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For three seasons, Reece Weaver became a fan-favorite on Netflix’s America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Now, after officially retiring from the squad, she's already dreaming about what comes next.

Speaking with E! News in an article shared Friday, June 26, Weaver revealed that while she's still figuring out her next chapter, one lifelong dream continues to top her list.

"That's always been my dream," she said of performing on Broadway. "I went to a performing arts middle school and high school, so I was the bun head. I was being classically trained in all sorts of genres, all styles, and just fell in love with wanting to perform on a stage."

Although dance eventually led her to the University of Alabama and, ultimately, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Weaver said she's ready to return to where it all began. "I want to go back to my roots and my upbringing in dance," she explained, adding, "I think that involves taking the next step of wanting to be on Broadway. We'll see!"

She admitted Chicago would be at the top of her wish list, though she'd happily take any role.

What else is Reece Weaver up to?

Broadway isn't the only opportunity Weaver has her eye on. She also admitted to E! she'd jump at the chance to compete on Dancing With the Stars, calling it "probably my favorite show" and saying she grew up watching it with her mom.

Weaver also revealed she's currently writing a book centered on mentorship and encouraging young women to pursue their dreams. "I just want to encourage people to be bold enough to take that leap," she said. "It's scary because I'm currently in that right now, but there's so much more outside for everyone."

Why did Reece Weaver leave the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders?

Weaver's decision to retire at the end of season 3 surprised many fans of America's Sweethearts. After suffering a sprained ankle, which resulted in her having to sit out the rest of the season, Weaver decided that her time with the squad was up, explaining to DCC Director Kelli Finglass and Head Choreographer Judy Trammell that she felt fulfilled.

Speaking with Netflix's Tudum, Weaver revealed she'd been considering the decision for quite some time. "I’d actually been wrestling with this decision since the start of my third year. My cup was just filled to the absolute brim,” she said.

She then told People that she wouldn’t necessarily turn down another show or filming opportunity in the future, but wanted her fans to know that she’s more than just a cheerleader. “I hope that people know that I'm way more than just a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and that my identity is not found in my career or even my dreams," she said.

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It’s so painful, you gotta laugh. The new Jackass movie—the fifth film to spin off the gonzo prank series that started two decades ago on MTV, later becoming a pop-culture franchise—is a final-bow salvo of slaps, slams and other shocks that fans of the show have come to expect.

It is—supposedly—the parting shot from creator Johnny Knoxville and his cast of Jackass collaborators, mixing new material with stunts that never aired in previous movies or on TV. And ending with a giant grocery cart, filled with the cast, rolling slo-mo through explosions, pelted by debris, and ultimately plunging over a cliff to the tune of Frank Sinatra singing “My Way.”

It’s a ballsy move to open the same weekend as Toy Story 5, but Jackass has always been ballsy—in more ways than one. Like the bit when Knoxville, in a clip from his 2013 movie Bad Grandpa, airs out his alarmingly distended "old man" parts in a male strip club. And speaking of toys, there’s a bit from 2011 with a little toy car that becomes, ahem, lodged in the colon of Ryan Dunn, one of the show’s original collaborators.

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Jackass has always courted discomfort, built on a foundation of dangerous, pointless and sometimes unhinged—and frequently scatological—setups meant to surprise, shock and awe. Like strapping Steve-O into an overly “full” porta potty and sloshing it up and down on bungee cords suspended between two massive cranes, or a group of Jackasses bottoms-upping mega-doses of laxative, then playing a game of Twister. In another moment, we watch Sean “Poopies” McInerney trying to walk on a balance beam with a shock collar attached to his, well—it's inside his underwear.

Oh, and there’s a four-foot-tall robot, giving a rectal exam.

The barrage of self-inflicted abuses includes an early staged clip that caused MTV to temporarily cancel the show, as Knoxville, dressed in escaped-convict orange, goes into a hardware store and begs for help to saw through his handcuffs. It ends up with a confrontation by Los Angeles police.

RELATED: Johnny Knoxville Discusses Health Concerns

There’s something perversely entertaining in watching other people willing to abuse themselves strictly for entertainment—especially when they look like they’re having such a great time doing it. Part of the appeal is being “in on the joke,” unlike a lot of the onlookers while they’re filming—like the customers at a L.A. food stand who watch as “guest star” Brad Pitt is whisked into a black van, apparently kidnapped. Cut to the inside of the vehicle, with Pitt and the Jackass crew laughing hysterically at the disruption they’ve just caused.

Knoxville and his cohorts (including co-creator, and longtime director Jeff Tremaine) know that their creative anarchy fills a certain niche and a need, lodged deep in our primate brains. Like Maximus (Russell Crowe) taunting the cheering arena crowd in another movie, Gladiator: “Are you not entertained?

Related: Steve-O says Jackass is Really Over

Jackass: Best & Last opens with Knoxville, in a 1998 bit that never aired, shooting himself in the chest point-blank with a handgun and padded only with a T-shirt and a Kevlar vest. A warning comes onscreen: “Do not attempt this. It’s extra stupid and could kill you.”

Knoxville survived that early brush with danger, and death, and stunts of jaw-dropping stupidity became the show’s calling card. And Jackass became a kind of institution, a daring dose of unruly chaos to spice up the pedestrian mundanity of modern life, a vicarious way to live outside the prim and proper, watching others do what we’d never dare.

“The worse an experience is,” says Steve-O watching Knoxville get flipped into the air and knocked unconscious by a bull, “the better it looks onscreen.”

Laughter may be good for the soul, but Jackass: Best & Last gives us a final reminder that it can be hell on a body. Especially when toy cars, bulls and porta potties are involved.

FINAL THOUGHTS: A dose of unruly stupidity to spice up everyday life

Rating: R

When: In theaters Friday, June 26

Streaming: Expected to arrive on streaming services in 45 to 60 days.

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One of the most popular books of the year so far is a psychological thriller that readers are simply loving. The book, My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, is a huge hit, taking the third spot on Goodreads' list of the most-read 2026 releases.

The novel tells the story of an artist named Eden Fox as she adjusts to a new life in a small village living with her husband in a charming old house called Spyglass. One morning, she leaves the house to go on a run, and when she returns home, she's shocked to discover that her key no longer unlocks the front door.

To make the situation even stranger, a woman who looks quite a bit like her appears inside, claiming to be her husband's wife, and he says the same thing. The predicament throws Fox's entire existence and sense of self into question, right before her landmark first art exhibition is set to start.

As you might expect, this premise quickly hooks readers in, and the book has earned rave reviews from critics and regular audiences. One reviewer gave the novel four stars, writing, "The suspense was incredible and the chapters moved so fast."

Another praised the unexpected story, saying, "Just when I thought I had it sussed out, another plot twist would leave me with my mouth hanging open… Because I read a LOT of thrillers, this does not happen often."

The book currently has a 4.01 out of 5 rating on Goodreads, which is extra impressive considering there are over 348,000 ratings. My Husband's Wife is now both a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller.

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After achieving the former accomplishment, Feeney thanked her readers on Instagram. She wrote, "It means everything to me that you loved this book as much as I hoped you might. I cried when I got the news (the happiest of tears). I’m crying again writing this post, and my dark heart is filled to overflowing with love and gratitude."

A few other books by Feeney are His & Hers, Sometimes I Lie, and Daisy Darker.

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The Bionic Woman star Lindsay Wagner just celebrated her 77th birthday, but she's barely changed in the 50 years since the show hit the airwaves.

The stunning actress starred on Bionic, a spin-off of the popular science fiction TV series The Six Million Dollar Man, which starred Lee Majors. The seriesfollowed Wagner as Jaime Summers, a woman who suffers a tragic skydiving accident and is put back together with bionic limbs that now give her powers to tackle a double life doing secret government missions. 50 years later, Wagner just celebrated her 77th birthday earlier this week, and took to Instagram on Friday to express her gratitude to fans.

Wagner Hasn't Changed Much in 50 Years

In a recent video posted to her Instagram page, Wagner appears to have barely changed in the 50 years since the show premiered as its own series on January 14, 1976. Still sporting her iconic blonde hair, the stunner looks happy and healthy as she spoke about the influence of the show on modern culture.

“Today is the day — Happy 50th Anniversary to The Bionic Woman!” Wagner captioned the video. “Here is a heartfelt message from Lindsay (and a surprise guest!) to celebrate the moment.”

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Wagner Thanked the Fans

In the video, which featured a surprise appearance from series creator Kenneth Johnson, Wagner took a moment to honor the fans of the iconic series for keeping its memory alive after five decades.

“Without your support for all these years, we wouldn’t be here,” Wagner noted.

In previous interviews, Wagner has spoken about the importance of how relatable her legendary character was and the influence that it had on the viewers.

Here’s a short scene from the show, where she opens a safe with her bare hands.

“I think the attempt that we made to make her so real and so human and so relatable — and the sensitivity of the character was relatable to kids in general because they haven’t become hardened yet, and boys, especially perhaps, hadn’t become the ‘hardened self’ that’s ‘expected’ in a male in our society, in that generation,” she told AMC, Parade previously reported.

“I think people forget that this new balance of masculine and feminine in our society — women being allowed to be strong and men being allowed to be sensitive and still strong — is a very new thing.” She continued by noting that “people 30 and younger don’t get that it was literally just decades ago when that wasn’t so.”

Her-Post Bionic Woman Career

After the series concluded in 1978, Wagner went on to several other roles, tackling several miniseries and TV movies. But she earned significant acclaim in recent years as Dr. Alex Karev’s mother on the long-running ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. Her role introduced her to an entirely new population of TV viewers who were likely unfamiliar with her past life as a pop culture icon.

Related: ‘Bionic Woman’ Star Lindsay Wagner, 76, Reunites With ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ Lee Majors, 86

Rock legend Gene Simmons is opening up about aging and what he calls the “finish line” of life. In a candid new interview, the 76-year-old reflected on how he approaches each day, saying he believes people lose something important when they begin to slow down as they get older.

"Use it or lose it," the rocker said on the June 25 episode of Bill O'Reilly's We'll Do It Live!podcast. "Get up every day and pump that heart. A lot of people, a lot of seniors just give up, it's over. But I think they're missing the point."

"Don't you speed up instead of slowing down? If I see the finish line, I've only got two, three, a year left. You know, you speed, what are you going to do, sit on your thumb and wait to die?" he asked. He went on to share what he thinks will become of the people who choose to spend their final years this way.

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"They won't be able to sleep at night. They'll get heart troubles," he said. "The best thing to do is keep pumping that heart, kiss a pretty girl, eat a good meal, sleep a good night's sleep, and get up at the crack of dawn the next day and just keep moving."

Simmons' comments come just eight months after a car accident left him hospitalized. At the time of the crash, Simmons told authorities that he’d fainted before colliding with a parked vehicle, according to E! News. He was hospitalized briefly before being sent home to rest.

For Simmons, the idea of the “finish line” isn’t about stopping—it’s about how you choose to run the race. For the KISS member, slowing down isn’t an option—no matter how old you are, or how close the "finish line" might seem.

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There’s nothing that screams summer-ready more than the coastal aesthetic. Beach-inspired with ocean hues, pieces that capture this aesthetic bring a breezy and relaxed feel to everyday life. If you want to feel like you’re dining at a beachside resort every day without having to set foot outside your house, check out this Serax Glass Fish Carafe at Amazon. 

With a nearly-perfect five-star rating, this fish carafe is currently on sale during the last day of Amazon’s Prime Day event. Normally retailing for $56, it’s now marked down to $39 in four colors. This deal is only available for Prime members, but you can start a free 30-day trial right now if you’re not a member yet! 

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Featuring a stunning fish design, this carafe oozes with coastal charm. It’s a blend of elegance and whimsy, with a fish-shaped silhouette that captures a playful yet chic aesthetic. You can choose from four gorgeous colors, including green, blue, light blue, and clear. These colors complement each other, so you can grab them all if you want to create a cohesive set! 

This carafe is incredibly detailed, boasting etched scales and eyes that add texture, giving it depth and dimension. It has a sleek and polished finish, giving it some shine. Whether you’re enjoying lunch indoors or hosting an al fresco dinner, this carafe will set the tone and aesthetic, transforming your space into a beachside cafe or a European bistro. In fact, multiple reviewers said that they purchased this carafe because they saw a similar one on their French vacation and loved it so much! 

“I love using the carafe for water at home to remind me of my time in France,” one shopper raved. A second reviewer described it as “beautiful, unique, and sturdy.”

While aesthetically pleasing, this carafe is also functional, acting as a vessel for any beverage. Made of pressed glass, this carafe is food-safe. You can use it for water, fresh juice, tea, and even wine. This piece is also dishwasher-safe, making the clean-up process easy. Reviewers noted that the glass is thick and feels sturdy and durable.

Measuring about 4.2 inches long and 11.4 inches tall, this carafe can hold around 29 ounces of liquid. It’s slim enough to fit comfortably in your hands, allowing you to pour out drinks with ease, reducing the chance of dribbles and spills. This carafe has a wide base, ensuring stability and preventing it from easily tipping over. It’s an easy and stylish way to pass drinks around the table during large gatherings, and the transparent glass lets you see how much liquid is left inside. 

You can also use this carafe as a bedside pitcher so you can grab a sip of water in the middle of the night without having to trek to the kitchen. Shoppers also mentioned that it works really well as a vase, a jar, and simply as an accent piece.

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Turn your everyday meals into a luxurious beachy dining experience with the Serax Glass Fish Carafe. Grab it at Amazon while it’s still on sale for $39 during the last few hours of its Prime Day event, and be sure to sign up for your free 30-day Prime member trial if you don’t have a membership!

Prolific novel writer Jodi Picoult is taking her show on the road, with a planned 25 appearances across 21 states to celebrate her latest novel. The best-selling author, who penned massive hits like My Sister’s Keeper, Small Great Things, and Nineteen Minutes, took to Instagram to share the itinerary for her latest tour.

Related: ‘Breathless’ Novel Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

“I’m going on tour to celebrate my 30th novel, HOLLOW BONES!” the author shared on the social media platform, prompting fans to jump into the comments to share their excitement for the opportunity to see their favorite writer in person, or to lament that they don’t live near a tour stop. 

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“Cries in Colorado,” said one commenter, as another wrote, “Not a single Tx date!” A third posted a teary-eyed emoji alongside a statement that Denver is not on the itinerary before asking, “will there be a streaming option for any of the dates?” 

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Though Picoult will not be able to stop at all of the places mentioned in the comments, the tour has a whopping number of stops across the country in just a few weeks. It starts in Westerly, Rhode Island on September 13 before heading over to Boston, Massachusetts on September 14. Here are the rest of the tour stops:

• New York, New York 9/15
• Manasquan, New Jersey 9/16
• Wayne, Pennsylvania 9/17
• Brooklyn Park, Maryland 9/18
• Carroll County, Maryland 9/19
• Winnetka, Illinois 9/20
• Franklin, Indiana 9/21
• Kansas City, Missouri 9/22
• Des Moines, Iowa 9/23
• Jacksonville, Florida 9/26
• Winston-Salem, North Carolina 9/27
• Nashville, Tennessee 9/28
• Charleston, South Carolina 9/29
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 9/30
• Concord, New Hampshire 10/2
• Traverse City, Michigan 10/6
• Ann Arbor, Michigan 10/7
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin 10/8
• Mesa, Arizona 10/11
• San Diego, California 10/12
• Portland, Oregon 10/13
• Seattle, Washington 10/14
• Bellingham, Washington 10/15
• Salt Lake City, Utah 10/17

Hollow Bones is “a riveting novel about the risks we take to protect the ones we love in a world where crisis is always just around the corner,” according to Picoult’s website. The book synopsis tells the story of a protagonist whose mother died on September 11, 2001, and who subsequently has a “healthy dread of disasters,” devoting her career towards planning for the worst, but whose personal life takes a turn in an unexpected way when her new marriage is flipped upside down. 

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Dollar Tree regulars know certain products have reached almost mythical status. They're the finds everyone talks about, but hardly anyone seems to spot them in the wild. You hear whispers about them from a friend who somehow snagged one months ago, or you watch yet another viral TikTok singing their praises, only to arrive at your local store and find … an empty shelf. At some point, you start to wonder if these products actually exist or if they're just the retail equivalent of Bigfoot.

The funny thing is, these hard-to-find treasures usually aren't flashy or expensive. They're clever, practical little finds that solve an everyday problem so well they develop a cult following. Once word gets out, they disappear almost as quickly as they arrive, leaving shoppers hoping they'll get lucky on their next Dollar Tree run.

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That's exactly the case with Dollar Tree's Clear Rotating Kitchen Turntable. It's an organizational gem, so consistently out of stock that finding one has felt like winning the bargain-hunter's lottery. But if you've been patiently waiting for your chance to grab one, now's the time—it's finally back on shelves, and shoppers are just as excited as you'd expect.

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"I bought 20 of these and will be getting more," says a Dollar Tree shopper in their review. "I use them under houseplants and organizing cabinets. I love them. No more hidden items behind other items in my cabinets. I can see everything and access it so easily."

At 10 inches wide and just 1.7 inches tall, this Lazy Susan is about the size of a standard dinner plate, so don't expect it to take over an entire cabinet shelf. But that's actually part of its appeal. Its compact footprint makes it easy to tuck into kitchen cabinets, pantries, refrigerators or even under the sink without wasting valuable space. It's just the right size for corralling spices, condiments, vitamins or small bottles, making those easy-to-lose items much easier to see and reach with a quick spin.

If you can't find these versatile Lazy Susans (or kitchen turntables ... whichever you want to call it—same, same) at your local store, they are available to order online through Dollar Tree. The only thing is, you'll have to order a case of 24, as it doesn't ship single pieces. So maybe go in on a box with some friends and have some good, clean fun organizing together.

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There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.

Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.

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Who won Jeopardy today?Adam Remsen

Adam Remsen won his 11th consecutive game, earning $50,000 and pushing his 11-day running total to $278,806.

Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?Clay Stallworth

Clay Stallworth is a pediatrician from Augusta, Georgia.

Kristin Warner

Kristin Warner is an attorney from Fairport, New York.

Adam Remsen

Adam Remsen is an attorney and theater producer from Memphis, Tennessee.

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What was Final Jeopardy today?

Final Jeopardy today was in the category "U.S. LANDMARKS"

The clue: "Norwegian Arne Peterssen was the last to pass through this location, which was then officially closed in 1954."

The answer: "What is Ellis Island?"

Remsen ended the DJ round with a runaway lead at $38,000, giving Stallworth and Warner no chance, as they both totaled $8,200 and $9,200, respectively.

Remsen also wagered aggressively with $12,000, getting it correct for a whopping final day total of $50,000. 

While Stallworth and Warner also answered correctly, with wagers of $6,200 and $7,201, there was no chance they’d surpass Remsen’s total, even if he got it wrong, as Stallworth ended in second place at $16,401, while Warner took third, finishing with $14,400.

Remsen will be back on Monday for attempt number 12.

Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!

When is Jeopardy on next?

Jeopardy! will come back on Monday, June 29, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch.

Where is Jeopardy streaming?

Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.

Related: Ken Jennings Reveals If 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' Questions Are Easier

The first six years of the 2020s have produced several significant films. For instance, the publication Colliderrecently spotlighted some of the most acclaimed films that came out within the last six years with a ranking of the "10 most perfect movies released since 2020."

The list, published in February 2026, featured movies like Killers of the Flower Moon from 2023, 2022's The Banshees of Inisherin, and One Battle After Another, released in 2025. According to Collider, the most perfect movie that premiered in the 2020s is 2024's The Brutalist. The publication pointed to the film's compelling, upsetting story and Adrien Brody's haunting portrayal of Holocaust survivor László Tóth as what made the movie a stand-out.

Adrien Brody Discussed His 'Brutalist' Character in a 2025 Interview

Brody, whose portrayal of László earned him his second Oscar, discussed the character in a 2025 interview with Letterboxd. He noted that László's trauma can be seen in his architectural designs.

"What I think is so special about the film is that it parallels or illustrates how your experiences influence your work and the traumas that László is contending with shaped the structure that is an embodiment of himself and his own rebuilding," said the actor during the interview. "And the kind of walled-off areas and cavernous open space is kind of representative of the shell of the man that he is. And yet there is a spiritual heart and core to this space, and it speaks to traumas of what he lived through in surviving a concentration camp. And yet, there's connection and hopes and dreams of connecting to God."

Brody also said he felt that any artist, no matter their choice of medium, can identify with László.

"I think it's just so lovely and really speaks to art and the journey of artists. All of us, filmmakers, painters, photographers, composers, architects, you name it, anybody who's doing anything yearning to leave behind work is living that struggle. And then it also speaks to that immigrant experience," said Brody while speaking to Letterboxd.

Mackenzie Shirilla’s mother is offering new insight into what her daughter’s life has been like behind bars. In a recent interview with Chris Cuomo, Natalie Shirilla shared details of some artwork that her daughter has been working on, which she described as self-portraits filled with symbolic imagery reflecting confusion, grief, and unanswered questions.

"She’s never seen the evidence. She’s never seen the discovery. She’s never seen anything,” Natalie told Cuomo on a recent episode of his Crime Time podcast. “She’s almost trapped in a nightmare that she has. All she knows is that the boyfriend that she loved with her whole, whole heart is gone and Davion is gone and she was the driver in a car accident, and has no memory of it.”

Mackenzie was convicted of killing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, after she was driving a car that crashed into a wall at nearly 100 mph. Mackenzie was sentenced to two 15-year-to-life prison sentences which she is serving concurrently at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, Ohio. To this day, Mackenzie maintains that she doesn't remember what happened when the car crashed. Her case was also the subject of a Netflix documentary, called The Crash, which was released in May 2026.

Related: Mackenzie Shirilla Spoke to Her Mom in a ‘Secret Language’—and What She Allegedly Said Will Blow Your Mind

While behind bars, Mackenzie has been spending some time drawing.

"It’s so sad, and one of these days I’ll share it, but I’m not going to share it now for obvious reasons, but it’s really sad," Natalie said about her daughter’s artwork. "She does self-portraits of herself where she has… like a rose of thorns around her neck or like her mouth is sewn shut and she’s got all these question marks around her head like, 'Why, why, why?'"

"And like, ‘Where’s Dom?’ Like, ‘What happened and [to] Davion?’ It’s like so sad she’s literally trapped in this nightmare, and so she struggles mentally with that part and I feel bad for everybody," Natalie continued.

Mackenzie's legal team has sought to appeal the verdict three times without success. She will be eligible for parole in 2037.

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Summer is good for a lot of things: soaking up the sunshine, making memories and spending time outside, just to name a few. Not to mention, it's the perfect season to hang out with family and friends more than you usually can, or stay out longer on a date (thanks vacation time!). But in between all of these adventures comes the need for a good chuckle or two (or many), because laughing is always in season. And summer jokesfor kids and adults might just be the best of all.

They're full of funny quips and humor, plus they add that little bit of extra sunshine to your day (even if you think you've already had too much of it). Plus, if the warm months are your favorite, they just hit different. The punch lines might tickle you pink like the shade of a juicy summer watermelon.

So, if you're in need of an entertaining list of dad jokes to bring along on your vacations or escapades, keep reading to laugh out loud at the 75 funniest summer jokes that cover camp, swimming, hot weather and more.

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75 Funny Summer Jokes

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1. What did the carp say to his crush?
   Answer: Don’t play koi with me!
2. What does a dolphin say when he’s confused?
   Answer: Can you please be more Pacific?
3. Where does seaweed look for a job?
   Answer: In the kelp-wanted section
4. How do you prevent a summer cold?
   Answer: Catch it in winter
5. What do snowmen do in the summer?
   Answer: Chill out
6. Where do sharks go on vacation?
   Answer: Finland
7. What is the difference between a piano and a fish?
   Answer: You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish.
8. What do you do if you get rejected at the sunscreen company?
   Answer: Reapply
9. Why are there fish at the bottom of the sea?
   Answer: Because they dropped out of school
10. Why do fish swim in saltwater?
    Answer: Because pepper makes them sneeze

Summer Jokes for Kids

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1. How do sheep celebrate the Fourth of July?
   Answer: With a baa-baa-cue
2. Why do fireflies love summer?
   Answer: They like to light up a room
3. Why did the lions move at the end of summer?
   Answer: Because the pride goes before the fall
4. What did Mama Llama say to Baby Llama as they prepared for a picnic?
   Answer: Alpaca lunch
5. What’s black and white and red all over?
   Answer: A zebra with a sunburn
6. What happens to cows that get too much sun?
   Answer: They produce evaporated milk
7. Why did the lifeguard kick the elephants out of the pool?
   Answer: Because they couldn’t keep their trunks up!
8. What do you call a snowman in July?
   Answer: A puddle
9. What holds the sun up in the sky?
   Answer: Sunbeams
10. Why don’t seashells take baths?
    Answer: Because they wash up on the beach
11. During the summer, who keeps the ocean clean?
    Answer: Mermaids
12. Why do trees seem suspicious on sunny days?
    Answer: They're a little shady
13. What did the tree say when summer finally arrived?
    Answer: What a re-leaf
14. Why did the sun go to school?
    Answer: To get a little brighter
15. What kind of tree fits in your hand?
    Answer: A palm tree
16. Why was the beach always confident?
    Answer: Because it shore has great self-esteem
17. What’s the best kind of sandwich for the beach?
    Answer: Peanut butter and jelly-fish
18. What is a thief’s favorite tea?
    Answer: Heist-tea
19. What do you call a cantaloupe in a kiddie pool?
    Answer: A watermelon
20. Why do gymnasts never season their food in winter?
    Answer: Because they only like summer-salts

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Summer Dad Jokes

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1. What do vampires eat at summer cookouts?
   Answer: Corn on the cobwebs.
2. Why do bananas wear sunscreen?
   Answer: Because they peel
3. Why did the worm cross the road? 
   Answer: To get to the cooler side
4. What did the pig say when it was out in the heat?
   Answer: Oh man, I'm bacon
5. Why wouldn’t the firefly share his light?
   Answer: Because he was a little stingy!
6. What do ghosts like to eat at the beach?
   Answer: I-scream! 
7. What’s the coldest letter in the alphabet?
   Answer: Iced-T
8. Why did the girl put extra salt in her snack? 
   Answer: So that she could do summer-salts at the beach
9. What has ears but can’t hear in the summer? 
   Answer: A cornfield
10. Why did the dolphin cross the road? 
    Answer: To get to the other tide
11. What do bees say during a heat wave?
    Answer: Boy, it's swarm!
12. Where do goldfish go on vacation?
    Answer: Around the globe
13. Where do sheep go on vacation?
    Answer: The Baa-hamas
14. Why don’t oysters share their pearls?
    Answer: Because they’re shellfish
15. What do you call a Labrador at the beach in August?
    Answer: A hot dog
16. How does a seagull communicate?
    Answer: Using a shellphone
17. Why did the sun not go to school? 
    Answer: Because it already has like a million degrees
18. What did the ocean say to the beach?
    Answer: It didn’t say anything. Instead, it just waved
19. Who's Irish and stays outside all summer?
    Answer: Patty O'Furniture
20. How do we know if the water is friendly?
    Answer: It will wave

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Summer Jokes for Adults

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1. Why did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall?
   Answer: Well, he had an awful summer, so he deserved it
2. What did the ciabatta do on summer vacation?
   Answer: It loafed around
3. Where do birds go on summer vacation?
   Answer: The Canary Islands
4. Where do ghosts like to go to cool off in the summer heat?
   Answer: Lake Eerie
5. Why did the scientist wear so much sunscreen?
   Answer: Because she was a paleontologist
6. What do you call a barbecue for seniors?
   Answer: A golden grill
7. Why does James Bond love to barbecue?
   Answer: He has a license to grill
8. What’s the worst kind of ice cream?
   Answer: The kind you dropped
9. Why did the robot take a summer holiday?
   Answer: He needed to recharge his batteries
10. Where do eggs go on summer vacation?
    Answer: New Yolk City
11. What’s gray, has four legs and a trunk and is not an elephant?
    Answer: A rat on vacation
12. What did the owner say about their dog's swimsuit?
    Answer: It looks quite fetching
13. What did the sunflower that was excited for summer do?
    Answer: It wet its plants
14. Why did the tree take up a hobby?
    Answer: It wanted to branch out
15. What do you get if you cross a shark with ice?
    Answer: Frostbite
16. Why was the vegetable banned from the cruise ship?
    Answer: It was a leek
17. What is the math student's favorite season?
    Answer: Sum-mer
18. What did the raindrop say to his friends?
    Answer: Two's company, but three's a cloud.
19. How does a thunderstorm catch fish?
    Answer: With a lightning rod
20. How do you know if a pool is safe for diving?
    Answer: It deep ends

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Summer Camp Jokes

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1. Where do cows go for summer camp?
   Answer: Moo York
2. What's hotter than a summer Saturday?
   Answer:  A Sun-day
3. At camp, when do you go at red and stop at green?
   Answer: When you’re eating a watermelon
4. Where do canoes at summer camp go when they are sick?
   Answer: To the dock
5. Why don’t mummies go to summer camp?
   Answer: They're afraid to relax and unwind

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In 1975, fans wondered whether Genesis could survive after charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel announced he was leaving the band at the height of its progressive rock success. More than 50 years later, that decision has been recognized as the biggest shock of them all.

BBC Music Magazine recently ranked rock's most surprising band departures, placing Gabriel's exit from Genesis at No. 1. The list argues that his departure seemed like a death knell for the group, which had become known for his theatrical stage performances and elaborate costumes.

Instead, the move reshaped rock history. Drummer Phil Collins stepped into the lead singer role, helping transform Genesis from progressive rock favorites into one of the biggest pop-rock bands of the 1980s. Gabriel also flourished as a solo artist, releasing acclaimed albums including So and hits such as "Sledgehammer," "Solsbury Hill," "Shock the Monkey" and "In Your Eyes." He was later inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Genesis and as a solo performer.

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According to BBC Music Magazine, Gabriel left Genesis after growing increasingly detached from the band's democratic songwriting process and wanting to focus on family life. While many believed the band couldn't continue without its distinctive frontman, both Gabriel and Genesis went on to enjoy even greater commercial success following the split.

The publication said the departure stands apart because it created two remarkably successful second acts rather than ending either career. Genesis evolved into an arena-filling powerhouse with Collins at the helm, while Gabriel became an innovative solo star whose work blended rock, world music and social activism.

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Other Legendary Departures That Made The Top 5

Gabriel was followed by several other iconic rock exits, beginning with Paul Westerberg's departure from The Replacements at No. 2.

David Lee Roth's split from Van Halen ranked No. 3 after the singer walked away while the band was one of the biggest acts in the world.

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Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green came in at No. 4, with the publication arguing that his departure permanently altered both the band and the direction of British blues.

Rounding out the top five was Eric Clapton's exit from The Yardbirds in 1965, a move that ultimately led to Jeff Beck and later Jimmy Page joining the band while Clapton launched the next phase of his own legendary career.

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Savannah Guthrie was noticeably absent from Today on Friday after an emotionally draining week.

In her place, NBC News' Laura Jarrett joined the morning show on June 26 alongside Garrett Haake, who filled in for Craig Melvin.  “Garrett Haake is with me; we are in for Savannah and Craig, who are getting a bit of a head start on the weekend,” Jarrett explained before diving into the stories of the day. 

The break comes just days after Guthrie delivered an emotional on-air plea regarding the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, and as troubling new developments in the case continued to come to light.

On Tuesday, June 23, during the broadcast, Savannah fought back tears while addressing viewers directly after NBC News revealed a report that the second ransom note connected to her mother's alleged kidnapping claimed the 84-year-old had died. "This is unusual and unprecedented to say the least to be sitting here," Savannah said before pleading for information.

The beloved host also reminded viewers that while the case has become a national headline, it remains an everyday reality for her family. "This is a news story today that is on your radar, but this is the life my sister, Annie Guthrie, lives, that I live, that my brother, Cameron Guthrie, lives, that our extended families live, that our children live every day," she said.

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The emotional appearance followed the public release of details from a second note allegedly sent by Nancy's kidnapper. While the existence of the note had previously been known, its contents had not. According to NBC News, the message claimed Nancy had died.

And Friday's absence comes just over a week after Savannah also missed the June 17 broadcast of Today. At the time, Melvin assured viewers she was simply "on assignment," while Sheinelle Jones stepped in to co-host the show.

Earlier this year, Savannah took an extended leave from Today after Nancy disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1. She returned to the anchor desk in April after sitting down with former co-anchor Hoda Kotb, explaining that coming back to Today felt right because the show had always been her "happy place" during difficult moments. She said returning to work gave her a sense of normalcy while her family continued searching for answers.

If you or anyone you know has any information regarding Nancy Guthrie's dissappearance, contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

In theory, it's hard to imagine any movie relying on the chemistry of such wildly different actors as Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones.

With Carrey known for his off-the-walls manic energy and Jones frequently playing the soft-spoken, older curmudgeon, the two stars seemed something of an odd couple pairing ahead of 1995's Batman Forever.

Playing the antagonistic roles of the Riddler (Carrey) and Two-Face (Jones), both actors earned a less-than-favorable response from viewers upon the movie's debut, mainly due to the over-the-top performances both gave as their respective characters.

Interestingly, in addition to their inorganic chemistry on-camera, Carrey said that he and Jones proved less than cordial to one another off-camera as well.

During a 2017 guest appearance on Norm Macdonald Live, Carrey told the late Macdonald that Jones had a somewhat prickly attitude when it came to their interactions together.

Illustrating his point, Carrey recalled a time when, after a day of filming, he and Jones happened to find themselves at the same restaurant. When a surprised Carrey went over to say hi to Jones, the Truman Show star remembered Jones "shaking" in fury at the mere sight of his co-star.

"The maitre d' said, 'Oh, I hear you're working with Tommy Lee Jones. He's over in the corner having dinner,'" Carrey said. "I went over and I said, 'Hey Tommy, how are you doing?' and the blood just drained from his face. Like he had been thinking about me 24 hours a day."

"He got up shaking — he must have been in mid kill-me fantasy or something like that," the Mask actor continued. "And he went to hug me and he said, 'I hate you. I really don't like you.' And I said, 'What's the problem?' And pulled up a chair, which probably wasn't smart. And he said, 'I cannot sanction your buffoonery.'"

Elsewhere in the interview, Carrey speculated that Jones' animosity might have stemmed from the fact that Carrey had a more prominent role in Batman Forever than he did.

However, in spite of Jones' "hatred" of the actor, Carrey went on to say he didn't hold any bitter feelings toward the No Country for Old Men actor.

“I was the star and that was the problem,” Carrey speculated. “He’s a phenomenal actor, though. I still love him.”

While science fiction is one of the most popular movie genres, not every sci-fi film remains relevant. This is even true for science fiction films that can be considered masterpieces. Collider recently highlighted some well-written sci-fi films that faded in popularity by releasing a ranking of the "8 forgotten sci-fi movies that are perfectly written."

The publication's list, published in May 2026, featured movies like 2006's A Scanner Darkly, Primer from 2004, and 1998's Dark City. The 1997 Andrew Niccol-directed and written film Gattaca, which explores themes of eugenics, took home the ranking's top spot.

Gattaca, which stars Ethan Hawke as Vincent Freeman and Jude Lawas Jerome Morrow, has a score of 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.

Ethan Hawke Shared He Believed 'Gattaca' Was One of His Most Overlooked Films

While filming the 2007 documentary, Ethan Hawke: Jealousy Is A Simple Waste Of Time, wherein he discussed his filmography, Hawke shared that he believed Gattaca was underappreciated upon its release.

"Gattaca is a film I'm very proud of that was very much ignored when it came out. I mean, it just came and went and barely got a good review," said the actor.

He theorized that audiences didn't flock to theaters to see the science fiction film because it's contemplative, rather than action-oriented.

"I think that first off, it was marketed like a sci-fi movie and people were disappointed that there was no action in the movie," said Hawke.

In addition, Hawke said he believed the movie can be considered excellent due to its exploration of "individual rights" and "what makes up an individual" while focusing on the idea of genetic modification.

"So rarely do films use the device of metaphor, you know, or allegory and Gattaca really does it. And Gattaca was ahead of its time, all this stuff about genetic engineering and all the stuff that's happening now, it was a little ahead of its time," said Hawke.

Joni Mitchell and Neil Young met in 1961 and became friends. It's no surprise that they influenced each other's music throughout the years.

Mitchell, 82, released her cover of The Circle Game in 1966. She revealed that she wrote it for Young, 80, who was feeling down on his birthday.

Joni Mitchell Wrote 'The Circle Game' for Neil Young After He Turned 20

"The Circle Game" starts with lyrics about a child playing before time passes. The chorus reminds, "And the seasons they go round and round/And the painted ponies go up and down/We're captive on the carousel of time."

Mitchell told Broadside in 1968 that Young wasn't feeling good about becoming an adult. She wanted to paint a more positive picture of the circle of life.

"I wrote ‘Circle Game’ about a friend of mine named Neil Young, who was lamenting lost youth at 21," she said. "He decided all the groovy things to do were behind him now, he was too old to do them; suddenly he was an adult with all the responsibilities. He had been told all his life that all the things he wanted to do, they said, ‘Wait ’till you are older.’ Now he was older and he didn’t want to do those things any more."

Those responsibilities included school, then dropping out for his music career. Young wrote "Sugar Mountain," channeling his angst about the confusing stage of life, which inspired Mitchell's "The Circle Game."

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'Sugar Mountain' Inspired 'The Circle Game'

Young told a live audience that "Sugar Mountain" that he wrote the song on his 20th birthday. "Oh, to live on, Sugar Mountain/With the barkers and the colored balloons/You can't be 20 on Sugar Mountain/Though you're thinking that you're leaving there too soon," he sang.

The songwriter's perspective on aging has changed since 20. He also released more songs about aging. "Old Man" from his 1972 Harvest Moon album follows a conversation between a younger and older man.

"Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you/I need someone to love me the whole day through/Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true," the younger man says. Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs influenced Young at the time. He still held Dylan in high regard in his 2005 Time interview.

"He's the master," the songwriter said. "If I'd like to be anyone, it's him. And he's a great writer, true to his music and done what he feels is the right thing to do for years and years and years. He's great. He's the one I look to."

Young's career has also continued for years. The 80-year-old singer-songwriter released an album called As Time Explodes, full of songs throughout his career, in 2025. He released a live concert film called Corduroy Plants on his website in June 2026.

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Collin Gosselin is drawing widespread attention after sharing a polished new look alongside a heartfelt message that’s quickly resonating with fans online. The Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum, now 22, posted a video from an evening celebration in New York City, where his grown-up appearance and reflective caption sparked an emotional response from longtime viewers who first met him as a child on reality television. Along with the striking new photos, Gosselin’s message about resilience and finding his own path added a deeply personal layer to what fans are calling a major moment in his public journey.

The reality TV graduate was on hand to host a dinner celebrating the announcement of his upcoming memoir, In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood, in which he says he “revisited the hardest moments” of his life.

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In addition to a sneak peek at his celebratory dinner, Gosselin shared a heartfelt message of gratitude to his supporters, writing:

“I am so grateful to celebrate this book surrounded by friends at my favorite Indian restaurant in NYC. Thank you, Farzi, for an incredible evening. And a special thank you to Chef Gaurav, who has elevated my taste for Indian food immensely. He absolutely knocked it out of the park!

@chefgauravchawla_official @farzinewyork

Here’s to In the Shadow of Eight 🥂 P.S. to all the overlooked kids; become rockstars 🎸🫶🏼”

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Fans React to Collin Gosselin’s Dapper New Look

For TV viewers who watched Collin Gosselin grow up on national television, seeing the young man go from one of eight siblings featured on the well-known reality TV show to a happy and healthy young adult feels personal - as if watching their own child or relative overcome hardship and make their own way in the world.

One emotional follower shared, “I just wanted to tell you that I'm rooting for you. Not because I know every detail of your story. But because resilience recognizes resilience. And there is something powerful about a person who keeps moving forward while carrying more than most people realize.”

Another added, “So glad to see you so happy.”

For other fans who know the 22-year-old personally, Gosselin’s happiness is a welcome sight.

“Hi Collin, this is your tutor from when you were 6! I am happy to see you so happy and thriving!! Congratulations on your upcoming book!”

Another personal friend or acquaintance added, “As your old sales teacher, it’s incredible to see what you’re doing. Keep taking risks and keep helping people. Everyone is proud of you, Collin!”

Still more noticed the child they saw grow up on TV is now a handsome adult writing. “That hairstyle suits you, you look like a model!!” and “I thought that was Orlando Bloom.”

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Since his time on TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8, Collin Gosselin has continued to speak openly about his complicated family dynamics and the process of rebuilding his life in the public eye. In recent years, he has described finding his voice through writing, with his upcoming memoir offering his perspective on a childhood lived in front of cameras. With In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood set for release in 2026, the renewed wave of attention around his appearance and message reflects a young man stepping into a new chapter—one shaped not by the show that made him famous, but by the story he is choosing to tell for himself.

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Back in April 2026, Publishers Weekly announced some sobering news for the book world. The sales for Self-Help and How-To adult non-fiction had dropped by 8.8% in Q1 of 2026 from the same period in 2025.

Tim Ferris, who is the author of a number of How-To books, including The 4-Hour Work Week and The 4-Hour Body, looked into the numbers in more detail. He had seen a drop, and when he started looking at the figures between 2022 and Q1 of 2026, he noticed a sharp decline during the last couple of years.

At first, the drop was just 5%, which is normal in the book world. Sales can fluctuate, and in 2023, the end of the pandemic financial crisis was starting to hit many people. However, by 2025, sales dropped by 43% compared to 2024, and in 2026, the sales had dropped by 57% compared to the first quarter of 2025.

In fact, he believes that he’ll sell roughly 80% fewer copies of his books compared to 2022. It’s a staggering loss, and he looked at all the reasons this could have happened. While the pandemic and the current change in finances have certainly affected sales in some way, he believes that AI is mostly to blame.

You see, the big drops started in 2025, when apps like ChatGPT and Gemini were starting to gain more popularity. That is continuing in 2026, and it’s simply due to the information being both free and personalized.

AI is mining the advice given in YouTube videos, podcasts, and through self-help books. It’s then taking the most important information and sharing it with people for absolutely nothing. It’s possible to put in bodyweight, lifestyles, and any injuries to create more personalized approaches to lose weight, improve a work-life balance, and even build social connections.

Despite all this, Ferris isn’t all that worried, as there are some nuances to his books that AI can’t develop.

However, what about other authors? Should others be worried? There is a growing push against AI, with multiple authors banding together to create a book that is purely a list of names. The big five publishers, among others, are working together to sue LLM companies to prevent the mining of the copyrighted works.

When it comes to fiction, the sales didn’t drop. At least, not considerably, and not likely due to AI. While romance sales did drop between Q1 of 2025 and Q2 of 2025, Publishers Weekly put that down to Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros drawing masses of attention in 2025, with nothing to counter that in 2026. Graphic novels saw an increase by 28.5%.

Ferris’ ideas about AI being the reason for the downfall in adult non-fiction book sales make sense with that in mind. And soon, AI won’t just affect books.

In the mid-1960s, Stevie Wonderreleased a track that would go on to be known as one of Motown's greatest hits.

The legendary singer-songwriter released "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" on Nov. 22, 1965. At the time of the release, Wonder was just 15 years old and facing a few hurdles in his career due to him growing up and his changing voice. However, the song became a huge hit and launched him into superstardom. Enjoying a ton of commercial success, the song soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, where it stayed for five weeks. Elsewhere on the charts, it peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 on the U.K. Singles Chart.

According to reports, "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" was written under rushed conditions and in a short amount of time. Songwriter Sylvia Moy, who collaborated with Wonder on the track alongside Henry Crosby, had the lyrics ready to go, except that they hadn't been written in Braille for Wonder. Instead, she hopped into the vocal booth with him and sang the lyrics to him while he recorded them, one line at a time.

A few months after the song was presented to the world, Wonder released his album of the same name. Up-Tight Everything's Alright was the musician's fifth studio album.

Reflecting on his career during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Wonder spoke about his creative processes and how he crafted his best-selling hits.

"I normally write the melody first. Before I play the chords, I can hear them. It's like imagining a picture before putting it on paper," he explained in 2004. "I'll usually have the basic idea of a line in a song, like "I'll be loving you always." For that song, I knew the feeling I wanted to write about. I just didn't have all the lyrics."

Wonder first entered the music industry in 1961, signing with Motown Records and earning the nickname "Little Stevie Wonder." His 1963 song, "Fingertips," made history as the then-13-year-old became the youngest solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.

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