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CBS Reveals Its 2026-2027 Fall Schedule, Including a New 'NCIS' Series
CBS unveiled its 2026-2027 primetime schedule today with just two new dramas and one new comedy, but otherwise it was business as usual. The big surprise was the addition of a new series in the NCIS franchise: NCIS: New York, which will star LL COOL J, reprising his role as Sam Hanna.
In addition to NCIS: New York, the other new drama is Cupertino, and the new comedy is the previously announced Eternally Yours.
With its plethora of series, CBS is holding two of its fan favorites, Matlock and Ghosts, until midseason. Also being held will be NCIS: Sydney and the not-yet-seen Einstein, which stars Matthew Gray Gubler and had originally been planned for the 2025-2026 season.
“It really speaks to the strength of our schedule that we’re in a position to move bonafide hits like ‘Matlock’ and ‘Ghosts’ to mid season,” CBS entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said.
Yet to be renewed are unscripted series America’s Culinary Cup and The Road.
“The unscripted shows really are on a different timeline, so we will make decisions on those later on,” Reisenbach said.
Related: CBS Announces Replacement for ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
2026-2027 CBS Fall ScheduleMondays8 p.m. FBI
9 p.m. CIA
10 p.m. Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
Tuesdays8 p.m. NCIS
9 p.m. NCIS: New York
10 p.m. NCIS: Origins
Wednesdays8 p.m. Survivor
9:30 p.m. The Amazing Race
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Thursdays8 p.m. Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
8:30 p.m. Eternally Yours (NEW)
9 p.m. Elsbeth
10 p.m. Cupertino (NEW)
Fridays8 p.m. Sheriff Country
9 p.m. Fire Country
10 p.m. Boston Blue
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Saturdays8 p.m. Repeats
10 p.m. 48 Hours
Sundays7 p.m. 60 Minutes
8 p.m. Marshals
9 p.m. Tracker
10 p.m. Repeats
Midseason ScheduleEinstein (NEW)
Matlock
Ghosts
NCIS: Sydney
Related: Two New Cast Members Join Matthew Gray Gubler in New ‘Einstein’ Series
FALL 2026-2027 NEW SERIES INFO:NCIS: NEW YORK
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Legendary NCIS Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office, partnering with a roguish agent (Scott Caan) and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.
ETERNALLY YOURS
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Eternally Yours is a family comedy centered around Charles (Ed Weeks) and Liz (Allegra Edwards) – a vampire couple whose once-passionate romance has devolved into a pulseless marriage after 500 years together. Living in present-day Seattle with their oddball coven, they’ve settled into an eternal rut – until their daughter’s earnest human boyfriend unexpectedly enters their lives and forces them to confront whether their love can survive forever … or if forever is a life sentence.
CUPERTINO
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Cupertino is a David vs. Goliath legal drama set in the heart of Silicon Valley that follows a lawyer (Mike Colter) who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech startup. Refusing to back down, he joins forces with another recently fired attorney (Rachel Keller) to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.
EINSTEIN
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Einstein stars Matthew Gray Gubler as Lewis Einstein, the brilliant but directionless great grandson of Albert Einstein. He spends his days as a comfortably tenured professor until his reckless antics land him in trouble with the law and he is pressed into service helping a local police detective (Melissa Fumero) solve her most puzzling cases.
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Spielberg-Inspired Blockbuster Ranked No. 1 ‘Top Film With the Most Fans’
If there’s one thing as sure as the pull of a black hole, it’s that Christopher Nolanmovies require multiple watches.
From Memento to The Prestige to Inception, the helmer’s resume is full of riddles and mind-benders fans cannot get enough of. But for all the cerebral twists, one film stands apart for something far more human: Interstellar.
View this post on InstagramRanked No. 1, the sci-fi epic tops Letterboxd’s “Top 250 Films With the Most Fans,” a ranking that reflects how audiences keep returning to their favorite films long after opening weekend.
What keeps Interstellar at the top isn’t just scale; it’s heart. Nolan’s deepest dive into science on the big screen follows former NASA pilot Coop, played by Matthew McConaughey, on a mission to save humanity from extinction, but at its core is an emotional father-daughter story hinged on paternal guilt.
That emotional core was inentional. Taking inspiration from another sci-fi-with-heart auteur, Nolan injected the film’s screenplay with heartfelt moments using the spirit of Amblin films from the ’70s and ’80s, like Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Jaws. Fun fact: Spielberg was originally attached to direct Intersteller with a script written by Christopher Nolan’s brother, Jonathan Nolan (Westworld).
“I hired Chris Nolan’s brother to write the first and second draft for me, but it didn’t stick,” Spielberg told Empire, per Entertainment Weekly. Bowing out, he handed the project over to Christopher Nolan, adding, “Interstellar was a much better movie in Chris Nolan’s hands than it would have been in mine.”
“Steven went off to do another film, so it became available," Christopher Nolan explained in a February conversation with Timothée Chalamet per Variety. “I was excited by it. I was incredibly struck by [Jonathan’s] first act.”
To get the astrophysics, black holes, and time travel accurate, Nolan turned to Kip Thorne and Lynda Obst. But even more than getting Gargantuan and the Tesseract right, Nolan wanted audiences choked up during interactions between Coop and Murph.
For all its cosmic delight, Interstellar endures with fans because of its themes of family and love. The science draws us in, but it’s the feeling that keeps us watching. Again. And again.
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Christie Brinkley, 72, and Daughter Sailor, 27, Look Like Sisters on NYC Red Carpet
It's another day, another slay for ageless supermodel and entrepreneur Christie Brinkley, 72—and last night on the red carpet in New York City, next to her lookalike daughter, model Sailor Brinkley Cook, 27, was no different. The mother-daughter duo were photographed glammed up and gorgeous, attending the gala screening of the documentary Brunello: The Gracious Visionary, which celebrates the vision and life of fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli.
The two women coordinated perfectly in sparkly sequin black and cream Brunello Cucinelli suits. Brinkley wore a button-down organza blouse and Cook tastefully bared her midriff. Each had their own unique take on a glamorous blonde 'do.
Here's Christie Brinkley and daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook outside the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center:
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Brinkley and Cook posed together on the gala's red carpet:
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Sailor shared bunch of images of the fun night out via Instagram, touting her appreciation for the beloved fashion designer: "Endlessly inspired by Brunello. So honored to have spent a night draped in his designs, amongst so many icons (including my mama) to celebrate his lifes work."
View this post on InstagramChristie also shared her love for Cucinelli's brand and the man behind it: "Brunello has lived his exceptionally generous and beautiful life and how he filled his heart and soul carefully ... In his gorgeous documentary, “Brunello The Gracious Visionary” we can see that as he grew so did his love and appreciation of Art and nature and poetry and we get to see how all these loves are incorporated every inch of the way as he fulfills his exquisitely, beautiful dreams."
Make sure to click through all the images to see inside the incredible gala, too.
View this post on InstagramMore glimpses from the ladies' night out:
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Khloé Kardashian Calls Out Lamar Odom, Says She Regrets Joining His Documentary ‘as a Favor’
Khloé Kardashian is slamming her ex-husband Lamar Odom after appearing in his new documentary as a "favor."
Odom's documentary, Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, premiered on Netflix on Tuesday, March 31, where he reflected on his near fatal overdose in 2015. Kardashian was featured in the documentary to share insight on their marriage during that time, including taking care of Odom after the overdose.
However, Odom has since refuted some of Kardashian's claims made in the documentary, including that Odom's father allegedly did not want him on life support. Odom also attributed his recovery to God rather than Kardashian.
Kardashian spoke about appearing in the documentary in a Wednesday, April 15 episode of her podcast Khloé in Wonderland.
"I think what's pissing me off is, we did this, all good. I was done with this. I'm like, I'm never going to do another Lamar thing again, 'cause I'm all good. But now Lamar is doing press [and saying he's] annoyed with me. Claiming or insinuating that I'm a liar, all these things, discrediting me, saying that I wasn't the one that helped him," she said in reference to comments Odom made on the Today show on April 6.
Kardashian added, "I feel so dumb," and said she's "pissed that I'm even involved."
She revealed on the podcast that she was approached by Odom's team to participate in the documentary where she told them, "I want to make sure this is a positive piece. I don't really want to go down this road if it's negative. He's been through enough."
Kardashian continued, "Everyone was like, 'No, it's amazing. It's going to be really positive. He's the one doing it. He's the one asking.' I willingly do the Netflix thing for Lamar. I'm not getting paid one penny to do this. I have no dog in this fight. It doesn't matter to me if this documentary is made or not made. I don't care. And it's also not something I really want to talk about anymore."
She said that since appearing in the documentary she feels "played."
"All I did was tell the story that I was asked by you to tell, but now to, like, play in my face and now to act like I didn't do any of the things I did and insinuate I'm a liar is crazy," she said. "Do people think I like talking about this all day long? No, it's traumatic. I would never expose someone that was not for me to expose. I kept all of that to myself for 11 years, or whenever that was. I was asked by Lamar to do this documentary. I did it for him."
Kardashian said she believes Odom is refuting her claims since the public reception to the documentary has been polarized.
"For years, he was singing my praises, all this. I don't even need you to sing my praises. But you're not now going to s*** on me or now play in my face because you don't like the reaction and the response from the public," she said.
Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom is now streaming on Netflix.
Rafael Nadal’s Final Chapter Is Hitting Netflix—and Fans Aren’t Ready
Those of us that enjoy tennis debate who is the greatest player of all time of the sport. Among the male players, arguments can be made for Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and even up-and-comer Carlos Alcaraz. My personal favorite is Nadal, who dominated the clay courts, winning an unprecedented 14 French Open titles at Roland-Garros over the span of his career.
Nadal, who dominated tennis for two decades, was also plagued with a variety of injuries during that time. The King of the Clay Courts recently retired from the game and Netflix documented the end of his career and the beginning of his life after retiring from the game.
Read on for more about the 4-part documentary about Rafael Nadal as well as the other tennis coverage Netflix has planned for viewers including live tennis matches.
What tennis coverage does Netflix have planned?Netflix has two documentaries and one live event planned for tennis fans — RAFA, Chris & Martina: The Final Set, and the Six Kings Slam.
What is the RAFA about? Rafael NadalNetflix
In this 4-part documentary, Rafael Nadal faces the end of his stunning career and long-term home in tennis’ Mount Olympus with just one thing in mind: one last triumph. His final foe isn't a competitor, but his body. The documentary follows him in his long goodbye and, for the first and last time ever, he will share the intimate highs and lows that have turned him into one of the biggest athletes of all time. Check out the teaser trailer below:
Where can I watch RAFA?RAFA will stream exclusively on Netfflix.
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What is the release date of RAFA?RAFA premieres on Friday, May 29 on Netflix.
What is Chris & Martina: The Final Set about?For nearly two decades, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert defined women’s tennis. A rivalry marked by contrasting styles, personalities, and philosophies, they pushed each other to historic heights and captivated a global audience. Years after their final match, life delivered a challenge neither could outplay: Cancer diagnosed at the same time.
Through archival footage, intimate interviews, and behind the scenes access during treatment and recovery, the film explores how these elite competitors confront mortality, identity, and resilience. It reveals how the greatest rivalry in sports history evolved into something deeper, shaped by decades of shared history.
Where can I watch Chris & Martina: The Final Set?Chris & Martina: The Final Set will stream exclusively on Netfflix.
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When does Chris & Martina: The Final Set premiere?Chris & Martina: The Final Set premieres on Monday, Jun. 29 on Netflix.
What is the Six Kings Slam?The Six Kings Slam is an invitation-only tourney exhibition held annually in RIyadh, Saudi Arabia. It features six male players in a knockout style exhibition play with a potential prize pool of $6 million, one of the highest in the game.
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Will the Six Kings Slam be broadcast live?Yes. Netflix will broadcast live from the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fans will have the option to watch on demand after the live broadcast is over.
Where can I watch the Six Kings Slam?The Six Kings Slam will stream on Netflix.
When is the Six Kings Slam?This year's Six Kings Slam will be held in October though an exact date has yet to be announced.
Is Nick Dead on ‘The Young and the Restless’?
The Young and the Restless dropped a bomb on fans when Matt (Roger Howarth) told Adam (Mark Grossman) that Nick (Joshua Morrow) was dead.
Matt’s revelation came after Nick and Adam tried to use Riza (Tina Casciani) to get to the best of him. The Newman brothers were in Las Vegas trying to lure Matt out of hiding to keep Noah (Lucas Adams) and Sienna (Tamara Braun) safe by using Adam’s past as Spider as a cover.
It did not work. Instead, Matt saw right through their game and kidnapped Nick. Now he is telling Nick's family that Nick died of a drug overdose.
The timing was interesting as Adam and Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan), who arrived in Las Vegas out of fear for Adam, just realized Nick has had a drug problem for months. Nick has been hiding his addiction to painkillers after being in the horrible accident with Matt.
Y&R fans last saw Nick when he learned that Matt had kidnapped him and tied him up in a warehouse of sorts.
Matt’s declaration to Chelsea and Adam has raised the question of whether Nick is really dead. Neither Morrow norThe Young and the Restless has commented on whether Morrow is leaving the show.
The good news is that Morrow has been on the hit CBS soap for nearly 32 years and has no plans to leave anytime soon. Morrow just appeared on the Soapy podcast hosted by Days of Our Livesstar Greg Rikaart andThe Bold and the Beautiful star Rebecca Budig, where he admitted he loves his job and hopes to be around for a long time.
It’s unlikely the powers that be would kill Nick off in this manner, either. All signs point to Nick supposedly being dead as part of Matt’s latest reign of terror to make life for the entire Newman family miserable.
Nick Newman is a legacy character connected to one of the core families on the show. Adding to that, Morrow has been in the role for over three decades, so fans can rest assured Nick may be in trouble, but he likely isn’t dead.
The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS.
Kendra Scott’s Dainty Heart-Shaped Hoop Earrings at Amazon Are a Rare 50% Off Ahead of Mother's Day
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If you’ve scrolled the fashion side of TikTok or Instagram lately, chances are you’ve heard a thing or two about Kendra Scott. The designer has built a loyal following for her signature mix of polished, everyday jewelry that still feels special — think pieces that are easy to wear but never boring. It’s a brand that shoppers come back to again and again, whether they’re building out a collection or looking for a go-to gift.
What’s a little less common, though, is seeing those pieces on sale — especially at a steep discount. That’s why this deal on the Kendra Scott Emery Heart Hoop Earrings at Amazon stands out. Right now, they’re just $45, marked down 50% from their original $90 price tag. When something this timeless gets marked down by half, it’s well worth a closer look.
Kendra Scott Emery Heart Hoop Earrings, $45 (was $90) at Amazon Shop at AmazonThese earrings bring a playful, romantic twist to a classic silhouette, reimagining the classic huggie-style earring as softly sculpted hearts. Crafted in gold-tone brass, the hoops curve into a fluid, ribbon-like shape that hugs close to the lobe while still making a statement. At the center of each heart, a rectangular cluster of four baguette-cut cubic zirconia adds a flash of light-catching dimension seen from every angle, framed by a delicate halo of smaller stones that give just the right amount of sparkle. The contrast between the smooth, high-shine metal and the crisp geometry of the stones creates a charming and polished balance.
Designed with a secure push-back closure and a comfortably weighted feel, they sit snugly without feeling bulky, making them easy to wear from day to night. Because they sit close to the ear, they really shine when paired with open necklines like V-necks, scoop neck tees, and off-the-shoulder tops, where there’s space for them to stand out instead of getting lost in the look. They naturally frame the face, drawing attention upward in a subtle way.
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They also make an easy, thoughtful gift for just about any spring occasion, especially when you want something that feels a little more personal than a generic pick. Think Mother’s Day, birthdays, bridal showers, graduations, or even prom. Because they’re simple, timeless, and easy to wear, they tend to fit a wide range of personal styles, so you don’t have to second-guess whether they’ll get use out of them.
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'Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran Sparks Buzz With White Swimsuit Photo
Shark Tank star and business mogul Barbara Corcoran isn't about to sit back and keep her fingers crossed when she wants something. Ever since Martha Stewart appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2023 at the age of 81, the self-made millionaire has been trying to make her own cover happen and isn't giving up.
On April 15, Corcoran reposted a photo of herself posing in an orange cover-up over a white bathing suit -- the exact same color scheme Stewart wore as the 2023 cover model. The reality star first posted the picture in May 2023, with the words, "I can't cook, but I sure can swim." She reposted it again in April 2024. Judging by her Instagram caption this year, she doesn't seem likely to stop posting it anytime soon.
"It's that time of year again! Manifesting my cover next year," she wrote.
View this post on InstagramThe real estate mogul is all about self-determination. One of Corcoran's favorite stories to tell people is how she built her million-dollar real estate empire from $1,000. She credits her refusal to give up with her ex-boyfriend. After he dumped her for her secretary, he told her that she'd never succeed without him.
"I don't really think in the hindsight, when I think about it, that he meant it, but thank God he said it," she said during an appearance on Mel Robbins' podcast. "Because when he said, 'You'll never succeed without me,' I knew I'd rather die than not succeed."
Just as she was determined to be successful no matter what, she believes strongly that you make the life you want.
"You can create exactly what you want, but I think the key there really is moving on something, anything," she said. "Just get yourself moving, and then the idea becomes itself."
Corcoran is one of the original stars of Shark Tank, which is currently two episodes away from the end of Season 17. On the March 25th episode, fellow OG star Mark Cuban returned to the show after his abrupt exit last year. He joined Lori Greiner, Daymond John, and Kevin O'Leary, while his replacement, Daniel Lubetzky, was absent.
"It felt like losing a big brother," Corcoran told Katie Couric Media about Cuban's decision to leave. "No matter what he says, I don’t want him to go. He’s my favorite guy on set — partially cause he’s the richest, I have to admit — but also because what you see is what you get with Mark."
Disney World Guest, 47, Arrested After Alleged Intense Physical Altercation With Teen Girl
A visit to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” took an unsettling turn when a Disney World guest was arrested following an alleged physical confrontation at Magic Kingdom.
The incident occurred on back on February 20 at the popular attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, according to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE nearly two months later. Authorities allege that a 47-year-old man from Newcastle, U.K., identified as Keith Richard Newman, pushed an 18-year-old girl during a dispute over line etiquette.
According to the report, the teen told officers she and a friend were attempting to move through the queue to reunite with their group when they encountered Newman. The alleged victim claimed he “pushed her back with both hands,” causing her to fall into her friend and spill her water bottle. The friend told police that Newman declared, “This is a queue” before the alleged battery.
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Newman reportedly admitted he extended his hand to stop the teen, stating he told her there was a line. However, he denied pushing her, claiming she walked into him and that he “never touched or pushed” the girl.
Authorities noted the teen showed no visible injuries and declined medical treatment at the scene. But based on witness statements, Newman was arrested and charged with battery. Court records indicate he was released on $1,000 bail three days later on February 23 and entered a written plea of not guilty the following day.
The incident adds to a series of unsettling headlines tied to Walt Disney World. In 2025, multiple deaths were reported across the resort over the span of a month, including incidents at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, the Contemporary Resort, and Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. While authorities confirmed that some cases involved medical emergencies or suicide and showed no signs of foul play, the reports drew a lot of attention.
‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Is Happening — But a Major Cast Exit Changes Everything
In a world ruled by instant gratification, we know you're already itching for all of the details about the next season of HBO Max's hit series The Pitt, from when it's coming back to what will happen across the 12-hour+ shift. While there is still quite some time to go before it's back on our TV screens, here's everything we know so far about the beloved medical drama's next season, which was confirmed before Season 2 even premiered.
Here's what to know about The Pitt Season 3, including cast, plot and possible premiere date.
With Season 1 of The Pitt taking place on the day of the fictional PittFest music festival and Season 2 taking place on the 4th of July, it's safe to assume that Season 3 won't take place on any ordinary day. However, the specific day or even the time of year is not yet known.
Is there a trailer for Season 3 of The Pitt?There isn't a trailer for Season 3 yet, as the show has not even entered production.
When will Season 3 of The Pitt start filming?Based on Season 2 beginning production in June 2025, we suspect Season 3 will start filming around the same time this summer.
When will Season 3 of The Pitt premiere?There's no word yet on an official release date for the hit medical procedural's third season, but if it follows the release schedule of its freshman and sophomore seasons, we can expect to see The Pitt return sometime in early January 2027.
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What will happen on Season 3 of The Pitt?If history repeats itself—and so far, it seems poised to—Season 3 of The Pitt will follow the day shifters in the emergency room at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center throughout what should be a busy but standard 12-hour shift, before an unexpected incident of some sort extends their workday by several hours.
Presumably, Dr. Robby will be back from his motorcycle sabbatical, and perhaps Dr. Javadi will have graduated to intern, like Whitaker did this year.
Who will be on Season 3 of The Pitt?The only casting news announced so far is that Supriya Ganesh will not be returning as Dr. Samira Mohan next season. No one else is confirmed to be staying or leaving at this time, though we have our suspicions.
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11 Books Like 'Margo's Got Money Troubles,' According to Librarians
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It's always sad to finish a book you love and know that you have to leave behind the world it created. But the good news is that there are likely similar options you can explore to chase that same feeling. If you loved Rufi Thorpe's 2024 novel Margo's Got Money Troubles, there are similar books that delve into the same themes of trying to make it as a young woman and the chaos that can come with a quirky family.
Recently turned into an Apple TV+ series starring Elle Fanning—who also narrates the audiobook—Margo's Got Money Troubles follows 19-year-old Margo as she drops out of college and tries to pull together a life that can support her new baby. If you loved her story, burned through the first few episodes of the show (new ones air weekly on Wednesdays) and need more, you're covered here. Parade spoke with six librarians to find 11 other books you'll love—whether you found Margo's Got Money Troubles back in 2024 or just read it now to prepare for the TV adaptation.
"For readers who enjoyed Margo’s Got Money Troubles, I'd recommend books capturing the same mix of humor, honesty and the very millennial experience of trying to build a life while the goalposts keep moving and sometimes the rug keeps getting pulled out from under you," says Loanis Menendez-Cuesta, Assistant Library Director at Florida's Delray Beach Public Library.
See her recommendations, along with those of other librarians, for 11 books likeMargo's Got Money Troubles.
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11 Books Like 'Margo's Got Money Troubles,' According to Librarians1. 'Where’d You Go, Bernadette' by Maria SempleAmazon
This book was recommended by two of the librarians Parade spoke with. Menendez-Cuesta says the book "pulled me in with its humor, but what I remember most is Bernadette herself," adding, "After [Bernadette] disappears before a family trip to Antarctica, her daughter Bee tries to piece together where she went and why. As a GenXer, I connected with a woman who is clearly talented and capable, yet still trying to recover parts of herself lost to duty and expectation."
When comparing it to Margo's Got Money Troubles, Shoshana G., a children's librarian in DC, says, "Both have off-kilter female narrators, are imbued with a sense of humor and are literary but not stuffy."
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2. 'Factory Girls' by Michelle GallenAmazon
Another recommendation provided by Shoshana is this "smart, funny" novel set in the '90s. It follows Maeve Murray as she takes a job in a shirt factory in an attempt to leave behind her small Northern Irish life for the big city of London.
3. 'Writers & Lovers' by Lily KingAmazon
This book tells Casey Peabody's story as she tries to juggle her career dreams and relationship goals while struggling for money.
"It speaks to a generation told to follow their dreams, only to face endless student loans and an insurmountable housing crisis," says Menendez-Cuesta, adding, "It’s for anyone who has ever wondered whether chasing meaning is worth the uncertainty that comes with the chase."
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4. 'Just Watch Me' by Lior TorenbergAmazon
"I'd recommend this to readers especially interested in the online-performance side of Margo’s Got Money Troubles," says Maria Fesz, a librarian at Libby. It's about Dell Danvers, who starts a livestream to raise money to help her comatose sister.
"[It's] good for those who like darkly funny explorations of characters," Fesz adds.
5. 'Last Night in Brooklyn' by Xochitl GonzalezAmazon
Releasing on April 21, this novel follows 26-year-old Alicia, who lives at home while she saves up to get married. It takes place on the precipice of the 2008 financial crisis as Alicia begins to explore the possibility that her life doesn't need to follow her original plan.
"Readers who connected with the money stress and ambition in Margo’s Got Money Troubles will likely gravitate toward this one," says Fesz. "It has that same sharp, emotionally complicated feel, with a heroine trying to build a future in a world that keeps making that harder."
6. 'Scavengers' by Kathleen BolandAmazon
This story follows Bea Macon, who, after getting fired from her job, leaves behind her New York City life to move in with her free-spirited mother in Utah—all while her mother is trying to find $1 million in buried treasure in the desert. Fesz says the novel captures the "same scrappy feeling" as Margo's Got Money Troubles.
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7. 'I Could Be Famous: Stories'by Sydney RendeAmazon
This "dark, comedic short story collection" comes recommended by Kaite Stover, Kansas City Public Library's Director of Readers’ Services. The interconnected stories explore fame and scandal in Hollywood.
8. 'The Road to Tender Hearts' by Annie HartnettAmazon
"I think readers especially love the side characters [in Margo's Got Money Troubles] and the father in particular," says Kathleen Reidy, a reference librarian at Winchester Public Library whose debut novel, Engineering a Love Story, is out in October.
If that was you, and you gravitated towards Margo's father, Jinx, Reidy says you'll like The Road to Tender Hearts.
"[It] has a cranky but lovable old-man character, and everyone in the book is trying to sort out some kind of a mess," she says.
9. 'So Far Gone' by Jess WalterAmazon
Reidy describes this novel as containing "another cranky old guy with a spunky daughter and tough circumstances." So it's perfect for those who enjoyed the father-daughter dynamic in Margo's Got Money Troubles.
10. 'Finlay Donovan Is Killing It' by Elle CosimanoAmazon
Rosary Van Ingen, Digital Services Librarian at Hoboken Public Library, says this book explores how far someone would go to make ends meet. The story follows Finlay, a struggling novelist and single mom, who accidentally gets hired as a contract killer. Van Ingen calls it "laugh out loud funny."
11. 'All Fours' by Miranda JulyAmazon
This book's protagonist spontaneously leaves behind her life (and her husband and child) to explore a new journey for herself.
"Driving away from your life and family isn’t necessarily a bad thing, right?" says Van Ingen, adding that the novel is "funny and poignant" and "hits all the feels."
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- Kathleen Reidy is a reference librarian at Winchester Public Library, whose debut novel, Engineering a Love Story, is out in October.
- Rosary Van Ingen is a Digital Services Librarian at Hoboken Public Library.
Why ‘Temptation Island’ Fans Doubt Shyanne and Jackson’s Relationship Timeline
Each couple on Temptation Island Season 2 claimed to have a relationship they wanted to improve. Jackson Mason and Shyanne Blankenship dated the longest, at five years.
However, the high school sweethearts' relationship changed three years in because Jackson cheated. Some fans are now doubting their story as they look deeper into their past.
Spoilers for the final bonfire!
Shyanne of ‘Temptation Island’ Is in Videos With Jackson Mahomes Jackson Mahomes and Patrick MahomesA TikTok from April of last year showed Shyanne, 23, cuddling with Jackson Mahomes. There was another one of her with Patrick Mahomes's brother together in 2024.
Mahomes reposted the video and commented, "Use to love that girl." He also has photos with her on his Instagram in the fall of 2025.
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Jackson Mason hooked up with Jesenia Sosa and Carter Erin at the men's villa. Shyanne angrily watched it at a bonfire. She then hooked up with Preston Viltz. Jackson wasn't surprised, and he later claimed Shyanne cheated first. Mark L. Wahlberg noticed that Shyanne repeatedly put Jackson down.
Jackson told her that it was hard not getting a video back from her at the final bonfire. "I know you didn't want to come here," he told her. "I'm sorry I put you through this, but I think we were put here in this position for a reason. Me and you weren't happy. I think we were stuck."
Shyanne told him it took two years for her to move past his infidelity. She claimed that she did want their relationship to work. The entrepreneur also claimed she didn't want to do the Netflix show because it would end badly. The former couple called it quits and left the island single.
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'Cool Hand Luke' Actress Joy Harmon Dead at 87
Joy Harmon — best known for her role in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke — died at the age of 87.
Harmon died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 15, according to TMZ. The beloved actress was "surrounded by family, after getting sick with pneumonia several weeks earlier," the outlet reported.
After a successful career in Hollywood, Harmon opened a bakery in Burbank called Aunt Joy's Cakes, where she worked until her death.
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"Aunt Joy’s Cakes started in the kitchen of her home in California. The name originated when Joy Harmon began supplying cakes to her niece’s coffee shop. Whenever she made a delivery her niece would cheer, 'Aunt Joy’s cakes are here!'" the company website explains. "Then Joy Harmon started supplying her desserts to Disney Studios, where her son worked and spread the word about his mom’s mouthwatering cakes and cookies. Her homemade desserts were becoming very popular, and Joy Harmon started supplying her baked goods to many more studios in the Los Angeles area."
According to a family member who spoke with TMZ, Harmon "spent 1 to 2 weeks in the hospital, followed by a several-week stint at a rehabilitation center, and then returned home to spend her final days on hospice care and with her loved ones."
In addition to her role in Cool Hand Luke, alongside Paul Newman and George Kennedy, Harmon starred with Groucho Marx on the television shows You Bet Your Life and Tell It to Groucho. She also had roles in films such as Village of the Giants and "Angel in my Pocket,"
Who Won ‘Jeopardy’ Today? (April 15, 2026) Plus, the Final Jeopardy Answer
There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.
Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.
Jamie Ding has done what few before him have achieved on Jeopardy!, notching his 24th consecutive game win, bringing his total regular-season winnings to $667,000.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?Bill PageBill Pageis a volunteer docent from Morton Grove, Illinois.
Kim ElliottKim Elliott is a writer from Sunnyvale, California.
Jamie DingThere's nothing more thrilling right now than watching JamieDing play on Jeopardy!, as his winning streak continues. Marking 24 consecutive wins, the bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, claimed sole possession of the fifth-place on the Jeopardy! Leaderboard of Legends in consecutive game wins, surpassing 23-game champion Mattea Roach's 2022 record. Next on the list is Amy Schneider at 40 wins, so he still has a bit to go.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?Final Jeopardy today was in the category "Notable Americans."
The clue: "In 1909 she joined the Socialist Party & later published 'Out of the Dark,' her writings on physical & social vision."
The answer: Who is Helen Keller?
Missing a few Daily Doubles proved not to be an issue for Ding yet again, as he secured another promising runway at $22,400 and cruised to victory. All three contestants answered Final Jeopardy correctly, as Ding wagered $600, finishing with $23,000. The battle for second place was extremely close, as Page edged Elliott by just $2. Page wagered $2,601 for an end total of $9,201, while Elliott wagered nearly everything with $4,599, ending at $9,1999.
Ding returns tomorrow to aim for number 25.
Did you get the answer? Sign off in the comments!
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When is Jeopardy on next?Jeopardy! will come back on Thursday, April 16, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch
Where is Jeopardy streaming?Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.
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Zac Brown Reveals the Wild Story Behind His ‘Survivor 50’ Cameo — And the 1 Player He Still Talks To (Exclusive)
"Wanna know what you're playing for?" Jeff Probst asked the castaways of Survivor 50 on Day 9. It's safe to say that even the biggest superfan of the iconic CBS reality series could not anticipate what was waiting around that corner.
Striding in with a black t-shirt, brown cap, and a smile a mile wide was none other than Zac Brown. The chart-topping country singer had left "Colder Weather" to travel out to Fiji, dropping in for a one day visit on the set. And, considering Survivor 50 is themed "In the Hands of the Fans," it's only appropriate that the reward be in the hands of one particular fan, as the winning tribe of that day's challenge would be treated to a fish feast courtesy of Zac's spear, as well as their own personal concert.
It's a Survivor first in multiple ways. And, as the "Chicken Fried" singer tells Parade in an exclusive interview, it all started with a happenstance conversation between Brown and Probst on Dave Grohl's couch.
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"I had just gotten back from my first spearfishing trip in Fiji," he recounts. "I started telling him how much I love the show, and I started showing him some pictures from my trip. And he was just like, 'This is incredible.' And I was like, 'Man, if I could ever show up and maybe teach some of the people that don't know how to spearfish on an episode. If I can participate in any way for an episode or something, I would absolutely love to be part of the show.'"
Months later, Brown was once again next to Probst, this time the cush interior of Grohl's house replaced with the lush greenery of the Fijian jungle. In a matter of hours, a select group would be treated to the best reward of Season 50, an opportunity to take their minds out of this incredibly stressful fight for a million dollars, the pressurized settings of the game giving way to a makeshift concert venue.
Consider it a warm-up for Brown, as he hopes to bring those magical musical moments across the country on the "Love & Fear Tour" this summer. Running July 17 to November 21, the Zac Brown Band will spend the latter half of the year traveling and performing alongside a variety of notable names, including Grace Potter, Brothers Osbourne, and Old Crow Medicine Show.
"Our band is one of those that you have to come see our show to understand," the 47-year-old says about what to expect from the follow-up to the band's residency at the Sphere earlier this year. "Bruce Springsteen was like that for me. You can listen to Bruce's songs and love them that are on the radio. But until you go see him sweating and giving everything he has to the audience and doing really what he does, you don't get him. And our band is very much like that. I encourage people, if you want to have incredible memories and see some incredible musicianship and great songs and connection, that's what we do at our show. My goal is to help everybody have the best time."
Below, Zac Brown talks more about his Survivor fandom, how he planned out his entire spearfishing afternoon, and his response to accusations that the reward was staged.
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Let me start by getting your Survivor resumé. How long have you been watching the show?
Probably around Season 10 is when I first saw Survivor. But I've been since binge watched all of them all the way back over the years. And then when they would come out, especially when my kids were little, they'd all climb up into bed, and we'd watch Survivor together at night before they go to bed. I've always wanted to go on the show, but I couldn't be away from my kids for 30, 40 days, you know? And I think about that when I'm watching people play. I'm like, "How do they make it away from their families that long?"
I love the unpredictability of the show. I love when you meet the characters all in the first couple of episodes, and you can never predict who's going to make it to the end. It's always somebody that you never think would make it. And I love all the obstacles.
Being able to be there on the site where they make everything is impressive. I mean, there's 600, 700 people there that work full-time on these different islands to make this happen. And just the vibe of everybody that works there, it's really led by Jeff. Jeff has incredible energy. He's always thinking about the game. From the first time I ever met him, he's like, "What do you think about this? What do you think if we did this?" I mean, it lives in his brain. It's his passion, and it comes through, man. It's incredible to have 50 seasons of a TV show and still have people that are still at it.
I want to stay on the topic of Jeff. He's mentioned how the two of you met before Season 50, and you had told him that if you ever got the opportunity to go out there for a weekend, to let you know. Talk to me about meeting Jeff, and did you ever expect that opportunity to arise?
So I have a little coffee farm on the Big Island in Hawaii, and Jeff has a place there as well. And so I was in town one week. I was actually there spearfishing and hanging out on my farm. And I went down the hill and went to Dave Grohl's house. And so Dave was having a gathering in his house. And then out walks Jeff. He and Dave got to be really close during the pandemic, because what Jeff was pulling off during the pandemic was pretty incredible
So the first time that I met Jeff was at Dave's house. And we sat down, and I had just gotten back from my first spearfishing trip in Fiji. I started telling him how much I love the show, and I started showing him some pictures from my trip. The holy grail for spear fishermen is a dogtooth tuna, and I just shot a lifetime dogtooth tuna. And I was just telling him about my trip, and he was just like, "This is incredible." And I was like, "Man, if I could ever show up and maybe teach some of the people that don't know how to spearfish on an episode. If I can participate in any way for an episode or something, I would absolutely love to be part of the show."
And he was like, "Well, I'm doing something special for 50, and we're talking about doing some different things. Let me think about it, and call me back. Call me in a couple of months." He was in the middle of doing some stuff or whatever. So I hit him up a few months later [though] text, and he told me about "In the Hands of the Fans." So he's like, "The fans are deciding everything that's happening on Survivor. So if you could think of a reward that you would want to give to the contestants, let me know. What do you think that would look like?"
And I said, "Well, I fish in Fiji. You can film me, and I'll shoot some really nice fish. I'll maybe bring the fish in, break them down, filet the fish right there on site, and cook for everybody, and then play some music and hang out with them." And he was like, "Dude, this is insane." So that's how it started. And then as we got closer, I was talking to some of my buddies that were helping to line up the boats and things that we needed to have to get where we needed to go in Fiji that was close enough to where he was. So that's kind of how it all started, just dreaming it up, sitting on Dave Grohl's couch.
So it's clear you conceptualized this reward. But what was it like planning the actual logistics of it, considering, as you mentioned, the teeming crew that was also filming at the same time?
So he sent the dates over on when they could do it. And I just happened to have a hole in my schedule. Between my kids and everything with the career, it's all about lining something up. And it just happened to fit. I got on the phone with Cameron Kirkconnell, who's one of my really good buddies, and a spearfishing guide that I use when I want to go for monster fish. And I told him what the plan was, and he's connected all over the world. He's got people wherever. If I give him a time window, he's like, "Okay, we're going to go here on the Indian Ocean for May 5 or whatever. This is the species we're hunting. This is your target. This is the world record."
So I hit up Cameron, and he helped me get dialed in with the people who had a boat at the place that we need to spearfish in Fiji. And that week that I was there to get the Survivor content, the three days in the water that I had were some of the prettiest days I've ever seen in the ocean.
The fish that I fed everybody was a dogtooth tuna. On day one, when we got in the water, I was able to find a dog. He was about 50 feet down, and I was able to get him, and that's what I ended up feeding everybody. And so it got a little bit of time on the ice, which makes the meat better to eat. So it ended up being a perfect trip. I shot some big Spanish mackerel on that trip as well.
So the edit made it seem like you had caught the fish that afternoon. That wasn't the case? I know some people online speculated that the scenes we saw were staged, saying a fish was tied to a rope at the bottom of the ocean for you to shoot.
I was in the water earlier the day of the show, but we were just kind of getting the hero shots and things like that, and behind the scenes. But no, I spent three days spearfishing. You don't tie fish to the bottom and all that. I was working 10 hours a day to shoot some really amazing fish, and the things that I saw were absolutely beautiful. But there's no faking.
It shows my shots. It shows me shooting a fish, swimming free. So people are always
going to hate on whatever it is that you're doing.
But I had such an incredible experience getting to be there and be part of the show. And every single person who works on that set were just awesome people. And that kind of culture, you can't buy that. You have to lead that. And Jeff's been leading it for 25 years.
You spoke on the show about what spearfishing means to you. But talk to me a bit more about what that spiritual connection entails.
Spearfishing is a spiritual thing for me, because it makes you feel so small in the best way. And every time that I've ever gone, I always see something that I've never seen before. I see some kind of animal, some kind of fish, something under there. In every different location, it looks completely different under the water, all the different seas and oceans and everything. So one of my goals is to spearfish in every ocean and sea in the world and to try to check that list off. Because it's like Avatar under the water. It's like being in an absolute other world.
And I love the challenge of it. You're challenging your breath, you're challenging the ocean, you're challenging the fish and the terrain and the camouflage. It's just such a pure sport. In the Bahamas, you can't use a spear gun. You use a pole spear. That's just a giant pole with a rubber band on the back of it. That's what they use on Survivor; you have a really small pole spear there. And I heard third-party that some of the people are going, "Oh, my God, that gun you use is so big, blah, blah, blah." Well, if you're hunting a 150-pound dogtooth tuna, you have to have enough inertia to get through the fish.
Anybody that's curious about spearfishing, if there's a possibility that you're going to shoot a really big fish, a big monster, you have to use a big spear gun. I try not to get on the internet, because I feel so happy and good about it. And then you get on, and then it seems like the internet is just a collection of people hating on everything else that everyone else is doing. So I read about three comments, and then I stopped. And they were like, "Oh my God, that gun's ridiculous. You should never use something like that." It's still just as hard. I recommend those people going and trying and taking that and swimming 70 feet down and shooting a big fish.
Well, let's talk about the school of Survivor players that you got to hang around with that day! Who were you most excited to meet out there among the cast of Survivor 50?
Well, Ozzy's one of them, but he didn't make it to the reward. And as I've been watching 50 and seeing how it went, I'm watching the episode by episode the same as everybody else. But I was locking eyes with Ozzy, and I was saying, "I love spearfishing" or whatever. And he was like, "Let's go!" I could see it.
But there's a lot of people. I mean, Colby, who I got to talk with a lot as well. He's
a Texas guy. I'm in Austin a lot now because of my lady. Genevieve. I don't know. There's too many to name. Jonathan, I know he loves to spearfish. There's enough of their personality exposed from enough time spent watching them that you feel like you kind of understand them a little bit. Which is weird, because they're strangers. You've never met them!
Is there anyone who's become less of a stranger to you after your time in Fiji? Any contestant you still talk to after your time together?
Joe's my man! I watched Joe on Season 48. If that guy lived close to me, we would be friends. And so he was in the tribe that won the reward that I was in, so I got to sit and hang with him. And we text all the time. We've gotten to be friends. I love that dude. That dude's got such a great heart, such a good dude.
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The other part of the reward, of course, was you treating the tribe to a bit of a private concert. Were you surprised that a couple of them were as emotional as they were listening to your music?
Well, music is such good medicine, and I think it ties you to home. I've seen it playing for the USO. I've seen it playing overseas, where people are away from their families for 18 months. It's like you can see a light come on that transports them back home. So it wasn't as surprising to me that they were becoming emotional, because I've seen that before. I've seen where music can take you right back to the place that you love, to the memories that you have.
And really, that's what I love about concerts, the memories that you make and that people come out to see a show. Those things stick with you. Those are the things that you save for a rainy day. You listen to music, it takes you back to those good memories and times that you had. So that's one of the things that I love about music, that it's just medicine for the soul. And it's so cool to get to do that for a living. I get to make people feel good and have a good time for my job.
Did you get to make it up to Dee at all after the season, considering how much your music meant to her, and how upset she was to miss out on the reward?
I couldn't meet anyone except the ones that won the reward at the time. But I did get in touch with Dee, and I invited her to come out to see us at the sphere. So December and January, we did our residency at the Sphere in Vegas. And Dee came, and I brought her backstage and got a picture with her and talked with her. She knew the name of my song when I first met the tribes that were competing. So I was like, "I gotta figure out how to get in touch with Dee." So we did. We brought her backstage, got to hang out with her for 30 minutes. So she got some love in a little different way.
I know you're going out on tour this summer. Do you have any planned Survivor cameos from the Season 50 cast?
I would absolutely love that. I would love to have them up and give them some love and a shout-out. And anybody that wants to be a background dancer, replace a percussion or whatever, I welcome that too.
You know Coach will absolutely take that open invite. [Laughs.]
[Laughs.] He could write me a speech! It's awesome, man. Coach was a character that I was excited to meet as well. Super nice guy, super super gracious guy, too.
Has anybody told you that they found your music after seeing you appear on Survivor?
A lot of people have told me that they saw me on Survivor. They didn't talk as much about the music connection after that, from what I've heard so far. But, you know, the internet will paint a picture of people, and if you don't have a first-hand experience with them or know them at all, it doesn't really matter if what people say is true or not. It's just the first thing that they hear. So there are a lot of people who don't get to know me and know my heart and know what I stand for and who I am.
So I love that I got to show some of who I am on Survivor and really just be a servant to the people. That's really where it's at. And I spent a lot of my life in service to other people. And I think that's where real happiness and real joy come from. So I love the exposure that it got. I love that I got to give some of my heart and go and spend the time spearfishing, and then cooking for everybody, and then playing some tunes. Those things made me feel great.
What have your thoughts been on Survivor 50 so far? Who do you think is set up to take home the win?
I've seen every season, and I know enough to know that I don't have any idea who's going to make it to the end. Coach is definitely going to get sniped in these next few rounds, it seems like. But, man, you never know. That's what I love about it, the social part of the game and the psychology behind it all. And then people that push too hard, if they're too good at anything, they're going to end up going home.
I mean, Ozzy has really been laying low. If he's going to be able to win a bunch of individual immunities, how cool would it be if he could actually make it to the end? But I gotta root for my boy, Joe. And some of the ladies are really smart. Cirie you can never count out, because she's always kind of everybody's mom. She's just chilling; she understands it really, really well. So I don't know. These are all gangster players. And it's exciting. I mean, I decided this week to get to watch a new episode. Yeah, well, are you
I want to finish our chat by going back to one of the first things you mentioned: The crew. Obviously, you are someone who operates with quite a large team, and knows the value of individual input into one final product. So talk to me more about getting to experience Survivor behind the scenes.
Survivor was such a great expander for me, because I got to meet so many great people. Some of the photographers and the videographers and stuff that were there, they came out to the Sphere, I stay connected with them. Jeff has amassed so many like-minded people that are so talented, that are so dedicated to what they do. The amount of work and care and like intention that goes into doing it there, it's inspiring.
And I do the same with my band. There's 115 of us traveling. There are usually 11 or 12 buses, 15 trucks. All of this sets up and breaks down every day and moves down the road to another city, so I can relate to it. And my culture with my people is incredible. All of my people that work for me, I love. I'm not any more important than them. Everyone is equal. We high-five. We treat everybody like gold. We leave the place with people saying, "Those are the nicest group of people."
And I felt that same thing with all the crew and survivors like those. People are in harmony. They work hard. They're ninjas. They do their job, and you get an awesome result. Jeff's just done an incredible job. I mean, Jeff and the people that he brings in, because he couldn't do it without his team, obviously. But it's so fun. I can't think of anything more fun than I could go do for five, six days.
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Costco’s ‘Incredible’ $7.99 Bakery Favorite Returns and Fans Say ‘It’s My Dream’
My steak is too juicy, my lobster is too buttery, and the bakery items at Costco are enormous! If you’re of the mind that there’s no such thing as too many carbs, then you’ll be thrilled that Costco has brought back a fan-favorite bakery item.
The warehouse giant delighted fans last April when it rolled out a tray of pillowy soft dinner rolls covered in garlic parmesan butter that shoppers could take home to reheat. The dinner rolls came in a foil pan that could go right into the oven, and were ready to eat in half an hour. But, like many Costco finds, the item was seasonal, and fans were disappointed after no longer being able to find it – until now.
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View this post on InstagramAn eagle-eyed Costco shopper spotted them at a store recently, taking to Instagram to share a video of the all-butter dinner rolls, revealing that a tray of them currently sells for $7.99. The camera panned down from the store sign to the rolls in question as audio of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner said, “Isn’t it great? I know, it’s my dream!” The video then showed the rolls fresh out of the oven, the butter and parmesan now fully melted onto the bread.
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Commenters were so excited, writing, “Ok that looks delicious,” and tagging their friends to say, “we need to go to Costco this weekend.” When the rolls were first discovered by fans last year, they quickly went viral, and even as of a few weeks ago, fans were still commenting on videos to ask for their return. “I hope these come back again this year. So incredible,” said one as another wrote, “Does anyone know if they will ever bring these back? I missed out.”
“Looks very good I can eat it all! I would pair it with spaghetti and Caesar salad,” said a commenter, while another pointed out that while they sound delicious, they would have been more timely in the fall. “Why was Costco Bakery asleep at the wheel at Thanksgiving. I need this in November not May,” they said.
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Costco's Fan-Favorite Bakery Item Is Going Viral After Shoppers Discover 'Shocking' Ingredient List: 'This Is Actually Insane'
If you have the nagging feeling that we're actually living in a simulation and that none of this is real, you're not alone, bestie. More and more these days, it feels like some invisible person is playing a video game on the most diabolical difficulty possible, and we're the blissfully oblivious (or not) characters. Are we maybe losing it just a tiny bit? Sure, but that's what they want you to think. Simulation or not, it's hard to deny that things are, in fact, getting weird—like Alice in Wonderland mixed with UFOs kind of weird.
Especially when it comes to our food, we've entered an age that looks a lot less like rolling pastures filled with a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem of farm animals and produce, and more like some AI-generated simulation with 3D-printed sushi. Everything is being injected with protein, raw milk has suddenly become some magical cure-all, and there is an active community of people who actually believe that vegetables are bad for you. That sound you just heard was my eyes rolling.
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As if things couldn't get any worse, Costco fans are sounding the alarm about another eyebrow-raising anomaly, and we couldn't have guessed the headline in our wildest dreams. Simulated blueberry bagels. No, that isn't some quirky name for a pop-synth garage band; according to dietitian and nutritionist Nazima Qureshi, it's an actual product on Costco shelves. In a video posted on Instagram, Nazima explained that on a recent trip to the larger-than-life warehouse, she decided to treat her kiddos to blueberry bagels before reading the "shocking" ingredients list, only to find that the blueberry bagels in question were missing an essential ingredient—actual blueberries.
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Dietitian Sounds Alarm Over Costco Blueberry Bagels' Ingredient List View this post on Instagram The Case of the Missing BlueberriesInstead, "simulated blueberries" were listed as an ingredient, followed by a salad of additives to make them, including sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavor and blue and red dyes. Yikes. Not only that, but the label actually referred to the product itself as Simulated Blueberry Bagels, indicating that they were indeed made without any traces of the real fruit. The comment section was immediately flooded with angry fans who felt betrayed at the news. "It's so crazy how these things are allowed to exist!" said one person. "It's as if AI is now making our food for us," deduced someone else. "This is actually insane," chimed in a third user.
It's truly a wild read, but before you grab your pitchfork, let's take a look at the facts. Based on the image in the video, the bagels in question were purchased at a Costco in Canada, which has different labeling regulations. Our neighbors to the North require artificial blueberry bits, like you would find in Martha White Muffin Mix, to be labeled as "simulated blueberries," rather than "artificial" or "imitation." Another point is that a quick Google search turned up an alternative ingredient list on Spoonful that mentions "blueberry flavored cranberries" as the acting berry in the bagel, along with actual blueberries. Still slightly misleading, but I guess it's better than nothing.
So does that mean we need to cancel our Costco membership en masse and start grinding our own wheat to make bagels from scratch? Probably not. While it can be a bit unnerving to think we have no clue what's actually in our food, the best thing to do is read the label before you buy. That way, at least if you do decide to toss simulated bagels into your cart, you're at least aware of what you're eating and entirely in control.
On the bright side, things can't get any weirder than simulated blueberries. At least we hope not.
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Live Nation and Subsidiary Ticketmaster Found Guilty of Monopolizing Ticketing Market
Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster received a guilty verdict on April 15 regarding the antitrust trial alleging that the company was monopolizing the ticketing market. This jury deliberation came five weeks into the trial.
Per NBC News, Live Nation, which has received significant backlash from the public in recent years for its pricing practices, was found to have "illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market." Initially, these allegations had come from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and more than 30 states across political divides.
The allegations centered on the argument that LiveNation had engaged in "anticompetitive conduct," which would be a direct violation of anti-monopoly laws. These practices, the DOJ and nearly 40 states had alleged, led to the increased fees the public had been voicing frustrations with, along with this conduct allegedly limiting artists' choices and pressuring venues to utilize Ticketmaster.
This update comes on the heels of a deal between LiveNation and the federal government, along with some of the plaintiff states, last month, which saw Live Nation agree to cap service fees for ticket purchases at its amphiteaters at 15% of the ticket's price.
The same settlement also meant that Ticketmaster had to open its platform to its competitors, such as StubHub and SeatGeek. Separately, Live Nation had agreed to a $280 million settlement and eight years of oversight from the DOJ.
Previously, this antitrust trial also included allegations that Live Nation had "unlawful exclusive dealing with venues," although those charges were ultimately dropped, with the focus instead shifting to the broader monopolization allegations, as they seemed more likely to succeed with a jury.
Evidently, that has proven true. Per The Hollywood Reporter, responses to this news have included Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California (one of the states involved in the trial), saying that this is "a historic and resounding victory for artists, fans, and the venues that support them."
70-Year-Old Book Series Named Among the Best Epic Fantasy on Goodreads
A book series may be almost 100 years old, but that doesn’t mean that it’s bad or out of date. In fact, some of the best books of all time are among the oldest, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to epic fantasy. It turns out that according to Goodreads users, one particular book series, where one of the books will turn 76 in 2026, is ranked among the favorites for epic fantasy.
It’s all about The Chronicles of Narnia, which turns 70 as a complete collection in 2026. The first novel, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, will turn 76 this year, and it remains the most popular of the seven-book series.
The First Book in ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ Was Almost the Last WrittenWhile The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is often mentioned as the first book in the entire series, it’s actually the second one. It was the first one written, though, and it did form the basis that would create the entire collection of stories.
The first novel in the collection’s order is actually The Magician’s Nephew, which was the second to last published book. It was published in 1955, while The Last Battle, the confirmed last story, was published a year later in 1956.
The Magician’s Nephew actually helped to build the world of Narnia considerably more than other stories, as it brought things all the way back to the beginning. If you ever wondered about the lamp post, the need for human kings and queens, and the way the White Witch became part of the story.
While Narnia itself was already this epic fantasy land with creatures and characters of its own, The Magician’s Nephew built on that. Sure, it didn’t go into more details and there was never a continuation, but there was that promise of the universes within the wardrobes and other portals being available.
A New ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Adaptation Coming to Netflix2026 is an incredible year. Not only will it be the year the full chronicles turn 50, but it’s also the year that another adaptation is coming. Netflix’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew will be released, starring Emma Mackey and Daniel Craig.
The adaptation promises to bring all seven books in the tale to life one by one. Greta Gerwig will direct the first movie, and there is a lot of hope that she will stick around for more as long as they are positively viewed. After all, we know what Netflix is life, but this is an epic fantasy book series that deserves a full adaptation with today’s technology and abilities.
Is the Rumor That Traveling to the UK Will Be More Difficult Starting This Month True?
The quick answer? Yes. However, the details of why it will be harder
If you’re planning a trip to the United Kingdom this year, there’s a major new rule that could impact your travel plans. The UK has officially begun enforcing its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, meaning many travelers can no longer simply show up with a passport and board a flight.
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What Is the ETA?The Electronic Travel Authorization is a digital travel permit required for visitors who previously didn’t need a visa. This includes travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe.
It’s important to understand:
- It’s not a visa, but a pre-travel authorization
- It allows visits of up to six months at a time
- It costs about £16 (around $20)
- It’s valid for multiple trips over two years
The biggest shift isn’t just the requirement, it’s the enforcement. The UK has adopted a strict “no permission, no travel” policy. That means airlines are required to check your ETA before you board and can deny you entry if you don’t have one. In other words, you won’t even make it onto your flight without this approval.
The policy affects travelers from more than 80 visa-exempt countries, dramatically changing what was once a relatively simple travel process.
Who Needs an ETA?According to the UK's official website, most short-term visitors now need an ETA, including:
- Tourists visiting for vacation
- People visiting family or friends
- Business travelers on short trips
Even children and infants must have their own ETA before traveling.
However, there are some exceptions. You do not need an ETA if you:
- Hold a British or Irish passport
- Already have a UK visa or residency
- Are you transiting through the UK without passing border control
The process is fairly straightforward. Travelers apply online or through an official app by submitting:
- Passport details
- A photo
- Basic personal and travel information
Most applications are approved quickly, sometimes within minutes, but officials recommend allowing up to a few days just in case.
What This Means for TravelersWhile the ETA isn’t overly complicated, it does add a new layer of planning to UK travel.
Here’s how it could affect your trip:
1. You’ll need to plan further in advance: Spontaneous trips to London or Edinburgh just got a bit harder. You’ll need to apply before booking or at least before flying.
2. There’s no room for mistakes: Forgetting to apply could mean being turned away at the airport, not just delayed.
3. Group travel requires extra coordination: Every traveler, including kids, needs their own approval.
4. It’s part of a bigger global trend: The UK isn’t alone. Countries around the world are introducing similar systems to strengthen border security and streamline arrivals.
Is It Still Worth Visiting?Absolutely. The UK remains one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, offering everything from historic landmarks and world-class museums to vibrant cities and scenic countryside. Once approved, the ETA makes repeat travel easier since it’s valid for multiple visits over two years.
As long as you plan ahead and apply early, you’ll still be able to enjoy everything the UK has to offer, just with a little more paperwork before takeoff.