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As someone born and raised on Massachusetts’ North Shore in Marblehead—just across the harbor and a quick 10-minute drive from Salem—I’ve driven through the center of town almost weekly my entire life. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, Halloween was already a huge deal, but seeing how tourism has exploded since social media took off has been mind-blowing.

The Hocus Pocus fervor is real (and admittedly pretty cool), but having grown up here long before the film became a cult classic, I can tell you there are much deeper layers to Salem’s witch history worth exploring. Honoring that authentic past during spooky season won’t just give you a richer experience—it might also help you dodge the massive crowds that start flooding downtown Salem right around Labor Day.

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First of All, a Bit of a Salem History

To truly appreciate Salem—and understand why it’s so much more than just movie set locations—you have to go back to 1692. The Salem Witch Trials began when a group of young girls claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. Paranoia rapidly consumed the Puritan settlement, resulting in 20 executions (19 by hanging, one pressed to death) and over 150 imprisonments.

While the trials were tragic, they shaped the town’s entire identity. Over centuries, Salem transformed from a strict Puritan settlement into a maritime trade hub—famous for its East India trade routes—and later a literary haven made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Today, the town balances spooky pop culture with genuine historical reverence, making it a unique place to grow up next door to.

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9 Must-Visit Salem Spots for Real History, Fresh Seafood & Fall Magic The Salem Witch museum and statue in Salem, Massachusetts, Boston area, USA

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Salem Witch Museum

Sure, it’s kitschy with its classic red-light animatronics and dramatic narration, but it gives you the complete, essential story of 1692 in one go—making it a nostalgic staple that locals grew up visiting on school field trips. Housed in an imposing 19th-century Gothic Revival church overlooking Salem Common, the main presentation immerses you in the sheer panic of the witch trials. Beyond the classic main stage show, their second exhibit does a fantastic, updated job framing the evolution of the word “witch” through a modern lens, dissecting how fear and scapegoating repeat throughout human history. Yes, the lines can get long during spooky season, but if you want the foundational history that ties everything else in town together, it’s a must-visit anchor for your trip.

The Merchant Hotel

A gorgeous boutique stay steeped in genuine history, this building was originally constructed for wealthy sea captain and merchant Joshua Ward in the late 1700s—and George Washington even stayed here in 1789. Having stayed here multiple times for fun local staycations, it’s easily one of my favorite spots in town. The rooms are beautifully appointed in a cozy, colonial-era trader style, and the pre-made snacks and breakfasts make mornings effortless. Best of all is the lobby bar: it’s the ideal cozy refuge to order a nice cocktail or two, sit beside a roaring fire, and take in the bustling Salem hubbub right outside the doors.

Enchanted of Salem (Laurie Cabot’s Shop)

While her original storefront closed its doors years ago, this Pickering Wharf successor stands as the official home to the handcrafted items, spell kits, and teachings of Laurie Cabot, the legendary “Official Witch of Salem”. The beautiful, wisteria-adorned space offers a welcoming, education-focused look at authentic Wiccan culture and modern metaphysical practice. From raw herbs, ritual tools, and custom oils to daily psychic readings and workshops, it provides visitors with a genuine connection to Salem’s true spiritual history.

Charter Street Cemetery & Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Established in 1637, Salem’s oldest cemetery holds the graves of trial judge Jonathan Corwin. Right next to it, the minimalist granite memorial features stone benches honoring all 20 executed victims of the 1692 hysteria.

A Guided Walking Tour (including Proctor’s Ledge & Hocus Pocus Sites)

Book a local guided walking tour originating from the visitor center area near Red‘s. It’s the best way to see film locations like the Ropes Mansion while also paying solemn respects at Proctor’s Ledge—the actual, historically proven execution site where 19 of the victims were hanged.

Red’s Sandwich Shop

Housed inside the historic Old London Coffee House building—where local patriots gathered for town meetings prior to the Revolutionary War—Red’s is a legendary North Shore breakfast institution loved by locals. While everything on their massive diner menu hits the spot, they are famous for their thick, fluffy flapjacks that practically overflow the plate. It’s the ultimate, hearty refueling spot right in the center of downtown before you tackle a full day of walking through Salem.

Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel (or The Tavern Bar)

Established in 1925, the Hawthorne Hotel has been a crown jewel of downtown Salem for over a century. Long recognized as one of the most haunted hotels in America, it even hosted the Bewitched cast back in 1970 and an infamous RHONY Season 13 episode. The Tavern itself—with its dark wood paneling, wood-burning fireplace, and classic New England warmth—is legendary for its spooky, cozy atmosphere.

Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall

Housed inside the historic 1831 Lyceum Hall on Church Street—where Alexander Graham Bell gave the world’s first public telephone demonstration in 1877—this iconic building sits directly on land once owned by Bridget Bishop, the first person executed in the 1692 Witch Trials. Long rumored to be haunted by Bishop’s ghost, with staff and guests reporting unexplained cold spots and sightings of a woman in white, it’s far more than a spooky photo op. Driven by a four-generation family legacy, Turner’s serves what is easily some of the absolute best, freshest seafood in Salem and across the entire North Shore, from rich clam chowder to perfectly pan-seared local catches.

House of the Seven Gables & Salem Willows

Combine a morning tour of Nathaniel Hawthorne‘s famous 1668 seaside mansion with an afternoon trip to Salem Willows for waterfront views, classic arcade games, and famous chop suey sandwiches.

3 Places to Avoid When Crowds Are at Their Peak

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Going Inside the Witch House (Jonathan Corwin House)

Because interior tickets must be booked online the day of and sell out almost instantly during the busy season, most tourists can’t actually get inside. Instead, they flock to this highly congested corner of Essex and North Street thinking a quick photo of the striking, dark-gabled exterior will be a breeze. In reality, you’ll likely end up trapped in a massive, slow-moving line on the sidewalk just to snap a picture. While the architecture is iconic, it is often much faster to admire it briefly as part of a walking tour so you can save your limited time for more accessible attractions downtown.

Washington Street on October Weekends

While this central pedestrian stretch has prime Salem shopping and great local charm, I wouldn’t advise trying to spend your day here during peak spooky season. Save it for summer or winter visits when you can actually breathe and browse. During fall, it turns into shoulder-to-shoulder crowd bottlenecks. Instead, cut down the parallel side streets near Charter Street Cemetery to reach Pickering Wharf for a much better local shopping and dining experience.

The Essex Street Pedestrian Mall during Peak Season

Same thing here—instead of fighting the wall-to-wall crowds on the central pedestrian cobblestone street, duck into the East India Mall area for some fun, kitschy shops, or cut down the quieter side streets.

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The Who is releasing the “definitive edition” of its 1975 album, The Who by The Numbers, to mark the album’s 50th anniversary. A massive six-disc collection, the revamped album is due Oct. 30.

According to The Who’s official website, the Super Deluxe Edition features the newly remastered album, plus a whopping 92 previously unreleased audio tracks and mixes. It also includes rare studio sessions, outtakes, early mixes, and live recordings.

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In addition to the music, the set includes a 100-page hardback book filled with photos, memorabilia, and exclusive notes from guitarist and principal songwriter Pete Townshend, as well as Who expert Andy Neill.

The various CD, vinyl, and Super Deluxe editions are available now for preorder.

Originally released Oct. 25, 1975, in the U.S., The Who by the Numbers was a brutally honest, introspective album that followed up the band’s 1973 album, Quadrophenia. It was their seventh studio album and the second-to-last Who studio album to feature the classic quartet of Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon, who died in 1978 at the age of 32.

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“Before the emergence of punk, The Who were the only band who actually sat round a table to decide, ‘Should we go on or not?’” Townshend told NME. “Would we be doing music a favor if we just f-cking stopped? We actually considered that.”

Good thing they continued. The album was another Who hit.

Featuring songs like “Slip Kid,” “Blue, Red and Grey,” “How Many Friends,” and “Squeeze Box,” the album’s biggest commercial crossover hit, which peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, the album climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and eventually achieved Platinum certification from the RIAA.

“The songs are about being older, feeling lost, losing your way,” Townshend said in an interview with Mark Blake. “Changing fashions, being sentimental, looking at the sunrise. What’s that got to do with being a young man? You don’t start looking at the sunrise until you’re dying.”

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If you’re preparing to sell your home, every repair starts to feel like a calculation: Will this come back to me at closing, or am I spending thousands of dollars for someone else to enjoy the upgrade?

Windows deserve a closer look. Worn frames, cracked glass, failed seals and difficult-to-open windows can make a well-maintained home look dated. New windows can improve the home’s condition, appearance and energy performance.

So, are new windows worth it? Often, yes—but replacement windows don’t automatically add their full cost to an appraisal. The return depends on the property, local market, installation quality and how the improvement compares with similar homes.

Need to know where your windows stand before listing? Renewal by Andersen’s free consultation includes an evaluation of your existing windows and a written project price.

Do new Windows increase home appraisal value?

Yes, new windows can contribute to a higher appraised value, but an appraiser does not simply add the replacement cost to the home’s value. Appraisers consider the property’s condition, quality, modernization and comparable sales. Energy-efficient features such as low-E windows are also recognized in Fannie Mae’s appraisal guidance.

The 2025 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry estimates homeowners recover about 74% of the cost of new vinyl windows at resale and about 71% for new wood windows. Those are industry estimates, not guarantees for an individual property.

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74%

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The report ranks both window replacement projects among the remodeling improvements with stronger estimated resale returns.

What do appraisers look for when evaluating windows?

An appraiser evaluates the home as a whole rather than assigning a separate dollar value to every improvement.

Condition and Deferred Maintenance

Visible deterioration matters. Fannie Mae requires appraisers to describe needed repairs, additional features and modernization when documenting a property’s improvements.

That makes damaged or poorly functioning windows more than a cosmetic concern. Cracked glass, deteriorated frames or windows that no longer operate properly can affect the property’s overall condition and marketability.

Quality and Level of Updating

New windows can contribute to a home being viewed as updated rather than dated. The surrounding improvements matter too. A house with recently replaced windows and a maintained exterior presents a different picture from one with isolated upgrades surrounded by obvious deferred maintenance.

Energy-Efficient Features

Energy performance is another documented appraisal consideration. Fannie Mae specifically lists low-E windows among the energy-efficient features that should be addressed in the appraisal. Their contribution to value will vary based on climate, utility costs and market reaction.

An appraiser cannot simply add the installation cost to a home’s value. Fannie Mae requires the appraiser to analyze how the market reacts to energy-efficient improvements.

Comparable Homes

Comparable sales are central to the valuation process. Fannie Mae says appraisers should select properties with similar characteristics and account for differences that affect value.

Real estate agent Kyle Hiscock makes the same point: “The best method to determine a home’s value is using the comparison approach.” He notes that homes with upgrades such as all-new windows require price adjustments.

Are new windows worth it before selling?

New windows are most compelling when existing windows are visibly deteriorated, function poorly or leave the home noticeably behind comparable properties. A replacement project makes less financial sense when the existing windows are in good condition and a seller is unlikely to recover enough of the investment before moving.

Window age and condition should also factor into the decision. Realtor.com recently quoted Jim Marino, CEO of Pinnacle Home Improvements, as saying, “In general, you should replace windows every 15 to 30 years.” The actual lifespan depends on the windows and how they have performed over time.

If your windows are drafty, have damaged frames, are difficult to operate or have other obvious problems, getting a professional evaluation before listing can clarify whether replacement is justified. Renewal by Andersen explains what to expect from an in-home evaluation and offers written quotes.

What makes replacement windows more valuable to buyers?

The strongest resale case usually comes from improvements buyers can see and compare.

New windows can provide:

• A cleaner exterior appearance. Uniform, modern windows can improve curb appeal and make the home appear better maintained.
• Better operation. Windows that open, close and lock properly eliminate an obvious source of buyer concern.
• Improved energy performance. Energy-efficient windows can reduce energy use and are recognized in Fannie Mae’s appraisal guidance.
• Documentation of the improvement. Invoices, product information and warranty paperwork give buyers and appraisers evidence that the work was completed.

Installation quality matters too. Building engineer Ross Trethewey of Ask This Old House puts it plainly: “You can have the best window in the world. And if it’s not installed right, you’re not going to have a great outcome.”

That is particularly relevant before a sale. A new window that looks good but was improperly installed can create the kind of performance or moisture problem a seller was trying to eliminate.

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Should you replace all your windows before selling?

Not necessarily. Start with the windows creating the biggest problems. If only a few are damaged or failing, targeted replacement may make more financial sense than replacing every window.

If the entire home has aging windows and would otherwise appear dated, a whole-home replacement could create a more consistent improvement. The right choice depends on the condition of the existing windows, your selling timeline and the investment required.

Before committing, compare the estimated project cost with recent comparable homes in your area. A local real estate professional can tell you whether buyers in your market are responding to updated windows.

The answer to ‘Are new windows worth it?’

New windows can increase a home’s appeal and contribute to its appraised value, but they rarely return dollar-for-dollar at resale. The 2025 NAR/NARI Remodeling Impact Report estimates 74% cost recovery for vinyl windows and 71% for wood windows.

If your current windows are damaged, inefficient or visibly outdated, replacement can make the home more competitive while addressing maintenance concerns before they become a buyer’s negotiating point.

If you’re considering the project before listing, start with an assessment rather than assuming every window needs to go. Schedule a free Renewal by Andersen consultation to have your existing windows evaluated and receive a written price for the work.

In 1977, Kansas released “Point of Know Return,” the first single from the album of the same name, and the song quickly became one of the band’s best-known recordings. Nearly five decades later, it remains a standout in Kansas’ catalog—in no small part thanks to the staying power of the song’s unforgettable riff.

Written by Steve Walsh, Robby Steinhardt, and Phil Ehart, “Point of Know Return” is dominated by Walsh’s keyboard riff that intertwines with Steinhardt’s violin lines. The distinctive riff helped drive the song to No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.

In 2019, guitarist Richard Williams told Decades TV of the song, “It’s telling a historical, fictitious tale of the sea. Very good use of the interplay with the violin in that song. … The middle of the song, it’s orchestrated, that’s the way we did things. Some people are more “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus.’ We’re the opposite of that, we like to paint a tapestry.”

Erhart once told Modern Drummer that he came up with the title to the album, which spawned the popular title track.

“Point of Know Return was my album title idea, which inspired the lyrics to the song, written by Steve Walsh,” the legendary drummer said.

Guitarist and keyboardist Kerry Livgren also explained the spelling of the word “Know”  in the title of the album and song.

“It’s a play on words which is designed to make people look twice at the title,” Livgren once said. “If it just said ‘Point Of No Return,’ that strikes a particular image in everybody’s mind, where everyone would think pretty much the same thing about it. You stick in the ‘k,’ and everybody really starts to wonder.”

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It’s no surprise to the band that “Point of Know Return” became a hit. No ordinary album track, it was made to be a standout. Speaking with Classic Rock Revisited, producer Jeff Glixman revealed how the song came to be.

“We thought that the album needed another rock song and we didn’t have another song,” the producer explained. “Steve had two warm-ups that he did:  One was ‘The Spider’ and the other was the riff from ‘Point of Know Return.’  We had already put ‘The Spider’ on the album. Steve, Rich, Robby, and Phil were the ones who recorded that song. Rich put a rough bass down and then later Dave [Hope] came back and put his bass on it. Kerry was not on that song at all. It was a very commercial endeavor.”

Nearly 50 years after its release, “Point of Know Return” is a clear reminder of why Kansas has remained such an enduring force in classic rock.

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For the historic rock band Cheap Trick, their biggest hit in the U.S. started off as a track they didn’t even want to record. Luckily, they eventually got it together and released the song, which would soon become a hit and still a classic decades later.

The song was “The Flame,” written by songwriters Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham. Cheap Trick were encouraged to work with songwriters outside of the band for the group’s 10th album, Lap of Luxury, and while they agreed, they weren’t too enthusiastic about the prospect.

“The Flame” was presented to the band as a result of this plan, and the band disliked it at first. But the recording slowly came together, and it was released as the first official single on the new album in 1988.

The song was a huge success, soaring up the music charts in multiple countries. It became Cheap Trick’s first and only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., while it also topped music charts in Australia and Canada. It broke into the Top 40 in Italy, New Zealand, and Germany as well.

Band member Rick Nielsen retrospectively revealed his perspective on the production of “The Flame” and why the band was initially so against it. He wrote that he thought was a “terrific song,” before adding, “It’s good. Probably more good than bad on it.”

As for the story about him not liking it at all, Nielsen went on to say that it was really because the record company had already gotten the band to record multiple other songs for the new album.

He said, “We recorded about 10 different things. It’s like, ‘Why didn’t we do this one first?'” Either way, it was clearly worth it, as the song earned Cheap Trick huge success and popularity, helping a few later singles perform almost as well.

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Years later, the song is still a favorite for music fans. Many love the lyrics and story of the song in particular, with lines like, “Whenever you need someone/ To lay your heart and head upon/ Remember, after the fire, after all the rain/ I will be the flame.”

Billboard even included “The Flame” on its staff-created list of the “Best Rock Love Songs” of all time. The publication listed it at No. 40, writing that the song is “a passionate and stirring vow of devotion that became Cheap Trick’s only Hot 100 No. 1, and a staple of wedding receptions.”

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In the late 1960s, Pamela Des Barres stood at the very center of the rock and roll revolution as rock and roll’s ultimate muse.

Des Barres lived, loved, and created alongside some of the music industry’s biggest icons. But among all her legendary ties to classic rock royalty, few connections captivated fans quite like her passionate, high-profile romance with Led Zeppelin‘s lead guitarist, Jimmy Page.

Now, exactly 57 years after her last studio release as a founding member of Frank Zappa‘s all-girl singing group, the GTO‘s, Des Barres has stepped back up to the microphone. She is releasing a brand-new track—and its lyrics pull back the curtain on the sweeping rock romance that helped define an entire era.

Classic rock fans might think they know the whole story behind her Led Zeppelin romance. But her latest recording proves rock’s ultimate insider still has secrets to share.

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In a new Instagram post, Des Barres shared details of the song in a revealing caption, accompanying a teaser video. She wrote, “Hi dolls! I was thrilled to be back in the studio singing again after 57 years!”

She continued, “‘Come Into the Storm’ is a song I wrote after I let my heart break over Jimmy Page, and it feels pretty incredible to finally bring it to life all these years later. We were so young!”

Des Barres concluded, “A huge thank you to my dear friend Genie Morrow and Sputnik the Band. The band released their own version this summer, and then they brought me into the studio to record this new version together. And we made a music video for it too!”

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In the late 1960s, Des Barres was the undisputed queen of the Sunset Strip scene, forming deep, lasting connections with rock royalty as a groupie and the ultimate insider, affectionately coined Miss Pamela. Among her most famous whirlwind love affairs was her passionate romance with Page, whom she met just as the legendary British rock group was conquering America.

Decades later, Des Barres pulled back the curtain on her high-profile history with Page and the rest of the rock world in her bestselling 1987 memoir, I’m with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie. Her candid storytelling transformed her from a backstage legend into a celebrated author.

“Come Into the Storm” will be released on September 25, 2026.

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From McDreamy to McSteamy, Grey’s Anatomy‘s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital has been heartthrob headquarters for over two decades. When season 23 premieres this fall, hearts will likely be racing over the new guy in town.

After two longtime characters left Grey’s Anatomy in the season 22 finale — Teddy (Kim Raver) and Owen (Kevin McKidd) — actor James Wolk will become the newest member of the iconic medical drama’s cast, per Deadline.

James Wolk at Paramount+’s “Happy Face” New York Screening held at DGA New York Theater on March 18, 2025 in New York, New York.

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The outlet reported on September 4 that Wolk will play Seth Norton on Grey’s Anatomy, described as “a handsome, arrogant surgeon-turned-businessman whose focus on the bottom line never wavers.” Norton owns a “luxury care medical center” called Olympic Regent Health, where his patients “pay out of pocket for elevated care.”

Wolk’s new gig is one of many roles keeping him busy these days. He currently appears on Ryan Murphy’s FX drama The Shards, will soon be seen in Vought Rising (Prime Video’s prequel to The Boys), and will also have a recurring role on AMC’s 2027 NASCAR series Thunder Road alongside Dennis Quaid and Chase Stokes.

James Wolk Says His Hallmark Role ‘Changed the Course of My Life’

The Mad Men and Zoo alum has landed many plum TV roles since graduating from Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance in 2007. But his first standout role was portraying Brad Cohen in the 2008 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie Front of the Class, which premiered on CBS before airing on Hallmark Channel.

Front of the Class was based on the true story of Cohen, who defied the odds by becoming a second-grade teacher, and eventually being named Teacher of the Year. It was quite a feat after being diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age 10, and facing years of uncontrollable vocal tics and physical movements. Wolk studied extensively to play the role, which made a lasting impact on him.

In 2021, Wolk told Modern Luxury, “I would say my favorite role was the first big break I got, which was a movie about a guy with Tourette syndrome called Front of the Class. … Up until that point nothing was really breaking for me, but it was one of those moments where I went in for this audition, got this role and it started my career. But it’s also because of that film that I met my wife. So that specific audition definitely changed the course of my life.”

Front of the Class is available to stream via Hallmark+. Meanwhile, the new season of Grey’s Anatomy premieres on October 15 at 10 p.m. ET.

Actress Teri Hatcher is stepping into a new role as editor-in-chief.

She’s set to take over from her former Desperate Housewives co-star Vanessa Williams in the West End’s stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, playing the feisty Miranda Priestly, starting next month.

The Golden Globe-winning actor will head Runway Magazine at London’s Dominion Theatre from Oct. 20 through Feb. 6, 2027. Following Williams’ departure on Sept. 19, Debbie Kurup will play the role in the interim before Hatcher takes the reins later this year.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to play some pretty formidable women throughout my career, but very few can compare to THE Miranda Priestly,” said Hatcher, per Radio Times.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining The Devil Wears Prada in the West End. Miranda is intelligent, commanding, and has a glorious way of putting you in your place while being funny at the same time,” she continued. “Her dialogue is unforgettable, her confidence is contagious. These are the kinds of roles one loves to play. I can’t wait to embrace Miranda’s sharp wit, fierce ambition, and iconic style, and share her story on a stage with a new audience every night.”

Former Bond girl Hatcher made her musical theater debut in 1999 as Sally Bowles in the U.S. national tour of Sam Mendes’ revival of Cabaret, and more recently played Morticia Addams in The Addams Family.

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The Devil Wears Prada musical opened in Dec. 2024. Featuring music by Elton John, the stage production is based on the 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt. The story follows aspiring journalist Andy as she enters into the chaotic and prestigious world of high fashion through an assistant position to Runway magazine’s editor-in-chief.

In 2026, a much-anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, was released, with Streep, Hathaway and Blunt reprising their roles.

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Few travel headaches ruin the start of a trip quite like standing beside an empty baggage carousel watching the luggage belt grind to a halt. For travel writer and founder at Jen33Travel Jen Curnutt, the final straw wasn’t just airline delays—it was watching other travelers mistakenly walk out of the terminal with her personal belongings.

“I originally began traveling with only carry-ons because I worried that the airline would lose my bags,” Curnutt shares. “My bigger issue these days is that I’ve had another passenger take my checked bag by mistake not once, but twice. The first time was more understandable because I had a plain black bag, but the second time shocked me. I was traveling with an incredibly distinctive Patagonia rolling fishing bag with unusual colors and a large fish on the side. I had never seen anyone else with that bag, yet someone still managed to mistake it for their own and leave the airport.”

That second mix-up cemented a permanent lifestyle shift. For the past decade, Curnutt has traveled carry-on only, stepping straight off the jet bridge and heading out into her destination without a backward glance.

“I love being able to step off the plane and immediately start my trip. I don’t have to make my way to baggage claim and wait, pay checked-bag fees, or wonder whether my luggage made the connection,” she says. “Traveling with only a carry-on eliminates that possibility and gives me much more freedom and peace of mind.”

Fitting weeks of travel into a single overhead bag, however, requires ruthlessly weeding out the dead weight that clutters most suitcases. Here are the five items Curnutt refuses to pack anymore—and the one game-changing item she relies on for every single journey.

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View this post on Instagram 5 Things She Stopped Packing 1. Extra Shoes

Footwear is heavy, rigid, and consumes more volume than almost anything else in your luggage. Curnutt learned early on that tossing in “options” is a recipe for an overstuffed suitcase.

“Extra shoes have been something I stopped packing a long time ago. They are heavy, bulky, and take up more space than almost anything else,” Curnutt explains. “I limit myself to the pairs I know I will wear and plan outfits around them. I also wear the largest or heaviest pair on the plane. If I do need to pack extra tennis shoes or boots, I always fill the space inside them with socks or other small items.”

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2. Full-Size Toiletries

Sacrificing precious carry-on space for giant bottles of shampoo or lotion is an automatic dealbreaker.

“There is no reason to sacrifice valuable carry-on space for large bottles,” says Curnutt. “I transfer my regular products into travel-size containers, use contact lens cases when I only need a small amount, and rely on toiletries supplied by the hotel when possible. If I am traveling for an extended stay, I can almost always buy toiletries upon arrival.”

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3. “Just-in-Case” Items

The hypothetical wardrobe—the extra sweater, the formal backup outfit, or gear for an activity that isn’t actually on your itinerary—inevitably returns home untouched.

“I stopped packing for every unlikely possibility. Extra outfits, another sweater, or something I ‘might’ need almost always comes home with me having never been touched,” Curnutt admits. “I now pack for my actual itinerary, reminding myself that I can usually purchase an unexpected necessity if it ends up that I truly forgot something. I’ve found it’s far easier to overpack than to forget something essential.”

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4. Clothing That Only Works With One Outfit

If a piece can’t pull double or triple duty, it doesn’t earn a spot in the bag.

“If an item can only be worn once or one way, it generally doesn’t belong in my carry-on,” Curnutt notes. “I think of packing as creating a small capsule wardrobe. Choosing interchangeable pieces in the same color palette gives me more outfit combinations with far fewer clothes.” She leans heavily into versatile neutrals with a single accent hue, ensuring every top seamlessly coordinates with every bottom.

5. Bulky Cases and Containers

Oversized hard-shell organizers and rigid cosmetic boxes steal valuable cubic inches and add needless weight to your rollaboard.

“I no longer pack bulky jewelry boxes, cosmetic cases, or oversized product packaging,” Curnutt says. “Jewelry rolls, small pouches, travel-size bottles, and contact lens cases organize the same items using far less space.”

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The 1 Thing She Always Packs

When it comes to her absolute non-negotiables, Curnutt relies on a small set of smart organizers—led by high-performance compression packing cubes.

“My carry-on non-negotiables are a compression packing cube for bulky clothing, a jewelry roll, and a compact toiletry bag filled with products I’ve transferred into travel-size containers,” Curnutt explains. “If I’m packing wrinkle-prone, structured pieces like button-down tops, I also bring a slim garment folder. Each item either creates more room, keeps me organized, or protects my clothing without adding unnecessary bulk.”

Her packing system pairs two distinct techniques to get the maximum efficiency out of every corner of her suitcase.

“For a smaller carry-on, I use a combination of rolling my clothes and compression packing cubes. Rolling allows me to tuck clothing into the gaps inside my carry-on and maximize every inch of space,” she says. “I reserve compression packing cubes for bulky items, like sweaters, that take up a lot of room but can easily be compressed.”

By paring back the extras, rolling everyday essentials, and letting compression cubes flatten the fluffiest layers, Curnutt proves you don’t need a massive checked trunk to travel comfortably—just a smart strategy and the freedom to get up and go.

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Nine months after his death, Rob Reiner was posthumously honored with an Emmy for his work on The Bear. He won the award in the Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category.

Presenter Wendi McLendon-Covey accepted the award on Reiner’s behalf during a minute-long standing ovation, saying, “We all wish he was here.”

Reiner’s posthumous win marks his third Emmy win. His first was won in 1974 for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his role in All in the Family, and in 1978 for the same show.

In The Bear, Reiner played Albert Schnurr, a restaurant and business consultant in season 4. In an interview with People last year, Reiner revealed that fans have Jamie Lee Curtis to thank for his role.

“She had told me she was on the seasons before, and then when I was asked to do it, I said, ‘I don’t know,’ and she said, ‘No, you’ve got to do it! It’s really fun!'” Reiner said, who played exes with Curtis on New Girl.

Reiner said that The Bear ended up being “so much fun to do.”

“It’s fun to act, and I love acting because it’s no worries,” he said to People. “You just show up and do your work.”

In December, Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home — their bodies were discovered by their daughter, Romy Reiner. Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, for which he pleaded not guilty. The case is still ongoing, with a pretrial scheduled for Sept. 15.

Romy made her first public appearance last month. She and her brother Jake Reiner paid tribute to their parents by throwing the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game, noting on Substack that he’ll “never go to Dodger Stadium again without feeling [his] dad’s presence.”

An edited version of the first two nights of the Emmys will air on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. (ET), and the 78th Emmys broadcast will air on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. (ET) on NBC.

Prince William and Kate Middleton may be royals but they still can’t resist a bit of reality television.

Royal biographer Robert Hardman compared the leadership styles of the late Queen’s direct heirs to throne, William and his father, King Charles, in his most recent book, Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Story.

“The heir to the throne is less of a traditionalist than his father, but he is less of a radical, too,” Hardman wrote about Prince William. “The King is the one who still enjoys sitting up writing letters into the night, whereas Prince William’s idea of a fun evening, says one of his team, is to ‘sit down with the Princess in front of The Traitors.’”

The royal couple are not the only fans of the Traitors. The U.K. version of the series was the most watched most-watched British game shows of all time after its premier in 2022.

Last fall, Prince William opened up in one of his most transparent interviews with Eugene Levy on the Apple TV+ series The Reluctant Traveler. He spoke about almost everything from his parent’s divorce to Middleton’s cancer diagnosis.

Levy and the prince walked around Windsor Castle as he discussed his son George one day becoming the King of England.

“It’s an interesting question, and it’s a big question, that one,” he said. “Because there’s lots of things to think about with that.”

The prince continued, “Obviously, I want to create a world in which my son is proud of what we do, a world and a job that actually does impact people’s lives for the better. That is caveated with, I hope we don’t go back to some of the practices in the past that Harry and I had to grow up with — and I’ll do everything I can to make sure we don’t regress in that situation.”

“I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good,” he said. “And I embrace that, and I enjoy that change — I don’t fear it. That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical change, but changes that I think that need to happen.”

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As Matthew Lawrence looked across our screen during our sit-down, he put it best: it felt like looking at the Marvel Cinematic Universe of 1990s television stars.

Sitting before me were the faces that shaped our collective youth, including Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Clarissa Explains It All, Melissa & Joey), Joey Lawrence (Blossom, Melissa & Joey), Matthew Lawrence (Boy Meets World), Keshia Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show), Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills, 90210), Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven), and Jodie Sweetin (Full House). Together, they are taking sledgehammers to honey oak cabinets, mauve-centric living rooms, and loud patterns on HGTV’s Totally ’90s House.

For me, this was far more than an interview, it was the culmination of a lifelong pop-culture obsession that defined my entire career (which I also document in detail on my Substack, The Teen Mag Time Machine).

In the summer of 1999, I stood in a Walmart aisle at 2:00 a.m. right before graduating college and saw Melissa Joan Hart on the very first cover of CosmoGIRL!. The moment I saw that neon-yellow cover, I knew with complete certainty that I had to work there (a dream I went on to live).

Confessions of a ’90s Fangirl: Am I Still Grounded Because of Brian Austin Green?

But first things first. I was a massive, diehard, all 10 seasons fan of Beverly Hills, 90210. Naturally, when Brian Austin Green popped up on screen alongside Jodie and Beverley, the first thing I had to do was get a decades-old confession off my chest!

You see, in a decade (the 90s) without smartphones, GPS, rideshare apps, or social media, 13-year-old me and my friend decided that meeting Brian Austin Green in downtown Miami was a matter of life and death. Alas, neither of our parents were available to take us. No problem! Just a few months earlier we’d successfully navigated an autograph signing to meet Luke Perry (with parental permission and adult supervision). So we did what we had to do: lie to our parents, sneak out, and hop on unfamiliar public transit to meet Brian.

The good news? We met Brian. The bad news? Our bus back home never showed, we were completely stranded in downtown Miami, and we ultimately had to call the police just to get home. Telling Brian this story nearly 36 years later—while Jodie Sweetin and Beverley Mitchell dissolved into giggles—was peak surreal joy.

And yes, I still have the newspaper clipping about that fated appearance Brian made (sadly my face did not make it into the piece).

Trading Walkmans for Tin Cans: What Their Kids Think of ’90s Tech

One of the best parts of Totally ’90s House (which airs Wednesdays on HGTV and streams the following day on HBO Max) is the teams communicate ’90s-style, from clunky car phones to messages via VCR cassette tapes. Those relics are what made the ’90s so special. And with Gen Z and Gen Alpha rediscovering the beauty of physical media, the cast shared hilarious stories of their kids tackling retro tech.  

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With Totally ’90s House tasking both teams with updating era-specific homes without destroying their nostalgic character, how would they renovate the iconic TV homes that we visited them at each week?

Joey Lawrence had no love lost for the Russo family living room on Blossom. Melissa Joan Hart, meanwhile, has her sights set on decluttering Sabrina Spellman’s famously witchy, Victorian bedroom and making sure Clarissa never has to explain her lack of closet space!

The Ultimate ’90s Power Couple: Why the Cast Can’t Stop Singing TLC

You cannot talk about the 90s without talking about TLC.  On Totally ’90s House, the girl-group royalty connection hits very close to home. Matthew Lawrence is famously dating Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, making them the undisputed dream couple for anyone who came of age in the decade.

And during our conversation, the mere mention of TLC instantly set off the group (especially Melissa who was bummed that Matthew didn’t hook her up with tickets when the group came to her town!) 

Craving more backstage secrets, set confessions, and unfiltered ’90s nostalgia from Lauren? Head over to her Substack, The Teen Mag Time Machine, for more exclusive bonus footage and deep dives!  Follow back here each week on Parade.com!

Life looks a lot different for Sister Wives star Janelle Brown today.

Fans of the TLC series have been tracking every milestone of her independence ever since she split from her spiritual husband, Kody Brown, in 2022. The couple, wed for nearly 30 years, are parents to six children.

In the years since their split. Janelle clung to her religious beliefs and said she was still open to polygamy. However, declared she was uninterested in romance and wanted to focus on herself after years of pouring her energy into her family, which included her sister wives, Meri Brown, Christine Brown Woolley, and Robyn Brown, and their shared children.

However, on August 18, Janelle hard-launched a new romance on Instagram with a man known only as Pete. Her reveal sent TLC fans into overdrive.

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Janelle continues to give fans a look at her new life with Pete, but her latest update pulled back the curtain even further. Addressing fan rumors head-on, the reality star delivered a candid response that made her true feelings completely unmistakable.

She posted, “We had a free afternoon and decided to check out a local winery. We had a glass of wine, sat in the shade, and listened to the music. It was such a beautiful day. We decided then that whenever we had a Sunday free, we would find a way to spend it together doing something like this.”

A fan responded, “I hope he is very good to you, and that you both are happy.” Janelle declared, “He is, and we are.”

Other followers cheered the reality star on in her new romance. They shared their remarks in the post’s comments section.

“I am so FREAKING happy for you. I am in tears. You always said you had no desire, weren’t looking, and then look what happened. IT happened!! Good for you! You deserve it, Janelle! You have raised a beautiful family, and now it’s your turn!” exclaimed one fan.

A second viewer wrote, “You look so beautiful, and are glowing with happiness.” A third Instagram user penned, “When you least expect it, it will happen. Happy smiles look amazing on you!”

“You have a such a good heart. And you deserve to be so happy,” concluded a fourth Sister Wives viewer.

A release date for Sister Wives Season 21 has yet to be officially announced by TLC. It is unclear whether or not Janelle’s new romance with Pete will be a featured storyline this season.

Related: ‘Sister Wives’ Needs a Major Twist to Survive Beyond Season 21, Says Fans

Actor James Stewart never really had a decade in his acting career when he wasn’t very busy, but during the 1940s, when he really solidified his star power, the actor churned out an impressive number of hit films.

While plenty of his movies are included on many lists showcasing the best films of all time, one of his first huge hits was the critically-acclaimed 1940 romantic comedy movie The Shop Around the Corner.

The flick is based on a Hungarian play called Parfumerie by Miklós László and follows two people who work at a leather goods store in Budapest and thoroughly dislike each other. Unbeknownst to either of them at first, they are falling in love with each other through anonymous letters written back and forth.

In the original movie, Stewart plays the male lead named Alfred Kralik, while actress Margaret Sullavan plays the female lead, Klara Novak. Other cast members include Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut, and Sara Haden, among others.

If this plot sounds familiar to any rom-com fans, the movie went on to inspire a more modern adaptation known as You’ve Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

When The Shop Around the Corner was initially released, it didn’t perform too well at the box office, although critics liked it. Photoplay called it “a gem of a movie, packed with charm, finely drawn characters and superb acting. It’s directed with the touch of insight and of delicate humor.”

Highlighting the performances in particular, the publication said of the two leads: “Stewart turns on his usual brand of boyish charm with enormous success, while Miss Sullavan plays to perfection the almost drab Klara whose spirit is superb, and whose pseudosophistication is pathetic but comic.”

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Over time, the public opinion of The Shop Around the Corner has only gotten more positive. On the popular movie rating site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an almost perfect rating of 99%. It was also added to the National Film Registry in 1999.

Over the years, there have been many remakes and adaptations of the film. The first was the musical film In the Good Old Summertime, starring Judy Garland and Van Johnson, which came out in 1949. There’s also the Broadway musical She Loves Me from the early 1960s.

The most famous adaptation is arguably Nora Ephron‘s 1998 film, which has become a classic in its own right, while there have been a few others as well.

Related: 1967 Paul Newman Movie, With a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Ranked Among ‘Best Movies of All Time’

All Shall Perish, the iconic deathcore band from California, is officially making its long-awaited comeback after releasing a new single.

The band, composed of lead vocalist Hernan “Eddie” Hermida, rhythm guitarist Ben Orum, lead guitarist Chris Storey and drummer Matt Kuykendall, is celebrating a major milestone as they proudly present their new music, “Be As Kings, Be As Gods.”

With the track serving as their first new single since 2011, the band is already gearing up for its first full-length album in 15 years, following the release of its fourth studio record in the same year.

In an Instagram update, All Shall Perish shared a glimpse of their new song with fans and also teased a large collection of songs that they have been working on.

Hernan “Eddie” Hermida of All Shall Perish performs during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival.

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“We never stopped writing music; we have tracks on tracks on tracks that we can’t wait to show you!!! Thank you all so fkn much for everything; we are back, it’s on, LFG!!! NEW SINGLE ‘Be as Kings, Be as Gods’ the caption reads.

The new track is expected to appear on the upcoming fifth album, which will follow the band’s 2011 record This Is Where It Ends.

Adding to the announcement, the band also updated supporters about its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform that allows artists, musicians, creators and filmmakers to raise funds to bring their creative projects to life.

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As for All Shall Perish, the crowdfunding campaign will support their first new full-length album in 15 years.

“If we hit our crowdfunding goal, we are going to drop a SECOND SONG!!! We are nothing without you guys, so fk the labels and the BS, let’s do this new album together!! YOU THE LABEL NOW!!!!” the band shared.

Based on the band’s Kickstarter page, they have already raised over $32,000 as of this writing, toward the campaign’s $75,000 goal.

In a special message to fans and supporters, All Shall Perish spoke about why it took them 15 years to release a new album.

“Fifteen years, FIFTEEN YEARS you have been waiting for new music,” the message reads. “Every single day on the internet, you let us know that just disappearing was unacceptable; you never let us forget that you were there, waiting… thanks for that btw…it kept us going through these seemingly endless years of lawsuits, fights, and setbacks.”

At the same time, they also took the opportunity to express their gratitude to fans who have kept motivating them to continue.

“We are finally blessed to be here with NO label, NO contracts, NO manager, NOTHING but YOU, the amazing fanbase that has waited too long and has done nothing but support us as we finally found a way to return! and we have quite a story to tell you about the last 15 years, the years before that and more importantly: the future,” the band said.

It can be recalled that All Shall Perish’s long period of inactivity followed Hermida’s departure to the band in 2013 to join Suicide Silence.

Two years later, the band announced a reunion of members, following a legal dispute involving the control over the band’s name, unpaid royalties and other assets.

This also paved the way for the band’s revamped lineup.

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Guilt Trip, the five-piece hardcore band, is keeping the momentum going as it maps out a North American tour for this fall.

The band, formed by members Jay Valentine on vocals, Jak Maden and Sam Baker on guitars, Tom Aimson on drums and Lily Kilcoyne on bass, announced their return with an exciting surprise.

In an Instagram post, Guilt Trip unveiled the 16-date North American run, which will kick off in Iowa on Nov. 27, followed by shows in Kansas, Nebraska, Montana and more before wrapping up in Indiana on Dec. 16.

“NORTH AMERICA. We will be back this NOV/DEC for round 3 of 2026!” the caption reads, along with the official poster for the upcoming tour.

Lastly, the Manchester hardcore outfit is bringing two bands, Gates To Hell and Mauled, to join them as supporting acts on select dates.

Jay Valentine of Guilt Trip performs as part of the Hellfest Open Air 2026

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In the comment section, the quintet teased fans with the possibility of more shows next year, hinting at additional North American dates to come.

“Yo, if your city isn’t on here… it’s because we’re already planning to be there early next year! This one is for the b market warriors,” they remarked.

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Earlier this year, Guilt Trip embarked on their spring tour, which ran from March 31 to April 23, 2026.

The event also marked their first-ever co-headlining tour in the U.S. and Canada, as they shared the stage with Malevolence.

The duo performed in around 17 cities, including Detroit, Buffalo, Montreal, Toronto and more.

Guilt Trip’s North American Tour Dates

Nov 27 Des Moines, IA @ xBK (no Mauled)
Nov 28 Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
Nov 29 Omaha, NE @ Reverb
Dec 1 Billings, MT @ Pub Station
Dec 3 Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
Dec 4 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
Dec 5 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Dec 6 Portland, OR @ High Limit Room
Dec 8 Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club – Basement
Dec 9 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall (no Mauled)
Dec 11 Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad (no Mauled)
Dec 12 Amarillo, TX @ Rockwell Event Center
Dec 13 Oklahoma City, OK @ Farmers Market (no Mauled)
Dec 14 St. Louis, MO @ The Duck Room (Blueberry Hill Duck Room)
Dec 15 Louisville, KY @ Portal (no Gates To Hell)
Dec 16 Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi

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Pamela Anderson was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late 1990s. At the time, there was no cure.

The Baywatch actress opened up about her experience with the viral infection during the amfAR Gala in Venice.

“It was a death sentence. That’s what my doctor told me — that I probably had around 10 years to live,” she said, according to Variety. “I’m sure that colored and corrupted my decisions. It was not fear of death, but fear of what might happen to my young children. It turned my life inside out.”

The cure for hepatitis C came out in 2011 and in 2015 she was “hep C free,” she shared, adding that “it took everything I had in my bank” to pay for treatment. On Sunday night was given amfAR’s Award of Courage. The nonprofit organization is focused on ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic but has also done work researching and advocating for hepatitis C.

“But my experience of shame and guilt was also an unconscious journey. It stays with me; it haunts me,” she said. “And just like the sexual abuse that I endured as a child, it felt like it was carved into my forehead: Damaged goods. And I presented myself as such.”

Anderson explained she has yet to “fully recovered” from her diagnosis, but has “finally come to terms” with it.  

“My truth has come through my work, finding ways to express myself through the arts. It gave me the ammunition I needed, a fertile life to use and play in,” she concluded. “I’m not a victim, I’m a victor. I am strong and capable, more now than I could ever dream of … I’m not the damsel in distress, no matter how easy that role is to play.”

On Monday, Sept. 7, Chrissie Hynde, a legendary musician, singer, and songwriter, is celebrating her birthday. The frontwoman of the beloved rock band the Pretenders officially turns 75 years old.

Hynde is best known for her long career as a founding member of the Pretenders, creating the group back in the late 1970s. She’s the only member of the band to be featured on all the albums and the only living member of the original line-up along with Martin Chambers. Chambers left the group for a period of time during the 1980s and ’90s, returning in 1994.

Throughout the 1970s, Hynde tried multiple times to join rising rock bands, but in the end, she created her own demo tape that got attention in 1978 and formed her own band. The group quickly found success, with their first single, a cover of The Kinks song “Stop Your Sobbing,” breaking into the Top 40 in the U.K. in 1979.

The Pretenders, led by Hynde, kept getting bigger with each new release, and their debut studio album, Pretenders, found success worldwide. The Pretenders created many hit songs, like “Back on the Chain Gang,” “I’ll Stand by You,” and “Brass in Pocket.” Over the years, the lineup of the band has changed a bit, and Hynde remains the only constant.

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Hynde finally released her debut solo album, Stockholm, in 2014, with three more to follow. She has also collaborated with plenty of other music legends, like Frank Sinatra and Cher.

The Pretenders have released 12 studio albums so far, with the latest being Relentless in 2023. The band has also been nominated for four Grammys, and Hynde was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Pretenders in 2005.

Hynde has also pursued a successful solo career. She released her debut solo album, Stockholm, in 2014, with three more to follow. Hynde has also collaborated with plenty of other music legends, like Frank Sinatra and Cher.

Her latest release is the 2025 Duets Special album, which features duets with Brandon Flowers, Debbie Harry, Shirley Manson, and more.

Related: 1982 Rock Song, Written by Bruce Springsteen, Among ‘Greatest Rock Song Lyrics of All Time’

During the Monkees’ heyday in the late 1960s, Micky Dolenz sang lead on the majority of the songs recorded for records and seen on The Monkees TV show. But Davy Jones also performed on his share of hits—and his first foray came in 1967. The song was “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You,” and while Jones had previously sung on the group’s album tracks, this was his first lead vocal on an A-side single.

Written by Neil Diamond, “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” features a catchy acoustic beat, tambourines, hand claps, and a sing-along chorus about sharing the blame in a failing relationship. The song sounds way more upbeat than its lyrics let on, but it’s the Monkees, after all. “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1967, but its release wasn’t without controversy.

Monkees manager Don Kirshner was excited to introduce the Davy Jones-fronted single to the world, so much so that he rushed to record and promote it without getting the proper approvals.

Jones recorded the song with session musicians in New York City— without fellow Monkees Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, or Peter Tork present, according to American Songwriter. Kirshner then ordered a picture sleeve to be printed up using an old photoshoot that no one approved. The music manager also had promotional pressings of the “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” single printed with “My Favorite Monkee – Davy Jones Sings” on the label, and he released the song in Canada.

Kirshner was ultimately fired for the unauthorized record release and for forbidding the band to play their own instruments.

RELATED: The Monkees ‘Best Song of All Time’ Became a No. 1 Hit  Twice

Jones once addressed Kirshner’s involvement in the single.

“They put a single out at this point in Canada, you know, ‘My Favorite Monkee, Davy Jones ‘ or something, you know,” he said in the 2000 documentary Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story. “They put “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” out, or a Neil Diamond tune. But then obviously, you’ve got all these publishers that own the rights to these songs, whether they be the top songwriters, and they must be making phone calls to Kirshner and to the music department of the studio, you know, wanting to get their artists’ songs into the show or own our records, so… and I knew nothing about any of that. “

While Jones would later have a bigger hit with the No. 1 song “Daydream Believer” in December 1967, “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” still holds a special place in fans’ hearts nearly 60 years later.

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