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After more than four decades of grinding guitars, mechanical beats and apocalyptic noise, Ministry is calling it quits. The pioneering industrial band has announced that its 17th studio album, Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery), will be its final release. The album is set to arrive on Oct. 30 via Cleopatra Records and will feature the band’s new single, “Burned Out,” a title that feels like the last sparks from a machine that’s finally run out of steam.

“I’m f***ing done,” frontman Al Jourgensen said in a statement, according to Rolling Stone. “I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between.” Jourgensen added that after such a long career, he feels at peace with bringing Ministry’s recording journey to an end. “It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s done,” he said. “It’s time to herd goats.”

Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery) will feature one final collaboration with longtime Ministry member Paul Barker on the closing track, “We’re Still Here.” The album also includes contributions from Jourgensen’s current lineup, including guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D’Amour, sampler and synth player John Bechdel and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.

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Following the album’s release, Ministry will embark on an international farewell tour in 2027. The Goodbye Europe Tour will kick off April 2, 2027, in Utrecht, Netherlands, with special guests Die Krupps. Additional European dates have been announced, and a U.S. leg is expected to follow.

Founded by Jourgensen in Chicago in 1981, Ministry became one of industrial music’s most influential acts, releasing 17 studio albums along with live records, side projects and documentaries. For fans of the band’s punishing sound, Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery) marks the end of the line and one last gasp of industrial noise from a group that helped build the genre.

Thinking about cake on this lovely Friday? If you're a parent, chances are you arranged for a smash cake when your firstborn finally turned 1.

If not, perhaps you've at least heard of the tradition, which was just utilized for an epic anniversary party this week. America's beloved bath-time buddy known as Mr. Bubble just celebrated 65 years of fun by reimagining the iconic childhood tradition — with help from a Food Network staple.

More than 100 kids and their families gathered for Mr. Bubble's "Smash & Splash" Birthday Bash on Thursday, July 23, where celebrity chef and TV personality Duff Goldman unveiled a nearly 2,000-pound birthday cake designed for kids of all ages to quite literally jump into, before cooling off in oversized bubble-filled sprinklers.

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“Mr. Bubble has been bringing fun to bath time for generations, so I knew that I wanted to take another classic childhood tradition—the smash cake—and give it the full Mr. Bubble treatment,” Goldman, 51, said in a statement. "And because we’re celebrating Mr. Bubble, the celebration doesn’t stop when the cake is smashed. The bubbles make getting clean even more fun than making the mess."

Mr. Bubble also took to social media to showcase the epic milestone event. "POV: You just celebrated the messiest birthday ever. 🫧🎂" reads the caption of the account's Instagram reel. Check it out below.

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“For 65 years, Mr. Bubble has made bath time the best time,” Michelle Hanson, chief marketing officer at The Village Company (whose portfolio includes Mr. Bubble), said in a statement. “This celebration is all about keeping that spirit alive, taking a childhood tradition everyone knows and giving it a splash of Mr. Bubble magic. Childhood should be full of giggles, imagination, and a little bit of mess, especially when getting clean can be even more fun than getting messy.”

Keeping up with everything on Netflix is almost like fighting the mythical Hydra. Every time you finish a show, three more seem to pop up in its place. But it's that seemingly unlimited well of content that has made it the most popular streamer today, even amidst the numerous amount of competition. And so, at the end of every week, we kick up our feet, grab the remote, and listen for that classic "tudum" sound as we dive into Netflix's voluminous library.

Luckily for you, Parade has flagged three new shows coming to Netflix this week that can become your new binge obsession! Here's what you need to check out this weekend (July 24-26, 2026).

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New on Netflix (July 24-26, 2026)The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon'

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Across 12 years, the Walking Dead franchise has seen many characters come and go. But chief among them has to be Daryl Dixon. Played by Norman Reedus, the irascible tracker won his way into the hearts of fans as he began to let his guard down in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. The character is so popular, in fact, that when Andrew Lincoln left the series, Reedus got top billing as the main character. So, when the flagship series took its final bow in 2022, AMC quickly decided Daryl needed an encore. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon takes Daryl across the sea, where he navigates a zombified France in an attempt to find his way back home. Season 3, which initially aired in 2025, just dropped on Netflix, and it's the perfect time to binge before Daryl and Carol (Melissa McBride) return for the fourth and final season in 2027.

Related: The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus Gives Fans the Information They ‘Needed’ With 1-Word Eras Tour Review

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Not to burst anyone's bubble, but professional wrestling is staged. However, behind the bone-crushing moves and over-the-top personalities are a group of very real people, unique combinations of athletes and actors who are consistently scrapping to remain in the ring. When it premiered in 2025, WWE Unreal took a rare look behind the scenes of the world's biggest wrestling organization, showcasing the trials and tribulations of both the wrestlers and the people responsible for keeping everything afloat. Season 3, which premiered July 21, spotlights the farewell tour of John Cena, as well as a peek behind the curtain at both this year's Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania. So feel free to tell the wrestling fans in your life, "Llllllllet's get ready to binge!"

Related: John Cena Reveals the One Thing He Refused to Let Happen Before Retiring

Ransom Canyon Season 2 (L to R) Minka Kelly as Quinn and Josh Duhamel as Staten in 'Ransom Canyon'

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Last year, Netflix went out west for its own take on the Yellowstone-esque drama in Ransom Canyon. Starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, the show based on the novels by Jodi Thomas immediately rounded up loyal fans like cattle. It was only a matter of when, not if, we'd get the chance to head back to the titular town for more love triangles, game-changing twists, and ten-gallon hats. And Season 2 absolutely delivered rounding up a tense, yet heartwarming bunch of episodes like a group of wayward cattle. With how much the finale leaves up in the air, here's hoping we'll be back in the saddle with more Staten and Quinn ASAP!

Related: 'Ransom Canyon' Season 2 Ending Explained: Do Staten and Quinn End Up Together?

The inspiration for Poco's 1979 soft rock classic "Heart of the Night" came naturally to lead vocalist Paul Cotton, who penned the song about his love for New Orleans.

By November of 1978, the country-rock band released their eleventh studio album titled Legend, and a few months later, in early 1979, released "Heart of the Night" as a single. The track itself was a commercial success for Poco, landing at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranking higher at No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Created by Cotton, the track "kind of wrote itself...in twenty minutes", being "inspired by my love and lust for New Orleans." Although born in Alabama, the singer spent most of his life in Chicago and was "just drawn to the South" after spending 25 cold winters in the Illinois capital. Cotton's love for New Orleans was also the subject of two other tracks, "Down in the Quarter" and "Break of Hearts," a follow-up to the 1979 track.

The album and track marked a major change for Poco as bassist and vocalist Timothy B. Schmit left the band in 1977 to join the Eagles, with drummer George Grantham also leaving shortly after. "Heart of the Night" emerged as a solo effort by Cotton, in what he believed was going to be a part of a Cotton-Young Band project with founding member Rusty Young.

According to reports, the duo had "got a little rehearsal hall, put together a band, and played [several songs including] 'Crazy Love' and 'Heart of the Night'" for ABC Records and got approval to move forward as a duo. By the time the album was completed, the record label decided to issue it as a new Poco release.

Cotton recalls how drummer Steve Chapman listened to a rehearsal of "Heart of the Night" in the studio and said, "Man, that’s going to be a big hit." Chapman and bassist Charlie Harrison would go from one-off session contributors to full-fledged band members.

"Heart of the Night" was a hit that lifted the new band lineup out of the shadow of the Eagles. It became well-known for its alto sax solo by musician Phil Kenzie, who knew the Poco members after they were the opening act for Al Stewart during the 1977 Year of the Cat tour. Kenzie is notably known for having also provided the alto sax for Stewart's hit track.

Critics noted "Heart of the Night" radio appeal and chart status, with one commenting it's "one of the most finely crafted songs in the group's history."

Related: 1979 Soft Rock Hit, Originally a Flop by Another Band, Became a Timeless Love Anthem

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Making the most of a small space often comes down to choosing pieces that serve more than one purpose. For anyone who can't spare the floor space for both a lamp and a bookshelf, this clever Walmart find is both in one. The top-rated Outon Floor Lamp with Shelves brings together warm lighting, display space, and a built-in charging station. Right now, it's a flash deal for up to 43% off, bringing the price down to as low as $43. 

The lamp is available in black and walnut finishes, as well as a more affordable black version without the charging station for $40. Shoppers love its sleek look, calling it an “ultra-modern” piece and a “good addition” to their space. 

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The Outon Floor Lamp with Shelves, pictured here, is on sale right now at Walmart.

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Standing 71 inches tall, the design features three bamboo-style linen shelves for displaying books, plants, and décor, plus a built-in charging station to keep your devices within reach. The included 9-watt LED bulb delivers 810 lumens of light and is designed to last up to 25,000 hours. 

Shoppers can customize the room’s atmosphere with three color temperature settings, whether they need bright light for reading, a natural glow for everyday activities, or a cozy ambiance at night. The lamp also remembers your last lighting preference with its power-off memory function 

A convenient pull chain switch also makes adjusting the light quick and effortless.

It has a built-in AC outlet, USB port, and USB-C port to charge your phone and other devices. One shopper called it the “perfect fit” for their living room and said they “especially liked the USB ports” for keeping their phones powered up.

Reviewers were also impressed by the lamp’s stylish look and simple setup. “It is very easy to build and the instructions are easy to follow,” one reviewer wrote. Another said it was “aesthetically pleasing and does not take up a lot of room,” while a third noted that it was “sturdy” and looked “great” in their living room corner.

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For a certain generation, raising a plastic sword over your head and yelling "I have the power" is peak childhood. Masters of the Universe was built for those people, and in June, most of them stayed home.

The Travis Knight film opened June 5 to a $29.4 million domestic weekend, finished with $64.6 million domestically and $113.3 million worldwide, and carried a reported $170 million production cost. It earned a B CinemaScore and a 67 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, and dropped out of the domestic top five in its third weekend.

Amazon MGM moved it to Prime Video on July 22, 47 days after release. Within a day it was the most-watched movie on the service worldwide.

Related: Nicholas Galitzine's Extreme 'Masters of the Universe' Workout Reveals What It Really Takes to Play He-Man

Screen Rantreported the film trending in 51 countries and holding the No. 1 position in 25 of them, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Italy and Spain. Reports differ on the domestic figure, with Screen Rant placing it at No. 2 in the United States and Men's Journal reporting it at No. 1. Either way, it cleared Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary, Sydney Sweeney's The Housemaid and Jason Statham's A Working Man on the same chart.

What people are posting about is Jared Leto. Clips of his Skeletor turning up at Prince Adam's human resources job have circulated since Wednesday, which the theatrical campaign largely left out. The marketing sold sword and sorcery. Segments of the movie are closer to a comedy about a fantasy villain loose in an office park.

The other detail resurfacing is the cameo. Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the 1987 film opposite Frank Langella's Skeletor, appears in a supporting role, casting that meant a great deal to fans who saw the original at ten years old. Knight, who directed Bumblebee, inherited a project that had been in development with Escape Artists for 18 years. Netflixput $30 million into a version of the film before abandoning it in 2023, and Amazon picked up the pieces. Knight grew up on the 1983 cartoon. Galitzine and Camila Mendes, who plays Teela, have both said they came to He-Man mainly through internet memes rather than the original series.

None of that changes the accounting. A film that costs $170 million and returns $113 million loses money, and a strong streaming week does not retroactively fix a theatrical run. What it does suggest is that the audience studios keep chasing with 1980s properties has settled into a different set of habits. The people who owned the toys are in their forties and fifties now, with children, mortgages and a Prime subscription. So apparently they waited for the version that cost nothing extra and could be paused.

Masters of the Universe is streaming on Prime Video.

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Donald Trump may have been the person at the podium, but one man standing behind him quickly became the star of his own rally.

A video of the attendee appearing to mirror Trump's signature gestures, expressions, and mannerisms went viral, with many viewers convinced they were watching an unexpected roast unfold in real time.

During Trump's Wednesday rally in Georgia, the man positioned directly behind the president caught the internet's attention as clips showed him seemingly copying Trump's every move. Social media users praised his perfectly timed reactions, calling him an "absolute legend" and joking that he had stolen the spotlight from Trump himself. Some even began searching for the identity of the mystery attendee, with one person writing, "Have we figured out who the dude mocking him at his own rally on live TV is? Because… I may or may not wanna follow him."

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The man who went viral for goofing around behind President Donald Trump at a rally in Georgia is speaking out. Rylan Ferguson, a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Alabama, appeared to mimic the president's signature hand gestures and mannerisms, leading many online to believe he was mocking Trump. But Ferguson tells Inside Edition that's not the case. He says he's a Trump supporter and was simply excited to be there, "I was absolutely pumped and amazed to actually sit behind the president."

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Others were convinced the moment was intentional, with one person posting, "This lovable and clever troll grabbed a seat behind Trump and spent the entire event mocking him for the camera." Another asked, "Did y'all see that man sit behind Trump and mock him at his speech in Georgia yesterday?"

The man was later identified as Rylan Ferguson, a 20-year-old University of Alabama sophomore, who told Inside Edition that he wasn't mocking Trump at all. Ferguson said he is a Trump supporter who was simply excited to be seated behind the president.

"I was absolutely pumped and amazed to actually sit behind the president," he said. "It was an honor and I would love to meet him someday!"

But Ferguson's explanation sparked another viral moment, as many online users responded with skepticism, jokingly offering a collective "Sure, Jan" and questioning whether the performance was actually intentional. While some claimed to know Ferguson personally, others continued debating whether the clip showed a genuine fan, a subtle parody, or something else entirely.

On this day in 1982, Survivor managed to make history by catapulting its beloved hit song, "Eye of the Tiger," to the number one slot on U.S. music charts.

Starting on July 24, "Eye of the Tiger" managed to settle into a comfortable six-week run at the top of Billboard's pop chart, marking the second time a Rocky theme song entered #1 in U.S. charts after 1977's “Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)."

Nowadays, "Eye of the Tiger" remains the only hit ever produced by the Chicago-based band Survivor, who famously produced the song for the third entry in the Rocky series, Rocky III.

As viewers might remember, Rocky III sees Sylvester Stallone's unlikely champion boxer defending his title against his most dangerous opponent yet: the hard-hitting trash talker, Clubber Lang (Mr. T).

As he works hard to reclaim his supremacy in the ring, Rocky finds himself being trained by his former rival Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), putting him back on the path to success.

Released on May 28, 1982, Rocky III received mostly mixed reviews among fans and critics, with many deeming it inferior to its predecessors. However, it won renown for its musical score and boxing sequences, as evidenced by the famous theme song, "Eye of the Tiger."

It also became a massive box office success, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of the year after E.T., Tootsie and An Officer and a Gentleman.

It was eventually followed by three more sequels, as well as three spinoff movies centered around the son of Apollo Creed, famously played by Michael B. Jordan.

Interestingly, Survivor was personally chosen by Stallone to produce a song for Rocky III based off the success of their 1981 song, “Poor Man’s Son” (via History.com). In terms of its creative direction, Stallone specifically requested that Survivor create “something with a strong beat…that would appeal to the rock crowd.”

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OK, sure, it's still July, but autumn is just on the horizon. Before we all know it, it'll be soup season, and we'll be picking out our Halloween costumes and embracing the cooler air outside. Genuinely cannot wait, personally!

Of course, with the changing of the seasons, you are probably also preparing to swap out some home items to stay on-trend seasonally, and this can include your dinnerware as well. Well, if you're looking for a new set of dinner plates that just screams fall, look no further than this chic four-piece set from Martha Stewart at JCPenney.

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Martha Stewart Harvest 4-Piece Ceramic Dinner Plate, $65 at JCPenney

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Martha Stewart Harvest 4-Piece Ceramic Dinner Plate Set is true autumnal perfection. The four-piece ceramic plate set is oh so perfect for fall. These plates all feature soft brown tones that provide beautiful contrast against the crisp white background. The stunning fern motifs that surround the edges of the plates bring to mind the golden hour in the most charming way. These would look absolutely beautiful set out on your table.

Related: Dolly Parton's Vibrant Speckled Pan Set at Target Is Full of Countryside Charm

These plates aren't just pretty; they are also very practical. Both dishwasher- and microwave-safe, these are perfect for everyday dining. However, the chic design makes them appropriate to use for special occasions, too. (These would be great to use on Thanksgiving, just saying!) What's more, the construction of these plates makes them super durable. This is because they are made out of a heavy-duty ceramic. These will be in your life for years to come.

When it comes to dimensions, each plate measures half an inch in height, 10.5 inches in width and 10.5 inches in length. This makes them the perfect dinner plate size. Of course, if you are looking for a plate in this style that's a little smaller, Martha has you covered; this line also has a four-piece set of salad plates for $55.

You can find these pretty new dinner plates at select JCPenney stores now or on JCPenney.com. The set retails for $65.

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Guns N' Roses burst onto the music scene in the late '80s with the release of their debut album Appetite for Destruction and its massively successful breakout hit single, "Sweet Child O' Mine." Though they followed in the footsteps of hair metal bands, frontman Axl Rose's unique voice and Slash's jaw-dropping guitar solos captivated fans. It was a mix of raspy lows and unimaginable highs—a signature sound the band has carried throughout their career.

Rose's performances over recent years have drawn a variety of responses, but a fan-captured video from the kickoff of their 2026 World Tour is being hailed as a "strong" return to form.

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Axl Rose is 64 years old and still singing like it's 1987. What a way to kick off the North American tour tonight in Raleigh, NC. Guns N' Roses brought the energy from the first song to the last, Public Enemy opened got the crowd fired up, and making the night even more memorable, it was Slash's birthday. An unforgettable show. #gunsandroses #gnr #axl #axlrose #raleighnc

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Kicking off the North American leg of the tour at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, the band delivered a marathon performance proving age is just a number. Making the night even more special, the concert fell on guitarist Slash's 61st birthday, with hip-hop legends Public Enemy setting the tone as the opening act.

Related: Guns N' Roses Guitarist Slash Shares Rare Photo Without Signature Top Hat and Shades

"Axl Rose is 64 years old and still singing like it's 1987," the caption read. "What a way to kick off the North American tour tonight in Raleigh, NC. Guns N' Roses brought the energy from the first song to the last. Public Enemy opened, got the crowd fired up, and made the night even more memorable; it was Slash's birthday. An unforgettable show."

People had a variety of reactions online, but those who attended the show said they had a great time watching the band perform live.

"Guys I was there, it wasn’t like this bad-he’s actually really good and yes-the tickets are 100% worth it," confirmed one loyal fan.

"The Black Sabbath song they covered was bad ass," added another.

"I had a great time. Set was over 3 hrs long, high energy the whole time. My kid snagged Duff's arm band and a pick! He was pumped," offered another.

"I was at the show and I have to give Axl SO much credit. He sang all of the notes (and hit most of them even if it doesn’t sound like he’s 25 anymore) and performed the hell out of that show. Honestly he still has such an incredible stage performance. Legend," another complimented.

The band is currently touring the U.S. through the middle of September before heading overseas in November with stops in Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Related: Guns N’ Roses Performed an Iconic Rock Song, That Slash Doesn’t Like, for the First Time in 20 Years

In 2025, Rose made headlines during a tour when he appeared to throw his mic and kick a drum stand in frustration. Many assumed it was a personal issue with his drummer, but the band's P.R. team cleared up the drama, according to the New York Post.

“During the opening song at our recent Buenos Aires concert, Axl’s in-ear monitor pack had only the percussion in his ears versus his entire mix,” their statement read via the group’s Instagram Story on Wednesday. “The issue was fixed by our tech team by the third song, and we had a great night.”

Hopefully, this tour goes off without a hitch!

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Michael J. Fox is returning to the small screen and fans have plenty to celebrate.

The beloved actor will reprise his role in Season 4 of Apple TV+’s hit comedy Shrinking, continuing a remarkable career that has inspired audiences for decades. Fox’s return is especially meaningful considering his journey with Parkinson’s disease. After being diagnosed in 1991 at age 29, the actor was told he might only have another 10 years of performing before the disease made acting too difficult. More than three decades later, Fox is still proving those expectations wrong.

The Emmy and Golden Globe winner first appeared in Season 3 of Shrinking, portraying a character with Parkinson’s who forms a connection with Harrison Ford’s character, Dr. Paul Rhoades, who is also living with the disease. The storyline marked a personal milestone for Fox, as it was the first time he portrayed someone with Parkinson’s interacting with another character experiencing the condition.

In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter, Fox praised Ford for bringing authenticity and compassion to the role. “He was happy that I was sharing my experience with him as a character and helping him do what he needed to do,” Fox said of his experience working with Ford.

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Although Fox announced in 2020 that he was stepping back from acting due to challenges caused by Parkinson’s symptoms, he later returned to performing and says acting continues to bring meaning and joy to his life.“I’m not retired from acting,” Fox shared.

Outside of Hollywood, Fox has become one of the most influential advocates for Parkinson’s research. In 2000, he founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has helped fund billions of dollars in research while working toward better treatments and a cure.

From Back to the Future and Family Ties to Spin City and The Good Wife, Fox has built a legendary Hollywood legacy. Now, his return to Shrinking Season 4 gives fans another chance to see him defy the odds and be back where he belongs - on screen.

Big Brother’s house is open once more! Every week, Parade’s Mike Bloom will be bringing you interviews with this season's houseguests as they get evicted from the game.

Rome Seymour came to Big Brother 28. He saw a group of people to gather, and one in particular to romance. And, ultimately, he was conquered. From the jump, Rome brandished himself a gladiatorial competitor, with a likability that could put him in the pantheon of Big Brother greats. But he had no idea that, behind closed doors, a group was amassing with knives at the ready. Rick Devens took a stab at the other side of the house, outing the 28-year-old's game before eventually backdooring him. And, after losing the Block Buster, all roads led to Rome walking out the front door.

Mere hours into the game, Rome secured safety for himself. But, unlike his skills balancing '80s iconography, his game was almost immediately thrown off-kilter when he saw Lyric Medeiros. The pickleball coach immediately began to court the lawyer, moving surprisingly quickly. Within less than a week, he had already declared his love for her, and even had discussions of possibly marrying her. His eye wasn't completely off the ball, though. Rome was putting his week of immunity to good use, building a variety of different connections and alliances. It didn't take a hard-boiled detective to spot that he was quickly building an army. And Angela Murray was eager to plan a pre-emptive counterstrike.

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When Rick Devens won HoH, Rome felt confident, having created a solid relationship with the Survivor standout. In fact, in a subsequent conversation between the two men, he made his pitch of who he wanted protected, eventually boiling down a list of six to just Lyric and Jason De Puy. He had no idea he was just providing the ammo to flush out his game like a well-maintained aqueduct. With the encouragement of Angela and the newly-formed "Toolshed" alliance, Devens put both Lyric and Jason on the block. And despite Rome not being a nominee, he was still firmly in the spotlight, as Devens brought the fires of Tribal Council to the bright lights of the house, calling out his game and the people he chose to not keep safe.

The immediate fallout was, for lack of a better term, pandemonium. La Trice Verrett instantly burst into tears, feeling betrayed by her close ally. Rome called Haley Thogmartin a "snarky bitch," which caused a couple of men to stand up and defend her. And that's not even considering the fact that Angela had temporarily hijacked the meeting to air her own grievances against Jason, leading to one of the most dramatic fights in recent memory. Once the dust settled and emotions were allayed, Rome and Lyric put in a tag team effort to try to survive the week intact (ironically, by pretending they were independent of one another). Devens won the Veto, and Lyric convinced him to use it on her, officially completing the backdoor invasion of Rome. The two even faked a "breakup" to seem less threatening, to mixed results. But any doubts about their connection were thrown right out the door the minute the Big Brother Senate ruled near-unanimously against Rome. In one final romantic gesture, he publicly declared his love for Lyric, a moment as revealing as an improperly worn toga. They say every dog has its day. And for self-proclaimed "alpha dog" Rome, it was Day 17.

Now out of the house, Rome talks with Parade about why he and Lyric chose to go public about their relationship, his reaction to getting locked out of the HoH room, and how he feels about Lyric voting to evict him.

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Let's start with where things ended. You decided to declare your love for Lyric to the entire house on your way out the door. What led you to make such a public gesture?
There was a little bit of a conversation beforehand. It was two options. Either I win the Block Buster, and she told me, "I'm gonna run into your arms and I'm gonna kiss you in front of everyone." And I told her, "And if I leave this house, I want to kiss you in front of everyone on live television before I exit one final time." So we talked about it. It was a little bit premeditated. But in that moment, it was as passionate as it could have been.

Was there any worry that this could change the way people look at Lyric, considering how much you two had tried to fabricate a breakup in the days leading up to your eviction?
So my thing is, I asked her beforehand. I said, "Are you sure, if we kiss in front of everyone, that doesn't mess up your game?" And she goes, "At this point, I don't care. I want to show everyone that I like you and I'm into you and everything." And I think everyone saw the reaction. Nobody in that house was surprised at the moment.

People caught quite the surprised reaction from Chuk!
Oh, that's just Chuk. Chuk has a flair for the dramatic at all times.

Staying on Lyric, it was quite surprising to see the two of you develop feelings for each other so quickly, declaring love less than a week into the game. What was it that had you fall for each other immediately, and was there any worry about those feelings in the midst of a $750,000 game?
It's so funny. At first, we get in the house, and I go, "Okay, she's beautiful, she's gorgeous, she's everything." And then I think both of us will share the same moment that happened. We ended up having the same locker next to each other to store our clothes. And she had her locker open; I had my locker open. She goes, "What if we did like one of those high school moments where you close the locker, and you act like you're into the person?" I was like, "Oh, we can reenact it." So I close her locker and I stand there. I was like, "Hey, baby, how you doing?" And then at that moment, I think both of us went, "...huh. This feels pretty good. Let's let's see if this goes any further." And from then on, it was just nonstop for both of us, just talking, liking, loving everything.

Well let's get into the series of events that have you talking with me today. After Devens won HoH, you pitched to him the people you wanted to keep safe, eventually "boiling it down" to Lyric and Jason. What was the intention behind that? Were you worried that information could be used against you, as it later was?
So the funny thing is, the few days before the HoH, Devens and I were outside sitting alone. He's like, "No one talks game with me. You're one of the only guys in this house that talks to me like this. I trust you. I hope you trust me. You're one of my closest allies." And I took that to heart. I really felt like he and I were having a good moment, and I thought he was a guy that, with the power of both of us, we could go really far in this game together.

So my truth to him was always going to be out there. I never felt like I was going to backstab him because I trusted him fully. Now, when it came to boiling those names down, I think he kind of figured out that, if push comes to shove, those two people are the people I would back instead of him. So I think that's what he took from that conversation and thought it would best to get me out now.

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You saw a congregation in the HoH room that turned out be a meeting of the newly-formed "Toolshed" alliance, as they agreed to target you and your allies. You attempt to bust up the party by going upstairs, only to get ghosted when you go to the door. What pushed you to do that?
I'm big on respect. One of my biggest things is if you respect me, I'll respect you. But if you disrespect me, I'm not going to back down from you. So Angela runs downstairs. Barrett is sleeping in the Have-Not Room, completely asleep. She wakes him up and starts scurrying up the stairs with him. And I go, "Oh, you know what's going on up there?" And her exact words are, "We're just hanging." So in my mind, I was like, "I love to hang! That's fun."

So I said to Lyric and I said to Jason, " I'm gonna go up there. I'm gonna see what's going on." I'm not gonna let these people run the house and think that no one's gonna put their foot down and step in front of them. So I go up there. I ring the doorbell, and all I hear is, "Shhh, don't let him in, don't let him in." I go, "Alright, I know for a fact what's going on now."

So then what was your reaction to Devens not only putting up Lyric, Jason, and Melody, but calling out the conversation you had to the entire house?
Nothing in that house is personal. As a competitor, I looked at him and I said, "Wow, you outplayed me. That was amazing. It was really well done." The only problem was this overwhelming sense of emotion happens where I'm a Have-Not. I have no sleep, no food. I'm watching the girl I'm in love with on the block. My best friend Jason is on the block. And I've got La Trice, my mom, who I trust with everything, crying and bawling her eyes out. And it was just so many rushed senses of emotion. I think at first I handled myself really well. [Laughs.]

True, you did initially say you respected the move. But then your emotions do come out when you tell Haley, "Don't be a snarky bitch right now." Where did that comment come from?
A couple things that happened. She's such a good player and she knows exactly what she's doing in that house. But it was the night before, during that whole meeting of things happening. They walk down in a single-file line, seven of them. They all went to bed except for her; she was last. And she looks back and she says, "Good night, get some good sleep. It's going to be a big day tomorrow." And it's just like...okay. She started the snarkiness before the event of it all had even started.

And that's one thing she's really good at. She's a really good player of this game, and kudos to her. Because at the end of it all, we were talking and she told me one thing. She's like, "If you win the Block Buster, I want to do something that no one sees coming. I want us to work together after all this." So she is playing the game super smart and super well to the point that that blowup kind of put me in a really bad spot with a lot of the guys, which was the people I could kind of bank on.

If you had won the Block Buster and won the next HoH, who were you gunning for?
Dee, Devens, Angela. That was my block. Those three knew they had to get me out because the new era of reality stars was coming. They needed to get us out, or they needed to at least get me out because I was bringing the uprise of people that was going to come for them.

To finish, let's talk about all of these "beta and submissives" left in the house. Give your rapid-fire thoughts on each of the remaining houseguests. Starting with Angela.
Sneaky and controlling.
Barrett.
Quiet but threatening.
Chuk.
Loud and proud.
Dee.
[Pause.] Funny, cold-blooded.
Devens.
The man.
Drew.
Little brother.
Haley.
Snarky, but awesome.
Jason.
Kind and sweet.
Kamu.
Ball player.
La Trice.
The best.
Lyric.
The sweetest angel on Earth.
Mallory.
This is gonna sound weird, but "Pipe Queen." [Laughs.]
Melody.
Stoic.
Taylor.
Hilarious.
And finally, Yash.
My guy, Yashy! Love that guy.

I'd be remiss if I didn't finish by asking about Lyric's vote to evict you. You've had a little bit of time to sit with that. How are you feeling about it now?
I get it. I always told her, "You need to do what's going to be best for your game, because there's always going to be a target on me." So in that moment, I know for a fact — I shouldn't say "for a fact" because there's no "expect the unexpected" with Big Brother. I know for some degree of certainty that she did it to get herself in good graces with the other side of the house.

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Sometimes the easiest way to make a room feel more organized is simply adding the right shelf. A freestanding storage unit gives you extra space without the hassle of drilling holes or committing to a permanent fixture. It’s a quick fix for cluttered bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms — especially when you don’t want to add bulky furniture or cabinets. 

Right now, Walmart shoppers can score the Takira 5-Tier Bathroom Storage Shelf for just $44, marked down from $80. Made from rust-resistant iron, this space-saving organizer features five open metal shelving tiers that keep washcloths, towels, toiletries, and other everyday essentials visible and within easy reach. Shoppers called the unit “nice for extra storage” and said it’s the perfect size for organizing items in bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, and other tight spaces.

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Rosie O'Donnell is opening up about the childhood tragedy that shaped her life. During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the comedian revealed how losing her mother at age 11 inspired her deeply personal one-woman show, Common Knowledge, which opens with the day her mother died.

O'Donnell reflected on her first trip to Ireland after her mother's death, explaining that her father brought his five grieving children there during the height of the Troubles instead of talking about their loss. She believes the trip was his way of teaching them to cope with grief the "Irish way"—by quietly carrying on rather than falling apart.

"My mom died on Saint Patrick's Day, and my birthday is four days after. So, sadly, the funeral was on my birthday," she recalled. "He decided, after he had five grieving children, you know, from 13 down, that he would bring us to Donegal."

"I think that what he was trying to do was not talk to us about grief. Because Irish people have trouble with big feelings," O'Donnell continued. "I think he was teaching us how to survive it the Irish way, which is that you don't fall apart, you move on. You accept it quietly, daily, just like the weather."

Meyers noted that Common Knowledge explores both O'Donnell losing her mother as a child and later becoming "a mother to five" herself.

More than five decades after that first trip, moving to Ireland brought those memories rushing back. O'Donnell said seeing people who resembled her late parents inspired her to write daily, and those reflections eventually became the foundation of Common Knowledge.

She first tested the show's comedic material at a local comedy club before weaving in the more emotional moments. The finished production begins with the day her mother died and tells what O'Donnell described as "the origin story" of her life, introducing Irish audiences to who she is beyond her television career.

Just two days before her death, Ben Affleck's mother, Chris Affleck, got to experience the moment she had been holding on for.

The mother of Ben and Casey Affleck died peacefully in her sleep on June 2 at the age of 83, according to her obituary, which was shared Friday, July 24. While the longtime public school teacher had been given just six months to live following a diagnosis in December 2025, she was able to fulfill what her family described as her "greatest wish" before her death.

"Her greatest wish after her diagnosis, however, was to live to see her grandson graduate high school," the obituary reads. And she did exactly that.

On May 31, Chris attended her grandson Atticus' high school graduation surrounded by family. Just two days later, she died “peacefully in her sleep.”

Chris had a lifelong commitment to education. One of the first women from Radcliffe College to receive a Harvard diploma, she chose a career in public education over more lucrative opportunities, spending 35 years teaching in public schools. According to her family, every student who entered her classroom was treated with the same care and respect, regardless of their background.

After leaving the classroom in 2008, Chris volunteered on political campaigns and became involved in environmental and social justice causes.

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And throughout Ben and Casey's careers, she was one of their biggest supporters—including helping Ben get his start in Hollywood. Chris connected her son with casting director Patty Collins, her former Harvard roommate, giving him one of his earliest opportunities in the industry. Looking back on his career in 2007, Ben recalled to Parade, "I got into acting as a young child on account of a sort of arbitrary thing. A friend of my mom’s was a casting director so, really as kind of a lark." 

Atticus, born in 2008, was one of Chris' five grandchildren. Casey shares Atticus and his eldest son, Indiana, with ex-wife Summer Phoenix, while Ben shares Violet, 20, Fin, 17,and Samuel, 14, with former wife Jennifer Garner.

Over 50 years ago, UFO released "Doctor Doctor," which didn't do well on the charts, but undeniably became their biggest concert staple that gained resurgence thanks to Iron Maiden.

At just 16 years old, guitaristMichael Schenkerwas playing for Scorpions' debut album before switching gears to join UFO. At the age of 18, he would end up writing and co-writing a majority of the tracks for their 1974 album Phenomenon. One of the tracks was none other than "Doctor Doctor," and while it failed to make waves on the Billboard charts, it still managed to gain infamy among fans.

When it came to the track's creation, Schenker detailed to LouderSound that he used a Watkins Copycat (a tape echo unit) from his time with the Scorpions that allowed him to "add harmonies to the melody."

“It turned out really nice, and I recorded [a rough version] on my hand-held cassette recorder. I was so excited that I played it to Phil Mogg as we came out of the escalator of the Underground on the way to a meeting at Chrysalis Records. He loved it," he explained.

Phil Mogg was the band's leading vocalist and remembers placing Schenker's cassette player upright alongside his and belting out some vocals. Many would think that "Doctor Doctor" tells the tale of a romance that went wrong and left a lasting impression on Mogg. In reality, it was the opposite.

“No, not at all,” the singer said. “Parker and Pete Way had become friendly with some nurses. We’d started touring, and for some unknown reason those two developed some kind of urinary infection after mucking around on the road. Need I say any more?”

A young Schenker had no idea the track was about sex at the time when he went back home to Germany and played it for his parents. Despite the guitarist's faith in the track, it didn't do well upon its release as the album's first single. Mogg remembers asking someone at the record label how many they sold, and got a low number, to which he responded, "Well, fuck me. Give me a boxful and I’ll go to Oxford Street and sell them myself."

Despite the blow, the band didn't put much weight behind it as the track gained popularity among fans during their live concerts. It would later be released as a single for their 1979 live album Stranger in the Night. Its re-release led to the band's first Top 40 hit and gained further fame in 2000 when Iron Maiden began playing it as the intro to all their concerts.

“It became a big singalong song because people loved the melody. And then Iron Maiden fell in love with the song and made it even bigger," said Schenker.

More than 50 years later, UFO still performs the song, and Mogg explains, "that song was there for us right from the beginning, bless its cotton socks."

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Robert Wagner is loving the grandpa life!

Wagner, 96, who starred in early series like It Takes a Thief and Switch, continued on TV in Hart to Hart before appearing more recently on Two and a Half Men and NCIS. He also had a successful film career, with roles in the Austin Powers trilogy and several other popular films. He’s also widely known as the former husband of Natalie Wood. But it's safe to say the star's favorite role is grandpa. In a new photo posted to his Instagram page, the actor snuggles up to his granddaughter while enjoying a vacation in Aspen. Wearing matching hats, the duo looks great!

"Another great meal at Cache Cache with my favorite granddaughter 💕 @cachecacheaspen," Wagner captioned the post.

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Wagner's Son-in-Law is Barry Watson

Barry Watson, 52, rose to fame as Matthew Camden on the iconic family-friendly series 7th Heaven, which ran on the WB from 1996 to 2006. Since 2014, he’s been married to Natasha Gregson Wagner, the daughter of Natalie Wood and Richard Gregson, making him Wagner’s stepson-in-law.

Recently, the dynamic duo posed for a fun selfie together in honor of Watson’s birthday. With Wagner showing off his swagger in black aviator sunglasses, the actor celebrated his son-in-law with lots of enthusiasm.

“Join Jill and I in wishing our terrific son-in-law Barry Watson a Happy Birthday 🎉 Always fun times when you’re around-grateful for the laughs, the love and these unforgettable moments together,” Wagner captioned the photo, which showed a young girl in the background. (We’re guessing it’s Watson’s daughter, Clover!) “Cheers to another great year ahead!🎉 @realbarrywatson#barrywatson#robertwagner#familymeanseverything#bestsoninlaw.”

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Back in February, Wagner reunited with Stefanie Powers, his beloved costar from Hart to Hart. While Powers got her start in the entertainment industry in the series The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., she’s best known for her role as Jennifer Hart on the classic mystery series. The duo occasionally reunites, particularly on Wagner’s birthday. Powers didn’t miss an opportunity to reunite with her old friend.

“When Jonathan and Jennifer reunite, it’s always something special. ❤️ Thank you, Stefanie, for the beautiful birthday visit,” Wagner captioned a sweet photo of the duo with their arms wrapped around each other.

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Whether you’re trying to drop five pounds or 50, losing weight isn’t easy. Maybe you don’t feel that taking a GLP-1 is the solution for you, but if there was a natural way to rev up your metabolism, you’d be open to it.

It’s true that some foods and drinks naturally support metabolism, such as salmon, chili peppers, ginger and cinnamon. So it makes sense to think that a supplement containing these ingredients or the nutrients that make them healthy would also support metabolism. 

According to the National Institutes of Health, 15% of U.S. adults have taken a supplement for the purpose of weight loss at some point. In fact, it’s one of the top 20 reasons people take a supplement and Americans spend roughly $2.1 billion a year on weight loss supplements.

There’s one common dietary supplement taken for weight loss that not only isn’t beneficial, but is actually dangerous. Here, hepatologists explain what it is and why they completely warn against it.

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How Obesity Can Impact Liver Health

If you are one of the two in five U.S. adults with obesity, having a goal to lose weight in a healthy way is certainly beneficial, including for your liver. 

Dr. Susan Kais, MD, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of clinical at UC Health, explains that obesity can cause excess fat to accumulate in liver cells, which can lead to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as fatty liver disease). 

In its early stages, Dr. Kais notes that MASLD doesn’t have any symptoms and can go undetected. Meanwhile, that damage is accumulating. “If left untreated, it can progress to irreversible scarring, also known as cirrhosis of the liver,” she says.

If you want to lose weight in a healthy way and lower your risk of MASLD, Dr. Kais recommends sticking to the advice you’ve likely heard many times: Eating a nutrient-rich diet and exercising regularly. You can also talk to your healthcare provider about whether a GLP-1 may be a good fit for you. 

However, Dr. Kais warns against trying anything that promises a quick fix or a shortcut to losing weight, including one supplement many people turn to for weight loss assistance.

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The Weight Loss Supplement That Could Cause Liver Damage, According to Hepatologists

One well-proven natural way to support metabolism is drinking green tea. “Green tea contains a compound called EGCG, which reduces damage from oxidative stress that can impact the liver,” says Dr. Neha Jakhete, MD, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist with the University of Maryland Medical System.

Because of that, taking green tea extract supplements for weight loss has become popular. But the hepatologists we talked to warn against this. “Drinking green tea and taking a supplement that contains a highly concentrated form are not the same,” Dr. Kais tells Parade.

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Dr. Jakhete explains that green tea extract supplements are a prime example of too much of a good thing. “The dose is so concentrated that the liver is getting it all in one shot versus slowly, which is what happens when you drink green tea,” she says.

Dr. Kais agrees. “Drinking green tea is known to have a beneficial impact on the liver, but highly concentrated green tea extract in supplements can be dangerous to the liver,” she says. She explains that drinking a cup of brewed green tea contains a modest amount of catechins (aka the EGCGs that Dr. Jakhete mentioned), which the liver can handle and process effectively, supporting and beneficial to liver health. But green tea extract supplements contain an excessively high dose that the liver is unable to process. This can cause oxidative stress, liver damage and, in rare cases, acute liver injury and even failure.

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The Danger of ‘Natural’ Supplements

Dr. Jakhete emphasizes that just because a supplement is branded as “natural” does not mean it’s safe. She uses turmeric as an example. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory herb that’s highly beneficial for health when integrated into cooking. But Dr. she says that turmeric supplements (in capsule or drink form) have a highly concentrated amount of turmeric that can cause liver toxicity. In fact, turmeric has become the most common cause of an herbal-related liver injury in the U.S.

Another “natural” supplement Dr. Jakhete says she often sees patients taking is milk thistle. “Some scientific data is showing that milk thistle can support the liver, but the problem is that there is really no way to know what’s in these supplements or the concentration of the milk thistle. I have seen patients who have experienced acute liver failure because of milk thistle supplements,” she explains.

With all this in mind, it can be helpful to remember the purpose of supplements, which is to bridge any nutritional gaps you are experiencing in your diet. Even when you are taking a supplement for this purpose, it’s important to find one that has been third-party tested for toxic ingredients and appropriate dosage. 

It’s always a good idea to talk to your healthcare provider before adding any supplement to your diet. In the case of green tea, it’s much more beneficial to enjoy it in tea form than as a supplement. 

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• Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss. National Institutes of Health.
• Adult Obesity Facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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To kick off the first day of Comic-Con in San Diego, the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians joined a panel alongside executive producers Dan Shotz and Craig Silverstein. After showing a 3-minute preview from the third season of the Disney+ original series, the cast made a huge announcement.

Season 3 of Percy Jackson, adapted from The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan, will be released to Disney+ on November 20. Introducing new characters like Nico and Bianca DiAngelo, the new series finds Percy and his friends on a journey to rescue the goddess Artemis.

During the panel, Charlie Bushnell, who plays Luke Castellan, revealed that his character’s antagonistic role will be further explored in this new season.

“Luke is kind of as deep in the darkness as we’ve ever seen in this season,” Bushnell said. “He failed Kronos a couple times at the end of last season. He failed to hold on [to] the Golden Fleece, and ultimately lost the battle on Half-Blood Hill. … I think we see the physical and mental toll that has taken on him as we kick off this new season.”

Tamara Smart, who plays Thalia in Percy Jackson, revealed that the tension between her character and Percy will also be explored.

“The one thing for me that I really thought about is that, yes, I was so excited to be in season 2, but Thalia hasn’t been established as a character yet,” Smart said. “For me, it was building on what Rick [Riordan] created and wrote. So it was building on that and, as you all say, some ‘generational beef.’”

Although Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase) was absent from the panel due to filming a new Cheetah Girls movie, Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson) brought a cardboard cutout of her face. The audience laughed as Scobell walked out onto the stage with it, and when the cutout kept falling onto the table.

Shotz revealed that, although the new season stays true to the original book, they expanded Annabeth’s story.

“Annabeth is separated from the group,” Shotz said. “We are gonna open up the world and explore where Annabeth is and give a new look into that. It’s been nice to expand on that.”

But with season 3 being the first book-to-screen adaptation of The Titan’s Curse, Silverstein said that the stakes felt higher.

“I feel like we’ve felt the pressure of doing it right,” Silverstein said. “We were conscious of that, going into it, [knowing] this is the first time we’re going to see everything. I felt the pressure for sure.”

The teaser for season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is available to watch now on YouTube.

Ashley Judd is having the best summer ever!

The actress, activist, and academic, 58, rose to stardom in films like Heat and A Time to Kill, and went on to tremendous success with projects like De-Lovely, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, and Divergent. Also a New York Times bestselling author, the star has focused more recently on her academic work at Harvard University. But that doesn't mean she isn't enjoying her summer season. In a new Instagram photo series, Judd took to Instagram to share a series of photos of herself rolling around in the mud in her bikini and soaking up the sunshine next to the water. It's safe to say she's living her best life!

"Thank you, dirt dwellers, for your good medicine. Stolen and unceded land of Ute People," she wrote, adding the music she was listening to. "🎶: The Isaacs “It Is Well with My Soul.”

Check out the fun photos, which cannot be embedded, on Judd's Instagram page.

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Ashley is Sister to Wynonna Judd

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Ashley is the sister of acclaimed country singer Wynonna Judd. However, Wynonna noted in an appearance last year on Circle Country’s Talking in Circles that their dynamic is a bit unusual, with Ashley referring to her as “Sister Mommy.”

“I raised Ashley. That’s why we have such a funny relationship,” she shared. “I’m a little bit sad about that because I didn’t get to be her sister. It was just the two of us trying to survive.”

While the duo’s relationship is a work in progress in the present day, Wynonna did say that her sister is thriving.

“Ashley’s doing well. I don’t see her very much and we’re not as close as I’d like to be but that’s because success took us away from each other,” she shared. “It’s a funny thing. There’s a bit of a sadness, because being famous takes you from home.”

Wynonna Made a Heartfelt Admission After Her Mom’s Death

Together, the sisters lost their beloved mother, Naomi Judd, when she died by suicide in 2002. Wynonna opened up about how she has found significant peace after losing her mom.

“What do you do with that kind of crap that happens to you?” host Clint Black asked Judd, noting that his father died by suicide as well. “You feel so helpless, and there’s a mystery there as to why. So I had to go through that, like you did, right?”

In response, Judd explained that there were a lot of questions following her mom’s death.

“You kind of had more of a why than I do, because everybody thought she was okay. Everybody thought everything’s okay, and it’s not okay. You don’t know what’s going on,” Judd replied. “I was on tour and distracted.”

Despite the tragedy, Wynonna has found joy by spending time with her 3-year-old granddaughter, Kaliyah, whom she is raising.

“And it’s just a weird time. This past year, I’ve learned so much about myself, and now that I’m with my grandbaby 24/7, I’m learning that there is life after death. And if I can go out on this tour, this is heavy, and I can go out on stage and I can help someone decide to stay instead of leaving, then I’ve done my job,” she explained. “And I just know that what we’re going through after our parents’ death is, I’m now an orphan. I have to decide whether the cup is half full or half empty.”

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