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In 1957, a 15-year-old Paul Anka penned his first major hit, and it kicked his career into high gear, almost immediately catapulting him to teen stardom. "Diana" became the young musician's first of many No. 1 hits on multiple international charts—and it remains a pop culture staple 69 years later.

Reportedly written about a real life crush, an older girl at the time named Diana Ayoub, the romantic ballad tells the classic puppy love story of a guy who has fallen for a girl, hoping to get her attention and admiration in return.

"I'm so young and you're so old / This, my darling, I've been told / I don't care just what they say / 'Cause forever I will pray / You and I will be as free / As the birds up in the trees / Oh, please stay by me, Diana," Anka croons on the track, per Genius.

It was recorded on May 20, 1957, at NYC's Don Costa's studio and later released on July 2. Despite peaking just shy of the top spot at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, it became an international smash, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles chart. In the States, it also hit No. 1 on the R&B Best Sellers chart. It has since sold over nine million copies, according to History of Rock.

At the time of writing, the song had racked up over 91 million Spotify streams and millions of YouTube views.

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“I love writing,” Anka told Business Jet Traveler in 2015. “That’s what got me into this business. My first hit, ‘Diana,’ was a poem I set to music. When my records started selling, I was scared that success might not last, and I felt I could always fall back on my writing. So I promised myself that I would write, and if a song wasn’t good for me I’d offer it to another performer. Writing’s been very good to me."

Anka has recorded over 120 albums in a wide variety of languages, selling close to 50 million worldwide. The iconic singer has charted a whopping 48 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and made history by becoming the only artist to have a song enter the chart for seven consecutive decades after the release of his album Duets (2013). He's known for such iconic songs as ”Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “(You’re) Having My Baby,” “Puppy Love,” “It’s Time to Cry,” “Times of Your Life,” “I Don’t Like to Sleep Alone,” “My Home Town,” “Summer’s Gone,” and many more.

Anka was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1993, where the organization celebrated his 900-song catalog and impressive career.

As Parade recently reported, the artist—nicknamed "Rock and Roll's Original Lonely Boy" after his smash hit "Lonely Boy" (1959)—just celebrated his milestone 85th birthday on July 30, 2026. And over seven decades after beginning his career, the legendary singer/songwriter is still performing live. He announced a concert series earlier this year, playing several dates across the U.S. this past spring from March through May on his Paul Anka: A Man and His Music Tour.

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One thing that is never a surprise is the way characters in Marvel movies can return from the dead. So, with rumors circulating that a previously dead character could return for Black Panther 3, the biggest emotion is excitement.

No, don’t start panicking that Marvel is going to use AI to bring actors from the past back to life. This is a character whose actor is still alive, which makes writing the storyline plausible and fun.

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According to The Cosmic Circus, a source shared that Black Panther 3 will see the return of Angela Bassett’s Queen Mother Ramonda, who was killed off during the second installment of the franchise.

The death was an important one to shape the future of Wakanda. Initially, she took the throne following the death of her son, King T’Challa, and she had to passionately defend the nation when Namor, the ruler of the underwater nation Talokan, appeared to demand that Wakanda hand over a young inventor, Riri Williams.

Ramonda refuses to allow that to happen, and she ends up dying while saving Riri from drowning at a later point in the movie. This pushes Shuri to synthesize the heart-shaped herb so that she can become the new titular character.

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How is it possible that a previously dead character could return? This is all thanks to the world of Wakanda, the beliefs, and the ability to enter other planes. Ramonda will have gone to the Ancestral Plane, and that is where Black Panther 3 is expected to spend more time. It opens the door for other characters who have passed on in the movies to return.

Namor is also expected to return in the movie, as well as in Avengers: Doomsday. Shuri and Winston Duke’s M’Baku will turn to Namor for help, leading to the prophecy Namor had about other nations coming for Wakanda coming true. This could open the door for Shuri and others to turn to the Ancestral Plane for advice.

While Shuri took on the mantle of the Black Panther in the second movie, Marvel announced during San Diego Comic Con that there will be a new titular character. T’Challa II will be played by David Jonsson and is T’Challa’s grown-up son, but there is still a lot to go through to get to that point, as not only will there be Avengers: Doomsday, but Avengers: Secret Wars is also slated to arrive before Black Panther 3, helping to set some storylines for the movie to develop.

Through the years of 1970 and 1971, legendary singer/songwriter and rock icon Neil Young was dealing with a recurring lyrical theme of the legacy of slavery and continued racism in the American South. This spawned two of Young's most classic rock songs, "Southern Man," and "Alabama." These songs tackle the racism that is prevalent in that part of the country and the ways it manifests up to today. As it turns out, an up and coming southern rock band heard this songs and took issue with the way the south was portrayed. They decided to write a song directly calling Young out for his statements. That band was Lynyrd Skynyrd, and that song was "Sweet Home Alabama."

"Sweet Home Alabama" kicks off the band's second album, following their extremely successful debut record. The band was climbing the ladder of stardom very quickly, and needed a real smash hit song to cement them as one of the biggest up-and-coming groups of the era. That success came with "Sweet Home Alabama," which became and remains the band's biggest song, landing at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.

It's an instantly recognizable song that defines the band. Many people however are unaware that the song is one of the earliest examples of a diss track, with an entire verse of the song devoted to calling out Neil Young by name.

Well, I heard Mr. Young sing about her (Southern man)
Well, I heard ol' Neil put her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
A Southern man don't need him around, anyhow

If you were to ask me which side of this musical feud I land on, I think I need to give the edge to Neil Young. He's absolutely one of my favorite musicians ever, and I think both songs of his are calling attention to valid issues that persist in the South still. Not to mention Young's excellent guitar work on both songs and especially on "Southern Man."

Regardless of which side of the feud you were on, it's undeniable that it's an important chapter in music history that spawned one of rock's most iconic tracks.

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The Office stars on both sides of the bond are banding together, as cancer survivor and actor Jenna Fischersent a heartfelt message to Lucy Davis after she recently announced her "incurable" Stage 4 breast cancer.

Davis announced on Aug. 11 through Instagram that she was diagnosed with breast cancer a year and a half ago. The form of cancer has since “metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs." She also added that the now Stage 4 cancer is "incurable" and that it's too late for her to undergo chemotherapy.

She wrote on Instagram that she is "not scared of whatever comes next" and that she's "at peace with it." Despite the cancer, Davis will continue to work for animal rights and continue working as an actor, as it "is one of the biggest joys of my life."

Following the news, The Office and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow co-stars. Fischer and Davis are connected through the hit comedy series, as Davis played the original role of receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the U.K. version of The Office, with Fischer playing the U.S. counterpart.

“Beautiful post. Love you lots. And yes to working with cancer!” Fischer commented on Instagram. “Let’s spread that message far and wide! How working is such a comfort!”

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Just as the two actors share a connection through the series, they also share another one in life. Fischer revealed in 2024 that she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer and now lives cancer-free. She had undergone surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to treat the cancer and waited to make her journey public. Following the diagnosis and treatment, Fischer used the experience to advocate for the importance of annual mammograms.

Davis revealed in her original Instagram post that she had initially felt a lump or "hard spot" in her breast. Due to its small size, she "almost didn’t bother getting it checked. So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything - get everything checked out." She adds that she will live out the rest of her life in "as fun a way as I possibly can."

Having starred in the hit zombie comedy film Shaun of the Dead, director Edgar Wright commented, "Love you, Lucy. Always. See you very soon." Her Chilling Adventures of Sabrina co-star Kiernan Shipka also commented, "I love you so much Lucy," with Miranda Otto and Luke Cook also sharing heartfelt words.

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It's hard to believe Apple TV delivered on a fourth season of Ted Lasso after fans thought the third was surely its last.

And while this latest installment trucks along, its Emmy-winning star has been out and about to promote the beloved comedy series in rather unique ways. First came Jason Sudeikis' pep talk, in character as Ted Lasso, with Justin Bieber before the singer's World Cup halftime performance.

More recently, Sudeikis, 50, took to the stage for his own sort of performance. While he wasn't donned as Lasso, 'stache and all, the Kansas City native embraced the trending show by singing the theme song from Ted Lasso.

On Tuesday, August 11, Sudeikis joined Mumford & Sons during their Madison Square Garden show to sing the theme song that was co-written by composer Tom Howe and Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford, the latter of whom also performed the song that plays near the beginning of each episode.

Check out Live Nation's Instagram clip of the viral moment below.

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Fans have since flooded the post's comments section to show their appreciation for the unexpected performance. "Greatest part of the night! 🙌🏻" wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, "This show should win the Nobel peace prize!❤️❤️❤️"

Halfway into the show in New York City, the camera panned to the surprise guest in the crowd, per The Hollywood Reporter. Sudeikis was nodding his head to the music at first and then smiled and ran on stage to finish out the song with the band. The crowd erupted in cheers for the actor and the duet.

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After Sudeikis had led Bieber, 32, onto the World Cup stage last month, fans expected the pop star to launch into one of his upbeat biggest hits. Bieber, however, decided to take things acoustic and performed his stripped-back song “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH” off his album SWAG II. Placed between energetic performances from BTS and Shakira, the emotional ballad immediately stood out, and not everyone understood the choice. Find out more here.

Former “The Great British Baking Show” judge Prue Leith revealed that she was recently hospitalized after she lost her sight and speech, which had her fearing that she was suffering a stroke.

“A few weeks ago, staying in Yorkshire, I had a migraine attack," Leith wrote in her column in the September issue of The Oldie magazine, per The Sun. “It followed a familiar path. First, I can see only half of whatever I’m looking at. This is speedily followed by a bright circle of flickering, coloured lights in the upper right field of vision."

She added that she worried her husband, who called emergency services due to her incomprehensible jumble of disconnected words”. 

“I tried to tell him it was just a migraine, but I couldn’t string two words together," Leith explained. "He rang our doctor, who asked me, could I raise my arms? Yes. Make a fist? Yes. Did anything hurt? No. Was the side of my face drooping? No."

“In spite of my answers, she ordered an ambulance to take me to Harrogate Hospital. The ambulance man asked me the same questions, as did a nurse on arrival at A&E, and so, after a six-hour wait, did the doctor," she continued. "In spite of my assuring him (I’d recovered coherent speech by then) that it was a migraine, he decided on a CT scan. Two hours later, I had one, waited another hour for the results, and was released at 2am.”

Due to her age, they wanted to ensure that she was not suffering a stroke.

"And the doctor took the trouble to access my NHS records. He explained why he wanted to refer me for a brain scan, just to be sure (people of my age, 86, are prone to mini-strokes)," Leith said. "I knew all along that all I had was a migraine. But since the speech problem is a classic symptom of a stroke, and my extreme old age being a time when mini-strokes are common, everyone was determined to be safe not sorry.”

Jon Batiste is unexpectedly clearing several dates from his calendar.

The eight-time Grammy winner has canceled a string of upcoming performances in Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut, citing unspecified “personal circumstances.” The affected dates include his scheduled August 13 performance at Connecticut's Westville Music Bowl.

“Hello! As I navigate some personal circumstances, I unfortunately need to cancel a portion of my upcoming performance dates,” Batiste wrote in a statement that was shared on Westville Bowl’s Instagram account Tuesday, August 11.

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Batiste did not elaborate on what prompted the cancellations, but assured disappointed fans that he hopes to return to the stage soon. He also noted that refunds will be available through the original point of purchase. “Thank you for your understanding and continued support. I truly can’t wait to come back and perform for you soon,” he finished the statement.

The musician's announcement comes about a month after his wife, author and musician Suleika Jaouad, opened up about the realities of living with cancer. “One of illness’s optical illusions is that an empty calendar translates into free time,” Jaouad wrote on Instagram on July 16. “The reality is that entire days disappear into appointments and infusions and the fog of fatigue and the administrative labor of having a body.”

Batiste has not said whether his canceled performances have any connection to Jaouad's health, so the reason behind the decision remains private.

He's also not the only big-name performer to recently pull the plug on scheduled appearances. ZZ Topcanceled its August 5 Hollywood Bowl performance amid drummer Frank Beard's health issues, with frontman Billy Gibbons citing “Insurmountable obstacles.” The band later continued performing with Michael Monahan filling in for Beard.

Meanwhile, Jelly Rollrecently revealed that he's planning a much longer break from touring following his final scheduled U.S. performance, telling fans in late July, “I’m fixing to take some time off and heal.”

For Batiste, however, the cancellations don't appear to signal a retreat from music altogether. He's currently rolling out his new albums, Monk Meditations and Monk Movements, and teased that he and his team are exploring other opportunities to share live music. “There’s much more to come,” he wrote, “and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead.”

The Stooges were known for their chaotic live performances and, with help from David Bowie, underwent a rebrand that produced one of rock’s most recognizable tracks, “Search and Destroy.”

While fans were clinging to the band in the late 60s, The Stooges quickly found themselves dropped from their record label and subsequently broke up. In 1971, Bowie would track down Iggy Pop in the notorious back bar of NYC’s Max’s Kansas City and would become their firm supporter in a new chapter of their career.

The band went through a major lineup change, with Iggy and guitarist James Williamson looking for new members, as Bowie helped them secure a new record deal. After failed attempts, they brought back original members Ron and Scott Asheton and reformed the band under the new name Iggy and the Stooges.

One of their first big hits was "Search and Destroy," written by Iggy when he was 25 years old alongside Williamson, with Bowie serving as its producer. The title was coined after the military phrase and was actually inspired by the Vietnam War that had taken hold of a lot of rock tracks at the time. Entertainment Weekly ranked the track as one of the best rock songs of all time, commenting its an "urgent, propulsive song with a raw spirit and some of Pop’s most super-charged writing with deceptively simple lyrics about love and war, dripping with desperation."

Williamson commented that Iggy was inspired by a Time magazine article about the war, as the frontman was reading a lot about it in the papers at the time.

"The lyrics, I just sorta took out of Time magazine, the concept of search and destroy. I used to read Time obsessively, because they were the representatives of the ultimate establishment to me. They were giving the party line that represented the power people and the powers that be. So I kinda liked to look in there and see what they were talking about, and then I'd use that inventory in other ways. That's what I was doing in that song," said Iggy to Clash magazine in 2010.

The track gained attention not only for its lyrics referencing napalm, nuclear bombs, firefights, and radiation, but also for its distinguishable sounds that mimic war. Besides the sound of clashing swords, Williamson developed its iconic "bum, bum" sound that he said occurred while he was goofing off during rehearsal, making a machine gun sound.

"Well, I had come up with kind of that 'bum bum bum bum bum bum bum' a little bit, but it was more in regard to imitating a machine gun, if you will. Because this is the era of the Vietnam War. And so we were kind of screwing around with that, and that's where that figure comes from. Then the rest of the song was around that. But I think the beginning, the 'bum bum bum bum bum bum bum, bum bum bum bum bum bum bum,' that part was the thing that really kicked off that song," said Williamson to SongFacts.

"Search and Destroy" would become one of rock's staple hits, despite having never entered the charts or getting radio airplay.

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There's nothing quite like an ice-cold lemonade on a hot summer day. It's sweet, tart, refreshing and pretty hard to mess with. But after seeing a drink called Ocean Water Lemonade making the rounds online, I knew I had to try the bright blue version for myself.

Luckily, it didn't require much work. I grabbed everything I needed, filled a big cup with ice and had my own Ocean Water Lemonade ready to drink in just a few minutes.

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And yes, it tastes as good as it looks. Mine was icy cold, refreshing and just the right amount of sweet, with a tropical flavor that makes it perfect for summer. The bubbles make it even more refreshing, and there's something undeniably fun about drinking a lemonade that's bright blue.

I can easily see myself making this one again on a hot afternoon, but it would be just as fun to serve at a summer barbecue or pool party. You can make one big glass when the craving hits, or mix up a pitcher for your next get-together.

Here's how to make Ocean Water Lemonade at home, along with a few tips I picked up while making mine.

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Despite the name, there's no actual ocean water in this drink. The "Ocean Water" part gets its name from Sonic's Ocean Water drink, which has a sweet, citrusy and tropical coconut flavor.

The viral lemonade version has that same summery feel, but with more tartness and a little more going on than the original. Mine was sweet, bubbly and ice-cold, with fresh citrus and hints of coconut in every sip.

The bright blue color certainly doesn't hurt either. It looks like something you'd want to drink by the pool or at the beach, which is part of the fun. I wasn't expecting it to taste as good as it did, especially considering how easy it is to make.

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For my Ocean Water Lemonade, I started by squeezing one lemon into a large cup, then dropped the lemon right in. Next, I added 1/2-cup of blue Powerade, 1/2-cup of Sprite and 3/4 ounce of coconut syrup, followed by plenty of ice.

My extra ingredient is 1/4 cup of plain sparkling water. There's already plenty of sweetness from the Powerade, Sprite and coconut syrup, and the sparkling water adds more bubbles without making the drink any sweeter. I gently stirred everything together so I didn't lose too much of the carbonation.

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The recipe above makes one large glass, but it's easy to scale up if you're making Ocean Water Lemonade for a summer party. For about six servings, use 3 cups blue Powerade, 3 cups Sprite, 1 1/2-cups plain sparkling water, 9 tablespoons coconut syrup and the juice of 6 lemons.

Mix the Powerade, coconut syrup and fresh lemon juice in your pitcher first, then add the Sprite and sparkling water shortly before serving so they stay bubbly. I also recommend keeping the ice out of the pitcher and adding it to each glass instead. That way, the whole batch won't get watered down as the ice melts.

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5 Ways to 'Dress Up' Your Blue Drink

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Once you have the basic Ocean Water Lemonade down, there are plenty of ways to make it your own.

1. Add a lemon wheel.

The easiest option is also one you already have on hand. Cut a wheel or wedge from your fresh lemon, and add it to the rim of the glass.

2. Toss in some gummy sharks.

For something a little more playful, add a few gummy sharks to the glass, or serve them on the side. The ocean theme practically writes itself, and it's especially fun if you're making these for a summer party.

3. Add a maraschino cherry.

A bright red maraschino cherry pops against the blue drink and adds a little extra sweetness. Drop one into the glass, or skewer it with a lemon wedge for an easy garnish.

4. Give the rim a coconut twist.

If you really love the coconut flavor, coat the rim of your glass with shredded coconut. Rub a lemon wedge around the edge first to help the shredded coconut stick, then pour in your Ocean Water lemonade and plenty of ice.

5. Mix up the bubbles.

I used plain sparkling water, but you can swap it for a lemon- or lime-flavored version for an extra hint of citrus. Coconut sparkling water would also fit right in if you want to bring out more of the coconut flavor.

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Ocean Water Lemonade is also incredibly easy to turn into a cocktail. Add a shot of vodka if you want to keep the original lemon-coconut flavor mostly unchanged. Give everything a good stir, and taste before adding any more coconut syrup.

Coconut rum is another good choice, especially if the coconut is your favorite part of the drink. Since it adds more sweetness along with the coconut flavor, I recommend squeezing in a little extra fresh lemon to keep the drink from becoming too sweet.

Final Thoughts

I wasn't sure what to expect when I mixed blue Powerade, Sprite, fresh lemon and coconut syrup together, but this is one viral drink I'll definitely make again. It's icy cold, bubbly, sweet and refreshing, with just enough coconut and fresh lemon to balance everything out. If this is what ocean water tastes like, I'm ready for another glass.

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On Sept. 5, 2001, eleven teams of two gathered at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, eager to kick off a life-changing race around the world. And, behind the camera, the brains behind The Amazing Race would have no idea the journey they were about to go on. A quarter of a century later, the CBS reality show has traveled millions of miles, introduced us to almost 800 unique individuals, and has won, to date, 15 Emmy Awards for their handiwork. And the race ain't stopping anytime soon.

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, The Amazing Race will kick off its 39th season. After taking a brief sojourn into the realm of Big Brother last fall, this year's installment will get back to the show's tried-and-true formula, sending 13 teams of various backgrounds, ages, and relationships across the globe. This season's duos run the gamut, from World Cup champions and Olympic soccer players to the first grandparent/grandchild pair in 23 seasons (with a whopping 54-year age gap!). But regardless of where they come from, they all have the same goal in mind: Survive the Detours, Roadblocks, and whatever the race will throw at them; escape elimination at every turn; and cross the finish line in first place to haul in the million-dollar prize.

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Host Phil Keoghan promised in a statement that Season 39 would see "the return of some tried and tested classics." But this edition of the race will kick off with a game-changing first for the show. At the starting line in Vancouver, each team will be given an Express Pass, which allows them to skip one task of their choosing (it's fitting the beginning takes place in Canada, considering the same twist was utilized in the Canadian version of The Amazing Race earlier this year). It's a major departure from how the show has used the twist since its introduction in Season 17, as it's usually been doled out as an advantage that only one or two teams receive. Now everyone has this "get out of jail free" card burning a hole in their fanny pack, and it should add a complex layer of strategy to the high-stakes competition.

After honing in on European exploits last season, The Amazing Race is going global again for Season 39. The teams (and their Express Passes) will travel to five continents, nine countries, 13 cities and more than 25,000 miles. Along the way, they'll jump 200 feet off the catwalk of BC Stadium in Vancouver, walk with camels in Morocco, and fly a paramotor through the skies of Laos. The show will also continue its now seasonal tradition of adding another new country to the fray, this time traveling to Albania. Somewhere, two-time Survivor star Rizo Velovic is seething he didn't make his reality TV debut before the season filmed.

Check out the gallery below to find out more about the 13 teams competing this season. The Amazing Race 39 kicks off with a two-night premiere event on Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

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The Amazing Race 39 CastAli Krieger and Joanna Lohman Ali Krieger (L) and Joanna Lohman (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Pro athletes and moms
Age: 42 and 44
Occupation: Pro athletes
Current location: Montclair, NJ and Silver Springs, MD

Ali is a two-time World Cup champion, taking home the win for the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) in the 2015 and 2019 tournaments. She also played on the American team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Ali won the Champions League in 2008 as a part of FFC Frankfurt, as well as the National Women's Soccer League in 2023 with Gotham FC. Joanna played in the NWSL from 2009 to 2018 across four different teams, as well as in the USWNT for eight years. She's also the author of the 2021 book Raising Tomorrow's Champions: What the Women's National Soccer Team Teaches Us About Grit, Authenticity and Winning.

Ann-Marie Tejcek and Riley Tejcek Ann-Marie Tejcek (L) and Riley Tejcek (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Mother and daughter
Age: 56 and 29
Occupation: Healthcare executive and Marine officer
Current location: Carmel, IN and San Diego, CA

Anuar Tager and Andrea Tager Ballesca Anuar Tager (L) and Andrea Tager Ballesca (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Father and daughter
Age: 58 and 25
Occupation: Developer and Medical student
Current Location: Houston, TX

Cody Langlois and Jaime Tribo Cody Langlois (L) and Jaime Tribo (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Siblings
Age: 35 and 33
Occupation: Civil engineer and Dietitian
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA and Tinley Park, IL

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Conner Wilson and Garrett McGuire Conner Wilson (L) and Garrett McGuire (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Childhood friends
Age: 27 and 27
Occupation: Media producer and Engineer
Current Location: Loomis, CA and Rocklin, CA

Dafina Dunmore and Saran Dunmore Dafina Dunmore (L) and Saran Dunmore (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Sisters and best friends
Age: 52 and 51
Occupation: Bond analyst/DJ and Personal trainer/founder of Kids Leading Kids
Current Location: Chicago, IL

Daisha Wilks and Dalton Hamby Daisha Wilks (L) and Dalton Hamby (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Dating
Age: 28 and 27
Occupation: Videographers
Current Location: Flat Rock, AL and Jacksonville, AL

Doug Matter and Dylan Matter Doug Matter (L) and Dylan Matter (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Grandfather and grandson
Age: 73 and 19
Occupation: Retired fire chief and College student
Location: San Diego, CA

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Erin Taylor and Javi Vintimilla Erin Taylor (L) and Javi Vintimilla (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Married
Age: 28 and 30
Occupation: Head of Human Resources and Pilot
Current Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jody Rebhun and Jenn Naso Jody Rebhun (L) and Jenn Naso (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Best friends and moms
Age: 44 and 44
Occupation: History teacher and Forensic scientist
Current Location: Branford, CT and Larchmont, NY

Katie and Charlotte Schultz Katie Schultz (L) and Charlotte Schultz (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Sisters
Age: 26 and 20
Occupation: Estheticians
Current Location: Murray, KY

Michelle and Matthew Patterson Michelle Patterson (L) and Matthew Patterson (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Married parents
Age: 31 and 36
Occupation: Auto body shop owner/real estate agent and Business operations director
Current Location: Rutherford, NJ

Zach and Nate Johnson Zach Johnson (L) and Nate Johnson (R) on 'The Amazing Race 39'

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Relationship: Brothers
Age: 30 and 27
Occupation: Car salesman/co-founder of Pipley and Director of sales
Current Location: Dallas, TX

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There is a lot that needs to get done on Wednesday night’s MasterChef: Global Gauntlet when the remaining 10 home cooks were given the classic Tag Team Challenge, but with a twist! They had to recreate dishes selected by judges Gordon Ramsay, Tiffany Derry and Joe Bastianich and two chefs would be going home.

The dish selected by Gordon for the teams to replicate was an iconic Shepherd’s Pie, Tiffany chose Striped Bass and Dirty Rice, and Joe went with Veal Milanese. The ingredients for each entrée were laid out for the teams so there was no guessing.

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Here's how the teams broke down:

• Grey team: Peter and Tkaiya
• Pink team: Dave and Jake
• Blue team: Heidi and Julia
• Yellow team: Baisa and Foo
• Red team: Jaime and Aishu

In this sneak peek of tonight's “Tag Team” episode, the duos struggle to finish the cook in the last 30 seconds. As we watch them scramble, it’s clear that some of them are concentrating on the wrong things and their finished dishes won’t match up perfectly.

The Grey team and the Pink team seem to be happy with their results, but will their dishes stand up to scrutiny, while the Blue team’s Heidi and Julia are worried because they didn’t get their green sauce on. And the Yellow team were concerned that they had burnt their veal.

Who will be eliminated? Tune in when MasterChef airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Streams next day on Hulu.

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Arby’s is bringing back one of its most anticipated limited-time menu items, and this time, there’s a new way to order it.

Steak Nuggets return to Arby’s on August 24, bringing back the steakhouse-inspired bites fans loved with an updated cut and a brand-new dipping sauce.

The returning favorite features tender pieces of steak seasoned with garlic and pepper for a smoky, savory flavor. This time around, Arby’s says the Steak Nuggets have an improved cut, along with new Horsey Ranch sauce for dipping.

Fans can order the Steak Nuggets in several sizes, whether they want a quick snack or enough to share. They're available in 5-count and 9-count orders, while the 20-count party pack comes with two large fries for a bigger meal.

But the biggest surprise might be the new Steak Nugget Potato Bowl.

The limited-time bowl takes the Steak Nuggets and piles them on top of crispy golden potatoes, then adds melty cheese for a steak-and-potatoes combination in a new format.

It's essentially Arby’s take on the classic steakhouse meal, only in a bowl and with plenty of dipping potential.

The return is limited-time only, so fans who missed Steak Nuggets the first time—or simply want to see whether the updated version lives up to the hype—will want to keep August 24 on their calendars.

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Cliff Richard and the Drifters’ “Move It” is often called the first authentic British rock ’n’ roll record, and some would say one of the best. Like many great songs from the genre, it came together almost on the spot. Ian Samwell reportedly wrote it in just 20 minutes on the top deck of a Green Line bus. 

In 1958, Samwell was on his way to the home of 17-year-old Harry Webb, the singer who soon became known as Cliff Richard, when the song came to him. As the 50th-anniversary album’s liner notes recall, “his first hit was written in 20 minutes by his group’s rhythm guitarist on the top deck of a bus.” 

At the time, Webb was still a teenager fronting a young band that had grown out of Britain’s skiffle craze. He had first played with the Dick Teague Skiffle Group before leaving with drummer Terry Smart to start a band that leaned more heavily into rock ’n’ roll. 

By early 1958, the group had taken the name the Drifters, not realizing it was already in use by a famous American group. After playing around North London, they landed at the 2i’s Coffee Bar in the West End, where they met Samwell. 

It was Samwell who also came up with a new stage name for Webb. “Cliff” was chosen for its rock ’n’ roll feel, while “Richard” was partly a nod to Little Richard. 

The young band soon caught the attention of EMI A&R man Norrie Paramor, who invited them to audition. Paramor subsequently signed Richard and booked the group for an evening recording session at EMI’s Abbey Road Studio Two on July 24, 1958. 

The original plan was for “Schoolboy Crush” to be the A side, with Samwell’s “Move It” on the flip side. But after television producer Jack Good heard the songs, he picked “Move It” for Richard to perform on his new youth music show, Oh Boy!. The decision led EMI to have the two tracks swap sides.

Released on August 29, 1958, “Move It” became Richard’s debut hit, reaching No. 2 on the U.K. singles chart. The record transformed the 17-year-old into one of Britain’s first major homegrown rock ’n’ roll stars. 

The song also caught the attention of other young musicians. John Lennonlater singled out “Move It” as the first English record that came close to matching the impact of American rock ’n’ roll, saying that before it, “there’d been nothing.”

Rock historian Pete Frame echoed the view of rock ’n’ roll purists in The Restless Generation, writing that “even the rock’n’roll cognoscenti, those purists who refused anything non-American on principle, had to admit that this was a fantastic record.”

For the young musicians coming of age in Britain, “Move It” showed what was possible. Led Zeppelin later included the song on The Music That Rocked Us, a compilation celebrating their musical influences. 

Freddie Mercury was reportedly inspired by Richard’s performances, while Stingpraised Richard as “one of Britain's finest singers technically and emotionally.” 

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James Haven is opening up about the phone call he wasn't sure he was ready to receive after publicly coming out as gay.

The 53-year-old actor, who is the son of Jon Voight and late actress Marcheline Bertrand and the older brother of Angelina Jolie, recently came out during a live video stream last Thursday. Days later, on Wednesday, August 12, Haven and his ex-wife Romi Imbelli appeared on All Out With Jon Dean, where he revealed how his famous father responded.

Haven admitted that he had been anxiously waiting to hear from Voight after his announcement began making headlines. He said his father repeatedly called him for roughly 15 minutes before he finally answered.

“I finally pick up the phone after like 15 minutes of trying to call me, and I'm just like, hey,” Haven recalled. Then came the words he wasn't expecting: “I finally know who you are.”

Haven said he was stunned by the comment, but the conversation that followed was unexpectedly positive. “All of a sudden we had like this really nice chat,” he recalled. “I did not expect that phone call,” he remembers saying to Imbelli at the time.

The response was surprising to Haven considering his explanation for why he waited until his 50s to publicly come out. When Dean asked whether fear of rejection from his father contributed to the decision, Haven pointed to years of trauma and said he had experienced “some of the worst mental abuse,” including “really horrible things said about me at different times in my life.”

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Haven initially announced he was gay during a livestream shared on Substack with Imbelli, explaining that coming out wasn't about “becoming someone new,” but “allowing everyone else to meet the person who has been here all along.”

Imbelli, whom Haven married in 2024 before filing for an annulment 15 days later, remains firmly in his corner. She said the pair still want “to do life together,” while giving each other the freedom to be themselves.

Haven is also preparing to launch his weekly podcast, Safe Haven with James Haven, per Page Six. At this time, a release date has not been announced.

Are you meant to thrive in your second act in life? Not everyone's best chapter comes first. For some people, the version of themselves that finally clicks — the career, the relationship, the sense of self — doesn't show up until after they've already lived, lost, and rebuilt once. With time comes perspective. With perspective, wisdom follows, along with intentionally becoming the architect of your own reality.

According to astrologers, four birth months in particular are wired for exactly that kind of second act, the one that ends up meaning more than the first: people with birthdays in February, May, September, and December. Later in life, they are most likely to find blessings, rejuvenation, and alignment with their true lifestyle.

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February — The Late Bloomer

Elimination through trial and error

There's a certain restlessness that comes with being born in February. Whether you're an independent Aquarius or a dreamy Pisces, your early years rarely go as planned — the wrong job, the wrong relationship, the version of you that looked good on paper but never actually fit. Rather than viewing this time of your life as a failure, it's truly all about research and experimentation. By the time your second act rolls around, you already know exactly who you're not, which makes it a whole lot easier to become a match with who and what you truly are.

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May — Slow to Build, Built to Last

Patience and alignment over speed

People born in May build slowly. Maybe too slowly at times, if you ask the people around you. But as a steady Taurus or a curious Gemini, you've never been in a rush to get it right. Why rush when you're looking to align with something true? Your second act isn't a reaction to something falling apart. It's simply what happens once you finally know what you want instead of what looked good at 25. Whatever you build the second time tends to last, because by then, you've stopped guessing or second-guessing your intuition. Indecision becomes concentration. People-pleasing is replaced with intentionally building a life that reflects your core values.

September — Perfectionist No More

Self-acceptance replaces perfectionism

Whether you're a meticulous Virgo or a balanced Libra, chances are your first act was spent quietly holding yourself to a standard nobody else even noticed. Perfection has a way of doing that. So what changes? Somewhere along the way, you finally let yourself off the hook. Your inner critic becomes easier to challenge and silence. When you decide to question your negative thoughts, that's when the real work starts showing up. For people born in September, your second act features more self-acceptance of both your strengths and flaws, finding perfection in the imperfect.

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December — The Gambler Who Finally Cashes In

Passionate risk-taking that matures into consistent follow-through

As an adventurous Sagittarius or a disciplined Capricorn, your first act is usually built on big bets — leaps of faith, bold moves, trusting that things would work out before you had any proof they would. Some paid off. Plenty didn't. Your second act isn't about becoming more cautious. Rather, it's about finally having the discipline to back your instincts with follow-through. The same optimism that once felt reckless starts looking a lot more like vision, because now you actually finish what you start. Instead of running from commitment when things get real, you find excitement in making the mundane magic.

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I vividly remember hearing "Drops of Jupiter" hit the airwaves in 2001, and my entire family was obsessed with dissecting the lyrics. They were celestial, mysterious, and rather poetic. For being such intricate lyrics with vivid imagery, you would suspect frontman Pat Monahan spent hours laboring over them.

On a recent appearance on Bobby Bones' podcast, Monahan revealed that it couldn't be further from the truth. But trust us, that doesn't make the story any less magical.

"I had a dream about my mom swimming through the planets in her afterlife, and felt like she wrote the song with me. I wrote the thing in 15 minutes—it was weird—and sang it into a Dictaphone. Recorded it the next day, went to New York the day after that with this demo, and by the time it got to 'plain old Jane,' Donny Ienner's eyes were closed and he just goes, 'Song of the year.' I remember crying while the strings were being put on it and Paul Buckmaster was directing the orchestra, just thinking, whether this song is important to anybody else, this moment means everything."

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Fans were smitten with Monahan's story.

"Love the story! My Dad worked many years for Dictaphone! Many years since I’ve heard that word," shared one follower.

"Wow! What a backstory! So sweet. I love the song," added another.

Earlier this year, Monahan spoke with Lynn Hoffman on the Music Saved Me podcast, and shared that the lead-up to the album was just as heart-wrenching and inspirational, revealing his mother died while he was on tour with Train. They had just seen some success with their debut single "Meet Virginia," and the label was desperate for another hit, when "Drops of Jupiter" came to him at the most unexpected time in his life.

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He did note that one part of the song didn't come from his divine vision of his mom.

"So then with the [lyric] 'looking for yourself out there,' that was the emotional part of it for me, that was like... it somehow had to translate into a love story, and so that was, that was the little bit of something I gave to the song that maybe my mother didn't deliver,” Monahan explained.

"Drops of Jupiter" soared to the No. 5 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 53 weeks on the charts. It was only eclipsed in 2009 by their hit "Hey, Soul Sister," which peaked at No. 3 with 54 weeks charting.


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The second the weather starts cooling down, we’re thinking about pumpkin patches, scarymovies, candy bowls, and all the DIY projects that make October more fun. Honestly, we can hardly blame anyone for wanting to get started early. If you’re looking for an activity to ease into the season without pulling out the full Halloween decoration bin from storage just yet, Walmart has a particularly fun option.

The LEGO Creator Halloween Pumpkin Set is currently $27, down from its usual $31 price tag. With 254 pieces to put together, it’s a hands-on project that can fill an afternoon, give kids and adults something festive to work on together, and eventually become a piece you can bring out year after year. 

LEGO Creator Halloween Pumpkin Set, $27 (was $31) at Walmart

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The build centers around a wide, bright-orange pumpkin with a classic jack-o’-lantern shape, giving it the instantly recognizable look of a Halloween icon. It sits on a green baseplate alongside a little ghost, which appears to float beside it on a transparent stick. 

There’s also a light-up feature that makes the pumpkin especially fun to build and display. Press down on the lid to activate the light brick hidden inside, illuminating the pumpkin’s wide face from within. You can also choose between two different expressions: One with a traditional scary look and another with a friendly, smiling face.

The 254-piece set is designed for ages 8 and up, giving them a hands-on project to work through before Halloween arrives. Once it’s built, the pumpkin measures more than 3 inches high, 3 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep, so it can easily find a spot among other seasonal decorations without taking up much room. Bring it out for Halloween celebrations, leave it on a bookshelf or desk, or rebuild and display it again when spooky season rolls around next year.

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Dubbed by Walmart shoppers as “adorable,” “festive,” and “too cute,” this “fun” and “quick” build makes for “a great Halloween decoration.” One reviewer wrote, “It’s the right size for a holiday display, and something kids would enjoy building.”

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If you’re already counting down to Halloween, there’s no reason to wait until October to start having a little fun with it. Shop the LEGO Creator Halloween Pumpkin Set for $27 while it’s on sale at Walmart! 

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More than 40 years after he shot President Ronald Reagan in a delusional attempt to impress Jodie Foster, John Hinckley Jr. has some unexpected words for the actress. Hinckley appears on the Mark Joseph Show podcast on Aug. 12 when the subject turns to Foster.

"I just wish Jodie Foster well, you know," Hinckley said in an exclusive video obtained by Entertainment Weekly. "I don't really see her movies, but I wish her well, and I know she's doing quite well. And that's all I can say: I wish Jodie well, and I hope she has a good life."

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On March 30, 1981, Hinckley shot Reagan and three others outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The 25-year-old admitted that he did it to try to win Foster's love, who was then 18. A big part of Hinckley's insanity defense at trial concerned Taxi Driver, Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed film starring a then-12-year-old Foster as a prostitute. A major plotline features Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), who becomes obsessed with Betsy (Cybill Shepherd). After she rejects him, he becomes psychologically unhinged and makes plans to assassinate a politician who is running for President.

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Hinckley first became obsessed with Taxi Driver. He watched the film at least 15 times, read the book it was based on multiple times, and would listen to the soundtrack for hours. He began to identify strongly with Travis, dressing like him and taking on his likes and dislikes. Foster even admitted in her deposition that one of the letters she received from Hinckley was just like a letter her character, Iris, received from Travis in the film.

Expectations of Love

In his final letter to her, Hinckley suggested that his "historical deed" would finally earn Foster's "respect and love" and she would want to be with him. He reiterated this to Joseph.

"I thought she would, you know, after things settled down, join me wherever I was," Hinckley said. "I wasn’t sure if I was gonna be in jail or the hospital or what after things settled down. I had this notion that she was gonna join me wherever I was."

While Foster rarely speaks about the incident, she's been honest about how much it affected her life, even writing an essay in Esquire the following year titled, "Why Me?" She also admitted to People in 2024 that the traumatic events during that period are why she won't perform in live theater.

The feverish obsession that once linked a real-life assassination attempt to a Hollywood film has completely dissolved. Decades later, the grand narrative Hinckley constructed around Taxi Driver ends without drama or closure, just an aging man offering polite, distant pleasantries to an actress who remains forever linked to a history she never asked to be part of.

Detroit-style pizza has become a fan favorite for those deep-diving into the pizza world — not deep-dishing.

Domino's has taken notice, embracing the growing popularity of Detroit-style pies by trading its familiar round shape for the Motor City's signature square slices.

Dubbed "The Domino," the chain's newest creation is essentially a spitting image of its instantly recognizable logo brought to life in food form.

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While its domino-inspired design grabs attention, the bigger change is the format. The new offering moves away from the traditional party pizza, per se, by giving each diner the chance to order a personal pie with their own preferred toppings.

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"The Domino fills a gap in our portfolio," said Joe Jordan, Chief Operating Officer and President of Domino's U.S. "When everyone wants something different, traditional pizza falls short. The Domino lets every person build the exact pizza they want. It's fitting that the next generation in pizza is shaped like the logo of the No. 1 pizza company in the world. The Domino is so mouthwatering that we gave it our name!"

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According to Domino's, independent consumer testing ranked The Domino among the company's highest-rated new menu items ever. But beyond the taste, the chain is betting the broader appeal will be its personal-sized format, allowing each diner to customize their own pizza instead of settling on a shared pie — whether it's for a quick lunch, late-night fridge raids or family gatherings when everyone wants something different.

If you're curious whether the logo lookalike tastes as good as it seems, Domino's isn't making it difficult to find out. The Domino will be available beginning August 31 and is included in its Mix & Match deal, meaning customers can pair a two-topping Domino with another eligible menu item for just $6.99 each.

For decades, fans have dreamed about a potential crossover between the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the expansive galaxy of George Lucas'sStar Wars.

Now, after years of waiting, that long dreamed-of fantasy has finally become a reality, with Star Wars and Marvel officially confirming a crossover event pitting the two universes together in one oversized package.

According to the announcement from Marvel, the comic book giant is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Wars with the release of Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, a five-issue limited comic book series set to hit shelves in January 2027.

Written by Clerks filmmaker Kevin Smith and drawn by Marvel veteran David Marquez, the series will specifically find the Avengers, Spider-Man, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia teaming up to battle the sinister alliance of Doctor Doom and Darth Vader.

“On April 12th, 1977, Marvel Comics introduced readers to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars #1. Now, 50 years later, it's only fitting that the Star Wars galaxy collides with the Marvel Universe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of A New Hope,” said Michael Siglain, Creative Director of Lucasfilm Publishing, of the new comic crossover. “With Hope Assembles, Kevin Smith has written a true love letter to Star Wars, to Marvel, and to comics in general. And combined with David Marquez's incredible art, we'll see the heroes and villains of Star Wars team-up and battle with the heroes and villains of Earth-616.”

“Marvel and Star Wars’ histories have been intertwined for 50 years and continue to set the standard for storytelling across the world… and across the media landscape,” added Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker. “Lifelong lovers of both Star Wars and Marvel have a lot to look forward to as we finally bring the characters together in ways fans have been dreaming about for decades!”

As a longtime fan of both series, writer Kevin Smith similarly said the chance to pit these two blockbuster franchises together has been nothing less than a dream come true, marking a pivotal moment for audiences of Star Wars and Marvel alike.

“Back in the early ‘80s, I had a subscription to Marvel’s Star Wars comics. And as fun as it was to follow the adventures of Luke, Leia and Han, I always wished that Spider-Man or Doctor Doom could cross over into their cinematic saga,” he said. “So when the opportunity arose to actually tell that story, nobody had to Force my hand! I’m ecstatic to be writing Hope Assembles for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars! Many thanks to Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm for trusting me to fly the Falcon and the Quinjet!”