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Roland Orzabel, who has fronted the rock band Tears for Fears since 1981, gets candid about the final years of his marriage that led him to find love before his wife, Caroline, death.

The "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" singer is coming clean in his new memoir, Welcome to Your Life, about having met writer and photographer Emily Rath while still married to his first wife. The two would end up striking up a relationship before Caroline's death in July 2017 due to complications from alcoholism-related dementia and cirrhosis.

According to the singer, he saw a "clear way forward" amid his first wife's deteriorating health. He explained to Fox News Digital that he wanted to tell the candid truth and didn't want to write "something false" when it came to his relationship with Rath that many would have seen as cruel.

“I’d spent years and years with Caroline in this state,” Orzabal reflected. “It wasn’t just a year or six months. And yes, I had enough. I was shown a clear way forward.”

He added that he hoped their story would help others as "somewhere out there is someone who’s going through what you went through." In his book, he details having met Roth in October 2016 and immediately thinking "that's my wife" when he spotted her in Colorado as the band was performing at Red Rocks.

Orzabel also revealed in his memoir that he was surprised by his own thoughts towards Rath, and he was "already married" and she "looked nothing like Caroline." Even the singer admits that their 25-year age gap was tough, but they swapped numbers and their relationship started as friends.

"The truth is, I was falling in love with Emily before Caroline had died," he admitted.

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The singer and Caroline had been together since they were teens and had two children, but he admits their relationship became strained over the years as his career took off. They went through several years of marriage troubles until they settled down into a more routine life in the 2000s, and that's when Caroline changed. She would explain her mental health issues were related to menopause, but Orzabel says it got "worse and worse."

As Caroline's health worsened, multiple doctors' visits and her "slowly melting away," he began noticing signs of her excessive drinking. She would also have her good and bad moments, and while many told him to leave, he couldn't. The singer admits, "maybe I should have done something about it earlier or left. Sounds harsh."

“I was at a crossroads, a tipping point, if you like,” wrote Orzabal. “A tipping point that would redefine my life. With all the things that were going on with Caroline, with all the visits to psychiatrists, to neurologists, to hepatologists, I was falling in love with a young, healthy woman who I believed loved me too and was the opposite of what I had left at home."

Orzabel also adds that while visiting her in a psychiatric hospital, he suddenly began to see an alternate life for himself, "which is hard to do — hard to take. But I did."

Following Carline's death, the Tears for Fears singer married Rath in 2020. They welcomed their first child together in June 2025.

Neil Diamond has written some of the most recognizable songs of the past six decades, but one remains especially meaningful to the legendary singer-songwriter.

In a new interview with Billboard, Diamond has named his deeply personal 1971 hit “I Am… I Said” as his favorite song, 55 years after its release.

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"It’s hard to choose a favorite. They all ring a little bell inside me that has made them stand out and shine. They’re all my creations. But I think “I Am… I Said” is one that stands out," said Diamond.

And unlike some hits that famously came together in a matter of minutes, Diamond labored over “I Am… I Said” for four months before he was satisfied with it.

"It was tough to write and perform because it’s like an open wound and it refuses to succumb. It’s almost an exotic song because it goes to places that I never would have discussed. I could never go there until I finally opened up," the legendary singer-songwriter admitted. "There was difficulty in putting it out there, but it was very cleansing. It was painful at times to perform it. It doesn’t let me off the hook. It doesn’t say what I want to say in a way that excuses me. It’s my most vulnerable song."

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The work paid off. Released as a single on March 15, 1971, “I Am… I Said” eventually climbed to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached No. 4 in the U.K. and became a No. 1 hit in several countries, including Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.

But its commercial success only tells part of the story. There was another unusual piece to the song's origin.

Diamond had unsuccessfully auditioned for a planned movie about comedian Lenny Bruce. According to an account he later shared with author David Wild for his book "He Is... I Say: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond," trying to inhabit Bruce's character stirred up intense emotions and ultimately helped lead Diamond to therapy. It was therapy that the song emerged from.

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Out of that period came one of the most personal songs of his career.

“I Am… I Said” also earned Diamond his first Grammy Award nomination, for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.

Later that year, the song appeared on Diamond's album Stones, with the original single opening the record and a reprise closing it. Diamond would also perform a memorable version on his landmark 1972 live album Hot August Night.

More than half a century after Diamond released “I Am… I Said,” the song found its way to another generation of musicians.

In May 2025, Audrey McGraw, the youngest daughter of country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, chose “I Am… I Said” for her debut single. She was just 23 years old at the time.

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McGraw explained to iHeartRadio that her connection to the song had been immediate.

“The first time I heard this song, I felt something deep in my soul,” she said, explaining that she later sat down at the piano late one night and began making the song her own.

It's a fitting second life for a song that began as Diamond's attempt to put some of his most difficult-to-articulate feelings into words.

More than 55 years after he spent four months painstakingly writing “I Am… I Said,” the song isn't simply one of Diamond's enduring hits. It's still the one he holds closest.

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Most celebrities share an occasional awkward interaction or two with fans or critics, many of whom might make their thoughts on the performer's work achingly apparent.

Over this past weekend, such a tense interaction occurred between Scream star Matthew Lillard and an audience member who called out the actor during a horror convention in Long Beach, California.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Lillard joined Skeet Ulrich, Lee Waddell and others for a Q&A with convention attendees at the Midsummer Scream event.

During one question, Lillard stood face to face with a fan who revealed that he and the 56-year-old actor had met years prior, which, according to the fan in question, was a less than positive experience.

 “I met you a few years ago,” the fan started by saying, moving onto a story about how he tried sharing a fan theory that formed a connection between Scream and the 1995 romance film, Mad Love, starring Drew Barrymore.

Hearing the fan's explanation, the man said that Lillard responded by saying, "What were you smoking?”

“The way you made me feel...when you told me that, you kind of lost me as a fan,” the man told Lillard. “I just wanted you to know that.”

As the audience buzzed and snickered over the fan's words, Lillard briefly paused before taking the mic and saying, "What a great question," leading to further laughter from the crowd.

Humorously, from the stage, fellow Scream star Jamie Kennedy asked Lillard what exactly the ex-fan had said to him, only for Lillard to respond, “It does not matter. Next question!”

Along with his work in Scooby-Doo, Daredevil: Born Again and Fives Night at Freddy's, Lillard remains best known for his work in the Scream franchise, in which he played fan-favorite villain Stu Macher.

While his character was killed off in the original installment of the series, Lillard later reprised his role in the most recent entry in the franchise, Scream 7.

7UP is a beloved soda beverage with roots dating back to the 1920s, and today, Monday, Aug. 10, the brand announced what it's calling its "biggest flavor update" in more than 15 years.

The fizzy beverage company is "redefining the $5 billion lemon-lime category," according to a press release shared directly with Parade, by flipping the script on the flavors and moving forward with a lime-heavy flavor profile, as opposed to lemon. The reformulation puts lime at the center, "designed to strengthen the brand's distinctiveness and appeal with a new generation of drinkers." It is said to present a "brighter" taste.

Created by Charles Leiper Grigg in St. Louis, Missouri, 7UP launched in 1929 as the very first lemon-lime–flavored non-caffeinated soft drink.

“This is a bold reinvention of one of America’s most iconic soda brands for a new generation of consumers - starting with the flavor itself,” said Drew Panayiotou, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), in the news release. “7UP has an incredible legacy, but by giving lime the spotlight, we’re rewriting the rules of the lemon lime category. We are transforming a beloved heritage brand into a modern disruptor—delivering a sharper visual identity, a more refreshing taste experience, and a distinct position that attracts new users and deepens brand loyalty."

And the new flavor recipe isn't the only big change it's making.

In addition, the brand is undergoing a total design revamp, debuting a refreshed identity. 7UP Regular, 7UP Zero Sugar, Cherry 7UP, and Cherry 7UP Zero Sugar will feature a vertical logo, bolder colors, and more distinctive wrapping.

Luckily for inquiring tastebuds eager to see how considerable the taste difference actually is, the new release is already hitting store shelves. Fans can find 7UP Lime Lemon nationwide wherever 7UP products are sold, beginning in mid-August.

As Parade previously reported, earlier this year, 7UP moved into a new category, revealing its first-ever energy drink. In April, popular energy drink maker Ghost—which was recently acquired by Keurig Dr Pepper—announced the launch of Ghost Energy x 7Up, a “refreshing, nostalgic” new variety inspired by the citrusy soda.

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In general, for an action movie to be considered enjoyable, it really just needs some impressive effects and incredible stunts. However, there are several entertaining action movies that also have well-crafted scripts and career-defining performances. For instance, in August 2026, the publication Collider published a list of "the 6 most perfect action movies released since 2000."

The ranking featured acclaimed action films like 2018's Mission: Impossible - Fallout, The Bourne Ultimatum from 2007, and The Raid: Redemption from 2011. According to Collider, the "most perfect" action film of the last 26 years is the 2015 movie Mad Max: Fury Road, which stars Charlize Theron as Furiosa and Tom Hardy as the titular character.

Mad Max: Fury Road, which was directed and co-written by Mad Max co-creator George Miller, has a score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Some of the most impressive scenes in Mad Max: Fury Road are the road wars, which called for the use of stunt work. In a 2015 interview with JoBlo Movie Network, Miller shared how those intense moments got onto the big screen.

"With a movie like this, you don't defy the laws of gravity, there's no flying men or spacecraft, you have to do it old school. Real, real world vehicles, real people in the desert virtually playing it out for real," said Miller during the interview.

He clarified that the crew was "obsessed with safety" during the stunt-heavy film's production.

"When fatigue sets in and so on you can things can go really, really wrong. But we had a fantastic crew, rigging crew, special effects crew, stunt crew, our cast were up for it," said Miller while speaking to JoBlo Movie Network.

In addition, Miller said that the members of the cast, which also included Nicholas Hoult as Nux, Zoë Kravitzas Toast the Knowing, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as The Splendid Angharad, and Riley Keough as Capable, "were very athletic." He also noted that special effects had improved, making stunts safer, since the first Mad Max film, which premiered in 1979.

"The big thing compared to the old days, you can put cables on people, keep them from falling to their deaths, as it were, so you can play it out on the vehicles and it's so easy to erase those cables. And that makes a big difference," said the filmmaker, now 81.

Gillian Anderson, who rose to stardom on The X-Files, just turned 58. However, fans can barely believe it thanks to her ageless looks.

The beloved actress, 58, who rose to stardom in the role of Dana Scully alongside David Duchovny on The X-Files, is having quite a renaissance. She made waves in recent years for roles in shows like Sex Education, in which she plays a sex therapist. Last year, she released a book, Want, an anonymous collection of sex fantasies, which she edited. The anthology was so successful that Anderson recently announced a follow-up. 

In a new selfie for her 58th birthday, a blonde Anderson looks so ageless that followers were losing it over her looks. Check out the first slide below, which shows Anderson with her hair tied back and smiling for the camera.

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Fans Couldn't Believe Anderson's Ageless Looks

"i wanna age like this bro wtf," one person hilariously said.

"age like good wine omfg," another chimed in.

"Happy Birthday, Gillian! I’m proud to be your loyal fan since I was like twelve years old. My forever role model!" a sweet commenter shared.

Finding Her Worth As She Ages

Back in March, Anderson participated in L’Oréal’s Lessons of Worth campaign, which pushes back against the idea that women become invisible with age.

When you’re young, “you’re noticed, you’re needed, you’re whistled at, you’re even hit on. And then a few years later, poof, you don’t exist. You’re in the way,” Anderson shared in her campaign video. “I don’t believe that we will ever be able to change the minds of men in terms of how they perceive women and aging,” Anderson told InStyle. However, she said age has only improved her experience of herself. “I’ve never felt more alive, in my skin, clear-headed, purposeful, free of self-judgment.”

When it comes to what advice she’d give herself in her twenties and thirties, Anderson spoke candidly.

“To care less about what other people think and do more for other people,” she shared.

Check out Anderson’s campaign video below:

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Outlander star Caitríona Balfe is back on TV! The actress is transitioning from the STARZ epic romantic drama to headline the new Apple TV series Ascension from Alfonso Cuarón.

The logline for the series is as follows: Rose (Balfe) is “a relentless documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother, brilliant at uncovering others’ truths but struggling to resolve her own. When Rose begins a project on a mysterious 20th-century cult known as the Church of Ascension, she finds unexpected refuge in its teachings – until she discovers something far more insidious beneath.”

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Cuarón has been working on the series, inspired by the novel Last Days by Adam Nevill, for years and will serve as co-writer on the series along with his brother Carlos Cuarón, as well as Natalie Erika James and Christian White, with all four executive producing. Balfe will also executive produce in addition to starring.

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This marks Balfe’s second collaboration with Apple TV. The first is a role in the upcoming original film Tenzing, which also stars Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe. Tenzing follows Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay and New Zealand climber Edmund Hillary as they overcome political tension, class divides, and dangerous weather to achieve the first successful summit of Mount Everest during the 1953 British expedition.

“So proud to be a part of this stunning film,” Balfre posted on Instagram of Tenzing. “I got to return to my favourite place in the world and met the most wonderful people.”

Balfe received four Golden Globe nominations for her work on Outlander. Her film credits include Belfast (which earned her another Golden Globe nod), Ford v. Ferrari, Now You See Me, and The Amateur and The Cut.

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If you're already counting down to fall, Walmart has a new arrival that's sure to catch the eye of anyone who loves a little pumpkin charm. The Better Homes & Gardens Figural Pumpkin Stoneware Baking Dish is a festive fall find that can go straight from the oven to the table. 

Right now, this elegant baking dish is just $19 at Walmart. Its warm cream glaze gives it a cozy autumn look that's perfect for serving everything from apple crisp and cinnamon rolls to a Thanksgiving side. And when you're not using it to bake, its sculpted pumpkin shape makes it easy to work into your fall decor. One shopper says it's a "great stoneware pan" that can also double as a "centerpiece." 

Better Homes & Gardens Figural Pumpkin Stoneware Baking Dish, $19 at Walmart

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Measuring 10 by 13 inches, this roomy baking dish has plenty of space for a hearty casserole, pie, or batch of dinner rolls. The durable stoneware distributes heat evenly for consistent baking and is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, the dish is microwave- and dishwasher-safe, making it easy to reheat leftovers and clean up after baking.

One of its biggest appeals is that you don't have to hide it away once dinner is served. The pumpkin design looks right at home on a fall tablescape, whether you leave it empty or fill it with gourds, pine cones, or other autumn accents or candies.

Shoppers are already imagining all the ways they can use it. One called it "great to use for baking or as an accent piece," while another said it will be "such a cute dish to serve pastries the entire fall." A third shopper was even more enthusiastic, calling it "literally to die for" and the "perfect addition to kick off the spooky season."

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At just $19, it's an easy way to give your kitchen a fall refresh without spending a fortune. Head to Walmart to grab the Better Homes & Gardens Figural Pumpkin Stoneware Baking Dish before it sells out!

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Critical opinion over best-selling author J.K. Rowling has shifted repeatedly over the years, with many of the writer's fans and foremost collaborators taking a complex view of her personal views towards the transgender community.

Most recently, for example, actress Bel Powley fiercely disagreed with Rowling's stance on the sensitive topics, making her feelings clear in a recent interview withThe Telegraph.

“I strongly disagree with J.K. Rowling’s views on gender," the actress, who has been cast in HBO's new Harry Potter TV series, told the outlet. "I think that the trans community deserve safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance.”

As much as the actress said she disagreed with Rowling's views on gender, she also reiterated her love for the author's work on the Harry Potter series, referring to herself as an avid fan of the books.

"But I love Harry Potter," she continued. "I grew up with the books. I am from that first generation of readers and, again, I love magic and spookiness.”

Powley joins the cast of HBO's Harry Potter as Petunia Dursley, the emotionally abusive aunt to young Harry Potter. Powley joins a long cast list of exceptional talents, including John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid, among many others.

While many fans remain excited about the new series, others have expressed skepticism about Rowling's involvement in the project, with the British writer currently slated to serve as an executive producer on the show.

Over the years, Rowling has regularly found herself in the center of controversy for her polarizing statements on the transgender community, as shared by The Week.

Previously, several stars set to appear in the HBO adaptation of Harry Potter have spoken about Rowling's statements, with John Lithgow sharing his thoughts about the controversy on an episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour.

“The reasons to do it were much, much stronger than the reasons to protest against what Rowling has done and said,” said Lithgow, who is set to play Dumbledore in the new series. “I do disagree with much of it, much of it I think has been twisted and misrepresented, and she has doubled down on it at her own cost.”

There's something to be said about the food that fuels you through the ups and downs of life. From celebratory staples to the meals that get you through tough financial times, you can always point to a few favorites that stick by your side through it all.

Case in point: a good deli sandwich and a bag of chips. Easy to grab in a pinch and guaranteed to fill you up, nothing beats this tried-and-tested generational combo. And if you're looking for a new way to enjoy one of lunch's most iconic pairings, consider Trader Joe's new $3 Deli Sandwich Style Potato Chips a perfect tribute.

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Deli Sandwich Style Potato Chips, $2.99 at Trader Joe's

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Only here for a limited time, Trader Joe's Deli Sandwich Style Potato Chips are an appropriate add to any summer grocery haul. Easily snackable on their own but better fitting as a companion to your favorite cold cut sandwich, it was a welcomed surprise to spot them at my local in a seven-ounce bag for just $2.99. 

Promising a complementary marriage of two of the most commonly purchased-together items at the deli counter, this bag comes packed with seasonings that evoke notes of smoky ham, dill pickle, sharp cheese and zesty mustard. Backed by a kettle-cooked crispy texture and a unique shape from chip to chip, all it takes is opening the bag for the first time and catching a whiff of its aroma to know you've made a good purchase.

The Best Way to Enjoy Trader Joe's Deli Sandwich Style Potato Chips

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While it's pretty obvious how anyone would approach eating a bag of chips, I can admit that opening this one is a dangerously slippery slope if you're hoping to avoid downing the entire bag in one sitting. However, for fans of Boy Meets World, I'm from the Cory Matthews school of sandwich-making: piling an obscene amount of chips directly on top of my sandwich and giving it a good smash before digging in.

That said, they are also surprisingly sturdy enough for dipping, so if you'd rather have them on the side or simply on their own, you can easily pair them with salsa, guacamole and creamier dips like French onion or dill pickle. They can even make for a zesty addition to school lunches, a crispy companion to an appetizer spread or an impromptu stand-in for breadcrumbs atop a summer casserole.

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Would I Buy Them Again?

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At $3 a bag, you really can't go wrong adding these chips to your basket. In fact, I'm going back this week to stock up before they're completely sold out. As a standalone snack, Trader Joe's definitely hit the nail on the head when it comes to combining quintessential deli flavors into one satisfyingly crunchy, kettle-cooked chip. 

Would I buy them again? Absolutely. Should you race to your local Trader Joe's and snag a bag while they're still on the shelves? I certainly wouldn't tell you not to. They're criminally affordable, dangerously zesty and, dare I say, one of the better Trader Joe's chip releases since Ghost Pepper Potato Chips. Take that with a grain of salt, of course, and try them for yourself before getting back to me with your thoughts on the comparison.

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Family Affair was one of the most beloved sitcoms on TV all the way through the 60s and 70s, but Kathy Garver recalls the eerie moment when her co-star Anissa Jones' mother asked her to help her daughter months before her death.

Jones was only six years old when she began her acting career in commercials before being cast in CBS's Family Affair when she was eight. She played the title role of Buffy Davis, one of the orphaned children Brian Keith's leading character tries to raise after his on-screen brother's death.

The sitcom was a hit that ran for five seasons and produced 138 episodes during its run. Jones was 12 when the sitcom came to an end in 1971 and would die years later in 1976 at the age of 18.

In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Garver looks back at working with Jones and the plea her mother made one day. On screen, Garver played Jones' on-screen sister, 15-year-old Cissy, and remembers having attended her co-star's 18th birthday.

“I remember going to her 18th birthday party, and her mom coming up to me and saying, ‘I wish you’d spend more time with Anissa because she’s in the wrong crowd,’” recalled Garver.

“I said that I’d love to. I was leaving the next day to go back east to do the musical My Fair Lady. I’d be gone for two months, but as soon as I got back, absolutely. We were very close. She spent the night at my house a couple times.”

Unknown to her, it would be one of the last times she would ever see Jones, and her mother's plea would lead to heartache. Jones' birthday and the conversation occurred in March, with the actor dying a few months later in August of a drug overdose. According to reports, she was found dead after a night of partying with her boyfriend and others in a beachside home belonging to a friend's father.

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Authorities determined the parties' guests ranged from 12 to 22 years old, and Jones' death was ruled an accident. An investigation that had already begun before her death led authorities to arrest Dr. Don Carlos Moshos for illegally prescribing Seconal, a barbiturate, to the actor. Moshos was charged with 11 offenses, with his murder charges dropped before his death.

“These drugs kill people,” Garver said. “It’s just so sad. We’ve lost so many of the child stars because of the drugs, and there’s no one there [to support them].”

The Family Affair actor explains the "emotional and psychological" impact that stardom at a young age causes. Having herself begun acting at seven years old, she explains that amid young actors trying to find their identity and being pushed from the spotlight, they are thrust "into a ‘Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing? [scenario ,]."

“They go to the drugs and the groups that are happy to have them be there," she adds. Jones' brother Paul would also die from a drug overdose at the age of 24 in 1984.

In 1972, the youngest of the Osmond brothers hit the No. 1 spot on the charts — at just nine years old.

Jimmy Osmondreleased "Long Haired Lover From Liverpool" under his previous stage name of Little Jimmy Osmond in the United States on Mar. 25, 1972. The song, which was written by Christopher Kingsley and produced by Mike Curb and Perry Botkin Jr., was originally recorded and released by Kingsley in 1969, but it wasn't the success that he had hoped.

The company that distributed the original single was the same company that the Osmond Brothers were signed to. Per Gold Radio, after hearing the track, Jimmy's mom suggested to the label that he record his own version of the song as his first solo single.

A United Kingdom release followed, timed to the brothers' U.K. tour, when Osmondmania had really taken a hold across the pond. Jimmy's cover of "Long Haired Lover From Liverpool" entered the U.K. charts in Nov. 1972 and claimed the top spot on the Official Singles Chart on Dec. 23, 1972. That year, the track took the coveted Christmas No. 1 spot — a huge deal in the U.K. music world.

"Long Haired Lover From Liverpool" stayed on top for five weeks, with Jimmy making history for the accomplishment.

At just nine years and eight months old, he earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest person ever to reach No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart. Per the Liverpool Echo, by 2009, the single had sold 998,000 copies.

"I had no idea, and I didn’t know what the song was about," Jimmy admitted to U.K. Music Reviews. "The song was really about The Beatles."

He reflected on the song's recording: "The family then went on to have hits with One Bad Apple, Yo-Yo, and Down By The Lazy River, and my mother didn’t want me to be left behind. She and our record producer Mike Curb found this song and I recorded it, and it just became, to this day, one of the biggest-selling records ever. And it’s funny, but I love to rub that in."

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If you grew up with the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise like I did, the original Star Trek has been a familiar and welcome source of optimism for decades. And although many of the actors who first pulled on those Starfleet uniforms are gone now, the surviving members of the original cast are revisiting that optimism one more time by coming together to tell their story.

The film is titled The Sixty-Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World, and it will open exclusively in Regal cinemas across the United States on October 9. The documentary hasWilliam Shatner, the original Captain Kirk, as an executive producer and interview subject. He is joined by George Takei and Walter Koenig, the two other living members of the show's founding ensemble. Shatner, now 95, last played Kirk on screen in 1994's Star Trek Generations, and his part here is as much steward as subject.

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Star Trek premiered on NBCon September 8, 1966, with an episode called "The Man Trap," (a milestone being celebrated by Noah Wild and the cast of The Pitt). The series lasted only three seasons before finding a second life in syndication. The show nearly ended after its second season, saved by a fan letter-writing campaign that convinced NBC its audience was larger than the ratings showed. The documentary traces that origin and the decades that followed, promising a behind-the-scenes account that, in the words of its official synopsis, proves "truth is indeed stranger than science-fiction."

Behind the camera is Mark A. Altman, the writer and director who wrote the definitive book on the subject with his 2016 oral history The Fifty-Year Mission. "This film is a love letter to Star Trek," Altman said in a statement, framing the theatrical release as a birthday gift to fans. The Fifty-Year Mission earned a reputation as a candid, unvarnished account, and the film's website tallies more than 50 stars, creatives and fans among its voices. The interview roster stretches across every era, with Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden and Denise Crosby from The Next Generation, Nana Visitor from Deep Space Nine, Robert Picardo from Voyager, and Ethan Peck and Christina Chong from Strange New Worlds. Gene Roddenberry's son, Rod, appears as well.

The timing arrives at a somewhat odd time for Trek fans. There are no new series or films in active production and Strange New Worlds is winding down with a shortened final season. Producer Michael S. Broder of Galaxie Pictures said the Regal run will bring "key Star Trek talent" into theaters for live Q&A sessions, and La-La-Land Records is releasing the soundtrack. The anniversary itself falls on September 8, with the documentary following about a month behind it.

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Fan-favorite diner-style restaurant franchise Denny's is making the end of summer a little sweeter with a range of deals for guests. Every week this month, the chain is offering deals and/or discounts, from bonus points for rewards members to free items and more.

Beginning tomorrow, Aug. 11, all Denny's Rewards customers will earn 3x BoothBucks on all dinner and late-night items, which equates to 30 BoothBucks for every dollar spent (getting guests that much closer to the Booth Reward for 600 BoothBucks, which unlocks free menu items like a milkshake, stack of pancakes, onion rings, brownie sundae and more).

Later this week, on Aug. 13, yet another deal is being added to the mix, giving guests who spend $40 or more on dinner or late-night menu items $10 off their final bill. Both offers are valid until Aug. 18. Finally, from Aug. 19 until the end of the month, all orders of $15 or more will come with a choice of a free beverage or side.

In addition to these limited-time deals, Denny's offers a number of other discounts and deals to guests throughout the year, including a free menu item of choice for new Denny's Rewards members and special rewards for birthdays. Rewards members also get access to exclusive deals and promos.

Additional ongoing deals and discounts include up to two free kid's entrées from the kids menu per adult entrée purchase of $6 or more for dine-in guests at participating locations and 15% off an entire check up to $10 for AARP members who scan their membership cards in the restaurant at participating locations.

Denny's lovers should also keep an eye out for other limited-time perks and menu items, such as the company's recent partnership with Texas band Live Without, which brought about the mosh pit-inspired Mozz Pit Burger that was available from April 29 to June 2 this year.

Baylen Out Loud star Colin Dooley shared a heartfelt moment with Baylen Dupree's dad, Allen Dupree, at their wedding rehearsal, despite their past disagreements.

Ahead of the Tuesday, Aug. 11 episode, TLC shared an exclusive sneak peek of the tender interaction between the groom and his father-in-law.

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"I was even getting emotional during the rehearsal," Colin, 26, said during a candid conversation with Allen. "It's pretty amazing, just having everyone here all in one place. Like, that doesn't really happen a whole lot."

To that, Baylen's father shared, "These are people in your life that, they love you. I want you guys to enjoy every second of it."

Allen then joked, "After that horse took a s--t today, I don't think it gets any more real than a horse taking a s--t at your wedding."

Colin admitted, "I was completely surprised that we got a horse, too. Because I completely gave the horse up so that we could afford that dress of Baylen's."

'Baylen Out Loud': Colin & Allen Share Heartfelt Moment at Wedding Rehearsal (Exclusive Clip) (1:42)

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That revelation prompted Allen to praise his son-in-law's selflessness.

"What people would think is a simple, I would say sacrifice—it's not always simple, right?" he pointed out. "Because it's something that you lost, something that means something to you on your day. And I'm proud of you, man. Because for what it's worth, for me, you're doing a f--king great job, kid."

After Colin thanked Allen and told him that his comment "means a lot," Allen discussed the gesture with producers.

"You know, despite our disagreements towards future planning in life, my biggest expectation for Colin this whole time is to love my daughter. Love her for who she is," the doting father explained. "And over the last year, there has been a couple of moments that Colin has decided to give up something from himself for my kid. And it's extremely honorable. And as a father, that is who I truly want for my daughter."

Catch new episodes of Baylen Out Loud on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on TLC and streaming the next day on HBO Max.

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Ariana Grande's latest single, "Petal", has quickly garnered a somewhat divided response among fans and critics alike.

While many listeners complimented the song and its accompanying music video for Grande's vocals, others have expressed worry over Grande's physical appearance, most especially in regards to her ongoing weight loss.

Model, author and body positivity activist Charli Howard, for example, offered harsh words for Grande's management team, sharing a striking statement on Grande's physical appearance in a recent Instagram post.

"I don’t speak about my previous eating disorders much anymore - I have come on leaps and bounds since then - but weight loss still lingers at the back of my mind, especially as I have gained weight over the last 18 months," Howard started by saying.

"I think it’s vital we discuss imagery/videos/content like these and the damage they can - and will - have on women and girls. WHAT YOU SEE HERE IS NOT NORMAL," she continued. "What I see is someone in desperate need of hospitalization and care, and while I know it’s often impossible to help someone at this stage of anorexia, there HAS to be an immediate intervention."

"I think it is absolutely appalling, from both a moral and capitalistic standpoint, to have released these videos and an album when this person needs psychiatric help and hospitalization," she went on to say. "The teams involved should be absolutely ashamed. What’s disappointing is that it takes teams - often hundreds - of people to approve videos like these and get them over the line. Each and every one of you, including her family and management, are enabling this person and encouraging her illness when she needs help."

"I truly, truly hope she gets the help that she so desperately needs," Howard finished. "We do not need a repeat of the early 2000s. We need to support & help this woman; give her rest and time to recover instead of putting her on stage; and remove this content immediately."

Musician Patti Austin is well known for her chart-topping tracks that have earned her many accolades throughout her career, and today, Aug. 10, 2026, she celebrates her 76th birthday.

Born Aug. 10, 1950 in Harlem, N. Y., Austin started singing as a toddler, making her live debut at four years old and signing her first record deal just a year later at the age of five.

According to reports, late music legends Quincy Jonesand Dinah Washington were Austin's self-proclaimed godparents, with Austin frequently collaborating with the pair during her decades-long career.

Both Washington and Jones helped Austin's career get off the ground, with Washington encouraging her to perform live for the first time.

She first worked with Jones in the late 1970s, featuring as a vocalist on several songs from his 1978 album, Sounds... and Stuff Like That!!. In 1981, Austin was signed to Jones' record label, Qwest Records. The same year, she released her fourth studio album, and the first under her new label, Every Home Should Have One, which pushed her into the mainstream.

Every Home Should Have One yielded the chart-topping hit, a duet with then-label mate James Ingram titled "Baby Come To Me." The track took the top spot on theBillboard Hot 100, where it stayed for two weeks.

Over 40 years since its release, the track is still a beloved favorite among fans.

"This song right HERE! I remember being a young kid and loving this song so much. Then, to learn that James was from the area made it even better," one Reddit user wrote. "This song is a classic that will forever be played. Both vocals were nothing short of amazing."

"Two very different types of voices, her voice so smooth and his coming together so seamlessly," mused a second. "And Quincy's production is flawless and tight (the usual)."

The follow-up to her first duet with Ingram, "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" was featured in the 1982 movie Best Friends and was nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards. In 2008, Austin won her first Grammy Award forAvant Gershwin, with the critically acclaimed record winning "Best Jazz Vocal Album."

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Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has shared some new insights into his upcoming solo album.

The record, which was recorded at Dave Grohl‘s Studio 606 in Northridge, Los Angeles, is set to arrive in 2027, per NME. In a new interview, Dickinson gave a major update on what fans can expect from the untitled album, which follows his 2024 solo release, The Mandrake Project.

"It’s kind of standalone. There’s one song that has a bit of something to do with 'Mandrake'," the '80s rocker explained in his VSX Project interview. "Now, the album is heavy as shit. I’m not digging into 'Mandrake.' I think 'Mandrake' has a life now on a comic book level, so it can just go on the basis of story and everything else. I don’t need to associate music with it unless it’s a really good idea."

Dickinson also noted that the forthcoming record will not be a direct repeat of The Mandrake Project, explaining that he aims to make all of his solo music sound different.

"I try to not repeat - not because it's bad. You want to move on and put different nuances on things," he said.

Dickinson continued, "Music is something which you try not to stick too much of a format, but you are still within a particular… I’m within a particular style, for sure. But I try and vary it as much as I can."

The album was recorded throughout Jan. and Feb. 2026, with Brendan Duffey producing. On Feb. 1, 2026, fans were given a behind-the-scenes look, thanks to Dickinson and Grohl's friend, rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto.

"Arrived at Dave Grohl’s studio right as Bruce was doing some final vocals to his new album," he wrote in an Instagram caption. "He finished and came out to chat/hang a little but then asked if I wanted to hear a few of the songs...umm, YEA!!"

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Touching on the album's sound, he said, "I must say besides the fact that he is still singing at the top of his game, the songs, performances, and the overall vibe I got from all was beyond impressive, I think this outing will be one of his strongest ever outside of the Maiden camp."

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The Real Housewives of Orange County star Jeana Keough is undergoing treatment for tongue cancer.

On Thursday, Aug. 6, Keough's daughter Kara Bosworth, shared an update on her mom.

"Jeana finished her last radiation treatment yesterday, and we were informed that these next two weeks will be the roughest on her physically—as the chemo and radiation are compounding and her body will be at its weakest point," Bosworth wrote on the GoFundMe that's been set up to help Keough with her bills. "The radiation burns have now made it to the outer skin on her neck and even putting medicated cream on the area with the gentlest of touches causes her wincing pain."

Bosworth highlighted a couple of positive developments. First, her mom is no longer losing weight as she's being fed via a feeding tube, which Bosworth notes she can "feed her in the dark while she sleeps." Also, despite being in excruciating pain, Keough has been able to swallow small sips of water, which is an "important" aspect of her recovery.

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Bosworth has asked the public for prayers as her mother embarks on the next steps in her cancer journey.

Though Keough hasn't posted to social media in recent weeks, her RHOC co-star Tamra Judge recently shared a photo of Keough along with some words of support.

"We love you, Momma Jeana," Judge wrote. "Keeping you in our prayers every step of the way. If you’re able to support her, the GoFundMe link is in my story and in my bio. Every donation, no matter the size, truly helps."

Keough will turn 71 in September.

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Brad Pitt's ongoing turmoil with Angelina Jolie and their family has been at the center of media attention for years, with the F1 actor revealing there was once a "little period" when he understood suicide.

In a new interview with Esquire, Pitt opened up about his estrangement from his family without going too far into detail. The actor's reflection comes as he continues to navigate the complicated aftermath of his split from Jolie that was finalized in 2024. Media outlets have even reported on a majority of his children going through the legal process of dropping his name.

The 62-year-old clarified he was "never suicidal in any way" and it "was just not my makeup." Despite this, he went through a patch in his life with "kid stuff" and "family stuff" that ultimately led him to darker thoughts.

“Anyway, I’ve never been suicidal except for one little period. And in that one little period, I just thought—I just couldn’t—just didn’t see a way out. The pain was so oppressive that—I wasn’t going to act on this, but I could feel—I could feel the cold steel of the bullet in my head, and it felt like relief," he explained.

“And I thought, ‘Oh, okay, now I understand’—I understand suicide, in the sense that it’s just relief. It’s just looking for relief from the pain. But I also think we have incredible survival instincts. And for me, that immediately kicked in, but it was just . . .”

Pitt adds that "this s--- ain’t easy" and alludes to being someone who has "won the lottery." When asked if his new outlook was based on issues with his kids or family, he simply said "family stuff" and "we could leave it at that."

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The Fury actor does reveal that one of his afflictions is that he's a "congenital optimist," and it's often worked in his favor. He admits that his friend and director David Fincher would say that he looks at the glass half full, but "it’s half full of urine.”

When asked how someone climbs out of difficult or dark times, Pitt commented, "I don’t see it as climbing out of it. It’s going through it and trying and trying and trying and trying to the point of exhaustion and then trying again. I don’t want to ignore the place where you run up against the wall. But I just one day woke up, and it just felt a little sunnier and the air felt a little sweeter. Just microdoses of it.”

In the interview, Pitt also revealed to no longer being sober, as it was brought up when drinks were offered. He admits that he can have a glass of wine, but must remain "professional" about it.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.