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A day before her death, a GoFundMe campaign launched on behalf of former child actress Daveigh Chase shared heartbreaking details about her final days.

Chase, best known for voicing Lilo in Disney's Lilo & Stitch franchise and appearing in The Ring, died on June 16 at age 35 from meningitis and a blood infection, according to the fundraiser created by her boyfriend.

In the campaign, he revealed that Chase had recently been diagnosed with meningitis and multiple blood infections after finally agreeing to seek medical care following significant weight loss.

Describing her as someone who "has always been strong and independent," he explained that she was reluctant to go to the hospital, but doctors ultimately determined the seriousness of her condition.

The fundraiser also shared the devastating prognosis the couple received.

"The doctors told me the medicine isn't working, and that she is passing away," he wrote. "Despite everything, Daveigh wants to spend her remaining time with me, comfortable and together, rather than in a hospital."

Rather than focusing on additional medical treatment, the campaign said the couple hoped to spend Chase's remaining time together in a comfortable setting surrounded by love and support.

"We had so many plans together, like visiting Redwood National Park," he wrote. "But now our focus is on making her last days as peaceful and happy as possible."

The fundraiser sought donations to help provide a place where the couple could be together during what it described as Chase's final days.

"I want to make sure she feels safe and cared for, and that we can create some beautiful memories together, even in these difficult circumstances," the campaign stated.

In another emotional passage, Chase's boyfriend acknowledged how difficult it was to ask for help.

"Honestly, I don't like asking for help," he wrote. "I'm reaching out to see if you can help make her last times with me comfortable and happy."

He also reflected on the impact Chase had on fans over the years, writing that she "has brought joy to so many," particularly through her work as Lilo.

At publication, two donations have been made toward the $5,500 goal.

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Disney is always finding new ways to excite and entice fans to its world-famous theme park properties and hotel resorts, and the upcoming hype surrounding their soon-to-open Lakeshore Lodge is certainly no exception.

As fans count down the days until the opening of the brand-new Deluxe Disney Vacation Club resort, Disney is sharing a deeper look at what visitors can expect to find at the new property.

According to a recent announcement from the company, Disney has unveiled a sprawling new area of Lakeshore Lodge with their new Wetlands outdoor recreational attraction.

Inspired by the classic Disney movie Pocahontas, the Wetlands allows viewers to step into an immersive space that celebrates nature.

The area will specifically feature several areas fit for visitors of all ages, including:

• Heron Shores: an area that invites "hands-on play with imaginative climbing features."
• Otter Springs: a child-friendly area with "interactive water features where little ones can cool off as they splash and slide."
• Daydream River: a lazy river area that invites guests to " to sit back and relax as the current carries them through the recreation area, offering a leisurely way to take in views of the surrounding landscape."
• Lakeside Lagoon: a zero-entry feature pool where "guests of all ages can come together under the Florida sun, complete with a spiral waterslide that leads into the refreshing water."
• Perspective Pond: a leisure pool and adjoining whirlpool spa, "perfectly positioned for views of Magic Kingdom fireworks in the evenings."

Slated to open in summer 2027, Disney's Lakeshore Lodge and its related Wetlands have already gained significant buzz across social media, with many fans expressing their excitement at the new area online.

"Did someone say lazy river?" wrote one fan on Instagram, complete with a wide-eyed emoji.

"Oh my gosh!!" added another user. "Fort Wilderness is already oru family's favorite place - this being right next door is INSANE! CAN'T WAIT!"

On June 16, Chrissy Teigen posted a series of videos and photos to her Instagram stories. In one, the Star Search judge appeared to be modeling a new vest, showing off all the various pockets that held her phone, glasses, false eyelashes, and more.

It's only when she says, "I get it, Dad," that you realize it belongs to her father, who passed away on June 9.

A Heartbreaking Farewell

What follows are photos of Teigen wearing the vest while holding flowers at her father's funeral, and another showing her sitting on the floor in front of her father's flower-adorned casket. Her daughter, Luna, is cuddled up on her lap, while her husband, John Legend, sits close behind, one hand gently holding her. A photo of a smiling Ron Teigen Sr. is propped up next to the casket.

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While it's since been deleted, Teigen wrote an emotional message on June 10 about her father's sudden death.

"Yesterday I woke up with a daddy and went to bed without one," Teigen wrote in the post. She described how her day was like any other, until the evening came. "And then my dad just like…f*****g died," she added, per PEOPLE.

Her dad was 46 when she was born. The model, 40, explained that, because he was an "old dad," she always thought she was prepared for his death.

"I thought that since we talk about it and I've come to terms with him always having been an 'old dad' that I wouldn't have fallen to the ground the way I did," she wrote. "I've thought about this phone call for years. I'll be ready."

Ron and her mother, Vilailuck "Pepper" Teigen, divorced in 2019. While her mother "basically" lived with them for a while, she told PEOPLE that her father visited "every other day or so."

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In 2024, Teigen was delighted when her dad moved into an assisted living community near their home. "It is so wonderful to have him just minutes away from us now, seeing him so happy and thriving," she wrote on Instagram at the time.

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While Teigen has been guarded about what health problems her father had, she gave a hint in March 2025. The reality star posted about doing crafts at her father's assisted living facility, when a follower told her he should be living with her instead.

"Because I am not a doctor and he needs full-time care," she replied. "It’s wonderful and he loves it. It’s five minutes from home. Go away.”

Meghan McCain reacted harshly to her former show after Vice President J.D. Vance's appearance on The View turned tense.

Vance sat down with Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin on Tuesday, June 16, while promoting his new book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith.

The conversation covered several political topics, but McCain's biggest takeaway was not about Vance. It was about the panel.

Meghan McCain Called Out Her Former Co-Hosts

My biggest takeaway from Vance on The View is honestly how shitty and undisciplined the hosts STILL ARE. After all these years they still get basics facts wrong, flub easy questions and can’t get through a segment without yelling at each other.

Vance handled it all very well.

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) June 16, 2026

After the interview aired, McCain criticized the hosts on X, calling them "undisciplined" and accusing them of struggling to get through the segment.

"My biggest takeaway from Vance on The View is honestly how s--tty and undisciplined the hosts STILL ARE," McCain wrote.

She also claimed the hosts get "basic facts wrong," miss easy questions and talk over one another.

McCain, who co-hosted The View from 2017 to 2021, also praised Vance's handling of the interview, writing that he did "very well."

The JD Vance Interview Got Tense

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Vance's appearance was already expected to draw attention. He was appearing on a panel that has often been sharply critical of President Donald Trumpand his administration.

During the interview, the hosts pressed Vance on topics including inflation, the Epstein files, immigration, race and his faith.

At one point, Goldberg appeared frustrated as Navarro continued questioning Vance while the show was trying to go to a break.

"Ana, God! Please!" Goldberg said, according to Page Six, before adding, "Don't do that!"

Goldberg also tried to move the segment along when Behar attempted to ask a follow-up question.

Vance Later Weighed In

Vance later addressed the interview during an appearance on Gutfeld!, saying the panel was not as tough on him as he had expected.

He also revealed what he called a better compliment than he expected from Behar, saying she told him he was "pretty good for a Republican."

Vance said he had expected the hosts to be "absolutely vicious," but described them as only "a little bit vicious."

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McCain's comments were especially pointed because of her own history with The View.

She spent four years on the panel and frequently clashed with her co-hosts before exiting in 2021. Since then, she has continued to speak publicly about her difficult experience on the show.

She was reacting as someone who used to sit at the table and has repeatedly criticized the show's behind-the-scenes and on-air culture.

She also said she planned to discuss the interview further on her Citizen McCain podcast.

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Costco shoppers are always on the hunt for unusual and exciting finds, but a newly spotted snack may be one of the retailer's most surprising yet. The rare Lay's variety recently appeared in warehouses across several states and has been generating buzz online for one big reason: it's unlike any Lay's chip most Americans have tried before.

The snack isn't a limited-edition flavor dreamed up for the U.S. market either. It's an imported variety that has built a following overseas, and now shoppers are scrambling to add it to their carts while they can.

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According to Instagram accounts that track Costco finds, Lay's North America appears to be distributing certain international flavors from China to major U.S. retailers. One of the latest arrivals is a 16.93-ounce bag priced around $6.99, and the product even scans as a U.S. item in Costco's system.

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The newest imported variety swaps out potatoes for something far less common: taro root. Food blogger @markie_devo confirmed that Lays' taro chips have been spotted at Costco.

Popular in parts of Asia, taro is a starchy root vegetable with a mildly sweet, earthy flavor that some compare to sweet potato or yucca. Instead of the thin, delicate crunch most people expect from Lay's, these chips have a slightly denser texture and an extra-crispy bite.

The rare chips are seasoned with lime, which adds a sweet-tart citrus kick that balances the earthy flavor of the taro. The result is a snack that's crunchy, tangy and just different enough to feel exciting.

These Lay's chips have long been available in places like China and Taiwan, but they've been difficult to find in mainstream U.S. stores. Shoppers typically had to visit specialty Asian markets or order them online to try them.

Seeing them show up at Costco feels like a small milestone for fans of international snacks.

The timing makes sense. Lay's has been leaning into globally inspired flavors lately, recently introducing limited-edition World Cup varieties and bringing back fan-favorite All Dressed chips. Consumers seem more eager than ever to try flavors and ingredients from around the world.

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Costco Shoppers Love Discovering Unexpected Finds

Part of the fun of shopping at Costco is never knowing what you'll find next. These taro lime chips are the perfect unique Costco find. They offer something familiar thanks to the Lay's branding, but the unusual ingredient and overseas roots make them feel like a discovery.

If you spot a bag at your local warehouse, it may be worth tossing one into your cart. Even if you're a die-hard potato chip fan, trying something new is half the fun.

And judging by how quickly shoppers are posting about this rare imported find, you might not want to wait too long.

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Daveigh Chase, a former child actress, has died at the age of 35, TMZ reports.

The actress' boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told the outlet that Chase died on Tuesday, June 16, from "meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down." Chase had been admitted to the hospital in Los Angeles earlier in the month due to malnutrition.

Chase's career began in 2002 when she landed the role of voicing Lilo in the hit Disney film Lilo & Stitch as well as in the television show that followed. She also voiced Chihiro Ogino in Spirited Away, and had a recurring role in the 2006 HBO series Big Love, playing Rhonda Volmer in 32 episodes. Other appearances included Donnie Darko, Beethoven's 5th, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, ER, Mercy, and more.

As for her work in film, she played Samara Morgan, one of the main characters in the 2002 movie "The Ring," for which she won an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.

Hernandez began a GoFundMe for Chase, asking for help to give her "peace in her final days."

"I understand we all go through things, but if you can help, I will be really grateful for anything," Hernandez wrote. "And if you can only give a prayer, I will take that too. Thank you for considering helping us during this difficult time."

Following the news, many also paid tribute to the actress in the comments on TMZ's social media posts announcing the news.

"Damn, so young. RIP 😢🙏," one person wrote.

"Rest in paradise beautiful angel," another person posted.

"This is truly heartbreaking. Daveigh Chase lit up the screen as Lilo and terrified us all as Samara with such raw talent. She gave so much to so many through her roles and left a lasting mark. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. May she rest peacefully," a fan shared.

"That loss hits hard at 35. Her work in both The Ring and Lilo & Stitch left a mark," another fan commented.

"Samara was the reason a whole generation couldn't look at a TV the same way, and Lilo was the reason a lot of us learned what 'ohana' meant before we could spell it. 35 is far too young," one fan expressed.

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If you're the type of person that's constantly on the go, then you need footwear to match. Some of our favorite summer styles that are easy to put on include slip-on sneakers, open-toed sandals, and comfy slides. Thanks to JCPenney, you can shop all of those kinds of footwear and more. The latest option we have our eye on are the Skechers Bobs B Cute 2.0 Round Slip-On Sneakers, which are 25% off right now.

The footwear, which initially cost $55, have been reduced to just $41 during a limited-time sale. The sneakers are available in black, white, and light purple hues (which is a fun option for those that want to add a pop of color to their wardrobe). The sizes range from 5 to 11, including half sizes in a medium width. It's noted that the sneakers run slightly large, so you may want to consider a smaller size.  

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We recommend utilizing the available size chart in the product description to aid you in the buying process. The sneaker design features a round-toe, unique frayed trim, metal-tipped laces, and flat heel. Another fun aspect is that there's a rainbow heart print located on the bottom of the shoe. The shoes are made of a thermoplastic rubber sole, a polyester lining, and a 97% cotton and 3% metal upper and outer base. 

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Shoppers described the sneakers as "very comfortable," "so easy to put on," and "really cute," agreeing that they "go with any outfit." Even though the sneakers aren't offered in a wide size, one customer did note that they fit well on their wide feet because they run slightly large. They're also fairly lightweight, so you can transport them easily for your next summer vacation. 

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At the start of the 1970s, Badfinger signed with Apple Records and quickly broke through with a string of standout releases. Among them was “No Matter What,” a mainstream hit that continued to establish the band’s signature sound and is widely credited by critics with helping define the power pop genre.

Pete Ham was behind the creation of "No Matter What," which was recorded for the band's No Dice album. Its lyrics became known as a pledge to eternal love, with some having tagged the track' sound for "pioneering the 'power pop' style years before that was named by critics."

"No Matter What" landed Badfinger at No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is credited for being their third-best song with one of the genre's mightiest hooks. Many called out the track's Beatles influence, and it became a hit among radio stations despite its false ending, where, after a short pause, the last line is repeated twice before the final ending chord.

The demo of the song was originally recorded as an acoustic version before Badfinger recorded a rockier version with a faster tempo in May of that year. Among fans, the track also became well-known for its slide guitar solo. Guitarist Joey Molland recalls it having been worked out while in the studio.

"I think we took about an hour or two hours to do the record. We worked out those little guitar lines, and then the harmonies. I originally had a different guitar solo, one that kind of slurred the strings," he said.

"But we were at Abbey Road mixing the song, and there was a lap steel. I got that out and started playing along with the backing track. Everybody said: 'Why don’t we put that on there?' That’s how it became a slide guitar solo."

Despite the band feeling like "No Matter What" was a hit track, the higher-ups at Apple Records didn't see it that way. The band fought for it to be released, with Al Steckler, the American director of Apple in New York, having heard the tape in August 1970. He felt the track was a worthy entry for the band and allowed it to be released in the album and as a single.

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Dennis Hopper died at 74 due to complications with prostate cancer in 2010. He was married to five different women throughout his life. One of them revealed she believed his ghost was haunting her after he died.

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Katherine LaNasa is currently recognized for playing Charge Nurse Dana Evans on The Pitt. She was also married to Hopper from 1989 to 1992. Hopper later married Victoria Duffy in 1996. LaNasa talked about her belief in ghosts with W magazine.

"I do believe in ghost, the ghost of Dennis Hopper would not leave me alone for a really long time," she said. "We've been divorced a very long time, but I was the last wife that he'd been with that he wasn't currently divorcing. So I think that level of intimacy when you're dying is maybe only something you can do with a partner."

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She said she saw the ghost at the Academy Awards, and he fell out of a wheelchair. The actress told Hopper to leave him alone, and he listened. But LaNasa felt weird about it and told a friend.

"I walked home in an odd way and ran into a gallery that had all of his photographs up and the photograph of him in the very back of the gallery with a fedora on, winking at the camera," she explained. "So I felt like he was letting me go and then he came to me shortly after that in a dream."

That dream was a reassuring one. She said Hopper told her that he was OK and not in pain anymore. "And I never heard from him again," the actress said.

Duffy and Hopper were in the process of getting a divorce before he died. LaNasa is currently married to Melrose Place actor Grant Show.

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Harry Styles wowed audiences during a recent tour stop with a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 hit, "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

In a video shared by Capital Official, the former One Direction member sat at the piano at London’s Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, belting out the song by the American folk rock duo, which was released as the second single from their fifth and final studio album.

With the backing of a full 50-piece orchestra, the folk-rock classic and Styles’ voice were elevated, taking his soulful rendition to new heights.

Fans were in awe, as the caption read, "We will never recover from this high note 🥲."

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"His. Best. Cover. Ever (and I say this as someone who’s been listening to his cover of Hopelessly Devoted to You every single since I first heard it in November 2022)," one commented, while another expressed, "he’s truly never sounded better or stronger."

The compliments kept flowing in, as one called the moment "Perfection," as others echoed, "Harry put his whole heart and soul in to this cover. I hope Simon & Garfunkel get a chance to hear it" and "That note came from the depth of his soul. 👏."

"This must be what heaven sounds like ngl," someone else noted.

Even Variety praised Styles, writing, "Matching Garfunkel’s soaring vocals and hitting every high note to a tee, Styles has literally never sounded better."

The powerful anthem about being there for someone when they need it most has been covered by hundreds of artists over the decades, and while none compare to the original angelic, gospel-inspired version, a few have stood out among the best, including Aretha Franklin's powerful soul cover, Elvis Presley's grand orchestral take, and Johnny Cash's powerful rendition. Now, Styles has secured a spot on that list.

"Bridge over Troubled Water" was a No. 1 hit on the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for six weeks.

The song made a huge impact. It wasn't just a number one hit; it became one of the biggest and most enduring songs of 1970, and the most iconic song for the band, while taking home multiple Grammy awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

There's no denying that heartbreak and the end of a relationship have led to some of the most defining soft rock anthems of the late '60s. Crosby, Stills & Nash released "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" in 1969 during an imminent breakup between two musicians.

Written by Stephen Stills, the track was released as a single and as part of their self-titled album. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" was ranked as one of the Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone and became one of CSN's staples, having been played at Woodstock and Live Aid Festivals.

"Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" was originally over seven minutes long and was released that way on the studio album. It was shortened to over four minutes when released as a single, due to it having been too long for the radio. According to American Songwriter, Stills was never worried about the track being too long, but ended up telling the record label to pull a Ray Charles and "put out half of it."

Stills' guitar work for the track has been deemed by musicians as being exceptional, and landed at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track became a known soft rock anthem about heartbreak, as Stills wrote the track about his former girlfriend, singer/songwriter Judy Collins. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is actually a play on words for "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes."

The two musicians met in 1967 and dated for two years when Stills started to develop the track. He remembers Collins having been in the studio at the time the demo tapes were being made and told her, "Don't stay in here [in the studio] all night now." The track came as a result of Stills feeling like their breakup was imminent and, according to SongFacts, started as a "narrative poem" that "poured out of me over many months and filled several notebooks."

Part of the reason Stills felt that way about his relationship with Collins was due to her appearing in the New York Shakespeare Festival musical production of Peer Gynt. She had reportedly fallen in love with her co-star, Stacy Keach, and eventually left Stills for him. His heartbreak led to the creation of "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" sometime after they had already split.

Collins has spoken about the track in previous interviews and remembers Stills having interwoven aspects of their relationship and her therapy into a "magnificent creation." She admits that the legacy of their romance lives in the song.

"Afterwards, we both cried – and then I said: "Oh, Stephen, it’s such a beautiful song. But it’s not winning me back." I’ve always understood that people have to write about their lives. Most of all, I felt the song was flattering and heartbreaking – for both of us. Neither one of us walked away from that relationship relieved. We were feeling like, 'Whoa, what happened?'" said Collins to The Guardian.

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Boy George isn't afraid of A.I.

The '80s New Wave icon, best known as the trailblazing frontman of Culture Club, is embracing artificial intelligence with a new venture focused on "ethical re-recordings." Boy George is launching a new company called Artists Included to enhance original recordings, starting with a new version of Culture Club's 1983 hit "Karma Chameleon."

In an interview with CNN, Boy George, whose real name is George Alan O'Dowd, explained his interest in embracing A.I. rather than fearing it, stating, "I'm going with this."

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Singer-songwriter Boy George talks to the “CNN News Central” anchors about working with the new company, Artists Included using AI “ethical re-recording” in a new release of Culture Club’s “Karma Chameleon.”

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While many recording artists fear A.I.'s ability to use their voices without permission, Boy George hopes to use the technology to benefit artists. Using original recordings combined with updated A.I.-enhanced vocals, George says the technology allows artists to take back ownership of their recordings, as many musicians do not own the masters of their original work after signing with a record label.

Paul McCartney famously saw much of the Beatles' catalog sold to pop star Michael Jackson. Taylor Swiftpublicly expressed heartbreak over her masters being sold to music manager Scooter Braun. Swift later re-recorded many of her original tracks, releasing them as "Taylor's Version," before finally purchasing the masters of her first six albums in 2025, giving her full control over those recordings.

Many artists, however, do not have the opportunity to purchase their own recordings and ultimately do not profit from their use over time. Boy George says his new venture gives artists more ownership of their music by allowing them to re-record it with the help of artificial intelligence.

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The Debate Over A.I. in the Music Industry

The use of A.I. in the music industry, even in artist-supported projects like Boy George's new effort, is not without controversy.

"Lol ethical and AI cannot go together," commented one CNN viewer.

Another added, "I'm a fan but there is zero reason to do this and it's disappointing he's so tone deaf considering the ecological impact and broader societal implications of AI."

Others were fully supportive of Boy George embracing the technology, with one person writing, "I hate companies can own and receive infinite money from your passion project for decades."

What Artists Included Means for Musicians

Boy George insists the technology used by Artists Included simply enhances what legacy artists have already created, combining their original voices with the experience gained over a lifetime.

"It has the sound of me at 22 years old with all the experience of everything that I've learned," he said.

While questions still linger over who ultimately owns the new A.I.-enhanced recordings, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence is here to stay, and Boy George is determined to make the most of it.

Related: This Classic Rock Masterpiece Was Named the Album That Defined the Mood of 1968

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Barry Jenkins' long-awaited Ronnie Spector biopic starring Zendaya is expected to start filming in the fall. The biopic has been in production for a number of years withThe Drama actress attached as the lead since it was announced.

Jenkins cinematographer, James Laxton, recently told The Playlist that he’s getting ready to shoot two Jenkins projects, with the first expected to go into production as early as this fall. Jenkins is famous for directing Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, both of which saw their cast win Academy Awards for their performances.

"I’m going to be a bit cagey about them because we don’t know when they started and we don’t know which one’s going to go first. So, I’m not going to spill too many beans, but there’s supposed to be some films in the fall or next year from Barry that we will hope to see on the screen in 2027," said the cinematographer.

World of Reel theorized that one of these projects will be the long-awaited Be My Baby and the other The Intuitionist, based on the first novel by Colson Whitehead.

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A few weeks ago, Zendaya teased the musical biopic to Elle Magazine, saying the project has “been a long time coming,” and would be “more experimental than a traditional biopic.”

Appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show in April, Zendaya spoke to the singer and host about playing the late singer. “I’m very sad that she’s not going to be able to be with us while we’re making this film, but it just puts a fire under me to want to do her even more justice and make her more proud.”

Ronnie Spector passed away on January 12th, 2022, aged 78, after a short battle with cancer. Zendaya had spent time with The Ronettes' singer before her passing, with Spector having hand-selected the Euphoriastar to play her.

"She’s so important. The fact that, prior to that, I knew her music, but I didn’t know who she was, and I didn’t know her story, which I think is not fair," the Dune actress added. The fall is the first time Zendaya will not be promoting a project. The actress has had a busy year, appearing in The Drama, Euphoria, the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey.

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The movie is set to be based on Spector’s 1990 memoir Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, or My Life as a Fabulous Ronette. According to Deadline, the creative team behind the film “agreed on a version of Spector’s story that could immerse audiences in what the singer’s life with the troubled producer Phil Spector felt like rather than a traditional cradle to the grave biopic.”

Be My Baby is expected to cover Ronnie's abusive marriage to convicted murderer Phil Spector as well as her career. The pair were married in 1968 and split in 1974. In her memoir, Spector detailed the torment that occurred during the marriage, alleging that she was essentially trapped as a prisoner in the house, which led to her alcohol issues.

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Sheinelle Jones tried to face one of her biggest fears on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, and it was not as simple as picking up an adorable kitten.

In a new Instagram post shared by the show's official account, Jones attempted to get comfortable with cats during a "Purlates" segment.

The caption summed up the moment: "Sheinelle tries to face her fear of cats during @purlates."

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The clip showed Jones working up the courage to interact with a kitten as someone encouraged her through the moment.

"No, I can't," Jones said at one point.

She was quickly reassured that she could do it and that the kitten would not hurt her.

"It's not a rat," Jenna Bush Hager joked.

"It looks like one," Jones responded.

The comment appeared to make Jones laugh through her nerves as she tried to stay calm.

Jenna and the Group Coached Her Through It Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager on 'Today'

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As Jones got closer to the kitten, the group encouraged her to breathe and reminded her that the animal was calm.

"Okay, breathe, Sheinelle," she said to herself.

Jones then appeared to talk herself through the moment, saying to the kitten, "You're just God's little creature."

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By the end of the clip, she seemed to warm up at least a little, admitting, "I like cats," with Hager's persuasion.

Since joining Hager as co-host of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, Jones has continued to bring a warm, candid presence to the fourth hour.

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Loyalty programs have quietly become a household budget strategy. With everyday costs still squeezing wallets, more consumers are turning to points, perks and cash-back offers not just as a bonus — but as a genuine way to offset recurring expenses. The question is whether those programs are actually delivering.

Parade had the chance to speak with Haley Sacks — better known as Mrs. Dow Jones, host of the Financial Tea podcast and bestselling author of Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth (Even if You're Stuck, Broke, and that Billionaire Won't Text You Back…) — about how people are thinking about loyalty programs the wrong way. The value isn't in the perks. It's in whether the program reduces costs you were already going to have.

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The One Question to Ask Before Using Any Loyalty Program

Before signing up for any rewards program, Sacks recommends a simple gut check: Would I make this purchase if the reward didn't exist? If the answer is yes, the reward is working for you. If the answer is no, the program is working on you.

"If the reward is the reason you're buying something, then that is marketing doing exactly what it's designed to do," Sacks says. "The worst ones are sort of just like these dopamine dispensers that sort of make you feel like you're winning and like you're doing something that's really good financially but sort of just have you spend more."

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Why Simple Beats Flashy Every Time

One of the most common loyalty program pitfalls, according to Sacks, is chasing large one-time bonuses instead of building steady, long-term value. A single welcome offer might feel significant upfront, but recurring monthly benefits tend to add up to more over time — and they require a lot less effort to maintain.

Complexity is another dealbreaker. "If it takes you a spreadsheet to understand the value, most consumers are just going to give up," she says. The programs that actually work are the ones that are easy to use and apply automatically to everyday purchases.

The Smarter Place to Look for Savings

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Sacks says savings programs can do their most impactful work when layered on top of established spending habits to offset fixed costs like your phone bill. "Verizon just created a way for customers to earn rewards on bills that they're already paying."

Eligible Verizon customers can avoid activation and upgrade fees — charges that can reach $40 per device — while earning 3% back each month through Verizon Dollars, redeemable toward devices, accessories and select brand rewards. The Verizon Shine program adds weekly sweepstakes entries and daily perks including gift cards, merchandise and dining offers.

The appeal, for Sacks, is that none of it requires new spending to unlock. "It's just financial optimization. And that feels really realistic for everyday people. Like, it's less a loyalty program and more a financial strategy."

The Real Goal Isn't Rewards — It's Efficiency

The loyalty programs worth your attention are the ones that reduce while you're already spending — without requiring you to change your habits or chase an opportunity Next time you want to lock in savings, ask yourself: Is this a dopamine rush deal or efficient savings?

More than a decade after Jon & Kate Plus 8 became one of reality television’s most-watched—and most scrutinized—family series, Collin Gosselin is preparing to revisit his childhood in his own words.

The 21-year-old, one of Kate and Jon Gosselin’s sextuplets, is working on a book title In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood. The autobiography will explore his experiences growing up in the public eye and the lasting impact of life inside a household that was once at the center of a cultural phenomenon.

According to reports, the project will take a first-person look at his upbringing, offering new details about family life during and after the height of the show’s popularity.

Collin has previously spoken publicly about being estranged from parts of his family, including his mother and siblings, as well as the challenges that followed the family’s highly publicized reality TV fame.

Over the years, different members of the Gosselin family have shared conflicting accounts of what life was like behind the scenes, adding to a long-running public debate that has never fully been resolved.

The upcoming book adds a new layer to that conversation, as Collin steps further into the spotlight to share his own perspective on events that unfolded while millions of viewers watched the family’s daily life on television.

While details about the project are still emerging, Collin has indicated that writing the book has been a personal process, one that allows him to reflect on childhood memories that were, at times, lived in front of cameras.

Nearly 20 years after the series first premiered, the Gosselin story continues to evolve, this time through the voice of one of its most closely watched children.

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Whether you're heading out for a weekend hike or gearing up for a rainy outdoor adventure,a good pair of hiking boots can keep your feet comfortable and dry. But if you're new to hiking, investing in an expensive pair may not be at the top of your list. Fortunately, Amazon has a highly-rated option that shoppers say is comfortable and supportive at a budget-friendly price. 

Right now, the waterproof Nortiv 8 Hiking Boots are marked down to as low as $40 ahead of Prime Week, a solid 33% discount from their original $60 price. They come in four colors: light gray, dark gray, khaki, and light purple. One shopper who wore the shoes while hiking reported that their feet were “the best choice for exploring” and  "felt like they were on a cloud” while wearing them. 

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Competitiveness between musicians and fandoms is nothing new. The Rolling Stones and The Beatles were often pitted against each other as English bands reaching their heights of fame at the same time.

Mick Jaggeraddressed whether the rivalry was ever real or something thrust upon them.

Mick Jagger Says the Rivalry Was Partially Liverpool Versus London

Jagger, 82, appeared on The Sunday TODAY show and talked about the culture pitting The Rolling Stones and The Beatles against each other. He explained that multiple things made the rivalry.

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"I think there was an element of truth in it," Jagger said. "But I think there was an element of PR in it, too. But it was also London [versus] Liverpool, so it's a bit like L.A. [and] New York. Obviously, that was a good talking point for press to get on."

The bands did collaborate in the '60s. Brian Jones is in the backing vocals of "Yellow Submarine" and clinking glasses as a sound effect. He also played the saxophone on "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

Jagger said he has sung with Paul McCartney during that time, but they have never written together. "I don't think he really writes with anyone else," the singer said on the talk show.

The Rolling Stones is releasing a new album on July 10, 2026, called Foreign Tongues. McCartney, 83, is featured on it along with Robert Smith of The Cure, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Steve Winwood. McCartney talked to Mojo4Music about the collaboration.

"I worked on a track on their new album, and it was great to do," he said. "You sit down and the noise you’re hearing, the record you’re making, it’s the Stones. After the day at the studio, people said, 'How was it?' It was great! I mean, I was a session man with the Stones. (Laughs) I really enjoyed that, and it sounds like a Stones record."

So the rivalry was real for fans and the press. But the musicians have collaborated throughout their careers.

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Olivia Wildeis spilling behind-the-scenes details of her relationship with Jason Sudeikis and the moment she knew it was over. The Tron: Legacy actor reveals Sudeikis said some truthful words that were the final straw.

It appears that both actors are airing out their grievances about their past relationship since calling it quits in 2020. Wilde appeared on an episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, saying, "Jason and I had been having a rough time for a while. We had a real bumpy ride."

The actor and director revealed she knew it was time to go their separate ways during a car ride in March 2020. It just happens that the two were driving home from her 36th birthday party when she asked Sudeikis if he had gotten her a gift.

“He said, ‘What would I get you, Olivia? I don’t know you,'” Wilde remembered.

While shocked by Sudeikis's biting words, she admitted that he "wasn't wrong" in what he told her. She quickly realized that they reached a point in their relationship where they "didn't know each other anymore."

The two actors started dating in 2011 after meeting at a party, with both of them having gotten out of previous marriages. They made their relationship public some time after, with Sudeikis proposing to Wilde in 2013. They welcomed two children together in 2014 and 2016, but never officially married.

Wilde admits that the conversation they had in the car was what led them to realize it "was over." She adds that it was "f*cking tough" and "it brought us to the place of, ‘OK, this is done, we’re gonna end this.'”

Wilde and Sudeikis both felt they were better off separated and ended the relationship. Due to the COVID-19 lockdown at the time, the two still lived together with their children. In that time, they tried to repair their relationship, but it didn't work. Their breakup was highly publicized at the time, especially when it came to custody rights for their kids.

Since their breakup, Wilde says the two have a "great" co-parenting relationship, and “These kids are consistently getting the best of us in a way that when we were together was not possible. We did not work together. But we work really well as separated co-parents.”

The actor is rumored to be linked to Ellie Goulding’s ex-husband, Caspar Jopling, while Sudeikis confirmed he's single and is finding dating "overwhelming."

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Kate Middleton was the victim of "deliberate misuse" of her private medical records, says Britain's privacy and data protection watchdog, which has formally cautioned a former healthcare worker accused of trying to disclose the Princess of Wales' medical information for personal gain.

The private hospital in London where Kate received abdominal surgery in January 2024 reported a privacy breach in March that year. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) subsequently launched a criminal investigation.

Kate spent two weeks at the London Clinic following her surgery. Further tests later revealed that 'cancer had been found.'

Back in March 2024 when the story broke it was reported that at least one member of staff at the hospital had tried to access the princess's medical records.

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In a statement today the ICO said, 'Following a full assessment under the Code for Crown Prosecutors and the ICO's Prosecution Policy, the ICO issued a now former healthcare professional from London with a formal caution in relation to an offence under section 170(5) of the Data Protection Act 2018.

"The conduct involved the deliberate misuse of highly sensitive personal information and an offer to disclose it for financial gain, representing a clear breach of trust."

A caution, the ICO statement's went on, was seen to be "the appropriate and proportionate enforcement response."

During its investigation the ICO considered whether "there were any wider organisational issues arising from the healthcare provision in this matter," adding, "Based on the evidence available, we did not identify any failings that would meet the threshold for regulatory enforcement.'

Ian Hulme, the ICO's executive director for regulatory supervision, said, "People should be able to trust that the personal information they’re giving to healthcare settings is safe and protected from exploitation. When this trust is broken, it’s right that the law allows us to take action.

“We will not hesitate to pursue criminal prosecution where it is necessary and proportionate to do so.”

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A spokesperson for the London Clinic said, "'We all take considerable pride in delivering the very highest standards of care and discretion for every patient at the London Clinic. 

'We are pleased our work with the ICO has brought this sad and isolated incident to a conclusion. There were no regulatory breaches by the hospital."

The London Clinic is the UK's largest private independent hospital. King Charles III was also treated there in January 2024.

In January 2025 Kate revealed that she was in remission for cancer.

In an Instagram post she wrote, "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.

"I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."

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