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If you're tired of wearing the same old pants, then it's probably time to branch out and shop some other wardrobe styles. In summer, it's best to turn to breathable and lightweight fabrics, like linen and cotton, to make sure you're comfortable in the heat. Thanks to Walmart, you can purchase amazing clothing pieces at a discount, like the Enjoytime Striped Linen Pants, which are nearly 47% off now.

The pants initially cost $15, but have been reduced to as low as $8 during a limited-time clearance sale. The bestselling style is available in 11 colors, including shades of blue, gray, and black, with the maximum price being $9. The sizes range from small to XXL, but the bottoms are noted to run small, so you'll want to consider going up a size. We advise utilizing the size chart in the product description to ensure you get the right size. 

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The design features a striped pattern with a wide leg and an elastic waistband that you can adjust accordingly. There are two different styles of the pants available: one has pockets and consists of cotton and linen, while the other consists of a blend of spandex and nylon. No matter which kind you choose, make sure to check the care instructions on your pair before washing to ensure the best results. 

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What we love about these bottoms is that you can easily dress them up or down, whether you're headed to the beach or out to dinner with friends. The style is additionally perfect for any upcoming vacation, since they're extremely versatile and easy to pack. If you really want to upgrade your capsule wardrobe, then it may even be beneficial to stock up on a few pairs.

"I like everything about these pants for summer and my upcoming cruise," one reviewer wrote. "The flat front is extremely flattering — I bought four pairs." You can pair the pants with an oversized top, stacked jewelry, and fashionable sneakers for a cool street look, or you can double up on the linen with matching sandals to create an elevated outfit — the options are truly endless! 

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Walmart's clearance sales tend to come and go quickly, and these trendy linen pants are no exception. Therefore, you should add them to your cart in a few colors while they're still in stock.  Shop the style now at Walmart, for as little as $8! 

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Hannah Waddingham is sharing her thoughts on one of Hollywood's most hotly debated casting questions.

While attending a special screening of her new Prime Video action-comedy series, Ride or Die, last month at London's Ham Yard Hotel, Waddingham, 51, was asked what she enjoys most about playing powerful women on screen.

"It's their truth. It's who they are in the quiet — that's what gets me first," Waddingham, who plays an assassin in the new series, told People of what attracts her to those roles. "[My] interest is piqued by who they are when they're alone, and the foibles and the fears and the aspirations they have when they're alone."

Waddingham also weighed in on the future of James Bond and shared whether she'd ever be interested in stepping into the shoes of the iconic MI6 operative.

"No! God, no!" the Ted Lasso star exclaimed, adding that Ride or Die is as close as it gets to Bond for her. "No, this is my version of 007."

In fact, she doesn't believe a woman needs to play Bond at all.

"A woman doesn't need to play James Bond — we've got other things to do," Waddingham quipped.

The conversation over who will step into the iconic role of James Bond has been swirling around Hollywood since Daniel Craig stepped away from the franchise following the release of his final film, No Time to Die, which premiered globally in October 2021.

And while Waddingham doesn't believe she has the license to kill, the official casting process for the next 007 is underway. Though no leading man has been confirmed for the part, several actors remain in contention.

Leading the rumor mill is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who has brushed off speculation when asked about the potential role.

"I can only really talk about the things I'm going to show and tell," Taylor-Johnson said in a 2024 interview with Rolling Stone UK. "So, The Fall Guy, Nosferatu, Kraven the Hunter. I'm here to promote those."

While the Fuze star appears to be the frontrunner, he's far from the only actor linked to the coveted role. Jacob Elordi, Henry Cavill, and Paul Mescal have all been rumored for the part, along with rising star Louis Partridge, Ireland's Daryl McCormack, Bridgerton alum Regé-Jean Page, and Idris Elba, who, in a June 8 interview with British GQ, called his rumored casting unrealistic.

"I've always felt that it's not a realistic thing," Elba told the outlet. "James Bond was written how he was written for a reason. But I was complimented by it. And also, I think, in realistic terms, some markets just don't go for that. Bond is big all over the world. And [audiences] won't [all] go for a Black male, an African male, playing Bond. That's not what they like in their culture. Period."

"Bond is so unrealistic, so a hint of reality is good, but let's not try and make it woke," he continued. "I think you've got to be pure to what it is: escapism. Don't try and answer the world's taste. Just be Bond."

Before Catherine Laga'aia ever stepped onto a movie set, she was a nine-year-old girl watching Moana for the first time and seeing something she'd never seen on screen before. "She was an idol," Laga'aia said of the character. "It was the first time that I got to see what I looked like on screen. I saw my hair, my face, my nose." A decade later, she's the one wearing the title role.

Laga'aia, a 19-year-old Australian actress of Samoan and English descent, was cast as the lead in Disney's live-action Moana after beating out more than 32,000 other hopefuls who auditioned for the part. The film, which reunites her with Dwayne Johnson as Maui, arrives in theaters July 10, marking the 10th anniversary of the original animated movie. For Laga'aia, it's also her first credited film role.

The casting search wrapped in June 2024, and Disney kept Laga'aia's identity under wraps for months while she prepared for the part. She's since described the process as both overwhelming and deeply personal. "I feel like I've been kind of hit with a wave of things," she said. "It feels like I'm finally sharing a story that I've been keeping secret for so long. It's like you're finally allowed to let people in."

Acting runs in her family. Laga'aia is one of eight children born to actor Jay Laga'aia, known for his roles in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Australian television, and his wife, Sandra Jane. Four of her siblings have also worked as performers, including her older brother Iosefa, who played both George Washington and Aaron Burr in an Australian stage production of Hamilton. When her father learned of her casting in 2024, he made an Instagram post calling it her "huge adventure" and writing, "You travel with the teachings of your parents and the love of your family and friends."

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Before landing the role, Laga'aia's screen credits were modest. She appeared in three episodes of the Prime Video miniseries The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, a drama led by Sigourney Weaver. Moana represents a different scale of exposure entirely, to say the least.

Original voice actress Auli'i Cravalho, who won the part at 14, does not reprise the role on screen but serves as an executive producer on the new film, alongside Johnson and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The live-action Moana follows the same general story as the 2016 original: a young woman answers the ocean's call, leaves her home island of Motunui and sets off with the shape-shifting demigod Maui to break a curse threatening her people. For Laga'aia, though, it was a little more. "To me, Moana was an icon," she said. "It was a rite of passage" for young girls to finally see a Disney princess who looked like them, she added, echoing sentiments shared widely by fans since Cravalho's original casting nearly a decade ago.

As the film's July 10 release approaches, Laga'aia's story has become as much a part of the rollout as the movie itself, which has to be truly amazing for an actress raised on the original.

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Megadeth has "out of this world" plans coming soon.

According to Blabbermouth, guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine shared plans for the band's near future in an interview broadcast on a radio station in Turkey.

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"We've got an announcement we're making [in July] that is so f---ing massive. It's out of this world,” he said. “Let me say it like that. I gave you a clue right there. It's out of this world.”

He added that the band is also planning another cruise.

“We got another MegaCruise we're starting to work on, something we're gonna announce, Peace Sails cruise,” he said. “And that's gonna be—unlike the last time, where I got sick and I couldn't go, I’m going to be on that one.”

The MegaCruise is a five-day heavy metal music festival and cruise hosted by Megadeth. The inaugural event took place in October 2019, sailing from Los Angeles to San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico, aboard the Norwegian Jewel. Featuring live concerts across multiple stages, the cruise included shows from Megadeth, Lamb of God, Anthrax, and more.

Mustaine was unable to take part in the cruise because he was undergoing intensive treatment and recovery for throat cancer. The rest of the band, including bassist David Ellefson, were on board to entertain and interact with the fans.

“That was a real shame for me,” he added, “because we had booked it, all the bands, and everybody had bought their tickets, and everybody was ready to go, and I got really sick. That was the beginning of the evidence that I was developing throat cancer. And so I had to stay home.”

The thrash metal legend, who underwent a “gnarly” treatment, also shared that he’s been in remission and is "happy about that." Although there have been side effects affecting his dental health.

“But you know what? I still can talk, and I can still sing, and a lot of people who get tongue cancer can't even talk,” he said. “So I thank God for that, and I thank my doctors and my family.”

The news and health update come as Megadeth was forced to cancel its most recent show in Lisbon due to technical issues "beyond our control." In a message posted to Instagram today, July 5, the band said, "We never want to let you down … and are just as disappointed as you are with this situation."

Founded in 1983 in Los Angeles, California, Megadeth has been going strong for more than four decades, with Mustaine at the helm. Shortly after his departure from Metallica, Mustaine formed Megadeth with Ellefson, establishing their blistering, technically demanding thrash style on their debut album, Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good!

Right now, Megadeth is finishing up its European festival run and will return to the States later this month for several headlining dates before joining Iron Maiden’s Run for Your Lives World Tour in August.

Stay tuned for that “out of this world” announcement. We might be thrashing in space.

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Stranger Things actor Maya Hawke has revealed to People that she has moved into her famous mother's neighborhood.

Maya is the daughter of actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. The 1990s icons wed in 1998 and have two children together, Maya and Leon, before splitting in 2005.

“I just got myself a home a couple of blocks away from my mom,” the 27-year-old told the outlet. “I’m so excited to finally be able to put some roots down.”

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The Do Revenge star has moved to upstate New York, which is great for her new filming schedule. She is currently working on The God of the Woods, a TV adaptation of Liz Moore’s 2024 novel of the same name.

She continued, “I feel like I have the best summer of my life going on, where I get to experience neither thing at the same time.”

Maya, who married Christian Lee Hutson on Valentine's Day, has always been open about her close bond with her mother, Uma Thurman.

“What isn’t a mother-daughter bond?” Thurman told People back in 2023 about her relationship with her daughter. “Good communication. That is a big challenge, to make sure we keep communication healthy, strong and open with your family.”

Last year, Uma Thurman told Late Night With Seth Meyers how proud she was at her children "surpassing" her own career.

“As a mother, you know, honestly, I’m so proud of them and they’re so together, and honestly, seeing your kids kind of surpass you is awesome,” the Pulp Fiction star said, per People. 

 She added about her daughter Maya and her son Leon, who is also an actor. “I think they’re so talented. And so you’re always anxious that the circumstances all support the best outcome. The only thing that makes me nervous is I want them to have the best circumstances."

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Some rock careers are defined by one band, while others stretch across decades of unexpected turns.

Jimmy Crespo belongs in the second group. The guitarist, best known for his years with Aerosmith, turns 72 on July 5 after building a career that placed him alongside some of rock's biggest names.

Crespo was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1954 and went on to become one of the guitarists who helped carry Aerosmith through a difficult but important chapter. He served as the band's lead guitarist from 1979 to 1984, stepping in after Joe Perry's departure and contributing to the group's 1982 album Rock in a Hard Place.

That period put Crespo in a rare position. Aerosmith had already become one of the biggest American rock bands of the 1970s, and joining the group meant entering a legacy that was still very much alive, even as the band was going through major changes.

Still, Crespo's playing helped define that era of Aerosmith's sound. His guitar work brought a hard rock edge to the band during a transitional stretch, demonstrating the kind of skill and confidence needed to stand out in a group already known for its powerful guitar presence.

His work also earned praise from one of rock's most recognizable frontmen. According to Vintage Guitar, Steven Tyler once called Crespo "One of the best guitarists I've ever known," while the publication described his playing as "a textbook study in classic hard rock."

Beyond Aerosmith, Crespo built the kind of career that made him more than just a former member of one famous band. Vintage Guitar noted that he performed or recorded with artists including Bernie Taupin, Stevie Nicks, Julian Lennon, Billy Squier and Rod Stewart. His official website also lists work with Meat Loaf, Dee Snider and Lita Ford, showing how widely his guitar work traveled across rock.

That long list of credits reflects what made Crespo's career so durable. Whether he was stepping into a massive band, supporting major artists or continuing his own projects, he remained connected to the sound of classic hard rock.

Now turning 72, Crespo's legacy stands as a reminder of the musicians who helped keep rock moving through its most unpredictable eras. His time with Aerosmith may be the chapter fans know best, but his decades of work across rock show a guitarist whose influence was never limited to one band.

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From the star-studded cast of George Michael’s iconic “Freedom! ‘90” music video to countless Sports Illustrated covers, supermodels of every era have become an unquestionable part of the zeitgeist. Whether you grew up looking up to Cindy Crawford, Iman, or Jerry Hall, these powerful women have informed beauty standards and made their mark on pop culture forever. And while they might have rocked the trending styles of their respective moments in time, they were each known for a unique aesthetic and energy. Which best matches your own, based on your birth month? Read on to find your supermodel match, based on your personality, preferences, and perspective.  

Read on to learn which timeless supermodel connects to your point of view and spirit, based on the month you were born.

Born as a new year was just beginning, you came into the world as the sun made its way through goal-oriented Capricorn or future-minded Aquarius. Both signs are ruled by Saturn, the planet of hard work and commitment, and are go-getters who really have no interest in quitting once they’ve begun working toward well-deserved recognition. This theme is undeniably a part of Lauren Hutton’s journey as a model and an actor. Initially rejected by agents for a signature gap in her teeth, she ultimately signed a contract with Revlon that was the biggest contract in the history of the modeling industry. Now in her 70s, she continues to model for brands like H&M, Lord and Taylor, Alexander Wang, and more.  

Born when the sun was moving through either innovative, progressive air sign Aquarius or creative, empathic, mystical water sign Pisces, you’re equally future-minded and artistic. This vibe matches that of Naomi Campbell, one of the members of the “Big Six” supermodels of the 1990s. Iconic for her signature runway walk, she has worked across industries—in music, television, and advocacy, which reflects how February-born people have diverse interests. They’re also revolutionaries, and Campbell became one of the first Black models to be featured on the covers of Time and Vogue France.  

Because you were born while the sun was in poetic, empathic water sign Pisces or competitive, impulsive fire sign Aries, you’re a spiritualist who’s as action-oriented and dynamic as you are dreamy and deeply creative—an energy that mirrors Iman’s. An inspiration to designers like Donna Karan, Yves Saint Laurent, and Gianni Versace, Iman made her debut in 1975. A philanthropist with two high-profile marriages—to Spencer Haywood in the ‘70s and ‘80s and David Bowie from 1992 until his death in 2016—Iman is quoted as having said,“[Modeling] is truly one of the very professions, like being an athlete, that you can become better at by keeping your eyes open and constantly learning on the job and, most importantly, off the job. Immerse yourself in fashion history by looking at vintage magazines, photos, poses, lighting, et cetera.” Spoken like a March-born go-getter. 

Born when the sun was moving through either playful, pioneering fire sign Aries or Taurus, the grounded, practical earth sign, you’re lighthearted, romantic, and have a way of making the most of everyday moments in life. That joyful vibe mirrors Christie Brinkley’s M.O. Famously called America’s sweetheart when she was rising to fame in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Brinkley appeared on three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues in 1979, 1980, and 1981, spent 25 years as the face of CoverGirl, and has also worked as an actress, illustrator, entrepreneur, activist for human and animal rights and the environment among other ventures. Her versatility, longevity, and likability make her a force to be reckoned with, just like those born in April.

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Whether you were born when the sun was moving through sensual, pragmatic earth sign Taurus or buzzy, curious air sign Gemini, you’re a social butterfly who comes off as grounded, friendly, and present, much like Brooke Shields, who was born on May 31. Though you might think of Shields for her acting more than modeling, she kicked off her modeling career at just 11 months old. In 1980, she was the youngest model to appear on the cover of Vogue at 14, and then starred in a wildly successful, iconic Calvin Klein ad. Her resilience, intelligence, and ability to overcome adversity reflects your own. 

As a person who came into the world when the sun was in either bubbly, social air sign Gemini or loving, nurturing water sign Cancer, you’re innately creative, intuitive, and self-expressive, which feels very aligned with who Linda Evangelista is as a model. Known as a master of reinvention, aka the “chamelon” of the fashion industry, she was one of the “Big Six” in the 1990s. Karl Lagerfeld once said of Evangelista, "She's a true model, pure and simple. She doesn't pretend or aspire to do anything else. She's just brilliant at what she does,” and that dedication to her craft feels very in tune with how you move through life. 

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Born when the sun was in either maternal, intuitive water sign Cancer or theatrical, dramatic fire sign Leo, you radiate sunlight and glamour, much like Cindy Crawford. Always one to soak up the spotlight in a variety of ways, Crawford was one of the “Big Six” of supermodels in the 1990s, starred in music videos, posed for Playboy, and hosted and produced TV shows like MTV House of Style. Known for being warm, down-to-earth, and magnetic, not to mention a proud mama to Presley and Kaia Gerber, her caring, genuine M.O. matches your own. 

Whether you were born under dynamic, spotlight-loving fire sign Leo or communicative, tech-loving, service-oriented Virgo, you’re capable of wearing many hats and excelling at all the roles you take on, much like Kathy Ireland who made her mark as a model in the 1980s and 1990s but went on to become a major multi-hyphenate success. In addition to being a supermodel, she’s also an actress, author primarily of children’s books, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and philanthropist. Like Ireland, you are industrious and have the ability to claim center stage in many ways. 

You were born under either sensitive, detail-oriented earth sign Virgo or partnership-loving, elegant air sign Libra—signs that mirror Christy Turlington’s down-to-earth, beauty-loving energy. Widely regarded as one of the original supermodels of the 1990s, Turlington’s career has evolved over the years. Her ayurvedic skincare line, clothing lines, and bylines (she’s written for Marie Claire, Yoga Journal, and Teen Vogue) and contributions as a guest correspondent on NBC’s Today Show are all in tune with your creativity, cerebral nature, and talent for storytelling.

The sun moved through balance-seeking air sign Libra and fearless water sign Scorpio during the month you came into the world, which means your energy best mirrors Pat Cleveland’s. Considered one of the most influential runway models of the 1970s, Cleveland was also one of the first Black supermodels, and she made a major impression with her dance-like runway walk. Like Cleveland, you’re magnetic, powerful, and full of life, eager to pursue your ambitions and make history. 

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Whether you were born under the dynamic, mysterious water sign Scorpio or adventurous, wanderlust-fueled fire sign Sagittarius, you can appreciate Elle Macpherson’s drive, introspectiveness, and flair for being a highly successful international entrepreneur. Nicknamed "The Body” by Time in 1989, Macpherson would go on to become the founder, primary model, and creative director for various companies, such as Elle Macpherson Intimates and The Body, a line of skin care products. She also hosted and executive produced Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model and is an executive producer of NBC's Fashion Star and was the host for the first season. Like Macpherson, you’re goal-oriented and take pride in being truly authentic. 

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Born with your sun in either adventurous, party-loving fire sign Sagittarius or industrious, dutiful earth sign Capricorn, you’re most aligned with Jerry Hall who made waves as a supermodel of the 1970s and kicked off her acting career in the late ‘80s with her appearance in 1989’s Batman. She is also known for being the longtime partner of Mick Jagger, with whom she has four kids. In 1978, Hall told Interview magazine, “I love to work. If I don’t for two weeks I go nuts,” which mirrors your own work ethic, and her charisma, unapologetic adoration of glamour, and no-nonsense wit is also reflective of your style. 

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Nate Smith says losing more than 70 pounds has changed far more than just the number on the scale.

The country singer opened up about his ongoing weight loss journey in and article shared by People on Sunday, July 5, revealing that after shedding the weight, everyday activities have become dramatically easier.

"I don't sweat anymore, which is amazing," Smith, 40, said. "I used to be totally out of breath tying my shoes. I can jump around a lot more."

The changes have extended beyond his daily life and into his performances, too. Speaking with the outlet while attending the Sports Illustrated and Tight End University's Tight Ends & Friends Concert in Nashville back on June 23, Smith said staying in shape helps him give fans the best show possible. "Keeping the energy on stage and making sure I do that, because I think that takes care of the fans," he explained.

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The "I Found You" singer also admitted one of his favorite perks has been rediscovering his wardrobe. "I just feel better. It's nice to be able to wear clothes that I like," Smith said before pointing to his outfit for the evening. "This is a large. I've been double X for the last five or six years, so I'm feeling really good."

Although he's already made incredible progress, Smith isn't done yet. "I think I want to get under 200 lbs.," he shared of his ambitious goal. "So I was like 275 lbs., somewhere in that world. But I want to get down to like 185 lbs. again."

The milestone comes just weeks after Smith celebrated losing 71 pounds on social media. In May, he posted side-by-side before-and-after photos on Instagram and wrote, "Another milestone reached today….. 😭😭😭😭😭," with fans filling the comments to congratulate him on his transformation.

Smith has previously revealed that his health journey began in November 2024 after battling a severe upper respiratory infection, an experience that prompted him to reevaluate his eating and drinking habits.

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Some of rock's most enduring songs never become chart hits.

That was certainly true for Kiss' "Detroit Rock City." Released in 1976 on the landmark album Destroyer, the hard-driving anthem has become one of the band's signature songs despite having zero chart history.

The reason is simple: while "Detroit Rock City" was originally issued as the A-side of a single, its B-side, the heartfelt ballad "Beth," became the unlikely hit. As "Beth" caught fire, it ultimately reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 while "Detroit Rock City" was left without a chart run of its own.

The song captured Kiss at one of the most creative moments of its career.

Written by Paul Stanley and Bob Ezrin, "Detroit Rock City" was inspired by the real-life death of a fan who was reportedly killed in a car accident while driving to a Kiss concert.

"Bob Ezrin at the time really wanted us to push ourselves in terms of our lyrics and perspective," Stanley told Ultimate Classic Rock. "And I remembered that a fan going to our show in Charlotte got killed, was hit by a car, and I just remember thinking about the idea of somebody traveling to see something that celebrates life, and in the process losing their life. So the song became about somebody traveling to a Kiss concert and not making it. It was still championing Detroit but also memorialized somebody who didn't get there."

The song became one of the band's most cinematic and emotionally layered recordings. Musically, it also showcased Kiss' evolution.

Produced by Ezrin, Destroyer featured a more ambitious sound than the band's earlier albums, and "Detroit Rock City" reflected that growth with layered guitars, dramatic production and one of Ace Frehley's most celebrated guitar solos.

"Bob and Paul came up with the intro riff," Frehley told Rolling Stone in 2016. "I just put the icing on the cake, with my inverted rhythm guitars. If you listen to a lot of Kiss songs, I'm always playing an octave above Paul to make it thicker sounding. It seemed to work over the years."

The song's opening sound effects and seamless transition into "King of the Night Time World" helped establish the album as one of the defining rock records of the 1970s.

Although "Beth" became the commercial phenomenon, "Detroit Rock City" gradually emerged as the song fans most closely associated with Kiss' live shows. Its explosive opening riff and arena-ready chorus made it a concert staple, while generations of listeners embraced it as one of the greatest hard rock songs of its era.

The song's reputation has only grown with time. It has appeared on numerous greatest-rock-song lists, inspired the 1999 film Detroit Rock City and remains a fixture on classic rock radio to this day.

More than 50 years later, "Detroit Rock City" stands as proof that chart positions don't always determine a song's legacy. Overshadowed commercially by its own B-side, the Kiss classic has ultimately become one of the band’' most enduring recordings and one of hard rock's definitive anthems.

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Kane Brown, one of modern country’s hottest artists, was recently featured on The Pivot Podcast, a popular sports and entertainment show hosted by former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder. There, he got candid about being lonely despite his fame.

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Sharing that he’s had to overcome adversity and bouts of depression every now and then, the “Miles on It” singer also said he considers himself socially awkward and a loner. As a result, he doesn’t feel he has close friendships in the music industry, despite being one of the most popular artists on the music charts with more than a dozen No. 1 hits.

“I feel like I have more athlete friends than I do musician friends,” he said. “I feel alone in the music world.”

Shocked, Clark asked if there was some kind of country music superstar group chat that Brown was involved with, to which Brown said, “If there is, I ain’t invited.”

Brown went on to explain that, though he knows plenty of artists, the friendships don’t really extend beyond text messaging.

“Morgan [Wallen], he’d probably text me the most,” Brown said. “Shaboozey, Chris Young … [Jason] Aldean has been my guy. There are other artists that I could text, but there’s a difference between texting somebody and being boys with somebody. … When you don’t have somebody that you can talk to about that, and have a brothership over it, I don’t know if I could really say we’re friends.”

Turning his attention to anyone who may be watching online, he made an honest plea for potential buds to reach out, saying, “If anybody’s watching this … I just want a friend in the industry that we can just chill, come over, hit the golf sim, have a few beers, talk.”

The topic of friendships came up again as the “Heaven” singer shared insights into his friendship with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

“I think it’s awesome that my job’s got me where I can hang out with Pat and just be friends with him,” Brown said. “Pat’s a cool dude. He’s normal. That’s another thing that I also love, because a lot of people have egos. … I shut down around that.”

Though he might not have that many pals in the industry, he does have several besties at home, per People. In addition to his other half, wife Katelyn Brown, who is also an artist, he has three kids: daughters KingsleyRose (born October 2019) and Kodi Jane (born December 2021), and son Krewe Allen (born June 2024).

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Adam Sandler may have officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, but it was one simple piece of marriage advice that stood out—at least to Andy Reidanyway.

During an appearance at an event in Salt Lake City on Sunday, July 5, the Kansas City Chiefs head coach reflected on the couple's lavish Madison Square Garden wedding and revealed one memorable moment from Sandler's ceremony.

According to Reid, Sandler's biggest piece of advice for the newlyweds couldn't have been simpler. "Adam Sandler conducted the service there and he told them to, 'Keep kissing.' In its simplest form. That's a good thing," Reid recalled in a video shared by Deseret. "It's hard to argue when you give your wife a kiss or your wife gives you a kiss… And make sure you do it every day, every minute that you have an opportunity to. Knock it out, and you won't have any problems."

Andy Reid talks Taylor Swift’s and Travis Kelce’s wedding, shares his — and Adam Sandler’s — best marriage advice

I asked Andy Reid and his wife, Tammy Reid, what advice they’d give to the newlyweds after attending their wedding this weekend. Here’s what he said: pic.twitter.com/TJwSb1HM6e

While joking that the actor is "crazy," Reid also praised him for being "phenomenal" and said he "did a great job" officiating the ceremony "with a lot of humor."

Reid's wife, Tammy, who has been married to the coach since 1981, also confirmed that her husband already follows the advice. "He does that," she said.

Sandler knows a thing or two about long-lasting relationships himself. The actor has been married to his wife, Jackie Sandler, since 2003, and the pair share two daughters, Sunny and Sadie.

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The advice was just one memorable moment from Swift and Kelce's star-studded wedding celebration. The reception reportedly featured surprise performances from Paul McCartney, who sang the Beatles classic "I Want to Hold Your Hand," as well as Stevie Nicks. 

Even fans outside Madison Square Garden found themselves joining the celebration. Videos circulating online appeared to show one lucky Swiftie receiving a pastry box that many believed had come from the wedding reception, turning an ordinary dessert into one of the weekend's most talked-about souvenirs.

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The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is remembering the late Amy Winehouse and the words they exchanged.

While speaking to The Sunday Times about The Rolling Stones’ new album, Foreign Tongues, the 79-year-old recalled speaking to the singer before she died in 2011, aged just 27.

“She would go: ‘Oh Ronnie, what am I going to do?' I said: ‘Look, everyone knows you've got vodka in the water bottle. Get it together and get on stage.' But if you could get her up there and she stayed there, it'd be great,” he said in the interview published Saturday, July 4.

“I'm sad because she didn't do her full span,” Wood added. “It was like saying goodbye to Billie Holiday again.” Winehouse struggled with addiction throughout her career, battling drug and alcohol addiction along with bulimia.

The Rolling Stones recently covered her song “You Know I'm No Good” on their new album, Foreign Tongues. According to The Times, frontman Mick Jagger's harmonica replaces horns as the lead instrument on the track.

According to The Sunday Times, frontman Mick Jagger's harmonica replaces horns as the lead instrument on the track. “Mick expresses himself on harmonica probably in the fullest way that he can, even better than as a vocalist,” Keith Richards explained to the British newspaper.

Richards admitted his regret at not spending more time with the "Back To Black" singer before her untimely death. “I was always sort of ‘well, I'm bound to meet her down the road.’ You expect things to happen, and unfortunately no,” he said. “But that's what records are for.”

“I'm just very glad and honored to have played with her at least once,” the guitarist added. The Rolling Stones performed with Winehouse at England's Isle of Wight Festival in June 2007.

Foreign Tongues is out on July 10.

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July 5 marks a special milestone for one of classic rock's pioneering guitarists.

Michael Monarch, the original lead guitarist and a founding member of Steppenwolf, turns 76 today. Best known for helping define the band's hard-hitting sound during its formative years, Monarch also went on to perform with the all-star supergroup World Classic Rockers, extending his legacy well beyond Steppenwolf's earliest success.

Monarch was there from the very beginning.

After co-founding Steppenwolf in the late 1960s alongside vocalist John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn, bassist Rushton Moreve and drummer Jerry Edmonton, the young guitarist quickly became an essential part of the band's distinctive blend of blues, psychedelic rock and hard rock. His powerful guitar work helped establish Steppenwolf as one of the defining rock acts of the era.

During Monarch's tenure, the band released several of its most enduring songs, including "Born to Be Wild," "Magic Carpet Ride," "The Pusher" and "Rock Me."

"Born to Be Wild," in particular, became a cultural phenomenon after its inclusion in the 1969 film Easy Rider, helping popularize the phrase "heavy metal" through its famous lyric, "heavy metal thunder."

"I was using my Fender Esquire guitar into a Fender Concert Amp, kind of like a Super Reverb, but without the reverb, with four ten-inch speakers," Monarch told Guitar World of the recording session for the hit song. "It had white, round knobs and was covered in brown Tolex. I had turned everything to ten, as there was no eleven back then. Engineers Ritchie [Podolor] and Bill [Cooper] asked me to turn it down because it was too distorted. I don't think I did, and eventually, they thought it blended with the organ in a cool way."

Although Monarch left Steppenwolf in 1969, his contributions to the band's earliest recordings helped lay the foundation for its lasting influence. The group's music continues to be celebrated on classic rock radio, while songs like "Born to Be Wild" remain synonymous with freedom, motorcycles and the open road.

"After Steppenwolf, I worked on building a studio in my house," Monarch recalled in an interview. "I had a lot of musician friends coming over to play; some of the guys from Little Feat came by a few times. I was also thinking of starting a new band. I ended up selling the house and moving to England in '73, and I started a band there backed by the Robert Stigwood Organization. The drummer was Herman Rarebell, who later went on to play in the Scorpions."

Monarch later reunited with fellow classic rock veterans as a member of World Classic Rockers, a touring supergroup featuring musicians from some of the biggest bands of the 1960s and 1970s. The lineup has included members of Steppenwolf, Journey, Santana, Boston, Toto, Lynyrd Skynyrd and other legendary acts, giving audiences the opportunity to hear some of rock’s most iconic songs performed by the artists who helped create them.

"There's a big market for this band in the corporate world. We started it in '96, and it's still going strong; we play great venues all over the world," Monarch said. "We played in Monte Carlo, the Bahamas, Bermuda, South Africa, Ireland, and all over the U.S. and Canada. We play Hawaii often. We also do the fair circuit, but corporate shows more."

More than five decades after helping launch one of rock's most influential bands, Monarch's impact continues to resonate with fans around the world. As he celebrates his 76th birthday on July 5, his work with Steppenwolf and the World Classic Rockers stands as a reminder of the enduring power of classic rock’s golden era.

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A pearl necklace is one of those rare accessories that never really goes out of style. No matter how trends change, pearls always manage to feel polished, timeless, and easy to wear. They work with casual outfits just as well as dressier looks, which is exactly why they’ve remained a staple for decades.

If you’re looking for a chic everyday piece that feels elevated without being flashy, the Adornia Freshwater Pearl Necklace is a beautiful option. Right now, it’s on sale for 75% off during Nordstrom Rack's Clear the Rack sale, bringing the price down from $140 to just $35. For a genuine freshwater pearl necklace with a classic look, that’s an especially impressive deal.

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The necklace features a delicate strand of luminous freshwater pearls designed to add a soft, elegant finish to any outfit. It measures 14 inches long with a 4-inch extender, making it easy to customize the fit depending on your neckline. The pearls measure between 5 and 5.5 millimeters, and the piece is finished with a lobster-clasp closure along with stainless steel plated with 18-karat gold.

What makes this necklace especially versatile is its understated design. Instead of feeling overly formal or gaudy, the smaller pearl size gives it a modern, minimalist feel. It works seamlessly with aesthetics like quiet luxury, coastal-grandmother style, bohemian looks, or coquette-inspired outfits.

This necklace looks chic whether you layer it or wear it solo. Its slim profile makes it perfect for stacking with other chains and pendants without looking bulky. You can pair it with chunkier gold necklaces for contrast or mix silver and gold jewelry together since pearls naturally balance mixed metals beautifully. If you prefer to wear the necklace on its own, it creates a clean and refined focal point.

This is the kind of accessory you can wear to the office, out to dinner, on vacation, or even to formal events like weddings and graduations. It’s lightweight enough for all-day wear and elegant enough to transition easily from daytime outfits to evening looks without feeling out of place.

It also makes an especially thoughtful gift. Pearls have always carried a sense of timeless luxury, and this necklace feels far more expensive than its $35 sale price suggests. The adjustable extender chain also makes sizing easier, which takes away some of the guesswork when shopping for jewelry as a present.

One shopper said the necklace is “great for layering,” writing, “I bought this mainly to stack with my gold necklaces, and it works perfectly.” Another described it as “delicate and very pretty,” writing, “It adds a soft touch without overpowering an outfit.”

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For a jewelry staple you’ll wear for years instead of just one season, the Adornia Freshwater Pearl Necklace is hard to beat. And thanks to Nordstrom Rack’s current 75% discount, you can save more than $100 on this timeless piece right now. Add it to your cart before the Clear the Rack event ends July 9!

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Belinda Carlisle was just in her twenties when she skyrocketed to fame as the lead singer of the ’80s girl band The Go-Go’s, but the legendary singer is thriving in her sixties.

Carlisle, 67, and The Go-Go’s smashed onto the scene with hits like “We Got the Beat” and “Vacation.” She later had a successful solo career with hits like “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You,” and is still touring like crazy. Carlisle released her new album, “Once Upon a Time in California,” back in August. But in a new photo taken while in Paris, the music queen stunned fans and followers as she posed in a white dress with black sunglasses. Looking absolutely ageless, the star made it clear that she's simply getting better with age.

"Out and about in Paris - @juliedelibranthank you - i feel like a princess 👑👑👑👑," Carlisle captioned the photo.

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While Carlisle is doing great these days, it wasn’t always the case. In addition to struggling with imposter syndrome as a young singer, Carlisle struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. Looking back, the singer told Rolling Stone Australia this fall that she’s grateful there was no social media during the time she was struggling so prominently.

“I would’ve been the Lindsay Lohan of my time!” she said. “Oh my God, yeah. And even when everybody had a cell phone, they didn’t have a camera yet. So that would’ve been the end of me, that’s for sure. Jesus! We were really lucky. None of that was around, so you could behave badly and chances were that no one ever heard about it.” 

After years of relapse, Carlisle ultimately found sobriety. She opened up in a recent interview with The Sunday Times about her lengthy journey.

“I thought, I’ll just drink wine, and I won’t do coke. I realized that in order to continue with my career — which was in the toilet — the most important thing was to get sober. I remember playing this little club in Northampton at the end of my drinking and using. There were 12 people in the audience, and my dressing room was a closet for cleaning materials, mops, and brooms. I thought, Wow. I was able to turn things around, but I wouldn’t have been able to if I had been behaving in the way I was before I got sober,” she recalled.

These days, things look a lot different for Carlisle.

“I get up at 3:30 am. Then I chant for 40 minutes. I love chanting. It’s not airy-fairy; it’s scientific,” she explained.

No matter whether she’s chanting or singing, Carlisle still knows how to rock. Here’s a throwback from one of her most legendary tunes:

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It's hard to think of too many songs that have captured the bittersweet emotion of letting someone go quite like "Wild World."

When Cat Stevens released the song in 1970 on his landmark album Tea for the Tillerman, its gentle acoustic melody and heartfelt lyrics immediately resonated with listeners. More than two decades later, rock band Mr. Big gave the classic a fresh interpretation, turning it into one of the biggest hits of its career and introducing the beloved ballad-turned-soft-rock-hit to an entirely new audience.

The original showcased Stevens at the height of his songwriting powers.

Written by Stevens, "Wild World" is a tender farewell from someone wishing the best for a departing loved one while acknowledging the uncertainties that lie ahead.

"'Wild World' was really my parting song with my girlfriend Patti D'Arbanville," Stevens told Billboard. "We'd had some great times together, but I started recording and she was doing her modeling and it just became like two different worlds. And because I’d had such an experience of almost falling off the planet, I knew there were a lot of dangers out there so it was kind of me talking to myself about the second career I was about to embark on and also talking to her about her career. We'd basically split at that point, and that was the ode to our parting.

Built around acoustic guitar, subtle percussion and Stevens' warm, conversational vocal, the song became one of the defining singer-songwriter ballads of the early 1970s.

"I was just following my heart, and the music was coming out and was being dressed absolutely appropriately with the musicians that I had, and kept very sparse and pure," Stevens told Louder. "It was a very purist period of songwriting and recording. I had a feeling there was something special but I didn’t know how people would take it."

"Wild World" became one of Stevens' signature recordings and has remained a staple of classic rock, folk and soft rock radio for more than 50 years.

In 1993, Mr. Big took the song in a different direction.

Fresh off the global success of the acoustic ballad "To Be With You," the band recorded "Wild World" for its album Bump Ahead. Rather than recreating Stevens' stripped-down folk arrangement, Mr. Big surrounded the melody with polished electric guitars, richer harmonies and a fuller rock production while preserving the song's emotional core. Eric Martin's soaring vocal delivery also gave the lyrics a more arena-ready feel, contrasting with the intimacy of Stevens' original performance.

It was risk that was ultimately worth taking.

Mr. Big's version became a major international hit, charting in several countries across Europe and Asia while earning significant radio airplay. For many younger listeners in the 1990s, it served as an introduction to one of the most beloved songs of the previous generation. The song became a staple of the band's live sets.

"I think when I wrote 'To Be With You' and I brought it into Mr. Big, I started playing acoustic guitar and singing [and doing] the token 'white boy on the acoustic guitar' thing where I did 'To Be With You' and the ballad kind of stuff with 'Wild World' and the more stripped down stuff," Mr. Big frontman Eric Martin told Pop Dose."We kind of had the [part of the show] where we’' play the heavy rock and then we’d have a little B-stage and play the little acoustic songs."

The enduring appeal of both recordings speaks to the strength of Stevens' songwriting. While the original remains admired for its understated honesty and folk-inspired simplicity, Mr. Big's cover demonstrated how the same song could thrive in a contemporary rock setting without losing its emotional impact.

More than 50 years after Cat Stevens first recorded "Wild World," the song continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Reimagined by Mr. Big 23 years later, the timeless ballad proved that great songwriting can transcend genres, generations and musical eras while remaining every bit as moving as the day it was written.

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Matty Healy's ex-girlfriend Gabriella Brooks was just one of the 1,000 attendees at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

The model, who dated The 1975 frontman four years before Swift's brief romance with him in 2023, attended the star-studded affair alongside her fiancé, Liam Hemsworth.

Brooks, 30, took to Instagram on July 5 to share some photos from the "Love Story" singer's nuptials, which were held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3. Giving her followers a look at the pair's date night, Brooks called the wedding "the night of our lives."

"Congratulations T&T, you are a match made in heaven," Brooks captioned the post.

In the photo carousel, Brooks showed off the stunning mauve halter-neck gown she wore for the occasion, adorned with feathered details. Hemsworth, 36, meanwhile, kept things simple, wearing a stylish black tuxedo.

In addition to sharing a look at her and The Last Song actor before Taylor and Travis' wedding, Brooks snapped a photo of her and Hemsworth's highly accessorized hands. Brooks also included a photo of the sweet party favor Taylor and Travis gifted their wedding guests: a custom-made handkerchief emblazoned with the letter T and the couple's wedding date.

The gift also featured an Easter egg from Taylor's hit "Blank Space," with the lyrics "So it's gonna be forever" written below the couple's monogram.

Brooks and Taylor have grown close since her breakup from Healy, who is now engaged to fiancée Gabbriette. While Taylor only dated the "Somebody Else" singer for a few months in early 2023, following her breakup from Joe Alwyn, the split had a lasting impact on the singer. So much so, that several tracks on Taylor's 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department, are rumored to be about Healy.

Taylor's heartbreak didn't last long, however, with the Grammy winner coupling up with Travis following his appearance at the Kansas City stop of her Eras Tour.

Brooks and Hemsworth were also among the many stars to attend the record-breaking tour, with the couple, who have been together since 2019, following Hemsworth's divorce from Miley Cyrus, supporting the "Fortnight" singer at one of her London concerts in June 2024.

Dancing to the music alongside Travis and other celebrities in the VIP tent, Brooks raved about the concert in a post after the show.

"Taylor we love you!!" Brooks shared in the June 2024 Instagram post, which featured photos and videos from her and Hemsworth at the show. "Best night ever."

Princess Catherine, 44, just shared a heartwarming set of photos on the Royal Family's  Instagram from the recent National Three Peaks Challenge to highlight the incredible fundraising effort for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. This is important news in light of Kate Middleton’s recent forthright remarks about her battle with cancer. But fans couldn't help but notice something else entirely: Prince George is nearly as tall as his mom.

In one of the photos, Princess Catherine can be seen with one arm around Prince George while chatting with youngest son Prince Louis and George is meeting her almost exactly at eye level. In another shot taken from behind, the Princess of Wales is seen patting George on the back, with the future king appearing to be at or very near her height. *Cue every royal fan collectively gasping and saying "when did THAT happen?"

"This time last week, completing the National Three Peaks Challenge," Catherine wrote alongside the photos on Sunday, July 5. "A huge thank you to everybody who has supported The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. To find out more or donate, please visit link in bio."

The mountaineering challenge - which takes place across mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales - was clearly a family affair, with Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis all featured in the stunning photos.

For Catherine, the challenge was about more than just the physical feat - the princess has spoken openly about wanting to push herself beyond her comfort zone following her cancer journey, making this milestone a momentous occasion.

The charity work is absolutely worth celebrating but we have a feeling royal fans everywhere are also going to be having a moment, talking about how Prince George is all grown up. Where does the time go?

Some songs never lose their intrigue. The 1979 song "Sara" by Fleetwood Mac is one of those rare ballads that continues to spark conversation nearly 50 years later. With its dreamy sound, emotional lyrics, and tumultuous backstory, many questions still linger about the song's inspiration.

By the time Fleetwood Mac began recording their third album Tusk, Stevie Nicks' relationship with Lindsey Buckingham had ended, she had embarked on a brief romance with Mick Fleetwood, which overlapped with Fleetwood falling in love with Nicks' close friend Sara Recor, whom he then married. Around the same time, Nicks also dated Eagles drummer Don Henley.

In other words, there was a lot going on. Nicks was writing songs, which included "Sara," amid all the emotions of this period, and the band continued to record together.

In a 2011 interview with The Independent, she said, "Sara was banished from the studio by the rest of the band ... No one was speaking, and I wouldn't even look directly at Mick. That went on for months. And it was great fodder for writing! The songs poured out of us."

There have been different explanations over the years about the song's inspiration — even from Nicks herself.

About the aftermath of Fleetwood and Recor's affair, Nicks said, "They fell in love, and the next thing, Sara's husband is calling me to say, 'Sara moved in with Mick this morning. And I just thought you might wanna know.' That was three months into a 13-month album. So I lost Mick, which honestly wasn't that big of a deal because that was a rocky relationship. But losing my friend Sara? That was a huge blow."

In a 1994 radio interview with The Tommy Vance Show, Nicks revealed that the two women reconciled eventually and that Sara indeed was, in part, an inspiration behind the song.

She recalled, “I remember the night I wrote it. I sat up with a very good friend of mine whose name is Sara, who was married to Mick Fleetwood. She likes to think it’s completely about her," Nicks continued, "but it’s really not completely about her. It’s about me, about her, about Mick, about Fleetwood Mac. It’s about all of us at that point.”

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In 1998, Nicks directly attributed one lyric to Fleetwood specifically, saying, "Well. 'Sara' was pretty much about Mick. So, he was the 'great dark wing.' And it was about everything that was going on at that particular time, too. But he was the reason for the, you know, the beginning of it."

Another long-discussed interpretation involves Don Henley. According to the Eagles biography by Marc Eliot, Henley said that Nicks got pregnant while they were dating and that Sara was the name she gave "the spirit" of the unborn child.

In a 2014 interview with Billboard, Nicks filled in the blanks on Henley's claim, saying, "Had I married Don and had that baby, and had she been a girl, I would have named her Sara. But there was another woman in my life named Sara, who shortly after that became Mick’s wife, Sara Fleetwood."

The sweeping production, Nicks' vocal performance, and the song's reflective tone all contributed to the song's success. The six-minute, dreamlike arrangement and drifting, stream-of-consciousness lyrics stood apart from many late-'70s rock hits.

"Sara" was released in December 1979 as the second single from the album, peaked at No. 7 by February 1980, and remained on the charts for 14 weeks.

Almost 50 years later, fans may still wonder about the song's meaning, but the questions only contribute to the mystique. And the lyrics and the song certainly resonate for fans even without a definitive answer. Rolling Stone ranked the song at No. 13 among "Fleetwood Mac’s 50 Greatest Songs." And to date, the song has almost 128 million streams on Spotify alone.

There's a good chance all of the song's mysteries are a little bit true. Perhaps that's why "Sara" has endured. Rather than pointing to a single moment or relationship, the song seems to capture an entire chapter of Stevie Nicks' life — one defined by love, friendship, loss, and change.

Heartbreak rarely comes with clear answers, and neither does "Sara." That's what gives the song its lasting power: listeners continue to bring their own experiences to its lyrics. Nearly five decades later, it remains one of Stevie Nicks' most moving and enigmatic songs.

Watch Fleetwood Mac's "Sara" music video:

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It's never too late to curate your dream space. Some would say it's even better to update your home little by little, so that you can focus on pieces that you actually love. Thanks to Amazon, you can shop for home finds that are unique and budget-friendly, spanning from sideboards to patio sets. Our eye is currently on the Awasen Small Side Table, which is 26% off and marked as Amazon's Choice. 

The table originally cost $43, but has been reduced to just $32 during a limited-time sale. The piece is being sold in four colors: brown walnut, black, natural wood, and rustic brown. The black and brown walnut hues are best for modern homes, while the natural wood and rustic brown offerings are perfect for farmhouse-inspired decor. The table is 11.8 inches long, 11.8 wide, and 21.8 inches tall. 

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Due to the sizing, this table is perfect for those who live in compact spaces and want additional decor and table space. The furniture is made of water-resistant engineered wood and features a wide circular base to prevent tipping and a rounded top with a raised edge that will prevent drinks and other items from falling over the side. The stem features a vintage bubble design that will effortlessly add dimension to your space.

You will have to assemble the table upon delivery, but setup should take more than a few minutes with no tools required. Over 100 customers have purchased this style in the past month, describing it as the "perfect size," "easy to assemble," "very nice-quality," "functional," "sturdy," "sleek," and "elegant." Most shoppers are placing it next to a couch or accent chair to upgrade the look. 

"It's a perfect accent table to add to any room in your home including the living room, bedroom, sitting room, and can be used as an accent table or small nightstand for a guest room," one reviewer said of the "beautiful" piece. Plus, depending on your area, Prime members can receive the piece in just one day, so you won't have to wait through the weekend to make your space look chic.  

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Your dream space is waiting for you, and it starts with this adorable side table. This special deal won't be available for long though, so make sure to shop it while you can. Add the piece to your Amazon cart while it's just $32! 

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