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Darius Rucker enjoys being at home. So much so that the country music superstar, 60, and beloved frontman of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish revealed he could retire sooner rather than later. 

While chatting in a sit-down interview on The Dan Patrick Show, Rucker, who is currently on his 2026 Songs of Summer tour, was asked by longtime sports radio personality Dan Patrick when he plans to retire. 

“Two years,” Rucker answered with little hesitation, as shown in the promotional video clip for the interview, shared on X. 

.@dariusrucker says he plans on retiring in 2 years, and teases a Hootie reunion.

"I played 110 shows last year... what am I doing?!" pic.twitter.com/gV5WGMdVry

“I’ve been really looking at it. I played 110 shows last year… What am I doing?” he reasoned. “I still like making records and playing and everything, but I’m really starting to be at home a lot. I like being at home a lot.” 

Fans will know that Rucker first found fame as the lead singer and guitarist for Hootie & the Blowfish — a band he founded in the ‘80s at the University of South Carolina with Bryan Smith, Mark Bryan, and Dean Felber in his home state of South Carolina. While on the show, he promised that if the retirement does happen, he will mark the finale on a high note — at Williams-Brice Stadium.  

“I’m looking at maybe doing a tour,” he shared. “One more big ‘Hootie’ thing. If we call it, if we call it, I gotta do one more ‘Hootie’ thing because we have to finish at Williams-Brice Stadium. Our last show, when we say ‘we’re done,’ it’s gotta be at Williams-Brice Stadium.” 

Throughout the years, Rucker and Hootie & the Blowfish released a handful of albums and charted with hits like “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry,” and “Only Wanna Be With You.” 

In 2008, Rucker launched a career in country music as a solo artist after signing with Capitol Records Nashville. He is known for hits like “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It,” “It Won’t Be Like This for Long,” “Alright,” “Come Back Song,” “Beers and Sunshine,” “Wagon Wheel,” which is an Old Crow Medicine Show cover song, and many others.

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In 1970, when free love reigned supreme, Stephen Stills kicked off his first solo album with a track that served as the perfect anthem for the time: "Love the One You're With."

At the time, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were on hiatus, with the members pursuing solo projects. Stills struck gold, literally, with his self-titled debut album...partly thanks to the strength of the aforementioned hit single, "Love the One You're With," which peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971.

Why was the song so popular? The catchy chorus is a singalong classic, especially for anyone trying to...lower their expectations in love, so to speak (at least temporarily). According to Stills, it all started with a dating motto he heard from iconic keyboardist Billy Preston: "If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with."

"This song has been very good to me. The title came from a party with Billy Preston," Stills explained in the liner notes for the CSN Box Set.

"I asked him if I could pinch this line he had, and he said, 'Sure,'" Stills continued. "So I took the phrase and wrote a song around it. It's a good times song, just a bit of fun. My favorite part is the steel drums. I played them before a little bit but I just kept diddling around till I found the right notes."

In an interview with Uncut, Antiguan-born musician Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuel recalled suggesting the addition of those steel drums to "Love the One You're With."

"When I first heard it, it was a jingle-jangle 12-string song," Samuel said, per Songfacts. "I said to Stephen, 'Why don't you give me some money and I'll go and get some Africans.' So I got Jeff Whitaker and we took a steel drum back to the studio."

"I thought we'd finished the song, totally finished it," he continued. "But one night, Stephen dragged me out of bed at four o'clock in the morning, 'We're going back to the studio.' I had been playing something at rehearsals on my own. It's a thing I developed playing bass with one finger one way and another finger another way. He said, 'That kind of thing you were playing at rehearsal? Let's try it on 'Love the One You're With.' That became the bassline. To keep that in his head like, 'Oh, this could actually work, not the one we thought was going,' that was genius. Then what's funny, he took off the steel drum. I love it."

Stills also got some help in the studio from CSNY bandmates David Crosby and Graham Nash, who contributed to the background vocals.

"Stephen called and said, 'You remember that song of mine, 'Love the One You’re With,' that I cut in London?'" Nash recounted in his book Wild Tales. "'Well, I’ve brought the track back and we’re in Wally Heider’s with it. I need voices for the choruses. Any chance you and David would come down?'"

Related: 1972 Soft Rock Classic, With Iconic Harmonica Riff, Became One of the Era's Greatest Love Songs

Decades after "Love the One You're With" first climbed the charts, people continue to find inspiration, comfort and humor in the lyrics:

Don't be angry — don't be sad
Don't sit crying over good times you've had
There's a girl right next to you
And she's just waiting for something to do

Well there's a rose in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you can't be with the one you love honey
Love the one you're with

The YouTube clip above, posted on Stills' official channel 11 years ago, is still getting comments from fans:

"This song has become my signature song," one person wrote. "At 73, I find myself a widow. My husband passed away 5 years ago. I'm dating and working hard at being happy. This song popped into my mind and now I use it to remind me that I'm still alive and can 'Love the one I'm with.' Thank you!"

"This is one of those songs you can listen to 'until the grooves grow old.' I have and still do. Stephen you're the best!!" added someone else.

Little did Preston know his dating advice would stand the test of time.

Related: 1972 Classic Rock Hit, With 'One of the Finest Organ Solos' Ever, Became a Timeless Motivational Anthem

Tom Brady and Logan Paulshared a stage at Fanatics Fest in New York on Friday, and by the time their panel wrapped, things had taken an unexpected turn.

A clip posted to Fanatics' X account captured the moment: Brady and Paul exchanging heated words near center stage before Brady pulled his hand from his pocket and swung. At first glance, it looked like a clean slap to the face, though closer replays show his hand actually landed on Paul's shoulder. New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns quickly stepped in to separate the two.

The clip spread fast, racking up more than 5 million views within three hours. Paul addressed it on X, joking that the confrontation stemmed from Brady still being sore about losing to him at a flag football event back in March. Brady fired back on the same platform, needling Paul before adding a short jab of his own: "I tried America…will try again next time I see this nerd."

Reaction across social media was swift, and mostly skeptical. Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel summed up the general mood, writing on X, "This has to be so fake…Tom Brady slapping Logan Paul. Right??"

The timing only added fuel to the fire. Just a day earlier, Brady had appeared on Cody Rhodes' podcast and openly talked about wanting a WWE moment of his own, saying he'd relish playing the villain in the ring. Paul, for his part, has been a signed WWE performer since 2022, though he's currently sidelined with a torn tricep. His injury makes any actual in-ring showdown with Brady unlikely in the near term, even if the appetite for one is clearly building online.

Whether Friday's exchange was a genuine flare-up or a preview of something bigger remains unclear to everyone. Even AI chatbot Grok, when asked to weigh in on the footage, wasn't convinced the confrontation was real.

Nearly 45 years after it first became a Billboard Top 10 hit,Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" is climbing the charts once again.

The beloved 1981 rock classic re-entered this week's Billboard Hot 100 at No. 35 for the chart dated July 18, marking another remarkable chapter for one of the most enduring songs in rock history. The song also debuted on Billboard's Streaming Songs chart at No. 33, the first time Journey has ever appeared on the ranking, which measures the week's most-streamed songs across leading digital music services.

It has always been a radio staple, but it may be surging on the charts due to its being played at the June 19 World Cup match in Seattle between Team USA and Australia.

And the Journey resurgence isn't limited to the single. The band's 1988 Greatest Hits album continues its astonishing longevity on the Billboard 200, climbing to No. 44 this week while extending its run to an incredible 917 weeks on the chart.

Originally released in October 1981 as the second single from Journey's blockbuster album Escape, "Don't Stop Believin'" peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 before taking on an even bigger life decades later.

Part of the song's staying power comes from the way each new generation seems to rediscover it. Over the past two decades, "Don't Stop Believin'" has enjoyed repeated revivals through The Sopranos, Glee, Rock of Ages, sporting events, streaming playlists and social media, transforming it from a classic rock hit into one of the defining songs of the digital era.

Its unforgettable opening piano riff, slow-building structure and emotional payoff have also made it a favorite for movie trailers, television shows and live sporting events, keeping the song in constant circulation long after its original chart run.

The renewed chart success also comes just weeks after Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain shared a deeper interpretation of the song's famous message. Speaking with The Christian Post in a June 2026 interview, Cain said he has long viewed the anthem through a spiritual lens.

"A song like 'Don't Stop Believin'' is really disguised as a song about the Holy Spirit if you really think about it," Cain said. "We don't stop believing, we never do. And when we say 'hold on to that feeling,' that might just be the Holy Spirit."

Cain explained that the title itself came from advice his father gave him when he was a struggling musician considering giving up on his dream.

"He said, 'No, you've got to stay. Don't stop believing, God has a vision for you,'" Cain recalled.

Whether listeners hear it as a story about hope, perseverance or faith, "Don't Stop Believin'" has continued connecting with audiences in ways few songs ever have.

The anthem has become one of the defining success stories of the streaming era. Billboard previously noted that it became the biggest-selling digital song originally recorded in the 1980s, and in 2024 it was certified 18-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, making it the highest-certified digital song in U.S. history. In 2022, the Library of Congress also selected the song for preservation in the National Recording Registry in recognition of its cultural, historical and aesthetic significance.

Now, 45 years after it first entered the Billboard Hot 100, "Don't Stop Believin'" is proving once again that some songs never really leave.

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Imagine winning a Grammy and not caring.

Yep, that's Slipknot — the head-banging group of 9 masked men shamelessly terrifying grandmas, all while charging through some of heavy metal's most recognizable hits over the last couple of decades.

The faces behind the ever-changing masks may have also changed over the years, but according to guitarist Jim Root (#4), it sounds as if they're turning back the clock, recalibrating their experimental side to recapture their signature sound diehard fans have been begging for.

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After Slipknot's last two albums, We Are Not Your Kind and The End, So Far, received mixed reviews from longtime loyalists, frontman Corey Taylor's self-admitted "Radiohead" vibes seemed worlds away from the blast-beat mayhem fans had come to expect from a band that continues selling out arenas year after year.

Now with many band members in their 50s, one might expect their softer side, like their hits "Vermillion Pt. 2" and "Snuff" to be the North Star going forward.

Not so fast.

Since Slipknot is now on their second drummer since Joey Jordison's departure, former Sepultura standout Eloy Casagrande is now behind the kit and is apparently a dream collaborator.

Root was quoted, saying on the RIDE BYND podcast, "Having Eloy in the band is like such an honor to be able to jam with that guy.”

“He lives, eats and breathes his drums,” Root added.

Even with a revamped lineup since the band burst on the scene in the '90s, Root adds the songwriting process nowadays is "so organic and it’s so real" as he, Eloy, and Slipknot founder Clown all jam for hours on end, and now have "at least 50 arrangements" that have rejuvenated the band's creative juices after Root once said his "inspiration is nearly zero."

He adds certain songs thus far sound "like nothing I’ve ever heard before," which stirred confusion from fans on the last record's opening song, "Adderall" — but this time Root says he's working on the "fastest picking riffs" imaginable as the beloved fans they call "maggots" hope for a resurgence of the blistering ferocity that defined their 1999 self-titled debut.

Like every Slipknot album, expect some curveballs, too. Root capped things off by saying, "I couldn't tell you what the direction of this next record is gonna be," adding there may be some "Pink Floyd" elements sprinkled in.

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! Today’s NYT Mini Crossword pretty much spans the gamut, covering everything from animal nomenclature to nursery rhymes.

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 Saturday, July 18, 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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Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

1 Across: 24 cans of beer — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

5 Across: ⬆️ or ⬇️ —HINT: Starts with the letter "A"

6 Across: Cold spike? — HINT: Starts with the letter "I"

7 Across: Dance steps after "Right foot, let's stomp! Left foot, let's stomp!" — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

8 Across: Cybersecurity menace — HINT: Starts with the letter "H"

9 Across: Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, etc. — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

10 Across: "Cool!" — HINT: Starts with the letter "N"

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1 Down: A sport, or an insect — HINT: Starts with the letter "C"

2 Down: Parts of the McDonald's logo — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

3 Down: Renewable energy option — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

4 Down: Female sheep — HINT: Starts with the letter "E"

5 Down: Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes — HINT: Ends with the letter "A"

6 Down: "___ my reasons ..." — HINT: Starts with the letter "I"

7 Down: Place for hair in "The Three Little Pigs" — HINT: Ends with the letter "N"

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

1 Across: 24 cans of beer — CASE

5 Across: ⬆️ or ⬇️ —ARROW

6 Across: Cold spike? — ICICLE

7 Across: Dance steps after "Right foot, let's stomp! Left foot, let's stomp!" — CHACHAS

8 Across: Cybersecurity menace — HACKER

9 Across: Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, etc. — IVIES

10 Across: "Cool!" — NEAT

1 Down: A sport, or an insect — CRICKET

2 Down: Parts of the McDonald's logo — ARCHES

3 Down: Renewable energy option — SOLAR

4 Down: Female sheep — EWES

5 Down: Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes — ACACIA

6 Down: "___ my reasons ..." — IHAVE

7 Down: Place for hair in "The Three Little Pigs" — CHIN

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If you've been looking for an easy way to add storage to your home that's more aesthetically pleasing than a bulky plastic bin, Walmart has a new decor find that's worth checking out. The top-rated Algherohein Sideboard Cabinet has an elegant slatted design that's sure to elevate any space, and it's on sale for nearly 45% off for a limited time. 

Originally $180, the stylish cabinet is now on sale for just $100 in two pretty wood finishes: dark walnut or light oak. Both options complement a wide range of decor styles, from cozy farmhouse to sleek modern interiors. If you have a larger space to fill out, you can also shop each color in a two-pack option at $199, down from $260. 

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Featuring sophisticated slatted doors and sleek metal handles in either gold or black, the cabinet has an upscale look that enhances any space you put it in. At 15.3 inches deep, 31.5 inches wide, and 31.5 inches high, it's compact enough to fit in small living rooms or bedrooms, tight hallways, or narrow entryways. Despite its small frame, it offers ample storage space, with two adjustable interior shelves that can be customized to your preference. 

Designed with soft close magnetic doors and smooth-gliding handles, this accent piece is a chic way to tame clutter around your house. It's spacious enough to hold anything from pots, pans, and small appliances to linens and tableware. The slatted design provides airflow that helps keep spices and jarred goods fresh, while the tapered legs ensure stability on all types of floors.  

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The gorgeous sideboard also works for more than just storage. It has a large and sturdy tabletop that's ideal for displaying candles, vases, photo frames, seasonal decor, and other items. One five-star reviewer highlighted its versatility, calling it a "beautiful and useful cabinet."

Adding storage to your home doesn't have to be costly or tedious. This slatted accent cabinet is a chic and affordable way to add hidden storage to any room. Don't hesitate to pick one up for just $100 before this limited-time flash deal ends at Walmart. 

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Fred Armisen revealed that he once issued an apology to late musician Prince.

During a July 2026 episode of actor Michael Rosenbaum's podcast,Inside of You, Armisen referenced that he did several impressions of Prince for a popular Saturday Night Live sketch alongside Maya Rudolph, who played Beyoncé. Armisen, who was an SNL cast member for 11 seasons until 2013, said he once approached Prince about the "Prince Show" sketch while the "Purple Rain" singer was at 30 Rock.

"I said, 'Hey, Prince.' He was like, before a rehearsal, and he turned around, and I don't know why I put it this way. I said, 'I'm sorry about my impression of you," recalled the Portlandia star.

According to Armisen, Prince, who died in 2016 at the age of 57, responded with graciousness.

"And he's like, 'You're sorry?' And then he smiled and gave me like a little rub on my arm," said Armisen during the podcast episode.

When Rosenbaum said he believed Prince's reaction was "sweet," Armisen agreed, stating, "Really sweet."

During the July 2026 Inside of You episode, Armisen shared he had other interactions with Prince. He said that he once told Prince how much he appreciated his talents as a musician.

"There was one time where he had his own party after SNL, and I went to his party. And he was sitting alone at a table, not in a sad way, in a way like he just wanted to eat a little something. He was eating macaroni and cheese, and I sat with him nervously, saying, 'I think you're the greatest,'" said Armisen.

Armisen said that Prince unexpectedly replied, "You know what? I think the greatest is this macaroni and cheese." The SNL alum suggested he was initially disappointed by Prince's response, but now thinks "he was just trying to do a bit."

Ask anyone to describe the best three minutes of their life, and the answers are likely to vary. But, for Alice Cooper, nothing compares to Christmas and the last few minutes of school. So much so that the latter of those two became the inspiration for his signature ‘70s rock smash, “School’s Out.” 

“‘What's the greatest three minutes of your life?’” Cooper recalled asking himself during an interview while opening up about the inspiration behind the song lyrics, according to KXLS.com. 

"There are two times during the year. One is Christmas morning, when you're just getting ready to open the presents. The next one is the last three minutes of the last day of school when you're sitting there, and it's like a slow fuse burning,” he confirmed. “I said, 'If we can catch that three minutes in a song, it's going to be so big.”

And it was. 

Released in April of 1972 and appearing on his album of the same name, “School’s Out” was written by Cooper (whose real name is Vincent Damon Furnier) alongside band members Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith, and features the punching opening guitar riff that’s hard to forget.   

But beyond its tough instrumentals and thrashing, hardcore melody, it’s the song’s subject that truly has resonated with anyone who has ever rebelled against teachers, classroom rules, or authority. 

“All you had to do was write what everybody thought about school. By the end of the chorus, school’s been blown to pieces,” Cooper explained of the song’s lyrics per American Songwriter, which sourced AZCentral. “That certainly made it more subversive, but I meant it metaphorically. If I never see that school again — until, you know, three months from now — it might as well be blown to pieces.”

Cooper, who also drew inspiration from The Who’s 1965 hit, “My Generation,” went on to say that he tried to incorporate some humor into the lyrics, explaining: “I tried to write the lyrics to be funny like Chuck Berry, have a punchline. And I made sure the grammar was all absolutely wrong.”

After its release, the tune, which remains a staple of Cooper’s live performances, became an ultimate summer anthem. The track peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and resonated with listeners internationally, charting in several countries, including Germany, Canada, Ireland, the U.K. and others. The album of the same name reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. 

In 2015, “School’s Out” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Throughout the years, “School’s Out” was named in various lists, ranking at No. 326 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list. In 2026, WCSX.com named “School’s Out” the No. 1 ‘Summer Rock Song of All Time.’

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Chris de Burgh laid his heart on the track when he sang his tune, "The Lady in Red," and the soft rock ballad remains a timeless classic 40 years later. Written as a surprise for his wife, it has long been recognized as a slow-dance anthem.

"He once said that the song was inspired by the memory of when he first saw Diane, and how men so often cannot even remember what their wives were wearing when they first met," according to Genius. Despite the descriptive title of the song, he later admitted that his wife was actually wearing white at the time, but "The Lady in White" didn't have the same romantic ring to it.

Released on June 20, 1986, as part of the artist's Into the Light album, it became an international smash hit, reaching No. 1 in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, South Africa, and Belgium. In the United States, it was also a massive success, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, effectively transforming the singer into a mainstream talent.

"I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight / I've never seen you shine so bright / You were amazing / I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side / And when you turned to me and smiled / It took my breath away / And I have never had such a feeling / Such a feeling of complete and utter love / As I do tonight," de Burgh croons on the sentimental track.

He once famously commented that the song was "not the best song I ever wrote"—and critics agreed. "That's an understatement. It's not even the best song on his latest album," journalist Dennis Hunt wrote in a June 1987 Los Angeles Times article. "Whether you like the song or not, it's easy to see why this syrupy ballad clicked with the masses, even though it doesn't have a particularly memorable melody, distinctive vocals or an ounce of subtlety. What it does boast, however, is the kind of gushing sentiment women love to hear from men — but seldom do."

Despite it not being a personal favorite, though, it remains a staple on soft rock playlists. At the time of writing, the track had gained over 649 million Spotify streams.

Related: 1981 Rock Staple, the Band's First No. 1 Hit, Remains a Powerful Classic 45 Years Later

If you've visited a zoo before, chances are high you've wondered to yourself how strong the glass really is at such exhibits as hippos, gorillas, and tigers.

But the world-famous San Diego Zoo's Safari Park had another kind of unexpected encounter that could've been way worse than it's currently being reported.

Per local outlet ABC 10 News, the Escondido, California campus designed to recreate an African safari wasn't disrupted by one of its resident critters — it was one that wandered in uninvited.

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Anyone pouring into San Diego doesn't just visit the beach; the zoo is usually on the docket.

The Safari Park is arguably San Diego's best road trip since Escondido is roughly a half-hour drive from downtown, making for a fun family outing, which of course, usually involves lunch.

A wild bat was discovered dead roughly at noon last Saturday inside Oasis on the Rocks, one of the park's most popular eateries.

Fortunately, officials said there's no indication anyone came into contact with the bat, though they're continuing to investigate to confirm that.

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Rabies is a potentially deadly viral disease that, once humans begin displaying symptoms, carries nearly a 100% fatality rate, according to the CDC.

The bat found at the Safari Park is the 19th confirmed rabies case in San Diego County in 2026 alone.

Officials are asking those who think they may have been in contact with the bat (or others that fly around) to contact County Public Health Services asks you to call 619-692-8499 as soon as possible, and to note symptoms may take months to appear.

Meanwhile, the zoo verified the bat wasn't one from its collection and is urging visitors to remain alert if any more bats are spotted. Fortunately, the only bat many San Diegans hope to see next week is Batman at Comic-Con.

Euphoria fans missing Barbie Ferreira have a reason to celebrate: She has a new movie on Netflix. Better yet, unlike the HBO Max drama, this one is more likely to leave viewers smiling than emotionally devastated.

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Mile End Kicks, a heartwarming coming-of-age film being called the romantic comedy of the year, was also named the No. 1 fan-favorite film to watch on Netflix by Collider. It’s easy to see why: romance, rock, and the remarkable Alanis Morissette.

Set in 2011 north of the border, the film follows a 24-year-old music critic named Grace Pine, played by Ferreira, as she moves from Toronto to the Mile End neighborhood of Montreal for a change of scenery that will hopefully help her write a book about Morissette’s iconic 1995 album, Jagged Little Pill.

While there, however, she gets distracted by the indie-rock music scene, especially the social orbit of an up-and-coming band named Bone Patrol.

“Finally, a movie about how life-altering it was to hearJoanna Newsom's ‘Have One on Me’ for the first time,” IndieWire’s film critic, David Ehrlich, wrote on Letterboxd. “So funny and knowing and true, rom-com of the year with a bullet and a killer soundtrack to boot. Wonderful, wonderful film.”

Making its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, Mile End Kicks is now quietly finding an audience on streaming. As of writing this article, the film has an 86% onRotten Tomatoes, earned for its passion and authenticity, courtesy of its writer-director, Chandler Levack, who drew on her own experiences for the narrative.

“I would just constantly walk around the mile at two in the morning listening to [Tops’] ‘Double Vision’ or ‘Outside’ and obsessing over some guy while tears streamed down my face,” Levack told Paste magazine.

According to Paste, the fictional band in Levack’s film was based on several real-life groups, from Tops, of course, to Archers of Loaf, Pavement, Built to Spill, and the Replacements. She cited another former music critic’s tour de force as further inspiration.

“Because of Almost Famous, literally,” Levack said, answering a question about why she got into music criticism. “I saw that movie when I was 15, and I was just so floored by it. It kind of remains the most foundational art I’ve ever seen in my life.”

Fans of music-driven films like Almost Famous, Singles, and High Fidelity will most likely find a similar appeal in Mile End Kicks.

Mile End Kicks is now streaming on Netflix.

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No matter the size of your space, creative storage solutions are a fantastic way to bring order to a room. Because when things start to build up, it's always nice to keep your essentials neat, within reach and accessible.

Enter the Edifice 3-Tier Mesh Basket Cart. Available exclusively at Costco, this versatile storage find elevates any room with a mobile design complemented by a modern industrial theme. Extremely sturdy and built for long-term use, all it takes is one look to understand why shoppers are putting one in every room.

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Currently sold online, the Edifice 3-Tier Mesh Basket Cart features three tiers of sturdy mesh drawers that glide easily when pulled in and out. Designed to be removed, reorganized and put back in place with ease, the entire unit serves as a convenient way to bring a world of order to your daily life.

Sporting a sturdy construction made with a powder-coated steel frame and a faux wood-finish top, this cart really shines thanks to its 360-degree swivel casters and interchangeable leveling feet. Easy to maneuver from room to room, two of the casters can be locked in place, while the leveling feet provide added stability if you intend on keeping it in one dedicated space. 

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With a near five-star rating and dozens of reviews, it's clear that shoppers have been more than satisfied with this sleek three-tier cart. And while some assembly is required, shoppers say it's "easy to put together" and has a "10/10" design they would recommend to anyone.

"I purchased two for my craft closet," one fan said, commending it for its "great size" and ability to hold a lot of craft supplies. "I love it and I'm desperately thinking about where I need another one," a second shopper wrote.

"I am currently using this for clothes, but it's also great for office supplies, health and beauty products or towels," another added.

As for its overall footprint, the cart stands 29.9 inches tall, 22.4 inches long and 17.7 inches wide, making it compact enough to fit in tight spaces yet roomy enough to get creative with what you store inside. Whether you're using it to organize a bedroom, home office, garage, pantry or classroom, the results are all the same: smooth functionality, ample space and a stylish appearance that elevates the room around it.

Snag one now while it's still in stock, and while you're at it, check out this list of 10 Costco brands that major brands secretly make for more warehouse inspiration.

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Dolly Parton has spent decades winning over fans with her music, unforgettable personality, and signature style. Now, she’s bringing that same sparkle to the kitchen with a collection of colorful entertaining pieces and kitchen finds that feel just as joyful as the country icon herself.  If your deviled eggs deserve a little extra flair — or you're shopping for the Dolly fan — this butterfly platter is worth a look.

Right now, the Dolly Parton Jeweled Mosaic Butterfly Deviled Egg Platter is just $26 at Amazon. Made from durable stoneware, the butterfly-shaped platter showcases Dolly's signature butterfly motif in a colorful jeweled mosaic design. The platter has already caught shoppers’ attention, with reviewers praising its eye-catching design and versatility. One shopper described it as a “lovely dish,” while another shared that it was so “pretty.”

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Measuring 12 inches long by 9 wide by 7.4 inches high, this butterfly-shaped platter was made for deviled eggs, but it can handle much more than one dish. Use it for stuffed mushrooms, mini desserts, cookies, and other party bites during holiday gatherings, family celebrations, or weekend get-togethers. Thanks to its colorful jeweled design, it’s also the kind of serving piece you won’t want to hide away — display it on a kitchen island, open shelving, or your dining table when it’s not in use. 

Beyond serving food, this butterfly platter can be used as a catchall for jewelry, a spot to hold wrapped candies, or a place to display seasonal treats when guests come over. It's also dishwasher safe, so cleaning it up after an event is simple.  

One shopper said “I had the idea to look for something like this to hold my earrings and necklaces that I wear frequently on my dresser top. It is absolutely perfect!” 

The butterfly platter is just one piece from Dolly Parton's home collection, which includes serveware, mugs, and other entertaining essentials. That makes it easy to create a cohesive kitchen look when you can collect multiple pieces.

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Whether you're building a collection of Dolly-inspired kitchen pieces or simply looking for a serving dish with some pizzazz, the Dolly Parton Jeweled Mosaic Butterfly Deviled Egg Platter is an easy way to bring joy to your table. Be sure to snag one for yourself before stock runs out!

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Rest assured, fourth meal enthusiasts, you can continue to eat at Taco Bell without any foreseeable future poop-parasite danger.

The fast-food chain made it official on social media that they're pulling the Cyclospora-affected produce from Taylor Farms, which has been publicly named as the source of several cases. On Instagram, Taco Bell shared a note-app apology to their dedicated fan base: "We want you to hear it from us," it read. "We take your health and safety very seriously and have removed all affected Taylor farms lettuce from Taco Bell stores. So go ahead and enjoy your Taco Bell today."

Effectively redirecting the part of the blame it was getting with swift, viral in-a-good-way humor and brand responsibility, it continued, "You always got us. We always got you. See you in the drive-thru," and closed with a purple heart emoji.

What's hilarious about the public announcement isn't so much that it subtly shades the source of the aggressive parasitic GI tract invader, but that scores of fans have responded cleverly with their loyalty in the name of bad poops being a risk they were already willing to take. One commented, "Explosive diarrhea didn’t stop me before, it won’t stop me now," while another said, "I don’t take 'in sickness and in health' lightly. Love you (wedding ring, arm flex emoji)."

The steadfast commitment didn't waver: "You’ve been with me through my best and worst moment! Could never be mad at you!! I love you and your chalupa (no lettuce rn)," agreed another, like so many who piped in with similar sentiments of loyalty. "Taco Bell has been giving me explosive diarrhea for decades and I love it anyways!" shared someone else.

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And of course, it wouldn't be a Taco Bell comments section without calling out items to bring back to the menu, which don't include lettuce. "There’s no parasitic lettuce on an enchirito! Make it a permanent menu item!" shared @Charmcityfoodaventures. We can't help but agree that it would be very cool for Taco Bell to bring back menu items that don't have lettuce during this trying time, but their action speaks to its fanbase, who would risk it all to live mas.

Bad Company’s status goes far beyond being named one of the greatest supergroups of all time; the band also delivered one of classic rock’s most enduring anthems.

Following the success of its 1974 self-titled debut album, the all-star band featuring Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke from Free, Mick Ralphs from Mott the Hoople and Boz Burrell from King Crimson released its sophomore album, Straight Shooter.

The eight-track album spawned the lead single "Good Lovin' Gone Bad," but it was "Feel Like Makin' Love" that became the album’s biggest commercial success after peaking at No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The song also marked Bad Company’s second Top 10 hit on the chart, following "Can't Get Enough," which reached No. 5 and remains the band's highest-charting single on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The massive popularity of "Feel Like Makin' Love" helps explain why VH1 ranked it No. 78 on its list of the Greatest Hard Rock Songs of All Time.

A defining mid '70s track, the supergroup’s classic is celebrated for its acoustic-driven verses and the powerful vocals of Rodgers, whose soulful delivery became one of the band’s trademarks.

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Initially written as an acoustic song by 19-year-old Rodgers, "Feel Like Makin' Love" was built around country-inspired melodies and lyrics inspired by a camping trip in California.

“I was staying at this camp in California when I started to come up with the lyrics and music to Feel Like Makin’ Love,” the iconic lead vocalist recalled in an interview as cited by Louder Sound. “It was an amazing place to be. I was about 19 and touring the US with Free, so the song actually stayed on the back burner all the way until the start of Bad Company in 1973. And I did feel like making love at the time. I think I probably was in love – that happened a lot.”

Years later, Ralphs added heavy guitar riffs for the chorus, transforming the song into a dynamic blend of acoustic balladry and hard rock.

“I came up with the riff, and I suggested we put the two together to create a song,” the guitarist told Uncut UK. “I think that’s the feel of the song; the verses are very appealing to the ladies, probably more than the men, and then the riff comes in, which is all bloody macho. It’s a big chorus and it worked out really well."

The late guitarist also described the song as standing apart from many of Bad Company's harder rock tracks.

The late guitarist also said the song stood apart from many of Bad Company's harder rock tracks, as "Feel Like Makin' Love" was “more of a ballad” than many of their tracks.

Years later, the power ballad has been recognized as one of the band’s signature songs and has been covered by several prominent musicians, including Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators for the tribute album Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company.

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Brian Johnson has spent nearly five decades fronting AC/DC, but it's only now, at 78, that he says he's actually let himself enjoy the ride.

Speaking with USA Today ahead of the U.S. leg of the band's Power Up Tour, Johnson opened up about a habit he kept up for years without even realizing it: he almost never smiled onstage. "I never used to smile or anything," he admitted, explaining that he felt weighed down for most of his career by the pressure of being in what he once thought of as "a big rock and roll band."

That mindset, Johnson explained, meant holding back the kind of playfulness and spontaneity he now brings to every show. Younger performers, he said, tend to overthink every moment, worried about looking the part rather than simply living in it.

Johnson says that somewhere along the way, the pressure to perform a certain image just stopped mattering to him. He and guitarist Angus Young, 71, now trade grins and glances onstage, feeding off each other's energy in ways Johnson says never used to happen earlier in the band's career. He credits the shift partly to simply not caring as much anymore about how he's perceived, and partly to trusting that after 46 years together, he and his bandmates can read each other well enough to improvise in real time.

Johnson says AC/DC now leans into unpredictability during shows rather than avoiding it, treating those unscripted moments as part of what keeps a decades-old setlist feeling alive rather than routine.

At an age when he once assumed he'd have long since stopped touring, Johnson says he's more present in the moment than ever, and finally letting the fun show on his face instead of hiding behind an old idea of what a rock frontman was supposed to look like.

Pizza Hut is giving away free large, 1-topping pizzas until Sunday, July 19!

The offer is only available for 48 hours, so you'll have to act fast to claim yours before the offer ends.

Any customer who places a qualifying online order on PizzaHut.com or in the mobile app for delivery or carry-out will have a free pizza coupon deposited in their account within 48 hours of their order.

To qualify for the deal, you must make a purchase of at least $7.99 before tax and tip prior to July 19.

If you're not already a Hut Rewards member, you can sign up within 48 hours of placing your order and download the app to score your free pizza.

The Pizza Hut app is available on the App Store and on Google Play.

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In June, the chain announced the return of its Book It! Summer of Stories program, giving kids the chance to earn free pizza by meeting reading goals throughout the summer.

The program is open to children in pre-K through sixth grade, and parents can use the Book It! app to set monthly reading goals during June, July, and August.

Once those goals are hit, participants can earn a free Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut!

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Hailey Bieber is adding another title to her resume: denim designer.

The model, beauty mogul, and wife of Justin Bieber has teamed up with Gap on "The Hailey Jean," a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by her personal collection of vintage Gap denim and her go-to '90s style. The line launched Thursday, July 16, both online and in select Gap stores, and it didn't take long to sell through.

Bieber has built a reputation as one of fashion's most closely watched trendsetters, thanks to her denim beauty brand Rhode and her frequent Skims campaigns, so a collaboration built around her personal style felt like a natural next step for the brand. It's also not Gap's first high-profile celebrity partnership: the retailer has recently worked with Victoria Beckham and the K-pop group KATSEYE, part of a broader push to pair its classic denim heritage with major entertainment names.

The capsule features two silhouettes: the Extra Baggy Jean and the Low Rise Loose Jean, each priced at $89 and available in three washes: light, medium, and midnight indigo. Bieber worked directly with Gap's design team to rework two vintage pairs from her own closet into modern versions of the brand's iconic fits.

Both styles are cut from rigid, 100% cotton denim designed to soften and mold to the wearer with time, and each includes personal touches: a Hailey signature woven into the pocket lining, plus "1996" hardware and a back patch nodding to the year she was born. The Low Rise Loose Jean, which features a full-length hem, five-pocket styling, and recycled cotton for a more sustainable finish, is available exclusively online.

"1996 has always felt iconic to me because there was something so effortless about that era and the way people wore denim," Bieber said in a statement. "We wanted the campaign and the product to capture that same feeling in a way that felt modern, understated and personal."

The collection has already proven just as popular as expected, with most sizes and washes across both styles sold out within roughly 24 hours of launch. The good news for anyone who missed out: Gap has confirmed a restock is coming to its website Saturday, July 18, at 7 a.m. ET.

In the meantime, shoppers looking for a similar look have options. Gap's Mid Rise UltraSoft Studded Baggy Jeans, a bestselling medium-wash pair with a comparable '90s silhouette, are currently marked down more than 70%, from $99.95 to $29.

While thrillers traditionally are murder mystery stories or heists, stress-inducing films with twists and turns can belong to any genre. For instance, the publication Collider recently spotlighted some of the top thriller films with fantastical elements by releasing a ranking of the "7 greatest fantasy thrillers of all time."

The list, published in July 2026, featured films like Sleepy Hollow from 1999, Ghost, released in 1990, 1994's The Crow, and The Devil's Backbone, which premiered in 2001. Collider put the 2019 Robert Eggers-directed black-and-white film, The Lighthouse, at the top of the list.

The film, which was co-written by Robert and his brother, Max Eggers, has a score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

During a 2019 Q&A panel at Landmark Theatres, alongside the film's stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, Robert discussed writing The Lighthouse with Max. He was quick to clarify that he and his brother's dynamic doesn't resemble the volatile relationship between lighthouse keepers, Howard (Pattinson) and Wake (Dafoe), in the movie. He said the most "autobiographical thing" from the film was "sleeping in close quarters with flatulent colleagues" while he "was working in the dregs of the New York indie film world" at the start of his career.

In addition, he said that he and his brother threw themselves into researching "lighthouse keepers in the nineteenth-century." He said it was relatively "easy to research lighthouses because people like lighthouses, so there's tons of books available." In addition, he explained that because "photography had been invented in the 19th century," he and Max found "lots of photographic evidence to recreate the physical material world" for the movie.

Robert clarified that his and Max's research didn't end at lighthouses. As examples, he said that he and Max pulled from Herman Melville's writing, classic mythology, artists like John Darvill, Arnold Böcklin, and Sascha Schneider, as well as "the lighthouse keepers manual that Robert's character mentions," 1881's Instructions to Light-Keepers, for inspiration.