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We’re just over a week into a world without Dolly Parton, and everyone is still finding their footing and trying to understand a musical landscape without one of the most important musicians to ever live. Parton was a larger than life titan of the country music world who was so ubiquitous, it’s equally hard to live in a world without her as it is to imagine a world before she became the star we all loved. Believe it or not, there was a time in the past where Parton wasn’t really known as an individual. That recognition wouldn’t start until the release of her 1971 classic, “Coat of Many Colors.”

Before the release of the record, Parton was more known for being singing partners with fellow country star Porter Wagoner, who introduced her to the world on his TV program. By the time 1971 rolled around, Parton was dipping into being a solo performer, and put out a record featuring just her voice, and a good amount of songs she wrote herself. “Coat of Many Colors” was an authentic and personal portrait of the world and life that Dolly Parton knew, and it became her biggest success to date. It endures to this day as one of her most celebrated albums, even topping Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Country Albums” list.

So what does the album that “made” Dolly Parton have to offer? Let’s take a look.

The biggest hit from this record is the title track that opens the album. It’s a portrait of the class divide that Parton experienced as a child and the beauty and reverence she had for the effort her family put in despite having no money. It’s a magnificently written song the Parton delivers with such earnestness and warmth, and her singing on it is downright gorgeous. I think my favorite line in the whole song is one that summarizes Parton’s worldview really nicely: “One is only poor only if they choose to be. Now I know we had no money, but I was rich as I could be.”

My other favorite song from the record is “Early Morning Breeze,” which captures Parton’s love of nature and the splendor of rural Appalachia. Once again the writing and performance is really great here, but I’m struck by the way the bass part really grooves on this song. The part is extremely lyrical and funky, which is not something I would really expect from an early ’70s Dolly Parton record.

While the world continues to mourn the loss of an American icon, “Coat of Many Colors” is an album that can help us reflect on the love that Dolly Parton brought into the world, and the love that we would all benefit from practicing in our regular lives more often.

Related: 1974 Willie Nelson Record, Ranked Among the Greatest Ever, Was Country’s First Successful Concept Album

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Supplements are supposed to do just what their name says: supplement your health and fill in any potential nutritional gaps that your diet can’t or doesn’t cover.

However, supplements can cause complications when they interact with certain medications, which can be serious—and that’s aside from supplements not being regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is a whole other (quite serious) issue.

One example of a medication that may interact with some supplements is thyroid medication, especially levothyroxine.

Levothyroxine is commonly prescribed to patients with hypothyroidism, which is when your thyroid is underactive and doesn’t produce enough hormones. Endocrinologists may also prescribe this medication for enlarged thyroid glands (sometimes called goiter). It’s also sometimes used as a component of thyroid-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer treatment, which also typically entails surgery and radioiodine therapy, according to Cleveland Clinic.

Find out what supplement endocrinologists specifically say to approach with caution if you’re on thyroid medication.

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This one is frustrating, because it’s such a common supplement, especially for women: It’s calcium! Since it’s a key nutrient for bone health, many women (yours truly included) may supplement their diets with extra calcium, especially if they have a high risk for or family history of osteoporosis.

The good news? You may not have to eschew calcium supplements entirely if you’re on thyroid medication, endocrinologists agree, but you do need to exercise extra care and caution with your dosage of both your medication and your supplements.

According to Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, FACE, endocrinologist and clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, calcium supplements aren’t inherently harmful to patients taking thyroid medication, but the timing is key to making sure it’s a healthy move.

“Calcium supplements can affect whether you get your full dose of thyroid medication and it may be necessary to change the timing of your calcium supplements to ensure you are absorbing your full dose of levothyroxine,” Dr. Pessah-Pollack explains. “If you take your calcium too close to your levothyroxine, you may not get your prescribed dose. I recommend to my patients on levothyroxine to take their thyroid medication on an empty stomach away from food and other medications, including vitamins, and to separate their vitamins by at least four hours from when they take their levothyroxine, especially for calcium.”

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You can still take calcium supplements to protect and preserve your precious bones, even if you’re on medication to treat hypothyroidism—just be smart about when and how you take your supplements relative to your meds.

“Calcium supplements can generally be taken safely with thyroid medication, but timing is important for anyone on levothyroxine,” MedStar Health endocrinologist Dr. Anar Modi, MD, emphasizes. “Calcium can bind to levothyroxine in gastrointestinal tract and decrease absorption of levothyroxine. I recommend separating the calcium supplement by four hours from thyroid medication. For example, if someone takes thyroid replacement medication in morning, they can take calcium with lunch or dinner. This interaction does not generally apply to antithyroid medications such as methimazole or PTU (propylthiouracil) used to treat hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid).”

Dr. Modi adds that if you’re taking appropriate doses of hypothyroid medication and keeping your thyroid hormone levels in healthy ranges, the medication itself doesn’t pose a risk to bone health, and that there are other ways to boost your bone health overall that don’t necessarily require a supplement.

“However, taking too much thyroid hormone for a prolonged period of time can contribute to bone loss,” she warns. “Untreated or inadequately treated controlled hyperthyroidism can also lead to bone loss. Taking adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D along with regular weight-bearing exercises can be protective for bones. Women age 51 years and older need about 1,200 mg of calcium per day from supplement or diet or both.”

If you aren’t sure how much calcium you need or if you’re getting enough from your diet, talk to your doctor and/or a registered dietitian and let them know everything you’re currently eating and all the medications and supplements you’re taking so they can determine the best route for you.

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According to endocrinologist Dr. Malek Cheikh, MD, depending on your personal health history and prescriptions, most supplements are relatively safe to use, even if you’re on thyroid medication—but some in particular require more caution than others regarding timing, just like calcium.

“None are risky but some supplements may blunt the absorption of levothyroxine and we request it to be separated in timing and not necessarily avoid it,” Dr. Cheikh tells Parade. “The ones that come to mind would be iron, magnesium-containing antiacids, phosphate binders, proton pump inhibitors and soy products.”

Dr. Modi adds one particular common supplement to be wary of, especially if you have bloodwork coming up.

“Biotin found in hair and nail supplements does not interfere with thyroid medication itself,” she says, “but it can interfere with thyroid blood tests and produce misleading results.”

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• Dr. Malek Cheikh, MD, endocrinologist at MedStar Health
• Dr. Anar Modi, MD, endocrinologist at MedStar Health
• Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, FACE, endocrinologist and clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health

Back in January 1974, ABC took a gamble on a retro sitcom. That show was Happy Days, and half a century later, it’s still the ultimate TV comfort food.

Viewers instantly were drawn to the comedy series sweet ’50s nostalgia, even though the decade it was honoring had wrapped up just 20 years earlier. However, the series wasn’t a hit right out of the gate.

According to the Orange County Register, the sitcom was a moderate hit during its first season. It ran for two months and ranked at No. 16.

Ratings dropped during Season 2, when CBS scheduled Good Times directly against Happy Days. ABC was ready to pull the plug, but producer Garry Marshall retooled the series, putting Henry Winkler‘s “The Fonz” front and center.

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The OC Register reported that subsequently, “the show rocketed to No. 11 in 1975-76 and No. 1 the next year.” The show enjoyed a huge shift in popularity, but slowly declined in later seasons, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. By the end of its run, Happy Days was at a low ratings point, No. 63, and the series concluded on May 8, 1984.

But that didn’t stop Happy Days from being ranked one of the 20 Greatest TV Shows of the ’70s by Movieweb. It landed among other unforgettable television classics like Mork & Mindy, The Incredible Hulk, M*A*S*H, Columbo, Three’s Company, and Welcome Back Kotter.

The outlet wrote, “Happy Days is a sitcom about a working-class family navigating everyday situations, a familiar and successful formula for the era. In this case, the show’s sharp humor and stellar cast helped it stand above its contemporaries and become one of the most beloved sitcoms, even after it coined the term “Jumping the Shark” after the Fonz did just that. Still, the show helped turn Henry Winkler into a star, and it is cemented as one of the most beloved shows of the 70s and 80s.”

The comedy was so popular in its heyday, it produced no fewer than five spinoff series.

Blansky’s Beauties centered on Nancy Walker as Nancy Blansky, the cousin of Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley), who managed an apartment building full of Las Vegas showgirls. Though the sitcom ended after just one season, launched three future stars of the Garry Marshall universe: Happy Days stars Scott Baio (Chachi Arcola), Lynda Goodfriend (Lori Beth), and Eddie Mekka, who later moved over to Laverne & Shirley as Carmine “The Big Ragu” Ragusa.

Laverne & Shirley was created after Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams appeared in three Happy Days episodes and were so popular that a series was created around their characters. Out of the Blue was developed after Jimmy Brogan, as Ransom, appeared as an angel trying to save Chachi from selling his soul to the devil.

Joanie Loves Chachi spun Scott Baio and Erin Moran‘s characters into their own sitcom as they moved to Chicago to start a rock band. Finally, Mork & Mindy was developed after Robin Williams appeared in a 1978 episode of the sitcom titled “My Favorite Orkan.”

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Son Ye-jin is back on TV. The Scandal premieres on Netflix on September 18 as an eight-episode series released all at once. Her first drama since Thirty-Nine in 2022. Four years away from the small screen. She returns opposite Ji Chang-wook and Nana in a Joseon-era adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons, directed by Jung Ji-woo. It’s steamy. It’s politically charged. It’s set in one of history’s most rigidly ordered societies. She turned down everything else for four years and said yes to this. That tells you something. It premieres in 16 days.

Ji Chang-wook brings the controlled intensity of The Worst of Evil to Cho Won. He plays the aristocratic playboy who accepts the seduction wager Lady Cho proposes. Nana established her dramatic credentials in Mask Girl on Netflix and plays Hui-yeon, the widow they’ve made their target. Director Jung Ji-woo made Happy End and Eungyo — films that examine desire and what it costs people without looking away. He doesn’t make comfortable films about uncomfortable subjects. “I didn’t want it to simply follow the structure of a melodrama,” he’s said. “I built the story around protagonists who have a modern sense of self and ask ‘Who am I?'” That’s exactly the right instinct for this material.

Lady Cho appears to be everything Joseon society demands: chaste, obedient, and contained. She’s none of those things. She’s the one who proposes the wager in the first place — she selects the target, draws Cho Won into the game, and sets the terms. It’s the kind of role that requires an actress who can make virtue and ruthlessness coexist in the same expression. Son Ye-jin chose this after four years of turning down everything else. That’s not a coincidence. She wasn’t invisible during those four years either. She made films. She stayed in the industry. But she walked away from TV specifically. The Scandal is the reason she came back.

The series is a TV remake of the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal starring Bae Yong-joon and Jeon Do-yeon, which was itself based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos‘ 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses. Untold Scandal is still considered one of the finest Korean period films ever made. This Netflix version arrives 23 years later with a global platform and the pressure of following something genuinely celebrated.

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The Joseon setting raises the stakes in a way the original French setting couldn’t. In 18th-century France, reputation was social currency. In Joseon Korea (1392-1910), a woman’s virtue was her entire existence. Not just her reputation. Her existence. Running a seduction game in that environment isn’t just transgressive. It’s existentially dangerous. And Hui-yeon is the perfect target. A widow in Joseon had already lost the social protection marriage provided. She’s specifically vulnerable in a society where female virtue is everything. Lady Cho knows exactly what she’s doing.

Crash Landing on You made Son Ye-jin an international name. Then she married Hyun Bin in 2022, stepped away from TV, and spent four years in the most public domesticity imaginable. The projects came. She said no. All of them. Until The Scandal.

Lady Cho is not a safe return role. She’s a noblewoman who proposes a seduction game and runs it on a widow who’s already lost everything once. She’s morally complex. She’s dangerous. She’s the kind of character you choose when you want to make a statement about what you’re capable of. Son Ye-jin waited four years. She came back for this.

The Scandal premieres on Netflix on September 18. All eight episodes at once. Lady Cho has been very patient. We can’t wait to watch!

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Curating the perfect fall wardrobe is easier than you’d think. Your go-to retailers are offering unbeatable deals ahead of Labor Day, so we’re scouting out the best clothing and footwear items that will take your seasonal wardrobe to the next level. If you’re prioritizing comfort and style for autumn, the Clarks Cloudsteppers Solevana Knit Slip-On Sneakers are an excellent pick while they’re 20% off at Walmart.

The sneakers originally cost $70, but have been reduced to $56 during a limited-time rollback deal. The footwear is being offered in three classic colors: blue, pink, and gray. The available sizes range from 5 to 12, including half sizes and options at a wide and medium width. The sneakers can run large, so you may want to consider sizing down. If you’re unsure, the size guide that’s available will help you make the right decision. 

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These sneakers are going quickly, with several color and size combinations already out of stock, so make sure to shop for them sooner rather than later. The design features a 1.57-inch heel that’s made from foam to keep the shoe “lightweight” and not frustratingly bulky. There’s also a pull-tab that lets you put the slip-on shoe on and take it off easily. The best part about this style is the textile knit material that has small holes for breathability. 

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Since these sneakers are intended to keep you cool, you can wear them throughout the hotter months too, making them the perfect summer-to-fall transition shoe. This feature also makes them a great option for daily walks and moderate exercise. The material allows the shoe to be flexible while still keeping your feet secure, so you can move freely without having to constantly adjust them. 

One shopper called the shoes “so comfortable,” adding that they feel like “walking on air.” Clarks shoes are known to be durable, reliable, and cozy, so they’re one of those styles you can count on for years. Wear them to take your dog out or to dinner with friends — the options are truly endless. 

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These convenient sneakers would look so fashionable with jeans and a comfy cardigan this autumn. Or, you can achieve the cool street style look by pairing them with a plaid skirt and oversized T-shirt. But first, make sure you take advantage of Walmart’s 20% off deal while your preferred color and size are still in stock! 

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If you feel a little burned out hearing about unattainable luxury airline suites with five-figure price tags and sliding privacy doors meant only for transcontinental red-eyes, you are not alone. For most everyday travelers booking standard flights home for the holidays or a quick weekend getaway, what really matters in the front of the plane comes down to three practical things: actual seat comfort, decent food, and not feeling nickel-and-dimed.

JetBlue is aiming to fix that middle-ground domestic travel gap with the debut of BlueFirst, an all-new domestic first-class experience rolling out to aircraft later this year.

While the carrier already operates its lie-flat Mint cabin on cross-country and transatlantic routes, BlueFirst is designed specifically for all the standard domestic markets across JetBlue’s network where Mint doesn’t fly. That means travelers flying shorter, everyday routes will finally have an elevated domestic option that trades stuffy, predictable airline tropes for clever, practical perks.

As Joanna Geraghty, chief executive officer of JetBlue, explained: “Domestic first class has become easy to predict. We think it’s time for a fresh take. Customers are increasingly looking for more premium experiences, and BlueFirst gives them an elevated experience that feels distinctly JetBlue, with thoughtful touches, caring service and great value. It’s another way we’re bringing our JetForward strategy to life and giving customers more reasons to choose JetBlue.”

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Rather than recycling standard hard-leather recliners, JetBlue partnered with direct-to-consumer sleep brand Tuft & Needle to build custom seats using their responsive T&N Flex foam. Arranged in a two-by-two layout, the seats deliver five inches of recline and up to seven extra inches of legroom compared to standard core seating, built specifically to relieve lower-back pressure on multi-hour flights.

The most fun feature, however, sits right on the 13.3-inch seatback screen.

Through an upgraded entertainment platform, BlueFirst introduces seatback ordering with an interactive “Mixologist Mode.” Instead of waiting for a beverage cart to rumble down the aisle while trying to flag down a flight attendant, passengers can use their touchscreen to customize a cocktail—choosing their base spirit, preferred mixer, and flavor profiles—which transmits the drink ticket directly to the crew.

The screens also feature Bluetooth pairing so you can use your own wireless noise-canceling headphones, alongside in-seat USB-A, USB-C, and standard 110V AC power outlets, paired with the airline’s signature free gate-to-gate Fly-Fi high-speed internet.

“Customers told us loud and clear that comfort matters most, so that’s where we started. We worked with Tuft & Needle to create an added level of comfort that makes BlueFirst feel different from the moment you sit down,” Geraghty said. “Traditional first-class food and beverage can feel stuck in the past. BlueFirst is our way of refreshing the experience for today’s traveler. From creating your own cocktail and ordering right from your seatback screen, to a thoughtfully crafted seat that offers responsive comfort, we’re making the experience more personal, modern and fun. Premium should feel special, not stuffy.”

Related: JetBlue Joins ‘Basic Premium’ Trend With Cheaper First-Class Options

On flights measuring 899 miles or longer, dining is served in a curated, bento-inspired box dubbed FirstFare, featuring a complete trio of an entrée, side, and dessert with choices like sweet or savory crepes and sesame noodles with beef or tofu.

The drink menu gets an artisanal boost with sommelier-curated wines from New York’s Parcelle, specialty coffee from Cometeer and Joe Coffee, and artisan teas from Smith Teamaker, served in glassware from Fable with custom artist-illustrated coasters. Snack baskets also get an upgrade with rotating treats from cult-favorite brands including Sockerbit, Tosi, Wholesome Bakery, Pop Daddy Snacks, and Cape Cod Chips.

On the ground, BlueFirst tickets include practical time-savers: Group 1 boarding, dedicated overhead bin space, priority check-in, two free checked bags, priority baggage delivery, and expedited security lane access at more than 30 airports.

Booking availability and the initial roster of launch routes will be announced later this fall, giving frequent domestic flyers a much more approachable, comfortable way to upgrade their everyday flights.

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George Clooney isn’t staying quiet when it comes to the controversy surrounding Mark Ruffalo and Paramount.

The Oscar winner spoke out in defense of Ruffalo’s right to express his views during a press conference at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, September 2, where Clooney is set to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award.

If you’re just now catching up on the ordeal, Clooney was responding to the fallout surrounding Ruffalo’s recent public criticism of the proposed Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. merger. The Marvel actor has spoken against the deal and the Ellison family behind Paramount Skydance, including accusing the family of complicity in the “genocide” against Palestinians. Paramount pushed back on Ruffalo’s remarks, accusing him of invoking “antisemitic tropes.”

Clooney made it clear that regardless of whether he agrees with the actor, he supports his right to speak. “I support Mark Ruffalo’s ability to speak freely,” Clooney told Variety. “It’s ridiculous. We’re not going to ban speech. I believe in free speech even when I completely disagree with it. That’s important. In fact, it’s part of how democracy works.”

He continued, “There are going to be people tonight in the room that are going to disagree with most everything I say. Fair enough, that’s how it’s supposed to be.” He also said that he likes Ruffalo and considers him “a good man.”

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Clooney also expressed his own reservations about the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, particularly when it comes to the people working for the companies. “I always worry whenever big companies are consolidating because it means a lot of people are going to lose their jobs,” he said, while acknowledging that he doesn’t know how the deal will ultimately play out.

Clooney’s appearance in Venice comes after a frightening summer for his family. In late July, he and wife Amal Clooney were forced to evacuate their home in Brignoles, France, with their 9-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, as wildfires spread through the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.

READ MORE: George Clooney and Wife Amal Face Devastating Uncertainty as They’re Forced to Flee Home

At the time, the couple acknowledged that they didn’t know whether their home would survive the fires but made clear that their priority was the safety of their neighbors. They also promised to remain part of the community’s recovery regardless of the damage. “Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we’ll be part of making it whole,” they wrote in a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond.

The Clooneys were among thousands displaced as wildfires swept across southern Europe, with evacuations taking place across parts of France and Spain. It’s unclear whether or not their home was affected.

Tiffani Thiessen, who rose to stardom as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell, has a twin in her lookalike daughter, Harper.

Thiessen, 52, played the iconic Bayside High cheerleader on the beloved teen sitcom from 1989 to 1993, and continued her role as Kapowski on the short-lived series Saved by the Bell: The College Years. Her character finally married Zack Morris in Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas in 1994. (Yes, over 30 years ago!) Of course, her post-Saved by the Bell years led Thiessen not too far away from Bayside High. She landed on Beverly Hills, 90210 as the troublemaker Valerie Malone, where she caused chaos for 5 seasons before departing. These days, Thiessen is thriving as a social media influencer and actress known for sharing her delicious recipes online. A proud mama, she just shared photos from her family’s summer vacation, and Harper is a dead ringer for her TV star mother.

“Summer 2026☀️ From Hawaii to Maine and everything in between. ☀️A memorable summer it was ♥️,” Thiessen captioned the photo set, which showed a series of sweet family photos.

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As Thiessen shared in a hilarious Instagram reel, she certainly doesn’t mind comments that she hasn’t aged a day since her days on 90210.

“When someone says I look the same as I did on 90210,” Thiessen wrote on her reel, which showed her pretending to be humble before showing off her best face for the camera as a fan blew wind in her face. “Who me???? ☺️”.

Saved by the Bell was back in action… for a short amount of time, at least. A reboot of the series aired on Peacock for two seasons from November 2020 to December 2021, and starred Thiessen as her beloved character, who was still married to her longtime love, Zack Morris. However, the reboot didn’t stick. When asked if she thought another one was possible, Thiessen spoke candidly.

“I don’t think so. I think they tried it,” she told PEOPLE last year. Even though it didn’t last, Thiessen made it clear she “loved the reboot.”

“It only lasted two seasons, sadly,” she added. “[But] who knows? There are other shows that are in my sort of realm that are further along in possibly getting a reboot.”

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Mik Kaminski is a musician who is most well-known for playing violin in Electric Light Orchestra. He was part of the rock band from 1973 until 1980, when he was fired along with Hugh McDowell and Melvyn Gale, because Jeff Lynn was hoping to take the band in a more modern direction.

However, Kaminski was still touring with the band from 1981 to 1986. He then became a member of Electric Light Orchestra Part II from 1991 until 2000, and The Orchestra from 2000 until 2026. Today, he turns 75.

Kaminski originally got his start in the iconic band after answering an advert in Melody Maker magazine, which was a weekly British magazine for musicians. Kaminski was the only person who auditioned for the band who did not play a single note incorrectly and ended up getting the job.

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In an interview, when he was asked whether he believed he was influencing young musicians to play the violin instead of the guitar, he gave a humble answer, saying, “That’s hard to say. The violin in ELO is used more as a classical instrument rather than rock.”

Kaminski also spoke about a comment that John Lennon made in 1974, when he claimed he’d seen the next Beatles, and they were ELO. Kaminski said, “He probably meant that if the Beatles were around today, that is how they would’ve sounded. Musically, there are similarities that crop up, and people keep referring to it.”

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ELO holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits for a band without ever reaching the top spot. 20 of their songs have made it onto the charts, including “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “Telephone Line,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” and “Evil Woman.”

In addition to playing in the Electric Light Orchestra, Kaminski was also part of the band Violinski. They had a hit with a song called “Clog Dance.”

The real “FOMO” is staying in, grabbing some snacks, pouring a glass of wine, and deep-diving into the latest Dateline episode.

That’s why Dateline is NBC’s No. 1 true-crime franchise. Airing Friday nights, while others are out at bars forgetting what happened the night before, who could forget an intriguing whodunit?

Ready to kick off its 35th season, longtime anchor Lester Holt revealed in an interview a major change coming to the popular series that’s well on its way to a four-decade run.

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In the day and age of doom-scrolling, you know you have a hit on your hands when fans want to extend the runtime rather than shorten it.

Dateline will be rolling out more two-hour episodes, something Holt said “we know the audience really likes.”

Fans simply can’t get enough, nor are the folks behind the scenes slowing down, as he went on to say, “We’re excited about next season,” with the whole crew ready to get back to work as Season 35 gets underway with hopes of continuing its epic run as the “best storytellers out there.”

Additionally, Holt is launching his own podcast, Before & After with Lester Holt. The six-episode series will put him across the mic from guests including Colin Kaepernick, Jeremy Renner and Adrianne Haslet for candid conversations about experiences that dramatically altered the course of their lives.

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Of that bunch, Renner may be the most compelling to hear from, as he detailed to famed podcaster Joe Rogan last year how his nearly fatal snowplow accident left him with dozens of broken bones and an injury so gruesome he could see his own eyeball with his other eye — all after trying to save his nephew. Now that’s a Dateline episode in the making if we’ve ever heard one…

The new podcast is set to debut September 14, while Dateline is slated to return soon after, September 25, to kick off your weekend glued to a new mystery.

Adulting could be worse.

After making more than 1,000 house calls to help fix what’s broken, the resourceful team behind PBS’ beloved series Ask This Old House says there will never be a shortage of homeowner questions to address. So it’s a good thing they’re returning to address even more!

On Tuesday, September 1, PBS announced the show has been renewed for a whopping 25th season, scheduled to premiere on October 1. Kevin O’Connor has served as host the entire time, and wouldn’t think of missing the DIY home renovation show’s silver anniversary.

“The best part of this job is watching somebody realize they can do it themselves,” O’Connor said in a statement. “Twenty-five seasons in, that hasn’t changed. Homeowners keep asking, and we keep showing up. We’re not just fixing houses – we’re building confident homeowners.”

The Emmy-winning DIY show has been filmed at over 1,000 homes in all 50 states, two foreign countries, and even at NASA‘s Johnson Space Center, per PBS. In each episode, a team of experts visits real-life homeowners who need help solving everything from plumbing problems to landscaping issues to renovation crises.

General Contractor Tom Silva has been making those house calls during all 25 seasons, so the team is jokingly calling the show’s silver anniversary the “Silva” anniversary season. He’s not the only familiar face returning, though.

According to PBS, the following experts are all coming back for Season 25: Plumbing and Heating Expert Richard Trethewey, Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada, Mason Mark McCullough, Master Electrician Heath Eastman, Painter Mauro Henrique, Carpenter Nathan Gilbert, Building Engineer Ross Trethewey, Landscaper Lee Gilliam, and General Contractor Zack Dettmore.

Executive producer Sarah Chasse, who’s been with the show since 2014, said in a statement that Ask This Old House “has always evolved with the homeowners we serve.”

“The way people learn, watch and ask questions has changed dramatically over 25 seasons,” she said, “And we’ve evolved with them – from how we film and tell stories to the ways people can access our experts and information. What hasn’t changed is the heart of the show: meeting homeowners where they are, working alongside them and giving them the confidence to take that next step.”

Ask This Old House is a spinoff of its even longer-running predecessor, This Old House, which was renewed earlier this year for a 48th season. Both series will return with new episodes on Thursday, October 1 (check local listings for times) and will be available to stream on The Roku Channel beginning on Monday, October 5.

The team behind the show hopes 25 is their lucky number, since the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on October 30. Ask This Old House won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle Program in 2019, and is up for two awards in 2026: Outstanding Instructional / How-To Program and Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Non-Fiction Series.

People love The Office episode where Stanley has a heart attack, so Michael works to relieve stress around the office, and the tear-jerker series finale of Friends, when Monica finally leaves that awesome purple apartment and moves to the ‘burbs with Chandler.

But neither of these episodes was the most-watched in NBC’s history. That prize goes to a sitcom that came before them both.

Collider looked at the 7 most-watched episodes of television in NBC history and laid them out in a list format, so they’re easy to digest. Friends actually makes the list twice, and you’ll also find Seinfeld and Frasier, but the No. 1 slot goes to a 1993 episode of Cheers.

Actually, “One for the Road” was the 275th episode of the series and its forever finale. Cheers ran for 11 years and starred actors who are big even by 2026 standards: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, Kelsey Grammer (Frasier was a Cheers spinoff).

The show — which was mostly set in a bar — was relatable by today’s standards, too. Folks would find their favorite Boston watering hole at the end of a long, hard day and let off some steam with a glass of their choice beverage. Who hasn’t done that?

It was where people from different walks of life could find common ground: At the bar. It also touched on controversial topics like (at the time) homosexuality and addiction.

Cheers had a cult following, so when it was time to say goodbye to bartender Sam Malone and the gang, everyone wanted to be there to pay their respects. Per Collider, Season 26, Ep. 11 pulled in a staggering 93.5 million viewers when it aired on May 20, 1993.

It was like nothing television had seen before and fell second only to the series finale of M*A*S*H on CBS (1983). It was extra special because several of its stars who had left for whatever reasons — like Long — returned for one last episode.

Friends is lucky it came after Cheers, or it might not have been as popular — that show about 6 friends and their lives in New York City premiered on Sept. 22, 1994, more than a year later. Cheers is frequently cited as one of the greatest television shows of all time.

Tiger Woods struck a plea deal in his DUI case following his rollover crash near his Jupiter Island home on March 27.

He initially entered a plea of not guilty, but ultimately changed his plea to no contest after the defense and the prosecution came to an agreement, with Woods’ DUI charge being reduced to reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful chemical or physical test.

As part of the agreement, Woods has his driver’s license suspended for five years and has also agreed to pay $1,500 in fines.

“If you drive for any reason at all, you will be going back to jail,” the judge told the golf legend, per Page Six.

Woods was joined at the hearing by his attorney, Douglas Duncan, and his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump.

Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI and refusal to submit to a lawful test on March 27 after he was involved in a rollover crash near his Jupiter Island home in Florida. He told authorities at the time that he was looking down at his cellphone and changing the radio station, which led to the crash. However, in the arrest affidavit, Martin County Sheriff Deputy Tatiana Levenar said he was “sweating profusely,” and his movement was “lethargic and slow,” ESPN reports. While his Breathalyzer test didn’t show signs of alcohol on the day of the crash, Woods refused to submit to a urinalysis or blood test for other drugs. Two hydrocodone pills were found in Woods’ pants pocket the arrest affidavit added.

Following the crash, Woods announced that he was going to step away from golf for a “period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” also going on to spend time at an inpatient treatment facility in Switzerland.

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Fall can be one of the nicest times to use your outdoor space. If your patio setup is missing somewhere to put your coffee or a book, Wayfair’s Highland Dunes Allurine Outdoor Side Table is super discounted for Labor Day. The blue version is currently just $58, down from $259, which is nearly 80% off and more than $200 in savings. Prices vary by color, and six options are available right now: black, blue, gray, navy blue, teak, and white.

The round table measures 18 inches wide by 18 inches deep and just under 18 inches high, making it compact enough to tuck between patio chairs without taking up much room. It weighs 13 pounds but has a surprisingly high 360-pound weight capacity. It also has a handy lower shelf, and it’s designed to resist water, UV rays, fading, rust, chipping, and other outdoor wear.

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This compact table is perfect if you want the look of a classic outdoor wood table without the maintenance that often comes with it. The material is designed not to rot or splinter, and all you need to clean it is a little soap and water. Its two-tier design also gives you more room than a standard side table without a much bigger footprint, so you can put drinks and snacks up top while keeping a planter or outdoor essentials on the shelf underneath.

One reviewer said the material “looks like wood and I doubt anyone would notice it’s not wood,” adding, “This table is very sturdy.” Another called it “super cute and easy to put together.” And a third shopper who had owned theirs since the previous summer said it was “heavy enough that you won’t ever have to worry about it being blown over but light enough to be easily moved.”

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There are lots of ways you could use this little table, whether you decide to keep it outside or move it in. You could place it between two Adirondack chairs or rockers, add a cute lantern or potted mum on the bottom shelf, or leave it as is so you always have an open space for knick-knacks. And because the table is just 18 inches across, it can fit on smaller porches, balconies, and patios without crowding the seating area.

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With a nearly 80% discount, two levels of surface space, and a compact 18-inch footprint, Wayfair’s Highland Dunes Allurine Outdoor Side Table is a great budget-friendly way to fill that awkward gap between outdoor chairs. If you’re hoping to spend more time outdoors before colder weather arrives, head to Wayfair to snag this table while it’s still nearly 80% off.

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Mandy Moore has three children with her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, who is a singer, songwriter, and producer. She recently opened up to PEOPLE about her oldest child’s love of music and revealed he is a fan of her song “Candy.” The tune came from her 1999 album, So Real, which she released when she was only 15.

“I don’t know how or why because I would not play that for him, but now he wants to hear it in the car,” she said. “I’ve had to put a moratorium on it. I’m like, ‘Bud, I don’t want to hear it every day.’ He’s like, ‘Why?’ I’m like, ‘It’s just not my favorite.’ Hearing it every once in a while is a total fun little bop and stroll down memory lane.”

She continued, “He’s like, ‘I’m the same age that you were when you made that song.’ I was like, ‘No, you’re five, but you are closer probably to that age than I am to that age.’ So it’s pretty funny that he can make that distinction.”

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“Candy” currently has 24 million views on YouTube. One listener said, “The fact that she went on to be both a Disney villain and Disney princess, PLUS Emmy winner, is just fantastic. Love Mandy.” Another said, “There are people out there who only know Mandy Moore as an actress, and that’s crazy.”

During her interview, Moore also spoke about the possibility that her son will get into the music industry himself when he’s older. “We have a little songwriter in our midst,” she said. “Our oldest has already written his first album. There’s nine songs. It’s only 21 minutes long, but he wants to listen to it in the car.”

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She continued, “[Gus] makes up these songs, and then he wants to listen back to them. It’s so much fun. He’s definitely inspired by Dad, for sure.”

Moore continues to act and release music. Her most recent album, Real Life, was released in 2022.

If you’ve spent any time trying to redeem airline miles lately, you know the quiet frustration of playing seat roulette. You finally find award availability, only to realize the miles barely cover basic economy, leaving you crammed into a middle seat in the very back row with your knees wedged against the tray table.

Delta Air Lines and American Express are taking a refreshingly different approach with their latest limited-time promotion, and it comes down to a perk flyers rarely see handed out for free: guaranteed extra legroom.

Through November 4, eligible new cardholders who sign up for the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card can earn two round-trip Delta Comfort flight certificates, plus 50,000 bonus miles, after spending $10,000 in purchases over their first six months.

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Instead of dumping a generic lump sum of points into your account and leaving you to navigate dynamic pricing charts or settle for standard coach, the offer directly upgrades your flying experience. Delta Comfort seats give you up to three extra inches of legroom, dedicated overhead bin space so you never have to gate-check your carry-on bag, early boarding, and complimentary beer and wine on most routes.

The certificate terms are surprisingly flyer-friendly, too. You can use them on Delta-operated round-trip flights across the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands with zero blackout dates, as long as you book at least 21 days in advance. Standard government taxes and fees apply up to $80 per traveler, but considering cross-country Comfort seats routinely price out at $400 to $700 each during peak getaway windows, locking in two confirmed seats in the front half of the main cabin delivers substantial upfront value before you even touch the 50,000 banked miles.

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For travelers who prefer a lower spending threshold, the promotion extends to the rest of the Delta Amex family with elevated mile-and-cash perks. The Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card offers up to 90,000 bonus miles plus a $300 statement credit after spending $4,000 in six months, while the Gold Card offers up to 80,000 bonus miles and a $250 statement credit for spending $3,000.

What really makes these cards work for everyday travelers beyond the initial welcome offer is how easily they chip away at annoying airport fees. Cardholders save 15% on any award flight booked through Delta’s website or app, receive their second checked bag free on domestic routes, and get an automatic $2,500 MQD headstart on Platinum and Reserve cards to fast-track elite Medallion status.

If you are plotting a fall foliage road trip connection, a cross-country holiday flight, or a sunny Caribbean escape this winter, starting your journey with guaranteed legroom beats fighting for space in the back of the plane every single time.

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Hudson Westbrook picked up a milestone this week: his single “Painted You Pretty” debuted at No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, the 22-year-old’s first-ever entry on the chart.

The song, the second radio single off his debut album Texas Forever, had already spent months climbing Billboard’s Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts, along with a run atop the Bubbling Under Hot 100. Its jump onto the main chart caps off a stretch that’s included television performances on Today and The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Westbrook’s rise happened fast. He first broke through in 2024 with the viral hit “Take It Slow” while still enrolled at Texas Tech University studying energy commerce, working at a feed store on the side. He left school in the fall of 2025 to pursue music full time, and has since racked up more than 1.2 billion global streams and a Billboard Country Rookie of the Month nod.

His debut single at country radio, “House Again,” reached No. 1 on the Mediabase country chart in February, making Westbrook the youngest solo male artist ever to top the country airplay chart with a debut single. “House Again did the dang thing,” he wrote on social media after the milestone hit.

That song, inspired by his parents’ divorce, became the flagship of his 2025 debut album. Its success helped fuel a breakout year: Westbrook has spent 2026 alternating headlining shows with opening slots for some of country’s biggest names, including George Strait, Morgan Wallen and Bailey Zimmerman.

Westbrook just released “Made You Look,” the title track off his sophomore album due Nov. 6, and he kicks off his own 24-date headlining “Hits Me Tour” on Sept. 18 with two sold-out shows at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas, hometown turf for the singer who was still working at a feed store when his music career first took off.

Reality television has its perks. Not only can it help a budding writer get an audience, but it can also turn a fellow reality star into an unlikely book promoter.

Both actually happened Tuesday, Sept. 1, on the Big Brother live feeds when Rick Devens, one of BB28’s resident Icons, shared with his fellow houseguests one of his favorite page-turners, which just so happens to be the debut novel from Stephen Fishbach, a two-time contestant on CBS’s Survivor.  

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The book is called Escape!, and it was an instant national bestseller when it hit shelves Jan. 27, 2026. A Dutton release, the novel received critical praise from The Atlantic, Slate, and the Los Angeles Review of Books, and it has now landed on Spotify’s best debut books of the year so far.

“Anyone can enjoy it,” Devens said, “but if you’ve been on a reality show, it’ll speak to your soul. … Then again, it’s not just a reality show; it goes totally off the rails.”

Set in the jungle, Escape! follows Kent Duvall, a faded reality TV winner, and Beck Bermann, a disgraced producer, both trying to redeem themselves on a cutthroat remote survival show. Drawing on Fishbach’s own experience playing Survivor, the novel is packed with challenges, sabotage, rival camps, and cash prizes.

“I spoke with dozens of producers and audio technicians and other crew. I also read countless interviews with reality producers,” Fishbach told One Story about his research process for the novel, as well as his approach to gaining insight from those outside the confines of reality TV.

He also added insight into Beck‘s character, explaining that her dilemma is “fundamentally human.”

“At least, it’s deeply meaningful for me,” he said. “Beck desperately wants to shape her life experience into a tidy story. She wants victories to be deserved and tragedies to lead to healing and growth. But how do you reckon with a tragedy that’s just random, where nothing good comes of it, that you can’t fit into a coherent narrative? In some ways, ‘reality TV producer’ is just a metaphor for that struggle.”

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Beyond his reality-TV career, Fishbach is a Pushcart Prize-winning writer and former television executive. He appeared on two seasons of Survivor: Survivor: Tocantins and Survivor: Cambodia.

Meanwhile, Devens also competed on two seasons of Survivor: Survivor: Edge of Extinction and Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans. Devens joined Big Brother 28 as one of three reality-TV Icons alongside fellow Survivor alum Dee Valladares and former Big Brother houseguest Angela Murray.

Now in Week 8, Devens remains in the game with his fellow Icons by his side. And book recommendations aplenty.

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M&M’s is conjuring up another round of collectible snack packs and this one is practically magic. Ok, so that’s hyperbolic, but the limited-edition drop is all about Practical Magic 2.

On Tuesday, just a little over one week away from the theatrical debut of the sequel to the 1998 hit film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, the beloved Mars, Inc. candy brand unveiled the perfect movie-watching companion: its limited-edition Amas Veritas Spell & Snack Pack.

Following the successful limited run of its All Cerulean pack (which coincided with the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2) and the bombshell that was its Love Island-themed game packs, M&M’s is continuing to spread whimsy with another series of custom snack packs.

If it wasn’t obvious, the Amas Veritas Spell & Snack Pack was inspired by the scene in the original film when a young Sally Owens (played by Camilla Belle) recites the famous “Amas Veritas” love charm.

According to an official statement shared in an email with Parade, the spellbinding pack allows fans to “recreate the magic bite-by-bite” with its custom M&M’s candies featuring the eight “magical qualities” that Sally wished for in her ideal man (such as flipping pancakes in the air, riding a pony backward, and having one green eye and one blue).

The limited-edition M&M’s also include an “extended verse” of four new symbols that we’re told, “hint at the mysteries brewing in the sequel.”

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Looking to get your hands on a pack or two? Well, you’ll need to employ some practical magic of your own (set an alarm, a reminder, a calendar alert, and maybe task some friends with helping you out) as the M&M’s Amas Veritas Spell & Snack Pack won’t be available wherever you typically stock up on new releases and your favorite flavors.

Instead, the collectible pack will be available as a free gift with the purchase of M&M’s Milk Chocolate Fun Size Sharing Bags sold exclusively on the official M&M’s website in one of two special drops, beginning at the stroke of midnight (12:00 AM EST) on Thursday, Sept. 3, and again a week later, on Monday, Sept. 14, only while supplies last.

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Belly Gang Kushington has reached a new milestone in his rising rap career.

The Atlanta rapper earned his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as “WTF GOIN,” his collaboration with 21 Savage, debuted at No. 85 on the chart.

Billboard also announced the milestone on Instagram, noting that Belly Gang Kushington earns his first Hot 100 entry with the song. The track also appears at No. 85 on Billboard’s current Hot 100 chart, marking its first week on the ranking.

Belly Gang Kushington shared Billboard’s announcement on his own social media and celebrated the moment with a short message: “Billboard LETS GET IT🍴🍴🍴”

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The debut gives the rapper a major new chart achievement as he continues to build momentum around his music and his upcoming project.

The Billboard Hot 100 milestone adds to a busy year for Belly Gang Kushington, whose career has moved quickly since he signed with Love Renaissance, also known as LVRN, in late 2024.

Born Victor Thomas, the Atlanta rapper began his rap career in 2020. He later released his debut studio album, The Streets is Yours, on April 25, 2025, through LVRN.

His mainstream breakthrough came with “Friend Do,” which helped put his name in front of a wider audience. The song and its remix with YKNiece became important parts of his early rise, with “Friend Do (Remix)” reaching No. 20 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Before his first Billboard Hot 100 entry, Belly Gang Kushington had already earned recognition from several major music platforms.

In March 2026, Billboard named him its Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month. At the time, “Friend Do” was gaining attention on the Urban radio chart, while Belly said he was beginning to notice a bigger change in how people recognized him.

“I just want to continue to be able to work every day. I don’t really got no money goals, no number goals. I just want to learn how to be happy,” he told Billboard in March.

His 2026 run also included a BET Award nomination for Best New Artist. In June, he was named to the 2026 XXL Freshman class, another major recognition for a young rapper building his name in hip-hop.

Belly has spoken openly about what being part of the XXL Freshman class meant to him. He said he viewed the list as an important stepping stone and wanted to be part of a group that could represent the state of rap for its time.

“I think I bring underdog-ness, vulnerability, but still bully to the class,” Belly said. “Depending on what song you listening to ’cause it’s so diverse.”

That range has been part of his rise. His music has included songs such as “Do You?,” “Same Day,” “Ice Cup,” “Rent Due,” “75 on 75,” “Birds Like Popeyes” and “Friend Do.”

His work has also included collaborations with artists such as Dess Dior, YTB Fatt, OMB Peezy, Will A Fool, Jermaine Dupri and Swavay.

With “WTF GOIN” now debuting at No. 85, Belly Gang Kushington has officially added his name to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. And judging from his response to the news, he is ready for what comes next.

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