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Sharon Osbourne shared this week that she won't be attending the latest tribute to her husband, Ozzy Osbourne.

"I’m sorry I couldn’t be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy’s statue. Unfortunately I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week," she captioned an Instagram video, which featured the statue. Sharon also thanked the the project's creator, Philippe Pasqua, "for the absolutely stunning statue!"

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While she didn't disclose why she went to the hospital, well-wishers, and fans impressed by the statue, took to the comment section of her post.

"Hope you are feeling much much much better now," one wrote.

"What [an] awesome statue of Ozzy! Hope you are feeling better and it’s nothing serious!" added another.

"Hope you’re doing ok," said a third. "We love you Sharon!!!!!!! Such a beautiful statue!"

Though the longtime TV personality, 73, hasn't shared any health updates as of late, her significant weight loss due to Ozempic has sparked concern among fans over the past year.

Related: Will Ozzfest Carry On? Sharon Osbourne Addresses its Future After Nearly 10-Year Hiatus

Hellfest, a heavy metal festival taking place in Clisson, France from June 18-21, has the statue on display already, according to the festival's website, with the unveiling slated to take place on Thursday.

Sharon, who previously spoke about the statue during a panel discussion at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, intended on being there for the official reveal.

"The whole family will be there to see it," she said, according to EuroNews. "And it’s such a great tribute. It’s amazing.”

Ozzy's six-meter-tall statue at the France festival joins the sculpture of Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister, which was unveiled in 2022.

The Black Sabbath frontman, who was suffering from Parkinson's, ultimately died at age 76, of a heart attack in July of 2025. His death came just weeks after he appeared at his epic tribute show that included performance by Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones, Lucy Hale, Axl Rose, andTravis Barker, and took place in his hometown Birmingham, England.

"Hope your ok, and we need this in Birmingham," another fan noted of wanting a permanent memorial there.

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It should come as no surprise that Sam Worthington is a very rich man—his breakout role was in Avatar, a movie that made $2.9 billion at the box office when it came out in 2009. He’s since starred in two sequels (so far), Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), and blockbusters like Terminator Salvation (2009), Clash of the Titans (2010) and Wrath of the Titans (2012). 

But for all the money he’s made off tentpoles, Worthington now shies away from the sort of blockbuster roles that defined his early career (save for the Avatar sequels, of course). 

“The movies that I did right after Avatar were great big spectacles, but I should have been looking for movies that pried a little bit more into the human condition,” he told Variety in 2022. “I was boring myself with what I was doing. And if I’m boring myself, then I’m sure as hell going to be boring an audience.” 

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These days, the Aussie actor is careful to choose parts that allow him to be more than “the action figure standing in the front,” he said. He's played a WWII Army captain in Hacksaw Ridge, a fundamentalist Mormon in Under the Banner of Heaven, a U.S. Army Lieutenant in Horizon: An American Saga and, currently, an innocent father serving a life sentence for the murder of his son in the new Netflix limited series I Will Find You. 

“If I can’t bring anything to [a project], I’m not going to go and be involved in it,” he told Variety. “I don’t want to do that again. … And that’s OK. It takes a lot to understand what you do want from this industry.” And it certainly helps to have Pandora money. 

Keep reading to learn more about how Worthington got his start and the net worth he's earned along the way.

How did Sam Worthington get his start? 

Worthington grew up in Warnbro, a working-class suburb of Perth, Western Australia, the son of a homemaker and a power plant employee. He attended John Curtin College of the Arts in Fremantle, initially enrolling in drama classes to meet girls, but dropped out before graduating. 

His father gave him $400 and a one-way ticket to the opposite side of the country, telling him, “Work your way back home and grow up a bit,” Worthington once recalled. 

"I didn't know what to do with my life, and my dad didn't want me sitting around watching TV, and wasting this precious gift."

Worthington was 19 and working as a bricklayer in Sydney when he auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), earning a scholarship and graduating in 1998.

He found success in Australia with roles in the 2004 movie Somersault and the TV series Love My Way, but became an international star for his turn as Jake Sully in Avatar.

Related: James Cameron Has New ‘Stories to Tell,’ Reacts to Criticism of Time Spent on ‘Avatar’

Was Avatar Sam Worthington’s breakout role? 

Yes, and if it were helmed by anyone other than James Cameron, he may not have gotten it. When he auditioned for the movie, he was so frustrated by the secrecy surrounding the project, including who was directing it, that he refused to read his lines and instead spit at the camera.

“I was just angry,” he told Variety. “It was like, ‘You’re not telling me anything. This is a waste of time.’ Later, when they were like, ‘Jim Cameron wants to meet you, and this was for his movie,’ I was just like, ‘Oh sh-t, I’m going to get in trouble.’” 

But Cameron was sold. “I saw a lot of actors, names you’d be quite impressed by. But Sam was the guy who made me want to follow him into battle.”

Related: Sam Worthington: 'James Cameron and I Had a Love-Hate Relationship'

What is Sam Worthington’s net worth in 2026?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Man on a Ledge actor is worth $60 million, a sum that comes mostly from his lead role in the Avatar movies.

How much did Sam Worthington make off Avatar?

Officially, Worthington's salary for the original Avatar is anyone's guess. Some sites estimate that he was paid $10 million upfront, but that seems unlikely since he was an unknown actor in the United States at the time. That said, if his agent negotiated as little as 1% of the backend, he’d have made $29 million off the box-office alone.

Matt Damon has claimed over the years that he had to turn down a lucrative deal to play Sully because he was committed to the Bourne movies at the time, joking that he lost out on $290 million—and therefore implying that he’d have gotten 10% of the backend. But Cameron himself shot down the Good Will Hunting actor’s report. 

“Now what he’s done is he’s extrapolated, ‘I get 10 percent of the gross on all my films,’” Cameron said. “And if, in his mind, that’s what it would’ve taken for him to do Avatar, then it wouldn’t have happened. Trust me on that.”

It’s safe to say, then, that Worthington didn’t get 10% on the backend.

How much did Sam Worthington make for Avatar: The Way of Water?

Worthington's salary hasn't been independently confirmed by him or the studio, but several sites claim he was paid $10 million upfront with a lucrative 5% share of the film's profits or gross participation. Because the movie earned more than $2.3 billion worldwide, Worthington’s total compensation could have reached roughly $110 million.

What was Sam Worthington's salary for Avatar: Fire and Ash?

Unofficial reports and industry speculation suggest that his base salary may have increased to approximately $12 million to $15 million for the third film, likely with another backend participation deal attached.

What was Sam Worthington paid for Terminator Salvation?

Unsubstantiated reports put Worthington’s upfront earnings at $1 million. The movie grossed just over $370 million, so if he negotiated, say, 5% on the backend, he’d have raked in an additional $18.5 million. 

What did Sam Worthington make for the Clash of the Titans movies?

Worthington's salary for 2010's Clash of the Titans has not been officially disclosed, but estimates place his earnings at between $5 million and $7 million after the success of Avatar. His pay may have increased for the 2012 sequel, Wrath of the Titans, but his standing with producers certainly didn't. According to Worthington himself, he made some decisions that caused a creative rift.

“I looked at it as [my character' was half a god and half a dad, and he had decided that he didn’t want the god part anymore,” Worthington told Variety. “So I decided to develop a dad bod and that I wouldn’t care what I looked like. Of course, that’s antithetical to what a studio wants when they pay X amount of dollars to make a movie about a chiseled hero. My arrogance clashed with the studio and the director’s vision, and it turned into a horrible fight.” 

What has Sam Worthington been in besides the Avatar movies? 

Short answer: a lot. His films include Terminator Salvation, Clash of the Titans, Everest, Hacksaw Ridge and Horizon: An American Saga and he’s starred in TV series like ManhuntUnder the Banner of Heaven and most recently, I Will Find You. 

Is Sam Worthington going to be in more Avatar movies? 

If all goes as planned, Avatar 4 and 5 will arrive in theaters in 2029 and 2031, respectively, and Worthington will dutifully reprise his role for both. “That man changed my life,” he said, referencing Cameron. “If the boss says, ‘jump’, I jump. I’m his soldier, man.” 

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Emma Heming Willis marked her 50th birthday with a joyful throwback video of husband Bruce Willisfrom a time when life felt a little lighter.

As she reflected on entering a new decade, Emma admitted the last 10 years have been "heavy" as the couple navigated Bruce’s frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which he was diagnosed with in 2023 after initially being diagnosed with aphasia the year before.

Emma captioned her post alongside a sweet video of Bruce, 71, singing " Happy Birthday " into a helium balloon. "Today is my big 5-0. And I have to say, I’m ready for this new decade and all it has to offer," she wrote. "My 40s were heavy, yet I’m proud of how far I’ve come as a wife, mom, care partner, and advocate."

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She continued, "I’m also proud of the work we’re doing through the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund and what lies ahead. Together, we’re raising awareness of FTD, supporting caregivers, and advancing education and research. As I step into this next chapter, my birthday wish is for a future where families facing dementia have more support, resources, less stigma, and every reason to hold onto hope. If you’d like to celebrate this milestone with me, please consider supporting the Fund." The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund works to confront frontotemporal dementia by raising awareness, funding promising research, and supporting caregivers.

Only a few days ago, Emma addressed a big misconception about her husband's diagnosis. “When people say, ‘Oh, you know, does he remember who you are?’ Well, he does because he doesn’t have Alzheimer’s; he has FTD,” she shared on The Bosstickspodcast. “I think that’s a very common misconception that, when you think of dementia, we think of memory loss.”

She added, “I think what you experience with any form of dementia is it just takes. You know, these diseases, they take, and they take, and they take—sometimes very slowly—and you are grieving different losses all the time. So you are consistently in grief.”

The couple shares two daughters, Mabel, 14, and Evelyn, 12. Bruce also has three adult daughters with his ex-wife, actress Demi Moore.

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What’s not to love about the cottagecore aesthetic? With nature-inspired elements and romantic vibes, it evokes such a cheerful and cozy feeling. If you’re looking to add some cottagecore charm to your home, we found something that effortlessly blends functionality and style: This Keyohome 2-Piece Woven Scalloped Tray Set at Walmart.

With a Walmart flash deal, this circular scalloped tray set is currently on sale for less than $25 for a limited time. This set normally retails for $29, but it’s now marked down to $20, which means that you’re getting each tray for just $10! You can also score a single rectangular version of these trays at full price for $20. 

Keyohome 2-Piece Woven Scalloped Tray Set, $20 (was $29) at Walmart

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Everything about these trays oozes with cottagecore vibes. Handwoven with paper rope, these trays have artisanal charm and a raw, natural feel. The darling scalloped edge adds a touch of playfulness and whimsy. Placed anywhere in your home, they’ll accent your space and subtly elevate the overall aesthetic. 

Just as functional as they are chic, these trays have an iron frame for sturdiness and durability. They boast a flat base, ensuring that they stay stable wherever you place them. You can use these trays in any room for a variety of purposes. With their neutral color and adorable design, they’ll complement your furniture and decor without looking out of place. 

This set comes with one large tray and one medium tray. The large tray has a 12-inch diameter and measures 2.8 inches deep, and the medium tray has a 9.5-inch diameter and measures 2.6 inches deep. Compared to storage bins, the trays’ edges aren’t very high, but they still manage to make a room look more organized. They corral items into a designated space, reducing the clutter. Additionally, the low edges allow you to see everything stored within them at a glance.  

You can use these trays to streamline beauty products and small towels in your bathroom, produce and spices in your kitchen, and remotes and books in your living room.  If you tend to misplace your keys and wallet, you can place one tray by your front door so you have a designated spot for your essentials whenever you come home. Alternatively, you can use these trays to display decor pieces and plants on your coffee table, dining table, or console, creating a focal point in your space. 

One reviewer said that these trays are great for “organization.” Another reviewer said that they’re “beautifully made and sturdy,” and a third customer described them as "beautiful and gorgeous.”

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Who doesn’t love a product that’s as decorative as it is functional? Organize your home while adding some cottagecore charm with the Keyohome 2-Piece Woven Scalloped Tray Set. Be sure to hurry to Walmart and snag it while it’s still on sale for just $20! 

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House of the Dragon Season 3 hasn’t even premiered yet, and eyes are already on the fourth and final season. Showrunner Ryan Condal has an exciting update, as he talks about where he and the team are in the writing process.

House of the Dragon Season 4 is officially confirmed as the final season of the series, based on the book Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin. The Game of Thrones author is no longer involved in the creative process of the series, as House of the Dragon changed the book storyline substantially. However, viewers are still excited to see how the story comes to an end.

During a recent press conference, Condal shared that he and the team are “actively writing” the fourth season. They’ve even started to “turn drafts over to HBO.”

However, this is early. Condal keeps saying that they are “as far ahead as we’ve ever been at this point in crafting a new season.” The writing process will continue until HBO takes the scripts and pushes for the production stage. At the same time, the post-production team is still doing work on House of the Dragon Season 3, which premieres on June 21, 2026.

What does this mean for the premiere of the final season of the Game of Thrones prequel? That’s to be determined. HBO still has this series slated for the 2028 schedule, confirming the two-year turnaround time between seasons. It makes sense considering the graphics that are needed for the creation of the dragons.

That doesn’t mean fans will be without a show in the universe at all. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2, which is set around the middle of the time between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, is still slated for a 2027 release.

There is a lot of noise about the series right now, with many viewers disappointed in the storytelling during the second season. Condal is tuning out all of that noise to focus on the four-act story he and his team want to tell.

However, he does understand the frustration when it comes to the wait, and he makes it clear that an earlier than a 2028 release date for House of the Dragon Season 4 likely isn’t going to happen. It takes a year to film and “then it takes seven-eight months to make dragons,” and that means the math doesn’t math to bring one season a year.

For now, viewers will want to get ready for the third season, which is kicking off with the highly anticipated “Battle of the Gullet” from the Fire & Blood story. There is already positive praise from critics who have seen the early screeners.

Happy birthday, Ken! Sixty-five never looked so good.

Earlier this year, Mattel, Inc. announced today that the beloved Barbie doll was kicking off his 65th anniversary by saying “Hello New Beginnings,” trading his beach towel for a boarding pass and inspiring fans everywhere to embrace a yearlong adventure as he sets out to try 65 new things.

Now, as part of the unique celebration, Ken is teaming up with Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki for a fashion collaboration that imagines what happens "when Ken steps behind the decks."

Beginning Thursday, June 18, the limited-edition Ken x Dim Mak collection blends Ken’s playful legacy with Dim Mak’s streetwear and electronic music roots, reimagining Ken’s 65th anniversary through the lens of Dim Mak — which was founded by Aoki, 48.

The 10-piece collection includes tees, tanks, sweatshirts, hats and shorts retailing from $38-$75 that's now available to shop here.

Barbie, Aoki and his Dim Mak brand all took to Instagram Thursday to post a joint video promoting the "legendary link up" featuring a Ken doll that's a spitting image of the iconic DJ. Check out the riotous clip below.

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Fans seem on board with the new collaboration, showing their supporting in the joint post's comments section. "Haha sooo cute and joyful! ♡♡♡," wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, "Omg i would buy the Aoki doll! We hadn't had a DJ doll yet."

“Whether I'm making music, or building my brand Dim Mak, I'm always chasing moments that people will never forget," Aoki said in a statement. "Helping Ken celebrate 65 years by teaching him how to DJ has been an absolute blast. We created a capsule that's bold, fearless, and uniquely us, and seeing myself as a one-of-a-kind Ken doll is pretty wild. Ken's proving that it's never too late to try something new, reinvent yourself, and have fun doing it. I'm excited to see what's next for him."

Kelly Ripa may have found the young slang that finally made her question her future on daytime TV.

This morning, on the June 18 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, Ripa and Mark Consuelos discussed slang terms used by younger people, including "glazing" and "aura farming."

Ripa said their son had used one of the terms before, but that did not mean she understood it.

Kelly Ripa Tried to Understand "Glazing"

Consuelos joked that it's a verb and explained that "glazing" refers to someone who gives too many compliments.

He continued explaining, "They criticize someone who is being overly complimentary, especially if it feels disingenuous."

"It's referred to someone who keeps handing out compliments," Consuelos said. "They're glazing someone."

"I promised myself I would get off the air when I started not knowing things," Ripa responded.

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Ripa and Consuelos then turned to the audience for help.

"Does anybody use the word glaze here?" Consuelos asked.

He called on a younger audience member who seemed to know what the terms meant.

The hosts then tried to clarify whether "glazing" was more of a compliment or a critique.

Consuelos tested out an example, saying, "So, like, a friend is talking to some other guy, some girl, and all of a sudden, the girl walks away, and you're like, 'Dude, why are you glazing that girl so much?'"

The young audience member confirmed they had the right idea.

"Aura Farming" Was Another Challenge

The hosts also tried to understand "aura farming."

"And what is aura farming?" Ripa asked.

Consuelos said that it might mean trying to get people to "glaze" you.

"Aura farming is when you, like, try to get attention, positive attention, is that right?" he asked.

The audience member helped clarify that it is more about trying to look cool in front of people.

Ripa and Consuelos then started using more slang, including "cap," "fam," and "gang."

Some attempts went better than others.

Related: Kelly Ripa Asks Husband Mark Consuelos if He’s ‘Cookie Jarring’ Her

Kelly and Mark Turned It Into an Audience Moment

The slang lesson eventually became a full audience interaction.

Consuelos teased the audience member for not wanting to be one of the show's dancers, only to end up part of the show anyway.

"You didn't think you were going to be on the show," he joked.

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Not every artist loves their biggest hit. Faron Young certainly didn't — at least not at first.

On June 18, 1955, "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young," the song he'd been forced to record, hit No. 1 and changed the course of his career.

It was another win for the country star, who was already proving himself on the charts. "Goin' Steady" had gotten him to No. 2 in 1952, and three more top tens followed.

His label had a habit of seeing potential in songs he wasn’t always sold on, and once again, they proved they knew what they were doing.

Related: 1965 Motown Classic, Once Mocked as ‘No-Hit,’ Became Part of Chart History 61 Years Ago

"Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" spent three weeks at No. 1. Funny enough, the song's origin had nothing to do with country music. 

Songwriter Joe Allison drew his inspiration from the 1949 film Knock on Any Door, starring JohnDerek and Humphrey Bogart. In it, Derek's character Nick Romano lives by the motto "Live fast, die young, and leave a good-looking corpse." 

Allison took the line and wrote a song around it, which would go on to become the biggest hit of Young's career.

Two decades later, Young opened up about his initial resistance on The Ralph Emery Show.

“This was a tune that I detested,” he admitted. “Ken Nelson made me record this. He was my A&R man back then. I put it out, and it was a big, big hit. Then I got to liking it, especially when the check came in.”

Young noted that "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" wasn't all that different from two of his other early hits — "If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin'" and "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night.” Pretty much the same formula, he said, and it had worked every time.

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By the time Young sat down with Emery, he had 70 top ten hits. When asked how he'd managed to stay relevant for so long, he explained, “One thing I've done is I work at this as a business. I try to keep up with the times."

But keeping up with the times became increasingly difficult, and Young's offstage behavior was making things worse.

In 1972, Young was accused of spanking an audience member at a Clarksburg, West Virginia show. He claimed she spat on him first, paid a $24 fine and moved on — but the incident left a stain on his public image. 

Mercury Records, his label since the early 1960s, dropped him in 1978 when his albums and singles stopped performing. A deal with MCA Records in 1979 lasted just two years and two albums before that door closed too. Commercially speaking, Young's career was finished.

His personal life was deteriorating at the same time. In 1984, he fired a pistol into the ceiling of his kitchen, alarming his wife, Hilda Macon. The "Hillbilly Heartthrob" nickname felt like it belonged to a different person entirely by then. Two years later, in 1986, he and his wife divorced after 32 years of marriage.

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Young made one final push with Step One Records in 1988, releasing a handful of albums, including a Christmas record and a duet project with fellow country legend Ray Price. But by that time, it was too little, too late. 

Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Clint Black and Travis Tritt had taken country music in a new direction, and there wasn't much room left for the generation that came before them.

Feeling overlooked by the new scene, Young withdrew from public life. He had helped build country music into what it was, and felt the industry had moved on without him.

On December 9, 1996, as his health worsened and his career continued to decline, Young died by suicide. In a note he left behind, he pointed to both his failing health and his sense of being abandoned by the country music world.

If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 — call or text 988. 

It's a great week to be a Chobani fan!

Yesterday, Parade confirmed that the brand had launched a massive 52-ounce carton of an all-new Pistachio Chocolate creamer exclusively at Costco. Today, we're bringing you insights into another new release that's heading to stores nationwide—and this one is heading out on a much larger scale (and permanently).

Joining its growing lineup of sugar-free coffee creamers is Chobani's brand-new Zero Sugar Vanilla Cinnamon-flavored creamer.

Chobani Launches New Zero Sugar Creamer Flavor: Vanilla Cinnamon

Inspired by "nostalgic flavors" that fans apparently can't get enough of, Chobani's new Zero Sugar Vanilla Cinnamon coffee creamer is made with "farm-fresh cream and real milk, 0g sugar, no artificial ingredients, sweeteners, or preservatives," according to an official description shared in an email with Parade.

Related: Chobani’s ‘Most-Loved’ Coffee Creamer Flavor Is Officially Back for a Limited Time

Although an ingredient list wasn't immediately available, assuming Chobani uses the same recipe as for the other two flavors in its Zero Sugar line (Salted Caramel and Sweet Cream), the company relies on stevia extract and allulose—a natural sugar we can't metabolize—to sweeten and add flavor. Which, in theory, should make it much easier to digest than sugar-free creamers made with certain artificial sweeteners that have been linked to stomach upset.

How Long Will the New Sugar-Free Creamer Be Available?

While an exact launch date wasn't shared, the rollout appears to be underway, and once the flavor hits shelves, fans won't have to worry about it disappearing as they do with its Flavor Drop collection (which current offers include the aforementioned Pistachio Chocolate creamer and an unexpected American Blueberry flavor), as we're told it's heading out permanently.

A rep for Chobani said its new Zero Sugar Vanilla Cinnamon Creamer is not exclusive to any one store and it's expected to be available at retailers nationwide, including Target, Walmart, and Publix, in the coming weeks.

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More than 60 years after it was recorded and nearly 62 years after the death of legendary entertainer Harpo Marx, a long-lost live performance has found an unexpected new audience.

According to Billboard's Chart Beat column, Harpo Speaks!: The Riverside Symphony Concert debuts at No. 6 on the Traditional Classical Albums chart and No. 25 on the Classical Albums chart dated June 20.

The album was recorded on March 20, 1964, during a benefit concert with the Riverside Symphony in Southern California. The performance would become one of the most remarkable moments of Marx's career. Best known as the silent member of the Marx Brothers, Harpo shocked the audience by speaking publicly, narrating Sergei Prokofiev'sPeter and the Wolf.

"Believe it or not, I'm going to talk!" Marx reportedly announced to the crowd, drawing gasps of surprise.

The recording is especially significant because it contains what is considered the only official recording of Harpo's speaking voice. Though millions knew him through films, television appearances, and stage performances, the comedian carefully protected the silent persona that made him famous.

The March 1964 appearance also proved historic for another reason. It marked Harpo's final public musical performance. He had suffered multiple heart attacks and was largely retired from public life. Just six months after the concert, he died at age 75 following complications from heart surgery.

For decades, the recording was believed lost.

The tapes resurfaced only recently after longtime Marx Brothers archivist John Tefteller discovered them in a mislabeled box while searching through recordings from another performance. Tefteller and Marx Brothers biographer Robert S. Bader then worked to restore the audio.

"The fact that we have a recording is a miracle," Bader said in a statement announcing the release. "The work that was done to rehabilitate it is stunning. It's as if you've found something covered with layers of mold and dirt, got it all cleaned off, and now are able to see something brand new underneath it."

Harpo's son, Bill Marx, also reflected on the release, saying, "To have this recording be released and let people hear it is an honor. Dad didn't really want people to know what he sounded like because it would have destroyed the character of Harpo that he created."

He added that the album allows listeners to appreciate more than just Harpo's famous comedy persona.

"I think, now, he would accept this graciously and gratefully because it goes beyond just seeing a guy being funny," Bill Marx said. "It goes to the heart of what life is about: Doing what you love and doing it the best you can."

Released on June 8 by Ramseur Records, Harpo Speaks!: The Riverside Symphony Concert features Harpo performing and guest conducting alongside the orchestra, including a rendition of Peter and the Wolf, a "Moon Medley" arranged by Bill Marx, and a rare instrumental performance of Harpo's own composition, "Guardian Angels."

More than six decades after the concert took place, the recording has accomplished something few could have imagined: turning a nearly forgotten piece of entertainment history into a brand-new Billboard chart success.

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The “Queen of Country Rock” built a career filled with hit singles that helped shape the sound of a generation and cement her lasting legacy in music history.

According to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Linda Ronstadt is often referred to by the nickname "The Queen of Country Rock." The title underscores her impact on country rock and her enduring legacy as a trailblazing artist.

Ronstadt had 10 songs in the Billboard Country Top 10 from 1974 through 1988. Her longest-charting No. 1 is a cover of 1987's "To Know Him is to Love Him" alongside Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. Also a No. 1 hit is 1975's "When Will I Be Loved."

Following, the singer hit No. 2 with "Blue Bayou" in 1977 and "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)" in 1974. She ranked No. 3 with another collaboration with Parton and Harris, 1987's "Those Memories of You." In succession are "Love is a Rose" (1975), "Wildflowers" (1988), "Crazy" (1976), and "I Never Will Marry" (1978), which round out her Top 10 hits.

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The Country Music Hall of Fame wrote, "In the 1970s, Linda earned the nickname 'Queen of Country-Rock' for her country-rock music. Later in her career, she leaned into her Mexican heritage and released albums of Spanish-language music that she grew up hearing from her father. The versatility and talent shown by Linda have cemented her as one of the most successful and influential vocalists of our time."

According to American Songwriter, Ronstadt's 1969 album, Hand Sown … Home Grown, is considered "the very first alternative country album to be released by a woman."

Ronstadt's 1974 breakthrough LP Heart Like a Wheel cemented her place in music history. Around the same time, she also worked closely with future members of The Eagles, who went on to become one of the decade’s biggest bands in their own right. She would eventually put her own spin on their 1973 hit "Desperado."

In an interview with ROUTE Magazine, Ronstadt recalled her first big hit, "Different Drum" with The Stone Poneys. The song was written by Monkees member Michael Nesmith.

"I had first heard it as a bluegrass song on a Greenbriar Boys album and just thought that it was a hit song. So, we recorded it, but it wasn’t the song that it could be," she explained.

"So, the record company said that they wanted to recut it. They recut it with the strings and harpsichord, and I was fairly horrified. I went, 'We can’t do this!' But it was a hit. I was wrong."

In 1978, The New York Times writer Ed Ward named Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, and Stevie Nicks as the Queens of Rock. She responded, "All I've done in my music is acknowledge that I've been hurt. I've been crippled, but I'm still walking."

Additionally, she told ROUTE that it still surprised her how much her music resonated with listeners. She replied, "Well, it wasn’t something that I was trying to do. I was just trying to find songs that I could sing."

Linda Ronstadt retired from the music business in 2011, bringing an end to a remarkable run of chart successes. Yet her catalog remains a beloved part of the American songbook, as her music continues to resonate with listeners decades later.

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Elton John is widely celebrated as one of the defining voices of modern pop and rock music, but he also holds a more unusual distinction: he is the most frequently misheard artist of all time in our analysis.

Across his extensive catalog, there have been 2,569 reported misheard lyrics, a striking figure that reflects both the reach of his music and the way listeners interpret his famously layered vocal delivery and theatrical production style.

Emerging to global fame in the early 1970s, John, 79, built a career on emotionally rich storytelling, distinctive piano-driven arrangements, and lyrics often delivered with dramatic phrasing.

Songs like "Rocket Man," "Your Song" and "Bennie and the Jets" became cultural staples, played across radio, film, and television for decades. That widespread exposure has helped cement his status as a generational artist, but it has also contributed to a surprising byproduct: a vast collection of mondegreens, or misheard lyrics.

Among his catalog, one track stands out above the rest.

The iconic "Tiny Dancer" alone accounts for 214 reported mishearings, placing it among the top 20 most commonly misheard songs in the entire dataset.

Released in 1971 on the album Madman Across the Water, the song is known for its sweeping string arrangements and poetic, loosely narrative lyrics. Its soft vocal delivery and dense instrumentation create moments where words can easily blur, especially when heard through car speakers, radios or crowded environments—classic conditions for lyric misinterpretation.

What makes John particularly notable in this context is not just the volume of misheard lyrics, but the diversity of them.

His catalog spans ballads, glam rock anthems, and theatrical pop compositions, often featuring expressive phrasing and complex arrangements that leave room for listeners to fill in gaps with their own interpretations.

Ultimately, the data underscores a simple truth: John’s music is so widely loved and so deeply embedded in popular culture that it lives many lives in listeners’ heads—sometimes exactly as written, and sometimes completely transformed. Either way, the songs endure, proving that even misheard, they remain unmistakably iconic.

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Hindsight is 20/20, as they say, but when it comes to money, there is a ton of good advice that can help you shape your future. Some people look back wishing they’d invested differently or paid off a debt, while others thought having a clearer picture of their future would have helped. 

I reached out to five retirees and asked them one question: “What do you wish you knew about money when you were 60?” Here are their responses. 

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The 5 Lessons From Retirees

The five people I spoke with were from across the country. They come from different walks of life, having retired from a variety of careers. The respondents were craftspeople, professionals, homemakers, and business owners. Each person has been retired for at least 5 years but no more than 15 years. 

Ameriprise Financial notes that many people worry about supporting their adult children in retirement, but none of the respondents mentioned this in their answers. In fact, investments were mentioned more than any other financial aspect. 

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Steve from Scottsdale, AZ said, “At 60, I thought a lot about what my future would look like in retirement. It would have been nice to have a clearer vision of the expenses associated with traveling, maintaining multiple homes, and how my investments would perform.”

While many people plan for these expenses, inflation and the cost of living in America have changed dramatically in the past year. Even the most careful of investors would likely not have been able to predict the wild market we live in now. 

Mike from Hermitage, PA mirrored the investment sentiment. “Not my 60s, but I would have invested in the medical cannabis industry in my 20s. Seriously, though, I’ve always had enough because I’m not focused on things. But I’m no different now than I would’ve been if I’d have gotten everything I wanted.”

While Mike chuckled, talking about medicinal cannabis, he was adamant that he really wouldn’t change anything. He said that he budgets well and is happy with what he has. Although, according to the Transamerica Institute, only 41% of retirees have increased happiness levels since retiring, putting Mike in the minority.

We see this reflected in sentiments from another retiree. “When you budget for emergency expenses after retirement,” says Diana from Columbia, TN, “think of what you think you should need for the year and at least double that amount.”

Diana noted that several expenses, including back-to-back ice storms that required professional crews to come to their property to remove debris, ate into their 2026 emergency budget. 

Her remarks parallel a Bankrate report on the lack of emergency funds in many Americans' accounts. Only 47%, less than half, of Americans surveyed by Bankrate said they could cover a $1000 emergency if needed. 

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And while emergency expenses can’t be accounted for, debt in retirement can. That was a regret from Sherry from Naples, FL.

“I should have had all the school loans paid off before retirement,” she said. Her husband, Dale, also from Naples, joked, “I should’ve invested more in Apple and prescription medication!” 

Dale and Sherry both commented, however, that investing in your 30s is wiser, echoing Steve’s earlier comment about how investments would perform. 

Overall, our five retirees were positive about their financial outlooks. While some are traveling and having new experiences, others are very happy enjoying the homes they’ve built for themselves. 

What Hindsight Can Teach You Now

Many Americans are feeling uncertain about the future of retirement in the current economy, but for those already there, it doesn’t seem to be a dire situation. What we can learn from their hindsight is that investing and creating a clear retirement picture for yourself can help you plan for surprises. 

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

• Ameriprise Financial – "New Ameriprise Research: Parents Balance Retirement and Supporting Adult Children Financially"
• Transamerica Institute – "Retirees: Enjoying Life Amid Health and Financial Uncertainties"
• Bankrate – "Emergency Savings Report"

Dropout is no longer the scrappy underdog it once was, but that doesn't mean CEO, comedian and game show host Sam Reich is ready to call it grown-up either.

When Parade spoke with Reich last year, he described the streaming service as being in its “awkward teenage phase,” still figuring out the length of its own limbs after years of being underestimated. “I would say that last year we were like 14 or 15, and now we’re 16,” Reich says. “We’re definitely still an awkward teenager.” But the awkwardness looks different now. Dropout is larger and more visible than ever. And with that comes what Reich calls a new “expectation of success.”

That expectation has become especially clear when you look at Game Changer, which has returned for its eighth season. Its return has seen it become larger in scope, more ambitious in production and increasingly part of awards conversations. But Reich says the goal is not simply to make everything bigger. It is to make the work sustainable, humane, surprising, and most importantly, funny.

With the new season underway, Reich sat down with Parade for an exclusive interview about Dropout growing up, Game Changer’s Emmy chances, why the show is “profoundly different” from other game shows, and the upcoming episode he says will make everyone talk about rice.

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Last time we spoke, you said Dropout was in its "awkward teenage phase". Has it grown up since then?
I would say that last year we were like 14 or 15, and now we're 16. I would say that we're definitely still an awkward teenager. There's no doubt about it. We're just moving along. The end is clear.

What is the end?
The end of the awkward teenage years. I can see it. But that light at the end of the tunnel is still a little bit further away.

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What would being an adult mean for you and for Dropout?I presume in some ways, you never want to be grown up.
Yeah, there's a little bit of a Peter Pan complex. I think the awkwardness has everything to do with having been this upstart for years and years, coming out of the College Humor years, where expectations on us were very low. So when we overperformed, people were really excited about it. And don't get me wrong, people are still very excited about Dropout, but there is more of an expectation of success. The hurdle becomes higher and where the hurdle becomes higher is to bring it all the way back to limbs, you need longer limbs to be able to leap over it.

So, we're growing up in all those ways, like meeting higher expectations of the customer, the talent, the internal team, and everybody who's participating in Dropout. Then I think being really grown up, who knows what that means. I don't pretend to know what that means. It becomes right sizing of ambition, where we are both meeting expectations on the one hand and continuing to surprise and delight people on the other side, which there's nothing more I like than surprising and delighting as a category.

I think it's fair to say it's something you do very well.
Terrorizing, too.

Terrorizing is just another way of surprising, really
Sure is!

In a behind-the-scenes episode this season, there was this notion that the episodes are getting bigger and bigger. Is that something you're actively trying to achieve this season?
It's interesting. The scale of production this year was bigger, but the ideas, with a few notable exceptions, did not necessarily feel like they were meaningfully bigger than stuff we've done on Dropout before. The production felt bigger because it was more humane, which is to say, we were tying to approach these ambitious ideas with the correct amount of people and the correct amount of budget and effort.

In some ways, it's a season where we were forced to ask ourselves questions about what a Game Changer episode is and isn't and right size the ambition of the show in order that a standard Game Changer episode isn't trying to break the ceiling every time. I maintain that that's not surprising. Game Changer is fun because we're working with some constraints, and because we're forced to deliver something within those restraints.

For me, necessity being the mother of invention, creating an episode without budgetary limits or any creative limits is like writing poetry without rhyme. Which is to say, some people are great at it, but it's not what I'm great at. I also love that we continue to do a lot with, in the scheme of things, a relatively low budget.

You've said it's most fun for you to put people in the middle of these situations and see what they come up with.
I maintain some of the least fun opportunities of Game Changer are me having to be stringent about rules. Like when Mike Trapp goes and grabs a ladder in Deja Vu, and I have to sit them down. In an ideal world, I don't have to do that, which means that in an ideal world, I'm creating a game with very stringent rules. Hard to do when rules make games. So the art of making a Game Changer episode is often "how big can I create this pen without keeping them penned in". And trying to come up with a framework that's going to be fun to watch. It heightens, in some way and it's structured that they'll be able to butt up against it, but also that it isn't so constricting that it's on rails and that there's a beginning, middle and end.

Who is able to push the boundaries of episodes the best?
There are definitely contestants who do that more than other contestants. Vic Michaelis comes to mind. Lou Wilson comes to mind. Without a doubt, the episode where there's the most of that is One Year Later, which is where I set them sort of free, hand-in-hand with my production team, and would only learn after that episode wrapped just what they had put my production team through. What an incredibly difficult challenge, where it's like they want to push the production team as far as humanly possible. Of course, the competition depends on it. And the production team can't consult me because I'm supposed to be the independent arbiter.

And then of course, you can look at Samalamadingdong through this lens, which isn't particularly fair, but neither was the episode. Yo could say that was an example of a player running amok.

Oh, Rulette 1, them taking over the show. Even less so Jeremy Culhane hosting, which, let's be clear, I was hoping someone would sort of take us up on, but more Oscar Montoya's decision to clone that rule twice and make me the only contestant in the episode. By the time that happened, there was a little bit of me and my creative staff going, "we just decided there's no game here, is that okay?" And then going, "Actually, it's the most entertaining option. It doesn't matter, it's fine, we will be forgiven that there is no game here".

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Is there an overall guiding principle to designing and running a game?Is it just trying to be funny?
For sure. I mean, who knows if it affects my eligibility. My hope is it doesn't, but traditional game shows, à la Survivor or Jeopardy, are governed by very strict rules because there's real money on the line. I am not, because ours is not a real game show by that definition. It is a comedy show that has embraced a game show format. But if I had to abide by game show rules, it would be a very different show. Really, winning Game Changer is being funny on Game Changer.

It feels like that's how you win Make Some Noise, which Brennan Lee Mulligan has balked at. How do you actually pick a winner on that show?
Vibes, mostly. I would that it's a performer that impressed me the most 70% of the time, so that is genuine. And then 30% of the time, it's because I'm unable to pick a person, meaning I don't know who impressed me the most and so it's arbitrary.

Back to Emmy consideration, you have been submitted for Outstanding Host for a Game Show. You are the only host that, in my opinion, wears quite as many hats as you do, between your role behind the scenes, but then also the way in which you are a host and a performer. You've said in the past that where you feel most comfortable is playing host.
I was born, bred, and raised to be this behind-the-scenes puppet string puller. The role that suits me very well is that of the 60s and 70s game show host. I was born with this voice and this beard. And that just all ties very well together. I'm never the funniest person in the room and the fact that I get to be on this side of the aisle is my comfort spot. I get to tee up comedy opportunities for people who are a lot funnier than I am to bat around.

Well, you do that well. And surrounding yourself with funny people is a skill in and of itself.
For sure. I mean, we are so fundamentally and profoundly different than anything else in the category, and ultimately, that'll either hurt us until it helps us. I think we'll continue to do this year after year and who knows when it's our year. I will be shocked when it's our year. I will have a heart attack. But I think Game Changer is differentiated enough to look like it doesn't belong in the category, and then by the time it gets the attention of Academy members, it'll be like "How could we ignore this as compared to everything else in the category?"

You've made some comments that you'd prefer to move away from the idea that Dropout is associated only with unscripted content. Can you elaborate on that?
Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with being synonymous with unscripted content, because I think we do it very well. I also think it has kind of a reputation that we do it better than, which is an exciting spot to be. But we have a huge amount of development that's not unscripted. So you know, this next era of progamming that we're ushering in, I hope people begin to associate us with more alt comedy than they do unscripted alt comedy.

The second thing I'll say is there is just a huge amount of written work that goes into this "unscripted" programming, whether it's for Game Changer or Dimension 20. I will say that scripted shows are turning more and more to improv to sweeten their performances. So there's a way in which these categories are starting to feel a bit dated. Some of the most exciting work is right on the bubble. What should we call that?

What is your favorite episode from this season of Game Changer?
Listen, they're all my babies and I love them equally. I don't know how you've heard otherwise, but Episode 5, Count the Rice, there's a lot of rice counting that happens in that episode. And I think it's safe to say that it is the most anyone will ever be by the act of counting rice. We've really taken rice counting to a whole new platform. It's to the point where, in the same way every development office in Hollywood is now talking about what their low-budget horror offering is going to be, everyone in the world of unscripted development is going to be talking about rice for months.

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April 2026 brought one of the biggest books of the year to our shelves, and everyone is talking about it. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke introduced us to tradwife Natalie, and immediately, readers believed that the character was inspired by Ballerina Farm’s influencer, Hannah Neeleman.

The 35-year-old influencer has now broken her silence about the topic, while also offering her thoughts on the tradwife debate and the way women act. While she hasn’t quite said she’s definitely not the inspiration, she’s made it clear that she doesn’t really care.

Neeleman chatted with Vulture about the idea of being the inspiration, and she shared, “I know what’s going on.” Rather than debate the topic, which commenters on social media still believe is true, she went on to share that she was surprised a novel like Yesteryear didn’t come out sooner.

The 2026 thriller focuses on Natalie, a tradwife who has a lot of secrets to hide. She’s not doing it all herself, and her husband’s farm produce isn’t as organic as it’s made out to be. However, things take a turn when she wakes up in the 1800s, with a husband who looks like a much older and gruffer version of the one she married and children she doesn’t quite recognize.

Ballerina Farm co-CEOs Daniel Neeleman and Hannah Neeleman attend the 2025 TIME100 Creators Launch Party at Gansevoort Rooftop on July 10, 2025, in New York City.

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She has to figure out whether it’s a challenge from God or whether she’s somehow ended up time-traveling. Yesteryear is one of those books with twist after twist that has left many with their jaws on the floor.

However, the Ballerina Farms star says that she doesn’t lean into the topics about tradwife, sharing, “With online discourse, women feed off that negative energy sometimes and that’s why things blow up. I honestly stay away from it as much as I can.”

Her focus remained on the topics of tradwife and the discourse online that involves anger and hate. Women tend to tear each other down more than men do, and Neeleman thinks that it comes from the fact that many believe that it will make them feel better about themselves. 

In fact, she thinks that all these arguments are leading to a “step backward” for women. Neither side is winning at this point, and it’s time for women to support others in whichever type of lifestyle they want to lead, stating, ““I don’t think women who want to work are winning. I don’t think mothers are winning. In fact, I think it’s a step backward.”

Around the time of Yesteryear coming out, Neeleman welcomed her ninth child with her husband, Daniel. Readers immediately thought of the social media celebrity as they read the story, and the debates of whether she was the inspiration or not continue. Burke hasn’t confirmed if a particular influencer was the inspiration for Natalie, sharing that she took part in influencer bootcamps to understand the role online.

While it’s probably not something you think about very much, your liver is one of the hardest-working organs you have. Located right under the rib cage, the liver is responsible for clearing toxins from the blood, producing bile that helps with digestion and providing the body with energy, among other important jobs.

Simply put, it’s impossible to live without a functioning liver. Perhaps that’s why the word “live” makes up the bulk of its name. Just like how what you eat impacts your brain, heart and gut, everything you put into your body either supports liver health or works against it. 

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“Diet has an unprecedented impact on liver health—arguably more than most people actually realize,” says Dr. Susan Kais, MD, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist and associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Cincinnati. “It is important to understand that the liver plays a number of vital roles: processing nutrients, regulating blood sugar, metabolizing fats and detoxifying substances from the bloodstream. What you eat can either reduce stress on the liver or contribute to the demise of the liver by contributing to liver damage over time,” she adds.

Hepatologists see more than anyone how diet can impact liver health, for better or for worse. With that in mind, we asked hepatologists what foods or drinks they would first cut from their diet to protect their liver. Their answers may inspire you to make your own dietary changes.

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How To Support Your Liver Through What You Eat

If you want your diet to support your liver, Dr. Kais recommends following the Mediterranean diet. She explains that this way of eating minimizes consumption of ultra-processed foods, refined carbs, foods high in added sugar and foods high in saturated fats, which can all negatively impact the liver when eaten in excess. Instead, it prioritizes nutrient-rich whole foods (especially plant-based foods) and foods high in unsaturated fats, like seafood, nuts and extra-virgin olive oil.

While many people know that consuming alcohol in excess is bad for liver health, Dr. Kais says that many people don’t realize that sugary drinks, candy, desserts, white bread and highly processed grains, frequent intake of fast food and excessive caloric intake from any source are all detrimental to liver health. 

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“Highly processed diets rich in saturated fats, trans fats and ultra-processed foods may promote inflammation, which can worsen liver disease and contribute to scarring. Poor dietary patterns can increase insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce and store more fat,” she tells Parade.

Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj, MD, a professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine’s Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health and a gastroenterologist for the Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System, says that regularly consuming foods high in fiber is especially great for liver health.

Scientific research backs this up, showing that a high-fiber diet decreases the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formally called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Considering that between 32% and 42% of adults in the U.S. have MASLD, this is helpful dietary advice to keep in mind.

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What a Hepatologist Would Cut From Their Diet To Protect Their Liver

When asked what they would first cut from their diet to protect their liver, Dr. Bajaj and Dr. Kais both had the same answer: alcohol. “It can exacerbate any underlying liver issues in a compounding way. Even moderate consumption can be detrimental, especially for those who may not realize they have liver concerns,” Dr. Kais says.

According to one study published in the journal Gut, consuming 30 grams of alcohol a day (roughly two standard drinks) significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis. Another study, published in Frontiers in Medicine and that took into account more than 53,000 people, found that even just one alcoholic drink a day significantly increased the risk of liver disease.  

Alcohol isn’t the only drink that’s bad for liver health. Dr. Bajaj says that regularly consuming drinks high in added sugar and that contain high-fructose corn syrup (like soda) can increase the risk of liver disease. Scientific research backs this up, showing that regularly consuming soft drinks significantly increases the risk of MASLD.

The Type of Food To Consider Cutting for Liver Health

Curious as to what food is liver health’s biggest nemesis? Dr. Kais says that the first food she would cut from her diet to protect her liver is fast food. “Fast food franchises are everywhere, making them an easy go-to when life gets hectic. However, I have seen firsthand how these foods can negatively impact liver health. They often contain high levels of unhealthy fats, sugars and preservatives, which can contribute to fatty liver disease and other health issues if consumed regularly."

Instead of eating fast food, Dr. Kais actively seeks out foods that can boost liver function, such as nutrient-rich plant-based foods and herbs such as garlic and turmeric. “These not only taste great but also provide critical nutrients and compounds that promote detoxification and liver regeneration,” she says.

In general, the less processed the foods on your plate are, the more they’ll support your liver health. Minimizing fast food, soda and alcohol can go a long way in protecting your liver. And with so many other delicious, more nutrient-rich options available, you’ll hardly miss them.

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For millions of retirees, watching Jeopardy! is a pinnacle of evening entertainment., and according to brain health experts, that habit may be pulling double duty — offering more than just fun for people looking to keep their minds sharp as they age.

"These games stimulate a person's ability to remember, focus their attention, process language and complete tasks using what is called processing speed," says Dr. Lori Bohn, a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and medical director at Voyager Recovery Center. "They cannot replace more complex forms of cognitive training but, if done consistently, they could provide a fun way to keep your mind involved."

What's Actually Happening in Your Brain While You Watch

Unlike most television, Jeopardy! isn't designed to be watched passively. The format invites viewers to play alongside contestants as the game progresses, pulling from memory across multiple topics and categories. That active recall, Bohn says, is exactly what makes it useful.

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"You have to access information you've previously stored when playing Jeopardy!; then you need to recall that information from your long-term memory," she explains. "The retrieval process strengthens the pathway used by the memory." Each clue is a small workout for the brain's recall system. Viewers who challenge themselves to think of answers before contestants are given what Bohn describes as "a type of mental exercise" that can build cognitive flexibility over time.

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The Habit That Makes All the Difference

The benefits earned from watching game shows depend on how you engage with the format. Letting the show play in the background while scrolling your phone is very different from actively participating with every question.

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A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that older adults who actively trained their reasoning and processing-speed abilities showed cognitive improvement. Although that research involved structured training programs rather than game shows specifically, experts believe that actively challenging the brain produces better results than passive viewing.

Dr. John La Puma, MD, NYT bestselling author of Indoor Epidemic puts it simply: "Play, don't watch. Tell the TV your answers, keep score, compete with the contestants, or with whoever is there watching with you."

What Jeopardy! Can and Can't Do for Your Brain

Jeopardy! isn't a cure-all solution, and experts are clear that physical activity, quality sleep, social connection and overall health all play significant roles in how the brain ages. No game show replaces those fundamentals. "The strongest brain-health returns come when mental engagement is paired with movement and daylight," La Puma says. "Use the show as a mental warm-up, and then go outside to enjoy daytime and give yourself positive strokes."

For retirees looking for a daily hobby or habit that actually does something useful, that's a pretty manageable prescription: answer the clues out loud, keep score and then go take a walk.

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Sources

• Ball K, Berch DB, Helmers KF, et al. "Effects of Cognitive Training Interventions With Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial." JAMA. 2002;288(18):2271–2281.
• Dr. Lori Bohn, Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director at Voyager Recovery Center.
• Dr. John La Puma, physician, New York Times bestselling author of Indoor Epidemic: 93% Inside Steals Sleep, Focus & Years—The 7% Outdoor Rx Restores Them.

In May 1977, Electric Light Orchestra (or ELO) became known on the radio for their song "Telephone Line," which took critics by storm. The song became a band staple and landed on the charts worldwide.

"Telephone Line" was part of the band's sixth album, A New World Record, when they were becoming known for a stream of hits like "Living Thing" and "Mr. Blue Sky." Multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lynne was known for developing unique sounds to create ear-tantalizing tracks, with the 1977 hit landing at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also became a success across the pond in Europe, landing at No. 8 on the UK chart.

What led the track to become a staple among radio stations and fans was its opening sound. When first listening to the track, fans will hear the distinguishable sound of a dial tone from an American phone line. "Telephone Line" is exactly as it sounds, a track that opens up as if listeners are trying to call someone on a landline.

"To get the sound on the beginning, you know, the American telephone sound, we phoned from England to America to a number that we know nobody would be at, to just listen to it for a while. On the Moog, we recreated the sound exactly by tuning the oscillators to the same notes as the ringing of the phone," said Lynne once.

The phone ring became essential to the track's overall message, which led it to become a staple power ballad. Lynne sings the lyrics of having feelings for a girl and trying to call her, but never getting through. The lyrics soon shift into wondering what could happen if she answered.

"I sound really desperate and lonely on this one, and maybe I was," he told Rolling Stone. "It's about trying to find a girl every night and you just can't get through to her. It was a scenario I thought of, but maybe it was prompted by the fact that I wasn't happy at the time."

The ballad resonated with fans all around. Keyboardist Richard Tandy said in the Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO documentary that Lynne perfectly captured that sentiment of love.

"I think everybody’s had an experience where they’ve had a bad telephone call with somebody they care about and the way it gets to you. And I think he captured that," he said.

"Telephone Line" was tagged by critics as being a rock ballad of lost love with a gorgeous melody. Many said that Lynne turned the track into a "miniature symphony" and one of the band's favorite songs of their career.

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John Mulaney may have just pulled off his most convincing bit yet. The comedian dropped a new tour promo that looks less like a stand-up announcement and more like a full-blown psychological thriller — complete with eerie visuals, ominous energy, and a mystery that has fans wondering if they’re watching a joke or the trailer for an actual movie.

The video, created to promote Mulaney’s latest stand-up tour, has sparked a wave of reactions from fans who are now demanding that the fake thriller become a real project. While Mulaney is known for blending absurdity with sharp storytelling, this time he may have blurred the line between comedy and cinema a little too well — because audiences are ready to see the full “movie” he teased.

The "film" opens with Mulaney telling a confidante that "everything's going fine, fun, shows are great, audiences are great," adding, "stuff's been weird tour-wise." Cue suspenseful music, shadowy figures, and Mulaney racing through a random patch of woods.

Mister Whatever | Official Trailer pic.twitter.com/hUKt8yXkmB

— John Mulaney (@mulaney) June 18, 2026

The unsettling clip plays out like a dark, cinematic mystery, with Mulaney unraveling the possibility that someone is stalking him in a way that feels straight out of A Beautiful Mind. Of course, the clip ended with his full tour dates for his Mister Whatever Tour.

Fans quickly latched onto the bizarre premise, wondering if the fake thriller setup could actually become a real movie — and begging Mulaney to turn the eerie bit into a full-length project.

"Wait can this be a real movie please," one person responded in the comment section of the Instagram reveal. Another person joked, "From the producers of Richard Kind’s 3rd greatest performance and Pirates of the Caribbean."

Others remarked how the trailer caught them off guard, wondering if Mulaney had moved into dramas. "The Touchstone Pictures logo," one person commented, with another writing, "Soooo kind of going to opposite direction of that whole comedy thing?"

Either way, fans can catch Mulaney live on his Mister Whatever Tour this summer, with the comedian making history as the first comedian to headline a show at Chicago’s historic Wrigley Field on July 11.