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Despite how their relationship appeared to fans, Bunnie XO opened up about Jelly Roll's year-long affair early in their marriage.

"We got married a month after meeting," she told Kelly Clarkson in February. "We eloped in Vegas, and when you marry somebody who's from a completely opposite side of the train tracks as you...we both were just so hardheaded and stubborn."

The Dumb Blonde podcast host revealed Jelly Roll — real name Jason DeFord — had an affair three years into their marriage.

"When I found out about it, it was just so heartbreaking," she shared, adding that they separated for a period of time. "Instead of looking at him and being like, this is your fault, you know. I looked within myself, and was like, why do I keep attracting these types of men?"

According to Bunnie — real name Alissa DeFord — she had been given multiple second chances in her life, and felt her husband deserved one as well.

"It is the best decision I ever made," she gushed. "Will he get a third? Absolutely the f--- not."

The couple met in 2015 and almost immediately tied the knot. Years later, the "Son of a Sinner" artist was catapulted to stardom, becoming one of the most famous faces in country music.

Months after opening up about their IVF journey, Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie in May.

"The thing is I don't like when people are like, 'Oh my God, you guys are couple goals, or you guys are perfect.' And I'm like, you guys don't know the hell we've been through," Bunnie told Clarkson.

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If you already love UGG for its cloud-soft boots and slippers, there's a good chance you'll love this cozy fleece blanket from the brand that brings the same plush feel to your couch or bed. 

Right now, the UGG Nita Throw Blanket is now on sale at Amazon for as low as $39, down from $72. With Prime Week just around the corner,  it’s a strong early deal for this shopper-favorite throw.

It features a reversible design with a quilted, box-stitch on one side and fluffy fleece and UGG’s brand label on the other. It’s made for year-round comfort — perfect for movie nights, lazy naps, or curling up with a good book. With Prime Week just around the corner,  it’s a strong early deal for this shopper-favorite throw.

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Made from polyester, the throw comes in a roomy 50-inch by-70-inch size that's big enough to share. As one shopper put it, “The size is perfect for two people cuddling up to watch a show!” It’s available in three colors, with pricing that varies by shade: grey is the lowest at $39, white is $45, and blue is $54. Whichever option you choose, it’s still a solid deal. Just keep in mind the offer is exclusive to Prime members.

The UGG Nita Throw Blanket is also hypoallergenic and OEKO-TEX certified, meaning it’s made without harmful chemicals. It’s easy to care for, too—machine washable and safe to tumble dry on low. All it takes is a quick shake afterward to help restore its fluffy, plush look.

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For those wanting larger options, the blanket also comes in twin/twin XL, full/queen and king/California king sizes are  all currently included in the sale.

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Jen Hamilton is opening up about her separation from husband Brian Hamilton after nearly 14 years of marriage.

The labor and delivery nurse and influencer first hinted at trouble in her marriage in a since-deleted TikTok shared on Saturday, June 13.

“Day 1: absolutely devastated. Please don’t try to reach out to anybody on my behalf. That would make everything so much worse for me. Please just let me grieve,” she captioned a video of her crying. “My heart is absolutely shattered.”

“He broke my heart but I still love him with all the pieces 💔,” she added.

In a new TikTok shared on Monday, June 15, Hamilton shared more insight into what was happening behind the scenes.

"A publicist said that I should make a statement when I'm ready. There is no being ready, but there's already a bunch of articles about it, so I might as well just rip the band aid off and put it out there in the wind," she began. "But I didn't want a publicist statement and I didn't want a ChatGPT statement. I wanted it to be something that we came up with together and I called him, and that's what we did."

Hamilton then shared the couple's official statement on screen, which read, "Yes, we are separating. This comes with enormous pain for the both of us but also gratitude for the 15 years of shared history, love, and friendship. What we are committed to is loving each other well through this transition and placing the wellbeing of the family we created at the center."

"We are hoping our paths diverging in physical location will make space and room for mental healing for the other. We still are committed to being a team. We even wrote this together (and without ChatGPT)," the statement continued. "We both want to be very clear. This wasn't about falling out of love. That's why this is so devastating. It was about recognizing that sometimes the most loving thing you can do is give someone space to figure out complex things. And that's exactly what we are doing."

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Hamilton then said that she was "very embarrassed" about putting a video of herself crying on the internet and that she "never should of done it," but she was in a moment of "searing pain" and just wanted someone to tell her that things were going to be okay.

"I'm gonna be all right. People live through this all the time," she continued. "I know that not one of y'all owes me a damn thing, but if I could just have two requests. Number one would be to stop speculating, because none of y'all got it right, okay? And also only me and him know what happened, and I am the one that devastatingly, intrepidity asked for this."

"My next request is that you just be nice," Hamilton added. "He is my bestest friend still. There's no meanness, there's no yelling, there's no animosity between the two of us. I want him to win. I want him to be the very, very best version of himself, one that he's never even seen before."

The social media star ended her video by asking for privacy for her husband and two kids, noting she takes full accountability for how news of the separation became public.

Hamilton previously revealed in a 2022 TikTok post that she and her husband had separated once before, but ultimately reconciled.

Prior to their shocking divorce news, Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll were open about their struggles to conceive.

Bunnie — real name Alissa DeFord — helped raise Jelly's two children: Daughter Bailee Ann DeFord and son Noah Buddy DeFord. However, when the couple decided to grow their family together, Bunnie struggled to get pregnant.

"I don't know if it's that I did or if I didn't choose it, but I think before we come here, we choose our life path, and we yearn for the pain that we go through," she told People in February. "And I genuinely think that having those abortions when I was younger [and] the journey that I'm going on now with IVF [is] God's putting me through this again, so that I can be a voice for those women who are going through this process."

The Dumb Blonde podcast host called the infertility journey "one of the hardest things I've ever had to go through."

"So God is… Everything happens for a reason. It always comes around full circle," she added.

Bunnie and Jelly — real name Jason DeFord — met in 2015, before he became one of the biggest names in country music. The pair were thick as thieves as they battled addiction together. She was also by his side during his journey to lose nearly 300 pounds.

Despite being one of Nashville's hottest couples, news broke on Monday, June 15, that Jelly Roll had filed for divorce in Tennessee the month prior. According to TMZ, the decision to split was mutual.

The "Son of a Sinner" artist first opened up about their decision to turn to IVF during a June 2024 appearance on the Bussin' With the Boyspodcast.

"My wife and I are talking about having a baby," he said at the time. "It really made me realize at almost 40, I was like, that means I got to live to at least 60 -- I got to see this kid into college."

He added, amid his health journey, "My plan was never to be 60 it was to be like 55…Now I'm like, well I'd like to see my 60s you know what I mean."

"Papabear dropped a surprise on this pod today," wrote Bunnie XO. "We had planned on doing this privately, but decided our ivf journey needed to be shared because we've always been so open," Bunnie explained as she reshared a clip from his podcast episode. "w/ all odds stacked against us, it's already been hard & we have only just begun."

While she later explained how they would not announce a pregnancy when the time came, Bunnie captioned her post, "God Willing- Baby DeFord 2026 💫"

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I'm always looking for home decor that makes a statement without taking over a room. When I saw Target's latest stylish home find, I knew I had to have it. The new wall art has a neutral look that works with almost any style, adds plenty of texture and, best of all, gives shoppers more than one way to show it off. It's already a hit among Target shoppers.

Target recently added a chic dimensional wall art piece from its Threshold line for $50. The framed artwork features an abstract design in soft, light tones that fit seamlessly into modern, minimalist and cozy spaces alike.

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What really makes this Target find stand out is its flexibility. I can hang it horizontally over a sofa or bed for a wider look or turn it vertically to fill an empty wall or a narrow corner. That kind of versatility is surprisingly rare, especially at this price point.

If you've ever bought artwork only to realize it doesn't quite fit your space, this design solves that problem. Instead of rearranging an entire room around one piece, rotate it for a whole new look.

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Textured wall art is having a major moment in home design right now, as homeowners move beyond traditional prints and posters. Designers are embracing pieces with depth and dimension because they add warmth and visual interest without relying on bold colors or busy patterns.

The Threshold piece taps into several of the biggest home trends at once. Its abstract design feels modern while the neutral color palette keeps it approachable. The textured finish adds a handcrafted quality that many shoppers are craving as homes become more personalized and layered.

I also appreciate that it comes framed. That's one less thing for me to worry about, and it gives the artwork a polished look right out of the box.

For anyone refreshing a living room, bedroom or home office this summer, this could be an easy upgrade. The neutral palette means it won't clash with existing decor, and the ability to hang it vertically or horizontally gives you more freedom to experiment.

For just $50, this wall art piece can instantly change a room's mood without a full redesign. And judging by how quickly shoppers are scooping it up, I'm probably not the only one thinking about where I could hang it.

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Behind the scenes of the 2008 film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a secret feud was reportedly forming during production.

Steven Spielberg, HarrisonFord, and George Lucas disagreed about how the film should end. A recent Vulturearticle exposed their creative differences.

The franchise’s producer Kathleen Kennedy shared, “Steven was struggling with that movie. Harrison was struggling with the movie. They didn’t want to do a Raiders movie that involved aliens, and they kind of got into a fight with George about it.” 

Lucas had a different vision than the director and lead actor. 

“I wanted it to be kind of a War of the Worlds sort of thing,” Lucas recalled. “Harrison said, ‘I’m not going to do another science-fiction movie.’ And Steven said, ‘I’m not going to do another science-fiction movie.’ I said, ‘Steven, this is perfect because it’s the 1950s, when flying saucers were a whole thing,’ but he said ‘no.’ We did about five scripts, and finally Steve and I compromised: ‘Look, what if they’re not aliens but from another dimension.'”

The film takes place in 1957 as the titular character fights the Soviet KGB to uncover a telepathic crystal skull. Reviews were mixed for the film, but it made a whooping $786.6 million at the box office worldwide.

 “Harrison and Steven were not 100 percent on board,” Kennedy said, referencing the sci-fi ending. “That’s why the movie, out of the four that Steven made, is the weakest.”

“And that’s why Harrison was so deeply committed to Destiny. He didn’t want that to be the end,” the producer said.

The 2023 film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was directed by James Mangold and is the only film in the series not directed by Spielberg. It received mediocre reviews and made $384 million at the box office worldwide, losing the studio $130 million.

Dairy Queen is reportedly releasing three new Blizzard flavors and one new Misty Slush Float flavor just in time for the official start of summer—and the Fourth of July.

On Monday, June 15, food blogger Snackolator took to Instagram and Facebook to share a sneak peek at the upcoming lineup.

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"Dairy Queen is about to celebrate the 4th in STYLE with a new Misty Float and THREE new Blizzard flavors!" he captioned the update, which featured a photo of the tasty-looking treats. "These are all speculated to drop in July."

First up is the Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float, which, as Snackolator relayed, features "layers of Cherry Misty Slush, soft serve and Blue Raspberry Misty Slush that's topped with festive star sprinkles."

Next, Dairy Queen will reportedly offer a new Strawberry Mango Mochi Blizzard, which the food blogger noted is "mango mochi pieces and strawberry topping blended with soft serve."

The second new ice cream treat is the Biscoff Cookie Blizzard featuring "crunchy, caramelized Biscoff Cookies blended with soft serve."

Finally, Dairy Queen customers will soon be able to order a Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate with Abuelita Blizzard. It's made with Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate mix, chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and cocoa fudge blended with soft serve.

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In the comments, Snackolator's follower shared their enthusiastic reactions to the new Blizzards and Misty Slush Float, also sharing the flavor they are most looking forward to. One Instagram user declared, "Oh my God, I need the Biscoff Blizzard to be real."

"Biscoff for sure!" a second agreed.

Another follower pointed out, "Strawberry mango mochi sounds delicious 😋🥭," as a different Instagram user shared, "I loved the hot chocolate one in the 90s, so I want the Mexi one."

Someone else proclaimed, "Omfg, these all sound amazing."

"They actually come like next week, DQ employee here," one Instagram user claimed, although Dairy Queen has not verified this, as of writing.

Meanwhile, yet another follower insisted, "All of them."

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The country music world was left in shock on Monday, June 15, when news broke that Jelly Roll had filed for divorce from wife Bunnie XO.

According to TMZ, Jelly Roll — real name Jason DeFord — filed to legally split from his wife in May. The divorce was reportedly a mutual decision, sources told the outlet.

However, just hours before the news broke, Bunnie XO, who recently opened up about her IVF journey as the pair tried to conceive, returned to social media to hint at a split.

In a video shared by the Dumb Blonde podcast host, she is seen lip syncing and dancing to Nickelback's iconic breakup song, "How You Remind Me."

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"It's not like you didn't know that / I said, "I love you, " and I swear, I still do / And it must have been so bad / 'Cause living with me must have damn near killed you / … And this is how you remind me / Of what I really am," she sang.

"Banger 💋" Bunnie — real name Alisa DeFord — captioned her video.

Bunnie then took to her Instagram Story to share a stripped-down photo of herself with the words, "She's getting her sparkle back," written in tiny font.

The couple met in 2015, years before he climbed the country music charts. They became a fan-favorite couple in Nashville over the years, leaving fans in shock over their split.

The term "power ballad" gets thrown around a lot, but few of the songs described that way are anywhere near as powerful as The Who's classic "Love Reign o'er Me."

Originally written by Pete Townshend for a rock opera that never came to fruition (the working title was Rock Is Dead – Long Live Rock), "Love Reign o'er Me" ended up being the final track on the 1973 album Quadrophenia. Though the song never made it to the top of the charts, as a beloved live concert staple, it's been one of the band's most popular tunes for over half a century and is considered by many fans and critics to be one of their best.

In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked "Love Reign o'er Me" at #5 on a list of The Who's 50 Greatest Songs; a decade earlier, Paste ranked it at #1 on a list of the band's top 20 tracks. And now, in 2026, the song seems to be making a major comeback.

First, in April, "Love Reign o'er Me" was featured in the highly anticipated official trailer for the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping.

Scheduled for release in November of this year, the latest entry to the blockbuster franchise stars Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, and Kelvin Harrison Jr., and takes place in Panem 24 years prior to the events of the first movie.

Now, this month, "Love Reign o'er Me" has been making the rounds in another trailer, this time for the fifth (and final) of The Bear, premiering on Hulu on June 25.

If the trailer is any indication, the song is an especially appropriate pick for this last season of The Bear, as many of the scenes involve the characters dealing with an intense rainstorm and serious flooding in the restaurant (not to mention the ever-present financial stress that's been a major plot point all along).

As Townshend once explained, per American Songwriter, the lyrics for "Love Reign o'er Me" are about Jimmy, the main character in Quadrophenia, having a spiritual experience...and was inspired by something Townshend's guru said.

"It refers to Meher Baba's one time comment that rain was a blessing from God; that thunder was God's voice," Townshend said.

"It's another plea to drown, only this time in the rain," he continued. "Jimmy goes through a suicide crisis. He surrenders to the inevitable, and you know, you know, when it's over and he goes back to town he'll be going through the same s—t, being in the same terrible family situation and so on, but he's moved up a level. He's weak still, but there's a strength in that weakness. He's in danger of maturing."

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A song that was almost thrown in the trash during its making, now has more than three billion streams on Spotify alone.

The men who say they saved it from obscurity want their fair share.

Back in 1983, The Police were trying to put together a new song, but Sting and Stewart Copeland couldn't agree on what the bass and drums should be. Guitarist Andy Summers says the whole thing was about to get scrapped. "'Every Breath You Take' was going in the trash until I played on it," he said. Whatever he added, it clicked. The song became the band's legacy and one of the biggest hits of the decade.

"Every Breath You Take" remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks, The Police's only time at the top in the US, and it was the best-selling single of 1983. Forty-something years later it's still playing everywhere, on the radio, at weddings, and in commercials. Even though the lyrics aren't really a love song at all. It's about watching someone's every move. People just never really noticed. On Spotify alone it now has more than three billion streams.

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Those three billion streams are exactly why there's a court case now.

Summers and Copeland say the whole thing goes back to a deal the three of them made by word of mouth when the band first got together in 1977. The way it worked: Sting, as the main songwriter, would take the biggest cut, and the other two would get an "arranger's fee" of around 15 percent for everything they brought to the finished versions of the songs. Summers, who'd already spent years playing professionally with Soft Machine and The Animals before The Police came along, says what he brought to "Every Breath You Take" wasn't insignificant.

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The fight in court now comes down to one simple question. Does that 1977 word-of-mouth deal, last updated in writing in 1997 and again in 2016, cover streaming the same way it covered physical records? Sting's side says the original agreement only covers royalties "from the manufacture of records," and that streaming is more like a public performance than a sale. Summers and Copeland say that argument ignores how people actually listen to music now, given that physical formats make up only a tiny fraction of what the music business looks like today. Streaming wasn’t a thing in 1983 so it wasn’t included in the deal but that doesn’t diminish the contributions that Summers and Copeland made. 

Summers and Copeland say they're owed approximately $2 million. Sting has already sent his former bandmates $870,000 since they filed last year, which came to light when the case hit the High Court. However, they say that doesn't account for interest that would have accrued while the money was unpaid.

The Police broke up in 1986, but the songs have only gotten more valuable since.

Forty-three years ago, "Every Breath You Take" almost didn't survive its own recording session. Now, it's racking up billions of streams and a court in London is working out what that's actually worth to the people who contributed to its creation.

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Jelly Roll has filed from divorced from his wife, Bunnie XO, TMZ reports.

According to court documents obtained by the outlet, the singer filed for divorce in May in Tennessee, with sources adding that it was a "mutual decision by the two and a private family matter."

The two met in 2015 and married in August 2016. They renewed their wedding vows in 2023. While they don't share any biological children, the two had been open about their IVF journey. Jelly Roll also has two children from previous relationships: Bailee Ann and Noah Buddy.

Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll have been very open about their relationship, specifically revealing that in 2018, she discovered he had been having a 10-month affair.

Jelly Roll called it "one of the worst moments" of his life during an October 2025 podcast appearance, adding that he put "a lot of work to repair” their marriage.

“One of the worst moments of my adulthood was when I had an affair on my wife,” he said on the Human School podcast. “Because it was the first time that I was like, ‘I really can’t get this right at all. I know I’m in love with this woman.’ It just really, really, really blew me back.”

Bunnie XO also opened up about it during her new tell-all memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, and Jelly Roll spoke with PEOPLE in February about his reaction to reading the book.

“It was rough at times just for me to read it," he admitted. "You know what I mean? We went through a lot of pain and having to go through it together, but reading the whole book and seeing where it ended at is really touching.”

“I'm just proud of her for telling her story so unapologetically,” he added. “I mean, she talks about everything fearlessly, from domestic assault to sexual assault. I'm just proud of her. She's so brave.”

Today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is not an easy solve. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you're working on today's Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks — HINT: Starts with the letter "M"

6 Across: Volvos or VWs —HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

7 Across: "Wow, that's wild!" — HINT: Starts with the letter "C"

8 Across: Peaceful place — HINT: Starts with the letter "H"

9 Across: Key above ~ on a Mac — HINT: Ends with the letter "C"

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: ___ 1 (speed of sound) — HINT: Ends with the letter "H"

2 Down: Emanating glow — HINT: Starts with the letter "A"

3 Down: Fend (off) — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

4 Down: Seeps slowly — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

5 Down: Boy band with the 2000 hit "It's Gonna Be Me" — HINT: Starts with the letter "N"

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks — MASON

6 Across: Volvos or VWs —AUTOS

7 Across: "Wow, that's wild!" — CRAZY

8 Across: Peaceful place — HAVEN

9 Across: Key above ~ on a Mac — ESC

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: ___ 1 (speed of sound) — MACH

2 Down: Emanating glow — AURA

3 Down: Fend (off) — STAVE

4 Down: Seeps slowly — OOZES

5 Down: Boy band with the 2000 hit "It's Gonna Be Me" — NSYNC

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The biggest pop rivalry of 1987 was decided by a magazine editor, and had nothing to do with the artists involved.

That’s what Debbie Gibson has been saying for years. And in a recent episode of the Unfamous podcast, she said it again, this time with a little less patience.

"It's a drag for both of us," Gibson said.

Nearly four decades later, she is still being asked about a feud that never even happened between two teenagers who were much too busy to even know each other.

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Here is what was actually going on in 1987. Tiffany was covering "I Think We're Alone Now" in shopping malls across America. Gibson was writing and producing her own material, about to become the youngest female songwriter to top the charts with "Foolish Beat." Both were just teenagers, 16 and 17 years old. Both were on every magazine cover that teenagers were buying.

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So the media decided they must hate each other and be arch rivals.

"We are so different," Gibsons explained. She compared it to lumping Whitney Houston and Belinda Carlisle together just because they happened to be the same age.

The reality was way less scandalous. Two teen girls on opposite coasts were each working so hard that they rarely crossed paths. It was the 1980s so there was no texting or social media, just the occasional quick exchange at a radio event or an awards show.

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When they did see each other, the conversation was brief and warm. "How are you doing? How are you holding up?" Gibson recalled in a 2018 HuffPost interview. "Who had time to not get along? We were both doing our own things."

The rivalry existed entirely in the pages of Bop and Tiger Beat. The artists themselves never got the memo.

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The two finally spent actual time together in 2011, while filming Mega Python vs. Gatoroid. That's when the supposed enemies became real friends.

"We would go on each other's buses and just talk, have a cup of tea like girlfriends," Tiffany said in 2019.

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They toured together after that and have remained close ever since. Gibson has described the experience of finally getting to know Tiffany as finding a kindred spirit not a rival.

"I always felt it was a bit like looking in the mirror," she said, "because she and I were both the only two American female teenagers doing what we were doing at the level we were doing it."

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That shared experience, two young women navigating enormous fame with no real blueprint, was something nobody else around them could fully understand but one another. The magazines that pitted them against each other missed the more interesting story entirely.

In 2026, Gibson is still setting the record straight but its getting old. The questions keep coming, the answer stays the same, and her patience for the whole thing continues to wear thin.

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"You can love us both now," she said. "There's no Bop magazine telling you you need to pick."

Turns out, there never should've been in the first place.

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Linkin Park has secured another major milestone in their music career following their performance at the 2026 Download Festival.

Running from June 12 to 14 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, the U.K.'s biggest rock and metal festival featured the chart-topping band as one of the three headliners of the event, along with Limp Bizkit and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Guns N' Roses.

The "In the End" hitmaker hit the stage on the final day of Download Festival, where they sang their timeless hits in front of an almost sold-out crowd of over 95,000 people.

Having graced the Download Festival stage four times before, Linkin Park, which is composed of Emily Armstrong, Mike Shinoda, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, Joe Hahn and Brad Delson, returned this year not as newcomers but as legends.

On their fifth appearance, the band made history, with Armstrong becoming the first female lead vocalist to ever headline the long-running heavy music festival.

Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong of Linkin Park perform onstage during Download Festival 2026 at Donington Park on June 14, 2026 in Castle Donington, England.

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To celebrate the moment, original member and longtime guitarist and co-vocalist Mike Shinoda invited female fans to create an all-woman moshpit during their set for "Two Faced."

As the festival's closing headliner, the band delivered an electrifying 23-song set, broken into four acts.

Hoje a passagem do Linkin Park pelo Download Festival fez história. Foi a primeira vez que o festival contou com uma mulher como headline.

Durante a apresentação de Two Faced Mike solicitou uma moshpit apenas com mulheres para comemorar o marco e homenagear a Emily.…

— PortalLinkinPark (@PortalLPBR) June 14, 2026

Their 23-song set included "The Emptiness Machine" as their opening song, as well as "Crawling," "Somewhere I Belong" and fan-favorite hits like "Papercut," "In the End" and "Faint," which served as the night's powerful finale.

Armstrong, the former vocalist of the alt-rock band Dead Sara, joined Linkin Park in 2024 after the band made a comeback with a reformed lineup.

"I've been in a band for 20 years and I could only dream of this kind of success. That sounded lame," the frontwoman joked in an interview with The Guardian as she talked about being the new addition to the iconic rock band.

Regarding the pressure of stepping into such an iconic role, Armstrong said, "Why do I think I can do this?" she wondered, telling Shinoda that she didn't want to "ruin" Linkin Park. "I'm like, you guys are a legacy band - you guys are so important."

The move came after their long hiatus following the death of iconic frontman Chester Bennington on July 20, 2017.

In addition, Linkin Park also welcomed new drummer Colin Brittain, who stepped in after original member Rob Bourdon left the group during the hiatus.

During their comeback, the award-winning band released their eighth studio album, From Zero, with its lead single "The Emptiness Machine," marking a fresh start with a new lineup.

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Corey Feldman was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, June 15, after suffering a medical emergency on a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, TMZ reports.

The actor was met by paramedics at the gate after the flight arrived, with the Los Angeles Fire Department telling TMZ that they responded to a medical emergency at the airport and were told that the patient was a 54-year-old male.

And with that, a source close to Feldman told the outlet that he "was out by a doctor who was on board. We're told the doctors think the issue might be pancreatitis or gallstones."

According to the Mayo Clinic, pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can lead to pain in the stomach, fever, shortness of breath, and Nausea and vomiting. As for gallstones, it when hardened deposits of digestive fluid form in one's gallbladder, which can lead to pain in the abdomen, as well as Nausea or vomiting.

Feldman is still hospitalized and is undergoing tests.

Many fans shared comments of support following the news.

"Hope he’s gonna be ok sending prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏," one person commented.

"Oh man… he’s been through so much… I hope he’s okay… sending him prayers… 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏," another person shared.

"Protect this national treasure at all costs!," a fan wrote.

"He better be ok!! Praying 🙏 for him," another fan posted.

Feldman had been in Chicago for her "Stand By Me" Live Tour. He also posted about a visit to Michael Jackson's family home in Gary, Indiana.

Feldman, who began acting at the age of three, has had a long career that has included numerous iconic roles in films such as The Goonies (1985) and Stand By Me (1986). He also recently appeared on Dancing With The Stars last season, being partnered with Jenna Johnson, but was eliminated first.

Parenting in 2026 is indisputably difficult. Modern day parents are faced with things like the internet, social media, and challenges that no one could have necessarily predicted.

That being said, there's always room for improvement and Jo Frost, also known as "Supernanny" is laying out her opinions on modern parents and child-rearing and many, especially teachers and other experts in the parenting space, seem to vehemently agree with her.

In a video shared to Frost's Instagram, she got candid about parenting in the age of convenience and how for many, it's actually doing their children a massive disservice.

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“We are slowly disabling our children," is a line from Frost's video that seemed to strike quite the chord.

The British TV personality went on to explain further how she works with families every day and has noticed a problematic pattern emerging: modern children who are fully capable, but not being taught any semblance of self-sufficiency.

Frost's main point was that, ultimately, parents are raising future adults. And by keeping them dependent and seemingly helpless, parents are not helping them towards that path of adulthood.

The video, which has been viewed over 875k times on Instagram alone, was met with a wild response. Many teachers and educators chimed in with their support on Frost's "hot take."

"Having worked as a teacher and headteacher I could not agree more. A growing number of parents expecting schools, teachers and teaching assistants to train their children to put on their socks and shoes, use the loo, wash their hands afterwards, the absolute basics. And we are not talking about children with medical or additional needs here. This situation has been deteriorating for years. A very sad situation for our children 🙁"

"Daily living skills like opening a jar, cleaning after yourself, shoe laces, even holding a pencil are slowly diminishing in children that are very quickly becoming the next generation of adults."

"Jo, you are brilliant! I wish you were back on TV, back to basics!"

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One 1980s English rock band, The La's, was in the middle of redefining itself after an original member left when the members stumbled upon what would become their signature song and an enduring classic for decades after. The song in question was "There She Goes," which was written by frontman Lee Mavers and came out as an official single in 1988.

The song had an interesting path to release. Originally, when Mavers brought "There She Goes" to band rehearsal to share with the others, they were in awe of it. In an interview with uDiscover Music, former guitarist Paul Hemmings recalled this moment, saying, "Straight away, I remember thinking this is going to be a massive hit."

The first time Mavers played the track's riff, Hemmings and drummer John “Timmo” Timson loved it, with Hemmings saying, "Our jaws just dropped. It was literally one of those spine-tingling moments. The best riffs ever are the simple ones that hook you in." But apparently, the creator of the riff didn't feel the same way, and Mavers put the track on “the reserve song list for the live set.”

It wasn't until The La's finally played "There She Goes" for a live crowd for the first time in Liverpool, England, in 1987, that everyone understood its impact. Hemmings told the publication, "It sounded really good, and you can tell the audience clearly thought it had something, even that early on."

Despite Hemmings leaving the band before The La's album first and only came out, he appreciated having some part in the creation of "There She Goes." He praised the "timeless" song, concluding, "It’s one of those rare songs where you hear it once, and you’ll never be able to forget it. It was just one of those magic moments.”

The song was a major success after it came out. During its initial release, it reached No. 59 on the U.K. Singles chart. "There She Goes" was then rereleased when The La's self-titled album came out in 1990, going on to peak at No. 13 in the U.K. and No. 49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

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Many other musicians and critics have praised the song over the years. In 2006, for NPR, Ben Gibbard, the frontman for Death Cab for Cutie, picked "There She Goes" as "the perfect song to be relative to the constantly changing moods and emotions in my life, the one song I constantly come back to."

Gibbard went on, "It defines the perfectly written pop song: an instantaneously recognizable melody and lyric set to simple, economic musical structure... 'There She Goes' lifts me off the ground and removes the troubles from my mind in a way no other song has ever done."

Related: 1982 New Wave Song Inspired by Little Red Riding Hood Became a Classic But Never Hit No. 1

When The Guess Who released "Hand Me Down World" in 1970, the band was entering a new chapter.

The song, written by guitarist Kurt Winter, became one of the group's biggest hits and helped prove that The Guess Who could thrive following the departure of founding guitarist Randy Bachman.

Winter had joined the band earlier that year, and "Hand Me Down World" quickly showcased his songwriting abilities. Released as the lead single from Share the Land, the track reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned substantial radio airplay.

Its message was both personal and universal.

Driven by Burton Cummings' soaring vocal performance, the song encourages listeners to reject inherited beliefs and expectations, choosing instead to create their own path through life. Combined with its driving guitars and anthemic chorus, that message helped make it one of the band’s most enduring recordings.

"Hand Me Down World" also arrived during one of the most important periods in The Guess Who's history.

With Bachman gone, many wondered whether the Canadian rockers could continue the remarkable success that had produced hits like "American Woman," "No Time" and "These Eyes." Instead, Share the Land became another major success, establishing Winter as an important creative force within the group while reaffirming The Guess Who's place among rock's elite.

By that point, the band had already earned a reputation as one of Canada's most influential rock acts. In fact, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation described The Guess Who as Canada's first supergroup, recognizing the band's groundbreaking role in bringing Canadian rock to an international audience and paving the way for generations of artists that followed.

After Winter died in 1997, the band came back together to tour once again. To the surprise of many fans, Bachman rejoined the band, stepping into Winter's shoes.

"I never realized how good a guitar player Kurt Winter was until I had to learn his solos for the Guess Who reunion," Bachman told the Winnipeg Free Press.

Although songs like "American Woman" often receive the most attention today, "Hand Me Down World" remains one of the group's defining recordings. Its uplifting message and unmistakable chorus have kept it in regular rotation on classic rock radio for more than five decades.

"I still love being onstage and watching the reaction," Cummings told Glide Magazine in 2015. "People cry and they react emotionally when I sing 'These Eyes' or 'American Woman' or 'Stand Tall;' some of the big records that really got through to them. I still love being able to invoke that reaction with people. That's something that shouldn’t be messed with. It really should be honored. And that's what I try and do."

Now, 56 years after its release, the song continues to resonate with listeners as both a celebration of individuality and a reminder of one of Canada's most important rock bands at the height of its powers.

Related: '70s Rock Legend Ranked No. 1 ‘Greatest Rock Singer’ of All Time

When hours of doomscrolling social media and binge-watching Love Island call for a brain cell reset, shut off the screens and pick up a good book. Like Madeline Cash’s Lost Lambs. 

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An instant Sunday Timesbestseller and a national bestseller, Lost Lambs was just ranked the No. 2 Most Popular New Contemporary Fiction book on Goodreads, an impressive feat for a first-time novelist. The list, which is decided by strong reader engagement and ratings, has Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear at the top, in case you were wondering. 

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A “new vision of the charms and pitfalls of family dysfunction,” the satirical and absurdly funny Lost Lambs revolves around the Flynn family. Leading the household are Catherine and Bud, whose open marriage is shutting down. They have three daughters: Abigail, Louise, and Harper, the youngest and most brilliant. And together, the group's interconnected crises ensnare them in a sinister billionaire's criminal conspiracy.

According to Goodreads, it’s “a family saga for the 21st century, all held together with crazy glue,” and readers cannot get enough of the delightfully unhinged winter release from Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Here’s just a bit of what they’re saying:

“If Wes Anderson wrote Little Women.”

“As soon as I started Lost Lambs, I knew it was a book for me. There was this instant click where the voice grabs you and you slow your reading down purposefully because you don’t want it to end.”

“Brilliant, ridiculous, hysterical. It felt like a witty and complex episode of Bob’s Burgers.”

Anyone who is a fan of the Belchers and their meat-pattied chaos knows the value of a good pun. And Cash does not hold back in her book, sharing with Vogue that wordplay is one of her favorite pastimes. 

“My editors did have me really tone down the humor and lean into sentimentality more,” she said, “which I think felt a bit uncomfortable, but I’m glad that they did.” 

Cash added that some of the family-focused novels that inspired her debut include The Correctionsby Jonathan Franzen, Underworld by Don DeLillo, andThe Big Sleepby Raymond Chandler.

Prior to Lost Lambs, Cash authored the critically acclaimed compilation of short stories, Earth Angel. She is also the founder of Forever Magazine. Lost Lambs is her debut novel, and it’s already proving the 30-year-old author to be one of the year's breakout literary voices.

Lost Lambs is available at bookshop.org.

Related: Best-Selling Author’s Summer Read With a Nostalgic Music Twist Named Top Book

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If you want to transform your home’s outdoor space into a cozy retreat, you don’t have to go all out. Rather than shelling out a pretty penny and completely renovating your backyard, add some solar lights instead. The right lighting can deliver instant ambiance, and this Hoodink Solar Lamp Post Planter at Walmart is a prime example. 

With summer right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to snag this solar lamp. Right now, you can score it on sale for less than $60 for a limited time with a Walmart flash deal. Normally retailing for $64, it’s currently marked down to just $58! You can also purchase the lantern without the planter box at full price for $57. 

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Featuring a black matte finish and three lamp heads, this outdoor lighting has a vintage-inspired aesthetic. With three lanterns elegantly hanging down, this piece has an old-timey streetlamp feel. The lanterns are fixed with shatter-resistant glass panels that are accented with decorative curved lines. They have a sleek silhouette with a pyramid roof and are connected to the post by a curved arm. Reviewers love how the lamp looks and described it as "beautiful."

Sustainable and environmentally friendly, this lamp doesn’t require any electricity or batteries for power. Fixed with four solar panels on the roof of each lantern, it’ll soak up sunlight during the day. It needs six hours of direct sunlight to fully charge and should then stay illuminated for eight hours at night. The lanterns are equipped with a sensor so you don’t need to turn the lamp on and off every day. The lights will automatically turn on once it gets dark outside and turn off when the sun rises. 

Each lantern is equipped with an E26 LED lightbulb, radiating a cool white light with a yellowish undertone. It’ll instantly bring warmth into your outdoor space at night, making it feel cozy and inviting. Shoppers noted that the light is “bright” and does a great job illuminating their backyard.

Featuring a planter box at the base of the lamp post, this piece is a fantastic way to add some greenery to your backyard or porch. The planter box measures 11.5 inches wide and long, and 5.5 inches deep, offering plenty of room to pot vibrant flowers and lush plants. If you want a low-maintenance option, you can fill it with artificial flowers instead! 

The entire body, aside from the base, is made of durable plastic. Ensuring stability and sturdiness, the base is made of rust-resistant aluminium. This lamp is corrosion-resistant and has an IP44 waterproof rating. It can withstand extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, and intense sunlight, and temperatures ranging from negative 20 degrees all the way up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 

There are two ways that you can install this lamp. You can anchor the base on soil using the included U-shaped stakes, or on concrete using the included expansion bolts. 

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Lighting makes all the difference when it comes to ambiance. If you plan on spending warm summer nights out in your home’s outdoor space, don’t hesitate to snag the Hoodink Solar Lamp Post Planter at Walmart while it’s still on sale for just $58. It’ll transform your backyard into a relaxing getaway that you’ll want to lounge in forever. 

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