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Halloween hasn’t even arrived yet, but Costco is already looking ahead to the holiday season. And for shoppers hoping to get a head start on their Christmas lists, there’s some good news: the warehouse giant is kicking off its holiday savings before October is over.

According to Costco’s official Holiday Savings announcement, the promotion begins on Friday, October 30, 2026, just one day before Halloween.

While some shoppers are still stocking up on candy and putting the finishing touches on their Halloween decorations, Costco is getting ready for Thanksgiving, Christmas and everything in between.

The savings event is scheduled to run for a full month, or, to be more precise, through November 30, giving members plenty of time to browse seasonal offers.

As usual, the retailer is spreading its promotions across different categories, including electronics, appliances, home essentials and holiday gifts.

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But there’s something shoppers should know: not every deal will necessarily be available for the entire promotional period, so it’s worth paying attention to the details and conditions attached to each offer.

And there’s a reason to check the calendar before heading to the warehouse. Costco’s holiday promotions typically include different savings windows, meaning some discounts may appear earlier than others. Members who have their eye on a particular item should check the official offers, as not everything will be discounted from October 30 onward.

Of course, Costco isn’t new to starting its holiday promotions before Thanksgiving. The retailer regularly launches seasonal savings ahead of Black Friday, giving members more time to plan their purchases. And across the U.S., we’ve seen retailers kick off their holiday promotions earlier and earlier in recent years.

Still, the timing is a useful reminder that the holiday shopping season is arriving fast. For anyone hoping to avoid the last-minute rush, October 30 is the date to circle on the calendar.

And if you’re planning to shop in person, there’s another date worth remembering: Costco warehouses will be closed on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving, although online shopping will remain available. Halloween may be the next holiday on the calendar, but at Costco, the countdown to Christmas is already underway.

Action fans looking for something suspenseful to watch this October should add the year’s best-reviewed martial-arts thriller to their lists.

Still relatively under-the-radar, The Furious landed at No. 1 on Rotten Tomatoes‘ Oct. 16 ranking of the best new action movies of 2026, beating better-known titles like Street Fighter, Heart of the Beast, and John Wick.

The film, which debuted with a perfect score, currently holds a 97% from critics and a 95% from audiences, according to the aggregator site, suggesting both reviewers and moviegoers have plenty to love.

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Even better? The movie, which hits theaters in June, is now streaming on Starz.

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But the appeal of The Furious goes beyond impressive ratings.

Beneath the bone-crunching fight sequences is a story about a father pushed to extraordinary lengths to save his daughter—and a filmmaker whose background in action choreography helps the movie stand out from the crowd.

What Is ‘The Furious’ About?

Directed by Kenji Tanigaki, The Furious follows Wang Wei, a Chinese handyman whose life is upended when a criminal network kidnaps his young daughter, Rainy.

When corrupt police fail to help him, Wei takes matters into his own hands. He soon joins forces with Navin, a journalist whose wife has also disappeared, and the two men embark on a violent mission to find their loved ones.

Xie Miao stars as Wei, while Joe Taslim plays Navin. The cast also includes Yayan Ruhian, known for his work in The Raid films and John Wick: Chapter 3.

The premise may sound familiar to fans of revenge thrillers, but the filmmakers turn it into a showcase for elaborate fight choreography. Rather than relying entirely on explosions or computer-generated spectacle, the film emphasizes physical performances, intricate combat, and tightly staged action sequences.

Why Critics Are Praising the Martial-Arts Thriller

Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ consensus calls the film a “relentless, blood-soaked spectacle of breathtakingly inventive martial arts choreography, with director Kenji Tanigaki delivering a brutal, balletic action extravaganza.”

That praise reflects the movie’s greatest strength, which is its willingness to push action sequences to almost cartoonish extremes while keeping the physical performances at the center of the experience.

The San Francisco Chronicle went even further, calling it “the best pure action film of the past decade.” Critic Cary Darling praised the film’s inventive fight scenes, though he acknowledged that its story can be less cohesive than its action.

The film has also drawn comparisons to The Raid and the John Wick franchise, two touchstones for modern action cinema. For viewers who enjoy elaborate hand-to-hand combat, those comparisons help explain why The Furious has attracted so much attention.

The Filmmaker Behind the Movie Knows Action

Tanigaki’s background helps explain the film’s emphasis on choreography. Before directing The Furious, he built a career working in action cinema, bringing years of experience with physical performance and fight staging to the project.

That experience shows in how the movie uses its environments and performers. Fights unfold in confined spaces, against concrete walls, and across crowded settings, giving the action a physical intensity that differs from the weightless feel of some big-budget Hollywood spectacles.

The cast also brings substantial martial-arts experience. Taslim appeared in The Raid: Redemption, Fast & Furious 6, and Mortal Kombat, while Ruhian became internationally known for his memorable performances in Indonesian action films.

Together, the performers help make the movie’s elaborate sequences feel like the main attraction rather than an accessory to the plot.

Where to Watch ‘The Furious‘

For viewers who missed its theatrical release, The Furious is now available to stream on Starz. The film is rated R for strong bloody violence and language, so it isn’t ideal for younger viewers or anyone who prefers gentler action movies.

But with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, it’s likely the perfect pick for genre fans. Further, for fans of martial-arts cinema, The Furious offers an opportunity to discover a film that puts choreography and physical performance ahead of spectacle for spectacle’s sake.

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Candace Cameron Bure is reuniting with some familiar faces from Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, and she’s ready to share what happened behind the scenes of the grueling reality competition.

The Full House star announced that Season 19 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, premiering Tuesday, Oct. 27, will feature conversations with several of her fellow Special Forces recruits about the challenges they faced while filming in Malaysia and the unexpected friendships they formed along the way.

“Earlier this year, I flew to Malaysia, and I made a whole bunch of new friends on a reality show called Special Forces,” Bure says in a trailer for the upcoming podcast season. “It was by far the most challenging thing I’ve ever done in my life, physically, mentally, spiritually.”

Candace Cameron Bure reunites with her Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test castmates for Season 19 of her podcast, where they reflect on their experiences and the friendships formed during filming in Malaysia.

The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

The guest lineup includes former NBA player Matt Barnes, Olympic figure skater Maxim Naumov, Collin Gosselin, professional boxer Alycia Baumgardner and Baywatch star David Charvet. The podcast announcement also names Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East and her husband, Andrew East, among the guests.

Bure is also teasing a mystery guest who will share how he came to faith after going through a particularly difficult period in his life.

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But beyond discussing the physical challenges of crawling through the jungle and jumping off cliffs, Bure’s conversations will explore how the experience brought the recruits together.

In one moment from the trailer, Bure tells Barnes that getting to know him during filming revealed a side of him she hadn’t expected.

“The Matt that I got to know over a very short amount of time … he is so gentle. He is so kind,” she says. “I mean, you just had like best husband, best dad vibes.”

Bure also recalls feeling an immediate connection with Naumov, whose first name and age reminded her of her own son.

“You were so calm, you were so focused, and I just felt this kinship towards you,” she tells him. “I also felt like it was a little Godwink, the fact that you have the same name as my son and the same age as my son.”

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The trailer also offers some lighter moments, with the former recruits discussing their newfound appreciation for everyday comforts after spending time in the Malaysian jungle.

“I’ve appreciated cleanliness,” one guest says, prompting a conversation about the joys of real toilets instead of wooden boxes, air conditioning and being somewhere without bugs.

And while the experience tested the celebrities physically and mentally, Bure suggests it also changed how they think about what matters most.

“You know that being famous, making money, material things, are not the things that make you happy at the end of the day,” she says in the preview.

Instead, the actress reflects on the importance of helping others and watching them grow through difficult experiences.

Season 19 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast premieres Tuesday, Oct. 27, with episodes available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Fans can also watch Bure compete on Season 5 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test on Fox and Hulu.

Bravo star Naomie Olindo is going to be a mom!

The Southern Charm alum announced her pregnancy in a sweet Instagram post, sharing the exciting news with a caption that read, “Bébé Billy à Bord!!”

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In the joint post with photographer Haleigh McCarthy, Olindo, 34, and husband Billy Haire, appear cozy on a dock in a series of intimate photos. In the first frame, Olindo, wearing a stomach baring baby white tee, white sweater, and jeans, leans on Haire, 40, with a shy smile while holding her growing belly.

“Feeling incredibly lucky (and shocked) to be in the chapter of life!” Olindo continued in the caption, adding a thoughtful message for those who are still waiting for their own happy news: “And thinking of those still hoping for this chapter of their own.”

The carousel of photos showing the happy couple, who wed July 18 in the south of France at Château de Pradines, on the dock laughing and smiling with their dogs in the sunshine.

Olindo and Haire’s romance began in early 2025, when mutual friends set them up. The Southern Charm alum went Instagram official with Haire in April 2025, and later revealed that their friends had told each of them the other wanted to meet — a little matchmaking fib that ultimately worked out.

By December 2025, the couple was engaged. Haire proposed during a walk with their dogs in Charleston, and Olindo shared the happy news in a joint Instagram post, writing, “The luckiest girl in the whole wide world.”

If you love snacking your way through the holiday season, Sam’s Club has a new festive treat that’s already earning rave reviews from shoppers.

Member’s Mark Jingle & Mingle Mix is a 20-ounce bag of sweet and chocolatey holiday snacks that retails for $7.98. The mix combines buttery shortbread cookies, crunchy graham cookies, milk chocolate nonpareils, colorful milk chocolate candies and chocolate-covered puppy chow dusted with powdered sugar.

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And judging by the reactions on Reddit, shoppers are having a hard time putting the bag down.

In a recent Reddit thread, one Sam’s Club shopper called Jingle & Mingle “the most heavenly snack mix I’ve ever tried.”

“Please be careful. I want to eat the whole bag. Giving this to my coworkers. I thought I was strong…” the shopper joked.

Another commenter described the mix as “all the best parts of Christmas,” while someone else admitted, “just bought a bag today and oh my god… I have to hide it from myself.”

Some shoppers also noticed that the new mix bears a resemblance to Trader Joe’s popular Jingle Jangle holiday snack mix.

“Legit just Jingle Jangle from Trader Joe’s?” one redditor asked.

“Is this supposed to be like Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle?” another wondered.

While the two seasonal snack mixes share a similar concept, Sam’s Club’s version features its own assortment of cookies, candies and chocolate-covered treats.

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According to Sam’s Club, Jingle & Mingle is designed for holiday parties, gift tins and seasonal snacking. The 20-ounce bag is available at Sam’s Club for $7.98, although pricing and availability may vary by location.

ESPN host Matt Barrie was not in the mood for Halloween candy when he had a moment of frustration with a tiger mascot during the Auburn and Louisiana State University football game.

During the SEC Nation halftime show, Barrie was joined by Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers, and Tim Tebow to discuss the first 30 minutes of the Auburn University and Louisiana State University Game at Jordan-Tate Stadium. As they chatted in front of the cameras with the college band playing in the distance, Auburn’s costumed mascot, Aubie, tossed Halloween candy from a pumpkin bucket. However, one of the pieces of candy intentionally hit Barrie, USA Today shared. That was a bit annoying while Barrie tried to carry on the show.

“I’m gonna punch the tiger if he doesn’t stop throwing candy at me,” joked Barrie, which caused his co-hosts to let out a few laughs.

Check out the viral moment with the overzealous tiger below:

“I’m gonna punch the tiger if he doesn’t stop throwing candy at me.”

SEC Nation’s Matt Barrie wasn’t in the Halloween spirit like Aubie the Tiger. pic.twitter.com/JGhBU7Ri4R

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 24, 2026

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Barrie Had the Perfect Social Media Response

In response to the viral video, Barrie later took to Twitter/X and tweeted a photo of himself with the Aubie the Tiger behind him, throwing the candy at his head. The tiny piece of candy was circled in yellow as it flew through the air.

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— Matt Barrie (@MattBarrie) October 24, 2026 Who is ESPN Sportscaster Matt Barrie?

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Barrie joined ESPN in March 2013. He co-anchors the 2 pm ET weekday edition of SportsCenter.  He’s also the host for SEC Nation, which is SEC Network’s weekly traveling show. You may have also seen him serving as the play-by-play voice of ESPN’s Thursday night college football, or as the play-by-play voice for TGL, the new tech-centric golf league, according to the official ESPN website.

Who Won the Auburn/LSU Game?

Louisiana State University beat Auburn University on Saturday, October 24, 38-17.

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In 1971, Bill Bowerman was staring at a problem.

The legendary University of Oregon track coach and Nike co-founder wanted to create a running shoe that could grip a new artificial track without relying on traditional spikes. The solution would eventually help transform athletic footwear, but its unlikely origin wasn’t in a laboratory or shoe factory.

It was sitting in Bowerman’s kitchen.

According to Nike’s Department of Nike Archives, Bowerman was trying to figure out how to give his runners better traction after a hard, slick urethane track was installed at the University of Oregon. Spikes dug too deeply into the surface, while flat-soled shoes didn’t provide enough grip.

Then Bowerman noticed his wife Barbara’s waffle iron.

The appliance was a Model 251 made by Bersted Manufacturing Company, and it had been given to Bill and Barbara as a wedding present in 1936. Looking at its grid of raised squares, Bowerman realized a reversed version of the pattern might give runners the lightweight traction he was trying to create.

So he did something that probably wasn’t covered by the waffle iron’s instruction manual: He poured liquid urethane directly into it.

The experiment did not go particularly well.

Bowerman hadn’t used an anti-stick agent, and the urethane permanently glued the waffle iron shut, ruining the couple’s 35-year-old wedding gift, according to the Smithsonian.

But Bowerman wasn’t finished.

He bought additional secondhand waffle irons and continued experimenting with different molds and materials. Those kitchen experiments eventually helped produce a flexible, lightweight sole covered in raised, waffle-like nubs.

The idea became the foundation for one of Nike’s earliest footwear innovations.

By November 1971, members of Oregon’s cross-country team were wearing early versions of Bowerman’s waffle sole when they won the NCAA championship. More athletes tested prototypes over the following months, and Bowerman and early Nike employee Geoff Hollister assembled a small batch for athletes around the 1972 U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.

Those early shoes became known as the Moon Shoes because the impressions their soles left in the dirt reminded people of astronauts’ footprints on the moon.

The Moon Shoe itself never received a widespread commercial release, but Bowerman’s strange breakfast-table experiment was just getting started.

Nike released the Oregon Waffle in 1973, followed by the Waffle Trainer. The latter became an enormous success, with orders topping 100,000 pairs by 1975, according to Nike.

Bowerman also sought legal protection for his invention. He applied for a patent in 1972 for an athletic shoe with short, multisided studs designed to provide improved traction, and received U.S. Patent No. 3,793,750 on Feb. 26, 1974.

The waffle sole helped put the young company on the athletic footwear map.

Before Nike became a global sportswear giant, Bowerman and his former University of Oregon runner Phil Knight had operated the company as Blue Ribbon Sports, initially importing Japanese running shoes. The Nike name and Carolyn Davidson’s now-famous Swoosh arrived in the company’s early 1970s transformation.

Bowerman, who died in 1999 at age 88, never stopped tinkering with athletic shoes. His innovations also included ideas involving raised heels, nylon uppers and cushioning, but the waffle sole became perhaps the most famous symbol of his experimental approach.

And more than five decades after Bowerman sacrificed the family waffle iron in pursuit of a better running shoe, descendants of his idea haven’t disappeared.

Nike says versions of the waffle sole are still used in its footwear today. The company has also continued to reference Bowerman’s experiment in modern designs, making the distinctive tread part of Nike’s design DNA.

Even the waffle iron itself eventually resurfaced.

For decades, the original appliance was thought to be lost. When Bowerman’s son Tom renovated the family’s Oregon property decades later, however, the ruined iron was discovered in an old rubbish pit along with prototypes and molds from his father’s experiments.

Nike preserved the battered appliance in its archives.

It is an unusually humble artifact from the beginnings of a company that would become one of the biggest sportswear brands in the world: a ruined wedding present, permanently sealed by an experiment that didn’t work the first time.

The waffle iron was a failure. The idea inside it wasn’t.

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It’s hard to imagine an American kitchen in the 1950s without Tupperware. Those colorful plastic containers became a household staple, but the woman largely responsible for making them famous didn’t get the happy ending you might expect.

Her name was Brownie Wise, and although she didn’t invent Tupperware, she completely transformed the way Americans bought it. Earl Tupper had developed his innovative airtight containers in the 1940s, but there was a problem: shoppers didn’t really understand how to use them, hard as that may be to believe today. The lids required a special technique to create an airtight seal, and the products weren’t exactly flying off store shelves.

Wise had a solution: instead of waiting for customers to discover Tupperware in stores, she brought the containers into their living rooms, turning home demonstrations into a sales phenomenon.

Her famous Tupperware parties turned shopping into a social event. Women gathered with friends, watched demonstrations, shared food and learned how the containers worked. And the idea took off.

According to the Smithsonian Institution, Wise helped build a hugely successful direct-sales operation that offered thousands of women an opportunity to earn money at a time when their professional options were often limited.

By 1954, she had become so successful that she appeared on the cover of Business Week, becoming the first woman ever to receive that distinction. But behind the scenes, things weren’t going nearly as well.

Tupper, who preferred to remain out of the spotlight, grew increasingly frustrated with Wise’s fame and the attention she received for the company’s success. Their relationship deteriorated, and in January 1958, he fired her. The woman who had helped make Tupperware a household name was suddenly out of a job.

Wise sued, seeking $1.6 million, but eventually settled for approximately $30,000—roughly one year’s salary, according to the Smithsonian. Just months after firing Wise, Tupper sold the company to Rexall Drug and Chemical Company for $16 million, according to PBS’s American Experience.

Wise went on to pursue other business ventures, but none matched her success at Tupperware. She died in 1992. Today, her story remains an extraordinary chapter in American business history. Tupper may have invented the containers, but Wise made Americans fall in love with them. And while her name may not appear on the products, her influence helped shape the way generations of consumers shopped and stored food at home.

She wasn’t always called the Mary Celeste. She was launched in 1861 as the Amazon and even then, things went wrong fast. Her first captain, Robert McLellan, fell ill and died before she’d barely left port. She was damaged in a collision soon after. She went through a string of owners before an American consortium bought her, repaired her, and gave her a new name. None of that history seemed to matter on the morning of November 5, 1872, when Captain Benjamin Briggs sailed her out of New York harbor with 1,701 barrels of alcohol in the hold, his wife Sarah and 2-year-old daughter Sophia on board, and seven crew members below deck. Everything was fine.

On December 4, 1872, the crew of a British ship called the Dei Gratia spotted her drifting erratically east of the Azores. They hailed her. No answer. They boarded her. Nobody home. She was in almost perfect condition — sails partly set, six months of food and water below deck, everyone’s belongings exactly where they’d left them. The last entry in the ship’s log was dated November 25, 10 days earlier and 700 miles away. Not a single person was anywhere on board.

The lifeboat was gone. That’s the one thing that was missing. The lifeboat and the 10 people who’d been in it.

The ship was fine. The people weren’t. Nobody’s ever explained why.

Here’s what the court record actually shows. There were no signs of violence. The sword was still in its sheath. Investigators in Gibraltar tested the red stains on the deck and ruled them rust, not blood. Six months of provisions sat untouched below. The boarding crew from the Dei Gratia ate the ship’s food for over a week with no ill effects — so it wasn’t contamination either.

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Whatever happened, it happened fast. The rail on one side had been cleared away, and the ropes nearby were undone — signs the lifeboat went into the water in a hurry, not lowered calmly. A depth-sounding rod was lying loose on deck, suggesting Briggs had just checked the hold for flooding. The ship’s navigational papers were missing. The pump had been taken apart. Picture it: a captain who thinks his ship is sinking gets everyone into the lifeboat as fast as he can — then watches helplessly from the water as the perfectly seaworthy vessel drifts away without them.

What Arthur Conan Doyle Got Wrong — and Why It Stuck

The version of the story most people know isn’t the real one. In January 1884 — 12 years after it happened — a young doctor named Arthur Conan Doyle, not yet famous for Sherlock Holmes, published a short story in Cornhill Magazine called “J. Habakuk Jephson’s Statement.” It was fiction. He changed the ship’s name to Marie Celeste, invented a motive involving an ex-slave seeking revenge, and moved the story to a different city. But he wrote it so convincingly that officials on both sides of the Atlantic thought it was a real firsthand account. The Gibraltar court’s own attorney general had to publicly call it a fabrication — which just made more people read it.

The warm food on the table. The smoking pipe. The cat curled up below deck. The half-eaten breakfast. None of that appears in the actual court testimony. The table held nothing — no food, no drink, no sign anyone had been cooking. The stove had been knocked out of place, and the pots were washed. The cat is unverified — one was allegedly on board when she left port, but no witness at Gibraltar ever mentioned finding one. Conan Doyle invented the ghost-ship myth; other writers added the meal and the pipe over the following decades. But the result was the same: a fiction the world mistook for fact.

So what actually happened? The most likely answer involves those 1,701 barrels of alcohol. Nine of them were found empty. That could have released up to 300 gallons of vapor inside the sealed hold. In 2006, University College London (UCL) chemist Dr. Andrea Sella built a replica of the hold and demonstrated something strange: an alcohol vapor explosion produces a massive pressure wave with no burn marks, no soot, and no scorching at all. The ship could look completely undamaged and still have just had a blast rip through it.

In 2026, chemists at the University of Manchester went further — they built a 1:18 scale model using real wood and ethanol, and found that cold ethanol produced no ignition, but once warmed to the temperatures the ship would’ve hit near the Azores, a spark set off an explosion that left no trace. Briggs may have smelled the fumes, heard the bang, assumed the ship was about to go up in flames and ordered everyone into the lifeboat. Then watched it drift away without them. A second theory is a waterspout that briefly flooded the hold, convincing Briggs the ship was going down. Either way, the lifeboat’s fate is unknown. It may have capsized. The 10 people on it were never found.

The Mary Celeste itself kept sailing for another 13 years. She passed through a string of owners, none of whom could shake her reputation. It ended badly: in 1885, a Boston captain named Gilman Parker deliberately ran her into a reef off Haiti to collect insurance money. The scheme fell apart when she didn’t sink fast enough. Parker was charged with fraud; three months after the trial, he died in poverty. The most famous ghost ship in history wound up as evidence in an insurance scam.

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Janet Jackson‘s epic Control album celebrated its 40th anniversary on Feb. 4 and Paula Abdul is reflecting on the large part she played in the music’s success. The 64-year-old singer opened up about choreographing four of Jackson’s iconic music videos for songs on the album, including “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Control,” “When I Think of You” and “Nasty,” in an interview with PEOPLE on Oct. 22.

“I was really fortunate and blessed at a very young age to have as my first artist as a choreographer to work with as Janet Jackson,” Abdul said at the 2026 Dancers Against Cancer’s Gala Of The Stars in Beverly Hills, Calif.

“Rare gems like that only come around… You know when you’re witnessing that and to be able to be such a huge part of the Control album and all the accolades that she received from it and all the jobs and opportunities that I received from it, I will always be grateful for working with Janet,” she continued. “I’m so proud to see her shining continuously, and it’s great when I get to see her tonight too.”

After working with Jackson, Abdul went on to make hit songs of her own when she launched a successful solo career in 1988. She released three studio albums, including Forever Your Girl, Spellbound, and Head Over Heels up until 1995 and went on to headline two solo tours, including one from 2018 to 2019. She also gained popularity when she was a main judge on American Idol during its first eight seasons from 2002 to 2009.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to have the most amazing career as a world-renowned choreographer and artist,” Abdul further told the outlet. “I’ve dreamt of having a career like this, and it superseded any of my aspirations, my dreams, and I’m so grateful for that. I’m grateful that I’ve had the ability, which is one of my favorite things to do, is help pave the way and open the doors for other young talent.” 

Control, which was released in 1986, received many accolades, including a nomination for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and a Producer of the Year, Non-Classical win.

When you have a series that earns 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, you want to do everything you can to promote it, so CBS is moving its critically acclaimed new law drama Cupertino to Sunday night, replacing the previously scheduled episodes of its top-rated dramas Marshals and Trackers for one-night only on Sunday, Nov. 8 to get more eyes on it.

Cupertino is a David vs. Goliath legal drama set in the heart of Silicon Valley that follows lawyer Michael Price (Mike Colter), who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech start-up. Refusing to back down, he joins forces with another attorney [Olivia Siffre (Rachel Keller)] recently fired by the same employer to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.

Cupertino will take over the entire night on Sunday, Nov. 8 with back-to-back episodes: a new episode at 8 p.m. and rebroadcasts at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET/PT to catch new viewers up.

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Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

“Harper”

When Christy’s (Ella Stiller) roommate is denied a transplant due to an AI algorithm swapping the order of the list to put a wealthy man above her, Michael and Olivia race to get a judge on board to stop the surgery. Meanwhile, due to a traffic jam, everyone involved must fight this legal battle remotely from their cars.

Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT 

“Michael & Olivia” Premiere Rebroadcast

Lawyers Michael Price and Olivia Siffre, who are wrongfully terminated from a tech start-up, join forces to form their own law firm to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths of Silicon Valley. Also, Michael’s former assistant, Christy Palladino uses her close-knit family connections to help the firm in its inception.

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Nov. 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

“Vik & Bo” Rebroadcast

Michael and Olivia defend Vik Malhotra (Nik Dodani), a Silicon Valley coder being held responsible for an errant drone that killed an onlooker during an elaborate drone display. Also, Christy vets a potential new whistleblower client and Olivia solicits Natalia Boutella (Busy Philipps), the ex-wife of a tech billionaire, to help fund the firm.

Marshals and Tracker will return with new episodes on Nov. 15.

Marshals: 8 p.m. ET/PT

“Roughstock”  

With Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) away in Utah seeing a cancer specialist, Andrea (Ash Santos) steps up as team leader and is instantly tested when Kayce (Luke Grimes) ventures outside Marshals jurisdiction to help Mo (Moses Brings Plenty) track down his missing nephew. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the rest of the team, Belle (Arielle Kebbel) accompanies Cal on his trip to Salt Lake City as the two grow closer.

Tracker: 9 p.m. ET/PT

“Blind Spot”

When Reenie (Fiona Rene) enlists Colter’s (Justin Hartley) help to locate her mentor’s estranged daughter, the search uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

Next, Marshals Takes an Explosive Turn as Kayce and Andrea Uncover a Notorious Bomber

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A simple bedding swap can make your bedroom feel brand-new for fall. If you’ve been wanting to give your sleep space a stylish refresh without breaking the bank, the Lawnrence Reversible 8-Piece Bed-in-a-Bag Comforter Set is worth checking out The elegant bedding set features a timeless pattern that will elevate any room, and it’s on sale for nearly 70% off during Macy’s Fall Sale, running now through October 25.

Right now, you can snag the eight-piece set for just $33, down from $100, in all four sizes, including twin, full, queen, and king options. The bedding features an intricate blue medallion pattern paired with subtle stripes on one side and a geometrical floral print on the other, creating a sophisticated look that feels both classic and inviting. It comes in soft blue, white, and gray tones, making it easy to coordinate with all types of decor styles ranging from traditionalist to modern. 

Lawnrence Reversible 8-Piece Bed-in-a-Bag Comforter Set, $33 (was $100) at Macy’s 

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The all-in-one set includes a comforter, matching shams, a bedskirt, a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases, providing a fully coordinated look that will make any room feel polished (note that the twin comes with only one sham and pillowcase). The reversible design offers two looks in one, giving you the flexibility to switch up the bedding whenever you want a change. 

Made from smooth microfiber material, the comforter and coordinating pieces are designed to feel soft, lightweight, and comfortable enough for everyday use. The comforter is medium weight with a plush polyester fill, making it a versatile option to use during both cold and warmer months. 

Related: Amazon’s Reversible $30 Floral Quilt Set Adds Instant Farmhouse Elegance in 11 ‘Beautiful’ Prints

The Lawnrence bed-in-a-bag set is also easy to care for. The bedding is machine washable, making it hassle-free to keep it fresh in between uses. To keep all eight pieces looking like new, simply toss them in the washing machine on a gentle cycle, and tumble dry them on low heat. 

Macy’s shoppers called the stylish bedding set a “wonderful buy,” praising both the elegant design and durable construction. “Great price for excellent quality,”  one reviewer wrote, while another said that it’s “very comfortable.” Others praised the versatile look, complimenting the “soft” colors and noting they “love the reversible print.”

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If you’re looking for an affordable way to make your bedroom feel more pulled together this fall, the Lawnrence Reversible Bed-in-a-Bag Comforter Set is an easy choice. It has a timeless medallion design, a versatile reversible pattern, and a plush feel that will upgrade any room. Snag a set for under $35 at Macy’s right now. 

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A few years ago I asked my hairstylist what drugstore shampoo I should buy, and she winced. Full facial flinch, like I’d asked her to cut my bangs with kitchen scissors. She recommended something that cost $42 and smelled like a spa in Big Sur, and I bought it, using up the bottle before going right back to whatever was on sale at CVS.

Many of us (most of us?) are not spending salon money on shampoo every six weeks and, fortunately, the drugstore aisle has gotten actually good, assuming you know what to pick up. A $9 bottle can out-perform a $40 one if the formula matches your hair, but the wrong formula can wreck your color if it doesn’t.

So we asked four celebrity hairstylists for the best drugstore shampoos they actually recommend to clients, plus the ones they walk past. Fair warning: they do not agree on absolutely everything. One stylist’s budget hero is another stylist’s hard pass, and the sulfate debate got surprisingly heated. All of it is below.

Related: ‘Better Than Ever’ Beauty Awards: The 65 Best Products for Women 50+ in 2026

Top Drugstore Shampoos Worth Buying, Stylists Explain

• Best Drugstore Shampoo Overall — NatureWell SunDaze Nourishing Shampoo
• Best Drugstore Shampoo for Fine or Thinning Hair — Dove Derma Scalp Density Boost Shampoo
• Best Drugstore Shampoo for Volume — Odele Volumizing Shampoo
• Best Drugstore Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair — L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System
• Best Drugstore Shampoo for Clarifying — L’Oréal Paris EverPure Clarify Shampoo
• Best Drugstore Shampoo for Curly or Textured Hair — Kinky-Curly Come Clean Shampoo
• Best Drugstore Shampoo for Dry or Damaged Hair — PURA D’OR Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo
• Best Drugstore Shampoo for Frizz — Aluram High Shine Shampoo
• Best Under $15 — Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo

What Celebrity Stylists Look For in Drugstore Formulas

The first filter is specificity. T. Cooper, a celebrity hairstylist who works with stars like Cynthia Bailey and Tiffany Haddish (and is the founder of Major Face) wants a shampoo built for a particular hair type or scalp concern, and the catch-all bottles leave her cold.

“Hair is not a monolith, so I stay far away from the one-size-fits-all products,” she says. Beyond that, she wants it to clean well without leaving hair a tangled mess.

For damaged, dry or bleached hair, Rikke Gajda, a celebrity hairstylist who works with Chrissy Teigen and Kris Jenner, wants protein and amino acids plus panthenol and glycerin, which give hair a smoother feel. For fine or oily hair, she goes lightweight and skips the heavy oils and conditioning agents that flatten everything out. (Those are usually the ones labeled volume shampoos.)

Marco Pelusi, a celebrity colorist who owns Marco Pelusi Hair Studio in West Hollywood and has worked with Carol Alt and James Brolin, is watching pH. He wants gentle cleansing agents and ingredients that keep hair’s pH where it belongs, because letting it climb affects both hair health and how long your color lasts.

And luckily, pricier isn’t always better! “More expensive products don’t always mean better quality or better results,” says Clyde Haygood, a celebrity hairstylist and a PURA D’OR partner who has worked with Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga. He steers clients toward natural ingredients, essential oils, botanicals and fruit extracts, which tend to run cheaper anyway.

9 Stylist-Recommend Drugstore Shampoos To Buy

Here are the budge options celebrity stylists love.

Best Overall: NatureWell SunDaze Nourishing Shampoo, $12

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Cooper’s top pick does the thing most shampoos pick one side of, which is clearing buildup while leaving hair hydrated. She credits the oil blend for landing in the middle rather than feeling too light or too heavy. Also, and she brings this up unprompted, it smells delicious.

Best for Fine or Thinning Hair: Dove Derma Scalp Density Boost Shampoo, $10

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Fine hair gets weighed down by almost everything, which is why Cooper likes this one. It cleans the scalp properly without leaving length feeling heavy.

If thinning is the bigger concern, Haygood likes PURA D’OR Hair Thinning Therapy Shampoo, which he notes is clinically tested to help minimize breakage, with niacin, biotin and argan oil in the mix. Gajda’s pick for growth support is F.A.S.T. Shampoo, which has biotin and amino acids.

Best for Volume: Odele Volumizing Shampoo, $12

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Gajda reaches for this when fine hair needs bounce rather than moisture. It removes excess oil without stripping the scalp, and the payoff is fullness that doesn’t collapse by lunch.

Best for Color-Treated Hair: L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System, $20

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Color-treated hair needs a cleanser that doesn’t strip for no reason, and Cooper calls this a fan favorite for keeping color intact between salon visits.

Gajda’s alternative is Keracolor Color & Clenditioner, a semi-permanent cleansing conditioner she recommends to clients maintaining color at home. Shea butter and jojoba oil leave hair soft, and the shade range is wide.

Best Clarifying: L’Oréal Paris EverPure Clarify Shampoo, $10

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Gajda thinks everyone should own a clarifying shampoo and use it once or twice a month to clear product buildup and hard water residue. This one gets the gunk out without leaving hair stripped. “It’ll leave it shiny and soft and it’s a good reset/detox for the hair,” she says.

Best for Curly or Textured Hair: Kinky-Curly Come Clean Shampoo, $22

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This is Cooper’s hydrating pick. Curly and textured hair that needs buildup gone without the dryness that usually comes with it. If retaining length and moisture is your wash-day goal, start here.

Best for Dry or Damaged Hair: PURA D’OR Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo, $30

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Haygood’s number one for clients dealing with dullness, dryness and breakage. The aloe-based biotin formula adds moisture immediately, and the blend includes pumpkin seed, black cumin seed oil and nettle. 

(Pelusi’s budget answer for dry, damaged hair is Pantene Moisture Renewal, which he likes for the panthenol that adds shine.)

Best for Frizz: Aluram High Shine Shampoo, $22

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Gajda’s frizz pick is built on coconut water for hydration plus pracaxi oil for shine. Frizz is usually a hydration problem wearing a costume, so a formula that addresses the moisture first tends to do more than any smoothing claim on the front of the bottle.

Best Under $15: Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo, $10

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Cooper calls this a solid budget option for regular cleansing that removes oil and leaves hair softer and easier to manage. Pelusi independently landed on the same line.

Gajda’s favorite is CLOUD Glow Shampoo, a lightweight cleanser with ginseng extract that she says is the best overall shampoo she can name at that price.

2 Overrated Types of Drugstore Shampoos Stylists Skip 1. Anything that promises a miracle

Gajda doesn’t skip brands so much as claims. She walks past anything advertising “no haircut needed” or a reversal of ten years of damage in one wash. Shampoos that claim to seal split ends can coat the hair temporarily, but as she puts it, that’s masking the issue rather than fixing it. The only real fix is, you guessed it, scissors.

2. The “for all hair types” bottle

Cooper’s biggest gripe is the universal formula, which she finds consistently underwhelming. If the label doesn’t name a hair type or a scalp concern, it probably wasn’t built for yours.

Related: How To Transition to Gray Hair Without the Awkward ‘Skunk Stripe’ Phase, According to Celebrity Hairstylists

Key Ingredients To Look For (and Avoid) on Shampoo Labels

Humectants top Cooper’s preferred list, specifically hyaluronic acid and glycerin, because they pull in moisture. She’s been happy to see hyaluronic acid migrate from skincare into hair care. For dry or damaged hair she wants nourishing oils like argan, almond and coconut, which help with manageability and breakage.

Pelusi is after strength. Collagen, keratin and natural proteins such as wheat protein, plus aromatherapy ingredients like rosemary, lavender, coconut and peppermint. He also likes aloe vera for the scalp.

Haygood’s scalp list overlaps, with tea tree, peppermint and rosemary for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, plus biotin and keratin for repair. Argan oil is his favorite across the board, since it moisturizes, detangles and adds shine.

Related: The One Hair Color Technique for Women Over 50 to Look Instantly Younger, Says Celebrity Colorist

On the avoid side, Cooper flags high concentrations of short-chain alcohols, which can be very drying. However, not all alcohols are the enemy, fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are a different thing entirely and are often there to condition.

Haygood avoids sulfates, parabens and silicones, and his sulfate analogy is one I won’t soon forget. They’re in detergents and household cleaners, so ask yourself whether that’s what you want on your hair. 

Pelusi, respectfully, thinks sulfates have been demonized. Some are perfectly safe, and he singles out sodium laureth sulfate as a gentle cleansing agent known not to dull or strip color. Concentration is what actually matters, he says, since any detergent at too high a dose can start pulling color. He does avoid mineral oil, which he says can affect hair color.

Gajda lands in the same camp, calling the no-sulfates-no-silicones framing a little outdated. Sulfates emulsify buildup, which is the entire job of a shampoo, and silicones can coat and protect hair where it needs it. What she does avoid is heavy fragrance, especially for anyone with a sensitive scalp.

Which means the honest answer to the sulfate question is that it depends on your hair, your color and the formula. I know. I wanted a rule too.

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Related: I Finally Tried Castor Oil for Hair Growth—and It Surprised Me in Ways I Didn’t Expect

Sources:

• T. Cooper, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Major Face
• Clyde Haygood, celebrity hairstylist and PURA D’OR partner
• Marco Pelusi, celebrity hairstylist, colorist and owner of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio
• Rikke Gajda, celebrity hairstylist

In a resurfaced interview, Galen Gering revealed the origins of his nearly three-decade career in daytime television.

Gering was interviewed by She Knows Soaps, where he reflected on his humble beginnings on both Passions and his career on NBC daytime.

Back in 1999, Gering was cast as police officer Luis Lopez Fitzgerald on the brand new soap opera, written by Days of our Lives fan favorite James E. Reilly.

Thinking back on that time, Gering shared that he was in his final semester at the University of Miami, where he was pursuing a behind-the-scenes career with aspirations to work as a producer, director, and writer.

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Gering added that when the job opportunity came his way, he figured it “could actually be really cool because they’d pay me at least to fly out to L.A. if I got the job.”

The actor felt as if the universe was sending him a sign as he was on his way to L.A. for his second screen test, where he ran into James Hyde, with whom he had previously worked on a student film.

When he realized that he was potentially working with Hyde again, he felt like “this is serendipitous. What’s gonna happen?”

Ultimately, Gering graduated and was offered the role of Luis, a part he would portray from the show’s premiere in 1999 until the series finale on August 7, 2008. Meanwhile, Hyde was cast as Gering’s on-screen boss, a police chief, and patriarch of the Bennett family, Sam Bennett.

Following the cancellation of Passions, Gering would join the cast of Days of our Lives as police officer Rafe Hernandez two months later, on October 31, 2008, and he remains there to this day.

In addition to his performances on NBC daytime, Gering has appeared on Miss Match, 10 Items or Less, Cool Cat’s Crazy Dream, and the web series Venice the Series.

Days of our Lives streams brand new episodes weekdays exclusively on Peacock.

Christy Carlson Romano is still dealing with the aftermath of being shot in the face by a birdshot last year. The actress, 42, was celebrating the birthday of her husband Brendan Rooney when the scary accident happened.

“I was peppered with birdshot at about 250 feet away, and I was struck in a fat pocket under my eye and also in my forehead. I still have birdshot behind my eye about a millimeter away from anything critical,” Romano told Fox News Digital, in a new interview.

“If it were to move, I would go blind. So, we’re hoping that doesn’t happen,” she added.

The talented star also told the outlet, “I, at one point, thought that I was going to die.”

“When you have children, you can’t help but start to see the world completely differently after an accident like that,” she continued, referring to the two daughters she shares with Rooney.

 “My oculoplastic surgeon had said that, usually, he’s taking people’s eyes out, kids, because they’ve been shot with a Nerf gun,” Romano further explained. “It just so happened to hit the right fat pocket right under the eye. And I really almost survived through a miracle because I think there was any amount of outcomes when it came to having birdshot striking my skull and my face.”

Before speaking about the accident in her latest interview, Romano first talked about it in a February 2025 Instagram video that also showed the damage it did to her face. In the clip, she shared that she was shot by “another party” who “unsafely fired in the wrong direction.”

“I was hit in 5 places, one was less than an inch from hitting me directly in my right eye,” she said.

Romano also spoke to PEOPLE earlier this month.

“The birdshot is one millimeter from anything critical in my eye, which is a pencil tip away, and the fact that I have this birdshot, not just behind my eye, but it’s also in my forehead, and every now and then, I blink, and I’m like, ‘Wait a minute, there’s something in there,’ “ she told the outlet before adding, “I think that I basically survived a medical miracle.”

Christine Brown has spent the weekend explaining why a Sister Wives photo-recreation scene upset her, but some viewers aren’t convinced by her defense.

During Season 21, Episode 2, Christine reunited with former sister wives Meri and Janelle Brown to look through old family photos. When they suggested recreating a portrait, Christine declined, saying it brought back memories of the “hierarchy of wives” and her feeling that she had been placed last. “I was just last. I was put on the bottom,” she said on the episode.

In an Instagram video with her husband, David Woolley, shared on Saturday, October 24, Christine said she was still upset about how the scene came across. “I’ve been fuming about it for a while,” she said, adding that she felt the episode did not give her room to explain her perspective. She also pushed back on Meri’s comments about wanting a relationship with Kody Brown’s children, noting that most of them are adults and can make their own decisions.

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A lot of fans who had watched the episode, however, said Christine was in the wrong.

“What? Did we watch the same episode? Meri and her friends never talked “shit” about Christine. They were just asking questions and trying to understand both sides,” one person wrote in the comments.

“I’m confused, I didn’t think Meri’s friends were talking bad about Christine and the photo situation. I felt like they were trying to help Meri understand how Christine could be feeling,” a second shared.

A third replied, “This is a wild take. You’ve done nothing but talk badly about Meri and how you won’t associate with her.”

Christine returned to Instagram Sunday with another video, saying she worries that the season makes her look like a villain. She described herself as someone learning to speak up after years of holding back, and credited David with helping her feel supported. She also acknowledged that her emotions can come out awkwardly and said she is still trying to find balance.

Christine said the photo was about more than where each wife stood in the frame. “There was favoritism in our family. There was all kinds of games, so many games were played all around the board,” she said.

But the follow-up video didn’t really help her case.

“Christine, yesterday’s video was bizarre and David speaking for you was uncalled for,” a fan of the show wrote in the comments of the new vid.

Another said, “An apology to Meri (private is fine) and taking down the other video would go farther. The video yesterday made me really question your narrative these past few years.”

Season 21 of Sister Wives premiered on TLC on Oct. 4, 2026, and new episodes air Sundays.

Lauren Miller Rogen, the wife of actor Seth Rogen, is a brunette beauty on the red carpet.

Seth, 44, got his career start on the beloved series Freaks and Geeks. However, he rose to international fame with comedic roles in films like Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Superbad. After moving into newer projects like The Fabelmans and The Invite, Rogen stars in the AppleTV+ satirical comedy series, The Studio. But wherever he goes, he’s utterly devoted to his stunning wife, Lauren. The dynamic duo just attended the Tangles premiere during the 2026 AFI Fest at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, and Lauren was stunning in a green suit with long, flowing curls.

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Lauren Miller Rogen is an Actor and Writer

A seasoned writer, Lauren penned and starred in For A Good Time Call…, the 2012 film about two women who start a phone sex operation. She starred opposite Ari Graynor and Justin Long in the comedy film.

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Lauren Miller Rogen is a Director

In addition to acting and writing, Lauren is a director. She directed her husband with Anna Kendrick in Babies, and was able to debut the film in Seth’s native country of Canada. They also appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival for Tangled.

“Honestly, I’m really savoring it, and I feel really lucky in this moment. I’m very happy,” Lauren told PEOPLE in September.

“Yeah, it’s so nice. It’s just amazing when the people you love, you get to work with them, and you’re proud of them, and you’re amazed at what they do, and the fact that it’s happening twice in the same festival is pretty crazy,” Seth adds.

What’s It Like Working With Your Spouse?

While Lauren and Seth are both comedic powerhouses, they find it enjoyable to work together, rather than overwhelming.

“It’s all blurred,” Lauren told the publication. “I think there’s work happening at all times, but that’s because we both like what we do and we do the same thing, so if he’s working on something or I’m working on something, it feels natural.”

“It doesn’t feel like we’re not spending time together even when we’re working because we talk to each other a lot about what we’re working on,” Seth added.

Related: ‘The Invite’ Review: Seth Rogen & Olivia Wilde’s Comedy Is Surprisingly Heartfelt

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has been one of the most well-received shows in the recent past. Apart from having critical success, it also garnered a lot of positive reviews from audiences. From the drama surrounding the Dutton family to the rugged beauty of the ranches, the series made its setting feel like a character in its own right. And for fans who have watched the series and wondered if they can step into that world of Four Sixes (6666) themselves, there is good news.

People can see the actual Texas ranch linked to the creator of the Yellowstone universe without having to wait for a further spinoff.

Guided tours at the historic Four Sixes Ranch, which is also called the ‘6666 Ranch,’ lead visitors through the property’s history, its horse-breeding establishments and the ongoing ranch operations. The tour tickets, which begin at $50 for adults, provide an opportunity to witness the Western world that influenced the creation of Sheridan’s popular television series.

GUTHRIE, TX – OCTOBER 24: Guthrie Jaguar six man football player Cole Hatfield works with his horse on the 6666 Ranch October 24, 2007 in Guthrie, Texas. The players are very clear that while football is important their main priority is their responsibilities on the ranch. Much of the Guthrie Jaguar football team is comprised of children of the staff of the 6666 Ranch and others like it. (Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images)

The Four Sixes Ranch, which is situated near Guthrie, Texas, has a history that goes back to 1870, the year when rancher Captain Samuel “Burk” Burnett bought 100 head of cattle that bore the Four Sixes brand. At present, the Burnett Ranches covers about 260,000 acres on its principal properties, namely the Four Sixes Ranch close to Guthrie and the Dixon Creek Ranch near the Panhandle.

The guided tours are available from the ranch and last about two hours, with the tours leaving Monday to Friday at 1 p.m. Reservations can be made about a month prior to the date of the tour and places are very limited. The tours are carried out in a Ford Expedition and can accommodate up to six people.

The visit starts at the historic Four Sixes Supply House in Guthrie, where people are given information about the ranch and the nearby community; the stops made include the Big House, which goes back to the early 1900s, and the L Barn, where visitors can find out about the horses used in ranch work.

What the Ranch Means for ‘Yellowstone’ Fans

The Four Sixes Ranch was something that Yellowstone viewers came to know thanks to Jimmy Hurdstrom, who was portrayed by Jefferson White.

On the show, Jimmy traveled from Montana to Texas in order to learn the demanding skills involved in becoming a cowboy, the ranch playing an important role in his character’s journey.

Paramount+ had earlier announced its intentions to produce a spin-off series focusing on the Texas property. However, in August 2026, Sheridan confirmed that the series would not proceed, on the grounds that he did not want to fictionalize the lives of those who work at the actual ranch.

Now, the Four Sixes brand is also going to Las Vegas. As per the latest report, a steakhouse has been planned for the MGM Grand and will offer prime-grade beef obtained from the Texas ranch together with Texas-inspired dishes, craft cocktails and rare spirits. It is expected to open in early 2027.

October marks an unlikely turning point for The Kinks.

On Oct. 17, 1969, the British rock band returned to American stages after a four-year ban, opening a new chapter in a career that had nearly collapsed just five years earlier. By then, the group had already survived a record-label ultimatum, a pair of disappointing singles, and a gamble that would help change the sound of rock music forever.

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The song that turned things around was “You Really Got Me,” the explosive 1964 hit built around one of rock’s most recognizable guitar riffs. But its success was far from guaranteed.

According to a recent retrospective in Far Out magazine, The Kinks were on the verge of losing their record deal when they decided to take a radically different approach to recording the song.

It was a risky move that paid off and helped establish a musical blueprint generations of guitarists would follow.

The Kinks Were Running Out of Chances

By early 1964, The Kinks were trying to establish themselves amid the British Invasion, when record labels were eager to find the next big thing.

The band, formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, bassist Pete Quaife, and drummer Mick Avory, released its debut single, a cover of Little Richard’s “Long Tall Sally,” in February. It made little commercial impact, with their follow-up, “You Still Want Me,” also struggling to leave a mark.

Thus, the band’s record label, Pye Records, was losing patience. Another unsuccessful release could very well put the group’s future in jeopardy.

As Far Out reported, Ray Davies and producer Shel Talmy both knew their next single needed to succeed. Fortunately, Davies had a song in the works that would prove to be unlike anything the band had recorded before.

The challenge was getting it right.

The Band Took a Risk That Its Record Label Wouldn’t Fund

The band recorded “You Really Got Me” in June and July 1964, but the first version reportedly had a slower, blues-oriented sound. Davies had wanted to draw on his blues and jazz influences, but the group ultimately decided the song needed something more aggressive.

The problem was that Pye Records was reluctant to spend more money on a band that hadn’t yet delivered a hit. The musicians and their management had to find another way to make the recording happen.

So, they eventually financed another session themselves, giving the group a chance to pursue the sound it wanted.

The resulting recording was raw, urgent, and unmistakably different from the polished pop singles dominating the charts. Rather than smoothing out the rough edges, The Kinks leaned into them.

Dave Davies famously created the song’s distorted guitar sound by damaging his amplifier’s speaker cone with a razor blade, producing the abrasive tone that became the track’s defining feature.

That unconventional approach gave “You Really Got Me” its signature crunch. It also helped establish a sound that would influence hard rock and heavy metal in the years to come.

‘You Really Got Me’ Changed the Band’s Fate

Released in the summer of 1964, “You Really Got Me” became The Kinks’ breakthrough hit, reaching No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart and helping rescue the band’s career.

The song’s success opened the door to further hits, including “All Day and All of the Night,” and gave Ray Davies greater freedom to develop as a songwriter. Over time, he became known not only for hard-hitting rock songs but also for sharp, character-driven portraits of everyday British life.

The band’s official biography describes Davies as a songwriter whose work explored “the absurdities and aspirations of English life,” a quality that would become increasingly apparent in songs such as “Sunny Afternoon” and “Waterloo Sunset.”

Yet, “You Really Got Me” remained a defining moment. Its stripped-down power-chord riff helped demonstrate that a guitar didn’t need to sound clean or conventional to be memorable.

The song has since influenced generations of rock musicians, from hard-rock performers to punk bands that embraced its directness and energy.

The Kinks’ Legacy Goes Far Beyond One Hit

The Kinks continued recording and performing for decades, building a catalog that stretched well beyond their early rock-and-roll sound. Their 1968 album, The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, later earned widespread acclaim, while their 1970 hit “Lola” introduced another enduring song to their repertoire.

But the band’s survival once depended on a single recording session and on the willingness to take a chance when the conventional approach wasn’t working.

Their return to the United States in October 1969 reminded everyone how far they had come. The four-year ban on American performances had limited their opportunities during a crucial period in rock history. Still, the group returned with a growing reputation and a body of work that would influence artists for years to come.

For listeners, “You Really Got Me” remains a thrilling two-minute burst of guitar-driven energy with an origin story that’s even more remarkable. A band on the brink of losing its future took a financial risk, embraced an unconventional sound, and recorded the song that helped secure its place in rock history. Bravo.

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With the holidays approaching fast, now is a good time to take stock of your kitchen and see just where a hosting upgrade might be needed. If you’re planning to host a large family dinner, it’s also a good idea to make sure you have enough dishes to serve every guest. 

Fortunately, Costco is already two steps ahead with holiday deals you won’t want to miss. The latest find has fans racing to local warehouses. The Mikasa Samantha/Huntington 40-piece Bone China Dinnerware Sets are currently on sale in-store for just $79.99, a steep discount from their usual $114 price tag.

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Available in two elegant patterns, Samantha and Huntington, the Mikasa Bone China 40-Piece Dinnerware Set serves eight and features premium bone china known for its beautiful white finish, translucency and durability compared to other ceramic or stoneware dishes. And with over $30 in savings available in-store only, either set could be exactly what you need to take your holiday tablescapes to the next level. 

As for the differences that make each set unique, the Samantha style features a delicate decorative motif suited for everyday dining and special occasions alike. The Huntington style, on the other hand, offers a bright white finish complemented by a subtle embossed trellis lattice design that adds an extra touch of elegance to your table. Each set includes eight dinner plates, salad plates, soup/cereal bowls, fruit bowls and mugs, giving you plenty of versatility when hosting.

Related: Costco’s $20 Mini Backpacks Are ‘Absolutely Precious’ and Perfect for Gifting

Shoppers Are Impressed

Beyond their exceptional beauty, chip resistance and microwave- and dishwasher-safe design, fans have been more than impressed with both the sale price and the quality of these elegant dinnerware sets. 

One fan called them “beautiful and classy,” noting they “get compliments all the time” when in use. 

Another shopper echoed the sentiment, describing the sets as “simple yet modern” and adding that the various bowl sizes are both “practical and hard to find,” which further contributes to their timeless appeal. 

“I have had the Samantha set for over a year,” one fan wrote in response to @costcodeals’ post on Instagram, adding that the dishes have been “good so far” despite having a “large family that’s not always caring or gentle.”

Right now, availability seems mostly in-store, though the Samantha set is listed online for $114. If you want to take advantage of the sale price, you may need to do a little legwork. That said, deals like this are exactly why it’s smart to get a head start on holiday shopping, as some of the best prices come long before the holiday begins. 

Keep an eye out for your favorite set, and while you’re there, check out Costco’s magical Mushroom Solar Lights and festive Winter Frolic 6-Piece Stoneware Bowls for more holiday must-haves.

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