Parade

The outcome of Mariah Carey’s $20 million lawsuit over alleged defamation in her best-selling memoir “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” has finally come to light. The lawsuit was first filed by Mariah’s brother, Morgan Carey, back in 2021 after he claimed that Mariah portrayed him in a negative light.

In the ruling issued yesterday, reported by both Billboard and Rolling Stone, Justice Leslie A. Stroth of the New York State Supreme Court ruled that Morgan was unable to provide enough evidence to establish that Mariah had acted with malice in writing what she had included in her book.

The report of the ruling said: “Plaintiff has not sufficiently pleaded actual malice on the part of [Mariah]. Plaintiff fails to provide any proof that [Mariah] made such statements with knowledge of their falsity or with reckless disregard of their falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth. While plaintiff alleges that [Mariah] demonstrates ill will towards her brother, such statement is insufficient, and plaintiff has not satisfied the pleading requirement for actual malice.”

Mariah’s lawyer, John Rosenberg, told Rolling Stone in a statement that the singing sensation is “gratified that the court recognized that her memoir addresses significant issues of public interest and dismissed her brother’s defamation claims in their entirety.”

Meanwhile Morgan’s lawyer, Richard Altman, expressed to the outlet that Morgan desires to appeal the outcome. They shared: “We respectfully disagree with today’s decision as being completely inconsistent with prior rulings in the case.”

“The Meaning of Mariah Carey” was released back in 2020 in book and audiobook formats. The audiobook version is narrated by Mariah herself! The book delves into many aspects of the star’s personal life including her childhood growing up on Long Island, her personal and professional struggles, how it felt growing up biracial, and her rise to fame.

There’s a particular morning every year when you step outside, feel the first real chill, pull on the sweater that’s been waiting in the closet and look in the mirror with new eyes. Suddenly the highlights you loved in July feel a little tired, and the urge to change something, anything, hits hard.

Pinterest just put a name to that feeling. In its first-ever Beauty Trend Report, released Oct. 6, the platform says hair is entering its “autumn playlist era,” with a warmer, moodier palette of mocha, espresso, cherry cola, plum and copper. And the search numbers are anything but subtle. Searches for “mocha balayage hair” are up 949%, “soft copper blonde” is up 845% and “cherry cola brunette hair” is up 788%.

What ties these shades together is contrast without chaos. Pinterest says the look mixes darker bases with lighter ribbons of color, adding dimension without going full fire-engine red. In other words, it’s richer and more lived-in than a one-note dye job, and it’s a lot more forgiving when your roots start to grow out.

That may be exactly why it’s catching on. After a summer of sun, salt water and heat styling, many of us want hair that looks glossy, expensive and a little bit cozy. Here’s what each color looks like, what a colorist has shared about the shift and how to ask for the look without leaving the salon with regrets.

Related: Should You Get Balayage or Highlights in 2026? A Pro Hairstylist Weighs In

Mocha is a warm, chocolatey brunette, often painted in with balayage so lighter ribbons melt into a deeper base. Along with “mocha balayage hair,” Pinterest says searches for “chocolate mocha balayage” are up 136% and “espresso mocha balayage” is up 52%, while “lived in brunette hair” is up 121%.

Copper runs from a blonde with a warm, coppery glow to deeper, burnished shades. Alongside “soft copper blonde,” searches for “oxidized copper hair” are up 517%, “rich copper hair dye” is up 454% and “auburn copper hair colour” is up 403%.

Cherry cola is essentially a dark brunette with a red-cherry tint that shows up when the light hits it. Searches for “cherry cola brunette hair” are up 788%, and “plum brunette” is up 51%.

Related: 7 Best Hair Colors After 50 To Brighten and Rejuvenate Your Face, According to a Celebrity Stylist

Copper can feel intimidating if you’ve never gone warm, so a little expert perspective helps. Last fall, celebrity hairstylist and master colorist Michelle Hong, founder of the New York City salon NYC The Team, told Parade that red hair covers a vast range, from light strawberry blonde to deep copper to darker reds. Her advice, shared in Parade‘s story on the red hair trend, still applies to this year’s copper-leaning shades.

Hong said that if you’re starting from blonde, moving to a deeper coppery hue is probably easier than jumping straight to a very deep red. She also offered a reality check on upkeep. Red tones fade faster than most other colors, and she described the commitment as “more of a regimen than a wash-and-go lifestyle.” That’s worth asking about before you book, along with which at-home products your colorist recommends.

When you’re ready to ask, specifics help. Pinterest’s new Beauty Guides feature can take you from inspiration to appointment. Open a hair Pin in Closeup, tap “Get the Guide,” and you’ll get a breakdown of the look, including what to ask for at the salon, similar inspiration and shoppable products. Pinterest says Beauty Guides are currently available to iOS users in the U.S., with broader availability rolling out over the coming weeks.

Or borrow the language people are already searching:

• For mocha: Ask for a chocolate mocha balayage on a brunette base.
• For copper: Ask for a soft copper blonde, or a rich copper if you want more depth.
• For cherry cola: Ask for a cherry cola brunette, a dark base with a red-cherry tint.

Related: Polka Dot Cat-Eye Nails Are Up 1,585% on Pinterest, and They’re the Fall Manicure You Didn’t See Coming

There’s a reason these shades resonate when the days get shorter. They look like the season: coffee shops, orchard fruit, leaves turning at golden hour. They also give you permission to stop chasing perfection. Dimension grows out gracefully, and a gloss can refresh it between visits.

Looking for even more stylish ideas this autumn? This particular color trend pairs perfectly with two other hair trends stylists have been recently raving to Parade about: bob haircuts and “whisper fringe.”

Up Next:

Related: 7 Stunning Auburn Hair Color Ideas, According to Celebrity Stylists

• Pinterest Newsroom: Pinterest Beauty Trend Report 2026 (Oct. 6, 2026)
• Michelle Hong, celebrity hairstylist, master colorist and founder of the New York City salon NYC The Team

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.

There’s something about a striped rug that instantly pulls a room together. It’s a classic look that works with everything from breezy coastal interiors to modern spaces, and this Safavieh find at Walmart shows how a simple pattern can make a big difference. 

Now $45, the Safavieh Montauk Karlene Geometric Striped Cotton Area Rug features an ivory and navy design that feels especially fitting for anyone drawn to coastal decor. The crisp stripes and neutral background (whether you choose it in navy or steel gray) give it a relaxed, Hamptons-inspired look without leaning too heavily into nautical motifs. In other words, you can bring a little beach-house energy into your home without decorating around seashells and anchors.

Courtesy of Walmart

The rug is handwoven in India from 100% cotton, with a flat-weave construction and a low pile height of about a quarter inch. That relatively slim profile gives it a casual, unfussy look that works in a living room, bedroom, dining area, or entryway. Its striped pattern also pairs easily with other prints and textures, whether your space already has linen curtains, woven baskets, natural wood furniture, or colorful throw pillows.

One of the best things about the navy and ivory palettes is their versatility. Pair the rug with white furniture and pale wood accents for a light, coastal-inspired room, or use it to add contrast to darker furniture and warm neutrals. It can also help anchor a small seating area without making the space feel visually crowded.

Related: Rothy’s Classic Slip-on Clogs Are at Their Lowest Price in Months and So ‘Comfy’ for Long, Packed Days

The Montauk collection comes in multiple sizes, including runner options for hallways and larger versions for living spaces. The 2-foot-3-inch by 10-foot runner is currently listed at $45, down from $92, making it more than 50% off. For larger spaces, you can grab the rug in 20 sizes, all the way up to a 9-by-12-foot option.

Shoppers loved the “very attractive texture” and “natural” colors of this rug, with one noting that it’s “super comfortable.”

• Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Slow Cooker, $54 (was $64) at Walmart
• Cshidworld 3-Tier Slim Storage Cart, From $15 (was $27) at Walmart
• Casacomoda L-Shaped Corner Bookshelf, From $80 (was $120) at Walmart

If you’ve been looking for an affordable way to give a room a fresh, coastal-inspired feel, this $45 striped Safavieh rug is a versatile option worth considering — especially while it’s marked down at Walmart.

Don’t miss future deals! Sign up for Parade Picks to receive our commerce team’s curated selection of discounts and sales twice a week.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently eyeing his long-awaited return to Broadway, and this time around, he’s bringing along more than a few familiar faces from his career-defining musical, Hamilton.

According to People magazine, new details have emerged about Miranda’s highly anticipated new musical, Warriors, based on the cult favorite ’70s crime film of the same name.

As per People, the new announcement specifically includes a detailed look at the show’s central cast, which will include Jasmine Cephas Jones, Amber Gray, Sasha Hutchings, Aneesa Folds, Julia Harriman, Gizel Jiménez, Kenita R. Miller, Jaci Calderon, Sasha Allen, Casey Likes and Donald Webber Jr.

(As fans might recall, Hutchings and Cephas Jones both took part in the original production of Hamilton, with Cephas Jones portraying the roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds.)

The new announcement also confirmed that performances for the show will begin taking place at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 9, 2027, with an official opening date set for April 8.

“We’re having the time of our lives making Warriors. It’s a rollercoaster like the Coney Island Cyclone, with all the action of Walter Hill’s classic film,” Miranda and his collaborator Eisa Davis said in a joint statement.

“It’s a New York story to the bone, with music steeped in all the genres that were born and revolutionized here, from hip-hop to salsa to ska and metal and everything in between,” they went. onto say. “It’s an edge-of-your-seat journey from Brooklyn to the Bronx and back again. It’s a dream of a more peaceful city where we all come home alive. This is the sound of something being born.”

True to Miranda and Davis’s word, Warriors is based on Walter Hill’s 1979 crime film The Warriors, which was adapted from Sol Yurick’s novel of the same name. The story will follow the titular gang of New York City hoods as they escape from the crime-ridden Big Apple after they were framed. fora murder they didn’t commit.

Retail titan Walmart announced a groundbreaking corporate expansion on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, introducing a highly anticipated subscription strategy designed to lower annual expenses for price-conscious households looking to save cost.

In an aggressive bid to expand its digital footprint and secure dominant market share, the multinational corporation rolled out a unified premium subscription tier that merges its foundational digital ecosystem with wholesale club features for a flat rate of $120 a year.

This newly unveiled corporate package delivers the comprehensive operational benefits of both Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus under a single annual billing cycle. By consolidating these two prominent platforms, the retail giant is effectively handing consumers a clear financial incentive that saves shoppers nearly $100 annuallycompared to maintaining the individual subscriptions separately.

The move comes as core operational metrics show massive programmatic demand across digital fulfillment channels, with Walmart CEO John Furner recently highlighting a record-breaking 17% surge in membership fee revenue during the company’s prior financial updates.

Beyond substantial direct cost reductions, the unified framework grants subscribers comprehensive commercial advantages designed to optimize everyday household management. Members instantly unlock free doorstep delivery from traditional stores, unlimited access to physical warehouse locations, exclusive member-only baseline pricing, and a valuable 2% accumulation of Sam’s Cash on eligible wholesale transactions. Enhancing the bundle’s lifestyle appeal, the subscription incorporates distinct entertainment and travel components, offering members fuel price reductions alongside choice additions between premium streaming networks like Peacock and Paramount+.

Crucially, the corporate rollout applies universally across existing subscription accounts. Current Sam’s Club Plus members can activate their complementary digital shipping access at zero additional charge, while standard subscribers can bridge the gap for a minimal $22 utility fee. To build workforce loyalty, the corporate structure extends this double-brand access directly to millions of U.S. field associates as a standardized employee benefit.

Lethal Weapon (1987), Iron Man 3 (2013) and The Nice Guys (2016) have a through line, believe it or not: They’re all written by Shane Black. And now, the famed scribe is taking his talents to the small screen with an espionage-centered project seeking A-list talent.

Deadline is now reporting that Jeff Daniels is set to star in Bannerman, AMC‘s upcoming drama series based on the popular spy novels by John R. Maxim. It’s also getting a second window on Netflix.

Black, 64, co-wrote the first episode and will both executive produce and direct the first two episodes.

Per Deadline, the show centers on the eponymous Paul Bannerman, “a lethal covert operative who convinces a group of the world’s most deadly assassins to quit the spy game for a chance to lead normal lives in the suburbs of Connecticut. Old enemies, bad habits, a paranoid government and an unrelenting ex-cop will make retirement their most difficult mission yet.”

Daniels, 71, will play Raymond Lesko, “an infamous NYPD detective, currently working a hotel security gig after being thrown off the force for taking revenge following the murder of his ex-partner, who still haunts him to this day. Lesko is pulled out of retirement when he learns that his daughter — the only person alive he truly cares about — is dating a man who may even be more dangerous than he is,” Deadline also reported on Monday, October 19.

As TV junkies may know, Daniels already has two Emmy Awards to his name:

• Lead Actor in a Drama Series for The Newsroom (HBO)
• Best Supporting Actor for Godless (Netflix)

As spy-TV fans await the release of Bannerman, at least they’ll be able to enjoy watching Daniels soon enough in a recurring role on The Morning Show.

Earlier this year, Apple TV announced that the Newsroom alum is joining the cast for season 5 of its Emmy-winning series. Find out more here.

Prince Harry is opening up about his hopes of repairing his fractured relationship with Prince William, acknowledging that reconciliation may not be something everyone in his family wants.

The Duke of Sussex discussed his estrangement from his older brother in a new interview with GQ, published Tuesday, October 20. In the interview, Harry made it clear that he would welcome an opportunity to move forward.

“Some people don’t want it to work out. I want it to work out,” Harry said. “With everything else that’s going on in the world, the most important thing is to reconcile. That’s the key point.”

Harry also reflected on how family estrangement can resonate with people facing similar struggles in their own lives.

“Again, another massively relatable issue for so many people,” he said, discussing sibling disagreements and broken relationships between children and their parents.

The prince added that these experiences continue to come up in conversations with people he meets, contributing to the public’s fascination with his family circumstances.

Harry also encouraged people to consider letting go of past grievances when trying to repair damaged relationships. He acknowledged that painful experiences can be difficult to move beyond, particularly when they continue to affect everyday life.

“But for me, there’s enough drama in the world and enough drama in people’s lives than to continue with issues with family. It’s not worth it,” he said.

His comments offer a fresh glimpse into his hopes for reconciliation, although they do not establish whether William shares those wishes.

The brothers’ relationship has been strained for years, with Harry’s departure from royal duties in 2020 and his subsequent public accounts of family tensions adding to the divide.

For now, Harry’s latest remarks make his position clear: he wants the relationship to improve, even as the prospect of reconciliation remains uncertain.

Kane Brown‘s Broadway bar just opened earlier this year, and it’s already the focus of some unfortunate headlines.

A lawsuit filed by the Nashville, Tenn. bar’s former owners claims its new owner, The Elia Group, has failed to make more than $2 million in owed payments. Cusaboo Jr. Operating Company and Benjamin L. Shirah sold the venue — then called The Valentine — to Zaid Elia’s Elia Group in 2023.

Per the Nashville Business Journal, the deal included a consultation agreement and an acknowledgement of a $2 million payment. The new owners have not met that obligation.

The Elia Group allegedly fell behind on its payments to the former owners and have not been responsive to follow-up requests to pay. An owed sum of $2.4 million reflects the sale of the venue, late fees, and breach of agreement fees.

Brown does not personally owe any money in the suit, nor is he named in it. The singer’s bar opened in May 2026.

Kane Brown’s on Broadway sits at 312 Broadway in Nashville, on the same strip as Blake Shelton’s Ole Red bar and across from bars tied to Post Malone, Luke Bryan, and Jason Aldean. It’s a hotspot for celebrity bars. The “Homesick” singer’s four-level venue offers several bar counters, a restaurant, dance floor, and rooftop views.

When he opened it, Brown said he wanted his personal bar to “feel a little different from what you usually find on Broadway. It’s the kind of place where you might run into familiar faces and make memories along the way, whether it’s your first time in town or your hundredth night out.”

Brown has a new song out with Shania Twain, called “Boots.” He only has one show on his touring calendar for the remainder of the year, an event called Audacy Stars & Strings, taking place Nov. 12 in Hollywood, Florida.

With just one week to go until the release of the highly anticipated sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses book, author Sarah J. Maas is making a heartfelt request to fans: Please don’t share spoilers.

Maas took to her Instagram Stories to address leaks ahead of the Oct. 27 release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, explaining how disappointing it is to see details from the book circulating before readers have the chance to experience the full story.

“I know how much you love these books and these characters; I know you’ve been waiting for a long time to know what comes next,” Maas wrote. “That love for these stories is exactly why I’m requesting that you please, please don’t share leaks.”

Bloomsbury/Sarah J. Maas

Content purportedly from A Court of Splintered Harmony began circulating on social media last week, although the source of the alleged leaks remains unclear. The upcoming book has also been the subject of previous leaks involving its cover art and portions of its audiobook.

Related: Need to Catch Up on ‘ACOTAR’? This Free 14-Day Workout Challenge Recaps the Books Before the New Release

As alleged spoilers circulated online, fans of the ACOTAR series began speaking out about the leaks, urging others to respect Maas’ work and let readers experience the new book for themselves. Megan Gad, who posts on social media as Megan Gad Reads, posted a YouTube Short about the leaks, saying, “I cannot fathom calling myself a fan of an author and leaking their s–t.”

“I feel so heartbroken for her,” Gad said regarding Maas’ post. “Her moment has been stolen from her every step of the way of this release. I feel so bad for Sarah. This should be one of the most exciting times of her life, OK?”

Another book content creator, Brittany Reads, took to Facebook with a post saying, “We’ve waited years for another ACOTAR book and some of you can’t keep your s–t together for one more week?”

“Can we please let the people who actually enjoy books and storytelling experience the story?” she added. “I was fully prepared to go into hibernation on release day to avoid spoilers. Didn’t realize I needed to go into witness protection a week early. Please, be normal.”

Related: Anne Hathaway Reveals Which ‘ACOTAR’ Character She’d Love to Play—but Says She’s Wrong for the Role

The leaks come as fans prepare to celebrate the book’s release with midnight parties and other ACOTAR-themed events. Target recently launched an extensive collection of exclusive merchandise inspired by the series, while Barnes & Noble is planning midnight release parties at more than 500 stores nationwide.

Sarah J. Maas/Instagram

“Throughout this long process, everyone involved has been dedicated to keeping things from being spoiled, but sometimes things happen, and it is beyond disheartening to see out-of-context moments take away from all of you who have waited so patiently,” Maas wrote.

“All I’m asking for is just a bit more of that patience—until you can get everything in its fullness, the way it’s meant to be read.”

Garth Brooks has raised questions about his retirement plans after telling fans he is uncertain about his touring future.

The 64-year-old country singer addressed the possibility of another tour during his recent return to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he first performed in July 1998.

Brooks returned to the arena for three concerts on October 9, 10 and 11, marking his first performances at the venue in nearly 11 years.

During one of the shows, Brooks acknowledged that he could not guarantee what would happen after his current “Blame It All on My Roots Tour” concludes.

“I’m not sure what the future holds, but I can tell you this,” Brooks said, according to an Instagram post shared by the Delta Center.

He then told the audience that if he decides to tour again, Salt Lake City would be his preferred starting point.

“If we tour again after this, I would be crazy not to make, let’s just say it, the opening city of the next tour in Salt Lake City,” Brooks said.

Although Brooks has not announced his retirement, Taste of Country described his comments as the closest he has come to suggesting that his current tour could be his last.

The retirement speculation comes as Brooks prepares for his final announced concerts of 2026.

According to Taste of Country, the singer announced Seattle performances on November 13 and 14 at Climate Pledge Arena on October 14. on October 14, with tickets are scheduled to go on sale October 23 at 10 a.m. PT through Ticketmaster.

Tickets for both shows will cost $155.50, including fees and taxes. Brooks has chosen to offer the same price for every seat, whether fans attend an in-the-round or end-stage performance.

The current tour revisits the concept of Brooks’ 1996 world tour, which included 344 performances over two years.

When Brooks announced his latest arena tour on July 7, he explained why he wanted to return to smaller venues after performing in stadiums.

“Going back into the arenas is about putting the stadium show in a box,” Brooks said. “The excitement gets multiplied by the intimacy. Every seat is a great seat. This is personal.”

A source recently told Closer Weekly that Brooks has been feeling physically and mentally exhausted while performing on his latest tour.

“He’s given this tour his all and had a fantastic time, but it’s taken a lot out of him and he’s feeling his age big time,” the source said. “He takes his responsibility to his fans very seriously and doesn’t want to be doing this when he’s no longer at his best. He’d much rather go out on top, especially after such a successful run.”

Brooks previously retired from touring in 2001 before eventually returning to the stage.

When Dave Thomas opened his first burger restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov. 15, 1969, he still needed a name. He tried out the names of all five of his children before settling on a nickname her siblings had given his 8-year-old daughter, Melinda Lou: Wendy.

Thomas knew the business. He had worked in restaurants since he was 12 and became a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee, eventually running four failing KFC restaurants in Columbus. A year before Wendy’s opened, he sold his six KFC franchises back to the company for $1.5 million.

The name came with a face. Wendy later recalled that her father came home one day and asked her to pull her hair into pigtails, then took pictures of her and her sister. “Yep, it’s going to be Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers,” he said. Her pigtailed likeness became the Wendy’s logo.

The chain grew quickly. A second Columbus restaurant opened within a year, and Wendy’s says it added a modern-day drive-thru window in 1971. The first franchisee signed on in Indianapolis in 1972, and there were 500 Wendy’s restaurants by 1976. Thomas stepped back in 1982, then returned in 1989 and appeared in more than 800 Wendy’s commercials. In 1996, the company bought the coffee and baked-goods chain Tim Hortons.

Thomas died on Jan. 8, 2002, at 69, of liver cancer at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. By then, there were about 6,000 Wendy’s restaurants worldwide, and Wendy’s and Tim Hortons together had sales of more than $8 billion.

Thomas was adopted as an infant, and he used his fame to champion adoption through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003.

More than half a century after that first Columbus restaurant, Wendy’s has more than 6,000 locations, and the little girl with the pigtails is still the face of the brand.

Michael Douglas has revealed that he was actually rather keen to be axed from the Ant-Man franchise but Marvel wouldn’t allow his character to leave the shows. The actor, who played the role of Hank Pym in all three of the Ant-Man films, as well as made an appearance in Avengers: Endgame, shared the revelation during an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast yesterday.

Chatting all about it to podcast host Josh Horowitz, Michael began by explaining that it’s hard to leave the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He then openly delved into his desire to have left sooner, sharing: “I would have been killed off after the second one, but they wouldn’t let me.”

After beating cancer in 2011 and going on to do all sorts in his career, from comedy to a biopic and more, Michael decided that he wanted to give a green screen movie a go. He shared how he told his agents: “I’d like to do one of these green screen movies to see what they’re like,’ you know? Because it’s amazing. It’s nothing, just a green screen and they show you the pictures of what it’s gonna look like when it’s all finished.”

Though it actually proved to be far more difficult than the star first anticipated, as well as a far cry from the work he was used to producing with Marvel, noting how you “can’t get out of it” once it’s ingrained into your head. He added: ““We did Ant-Man and Paul Rudd was a wonderful actor — a lovely group — but then you can’t get out of it.”

Earlier this month Michael released a tell-all biography titled One Helluva Ride. It delves into all sorts of aspects of the star’s life from addiction and his relationship with his family to brushes with infidelity, non-monogamy and a brief split from his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Quinta Brunson has shared an update on the development of the upcoming Betty Boop film. The star, who is set to feature in the movie, has revealed that the film will be “unlike anything anyone expects”, which sounds like exciting stuff!

The star chatted about it with host Robin Roberts while appearing on a recent episode of Good Morning America. During the conversation, she teased: “I think the story will be unlike anything anyone expects. It’s not just about Betty herself but an era of animation.”

When asked by Robin why she felt compelled to craft a film about Betty Boop, Quinta explained how she felt there was so much potential to approach telling the story of Betty in an in-depth manner. She said: “It was the story about her creation, honestly. It’s just not that simple, and it shines a light on way more than you would ever think in America’s history. So it’s really cool.”

Quinta’s own production company, Fifth Chance Productions, is collaborating with Fleischer Studios on the film – the company that owns the animated character of Betty that Max Fleischer created. At present there is no official release date thrown out for the film as it’s still very much in its developmental stages.

Other work Quinta has been focusing on lately includes ABC’s Abbott Elementary. The actress stars in season six of the program, which follows along with a group of passionate teachers working at an underfunded public school.

Quinta has also been diving into the world of voice acting, recently voicing the character of Dr. Fuzzby in Disney’s Zootopia 2. She’s also provided a voice for The Cat in the Hat, which is set to hit theaters on November 6. Quinta plays the role of an HR director for the Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC – otherwise known as the I.I.I.I.

For travelers who love collecting rewards points on flights and boutique hotels, paying for a cruise has long felt like a missed earning opportunity.

While airlines and hotel chains offer generous 3X to 5X point accelerators on credit card spending, cruise lines rarely boast the same co-branded transfer flexibility or everyday point power. But for travelers eyeing sleek sailings with high-end brands like Virgin Voyages and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a newly refreshed booking program from American Express Travel is putting point acceleration front and center.

Through the newly reintroduced American Express Cruise & Yacht Collection, cardholders booking through Amex Travel now earn 2X Membership Rewards points on every eligible dollar spent across 20 participating cruise and private yacht brands.

On a luxury voyage running anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000, doubling that earning rate generates a massive haul of 10,000 to 30,000 points right back into your travel rewards bank—points that can be transferred directly to leading airline loyalty programs or redeployed for future hotel nights.

Related: I Cruise Every Month—Here Are My Secrets to Scoring Luxury Upgrades

The revamped portfolio reflects a major sea change across the ocean travel industry, leaning heavily into upscale hospitality brands that appeal to travelers who might not usually consider themselves cruisers.

Participating lines include The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which now features three custom superyachts; Orient Express Sailing Yachts; and Aman at Sea, which officially joined the roster ahead of the spring 2027 inaugural season of its ultra-luxury vessel, Amangati. Contemporary, adults-forward operators like Virgin Voyages and Explora Journeys are also featured prominently, trading cavernous cruise ships for boutique hotel-style staterooms and Mediterranean beach club vibes. River cruise lovers will find top-tier sailings through Uniworld and AmaWaterways, while families and couples can choose from popular ocean lines like Princess, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises.

Related: The Golden Rules of Stress-Free Cruising, According to a Lifelong Traveler

On top of the 2X points multiplier, members holding The Platinum Card from American Express or The Centurion Card from American Express unlock substantial on-ship perks for qualifying sailings of five nights or more. Every stateroom booking receives between $100 and $300 in complimentary onboard credit—usable for specialty dining, vintage wine pairings, thermal spa passes, or curated shore excursions—alongside an exclusive stateroom amenity and 24/7 personalized itinerary planning through Amex Travel consultants.

With the refreshed online booking portal officially launching on October 22, the program transforms high-ticket vacation spending into a serious points-earning machine, ensuring your next sailing across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, or the Norwegian fjords funds a healthy portion of your next getaway before you even leave port.

Related: American Express Just Announced Its Biggest Airport Lounge Expansion Yet—Including Its Largest One in the World

As has been said many times over the course of 26 years of Survivor, information is currency. Especially as the hit CBS reality series has taken a turn for the trinkets, knowledge about who has an advantage can sometimes be just as valuable as the advantage itself. And, in some cases, it can cause you to look at people in a brand-new light.

We get a glimpse of that principle in practice in an exclusive sneak peek of this week’s episode of Survivor 51, which you can check out below.

🔥Don’t miss our weekly Survivor newsletter! Sign up to get Mike Bloom’s exclusive interviews with the players and the latest news about the show right to your inbox. 🔥

For fans who may not remember, here’s some quick context on where things stand. Previously on Survivor, when Carter Krull first visited the Toka camp, he didn’t come empty-handed. Rather, he was given information about an advantage that was hidden inside an oar next to the tribe’s fishing boat. Unfortunately, when he left his bag unattended, the Toka members went open season on the hunting aficionado. They didn’t have to rifle much to find out the intel Carter had been given, and their advantage appetites were looking to be sated.

What followed was, true to the Toka tribe, absolute pandemonium. About half a dozen people ran down to the boat instantly, but, perhaps still filled with adrenaline at the news, they weren’t able to find anything. Eventually, the search party narrowed to Brady Booker and Maggie Nestor. The pro wrestler found the farmer down by the beach, trying to hack at the oar with the tribe’s handaxe. When he asked for the axe, Maggie paused in hesitation about letting him possibly get the advantage (and perhaps partially to avoid him giving himself another gnarly hand injury with the tool). Eventually, she acquiesced, handing him the blade.

And Brady quickly went to work. He hacked the paddles to pieces before finally uncovering the treasured piece of paper, which turned out to be an Extra Vote. Maggie immediately regretted her abdication and, taking a shot in the dark, asked if she could have it. And, almost immediately, Brady agreed to do so, with the promise that they’ll vote together from now on. Maggie consented, and he basically threw the paper at her before walking away, leaving fans — and Maggie herself — stunned at how she was able to get her hands on an advantage by simply asking.

All that is to say, Maggie did not live up to her end of the bargain. The next day, she ended up joining an amassing group of outsiders to take a shot at Brady’s alliance, leaving him left out of the vote. Things were tense in the aftermath of Tribal Council, as he tried to talk to her, only for her to push off any conversation to the next day. In private, however, she was clearly miffed by his attitude, calling him a bulldozer and saying, “I didn’t wait 40 years to come out here and let a little 25-year-old teach me how to play.”

Things can change on a dime in Survivor, however. And while both Brady and Maggie ended up staying on Toka, it was a very different configuration. Now, it seems like the two are working together — or at least attempting to do so.

Related: ‘Ghosts’ Season 6 Will Get a Surprising ‘Survivor’ Guest Star for a Milestone Episode

The sneak peek picks up with the two walking through the jungle. They seem to be mulling over their options on the new tribe, as both Kristin Flickinger and Mike Pinsky have people immediately gunning for them. Maggie frets about picking who she wants to target, while Brady simply replies, “Stay Toka strong.”

In confessional, however, he has plenty more to say about her.

“The way I’ve kind of felt about Maggie from the jump is she’s so unpredictable,” he says. “She’s so flippy, floppy, wishy-washy. ‘Oh, I can do this,’ or ‘Oh, maybe I shouldn’t,’ or ‘Oh, I have to pee,’ or ‘Oh, maybe I have to poop too.’ She don’t know what the hell’s going on!”

“Dude, she’s flipping every time she has a thought,” he continues. “And it’s scary, and it’s annoying. And I love her, and she’s a sweetheart. But God dang it! Stop it! You’re driving me crazy. I mean, I’m a psychopath. But I couldn’t live like that!”

Maggie decides to go with Brady’s idea of sticking with tribal lines for the vote. And then, in an improv tactic that Eric Macksoud would praise, she decides to “yes and” him. “If we stay Toka strong and we get to the merge, dude, I’ve got that Extra Vote,” she says. “I could make a big move.”

And, predictably, Brady is feeling a certain way about “loose cannon” Maggie outright telling him she wants to take a big swing with the advantage they found.

“Maggie’s Extra Vote is a problem, because it’s supposed to be used between us,” he says in confessional. “And realistically, brodie, it was supposed to be mine to dictate. The reason she got it from me was because of how frantic she was. I found the Extra Vote, and she’s going, ‘I’m on the bottom. I’m on the bottom!’ It’s just so unpredictable, brodie I can’t take it.”

For what it’s worth, Brady shows a poker face in the moment to Maggie, affirming, “Since we found that Extra Vote, we’ll work together with it.” But in private, he has a much different sentiment, outright saying, “I think that maybe the Extra Vote isn’t good in Maggie’s hands.”

The question at hand (sans a quarter of a thumb) is how much Brady’s growing distrust in Maggie could affect an upcoming vote. Would he try to convince her to give him the Extra Vote, feeling more secure with it back in his possession? If that doesn’t work, could he get her to waste it, disarming her before she can do anything with it later? Or, could her desire to use the advantage for a big move cause him to make a big move himself, and jump her in the target queue to get her out pronto?

Survivor airs new episodes Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Related: ‘Survivor 51’s Jenna Doore Reveals How the Game Let Her Process Her Divorce: ‘I Was So Immensely Heartbroken’ (Exclusive)

Demi Lovato has shared who she considers to be her first idol in the music industry. The “Cool for the Summer” hit-maker revealed who they were last week while chatting on Street You Grew Up on with Kerry Washington.

The star gushed endlessly about Kelly Clarkson and how watching her competing on and ultimately winning American Idol inspired her greatly. She shared: “When Kelly Clarkson won American Idol and she sang ‘A Moment Like This,’ that was a game-changer for me.”

Demi recalled how she wanted to “be her someday”, and believes she is where she is today thanks to the inspiration that Kelly provided. She even revealed that she would often challenge herself to improve her vocal range by singing Kelly’s song “Since U Been Gone”!

She continued to share: “When I met her for the first time I hugged her three times because I was just like, you don’t know what you mean to me and how you’ve shaped my career. I am who I am as a singer because of you.”

Demi released her latest studio album back in October of last year, titled “It’s Not That Deep”. Off the back of its release she embarked on a tour which wrapped up in May.

Aside from music Demi has delved back into the world of acting this year, reprising her role of Mitchie Torres for a cameo in the endlessly popular Camp Rock franchise on the Disney Channel. She specifically performed the cameo for Camp Rock 3 this past August.

Speaking about revisiting Camp Rock, Demi told PEOPLE at the premiere for the film in Los Angeles: “It was so healing and so nostalgic for me to be a part of this film, and I’m so happy. Seeing this generation take on these roles was so exciting to me. Camp Rock means so much to me. It always has. And now it’s going to mean so much to a whole new group of people, who are so talented and deserve every bit of success that comes their way.”

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.

Reversible bedding is an easy way to refresh your bedroom without buying an entirely new set. With two designs in one, you can switch between a soft, understated look and a brighter floral pattern whenever you feel like changing things up. If you love romantic prints and cozy colors, the 3-Piece Painted Rose Reversible Microfiber Comforter Set is a charming option.

Right now, the set is on sale for 73% off at Macy’s, dropping from $80 to just $22. That’s a savings of nearly $60 on a coordinated bedding set that gives your bedroom two different looks for the price of one. It comes in twin, full/queen, and king sizes, so you can choose the option that best fits your bed. Keep in mind that the twin size includes the comforter and one sham, while the full/queen and king sizes come with two shams.

Courtesy of Macy's

One side features a muted dusty-rose background with delicate cream-colored flowers. The vintage-inspired design creates a warm look that feels calm and romantic, making it a lovely fit for bedrooms with coquette or shabby-chic decor. Flip the comforter over, and you’ll find a more colorful floral print on an off-white background, with pink, sage green, and blue accents. This side feels brighter and fresher, with a farmhouse, cottagecore, or French-countryside style that makes your bed feel light and inviting.

Beyond its versatile design, the comforter is made from soft microfiber, a smooth polyester fabric that feels cozy against your skin and is easy to care for. Both the outer shell and the filling are 100% polyester, offering lightweight warmth that works throughout the year. The fabric is also designed to resist fading, helping the floral colors stay vibrant with regular use. When it needs freshening up, simply machine wash it according to the care instructions.

Related: Macy’s 8-Piece Wysteria Comforter Set Brightens Up Bedrooms Even on Dreary Fall Days, Now 67% Off

One reviewer dubbed it a “great everyday set,” adding, “The floral rose pattern is beautiful. It’s lightweight but still keeps me comfortable.”Another shopper said they’re “absolutely obsessed” with the set, writing, “It has just the right amount of thickness — it’s fluffy and cozy without feeling heavy, which provides the perfect amount of warmth at night. The fabric and stitching feel very high quality, so I have no doubts about its long-term durability.”

• Leslie 8-Piece Comforter Set, $33 (was $100) at Macy’s
• Danny Plaid Reversible Microfiber 3-Piece Comforter Set, $22 (was $80) at Macy’s
• Florence Reversible 8-Piece Comforter Set, $33 (was $100) at Macy’s

If you’re looking for an affordable way to give your bedroom a romantic refresh, the 3-Piece Painted Rose Reversible Microfiber Comforter Set offers softness, practical care, and two floral styles in one. With Macy’s current 73% discount bringing the price down to $22 from $80, it’s a budget-friendly way to change up your space without spending much.

Don’t miss future deals! Sign up for Parade Picks to receive our commerce team’s curated selection of discounts and sales, twice a week.

For Kylie Kelce and her family, holiday traditions include the recipes and meals from HoneyBaked Ham. The podcast host and mother of four (Wyatt, Finnley, Elliotte, and Bennett) is the new brand ambassador for The Honey Baked Ham Company and their “Traditions That Bring Us Home” campaign for this holiday season. 

In a recent interview with Parade, Kelce tells us about the personal tie that she and her family have to this partnership since HoneyBaked meals are “one of the few consistent traditions that I can name from growing up.” The Cinnamon Baked Apples, she explains, were her late grandmother’s favorite, and she is now able to share them with her children as a connection to her. 

In addition to family meals, Kelce ensures that the sentiment of everybody being welcome at their holiday tables is being passed down to her and Jason Kelce’s daughters. As far as new customs they have created as a family, Kylie shared how they now get their Christmas trees.

🎬SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 

“We go and we cut down our own Christmas tree now, which is really exciting,” she tells us. “We go to a family farm nearby. That’s a really fun new addition that we’ve created as a family.”

While her husband Jason has retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, Kylie guarantees that “football will be on the TV” on Thanksgiving. Aside from the on-screen entertainment, she ensures that everyone in the family has some sort of role to play on the holiday. 

“Definitely everyone’s pitching in. I always give the example of, my dad would be in the living room watching football games and we would take the bread to him, and he would have to rip it up for the stuffing,” she said. 

And as for advice on hosting for the holidays? “Don’t take it too seriously,” Kylie suggests. “I think we kind of lose sight of the fact that – and maybe it’s just that I’m fortunate enough to have grown up in a house like this – but we kind of lose sight of the fact that the holidays are supposed to be about surrounding yourself with your loved ones. And your loved ones don’t expect you to stress yourself out.”

That leads into her second tip. “My other tip is if someone does it better, let them do it. That goes for if someone makes a really good, I don’t know, mashed potato, let them do the mashed potatoes. Let them bring it and enjoy it. But not me. Letting other people do it usually just involves making sure that I’m not doing things I don’t need to do.”

Related: Kylie Kelce Talks About Protecting Her Kids’ Privacy Now That ‘Things Have Changed’

“The honey baked ham speaks for itself. That is the easiest crowd pleaser. And across the board, everybody loves it. And then when it comes to sides, I know I can’t make a baked cinnamon apple as well as HoneyBaked does, so I always pick those up. I have gotten mixed reviews in the past on my homemade mac and cheese, so when my kids deny everything else on the table, at the very least I will have the HoneyBaked Ham Mac and Cheese from the freezer. Pop that out and have a backup plan. But I think it’s so important to not stress about it and don’t think that it has to be like this perfectly-curated-something, that it really can just be about enjoying your time with your loved ones, sharing a delicious meal, and not letting the pressure get the best of you.”

As fans of Kylie’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, we had to ask about any dream guests she would love to have on the show. She responded with a fun story saying, “When I first started the podcast, I did an interview where I jokingly, but not jokingly, said a dream guest would be Michelle Obama because like, are we kidding? It doesn’t get better than Michelle Obama.”

“And then we did it. I made the joke: I swear I’m still sweating. I’m pretty sure I still have pit stains from that interview in particular. But I really feel just so fortunate, like some of the incredible human beings that I have gotten the chance to speak to and connect with.” In case you missed it, Kylie recently also joined Michelle Obama and her older brother Craig Robinson on an episode of their IMO podcast. 

Other previous guests that Kylie mentions connecting with on her own podcast were A’ja Wilson, Trinity Rodman, and Ilona Maher. “There are these incredible women who are holding their own, speaking up for us, and doing their own thing.”

Kylie did name Pink as her next goal guest, explaining, “She’s from the Philadelphia area, so I feel like we could have a decent amount to talk about.” 

She also teased guests for the near future that she is “very excited” about, telling us that the “season finale is expected to be in person, which I think is always the best interview. I just feel really, really grateful.”

Next, OMG! Kylie Kelce Just Confirmed a Major Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Detail

When Jodie Foster heard Jonathan Demme was going to direct The Silence of the Lambs, her first reaction wasn’t relief. It was dread. “Oh, not Jonathan Demme!” Foster said later. “He won’t want me.” She was right.

Demme was best known for the comedy Married to the Mob, and Foster thought he was wrong for the material. She told him that directly. He felt the same way about her. “I don’t think Jodie Foster would be good in this,” he told producers. She was too California. He didn’t believe her southern accent. He met with her once and still said no. He met with her a second time and said no again.

Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images

Foster had been fighting for this story longer than anyone knew. She’d tried to buy the rights to Thomas Harris’s novel herself before it was even published. She didn’t get them — Gene Hackman did. He was going to direct AND star in it. Then he sat at the 1989 Oscars watching clips of himself in Mississippi Burning — dark, brutal, violent — and decided he didn’t want to go darker. He walked away that spring. Orion gave the project to Demme, and Foster was furious all over again. Now she had to convince a director who’d already said no twice, on a project she’d been trying to get into since before it was a film.

Related: Doris Day’s Son Was Nearly at 10050 Cielo Drive the Night Sharon Tate Was Murdered — His Mother’s Warning Saved His Life

The rest of Hollywood wasn’t rushing in either. Demme’s first choice was Michelle Pfeiffer, who’d starred in Married to the Mob with him. Pfeiffer turned it down — she was troubled by the ending, she said, worried that evil won in the end. Meg Ryan was next. Ryan was, according to Demme, “slightly offended” by the offer.

Sean Connery was approached to play Lecter and called the script “revolting.” Orion wanted Robert Duvall for Lecter. Demme held out for Anthony Hopkins. Then Demme finally caved on Foster — Orion had insisted — and the moment she walked out of their meeting down the hallway, something shifted. “I fell madly in love with her,” he said later.

Hopkins was doing a play called M. Butterfly in London in 1989 when his agent sent him the script. “It’s called The Silence of the Lambs,” his agent said. “Is it a children’s story?” Hopkins asked. He started reading anyway. After 10 pages, he called his agent back. “Is this a real offer? This is the best part I’ve ever read.” Demme flew to London to have dinner with him. Hopkins said yes on the spot.

On set, they moved carefully around each other. Hopkins was terrified to speak to Foster. “I thought — she just won an Oscar,” he said. Foster was avoiding him entirely. “I avoided him,” she confirmed later. Most of their scenes together were shot through glass. Hopkins had made one quiet decision he never mentioned to Demme — every time Lecter spoke to Clarice, he’d look directly into the camera. Not at Foster. Not at a mark on the wall. Straight down the lens. He just did it. Demme saw it on the monitor and said: “Oh my God. That’s it.” He never changed it.

Foster had her own idea she brought to the film. She told Demme it should open with Clarice’s FBI training run through the woods — not the conventional introduction that had been planned. That shot’s now one of the most recognizable opening images in thriller history. The director who didn’t want her in the role used her idea as the first thing audiences see.

The Silence of the Lambs opened on Valentine’s Day 1991 and made $272 million on a $19 million budget. At the 1992 Oscars, it won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay — only the third film ever to sweep all five, after It Happened One Night in 1934 and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in 1975. Hopkins won Best Actor for 16 minutes of screen time — the second-fewest of any Best Actor winner in Academy Awards history. Demme named his production company Strong Heart Productions after Foster’s sense of character.

And the most quoted line from the film — “Hello, Clarice” — was never in it. Hannibal Lecter never said it.

🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 

Planning a major trip when you finally have the freedom to explore the world on your own schedule comes down to one essential question: which journeys will truly leave an imprint? Active travelers today want hands-on discovery, rich local storytelling, and landscapes that take your breath away. That adventurous spirit drives National Geographic’s 15th annual Best of the World list, highlighting 25 remarkable travel experiences for 2027 selected by its global team of Explorers, photographers, and editors.

“For us, the thrill of building this list has always been about more than where to go. It’s about the places, people, and experiences that reveal something true about our world right now,” Nathan Lump, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic, tells Parade. “Our global community of National Geographic writers, photographers, Explorers, and others has remarkable insight, and even after 15 years of tapping their enthusiasm to compile these destinations, they still surprise us. That spirit of discovery is what we hope to pass on. Sometimes that’s sparked by walking among the ruins of an ancient citadel in Peru’s cloud forests, and sometimes it’s just about seeing a familiar city in a whole new light.”

The collection focuses on destinations where rare celestial events, conservation milestones, and historic anniversaries create a compelling reason to visit now. In Luxor, Egypt, a total solar eclipse will plunge the ancient temples along the Nile into over six minutes of daytime twilight. In France, Normandy will mark a massive millennium celebration commemorating 1,000 years since the birth of William the Conqueror. At the very tip of South America, Chile’s newly established Cape Froward National Park opens up wild, windswept coastal fjords for intrepid explorers. In Africa, Malawi earns a spotlight for its uncrowded, restored wildlife reserves. Meanwhile, readers cast their votes closer to home, naming Southern California’s rugged Santa Catalina Island as the official Readers’ Choice winner.

The list also uncovers surprising adventures in places travelers might have overlooked. “Madison, Wisconsin, might surprise people who haven’t thought of it as a vacation destination,” Lump explains. “You have two beautiful lakes, more than 200 miles of hiking trails and bikeways, and a terrific food scene, including one of the country’s liveliest and most eclectic farmers’ markets. It’s an easy place to build a getaway around being outdoors and eating well.”

Cultural connection runs just as deep in Mexico’s Maya Ka’an region, located just south of the busy resort corridor of the Riviera Maya. “Travelers may know the nearby resorts, but here they can explore lagoons with local guides, learn traditional embroidery, or join Maya farmers to learn about the foods they grow,” Lump notes. “Those community-led experiences offer a different perspective on a region people might think they already know.”

Related: We Asked 6 Travel Advisors Which “Bucket List” Destination They’d Skip—One Place Kept Coming Up

National Geographic

For travelers ready to tackle an immersive trek, Lump points to Armenia’s evolving Transcaucasian Trail, where newly marked routes and trailside camps connect alpine valleys and rural villages beneath centuries-old stone monasteries. “The route has been in development for years but has really turned a corner lately, with improved trails and signage and new camps making it easier to explore,” Lump shares. “Even if you only tackle a section, you’ll want time to appreciate your encounters with locals and other hikers along the way.”

In Niigata, Japan, an expansive outdoor art triennale stages creative installations across villages, mountain tunnels, and terraced rice paddies. “Add the region’s sake breweries and centuries-old fermentation traditions, and you have a trip where the art, food, and landscape are all connected,” Lump adds. “Those are experiences you don’t want to rush.”

Related: The Surprising European Cruise All Wine Lovers Should Go On at Least Once in Their Lives

Historic milestones provide another rich anchor closer to home. Baltimore, Maryland, marks the 2027 bicentennial of commercial American railroading with a $38 million modernization of the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (formerly the B&O Railroad Museum). “You don’t have to be a train enthusiast to appreciate that story, and the anniversary is a great jumping-off point for exploring the city,” says Lump. “You can pair the museum with crab cakes at Lexington Market or a paddle along the Baltimore Blueway’s kayaking trails. That’s what we love about these milestones: They give you a timely reason to go, then open the door to everything else a destination offers.”

Lump’s personal bucket list is set on the high cloud forests of northern Peru. “Kuélap, in northern Peru, is high on my personal list. The Chachapoya people built this remarkable citadel in the cloud forests around 500 C.E., long before the rise of the Inca Empire,” Lump says. “New exhibits and trails there are offering fresh ways to explore, including a route to previously inaccessible ruins where visitors can watch archaeologists at work. That combination of a spectacular setting and discoveries that are still unfolding is enormously appealing to me. It’s a place I’d love to make time for.”

From remote ancient citadels to active Midwestern lake towns, 2027 is shaping up to reward travelers who venture out with genuine curiosity.

To explore the full list of destinations, visit National Geographic’s Best of the World.

Related: We Asked Travel Experts for the Best 2027 Cruises for Travelers Over 60—These 7 Made the Cut