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Cast your mind back to September 2025, when a surprising hit landed on Prime Video. Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke starred in The Girlfriend, a psychological thriller based on the same name as the book by Michelle Frances.

It became a huge hit, especially in the United Kingdom, where it became the top-rated drama on Prime Video. It also amassed more than 25 million views, making it clear that viewers wanted more.

Yet, there was no second season ordered. The series seemed to be quietly canceled, although it looks like it was destined to be a limited series. It was based on a singular book, after all.

Amazon Announces Plans for ‘The Girlfriend’ Sequel Series

Instead of a second season, Amazon has announced that it will opt for a sequel series instead. Titled The Boyfriend, it will follow a new set of characters as a standalone series.

It looks like Amazon is going the way of FX with anthology shows instead, such as American Horror Story and American Crime Story. STARZ did something similar with The Couple Next Door, which was renewed for a second season but followed a completely different set of characters, bar one. 

While The Boyfriend is destined to be a standalone series for now, it doesn’t mean that it can’t connect to The Girlfriend in some sort of way. Daniel was left learning the truth about Cherry’s secrets and lies after finding a secret recording.

Themes of Masculinity in ‘The Boyfriend’

The new series is set to follow themes of masculinity. If it goes anything like the first season, it will involve multiple characters telling lies, keeping secrets, and acting for their own personal gain. Will it be a complete gender swap, with a father going head-to-head with his daughter’s new boyfriend? That remains to be seen.

As of right now, there is no writer attached to the new project. Talks continue.

For now, all six episodes of The Girlfriend are on Prime Video, and there is always Frances’ novel to delve into to read the source material. There isn’t a follow-up in this universe from Frances.

Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks, who both starred in The Hunger Games trilogy from 2012 to 2015, recently sat down for Variety’sActors on Actors series. During their talk, the pair got candid about their relationship with the hit franchise, which turned Hutcherson into a household name.

When speaking about their time filming the original movie, Banks said, “I felt like your auntie. I was everyone’s auntie. And then I really got to relax on the second one, because there were a lot more adults my age. Obviously, The Hunger Games was life-changing for you and Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth. What was that like? We had so much fun on the press tours.”

Hutcherson responded, “It was crazy. It was such a massive machine, and it was such a formative time of my life. We all went through so many changes together. We leaned on each other, hard-core. It was really intimidating. I’m from a small town in Kentucky. I started acting when I was a kid because I liked the idea of making movies. Fame was never on my radar — and then I was thrust into that world in such a big way. It was a lot.”

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Hutcherson continued, “For a long time, I was resentful toward it, because I didn’t want that kind of attention.”

However, he revealed that he no longer feels that way. “I was chip-on-my-shoulder angry about it. With years of perspective, I have grown to appreciate it so much,” he said, then went on to speak about how excited he is for the new movies.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be in theaters this November. It follows a young version of Haymitch Abernathy, who was originally portrayed by Woody Harrelson. He will be portrayed by Joseph Zada in the newest film.

Hutcherson and Banks are appearing in new projects, as well. Banks has been starring in The Miniature Wife, a science fiction romcom on Peacock about a woman who shrinks after a failed lab experiment. Meanwhile, Hutcherson is appearing on the HBO comedy, I Love LA, which is about a close friend group who gets together after spending years apart.

The Grateful Dead built their reputation as one of America's most beloved live bands, but one song from 1970 helped change the course of their career forever.

"Uncle John's Band," released on the band's landmark album Workingman's Dead, never became a No. 1 hit. In fact, it only reached No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100. Yet the song accomplished something far more important for the legendary rock group: it introduced the Grateful Dead to a much larger audience and helped pull the band through a difficult period both creatively and financially.

Today, the track remains one of the band's signature songs and is widely recognized as one of the defining recordings of the early 1970s.

The Grateful Dead hang outside their practice studio the New Potrero Theater in 1968.

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Written by Jerry Garcia and lyricist Robert Hunter, "Uncle John's Band" first appeared on Workingman's Dead, released on June 14, 1970. The song showcased a side of the Grateful Dead that many listeners had never heard before. Instead of lengthy psychedelic jams, the group embraced acoustic guitars, close vocal harmonies and folk-inspired melodies.

Before Workingman's Dead, the Grateful Dead were known for highly experimental albums such as Anthem of the Sun and Aoxomoxoa. While those records earned the band a loyal following, they were expensive to make and left the group deep in debt.

According to David Browne, author of So Many Roads: The Life and Times of the Grateful Dead, the band's financial situation played a major role in their musical transformation.

"They had just come off of Aoxomoxoa, which was a very costly record," Browne said, according to Forbes. "They were deeply in the hole financially to Warner Bros., to close to $200,000."

The band responded by simplifying its approach. Instead of spending months in the studio, the Grateful Dead rehearsed the songs beforehand and recorded the album quickly.

"It was a wonderful convergence of different needs that had to be met musical and financial," Browne explained. "They recorded it in roughly two weeks."

Jerry Garcia later described the goal behind the album.

"We'd spent so much time and so much money working on our second two records, and we didn't want to go through that experience again, definitely," Garcia told Warner Bros. in 1988, per Far Out Magazine.

The result was an album that sounded more rooted in folk, country, and Americana than the band's earlier psychedelic work.

For bassist Phil Lesh, the stylistic shift represented a fresh start.

"That was a turning point," Lesh once said of Workingman's Dead. "It was kind of exciting to focus, to make such a left turn."

Although "Uncle John's Band" did not become a major chart smash, it achieved an important milestone. The single became the Grateful Dead's first song to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 69 in September 1970.

The success of Workingman's Dead was quickly followed by American Beauty later that same year. Together, the two albums elevated the band's profile and became the most celebrated releases in the Grateful Dead catalog.

While the group would not enjoy another major commercial breakthrough until 1987's "Touch of Grey" reached the Top 10, "Uncle John's Band" laid the foundation for that future success.

The song remains a cornerstone of the Grateful Dead legacy. It earned a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll" and continues to be celebrated as one of the band's defining works.

More than 50 years after its release, "Uncle John's Band" stands as proof that a song does not need to reach No. 1 to change a band's future.

Related: ’80s Rock Band Is Suddenly Climbing the Charts 37 Years After No. 1 Hit

Machine Gun Kelly has always been known for his unique sense of style, be it eye-catching jewelry, vibrant outfits or unique tattoos.

Yet even then, the 36-year-old singer can sometimes blur the line between art and fashion and genuine health risks, as happened to be the case for MGK's harrowing blackout tattoo transformation.

In a recent interview with Billboard Canada, the world-famous rapper discussed how his painful blackout tattoo eventually triggered some serious health issues, including yellowed skin and difficulty moving some parts of his body.

“After the first week, we hit my lymph nodes around my armpits and shoulders, and I got really sick," MGK said. "My skin was turning yellow. I wasn't able to sleep. I stopped being able to move certain parts of my upper body."

In spite of the severe medical issues he suffered from the procedure, Machine Gun Kelly said that he exited the transformation "extremely inspired."

“Not just because of what I had done, but because of what I had to overcome," the musician explained.

As those familiar with tattoo terminology might know, a blackout tattoo is an extensive procedure that involves saturating large sections of one's skin with solid black ink.

As MGK mentioned, most tattoo artists recommend that the procedure took about two years to complete, avoiding any health risks that might about from the tattoo's application. Rather than wait two years, however, MGK decided to undergo the process in a "near impossible" two months.

“I was looking for a change that wasn't just a sound wave,” MGK said of the reasoning behind his tattoo procedure. “It had to be something physical."

Above all else, MGK said he wanted to achieve a more lasting consistency in his physical appearance, rather than continuing to live on with the various conflicting tattoos he had all over his body.

"I saw death and drugs in all these patterns that I was literally writing on my body,” the singer said. “There were happy tattoos, sad tattoos, holy tattoos, hellish tattoos. It was like my bipolarity was screaming off my skin.”

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman stars Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are giving fans an inside look at what could have been with the scrapped reboot of the beloved series.

Seymour and Lando, who played Michaela Quinn and Byron Sully on the CBS Western, respectively, opened up about the rejected 2020s revival ahead of their onscreen reunion in Acorn TV's Harry Wild Season 5, premiering June 22.

"At this point, the Native Americans aren’t so much in our town, they’ve been driven away, so we’d have that going," Lando told TV Insider on Wednesday, June 10. "But also I think, in a relationship that goes that long, we all know that there’s times when we drift apart. The danger has always been before, in Dr. Quinn, it was an outsider, it was a bad guy. But now, it’s between us two."

Lando said he liked that Dr. Quinn was in a "different" place in her life in the reboot script, with no kids and a practice that had also changed. Viewers would have also found Sully in a new stage of life, as "a lot of his world's changed completely."

"The wolf that he always had, represented kind of like the Native American, and that whole culture was slowly going away, and so his life’s changed drastically, and they drifted apart a little bit at that point," he revealed.

Seymour chimed in that bringing Dr. Quinn and Sully back together would have been "the ultimate" drama and romance and "incredibly interesting" for the audience.

“[Dr. Quinn's] career is now changing, and [Sully's] career has definitely changed,” Seymour went on, “but now he has an actual career, and the kids are now taking over, and they have different ideas."

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman originally aired for six seasons on CBS from 1993 to 1998 and was followed up by movie sequels in 1999 and 2001.

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You don’t need to splurge on a new couch or embark on a full-blown home makeover to make your space feel like summer has shown up. Sometimes, it’s the tiniest swaps that do the most — like a sweet planter or a nature-inspired bedding set that makes everything feel a little more seasonal. If you’re in the mood for a low-effort refresh with high payoff, the Deogos Small Wooden Bird Desk Lamp checks all the boxes.

Right now, Amazon has this little light on sale for just $14, marked down from $20 for a limited time. It’s a small-but-mighty accent that adds a cozy glow and a touch of cottagecore charm, making it an easy way to freshen up your space.

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This lamp is designed as a softly stylized bird, blending sculptural charm with warm ambient lighting. Its body is split between a smooth, glowing white form that acts as the light source and a wood-grain exterior that wraps over the top like a natural “feathered” shell. The wood finish has a light oak tone with visible grain patterns, giving it an organic, handcrafted feel, while the rounded, minimal silhouette keeps it modern and playful. 

The bird’s head is gently curved with a small, pointed beak and a carved eye, adding detail without breaking the clean lines. It stands on a matching wood-grain pedestal base that flares slightly at the bottom for stability, but it can also be detached and hung on the walls or ceiling using the provided ring. When lit, the white portion emits a soft, diffused glow that feels cozy and calming — perfect for a bedside table, desk, or a shelf.

Beyond its looks, it’s surprisingly functional. A simple tap on the top lets you cycle through three color temperatures — bright white for clarity, neutral for everyday tasks, and a warm glow that’s perfect for winding down — while a long press adjusts the brightness to your liking. 

It’s cordless and rechargeable, powered by a 2600 milliampere-hour battery that fully charges in just a few hours, with a discreet port tucked beneath the tail. As a final thoughtful touch, the top includes a small well for essential oils, so you can add a few drops and let it double as an aroma diffuser, bringing a calming scent into your space.

Dubbed as a “delightful way to light up any area” by shoppers, this “cute-as-pie” lamp has earned plenty of praise in the reviews section. “While being beautiful, this bird is so utilitarian, has so many settings, and goes with just about any decor,” one shopper wrote, adding, “The controls are easy to use and self-explanatory — just touch, and hold for brightness or dimming!”

Another reviewer highlighted that “even unlit, it is really a great addition to decor,” pointing to its “adorable” design and “sleek” wood-grain look. 

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At just $14, the Deogos Small Wooden Bird Desk Lamp proves that small updates can make a big impact. Add it to your Amazon cart and give your space a literal glow-up.

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If you’ve been staring at videos of Royal Caribbean’s next massive, record-breaking megaship, waiting to book your own spot on board for the next big family vacation, you're about to get your chance. The cruise line just officially took delivery of its brand-new vessel, Legend of the Seas, fresh out of the shipyard in Finland.

To mark the milestone, more than 1,200 crew members and partners came together at the shipyard for a handover ceremony. "This new ship reflects the strength of the vacation ecosystem we are building—combining industry-leading ships, innovative technology and exceptional experiences for our guests," said Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.

While it's technically the third sibling in the mega-popular Icon Class, this one has a massive trick up its sleeve that changes the game entirely for anyone planning a big multigenerational trip.

Up until now, if you wanted to experience this specific class of ship—think distinctive "neighborhoods," the largest waterpark at sea and endless entertainment—you were strictly limited to standard loops through the Caribbean. But for its grand debut on July 4, Legend of the Seas is staying right in Europe for the summer, running gorgeous seven-night itineraries out of Barcelona and Rome.

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"Those looking to get the most out of their vacation can have it all with Legend's combination of adventure-packed experiences and incredible destinations in Europe and the Caribbean," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean.

Imagine exploring the Colosseum with the grandkids or sipping wine along the French Riviera by day, and then returning to a floating resort that actually has something to keep every single age group happy at night. It is the ultimate compromise for families who want a cultural European summer but dread the logistics of packing and unpacking a multi-generational crew across three different countries.

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Built-In Variety for All Age Groups

The real magic of a ship this size for a large family getaway is that nobody has to compromise. If you want a quiet, breezy afternoon with a book, you can head to Central Park, an open-air neighborhood lined with more than 30,000 living plants, walk-up champagne windows and live acoustic music. If the kids and grandkids need to burn off some serious energy, they can tackle Category 6, a sprawling top-deck waterpark featuring six massive waterslides, or brave Crown’s Edge, a cliffside skywalk and zip line suspended 154 feet above the ocean.

When you want to gather the whole crew back together for dinner, you aren’t stuck waiting for one massive dining room table every single night. The ship features a record-breaking 28 different dining spots. You can book an elegant evening that transports everyone back to the golden age of cinema at the Hollywoodland Supper Club, or take the grandkids on a wild five-course journey inside Royal Railway—Legend Station, an immersive restaurant simulation themed around the historic Silk Routes.

Related: Royal Caribbean Reveals Details of its Next Megaship, Legend of the Seas

Broadway-Caliber Entertainment and Easy Caribbean Planning

The entertainment lineup is equally geared toward broad age appeal. The main theater is playing host to full-scale productions of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and America’s Got Talent LIVE on Legend of the Seas. Down in the vessel's massive ice arena, a high-energy skating show called "Fusion" is set to debut, while the iconic AquaDome will host "Shockwave," a jaw-dropping mix of high-diving and aerial choreography.

If Europe isn't on your radar for this summer, you don't have to wait too long to catch it closer to home. In November, Legend of the Seas will make its big transatlantic crossing down to its winter homeport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From there, it will transition into a mix of six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Southern Caribbean getaways—and yes, every single one of those tropical sailings includes a full day at Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Whether you want to sneak away to the adults-only Swim & Tonic pool or book one of the massive, multi-level family suites equipped with their own in-room slides, bookings are officially open on Royal Caribbean's website.

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Skeleton Crew is a short story collection from Stephen King that contains 18 short stories and two novellas, including The Mist. This compilation also contains the horrifying tale that Collider recently named the scariest Stephen King short story. It’s called “The Jaunt.”

“The Jaunt” was originally published in a 1981 edition of The Twilight Zone Magazine. It takes place in the future where instant teleportation is common and is referred to as jaunting. However, passengers must be unconscious when they’re making the trip because their minds cannot handle the journey. They will either die or go "insane" if they remain awake.

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This story, which is less than 30 pages long, can be read in one sitting—but it has stuck with many readers for life.ScreenRantcalled the ending scene the “scariest and most haunting in any book of his I've ever read.”

Spoilers ahead! At the end of this story, which tells the tale of a father taking his family to Mars, there’s a twist. Even though his children were warned about the dangers of jaunting while conscious, his son held his breath while getting the knock-out gas so he could remain awake during the trip. When they arrive on Mars, he comes out drooling with white hair, screaming, "Longer than you think, Dad! Longer than you think! Held my breath when they gave me the gas! Wanted to see! I saw! I saw! Longer than you think!" Then he claws out his own eyes as the attendants take him away.

Related: 2009 Stephen King Novel Named One of His ‘Most Suspenseful’ Took Him 3 Decades To Write

As one Reddit user said, “King is often at his best in the short form. So many of his shorts, including this one, have stuck with me for years.” Another said, “I’m generally not a huge King fan, but in my opinion, 'The Jaunt' may be the best horror of any form. It’s so short and simple and deeply horrifying regardless of who you are. There are no cheap tricks or imagery/descriptions used to scare. It’s just a simple concept that is downright terrifying.”

Some other stories that made the list of the “Scariest Stephen King Short Stories” were “Survivor Type,” which is about surviving on a deserted island, and “The Raft,” which takes place on a raft in the middle of a lake.

One of rock music's most well-known ballad writers was born in Arnold, Nottingham, 76 years ago to the day. Becoming a 1980's icon as part of a soft rock duo, Graham Cyril Russell released more than a few love songs that have stood the test of time.

Russell made a name for himself as one of the top soft rock icons of the era as the lead guitarist of Air Supply, alongside singer Russell Hitchcock. Forming out of Melbourne, Australia, Russell has sold over 10 million records worldwide as part of the soft rock duo.

With a career spanning decades, Air Supply originally formed in 1975 with its founding members while rehearsing the Australian production of the musical Jesus Chris Superstar. A majority of the band's hits were written by Russell, with their debut track being "Love and Other Bruises" in 1976. The track was a hit in Australia, but wasn't promoted due to their obligation to the stage production.

It wasn't until 1979 that the band released their concept album, Life Support, that they gained more noticeable recognition. They released "Lost in Love," with Russell having written the track in 15 minutes, and skyrocketed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The rest was history as Russell would develop more charting hits for Air Supply. They released "All Out of Love" and then their first No.1 Billboard Hot 100 track, "The One That You Love" in 1980. Russell would then develop powerhouse ballads like "Sweet Dreams."

Air Supply soon became a staple power ballad group of the era, with hit songs that touch on relationship breakups, love stories, and emotional heartache. In Russell's career with the band, he's credited with seven songs, all of which became hits. Back then, Russell explained that the era needed heartfelt songs.

"When you turn on the television, the radio, you get hit with all this negativism, political strife, wars," Russell told the Winnipeg Sun. "People want something soothing as an alternative. They're fed up with strife. They want to go back to the romance and the basics, what we sing about."

Hitchock has even admitted that Russell was the right person to be the band's lead songwriter, saying the guitarist never actually wanted to be the lead singer in the first place.

“Songwriting for me has always been organic,” said Russell to Valley News. “I’ve never even thought about if it would sound the same. I honestly never thought about it. The songs just came out, and I’ve been writing songs for 55 years. Consequently, because I’m not conscious sounding about them, I don’t think any two sound the same. They are all of the same genre, and that’s the nature of music."

Decades since Russell founded Air Supply, their biggest hits are still considered soft rock anthems and ballad staples. They've even been used in pop culture hits throughout the years.

The Brady Bunch star Susan Olsen is taking a walk down memory lane to relive some of her favorite guest stars to ever appear on the sitcom—including one comedy icon who made a lasting impact.

Olsen, who played youngest daughter Cindy Brady on all five seasons of the beloved sitcom, told ReMIND that of all the celebrities to guest on The Brady Bunch, her favorite was comedian Imogene Coca.

"I knew a lot of classic TV stuff," Olsen, 64, told the outlet in an interview published on Thursday, June 11. "I wasn't that familiar with her, but it was really amazing to me that she was so shy, and then she had a hard time rehearsing. Then once the cameras were on, just changed, went right into the performance. I was fascinated with her."

Following the episode, Olsen said Coca was "sweet enough" to send the cast Christmas cards, and she still remembers her as a "special" person. Coca died in 2001 at the age of 92.

Olsen was only about 10 years old when she worked with the Your Show of Shows actress, who was already a household name and Emmy winner when she guested on The Brady Bunch episode "Jan's Aunt Jenny" in 1972. In the episode, Jan Brady (Eve Plumb) worries she'll grow up to look like her great-aunt after noticing the older woman's resemblance to herself in a younger photo, but she eventually learns that her Aunt Jenny (Coca) is someone she'd be lucky to take after.

Olsen also named The Brady Bunch guest stars Desi Arnaz Jr., Davy Jones, and Joe Namath as favorites over the years. Jones famously played himself in the 1971 episode "Getting Davy Jones," while Arnaz and Namath also appeared as themselves in 1970's "The Possible Dream" and 1973's "Mail Order Hero," respectively.

Olsen noted that Namath was "surprisingly fun and friendly and nice," and that she remembers him as "so sweet."

Have the Magnolias poured their last margarita, or is another trip to Serenity in our future? That remains to be seen as Netflix has not yet renewed the feel-good series centered on best friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue for a sixth season. However, showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson has hinted that there's more to explore.

"I know exactly the juicy stories that we want to tell," Anderson previously teased to Parade. "Our characters grow and change — but they do it together."

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JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who plays Maddie Townsend on the show, would also welcome the chance for Sweet Magnoliasto bloom for a sixth season.

"If the fans show up and reaffirm that it’s something they want to see, I believe Netflix will be supportive of another season," she told Parade ahead of Season 5. "Everybody involved would love to land the plane in a celebratory way with a sixth season."

While fans eagerly await a renewal announcement, here's everything we know about a potential Season 6 of Sweet Magnolias.

How to watch Sweet Magnolias

Sweet Magnolias has streamed on Netflix since debuting in May 2020. Seasons 1 through 5 are currently available on the streaming service.

Related: ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Star Heather Headley Reveals the Secret Struggle That Threatens Helen and Erik’s Wedding (Exclusive)

When would Season 6 of Sweet Magnolias premiere?

If a potential sixth season follows the same annual release pattern as Seasons 4 and 5, it's possible it could arrive some time in 2027. The most recent season, Season 5, premiered June 11, 2026.

Related: JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases Season 5 of ‘Sweet Magnolias’: ‘The Most Romance and Drama We’ve Ever Had’ (Exclusive)

What is Sweet Magnolias based on?

The show is based on author Sherryl Woods' book series of the same name.

Who is in the Sweet Magnolias cast?

The ensemble cast of the Netflix series stars:

JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend

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JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan

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Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan Heather Headley as Helen Decatur

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Heather Headley as Helen Decatur Dion Johnstone as Erik Whitley

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Dion Johnstone as Erik Whitley Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox

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Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox Brandon Quinn as Ronnie Sullivan

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Brandon Quinn as Ronnie Sullivan Chris Medlin as Isaac Downey

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Chris Medlin as Isaac Downey Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons

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Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan

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Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend

Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend

Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend 

Related: ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Star Brooke Elliott Teases Dana Sue’s Marriage Is Heading for a Breaking Point in Season 5 (Exclusive)

Burning questions we need answered in Season 6 of Sweet Magnolias

Season 5 had a sweet ending for Helen and Erik, but it also raised questions about the state of Dana Sue and Ronnie's marriage. In the finale, Brooke Elliott's character admitted that she didn't know whether she was leaving her husband. Could Dana Sue be interested in Clark Bellson (John Gabriel Rodriquez), who certainly seemed interested in her this season. Also, why was Tyler Townsend trying to FaceTime Annie while she was at Helen and Erik's wedding?

By the end of Season 5, Annie is gearing up to head off to college. So in Season 6, how is Annie faring away from her beloved Serenity, and is she dating Noah (Aidan Merwath)? Meanwhile, how is Dana Sue coping as an empty nester with Annie at school?

Looking ahead, another season could bring Cal's baseball team to life and see newlyweds Erik and Helen become foster parents. With plenty more to explore and explain, here's hoping Season 5 wasn't our last visit to Serenity!

Related: 'Sweet Magnolias' Season 5 Boss Reveals What Happens When Maddie Leaves Serenity — and What It Means for Her Marriage (Exclusive)

Frank Beard, one of the longtime members of the legendary band ZZ Top, is marking a major milestone as he turns 77.

Born on June 11, 1949, the Texas native is widely recognized for his distinctive musical style, especially his "Texas Shuffle" drumming and electrifying solos that gave the group its powerful rhythmic backbone.

With his decades-long career in music and legendary status in the rock scene, here’s a look back at his remarkable journey.

Like many legendary musicians, Beard started with humble beginnings and big dreams before eventually making a name for himself on the global stage.

He started as a member of several underground bands, including The Cellar Dwellers, The Hustlers, The Warlocks, The Outlaws and the impostor band The Zombies alongside Dusty Hill, who later became his bandmate in ZZ Top.

Elwood Francis, Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform at Stiefel Theatre on August 06, 2025 in Salina, Kansas.

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At the time, the duo briefly toured as part of a fake "Zombies" lineup since the original group had disbanded after releasing the album Odessey and Oracle.

The duo, along with an unscrupulous promoter, took this as an opportunity to create a fake touring group, with Mark Ramsey and Sebastian "Seab" Meador later joining the lineup.

"I was told [the Zombies] didn't exist — that they were only a studio sound," Ramsey told BuzzFeed in 2016. "I was just excited and flattered. I'd only been playing for a few years and the other guys were pro-level at that point. I didn't look at it as anything more than a chance to have some fun, hang out with some cool guys, learn some songs, go somewhere outside of this Hillbillyville, and earn a little money."

After a series of successful tours, the Zombies scam came to an end following legal issues and media exposure.

This prompted Frank Beard to move on to another band and he was fortunate enough to become part of ZZ Top, which was under restructuring at the time.

After replacing drummer Dan Mitchell, he recommended Hill for the group after bassist Billy Ethridge left due to personal issues.

The trio achieved major success after releasing their third studio album, Tres Hombres, in the early 1970s.

From then on, the band’s iconic songs became staples of rock music as several of their singles charted internationally.

This includes "Legs" and "Sleeping Bag", their highest-charting songs, with both peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Following their commercial success, ZZ Top, with the lineup consisting of Gibbons, Beard and Hill, earned several historic distinctions.

This includes setting a Guinness World Record for being the longest-running active rock group with no lineup changes.

They maintained their core trio for more than five decades.

On top of this, the band was formally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Related: '70s Rock Legend Once Refused $1 Million Offer to Change Iconic Look

Country music star Zac Brown has been announced as the performer of the United States National Anthem ahead of the highly anticipated UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House this weekend.

The news was shared by The Country Wire on Instagram, which revealed that Brown will take the stage alongside the United States Marine Band before the historic fight card begins.

"Zac Brown will perform the National Anthem alongside the United States Marine Band ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House this Sunday," the outlet wrote in its announcement.

The appearance adds another major moment to Brown's growing involvement with UFC Freedom 250 festivities, one of the centerpiece events tied to America's 250th birthday celebrations.

US country singer Zac Brown arrives for the 51st American Music Awards.

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According to UFC, Brown and the Zac Brown Band are already playing a significant role in the weekend's activities. The Grammy Award-winning group is scheduled to perform live during the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on Saturday. The band is also part of a new limited-edition merchandise collaboration with UFC inspired by classic rock tour apparel and the energy of fight night events.

UFC previously confirmed that Zac Brown Band would perform the National Anthem before the fights, describing the performance as a moment that will help set the tone for what organizers are calling a historic event.

The UFC Freedom 250 event is expected to take place on the White House grounds and is part of broader celebrations connected to the nation's semiquincentennial anniversary. Organizers expect thousands of spectators to attend the event, while additional fans will watch from nearby viewing areas.

Brown, whose full name is Zachry Alexander Brown, is the co-founder and lead singer of Zac Brown Band. Throughout his career, he has earned widespread recognition for combining country, Southern rock, folk, and bluegrass influences into a signature sound that has attracted fans across multiple genres.

His appearance at the White House event places one of country music's most recognizable voices at the center of one of the year's most talked-about sports and entertainment spectacles.

The announcement comes just weeks after Brown made headlines for a major personal milestone.

In May 2026, Brown married jewelry designer Kendra Scott in a private wedding ceremony in Greece. Reports indicated the couple exchanged vows at the Canaves Epitome Resort in Santorini in front of a small group of family members and close friends.

With UFC Freedom 250 drawing national attention, his rendition of the National Anthem alongside the United States Marine Band is expected to be one of the event's defining moments before the first fight begins.

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Bringing her signature warm and inviting style to everyday home goods, the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection is filled with adorable accent pieces that bring a touch of personality to any space. Just in time for summer, Walmart has marked down several of the line's stylish ceramic planters to as low as $7. With options ranging from petite vessels for succulents to shiny glazed pieces perfect for fresh blooms, you can refresh your patio, fill a sunny windowsill, or create a cozy indoor display without breaking the bank.

Reviewers consistently praised the quality and versatility of these planters, and many loved how they instantly make a space look more polished. The variety of sizes and colors available at such affordable prices makes it easy to mix and match throughout your home or outdoor spaces, giving your plants an upgrade ahead of the summer season. Read on to check out a few of our favorites — all currently priced under $12.

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This bowl-shaped planter with handles on either side has a 1.9-quart capacity that's ideal for holding petite flowering plants like hyacinths or sprawling varieties like pothos. A high-fired glaze gives this planter a glossy, summer-ready sheen. The teal option is the lowest price at just $7, but this planter also comes in cornflower or black for just a few dollars more, priced at $8 and $10, respectively.

One shopper who repurposed this planter into a candle holder raved, "I love how it looks on my dining room table." Beyond the "charming" look, reviewers appreciated the ergonomic design of these planters, commenting that the handles made it easy to move their plants around.

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With its modern column shape with lightly textured sides, this planter makes a stylish statement. Normally retailing for $20, it's currently on sale for just $8. 

Shoppers called the soothing teal color "gorgeous," noting that it adds a bit of coastal energy to any shelf, table, or outdoor corner. A drainage hole with a plug on the bottom helps prevent overwatering, making it a practical choice for keeping plants living indoors or outside happy and healthy.

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This sweet smaller option features delicate handles and a charming chalice-shaped silhouette. The pink color is currently on sale for just $12 (down from $17), while the dark green option remains at full price. It’s the ideal size for growing succulents and herbs or using as a decorative accent on nightstands and bookshelves.

Among reviewers, the handles were a frequent highlight for their practicality. One shopper said this planter looked "so chic" and added a "perfect pop of color" to their room.

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If you're repotting your spring sprouts ahead of summer or have brand new blooms to display this season, Drew Barrymore's ceramic planters at Walmart can give your plants a stylish home. Snag them now while they're on sale for under $12!

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When was the last time you gave thought to your current curtain configuration? As it turns out, your drapery and its accompanying hardware could be playing more of a role than you might think in making your home or apartment appear dated. Here, three interior designers outline five common mistakes that people make with their window treatments that end up being detrimental to a space. You'll want to make an effort to avoid these design decisions at all costs!

1. Ornate Rods and Finials

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Overly ornate window treatments are no longer in vogue, and this concept applies to more than just your actual curtain style; you'll want to evaluate your hardware carefully, too. "Decorative finials had a strong moment years ago, but today we lean toward simpler, more timeless hardware," says Burcu Ercetin, the founder of Design & Curations. "The goal is to let the drapery and the room speak rather than drawing attention to the rod itself."

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Also seen as heavy and ornate, swagged valances are generally considered to be so last century. "They block light, add unnecessary extra layers and scream 1990s," says Alex Kinion, the founder of Grounded Homes. These days, a clean look is best.

3. Flowy Curtains

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Curtains that are too long end up giving off an antiquated look; today, curtains that just kiss the floor are seen as the most current. "While a slight touch feels elegant, curtains pooling two to three inches or more on the floor often feel formal and outdated," Ercetin says.

At the same time, make sure that your currents aren't too short, either, Kinion cautions. "Drapes that sit inches off the floor or a drapery rod that hangs too low or too narrow date a room like nothing else can," she says.

4. Improper Curtain Rod Placement

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As Kinion stated above, drapery shouldn't hang too narrow in a room, though this often occurs due to improper curtain rod placement. "The rod should hang about halfway between the top of the window and the ceiling," the designer advises. It's best if you can extend it at least 12 inches on either side of the window, too, she adds.

Curtain rods also shouldn't be hung too high above a window. "For standard-sized windows that have a foot or so between the top of the frame and ceiling, the proper placement would be to hang the curtain four to six inches below the ceiling," says Sophia deDomenico, the founder of Et Sal Interiors. "This will instantly open up the room and make it feel more grandiose."

5. Busy Geometric Patterns

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You'll want to hold back on installing curtains that boast intense geometric patterns. "Large-scale geometric prints can quickly date a room and often compete with other design elements," Ercetin says. However, there's no need to feel as though your options are now limited—there are plenty of other great curtain styles to choose from. Some of the designer's favorites include simple solids, curtains made from linen and velvet and plaids, stripes or soft floral elements, depending on a room's style.

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A popular English rock band called the Animals churned out a bunch of hits during the '60s and beyond, but one particular song of theirs has an interesting story behind it. The track, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," was originally released in 1965 as a single, and soon enough, it was rising on the charts and becoming a fan-favorite.

The song started as a demo written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Initially, they planned to give the song to the Righteous Brothers to record, before Mann shared an interest in recording it himself after he got his own record deal. In the end, neither of them got the song because the Animals recorded it first. It's lucky for them that they did, as it ended up being one of the group's biggest hits.

As happens with a lot of musical artists, there were multiple takes recorded of the song in the studio. In this case, there was a mixup with the versions that led a different version of "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" to be released in the U.S. than the rest of the world. EMI, the Animals' parent record company, sent the wrong version to the band's U.S. music label, MGM Records, and it ended up getting officially released.

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Thankfully, the two versions aren't too different. The main difference is a change in one line of lyrics, with the U.S. version saying, "See my daddy in bed a-dyin'," while the U.K. version said, "Watch my daddy in bed a-dyin'." The U.S. version was included on a number of releases in the years after, and when it was later dictated that the U.K. version be used on everything, fans of the other version complained about the change. It ended up included again on a couple of other compilation albums.

Luckily, when the song was first released, the two different versions didn't hinder its success in any way. "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" reached No. 2 on Canada and U.K. charts, while it peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. Decades later, Rolling Stone included it on its 2004 version of the "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.

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“There's a Kind of Hush,” which was written by Les Reed and Geoff Stephens, was originally recorded by The New Vaudeville Band in the 1960s. Although the song was a hit in Australia and South Africa, a more popular version was released in the US a few years later by The Carpenters.

When The Carpenters remade this song in 1976, they titled it “There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World).” This was a track on their seventh album, A Kind of Hush. The song rose to No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached No. 1 on the easy listening chart.

However, Richard and Karen were not huge fans of their remake. In the liner notes in one of their compilation albums, Gold, Richard said, “One of Karen's and my favorite songs from the '60s. In hindsight, however, even though our version was a hit, I wish we'd never recorded it. Here are three reasons why: (1) The original was, and is, perfectly fine. (2) Our foray into the oldies should have ended with the medley featured on side 2 of Now & Then, 1973. (3) The use of a synthesizer in some of our recordings has not worn well with me, on this track, or just about any other track on which I used it.”

Related: 1967 Classic Rock Song, With a Distinctive Guitar Riff, Became a Recognizable Anthem

Karen died in 1983 when she was only 32, due to heart failure caused by her struggle with anorexia. In a 2021 interview with Closer Weekly, Richard said, “Karen was silenced way too soon. She’d be 71 now, and I’m certain she’d be absolutely fabulous. We would have had hundreds of recordings we’d already done, and we’d still be making more. That’s what I miss.”

When speaking about her struggles, he added, “It had gotten so bad that she had to lie down between shows. Nonetheless, she continued to sing as beautifully as ever.”

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Monica McNutt, who serves as the lead radio analyst for the New York Knicks and is a studio analyst for MSG Network, found herself at the center of a fast-moving controversy Wednesday night after a hot-mic moment during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals captured her dismissing Taylor Swift's presence at Madison Square Garden.

Swift, who attended the Knicks-Spurs matchup courtside alongside actress Mariska Hargitay and members of the Haim sisters, was shown on the jumbotron to a roaring crowd reaction. That's when McNutt, apparently unaware her microphone was live, could be heard saying 'Is that Taylor Swift down there? She's not a Knicks fan, get out of here girl.'

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The clip, captured by a fan inside the arena and posted to social media, spread almost immediately. By Thursday morning, Barstool Sports had amplified the moment and Swifties had arrived in force across X and the comments sections that followed.

McNutt is a respected basketball voice with deep ties to New York as a Georgetown alum who has contributed to ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and CBS Sports Network in addition to her Knicks broadcasting work, and the comment was clearly not meant for public consumption. But the rapid spread of the clip reopened a conversation that has followed Swift (and many other high-profile personalities) through every major live sports event she's attended. Namely, whether her celebrity presence is seen as welcome, neutral, or an intrusion.

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Swift has been a Knicks fixture this postseason, attending multiple playoff games through the Finals run. She showed up for Wednesday's Game 4 wearing a blue-and-orange shirt bearing the pun 'Stevie Knicks,' a detail fans celebrated widely as proof of genuine team spirit. The shirt and the full Knicks-fan presentation apparently didn't satisfy critics already convinced she didn't belong in the arena.

And though dismissing celebrities for publicly embracing a space or event is well-trod territory, Swifties responded as expected: loudly and at scale.

McNutt had not publicly addressed the clip as of Thursday morning.

Swift's attendance at Game 4 had a further connection beyond just Knicks enthusiasm. Madison Square Garden is the reported venue for her July 3 wedding to Travis Kelce, making her evening at MSG something of a preview of the arena where she's expected to say 'I do' in just over three weeks. Whether or not she's a Knicks fan by anyone else's definition, her relationship with that building is about to become considerably more personal.

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Ponderers, we're only one episode away from the series finale of The Way Home. Elliot (Evan Williams) and Kat (Chyler Leigh) celebrate New Year's Eve in 1925 as more twists and turns are revealed in their family's history.

Let's look into this week's episode, "Auld Lang Syne" and get a Parade exclusive sneak peek, too!

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What Is The Way Home About?

The family drama tells the story of three powerful women: Kat Landry (Chyler Leigh), Kat's teenage daughter, Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow) and Kat’s estranged mother Del (Andie MacDowell).

More than 20 years prior, life-changing events created a chasm in their family that time has yet to repair. Kat and Del still aren’t on speaking terms. Alice has never met her grandmother and is unaware of the reasons for their fractured family. When these three generations come together under one roof for the first time in more than two decades, a surprising discovery sets the trio on a path toward healing and helps them find their way back to each other.

Related: Everything to Know About the Final Season of The Way Home

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In "Tainted Love," last week's episode of The Way Home, Kat (Leigh) worked to piece things together in the present while Elliot remained in 1925, growing closer to Fern (Bianca Melchior) and Cliff (Dan Jeannotte), and hopefully his mother (Megan Follows). Meanwhile, Jacob and Abby decided to tell Del (MacDowell) about their relationship, and Alice (Laflamme-Snow) became concerned that a beloved friend may have uncovered her secret.

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In "Auld Lang Syne," this week's series penultimate episode of The Way Home, it's New Year’s Eve in 1925, Kat and Elliot are on hand to witness new twists and turns in some of Port Haven’s biggest mysteries, as surprising truths are revealed. Meanwhile, Alice sees the destiny of the Landry and Augustine families play out in another era, as more secrets come to light about Tessa’s (Kelsey Falconer) history.

Related: Alison Sweeney Investigates a Murder and Disappearance in New ‘Hannah Swensen Mystery’

When does episode 9 of The Way Home Season 4 premiere?

"Auld Lang Syne" premieres Sunday, June 13 at 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+.

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Where To Watch The Way Home

Want to catch up before the series finale? Seasons 1-3 of The Way Home are available to stream on Netflix. You can also watch through Frndly, Philo, or with a Hallmark+ subscription.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek of The Way Home Season 4, Episode 9

Take a look at this Parade exclusive sneak peek of this week's brand new episode of The Way Home below:

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Take a look at some select images from the next episode of The Way Home in the gallery.

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When Beach Boys member Dennis Wilson met Charles Manson in the late 1960s, he had no idea how connected his group would become to one of the most notorious murder sprees in modern history.

According to Biography, Wilson was living outside of Los Angeles, California, when, in 1968, he stopped to pick up two female hitchhikers on the Sunset Strip. He invited them back to his home, and the women told him about their guru, Manson.

One evening, Wilson saw that Manson had broken into his home. Appearing to mean no harm, Manson reportedly kissed Wilson's feet, and thus, an unlikely friendship was born.

At the time, Manson was reportedly looking to secure a recording contract. Wilson introduced him to several of his industry friends, not knowing how deeply disturbed his new acquaintance was.

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"Through Dennis and some of those gatherings, I met a lot of people with solid connections, including Terry Melcher, Gregg Jakobson and several others who liked my music enough to want to record and market me and my material," said Manson in the 1994 book, "Manson in His Own Words."

The Manson family was said to have moved into Wilson's home and would not leave, even after Wilson had ended his friendship with the group's members. He reportedly moved out, leaving his landlord to evict the group.

During that time period, Manson gave the Beach Boys a song titled "Cease to Exist."  Wilson rewrote some of the lyrics and the title to "Never Learn Not to Love," added it to their 1969 LP 20/20, and did not give Manson a writing credit, reported Rolling Stone.

"Never Learn Not to Love" was the B-side to the Beach Boys song "Bluebirds Over the Mountain," released in December 1968.

According to one of the rare times Wilson spoke of his interactions with Manson and his not being credited for the song, he said, “He didn’t want that. He wanted money instead. I gave him about a hundred thousand dollars’ worth of stuff."

Wilson added, “But I don’t think you should put that in your story. I see no reason the story should mention him at all.”

The Washington Post reported that shortly after their friendship ended, Wilson found a bullet on his bed. After Manson threatened his family, Wilson reportedly beat him up.

Manson's music career was at a dead end, having gotten nowhere with Wilson and Melcher, who lived at 10050 Cielo Drive in Benedict Canyon home with his girlfriend, actress Candace Bergen, reported ABC News. Shortly thereafter, Sharon Tate and her husband, Roman Polanski, rented the home.

To reportedly send a message to Melcher, who didn't give him a recording contract, Manson sent his followers to the home, reported TIME Magazine. Manson was said to have told Tex Watson to kill everyone in the house, including Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, and Steven Parent. The next day, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were murdered in their home.

The Tate-LaBianca murders occurred in August 1969, around a year after Wilson and Manson's physical altercation. Mike Love, Wilson's cousin, told ABC News, “For my cousin … our group member to be involved with that and to have the guilt associated with that, I mean, had to be a tough ... burden for him to carry for the rest of his life,” said Love.

Dennis Wilson died of an accidental drowning in 1983. Charles Manson remained in jail until his death in November 2017.

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