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Jay Shetty's On Purpose is moving to a major streaming service.

The motivational speaker, author, and podcast host is bringing video episodes of his hit podcast to both Netflix and Spotify beginning July 13, according to a Spotify announcement.

The new partnership will make On Purpose available in video form across both platforms, expanding the show beyond its traditional podcast audience.

"On Purpose has built one of the most engaged podcast audiences in the world, and we're excited to expand our partnership with Netflix and Jay by bringing video episodes to Spotify," Roman Wasenmüller, Spotify's Global Head of Podcasts, said in the release.

Netflix also confirmed the move, writing that video episodes of On Purpose will be available on Netflix and Spotify starting July 13.

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On Purpose has become one of the most recognizable wellness and personal-growth podcasts in the space, with Shetty interviewing celebrities, authors, experts, athletes, and thought leaders about purpose, relationships, mental health, and success.

The move also reflects the growing importance of video podcasts, as more listeners watch long-form interviews rather than just listen. For Shetty, the deal puts On Purpose on two major streaming platforms at once.

"This is a historic moment, not just for On Purpose but for podcasting itself," Shetty said in a press release shared with People. "We're entering a new era where interviews can impact culture as powerfully as movies, music, and television on the global stage."

Shetty said the partnership with both Netflix and Spotify is something he would not have expected when he started the podcast seven years ago.

"To be in business with two of the most influential forces in global entertainment is unprecedented, and I couldn't be more energized for what's ahead," he added.

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How Fans Can Watch 'On Purpose'

Beginning July 13, 2026, fans will be able to watch video episodes of On Purpose on Netflix and Spotify.

The Netflix announcement said the show will feature three episodes per week, with in-depth conversations across wellness, culture, relationships, and personal growth.

Spotify will also offer video episodes, while continuing to serve the podcast's existing audience. The company described the new chapter as a way to give fans a more immersive experience with the show.

Variety reported that the multiyear agreement is worth up to $100 million, citing a source familiar with the deal. Netflix, Spotify, or Shetty have not publicly disclosed the official terms of the deal.

Jay Shetty's Expanding Media Career

The Netflix and Spotify deal comes during a busy year for Shetty.

In January, he told People that he was entering 2026 focused on protecting his priorities and taking ownership of the parts of his life that matter most. He also launched Messy Love: Difficult Conversations for Deeper Connection, an Audible Original podcast focused on live relationship coaching with real couples.

At the time, Shetty said the project was one of the things he was most excited about in 2026.

"What I'm taking into the New Year with me is making sure that my priorities are my priorities and that my life and my day and my weeks and my months and my year are structured around the things that I deeply believe and are important to me," he told People.

Now that On Purpose is heading to Netflix and Spotify in video form, Shetty's podcast is set to reach an even wider audience.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe releases blockbusters every year, and that means the stars work hard to promote them. A normal stop for stars is Saturday Night Live, where they can poke fun at current events and themselves.

Tom Hollandisn't one of them and revealed why he's petrified to do the show.

Tom Holland Is Dyslexic and Is Scared of 'SNL' Cue Cards Tom Holland

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Holland, 29, revealed on Good Hang with Amy Poehler that Saturday Night Live asked him to host repeatedly. He said he loves watching the show, but there is one reason he keeps saying no.

"I'm heavily dyslexic, which is one of the reasons why and I'd love to talk to you today about it actually, why I've never done SNL," he told Poehler, 54. She realized it was because of the cue cards. "I'm just so petrified at the concept of like trying to read something, and they change."

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Poehler believes that other dyslexics hosted the show. "I can read fine," the actor continued. "But when I have to read out loud, it just becomes kind of...it's a kind of mental block, and I can freeze."

This makes him reading through the script as an actor his hardest challenge. But he tries to learn his lines beforehand to avoid freezing.

Saturday Night Live starts the week with writers pitching ideas which are decided by Wednesday. The scripts are handed to the cue card writer, Wally Feresten, when the script is edited later in the week.

The edits are sometimes made for better jokes. But the sketches are also updated to include current events that happen later in the week.

Actors and cast members have often talked about the pressure around the show. It's no surprise that some avoid hosting for that reason.

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When you're spending time outside this summer, sipping an icy cold beverage is one of the best ways to beat the heat. Cups you can use outdoors without worrying about broken glass all over your pool deck or campsite are a must, and right now, REI has a rare deal on a fan-favorite insulated tumbler that's worth a look.

The Yeti Rambler Wine Tumbler is currently 20% off at REI. Normally $30, you can snag it in red or navy for just $24. This sale on these two patriotic colors is aptly timed with Fourth of July celebrations on the horizon, but this insulated cup is one you'll reach for year-round to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot.

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Made of stainless steel with a double-walled vacuum construction, this tumbler was designed to maintain the temperature of whatever's inside, hot or cold. Shaped like a stemless wine glass, the cup has a 10-ounce capacity and comes with a lid that includes a magnetic slide closure. The exterior coating resists condensation, so the tumbler never gets slippery or too cold to hold.

In my personal experience with the Yeti Rambler line, beverages will stay frosty inside overnight, even sitting in my car's cup holder in the middle of summer in Texas. These tumblers are also equally great at keeping warm beverages like coffee or hot cocoa piping hot. But you don't just have to take my word for it — a Yeti tumbler held its own while filled with actual lava, and there's video to prove it.

The magnetic slide closure on the lid is stronger than it looks and helps keep bugs and debris out when you're camping or dining al fresco. Though not leakproof (liquid can dribble out if you turn the tumbler upside down), it is splashproof, so if you're enjoying a drink in the pool or at the beach, you won't have to worry about rogue waves ruining your drink. 

Hands-down my favorite feature of these tumblers is that they're dishwasher safe. The slider on the lid even pops off so you can clean underneath it where gunk can sometimes build up between the plastic top and the magnetic slider.

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Over 1,100 five-star reviews at REI praised this tumbler's "durable" design, calling it "stylish and functional." Outdoor enthusiasts raved that this tumbler is "excellent for camping," and several shoppers also mentioned they've purchased it to give as a gift.

Describing it as "perfect for summer parties and outdoor events," one reviewer noted that they "use it all day" outside during the summer to keep drinks cold. "It keeps my wine chilled without ice," another shopper shared. 

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You won't want to miss the chance to score a Yeti Rambler Wine Tumbler for just $24 at REI. It's the cup you'll want for every outdoor outing this summer, and the one you can continue to grab for drinks on-the-go no matter the season.

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It's been a decade since Barack Obama left the White House, but he and the former first lady have remained in the spotlight in a number of ways.

For one, Michelle Obama has run a successful podcast with her brother Craig Robinson. And on Tuesday, June 2, the pair brought a live recording of IMO to SXSW London to discuss their work — including one of their favorite guests, which may catch fans by surprise.

They've interviewed guests including Jamie Lee Curtis, Jimmy Kimmel, Steph Curry, Conan O’Brien and more...

But during the SXSW London conversation, Variety reports, Michelle, 62, revealed that Dave Chappelle has been “one of our favorite guests," praising the controversial comedian as "one of the smartest people on the planet, the funniest, all get out."

Michelle continued, "Once he became himself, he moved back, bought a farm and has raised his family on this farm. One of the questions was, ‘Why here?’ And he said, ‘I wanted to have the financial freedom to be courageous.’ And I was like, ‘Bars,’ you know? And that’s the truth, and what I would say to young people and to my girls: Live smaller than you need to.”

The comedian, 52, has made headlines in recent years for his jokes about transgender people. When asked about the subject on IMO recently, Chappelle said the media has gotten his comedy "wrong," per Variety.

“People would think it’s me versus the gay community. I never looked at it like that,” Chappelle said during last month's episode. “I always thought it was corporate interest and culture negotiating itself. So, you know, most of those people who were critical of what I was doing didn’t seem like they were of it. It’s like they had their faces pressed against the glass, commenting on what we were doing in there, but they weren’t in there doing it.”

Tina Fey stopped by The Tonight Show and delivered what may be the most satisfying piece of Broadway news this season: three of her closest friends from their Saturday Night Live years are all on stage in New York right now, two of them with Tony nominations, and the group chat already has a shirt.

The women in question areAna Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch, and Maya Rudolph. Gasteyer earned her first Tony nomination for playing the imperious Mildred Layton in Schmigadoon!, the Apple TV-series-turned-12-time-nominated Broadway musical. Dratch is nominated in the same category, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, for her turn as the Narrator in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Rocky Horror Show. And Rudolph is making her Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre, playing a gloriously chaotic Mary Todd Lincoln through July 5.

Fey broke it down for host Jimmy Fallon with characteristic sharp wit. 'Our SNL lady group chat is called the 'SNL Tang,'" she told the audience. 'It's unfortunate. Paula Pell named it.' With all three women on Broadway simultaneously, Fey said she and Amy Poehler felt the occasion demanded merchandise. The result is a T-shirt printed in deliberately cheesy font reading 'SNL Tang on Broadway,' with all three shows listed, showing the SNL women's takeover of Broadway. 'We tried to find the cheesiest font,' Fey said, holding the shirt up for the crowd.

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The Tony Awards ceremony airs June 7. Gasteyer and Dratch are both nominated in the Best Featured Actress in a Musical category, competing against each other for the first time despite decades of friendship. Fey noted that Rudolph missed the nominations cycle because Oh, Mary! was already open when the eligibility window closed. 'She can't be nominated for a Tony 'cause the show's already open,' Fey said. 'Otherwise, she would totally be nominated.'

Schmigadoon! leads this Broadway season with 12 nominations alongside The Lost Boys, making it one of the most decorated new musicals in years. Gasteyer, who spent six seasons on SNL before the show's 2002 departure, told Broadway.com the nomination was 'the one thing I didn't ever expect.' For Dratch, it is her second Tony nomination.

Fey was at 30 Rock to promote Season 2 of The Four Seasons, her Netflix series currently sitting at number one.

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Dave Ramsey is no stranger to sparking debate and conversation around money. In a recent TikTok post, a caller explained his situation to the personal finance personality, hoping to get out of debt as soon as possible. Ramsey's response had some in the comments second-guessing the advice.
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This is important to remember: keep the total value of things you own that have motors and wheels in them to less than half of your annual income. This will help to make sure you don't have too much of your net worth tied up in things that are going down in value.

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The caller revealed that he had approximately $65,000 in total debt. The bulk of the amount ($61,000–$62,000) was owed on his truck, with another $4,000 on a credit card. Wanting to rid himself of the debt as quickly as possible, his first thought was to sell the truck for about $41,000. Although it would put a major dent in the amount he owed, the caller would still owe $20,000–$25,000.

Ramsey's Response?

Get rid of the truck.

"Your truck is more than half your annual income in value," he said, and even claimed that he would sell the vehicle even if it were completely paid off. His reasoning came down to a simple teaching he's preached for years (and even advised a mother of two to do the same thing).

"You cannot build wealth while you own too many things that have motors and wheels," Ramsey told the caller. He defined "too many" as anything exceeding half your yearly income, and went on to explain how things with motors and wheels lose value. It doesn't make sense to hold onto a car worth $61,000–$62,000 (and depreciating with every day that passes) when your salary is only $78,000. Holding onto an "asset" like a truck is like "trying to pedal uphill."

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Many sympathized with the caller but pointed out the practical problem to Ramsey's solution: if he sells the truck for $41,000 while owing $61,000, he still walks away $20,000 in the hole and doesn't have a vehicle.

The majority of the comments were quick to wonder if the caller used the truck for work or how it would impact his employment. Selling the truck without budgeting for what the caller would replace it with could create additional financial stressors. And if he chose a cheaper, used car with increased maintenance, fuel, and insurance costs, would it really be a sound investment?

While Dave Ramsey is a trusted household name in personal finance, but even sound advice needs context. Sometimes, the financially 'right' move and the practically right move aren't the same thing.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Nestlé Toll House is remixing its iconic lineup of refrigerated cookie doughs.

Popular for its shortcut to fresh-baked treats, Nestlé Toll House revealed this morning that it's launching three "bold" new ready-to-bake cookie dough flavors that reimagine the classic cookie that started with a modern twist.

"We're putting a fresh spin on a timeless classic to offer a more elevated at-home baking experience," Andrew Kneale, senior manager of brand marketing at Nestlé Toll House, suggested in a statement. "The new Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs blend on-trend flavors into our original recipe, offering fans a new way to discover the magic in every bite."

Nestlé Toll House Debuts 'Reimagined' Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Dough

According to the June 2 press release, the new options include Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Inside Out Chocolate Chip CookieDough flavors.

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• Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Remix Naturally Flavored Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: A soulful spin on the OG. Rich brown butter flavor and notes of vanilla harmonize with milk chocolate morsels made with 100% real chocolate to deliver a perfectly balanced flavor that's simply irresistible.
• Nestlé Toll HouseChocolate Chip Remix Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Hearty oats, cinnamon and milk chocolate morsels made with 100% real chocolate hit the nostalgia high notes with every chewy bite, delivering a homemade taste in a modern classic.
• Nestlé Toll HouseChocolate Chip Remix Inside Out Cookie: The ultimate mashup for chocolate lovers. This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.

Nestlé Toll House reimagines the iconic chocolate chip cookie with new Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs.

Toll House hopes the newcomers won't just change how consumers enjoy their Toll House cookies, but prompt "more ways to put a new spin on baking routines." While it's too early to source any reviews of the products, fans are making it clear they're excited to try them.

"The brown butter one sounds so good!" one Instagram user gushed.

"These all look delicious," a second applauded. "I want to try em allllll."

"The brown butter chocolate chip??" a third said in disbelief. "Sign me uppp."

Someone else tagged a friend, joking, "will need one of each for science."

"Oh yes!!" one more cheered.

Where Are the New Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Remix Flavors Available—And for How Long?

The brand said its new Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs are here to stay and all three varieties are rolling out at retailers nationwide now for an MSRP of $3.96 (prices may vary).

Additionally, the beloved brand of baked goods also has something special in store just for the season: Red, White & Blue Sugar Cookie Dough and White Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches!

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Robin Roberts is away from Good Morning America, but she has a good reason for missing the morning show.

The longtime ABC anchor was absent from GMA on Friday, May 29, and again on Monday, June 1, as she traveled to South Africa for a project outside the morning news program.

Roberts, 64, revealed on Instagram that she is in South Africa filming her upcoming Lifetime movie, Angel in the Rubble, which stars Sherri Shepherd and Dondré T. Whitfield.

"Made it to South Africa for the filming of my upcoming @lifetimetv movie starring @sherrieshepherd & @alldondre," Roberts wrote on Instagram. She also shared that her wife, Amber Laign, joined her for the long flight.

"The Mrs joined me on the looong flight, so I need a moment to sit back and count our blessings!" Roberts added.

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Roberts is working on Angel in the Rubble, a Lifetime movie based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's book Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor.

Lifetime announced in March that the film is the fourth project under the Robin Roberts Presents banner. Shepherd stars as Guzman-McMillan, the last person rescued from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Dondré T. Whitfield plays Paul, a mysterious man who stays with Guzman-McMillan during her rescue before his identity becomes difficult to confirm, leading her to believe he may have been an angel.

The movie is expected to premiere on Lifetime later in 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.

Related: 'Good Morning America's Robin Roberts, 65, Shares Bikini Photo That Has Fans Doing a Double Take: 'Abs For Days'

Who Filled In for Robin Roberts on 'GMA'?

Roberts' seat has already been filled by familiar ABC News faces while she is away.

According to Hello! and Yahoo, Rebecca Jarvis filled in for Roberts on Friday, May 29, appearing alongside George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan.

Mary Bruce then sat in Roberts' seat on Monday, June 1.

It is not yet clear whether Jarvis, Bruce, or other ABC News correspondents will continue rotating in while Roberts remains in South Africa. ABC has not publicly announced a full schedule of fill-ins for Roberts' absence.

Robin Roberts' Work Beyond 'GMA'

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Roberts has been part of Good Morning America for decades and has served as one of the show's lead co-anchors since 2005.

Outside the ABC morning show, she has also built a production career through her company, Rock'n Robin Productions. Her Robin Roberts Presents banner has previously worked with Lifetime on projects including Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story and Mahalia, as well asKirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas.

Roberts' latest project also brings her together with Shepherd, who is best known to daytime viewers for Sherri and her previous run on The View.

Roberts has not announced an exact return date to GMA, but her absence appears tied to the film shoot rather than a permanent change at the morning show.

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The Ferrero Kinder Joy and Stranger ThingsFunko Pop! Collab is finally coming to the U.S. this summer. In celebration of the Netflix hit’s 10th anniversary, the classic candy is getting an ‘Upside Down’ makeover with a special surprise.

This isn’t the first time Ferrero has partnered with the now-legendary series. Last year, the beloved brand announced a Kind Joy Stranger Things by Funko Pop! Collection. But sadly for U.S. customers, the limited-edition collectible confections were only available overseas. 

Now American candy lovers (and of course, Stranger Things fans) can get this collab at home. Ferrero recently announced the arrival of the limited-time treat in U.S. retailers nationwide, while supplies last. The Upside Down-inspired eggs feature two halves — one filled with decadently creamy chocolate and crispy cocoa bites, and the other with a Stranger Things surprise. Each delicious dessert features one of 24 mini toys with fan-favorite characters such as Eleven, Max, Dustin, and Vecna (a.k.a. Mr. Whatsit, a.k.a. One, a.k.a Henry).

Amber Hasinger, Vice President of Marketing, Kinder Joy USA, said of the pairing, “Stranger Things has captivated fans across generations with the thrill of not knowing what comes next — and that’s exactly what Kinder Joy delivers.” 

Hasinger continued, “Every egg is a portal to the unknown. Just like stepping into the Upside Down, you never quite know what you’ll find on the other side.” 

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Fans have already caught wind of the collectibles, flooding social media with praise for the Stranger Things collection. One commenter wrote on Instagram, “Now this is an 11/10 collection,” while others said, “You know we’ve been waiting! Woohoo!,” “That’s awesome,” and, “Iconic.”

Snap up these exclusive eggs while you can. If this line is anything like the other Stranger Things collabs, it could go quick. From LEGOs to McDonald’s Happy Meals, brand mash-ups with this sci-fi series tend to trend…and then sell out!

Profanatica, the black metal veterans, have scheduled something big for fans this year.

The three-piece band took to social media to announce an upcoming summer tour.

The "Weeping in Heaven" hitmakers are set to hit the road once again as they embark on the U.S. Summer Tour 2026.

In an Instagram update, Profanatica revealed that the tour will run from late July to early September, with their first show taking place in Portland, Maine, followed by a string of shows in major cities such as Austin, Los Angeles, Berkeley, Brooklyn, Salt Lake City and more before wrapping up in Providence, Rhode Island.

Apart from the multiple stops, the band will share the stage with special guests One Master, Morbosidad and Cloak as supporting acts.

Prior to the upcoming tour, Profanatica, whose members are Paul Ledney, Adam Besserer and Alletta Ergun, completed two major tours last year, traveling across both Europe and North America to perform for fans.

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At the time, the tour was in support of the band’s mini-album, Wreathed in Dead Angels, released in 2025.

The Story Behind Profanatica’s Name and the 10-Year Break That Nearly Ended the Band

The ’90s metal band once revealed the reason behind its unique and at the same time intriguing name. 

“It’s Latin,” the band told Voices From the Darkside, adding “It stands for the “Profanator Of Heaven”. Our friend who teaches English at a college in Connecticut thought of the name because he studies dead languages and things like that. And we wanted a name that nobody else had the same meaning. So it’s “Profanator Of Heaven” or “Desecrator Of Heaven”.

While Profanatica’s name has long sparked curiosity among fans, its history is just as compelling.

The band experienced a ten-year hiatus from 1992 to the early 2000s due to internal issues within the group.

At the time, the master tapes for their supposed 1992 debut album were destroyed due to intense conflict among the band members.​

It was in 2007 when the band released their full-length album, Profanatitas de Domonatia, under Hells Headbangers Records.

The band reunited in 2001 and Alex Cox later joined the lineup as bassist following the death of original bassist Aragon Amori in 1996.

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There are many reasons to feel anxious about retirement. From entering an unknown part of your life to serious concerns about whether your savings will keep up with your lifestyle, those who are nearing retirement (or who have recently retired) have plenty to keep them up at night.

And while some of those worries are just typical anxious thoughts that most people experience when transitioning to a new role, it seems that one generation is noticeably more worried about their retirement. According to The Global Atlantic 2026 Retirement Outlook Survey, Gen Xers are more worried about their retirement than the Baby Boomers were. According to the experts I spoke to, there's one very clear reason why. Keep reading to find out what it is and how you can ease your fears as you approach retirement.

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Why is Gen X More Anxious About Retirement than Baby Boomers

A loss of institutional safety nets is to blame for increased anxiety among Gen X, according to Dr. Jameca Woody Cooper, a Board-Certified Counseling Psychologist, Fulbright Scholar, and a TEDx speaker. "The heightened concern arises from a mix of factors, including the ongoing instability of the Social Security system, economic fluctuations, an unpredictable political environment, the ramifications of previous economic downturns, and rising health-related complications," she says.

Not only that, Donald Cohen, a Licensed Therapist and author of The Inside Ride: A Journey to Manhood, says that Gen X has already seen what retirement should look like, which adds extra stress about living up to what previous generations accomplished. "They watched their parents retire with pensions, stronger safety nets, and greater confidence about the future," Cohen says. "At the same time, they've lived through economic shocks, disappearing retirement benefits, rising healthcare costs, and the growing realization that they may be working longer than they ever expected."

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What Is This Retirement Anxiety Doing to Gen X

This retirement anxiety can have real consequences. Dr. Woody Cooper says that physical health issues caused by extended work hours and burnout have already been taking a toll on this generation. When you add in this layer of anxiety, it could cause even more pronounced issues. "In the short term, anxiety can compromise judgment and hinder decision-making processes," she says. "If this anxiety leads to paralysis rather than action, the long-term repercussions may negatively impact physical health and result in significant financial losses."

Cohen agrees, saying that this stress can also cause this generation to miss out on the good things happening right now. "When people become consumed by worries about what might happen years from now, they can lose sight of the life they're living today," he explains. "I've seen individuals postpone experiences, delay important decisions, and carry a level of anxiety that robs them of peace in the present."

Related: Retirement Shock Is Real—Psychologists Say Most People Never See It Coming

How Can Gen X Manage Their Retirement Anxiety

So what's Gen X supposed to do about their retirement stress? According to Dr. Woody Cooper, talking to a therapist could be key, especially since she says this generation was raised to keep their heads down and keep pushing through the pain. "This mindset often leads them to suppress or deny their emotional and physical warning signs, making professional guidance an important step in addressing their mental health challenges."

But that's not all. Sometimes you just have to realize that there's only so much you can do when it comes to planning for the future, and letting it take over your life could be robbing you of the one thing that's guaranteed: Today. "Retirement planning matters, but so does living fully now," Cohen says. "The goal isn't to eliminate uncertainty. It's to build enough confidence in your plan that you can stop letting tomorrow steal today's joy."

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

One of Hollywood's greatest careers is officially over. 

Clint Eastwood, who just turned 96 on Sunday, May 31, has retired after more than seven decades in film. 

According to a newly surfaced interview with France Info, his son Kyle Eastwood, confirmed that his father has stepped away from filmmaking.

“I have many fond memories of working with him. Now he’s retired, he’s 95 years old. But I was very lucky to be able to work with him on quite a few films,” Kyle said in November 2025. “It was a great experience for me.”

The four-time Oscar winner got his start as an uncredited lab technician in the 1955 sci-fihorror filmRevenge of the Creature. He became a TV star on Rawhide in 1959, and Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy, including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, turned him into a household name. 

Over his decades in the industry, he appeared in more than 70 screen roles and directed 40 films.

Clint regularly starred in his own films, with his final on-screen appearance coming in Cry Macho in 2021. He stayed behind the camera for his last project, the 2024 legal thriller Juror No. 2, starring Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette.

Earlier this year, Laura Linney opened up about what it's like to work with the director — and explained why he never raises his voice on set. 

“I learnt an invaluable lesson on how to relax on set," she told The Independent. "He only does one take, he works with same crew, you come on set, it’s pre-lit – it’s done – and he goes ‘OK, are you ready to go? OK, go ahead.’”

“He talks in that level voice. He stands next to the camera, watches the scene, goes, ‘OK you can stop,’” Laura added. “‘Did you feel good about that? I felt good about that. Were we in focus? OK, we can move on.’”

The habit, she said, comes from his western days, when any sudden noise would send the horses into a panic.

"That’s how he rolls. The reason he doesn’t yell ‘action’ or ‘cut’ is because of the westerns he made. Because if someone yelled, the horse would jump and get scared, so everybody’s quiet on set.” 

As a director, Clint had a knack for getting the best from his cast. Gene Hackman, Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman all won Oscars for his films — in Unforgiven, Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby respectively.

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Wilco is heading out on the road, and this time, they're hitting a location they never have before—in fact, a whole new continent: Africa. The country-rock band announced their first-ever shows in Morocco on Tuesday, June 2, and it'll be their headline debut in the destination.

Slated for spring 2027, the shows will take place from March 25 to 27. "For the first time in their career, Wilco announces performances in Africa. Wilco (In Morocco) is more than just a concert, it’s an immersion into Moroccan culture and the city of Marrakech headlined by Wilco," a press release shared directly with Parade described. "Drawing attendees from around the world, Wilco will perform three completely unique nights of music, with no repeats throughout the weekend."

As announced, fans will be in for a treat with the experience, as no two nights will be the same — The band is ready to perform "three completely unique sets" across the featured dates. The programming, which is a partnership with Pilgrimage of Sound, follows three sold-out nights in Iceland in 2023.

To make it even more special, multi-day tours are being offered pre and post show, ranging from 3 days to 16 days to truly experience everything Morocco has to offer. "A completely custom experience, guests have the opportunity for the tours to begin and end in different parts of the country so they can base their decisions upon their travel itineraries," the press release explained.

Presale registration begins on June 2 at 12 PM CST at www.wilcoinmorocco.com, with general sale opening on Friday, June 12 at 12 PM CST.

Comprising Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glenn Kotche, Pat Sansone, Nels Cline, and Mikael Jorgensen, Wilco was first formed in 1994 in Chicago by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo. The band has since released 13 studio albums and earned two Grammy awards. Their most recent album, 2023's Cousin, was followed by 2024’s Hot Sun Cool Shroud EP.

"To see Wilco on stage is to hear the best of the best," NPR once famously published. "Wilco never makes the same record twice, which makes it doubly remarkable that so many of them are tremendous."

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Sofia Vergara gave us one of the most famous TV housewives in sitcom history with Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, and while we know plenty about Gloria’s relationship with Ed O'Neill’s Jay after 11 seasons of Modern Family, what about Sofia’s romances offscreen?

The Colombia-born beauty has had her fair share of romances over the years, the most publicized of which was her seven-year marriage to Magic Mike hunk Joe Manganiello. But after that Hollywood power couple broke up in summer 2023, you might be wondering who Vergara has been spending her time with when she’s not acting in projects like the acclaimed Netflix miniseries Griselda. (Vergara scored a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nod for portraying the titular drug lord Griselda Blanco.)

Whether or not Sofia has a man in her life, she maintains that, like Gloria, she is forever an independent woman, telling Hello! Magazine: "I don't feel like I need a man. I mean, no, I want one but I don't need one.” So is Sofia Vergara dating anyone at the moment? Let’s take a look into the actress-producer’s current relationship status as well as her overall romantic history.

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Who is Sofia Vergara dating now?

Vergara is currently dating businessman Douglas Cabbott. In June, the America's Got Talent judge was spotted Cabbott in Italy, and Vergara has since confirmed the relationship.

Justin Saliman and Sofia Vergara are seen at Giorgio Baldi restaurant on March 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. 

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Who is Sofia Vergara’s ex-boyfriend Justin Saliman?

Reportedly, the most recent lucky fella to capture Sofia’s heart was orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman. Dating rumors between the actress and the dashing doc first started swirling in October 2023, after the pair was spotted by paparazzi enjoying dinner together at Funke, a restaurant in Los Angeles.

Vergara seemingly confirmed those rumors in April 2024 when she posted Justin to her Instagram Story, sharing that Saliman was by her side as she recovered from knee surgery. "If u ever get a [major] knee surgery make sure u Get a handsome doctor who will sleep with u that night... ! Luv u," the actress captioned a photo of her scrubs-wearing beau.

Though Saliman continued to appear on Vergara’s socials for several months thereafter, it’s unknown where their relationship currently stands, especially with Sofia’s recent “kind of single” confession.

The actress did reveal to People in a May 2024 cover story that it’s “already hard for a fiftysomething-year-old woman to find someone,” even if you are Sofia Vergara. She also revealed that whoever ultimately ends up being her partner in life doesn’t have to be someone in the industry: "I’m not going to be picky about, 'Oh, he can only be a doctor. Oh, he can only be an astronaut.' No, I mean, I’m not that picky.” But whoever that person ends up being has to have certain qualities: “Health. Money. Fun. With kids. That’s it. That’s all I want.”

How many times has Sofia Vergara been married?

Vergara has been married twice: to her high-school sweetheart, Joe Gonzalez, from 1990 to 1993, with whom she shares a son, Manolo; and to True Blood star Joe Manganiello, from 2015 until their divorce was finalized in February 2024.

She also was previously engaged to actor-businessman Nick Loeb (Roe v. Wade, Den of Thieves) from 2012 to 2014. Shortly after their breakup, the former couple became embroiled in a legal case over Vergara’s frozen embryos created during in-vitro fertilization while they were dating. The court ruled in the actress’s favor.

Who was Sofia Vergara's first husband Joe Gonzalez?

José “Joe” Luis Gonzalez was Sofia Vergara’s high school sweetheart, whom she married in her native Colombia in 1990 when she was 18 years old. Though they divorced only a few years later, the split was amicable and Vergara and Gonzalez are “still close friends,” the star previously revealed to Parade. “When José comes to the United States, he stays with me.”

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Why did Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello get divorced?

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello were a Hollywood staple during their seven-year marriage. Alas, that picture-perfect relationship ended when the duo announced their separation in a joint statement in July 2023. “As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect for our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives,” they wrote.

However, the America’s Got Talent judge later revealed that the couple’s differing opinions on expanding the family is what proved to be their downfall. "My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn't want to be an old mom," she said in a January 2024 interview with the Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS. “I feel it’s not fair to the baby. I respect whoever does it, but that’s not for me anymore. I had a son at 19, who is now 32, and I’m ready to be a grandmother, not a mother. So, if love comes along, he has to come with [his own] children. I’m almost in menopause; it’s the natural way of things.”

Manolo Gonzalez Vergara (L) and actor Sofia Vergara attend the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

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Does Sofia Vergara have children?

Yes, Vergara has one child: a son named Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, who she welcomed with her ex-husband Joe Gonzalez on Sept. 16, 1991.

Now 33 years old, Manolo is the Co-founder and Chief Concept Officer of the culinary brand TOMA, which he collaborated on with his famous mom. Per the brand’s website, the goal of TOMA is to "share the best of Latin cuisine with the world," including empanadas, salsas and pandebono.

Despite now being in business with her beloved son, the one job title that Sofia Vergara is really jonesing for is “abuela,” she told People in May 2024: "I think I'll be a fun grandmother."

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In 1987, George Michael set out to prove he was more than a former boy-band star.

The result was Faith, a blockbuster solo debut that transformed him into one of the biggest artists in the world. Now, nearly four decades later, the album is receiving new recognition after being selected as one of Barnes & Noble's Albums of the Month for June 2026.

The retailer's vinyl spotlight highlights a handful of notable releases each month, and among June's selections, Faith stands as the classic pick. The June vinyl edition is a February 2026 reissue of the album that helped establish Michael as a solo superstar following the breakup of Wham!

Barnes & Noble praised the record in its selection notes, writing that Faith is a "superbly crafted pop masterpiece" that "captures George Michael's full arrival as a solo superstar after his Wham! era, blending infectious hooks with sleek production, wrapped up in his signature swagger."

The acclaim is hardly new.

Released in late 1987, Faith became one of the defining albums of the decade. The record spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained in the chart's Top 10 for an astonishing 51 non-consecutive weeks. It also made history as the first album by a white solo artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.

The album produced an extraordinary run of hit singles. "Faith," "Father Figure," "One More Try" and "Monkey" all reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Michael the only British male solo artist to score four Hot 100 chart-toppers from a single album.

Commercially, the album was a phenomenon. Faith has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide and earned Diamond certification in the United States. At the 1989 Grammy Awards, it won Album of the Year, cementing Michael's status as one of pop music's most important artists.

What made Faith especially remarkable was Michael's creative control. He wrote and produced every track on the album except one, blending pop, R&B, soul, funk, rock and jazz influences into a collection that felt both ambitious and accessible.

The album's reputation has only grown over time. In Rolling Stone's 2023 edition of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Faith ranked at No. 151. The publication praised Michael for successfully integrating R&B into his songwriting, highlighting everything from the soul ballads "Father Figure" and "One More Try" to the Prince-inspired funk of "I Want Your Sex" and "Hard Day."

Rolling Stone also noted the significance of Michael's transition from Wham! frontman to serious solo artist, writing that "when Michael went solo to prove what he could do, he nailed it on the first try."

Barnes & Noble's June selections also include releases from artists such as Cocteau Twins, the Notorious B.I.G., RAYE, t.A.T.u. and Holly Humberstone. But among the month's featured albums, Faith remains the clear legacy heavyweight.

Nearly 40 years after its release, the album still represents one of pop music's most successful reinventions. Michael set out to prove he belonged in the same conversation as artists like Michael Jackson and Prince.

With Faith, he made his case.

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Danica McKellar is working on her fitness goals thanks to the expert herself, longtime workout guru, Denise Austin.

"I'm 51 and I workout so I can look like Denise Austin when I grow up," the Wonder Years star, 51, captioned a video of her doing a fitness routine. McKellar also elaborated on how social media has been a source of "fitness motivation from those who seem to defy traditionally perceived age limitations," and specifically called out Austin, Full House star Candace Cameron Bure, who regularly shares her fitness journey on social media, and fitness coach Denise Kirtley.

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"I don't lift heavy like some of them do, but I hope I can be motivating for some of you as well," McKellar, who showed off her fit figure in a black crop top with matching leggings in the video, continued. "Remember: fitness is 80% clean eating, 20% exercise - I'm pretty sure at any age.

While the post's comments section was filled with support, it drew the attention of Austin, who couldn't help but gush.

"OMG!!! YOU are such a SWEETHEART!!!" she wrote. "Thank you for this Danica!!! And you look AMAZING!!!! This means a lot to me especially coming from you!!!!!!"

Bure, who's McKellar's industry peer through their work on the Great American Family Network, commented "Get it" with a muscle emoji.

Kirtley also commented that she's "honored to be mentioned!" and also said the actress looks "amazing."

Fans also couldn't help but comment about how great McKellar looks.

"You look oh so fit strong beautiful and stunning," one said.

"You’re always looking great Danica!" said another.

"Well. Merry Shredmas to all of us," another wrote as a nod to McKellar's regular roles in holiday TV movies.

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This isn't the first time where the longtime actress has addressed aging gracefully. In fact, she regularly broaches the topic on social media.

In an Instagram reel from last week, McKellar shared a reaction as to how it feels "when people tell me I look the same as I did on the The Wonder Years."

"I'm well aware that I don't look the same as 35 years ago; that would be weird," she said.

The Wonder Years aired from 1988 to 1993.

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Despite the fame of Cheers as one of TV's biggest sitcoms, Ted Danson never understood fans labeling him a sex symbol. The actor opens up about how he would "swallow" his protests when people would call him "sexy."

In an episode of Where Everybody Knows Your Name, Danson had Parent Trap star Lisa Ann Walter as his guest. She soon broached the topic of how the 78-year-old actor felt when he figured out he was a "hottie" during the height of the sitcom's fame. He admitted that he never saw himself as the attractive guy woman would swoon over.

"I won’t go back too far because it’s not necessary, but I was the guy who literally I would be, the woman would be standing opposite me naked and I’d be going ‘What?’ I’d look over my shoulder and be like, ‘You mean me?'” he said.

“Literally, it took me until the second year of ‘Cheers’ when I decided, ‘You know what? Keep your mouth shut, Ted.'"

The sitcom aired in late September of 1982, with Danson having been around 34 years old when it premiered. His role as bar owner, Sam Malone, solidified the actor as a TV heartthrob with his tall physique, perfect smile, perfectly made hair, and overall charm on screen. Danson soon became known as a "sex symbol," but admits that whenever people outside the set mentioned it, he would start to protest and would instead "have to swallow it."

The actor even has a theory as to why audiences gave him the label, and it has to do with casting. Dansen felt that Cheers would purposefully hire attractive and "very sexy looking women" to look at his sitcom character and think, "Wow, he's sexy."

“I got that mantle and I finally learned to keep my mouth shut,” he said.

Walter confirms, as a fan of the series during its peak years, that the actor was "killing it" and his title was well deserved. She explains that it wasn't only due to Sam's sex appeal written in the script, but also Dansen's ability to act out his character's charm seamlessly.

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Little Caesars is doing something it's never done before—serving up pizza deals directly to Amazon Prime customers.

And for the first-time ever, Amazon is partnering with the pizza giant on an exclusive Prime Day food deal.

Per a press release shared with Parade, the offer is aiming to bring the signature value of the Detroit-based pizza retailer to those who are working up a sweat and an appetite while shopping for online deals.

“Innovation at Little Caesars is about making it easier for customers to get great food at a great value,” said Greg Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer, Little Caesars. “Whether it’s our Amazon Prime Day partnership, Chat GPT ordering, or drone pizza delivery, we’re meeting consumers where they are and delivering the convenience and affordability they expect from our brand.”

How to get the Little Caesars and Amazon Prime Day pizza deal

Prime members and pizza lovers will be screaming Pizza! Pizza! as they take advantage of the deal.

As Amazon’s biggest event of the summer comes early, members can score big deals on their favorite products, items and groceries. And now, a pizza order is also being thrown into the mix.

From June 15 through the 26, the deal will be available for delivery or in-store pickup.

It includes a $5 Classic Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, redeemable up to 5 times on varying days for a savings of up to $30, at participating locations.

You can place a pickup or delivery order at amazon.com/littlecaesars.

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Little Caesars previously announced a first-of-its kind ordering option

Earlier this year, Little Caesars made it easier than ever to order pizza.

One of the world’s largest pizza brands announced a partnership with ChatGPT, offering customers a “seamless conversational ordering” opportunity directly from the Little Caesars app.

It also gives them the option to personalize suggestions based on preferences and build their perfect pizza in a conversational style.

And the pizza giant also tested out a new concept in its existing location in Rockford, IL, eliminating all counter staff to roll out its first-ever self-service restaurant.

The '70s rock ballad, "My Love" by Paul McCartney and Wings—which features an iconic improvised guitar solo—hit No. 1 53 years ago today.

On June 2, 1973, "My Love" officially hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent four weeks. The track marked McCartney's first No. 1 hit with Wings and was the lead single for their album Red Rose Speedway.

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"My Love" was among several songs McCartney wrote for his wife, Linda McCartney, who is also credited as a co-writer. (She died at 56 in 1998 from breast cancer; they were married for 29 years.)

However, the track could have turned out very differently if it weren't for a last-minute change to the guitar solo initially written by McCartney.

"In the studio, we did 'My Love,' a ballad that we're doing. And we'd worked it out, we'd rehearsed it. And we had a full orchestra. It was live, that was recorded live, played and sang live, with a whole orchestra waiting for the down beat," McCartney explained in a 1986 interview. "And Henry McCullough, the Irish guitar player, he comes over to me...and he says, 'Do you mind if I change the solo?'"

McCullough added, "And I just said to him, in all honesty, I said, 'Just listen, that's crap, you know, and I want to change the solo.' And they're all waiting to go. And he says, 'What are you going to play?' I said, 'I don't know.'"

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McCartney conceded, "It was one of the best solos he ever played."

Of the improvised guitar riff, McCullough confessed, "I remember playing two notes on the solo. But I don't remember any of it. And it's very unusual to get a solo of length as a one-off."

Thankfully for McCullough and the rest of the band, the guitar solo was a success and lives on today as a beloved part of "My Love."

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Is there anything better than cozy home decor? Whether it’s your bedroom, your favorite living room corner or the perfect back porch setup, adding a few extra-comfortable touches is an easy way to make your space feel warm, welcoming and always ready for relaxation.

Thankfully, you don’t need to look much further than your local Aldi when searching for cozy decor upgrades, as proven by a recent lineup of Kirkton House Fruit Shaped Décor Pillows retailing for just $9.99. With four fruit-themed styles to choose from and a world of interior design possibilities to explore, they make it easy to add a pop of color and personality to any space.

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Kirkton House Fruit Shaped Décor Pillow, $9.99 at Aldi

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If ever there were a time to start investing in a seasonal home refresh, now is the time, and Aldi is here to make it easy and inspiring. With summer already on the horizon, Aldi's newest lineup of fruity decor pillows is a no-brainer pickup, and its $10 price tag makes snagging multiple at once easier than ever.

Available for a limited time, Aldi's Fruit Shaped Décor Pillow comes in four playful styles: Watermelon, Lime, Lemon and Strawberry. Made with a 100 percent polyester shell and fill, each one combines soft, plush comfort with vibrant colors and lifelike details that bring a tropical touch to your home. Even better, they're suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, meaning you can toss them on the back porch, bring them along for a road trip or simply use them inside to brighten up your favorite cozy corner.

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As for which ones steal our hearts most, it's hard not to want all four fruity styles, though we can't get over the whimsical charm both the Lemon wedge and Lime slice pillows would bring when styled throughout the home. In terms of size, however, each one varies slightly, with Watermelon and Lemon measuring 10-by-16 inches, Lime measuring 13.5 inches in diameter, and Strawberry coming in at 13.7-by-16 inches.

If you're thinking of snagging a couple for yourself, keep in mind that each pillow should be spot-cleaned, not tossed in the washing machine or dryer. That said, these pillows are Oeko-Tex Certified, meaning they've been independently tested for harmful substances and meet strict textile safety standards. 

Just don't sleep on your favorite one; these suckers are gone for good once the week is up. And if you really like what you see, don't miss out on Aldi's colorful new suncatchers and gorgeous three-tier wooden plant stand either.

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