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Maintaining a tidy space can be a tricky task when you don't have sufficient room to stash those odds and ends. Luckily, there are some great organization solutions on the market that can add both style and functionality to your home. In the Lark Manor Alicyn Cabinet, shoppers have found a structurally sound storage spot that not only provides five drawers' worth of space, but also adds a striking touch to any room.

Normally retailing for between $400 and $600 at Wayfair, the cabinet is marked down to only $77 in the blue model right now. There are also white, green, and gray options reduced to between $79 and $100, so you'll score a great deal no matter what. The drawers are suitable for anything from linens to toiletries to office supplies. Thanks to its practical-meets-polished look, it blends seamlessly into a variety of interior designs.

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With its tall silhouette, it exudes a clean and streamlined appearance. The vertical profile makes it especially ideal for tucking into more narrow spaces, while the paneled drawer fronts provide a little visual intrigue with their textured finishes. Each of the drawers has a simple cutout handle, making it super easy to slide them open and find what you want. There's a charming, cottage-style vibe about the design, but it's still sleek enough to work in a more updated space.

Measuring 40.1 inches high by 15.7 inches wide by 11.8 inches deep, the cabinet weighs just over 19 pounds. It's constructed from durable, manufactured wood that not only looks as good as the real thing, but offers the added advantage of being waterproof. Shoppers said it's "very well made" and praised the quality of the build, with one writing, "The pieces were very nice craftsmanship and went together easily." Most people found that assembly was a straightforward process.

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Reviewers also said they appreciated its versatility. It's adaptable enough to work in virtually any room, whether it's used for self-care essentials in the bathroom or clothes in the bedroom. Others said it's a great organizer for crafting supplies, jewelry, and office supplies. "It has enough space in every cabinet. It looks cozy and coquette just like the photo! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something that doesn’t take up much space," a shopper shared.

Storage systems don't have to stick out like sore thumbs, as the stylish Lark Manor Alicyn Cabinet shows. If you've been on the hunt for a cabinet that bridges the gap between form and fashion, this is a smart choice. Don't miss it in your preferred color while it's still on sale for as low as $77 at Wayfar.

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After an excruciating wait and a lot of teases, the date has finally been set. House of the Dragon Season 3 will arrive in June, as Matt Smith suggested, and it’s clear that the summer is heating up in style. The Dance of the Dragons continues, and that is sure to bring loss on all sides.

Along with a premiere date, HBO has also dropped a new trailer for House of the Dragon’s third season. It makes it clear that the gods will make their choice, and vengeance will be sought.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Premieres June 2026

Smith had already shared that the third season was expected in June 2026. He’s one for leaking the release months in advance, although he’s not always right. This time, he was, with the House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere set for June 21, 2026. Episodes will air on HBO and stream on HBO Max.

Fans will get one episode per week, as we’ve had from the days of Game of Thrones. Episodes won’t drop on HBO Max until they air on the live HBO channel at 9 p.m. ET/PT, a little like Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Pitt. The House of the Dragon Season 3 finale will air on August 9, 2026.

A New Trailer to Tease the Coming Battles

The Game of Thrones prequel series will pick up from the back of the second season. Damon has now chosen to stand by his wife, Rhaenyra, and help her win back the Iron Throne. He tells her in the trailer that she has “power no man has ever wielded.”

At the end of the second season, Alicent went to see Rhaenyra after realizing that she had gotten it wrong all those years ago. She told Rhaenyra that she would make it possible for the Blacks to get into King’s Landing, taking the Iron Throne from the Greens.

Meanwhile, Aegon escaped King’s Landing, but he doesn’t mean to stay away. He wants revenge against his brother, Aemond, who he blames for the burns he’s suffered and the potential loss of his dragon. He may not get revenge though if House of the Dragon follows Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin.

There is a moment when Rhaenyra is screaming out, likely in grief. We know the Battle of the Gullet is coming, and that means a hard loss for Team Black. Which side are you on?

A good surprise twist adds a needed level of shock-and-awe that elevates a film's overall storyline to new heights. Director Bryan Singer and writer Christopher McQuarrie released a 1995 crime classic that has been argued to have the best storyline twist of all time, and even won an Oscar for it.

In a list by IMDb, The Usual Suspects ranked at No.1 for having the best movie twist and for good reason. The film has since been revered by film critics, academics, and film institutions, with Rotten Tomatoes commenting that it has a simple plot that then "piles on layers of deceit, twists, and violence before pulling out the rug from underneath."

The success of The Usual Suspects is also thanks to its leading ensemble cast, including Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak, Chazz Palminteri, and Pete Postlethwaite. Its storyline focuses on a group of criminals who meet during a police lineup and begin to re-tell their story of what led them there.

The plot follows the interrogation of Roger "Verbal" Kint, a small-time con man and one of the only two survivors of the criminal group. After a massacre and fire that took place on a docked ship, Kint tells a convoluted story of events of how his criminal companions ended up there and their involvement with a crime lord named Keyser Söze.

For the sake of the film, the plot twist won't be revealed, but it has stunned fans for decades since its release. Its plot has even been used as a pop culture reference in TV series and is highly talked about in academic settings.

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Singer came up with the film after reading a Spy magazine column called "The Usual Suspects" after Claude Rains' line in Casablanca. It led to the movie's overall concept of: What would possibly bring these five felons together in one line-up? McQuarrie then worked on the script with his own unpublished screenplays and a true story. The character of Keyser Söze is based on real-life New Jersey accountantJohn List, who murdered his family in 1971 before fleeing and taking on a new name.

The Usual Suspects was filmed with a $6 million budget and made $67 million after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. It led McQuarrie to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and Spacet for Best Supporting Actor. The American Film Institute names the film as one of the top 10 film classics in the genre and for having one of the best movie villains of all time.

Antonio Banderas and his ex-wife, Melanie Griffith, aren't letting their divorce stand in the way of a good friendship.

Banderas, 65, known for films ranging from Philadelphia and Evita to Shrek and The Mask of Zorro, married Griffith in 1996. Griffith, 68, scored acclaim for her famous role as Tess McGill in Working Girl, and went on to roles in projects like Celebrity and Crazy in Alabama. The duo has a daughter, Stella Banderas, and recently shared a sweet Instagram photo of them cuddling on the couch together with Stella's new husband, Alex.

"A lovely and fun moment yesterday in Los Angeles with my son-in-law Alex, my daughter Stella, and my ex-wife and lifelong friend, Melanie," Banderas captioned the photo, which showed the fearsome foursome curled up on the couch for a photo.

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When Did Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith Divorce?

Banderas and Griffith officially divorced in 2015 after separating in June 2014, the Associated Press reported at the time. It was determined that Banderas would have to pay Griffith up to $65,000 a month in spousal support.

Does Griffith Still Have Antonio's Name Tattooed on Her Arm?

Griffith famously had her husband Antonio's name tattooed on her upper arm, surrounded by a heart. Following their split, it was announced in the same article that Griffith began removing Banderas' name from the heart tattoo on her arm. However, paparazzi photos from back in 2002 show it's still a bit visible, if you look very closely.

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Griffith also has a son, Alexander Bauer, with ex Steven Bauer, and a stepson, Jesse, with ex-husband Don Johnson. Of course, she and Johnson also have a very famous daughter, Dakota Johnson.

Back in January of 2025, Griffith celebrated her own mother, iconic actress Tippi Hedren.

In honor of Hedren’s 95th birthday, Griffith posted a series of photos and videos of her mother looking happy and healthy as she blew out her birthday candles. Sporting bright rep lips and turquoise jewelry, Hedren waved for the camera as she sat at the head of the dinner table.

“My beautiful Mama turned 95 yesterday! 🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰 She’s happy, healthy and feisty!!” Griffith posted on Instagram.

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If there's one brand that's fully embraced chaos, in the best way possible, it's Grillo's Pickles. The cult-favorite pickle company has made a habit of leaning into offbeat, social media-friendly collaborations that feel tailor-made for group chats and TikTok feeds.

From teaming up with Pabst Blue Ribbon on a surprisingly drinkable pickle beer to dropping merch and limited-edition products that blur the line between novelty and genuinely craveable, Grillo's has carved out a niche that's equal parts strange and wildly appealing.

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That strategy is paying off. As the pickle craze continues to ripple across food culture, Grillo's has positioned itself right at the center of it, playing both instigator and ringmaster. But just when it seemed like the brand had exhausted its bag of tricks, it's stepping outside the snack aisle entirely and into a category no one saw coming.

Grillo's Pickles x Burt's Bees Might Be the Strangest Collab of the Year

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Enter its latest collaboration with Burt's Bees, a partnership that somehow makes perfect sense once you get past the initial double-take. The two brands have teamed up to launch a limited-edition Fresh Cucumber Dill Moisturizing Lip Balm—a product that blends Grillo's signature dill pickle flavor profile with Burt's Bees' iconic lip balm.

The balm, which debuted exclusively at Walmart on April 22, leans into both brands' identities. It delivers a crisp cucumber-forward taste layered with a hit of dill and a faint touch of melon sweetness, striking a balance between novelty and something you might actually reach for daily. In other words, it's a fresh, garden-inspired twist on classic lip care.

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Packaging-wise, the collab doesn't hold back either. The tube features Grillo's recognizable pickle mascot, Sam Sam, giving it the kind of shelf presence that practically begs to be posted online. It's a clear nod to the social media moment this product is designed to capture.

The launch taps into a growing wave of food-inspired beauty—think flavors and scents that borrow from the pantry rather than the perfume counter. Combined with the internet's ongoing obsession with all things pickle, it's a savvy crossover that feels both playful and well-timed.

Not surprisingly, the launch is bringing surprise and delight to pickle lovers everywhere. "We can't wait to relish this new flavor!" said one Instagram follower. "I need this in my life!!!" and "This one's for the pickle girls," exclaimed two more.

Will pickle lip balm become a daily essential? Maybe not for everyone. But as far as unexpected collaborations go, this one manages to be equal parts weird, wearable and very on-brand.

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Hard as it is might be to believe, Shrek is officially celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter century of memorable fairy tale spoofs, gross-out potty humor and lovable misfit characters populating the hit animated series.

To better commemorate the special occasion, DreamWorks is reintroducing the first installment of the fan-favorite series in theaters across the nation. And if that weren't already exciting enough, AMC is sharing a first look at their collectible new popcorn bucket that's equal parts nostalgic as it is utterly disgusting.

According to USA Today, AMC will beginning selling their new "Outhouse Popcorn Collectible" starting May 1 to coincide with Shrek's return in theaters.

As the name might suggest, the new popcorn bucket specifically features Shrek's outhouse, complete with the titular character standing in the doorway. Conveniently, the outhouse bucket features an opening at the top and in the front doorway, as well as having a detachable Shrek figure for good measure.

Of course, the hilarious collectible references the opening sequence to 2000's Shrek, which begins by having the character relieving himself before completing his morning routine to the beat of Smash Mouth's "All Star."

Along with getting a large portion of popcorn added to your collectible at AMC locations across the country, the Outhouse Collective is available with a ticket for Shrek's screening this coming May. The limited-edition item is available only while supplies last, so any dedicated Shrek fans out there might want to reserve their tickets sooner rather than later!

An inventive parody of Disney's classic animated movies, Shrek follows a mean-spirited ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) who is forced to rescue a princess (Cameron Diaz) to win back his swamp.

A major critical and financial success upon its theatrical debut in 2000, the film spawned a long-running franchise that's spanned five sequels, the latest of which will arrive on June 30, 2027.

When it comes to dystopian novels that show the way the world could realistically turn, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood tends to be at the top of the list. It’s been transformed into a TV series, which delves much deeper into the Gilead regime and the fight for rebellion.

Of course, Atwood’s sequel novel, The Testaments, is another must-read. You’ll also want to check out many of the Canadian bestseller’s other novels. What if you want something from someone different with a similar vibe? We have seven great picks, covering a variety of topics when it comes to the way the world could turn.

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‘Vox’ by Christina Dalcher

I recently shared my review of this 2018 novel, which is one the darker side when it comes to dystopians against women’s rights. Vox by Christina Dalcher is set in a world where women have been silenced. They wear a wristband that limits them to a particular number of words per day, and when they go over those words, they’ve given a series of electric shocks that get worse the more they “abuse” their word limit.

At first, Dr. Jean McClellan was in denial, sure that nobody would approve the idea of silencing half the population. Then everything happened, seemingly overnight. Only, it doesn’t happen overnight, and the novel reminds us that we need to wake up and pay attention to everything that is happening around us. Next time, it could be us!

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‘Before She Sleeps’ by Bina Shah

If you want something that takes place outside of America, Before She Sleeps by Bina Shah is the novel to put on your list. In Green City, a futuristic capital of South West Asia, sickness and war have led to collapse. The government decides state-sanctioned oppression is a must to protect the population, and that leads to women being forced into multiple marriages with one goal: to procreate.

Very much like the handmaids in Atwood’s novel, women don’t get a choice in the matter. However, they’re not all happy with the idea that is being forced upon them, and so, women start to gather together underground to take down the elite.

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‘When She Woke’ by Hilary Jordan

If you look through any list of books like The Handmaid’s Tale, you’ll find that When She Woke by Hilary Jordan is on many a list. The novel is a dystopian reimagining of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, giving you an idea of the oppression to expect. This one may even feel a little close to home considering recent government decisions.

In a near-future, Roe v. Wade has been overturned, and the separation of church and state is no longer followed. Now, those who have committed a crime are “chromed” in a color to suit their conviction. Hannah has been chromed red, noting that she has murdered someone. Her crime? Having an abortion, and now she needs to navigate an unforgiving world as she questions her faith and the place she once called home.

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‘The Birth Yard’ by Mallory Tater

If you’re looking for another Canadian author, Mallory Tater is one to follow. Her debut novel, The Birth Yard, follows a world where women are meant for one thing: breeding. Sable Ursu has just turned 18, and now everything about her is being controlled by men.

When the girls in this society get pregnant, during their second trimester, they’re sent to a place called the Birth Yard. This is where they prepare for motherhood, but it turns out they are also regularly drugged and monitored by their midwives, who are very much like the aunts from The Handmaid’s Tale. If they don’t take their pills, they’re punished, and now Sable and her friends need to figure out a way out after their loyalties are brought into question.

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‘The Book of Guilt’ by Catherine Chidgey

Not only is this a dystopian, but it’s also an alternate history. The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey is set in a world where nobody won World War II. The Allied and Axis powers had no choice but to come to an agreement, and it has led to a vastly different world.

Set in 1979 England, 13-year-old triplets Vincent, Lawrence, and William are the last residents at the Captain Scott Home for Boys. Everyone else has gone off to Margate or have died from some sort of mysterious illness, an illness that the boys have to take medicine from. However, there’s a sinister world underneath what seems to be a safe environment, and now the triplets find themselves questioning everything that they once knew.

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‘The Unit’ by Ninni Holmqvist

Not all dystopians are about subjecting women to forced births. Sometimes, it’s looking at what to do with the elderly population. In The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist that question is answered in a dark and questionable way. Women over 50 and men over 60 who are unmarried and childless end up in a retirement community known as The Unit.

They’re sent here to die, but not peacefully. Instead, their organs are taken from them one-by-one. Of course, this eventually leads to death, and all they can do is wait for the final one to be taken. When Dorritt arrives, she is just waiting for death, but then she falls in love, and suddenly, life in The Unit doesn’t seem all that fair.

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‘Yesteryear’ by Caro Claire Burke

This isn’t quite a dystopian novel, but it is something to check out if you love The Handmaid’s Tale. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke follows a social media influencer who lives the “perfect” life. To her followers, she drinks raw milk and her husband is a farmer. Her children are homeschooled, and she gets to live an idyllic life as a housewife and stay-at-home mom.

Suddenly, she walks up in the 1800s, and everything changes! Now, she has to live the life that she has been preaching for so long. Is this a test from God? How has she ended up in the past? We get a story that takes us through two different timelines, the past and the current day, and we have to put together the clues to figure out what’s happened to her.

Talent is what makes Nicole Kidman transfixing on the screen. But she's also a fashion icon for her height. That unique trait almost stopped the Australian star from ever reaching her big break. She had a plan to get around it.

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Kidman, 58, stands at 5'11, and she shaved off an inch or so to get roles. This was also a problem for her as a child. She towered over other children and wasn't cast in Annie.

"I was told, 'You won’t have a career. You’re too tall,'" Kidman said, according to The Guardian. "People would say, ‘How’s the air up there?’ Now, I get, 'You’re so much taller than I thought,' or men grappling with how high my heels should be."

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She also had to deal with co-stars' insecurities to promote their work. "Whenever I go on the red carpet, I get sent shoes that are always so high. I’m like, 'Do they have a kitten heel? I'm going to be the tallest person – a giraffe!'"

Kidman once revealed she wanted her body to be different growing up. This made designers clamoring to dress her as an adult, surreal.

"Can you believe it?" she said in the documentary, In Vogue: The 90s, according to PEOPLE. "My whole life, I wanted to be 5'2" and curvaceous and suddenly, being 5'11 and completely sort of skinny and flat chested was like, 'Great, we can dress you.'"

The Academy Award winner is now in control of her career as a producer. Lately, her projects have been book adaptations like Margo's Got Money Troubles, Scarpetta, The Perfect Couple, and more. The fashion star loves a suspenseful, thrilling story.

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Mid-century modern style has a way of making any room feel instantly cooler. With its clean lines and organic shapes, and that perfect balance of retro and refined, it’s an aesthetic that never really goes out of style. It blends seamlessly into minimalist apartments, cozy family rooms, and office spaces alike, adding structure without feeling stuffy. The only downside is that true mid-century-inspired pieces usually come with prices that feel more showroom than sensible, which is why we are eyeing the UBesGoo Mid-Century Modern Linen Accent Chair at Walmart.

Right now, this stylish seat is on flash sale for as low as $117, marked down from its original $208 price tag. If your spring refresh plans include lightening things up and finally filling that awkward empty corner, this top-rated find makes your space look elevated with almost no effort at all.

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Designed with that unmistakable mid-century silhouette, this armchair pairs a sculptural solid wood frame with tailored cushions for a look that feels straight out of a home design magazine. The exposed wooden arms and angled legs give it that classic, architectural edge you often see in high-end styles, while the sturdy inner steel frame and base add long-lasting stability. 

The seat and back cushions are upholstered and filled with supportive foam, and the included lumbar pillow is filled with plush stuffing, striking that just-right balance between firm and comfortable so you can sit upright with a book or sink in during movie night. It works just as well styled in a living room corner as it does in an office or tucked into a cozy study nook, and the assembly is simple enough that your spring refresh will feel satisfying, not stressful.

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This mid-century modern armchair is available in nine linen upholstery shades, from soft neutrals to lively, eye-catching brights, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your space. The dark gray and beige linen options are the most affordable at $117, while other popular choices like brown and green range between $120 and $130. You'll score a big a big deal no matter which color you bring home.

Over 1,100 shoppers have given this chair five stars, praising it as “super comfy” and “sleek.” Many agree it looks high-end, with one reviewer saying it has “such an expensive look to it,” and another adding that it’s even “more luxurious in person.”

Others point out that it’s not just a pretty seat, noting that “the cushions are soft and the lumbar pillow is a nice addition for back support.”

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If your space is craving a spring refresh, the UBesGoo Mid-Century Modern Linen Accent Chair is an easy place to start. Snag it at Walmart while it’s still marked down and give your home that designer-inspired glow-up without the designer price tag.

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What happens when one of the most famous faces of all time, who starred in action-packed flicks such as Top Gun, Mission Impossible, and The Last Samurai, has a baby with the it-girl of ‘90s teen TV? You get Suri Cruise!

As a couple, actor Tom Cruise and his then-wife, Dawson’s Creek alum Katie Holmes, were media sensations from the start. He was 44, and she was only 27. He was a big screen icon, and she was on a popular WB series. He infamously jumped on Oprah’s couch, professing his love for Holmes in front of millions of viewers, and she (not surprisingly) agreed to marry him.

Cruise and Holmes, a.k.a. TomKat, married in November of 2006 and welcomed daughter Suri on April 18, 2006. 

Of course, this momentous event occurred roughly four years before Instagram’s launch. So unlike today’s celebrity parents, the Cruises didn’t have the option of posting their own birth announcement online. Instead, TomKat’s fans had to patiently wait for the couple to release photos of their brand-new baby girl.

When Did Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Introduce Suri to the World?

While the paparazzi stalked the family, waiting for their chance to snap the first pics of Suri, Tom and Katie kept their daughter’s face private. That is, until October of 2006. TomKat finally agreed to release photos—and Suri made her grand debut on the pages of Vanity Fair. Photographed by icon Annie Leibovitz, the first picture of the trio was much more than a simple selfie. The Cruises posed outside of their Telluride, Colorado, retreat for what could only be viewed as an artistic family portrait. 

Even though the first picture of baby Suri may have drawn fans to the magazine, the article also let people into this famous couple’s life in a way that the tabloids couldn’t. Cruise spoke candidly about his new daughter, saying, “She has Kate’s lips and eyes…I think she looks like Kate.” Katie (if you recall, Cruise was pretty much the only person on the planet to call her Kate) had a different opinion: “I think she has Tom’s eyes. I think she looks like Tom.”

Holmes also revealed how having a baby changed her life, “The moment the doctor handed me Suri…I was just ready. The feeling is indescribable. All I can say is the moment I looked in her eyes I felt like—Mom.”

Why did the Cruises wait to release photos of their kiddo? According to the Vanity Fair interview, they actually planned to share their own pictures. But, as Katie explains, “Then all the craziness began. This ‘Where is Suri?’ controversy. Tom and I looked at each other and said, ‘What’s going on?’ We weren’t trying to hide anything.”

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Fast forward 20 years, and fans can find plenty of photos of a now-adult Suri online. Tom and Katie famously divorced in 2012. Suri spent much of her childhood in New York City with her mom, Katie, and is now a college student at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. While Katie certainly doesn’t overshare, she does occasionally post a few pics on Instagram to mark special events, such as Suri’s birthday.

Achieving lean, sculpted arms is a goal many fitness enthusiasts strive to achieve—for good reason. Strong, toned arms not only look great during beach season, but they’re also essential for daily life. From carrying grocery bags to swinging a pickleball paddle or golf club to picking up your grandkids, solid arm strength is truly everything. If yours can use some improvement, optimizing your fitness routine is a great place to start. Something as simple as Wall Pilates can help you build sculpted arms after 50.

Wall Pilates is exactly what it sounds like—all you need is a wall to create resistance, and you’re ready to get started. You can also use a springboard—a wall-mounted system with springs—if you have access to one. This form of Pilates can help strengthen the arms and core while boosting flexibility and mobility.

While this training modality may seem like a breeze, don’t let it fool you. Wall Pilates can give you an incredible total-body burn.

“The wall is brutally honest, in a good way. It gives immediate feedback (you know when you’re cheating), reduces load by changing the angle so you can focus on control instead of strain [and] encourages proper joint alignment by working at a less severe angle. It’s basically your silent coach that doesn’t let bad habits slide and helps you to 'stand up' to your full posture and alignment,” explains Portia Page, CPT, NCPT, PMA, ACE and AFAA-certified instructor.

If you’re wondering how to get started, we have you covered. We spoke with the pros who share simple wall Pilates exercises to add to your arm day routine.

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How Wall Pilates Differs From Standard Weighted Arm Workouts

If you’re looking to sculpt strong arms, it’s a natural reaction to turn to free weights or gym machines. But you don’t necessarily need traditional weighted workouts to achieve real results.

In fact, Page says, “You need consistency, control and smart positioning. A wall gives you all three. The wall also helps with balance and finding upright, standing alignment and good posture.”

Training with weights or machines is typically more momentum-driven and requires heavier loads, while wall Pilates encourages slower, more controlled movement, helping you really focus on how you move. It emphasizes stability over speed, muscle endurance over brute strength and precision over ego, Page notes.

Think of the wall as a foundational part of the Pilates practice. It often gets overlooked because it’s simply a wall, but it offers much more than you’d expect.

For instance, try standing with your head, upper back, hips and heels against a wall. According to Mo Wolfe, certified Pilates instructor and owner of Evolution Pilates in Port Washington, New York, “Most people can’t maintain that without compensating. That’s exactly why it works. You can cheat your heels forward a bit until [your body—from tailbone to head—contacts] the wall. The wall forces better posture, promotes length, organizes the shoulders, engages the abdominals and allows the arms to work correctly. Posture is paramount when you are over 50.”

And if you decide to work with a springboard, this tool offers plenty of versatility when it comes to body position and placement.

“Based upon how close or far you are from the wall, you can change the language of the move. The support of the springs works with the core to challenge each person based upon what their specific body needs,” explains Vanessa Johnson, NPCP, certified Pilates instructor and director of instructor training at Club Pilates.

Related: The Equipment-Free Move a Pilates Instructor Is Begging Every Woman Over 50 To Do in the Morning

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7 Best Wall Pilates Exercises for Lean, Sculpted Arms After 50

Below, you’ll find seven wall exercises that will fire up the arms in all the right places, according to the Pilates pros. Expect your triceps, deltoids, upper back and stabilizers to get an awesome workout.

1. Tricep Wall Press

1. Begin standing tall, arms-length away from a wall.
2. Place your hands shoulder-distance apart on the wall.
3. Bend your elbows to 90 degrees, lowering your chest toward the surface.
4. Press back up to straighten as you try to “push” through the wall.

2. Wall Angel

1. Start by standing tall with your back, head and hips against a wall.
2. Lift your arms to form a goalpost position.
3. Slowly slide them up and back down while keeping contact with the wall.

Related: Want To Lose Fat and Tone Your Upper Arms? Start With These 12 Workout Moves

3. Wall Sit

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1. Stand tall with your back pressed against a wall, holding a lightweight dumbbell in each hand.
2. Slide down the wall as if you’re about to sit in a chair, lowering until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
3. Reach your arms out in front of you at shoulder level.
4. Hold the position, increasing the duration with each rep.

4. Wall Plank Hold

1. Begin by facing a wall.
2. Place your hands on the surface.
3. Step your feet back as far as you’re able to maintain a straight line from head to heels.
4. Hold for at least 20 seconds.

Related: ‘I’m a Trainer, and These Are the 3 Exercises I Swear by for Getting Rid of Arm Fat’

5. Wall Plyo Pushups

1. Stand tall, 1 to 2 feet away from a wall, facing the surface with your feet hip-distance apart.
2. Place your hands on the wall at chest level, slightly outside shoulder-width.
3. Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the surface.
4. Then, explosively press off the wall.
5. Land gently, bending your elbows.

Related: Dumbbells vs. Resistance Bands: Which Is Better for Sculpting Toned Arms?

6. Bicep Curls

1. Begin facing the springboard with the springs positioned at shoulder level.
2. Bend your elbows to form 90-degree angles.
3. Step far enough away from the board so there’s solid tension in the springs.
4. Assume a wide static hold squat stance.
5. Curl your hands up toward your shoulders.
6. Use control to lower.

7. Tricep Press

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1. Stand tall facing the springboard with the springs set to shoulder level.
2. Hold onto the handles with your palms facing back, elbows bent to 90 degrees.
3. Slightly hinge forward at the hips, maintaining a flat back.
4. Press your arms straight back, fully extending your elbows.
5. Squeeze your triceps at the top of the movement.
6. Use control as you bend your elbows and return to the start position.

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Sources:

• Portia Page, CPT, NCPT, PMA, ACE and AFAA certified instructor.
• Mo Wolfe, certified Pilates instructor and owner of Evolution Pilates in Port Washington, New York
• Vanessa Johnson, NPCP and director of Iistructor training at Club Pilates

Judith Light's red carpet style seems to get even better with age!

The beloved Who’s the Boss star, who is best known for her role as the high-powered advertising executive and single mom Angela Bower on the classic ’80s sitcom, used to wear office chic styles like pussy bow blouses and high shoulder pads on the hit show. That always contrasted with the working-class style of her Brooklyn-born housekeeper, Tony Micelli, famously played by Tony Danza. The heartwarming show followed Micelli as he moved into her ritzy Connecticut home with his young daughter, Samantha, played by Alyssa Milano. Naturally, chaos ensued as Micelli clashed with Bower’s straight-laced ways. But in the present day, Light, who has earned acclaim for her roles on Ugly Betty and Transparent, is still an absolute fashion queen who brings fun and endless style to the red carpet. So when the diva attended The Terror: Devil In Silver photocall at the 9th Canneseries International Festival at Plage Du Majestic this weekend in Cannes, France, her butter yellow power suit was the perfect thing to show off her style prowess.

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Would Judith Light Participate in a Who’s the Boss Reboot?

Rumors of a Who’s the Boss reboot have gotten fans of the classic series curious about whether Light would return to reprise her role as Angela Bower. Last year, Milano, who played Tony’s daughter Samantha Micelli on the series, told Entertainment Tonight that she thinks a reboot would be a great idea.

“I think it could be really funny because, in my head, Tony is gonna be the exact same character but everything around him is just changing and growing,” Milano told ET. “So I’m excited about the prospect. I think it could be really, really fun.”

But Light isn’t sure she’d be able to commit to the show just yet. However, she made it clear that she also can’t guarantee what will happen in the future.

“In terms of where I am and the workload that I have right now, I don’t know what my availability would be,” the actress told PEOPLE last year. “When I started my career, I said I’d never do a soap opera and I’d never do a sitcom,” she continued. “Well, I did both those things. Then I said I would never marry an actor. And I did just that. So, I learned to never say never.”

Who could forget that classic series opening theme?

Related: ‘Who’s the Boss’ Child Star Danny Pintauro, 50, Shares Selfie as Delivery Driver: ‘Doing What It Takes'

There are few songs that stick with us like a snapshot of the biggest moments of our lives, especially a breakup anthem. Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind" may have been written in 1970, but its themes of distance and love gone wrong feel like they were written about modern love.

The haunting breakup anthem was inspired by real-life events, which still connect with music lovers to create a timeless classic whose themes feel as personal and modern as they do timeless and classic.

Gordon Lightfoot Turned Heartbreak Into a Timeless Classic

Gordon Lightfoot, the revered Canadian singer-songwriter known for his hit "Sundown," inspired by his love affair with backup singer Cathy Smith, is also known for using the sadness of his own divorce to create a timeless breakup song—still one of the most covered, quoted, and streamed breakup ballads 56 years after its release.

The Story Behind "If You Could Read My Mind"

In 1970, Lightfoot released "If You Could Read My Mind" in the aftermath of his crumbling marriage to Brita Ingegerd Olaisson. Time spent alone during a summer in a vacant house in Toronto became the inspiration for the song.

The song compares the events in his relationship to a ghost movie and a paperback romance novel, but it’s Lightfoot’s confusion over the end of love that makes this one of the most quoted breakup songs to date.

The lyrics speak to modern audiences, as if Lightfoot is writing for listeners today.

"I don't know where we went wrong,” he writes. “But the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back."

Lightfoot's inspiration may have been personal, the longing and sadness of his own divorce, but he taps into themes that resonate with anyone and everyone who's seen love fade. It's an entirely modern take, despite being written so many years ago.

Related: Rock's Golden God, 77, 'Sounds Perfect' As He Starts New Tour: 'Amazing How He's Kept His Voice'

A Breakup Anthem That Still Resonates Today

"If You Could Read My Mind" reached No. 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart in 1970 and charted in multiple countries the following year.

One of the most covered breakup songs of all time, Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon credits "If You Could Read My Mind" with inspiring the structure of the chorus "Don't save a prayer for me now" from the band's 1982 hit "Save a Prayer."

In 2014, inspired by the old-time production sounds of a 1947 Voice-o-Graph booth owned by "Seven Nation Army" rocker Jack White, Neil Young recorded a cover of "If You Could Read My Mind," still considered one of the most personal interpretations of the song.

Why "If You Could Read My Mind" Still Feels So Relevant

The timelessness of "If You Could Read My Mind" isn’t just a testament to universal heartache. Lightfoot’s song may have been written 56 years ago, but it perfectly captures modern emotional distance in relationships, something people still struggle to understand and express today.

"If You Could Read My Mind" captures relationships when “the feeling’s gone,” but neither can explain why. It’s a universal experience that is as timeless as Gordon Lightfoot’s expertly crafted hit. By sharing the real heartache experienced during his own divorce, Lightfoot taps into universal themes of love, loss, and heartache 56 years after first revealing his own heartache to fans.

Related: '70s Soft Rock Band Singer Is Behind the Tune Ranked 'Saddest Country Song of the 1990s'

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Hosting brunch doesn’t have to mean cooking for hours. Right now, Costco has a heat-and-serve option that makes it much easier to feed a crowd without the extra work.

A new oversized quiche spotted in-store is already getting attention after being shared by Instagram creator @costconewdeals on April 26. It stands out for both its size and how easy it is to serve, especially if you’re planning for Mother’s Day weekend or looking for something you can bake once and portion out for meals throughout the week.

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This hearty Quiche Lorraine is filled with eggs, cheese, ham, and bacon, all baked into Costco’s signature flaky pie crust. It’s a classic combination that works for breakfast, lunch, or even a simple dinner.

Quiche is often used as a make-ahead option because it reheats well and can be served over several days, which makes it especially practical for both hosting and meal prep.

Related: New Bakery Loaf From Costco Is an Easy Win for Any Meal

At $5.99 per pound, a roughly four-pound quiche that can easily serve multiple people comes in around $24. Instead of juggling multiple dishes, this gives you one centerpiece that’s ready to bake and serve.

If you’re planning a Mother’s Day brunch, this can take the pressure off the whole morning. Pair it with fruit, pastries, or a simple salad, and you’ve got a full spread without spending hours in the kitchen.

A quiche works well as the centerpiece of a simple spring brunch spread.

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It also works well beyond hosting. Once baked, leftovers can be portioned out and reheated for quick lunches or easy meals throughout the week. For dinner, it’s just as simple: heat it, add a side salad, and the meal is done.

Shoppers are already taking notice. One commenter, @momcartfinds, wrote, “Oh, I have to try this YUM!” while @erin_funfoodie added, “Looks like I need to go back ASAP.”

It’s a straightforward option that covers multiple meals without adding extra stress, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just planning for the week ahead.

Spotify shook up the fitness world on April 27 by launching an exciting new offering: fitness content from Peloton and a ton of fan-favorite yoga, Pilates, and exercise influencers!

"For nearly two decades, Spotify has been the soundtrack to the world's workouts," Global Head of Podcasts Roman Wasenmüller shared in a statement. "Today, we are expanding Spotify to become a true daily wellness companion."

"By bringing thousands of creators and partners like Peloton directly into our video and audio ecosystem, we are investing in a future where Spotify isn’t just where you spend your time—it’s where you go to build momentum, improve your wellbeing, and get more out of every day," he continued.

Content includes everything from HIIT training to yoga to Pilates to bodyweight exercises to strength straining, stretching, meditation, outdoor cardio and more. Videos can vary dramatically in length, from just a couple of minutes to an full hour-long workouts.

Here's everything to know about Spotify's new fitness offering!

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Fitness content is easy to find on Spotify. If you'd like to browse the general offerings, you can go to the "Search" tab on the app and scroll down to "Browse All" and click "Fitness." You may need to update your app if you don't see it right away.

From there, you can pick one of their featured videos or Daily Movement Mixes, or browse various types of exercise, including:

• Strength: Weighted
• Strenght: Bodyweight
• Pilates & Barre
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Meditation
• Cardio: Floor
• Cardio: Outdoor

They also offer popular workout music mixes, which already existed on the app, and a spot to browse the content of specific creators. Of course, you can also search "Fitness," the content type, or influencer's name, if you already know what you're looking for.

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Fitness on Spotify may have only launched on April 27, but it already has countless videos available with many fan-favorite creators, including:

• Yoga With Kassandra
• Caitlin K’eli Yoga
• Sweaty Studio
• Chloe Ting
• Pilates Body By Raven
• Abi Mills Wellness
• Sophiereidfit
• Lindsey Bomgren
• Jordan Yeoh
• Move With Katharine
• Mindful Peace
• and many more

Of course, perhaps the biggest piece of the puzzle is the Peloton content, which already includes a catalogue of 1,400 on-demand classes including strength, cardio, yoga, and more, with no spin bike required.

Longtime Peloton fans will see some of their favorite trainers on the platform, like Rebecca Kennedy, Rad Lopez, Chelsea Jackson Roberts and Zacharias Niedzwiecki.

How Much Does Fitness Content on Spotify Cost? Fitness on Spotify

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Fitness content on Spotify is available with both free and paid subscriptions, though there are some caveats. The free plan will of course include ads, and while unpaid subscribers will have access to tons of fitness content from beloved influencers, the Peloton catalogue will only be available to Premium members.

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Currently, Premium costs $12.99 per month for the Individual plan, $18.99 for Duos, $21.99 for Family (up to 6 accounts), and $6.99 for Student. Access to the class library on the Peloton app is $28.99/mo, so Spotify is a pretty good deal.

Sometimes travel reveals something extraordinary. A view, a flavor, a moment that lingers long after the suitcase is unpacked. And occasionally, it reveals something much older than any civilization we know.

In the windswept deserts of northern Saudi Arabia, archaeologists recently uncovered something astonishing. Seven fossilized human footprints pressed into what was once a muddy lakeshore. They were left there roughly 115,000 years ago, long before cities, roads, or even most of the migrations that shaped the human story.

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A Desert Discovery That Changed What We Thought We Knew

The footprints were discovered at Alathar, in the Nefud Desert of northern Saudi Arabia. Today, the area looks harsh and empty. But more than 100,000 years ago, it was something entirely different. It was a lake surrounded by grasslands and wildlife.

Researchers uncovered the impressions in dried sediment that had once been soft mud along the lake’s edge. Among hundreds of tracks left by animals such as camels, elephants, and horses, seven distinct human footprints were found.

The prints were preserved because of a lucky combination of mud, water, and time. The mud hardened quickly and was later buried by sediment, protecting the tracks for more than a hundred millennia. Scientists dated the layers of sediment above and below the footprints to between 112,000 and 121,000 years old, placing them firmly within the last interglacial period, per Science News.

Related: 120,000-Year-Old Discovery Made in Cave Hidden Under Historic Welsh Castle May Rewrite History as We Know It

Why Archaeologists Say These Footprints “Shouldn’t Be There”

For many years, scientists believed early humans moved out of Africa in limited waves and reached the Arabian Peninsula later than this. The Alathar footprints suggest something different. They imply that Homo sapiens were already moving through this region at least 115,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.

The Arabian Peninsula sits between Africa and Asia, forming a natural land bridge. During wetter climate periods, the region contained lakes and rivers that created corridors for migrating animals and humans. These freshwater stops likely acted as prehistoric travel routes, according to National Geographic.

Interestingly, archaeologists found no tools, weapons, or signs of hunting at the site. That suggests the people who made the footprints were not settling there. They were probably just passing through, per Popular Mechanics.

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Visiting the Landscapes of Early Human Migration

While the exact footprint site is part of ongoing scientific research and not widely open to tourism, the broader landscapes of Saudi Arabia are increasingly accessible to travelers interested in deep history. The Nefud Desert itself is a dramatic sea of red sand dunes and rocky plains. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has begun opening parts of the region to tourism, highlighting archaeological sites, rock art, and prehistoric landscapes.

The nearby archaeological site of Hegra (Madā’in Ṣāliḥ) contains more than 100 monumental rock-cut tombs carved into sandstone cliffs and stands as Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserving the legacy of the Nabataean civilization that once flourished along ancient trade routes. When wandering these regions, it is difficult not to imagine earlier travelers crossing the same terrain tens of thousands of years ago.

Related: Construction Crew Makes a 300-Year-Old Discovery While Excavating in Historic U.K. City

Walking Where Humans Have Always Walked

Travel has always been part of being human. Long before passports or airlines, people crossed deserts, forests, and plains in search of water, food, and new opportunities. The footprints at Alathar remind us that our species has always been restless and curious. The urge to move, explore, and discover is ancient.

So the next time you wander across a beach, hike across a desert, or leave footprints in the mud after rain, consider this thought. Someone just like you did the same thing 115,000 years ago. And by some extraordinary twist of geology and time, their journey left a mark that we can still see today.

Mark L. Walberg's daughter is trying to get him from the island to the ballroom.

Over the weekend, the daughter of the Temptation Island host, Goldie Jane, took to Instagram with a pitch to get her dad on Dancing with the Stars.

"What’s a girl gotta do to get him in on @dancingwiththestars this next season?! Let’s make it happen!!" she captioned a video compilation of Walberg showing off his various dance moves.

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And perhaps for some more visibility, she also tagged DWTS judge Derek Hough and pro Emma Slater.

Walberg, an actor and longtime television host, who's been the face of the Antique Roadshow and Moment of Truth, hosted the latest season of Temptation Island on Netflix that dropped earlier this month. He was also the original host of the dating show when it first premiered in 2001.

Goldie, a dancer in her own right, immediately had the support of fans in the comments who would love to see Walberg on the ballroom dance competition show.

"Who do we need tag?! Mark needs that mirrorball!!" one wrote.

"I would give this man 10 votes per voting method week after week after week, PLEASE @dancingwiththestars," added another.

"Would sign! Your dad is a gem!" said a third.

Fans also commented on how great he is on the reality dating show, where couples are faced with temptation to test their relationships.

"I LOVE MARK!!! as a clinical psychologist everything he says on temptation island absolutely hitssssss," one said.

"He’s literally my favorite host ever," another added. "He’s so good with the contestants and lets them know their worth, absolutely love this."  

Related: Here’s the Rumored Cast for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 35 in 2026

As for what's in store for Season 35 of DWTS, some cast announcements have already been made.

While Summer Housestar Ciara Miller along with Love Island and Traitors star Maura Higgins are confirmed to join the upcoming season, Henry Winkler and Rob Rausch are also rumored to be joining.

In the meantime, DWTS just announced a new spin-off, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, which will premiere in July.

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When it comes to thrillers, Jeneva Rose is the queen. With hits like One of Us Is Dead and The Perfect Marriage, she’s not afraid to turn the protagonist trope on its head. The great news is she has another release coming, and she’s even announced the season it will be released.

Okay, so fans will need to wait until 2027, but we all know that Rose’s novels are worth the wait. The great news is that there are other releases coming in 2026 to get excited about.

‘Dead Girl Summer’ Is Coming in 2027

Rose shared the exciting update on her Facebook page, including a photo of her computer with the title Dead Girl Summer. On top of that, she included “spring 2027” in the caption, to make it clear that this is an upcoming novel to look forward to.

Now for the downside: we don’t yet know what this novel is about. Based on the title, it sounds like a thriller, but Rose has delved into the horror space in the past as well. She also has her Detective King series of books, along with standalone romances, although the title doesn’t quite fit that.

Many fans took to the comments to share their excitement for the upcoming release. Many hope that it will be along the lines of One of Us Is Dead, which along with the Perfect series, is one of her best pieces of work.

Jeneva Rose Has a Release in 2026 to Look Forward To

We don’t just have to wait until 2027 for a new release from the New York Times bestselling author. Rose will also have Sometimes I Scare Myself coming out on September 22, 2026, just in time for scary season. This is a horror, and not her traditional work. It’s a collection of three horror stories in one book.

While she shared she had something that seemed to be titled Book 13, it looks like that post was connected to Dead Girl Summer. If you look carefully at the photo shared of “The End,” you can just about see “Dead” at the top of the page where the title is in Word. It would track with the release date of “spring/summer 2027” as well.

On top of all this, The Perfect Marriage has been optioned as a movie. Sigal Avin has been tapped to direct with William Broyles writing the script. A release date hasn’t been confirmed just yet.

Iconic hitmaker Sheena Easton turns 67 on April 27. She's been given the same birthday present she's received for the past four decades: Easton remains the only artist in history to hit the top five on five different Billboard charts: not five songs, five genres. Pop, Country, R&B, Dance, and Adult Contemporary. And she did it all starting from a rainy corner of Bellshill, Scotland.

Before the Grammys and the Bond themes, Sheena was the face of one of the first-ever reality music show. The Big Time caught her in 1980, a singer trying to convince EMI executives she was worth the ink on a contract. They weren't sure. Then she released "9 to 5" (renamed "Morning Train" for us in the States so Dolly Parton wouldn't sue).

It went to number one and it stayed there.

Yet she wasn't a one-hit wonder. The star was a genre-breaking hitmaker. Easton jumped from the girl-next-door vibes of the early eighties straight into the arms of the purple revolution. Prince met her and wrote "Sugar Walls" for her under the pseudonym Alexander Nevermind. It was so risque by the standards of the time that it landed on the "Filthy Fifteen" list created by the Parents Music Resource Center.

Music standards advocate Tipper Gore hated it. Which meant every teenager in America bought it. The publicity made the song unstoppable, and the resulting sales earned Easton her place in music history.

The chemistry on their collab wasn't forced. When Easton walked into the recording studio to sing “U Got the Look” with Prince, she found a different version of the artist than what the public perception was at the time. "His talent was breathtaking, his heart was kind, and all of us have been blessed to have had a glimpse into this sweet and magical soul," Easton said after the star's death.

Before Rihanna had Fenty or Gaga had a jazz album, Easton was jumping from a James Bond theme (For Your Eyes Only) to a Spanish-language Grammy-winning duet with Luis Miguel.

And today, as she celebrates another year, the industry is still trying to figure out how she pulled it off. It could very well be the legendary Scottish work ethic that says if you’re given a microphone, you better not stop singing until they cut the power.

Eve Plumb has strong feelings about her iconic “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” line from The Brady Bunch. The actress, who played middle child Jan Brady from 1969 to 1974, uttered the famous phrase in the 1971 episode “Your Sister’s Shadow.” Plumb was just 12 years old as her character Jan struggled with being overshadowed by her popular older sister, Marcia (Maureen McCormick).

In the early 1990s, the scene was parodied on Saturday Night Live with comic Melanie Hutsell mimicking Plumb’s iconic “Marcia” line.

During an April 27 appearance on CBS Mornings, Plumb, now 67, admitted that the mocking of the scene bothered her 20 years later. "It oddly enough felt like a schoolyard taunt,” she revealed. “It took me back to being that age, and it felt like someone was making fun of my performance, but this was an adult on a comedy show, and I was an adult. So it was a very odd reaction to have, but that’s sort of how I felt.”

In her memoir, Happiness Included, Plumb shared her frustrations about her character, writing, “Jan became a bemoaning middle child who struggles for visibility.” She also revealed that the SNL sketch felt like “a harsh mocking of me as a child.”

Eve Plumb was honored to represent middle children

Plumb’s character was the most complex on the ABCsitcom about a blended family of six children. During an episode of  The Real Brady Bros. podcast, her co-star Barry Williams (Greg Brady on the show) said Jan had the most “interesting storylines” out of all of the characters.

“Jan had more depth,” he said. “She was more troubled. She was a middle child in a classic kind of sense. … And she always seemed to have a lot of angst, which I think gave her some depth in the show.“

Plumb told CBS  that fans have shown her and her character a lot of support over the years.

“It’s such an amazing thing, and it’s such an honor to have people feel this way about Jan,” she shared. “It’s so great, and I really appreciate it. At the time, we were just filming our shows. We didn’t have social media, so we were just trying to make the best show we could, and I think it was great that they really included these storylines, that children have emotions, children have hard times. And to have people like that is really wonderful.”

In her real life, Plumb said she never went to a slumber party except for one on The Brady Bunch. Once the show ended and she was in a regular high school, she became a cheerleader and was crowned homecoming queen. “I don’t even know what homecoming queen means,”  she laughed.

Plumb also treasures her legacy as Jan Brady. She shut down rumors that she had resentment about the show or her iconic role.

“Somehow that’s become a thing. I don’t know if people want to believe bad things more than they want to believe good things,” The Brady Bunch star told CBS. “The only Brady reunion I didn’t do was the variety show. But every other Brady TV movie I’ve done. I have always spoken highly of it. It’s put me where I am today.”

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