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The award-winning performers from Netflix’s Adolescence are continuing their hot streaks with exciting new projects.

The latest example is Stephen Graham, co-creator and star of the streamer’s smash-hit series. The English actor, 53, scooped up a pair of Emmys and a number of other prestigious awards last year for his astounding work on Adolescence.

Next comes Michael Mann‘s highly anticipated sequel to Heat, Deadline reports, arriving more than 30 years after the original. That one starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, as fans well know, and Heat 2 has already confirmed Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale as part of the cast.

Also starring alongside Adam Driver, Jason Clarke and Odessa Young, Graham is rumored to be playing a younger version of master thief Neil McCauley, portrayed by De Niro, 83, in the first Heat, Deadline also noted on Tuesday, September 8.

Some fans might not know this part, however: Heat 2 is also a No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel published in 2022 that Mann, 83, wrote with Meg Gardiner.

The book serves as both a sequel and prequel to the original, looking at the early lives of both McCauley and Vincent Hanna (played by Pacino, 86). It also delves into the story of Chris Shiherlis (played by the late, great Val Kilmer) after he survived the first film’s bank robbery climax.

Breaking Down the Classic Edge of Heat

Heat was a landmark blockbuster that saw De Niro and Pacino sharing the screen for the first time ever. For such a timeless classic, film buffs might find it surprising that the crime thriller only holds a 84% average critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

As Parade put it earlier this month, the reason Heat really works outside of being a really engaging and entertaining crime thriller is the masterclass Mann puts on as both a director and a writer. Heat is ultimately a film exploring the destructive side of obsession, and how that relates to the inherently selfish pursuit of violence.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show, starring Mary Tyler Moore herself, is more than just a hit ’70s CBS sitcom; it became one of the most influential classic comedies to stand the test of time.

Despite the countless new and modern series, it remains widely celebrated among the 100 best TV shows of all time.

In a ranking released by Rolling Stone, The Mary Tyler Moore Show made it to the top 10, claiming the No. 7 spot on the list.

The publication emphasized how the actress “invented a whole new TV archetype in the 1970s” by portraying the role of “an adult single woman in the big city, where she’s gonna make it after all.”

Created by legendary writers and producers James L. Brooks and Allan Burns, Moore played the role of Mary Richards, a highly independent and career-driven 30-ish woman.

Mary Tyler Moore plays Mary Richards an October 1971 episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”

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She moved to Minneapolis after a breakup and landed an associate producer position at a fictional lowest-rated TV news station, WJM-TV.

With its pilot episode airing on Sept. 19, 1970, the series introduced a game-changing portrayal of a career-oriented single woman and went on to become one of the “greatest TV comedy pilots” in television history.

After seven seasons and 168 episodes, The Mary Tyler Moore Show aired its final episode on March 19, 1977. The series won the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series three consecutive times, in 1975, 1976 and 1977. The show’s 29 Emmys overall include notable individual awards for cast members Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Ted Knight, Betty White and Moore for their performances.

According to the actress, she was saddened but was also prepared to move forward after the show ended.

“I was ready to move on once they told me I had to move on,” she said in an intimate interview with award-winning writer/director Carlos Ferrer.

Moreover, she added that seven years was “a lot” for a sitcom and was considered a milestone at the time.

“I knew it was right for me to move on,” Moore admitted. “Then I did Ordinary People and a play on Broadway. So those were all good things, but it was like losing my family. They really became a part of me and saying goodbye to them, even though we all knew we weren’t going to different continents, the likelihood was never the same.”

With its innovative approach to television, the ’70s sitcom became a fan favorite and cemented its place among the best TV shows in history.

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As Kerry Livgren looked down at the American landscape from an airplane in the mid-1970s, the view gave him an idea for one of Kansas’ most ambitious early songs.

The guitarist and keyboardist wrote “Song for America” while the band was touring behind its 1974 debut album, drawing inspiration during a flight to Los Angeles. The sprawling composition became the title track of Kansas’ second album in 1975 and an early showcase for the progressive rock sound the band would soon bring to a much larger audience.

Livgren wasn’t interested in writing a conventional patriotic song.

Instead, “Song for America” looks back at the country before European settlement, describing an expansive natural landscape before turning toward colonization, development, and environmental destruction. The aerial view that inspired Livgren gave him an unusual vantage point from which to consider the relatively young nation and the enormous changes it had undergone.

The music was equally ambitious.

Running just over 10 minutes, the album version opens with an extended instrumental passage and moves through intricate shifts in tempo and arrangement. Livgren’s synthesizers and keyboards are joined by Steve Walsh on vocals and keyboards, Robby Steinhardt on violin, Rich Williams on guitar, Dave Hope on bass, and Phil Ehart on drums.

“That’s definitely a full drum workout,” Ehart told Classic Rock Here and Now of the track.

Kansas recorded the album at Wally Heider Recording Studio in Hollywood, marking another step forward for a group that was still working to establish itself nationally. Song for America eventually reached No. 57 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified gold.

The title track was also released as a single in 1975, but its length presented an obvious problem for radio. Label head Don Kirshner cut the 10-minute composition down to roughly three minutes, removing much of its instrumental material. Although the single failed to chart, the full version became one of the most enduring songs from Kansas’ early progressive period.

“Kerry Livgren has written passages of music that are the most powerful things that I have ever heard,” Williams told Classic Rock Revisited. “He is my favorite writer. Hearing the way that we play those things, the way it is put together and the way it ends up after it is put through the Kansas meat grinder, has a dynamic power to it.  Look at ‘Song for America,’ where that groove sets in and then it really kicks in and it is like ‘holy s**t.’  This is not just a bunch of blues licks; it is a gigantic, majestic, beautiful melody.”

Bigger commercial success was just ahead. The band broke through with 1976’s Leftoverture and “Carry On Wayward Son,” followed by Point of Know Return and “Dust in the Wind.”

More than five decades later, “Song for America” captures Kansas just before that breakthrough. What began with Livgren gazing out an airplane window became a sweeping 10-minute composition that helped define the band’s ambitious early sound.

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Your afternoon snack can make or break your productivity. It’s something you’ve likely experienced first-hand. Maybe someone from the office brings in cupcakes and the sugar high has you firing off emails at record speed. But once that high wears off, it’s replaced by the feeling of intense sluggishness and you feel your eyes glaze over as you stare at your screen.

The secret to avoiding intense energy highs and lows is keeping your blood sugar stable. That means prioritizing foods with protein, fiber and healthy fat. One food that has all three nutrients packaged together is walnuts, and it turns out the nut is very good for your brain in other ways too.

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence that walnuts and brains look alike. Walnuts really do have an impressive nutrient profile when it comes to brain health,” Sydney Lappe, RDN, a registered dietitian at Top Nutrition Coaching, tells Parade.

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Lappe says that what makes walnuts stand out from other nuts is that they’re high in polyunsaturated fats and are especially rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, while other nuts tend to be higher in monounsaturated fats. 

What exactly happens to your brain when you eat walnuts? Keep reading to find out.

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How Walnuts Support Brain Function and Cognitive Health

When it comes to diet and brain health, Eric Finley, RD, CSSD, a registered dietitian with food service management company Sodexo, explains that what matters most is overall diet, not zeroing in on one specific food. “Consistency matters more than looking for one ‘brain food,’” he says. Still, incorporating walnuts into a healthy diet can benefit cognitive health. 

“I would not call any single food a magic bullet for brain health, but walnuts are certainly a nutrient-dense choice and fit well into an eating pattern that supports healthy aging and cognitive function,” Finley says. He explains that walnuts have a unique nutrient makeup that supports brain health. Walnuts have omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols and other antioxidant compounds, vitamin E, copper, manganese, protein and fiber. That’s quite the nutrient load for one little nut! 

“Walnuts are rich in polyphenols, including ellagic acid, and contain gamma-tocopherol—a form of vitamin E—and melatonin. These compounds offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may protect brain cells from damage over time. This combination of polyunsaturated fats, ALA and antioxidants is one reason walnuts have received so much attention for brain health,” Lappe says.

Walnuts’ ability to help keep blood sugar stable supports cognitive health too. Scientific research shows that fluctuating blood sugar levels disrupt critical brain metabolic pathways, impairing memory, attention and executive functioning. Maintaining stable blood sugar helps prevent this.

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The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids ALA in Brain Performance

As Lappe explained earlier, part of what makes walnuts different from other nuts is that they are particularly high in ALA omega-3 fatty acids. Cristina Caro, RDN, a senior area managing dietitian for Sodexo, explains that omega-3s helps with maintaining the structure and flexibility of brain-cell membranes, supporting efficient communication between neurons.

“More than half of the brain is composed of fat, and omega-3 fatty acids are important components of neuron membranes,” she tells Parade. “They help keep those membranes flexible, allowing signals to move efficiently from one brain cell to another.”

Caro explains that communication is at the heart of how we think, learn, remember and pay attention. “So while we often talk about omega-3s in terms of specific benefits like memory or mood, their bigger role is supporting the brain’s ability to communicate and function effectively,” she says.

Finley echoes this, explaining that research has found that omega-3 fatty acids support cognitive function, memory, learning and mood. He adds that it’s important to know that walnuts specifically contain ALA omega-3 fatty acids, which is different from the DHA omega-3 fatty acids found in fish.

“The body can convert some ALA into EPA and DHA, but that conversion is limited,” he says. This is why having a diet that includes different sources of omega-3s is better than relying solely on walnuts for them.

Besides supporting cognitive function, memory, learning and mood, Lappe points out that omega-3 fatty acids are good for the heart too, and what’s good for the heart is good for the brain.

“Healthy blood vessels and blood flow help deliver the oxygen and nutrients the brain needs, while many cardiovascular risk factors are also linked with cognitive decline,” she says.

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Can Eating Walnuts Improve Memory and Focus?

There’s no question that walnuts are a brain-healthy food, but Finley cautions that you shouldn’t expect to experience the benefits right away.

“I would not expect someone to eat a handful of walnuts and suddenly feel more focused that afternoon. The potential benefits are more about what happens when walnuts are eaten consistently over time,” he says.

Caro agrees, explaining that eating walnuts is more of a long-term investment in brain health.

“You’re not going to eat a handful and suddenly have a better memory. The potential benefit comes from making walnuts a consistent part of your diet, giving your brain the nutrients it needs to support healthy cognitive function over time,” she says.

That said, incorporating walnuts into your meal or snack on days when you really need to focus certainly can’t hurt. Lappe points to one 2025 study that found that young adults who ate a walnut-rich breakfast had faster reaction times on attention and decision-making tasks later that day. However, the study’s results weren’t clear on how eating a breakfast with walnuts impacted short-term memory. 

As mentioned earlier, walnuts can also help keep blood sugar levels steady, and this is something that can help with focus. A 2025 scientific review published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that low-glycemic foods were associated with a longer attention span.

Antioxidants and Polyphenols: Fighting Neuroinflammation and Aging

Walnuts’ high antioxidant and polyphenol content also makes them a particularly great brain-healthy food. “Walnuts contain several antioxidants, including polyphenols, vitamin E, and melatonin, that can help protect cells from oxidative damage,” Lappe says.

She adds that studies on polyphenols, a type of antioxidant commonly found in plants, have shown that polyphenols help regulate inflammation and strengthen the brain’s natural defenses against oxidative stress.

Why is preventing inflammation important for brain health? Kelsey Rosenbaum, RD, a senior area dietitian with Sodexo, explains that preventing inflammation combats oxidative stress and helps reduce plaque from forming in the brain that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

“In that sense, antioxidants are part of the brain’s defense system, helping protect the environment in which our brain cells need to function,” Rosenbaum says.

Recommended Daily Serving Size of Walnuts for Brain Health

Remember, walnuts should only be one of many nutrient-dense foods that are part of your diet if you want to support your brain health. Finley says that a standard serving of walnuts is roughly seven whole walnuts or 14 walnut halves. 

“That amount provides a significant amount of healthy fats, including ALA omega-3s, while also giving you some protein and fiber,” Finley tells Parade. He points out that, while walnuts are nutrient-rich, they are also calorie-dense, which is why he recommends sticking to one serving. Don’t think that will be enough to fill you up? Pair your walnuts with berries and dark chocolate to up the antioxidant content of your snack even more.

Rosenbaum notes that a serving of walnuts fits naturally with the MIND diet, an eating plan that was specifically created to lower the risk of dementia. “The key is consistency. It’s not about eating a mountain of walnuts once in a while; it’s about making a modest serving a regular part of your diet,” she says.

Remember, no single food determines how your brain will age. All four dietitians emphasize that what your overall diet looks like matters more than whether or not your go-to snack is walnuts. That said, incorporating walnuts into your meal or snack will instantly up its nutrient value, and that’s something your whole body will benefit from.

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• Eric Finley, RD, CSSD, registered dietitian and sports dietitian. Finley serves as Sodexo‘s Campus Dietitian for all seven universities within the South Dakota Board of Regents and is also a professor at Lindenwood University, where he teaches courses in nutrition and health science.
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If you were anywhere near a Nintendo 64 in the late ’90s, you probably remember The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Maybe you spent entire Saturdays wandering around Hyrule, trying to figure out where you were supposed to go next. Maybe you still remember the ocarina songs, the first time you rode Epona or the sheer excitement of seeing Link in a fully 3D world. For a generation of players, Ocarina of Time wasn’t just another video game—it was the game. And now, nearly three decades later, Nintendo is giving those players a reason to dust off some very happy childhood memories.

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In honor of Nintendo’s Zelda 40th anniversary, the iconic gaming company just announced a remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic. Scheduled to arrive on November 5, 2026, exclusively for Switch 2, the new version will feature updated graphics and modernized gameplay while keeping all of the original’s signature features.

And honestly, that’s a pretty big deal for anyone who remembers just how huge this game felt the first time around.

Ocarina of Time Changed The Legend of Zelda Forever

Ocarina of Time wasn’t just a huge hit for The Legend of Zelda. The beloved game introduced the series to a fully 3D world and helped influence features across future adventure games, including lock-on targeting, horseback exploration and a world that felt enormous at the time.

This game’s release was also a cultural moment for Nintendo fans. More than 500,000 copies were preordered in the U.S., and more than a million were sold in less than a week. Worldwide sales reached 7.6 million copies, but this game’s impact was so much bigger than the sales numbers.

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For many people who first played Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64, the game is tied to a very specific moment in their lives. This was a game that could consume an entire Saturday, or even an entire weekend. It was the discovery of a 3D world for the first time, and it seemed like everybody, of every age, was talking about it.

There was something different about video games in that era, too. You didn’t have a walkthrough on your phone sitting beside you. You couldn’t instantly search for the answer when you got stuck. You explored, experimented and probably argued with your friends about what you were supposed to do next.

By bringing back the game, Nintendo isn’t just revamping a classic—it’s bringing back childhood memories and the joy of discovery for an entire generation that is now grown up and, in many cases, sharing those memories with their own children.

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Jack Osbourne recently shared an unexpected and personal moment where he says he felt a sign from his late dad Ozzy Osbourne.

Speaking on the YouTube show, Make It A Good Night, the son of the late rocker shared that the presence of the Black Sabbath frontman, who died last year, came to him at a time when he may have needed it most.

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Specifically, he recalled two instances where he received a sign from his dad while enduring a hectic travel day.

“I was on a shoot. I had to go down to Mexico. It was like a hellacious travel day, and I woke up and I’m in a pissed off mood. I end up getting to the airport, and I’m just in my head having one of those like real negative, like sh—y whatever moments … and someone comes running up next to me and like bumps me,” he said. “At which point, I’m like, “The f—! And I look up, and this guy runs off. He was clearly late for a flight, and he’s wearing a Black Sabbath patch on the back of his vest, and I’m like, okay, ‘Message heard.'”

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On a second flight, Jack recalled once again how he got another “message” from his dad.

“I get a connecting flight through Guadalajara. I’m in the back of the plane. I’m sat here. I just want to get home to see my kids. I take my headphone out because I’m making the announcement. I’m like, just making sure I’m on the right plane,” he explained. “All of a sudden, I hear my dad’s music playing, and I look over to my right, and there must be this 65-70 year old Mexican cowboy dude sat there just watching one of my dad’s music videos.

“I’m just kind of like, ‘What the f—?'” he added. “Okay, ‘Message heard. Message heard.”

Ozzy died in July of 2025 of a heart attack. He also suffered from Parkinson’s for years ahead of his death. He was 76.

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Tom Petty wrote “American Girl” in a small apartment in Encino, California, while the sound of cars racing along a nearby freeway reminded him of ocean waves. 

Fifty years after Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recorded the song in 1976, it remains one of the band’s most recognized rock songs and a lasting part of Petty’s musical legacy.

The song appeared on the band’s self-titled debut album, released in November 1976. Although “American Girl” did not become a hit in the United States when it was first released as a single in 1977, it found an early audience in the United Kingdom, where it reached No. 40.

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers posed for a portrait in 1977.

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Its chart performance was only the beginning. Over the decades, “American Girl” grew into a classic rock staple. It has been ranked No. 169 on Rolling Stone‘s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and has appeared in films, television shows, major live performances and tribute projects.

In June, the Tom Petty Estate marked 50 years since the formation of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers by releasing extended versions of “American Girl” and “Breakdown.” 

The recordings were remixed from the original multitrack tapes in high-resolution audio and Dolby Atmos, giving fans another way to hear music first recorded half a century ago.

The story behind “American Girl” is different from the popular legend that followed it.

For years, a story circulated in Florida claiming that the song was inspired by a University of Florida student who died after jumping from Beaty Towers in Gainesville, according to Songfacts. The rumor became closely connected to the lyrics about a young woman, a balcony and cars traveling along Route 441.

Petty repeatedly rejected that story.

In Conversations with Tom Petty, he described the supposed Florida connection as an urban myth and explained that the song was written while he was living in California.

Petty said, “I was living in an apartment where I was right by the freeway. And the cars would go by. In Encino, near Leon Russell’s house. And I remember thinking that that sounded like the ocean to me. That was my ocean. My Malibu. Where I heard the waves crash, but it was just the cars going by. I think that must have inspired the lyric.”

He also explained that the words came quickly and marked the beginning of a songwriting theme that would appear throughout his career: people wanting something more from life.

Petty later said the character was not based on one specific person. Instead, she was a composite character who wanted more than life had given her. That idea helped give “American Girl” a meaning that reached beyond its title.

One unusual part of the recording came from Campbell’s guitar. The song was originally meant to have a 12-string guitar, but the band did not have one available, per Guitar World. Campbell instead used his 1951 Fender Broadcaster to create an octave effect that could imitate the sound they wanted.

“We didn’t have a 12-string, but we wanted one on the song,” Campbell says.

Campbell played octaves on the guitar to simulate the fuller sound of a 12-string. He did not initially like the result, but Petty wanted him to keep it. Campbell doubled the part, and the guitar became a key part of the finished recording.

Campbell described the relationship between the guitars as part of the sound that defined the Heartbreakers.

“It was the harmonics between the rhythm and the Broadcaster on top of it. That became the Heartbreakers’ sound.”

On Sept. 25, 2017, Petty and the Heartbreakers performed their final concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. “American Girl” closed the encore and became the final song Petty ever performed live.

Petty died on Oct. 2, 2017, just over a week after that concert.

Fifty years after the Heartbreakers formed, “American Girl” continues to carry the sound of their earliest days.

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When a window fails, the warranty is supposed to make the problem easier—not leave you decoding legal language while staring at a fogged pane or damaged frame. That makes the warranty a meaningful part of any replacement-window decision.

The catch is that “lifetime warranty” does not mean the same thing across every window or manufacturer. In an Andersen vs Pella warranty comparison, the product series matters, as do glass coverage, non-glass components, installation labor and what happens when a home changes owners.

The Federal Trade Commission recommends reading a warranty before purchase and checking what it covers, how claims are handled and whether labor is included.

Need help determining whether your existing windows need repair or replacement? Schedule a free Renewal by Andersen consultation to have the windows evaluated and receive a written project price.

Does Andersen or Pella offer the better window warranty?

Neither manufacturer has one universal warranty for every window. Andersen’s current standard residential warranties generally provide 20 years of glass coverage and 10 years for non-glass components, with Owner-to-Owner transferability. Several Pella product lines advertise limited lifetime coverage, but the duration and transfer rules vary by product.

Warranty Factor

Andersen

Pella

Glass

Generally 20 years on standard residential products

Varies by product; some current lines offer limited lifetime coverage

Frame/non-glass components

Generally 10 years

Varies by product; some lines offer limited lifetime coverage

Transferability

Owner-to-Owner transferability on current standard residential warranties

Varies; some lifetime coverage converts to a shorter transferable period

Labor

Product warranties generally state that replacement parts are provided and labor is not included

Product warranties vary; Pella states product warranties cover labor for the first two years

Installation

Depends on the specific warranty/product

Depends on the product and purchase channel; Pella Care Guarantee has separate terms

Warranty terms vary by series, product, purchase date, location and installation. Review the written warranty for the exact window.

Andersen’s Warranty: Strong Transferability, Defined Coverage

Andersen’s current 100, 200, 400 and A-Series warranty comparison lists 20 years of glass coverage, 10 years of non-glass component coverage and Owner-to-Owner transferability. 

The 400 and 200 Series warranty illustrates why the numbers need context. It covers factory-glazed glass for 20 years and non-glass components—including frame members, locks, hinges, handles and weatherstripping—for 10 years. However, Andersen explicitly states that labor is not included when replacement parts are provided. 

Andersen also notes that its warranties vary according to product line, features, accessories and original purchase date. Homeowners should identify the exact series before assuming a particular coverage period. 

Pella’s “Lifetime” Coverage Has Conditions

Pella is more complicated to compare because its warranty terms differ substantially among wood, fiberglass, vinyl and newer product lines. Pella currently lists separate warranties for Reserve and Lifestyle wood products, Impervia fiberglass, and vinyl lines, including the 250 Series and Encompass. 

For example, Pella’s current Vista Series warranty provides limited lifetime coverage for the frame and sash and contaminated insulated glass for the original purchaser of an owner-occupied single-family home. When ownership transfers, that coverage converts to 10 years. The same warranty provides two years of labor coverage, with labor coverage itself transferable. 

Pella also states that its limited lifetime coverage, where offered, applies to the original purchaser in an owner-occupied single-family residence, subject to the written warranty’s exceptions and limitations. 

What does the Andersen vs Pella warranty comparison mean for glass?

Glass coverage deserves special attention because insulated-glass failures are not always obvious at first. Condensation or fogging between panes can indicate a failed seal, while cracks and other damage may have separate exclusions.

Andersen’s standard residential warranty covers manufacturing, material and workmanship defects in factory-installed glass for 20 years on the cited product lines. The warranty excludes certain specialty glazing products, and replacement glass does not automatically mean free installation labor.

Pella’s coverage depends on the exact series. Some current Pella warranties provide limited lifetime coverage for qualifying glass, while others use different periods. That makes a product-specific warranty document more useful than relying on a sales brochure’s “limited lifetime” language.

What happens to the warranty when you sell the house?

Transferability is one of the biggest differences homeowners overlook. Andersen promotes Owner-to-Owner transferability across its current standard residential product warranties. 

Pella’s rules depend on the product. In the current Vista warranty, for example, lifetime frame, sash and qualifying glass coverage for the original owner becomes 10-year coverage after a transfer of ownership. 

The distinction is especially relevant if you expect to sell within the next several years. A warranty that follows the window can provide the next owner with documented protection, but the length and scope of that protection should be confirmed before purchase.

If you’re looking at damaged, drafty or fogged windows and aren’t sure whether repair makes sense, a professional inspection can separate a warranty issue from a replacement problem. Request a free Renewal by Andersen consultation.

Does a window warranty cover installation labor?

This is where “lifetime” warranties often become less impressive. A manufacturer can replace a defective component without paying someone to remove the old part and install the replacement. Andersen’s 200 and 400 Series warranty expressly says replacement parts are provided with labor not included.

Pella says its product warranties cover labor for the first two years after purchase, while the length of product coverage varies by component.

Renewal by Andersen takes a different approach in its replacement-window warranty. Its limited warranties include 20 years on standard glass and Fibrex® material, 10 years on components and two years on professional installation, with parts, labor and installation services included for valid warranty claims.

The company also emphasizes that transferability and installation coverage should be evaluated alongside the length of a warranty—not treated as separate afterthoughts.

A Warranty Claim Still Depends on the Cause of the Problem

A warranty generally addresses covered manufacturing, material, workmanship or installation defects. It does not automatically cover every broken or deteriorated window.

Pella, for example, says modifications that contribute to a defect are not covered, and failure to follow applicable installation or maintenance requirements can affect coverage under its written warranties. That is why documenting the window’s condition and identifying the product before making a claim matters.

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Which warranty details should homeowners compare?

Before choosing between Andersen and Pella, get the exact written warranty for the product being quoted. Check:

• Glass coverage: How long does it last, and what glass defects qualify?
• Frame coverage: Is the frame covered for the same period as the glass?
• Hardware: Are locks, handles, balances and weatherstripping included?
• Labor: Does the manufacturer pay labor, and for how long?
• Installation: Is installation separately warranted?
• Transferability: Does coverage follow the house, and does the term change after a sale?
• Exclusions: Look for maintenance, modifications, storage, installation and geographic restrictions.
• Claim requirements: Keep the purchase documentation, product identification and warranty itself.

For homeowners, the most useful warranty isn’t necessarily the one with the biggest number. It is the one whose coverage matches the component most likely to fail and whose claim process is clear.

If your windows are already showing condensation between panes, damaged frames, air leakage or operating problems, the next step is to determine whether the issue calls for a repair or full replacement. Renewal by Andersen offers a free in-home consultation with an evaluation of existing windows and a written price for replacement options.

Fans of popular Cheez-It and Club crackers varieties are in for a treat!

On Tuesday, Mars Snacking revealed plans to relaunch several cult favorites in first-of-its-kind packaging that resembles another iconic offering from the brand: Pringles.

Yup, the famous cylindrical container typically filled with swoop-shaped potato crisps is taking on a new role that Mars is touting as a “major upgrade” for fans of the two cracker brands—especially those who tend to grab them as a snack on the go.

Cheez-It and Club Crackers Are Getting an All-New Canister Lineup

Long gone are the days when consumers had to choose between standard or pantry-sized (7- or 12.4-ounce) packages of Cheez-Its and their individually wrapped bags, single-serving cans, or Club’s 11-ounce boxes of its Minis crackers, as the snacking giant is officially rolling out a new canister lineup for grab-and-go convenience.

“Easy, on-the-go snacking is a top need for our fans,” Nicole Sorensen, VP of marketing, Crackers at Mars Snacking, shared in a Sept. 8 press release. “By bringing these popular Cheez-It and Club crackers to this grab-and-go format, we’re giving people a simple way to enjoy their favorites anywhere, anytime.”

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The new canister lineup includes:

• Cheez-It Original crackers: The iconic Cheez-It crackers are made with 100% real cheese and baked to crispy perfection for that crunchy, cheesy, salty flavor in every bite.
• Cheez-It Grooves Minis Sharp White Cheddar crackers: A brand-new mini version of the beloved Grooves crackers, featuring deep ridges for a maxed-out crunch and the bold flavor of sharp white cheddar.
• Club Minis Original crackers: The light, flaky, buttery taste of Club crackers, now in a mini size that makes it easy to snack on, share and serve.

Cheez-It and Club crackers are hitting store shelves in new convenient, portable canisters beginning this month.

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Mars, Inc. said fans can find its new cans of Cheez-It and Club crackers at retailers nationwide starting this month for a suggested retail price of $2.69 (the exact size of the canisters is currently unclear). Those who prefer the boxed versions, fear not! The new to-go formats aren’t a replacement; they’re an addition—so you can continue to purchase standard and larger, family-size boxes at your preferred stores.

What do you think of the brands’ updated offerings? Will they be as much of a game-changer as the parent company hopes? Let us know in the comments!

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September is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating its first-ever National Bring the Joy Day, and the bakery chain is marking the occasion the best way it knows how: with free cake.

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Nothing Bundt Cakes will give away free Confetti Bundtlets at every one of its bakeries across North America. With hundreds of locations participating, that adds up to more than 250,000 personal-sized cakes being handed out in a single day.

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The giveaway is part of Nothing Bundt Cakes’ larger 10 Million Bites of Joy celebration, a six-week campaign filled with cake giveaways, samples, fundraising events and other surprises. But if free cake is what you’re after, Sept. 15 is the date you’ll want to circle.

How to Get a Free Bundtlet at Nothing Bundt Cakes

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Getting your free cake couldn’t be much easier. On Sept. 15, the first 300 guests at each participating Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery will receive a free Confetti Bundtlet.

There’s no complicated rewards offer to navigate or purchase required to score the freebie. Show up at your local bakery and, as long as you’re among the first 300 guests, you’ll walk away with a free personal-sized Confetti Bundt Cake.

The cakes are available while supplies last, so this probably isn’t the day to wait until after work to make your Nothing Bundt Cakes run. Bakery hours vary by location, so check your nearest bakery’s opening time ahead of Sept. 15 and plan accordingly.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes’ 10 Million Bites of Joy Celebration

National Bring the Joy Day is just one piece of a much bigger celebration.

Nothing Bundt Cakes’ 10 Million Bites of Joy campaign has already kicked off and runs through Oct. 4, with the company planning to share 10 million bites of cake through giveaways, in-store samples, fundraising efforts, community events and other surprise-and-delight experiences.

The six-week celebration brings together Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries across North America, but the Sept. 15 giveaway is easily one of the sweetest reasons to join in.

And while Confetti is the only flavor being handed out for free during National Bring the Joy Day, that’s not exactly a bad consolation prize. The colorful cake is finished with Nothing Bundt Cakes’ signature cream cheese frosting and comes in the bakery’s personal-sized Bundtlet format.

Just remember the magic number is 300. Once your local bakery hands out 300 Confetti Bundtlets on Sept. 15, the free cake party is over—so don’t wait until your afternoon commute to swing by your nearest location.

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Multiple acts originally set to participate in a comedy festival in Portugal have announced they will no longer appear at the event, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Per THR, the MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest (AKA the Lisbon International Humour Festival) is currently being rocked by several attendees dropping out from the Jerry Seinfeld-headlined event.

For instance, actress Inês Aires Pereira revealed that her show Namastê was being removed from the festival this past Saturday. Regarding the reason for her cancellation, Pereira said that “one of the names [featured at the festival] insistently defends ideas and acts that I consider indefensible.”

Pereira followed up by posting on social media, “We cannot relativize or normalize a genocide,” likely referencing the continuing war in Gaza.

Other acts to drop out of the festival include “Tributo Pop”, the group Conjunto Cuca Monga, comedian Pedro Tochas and visual artist Vhils. Additionally, the comedy duo Cebola Mol, comprised of members Eduardo Madeira and Filipe Homem Fonseca, shared they were no longer appearing at the festival, writing on social media, “We will celebrate justice, freedom and joy with you on another occasion.”

The cancellations come after Jerry Seinfeld’s outspoken support of Israel during the war on Iran resulted in a fair amount of public scrutiny for the beloved stand-up comedian.

Most notably, the comedian received significant controversy for likening the Free Palestine movement to the Ku Klux Klan during an event at Duke University last year.

“Free Palestine is, to me, just — you’re free to say you don’t like Jews,” Seinfeld said at the time. “Just say you don’t like Jews. By saying ‘Free Palestine,’ you’re not admitting what you really think. So it’s actually — compared to the Ku Klux Klan, I’m actually thinking the Klan is actually a little better here because they can come right out and say, ‘We don’t like Blacks, we don’t like Jews.’ Okay, that’s honest.”

1000-Lb Roomies star Jasmine “Jaz” Wallac has faced continued health challenges in Season 2 — however, her family feared the worst after she refused to leave her bed during her birthday party.

Ahead of the Sept. 8 episode of 1000-Lb Roomies, TLC shared a sneak peek of Jaz and her BFF/roommate Nesha Harris‘ joint birthday celebration with friends and family.

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Jaz lost muscle mass while using a GLP-1 and underwent weight loss surgery, resulting in several falls and ongoing mobility issues. This fear of ending up back at the hospital left her unwilling to move from her bedroom to the living room during the birthday party.

“We need to get some shots popping,” Nesha declared in the clip, as friends and family sat near Jaz on her bed. “It’s going to be about 5 minutes, probably 5 minutes until the food is ready. Make your way out to the living room!”

Jaz’s sister, Shay, then said, “Jaz, you want to go to the living room?” to which Jaz replied that she didn’t. “I’m good,” she insisted.

In a confessional with producers, Shay shared, “I know Jaz has been unable to walk for a minute, but she’s not paralyzed. So with the help of us and her family, I feel like she can get up.”

Back in the bedroom, Shay pointed out that five people were there to help her move from the bedroom to the living room. “Maybe I should go get the wheelchair right now,” she said.

“Maybe you shouldn’t go get the wheelchair,” Jaz replied.

‘1000-Lb Roomies’ Jaz Family Fears the Worst After She Refuses to Leave Bed (Exclusive Clip) (1:41)

To producers, Shay added, “I just feel like at this moment, she’s being stubborn,” before getting emotional. “My biggest fear is her in bed. If she stays there, who knows what will happen.”

Another woman at the birthday party shared, “I do give Jaz tough love, but it’s coming from a good spot. And I’m pushing her because I don’t want her stuck in that bed. I don’t want that bed to be her life.”

That’s when Jaz revealed why she refused help in moving to the living room.

“If any of my friends helped me to try and stand up and get into the wheelchair, I don’t think it would work,” she explained. “Because they’re not professionals. You can really hurt yourself, you know what I’m saying? It can really f–k you up. And I’m not celebrating my birthday in no god d–n hospital.”

Catch the new episodes of 1000-Lb Roomies on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC and streaming the next day on HBO Max.

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Teri Hatcher is opening up about her quiet dating life.

The beloved actress, 61, who got her start on The Love Boat in the ’80s, went on to star in the ABC television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as the Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane alongside Dean Cain, who played Superman and Clark Kent. Hatcher resurrected her career with her starring role in the iconic ensemble Desperate Housewives, on which she played Susan Mayer. Now living in London to play Miranda Priestly in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada, the star just told HELLO! that she hasn’t been on a date in 7 years.

“Oh my god, I’m so single. I go through life with an open heart and I would never say never, but I don’t date. I don’t go on dates, I don’t look to go on dates. I haven’t been on a date in… I don’t think I’m exaggerating if I say seven years. I have such a giant community of beautiful friends and most of my girlfriends who are my age I’ve known for at least 30 years, and they’re mostly married,” she noted, adding that she did have a six-month relationship with a British man.

“There really isn’t a new source of people. Sometimes if I go to a charity event, I’ll think, “Oh, maybe I’ll meet a like-minded person that cares about curing cancer,” but I don’t,” she continued.

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Hatcher Called Out Celebs Who Deny Plastic Surgery

Last year, Hatcher made a bold statement about how she wants her fellow celebrities who deny they’ve had plastic surgery to just be honest.

In her appearance on an episode of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show, hosted by Michael and Lauryn Bosstick, Hatcher got candid about why she wants people to tell the truth.

“Being a woman is hard…aging is hard,” Hatcher explained, PEOPLE reported. That said, she went on to say that she doesn’t “love when people aren’t truthful about [getting cosmetic work done]. I respect your privacy, but the only reason is when you’re famous and you lie, you’re sort of making the rest of us feel bad about ourselves, because we look at you and we go, ‘I guess I’m not drinking enough water’ and that is unfair.”

Hatcher said that “many of us are comparing ourselves to what this fake perfect life that people are putting out on their Instagrams or Facebooks.”

She Feels Aging is Hard Enough

Starting her sixties, Hatcher believes aging is difficult enough without hearing false statements from everyone.

“When I look in the mirror and I think [about] what is lacking, what am I still struggling with, what would I like to be better at…how can I find peace…my answer is not a facelift. My answer to myself is internal work, it’s intellectual work, it’s emotional work,” she explained.

The actress went on to say that if she felt like tweaking the “wrinkles” on her “neck” was the answer, she’d likely change them.

“I have no judgment about it, but I know what I’m searching for. I just know that I have growth to continue to do as a human. My instinct isn’t that the answer is in plastic surgery, which is why I’m not doing it,” she added.

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There’s something about the seasons changing that always puts you in a mood for comfort-food favorites. The turning of the leaves and crisp autumn breeze almost instantly float a scent of warm apple pie through the air (or is it just me?), even if it isn’t there. As grocery lists are filling up with ingredients to whip up your favorite fall meals, let your playlist reflect the season, too—starting with a vintage hit that sounds just as sweet as your favorite fall treat.

In 1967, Jay & The Techniques released their song “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie,” and decades later, it stands as one of the best autumn songs ever made. It reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6. Written by Maurice Irby, Jr. and arranged by Joe Renzetti, it sold over a million copies and became the group’s signature smash.

Speaking to its timelessness, the track was ranked among the “best songs for the fall” in a roundup of “20 autumn classics,” published by uDiscoverMusic in October 2025.

“Due to the autumnal flavor of its title’s contents, Jay & The Techniques’ ‘Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie’ is a welcome feature of many a Halloween playlist. In reality, though, the Pennsylvanian outfit’s signature hit tastes good any time,” the publication wrote of the choice. Describing it as “a brassy and infectious soul-infused pop hit,” the outlet noted that the song “became a staple of Britain’s Northern soul scene during the early 70s.”

Telling the playful, classic story of a man enamored with a woman whose attention he can’t seem to keep, he vows to continue to follow her until he can earn her love.

“Apple, peaches, pumpkin pie / You were young and so was I / Now that we’ve grown up it seems / You just keep ignoring me, oh-whoa,” the lyrics express, per Genius. “I’ll find you anywhere you go / I’m gonna look high and low / You can’t escape this love of mine / Anytime.”

The historic band formed in Allentown, Penn., became one of the first racially integrated pop groups, comprising original members lead singer, founder, and namesake Jay Proctor, vocalist and co-founder George “Lucky” Lloyd, lead guitarist Dante Dancho, bass guitarist Chuck Crowl, drummer Karl Landis (Lippowitsch), saxophonist Ronnie Goosley, and trumpet player Jon Walsh.

The story of how the group—who simply went by The Techniques at the time—got a hit in “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie” is a surprising one, given the fact that it was solely Proctor who attended the studio session.

After being turned down by a few artists, including Nashville’s Bobby Hebb, the song was given to Proctor by producer Jerry Ross. There was just one problem: “I didn’t like ‘Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie,’” Proctor admitted to Rebeat magazine. “I’m a very soulful singer, and there wasn’t any soul in that song at all. I didn’t want to sing about no damn fruit!”

But instead of fighting the recording or turning it down, he took Ross’ instruction and went with it. “I’m raw off the street, I don’t know anything about music, so I just opened my mouth and whatever came out, came out. Well, whatever came out pleased him, so we got to release it,” Proctor told the outlet.

Unbeknownst to the band, upon the song’s release, the record’s label noted it was by Jay & the Techniques, a name change orchestrated by Ross. “I think Jerry changed it because there was Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Martha and the Vandellas, and he just didn’t like that single-name thing. It wasn’t that I was the leader of the group, just the lead singer on the song. Then it didn’t make sense to change it back after the song was a hit,” Proctor explained to Rebeat.

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No matter how many times I watch Grease, that final musical number at the high school carnival where they bust out with “You’re the One That I Want” always gets me, especially the fashion. Sandy’s black off-the-shoulder top, the leather pants, the red lip—it’s so chic and, honestly, works just as well for a night out in 2026 as when Olivia Newton-John wore it in 1978. It proves sometimes the simplest pieces never go out of style, and an all-black getup just works.

Old Navy clearly got the memo because the retailer just added the cutest off-the-shoulder knit top to its stores and, yes, it’s available in black (as well as a couple of other sweet colorways).

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Off-the-Shoulder Fitted Top, $9.99 (original $19.99) at Old Navy

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This off-the-shoulder top has an easy, fitted silhouette that feels sleek while still acting casual. The straight neckline highlights the shoulders, while the waist-length cut makes it an easy pairing with high-rise jeans, loose-fitting pants or a skirt. Plus, it comes in three different colorways—black, rose and earthen—so you can keep things classic or add a little color to your wardrobe.

The fabric blend is made with 57 percent cotton for a soft, comfortable feel, along with 38 percent recycled polyester and 5 percent spandex for a little stretch so you get a more custom fit. It’s also machine washable, making it a pretty low-maintenance addition to your closet.

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One Old Navy reviewer does mention she has to fuss with the top every time she moves her arms because it rolls up onto her shoulders. This feels like a really annoying problem to deal with, but there are a couple of simple solutions. To keep everything in place, try a few pieces of double-sided fashion tape along the inner edge to help anchor it to your skin. Or you can even try silicone body tape if regular fashion tape isn’t quite strong enough.

Now, if you want a more permanent fix, a tailor can add a narrow strip of elastic inside the neckline to give it a little more staying power. Considering this top is currently 50 percent off, if you love it but don’t want the hassle, spending a little to have it tailored is worth it.

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In 1978, Bob Seger’’s 10th studio album featured a road trip gem. “Hollywood Nights,” the second single from Seger’s Stranger in Town, had a wide appeal, so much so that a ‘70s teen idol recorded a cover of it 25 years later.

Written by Seger, “Hollywood Nights” had all the makings of a rock hit: a high-energy riff, urgent vocals about a fleeting romance, and an open-road feel that translated perfectly to arena rock performances. The song reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1983 and remains one of Seger’s best-known songs.

“Hollywood Nights” came to Seger while he was driving.

In an interview with Classic Rock, the music legend recalled, “I was out in Los Angeles and I was just beginning to record Stranger In Town. I had a house out in the Hollywood Hills. I could see the city from my house. I’d be driving up there in the Hollywood Hills, just driving along, and then suddenly: ‘Hollywood nights, Hollywood Hills, above all the lights, Hollywood nights’. It just came right into my head.”

“So I turned right around and drove home, and I’m singing this in my head thinking: “Don’t forget it, don’t forget it! Don’t turn on the radio!” he laughed. “I get home, and I sing it into my little cassette recorder. ‘Okay, that’s a good start. It’s high energy and it’s gonna be fun.'”

“It’s very seldom that I’m driving in a car and something rolls into my head, but that song did,” Seger added. “That was one that came out of nowhere.”

“Hollywood Nights” attracted music fans from all music genres—including David Cassidy. Decades later, the former teen idol, best known for his hits with the Partridge Family, began to cover Seger’s song during his live shows.

A 2003 article for the Kokomo Tribune noted that the rock song “perfectly captures the essence” of the years Cassidy spent as a teenager growing up in California. It was also teased that Cassidy was considering recoding “Hollywood Nights” for his next album but was “unsure” if the rock classic would “fit in with the midnight mood” he had in mind for the album.

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Cassidy ultimately recorded “Hollywood Nights” for his final studio album A Touch of Blue, later that year, giving the song his own pop-rock spin.

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Seger has written and recorded numerous road trip anthems over his long career—“Roll Me Away,” “Against the Wind” and “Travelin’ Man,” just to name a few. But 48 years later, “Hollywood Nights” may be his truest road trip hit of all. Inspired by an actual joyride, the song is an enduring favorite that still makes fans want to turn up the music and hit the open road.

Related: 1983 Classic Rock Hit, Inspired by a Motorcycle Trip, Remains an Anthem for the Open Road 43 Years Later

Gilbert Arenas isn’t exactly known for quietly letting his name get dragged into a controversy. He danced his way out of jail last year after a supposed underground Poker scandal, and now, his name has come up again. He wasted no time responding, y’all. When former Boston Celtics star Glen “Big Baby” Davis mentioned him while making allegations about other NBA players and the league’s massive health care fraud case, Agent Zero responded exactly how you might expect.

Arenas denied having anything to do with the scheme, but he couldn’t leave it there. The former Washington Wizards star joked that he actually had “stolen” millions from the NBA before, just not in the way Davis was suggesting.

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Gilbert Arenas Fires Back at Glen Davis’ Claims

Davis made the allegations during a recent appearance on the Locked In With Ian Bick podcast, where he discussed his conviction and time in federal prison for his role in a scheme involving fraudulent claims submitted to the NBA’s Health and Welfare Benefit Plan.

Davis claimed many more former players were investigated than ultimately faced charges and specifically named Arenas, Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, Corey Maggette and Cuttino Mobley while arguing that others escaped the consequences he faced.

Those are Davis’ allegations. Arenas was not charged in the health care fraud case, and Davis did not provide evidence showing that Arenas participated in the scheme.

Arenas quickly made his position clear.

“When you say Gilbert Arenas, me?” he said in a video response, according to Basketball Network.

Then came the very Agent Zero part.

“The only money that I’ve ever stolen was that NBA contract money,” Arenas joked.

He was referring to the massive contract he signed with the Washington Wizards and the millions he continued collecting while sidelined. Arenas joked that he was paid $66 million while sitting, before turning the punchline back on Davis.

In other words, Arenas wasn’t interested in letting Davis connect him to the fraud scheme, but he was perfectly willing to roast his own NBA career while denying it.

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What Happened in the NBA Health Care Fraud Case?

The controversy Arenas has now been pulled into dates back years.

Federal prosecutors charged more than 20 former NBA players in connection with a scheme involving fraudulent medical and dental reimbursement claims submitted to the league’s health care plan.

Davis was convicted in 2023 on multiple fraud-related charges and later sentenced to 40 months in prison. He served 17 months before being released in March 2026.

During his new interview, Davis argued that he was treated more harshly than others and claimed numerous players were investigated without facing the same consequences. Some of the players he named have since pushed back.

Arenas’ response is particularly notable because the former All-Star has built a second act in media around the same unfiltered personality that made him one of the NBA’s most unpredictable stars.

Even when confronted with an allegation involving a federal fraud case, apparently Agent Zero is still going to respond like Agent Zero.

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Laura Nyro wrote and released one of the most recognizable wedding-inspired songs in 1966, and it would become a major charting hit for another group that felt connected to its lyrics.

Ever heard of the popular phrase “wedding bell blues” that’s often used by a hopeful young woman waiting for her boyfriend to propose or counting the days until her grand wedding? The phrase actually came from a hit song written by Nyro.

At only 18-years-old, Nyro was already making herself known as a songwriter with previous hits “And When I Die” and “Blowing Away.” Nyro soon developed the track “Wedding Bell Blues” in 1966 and had originally recorded it for her debut album, More Than a New Discovery.

Nyro was inspired by a real-life story that she remembers from when she was younger, involving an affair. She was a good friend of Arrows’ Alan Merrill due to having grown up together, and Merrill’s uncle later married Nyro’s aunt. “Wedding Bell Blues” mentions a Bill character, who was actually based on the real-life actor Bill Carter and his involvement with Merrill’s mother.

“Around 1958 or so, my mom was dating a married man named Bill Carter, a B-film actor. He was married to Trink Wiman, heiress to the John Deere fortune. My mom and Bill co-owned a jazz club named The Night Owl (not the Greenwich Village rock venue) and were having a very passionate and public relationship,” said Merrill to SongFacts.

“The club was quite possibly funded by Ms. Wiman’s money. The affair was so serious in fact that Trink had private detectives invade our apartment at 800 Grand Concourse (Bronx) in 1958, I was there and remember it. The ensuing newspaper scandal was the reason we left to reside in Europe for many years.”

He went on to add that Nyro heard about the story growing up, with his mother confirming it years later when talking about the singer. His mother wasn’t amused by the lyrics, but Nyro was spot on in getting it right.

Sadly, Nyro’s version stalled on the charts, which is believed to have been due to arranger Herb Bernstein. He didn’t allow Nyro to use her original arrangement because of its changing tempos and thinking it wasn’t a good fit as a commercial track. Two years later, “Wedding Bell Blues” was revived thanks to The 5th Dimension.

The group’s producer, Bones Howe, was good friends with Nyro and had the group record a number of her songs before. “Wedding Bell Blues” was a no-brainer, especially as members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. were engaged at the time but had not set a wedding date. 

The 5th Dimension’s cover of Nyro’s track landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also topped Cash Box and the overseas New Zealand chart. Its popularity also spiked due to McCoo and Davis Jr.’s singing arrangement during live TV performances.

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With her smash hit “Choosin’ Texas” securing its 21st week atop the Billboard Hot 100, country star Ella Langley is officially seven days away from an all-time music milestone. The talented young breakout artist is now one single week shy of tying the longest-running No. 1 reign in the chart’s 68-year history. It is an incredible tracking run that traces all the way back to August 4, 1958, when Ricky Nelson’s “Poor Little Fool” became the very first track to lead the newly launched music list. 

Now, Langley’s breakout anthem is on the verge of matching Mariah Carey’s ultimate 22-week holiday record for “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Recorded in Tennessee, “Choosin’ Texas” has navigated a unique whirlwind of streaming and radio success since it first led the pack on Valentine’s Day. The track has run up its 21 weeks nonconsecutively over a 31-week span, encompassing six distinct ascents back to the number one spot. This marks the absolute most climbs for any single song over a single release cycle in Billboard history, breaking out of a tie with Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” 

The song’s massive crossover appeal continues to dominate American airplay, bulleting at No. 4 on Adult Pop Airplay and No. 7 on Pop Airplay, while locking down the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart for a 39th week. Langley’s historic run fuels an unprecedented era of country dominance, with Stella Lefty’s “Boston” holding at No. 2 and Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” steady at No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart. 

Whether Langley can hold her position for just seven more days to equal Carey’s legendary milestone remains the single biggest question in music today. For now, this spectacular Tennessee-recorded smash has firmly cemented this specific decade as country music’s most dominant era across the entire United States of America. 

Tracker is returning to CBS next month, but things may look slightly different for Colter Shaw.

Ahead of the Tracker season 4 premiere, executive producer Elwood Reid shared what potential changes may be on the horizon for our favorite rewardist, including a storyline shift that would shake up his love life in a way we haven’t seen before.

Up until now, Colter Shaw has largely operated as a “lone wolf,” occasionally crossing paths with Billie Matalon, played by his real-life wife, Sofia Pernas. He also works closely with Reenie Greene, portrayed by Fiona Rene, with whom he shares a complicated past and lingering chemistry. Previous seasons have also explored his history with former love interest Camille Picket, played by Floriana Lima.

However, there’s no serious, stable and long-term love interest—yet.

That may all change with season 4, as Reid told Us Weekly, “One of the things I think we’re trying to do this year is open up life outside of the office.”

“With Colter, we’re going to see the buds of a relationship forming,” he expressed, which is nice, since a lot of the strongest scenes involve Colter working alongside his team, which also includes his brother, Russell Shaw, played by fan-favorite guest star Jensen Ackles, and his IT right-hand man, Randy, played by Chris Lee.

“That’s one thing that I think is unique to this season, which is we just never see Colter in a social and possibly romantic situation outside of the Billie universe,” Reid noted, expressing that the situation would be “much different” from his relationship with Billie.

Reid continued, “Then the other thing, which is just an overall theme of the show, is how can we test and challenge Colter morally and physically.”

Colter spends much of his time living out of his Airstream and traveling around the U.S. to take on cases, so the love interest would have to play into that lifestyle somehow. Audiences could also see Colter’s struggle to manage a full-time relationship with his unconventional job.

“We’re not just jumping right into it. We’re just showing the buds of it. This is the seed we’re planting, but what would happen if that relationship got leveraged against him somehow or that person or somebody close to that person got into a situation that needed Colter’s help?” Reid explained, questioning, “Would that blow the relationship up? Would that deepen the relationship?”

While Billie and Colter make sense on paper, they’re cut from the same cloth and “do the same thing, so they know the rules.” It’s fun to watch their dynamic on-screen, but they don’t have the staying power.

Reid wants to explore, “What would happen if you started to put strings on there?”

“And putting the Billie thing aside for a second, what would happen if there was someone who challenged him emotionally in a way where maybe his job comes into cross purposes with that? That’s the thing we’re toying with. We’ve shot two scenes with this person, so [we’re] just seeing if it’ll work,” he expressed.

Tracker, which premiered in 2024, will also see another major change as production moves from Vancouver to Los Angeles.

Tracker Season 4 will return to CBS on Sunday, October 4, at 9 pm. s

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