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Hilary Duff's concert stop in Los Angeles had an unlikely twist when a group of women got into a fight.

Duff, a former Disney star, 38, rose to fame as Lizzie McGuire on the children’s network, went on to a successful film career with movies like Agent Cody Banks and A Cinderella Story. She also became a pop star with hits like “Come Clean” and “So Yesterday.” Duff parlayed her career into adulthood, becoming a regular on Younger and the star of How I Met Your Father. Earlier this year, she returned to the charts with a new album,  “luck… or something,” produced with her husband, Matthew Koma.

Now on her "Lucky Me" tour, Duff got a bit of a surprise at the Kia Forum when a group of women got into a brawl in the middle of the concert. Caught on video and shared with TMZ, security had to step in to quiet the brawl.

Check out the video below:

Cat brawl last night at the Kia Forum for the Hilary Duff Lucky Me Tour, in Los Angeles #hilaryduff #luckymetour 💀😂 pic.twitter.com/i97ffp4eVD

— JML (@supjoshie) July 10, 2026

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Hilary Duff Recently Opened Up About Her Troubled Relationship With Sister, Haylie

In the last year, much of the discussion over Duff has been rumors that she and her sister, Haylie Duff, have been estranged for years. In an interview with CBS Mornings, Duff confirmed that a new song on the album, “We Don’t Talk,” is officially about her estranged sister. But she also went a step further, delving into the duo’s estranged relationship.

“It’s definitely about my sister. And just absolutely the most lonely part of my existence is not having my sister in my life at the moment, and really struggled with thinking about including that on the record,” she said, noting that so many people are existing in the world “without their other half.”

Ultimately, Duff said she decided to include it on the record because it’s “her truth,” and it’s just so relatable.

Hilary Duff opens up to @AnthonyMasonCBS about her relationship with her sister, Haylie: “Absolutely the most lonely part of my existence is not having my sister in my life at the moment.”

She shares why she chose to include the song, “We Don’t Talk,” on her new album, "luck…… pic.twitter.com/TchpCTd58L

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 20, 2026 Duff Was Asked if She Hopes Haylie Hears The Song

Duff said she doesn’t think it would help if Haylie heard the song.

“I don’t know if she’ll hear it. I don’t know how she’ll react to it. You know, it is a really personal part of my life that doesn’t get to stay personal. So I might as well say how it is for me, and that’s all I’m trying to do. I’m not trying to say anything bad. It’s literally just my experience — and that’s really all I feel like sharing,” Duff added.

Duff released a video for “Weather for Tennis,” the first song featured on her new record. Her first LP in over a decade thrilled listeners. Click below to watch the stunning video:

Related: Hilary Duff Gets Emotional Confirming the Heartbreaking Truth About Her Relationship With Sister Haylie

A California restaurant is finding itself at the center of a heated parenting debate after introducing a policy aimed at keeping disruptive behavior in check.

According to Today, Chez Xue, a Bay Area restaurant owned by You You Xue, reminds families that while children are welcome, they are expected to respect fellow diners.

"We are not a playground," reads a notice posted on the restaurant's digital menu. The policy asks parents to ensure children remain seated and avoid running, shouting, or banging utensils on tables. Families may also be charged if reckless behavior results in damaged property.

Despite the attention the policy has received online, Xue insists the restaurant isn't targeting children.

"This is not an anti-child campaign," he told the outlet. "We're not banning children. We're not discriminating against children."

Instead, Xue says his frustration is directed at inattentive parents.

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"I think it's the responsibility of the parents to turn to their child and say, 'Hey, we don't do that here,'" he said, adding that if a child continues disruptive behavior, parents should step outside with them until they've calmed down.

The restaurant's website even lists several examples of items that child patrons damaged that the restaurant billed parents for, including a $327.03 credit card machine that was shattered, a table carving that cost $109.38 to repair, and a broken teacup.

For Xue, however, the goal isn't collecting money.

"We're not in the business of making people break things and buy them," he added. "But anything that breaks comes straight out of my pocket."

According to Xue, the policy has dramatically reduced disruptive incidents in the dining room. Online, though, opinions remain divided, with some parents applauding the restaurant for setting clear expectations while others argue the rules are too strict.

"BRAVO on your policy fining families for disruptive children," wrote one patron under one of the restaurant's recent Instagram posts.

Others disagreed. "Society has become so anti-children. Especially for children with disabilities," shared another. "Those parents already sacrifice so much. They should be able to enjoy a family meal. Without feeling ashamed or ostracized."

Written in 1963, singer Linda Ronstadt took the breakup ballad "You're No Good" to number one with her cover version over ten years later in 1974.

Ronstadt began performing the song at her live shows at the suggestion of her band member, Kenny Edwards. "You're No Good" became a staple for her to use as the closing number for performances.

While working on her album Heart Like a Wheel, Ronstadt made the last-minute decision to include "You're No Good" on the tracklist. It took some tries to get it right; originally, the song had more of an R&B feel, but Ronstadt ended up vetoing that version, saying, "It was just the wrong groove for me. I don’t think I knew how to phrase around [the musicians], certainly no fault of theirs. They were fantastic."

The album version, with much more of a southern rock feel to it, was recorded on July 5, 1974. Capitol Records, Ronstadt's label, was unsure of what track to use as the lead single off of the album and ended up selecting "You're No Good" a week after the album's release.

"You're No Good" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 15, 1975, the only song of Ronstadt's to do so. In part due to the single's success, Heart Like a Wheel became a massive hit as an album, achieving double platinum status and topping the Billboard album chart. The album was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

While the success of the song "You're No Good" for Ronstadt was fairly undeniable, she felt differently about the song, saying in a 1983 interview, "I thought the production on 'You're No Good' was very good but [that] I didn't sing it very well. As a song it was just an afterthought. It's not the kind of song I got a lot of satisfaction out of singing."

However, the song has withstood the test of time and become a classic breakup anthem, with Billboard listing it amongst their "100 Best Breakup Songs."

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Related: Linda Ronstadt Hired Two Unknowns for 1971 Disneyland Concert — Accidentally Assembling One of Rock's Greatest Bands

Disney's live-action 'Moana' is making waves at the box office, but it'll take a lot more than a strong start to turn a profit.

The movie, starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui, pulled in $4.5 million during Thursday previews. Industry estimates project an opening weekend between $60 million and $65 million, though some forecasts are softer, hovering closer to $40 million.

That range matters, because 'Moana's' production budget alone reportedly sits at $250 million, not counting global marketing costs. A softer opening could leave the film struggling to recoup its investment domestically. International audiences may help close the gap, with projections estimating another $70 million to $75 million from overseas markets.

For comparison, other Disney live-action remakes have landed on both ends of the spectrum. 'Dumbo' opened to $45 million in 2019, and 2025's 'Snow White' debuted with $42 million, both considered underwhelming for the studio. Meanwhile, 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast' all opened above $100 million and went on to become major hits.

Timing could also play a role in how the remake performs. It's launching just two years after 'Moana 2' became a billion-dollar hit, opening with a massive $225 million over Thanksgiving weekend in 2024. The original 'Moana' also performed well in 2016, opening at $56 million on its way to a $680 million worldwide total.

'Moana' isn't the only new release competing for audiences this weekend. Warner Bros.' horror sequel 'Evil Dead Burn' is estimated to open between $15 million and $20 million after a $2.3 million preview haul.

In comparison, A24's 'The Invite' expands nationwide with hopes of adding $4 million to $5 million. Meanwhile, holdovers 'Minions & Monsters' and 'Toy Story 5' are expected to bring in another $17 million to $22 million and $18 million to $20 million, respectively, in their following weekends.

Kate Middleton has a standing Saturday date with Centre Court and she didn't miss it this year. In a stunning red, peplum dress by Rouland Mouret, The Princess of Wales, 44, took her usual front-row seat in the Royal Box for the Wimbledon ladies' singles final on July 11. As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (a role Queen Elizabeth handed her in 2016) Kate's presence at the final is practically written into the tournament's DNA at this point, right down to her post-match duty of presenting trophies to the winner and runner-up.

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Kate wasn't flying solo this time around, either. Her mother, Carole Middleton, joined her in the Royal Box, while her brother James Middleton and his wife, Alizée Thevenet, showed up in their own display of family unity, sharing an Instagram post of their "matchy matchy" outfits from the stands.

This year's final also builds on a summer that's already marked a turning point for Kate. She made her 2026 Wimbledon debut back on July 2, slipping into the crowd to watch fourth-round action and greet fans who'd camped out overnight for a shot at a seat — her first appearance at the tournament's early rounds since 2023. That's no small detail: in both 2024 and 2025, Kate scaled back her Wimbledon presence to finals weekend only, as she stepped back from royal duties following her March 2024 cancer diagnosis. She announced she was in remission in January 2025 and has been easing back into a fuller schedule ever since.

Between the family outing, the wardrobe, and the warm welcome, Kate proved once again she's got Wimbledon down to game, set and match.

Christie Brinkley is rethinking soulmates after four marriages.

Brinkley, 72, who rose to fame as a model and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl in the ’80s, has been on the cover of hundreds of magazines over the years. She parlayed that beautiful face into an acting career and is also a proud mother. But after four divorces, the blonde beauty said she's giving a little more thought to the idea of what it means to have a "soulmate."

"I'm a believer in soulmates," told Social Life Magazine. "But I don't know if they last forever in the way that I thought they would."

"I also believe that soulmates can transform and still be soulmates even though it’s not the romantic soulmate anymore," she added.

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While her marriages didn't turn out the way she hoped, Brinkley has found a lot of joy as she's aged.

"I think that with age you get ... freer," she told the outlet. "You do what you wanna do when you wanna do it. I think that there’s a freedom that comes with age and that’s quite wonderful. ... You know what you like. You know what you don’t like. And you don’t feel like you have to put up with the stuff that you don’t like anymore."

Brinkley's Daughter, Sailor, is a Dead Ringer For Her Mom

When it comes to Brinkley’s lookalike daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, the apple didn't fall far from the tree. The young stunner took to social media to honor her mom on her birthday with a hilarious clip video that shows Brinkley doing everything from dancing in her lingerie and feeding her dog from her plate at the table to eating directly from a can of whipped cream in the middle of the grocery store.

“HBD MOM!!!!❤️,” Brinkley Cook captioned the sweet video. In the comments section, Brinkley replied with a sweet message to her “precious Sailor Lee like the Sunflower 🌻.”

“You always add smiles and beauty to every day! With your talent as a filmmaker, you capture the little moments that might go unnoticed …but are actually the precious moments that make up our lives! Thank you for making all the moments special and for this film that captures them perfectly. Here’s to always finding the magic in the moments big and small. I love you! Thank you for this amazing present! 😘,” Brinkley shared.

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Maureen McCormick has been married for more than 40 years, but she once had a serious relationship with a popular TV star whom she thought she would marry.

In her 2008 memoir Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, McCormick revealed that she was in a serious relationship with actor Gregory Harrison in the late 1970s and even thought they’d get married.

“It was love at first sight,” The Brady Bunch star wrote of her romance with Harrison. “He was my type: dark, handsome, and good-natured. He liked sports, played guitar, and was incredibly romantic. Our affair was hot and heavy. I actually thought he was the one I would marry.“

McCormick admitted that she was struggling with drug addiction at the time, and Harrison ended the relationship after she wouldn’t let him into her apartment during a particularly bad binge.

“He ended up walking away from the relationship,” she wrote, adding that the breakup caused her to examine her life and work towards getting healthy.

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Just after McCormick found fame on TheBrady Bunch, Harrison was a star on the  1977 sci-fi series Logan’s Run and the TV movie The Gathering. From 1979 to 1986,  he was a TV heartthrob on Trapper John M.D., playing  George Alonzo “Gonzo” Gates for seven seasons on the CBS medical drama. The actor went on to a role in Falcon Crest as well as a slew of TV movies and big-screen credits. Harrison married CHiPs actress Randi Oakes in 1980 after meeting her on Battle of the Network Stars.

"Talk about a flimsy way for a 45-year marriage to begin,” Harrison joked on Steve Kmetko’s podcast, Still Here Hollywood. “She was in spandex, and the water was cold, and that was all it took. It was lust at first sight. And  somehow a year later that lusty first meet had turned into the deepest  friendship of my life, and we've been married for 45 years.”

The actor also shared the secret to his long marriage. “Well, they say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I've been gone at least half the time in our marriage. So, maybe that's true,” he said.

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McCormick ultimately found sobriety as well as her forever love. She married her husband, Michael Cummings, in 1985 after meeting him at church.

In 2025, she told People magazine that her marriage has lasted so long because she and Cummings are able to celebrate their “differences,” let things go, and maintain a sense of humor.

In late 2025, McCormick had a mini reunion of sorts with her former boyfriend, Harrison. The two appeared in a charity It’s a Wonderful Life table read for the Ed Asner Family Center & Families with Special Needs, per a PR Newswire press release.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available 24 hours a day through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline at 1-800-662-4357.

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After more than two decades welcoming viewers into her iconic Hamptons kitchen, Ina Garten is opening another door.

The beloved Barefoot Contessa star is launching her first-ever podcast, Happy Hour With Ina Garten, this fall, according to The New York Times. The new video and audio series will stream on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, giving fans a chance to see a more relaxed side of the longtime Food Network personality.

Rather than preparing elaborate meals, Garten will mix cocktails and mocktails while sitting down for candid conversations with celebrity guests inside her New York City apartment.

"It's happening in real time; it's not overedited, so it feels authentic in a way that nothing else does," Garten told the outlet. "I'm always in pursuit of that messiness of real life."

The project marks another chapter for Garten, whose career began far from television. According to her official biography, Garten was working in the White House Office of Management and Budget in 1978 when she spotted a New York Times classified ad for a specialty food store called Barefoot Contessa in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Despite having no experience in the food business, she purchased the shop, transformed it into a beloved gourmet destination over the next 18 years, and later launched a second career as a bestselling cookbook author before bringing Barefoot Contessa to Food Network in 2002.

The podcast format also gives Garten something television couldn't.

"It was kind of younger and cooler, and it was the thing that was moving fast," she told the newspaper. "I thought it would be really fun to be in that stream."

Now, instead of inviting audiences into her kitchen, Garten is inviting them to pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join the conversation. Already, she's longing to welcome an A-list guest. If her podcast's producers have their way, Tom Holland will soon enough be in her hot seat to discuss whether he cooks for his brand-new wife, Zendaya.

The beloved reality dating series, Married at First Sight, took the leap last year and made the exclusive

This season takes the social experiment to Seattle, Washington, where twelve singles will be paired to discover if love can really happen at first sight. Viewers can expect all the familiar twists and turns that the franchise has been known for.

Here’s everything you need to know about Season 20 of Married at First Sight, including release date, the couples, and trailer.

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What is Married At First Sight?

Married at First Sight (US) is the American Version of the hit Danish reality series, Gift ved første blik (Married at First Sight).

Here’s how the experiment works: the show’s experts for the season will pair each single with a spouse, with the couple first meeting at their wedding. They will then embark on a honeymoon and remain married for the duration of the experiment, typically eight weeks. Afterward, the couple must decide if they are to divorce or stay married.

Caitlin Grimm, Devin Short in 'Married at First Sight' Season 20

Photo by: Christine Bartolucci/PEACOCK

When does Married At First Sight Season 20 premiere?

Season 20 will premiere on July 12, 2026, streaming exclusively on Peacock.

What is the schedule for Married At First Sight Season 20 (2026)?

The Peacock Original series will roll out in 19 episodes plus a reunion. Following the premiere episode on July 12, new episodes will drop Thursdays in multi-episode batches: 

• July 12: Episode 1 
• July 16: Episodes 2 and 3   
• July 23: Episodes 4, 5 and 6   
• July 30: Episodes 7, 8 and 9  
• Aug. 6: Episodes 10, 11 and 12   
• Aug. 13: Episodes 13, 14 and 15   
• Aug. 20: Episodes 16, 17 and 18   
• Aug. 27: Finale and reunion  

Is there a trailer for Married at First Sight Season 20?

Yes, the trailer for Season 20 can be viewed below.

Where does Married at First Sight Season 20 take place?

Season 20 of Married at First Sight was filmed in Seattle, Washington.

Who is the cast of Married at First Sight Season 20?AdamBelleJolieCaitlinCameron Courteney Devin Felipe MarissaMeccaMichelleNick Nikki Shawn Tori

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Who are the experts for Season 20 of Married at First Sight?

Season 20 begins a new era for Married at First Sight, as the series introduces new experts to the franchise, with Dr. Lisa Paz and Married at First Sight: U.K. alum Paul C. Brunson helping a fresh group of singles embark on the experience to find love.

How many episodes are in Married at First Sight Season 20?

Peacock has confirmed that Season 20 will be 20 episodes long, consisting of 19 normal episodes plus a reunion.

Will there be Season 21 of Married at First Sight?

Yes! When the move to Peacock was first announced, the series was teased for three seasons, which include 19, 20 and 21, confirming that Married at First Sight is expected to continue next year.

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Bunnie Xo made a bold call, and she's not backing down from it.

The podcast host, 46, opened up on the Friday, July 10 episode of her 'Dumb Blonde' podcast about why she chose to delete a previous episode discussing her split from husband Jelly Roll, even after it became one of her most-watched videos ever.

"I took it down because I realized I just don't want one of the hardest moments of my life to become a permanent headline," Bunnie explained. "I don't want to live in that."

The episode reportedly earned her $100,000, but Bunnie made clear that the payday wasn't a factor in her decision. "If I cared about the money, I would've left it up and let it get another 100 grand," she said, adding that she also isn't chasing views. "I don't care about the views, I don't care about the money."

Jelly Roll, 41, filed for divorce from Bunnie in May after nearly 10 years of marriage. Two days after news of the split broke, Bunnie addressed the breakup on her podcast, sharing an emotional, unfiltered account of what she was going through behind the scenes.

Looking back, she said she's since reached a different place emotionally. "That episode served a purpose for me at that time, and it was real, it was honest," she said. "But I'm not in that same place anymore."

Bunnie pushed back on the idea that she's moved on too quickly, noting she'd privately been processing the end of her marriage long before the news went public. "I've been mourning the loss of my marriage for at least a year," she said, adding that she doesn't want the divorce to become her defining story. "I don't want to be the poster child for divorce."

Despite the split, Bunnie confirmed in the original episode that she and Jelly Roll remain close and are expecting a baby together via surrogate, describing their relationship as unconventional but amicable.

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Accessories can determine the entire vibe of an outfit. Certain jewelry pieces have the power to transform the simplest of looks into something that feels elevated and intentional. If you don’t want to put in too much effort piecing together an ensemble but still want to look put-together, you can simply throw on Nordstrom Rack’s Adornia Pearl and Chain Toggle Bracelet to add some coastal grandmother flair to your aesthetic. 

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The Eagles took their time to release their 1979 album after almost a year and a half of development and recording sessions that gave way to one of their finer classic ballads, "The Sad Café."

Many fans would know that by the late '70s, the Eagles were going through a rough patch of distractions and personal animosity. Before the band temporarily broke up in 1980, they released the album The Long Rung that had mixed reviews from critics. Among the tracks was "The Sad Café," which many felt was the highlight of the album and a ballad that went back to the band's known sound.

The "slow, gentle" ballad was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, and JD Souther and is often tagged an nostalic classic looking back at the early years of the Eagles' career. Before becoming rock icons, they were a backing band for Linda Ronstadt and played at well-known Los Angeles hot spots. "The Sad Café" is actually inspired by a real-life restaurant and music club the members would frequent before fame.

Dan Tana's was an Italian restaurant in West Hollywood where the band would meet up for years and think about their big dreams of becoming musicians. It was also reported that the Santa Monica Boulevard nightclub, Troubadour, was a heavy inspiration. The club was where Henley and Frey met and became friends before recruiting the rest of the band.

With the Eagles having become a household name in the rock world, "The Sad Café" was a nostalgic way for them to look back at how things were before the inner-band tensions and a simpler time.

"We could feel an era passing. The crowd that hung out in the Troubadour and the bands that were performing there were changing," said Henley to Rolling Stone. "The train tracks that had run down the middle of Santa Monica Boulevard had been ripped out. The train no longer came through—the same train that Steve Martin had once led an entire Troubadour audience to hop aboard and ride up to La Cienega Boulevard, then walk back to the club. Those remarkable freewheeling times were receding into the distance.”

For many, the song evoked the emotion of when people were more optimistic and things were more hopeful for young musicians. It was a melancholic track about the glory days being over. Alongside the nightclub and restaurant, the title for "The Sad Café" was inspired by Carson McCullers' 1951 book The Ballad of the Sad Café.

The track failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 as a standalone single, but was still cemented as one of the Eagles' best songs. It was even dedicated to the band's road manager, John Barrick. He was also a bartender at Troubadour and died years before the track's release.

Related: 1978 Rock Ballad, Written as an Apology to a Bandmate, Remains a Classic Soft Rock Anthem

Bring Me The Horizon are treating long-time fans to a groundbreaking weekend of performances, and they're making history while doing it.

The British metal band has been revisiting their debut album in honor of its 20th anniversary, recently releasing a re-recorded version of the career-defining Count Your Blessings.

Count Your Blessings | Repented features updated versions of the original ten tracks, along with an additional new song titled "Dehumanized".

"I think a lot of people think that we hate that record or are embarrassed by it because we don't play it," frontman Oli Sykes said in a statement. "Really, we were just always disappointed with how it sounded. It was never about rewriting history. It was about making the record we'd always heard in our heads."

On July 10, the band played the first of two huge shows at the B.E.C. Arena in Manchester, England. During the show, they played the re-released album in full, which meant that some songs were unearthed for the first time in decades. One song being the fan-favorite interlude track "Slow Dance," which was performed live for the first time since 2006, per Setlist.FM.

The heavy instrumental track is the sixth track on Count Your Blessings | Repented and has long received praise from fans.

"I miss when bands released instrumental bangers like this." one person wrote in the comments of the official lyric video.

"THIS is what the edge of your seat was made for! I always loved this instrumental," commented another. "Impossible to skip!"

Formed in 2004 in Sheffield, England, Bring Me The Horizon became a pivotal part of the mid-2000s metal scene. The band has won countless awards over the course of their 22-year career, including the award for Best Rock/Alternative Act at the BRIT Awards 2024.

Bring Me The Horizon Count Your Blessings | Repented Setlist

The full Bring Me The Horizon setlist on July 10, 2026 was as follows:

1. "Pray for Plagues"
2. "Tell Slater Not to Wash His Dick"
3. "For Stevie Wonder's Eyes Only (Braille)"
4. "A Lot Like Vegas"
5. "Black & Blue"
6. "Slow Dance"
7. "Liquor & Love Lost"
8. "(I Used to Make Out With) Medusa"
9. "Fifteen Fathoms, Counting"
10. "Off the Heezay"
11. "Dehumanized"
12. "Suicide Season"
13. "Re: They Have No Reflections"
14. "Blessed With a Curse"
15. "Diamonds Aren't Forever"

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On July 11, 1960, an unknown first-time novelist named Harper Lee published "To Kill a Mockingbird." Sixty-six years later, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel remains one of the most celebrated books in literary history, having been named the greatest or best novel of all time in multiple reader polls and critical rankings.

Set in the fictional Alabama town of Maycomb during the Great Depression, "To Kill a Mockingbird" follows young Scout Finch as her father, attorney Atticus Finch, defends Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Through Scout's coming-of-age perspective, Harper Lee explored racism, justice, compassion and moral courage in a way that has resonated with generations of readers.

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The novel became an immediate success. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961, has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide and inspired the Oscar-winning 1962 film starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. Despite being Lee's debut novel, it remained her only published book for 55 years until "Go Set a Watchman" was released in 2015.

Over the decades, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has repeatedly topped lists of the greatest novels ever written. In 2008, readers in a nationwide poll named it the greatest novel of all time. In 2018, it finished No. 1 on PBS's The Great American Read, earning more than four million reader votes, and in 2021, The New York Times named it the best book of the past 125 years based on more than 200,000 reader ballots. TIME Magazine ranked it No. 1 among its All-TIME 100 Novels, recognizing it as one of the defining works of modern literature.

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It was also recently chosen by best-selling "God's Country" author William Kent Krueger as the Great American Novel, a list curated by Barnes & Noble to mark America's 250th birthday.

"With this novel, Harper Lee offers readers the almost perfect piece of storytelling," said Krueger. "Rich characterization, a profound sense of time and place, powerful language, and important themes make this work a classic that should be required reading for students in every American literature class. … it’s told in one of the truest and most compelling narrative voices in the American canon. I reread this book every few years to remind myself of the magic that's possible with the written word."

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Its influence extends well beyond literature. Atticus Finch has long been viewed as one of fiction's most enduring moral figures and has inspired generations of lawyers, while the novel remains one of the most frequently taught books in American schools. At the same time, it has also become one of the country's most frequently challenged and banned books because of its language and portrayal of race, ensuring that discussions about its place in classrooms continue more than six decades after its publication.

Whether readers first encountered it in a classroom or returned to it later in life, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has maintained an extraordinary cultural legacy. Sixty-six years after Harper Lee's landmark novel was published, it continues to spark conversation, inspire debate and appear near the top of lists celebrating the greatest books ever written.

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Hot weather inspires creative ways to make everyday things a little more fun. From frozen drinks to easy desserts, a few affordable tools can help turn fresh ingredients into something cool and refreshing without much effort.

Now, one new IKEA find is making it easier to keep cool all season long, and it's priced low enough to grab on your next shopping trip.

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IKEA recently introduced the UPPFYLLD Ice Pop Maker, a four-pack mold set that costs just $4.99. Designed for homemade frozen treats, the stunning turquoise-gray set lets you create everything from fruity ice pops to creamy yogurt desserts using ingredients you likely already have at home.

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Made from soft silicone, the molds make it easy to remove finished ice pops without wrestling them out of stiff plastic trays. Each mold fits securely into a holder with a lid, helping the pops freeze evenly while keeping the reusable sticks neatly in place.

The set includes eight reusable sticks, so you can keep another batch ready in the freezer while enjoying the first. When it's time to clean up, simply toss the molds into the dishwasher.

One of the biggest advantages of making ice pops at home is having complete control over the ingredients. Instead of relying on store-bought frozen treats that may contain artificial colors or extra sugar, you can use fresh fruit, yogurt, juice or smoothies to create snacks that match your family's preferences.

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Fresh strawberries, watermelon, mango and pineapple all make delicious summer pops, while Greek yogurt creates a creamier frozen treat. You can also pour leftover smoothies, lemonade or even iced coffee into the molds for a fun treat on a hot day.

Because these IKEA ice pop molds are reusable, they're a budget-friendly alternative to buying frozen treats throughout the summer. A single homemade batch costs just a fraction of what you'd spend on premium popsicles at the grocery store, especially for larger families.

At just $4.99, IKEA's new UPPFYLLD Ice Pop Maker is an inexpensive way to make homemade frozen treats a regular part of summer. Between the reusable design, easy cleanup and endless flavor combinations, it's likely to earn a permanent spot in the freezer long after the first heat wave passes.

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Few songs defined the summer of 1999 quite like Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca."

This year, July 11 marks 27 years since Martin's infectious hit reached No. 1 in the U.K., cementing its status as one of the biggest songs of 1999 and one of the defining pop anthems of its era, according to thisdayinmusic.com

Released in March 1999 as the lead single from Martin's self-titled album, "Livin' la Vida Loca" quickly became a worldwide sensation. After topping the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States for five consecutive weeks, the song climbed to No. 1 in the U.K. on July 11, 1999, and ultimately reached the top spot in more than 20 countries.

More than a massive commercial success, the high-energy track is widely credited with helping launch the Latin pop boom in the United States. Following Martin's breakout success, artists including Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, and Shakira found even greater mainstream audiences as Latin music surged into pop culture.

With its unforgettable horn-driven hook, energetic rhythm, and instantly recognizable chorus, "Livin' la Vida Loca" became nearly impossible to escape in 1999. The song earned Martin a Grammy nomination and remains one of the signature hits of his career.

"The world was giving me back the hours that I had put into music, the hours that I had put into this career,” he told Billboard in a July 2020 interview. “I was the king of the world. My music was being heard all over the world, regardless of the language."

More than two decades later, the singer has embraced a new role: celebrating the next generation of Latin superstars carrying that legacy forward.

In February, per the outlet, Martin penned a heartfelt open letter congratulating fellow Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny after his historic Grammy wins, praising him for achieving global success without compromising his identity.

"You won without changing the color of your voice," Martin wrote, according to the outlet. "You won without erasing your roots. You won by staying true to Puerto Rico."

Throughout history, societies have gone through various surges of creativity and innovation. An influx of ingenuity has often led to landmark inventions that have affected humankind for the better or made our lives a heck of a lot easier. However, not all inventions are remembered for being successful. Inevitably, some (or many) products experience a failure to launch, or they fizzle out quickly when they fail to live up to the hype. As part of our ParadeRewind series, we're taking a look at seven inventions that failed spectacularly.

Naturally, there are plenty of devices or gadgets that never make it to the manufacturing stage, and consumers never even hear about them. For our purposes, we're exploring a few of the creations that were actually subjected to the court of public opinion. We're talking designs or contraptions that hit the market or were widely publicized, sometimes many years after they failed.

Since the act of inventing spans many disciplines, we asked author and historian Allen J. Wienerto share a wide array of inventions that failed spectacularly, ranging across multiple genres and centuries.

For certain, many other products may have been considered bigger flops throughout history, but we won't be forgetting these ones anytime soon.

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Why Do So Many Inventions Fail? 

Wondering why it takes so much to produce a successful invention? Wiener says the answer is actually quite simple.

Invention is a "process of trial and error," and the historian says most ideas "rarely succeed."

"But ultimately, that inventor or another working from their original designs will tinker with it until they find a version that works," the historian says. "If the successful inventor stands higher than those who failed before him, it's often because he is standing on their shoulders."

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7 Famous Inventions That Failed Spectacularly

A historian reveals some of the most famous mishaps and why they failed.

1. The Paige Compositor

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• Year Invented: 1872-1888
• Creator: James W. Paige
• Reason for Failure: It was too complex to work efficiently.

Originally, the Paige Compositor was supposed to replace human typesetting with a mechanized system that Wiener describes as "sort of a 19th-century version of AI that promised to replace multiple workers with a single human operator."

The famous author Mark Twain was one of several investors who lost a hefty chunk of change while investing in the product. Per Wiener, investors lost a total of $2 million on the contraption, which is $65 million today.

Despite Paige's lofty goals for the invention, the Paige Compositor never lived up to expectations. According to Wiener, it was "far too imprecise and complex to work efficiently" and included 18,000 moving parts.

"Although a few models were produced, they were obsolete by the time they became operational and were eclipsed by more effective devices, including Linotype and Monotype machines that melted down used type and cast new type for each printing project," he explains.

The only surviving Paige Compositor machine is now on display at the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT.

2. New Coke

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• Year Invented: 1985
• Creator: Coca-Cola Company
• Reason for Failure: Customers didn't like the new formula.

In 1985, Wiener says the Coca-Cola Company made a major mistake when it replaced its 99-year-old original recipe with a sweeter formula.

"It was an ill-considered move, motivated by rising sales of the rival beverage Pepsi-Cola, which had gained ground on Coke when blind taste tests surprised many Coke drinkers, who found Pepsi more appealing," he explains. "Making Coke sweeter seemed to be the answer to offsetting Pepsi's gains. In something of a panic, Coca-Cola foisted the sweeter New Coke on its buyers, sparking a huge revolt among longtime Coke drinkers who rejected the sweeter brew."

After 79 days, Coca-Cola reverted back to its original formula.

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3. Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machines and Weapons of War

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• Launch Year: 1480s - 1500s
• Creator: Leonardo da Vinci
• Reason for Failure: They were ahead of their time.

Leonardo da Vinci was a bit notorious for inventing devices that were "some 500 years ahead of their time," per Wiener.

"These included several types of flying machines, for which Leonardo used his observations of birds' wings as models," he explains. "Not one of them worked. There are reports that either Leonardo or one of his assistants was nearly killed testing a flying machine similar to today's hang gliders."

As far as da Vinci's weapons of war go, technical drawings of the prototypes survived in his notebooks, "including contraptions such as a gigantic crossbow that would have functioned as an early rocket launcher," the historian shares.

"He also designed devices similar to modern-day tanks, helicopters and multi-barrel guns, none of which worked, largely because the technology to make them operational did not exist at the time," he says.

4. The Baby Cage

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• Creator / Year Invented: Emma Read received the first patent for the invention in 1922.
• Reason for Failure: Safety concerns.

As cases of tuberculosis spread in the early 20th century, Wiener says some doctors suggested that fresh air could prevent and treat the disease. Additionally, an 1894 book from pediatrician Luther Emmett Holt theorized that babies who regularly got fresh air were healthier.

"The suggestion played well with desperate parents who sought any means possible to save their babies from the scourge of tuberculosis," the historian says. "It did not take long for inventors to seek commercial opportunities to address the anxiety."

Soon enough, a new invention called the Baby Cage emerged. Wiener describes the bizarre product as a "kind of wire cage fastened to the outside of open apartment windows." Babies would sit inside the cage and take in the fresh air as the cage floated above the ground.

After its initial popularity, the Baby Cage later failed due to safety concerns about the device's "stability, stricter safety standards and rising air pollution in cities," per Wiener.

"Pediatricians who had once recommended exposing children to colder fresh air to prevent illness changed their advice as medical knowledge advanced, recommending healthier indoor childcare instead," he states.

5. The Ford Edsel

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• Launch Year: 1957
• Creator: Ford Motor Company
• Reason for Failure: It was considered ugly and overpriced.

Wiener notes that the Ford Edsel "was not a mechanical failure," but says it "did fail in nearly every other way."

"The car was seen as ugly and overpriced. Ford tried to make it a success for two years before finally ceasing production," he shares. "The Edsel not only looked weird, but was seen as too costly at $2,500-$3,800."

Timing was another factor that didn't work in the car's favor.

"It hit the market just as a national recession began, spelling doom for the car," Wiener says.

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6. The Zeppelin

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• Launch Year: 1900
• Creator: Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin
• Reason for Failure: They were filled with explosive hydrogen gas.

"The short life of these balloon-like flying machines coincided with the rise in commercial aviation in the early 20th century. The technology of the time made such airships an attractive means of long-distance air travel," Wiener explains.

The historian says the Zeppelin company created "attractive flying machines with luxurious cabins" and became popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

"The designers made the fatal error of filling these enormous balloons with explosive hydrogen gas," he notes. "Accidents became common, but none truly startled and alarmed world travelers until the crash of the Hindenburg in 1937, as it arrived from Germany and was in the process of being moored in New Jersey, killing 36 people. That disaster brought these devices' run to an end in a single moment."

To this day, balloon-like flying machines filled with non-flammable helium still operate.

7. Evel Knievel's Rocket

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• Launch Year: 1974
• Creator: Robert Truax
• Reason for Failure: The parachute deployed prematurely.

Daredevil Evel Knievel tried to up the ante and outdo his previous stunts by jumping the Snake River Canyon on Sept. 8, 1974, in his steam-powered Skycycle X-2 rocket.

"Knievel originally intended to attempt this stunt over the Grand Canyon but was denied permission by the National Park Service," Wiener says.

Unfortunately, Knievel's mission wasn't successful.

"The stunt ended in a debacle when the parachute on his rocket deployed prematurely, taking the steam out of the projectile, ultimately landing Knievel on the canyon floor, suffering relatively minor injuries, including a broken nose and bruised reputation," he shares.

What Is the Biggest Product Flop in History? 

Wiener notes that it's challenging to choose the biggest product flop in history and says it's best to judge whether the "ultimate cost of failure was financial or human."

"In the case of the latter, the disastrous human cost of using the drug thalidomide ranks at or near the top. The drug was widely prescribed for pregnant women in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the treatment of nausea. However, within a few years, it became apparent that thalidomide caused severe congenital disabilities in thousands of children. The damage was permanent and caused untold heartbreak to countless families," he says.

Over time, international regulatory agencies developed systematic toxicity testing protocols as a result.

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Crucial Lessons Learned From These Failed Products

Failure inevitably leads us to learn some important lessons. In the case of these failed inventions, both society and inventors certainly walked away with some food for thought.

The Paige Compositor

Lesson learned: Look before you leap.

"More careful research into the state of printing technology at the time might have given investors like Twain pause to reconsider the viability of the Paige device. The experience also shows that investors should keep track of where their money is going, when to expect tangible returns and reconsider before sinking more money into a venture," Wiener says.

New Coke

Lesson learned: Know your customers.

"This was a case of a huge, successful company failing to fully research its own customers' preferences. The quick taste tests weren't enough to gauge how the public would receive this new beverage. Had the executives tested it in the larger quantities customers usually consumed, they would likely have seen at once that the stuff was just too sweet," Wiener says.

Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machines and Weapons of War

Lesson learned: Try to work with available technology, but learn from earlier failed experiments.

"None of Leonardo's inventions could have worked in his time because the necessary technology didn't exist. Thus, any design flaws in his ideas could not have been revealed in his time. However, later inventors were able to adapt or reject his ideas in light of more advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities. Leonardo did not really fail in dreaming of flying machines; he just couldn't make them work in the 15th century," Wiener says.

The Baby Cage

Lesson learned: Safety always comes first.

"It's surprising that this contraption lasted as long as it did. Think about it: Would you suspend your child in a cage many stories above ground, especially for extended periods?" Wiener says.

The Ford Edsel

Lesson learned: Get a better understanding of your potential customers' tastes before assuming that you know them.

"Car buyers rejected the design, and the price was too high given the availability of more attractive, cheaper alternatives. These days, the lesson for Ford would be to conduct much more thorough market research before sinking so much money into a new idea," Wiener says.

The Zeppelin

Lesson learned: Do the science first!

"The device's failure is hard to understand, as it ultimately resulted from insufficient safety measures. How did engineers and scientists clever enough to design such a remarkable airship fail to understand how dangerous it was to use explosive hydrogen gas to inflate the ship and give it buoyancy? The substance was replaced with helium, a non-flammable gas, on similar ships after the Hindenburg disaster," Wiener says.  

Evel Knievel's Rocket

Lesson learned: Don't let your reach exceed your grasp.

"Knievel was a popular daredevil whose stunts were better suited to carnival shows, where he could operate within limits he could control. The vast majority of his successful stunts were done on motorcycles. Branching out into rocket science was clearly beyond him. He lacked the technical knowledge to design such a craft properly and did not undertake the kind of testing and adjustments that real rocket science requires. His rocket experiment was dangerous and ill-planned," Wiener says.

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• Allen J. Wiener is an author and cultural historian.

Whether you’ve seen Pretty Woman countless times since you were a teen or you quote Moonstruck on a regular basis, classic romantic comedy heroines like Julia Roberts’ Vivian Ward, Cher’s Loretta Castorini, and Molly Ringwald’s Andie Walsh have a way of living rent-free in our minds for decades. No matter how many times you’ve watched it, you probably still get butterflies when you see Cher Horowitz’s epiphany that she does, in fact, love Josh. And when Billy Crystal’s Harry Burns makes his big New Year’s Eve speech to Meg Ryan’s Sally Albright, waterworks are inevitable. But which classic romantic comedy best matches your personal vibe? Look no further than your birth date, which offers valuable insight into your personality, perspective, strengths, and interests.

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Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th: Bridget Jones’s Diary

You were born on a date associated with the sun, the luminary that rules self-image, confidence, and purpose in astrology. Full of joie d’vivre and on a mission to feel truly seen and celebrated for who you are, your vibe mirrors the message behind the 2001 hit rom-com based on Helen Fielding’s novel and starring Renée Zellweger as the titular character. Based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Bridget grapples with self-image and self-love while navigating relationships with two potential beaus, Daniel (Hugh Grant) and Mark (Colin Firth). Ultimately, she realizes that there’s nothing better than being loved for exactly who she is—a takeaway that very much syncs with your own path, which is tied to nurturing your sense of self and confidence.   

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Born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, or 29th: Moonstruck

You were born on a day that’s aligned with the moon, which rules intuition, instincts, and emotions. You’re family-oriented and a whimsical dreamer who is certainly capable of being swept off your feet. Though it may be a bit on-the-nose, 1987’s Moonstruck, starring Cher and Nicolas Cage, echoes your M.O. Centered on 37-year-old widow Loretta Castrorini, who lives with her multi-generational Sicilian family in Brooklyn Heights, the award-winning classic makes the case that following your heart and falling for the seemingly “wrong” person makes more sense than anything else in life. It’s a message that, as a moon-ruled person, you can understand and get behind. 

Born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, or 30th: My Best Friend’s Wedding

Your birth date reduces down to three, a number ruled by Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system that oversees abundance, expansion, and good fortune. In turn, you believe in going big or going home—much like the protagonist of 1997’s My Best Friend’s Wedding, Jules, played by Julia Roberts. Faced with her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney)’s engagement to Kimmy (Cameron Diaz), she decides she’s the one who’s meant to marry him and goes all in on a diabolical plan to break them up before they can say “I do.” The goofiness, heart, over-the-top rendition of “I Say a Little Prayer,” Rupert Everett’s portrayal of Jules’ fantastic NYC bestie George, and the gasp-worthy shots of scenic Chicago in the summer are all larger-than-life Jupiterian, like you.   

Born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, or 31st: High Fidelity

Your birth date reduces down to four, which is associated with Uranus, the planet of rebellion, electricity, and sudden change. You’re quirky, different, probably a bit contrarian—and proudly so, just like the film adaptation of Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel of the same name starring John Cusack as Rob Gordon, a record store owner who takes a look back at his worst five breakups to deal with splitting from his true love Laura (Iben Hjejle). Costarring Jack Black as Gordon’s goofy colleague Barry and leaning on music from artists like Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, and The Velvet Underground, the unique flair of this 2000 rom-com mirrors your own desire to strike out on your own.  

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Born on the 5th, 14th, or 23rd: When Harry Met Sally

Because you were born on a day that reduces down to the number five, your numerological planetary ruler is Mercury, the planet of technology, transportation, storytelling, and cerebral energy. When Harry Met Sally, directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron, might very well be the rom-com that comes to mind when you think of the genre, thanks to a bevy of memorable scenes (“I’ll have what she’s having”), nearly nonstop banter, and vignettes of older couples sharing their love stories. The whipsmart, cerebral quality of this slow burn romance—which follows the evolution of platonic pair Sally Albright and Harry Burns into fated lovebirds over the course of 12 years and three months—is right in line with your witty style.  

Born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th: Clueless

If you came into the world on one of these dates, you were born with the influence of Venus, the planet of romance, pleasure, art, and music. Relationships, connection, balance, beauty, and peace are all at the top of your priorities in life, much like Clueless’s protagonist, Beverly Hills teen Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), who’s based on Jane Austen’s Emma. Fancying herself a pro at makeovers and matchmaking, Cher’s highs and lows lead her to realizing that she’s actually been thoroughly misguided and is “majorly, totally, butt-crazy in love” with Paul Rudd’s Josh. From spotlighting female friendships to mid-’90s mall culture and the harmony of finally opening yourself up to pairing up, the 1995 hit is totally your Venusian jam.

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Born on the 7th, 16th, or 25th: Pretty in Pink

Your artistic, sensitive, imaginative, even slightly psychic perspective is the result of your birth date reducing down to seven, a number aligned with Neptune, the planet of illusion, spirituality, and dreams. Pretty in Pink, the John Hughes-penned and Howard Deutch-directed classic, hit theaters in 1986 and revolved around Molly Ringwald as Andie, a Chicago high school student from the “wrong-side-of-the tracks” who falls for preppy rich boy Blane (Andrew McCarthy). Andie’s talent for fashion design echoes your own innate creativity, and the idealistic, pure connection that she and Blane share feels in tune with how you often wear rose-colored glasses. Sure, you might be rooting for John Cryer’s Ducky at the end, but as an unapologetic romantic, you can’t help but applaud Andie and Blane’s parking lot reunion.

Born on the 8th, 17th, or 26th: Pretty Woman

Because you were born on a date that reduces down to the number eight, you’re industrious, mature, wise, and grounded, thanks to your birthday’s association with Saturn, the planet of boundaries and hard work. You can respect sex worker Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts)’s commitment to keeping business and pleasure separate (at least at first) when she tells multimillionaire corporate raider Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) that she does everything but kiss, and you might also relate to Edward’s workaholism. But ultimately, you can’t help but applaud the two for allowing the hearts to have their say in this capitalistic, modern retelling of Pygmalion.  

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Born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th: The Princess Bride

If your birth date reduces down to nine, you’re playful, youthful, passionate, competitive, and action-oriented, given that the day you were born is associated with Mars, the planet of action, and energy. For a rom-com that matches your vibe, look no further than Rob Reiner’s 1987 classic, The Princess Bride, which delivers a goofy-albeit-clever, heartfelt blend of fantasy, comedy, swordfights, and, of course, “twue wuv” between Buttercup (Robin Wright) and Westley (Cary Elwes). The satirical fairy tale appeals to your young-at-heart and adventure-loving approach to life.   

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Former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul opened up about facing felony burglary charges and up to 12 years in prison for freeing beagles.

Paul, 62, rose to stardom on Baywatch as tough-talking Lt. Stephanie Holden, a role she held from 1992 to 1997. With numerous appearances in other series, from Melrose Place to Mad Men, Paul has been a Hollywood staple for several decades. However, she has always been known for her activism, which has included everything from environmentalism to animal rights. After getting arrested back in March on charges of freeing dogs during an animal rights protest, the star just opened up about the serious charges she's facing.

"Along with over 50 other activists, I’m facing up to 12 years in prison for rescuing a beagle from an animal experimentation facility," Paul shared in a new Instagram video.

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Why Was Alexandra Paul Arrested?

In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, we learned that Paul was arrested on Sunday, March 15, in Blue Mounds, Wisc., after a group of 50 to 60 protestors allegedly trespassed onto a property called Ridglan Farms, one of only two large dog breeders in the U.S. that offer experimentation for scientific research.

On March 15, “some activists broke into the facility and began removing numerous dogs,” the Dane County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) said in a statement. While some beagles were recovered and returned to the facility, others were not.

Is Alexandra Paul an Animal Rights Advocate?

One look at Paul’s social media page makes it clear that she’s an animal lover. The actress is frequently working to find homes for adoptable dogs, whether it’s working with shelters or just advocating for a neighborhood pup.

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On her Instagram page, Paul noted that she was arrested back in 2003 while protesting the war in Iraq. She went on to spend 6 days in jail. Two weeks ago, she took to social media to post a throwback photo and share her thoughts on America’s return to war.

“It feels surreal that 23 years later we are hearing the same rhetoric on why we have to go to war: the cruel regime, the terrible things the country has done to the United States… but bombing does not solve these problems, as we have learned from the 20-year war in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Paul said. “Fighting does not change hearts and minds, it creates chaos and misery. We need to try harder and longer to negotiate. We need to empower people in other countries through organizing, educating and supporting to create the government they want. Call me naive, but this war in the Middle East fills me with dread.”

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It seems like a new home decor trend blows up on social media every week, with interior design creators continually declaring that the newest fad is here to stay. However, with so many home decor trends popping up all the time, a trend can start to feel overdone pretty quickly.

In fact, a lot of the interior decoration trends that have piqued in the past couple of years have already petered out — which serves as a great reminder that when designing and decorating your home, it's better to rely on classic and timeless styles rather than the latest craze.

To learn more about which recent home decor trends already feel overdone, Parade spoke with three interior designers: Vicente Wolf, an award-winning New York City-based interior designer and the founder of Vicente Wolf Associates; Samantha-Jane Agbontaen, an interior designer and the founder of U.K.-based design studio House Designer; and Brittney Blanton, an interior designer and the founder of Nashville-based luxury interiors studio B. Blanton Design.

Not only did the three designers shed light on 10 of the most overdone recent home decor trends, but they also shared a few current trends that they think will feel overdone soon, as well as what makes a design trend timeless. Keep reading to learn more!

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What Makes a Home Decor Trend Feel Overdone?

"Once something becomes a trend, it’s almost destined to become overdone," Wolf tells Parade. "Designing from social media or recreating what is seen in magazines can never reflect personal environments."

Agbontaen feels similarly, explaining to Parade that a trend starts to feel overdone "when the big stores catch up and it is everywhere you look" and when "people stop asking if it suits their home and just do it because they see it on Pinterest and Instagram."

Interior Designers Say These Recent Home Decor Trends Already Feel Overdone1. Boucle on everything

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"One boucle piece is lovely," says Agbontaen. However, you want to avoid too much boucle, which is a soft, textured fabric often seen on couches, armchairs and throw pillows.

"A boucle sofa, armchair, cushions and lamp shade in the same room is too much of one texture. It looks like a showroom collection and not a curated home," she adds.

"We love boucle furniture, but just not everywhere," concurs Blanton. "This is a great choice to accent a more modern furniture silhouette, but should be layered with other patterns and textures to maintain visual interest within a space."

2. Warm minimalism

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Blanton and Agbontaen agree that saturating a space with beige furnishings and decor, also known as "warm minimalism," is a trend we should leave behind.

"We have gladly seen a shift to warmer interiors, but an all beige space still lacks the visual interest and collected feel we prefer in our interiors," explains Blanton.

"It was sold as calm but it reads as flat and lifeless when nothing in the room has any contrast," adds Agbontaen. "While the minimalism look is timeless, it needs a mixture of tones and textures for it to work. Neutrals and minimalism still need contrast to balance the look."

3. Transitional interiors

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It's time to move on from the clean, simple and generic aesthetic of "transitional" interior design, says Wolf.

"We are in the midst of a reaction to years of sleek, impersonal transitional interiors," he explains. "You know the ones, with suites of furniture or Euro furniture that make every room look the same."

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Blanton is a fan of color drenching when it's used properly — but often, it isn't used properly.

"As with most trends, we see color drenching as a great design tool when used appropriately," explains Blanton. "For spaces with awkward ceiling lines, or a small footprint, it’s a great way to create a cohesive feel within a space. However, when used in spaces in lieu of trim details to delineate wall and ceiling lines, it creates less visual interest than other design choices."

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5. Too many curves and arches

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Incorporating curves and arched pieces into your living space can be a great way to add dimension — but you don't want to go too far.

"The curved sofa is lovely," says Agbontaen. "But now every headboard, mirror, and cabinet is arched. When everything curves, nothing stands out."

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"We’ve seen wavy, carved furniture pop up as a departure from more rigid and angular furniture styles," explains Blanton. "Rooted in post-modernism, we see this as a great way to implement playful furniture into a space. Restraint is key to using this style as using this style on a large scale will read as trendy as opposed to timeless."

7. Over-the-top maximalism @thewackyshack

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"As design swings in the opposite direction" from the streamlined and impersonal interiors Wolf discussed above, he's begun to notice "an oversaturation of florals, draped tables, formal matchy seating and layers of pattern piled on top of pattern."

But according to Wolf, some designers go too far with the maximalism trend, and they wind up with something that looks over-the-top, random and out of control.

"Maximalism can be beautiful when it’s done thoughtfully and edited," he says. "However, when colors and prints are combined without rhyme or reason, they are unbalanced and chaotic."

8. Fluted and reeded fronts

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It's time to move on from furnishings like fluted cabinets, reeded glass windows and ribbed vanities, says Agbontaen.

"It looked fresh a couple of years ago and is now on every flatpack unit and rental renovation," she says.

9. Mushroom lamps

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If you're a mushroom lover, feel free to fill your space with as many mushroom-shaped lamps as you'd like. But otherwise, the mushroom lamp trend is majorly overdone, according to Agbontaen.

"The bulbous mushroom lamp became shorthand for a designed room and is now mass produced everywhere," she says.

10. Warm wood in a black-and-white space

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There's nothing wrong with a warm wood tone — unless your home features a high-contrast black-and-white color scheme, according to Blanton.

"We’ve seen the trend of infusing warm wood into otherwise high-contrast black-and-white spaces as a swing of the pendulum from overly grey and black and white interiors," she says. "This color palette has popped up in modern spec homes throughout the country, but often the warmth does not extend throughout the remainder of the home with other intentional choices. The overall design reads as disjointed without accompanying material layering."

Designers Think These Current Home Decor Trends Will Be Overdone Soon1. Lacquered walls and ceilings @alerdesignstudio

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Blanton says she actually loves the trend of lacquered walls and ceilings when it's "used in conjunction with great architecture, collected furnishings and thoughtful patterns."

However, this is a trend that should only be used thoughtfully and sparingly.

"Lacquered walls can quickly overwhelm when used in the wrong space or the wrong color, so it’s important the design is thought through from an architectural, natural light, and cohesive design perspective," Blanton explains.

2. Japandi

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Japandi combines interior design elements from Scandinavia and Japan, and often incorporates design elements like minimalism, natural materials and neutral colors. Though the trend is major right now, Agbontaen thinks it's on the way out.

"It is already all over Pinterest and the big stores have picked it up, which is usually the beginning of the end," says Agbontaen. "When a style becomes a whole homeware aisle, it stops feeling special."

3. Quiet luxury @stylesosimple

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Agbontaen describes quiet luxury interior design as "the no color, no pattern, everything in cream look." She believes that this style is on the cusp of being overdone as it "needs real discipline and budget to work." Additionally, when people attempt to achieve this look without expertise, "the copies just look flat rather than expensive."

What Makes a Home Decor Trend Feel Timeless?

The key to a classic and enduring living space? Individuality.

"The most timeless interiors are ones that reflect the people who live there, their collections, their travels, and their unique personalities," Wolf explains. "Timeless interiors aren't trend-proof because they ignore what’s hot now. They're timeless because they're deeply personal."

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Sources

• Vicente Wolf, interior designer and founder of Vicente Wolf Associates
• Samantha-Jane Agbontaen, interior designer and founder of House Designer
• Brittney Blanton, interior designer and founder of B. Blanton Design