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Nevermore, the heavy metal band from Seattle, has set the record straight regarding their 2026 U.S. tour plans.

Formed in 1992, the five-member band has released a series of standout songs that showcase their signature blend of progressive metal with thrash, groove and power metal, with fan favorites such as “Dead Heart in a Dead World” and “This Godless Endeavor” and more.

With this, fans are once again pushing for additional tour dates as the band rolls out Nevermore Live in 2026 in the wake of their long-awaited reunion.

Ahead of the show’s April kickoff, the band shared an update that could mean a longer wait for fans.

In an Instagram post, Nevermore shared an update regarding their U.S. tour plans.

Unfortunately, due to difficulties in “getting the work permit,” it will take “much longer than anticipated.”

Jeff Loomis and Warrel Dane with a fan on stage perform live with 'Nevermore', co-headlining show with 'Symphony X' at Elysee Montmartre on February 28, 2011 in Paris, France.

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Moreover, the situation also led them to skip the annual ProgPower USA scheduled on Sept. 9 to 12.

“Sadly, it also means that we won’t be able to perform at ProgPower USA this year. Sincere apologies to Glenn, the ProgPower USA crew and our US fans, and thanks for understanding,” the caption reads.

However, the heavy metal band assured fans about its exciting plans for the future, including new music and more live performances next year.

“New music is forthcoming, and we’ll finally be back on stages in the States performing it live in 2027. We owe it to all of you and promise we’ll make it worth the wait. In light of all of this, we are actively booking more international shows for later this year. Announcements for those will happen soon,” the message reads.

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As mentioned, Nevermore Live in 2026 will begin on April 1 for the Eurasia and South America spring tour, followed by the summer tour in Europe.

Nevermore Live 2026 Tour Dates

April 1, 2026: Istanbul, Türkiye - IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş

April 24, 2026: Santiago, Chile - Teatro Cariola

April 26, 2026: São Paulo, Brazil - Bangers Open Air (Memorial da América Latina)

April 28, 2026: São Paulo, Brazil - Carioca Club Pinheiros (Side show)

July 26: Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Hills of Rock

July 28: Rasnov, Romania - Rockstadt Extreme Festival

July 30: Budapest, Hungary - BARBA NEGRA Blue Stage

August 1: Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air

August 3: Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7 Open Air (with Savatage)

August 5: Jaromer, Czechia - Brutal Assault

August 8: Derbyshire, UK - Bloodstock Open Air

August 9: Kortrijk, Belgium - Alcatraz Festival

August 11: Warsaw, Poland - Progresja (with Savatage)

August 12: Leipzig, Germany - Parkbühne (with Savatage)

August 13: Bonn, Germany - KUNST!RASEN (with Savatage)

August 15: Carhaix, France - Motocultor Festival

Related: ’90s Rocker Addresses Retirement Amid 2026 Tour

Rock legend Ross Friedman — the guitarist who played with The Dictators and Manowar, and was known as "Ross the Boss" — is dead at 72.

On Friday, March 27, Friedman's official Instagram account announced his death.

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"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the Bronx’ own Ross 'The Boss,' Friedman who died last night after battling ALS," the update began.

It continued, "A legendary guitarist and beloved father, his music and spirit impacted fans around the world as much as you impacted him. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support you all have shown throughout his career and especially these last few months."

To conclude Friedman's death announcement, the message read, "His music meant everything to him & his guitar was his life’s breath. This insidious disease took that away from him. His legacy with The Dictators, Manowar, Ross the Boss Band and other collabs will live on forever in our hearts and ears."

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On Feb. 9, Friedman announced his ALS diagnosis. “It’s difficult to know what lies ahead, and it crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong,” Friedman said in a news release. "I’m absolutely blown away by the love and support from family, friends and fans. I love you all.”

Fans flocked to the comments of the death announcement to share their condolences and prayers. One Instagram user wrote, "RIP Immortal Boss, thank you for the music!"

Another shared, "Oh no! 💔 R.I.P Ross 🎸 My heart goes out to all his loved ones and friends. 🙏🏻."

Someone else commented, "Sad news... the first records of Manowar are magnificent and the music tracks of my youth and still are. Hail to Ross ... Valhalla."

A different fan echoed, "Devastating news! Rest in power, Ross! You were part of my life for nearly 30 years. You will never be forgotten. Your music will live forever. Condolences to your family 😔."

Meanwhile, yet another Instagram user wrote, "Rest in Peace 🥲 & thank you for your beautiful creations on Earth. Valhalla is a myth, but the afterlife is beautiful. 🫸🏼🤍🫷🏼."

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After 11 seasons on the air, The Carol Burnett Show wrapped its iconic run on March 29, 1978.

The CBS sketch comedy aired its series finale after its star, Carol Burnett, made history as the first woman to host a variety TV show. The award-winning series ended after 279 episodes, airing for nearly 11 years from September 1967 to March 1978.

Throughout its run, The Carol Burnett Show won 25 Emmy Awards and was nominated 70 times. Its accolades included three trophies for outstanding variety series, acting awards for Harvey Korman, Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence, and recognition for writing, directing, music, choreography and editing.   

In addition to Burnett, now 92, the cast included Lawrence, Korman, Conway, Lyle Waggoner and Dick Van Dyke.

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During a 2012 interview with CBS This Morning, Burnett revealed that her variety show only came to be because of her “strange contract.”

“Within the first five years, there was a clause that said, if I wanted to—not if the network wanted—it was bizarre, that I could push that button and they would have to put us on the air for 30 one-hour variety shows, pay or play,” she recalled at the time. “I thought, ‘I’m not a host of [a] variety show—I don’t know if I could ever do that.’”

At the end of the fifth year of her contract, Burnett and her then-husband, Joe Hamilton, decided to inform CBS they wanted to do a variety show, which she claimed the network had “forgotten” was an option. Once executives realized the clause really existed, they tried to talk her out of the idea.

“[A CBS executive] said, ‘You know, Carol, it’s a man’s game. Variety is a man’s game. It’s Jackie Gleason. … It’s Milton Berle, it’s Dean Martin.’ He said, ‘We’ve got this great sitcom for you called Here’s Agnes.’ You can just picture it,” she remembered. “I said, ‘I don’t want to be Agnes. I want to have a variety show with music and sketches and guest stars and a rep company,’ and they had to put us on the air. If I hadn’t pushed that button, it wouldn’t have happened.”

The Carol Burnett Show became a trailblazing hit in the world of TV comedy. More than a decade after the show began, Burnett ended it on her own terms.

“Ratings do not have a thing to do with my decision,” she insisted at the time, per MeTV. “They have been much lower before. And CBS picked the show up for a 12th year. … But it’s classier to leave before you’re asked to go. I’m proud of our show. Now is the time to put it to bed.”

While the moment signaled the closing of a major chapter in Burnett’s life and career, she expressed her gratitude for the journey.

“Nothing ever remains the same,” she said. “But a good time was had by all in those 11 years.”

In the decades that followed, Burnett appeared in films such as 1982’s Annie, returned to Broadway, helmed TV specials with the likes of Julie Andrews and Whoopi Goldberg, starred on the NBC comedy series Carol & Company from 1990 to 1991 and guest-starred on shows such as Mad About You. She also returned for a brief Carol Burnett Show revival in 1991. Today, Burnett is still acting, most recently appearing in the Apple TV series Palm Royale from 2024 to 2026.

At just nine years old, Christopher Reeve discovered his passion for acting and never looked back. The New York native trained at Cornell University and was one of only two students—the other being his lifelong best friendRobin Williams—selected for Juilliard's advanced program under the legendary John Houseman. He made his Broadway debut opposite Katharine Hepburn in A Matter of Gravity at just 23 years old!

And then came the audition that made him a household name: In 1978, Reeve beat out hundreds of actors to land the role of Superman. He became a global superstar after the movie's 1978 release and went on to star in three more Superman sequels. He also demonstrated his incredible acting range in acclaimed films like Somewhere in Time, The Remains of the Day and Deathtrap.

But on May 27, 1995, his life forever changed in an instant. During an equestrian competition in Virginia, the actor was thrown from his horse. Reeve shattered his two upper vertebrae, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down at just 42 years old.

But while most people might have retreated from public life, Christopher Reeve did the exact opposite. He founded what later became the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, was one of the most powerful voices for spinal cord injury research, directed an HBO film, won a Screen Actors Guild Award and wrote two books that inspired millions. The man who played Superman on screen would end up becoming an even bigger hero off of it—and that's exactly why Christopher Reeve is today's quote of the day.

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Quote of the Day by Christopher Reeve

"Once you choose hope, anything's possible."

Those seven words come from Reeve's 2002 book Nothing Is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life, and they perfectly capture the philosophy that defined his extraordinary life. For Christopher Reeve, hope was never about wishful thinking or ignoring reality. It was a choice—the most powerful one a person can make—and he made it every single day.

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"Christopher pushed the boundaries beyond anything anyone could expect from any human being," said his wife, Dana.

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Deeper Meaning of Christopher Reeve's Quote—Hope

When you understand what the Superman star was living through when he said this quote, it hits completely differently. See, after his accident, Reeve couldn't even breathe on his own. He couldn't move. He later revealed that in those early days, he seriously considered whether his life was still worth living. Reeve was in the intensive care unit when he mouthed to his wife Dana, "Maybe we should let me go."

But her reply changed everything: she leaned in, looked him in the eyes and said, "I am only going to say this once: I will support whatever you want to do, because this is your life, and your decision. But I want you to know that I'll be with you for the long haul, no matter what. You're still you. And I love you." This moment was the turning point for Reeve. That was the moment he chose hope.

And once he made that choice, he didn't just survive—he thrived. He continued his acting career and used the fame he found with it to fight for disability rights. He lobbied Congress for stem cell research funding and traveled the world speaking about these issues.

That is the deeper truth behind "Once you choose hope, anything's possible." He wasn't saying life would be easy. He wasn't saying everything would magically work out. He was saying that the act of choosing hope—even on what feels like your darkest day—will open doors you didn't even know existed. And he proved it with his life.

Reeve passed away on October 10, 2004, at 52 years old. Dana continued his advocacy work until her own passing in 2006. Today, their son Will Reeve carries on their legacy as a correspondent for ABC News and through the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which remains one of the leading organizations in spinal cord injury research. The Reeve family's story is proof that hope doesn't just change one life—it can change the world.

Related: Will Reeve Shares Emotional Message Marking 20th Anniversary of Mom Dana’s Death

More Quotes From Christopher Reeve

• "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."
• "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable."
• "What I do is based on powers we all have inside us; the ability to endure, the ability to love, to carry on, to make the best of what we have—and you don't have to be a 'Superman' to do it."
• "You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile."
• "Even if your body doesn't work the way it used to, the heart and the mind and the spirit are not diminished."

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Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise is back in a big way this April. And the hit reality show is headed to the East Coast. 

Former The Bachelorand Bachelor in Paradise star, Ashley Iaconetti (Haibon), is joining the cast of the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, along with reality TV co-stars Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, Jo-Ellen Tiberi, and “friend” former RHONJ fan favorite Dolores Catania. 

While you may already know Iaconetti as one of the most memorable The Bachelor breakout stars, the podcast host is also the mom of two. Iaconetti met husband Jared Haibon on Bachelor in Paradise, and the couple is now parents to Dawson Dimitri Haibon (Born in January 2022) and Hayden Cruise Haibon (born in July 2024). 

In a recent Instagram post, Iaconetti gave fans a sneak peek into her life, sharing a cute clip of her family dining out. In the video, her son gives his mom a makeover while dining out at a restaurant. That is, a sticker makeover.

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As any parent knows, going out to eat with your little ones isn’t exactly easy. Between the mini meltdowns and picky eaters, what used to be an enjoyable experience can quickly morph into a nightmare. But Ashley has an answer! In her post, Iaconetti revealed a totally genius parenting hack.

The mom wrote across her video, “Pro-tip for parents who want to go to a restaurant with their little kids.” She explained, in the caption, “Bring stickers and humility…I usually say that going out to eat with littles is a waste of time and money. You can rarely enjoy your own food or talk as you’re tending to chaos. I will say that we’ve had a few good dinners out the past month for family birthdays.”

So, what’s her secret? The reality TV star went on to add, “If you have a foodie baby like us, have someone get there early and order appetizers to be on the table when you arrive. Having a variety of foods for Hayden to try stalls his frustration over being stuck in a high chair.”  

But that’s not all. Iaconetti also writes, “I also find that new sensory toys, like kinetic sand and gooey stuff, is great to introduce at the dinner table.” 

She also gets real, admitting, “We try not to put a screen on, but gotta go what ya gotta do to enjoy the other company at the table sometimes. At 4-years-old we don’t have to resort to this with Dawson anymore…as you can see he finds more creative things to do.” And if you’re up for an artsy adventure like Iaconetti is, go ahead and let your littles decorate away! 

A female's body found in a canal in Scottsdale, Arizona, has prompted an investigation. Though the body has not yet been identified, authorities say that the case is unrelated to Nancy Guthrie.

"A death investigation is underway after an adult woman's body was recovered from a canal near Indian Bend and Hayden Roads on March 28th. Police and fire personnel were first called to the area around 8 a.m. after someone walking along the canal saw the body in the water," read a press release posted by the Scottsdale police department on X.

"Responding police and fire personnel coordinated with SRP and CAP to recover the body from the water and begin the death investigation. Scottsdale detectives and crime scene specialists responded to the scene to collect evidence and thoroughly document the scene. Due to the condition of the body, investigators are initially unable to confirm if there are traumatic injuries present. The investigation is still in the early stages as detectives work to confirm the identity of the person and how they ended up in the canal," the statement continued.

Quite a few comments amassed on the post, with many people wondering if the body could have been that of Guthrie, 84, who has been missing since Sunday, Feb. 1. However, the department replied to one comment, confirming that this case is "not related" to Guthrie's case, being run by Pima County, about 115 miles away.

This is the second time that a body has been found in or near a canal in Arizona this month. In early March, authorities identified a female body that was found "unresponsive with signs of trauma." Though many people thought that the body may have been Guthrie's, police later confirmed that it was that of a 42-year-old woman named Alex Fleming.

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Besides being inconvenient, painful and expensive to fix, a hip fracture is (obviously) a major health concern. So much so, experts consider it “among the most serious health events in older adults,” noting it can lead to disability, loss of independence and elevated mortality. Regarding the latter, a 2025 study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Reports says that when it’s left untreated, a hip fracture has around a 70 percent mortality rate—a scarily high number, right? 

To avoid hip fractures, you may take various health-promoting steps, such as getting enough calcium for strong bones, wearing shoes with a strong grip and holding onto handrails when you walk down the stairs. Those are all important and worth continuing. At the same time, there’s an unexpected health concern that could be linked to hip fractures, and we’re betting it’s one you haven’t thought of or purposely addressed in the gym. That concern is handgrip strength.

A 2024 longitudinal study in Orthopaedic Surgery found a “significant inverse association between [handgrip strength] and the risk of hip fracture and falls in both males and females,” particularly those aged 45 years or older. The researchers believe that assessing handgrip strength may help predict fracture and fall risk, so certain individuals should be extra careful.

What do orthopedic surgeons have to say? Let’s hear their insights about how less handgrip strength could contribute to hip fracture risk, and how you can avoid that problem.

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The Connection Between Handgrip Strength and Hip Fracture Risk

To explain, we’ll start with hip fractures. Over 95 percent of hip fractures are caused by falls, and unfortunately, falls can happen for various reasons besides the obvious ones.

“Decreased core muscle strength and decreased stability with gait and balance, coupled with decreased bone density, lead to a higher risk [of] falls and fractures,” Dr. Ryan Odgers, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoArizona, tells Parade.

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That’s where handgrip strength comes in. “If your grip is weak, it can be a sign of broader muscle weakness and lower physical resilience,” says Dr. Pamela Mehta, MD,a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Resilience Orthopedics in Los Gatos, California. “That means worse balance and a higher risk of falls, which is the main driver of hip fractures.”

To be clear, this is another example of “correlation does not equal causation.” Lower grip strength doesn’t cause someone to fall, and a weak grip only indicates a percentage of increased risk, Dr. Odgers says. We’re not looking at certainties here, but a simple proxy test for overall muscle strength.

Dr. Mehta agrees. “Improving grip strength alone is not the same as reducing hip fracture risk,” she says. “Training your handgrip strength in isolation won’t reduce your fracture risk.”

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Tips for Reducing Hip Fracture Risk

On the note of handgrip strength not being the be-all and end-all, what else can we do to help our chances? According to Dr. Mehta, “Hip fracture prevention comes down to strength and stability for most people.”

Specific steps that orthopedic surgeons recommend as the “mainstays of fall and fracture prevention” include the following: 

• Balanced, full-body resistance workouts
• Lower-body, weight-bearing strength exercises, such as squats, lunges and step-ups
• Gait and balance training
• Minimizing obstacles and tripping hazards in the home, such as uneven flooring, steps, loose rugs and poor lighting
• Use assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, when recommended
• Wear supportive shoes
• Ensure you get enough calcium, vitamin D and protein in your diet

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“If those pieces aren’t in place, you’re limiting how much benefit you’ll get from exercise, even if you’re doing all the right things in the gym,” Dr. Mehta adds.

When it comes to handgrip strength exercises, Dr. Odgers cautions his patients against overusing grip-strengthening devices.

“The hands get plenty of work with gripping weights and pushing on machines while we work the other muscle groups, and it is very easy to overuse grip-strengthening devices outside of the gym, which can lead to other issues such as tendinitis and aggravation of arthritis in the hands,” he says.

Dr. Mehta encourages people to engage in exercises that train grip *and* other muscle groups. She appreciates the “farmer’s carry,” saying it’s the “most bang for your buck” as it builds your grip, core strength and balance. Dead hangs (if your shoulders can handle them) are another option she mentions, as well as simply squeezing a tennis ball or using a hand gripper for a few minutes a day. But again, those latter two options don’t provide the holistic benefits of a full-body exercise, which is something to keep in mind.

“The big picture is that your body works as a system,” Dr. Mehta concludes. “Grip strength, hip strength and balance are all connected…I see patients in their 60s and 70s make meaningful gains when they stay consistent.”

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Sources:

• Dr. Ryan Odgers is an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoArizona.
• Dr. Pamela Mehta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Resilience Orthopedics in Los Gatos, California.
• Hip Fracture as a Systemic Disease in Older Adults: A Narrative Review on Multisystem Implications and Management, Medical Sciences
• Navigating mortality and morbidity trends in geriatric patients post-surgical fixation OF HIP surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
• Association of Handgrip Strength with Hip Fracture and Falls in Community-dwelling Middle-aged and Older Adults: A 4-Year Longitudinal Study, Orthopaedic Surgery
• Falls in Older Adults are Serious, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics

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Whether you're tossing a quick salad on a Tuesday night or baking something sweet for the weekend, the right dishware can elevate the whole experience. Shoppers at Sam's Club are buzzing about a recent arrival that blends charm, durability and serious value without the luxury price tag.

There's a beautiful bowl set at Sam's Club that looks like something you'd spot at a high-end cookware boutique. Instead, it's tucked into the warehouse retailer's home section, priced almost too good to be true. The Member's Mark 2-Piece Floral Ceramic Prep and Serve Bowls are now just $13.94, marked down from $16.94, and they're quickly becoming a favorite kitchen find among members.

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This prep-and-serve bowls duo includes two versatile sizes, designed to handle everything from mixing to serving. The large 10.6-inch bowl is roomy enough for cake batter, big salads or pasta dishes. The smaller 7.2-inch bowl is perfect for oatmeal, chopped veggies, dips, sauces or pre-measured baking ingredients. Together, they cover nearly every step of your cooking routine, making this bowl set a practical addition to any kitchen.

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Of course, it's the floral design that really steals the show. Each bowl features a delicate embossed botanical pattern that adds subtle texture and a hint of rustic elegance. The scalloped rim gives the bowls a polished, playful edge that looks just as good on a holiday table as it does on your countertop. Available in cream, pale yellow, sky blue and blush pink, the soft color palette makes it easy to match farmhouse, cottage or modern decor. The yellow option in particular feels like spring in bowl form.

These prep-and-serve bowls are crafted from sturdy, food-safe stoneware with a smooth, glazed finish that helps food release easily and simplifies cleanup. They're dishwasher-friendly and built for daily use, yet stylish enough to leave out on display.

Shoppers say the quality rivals that of brands like Staub and Le Creuset, with one reviewer calling it "an easy buy" and comparing its weight and durability to far pricier options. Considering a similar set from Staub can run close to $80, this Sam's Club bowl set feels like a savvy score.

For under $15, this kitchen find proves you don't have to splurge to get high-end style and performance.

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The bold, genre-blending smash hit "Lady Marmalade" rose to No. 1 on March 29, 1975, giving Labelle their biggest success—and marking a defining moment in 1970s pop music.

Released in late 1974, the song built momentum slowly before exploding into a crossover phenomenon. By early 1975, it had climbed all the way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, while also dominating the R&B chart and gaining traction internationally.

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According to "The Billboard Book of Number One Hits" author Fred Bronson, the song made history in a unique way: its writers replaced themselves at No. 1. "Lady Marmalade," written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, knocked another Crewe/Nolan composition, Frankie Valli’s “My Eyes Adored You,” out of the top spot—making Crewe and Nolan just the third songwriting team ever to achieve that rare feat.

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The song itself came together in pieces. As Nolan explained, “I had one part of the song here and one part there, and it still needed something. Bob and I came up with the idea of ‘Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir.’ It was like a puzzle that finally fit together.”

That final piece helped turn the track into something unforgettable. "Lady Marmalade" is equal parts theatrical, provocative and impossible to ignore.

Produced by Allen Toussaint and recorded with his New Orleans studio band, the song carried a distinctive groove rooted in funk and rhythm. It was released as the first single from Labelle’s Nightbirds album and quickly found an audience in both discos and on radio.

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Front and center was Patti LaBelle’s powerhouse vocal, supported by Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash, whose harmonies gave the track its layered intensity. The group’s bold image—complete with futuristic, space-inspired fashion—only added to the song’s impact as it climbed the charts.

The success of the single helped push Nightbirds past the million-sales mark and turned Labelle into one of the most talked-about acts of the era. While they wouldn’t return to the top of the charts again, the moment remains their signature breakthrough.

More than five decades later, the song’s legacy is still unmistakable—frequently covered, widely recognized and forever tied to one of the most electrifying chart-toppers of the 1970s.

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Palm Sunday has the stuff that makes children's church programs so fun: palm branches, singing and shouting, a donkey and more.

Yet these things also carry the weight of symbolic significance for Christians moving into Holy Week—remembering the events of Jesus' last week on earth, his final moments leading to the crucifixion and his resurrection three days later. Palm Sunday kicks it all off—and we've got the 50 best Palm Sunday quotesand scriptures to share.

All four gospels offer an account of what is known as "Jesus's Triumphal Entry" into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and John 12:12-19). Jesus enters on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9:

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey" (NRSV).

The people, on this particular day, love him. A great crowd forms around him, waving palm branches in the air, eventually laying them on the road beside their cloaks.

For thousands of years, Christians have been observing Palm Sunday, which is on March 29, 2026, this year. The palm branches we wave on this day will become the ashes we smear on our foreheads next year for Ash Wednesday.

May these 50 quotes help you reflect on Palm Sunday, preparing you for your own entrance into the sacred spaces of Holy Week, and a blessed Resurrection Sunday to you. 

Related: 115 Encouraging Bible Verses to Motivate You Throughout the Day

50 Best Palm Sunday Quotes & Scriptures

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1. "The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, 'Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!'" - Matthew 21:9

2. "Now to the gate of my Jerusalem, The seething holy city of my heart, The saviour comes. - Malcolm Quite (Sounding the Seasons)

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3. "Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf of springtime." - Martin Luther

4. Mother Teresa, when interviewed by Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, and asked about how she'd handle the accolades that came with winning the Nobel Peace prize: "Do you think, Mr. Carson, for one moment, that that little donkey thought the crowd was giving him the praise and glory instead of Jesus?"

5. "After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, 'Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power to our God.'" - Revelation 19:1

6. "For no miracle disturbed them so much as that of Lazarus." - St. John Chrysostom

7. "Remember finally, that the ashes on your forehead are created from the burnt palms of last Palm Sunday. New beginnings invariably come from old false things that are allowed to die." - Richard Rohr (Wondrous Encounters: Scripture for Lent)

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8. "As one born of the Holy Spirit and a daughter of the Spirit, you are able to behold the spiritual procession of your King, you are able to behold the righteousness of your King." - St. Ignatius Brianchaninov; translated by Nun Cornelia (Rees)

9. "He barreled through barriers that usually stop us dead in our tracks–fear of ridicule, fear of suffering, abandonment by our closest companions." - Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio

10. "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and the obedience of the peoples is his, binding his foal to the vine and his donkey's colt to the choice vine, he washes his garments in wine and his robe in the blood of grapes." - Genesis 49:10-11 (NRSV)

Related: 25+ Women in the Bible Who Teach Us About Patience, Strength and Faithfulness

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11. "Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; O Christ, thy triumphs now begin O’er captive death and conquered sin." - Henry Hart Milman (Hymn "Ride on! Ride on in Majesty!")

12. "So let us spread before his feet, not garments or soulless olive branches, which delight the eye for a few hours and then wither, but ourselves, clothed in his grace, or rather, clothed completely in him." - Andrew of Crete

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13. “Earth is so thick with divine possibility that it is a wonder we can walk anywhere without cracking our shins on altars.” - Barbara Brown Taylor (An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith)

14. "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord." - Psalm 118:26 (NRSV)

15. "On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen." - Book of Common Prayer 

16. "The Lord instructs two of his disciples to go into the village and untether a donkey. If there is any protest, they are to say, 'The Master has need of it.' This is true of every baptized person: the Master has need of your gifts, of you, of the whole of your life." - Bishop Robert Barron 

17. "You showed your strength in choosing penury, since for you to be seated on a foal is a form of beggary. But in glory you shake Zion." - St. Romanos the Melodist

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18. “From beginning to end, the Holy Scriptures testify that the predicament of fallen humanity is so serious, so grave, so irremediable from within, that nothing short of divine intervention can rectify it.” - Fleming Rutledge (The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ)

19. "I'm goin'a sing when the Spirit says sing, I'm goin'a sing when the Spirit says sing, I'm goin'a sing when the Spirit says sing, and obey the Spirit of the Lord." - African-American Spiritual (author unknown)

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20. “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people; For He will avenge the blood of His servants, And render vengeance to His adversaries; He will provide atonement for His land and His people.” - Deuteronomy 32:43 (NKJV)

21. "Holy, Holy, Holy. Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. - Sanctus (an ancient hymn)

22. "Everywhere in medieval times, following the Roman custom, a procession composed of the clergy and laity carrying palms moved from a chapel or shrine outside the town, where the palms were blessed, to the cathedral or main church. Our Lord was represented in the procession, either by the Blessed Sacrament or by a crucifix, adorned with flowers, carried by the celebrant of the Mass." - Fr. Francis X. Weiser

23. "Glory, praise and honor, O Christ, our Savior-King, To thee in glad Hosannas inspired children sing." - Benedictine Theodulph, Bishop of Orleans in Latin song: "Gloria, laus et honor"

24. "All hail the pow'r of Jesus' Name; Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all!" - Edward Perronet (Hymn "All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name")

25. "Then hurriedly they all took their cloaks and spread them for him on the bare steps; and they blew the trumpet, and proclaimed, 'Jehu is king.'" - I Kings 9:13

26. "So when we sing 'Hosanna' now, let's make it very personal. Let's make it our praise and our confidence. The Son of David has come. He has saved us from guilt and fear and hopelessness. Salvation! Salvation belongs to our God and to the Son! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!" - John Piper

27. "The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, was there giving eyewitness accounts. It was because they had spread the word of this latest God-sign that the crowd swelled to a welcoming parade. The Pharisees took one look and threw up their hands: 'It’s out of control. The world’s in a stampede after him.'" - John 12:17-19 (Eugene Peterson: The Message Bible)

28. "Let us not therefore think highly of ourselves, even if we see ourselves greatly distinguished for our virtues: rather let us offer up the praises of our thanksgivings to Christ Who redeems us, and Who also it is that grants us even the desire to be able to act rightly: by Whom and with Whom to God the Father be praise and dominion, with the Holy Spirit, for over and ever, Amen." -St. Cyril of Alexandria

29. "He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street." - Psalm 42:2 (NRSV)

Related: Quiz Your Family's Knowledge With These 300 Bible Trivia Questions (With Answers!)

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30. "Self-denial is saying only: He goes ahead of us; hold fast to him." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

31. “How dangerous a master human emotion is!” - Watchman Nee

32. "[David] The king said to them, 'Take with you the servants of your lord, and have my son Solomon ride on my own mule, and bring him down to Gihon.'" - I Kings 1:33 (NRSV)

33. “Lower your expectations of earth. This isn't Heaven, so don't expect it to be.” - Max Lucado

34. "If you recognise your involvement and prepare to walk with Jesus into the city, to the cross and the tomb, there is a joy and a mystery at the end of the path, because it is inexhaustible divine love that walks with us." - Dr. Rowan Williams (Archbishop of Canterbury)

35. Some things would have been clear to bystanders. In a world with few books but many Scripture readings, the crowds would doubtless have picked up Jesus’s reference to Zechariah’s prophecy about a king riding a donkey. - N.T. Wright ("Palm Sunday As Street Theatre: What Jesus's Performance Meant, And What It Means Today.")

36. "The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates is near." - Isaiah 50:7 (NRSV)

37. One cannot be humble and aware of oneself at the same time. - Madeleine L'Engle (A Circle of Quiet)

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38. "In 586 BC, Ezekiel saw the glory of God leave the temple, leave the holy city, and come down on Bethany at the Mount of Olives. Now, the One whom the Scriptures define as the brightness of the glory of God comes from Bethany, from the Mount of Olives, goes into the Eastern Gate, goes to the Holy City, and goes to the temple." - R.C. Sproul

39. "Christ did not by progress become God—heaven forbid!—but in mercy he became man, as we believe. We do not preach a divinized man, but instead we confess an incarnate God." - Proclus of Constantinople

40. "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King." - Jennette Threlfall (Hymn: "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna")

41. “God, of your goodness, give me yourself; you are enough for me, and anything less that I could ask for would not do you full honor. And if I ask anything that is less, I shall always lack something, but in you alone I have everything.” - Julian of Norwich (Revelations of Divine Love)

42. "His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him." - John 12:16 (NRSV)

43. "By thus riding through the streets in state, Jesus Christ claimed to be a king. That claim had been to a great extent kept in the background until now; but ere he goes to his Father, when his enemies rage has reached its utmost fury, and when his own hour of deepest humiliation has just arrived, he makes an open claim before the eyes of all men to be called and acknowledged a king." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon

44. "When we contemplate the sufferings of Jesus, He grants us, according to the measure of our faith, the grace to practice the virtues He revealed during those sacred hours." - St. Angela Merici

45. "Let us all come together cheerfully; let us all receive him gladly, and hold our feast with all honesty. Instead of our garments, let us strew our hearts before Him, in psalms and hymns, let us raise to him our shouts of thanksgiving; and, without ceasing, let us exclaim, ‘Blessed is he that that cometh in the name of the Lord.’" - Saint Methodius of Olympus

46. "Alleluia, how the people cheer and palm leaves rustle as the king draws near." - John Beavis

47. "Palm Sunday is like a glimpse of Easter. It’s a little bit joyful after being somber during Lent." - Laura Gale

48. "Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’" - Matthew 21:5

49. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17

50. "Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 31:24

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Fans are becoming more and more convinced that Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson may be making his way to the Dancing with the Stars.

Following an epic performance by DTWS duo Derek Hough and Hayley Ebert on Friday night, that featured Olson at a Savannah Bananas game, fans were certain that the exhibition baseball player will be making his way to the ballroom.

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"Is this a soft launch for Jackson on dancing with the stars soon," one commenter speculated.

"OMG…Jackson is about to be on DWTS," said another.

"@jacksonolson_ on DWTS next season," another fan campaigned.

"Does this mean Jackson can be on the next season of DWTS please!" another said.

Olson, for his part, didn't add to any discussion online, but just commented a mirrorball emoji on the post.

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However, another hopeful fan noted that this isn't the first time the athlete has talked about the ballroom competition show before.

"Jackson said on a podcast he would find out if he was on DWTS or not by the end of December. This all but confirms it," they said.

While it's unclear which podcast the fan was referring to, Olson chatted about DWTS on Ali Feller's podcast, 'Ali on the Run,' in December. And although he didn't say as to whether he'd be interested, he didn't say no either.

"That's the thing that I didn't want to talk about," he said. "We'll see what happens with that."

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But when pressed about who he'd like to be partnered with he was ready with an answer.

"I think I would get along with Rylee [Arnold] because I've seen her videos, but I don't really have a specific [preference]," he said. "Whoever they would give me I'd be really cool with."

Olson also prompted speculation around the same time as the podcast, that he'd be competing on the show as he said in a December TikTok video that he'd be interested in participating.

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Leave it to an area rug to completely change the vibe of a room. Serving as a grounding anchor as much as an accent, area rugs pull everything together. They’re an easy path to a quick makeover when you don't want to put in too much effort, but still want to make a visible difference.

In the case of the Mink Home Pesaro Manor Area Rug, you also don't have to spend a fortune to make your vision a reality. Think of this as an instant upgrade. It's beautifully designed with rich colors and an exquisite vintage-inspired floral pattern, and right now it's also an amazing deal at Macy's. While they retail for $295, both a  runner size (measuring 2 feet and 2 inches by 7 feet and 7 inches) and area rug (measuring 3 feet and 3 inches by 4 feet and 11 inches)  are currently on sale for just $66. Macy’s has two larger area rug sizes on sale starting at $146 as well.

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No matter which size you choose, you're getting a bargain with savings of up to 78% off the original price. The rug is available in four shades, including a deep navy with beige trim, ivory with burgundy trim, red with beige trim, and black with beige trim. The warm tones coupled with the bold pattern add a sophisticated touch to any room, whether you're placing a runner in the entry or opting for a larger rug to brighten a bedroom, living room, or dining room.

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It's designed to hold up to heavy foot traffic, making it a practical addition to virtually any part of your home. It's machine-made with about a one-third inch pile, which provides just the right amount of plushness to feel soft and comfortable underfoot. The durable Olefin material is resistant to moisture, so your rug will stay continuously fresh and mildew-free through the years.

Many reviewers were especially impressed with the depth of the hues, with several also noting they loved the vivid patterns. "It really makes a statement and looks very classy," one shopper commented. "The colors are deep and the rug is well made." Another person added that it's "cozy" and "very elegant."

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It's unusual to find a rug of this caliber for such a steep discount. If you've been looking for something to spruce up a room, the Mink Home Pesaro Manor Area Rug makes a great option that won't break the bank. Pick it up while it's reduced at Macy's for a limited time.

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From an Oscar-nominated acting powerhouse to the Warrior Princess herself, March 29 is stacked with star power. Brendan Gleeson, Elle Macpherson, Lucy Lawless and Perry Farrell are all blowing out candles today. See every celebrity and notable figure who was born on March 29.

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Top Celebrity Birthdays on March 29, 20261. Brendon Gleeson Turns 71 Brendan Gleeson attends the 'H Is for Hawk' BFI Patrons' Gala in London.

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With roles in classics like Braveheart and Michael Collins, Irish-born actor Brendan Gleeson has enjoyed an incredible career. He was an Oscar nominee for The Banshees of Inisherin, won an Emmy for playing Winston Churchill in Into the Storm and he's the man who brought Mad-Eye Moody to life in the Harry Potter films.

Fun fact: Before he became an actor, Gleeson spent years working as a teacher.

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2. Elle Macpherson Turns 62 Elle Macpherson attends the ELLE Style Awards 2025 at the Royal Theater in Madrid, Spain.

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Elle Macpherson is the supermodel, actress and businesswoman who earned the nickname "The Body" after appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue a record five times.

Fun fact: Before her modeling career took off, Macpherson was planning to study law at the University of Sydney.

3. Lucy Lawless Turns 58 Lucy Lawless currently stars in My Life is Murder on Acorn TV.

Born on March 29, 1968, in Mount Albert, New Zealand, Lucy Lawless became a global icon as the fierce title character in Xena: Warrior Princess and has continued to command the screen in Battlestar Galactica, Spartacus and Parks and Recreation.

Fun fact: She's also a passionate environmental activist who has worked with Greenpeace—and once boarded an oil drilling ship to protest Arctic drilling.

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4. Perry Farrell Turns 67 Perry Farrell speaks onstage at Lollapalooza Brazil on March 21, 2026.

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The visionary frontman of Jane's Addiction created Lollapalooza, the touring festival that went on to become one of the biggest music festivals in the world.

Fun fact: He founded Lollapalooza in 1991 as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction—and it ended up becoming a cultural institution that's still going strong more than three decades later!

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5. Amy Sedaris Turns 65 Amy Sedaris attends the Humane World For Animals Hosts 2025 To The Rescue! Benefit Gala in New York City.

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Born on March 29, 1961, in Endicott, New York, Amy Sedaris is a comedian, actress and author also known as Jerri Blank on Comedy Central's cult classic Strangers with Candy. She voiced Princess Carolyn on BoJack Horseman and has had supporting roles in films like Elf and School of Rock. She has also written several plays with her brother, David Sedaris.

Fun fact: As a teenager, Sedaris worked at the Winn-Dixie supermarket.

NBA legend Walt Frazier turns 81 today!

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More Celebrities Born on March 29

• Eric Idle, Monty Python legend and Spamalot creator, 83
• John Major, former British Prime Minister, 83
• Walt Frazier, Basketball Hall of Famer, 81
• Bobby Kimball (Toto), singer, 79
• Earl Campbell, Football Hall of Famer, 71
• Christopher Lambert, actor (Highlander), 69
• John Popper (Blues Traveler), musician, 59
• Tess Daly, TV presenter, 57
• Jennifer Capriati, Tennis Hall of Famer, 50
• PJ Morton (Maroon 5), musician, 45
• Marina Sirtis, actress (Star Trek: The Next Generation), 71
• Ed Skrein, actor (Deadpool, Game of Thrones), 43
• Irene (Red Velvet), K-pop singer, 35
• Terence Hill, actor (They Call Me Trinity), 87
• Annabella Sciorra, actress (The Sopranos, Jungle Fever), 66

Historical Birthdays on March 29

• John Tyler (1790), 10th President of the United States
• Cy Young (1867), Baseball Hall of Famer and namesake of the Cy Young Award
• Lou Hoover (1874), First Lady of the United States
• Pearl Bailey (1918), Tony Award-winning actress and singer
• Sam Walton (1918), founder of Walmart and Sam's Club
• Vangelis (1943), Greek composer known for the Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner scores

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Legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham’sspirit is alive and well thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers’ powerhouse drummer Chad Smith. A social media clip of Chad Smith covering Bonham’s drums on Zeppelin’s debut track "Good Times Bad Times" is earning a stamp of approval from Led Zeppelin fans who say “John Bonham would be so proud.”

Chad Smith Covers "Good Times Bad Times"

In a social media video shared by Drumeo, Chad Smith can be seen taking on Bonham’s iconic performance in "Good Times Bad Times," the 1969 Led Zeppelin hit that quickly solidified Bonham as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. Smith is considered one of rock’s most consistent, soulful drummers, often called the heartbeat of the Chili Peppers’ sound. Smith makes light work of Bonham’s innovative technique, leaving fans in awe.

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Chad Smith Takes On Bonham. Chad Smith performs “Good Times Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin—one of John Bonham’s most iconic drum performances from their 1969 debut album. This track showcases Bonham’s legendary bass drum doubles, a driving cowbell groove, and the signature swing feel that defined his style. Watch as Chad brings his own energy to Bonham’s masterpiece while staying true to the power, feel, and precision that made it unforgettable.
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“watch his foot on the triplets, so sick,” commented one drum aficionado. Another fan gushed, “As a huge Led Zep fan I can say you absolutely crushed this.”

“Dude, that was absolute perfection,” shared another. “Chad is freaking insane. Being a Led Zeppelin fan and hearing that song as many times in my life that I have, I could tell you I did not hear one bad note. John Bonham would be very happy with that, no doubt.”

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John Bonham’s Lasting Influence

Often referred to as one of the greatest drummers in rock history, John Bonham’s performance on "Good Times Bad Times" is the stuff rock legends are made of. Known for his speed, power, and innovative technique, Bonham’s performance on "Good Times Bad Times" is celebrated by fans and rock critics alike for its rapid bass drum patterns, which Bonham achieved with a single pedal despite double bass pedals being the norm.

Bonham’s skills on "Good Times Bad Times" are still considered the gold standard of technique 57 years after the song’s release. The opening track on Led Zeppelin’s debut album, Led Zeppelin, "Good Times Bad Times" became a benchmark for the band’s explosive sound, defined by Bonham’s innovations on the song.

Chad Smith’s Legacy in Rock

One of modern rock’s most revered drummers, Chad Smith joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988 and became a key force behind their fusion of rock, funk, and alternative music. Smith is known for his explosive energy, with a groove-heavy playing style that features a strong backbeat. Smith’s cover of "Good Times Bad Times" highlights his respect for rock history while reinforcing his own place as one of modern rock’s greats.

By ambitiously covering the song so associated with John Bonham’s artistry, Smith reinforces both his technical mastery and deep musical appreciation. His cover of "Good Times Bad Times" not only introduces the classic Zeppelin hit to generations of new audiences, but cements his place alongside John Bonham as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time.

Related: '70 Rock Legend Still Sounds 'Smooth As Silk' At Recent Festival Appearance

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Camping season is just around the corner, and for anyone who loves long road trips or backyard barbecues, keeping food and drinks perfectly chilled can make or break the experience. Traditional ice-filled coolers can be a hassle, taking up space and leaving you with soggy sandwiches or melted ice. Luckily, Costco just stocked a portable cooler that promises to change the game for outdoor enthusiasts.

This is not your average cooler. It's a dual-zone fridge and freezer combo designed to handle everything from chilled drinks to frozen meals on extended trips. Whether you're heading out for a weekend in the mountains, a week-long road trip, or just a sunny afternoon barbecue, this cooler offers the versatility to keep your food fresh and beverages cold without the constant need for ice.

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User @costcobuys shares that the real magic of this cooler lies in its dual-zone functionality. Each compartment has independent temperature controls, so you can freeze meat on one side while keeping drinks perfectly chilled on the other. With a capacity of up to 64 cans, plus two wired baskets for easy organization, it's a practical solution for families, campers and anyone who hates juggling multiple coolers.

Because it's powered electrically, the cooler eliminates the need for ice entirely. This means more storage space and consistent temperatures regardless of how hot it gets outside. For car campers, overlanders or anyone venturing far from grocery stores, the precise temperature control ensures your ice cream, frozen meals and raw ingredients stay safe for days.

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Portability is another big win. You can plug the cooler into your car, truck or campsite outlet. It's energy efficient, convenient and compact compared to lugging around multiple coolers. This unit keeps everything at just the right temperature, making it a must-have for car camping, tailgates or outdoor parties.

Commenters online have called it a game changer for long trips, praising its innovative design and versatility. While it comes with a premium price tag, fans of organized, stress-free outdoor meals will find the investment worth it. With this cooler, you can enjoy your adventures without worrying about melting ice, soggy sandwiches or drinks that are too warm to enjoy.

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It’s been 50 years since Boston released their debut single, “More Than a Feeling.” The song was the first track from the legendary band’s self-titled 1976 debut album and has been a classic rock radio anthem ever since.

Released in September 1976, "More Than a Feeling” stood out for its signature guitar riff and layered vocals. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Dec. 25, 1976, remaining on the chart for 19 weeks. In 2025, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the Boston hit as one of the top 100 classic rock songs of all time, noting that the band “burst into the airways” with their lead track “in the fall of America's bicentennial celebration of 1976.”

“With a sound that was unique and yet somehow familiar, Boston were tailor-made for mid '70s FM radio,” the outlet noted, describing the band's debut song as “a rush of sunshine-laced guitars and vocals.”

“More Than a Feeling” firmly established Boston as one of the biggest rock bands of the 1970s.

The song took five years to write

Writing “More Than a Feeling” was no easy feat. According to Rolling Stone, Boston founding songwriter-guitarist Tom Scholz worked on the song for five years in his basement studio. In an essay for Entertainment Weekly, Scholz revealed that the song was not about a specific event but instead something that almost everybody could identify with: “Losing somebody that was important to them, and music taking them back there.”

He also revealed he and bandmate Brad Delp were rejected by record labels many times before he made a last-ditch effort with “More Than a Feeling.”

“I spent six years submitting dozens of recordings to dozens of record companies and I got nothing but rejections,” he shared. “By this point, I was 29 and I decided it was time to get responsible. I was married. We weren't rolling in cash. This was going to be my last demo—and ‘More Than a Feeling’ was the last one that I completed. Epic Records got that song and a couple of weeks later, Brad Delp and I had an offer to become recording artists.”

Scholz once noted that Epic Records executives had previously passed on his music.

“Epic flat-out rejected it and sent me an insulting letter!” Scholz told Maximum Guitar of his early demos, per Music Radar. "Then later, someone went through the proper political channels with Epic and all of a sudden, they were interested. Still, we didn’t get signed until they heard ‘More Than A Feeling.'"

Scholz said he was thankful that fans still love the song decades later.

Delp also talked about the song's longevity. In a 1999 interview posted by Melodic.net, he said, “I’ve had many people come up and say that ‘More Than A Feeling’ was their song when they were in high school or college. It's nice to feel that you’ve touched so many people in some small way."

The song seemingly inspired a future iconic rock riff

Boston went on to inspire future rock bands. Fifteen years  after “More Than a Feeling" was released, Nirvana ushered in the mainstream grunge scene with their song “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”

Some fans thought the guitar riff in the Nirvana song sounded like the famous riff in “More Than a Feeling” in a different key.

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain later noted the similarity, telling Rolling Stone, “It was such a cliched riff. It was so close to a Boston riff or ‘Louie Louie.’ When I came up with the guitar part, Krist [Novoselic] looked at me and said, ‘That is so ridiculous.'”

Nirvana further embraced the Boston connection by playing “More Than a Feeling” to a crowd at the Reading Festival in the UK in 1992.

Scholz didn’t consider Nirvana’s riff to be a ripoff. He told the outlet he took the similarity as “a major compliment even if it was completely accidental.”

“It made me feel good that Nirvana listened to Boston at all and ever wanted to mention it,” Scholz told Classic Rock in 2006.

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We've all been there before: after picking up the perfect book series, you let it alter your brain chemistry forever, allowing it to become your personality for at least six months. But after you're done reading it, it's hard to find something that even comes close. For a lot of Heated Rivalry fans, that probably sounds all too familiar. After devouring that novel—and most likely the rest in the Game Changers series it belongs to (by Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid), you're probably looking for other books like Heated Rivalry to really scratch that itch.

Nothing has hit quite like this series's success. The niche, queer-sports romance books have crossed over into mainstream audiences, even spawning the first season of the hit show by Canadian streaming service, Crave. American audiences were then introduced to Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in late 2025 when HBO Max brought the series to its platform.

Heated Rivalry is the second book in the Game Changers series, which is currently comprised of six novels, two of which are about Shane and Ilya directly. Reid is working on a third book about the fictional couple (and the seventh in the series)—it's coming out in June 2027, which is later than originally expected due to the sudden fame and also Reid's Parkinson's symptoms, which she was diagnosed with in 2023, according to the Associated Press.

The foundational gay hockey romance series, though, has taken the literary world by storm. Perhaps most likely because it intertwines secrecy and love affairs, a tension that says, "We shouldn’t be doing this," according to public librarian Brynn Hurley, who goes by the TikTok handle @brynn.hb.

So, if you need more books likeHeated Rivalry (for fans who just can't get enough of similar genres and character arcs!) that you can go read right now, she shares several with Parade.

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What Is ‘Heated Rivalry’ by Rachel Reid?

First published in 2019, the book Heated Rivalry tells the story of two rival professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. In the series, Hollander is a Canadian player who plays for the fictional team, Montreal Voyageurs, while Rozanov, a Russian athlete, plays for the fictional Boston Bears. 

Both players are huge hockey stars, but harbor a secret: their casual, albeit spicy romance that turns into something big and real. 

The series TV adaptation follows the same plot line, played by Hudson Williams (Hollander) and Connor Storrie (Rozanov), and the rest is history. It eventually turned into a huge cultural phenomenon, showcasing a queer sports story that hasn’t typically been seen before. 

The book’s general story has introduced overdue conversations on LGBTQ+ representation in the sports world, with queer romance becoming a huge sub-genre lately, according to the University of Alberta. 

Hurley agrees with that notion, saying that the book series isn't just about a sports romance.

"From a reader’s advisory perspective, Heated Rivalry isn’t just 'a hockey romance,'" the librarian shares. "It’s really about emotional intensity, secrecy and long-term tension between two people who can’t quite let each other go."

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What Kind of Books Feel Like ‘Heated Rivalry’?

Is this series too niche to replicate? Do similar books have to have a queer romance element, mixed with an athletic storyline?

It might depend on who you ask, but Hurley says "appeal factors" have a lot to do with this. Some of those factors include a "high-intensity, character-driven romance, often rivals-to-lovers or forbidden," she shares.

An "emotional arc that spans time," as well as "some level of secrecy," are also good elements to look out for when choosing a book that feels comparable.

While not needing to be exclusively revolving around an LGBTQ+ storyline, some of those factors are what fans of Heated Rivalry loved most about the books and the TV series. Hurley says these aspects matter when it comes to appeal.

"Queer romances often capture that same tension and stakes, especially around visibility and identity, while sports settings naturally heighten rivalry, pressure and public scrutiny," she explains. "That being said, I’d still recommend non-sports or even non-queer titles if they deliver the same emotional payoff and intensity because I feel like that’s really what readers are chasing."

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7 Books Like ‘Heated Rivalry,’ According to a Librarian

It's so true that some of us would love the chance to read Heated Rivalry for the very first time again. But if you've already read it and are craving something with similar tensions, vibes and storylines, Hurley gives some suggestions for your next big read.

1. 'Him' by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy

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This hockey romance is a sports-related gem of a find for anyone who liked Heated Rivalry. The Him book series tells the story of two former friends who later reconnect in adulthood, when their college teams are about to face each other at a championship. 

“It has strong emotional history and chemistry, making it a good fit for readers who liked the relationship depth in Heated Rivalry," says Hurley. “But it’s less centered on secrecy.”

2. 'Gravity' by Tal Bauer

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This book is a great example of a “hockey romance that explores identity and being openly queer in professional sports,” according to Hurley. 

“It matches the emotional stakes and pressures of a high-profile athletic career, though it’s more about visibility than a hidden relationship,” she shares. 

3. 'The Foxhole Court' by Nora Sakavic

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Another gay male sports-focused tale that is just as character-driven as Heated Rivalry, The Foxhole Court is the first book in the All for the Game series. The premiere story may feel like déjà vu for Heated Rivalry fans, since it focuses on many of the book's similar aspects.

The first three books in the series revolve around Neil Josten, who is the son of a murderer on the run. As part of his fake identity, he signs up with his college team's "Exy" team, a fictional sport that resembles a cross between lacrosse and hockey. Not only does he stay on the team to keep hiding who he really is, but to get closer to the goalkeeper, Andrew Minyard.

“Romance is secondary, but the intense rivalries, loyalty and long-term character arcs will appeal to readers who liked the emotional investment of Heated Rivalry," says Hurley. 

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4. 'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston

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In a book that may just be the royal alternative to Heated Rivalry, this novel centers around the fictional first son of the United States, Alex Claremont-Diaz, and his rival—and romantic interest, eventually—a British monarch, the fictional Prince Henry of England.

While not as spicy as Heated Rivalry, Hurley assures that it contains a relationship that must be kept under wraps from their public and royal subjects.

"The secret relationship and public scrutiny create similar tension, but the tone is lighter and more rom-com-leaning," Hurley states.

5. 'Captive Prince' by C. S. Pacat

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In the first book of the Captive Prince trilogy, a prince named Damen is sent to live in a rival kingdom, where he has to work as a slave and hide his true identity. While navigating the court and other struggles, he must also deal with the growing tension between him and the powerful Prince Laurent as feelings begin to shift between the two.

The book is what Hurley calls a "fantasy enemies-to-lovers story with a slow-burn relationship that develops over a trilogy."

"The dynamic is more political and power-driven, but it shares the long-term tension and complicated emotional evolution," she notes.

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6. 'The Favorites' by Layne Fargo

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Anyone who enjoyed reading the heated, but passionate relationship between Shane and Ilya will find something to read on about in this sports romance pick by Layne Fargo.

"A toxic, obsessive relationship set against a competitive backdrop," Hurley says about this novel. "The rivalry, ambition and emotional volatility make it a great fit for readers who liked the intensity of Shane and Ilya."

7. 'You Should See Me in a Crown' by Leah Johnson

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You Should See Me in a Crown explores themes in Heated Rivalry such as discovering yourself and wanting to be heard.

The book follows a high school student named Liz who is running for prom queen, and hopes to win a college scholarship. While dealing with internet trolls, catty girls and popularity, she starts to fall for the new girl in school.

"It’s much lighter in tone," says Hurley of this YA novel. "But it still explores identity, visibility and being seen, offering a softer connection."

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• Brynn Hurley, public librarian who is known by the handle @brynn.hb on TikTok

There are some TV shows that feel like they'll be around forever — those long-running, decades-spanning favorites like Grey's Anatomy, The Simpsons, Law & Order: SVU, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the like. But for every enduring series, there's another that was gone too soon, canceled after just one season, before it got a chance to spread its wings.

But its one-and-done status doesn't make any of these less-than-worthy watches. If anything, some of the best shows like Freaks and Geeks, Firefly andMy So-Called Life are even more treasured because their brilliance shone twice as bright for half as long. Here are shows that, despite their lack of longevity, still made an impact with only a handful of episodes — just call them TV's best one-hit wonders!

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40 Brilliant One-Season TV Shows That Deserved Better The star-studded cast of Freaks and Geeks includes Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini and James Franco.

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Freaks and Geeks

The impact that Freaks and Geeks had on pop culture is far greater than most shows with only 18 episodes to its name. The Paul Feig-created,Judd Apatow-produced teen comedy kicked off the careers of Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jason Segeland Busy Philipps, among others, all while giving TV fans one of the most hilariously relatable depictions of high school ever.

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Firefly was canceled after only 14 episodes on FOX but is currently being revived as a new animated series with the original cast.

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Firefly

The O.G. Firefly — the Joss Whedon-created space Western that ran on FOX for 14 episodes in 2002 — might have been short-lived but it's remained much-loved by fans over the years, thanks to its strong ensemble (Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk and Morena Baccarin among its stars), witty writing and immersive fantasy world. Happily, the cult classic is coming back as a new animated series with the original cast returning.

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My Lady Jane, starring Edward Bluemel and Emily Bader (above), was canceled on Amazon Prime Video after only one season.

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My Lady Jane

Just as sumptuous and swoon-worthy as Bridgerton, Prime Video's My Lady Jane reimagined the life of Lady Jane Grey as a historical fantasy romance starring Emily Bader as the title character and Edward Bluemel as the lord she's forced to marry while caught up in a sneaky plan to rob her cousin, King Edward VI, of his throne. It only lasted eight episodes on the streamer but earned a stellar 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes in that time, with critics praising: "A romp-antasy for revisionary souls, My Lady Jane has her cake and slays it too."

ABC Family canceled the beloved ballet dramedy Bunheads after one season.

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Bunheads

Amy Sherman-Palladino found great TV success with Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel but when it comes to her equally great ballet-focused titles, much less so: Both Bunheads (the 2012 ABC Family dramedy about a former professional Las Vegas showgirl who teaches dance in a sleepy, coastal California town) and last year's Étoile (a Prime Video series about two world-renowned dance companies who trade their most talented stars to drum up interest in the failing institutions) sadly never made it to a second season.

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Gordita Chronicles tells the childhood story of Latina reporter Cucu Castelli in 1980s Miami.

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Gordita Chronicles

Ending after one 10-episode season, this HBO Max charmer tells the story of Latina reporter Cucu Castelli (Olivia Goncalves), who looks back at her childhood with her immigrant Dominican family in 1980s Miami. "Like its heroine, Gordita Chronicles shows the potential to grow into something special — and also like its heroine, it’s sweet enough to earn our patience while finding its way there," Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter wrote of the sweet and funny series.

Led by Abbi Jacobson (right), A League of Their Own was Hulu's short-lived adaptation of the classic baseball movie of the same name.

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A League of Their Own

Based off the classic 1992 baseball movie of the same name and similarly centered on the formation of a World War II-era women's professional baseball team, Prime Video hit a home run with A League of Their Own, which was co-created by Broad City's Abbi Jacobson (who also stars as wannabe catcher Carson Shaw) and Will Graham. The streamer actually picked up the sporty period piece for a four-episode second season but scrapped those plans in the wake of the WGA strike.

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Madison Reyes (left), with Jadah Marie, stars in Julie and the Phantoms on Netflix. Julie and the Phantoms

Few Netflix shows are quite as fun as Julie and the Phantoms, a musical comedy about a high schooler (Madison Reyes) who accidentally summons the ghosts of three dreamy but deceased musicians from the '90s and forms a supernatural band with the lads. However, we only got to watch Julie and company rock out for nine episodes, as the streamer canceled the series after one season in December 2021.

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Prime Video canceled its science-fiction drama Night Sky after one eight-episode season.

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Night Sky

Starring Sissy Spacek and J. K. Simmons as an elderly couple who discover a hidden chamber in their backyard that leads to another planet, this Prime Video sci-fi drama was a bright star among the streaming galaxy, "a show that is hypnotically strange, moving effortlessly between detective drama, sci-fi horror and elegiac rumination on life," praised Andrew Male of The Times.

Zoë Kravitz starred in Hulu's remake of High Fidelity for one season.

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High Fidelity

Based on one of the best romantic comedies of all time, Hulu's High Fidelity remake traded John Cusack for perpetually cool starlet Zoë Kravitz as record-store owner Rob, who reflects on her failed relationships through song. A "curmudgeonly charming" Kravitz (per Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus, which gave the rom-com an 86% approval rating) is well-matched with pals David H. Holmes and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, a likeable trio of lonely hearts in Brooklyn's Crown Heights.

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Netflix got rid of its Lord of the Flies-esque teen thriller The Society due to COVID-19 delays.

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The Society

A little bit Lord of the Flies, a little bit of Yellowjackets, this 2019 teen thriller centers on a group of high schoolers (led by Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, Sean Berdy, Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Jacques Climon) who returned from a canceled field trip to find their parents, teachers and all other adults gone and a mysterious, confining forest in their wake, forcing the kiddos to form their own society to survive. The series was initially picked up for a season two, which was ultimately thwarted by COVID-19-related delays.

Starring Michael Raymond-James and Donal Logue, FX's Terriers is another great show that got away.

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Terriers

The critically acclaimed, Ted Griffin-created crime comedy stars Donal Logue as Hank Dolworth, an ex-cop who finds an unlikely partner for his unlicensed private-eye business: his BFF Britt Pollack (Michael Raymond-James), who's had his fair share of run-ins with the law. Over 13 episodes, the quirky neo-noir sees the pseudo detectives take on cases that deal with everyone from missing persons to the Mexican cartel.

Sophia Lillis and Wyatt Oleff in the Netflix coming-of-age comedy I Am Not Okay With This.

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I Am Not Okay With This

Netflix is no stranger to telekinetic teens (hi Eleven!), but it found a particularly great one in Sophia Lillis' Syd Novak. Grieving her father while navigating family drama and growing pains, the angsty 17-year-old discovers that those strong teenager emotions are fueling some emerging superpowers. The dark comedy earned positive response from critics but was yet another casualty of the COVID pandemic and was canceled after one season in August 2020.

Kirsten Dunst stars in the Showtime comedy series On Becoming a God in Central Florida. On Becoming a God in Central Florida

Starring an ever-game Kirsten Dunst, this '90s-set Showtime satire revolves around Dunst's Krstal Stubbs, an Orlando water-park employee drowning in debt following her husband's death. She seeks financial revenge by rising up the ranks at Founders American Merchandise, the cult-like pyramid scheme that caused the couple's money problems in the first place. The series was renewed from a second season in September 2019, but Showtime reversed the renewal, citing COVID challenges.

Mamoudou Athie as archivist Dan Turner in the now-defunct Netflix series Archive 81.

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Archive 81

Based on the popular podcast of the same name, this Netflix supernatural-horror series drew plenty of fans when it premiered on the streamer in January 2022: In its first two weeks on the platform, it was watched for more than 128 million hours, according to Netflix. Still, the atmospheric show — which follows an archivist (Mamoudou Athie) who gets pulled into the mystery of a missing grad-school filmmaker (Dina Shihabi) — was axed after just one season in March 2022.

Maddie Phillips and Anjelica Bette Fellini play the titular teens of Netflix's Teenage Bounty Hunters.

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Teenage Bounty Hunters

Maddie Phillips and Anjelica Bette Fellini star as fraternal twin sisters Sterling and Blair Wesley who, after denting their dad's pick-up truck, turn to the unlikely afterschool job of bounty-hunting, partnering with career vet Bowser Jenkins (Kadeem Hardison) to catch bail-bouncing baddies in the middle of their otherwise typical teen-girl lifestyles. Despite being dubbed "brisk and funny, warm and wonderfully oddball" by critics like Entertainment Weekly's Kristen Baldwin, the crime comedy couldn't outrun a Netflix cancellation.

Showtime's I Love That for You was created by and starred SNL alum Vanessa Bayer (right).

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I Love That for You

Created and executive produced by Saturday Night Livegreat Vanessa Bayer and Jeremy Beiler, Showtime comedy I Love That for You sees the actress-comedienne play Joanna Gold, a woman who overcomes childhood leukemia to achieve her dream of becoming an on-air host of a QVC-esque home shopping network. It scored a solid 81% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Times' Andrew Male praising it as a "painful comedy lifted into the realms of genius by a superb central performance from Vanessa Bayer."

Michael Ealy, Karl Urban and Minka Kelly in FOX's sci-fi crime drama Almost Human. Almost Human

Starring Karl Urban as a police detective and Michael Ealy as his android partner, this sci-fi crime drama was almost great, with its fun buddy-cop dynamic and high-quality, world-building effects. (It received an Emmy nod for Outstanding Special and Visual Effects.) Alas, it didn't last more than 13 episodes on FOX.

Hulu canceled Reboot, with Alyah Chanelle Scott (left) and Judy Greer (right), after one season.

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Reboot

Despite a stacked comedic cast (including Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville, Rachel Bloom and Judy Greer) and positive reviews from critics (who appreciated the show's meta self-deprecation), the Hulu series Reboot couldn't secure a second season on the streamer. However, it's still an enjoyable watch, following the dysfunctional cast of an early-2000s sitcom who get a second chance at stardom when the old comedy gets revived for a reboot, all of their lingering personal problems be damned.

Gary Cole and Bradley Whitford in the canceled FOX comedy The Good Guys.

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The Good Guys

Our titular guys are the winning duo of Bradley Whitford (as old-school detective Dan Stark) and Colin Hanks (as by-the-book rookie Jack Bailey), whose unexpected buddy act and unorthodox methods are used to solve minor petty crimes in Texas. Though the FOX cop comedy had plenty of energy and humor, it had a hard time finding an audience during its original summer 2020 run and was canceled by the end of that year.

Miles Heizer in Boots on Netflix, which received criticism from the U.S. government for its depiction of military life.

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Boots

Netflix caught a lot of flak for canceling this coming-of-age comedy — starring Miles Heizer as a closeted teen who enlists in the Marines alongside his best friend in pre-Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell America — after just one season, despite considerable love from fans and wide praise from critics. (The series has a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.) Alas, criticism from the U.S. government, who weren't happy about the series' "woke" portrayal of military service, reportedly played a part in the show getting discharged.

Ben Schnetzer as Yorick Brown in the FX dystopian drama Y the Last Man. Y the Last Man 

It took about half a decade to develop the FX post-apocalyptic drama Y the Last Man — based on the comic series of the same name, about a mysterious cataclysmic event that simultaneously kills every mammal with a Y chromosome, all but Yorick Brown (Ben Schnetzer) and his pet monkey Ampersand–but only a mere month to get canceled by the network. Its short run was made even more disappointing because the show "improves so much over the course of its first six episodes that its potential feels limitless," wrote Judy Berman of TIME.

Eliza Bennett and Taylor Dearden starred in the MTV revenge comedy Sweet/Vicious.

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Sweet/Vicious

We still miss this plucky MTV buddy comedy, which follows polar-opposite college coeds Jules Thomas (Eliza Bennett) and Ophelia Mayer (Taylor Dearden) as they team up as on-campus vigilantes to target sexual assailants at Darlington University. The series was let go due to low ratings, even though it boasts a rare 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The WB's Jack & Bobby was inspired by real-life political brothers John and Robert Kennedy.

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Jack & Bobby

Long before FX's Love Story delved into the Kennedy family, The WB put forward its own fictionalized take on the famous dynasty with Jack & Bobby, an early-aughts drama inspired by real-life political brothers John and Robert Kennedy. The absorbing and surprisingly mature series follows the lives of fifteen-year-old Jack McCallister (Matt Long) and his younger bro Bobby (Logan Lerman) in small-town Missouri — via flashforwards, we know that one of the boys would go on to become the President of the United States.

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The Netflix sci-fi series 1899 was canceled just two months after its November 2022 premiere.

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1899

Centered on a group of European passengers leaving London on a migrant steamship set for New York City, the German sci-fi series 1899 garnered award attention (it earned a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Series) and a passionate fanbase after premiering in November 2022. However, just two months later, Netflix shockingly docked the drama.

Caroline Dhavernas (right) led the cast of Wonderfalls, the fantasy-comedy that lasted only four episodes on FOX.

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Wonderfalls

Lasting just four episodes at FOX before the network dropped it due to low ratings, Wonderfalls still managed to pack in plenty of charm in a short amount of time. The fantasy-comedy focused on 24-year-old Brown University grad Jaye Taylor (Caroline Dhavernas), who has spent her post-college days living in a trailer and working in a dead-end job as a salesclerk at a Niagara Falls gift shop. Those discontented days take a turn, though, when toy animals begin talking to her.

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Maximalist director-producer Baz Luhrmann was behind the lavish 1970s musical drama The Get Down. The Get Down

From Moulin Rouge to Elvis, Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Elvis) brought his brand of over-the-top-spectacle to Netflix with The Get Down, a 1970s-set series chronicling the bird of hip-hop in New York City. The sheer expense of the music-filled project (with 12 episodes costing about $120 million) meant that the series sadly didn't have a long play at the streamer, but it was a groovy watch, nonetheless.

James Badge Dale starred as an intelligence analyst in the AMC conspiracy thriller Rubicon.

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Rubicon

Starring James Badge Dale as American intelligence analyst Will Travers, who uncovers a high-level conspiracy within his own company, this 2010 AMC thriller was initially successful for the network, setting a record as the most watched debut of an AMC original series at that time. But viewership dropped significantly following the premiere of the smart, slow-burn drama, leading the channel to discontinue Rubicon in November 2010.

Netflix's one-season-only Dead Boy Detectives centers on crime-fighting teenage ghosts.

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Dead Boy Detectives

"An addictively entertaining paranormal fantasy with excitement, romance, and young adult angst to spare," per Rotten Tomatoes, this supernatural-horror dramedy follows two teenage ghosts Charles Rowland and Edwin Payne (Jayden Revri and George Rexstrew, respectively), who have decided not to move on to the afterlife and instead hide from Death and solve supernatural crimes on Earth.

Judd Apatow followed up Freaks and Geeks with another beloved cult classic: the college-set comedy Undeclared.

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Undeclared

Following Freaks and Geeks, Judd Apatow found similar cult-classic status if not commercial success with Undeclared, the beloved half-hour comedy that ran on FOX for a single season from September 2001 to March 2002. Featuring Jay Baruchel, Carla Gallo, Charlie Hunnam, Monica Keena, Timm Sharp and Seth Rogen, the sweet college-set series tracks the campus antics of six freshmen at the fictional University of North Eastern California.

Olivia Wilde and Bobby Cannavale in the groovy HBO period drama Vinyl.

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Vinyl

With Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese among its creators, this HBO period drama — about a New York City record executive (Bobby Cannavale) navigating a rapidly changing music scene during the mid-1970s — certainly had a lot of attention on it when it premiered in February 2016. But for all of its "sex, drugs and rock 'n roll" decadence, the series didn't get past the A-side; in June, HBO reversed its second-season pick-up and canceled Vinyl.

The cast of Kitchen Confidential was led by Bradley Cooper in a role inspired by iconic chef Anthony Bourdain.

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Kitchen Confidential

Years before The Bear, there was Kitchen Confidential, a funny and fast-paced FOX sitcom similarly set in the intense world of upscale dining. Inspired by Anthony Bourdain's bestselling book of the same name, the 2005 comedy starsBradley Cooperas Jack Bourdain, a boozing, womanizing culinary genius who has to scrap back from rock bottom and make food-world success out of a dysfunctional staff (John Cho, Nicholas Brendon, John Francis Daley) and demanding restaurant owner (Frank Langella).

Jill Scott plays a Botswana-based investigator in HBO's The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.

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The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

Based on the long-running series of novels by Alexander McCall Smith, the Botswana-based dramedy The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency had a stellar lead performance by actress-singer Jill Scott as the titular detective Mma Ramotswe, who solves local mysteries around the capital city of Gaborone alongside her assistant Mma Grace Makutsi (Tony winner Anika Noni Rose). Lighthearted and witty, the show won a Peabody Award but could not score a second season on HBO.

John Cho and Karen Gillan on the 2014 ABC sitcom Selfie, which was canceled midseason.

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Selfie

Starring John Cho and Karen Gillan, ABC's 2014 sitcom Selfie — about a wannabe social-media influencer who wants to revamp her image after an embarrassing video goes viral — was canceled midseason, which, given the middling early response from critics, wasn't much of a surprise. However, "a funny thing happened on the way to cancellation: Selfie got better," wrote Eric Francisco for Inverse. "Cho and Gillan displayed more comfort in their roles — and their chemistry became electric, then downright hot."

Justin Chien as Charles Sun and Sam Song Li as Bruce Sun in episode one of The Brothers Sun.

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The Brothers Sun

After his crime-boss father is shot, eldest son Charlie Sun (Justin Chien) returns to Los Angeles to protect his younger brother (Sam Song Li) and mother (Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh) from a mystery assassin. Critics praised the show's "terrific cast" and "inspired fight choreography" — it earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming — but The Brothers Sun was still axed after only a single season.

Courtney B. Vance, Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett star in the HBO horror series Lovecraft Country. Lovecraft Country

Given all of the awards love it received (it earned 18 Emmy nominations and won two, and scored Critics Choice wins for lead actress Jurnee Smollett, supporting actor Michael K. Williams and the show itself for Best Horror Series), it was a bit of a surprise that HBO didn't continue on with the historical fantasy drama following its first season. A continuation of Matt Ruff's 2016 novel, the series follows young Black man Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he travels across Jim Crow-era America in search of his missing father.

Grosse Pointe was a memorable teen-soap satire that aired on The WB for just 17 episodes.

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Grosse Pointe

Not to be confused with the recent Grosse Pointe Garden Society (which, funnily enough, was also canceled after only one season), the Darren Starr-created Grosse Pointe was a WB sitcom that sharply satirized — what else? — WB sitcoms. A "sassy, catty riot," per TIME, the show centered on five actors starring in a 90210-esque high school drama, but it didn't last nearly as long as the types of series it was making fun of and was canceled 17 episodes in February 2001.

Michael Clarke Duncan and Geoff Stults buddied up for the FOX procedural The Finder.

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The Finder

Pairing together Geoff Stults and Michael Clarke Duncan as an Iraq War veteran with an uncanny knack for finding the unfindable and his legal-advisory buddy who helps his investigations, this quirky, Florida Keys-set FOX procedural was meant as a spinoff of the very successful crime drama Bones, though it couldn't replicate the longevity of its predecessor, airing only 13 episodes. It would sadly also be one of Duncan's final acting roles, as the performer passed away four months after The Finder's series finale.

Starring Logan Marshall-Green, the Cinemax neo-noir Quarry was let go after one season in spring 2016.

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Quarry

Based on the Max Allan Collins novels, Quarry tells the story of Mac Conway (Logan Marshall-Green) — a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to Memphis in 1972 and, struggling to make ends meet, gets drawn into a dangerous network of crime and corruption — across eight episodes on Cinemax. Despite its intriguing premise and cool 1970s atmosphere, the neo-noir's cancellation was announced in May 2016.

Netflix's Everything Sucks sees drama students and AV club members team up to make a movie.

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Everything Sucks

It did definitely suck when Netflix tanked this delightful teen comedy, set in mid-1990s Oregon and focusing on a group of misfit students (Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Peyton Kennedy and Quinn Liebling among them) at Boring High School who band together to make a movie all while navigating growing pains, adolescent awkwardness and more. The coming-of-age show was positively compared toStranger Things and Degrassi, yet only survived for a single season on the streamer.

A.J. Langer, Wilson Cruz, Devon Gummersall, Claire Danes and Sharon Cherski appeared in the classic teen drama My So-Called Life.

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My So-Called Life

Few series feel as iconically '90s at My So-Called Life, which made a star of then-teenaged lead Claire Danes — who earned a Golden Globe for his portrayal of 15-year-old Angela Chase — and was a lovingly relatable take on the lives of suburban high schoolers (played by Jared Leto, Wilson Cuz, Devon Gummersall and A.J. Langer). The legacy of the series lasted way longer than its original run (it was canceled after its first and only 19-episode season in 1995), with TIME ranking it one of the greatest TV shows of all time in 2014.

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One minute you’re on the highway, moving with purpose. The next, the road opens, the air turns salt-laced, and everything around you feels quieter, wider, almost suspended. Just like that, you’ve arrived on a narrow stretch of land where the Pacific stretches endlessly west and the pace of everything slows to match it.

I’ve always been drawn to dramatic coastlines, and the Long Beach Peninsula didn’t disappoint. Andi Day, Executive Director of the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau, states “The simplicity and magnificence of our beach is what makes a visit here so appealing to many busy families. Families always value the time they make to get back to the beach, where day-to-day stresses fall away as soon as toes touch the sand.”

Long Beach, Washington doesn’t try to impress you. It doesn’t need to. Instead, it draws you in slowly, rewarding the kind of traveler willing to notice the details. Even from a distance, it feels like a reset, less about escape, more about easing into a rhythm you didn’t realize you were missing.

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Walking the Longest Continuous Beach in the U.S.

The Long Beach Peninsula stretches roughly 28 miles along the Pacific, forming one of the longest continuous sand beaches in the country. The beach itself feels less like a destination and more like an atmosphere. Wide, flat, and often misty, it invites wandering. People drive along the sand, but walking is where it reveals itself. You start to notice the small things: razor clam shells half-buried in wet sand, the sound of wind threading through dune grass, the way the horizon disappears into fog.

There’s also something deeply communal about the openness. Families fly kites, a tradition rooted in the region’s steady coastal winds and celebrated each year during the Washington State International Kite Festival. Even on an ordinary afternoon, the sky carries color.

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Forest, Fog, and the Feeling of Being Small (In the Best Way)

Step away from the shoreline and the peninsula changes character entirely. One minute, you’re walking along open sand. The next, you’re on a narrow trail threading through towering pines. At places like Pacific Pines State Park, a sandy path cuts through a quiet grove before spilling back out onto the ocean. It’s a transition that feels almost cinematic.

What stands out most about the peninsula is its layering. To the west, the Pacific stretches outward, restless and gray. To the east, Willapa Bay sits calmer, an enormous estuary shaped by tides and time. The peninsula itself acts as a barrier between the two, creating ecosystems that feel entirely different despite being just miles apart.

Willapa Bay is one of the most productive shellfish regions in the country, supplying a significant share of the nation’s oysters. The bay’s shallow, nutrient-rich waters support both industry and biodiversity, filtering water and sustaining wildlife in ways that are easy to overlook if you’re just passing through.

Further north, protected lands like the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge shelter migratory birds, salmon, and coastal species that rely on this fragile balance.

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A Town That Feels Like a Memory You Haven’t Had Yet

Long Beach itself is small, fewer than 2,000 residents, but it carries an outsized personality. Travel resources describe Long Beach as a small town with “fun festivals and tons of unique attractions,” highlighting its compact size and charm. Long Beach’s development as a seaside vacation spot dates back to the early 1800s and attractions like the historic boardwalk and Marsh’s Free Museum reflect that heritage and local personality.

And then there’s the food. This is where the peninsula quietly surprises visitors. Oysters harvested just miles away. Cranberries grown in nearby bogs. It’s not flashy dining, but local and deeply tied to the landscape.

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♬ Cena Engraçada e Inusitada de 3 Minutos - HarmonicoHCO What Travelers Should Actually Do Here

There are a few experiences in Long Beach that shape the trip in meaningful ways:

• Walk a stretch of the beach at low tide and pay attention to what the ocean leaves behind.
• Bike or stroll part of the Discovery Trail for uninterrupted coastal views.
• Visit Willapa Bay and try oysters as close to their source as possible.
• Wander into Pacific Pines State Park and follow the trail from forest to shoreline.
• Time your visit with the kite festival if you want to see the coastline transformed.
• Explore nearby Cape Disappointment for cliffs, lighthouses, and Lewis and Clark history.
• Drive slowly through small towns like Oysterville where time feels suspended.
• Visit during cranberry harvest season in the fall to see flooded bogs glowing red.

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Why Long Beach Stays With You

Long Beach, Washington leaves a lasting impression because of its unique combination of geography, ecology, and community. The peninsula’s long sandy beach and adjacent forests provide both recreational space and important wildlife habitat, while Willapa Bay supports one of the nation’s most productive oyster-growing regions.

For travelers, the appeal lies in this balance: natural landscapes, working environments, and living history coexist seamlessly, creating an experience that is both engaging and quietly distinctive.

If you’ve ever felt like the word "luxury" has lost its meaning in a sea of overstuffed lobbies and performative gold leaf, you aren't alone. In the heart of New Mexico, across 1.1 million acres of what has been called the “American Serengeti,” a different kind of high-end experience is taking root—one where the true amenity isn't a pillow menu, but the sheer, silent scale of a restored wilderness.

Ted Turner Reserves isn't a traditional hotel collection; it’s a decades-long conservation miracle that just happens to invite you in for the night. Born from Ted Turner’s 1992 vision to "save everything," these four properties—Vermejo, Ladder, Armendaris and Sierra Grande—offer a profound redefinition of travel. As Jade McBride, President of Ted Turner Reserves, puts it, Ted didn’t set out to build a luxury destination—he "set out to restore something that had been lost."

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Stewardship at Scale

Gene Coon / Ted Turner Reserves

For over 30 years, these landscapes were painstakingly brought back to life, rebuilding ecosystems that had been fragmented for generations. The hospitality arm, launched more intentionally in 2019, exists as a gateway to that work. McBride notes that the mission was always about "restoring wildlife, protecting watersheds and rebuilding ecosystems." By opening these gates to guests, the hope is that the land does the heavy lifting of inspiration. "If people can experience a place like this, not just see it but feel it, they don’t leave unchanged," McBride says. "And that’s where conservation actually begins."

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A Landscape of Stillness Dotted gayfeather wildflowers and Castle Rock, Vermejo Park Ranch, New Mexico, USA.

Ted Turner Reserves

Whether you're tracking elk with expert biologists or fly-fishing for the Rio Grande cutthroat trout—a species Turner’s initiatives helped pull back from the brink—the beauty of the Reserves is found in the quiet moments. It’s the kind of place where you might "come across the high alpine Casias Lake while hiking" or find yourself "standing on top of Castle Rock" simply absorbing the vastness. According to McBride, "the most powerful places... are often the ones you discover in the moment." This environment forces a physical shift in the traveler; "your pace naturally slows, and when your pace changes, your perspective does too."

Understated Elegance

Ben Clark / Ted Turner Reserves

When it comes to the design of the guest rooms, lounges and dining spaces, the goal was to create something that "belongs here" rather than competes with the horizon. The design team looked to the past—specifically how Native American and Spanish communities lived on this land—to ensure the experience felt grounded and authentic. You won't find excess for the sake of it. "Everything is intentionally understated so the land remains the focal point," McBride explains. In his view, the future of luxury is "not to add more, but to strip away distraction." It’s a philosophy that prioritizes "connection to the land, to the people you are with, and to yourself" over traditional consumption.

Dining and the "Relationship" Stay

Ben Clark /Ted Turner Reserves

The culinary experience follows suit, pulling from the landscape’s history and materials to restore a true sense of place. But don't expect to "finish" the Reserves in a single weekend. While a week-long stay allows you to finally unplug, the brand views its guests more as long-term partners than temporary visitors. Because wildlife patterns shift and landscapes evolve with the seasons, "the real intention is not just a visit," McBride says, "it is a relationship." It’s an invitation to return year after year to watch the land continue its journey of restoration—and perhaps, in the process, find a bit of that restorative magic in yourself.

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