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It was only 1961 when 19-year-old Bob Dylan packed his life up and left on a pilgrimage to New York City to pursue a career as a singer and songwriter. This fabled chapter in the legend's life is marked by a key goal he had, and that was to meet his dying idol who was in hospital in New Jersey, and that is the legendary Woody Guthrie. Dylan came to visit him with only two things: a guitar, and a song. A song he wrote that expressed all of the admiration and reverence he had for the "This Land is Your Land" singer: "Song to Woody."

The song would later come as the standout original track on his debut record with Columbia Records, simply titled "Bob Dylan." The album features a lineup of classic folk songs with only two originals by Dylan, "Talkin' New York," and "Song to Woody."

For me, 'Song to Woody" is the song where Dylan truly begins. He owes so much of his early image to Guthrie as well as his status in the American canon, and this song serves as him reckoning with an understanding of the shift in responsibility from Guthrie to himself. It's a true passing of the torch moment. Guthrie's time had unfortunately ended, and it was Dylan's turn to capture the essence of America with his guitar.

Dylan's career really took off after this moment. The next hit he would pen would be the generational anthem "Blowin' in the Wind," which made him one of the most important musicians of the era at the ripe old age of 21. With this song we find Dylan with a bright twinkle in his eye for the future, standing right before the event horizon of being labelled a "prophet." It's something that I can't say for many Dylan songs - it's innocent.

The lyrics capture this image of standing at the precipice so effectively, especially the opening verse, which I think holds up pretty well.

I'm out here a thousand miles from my home
Walking a road other men have gone down
I'm seeing your world of people and things
Your paupers and peasants and princes and kings

"Song to Woody" is one of Dylan's most important songs, as it for me is the starting gun for his whole career. Everything to come is set up by the prologue this song presents, and for that it remains an important beat in the story of Bob Dylan.

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Less than a month after his tragic death, new details are beginning to emerge about Sam Neill's final performance in the upcoming adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, as revealed by Deadline.

Per the outlet, Neill, who passed away from pneumonia on July 13 at 78-years-old, will make an on-screen appearance in the new live-action adaptation of the Zelda franchise. As of yet, details about which character the late actor will appear as haven't been made clear.

Along with Neill, Australian actor Uli Latukefu will portray the lead role of Ganondorf, the recurring antagonist of the Zelda franchise and the malevolent archenemy of protagonists Link and Zelda.

Additionally, Severance‘s Dichen Lachman and The Handmaid’s Tale‘s Yvonne Strahovski will also appear in the film, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will portray Link and Bo Bragason will play the titular role of Zelda.

Right now, The Legend of Zelda's plot is being kept tightly under wrap, leading to plenty of speculation among longtime fans of the franchise.

Among the most beloved video game franchises in the entire entertainment medium, Zelda spans a total of 21 core games, many of which rank among the best video games of all time.

While each game's plots vary significantly, the recurring narrative finds the main heroes Link and Princess Zelda battling the sinister king Ganondorf, who seeks to control the kingdom of Hyrule with a wish-granting device known as the Triforce.

The new film will release in theaters on April 30, 2027. Maze Runner screenwriter T.S. Nowlin will provide the movie's script, while Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes filmmaker Wes Ball will serve as the movie's director.

Of course, Neill himself was best known for his work on the blockbuster Jurassic Park series. In addition to the hit sci-fi franchise, he also appeared in a string of similarly beloved films and TV shows, including Peaky Blinders, The Hunt for Red October, Dead Calm and In the Mouth of Madness.

Not many artists can claim a run like Cher's on the pop charts. Four decades of hits, an acclaimed acting career on the side, and a slump here and there never kept her down for long. It all goes back to a Bob Dylan cover, "All I Really Want to Do," which launched her solo career at 19 and beat out a competing version by The Byrds.

Cher couldn't have picked a better moment to launch her solo career. While "I Got You Babe," her duet with then-husband Sonny Bono, was riding high at No. 1 in 1965, she released her debut album, All I Really Want to Do.

At the time, Bono was guiding Cher's career and took the reins as producer on the album, bringing in top session musicians to flesh out the songs. He leaned into the folk-rock sound that had already worked so well on "I Got You Babe," a style that was becoming huge in that era.

But succeeding in folk rock took more than just the right sound. It was all about the songwriting, since the genre put the focus on melodies and lyrics. That's why Cher turned to Dylan, recording three of his songs for her debut album, including "All I Really Want to Do," which became both the title track and lead single.

Dylan originally put out "All I Really Want to Do" on his 1964 album Another Side of Bob Dylan. That record marked a turning point for him. He moved away from the protest-driven writing he'd built his name on and toward more personal tunes about relationships. The lyrics were emotionally honest but never took themselves too seriously.

"All I Really Want to Do" was on the more playful side, which made it a natural pick for the folk-rock movement taking off at the time. The album quickly became a go-to source for artists looking to cover Dylan, like The Turtles, who later found success with "It Ain't Me, Babe.”

Cher wasn't the only one eyeing "All I Really Want to Do." Around the same time Cher was preparing her version, The Byrds were recording one of their own. After sending "Mr. Tambourine Man" to No. 1 earlier that year, the band were already known for their Dylan covers. 

Naturally, most people expected them to win this one too. Instead, Cher did. 

Both versions of "All I Really Want to Do" were released in June 1965. Each transformed Dylan's acoustic original with electric guitars. The Byrds also switched up the middle-eight and leaned into their layered vocal harmonies.

Even so, Cher's version had something extra that struck a chord with listeners. Whether it was the confidence or the fun she brought to the lyrics, people just gravitated toward it. Her version climbed to No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, outperforming The Byrds'.

Once Cher's version started taking off, The Byrds began nudging DJs toward their B-side, "Feel a Whole Lot Better." For the 19-year-old, it couldn't have been a better start. 

The song gave Cher the solo breakthrough she needed. She would go on to score more hits, including “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down),” “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves,” “Half-Breed,” and “Believe,” proving she was a force in music for decades to come. 

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Sometimes bands adopt eye-catching names to stand out. Other times, the name simply sticks by accident.

The Butthole Surfers released their biggest hit, "Pepper," in 1996, but the band's now-infamous name was actually a fluke. Before settling on it, the group had performed under names such as Ashtray Babyheads.

During one early performance, an announcer mistakenly introduced the band using the title of one of its songs instead of its actual name at the time. The group embraced the mix-up, and it went on to become one of rock's most recognizable monikers.

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"Pepper" opens with a spoken-word, monotone vocal before giving way to its hypnotic chorus that still resonates today, even if you haven't heard the song in ages.

Electriclarryland was the Surfers' sixth studio album, featuring what would become their only Billboard Hot 100 hit, "Pepper".

Now, nearly 30 years later, the band, who fall into the category of cult-favorite bands, is revisiting that era with a special anniversary release, gifting diehard fans with a song pulled from the vault.

The remastered issue of Electriclarryland includes the album's original 13 tracks, along with four rare bonus tracks, including the previously unreleased "Valuable Charcoal."

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The expanded 30th anniversary edition is currently slated for release August 28, 2026, exclusively on 2-LP vinyl, with no CD or digital version announced, and comes with a collectible poster to complete the '90s throwback.

Capitol Records is selling the limited-edition vinyl set for $49.99, with only 3,000 copies available.

Side A

• Birds
• Cough Syrup
• Pepper
• Thermador

Side B

• Ulcer Breakout
• Jingle of a Dog's Collar
• TV Star
• My Brother's Wife
• Ah Ha

Side C

• The Lord Is a Monkey
• Let's Talk About Cars
• L.A.
• Space

Side D (Bonus Tracks)

• Whatever (I Had a Dream)
• Pottery
• Hybrid
• Valuable Charcoal

Music history is full of unforgettable covers, but Linda Ronstadt had a rare gift for taking a classic song and making it entirely her own.

Forty-nine years ago, the music legend released a breathtaking ballad that seamlessly bridged the gap between country warmth and rock-and-roll soul. Today, the beloved track stands as one of the defining moments of her career.

"Blue Bayou," co-written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson, was a standout song in Rondstadt's catalogue. Recorded and released in mid-1977, she took the song from a simple country tune and turned it into a massive crossover hit that defined an entire era of pop music.

Ronstadt took the song all the way to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it reached its peak position in December 1977. At the very same time, her smash hit "It's So Easy" sat right alongside it in the Top 5, marking a rare moment of complete chart dominance.

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Rondstadt told Pop Matters that J.D. Souther gave her "Blue Bayou", suggesting she try singing it. “He said, ‘I think this would be a good song for you to sing,’" she recalled. “And he played it for me. He started to sing it, and I started singing harmony. I said, ‘I’m going to learn that.’ That was a profitable night!”

[The song's producer] Peter Asher didn't think Ronstadt should record "Blue Bayou." However, she disagreed.

She explained, “If we disagree on something, I really re-examine it. And if I still think I’m right, I go ahead."

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Ronstadt concluded, "I remember ‘Blue Bayou’… Peter was afraid it wouldn’t be a hit. He said we should shop around for some insurance. I said, ‘OK, get the insurance.’ But I knew it was a hit, and it was the biggest single I’ve ever had."

Producer Peter Asher recalled how Ronstadt’s unique input shaped their studio process, telling Songfacts: "It depends who's singing it and how they want to sing it. The arrangement is a framework for how the artist does it."

He added, "So, it's all based on Linda singing the song, so we would always sit with the guitar or piano or something and try out the song. And then I'd start thinking and bounce the ideas off Linda, who has brilliant ideas herself of how to do it."

Linda Ronstadt loved the song so much that she asked her father, Gilbert Ronstadt, to write Spanish lyrics for it. The song was subsequently translated into "Lago Azul" and featured on her 1987 mariachi album, Canciones de mi Padre.

Linda Ronstadt received two Grammy Award nominations for her recording of "Blue Bayou" at the 20th awards show in 1978. The song remains a fan favorite to this day.

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Corners are often some of the most overlooked spots in a home, but they can offer valuable storage space with the right piece of furniture. A slim, vertical bookshelf makes it easy to display books, plants, baskets, and decor while taking up very little floor space. It's an especially smart solution if you need more storage but don't have room for a bulky bookcase.

That's exactly what makes the Yq Jenmw 6-Tier Tall Narrow Bookshelf stand out. Right now, it's on sale for 33% off at Walmart, bringing the price down from $90 to just $60. For a storage piece that helps maximize every inch of your home, it's a great value.

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The bookshelf is available in eight finishes — black, dark brown, dark gray, khaki, light gray, pink, white, and yellow — making it easy to match everything from modern to farmhouse-inspired spaces. You can also choose from 2-tier, 4-tier, or 6-tier versions depending on your storage needs. 

We're highlighting the 6-tier version, which measures 11.8 inches long by 9.5 inches wide and 70.9 inches tall. Each cubby measures about 11.2 inches tall, and the entire unit supports up to 154 pounds, making it sturdy enough for books, storage bins, and decorative pieces.

Another standout feature is its modular design. You can place multiple units side-by-side for a built-in look or mix different heights to customize your storage. It's an easy way to create a cohesive display wall while keeping everything organized.

Made from scratch-resistant MDF, the bookshelf is designed to handle everyday use. The waterproof, wear-resistant finish is easy to wipe clean and resists stains, making it suitable for homes with children or pets.

The open shelving makes it incredibly versatile. It works well for photos, books, office supplies, pantry items, plants, collectibles, and decorative baskets. It's especially useful in narrow hallways, tight corners, small closets, pantries, or kitchens where every bit of storage counts.

Even though some assembly is required, reviewers said the process is simple. One shopper highlighted the “super quick delivery and easy assembly,” adding, “It feels sturdy and strong once fully assembled.” Another reviewer described the shelf as “high quality,” writing, “The shelf was easy to put together and came with clear instructions. The details speak to the quality — the small round stickers included to cover the hardware are sturdy and easy to apply.”

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If you're looking for a storage solution that truly maximizes vertical space, the Yq Jenmw 6-Tier Tall Narrow Bookshelf is a smart pick. Its slim design makes it easy to fit where traditional bookcases can't, and with Walmart's current 33% discount, you can save $30 while adding extra storage to almost any room.

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Ariana Grande is heading across the pond.

The Grammy-winning pop star, 33, just took to social media to celebrate completing the North American leg of her Eternal Sunshine tour.

Grande has been under public scrutiny of late — especially after her controversial "Petal" music video just surfaced — but that hasn't stopped her from coming to its defense and spreading more positivity to her fans as she looks ahead to her London shows.

"I love you … i cannot believe that this concludes the north american leg of the eternal sunshine tour. i am overwhelmed with love and the deepest gratitude," reads the caption of the Wicked star's Instagram post on Thursday, August 6. "Thank you endlessly for the most special, beautiful, joyful and deeply fulfilling few months …"

The caption continued, "i will cherish every moment of this time with you all & these memories forever. thank you, chicago … london, i cannot wait to see you soon. i love you all more than ever." Check out her epic carousel of concert photos and clips below.

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Fans have since flooded the post's comments section to show their love and support for the "thank u, next" singer. "Proud of you my girlie. love you a million!💕," wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, "Eternally grateful for you 🥺✨♾️💖 I’m already crying."

Grande Addresses Her Sudden Decision to Step Away From the Spotlight

Earlier this week, Grande broke her silence after announcing that she plans to step away from the public eye following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour. After wrapping the tour in London next month, the pop star intends to take a break from public appearances as ongoing discussion surrounding her weight and changing appearance continues to dominate headlines.

A representative for Grande confirmed the news to People on Sunday, Aug. 2, adding that she “looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break.”

If you have eggs in your refrigerator, you may want to take a closer look before making breakfast.

Nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs were recalled by Midwest Poultry Services L.P. over potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall alert. Consumers should continue to check products with sell-by dates extending into August.

According to the FDA, the outbreak has sickened 98 people across 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations reported as of the agency's latest update. No deaths have been reported.

The recalled eggs have best-by and sell-by dates through Aug. 17 and can be identified by the plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 along with a Julian date between 157 and 184 printed on the carton.

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The eggs were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, according to the FDA. The products were also distributed to food service providers and other retailers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

The FDA advises consumers not to eat the recalled eggs. Instead, they should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

According to the FDA, Salmonella infections can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing severe illness.

According to a USA Todayreport, consumers with questions can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET.

In a first for the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas's hit sci-fi series is set to deliver its first-ever Welsh translation for overseas audiences, as recently announced by StarWars.com. 

To that end, a brand-new actor is officially set to take over the role (or rather the voice) of everyone's favorite charismatic space smuggler, Han Solo, famously portrayed by Harrison Ford in the original films.

According to Inverse, the legendary role will soon be voiced by actor Matthew Rhys in the Welsh language adaptation of the films. The actor will be joined by several other prominent Welsh performers, including House of the Dragon's Rhys Ifans (who will voice Obi-Wan Kenobi) andSlow Horses' Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Princess Leia).

Interestingly, Mark Lewis Jones, who previously played First Order Captain Moden Canady in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, will also appear in the central role of Darth Vader.

Of course, Rhys is best known for his recent breakout performance on Apple TV's wildly successful Widow's Bay. A blend between quirky comedy and chilling supernatural horror, Widow's Bay follows Rhys' unassuming small-town mayor as he contends with a number of seemingly paranormal incidents plaguing his New England island community.

With its first season only just behind us, Apple TV has already green-lit Widow's Bay for a second season. As Rotten Tomatoes wrote of the show on their website, "[Showrunner] Katie Dippold successfully continues to invest in eccentricity with this outlandish horror-comedy that stokes the genre's well-worn tropes to winning effect, bringing scares, laughs, and a game cast."

Previously, the character of Han Solo was portrayed by Harrison Ford in what turned out to be his career-launching performance. Ford later reprised his role in The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens and for a brief cameo in The Rise of Skywalker.

A younger version of the character was also portrayed by actor Alden Ehrenreich in 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story.

There's something about seeing a classic car that instantly awakens a sense of nostalgia. Whether you grew up in the 1990s and fondly remember fun road trips in your family's vehicle, or you drove a sweet ride yourself during the decade, the '90s were a fun time for automobile lovers. As part of our Parade Rewind series, we're taking a walk down memory lane this month and revisiting several cultural highlights from the '90s. Today, we're exploring the seven most popular cars everyone wanted in the 1990s.

To learn more about the car landscape during the '90s, we chatted with Robert M. Kennedy, a car collector, auto expert and author of Mustang Unbridled: The High-Octane History of Ford’s Legendary Pony Car.

In recent months, Kennedy has walked us through the hottest car trends of the 1970s onward. This time around, he shares a few of the 1990s cars that were considered most iconic during the decade.

Since most people didn't necessarily own their dream car in the '90s, he also breaks down the different types of daily driver cars most people owned during the decade.

From the Dodge Ram and the Ford Mustang to the McLaren F1 and the Acura NSX, here's a list of the hottest cars of the '90s.

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Which 1990s Cars Are the Most Iconic?

Kennedy tells Parade that the '90s were a "veritable heyday for outrageously styled high-performance cars."

"From movie cars like Michael Keaton’s Batmobile to concept cars like Ford’s GT90 and Indigo, fantasy rides were in top form," he says.

It'd be impossible to choose just one iconic car from an entire decade, so we asked Kennedy to share a few of the most iconic cars of the decade and he named seven of them: the McLaren F1, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Acura NSX, Ford Mustang (SN95), Chevrolet Corvette (C5), Dodge Viper and Dodge Ram.

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What Cars Did Most People Drive in the 1990s?

Luxury cars are a lot different from daily drivers. During the '90s, Kennedy says most families gravitated towards traditional sedans like the Ford Taurus, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.

"Station wagons, on the other hand, had largely been replaced by minivans and SUVs. Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge dominated the minivan market, though Ford, GM, Honda and Toyota all offered solid entries as well," he explains.

He notes that the biggest market growth was seen in truck and SUV sales.

"Ford’s F-Series, Ranger and Explorer led the way, while Chevrolet’s own full-size trucks were backed up by its S-10, Blazer, Tahoe and Suburban," he tells Parade. "Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram also emerged as tremendously popular new offerings." 

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7 Popular 1990s Cars Everyone Wanted, According to an Auto Expert1. McLaren F1

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The McLaren F1 was one of the standout vehicles of the decade.

"This three-seat supercar positioned its driver in the center, flanked by passengers just behind each of their shoulders," Kennedy says. "Its BMW-sourced V12 sat in a gold-lined engine bay. Its carbon fiber body featured scissor doors, an active-aero spoiler to increase downforce and fans to decrease under-body air pressure."

The car pro says the vehicle was undeniably beautiful.

"Objectively, with 618 horsepower, a top speed of 240 mph and a base MSRP north of $800,000 (USD)/£540,000 (Euro), the McLaren F1 was (and is) the single most iconic 1990s car that everyone wanted—then and now," he shares.

2. Dodge Viper

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"Throughout the ’90s, Ford’s V8 Mustang and Chevrolet’s V8 Corvette proved tremendously successful in their respective muscle car and sports car segments (as always)," Kennedy tells Parade. "But even as Plymouth’s V6-powered Prowler left enthusiasts wanting more, Dodge’s V10-powered Viper slithered through the decade, charming Americans eager for a domestically manufactured supercar with the kind of brute power needed to challenge European exotics."

The car was available in both its original RT/10 form and the GTS coupe, which he says was "wildly popular."

"Viper offered 400-450 hp and top speeds as high as 190 mph," the auto expert shares.

3. Chevrolet Corvette

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"By the time the 'C5' Corvette arrived for model year 1997, its C4 predecessor had been on the market for 13 years," Kennedy explains. "The C5 featured an all-new hydroformed steel frame, LS1 V8 engine and the very first transaxle ever installed in a production ‘Vette."

Similar to the Mustang, the C5 earned a Motor Trend Car of the Year award.

"It eventually spawned multiple factory-built special editions and highly-tuned versions from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and Callaway Cars, Inc.," he shares.

4. Ford Mustang

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"After 15 years of 'Fox-body' production, Ford Motor Company reinvigorated the then-30-year-old Mustang when it launched the 'SN95' Mustang for model year 1994," Kennedy states.

The retro-themed pony car quickly rose in popularity and earned a Motor Trend Car of the Year award.

"It eventually spawned several special editions including the ’95 Cobra R, ’96 Mystic Cobra and other high-performance models from Saleen, Roush, Steeda and other tuners before eventually adding another Cobra R, Bullitt GT and Mach 1 models in the early 2000s," he shares.

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5. Mazda MX-5 Miata

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"While Acura’s NSX represented the high-end of Japanese sports cars in the ’90s, Mazda’s Miata stood proud at the more attainable end," Kennedy says.

The automobile expert says the Mazda Miata was a "pint-sized back-to-basics roadster" that inspired the Porsche Boxster, BMW Z3, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Honda S2000, Chrysler Crossfire, Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky and Opel GT.

6. Acura NSX

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Kennedy says the ’90s were a golden era for Japanese sports cars.

"From Mitsubishi’s 3000GT and its Dodge Stealth platform mate to Toyota’s Celica and Supra, Mazda’s RX-7, Nissan’s 300ZX and Acura’s Integra, there were plenty of affordable (and reliable) options to be had," he explains.

Even though there were so many options, Kennedy says no other car held as coveted a position in enthusiasts’ magazines and minds as the Acura NSX.

"Boasting a two-seat/mid-engine design with flip-up headlights, removable targa-style roof, rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission, the high-revving NSX arrived like a Japanese-built Ferrari, and enthusiasts loved it," he adds.

7. Dodge Ram

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"Apart from its post-war Power Wagon and Malaise Era ‘Lil Red Express, Dodge’s full-size trucks had historically taken the proverbial backseat to Ford and GM’s offerings," Kennedy notes.

However, that changed when Dodge released its all-new Ram for the model year 1994.

"Its handsome styling and muscular V8 and V10 engines earned it a Motor Trend Truck of the Year award. It was featured in movies like Twister and TV shows like Walker and Texas Ranger. As a result, its annual sales quadrupled," he explains.

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• Robert M. Kennedy is a car collector, auto expert and author of Mustang Unbridled: The High-Octane History of Ford’s Legendary Pony Car.

It’s a flurry of fun as Universal Orlando Resort has unwrapped its destination-wide holiday programming. Returning are beloved traditions (Hello, Harry Potter) alongside new additions, like the highly anticipated addition of decor to lands at Universal’s newest park, Epic Universe. The merriment kicks off Nov. 14, 2026 and will run through Jan. 3, 2027, with most of the celebrations included in regular theme park admission.

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The beloved Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter returns across all three Wizarding World locations, Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure and Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe. “Each land will dazzle with festive lights and décor, offering up holiday-themed entertainment at select locations” Universal shared in a press release. In Hogsmeade, the fan favorite “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” is back. The nighttime spectacle combines projection and special effects bringing to life beloved holiday moments and characters from the “Harry Potter” films set to the jaw dropping backdrop of the Hogwarts Castle.

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At Universal Studios Florida, the beloved Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s returns, bringing the spirit of the New York City tradition with elaborate floats and larger-than-life balloons inspired by characters from Universal staples, like “Shrek” and “Madagascar.” It all culminates with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony led by Santa Claus.

And at Universal Islands of Adventure, the whimsical Grinchmas takes over Seuss Landing. Guests can meet the green guy himself, The Grinch, as well as the quirky citizens of Who-ville. Traditions abound, like the return of the captivating “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular,” a dazzling live stage musical based on the Dr. Seuss classic “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.”

For the first time ever, holiday décor will debut at two Epic Universe lands, How To Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. And in the park's hub, Celestial Park, the cosmic winter wonderland returns with twinkling trees and holiday fountain displays.

And for the ultimate way to experience the festivities, the Universal Holiday Tour is available on select dates from Nov. 14 through Jan 2. The over 2-hour guided tour includes exclusive access to select holiday offerings, including a meet-and-greet with The Grinch and his faithful dog Max, reserved viewing for the parade and reserved seating for “The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular.”

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The merriment extends beyond the parks and to Universal CityWalk, with the return of the Green and Red Coconut Club, a festive overlay transforming the Red Coconut Club into a holiday headquarters with décor, specialty cocktails and live entertainment. And each of Universal Orlando’s 11 hotels join the fun with uniquely themed décor, Christmas tree lightings, carolers, menorah lighting ceremonies, specialty menus and more. Additionally, guests stay at Universal Orlando Resort collection hotels can enjoy a slew of perks, including Early Park Admission and complimentary theme park transportation.

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a number of deals this holiday season, including discounts on hotel stays and vacation packages. Ticket offers, on sale now, include five days of theme park access for the price of three with the “Get 2-Days Free with a 3-Day Ticket.” Florida residents can enjoy savings too, including up to 25% off Universal Orlando hotel stays and ticket offers.

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Florida health officials have confirmed a second death this year from Vibrio vulnificus, the rare bacteria known as "flesh-eating" that lives naturally in warm coastal waters.

The Florida Department of Health reported the latest death in a Marion County resident between the ages of 60 and 64. The state's first death of the year was reported in June in Palm Beach County, involving a victim between the ages of 10 and 14.

Fourteen cases have now been confirmed statewide in 2026, spread across counties including Lee, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Marion. By comparison, Florida recorded 33 cases and five deaths from the bacteria last year.

Vibrio vulnificus occurs naturally in brackish water, where saltwater and freshwater mix. Most infections happen after eating raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters, which concentrate the bacteria as they feed. People with open wounds, cuts or recent piercings can also become infected through direct contact with seawater.

Despite its nickname, the bacterium doesn't technically eat flesh. It can, however, trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a fast-moving infection of the tissue beneath the skin that can require emergency surgery or amputation to stop from spreading.

Healthy people usually experience only mild symptoms, but the infection can turn severe quickly for anyone with a weakened immune system, particularly those with chronic liver disease. Once the bacteria reaches the bloodstream, symptoms can include fever, chills, dangerously low blood pressure and blistering skin lesions.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 80,000 vibriosis infections occur nationwide each year, and about one in five people who contract the bacteria die, sometimes within a day or two of symptoms appearing.

Health officials recommend cooking shellfish thoroughly, avoiding raw oysters altogether for high-risk individuals, and staying out of brackish water with any open wounds. Infections tend to climb between June and September, when more people are swimming, boating and eating fresh seafood.

Martha Stewart has a refreshingly candid take on marriage and she's not sugarcoating it.

While reflecting on life more than three decades after divorcing her ex-husband Andrew "Andy" Stewart, the lifestyle mogul told PEOPLE exclusively that getting married again simply isn't high on her list of priorities. "The older you get, the less you really need a mate, I think," Stewart said. "It's less important."

In fact, the 85-year-old admitted there's one part of growing older with a spouse that doesn't particularly appeal to her. "I wouldn't want to be beleaguered with an older, ill person," she added. That doesn't mean Stewart has closed the door on romance altogether. She's still open to dating - and even joked that younger men aren't off the table.

"Been there, done that," she said. "I have lots of friends. I'm not a lonely person. I have a very, very full - oh, probably too full! - life. I go out...I don't know if you call them dates or not, but I go out."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 26: Martha Stewart attends as The New York Botanical Garden hosts The Orchid Dinner at The Plaza Hotel on February 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)

Stewart's comments come as she also reflected on her marriage to Andrew Stewart, whom she wed while attending Barnard College. The couple divorced in 1990 after welcoming daughter Alexis together. Despite the difficult ending, Stewart said she still looks back fondly on the beginning of their relationship. "Oh, I was madly in love," she recalled. "Of course I have very fond memories. We were a very fine couple. Wherever we went, we were the couple."

More than 35 years after their divorce, Stewart's outlook has clearly evolved. These days, she's content with a busy social life, meaningful friendships and the freedom to define happiness on her own terms, even if that doesn't include another walk down the aisle.

For Martha Stewart, it seems the lesson of a lifetime spent building, running, and reinventing an empire has extended into her personal life too: independence, not partnership, is what feels most valuable to her now.

Before he became one of horror's most recognizable faces, Tobin Bell made a memorable stop in one of Seinfeld's most beloved episodes.

Bell, who turns 84 on Aug. 7, appeared in the season 4 episode "The Old Man" as the owner of a used record store, where Kramer (Michael Richards) and Newman (Wayne Knight) try to cash in on Jerry's unwanted vinyl collection. The pair are insulted when the shop owner offers just $5 for the records, setting off one of the episode's funniest side stories.

The 1993 episode, which paired Jerry, George and Elaine with senior companions while Kramer and Newman launched their ill-fated record-selling business, has remained a fan favorite thanks to its intertwining storylines and memorable supporting characters. Bell's no-nonsense record store owner may have appeared only briefly, but it came more than a decade before the role that would make him a household name.

Jigsaw Changed Everything

Bell spent years building a career with small but memorable roles in films and television, appearing in projects including The Firm, Mississippi Burning, The Sopranos and 24. His breakthrough finally arrived in 2004 when he was cast as John Kramer, better known as Jigsaw, in Saw.

The low-budget horror film became an unexpected phenomenon, launching one of the highest-grossing horror franchises ever. Bell reprised the role in eight sequels, portraying Jigsaw across nine Saw films and earning a reputation as one of the genre's defining villains.

A Career Decades in the Making

Bell's success didn't happen overnight. Before Saw, he spent years taking background and stand-in roles while honing his craft, even as fellow actors questioned his approach. Looking back, Bell recalled that others at the Actors Studio thought the work was "stupid or degrading," but he never saw it that way.

"I was making money and getting closer to the camera," he told the Washington Post in an interview. "You get to see what people have to do, what's required of them, what the technical restraints are. I wanted to be close to the real thing because I always thought my future was in film."

That patience eventually paid off. Bell landed his first credited feature film role in Mississippi Burning at age 46 before spending another decade building a résumé of memorable supporting roles. When Saw arrived in 2004, he immediately recognized the potential of John Kramer.

Although Jigsaw spends much of the original film lying motionless on the floor, Bell said he "saw how pivotal Jigsaw was to the story," adding that he "did not anticipate that last moment in the slightest." The surprise ending helped launch one of horror's biggest franchises and transformed Bell into the face of Jigsaw.

More than 20 years after Saw first hit theaters, Bell remains closely identified with Jigsaw. He returned once again for 2023's Saw X, with critics praising both the film and his performance, proving that one of horror's most chilling villains still has plenty of life left in him.

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As Marvel prepares for its long-awaited X-Men reboot, the franchise may have found its Cyclops in Heartstopper’s breakout star, Kit Connor.

Following the announcement that Samara Weaving is being eyed to play Emma Frost in the upcoming X-Men film, sources told Deadline that Connor is Marvel’s choice for Cyclops, a role previously played by James Marsden in the 2000s and Tye Sheridan in the 2010s.

Although Deadline was unable to reach Marvel and Connor’s reps for comment, the outlet reported that director Jake Schreier and Marvel president Kevin Feige met with many candidates.

“Sources say the studio ultimately landed on Connor last week to become the latest actor to don the Cyclops visor,” Deadline wrote.

The original X-Men — Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Marsden as Cyclops, alongside their other co-stars — will team up once again in Avengers: Doomsday. Although the X-Men were previously absent from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019 allows them to include the X-Men in both Doomsday and the reboot.

While the plot for the X-Men movie remains under wraps, Feige said that Sadie Sink’s character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Jean Grey, is a role “that our fans know has immense significance within the Marvel Universe.”

“She plays a key role in the future of the MCU,” Feige said to Variety.

Connor’s character, Cyclops, and Sink’s Jean Grey are often a romantic couple in the X-Men comics. While they weren’t always romantically together, their friendship “along with Scott Summers’ quiet pining, gradually developed into a genuine romance,” ScreenRant wrote.

Although it hasn’t been confirmed if Cyclops and Jean Grey will be together in the upcoming reboot, fans' initial reactions to the casting have been mixed.

“No hate, but putting him alongside Sadie, they’ll look like siblings,” one user said on Instagram.

However, others have been excited by Connor’s casting.

“Kit is great and an excellent casting choice,” another user said. “Welcome to the MCU.”

Pamela Anderson‘s son, Dylan Lee, looks so handsome in a tux while he travels around Europe with his new wife.

Anderson, 59, who rose to stardom on Baywatch and earned critical acclaim for her role in The Last Showgirl, has thrived recently with a career resurgence. She shares two sons with former Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, and the crew recently celebrated Dylan’s French wedding to Paula Bruss. Now, Dylan is sharing sweet photos from his travels around Europe with Bruss, and he's looking more handsome than ever on this honeymoon trip.

"Greetings," Dylan captioned the photo set, which showed him sporting a tux and a chic suit in several photos.

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The Details Behind the Wedding

In an exclusive story in Vogue, Dylan, 28, noted that he and Bruss grew up on the same street in Malibu.

“She was my real ‘girl next door,’” Dylan told the publication. “We’d see each other around. Then one night in 2017, when my mom left town, my friends and I threw a little get-together at the house—as boys do—and invited her over.”

Check out the stunning photos of the nuptials below, including Pamela Anderson beaming alongside her sons, Dylan and Brandon, in a gorgeous lace dress.

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Brandon, 30, can be spotted hanging out with his stunning mother in a recent video for her skincare line, Sonsie Skin. Anderson, of course, looks younger than ever in the video, so we’re guessing her skincare routine is pretty legitimate!

Sporting a bare face and knee-high boots, the blonde beauty sits next to her handsome son as they read reviews from her skincare line.

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Last year, Anderson launched And-Her-Sons Productions, a production company alongside her sons. Deadline reported that the group will bring one of Anderson’s most iconic characters, Barb Wire, back to life in a TV series from UCP and Dark Horse Entertainment. Originally based on Dark Horse Comics’ 1990s comic book character, the series will serve as the company’s first project.

On his Instagram page, Brandon Thomas Lee shared how excited he was to bring the character his mother brought to the big screen back to life.

“Barb has become an iconic, celebrated character and we are thrilled to partner with Universal and Dark Horse to give her a second chance on-screen.  ‘Barb Wire’ was my mother’s first lead role in a major feature and the perfect project to launch my family’s And-Her-Sons production company. We are 

committed to Barb’s legacy and ensuring she gets the moment she deserves. DON’T CALL ME BABE!” he wrote.

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The Monkees were known for their catchy chart-topping pop tunes, but in 1968 they released a song unlike anything they had ever recorded before.

Created as the theme song for the movie Head, “Porpoise Song” delved into psychedelia with experimental melodies, chimes and bells, dreamlike vocals, and aquatic effects—including porpoise sounds. Led by Micky Dolenz, the song closes out with Davy Jones singing “goodbye” multiple times before a musical outro plays for over a minute.

The song was written by future music legend Carole King and her husband Gerry Goffin, three years before King would become a household name with her breakout album Tapestry.

In a Facebook post, King shared recollections of the song, which appeared at the beginning and the end of the Monkees film starring Dolenz, Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork.

King shared quotes from Monkees producer and Head screenwriter Bob Rafelson, who once said “Porpoise Song” was critical to the movie and that it became “the most elaborate production ever for a Monkees recording.”

“It was Carole or Gerry's idea to record live porpoise sounds and use them on the track," Rafelson was quoted as saying. “That's what you hear [at the end of the song]. I just thought that they were the appropriate people. It is far and away my favorite Monkees' song.”

Dolenz once explained that the band’s decision to make Head, a film about a surreal series of events written by Rafelson and Jack Nicholson, was a way to break away from the band’s TV image.

“We were looking to move on: we didn’t want to make a film that was a feature-length Monkees episode where Davy falls in love and the girl’s uncle is a crook and we have to save him and we sing her some songs,” he told The Guardian in 2025. “So Head was a little bit stream-of-consciousness. …It did terribly at the box office. Nobody seemed to care. I certainly didn’t. But of course now it’s this incredible cult film.”

Dolenz did like the film’s theme song, which reached No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1968.

When asked by Rock Cellar magazine if there was a Monkees song he wished more people would have heard, he replied, “’As We Go Along’ or ‘Porpoise Song’ from the movie Head.”

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Decades later, fans remain mesmerized by “Porpoise Song,” with some posting about the Monkees classic on social media forums. In a recent Reddit post, fans described the song as “haunting” and “a supreme musical moment for everyone involved.”

“Hearing ‘Porpoise Song’ takes me right back to Fall '68, and makes the current moment special too,” another fan wrote.

“Always loved this bit of psychedelia from Carole King. And a nice performance by the Monkees,” added another Monkees fan.

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Jacquie O'Sullivan was a member of the all-girl group Bananarama from 1988 until 1991, replacing Siobhan Fahey. During her time with the band, they had two UK top five hits with “I Want You Back” and a cover of “Help!” from The Beatles. Today, she turns 66.

When speaking with The Guardian, she revealed that her time with Bananarama wasn’t all positive. “I was a feral young girl,” she said. “I’d come from a band with a punk mentality (girl group the Shillelagh Sisters) and literally didn’t wash, I was so wild, and when I joined this band that felt like a machine, I didn’t deal with it very well. I was self-medicating, not turning up for interviews, and at the end it got so bad that Hillary [Shaw], our manager, would be ringing round hotels to see if I was there, because we were supposed to be flying off to do a show.”

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O'Sullivan went on to explain how close the other two band members were. “What I didn’t know when I joined the band was that Sara [Dallin] and Keren [Woodward] had known each other since they were kids,” she said. “We never had horrible words ever, but I was there to fill the space, and I got the impression that they would’ve much rather gone on as a duo.”

The pair did continue on as a duo in 1991 after O'Sullivan ended up leaving the group. The two women still perform and record songs to this day.

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When speaking about her other band members, O'Sullivan continued, “I hold no grudges. I didn’t take any responsibility for myself and how I was acting back then, and now I do. If I saw the girls, I’d be happy to give them a big hug.”

Before joining the band, she was the lead singer of the Shillelagh Sisters, which was another all-female group. They broke up in 1984 due to differences between the band members and disapproval over the way CBS Records was marketing them.

Nowadays, it's safe to say that The Breakfast Club remains one of the most iconic films of the 1980s, not to mention one of the most universally beloved teen movies ever made.

A rousing study of teenage angst and the struggles that come with young adulthood, The Breakfast Club has continually earned rave reviews from critics and contemporary viewers alike, with most teenage audiences connecting with the film over its emotional portrayal of high school age groups.

While a fantastic movie on its own, it's interesting to note that director and writer John Hughes planned a tentative sequel to the film near the end of his life, one that would have followed the movie's main cast as they settled into their 30s.

In a recent interview on The Rich Eisen Show,Breakfast Club star Anthony Michael Hall discussed Hughes' original plans for a sequel, revealing that his last conversation with the director was a lengthy phone call with the late comedian John Candy.

“The last time I spoke to Mr. Hughes, he called me with John Candy on the phone and it was about 1988 and we just hung out on the phone for a couple hours and he talked about it at that time,” the 58-year-old Hall said. “It was something that was on his mind, the idea of bringing back The Breakfast Club.”

"Like those five characters reunited somehow later in their life and they’re in the workforce and they’re in their 30s. I mean, it’s a long time ago," the Edward Scissorhands actor continued.

“So, I think that it was something he was playing with,” Hall went on to say. “I don’t know if he had written it or not, but he just was so prolific.”

As evidence of that fact, Hall recounted that Hughes initially approached him with the plot of Weird Science in between scenes on The Breakfast Club.

“He came to me about a couple weeks in and we were shooting The Breakfast Club and he came to me in the hallway," Hall remembered. "He goes, ‘I just came up with the other idea for our next film.’ He goes, ‘It’s going to be you and this other kid. You’re going to create a girl in the computer.’ I’m like, ‘What?’"

“He wrote an entire act of Weird Science after we had wrapped the night before," the actor continued. "So, he was just incredibly prolific.”

Tommy Detamore, the pedal steel guitarist, engineer and producer behind decades of country records, has died. His wife, Sandra, confirmed his passing on Wednesday, August 5.

Word spread quickly through the country music community, with musicians and fans sharing memories of a player and producer known as much for his generosity as his talent.

From Session Stages to His Own Studio

Detamore's musical path started in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he took up guitar in high school before discovering pedal steel in college under the mentorship of steel guitar legend Buddy Charleton. He moved to Texas in 1981 to back Darrell McCall, then spent seven years as Moe Bandy's steel guitar player, performing on Hee-Haw, Nashville Now and the Grand Ole Opry stage.

In 1991, Detamore opened Cherry Ridge Studio in Floresville, Texas, and shifted his focus toward engineering and producing. The studio became a destination for Texas country artists, and his production credits eventually stretched from genre veterans like Ray Price and Johnny Bush to newer names such as Sunny Sweeney and 2025 breakout artist Ty Myers.

Fellow Musicians and Fans React

Sandra described her husband of 41 years as far more than a musician, calling him "the love of my life" and crediting his God-given gift for helping shape the country sound heard today.

Sweeney, who credits Detamore with producing her debut album, called his death an "immeasurable loss" in a tribute posted online. Fellow artist Tracy Pitcox, who worked alongside Detamore on multiple projects, remembered that he "always knew what to play," recalling road trips and cruises the two shared over the years.

Fans and fellow musicians echoed that sentiment across social media. One commenter wrote that Detamore was simply the best steel guitar player to ever play the instrument, while another called him a walking history book whose loss would be felt across the genre for years to come. Detamore was a member of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.