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If you want to make your garden feel a little more enchanting this summer, adding a bird bath is one of the easiest ways to attract feathered visitors. While plenty of bird baths double as decorative accents, this solar-powered version on Amazon goes a step further. It welcomes birds during the day, then automatically lights up after sunset so your yard looks good after dark, too. 

Right now, the Mumtop Solar Bird Bath is on sale for as low as $25, down from $31 at Amazon. The handcrafted design pairs a colorful 9-inch glass bowl with a whimsical flamingo accent and a built-in solar light. If flamingos aren’t your style, the bird bath also comes in charming peacock and turtle designs. While the flamingo version has the deepest discount at $25, the other styles are still a bargain at $26 and $31, respectively. All three designs are quirky and playful without being garish, perfectly embodying the kitschy-chic aesthetic.

Mumtop Solar Bird Bath, From $25 at Amazon

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Standing 26 inches tall, this solar bird bath brings a playful pop of color to your garden with its vibrant flamingo-patterned glass bowl and stainless steel design. The 9-inch bowl features a scalloped edge that catches the sunlight during the day, while the built-in solar panel adds a soft glow to your yard after dark

The bird bath also helps create a welcoming environment for local wildlife. Fill the bowl with water to give backyard birds a place to drink and bathe, or add seed to use it as a feeder. Either way, it’s an easy way to encourage more bird activity while adding beauty to your lawn or garden beds. 

Setting it up is simple, too. Just insert the two-pronged metal stake into the ground and flip the solar switch to the “on” position before the first use. 

Shoppers said it’s just as charming as it looks online. One reviewer called it a “gorgeous bird bath,” while another said it was “absolutely adorable.” Customers also loved the easy assembly and sturdy design, with one shopper noting that it made a beautiful gift for a fellow bird lover.

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For just $25, the Mumtop Solar Bird Bath is a fantastic way to brighten up your yard. Be sure to pick one up for yourself or a friend while it’s still in stock! 

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In an era as creatively rich as the 1970s, there's no doubt that some artistic rivalries would begin to form with all of the talent in the air. Between the different musical movements of rock, funk, disco, and pop, as well as the star-power of the personas these artists played back in the day, it could get intense. Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is no stranger to working hard, or rivalries for that matter, as he recently opened up about his creative competition with his friend, the late great David Bowie.

The two stars had a close friendship throughout their lives and careers that was evidently strengthened by the creative rivalry that they had, and although it was friendly, it was still something that kept them motivated. With both artists borrowing from each other across albums and songs, there was a very interesting musical relationship happening.

On an episode of Conan O'Brien's podcast, Jagger opened up on what this rivalry was like, and how Bowie was as a performer.

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"David was so competitive. Much more competitive. I was made competitive by David; I mean I had to be," Jagger revealed.

He went on to detail the artistry that made Bowie special, and about how Bowie "nicked" all of Jagger's sounds on his 1973 album "Aladdin Sane." It's clear that Jagger has a lot of reverence for Bowie, who is sadly no longer with us. Ten years ago, Bowie passed away and left us with one of the greatest final albums in music history with "Blackstar." He was evolving to the very end.

The rivalry between these two artists was something that we were blessed to have experienced. It's unfortunate that Bowie isn't here today to give his side of the story, but at least we have the music to remember him by.

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When someone is silent in a group setting, the chatty people in the crew might assume that the quiet person is simply shy or reserved. Others might write them off as not able to keep up with the pack. Or, one might think the quiet person is insecure and nervous to speak up.

However, those assumptions often aren't actually why people stay silent in a crowd. In fact, there are a variety of reasons why someone might hesitate before speaking up—and according to a psychologist who spoke with Parade, those reasons are often the opposite of what you might assume.

Think about more private TV and film characters like Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, Stanley Hudson on The Office and Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. These characters are far from shy, unintelligent and insecure—in fact, they're all quite confident, smart and self-assured! However, they typically only speak when they really have something to say, and it packs a much heartier punch than if they were yammering all the time.

Not only that, but people who tend to stay silent in a group often have a few unexpected personality traits which might explain their reticence. Keep reading to learn more.

How Quickly Someone Speaks up Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

According to Dr. Rana Pishva, a clinical psychologist and the founder of Sorted-Mind.com, there are a number of reasons why someone might keep quiet when surrounded by others.

"Some people respond quickly when a question is posed to them—out of anxiety, eagerness or confidence. Others wait longer," Dr. Pishva tells Parade.

She explains that "it can be easy to assume that the person staying quiet is insecure or not knowledgeable," or that the person is anxious or distracted. And although those are certainly all common reasons that people might not speak up in a group, in many instances, the person is actually quite secure, smart and confident.

4 Unexpected Personality Traits of People Who Stay Silent in Groups, According to a Psychologist

According to Dr. Pishva, individuals who tend to be the most quiet with others around often share the following personality traits.

1. They're deep thinkers

If someone takes a while to respond, they might just be thoughtfully considering their response.

"Deep thinkers will take longer to respond (and may choose not to respond at all) because they are genuinely still thinking, or don’t have an answer that meets their need for depth," Dr. Pishva tells Parade.

Deep thinkers "enjoy intellectual challenges and want to process information carefully and from different perspectives before weighing in," she explains. "They choose a thoughtful response based on logical arguments over reactive or superficial answers. Their responses tend to be more elaborate, nuanced and creative."

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2. They might have an avoidant attachment pattern

Someone who is quiet in group settings may have an avoidant attachment pattern, according to Dr. Pishva. A person with an avoidant attachment style is someone who tends to be insecure in relationships and might find struggle to get close to others, per the Cleveland Clinic.

So, someone with an avoidant attachment pattern may choose to stay quiet in a conversation—especially if the topic is tense, emotional or divisive.

"Individuals with avoidant attachment tendencies show a diminished activation to distress at a neurological level because they have learned to suppress emotional material," Dr. Pishva explains. "Since intimacy, closeness and conflict are uncomfortable, a person with this attachment pattern may choose to remain silent to avoid tension or the vulnerability of exposing one’s opinions. They are more comfortable listening—although deep emotional listening may be difficult too."

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3. They might be underfunctioners

People who tend to stay silent in groups are often retreaters or "underfunctioners," according to Dr. Pishva. An underfunctioner is someone who struggles with things like decision-making, showing up on time and managing life tasks, as explained by Will Meek Ph.D.. And per Dr. Pishva, individuals typically start underfunctioning as children, as a response to their role in their family unit.

"In family systems terms, not speaking up and retreating can be a role assigned to a family member who is expected to do as they are told, not have an opinion, or follow others rather than develop their own well-defined beliefs and principles," she explains. "Pushing back against this role could have had negative consequences—rejection, shunning or mockery—which reinforced the strategy."

As a result, someone who grew up as an underfunctioner may carry those fears into adulthood, and a little voice in their head might tell them not to speak out of turn in a group.

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4. They're confident

A person who keeps quiet in a group might come across as timid—but in actuality, the quiet person might be so confident that they don't feel the need to speak.

"Confidence does not need to be loud—to the contrary," Dr. Pishva explains. "The person who chooses to stay silent may simply have enough self-assurance that they do not rely on being noticed to know their value. A confident person does not rush to fill silence, display their knowledge or overexplain. Instead, they show up in a way that is direct, concise and clear when necessary."

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Final Takeaways:

People who keep quiet in group settings may do so for a number of reasons.

• People who are silent in groups are often smart. Rather than speaking without thinking, some people stay quiet until they've deeply thought about what they're going to say.
• Quiet people aren't always shy. Often, they're actually quite confident and secure, so they don't feel a need for attention.
• Some people may be quiet in groups because of how they grew up. If someone learned to become avoidantly attached or an "underfunctioner" around their family, they may tend to stay quiet in groups as adults.

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• Dr. Rana Pishva, clinical psychologist

The Magic of Disney Animation is scheduled to open its doors on September 14, 2026, at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Housed inside the Roy E. Disney Animation Building within the park's newly reimagined Animation Courtyard, the highly anticipated indoor pavilion is designed to celebrate the history, artistry, and legacy of Disney storytelling through a lineup of interactive and immersive experiences.

If you're planning a fall getaway to Orlando, here's a look at what this new attraction has in store—and what theme park insiders are saying about the transformation.

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The newly designed space is shaped around the whimsical concept that the studio's animators have temporarily stepped away from their desks, leaving the characters to come to life and interact with guests. Once inside, visitors of all ages can explore several distinct zones:

• Drawn to Wonderland: A vibrant, fully air-conditioned indoor playground designed specifically for younger kids. The space is heavily inspired by the historic, mid-century Alice in Wonderland concept art by Disney Legend Mary Blair, letting little ones burn off energy climbing through the Mad Hatter’s house, the Queen of Hearts’ rose garden, and the Cheshire Cat’s Tulgey Wood.
• Olaf Draws!: A high-tech reimagining of the park's classic Animation Academy. Guests are invited to sit at animator-style desks and learn to draw beloved Disney characters under the guidance of pre-recorded Disney animation artists alongside an all-new cheerful Olaf Audio-Animatronics figure. The snowman comes to life with original dialogue recorded by Josh Gad, who shared his excitement for the project’s potential to spark a new generation of artists.
• Off the Page: A character experience that highlights key stages of the physical animation process. Guests can step into the Story department to meet Mulan or wander into the Layout department to greet Rapunzel in a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera setup. Other characters representing hand-drawn and digital animation will also rotate through the space, including Chip 'n' Dale in Hand-Drawn Animation, Donald and Daisy in Computer Animation, and Goofy in Lighting.
• Once Upon a Studio Theater: A dedicated, enhanced-effects screening room showing the Emmy-winning short film Once Upon a Studio, celebrating over a century of animation history. Right outside the theater, Enchanted Art Gallery will feature traditional character sketches that magically spring to life with brand-new animations created exclusively for this pavilion.

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What Theme Park Insiders Are Saying

While the official opening is still two months away, the beautifully redesigned outdoor courtyard surrounding the building—known as the Walt Disney Studios Lot—has already been open to the public this summer. The area has quickly transitioned from one of the most overlooked corners of the park into a vibrant, lush guest favorite.

Thomas Bricker, co-founder of the Disney Tourist Blog, has spent the summer observing how the new layout is completely changing the park's dynamic. For Bricker, the physical upgrades have completely rewritten how his own family plans to spend their park days:

"Ultimately, the Walt Disney Studios Lot is already a strong ‘singles & doubles’ addition; one of several such in 2026. This land has gone from one of my most-hated in all of Walt Disney World to the land where, realistically, our family is probably going to be spending the most time in the next few years. I’m already very much looking forward to that indoor playground after a few days in the triple-digit heat and wish it could be fast-tracked."

He has equally high expectations for the indoor experiences when they debut, noting how the pavilion bridges classic nostalgia with a new generation of Disney fans:

"My expectation is that the Magic of Disney Animation is fantastic, modernizing an experience that I loved as a kid for my daughter’s generation. After everything else Walt Disney World has delivered this summer, I fully expect another huge hit here."

Beyond the physical attractions, Bricker hopes Disney maintains the lively, interactive atmosphere they've established outside with their new approach to entertainment:

"My hope is that the free roaming characters stick around even after 'Off the Page' opens. This is a lesson Walt Disney World should’ve learned from Disneyland years ago, and we’ve been beating this drum since ~2019. They are finally getting it right, and the guest response has already been fantastic. Having the Walt Disney Studio Lot be the home of animated characters come to life, inside and out, seems fitting. It would give the already lovely courtyard a real lived-in quality. I’m a little less confident of this one happening, but here’s hoping!"

With both the lush outdoor spaces and highly anticipated indoor interactive zones coming together on September 14, this revitalized corner of Hollywood Studios is shaping up to be the ultimate must-visit spot for families this fall.

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Some songs are made for the radio. Others are made to test how far a band can go before it hits its limit. One song from the popular progressive rock group Yes, "Machine Messiah," is firmly in the latter group.

The track is an almost-11-minute-long song that begins in silence, building up the sound as it moves into one of the heaviest riffs of its era. Now, 46 years after it first came out, the song remains an emblem of the time period and a testament to the band's ability to endure and transform.

"Machine Messiah" is the opening track on Yes' 1980 album Drama, the group's 10th studio album. At 10 minutes and 28 seconds, it's the longest cut on the record. The powerful song was the band's first introduction to fans to a new era of Yes.

When Drama came out, the band looked a lot different from the original group fans knew. After a successful tour in the late 1970s, the group got back together to record their next album. And while it started well, with good intentions and interesting ideas, creative differences eventually led early members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman to leave Yes.

Chris Squire, Steve Howe, and Alan White continued to work on music as a trio. But after collaborating with Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, who were in another band managed by Yes' manager, Brian Lane, they convinced them to join the group as new members.

The new lineup went on to create and produce Drama. The album is seen by some fans as a transitional period of experimentation, but "Machine Messiah" is one song that has stood the test of time for rock fans. The track is an unexpected epic that is a hidden gem of Yes' extensive discography.

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Decades after it came out, music fans still spotlight "Machine Messiah" as an accomplishment, calling it a "masterpiece." One fan shared extreme praise as they said, "'Machine Messiah' accomplishes in about 10 minutes, what many prog rock epics of twice its length are able to accomplish. An enthralling journey with darkness, aggression, moodiness, and joy along the way."

Yes' song "Machine Messiah" remains a genuine rock epic that proves how a band can reinvent itself and continue creating impactful music even after a crisis.

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After gaining recognition for the hyper, always-bubbly Erin Hannon on The Office, memorable roles in Bridesmaids and 21 Jump Street increased Ellie Kemper's status as one of our favorite bubbly actresses. With her Emmy-nominated turn in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, she also proved that she was capable of doing more heavy lifting as the star.

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However, as an actress, author, wife, marathon runner, and mother of two, Kemper is juggling a lot these days. She's reuniting with an Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt co-star for a kids' series, has collaborated with Pirate's Booty to create summer activities for kids, and has been hiding the karaoke machine from her two sons. In an exclusive interview with Parade, she opened up about all of it, including the question fans keep asking her: will she ever show up in The Paper?

'The Paper' Question

With her husband, Michael Koman, as one of the creators of the hit spinoff, The Office fans have been hoping that Kemper might eventually pop up as Erin or in a new role. She didn't dodge the question, but her answer was clear. "Erin does not make an appearance anytime soon," Kemper said. Still, while she won't appear in the upcoming season, Kemper insisted, "Never say never."

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Kemper made a point of praising The Paper's ensemble, saying she was relieved to genuinely love it once it premiered, since watching a partner's project can be nerve-wracking when you're hoping not to have to fake enthusiasm. "I was so relieved. It's phenomenal," she said.

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"The cast of that show is fantastic," she added. "I was like, 'Wow, they knocked it out of the park.'"

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Fans of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt will get a different kind of reunion soon. Kemper is teaming up again with former co-starTituss Burgess for an adaptation of The Elephant and Piggie Show, based on the beloved children's book series. She described the project as sweet and uplifting, and said they're currently recording it.

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Not every project made it to the finish line, though. Kemper confirmed that Drop-Off, her previously announced series with Catastrophe creator Sharon Horgan, isn't moving forward at the moment. "I was really, really disappointed," she admitted, though she stopped short of ruling out a future revival, adding that "maybe, in the future, it will be revisited." She had nothing but praise for Horgan, referring to her simply as "Queen."

Parenting Through the Summer Screen-Time Struggle

Much of the conversation turned to parenting — specifically, the universal summer dilemma of managing screen time. Kemper, a mom of two boys, ages six and nine, described the ongoing negotiation with her kids over tablets and screens as "such a dance," adding, "we're all figuring that out in real time."

That balancing act is part of why she partnered with Pirate's Booty on a new activity guide, "Captain Bob's Summer Quest Guide," aimed at drawing kids toward imaginative, low-effort play rather than screens. Kemper said the activities felt nostalgic, and it's items that most people already have. "These are all things that I did in my house when I was a kid," she admitted. She was also direct about one craft item that she won't budge on: "No glitter in my household!" she said firmly. I can't, I can't."

She also drew a distinction that her husband holds firmly: movies, in his view, function more like storytelling and shouldn't be lumped in with screen-based gaming, since one still engages the imagination in a way the other doesn't.

Karaoke, Dancing, and No Jackson 5 Ambitions

Both of her sons love performing at home, and dancing and singing are regular household activities. Though Kemper was quick to clarify that doesn't mean the family is rehearsing a Jackson 5-style act: "We're not taking this show on the road." The karaoke machine, however, eventually got banished to the garage after the noise became too much to handle. "I had to hide the karaoke machine in the garage," she said, "because I was like, 'This is too loud.'"

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Kemper admitted that her older son has done school plays, but that's about it. Rather than encouraging or discouraging acting, Kemper said she and her husband are exposing them to a range of activities, including sports and art. "So, dabbling in everything before they figure out what it is that they like the best," she said.

She'd Love to do a Horror Movie

While Kemper's IMDb page lists her first onscreen role as the 1999 TV series Neutrino, the actress had appeared in homemade family films long before then. When she was 12, she was in a horror movie — a home-video production that never reached beyond the family VCR. Asked whether she'd ever revisit the genre as an adult, given horror's current resurgence, she didn't hesitate: "Absolutely!"

She admitted that she hadn't seriously considered it before being asked, she said, but the idea immediately appealed to her. "I would totally do that!" She said. As for what actually scares her, Kemper named one film without hesitation: The Blair Witch Project. She said it's still "the scariest movie I've ever seen," adding that it "planted fear inside my soul." Many have drawn comparisons between it and the low-budget phenomenon Obsession, which Kemper understands.

"Those are the ones sometimes that have packed the most punch," she said. "I want to see that. It's fun to be scared!"

Brenda Fricker, the Irish actress whose career carried her from Dublin television sets to Oscar night and eventually into the hearts of generations of Home Alone 2 fans, has died. She was 81.

Her agent, Phil Belfield, confirmed her death in a statement published by the BBC: "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her." He added: "I was honored to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world over."

Irish actor Brenda Fricker has passed away aged 81.

She was best known for her Oscar-winning role in ‘My Left Foot’ and for playing the Central Park pigeon lady in ‘Home Alone 2.’ pic.twitter.com/CuqRhGO8Ag

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A different generation came to know her through Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. As the Pigeon Lady, the solitary Central Park woman who befriends young Kevin McCallister, Fricker turned a small role into one of the holiday sequel's most pivotal and heartwarming moments.

Tributes poured in from fans across social media. One person recalled the Pigeon Lady's tender promise to Kevin, quoting her line, "If you need a friend, Kevin, I'll be there," and called Brenda's performance one of cinema's great lessons on loneliness and friendship, praising her as an Oscar-winning actress whose warmth defined childhood winters for millions.

Another chimed in and wrote: "Rest in peace, Brenda Fricker. 💔 Her performance in My Left Foot was unforgettable, and the Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2 became a Christmas icon for generations. Gone, but never forgotten. 🕊️"

Another remembered her simply as "a fabulous talent and a genuinely beautiful soul." A third fan, remembering her as an Oscar-winning and pigeon-lady icon, wrote that she would be "forever part of our childhoods." 

A fourth added, "Rest in peace, Brenda Fricker. Her performance as the Pigeon Lady will always be remembered."

A fan called her a 'powerhouse of talent' and wrote: "Rest in peace to the legendary Brenda Fricker (81). While a generation loves her as the Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2, she was an absolute powerhouse of cinema—becoming the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for her brilliant role in My Left Foot (1989). A true icon. 🇮🇪🎭"

Born in Dublin in February 1945, she began her career as an assistant to the art editor at The Irish Times, according to Variety. Her screen career started in 1964 with a small, uncredited role in Of Human Bondage. Television work followed not long after, including appearances on Coronation Street and Tolka Row, Ireland's first soap opera.

Fricker later became a familiar face to British audiences as nurse Megan Roach on the BBC medical drama Casualty, a role she played for several years and returned to on multiple occasions throughout her career. Fricker's defining film role came in 1989, when she played Bridget Brown, mother of Irish writer and artist Christy Brown, opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot. The performance won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1990, making her the first Irish woman to receive an acting Oscar.

According to TV Insider, her other film credits included The Field, So I Married an Axe Murderer, Angels in the Outfield, A Time to Kill, A Man of No Importance, and Veronica Guerin. In later years, Fricker continued working in film and television, including roles in The Catch and the 2024 film The Swallow.

Fricker also wrote about her private life with striking honesty in her memoir, She Died Young: A Life in Fragments, reflecting on trauma, pain, and survival after decades of keeping much of her story to herself.

Willie Nelson, 93, has released over 20 studio albums, created 50 new songs, and performed hundreds of times over the past twelve years. Now, he is releasing a new project about that period in his life. PEOPLE recently announced that the music legend is coming out with a book called The Last Leaf: Reflections on Late-Life Creativity—and My Longest Love Affair, where he looks back on his artistic journey over the last handful of years.

“The backbone of this book is a love story,” he said. “The heroine is my wife, Annie, who kept me alive when I was sure I was gone. COVID nearly got me. I was hurting so bad I wanted out. But Annie wouldn’t let me go. The years I’ve lived since then are because of Annie. And so is this book.”

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The synopsis says, “In every great book, at least ideally, the last chapter is the best chapter. The Last Leaf shows how true that can be.”

This isn’t the first book that Nelson has released. He also published Willie Nelson’s Letters to America, Willie: An Autobiography, and Me and Paul: Untold Stories of a Fabled Friendship. He also published Willie and Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook: Mouthwatering Recipes and the High-Flying Stories Behind Them, a cookbook with his wife, who is spoken about frequently in his new memoir.

The pair have been married since 1991. They met back in 1986 on the set of Stagecoach, a  Western where Nelson portrayed a famous gunslinger and his future wife worked as a makeup artist. They share two sons, who are 36 and 37.

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When both Nelson and his wife spoke with the Associated Pressabout his songs about life and death in 2024, he said, “Well, I’m 91 plus, so, you know, I’m not worried about it. I don’t feel bad. I don’t hurt anywhere. I don’t have any reason to worry about dying. But I don’t know anybody who’s lived forever. I take pretty good care of myself. And I feel like I’m in pretty good shape physically. Mentally? That’s another story.”

The Last Leaf will be published on November 10. It is available for preorder now.

Disney is officially spicing things up with the opening of The Carnaby, a brand-new British-themed restaurant overseen by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

As per People magazine, the new restaurant, which opened on July 13, brings the signature flavors of the United Kingdom to the lax atmosphere of Disneyland, paving the way to a unique dining experience unlike any other on the resort property.

“This is quintessential cool Britannia, like no other,” Ramsay said of the restaurant's opening. “Some classics on that menu, but for me, it’s about the family environment.”

“Downtown Disney, for me, has always been a dream," the 59-year-old TV chef continued. "We’ve worked with Disney for many years. This place is unique and the history here is incredible.”

True to Ramsay's word, The Carnaby includes a healthy number of iconic British staples on its official menu, including beef Wellington, bangers & mash, chickpea tikka marsala, English cut steak and sticky toffee pudding, among many others.

“We’re lucky," Ramsay explained of the menu. "We’ve got six amazing kids, and so they’re, like, our little tryouts, because every time we develop a new dish it always goes to the kids first. And when you see them devouring it in seconds, we know it’s going to be a hit at The Carnaby.”

The Swinging '60s-inspired gastropub was initially announced in October of last year, with its location based in the Downtown Disney District of Anaheim, California's Disneyland Resort.

“All eyes were on London in the 1960s, a full-on fantastic technicolor scene of people going out and having fun,” Ramsay teased at the time.

“We are bringing those cool vibes to Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby," the Hell's Kitchen chef continued. "Stunning interiors, incredible food and great music, whether it’s date night or dinner with friends or family, The Carnaby is going to bring the very best of cool Britannia to Downtown Disney District.”

Jennifer Garner is offering a rare look into her relationship with ex-husband Ben Affleck more than a decade after their split.

Garner, 54, who shares children Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 13, with the Gone Girl actor, 53, called Affleck an "incredible co-parent" in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly as she explained how their positive co-parenting relationship allowed her to take on her new Peacock series The Five Star Weekend.

Garner told the outlet in the interview published on Thursday, July 16, that she initially turned down the opportunity to star in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling novel, as she would have to be away from her kids for four months, which was not "worth it" to her.

Once the production team was able to rework the filming schedule to shoot mainly in Los Angeles, requiring just a month in Nantucket, Garner said she was able to accept by leaning on her ex.

“They can stay with their dad,” Garner explained. “He’s wonderful. He takes care of them. He’s a great partner in that way. And so that’s very freeing.”

Affleck and Garner met in 2000 on the set of Pearl Harbor and tied the knot five years later. In 2015, the pair separated, finalizing their divorce in 2018.

Garner doesn't regret putting her family over her career, but told Entertainment Weekly that the evolution of her family life has made it easier as of late to dive back into acting.

“There is a time in your life where you just do get caught up in all of that,” said the Alias star. “And that’s okay. Nothing is forever. That’s a season. And it’s a beautiful thing. And I wouldn’t trade a minute of it. But I feel like my kids are a little bigger [now]. Their dad has become this incredible co-parent."

“When they were younger, I wouldn’t have done a couple of weeks away without taking them with me. Now they’re [older]. You can’t really do that anymore," she continued. "But I can [go off solo and film because of the co-parenting relationship].”

The Five Star Weekend is streaming now on Peacock.

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The coastal-chic jewelry trend is everywhere this summer, and it's easy to see why. Ocean-inspired accessories have gotten a major update, moving far beyond tourist-shop souvenirs into pieces that feel elevated, timeless, and easy to wear. From shell details and sea glass to classic pearls and mother of pearl accents, these designs bring a subtle coastal touch to everyday outfits without feeling overly themed.

If you're looking to try the trend without spending a fortune, the On 34th Mother of Pearl North Star Pendant Necklace is a standout find. Right now, it's on sale for 80% off at Macy's, bringing the price down from $50 to just $10.

On 34th Mother of Pearl North Star Pendant Necklace, $10 (was $50) at Macy’s

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The necklace features a north star-inspired compass pendant crafted from gold-plated zinc, steel, and luminous mother of pearl. It measures 16 inches long with a 3-inch extender. A lobster-clasp closure makes it easy to customize the fit.

Design-wise, it strikes the perfect balance between coastal and sophisticated. The round, coin-style pendant is set against an iridescent mother of pearl backdrop, while a compass motif sits at the center with a tiny dark gemstone detail. The result feels chic, versatile, and a little bit nautical without being overly obvious. One shopper even described the necklace as “stunning” in a five-star review.

One of the best things about this piece is how easy it is to style. For a trendy layered look, pair it with a longer, delicate gold chain underneath. The structured silhouette contrasts beautifully with the drape of a second chain, creating dimension without looking overdone. To complete the look, add chunky gold huggie hoops, a chic gold cuff, or a stack of thin gold rings. These simple accessories complement the pendant's coastal vibe while keeping the overall look sleek and effortless.

It's also a piece that transitions effortlessly from day to night. During the day, wear it with an oversized linen button-down, a simple T-shirt, or a knit tank and denim shorts for an easy summer look. For evenings, it pairs beautifully with a strapless dress, halter top, or other open-neckline styles that allow the pendant to take center stage.

This necklace would also make a thoughtful gift. The north star motif symbolizes guidance, intuition, and finding your path, making it especially meaningful for birthdays, graduations, new jobs, or other milestone moments. The combination of mother of pearl and gold-tone metal also gives it an elevated, designer-inspired feel that looks far more expensive than its price tag suggests.

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For a beautiful piece that taps into one of summer's biggest jewelry trends, the On 34th Mother of Pearl North Star Pendant Necklace is an easy pick. And with Macy's current 80% discount, you can snag it for just $10 and save $40 while adding a chic coastal-inspired touch to your jewelry collection.

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Your work is always worth protecting, even years later. Annie Leibovitz is heading to court over one of her most recognizable celebrity portraits: the 2019 Vogue shot of Justin and Hailey Bieber twinning in matching Dolce & Gabbana polka dots. According to Rolling Stone, the legendary photographer is suing Observer Media, the company behind Observer.com, claiming the outlet used her image without ever securing the rights to it.

The dispute didn't start with a lawsuit. Leibovitz's team first reached out more than two years ago, sending a letter in May 2024 that flagged the unauthorized use and asked for the photo to be taken down. That request appears to have gone nowhere - the image reportedly remained live as recently as July 16, still attached to a 2020 article recapping the couple's relationship.

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Now, Leibovitz is asking the court to intervene. Her complaint alleges the infringement wasn't accidental, but willful, and she's seeking both the profits tied to the image's use and damages that could reach $150,000. Filed in Manhattan federal court, the suit leans into her decades of work capturing some of the most iconic portraits in modern pop culture, from John Lennon to Queen Elizabeth, as part of the case for why her images carry real, protectable value.

Observer Media, previously known as The New York Observer and once owned by Jared Kushner, has yet to respond publicly. For now, the photo's fate (and the company's next move) remains unresolved.

When music fans think of Bon Jovi, they usually imagine the catchy, beloved arena anthems that dominated the 1980s radio airwaves.

But in 1992, the New Jersey rock legends released a sweeping, nearly 10-minute storytelling epic that remains the longest track they have ever recorded. Inspired by a solo cross-country road trip, this song took the band in a bold, mature new direction in the early part of the decade.

"Dry County" was included in Bon Jovi's LP Keep the Faith. It was the first album they recorded after a period of intense burnout after the success of their 1988 album New Jersey and a long, almost two-year tour.

Four years later, their break ended upon the release of Keep the Faith on November 3, 1992.

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Even though the band took a breather, Jon Bon Jovi didn't stop writing music. He scored a solo number-one hit with "Blaze of Glory" for the film Young Guns II, and Richie Sambora released the 1991 LP Stranger in This Town. Additionally, David Bryan, Tico Torres, and Alec John Such used the much-needed break to work on their own passion projects.

However, Keep the Faith provided a real turnaround for the band as a whole. They traded in their signature 1980s big arena sound for a more mature, stripped-down style to survive the changing musical landscape of the '90s.

Keep the Faith's longest song, "Dry County," clocks in at almost 10 minutes. The reflective tune was one of the band's first attempts at social commentary, painting a gritty, honest picture of lost dreams in America.

In 2024, Bon Jovi told Planet Rock that the song hailed from his [Jack] Kerouac phase. "I was on my motorcycle, driving cross-country," his story began.

"I came across my first dry county," Bon Jovi continued. "We came from a place in New Jersey that had the most bars per square mile."

"To be on this trip across the country, where you couldn't even get a drink, was strange to me. So that was my first introduction with the title," he added.

"While I was realizing how vast America was, and thinking about the lives of the folks who I was encountering, I started to write about their story and how it was tough to make ends meet," he concluded.

"In a place like that, where they were not only alcohol-free, their dreams and opportunity were drying up. It caught my fancy, and I started writing it, this big opus."

Ultimately, the song "Dry County" proved that Bon Jovi was much more than just a catchy radio band. It showed they were incredible storytellers who weren't afraid to take a big risk, leaving fans with a timeless masterpiece that remains a favorite to this day.

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Al Roker is standing by Today colleague Craig Melvin after he was confronted by an intruder at the NBC morning show's New York City studio on Thursday, July 16.

The weather anchor took to Instagram the day after Melvin was approached by a man who had allegedly slipped past studio security to yell racial slurs at the TV personality while also asking for Roker.

Sharing a collection of photos of himself with Melvin, Roker began, "A really heartfelt thank you to all who reached out over the last 24 hours to check in on my brother, @craigmelvinnbc."

"We are both okay," he continued. "It’s moments like these that serve to pull us together. You all, like Craig, said ‘You come after one of us, you come after all of us.’ We’ll talk about it this morning on @todayshow.”

Melvin also addressed the incident on Instagram on Thursday, thanking people for reaching out to check on him and assuring that he was "doing just fine."

On the Friday, July 17, episode of Today, Melvin spoke at greater length about what had happened, sharing, "You may have heard that unfortunately, an intruder made his way into an unauthorized area here at Studio 1A. Thankfully, he was apprehended quickly; he was placed under arrest. We are cooperating fully with NYPD as they investigate the matter, and we are just very happy that everyone is safe."

NBC News also released a statement about the "security incident" that had occurred on Thursday morning, saying that "an individual entered an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A," and that "the person approached anchor Craig Melvin, who alerted security."

"The individual was detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident. There was no altercation, and no one was injured," the statement continued. "TODAY is cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate the matter. NBC and TODAY take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously. We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios."

The alleged intruder has since been taken into custody by the NYPD and identified as Andrew Truelove, 41. Truelove is facing charges of hate crime-burglary, hate crime-menacing, hate crime-criminal trespass, and harassment.

Forty years ago, Boys Don’t Cry climbed the charts with the song “I Wanna Be a Cowboy.”

Released as the first single from the British synth-pop band’s debut album of the same name, the 1986 novelty hit featured a bouncy keyboard beat and frontman Nick Richards’ deadpan lyrics about becoming an outlaw.

“I Wanna Be a Cowboy” became a massive summertime hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1986 and making Boys Don’t Cry a one-hit wonder. The success came, in part, from MTV airplay. But the all-music channel wasn’t immediately on board.

The song was introduced to MTV viewers via a spaghetti western-style music video that featured legendary Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister dressed as a desperado–but even that wasn’t enough to win MTV execs over. Programmers at the music video channel apparently hated the song.

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Richards revealed that MTV VJ Martha Quinn once told him the network didn't like the video, but because it was a Top 40 hit and received tons of requests from fans, they were forced to play it.

In an interview with Kickin’ It Old School, posted by Rediscover the ‘80s, Richards recalled, “Martha Quinn, who is a great friend of mine now, told me that MTV hated the video as it was not rock n roll enough! But they had to play it due to massive demand.”

“MTV was great in many ways,“ he added. "But the fact that you now had to make a video as well as a record was terrible for small labels like ours. Videos were so expensive and could be crippling to an indie label.”

At the time the “I Wanna Be a Cowboy” video was made, Lemmy Kilmister was well known as the frontman of one of the biggest heavy metal bands of all time, Motorhead. Still, the iconic "Ace of Spades" singer readily agreed to the cameo in the new wave video.

“We did need a baddie,” Boys Don’t Cry keyboardist Brian Chatton explained to Ear of Newt. “He did it for a bottle of vodka.”

Richards, who owned Motörhead’s record label at the time, told Ultimate Classic Rock that the music video was inspired after he watched the Sergio Leone-directed Dollars spaghetti westerns.

“When I came up with the concept of the 'I Wanna Be a Cowboy' video, I wanted a Lee Van Cleef bad boy in the video,” Richards shared. “Lemmy came to mind immediately! I rang him to say, 'Please be in the video and how much it would cost me!' He replied, 'Just make sure you have a bottle of vodka on set!' We started filming at 6 a.m. on a freezing cold morning in London’s Hampstead Heath. He turned up on time and was the ultimate pro and gentleman. We had a fab time, I adored him."

The casting was genius. Kerrang magazine once described Kilmister, who died in 2015 at age 70, by saying, “Like a cowboy with a bass and a tour bus rather than a horse and a gun, Lemmy is music’s coolest outlaw.”

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If you’ve ever tried to book a trip from the West Coast to the Philippines, you know the drill: you’re almost always looking at a long layover in Seoul, Tokyo, or Taipei. But for Southern California travelers and points enthusiasts, the journey to Southeast Asia is about to get a whole lot smoother.

Delta Air Lines has officially announced that it is launching its first-ever nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL).

Beginning March 28, 2027, Delta will become the absolute only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between LAX and the Philippine capital. The route will launch aboard Delta’s flagship Airbus A350-900, starting at three times weekly before ramping up to a daily scheduled service just in time for the summer rush on June 7, 2027.

For travelers who regularly make the journey across the Pacific to visit family, conduct business, or explore the country's world-class island destinations, this new direct link is a massive deal.

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Expanding Delta’s West Coast Momentum

The addition of Manila is the latest piece in a massive, multi-year puzzle Delta has been building at LAX. The airline has been aggressively expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint from its premier West Coast hub, recently rolling out routes to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Melbourne.

According to Jeff Arinder, Delta’s Vice President of Network Planning, the new route is a direct extension of the airline's massive investments in Southern California: “Customers traveling through Los Angeles continue to benefit from Delta’s investments in LAX, including an expanding Asia-Pacific network and the opening of our second Delta One Lounge. The addition of Manila builds on the world-class travel experience our customers have come to expect from Delta while strengthening our position as LAX’s leading global carrier and premier West Coast hub.”

For Southern California’s vibrant Filipino-American community, the direct flight represents a long-awaited upgrade to how they travel back home. Doug Webster, Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer for Los Angeles World Airports, notes that the connection is incredibly meaningful for the region:

"As a primary gateway to the Pacific, LAX is proud to welcome Delta's new nonstop service to Manila. This daily service gives our guests another direct link to family and culture in the Philippines, and reflects the strength of our partnership with Delta in delivering world-class service to one of Southern California's most deeply connected international markets."

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Double the Delta One Lounges, Double the Luxury

If you're planning to splurge on a premium cabin for the long trans-Pacific haul, Delta is making sure the luxury experience starts long before you ever step foot on the plane.

With the launch of this route, LAX officially becomes the very first airport in Delta's entire global network to offer two dedicated Delta One Lounges. Premium passengers traveling in Delta One can zip through an exclusive private check-in and security lane, then head straight to the newly opened lounge in Terminal 2. Designed to offer a highly intimate pre-flight experience, the new space features elevated, chef-driven dining, beautifully curated relaxation zones, and personalized white-glove service.

By 2028, Delta plans to operate over 60,000 square feet of dedicated lounge space at LAX alone, offering more than 1,000 premium seats across Terminals 2 and 3.

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What to Expect Onboard

Once it’s time to board, passengers will settle into Delta's state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900, which is configured with four distinct cabin experiences: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin.

Up front in Delta One, travelers will get fully flat-bed seats, luxury bedding, and a refined dining menu designed to make the long-haul flight fly by. No matter where you sit in the aircraft, all passengers will have access to personal seatback entertainment screens, standard power outlets, and Delta's fast, free inflight Wi-Fi (which the airline is officially rolling out to trans-Pacific routes this fall).

For travelers who prefer to customize their journey, the new flight also perfectly integrates with Delta’s joint venture partnership with Korean Air. This means you can easily mix and match your travel dates—choosing to fly nonstop with Delta on the way out, and booking a return flight with a quick connection through Korean Air’s hub at Seoul Incheon (ICN) on the way back.

The new flights are scheduled to open for booking soon, so get your SkyMiles ready to lock in your spot for a direct escape to the tropics.

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“Valley Girl” was a 1982 song from Frank Zappa, which featured his 14-year-old daughter, Moon. The song made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

“Valley Girl” was originally Moon’s idea, since she wanted to spend more time with her father, who was always busy working. The lyrics were meant to poke fun at youth culture at the time.

"I just was trying to make my dad laugh," Moon explained in an interview with Yahoo. "That was my objective. And so, having it then appear on an album was a kind of exposure and embarrassment and betrayal for me. I wasn't thinking about, 'We're making a product.' I was thinking, 'I'm spending time with my father.'"

Moon went on to explain that she didn’t get the chance to see her father often, since he was either on stage performing or sleeping. "I was pretty frustrated with the way the house was run,” she said. “My father was touring all the time, sometimes eight months out of the year, so that's a long time to go without seeing the steady parental figure in the house. He never raised his voice. He was so funny. He was so smart, so talented, so playful, very improvisational. And so, to miss that kind of stability and that grounding was really just not great, and to just be stuck with a mom who was really missing him as well.”

She continued, “And then when he was home, he would sleep during the day and work at night, so then there were restrictions on our own expression and having to be quiet in the house. And then the world was always revolving around him. So, I wrote a note, and I said, 'It has come to my attention that it would be great if you would look for an opportunity where we could work together. If that's the only way I'm going to get to spend time with you, then let's work together. Contact my people.'"

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Frank was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. In addition to “Valley Girl,” he was known for his other hits like “Peaches en Regalia,” “Don't Eat the Yellow Snow,” “Dirty Love,” and “Dancin’ Fool.”

Frank died in 1993 at the age of 52. Moon, who is also an actress and author, is now 58.

This 1968 science fiction classic regularly appears on lists ranking the best films of all time. But it's not just critics and filmgoers who love this movie; cinema greats Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg have hailed it as one of the best.

Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey has played a key role in influencing many modern directors, including Nolan and Spielberg. You can see its influence in many of their key films, includingClose Encounters of the Third Kindand Interstellar. Both Oscar-winning directors are known for using science fiction elements in their blockbusters, citing the Kubrick classic as inspiration.

Appearing on James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction, Spielberg revealed his admiration for the film, “2001 had a profound impact on my life and my daily life. It was the first time I went to a movie and really felt like I was having a religious experience. I watched the film 18 times in its first couple years of release, all in theatres,” he said, per Far Out Magazine. 

During an appearance on The Rewatchables podcast, the Disclosure Day director recalled watching the movie during its opening week back in 1968. "So as the music was decaying after that big explosive chord, I was aware that everyone was still. It was kind of, in itself, before the film started, mind-blowing. And then what began, I think, for a lot of people in that theater, was a religious experience fueled by whatever they were on," he said, per CBR.

Gary Lockwood talks to Keir Dullea in a scene from the film '2001: A Space Odyssey', 1968. (Photo by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Getty Images)

Christopher Nolan also felt similarly about the film, telling Entertainment Weekly, “I just felt this extraordinary experience of being taken to another world. You didn’t doubt this world for an instant. It had a larger-than-life quality.”

The Odyssey director has a close connection to the film, telling the outlet a story about going to one of London's biggest cinemas to see the movie when he was only seven years old.

"I remember very clearly just the experience of being transported to another world. I was a huge ‘Star Wars’ fan at the time. But this was a completely different way of experiencing science fiction. I was seven years old, so I couldn’t claim to have understood the film," The Inception director explained.

"I still can’t claim that. But as a seven-year-old, I didn’t care about understanding the film. I just felt this extraordinary experience of being taken to another world. You didn’t doubt this world for an instant. It had a larger-than-life quality," he continued, admitting he knows people find it "unusual" that such a small child went to see a film that grown-up and dense.

When Will Ferrell first stepped into costume as Buddy in the now-iconic Christmas film Elf, he would have never guessed it would become such a hit. The 59-year-old actor reflected on his initial fears during a Good Morning America interview on Thursday, July 16.

"After, like, the first week of filming, I'm sitting in my little trailer going, 'This better work or it's over,'" he recalled, noting he was wearing his character's staple yellow tights while the doubts ran through his head. "It was a huge swing. A really big leap and, you know, I knew there was no playing Buddy the Elf without full commitment."

Ferrell continued: "He had to be full of wonder. He was someone who found wonder in the benign world that we all take for granted and so I had to throw myself into it and yeah, I wore that costume."

While the actor was putting everything he had into the role, he had a few moments of uncertainty. "I was thinking, 'This could be it,'" he shared. 

When asked if he'd come back for a second Elf film, Ferrell said there's "no chance," joking that "the tights do not fit" and "are retired."

Elf — which also stars James Caan, Bob Newhart, Edward Asner, Mary Steenburgen and Zooey Deschanel — tells the story of Buddy, a human who was raised at the North Pole by Santa's elves, who travels to New York City to meet his real dad. 

This wasn't the first time Ferrell opened up about his initial doubts about the film. During a chat with Amy Poehler on her “Good Hang” podcast earlier this week, he shared that he worried about what fans of his would think.

"I remember going, ‘This is either going to be a home run, or it’s going to be a complete strikeout,’” he said.

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If you're planning on hosting dinner parties this season, then it's important that you own dinnerware that your guests will gasp at. There's one person that knows kitchen decor better than anyone else, and that's Martha Stewart. The television personality and home mogul has an incredible home line available on Amazon, and it includes the Martha Stewart 12-Piece Dinnerware Set, which is up to 23% off now.

The set originally cost $60 in the peony pattern, but has been reduced to just $46. The gorgeous sky blue pattern initially cost $70, and has been marked down to $63 during a limited-time deal. The rest of the three colors and patterns — botanical, sage green, and taupe — are marked at full price. The set includes four 10.5-inch dinner plates, four 9-inch dessert plates, and four 6-inch cereal bowls. 

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The beauty of this set is that you can use it everyday or only pull it out when you're hosting. The pieces are made of porcelain that's described to be chip-resistant and lightweight, void of any animal-related materials. The material is slightly lighter than a standard ceramic plate or bowl, but is still built to last, preventing scuffs and scratches. You can even place the dishes in the dishwasher and microwave, according to the care instructions. 

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All of the pieces fully match, so they'll look effortlessly cohesive on your table. Martha Stewart's dinnerware is known to look luxurious while also being affordable, as this particular set is marked as Amazon's Choice. Shoppers described the dishes as "beautiful," "elegant," and of "great-quality," adding that they were delivered in "perfect condition." 

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"These certainly look like something Martha herself would serve up one of her recipes on," one reviewer exclaimed. Plus, shoppers say that they're the "perfect weight," so you don't have to worry about the pieces weighing down your shelves. Due to the low price, one reviewer even purchased a second set as a gift for a loved one. 

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This is the jaw-dropping dinnerware that guests will ask you about. These Martha Stewart dinnerware pieces will elevate your tabletop in a snap. Shop for the 12-piece set now, while it's up to 23% off at Amazon! 

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