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When Pamela Adlon found out that King of the Hill would be coming back, naturally, her first reaction was to do an immediate internet deep dive.

"Listen, I did my fair share of spelunking articles about men whose voices never changed," the Emmy winner tells Parade in an exclusive interview. "I was like, 'Is it possible for people's voices to never change?'"

To be fair, the question is well-founded. Adlon spent 13 years voicing Bobby Hill on the hit FOX animated series. And, while she went through over a decade of misadventures with the prepubescent boy, he only aged from 11 to 13 over the course of the show's original run. But when the announcement was made in 2023 that the show would be returning for a run of new episodes on Hulu, the creators took the risk of aging the characters up, rather than keeping them in a stage of arrested development. And that includes Bobby, who returned to our screens last year at the age of 21.

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Both Arlen and the world have changed monumentally in the years away from our screens. And Bobby has arguably undergone the most change. When the show came back in 2025, we were immediately informed that Bobby was happily pursuing his passion in life: Cooking. Choosing to forgo college, he's become a successful restaurateur, running perhaps the most unique fusion concept in history: German and Japanese.

"Everybody wanted to protect the character, but nobody more than me," Adlon explains about her anticipation for revisiting Bobby. "Because he is me. I am one with Bobby. I am the 'Bobby Lama.' So, at a certain point, just making a choice, and having it be so that I feel good about doing it, and just not feeling insecure. Like, 'Are they gonna do something engineering-wise in the studio' or something. Just having to make a choice and feeling secure enough to go there, it's good."

"It's a nuance, and it's a subtlety, but it's a richness of life," she continues. "It's like seeing your kids grow up. You don't want to. You can't believe that they're adults. But guess what? We all did it. I mean, I gestated as Bobby three times, three pregnancies. And now they're all grown up and they're all out of the house. So the timing's pretty perfect."

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'Everybody wanted to protect the character, but nobody more than me,' Pamela Adlon says about aging her character of Bobby Hill up for the 'King of the Hill' revival.

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Despite how much Bobby has transformed between 13 and 21, that's not to say he's not susceptible to a blast from the past or two. Indeed, one of his biggest storylines involves the return of Connie Souphanousinphone (Lauren Tom) in his life. Throughout the original series, the two nursed a complicated relationship, going from best friends to even a couple. The first season of the revival put them in a "will-they-won't-they" territory, as they both explored being friends while in their own relationships. Eventually, however, their preteen hearts won out. Bobby and Connie got back together at the end of Season 14 and, despite a couple of bumps in the road, they're stronger than ever in the batch of new episodes.

"I think it's so sweet," Adlon says of the relationship. "I've run across a few couples in my life who have been together since school, and it's really massive. You're going through life together, but they feel very fresh and exciting. And that's the way young people should be: Full of ideas. You see them pushing each other through in a way that you don't really see a lot of that in animation. [There's just a] natural way that they have become who they are right now. It's very special, and it's extremely moving and cool at the same time, because it's grounded and it really resonates."

To say King of the Hill's return was met with praise would be an understatement. The revival has been lauded by longtime fans and critics alike, with many saying the writing and subject material is up there with any typical fare from the original run. Hulu picked up the show for another season, which dropped July 20. And Adlon even earned an Emmy nomination for her work as Bobby last year. It's a full-circle moment for the 60-year-old, considering she had won the same award almost 25 years ago for one of the show's most infamous episodes, "Bobby Goes Nuts."

"The nomination is a win to me," she says about the accolade. "And so I'm good. And I feel like it's great validation for anything of any insecurity I might have felt going into aging Bobby up and really owning it, making a decision. It's massive for me."

Related: What the 'King of the Hill' Cast Has Been Doing Since the Original Series Ended

Former NFL star Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday, July 23.

The 46-year-old was taken into custody after being pulled over while traveling on southbound I-43 on the high-rise bridge, according to local outlet Fox 6.

Romo reportedly failed a standard field sobriety test and was charged with OWI, first offense, late Thursday night. He has since been released and is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.

The Dallas Cowboys legend smirked in his mugshot, which was released by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Following his time in the league, Romo has made a career as a color analyst for NFL on CBS.

What Is OWI?

Similar to DUI or DWI, OWI simply means "Operating While Intoxicated" in the state of Wisconsin.

According to the State of Wisconsin's Department of Transportation, first-time offenses are considered a civil offense, not a criminal charge. First-time offenders will receive a citation, a Notice of Intent to Suspend — which will prohibit the offender from operating a motor vehicle. The fine for the offense ranges from $150 to $300.

Acorn TV's Harry Wild has been a hit for the streamer and is still going strong after five seasons. On top of that, the series brought the nostalgia back to Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman fans by casting Seymour's then co-star, Joe Lando, as a recurring guest star and potential love interest for her character. The seasons are far too short and we're already at the season finale.

Find out more about the Season 5 finale, if there'll be a sixth season, and check out our Parade exclusive sneak peek! Take a look.

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What is Harry Wild about?

Harriet “Harry” Wild (Jane Seymour) is a retired literature professor who discovers a second calling as a private investigator. Jolted by a mugging, she reluctantly agrees to recover in the home of her son, Charlie (Kevin Ryan), a senior police detective in the Dublin Garda. Harry starts to interfere in a particularly baffling murder case her son is investigating when she notices the murder shares striking similarities to an obscure Elizabethan play. When her path crosses again with that of her mugger, Fergus (Rohan Nedd), Harry enlists him as her sidekick instead of turning him in.

Following her successful, albeit ill-advised, involvement in the case, Harry’s new passion brings her into direct conflict with Charlie, who could really do without his mother causing trouble at work.

Seymour's Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman co-star, Joe Lando, joined the cast in Season 5. Lando stars as Pierce Kennedy, a charming and brilliant new State Pathologist whose arrival quickly makes waves in Harry’s world.

Where is Harry Wild filmed?

Harry Wild is filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding areas.

Related: Everything You Need to Know About Season 5 of Harry Wild

What happens in the Season 5 finale of Harry Wild?

In "Stotious," the Season 5 finale of Harry Wild, when Malky (Shane Lynch) has no memory of committing murder, Harry, Fergus, and Charlie must find out who benefits from the victim's death. As Harry mingles with unlikely company seeking justice, she makes a vital breakthrough in a sinister case.

Related: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Co-Stars Reunite on Lifetime’s A Christmas Spark

When does the Season 5 finale of Harry Wild premiere?

The Season 5 finale of Harry Wild premiere on Monday, Aug. 17 on Acorn TV.

Related: Jane Seymour’s Backyard Malibu Garden Just Might Be Her Secret to Healthy Aging

Will there be a Season 6 of Harry Wild?

No word yet if there will be sixth season of Harry Wild, but we will update here when we know.

Does Parade have a sneak peek of the Season 5 finale of Harry Wild?

Yes! Check out this Parade exclusive sneak peek of the Season 5 finale of Harry Wild below:

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Next,‘Downton Abbey’ Fans, Rejoice: PBS Is Re-Airing All 6 Seasons

Audrey Hepburn was known for her elegance on screen, but behind the scenes, a terrifying scare built on a lie in 1975 sent her into full protective mode over her family.

Hepburn's elder son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, recounts the incident in his new book, Intimate Audrey: An Authorized Biography, co-written with Wendy Holden. Ferrer, now 66, recalls having lunch with his mother when her second husband, Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, burst into the room bleeding from his head. Dotti told them four masked men had jumped him outside his medical practice and tried to force him into a waiting car. He said he escaped by fighting back and crawling under a parked car until security guards intervened.

The story left Hepburn "trembling with fear," according to Ferrer, who described his mother as "traumatized" by the scare, especially given the wave of real kidnappings sweeping the region at the time. In an interview from that period, Hepburn spoke candidly about her fear, saying, "It is a very anguishing period. They're even kidnapping tourists for fifty dollars apiece, ransacking apartments and breaking into cars... the joy of Rome was to walk around the streets at night. Not anymore. The whole world has changed."

The next day, Hepburn gave her son a choice: stay in Rome under constant bodyguard protection, or move to a boarding school in Switzerland for a more "secure environment," with more personal freedom but far less time with her. When she admitted the boarding school option would put her more at ease, Ferrer agreed to go, despite his heartbreak.

It wasn't until years later that the truth came out: there was never any kidnapping attempt at all. According to Ferrer, an enraged husband had discovered that Dotti was having an affair with his wife, and sent the masked men to assault him as retaliation, not to kidnap him. "So it was a direct consequence of my stepfather's infidelity that I was sent away from my mother and lose four years of family life," Ferrer wrote. "That was something I found terribly difficult to forgive."

Hepburn and Dotti were married from 1969 to 1982. She was previously married to actor Mel Ferrer, Sean's father, from 1954 to 1968.

Lydia Cornell hit it big as Sara Rush on Too Close for Comfort, but the ’80s sitcom star looks better than ever as she celebrates her 73rd birthday.

While it’s been a few years since Comfort was must-see television, Cornell is still making the scene on social media. A blonde beauty who also appeared on other classic ’80s series like The Dukes of Hazzard, The Love Boat, and Quantum Leap, she keeps up with fans and followers on social media, and hasn’t changed all that much from her days alongside Ted Knight, Nancy Dussault, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh on the fun family sitcom. 

In a new photo taken on her 73rd birthday, Cornell glowed as she snapped a photo from her vacation in Spain. While the shot was taken in 2026, she barely looks any older than she did in the '80s!

"Thank you for my birthday wishes! Spent most of the day stuck on a train to Madrid because there was a fire on the tracks, but we finally got here and we’re in the hotel. Had some ice cream for dinner and it was glorious! 💖🥰💖🎉🎂🎊 going to the Prado today. Can’t wait to see Velasquez's 'Las Meninas' and Hieronymus Bosch!!" Cornell captioned the photo.

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What’s Lydia Cornell Up To These Days?

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Cornell hasn’t ruled out a potential Too Close for Comfort reboot. Last July, she told Remind Magazine they’re working on putting it together.

“[My writing partner] Larry and I wrote a Too Close for Comfort reboot,” Cornell shared with the publication. “It’s going really well — centering around a younger generation and maybe having Baby Andrew becomes the Ted Knight (Henry Rush) character. We bring our kids into the house.”

Cornell is an Advocate for Sobriety

In addition to her work in film and TV, Cornell is an advocate for sobriety. With 30 years of recovery from alcoholism under her belt, the actress has shared the dark times that got her there. In a 2020 interview with Fox News, she shared how her drinking picked up significantly after Too Close for Comfort went off the air.

“I was just binge drinking. You lose control and you don’t know what you’re doing. I became a radioactive blackout drinker. It became really scary after I had my baby. I didn’t drink during the pregnancy at all, but after he was born, I couldn’t handle it. I drank until I passed out, blacked out. It was really scary,” she recalled.

After a terrifying blackout and an intervention put on by her family, Cornell found herself in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. She knew she was in the right place to finally surrender. Sober since 1994, she calls her journey a “beautiful, incredible gift.”

“It is truly a miracle,” she told Fox. “And I hope my story can help others. If I could help one person overcome their struggles, then revealing my darkest moments is truly worth it.”

Related: ‘Too Close for Comfort’ Stars Lydia Cornell and Deborah Van Valkenburgh Reunite and Are Still Stunning

In 1979, Kramer vs. Kramer arrived in theaters and introduced audiences to Justin Henry, an 8-year-old actor with no previous screen credits to his name.

Henry played Billy Kramer, the young son caught in the drama between divorcing parents Ted and Joanna (Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep). Decades later, the actor holds a special place in movie history.

While he had no prior acting experience, Henry nailed the role of Billy as he filmed emotional, sometimes tear-filled, scenes with Hoffman.

Director Robert Benton said he purposely sought out a young actor with no experience for Kramer vs. Kramer. Henry was thrust from his New York City classroom into the whirlwind of film production, practically overnight.

“We didn’t want anyone with bad habits,” the director told Time magazine in 1979.

Benton noted that when it came time for Henry to film a crying scene, he would think of sad things or go into a dark room to prep for the scene.

“I was stunned at how much he’d learned without being told,” Benton shared. “The kid’s a real natural.”

Kramer vs. Kramer received nine Academy Award nominations—including a historic Best Supporting Actor nomination for Henry. The nomination made Henry the youngest nominee for an acting Oscar of all time, a record he continues to hold 47 years later.

At the 52nd Academy Awards ceremony, Henry was up against actors such as Robert Duvall and Mickey Rooney, and the Oscar went to Melvyn Douglas (Being There). But the nod was a life-changing moment for the young actor, even if he didn’t totally realize the impact it would have on his life at the time.

“I didn’t understand, and I don’t really think anyone in our circle did either, not my family for sure,” Henry told In Session Film in 2025. “By the time the Oscars happened, ya know, Kramer was a juggernaut. We traveled literally all around the world promoting it, it was doing incredibly well at the box office, so everything at that point was kind of out the window."

"Then at the ceremony it won all these awards," he continued. "I was nominated and it just sort of added on to what was already a pretty surreal, crazy time in our lives. But yeah, looking at it now as an adult, I think the Academy Award nomination and the movie is pretty special.”

Henry continued to act, and he appeared in films such as Sixteen Candles in the 1980s. He temporarily left acting to go to college, per TV Guide, but as an adult, he founded the Slamdunk Film Festival held in Park City, Utah, while also acting and working in sales.

Related: 1979 Hit Film, Ranked Among the ‘Greatest Movies of All Time,’ Featured an Angry Unscripted Moment

Your birth date is more than just a number—it’s a cosmic fingertip that reveals how you move through the world, what lights you up, and what kind of experiences your soul craves. And yes, this includes your honeymoon! Whether you’re drawn to remote wilderness, sun-drenched islands, or ancient temples, the day you were born holds the clue to your perfect romantic getaway. 

What Kind Of Honeymoon Fits You, According To Your Birth Date

Check for the day you were born; disregard birth months. Find your date below and start dreaming! 

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Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th — A Sun-Soaked Honeymoon for Two

With the Sun as your life’s north star, your ideal honeymoon vibrates with heat-forward destinations where you can bask in the gifts of nature. If you like water, think of the islands of Hawaii and even the never-ending seas of French Polynesia. Taking selfies together while recharging your Vitamin D batteries in the name of love is sure to make unforgettable memories. 

Born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, or 29th — A Cozy Honeymoon Hideaway

If you naturally respond to the light of the Moon, your ideal honeymoon would be a remote destination where you can forget about everything and everyone. Except for, of course, your absolute favorite person in the world. Think of a cozy, scenic cabin in Lake Tahoe, California, or a thatched-roof cottage on the bohemian beaches of Careyes, Mexico. With zero honeymoon distractions, you and your darling are bound to connect at a soul level.

Born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, or 30th — An Exotic Honeymoon of Discovery

When the truth-seeking planetJupiter rules your birthday, you crave sharing an enriching experience with your other half. An exotic cultural trip to Bali may bring the ideal combination of sightseeing and discovery. We already know you are adventurous, but if your partner-in-crime is ready for a completely different culture, you may want to head to Kyoto, Japan, for vibrant sightseeing. 

Born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, or 31st — An Off-the-Grid Honeymoon Adventure

When the cosmic trendsetter planet Uranus guides you, you may want to touch lands that very few have visited. Think of an off-the-grid magical adventure in the volcanic lands of Iceland or Norway. Or perhaps a thrilling adventure in Patagonia, Chile. These honeymoon ideas may sound shocking to others, but to you and your partner, they may be the ideal way to initiate your exciting journey together. 

Born on the 5th, 14th, or 23rd — A Fast-Paced Honeymoon Across Europe

Responding to the swift—and at times, erratic—energy of Mercury, your ideal honeymoon destination must keep you on your intellectual toes. A fast-paced European city-hop, starting in the most romantic city in the world, Paris, and moving to Spain, Italy, Austria, and the gothic Czech Republic, promises to keep you energized. In just a few weeks, you lovebirds can see more countries than some people experience in a whole lifetime. 

Born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th — A Sensory-Indulgent Honeymoon Retreat

Being born on a day ruled by Venus means you’re into destinations that indulge every single one of your senses. Think of a spa boutique hotel in Santorini, Greece, where you can relax in an infinity pool post-couples massages. If luxury eco-resorts are your cup of tea, head to beautiful Costa Rica to enjoy the healing power of natural thermal springs nestled in the rainforest, yet close to the beach. 

Born on the 7th, 16th, or 25th — A Soulful Honeymoon Escape

If you were born on a day ruled by the spiritual planet Neptune, you may desire a type of honeymoon that unites you with your partner at a soul level. A tranquil, soulful retreat off the coast of the Mexican Mayan Riviera offers ocean-view yoga and cacao healing ceremonies. If you’re more into drier weather, California offers world-class spas with bathhouse rituals and saltwater pools in stunning stargazing locations. 

Born on the 8th, 17th, or 26th — A Majestic Honeymoon Into the Ancient World

Those born on days ruled by Saturn crave something more than just a beautiful destination—you crave substance. Treat your darling to a romantic getaway where you can explore historical sites and museums either in Greece or Italy. If you dare to go even further back in time, a Nile River tour in the majestic temples of Egypt, followed by a relaxing visit to Egypt’s Red Sea, is an experience few honeymooners will match. 

Born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th — An Action-Packed Honeymoon Adventure

With Mars, the planet of adrenaline, ruling over your birthday, your partner already knows you crave excitement and movement—yes, even during your honeymoon. A safari in Kenya, South Africa, or Tanzania, where you’ll see wildlife in real time, promises to get your heart pumping. Alternatively, the awe-inspiring routes of Nepal’s Himalayas can make for a scenic, cultural, and adventurous adventure with your lover. 

Jaclyn Smith, Dyan Cannon, Alana Stewart, and Donna Mills proved decades of Hollywood history hasn't dimmed their friendship one bit, reuniting for a birthday celebration that quickly caught fans' attention online.

Cannon shared a group photo from the party on Instagram, celebrating her "best friend of over 40 years," Patrick Foley. "I still have a smile on my face from all the love that was pouring out of everyone there," she wrote in the caption, adding, "Let's celebrate each other every day… Isn't that a good plan??"

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Fans flooded the comments with praise for the reunion. "You ladies are so inspiring to me. All of you still shining so brightly. I mean wow," one follower wrote, tagging several of the women directly. Another simply called the group "Icons only," while someone else described them as "Beautiful friends celebrating together."

Smith, 80, best known for her role in Charlie's Angels, recently opened up about her own approach to aging gracefully. Speaking with Fox News at the 2026 Paley Honors Spring Gala, she credited "clean living, being loved" as her secret, crediting her husband of nearly three decades, surgeon Brad Allen, along with her two children and three granddaughters.

Cannon, 89, has been similarly candid about her life these days. The Oscar-nominated actress, known for roles in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice and Heaven Can Wait, told People last year that she currently has "several" friends with benefits, joking there's "more to come."

Stewart, 81, has also been open with fans about a more difficult chapter recently, sharing in a video last year that she was undergoing treatment for a lung infection. "I've been getting IV antibiotics for this infection I've had in my lungs for a really long time," she said at the time, describing weeks of treatment after oral antibiotics failed to clear it up.

Mills, 85, best known for Knots Landing, has embraced a lighter approach to aging in the public eye, recently poking fun at a critic who told her she wore "too much makeup" for her age. In a viral Instagram Reel, Mills joked she "didn't get the memo," before the clip cut to her dressed as an exaggerated, stereotypical grandmother.

Sofia Vergara knows exactly how to enjoy her summer vacation.

The beloved actress and entrepreneur, 54, rose to stardom as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the ABCsitcomModern Family before becoming a staple of America's Got Talent. She later upped her roles, playing a crime boss and Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in the Netflix series Griselda. But if there's one thing Vergara knows how to do well, it's enjoy her time off. The star headed to Greece for a summer vacation, and just shared a series of photos in a blue slip dress and sunglasses as she sunned herself by the ocean. Standing outside an ouzo bar, the brunette beauty made it clear she knows how to have a good time.

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Vergara Danced It Out In Mykonos

Earlier, Vergara shared a quick video of herself dancing in Mykonos. Wearing a strapless pink dress, the star made the most of her summer night as she grooved to the music.

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The dancing continued a couple of days earlier during a beachside meal.

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Last week, Vergara took to Instagram to celebrate her 54th birthday. Naturally, she did it in style, sporting a deep red bikini while sitting on a boat in Italy. Clearly, the stunner is just getting better with every year that passes.

"So happy for all the love from u guys yesterday! It was the best bday ever!!! ❤️😘 and thank u Italy for all my 300 cakes!🤣🎂 54 is a good number!!!!👵," she shared.

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Last summer, Vergara had the time of her life in Madrid with her lookalike niece, Claudia Vergara. The 32-year-old influencer, who boasts 323,000 followers of her own on the popular social media platform, is a dead ringer for her Aunt Sofia!

The dynamic lookalike duo posed together for a casual photo in a ritzy restaurant, showing off the same long, brown hair, deep eyes, and beautiful smile. It’s safe to say that beauty runs deep in this family! With their glowing summer tans and rosy pink smiles, the two of them could easily be mistaken for sisters.

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Summer is the perfect time for a bedding refresh. A little color can completely change the tone of your space, whether you're looking to brighten things up with seasonally-inspired prints or are chasing a completely new vibe. Soft tones and lighter layers can really transform your room and change up your space without requiring a major makeover.

Right now, the Ameena Comforter Set at Macy's gives you an easy way to make your dream look a reality. Reduced from its usual $100 to just $30 in all sizes during Macy's Black Friday in July event, this eight-piece set gives you everything that you need to quickly pull together your room. It's reversible, so it's essentially like getting two looks in one. 

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The design exudes a charming farmhouse-meets-cottagecore aesthetic, with a delicate floral print on one side and a clean striped pattern on the reverse. With notes of dark green, mustard, coral, and cream, it's an earthy and uplifting option that resonates beautifully with the season. If you love a warm and homey vibe, this fits right in nicely.

In addition to the comforter, you'll get flat and fitted sheets, pillowcases, shams, and a bedskirt to complete the look. Made from polyester, it offers a smooth and soft finish. It's also machine washable, so keeping everything crisp and fresh requires no effort. The medium-weight feel is another bonus. It's great to use during these warmer months, but layers nicely over a blanket when the weather cools down. It's cozy without feeling overly heavy!

"The sheets almost feel like silk," one shopper raved. Another described the set as "beautiful," adding that the material feels "lightweight." Practical and stylish at once, the set nails that laid-back look that gives your bedroom a lived-in feel, yet is still polished enough to look like a chic spring update.

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Luckily, you can do that without spending a fortune. Don't miss the chance to snag the Ameena Comforter Set in your choice of twin, full, queen, or king sizes while it's on sale during Macy's Black Friday in July event. For such a coordinated and comfortable set, it's an absolute steal!

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In 1976, Foreignerburst onto the rock scene with a string of arena-rock staples that would define an era.

Now 50 years later, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is celebrating that legacy with the release of its new live album In the Eye of the Storm, highlighted by a fresh performance of its biggest hit, "I Want to Know What Love Is," featuring original lead singer Lou Gramm, who announced on a TalkShopLive on July 8 that he is retiring after these 50th anniversary celebrations.

Related: Rock Icons Foreigner Answer Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show With One Sentence

Released Friday, July 24, In the Eye of the Storm serves as the official soundtrack to Foreigner's landmark 50th anniversary concert film, which was recorded in September 2025 at Ellis Island and Brooklyn's DUMBO House. Alongside the album, the band also debuted a new video for "I Want to Know What Love Is," bringing together Gramm, longtime vocalist Kelly Hansen and original keyboardist Al Greenwood for a celebration of one of rock's most enduring songs.

Founding guitarist Mick Jones said hearing multiple generations of Foreigner singers together was one of the emotional highlights of the anniversary project.

Related: '70s Rock Icons Foreigner Announce Major 50th Anniversary Plans

"50 years ago, I had a vision for a band. I wanted the best musicians I could find to perform and record the best songs we could create," Jones said in a statement.

He continued, "Foreigner succeeded largely because of the wonderful lead vocalists that I was fortunate enough to work with. Lou Gramm, Kelly Hansen, and Luis Maldonado lit the way to the fulfillment of my original vision. To hear them sing together the song that started it all was a very special moment for me."

Jones also called Luis Maldonado's rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" another emotional highlight, saying In the Eye of the Storm is "a fitting centerpiece in the celebration of 50 years of Foreigner."

The band itself called the album "a celebration of five decades of music, memories, and the fans who've been with us every step of the way."

Related: Foreigner Adds New Tour Dates Amid Massive 50th Anniversary Run

The live album captures performances from the band's special anniversary concerts, including classics such as "Feels Like the First Time," "Hot Blooded," "Double Vision" and "I Want to Know What Love Is." The Ellis Island performance will also anchor a feature-length concert film scheduled to arrive in theaters worldwide later this fall, continuing Foreigner's yearlong 50th anniversary celebration.

Related: Foreigner Revives Controversial 1979 Song for First Time in Decades

When Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson fell in love with a song, he listened to it on repeat.

In the 1970s, one voice captivated him above all others: Karen Carpenter. Entranced by her silky voice tone and flawless delivery, Wilson became utterly obsessed with The Carpenters’ smooth, timeless soft-rock sound, said his daughter, Carnie Wilson.

In a YouTube video clip, Carnie shared details of her father's fascination with Carpenter as a vocalist. She claimed Wilson was so deeply moved by Carpenter’s pitch-perfect delivery that he considered her voice to be pure musical magic.

"My dad is a huge Carpenters fan," Carnie explained. "My dad and my uncle Carl [Wilson] were almost obsessed with Karen's voice."

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"My dad, in particular, I believe he was really influenced by her harmonies," Carnie continued. "Family tones and the family dynamic is a big part of this too."

"Those backgrounds are so lush and beautiful, and they're known for that quality," she added. "If you listen to the Beach Boys, they're related. You hear the family tones and the resonances; it worked so well together."

Carnie concluded, "It almost didn't sound human. It was so perfect and beautiful, and yet, so simple. I feel like the Carpenters' harmonies influenced some of the Beach Boys, and my father. I think the way he stacked those vocals, his arrangements, definitely."

Wilson didn't publicly state that he was influenced by the Carpenters' sound or Karen's vocals. However, Carnie wholeheartedly believes that the band's music profoundly affected her father.

It’s easy to see why Brian was so hooked. He built the Beach Boys' golden, multi-layered harmonies from scratch and knew pitch-perfect singing when he heard it, and nobody did it smoother or cleaner than Carpenter.

If anyone knew a good vocal performance when they heard one, it was the man behind "God Only Knows." But where the Beach Boys relied on deep family harmonies to create their magic, Karen Carpenter brought the same warmth all on her own.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Wilson said that the Beach Boys' harmonies "were always a very spiritual sound, a very beautiful sound. You start with one voice and go a third up and a third up to an octave."

He continued, "All of it is serving this one main melody, and it’s really wonderful. It makes you feel so good, and that’s one of the main jobs of music. Any music that gets to your soul like that is soul music. And it helps to remind you that voices are beautiful instead of dark things that echo in your head.”

Greatness simply recognizes greatness. Long after the golden era of '70s radio, Karen Carpenter’s voice remains a masterclass in effortless beauty. Knowing that it brought so much joy to a fellow musical genius like Brian Wilson only adds to the magic of her legacy.

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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband has asked the judge presiding over her triple-murder trial not to publicly show the images of the couple's three children that were killed, Page Six reports.

It was her ex-husband, Patrick, who found the couple's three children dead in their Duxbury home in January 2023. Clancy is being accused of killing her kids in the basement of their home. She was paralyzed from the waist down after trying to kill herself. The trial is set to begin on Monday, July 27 after jury selection concluded on Thursday.

Patrick has also filed a motion to prevent the public from hearing the 911 recording, as well as not seeing the "pre-incident," crime scene, and autopsy photos of the children. He has also asked that any clothing that belonged to his children not be displayed.

“The potential harmful and everlasting emotional impact to Mr. Clancy and his family of any public dissemination of such graphic and sensational evidence and exhibits related to his three children is immeasurable,” states the motion that was filed Monday, per Page Six. “Likewise, the disrespect for the dignity and memory of the three child victims that would inherently be occasioned by such dissemination speaks for itself."

However, the prosecution says it shows Patrick's reactions when he discovered what had happened.

"The cries for help and the statements of Mr. Clancy also have significant probative evidentiary value in terms of proving deliberate premeditation, extreme atrocity or cruelty, and the state of mind of the defendant," the prosecution wrote, per WCVB.

Judge William Sullivan said he will consider both the defense’s and prosecution’s arguments before making a decision.

Clancy and the defense will argue that she was in a postpartum psychotic state when she killed her three children. However, the prosecution is arguing that she planned to get her husband out of the house so she could be alone with her children and commit the crime.

The mark of a great family film is that it's entertaining in its storytelling while still offering emotional depth to audiences, no matter their age. On July 23, the publication Collider spotlighted films that check those boxes with a ranking of "the 6 best family movies released since 2000."

Some of the films presented on the list were 2007's Ratatouille, How to Train Your Dragon, released in 2010, and Paddington 2 from 2017. According to the publication, Spirited Away, released in 2001, is the "best family movie" of the 21st century. Collider argued that the Hayao Miyazaki-directed and written film deserved the title because of its breathtaking animation and script, which follows the plucky 10-year-old Chihiro as she roams the spirit world, full of both magical allies and adversaries.

Hayao Miyazaki Discussed the Character of Chihiro During a 2001 Interview

In a 2001 interview at the Toronto Film Festival, Miyazaki highlighted the fact that young Spirited Away fans could easily identify with Chihiro. According to the acclaimed director, the character is "very much like some young ten-year-old girls" he had met, who are both "honest, but also quite timid." In addition, he said that he believed adults needed to be more in tune with children of Chihiro's age.

"We need to be actively engaged with their worlds," said Miyazaki during the 2001 interview.

Miyazaki also noted that Chihiro is weaponless while alone in the spirit world. However, he made a point to explain that she was able to protect herself because of her ability to acquire trust in all those she interacts with.

"But she's acquired the best weapon of all, which is trust. She's trusted by everyone around her, so that is the most powerful weapon," said Miyazaki.

During the interview, Miyazaki also shared if he believed humans should interact with gods and spirits like Chihiro did in Spirited Away, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2003.

"Naturally, gods show up in places where you least expect them, so it's not like they're off limits," said Miyazaki, now 85.

Spain might be busy celebrating its well-deserved victory at the final game of the 2026 World Cup, but the team's head coach isn't mincing words of admonishment about the behavior of the Argentinian players who started to brawl with Spanish players on the field.

According to People magazine, Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, publicly addressed the controversial moment when several players from Argentina's soccer team commenced to fight with Spain's players after the latter took home World Cup gold.

“It cannot be allowed,” De la Fuente said on a recent interview with Spanish public broadcaster TVE.

At the time, the 65-year-old coach admitted to being too busy "celebrating with other people" to take notice of the on-field scuffle. However, he quickly added, "In any case, I find it intolerable and unacceptable from players of that caliber, whom I had been praising in the days before and who have a magnificent coach.”

The controversy initially began when Spain's substitute players ran onto the field this past Sunday to celebrate their World Cup with their teammate at New York New Jersey Stadium. As this happened, Argentina’s Nahuel Molina allegedly appeared to try and hit Spain's captain, Rodri, in the chest, prompting the two to begin shoving one another.

Following this, Spain's Eric Garcia entered the mix, resulting in in Argentina's Leandro Paredes to reportedly shove Garcia near the throat. As Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, tried to break up the fight, Paredes threw Spain's Gavi to the ground, with the remainder of Spain's team coming to their player's defense.

For his role in the brawl, Parades formally received a red card ejection from officials. He had previously earned a yellow card during the actual game between Argentina and Spain.

Right now, FIFA is investigating the incident, as reported by The Independent. Further consequences, including suspensions and additional sanctions, might soon follow.

Christopher Nolan has become one of Hollywood's biggest and most well-respected filmmakers with hits likeThe Odyssey, Tenet, Interstellar, and Oppenheimer. Amid his rich cinematic career, he reveals the Will Ferrellcomedy that he tags as a favorite.

Fans would expect Nolan to name a classic film that has inspired generations as one of his top contenders. While appearing as a guest onThe View alongsideAnne Hathaway and Matt Damon, Sara Haines couldn't believe that Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a must-watch for the director.

"Very much. If you ain't first, you're last," said the director while quoting a famous line from the hit film.

Haines went on to add that knowing the 2006 comedy film is a favorite makes her love him more and that he's able to appreciate "cinematic excellence as well." While having created Oscar-winning films with serious and rich storylines, Nolan admits that creating a comedy is much harder.

"I think comedy is the hardest thing," he explained. "I can't imagine what these comedy directors do and everyone who works in that field. There's no hiding from that. You know you put it out, and if the audience laughs, they laugh, and if they don't, they don't. I have so much respect for them."

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was directed by Adam McKay and starred Ferrell alongside John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Jane Lynch, and Amy Adams. Ferrell played the role of Rick Bobby, an immature yet successful NASCAR racer at the top of his career. When he loses his fame and title to another racer, he tries to pull himself out of despair to restore his racing honor.

Once learning that the cult classic comedy is a Nolan favorite, many fans in the comments couldn't help but quote some of the movie's most popular lines. Other fans believe that the director now couldn't be more perfect.

During the interview, it was also revealed that both Hathaway and Nolan are fans of the 2010 comedy MacGruber starring Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, and Ryan Phillippe. One fan even commented a true story about Nolan and the film.

"True story. When he found out Nolan loved the movie, Jorma Taccone pitched MacGruber 2 to end with 'Directed by Christopher Nolan, ' and then after the credits it would have his name, and Nolan politely declined but wrote a letter saying how much he loved the first film," he commented.

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There’s an easy way to help your plants thrive while making your space feel more polished — and it'll cost you less than $25 at Walmart. The retailer has marked down the bestselling Xueye 5-Pack Metal Plant Stand Set during a limited-time flash deal, dropping the price from $40 to $22. The set includes five stands in five different heights: 11.8 inches, 9.8 inches, 7.9 inches, 5.9 inches, and 3.9 inches.

Because the stands come in different sizes, it’s easy to use them to make your space look more layered — something you wouldn’t get if all your plants were placed at the same level. Use just one stand or the full set of five (depending on your setup) to add depth to a patio, porch, or living room corner. Plant stands can also help improve air circulation for your plants and allow them to get more light, which leads to consistent growth and better health.  

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Each stand is made from iron with a rust-resistant finish, so they’re safe to leave outside on a balcony or patio. They’re designed to support up to 130 pounds, making them suitable for everything from small succulents to larger, heavier plants. The stands have a guardrail around the edges to help keep pots securely in place. Additionally, there are rubber pads on the bottom to help prevent scratches on floors or decking.

Assembly is quick and straightforward, and many shoppers noted how easy the stands are to put together. Reviewers also mentioned how much the set improves the look of their plants, with one sharing, “I swear the plants look proud on their new stands and are growing like mad!”

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Sean "Diddy" Combs was involved in a fight at the federal prison where he is serving his 50-month sentence for transporting prostitutes, ABC News reports.

According to the outlet, the other inmate "made a remark to Combs, which instigated the event." As a result, Combs was sent to solitary confinement.

"It is unclear if he will be temporarily in solitary confinement or if it will be long-term," ABC News writes. "A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons said the agency does not comment on the 'conditions of confinement, disciplinary matters, or other information regarding individual inmates due to privacy, safety, and security concerns.'

Combs is serving his sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. He is set to be released in February 2028. While he was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, he was acquitted on more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges, which came after a high-profile, eight-week-long federal criminal trial in New York.

Combs has been disciplined before during his time behind bars, with TMZ reporting in November 2025 that he was caught drinking behind bars which led to him getting in trouble. However, his family, which runs his official social media account, shared a statement at the time, denying the allegations.

"The rumors claiming Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false. His only focus is becoming the best version of himself and returning to his family," they said.

CBS News then reported a few days after the drinking incident that he was disciplined for making an unauthorized phone call, which was a three-person call that violated the prison rules. He said it was a conversation with his legal team.

Over the past two years, we've seen Jerry O'Connell go public with his love of Big Brother. In 2024, he made history, being the first person to ever host the CBS show in lieu of Julie Chen Moonves (who had come down with COVID for that week's eviction episode). Last year saw the debut of Big Brother: Unlocked, a companion series featuring exclusive live feed content, alumni-led segments, and, most pertinently, celebrity guests.

Big Brother 28 started off with a bang, inviting three reality "icons" — Angela Murray, Dee Valladares and Rick Devens — to become a part of the cast. And, outside the house, O'Connell himself would be getting the return invite, becoming a mainstay Unlocked panelist alongside legendary winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur.

"I was so excited," the actor recalls of getting the news in an exclusive interview with Parade. "Mostly because I get to sit next to Derrick Levasseur and Taylor Hale. They have not only been in that house; they have won in that house. So I really feel like I'm doing a sports show with Tom Brady and Eli Manning, two people who have won the Super Bowl, and I'm just able to ask them questions."

Below, check out our full interview with O'Connell, where he gives his takes on what's happening inside the house, whether or not he's checking out the Big Brother live feeds, and if he would ever do Celebrity Big Brother. A new episode of Big Brother: Unlocked airs tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

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I gotta start with the recent news, Jerry. What was your reaction to Rome's eviction?
Rome going home last night, for those who may not know, he was sort of a leader in the house, and he sort of gathered a few troops. I really believe he was the only one, as of today, that would have put any of the icons up on the block. Because someone now has to gain momentum as opposed to not being intimidated by them whatsoever. I'm actually amazed that the newbie houseguests are not going after the icons more. If I was in that household, and I am a newbie, I would say, "We've got to get these people. We've got to get them out."

To be fair, it doesn't help that Dee and Devens have won HoH so far.
I understand that. But still, I'm amazed that there's more plotting against newbies than there is like, "We got to get these people out of here! They're going to win this thing!"

Well, let's talk about how you wound up woven into this new part of the Big Brother tapestry. You filled in for Julie during an eviction episode two years ago. And last year, you appeared as a guest on the debut season of Unlocked. So what was your reaction when you were asked to be a mainstay this year?
I was so excited. Mostly because I get to sit next to Derrick Levasseur and Taylor Hale. They've been in there. I love all Big Brother content; shout out to all online Big Brother content: You, all the Rob Has a Podcast content. But Derrick and Taylor have not only been in that house; they have won in that house. So I really feel like I'm doing a sports show with Tom Brady and Eli Manning, two people who have won the Super Bowl, and I'm just able to ask them questions.

It is funny too. I was a little nervous because I am what they call in the Big Brother world a "casual" viewer. I do not watch feeds. I don't really wait for the feeds to come on. I have teenage children that I'm trying to get through high school — fingers crossed. I'm married. I can't wake up and start watching feeds. So I prefer Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, seeing a condensed version of what happened the last few days. Derrick and Taylor know everything. Derrick and Taylor know what's happening that's not even on camera. I don't even know how they do it. Taylor's on something called — and you're going to know what this is just because you're an expert — ChatBCC. Now I have to join ChatBCC!

I do want to talk about the feeds. Because when the news was announced that you would be the new Unlocked cohost, you had said on social media that you were going to check out the feeds for the first time. Have you done so this season, and how has that affected the way you view Big Brother?
Wow. I've tried to watch the feeds, guys. It's too much. I don't know how you all do it. I get that it's exciting and you're able to pick up on clues before it's aired. But I'm okay just watching. I'm okay watching the edited-down versions. I'm okay watching a highlight reel. I just can't do it. I do have to say I do check in with Taran [Armstrong] every morning. I do watch usually the first 40 minutes of his show to see if I've missed anything shocking or anything crazy. Or, in the case of Rome and Lyric, them breaking up and then them getting together and then them having a fake breakup.

I got to tell you, when Rome left the house yesterday, it was a pretty romantic gesture. I thought when he exclaimed to the whole house [that] he doesn't care what happens, he's just in love with Lyric, and he doesn't care who knows. Man, that was real. I went to watch the live taping last night to go watch our Queen Julie Chen Moonves do it in the flesh. It really is watching one of the greats. It's just like watching a prima ballerina at the Royal Ballet, just to watch her go from the live house to an eviction to bringing them out.

The production of Big Brother, I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I don't know how Big Brother does not have an Emmy at this point. The amount of balls that they juggle during a live eviction, I don't know of a show that does it better. I don't know of a show that does it better. I'm trying to think of other shows that do it live, with keeping people isolated and bringing them out and having votes and having to deal with those insane shoutouts.

By the way, I know the houseguests can't hear me. They need to calm down with the shoutouts, man. It's just becoming a show of shoutouts. "I want to thank my cousin Pete!" How about Yash yesterday going, "DJ Khaled, we got the best music!" Like, get out of here, Yash! Oh, by the way, I do think that Yash's "skullet" is going to catch on.

Related: 'Big Brother 28's Rome Seymour Reveals the Actual Moment He Fell in Love with Lyric (Exclusive)

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[Laughs.] You think everyone's gonna get the "Yash" done?
I have a message to Yash's family. Just patent the "skullet" today. Go call up 1-800-PATENT and patent it in his name today, because someone is taking that skullet for Yash. You know what? Let me say: This is legally binding. I'm saying this now on Parade Magazine. Yash coined "skullet." It is his patent. Yash, play this in a courtroom. It is yours. We all saw it.

[Laughs] We'll get Lyric to represent him!
[Laughs.] Oh, by the way, a couple things on that. I do fear that Lyric is in a lot of trouble now. I just think, once half of your showmance leaves, I think you're just like open season. Oh God, it did annoy me a little bit when I saw Lyric after her "breakup" working out with Chuk and being like, "Oh, Chuk, you're so muscular." That sort of annoyed me a little bit.

To befair, right after that happened, Chuk went to Devens and said he should use the Veto on Lyric. She's getting the job done!
She is. She is persuasive. I'm really rooting for Jason after that Block Buster yesterday. I will give you some insight. I was in the live taping last night, and Julie Chen Moonves, in between commercials, said that she hears that Jason has a very mathematical mind and is very good at puzzles. That guy, the speed to which he solved that blockbuster, Jason could be winning some comps now. And I would like to see that. I would love to see if Jason becomes HoH. And I'm pulling for Jason.

I got to tell you, this is going to upset all yourSurvivorviewers. I think the icons are a little too drunk with power right now. Again, I'm gonna I'm gonna ruffle some feathers here. Every time I see Dee walk into Devens' HoH suite and be like, "Can you believe how stupid they are?!" It annoys me when I see that kind of hubris. I just saw The Odyssey. When you see that kind of hubris on Big Brother, that's when you know you might be flying a little too close to the sun.

Tonight, you have Ross Matthews on Unlocked, who competed on the first season of Celebrity Big Brother. Had you been approached previously about doing the show, considering your fandom?
God, I'll tell you this: Now that I'm on Unlocked and I get insight from Derrick and Taylor and our amazing producers, and I get to watch the amazing Julie Chen Moonves, and I watch them do this amazing should-be-Emmy-nominated television show. It really makes me want to do Celebrity Big Brother. It really makes me want to get in that house. I haven't been asked. I don't think they have done another one since — I call it the Todrick season. I love Todrick, and was pulling for him, and he's a personal friend of mine. So I haven't asked Todrick about it.

I think he'd give you some rather interesting insights.
It's funny, at the risk of getting anyone in trouble, I do Unlocked with two legends. When I say, "Oh, I would love to do Celebrity Big Brother," they sort of like balk a little bit and go, "Well, it's not for the faint of heart." So there's obviously intensity that comes with going in that house. It's not all rainbows and candy. There's obviously something intense. Looking at Ross in tonight's episode of Big Brother: Unlocked, when it's mentioned, he blanches a little bit. So there is something that changes you when you go into that Big Brother house. You are forever changed.

Finally, is there anything you can tease from tonight's episode of Big Brother: Unlocked?
I should tell you we have a lot of exclusive content on Big Brother: Unlocked. We get a lot of insights. I discover some pretty major news on Unlocked tonight that will greatly affect the remainder of the season. And I am brave enough to venture into a mystery place and extract that news. I'm like Odysseus going into a weird island where there are crazy monsters.

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More than 55 years after its release, "Proud Mary" remains one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most iconic songs — and one of its fastest-written. 

John Fogerty penned the 1969 classic, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, in less than an hour.

The frontman revisited that memory earlier this year during a performance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer called it "the first good song I wrote."

“I’d been writing songs since I was about eight years old and in a pretty hap-dash way,” Fogerty explained. “And all those years, [I was] learning and listening to the people that are great, that inspired me.”

By the summer of 1968, Fogerty had already been writing songs for years. It was around then that he received his honorable discharge letter, bringing his three years in the U.S. Army Reserves to an end.

“I opened my discharge [letter] up, and I was really, really, really happy, you know,” he recalled. “And I went right in the house, picked up my Rickenbacker guitar, started strumming, and the very first line that came out of me was ‘Left a good job in the city / Working for the man every night and day.’”

The rest of the song came together quickly. “When I finished the song … I realized I had done something I’d never done before,” he said. “I mean, it really felt different. And I looked at the page that I’d written this on, and I said, ‘John, you’ve written a classic. Wow!’”

Weeks later, he remembered thinking, "Boy, I sure hope I get to do this again."

Creedence Clearwater Revival carried on for a few more years before splitting in 1972. For 15 years, Fogerty refused to perform the band's biggest hits, "Proud Mary" included.

That changed after some encouragement from Bob Dylan. 

Bob Dylan Helped Convince John Fogerty to Perform ‘Proud Mary’ Again 

In 1987, Fogerty was watching acoustic blues legend Taj Mahal perform at the Palomino Club in North Hollywood. Dylan and George Harrison were also in the crowd that night.

Mahal knew who he was performing for, and before long, he called Harrison and Dylan up on stage. Fogerty joined them shortly after.

As the set went on, the crowd started shouting requests for the musicians to play their own material. “And then the crowd starts, ‘John, John! C’mon! Play ‘Proud Mary’!” he recalled to Guitar Player. 

After years of refusing to perform the song, Fogerty admitted he had become "stubborn." He had no intention of backing down until Dylan, who was standing beside him, changed his mind.

“He turns to me and he goes, ‘John, if you don’t play ‘Proud Mary,’ everybody’s gonna think it’s a Tina Turner song.’” He had a point. 

Ike and Tina Turner's 1971 cover had become the song's biggest hit besides the original, reaching No. 4 on the charts.

Fogerty finally gave in. "We're going to do this because Bob Dylan asked me to," he said. "Holy mackerel!" 

That night, Fogerty performed "Proud Mary" for the first time in 15 years. He said the experience was joyful and cathartic, adding that it was a "great time."

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