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First, she made waves with that eyebrow-raising American Eagle campaign (remember her "jeans"?).

Now, Sydney Sweeney is making her fans giggle upon revealing a tasty new concoction. And the best part? It's for a good cause.

The Emmy-nominated actress, 28, took to social media on Thursday, August 6 alongside Erewhon to announce their new partnership — in the form of yet another celebrity smoothie collab now offered at the high-end grocery chain.

Featuring MALK Organic Almond Milk, "this blend tastes like a classic blueberry muffin and is topped with Organic Vegan Coconut ‘Bacon,'" reads the caption of the joint Instagram post. Check out the reel below, which shows the Euphoria star humorously fumbling with a blender and moseying through grocery aisles.

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Fans have since flooded the post's comments section to show their love and support for Sweeney. "This was funny," wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, "America's sweetheart 💕 ❤️ 💖." And it's clear from plenty of other comments, by the way, that lots of fans still think she's "gorgeous."

The Blueberry SYRN also includes Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Bone Broth Protein, Erewhon's Organic A2 Whey Protein, blueberries, acai and almond butter, finished with pitaya and blue spirulina whipped creams.

The post's caption notes that proceeds from the smoothie support Pink Ribbon Good, "a charity chosen by Sydney for its dedication to helping women and families affected by breast and gynecological cancers. Through free healthy meals, transportation to treatment, household essentials, and compassionate community support, Pink Ribbon Good makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing cancer."

Sweeney Addresses Controversial Euphoria Scenes

Sweeney made headlines earlier this year for those racy scenes in season 3 of Euphoria. Her character Cassie engaged in a career on an adult-content platform to pay for her wedding, and numerous scenes saw the actress wearing raunchy outfits and taking extreme photos of herself to post online.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Sweeney said the choice for her character made sense because of Cassie's “obsession with being famous” on the adult-centric platform. Find out more here.

Dragging yourself out of bed in the morning isn't always easy when you're feeling all cozy and warm. But a solid morning routine can help you wake up gradually and get ready to face the day. Everyone seems to have their own suggestions for the best morning routine for success, but what works for one person may not be ideal for the next.

For instance, some folks are early risers, and they like to hit the gym first thing in the morning. On the other hand, some people who get a bit of extra sleep perform better physically later in the day. Since we're all different, Parade was curious to know if there's one morning habit we can all benefit from.

We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to share their picks for the best morning habitand explain why it's worth trying. Going into this experiment, we were convinced they would have different opinions, but we were surprised to discover that all three responses were almost identical.

What sort of advice did each of the AI chatbots offer? Find out how our experiment went below.

Related: 7 Morning Habits That Can Ramp up Your Anxiety Without You Realizing It, Psychologists Warn

The AI Showdown: What ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Recommend as the Best Morning Habit

To give each of the AI chatbots a fair chance, we asked them the exact same question: What is the single best morning habit? Here's how they responded.

ChatGPT’s pick: Getting bright, natural light into your eyes within the first 30 to 60 minutes after waking

When I asked ChatGPT for the best morning habit, the chatbot shared the following response: "Get bright natural light into your eyes within the first 30–60 minutes after waking."

"This habit has an outsized effect because it helps regulate your circadian rhythm—your body’s internal clock," the response read.

Per ChatGPT, a well-aligned circadian rhythm influences a number of elements of your day, including the following, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

• Energy and alertness during the day
• Mood
• Focus and cognitive performance
• Hormone timing (including cortisol and melatonin)
• Sleep quality that night

Lest you think that indoor lighting works the same magic as outdoor lighting, ChatGPT said the key is outdoor light, "even if it's cloudy."

"Many morning habits (exercise, meditation, journaling, reading) are valuable, but they’re easier to maintain when your brain is awake and your energy is stable. Morning light supports the biological systems that make those other habits more sustainable," the chatbot said.

To incorporate the habit into your daily routine, ChatGPT recommended spending five to 10 minutes outside in the morning if it's sunny or 15 to 30 minutes if it's overcast.

"You don’t need to stare at the sun—just be outdoors with your eyes open (without sunglasses if it’s comfortable and safe)," the chatbot stated.

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Claude's pick: Getting sunlight exposure within 30 to 60 minutes of waking

Claude offered a response that was very similar to ChatGPT and said "getting sunlight exposure within 30–60 minutes of waking, ideally combined with some movement," is the best morning habit.

Claude outlined the following benefits of morning sunlight, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

• It anchors your circadian rhythm. Morning light exposure sets your internal clock, which improves nighttime sleep quality—and good sleep is upstream of almost everything else (energy, mood, focus, appetite regulation).
• It boosts alertness naturally. Light exposure triggers cortisol and suppresses melatonin at the right time, so you feel awake without needing caffeine to force it.
• It's low-effort and hard to mess up. Unlike habits requiring willpower (meditation, cold showers, complex routines), stepping outside for 10 minutes is simple enough to actually stick.

Claude also provided the following practical notes, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

• You don't need direct sun or to stare at it—even outdoor light on a cloudy day is far brighter than indoor lighting.
• Pairing it with a short walk adds mild cardiovascular benefit and can improve mood via light movement.
• Consistency matters more than duration—doing it daily at roughly the same time is more valuable than an occasional long session.

Gemini's pick: Getting natural sunlight in your eyes within the first hour of waking

Gemini was right in line with ChatGPT and Claude and shared the following response when I asked for the best morning habit: "getting natural sunlight in your eyes within the first hour of waking."

Gemini called morning sunlight "the ultimate keystone habit" for the following reasons, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

• Anchors Your Circadian Rhythm: Exposure to bright natural light signals to your brain
  that it is time to be alert. This sets your body's internal clock for the rest of the day.
• Boosts Energy and Mood: It triggers a healthy, natural release of cortisol (the "wake up" hormone) and promotes dopamine production, which enhances mood, focus, and motivation.
• Improves Nighttime Sleep: The morning light signal starts a biological timer in your body for melatonin production, making it significantly easier to fall asleep 14–16 hours later.

Gemini shared the following steps for implementing a circadian rhythm morning routine that incorporates morning light, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

1. Step Outside: Aim for 5–10 minutes on a clear, sunny day, or 15–20 minutes on an
   overcast day. Looking out a window is far less effective, as glass filters out the specific
   wavelengths of light your brain needs.
2. Ditch the Sunglasses: Let the light reach your eyes directly (though you should never
   stare directly at the sun).

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Why the Silicon Valley Giants Agreed: The Importance of Morning Sunlight

This probably isn't the first time you've been told that getting exposure to the sun in the morning is beneficial, and it won't be the last. That's because it's one of those science-backed morning habits with extensive research that has proven time and time again that starting your morning with a dose of sunlight can help improve your day in several ways.

BMC Public Health previously published a study titled, "The role of sunlight in sleep regulation: analysis of morning, evening and late exposure." It concluded that morning sunlight exposure "influences the regulation of the sleep midpoint and overall sleep quality."

As Dr. Sunjya Schweig, MD, previously told Parade, "Morning sunlight can be one of the most powerful ways to improve morning energy. Light is the main signal that sets the body’s internal clock. When bright light enters the eyes in the morning, it triggers the melanopsin receptor and tells the brain that the day has started. This helps suppress melatonin, increase alertness and organize the timing of hormones and sleep-wake rhythms."

Related: Neurologists Warn This Morning Habit Could Be Secretly Shrinking Your Brain

Another Great Morning Habit to Incorporate Into Your Routine

Gemini was the only chatbot to share a runner-up for the best morning routine and offered the following suggestion: immediate hydration.

As Parade has previously shared with "5 Things To Do Before 10 a.m. To Have More Energy, According to Doctors," turning to water to get your dose of morning hydration vs. caffeine is a simple yet effective way to jumpstart your day.

Gemini had similar insight, sharing, "If stepping outside right away is not an option, drinking a large glass of water (16–20 oz) is a close second. Your body loses a significant amount of water overnight through respiration and sweat. Rehydrating the moment you wake up kickstarts your metabolism, fuels your brain function, and combats the lethargy often mistaken for simple tiredness."

Related: 4 Social Habits That Show Low Emotional Intelligence, According to a Psychologist

How To ‘Habit Stack’ Your Perfect Morning (Without Burnout)

The busier we get, the more multitasking becomes necessary. If you want to reap the benefits of several morning habits for mental clarity, consider James Clear's habit stacking method.

Clear is the bestselling author of Atomic Habits and specializes in habits, decision making and continuous improvement.

"When it comes to building new habits, you can use the connectedness of behavior to your advantage. One of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day and then stack your new behavior on top. This is called habit stacking," his website reads. "Habit stacking is a special form of an implementation intention. Rather than pairing your new habit with a particular time and location, you pair it with a current habit."

For instance, you can anchor an AI-recommended habit to an existing one to enhance your morning routine. If you already start every morning with a glass of water, you can walk outside and drink it in the sunlight. This way, you connect the two habits, making it easier to stick to them.

Related: Feeling a Little Bit Down? Here Are 25 Ways To Get Happier in 10 Minutes or Less

The Verdict: A Customizable AI-Powered Morning TemplateFocus GoalPrimary AI HabitBest For

Energy and alertness

ChatGPT recommends spending five to 10 minutes outside in the morning if it's sunny or 15 to 30 minutes if it's overcast.

Sleep regulation, mood, cognitive performance

Improved mood

Claude recommends a short walk when you step outside for your morning light.

Cardiovascular benefit, mental health

Brain function

Gemini recommends drinking a large glass of water first thing in the morning.

Focus, metabolism boost, fatigue

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Sources:

• "The role of sunlight in sleep regulation: analysis of morning, evening and late exposure." (2025) BMC Public Health.
• Dr. Sunjya Schweig, MD,founder and president of the California Center for Functional Medicine.

Every now and then a song comes along that is so well written that it seems destined to find success more than once.

That was certainly the case with "When Will I Be Loved," the beloved rock classic written by Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers. First released in 1960, the song found an entirely new audience when Linda Ronstadt recorded it in 1975, transforming the decades-old favorite into one of the biggest hits of her career.

Phil Everly wrote the song during the height of The Everly Brothers' early success.

Built around a memorable melody and lyrics about refusing to settle for disappointment, "When Will I Be Loved" blended heartbreak with resilience. While the narrator longs to find lasting love, the song's message of perseverance and self-worth has resonated with generations of listeners, giving it an uplifting quality that extends beyond a traditional breakup ballad.

Ronstadt recognized that timeless appeal.

She recorded "When Will I Be Loved" for her breakthrough album Heart Like a Wheel, bringing a brighter, country-rock energy to the familiar tune. Her soaring vocal performance and polished arrangement respected the original while giving it a distinctly 1970s sound that introduced the song to millions of new listeners.

Her hard work paid off.

Released as a single in 1975, Ronstadt's version climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, becoming one of the biggest crossover hits of her career. The success helped solidify Heart Like a Wheel as the album that transformed Ronstadt into one of the decade's biggest stars.

"I'd always loved those country songs," Ronstadt told NPR in 2019. "And I could play them on the guitar because they were three chords. And I'd like singing them. And they were good harmonies. And they were great sentiment. So - and, again, I had this manager that said, oh, that's too country for rock and too rock for country. You'll never sell any records, you know? But I liked those songs, so I sang them."

"When Will I Be Loved" has remained a cornerstone of her catalog ever since.

Although The Everly Brothers' original remains a rock and roll classic, Ronstadt's rendition became equally beloved, earning regular airplay on classic rock, country, and oldies radio. It also demonstrated her remarkable ability to reinterpret great songs while making them entirely her own.

"I wanted to be a success and being successful means that I have more freedom with the music, that I can have a bigger budget for my albums, that I can afford to hire better musicians who I really like to play with, and that I can become a better singer as a result of playing with really good musicians," Ronstadt told Rolling Stone in 1978. "And the more successful I am on the road then the better show we can present."

More than 50 years after Linda Ronstadt’s version topped the charts, "When Will I Be Loved" continues to inspire listeners with its message of resilience and hope. What Phil Everly originally wrote for The Everly Brothers ultimately became a motivational hit for another generation, proving that truly great songs can transcend both time and genre.

Related: 1967 Rock Song, With 21-Year-Old Singer of The Monkees, Is Still a Powerful Hit 59 Years Later

Perez Hilton's family revealed what happened in the moments that led up to his disturbing livestream on Tuesday, August 4.

As Parade previously reported, Hilton was rushed to the hospital after authorities were contacted numerous times regarding Hilton appearing naked on TikTok Live and appearing to harm himself with a knife.

While initial reports indicated that the internet personality was alone in his Miami home at the time, his family is now revealing that was not the case.

"The events of the past several days have been nearly unbearable for our family," a statement shared on Thursday, August 6, read. "Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez’s children, niece, and sister were inside the home."

According to the family, "When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma."

Hilton is the father of three children — son Mario III, 13, daughter Mia Alma, 11, and daughter Mayte Amor, 8 — whom he welcomed via surrogate.

"Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced. An important part of that process is allowing them to safely return home and begin rebuilding a sense of security and normalcy," the statement continued. "Please allow his children the privacy and space they need during this unimaginably difficult time."

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

More than five decades after Dreamboat Annie introduced Heart to the world, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is preparing to release its first new studio album in 10 years.

Speaking with Gold Derby, guitarist Nancy Wilson revealed that the album is essentially complete and called it a return to the band's roots.

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"I think it's going to be great," Wilson said. "We wrote a bunch of new songs and recorded down in Nashville with the players that we just played the last tour with. It was like a secondhand thing with each other because we've played so many live shows, so the album was pretty much recorded live."

Wilson said the band plans to deliver the album at the end of August before coordinating its release alongside a world tour, a Heart documentary, and a long-awaited feature film about the band's career.

"I'm really happy," she said. "It really feels like a Heart record."

Related: 1975 Rock Ballad Is Suddenly Climbing the Charts 51 Years Later

The announcement comes 51 years after Heart released Dreamboat Annie in Canada in 1975. The album, featuring "Magic Man" and "Crazy on You," became the band's breakthrough release, eventually reaching No. 7 on the Billboard 200 after its U.S. release in 1976 and establishing the Wilson sisters as one of rock's defining acts.

The upcoming record will be Heart's first studio album since 2016's Beautiful Broken. Wilson said the long gap has only made the new music feel more meaningful.

Related: Iconic ’70s Rocker’s Dream Project Is Finally Becoming Reality More Than 30 Years Later

"It's all about these songs," she said. "It's what we were born to do, and do together."

Fans may not have to wait much longer for even more Heart news. Wilson also confirmed the band's long-discussed biopic is back on track, a documentary is in the works, and the group is planning a world tour as it prepares for what she hopes will be "Heart world domination" in 2027 and 2028.

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Joel and Benji Madden are making headlines this week, but not because of a new Good Charlotte album or anything like that.

The twin brothers have found themselves at the center of a growing controversy after reports surfaced that several longtime music publications were hit with massive layoffs under Veeps, the livestreaming platform they co-founded back in 2017. The news has sparked criticism from music fans, journalists, and even fellow artists, many of whom are questioning what the shakeup means for the future of independent music journalism.

Fans and musicians Are Speaking Out

The reported layoffs affected staff at several respected music outlets, including Alternative Press, BrooklynVegan, Revolver, and Goldmine. Collectively, the four publications have spent decades covering the rock music scene, making the news a total gut-punch for longtime readers.

Social media quickly filled with reactions from disappointed fans.

“It was independent journalism like Alternative Press, Revolver, and Brooklyn Vegan that gave a band like Good Charlotte the lift they needed in the beginning. For [the Madden brothers] to turn around and buy those publications, fire staff, and fold them into their media portfolio like a private equity firm is a giant slap in the face to the scene that had their back,” one user on Threads wrote.

“Good Charlotte just gutted the independent music journalism scene,” another replied.

One Instagram user countered, “They were in business to generate business. Very easy for everyone to blame the Maddens but if the fans aren’t buying and consuming the mags and products they need to close shop like any company.”

“With a 49% share - did the Madden brothers do this?,” another pointed out.

Among the public figures weighing in was Paramore singer Hayley Williams, who appeared to reference the situation in an Instagram Story that read, "every day we lose recipes to dorks who simply cannot cook. Looking forward to the inevitable vengeance of the underground."

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Several musicians, including Anthony Green and Evan Weiss, also voiced support for the journalists and staff members affected by the reported cuts.

Who are the Madden Brothers?

Joel and Benji Madden rose to fame as the frontmen of Good Charlotte, the pop-punk band behind early-2000s anthems that still live rent-free in many former emo kids' heads. Beyond music, the brothers expanded into business, co-founding Veeps in 2017 as a ticketed livestream platform before selling a 51% stake to Live Nation in 2021. The pair retained the remaining ownership interest. In recent years, Veeps expanded beyond livestreaming by acquiring a portfolio of music publications, including Alternative Press, BrooklynVegan, Revolver, and Goldmine.

Joel married Nicole Ritchie in 2010, and the couple welcomed two children together, Harlow, 18, and Sparrow, 16. He also famously dated Hilary Dufffrom 2004-2006 and recently reunited with the singer during Duff’s Madison Square Garden performance on August 5. Benji, meanwhile, tied the knot with actress Cameron Diaz in 2015 and shares daughter Raddix, 6, and two sons, Cardinal, 2, and Nautus, 3 months.

As of now, neither the Madden brothers, Veeps nor Live Nation has publicly addressed the reported layoffs.

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When life gets busy, it’s easy for the little things to slip away, like drinking water throughout the day. With summer in full swing, it’s important to constantly rehydrate to help regulate your body temperature and replace fluids you lose while sweating. Keeping a bottle by your side is an easy way to remember to take a break and drink some water. If you prefer something reusable over one-and-done plastic bottles, this Dolly Parton Tumbler at Amazon is a fabulous choice. 

Whether you’re a fan of the country music icon or simply want to reduce your environmental footprint, this tumbler is a stylish way to stay hydrated. Right now, you can score it on sale for a limited time at Amazon. This insulated tumbler normally retails between $22 and $27, but it’s now marked down to either $18 or $20 in three styles. It’s also available in one additional design at full price for $31.

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Available in four styles that are very Dolly-esque, this tumbler makes hydration fun. You can choose from a blue or pink tumbler with whimsical text that reads “I beg your Parton,” as well as a blue or pink version with mosaic flower and butterfly motifs. Each tumbler is complete with a Dolly Parton autograph, adorned with her signature butterfly. These designs capture the Southern charm, witty humor, glamor, and vibrant lifestyle that makes the superstar so beloved. Shoppers loved the look of this tumbler, describing it as “super cute.”

The sweltering temperatures are no match for this tumbler. It's double-walled and vacuum-insulated, designed to shield your drinks from the heat and keep them cold for up to 24 hours. However, this tumbler isn’t just limited to cold beverages. Thanks to the insulating technology, it can also keep drinks hot for up to eight hours so you can use it to sip warm beverages like coffee or tea during the colder months. 

Ideal for all your hydration needs, this tumbler has a large capacity so you won’t have to keep refilling it. It can hold up to 40 ounces, which is more than two standard water bottles. You can drink from it two different ways — sipping through a straw or the lid's mouthpiece. 

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Unlike many decorative bottles, this one is made of stainless steel. It’s BPA-free and rust-resistant, giving you peace of mind as you hydrate away. Stainless steel is non-porous, which prevents smells and tastes from lingering. To ensure that the bottle remains in pristine condition, handwashing is recommended. Fortunately, the wide opening makes it easy to reach your hand or a brush inside to clean it without any hassle. 

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One thing you can guarantee about Guns N' Roses front man Axl Rose is that he's going to be authentic to himself. The star has been on a more frequent tour schedule in the past few years with his iconic '80s rock group behind him, and has been selling out arenas all over the world. The tour has given us some very exciting moments, and let a lot of people relive some of the hard rock glory days of the '80s.

This of course includes a stretch in Canada, where the band had a spot in Toronto. While at the concert, Rose got a bit political with his audience over something that has been a hot topic for most of Donald Trump's term: tariffs.

Of course, it seems a bit off brand for an '80s rock star like Rose to get involved politically, but he had some choice words from his unique perspective on the situation. Rose in between songs voiced his frustration on the policy in such a rockstar way.

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Axl Rose and guns and roses in Toronto talking about the Trump Tariffs. He wants his Canadian booze! #gunsnroses #gnr #axlrose #trump #tariffs

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"Dealing with this whole f***ed up tariff bulls**t...I want my Canadian booze. We're being governmentally denied," Rose spoke on the tariffs, which have had a huge impact on both sides of the border. Fans in attendance were clearly in agreement with Rose, as they applauded the statement heavily.

Fans took to the comments to share their agreement with Axl's words, and voice their own opinions on the current situation.

"Love Axl."

"Even he gets it."

"I’m buying tickets."

Rose's outrage is shared by many in his fanbase. The bottom line is that he's going to make it known if you get in his way, which is something we all can love and appreciate. Hopefully this tour continues to excite and reignite the love the world has for this band.

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The positive All My Children news continues to roll in as Daytime Emmy-winning scribe Jamey Giddens has taken to social media to give fans an update on the status of the upcoming All My Children continuation movie he and Ron Carlivati have penned for Lifetime.

Giddens, who recently was announced as co-headwriter of The Young and the Restless with former General Hospital headwriter Dan O’Connor, was asked on X how he was going to balance his workload at The Young and the Restless with working on the All My Children return.

The writer revealed that the film script is completely ready to go. “We turned in our All My Children script months ago,” he shared. Giddens went on to share that his “sole focus as of this past Monday is Genoa City, Wisconsin! 😉 #YR.”

We turned in our All My Children script months ago. My sole focus as of this past Monday, is Genoa City, Wisconsin! 😉 #YR https://t.co/jz1oXMkvwO

— Jamey_Giddens (@Jamey_Giddens) August 6, 2026

The All My Children revival movies were first revealed by TVLine’s Michael Ausiello back in September of 2024. A representative for Lifetime at the time confirmed that there were two movies in development, with one being holiday-themed.

Since then, very little information has been publicly revealed. When Daytime Confidential broke the news that Giddens and Carlivati were penning the films, they suggested that viewers would see Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), Dr. Maria Santos (Eva LaRue), Haley Vaughan-Santos (Kelly Ripa), and Mateo Santos (Mark Consuelos).

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The All My Children return is being spearheaded by Ripa and Consuelos, and is their second attempt to bring the beloved series back to life. Previously, the couple developed Pine Valley, a primetime reimagining of the beloved series with a mysterious ‘Riverdale’-like twist.

Following the series' initial cancellation in 2011, the show found a brief revival in 2013 as production company Prospect Park revived the series for streaming, and the series returned for slightly over 40 episodes broadcast on Hulu.

Production on the film series has been described to the Los Angeles Times as being in the early stages of development. However, now that the script has been completed, viewers eagerly await news of casting and the start of filming.

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On August 6, Valerie Bertinelli did something many of us have done: discovered some old photos of herself while cleaning her house. Bertinelli estimated her age at 19 in the sexy negatives, exactly two years before marrying Eddie Van Halen and twelve years before she became a mom to Wolfgang Van Halen.

"I had totally forgotten that I had them, which is why we probably haven’t seen them in print anywhere. Now I don’t know what to do with them," she captioned the Instagram post.

In the pictures, a teenage Bertinelli is shown wearing a black leotard and heels, as she straddles a chair. Her hair is styled in a voluminous "feathered" cut made popular by Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett. She asked her followers if she should "toss or save" them, and the nearly 300 responses hopefully convinced the correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show that these are definitely photos she should hang on to.

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"AH-mazing!!" One person commented. " Giving me Flashdance vibes!!🫰🏼🔥🔥🔥."

"Scan them in and save them because it’s easy to do and takes up very little space," wrote another. "To me, this picture says a lot about the time that you (and I) grew up. You were a teenager and playing a teenager I believe at the time, but this is a very sophisticated, sexy pose."

A New Home on 'Undeveloped'

While several people also offered to kindly take them off her hands if she couldn't decide what to do with them, Bertinelli hinted that they may turn up in the future: on her website.

"My brother @davidpbertinelli and I have a new show called Undeveloped, premiering today @itsvaleriesplace ❤️ Maybe I should get him to do something with them?" she suggested.

Undeveloped, which Bertinelli described as a show that "is filled with family memories, heartfelt moments, and stories never shared before," is available to Preferred Members on her It's Valerie's Place platform. Fans will have to wait to see whether Bertinelli's decades-old photo makes its way into an episode.

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The internet's obsession with Alexander Skarsgård (Murderbot) starring in Wicker as its leading man, magically made out of, well...the pliable wood material to suit his wife, played by Olivia Coleman (The Bear), continues to intensify.

Naturally, the Wicker trailer, which features Skarsgård in all his Wicker husband glory, has caused a stir. Somehow, even made out of sentient outdoor furniture, Skarsgård is still very much a walking thirst trap. And we have Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), who plays the film's basket weaver, and the incredible work of the Wētā Workshop, which built the finely detailed practical suit, to thank.

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The online frenzy has brought out the most unhinged reactions, especially if you glance at the comments on YouTube. One reads: "50 Shades of Pinocchio," and another: "I love that Peter Dinklage's character is asked to make a Cottagecore Frankenstein and immediately says '"'say less". And there are so many more which might scandalize, along the lines of: "They took 'smash a tree' to a whole different level!!!!!" but of course inevitably IKEA got dragged into it.

Will be a missed opportunity if IKEA doesn't release a spring '27 indoor/outdoor wicker chair called the SKARSGÅRD.

— Rod Blackhurst (@rodblackhurst) August 3, 2026

So of course, to plant itself in firm solidarity with their fellow Swede icon, IKEA released an ad for their TOLKNING handmade rattan bench ready to be sat on with the words “made from husband material” and a clever caption that read: “if you know, you know." Black Bear Pictures, the indie studio behind the film, reshared the post below:

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What a moment to really lean into for the brand, as fans express their delight at IKEA being game to join the Wicker fun. Now we really do fully expect some collaboration or even Skarsgård to rate the wicker furniture at the popular living space destination to the tune of Taylor Swift's "Wood".

Wicker is set for release on October 23, 2026. To see Skarsgård flex his fibers and understand why the internet is in a tizzy, you need to watch the trailer:

Shaboozey is proud to call Beyoncé a friend.

The country artist became a household name after being featured on Beyoncé's 2024 country album, Cowboy Carter. He sang on the tracks "Sweet Honey Buckiin" and "SPAGHETTII." He spoke to GQ about his relationship with the music legend in a recent interview.

“I honestly consider her a really good friend at this point. Anytime there’s anything going on, she’s always sending congratulations, posting me on the page, always celebrating my accomplishments,” he said. “We need that.”

The pair have stayed in contact since working with each other two years ago. The 31-year-old singer shared how supportive Beyoncé has been of him.

"This is random, but I was in an Uber the other day, and they were just talking about, 'Man, we need to celebrate each other a lot more,'" he reflected. "She's really someone who does that every step of the way."

Shaboozey told GQ about other creatives who influenced his career.

"I was inspired by a lot of other human beings that did a lot of really cool, amazing things that obviously went into my work," he said. "GeorgeLucas, seeing Star Wars as a kid and thinking, 'Wow, one person created this.' Growing up listening to Nelly and the St. Lunatics and just feeling like, 'Man, I want it.' This is just stuff that I'm just super inspired by."

These icons gave the "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" singer permission to discover what he could make.

"I was always creative. There was just no limit to what I felt like I could do with my imagination. I always wanted to exercise that to the fullest," Shaboozey said. "If that drew me to making a concept album, like The Outlaw Cherie Lee, or if that drew me to make a film about the DC punk scene from '79 to '85, it's just having ideas and continuing to push them until they were done."

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If your bathroom, entryway, or living space could use a little brightening up, an elegant table lamp might be the stylish finishing touch you're looking for to help round out the space. Walmart's top-rated Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Rechargeable Thyme Green Table Lamp has a stunning, antique-style design that adds a cute pop of color to any room, and it's available for under $20 right now.  

The adorable accent piece is an ideal blend of function and style, adding a soft glow wherever you put it. It has a cordless and rechargeable design that's easy to move from room to room and can be placed anywhere, even if you don't have an outlet nearby. 

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Rechargeable Thyme Green Table Lamp, $17 at Walmart

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Available in a serene thyme green color, it features a sturdy aluminum lamp shade and a stunning glass bottom. It has three dimmable LED settings and turns on and off with a simple touch sensor button, making it effortless to set the mood for any activity. Turn it to the brightest white whenever you need a little extra light, or lower it for a cozier, homier vibe.  

Measuring 4.3 inches long, 4.3 inches wide, and 7.9 inches high, the lamp has a compact, slim frame that's designed to fit easily in small spaces, including nightstands, desktops, and countertops. You can use it in a variety of ways around your home: Place it on top of books to spruce up an end table, or place it next to a kitchen or bathroom sink as a mini night light. 

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Walmart shoppers raved about the lamp's "elegant and functional" design. One reviewer noted that it adds a "nice warm glow" to her home, adding that it's "the cutest little lamp." Another said that the green glass bottom "looks so pretty" when the lamp is lit, also noting that it "looks more expensive than it is." 

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When it comes to home decor, I've often struggled to find the right balance of modern convenience and classic style. My personal tastes lean very much in the direction of cozy antiques, but so many pieces I love lack actual functionality. Think rickety mid-century end tables that could collapse at any given moment, heirloom linens bound to disintegrate if I dare wash them, and vintage lamps with wiring so ancient it's most definitely a fire hazard. Naturally, these antique shop finds are also quite pricey, putting many of the pieces I'd love to add to my home way out of budget. 

As a shopping expert, one hidden gem of a retailer I've found offering an array of affordable home decor with a vintage feel is ShopHQ. It's the first place I look when I'm shopping for something like antique-inspired lighting, but don't want the hassle of wonky wiring or the struggle of sifting through an estate sale. One piece currently on my radar is the Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Flying Butterfly Accent Lamp. Not only is it absolutely stunning, but it's currently marked down to $60 from the usual $70, making it an unusually affordable find for lighting of this caliber. 

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This charming lamp features a stunning stained glass shade crafted from 68 meticulously cut glass pieces. Its vibrant butterfly wings feature a gorgeous, multi-colored palette of blue, orange, white, and red hues, resting elegantly atop an antiqued bronze-colored polyresin base with intricate, rose-like floral detailing.

Measuring 9 inches tall, 7 inches long, and 5.5 inches wide, it's perfectly sized to display on a nightstand, side table, bookshelf, or entryway console. A convenient 66-inch cord featuring an in-line on/off switch makes it easy to add elegant lighting anywhere around your home. When illuminated with a 25-watt bulb (not included), this lamp's colorful glass shade casts a warm, multi-directional glow that instantly transforms a room's ambiance.

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By the spring of 1967, The Monkees had become one of the biggest musical acts in the world.

Fresh off a string of chart-topping singles, the television stars returned with "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You," a catchy pop-rock tune featuring Davy Jones, who was just 21 years old when the single was released on March 8, 1967. Nearly 60 years later, the song remains one of the group’s defining recordings.

The track also boasted an impressive pedigree.

Written by Neil Diamond, "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You" combined his knack for memorable melodies with The Monkees' unmistakable vocal harmonies.

"I was a songwriter, first and foremost," Diamond told Guitar Player in 2026. "I kind of reluctantly became a recording artist, you know? I wanted to write songs and have other people record them … but nobody would record my stuff, so I had to sing the songs myself."

The The Monkees were among the artists who changed that. Jones took the lead vocal, bringing warmth and charm to the song's tale of a relationship built on compromise and understanding.

Listeners embraced it immediately.

The single climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming another major success during The Monkees' remarkable run of hits. It also reached the Top 5 in several international markets, reinforcing the band's status as one of the biggest pop phenomena of the decade.

The song arrived during a pivotal period for the group.

As The Monkees continued to evolve beyond their television origins, songs like "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You" demonstrated their growing musical identity. Although the band was still navigating creative tensions over artistic control, the single showcased the polished pop sound that had captivated millions of fans around the world.

"I was just reading Tiger BeatPresents'Micky Dolenz' book, which is a gas, and Micky really said something that struck me," Jones said in a 1968 interview. 'It's no picnic being a Monkee… it's hard and it's a grind… but it's worth it.' That’s the way I feel too. As long as the finished product looks good, then all our work is worth it."

Its appeal has endured across generations.

The song remains a staple of oldies radio and Monkees greatest-hits collections, while Jones' heartfelt vocal performance continues to be celebrated as one of the finest of his career. It also stands as one of several successful collaborations between Neil Diamond and The Monkees, whose partnership produced some of the era's most memorable pop recordings.

"If you want to have longevity, you've got to have the attitude and desire," Jones said in a 2011 interivew. "It doesn't matter whether you're playing at the Holiday Inn, or you're playing at the Ritz. As long as you feel good about what you do, that's who you are."

Fifty-nine years after its release, "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You" continues to charm listeners with its irresistible melody and timeless message. Featuring a 21 year-old Davy Jones at the microphone, the 1967 classic remains one of The Monkees' most beloved and enduring hits.

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Johnson Health Tech Trading (JHTT) Inc. is paying up after having issues with its treadmill sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Johnson Fitness & Wellness, HorizonFitness.com, and Amazon.com.  

The company has agreed to pay a $16.875 million civil penalty according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 

CPSC claimed the corporation broke the law after knowingly choosing not to immediately report its Horizon T101-05 treadmills. The product had a defect that could cause an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death to consumers. The agency has provisionally accepted the settlement. 

Between March 2018 and October 2022, JHTT was made aware of at least 874 reports that their treadmills were unexpectedly accelerating, stopping, or changing speed. They also received at least 71 reports that resulted in injury. 

The fitness manufacturer changed the production of the product in an attempt to resolve the fall hazard in February 2021 and September 2021. The CPSC claims customers continued to have issues with the treadmills, and JHTT did not immediately inform the Commission. 

JHTT and CPSC announced that the Horizon T101-05 treadmills were recalled on October 27, 2022. The announcement stated that the product “can unexpectedly accelerate, change speed, or stop without user input, posing a fall hazard.” It shared that around 192,000 treadmills could be impacted. 

The settlement also states JHTT and its affiliated company, Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc., must follow procedures that ensure they comply with the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). These include the addition of a product safety professional who maintains compliance with the Act, and the companies must submit an annual report outlining this program and internal procedures for three years.

Abbe Lane, the iconic Hollywood singer and actress, has died at the age of 93, according to her son.

The bombshell, once called the "Swingingest Sexpot in Show Business," died of natural causes in Los Angeles on April 25, 2026. Her son, Steven Leff, shared the sad news with The Hollywood Reporter, four months after her passing.

Abbe Lane (full name: Abigail Francine Lassman) was born in Brooklyn and began her career as a child star on radio before making her Broadway debut as a teenager. However, she really made a splash in Europe and starred in nearly two dozen Italian movies. Lane also appeared in several American TV programs such as The Dean Martin Show, The Brady Bunch, and The Flying Nun.

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In 1952, she married Cuban bandleader Xavier Cugat at the age of 16 (he was 49 years old at the time). Lane, who spoke four languages, fronted his Latin music orchestra until their divorce in 1964. She went on to remarry theatrical agent Perry Leff shortly after, and the couple had two sons, Steven and Andrew. Perry died in 2020.

Along with her work on-screen, Lane also made headlines for her suggestive comments about fellow Hollywood actresses, including her now iconic, "Jayne Mansfield may turn boys into men, but I take them from there."

In 1960, Lane received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contribution to television.

Later in life, Lane wrote the semi-autobiographical novel But Where Is Love?, where she finally opened up about her troubled marriage to Cugat.

"Emotionally, I felt I wasn't ready to go back into my past and relive everything," she told The Orlando Sentinel in 1993. "I felt that I could sit back and view my characters with greater objectivity and emotional detachment if I wrote it as a novel. I felt the story could stand up... without there being the two protagonists of Cugat and Abbe Lane."

Along with her two sons, Lane is survived by her granddaughter, Kaia.

Forty-six years ago today, Olivia Newton-John's "Magic" began a four-week reign atop the Billboard Hot 100, cementing its place as one of the biggest pop hits of 1980.

Released in May 1980 as the lead single from the Xanadu soundtrack, "Magic" reached No. 1 during the first week of August in 1980, where it remained for four consecutive weeks before being replaced by the Christopher Cross hit "Sailing."

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Written and produced by Newton-John's longtime collaborator John Farrar, the dreamy pop ballad became one of the defining songs of her career. Along with topping the Hot 100, it spent five weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, making it the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of Newton-John's career. It also reached No. 1 on the Cash Box Top 100 and topped Canada's RPM singles chart.

By the end of the year, Billboard ranked "Magic" as the No. 3 song of 1980, trailing only Blondie's "Call Me" and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)."

A Hit That Outshined Its Movie

When Xanadu arrived in theaters in August 1980, it paired Newton-John with Hollywood legend Gene Kelly in a colorful musical fantasy featuring songs by Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra.

Although the film received mixed-to-negative reviews and underperformed at the box office, its soundtrack became a major commercial success.

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Years later, Newton-John looked back on the experience with characteristic optimism, calling it a "character-building" bomb in music historian Fred Bronson's"The Billboard Book of Number One Hits."

"I don't regret it or anything I've done. I learned a lot and the music was successful. I would have been upset if the music flopped," said the superstar.

The soundtrack ultimately produced five Top 20 Billboard hits, including "Magic," "Xanadu" with Electric Light Orchestra, "Suddenly" with Cliff Richard, ELO's "I'm Alive" and "All Over the World."

One of Olivia Newton-John's Biggest Career Hits

Coming just two years after the worldwide success of Grease, "Magic" proved Newton-John's remarkable chart dominance was far from over.

Its lush production, soaring melody and effortless vocal performance helped make it one of the defining songs of 1980, while Farrar's polished songwriting perfectly complemented Newton-John's unmistakable voice.

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More than four decades later, "Magic" remains one of the signature recordings of Newton-John's career, and its four-week run at No. 1 stands as another reminder of just how dominant she was on the pop charts at the dawn of the 1980s.

Newton-John died in August 2022 at the age of 73 after a long battle with breast cancer, but songs like "Magic" continue to introduce new generations of listeners to one of pop music's most enduring voices.

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Fans of the thriller genre have countless well-crafted, suspenseful films to choose from for a relaxing (or not so relaxing) night in. Collider recently released a ranking that thriller enthusiasts who need new recommendations will likely appreciate.

The list, titled "the 6 most perfect thrillers released since 2000," included titles like 2014's Nightcrawler, Gone Girl, also released in 2014, and 2007's No Country for Old Men. According to Collider, the top thriller movie of the last 26 years is the David Fincher-directed 2007 film Zodiac, inspired by the Northern California-based Zodiac Killer's murders and the crimes' aftermath.

While recording commentary for the movie's DVD, Fincher shared that certain aspects of his life as a young boy in the late '60s, when the Zodiac Killer's crimes were committed, made their way into Zodiac. He explained he has a memory of listening to the 1969 song "Easy to Be Hard" by Three Dog Night when he became aware that there was a serial killer in San Francisco.

"There's so many things that are kind of oddly personal in this, more kind of psychedelic San Francisco kind of music, and finally we got to the Three Dog Night [song]. It was odd because I was in second or third grade when this whole thing happened. And I remember so vividly driving through Sonoma from Vallejo, it's an area known as Black Point. And I remember being in the back of my parents' '65 Impala. And the windows were rolled down. It was the beginning of summer, and you could smell eucalyptus. And this song was playing on the radio," said the director.

In addition, he noted that the film focuses on the infamous letters from the serial killer, whose identity has still not been discovered, rather than the grisly nature of the crimes.

"The Zodiac letters to me were kind of the most important hook in the movie, they were certainly the biggest hook for me as a kid. The notion that somebody was offering you an insight into their kind of psychological makeup, and there's something about the graphic nature of his writing and the way that his moniker and his brand, there's something really fascinating about that," said Fincher in the DVD commentary.

Fincher also shared that he believes Zodiac, which follows members of the San Francisco Chronicle, is "a newspaper story" rather than "a serial killer movie."

"And that gradually becomes a story about justice or the obsession with justice," explained Fincher.

Zodiac, written by James Vanderbilt, holds a score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.

Shania Twain fans got something they rarely see this week, namely, a real glimpse of her son. The country icon shared a series of behind-the-scenes clips from the making of her new album, "Little Miss Twain," and tucked among the studio footage was a rare video of her 24-year-old son, Eja Lange, working at a laptop.

Twain shares Eja with her first husband, producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, whom she was married to from 1993 to 2010. Unlike his famous mother, Eja has kept a low profile for most of his adult life, and even his own Instagram page focuses almost entirely on his music rather than his personal life. The new footage, posted as part of a carousel celebrating the album's release, marked one of the few times fans have seen him as an adult.

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The clip is more than a passing cameo. Eja, now a music producer in his own right, actually helped work on the new record, continuing a creative partnership that began years earlier. Their first credited collaboration came in 2023, when Eja contributed to the track "Number One" from Twain's album "Queen of Me." At the time, Twain kept his involvement a surprise, later explaining she didn't want to build up his expectations before the song was finished.

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Twain has described "Little Miss Twain," which arrived July 24, as her most personal project yet, built around reflections on her childhood and the people who shaped who she became. In her caption accompanying the studio clips, she thanked the collaborators, friends and family who helped bring the record to life, singling out her son for a specific note of appreciation. She's previously said similar things about their working relationship, telling interviewers in years past that the two send each other ideas and occasionally end up in the studio together.

What a treat for longtime fans, as Twain hasn't offered much about her son beyond the occasional childhood throwback photo. This latest glimpse, arriving alongside her most autobiographical album to date, offers a small window into a powerful mother-son musical relationship.

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