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Frank LaLoggia’s Lady in White is one of those rite-of-passage PG-13 horror moviesGeneration X and millennials watched as kids. And now, they’ll get to enjoy it in fully restored and remastered fashion as adults.

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According to MovieWeb, the supernatural thriller that traumatized generations is being re-released courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome on an all-new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, along with a ton of special features (see below for all the nitty-gritty details).

Vinegar Syndrome, a film restoration and distribution company, focuses primarily on entertainment from the 1960s through the 1980s. Founded in 2012 by Ryan Emerson and JoeRubin, the company has restored digitally and preserved more than 500 films.

Lady in White, a thriller that unfolds through a narrator telling the story of a little boy witnessing the murder of a little girl in the 1950s, will fit right in with Vinegar Syndrome’s catalog containing Tammy and the T-Rex, Demon Wind, and Spookies, all cult classics.

The film also stars a nostalgic cast including Lukas Hass (Inception), Katherine Halmond (Who’s the Boss?), Alex Rocco (The Godfather), and Jared Rushton (Big). Released in April 1988, LaLoggia’s coming-of-age horror was a dud at the box office, but over the years it’s found its audience, mostly due to word of mouth (This movie gave me nightmares as a kid!) and home video discovery.

The limited edition 4K release is capped at 8,000 units. Preorder is available now, with shipping beginning later this month.

Vinegar Syndrome confirms:

• 4-disc Set: 1x 4K Ultra HD (High Bitrate BD100) / 3x Region A Blu-ray
• 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
• Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative.
• Presented in three versions: 126-min Pre-Release Director's Cut (UHD+BD), the 118-min Extended Home Video Cut (BD), and the 113-min Theatrical Cut (BD)
• New group commentary track with writer/director Frank LaLoggia, alongside actors Lukas Haas, Joelle Jacobi, and Len Cariou for the Pre-Release Director's Cut
• New commentary track with Frank LaLoggia, moderated by Scott Neumyer for the Extended Home Video Cut
• New commentary track with authors Emma Westwood and Stephen A. Russell for the Extended Home Video Cut
• Archival commentary track with Frank LaLoggia for the Extended Home Video Cut
• "Learning How to Fly" (10 min) - an interview with actress Karen Powell
• "A Snapshot in Time" (9 min) - an interview with actress Lisa Taylor
• "Human Touches" (6 min) - an interview with actress Lucy Lee Flippin
• "Still Relevant" (16 min) - an interview with actress Rose Weaver
• "75% Listening, 25% Editing" (9 min) - an interview with editor Steve Mann
• "Welcome to Willowpoint Falls" (6 min) - a location featurette hosted by Benjamin Scrivens, founder of Fright-Rags
• "Dream Talking: Looking Back" - a visual group commentary for the Pre-Release Director's Cut with Frank LaLoggia, and actors Lukas Haas, Joelle Jacobi, and Len Cariou (103 min)
• Deleted Scenes with introduction and optional commentary by writer/director Frank LaLoggia (36 min)
• Behind-the-scenes footage with introduction and optional commentary by writer/director Frank LaLoggia (16 min)
• Extended behind-the-scenes footage (73 min)
• Introduction from the 20th anniversary DVD release
• Promotional ‘industry sales’ trailer (7 min)
• 40-page perfect-bound book with essays by film historians Molly Henery, Mark H. Harris, and Heidi Honeycutt (limited edition only)
• Multiple radio spots
• Theatrical trailer
• Multiple TV spots
• Workprint trailers (7 min)
• Still gallery
• Reversible sleeve artwork

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Few songs from the 1970s are as instantly recognizable as Smokie's catchy little ditty "Living Next Door to Alice."

While generations of fans remember its unforgettable chorus, many never stopped to consider the surprisingly emotional story unfolding beneath the melody. Released in late 1976, the soft rock favorite follows a man who has quietly loved the woman next door for nearly a quarter century, only to realize he waited too long to tell her how he felt. Smokie's recording became an international smash, reaching the Top 5 in the U.K., topping the charts in several European countries and climbing to No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

The song wasn't actually written for Smokie. Songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman first gave "Living Next Door to Alice" to the Australian band New World, which released the original recording in 1972. Although that version found modest success, it wasn't until Smokie reimagined the song four years later that it became one of the defining soft rock hits of the decade.

Chinn and Chapman are a prolific songwriting duo. Not only were 11 of Smokie's songs penned by Chinn and Chapman, but they also wrote Toni Basil's "Mickey," Huey Lewis and the News' "Heart and Soul" and Tina Turner's "Better Be Good to Me." And they're still writing today—in 2024, they co-wrote Rosé and Bruno Mars' hit song "APT."

At its heart, "the song"Living Next Door to Alice" is a story of missed opportunities. The narrator learns from his friend Sally that Alice, his next-door neighbor for 24 years, is moving away. As a limousine pulls into Alice's driveway, he reflects on growing up together and on the feelings he never found the courage to express. Only after Alice leaves does Sally reveal that she has quietly been waiting those same 24 years for her own chance with him, adding an unexpected love triangle twist to what first appears to be a simple tale of unrequited love.

That emotional storytelling helped set the song apart from many of the era's pop hits. Its bittersweet lyrics about longing, regret and timing have allowed it to endure for nearly five decades, even as later novelty versions became famous for a NSFW audience call-and-response additions that overshadowed the original recording. The enduring popularity of Smokie's version has inspired country, punk, comedy and international cover versions in dozens of languages, proving that the story at its core continues to resonate with listeners around the world.

Whether listeners first discovered it on the radio in the 1970s or through classic hits playlists decades later, "Living Next Door to Alice" remains one of those rare songs that rewards a closer listen. Beneath its catchy chorus is a poignant reminder that sometimes the words left unsaid can last a lifetime.

Related: 1970 Hit, Written in 40 Minutes About a Magical Girl, Became a Timeless Classic

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A fresh set of sheets can bring new energy to any bedroom, and there’s no better time than spring to switch things up. However, not all sheet sets are created equal. Quality and thread count matter, since they can make sheets feel smoother and silkier to the touch. Plus, the right set can transform how your bed looks entirely.

Consider stepping up your bedding game with this luxe 1500 Thread Count Cotton Blend Sheet Set Solid Deep Pocket, on sale on ShopHQ for just $90. Plus, you can get it shipped for just $5 when you use code FREERETURN for a limited time. 

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The set has been marked down a whopping 51% from its original price tag. It's such an incredible deal that some of the color/size combos have already sold out, so don’t wait to grab one for yourself. It comes in nine colors: silver, charcoal, gray, ivory, light blue, lavender, silver, teal, and white, so there's plenty of options to choose from. 

It’s available in queen and California king sizes (the king size is sold out in all hues). The queen flat sheet measures 90 inches wide and 102 inches long, with a fitted sheet that's 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. The pillowcases each measure 20 inches wide and 30 inches long. The sheet sizing varies by which size you purchase, so be sure to check the description for the appropriate measurements.

Each set includes one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and two pillowcases. The cozy bedding has a 1500-thread count and is made from a super soft cotton-polyester blend, giving it a breathable feel that works well year-round. The single-ply fabric comes complete with a sateen weave, which adds a subtle shimmer and a silky texture. The fitted sheet’s deep pockets and elastic edges helps mattresses up to 18 inches thick stay in place, and its double pintuck hem gives it a refined touch. 

It’s also designed for easy care and regular use. You can machine wash it on a gentle cycle and tumble dry it on low. Just remove it promptly to prevent wrinkles and maintain the quality of the fabric. 

You can enter the code FREERETURN at checkout on ShopHQ to get $5 off shipping for a limited time. The shipping fee for these sheets is just shy of $5, but using this code makes your shipping free!

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This cozy 1500-thread count sheet set is the perfect way to elevate your bedding for spring, and it’s already selling out. Grab one while you can for just $90! 

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Courtney Stodden is speaking out after Jason Alexander took steps to apologize for his role in a 2012 comedy sketch by making a donation to Unchained At Last, a nonprofit dedicated to ending child marriage in the United States.

"I was grateful to learn Jason Alexander sent a beautiful gift to Unchained At Last. I want to sincerely thank him for choosing to turn words into action," Stodden, 31, wrote via Instagram on Friday, July 24, of the donation. "Accountability isn't about public punishment — it's about taking meaningful steps that can help create change."

"My hope has always been bigger than my own story. If difficult conversations can lead to real support for organizations protecting children and ending child marriage, then something positive can come from something deeply painful," she continued. "I hope this becomes the standard. When harm is acknowledged, meaningful action has the power to help others. That's how real change begins."

The 2012 Funny or Die sketch resurfaced earlier this week after the model-turned-activist called out the Seinfeld star, 66, for participating in the sketch, which featured Stodden when she was just a minor.

In the sketch, Alexander parodied some daytime talk shows, including Dr. Phil, where he "repeatedly rubbed his phone across my breasts while saying there was 'no signal' in my head but 'plenty of signal' in my chest," Stodden said in a July 20 Instagram post, which included a screenshot of the viral video.

"Later in the sketch, he joked that when I turned 18 he'd like to take me behind the couch and 'have his way' with me," she continued. "IMDb credits him as one of the writers of the episode. As an adult, that fact has become harder — not easier — for me to understand. I was a minor. I didn’t have the legal power to decide whether I wanted to participate. The contracts were signed by adults. The paycheck went to [ex-husband Doug Hutchison]. The production moved forward. I was the only child in the room. I felt so alone."

"Looking back now, I don't see comedy. I see a 17-year-old girl whose body became part of an adult joke," Stodden added. "People still say, 'You chose to be there.' Legally, I couldn't make those decisions for myself. That's the point. I can't change what happened to me but I can ask myself: How did so many adults look at a minor and decide this was acceptable? That’s exactly why I speak out today. Children deserve laws that protect them. They shouldn't have to become adults before realizing the law should have protected them all along."

The donation follows an apology from Alexander, who shared his words of remorse in a statement to TMZ on Tuesday following Stodden's post.

"Looking back at the comedy sketch in which Ms. Stodden and I participated in 2012, I completely agree that it was inappropriate and I truly regret it," Alexander said. "But more importantly, I am deeply sorry for any harm or distress it has caused Ms. Stodden. I offer her my sincerest apologies."

Rosie O’Donnell is no stranger to star power. Her talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, included appearances from celebrities like Madonna, George Clooney, CélineDion, and TomCruise. 

The most surprising guest O’Donnell had on her show might come as another surprise.  

“I would say DeltaBurke,” she told Peoplein an interview. “Delta Burke was so kind and so nice and so funny. And she’s the only person in the history of the show who said to me, ‘What are you doing tonight for dinner?’ And I said, ‘It’s just me and my kid. We’re going to probably order in Chinese food.” 

Burke became a breakout star from the sitcomDesigning Women. She appeared on the talk show in 1996. O’Donnell remembered how kind the actress was. 

“She’s like, ‘Could I come over? I have nothing to do,’” she recalled. “And so, Delta Burke and I hung out with my kid, eating Chinese food from Ollie’s in New York. And I just thought that was so unbelievable that she was so gregarious and connected and sweet. And it was just a calm, loving night at home.”

The 64-year-old comedian was the host of The Rosie O’Donnell Show, which aired from 1996 to 2002. The series won five Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show during its run. 

She recalled BarbraStreisand and MartinShort as other memorable guests. O’Donnell admitted she is a huge fan of Streisand and called her “the biggest star of my life.” While Short was the “best guest.”

“The best guest is Martin Short. Because all you have to do to Martin Short is to say, ‘Hi, Marty’ and then he’ll make you die laughing. He’s one of the nicest guys in showbiz too,” she said. 

O’Donnell has returned to New York after moving to Ireland in 2025 for a new one-woman show, Common Knowledge. The Off-Broadway performance shares the story of the family she grew up with in Commack, Long Island, and her time raising five kids. 

This year’s season of Love Island USA brought the drama, the romance and the smokin’ hot challenges. And whether you were rooting for Bryce and Trinity, Carl and Aniya, Zach and Kayda, or Melanie and Sincere, I think we can all agree that this year’s batch of couples were entertaining and compatible. Since the finale, season 8 winners Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatum have been spotted out and about on dates, and recently the couple had an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about the realities of living in the villa and what life looks like in the real world. 

Trinity compares being in the villa to the military, stating, “It felt like we were at basic training; sleeping with everybody, waking up at a certain time,” she told PEOPLE. Bryce also shares his experience on the communal sleeping in the villa. “At one point there were 19 people in there. People were sleeping on couches. Carl [Schmidt’s] big ass was laid on the couch. It’s like we were in a barracks or something,” he said. 

Related: 'Love Island USA' Star Kenzie Annis Is Set To Appear on Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast

The couple also chatted about cooking for each other in the villa, and instead of making the go-to avocado toast and fruit meal that most islanders indulge in, they went for something different. “He makes the best bacon, egg and cheese. But he cooks bacon with butter — trying to give me high cholesterol. But I’m not going to lie, his cooking is really good. I was scared, but it’s good. He would always bring me my food early. I never was last,” Tatum told PEOPLE. 

After getting out of the villa, the two also reflected on the feeling of winning, with both of them thinking that they weren’t going to win. “I didn’t expect us to win, genuinely. I thought we were going to be second place and that it would be Aniya and Carl. I was like, ‘Expect disappointment so you don’t get disappointed.’ And then Ariana said our name and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’”

So, what’s next for the gorgeous couple and season 8 winners? Of course we’ll get a dose of their relationship during the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion, which premieres on Peacock on August 31 at 9 P.M. ET. The two also talk about long-distance and Tatum possibly moving to Los Angeles to be closer to Alakai. “It’s a very high chance. I don’t want to do long distance. Honestly, I really just want to be where he is,” she told PEOPLE.

Fifty-five years ago today, rock band Paul Revere & The Raiders topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their iconic song "Indian Reservation."

Released in March 1971 as the lead single and title track of their thirteenth studio album, "Indian Reservation" became a massive hit. Three months after its release, it climbed to No. 1 on July 24, snapping Carole King’s five-week streak with "It's Too Late." The song marked the group's sole chart-topping hit and their first Top 10 single since 1967.

Beyond its chart success, the track was a major commercial victory. On June 30, 1971, "Indian Reservation" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies in the U.S. Shortly after its release, it became the best-selling single in Columbia Records' history. To date, the track has moved over 6 million units worldwide.

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Although "Indian Reservation" is celebrated today as a landmark track, it initially got off to a slow start. A few weeks after its debut, momentum began to flatline, prompting bandleader Paul Revere to take matters into his own hands.

In an interview with Best Classic Bands, lead singer Mark Lindsay recalled the grueling promotional blitz where Revere traveled cross-country to pitch the song to every radio station in sight.

“Whenever he saw a radio tower, he went in and said, ‘You’ve got to play my record,’" Lindsay recalled. "Paul would get in touch with the local Columbia promotion rep. He gave them that hook, and to their credit, they leaned into it.”

By pitching the track directly to station managers across the country, Revere sparked growing listener demand. By mid-April, the song gained enough traction to breach the Hot 100. Today, "Indian Reservation" continues to reach new generations in the streaming era, accumulating over 12.5 million streams on Spotify and bridging the gap between older and younger music fans.

Related: 1973 Classic Ballad, Named No. 1 Hit for Three Weeks, Became a Timeless Breakup Anthem

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The potato is possibly one of the most versatile and universally-loved foods on Earth. Not only is the humble potato delicious and surprisingly packed with nutrients, but it's also fairly easy to cook. Heck, even just throwing a potato in the microwave and topping it with some salt can taste pretty dang good!

That said, I certainly prefer a well-cooked potato, such as one that's been wedged, doused with high-quality oil, tossed with seasonings and then roasted in a hot oven. I've noticed that the roasted potatoes in Greek and Mediterranean restaurants tend to taste extra amazing—and I've been wondering if there's a secret method or ingredient I don't know about.

To find out, I turned to Mediterranean chef Ismet Sahin, the Executive Chef of Agora Restaurant Group and a native of Southern Turkey. Agora, which specializes in authentic Greek, Lebanese and Turkish cuisines, is a chain of several family-run restaurants in the DMV.

"After many years of testing recipes, my secret is in the temperature and the timing," Sahin reveals to Parade. "I don’t pre-boil the potatoes, everything will roast together in perfect harmony which helps give the potatoes the perfect texture and an infusion of flavor."

Want to try making Greek potatoes yourself? Keep reading for Sahin's full recipe and tips!

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According to Sahin, there's one key ingredient in Greek potatoes: high-quality olive oil.

"As a Mediterranean chef, olive oil isn't just another ingredient, it's the foundation of almost everything I cook," Sahin tells Parade. "People often think the secret to great Mediterranean cooking is a complicated recipe, but it's usually the opposite."

If you have an exceptional olive oil, fresh herbs and good vegetables, "you really don't need much else," he says.

To choose the right olive oil for cooking Greek potatoes, Sahin recommends looking for one that is "fresh, balanced and flavorful" but "not overpowering." His pick is Laconiko's early harvest extra virgin olive oil. According to Sahin, an early harvest EVOO "not only adds flavor, but [also] adds powerful antioxidants to your dish."

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Here are the ingredients to gather for roasted Greek potatoes:

• 2–3 lb potatoes, cut in small wedges
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more to taste)
• 2–3 Tbsp dried oregano (plus more to taste)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3 whole allspice kernels
• 2–3 cloves
• 2 garlic cloves, halved or quartered
• ½ tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ cup hot water
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Here's the best method for making Greek potatoes, according to Sahin.

1. Cut potatoes into wedges.
2. Soak cut potatoes in cold water for a half hour.
3. Preheat oven to 405°F (around 205°C).
4. Drain potatoes and dry with a towel.
5. In a bowl, mix potato wedges with olive oil, dried oregano, lemon juice, allspice kernels, cloves, garlic cloves and sea salt.
6. In a baking pan or casserole dish, spread the potatoes into one layer.
7. Pour the hot water into the corner of the pan, and then tilt the pan so the water spreads throughout the whole pan, covering the wedges about halfway.
8. Roast the potatoes for 10–15 minutes, or until the liquid starts to boil.
9. Lower the heat to 325°F (around 163°C) and continue roasting for about 50 to 60 minutes, stirring the potatoes the 30-minute mark.
10. If the potatoes look too dry at the 30-minute mark, add 1–2 cups more hot water and continue roasting.
11. Check the potatoes with a fork. If they are "soft, but not falling apart," they're done cooking.
12. Top off with smoked paprika, as well as sea salt, olive oil, dried oregano and pepper to taste before serving.

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After cutting the potato wedges, Sahin recommends soaking them in cold water for at least 30 minutes "to get the best texture."

When preparing your spices, don't mince your garlic cloves—just cut them in half or in quarters. If they're too small, they could burn in the oven.

When adding the olive oil and spices to the potato wedges, Sahin says to mix with your hands "until olive oil has fully coated all the potatoes," which will help everything cook evenly.

Then, when pouring the potato wedges into the pan, make sure to do so along with any olive oil left in the bowl.

And finally, one of the most vital steps in Sahin's recipe is adding hot water to the potatoes before baking them—but there are a few important tricks to nailing this.

When you pour the hot water in the pan, "don't pour the water directly above the potatoes as this will wash out the olive oil," Sahin warns. Instead, slowly pour the water in the corner of the pan, and then gently tilt the pan until the water is covering the bottom.

Because of this, you should use a pan with a higher edge than a basic cookie sheet for this recipe, such as a casserole dish. This way, you won't have to worry about the hot water sloshing out of the pan.

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James Ellroy knows how to get inside a reader’s head. With L.A. Confidential, the 1990 thriller that serves as the fourth book in his L.A. Quartet series, he doesn’t leave. Case in point: Collider just ranked the deeply unsettling novel as its No. 3 most intense book of all time.

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“It’s got that noir feel with the way it sees a whole conspiracy unfurling, and keeping up with everything is almost overwhelming,” the outlet wrote. “L.A. Confidential is a blast as a hyper-noir of sorts, pushing so many things to their logical extremes and keeping it all chaotic."

Released in June 1990 by The Mysterious Press, L.A. Confidential follows three flawed LAPD cops—Ed Exley, Bud White, and Jack Vincennes—whose paths cross during a 1950s mass murder investigation. Over the course of nearly 500 pages, police corruption, criminal conspiracy, and more are exposed.

The novel, which Ellroy wrote by hand, was greeted with widespread critical acclaim, cementing the writer as one of the premier crime novelists of his generation and helping elevate modern noir fiction. The success led to a major Hollywood film option before the book even hit shelves.

The film adaptation, directed by Curtis Hanson, was another hit with audiences and critics alike. In 1998, the thriller was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two Oscars: Best Writing and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Bassinger. However, there is one critic who hated the movie: Ellroy himself.

“People love the movie L.A. Confidential,” Ellroy toldThe Times in 2023. “I think it’s turkey of the highest form. I think Russell Crowe and Kim Basinger are impotent. The director died, so now I can disparage the movie.”

For seemingly everyone else, the film is a neo-noir masterwork that succeeded because of its intricate plotting, stellar performances, and multilayered mystery that transcended traditional genre expectations—the latter, a characteristic owed to the novel.

“It’s hard to know exactly what’ll happen, even if you have watched the movie adaptation that came out later in the 1990s (which is very good, albeit quite streamlined and not 100% accurate, as a result),” Collider added.

Born Lee Earle Ellroy, the author is renowned for his gritty, hard-boiled style and deep knowledge of Los Angeles. Following a traumatic childhood, during which his mother was murdered in El Monte with her case unsolved, Ellroy uses his own experiences as inspiration for his work.

“I have been obsessed with crime since the hot Sunday afternoon of June 22, 1958, when a policeman named Ward Hallinen squatted down to my little kid level and said, ‘Son, your mother has been killed,’ ” he told The Times in a separate interview last year.

His debut novel, Brown’s Requiem, was published in 1981. Since then, Ellroy has written more than 20 crime novels and historical thrillers.  

“James Ellroy writes immensely unnerving and consistently hard-to-predict stories, often of a noir nature, with L.A. Confidential being one of his best, and also one of his fastest-paced,” Collider concluded.

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You likely know that some habits, like eating fruits and vegetables, are good for your heart health. But cardiologists, including Dr. Nadim Geloo, MD, the senior director of medical affairs for Abbott’s Structural Heart Division, understand that no one can follow healthy habits 100% of the time.

"Whether you’re a super proactive person or someone who takes life one moment at a time, we all develop conscious and subconscious habits that get us through the day," Dr. Geloo tells Parade. "Most of these habits are benign, and we do them almost automatically, like brushing our teeth in the morning or grabbing a cup of coffee on the way to work."

Yet in our go-go-go society, Dr. Geloo says it's common to develop habits that can actually harm our heart health. For instance, he points out that people with stressful jobs might habitually take a smoke break or a "working lunch" instead of stepping away from their desks.

"Little daily habits like this can all link back to larger implications for your overall health, including heart health and certain chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease or hypertension," Dr. Geloo says.

Many of us know this fact deep down. In fact, Dr. Geloo points out that a recent Abbott survey found that 74% of U.S. adults believe most chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, are preventable, yet 61% say they should be doing more for their health. Below, he shares five habits he does less of these days to protect his heart health—and what he does instead.

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Tweaking just a few of your habits may seem like small potatoes, but Dr. Geloo has seen and experienced firsthand how beneficial small changes are for your heart health.

"All these tiny daily decisions can add up, which is why it's important to focus on creating healthy habits and routines that influence even your subconscious decisions," Dr. Geloo tells Parade.

Below, he shares the heart health habits he stopped doing years ago and why he recommends patients do the same.

Dr. Geloo understands. Sure, he has to walk down hallways to see patients, but sitting most of the day is common even in his line of work.

"Many of us have very sedentary lifestyles due to our careers, so we end up sitting for several hours straight most days of the week," he notes. "If you work in an office building, it can be particularly tricky to change this behavior, since you may not have the freedom to create a workspace that fits your needs."

Sedentary behavior is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Hold off on drafting a letter of resignation from your dream job, though: Dr. Geloo says you can balance the sitting you do while working.

"Try to get up and walk around for 5-10 minutes every hour," he advises. "You can set an alarm as a helpful reminder, and even if you’re just taking a trip down the hall and back a few times, getting your blood flowing and your heart pumping more actively will benefit you in the long run."

"I'll sleep when I'm dead" is not something you'll hear out of Dr. Geloo's mouth.

"Lacking proper rest can have a cascade of negative health effects," he warns. "Sleeping is the body’s way of hitting reset, and it is known that quality sleep is necessary to ensure your cells and tissues can grow and repair. Chronic exhaustion puts stress on the cardiovascular system, which over time can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes."

For what it's worth, Dr. Geloo shares that consistently good sleep is also vital for your brain because its neurons "operate differently than other bodily tissues."

Related: This Daily Habit Is Secretly Damaging Your Arteries, Cardiologists Warn

The medical profession is stressful and time-consuming. Your job (or life, in general) may be, too. However, Dr. Geloo notes that stress doesn't "just" wreak havoc on your mental health.

"Chronic stress, much like chronic exhaustion, contributes to a myriad of cardiovascular complications," Dr. Geloo says. "Being stuck in 'fight or flight mode' is associated with increasing your risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. It might also make you inadvertently adopt coping mechanisms that also increase these risks, such as smoking, drinking, overeating and living a sedentary life."

Seeing a licensed mental health professional can help you manage chronic stress.

Remember when many of us drank orange juice every morning? Dr. Geloo doesn't recommend keeping the habit—it's not one he maintains.

"Excess sugar consumption is tied to high blood pressure and chronic inflammation, which can be direct contributors to heart disease," he notes. "Sugary beverages in particular can contribute to weight gain since they’re easy to consume in large quantities, and as we know, weight gain exacerbates many ailments, including cardiovascular burden and disease."

To be clear, this statement doesn't mean Dr. Geloo never has potato chips, but he doesn't eat them regularly anymore. "Everything in moderation," he says. "Chips now and then aren’t harmful, but eating them with every meal is a problem."

Chronically high-sodium diets can increase blood pressure, forcing your heart to work harder to pump blood. "Over time, high blood pressure can damage blood vessel walls and speed up the buildup of dangerous plaque that blocks blood flow," he warns.

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When it comes to heart health, it's so easy to get demotivated by all of the rules about what we "can't" do. However, Dr. Geloo shares that some habits (which even double as hobbies) are fun and benefit your heart. Here are three he personally loves.

• Yoga. Yoga's low-impact nature helps make it readily accessible to many people. "It is a mind-body activity that combines movement with meditation-like thoughts, both of which can benefit your heart by boosting blood flow and lowering levels of stress," Dr. Geloo says.
• Gardening. Get outside—your heart will be happier (and you will be, too). "Time outdoors is linked to various mental health benefits, including reducing stress, which can positively impact your heart health." Bonus: Grow your own fruits and veggies. Dr. Geloo says adding them to your diet can boost your nutrient intake, benefiting your heart and overall health.
• Walking. Moving your body doesn't have to involve box jumps or marathon training. Walking works. "Moving your body can help you live longer, even if it’s only for short, brisk walks," Dr. Geloo notes. "Minimal movement is better than nothing."

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• Sedentary Behavior, Exercise, and Cardiovascular Health. Circulation Research.
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Audiences tend to flock to romance movies with familiar tropes, like a good old-fashioned enemies-to-lovers or a tragic tale of star-crossed lovers. So, it makes sense why quite a few popular romance films are adaptations of acclaimed novels.

The publication Colliderrecently released a ranking of "the 6 most universally loved romance movies based on books," which included films like Crazy Rich Asians from 2018, 2004's The Notebook, and 1987's The Princess Bride. Collider gave the top spot to the 2005 film, Pride & Prejudice, an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel. The publication complimented the Joe Wright-directed film for its spectacular, yet grounded scenery and the quiet but exhilarating tension between Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen) and Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley).

2005's Pride & Prejudice holds a score of 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.

English playwright Deborah Moggach is the screenwriter behind the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film. In a December 2025 interview with GBH News, Moggach called Austen's novel "the template for all rom-coms," due to Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth's initially adversarial dynamic.

"It's the perfect rom-com in that it features a couple who think that they loathe each other and misunderstand each other, but actually they are madly in love," said Moggach during the interview.

She also said that "it was really quite daunting" to adapt Austen's novel into a film script. According to Moggach, fans of the novel would approach her about her take on Austen's text while she was working on the script.

"People feel very protective about a novel that they love. Also, people knew it very well. So they come up to me, and they say things like, 'Oh, Debbie, you are going to leave in the bit where Mr. Bennett says to Mary, you've delighted us long enough, aren't you?' So it was sort of daunting," said Moggach.

Moggach clarified that writing the script "was a huge joy because it's the sort of perfect novel."

"It's very, very beautifully paced and the big twists that come through the story completely, and it was just fun. It's like cooking with very, very good ingredients," said Moggach while speaking to GBH News.

When Neil Young released his career-spanning compilation Decade in 1977, one of its biggest treasures wasn't a recent hit. It was a song he'd written more than a decade earlier.

"Sugar Mountain" was penned by Young when he was just 19 years old, inspired by the realization that his teenage years were slipping away. Although the wistful ballad had long been an unreleased demo and live favorite among dedicated fans, its official release on Decade introduced it to a much wider audience, helping secure its place as one of the singer-songwriter's most enduring classics.

Young wrote the song in 1964, shortly after celebrating his 19th birthday. The young songwriter was, at the time, broke and sleeping on friends' floors, playing the local music circuit to get by.

"At first I wrote 126 verses to it," Young once told a live audience. "Now, you can imagine that I had a lot of trouble figuring out what four verses to use."

The lyrics reflect on the bittersweet transition from adolescence into adulthood, centering on the symbolic "Sugar Mountain," a place representing the innocence and freedom of youth. Young has often acknowledged that the song grew out of his own feelings about growing older and leaving those carefree years behind.

For several years, "Sugar Mountain" existed primarily as a live favorite.

Young regularly performed it in concert during his early career, but he never included a contemporary studio version on one of his regular albums. Instead, the song developed a reputation through live recordings and its appearance as the B-side to his 1970 single "Cinnamon Girl."

That changed in 1977.

When compiling Decade, Young chose to include a live recording of "Sugar Mountain," recognizing its importance within his catalog despite its unconventional release history. The three-LP retrospective became one of the definitive collections of his early career, allowing countless listeners to discover the ballad for the first time alongside classics such as "Heart of Gold," "Old Man," and "Harvest."

Part of the song's lasting appeal lies in its universal message.

While inspired by Young's own experience of turning 19, its themes of nostalgia, lost innocence, and the passage of time have resonated with listeners of every generation. Its gentle acoustic arrangement and reflective lyrics continue to make it one of the most moving songs in his extensive catalog.

Young is all too aware of how beloved the song is by fans, even all these years later.

"I do 'Sugar Mountain' [live] really for the people more than I do it for myself," he told SongFacts. "I think I owe it to them 'cause it seems to really make them feel happy. So, that's why I do that. They pay a lot of money to come and see me. I lay a lotta things on 'em that they've never heard before. I think I owe it to them to do things they can really identify with. It’s such a friendly song, and the older I get and the older my audience gets the more relevant it becomes, especially since they've been singing it for 20 years. It really means a lot to them. So, I like to give 'em the chance to enjoy that moment."

Nearly five decades after Decade helped bring it to a broader audience, "Sugar Mountain" remains one of Neil Young's most cherished compositions. What began as the reflections of a 19 year-old songwriter has endured as a timeless classic, reminding listeners that growing older is something everyone eventually must face.

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They say necessity is the mother of invention. In Matt Damon’s case, it brought him an Oscar. Before Good Will Hunting made Matt Damon and Ben Affleck overnight Hollywood success stories, Damon was just another young actor hoping for his big break. Ironically, it was losing out on one of the most coveted roles of the 1990s that changed everything.

During a recent appearance on Complex's GOAT Talk with Tom Holland, Damon revealed that missing out on the role of Aaron Stampler in 1996's Primal Fear became the spark that pushed him and Affleck to stop waiting for opportunity and create one themselves. "It was actually a real impetus behind us writing Good Will Hunting," Damon said. 

Rather than dwell on the disappointment, Damon said the experience forced the longtime friends to confront a difficult reality about breaking into Hollywood. "There’s never gonna be a role that good that comes down into the category of unknown actor," he recalled thinking. "It's 10,000 people going for this one thing."

Tom Holland names his dream role and Matt Damon reveals losing that exact part is the reason Good Will Hunting got written at all.🎩 Before Good Will Hunting made them famous, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were unknown actors auditioning for the same roles as everyone else including the lead in Primal Fear, a part that ultimately launched Edward Norton's career instead. Rather than treating that loss as a footnote, Damon credits it directly as the reason he and Affleck doubled down on writing their own material reasoning that a role that good, open to any unknown actor, was rare enough that they needed to create their own version of that opportunity rather than wait for the next one. From a lost role to an Oscar-winning screenplay written partly out of that exact disappointment, Matt Damon's account reframes one of Hollywood's most famous origin stories as a direct response to rejection. #mattdamon #tomholland #goodwillhunting #goattalk #theodyssey [Good Will Hunting] [Origin Story] [Rejection] [Matt Damon] [Tom Holland] [Behind Scenes] Speaker: Matt Damon (with Tom Holland)

Instead of continuing to compete for the same rare opportunities, the pair decided to write the kind of role they wished already existed. "So we really buckled down and wrote Good Will Hunting a little more desperately," Damon said. That gamble paid off. Released in 1997, Good Will Hunting earned Damon and Affleck the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and transformed two struggling actors into Oscar winners. Damon also received a Best Actor nomination for his performance opposite Robin Williams, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Meanwhile, Edward Norton turned his own break into one of the most celebrated film debuts in Hollywood history. His performance in Primal Fear earned him a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Looking back, Damon believes it taught him one of the most important lessons of his career. "It's very, very hard, as you know, to break in," he told Holland. "The hardest jobs to get are the first ones you get."

For Damon, one rejection ultimately led to one of the most beloved films of the last three decades, proving that sometimes one “no” is exactly what leads to the “yes” that changes everything.

Carrie Underwood has long been known for her commitment to health and fitness, and now the country superstar is giving fans another glimpse into her daily wellness routine.

The Grammy winner, 43, is spotlighting HiNote's Everyday Energy Daily Nutrition Drink Mix, a protein-packed beverage she says helps fuel her busy days without weighing her down.

Known for balancing life as a performer, entrepreneur and mom of two, Underwood has often spoken about the importance of making healthy choices that fit into a packed schedule. Over the years, she's shared everything from her workout routines to her plant-forward approach to eating, making wellness a consistent part of her public life.

Now, she's adding another staple to the mix.

"HiNote's Everyday Energy Daily Nutrition Drink Mix is a light, refreshing drink mix that gives you steady, feel-good energy without feeling heavy or complicated," Underwood shared with Parade.

"Even better, it tastes great and is super refreshing! It's smooth, bright, and full of protein, fiber, superfoods, and vitamins to give you the kind of energy that comes from actually nourishing your body."

The drink mix is available in Strawberry Lemonade, Berry Medley and Juicy Peach flavors. Each serving contains 20 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, vitamin B, greens, superfoods and a blend of 13 fruits and vegetables.

The partnership feels like a natural fit for Underwood, who has built much of her lifestyle brand around nutrition, exercise and healthy living. Through her fitness app, CALIA activewear legacy and years of sharing recipes and workouts with fans, she's become one of country music's most recognizable voices in the wellness space.

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Steely Dan is a foundational yacht rock band. Their 1980s hits “Babylon Sisters,” "Time Out of Mind,” and “Glamour Profession” are all well-played tunes fit for the easy, breezy subgenre of rock and roll. But SiriusXM listeners had another track in mind when they voted for their favorite yacht rock songs of the decade. Sitting pretty at No. 8 is Steely Dan’s “Hey Nineteen.”

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“Donald Fagen and Walter Becker perfected the art of cool detachment on this sly, jazz-infused Steely Dan hit,” SiriusXM wrote of the Top 10 hit in its fan-voted ranking. “It’s one of the defining tracks of the entire yacht-rock movement.”

A lazy groove featuring smooth backing vocals, clever lyrics, and a sophisticated jazzy-rock vibe, the track was released in November 1980 as the lead single from Steely Dan’s seventh studio album, Gaucho. It was a hit from the start with listeners, peaking at No. 10 on another chart—the Billboard Hot 100—in February the following year, settling in for two weeks.

Written by Becker and Fagen, the song is renowned for being one of Steely Dan’s more straightforward tunes, as the band is known for swimming in ambiguity. “Hey Nineteen” is also one of their first to use drum machines, combining Rick Marotta’s live drumming with early drum-machine programming.

“Fagen’s quirky keyboard fills, Becker’s diving bass lines, and Hugh McCracken’s soulful guitar lines provide the bulk of the instrumental flavor on the slyly funky track,” American Songwriterwrote, adding that the song about an older suitor attempting to woo a teenager reveals itself early in the lyrics.

Hey, nineteen
No, we can't dance together (We can't dance together)
No, we can't talk at all
Please take me along when you slide on down

“Fagen and Becker were 32 and 30 years old, respectively, when the song came out, and we know from the title the girl in the song is 19. That should give you an idea of the separation,” the outlet wrote.

As the song goes on, the romancer begins to notice the age difference is more of a chasm than a gift, singing “She don’t remember the Queen of Soul” and “She thinks I’m crazy / But I’m just growing old.”

“Hey Nineteen” is just one hit in a sea of yacht rock gems from Steely Dan. The group, which formed in 1972, forwent touring in 1974 to focus entirely on studio perfection, blending R&B with mellow sounds. Their greatest hits of the 70s could fill a yacht rock ranking all on their own, with “Peg,” “Deacon Blues,” and “Dirty Work” leading the charge.

Despite Fagen not embracing the yacht rock banner—he’s actually famously rejected the genre altogether—Steely Dan is king when it comes to smooth sonic sound.

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Jennifer Connelly is opening up about a surprising Hollywood mix-up she never expected.

The Dark Matter actress, 55, revealed that fans often mistake her for fellow Hollywood star Demi Moore — and sometimes they refuse to believe her when she tells them they're wrong.

While visiting Entertainment Weekly's 2026 San Diego Comic-Con Studio, Connelly said she experienced the blunder as recently as just the other day while at the airport.

“I've gotten people insisting — going through security the other day, they're like, 'Oh my God, you're Demi Moore,'" Connelly said. "I was like, 'I'm not.' They were like, 'You are.' Again: 'No. I'm really not. I'm not. I have my passport to show you.'"

Connelly and Moore, 63, do share a few similarities, however. They both began their careers as teen actors in the 1980s before finding asting success in the 1990s and 2000s. They’ve also both starred opposite Tom Cruise, but the two actresses have never shared the screen.

Connelly also said that people constantly think that she's appeared in movies she's never been in.

"Like, I had someone say to me, 'You were so good in that movie with Brad Pitt,' and I was like, 'Not in a movie with Brad Pitt,'" she recalled during the Comic-Con appearance. "They’re like, 'Yes you are,' I'm like, 'I'm really not, I promise you.'"

As for the Brad Pitt costar people mistake Connelly for, the A Beautiful Mind actress didn't reveal the name. However, it isn't Moore, who has never appeared in a film with Pitt — suggesting there may be another famous face fans are confusing her with.

While Connelly seemed baffled by constantly being mistaken for The Substance star, for fans, it's a regular discussion point online, with a slew of TikToks dedicated to comparing the celebrity lookalikes.

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If you’ve been searching for a console table that looks much more expensive than it is, Walmart is running an impressive deal on one from Drew Barrymore’s home collection. The Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Sofa Table is currently $57, down from $198. It comes in a rich black finish and has a narrow shape that’s perfect for small spaces.

The wood table measures 47.5 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 30.25 inches high, giving you almost 4 feet of display space across the top. It features an oval surface and rounded drum-style legs with visible wood grain. It can hold up to 200 pounds and includes adjustable floor levelers, and the finished table weighs just over 76 pounds.

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This sleek console table could live behind a floating sofa to help define the space or provide a convenient spot for keys and mail in an entryway. At only 18 inches deep, it offers plenty of surface area without extending too far into the room. Plus, since there are no shelves or drawers underneath, you could even add a collection of cute baskets for added storage.

One person called it “beautiful” and “very sturdy,” while another wrote, “This black sofa table has transformed my living room! It’s sleek, modern, and adds the perfect amount of sophistication.” Someone else mentioned that it“works great in a small space,” while another confirmed, “It has plenty of room to place things like lamps or books.” 

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If you don’t need more surface space behind your sofa, the table could easily take on another role. Its 30-inch height makes it a practical compact desk for an apartment or guest room, with enough space for a laptop, lamp, and a few workday essentials. You could also use it as a vanity or small dining spot with stools tucked underneath.

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A console table this size can easily cost hundreds of dollars, making the current $57 price hard to pass up, especially since it’s from a well-known brand. Walmart has it marked as clearance, so there’s no guarantee that it’ll stay at this price. Be sure to scoop up the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Sofa Table while it’s still in stock and on sale.

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The world's most famous shock jock is undoubtedly in the final chapters of his career, as Howard Stern has noticeably taken more downtime and kept his distance — quite literally — as he often records SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show from his home after notoriously being "paranoid" of COVID-19.

Avid listeners have felt his absence throughout the summer as the schedule now solely consists of previously aired episodes while he's on vacation.

But it's not just a massive reduction in content; it's the fact that Stern recently claimed his show is "better than ever" — then let go a dozen fan-favorite personalities.

From his early days at WNBC to his own biographical film, Private Parts, and now anchoring SiriusXM for nearly 20 years, Howard Stern's empire has cycled through more personalities than a psych ward.

The show is expected to undergo yet another overhaul as Stern happily revealed he "figured out a way to have it all. More free time and continuing to be on the radio," further adding, "I think the show is better than ever, I really do believe that in my heart," after he announced a new contract amid retirement rumors.

You can imagine staffers felt rejoiced to keep their job until they were unexpectedly handed a pink slip as Stern vowed for a new show format.

Fans have chimed in about some of their favorite acts getting the boot.

Comedian Mike Trainor was one of the show's longest-tenured acts before being laid off recently, and fans let him know he is a "funny dude" who brought "fresh humor to a show that was in need" of more laughter.

Another was writer/comedian Jon Blitt. One fan let him know, “You are my fave, I miss you already," but most notably was Benjy Bronk, a show staple for more than 25 years.

Reddit was raining criticism too, as one user said of the new look, "If Joe Rogan is a better listen, Howard must really have gone downhill (I canceled my Sirius a long time ago)," while another said current reruns don't hit like they used to, adding, "It's edited so much now it's not even funny anymore."

The new weekly show format is slated to kick off after Labor Day, while Stern, 72, is currently enjoying a summer break.

Few American stories carry the kind of multigenerational loyalty that Little House on the Prairie still commands, more than 50 years after Laura Ingalls Wilder's family first left Wisconsin's Big Woods for the open frontier. So when Netflix's new adaptation of that story premiered this month to a muted response and a wave of political sniping, it briefly looked like the reboot might become another casualty of the culture wars rather than the multigenerational hit its predecessor had been. Then the second week happened.

The eight-episode series, following Charles and Caroline Ingalls and their daughters Laura and Mary to Independence, Kansas, premiered July 9. Its first four days brought in 6.4 million views, a number Collider described as modest next to other recent Netflix originals, and the show had also weathered review-bombing from some viewers before it ever aired. Much of that backlash traced back to Fox News host Megyn Kelly, who had publicly urged Netflix not to "woke-ify" the classic. Original star Melissa Gilbert pushed back on Threads, telling Kelly to revisit the 1970s series: "TV doesn't get too much more 'woke' than we did," she wrote, pointing to the original show's episodes tackling racism, addiction, misogyny and spousal abuse.

By the week of July 13 to 19, viewership jumped 55 percent to 9.8 million views, according to a Netflix Top 10 breakdown. That was enough to top the platform's English-language TV chart, edging out both Harlan Coben's I Will Find You and the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Netflix had already renewed the series for a second season before the first one even premiered.

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Critics, for their part, have been kinder than the pre-release noise suggested. The series holds a "Certified Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes. Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine, who has called herself the "world's biggest Little House fan," has said the new version leans closer to Wilder's original books than the 1974 television series did, trading some of its predecessor's sunnier tone for a grittier look at frontier hardship. New cast members Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald and Skywalker Hughes step into roles long associated with Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle and Melissa Sue Anderson.

The turnaround suggests something about the durability of the source material. Word of mouth, rather than outrage, appears to be steering audiences back toward the Ingalls family, much as it did when the original series first found its footing on NBC nearly 50 years ago.

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Cake stands are a hosting essential, adding a little something extra to your tablescape. A versatile piece, a cake stand can be used for serving things other than just cakes; you can use it for serving a variety of dishes and desserts. From cookies and cupcakes to egg bites and more, a cake stand is a must-have for anyone who loves to host.

Threshold's Ribbed Scallop Cake Stand at Target is a chic and affordable option if you're looking to add a cake stand to your servingware collection. From the scalloped edges to the ribbed detailing, this crisp white cake stand adds an elegant touch to your table. Another charming accent is the gold rim of the cake stand, adding a bit of contrast to the piece. It really is just beautiful. It looks so much more expensive than it actually is. Plus, being made out of stoneware, it's super durable as well. Do note, this is recommended for hand wash only.

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For dimensions, this cake stand measures 4.4 inches in height, 12 inches in width and 12 inches in diameter. This makes it a great size for serving cakes, cookies and pretty much anything else you can think of.

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Shoppers are super impressed with this stoneware cake stand, giving it an average rating of 4.1 stars on Target.com. Reviewers appreciate the cake stand for its pretty design and size.

"Simple and elegant. I already have several cake stands but this one stood out with its scalloped edges and gold rim detail. Everything looks good on it, even these Halloween Ube mochi waffles. Love it. Do I wish it could have been $5 cheaper? Yes, probably but I don't regret it, not even a tiny bit. If something happened to it, I would try to buy another one to replace it," said one fan in a five-star review on Target.com.

"Love this cake plate. Just what I needed, perfect size," said another happy Target customer in a five-star review on Target's website.

You can find this elegant cake stand in select Target stores or on Target.com. It retails for $22.

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