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As expected from a series that's been on for as long as Saturday Night Live has, the hit sketch comedy series has seen its fair share of unremarkable hosts.

Whether looking at the show's early years in the 1970s or its more recent iterations, Saturday Night Live has regularly featured celebrities that have failed up to fans' expectations, either handing in a disappointing one-off episode or demonstrating atrocious behavior behind the scenes.

However, every once in a while there comes a star that blurs the lines between these characteristics, displaying poor etiquette backstage with the show's regular cast members, only to appear in an altogether forgettable hosted episode.

According to longtime SNL star Beck Bennett, Elon Musk was a notable example of this.

Appearing on an episode of The Last Laugh Podcast, Bennett revealed that, between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO seemed to be relatively harder to handle than the current president of the United States.

“As far as having billionaire personalities come on the show, Elon Musk was a lot more offensive,” Bennett said. “That was harder to deal with.” 

Comparing the two divisive figures, Bennett said Trump seemed fairly indifferent to the experience of hosting SNL, remaining more or less hands off when it came to his hosting duties on the series back in 2015.

Conversely, Musk remained far more determined to insert his own ideas into his hosted episode, even when they might not have been as an entertaining as the X owner initially thought.

According to Bennett, Musk was also more abrasive in terms of his personality, displaying a rude attitude to the show's cast and crew when it came to their interactions.

“He had very odd ideas, and he was very rude and less predictable to perform with,” Bennett said of Musk. “In a way Trump was a little bit more like, ‘You tell me where to go and what to say, and I’ll tell you if I’m okay with that.’”

You really got to give it up for Flea and Thom Yorke: they know how to get down and funky.

Flea, best known as the off-the-wall bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, played London’s KOKO venue on May 26, performing the jazz-inspired music from his debut solo album, Honora (h/t Stereogum). During the night, the Radiohead frontman joined Flea onstage to play “Traffic Lights,” an uptempo bop off of Honora that features Yorke’s dreamy vocals.

But that was not all — at the end of the night, Yorke returned to join Flea and his band in a cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up.” Flea and Yorke (who previously played together in Atoms For Peace) turned the song into a jazz improvisation, with Yorke leaning into the falsetto when singing Gaye’s lyrics.

“Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)” was Gaye’s third and final No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Released in 1997, “Got To Give It Up” was a departure for Gaye. Here was a disco-funk hit from a living R&B and soul icon.

“The reason I did [‘Got To Give It Up’] was that it was the closest I was going to get to disco, despite what some forces wished,” he told music journalist Nelson George in the 80s. “I thought it was ridiculous, and I refused to get into that madness. That was as close as I was coming. I just said I was going to ride out that crazy disco number.”

“Got To Give It Up” solved two problems for Gaye. It gave his record label, Motown, the disco song they badly wanted from him. “Motown was screaming disco at me,” he said in Divided Soul, per Classic Motown, “Disco disco disco disco! I couldn’t be bothered.”

It also filled out his double album, Live at the London Palladium. There wasn’t enough material from the actual London concert, so Gaye recorded the 12-minute “Got to Give It Up” to occupy the entire fourth side of the album.

Despite Gaye’s misgivings about disco, the song went to No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Younger audiences might recognize it as the song at the heart of Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ hit “Blurred Lines.” The children of Marvin Gaye sued Thicke and Williams in 2013, alleging that “Blurred Lines” was too similar to “Got to Give You Up.” The two parties went to trial in 2015, with Williams testifying that he didn’t use Gaye’s chart-topper as inspiration for his song.

Ultimately, the jury sided with the Gaye estate, demanding Thicke and Williams pay $7.4 million, according to CBS.

Gaye died in April 1984, a day before his 45th birthday, following a violent confrontation with his father.

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Pierre Deny, who appeared in the third and fourth seasons of "Emily in Paris" as Louis de Léon, died on Monday, May 25, due to complications from ALS.

The news was confirmed by his daughters in a statement obtained by DailyMail.

"It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday following a sudden and severe case of ALS," the statement read.

Before his role on the hit Netflix show, the French actor appeared in more than 500 episodes of the soap opera “Demain nous appartien.” He had appearances in other French series, including “Fabio Montale,” “Une femme d’honneur,” and “Cinq soeurs.”

And with that, many celebrities took to social media following the news to pay tribute.

"So sad to hear of the passing of Pierre Deny. I shared some great moments with him on stage in Isabelle Mergault's play. He was a generous actor and a sensitive and funny man. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this painful time 🙏❤️," French singer and actress Sylvie Vartan posted on Instagram.

"Pierre Deny was a magnificent person ... a great artist ... stunning on stage ... I shared with him a passion for soccer that he loved above all else ... he was a true enthusiast, and we were still playing together just a year ago like a couple of kids. He had the joy of the game, the joy of being together, the love of effort, of life ... That goddamn Charcot's disease took him away far too soon ... it's so unfair. Peace to his soul, and all my condolences to his family," film producer Raphael Benoliel wrote on X.

"Pierre, 7 years of filming together, taking the train together, having lunch at the canteen together, sometimes confiding, inviting each other from time to time and congratulating you for your hidden cooking talent, meeting our girls, clapping at the theater, calling each other "Doctor" usually, and I forget. A short decade of shared life that should not have ended so quickly and so brutally. I'm thinking of your daughters and their exceptional courage. Thinking of you, my last visit and your sparkling eyes, rest in peace, Dr. Dumaze 🤍🤍🤍," actress Luce Mouchel shared on Instagram.

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There’s a 30-year age gap between me and my mom, which means our skincare routines usually live in completely different universes. My approach is quick, lightweight and admittedly a little rushed—I’m the type to throw on body cream while halfway out the door.

My mom, meanwhile, treats moisturizer like a ritual. She applies it morning and night without fail, carefully working it into every inch of skin in an effort to keep dryness and crepey texture at bay. So naturally, we almost never end up loving the same products.

That’s why I was genuinely shocked when we both became obsessed with the same tallow body cream. At first, I was mostly intrigued by the trend itself. Tallow skincare has been absolutely everywhere lately, popping up across TikTok feeds and beauty conversations as the "old-school" ingredient making a modern comeback.

I’ll admit, I was skeptical. The idea of rubbing whipped beef tallow onto my skin sounded a little crunchy-beauty-coded for me. But once I started reading more about why people were so devoted to it, I got curious.

I didn’t expect my mom to love this "weird" skincare trend quite as much as I did, but now we’re both hooked. From rough patches and post-shower tightness to overall softness and glow, this rich cream somehow works for both of our completely different skin needs. Read on for everything you need to know.

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The Mom-Approved Body Butter I've Been Using for 2 Months

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The product that officially converted both me and my mom? The Primally Pure Blue Tansy Body Butter. And yes, I fully understand that "tallow body butter" sounds like something you’d side-eye at first—but this stuff is genuinely impressive. I've been using it religiously for two months now, and my mom's been on board for four weeks.

The texture is thick and buttery without feeling heavy or sticky, and instead of just sitting on top of the skin, it actually melts in and leaves everything feeling softer for hours. My mom immediately loved how comforting it felt on dry, crepey areas, while I became obsessed with the healthy glow it gave my skin after just a few uses. It’s one of those products that makes your skin feel noticeably better almost instantly.

The formula leans heavily into barrier support, blending grass-fed tallow with mango and shea butters to deeply nourish dry, depleted skin. The secret ingredient is the blue tansy, aka what's responsible for the calming, spa-like feel of the cream.

Rich in soothing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps take down redness, dryness and irritation while giving the formula its signature blue hue. The cream was created in partnership with Nara Smith and taps into that whole "less but better" approach to beauty—and honestly, after years of overcomplicated skincare routines, a simple body butter that actually works feels perfectly luxurious.

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Is Tallow Cream Actually Good for Your Skin?

For a lot of people, yes—tallow cream can be incredibly nourishing, especially if your skin is dry or constantly feeling stripped. Because tallow closely mimics the fatty acid composition of our skin’s natural oils, it tends to absorb well and helps reinforce the moisture barrier rather than just temporarily coating the skin. That’s why so many people notice significantly softer skin after using it consistently.

That said, it’s definitely not a universal miracle product. If you’re acne-prone, richer tallow formulas can sometimes feel too heavy, particularly on the face or in humid weather. Body creams tend to be a safer entry point, especially for areas prone to dryness like arms, legs and elbows. But like most skincare trends, the key really comes down to your skin type—and whether your skin thrives with richer moisture or needs something lighter and more breathable.

3 Reasons Why We've Both Loved Using Tallow Skincare

Alyssa Rotunno

1. Combats dry patches

The biggest thing both my mom and I noticed almost immediately was how well this body butter tackled stubborn dry patches. My mom constantly struggles with rough, crepey skin around her arms and legs, while I tend to get random flaky spots after shaving or long, hot showers.

This cream somehow manages to feel intensely rich without becoming greasy, so it actually comforts dry skin instead of just temporarily masking it. After a week or two of consistent use, both of us noticed our skin looked calmer, smoother and far less ashy by the end of the day.

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2. Our skin has never felt softer

There’s soft skin, and then there’s can’t-stop-touching-your-arms soft skin—and this body butter definitely falls into the second category. The combination of tallow, shea butter and mango butter leaves skin feeling velvety in a way that lasts far longer than a typical lotion.

My mom kept commenting on how much smoother her skin felt getting dressed in the morning, while I noticed that healthy, hydrated glow that usually only happens right after a spa treatment. It gives skin that nourished, well-moisturized look without feeling sticky or overly shiny.

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3. A little goes a long way

One thing both my mom and I noticed right away is that you truly do not need to scoop half the jar out to see results. The texture looks super thick at first, but once it warms up between your hands, it melts into the skin surprisingly easily and spreads much farther than a typical body cream.

I only need a small amount for my arms and legs after showering, and my mom—who is very generous with moisturizer—was equally shocked at how little product she actually needed to feel fully hydrated. Because the formula is packed with rich butters and nourishing oils, it feels concentrated in a way that makes each application actually count.

Pros and Cons of the Tallow Body Cream

Alyssa Rotunno

The biggest pro of this body butter is easily how deeply nourishing it feels without crossing into sticky, suffocating territory. It genuinely makes skin feel softer and smoother for hours, and the rich formula is especially impressive on dry patches. I also love that it gives skin a healthy glow instead of that greasy body-lotion sheen.

This particular tallow body cream is definitely a heavier product, so if you strongly prefer lightweight lotions or live somewhere extremely humid, it may feel a bit rich for everyday use—especially during peak summer. And while the tallow-based formula works beautifully for dry skin, those who are very acne-prone or sensitive to richer ingredients may want to patch test first before slathering it everywhere.

Final Takeaways

What surprised me most about this body butter wasn’t just that it worked—it’s that it managed to fit seamlessly into two completely different routines. My mom treats skincare like a daily commitment, while I’m usually looking for products that feel effective without requiring a whole process, and somehow this checked both boxes.

It feels intentional and comforting in a way a lot of trendy beauty launches don’t, and there’s something refreshing about a product that focuses less on flashy claims and more on simply making your skin feel cared for. If you’re curious about the tallow skincare trend but hesitant to dive in, this feels like one of the easiest—and most luxurious—places to start.

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The standard American vacation is undergoing a major structural evolution. For decades, taking a trip meant completely disconnecting from the office, strictly rationing accrued paid time off (PTO) and setting an out-of-office email auto-responder. But as remote and hybrid work models settle into a permanent, stabilized lifestyle, travelers have discovered a brilliant professional loophole: the "workation."

Data shows this trend is experiencing an explosive breakthrough. According to luxury vacation rental platform Wander, in the last month, Google searches for "workations" have skyrocketed by a massive 210% in the United States, with families and digital professionals generating nearly 130,000 queries every single month for "working vacations." Recent workforce studies reinforce the shift, noting that 58% of employees already taken a workcation, working remotely from places besides a home office or coworking space, while more than 80% report that mixing business with leisure serves as a critical tool to combat professional burnout. Rather than waiting for a formal holiday weekend, employees are packing up their laptops, heading to scenic destinations and fulfilling their corporate duties while sitting poolside or overlooking mountain ranges—completely eliminating the need for a blurred digital Zoom background.

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What Is a Workcation—And Is It Right For You?

At its core, a workation is a trip where you travel to a desirable holiday destination but continue to work your normal, contracted remote hours during the day. It's a strategic style of travel designed to maximize your geography without sacrificing your employment standing. Instead of logging off at 5 p.m. to face a familiar evening commute, a workation allows you to close your laptop and immediately step onto a beach, dive into a pool, or explore local neighborhood dining.

However, executing this balance successfully requires shifting away from the traditional, hyper-active "tourist" mindset. Industry metrics reveal that the most desirable workation duration is between one and two weeks, allowing remote employees to settle into a natural, hyper-productive daily cadence. According to Wander, the trend has become so dominant that travelers are now filtering their lodging choices based entirely on professional utility. To facilitate a seamless trip, properties are increasingly stepping up to provide fully integrated smart-home technology—outfitting dedicated workspaces with enterprise-grade tools like uplifting standing desks, ergonomic seating, 38-inch ultrawide monitors, and high-performance 4K webcams alongside blazing-fast 100+ Mbps Wi-Fi.

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5 Expert Rules for a Successful Working Vacation

While logging in from a beautiful glass house in the mountains or an oceanfront deck sounds completely effortless, maintaining a flawless professional reputation on company time requires strict boundaries. To help travelers navigate the logistics, Matt Kowalewski, a travel expert at Wander, shares his top five rules for balancing a corporate workflow with holiday geography:

• Keep your professional priorities straight: "Work is still the priority—Make sure you plan around your work schedule to get everything you need to do finished," Kowalewski notes. "That way you stay ahead and can actually enjoy the location during your downtime rather than having what you need to do on your mind."
• Audit your connectivity before departure: "Check the connectivity before going—Make sure to stay in a vacation rental with good cell service, internet connection, desk, chair and anything else you need to stay productive during your work hours!" he advises. "Checking these factors ahead of time will keep things stress-free!"
• Anchor your day in a dedicated workspace: "Stay focused with a workspace—Make sure to take work calls in quiet places and keep your meetings," Kowalewski emphasizes. "The idea is to be able to enjoy locations without compromising professionalism or productivity. Ideally choosing a location that has a desk for you will keep you on task. When you sit down at a spot designated for work, it will help you stay on task."
• Protect your physical routine: To maintain steady energy levels throughout a long-haul work week, you cannot afford to discard your basic health habits simply because your zip code changed. "Routine—Stick to the same routine that keeps you productive at home. This includes enough sleep, meal times and exercise. If you need 8 hours of sleep at home, you'll still need them while on a workcation."
• Utilize specialized smart-home platforms: Finding the right space is significantly easier when you target accommodations built explicitly for corporate productivity. Platforms like Wander offer specialized search filters including "dedicated workspaces," making it easier for remote workers to find premium homes designed for peak efficiency, whether they’re embarking on a solo deep-work trip or a full-scale corporate retreat.

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A toddler and a hallway recently combined to produce one of the most gripping pieces of cinema to hit social media feeds this summer. A parent posted a clip to Reddit with a brief explanation: “My toddler and I remake classic movie scenes on a $0 budget -- here's our version of Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

The project started on a whim, yet the footage delivers exactly what it promises. It strips away the polish of  modern Hollywood and replaces it with ingenuity. The tot handles the lead role like a champ, dodging imaginary traps and sprinting away from an exercise ball with absolute dedication.

Commenters loved the clip. “Outstanding! I was on the edge of my seat!.” wrote one viewer. Another chimed about the long-term value of the footage: “This is so cute! This will be a great video for your kid to look back at when they’re older.”

The original poster already has a distribution plan for the archive. “I'm playing all our vids on a loop at his wedding lol.”

The charm lies in the execution: computer-generated imagery and green screens are practically obligatory, but it turns out the cute factor of a kid running down a hallway while trying to make off with a toy is all viewers need.

“Bravo OP. That was amazing. Awesome memories being created there.” a fan posted.

“Thank you! That's what it's all for. I can't wait for him to get old enough for us to sit back and watch these things together one day,” the creator said.

Naturally, the internet had notes for the sequel. “This is awesome. What a fun project. That said, I want a version of this where after he starts running, he gets obliterated by an exercise ball…”

Others focused on the star power of the lead actor, who managed to retain a toddler's nonchalant poise during the high-stakes escape. “The thumb sucking got me to laugh”

“I bet Harrison Ford and George Lucas would get a kick out of this,” a commenter raved. The parent agreed that a Hollywood screening would be the ultimate validation. “I'd pay money to see their reaction lol,” the video creator answered.

Of course, viral fame can bring a new set of anxieties. The conversation took a serious turn when a viewer raised a question regarding digital footprints and childhood privacy. (The family operates a YouTube channel under the handle @FrankandDom).

“I don't believe generally people should post their young children online. That said, making this with your daughter [sic] is very special and she is a great little actress. (To be fair, my dislike of people posting their children online is more against daily life bloggers or tik tokkers and not against people making special projects with their children)”

The tot’s parent didn't shy away from the criticism. Instead, they offered a fans a look into the internal conflict that plagues parents who hit the upload button.

“I understand completely. I struggle with knowing if me posting them is the right thing to do pretty much every time we make a new one. I give myself the slightest bit of grace (maybe I'm just coping?) by thinking that everything here is clearly scripted and edited to only show what I care to show and nothing more. I could be completely misguided and stupid thinking that, though, I admit.”

The fun will continue behind closed doors, but the public portion of these mini-masterpieces might be reaching an abrupt finale.

“We will continue to make these video projects because we enjoy it so much, but the actual posting online (at least on a website like Reddit) may be coming to an end.”

Nicolas Cage has spent decades building one of Hollywood’s most unpredictable and eclectic filmographies. From Oscar-winning dramas and offbeat indies to action blockbusters and cult classics, his body of work is so wide-ranging that asking someone to pick a favorite Nicolas Cage performance feels almost unfair. And now, with Cage leading Prime Video’s upcoming Spider-Noir, his castmates have gotten a firsthand look at what makes him one of Hollywood’s most singular actors.

During Parade’s exclusive conversation with Cage, we told him we'd be speaking with his Spider-Noir co-stars the following day and planned to ask a deceptively simple question: "What’s your favorite Nicolas Cage performance?" The answers that followed stretched across decades of his career — from beloved classics to more recent turns that proved there’s still nobody quite like Nicolas Cage.

Check out their answers below. Spider-Noir is available both in black-and-white and color on MGM+ and Prime Video.

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What's your favorite Nicolas Cage performance?

Nicolas Cage: Gee, I don't know. I mean, the ones that I hear most are like Face Off and Raising Arizona, maybe Leaving Las Vegas. Sometimes I do hear Adaptation, but for me, I hope they would say Pig or Mandy or some of the newer stuff I've been working on.

Abraham Poppla:Dream Scenario.

Jack Huston: Yes, I thought that was absolutely exceptional. You know, Adaptation, I would say, was absolutely amazing. 

Li Jun Li: I don't know if it's my favorite, but I had a really good time watching The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

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Lamorne Morris: That's tough. It was so weird, it was so different, but I loved him in Longlegs. It was so creepy. It's hard for a known actor who you've known for generations to surprise you and shock you and evoke something other than you've ever seen him do before. I mean, he was really freaky in Longlegs. I'm going to go Longlegs.

Karen Rodriguez: I would say Moonstruck. I think that romance and what he does with Cher, it's iconic. It's beautiful. And it's wholly original, as he always does.

Brendan Gleeson: Leaving Las Vegas. He was phenomenal in that. It was the first thing I said to him when I came on set. He was absolutely phenomenal. That was one of the best performances I've ever seen in my life, from anybody. Incredible, incredibly deep sort of profound performance. I've always loved his stuff, he's always so fearless and has great instincts, but very unique instincts. He's like nobody else. Don't meet your heroes and all that, but it was really cool to be sharing a set with him and hanging out and stuff like that, just on set on and off camera. It was a great joy.

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In the early 1980s, a rock and pop music group, The Power Station, was formed, making them one of the “best supergroups” of all time.

With its key members consisting of musicians from notable bands like Vinegar Joe’s Robert Palmer as lead vocals, he was joined by Duran Duran members John Taylor on bass and Andy Taylor on guitar, Tony Thompson from the disco/funk group Chic, completing the band as the drummer. The band was celebrated for its distinctive music, especially with its anthem "Some Like It Hot.”

From dominating the music scene with hit singles and a remarkable yet brief run, The Power Station was named among the top 20 supergroups that made a lasting impact.

In a report cited by Louder, the band made it to No. 19, naming it the “most 80s supergroup ever.”

John Taylor and Andy Taylor of Power Station perform on stage at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, August 13, 1985.

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The quartet’s groovy and funky music made them stand out among the other superbands, especially with the release of their self-titled debut album.

A year after the band was formed, they released the studio album in 1985 with their lead single “Some Like It Hot,” making it their highest-charting single worldwide.

“What we really wanted to do was put this drummer out there in a way that we felt he deserved, so that song particularly was sort of designed to really showcase Tony,” the bassist told The A.V. Club in 2012, as cited by Rock and Roll Globe, adding “I flew to Nassau in the Bahamas, which was where Robert Palmer lived at the time, and played him the demo that Andy and I had written and said, ‘We’ve got this idea that we’re calling “Some Like It Hot”.’ And he just looked at me and said, ‘And some sweat when the heat is on.’ I was, like, ‘Yes! That’ll do…'”

The track reached No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaked at No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart and reached No. 4 on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) chart.

In addition to “Some Like It Hot,” The Power Station delivered a remarkable rendition of T. Rex’s “Get It On (Bang a Gong)” which peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart.

The song was so popular that it out-charted the 1971 glam-rock band’s original release in the United States, which only reached No. 10 on Billboard.

Unfortunately, after an 11-year gap from their debut album, The Power Station failed to reach the same success after releasing their sophomore album.

Living in Fear only produced one minor single, "She Can Rock It."

At the time, the band introduced a new lineup after bassist John Taylor left due to personal issues and was replaced by Bernard Edwards, the legendary bassist of the band Chic.

Unfortunately, Edwards died months before the official album was released.

He passed away in 1996 following a severe case of pneumonia while touring with Chic in Japan.

The devastating change prompted The Power Station to dedicate Living in Fear to the late member’s memory.

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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what you're actually paying for when you make your daily run to Starbucks? The simple answer would be coffee, obviously, but in my expert opinion as a former barista, the more accurate answer is you're mostly paying for steamed milk. Don't get me wrong, the liquid octane definitely makes up the bulk of the cost of your everyday latte, but in reality, it only makes up a fraction of your actual drink. Sorry to burst your bubble. It begs the question, then: is it really worth shelling out $8 for a venti extra-hot white chocolate mocha with an extra shot, extra foam, extra whip and caramel drizzle? 

That answer isn't quite so simple. On the one hand, you get the built-in expertise of your favorite barista, who knows exactly how to craft your beverage and make on-the-fly adjustments to ensure you get a drink that tastes the same every single time. Espresso shots not coming out right? They're trained to know exactly what to look for and how to fix it.

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It’s the other half of the coffee shop mystique that coerces us into spending more than we'd like to admit on our every morning pick-me-up. Instead of trying (and failing) to make it ourselves at home, why not just pay someone else to make it for us? Makes sense in theory, but in practice, not so much. Lucky for us, the geniuses at Ninja decided to innovate the at-home coffee space yet again, and its latest creation will turn you into a certified barista with just the touch of a button. Introducing the Ninja AutoBarista Pro. Consider your Starbucks runs officially over. 

Ninja AutoBarista Pro, $999 at SharkNinja

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This exciting new gadget marks the brand's first fully automatic espresso machine, and true to Ninja style, it's loaded with tech that'll make your head spin. For starters, there's Grind iQ, the only technology on the market that continuously grinds, doses, and adapts in real time to your exact beans and preferences. It can filter through a whopping 50 grind sizes and intelligently adjusts based on the age of your coffee beans, essentially taking the guesswork out of trying to figure it out yourself.

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The machine also features a built-in milk system that can make perfectly silky microfoam, hot or cold and easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe parts that make tidying up less of a hassle. Not to mention it can make pretty much any of your favorite Starbucks drinks entirely on its own. Simply choose one of the 13 preset cafe-quality beverage settings and let the Ninja AutoBarista do the rest. It's really that simple. No tamping, no messy portafilters and virtually zero effort. 

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And once you've crafted your perfect cup, you can save your personal preferences under one of two user profiles, guaranteeing you get your order right every single time. Beyond all that, it's genuinely breathtaking to look at. Right now it's only available in the classic stainless steel, but it also comes in midnight blue, bronze, oat and vista green colorways. It's the perfect balance of form and function, and it can be all yours for $999. Although it's definitely more of a splurge, if you think about it, with all the money you'll save on going to Starbies, it'll pay for itself in no time.  

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Whether you're looking to upgrade your more manual espresso machine or you just want to curb your weekly coffee budget, the new Ninja AutoBarista Pro is definitely worth checking out. And if you're looking for great syrup recs, we're big fans of Surrup and Transcendence Coffee. You can also check out Barista Underground for all your other coffee needs.

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is recovering after a cancer diagnosis.

Bondi, 60, who served as the 87th United States attorney general from 2025 to 2026, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after she was removed from her role as AG by President Donald Trump, Axios reported on Wednesday.

"Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Justice Department, according to a source. She underwent treatment and is recovering," the article stated.

On Twitter/X, Katie Miller, a former White House staffer and podcast host who is married to White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, shared a screenshot of the story, while also stating that "Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks. @PamBondi has a heart of gold."

Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks.@PamBondi has a heart of gold 💛 https://t.co/V7GZBk7fsL pic.twitter.com/sTwFLDfGvw

— Katie Miller (@KatieMiller) May 27, 2026

Bondi was fired from her role at the Justice Department on the same day she accompanied the president to the Supreme Court to watch oral arguments in a major birthright citizenship case, the New York Post added.

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A New Role for Pam Bondi

Bondi's health news comes on the heels of some exciting professional news for the former Attorney General.

Axios reported she will be on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and will be responsible for facilitating coordination between the government and the tech tycoons who will sit on the panel. Chaired by former White House AI adviser David Sacks and White House science adviser Michael Kratsios, the panel also includes more than a dozen high-profile tech executives, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang, and Oracle co-founderLarry Ellison. Bondi will also serve in a newly established advisory role on national infrastructure, the piece continued.

In a statement, Vice President JD Vance shared his confidence in Bondi.

"Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president's team, and I'm thrilled for her and for all of us that she's going to remain involved in confronting some of the most important issues the administration faces," said Vance.

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The political free-for-all that is the Jimmy Kimmelvs. Donald Trump free speech feud just took another turn. After the president declined to attend his son, Donald Trump Jr.’s, weekend wedding to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, the late-night host roasted Trump and his so-called excuses. 

On Tuesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel started the show with a scathing monologue, poking fun at the president for his very noticeable absence: “DJ TJ and his new bride, Bettina, were married on Saturday on a small island in the Bahamas. It was a small ceremony with about 40 guests, none of whom were his father.”

Kimmel continued, “Daddy Donald sent his RSVP via Truth Social. He wrote, ‘While I very much wanted to be with my son Don Jr. and the newest member of the Trump family, his soon-to-be wife Bettina, circumstances pertaining to government and my love for the United States of America do not allow me to do so.’ See, he can be warm when he wants to. He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more. He had circumstances pertaining to government to get to.”

The comedian’s critique didn’t stop there. Kimmel added an Epstein reference, saying,  “And also, flying to a private island makes him miss his friend Jeffrey, who he lost.”

Kimmel’s monologue went on to point out, “ The president, I mean, this is a guy who golfs two, three times a week. He’s going to UFC fights with Vanilla Ice. He was too busy for his son’s wedding?”

The roast went on, with Kimmel joking, “But he did say Don and Bettina are going to have a great marriage, and this is a man who knows a great marriage. He’s had three of them himself. Poor Don Jr. Without his father, you know, they had to scramble to find somebody else to make a 90-minute toast about windmills and transgender weightlifters.”

Before moving on to the next topic du jour, Kimmel added, “Don Jr. and Bettina are reportedly still planning to celebrate their marriage at the White House. And the president and first lady are expected to attend that event. Well, you’d hope so. They live there. Can you imagine if they didn’t show up to that one, too? We wanted to make it, but we were unable to go downstairs.”

While Trump hasn’t responded to Kimmel's most recent monologue, based on his reactions to the late-night host’s other on-air pans of the president, chances are he’ll have something to say.

In 1973, a smooth, sunlit pop track slipped just short of the Top 5, the kind of almost-hit that somehow sticks with you longer than the bigger chart-toppers around it.

For Seals and Crofts, the success surrounding Diamond Girl wasn’t just another moment in a hot streak, it quietly marked the point where their sound and direction began to shift in a new direction.

The song hit its No. 6 Billboard chart peak in July 1973. It became a fan favorite following the success of "Summer Breeze."

According to a story published by Rhino Records, the success of "Diamond Girl' helped the LP of the same name reach a peak position of No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The album was the biggest seller of Seals & Crofts' career.

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However, the success of "Diamond Girl" led to the bittersweet end of the band's acoustic era. Rhino wrote, "[Seals and Crofts] henceforth tended to focus more on a band-oriented approach to their tunes. Yes, the end result was further success, but for purists, the best of Seals & Crofts’ work was behind them."

In an interview with Goldmine, republished by Bill De Young, Seals admitted that the duo felt "limited" as to the kind of music they could play.

He recalled, “After 'Summer Breeze' hit, somewhere in between there and the recording of 'Diamond Girl,' we realized that we could not progress any further. We were very limited as to the kind of music we could play."

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"But there was no way that we could play anything any harder. If you’re playing with a band, all of a sudden you’re in competition with 10,000 other bands. The band has got to really cook; and it’s got to have an identity."

Seals concluded, "And for the crowd that we were playing, it had to be hard rock. I feel like we lost a little bit of uniqueness in what we were doing, because we started leaning more and more on the band.” Their band of musicians included future Toto founders David Paich (organ, piano) and Jeff Porcaro (drums), per Songfacts.

The song had a huge influence on one of hard rock's most beloved bassists. In his 2021 memoir, The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx, the Mötley Crüe member revealed how "Summer Breeze" almost became a band cover song.

The band was looking for a cover tune for their 1985 LP Theatre of Pain when Sixx suggested his favorite Seals and Crofts song. He recalled how he and his girlfriend, Susie, listened to the song throughout the Summer of 1973.

Sixx wrote, "We tried 'The Boys Are Back in Town,' by Thin Lizzy—a great song, but we couldn’t get it to work. We tried Elton John’s 'Saturday Night’s Alright,' but that didn’t sound right to us either. Then I said, ‘Diamond Girl’ by Seals and Crofts.”

"Everyone else in the band said, 'You’re crazy. This doesn’t even sound like a rock song!' We rehearsed it. The other guys were right—it wasn’t going to work as a Mötley Crüe song."

He concluded, "We covered 'Smokin’ in the Boys Room' by Brownsville Station instead, and that song, from the same year as 'Diamond Girl,' was Mötley’s first top-forty hit. It went all the way to number three on the charts. But I sometimes wonder what would have happened if I had stuck to my guns and insisted on 'Diamond Girl.'"

Dash Crofts died at 87 in March 2026. Jim Seals predeceased him by four years, passing at the age of 79.

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If keeping your bathroom organized feels close to impossible, it might be worth adding in some extra storage for your essentials. Walmart's Aiho Over-the-Toilet Storage Cabinet is a stylish and practical way to declutter your space. It has a sleek, multi-tier design with plenty of room to stash toiletries, skincare, towels, and other items, and it's now available at a steep discount. 

For a limited time, the space-saving cabinet is on sale for up to 47% off in two classic colors. The white hue is the best deal at $63, down from its original $120. It's also available in dark brown for $72, down from $130.

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Who’s ready to retire? After working for decades, people born during these four birth months are counting down the days till retirement. Some may think it’s because they’re ready to relax with their loved ones and even travel the world. In reality, these birth months cannot wait to retire because they want to reinvent themselves. 

Four birth months share the dream of becoming a new person during retirement. The cosmic energy of these birth months might differ despite having the same goal. Spiritual experts and astrologers believe that people born during these months view retirement as a chance to become their best selves. Some birth months dedicate their retirement to figuring out who they want to be, while other birth months embody the identity they’ve kept locked away inside themselves. Retirement is the permission slip for January, March, June, and August to reinvent themselves. 

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January: Retirement Frees the Real You 

Retirement is the start of a brand new life and identity for those born in January. Most wouldn’t think January is excited to retire, thanks to being governed by career-oriented Capricorn. In reality, their quirky Aquarius side has been waiting for the day January leaves the workforce. After playing their role for decades, January is ready to let their freak flag fly. They don’t have to abide by strict rules or conserve their electric personalities to save face. Retirement offers January the freedom to be whoever they want. January’s transformation might be shocking, but honestly, this is who January was all along. Retirement simply offered the chance for January to be authentic and free. 

March: Become Your Best Self

People born in March have been dreaming about their retirement. People with this birth month are a mix of whimsical Pisces and ambitious Aries, so they have high hopes and expectations for how their life ought to go. Work might have initially derailed their plans, but retirement will bring their desires back to the forefront. Retiring means freedom to be whoever March has always wanted to be. They don’t have to ask for permission or answer for their choices. But before March begins their transformation, they ought to visualize what their best self looks like, enjoys, and stands for. Having a clear vision of who they want to be in retirement will expedite how quickly they reinvent themselves. 

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June: Release Your Inhibitions 

June can be whoever they want once they retire. People born during this month are overly aware of how they appear and come across, thanks to being co-ruled by mental Gemini and perceptive Cancer. They’re sensitive to judgment and criticism, so they might have been overly self-conscious while at work. Performing for the workplace is undeniably draining. Luckily, retirement offers June a chance to cut loose. June might be initially hesitant, but all bets are off once they feel safe and secure. Retirement allows June to finally take up space. June’s confidence and courage will revive as they explore their identities. June will feel completely at peace with the person they’re blossoming into during retirement.  

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August: Happily Imperfect & Messy

People born in August strive to do their very best, especially at work. Their Leo-like confidence and Virgo-like eye for detail amplifies their work ethic. August spent decades perfecting their professional craft. Although they’ve excelled, they’re also their own worst critics. Retirement gives August a much-needed mental and emotional break from perfectionism. August can retire knowing they don’t have to always be correct, early, or over-prepared. They can release their inner critics, helping August feel courageous enough to have fun despite making a few mistakes. August will become a light-hearted, creatively free version of themselves throughout retirement. Some may not even recognize August, because their new and improved identities will be carefree and easygoing. 

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It's a long-standing rumor within the larger entertainment industry that certain TV talk shows had a list of banned guests that were prohibited from being invited back.

While some programs like The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson had a more explicit round-up of guests that weren't welcome on the show, others like The Ellen DeGeneres Show might had had a less well-known list of celebrities that the 68-year-old comedian didn't want appearing on her show.

One notable example can apparently be found with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who, according to a former Ellen staffer, was banned from appearing on the show for almost a decade after insulting the host's cooking.

According to Cracked, a backstage crew member who worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show revealed that the series' host had an allegedly terse reaction to Ramsay playfully bashing her culinary skills during a 2010 appearance on the show.

After calling DeGeneres' cooking "rubbish," the famed Hell's Kitchen star was reportedly not invited back to appear on the show for nearly 10 years.

“(Ramsay) gave her some quip. They were doing a food test together, and Ellen offered him a sample first,” claimed the unnamed cameraman. “As soon as he bit in, he was like, ‘This is rubbish. This is disgusting."

“She didn’t like the reaction," the crew member continued. "It was like eight seasons he didn’t come back for after.”

The cameraman then went on share another example of how a seemingly innocent remark from a guest might result in a ban from DeGeneres, including an otherwise innocent moment when a warm-up act warned DeGeneres to be careful while performing a potentially dangerous stunt.

“(One show) Ellen came out, and she was on a unicycle,” the cameraman said. “The anchor made a comment like 'Don’t fall!' and Ellen said something along the lines of, ‘No, I won’t.’”

“She told one of her EPs, ‘Don’t let this guy on the show again,'” he continued. “You were uninvited as a guest pretty easily.”

If you're an outdoor enthusiast plotting a summer road trip, the cost of accessing America’s most iconic wilderness landscapes is likely weighing heavy on your vacation budget. Across the United States, entry fees at several major national parks have steadily ticked upward, with non-resident prices pushing past $100 in high-demand zones. But just across the northern border, a massive, budget-friendly travel alternative has officially opened up for the season.

Thanks to the official return of the Canadian government's Canada Strong Pass initiative, admission fees are being completely waived across every single national park, national historic site, and national marine conservation area operated by Parks Canada. From June 19 through September 7, 2026, both local residents and international tourists can roll right through the park gates without paying a single dime for standard entry. To sweeten the deal, the summer-long program also automatically slashes 25% off all Parks Canada-operated camping and overnight roofed accommodations—including yurts, cabins and wall tents.

With interest in budget-friendly nature trips surging—evidenced by a sharp 140% spike in U.S. Google searches for "national parks free days 2026"—travel experts at the tour holiday operator Journeyscape recently refreshed their comprehensive data rankings. By weighing critical factors like wildlife diversity, visitor reviews, park scale and Instagram popularity, they isolated the 10 absolute best Canadian national parks to explore for free this summer.

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1. Jasper National Park (Alberta) Sunset view of the Maligne Lake, at the Jasper National Park, Canada

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• Overall Score: 8.7 / 10
• The Highlights: Snagging the undisputed number-one spot on the index, this sprawling Alberta powerhouse covers nearly 11,000 square kilometers of dramatic mountain peaks, pristine glacier-fed lakes and unmatched wildlife encounters. Welcoming over 1.14 million visitors annually and home to more than 2,000 recorded species, it remains a definitive global bucket-list destination. While a standard day pass normally costs travelers around $12.25, you can explore its vast valleys entirely free of charge until September.

2. Banff National Park (Alberta)

• Overall Score: 8.6 / 10
• The Highlights: Right on Jasper's heels is Canada's most historic and globally recognized natural sanctuary. Famous for its jaw-dropping, vibrant turquoise lakes and massive alpine hiking trail network, Banff attracts a staggering 4.23 million travelers each year. Boasting more than 2,000 species and an immense social media presence, this wanderlust hotspot allows you to tuck the standard $15 entry fee right back into your wallet all summer long.

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3. Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta)

• Overall Score: 7.9 / 10
• The Highlights: For travelers looking to bypass the heavy holiday crowds of Banff and Jasper while keeping the dramatic scenery intact, this peaceful gem is the ultimate alternative. Attracting just over 500,000 annual visitors, the park features crystal-clear waters, abundant wildlife, and sweeping mountain ranges. Entering the park this summer saves you the standard $12.25 daily fee, making it the perfect time to discover one of Alberta’s most underrated natural masterpieces.

4. Gros Morne National Park (Newfoundland and Labrador)

• Overall Score: 7.7 / 10
• The Highlights: Earning a spectacular 4.9 out of 5 visitor review score, this Atlantic coast marvel is celebrated for its striking geological features, towering fjords, and sheer coastal cliffs. It is a true hiker's paradise housing over 1,000 unique species, offering an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path maritime expedition at zero entry cost.

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5. Yoho National Park (British Columbia)

• Overall Score: 7.5 / 10
• The Highlights: Situated on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, this British Columbia treasure derives its name from a Cree expression of awe and wonder—and it entirely lives up to the title. Home to towering waterfalls and massive rock walls, it serves up elite wilderness viewing for its 682,000 annual guests.

6. Kootenay National Park (British Columbia)

• Overall Score: 7.4 / 10
• The Highlights: Showcasing a spectacular diversity of landscapes—stretching from glacier-carved summits down to semi-arid grasslands—this park features more than 1,200 recorded species. It is highly favored by road-trippers looking for a scenic drive punctuated by natural hot springs and deep canyons.

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7. Bruce Peninsula National Park (Ontario)

• Overall Score: 7.1 / 10
• The Highlights: Anchoring a vital piece of Ontario's Niagara Escarpment, this park is famous for its dramatic cliffs rising straight out of the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. It is a vital sanctuary for nearly 1,400 species, drawing close to half a million visitors who flock to explore its hidden wave-carved grottos.

8. Fundy National Park (New Brunswick)

• Overall Score: 6.9 / 10
• The Highlights: This Atlantic sanctuary gives travelers front-row seats to the highest tides in the world, where the ocean dramatically rises and falls by up to 16 meters daily. Visitors can explore the muddy ocean floor at low tide and kayak the rugged coastline at high tide, completely free of charge.

9. Cape Breton Highlands National Park (Nova Scotia)

• Overall Score: 6.9 / 10
• The Highlights: Where the lush, forested mountains meet the crashing waves of the Atlantic, this park is home to a world-famous stretch of the scenic Cabot Trail highway. Tying for the highest Google review score on the index at 4.9, it offers breathtaking ocean viewpoints and deep river canyons.

10. Prince Edward Island National Park (Prince Edward Island)

• Overall Score: 6.3 / 10
• The Highlights: Though it marks the smallest park on the list at just 27 square kilometers, this coastal strip packs an immense punch. Attracting nearly 690,000 visitors to its historic red sandstone cliffs, windswept sand dunes, and pristine beaches, it provides a gorgeous beachside sanctuary for summer vacationers.

Know Before You Go: What Still Costs Extra?

While the Canada Strong Pass unlocks completely free general admission across the entire system, Parks Canada reminds travelers that select localized operational fees still apply. You will still be on the hook for parking fees at high-traffic trailheads, commercial fishing licenses, firewood purchases, and specialized guided tours or programs. Additionally, entrance to the historic hot springs at Banff, Radium and Miette remains a separate charge, and the free admission structure does not cross over into separate provincial, municipal or private park networks.

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M&M's is ready to pull all you Love Islanders for a chat.

Ahead of the Season 8 premiere on Tuesday, June 2, and as the exclusive confectionery partner of the reality TV series, M&M's is dropping Love Island-inspired packs that it said turn every episode into the "ultimate watch party."

The limited-edition release is, naturally, a perfect late night snack. But it doesn't just include custom M&M's that'll have fans squealing, it also comes with a set of game boards that turn the show into a play-along game—making this collab a true bombshell (especially when compared to M&M's most recent pop culture collabs, which include a special Devil Wears Prada 2 giveaway and a collectible Marvel series).

M&M's Drops Limited-Edition Love Island Collab Ahead of Season 8

The limited-time packs are coupled up with four colorful game boards and a 10-ounce Share Size Pouch of custom M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies inspired by the show’s most iconic moments, according to an official statement shared via email with Parade.

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Along with the original play pieces, all the M&M's are printed with custom Love Island phrases like "girl's girl," "pillow talk," "love triangle," and more, including:

• "Bombshell arrives"
• "Bromance"
• "Casa amor"
• "Challenge time"
• "Closed off"
• "Daybed debrief"
• "Early days"
• "Friend couple"
• "Got a text"
• "Grafting"
• "Group text"
• "Head turned"
• "Hideway opens"
• "Islander dumped"
• "Islander workout"
• "Kiss"
• "Late nite snack"
• "Made you coffee"
• "My type on paper"
• "Public vote"
• "Pull for a chat"
• "Re-coupling"
• "Sleeping on daybed"
• "Soul ties snuggle"
• "Tears"
• "The ick"
• "Where's ur head?"

And while the drama unfolds, fans are invited to play along with its bingo-style game. Here's how it works:

• Before the episode kicks off, have your crew each start with 10 random M&M'S candy pieces from the pouch on their game board.
• When a moment on screen matches a phrase printed on one of your M&M’S, whether it's a simple "pull for a chat" or a shocking "bombshell arrives,” the player removes (or eats!) the corresponding candy.
• Be the first to clear all ten spots on your board or have the fewest left at the end of the episode to be crowned The Villa VIP and claim ultimate watch party bragging rights.

Where Will the Limited-Edition M&M's Play Along Packs Be Available?

M&M's said its limited-edition Love Island Play Along Packs will be available for purchase exclusively on the official M&M's website beginning on June 2 for $15.99, while supplies last.

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One week ago, Survivor 50 came to a close. It was perhaps the biggest season of the iconic reality TV series in sheer quantity, bringing on a whopping 24 players and giving away $2 million to eventual Sole Survivor Aubry Bracco. At the end of it all, with a three-hour premiere and finale, as well as an assortment of 90-minute and two-hour episodes, Season 50 clocked in with nearly 24 hours of material (with commercials).

But, of course, that's not even scratching the surface of day-to-day life out on the island. After all, a 26-day season provides a whopping 624 hours of content. So, there's always going to be something that doesn't make the cut. Luckily, Parade got the chance to speak with the all-star cast of Survivor 50 to get their favorite moments that ultimately didn't make the edit, ranging from a spearfishing competition between two of the show's most impressive fishermen to a traumatizing chicken dinner, and everything in between.

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Survivor 50 cast reveals their favorite unseen momentsThe great fish fight: Ozzy vs. Jonathan

Ozzy Lusth: There were so many moments of me climbing trees, searching for food, looking for eels, all of the jungle survival stuff. But there was also a moment where Jonathan and I, we had a really heartfelt connection. There's also a moment where Jonathan and I went spearfishing together, and we had a little competition. And I'm not afraid to admit it, but Jonathan beat me. He caught two fish, and I caught none. ...Or did I?

Listen, there's hundreds of hours of amazing stuff that happens that, unfortunately, doesn't make it. But I think we should put pressure on the higher-ups; let's see some more BTS! Let's see Ponderosa footage. There is a wealth of cool stuff that happens that just doesn't make it out, and I think it should.

Jonathan Young: Me and Ozzy had a spearfishing competition. We go out for about two hours, whoever spears the most fish wins. Devens even came out and pretended he was spearfishing, just for a second. And we even shot a fish and gave it to Devens, so we could hold it up. It was a great moment. I speared about 10 fish; Ozzy speared four. I beat the legend. I was so excited.

Miss Cirie loved it. She was the one who kept pushing us "go fishing, go fishing," and we did. Whenever Miss Cirie wanted fish, we tried to make sure she got fish. Another thing, Miss Cirie was in control of way more than I thought she was. I know that Miss Cirie is a legend, but I didn't know to what level she was controlling things. Glad she left, because no one can beat her.

Rick Devens: There was one of our days off, where we had nothing to do. Emily and I took the boat out, and we took out Ozzy and Jonathan, and those two had a fish-off. And Emily and I are being our chaotic selves in the boat, and those two are trying to catch as many fish as possible. Then I'm getting in, catching no fish at all, but Jonathan comes back with a speared fish to let me experience that. It was awesome. It's one of my great memories. It was amazing. Dude, as a Survivor fan, watching that close up, Mike. It was awesome.

Related: Jonathan Young Reveals Which ‘Survivor 50’ Player He Thinks Turned the Jury Against Him (Exclusive)

The chicken reward goes "a-cluck"

Cirie Fields: My immaculate cooking of the chicken. I made the best chicken noodle soup. I would say it could go up against some Michelin-star chefs. [Laughs.] I made an awesome chicken soup when we won the chickens, and you guys never even got to hear or see anything about it.

Charlie Davis: We won a chicken reward on the new Cila tribe. And I think that was maybe some of my favorite Survivor memories of all time was us killing the chickens. Butchering them, cleaning them, everything, cooking them top to bottom. We were eating chicken livers, chicken hearts. We were drinking the broth. We were licking our fingers. I mean, we turned into truly animals. And then, if you haven't heard the saying "like a chicken with its head cut off," that is very true. Jonathan was the one who kind of went [Mimes twisting.], and the head popped right off. But, the first time it happened, the chicken ran down the beach and was flapping its wings and flying around after, to the point where I was like, "Jonathan, you let the chicken get away! It's escaping." I had no idea it was already dead. It was the most insane moment ever. I wish it made air, because it was so crazy.

Dee Valladares: I wish you guys got to see the second episode where we won the chickens. And I mean, I'm not gonna kill the chicken, but I'm gonna eat the chicken, because we gotta live. But Jonathan grabbed the chicken. We were all talking, "Who's gonna kill the chickens? We don't want to kill it." We were feeding them coconuts, and then they would poop the coconuts. And so we felt so bad. They're living things, and you look at them in the eyes, and they're so precious. And out of nowhere, we're in a circle, and then we see the headless body of the chicken running around, and we're screaming. And it's because Jonathan grabbed the chicken, twirled the head, and we're [screaming], "Oh my god, what's happening?!" It would have been so funny with music in the background.

Kamilla Karthigesu: I wish they showed what happened to our chickens. So we ate them all, but Jonathan was going to be in charge of killing the chicken, so we could eat them. And we saw Jonathan carrying the chickens, and we thought he was going to take them somewhere out of the way. Because there were some people who didn't want to see the chickens die, I think Dee was one of them.

And the next thing you know, the chicken is flapping away in the air. And I'm like, "Oh my god, he let go of the chicken. I thought this guy was an experienced outdoorsman. How did he let our chicken loose?" The chicken was flapping away without a head. There was a headless chicken flapping around camp. And then he just threw the head on the ground, so the head was on the floor of our camp for multiple days until we finally got rid of it. No one wanted to touch it; no one tried to kick it to the side or anything.

And everyone helped in cleaning it, plucking it. And it really showcased Ceres' expertise in how to deal with the chicken, because I don't think any of us know how to cook that were helping with the chicken. That was my first time touching raw chicken; I've never touched raw chicken before. And so we must have looked like fools in comparison to prepping the chicken.

And then when it came to consuming the chicken, the "very smart" people on my tribe — not myself, not Cirie, possibly not Dee, other people — ended up s—tting themselves. Because they decided like, "Oh my god, the broth is so good." But they were consuming just the grease, the greasiest parts of the broth, so that set them all to the bathroom. You guys are stupid! Is that what you do when you see soup? You just want to suck up the grease and the fat? That's the part that you avoid! Or you try and mix it in. But not smart of them. They clearly don't have experience in eating things that make them s—t.

Related: Cirie Fields Explains Her ‘Survivor 50’ Jury Vote — and Reveals the Next Show She Wants to Compete On (Exclusive)

Miscellaneous

Savannah Louie: So, my time on 50 [was] very short-lived. But there was one point during my journey that I took with Colby and Mike White. And we get to the island, and the two guys are just talking to one another, and I'm like, "This is so annoying. I feel like I'm third wheeling this date between Colby and Mike White."

So I decided to insert myself in the conversation, and I start asking Colby about these rumors that I had heard about a little bit of pre-gaming before the season began. And Colby, I think, was so taken aback, he just starts like singing like a bird, telling me everything that may or may not have happened over some kind of call with some people who may be on the season. But I thought it was a funny moment. In 49, one of my things that I did that got a lot of talk was asking someone straight up, "Who are you voting for?" And I think it goes to show not only what kind of player I am, but what kind of person I am. I will be direct, and I will ask you straight up, and I'm not afraid to ask the hard questions.

Genevieve Mushaluk: Sorry, I'm gonna be long because I feel some type of way about this. Because the very first night, Colby and I couldn't sleep, and we ended up building a bonfire together on the beach. And I was very intentional about trying to be open and honest and not have this wall built up. Because that's what happens when I'm scared and stressed, I just really build this wall. And, on 47, one of my biggest regrets was not getting to know the people I was playing with until after the game. You can't go back in time and undo your mistakes. But talking to Colby and being so intentional, pushing myself out of my comfort zone to get to know someone, was like making up for lost time, things I wish I had done on 47. I got more quality moments with people who are good friends now. It was random, and it worked out because there were moments in the game that were pretty critical, and he had my back. I wonder if I hadn't done that, would we have had that bond?

Joe Hunter: All the moments with Colby on the beach. All the moments Coach on the beach. Colby and I tearing into the chicken, I mean, it was crazy. And then also Genevieve, we had a great relationship. We were trying to build something there to really change the game. And my relationship with Emily. You can see in her and her jury questions [that] she's such a wonderful person. We tried to make that groove work, but we just couldn't.

Coach Wade: One was Jonathan doing "Coach Chi" with me. That was a good one. But you didn't see Zac Brown saying, "Coach, you want to be my sous chef? Cut up some mangoes for me." Are you kidding?! So Zac was like, "Yeah, be my sous chef. You're in the kitchen?" I said, "I'm in the kitchen all the time!" So he's like, "Great, cut up the mangoes. But this, cut that." And we had a really great bonding experience, really just a whole night. That was something that was super special. You didn't see me struggling in the ocean for three hours. I know they said it was only minutes, bulls—t on that, man! Come on, you're getting camera time off my back?! That's okay. It's all good. But that was a rough go.

Q Burdette: The way I was pushing to throw the [snake] challenge, how much I was explaining to them the repercussions of not throwing it, and how it actually played out. I told them we have to throw this challenge because we don't know if we're going to get a chance to do another one. Colby doesn't have a vote; I don't have a vote. And I said, "The last thing I want to happen is for us to swap, and for Colby and I to be on the same tribe with one of you, and we're down two votes or one vote. Let's just throw it. Let's get somebody out. Let's get our votes back. Let's take control of the game." Well, they didn't listen.

Genevieve comes back to camp, and she immediately apologizes and is like, "I'm sorry, Q, I got caught up in the moment. I couldn't throw." And I was like, "You know what? You're fine." Because the orange tribe was so bad. Cila was so bad at the challenge, it would have been very difficult to throw it.

Kyle Fraser: So when Genevieve and Stephenie found the idol together, it's a little interaction, but it's probably a top Survivor moment for me. Genevieve obviously found the idol with Stephenie, but I think that she wanted to make sure that I wasn't skeeved out by her, and she just wanted to be a good ally. So they didn't open it together. And before anything happened, Genevieve came to me, and she's like, "We have a couple quick seconds. I found the idol; I want to look at it with you real quick. And Steph knows, so we have to figure out how we're going to make sure we loop in her and Colby." And she opens it up. It's the Billie Eilish thing, and that is funny in itself.

Then we go back to camp, and Stephenie pulls me. And she's like, "Okay, l hope she's gonna tell you. But just in case, I have to tell you something. Genevieve found the idol." And I'm having to act like, "Oh my gosh." And she goes, "Don't laugh. It's the Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol." And as "Billie Eilish" came out of her mouth, I just started cracking up. And Steph said, "I know what's next, f—king Beyonce. And even the cameraman broke character. It was like one of those rare moments where everybody around was laughing. That was one of my favorite interactions in the game.

Tiffany Ervin: One thing I really wish you guys got to see more of was me and Cirie. It was like I found the other half of my magnet. I walked to the water well on Day 1 of the merge, and me and Cirie just instantly clicked. And I feel like the blossoming and developing of our friendship on that season was just so beautiful, and I'm really sad that you guys didn't see it. Not to mention there was jokes on jokes on jokes. Cirie is funny!

Aubry Bracco: I just wish there was more. I wish it's like Big Brother, and you could see live feeds. I mean, the premerge was rough. I was very sick in the first couple of days; I got some upper respiratory thing. I wish you'd seen more of my dynamic with Genevieve. I actually approached her and told her, "You probably heard that I've called you dangerous, just like they've called Rizo lazy and Angelina chaotic." I got on the wrong side of that. There are so many rich conversations out there I wish you saw. I wish you saw when Joe saw me going through the jungle looking for an idol. I wish you saw me eat the eyeballs for the mac and cheese. There were a lot of amazing people, amazing conversations.

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Bonus: Q and Rizo pitch the next Survivor showdown

Rizo Velovic: In the premiere, we saw a little bit of it. But Q, Angelina, and I had a full-on five-hour debate on how to properly play blackjack. That's how long it lasted. And Q swears that if a dealer's showing a 10 with a 16, you stay. And Angelina and I call him "not the smartest gambler," and Q swears up and down that's not how you do it.

[At this point, Q happens to overhear the conversation and enters the scene.}

Q: Wait, what?

Rizo: Yep, I'm talking about how bad of a gambler you are, Q, about hitting 16—

Q: Coming from a guy who don't gamble!

Rizo: On the contrary, I actually have gambled 16 straight Tribal Councils with a public immunity idol. So I might be the biggest gambler!

Q: But that ain't gambling. You know why? Because for 49, you got by with it. 50, we didn't know you got by with it. I didn't have nothing to do with that.

Rizo: That is true.

Q: So, in terms of gambling, what you can do is you can meet me at any casino. You can play your strategy, I'll play mine. We'll start with the same amount. We can even sit at the same table.

Rizo: That's what I want.

Q: And I guarantee you, you're gonna leave with rocks in your pocket lint.

Rizo: We're gonna make that happen. We're gonna make that happen. Survivor, Hard Rock, whoever wants to sponsor Q and the RizGod, let's make it happen here on Parade.

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In the first MasterChef Global Gauntlet team challenge, the home cooks are divided into the blue team and the red team for a FIFA World Cup 2026 challenge. The contestants team up with the U.S. Soccer Federation to serve lunch to 101 hungry kids coming straight off the soccer field.

With special guest judge Mauricio Pochettino and Gordon Ramsay as the honorary goalkeeper, the heat is on and only one team will walk away with the immunity pin in the "Team Pitch to Plate" episode.

Parade has your exclusive first look at the competition, which finds Gordon very unhappy with Team Blue, so much so that half of what he says has to be bleeped out!

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As the boys lineup for their burgers, Gordon has them step to the side when he discovers that the burgers are only half cooked, and he calls a team meeting.

“Seven-year-olds don’t eat beef tartare,” he tells Team Blue. “It’s a burger and it’s f—king raw. Not medum rare, ice cold in the middle.”

And he throws the undercooked burgers away in a dramatic gesture.

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Then he tells the hungry kids, “Sorry, guys, the burgers are not ready. Go eat your [
Team Red] chicken.”

Then to the Blue Team he says, “Look at me. We found our momentum. Now we’re just cooking without any feeling, without any drive, any passion. You are going to %$#%ing send these out? I don’t get it. Do you want to lose? Let’s get it together.”

MasterChef airs Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Streams next day on Hulu.

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One of the most recognizable alternative rock hits started as an experimental B-side that wasn't expected to get too much attention. This was the story of The Smiths' song "How Soon Is Now?", which began its life as a B-side track for the 1984 single, "William, It Was Really Nothing."

Decades after it first came out, many fans consider “How Soon Is Now?” the definitive Smiths song, despite its interestingly modest start. Soon after the track debuted as a B-side, it was featured as a single on the compilation album Hatful of Hollow in 1985, and this is when it really started gaining traction.

"How Soon Is Now?" started climbing up the charts, peaking at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart. It was rereleased in 1992 and performed even better, reaching No. 16. The song was very experimental for The Smiths. As they recorded the track, they tried out different guitar styles with the aim of creating a "swampy" feel.

The Smiths band member and songwriter Johnny Marr opened up about how the track was created in a 1997 interview with The Guitar Magazine, via SmithsSupernova, saying,"I wanted to write a track with an intro that you couldn't forget, something that you knew straight away was The Smiths."

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"Layering the slide part was what gave it the real tension," he went on. "It took an eternity. God bless the sampler, 'cos it would have been so much easier! But it was just one of those great moments." Marr also praised The Smiths singer Morrissey's vocals on "How Soon Is Now?" before simply calling it "a great track."

Over the years, despite how different the sound of "How Soon Is Now?" is from many of The Smiths' other tracks, it has become known as the group's signature song and is a major fan-favorite in alternative-rock music.

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