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Whatever you did or didn’t do in a past life will affect your soul for lifetimes to come. This is known as past life karma, which is the spiritual energy your soul carries from lifetime to lifetime. Past life karma can be a multitude of things, such as spiritual lessons your soul has yet to integrate or patterns your soul ought to acknowledge. It’s neither inherently negative nor positive. Past life karma typically corresponds with the habits, traits, and actions that ought to be addressed. Everyone’s past life karma is different, so it can be challenging to identify what yours is. Although there’s no “one size fits all”, you can still use your birth date to find your past life karma. 

According to spiritual experts and numerologists, your past life karma is based on your birth date. The strengths and weaknesses of your birth date speak to the karmic lessons that your soul is tasked to acknowledge and overcome in every lifetime. Learning the past life karma of your birth date can help your soul become spiritually stronger and more self-aware. Read on to discover the past life karma, based on your birth date.

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What’s Your Past Life Karma, Based on Your Birth Date?

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Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th

Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th are destined to find comfort in their independence. Individuals born on these dates align with numerology’s 1, which is a self-lead and self-concerned energy. Some may struggle with being selfish in past lives, especially if they couldn’t balance their needs with what others expected from them. As lifetimes have passed, these individuals have learned to listen to their inner voice and trust themselves. Their souls will overcome any fear of being alone and paving their own way. After several lifetimes of karmic lessons, people born on these dates eventually find peace in their sovereignty.  

Born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, or 29th

Finding solace in one’s intuition won’t be easy for those born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, or 29th. People with these birth dates align with numerology’s 2, which is a sensitive, lunar-ruled energy. Embracing 2’s energy isn’t easy, because it carries immense emotional weight and psychic abilities. Those born on these dates spend a few lifetimes struggling with the gravity of having divine knowledge. They would have dealt with loneliness since being intuitive could have led to dire consequences. Luckily, they will eventually learn to build a strong inner fortitude to trust their intuition without fear when they address their past life karma. 

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Born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, or 30th

Curiosity may have led those born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, and 30th astray in a past life. Having one of these birth dates means they align with 3, which is a smart and inquisitive number. Carrying 3’s numerological energy throughout lifetimes means learning to find balance with one’s intelligence. Some lifetimes may have shown that sharing intel with the wrong person or at the wrong time had consequences. There might have been karmic lessons surrounding school, research, and knowledge. Hopefully, these individuals will feel more self-assured in their wit, honor their educational pursuits in this lifetime, and learn that their voice is powerful.

Born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, or 31st

Easy does it for those born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, and 31st. Individuals born on these dates resonate with 4 in numerology, which is known for being practical, responsible, and consistent despite being ruled by Uranus, the astrological planet of disruption. Embodying this paradoxical energy as past life karma is difficult. Some could have spent lifetimes being wacky and unreliable, so they will have to find comfort in stability. Others could struggle with being overly rigid, so they will learn to lean into spontaneity. Regardless, people with these birth dates have to strike a balance between playing it safe and shaking things up.

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Born on the 5th, 14th, or 23rd

People born on the 5th, 14th, and 23rd are known for their mutability. Their ever-changing spirit follows them in every life thanks to being ruled by 5 in numerology. Numerology says that 5 is adaptable and quick, so it bestows flexibility. Although this is a pro, it can also result in dealing with anxiety, restlessness, and instability. These individuals may have spent many lives uprooted. Even if there was steadiness, they may have sabotaged it out of fear of being stuck or complacent. Their past life karma encourages them to find peace in navigating periods of change and finding comfort in stillness.

Born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th

Holding space for others isn’t easy for those born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th. These birth dates align with 6 in numerology, so these individuals are known for being family-oriented and relationship-focused. Despite wanting an equal partnership, they struggle with finding their place in their communities and commitments throughout lifetimes. Their past life karma isn’t solitary, since their spiritual journeys are intertwined with other soul ties. They may have twin flames, soul mates, and soul families to navigate. Regardless, they have to learn how to assert healthy boundaries in their connections and find the confidence to walk away in search of something better.

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Born on the 7th, 16th, or 25th

Being present doesn’t come naturally to those born on the 7th, 16th, and 25th. People with these birth dates resonate with 7 in numerology. These individuals don’t settle for superficial and shallow explanations in any lifetime. It’s not unrealistic that they may go many lives searching for something otherworldly, like a divine connection with the spirit realm or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. While their commitment to depth is admirable, their souls may feel unfulfilled. Their past life karma is learning to appreciate their lives as is. Once they’re able to be present and to accept their soul’s journey, then they will find true meaning. 

Born on the 8th, 17th, or 26th

Soul lessons concerning money will follow those born on the 8th, 7th, and 26th. These birth dates embody the numerological energy of 8, so people born on these dates are concerned with balancing their abundance and success. Individuals with these birth dates may have gone lifetimes living in either extreme wealth or poverty. Regardless of their status in past lives, they would have revisited lessons regarding generosity and reciprocity. Hopefully, they will use their current lifetime to learn to share their abundance, no matter how much or how little they have. By doing so, they can reap the rewards of integrating their past life karma. 

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Born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th

Helping others gives those born on the 9th, 18th, and 27th immense fulfillment. Their birth dates align with numerology’s 9, which is a humanitarian number. No matter their position or status, these individuals are helpers in every lifetime. Although admirable, people with these birth dates must learn to take care of themselves before taking care of others. Their past life karma says that they cannot pour from an empty heart despite meaning well. They will have to learn to be a bit selfish, so that they can help without overextending themselves. Prioritizing themselves may seem counter-productive, but it will actually enhance their compassion and empathy. 

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Walk into any stadium in the country on April 15 (Yankee Stadium, Dodger Stadium, it doesn't matter) and you’ll see something that only happens once a year. The date marks the anniversary of the moment Jackie Robinson officially broke the color barrier in 1947, a Tuesday in Brooklyn that forever changed American sports. In a collective tribute, all on-field personnel don Jackie Robinson's legendary Number 42 in Dodger Blue, complete with matching socks and commemorative cap patches.

In the stands, fans are doing it too. For nine innings, the sport looks like an army of one. While the league celebrates a hero, the names of the men who tried to stop him before he even saw a pitch have been forgotten.

Long before the first game at Ebbets Field, a group of Brooklyn Dodgers was busy passing around a piece of paper: a petition.

Led by Dixie Walker, then a fan favorite nicknamed "The People’s Cherish", a clique of Southern players, including Hugh Casey, Carl Furillo, and Bobby Bragan, decided they wouldn't take the field with Robinson. Walker threatened to quit, demanding a trade rather than sharing a dugout with a Black man. Dodgers manager Leo Durocher quickly put a stop to it, “I told them what they could do with their petition, and I don’t think I got much back talk on it,” Durocher recalled. “I told the players that Robinson was going to open the season with us come hell or high water, and if they didn’t like it they could leave now and we’d trade them or get rid of them some other way. Nobody moved.”

While movies like 42 give us heartwarming scenes of teammates eventually coming around, the reality was a cold war. These men turned the clubhouse into a silent vault where Robinson was the only one without the combination.

Pop culture has told the story for decades . Chadwick Boseman’s Jackie found his way into the hearts of his peers, with the famed hand on the shoulder from Pee Wee Reese. But the names on that petition rarely get the spotlight today. 

But the most unsettling pop culture trivia is the 1950 film The Jackie Robinson Story, where Robinson played himself. The baseball legend went to a movie set three years later and acted out the insults and threats from men who were still his colleagues.

It took another player to force the issue. Ken Griffey Jr., the 90s baseball icon with the backwards cap and his own Nintendo game, first broke the rules to wear the number for the 50th anniversary in 1997. Ten years later, he called the Commissioner to ask for permission again, even checking in with Jackie’s widow, Rachel Robinson, to make sure it was okay. What started as one player's personal tribute snowballed so fast that by 2009, the league turned it into a dress code.

The 1947 Dodgers roster eventually moved on. Walker got his trade to Pittsburgh. Ebbets Field was torn down for apartments. But the list of names on that petition remains a permanent part of the box score. On April 15, number 42 belongs to everyone: no one is allowed to wear it for the other 161 games of the year. The league retired the jersey and coordinated the tribute, the math of the 1947 clubhouse remains. It was a room divided, some waiting for Robinson to fail, the others watching him change the world.

The jersey is the tribute and the petition was the reality. Both are still hanging over the game today.

Season 2 of The Pitt, which comes to a conclusion this Thursday, has seen some of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center's finest in a wildly different spot than when we first met them. Whitaker (Gerran Howell) went from a seemingly meek man in constant need of a change of scrubs to one of the most revered young doctors in the ED. The usually chipper Mel (Taylor Dearden) had a terrible, horrible, no-good, very-bad shift when she both faced a deposition and found out her sister had a relationship she didn't know about.

But perhaps the biggest transformation between seasons goes to Victoria Javadi (Shabeena Azeez). The medical student prodigy continues to find her voice in Season 2 of the Emmy-winning drama, as she searches for what field of medicine she wants to go into, amidst heavy pressure in one direction from her mother, Dr. Shamsi (Deepti Gupta). But while she seeks an identity in the hospital, she has firmly found one online as "Dr. J," a TikTok account specializing in giving medical advice.

And, in talking with Parade, Azeez reveals how elated she was when she found out about Javadi becoming an online celebrity.

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"Oh, I loved it," the 29-year-old says in an exclusive interview. "I think the TikTok element and the opportunity to explore gendered biases towards young women and people's assumptions. It's, I think, a really great opportunity, especially because we're releasing episodes once a week, for audiences to sit with their biases and their assumptions about her and assumptions about young women and social media. I was really excited about that."

Azeez would be the first to admit that Javadi is hardly the smoothest from a social-awareness perspective. But in a journey fitting for someone working at a teaching hospital, Season 2 has shown plenty of learning experiences that help Javadi develop a better bedside manner.

"She has all the tools to become a really great, socially aware physician," Azeez comments. "Social skills are so important for doctors. Particularly taking history is a really difficult thing. You have to figure out how to make somebody comfortable enough with them that they give them their personal lives, like their medical history and their family's medical history. Because so much of what is taking an effective history is having people talk about things that seem unrelated. 'Oh, you've got stomach pain. Let's talk about your shoulder.'

"Like Whitaker says to Ogilvie, it could be anything. You just don't know what is going to be the underlying cause. And there's so much work to be done. There's so much social stuff that goes into being a good doctor. But I think, with Ogilvie, we see her thrive socially. And so I think we're seeing her really come into her own."

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Speaking of Ogilvie (Lucas Iverson), the cocky fourth-year student immediately went toe-to-toe with Javadi during his first day at the PTMC. A competition soon emerged between the two of who had the most medical knowledge. But they went from competitors to collaborators during one particular case halfway through the season, cooling their heated rivalry.

"I think that at the start of it, he's insufferable," Azeez laughs. "But then it's like a relief. It's a relief to be able to not be perfect, to be able to be messy and icky. Because with Santos, you see her with everybody else be really held. When somebody says, and she disagrees, she just sort of ignores it. But Ogilvie is so annoying that it really gives her freedom to be all the icky versions of herself.

"But then, I think there's also this element of how socially inept Javadi is in the context of a hospital, she's really adept with other students, because she understands that dynamic. So she's not a gunner. She never talks over Ogilvie. In fact, when they finally work together for his patient who goes up to the OR, she's helping him. He never really gives that kindness back to her. He's just always a thorn in her side. But she knows, when push comes to shove, 'This person is in a really dire situation, and I'm just going to help Ogilvvie. There's no time for that dynamic. Let me be here for him.' Because that's something she understands."

One of Javadi's most profound cases in Season 2 involves Roxie Hamler (Brittany Allen), a cancer patient who comes to the ED after a nasty fall. As her condition worsens, knowing her time is up, she says an emotional goodbye to her husband and kids before eventually passing. Javadi is moved to tears in the room by the experience.

"You talk about people's kids' first experiences with death and with grief. And I think that Victoria saw a lot of death during the mass casualty, but it was so big and it was so collective," Azeez explains. "This is her bonding with Roxie and seeing Roxy's kids and knowing their names, and then her passing anyway. Especially after she's just almost lost a patient because of her own inability to figure out how the analog system works. It's really a way of experiencing grief that I think very few people will ever have to do."

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"And she really does fail with Roxy," she continues. "Crying in the room with the family present is so unprofessional. It's something she needs to get a hold of. She needs to be able to compartmentalize. She needs to be able to hold her emotions in, as unhealthy as that sounds and is."

It probably doesn't help, of course, that Victoria has her own issues with her mother, who likes to drop in every so often to pressure her in more ways than one to follow her into sugery.

"I think she's trying to understand her mom so much," Azeez explains. "But her mom just wants her to succeed. It doesn't feel like her mom's really invested in her emotionally. She's invested professionally, invested in her success. It's a way of showing love, right? 'I want you to be the best version of yourself. I want you to succeed. I want to set you up for life. I want you to be okay.' That's very different to being like, 'I see you, and I want to see you and I'm invested in knowing who you are.'

"I think she's desperate for that from her mom. She's probably never going to get it."

The fate of many cast members on The Pitt are left in the air going into Season 3, with the shocking departure of Supriya Ganesh's Dr. Mohan showing that nobody's stay at the PTMC is guaranteed. But, regardless of where Javadi finds herself next time we see her, Azeez is excited for more maturation — and mess.

"She is, for me, The Pitt's coming of age story," she says. "The youngest one, she knows so little and she knows so much. She's so strange. She's so isolated. She's so unlike anybody else, but she definitely wants to be like everybody else, and she's finding herself. She doesn't know who she is in these really fundamental ways. And so I think I really like how messy that coming-of-age story will be.

"Season 2 doesn't feel like growth. I think it feels sort of like a cracking and a breaking down, a sort of excavation of who she is at her worst. But that is growth. And I hope that just continues to be that messy, that complex, because I want med students to be able to tune in on their worst day of med school and feel that like they can keep going after seeing Victoria."

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Given Martha Stewart's famously distinct personality, it's safe to assume it would take a truly remarkable actor to embody the role of the famed TV personality.

Fortunately, according to Variety, Stewart has seemingly found the perfect on-screen actor to help bring her personality to the big screen, as seen through the recent casting of Cate Blanchett as the celebrated 84-year-old icon.

As per Variety, Blanchett is set to star as Stewart in an upcoming biopic reportedly titled Good Thing about the TV personality's life and career. Filmmaker Janicza Bravo, best known for 2020's critically acclaimed film Zola, has also been confirmed to direct the project.

Blanchett's involvement in the film comes after weeks of speculation, with Stewart herself previously weighing in on the two-time Oscar winner's participation in the movie.

“I think there’s something in the works with Cate Blanchett," Stewart teased in the past.

With Blanchett's official casting in the movie, Good Thing is shaping up to be one of the more exciting biopics currently slated for release. As of yet, there's no confirmed release date set for the movie.

In the past, Blanchett has earned considerable renown for her acting capabilities across a wide array of genres, including comedy, drama and biographical pieces.

Most famously, the 56-year-old Blanchett won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2004's The Aviator, in which she portrayed Golden Age of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. She went on to win her second Oscar for Best Actress in 2013's Blue Jasmine.

In addition to her two Academy awards, Blanchett has earned various other prestigious accolades since her career began in 1990. This includes four Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, three Actor Awards and several nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award, Tony Award and Laurence Olivier Award, among many others.

Greta Garbo was a silent film star during the golden era of Hollywood. She was ranked No. 5 on the American Film Institute’s list of the “Greatest Female Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema” and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress three times.  

Garbo was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1905. She started her acting career in The Saga of Gösta Berling, a 1924 Swedish film that drew the attention of the chief executive of MGM. She ended up moving to Hollywood in 1925 and starred in her first American film, Torrent, then went on to act in other silent films like Flesh and the Devil, A Woman of Affairs, The Mysterious Lady, The Single Standard, and The Kiss.

In 1930, Garbo appeared in her first film with sound, Anna Christie, about a young woman who reunites with her estranged father and falls for a sailor, but struggles to tell them about her dark past. It was advertised with the tagline, “Garbo talks!” This film, along with Romance, which released the same year, earned her two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Garbo appeared in more films throughout her career, including Grand Hotel, Queen Christina, Anna Karenina, and Camille. However, in 1941, when she was only 36, she retired from acting and stopped making public appearances. She later told Sven Broman, a Swedish biographer, "I was tired of Hollywood. I did not like my work. There were many days when I had to force myself to go to the studio ... I really wanted to live another life.”

Although she might not have wanted public attention, many viewers are still fans of her work to this day. As one comment on Reddit said, “She was one of the biggest stars for a few years in the late 20s early 30s, and was a great actor. And how she disappeared herself from Hollywood and lived the rest of her life in seclusion from the public is fascinating. My favorite film of hers is Flesh and the Devil. Gilbert and her were HOT.”

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Another said, “She was gorgeous, talented, captivating, and mysterious. Her legend lingers 100 years after her debut. Even Bette Davis said she was the greatest there ever was. That’s huge praise from someone who was notoriously critical of her peers.”

Garbo died on April 15, 1990 when she was 84 due to pneumonia and renal failure.

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Decorating your garden, patio, or outdoor space doesn't have to cost you a fortune. In fact, we're always searching for furniture and home options that lend to your interior design dreams but don't break the bank. Target, for example, offers pieces like this resort-like lounge chair and antique-style storage cabinet at incredible discounts. The latest deal to catch our eye is on the Costway 3-Piece Cast Aluminum Patio Set, which is 56% off now. 

The set originally cost $360, but has been reduced to $160. The trio includes one 13.5 by 27-inch table and two matching chairs that are 16 inches long, 19.5 inches wide, and 32.5 inches tall. The beauty of this white patio set is the gorgeous rose design, which is outlined in the entire set, including the backing of the chairs and the legs of the table. We particularly love how whimsical and feminine the pieces are. 

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Gordon Ramsay's wife, Tana Ramsay, has been by the Hell's Kitchenhost's side for nearly three decades. During that time, the couple has had six children, and Tana has experienced countless tantrums (from both Gordon and the kids), though she says Gordon's tantrums are all in good fun.

In fact, she says her hilariously hot-tempered husband is actually a big softie underneath all of his bravado and belligerence in the kitchen (which anyone who's watched Master Chef Junioror the second half of any episode of Kitchen Nightmares could tell you).

"Gordon just loves winding people up. Absolutely loves it," Tana told The Telegraph in 2016. "You have to understand him to know what he’s like, and I understand him absolutely."

No doubt Gordon's had all the support in the world from Tana during his recent health scare. The Hell's Kitchen star revealed in August 2025 that he underwent surgery to remove skin cancer. He shared in an Instagram post that he'd been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and praised the doctors who removed it. "Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend," he advised his fans in the caption, alongside a pic of his surgery scar.

While Gordon continues to heal, let's get to know the woman who won his heart.

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How did Gordon Ramsay and his wife meet?

When Gordon first met Tana, she was in a relationship with someone else...and she absolutely couldn't stand Gordon.

She told The Guardianthat when she met Gordon for the first time at a New Year's Eve party, she thought he was a "complete arrogant arse." It wasn't until she met him again by chance years later that she softened her opinion enough to go out with him.

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The Ramsays tied the knot on Dec. 21, 1996. On their 25th anniversary in 2021, Tana showed off how well she still fits into her wedding dress, despite being married to one of the best chefs on the planet.

On their 27th anniversary, Gordon gushed that Tana is an "amazing woman, wife, mother." Cute!

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Tana is a former Montessori school teacher, worked as a food editor for Grazia magazine and even owned a salon from 2011 to 2023. She's also the author of multiple cookbooks, including Tana Ramsay's Family Kitchen, Tana's Kitchen Secrets and I Love to Bake.

She told the Toronto City Newsthat she and Gordon's style in the kitchen couldn't be more different, but that when they're home with their family, he prefers her cooking to his.

She explained, "I've never been trained as a chef. I take forever to chop an onion or a carrot compared to [Gordon], but it's my way of real family food. Our dishes are completely different, and it's the home cooking he wants when he's at home."

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On Nov. 11, 2023, Gordon announced that he and Tana welcomed a baby boy named Jesse to their family, and the Master Chef star said it would be their last, writing, "3 boys, 3 girls...DONE."

But the Ramsay family might have room for a seventh child after all. During a May 2025 appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, Gordon revealed that his wife has hopes for baby No. 7.

“So you took like a break in the middle, so you were like overwhelmed, and then, just when things calm down, you were like, ‘Let’s do it again,'” Kelly Ripa joked to Ramsay, who then pointed to his wife, saying, “Tana wants one more! Number seven!”

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Gordon and Tana share six children: eldest daughter Megan, born in 1998; twins Holly and Jack, born in 1999; daughter Matilda (nicknamed Tilly), born in 2001; son Oscar, born in 2019; and son Jesse, born in 2023.

Tana told Peoplethat fatherhood has definitely softened the famously foul-mouthed chef, at least at home.

"We go long periods of time when we don’t have all the kids home, and then when we are all together having dinner, Gordon will say, ‘It’s really nice to have everyone here.’ And they’re like, ‘Oh God, watch out! He’s going to cry!’" Tana said.

Does Gordon Ramsay live with his wife?

Tana and Gordon live together in London but also have a home base in Los Angeles for when Gordon is filming. When Gordon has to travel for work, he makes it very clear that he misses his wife: She's said he's known to call her "about 25 times a day" when they're apart.

"When it comes to our busy schedules, people say, ‘It must be hard having to be apart so often,’" she told People. "It is, but I feel really lucky that I still get butterflies when we haven’t seen each other for a few weeks. I never want to take that for granted—even with all these kids to worry about. We have a lot of fun." Awww!

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The Story Lake series is far from over after the best-selling author Lucy Score announced exciting news.

Following the success of the 2025 rom-com novel The Story of My Life and its 2026 follow-up Mistakes Were Made, the 46-year-old author has revealed a surprise treat for her readers who have eagerly followed the Story Lake journey.

The series features a contemporary romantic comedy trilogy that immerses readers in the fantasy of moving to a charming small town and starting over.

The story is set in the quaint town of Story Lake, Pennsylvania, and the series follows the Bishop family, including Campbell (Cam), Gage, Levi and Laura.

In an Instagram update, she teased fans with captivating news about the third installment, set for release next year.

Score hints at what readers can expect, promising not just a heartfelt and satisfying conclusion but a beautifully crafted ending with its third book, Just One More Chapter.

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“Just One More Chapter coming your way in March 2027! Story Lake 3 brings the laughs and the feels to wrap up the series,” the caption reads alongside the photo of the manuscript, suggesting that the trilogy is all set.

The comment section was filled with reactions from readers who couldn't wait for the novel’s official release.

“I am going to miss these babies so much. CANNOT WAIT!!” a follower remarked.

The same goes for another who said, “Lucy, you have no idea how ready I am for this book. TAKE ME BACK TO STORY LAKE!!!! So ready for Levi’s story!!! Love the title.”

Moreover, others shared their excitement about returning to Story Lake, especially to revisit their favorite characters and see how their stories unfold in the final installment.

“Levi!!!! Can't wait for our reluctant police chief / budding author to get his story and to see what Goose does this time,” one wrote.

“YESSSSSS CROSSING MY FINGERS FOR LAURA!!!” another added.

While the majority are thrilled with Score’s announcement, some were saddened as this means the end of the trilogy.

“SO EXCITED but also never want it to end,” a reader commented.

“I can’t wait! I’m gonna miss Story Lake when it’s done,” a fan echoed.

The first book in her Story Lake trilogy, Story of My Life, became a No. 1 New York Times bestseller and No. 1 overall on Amazon Kindle shortly after its release.

Adding to this, the novel also amassed over 126,000 ratings on Goodreads, proving its massive readership.

As for the second book, Mistakes Were Made landed No. 1 in Romantic Comedy on Amazon's Best Sellers lists.

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In addition to her growing list of best-selling books, one of Score’s significant works was the hit Knockemout series, featuring the 2022 novel Things We Never Got Over, making this her first title to hit the New York Times list. Things We Left Behind, the final book in the trilogy, also landed No. 1 on the New York Times bestsellers list.

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If you’ve ever braved the multi-hour queue at the Princess Pavilion or refreshed your app for weeks hoping for a character dining cancellation, you know that quality time with Disney royalty is the ultimate "exclusive" travel get.

But this summer, Disney Adventure World, the newly reimagined second gate in Disneyland Paris, is shifting the experience for super-fans. Starting July 24, a brand-new experience called The Disney Princess Cavalcade is making its debut, and it’s designed to give fans a closer, more interactive look at their favorites than a standard parade ever could.

While traditional parades are built on the "wave and smile" model, this cavalcade is leaning into the "adventure" theme of the park’s massive expansion. The show features four iconic princesses—including Moana and Raya—and focuses on the stories of courage and community that define them. But the real "Golden Ticket" for fans happens during the return route.

Unlike a typical parade that just passes by, this cavalcade includes an interactive sequence where the princesses stop to teach the public specific moves rooted in their cultures. You’ll find Moana leading traditional Pacific Island-inspired dance moves, while Raya demonstrates martial arts-inspired choreography created in collaboration with renowned choreographer Cécile Chaduteau.

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For core fans, this is an accessible way to see the characters in action along Adventure Way, the new avenue stretching toward future Lion-King themed area and The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge. The floats themselves are high-design nods to the films’ heritage, from the village of Motunui to the Heart Palace of Kumandra.

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Even the music is a specialized treat for the ears: two original songs produced in Nashville and written by Chris Sernel (the talent behind the 30th Anniversary hit "Ready for the Ride") feature infectious energy and specific musical quotations from the Princesses’ original themes.

As show director Matteo Borghi explains, the goal was to ground these "quests" in a sense of belonging. For the Disney fan who has "seen it all," this cavalcade offers a rare chance to skip the autograph line and actually join the journey.

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A 1982 country classic nearly missed radio play over one element that was considered too controversial for the genre at the time.

Alabama reached the top of the Billboard Country Music charts in 1982 with the song "Mountain Music." However, what seemed like a bona fide country hit was thought to be not country enough.

According to The Boot, "Mountain Music" initially faced pushback from Alabama's record label. The reason? The song contained a drum solo, unheard of in country music at the time.

It took several years for band frontman Randy Owen, to write the song. It reportedly told a story of his childhood growing up in Adamsburg, Alabama.

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Owen said, as reported by The Boot, "I had written this song, and I was so excited about it. I told the folks at RCA, 'I've written a song, and it's got a drum solo in it!' They were like, 'Radio'll never play that.'"

He continued that the drum solo was included so that bandmate Jeff Cook "would have time to put the guitar down and pick up the fiddle."

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Owen said that some of the lyrics used phrases he understood growing up in the south, but might have been difficult for those who grew up outside the area.

"I got a little trouble out of this song, too, because some of the lyrics were not discernible. 'Skinnin' cats' was an exercise that me and the other boys did on hickory trees. We'd bend 'em [the trees] over, and then we'd chin ourselves and turn ourselves inside out, because we didn't have the kind of playground equipment that you folks see today," he explained.

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According to the website Musixmatch, the song "reminisces about simpler times and the joy of connecting with nature and one's roots through music. The lyrics use metaphors like climbing mountains, floating down rivers, and playing back-home music to evoke a sense of nostalgia and freedom, encouraging listeners to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and the comfort of familiar tunes."

Alabama won the Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Grammy for "Mountain Music" at the 25th Grammy Awards in 1983 and Favorite Country Group at the American Music Awards. According to the band's official website, the group has sold 73 million albums, is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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For the first time since the 30th anniversary of Speed in 2024, actress Sandra Bullock stepped onto the red carpet.

With Nicole Kidman by her side, the two came together to promote their upcoming film Practical Magic 2 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wearing a stunning red blazer revealing a black bra along with matching red pants and a chain belt, Bullock’s look comes from Gabriela Hearst’s Resort 2026 collection.

That same evening, Bullock and Nicole stepped onto CinemaCon’s stage holding hands to show their movie’s new teaser trailer.

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“Why do we come here, Nicole?” Bullock asked. Kidman replied with her iconic AMC promo line, “We come to this place for magic!”

The Practical Magic sequel will reintroduce the sisters, as they continue to live their magical lives in the Owens family home. Bullock said they rebuilt the original house on the cliff and filled it with old and new characters.

“Home is what this is, and getting to return to these characters that have been so loved and so shared, it really has been magical. And being back together, it just clicked,” Kidman said.

In November 2025, National Enquirer reported that Bullock and Kidman are “closer than ever” after filming the new movie. While Kidman navigated her divorce from Keith Urban and Bullock continued to mourn the loss of her husband Bryan Randall, the stars leaned on each other.

“Sandra and Nicole are much closer now than they were almost 30 years ago when they made the first movie, and that was the whole goal of this project!” A source told National Enquirer. “This is going to keep running for the next year or so as they finish the cut of the movie and get out there to publicize it.”

Practical Magic 2 is set to release on September 18.

Following her success in Wicked, pop artist and actress Ariana Grande returns for a new movie alongside Ben Stiller.

Continuing Stiller’s Meet the Parents franchise, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, Focker In-Law also stars Robert De Niro. Grande will play a character named Olivia, as Stiller returns to his role as Greg Focker. A 16-second first look at the film was released today, with a trailer debuting tomorrow.

“A young man named Henry, son of Greg and Pam Focker, faces family chaos when he decides to marry a strong-willed woman who appears to be his complete mismatch,” IMDb lists as Focker In-Law’s film description.

The first look shows Grande getting ready for a lie detector test, Stiller walking in and greeting her, and concludes with Grande answering a question during the test. Since its debut on Instagram this morning, fans have already been expressing their excitement for the new film.

“OMG I’m seriously going to die!!!! This is going to be phenomenal- exactly what we all need right now,” one user commented on an Instagram post made in collaboration with Focker In-Law, Universal Pictures and Stiller.

Even Regal Movies commented on the post: “Ariana what are you doing here? 🤩”

In November 2025, Stiller appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he praised Grande’s talent in Focker In-Law. He noted that this isn’t the first time he’s been in a movie with Grande. She made a cameo in 2016’s Zoolander 2, but Stiller said that filming Focker In-Law was the first time he had seen Grande since.

“She’s so great with comedy,” Stiller said during the interview. “She was amazing in Wicked, and she’s such a good singer, obviously, too. … I feel like she could do anything.”

Before the trailer drops tomorrow, check out the first look:

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When looking at the overall trajectory of American film, few movies have managed to accomplish as much as George A. Romero's wildly influential horror movie, Night of the Living Dead.

Arriving in theaters in 1968, Night of the Living Dead single-handedly redefined what horror could look like in mainstream film, transforming the entire horror landscape (as well as low-budget independent filmmaking in the process).

Set against the backdrop of a global zombie apocalypse, Night of the Living Dead most famously served as the prototypal zombie movie of the modern era, influencing everything from Shaun of the Dead to the popular Resident Evil horror games in the process.

Like the titular creatures that menace the hapless human survivors in the film, it now seems that the living dead are officially set to return in an upcoming Night of the Living Dead remake set for release later this year.

As seen in a recent trailer for the film shared on YouTube, the new Night of the Living Dead acts as a modern-day retelling of the original movie. Starring Vivica A. Fox, Brittany Underwood, Richard Gabai, Dee Wallace and the late Robert Carradine, the film is likely to release later this year, although full details about the movie's release are yet to be announced.

Of course, with the original Night of the Living Dead's success back in the late 1960s, it's hardly a surprise that the franchise remains alive and well nearly six decade later.

Along with a steady supply of sequels (including the equally well-loved Dawn of the Dead), Romero's film also provided the inspiration for several remakes over the years, including a 1990 version directed by horror legend Tom Savini.

To day, however, none of these remakes have come close to rivaling the success of the original, as seen through the numerous accolades Night of the Living Dead has received in the decades since its release.

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While a coffee table makes a stylish focal point for your living room, it can also provide some convenient storage for books, toys, remotes, and more. Amazon's Seventable Lift-Top Coffee Table is a top-rated option that provides ample space to organize your items, and it's now on sale for up to 39% off. 

Originally $180, the spacious table is now on sale for as low as $110 in the gray style. You can also shop it in an espresso color at $120 and black and rustic brown finishes at $130. No matter which color you choose, the sleek, simple design is versatile enough to complement any decor ranging from modern to farmhouse. 

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Featuring a unique split-top design, the table can be lifted up and moved forward in two different places, allowing multiple family members to use it separately and without interruption. The larger tabletop can be assembled on either the left or right side, depending on the size and configuration of your space, and the interior has two roomy compartments to store laptops, magazines, toys, and more. Two additional storage drawers on the bottom offer extra space for candles, remotes, and other small items. 

At 47.2 inches deep, 19.7 inches wide, and 24.3 inches high, the table has a low-profile frame that shoppers call "compact and functional." It's constructed of durable medium-density fiberboard and heavy-duty wooden legs, with a high-quality metal lifting mechanism that allows you to effortlessly raise or lower the tabletop without noise.   

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The Seventable coffee table is a shopper-loved buy, with over 2,800 five-star ratings on Amazon. Reviewers praised its "beautiful" and elegant design, which elevates any room that it's put in. Several also highlighted its "spacious" interior, with one noting that it has "lots of storage" for any miscellaneous items cluttering your living space. 

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If you want to level up your home's storage this spring, this stylish and practical lift-top coffee table is an excellent choice that's versatile enough to work in any room. Grab one while it's still on sale for up to 39% off at Amazon.

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These show seasons are far too short, are they not, Hopefuls? We're already nearing the mid-season point of Season 3 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield. In this week's episode, honesty is the lesson of the day as both adults and children alike learn how important it is to be truthful in all that you do. Read on for more about this week's episode, "Justice."

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What is When Hope Calls?

When Hope Calls originally followed the lives of two sisters, Lillian (Morgan Kohan) and Grace (Jocelyn Hudon), who were reunited as adults after they were separated as children when their parents tragically died. Both went into orphanages, but only Lillian was adopted. When Lillian finds her sister after years of searching, the two move back to Lillian’s adopted family’s home in Brookfield to start their own orphanage.

What is the new name of When Hope Calls?

When Hope Calls has a new name. The show has been officially renamed When Hope Calls: Brookfield.

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When did Season 3 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield premiere?

Season 3 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield premiered on Sunday, Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family.

Where can I watch When Hope Calls: Brookfield?

When Hope Calls: Brookfield is available exclusively on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix.

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Where can I watch the first two seasons of When Hope Calls?

Currently, season 1 of When Hope Calls is available to stream on Hallmark+ or you can purchase episodes on sites like iTunes, Prime Video, or Google Play. Additionally, Season 1 is also available on DVD. Season 2 is available to stream only on Great American Pure Flix.

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In “Dreams,” Nora (Cindy Busby) struggled with unresolved feelings for Michael (Christopher Russell), Ronnie (Neil Crone) chased risky funding, Maggie (Hanneke Talbot) cautiously explored romance, Hannah (Sarah Fisher) prepared for a critical moment in her fashion journey, and Brookfield celebrated new beginnings as Debbie (KyanaTeresa) opened her bakery, creating a long-awaited gathering place for the town.

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In “Justice,” Vocational Day at the orphanage turns into a lesson in honesty when the
children hide which one of them broke the sewing machine. Meanwhile, Hannah
anxiously awaits the arrival of her powerful New York investor (Jillian Murray), and a dangerous stagecoach robbery sparks a major criminal investigation. Someone from Nora's previous life in the city arrives for an unexpected visit.

Check out a sneak peek of the next episode of When Hope Calls: Brookfield Season 3

Check out this Parade exclusive sneak peek at Season 3, Episode 3 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield, below:

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This week's episode of When Hope Calls: Brookfield premieres on Sunday, Apr. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family. Subscribers to Great American Pure Flix can access the episode as early as Thursday, Apr. 16.

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Trader Joe's fans can't stop talking about a new, limited-edition muffin that recently hit store shelves.

The supermarket chain has released a lemon poppy seed muffin that fits perfectly with the spring season. Shoppers are already raving about its bright, fresh flavor and calling it a seasonal standout.

The bakery standout has recently hit store shelves, and shoppers are already in a frenzy over the new product. Many say it delivers a fresh, bright flavor, making it an instant seasonal favorite.

The Instagram account “Trader Joe’s Aficionado” shared a photo of the muffins, giving fans a closer look at the new treat. In the comments, shoppers quickly jumped in to share their thoughts and reactions.

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The page wrote, "Real verdict: Not too sweet, not too tart… just dangerously easy to keep going back for. I love lemon desserts, I mean, breakfast goods."

Shoppers agreed. "Tastes like sunshine… perfectly said," wrote one fan. A second posted, "I wanted a little more lemon! But they were still very tasty."

A third taster suggested that the company consider those who have certain food intolerances. “I wish they were gluten-free,” they penned.

Trader Joe's describes the product as, "Made with lemon purée, lemon juice, lemon oil, and lemon zest (that’s a whole lotta Lemon...), they’re indisputably bright, sweet, and cake-y, featuring crunchy Poppy Seeds throughout and a sprinkle of sugar on top."

The description continues, "They’re delicious as an on-the-go breakfast option, and cut into quarters, they make excellent additions to brunch buffet boards. Try warming one in the toaster or microwave and topping it with TJ’s Lemon Curd—the aromatics alone are well worth the already-exceptionally-reasonable price."

"If Trader Joe’s were a bakery, we might already offer them! But Trader Joe’s is, proudly, a neighborhood grocery store—one with limited shelf space at that. We must pick and choose our assortment carefully... which is further proof that these limited-edition Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are worthy of the space they’ve earned on our shelves!"

The muffins retail for $5.49 for a four-pack. Trader Joe's hasn't revealed just how long this springtime favorite will remain on store shelves. 

Like their foremost rivals at Starbucks, Dunkin' has long supplied fans with a colorful variety of limited-time merchandise and other assorted apparel.

But even then, the brand's viral Banana Land merch might very well take the cake for fans' favorite Dunkin' release to date. Originally sold earlier this year in March, Dunkin' is officially bringing back the sold-out merchandise to coincide with the arrival of Banana Day this April 15.

According to an announcement on the company's website, Dunkin' will be restocking their best-selling Banana Land merch for a limited time this April. As the brand said of the new release, "If you need a reason to celebrate National Banana Day, this is it."

At the heart of Dunkin's banana-centric celebration is the return of their sold-out fruit-inspired merch, including:

• Dunkin' Banana Suit: a comedic version of a traditional adult-sized banana costume, complete with Dunkin's logo across the front.
• Dunkin' Banana Mini Drink Tote: A miniature tote specifically made for carrying drinks.
• Dunkin' "My Haters Come in Bunches" Tote: a light-colored tote bag featuring the image of a bunch of bananas alongside the words "My Haters Come in Bunches."
• (New) Banana Graphic Tee: A comfy and unique T-shirt featuring vibrant banana designs.

As of yet, it's not yet clear what exactly the prices for the new and returning apparel items might be, although Dunkin' shared that they'll be listed between $20 to $48. The collection officially drops on DunkinRunsOnMerch.com at 10 a.m. E.T.

As if the promise of getting our hands on Dunkin's beloved Banana Land merch weren't already exciting enough, the iconic fast food chain also revealed a limited-time rewards promotion they'll be running this Banana Day.

On April 15, anyone with an active Dunkin' Rewards membership can earn three times the regular points by ordering any beverage item, including such recent arrivals as the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte, Banana Daydream Refresher or Banana Shakin’ Espresso.

The eerie quiet of an empty subway station is a familiar sight for any late-night commuter, but a new Japanese horror sensation is turning that experience into a waking nightmare. Exit 8, a live-action adaptation of the viral 'liminal space' video game wave, surprised industry analysts by cracking the domestic specialty box office Top 10 this past weekend. While big-budget sequels often dominate the charts, this minimalist thriller is capturing the public imagination by tapping into a very specific, modern kind of unease.

The premise is simple. A man finds himself trapped in an endless, pristine underground passageway in Japan. To escape, he must walk toward the eighth exit. However, there is a catch: he must look for anomalies. If anything, a poster, a fellow passenger, anything at all, looks slightly different than it did before, he must immediately turn around and run. If everything looks normal, he must keep moving forward. It is a high-stakes game of 'spot the difference' where a single mistake resets the loop or leads to a much darker fate.

This 'liminal space' subgenre of horror does not rely on traditional monsters or jump scares. It uses the unsettling feeling of being in a place that should be full of people but is instead completely desolate. For the generation that grew up sharing 'uncomfortable' images of empty malls online, Exit 8 may be the first film to successfully translate that to the silver screen. And others are coming soon, such as the web-short-turned-feature-film 'Backrooms'.

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Social media platforms have been instrumental in the film’s sudden rise. Over the past several days, TikTok and YouTube have been flooded with 'reaction' videos and deep dives into the film’s hidden details. Fans are treating the movie like a puzzle, sharing screenshots of the anomalies that the protagonist misses. This level of engagement has transformed what would have been a small indie release into a bigger event as viewers head to theaters specifically to see if they can spot the clues before the characters do.

For mainstream audiences, the success of Exit 8 recalls the late-nineties wave of Japanese horror hits like The Ring and The Grudge. Those films found terror in everyday objects like cassette tapes and landline phones. This new hit does the same for the modern commute, ensuring that the next time you find yourself walking down a long, tiled hallway, you might just find yourself looking a little more closely at the signs on the wall.

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Billy Ray Cyrus rocked the country music world in the early '90s with the release of "Achy Breaky Heart" — but the famous song wasn't always so popular.

Prior to Cyrus' recording of the catchy country tune, "Achy Breaky Heart," was turned down by another country act who passed on the song, only for it to later become a massive hit that would break records and launch Cyrus to stardom.

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According to American Songwriter, "Achy Breaky Heart," written by an amateur songwriter named Don Von Tress, had already been pitched to the Oak Ridge Boys before Cyrus recorded it, but the group passed after not loving the "achy breaky" phrasing.

It had also been recorded by the Marcy Brothers before Cyrus put his spin on it. The trio, made up of brothers Kevin, Kris and Kendall Marcy, released it on their 1991 self-titled album, though it was named "Don't Break My Heart" at the time.

But it was Cyrus' 1991 recording that would bring "Achy Breaky Heart" unexpected mainstream success, despite Von Tress previously admitting he was just "fooling around on the guitar and drum machine" when the song was born, per Country Living.

After Cyrus' version was released in April 1991, it took less than two months for it to reach No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, where it stayed for a five-week reign. It became the first country single to go platinum in nearly a decade, following the success of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's 1983 duet "Islands in the Stream. "Achy Breaky Heart" even inspired a dance to go along with it, which helped line dancing go mainstream.

The song would live to be featured and referenced in a number of popular shows, such as The Simpsons, South Park, Hart of Dixie, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and more. It was also frequently referenced in episodes of Hannah Montana, starring Cyrus and his daughter, Miley Cyrus.

According to Cyrus, he always knew the song was going to be something special. He wrote in his 2013 memoir Hillbilly Heart, "Once I got a hold of it, I never let that song out of my grasp." (via Country Living.)

The Oak Ridge Boys, however, would live to regret passing up on the song, a decision ultimately made by lead vocalist Duane Allen. Fellow band member Joe Bonsall told Country Weekly in 1998, "It's one of the few times we kind of tanked...Duane still shakes his head about that one today."

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When you start planning a girls' trip, the nominations usually follow a predictable pattern: Vegas, Charleston or Scottsdale. But if you’re looking for a weekend with more substance, Chicago is the destination that actually delivers. It manages to balance a legendary culinary scene and 28 miles of shoreline with a level of art, theater and history that keeps the trip from feeling like just another blurred happy hour.

As a professional traveler who hosts group trips several times a year, I can say Chicago has everything you need for a weekend to remember. The city offers a stunning skyline, world-class wellness spots and luxury shopping, but it's also really manageable. Chicago is easily accessible via direct flights from dozens of cities, highly walkable and supported by a reliable public transportation system. It’s a culturally packed destination that proves you don’t have to choose between a fun night out and a meaningful travel experience.

Here are all the reasons why you should consider Chicago for your next getaway:

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It really depends on what you want to experience. Chicago experiences all four seasons, and year-round, there's always some kind of theatrical performance, concert or festival happening. In the spring, you’re privy to the free flower shows at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. In the summer, you can catch a Chicago Bears game at Wrigley Field. For the girlies who want a Hallmark-movie-in-winter vibe, ice skating in Millennium Park is an ideal activity. 

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While many people will tell you to stay away from tourist traps, there are some things you just can’t skip over because they are so iconic to the culture and charm of Chicago, like riding the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier or grabbing a Chicago-style hot dog from Portillo’s or a slice of deep-dish pizza from the famous Giordano’s.

From the intricately arranged flower shows to public installations, Chicago is an artsy city. Although it’s officially named “Cloud Gate,” The Bean is a popular tourist attraction and the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installation. Even while shopping at The Fashion Outlets of Chicago, there are beautiful murals on the walls and ceilings to admire, as well as rotating exhibits throughout each level from local and global artists. 

My personal favorite is ART on THE MART, a digital art projection in downtown. If you can get a riverboat tour during the show times, it’s a cool experience. In fact, no trip to Chicago is complete without a boat tour of the architecture. My personal recommendation is to book a tour with Chicago Line Cruises, the original company to offer these tours. It’s a 90-minute river cruise with a knowledgeable docent pointing out notable buildings and their fascinating histories. You can even book themed sailings, such as a whiskey tasting cruise. 

Related: 6 Idyllic Getaways That You Won’t Believe Are in the Midwest

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Speaking of views, you’ll want to grab tickets for the whole gang to visit the 360 Chicago Observation Deck, where you’ll get panoramic views showing the entire city and its 77 neighborhoods. However, the real highlight is the TILT experience, which “leans” you over the edge of the building for even better views. Afterward, your crew would enjoy cocktails at Cloud Bar, which offers even more surreal views of the Chicago skyline. It is the highest bar in the city! And, the drinks are pretty tasty.

After you’ve spent time shopping on the Magnificent Mile, commemorate your girls' trip with permanent bracelets. It's not only a fun and easy bonding activity but a long-lasting souvenir that won’t take up space or add any clutter. During one of my recent trips to Chicago, my friends and I visited Alexandra Marks Jewelry to get bracelets and anklets. We were greeted with wine and a relatively large selection of chains and charms, so we were really able to get something that represented us, our trip, and our friendship. 

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If you can get everyone to land around the same time, I would suggest booking a car service from the airport, such as Blacklane. You can book luxury vehicles; the chauffeur waits for you with a personalized name sign, and they’re incredibly flexible with any flight delays. It’s a great way for everyone to lean into relaxation to set the tone for the trip.

If your crowd isn’t especially keen on spending an entire day at the spa (or if time doesn’t allow), places like NOW Massage are ideal for a quick moment of peace and relaxation. There are three massage types to choose from, with add-ons like deep tissue, cupping, and hot stones, with appointments starting at just 25 minutes. That still leaves plenty of time to explore the city. 

Another fun way for your group to tap into wellness and relaxation is to use platforms like Resort Pass to book activities. After browsing the site, we settled on a floating sound bath. This one, hosted by practitioners Two Queen and Crystal Things, was one of the best sound baths that I have ever attended. It was only an hour, but with the cushiony eye mask, the perfect temperature, and the pool's rippling waters, it was the best way to start our Sunday.

Related: 35 Soothing Spa Getaways That'll Help You Relax, Recharge and Reset

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Arguably, the most important part of any trip: the food. As mentioned earlier, you have to try those classics like a slice of deep-dish pizza or a Chicago-style hot dog. I would suggest kicking off the weekend with a happy hour at Raised Rooftop Bar. It's a cozy spot with live music and a very delicious drink line-up. If you really want to liven up the night, order the rotating cocktail! I was also pretty impressed with their mocktail options. The cranberry faux-mosa will be a delight for everyone.

You may be in the Midwest, but you can never go wrong with a delicious Southern-style meal. For that, you’d want to head over to Luella’s Southern Kitchen for their boudin biscuit sandwich or creole catfish. What’s a girl's trip without brunch? Head over to The Dearborn, where you can get some great New Orleans-inspired dishes like beignets or cajun shrimp and grits. Or, give the fried perch Benedict a try. But, foodies may really enjoy trying the classic fish and chips, known for beating Chef Bobby Flay on his cooking show! 

If you want to be close to shopping and attractions located on The Magnificent Mile, book a stay atThe Intercontinental Chicago. It’s in the center of all the action, across from shopping, north of the river, and right next door to the Chicago Tribune, a historic landmark. The rooms are cozy, and if you opt for a suite, the living room area is ideal for hosting a girls' night-in.  

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