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Spring is the ideal season for decluttering. If you want to organize your living room, bathroom, or entryway this season, Target's top-rated Youpins Clothes Organizer is a smart and practical solution that won't break the bank. It's roomy enough to stow away any winter clothes, shoes, accessories, and more, and it comes in three versatile colors that will complement any space.  

Originally $50, the versatile cabinet is now on sale for over 50% off, knocking the price down to as low as $24 in the gray style. You can also shop it in black and dark gray colors at just $27.   

Youpins Clothes Organizer, From $24 (was $50) at Walmart

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Measuring 17.3 inches deep, 35.8 inches wide, and 70.5 inches high, the tall cabinet has a slim frame that easily fits into a range of spaces, whether you're using it in a bedroom, living room, entryway or simply to fill an empty corner. It's built with a sturdy frame of 0.63-inch metal tubing and premium fabric that's tear-resistant and designed to stand up to daily use. 

Its generously sized interior comes outfitted with a hanging rod for coats, dresses, pants, and other long items, as well as two top shelves that are ideal for storing sweaters, handbags, and more. There are also several foldable compartments, which come in handy for organizing belts, shoes, and other accessories. A breathable fabric cover with zipper and Velcro closures keeps your items protected from dust and sunlight. 

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Walmart shoppers have praised the portable closet for its sleek design and "sturdy" build. One reviewer called it "perfect for easy storage." Another said it's "perfect for organizing" clothes, bedding, linens, and other items. Several highlighted how much it holds, with one buyer noting it adds "lots of storage" to any room.

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Add a stylish and functional storage solution to your home with this versatile portable closet. Make sure to grab one while all three colors are still in stock and on sale for under $30 at Walmart.

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"There comes a point in your life where you pick YOU!" former drummer Eric Morotti started off his statement.

The drummer of the rock band Suffocation announced on Friday that he will be departing the band, revealing his decision on his 34th birthday. According to his statement, Morotti claimed that his old group was "toxic" and filled with "abusive drug addicts."

"I have chosen to step away from @suffocationofficial to prolong my health, myself. My integrity," he wrote. "I will not work with toxic. Abusive drug addicts. Let alone allow them to boss me around. I’ve been belittled and stepped all over for too long."

Morotti then praised his current group, Sanguisugabogg, which he joined this year.

"That being said. I’ve been having an absolute BLAST with @sanguisugaboggband and have been shown what it’s like to be part of real FAMILY. no egos, no power trips. Just bros that love music and being together," he continued. The group has been on tour around the United States with Lamb of God since last month.

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On Monday though, Suffocation responded to Morotti's announcement, saying that many of the claims were "false" and that they kicked him out via email.

"Last week, the decision was made by Suffocation to part ways with Eric Morotti due to his conflicting schedule with Sanguisaugabogg, which affected Suffocation's schedule for the year," they wrote. "It is unfortunate that Eric decided to falsify claims and take this to a negative place, forcing us to make this statement."

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Suffocation formed in 1989 in Long Island, New York, by Frank Mullen, Guy Marchais, Todd German and Josh Barohn. The metal rock group stayed together for nine years before disbanding in 1998. In 2003, they reunited and have since released six studio albums. Morotti joined Suffocation in 2016 as their drummer.

Suffocation is currently preparing for a Spring North America Tour and various festival appearances. The string of concerts is set to start in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 26 at The Queen, and conclude a month later in Indianapolis. They are also set to open for Cradle of Faith throughout the month of May.

For now, John Longstreth of Origin will be joining Suffocation as a guest drummer until they find a permanent replacement for Morotti. Their current members are Terrance Hobbs, Derek Boyer, Charlie Errigo and Ricky Myers.

Tickets for Suffocation's upcoming tour can be found on their official website.

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Released in 1954, this three-hour, 37-minute black-and-white film has no CGI, no sequels and no franchise behind it. Even so, Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai sits at No. 2 on Rotten Tomatoes with a perfect score.

And the praise extends well beyond audiences. Even Steven Spielberg has gone on record crediting Kurosawa's films with shaping him as a director, placing the Japanese classic among his 20 personal favorites.

"All the time I spent with Kurosawa's films have done so much to inspire me to be a better filmmaker," the acclaimed director once said. 

The film, starring Toshiro Mifune, follows a desperate village struggling to protect itself from a band of 40 ruthless bandits. With no other options, the villagers hire a group of samurai to train them in the art of combat. 

Much of what makes Seven Samurai work comes down to Kurosawa himself. He was among the first directors to use multiple cameras and telephoto lenses simultaneously — an approach that changed how action sequences could be filmed.

That technique made for a fast-paced movie that never lags, and audiences around the globe loved it. The film won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, earned two Academy Award nominations and became the highest-grossing film in Japan at the time. 

Beyond its awards, the film is often credited with shaping the “assembling the team” narrative — the structure of recruiting individuals with distinct skills for a shared goal. Its influence is hard to miss in films like Ocean’s Eleven and even The Avengers. 

Kurosawa also understood what weather could do to a scene. The film's rain-soaked finale went on to inspire some of cinema’s most memorable battle sequences, including those in The Matrix Revolutions and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

But for Kurosawa, the innovations in Seven Samurai were about more than one film. He saw technology as essential to keeping Japanese cinema relevant. 

"Technological advances are a vitally important aspect of the motion picture industry," he told the New York Times in 1981, warning that without investment, Japanese studios had little hope of competing with Hollywood or television. 

After Seven Samurai, Kurosawa went on to direct Yojimbo, High and Low, Kagemusha and Ran, among others, working on new projects right up until his death in 1998. 

While critics often called his films “profoundly humanistic,” Kurosawa stayed humble about his achievements.

“I just make up stories and film them,” he said in 1985. “When I am lucky,” he added, “the stories have a lifelike quality that makes them appealing to people, and the film is successful.”

Since its release in 1988, Die Hardhas been continuously considered one of the best action films.

For instance, the publication Collider recently ranked Die Hard as the "Best Action Thriller Masterpiece of All Time." The other 20 beloved action films on the list included 1991's Point Break, Dirty Harry from 1971, 1986's Aliens, The Bourne Ultimatum from 2007, 1993's The Fugitive, The Dark Knight from 2008, 1994's Speed, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, released in 1991.

Collider reported that Die Hard, which spawned five sequels, took home the number one spot because it has captured audiences for nearly four decades.

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Die Hard's thrilling scenes are one reason the film remains so beloved. However, fans of the movie and its subsequent sequels also enjoy rooting for Detective John McClane, played by Bruce Willis. In a 2015 interview at the Austin Film Festival, the film's screenwriter, Jeb Stuart, explained he purposefully created a very human character, who audiences can easily empathize with. He said what he learned while studying at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Stanford University enabled him to write a successful script, regardless of the genre.

"I had a lot of training that I just kind of pulled over into the action world. How to create a scene, how to develop characters, how to make an audience worry about a particular character, even when he's about to jump off a building or, you know, get run down by a train or something like that, something crazy," explained the writer in the 2015 interview. "If you don't care for him, you're not going to follow him. And I think that's the world that I came out of academically and had the good fortune to have the ability to talk to writers."

He also said that he was drawn to the action genre in terms of screenwriting, as he knew it was lucrative.

"That's where the money was for me and I needed to get out of debt," quipped The Fugitive co-writer, now 70.

Not to totally fangirl over Aldi or anything, but how is that chain just so good at what they do? I always wonder why, say, Trader Joe's doesn't try to replicate something like the Aldi Finds aisle, but maybe it's just because Aldi is so darn good at seeking out these fun, affordable finds, its competitors aren't about to bother.

Case in point: Every time I think that Aldi has already stocked all of the pretty, comfy bedding it could possibly find, the next drop has even more. It's a gift, really—a gift that keeps on giving. And now there's a new quilt set in town.

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Kirkton House Queen Green Floral Reversible Quilt Set, $34.99 at Aldi

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Aldi's Kirkton House Green Floral Reversible Quilt Set comes in both queen and king sizes, each for just $34.99. The quilt is a lightweight piece that's perfect for layering or for use on its own when warmer nights call for something breathable and not too heavy. The pretty, sage-green colorway has an almost vintage-tinged quality, with a delicate white floral pattern that adds a touch of elegance throughout.

And you don't have to worry about finding a matching set of shams to purchase separately—the quilt comes with two, so that your bed will look perfectly styled without any extra effort.

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If green isn't your thing, Aldi is also selling the exact same set (in king and queen sizes) in a lovely brown colorway, too. Perfect if your bedroom's color palette leans towards warmer neutrals.

Want to outfit your bed with this set in a more layered way? It's all about balance.

Let the pattern shine without overwhelming the space. Start with crisp, neutral sheets (white or soft cream always works) to give your eye a place to rest. Layer the quilt neatly, either folded at the foot or pulled all the way up for a more polished look. Use the matching shams as your anchor, then add one or two complementary throw pillows in solids or subtle textures to break things up. For extra coziness, drape a lightweight throw across the corner. It should feel inviting, not overly styled. You're not aiming for a four-page spread in Architectural Digest, just a sweet sanctuary to rest your head.

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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.

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Who won Jeopardy today?Jamie Ding

Continuing to dominate Jeopardy! with his impressive gameplay, Jamie Ding won his 22nd consecutive game, bringing his total winnings to $627,600

Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?Catherine Hoffman

Catherine Hoffmanis a children's librarian from Clarkston, Michigan.

Erik Bubolz

Erik Bubolz is an attorney originally from Okemos, Michigan.

Jamie Ding

JamieDing extended his remarkable winning streak to 22 games during what was an all-Michigan affair. Though the bureaucrat and law student now calls Lawrenceville, New Jersey, home, he grew up in the Detroit metro area, making all three contestants Michigan natives.

As for his gameplay, despite missing Final Jeopardy, he built such a commanding lead throughout the game that he still cruised to the win with a final score of $18,600. The highlight of his game was a near-sweep of the high-value $2,000 clues in Double Jeopardy, as he picked up five of the six. 

Going into the episode, Ding sat just $14,612 behindMatt Jackson for 13th on the all-time winnings list and needed only one more correct response to pass Cris Pannullo for 9th on the all-time correct responses list, per the Jeopardy! Leaderboard of Legends.

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What was Final Jeopardy today?

Final Jeopardy today was in the category "Country Names."

The clue:  "In the 1850s it was part of the Granadine Confederation; today it's named for a man who never set foot in the country."

The answer:  What is Colombia?

The clue blended historical geography with a fun bit of trivia, stumping two of three contestants, including Ding.

Ding wagered aggressively with $16,200, and had he been correct, he would have finished with $51,000. But even with the miss, his pre-Final Jeopardy lead was so large that he still won comfortably. Hoffman was the sole player to get it right, wagering $4,000 to end up with $8,400. Bubolz got it wrong, wagering nearly all of what he had going in, $7,199 of $7,200, with a final score of $1.

Ding will be back tomorrow to go for win number 23.

Did you get the answer? Sign off in the comments!

Related: Where Jamie Ding Ranks Among ‘Jeopardy!’s Top 10 All-Time Winners

When is Jeopardy on next?

Jeopardy! will come back on Tuesday, April 14, 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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Valerie Lee, an actress who was one of the last surviving Wizard of Oz cast members, has died. She was 94.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stephen Cox—the author of the 1996 book The Munchkins of Oz—announced that Lee died on Sunday, April 12, in the Reseda neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Lee was best known as one of the child actors who portrayed the Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz. Prior to her death, she was one of the last surviving cast members of the 1939 classic film. Priscilla Montgomery Clark, who also played a Munchkin in the movie, is still alive and now 96 years old, according to Cox.

Lee was born Valerie Shepard in Los Angeles on Dec. 14, 1931. As a child, she and several of her Bud Murray Dance School cohorts were cast as Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz. Lee celebrated her 7th birthday while shooting on the MGM lot in Culver City, California. In her uncredited film debut, she danced alongside her fellow Munchkins in a scene with Judy Garland’s Dorothy in Munchkinland.

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After The Wizard of Oz, Lee went on to appear in multiple Our Gang comedy shorts: 1939’s Time Out for Lessons, 1941’s Ye Olde Minstrels, 1942’s Doin’ Their Bit, 1943’s Benjamin Franklin, Jr., 1943’s Election Daze and 1944’s Dancing Romeo.

Though the Our Gang shorts were Lee’s only other acting credits beyond The Wizard of Oz, she appeared onscreen again decades later in the 2024 TV documentary Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered.

Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Haynes, to whom she was married from 1949 to 2002. The couple shared three children: Elise, Sharon and Larry.

Just days before Lee’s death, Caren Marsh Doll—who is known for her role as Garland’s stand-in for The Wizard of Oz—celebrated her 107th birthday on April 6. Marsh Doll’s legs and feet can be seen in the famous scene where Dorothy clicks her heels together to return home to Kansas. She was 19 at the time of filming.

On the occasion of Marsh Doll’s birthday, she was one of only three individuals who worked on The Wizard of Oz who was still living. The other two were Lee and Clark.

Nearly nine decades after its release, The Wizard of Oz remains one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. The main cast included Garland as Dorothy Gale, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Jack Haley as the Tin Man, Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Frank Morgan as the Wizard of Oz, Billie Burke as Glinda the Good Witch and Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West.

When The Voice begins its semifinals tonight and on tomorrow’s finale episode, there’s one big difference for Season 29 of the singing competition than ever before. There are no live shows, so America doesn’t get to vote for the winner.

Rather, an audience comprised of Superfans and former contestants will watch all the performances and then at the end of the show, cast their ballot for their favorite. So, what that means for the semifinals is they will select one artist each from John Legend and Adam Levine’s teams, and two from Kelly Clarkson’s team she has the advantage after having won the All-Star Showdown -- to move into the finale.

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“I actually had to have [an] inner dialogue about this,” Clarkson tells Parade when asked about preparing for the new voting process. “I think all three of us coaches – we’ve been doing the show for so long, but it’s definitely different. The difference is [that] the Grammys are something where you’re nominated by your peers in the industry. It’s a different kind of ballgame for an award show that is fan-voted. It’s just a different ballgame.

"I did think we were going to have a hard time with certain things because these are also people who have been through it. These are previous artists who have been on The Voice and sometimes America does tend to vote a certain way. I did know it would be a little difficult, but also, I knew it would be cool because these artists know as I do how hard the process is. You have two and a half, three minutes to show people what you’re capable of. When you have so much talent, it’s a hard thing to do. With the peers and the superfans, it was a different ballgame. I feel like it was a challenge that no other artist on this show has had.”

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Legend also agrees that it is a different ballgame. But even so, it didn’t change how he selected his three semifinalists.

“The first thing I do is I go back and listen to [performances] on headphones, and then I do a ranking of my artists based on me listening on headphones,” he tells Parade, explaining his process. “Because there can be a lot of the fog of war when you’re in the midst of the Blinds, and all the crowd’s there and all these other things are going on, and you may not be assessing things as level-headedly as you would like, and so I like to listen back and then I get a better idea of where I think my artists are. Then each round I do the same thing and re-rank them in my head based on their actual performances on the stage.”

And this season, Legend says that his three semifinalists -- KJ Willis, Lucas West and Syd Millevoi – were his Top 3 after the Blinds.

Lucas West, Syd Millevoi, John Legend, KJ Willis

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“If I look back at my rankings of these artists, these were among my favorites after the Blinds, and so they’ve been consistently excellent throughout the competition,” he says.

In fact, Legend feels that with the new voting method, he may have a better shot at winning a second season.

“Honestly, I figure that room is probably going to be more closely aligned to my taste than the vast swath of America voting, and so I feel a certain amount of trust for the room,” he says. “I think it’s a discerning musical audience, and it makes me actually a little more optimistic about how they’re going to vote.”

The Voice airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Streams next day on Peacock.

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Little Feat's Bill Payne shared a lovely tribute to their former bandmate Lowell George.

George, who was a founder and primary guitarist of the American rock band, would have turned 81 years old on Monday. In June 1979, the musician passed away from a heart attack caused by an accidental heroin overdose in a hotel room in Arlington, Virginia, a day after his concert at Washington, D.C.'s Lisner Auditorium, for his tour in support of his solo album, Thanks I'll Eat it Here. He was just 34 years old.

Little Feat continued after George's death, going through multiple lineup changes over the past 50 years. Currently, the group is on their The Last Farewell Tour, celebrating their legacy and transition away from heavy touring. Payne, the group's pianist who has been the only founding member to stay all these years, wrote a beautiful tribute for George on Instagram on Monday.

"On the bus last night, I, like most of us, was feeling good but tired with all that had led up to us being on the road for the first of the Last Farewell Tour shows. For one crazy moment, I had envisioned what 81 candles on a birthday cake would look like, the flames casting dancing shadows on the wall," Payne wrote out. "I know it was a silly thought, but I don’t see any harm in letting imagination take over for what is a big moment in the band’s history and another tip-of-the hat to Lowell George on his birthday."

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The American Southern rock band was formed in 1969 in Los Angeles by George, Payne, Roy Estrada and Richie Hayward. In the 1970s, they released an album every year, before breaking up in the 1980s after George left the group, before his death due to creative differences. They eventually reunited again in 1987, and have released 22 albums since, with their most recent being Strike Up The Band last year. The current lineup includes Payne, Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Fred Tackett, Scott Sharrard and Tony Leone.

Though George's exit caused the band to break up for almost a decade, Payne never held it against him, telling Highway 81 Revisted in 2019 that, "he will always be a part of Little Feat."

"For some people, he was the main attraction, until they dig deeper and they see that some songs were written by other people that maybe they thought were written by him. It doesn’t denigrate Lowell at all," Payne said. "He had some wonderful songs, his phrasing was incredible, not only as a guitar player but as a singer in particular. So we honor Lowell every time we hit the stage.”

American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lowell George of Little Feat performing on stage, Wembley, London, 1st September 1975.

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The Last Farewell Tour kicked off last Friday night in Orlando, Florida, and is set to conclude on May 9 in St. Charles, Illinois. Tickets are available on Little Feat's official website.

"He was always bigger than life. Time to let loose, indeed," Payne concluded in his Instagram tribute. "Celebrate the man, the band, and our time we have left with each other, of which there is much more to come."

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A chain of convenience stores is set to close hundreds of locations in the coming year. 7-Eleven, which opened its first location in 1927, revealed in recent earnings documents that 645 locations across North America will be closing during its 2026 fiscal year.

According to C-Store Dive, parent company Seven & i Holdings included the information about the closings in its Brief Summary for FY 2025, which it released on April 9. The company's fiscal year runs from March 1 to February 28.

Some of the locations slated for closure will be converted into "wholesale fuel stores." The company still has plans to open 200 new locations across North America. However, as C-Store Dive noted, this will be the fifth straight year where 7-Eleven closes more stores than it opens across North America.

The site also indicated that the estimated 645 closings in 7-Eleven's fiscal year 2026 will be the highest number in recent years, by a notable amount. The number of stores opening has been relatively steady for the past few years, ranging from 122 to 315. Over the same timeframe, however, closures have typically run between 227 and 474.

The new 7-Eleven locations generally follow the chain's "large format, food-focused design," noted C-Store Dive.

The site Mass Market Retailers shared that convenience stores have been seeing success with a focus on quality prepared foods and a wider selection of food options. Tobacco and fuel remain "core traffic drivers," but the in-store experience with drinks and food has been a significant sales driver.

7-Eleven has not released a detailed list of the locations closing or the timing of the closings.

While the number of 7-Eleven convenience stores closing in 2026 is substantial, around 13,000 locations remain across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The chain started in Texas, and now has over 86,000 stores open worldwide, in 19 different countries.

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While most sandals are easy to slip on during the summer, not all of them offer the support you need for long days on your feet. Choosing a pair with proper cushioning and stability can make a noticeable difference in comfort, especially if you’re walking, traveling, or standing for extended periods.

That’s why it’s worth looking for a style that goes beyond the basics, elevating both your comfort level and your everyday outfits. One standout option is the Clarks Drift Faye Slip-On Sandals. Right now, they’re on sale for 36% off at Zappos, plus shoppers can score an extra 20% off when entering the code WIN20 at checkout. That brings the price down from $70 to $36, which makes them a great value for a comfort-focused pair.

Clarks Drift Faye Slip-On Sandals, From $36 (was $70) at Zappos

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They’re available in sizes 5 through 12, with both medium and wide width options to accommodate different foot shapes. The wedge heel measures about 1.8 inches, giving you a bit of height without sacrificing stability, and the pair is lightweight at just 0.7 pounds.

Design-wise, these sandals feature a slip-on style with a smooth jersey lining for added comfort. The open round toe shape keeps them breathable, while the durable textile upper is finished with sleek double buckle closures that let you adjust the fit.

Comfort is where they really stand out. The Cushion Soft foam footbed helps absorb impact with every step, while the flexible thermoplastic rubber outsole provides grip and traction. Together, these features make them ideal for all-day wear.

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They’re well-suited for a wide range of everyday activities. Whether you’re running errands, heading out for a casual brunch, or exploring a new city, they offer the support you need without feeling bulky. They also work well in beachy or resort settings thanks to their breathable design and lightweight feel.

When it comes to styling, they’re easy to work into your wardrobe. They pair well with athleisure like leggings or joggers, but also complement denim shorts, casual dresses, and linen pants. With five color options — black, tan, blue, green, and pink — you can go neutral or add a pop of color depending on your style.

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If you’re looking for a pair of sandals that can keep up with busy days while still looking put-together, the Clarks Drift Faye Slip-On Sandals are a strong choice. With the current $34 discount, now’s a great time to pick up a pair and upgrade your summer footwear.

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A landmark wartime epic, The Deer Hunter not only became a 1979 Oscar magnet, but it launched the career of a legend many consider the greatest female actor of all time. 

Boasting a star-studded cast with topliners Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken, the film also features a young Meryl Streep as Linda, the girlfriend of Walken’s Nick who gets closer to De Niro's Michael, who plays a soldier recently home from the Vietnam War. It was a small role for Streep, but its impact could not have been bigger: She was nominated for her first Academy Award for what was essentially her first major film role.  

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Fast-forward to April 14, 1980, and Streep would win her first Oscar, for Kramer vs. Kramer. The trend would continue through the decades with the actor scoring 21 nominations since 1979 and winning ithree statuettes. 

In 2023, Streep jumped over to the small screen for a recurring role in the third season of Only Murders in the Building opposite Martin Short. She plays Loretta Durkin, an actor and the love interest of Short's Oliver. In signature Streep form, she was nominated for an Emmy for the role.

As for The Deer Hunter, much like its quiet acting prodigy in a modest lace gown, the film reinvented the wartime drama, shifting the action away from the battlefield and into the traumatized psyches of the men fighting for their country. The highly controversial Russian roulette scenes are still discussed today. 

Often cited in the same sentence as Francis Ford Coppola’s war epic, Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter marked a turning point in Vietnam-era cinema -- and a breakout moment in the rise of Meryl Streep.

Don't miss Streep's latest project: her return to the iconic "dragon lady," Miranda Priestly, in The Devil Wears Prada 2, out in theaters May 1.

The Deer Hunter is available to buy or rent on Prime Video.

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Daisy Knatchbull, Prince William and Prince Harry’s cousin, announced her engagement to Italian music executive Giovanni Damiani.

“Getting hitched (and making gift shop turtle rings a thing),” Daisy wrote via Instagram on April 13. The first photo showed the couple making excited faces while vacationing in the Bahamas. A dainty gold turtle ring could be seen on Daisy’s left hand. In other videos from the special moment, her future husband wrote, “Will you marry me?” in the sand using seaweed.

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The comments were filled with British celebrities, including actress Sophie Turner and Nigella Lawson, as well as royals, like Princess Olympia of Greece and Princess Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who wrote, "Yipeeeeee. Congratulations.”

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Daisy is the third cousin of Prince William, 43, and Prince Harry, 41. Her parents are Philip Knatchbull and Atalanta Cowan, and she is the great-granddaughter of Louis Mountbatten, the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Daisy Knatchbull attends the launch of The Deck's new London flagship store on Savile Row on February 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

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Her last name has been circulating lately. She is the niece of Penelope “Penny” Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who was known as a close confidant of Prince Philip later in his life. She was included as a character in Season 5 of The Crown, portrayed by Natascha McElhone, and she has even been referred to as the "second-most important woman in the Duke of Edinburgh's life” in the 2020 biography, Prince Philip Revealed.

While her family is adjacent to the royals, Daisy has been forging her own path. She is the founder and CEO of her design brand, Knatchbull, which was “Savile Row's first and only shopfront exclusively for women in its prestigious 200-year history,” per the brand’s website. 

“Through her all-female staffed business, Daisy continues to challenge industry norms while maintaining the street's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, combining centuries-old techniques with modern styling specifically designed for women,” Knatchbull’s website reads.

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Kate Middleton is famously a fan of Knatchbull's designs. The Princess of Wales wore a white ruffled blouse from the brand on at least three occasions in 2025, including to present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design in May, the Women's Rugby World Cup in September, and the Future Workforce Summit in London in November.

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Women's Rugby World Cup pool A match between England and Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium, Brighton, southeast England, on September 6, 2025. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images)

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Daisy is making sure women all over the U.K. are dressed as impeccably as her royal family. 

“I would love to give as many women as possible the experience to have something made bespoke,” she told Quintessentially in 2023. “Our clients always say they wish they’d found us sooner; our biggest problem [as a brand] is that people don’t know we exist.”

For the past 10 seasons of their HGTV show Home Town, Erin Napier and Ben Napier have been restoring homes and other structures together in their small Mississippi hometown. And on several occasions over the past decade, the married couple has hosted spinoffs of their popular reality series.

Now, the Napiers are about to star in yet another spinoff: Home Town: Inn This Together. The new show will premiere on HGTV next month, and we have all the details on Home Town: Inn This Together, how the renovation turned out and how to watch the show.

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Ben and Erin Napier's latest project in Laurel, Miss. is so big that it needs four episodes and its own spinoff series.

In Home Town: Inn This Together, the Napiers' close friends JimRasberry,Mallorie Rasberry and Josh Nowell will call upon the Napiers for an exciting project. Together, the team will restore the 25,000-square-foot Kress building in downtown Laurel, which was once home to a Kress department store.

The 1930 building has been empty and deteriorating for the past 40 years, and comes complete with flooded areas and disintegrating walls.

Nowell and the Rasberrys set out to turn the space into a modern inn, complete with a storefront and restaurant. However, as the trio and the Napiers get to work, they'll face budget issues as well as a "devastating fire that severely damages the hotel post renovation," per HGTV (more on that below).

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After working with the Napiers, the Rasberrys and Nowell were able to successfully open their inn, The Heirloom. The boutique hotel is located at 400 Central Ave in Laurel, Miss. and features 30 rooms, per House Beautiful.

However, due to the fire that struck the hotel in August 2025, all bookings are temporarily paused on The Heirloom's website. Hopefully the hotel will be able to open again soon.

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Home Town: Inn This Together's first episode will air on HGTV on Sunday, May 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For four weeks, a new episode will air on HGTV in that time slot.

If you prefer streaming, you'll be able to stream each new episode of Home Town: Inn This Together the following day on HBO Max.

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More than five decades later, one song still has listeners singing along to every word —cementing its place as one of the most iconic tracks in music history.

Released in 1972, "American Pie" by Don McLean soared to No. 1 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Thanks to its nostalgic reflections on a changing era, this classic rock anthem continues to resonate with generations, solidifying its legacy as a timeless masterpiece.

The tune was written and recorded by McLean for his second studio album, American Pie. The single became a No. 1 hit in the United States and held that spot for four weeks in January 1972, after two months on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, which is over eight minutes long, also held the record for almost 50 years as the longest song to be crowned the top spot, before Taylor Swift's "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" broke it in 2021.

In addition, "American Pie" was listed as the No. 5 song on the RIAA project "Songs of the Century," and a 2000 cover by Madonna reached No. 1 in at least 15 countries, including the UK, Canada and Australia.

Don McLean performs on stage during a Music Memorial for Jeff Carson at Nashville Palace on May 10, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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"American Pie" was slightly inspired by the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson in a plane crash in 1959, marking the end of the era of early rock and roll, and popularized the phrase "The Day The Music Died," which is sang throughout the song.

McLean spoke with The Guardian about "American Pie" and opened up about how the death of his father really impacted him as a teenager. The singer has never explicitly said what the tune is about, but Holly was one of the singer's biggest musical inspirations and favorite artists. Rob Walker, the journalist who interviewed McLean in 2020, asked if the song had a connection with his father's death. When he was 15 years old, McLean had a premonition that his father was going to die soon. A few days after telling his grandmother, his father "dropped dead" in front of him.

"You've hit the nail on the head. I mean, that’s exactly right. That’s why I don’t like talking about the lyrics because I wanted to capture and say something that was almost unspeakable. It’s indescribable," McLean said. "American Pie is a biographical song."

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McLean was raised in upstate New York and grew up listening to folk music. After four months studying at Villanova University, McLean eventually dropped out and signed with folk music agent Harold Leventhal for months before teaming up with Herb Gart. He spent the next few months performing at small clubs around New York City and releasing his debut album Tapestry in 1970.

A year later, he released American Pie, which launched his career. He described in the sale catalogue that the song is about life "heading in the wrong direction." The catalogue confirmed other references, such as the mentions of Elvis Presley ("the king") and Bob Dylan ("the jester"), and confirmed that the song culminates with a description of the killing of Meredith Hunter at the Altamont Free Concert, ten years after the plane crash that killed Holly, Valens and Richardson.

Don McLean performs live on stage at the Grand Gala in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 15th February 1974.

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Since then, McLean has released 20 more studio albums, with his most recent being American Boys in 2024. The 80-year-old musician is set to go on tour around the United States this summer and Australia in October to celebrate the 55th anniversary of "American Pie."

Fans can purchase tickets to his upcoming tour on his official website and listen to "American Pie" and the rest of McLean's discography on streaming platforms.

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Former Dancing With the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev sat down with Peta Murgatroyd and Sharna Burgess for a chat on The Penthouse with Peta podcast. In part one of the episode, which was released on Monday, April 13, Chigvintsev talked about being cut from the show in 2024, which came as a surprise to many longtime fans.

"You do have this giant void in your life after the show," Chigvintsev told Murgatroyd and Burgess. "But it's the aftermath of other people telling you like, 'oh, I miss you on the show,' or 'I'm like big fan.' It's a constant...And that never really goes away."

Chigvintsev went on to say that being cut from Dancing With the Stars was really tough as he felt he didn't really get closure after being part of the show for several seasons.

"I'm not going to lie, I [haven 't watched] one episode since I exited the show. I haven't seen one," he said, later adding, "I wish the show would [say], 'we just want to, you know, like, [let you know] this is your last season, enjoy it. This is like, we really want you to have a good time.'" And like that, even that part of the closure would have been so much, in that they do know.”

Chigvintsev wasn't brought back for Season 33 and was informed of the decision days before the full cast was announced. While some people thought that the decision was made after Chigvintsev's personal issues and subsequent arrest stemming from an argument with now-ex-wife, Nikki Garcia.

During his conversation with Murgatroyd and Burgess, Chigvintsev seemed pretty certain that his time on Dancing With the Stars had come to a close and that he wouldn't be returning. It's unknown if that's his decision, a decision made by production, or, perhaps, a combination of both.

Chigvintsev first joined the cast of Dancing With the Stars on Season 19. He won the Mirrorball Trophy alongside Kaitlyn Bristowe on Season 29.

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We are officially declaring it a cottagecore summer. If you are looking to add a little extra whimsy decor to your patio this summer, we have the answer for you. Equal parts cute and practical, these solar light statues from Amazon are the perfect way to illuminate your outdoor living space. As most solar lamps do, these small but mighty friends suck up the sun all day and once the sun goes down, give off a warm glow with no wires or fuss — and of course, no extra cost to your energy bill. 

Adding a little solar lamp to your garden or patio is a great way to set the outdoor vibe with just the right amount of light if you plan to sit outside or host guests in the evening. And really, what better time to buy an adorable solar light statue than now, ahead of summer backyard season? See the cutest solar light statues on Amazon below. 

Gigalumi Flower Pot Cat Solar Garden Decor, $20 (was $30) at Amazon

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I mean… come on. Imagine walking up to a front door and you see this little guy? For the ultimate cat lover in your life (which could be you), this adorable solar light features a sweet-looking orange cat holding a flower vase with "Welcome" scrawled across the front. Other than being outright adorable, shoppers say it's really quite well-made. Once charged, it will stay lit for up to 12 hours, and it's built for true outdoor use too. "The statue has a good weight to him, which made me confident he wasn’t going to blow over in a heavy wind," one shopper wrote. 

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This is the kind of bear you’d actually want hanging out in your backyard. Adorably seated and clutching a beehive with a honey dipper, this one gives off total Winnie the Pooh bestie vibes. At night, the whole beehive will light up and add a cozy atmosphere to your patio or front door stoop. It makes a great gift too, according to shoppers.

“This was part of a garden decoration gift for my mother-in-law and she absolutely loved this little guy," one shopper wrote. "She kept looking for the perfect place for him so she could see him from her spot in the house at night.” With just the push of a simple on button, your new glowing little friend will bring joy all summer long. 

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Illuminew Fairy House With Gnomes Solar Light, $28 (was $33) at Amazon

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One of our favorites from the list, this miniature gnome home is all about the details. From the textured flocked roof to the snoozing gnome to the tiny windows all aglow, it feels straight out of a storybook. If you let it charge fully during the day, the windows will light up for 8 to 10 hours at a time, so everyone driving by your house will admire it. 

Illuminew Elephant Solar Outdoor Garden Decor, $22 (was $29) at Amazon

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This adorable elephant solar light statue will add so much personality and sweetness to your garden or front stoop. The little one holds a rather pretty lantern from his trunk, and don't miss the sweet little yellow bird perched on his head too! We're just glad he has a friend. After charging fully, the lantern will automatically switch on at night and stay aglow for hours. It's built to withstand wind, rain, and snow, so no matter the weather, this little guy will be there to cheer you up. 

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It’s often the smallest details that make a space feel most special. You don’t need the most expensive patio furniture to feel like your space is personal to you. Consider this your sign to lean into whimsy this summer and grab some solar light statues that your outdoor space will thank you for. 

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Beverly Hills, 90210 starJennie Garth is opening up about her second marriage to Twilight starPeter Facinelli. The actor looks back at the turmoil behind their marriage and the moment that made her realize it wasn't going to last.

In the mid '90s, Garth met Facinelli while working on the TV film Unfinished Affairs. The two actors dated for roughly five years before getting married in January 2001. Before tying the knot, Garth and Facinellie had their first daughter in 1997, and would have their second in 2002, and their third in 2006. To many people's surprise, Facinelli filed for divorce from the What I Like About You star in 2012, and it was later finalized in 2013.

Garth recently reported having taken pills and heavily drinking following the divorce, and in a recent episode of the Armchair Expert podcast, revealed when she knew it was over. She recalls the moment they went to couples counseling, and the counselor asked her why she was with someone who didn't love her.

“That’s where everything hit the fan," said Garth. “It was echoing. I’ll never forget it. That just gutted me, and I was like, ‘Yeah, no s–t. Give up, it’s time."

In the podcast, Garth also openly explains that she felt Facinelli was "never truly in love with me. The kind of love that it takes to be married to sustain a long-term relationship." She also adds that the future Twilight star wasn't 100% ready to be a father at 21 years old and was still trying to figure himself out as an actor.

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By 2012, the couple was already separated, when Garth remembers the moment Facinelli asked for a divorce and a comment that angered her. She explains that the actor visited them and their kids while she was on a farm in central California. TheNurse Jackie star entered the RV and asked for a divorce.

Garth remembered him commenting, "'Jen, someday you’ll thank me for this'" and how much it "infuriated" her, and "that pissed me off."

After their finalized divorce, Garth began dating actor Dave Abrams in 2014 after a blind date. They were married in 2015 and initially filed for divorce in 2018. By February 2019, Abrams dismissed the divorce filings, and the couple reconciled. Facinelli is currently engaged to Lily Anne Harrison, whom he began dating in 2016.

Woodstock has been ranked one of the best movies of all time by Rotten Tomatoes. The iconic 1970 music documentary ranked on an eclectic list of 300 films that included The Wizard of Oz, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and other classics.

Woodstock documented the famous Woodstock Music & Art Fair held at Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, New York, from Aug. 15 to 18, 1969. The three-day celebration of peace and love featured performances by Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, and more, but there were also plenty of non-musical moments that painted a picture of the changing times.

The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including a nod for Best Editing for editor Thelma Schoonmaker, according to The American Film Institute. Up against the films Patton, M*A*S*H, and Tora Tora Tora!, Schoonmaker didn’t win, but her nomination was still a rarity for a documentary film.

The work was certainly put in. The film crew shot for 18 hours each day during the festival and wound up with miles of raw footage that wasn’t synced to the sound. Schoonmaker and director Michael Wadleigh spent months editing 315,000 feet of exposed film, AFI noted.

Woodstock was a massive hit film, grossing more than $34 million on a $600,000 budget, per The Numbers. Other estimates put the box office take at nearly $50 million.

Martin Scorsese was an assistant director on the film

The 70-person Woodstock movie crew included a young Martin Scorsese, who served as an assistant director.

In an interview with Roger Ebert, Scorsese revealed, “We had 14 to 18 cameras at Woodstock. When those three days were over, we came back with 50 miles — 120 hours — of film. It took us more than two weeks just to look at the rushes.”

Speaking with Rolling Stone, Wadleigh revealed that he filmed the Woodstock grounds “as if it were a war zone."  “And that’s why you see people in casts on their arms and legs, and hobbling down in the dirt,” he said. “I felt like the Sixties were ending, and we were going to head into more-depressed times, and that a lot of our ideals were not going to work out.”

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As most of its regular shoppers are sure to attest, Sam's Club has no shortage of standout options when it comes to quick and easy snacks to enjoy on the go.

Whether looking to the grocery chain's expansive lineup of savory snacks or its fresh-baked cakes and other assorted desserts, Sam's Club has something for everyone to enjoy when it comes to their winding grocery aisles.

As fantastic as most of these treats are in and of themselves, Sam's Club has recently unveiled a brand-new snack that might rank as the chain's most exciting release to date.

According to a recent press release shared with us over email, Sam's Club has begun rolling an exciting new snack in the form of Amara's Strawberry Banana Smoothie Melts.

A new arrival to Sam's Club's shelves, Amara's Strawberry Banana Smoothie acts as a nutritional snack for both adults and younger consumers interested in a guilt-free snack.

As the name might imply, Amara's Smoothie Melts deliver the same refreshing taste that comes with a fresh-made fruit smoothie featured in every bite of the eye-catching snack pouch.

Sold at Sam's Club in 12 packs of $14.98, the Strawberry Banana Smoothie Melts marks the first time Amara has launched a product to Sam's Club, marking the beginning of what we hope to be a memorable partnership.

As a representative for the brand said of the product over email, "The mess-free, melt-free snacks have become a staple for parents looking for non-allergenic snacks to bring to school, after school snacks and for traveling."

Of course, if early reviews are any indication, most shoppers might want to get their hands on the fruit-flavored snack sooner rather than later! As one fan helpfully opined on Sam's Club's official website, "These are the perfect snack size and a staple in our pantry. My daughter loves them!"