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Giuliana Rancic and Jerry O’Connell's 2000's relationship is getting the spotlight after the Jerry Maguire actor gave his recollection of their messy breakup, with Rancic giving her two cents on social media.

This week, O'Connell appeared on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera and addressed his split from the Entertainment reporter back in 2004. Rancic's 2015 memoir Going Off Script detailed that she had her suspicions of his infidelity, and the relationship ended when he said, "Nope, sorry, homegirl. Things change, but you take care, OK?" over his condo intercom.

Decades later, O'Connell claims that he doesn't recall remembering the breakup happening in that way, but also couldn't “deny that [he] said that" and admitted he wasn't the best boyfriend. The actor went on to reveal that he did have another unnamed woman in his condo when Rancic arrived wanting entry. Rancic was denied entry, with O'Connell stating, "I didn’t want someone coming in because I didn’t want any confrontation.”

O'Connell bringing the story to light on the podcast has led to a series of comments and a response from Rancic. She posted a leisure video on her Instagram while sipping a cocktail on vacation.

“Have you guys heard?” she asked her followers. “Apparently my ex-boyfriend has been talking about our breakup publicly after 22 years. Hmm.”

She added, "And it seems that his memory is a little fuzzy," in relation to the actor's recollection of the intercom breakup. The Fashion Police host has been getting swarms of emails from publications asking for a comment, and says that she “could give two sentences” about the topic and “wish him all the best." Instead, it appears that Rancic would rather give fans a deep dive into what really happened.

"I could just take a deep dive and make it a 40-minute podcast," she revealed. "So tune in next week, Bill and Giuliana: The Podcast."

She concluded the video by saying, "Jerry, you are so invited. We’d love to have you.”

Related: Jerry O’Connell Addresses Brutal Breakup with Giuliana Rancic and Infidelity Claims

Rancic and her husband, Bill Rancic, launched the podcast in mid-May of 2026, distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Their candid series focuses on unfiltered discussion about life's questions, with what happened between Rancic and O'Connell definitely a topic to explore.

The actor and Rancic began dating in early 2003 after meeting at the W Hotel in San Diego, and were together for roughly a year. She would claim in her memoir that O'Connell admitted to cheating on her with Geri Halliwell, but they reconciled and continued the relationship.

In 2004, they attended the Maxim's Hot 100 Party, where Rancic noticed the actor spending time with recently single Rebecca Romijn, who would later become his wife. Some time later, the intercom breakup occured.

Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, welcomed their newest family member, their fourth child, Alec, on July 19th. While the new parents released a joint social media statement announcing the birth, Donald Trump, in a now-viral moment, shared the first photos of the newborn. 

Now that the Vances have had some time to themselves, the VP and SLOTUS finally revealed their own pics of baby Alec. 

In another joint social media post, Vance and the Second Lady wrote, “Thank you for all the good wishes as we settle into life as a family of six.”

The pair posted three almost-posed pictures, noting in the caption, “Meet Alec—and enjoy these attempts at taking a decent family photo with four kids!” And as any parent knows, that certainly isn’t easy.

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Alec joins big brothers nine-year-old Ewan and six-year-old Vivek, along with big sis, four-year-old Mirabel. Of course, all four kiddos (along with dad and a surprisingly well-rested-looking mom) are also featured in the Vances’ new family photos. 

Fans and friends took to Instagram to congratulate the couple on their new addition. The President’s daughter-in-law Bettina Trump was quick to comment, adding a string of blue hearts while others wrote, “So precious! Congratulations!”, “Love these pics! Congratulations! He’s adorable. Beautiful fam,” and, “Aw, haha I love the candid shot! Thank you for being so relatable and not uptight! Usha you are looking good!”

Other commenters also took note of the not-so-perfectly-posed pics that the VP and Second Lady finally shared, writing, “Thank you for posting the real pictures. LOL.” 

Trump Shared the First Photo

Trump managed to beat the Vances to the punch. Earlier this week, the President posted a candid hospital photo of Vance’s two youngest children, Mirabel and Vivek, with baby Alec on Truth Social. Critics jumped on the share, blasting Trump for his parenting faux pas. 

On Reddit, comments ranged from “I don’t like JD Vance. However, it seems to me like the parents should have the right to be posting that photo” to “Couldn’t even let them have that moment without making it about himself.”

Even though Trump gave the public the first glimpse of Alec, JD and Usha’s pics are definitely worth a view. The sweet snapshots offer a closer look at the newborn and the whole Vance brood! As one commenter points out, “Lovely family photos and Usha, you look gorgeous.”

More than 60 years later, the impact of the Beatles is still felt today.

Take their 1965 song “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)” for example. The song, featured on the band’s chart-topping album Rubber Soul, wasn’t released as a single in America, but hit No. 1 in the U.K. and Australia. It made history as the first Western rock recording to feature a sitar and it’s still making news today.

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A new version of the song covered by Gerry Beckley of ‘70s chart-topping band America, featuring Graham Nash, has just been released as a single in advance of Beckley’s new album, Merciful, set for release on Aug. 28.

While Beckley’s version doesn’t include sitar, it does feature another musical twist. The America singer-guitarist recorded the song using the DADGAD tuning invented in the 1960s by British folk guitarist Davey Graham.

"I've always loved the song," says Beckley in a statement. "Playing it in DADGAD gave it a different character, and when I was listening back, it just seemed custom-made for Graham's voice."

Beckley reunited with his long-time friend Nash after catching one of his performances at the Sydney Opera House and Nash offered to provide backing vocals on a future project.

"Graham's one of my true heroes going back to his days with the Hollies," Beckley says. "When this recording came together, I knew he would bring something special to it."

Connections to the Beatles

From 1974-1979, America worked with producer George Martin, best known for his work with the Beatles, including the original version of “Norwegian Wood.” While working with Martin, America scored a No. 1 hit with Beckley’s “Sister Golden Hair,” a song with an opening 12-string guitar riff inspired by George Harrison’s solo hit “My Sweet Lord.”

Nash, meanwhile, was part of the British invasion as a member of the Hollies but crossed paths with the future Beatles as early as 1959 when they were performing in clubs as Johnny and the Moondogs. Years later, he was invited by Paul McCartney to participate in the Beatles’ famed “All You Need Is Love” broadcast and can be scene in footage alongside fellow rock legends Mick Jaggerand Eric Clapton.

George Harrison on ‘Norwegian Wood’

While “Norwegian Wood” is known for its use of sitar, the instrument’s inclusion of the classic song written by John Lennon-Paul McCartney occurred by fluke.

“I’d been listening to the sitar and I was getting interested in it,” Harrison told me in an interview for The Billboard Book of Number One Albums. “One day I went to this little shop in London called India Craft. I was buying some incense and I spotted this sitar in the back of the shop. It was a pretty cheap one, it wasn’t a brilliant one, but I bought it anyway. I brought it to Abbey Road and I tried to play it a little bit, but I didn’t have much of a clue about how to hold it and how to tune it.”

Still, Harrison was confident enough to give the sitar a spin on “Norwegian Wood.” “John played a six-string, I played a 12-string guitar, we laid down the basic track, but it still seemed to need something else,” Harrison told me. “So at that point I picked up the sitar and tried to play that lick. It sounded promising, so I just kind of fig­ured it out. Everyone was real happy, because it gave the edge to that song. It made it a little more unique and gave it a little finishing touch.”

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The best shoes are those that you can effortlessly take from day to night with constant comfort. One brand that carries footwear that checks all those boxes is Dr. Scholl’s, offering shoes that are ready to tackle everything from daily outings to special occasions. If you’re looking to refresh your summer collection with a pair, these Dr. Scholl's Shoes Once Twice Platform Sandals at Amazon are definitely worth checking out. 

There’s no better time than right now to snag a pair because they’re currently on sale for up to a whopping 63% off, bringing the price as low as $35. Discounts vary by size and color, but you'll find many combinations available for under $50. You can shop the shoes in sizes 4 to 13 and 16 colors, though hue availability varies by size. 

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These sandals seamlessly blend style and comfort. Featuring wedge heels, these sandals offer a slight lift while supporting all parts of your feet. The back of these sandals has a 2-inch cork heel that slightly tapers towards the front, creating a 1-inch platform. While these sandals can lengthen the look of your legs, they’ll also offer all-around support to keep the bottoms of your feet from feeling tired. 

Cushioning your every step, these sandals boast a foam insole. Sustainable and environmentally-friendly, it’s made of plant-based materials and blended with ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). It has shock absorption with high rebound, designed to give you a spring-like step and reduce fatigue. The foam also has anti-microbial and anti-odor properties, ensuring that these sandals stay in pristine condition. 

These sandals have "great support," as shoppers with high arches and plantar fasciitis attested to. They raved that they were able to wear these sandals for days in a row without experiencing any discomfort or pain. The midsole and sole of these sandals have a lightweight and flexible design that’ll move along with you, allowing you to walk around with ease without feeling weighed down. As a bonus, customers said that these shoes don’t require a break-in period, raving that they felt very comfortable right out of the box!

Spring-ready, these sandals have a strappy design that gives them an airy feel. The sandals feature faux leather straps that give them a stylish and playful accent while ensuring a secure fit. They boast a wide strap that runs across the toes and two narrower straps — one that goes across the bridge of your foot and another that wraps around the front of your ankle. The ankle strap is connected to a slingback strap, designed to hold your foot securely in place. These sandals boast a buckle closure so you can easily slide into them and adjust the tightness. 

You can throw on these sandals for so many occasions. Reviewers noted that they’ve worn these sandals for vacations, music festivals, weddings, and more! Versatile and chic, these are the kind of shoes that you can style with both casual and dressy ensembles. You can wear them with loungewear and athleisure, and just as easily pair them with dresses and workwear. 

One reviewer mentioned that they’re a teacher and said that they can “wear these all day long without any trouble.” They also added that they wear these sandals “almost year-round” because “they go with everything.” Another reviewer said they purchased these shoes for a 16-day vacation with a lot of walking involved. “I wore these all day and night, and I felt like I was walking on clouds the whole time,” they said.

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Whether you’re running quick errands or walking miles on vacation, you’ll want to step into the Dr. Scholl's Shoes Once Twice Platform Sandals whenever you leave the house. Don’t hesitate to snag a pair while they're still on sale for as low as $35 at Amazon! 

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As we head into the last week of July, we also end the month with the last Christmas in July movie on Hallmark Channel. The final film, Love Under the Mistletoe features Jen Lilley and When Hope Calls'Nick Bateman.

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What is Love Under the Mistletoeabout?

Interior designer Grace (Jen Lilley) runs a business with her best friend and her brother in the quaint town of Ivy Glen but is too busy for a real relationship. Ryan (Nick Bateman), a successful New York City financial advisor and Grace’s former high school crush, returns home planning to sell his grandmother’s historic St. Nicholas House. The mayor convinces him to revive the beloved Ribbons & Bows charity fundraiser and brings Grace on board to help. Working side by side to pull the event together, the former couple reminisces and feelings they once shared slowly resurface.  But will this yuletide reunion lead to love under the mistletoe?

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Where was Love Under the Mistletoe filmed?

Love Under the Mistletoe was filmed in the province of Ontario, Canada, specifically in the North Bay and surrounding areas.

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Jen Lilley as Grace

Lilley starred as Theresa Donovan on Days of our Lives and even had a short stint on General Hospital. Her first Hallmark film was A Dash of Love with Brendan Penny. She had previously signed a multi-year exclusive contract with Great American Family, but that contract has since expired and Lilley decided to work non-exclusively among the networks so she can enjoy working on multiple projects across networks. She previously starred in A Little Women’s Christmas and A Paris Christmas Waltz for Great American Family.

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Nick Bateman as Ryan

Nick Bateman stars in Great American Family's series, When Hope Calls. He previously starred in the UPtv movie, A Winter Wedding, and has also appeared in A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, A Brush with Love, and Airplane Mode.

Fun fact: Bateman started karate when he was 4 because he wanted to be a Ninja Turtle, but has since gone on to nab four world titles in the sport! Cowabunga!

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When does Love Under the Mistletoe premiere on Hallmark Channel?

Love Under the Mistletoe has its network premiere on Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m.ET on Hallmark Channel and is available to stream the next day on Hallmark+.

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Does Parade have a sneak peek of Love Under the Mistletoe?

Yes! Check out this Parade exclusive sneak peek of Love Under the Mistletoe below:

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If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that nothing beats Grandma's cooking. It's like they have access to some secret ingredient that we can't seem to replicate no matter how hard we try. Whether it's a generations-old cookie recipe or a Grandma original, they have the magic touch. As proof, I give you Reese Witherspoon'sgrandma, Dorothea's Corn Salad recipe.

This is one of those dishes that you can tell was perfected over time. It's vibrant and full of fresh summer produce, crunchy, a little sweet and tangy, and all around delicious. Not to mention it takes practically no time to make, giving you plenty of extra time to spend sipping iced tea on the front porch with Grandma. Although I'm sure it pales in comparison to Dorothea making it herself, I decided to try my hand at recreating this delicious summer salad, and I'm happy to report it came out even better than I imagined. It's perfect for a potluck or as a cool, refreshing dish on a hot summer day, and it's even better the next day. Sounds like my kind of recipe.

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Here’s how to make Reese Witherspoon's grandma's corn salad and a few tips and tricks to take yours to the next level.

Ingredients for Dorothea's Corn Salad Dorothea's Corn Salad Ingredients

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If you're looking to recreate this delicious ode to summer for yourself, all you'll need are a few simple ingredients. According to Reese Witherspoon's grandma, Dorothea's recipe, you need fresh sweet corn (can be frozen or canned), cherry or grape tomatoes, fresh basil, parsley, chives, and green onions. For the dressing, you'll need white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, lime juice, olive oil, a shallot, and salt and pepper. Just as a note, I ended up using Nanko Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar, lemon juice, hot honey and dried basil in my version. 

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How to Make Dorothea's Corn Salad Dorothea's Corn Salad unmixed overhead shot

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Making this perfect summer salad couldn't be any easier, and once you've perfected the technique, you'll never need a recipe again. The first thing you want to do is prep all your veggies and herbs so that tossing it together is a breeze. Dice your shallot, halve your tomatoes, chop your parsley, chives, green onions, and basil, and cut your corn off the cob if you're using fresh. 

Next, you'll make the dressing by adding your diced shallot, vinegar, mustard, honey, lime juice, salt and pepper to a mason jar. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to soften the shallots before drizzling in olive oil, screwing on the lid and then shaking vigorously for about 30 seconds. 

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From there, grab a serving bowl — like this stunning coastal-inspired option at Target — toss in your tomatoes, corn, green onions, and herbs, and then pour that delectable dressing all over everything. Mix to combine and finish with extra salt and pepper if desired. It couldn't be any easier. And even better than it being the epitome of low effort, it's wildly delicious. 

Related: Martha Stewart's Refreshing Strawberry Ginger Smash Is the Only Drink You'll Want to Make This Summer

What I Thought of Dorothea's Corn Salad Dorothea's Corn Salad unmixed

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This is one of those dishes that makes you feel like you need a catch phrase, because holy cannoli, Batman, it's delicious! It tastes like spending the day on a yacht while the cool ocean air blows across your face. And it's such a simple recipe to throw together, but because it uses mostly fresh ingredients, each one brings something different to the party. 

The sweetness of the corn juxtaposed by the subtle acidity of the tomatoes, paired beautifully with the vegetal herbiness of the Italian flatleaf parsley. Slightly astringent, vibrant green onions and grassy chives added just the right amount of freshness, and that dressing is just the piece de resistance. Can you tell I'm drooling? Honestly, in the words of Guy Fieri, you could put it on a flip-flop, and I'd eat it. 

Beyond just being delicious and virtually foolproof to make, it's also relatively cheap, can feed a crowd, and is endlessly customizable. It's great on its own or layered on top of roasted fish. Spoon it onto a roasted sweet potato or eat it with chips. You could even beef it up with additional veggies, sub in different herbs or add in a few chiles for a gentle touch of heat. There's truly no wrong way to make it. Long story short, I'll definitely be making this dish on repeat this summer.

Tips for Making Dorothea's Corn Salad Dorothea's Corn Salad mixed in bowl

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Even though it's a pretty straightforward recipe, there are a few minor ways to ensure it's truly the best it can be. Here are my tips on how to make Dorothea's Corn Salad even better — if that's even possible.

1. Shop your pantry.

Although you can totally follow the recipe as is, this is a great dish to make when you've got a few lingering odds and ends you need to use up. Have a splash or two left of balsamic vinegar? Drizzle it in! Can't figure out what to do with that last couple of drops of hot honey? You know what to do. Even if you've got a few random veggies and herbs taking up space in your crisper drawer, this is the perfect recipe to use them in. 

2. Fresh is best.

Because the majority of the ingredients in this recipe are eaten uncooked, selecting the freshest ingredients you can find really does make all the difference. Tomatoes at their peak bring so much to the salad, and if you can, fresh corn cut right off the cob will take this dish to the next level. That being said, it's also totally okay to mix things up. I used canned corn because the fresh corn didn't look too great at my grocery store and opted for dried basil for the same reason. As long as you incorporate a few fresh elements, it'll still taste amazing.

3. Practice your knife cuts.

Similar to the note above, because this dish is all about fresh ingredients, how you cut everything up matters. There's nothing worse than getting a giant chunk of onion in one bite and none in the next. Use this as an opportunity to practice your knife skills, making sure everything is cohesive for the best eating experience. Not to mention, it'll make your salad look picture perfect.

4. Let it sit.

This is more of a recommendation and less of a rule, but if you can stand it, I highly recommend letting this salad hang out in the fridge for a few hours. It allows the flavors to really get to know each other and blend into a harmonious bite that you and your guests will be talking about for days on end. Of course, I totally get it if you end up devouring the entire bowl right after you make it. 

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Electropop icons 3OH!3 is back with a brand new single.

On July 24, the duo released "My Friends," a high-energy, playful track that features a special guest — singer Nathaniel Motte's 3-year-old daughter.

"This song started in the place I’m happiest: in our living room with a guitar and my family," explained Motte. "My daughter Nico and I started singing about her friends being party animals and we were laughing and dancing. It’s hard keeping up with your friends sometimes! Party good, party hard, always party in moderation."

"My Friends" is 3OH!3's first original release since last year, when the duo dropped two independent singles: "Hit Me Harder" on Nov. 7, 2025, and "Slushie" on July 25, 2025. The latest release propels the hitmakers into a new era while still maintaining the signature 3OH!3 sound that longtime fans know and love.

Formed in 2004 by Motte and Sean Foreman, 3OH!3 became international sensations in 2008 with the breakout hit, "Don't Trust Me," from its second studio album, Want. The song peaked at no. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified 5x Platinum. Over the course of its career, 3OH!3 has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in music. "STARSTRUKK (Feat.Katy Perry)" was released in 2008, while "Good Girls Go Bad (Feat. Leighton Meester) arrived in 2009. Motte and Foreman are also longtime collaborators withKesha, working together on two of the biggest songs of the early 2010s, 3OH!3's "My First Kiss" and Kesha's "Blah Blah Blah".

On July 17, at the end of "DONTTRUSTME," Kesha joined the duo on stage at Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John's, Canada, per Setlist. FM.

"When you find out your friends are playing the same festival so you go say hey," the singer wrote in an Instagram Reel.

Fans were thrilled with Kesha's surprise appearance. "Literally iconic as ever," one person wrote in the comments.

Another said, "Best collab of ALL TIME."

This summer, 3OH!3! is touring across North America with Simple Plan and Bowling For Soup on the Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!.

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After more than four decades of grinding guitars, mechanical beats and apocalyptic noise, Ministry is calling it quits. The pioneering industrial band has announced that its 17th studio album, Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery), will be its final release. The album is set to arrive on Oct. 30 via Cleopatra Records and will feature the band’s new single, “Burned Out,” a title that feels like the last sparks from a machine that’s finally run out of steam.

“I’m f***ing done,” frontman Al Jourgensen said in a statement, according to Rolling Stone. “I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between.” Jourgensen added that after such a long career, he feels at peace with bringing Ministry’s recording journey to an end. “It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s done,” he said. “It’s time to herd goats.”

Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery) will feature one final collaboration with longtime Ministry member Paul Barker on the closing track, “We’re Still Here.” The album also includes contributions from Jourgensen’s current lineup, including guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D’Amour, sampler and synth player John Bechdel and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.

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Following the album’s release, Ministry will embark on an international farewell tour in 2027. The Goodbye Europe Tour will kick off April 2, 2027, in Utrecht, Netherlands, with special guests Die Krupps. Additional European dates have been announced, and a U.S. leg is expected to follow.

Founded by Jourgensen in Chicago in 1981, Ministry became one of industrial music’s most influential acts, releasing 17 studio albums along with live records, side projects and documentaries. For fans of the band’s punishing sound, Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery) marks the end of the line and one last gasp of industrial noise from a group that helped build the genre.

Thinking about cake on this lovely Friday? If you're a parent, chances are you arranged for a smash cake when your firstborn finally turned 1.

If not, perhaps you've at least heard of the tradition, which was just utilized for an epic anniversary party this week. America's beloved bath-time buddy known as Mr. Bubble just celebrated 65 years of fun by reimagining the iconic childhood tradition — with help from a Food Network staple.

More than 100 kids and their families gathered for Mr. Bubble's "Smash & Splash" Birthday Bash on Thursday, July 23, where celebrity chef and TV personality Duff Goldman unveiled a nearly 2,000-pound birthday cake designed for kids of all ages to quite literally jump into, before cooling off in oversized bubble-filled sprinklers.

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“Mr. Bubble has been bringing fun to bath time for generations, so I knew that I wanted to take another classic childhood tradition—the smash cake—and give it the full Mr. Bubble treatment,” Goldman, 51, said in a statement. "And because we’re celebrating Mr. Bubble, the celebration doesn’t stop when the cake is smashed. The bubbles make getting clean even more fun than making the mess."

Mr. Bubble also took to social media to showcase the epic milestone event. "POV: You just celebrated the messiest birthday ever. 🫧🎂" reads the caption of the account's Instagram reel. Check it out below.

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“For 65 years, Mr. Bubble has made bath time the best time,” Michelle Hanson, chief marketing officer at The Village Company (whose portfolio includes Mr. Bubble), said in a statement. “This celebration is all about keeping that spirit alive, taking a childhood tradition everyone knows and giving it a splash of Mr. Bubble magic. Childhood should be full of giggles, imagination, and a little bit of mess, especially when getting clean can be even more fun than getting messy.”

Keeping up with everything on Netflix is almost like fighting the mythical Hydra. Every time you finish a show, three more seem to pop up in its place. But it's that seemingly unlimited well of content that has made it the most popular streamer today, even amidst the numerous amount of competition. And so, at the end of every week, we kick up our feet, grab the remote, and listen for that classic "tudum" sound as we dive into Netflix's voluminous library.

Luckily for you, Parade has flagged three new shows coming to Netflix this week that can become your new binge obsession! Here's what you need to check out this weekend (July 24-26, 2026).

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New on Netflix (July 24-26, 2026)The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon'

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Across 12 years, the Walking Dead franchise has seen many characters come and go. But chief among them has to be Daryl Dixon. Played by Norman Reedus, the irascible tracker won his way into the hearts of fans as he began to let his guard down in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. The character is so popular, in fact, that when Andrew Lincoln left the series, Reedus got top billing as the main character. So, when the flagship series took its final bow in 2022, AMC quickly decided Daryl needed an encore. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon takes Daryl across the sea, where he navigates a zombified France in an attempt to find his way back home. Season 3, which initially aired in 2025, just dropped on Netflix, and it's the perfect time to binge before Daryl and Carol (Melissa McBride) return for the fourth and final season in 2027.

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Not to burst anyone's bubble, but professional wrestling is staged. However, behind the bone-crushing moves and over-the-top personalities are a group of very real people, unique combinations of athletes and actors who are consistently scrapping to remain in the ring. When it premiered in 2025, WWE Unreal took a rare look behind the scenes of the world's biggest wrestling organization, showcasing the trials and tribulations of both the wrestlers and the people responsible for keeping everything afloat. Season 3, which premiered July 21, spotlights the farewell tour of John Cena, as well as a peek behind the curtain at both this year's Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania. So feel free to tell the wrestling fans in your life, "Llllllllet's get ready to binge!"

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Last year, Netflix went out west for its own take on the Yellowstone-esque drama in Ransom Canyon. Starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, the show based on the novels by Jodi Thomas immediately rounded up loyal fans like cattle. It was only a matter of when, not if, we'd get the chance to head back to the titular town for more love triangles, game-changing twists, and ten-gallon hats. And Season 2 absolutely delivered rounding up a tense, yet heartwarming bunch of episodes like a group of wayward cattle. With how much the finale leaves up in the air, here's hoping we'll be back in the saddle with more Staten and Quinn ASAP!

Related: 'Ransom Canyon' Season 2 Ending Explained: Do Staten and Quinn End Up Together?

The inspiration for Poco's 1979 soft rock classic "Heart of the Night" came naturally to lead vocalist Paul Cotton, who penned the song about his love for New Orleans.

By November of 1978, the country-rock band released their eleventh studio album titled Legend, and a few months later, in early 1979, released "Heart of the Night" as a single. The track itself was a commercial success for Poco, landing at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranking higher at No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Created by Cotton, the track "kind of wrote itself...in twenty minutes", being "inspired by my love and lust for New Orleans." Although born in Alabama, the singer spent most of his life in Chicago and was "just drawn to the South" after spending 25 cold winters in the Illinois capital. Cotton's love for New Orleans was also the subject of two other tracks, "Down in the Quarter" and "Break of Hearts," a follow-up to the 1979 track.

The album and track marked a major change for Poco as bassist and vocalist Timothy B. Schmit left the band in 1977 to join the Eagles, with drummer George Grantham also leaving shortly after. "Heart of the Night" emerged as a solo effort by Cotton, in what he believed was going to be a part of a Cotton-Young Band project with founding member Rusty Young.

According to reports, the duo had "got a little rehearsal hall, put together a band, and played [several songs including] 'Crazy Love' and 'Heart of the Night'" for ABC Records and got approval to move forward as a duo. By the time the album was completed, the record label decided to issue it as a new Poco release.

Cotton recalls how drummer Steve Chapman listened to a rehearsal of "Heart of the Night" in the studio and said, "Man, that’s going to be a big hit." Chapman and bassist Charlie Harrison would go from one-off session contributors to full-fledged band members.

"Heart of the Night" was a hit that lifted the new band lineup out of the shadow of the Eagles. It became well-known for its alto sax solo by musician Phil Kenzie, who knew the Poco members after they were the opening act for Al Stewart during the 1977 Year of the Cat tour. Kenzie is notably known for having also provided the alto sax for Stewart's hit track.

Critics noted "Heart of the Night" radio appeal and chart status, with one commenting it's "one of the most finely crafted songs in the group's history."

Related: 1979 Soft Rock Hit, Originally a Flop by Another Band, Became a Timeless Love Anthem

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Making the most of a small space often comes down to choosing pieces that serve more than one purpose. For anyone who can't spare the floor space for both a lamp and a bookshelf, this clever Walmart find is both in one. The top-rated Outon Floor Lamp with Shelves brings together warm lighting, display space, and a built-in charging station. Right now, it's a flash deal for up to 43% off, bringing the price down to as low as $43. 

The lamp is available in black and walnut finishes, as well as a more affordable black version without the charging station for $40. Shoppers love its sleek look, calling it an “ultra-modern” piece and a “good addition” to their space. 

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For a certain generation, raising a plastic sword over your head and yelling "I have the power" is peak childhood. Masters of the Universe was built for those people, and in June, most of them stayed home.

The Travis Knight film opened June 5 to a $29.4 million domestic weekend, finished with $64.6 million domestically and $113.3 million worldwide, and carried a reported $170 million production cost. It earned a B CinemaScore and a 67 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, and dropped out of the domestic top five in its third weekend.

Amazon MGM moved it to Prime Video on July 22, 47 days after release. Within a day it was the most-watched movie on the service worldwide.

Related: Nicholas Galitzine's Extreme 'Masters of the Universe' Workout Reveals What It Really Takes to Play He-Man

Screen Rantreported the film trending in 51 countries and holding the No. 1 position in 25 of them, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Italy and Spain. Reports differ on the domestic figure, with Screen Rant placing it at No. 2 in the United States and Men's Journal reporting it at No. 1. Either way, it cleared Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary, Sydney Sweeney's The Housemaid and Jason Statham's A Working Man on the same chart.

What people are posting about is Jared Leto. Clips of his Skeletor turning up at Prince Adam's human resources job have circulated since Wednesday, which the theatrical campaign largely left out. The marketing sold sword and sorcery. Segments of the movie are closer to a comedy about a fantasy villain loose in an office park.

The other detail resurfacing is the cameo. Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the 1987 film opposite Frank Langella's Skeletor, appears in a supporting role, casting that meant a great deal to fans who saw the original at ten years old. Knight, who directed Bumblebee, inherited a project that had been in development with Escape Artists for 18 years. Netflixput $30 million into a version of the film before abandoning it in 2023, and Amazon picked up the pieces. Knight grew up on the 1983 cartoon. Galitzine and Camila Mendes, who plays Teela, have both said they came to He-Man mainly through internet memes rather than the original series.

None of that changes the accounting. A film that costs $170 million and returns $113 million loses money, and a strong streaming week does not retroactively fix a theatrical run. What it does suggest is that the audience studios keep chasing with 1980s properties has settled into a different set of habits. The people who owned the toys are in their forties and fifties now, with children, mortgages and a Prime subscription. So apparently they waited for the version that cost nothing extra and could be paused.

Masters of the Universe is streaming on Prime Video.

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Donald Trump may have been the person at the podium, but one man standing behind him quickly became the star of his own rally.

A video of the attendee appearing to mirror Trump's signature gestures, expressions, and mannerisms went viral, with many viewers convinced they were watching an unexpected roast unfold in real time.

During Trump's Wednesday rally in Georgia, the man positioned directly behind the president caught the internet's attention as clips showed him seemingly copying Trump's every move. Social media users praised his perfectly timed reactions, calling him an "absolute legend" and joking that he had stolen the spotlight from Trump himself. Some even began searching for the identity of the mystery attendee, with one person writing, "Have we figured out who the dude mocking him at his own rally on live TV is? Because… I may or may not wanna follow him."

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The man who went viral for goofing around behind President Donald Trump at a rally in Georgia is speaking out. Rylan Ferguson, a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Alabama, appeared to mimic the president's signature hand gestures and mannerisms, leading many online to believe he was mocking Trump. But Ferguson tells Inside Edition that's not the case. He says he's a Trump supporter and was simply excited to be there, "I was absolutely pumped and amazed to actually sit behind the president."

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Others were convinced the moment was intentional, with one person posting, "This lovable and clever troll grabbed a seat behind Trump and spent the entire event mocking him for the camera." Another asked, "Did y'all see that man sit behind Trump and mock him at his speech in Georgia yesterday?"

The man was later identified as Rylan Ferguson, a 20-year-old University of Alabama sophomore, who told Inside Edition that he wasn't mocking Trump at all. Ferguson said he is a Trump supporter who was simply excited to be seated behind the president.

"I was absolutely pumped and amazed to actually sit behind the president," he said. "It was an honor and I would love to meet him someday!"

But Ferguson's explanation sparked another viral moment, as many online users responded with skepticism, jokingly offering a collective "Sure, Jan" and questioning whether the performance was actually intentional. While some claimed to know Ferguson personally, others continued debating whether the clip showed a genuine fan, a subtle parody, or something else entirely.

On this day in 1982, Survivor managed to make history by catapulting its beloved hit song, "Eye of the Tiger," to the number one slot on U.S. music charts.

Starting on July 24, "Eye of the Tiger" managed to settle into a comfortable six-week run at the top of Billboard's pop chart, marking the second time a Rocky theme song entered #1 in U.S. charts after 1977's “Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)."

Nowadays, "Eye of the Tiger" remains the only hit ever produced by the Chicago-based band Survivor, who famously produced the song for the third entry in the Rocky series, Rocky III.

As viewers might remember, Rocky III sees Sylvester Stallone's unlikely champion boxer defending his title against his most dangerous opponent yet: the hard-hitting trash talker, Clubber Lang (Mr. T).

As he works hard to reclaim his supremacy in the ring, Rocky finds himself being trained by his former rival Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), putting him back on the path to success.

Released on May 28, 1982, Rocky III received mostly mixed reviews among fans and critics, with many deeming it inferior to its predecessors. However, it won renown for its musical score and boxing sequences, as evidenced by the famous theme song, "Eye of the Tiger."

It also became a massive box office success, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of the year after E.T., Tootsie and An Officer and a Gentleman.

It was eventually followed by three more sequels, as well as three spinoff movies centered around the son of Apollo Creed, famously played by Michael B. Jordan.

Interestingly, Survivor was personally chosen by Stallone to produce a song for Rocky III based off the success of their 1981 song, “Poor Man’s Son” (via History.com). In terms of its creative direction, Stallone specifically requested that Survivor create “something with a strong beat…that would appeal to the rock crowd.”

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OK, sure, it's still July, but autumn is just on the horizon. Before we all know it, it'll be soup season, and we'll be picking out our Halloween costumes and embracing the cooler air outside. Genuinely cannot wait, personally!

Of course, with the changing of the seasons, you are probably also preparing to swap out some home items to stay on-trend seasonally, and this can include your dinnerware as well. Well, if you're looking for a new set of dinner plates that just screams fall, look no further than this chic four-piece set from Martha Stewart at JCPenney.

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Martha Stewart Harvest 4-Piece Ceramic Dinner Plate Set is true autumnal perfection. The four-piece ceramic plate set is oh so perfect for fall. These plates all feature soft brown tones that provide beautiful contrast against the crisp white background. The stunning fern motifs that surround the edges of the plates bring to mind the golden hour in the most charming way. These would look absolutely beautiful set out on your table.

Related: Dolly Parton's Vibrant Speckled Pan Set at Target Is Full of Countryside Charm

These plates aren't just pretty; they are also very practical. Both dishwasher- and microwave-safe, these are perfect for everyday dining. However, the chic design makes them appropriate to use for special occasions, too. (These would be great to use on Thanksgiving, just saying!) What's more, the construction of these plates makes them super durable. This is because they are made out of a heavy-duty ceramic. These will be in your life for years to come.

When it comes to dimensions, each plate measures half an inch in height, 10.5 inches in width and 10.5 inches in length. This makes them the perfect dinner plate size. Of course, if you are looking for a plate in this style that's a little smaller, Martha has you covered; this line also has a four-piece set of salad plates for $55.

You can find these pretty new dinner plates at select JCPenney stores now or on JCPenney.com. The set retails for $65.

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Guns N' Roses burst onto the music scene in the late '80s with the release of their debut album Appetite for Destruction and its massively successful breakout hit single, "Sweet Child O' Mine." Though they followed in the footsteps of hair metal bands, frontman Axl Rose's unique voice and Slash's jaw-dropping guitar solos captivated fans. It was a mix of raspy lows and unimaginable highs—a signature sound the band has carried throughout their career.

Rose's performances over recent years have drawn a variety of responses, but a fan-captured video from the kickoff of their 2026 World Tour is being hailed as a "strong" return to form.

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Axl Rose is 64 years old and still singing like it's 1987. What a way to kick off the North American tour tonight in Raleigh, NC. Guns N' Roses brought the energy from the first song to the last, Public Enemy opened got the crowd fired up, and making the night even more memorable, it was Slash's birthday. An unforgettable show. #gunsandroses #gnr #axl #axlrose #raleighnc

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Kicking off the North American leg of the tour at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, the band delivered a marathon performance proving age is just a number. Making the night even more special, the concert fell on guitarist Slash's 61st birthday, with hip-hop legends Public Enemy setting the tone as the opening act.

Related: Guns N' Roses Guitarist Slash Shares Rare Photo Without Signature Top Hat and Shades

"Axl Rose is 64 years old and still singing like it's 1987," the caption read. "What a way to kick off the North American tour tonight in Raleigh, NC. Guns N' Roses brought the energy from the first song to the last. Public Enemy opened, got the crowd fired up, and made the night even more memorable; it was Slash's birthday. An unforgettable show."

People had a variety of reactions online, but those who attended the show said they had a great time watching the band perform live.

"Guys I was there, it wasn’t like this bad-he’s actually really good and yes-the tickets are 100% worth it," confirmed one loyal fan.

"The Black Sabbath song they covered was bad ass," added another.

"I had a great time. Set was over 3 hrs long, high energy the whole time. My kid snagged Duff's arm band and a pick! He was pumped," offered another.

"I was at the show and I have to give Axl SO much credit. He sang all of the notes (and hit most of them even if it doesn’t sound like he’s 25 anymore) and performed the hell out of that show. Honestly he still has such an incredible stage performance. Legend," another complimented.

The band is currently touring the U.S. through the middle of September before heading overseas in November with stops in Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Related: Guns N’ Roses Performed an Iconic Rock Song, That Slash Doesn’t Like, for the First Time in 20 Years

In 2025, Rose made headlines during a tour when he appeared to throw his mic and kick a drum stand in frustration. Many assumed it was a personal issue with his drummer, but the band's P.R. team cleared up the drama, according to the New York Post.

“During the opening song at our recent Buenos Aires concert, Axl’s in-ear monitor pack had only the percussion in his ears versus his entire mix,” their statement read via the group’s Instagram Story on Wednesday. “The issue was fixed by our tech team by the third song, and we had a great night.”

Hopefully, this tour goes off without a hitch!

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Michael J. Fox is returning to the small screen and fans have plenty to celebrate.

The beloved actor will reprise his role in Season 4 of Apple TV+’s hit comedy Shrinking, continuing a remarkable career that has inspired audiences for decades. Fox’s return is especially meaningful considering his journey with Parkinson’s disease. After being diagnosed in 1991 at age 29, the actor was told he might only have another 10 years of performing before the disease made acting too difficult. More than three decades later, Fox is still proving those expectations wrong.

The Emmy and Golden Globe winner first appeared in Season 3 of Shrinking, portraying a character with Parkinson’s who forms a connection with Harrison Ford’s character, Dr. Paul Rhoades, who is also living with the disease. The storyline marked a personal milestone for Fox, as it was the first time he portrayed someone with Parkinson’s interacting with another character experiencing the condition.

In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter, Fox praised Ford for bringing authenticity and compassion to the role. “He was happy that I was sharing my experience with him as a character and helping him do what he needed to do,” Fox said of his experience working with Ford.

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Although Fox announced in 2020 that he was stepping back from acting due to challenges caused by Parkinson’s symptoms, he later returned to performing and says acting continues to bring meaning and joy to his life.“I’m not retired from acting,” Fox shared.

Outside of Hollywood, Fox has become one of the most influential advocates for Parkinson’s research. In 2000, he founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has helped fund billions of dollars in research while working toward better treatments and a cure.

From Back to the Future and Family Ties to Spin City and The Good Wife, Fox has built a legendary Hollywood legacy. Now, his return to Shrinking Season 4 gives fans another chance to see him defy the odds and be back where he belongs - on screen.

Big Brother’s house is open once more! Every week, Parade’s Mike Bloom will be bringing you interviews with this season's houseguests as they get evicted from the game.

Rome Seymour came to Big Brother 28. He saw a group of people to gather, and one in particular to romance. And, ultimately, he was conquered. From the jump, Rome brandished himself a gladiatorial competitor, with a likability that could put him in the pantheon of Big Brother greats. But he had no idea that, behind closed doors, a group was amassing with knives at the ready. Rick Devens took a stab at the other side of the house, outing the 28-year-old's game before eventually backdooring him. And, after losing the Block Buster, all roads led to Rome walking out the front door.

Mere hours into the game, Rome secured safety for himself. But, unlike his skills balancing '80s iconography, his game was almost immediately thrown off-kilter when he saw Lyric Medeiros. The pickleball coach immediately began to court the lawyer, moving surprisingly quickly. Within less than a week, he had already declared his love for her, and even had discussions of possibly marrying her. His eye wasn't completely off the ball, though. Rome was putting his week of immunity to good use, building a variety of different connections and alliances. It didn't take a hard-boiled detective to spot that he was quickly building an army. And Angela Murray was eager to plan a pre-emptive counterstrike.

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When Rick Devens won HoH, Rome felt confident, having created a solid relationship with the Survivor standout. In fact, in a subsequent conversation between the two men, he made his pitch of who he wanted protected, eventually boiling down a list of six to just Lyric and Jason De Puy. He had no idea he was just providing the ammo to flush out his game like a well-maintained aqueduct. With the encouragement of Angela and the newly-formed "Toolshed" alliance, Devens put both Lyric and Jason on the block. And despite Rome not being a nominee, he was still firmly in the spotlight, as Devens brought the fires of Tribal Council to the bright lights of the house, calling out his game and the people he chose to not keep safe.

The immediate fallout was, for lack of a better term, pandemonium. La Trice Verrett instantly burst into tears, feeling betrayed by her close ally. Rome called Haley Thogmartin a "snarky bitch," which caused a couple of men to stand up and defend her. And that's not even considering the fact that Angela had temporarily hijacked the meeting to air her own grievances against Jason, leading to one of the most dramatic fights in recent memory. Once the dust settled and emotions were allayed, Rome and Lyric put in a tag team effort to try to survive the week intact (ironically, by pretending they were independent of one another). Devens won the Veto, and Lyric convinced him to use it on her, officially completing the backdoor invasion of Rome. The two even faked a "breakup" to seem less threatening, to mixed results. But any doubts about their connection were thrown right out the door the minute the Big Brother Senate ruled near-unanimously against Rome. In one final romantic gesture, he publicly declared his love for Lyric, a moment as revealing as an improperly worn toga. They say every dog has its day. And for self-proclaimed "alpha dog" Rome, it was Day 17.

Now out of the house, Rome talks with Parade about why he and Lyric chose to go public about their relationship, his reaction to getting locked out of the HoH room, and how he feels about Lyric voting to evict him.

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Let's start with where things ended. You decided to declare your love for Lyric to the entire house on your way out the door. What led you to make such a public gesture?
There was a little bit of a conversation beforehand. It was two options. Either I win the Block Buster, and she told me, "I'm gonna run into your arms and I'm gonna kiss you in front of everyone." And I told her, "And if I leave this house, I want to kiss you in front of everyone on live television before I exit one final time." So we talked about it. It was a little bit premeditated. But in that moment, it was as passionate as it could have been.

Was there any worry that this could change the way people look at Lyric, considering how much you two had tried to fabricate a breakup in the days leading up to your eviction?
So my thing is, I asked her beforehand. I said, "Are you sure, if we kiss in front of everyone, that doesn't mess up your game?" And she goes, "At this point, I don't care. I want to show everyone that I like you and I'm into you and everything." And I think everyone saw the reaction. Nobody in that house was surprised at the moment.

People caught quite the surprised reaction from Chuk!
Oh, that's just Chuk. Chuk has a flair for the dramatic at all times.

Staying on Lyric, it was quite surprising to see the two of you develop feelings for each other so quickly, declaring love less than a week into the game. What was it that had you fall for each other immediately, and was there any worry about those feelings in the midst of a $750,000 game?
It's so funny. At first, we get in the house, and I go, "Okay, she's beautiful, she's gorgeous, she's everything." And then I think both of us will share the same moment that happened. We ended up having the same locker next to each other to store our clothes. And she had her locker open; I had my locker open. She goes, "What if we did like one of those high school moments where you close the locker, and you act like you're into the person?" I was like, "Oh, we can reenact it." So I close her locker and I stand there. I was like, "Hey, baby, how you doing?" And then at that moment, I think both of us went, "...huh. This feels pretty good. Let's let's see if this goes any further." And from then on, it was just nonstop for both of us, just talking, liking, loving everything.

Well let's get into the series of events that have you talking with me today. After Devens won HoH, you pitched to him the people you wanted to keep safe, eventually "boiling it down" to Lyric and Jason. What was the intention behind that? Were you worried that information could be used against you, as it later was?
So the funny thing is, the few days before the HoH, Devens and I were outside sitting alone. He's like, "No one talks game with me. You're one of the only guys in this house that talks to me like this. I trust you. I hope you trust me. You're one of my closest allies." And I took that to heart. I really felt like he and I were having a good moment, and I thought he was a guy that, with the power of both of us, we could go really far in this game together.

So my truth to him was always going to be out there. I never felt like I was going to backstab him because I trusted him fully. Now, when it came to boiling those names down, I think he kind of figured out that, if push comes to shove, those two people are the people I would back instead of him. So I think that's what he took from that conversation and thought it would best to get me out now.

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You saw a congregation in the HoH room that turned out be a meeting of the newly-formed "Toolshed" alliance, as they agreed to target you and your allies. You attempt to bust up the party by going upstairs, only to get ghosted when you go to the door. What pushed you to do that?
I'm big on respect. One of my biggest things is if you respect me, I'll respect you. But if you disrespect me, I'm not going to back down from you. So Angela runs downstairs. Barrett is sleeping in the Have-Not Room, completely asleep. She wakes him up and starts scurrying up the stairs with him. And I go, "Oh, you know what's going on up there?" And her exact words are, "We're just hanging." So in my mind, I was like, "I love to hang! That's fun."

So I said to Lyric and I said to Jason, " I'm gonna go up there. I'm gonna see what's going on." I'm not gonna let these people run the house and think that no one's gonna put their foot down and step in front of them. So I go up there. I ring the doorbell, and all I hear is, "Shhh, don't let him in, don't let him in." I go, "Alright, I know for a fact what's going on now."

So then what was your reaction to Devens not only putting up Lyric, Jason, and Melody, but calling out the conversation you had to the entire house?
Nothing in that house is personal. As a competitor, I looked at him and I said, "Wow, you outplayed me. That was amazing. It was really well done." The only problem was this overwhelming sense of emotion happens where I'm a Have-Not. I have no sleep, no food. I'm watching the girl I'm in love with on the block. My best friend Jason is on the block. And I've got La Trice, my mom, who I trust with everything, crying and bawling her eyes out. And it was just so many rushed senses of emotion. I think at first I handled myself really well. [Laughs.]

True, you did initially say you respected the move. But then your emotions do come out when you tell Haley, "Don't be a snarky bitch right now." Where did that comment come from?
A couple things that happened. She's such a good player and she knows exactly what she's doing in that house. But it was the night before, during that whole meeting of things happening. They walk down in a single-file line, seven of them. They all went to bed except for her; she was last. And she looks back and she says, "Good night, get some good sleep. It's going to be a big day tomorrow." And it's just like...okay. She started the snarkiness before the event of it all had even started.

And that's one thing she's really good at. She's a really good player of this game, and kudos to her. Because at the end of it all, we were talking and she told me one thing. She's like, "If you win the Block Buster, I want to do something that no one sees coming. I want us to work together after all this." So she is playing the game super smart and super well to the point that that blowup kind of put me in a really bad spot with a lot of the guys, which was the people I could kind of bank on.

If you had won the Block Buster and won the next HoH, who were you gunning for?
Dee, Devens, Angela. That was my block. Those three knew they had to get me out because the new era of reality stars was coming. They needed to get us out, or they needed to at least get me out because I was bringing the uprise of people that was going to come for them.

To finish, let's talk about all of these "beta and submissives" left in the house. Give your rapid-fire thoughts on each of the remaining houseguests. Starting with Angela.
Sneaky and controlling.
Barrett.
Quiet but threatening.
Chuk.
Loud and proud.
Dee.
[Pause.] Funny, cold-blooded.
Devens.
The man.
Drew.
Little brother.
Haley.
Snarky, but awesome.
Jason.
Kind and sweet.
Kamu.
Ball player.
La Trice.
The best.
Lyric.
The sweetest angel on Earth.
Mallory.
This is gonna sound weird, but "Pipe Queen." [Laughs.]
Melody.
Stoic.
Taylor.
Hilarious.
And finally, Yash.
My guy, Yashy! Love that guy.

I'd be remiss if I didn't finish by asking about Lyric's vote to evict you. You've had a little bit of time to sit with that. How are you feeling about it now?
I get it. I always told her, "You need to do what's going to be best for your game, because there's always going to be a target on me." So in that moment, I know for a fact — I shouldn't say "for a fact" because there's no "expect the unexpected" with Big Brother. I know for some degree of certainty that she did it to get herself in good graces with the other side of the house.

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Sometimes the easiest way to make a room feel more organized is simply adding the right shelf. A freestanding storage unit gives you extra space without the hassle of drilling holes or committing to a permanent fixture. It’s a quick fix for cluttered bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms — especially when you don’t want to add bulky furniture or cabinets. 

Right now, Walmart shoppers can score the Takira 5-Tier Bathroom Storage Shelf for just $44, marked down from $80. Made from rust-resistant iron, this space-saving organizer features five open metal shelving tiers that keep washcloths, towels, toiletries, and other everyday essentials visible and within easy reach. Shoppers called the unit “nice for extra storage” and said it’s the perfect size for organizing items in bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, and other tight spaces.

Takira 5-Tier Bathroom Storage Shelf, $44 (was $80) at Walmart

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This freestanding shelf measures 17.3 inches wide, 10.6 inches deep, and 61.8 inches tall, making it ideal for narrow spaces where storage is limited. It can hold everything from folded towels and toiletries to cleaning supplies and pantry items without overwhelming your space. 

It comes with a reinforced guardrail at the top that helps keep items in place. Plus, anti-slip feet and adjustable levelers add stability and help protect your floors. The smooth metal surface is also easy to wipe clean, making it a low-maintenance option for busy homes. 

Shoppers said setting up the shelf is just as easy as using it. One Walmart reviewer praised the simple assembly, noting that the instructions were easy to follow and noted that the shelf “zips right together.” 

And while it’s designed with bathrooms in mind, shoppers have found plenty of other uses for this versatile organizer. One reviewer called it a “game-changer” for their kitchen pantry, while others said they used it to organize laundry supplies, books, and garage essentials.

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If your bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen could use a little extra organization, this space-saving shelf is an easy solution. Head to Walmart and pick up the Takira 5-Tier Bathroom Storage Shelf for just $44 while the deal lasts!

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