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1984 No. 1 Hit, Written for 'Purple Rain,' Ranked Among Best Rock Songs of All Time
Prince and the Revolution, the funk-rock backing band of the iconic singer, delivered some of the most unforgettable songs, including the 1984 track “Let’s Go Crazy.”
More than four decades after its debut, the song continues to cement its place in music history while underscoring its major significance to the album Purple Rain.
In a list released by Entertainment Weekly, the publication named the 25 greatest rock songs of all time.
Based on criteria that included “desert-island quality,” being “boundary-breakers” and “standing the test of time,” or remaining relevant years after their release, “Let’s Go Crazy” was listed alongside timeless tracks such as The Clash’s “London Calling,” Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime” and more.
Prince and the Revolution during the 1984 Purple Rain TourThe publication praised Prince and The Revolution's song for its clever lyrics, theatrical opening and explosive musicianship, as well as its enduring message about life and death, all of which helped make it an exceptional rock song.
The Purple Rain Classic Used a Clever Metaphor to Deliver Its Deeper Message“Let’s Go Crazy” served as the opening track on Prince and the Revolution’s phenomenal album Purple Rain.
With more than 25 million copies sold worldwide, major Grammy wins and a dominant run on the Billboard charts, the 1984 hit was among the album’s chart-topping singles that helped propel Prince to major superstardom.
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♬ original sound - 80s.music.lovesongWritten by Prince, the late music icon revealed in a 1997 interview that the song was a symbolic representation of the battle between Christ and Satan.
“As I wrote it, ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ was about God and the de-elevation of sin,” the late icon shared via Far Out Magazine. “But the problem was that religion as a subject is taboo in pop music. People think that the records they release have got to be hip, but what I need to do is to tell the truth.”
He later explained revising the words and using “elevator” as a metaphor for the force that could bring people down.
“I had to change the words up because you couldn’t say God on the radio,” he said, adding, “And ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ was God to me. It was: Stay happy, stay focused, and you can beat the elevator. Are we gonna let the elevator bring us down? Oh no, let's go!”
As for the introduction, the song’s spoken-word opening has also been linked to the influence of “Godfather of Funk,” George Clinton, who was known for his eccentric and liberating dramatic monologue style, which Prince incorporated into the song's intro.
Lo and behold, the result became one of the most famous spoken intros in pop history, featuring a funeral-like organ as Prince delivers a spoken “eulogy” for life itself.
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Gisele Bündchen's Toddler Is Already Learning Her Best Fitness Habit
Kids really do mimic everything we do and Gisele Bündchen's youngest child is already showing that he has picked up one of Mom's favorite habits.
The supermodel recently shared a sweet moment of her toddler son joining her for a workout, and fans couldn't get enough of her adorable mini-me.
According to PEOPLE, Bündchen shared the photo on Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 8, offering a rare glimpse into her life with her youngest child. In the image, she is exercising on the deck of a yacht while her son mimics her movements, bending down beside her with his hands on the workout equipment.
Bündchen's post was more than just a cute mother-son moment. It also offered a glimpse into her philosophy on parenting and the importance of leading by example. It's a small moment, but Bündchen framed it as a meaningful one. "It's so sweet to see how little they are when they start watching and emulating what we do," she wrote in both English and Portuguese. "They're learning from us even when we don't realize it."
That idea (that children absorb far more from what they see than what they're told) clearly resonated with the supermodel. "Moments like this remind me that my actions matter more than what I say, because so much of who they're becoming is shaped by the example they see every day," she continued. "What a gift and a beautiful responsibility it is to be a mom.
View this post on InstagramBündchen, 46, welcomed her youngest child with husband Joaquim Valente in February 2025. She is also mom to 16-year-old son Benjamin and 13-year-old daughter Vivian, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady.
The model has previously spoken about how much she values being present with her children, telling Vogue France in 2025 that being home with them and enjoying their time together was “priceless.”
While her toddler may be a little young for a serious workout routine, his enthusiasm for copying Mom is touching. And Bündchen's message goes beyond exercise: Sometimes, teaching children healthy habits starts simply with leading by example. It's a lesson her littlest workout buddy seems to be learning already.
The 9 Best Bags for Every Type of Disney Park Day
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After taking multiple trips to Disney Parks this year as a travel editor, I’ve learned that the bag you carry can completely make or break your trip. Between Orlando heat, Paris chill, and logging over 20,000 steps a day, having the right bag for the occasion is key. On full-blown ride days packed with Lightning Lanes, bringing a backpack you can stash in a locker makes total sense, but a park-hopping day or seasonal after-hours event calls for something much lighter—you want just the right amount of bag without weighing you down. After testing all kinds of styles—from slings to backpacks—these nine winning bags stood out as lightweight, comfortable, surprisingly roomy, and budget-friendly.
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Vera Bradley Springbrook Sling CrossbodyVera Bradley
Sitting right under my arm and holding all my essentials, this lightweight Vera Bradley sling is my top pick for typical park days. For me, the perfect bag is total second nature: easy to tuck to your side on rides and effortless to grab things from on the go. The only small drawback is the lack of a water bottle holder, but I easily loop my bottle handle around the strap if necessary—or just stick to my usual Joffrey's cold brew!
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Calpak Luka Crescent BagCalpak
For the Disney park-goer who loves coordinating outfits, this pearlescent pink crossbody from Calpak is ideal for matching any Minnie, Daisy or Disney Princess-inspired look. While it's on the smaller side—meaning you'll have to stick to the essentials—Calpak's signature puffy material and reinforced strap make it ridiculously comfortable to carry.
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Securtex Jet Set Anti-Theft Crescent SlingBaggallini
Baggallini truly thought of everything with its anti-theft collection—I love this bag. Thanks to its slim, streamlined design, it sits flat against your body (and can even be worn under a layer) so it never feels bulky during long park days. Plus, built-in features like slash-resistant material, locking zippers, RFID protection, cut-resistant straps, and a hidden AirTag pocket give you total peace of mind when your head is buried in your phone booking Lightning Lanes and dining reservations.
Shop it at Baggallini!Transit Quilted Sling BagQuince
On rope-drop-to-fireworks days—or whenever you’re carrying gear for the whole squad—this ultra-roomy oversized sling from Quince is a total life-saver. With an exterior pocket, a spacious interior compartment, and a secure back zip pocket, you’ve got plenty of space for the essentials plus a poncho, windbreaker, or souvenir (which I almost always end up with by mid-afternoon). You can easily tuck in sunscreen, a water bottle, sunglasses, and a hat, too. Best of all, it's water-repellent, so you can hop on splashy rides without worrying about your phone getting soaked.
Shop it at Quince!Vera Bradley Disney Lorman Sling Backpack
In my book, Vera Bradley can do no wrong when it comes to comfortable design, and this Disney collab is easily the cutest over-the-shoulder sling in just the right size. With two roomy compartments, it easily holds a "bus AC layer"—as I like to call it—plus a wallet, phone, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses. It sits snugly in the front or back and stays super comfortable through long, hot afternoons waiting in standby lines.
Béis
Full disclosure: I haven't tested this one in the parks yet since it's a brand-new Béis x Disney release, but it's high on my wishlist. At just $68 from travel brand Béis, this plaid 2-in-1 design starts as a sleek crossbody with two compartments, then expands into a full backpack when you inevitably leave World of Disney with a haul. With its autumn vibe, it's the ultimate bag for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or a day around EPCOT's Food & Wine.
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The North Face Women's Isabella SlingThis one is a lifesaver when you need space for an extra layer, a couple of power banks, or even a small iPad. Its dual compartments hold a ton without feeling bulky or awkward against your body. The padded strap does a great job distributing weight across your chest so heavier loads won't weigh one side down. Overall, it’s just a great-looking bag—and right now, it’s under $40 on Amazon.
Shop it on Amazon!Transit Quilted Phone CrossbodyIf you're a Disney Vacation Club member with the luxury of popping in for a quick park-hop or special events like Moonlight Magic, you can leave your heavy gear back at the villa. This sleek crossbody is like your favorite puffer jacket turned into a bag—lightweight, compact, and super functional. It carries just enough room for the absolute basics without weighing you down, featuring a secure zippered compartment to keep your phone safe and an adjustable strap for hands-free fun.
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Is Coleman's $199 Snap 'n Go Collapsible Hard Cooler Worth It? I Put It to the Test To Find Out
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As someone who has spent years working as a culinary media producer, and proudly calls herself a professional food schlepper, I have accumulated more coolers than the average person. My garage is packed with them in every size imaginable: giant hard coolers for beach days, rolling coolers for events, insulated tote bags for grocery hauls and everything in between and all with varying price tags. They all serve a purpose, but they all have two things in common: they both keep things cold and they take up a ton of space.
So when I spotted the Coleman Snap 'n Go Collapsible Hard Cooler at a creator and press event showcasing new products, I genuinely stopped in my tracks. A hard-sided cooler that folds down to one-third of its size? It almost didn't seem possible.
The idea immediately made me think beyond my own garage. Apartment dwellers, campers with limited storage, people with small SUVs or trunks, tailgaters and anyone who hates sacrificing storage space for a bulky cooler could all benefit from something like this. It felt like one of those products that solves a problem most of us have simply accepted.
The clever design only matters if the cooler actually performs. So I put the 35-quart collapsible Coleman Snap 'n Go through a real-world 48-hour ice retention test to see whether this foldable hard-sided cooler is just a cool party trick, or a legitimate replacement for a traditional hard cooler.
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What Is the Coleman Snap 'n Go Collapsible Hard Cooler?The Coleman Snap 'n Go Collapsible Hard Cooler does exactly what its name promises. With a few quick clicks, it transforms from a full-size hard cooler into a compact package that's roughly one-third of its original height, making storage dramatically easier than a traditional cooler.
Unlike soft coolers that sacrifice insulation, this is still a hard-sided cooler designed for camping, tailgating, road trips and backyard entertaining. It features rigid insulated walls, sturdy latches and a removable flexible interior liner that compresses as the cooler folds down, then stretches back into place when expanded.
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Shop It at ColemanShop It on AmazonOnce assembled, it feels remarkably similar to a standard hard cooler. When you're done using it, the walls collapse neatly, allowing it to slide under a bed, fit in the trunk of a small car or tuck into a garage shelf without monopolizing valuable storage space.
While I tested the 35-quart option, it's also available in a 45-quart size ($219.99) on Coleman's site and on Amazon, as well as a 55-quart size on Amazon ($239.99).
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The 48-Hour Ice Retention TestTo find out whether the Coleman Snap 'n Go could live up to its performance claims, I ran a simple day-in-my-life test.
I covered the bottom of the cooler with ice, added several cold cans of soda and left it sitting on my kitchen floor, where the temperature stayed between 70 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit for two full days. I avoided opening it so I could better evaluate its ability to retain ice over time.
Here's how it performed.
24 Hours In: State of the Ice vs. Water RatioCourtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
After 24 hours, I was pretty shocked to open the cooler and find that every last piece of ice had completely melted. Not a single cube was left floating. At first I assumed everything inside would be warm, but that wasn't the case. The meltwater was still incredibly cold, and every drink I pulled out was thoroughly chilled, as if it had been sitting on fresh ice. While the cooler didn't retain solid ice for the full day, it did an impressive job maintaining a cold internal temperature and keeping its contents refreshingly cold.
48 Hours In: Are the Drinks Still Cold?Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma
By the 48-hour mark, the drinks inside were still pleasantly cold, which was impressive considering all of the ice had melted the day before. That said, the water inside the cooler had warmed noticeably compared to the 24-hour check. While the cooler was still doing a solid job keeping beverages chilled, it was clear that its cooling performance was beginning to taper off.
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Setup and Portability: How Well Does the 'Snap' Mechanism Work?This ended up being one of my favorite parts of the entire experience.
I expected setting up a collapsible hard cooler to be awkward or require a bit of muscle, but the Snap 'n Go mechanism was surprisingly intuitive. Within seconds, the walls clicked into place and felt secure. Folding it back down was just as easy.
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The cooler isn't lightweight, but honestly, neither is any quality hard cooler. It felt comparable to other premium coolers I've used and never struck me as excessively heavy, but I was surprised at the weight of the cooler when it's folded down.
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What really impressed me was how little space it occupied once collapsed. Instead of wrestling with another oversized cooler taking over the garage, I could easily imagine storing this under a bed, in an RV compartment or keeping it in the trunk year-round for grocery runs or road trips.
Does the Collapsible Design Compromise Durability?One of the biggest questions people seem to have about the Coleman Snap 'n Go is whether the folding design makes it weaker or prone to leaking and fortunately, that wasn't my experience at all.
The cooler is solid once it's locked into place. The flexible interior liner expands when the cooler is open and compresses neatly when it's folded down. It's also completely removable, which makes cleaning much easier than many traditional hard coolers.
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Most importantly, throughout my entire test, I didn't experience any leaks whatsoever. Even as the ice melted, the cooler remained watertight.
For a product with moving parts, I walked away much more confident in its durability than I expected.
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Coleman Snap 'n Go vs. Traditional Hard CoolersIf your biggest priority is maximum ice retention for week-long camping trips, ultra-premium traditional hard coolers may still have the edge. But for most people, that's not the deciding factor.
Where the Coleman Snap 'n Go truly stands out is convenience. Traditional hard coolers are bulky even when they're empty. They take up valuable garage space, are awkward to store and often end up becoming permanent fixtures because they're simply too large to tuck away.
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The Snap 'n Go changes that equation. It offers the durability and insulation of a hard-sided cooler while solving one of the biggest frustrations people have with owning one: storage.
For small space dwellers, RV owners, campers with limited cargo space or anyone with a smaller trunk, it's a genuinely innovative alternative. A great option for leaving in your trunk for trips home from big box stores or the grocery store.
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Shop It at ColemanShop It on AmazonFinal Verdict: Is the $199 Coleman Cooler Worth the Money?For me, the answer is yes.
The convenience factor alone makes this cooler stand out from almost anything else I've tested. Being able to collapse a full-size hard cooler to one-third of its size completely changes how practical it is to own. I would assume it doesn't hold the cold as well as a full walled cooler given the dynamics of the snap in place; it doesn't have as much insolation as a regular cooler. However, I can see myself keeping it in my trunk for grocery runs, bringing it to culinary shoots as a just in case, sliding it under a hotel bed during work or road trips or packing it for camping weekends without sacrificing storage space.
What surprised me most is that the innovation doesn't come at the expense of quality. It feels durable, the snap mechanism works smoothly, the removable liner makes cleanup easy and, during my testing, it never leaked.
At $199, it's certainly an investment. But if you've ever looked around your garage and wished your coolers didn't take up half the shelf, or you simply don't have the storage space for a traditional hard cooler, the Coleman Snap 'n Go solves a very real problem in an incredibly clever way.
It's one of the most innovative cooler designs I've seen in years, and after putting it through its paces, I'd happily recommend it for shorter term cold storage.
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Amazon’s ‘Elegant’ $30 Glass Floor Lamp Is Modern Minimalist Perfection With a Convenient Remote Control
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Lamps do a lot more than simply brighten a room these days. The best designs also act as decor, helping define the style and atmosphere of a space. Even better are options that let you adjust the lighting to suit different situations, since reading a book, hosting friends, and winding down for the night all call for different levels of brightness. When you find a lamp that delivers on style, function, and value, it's worth paying attention to.
One standout option is the Wio Mio Industrial Glass Shade Floor Lamp. Right now, it's on sale for up to 40% off on Amazon, bringing the price down from $50 to just $30. For a statement-making floor lamp with customizable lighting features, that's a hard deal to ignore.
Wio Mio Industrial Glass Shade Floor Lamp, From $30 (was $50) at Amazon Shop at AmazonStanding 66 inches tall with a 14-inch-deep by 10-inch-wide footprint, this lamp offers a substantial presence without taking over your space. It features a reinforced base designed for added stability, making it a smart choice for homes with kids, pets, or high-traffic areas. The sturdy construction helps prevent accidental tipping while maintaining a sleek, streamlined look.
The lamp is available in four finishes — black, nickel, bronze, and gold — making it easy to coordinate with a variety of decor styles. Its metal frame is paired with a clear glass shade that creates a clean, airy look while allowing the light to shine through beautifully. The design strikes a nice balance between industrial, farmhouse, and modern minimalist aesthetics.
The upgraded glass shade isn't just stylish; it also helps create a warm, inviting glow. The transparent finish softens the light without dulling it, making the lamp equally suited for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, or reading corners. It's an easy way to add both ambiance and visual interest to a room.
Convenience is another major highlight. The lamp includes both a remote control and a foot pedal switch, giving you multiple ways to operate it. Use the remote from the couch or bed when you don't want to get up, or simply tap the foot switch when you're walking into the room. It's a practical feature that makes everyday use feel effortless.
The included smart LED bulb is fully dimmable and highly customizable. You can adjust brightness from 5% to 100% and choose a color temperature anywhere between 3000K and 6000K. Whether you're looking for warm lighting while relaxing, bright light for reading, or something in between for movie night, it's easy to find the perfect setting.
One reviewer highlighted the “sturdy” and “well-made” construction, sharing, “The glass shade gives it a modern, elegant look, and the adjustable brightness is perfect for creating the right ambiance. I love the convenience of the remote; it makes dimming or turning the light on and off effortless.”
Another shopper described it as “beautiful,” writing, “I have been wanting a farmhouse style or industrial floor lamp for a while now and this lamp completely checked every box for me! It’s the perfect height and I love that it has adjustable brightness for the perfect light setting.”
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For a stylish, versatile floor lamp that won't break the bank, the Wio Mio Industrial Glass Shade Floor Lamp is a great pick. And with Amazon's current 40% discount, you can save $20 on this popular piece right now.
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How to Score Free Pins, Night Rides, and Perks for National Roller Coaster Day This Month
If you're looking for an excuse to get your heart rate pumping and scream at the top of your lungs, mark your calendar for Sunday, August 16. National Roller Coaster Day is officially around the corner, and theme parks across the country are gearing up to celebrate the thrills, hairpin turns, and mega-drops that make coasters an iconic American summer tradition.
Enchanted Parks—which operates a creative collection of 39 coasters nationwide, ranging from classic wooden out-and-back tracks to high-flying steel hypercoasters—has just revealed its full lineup of special events, giveaways, and exclusive ride times for the big day.
“National Roller Coaster Day celebrates the rides that bring people together — through every twist, turn, climb and drop,” said Franceen Gonzales, chief operating officer of Enchanted Parks. “Our coasters create shared excitement that guests remember long after the train returns to the station.”
Whether you're an absolute coaster enthusiast or planning a family weekend outing, here is what is happening at local parks on August 16:
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- Great Escape (Queensbury, NY): Season passholders can jumpstart the fun with exclusive morning ride time on The Bobcat from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by early splash time on Raging River from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Plus, all park guests can grab one-day discounts on The Bobcat ride photos and collectible nano coaster models.
- Six Flags St. Louis (Eureka, MO): If you love riding in the dark, Six Flags St. Louis is keeping its entire coaster lineup open exclusively from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for night rides under the stars. The evening includes live DJ entertainment from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and chances to win retro coaster merch.
- Michigan’s Adventure (Muskegon, MI): The first 500 riders to take on the massive Shivering Timbers wooden coaster will score a free commemorative pin.
- Valleyfair (Shakopee, MN): Early birds get early access! All park guests can enter an hour early for exclusive ride time on Wild Thing from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., with the first 500 riders receiving a free commemorative pin.
- Worlds of Fun (Kansas City, MO): Throughout the morning (from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), ride operators will randomly surprise lucky guests right on the coaster loading platforms with free single-day Fast Lane passes.
- Water Safari (Old Forge, NY): Celebrating its newest—and very first—roller coaster, Paul Bunyan’s Log Haul, the park is handing out free commemorative stickers to the first 500 riders.
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How to Save on AdmissionAll National Roller Coaster Day activities and giveaways are included with standard park admission.
If you are traveling with a group, you can take advantage of the Enchanted Parks Family Fun Pack deal. Priced at $59 per person on weekends, the bundle covers four park tickets, four meals, four single-day souvenir refillable cups, and group parking.
For park-specific schedules and ticket details, head directly to your local park's website or check out Enchantedparks.com.
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Happiest Baby Recalls Two SNOO Sack Sizes Over Safety Concern
Parents who use SNOO products may want to check the size of their baby's sleep sack.
Happiest Baby announced a voluntary recallThursday, Aug. 7, for its extra-small (XS) and extra-large (XL) SNOO Sacks after the company was informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that those two sizes required FDA premarket authorization.
The company is asking customers to discontinue use and discard any XS or XL SNOO Sacks they have.
The recall does not include the SNOO Smart Sleeper or the small, medium and large SNOO Sacks, which received FDA De Novo authorization in 2023. It also does not affect Sleepea swaddle sacks, including the XS and XL sizes, because those products are designed for use outside of a SNOO.
Why Are the XS and XL SNOO Sacks Being Recalled?According to Happiest Baby, the XS and XL SNOO Sacks were introduced after the company's original FDA De Novo submission and therefore were not included in that review.
The sizes also differ from the FDA-authorized versions. The XS SNOO Sack is ¾ inch narrower and 2 inches shorter than the authorized small size, while the XL SNOO Sack is ½ inch wider and 3 inches longer than the authorized large size.
The FDA told Happiest Baby that those differences could result in a fit that is either too loose or too tight.
Happiest Baby said it has not received any reports of injuries related to the use of the XS or XL SNOO Sacks.
What Should Customers Do?Anyone who purchased an XS or XL SNOO Sack in the U.S. through Happiest Baby's website can apply for a refund or exchange for a small, medium or large SNOO Sack through the company's support page.
Customers who purchased an XL SNOO Sack through Amazon should contact Amazon directly at 888-280-4331, according to the recall announcement.
Parents with questions can also contact Happiest Baby's Customer Care team through the company's help center.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that parents regularly check for recalls involving infant products and follow safe-sleep guidance. The agency advises placing babies on their backs and keeping cribs, bassinets and other approved sleep spaces free of loose blankets, pillows and other soft objects.
For families using a SNOO, the important takeaway is that this recall is limited to the XS and XL SNOO Sacks. The SNOO Smart Sleeper and small, medium and large SNOO Sacks are not part of this recall.
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1974 Queen Song, a Love Letter to Mott the Hoople, Became Joe Elliott's Final Tribute to Freddie Mercury
In 1974, a Sheffield schoolboy named Joe Elliott heard Queen's Sheer Heart Attack for the first time. He was 15. He'd later tell Classic Rock that "Now I'm Here" from that album is "still one of the best rock songs ever written." He loved it so much that when Freddie Mercury died in 1991, he performed it alongside Brian May at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium in front of 72,000 people. The Sheffield schoolboy had grown up to front Def Leppard. The song had traveled with him the whole way. Joe Elliott turned 67 last week. He first heard "Now I'm Here" at 15. The song's been with him for 52 years.
There's a reason "Now I'm Here" hit Elliott harder than anything else on that album. Brian May wrote it while recovering from hepatitis in the hospital after Queen's 1974 US tour supporting Mott the Hoople. Buried right there in the lyric is the line that brings it all together: "Down in the city, just Hoople and me."
Elliott didn't just love Queen. He loved Mott the Hoople too. Their album Mott was on his list of life-changing records right alongside Sheer Heart Attack. The song he fell in love with in 1974 was, literally, written about his two favorite bands. Queen and Mott the Hoople had just toured America together that year. May was writing from life. The lyric wasn't a metaphor. It was a memory. He just didn't know it yet.
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Sheffield 1974 wasn't the most obvious place to become a hard core rocker. It was industrial northern England. But in those days, as Elliott later recalled, you bought records because the cover looked cool and hoped the music matched the sleeve. Sheer Heart Attack matched. Then some. He described the album as sounding like "four different bands on one record with four different personalities making the music."
Two years later in 1976, Elliot formed Def Leppard in Sheffield with a group of teenagers. The band that'd produce Hysteria in 1987 and conquer both sides of the Atlantic was built partly on what Elliott heard in 1974. This past June, Def Leppard played an emotional homecoming concert in Sheffield. The schoolboy came back.
The Song That Traveled From Sheffield to WembleyOn April 20, 1992, Joe Elliott stood on the Wembley Stadium stage and sang "Now I'm Here" with Brian May. Freddie Mercury had died five months earlier. Seventy-two thousand people were in the stadium. An estimated billion viewers in 76 countries watched on television. Def Leppard had their own reasons to be on that stage: guitarist Steve Clark had died just ten months before Mercury on January 8 1991.
Two bands grieving at the same time on the same stage performing a song one of them had loved since they were 15. The Sheffield schoolboy who'd fallen in love with the song at 15 was now performing it at the biggest tribute concert in rock history with its composer. That live performance was later released as the B-side to Def Leppard's single "Tonight."
Elliott's Classic Rock description of Sheer Heart Attack is one of the most exact things any musician's ever said about another band's record. "It was very varied, very Queen in the sense of setting a standard that they then had to follow. It wasn't like an AC/DC record where you get ten songs that are very similar. This could have been four different bands on one record with four different personalities making the music." He's describing what he wanted to make. Def Leppard at their best — from Pyromania to Hysteria to Adrenalize — sounds like precisely that. Multiple personalities. Multiple registers. Nothing quite like anything else. The blueprint was Sheer Heart Attack. The foundation was "Now I'm Here."
Def Leppard are currently working on a new album due out in 2027. The band that started in Sheffield in 1976, partly inspired by Queen's eclecticism, is still making and playing music for beloved fans 50 years later. Elliott's instincts haven't changed.
Joe Elliott bought a Queen album in Sheffield in 1974 just because the cover looked cool. The music was better than he could've imagined. Inspired partly by what he heard, he started a band two years later. He performed his favorite song from that album at Wembley Stadium in 1992 alongside the man who wrote it. This year Def Leppard played Sheffield. The schoolboy came home.
The song was always with him.
1991 Power Ballad, Written in 45 minutes for Kevin Costner's 'Robin Hood,' Ranked Among 'Greatest Love Songs of the '90s'
Released in June 1991, “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams is a power ballad that became a global phenomenon.
Originally written for the Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, it was the lead single on the film's soundtrack, ultimately featured in the credits of the film, with the instrumental woven throughout the movie’s score.
Still, the sweeping love song, dubbed the "song of the summer" that year, quickly took on a life of its own.
The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States for seven consecutive weeks, a record at the time, becoming the longest-running number one since 1983.
Its international performance was even more impressive, as it reached No. 1 in at least 19 countries.
In the United Kingdom, the track dominated the charts, spending a record-breaking 16 weeks at No. 1, making it one of the longest runs in chart history, a record that still holds 35 years later.
It took home an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song, losing out to the title song from Beauty and the Beast, but earned the Grammy for Best Song Written specifically for a Motion Picture or Television in 1992.
The song, which went on to become one of the best-selling singles of the ’90s, selling 15 million copies worldwide, also became Adams’ most successful, helping propel his sixth studio album Waking Up the Neighbours to massive commercial heights.
The tune, with emotional lyrics and a slow-building arrangement, has become a staple for weddings, romantic film scenes, and playlists, both then and now.
“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” has also consistently ranked among the best love songs of the decade.
Billboard ranked it the number-one pop song for 1991. It came in at No. 2 on Smooth Radio’s list of the "greatest love songs of the '90s," with the outlet writing, “You can't argue with 16 weeks at number one, which is still the record for consecutive weeks at the top to this day.”
It continued, “People may have got sick of this power ballad at the time, but it perfectly summed up the kind of love songs we loved back in the early 1990s.”
It was edged out only by Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose.”
Adams previously told Songwriter Universe that he wrote the song with producer Robert 'Mutt' Lange, noting, "Writing 'Everything I Do' with Mutt took about 45 minutes and it was a moment that I've only felt a few times - it's the moment when you know it's a good song, you don't know if it's a hit, you just know it's good."
Smooth Radio reports that composer Michael Kamen wanted the song to come from the perspective of Maid Marian rather than Robin Hood, but the version was reportedly “too bland," getting turned down by Kate Bush and Annie Lennox.
In 2026, it even passed the billion views mark on YouTube.
The final version went on to make history, as three decades later, and despite the evolving music landscape, the universal message of devotion continues to resonate with new generations of listeners.
1975 Bob Dylan Classic, Reimagined by 19-Year-Old Pop Star, Is Still a Folk Masterpiece Over 50 Years Later
One of Bob Dylan's most bittersweet songs was once covered by none other than Miley Cyrus.
Just 19 years old at the time, Cyrus released a version of Dylan's "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" in 2012, introducing an entirely new generation of fans to the masterpiece that is Dylan's songwriting.
Cyrus recorded the 1975 Dylan hit for the 2012 charity compilation album, Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International, which features 76 covers from a wide array of different artists.
Cyrus' version of "Lonesome When You Go" was just one of the artists who delivered impressive renditions of some of Dylan's most beloved songs, along other music legends like Patti Smith, Carly Simon, Elvis Costello, Adele, Johnny Cash, Sinéad O'Connor and so many more.
For Cyrus, who teamed up with the musician Johnzo West for her rendition of "Lonesome When You Go," she said that she grew up listening to Dylan, thanks to the music taste of her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus.
"My dad always played Bob Dylan, but it wasn't until two or three years ago I got the respect I have for him now," Cyrus said in a behind-the-scenes clip from her recording of the song. "I was going through a bunch of stuff and I listened to his album over and over and over again."
Cyrus was of course referring to Dylan's iconic Blood on the Tracks album, which hosts some of the folk legend's other classics like "Tangled Up in Blue," "Idiot Wind," "Simple Twist of Fate," and many, many more. The album came out in released in January 1975, with "Lonesome When You Go" as the fifth song on the tracklist.
Cyrus said she had a particular connection to the song once she was able to relate to Dylan's powerful lyrics and vivid descriptions of loneliness. "I think the worst feeling in the world is feeling alone, and when you hear an artist sing a song and you know that they feel the same way you do, it's really inspiring," the "Flowers" singer said at the time.
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'Sister Wives' Star Breaks Silence on Her Mother's Private Marriage Struggles
For fans who watched the Brown family of TLC's Sister Wives navigate the ups and downs of polygamy, the public version of their lives didn't always match what went on when the cameras stopped rolling.
Now, one of the show's stars is pulling back the curtain on the quiet reality inside her mother's marriage. They're offering a rare, unfiltered look at the private struggles and hidden dynamics that defined their household while the world was watching.
In an Instagram post, Madison Brown Brush shared a video where she spoke of breaking generational patterns within her family. "Nobody throws you a party for breaking a generational pattern," the clip began. It concluded with, "But I'm going to be hear clapping anyway."
Fans shared their thoughts about Brush's remarks. Their commentary led the reality television star to further explain herself in her responses.
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One fan wrote, "Her mom [Janelle] and Christine have been open on both TV and online that huge mistakes WERE made, and they have apologized and made amends to their kids. The other parents involved have not acknowledged their share of fault and/or blame. Just my thoughts."
The TLC star clarified her statement further. "I don’t know how you could possibly know that, considering I don’t believe you’ve ever had a conversation with my mom about it. I have, many times, and it’s something we’ve discussed openly. I think I have a better understanding of where she stands than a stranger on the internet."
She continued, "I also can’t help but wonder how different my mom’s marriage might have been if, on the rare occasions she stood up for herself, someone had encouraged her instead of belittling or berating her into staying quiet. So no, I won’t stop sharing my experiences. There are people who grew up like I did, and they deserve to know they aren’t alone. They deserve encouragement, not silence."
Brush's response was also shared on Reddit, where other fans shared commentary.
"The lack of sympathy for the kids (who are now adults) is wild to me. They should be able to share their experiences and feelings about how they grew up. Silencing them doesn’t help the people currently living through the same situation or the people trying to heal from that past," penned one follower.
A second viewer wrote, "These wives made lots of TLC dollars talking about how the Brown family wasn't like THOSE polygamist families; they were independent as women blah blah blah. If they would have stuck together, they could have tried to hold Kody's feet to the fire about how he treated them. Instead they competed with each other and way more children than they could afford in order to try to be top wife. And then it all fell apart."
Madison Brown Brush appears on Sister Wives alongside her mother, Janelle, father Kody, and spiritual mothers Meri and Robyn Brown. Further details about Season 21 have yet to be announced.
1987 Whitney Houston Hit, Released at Age 23, Is Still Breaking Records Nearly 40 Years Later
Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" has quietly become the defining song of her entire catalog, and this week, on what would have been her 63rd birthday, it's proving that all over again.
Released in 1987 when Houston was just 23 years old, the song became her fourth consecutive No. 1 hit and her first platinum single in the U.S. Nearly four decades later, it's now doing something none of her other songs have: anchoring a wave of new milestones tied directly to her legacy.
A Streaming Record Unlike Any Other
The song has surpassed 1.7 billion streams on Spotify, making it not just Houston's most-streamed track, but one of the most-streamed songs by any artist on the platform. It's a distinction none of her other hits, including fan favorites like "I Will Always Love You," have reached.
A First-Ever Barbie
This weekend, Mattel released Houston's first-ever Barbie doll, modeled directly after her look in the "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" music video, curls, colorful styling and all. Pat Houston, executor of Houston's estate and her sister-in-law, said the idea for the doll actually dates back more than 20 years, to conversations she and Whitney once had long before it ever became reality.
A New Album Built Around Her No. 1s
The song also anchors WH1TNEY, a new compilation released Friday that gathers all 11 of Houston's Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles into one collection. Pat Houston called putting the project together "a no-brainer," saying the songs were more than chart hits, they were the soundtrack to millions of lives.
The Theme of Her Own Tribute
The song also served as the title theme for the fifth annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love gala, held August 8th, with 13-time Grammy winner Babyface as the headline performer.
Taken together, the timing is hard to ignore. Nearly 40 years after its release, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" isn't just a song people remember, it's the one still doing the most work to keep Houston's legacy alive.
1976 Bay City Rollers Hit Predicted the End of Their Reign as Pop Music Superstars
When the Bay City Rollers dropped "Yesterday’s Hero" back in the summer of 1976, it felt like Rollermania would last forever.
Fresh off a string of global hits, the Scottish band paid homage to the George Young and Harry Vanda track by turning it into a heavy-hitting anthem built for packed arenas. But underneath all that driving beat and crowd noise was a weird piece of irony.
The lyrics practically screamed about how fast pop fame disappears, literally asking, "Haven't I seen your face before?" For five guys sitting at the top of the music world, the song wasn't just a hit. It was a spot-on warning about how fast their own reign was about to crumble.
"Yesterday's Hero" was the second-lowest-charting Rollers song in the United States, per Billboard. It peaked at No. 54 in January 1977.
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Australian pop singer John Paul Young first recorded the song in February 1975, but when the Bay City Rollers put their own spin on it a year later, the track took on a much heavier meaning. The Scottish teen idols were riding a massive wave of global stardom. However, Les McKeown, Alan and Derek Longmuir, Eric Faulkner, and Stuart “Woody” Wood (later adding Ian Mitchell) chose to record a song that explicitly warned how fast the public moves on to the next big thing for their LP Dedication.
The song includes prophetic lyrics such as, "We don't wanna be a yesterday's hero. Yesterday's hero. That's all we'll be."
According to an interview with Bay City Rollers member Ian Mitchell, for Goldmine, by the time the Bay City Rollers' popularity came to a close, things were tense within the band.
"Eric, who was writing most of the songs, wanted more financial security than he actually had. Les was going totally against the image, and there were a lot of upheavals regarding Tam. Everyone was arguing and fighting and kicking each other in the head, stabbing each other in the back just to get an inch. And all of us realized the era of the Bay City Rollers was coming to an end."
The band had a resurgence at the tail end of 1977, which landed at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. "You Made Me Believe in Magic" lingered on the charts for 17 weeks in total.
The Bay City Rollers continue to perform with founding member Stuart "Woody" Wood, alongside musicians Ian Thomson, John McLaughlin, Mikey Smith, and Jamie McGrory. They are scheduled to play at Party at the Palace, Linlithgow Palace (The Peel), in West Lothian, Scotland, on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
‘Happy Days’ Star Don Most, TV's Ralph Malph, Turns 73
Don Most just celebrated a big birthday—and shared new behind-the-scenes stories about his years on Happy Days.
The actor and singer, who played Ralph Malph on the classic TV sitcom, turned 73 on August 8 and celebrated his birthday weekend performing at the Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville before taking the stage at the Mulehouse in downtown Columbia, Tennessee.
The birthday appearances showcased Most’s current focus as a jazz and standards singer, but he also looked back on his acting career in an interview.
On Happy Days, Most played class clown Ralph Malph, one of the best friends of Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard) and Potsie Webber (Anson Williams) for seven seasons, from 1974 to 1980. While it took him a long time to break free from being typecast by the role, Most revealed he was nothing like his character in real life.
“I was not like Ralph Malph,” Most told Yall 106. 5 in a new interview. “When I was in high school, I was not the class comedian. I was more the audience for some people I knew that fancied themselves as comedians. I was closer to Richie Cunningham in real life than I was Ralph. But that's what I loved playing this part, you know, there's freedom. There's a certain freedom in that where it's not yourself, you're somebody else and you could explore that and go anywhere.”
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Most also confirmed that before Fonzie (Henry Winkler) took the lead, the Ralph Malph character was originally created to be more of a "cool” guy than one of Richie’s “nerdy” friends.
“In the very beginning he wasn't one of Potsie and Richie's best friends,” Most shared. “He was a friend, but he was kind of the guy, he was almost a little bit cool. He had this great car, and you know he was showing off his hickey in the pilot, and so he was in a little different vein. But then what happened was when they liked what I was doing, and they had me become more and more friends with Potsie and Richie.”
Most noted that Happy Days director Jerry Paris was a “comic genius" who served as a mentor.
“He was kind of like Ralph,” the actor shared. “I mean, he was always trying to score, you know, get the laughs on a joke and stuff. So, I would borrow things from Jerry, you know, I would take some of his personality and I put it in. …So, some of my own character crept in, but it was probably more a combination of the original Ralph and Jerry Paris.”
Most also knew from the time that he filmed the pilot that Happy Days was special.
“Most of the pilots did not get on the air, but I said, 'I think this is gonna go, I just have a really good feeling,'” he recalled. “I really felt like there was something special going on. ... Now, did I think that it would become one of the top shows in TV history, or would become number one for the years that it was on and be so popular? No, I wasn't imagining or seeing that. But… the creative energy that I was feeling and what I was seeing, I just felt that it was going to be successful.”
More than 50 years after he turned Ralph Malph into a breakout TV character, Most continues to work as an actor, singer and director, with several projects currently in post-production. The beloved star most recently appeared in a stage production of On Golden Pond at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center in California.
This Sun-Drenched Valley Was Just Named the Top Wine Region in the U.S.—and It’s Not Napa
When you picture the ultimate American wine getaway, chances are world-famous California heavyweights like Napa Valley or Sonoma immediately spring to mind. But according to wine experts and thousands of travelers, the single best wine destination in the country right now isn't in Northern California at all.
USA Today 10Best recently released its official rankings for the Best Wine Region (2026), and taking the coveted No. 1 spot is Oregon's sun-drenched Rogue Valley.
Tucked into the majestic mountains of southwestern Oregon near the California border, Rogue Valley claimed the top crown thanks to its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant microclimates, and ultra-versatile winemaking scene. While many famous AVAs specialize in just one or two grape varieties, Rogue Valley's dramatic shifts in elevation and soil allow local vintners to produce everything from delicate Pinot Noir and crisp Pinot Gris to bold Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Tempranillo.
Paired with incredible outdoor recreation like white-water river rafting along the Rogue River, historic gold-rush towns, and world-class theater in Ashland, it’s easy to see why voters crowned it America’s favorite grape escape.
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View this post on InstagramThe rest of the 2026 leaderboard proved that incredible wine travel can be found in almost every corner of the country. Landing right behind Rogue Valley in the No. 2 spot was Colorado’s West Elks, a Rocky Mountain paradise home to some of the highest-altitude vineyards in North America that yield crisp, high-acidity, and intensely aromatic wines.
Down south, Texas Hill Country took third place, drawing visitors to its sprawling landscape of over 60 wineries nestled around Austin and Fredericksburg that specialize in warm-weather varietals like Viognier and Tempranillo.
California’s Central Coast was well represented by Paso Robles in fourth place, celebrated for its five-star hospitality, sweeping vineyard views, and remarkable grape diversity, while Augusta, Missouri secured the No. 5 spot—a charming Midwestern destination steeped in German heritage that holds the distinction of being recognized in 1980 as the nation's very first official American Viticultural Area.
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Rounding out the top 10 were several other standout regions that offer wildly different tasting experiences. California’s cool-climate Anderson Valley landed in sixth place for its world-renowned Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Gewürztraminer, followed closely by Loudoun, Virginia at No. 7, which brings small-batch boutique winemaking to DC's picturesque backyard.
Oregon made a second appearance on the list with its iconic, Pinot Noir-rich Willamette Valley taking eighth place, while Washington’s sunny Yakima Valley grabbed the No. 9 spot for its fertile rolling hills and rich winemaking pioneer history. Finally, Southern California's Temecula Valley closed out the rankings at No. 10, earning high marks for its rural agricultural roots, luxury boutique lodging, and dozens of tasting rooms pouring exclusive local bottles.
‘Inside Edition’ Host Deborah Norville’s Ageless Look on Her 68th Birthday: ‘This Is What 68 Looks Like!’
Deborah Norville just turned 68, and the legendary Inside Edition journalist is looking better than ever.
Norville joined the popular American tabloid television program in 1995 and is known as the longest-serving female anchor on national TV. While she chose to step away from the series in 2025, she’s still a news icon who inspired legions of young people to pursue journalism careers. And at 68, she's every bit the stunning blonde she was when she started on Inside Edition. Sporting a strapless white top and a cowboy hat, Norville rang in her 68th year with a smmile on her face.
"It’s my birthday! This is what (gulp!) 68 looks like! 😊," Norville captioned the stunning photo.
View this post on Instagram Norville Visited Her Alma MaterNorville recently returned to her alma mater, the University of Georgia, to speak with students about her lengthy career. From the stunning photo of her standing in front of the school, it’s safe to say she’s still the iconic blonde beauty she was on TV.
View this post on Instagram Norville Left ‘Inside Edition’ Last YearLast year, Norville announced on Inside Edition that she would be leaving the show after 30 years.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to be here at Inside for all these years,” Norville shared. “A milestone like this is a time for reflection and on reflection, I’ve decided that now is the time for me to move on from Inside Edition.”
The TV icon went on to say that while the network tried to keep her, she hoped to pursue other things that her role on the show wouldn’t allow.
“There are things I’d like to do, places I want to do them that continuing here don’t permit,” she noted.
Reflecting on Some of Her Biggest StoriesNorville later took to Instagram to reflect on her lengthy career with the series, and reflected on what American culture was like at the time she joined the show in 1995.
“When I started this job, Bill Clinton was president, O.J. Simpson was on trial for murder and Forrest Gump was about to win big at the Oscars,” Norville shared.
In the caption, she elaborated on why she decided to leave.
“30 years doing anything is quite the milestone and after 30 years anchoring Inside Edition, it’s time to do something new. I have declined the offer to continue at IE and will move on at the end of this season. It’s been an amazing ride and I will leave with gratitude for the people I have worked with and for – and the viewers who have watched,” Norville wrote. “Twice before I made career moves for personal reasons (Chicago to NBC News in NY, CBS News to Inside Edition) and they were the right decisions. This decision is also motivated by family … and I know it it’s a good one. There’s lots more to come from me … just from a new place.”
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Joe Jonas Admits His 'Fastlife' Album Gave Him Panic Attacks and Forced Him Into Therapy
Joe Jonas is opening up about a period of his career he's never spoken about so candidly before, the emotional and physical toll his 2011 solo debut took on him after it failed to find an audience.
Jonas shared the story on a recent episode of Hey Jonas!, the podcast he co-hosts with his brothers and bandmates, Nick and Kevin Jonas. He explained that he'd gone into his debut album, Fastlife, expecting it to match the massive success the Jonas Brothers had reached at their peak. Somewhere along the way, he tied the album's outcome directly to his own sense of self-worth.
Fastlife peaked at just No. 15 on the Billboard 200, and its lead single, "See No More," stalled at No. 92 on the Hot 100, far from the results Jonas had hoped for. He said the disappointment hit him harder than he expected.
"I started having panic attacks and started having physical pain," Jonas recalled. Doctors ran tests but couldn't find anything physically wrong with him, leaving him confused about what was actually happening to his body. A doctor eventually suggested therapy, a recommendation Jonas initially brushed off entirely.
"I was like, what do you mean a therapist? I don't need a therapist," he said, admitting he instead turned to long bike rides just to get away from his phone and clear his head.
He eventually did seek therapy, a decision he now credits with helping him work through the emotional weight of that period.
Jonas eventually found the mainstream success that had eluded him as a solo artist, just not in the way he expected. In 2015, he formed the funk-pop group DNCE, whose single "Cake by the Ocean" became the kind of radio hit that had never quite materialized for him before. Four years later, the Jonas Brothers reunited entirely, topping the Billboard 200 with Happiness Begins and landing their first-ever Hot 100 No. 1 with "Sucker."
This 30-Second Eyeliner Trick Instantly Lifts Mature Eyes, Celebrity Makeup Artist Says
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Makeup has the ability to enhance, rather than mask your natural beauty. Take eyeliner, for instance. When you find just the right shade, it instantly highlights the unique flecks of color in your eyes.
While chatting with makeup artist Markphong Tram recently, we learned that the popular product is also quite transformative when you're looking to create a more youthful look. We were so impressed with his five-minute eyeliner trick that instantly lifts mature eyes that we knew we had to share his secrets.
The professional makeup artist, who is based in New York, has worked with Marilu Henner, Mariah Carey, Tan France and a range of other celebrities throughout his career. While working with women over 50, which Tram does quite frequently, he's developed a few pro tips to provide an instant lift to the eye area.
Here, he shares step-by-step instructions for how to recreate his anti-gravity eyeliner lift and explains why traditional winged eyeliner fails on hooded or crepey lids. Tram also weighs the pros and cons of using gel, liquid and pencil eyeliner on mature eyelids. Lastly, he offers up a few other pro makeup tip to instantly brighten and lift mature eyes.
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The Eyeliner Trick to Instantly Lift Mature Eyes: The Anti-Gravity EffectTexture and fine lines are par for the course as you mature, and they require more precise eyeliner application.
"If we're not careful with the shape of the wing, eyeliner can settle into those lines and wrinkles. The goal isn't to create a dramatic wing. Rather, it's to subtly lift the outer corner of the eye, giving the illusion of a more lifted, awake look," Tram says.
To achieve this goal, Tram recommends drawing a thin line of eyeliner and angling it slightly upward.
"As we get older, the outer corners of our eyes can naturally start to droop, and heavy eyeliner can make that even more noticeable. Keeping the liner thin and angled helps visually counteract that downward pull, making the eyes look more lifted, elongated and refreshed," he says.
Above all, Tram says it's important to work with your natural eye shape rather than fighting against it.
"I personally like extending the liner from the lower lash line because it creates the illusion that the outer corner of the eye is lifted. Keeping the liner thin also helps prevent it from emphasizing hooded lids or textured skin, while the soft upward flick gives that instant anti-gravity effect," he says.
The moral of the story? Less is more.
"A fine, precise line with a subtle upward flick can make the eyes look brighter, more open and naturally lifted in under a minute," Tram says.
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Why Traditional Winged Eyeliner Fails on Hooded or Crepey LidsSince everyone has a different eye shape, there's no one-size-fits-all eyeliner technique. However, there is one approach that women over 50 should avoid.
"Traditional winged eyeliner doesn't always work well on hooded or crepey lids because the liner can transfer, settle into fine lines or disappear when the eyes are open," Tram says. "A thick wing can also make the eyes look heavier instead of more lifted. Keeping the liner thin and working with your natural eye shape creates a cleaner, softer and more flattering lifting effect."
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How To Do the Anti-Gravity Eyeliner Lift Step-by-StepReady to give Tram's anti-gravity eyeliner lift a try? Here are some step-by-step instructions.
- Look straight ahead into a mirror with your face relaxed before drawing your wing. This helps you place the liner where it will actually look lifted when your eyes are open.
- Imagine an invisible line extending from your lower lash line toward the tail of your eyebrow. Use that as your guide for the wing.
- Don't angle the wing too high because it can look disconnected from your eye shape. But don't make it too flat either, or it can drag the eye downward.
- If you want your lashes to look fuller without adding extra weight to the lid, tight-line the upper waterline.
- Finally, finish with mascara, focusing on the outer lashes to enhance the lifting effect.
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Gel, Liquid or Pencil? The Best Eyeliner Formulas for Crepey EyelidsWith so many eyeliner formulas to choose from, finding the best option for your eyes can be confusing. In general, Tram recommends opting for a gel or waterproof pencil eyeliner for crepey eyelids.
"They give you more control and are easier to work with before they set," he explains. "A soft pencil creates a smoother, more forgiving look without emphasizing texture, while a gel liner provides better staying power because once it sets, it tends to stay in place much longer."
You don't have to swear off liquid eyeliner forever, but it's best for times when you're creating a precise wing.
"I recommend choosing a flexible, long-wearing formula and applying it in a thin layer. Some liquid liners can smudge throughout the day or settle into fine lines, so the formula you choose is very important," Tram says. He especially likes Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyeliner and L'Oreal Paris Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner.
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4 Other Pro Makeup Tips to Instantly Brighten and Lift Mature EyesTram has a few other tricks up his sleeve, and he was happy to share four more to help you brighten and lift mature eyes.
1. Brighten the inner corners of the eyes"One of my favorite tricks for instantly waking up mature eyes is adding a soft highlight to the inner corners," Tram says. "Use a light-reflecting champagne or soft ivory shade and gently tap it into the inner corner of the eye. This helps reflect light, making the eyes appear brighter, more open and refreshed."
2. Lift the brows with strategic highlighting"Another simple way to create a lifted effect is adding a subtle highlight underneath the highest point of the brow," he explains. "This draws the eye upward and creates the illusion of a more lifted eye area. I recommend avoiding heavy shimmer and choosing a soft satin finish instead, which brightens without emphasizing too much texture."
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3. Curl lashes and focus mascara on the outer corners"Never underestimate the power of curled lashes. Curling your lashes before applying mascara instantly opens up the eyes. I also like focusing mascara on the outer lashes to create a more lifted, elongated effect. This helps pull the eyes upward and outward without adding unnecessary weight," Tram says.
4. Create a soft, lifted eyeshadow shape"Instead of following the natural downward shape of the eye, try blending your eyeshadow slightly upward and outward toward the temples. Keep the deepest shade concentrated on the outer corner and blend upward for a soft lifting effect. This helps redefine the eye shape and creates a brighter, more youthful appearance," Tram says.
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'Tombstone' Star, Told He Had 'a Snowball's Chance in Hell' of Making It in Hollywood, Turns 82
For nearly six decades, Sam Elliott has been one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors, thanks to his unmistakable voice, rugged screen presence and memorable performances in Tombstone, Road House, The Big Lebowski, A Star Is Born and 1883. On Aug. 9, the legendary actor celebrates his 82nd birthday.
But long before the awards and iconic roles, Elliott was told his Hollywood dream was all but impossible.
After growing up in Sacramento, California, Elliott moved with his family to Oregon as a teenager. He attended college before leaving school to pursue acting, a decision his father strongly opposed.
Recalling that conversation years later in an interview with the Register-Guard, Elliott said his father delivered a prediction he never forgot.
"He gave me that proverbial line, 'You've got a snowball's chance in hell of having a career in (Hollywood),' " Elliott recalled. "He was a realist, my dad. He was a hard worker. He had a work ethic that I've fashioned mine after, and I thank him for that every day."
Rather than abandon his dream, Elliott relocated to Los Angeles, where he studied acting while supporting himself with construction work and serving in the California Air National Guard.
Elliott's persistence paid off.
He made his film debut in The Way West in 1967 before landing his first leading role in the horror filmFrogs in 1972. His true breakthrough followed four years later with Lifeguard, launching a career that would span nearly six decades and make him one of Hollywood's most enduring stars.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Elliott became synonymous with Westerns and rugged American heroes, appearing in films and television projects including Mask, Road House, Gettysburg, Tombstone, Conagher and The Big Lebowski. His deep voice, towering frame and unmistakable mustache made him one of the industry's most recognizable character actors.
Despite becoming closely associated with cowboys and Westerns, Elliott admitted it wasn't always easy being cast in similar roles.
"I used to kind of bristle at it, being put inside that Western box," he told Sactown Magazine in 2019. "When you're young, you have this vision of, 'I can do it all' or 'Why is that not coming my way?' "
Over time, however, he came to appreciate what made him unique.
"The truth is, if it weren't for that perception of me as an actor or as a person, then I probably wouldn't have the career that I've had," Elliott said. "If it's a Western character, so what? I'm not going to spend time worrying about it anymore."
Elliott's career reached new heights later in life.
His performance opposite Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born earned him his first Academy Award nomination, along with nominations from the Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice Awards. Asked about finally receiving an Oscar nomination after decades in Hollywood, Elliott offered a characteristically blunt response.
"I think the thing off the top of my head might be, 'It's about f---ing time!'" he joked in an interview with Deadline, adding, "Beyond that, it’s really about the work; it’s just about the creative process. It’s great to be recognized for that, that’s really all it’s about.”
More recently, Elliott won a Screen Actors Guild Award for his starring role as Shea Brennan in Taylor Sheridan's acclaimed Western 1883. In 2025, he joined the second season of Landman, proving that he remains one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors well into his eighth decade.
As Elliott celebrates his 82nd birthday, the prediction that he had only "a snowball's chance in hell" of making it in Hollywood has become one of the entertainment industry's most memorable misfires. Nearly 60 years after making his screen debut, he continues to embody the rugged authenticity that has made him a beloved star across generations.
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1959 Soft Pop Hit, Performed on Iconic ‘Happy Days' Episode, Remains a Career-Defining Love Ballad 67 Years Later
In 1958, Paul Anka wrote a song that would change his career. The then-17-year-old penned “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” which became one of his biggest early hits and helped to establish him as one of the most enduring singer-songwriters of all time.
The romantic song featured a doo-woo feel with intimate lyrics, making it the perfect 1950s love ballad. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1959 and also solidified Anka’s status as a teen idol.
“I was a young kid with this dream,” Anka, now 85, told People magazine in an interview. “I didn’t have any great looks. I didn’t have any height. I was an athlete, but it stopped because then I stopped growing. So, I found something that really turned my life upside down.”
The song found new audiences in the 1970s“Put Your Head on My Shoulder”gained new audiences over the years, sometimes in unexpected ways. In 1975, the song was performed by Anson Williams on the hit sitcom Happy Days. The episode, titled “They Call It Potsie Love,” featured Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran) falling hard for Williams’ Potsie Webber after he serenaded her with the love song during a band practice.
It was Williams’ idea to feature a ‘50s-style rock band on the show, and it's no wonder "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" was chosen as the perfect love song for the scene.
“One day, it dawned on me that David Cassidy got a record contract by singing on his show, and The Brady Bunch did, too,” Williams told Milwaukee Talks in an interview. “I thought, ‘I can sing, sort of, I just need to convince [showrunner Garry Marshall] to put me in a band on the show."
“I asked to talk to him, and he was really busy and said, ‘You have 60 seconds,’“ Williams recalled. “I said we needed to have a band on the show that played at Arnold’s. He stopped in his tracks and said, ‘A band? Do you sing?’ And I said, ‘I’m OK.’”
The Happy Days band went on to perform multiple times on the show, but the “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” serenade remains the show’s most memorable musical moment.
In 1978, the classic song found even more fans when teen idol Leif Garrett released a cover version that climbed the Billboard charts.
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More than six decades after Anka wrote “Put Your Heart on My Shoulder,” the song continues to find new fans. In an interview with Ballinger Publishing, Anka noted, “’Put Your Head on My Shoulder’ had gone through the roof on TikTok, and I got this whole new fan base of 16 to 20-year-olds.”
The legendary singer-songwriter also ranked the song as one of his favorites from his very prolific catalog.
“All these years I’ve told people that my songs are like my children,” Anka said in 2021. “It’s tough to like one over another. ‘My Way’— because of that song and the participants—that’s probably my favorite track. I think ‘Put Your Head on My Shoulder’ comes after that."