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What begins as a fun, spontaneous sing-along turns into a haunting snapshot of a family trying to freeze time in Sidney Lumet’s 1988 Oscar-nominated film,Running on Empty. Where some needle drops amplify a film, James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” completely undoes this one. 

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In just four minutes, the iconic “Fire and Rain” kitchen dance scene lays bare the film’s emotional core: a family bound by love, haunted by their past, and painfully aware that their time together is running out. This is why The Hollywood Reporter named the scene as one of the greatest needle drops in film history.

“Taylor’s musically sweet, lyrically devastating ballad is the perfect encapsulation of Sidney Lumet’s elegy to ’60s idealism,” THR writes. “Playing over the Pope family as they wash up after dinner, dancing and singing along, the song is both balm and burden.”

Released in September 1988, the classic drama stars River Phoenix, Christine Lahti, JuddHirsch, and Martha Plimpton. Nominated for two Academy Awards and the winner of one Golden Globe, Lumet’s film is a coming-of-age drama that follows Danny (Phoenix), a gifted teenager whose parents are 1960s radicals who endure a fugitive lifestyle with their two children. When Danny discovers his love of the piano and falls for his musicteacher’s daughter, he’s forced to choose between his family and the independence he yearns for.

The famous kitchen sequence comes about midway through the film. The scene sees Danny’s family and new girlfriend clear the table after a birthday dinner, then launch into a joyful sing-along to “Fire and Rain,” which is playing on the radio. Lumet holds the camera steady for several minutes for an unbroken shot, while deliberately contrasting the bittersweet moment with a song about loss, tragedy, and pain.

Released in the summer of 1970, Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” appeared on his sophomore album, Sweet Baby James. Deeply personal, the track unfolds over three verses: the first about the loss of a childhood friend, the second about Taylor’s heroin addiction, and the third about recovering at a mental hospital. The song hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, charting for 16 weeks and proving how deeply it resonated with fans. 

“I’m surprised really at how durable [the song] is, or how reliable the connection--the emotional connection it makes is,” Taylor once explained to NPR.

He added that writing the song was a massive relief and source of healing for him: “That song relieved a lot of tension," he said. "There [were] things that I needed to get rid of, or at least get out of me. … It was actually a relief, like a laugh or a sigh.”

With “Fire and Rain” turning 56 years old this summer, there’s no better time to revisit--or discover--Lumet’s film. It’s available on multiple streaming platforms. At the very least, watch the film’s pivotal scene that transforms Taylor's classic ballad into one of the greatest movie-music moments of all time.

Running on Empty is available to rent or buy on Prime Video. 

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt just shared a cryptic post to her Instagram Stories, and it’s making everyone wonder if her maternity leave is officially over.

Leavitt gave birth to her second child, daughter Viviana Riccio (with husband Nicholas Riccio), on May 1. Baby ‘Vivi’ joined almost-two-year-old brother Niko Riccio (born on July 10, 2024), making their family a party of four. The mom of two posted Vivi’s birth announcement on May 7, sharing a precious mommy-daughter pic and writing, “She is perfect and healthy, and her big brother is joyfully adjusting to life with his new baby sister. We are enjoying every moment on our blissful newborn bubble.”

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Based on Leavitt’s social media, she, Nicholas, Niko, and Vivi stayed in that “newborn bubble” for quite some time. On June 8, she posted a cute carousel of family photos, including sweet snapshots on the beach and at home. 

Her first public appearance sans Niko and Vivi was at UFC Freedom 250 fight night. Leavitt shared photos of herself and her husband, Nicholas, captioning the post, “Mom + Dad night out.” While Karoline wasn’t at the White House in an official capacity, it appears she may have returned to her job just over one week later. 

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Leavitt posted a selfie to her Instagram Stories on Monday evening. Even though the 28-year-old sharing a pic of herself isn’t exactly news, the context of this photo is notable. 

The image is clearly a shot of Leavitt on a TV monitor. And that’s not the only clue. The Press Secretary also added a location (Fox News) and set the clip to AC/DC’s ‘Back In Black’ (she’s wearing a black button-down top). 

If you weren’t tuned in to Fox News on June 22, you may have missed what seems to be Leavitt’s return from maternity leave. Of course, if you didn’t catch her live, Fox News shared videos on X of Leavitt talking to Sean Hannityabout Donald Trump’s talks with Iran and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. 

The new mom (for the second time) did say to Hannity, “Well, the baby is certainly much more enjoyable to talk about, Sean,” before starting in on the algae issue. 

Leavitt is yet to formally announce her return from maternity leave.

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As an apartment-dweller, I know the FOMO (fear of missing out) that comes from watching backyard bird feeders on social media while your own “outdoor space” is non-existent. Watching birds up close can be surprisingly fun, but it’s not always easy to access when you’re working with windows instead of a yard. To attract the local wildlife, you’ll need to think outside of the typical bird boxes, houses, and baths towards a modern solution like the Nature Gear Acrylic Clear Window Bird Feeder.

This feeder attaches directly to your glass, letting you watch birds land, eat, and linger just inches away. Even better, Amazon has it on sale for $15 ahead of Prime Day, marked down 50% from its original $31 price tag, making it a low-cost way to change your point of view. 

Nature Gear Acrylic Clear Window Bird Feeder, From $15 (was $31) at Amazon

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Designed for close-up viewing from inside the home, this acrylic window bird feeder turns an everyday window into a front-row seat to bird activity, drawing in a steady rotation of small species such as cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, and robins. The fully transparent construction keeps the focus entirely on the birds, offering an unobstructed view as they feed and interact with each other. Whether mounted in a kitchen above the sink, beside a living room couch, or next to a home office desk, it transforms any idle window view into an active and engaging landing zone.

Made from durable, weather-resistant acrylic, the feeder is engineered to withstand outdoor exposure while staying crystal clear over time. Strong suction cups anchor it securely to glass, helping it stay in place through shifting temperatures, wind, and daily environmental changes. A removable, double-compartment sliding bowl adds a layer of flexibility, making it easy to switch between seed types or offer mealworms, while also simplifying refills and routine cleaning.

Feathered friends and avid birdwatchers alike enjoyed this “easy-to-install” feeder, saying that the acrylic is “crystal clear” and allows them to get “up close and personal” with the locals. “The clear acrylic design allows for an up-close, unobstructed view of the birds, which has turned my window into a live nature show,” one shopper wrote. 

That same shopper added, “The sliding tray makes refilling super easy and mess-free, and the strong suction cups keep the feeder securely attached to the window, even during windy and rainy weather.”

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When you want to birdwatch without a backyard, the $15 Nature Gear Acrylic Clear Window Bird Feeder brings the activity right to your glass. Shop it at Amazon now while it’s 50% off.

Full Houseand Fuller House star Jodie Sweetin is opening up about being diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

In an appearance on the June 16 episode of actor Michael Rosenbaum's podcast, Inside of You, Sweetin shared that she was struggling with anxiety and perimenopause during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

"I'm pretty sure somewhere in there, like, a small nervous breakdown," said Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner, with a laugh.

She said she began going to therapy, and her therapist asked her if she had "ever been evaluated for ADHD." Sweetin suggested that she never considered that she had ADHD until her two daughters, Zoie, 18, and Beatrix, 15, "were struggling with it." Sweetin said that after looking at her children's evaluation scores, she realized she likely also had ADHD.

"I went to have [my daughters] tested, and I looked at all of the scores. I was like, 'I would score myself higher on all of these things than I probably would them,'" said Sweetin on the podcast episode.

Sweetin said after she was diagnosed with ADHD, she was prescribed a low dose of Ritalin. The actress said she immediately felt a sense of relief after taking the medication. She explained that before the medication, she had a constant internal dialogue of shame because she couldn't do certain tasks like making a dentist appointment or remembering to eat.

"It's like your feet are frozen in concrete and someone is screaming at you to get up while simultaneously screaming at you that you won't and you're a piece of s--t because you can't," said the 44-year-old. "And within an hour of taking my meds that first day, I cried because the noise in my head finally quieted. And I could go about my day without feeling like I'm having to, literally, haul my body through everything that I'm doing, in order to focus, in order to get it done, in order to like start something or finish. I called my psychiatrist the next week, and I was like, 'Oh my god, this is life-changing. I can't even believe that I waited this long.'"

Sweetin, who is now sober, also shared she believed that her ADHD is the reason "stimulants were always [her] drug of choice" when she went through substance abuse issues.

"What I realized is that was my brain looking for the thing that it doesn't have in all the wrong places," explained Sweetin while recording the Inside of You episode.

One of Today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle answers will have you brushing up on your internet slang. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you're working on today's Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Baseball officials — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

5 Across: Singer/songwriter Kahan with the 2026 #1 album "The Great Divide" —HINT: Starts with the letter "N"

6 Across: Shade of orangeish pink — HINT: Ends with the letter "L"

8 Across: Voice of the smartphone generation? — HINT: Ends with the letter "I"

9 Across: Partner channel of ABC — HINT: Starts with the letter "E"

Related: 16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours

NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Someone giving off old guy vibes, in Gen Z slang — HINT: Ends with the letter "C"

2 Down: Tallest animal in North America — HINT: Starts with the letter "M"

3 Down: Setting for "Ratatouille" — HINT: Starts with the letter "P"

4 Down: #, in music — HINT: Ends with the letter "P"

7 Down: ___-Manuel Miranda — HINT: Starts with the letter "L"

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Baseball officials — UMPS

5 Across: Singer/songwriter Kahan with the 2026 #1 album "The Great Divide" —NOAH

6 Across: Shade of orangeish pink — CORAL

8 Across: Voice of the smartphone generation? — SIRI

9 Across: Partner channel of ABC — ESPN

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Someone giving off old guy vibes, in Gen Z slang — UNC

2 Down: Tallest animal in North America — MOOSE

3 Down: Setting for "Ratatouille" — PARIS

4 Down: #, in music— SHARP

7 Down: ___-Manuel Miranda — LIN

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There's no question that David Gates is one of the most beloved singer-songwriters of all time. It's been over 50 years since Bread first topped the charts, but the sound of his unmistakable voice is still bringing fans joy, and tracks like "Make It With You" and "If" remain among the most popular soft rock hits in history. Then, of course, there’s the iconic classic, “Baby I’m-A Want You.”

Interestingly, while Bread’s album of the same name wasn’t released until January 1972, the song “Baby I’m-A Want You” was actually released several months earlier, in October of 1971. As a result, the track was already a hit before the album even came out. One of the band’s highest charting singles ever, “Baby I’m-A Want You” peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went all the way to the top of Easy Listening Chart, helping to boost the success of the album “Baby I’m-A Want You” (which also peaked at #3).

But as Gates himself explained years earlier, the song almost sounded very different.

"I had written the song on piano, and when we recorded it on piano, it had no life,” he recalled, per Songfacts.

“I went home demoralizeed, because I knew it was a good song. So I tried it on guitar and raised it a whole key, then redid it. It made all the difference in the world," he added.

As for that distinct title and chorus, Gates decided to turn “baby I’m gonna want you” into “baby I’m-a want you” while he was trying out different combinations of syllables to see which fit best with the melody. Since “I’m-a” worked for that line, he used it again:

Baby, I'm-a want you
Baby, I'm-a need you
You're the only one I care enough to hurt about
Maybe I'm-a crazy, but I just can't live with out
Your lovin' and affection, givin' me direction
Like a guiding light to help me through my darkest hour

Naturally, “Baby I’m-A Want You” was popular with fans, but it won critics over, too. In fact, at the time of its release, both Cash Box and Record World called the song a “return” to the band’s “original sound.”

In his review of the album for Rolling Stone, David Lubin praised the song "Baby I'm-A Want You" as superior to earlier tunes like "Make It With You" (even if the title puzzled him somewhat).

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"I've given a lot of thought to how David Gates came up with a title like 'Baby I'm-A Want You,' and all I can figure is that either he just had bad need of an extra syllable, or he was making some sort of phonetic tribute to Paul McCartney's 'Maybe I'm Amazed,'" Lubin quipped.

Comments on a YouTube performance clip of Bread performing "Baby I'm-A Want You" proved the song is still resonating with listeners, even those who were born decades later.

"I'm 28 and still listening to this 51+ year old song. It calms your soul," wrote one fan, with a second adding, "I'm 22 and i consider this song to be a masterpiece."

"30 years old, and if I ever get remarried, would love to hear this at my reception," yet another person commented.

"Baby I'm-A Want You" is a big streaming hit: At the time of this writing, it's been streamed 146,064,719 times on Spotify alone.

Related: 1971 No. 1 Soft Rock Anthem From One of the 'Greatest Albums of All Time' Became an Era-Defining Classic

The Gin Blossoms were one of the defining bands of the early 1990s, helping to shape the alternative rock sound of the era. Over 30 years after the release of the band’s iconic revenge love song "Hey Jealousy," frontman Robin Wilson is leaving fans in awe with his timeless performance of the 1993 hit, one of the defining anthems of the decade.

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Performing at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, the Gin Blossoms brought a wave of nostalgia back to the stage with a live performance of "Hey Jealousy." Viral social media posts of the intimate and energetic performance have left fans “in tears.” It’s not just the song’s themes of heartbreak and jealousy that resonated, but also Wilson’s ageless voice, which fans described as emotional and powerful.

“His voice sounds great,” gushed one fan. Another added, “They sound great.”

“This brought me to tears,” added another.

Related: 1993 Love Song Called 'The Dreamiest Single of the '90s' Is Finding New Fans Thanks to a 20-Year-Old Music Phenomenon

“Hey Jealousy” and the Band’s Breakthrough Success

Originally written by founding guitarist Doug Hopkins and later re-recorded for the band’s 1993 album New Miserable Experience, "Hey Jealousy" became a Top 25 Billboard Hot 100 hit. The song’s mix of melodic hooks and emotionally raw lyrics helped establish it as the band’s breakout single and a timeless anthem of heartbreak.

Released during the height of early-90s alternative rock and the rise of college radio, "Hey Jealousy" pushed the Gin Blossoms into mainstream success.

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Though the band officially disbanded in 1997, they reunited in 2001 and have continued performing and recording since then. They are currently part of a major co-headlining summer tour with Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors, with renewed interest in ‘90s music making the run one of Summer 2026’s most popular nostalgia tours.

Lasting Legacy of the Gin Blossoms

Thanks to streaming playlists, nostalgic TV soundtracks like Rooster, Shrinking, and Love Story, and continued radio play, ‘90s alternative bands like the Gin Blossoms continue to reach new audiences across multiple generations. The timeless appeal of songs like "Hey Jealousy" and Robin Wilson’s enduring vocal performance have helped cement the band’s place in modern pop culture.

Related: 1983 Hit Song Is Climbing the Charts Again Thanks to HBO Max's New Comedy

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Legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at his home in Manhattan at the age of 84. He was responsible for signing dozens of artists, including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen and others. Many of those artists paid tribute to Davis following the announcement of his passing.

One act, however, honored Davis in a song decades ago. The band was Aerosmith in the 1979 autobiographical rocker “No Surprize” (yes, Steven Tyler spelled “surprize” with a “z”) from the band’s album Night in the Ruts.

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“No Surprize” wasn’t released as a single and Night in the Ruts came at a fraught time for the band. Guitarist Joe Perry, who co-wrote the song with Tyler, left the band while the album was in the works and it stalled at No. 14 when it was released, although it eventually was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Assn. of America from sales of 1 million units.

In the song, Tyler recounts the band’s rise with lyrics about their meeting with the legendary music executive, then at Columbia Records.

“Nineteen seventy-one / We all heard the starters gun / New York was such a pity
But at Max's Kansas City we won / We all shot the shit at the bar
With Johnny O'Toole and his scar / And then old Clive Davis said
I'm surely gonna make us a star /I'm gonna make you a star
Just the way you are / But with all his style / I could see in his eyes
That we is goin' to trial / It was no surprise…”

It didn’t happen overnight, but Aerosmith did become stars after the song “Dream On,” from their 1973 debut album, was re-released as a single in 1975 and later reached No. 6 on the Hot 100.

By that time, however, Davis had left Columbia. He was fired from the label amid claims he used the label’s funds for his personal expenses.

Davis, of course, would have the last laugh, making history at Arista Records with a bevy of superstar signings including Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Whitney Houston and others.

Aerosmith wasn’t the only act to drop Davis’s name in a song over the years. Around the same time Aerosmith dropped “No Surprize,” Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead began to change the lyrics of the band’s “Jack Straw” from "we used to play for silver, now we play for life" to "we used to play for acid, now we play for Clive,” following the band’s move to Arista Records.

Eminem dropped a reference to Davis in his 2000 hit “The Real Slim Shady” and Busta Rhymes has a track on his 2001 album Genesis called "Intro" that features a staged phone call between music executive and the rapper.

Other mentions include NSYNC’s “Pop” from 2001, which includes a shoutout to Davis and his label J Records. In "Talk" by DJ Khaledfeaturing Kanye West & T-Pain from 2008, West gives a nod to the music legend’s parties with the line: “In the middle of the island, throwin' parties like Clive Davis..."

Another rapper also referred to the music executive in 2018. In the song "All I Know" by Nipsey Hussle featuring J Stone, the rapper and aspiring record mogul rapped, "I'm independent but my vision Clive Davis..."

Target is offering free Starbucks coffee in store on Tuesday, June 23!

Here’s how customers can claim their free drink before the offer ends.

How to get a free Starbucks coffee from Target

All customers have to do is visit a Starbucks Café at participating Target stores on June 23 to score a free tall brewed coffee or cold brew. And for those not in the mood for coffee, a Bullseye Cookie is available instead.

However, the limited-time offer is only available to Target Circle members, so interested customers must sign up for free here.

According to the retailer's website, the free version of Target Circle includes exclusive discounts and sales prices are automatically applied at checkout, 1% back on eligible purchases to use toward future Target runs, 5% off reward to use on a single purchase during your birthday month, and other perks.

RELATED: Starbucks Is Releasing a New Pink Bearista Cup and Fans Are Already Obsessed

More Starbucks deals ahead

On Monday, June 22, the coffeehouse announced the return of their sold-out Bearista cup—this time in a new bright pink color.

The Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cup is inspired by Starbucks’ fan-favorite Pink Drink and features a bear wearing a tiny white Starbucks hat and a strawberry-shaped straw topper.

For Starbucks Rewards Reserve members, the Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups will be available beginning July 9 on the online Starbucks shop, while supplies last.

The pink Bearista will then launch in Starbucks stores across the U.S. on July 13, also while supplies last. Customers will be limited to purchasing two items per person both in store and on the Starbucks online shop.

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Adding storage to your home doesn't necessarily require bulky furniture or a costly price tag that's way out of budget. If you've been looking for a chic, affordable way to add some organizational space to your living area or entryway, Walmart's top-rated Best Choice Products Reeded Storage Cabinet is on sale for over 60% off right now. Originally $236, the pretty two-door accent cabinet is available for just $89 as part of the retailer's Summer Deals event. 

Featuring sophisticated reeded doors and sleek, black metal handles, the cabinet has an upscale, elegant look that's sure to elevate any room. It comes in a gorgeous natural wood finish that blends easily with any style of decor, from farmhouse to modern. 

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At 31.5 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 32.5 inches high, the stylish sideboard is compact enough to fit in a range of spaces, including tight hallways, small bedrooms, and compact kitchens or bathrooms. Despite its petite frame, it offers plenty of room to store dishware, appliances, linens, and more, with an interior shelf that can be adjusted to accommodate tall vases, stacks of towels, or other larger items. It also has a spacious tabletop to display books, candles, lamps, or even small appliances. 

Designed with soft close hinges and smooth-gliding handles, this gorgeous piece is a chic way to tame clutter all around your home; you can use it as a kitchen sideboard, a console table, a nightstand, or even a small coffee bar. You can also buy more than one and place them side-by-side to create a longer buffet or media cabinet. 

Related: Walmart's 'Super Soft' $41 Floral Area Rug Adds 'Beautiful' Boho Charm to Any Space

Multiple Walmart shoppers praised the cabinet for its impressive quality, highlighting the "beautiful and spacious" design. One reviewer said they "love it for simple storage." Others called it "sturdy" and "really pretty," with one buyer noting that the compact piece "works perfectly" in their limited space. 

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With its versatile design, durable construction, and 62% discount, this reeded storage cabinet makes a stylish storage fix for any home. Don't hesitate to pick one up for under $90 before this sale ends at Walmart.

Podcaster Candace Owens is alive and well — and pregnant!

"You guys were correct. I am with child. I am expecting another child," Owens shared via social media on Monday, June 22. "A lot of you guys had sussed that out. Genuinely, within the first four weeks of my pregnancy. I actually found out, I am not kidding, that I was pregnant from you guys. You guys were in the comments, you were asking questions."

The conservative influencer — who is already mother to four children, whom she shares with husband George Farmer — revealed that she is expecting another baby boy.

"I grow, sort of increasingly violent when I am — something about growing a boy inside of you that makes you want to aggress," she added. "I don't understand it, but I want to physically fight people. There's nothing I can do about it, it's a condition."

While she did not reveal when she is due with baby No. 5, Owens gave birth to her fourth child, a son named Roman, in May 2025. She also shares daughter Louise, born in July 2022, son Max, born in 2023, and another son whose name has not been revealed, born in January 2021, with Farmer.

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I'm pregnant! And even crazier, alive! #Candace

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The news comes just days after Owens was forced to shut down rumors that she had died after a tweet from fellow podcaster Lilly Gaddis went viral.

"Candace Owen’s family reached out to me earlier this morning, it is with deep sadness and sorrow that I am sharing the passing of my long time friend and fellow political commentator, Candace," the since-deleted tweet read. "But I also can’t shake the feeling that this wasn’t simply a random tragedy. There are circumstances surrounding Candace’s death, especially after Charlie’s [Kirk] passing, that raise serious questions, and I hope the full truth comes to light."

Owens responded via X on Saturday, June 20, simply writing, "Thank you all for the messages of concern but I am not dead."

She further addressed the hoax on Monday, revealing that her parents and family members asked her to "post a sign of life."

"I think people do these things to get into your head psychologically," she said. "I did not die this weekend...I did not slow down my weekend in any way at all. I can't live in a cage. A bird can't fly in a cage. I did a lot of things this weekend, dying was not one of them. In fact, it's the opposite. I'm growing life.

The View is asking audience members to “act now” in response to threats from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

On Monday, June 22, the television show ran a 20-second advertisement that requested viewers to “use your voice” by scanning a QR code, with a deadline of July 6.

The clip used archival footage of the talk show’s co-creator, BarbaraWalters, who said “I had this idea for a show.” Adding the series would feature “different women” each with “different points of view.” The broadcast journalist died in December 2022 at 93 years old.

The ad continued, "The View has welcomed your favorite guests and covered the issues you care about for nearly 30 years," the narrator said. "Now, the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Viewers, use your voice."

The View has been airing since August 1997 and is currently the long-running ABC talk show.

The daytime program used this ad to respond to threats from President DonaldTrump’s FCC.

In February, the FCC Chairman BrendanCarr revealed he was looking into “an enforcement action" against the series after an episode with JamesTalarico, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas. The View was under investigation for possibly breaking the agency’s "Equal Time Rule," which mandates broadcasters must allow commensurate airtime to opposing candidates, if requested.

Carr claimed that the Trump administration's FCC has "raised serious questions" about the talk show.

In January, the chairman took his complaints to X, writing that “legacy TV networks assumed that their late-night & daytime talk shows qualify as ‘bona fide news’ programs” and that these programs have an “obligation to provide all candidates with equal opportunities” 

The View is asking fans to support them during these threats by submitting an "express comment" via the QR code from their advertisement. It takes viewers to the FCC’s website with the specific case number automatically attached.

More than 50 years afterJaws first terrified moviegoers, one of Hollywood's most acclaimed filmmakers is still studying it.

Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has launched an ambitious new project devoted entirely to Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster, the movie he says inspired him to become a filmmaker. Called Production 02074, the interactive app combines production photos, shooting logs, analysis and behind-the-scenes details from the making of Jaws, offering fans an unusually detailed look at one of cinema's most influential productions.

The project is clearly a labor of love. In a new interview with Deadline, Soderbergh revealed that he saw Jaws 31 times in theaters as a teenager and has watched it countless times since. He released the app to coincide with the 51st anniversary of the film's original debut, which was June 20, 1975.

While Jaws, which the American Film Institute ranks among its Greatest Movies of All Time, is often remembered for its shark attacks and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Soderbergh believes the film's lasting power comes from something else entirely.

"Despite all of its bravura filmmaking technique, what makes the film resonate for people to this day is the character work," he told Deadline.

Soderbergh specifically praised scenes involving Chief Brody (Roy Scheider), Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and Quint (Robert Shaw), calling them master classes in storytelling and exposition. He also singled out the famous dinner-table scene between Brody and his young son as one of the film's most effective and heartfelt moments.

The filmmaker said working through Spielberg's production logs gave him an even greater appreciation for what the young director accomplished during the notoriously difficult shoot. Mechanical failures plagued the shark effects, weather caused delays, and there were periods when the production team wasn't sure the movie could even be completed.

"There were six weeks when they were very seriously wondering whether physically it was possible to do what they were trying to do," Soderbergh said.

Looking back, Soderbergh believes Spielberg's determination was the difference between a classic and a catastrophe.

"No one else would've had the vision and the tenacity to see it through," he said. "If you were dealing with any other filmmaker, I literally don't think they would've finished."

Released in 1975, Jaws became a cultural phenomenon and helped redefine the summer movie season. Alongside Star Wars two years later, it helped establish the modern blockbuster model that still dominates Hollywood today.

Yet Soderbergh's fascination with the film isn't really about its box-office success. Instead, he sees Jaws as an enduring lesson in storytelling, perseverance and filmmaking craft. After spending years building a project dedicated to understanding exactly how Spielberg made the movie, he appears more convinced than ever that its reputation is well deserved.

For many film fans, that's hardly surprising. More than half a century later, Jaws remains the rare blockbuster that still feels as thrilling, funny and suspenseful as the day it first arrived in theaters.

Related: Oscar-Winning Steven Spielberg Collaborator Dies at 88

After the boys left the main villa last night and were greeted by six new women at Casa Amor, it is the girls turn to have their heads turned, as Ariana Madix helped introduce twelve new men to the Villa to amp up their Casa experience, only through the spark of an instant connection, six Islanders were able to save themselves while six others left the Love Island villa and ended their casa experience before it ever truly began.

Check out spoilers about tonight's episode of Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026 below.

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What happened on Night 2 of Casa Amor?

Twelve men entered the Villa to try their hands at finding love. However, host Ariana Madix explained that only 6 of these men would enter the Villa for the Casa Amor experience. So after spending time getting to know the girls, and playing games to try and make a connection, the girls were forced to make the decision of which of the twelve boys they would like to get to know farther, and it was at that point they made the decision to keep getting to know Corey Sawyer Jr, Trae Taylor, Gal Tshnieder, Ronnie Gunter, Dylan Wrona, and Carl Schmidt. With the other men being instantly dumped from the Island.

Who are the boys of Casa Amor on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026? Carl Schmidt
Chandlar Wilson
Chay Nehra
Corey Sawyer Jr
Dylan Wrona
Gal Tshnieder
Ryan Ten Hulscher
Ronnie Gunter
Keyon Harry
Kyle Greene
Tino Ellis
Trae TaylorWhich Casa Boys got Dumped from the Island on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?
Chandlar Wilson
Chay Nehra
Ryan Ten Hulscher
Keyon Harry
Kyle Greene
Tino EllisWhich Casa Boys remain on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?Corey Sawyer JrTrae TaylorGal TshniederRonnie GunterDylan WronaCarl SchmidtWho are the girls of Casa Amor on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?AmoraParmidaJaidenTieraAlannahSydneyWho is at Casa Amor on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026??

This season the boys left the villa and were taken to Casa Amor. The boys taking part in Casa Amor this year are:

Bryce DettloffCaleb McDanielCorbin MimisKC ChandlerSincere RheaZach GeorgiouWho is at the Villa on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?

The girls were left behind to hold down the Villa by themselves this Season. The girls are:

Aniya HarveyJen TerryKayda BosseKenzie AnnisMelanie MorenoTrinity TatumWho was completely single going into Casa Amor on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?Caleb McDanielJen TerryWhat were the couples prior to Casa?Trinity Tatum & Bryce DettloffAniya Harvey & KC ChandlerKayda Bosse & Zach GeorgiouMelanie Moreno & Sincere RheaKenzie Annis & Corbin MimisWhen is the next episode of Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?

The next episode of Love Island USA will air on Tuesday at 9 PM ET, as the fallout from the dumping decision plays out.

In 1977, Queen released a song that would eventually become one of the most recognizable anthems ever recorded.

When "We Are the Champions" arrived as the lead track on News of the World, the Freddie Mercury-penned ballad quickly struck a chord with listeners. Released as a double A-side with "We Will Rock You," the song initially spent an impressive 21 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the band's biggest international hits and laying the foundation for a legacy that continues nearly 50 years later.

"Our initial sense of it was that it was something very big-headed,” guitarist May told Guitar Player. "We all looked at Fred and said, 'Really?' But he had a very clear view of it. It was aimed at an audience that wanted to feel a togetherness and a power and an optimism. He knew people would sing it."

Mercury knew exactly what he wanted the song to become.

"We Are the Champions" combined an intimate piano ballad with a soaring, triumphant chorus designed to be sung by thousands of voices at once. Its message of perseverance and overcoming adversity quickly resonated far beyond the world of rock music.

"It's the most egotistical and arrogant song I've ever written!" Mercury said playfully in a 1977 interview. But ultimately, he revealed, the goal was to empower the audience. "Basically it's a participation thing."

It became exactly that.

Although the song was already a major hit, its reputation only grew over the following decades as it became a fixture at championship celebrations around the world. From the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics to the Super Bowl and countless professional sports leagues, "We Are the Champions" evolved into the soundtrack of victory, ensuring its place as one of the most-played songs in sporting history.

The song also became one of the defining moments of Queen's live performances. Whether performed during the band’s legendary concerts in the late 1970s and '80s or revisited by Brian May and Roger Taylor in later years, the anthem consistently united audiences in massive singalongs, reinforcing Mercury's original vision.

"We wanted to get the crowds waving and singing," May told uDiscover Music, reflecting on a 1977 performance of the song. "'We Are The Champions’ is very unifying and positive. People love it because it's so uplifting."

While Queen’s catalog includes countless classics, few songs have matched the universal appeal of "We Are the Champions." Its message has transcended generations, languages and cultures, making it as relevant today as it was when it first climbed the charts. In total, the track has spent 41 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 since its release, re-entering the charts years later.

"'We Are The Champions' is very triumphal," added May. "It fits the occasion, whatever the occasion might be. We always end our show with it because it's the best last song we know."

Nearly 50 years after its release, "We Are the Champions" remains far more than a hit single. What began as Freddie Mercury's celebration of resilience has become one of the most enduring power anthems in rock history and one that still brings people together every time its unforgettable chorus begins.

Related: 1979 Classic Ballad, Once Spent 52 Weeks Charting, Became a Soft Rock Anthem

Not every pop star is lucky enough to score a major hit with a song from their debut album, but that was certainly the case for Laura Branigan, the singer behind the classic '80s hit "Gloria." The iconic tune, released as the second single from Branigan's 1982 album Branigan, didn't just peak at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent a total of 36 weeks on the chart, breaking the record at the time for a single by the solo act.

Not bad for a song that Branigan didn't want to sing in the first place.

Originally, "Gloria" was released by Italian artist Umberto Tozzi in 1979, when it was a hit in Europe (particularly Sweden and Spain). A few years later, Branigan's producer, Jack White, suggested she remake the song, according to American Songwriter. The only problem was that even after the lyrics were translated from Italian, Branigan wasn't a big fan of the song.

Thankfully for the many fans who've fallen in love with "Gloria" over the years, songwriter Trevor Veitch took another crack at the translated lyrics. Veitch's update, which tells the tale of a young woman whose life seems to be spinning out of control:

Gloria, you're always on the run now
Running after somebody
You gotta get him somehow
I think you've got to slow down
Before you start to blow it
I think you're headed for a breakdown
So be careful not to show it

The emotional track was the perfect fit for Branigan's expressive voice, so it's no surprise that "Gloria" made her a huge star and remained her signature tune for the rest of her career. In a 2002 interview with People, Branigan referred to "Gloria" as a "killer song," noting that even decades later, "I have to end every show with 'Gloria.' The whole room is just screaming."

Laura Branigan

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While "Gloria" was Branigan's highest-charting single, it wasn't her only hit; "Self Control" and "Solitaire" also cracked the Top 10, while "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" and "The Lucky One" made it to the Top 20. Sadly, Branigan died suddenly at the age of 52 from an undiagnosed brain aneurysm in 2004, but her legacy lives on.

“I want to touch people’s hearts, to get right down to their souls,” Branigan once said, per AnOther Magazine. "When you’re on stage, the audience becomes your other half. It’s the ultimate high you can reach as a musician — an incredible feeling. And no matter where I am it’s still the same; there’s a reason we call music the universal language.” 

Related: 1975 Soft Rock Classic, Originally Disliked by the Band, Became a Timeless Love Anthem

Michelle and Johnny Damon are back aboard Below Deck Mediterranean, but their latest charter gets off to a rocky start before the yacht even leaves the dock. What begins as a tense reunion among friends quickly spirals into a full-blown feud, culminating in one guest demanding to leave the boat altogether.

Johnny and Michelle are no strangers to the franchise, but this return comes with far more drama than they bargained for. Long-simmering tensions between two members of their group threaten to derail the entire trip, leaving both the guests and crew scrambling to keep the peace.

As the guests boarded the yacht, one of Damon's friends, Josef, growled at Adis to "get the f—k away from me." Adis shot back, "Love that," while continuing to taunt him. The tension didn't ease once they got onboard. Josef continued complaining about Adis and later became agitated with the crew when Bosun Nathan Gallagher asked guests to move inside during departure.

Johnny attempted to calm Josef down, urging him to take things down a few notches, but the guest remained fixated on Adis. Later, Michelle admitted to Johnny and another friend that she was "afraid of what's happening downstairs" between the two. Meanwhile, Josef bragged about being rich and good-looking, despite Adis repeatedly telling him to "stay away" from her.

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"But she can go f—k herself," Josef told the other guests.

Michelle later shed some light on the situation while speaking with Chief Stew Aesha Scott. According to Michelle, Adis had complained that Josef was being obnoxious at a restaurant before the group arrived on Akira One, explaining why tensions were already running high when they stepped aboard.

The conflict eventually reached a breaking point. Adis told deckhand Joe Bradley that she wanted off the yacht, prompting Captain Sandy Yawn to instruct the crew to get the anchor down so they could "get her off immediately." As the crew rushed to accommodate the request, Josef continued taunting Adis, repeatedly urging the crew to remove her from the boat as quickly as possible.

But as Adis departs the yacht via tender, Josef tells the other guests that he really liked her. Michelle isn't buying it.

"If you say I actually liked her one more time, I'm gonna throw you off the boat," she warns.

With Adis gone, you'd think Josef would finally settle down. Not exactly. After getting caught lying about how many cocktails he'd consumed before attempting to use a jet ski, he becomes irritated when the crew tells him he'll need to sit this activity out.

Instead of focusing on Adis, Josef turns his frustration toward the crew, prompting Chief Stew Aesha Scott to remind him to treat them with respect.

"I've never seen someone like this," Aesha says in a confessional before bringing Captain Sandy up to speed on Josef's behavior.

Captain Sandy ultimately pulls Josef aside for a conversation, and he finally appears to cool off. However, the captain's concerns don't end there. She's also worried about how Nathan handled the escalating situation after becoming visibly frustrated by the way Josef treated him.

Unfortunately, Josef continues with his insults, making inappropriate comments about the crew as they served him dinner. And at this point, Captain Sandy is over it.

And as the guests retreat to their rooms, Josef sits on the bow, drunk, talking on the phone to this lawyer. The charter is only starting, and Josef seems determined to get under Nathan's skin, who is in the bridge doing anchor watch. As Josef lays into Nathan, the bosun says in a confessional, "I'm about to get fired" because he's at his tipping point.

Below Deck Mediterranean is on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

With the British band The Beatles being so ingrained in the cultural zeitgeist, it's almost surprising that not all of their beloved tunes were chart-toppers. For instance, their 1966 classic "Eleanor Rigby" never reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. However, the song, off the band's 1966 album Revolver, took home the chart's 11th position during the week of September 24, 1966.

Paul McCartney discussed writing the tune in a 1978 interview, eight years after he and his Beatles bandmates, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, split up. According to McCartney, he had randomly come up with the line "picks up the rice where a wedding has been" while playing the piano.

"That came out of the blue. You know, I just didn't know where that came from," recalled the musician, now 84, in the 1978 interview.

He said that he began examining the lyric and came to the conclusion that he was describing "a lonely old lady type." McCartney said he was then tasked to find a name for the main character of the song.

"I remember walking around Bristol one night looking for a name. Because I wanted kind of a really nice name that didn't sound wrong. That sounded like someone's name, but was different enough and wasn't just like, Valerie Higgins. Something a little bit more evocative," said McCartney. "And I saw a shop called Rigby's and I thought, 'That's a great name. Rigby.' Because it's normal but it has a bit of an extra thing to it. And Eleanor just worked with that."

Lennon, who died in 1980 at the age of 40, shared some insight into helping McCartney with the song. In an interview released by the official Beatles YouTube account, Lennon described "Eleanor Rigby" as "Paul's baby."

"I helped with the education of the child. And we worked in a room together on it somewhere," said Lennon.

He also said that he and McCartney had considered calling the song's other character, Father McKenzie, Father McCartney. However, McCartney vetoed the name because he was concerned his father, James McCartney, "would be upset."

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Flip-flops are great for throwing on or packing for everything from beach vacations to your next trip to the pool. However, many don’t offer enough support for all day wear, but we’ve found a pair that does. The Clarks Breeze Sea Flip-Flop is fun, functional, and currently on sale for one of the lowest prices we've seen. 

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While the music industry is reeling from news of the death of music titan Clive Davis, soft rock icon Kenny Loggins is paying tribute to the legendary executive whose early support helped shape his career. Davis’ belief in Loggins during the singer’s formative years helped turn him into one of the most influential hitmakers of the 1970s and 1980s, helping give birth to what is now often associated with the Yacht Rock sound.

Davis’ contributions to modern music are vast, including discovering and developing artists such as Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, but his early support of Loggins helped define an era of soft rock that still resonates today.

Kenny Loggins Pays Tribute to Clive Davis

In a post shared to social media on Monday, June 22, Loggins writes:

"I owe my career to Clive Davis. He believed in me when others would only 'wait and see.' He had the ability to use his 'gut' instead of just looking at the numbers. The last of his kind in this business, he will be missed."

Loggins also shared a recent photo of himself with Davis, who was holding a copy of Loggins’ 2013 biography The Soundtrack of My Life.

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Clive Davis’ Legacy in Modern Music

Clive Davis died Monday, June 22, at the age of 94 following one of the most storied careers in the music industry. Known for his refined ear and ability to identify superstars before they broke through, Davis spent decades at Columbia Records and Arista Records.

One of the most influential executives in music history, Davis built a legacy of discovering and nurturing major talent, including Houston, Keys, Loggins, and Barry Manilow. His ability to spot artists early and guide them toward long-term mainstream success became a defining hallmark of his career.

Known for his signature approach to talent development—trusting instinct over data and investing in artists before they became stars—Davis helped shape modern popular music across multiple decades. Among the many artists who benefited from his vision was Loggins, who rose during the surge of soft rock and crossover pop in the 1970s and 1980s. Davis’ early belief in Loggins helped strengthen his commercial appeal at a time when industry gatekeepers were often cautious about genre-blending artists.

Kenny Loggins and the Sound of an Era

Loggins is responsible for some of the most enduring soft rock and pop hits of the 1970s and 1980s, including "Footloose," "I’m Alright," and "Danger Zone." His catalog became closely tied to the sound of the decade, helping define the musical identity of the 1980s.

With renewed nostalgia for soft rock and Yacht Rock, the genre continues to see cultural resurgence. That revival includes projects like country artist Keith Urban’s release Flow, a collection of Yacht Rock covers and an original track co-written with Michael McDonald. In this renewed spotlight on the era’s sound, Davis’ early belief in Loggins continues to echo through modern music culture.

Related: '70s Music Legend Who Sang Some of Yacht Rock's Biggest Hits Debuts New Soft-Rock Song With Keith Urban: 'Sounds Amazing'

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