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Lodi, California, celebrated July 4 the same way it always does: enjoying food, music and community capped off with a fireworks show over Lake Lodi. But this year, residents had an extra reason to party, and not just because the day also marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In June, the Central Valley town of 65,000 residents was named America's Favorite Small Town of 2026 as a result of a nationwide competition conducted by Parade and Steller, the platform that connects travel videos to trip planning and booking. Lodi, an under-the-radar star in California's wine country and the most diverse winegrowing region in the U.S., prevailed in the competition against more than 300 towns

The morning of July 4, Lodi residents kicked off the day with the town's annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast. At 4 p.m., thousands of residents and visitors gathered at Lodi Lake for the evening festivities, including live music, food trucks, Kids Zone activities, swimming and kayaking, and a fireworks finale over the lake.

As part of this celebration, Parade & Steller hosted the America's Favorite Small Town Celebration Zone, where attendees posed for pictures before a vintage postcard-inspired backdrop and received complimentary commemorative T-shirts, hats, stickers, and buttons featuring the official winner badge, along with an assortment of patriotic swag. The activation was one of the most popular attractions of the evening, with long lines and enthusiastic community participation.

"The response from our community has been incredible," says Wes Rhea of Visit Lodi. "People were genuinely excited to celebrate this recognition together, and seeing families proudly wearing the commemorative shirts and taking photos throughout the evening reinforced that this honor belongs to the entire community. It was the perfect way to celebrate both our country and Lodi."

King Charles III was finally reunited with his son Prince Harry last week, after weeks of something approaching a briefing war between royal staff, Harry's team, and the press.

Their expected reunion seemed on the brink of falling through right up until the last moment, when Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed Harry, his wife Meghan Markle, and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to tea at Highgrove, the king's beloved country home.

It was the first time in four years that Charles saw his grandchildren, and marked only the second time that he has met his granddaughter Lilibet Diana.

However, the royal reunion did not come about without certain conditions being met—and the most important one, according to sources close to Charles, was that Harry and Meghan were not to leak any details about the meeting at Highgrove.

Charles “wanted the meeting but was adamant it must be kept private", according to the source.

This means no photographs released to the public, or any other information about the get-together. We don't even know how long the Sussexes hung out at Highgrove.

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Meanwhile a source close to the Sussexes said that 7-year-old Archie and 5-year-old Lilibet were "very excited about seeing their grandfather", but that the meeting did not come about without phone calls from a "rather frantic Harry to his father's aides, trying to make this happen."

Harry is currently carrying out a series of engagements in the UK relating to the one year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.

There's been no sign of Meghan and the kids, who are keeping on the down-low after Harry learned that taxpayer-funded police protection had been denied to himself and his family by the UK government.

But it's possible that Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet accompanied Harry to the late Princess Diana's ancestral home of Althorp House after accepting an invitation extended by Diana's brother Earl Spencer.

Harry was seeing leaving the 13,000 acre estate on Friday, raising the possibility that he was joined there by his wife and children.

It was previously reported that Harry and Meghan were planning on bringing Archie and Lilibet to visit Diana's grave, which is located on an island island at the centre of an ornamental lake in the depths of the estate.

The late Princess of Wales would have been 65 on July 1.

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Harry was a guest on an episode of the Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast yesterday, during which he opened up about his relationship with Archie and Lilibet.

"Kids remind you not to take yourself too seriously," he said, adding that the "resilience" of children is "amazing."

"The way that they view life is so incredibly refreshing," he said. "If a day is hard, one thing I will do is always squeeze my kids [...] extra tight."

A few days before appearing on the podcast, Harry attended a charity event in support of Scotty's Little Soldiers.

He was asked by 9-year-old Poppy what makes him laugh on a difficult day.

“You know what, sometimes it’s just a difficult day," the 41-year-old duke said. "It’s not always possible to laugh.

"But my dog makes me laugh, my children make me laugh. And if I need to laugh, I’ll probably put something really funny on the television.”

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Andrew Ridgeley rose to stardom alongside George Michael in Wham!, but the '80s music dynamo is back on the red carpet after living the quiet life.

Ridgeley, 63, became a music star with Michael thanks to Wham!'s hit songs like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Everything She Wants." After the group broke up, Ridgeley eventually eschewed the spotlight, choosing to live a quieter life. But in a new red carpet appearance for a special screening of Wham! 10 Days In China at Soho House in London, England, Ridgeley made it clear he's doing better than ever. Looking tan and healthy, the music man smiled as he promoted the new film.

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Wham! 10 Days in China is a new documentary that follows the English musical duo's 1985 visit to China. At the time, China was uncharted territory for pop musicians. The film follows Ridgeley and Michael as they hit tour spots like Beijing and Guangzhou, and features several current interviews with Ridgeley as he reflects on the experience.

Check out the trailer below:

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Michael died in 2016 from a combination of heart and liver disease at age 63. However, one of his most beloved songs with Ridgeley, "Last Christmas," climbs the charts each holiday season. Over the 2025 Christmas holiday, "Last Christmas" topped the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for multiple weeks, Billboard reported.

In response to the tune hitting a new No. 2 high on the U.S.-based Billboard Hot 100. Ridgeley told Billboard that the song is now “beloved by all generations."

He cited “the special place the song occupies in so many hearts and one that George Michael would have been immensely proud of."

In May, Michael was posthumously honored with the Academy Fellowship, the highest honor from The Ivors Academy. The award recognizes an individual who has created an unforgettable, lasting impact with their music. It was Ridgeley who appeared at the ceremony and spoke candidly about how much the moment would have meant to Michael.

Ridgeley told NME that Michael “would have been immensely proud to have been counted amongst some of the artists and the songwriters, whose music he grew up with and which formed him as a songwriter.”

“It would have meant an awful lot to him over a lot of other awards,” he added.

Check out Rigeley's appearance below:

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Over three decades ago, glam metal band Warrant released a career-defining track that would go on to be considered a rock anthem, influencing music fans globally. And now, that song is back at the top of people's radars after it featured in a top TV show.

"Cherry Pie" is a quintessential hair metal epic that has gained a new audience after it featured in an iconic episode of Off Campus, a hockey romance series that took Prime Video viewers by storm. During the show, Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) sings the beloved track during a karaoke night.

Since the premiere on May 13, 2026, fans have been begging for an official release of Bright's cover, and a month later, Island Records delivered, releasing the song onto streaming platforms on July 10, 2026.

"When I tell you I ran so quick to my Spotify to add this version!!" one fan commented.

Another wrote, "Everything I needed and more."

As well as being a hit among Off Campus fans, Bright's cover has seen chart success. The song debuted at No. 15 on the iTunes chart and the 19-year-old actress has racked up over 3.5 million monthly streams on Spotify.

Bright also got the seal of approval from the OGs themselves, with Warrant sharing their thoughts on Cherry Pie's revival.

"I'm glad that the producers and the actors and writers are having fun with it. It's awesome that they're not scared to get a little edgy, push the boundaries, and it's working," guitarist Erik Turner told TODAY Australia, explaining that he didn't know that the song would be featured in the show. "It's great entertainment. Everybody's having fun with it. We're having fun with it, and we're so stoked."

Further showing their support for Bright and Off Campus, the band posted an Instagram video of Turner jamming along to the karaoke scene.

"Still surreal, hearing Cherry Pie featured in 'Off Campus,'" the caption read. "ET had to pick up the guitar for this one."

Cherry Pie was released as the lead single on Warrant's album of the same name. Upon its initial release, the track peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Weedeater is heading back on the road for an extensive run in 2026.

The North Carolina metal band announced the final dates of its 2026 U.S. tour, which will take the group across the country throughout September and October. Zeke, Royal Thunder and Yes Ma'am will join the band for different portions of the newly announced schedule.

"Stoked to head out again in Sept & Oct with our old friends," Weedeater wrote on Instagram alongside the tour poster. The band also encouraged fans to secure tickets quickly, warning that some dates were already approaching capacity.

The run begins Sept. 17 in Lexington, Ky., before continuing through cities including Austin, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Royal Thunder and Yes Ma'am will appear throughout the first portion, while Zeke joins the lineup beginning Oct. 1 in San Jose, Calif.

Three shows in Davenport, Iowa, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Memphis, Tenn., will feature Weedeater supporting GWAR. The band will also headline the fourth day of Emissions From the Monolith in Youngstown, Ohio, on Oct. 11 before concluding the tour Oct. 17 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Weedeater formed in Wilmington, N.C., around 1998 after bassist and vocalist Dave "Dixie" Collins' former band Buzzov-en came to an end. Collins joined forces with guitarist Dave "Shep" Shepherd, beginning a partnership that has remained at the center of Weedeater for nearly three decades.

The group developed a distinctive mix of sludge, doom and stoner metal, earning a dedicated following through its heavy sound and relentless touring. Its 2007 album God Luck and Good Speed, recorded with producer Steve Albini, became one of the band's most significant releases.

Weedeater currently consists of Collins, Shepherd and drummer Ramzi Ateyeh. The newly announced shows follow the band's earlier 2026 tour with Conan and Telekinetic Yeti, continuing another busy year on the road.

• Sept. 17 – Lexington, Ky. – Green Lantern
• Sept. 18 – St. Louis, Mo. – Golden Record
• Sept. 19 – Davenport, Iowa – Capitol Theatre
• Sept. 20 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Intersection
• Sept. 22 – Memphis, Tenn. – Satellite Music Hall
• Sept. 23 – Austin, Texas – Far Out Lounge
• Sept. 24 – El Paso, Texas – Lowbrow Palace
• Sept. 25 – Tucson, Ariz. – 191 Toole
• Sept. 26 – Jacumba Springs, Calif. – Jacumba Hotel
• Sept. 28 – San Diego, Calif. – The Casbah
• Sept. 29 – Costa Mesa, Calif. – The Wayfarer
• Sept. 30 – Fresno, Calif. – Mario's
• Oct. 1 – San Jose, Calif. – The Ritz
• Oct. 2 – Sacramento, Calif. – Colonial Theatre
• Oct. 4 – Seattle, Wash. – El Corazon
• Oct. 5 – Boise, Idaho – Shrine Ballroom
• Oct. 7 – Colorado Springs, Colo. – Black Sheep
• Oct. 8 – Lawrence, Kan. – The Bottleneck
• Oct. 10 – Chicago, Ill. – WC Social Club
• Oct. 11 – Youngstown, Ohio – Westside Bowl
• Oct. 13 – Rochester, N.Y. – Montage Music Hall
• Oct. 14 – Reading, Pa. – Reverb
• Oct. 15 – Washington, D.C. – Black Cat
• Oct. 17 – Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Boneyard

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When temperatures are nearing triple digits and even the evenings feel warm, it's time to break out your favorite lightweight sleepwear to keep you cool and comfortable all night long. If you've been looking for a flowy, breezy option to wear while sleeping, napping, or lounging at home, Walmart's latest flash deal is worth a look. The Mintreus Nightgown is a top-rated option that comes in over 20 colors, and it's marked down to nearly 45% off right now.  

Originally $27, this bestselling nightgown is now on sale for just $15 in all color options. You can shop it in a wide variety of shades and prints, including classic neutrals, bright jewel tones, heart print, tie dye, floral patterns, and more. 

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Made from 95% rayon and 5% spandex, this nightgown is designed to feel breathable, airy, and soft against the skin. It has short sleeves, a classic V-neck, and a loose, flowy fit that allows you to move easily and freely, no matter how much you toss and turn. The three-stripe detailing at the sleeves and the colored neckline adds a cute touch of style, while the lightweight, stretchy fabric provides optimal comfort for warm summer nights or hot sleepers. 

Available in sizes small to 3XL, the cozy nightgown is made to fit true to size. It's also super easy to care for, thanks to its machine-washable. Just wash it in a gentle cycle in cold water, and tumble dry it on low heat. The brand recommends avoiding bleach to keep it soft and looking like new. 

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The Mintreus nightgown is a favorite among Walmart shoppers, with over 975 five-star ratings. One reviewer said it's "very comfortable and incredibly soft", while another highlighted the "roomy," relaxed fit. A third buyer said the "comfy" design and "breathable" material make it ideal for warm weather. 

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If you're in need of comfy, flowy sleepwear that you can wear comfortably without breaking into a sweat all summer long, look no further than this ultra-comfortable short-sleeve nightgown. It's lightweight, airy, and available in dozens of colors and prints to suit any style. Pick one (or two!) up while it's still just $15 at Walmart. 

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Iron Maiden is making a major change to its iconic music catalog.

Pophouse Entertainment and Iron Maiden have entered into an agreement for the Björn Ulvaeus-founded firm to own a stake in the metal music legends' catalog.

The sale also includes the band's eponymous ghoul mascot, Eddie, with the intention of starting a digital universe inspired by the gaunt figure that's been the band's concept album cover main character since their 1980 self-titled release.

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Previously, Pophouse was known for brokering similar deals with ABBA and KISS for their music catalogs and brands. While the exact number has not been disclosed in the announcement published by Variety, the breaking report notes that it's a 50% "stake" in the British heavy metal band's "publishing and master music rights, and the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights." In comparison, the KISS deal was publicized to be upward of $300 million in Pophouse's acquisition. They also own stakes in rights for Tina Turner, and Cyndi Lauper.

Fans might be wondering what this means for Iron Maiden's footprint in pop culture and Eddie's future in digital media. When sales like this happen, there's a vibe of concern that more rock titans are selling out. The band's manager, Rod Smallwood, assured that's not the case: “I am very excited about our relationship with Pophouse and the ability we now have to pursue, facilitate, and finance our many plans and dreams quicker than we ever hoped."

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The sale emphasizes an investment in immersive experiences for fans, led by Eddie, to take them throughout the band's musical eras in various projects like their Infinite Dreams Museum, inspired by their book, and Knebworth's EddFest.

Smallwood continued, "The interest in the band has never been bigger, and this strategic partnership, which we’ve been quietly working together on now for over a year, has already had results with the progress on the Infinite Dreams Museum and the filming of the current show. The fans can be assured there is a great deal more to come for Maiden, and Eddie will rule, OK!!”

Iron Maiden will celebrate 50 years with an induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame later this year as they expand their legacy through this deal.

There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.

Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.

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Caleb Groen won his ninth consecutive game, earning $20,000 and pushing his 9-day running total to $240,500.

Khalid Kurji is a cleantech funder from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Patience Bruce is a real estate title examiner from Medford, Wisconsin.

Caleb Groen is a law and policy student originally from Thousand Oaks, California.

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Final Jeopardy today was in the category "HISTORIC BOOKS"

The clue: "Ann Eliza Webb, an ex-spouse of this man, penned an exposé about the experience titled "Wife No.19'"

The answer: "Who is Brigham Young?"

Once again, Groen proved to be undefeated, walking into FJ at the end of the DJ round with a runaway lead of $23,000, far exceeding the totals of fellow contestants Kurji and Bruce, who had $8,400 and $9,400, respectively. 

While Groen did not answer FJ correctly (“Who is…Nabokov?), it didn’t matter, as he took a $3,000 hit from his wager for a final total of $20,000. Bruce nearly gave Groen a run for his money, however, answering correctly, and adding her wager of $9,400 for a total of $18,800, cutting it pretty close. Kurji also answered incorrectly with “Who is Hugh Hefner,” and after wagering nearly all his winnings, he walked away in third place with a symbolic $1.

Groen will be back on Wednesday for attempt number 10.

Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!

Jeopardy! will come back on Wednesday, June 15, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch.

Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.

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Nancy McKeon, who skyrocketed to fame back in the ’80s as tough-talking Jo Polniaczek on The Facts of Life, is honoring her onscreen husband, Scott Bryce, after his death.

McKeon, 60, rose to international stardom as Jo, a student who transferred to the all-girls Eastland School on the legendary sitcom alongside Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, and Lisa Whelchel. She became a frequent face in TV movies, and when the aughts hit, she starred for several years on the police series The Division. In 2018, she took a spin on the dance floor on Dancing With the Stars. But one of the climaxes of her character's role on the series was her marriage to Rick Bronner, played by Bryce, who died earlier this week at 68 after a long cancer battle.

Today, McKeon made a rare appearance on social media to honor Bryce's memory.

"Am incredibly sad to learn that we have lost the lovely an talented Scott Bryce…💔
…as a fan, I loved watching his work on the soap opera As the World Turns, and when our writers on FOL wanted to cast the man that Jo would eventually marry, I quickly and enthusiastically asked that they please consider Scotty…🤗his talent won them over as well!
…an absolute privilege and am forever grateful for such beautiful memories…💜
…his son @jdotbryce wrote such an incredible tribute to his dad…my love and prayers to your family 💙🙏," McKeon captioned a fun throwback photo set of the duo walking down the aisle on the hit '80s sitcom.

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McKeon is aging with grace these days. The brunette beauty hit the opening night afterparty for the play “Pen Pals” at the West Bank Cafe at the tail end of 2024 in New York, and didn’t look all that different from her days at the Eastland School!

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While beloved star Charlotte Rae passed away in 2018, all McKeon’s fellow Eastland students are thriving. Lisa Whelchel, who played snooty Blair Warner, is thriving as a grandmother, while Kim Fields, who played the iconic Tootie, hasn’t aged a bit and still gathers people together each week for what she calls REFRESHreset, which focuses on breathwork. Mindy Cohn, who played the lovable Natalie, is currently in a professional renaissance, starring on Palm Royale alongside the legendary Carol Burnett. Now that’s a success story if we’ve ever heard one!

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"No, I never met Elvis," Mick Jagger admitted in a wide-ranging interview on the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast.

The Rolling Stones' lead singer had a simple explanation for why his path never crossed with the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The reason came down to a bit of cautionary advice from a Beatle and a classic case of conflicting rock history.

"The Daily Mirror, an English tabloid that still exists, you always did publicity with the Daily Mirror, and the Beatles did it," Jagger began telling Conan O'Brien in the July 13 episode. "There was a journalist, I can't remember his name, very famous at the time. And he took the Beatles in Los Angeles to visit with Elvis. There's pictures of this. They went up to Elvis's house and his pool."

O'Brien chimed in that he remembered hearing about the visit. George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr walked into Presley's house, and he was watching TV and playing bass guitar. However, all four of the Beatles were high on drugs and told different versions of the events. It was Lennon's version that Jagger heard.

"I remember John telling me, 'Yeah, you know, you should never meet your heroes. I would never meet Elvis, Mick, if I were you,'" Jagger recalled. "And so I didn't; I took John's advice, which was really stupid of me, really. I would have loved to have met Elvis!"

Jagger went on to explain that Lennon told him the story of meeting Elvis Presley many times, emphasizing how "disappointed" he was.

"It sort of put me off," he said. "So I wanted my Elvis to myself -- my version of Elvis."

"I didn't want my version of Elvis shattered like John's was," he added. "But maybe my Elvis would have been different."

The Beatles met the King on August 27, 1965, and many of the details O'Brien heard were later corroborated by Priscilla Presley, who was there. She also claimed that the five of them engaged in an hours-long jam session after Presley brought out his bass guitar. Despite what Lennon may have told Jagger later, Priscilla said that Lennon and McCartney even invited Presley back to their Benedict Canyon house. He didn't go, but members of his inner circle did.

"When they returned, they said that John wanted Elvis to know that without him there would be no Beatles," Priscilla said.

Jagger missed out on meeting his idol because he took a friend's disillusioned advice to "never meet your heroes." Instead, Jagger chose to protect his idealized version of the King of Rock 'n' Roll rather than risk disappointment. While only the people who were in the room will ever know for sure what happened that day, history suggests Lennon's negative account may have been exaggerated.

Love Island USA season 8 has officially come to an end, with Trinity and Bryce being crowned this year's winning couple. But between Kenzie’s splits, movie night, the KC and Aniya drama with Titi and couples beefing in the villa, there was a lot of drama accompanied by challenges, makeout sessions and fun bikini fashion, of course. But now that the season is over, we’re all wondering what’s next for our new favorite batch of islanders. While the core four and their men have just left the villa, already following each other and other islanders on social media, the Islanders who exited before them are quickly making moves. Jen and Gal released a fun photo shoot two days ago, with Jen pictured pouring coffee on Gal, making him scrub floors and tying him to a surfboard. 

Kenzie Annis, on the other hand, has already released a statement via Instagram about her time in Fiji. “Feeling so blessed and thankful after this amazing experience! God is truly amazing! I love ALL my Love Island season 8 fam!!!! Jeremiah 29:11 – ’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” the 24-year-old islander said in her post.

So, what’s next for Kenzie and her splits? Tomorrow, July 15, she’ll be guest starring on Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast. “DADDY GANG GUESS WHO WE’RE PULLING FOR A CHAT,” they captioned in an Instagram post. Cooper officially launched her podcast in 2018 and since then the show has catapulted, with her interviewing top celebrities and figures like Michelle Obama, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, Simone Biles and so many more stars. She’s also talked with past islanders, like Amaya Espinal, Rob Rausch, Huda Mustafa and Leah Kateb.

While there are very few details about Cooper’s upcoming episode with Annis, we can expect to hear all about the islander’s experience on the show. During her time on the island, she befriended islanders like Jen and Aniya, but she was coupled up with her pick of men, including Zach, Corbin, Caleb and Dylan. Kenzie gave fans and viewers some insight into her current relationship with Dylan on Love Island USA’s Aftersun. “I do want to put a label on it of some kind, that we are exclusive, and let people know that,” she said. Tune into Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast on YouTube tomorrow to hear all about her time in Fiji, her budding romance, friendships with the girls and more.

The Amity Affliction has some exciting news for their American fans.

The Australian metal band revealed on Instagram on Tuesday morning that they will be going on tour around the United States this November to support their latest project, House of Cards, which was released on April 24.

Starting on Halloween night in Cincinnati, The Amity Affliction will be visiting multiple states around the U.S., including New York, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada and more, before wrapping up the string of shows in Portland on Nov. 28. Special guests include BlessTheFall, Orthodox and Buried in Spring.

The U.S. leg of their tour will start a little more than two weeks before the Europe/UK leg concludes, which ends at the O2 Academy in Bristol on Oct. 13. The European shows were announced in February, two months before House of Cards was released, and are expected to kick off this September. In February, they went on a regional tour around Australia.

"We're a regional band," frontman Joey Birch told Rolling Stone Australia earlier this year. "We started in Gympie. Those kids don't go to every show. When you go there, it means more."

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The Amity Affliction, which currently consists of Birch, Dan Brown and Jonathan Reeves, formed in 2003 in Gympie, a small town in Southeast Australia, by Ahren Stringer and Troy Brady during their final year of high school. The band was named and inspired by a close friend, who passed away in a car accident at 17 years old. By 2007, both Stringer and Brady left the band to pursue other projects, and have had a rotating lineup since. Birch has been a member since 2004, while Brown joined in 2012 as a touring musician and Reeves joined last year.

Since their formation 23 years ago, The Amity Affliction has released nine studio albums, with House of Cards being their most recent project. They are known for their highly personal songs, often dealing with the themes of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and death.

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House of Cards has served as a new era for Birch and the band. Birch dealt with the death of his mother and used this new project to process his emotions. He says that House of Cards has songs with some of the most confronting lyrics he has ever written.

"It was honest in that I believed in what I was making, but it wasn't honest in the sense of being true to how I was actually feeling," Birch told Rolling Stone Australia. "I think my big argument was that House of Cards started so nice. The first line of 'Heaven Sent' is a very nasty, sad line. I was like, 'I don't know if that's the foot to put forward.'"

Tickets for the United States leg of their upcoming tour will go on sale this Friday at 10 am local time. Fans can go to The Amity Affliction's official website for more information and to purchase tickets. House of Cards is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Mitch McConnell’s recent ‘proof of life’ photo doesn’t seem to be doing its job. The Senator was hospitalized a month ago on June 14 after suffering a fall that left him briefly unconscious. And then…nothing. Radio silence. As the days went by, the conspiracies grew. 

That is, until McConnell shared a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, from his hospital bed. Claiming that he was on the mend after a brief battle with a “mild case of pneumonia” and that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older,” it seemed like the mystery was solved. Or was it?

Prominent politicians and celebrities have since posited their own conspiracy theories that McConnell’s photo is an AI hoax meant to trick the public into believing that he’s awake, alert, and alive. 

Earlier this week, republican Senator Ron Johnson stoked the fire by saying, “I’ve just heard from some other sources that was an older photo. So I really don’t know. I haven’t talked to Mitch. I certainly wish he and his family well. I hope he can recover,” while appearing on the conservative media channel Real America’s Voice. 

The questions didn’t stop there. A slew of social media speculation sparked a seemingly endless series of faux photos of McConnell. Political commentator Glenn Beck shared a carousel of mock pics on Instagram featuring the same hospital bed setup, but with very different subjects (Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, Tupac, and Elvis). Beck captioned his post, “It’s amazing how many people I’ve had 20 minute conversations with in the past few days! Thankfully, they all had today’s newspaper to prove it.” 

Jimmy Kimmelposted a now-viral photo of his own head superimposed on McConnell’s body, writing, “For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great.” 

The Daily Show’sJon Stewartalso had plenty to say on the matter: “McConnell was the one who suddenly disappeared for a month and nobody heard from him, to the point where the governor of his own state was asking for proof of life. Which coincidentally, we got yesterday.”

Stewart continues with a sarcastically biting, “Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the totally believable evidence that Mitch McConnell is not only alive, but the happiest boy in the hospital.” He then showed his own fake photos of McConnell and his wife, saying, “Here they are at Splash Mountain, and then apparently they climbed the spire of the Empire State Building and renewed their vows. And then, let’s say went to a World Cup game.” 

Of course, the memes and doctored photos kept coming. A steady stream of posts on Instagram and X features celebrities from JFK to Bernie Sanders sitting in McConnell’s hospital room, holding newspapers, and making catchy quips. And then there were the Reddit posts.

On a recent Reddit thread, commenters wrote, “You’re trying to put forward a ‘proof of life’ photo, yeah, either way, it’s a bad idea. Now we’ve more questions as this Weekend at Mitch’s sense over the entire situation is just weird in every sense”, “I think it’s a real, older photo of him with his wife that they AI-ed the newspaper into,” and, “The only entity that is apparently not skeptical of this news is the mainstream media in the U.S.” 

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Finding a lip product that checks every box isn't easy. Some formulas deliver rich color but leave lips feeling dry, while others add plenty of shine but only last an hour or two.

One of the most talked-about lip launches from Rihanna's beauty brand has shoppers raving. The latest update gives shoppers even more ways to wear a formula that many beauty gurus already keep within arm's reach.

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Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick has officially expanded, with fresh shades now available at Ulta, giving fans even more options for their makeup bags. The glossy lip color sells for $27 and has earned a devoted following by combining the rich color of lipstick with the juicy shine of lip gloss.

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The newest additions include Sweet Whiskey, a rich mahogany; Birthday Suit, a peachy nude; Black'r Berry, a deep berry; and two more wearable neutrals, Lu$t Bunny, a rosy nude; and Mightnight Ballerina, a plum brown.

Shoppers say the formula feels just as good as it looks. One reviewer wrote, "I need a lifetime supply," while others rave about how moisturizing it feels throughout the day.

Related: Bath & Body Works' Cult-Favorite Scents Are Coming to Ulta Beauty

The formula is packed with skincare-inspired ingredients including squalane, vitamin E, shea butter and kiwi oil, helping lock in moisture while creating a comfortable, non-sticky finish. Fenty Beauty says it keeps lips hydrated for up to eight hours.

Gloss Bomb Stix wears like a hybrid of lipstick and gloss, delivering medium pigment with a high-shine finish. Swipe it on for a bolder color or dab it lightly for a softer, balm-like look.

Since launching Fenty Beauty in 2017, Rihanna has built the brand around inclusive, high-performing products that work across a wide range of skin tones. From its groundbreaking foundation range to its bestselling lip products, Fenty Beauty has become one of the beauty industry's most recognizable brands.

The new Gloss Bomb Stix shades continue that approach by offering everyday colors that work for everything from a natural daytime look to a more dramatic evening makeup routine.

If you've been searching for a lip product that adds color without sacrificing moisture, these new shades should be on your radar. Between the glossy finish, comfortable wear and growing lineup of flattering colors, it's easy to see why so many shoppers are already saying they'll need more than one.

Related: This Hydrating Skincare Product at Ulta Has Shoppers Enamored: 'I Will Never Be Without'

We're officially in the peak days of sunmmer, bringing with it climbing temperatures and high humidity throughout most of the U.S.

As most people continue to fend off the grueling summer heat, Starbucks has just gave consumers the ultimate seasonal escape with their brand-new line of Blended Energy Refreshers.

Though previously announced earlier this year, Starbucks has officially added the new line of beverages to their menu starting July 14.

Made with a mix of either lemonade or coconut milk, the Blended Energy Refreshers is then combined with cool ice and actual pieces of fruit, giving fans the most refreshing summer beverage they could hope to order on a hot summer day.

As per the company's announcement, the new Blended Energy Refreshers specifically include the following flavors:

• Blended Passionfruit Guava Lemonade Energy Refresher: "Available for a limited time, customers can enjoy the new flavor as a handcrafted Passionfruit Guava Refresher with popping mango-pineapple flavored pearls, or blended with lemonade for a smooth, frozen sip in the Blended Passionfruit Guava Lemonade Energy Refresher."
• Blended Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Energy Refresher: "combines mango and dragonfruit flavors with real dragonfruit pieces, lemonade and ice for a bright, refreshing sip."
• Blended Mango Strawberry Lemonade Energy Refresher: "sweet mango and juicy strawberry flavors, blended with real strawberry pieces, lemonade and ice."
• Blended Pink Energy Drink: "Sweet strawberry and açaí flavors are blended with real strawberry pieces, coconutmilk and ice."

Like most new menu additions from the hit coffee chain, the debut of Starbucks' latest menu items have been met with significant praise across social media.

"Oh I'm obsessed," wrote one user on Instagram.

"So excited!!" added another.

As delicious as these new beverages no doubt sound, it's likely that the Energy Refreshers will remain on Starbucks' menu for a limited time this summer season. So if you're looking for a cool way to escape the heat, don't miss your chance to grab yours today!

Walls of Jericho's 10-year album drought is nearly over.

The beloved Detroit metalcore band has announcedSystem Error: Humanity, its first new studio album since 2016's No One Can Save You From Yourself. The record is scheduled to arrive Nov. 13 through Napalm Records, marking the group's long-awaited return to full-length releases.

The announcement arrived alongside the album's first single, "The Ascent," and an accompanying music video directed by Mateo Torres. Released on July 14, the song offers an early look at the aggressive, breakdown-heavy sound the band will bring to the new record.

Frontwoman Candace Buckingham described System Error: Humanity as the group's "raw, unapologetic, and most aggressive record to date." She explained that the band wanted to capture the intensity of its live shows rather than create something overly polished in the studio.

The lyrics explore conformity, distraction and the pressure to constantly perform for other people. Buckingham said the album is ultimately about taking control of where people place their attention and refusing to let outside noise determine how they live.

"At its core, this album is about reclaiming your attention," she said in a statement. "Kill the noise. Reclaim yourself."

Buckingham said "The Ascent" focuses on confronting uncomfortable truths and accepting the discipline required for personal growth. Its tense guitars, forceful vocals and heavy final breakdown set the tone for what listeners can expect from the rest of the album.

System Error: Humanity was produced and engineered by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou alongside Zach Weeks, with mastering handled by Nick Townsend. Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe and The Red Chord vocalist Guy Kozowyk will also make guest appearances on the record.

Walls of Jericho formed in Detroit in the late 1990s and became known for combining metallic riffs with the urgency of hardcore punk. Albums including The Bound Feed the Gagged and With Devils Amongst Us All helped establish the band as an influential force in the heavy music scene.

Although the group has not released a full-length album in a decade, it has remained active through live performances and festival appearances. Its upcoming album now begins a new chapter while keeping the confrontational sound and message that have defined Walls of Jericho for years.

1. True Til' Death
2. Beginning
3. The Flame
4. The Ascent
5. Broken Mouths Can't Speak (feat. D Randall Blythe)
6. Untouchable
7. Rise
8. Agency
9. Unchained
10. The End Before
11. Humanity (feat. Guy Kozowyk)
12. Borrowed Ground
13. Last Judgement
14. A Brighter Fire (feat. Patsy Puopolo, Matthew Ruby)
15. The Reckoning

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Summer is officially here, which means we are all looking for a quick escape from the everyday grind. If a tropical vacation isn't in your budget this month, Trader Joe’s has the next best thing. The grocery chain just dropped a brand-new frozen treat that brings the beach straight to your kitchen.

The brand-new Passion Fruit Guava Bars cost just $2.99 a box and are hitting the freezer aisle just in time for the heat wave. Perfect for hot days by the pool, these seasonal treats are about to become your new favorite dessert. Here is everything you need to know before you grab a box.

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Each 16-fluid-ounce box comes packed with major tropical flavor. The bars feature two distinct layers: a sweet, floral guava puree on one side, and a bright, tangy passion fruit juice on the other. It is a classic flavor pairing that balances sweet and tart perfectly.

Following standard Trader Joe's tradition, the ingredient list is totally clean. You won't find any artificial flavors or synthetic dyes here. Instead, that bright color comes from natural ingredients like beets and turmeric.

On top of that, they are completely vegan and kosher, making them perfect for summer parties. Pro-tip from the TJ's crew: drop one of these bars straight into a glass of chilled Prosecco for an instant summer cocktail.

Related: 5 Best Produce Items To Buy at Trader Joe's (and 4 To Skip)

Shoppers are already stocking their freezers with these tropical bars, and the early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive.

One Reddit user called them "BOMB," while another said they were "the last package" left at their local Trader Joe's after the freezer had been picked over. Plenty of commenters also said they couldn't wait to try them, especially if they're already fans of passion fruit and guava.

Not everyone had the same take on the flavor, though. A few shoppers said they loved the sweet guava half but found the passion fruit side much tarter than expected.

One Instagram reviewer also described them as a refreshing treat for hot summer days, but said they wished the overall flavor was a little sweeter. Even so, most agree they're a fun seasonal freezer find that's worth tossing into your cart while they're around.

If you're looking for an easy way to cool off this summer, these limited-time bars are worth adding to your next Trader Joe's haul. At $2.99 a box, they're an inexpensive excuse to treat yourself before they disappear from freezer shelves.

Related: This New Ready-to-Drink Latte Has Shoppers Saying They'll Be 'Sipping on These All Summer'

As the summer heat intensifies, it becomes harder and harder to keep your beverages ice cold. Natural Light has an exciting solution to the sweltering sun.

The beer company has created what they’re calling a CoolShed, a shed-sized cooler that uses solar panels to keep beverages cold.

Starting today until Friday, July 31st, anyone 21+ in the US can enter for a chance to win their very own CoolShed, which comes with what the company calls a “lifetime’s worth of beer money.” In the fine print, this consists of a $15,531.60 prepaid card, which is eligible to purchase two 24-packs of Natural Light a month for thirty-five years, the equivalent of 840 cases.

To enter, fans must provide their first and last name, date of birth, zip code, and email. The first 500 who submit their information will receive what Natural Light calls “beer money,” which is a $15 prepaid card.

The announcement included a YouTube video that shows a man mowing a lawn with the narrator stating, “Since the dawn of time, the sun's scorching rays have plagued thirsty do-it-yourselfers, making every job harder and every beer hotter during the long, sweltering days of summer.”

It shows the interior and exterior of the walk-in CoolShed. The company claims it features 250 cu. ft. of cooling space, an insulating aluminum composite interior, heavy-duty shelving, and monocrystalline solar panels.

“The CoolShed is a first in home refrigeration technology harnessing natural light from the sun and transforming it into a lifetime's worth of ice cold natural light beer,” the narrator said in the video.

Only one winner will be chosen for the CoolShed and “lifetime’s worth of beer.”

A top album of the 1990s is charting again almost 30 years after its initial release.

This week, John Mellencamp's The Best That I Could Do 1978–1988 returned to the charts as the beloved heartland rock singer kicks off his long-anticipated greatest hits tour.

The compilation album was originally released on Nov. 18, 1997 and features a selection of the musician's top tracks, spanning over a decade of his career. Songs like "I Need a Lover," "Ain't Even Done with the Night," and "Lonely Ol' Night" make up the 14-song album, in addition to a previously unreleased song titled "Without Expression" to close out the record.

First charting on Dec. 6, 1997, around three weeks after its release date, The Best That I Could Do 1978–1988 has reentered the Billboard 200 29 years later, placing at No. 120.

Marking the end of his contract with Mercury Records ahead of his move to Columbia Records, the album was a poignant tribute to the career-defining decade.

At the start of his career, Mellencamp went by the stage name Johnny Cougar, as dictated by his then-manager at MCA Records. The singer's manager believed that his birth name wasn't a name that was fit for a rock star. After MCA dropped him because of poor sales, Mellencamp began adopting the name John Cougar Mellencamp, before dropping the Cougar moniker and going by his real name starting in 1991.

On July 10, 2026, the Grammy-winning singer kicked off the " Dancing Words — The Greatest Hits Tour" at the Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, MI. The epic 26-track setlist featured his latest and greatest hits, including 2014's "Lawless Times," 1986's "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)," and 1982's "Jack & Diane," a song that Mellencamp famously said he isn't a fan of.

The tour runs through Aug. 12 and stops in major cities across the U.S.

Related: 1958 Hit, Sent Into Space, Ranked Among the 'Greatest Rock Songs of All Time'

FOX will begin its 2026-27 entertainment season with a lineup of returning drama, game shows, reality shows, animated series and lots of sports on Monday, Sept. 21.

The fall season kicks off with the fan-favorite musical guessing game Celebrity Name That Tune, hosted by Jane Krakowski with new bandleader Robin Thicke returning for another season on Monday, Sept. 21, followed by the Season 2 premiere of game show Celebrity Weakest Link, (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch.  

On Tuesday, Season 2 of the charming and heartfelt series Best Medicine, starring Josh Charles, premieres, followed by the third season of the gripping medical drama Doc, led by Molly Parker with Blair Underwood joining the cast as a new series regular.

Television’s No. 1 primetime game show The Floor, hosted by Rob Lowe, begins its sixth season on Wednesday, Sept. 23, followed by the Season Two premiere of million dollar competition series 99 to Beat, hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews.  

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On Thursday, Sept. 24, Hell’s Kitchen makes its historic Season 25 premiere with host Gordon Ramsay, followed by the Season 5 premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, featuring 15 new celebrity recruits testing their mental and physical resolve in the Malaysian jungle.  

The iconic “FOX Animation Domination” Sundaycomedies get a dose of live-action laughs when Animal Control joins the weekend line-up. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, all-new seasons of The Simpsons, Animal Control, Universal Basic Guys and Grimsburg  premiere.  

Additional series to premiere in the 2026-2027 season include Dramas: Baywatch, Memory of A Killer, Murder in a Small Town, The Interrogator; Half-Hour Animated Comedies: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, and Krapopolis; Unscripted:  Crime Scene Kitchen, Don’t Forget The Lyrics,Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, LEGO Masters, Marriage Market, Next Level Baker,Next Level Chef and The Masked Singer.

Related: FOX Announces Fall 2026-2027 Schedule, Including Baywatch Reboot

(All Times ET/PT Except as Noted)

8:00-9:00 P.M.                    Celebrity Name That Tune (Season Six Premiere)                          

9:00-10:00 P.M.                 Celebrity Weakest Link (Season Two Premiere)

8:00-9:00 P.M.                    Best Medicine (Season Two Premiere)

9:00-10:00 P.M.                 Doc (Season Three Premiere)

8:00-9:00 P.M.                    The Floor (Season Six Premiere)

9:00-10:00 P.M.                 99 to Beat (Season Two Premiere)

8:00-9:00 P.M.                    Hell’s Kitchen (Season 25 Premiere)

9:00-10:00 P.M.                 Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Season Five Premiere)

8:00 P.M.-CC ET/ 5:00 P.M.-CC PT       Fox College Football Friday

7:00-10:30 P.M.  ET/4:00-7:30 P.M. PT        Fox Sports Saturday

7:00-7:30 P.M.                   NFL On Fox

7:30-8:00 P.M.                   The OT / FOX Animation Encores

8:00-8:30 P.M.                   The Simpsons (Season 38 Premiere)

8:30-9:00 P.M.                   Animal Control (Season Five Premiere)

9:00-9:30 P.M.                   Universal Basic Guys (Season Three Premiere)

9:30-10:00 P.M.                 Grimsburg (Season Three Premiere)

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