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Tyler Florence is sending eight brand-new teams on an epic culinary road trip when Season 19 of The Great Food Truck Race premieres Sunday, July 26, on Food Network.

This season pits four savory trucks against four sweet-focused teams as they travel from Nashville through the Great Smoky Mountains, competing in cooking challenges, sales competitions and surprise twists for a chance to win the $50,000 grand prize. For the first time in the show's history, the bottom two teams each week will face off in a taste redemption battle, giving one truck a final opportunity to stay in the competition before another is sent home.

Here's a look at the eight teams hoping to drive away as this season's champion.

View this post on Instagram Meet the Cast of The Great Food Truck Race Season 19Bug & Bear's Cannoli (Los Angeles, California) Bug & Bear's Cannoli (Los Angeles, California)

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Team: Joey Serpico, Matt Wilson and Dina Pecci

Joey learned to make cannoli alongside his grandmother and now brings those family traditions to Bug & Bear's Cannoli. Joined by his husband, Matt, and friend Dina, the trio specializes in handmade Italian desserts with what they call a "traditionally untraditional" twist.

Cason Funnel Cakes (Richmond, Virginia) Cason Funnel Cakes (Richmond, Virginia)

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Team: Terrance "TC" Cason, Andre Cason and Morris Green

Brothers TC and Andre joined forces with their cousin Moe after building a loyal following serving extravagant funnel cakes around Richmond. What began with a tent and a donated work van has grown into an opportunity to compete on national television with their first food truck.

DeadProof Pizza Co. (Derry, New Hampshire) DeadProof Pizza Co. (Derry, New Hampshire)

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Team: Thomas Lomanno, Dante Marino and Lisa Bosteels

DeadProof Pizza Co. approaches pizza as a blank canvas, creating inventive specialty pies alongside smashburgers, wings and other comfort-food favorites from its mobile pop-up.

Grounds Donut House (Bronx, New York) Grounds Donut House (Bronx, New York)

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Team: Carmela Varotta, Gabriella Amoroso and Stephanie Hill

This family-run doughnut business has expanded from the Bronx to multiple locations across New York and Connecticut thanks to its oversized, creative doughnuts. Now the team hopes those crowd-pleasing creations impress judges as well.

Hele Rolls (Kapolei, Hawaii) Hele Rolls (Kapolei, Hawaii)

Team: Brittany Lopez, Jasmine Milam and Mari Wills

Representing Hawaii, Hele Rolls specializes in warm cinnamon rolls inspired by island flavors. The team hopes its unique take on the classic pastry helps it stand out throughout the competition.

Jollof Bowl (Baltimore, Maryland) Jollof Bowl (Baltimore, Maryland)

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Team: Ethel Kamara, Andrea Kamara and Lekan Oketunji

Jollof Bowl showcases authentic West African cuisine through customizable bowls packed with traditional spices and recipes passed down through generations.

Stuph'd Beignets & Burgers (New Orleans, Louisiana) Stuph'd Beignets & Burgers (New Orleans, Louisiana)

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Team: Dionne Lewis, Duana Lawrence and Sherman Clarke

Three generations of one family are bringing New Orleans flavor to the competition. Since opening in 2016, Stuph'd Beignets & Burgers has become known for creative stuffed beignets that put a fresh spin on the city's iconic pastry.

Waffadilla (Hampshire, Illinois) Waffadilla (Hampshire, Illinois)

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Team: Shawn Peterson, Madison Peterson and Gavin Mari

This family business combines waffles and quesadillas into one crispy comfort-food creation. Their waffle-pressed quesadillas are designed to surprise customers with unexpected flavor combinations and plenty of melted cheese.

The Great Food Truck Race season 19 premieres Sunday, July 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network. Episodes will stream the following day on HBO Max, with the competition culminating in a Sept. 6 finale at Churchill Downs in Louisville, where one team will claim the $50,000 grand prize.

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Three decades since Girl Power took the world by storm, Spice Girls' former manager, Chris Herbert, spilled some behind-the-scenes gossip to Betway.

He was the son of Bob Herbert, a music talent manager, and set up his own company aged 21. Their first project in 1994, was to make an all-girl pop group. He ultimately auditioned 600 girls before narrowing it down to Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Victoria Beckham.

How The Spice Girls Were Formed

Herbert spoke to the outlet about putting together the girlband, along with the strengths and weaknesses of each girl. Herbert revealed that Mel B "really stood out" during auditions. “Initially, it was her look,” he recalled.

“She stood out in the crowd. She dressed the part, looked cool, looked confident and carried herself brilliantly. Then I started talking to her. The remarkable thing is that Mel B hasn’t really changed since the day I met her. Over the years, they’ve all naturally grown into their public personas, but Mel B has always been exactly who she is," he explained, calling the singer and reality TV judge "down-to-earth" and "never pulls any punches."

He also noted how differently Victoria Beckham "carried herself" during her audition. "There was a grace and maturity about her that stood out immediately. She sang "Mein Herr" from Cabaret, which was a really unusual choice because everyone else was performing current pop songs. She felt comfortable singing something completely different. She was lovely, really charming, and I was very impressed.”

When asked who had to work harder on their singing and dancing, Herbert admitted Geri Horner (then known as Halliwell) wasn't a "natural." But, despite her lack of natural popstar abilities, their former manager admitted she "embraced the challenge" and put the work in.

He previously told Febe that Geri had the "X-factor" when she walked into the room. "In my career, I’ve never worked with anyone as ambitious and driven as Geri. If she walked into a room of 50 people, she’d have this internal heat-seeking camera that picked out the ones who could make a difference to her career."

The Spice Girls - Melanie B, Melanie C, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Adams And Emma Bunton, The Spice Girls - Melanie B, Melanie C, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Adams And Emma Bunton (Photo by Brian Rasic/Getty Images)

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The manager also worked with Five, Hear'Say, B*Witched and Honeyz, although he is still best known for putting together the Spice Girls. What did creating one of the most famous bands in pop music history teach him? Well, that you can't fast-track the process and rush perfection.

"Whenever we’ve skipped that groundwork, it’s caused problems further down the line because the group hasn’t had the time to become a proper unit," Herbert explained.

He added: "Eventually, cracks started to appear because the foundations were never properly built. With the Spice Girls, that year of development was absolutely fundamental to the success they went on to achieve."

Chris Herbert Only Managed The Band For Eighteen Months Spice Girls, portrait session in Paris, France, September 1996. L-R: Mel C, Victoria Adams, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Mel B. (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images)

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Despite putting the band together, the Spice Girls walked away from Chris Herbert after just eighteen months.

The girlband wanted to jump straight into a single and tour, while Herbert had other plans. “They became frustrated because we’d rehearse the same routine every day. Drilling and drilling, vocal coaches, choreography. Ultimately, there was a mutiny. They walked out," he told Febe. 

The split hurt Chris as he and the girls had formed a genuine friendship. “But I didn’t feel bitter because I knew I could repeat the process. So, I vowed to myself: I’m going to do this again.”

Kevin Smith nearly died from a "widowmaker" heart attack in 2018. After dropping around 100 pounds, he's looking happy, healthy, and better than ever.

Smith, 55, rose to stardom as an actor and director in his films Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The beloved filmmaker struggled with his weight for years, hitting around 330 pounds at his heaviest. But when he suffered a "widowmaker" heart attack in 2018 and almost died, he quickly learned he would have to make some serious changes to survive.

Eight years later, Smith is thriving. The director and actor hit the stage at 2026 Comic-Con International for "An Evening With Kevin Smith." The fun event, which took place at the San Diego Convention Center, showed the svelte star onstage as he engaged with the audience.

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He Says Having a Heart Attack Was a 'Gift'

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Back in 2022, Smith told PEOPLE that going through the harrowing heart attack experience was “the greatest gift I ever had."

"Not only did it save my life, make me go vegan and go healthier and stuff, but it gave me the spine for Clerks III," he said at the time. "I was making peace with the fact that this could be it," he recalled, looking back on when the doctor told him he had an 80 percent chance of dying.

How Did Kevin Smith Lose the Weight?

Smith became a spokesman for Weight Watchers and adopted a strict vegan diet that doesn't allow sugar. But he also stays active with daily walks with his pup. Instead of a home gym of his own, he enjoys getting outside and walking the hills of his neighborhood.

Ultimately, it was the input of his daughter that inspired him to change his eating habits.

“After I had my heart attack…I went vegan, because my kid has been vegan for three years prior to that,” he told TMZ. “And I watched her do it, and I was always like, ‘Oh, what a waste of time … you can’t eat anywhere.’ And she was like, ‘No, I just can’t eat at the places you always bring me.’”

Smith noted that his daughter strongly asked him to change his ways.

“She was like, ‘Please do this for me,’” he said.

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Beloved Swedish pop-rock duo Roxette has announced an unfortunate update on its North American tour, which was scheduled for later this year.

In a social media post published on July 25, the "It Must Have Been Love" hitmakers revealed that Live Nation has canceled its 40th anniversary tour "due to logistics and hugely increased touring costs."

"Lena, I and the band are of course disappointed. We were really looking forward to this northamerican tour and US is by far our biggest streaming market," founding member Per Gessle wrote in an Instagram post. "This decision was made by Live Nation USA, which they probably based on their own calculations. I hope we can play for our fab fans in the USA and Canada at some point in the near future."

The tour was due to kick off in Clarkston, MI on Sept. 10 and conclude in Auburn, WA on Oct. 9, with stops in Montreal, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more, along the way. In celebration of Roxette's four-decade-long career, the duo was set to play its many No. 1 hits, including "The Look," "Listen to Your Heart," and "The Joyride," with support from Taylor Dayne and Nick Lowe & the Los Straitjackets.

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Fans shared their disappointment upon hearing the news.

"I’m so sad!!," one person wrote. "I learned English with your songs, was so looking forward to seeing you❤️."

"This is a bummer, Per. I saw Roxette in San Francisco 2012," said another. "Hands down my most favorite concert! I wasn't going to be able to make it to this tour, sadly, but I'm sorry for all my fellow Roxers who were."

Formed in 1986, Roxette is Sweden's second-best-selling musical act after ABBA. The line-up originally consisted of Gessle and Marie Fredriksson.

Fredriksson's died in 2019 following complications from cancer, a few years after she announced that she would be retiring from touring. The band reformed in May 2024, with  Lena Philipsson taking on lead vocals.

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Fifty-three years ago, the Bay City Rollers gave "Saturday Night" its first try, but it didn't take off. A few years later, with a new lineup and a teenage frontman, a re-recorded version of the song became the band's biggest hit in America. 

Brothers Derek and Alan Longmuir were among the musicians who first formed the band in Scotland in the mid-'60s. The group went through several early lineup and name changes before settling on the Bay City Rollers.

It took a few years to find their footing, but the band broke through in 1971 with "Keep On Dancing," a cover of a '60s tune by The Gentrys that climbed to No. 9 in the U.K. 

Not every song caught on. The band's first version of "Saturday Night," written by the songwriting duo Bill Martin and Phil Coulter, came out in 1973 with Gordon "Nobby" Clark on lead vocals. It failed to chart. 

Around the same time, the band's lineup was changing. Leslie McKeown replaced Clark as lead singer, while guitarist Stuart "Woody" Wood joined the group, replacing John Devine.

McKeown was just 18 when he joined. Together with brothers Alan and Derek and guitarist Eric Faulkner, they formed what would become the band's classic lineup.

After "Remember" reached No. 6 in the U.K. in 1974, the Bay City Rollers continued their hot streak with hits such as "Shang-A-Lang," "Summerlove Sensation" and "All of Me Loves All of You."

With the Bay City Rollers riding high in the U.K., the band set its sights on breaking into the American market.

Music executive Clive Davis selected "Saturday Night" for the group's first U.S. recording, according to McKeown.

"When we came to America, it was strange," he recalled to Rock Club 40. "At that time in 1975 /76, there were bands that were big in the U.K; bands like Sweet who went to America and not had the kind of success that they probably expected. We were kind of nervous because we thought 'We'll never get big in America!'”

It didn't take long for Davis' bet to pay off. “When I joined the band, he picked that song for our first recording in the U.S.A. and it just stormed to No. 1 and we came into America on a No. 1 record,” McKeown continued. 

“We thought 'What?! Life can't get any better! A helicopter picked us up from the airport and swooped into Madison Square Gardens which was filled with adoring fans. It was just the best thing ever!"

This time, with McKeown on vocals, the re-recorded version far outperformed the original. Released as a U.S. single in the fall of 1975, "Saturday Night" climbed the charts and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1976. 

"Saturday Night" turned out to be the first of several U.S. hits for the Bay City Rollers. "Money Honey" and "You Made Me Believe in Magic" followed, and the band ultimately racked up five more Top 40 songs in America.

Then, almost as quickly as it had taken off, the band's popularity began to decline. The classic lineup didn't hold together much longer. 

Alan left in 1976 and was replaced by Ian Mitchell, who was later replaced by Pat McGlynn. Alan eventually returned in 1978, but by then McKeown had also left the group. 

The band rebranded as The Rollers and carried on for a few more years with new singer Duncan Faure, but their biggest hits were already behind them.

Related: 1965 Rock Anthem, With 17-Year-Old Singer, Remains a Classic 61 Years Later

Judas Priest kicked off their "Faithkeepers" world tour Saturday night in Mönchengladbach, Germany, and longtime fans got a genuine surprise buried inside an otherwise familiar set.

The band's 17-song set at BOBfest drew heavily from '80s staples like Screaming for Vengeance and British Steel, but also dipped as far back as 1976's "Victim of Changes" and as recent as 2024's "Panic Attack."

The real headline for die-hard fans, though, was the return of two deep cuts, "The Ripper" and "Delivering the Goods," both back in the setlist for the first time since 2019.

Reaction from fans online was mixed, but largely positive once the surprises sank in. One fan called seeing "Desert Plains and the ripper" a genuine highlight, while another admitted the set was "pretty solid, but safe."

Several longtime attendees pointed out that even a "safe" Priest setlist still delivers real rarities depending on where fans are seeing them: one commenter noted that "Halls of Valhalla hasn't been a regular part of concerts in Europe since 2015," while "Genocide hasn't been played in Europe since the late '70s and early '80s," meaning the set carried genuine significance for European fans specifically, even if some songs had appeared more recently in the U.S.

Not everyone was thrilled with the song selection. Given the tour's "Faithkeepers" name, several fans expected a heavier focus on 1984's Defenders of the Faith, only to find just one song from that album included. "'Faithkeepers' with a single DotF song is crazy!" one commenter wrote, while another admitted disappointment that anticipated 50th and 40th anniversary tributes to Sad Wings of Destiny and Turbo didn't fully materialize as some had hoped.

Despite some grumbling over setlist choices, several longtime attendees noted that even a set built mostly around hits still delivered rarities worth traveling for. One fan who's seen the band five times over the past 15 years pointed out he'd never heard the band play "Steeler," "The Ripper," "Delivering the Goods," "Desert Plains," or "Panic Attack" live before this show, calling that "pretty good for a legacy band."

Sometimes the most fun form of escapism is watching a film with an uncomplicated or completely nonsensical plot and plenty of action sequences. Collider recently highlighted movies in the action genre that are equally unserious and riveting with a list of the "10 best mindless action movies of all time."

The publication's ranking spotlighted films like 2003's Bad Boys II, Top Gunfrom 1986, 1991's Point Break, and Commando, released in 1985. According to Collider, the top "mindless" action film ever made is 2018's Mission: Impossible – Fallout. The publication argued that the Christopher McQuarrie-directed and written film deserved the list's top spot because it's well-crafted and offers the audience an exhilarating viewing experience.

Mission: Impossible – Fallout has a score of 98 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic.

Tom Cruise Spoke About His Desire to Entertain Audiences in a 2018 Interview About 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout'

Tom Cruise returned to his iconic role of Ethan Hunt for Mission: Impossible – Fallout. In a 2018 interview with Jake's Takes, Cruise, who began playing Ethan in 1996's Mission: Impossible, explained why he focused on pushing limits when it came to his own stuntwork for the 2018 film. The actor shared that he wanted to ensure that his audiences are always entertained.

"I want to entertain you. I wanted to find a way that I can in anything, not just in stunts, but if you look at all my films, every day I'm thinking, 'How can I push this to the limit or have it really fulfill the promise of this movie?'" said Cruise during the interview. "And those are the things I think about because that's what I want to you do it. Because I'm also that guy who's sitting there in the theater, and I want those guys to work that hard to entertain me. I want this. Like you get this opportunity to make a movie don't take it for granted."

Few moments in daytime television have been as memorable as the explosive on-air argument that abruptly ended a friendship between two The View co-hosts, Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

Years later, O'Donnell admits she still goes back and watches the confrontation from time to time.

“Listen, it’s known that me and Elisabeth Hasselbeck did not have a great ending to our friendship, so I would say that was the most problematic, perhaps," O'Donnell told People magazine. "But we did get along right up until the end, and then it blew up on national TV. Sometimes I watch that one."

Longtime fans of the show probably remember the episode that O'Donnell is referring to. It happened back in 2007 when O'Donnell and Hasselbeck got into a disagreement over the Iraq War.

A video of the fight found its way to YouTube nearly 20 years ago and has more than 5.8 million views.

O'Donnell went on to admit that she can't bring herself to watch the episode that Barbra Streisand was on because it makes her "cry."

"If the Elisabeth Hasselbeck fight is on, I’m like, ‘Let me try to remember what this felt like.’ You know?" she told People.

O'Donnell, who previously had her own talk show, was a co-host on The View from September 2006 to May 2007, and again from September 2014 to February 2015. She left due to the stress of the show.

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"The truth is, I had a heart attack two years ago and stress is very bad for a heart attack survivor," she said in a video, according to ABC News. "I'm minimizing my stress by leaving 'The View.' The stress I'm having at home is not easily as remediable. … It's hard, marriages are complicated and I've got five kids … There's lots of stuff going on at home."

O'Donnell is preparing for her new on-woman show called "Common Knowledge," which has dates in July and August, Off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

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Looking to refresh your bedding? If so, a matching comforter set is worth investing in. Not only will it save you time and money from having to buy separate pieces, but it’ll also give your room a polished feel. While there are a ton of great options out there to choose from, we found one for those who can’t get enough of the cottagecore and shabby chic aesthetics — this Janzaa 3-Piece Ruffled Comforter Set that’s currently on sale for over 30% off at Amazon.

Normally retailing for either $40 or $49, this queen-sized comforter set is now marked down to just $34 in the blush pink and baby pink hues. You can also choose from 11 other colors that are on sale for between $35 and $45. It’s available in twin, full, king, and California king sizes at varying discounts as well. The full, queen, king, and California king sets include one comforter and two pillowcases, while the twin set only comes with one pillowcase. 

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Full of cottagecore charm, the comforter and pillowcases are adorned with dainty ruffles all around the edges, giving it a romantic and quaint feel. The ruffled accents also lend themselves to the shabby-chic style and vintage-inspired aesthetic. Draped over your bed, this comforter will instantly elevate the aesthetic of your room to make it feel cozy and inviting. The matching pillowcases will tie everything together, creating a cohesive look that’ll give your room an effortlessly put-together feel. 

Just as comfortable as it is gorgeous, both the comforter and pillowcases are made of brushed polyester microfiber. Brushing polyester ensures that the fabric has a soft feel that’s smooth against your skin. Shoppers confirmed this, noting that the material has a silky feel to it. The fabric is Oeko-tex certified, ensuring that it’s safe and skin-friendly. It has been tested for and is free of over 1,000 harmful toxic substances. 

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The comforter is packed with polyester microfiber filling, which is a great, lightweight alternative to down feather filling. It’s hypoallergenic, making it an ideal choice for those with allergies and sensitive skin. Microfiber is also designed to mimic the same fluffy and soft feel that down feathers provide. Attesting to this, many reviewers raved that sleeping with this blanket is “equivalent to sleeping with warm, fluffy clouds.” 

One shopper even compared this comforter to “sleeping with marshmallows." A second reviewer said that this is the “coziest comforter” they’ve slept with and added that it’s “absolutely beautiful.” They also commented that it strikes “the perfect balance” between lightweight and warm. 

While this comforter undoubtedly works well to keep you warm at night, several shoppers mentioned that it’s not heavy. It’ll prevent you from overheating during the warmer months, which makes it ideal for all-season use. 

Because this comforter set is made from polyester, caring for it is simple. Just toss everything into the washing machine with cold water whenever it needs a refresh. Afterward, tumble dry it on a gentle cycle with low heat. Many reviewers noted that it washes really well and comes out looking brand new after every cycle. They also said that the colors stay vibrant and haven’t had any problems with shrinkage or pilling. 

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If you want to bring some cottagecore vibes and shabby-chic flair into your bedroom, don’t hesitate to snag the Janzaa 3-Piece Ruffled Comforter Set at Amazon while it’s on sale for as low as $34! 

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Long before Supertramp became an international rock powerhouse, Roger Hodgson had already written the song that would change the band's future.

Released in 1974, "Dreamer" became Supertramp's breakthrough hit and introduced listeners to Hodgson's soaring vocals, infectious piano melody, and optimistic outlook. According to Hodgson, however, the song actually began several years earlier, when he was just 19 years old.

"It was the first time that I had a Wurlitzer piano alone to myself," Hodgson told Goldmine in 2015. "I took it down to my mother's house and I set it up in a back room and I started playing.  It is true, that is a perfect example, and I really felt like a kid in a candy store.  This song literally exploded out of me.  I wrote it in about an hour.  I didn't censor myself and I just sang whatever came into my mind. It was literally born out of excitement.  It is so interesting to me that as a young musician of 19 or 20, with so many aspirations and dreams, for me to have my first hit song be 'Dreamer.' It's perfect, isn't it?"

That optimism became the heart of "Dreamer."

Rather than dwelling on life's setbacks, the lyrics encourage listeners to keep believing in possibility and refuse to let cynicism take hold. Combined with Hodgson's youthful, exuberant vocal performance, the song became an uplifting celebration of ambition and imagination, themes that have continued to resonate with audiences for generations.

"There had been no hits, so we had nothing to live up to," Hodgson told Louder. "It was a wonderful time of writing and recording for sheer pleasure."

But, when Supertramp entered the studio to record "Dreamer" for Crime of the Century four years later, the band had trouble replicating the energy of Hodgon's original demo.

"We were not capturing anywhere close to the the magic of the demo I had made," Hodgson said in an interview years later. "So we put the demo on two tracks of the multi-track and played along to it and duplicated everything that was on the demo, but obviously in much higher quality."

When Crime of the Century was released in 1974, the song immediately stood out.

The album's lead single, "Dreamer" reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart, giving the band its first major hit and helping introduce Crime of the Century to a wider audience. The album itself has since become one of progressive rock's defining releases, featuring classics including "School," "Bloody Well Right," and "Rudy."

The song's popularity only continued to grow.

A live version released in 1980 climbed even higher, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Decades later, "Dreamer" remains one of the band's most recognizable songs and a staple of classic rock radio, celebrated for its joyful energy and timeless message.

More than 50 years after its release, "Dreamer" continues to inspire listeners to embrace hope and chase their ambitions. What Roger Hodgson first wrote as a 19 year-old sitting at his mother's piano ultimately became one of Supertramp's defining songs and a rock classic that has stood the test of time.

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Kelly Clarkson doesn't seem to have any interest in dating after her divorce from Brandon Blackstock in 2020.

"People are like, ‘Oh, why are you single?’ And I’m like, ‘First of all, there are a lot of people out here making single look real good,'" Clarkson said during her show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on July 24, according to social media posts (via Page Six). “And if you didn’t really understand what I meant by that, it’s like you see relationships and you’re like, 'I am so glad I’m going home alone.'"

"You know what’s not happening in my house? That s***," she joked. "If you are in a relationship, the hardest part I feel like is just keeping that fire alive and still dating. And, like, still making it feel magical and not monotonous."

The American Idol winner has been candid over the past several years about embracing life on her own and focusing on raising her children rather than searching for another relationship. While she's admitted that she isn't completely ruling out love someday, she's repeatedly said she's in no rush to get back into the dating world. Instead, she's found happiness in building a life that feels peaceful and fulfilling.

"I love my kids. I have my family and friends, I have my jobs," she told People magazine in early 2024. “It’s all these beautiful things that are working really well."

Clarkson went on to say that she never really wanted to get married the first time around, but did so because it was important to Blackstock. She told the outlet that she doesn't have any plans to remarry while her kids are still living with her.

Her latest comments suggest that perspective hasn't changed, with the Grammy winner making it clear she's perfectly content spending time on her own rather than settling for the wrong relationship.

Clarkson hasn't gone public with a relationship since her split from Blackstock. The two tied the knot in 2013 and had two children together. In August 2025, Blackstock died, three years after being diagnosed with cancer.

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At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, rhythmic gymnastics made its Olympic debut. Canadian gymnast Lori Fung entered the competition as an underdog—so much so that her parents hadn’t secured tickets to the event, and many reporters had already left the venue when she made history as the first-ever Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics. More than 40 years later, her victory remains one of the most remarkable Olympic upsets and the moment that introduced rhythmic gymnastics to millions of viewers around the world.

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While the Romanian team entered the Los Angeles Summer Games as the favorites, Lori Fung arrived without widespread expectations of winning gold. Even though she had steadily climbed the international rankings, she was not viewed as a favorite entering the competition.

Fung’s own parents didn’t purchase tickets for the event, assuming she wouldn’t be in contention for a medal. They planned to support her throughout the Games but never imagined they would miss witnessing Olympic history with their daughter at the center.

Even many Canadian journalists covering the Olympics weren’t on hand to see her performance, making Fung’s victory even more surprising.

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A Ribbon Routine That Overcame Impossible Conditions

Fung’s ribbon routine became one of the defining moments of the competition, but it was not without drama.

She had to overcome an unexpected challenge caused by the venue’s air-conditioning system. Gusts of air swept across the competition floor, causing competitors’ ribbons to drift unpredictably. Executing a routine built on precision, flowing patterns, and flawless timing suddenly became far more difficult.

Olympic organizers, concerned the venue’s computer system would overheat, refused to adjust the powerful air conditioning. Rather than allow the conditions to disrupt her performance, Fung adapted with remarkable composure. She maintained control throughout the routine, displaying the technical precision and poise that had become her trademark.

Her ribbon exercise ultimately received the highest ribbon score of the entire competition, helping propel her to the all-around Olympic title.

The First Olympic Champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics

When the scores were announced, Lori Fung made history as the first Olympic gold medalist in rhythmic gymnastics, forever linking her name to the sport’s Olympic legacy.

Fung wasn’t simply winning a competition—she was establishing the benchmark for every Olympic champion who would follow. Her victory became one of Canada’s most memorable performances at the 1984 Olympics and demonstrated that an athlete from outside the traditional European powerhouses could rise to the top of the sport.

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More than four decades later, Lori Fung’s performance at the 1984 Summer Olympics remains one of the defining moments in Olympic history. She helped introduce rhythmic gymnastics to millions of viewers watching from home and established a standard of excellence that continues to inspire generations of athletes.

Her historic gold medal remains a reminder that some of the greatest Olympic moments come from the athletes few people expect to win.

Related: 1996 Olympic Gymnast Delivered One of Atlanta's Greatest Performances

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Carrie-Ann Moss left her mark on the world as Trinity in 1999’s The Matrix opposite Keanu Reeves, but we almost didn't recognize the beauty in the new trailer for Yaga.

Moss, 58, made a serious mark on the film world in the Matrix series. But she's back with an exciting new project alongside Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams, and the trailer looks seriously steamy. The half-hour mystery thriller, from the Canadian streamer Crave and set to air on AMC+ in the U.S., follows a private investigator, Rapp, played by Noah Reid. He heads to a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of Henry Park, played by Williams, the young heir to a powerful fishery, The Hollywood Reporter shared. Moss plays "a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men." Now that sounds good!

Check out the teaser trailer below:

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Moss Almost Watched The Matrix on a Recent Flight

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Last year, Moss revealed that she almost sat back and watched The Matrix while on a flight to Los Angeles.

“I seriously almost watched it, but I didn’t want anyone on the plane to think I was watching it to watch myself,” Moss told Business Insider. “I just love the story.”

However, she decided to watch her beloved co-star Reeves in John Wick instead. Still, Moss said she has fond memories of the iconic film.

“‘The Matrix’ is one of those movies where, as you grow in your thinking, it becomes something different,” Moss continued. “There is so much in it that I know I haven’t received yet in terms of storytelling.”

Moss is Thriving in her Fifties

Moss chronicles her current life on her Substack, “From Within,” which she describes as “reflections on presence, creativity, and the sacred ordinary.”

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While Moss scaled back her workload in her forties to raise her children, she’s excited to be working at full speed again in her fifties, the previously mentioned piece continued. She had a very memorable role as Jeri Hogarth in Netflix’s Jessica Jones opposite Krysten Ritter, who played a former superhero who opens her own private investigator agency. She made an appearance as a Jedi knight named Indara in the 2024 Star Wars Disney+ series, The Acolyte, and stars alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the second season of his Netflix series, FUBAR.

Related: Keanu Reeves, 61, Is Letting His Hair Go Gray as He Rocks Onstage With His Band, Dogstar

Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn were friends for more than six decades, and Nashville's worst-kept secret. When Lynn died on October 4, 2022, Parton posted on Instagram: "We've been like sisters all the years we've been in Nashville. She was a wonderful human being, wonderful talent, had millions of fans and I'm one of them." At the ACM Awards tribute, Parton called Lynn "a hero and one of the most important, but still down-to-earth singer-songwriters in history." Fans had assumed rivalry between the two biggest female stars in country music. The reality was something completely different.

Country music in the 1960s had room for one female star at a time. The industry assumed Parton and Lynn were competing for that position. They weren't. The two met in Nashville in the 1960s when both were just getting started and recognized immediately what the other was doing.

In 2019, Lynn tweeted about Parton's 50th Grand Ole Opry anniversary: "She's my mountain sister. I love her music, and I will always love her."

Parton had posted a throwback photo captioned: "Friends forever."

Lynn replied: "Love you, honey."

The reason Parton called Lynn a hero was specific. Parton gave country music its warmth. Lynn gave it its nerve.

While Parton's "Jolene" asks a rival for mercy, Lynn's "Fist City" threatened physical violence, got banned by radio, and went to No. 1 anyway. "The Pill" talked about birth control directly in 1975, was banned by at least 60 radio stations, and prompted a three-hour meeting at the Grand Ole Opry about whether Lynn should be allowed to perform it. It also went to No. 1. "You Ain't Woman Enough" told a woman to her face she couldn't take her man. Over her career, 14 of Lynn's songs were banned from country radio.

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Lynn never thought she was doing anything radical. She told Parade in 2021: "I just write what I feel, what is going on with me and my life. It just happened that a lot of other women felt the same. I would never set out to write something just for it to shock someone; I am not that clever. It's always been about truth, and if that means radio wants to ban it, well that's their problem. Most of my records they banned became No. 1 anyway."

Parton saw exactly what that truth cost and what it gave back.

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The friendship showed up in specific ways. Parton wrote the foreword for Lynn's book "Me and Patsy Kickin' Up Dust": "There's nothing like someone knowing exactly who you are, who you were, who you want to be." In 1993, Parton, Lynn, and Tammy Wynette recorded Honky Tonk Angels together, earning a Grammy nomination for "Silver Threads and Golden Needles." The album went gold within two months. When Lynn turned 90 in April 2022, Parton sang "Happy Birthday, dear Loretta, we will always love you" in a video tribute.

Six months later, Lynn was gone.

The Woman Who Changed What Country Music Could Say

Loretta Lynn was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988. The Chicks, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves all trace a direct line to what she did. She didn't set out to change the culture. She set out to tell the truth about it. The culture changed anyway.

In 2026, her influence is being actively rediscovered. The story of what she and Parton meant to each other is finding a new generation who didn't know Nashville's worst-kept secret.

Loretta Lynn called Dolly Parton her mountain sister. Dolly Parton called Loretta Lynn her hero. For more than six decades, one gave country music its warmth and one gave it its nerve.

Nashville knew what it had. It just didn't tell anyone.

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Supreme alum and former product developer/designer Brendon Babenzien has launched his latest music-inspired collab featuring Australian rock legends INXS for his brand Noah.

But unlike his brand's past collaborations with acts like Thin Lizzy, the Cure, and Roxy Music, this one carries a different kind of weight for Babenzien personally. As he explained in a note announcing the release, INXS holds a specific place in his own musical origin story - one that dates back over four decades.

"I was probably around 11 when I first heard INXS. The year would have been 1982," Babenzien wrote. He recalled the band serving as the soundtrack to afternoons spent skating a halfpipe and launch ramp belonging to his older brother's friends -  kids he considered, at the time, the coolest people he'd ever met. "INXS was the soundtrack to those sessions."

For Babenzien, the collaboration goes beyond nostalgia. He described INXS as the first band he ever felt a true, complete connection to: a distinction that's stuck with him well beyond the many other artists he'd go on to love. "This collaboration has been 43 years in the making," he wrote. "In some ways it might be the most important one I'll ever do."

The collection itself leans into that sense of personal history, pulling inspiration from some of INXS's most iconic songs, including "What You Need," "Don't Change," and "Never Tear Us Apart." True to Noah's signature style, the pieces keep things simple: understated graphics on classic, cool tees, letting the music (and the memories behind it) do most of the talking.

For longtime Noah fans, the release aligns with the brand's broader identity, one that's long treated music as a foundational influence rather than just a marketing hook. But for Babenzien himself, this one clearly hits differently - a tribute not just to a band, but to the music that shapes our lives.

Kendra Wilkinson is proudly rocking a Botox-free look.

Wilkinson, 41, rose to fame as one of Playboy tycoon Hugh Hefner's girlfriends on The Girls Next Door, the E! reality TV show that ran from 2005 to 2009. Along with fellow girlfriends Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, Wilkinson lived at the Playboy Mansion and allowed E! cameras to document her life. After that series concluded, she went on to other reality series, including Kendra and Kendra on Top. These days, life couldn’t be more different from her days at the Playboy Mansion. Wilkinson is the single mom of two children: Hank and Alijah, and she’s even found a new career as a real estate agent. But in a new Instagram Story, she's opening up about a sharp contrast from her days in the Playboy Mansion. These days, she's going botox-free.

"Rockin the no botox for a while now. IDGAF," Wilkinson captioned her Story.

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Wilkinson Opened Up About Being On a GLP-1

Wilkinson is undergoing another change: weight loss. She's losing weight on a GLP-1, and unfortunately, commenters are throwing criticism about the size of her breast implants.

It all started when Wilkinson took to Instagram to share about her recent weight loss and the company she partnered with.

“month two on my GLP-1 journey and I’m still being really intentional about how I approach this. for me, it was never just about the number on the scale. It’s about feeling like myself again, having real energy, and actually learning to trust the process without trying to fast forward it. I wanted this to feel honest, sustainable, and actually work for MY life.
oh and fitting into my pants again? yeah, that’s absolutely a win too.
we’re just getting started but I’m here for all of it and can’t wait to bring you along for what’s coming.

#effecty#effectypartner,” she captioned the photo, which showed her slimmed down.

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Commenters had plenty to say, as always.

“The boobs make you look heavier. Bring it down a few sizes. You’ll look smaller,” one person commented, according to a screenshot Wilkinson posted to her Stories, shared by the Looker.

“Who’s paying?!” Wilkinson replied. “You want my Venmo to support this?”

In another selfie, Wilkinson made it clear she doesn’t have Playboy money anymore.

“Until I get my GoFundMe breast reduction money, I’m going to love my boobs the way they are,” she added.

This Isn’t the First Time People Have Attacked Wilkinson For Her Looks

Despite thriving as a single mom, Wilkinson still faces criticism from online trolls. In a post for International Women’s Day, Wilkinson shared that people comment about how she’s aged “poorly.” However, she says she’s perfectly fine with “a little weight gain and wrinkles” because she’s not going to “tie my happiness again into the negative energy.”

“I am a balanced, single, positive, fun woman who loves life, and I hope that I can manage this feeling forever now after working hard to get here to this place. I was verrrry young when I started TV and lived a crazy chaotic 20 years of impressing others, but now it’s about ME. Giving back to ME. Even with less money and Way less fame. 😂,” Wilkinson shared. “I’m now a realtor and a mom of a 16-year-old and a 11 yr old. Watching them grow has been my ultimate happiness over everything else. I’m so beyond grateful for today!”

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Related: ‘Girls Next Door’ Star Kendra Wilkinson Is Firing Back at Body Shamers After Losing Weight on a GLP-1

"Kids these days are never outdoors anymore!" says anyone over the age of 60.

OK, Boomers, you might have a point on this one, though. Unstructured outdoor play is a time-honored pastime, yet it's fading as the pressure to get kids involved in sports and activities (to up their college chances!) grows. Child psychologists wish kids had more time out in Mother Nature.

The benefits of outdoor play for child development go beyond reducing screen time. The science behind child psychology and outdoor activities pre-dates the iPhone and iPad.

"Spending time outside gives kids what they need most, which is room to move, space to explore without as many constraints as inside a home and a way to fully experience the world with all their senses," Dr. Caitlin Slavens, BAACS, MC, R Psych, a registered psychologist, tells Parade.

It's also an underrated tool for building resilience in kids, fostering creativity and developing "boredom tolerance." Playing outdoors can prevent nature deficit disorder, a non-clinical term for what can happen to someone of any age if they don't spend enough time outdoors—think attention issues, obesity, illness, anxiety and fewer sensory skills.

But what's the best outdoor activity for child development? According to three child psychologists, it might be best for parents to avoid overthinking it, which, as we know, is easier said than done. Below, experts share their unexpected pick for the best outdoor activity for kids. They also share tips for getting kids to play outside even when they don't want to, including age-appropriate ways to help them enjoy nature.

Related: We Asked 3 Child Psychologists What Hobby Is Best for Kids—They All Said the Same Thing

The Best Outdoor Activity for Kids: Nature-Based Exploration

According to three child psychologists, nature-based play is the best activity for kids. Nature-based activities are often unstructured play that supports a child's development. They might include sensory play outdoors, breathing exercises, dancing in the grass or hiking. Kids will feel better physically and mentally after going outside.

Related: We Asked 3 Child Psychologists What Phrase To Avoid With Kids—They All Said the Same Thing

Why Nature-Based Exploration Is Crucial for Child Development

Nature-based exploration doesn't need to involve a carefully adult-planned scavenger hunt or hike. In fact, child psychologists suggest leaving the activity open-ended. Unstructured outdoor play can develop problem-solving skills and independence, and is key to building resilience in kids.

"Whether a child is climbing, exploring, imagining or simply observing the world around them, they are building critical developmental skills, while also experiencing the calming and regulating effects of nature," states Dr. Michael Roeske, Psy.D., the Senior Director for the Newport Healthcare Center for Research and Innovation.

Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist who treats children, agrees that self-directed nature-based exploration offers many benefits for children.

"They use social-emotional skills when they manage frustration, take risks and build confidence," she says.

Plus, the Great Outdoors offers endless reasons to get curious.

"There isn't one right way to interact with a trail, a creek, a pile of leaves or a collection of rocks," she notes. "Children of all ages can explore at their own developmental level, which promotes confidence and creativity."

Related: We Asked 4 Child Psychologists What They Wish More Grandparents Would Stop Doing—They All Said the Same Thing

How To Encourage Nature-Based Exploration by Age Group

Nature-based exploration is something kids and adults alike can benefit from. But a two-year-old is going to explore differently than a 12-year-old. Child psychologists share ways to encourage nature-based exploration at every age and stage of childhood and adolescence.

Toddlers and preschoolers (Ages 2-5)

With toddlers and preschoolers, keep it simple and focus on sensory play outdoors.

"Encourage them to notice what they are smelling, touching, hearing and seeing," Dr. Slavens says. "Toddlers and preschoolers do not need structured activities to have fun outdoors. It’s completely fine to let them explore on their own and find things that make them curious."

She adds that micro-moments of noticing and exploring foster imagination and creativity in young children.

School-aged children (Ages 6-11)

Dr. Schiff notes that school-aged children often enjoy adding an intention or a challenge to their outdoor exploration. But let them take the lead and continue to contribute.

"Activities such as nature scavenger hunts, hiking, bird-watching, gardening or building simple forts can help maintain engagement while encouraging problem-solving and independence," she suggests. "Giving children small responsibilities, such as carrying a map or helping plan a route, can also increase investment."

The psychologist also points out that kids in this age group tend to love learning new facts and skills.

"Parents can encourage curiosity by asking open-ended questions, wondering aloud about things they observe and allowing children to research topics that capture their attention after returning home," she says.

Tweens and teens (Ages 12+)

Dr. Roeske shares that teens and tweens are more likely to "buy into" nature-based exploration if it aligns with their personal interests and growing need for independence.

"Encouraging activities like photography, sports, hiking or simply spending time with friends outside can help outdoor experiences feel more meaningful and less forced," he says.

Also, he knows you may have a goal of reducing your kids' screen time. While a worthy cause, he doesn't recommend making it the focus of your conversations about the benefits of outdoor play with your teen or tween.

"It’s also important not to frame outdoor time as a punishment or a 'screen detox,'" he tells Parade. "Instead, emphasize it as an opportunity to decompress from school and social pressures."

Related: We Asked 3 Child Psychologists What Compliment Is Best for Kids—They All Said the Same Thing

What To Do When Your Child Refuses To Go Outside: 3 Tips from Experts

After hearing all about the benefits of child psychology from outside activities, it's understandable if you want to "kick your kids outdoors." Yet, you may run into some roadblocks if nature-based exploration (and outdoor activities, more generally) aren't your child's current norm. Child psychologists offer three tips for what to do when your child refuses to go outside.

1. Start small

It's not all or nothing. Dr. Slavens suggests starting with having the child spend a small amount of time on outdoor activities.

"We don’t want to overwhelm them by spending a long time outdoors or going for a long walk," she says. "You can say the family will be outside for five or 10 minutes, and build from there. Sometimes, the hardest part is just getting outside, and once they are out there, they enjoy it."

2. Cater it to their interests

Dr. Roeske reports that children are more likely to spend time outside if the experience is connected to something they already like. "For example, a child who loves art might enjoy sidewalk chalk or nature photography, while a child interested in technology might enjoy identifying plants with an app," he shares.

3. Give them a choice when possible

Yes, let the kiddo have some agency. "Choices and control can help with refusal of pretty much anything," Dr. Slavens states. "Outside time is non-negotiable; they can choose how they spend it."

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Sources:

• Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats children.
• Dr. Caitlin Slavens, BAACS, MC, R Psych, is a registered psychologist.
• Dr. Michael Roeske, Psy.D., is the Senior Director for the Newport Healthcare Center for Research and Innovation.
  

Back on July 11, Sara Gilson posted a TikTok using the popular Netflix documentary trend, in which she accused her husband of being a pedophile. Less than two weeks later, Gilson was murdered.

In the TikTok—which has soared to more than 1.2 million views—Gilson wore a pair of denim shorts and white zip-up as she sat in a chair and took some deep breaths.

"Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out in a pedophile," read the caption over the video.

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I wish I was joking. #plottwist #netflix #documentary

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According to NBC News, Gilson was fatally shot in Owasso, Oklahoma, by her estranged husband Jeremiah Duffey a.k.a. Shawn Duffey. One month prior, Gilson was granted an emergency protective order against Duffey "after police informed her he’d been accused the day prior of molesting a minor." Duffey was also found dead in an apparent murder suicide, according to the Owasso Police Department (via The Oklahoman).

Meanwhile, the mother of a 15-year-old girl filed a separate protective order against Duffey—who worked as a youth basketball coach. Per the filing, another coach caught Duffey "kissing and fondling" the teen. She allegedly told her mother that she'd received "inappropriate messages" from Duffey, who offered her "money 'to keep her quiet.'"

Many people who are just seeing Gilson's TikTok for the first time are learning what happened—and most are shocked.

"Seeing this after we find out he already murdered her is insane," one person commented on the TikTok.

"I JUST OPENED THE APP! HE TOOK HER LIFE?!?!?!" someone else wrote.

"Was already appalled and upset at this video just to find out HE F****** MURDERED HER AFTER THIS WAS POSTED. May she rest in peace, this is so awful," a third comment read.

A GoFundMe has been created in an effort to help Gilson's two children. As of Sunday, July 26, more than $26,000 had been raised of the $28,000 goal.

In 1995, smack in the middle of the grunge era, a band of teens took rock radio by storm.

Silverchair’s “Tomorrow” became a surprise hit, reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in June 1995, and making Australian teen musicians Daniel Johns, Ben Gillies, and Chris Joannou unlikely rock stars.

Written by Johns and Gillies when they were just 15 years old, the song featured distorted guitar, powerful hooks, and lyrics about alienation and an uncertain future. The breakthrough hit, which appeared on the debut album Frogstomp, produced a sound that was far beyond the Silverchair bandmates’ years.

In the book Love & Pain, Gillies recalled that the song was born from a jam session with Johns and Joannou in his childhood bedroom.

“We wanted to create a song with tension – a rock odyssey with heaving highs and soft lows – and that’s what we did,” he wrote. “We didn’t know that our song would lead to such extremes of love and pain. If we had known, maybe we would have stopped then and there.“

“The band ‘made it’ because of the three of us, because of Chris, Dan and me, and because of the magic spark between us in my bedroom when we all wrote ‘Tomorrow,’” he added.

Silverchair was discovered after winning a demo contest sponsored by an Australian TV show and radio station. After recording the Frogstomp album, the single “Tomorrow” received heavy rotation on MTV as it soared up the charts.

In 1995, The Los Angeles Times described the young rockers as an exciting new rock act that surprised everyone with their maturity.

“One thing you wouldn’t expect is for Silverchair, in all its cuteness, to blow you away live,” the Times noted. “Johns, bassist Chris Joannou and drummer Ben Gillies have also mastered the art of writing a good song, a rarity in alternative rock. … The legions of Nirvana jam bands out there should feel ashamed that a group of unassuming teenagers has beaten them at their own game.”

Rolling Stone described Silverchair as more than just “good for their age.”

“We saw them as skillful musicians on par with their contemporaries,” the music magazine noted.

Silverchair went on to record five albums through 2007 before announcing their split for good in 2011. At the time, the bandmates announced they were “putting Silverchair into indefinite hibernation,“ per NME, explaining that it had “become increasingly clear that the spark simply isn’t there between the three of us at the moment.”

Thirty-one years after the release of "Tomorrow,” the song and the band remain one of the biggest surprises of ‘90s alternative rock.

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Interview With The Vampiremight be one of Brad Pitt's most memorable performances, but the Oscar-winning actor didn't enjoy the experience of making it. In fact, at one point he even tried to quit.

The Moneyball star recalled being demoralized by the physical challenges of playing Louis de Pointe du Lac in the 1994 fantasy drama. They filmed predominantly night shoots in New Orleans, something the actor struggled with. "There’s an opening scene in the movie that’s daylight, and that’s it. The whole movie is in the dark. And it really started to mess with my psyche.”

"I am miserable [in the film]," he decalred to Entertainment Weekly in 2011. "Six months in the f------ dark. Contact lenses, make-up, I'm playing the b---- role."

Why Interview With A Vampire Was So Bad, Brad Pitt Tried To Quit

There was also uncertainty on set, as there was no script ready when director Neil Jordan started making the movie, which also co-stars Tom Cruise and Kirsten Dunst. “There was no script. I knew the book, and in the book you have this guy asking, ‘Who am I?’ Which was probably applicable to me at that time. ‘Am I good? Am I of the angels?’” Pitt recalled.

He added in the 2011 interview: “In the book it is a guy going on this search of discovery. And in the meantime, he has this Lestat character that he’s entranced by and abhors. But then I got the script two weeks before we started shooting.”

Pitt hated making the project so much, he even tried to exit the film, calling producer David Geffen. “I said, ‘David, I can’t do this anymore,” Pitt recalled. “I can’t do it. What will it cost me to get out?’ And he goes, very calmly, ‘40million dollars.’ And I go, ‘Okay, thank you.’ It actually took the anxiety off of me. I was like, ‘I’ve got to man up and ride this through, and that’s what I’m going to do.’”

Despite the film’s cult status, the project continues to be one of Pitt's least favorites. “I was disappointed with it,” he once told Rolling Stone. “Because in the book, it was a guy trying to figure out who he was – if he’s a god or if he’s of the devil. The film focused more on the sensational antics of Lestat, which were done really well, but my character ended up getting dragged place to place and set up for the sensational moments. And it just became a little bit more whiny than a real search. That frustrated me.”

Director Neil Jordan Knew Brad Pitt's Feelings Towards The Film Brad Pitt on horseback in a scene from the film 'Interview With The Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles', 1994.

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30 years after the release of Interview With The Vampire, director Neil Jordan sat down with Vanity Fair. He admitted he was well aware of Brad Pitt's feelings towards the movie. “We were shooting at night constantly, we never saw the daylight for months and months, and I think it affected him,” Jordan explained.

“But it was part of the character as well. I mean, Louis is somebody who is punished through a 300-year period by this creature. So the way the role affected Brad was not unlike the journey Louis himself had to go through," the director added.

Despite Pitt's on-set attitude, Jordan doesn't regret casting the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star as Louis. "I thought he was really good in the part," he admitted.

“Any faults of what people perceive to be the performance are faults of the actual character itself, and of the novel itself. I mean, Louis suffers in the novel from the moment he’s turned into a vampire to the very end of the book. So I’m sure it was a tough journey for Brad, but it was also a tough journey for the character too," the Michael Collins filmmaker revealed.

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