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A $6 latte can disappear in minutes, but a $6 pair of flowy summer pants can get you through errands, beach days, and unbearably warm afternoons. The Diufon Cotton-Linen Wide-Leg Pants are on sale at Walmart for just $6 right now, down from $13, in khaki, coffee, gray, and purple, while the other seven colors are only $7. They come in sizes small to 3XL and have a wide-leg cut with an elastic high waist, giving them a very easy, breezy feel.

The pockets make them practical for everyday wear, and the loose leg gives you coverage without feeling like they’re going to stick to your legs in hot weather. The pull-on waist is also comfy enough for long car rides, walks, or lounging at home, and they’re machine washable for easy care.

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If you’d rather not wear shorts and jeans are absolutely not an option, these are a great in-between pair for summer. They offer plenty of airiness and are still versatile enough to work with a tank top, T-shirt, or lightweight button-down. And if you haven’t tried the wide-leg look yet, this is an easy way to test it out without spending much.

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This 1990s family adventure movie made quite a splash, and now it’s back for round two. 

Warner Bros. is developing a reboot of the beloved film Free Willy. The 1993 classic followed the friendship between an orphaned boy and an orca in captivity. It made $153.7 million worldwide with a budget of $20 million. 

Free Willy starred Jason James Richter, Michael Madsen, August Schellenberg, and Lori Petty. 

Additionally, Michael Jackson’s “Will You Be There” became the theme song for the film. The song became a 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and went platinum. 

In a 2023 interview with The Guardian, the director SimonWincer shared how they were able to acquire the song. 

“RichardDonner, our executive producer, had the same dentist as Michael Jackson,” he revealed. “Richard wandered into the reception area one day and Michael was there, too, waiting. He mentioned this movie about a boy and a whale and Michael said he’d love to take a look. When we showed him a rough cut, he gave us the song ‘Will You Be There.’”

Wincer also spoke about the relationship the cast had with Keiko, the whale who played Willy. 

“At one point, our underwater photographer slipped and broke his leg. The vibe was bad and the whale could clearly feel it: he was really down,” the director shared. “The next day, we were filming Jesse putting on a show for the park owners but Keiko was still down.” 

He continued, “He was supposed to circle the pool, jump out and slide on to a concrete surface but the trainers couldn’t get him to do it. I said: ‘Why don’t we see if he’ll do it for Jason?’ And – would you believe it! – the whale did it. The emotion you see on the actors’ faces is real. The whale adored this little boy.” 

Free Willy spanned a franchise with multiple theatrical releases, an animated television show, and a direct-to-video continuation. The reboot will be the latest installment. 

Glenn Medeiros made a name for himself in the '80s and '90s. And now his daughter is about to do the same on reality TV.

Lyric Medeiros, the daughter of the chart-topping singer, is a part of the newest group of houseguests taking part in Big Brother Season 28. Living in a house decked out with almost 100 cameras, her every step towards the $750,000 will be on full display. Suffice it to say, with the live feeds, she'll sure have plenty to talk about, considering the legacy her dad has had in pop music for decades!

Here's everything to know about Glenn Medeiros, and who his daughter is on Big Brother.

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Who is Glenn Medeiros?

Glenn Medeiros is a former singer. He was an active part in the music business for a little over 20 years, from 1986 to 2007. Since leaving the industry, he has worked as a school teacher and principal.

What song is Glenn Medeiros famous for?

Glenn Medeiros is most famous for his cover of George Benson's "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You." The song was a bona fide hit, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in Canada and across Europe.

But Glenn was not necessarily a "one-hit wonder." The next year, he released a duet with French singer Elsa, which remained in the Top 50 charts in France for a whopping 25 weeks. In 1990, his collaboration with Bobby Brown, titled "She Ain't Worth It," went all the way to number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.

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When did Glenn Medeiros release "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You"?

Glenn Medeiros released his cover of "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" in Europe in 1986 before making its way stateside in February 1987. The song also served as the first track in his self-titled album, which released in May 1987.

Who is Glenn Medeiros' daughter?

Glenn Medeiros' daughter is Lyric Medeiros. Born in 2001, Lyric followed in her father's footsteps, appearing as a contestant on the 2023 version of American Idol. She made it through the audition round, only to get cut in Hollywood. 25-year-old Lyric currently lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she works as an attorney. On July 7, 2026, she was announced as one of the contestants on Big Brother 28.

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Is Glenn Medeiros' daughter on Big Brother 28?

Yes! Lyric Medeiros, the daughter of Glenn Medeiros, is one of the contestants on Big Brother 28. The 25-year-old attorney credits her grandmother with getting her into the hit CBS reality show, and claims she's the biggest fan in her family. Lyric is currently one of 14 announced houseguests competing for $750,000.

Who is competing on 'Big Brother 28'?

The first 14 houseguests of Big Brother 28 were announced on July 7, 2026. Additional houseguests are anticipated to be revealed later.

Ashley Trail
Barrett Pfeiffer
Chuk Anyanwu
Drew Campbell
Haley Thogmartin
Jason De Puy
Kamu Kirk
La Trice Verrett
Lyric Medeiros
Mallory Aurichio
Melody Morris
Rome Seymour
Taylor Brown
Yash Patel
When does 'Big Brother 28' premiere?

Big Brother 28 premieres with a special 90-minute episode on Thursday, July 9 on CBS.

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Taylor Swiftis living rent-free in Meghan McCain’s head, and it’s time for an eviction notice. As if you didn’t already know, Taylor Swift married Travis Kelcein a lavish Madison Square Garden ceremony on July 3rd, surrounded by her closest 1,000-plus celebrity friends. And if the non-stop coverage of Swift’s nuptials is just too much for you, Meghan McCain agrees.

The former The View host took to X earlier in the week (four days after “the” wedding), reposting a TMZ story about Kelce’s teammate’s wife reportedly winning a $6,700 Chanel bag at the MSG affair. But McCain wasn’t exactly sharing the article. Instead, she was trolling the relentless media attention surrounding the star-studded event. 

Along with the repost, McCain wrote, “Please stop telling me things about this wedding.” And based on the replies, the Internet agrees.

One X user pointed out, “Honestly unless you’re 12, who really cares about this wedding and the two of them. I wish them well…now please go away,” while others wrote, “OMG thank you!!!! I’ve tried to block it. I’ve tried to change my algorithm. Nothing works. These two faces keep showing up on my feed. Make it stop”, “It’s truly nauseating, I completely ignore” and, “Garish, vulgar, over the top display, of yet another gazillionaire celebrity three ring circus nuptials.”

Please stop telling me things about this wedding. https://t.co/uETqMjVSyd

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 7, 2026

Of course, Meghan’s post did spark a bit of a backlash. While none of the comments were outright clapbacks, some did question McCain, responding to her with, “Girl, are you ok? Who’s forcing you to listen?”, “No one is forcing you to watch any of it. Geesh, you really seem to favor censorship,” and “Nobody’s telling you anything. X knows you’re interested and the info finds you.”

Then there were the comments about the repost. “Who has a raffle at their wedding - donations and opposite of intimate and loving”, “Now this is elitism at its finest. A raffle of a 6,700 thousand dollar purse at a wedding,” and “Right! Who cares and how tacky to win a bag at a wedding” were just a few of the reactions featured in the thread.

Meghan and her X followers aren’t the only ones who feel a certain way about the Swift-Kelce wedding coverage. Some Redditors expressed obvious annoyance over the event before it actually happened. 

On June 30 (Taylor’s ceremony was on July 3), a Redditor asked fans, “Is anyone else getting tired of hearing about Taylor Swift’s wedding?”  Responses ranged from “Tired of hearing about Swift at all, and all celebrity news. It could not be any less important” to “I’m tired of it all. If you say you’re not a fan, then you’re a hater. Ugh. Enough already.”

His claim to fame is Barstool Sports, the popular blog dating back to 2003.

Now, you can call Dave Portnoy a best-selling author thanks to his new book that hit the shelves June 30.

In fact, the aptly titled Cancel Me If You Can is now a No. 1 New York Times Best Seller after topping the current Hardcover Nonfiction list. Oh, and it also ranks second on the newspaper's Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction spread.

"Is being a Times #1 best seller good? It would appear lots of humans liked my book," Portnoy, 49, wrote in his X post on Wednesday, July 8 to accompany a screenshot upload of the Times' Nonfiction list. "Thanks to all the Stoolies who always answer the bell. Best fanbase in the world And to all the haters….I win and you lose…again."

Is being a Times #1 best seller good? It would appear lots of humans liked my book. Thanks to all the Stoolies who always answer the bell. Best fanbase in the world And to all the haters….I win and you lose…again pic.twitter.com/5LJJiVYCYv

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 8, 2026

Here's a brief synopsis of the book, offered by publisher Simon & Schuster: "In his unfiltered style, Dave Portnoy details the journey of how he built his polarizing media empire, Barstool Sports, while refusing to bend the knee to those who tried to tear him down, staying true to himself and blocking out the haters."

Barstool Sports posted its own article Wednesday highlighting Portnoy as a No. 1 bestselling author, writing in peak colorful language about the website's history: "When I tell you about the Internet wars of 2016, it would be hard to believe. Every day you had some scumbag from Deadspin or something similarly terrible literally trying to get Barstool, for lack of better word, canceled."

And notice how Simon & Schuster used the word "polarizing" when describing the Barstool Sports media empire. Late last year, its founder faced backlash for joking that Pete Carroll — head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders — should be “murdered” following a loss to the Denver Broncos.

In a clip posted to Instagram, Portnoy had filmed himself watching the end of the game and yelling into the camera, as it became clear he was going to lose money on a sports bet he placed.

Fifty years ago, iconic '70s rock band Kansas released "Carry On Wayward Son"—a song that saved them from getting dropped from their label and remains a timeless motivational anthem.

Released in November 1976 as the lead single for their fourth studio album, Leftoverture, "Carry On Wayward Son" became the band's breakthrough hit. The single marked Kansas's first Top 40 song, entering the Hot 100 in December and peaking at No. 11 in January 1977. In total, the song spent 12 consecutive weeks on the chart—an impressive feat for the once-struggling band.

Aside from chart success, "Carry On Wayward Son" achieved massive commercial triumph. It eventually went on to be certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 units in the U.S. alone. The track's sudden explosion on rock radio helped officially establish them as mainstream icons.

Steve Walsh and Kerry Livgren performing with American rock group Kansas, circa June 1978.

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Before the single's release, Kansas was struggling to make an impact. The group had released three studio albums and had been touring excessively but had still failed to produce a mainstream hit. Their record label was beginning to lose patience waiting for the band to make it big. Leftoverture was one last chance for the group to succeed, sending the members into a writing frenzy in an attempt to save themselves from being dropped.

“It was a frustrating time,” primary songwriter and guitarist Kerry Livgren said in an interview with Classic Rock. “Having opened for just about every group you could possibly name, we had become such a hot property that nobody would play with us anymore. For instance, Mick Fleetwood later told me that Fleetwood Mac died a death every time we went on first. We were a hard act to follow.”

Before the band recorded Leftoverture, singer and co-songwriter Steve Walsh was suffering from a severe case of writer's block. When they came together for rehearsals, the pressure intensified when Livgren realized the band's fate rested squarely on his shoulders to pen a hit.

“Back then I wrote maybe 70 percent of each album, with Steve Walsh supplying the rest,” said Livgren. “And on the very first day of rehearsals, Steve came to me and said that he had nothing—not a single song. I don’t relish that kind of pressure, but with hindsight, it really brought out the best in me.”

In a last-ditch effort, Livgren wrote "Carry On Wayward Son"—an unorthodox, last-minute addition to the album that had just enough commercial edge to go mainstream. “When they heard it, everybody’s eyebrows raised,” Livgren reflected. “And of course it changed everything for Kansas.”

The song told the autobiographical story of Livgren's lifelong search for spiritual meaning. The track's themes of perseverance and self-discovery made for a deeply touching motivational anthem that deeply resonated with listeners and reflected the songwriter's vulnerable journey.

“Parallel to my musical career I’ve always been on a spiritual sojourn, looking for truth and meaning,” said Livgren. “It was a song of self-encouragement. I was telling myself to keep on looking and I would find what I sought.”

Five decades after its release, "Carry On Wayward Son" continues to resonate with new generations of listeners. In the digital era, the song has garnered over 880 million streams on Spotify—solidifying its place as a permanent staple of classic rock history.

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Every home needs reliable dinnerware, and the best pieces elevate the look of your table while holding your food. If you're looking for a way to make dining more joyful, check out Anthropologie's Benedita Bow Ceramic Stoneware Platter, which may be just the "stunning" piece your tablescape needs. 

Already earning rave reviews from shoppers, this platter is a steal at just $32 (that's 30% off its original $48 price in cart) during a limited-time home sale at the retailer. Plus you can round out your entire collection with Anthropologie's beloved Benedita pattern, celebrated for its signature bow-adorned designs. 

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Available in both a sleek black bow and a subtle white-on-white option, the platter's embossed, hand-painted bows transform any table setting into a scene straight from a romantic film. The glossy, glazed stoneware finish not only looks stunning but is also dishwasher safe.

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Brad Paisley has some exciting news for his fans.

The popular country singer announced on his Instagram that a new song, "Home Sweet Hotel," is out now on all streaming platforms. The single was released on Wednesday and is part of his ongoing EP, Tacklebox. Instead of dropping a traditional album all at once, the 53-year-old musician is putting out unreleased tracks from his 1990s catalog, or songs that were written more recently and inspired by that decade.

The last project where Paisley released new music was his 2017 album, Love and War. He did have an album set to come out in 2023, but it was never released. He also put out a Christmas album, titled Snow Globe Town, last year.

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Paisley explained in a statement that he wants Tacklebox to feel like his "fans have a direct link to my Dropbox or to a playlist that never ends."

"We are calling it Tacklebox; because it’s a box full of hooks, country lyric hooks," he wrote. "In this digital age, I have every song I’ve ever written at my fingertips. This project gave us a license to dig back into the catalog of songs that were never released, that feel like a time period, a style of writing, a sound, and nostalgia."

All of the songs on Tacklebox were recorded at The Castle in Franklin, TN, the same studio where several of Paisley's first albums were made.

Paisley started his career in the 1990s as a writer. His first successful song was "Another You" by David Kersh in 1997. A year later, he signed with Arista Nashville and released his debut album, Who Needs Pictures, in 1999. The second single for that album, "He Didn't Have to Be," came to be Paisley's signature song, and it reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in December of 1999.

He has since released 12 studio albums and gone on multiple headlining tours around the world. More than 50 of his singles have placed on the Billboard country singles charts, and he even has two books out: Jug Fishing for Greazy and Other Brad Paisley Fishing Stories in 2003 and his 2011 autobiography, Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me.

"When I first started writing and recording music, I couldn’t have dreamed of the ability to put something out instantly for the fans," Paisley concluded in his statement.

Brad Paisley during his performance at Tollwood Summer Festival 2026 at Olympiapark on June 23, 2026, in Munich, Germany.

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The songs released as a part of Paisley's never-ending Tacklebox EP include "Fallin'," "This Town Ain't Small Enough," "Without You," "Hi Ho Silverado (featuring David Lee Murphy)", "Overnight Low," "Someone Else's Arms (featuring Miranda Lambert)" and "Out of the Picture."

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Currently, the country superstar is on his Truck Still Works World Tour, performing headlining dates across North America in numerous amphitheaters and state fairs through early October. Paisley is set to perform at Canvas Stadium in Colorado on Friday night, before picking up the tour again in early August. Some of the upcoming stops include Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Texas and more. More information and tickets can be bought on Paisley's official website.

"Home Sweet Hotel" is out now on all streaming platforms.

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As anyone who was watching MTV in 1990 can tell you, it was kind of a weird time for music. Hair metal was about to die out, though not everybody realized it yet, and the impending release of Nirvana's Nevermind in 1991 was about to change the world forever. Somewhere, in the middle of that, the Black Crowes came along with their blockbuster debut album, Shake Your Money Maker. They weren't metal, they weren't grunge, they weren't pop...but their old-school Southern rock style sent the group straight to the top of the charts.

Not only did Shake Your Money Maker sell over 5 million copies, but two of the album's singles, "Hard to Handle" and "She Talks to Angels," went all the way to #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. What makes that achievement all the more impressive is the fact that founding members (and brothers) Chris and Rich Robinson were barely more than kids at the time: Rich was just 19 years old when Shake Your Money Maker was released, and frontman Chris was a mere lad of 23.

And of course, they were even younger when they wrote the tunes that would make them famous: Rich was only 17 years old when he wrote the riff that became "She Talks to Angels."

As Rich recalled in an interview with Premier Guitar, he was "still in high school" at the time, and a "guy named James Hall," who was a friend of his older brother, showed him how to play an Open E chord on the guitar.

"I played around with that and wrote some songs, and then I just remember writing 'She Talks to Angels,'" Rich said. As he went on to explain, while he usually wrote songs on his father's acoustic guitar, for some reason, he composed "She Talks to Angels" on an oddly shaped electric guitar called a Robin.

"I got this weird guitar and I wrote the basics of 'She Talks to Angels' on it and I quickly sold that guitar because it was so weird and kind of unusable."

That guitar might have been weird, but it certainly served an important purpose. Not only was "She Talks to Angels" a hit, but it became one of the Black Crowes' most beloved songs, particularly among fans struggling with addiction. (The above YouTube video, posted six years ago, continues to get comments from listeners who say the song helped them through recovery.)

"'She Talks to Angels' is a funny song in that so many people resonate with it," Chris (who wrote the lyrics) said in an interview with Songfacts.

"The dark details like drugs and things like that would be a part of growing up and being in this world, but when I wrote that song I had no idea — I hadn't done any of things. I hadn't lived that — everything was in my imagination," he continued.

Even though Chris and Rich were young and relatively inexperienced when they wrote some of their biggest hits, Chris went on to say that some things about the creative process didn't change over the years.

"There are things in that song, and even earlier songs when Rich and I were starting out, that are certain tendencies or nuances that I've always liked about writing, and those would be the same," he said. "But to go back in time or to a place or a feeling, that just doesn't exist when you're trying to be here now, man. Music is about being in the moment as opposed to, 'Hey, we did that, and what are we going to do?' I like to be as present as I can with what's happening."

As for fans of the Black Crowes, they can go back to the time and feeling when "She Talks to Angels" came out anytime, and they often do: At the time of this writing, the song has over 180 million streams on Spotify alone.

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Do you have the time to listen to Green Day whine? The ’90s alt-rock icons recently announced the soundtrack for their upcoming coming-of-age film, Nimrods, and it's stacked.

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Including their newest single, “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.,” the release comprises 22 career-spanning classics, from “Basket Case,” “Longview,” and “When I Come Around,” to “In the End,” “Dilemma,” and “Brain Stew,” alongside four previously unreleased live recordings from one of Green Day’s gigs at the Palladium in Los Angeles.

The Nimrods soundtrack features 30 tracks, 22 Green Day songs, "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.", unreleased live recordings and more. Out July 31, 2026.#greenday #nimrodsmovie pic.twitter.com/UyBL5bjrtA

— Green Day Italy (@GreenDayItaly_) July 8, 2026

The rest of the soundtrack will feature new music from the fictional band Analog Dogs, showcased in the film, as well as music from Ultra Q, Paradox, and Mckenna Grace, all of whom are either featured or star in the film.

Nimrods, the soundtrack, will arrive on July 31 in various formats: CD, cassette, digital, and vinyl. Preorder for all formats is now available.  

Nimrods, the film, is targeting a nationwide Aug. 14 theater release, with special global previews on Aug. 11.

The film was originally titled New Year’s Rev and made its world premiere last fall at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. According to assorted publications, fans and critics alike liked what they saw, calling the watch “nostalgic,” “chaotic,” and a “tender tribute to teenage dirtbags.”

Directed by Lee Kirk (Ordinary World, The Office), the road-trip comedy follows the hijinks of the Analog Dogs, who are racing across the country to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve, completely unaware that the whole gig is one big, fat joke.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on the life and times of Green Day, when Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool lived out of a van before their debut album, Dookie, broke through in 1994, winning a GrammyAward, becoming double-diamond certified, and cementing the punk rockers as a massive force in rock history.

The members of Green Day make a cameo in the movie, which stars MckennaGrace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Mason Thames (The Black Phone), and the legendary Fred Armisen.  

“I’ve always wanted to do a Green Day film,” Armstrong told THR. “God, ever since the beginning, just all my heroes have always done films, whether it was Rock ‘n’ Roll High School by the Ramones or A Hard Day’s Night, the Who’s Quadrophenia. I wanted to just do the same thing.”

Let the needle drops commence.

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Everyone remembers the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. When COVID fears were at an all-time high, we were all limiting how much we went out into the world, so folks were stocking up on essentials like they were going out of style. I vividly remember wearing a mask, driving to several stores, and hunting for TP, cleaners, and other necessities that just disappeared off shelves. But apparently, this wasn't the first time we had a toilet paper crisis in this country; only the last time, it was all due to a joke taken a little too seriously.

In 1973, Johnny Carson was at the height of his career hosting The Tonight Show. The country, however, was going through quite a lot at the time. Roe v. Wade was officially decided, the Vietnam War was coming to an end, and an energy crisis was in the works. The American people were a little raw and bracing themselves for the other shoe to drop.

CBS News stated former reporter Sally Quinn, who covered the story at the time, said: "Amidst the recent preoccupation with the fuel shortage and the meat shortage, a new gap has appeared in the staples of the American household: the toilet paper shortage."

Only, there really wasn't one.

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It began when Wisconsin Congressman Harold Froehlich released a statement about the book paper shortage at the time, saying, "The next thing we're gonna have to worry about is a potential toilet paper shortage."

The Tonight Show writers picked up the press release for Carson's opening monologue and omitted the word "potential," which is what is blamed for causing the stir.

"There is an acute shortage of toilet paper in the good old United States. We gotta quit writing on it," quipped Carson on Dec. 19, 1973. "I gotta tella ya, it's serious. I just saw a commercial where Mrs. Olson comes in with a shopping bag and the housewife says forget the coffee just give me the shopping bag!" And that was all it took.

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, it prompted 20 million Americans to flood stores, hoarding as much toilet paper as possible.

A month later, Carson addressed the controversy head-on, saying: "For all my life in entertainment, I don't want to be remembered as the man who created a false toilet paper scare. Apparently there is no shortage," he assured.

And while Carson is remembered for many, many things, we can unfortunately report he is, in fact, also remembered as the man who created a false toilet paper scare.

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Since releasing her first record, 1978's The Kick Inside, months before turning 20, Kate Bushfans have appreciated her ability to make unique chart-topping songs. One of the more popular tracks of The Kick Inside is "The Man with the Child in His Eyes." According to American Songwriter, Bush penned "The Man with the Child in His Eyes" six years before the album was released. The publication also reported that she took the song to the recording studio three years after writing it.

American Songwriter reported that Bush's ex-boyfriend, television personality, Steve Blacknell, said he was the subject of the tune while speaking to the Daily Mail in 2010.

"I thought 'Oh my God'. What I heard made my soul stand on end. I realised there and then that I was in love with a genius," said Blacknell during the Daily Mail interview, as reported by American Songwriter. "As things hotted up for her, so our relationship cooled and we drifted apart. But I've been told by those around her that I was indeed 'The Man With the Child in His Eyes' and I know that those words were given to me by someone very special."

According to Kate Bush Encyclopedia, Bush said she came up with the tune, which secured the No. 85 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 during the month of March 1979, to express a theory she held during a 1979 interview promoting The Kick Inside.

"The inspiration for ‘The Man With the Child in His Eyes’ was really just a particular thing that happened when I went to the piano. The piano just started speaking to me. It was a theory that I had had for a while that I just observed in most of the men that I know: the fact that they just are little boys inside and how wonderful it is that they manage to retain this magic," said Bush in the 1979 interview.

Bush discussed the making of The Kick Inside, specifically its title track in a 2011 interview with Interview magazine. She said that she believed "some of those early songs are quite dramatic really—melodramatic almost" because of her youth.

"I think that’s quite often something that goes hand-in-hand with youth. I was always trying to look for something a little bit different I suppose," said Bush in the 2011 interview.

Toy Story 5 opened in theaters back June 19 with a record opening of $160 million and is looking to gross over $800 million worldwide. Even so, many will likely wait for it to come to streaming to catch it again or for the first time. The franchise that features the voices of Tom Hanksand Tim Allen as toys Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively, has grossed over $3.3 billion across the five films so far.

With the high cost of everything these days, many families are choosing to stay home not only for their vacation ("staycation," anyone?) but also for their entertainment whether it be a concert or a movie. Along with the short turn around time from theatre to streaming, families are opting to wait a few months to catch a film. Let's be honest, can we blame them? Unless you're sneaking in snacks and catching a matinee, going to see a movie for a family of four can easily soar close to $100 or more.

So when does Toy Story 6 come out on streaming? Read on for more about the film and when you can purchase the film on DVD/Blu-ray or streaming.

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What is Toy Story 5 about?

Woody (Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie (Scarlett Spears). Will playtime ever be the same?

Who's in the cast of Toy Story 5?

Returning cast voices include Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Tony Hale as Forky, John Ratzenberger as Hamm; Wallace Shawn as Rex, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog; Jeff Bergman as Mr. Potato Head; Anna Vocino as Mrs. Potato Head, Annie Potts as Bo Peep and Bonnie Hunt as Dolly.

Joining the main cast are Kristen Schaal as Trixie; Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl, and Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom.

New characters include Greta Lee as Lilypad, Conan O’Brien as Smarty Pants, Craig Robinson as Atlas, Shelby Rabara as Snappy, Matty Matheson as Dr. Nutcase, Scarlett Spears as the sweet and shy 8-year-old Bonnie, and Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze, an independent 8-year-old girl who loves animals.

Related: To Infinity and Beyond! Every Character in the Toy Story Franchise

When did Toy Story 5 come out in theaters?

Toy Story 5 premiered exclusively in theatres on Friday, June 19.

When will Toy Story 5 be available to stream?

While exact dates have yet to be announced, we expect Toy Story 5 to be available for purchase on cable/satellite and streaming platforms (Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube) sometime in August with a debut on Hulu and Disney+ sometime in September or October. Check back here for updates.

When will Toy Story 5 be on Disney+?

We expect it sometime in late September or October, not date has been announced yet.

When will Toy Story 5 be released on DVD and Blu-ray?

Eventually, yes. DVD and Blu-ray release dates have yet to be announced, but look for a mid-to-late fall release date (more than likely before Thanksgiving/Christmas). Check back here for updates.

Is there a trailer for Toy Story 5?

Yes. Check out the official trailer for Toy Story 5 below.

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While we're not speaking for everyone, many of us are prone to interrupting during a conversation. Cutting someone off when they're speaking is a normal—albeit frustrating—part of society, and a lot of people don’t even know when they're doing it. And this habit is not just limited to adults. Whether your child or grandchild does it frequently, or if you remember from your own childhood, you probably know that kids tend to interrupt conversations between grownups quite a bit. And for a variety of reasons (hint: they're not just outspoken).

“Frequent interrupting is often seen when there is some level of executive functioning challenge, particularly in what we call inhibition,” Dr. Cari Alvarez, Ph.D., tells Parade. “Inhibition is our ability to resist our impulses (for example, the urge to speak out of turn). Executive function, and inhibition in particular, are part of the frontal lobe, which is one of the last parts of the brain to develop, meaning it is expected for younger children to struggle more and for them to get better with age and with adult support and guidance.”

Dr. Alvarez—who is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations for kids and giving practical support to parents—adds that it’s common to see a higher degree of impulsivity into late adolescence through early adulthood, since that is the timeline for our brains to fully mature.

As she says, “interrupting can be developmentally appropriate,” and it only becomes a point of concern if its frequency is out of proportion or if it is impacting the child's social relationships (others are annoyed by them or comment on the behavior).

What are the main needs that your child or grandchild has if they constantly interrupt conversations? The psychologist shares them below, along with why and what to do if your child or grandchild interrupts often.

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What Do These Frequent Interruptions Mean?

According to Dr. Alvarez, it all comes down to a simple principle: children love and need adult attention. But a kid who is constantly interrupting could be communicating that their brain is working differently, or that they need to meaningfully connect with you.

“Neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD greatly impact executive function and, in fMRI studies, have been shown to result in slower cortical maturation, meaning a child with ADHD might have executive functioning abilities that are two to four years behind their peers,” she explains.

She says that "this is worth noting," along with a few other issues:

• "If your child's interrupting is tied to a broader pattern of difficulty resisting impulses," she states.
• Acting without thinking.
• Not measuring consequences.
• The "behavior seems beyond what peers their age experience, or they seem ‘immature for their age,'" she shares.

If those seem to describe the behavior you're seeing, she suggests discussing it "with a qualified provider, such as a clinical psychologist or developmental pediatrician."

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7 Reasons Why Children Interrupt Conversations Constantly, a Child Psychologist Says

Here are some of the most common reasons that kids interrupt, according to a psychologist.

1. They’re suffering from executive dysfunction 

As mentioned, the child might be dealing with executive dysfunction due to a variety of causes. If you suspect that this might be the root of the frequent interruptions, Dr. Alvarez recommends consulting with a professional to obtain a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

2. They want to feel heard

At the end of the day, your child or grandchild might just want to feel heard by you. For this, Dr. Alvarez says that you should set aside time each day (preferably at a predictable time) where you practice active listening with them—that means no phones or distractions.

3. They feel disconnected from you

On a similar note, another need your kid might be expressing is the desire to feel connected with you.

“They feel disconnected from you and are trying to find ways to connect,” Dr. Alvarez states. “Dedicate five to 10 minutes a day to playing with them, focused on what they are doing, reflecting on what they say and not giving them any directions, commands or bombarding them with questions. Instead, let them lead the conversation.”

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4. They may be responding to “overparenting”

There’s a chance that, as Dr. Alvarez says, you may have fallen into something called “an overparenting dynamic” where you are always available to the child, so they expect constant, undivided attention. 

“Enforce a waiting period,” she advises.

To enforce this, she suggests saying something like, “I am busy right now. I will find you in three minutes."

5. They’re lacking structure

“There isn't a structured time for them to voice their concerns and questions, so they feel they will never get the chance unless they interrupt,” Dr. Alvarez observes as another need. “Institute a ‘family meeting’ where they are part of the decision-making process.”

Related: People Who Never Felt Validated as Kids Often Develop These 11 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

6. They’re modeling after adults

The child might be mirroring what they’re seeing around them, and they might be modeling the interrupting that they’re witnessing. 

“Children are constantly absorbing our actions, and they mimic how we, as their grown-ups, move through the world,” Dr. Alvarez explains. “If the adults around them struggle with interrupting, them doing the same could be learned behavior."

So how do you go about addressing this need?

"Take note of your own conversation style—do you interrupt other adults or the child themselves?" the psychologist shares. "Be mindful of your behavior and pause while someone else is speaking, as you intentionally listen to the message rather than preparing a rebuttal. Challenge yourself to wait three seconds before jumping in with your thoughts.” 

7. They’re anxious

Since anxiety can make things feel urgent, Dr. Alvarez says that for adults and children alike, our brains try to protect us by creating the worst-case scenario. 

“If a child is in this headspace, it might appear ‘life or death’ for their parents to hear them,” she states. “If parents have a habit of solving all problems immediately for the child, this can intensify interrupting, because they ‘need’ the parent, since they have learned they can't do things on their own without the parent doing the heavy lifting.”

Related: ‘I’m a Psychologist, and I’m Begging Parents to Stop Using This 1 Common Phrase’

What To Do When a Child Interrupts

As a parent or grandparent, when a child interrupts a conversation, Dr. Alvarez suggests that you can validate that the child has something to share, provide a waiting period and let the child know you want to hear what they have to say. 

She advises saying something like, “You want to tell me something/share something, too. Mommy is busy right now. I will come find you in three minutes when I can give you my full attention.” Or you can begin the same way and say, “Mommy and Daddy are speaking right now. We'll make space for you to share in a minute.”

Kids need a lot of guidance, and their parents and/or grandparents are their first teachers in manners, life skills and communication. Knowing how to proceed with your children is always a good first step.

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• Dr. Cari Alvarez, Ph.D., licensed child psychologist

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Thanks to Dolly Parton's 2022 bluegrass hit, “Berry Pie", we already know exactly where the country icon stands on baking: "I like to cook, and I love to bake / Bread and cookies, and pies and cake." From her Duncan Hines biscuit mixes to brownie mixes to her cookware and serveware collection at Walmart, she's made it pretty clear that the kitchen is one of her happy places.

If you’d like to bring a little of that Dolly magic into your own home, the Dolly Parton Butterfly Stamp Carbon Steel Round Non-Stick Cake Pan is a great place to start. Normally $11, it's currently on sale for just $10 at Walmart. The pan features an embossed butterfly design that leaves a delicate textured pattern on the finished dessert, adding extra charm before the frosting or powdered sugar even goes on.

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The first thing you'll notice is the rose gold-toned pan's embossed butterfly pattern, which is pressed directly into the baking surface. Instead of turning out a completely smooth cake, it leaves behind an intricate raised butterfly motif that gives homemade desserts a decorative finish straight out of the oven. Whether you dust it with powdered sugar to highlight the design, drizzle it with a simple glaze, or leave it unfrosted, the texture does most of the decorating for you, making even a basic cake look a little more impressive with practically no effort.

Measuring just under 10 inches in diameter and a little over 11.5 inches wide (including the handles), it's sized for all kinds of delicious creations. Layered cakes, cheesecakes, coffee cakes, pound cakes, brownies, blondies, cornbread, and cinnamon rolls all bake up beautifully, but it works just as well for savory favorites like quiche, baked macaroni and cheese, breakfast casseroles, baked dips, pot pies, or pasta bakes.

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Made from durable carbon steel, the pan is designed to distribute heat evenly across the entire surface, helping batters bake consistently from edge to center. A silicone-based nonstick coating helps cakes release cleanly without pulling apart the delicate butterfly design, while also making cleanup much easier afterward. 

The pan also features a reinforced rolled rim that helps resist warping over time, even with frequent use, and it's oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Hand washing is recommended to help preserve both the nonstick finish and the decorative embossed pattern for years of baking.

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Whether you're whipping up a box mix or trying something new from scratch, the $10 Dolly Parton Butterfly Stamp Carbon Steel Round Non-Stick Cake Pan makes your bake sweet before the oven is even preheated. Grab it for your kitchen at Walmart!

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Pretty dishes just make a meal feel more special, but you don't have to reserve your most beautiful pieces for special get-togethers. Life is far too short for that! Instead, elevate your everyday dining and make every dish feel special by investing in a sturdy set of dinnerware that's durable enough for everyday use yet still beautiful. This is exactly what this Martha Stewart dish set from Target will help you achieve.

Martha Stewart's Empress Bouquet 30-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set is the true definition of everyday elegance. Featuring a durable porcelain construction, these beautiful plates, bowls and cups add a touch of floral charm to every meal. The calming blue and white color combination, coupled with the chinoiserie motifs, gives this set a delicate, almost vintage-like feel while still making a beautiful statement on your table. These honestly look like they could be from an antique store!

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Offering service for six people, this dinnerware set comes with 30 pieces total, including:

• Six 10-inch dinner plates
• Six 8.5-inch dessert plates
• Six 9-inch dinner bowls
• Six 22-ounce cereal bowls
• Six 12-ounce coffee mugs

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While this dinnerware set is very elegant and pretty enough for special occasions, it is also great for everyday use. The set is dishwasher-safe (though hand-washing is recommended). It's also microwave-safe, making it perfect for reheating weeknight leftovers. What's more, it's oven-safe up to 350°F. This is a versatile set of dishes you will love adding to your dinnerware collection.

If you're not in the market for new dinnerware, that's okay. These Martha Stewart dishes would also be a great housewarming or wedding gift. It's definitely a set to keep on your radar.

Overall, Target shoppers love this 30-piece dinnerware set, giving it an average rating of 4.7 stars on Target.com, with reviewers appreciating its color scheme and design and that it's dishwasher-safe.

You can find this dinnerware set from Martha Stewart on Target.com for $89.99. It is not sold in Target stores.

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As the oldest of four singing sisters, she helped guide a family act into one of disco's most joyful and enduring success stories.

Debbie Sledge, the singer and founding member of Sister Sledge, turns 72 on July 9. As one of the original voices behind the legendary family group, Sledge helped carry some of the most recognizable sounds of the disco era into pop culture history.

Sister Sledge formed in Philadelphia with sisters Debbie, Joni, Kim and Kathy Sledge. The group began performing as children and eventually became one of the defining vocal groups of the 1970s, blending disco, R&B, soul and pop into a sound that was polished, joyful and unmistakably family-rooted.

Their biggest breakthrough came with the 1979 album We Are Family, created with Chic members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. The album produced several of the group's signature songs, including "He's the Greatest Dancer," "Lost in Music," "Thinking of You" and the title track that became not only one of their biggest hits, but one of the genre's most unforgettable.

"We Are Family" became far more than a disco hit. The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually became a staple at weddings, sporting events, political gatherings and celebrations across generations. In 2017, it was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural, historical or artistic significance.

Sledge later said the group survived its long climb because of the support around them and the faith she carried from childhood. "As a family we've been through an awful lot," she told Talented Ladies Club. She added that her faith gave her strength through the early years and everything that followed, saying, "I believe that there is nothing you can't accomplish as long as you choose love."

The success of Sister Sledge gave Debbie Sledge a permanent place in 1970s music history, but her career did not end with the height of the disco era. She has continued performing and now leads Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary, a newer family-centered version of the group that includes younger members of the Sledge family.

According to her official biography, Sledge remains active as a vocalist, recording artist, principal member and vocal director, continuing to bring the group's music to audiences decades after its original rise. In 2022, Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary released "FREE," marking their first release as a collective in almost 20 years.

As she turns 72, Sledge's legacy remains tied to one of the most beloved songs of the 1970s, but it also expands far beyond a single hit. Through Sister Sledge, she helped create music that continues to fill dance floors, soundtrack family moments and remind listeners why the group's name still carries so much meaning.

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In July 1968, Simon & Garfunkel weren’t just dominating the charts; they owned them.

After their legendary soundtrack to The Graduatespent seven weeks at No. 1, the folk-rock duo followed it with Bookends in May, creating a rare musical showdown that kept two of their biggest albums battling atop the Billboard 200 for a staggering 16 weeks.

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The story behind one of the most unforgettable runs in music history began 15 years earlier, when Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel first met as grade schoolers. The future legends were cast in their sixth-grade graduation production ofAlice in Wonderland, with Garfunkel playing the Cheshire Cat and Simon taking on the role of the White Rabbit.

Bonding over their love for rock and roll, the two friends formed a partnership that would quietly—then loudly—change the course of music forever.

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By their early teens, Simon and Garfunkel were performing under the band name Tom & Jerry—”Arty was the most famous singer in the neighborhood,” Simon told NPR in a 2004 interview. Their first song, “That Girl for Me,” became a “hit” with their friends and family, and two years later, they broke out of small-time Queens, New York, and into American Bandstand.

“We were discouraged from having written our own tunes for a couple of years and not being lucky enough to get on the radio, which was our goal,” Garfunkel explained of the duo's early days, just before their big break, in the same joint interview. “We thought, 'We have this one last song, ‘Hey Schoolgirl.’ … We went to the demo studio and paid $7 for an hour of recording … it was our swan song.”

The singer-songwriter thought they’d record the song and, at the very least, have a fun memory to look back on. But fate had other ideas: Music promoter Sid Prosen, who was in earshot, heard them, liked them, and signed them to Big Records. “Hey Schoolgirl” then reached No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100, sold more than 100,000 copies, and earned them a spot on the music-and-dance television show.

In 1963, the two regrouped as Simon & Garfunkel. Recognizing the public’s growing interest in folk music, the pair signed with Columbia Records and began laying the foundation for their signature sound. Despite some setbacks, an electric remix of their 1964 song "Sound of Silence" hit No. 1 on the charts and turned the duo into superstars.

Their cultural footprint grew even bigger after their songs were featured in Mike Nichols’ The Graduate, which included the mega-hit “Mrs. Robinson.” By 1970, with the release of their final studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon & Garfunkel became one of the best-selling acts in the highest tier of global music.

“What a song,” Garfunkel said of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” with Simon adding, “I was playing my guitar alone one night … and all of a sudden I sang that. I couldn't believe it. I was dumbstruck. I have no idea where that came from. It was a gift. And I was just emotionally very moved by it.”

Today, the two continue to perform separately, decades after their childhood friendship changed music forever. Garfunkel recently surprised fans by joining pop star Charlie Puthonstage at Madison Square Garden, and Simon’s performances continue to move fans around the world.

And to think, one of the greatest partnerships in music history began not in a recording studio, but on the set of a stage play—it’s the kind of story that sounds almost too perfect to be true. Like a fairy tale.

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No matter if your shoe rack is brimming with footwear or is looking empty these days, it's always a good time to invest in new styles. Especially with summer upon us, it's the perfect excuse to add a few more sandals to your daily routine. Thanks to Nordstrom Rack, you can shop for a slew of amazing shoe options, like the Franco Sarto Beryl Toe Loop Slingback Sandals. The footwear is up to 81% off during the retailer's Clear the Rack event, as the sale offers an extra 25% off on clearance items through July 12. 

The footwear initially cost $110, but has been reduced to as low as $21 in the beige colorway for  a limited-time. The shoes are being sold in three other colors at the corresponding prices, blush pink ($25), white ($26), and black ($55). The sizes range from 5 to 11 at a standard medium width, including half sizes, with the style marked as true to size. 

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The design features a 0.75-inch heel with a slingback strap that has a buckle closure you can adjust for your comfort. The shoe is made with a slightly contoured footbed that's intended to keep you supported all day long. The sandals are entirely synthetic, so all you have to do is wipe them clean with a soft damp cloth when they get scuffed or a bit dirty. 

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What we love about these sandals is that they're extremely versatile due to the minimalist color options, so you can easily wear them with everything from athleisure wear to dresses. You can dress them up for professional events, matching the gold-toned hardware with chic gold jewelry, or dress them down for backyard barbecue with an oversized T-shirt. 

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"I've been wearing them everyday since I received them and I've worn them with jeans and shorts — they're my new favorite sandals," one shopper wrote. Other customers described the sandals as "very comfortable" and "very stylish." Due to the incredibly affordable sale price, you can even shop for a few colors that you can rotate through during the summer season. 

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Your shoe collection is about to get a major upgrade. These gorgeous Franco Sarto sandals are the perfect everyday go-to, and this 81% off sale is a can't miss deal. Shop the footwear at Nordstrom Rack now while they're on sale during the retailer's Clear the Rack event!  

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A bedroom refresh does not always require a major makeover. Sometimes, a small change like swapping out your bedding can completely change the look and feel of a space. A new comforter can add color, texture and personality while making your room feel a little more inviting.

Aldi shoppers looking for an affordable way to update their bedrooms should definitely keep an eye out for a cheerful new bedding find the store has as part of its Aldi Finds section. The Kirkton House Comforter Print on Crinkle features a pretty floral design that gives any bedroom an easy seasonal refresh without the price tag of some similar designer bedding.

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This cutesy comforter is available at Aldi for just $19.99, making it a budget-friendly option for shoppers who want to add a little more charm to their room. It comes in both Queen and King sizes, and it's available in a gray or tan floral print. Bonus: both colors are neutral enough to match or blend into any existing bedroom design you have, so you don't need to redecorate, just swap out the comforter.

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A floral comforter can instantly bring a softer, more cheerful feel to a bedroom while still working with a variety of decorating styles. Whether your space leans cozy and traditional or more modern and minimal, floral patterns are the perfect addition to any bedroom.

Aldi shoppers love Kirkton House bedding for its combination of affordability and comfort. Many customers say the comforters feel soft and surprisingly high quality for the price, with some comparing them favorably to more expensive options from higher-end stores like Macy's and Nordstrom.

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Of course, preferences can vary. Some shoppers find polyester bedding is not their personal favorite when it comes to fabrics for bedding, while others love the easy-care feel and value. Like many Aldi Finds, availability may be limited, so if you are able to spot this comforter in stores, you should grab it before it disappears.

If you have been wanting to give your bedroom a quick refresh, Aldi’s new floral comforter is an easy way to add a pop of personality without spending a lot. Pair it with simple sheets, textured throw pillows or a cozy blanket to create a bedroom that feels fresh, comfortable and pulled together.

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