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Your everyday bag often gets thrown through the ringer, which is why you should refresh your daily accessories every once in a while. Thanks to budget retailers like Walmart, there are so many incredible wardrobe finds, spanning from jewelry to purses, that look designer. For example, the Montana West Wrangler Hobo Bag is currently on sale for nearly 43% off, and it looks so high-end.

The purse originally cost $40, but has been reduced to as low as $23 in the brown, khaki, black, and gray hues. You can also shop for a dark green, light brown, and red color, but for sale prices ranging in between $24 and $27. The purse is 12.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide, and 11 inches tall with a 9.5-inch strap drop, so that you can throw it over your shoulder with ease. 

Montana West Wrangler Hobo Bag, From $23 (was $40) at Walmart

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The trendy design features gunmetal hardware that makes it look vintage, with two inner open pockets and one zipper pocket that's perfect for those who want to stay organized. The hobo bag consists of a "slouched" look which makes it look effortlessly lived in and casual for everyday activities. The satchel is additionally made of faux leather, so it's "durable" while feeling luxurious. 

Montana West Wrangler Hobo Bag, $23 (was $40) at Walmart

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This purse is marked as a bestseller, with shoppers describing it as "beautiful," "very sturdy," and "gorgeous," adding that the material is "so soft." One reviewer wrote that it's the "perfect size," as you can easily fit your "phone, comb, and pens without them falling out into the purse." Plus, the front pocket is ideal for smaller miscellaneous items, like hand sanitizer and lip balm. 

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"Like an old pair of Levi's jeans, [it has a] new but a good, worn look," another customer said. Due to the affordable price and the fact that "the quality exceeds expectations," this purse also makes for an ideal gift for a loved one. With mostly minimalist colors available for purchase, the bag will also match with nearly any wardrobe. 

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A guest at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is shutting down an "inappropriate" rumor being spread about the couple's high-profile nuptials.

Tavia Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, took to Instagram following Swift and Kelce's Friday, July 3, nuptials at Madison Square Garden to defend the couple from a "false narrative" about the event.

Tavia's response came in the comment section of the No Filter with Zack Peter podcast after host Zack Peter discussed reports that claimed there was "not enough champagne" at the wedding and that "guests had to stand through 40 min of vows" before the singer-songwriter and NFL player said "I do."

"This is such a false narrative. They did not run out of champagne. There were not long lines. Every single person was seated for the ceremony," Tavia began. "The vows were spectacular — beautiful, heartfelt, and absolutely perfect. It could not have been a more fabulous experience."

She continued, "And frankly, it is inappropriate to say things like this when you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about. That is hearsay—not truth."

Clark and Tavia were spotted attending the July 3 ceremony, and Tavia had previously shared photos of her family on the night of Swift and Kelce's New York City wedding on Instagram. "All dressed up in New York for a night that already feels like a song," she wrote in the caption of her Saturday, July 4, post.

Other celebrity attendees of Swift and Kelce's wedding include officiant Adam Sandler, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Andy Reid, Paul McCartney, Cara Delevingne, Gracie Abrams, Dakota Johnson, Camila Cabello, Zoë Kravitz and Emma Stone.

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini was also in attendance, calling the event "the most beautiful wedding" in a subsequent X post and writing that she was "still crying and dancing."

Actress Niecy Nash agreed in her own Instagram post, writing that "from beginning to end no detail was spared" in the wow-worthy wedding.

Southern Charm's Shep Rose and Taylor Ann Green are keeping fans guessing about where they stand, but one thing is clear: viewers are rooting for the exes to give their romance another shot.

Fresh off her breakup with Gaston Rojas, Rose and Green sent fans into a frenzy with photos together on Instagram, and Rose addressed whether their renewed connection could lead to something more. "She's back in my life a little bit, and I'm very pleased with that," Rose teased to SiriusXM's Page Six Radio.

"She loved me so much, and she cared about me so much, and I took it for granted," he admitted. "And I care about her and her family very much. Thankfully, that relationship stayed somewhat connected."

Rose said their years together were filled with joy, adventure, and meaningful memories, making it difficult for him to simply dismiss the connection they still share.

"Southern Charm" star Shep Rose reflected on his relationship with Taylor Ann Green. pic.twitter.com/o7pTuQOWNh

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Green also reflected on how they reconnected on a deeper level. "I mean, he was kind of beside himself, honestly," she recounted about a reunion with Rose on The Viall Files. "He was like, 'I cannot believe you are sitting here in front of me. I cannot believe you reached out. I care about you. I think about you all the time. I think about your brother. There's so many times I want to reach out to you. But I feel like I just couldn't because your ex was holding you hostage.' Which he was to a certain extent."

While fans are excited about the possibility of Rose and Green finding their way back to each other, many are making one thing clear: they want to see that Rose has truly grown since their breakup.

One person summed up how many fans were feeling. "I do think he loved / loves her but he doesn't know how to be a good boyfriend. He's always been able to do or say whatever he wants. But I will say if they are back together on the show I might start watching southern charm again."

Another person posted on X: "I wouldn’t be mad if they were a thing again. She’s kind of the one that got away. She’s the girl next door that he could really settle down with (if he’s ever capable)."

Others expressed concern over their messy breakup and wondered if Green was reconnecting with Rose to return to Southern Charm for the upcoming season.

Between the dramatic, record-breaking upsets dominating sports headlines this month and the viral "Viking Row" celebrations taking over everyone's social feeds, it's safe to say that Nordic fever has officially swept the travel world.

But while the spotlight is shining bright on Scandinavia right now, smart travelers are already looking ahead at how to translate that spectacular northern energy into their future vacation plans.

If you have been dreaming of trading the historically sweltering, hundred-degree summer heatwaves of the crowded Mediterranean for crisp mountain air and glass-like waterways, Holland America Line just dropped a major piece of travel news that is perfectly timed.

The premium cruise line has officially updated its upcoming 2027 Northern Europe deployment, re-engineering five distinct seven-day summer itineraries aboard its flagship vessel, the Rotterdam. The upgrade adds highly coveted, deeply immersive port stops into two of Norway’s most scenic and legendarily gatekept fjord communities: Flåm and Hellesylt.

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Hellesylt village near Geiranger fjord, Norway

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For anyone trying to map out a bucket-list Scandinavian vacation, this schedule shift is a massive win. Because Norway's rugged, vertical coastlines can be a logistical headache to navigate on your own, a premium cruise ship is widely considered the absolute smoothest way to access them. Your stateroom balcony essentially acts as a moving, front-row seat to an area UNESCO officially ranks as one of "the most scenically outstanding fjord regions on the planet."

By adding Flåm to the lineup, Holland America is giving guests the chance to step off the gangway and immediately board the world-famous Flåmsbana Railway—a historic mountain train that climbs thousands of feet past roaring, misty waterfalls and is routinely named one of the most beautiful rail journeys on earth. Meanwhile, the new stop in Hellesylt hands travelers the keys to the Storfjorden region, serving as the breathtaking gateway to the iconic Geirangerfjord.

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The newly optimized seven-day voyages are officially open for booking and span select departure dates between late May and August of 2027. Travelers can choose between routes that blend the jaw-dropping cliffs of the Sognefjord with cultural walking tours through historic coastal capitals like Oslo and Kristiansand, or itineraries that dive straight into deep fjord country, weaving through the Hardangerfjord and stopping in the art-nouveau gem of Ålesund and the historic medieval wharf of Bergen.

Whether you're riding the wave of the region's massive cultural moment or simply looking to lock in a refreshing, zero-stress summer escape well ahead of the crowds, heading north is proving to be the ultimate premium play.

After all, why spend your hard-earned vacation fighting heavy beach crowds when you could be watching the morning sun illuminate a real-life Scandinavian dreamworld?

Related: Holland America Just Unveiled Its Next Cruise Season—Complete With Refreshed Ships and Private Island Upgrades

In the 1970s, Alison Arngrim was a familiar face on Little House on the Prairie, playing Nellie Oleson on the NBC historical drama series for seven seasons.

But it wasn’t until the 1980s that Arngrim experienced her most "Hollywood” moment.

In a clip from The Patrick Labyorsheaux podcast, Arngrim, 64, dished that in the early '80s she had an unexpected encounter with actor Dan Haggerty, the big-bearded star on NBC’s The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.

“Dan Haggerty of Grizzly Adams trying to pick me up, hitting on me at Brenda Vaccaro's Christmas party,” Arngrim recalled of the late TV star, who died in 2016. “He cornered me. Cornered me by the eggnog punch bowl. The eggnog, the big bowl of eggnog. And I was in a miniskirt and boots. And he  was very nice, but it was kind of strange.”

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“He came up, and we were chatting, and I mean I knew who he was and I think he knew who I was,” Arngrim shared. “I mean, I was 20, so I wasn't a child. I was like early 20s, but I was pretty young, and we're chatting, and like all of a sudden, apropos of nothing, out of nowhere, he just goes, ‘So do you want to just like leave? Like, you know, right now my bike's out back. We can just go right this second.’ And I went, ‘Oh, yeah, no.’ And it was like …I didn't know what to say.”

“I joke about it… I say, ‘You know, I mean I'm sorry, Grizzly Adams, I like body hair, but that's shag carpeting, I can’t,’” Arngrim cracked. “And so he was very polite. I said no, and he, whatever, you know, probably went and got somebody else two seconds later.”

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Arngrim noted that Haggerty, who was 20 years her senior, was known for his pickup lines.

“I found out it was his move because I later met someone, ‘Yes, that's totally what he does,’” she recalled. “Some woman who I think she went with him, when I talked to her, she said, ‘Oh yeah, that's what he did.’ So that’s the move.”

Arngrim previously joked about the encounter in an interview with Philadelphia magazine, where she clarified that she never slept with anyone famous back in her single days. (Arngrim has been married to Robert Paul Schoonover since 1993.)

“Everybody I know has this great story that they’ve slept with someone famous — Melissa Gilbert got Rob Lowe, etc.,” she shared. “I never slept with anyone famous, because I only got hit on by really horrible celebrities, like Herve Villechaize. I played a hooker on Fantasy Island… Oh, and Dan Haggerty, Grizzly Adams hit on me at a party. The ’80s were not good to me.”

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But during a more recent interview on Jeff Dwoskin’s Classic Conversations, Arngrim admitted that she may have missed the “party” with Haggerty.

“I never dealt with anyone famous,” she said. “Everyone I know who's on TV has some story about an affair with somebody… I didn't. Maybe if I'd had a really hot, amazing celebrity that I liked had hit on me at an opportune time. Maybe, maybe something would have [happened]."

"But instead, I had Herve Villechaize, who was just kind of hitting randomly, generally hitting on everyone," the Little House star continued. "It was just kind of a group hit on, it wasn't personal…. And then Grizzly Adams cornering me by the punchbowl at Brenda Vaccaro's Christmas party. And that was just odd and awkward and strange. Although I later have talked to people who went out with him, and I don't know, I'm hearing I totally missed out. I missed a party, apparently. I should have gone, I've been told.“

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Heavy metal and hard rock band Five Finger Death Punch dropped exciting update for fans ahead of its 20th Anniversary World Tour.

Twenty-one years after forming, the five-piece group composed of lead vocalist Ivan Moody, bassist Chris Kael, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead guitarist Andy James and drummer Charlie Engen is celebrating a major milestone with the release of its 10th studio album.

The veteran rock band announced that its new album, Legacy, will be released digitally on July 31.

The physical edition, available on CD, vinyl and cassette, will arrive on September 18 via Better Noise Music.

"Every album is a snapshot of who we were at that particular moment in time, and Legacy is exactly what the title suggests," Bathory shared, as cited by Revolver Magazine. "It's a reflection on the journey, the lessons, the victories, the struggles, and everything we've experienced over the last two decades."

Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch performs in concert during Rocklahoma at Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch on August 29, 2025

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Moreover, the rhythm guitarist revealed why the upcoming record was a "meaningful" one for the band. According to him, they "didn't make it alone" but were joined by fans who also became part of Five Finger Death Punch's journey.

“We traveled this road alongside millions of fans around the world and somehow became part of each other's lives,” he added. “That's an incredible thing to reflect on 20 years later."

Continuing the excitement, Five Finger Death Punch also released another new song, "De Oppresso Liber," which Bathory sees as a symbol of sacrifice, service and courage rather than just a military motto.

The news of the band's 10th studio album and its new single comes as part of the celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Marking the major milestone, the band is also gearing up for its North American Tour, kicking off on July 20 in Camden, New Jersey before concluding on October 23 in Bristow, Virginia.

Five Finger Death Punch North American Tour 2026

July 20: Camden, NJ
July 22: Bangor, ME
July 23: Saratoga Springs, NY
July 25: Hershey, PA
July 26: Syracuse, NY
July 28: Gilford, NH
July 30: Mansfield, MA
Aug. 1: Montreal, QC
Aug. 2: Toronto, ON
Aug. 4: Wantagh, NY
Aug. 5: Holmdel, NJ
Aug. 7: Burgettstown, PA
Aug. 8: Noblesville, IN
Aug. 10: Cincinnati, OH
Aug. 11: Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Aug. 13: Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 15: Grand Rapids, MI
Aug. 16: Clarkston, MI
Aug. 18: Shakopee, MN
Aug. 19: Tinley Park, IL
Aug. 21: St. Louis, MO
Sept. 8: Morrison, CO
Sept. 11: Auburn, WA
Sept. 12: Ridgefield, WA
Sept. 14: Wheatland, CA
Sept. 16: Mountain View, CA
Sept. 18: Long Beach, CA
Sept. 19: Las Vegas, NV
Sept. 22: Salt Lake City, UT
Sept. 24: Phoenix, AZ
Sept. 25: Albuquerque, NM
Sept. 27: Houston, TX
Sept. 28: Austin, TX
Sept. 30: Fort Worth, TX
Oct. 2: Rogers, AR
Oct. 3: Kansas City, MO
Oct. 5: Biloxi, MS
Oct. 7: Huntsville, AL
Oct. 8: Franklin, TN
Oct. 10: Tampa, FL
Oct. 11: West Palm Beach, FL
Oct. 13: Alpharetta, GA
Oct. 14: Raleigh, NC
Oct. 16: Charlotte, NC
Oct. 17: Virginia Beach, VA
Oct. 19: Greenville, SC
Oct. 21: Columbus, OH
Oct. 23: Bristow, VA

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One of America's most recognizable candies is getting its biggest makeover in a decade.

REESE'S PIECES is introducing REESE'S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie, the first major U.S. innovation for the candy brand in 10 years. The new treat keeps the classic peanut butter flavor fans know and love while adding a crispy chocolate cookie center for an extra layer of crunch.

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The new candy is designed to deliver a different texture than the original, combining a crunchy candy shell, creamy peanut butter flavor and a chocolate cookie center into one bite-sized snack.

"Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to give consumers a fresh way to experience it," Melissa Blette, Senior Brand Manager for Reese's at The Hershey Company, said in a statement.

She added that the new candy "delivers a perfect balance of our legendary peanut butter flavor with a sweet crunch, creating an entirely new shareable snacking experience for the fan-favorite candy."

The launch comes as candy makers continue introducing new flavors and textures to longtime favorites, with consumers increasingly gravitating toward snacks that offer a mix of crunchy and creamy elements.

REESE'S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie will begin rolling out nationwide in pouches on July 17, with King Size packs arriving later this year. Fans who prefer to shop online will also be able to purchase the new candy through Hershey's website beginning July 25.

Whether enjoyed as a movie-night snack, packed for a road trip or shared with friends, the latest addition gives REESE'S PIECES fans a brand-new way to enjoy the classic peanut butter-and-chocolate combination for the first time in 10 years.

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Big Brother 28 is all about taking us back to the past. At least, that's what the "Time Trip" theme indicates, with this year's house decked out with decor sporting eras from the Jurassic to the futuristic. And Julie Chen Moonves has also hinted that might entail some appearances from some famous past competitions — albeit with a modern-day spin on it.

With attention so focused on what's happened before, it's only proper that, when given the chance to talk with the new cast of Big Brother 28, we ask them who their favorite players were. We asked them which former houseguests they identify with the most, either strategically, competitively or personally. And the 12 who gave answers (sadly, due to constraints, we did not get responses from Taylor Brown or Yash Patel) did not disappoint. The alumni name-dropped ran the gamut, from often-mentioned legends to new-school standouts to a couple of names we could have never predicted getting mentioned in 2026.

Check out the video and transcript below to find out which previous houseguests the Big Brother 28 cast identifies with the most. Big Brother 28 kicks off with a special 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. 

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Big Brother 28 Houseguests Name Their Favorite PlayersAshley Trail Ashley Trail on 'Big Brother 28'

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The Big Brother houseguests that I identify with the most, it's gonna teeter the line between Rachel [Reilly], because she's an iconic fashion diva, or Britney [Haynes], who's like a Diary Room diva. I just love them both so much! Personally, my favorites ever,

Barrett Pfeiffer Barrett Pfeiffer on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

My favorite player of all time is Britney Haynes. So I think personality-wise, DR-wise, I think she inspired me very early on watching this show. So I think Britney is someone, personality-like, I would love to be like. Izzy [Gleicher] from Season 25 I felt brought so much emotion into this game, and is someone that I could see definitely playing like.

Chuk Anyanwu Chuk Anyanwu on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

It would be Corey Brooks from season 18. He's from Dallas, Texas. That [season 's] like 10 years ago now, so it's almost like 10 years in the making! One, I loved how far he made it. I love the way he had that social strategy. And he also had a showmance, [and] if you notice that showmance kind of carried him. And so growing up I always saw that, and I was like, "Ah, smart boy!"

He was a pretty big guy, too, pretty tall guy, so he was able to kind of do good in those challenges. But really his social game, and [his ability] to talk to anyone was something that carried him, and he had that mix of the showmance. So I feel like our games will be able to mimic each other and hopefully carry me as long as he got to, but even farther to win the money. So hands down, Corey Brooks from Season 18.

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Drew Campbell Drew Campbell on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

A former Big Brother houseguest that I identify with is definitely Eric Stein, Season 8. I love that season. He was one of my favorites. I love the way that he was able to just maneuver through the house. He was always just having fun too. I mean, he was America's Player. You can't spell "Eric" without "America," right? Or maybe it's the other way around. But I remember him just having a lot of fun. So that's someone that I'm gonna associate myself with, because he's just a dude, just excited to be there, just like I am.

Haley Thogmartin Haley Thogmartin on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I feel like I identify or identify most with Janelle [Pierzina], just because she brings a lot of fire to it. She didn't care what people had to say about her. She was a beast comp. She also kind of flirted a little bit. And then she had the friends that wanted to stick with, and then she had the friends that she couldn't care less about.

Jason De Puy Jason De Puy on 'Big Brother 28'

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Oh, I mean, my best friend is Frankie Grande! So of course I want to be a challenge beast, just like him. I want to be with the guys working out, and with the bros, and getting as far as I can. But didn't he go home sixth? That would be crazy!

[Writer's note: Jason is referencing the fact that he placed sixth on RuPaul's Drag Race, and went out in Episode 6 on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Unfortunately for the possible synergy between him and his best friend, Frankie finished in fifth place on Big Brother 16.]

Well, listen, I want to do better than Frankie this time. But I don't have no big sister secret! [Laughs.] I've been lying about who I am this whole time!

Related: Julie Chen Moonves Reveals the 5 ‘Big Brother’ Moments She Wishes She Could Relive — and One Explains a Massive Rule Change (Exclusive)

Kamu Kirk Kamu Kirk on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I would say that the houseguest that I personally identify with the most would probably be Cody [Calafiore] from Season 16. That was the first time that he played. He's been on multiple seasons. Cody played a great social game. He also was great at competitions. I'd like to take a page out of his book. I'd also like to take a page out of Derrick's [Levasseur] book as well, from the same season. "The Hitmen," they played an amazing game with each other. I'd like to take the strategic mind of Derrick with the social game and the competitive edge of Cody, and combine that into one.

La Trice Verrett LaTrice Verrett on 'Big Brother 28'

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I have always, from the beginning, loved Janelle. Oh, that girl is bad! Because she always came in there looking beautiful. She did the competitions wonderful. The only thing is, she didn't win, so I can't really totally give it all to Janelle. Because I got to take all of that she had, and I got to win the game too. But Janelle is the one who literally, that girl, love her!

Lyric Medeiros Lyric Medeiros on 'Big Brother 28'

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I love Makensy [Manbeck] from Season 26. She is a comp beast. Not only is she gorgeous, but holy smokes, she dominates in those competitions. I want to be just like that, and everyone not see me coming. And then, boom! Final Two.

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Mallory Aurichio Mallory Aurichio on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

The former houseguest I identify with most, I think, is Britney. I think she was very just real. If something sucks, she'd be like, "Yeah, this sucks." She's just funny. I think I identify with her the most.

Melody Morris Melody Morris on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I don't know. I see myself in a lot of different people. My mom likes to call me the girl version of Derick. And I really identify with Nicole Franzel.

Jack "Rome" Seymour Rome Seymour on 'Big Brother 28'

Evan Mulling/CBS

I see myself as Tucker [Des Lauriers] from Season 26. Someone who's going to go. Out there, and make sure that everyone knows his plan is in the open. He's not going to hold anything back, and he's going to be true to himself the whole time.

Related: Meet the 'Big Brother' Season 28 Cast — Including a Surprising 'RuPaul's Drag Race' All-Star

Heidi Klum is "not interested at all" in Hollywood's latest weight-loss trend.

The 53-year-old supermodel weighed in on the rise of Ozempic use for weight loss in a new profile for Us Weekly, explaining that she's viewed her own body and weight differently as she's aged.

"I’m not interested at all," Klum said when asked about the popular GLP-1 drug. "I’ve gained weight over the years. I’m no longer a size 24 jean. But I think with age, we look better when we’re not as skinny."

Klum said that it was her husband, 36-year-old musician Tom Kaulitz, who was the first to express that opinion to her.

"He said, 'You should eat more; you would look better if you had more meat on your bones,'" she recalled. "I was like, 'What?' This is not something you’re told in the industry, ever, because you’re always supposed to be skinnier than you are. When I look back at photos, I’m like, 'He’s right!' Proportion-wise, I look better bigger."

Klum has no judgment for those who do use Ozempic to lose weight, however.

"A lot of people have a hard time getting that jumpstart, and if you’ve always struggled with your weight and for 40 years you’ve been trapped and it’s been such a big focus of your life, then maybe this is a great thing to try," she went on. "That has never been part of my life, so it’s hard for me to judge. If you look in the mirror and you’re not happy with something and you want to fix it, fix it."

Klum opined that at the end of the day, it's "self-worth" and self-knowledge that makes someone "sexy."

"That oozes sexiness," she told the outlet. "When people are looking at every measurement of their booties, [or] at cellulite, it’s like, 'Is this really what makes me who I am? There’s so much more to me.' It’s about feeling great in your skin and knowing what you can do."

More than three decades after forming in Devon, England, rock trio Muse is back on the charts in a major way.

The band's new album, The Wow! Signal, debuted at No. 41 on the Billboard 200 this week as a new entry and received Billboard's "Gains In Performance" label, marking one of the strongest U.S. chart returns of the group's career. The album also entered the chart with a peak position of No. 41 in its first week.

The achievement arrives 32 years after Muse first formed in 1994 and follows the June 26 release of their tenth studio album through Warner Records and Helium-3.

The trio, Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme, has already enjoyed decades of success, but the latest chart movement shows renewed momentum for the veteran rock act in the streaming era.

Matthew Bellamy of Muse performs onstage at the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on Jan. 14, 2023 in Inglewood, California.

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Just one week earlier, The Wow! Signal earned Muse their eighth No. 1 album on the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart, putting the band level with Oasis, The Killers and Led Zeppelin on the all-time list for most U.K. chart-topping albums.

The album follows previous U.K. chart leaders Absolution, Black Holes and Revelations, The Resistance, The 2nd Law, Drones, Simulation Theory and Will of the People.

The Wow! Signal takes its name from the famous 1977 radio transmission known as the "Wow! Signal," which some scientists believed could have been evidence of extraterrestrial communication.

The album explores themes of cosmic mystery, loneliness and the possibility of contact with something greater than humanity. After years of largely self-producing their music, Muse decided to open the creative process to outside ideas.

The album produced five singles before release: "Unravelling," "Be with You," "Cryogen," "Hexagons" and "Nightshift Superstar."

"Hush" later became one of the album's most talked-about songs after featuring guest vocals from Ellie Goulding, marking the first time Muse included a featured vocalist on a studio recording.

The album's strong chart performance comes as Muse continues its global tour schedule.

The band's North American tour began in July, while a European arena run is scheduled to begin in November, including two nights at London's O2 Arena.

Critical reaction to the album has largely been positive.

Review aggregator Metacritic assigned the record a score of 67 out of 100 based on twelve reviews.

The Guardian's Alexis Petridis wrote: "There's something curiously admirable about its commitment to its utterly preposterous bit, its refusal to bow to any notion of maturity or good taste and instead double down in its own world. If you wouldn't want to live there all time, a visit is never boring."

Rolling Stone's Jon Dolan wrote that "as is often the case with this ostentatiously bombastic UK band, their music won't blow your mind so much as beat it into numb submission".

He also praised the closing track "Space Debris" as "proof that it'd be OK if Muse kept things a little less intense. Of course, if they did, they wouldn't be Muse."

The Billboard 200 debut adds another milestone to a career that has already produced more than 30 million album sales worldwide, two Grammy Awards and eight U.K. No. 1 albums.

Muse formed in 1994 after Bellamy, Howard and Wolstenholme played in separate school bands before eventually coming together and changing their name from Rocket Baby Dolls to Muse.

Thirty-two years later, the band is once again climbing the charts with a record built around heartbreak, space and the unknown, proving the veteran rock group's reach is still expanding in 2026.

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Out of all the bags in your closet, your backpack sees the most action. One weekend it’s stuffed with snacks, sunscreen, and a change of clothes for a camping trip. Next, it’s back to hauling a laptop, notebooks, chargers, and gym clothes for your commute. Finding one bag that can comfortably handle all of that without becoming too bulky for everyday use or too small for weekend plans can be difficult, but the Osprey Arcane Roll-Top Pack at REI makes it easy.

Normally $110, this spacious bag is currently marked down 38% to just $68. The adaptable roll-top design expands when you need extra space and cinches down when you’re carrying less, making it practical for every plan in your itinerary. 

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Available in black, burnt orange, olive, and khaki green, this roll-top pack has a clean and modern look while offering plenty of function. Its minimalist silhouette is built around a spacious 22-liter main compartment with a roll-top closure that secures with durable webbing and an aluminum buckle, allowing you to expand or compress the bag depending on what you're carrying. 

Inside, there's a padded sleeve that fits laptops up to 16 inches, plus a separate document sleeve to keep work, school, or travel essentials neatly organized. On the outside, a vertical zip pocket offers quick access to smaller items, while a front stash pocket is perfect for jackets, books, or anything you want to grab on the go.

Designed with everyday comfort in mind, the pack weighs under 2 pounds and measures 20 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 9 inches deep, making it substantial enough for commuting, weekend trips, or day hikes without feeling bulky. Stretch mesh on the shoulder strap creates a convenient place to tuck transit cards or other small essentials, while a quick-release aluminum security hook adds an extra layer of convenience.

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A low-profile stretch side pocket keeps a water bottle within easy reach, and the durable bluesign-approved recycled polyester construction — made from the equivalent of 12.5 recycled plastic bottles — features a perfluorinated compound-free durable water-repellent finish that stands up to everyday wear. Whether you're heading to the office, catching a flight, or spending the day outdoors, it's designed to keep up.

Commuters in the reviews section had plenty of praise for this “stylish” and “functional” pack, with one shopper highlighting that “it has the perfect amount of space for a laptop, notebook, snacks, jacket, etc.” 

Another reviewer appreciated the adaptable design, writing, “It's comfortable, water-resistant, and just feels very solid. It feels more versatile and durable than a zipper, and I can extend or shrink the height of the pack as needed.”

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Whether you’re heading back into a busy back-to-school routine or planning your next weekend escape, the $68 Osprey Arcane Roll-Top Pack is built to keep up. Shop it now while it’s still 38% off at REI!

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Shawn Johnson is finding herself at the center of an unexpected parenting debate after sharing a candid video with her young son, Bear. What she likely intended as a sweet family moment quickly turned into a spirited discussion, with social media users weighing in on whether the affectionate interaction was perfectly normal or crossed a line.

"What a smooch!! Hahahaha this guy came outta nowhere!!" Johnson captioned an Instagram video of her youngest son sitting on her lap while the two were on a boat. As Bear sat propped up on his mom's lap, he planted several kisses on her lips. Johnson and her husband, Andrew East, couldn't help but laugh as Bear showed his mom affection, but something else unfolded in the comments section.

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"My son used to do this and we would make an mmmm sound that increases in pitch and ended with mwaah! Loudly when it broke apart. So sweet!!!!" one mom wrote.

"It’s that age! They are so in love with their mommas. By 5 mine was back to the cheek. Enjoy every minute with your babies it goes quick!" another supportive comment read.

"Pecks are one thing… Only Dad should be kissing mom like that," a third comment read. This particular comment received more than 10,000 likes.

"This is weird. One little peck ok but this is a lot," another fan said.

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For now, Johnson appears content to let the conversation play out on its own. While commenters continue debating the moment, the video remains on her Instagram page, with plenty of Instagram users weighing in from both sides. Whether viewers found the interaction heartwarming or uncomfortable, the post has clearly struck a chord with parents across social media.

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Fine Young Cannibals released the song “Good Thing” in 1989. The song, which rose all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, was from their second album, The Raw & The Cooked. The album won Best British Album at the Brit Awards in 1990.

The song was originally used in the movie, Tin Men, which was set in the 1960s, so it had an older sound. In the film’s production notes, director Barry Levinson said, "The sound of The Fine Young Cannibals has a sparseness to it, and reminds me very much of the uncluttered music of the early '60s. It's somewhat of a basic sound, yet it has an unusual kind of richness in combining modern rhythms with traditional soul music."

Fine Young Cannibals had a previous number one hit with their song, “She Drives Me Crazy," and reached No. 11 with “Don’t Look Back," which was also included on their second album. However, after “Good Thing” hit number one, they never had another top-charting hit again. The band broke up a few years later, in 1992.

When asked about the breakup in an interview with Classic Pop, frontman Roland Gift said, “I don’t know what the point would be to reform. You can never say never, but nobody’s ever made an offer that couldn’t be refused. I’m open-minded, but I don’t think it’s likely.”

He also explained exactly what led to the breakup. “We’d been working at Olympic Studios in Barnes, and later that evening, the three of us turned up at this screening room to see a Bertolucci film, Stealing Beauty. Earlier in the day, we all knew we were going to the screening, but I didn’t mention it to David [Steele] and Andy [Cox], and they didn’t mention it to me either. So when we all showed up, I just thought, ‘Oh, f--- this, this is pathetic.’ It wasn’t a very nice work environment when you’d previously been in a situation where you’d share stuff, and now we’re being really cagey with each other.”

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He continued, “I don’t think any of us ever wanted to be in one of those bands where you turn up in your own limo. If we’d have been more experienced, we’d have probably been able to get through that for the sake of keeping the show on the road. In some ways, I think it’s good we didn’t, but in others, maybe there’s something to be said for toughing it out. But we did what we did. We came out of it okay. None of us had to see the repo man come for the Maserati.”

Although the band parted ways, they returned to the studio to record new music for their greatest hits compilation in 1996.

Bo Derek really thought about the prospect of having children before deciding to remain childfree.

The 10 actress, 69, appeared on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, speaking candidly about how societal expectations surrounding motherhood initially shaped her thoughts about having kids.

"Everyone says you’re going to have kids," she explained on the Monday, July 6, episode. "When I hit about 32, I thought, 'Uh-oh, I better start working on this and scheduling it.'"

At the time, Derek was married to first husband John Derek, whom she was with until his death in 1998. The director was nearly 30 years older than his wife and had children from a previous marriage, making the decision even clearer for the Tommy Boy actress.

"I kept waiting for my life to slow down. It never slowed down," Derek said. "He didn’t want kids. He’d had two kids from a previous marriage. He was older, so he’d done it."

She continued, "When I thought I wanted it, then I really started sitting down to scheduling and I thought, I’m not mother material. My husband certainly isn’t father material. He was the most judgmental oddball."

Derek said that in the end, she made the decision not to have children, comparing the care she took with the choice to the thought she puts into adopting a dog.

"I think I spend more time when I decide to have a dog, a new dog, than most people do when they have a kid," the animal activist confessed.

Derek is now happily retired from her life in Hollywood, telling Maher that she always felt that her life in the limelight was a bit of a "fluke," as she never had any movie star aspirations.

"It's very strange. People don't understand it," Derek explained of her decision to walk away from fame. "You know that expression: they would kill to do it, to be famous, to be in movies, and not for some of us."

The late 1970s was a golden era for music, but one unforgettable week in 1977 belonged entirely to a single voice.

Long before streaming and social media changed how we measure musical success, Linda Ronstadt accomplished a historic chart feat. She did the near-impossible: capturing two separate spots in the Top 5 at the exact same time, a rare moment of pure chart dominance.

"Blue Bayou" reached No. 3 on the Billboard charts in December 1977. The Roy Orbison and Joe Melson-written song was first recorded in 1963. Ronstadt first learned of the song during a late-night brainstorming session.

American Songwriter reprinted her statements from a 1977 Circus Magazine article. She explained, “J.D. Souther and Glenn [Frey] simultaneously suggested [the song] to me sorta like Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum."

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"We sat up all night talking like mice at incredible speeds, playing and singing half the song we knew, all of us singing in different keys. I’ve got a tape of it, and it’s the fastest tape I’ve ever heard. It sounds like [Star Wars character] R2D2.”

The song, from her LP Simple Dreams, competed with another of Ronstadt's hits from the same album, "It's So Easy." Both songs were in the Top 5 during December 1977, with "It's So Easy" securely in the No. 5 position while "Blue Bayou" held tight at No. 3.

This chart feat allowed Ronstadt to reach a milestone of being the first female solo artist to have two songs in the Top 5 simultaneously. She was the second artist, behind The Beatles, to achieve this feat.

In a 2017 interview with Pop Matters, Ronstadt revealed the song was originally set to be a duet. Instead, she used Don Henley and Kenny Edwards as backing vocalists.

“Originally, I was going to do it with J.D. as a duet,” she revealed. “J.D. must not have been available that night, so I had to get Don to substitute.”

For her vocals, Ronstadt said her inspiration came from Mexican vocalist Lola Beltrán. “She was the main influence on my singing,” she told Pop Matters. “Mexican music does that sort of belting thing and then goes into falsetto like I did at the end of the song."

Decades later, looking back at Linda Ronstadt's incredible week on the charts makes you realize just how massive a force she really was in the music world. It's a reminder that while pop culture trends come and go, a truly great voice never really goes out of style.

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Kameron Marlowe, the country star dubbed as “one of our greatest living country singers” achieved another major milestone this year.

Apart from his ongoing tour, the 29-year-old has landed his first Billboard Hot 100 hit.

According to the renowned music publication, Marlowe made his debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with his single “No Need for Leavin'” at No. 99.

The Billboard post sparked a wave of heartfelt reactions and congratulatory messages from fellow musicians and fans.

“Long overdue! You’re the man!” country singer Trey Lewis wrote.

The same was true of prominent tour photographer and videographer Landon Bonneville, who said, “Longggg overdue! Congrats man!”

The singer’s wife, Meagan Marlowe, couldn't hide her pride, commenting, “My eyes are leaking. So proud of you @kameronmarlowe .”

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Fans also echoed the same sentiment, with one writing, “FINALLYY. Y’all have been SLEEPING on Kameron! It’s his year!!”

“THE MOST DESERVING,” a follower added.

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The “Giving You Up” hitmaker took to social media to thank fans and supporters for helping turn a dream he had since his teenage years into reality.

“No need for leaving is Number 99 on the Billboard Top 100. From the bottom of my heart, I cannot say thank you enough. This has been a dream of mine since I was 15 figuring out I even wanted to make music I owe everything to you all for listening to my songs and keeping me going truly I can’t do it without you,” he said in a post shared on Facebook.

Earlier this year, Kameron Marlowe released “No Need for Leavin',” a slow-burning track about heartbreak.

The former The Voice contestant revealed that the song was about a relationship on the verge of falling apart. However,  one person chooses to fight for love instead of walking away.

“This one isn’t about begging for someone to stay,” he said, as cited by MNPR Magazine. “It’s about that moment when you know things are slipping away and you decide you’re not done fighting yet.”

The musician’s latest achievement comes amid his extensive 2026 tour.

His Kameron Marlowe Live On Tour, which kicked off in mid-January in Mexico, wrapped up its spring headlining run from January through May across the U.S.

Currently, he is scheduled for a slate of summer festival appearances through August.

Later this year, the North Carolina native will join Ella Langley for her Dandelion Tour as one of the supporting acts alongside Dylan Marlowe, Kaitlin Butts, Gabriella Rose, Laci Kaye Booth and ERNEST.

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Harry Styles ended his record-breaking Wembley Stadium residency on a high note—and with one very relatable wardrobe malfunction. As the Grammy winner dropped to his knees during the emotional final moments of "As It Was," the last song of his historic 12-show run, he glanced down and realized his fly was down. So he quickly zipped up before the internet immortalized the moment.

The blink-and-you'll-miss-it mishap instantly became a viral talking point, with fans joking that the singer had nearly given more than 90,000 concertgoers "a free view of [his] premium package."

While some fans cracked predictable size jokes, others found it stranger that anyone was scrutinizing the fleeting wardrobe malfunction at all.

But the accidental reveal came at the end of a landmark night for Styles, who became the first artist ever to perform a 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium, surpassing the previous record of 10 shows set by Coldplay in 2025.

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The wardrobe malfunction was a small blip in the show that had some fans calling it "One of the best stadium gigs I have ever been to."

When Styles left the stage, he was clearly overcome with emotion as fans leaned into the moment. "Harry getting emotional and walking off stage at Wembley Stadium after his record-breaking 11th show in London, UK - 3 July," one person wrote on X, along with a video of Styles walking offstage before his final show.

Another person shared how glorious the show was, especially the finale. "How are we supposed to recover after Harry performed Sweet Creature on the final night at Wembley???" they wrote on Threads.

Fans also couldn't help but point out the timing. Just hours before closing out his Wembley residency, Styles performed "Two Ghosts"—a song widely believed to be about ex Taylor Swift—on the same day he was invited to her wedding. While his fiancée, Zoë Kravitz, attended the ceremony, Styles stayed in London to complete his record-breaking 12-show run.

Bijou Phillips shared a positive health update, revealing that she has undergone a kidney transplant.

"I am beyond, beyond grateful to everyone who rushed in to help me, get checked to donate, you are all [heroes]!” Phillips wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, July 7. “My wonderful brother donated in the kidney exchange! He saved a life, and the life he saved had a special person donate for them, and then a few weeks later! The voucher program found me a perfect match! So close it’s like I got the kidney from one of my parents!”

Along with the note, Phillips shared a selfie of herself in the hospital.

This comes after the actress revealed in February that she was hospitalized due to complications from her 2017 kidney transplant, having to be put back on dialysis after one of her kidneys failed. Phillips made a public plea, asking for help finding a kidney donor, asking as a "friend, a sister, an aunt, and, most importantly, a single mother to an incredible and brave daughter."

And in the end, it was her brother who was able to donate through the kidney exchange program, which allows a living donor to donate their organ to another person in exchange for a compatible kidney for a family member.

"I am so blow away by Dr Veale and the magic he does! The kidney exchange, voucher program, and his surgical skills!!!," she added in her Instagram post. "Thank you UCLA! And all the amazing drs and coordinators and nurses and everybody there has been so wonderful and amazing. Thank you so much!!!! @uclahealth love you Aron! Thank you the most! 🥰🙏🏼"

Phillips shares her daughter, Fianna, with her ex-husband, Danny Masterson, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of two counts of forcible rape in 2023. The actress filed for divorce just days after he was convicted following 12 years of marriage.

Jennifer Grey, best known for her role as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, is mourning the loss of her mother, Jo Wilder, who died on July 4, 2026.

In a candid Instagram post, Grey said that her mom died "by her own choosing, on her own terms, exactly as she lived" at the age of 94.

"A week earlier, she learned she had lung cancer. True to who she was, she chose grace over fear, understanding that leaving this world with dignity is an honor, not a tragedy," Grey continued. She went on to pay tribute to her "gorgeous and talented" mother, praising her for choosing to be a mom rather than pursuing a career.

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"Her passion found other outlets: she was a lifelong activist, fiercely attuned to right and wrong. And for years, many people discovered her extraordinary eye through Wilder Place, her store on Melrose," Grey wrote, adding, "She was brave and deep. I love you, Mom. Thank you for showing me how to do it all, even this, with grace."

The comments section of the post quickly filled with prayers and messages of love and support from Grey's friends and fans alike.

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"Sending love to you and your family. What a special woman she was. May her memory be a blessing," one person wrote.

"Jen, my heartfelt condolences. What a beautiful tribute to your mom. May her memory be a blessing. Sending you light and love," someone else said.

Grey has posted about her mom on social media from time to time over the years. In May 2024, for example, she posted a throwback photo of her alongside her mom in honor of Mother's Day.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married on July 3 with Adam Sandler officiating. Countless celebrities attended the event, from Selena Gomez to Tom Hanks to Paul McCartney. However, some celebrities have revealed they turned down her invitation, like James Taylor, who was scheduled to perform on that day, and Ryan Seacrest, who had to cancel his RSVP after Disney hired him to do the Fourth of July 250 special.

An NBA legend recently revealed that he also skipped the wedding after receiving an invite—but it wasn’t because he had any other activities scheduled. Charles Barkley simply turned down the opportunity because he wasn’t interested, he revealed during Unfiltered With Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo this week.

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“I don’t go to weddings and funerals,” the NBA star said, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. “I did get an invite, and I did politely decline. Because I thought it was gonna be a crap show.”

He continued to explain why he wasn’t interested in the Madison Square Garden event. “That’s just too much,” he said. “I just wanna hang out and play golf, and I don’t wanna dress up and all that other stuff. But I appreciate the invitation; it was pretty special.”

During the conversation, Barkley admitted that he had only met Swift once. However, he appeared on Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, and Kelce has appeared on Barkley’s podcast. During their conversation in 2023, they spoke about what it’s like to play in Philadelphia.  

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Barkley said, "Philadelphia is a great, great city. I loved playing there, but it's not for everybody. Everybody can't play in Philly. We had this guy who would get two quick fouls to start the game every game. I'm like, 'Yo man, what is your damn problem? Why do you get two fouls every game?' He says, 'Man, I can't take the crowd screaming at me... They leave me alone when I go to the beach.' I was mad, and I felt bad, because I understood."

He continued, "And the one thing I will say, as long as you play hard, they're cool. I never had an issue in Philadelphia because they know I am going to give you everything I had every single night."