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Grand Funk Railroad experienced a career-defining moment in the early 1970s after releasing their single “We're an American Band.”

A signature hit from their seventh album We're an American Band, the hard rock band was able to etch their name in music history following the song’s commercial success.

Released in July 1973, the three-member band, consisting of Mark Farner on guitar and vocals, Don Brewer on drums and vocals and Mel Schacher on bass, captivated the public with a seamless blend of blues rock, hard rock and boogie, driven by electrifying keyboards and gritty guitar riffs that made the song an instant classic.

Weeks after the song’s debut, “We're An American Band” entered the music chart and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for one week.

Grand Funk Railroad’s hit song spent 17 weeks on the music chart, proving its lasting appeal.

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In addition, the song gave the band their first No. 1 on the Billboard charts, with a second following in 1974 with “The Loco-Motion.”

The Song Grand Funk Railroad Never Saw Becoming Their Biggest Hit

Before releasing their seventh studio album, the band had been experiencing serious issues and needed a big hit to survive.

They came up with the idea of changing their sound to stay relevant and focus on producing more radio-friendly hits.

“Music was changing and so was radio, it was getting a lot poppier,” Grand Funk Railroad’s drummer and co-lead vocalist, Don Brewer, said in a past interview as cited by U Discover. “We had to make this conversion from being the FM underground band to being a hit radio band. Our very career and financial lives depended on it.”

This is where the track “We're An American Band” was born.

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Written by Brewer, he had no expectations that the song would take off, let alone become their signature track.

“I played these two little strings on my guitar when I was writing songs and every chord I knew was in that song,” he said, as cited in a past interview. “I didn’t think ‘We’re An American Band’ would be the anthem it would end up being. I remember the people from Capitol hearing it and jumping up and down with excitement, so I knew it had something, but I had no idea just how good it really was!”

Lo and behold, listeners knew just how good it was, making “We're An American Band” one of the band’s finest songs.

Related: 1972 Rock Classic, Named No. 1 Hit Song for Three Weeks, Became a Timeless Anthem

The Top 7 celebrated Taylor Swift’s chart-topping hits tonight on American Idolas America voted live to reveal which five artists move one step closer to their dream of becoming the next American Idol.

Then, in a second round, the artists performed songs that capture the spirit of California.

Also, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood were on hand to lend their voices to critique the Top 7 following their performances, and they were joined by guest judge Nikki Glaser.

Plus, Luke Bryan took the stage with his latest single “Country and She Knows It.”

As previously announced, The American Idol app for voting has been replaced by social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) voting. Text voting and online voting are still in place.

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Here's our spoiler-filled recap of who went home on American Idol tonight, and who made it through to the Top 5.

Who was eliminated on American Idol tonight?

Brooks, 23
Bel Air, MD
Dementia Care Medication Tech

Daniel Stallworth, 27
Moss Point, MS
Elementary Music Teacher

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Who Made It Through to the American Idol Top 5?

Braden Rumfelt, 22
Murphy, NY
Substitute Teacher

Chris Tungseth, 27
Fergus Falls, MN
Construction Tradesman

Hannah Harper, 26
Willow Springs, MO
Stay-at-Home Mom

Jordan McCullough, 27
Murfreesboro, TN
Worship Director

Keyla Richardson, 29
Pensacola, FL
Music Teacher

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Here is how the night played out for the American Idol Top 7:

ROUND 1: TAYLOR SWIFT SONGSJORDAN McCULLOUGH

Song: “Tim McGraw”

Lionel said: “That is the way to put barbecue sauce on Taylor Swift. That was so well done. You put the curls in. I just love that. I can’t even hit that note. I love everything you did.”

CHRIS TUNNGSETH

Song: “exile”

Carrie said: “You have this tender quality to your voice that really lends itself to storytelling. I think you picked a really good song to showcase that.”

HANNAH HARPER

Song: “Mean”

Nikki said: “I am not going to be mean to you. I love that you chose this song. Because watching last week with you talking about some of the commentary online of your performance the previous week, I was thinking I really want her to address that  because this song was based on a critic of Taylor’s. She was, ‘I’m going to write a song about it,’ and that came through for you tonight. I loved what you did with the banjo. That song was gorgeous.”

BROOKS

Song: “Love Story”

Luke said: “I just love hearing your interpretation of that. Force yourself to always give more energy, more energy. I wanted a little more. A crazy week. Your girl (Rae) announced your relationship last week and you’re wearing silk shirts.”

DANIEL STALLWORTH

Song: “Fearless”

Lionel said: “What I love about you is you walk out on this stage and, honestly, you picked the right song, you are fearless. I like that you not only sing, you perform, so the crowd is right with you.”

KEYLA RICHARDSON

Song: “Lover”

Carrie said: “We don’t ever have to worry about you. There are some that we’re ‘what are they going to sing, what are they going to do with the song?’ I feel like we never have to worry about you. We just have to sit back and watch you perform. Your melodic choices, you just impress me every week.”

BRAEDEN RUMFELT

Song: “cardigan”

Nikki said: “You were in the pocket. Do you love that song, because I can tell you love that song. [He just learned it.] You ate that song. It is one of my favorites and you took me on a journey. It was really, really beautiful.”

ROUND 2: SONGS THAT CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF CALIFORNIABROOKS

Song: “She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5

Luke said: “That was the perfect song choice to fit your voice and whatever we told you the last round, there were none of those timing rounds. It was so perfect. It was what I hoped it would be.”

JORDAN McCULLOUGH

Song: “I Can Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt

Lionel said: “I want you to understand something. I have heard that song a long time. You got me crying on that song that I have heard a long time. I want you to know your delivery was right on point. Let the congregation say, ‘Amen.’”

DANIEL STALLWORTH

Song: “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.

Carrie said: “You sang all the notes. Every one. Your voice is like butter on hot toast. That’s all. It was great.”

BRAEDEN RUMFELT

Song: “This Love” by Maroon 5

Nikki said: “You owned that. You made that so cool. That was so much fun. You looked cool. It’s the silver buckle, the silk shirt, things coming off.”

CHRIS TUNNGSETH

Song: “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish

Luke said: “Man, really special. Beautiful. That’s twice tonight that you slayed us with those moments. Whatever you ate for breakfast, keep eating it.”

HANNAH HARPER

Song: “That’s The Way Love Goes” by Merle Haggard

Lionel said: “That was absolutely amazing. You are looking like a star, you are sounding like a star, I guess you’re getting closer to the big star.”

KEYLA RICHARDSON

Song: “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James

Nikki said: “I know Jennifer Hudson throws a shoe, but I don’t have one. That was insane. An iconic Idol moment."

Then host Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 5: Keyla, Braeden, Jordan, Hannah, and Chris.

American Idol airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Streams next day on Hulu.

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Released in September 1983, The Big Chill is like a big warm hug. Sure, its fall setting, cozy gathering, and turkey-roasting storyline suggest a holiday watch, but the film is grade-A viewing any time of the year. About a group of baby-boomer pals who reunite in Beaufort, South Carolina, following a friend taking his own life, the film is a portrait of nostalgia, midlife introspection, and really great music. 

Elevated by a soundtrack that consists of 18 “rock and soul” songs from the mid-to-late 1960s, Lawrence Kasdan’s classic dramedy hits all the right notes. From the Rolling Stones’ “You Can't Always Get What You Want” and Young Rascals’ “Good Lovin’" to Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” every genre is covered and emotion stirred. 

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Like its soundscape, the film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams, and Glenn Close, who made acting history at the time with nominations for an Oscar, Tony, and Emmy all in the same year. Fun fact: Kevin Costner plays Alex, the deceased friend, but because his flashback scenes were cut, he basically just plays a corpse.  

Decades later, The Big Chill stands as a masterclass of blending film and music to evoke nostalgia, with Ultimate Classic Rock writing, “The success of the movie helped usher in a wave of '60s nostalgia, much likeAmerican Graffiti had done for the ’50s." 

Earlier this year, the outlet named Kasdan’s film the Best Rock Movie of 1983, reaffirming its spot atop the pantheon of soundtrack-driven cinema. And proving that in today’s cold world, all you need to stay warm is a good movie and a great needle drop.

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No one can create a soft rock song quite like the queen of the genre herself, Carole King.

In 2024, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the top 40 soft rock songs, compiling a list of the greatest works ever created in the genre. Ranked alongside iconic tracks such as America's 1975 song "Sister Golden Hair" at No. 33 and the Eagles' 1975 song "Take It to the Limit" at No. 28, King's 1971 track "So Far Away" secured the No. 29 spot.

Released on August 4, 1971, as the fourth single from her landmark sophomore album, Tapestry, "So Far Away" was a significant success. While it did not reach the same chart heights as the album's other hits, "It's Too Late" and "I Feel the Earth Move," the track still climbed to No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

James Taylor, recording engineer Hank Cicalo, Joni Mitchell, Carole King and record producer Lou Adler gather around the mixing desk for a playback in the control room of A&M Records Recording Studio during the recording of King's album 'Tapestry' in January 1971 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Following its release, "So Far Away" was critically recognized for its artistry, perfectly capturing King's loneliness while touring. The song contributed to the broader masterpiece of Tapestry, an album that would go on to sell over 25 million copies worldwide. In 1972, the album won four Grammy Awards, establishing King as the first female artist to win all four major categories in a single night.

Produced by Lou Adler via Ode Records, "So Far Away" is recognizable for its slow acoustic arrangement and emotive vocals. The track featured singer-songwriter James Taylor on guitar, delicate drums by Russ Kunkel and an electric baseline that immediately captured listener's attention. The sparse, melancholic production of the track helped highlight its tender message.

Written by King, the Tapestry single explored the singer's complicated feelings surrounding life on the road. The song captured her isolation while traveling far from her loved ones, making for a touching ballad.

Despite being released over five decades ago, "So Far Away" continues to reach new audiences. King has seen significant success during the streaming era, with "So Far Away" garnering over 79 million streams on Spotify alone. Her ability to remain relevant across generations of audiences attests to her legacy as a one-of-a-kind soft rock legend.

Related: 1971 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Soft Rock Songs’ of All Time Became a Breakup Anthem

A lot can change in a few short days. On Friday, April 24, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her maternity leave, writing on Instagram, “Be back soon!” Little did the 39-weeks pregnant mother-to-be know that “soon” would mean the next day. But following a terrifying turn of events at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Leavitt is back in front of the press corps.

While she conducted a briefing on Monday, April 27, following the third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump’s life, it doesn’t seem like Leavitt has much time left to continue working. With her baby due any day now, the Press Secretary is getting down to the wire. But it looks like choosing a name isn’t one thing on her to-do list. At least, according to mentalist Oz Pearlman. 

The performer was delighting guests at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night before chaos broke out. He later told ABC News’Jonathan Karl that, prior to suspect Cole Tomas Allen breaking through a security checkpoint and allegedly attempting to assassinate key members of the administration, he (meaning Pearlman) was entertaining Leavitt with a pretty genius trick. Pearlman explained that the Press Secretary said, “I’m having a baby next week…can you guess what I named my daughter?” 

Pearlman then recounts how he went “letter by letter” until he wrote down the name. He asked if his guess was correct, and, according to Pearlman’s account of the evening, the First Lady, Melania Trump, gasped and said, “Is that the name?” Before he could answer, the Trumps and other high-ranking personnel were whisked away by the Secret Service.

. @OzTheMentalist reveals the trick he had just performed on Karoline Leavitt when the shooting happened last night at the White House correspondents’ dinner.

He figured out the name of @PressSec ‘s soon to be born child pic.twitter.com/ejxU1E01Jg

— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) April 26, 2026

Now that everyone is safe and the suspected gunman is in custody, Pearlman is ready to dish on Leavitt’s baby’s name. And, as Karl points out, he’s not spilling a major secret. The journalist notes that Karoline has given them permission to share the name Pearlman wrote down.

So what moniker did the mentalist guess? Pearlman reveals the answer, saying, “I believe the name is Vivian. So yeah, that’s what I guessed.”

Of course, we’ll have to wait for confirmation from Leavitt after she gives birth. But if he’s right, baby girl, “Vivian” Riccio (the father is Leavitt’s husband of just over one year, Nicholas Riccio) will soon join her big brother Niko (born in 2024) as part of their family. 

Pearlman also recently issued a statement via his Instagram page about the events of the evening, thanking his fans for checking on him and writing, “Was in the middle of performing for the President and First Lady when I looked up to see a commotion, thought it was a bomb about to go off or shots fired. We hit the deck fast and Secret Service acted decisively and professionally to protect us all.” 

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After a long winter season, kicking off spring with a stretch of hot weather is all anybody needs to get excited about summer. Between outdoor adventures, friends and family gatherings, vacations and all the water-adjacent activities that come with the season, it's easy to get excited for what are arguably the best months of the year.

Thankfully, Costco understands just how urgent it is to be prepared for the summer ahead of time, as shown by a recent in-store arrival that fans are already snatching up fast. Currently retailing for $47, the H2OGO! Inflatable Family Lounge Pool is your ticket to upgrading summer fun without breaking the bank. Perfect for the whole family and featuring an easy setup design, this is one Costco pickup you don't want to miss.

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Spotted recently by @costcowonders and quickly shared online, the H2OGO! The Inflatable Family Lounge Pool is an easy way to elevate any backyard setup, and it packs up for quick setup just about anywhere you go. With a generous footprint for multiple people and a 338-gallon capacity, it has everything you need for a refreshing day under the sun.

Measuring 120 inches long, 86 inches wide and 27 inches tall, the pool features extra-wide sidewalls for stability, an inflatable bench seat with a headrest, two cup holders and a PVC frame that helps maintain its shape. It comes in a deep blue color with a white honeycomb floor pattern and is safe for ages 6 and up. Even better, when deflated, it folds down effortlessly into a compact footprint that's conveniently easy to tuck away between uses.

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"I bought this pool last year for the kids, but I think I equally enjoyed it just as much," one fan wrote in a review. "It's the perfect backyard lounge pool for all those hot summer days. I gotta say, it was much bigger than expected, and for that, I was very surprised at the value."

Another fan echoed the sentiment, praising the pool for its "super easy" setup and noting that their "3 and 5 year old grandkids" had a blast in it all day. "I didn't want to kill my grass so it is on a stone area," they added, "I put a large canvas tarp and 3 large thin dog beds under it to make it more comfortable for kids. I'm looking forward to more hot weather so I can lounge in it while keeping cool."

If you're eyeing this pool for your own summer adventures, just keep in mind that a pump is not included with purchase, so you'll need one on hand before setting it up. That said, most standard electric air pumps with the right nozzle attachments will do the trick, but you can also use a foot pump or a car-powered 12-volt pump if you prefer a slower, more manual setup. That said, an electric pump will get you inflated and ready to go in minutes.

Don't miss out on this essential summer find. And while you're at it, check out Costco's gorgeous living room console and patio-ready candle set for more indoor and outdoor home finds.

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If you're looking to give your space a little personality boost without sacrificing comfort, Wayfair has a deal that's almost too good to be true. The wildly popular Sand and Stable Hertford Mid-Century Modern Accent Chair — regularly $384 — is now just $100.

With a 74% discount, it’s quickly earning a reputation as the go-to “comfy and super cute” home upgrade.

Sand and Stable Hertford Mid-Century Modern Accent Chair, From $100 (was $384) at Wayfair

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Don't let the featherweight price fool you. This chair is sturdy, supporting up to 250 pounds thanks to solid oak joinery and a thoughtfully designed base. And if you're short on space, its compact footprint makes it perfect for apartments, reading nooks, or any cozy corner that needs a little extra love. It’s 29 inches tall, 26 inches wide, and 32 inches deep.

The "lovely" chair's silhouette strikes that perfect balance between vintage and modern, while the foam-filled cushions and supportive pillow-back make it a spot you'll actually want to curl up in. Reviewers raved that the seat is "easy to assemble" while still being aesthetically pleasing, a rare combo in the world of cute furniture. The included accent pillow (hello, instant styling!) is such a thoughtful touch, making this chair feel like it belongs in a boutique hotel or a dreamy Pinterest board.

The Hertford Accent Chair by Sand & Stable features a classic mid-century modern design with splayed solid wood legs and a kiln-dried frame for stability. The chair's linen-blend upholstery is available in five colors (beige, gray, olive green, forest green, and white), making it easy to coordinate with a variety of interior decor styles. The purposefully distressed finish adds a subtle vintage touch, and due to natural wood variations, each chair may have a unique appearance.

One of the key benefits of the Hertford chair is its balance of comfort and support. The seat and back are filled with high-density foam, offering firm support yet soft enough for relaxation. The chair also comes with a matching accent pillow, providing extra back or neck support as needed. With a 250-pound weight capacity and sturdy construction, it is designed for everyday use in living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks.

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Assembly is required, though many customers have found the process straightforward, noting that clear instructions and necessary tools are included. Weighing just under 30 pounds, the chair is relatively easy to move, making it a practical choice for small spaces.

Customer reviews frequently mentioned the chair's attractive appearance and comfortable design. One reviewer commented, "This accent chair is exactly what my living room needed. The fabric feels high-quality, and the cushion is supportive without being too firm. It was easy to assemble, and it looks even better in person."

"So sturdy and very comfortable," another shopper said. "Perfect addition to my new mid-century modern living room."

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Wayfair’s 74% off price tag makes this $100 chair the kind of deal that doesn't come around often. If you want a chair that's as unique and welcoming as your home, grab one in your favorite color while it's still on sale!

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly at the "start of a new chapter" as they prepare to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary.

On Wednesday, April 29, the Prince and Princess of Wales will officially mark 15 years of marriage. They said "I do" on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey in London—with 1,900 people in attendance and countless others tuning in to the televised global event.

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Prince William, 43, and Middleton, 44, have since welcomed three children: Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 8. They have also weathered Middleton's 2024 cancer diagnosis and treatment, after which she announced she was cancer-free in January 2025.

At this point, Prince William and Middleton are "at the start of a new chapter" in their lives, a source close to the couple told The Telegraph.

“If continuity and stability is what the monarchy is supposed to give you, you only need to look at this marriage,” the unnamed source told the outlet. "Whatever has happened in his life, in her life, the continuity and stability of their relationship has seen them through it. They are exactly the same as they have always been. They’re unshakable, the two of them.”

The source added that Middleton and Prince William are at the beginning of a "new normal," thanks to cancer treatment being in the rearview mirror and Middleton having settled back into her royal duties.

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It's unclear, as of writing, what Middleton and Prince William's plans are for their anniversary this year. Last year, for their 14th wedding anniversary, the Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to the Scottish Isles for official royal engagements before enjoying downtime at a holiday cottage on the Isle of Mull.

In addition to the royal couple celebrating 15 years of marriage, they have other big milestones in the coming months: Princess Charlotte will turn 11 on May 2, for starters, followed by Prince George turning 13 on July 22. That's not the only change on the horizon for the eldest of Prince William and Middleton's children.

This fall, Prince George will also enter a new era of his education by heading off to boarding school for the first time. Royal author Robert Jobson told Hello! magazine that it will be an “emotional time” for the Prince and Princess of Wales. However, it's also a "chance for him to spread his wings and take part in things in the afternoons and evenings instead of going home to Mum and Dad."

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Criminal Minds just wouldn’t be the same without Paget Brewster, but her future on the show was put in jeopardy when she was fired.

The actress, 57, recounted her termination from the CBS procedural during the Monday, April 27, episode of iHeartRadio’s “Are You a Charlotte?” podcast with Kristin Davis. While sharing her version of events, Brewster—who has portrayed Emily Prentiss since season 2—recalled filming a backdoor pilot for another series during an episode of Criminal Minds.

“Apparently, this is what I heard, when Les Moonves—who is the now famously ousted president of CBS—when he got the pilot inside of our episode, it was the first time he’d watched the show [in a while],” she claimed. “We think he saw the show for the first time in years and just said, ‘Oh, I don’t like those women. Get rid of those women.’ And so, A.J. Cook and I were fired.”

After season 5 ended in 2010, Brewster and Cook, 47—known for her role as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau—were let go from Criminal Minds. However, Brewster ultimately returned for several season 6 episodes after her “agent went in and had a big fight” with the network, according to the Friends alum.   

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Cook was eventually brought back to the show as a main cast member for season 7. While Brewster was also asked to return full-time, she opted to leave Criminal Minds after season 7 concluded in 2012 because she was “so mad” about her initial firing. During her break from the CBS series, she appeared on several other shows, including Community, Grandfathered and Another Period.

Four years later, Brewster reconsidered her decision to stay away from Criminal Minds.

“I really did hold on to that anger for too long. It was an unhealthy thing to hold onto. Because A.J. and I were like, ‘We were early, we knew our lines, we never got into fights.’ We were really angry,” she recalled. “I held onto the anger for too long, and after four years, I finally thought, ‘Why am I not [on the show]? I love everyone there. I just don’t like Les Moonves and I never have to see him because he doesn’t care about this show.’”

Brewster subsequently agreed to return during season 12 in 2016. After her co-star Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner) was fired in August 2016 following an onset altercation, she was promoted to a series regular, and her character, Emily, replaced Hotch as the chief of the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

At the time, Brewster requested equal pay to her male co-stars, which allowed her female castmates to ask for the same.

“I fought to try to get my episodic fee close to what the men were making ‘cause we were always paid less,” she said. “I was like, ‘Well, I kind of have them over a barrel. They need me more than I need this show.’ So, I got my episode fee way up from what it was. Then when the other female cast members, their contracts were up, so I said, ‘This is what I got. Go get more.’ … So then, they went in and they got big raises.”

After more than 200 episodes, Brewster is still playing Emily today. She made her debut as the character in 2006 and will return for season 19 in May.  

The last time Amal and George Clooney made a public appearance was at the Golden Globes. The couple attended a gala since the actor was being awarded. They talked a little about their private family life.

Amal and George Clooney Split Time in Different Countries George Clooney and Amal Clooney

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The married couple attended the 51st Chaplin Award Gala on April 27. The actor was in a classic tux, and his wife wore an off-shoulder Balenciaga dress, which is part of the summer 28 collection.

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The husband said their family celebrates two Mother's Days since they split time between America and Europe. "You got, like, two Mother’s Days. It’s a lot of work," he told Extra. "It was great… I’m here as much as I am in France. We kind of run around everywhere, but we love it there. We’re having a really beautiful time."

The couple's twins, Ella and Alexander, will be eight in June. "I wasn’t really in the market for being a dad," Clooney told The New York Times. "Then I met Amal and we fell in love. I have to say that, after that, everything made sense."

Clooney has slowed down on taking roles recently. However, he's returning as Danny Ocean in Ocean's 14.Julia Roberts also attended the Golden Globes and said she saw the movie's script.

"And I was kind of surprised, because I was like, 'Oh, what is the story going to be?'" Roberts, 58, told Variety. "And it's good. I mean, we wouldn't do it if it's not good."

Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, and Don Cheadle will be in the new movie. It's unknown when the movie will be released.

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When it comes to the greatest shows of all time, Game of Thrones is certainly up there. Based on the A Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R.R. Martin, the TV series captured the heart of the novels. However, most people will agree that the quality declined once the show went past the books.

That point came at the end of Game of Thrones Season 5. So, it is surprising to see an episode from Season 6 sit at the top of the “100 Best TV Episodes of All Time” on IMDb. It’s hard to deny that it is a wonderful episode.

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 9 Is the Best

Sitting in second place on the list is Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9, titled “Battle of the Bastards.” It’s ahead of other popular episodes, including “The Rains of Castermere” and “Hardhome.” The surprising fact about the episode is that it is based on a potential storyline, as the novel The Winds of Winter hasn’t been completed yet, much to readers’ disappointment.

While that is the surprising fact, the placement of this particular hour of the show won’t be all that unexpected. After all, it is the big episode that sees Jon Snow’s army up against Ramsey Bolton’s, with a chance for the Starks to take Winterfell back.

The battle itself offers some believable and nerve-wracking moments, including the point where it looks like Jon and his wildlings will be defeated. This moment comes partially from battles in real history, with the Battle of Bosworth coming to mind as the main one. That battle even involved the delay in the final army moving in, helping to turn everything around.

What Makes ‘Battle of the Bastards’ One of the Best Ever Episodes?

There are many reasons viewers find this one of the best ever episodes of Game of Thrones, let alone one of the best ever episodes of TV as a whole. One of those is the way Jon’s story is fully told, focusing on some of his concerns about not wanting to live anymore. He has a moment where he gives up, and then we get that iconic moment of him reaching up through the sea of bodies to take a breath.

While there are flaws within the story, there are also exciting moments that fans had waited a few years for. The biggest one was the Starks taking back Winterfell, as Sansa got her revenge against Ramsey for all his abuse.

Book fans are still waiting to see how Ramsey Bolton is handled, considering there are some major changes to the woman who is his bride in the books. It remains to be seen just how long we’ll end up waiting.

It's not difficult to understand why Henry Mancini was in demand as a composer for movies in the '60s: His considerable talents were behind iconic tunes like "Baby Elephant Walk," "Theme from The Pink Panther" and "Moon River," featuring lyrics by the equally talented Johnny Mercer, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1961. What's even more impressive? Mancini and Mercer won the Oscar again the very next year for another song they wrote together, "Days of Wine and Roses."

From the movie of the same name, "Days of Wine and Roses" was sung by Andy Williams, who also sang "Moon River." The trio's second collaboration didn't just win the Oscar, it also went on to win Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

"Days of Wine and Roses" saw success on the charts, too, as the title track on Williams' album Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests, which went all the way to #1 and stayed there for a whopping 16 weeks.

As music journalist Jeff Meshel explained, the title of the song (and movie) is taken from a poem by British poet Ernest Dowson (1867-1900), whose poem "Vitae Summa Brevis" contains the lines:

"They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream."

Mercer's lyrics are a variation on that theme:

"The days of wine and roses laugh and run away like a child at play / Through a meadow land toward a closing door / A door marked 'nevermore' that wasn’t there before / The lonely night discloses just a passing breeze filled with memories / Of the golden smile that introduced me to / The days of wine and roses and you."

Johnny Mercer couldn't write 'Days of Wine and Roses' 'fast enough'

In a 1970 interview with Willis Conover, Mercer opened up about the process of writing "Days of Wine and Roses," which was surprisingly quick.

"Well 'Wine and Roses' was kind of what we call a rocking chair song for me because I
was given the title from the Ernest Dowson poem 'Days of Wine and Roses' and Henry
gave me that great tune, and coupled with those two things I couldn't write the lyric fast enough," Mercer said.

"I just got out the pencil and I started to write and...I don't know if it makes sense to some
people," the songwriter continued. "Like Andy Williams says he doesn't understand the word 'nevermore' but allegorically I understand it. On a door that you don't see, it's like a Dali painting, you know. You're walking through a meadow and suddenly there's a door and there's a word on it. You see past that, and past that you can't go. At least if you go through you can't come back. Anyway, those were the feelings that I had when I wrote the lyric. I couldn't write it down...I think I wrote it in five minutes. I couldn't write it down fast enough."

While the version of "Days of Wine and Roses" with Williams on vocals is still the most famous, the song has been covered by a number of notable artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra,Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald.

Related: 1972 Classic Ballad Won an Oscar for ‘Best Original Song’ 53 Years Ago

For a limited time, Crumbl has released a cookie inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2. Their Cerulean Blue Sugar Cookie has arrived just in time for the film’s release on May 1, taking inspiration from Miranda Priestly’s iconic monologue in the first movie.

“What you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean,” Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) said in the 2006 film.

Crumbl’s new cookie is a classic almond sugar cookie, “topped with cerulean swoops of real almond frosting fit for the runway.”

Alongside this dessert is Crumbl’s new White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie, which features a white cheesecake frosting on a cookies and cream cookie, topped with raspberry spread and sprinkled with cookies and cream crumbs.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiered in New York City on April 20, and the star-studded red carpet would’ve made Runway proud. Anne Hathaway wore a stunning custom red Louis Vuitton gown by Nicolas Ghesquière, along with pink gold Bulgari jewels. People Magazine called the outfit “a very Andy Sachs-coded ensemble.” The film will release to theaters on May 1.

In the meantime, check out this week’s rotating menu at Crumbl, available April 27-May 2:

🔵 CERULEAN BLUE SUGAR COOKIE (NEW)
Our classic almond sugar cookie topped with cerulean swoops of real almond frosting fit for the runway.

🥛 BISCOFF® TRES LECHES CAKE
A lightly spiced cake soaked in a classic tres leches sauce, topped with Biscoff® cookie butter, fresh whipped cream, Biscoff® cookie pieces, and a drizzle of melted Biscoff® cookie butter.

🔴 WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE COOKIE (NEW)
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🧈 KENTUCKY BUTTER CAKE COOKIE
A warm yellow butter cake cookie smothered with a melty buttery glaze and topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

🎡 CHURRO COOKIE
A warm cinnamon cookie topped with a swirl of cinnamon buttercream and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

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And run to Old Navy to grab the perfect tote bag for your summer farmer's market run—or Crumbl run—also inspired by the upcoming sequel.

Robert Irwin has returned to the Dancing with the Stars stage, and things just got a little hotter.

During the first night in Los Angeles on the Dancing with the Stars tour, Irwin ripped off his shirt while dancing with Witney Carson on stage.

Entertainment Tonight posted an exclusive video from the performance, and fans have been swooning in the comment section over the 22-year-old star.

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“Why he’s single I’ll never know,” one fan commented, as another viral reaction noted, “I volunteer I VOLUNTEER!!!!”

“The fact that this hit ET is entertaining and hilarious at the same time 😂🙌🙌 I just know he’s laughing about this ❤️,” another commented.

Irwin did see the post, commenting, “Hahaha 😂😂”

In November 2025, on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, Irwin and Carson won first place in the competition. Earning the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, Irwin became the youngest male winner of the show, as well as the first sibling duo alongside his sister, Bindi Irwin, who won season 21.

This isn’t the first time Irwin has heated things up on the Dancing with the Stars stage. During “TikTok Night” of the competition, Carson asked Irwin to take his shirt off for their salsa routine. Dancing to Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” Carson questioned if Irwin going shirtless was a good idea.

However, according to TODAY, Irwin loved taking his shirt off during the competition.

"That's what I wanted,” Irwin said. “Onstage, I was like, you know what, I want to show this new side. I want to own this. … I want to give it that bit of oomph, and it was so much fun doing that.”

On April 26, Irwin wrapped up his second night in Los Angeles on the Dancing with the Stars tour, where he performed again with Carson, wearing a sparkly silver shirt to match her dress. Check out a behind-the-scenes clip from the tour here:

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If you’re looking for a way to perk up your home’s outdoor space without splurging or putting in much effort, an outdoor rug is a simple solution. Requiring no assembly and minimal set-up time, it can spruce up the ambiance within seconds. This Genimo Waterproof Outdoor Rug at Amazon is a fantastic option, and you can currently score it on sale for less than $30! 

Normally retailing for $40, this 5-by-8-foot rug is now marked down to just $26 in the black and brown colorway. It’s available in four other colors in this size, which you can either get on sale for $38, or at full price for $41 or $41. You can also choose from six larger sizes that start at 6 by 9 feet and go up to 10 by 20 feet. Select colorways for those sizes are on sale starting at $40. 

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Featuring a woven floral pattern, this rug will instantly brighten up your home’s outdoor space and bring it to life. Its nature-inspired design will bring a buzzy and lively ambiance into your space. You can place it on your patio, porch, balcony, or anywhere else that feels a bit drab. It’s a great base for all your outdoor furniture and will effortlessly tie everything together. 

Shoppers raved about the pattern and noted that the colors are very “vibrant and cheerful.” As a bonus, this rug has a reversible design where the colors are inverted on the other side. If you ever feel the need to switch up the vibes a bit, you can flip the rug over and give your outdoor space a fresh look. 

Built to last, this rug is made of 100% virgin polypropylene. It’s woven on both sides, giving it extra durability. The edges of the rug are heat-treated, which prevents them from fraying. This rug is finished with UV coating, designed to withstand intense sunlight to ensure that it remains in pristine condition. Shoppers attested to this, noting that the rug’s colors haven’t faded despite being left out in the sun all summer long. 

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The virgin propylene is also waterproof, making it ideal for year-round use. It's designed to hold up against rain and snow, and reviewers mentioned that it dries really fast. Because this rug is both waterproof and stain-resistant, it makes cleaning a breeze. If you happen to spill a drink on it or just want to give it a little refresh, you can either wipe it with a damp cloth or hose it down. 

Crafted with a straw-like material, this rug is lightweight and flexible, allowing you to easily fold it up. You’ll be able to store it without using up too much space. This rug also comes with a carry bag so you can bring it along with you on camping trips, picnics, and beach days. 

Related: Amazon’s Vintage-Inspired $26 Ceramic Planter Is Perfect for Indoor Greenery, and It Comes in 3 Colors

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There’s nothing more fun than taking an online personality quiz, am I right? (OK, maybe eating ice cream or going to a waterpark is more exciting, but you get the point.) Learning about ourselves and our traits can be interesting, even if it’s pseudoscience or something silly, like “What pizza topping would you be?"  

If you’ve gone down a rabbit hole of BuzzFeed quizzes or other personality quizzes before, you might have come across the viral “Winnie the Pooh test.” It tells you what your psychiatric diagnosis is, such as ADHD or depression. Basically, your answers to the quiz are matched up with a Winnie the Pooh character (thank you, author A.A. Milne, for the Pooh world). Each character embodies traits of a different mental health condition—at least according to a group of professors who studied the characters and published their findings (more about that in a bit).

But as fun as it is to read your personality test results, is the Pooh pathology testreally trustworthy? And to the extent of self-diagnosis instead of seeing a mental health professional for an “official” diagnosis? To answer those questions and spell out which condition each character represents, Parade spoke to a psychologist. Read her interesting (and perhaps unexpected) takes below.

Related: Psychologist Says if You Instantly Forget Why You Walked Into a Room, You Likely Have These 7 Traits

What Is the ‘Pooh Pathology Test’?

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First, let’s get the psychologist’s background on this test.

“The Pooh Pathology Test is a genuinely clever piece of psychoeducation wrapped in a pop culture package—and there’s real clinical literature behind it,” says Dr. Kelly Gonderman, PsyD, a clinical director and licensed clinical psychologist at We Conquer Together who specializes in complex trauma, PTSD and survivors of domestic violence and stalking.

She points to a 2000 study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, in which the authors gave each Winnie the Pooh character a mental health diagnosis (don’t worry, we’ll dive into each one soon).

How to take the Pooh Pathology Test

The test asks you to share how much you agree or disagree with different statements, such as “When I start feeling down, it’s as if I keep sinking until I've hit rock bottom.” At the end of the 33-question test, you get your result. You can take the test on IDRlabs.com.

Related: A Psychotherapist Is Begging Parents and Grandparents To Stop Believing This Mental Health Myth

What Mental Health Condition or Disorder Each Character Represents in the ‘Pooh Pathology Test’

As mentioned, each character represents a different mental health condition. As you think about their presentations and read the descriptions below, some might feel more or less relatable to you. 

“The characters resonate because they were drawn from real human psychology,” Dr. Gonderman explains. “A.A. Milne was observing actual personality patterns and exaggerating them for effect, which is exactly what good fiction does.” 

She describes each character and their corresponding condition below.

Pooh

Pooh is characterized as having an eating disorder, plus ADHD features with the inattentive subtype.

“Pooh shows compulsive eating and impulsivity consistent with binge eating disorder and ADHD,” Dr. Gonderman says. The food he compulsively eats is, of course, honey.

Piglet

With Piglet, we’re looking at anxiety. “Piglet’s persistent worry, physical anxiety symptoms and anticipatory dread map onto generalized anxiety disorder,” Dr. Gonderman says.

We often see Piglet blushing and flustered, which can suggest anxiety.

Related: If You Can Relate to These 9 Phrases, You Might Have High-Functioning Anxiety, According to a Psychologist

Eeyore

Eeyore illustrates persistent depressive disorder. “Eeyore’s chronic low energy, anhedonia and stable pessimism reflect persistent depressive disorder—low-grade and ongoing rather than episodic,” Dr. Gonderman explains.

If you’ve ever described someone as an “Eeyore,” you know what we’re talking about here. They probably strike you as sad, negative and always tired.

Related: 7 Signs of ‘High Functioning Depression,’ According to a Columbia-Trained Psychiatrist

Tigger

Tigger represents attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. But whereas Pooh is the inattentive type, his bouncing friend is obviously the more active type.

“Tigger [has an] ADHD hyperactive-impulsive presentation: high energy, poor impulse control, difficulty anticipating consequences,” Dr. Gonderman explains.

This looks like impulsively consuming unknown substances he comes across, often climbing trees and intruding socially, even leading Roo into danger.

Rabbit

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Rabbit symbolizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). “Rabbit’s rigidity and compulsive organizing is OCD functioning as anxiety management,” Dr. Gonderman explains.

He always wants to be in control, and he organizes others.

Related: Relationship OCD Might Be the Hidden Cause of Your ‘What If’ Thoughts About Love

Owl

Owl has narcissistic personality traits. It sounds pretty serious to say, but it’s true.

“Owl’s grandiosity and lack of genuine curiosity about others reflect narcissistic personality traits,” Dr. Gonderman says. Additionally, the study noted his dyslexia as he tries to cover up his phonological deficits.

Related: 5 Unexpected Signs *You* Might Be a Narcissist, Psychologists Warn

Kanga and Roo

The dynamics between this mother-son duo illustrate a codependent enmeshment pattern. This is “a relational dynamic where boundaries blur in ways that limit the child’s developing autonomy,” Dr. Gonderman explains. Kanga is also an overprotective mother.

When you do take the test, though, only Roo is an option, and he represents autism.

Christopher Robin

The authors of the study we mentioned before don’t fully diagnose Christopher Robin with schizophrenia, and whether or not he “has” schizophrenia is debated. However, the point of concern is his talking to non-existent animals. The assumption is that Hundred Acre Wood, where the characters live, is Christopher’s internal world, and the characters are different aspects of himself.

“The schizophrenia framing is more speculative, but what’s clinically notable is that Christopher Robin is the only character who moves between the ‘real’ world and the Wood,” Dr. Gonderman shares. “Whether you read that as imagination, dissociation or psychosis,  it’s a meaningful distinction that sets him apart from every other character in a story.”

Related: A Developmental Psychologist Is Begging Parents and Grandparents To Stop Giving Kids This Type of Toy

Can the Viral ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Test Actually Match Your Psychiatric Diagnosis? A Psychologist Explains

Could a person’s Pooh Pathology Test results match their diagnosis in real life? Dr. Gonderman thinks yes, but in limited ways.

“If you strongly identify with one character’s core pattern, it may reflect a genuine trait cluster,” she says. “But a character quiz is not a diagnostic tool.”

A clinical diagnosis requires a clinical interview, developmental history and assessment of impairment across multiple domains, she continues. So, the viral Winnie the Pooh test is more a source of information (and a fun way to kill time) than anything super legitimate. 

The more useful question from this test, Dr. Gonderman says, isn’t “Which character am I?” but “Do these patterns cause me distress or limit my functioning?” She encourages individuals to sit with that question. If their answer is yes, the concerns are worth bringing to a licensed clinician—not a personality quiz.

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Related: Psychologist Says if You Check the Menu Before Arriving at a Restaurant, You Likely Have These 8 Traits

Sources:

• Dr. Kelly Gonderman, PsyD, is a clinical director and licensed clinical psychologist at We Conquer Together, who specializes in complex trauma, PTSD and survivors of domestic violence and stalking.
• Pathology in the Hundred Acre Wood: a neurodevelopmental perspective on A. A. Milne, Canadian Medical Association Journal

Amazon MGM has released the trailer for Verity, the film adaptation of ColleenHoover’s bestselling novel. The psychological thriller will star AnneHathaway, DakotaJohnson, and JoshHartnett.

The 2018 book is the latest Hoover publication to grace the big screen in two years. Her previous novels adapted into movies, It Ends With Us, Reminders of Him, and RegrettingYou, all saw success at the box office.

The upcoming film focuses on Johnson’s character, LowenAshleigh. The protagonist is hired to finish the book of the injured best-selling author VerityCrawford (Anne Hathaway). Lowen finds a shocking manuscript that makes her question whether Verity is trustworthy.

“Even with my continuous warning, you’re going to continue to ingest my words. But know one thing: There is no light where we’re going,” Hathaway says in the official teaser.

In the trailer, Lowen creeps through her boss's home in a silk robe while Verity is shown fast asleep in another room. The young writer played by Johnson finds Jeremy, Verity’s husband, whom she embraces with a kiss. As Lowen pulls away, she is terrified to see Verity instead of Jeremy.

The trailer released on YouTube echoes Hathway’s line with the caption “There is no light where we’re going.”

Hoover will work as a producer for the film.

“I've had such a great experience being involved with 'Reminders of Him,' and I was able to be involved in 'Verity' and be on set for a lot of that," Hoover told USA TODAY. "I really enjoy being more active."

The bestselling author is pleased with the house in the film, which was revealed in the newly released trailer.

"I feel like I didn't even come close to doing justice to the house like they did in the movie," she said. "Even the roof line is a bunch of V's, and on the inside, you walk in, and somehow it looks like canoes. It was almost like the house was built for the movie, so it becomes its own character."

Verity will be released in theaters on October 2, 2026. Watch the official trailer below.

What makes a song a classic road trip anthem? Well, it should have feel-good vibes, a steady groove, and, ideally, lyrics about driving. One '70s hit that definitely checks all of those boxes is the Climax Blues Band's "Couldn't Get It Right," which was the group's biggest hit...even though it was a last-minute addition to their highest-charting record.

In fact, the band thought they were all done recording their eighth studio album, Gold Plated (1976) when their manager, Miles Copeland, demanded they add one more "radio-friendly" track, according to The Independent. Copeland apparently suggested an Elvis Presley cover, but the band members decided to write a song about life on the road instead:

"Time was drifting, this rock had got to roll / So I hit the road and made my getaway / Restless feeling, really got a hold / I started searching for a better way / And I kept on looking for a sign in the middle of the night / But I couldn't see the light, no, I couldn't see the light / I kept on looking for a way to take me through the night / Couldn't get it right, I couldn't get it right"

As guitarist/vocalist Peter Haycock explained years later, the song's "original composition" was his own.

“The band then worked on the arrangement for an afternoon at [drummer] John Cuffley’s place in Milwich, Staffs," Haycock recalled, per Classic Rock. "Later, Colin honed and added to my lyrics to suit his own deep vocal style during the recording period, including evenings in the hotel in London after the sessions, when we would sit together and work on the lyrics."

"A good example would be the transition from my original ‘We all went looking for a sign in the middle of the night’ to ‘I kept on looking,'" he continued. "My original chorus lyric idea was simply about driving around some city in the USA trying to find the Holiday Inn, which, despite its brightly illuminated sign, became increasingly hard to reach due to one-way systems, et cetera."

'Couldn't Get It Right' was Climax Blues Band's biggest hit ever

The British band's travel troubles ended up putting the gold in Gold Plated, so to speak. "Couldn't Get It Right" was a huge hit in the U.K., where it went to #10, but it was even more successful in the U.S., where it shot to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.

"With 'Couldn’t Get It Right,' the Climax Blues Band transcended the clichés of the road-song genre and incorporated several of their trademarks, including the vocal harmonies of Haycock and Holt behind Cooper’s lead, and Haycock’s guitar being played in unison with Cooper’s saxophone, to create a concise gem of a single equal to the best work of the Doobie Brothers or Ace," wrote Pierre Perrone of The Independent in a 2013 obituary for Haycock.

One thing's for sure: "Couldn't Get It Right" certainly deserves a place on your summer road trip playlist.

Related: 1972 Breakup Anthem Ranked Among 'Top Yacht Rock Songs' of All Time Still Hits So Hard

Charlie’s Angels star Kate Jackson made a bold move at the height of her career. The TV star was already an icon, and then… poof, disappeared from the media spotlight. And if you’re wondering where she went, Jackson recently answered your question.

People first reported that the actress opened up during the Charlie’s Angels 50th Anniversary Celebration panel at PaleyFest LA 2026 about her decision to leave Hollywood. Jackson shared the challenges she faced as a working mom, saying, “I realized that I really couldn’t be a good director and a good mom at the same time. And I thought, ‘If I’m not a good mom, it really doesn’t matter what else I do well.’ “ As most parents know, it isn't easy to balance a career and family. 

Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, 1976. (Photo by FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images)

So, where did the TV star go? While she is best known for her role as Sabrina Duncan on the 1970s hit Charlie’s Angels, this certainly wasn’t Jackson’s lone television credit. The 77-year-old has an expansive resume, including Dark Shadows, The Rookies, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Baby Boom. Along with acting, Jackson also directed two episodes of Scarecrow and Mrs. King before leaving Los Angeles to spend more time with her son. 

Even though she called Hollywood home for years, Jackson eventually moved to a farm outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, in the 1990s. 

Who is Kate Jackson’s Child?

The Charlie’s Angel star has one child. She adopted her son, Charles Taylor Jackson, in 1995. Jackson opened up to Varietyin 1996, revealing a celebrity source of help during the process. “My whole life has changed—thanks to Rosie O’Donnell.” Jackson continued, crediting the comedian, “Rosie put me in touch with the right people.” 

She also shared how motherhood changed her, saying, “I’ve become a different person: I never knew I could be so patient. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.” And as it turns out, Rosie wasn’t the only famous person connected to Jackson’s kiddo. The actress’s former Charlie’s Angels co-star, Jaclyn Smith, is her son’s godmother. Jackson is also godmother to Smith’s daughter. 

Fans of O’Donnell probably aren’t surprised that the comedian had a hand in Jackson’s adoption process. O’Donnell famously adopted all five of her children. The actress//talk show host adopted her eldest son, Parker O’Donnell, the same year (1995) that Jackson adopted Charles. Rosie went on to adopt daughter Chelsea Belle O’Donnell in 1997, son Blake Christopher O’Donnell in 1999, Vivienne O’Donnell in 2002 (Vivi is the biological child of O’Donnell’s first wife, Kelli Carpenter), and Clay O’Donnell in 2013. 

Onyx Storm, the latest book in Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean romantasy series, became the fastest-selling adult novel in 20 years, The New York Times reports. That success might come, in part, from how authors like Yarros work.

Award-winning authors love music. Whether using sonic therapy to enhance their focus, set an emotional tone for a scene, or block out distractions, writers have long turned to music to tap into a flow state that helps them hammer out best sellers.

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Grab your headphones and your flight leathers—it’s time to fly back to Basgiath.⚔️ Listen to @Rebecca Yarros’s hotly anticipated third book in the beloved Empyrean series in English and Spanish now on Audible.

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You’ve likely heard of John Lennon inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining and Radiohead fueling Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club, but there’s another writer on the block who uses music as a muse to pull out her best ideas.

Yarros tells TODAY that she uses music to guide her through her world building, then she releases the playlist she made with the corresponding novel for fans to devour.

With Onyx Storm(The Empyrean #3), Yarros’ music selection is brimming with pop and rock hits, including Taylor Swift’s “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?,” The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Acoustic #3,” and The Offspring’s “The Kids Aren’t Alright.” You can see the whole playlist here.

About a heroine named Violet navigating a world of war and dragons while battling chronic illness, the Empyrean series is a hit with readers on Goodreads. Consistently touted as a must-read, it’s currently in the Top 10 Most Read Books This Year, with Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid, Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere, and Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary also getting top spots. 

So far, Yarros has published three novels in her series of five. Fourth Wing (2023), Iron Flame (2023), and Onyx Storm (2025). There is news of a fourth Empyrean novel, but not Book 4, arriving this fall.

The fourth book in the series is expected sometime in 2027. When TODAY asks for a sneak peek into the playlist she created for that one, she doesn't give an inch, saying simply, "I think it would scare everyone."

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In not so scary news: There is also a small-screen adaptation on the way. With Amazon MGM Studios and Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society involved, we’re betting on another winner for Yarros.

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