but it was technically demanding and clearly earned the crowd’s admiration.

That’s part of what made Brian Boitano such a force on the ice. Rather than focusing on big jumps, the kind that made him an Olympic gold medalist, he showcased the intricate footwork, deep edges and effortless-looking turns that made his skating so distinctive.

Related: Brian Boitano, 62, Is Still ‘As Beautiful As Ever’ as He Spins on the Ice

How Brian Boitano Showcased a Different Side of His Skating After Winning Olympic Gold

By 1995, Brian Boitano was already one of the most celebrated figure skaters in the world. Seven years earlier, he had won Olympic gold at the 1988 Calgary Winter Games, becoming known for his powerful jumps, precise technique and commanding presence on the ice.

But his professional skating career gave him opportunities to explore a different side of his talent. Rather than focusing entirely on the big jumps that helped make him an Olympic champion, Boitano could showcase the intricate footwork, deep edges and effortless-looking turns that made his skating so distinctive.

The throwback also highlights an important part of Boitano’s legacy and possibly one reason so many commenters call him their favorite skater of all time. As an Olympic athlete, Boitano’s athleticism was the star of the show. In his professional career, he showcased intricate, technically demanding routines like this one, proving that even the most refined performances could be as beautiful, challenging and entertaining as a soaring triple jump.

While many skaters use their post-Olympic professional careers to deliver crowd-pleasing performances, Boitano continued to challenge himself. Judging by the crowd’s response to this 1995 routine, his technical skills impressed audiences just as much as his ability to launch himself into the air.

Related: Figure Skating Legend, Known as ‘Fred Astaire on Skates,’ Has Fans Saying Thank You for Bringing Back His Iconic Performances

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The Before trilogy is often considered one of the finest romantic film series ever made, and its natural, deeply personal dialogues are a big reason why. Now, Ethan Hawke is opening up about how he and the makers of the film created conversations that feel spontaneous and true to life, revealing the thought process behind one of the trilogy’s most distinctive elements.

Although the movies have an intimate and spontaneous atmosphere, the dialogue was not merely improvised during filming. Rather, Hawke, co-star Julie Delpy and director Richard Linklater worked on the scenes through a collaborative writing process so that the conversations would sound as if real people were talking.

While making an appearance on Scene Stealers, Hawke described to John Feitelberg the way in which the team tried out dialogue before deciding which lines should end up in the final films.

The actor explained that they created the impression that they were improvising, trying out different ideas, keeping the ones that worked and discarding the rest. He called this method “controlled improvising.”

Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in ‘Before Midnight’ 

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“We create the feeling that we’re improvising. And we have written our own lines, and we’ve worked on them and what we’ve come up with through controlled improvising, meaning like we improvised some things around. Then we’d say, ‘Oh, that one was good. Let’s pick that. Let’s add that. Let’s cut that,'” Hawke noted during the conversation.

Even though the performances have a spontaneous feel since the actors sound at ease with each other, the conversations had been carefully crafted in order to serve the story; the process allowed the characters to explore themes such as love, faith, relationships and the uncertainties of life without causing their exchanges to sound as if they were rehearsed speeches.

The Before trilogy started with the film Before Sunrise in 1995, where Hawke played Jesse and Delpy portrayed Céline, two people who meet on a train and choose to spend a night exploring Vienna together.

The relationship between them grows as a result of their discussions on a wide range of topics, including romance and their opinions of the world.

The story then moved on to Before Sunset in 2004, bringing the characters together in Paris nine years later, and later saw the release of Before Midnight in 2013, which showed their relationship at a more complicated stage.

What made this trilogy so special is that it shows Jesse and Céline growing older instead of preserving them in the excitement of their first meeting; their relationship evolves as they come up against new responsibilities, disappointments and questions regarding what it means to build a life with someone.

Linklater, Hawke and Delpy were also involved in the writing and thus helped the characters to develop throughout all three films. The outcome is a rare achievement in the cinema which shows how love can feel different at various stages of life.

The Before trilogy is still one of the most rewarding romantic film series ever produced for those who value character-driven storytelling, since the conversations have a more real-life quality than that of ordinary movie dialogue.

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Holiday movies are here and Netflix has a fun one with Guarding Stars. In this role-reversal rom-com, Gossip Girl‘s Leighton Meester is a bodyguard assigned to protect an action star played by Supernatural‘s Jared Padalecki, Of course, her assignment takes place over the holidays and involves a trip home to see his family where sparks fly between the two.

Here’s everything we know about Guarding Stars.

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What is Guarding Stars about?

When a no-nonsense bodyguard is assigned to protect a charming action star over the holidays sparks fly, secrets unravel, and Christmas gets a whole lot more complicated.

Is Guarding Stars based on other material?

Yes. Guarding Stars is based on the 2022 novel, The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. The book and the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner are two different works of art.

Where can I watch Guarding Stars?

Guarding Stars will stream exclusively on Netflix

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When does Guarding Stars premiere?

Guarding Stars premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Who’s in the cast of Guarding Stars? Leighton Meester as Hannah in Guarding Stars.

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Leighton Meester as Hannah

Meester is best known for her role as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl. She is also a singer and model has released solo singles Your Love’s a Drug” and “Somebody to Love” as well as a studio album, Heartstrings. Her other credits include How I Met Your Father, Single Parents, and The Buccaneers. She is married to Nobody Wants This‘ Adam Brody.

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Jared Padalecki as Jack and Andie MacDowell as Connie

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Jared Padalecki as Jack Stapleton

Padalecki is best known for his roles on Supernatural and Gilmore Girls. He most recently led the show Walker which was a reboot of the Chuck Norris series, Walker, Texas Ranger. His most recent credits include The Rookie, The Boys, and Fire Country.

Andie MacDowell as Connie

MacDowell has been a staple at Hallmark for over a decade and has previously led the ensemble cast of The Way Home as well as Cedar Cove, Hallmark Channel’s first foray into television series. Other credits include Green Card, Groundhog Day, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Is there a trailer for Guarding Stars?

Yes. Check out the official trailer for Guarding Stars.below:

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Take a look at some select images from Guarding Stars in the gallery below.

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Rachael Ancheril as Taylor and Toby Sandeman as Robbie

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Leighton Meester as Hannah and Jared Padalecki as Jack

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Jared Padalecki as Jack and Noah LaLonde as Hank

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Jared Padalecki as Jack and Andie MacDowell as Connie

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Phil Brooks as Doghouse and Rachael Ancheril as Taylor in Guarding Stars.

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Walker Hayes as Sheriff Sanderson in Guarding Stars.

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Leighton Meester as Hannah in Guarding Stars.

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Zoe Kosovic as Clementine, Henrik Bosovich as Wyatt, Leighton Meester as Hannah and Jared Padalecki as Jack

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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rita Coolidge isn’t what you’d call a household name, but considering she either wrote or helped to write some of the most famous songs of all time, it seems like she should be. The problem is that Coolidge wasn’t given songwriting credits for her contributions to the classic rock hit “Layla” by Derek and the Dominoes or the easy listening chart-topper “Superstar” by the Carpenters.

In a 2016 interview with Relix about her memoir, Delta Lady, Coolidge opened up about her decades-long career, starting as a background vocalist for such artists as Delaney & Bonnie Bramlett, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and many more. Eventually, she pursued a career as a solo artist, also collaborating with Kris Kristofferson, her husband at the time.

Unfortunately, Coolidge never got to reap the benefits, critically or financially, of some of the most significant work she ever did, including the iconic piano coda in “Layla.”

“I’ll preface this by saying I haven’t heard a word from Eric Clapton or his camp — I’m sure that he’s aware, but that’s kind of the way it’s been all along,” Coolidge began.

“Jim Gordon and I became a couple and dated for probably a year — he was the drummer with Delaney & Bonnie for a while and, during that time, the Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour took place,” she continued.

“Before then, we had written a song called ‘Time (Don’t Let the World Get in Our Way).’ Jim had come over to my house one day and sat down — he was just noodling around at the piano and played a couple chords. He was not a great piano player, barely even competent, but he started noodling around and I sat down and started playing some chords and then started writing lyrics. We finished the song and decided that we should make a demo since we were on the way to England to record with Eric. The day we were in the studio with Eric, I sat down at the piano and played it and sang. Eric seemed to like it, so I gave him a cassette and left it on the piano. Everybody in Delaney & Bonnie were there— Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle. The whole band who was there witnessed it.”

It wasn’t until the next year that Coolidge heard “Layla” and figured out she’d essentially been robbed.

“I was in the studio having pictures made for my new album on A&M and I hear this music come over the PA system in the studio and it sounded so very familiar,” she said. “As it went on, it suddenly dawned on me — that’s my music, that’s why it’s so familiar. It had become the coda for ‘Layla.'”

Still, Coolidge gave Clapton the benefit of the doubt.

“I heard Eric’s guitar and knew what had happened, but I still had enough faith in people to think maybe I had a writer’s credit. So I ran over to Tower Records and got the record and, tragically, I did not — it said Jim Gordon and Eric Clapton. They had totally just left me out of it.”

Coolidge tried to fight for her publishing rights, which would have made her quite a bit of money, but to no avail.

“I went to [producer] David Anderle because David knew the song ‘Time,'” she explained. “I went to David and told him what had happened and he said, ‘You’re not going to get to Eric — nobody gets to Eric. You have to go through Robert Stigwood, his management company, and the guy is just not somebody you want in your life — he’s not a nice man.’ I knew Robert Stigwood, I’d been to his house, so I called and explained my case and he just said, ‘What are you gonna do? You’re a girl. You don’t have money to fight this.’ And he was right.”

Record exec Jerry Moss gave Coolidge similar advice, telling her, “You gotta let it go, you don’t have the money to fight the deep pockets of Eric Clapton and Robert Stigwood.”

As for “Superstar,” while the most well-known version was performed by the Carpenters and released in 1971, it was initially called “Groupie (Superstar)” and was released in 1969 by Delaney & Bonnie. Coolidge played a crucial role in the writing of the song, but the single was officially credited to “Delaney and Bonnie and Friends featuring Eric Clapton.”

“I’ve told this story my whole life and, when the book was released, I saw where people had written stuff, which I stopped reading, saying, ‘Why are you just telling this story now?'” Coolidge said.

“Well, it’s not just now,” she added. “I’ve been telling this story since 1970. I didn’t sit back on my thumbs — I knew what had happened. And with ‘Superstar,’ when that record came out, and I saw Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, Bonnie even said, ‘Why didn’t you say something, Rita?’ And I said, ‘Because, I knew if I did, then Delaney would beat the s–t out of you and it wasn’t worth it.'”

Of course, there’s still time for Clapton to write Coolidge a check.

Related: Iconic Singer-Songwriter, Who Paved the Way for Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, Vanished Without a Trace 52 Years Ago

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has lost his latest appeal to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, while continuing to claim that he did not commit fraud.

According to The Guardian, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected his challenge to the conviction and sentence. Bankman-Fried was found guilty of seven felony counts in November 2023 after prosecutors accused him of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds.

Now, nearly three years after his conviction, the former crypto billionaire remains in federal prison. He is eligible for release in 2044, according to reports.

The case followed the collapse of FTX in November 2022, when customers, investors and lenders faced billions of dollars in losses. Prosecutors said Bankman-Fried used money entrusted to his exchange to cover losses at Alameda Research, his cryptocurrency trading firm.

Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange, leaves court in New York, US, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

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Bankman-Fried was convicted in a Manhattan federal court in November 2023 on seven counts involving fraud and conspiracy. The charges covered the misuse of customer funds and lies to investors and lenders.

Prosecutors said around $8 billion in customer money was taken from FTX, per AP News. During the March 2024 sentencing, the court also addressed losses suffered by investors and lenders, bringing the total financial impact cited in the case to about $11 billion.

U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan sentenced Bankman-Fried to 25 years in prison in March 2024. Prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 40 to 50 years, while his defense team sought a much shorter term.

At sentencing, Kaplan said Bankman-Fried knew his actions were wrong but “made a very bad bet about the likelihood of getting caught”.

Bankman-Fried had pleaded not guilty. During his trial, he admitted making mistakes while running FTX but denied stealing customer funds.

Three former executives who worked closely with him testified for the prosecution after pleading guilty to related crimes and agreeing to cooperate. They said Bankman-Fried directed them to use FTX customer money to cover losses at Alameda Research.

Bankman-Fried’s lawyers argued on appeal that the trial judge improperly blocked evidence that could have supported his belief that FTX had enough money to meet customer withdrawals. Prosecutors argued that testimony and other evidence at trial clearly supported the conviction.

The appeals court rejected his challenge, leaving both the conviction and 25-year sentence in place.

In an October 2026 interview with The Economist’s podcast, Bankman-Fried continued to describe FTX as a legitimate business that failed after a run on its funds. He said: “Parties adverse to the company and stakeholders took control. When I needed to fight that, I was weak instead.”

His lawyers have also challenged the roughly $11 billion forfeiture tied to the case on constitutional grounds. They are pursuing a petition before the U.S. Supreme Court and have sought a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, according to the October report.

A pardon remains uncertain. Bankman-Fried told the podcast that obtaining one was “an uphill battle.”

FTX was once one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, and Bankman-Fried was widely known in the crypto industry. The company’s collapse in 2022 ended his rise as a major figure in digital finance and led to one of the most closely watched financial fraud cases in recent years.

For now, his conviction and prison sentence remain in place, while further legal efforts continue.

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Fall weather can be unpredictable, and even checking the forecast doesn’t guarantee you’ll avoid a sudden shower or gust of wind. Keeping a reliable rain jacket on hand makes it easier to handle those unexpected changes, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to find one that works. A lightweight, packable option is especially handy when you’re heading out for the day and aren’t sure what the weather has in store.

The Columbia Switchback IV Hooded Packable Jacket is currently on sale for 30% off at Macy’s, bringing the price down from $70 to just $49. It comes in seven colors, including sage green, light pink, mauve, wine, and navy blue, with sizes ranging from extra small to XXL. With a versatile design and a discounted price, it’s an easy option to keep close when the forecast looks uncertain.

Columbia Switchback IV Hooded Packable Jacket, $49 (was $70) at Macy’s 

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Made from 100% nylon, this lightweight jacket features Columbia’s Omni-Shield advanced water-repellent technology, which helps water bead up on the fabric rather than soaking in right away. The attached hood offers extra coverage when rain starts falling, and it can be tucked into the collar when you don’t need it. Its packable design also makes it convenient to keep in your car, purse, or travel bag for camping trips, hikes, and everyday errands.

The jacket has a regular fit and a short length, measuring approximately 25 inches long. A front zipper makes it easy to put on and take off, while two side pockets give you a place to keep small essentials within reach. It’s unlined, so it has a lightweight feel that’s useful for layering over other clothing when temperatures fluctuate. When it needs freshening up after a day outdoors, you can simply machine wash it.

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The rain jacket earned nearly 100 five-star ratings, with shoppers praising its portability and everyday usefulness. One reviewer said it’s “light, stylish, and ready for surprise showers,” adding, “This jacket is a travel essential! It packs down small, repels light rain, and looks great on the go.” Another shopper said it’s “lightweight and comfortable,” adding that it’s “easy to pack and portable.”

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• Puma Pearlized Water-Resistant Woven Long-Sleeve Jacket, $49 (was $70) at Macy’s
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• DKNY Hooded Bubble Hem Rain Jacket, $130 (was $260) at Macy’s

If you’re looking for a dependable layer for unpredictable weather, the Columbia Switchback IV Hooded Packable Jacket is worth considering. Macy’s current 30% discount brings it down to $49, saving you $21 on a lightweight jacket that’s easy to bring along wherever the day takes you.

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