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Your glutes are responsible for much more than you’d think. They play an essential role in controlling hip movement, which enables you to walk, run, stand and climb stairs with ease. Strong glutes also help stabilize the pelvis, improve mobility, boost athletic performance and reduce strain on the lower back.

The glutes consist of three muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Whether your routine involves daily brisk walks, playing pickleball or keeping up with your kids or grandkids, building and preserving strong glute muscles is essential for leading an active, independent life. After all, when the glutes are weak or don’t get enough activity, daily movement can be compromised. 

“I’ve taught thousands of clients over the years, from complete beginners to athletes, and one of the most common things I see is underactive glutes. Modern lifestyles, desk jobs and scrolling keep us sitting more than ever and the impact is that our glutes aren’t doing their job properly,” explains Nikkii Behrens, Pilates teacher, trainer and founder of Rare Pilates.

To prevent underactive glutes, consider a regular Pilates practice. According to Behrens, Pilates teaches the body how to move more efficiently. When the core and glutes work in harmony, your posture improves and daily movement feels all-around stronger.

Are you ready to get started? We asked Pilates instructors to share one exercise they agree is king when it comes to building stronger glutes.

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Why Pilates Is Effective for Activating the Glutes

Pilates prioritizes quality over quantity. Instead of working with heavy loads, Pilates requires proper alignment, precise cueing and controlled movement to help you access muscles that have become weaker from sedentary habits or repetitive movement patterns.

“Throughout class, the glutes are challenged in multiple planes of motion while working alongside the core and hips, building strength that’s balanced and functional,” says Lily Colins-Sak, certified Pilates instructor and owner of The Daily Pilates.

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The Best Pilates Exercise for Stronger Glutes, According to Instructors

If you’re looking to build stronger glutes, instructors recommend the footbar bridge on the reformer. In fact, Behrens says this exercise is one of the easiest yet most productive ways to “wake up” your glutes and support genuine strength gains.

“What makes this exercise so effective is that it trains the glutes in their primary function: hip extension. Many people compensate during lower-body exercises by relying heavily on their quads or lower back. The footbar bridge creates a more direct connection to the glutes while also requiring control, stability, and proper pelvic alignment,” Behrens explains.

While the bridge recruits all three glute muscles, it mainly engages the gluteus maximus—the biggest and most powerful muscle within the group. The gluteus medius and gluteus minimus play a crucial role as well by stabilizing the pelvis and keeping the body aligned as you flow through the exercise.

“In Pilates, we rarely isolate a muscle completely; instead, we train the body to work as an integrated system, which is why the results often carry over so well into everyday life,” Behrens tells Parade.

Since many Pilates enthusiasts typically enter a class shortly after just waking up or being sedentary all day, their glutes are usually underactive, which is where bridging comes in clutch.

“Focusing on pressing evenly through both heels, maintaining equal energy through the right and left sides of the body, and creating a strong heel-to-glute connection helps recruit the glutes intentionally rather than letting the hamstrings or low back take over,” says Colins-Sak.

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How To Do Footbar Bridging

1. Begin by lying flat on your back on the reformer’s carriage.
2. Place your feet hip-width apart on the footbar.
3. Activate your core, press through your heels, and slowly lift your hips toward the ceiling until your body is straight from shoulders to knees.
4. Hold for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
5. Use control to lower.

Keep in mind that the goal isn’t how high you’re able to lift but how well you can stay aligned and keep tension through the back of your body.

“The movement can be performed with the spine staying long and neutral, or with spinal articulation as you peel the spine up and down one vertebra at a time. It can also be varied with both feet on the footbar, a single-leg bridge, different foot positions, or added pulses and holds to increase the challenge,” Behrens tells Parade.

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How the Footbar Bridge Differs From Traditional Gym Exercises

Compared to classic gym workouts like lunges, squats or leg presses, the footbar bridge presents a totally different challenge. While gym exercises may be effective for boosting lower-body strength, many perform them without successfully engaging their glutes.

“In a bridge position, the glutes become the primary driver of movement while the spine remains supported. This allows clients to focus on the quality of contraction rather than simply moving heavier loads,” Behrens explains.

The role core stability plays is another plus. In Pilates workouts, the glutes aren’t trained in isolation. Instead, they work with the core to establish a stable foundation for each exercise.

“During the footbar bridge, the deep abdominal muscles help stabilize the pelvis and spine while the glutes generate force. Without adequate core control, the lower back often takes over, reducing the effectiveness of the exercise and increasing strain elsewhere,” Behrens adds.

How To Modify the Footbar Bridge if You Don’t Have a Reformer

If you don't have access to a reformer, no worries! You don't need one to reap the glute-strengthening benefits of this exercise. A classic mat bridge hits the same muscles using the same principles of alignment and control.

Here's how to do it:

• Lie flat on your back on a mat, with your knees bent and feet planted hip-width apart on the floor, roughly under your knees.
• Place your arms by your sides, palms down, for stability.
• Activate your core, press through your heels, and slowly lift your hips toward the ceiling until your body is straight from shoulders to knees.
• Hold for a moment at the top, squeezing your glutes.
• Use control to lower.

Just like the reformer version, the same cues apply: even pressure through both heels, equal energy through the right and left sides of the body, and a strong heel-to-glute connection so the hamstrings and lower back don't take over.

If you want to increase the challenge, try single-leg bridges, add a pulse at the top, place a resistance band around your thighs just above the knees, or hold a light dumbbell or weight plate across your hips. You can also experiment with spinal articulation—peeling the spine off the mat one vertebra at a time—versus keeping the spine long and neutral throughout.

Moral of the story? If you’re looking to build strong, sculpted glutes, Pilates is here to deliver real results.

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Sources:

• Nikkii Behrens, Pilates teacher, trainer and founder of Rare Pilates
• Lily Colins-Sak, certified Pilates instructor and owner of The Daily Pilates

Biopics often make headlines for a variety of different reasons, whether it's good or bad. While some receive only a ton of praise from critics and audiences alike, others don't come without their own string of controversies. The latter can be true for this year's most talked about biopic based on the life of the King of Pop.

Michael, the latest movie to detail Michael Jackson's life and career, faced backlash after it failed to address the "Thriller" singer's allegations of child sexual abuse. However, the negative feelings haven't stopped the film from making history and becoming the first-ever biopic to surpass $1 billion at the box office.

The movie, which was released on Apr. 24, 2026, is Lionsgate and Universal's highest-grossing films in over a decade, with 2013's The Huger Games being the last release to break the record.

"Audiences have embraced the film from the beginning, turning it into a unique cultural phenomenon in theaters around the world," Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement. "Their passion speaks to the enduring appeal of one of the greatest recording artists of all time, and it underscores the continued strength and vitality of the theatrical moviegoing experience."

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by John Logan, and produced by Graham King, Michael stars the legendary "Billie Jean" singer's nephewJaafar Jackson. The film chronicles Jackson's professional milestones and personal struggles from his child stardom with the Jackson 5 up through the Bad World Tour, which took place in the late 1980s.

In 2025, the musician's daughter, Paris Jackson, spoke out against the movie. "It’s fantasy land. It’s not real but it’s sold to you as real and a lot is sugar-coated,” she posted to her social media in September 2025, per the New York Post. "The narrative is being controlled and there’s a lot of inaccuracy and there’s a lot of just full-blown lies."

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More than six decades after it first dominated the charts, Bobby Lewis' hit "Tossin' and Turnin'" continues to stand among music's most enduring seasonal anthems.

Billboard ranks the 1961 smash No. 3 on its Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer chart, placing it behind only Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112's "I'll Be Missing You" and Brandy and Monica's "The Boy Is Mine." The ranking compares the biggest Songs of the Summer across multiple decades, building on Billboard's annual Songs of the Summer chart, which measures cumulative performance on the Hot 100 during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Recorded in late 1960, "Tossin' and Turnin'" caught fire the following summer. The energetic rhythm-and-blues rocker reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 10, 1961, remaining there for seven consecutive weeks before finishing as Billboard's year-end No. 1 single of the year. More than 60 years later, it remains one of only six songs from the whole decade of the 1960s to spend at least seven weeks atop the Hot 100.

The song tells the familiar story of a man lying awake because he can't stop thinking about his lover. Yet its pounding beat, handclaps and jubilant saxophone solo transform sleepless frustration into something irresistibly danceable.

That contrast is part of what has kept the record alive for generations. In his retrospective series on every Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, Stereogum critic Tom Breihan praised the record's explosive energy, calling it "history's greatest insomnia-themed party anthem" while highlighting its unforgettable saxophone break.

Originally written by Ritchie Adams and Malou René, "Tossin' and Turnin'" was first intended for singer Jackie Wilson before Lewis recorded it for the independent Beltone label. The gamble paid off spectacularly, giving Lewis the defining hit of his career.

Lewis' own story was remarkable. Born in Indianapolis in 1925, he spent much of his childhood in an orphanage before being adopted at age 12. Despite severe vision problems, he taught himself piano as a young child, later performing in carnival shows and with local orchestras before finally breaking through nationally in his mid-30s.

His success on the pop charts proved brief. Lewis scored one more Top 10 hit later in 1961 with "One Track Mind," but never again reached the heights of "Tossin' and Turnin'." Even so, the song endured through appearances in films including Animal House, introducing it to new generations of listeners.

It also found an unexpected second life in 1987, when alternative rock pioneers The Replacements recorded a delightfully off-kilter version as a bonus track on the reissue of Pleased to Meet Me. Rather than simply recreating the original, the Minneapolis band quickly veered into improvised jokes, musical detours and snippets of other songs. Pittsburgh public radio station WYEP, ranking every Replacements song, described the recording as beginning "fairly faithful" before the band starts "ad-libbing absurdisms and weaving in stream-of-consciousness bits of other songs," calling it "fun for the more dedicated fans of the band."

Lewis continued performing into his 80s despite becoming virtually blind, often saying that, as Stevie Wonder once observed, inner vision could matter just as much as eyesight. He died in 2020 at age 95.

Today, "Tossin' and Turnin'" isn't simply remembered as one of the biggest hits of 1961. Thanks to its remarkable staying power and Billboard's all-time ranking, it remains one of the greatest songs ever to soundtrack an American summer.

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In 1971, Honey Cone went from rising trio to chart-topping stars with a song about knowing when to walk away from a relationship.

"Want Ads" became the group's first and only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, turning the female vocal trio into one of the breakout acts of the year. More than five decades later, the upbeat rocker continues to resonate as an empowering breakup anthem built on confidence, independence and moving forward.

"We started recording in 1968 after Eddie Holland saw us on the Andy Williams TV Special, pre-Honey Cone," Clark told Cryptic Rock. "We were brought in as session singers to sing behind Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick. Eddie was watching at Edna Wright's request because he wanted to sign her as a solo. She said, 'Absolutely not. I'll be in a group, though. If you like this group that you see, you can sign us.'"

"Wants Ads" flipped a familiar heartbreak story on its head.

Written by General Johnson, Greg Perry and Angelo Bond, "Want Ads" follows a woman who has grown tired of an unfaithful partner and jokingly decides to place a newspaper classified ad to find someone better. Rather than dwelling on sadness, the lyrics celebrate taking control of the situation and refusing to settle for less.

That confident message helped the song stand out.

Driven by infectious harmonies, a catchy horn arrangement and an irresistible groove, "Want Ads" blended rock, soul and pop into a radio-friendly hit that appealed to audiences across multiple formats. Honey Cone's spirited vocal performance gave the song an uplifting energy that contrasted with its subject matter, making it one of the era's most memorable breakup songs.

The single quickly became a career-defining success.

Released on Hot Wax Records, "Want Ads" climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topped Billboard's Best Selling Soul Singles chart. Its success helped establish Honey Cone, comprised of Edna Wright, Carolyn Willis and Shelly Clark, as one of the leading female vocal groups of the early 1970s and opened the door for additional hits such as "Stick-Up” and "One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show."

"We were the first artists on the world-famous TV show Soul Train, quite an honor," Clark said in an interview with Broadway World. "We kicked off that very first episode in Chicago in 1971. We were invited back on the show three more times."

Although the trio's time at the top of the charts was relatively brief, "Want Ads" never faded from popular culture. The song has appeared in films, television shows and commercials over the years, introducing its message of self-worth and resilience to new generations of listeners.

More than 50 years after it became Honey Cone's career-changing No. 1 hit, "Want Ads" remains as refreshing as ever. Its blend of catchy hooks, soulful harmonies and unapologetic independence has helped cement its legacy as one of the most enduring breakup anthems of the 1970s.

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Donald Trump is speaking candidly about his last call with Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Senator passed away on Saturday, July 11, from what his representatives said was a “brief and sudden illness.”

On Sunday morning, the President spoke to CNN’sJake Tapper, sharing, “Well, it’s devastating. I thought he was fine. He called me last night. He just got back from Ukraine. And he had a great trip. He was telling me about the trip. He was pushing very, very hard. You probably know he wanted to do the SAVE America Act, that he was talking about that.”

Trump continued, “He was full of vim and vigor. He was tired. He said, ‘I’m tired, because it’s a long trip.’ But other than that, he was fine.”

The President detailed a timeline of his call with Graham, adding, “And he called me, I guess, just moments before because he called me like, at 6:30 or something, and the medical people got there a little bit later. Right after that. What a terrible loss it is.”

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Later in the interview, Trump explained, “He had already landed. He was probably at his place. I don’t know where he was, but I spoke to him. And then I got a call a few hours later, saying, late in the evening, at 2:00 in the morning actually, but they found out about it, I think, about 8:00, about his problem. So it had to be something very quick because he was fine. Other than being tired, he was fine.”

Known as a problem-solver, Graham was a Senator who, as Trump said, is “A  great politician. He was a natural politician. Got along with everybody. When he didn’t, he was very tough. He was a tough cookie, too. But he got along with everybody.” The Commander-In-Chief also reminisced, “There was no better advocate. He was a fantastic advocate in the Senate. He was able to, if I had a really big problem with a certain democrat, he could work it out. That’s something most republicans can’t do.”

Trump also praised Senator Lindsey Graham to other news outlets, telling Kristen Welker of Meet the Press, “He’s a tough one to lose. He was great. He was unique in every way.” On Sunday, July 12, Graham was scheduled to appear on Meet the Press for what would have been his 64th time.

Seeming stunned at the news of the Senator’s death, Trump added, “It could have been his last call. I don’t know exactly…I just can’t believe it. He was like a member of the family to me.”

Harrison Ford is entering his 84th year looking as action-hero-ready as ever.

Just two day before celebrating his 84th birthday (which is July 13), the legendary actor was photographed enjoying a bike ride through Los Angeles looking as fit as ever. In photos obtained by Page Six, the actor was dressed in a low-cut cycling bib, showing off his muscular arms and abs while braving the Southern California heat during the solo outing.

Ford's impressive physique didn't happen overnight. Staying active has long been part of his lifestyle, with cycling and tennis remaining regular fixtures in his routine well into his 80s.

His commitment to fitness actually dates back more than four decades. According to Men's Health, Ford began taking weight training seriously while preparing for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in the early 1980s. Knowing the role required him to appear shirtless, he teamed up with celebrity trainer Jake Steinfeld to build a stronger, more athletic physique.

The pair focused on functional strength through high-repetition workouts with moderate weights. Steinfeld told the publication their weekly split looked like this: "Monday, Thursday: chest and triceps. Tuesday, Friday: back and biceps. Wednesday, Saturday: shoulders and legs. Abs every day."

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More than 40 years later, Ford's training philosophy has evolved, but fitness remains a priority. Per the outlet, the longtime trainer, Jamie Milnes, now centers workouts around total-body strength, mobility and core stability using tools like dumbbells and medicine balls to help keep the actor moving well both on and off screen.

Considering Ford still regularly cycles, plays tennis, and continues taking on physically demanding acting roles, it's hard to argue with the results, but he says he does it mainly for prevention purposes. “I believe in training for injury prevention more than anything else. I’m an old fart and I need to protect myself,” he said to Men’s Health.

Most recently, Ford has starred as Dr. Paul Rhoades on Apple TV+'s Shrinking. The series wrapped its third season which premiered earlier this year and has already been renewed for a fourth, with Ford confirmed to reprise his fan-favorite role

Wai Ching Ho, whose decades-long career spanned Marvel's small screen and Pixar's animated features, has died at 82. Ho spent years bringing the calculating crime boss Madame Gao to life across Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders, a role that made her one of the most memorable villains in Marvel's Netflix era. 

News of Ho's death was revealed by her Daredevil costar Peter Shinkoda, who played Nobu Yoshioka opposite her in the show's first season.

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For a younger generation of fans, she'll be remembered for something else entirely — the warm, gently mischievous voice behind Grandma Wu in Turning Red, the 2022 Pixar film that earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.

A cause of death has not been made public.

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While sharing the news of Ho's death on Instagram with a short, heartfelt message. "Just lost someone very special to me," he wrote. "She was one of the coolest. Thinking aloud." Shinkoda followed up with a longer tribute soon after. "I won't ever forget you," he wrote. "I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off set. We will meet again, my friend. You were beautiful."

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Actress Mahira Kakkar, who worked alongside Ho in the National Asian American Theatre Company's staging of "Henry VI," also shared a tribute honoring both her talent and her generosity toward younger performers.

"I had the enormous good fortune to work with Wai Ching Ho and to share a dressing room with her," Kakkar wrote. "She was incredible—warm, funny, caring, joyful, positive and a truly wonderful actor. At the age of 82? 83? she played a lead role—basically a female King Lear, and was riveting."

Kakkar also recalled Ho's warmth off stage, including a piece of advice she often repeated. "She would say to us- Eat two slices of raw ginger every day and you won't get sick! For those of us who did not have a lot of role models and mentors in the industry Wai was a pillar. I am deeply grateful I got to know her and I am very sad she is gone. She also utterly refused to speak ill of anyone. My dear Wai you deserve all the standing ovations- what a stellar human and a stellar artist. What an example of how to live."

A Career That Spanned More Than Three Decades

Ho was born in Hong Kong on November 16, 1943, and her career reached far beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe. IMDb credits her with 71 roles across film and television, starting with her 1990 debut in Cadillac Man. She went on to appear multiple times throughout the Law & Order franchise, as well as in Flight of the Conchords, Orange Is the New Black, Fresh Off the Boat, The Good Cop, New Amsterdam, Hustlers, and Only Murders in the Building.

Her stage work drew acclaim too, with standout performances in "Endlings," "Snow in Midsummer" and "Pearl's Beauty Salon."

Rosie O'Donnell says a recent visit with her daughter, Chelsea, marked a turning point in a relationship that has been strained for years.

Speaking exclusively to Page Six in an article shared on Sunday, July 12, the comedian revealed that spending four hours with Chelsea while she was in prison led to what she described as "the first conversation I've had with her in 10 years that lasted more than 25 minutes." The pair’s relationship has faced public ups and downs over the past decade.

"The first time that I saw her in a consistent way was the four hours in the prison," O'Donnell, 64, explained to the outlet, adding that Chelsea became emotional when their visit was cut short because of a tornado warning.

"And that's the first time I've seen, kind of, an empathetic emotion from her," she continued. "So, you know, she's growing up, and I hope that her future is brighter than this past decade has been."

The reunion clearly left a lasting impression. O'Donnell shared a heartfelt poem inspired by the visit last month on Instagram, alongside a rare photo of the two together. In it, she described arriving early and listening as "The guard explained the rules," before writing, "A hug hello and goodbye only / No money exchanged / Hands above the table / No loud voices."

She also recalled the moment Chelsea entered the visitation room, writing that her heart "skip[ped] a beat." O'Donnell described her daughter as looking healthy, calm and well-rested, and said they shared a long embrace before spending four hours talking.

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Fans resonated with the emotional post, too.

“It’s heartbreaking to see someone you love so much in prison , as you know 😢 Prayers for your girl,” one wrote.

Another shared, “I was in the chair too. My parents never gave up on me. After 28 times. That almost 40 years ago.”

“This so vulnerable & beautiful @rosie. As a mother I can’t imagine how difficult this has been,” a third said.

Chelsea, who is the eldest of O'Donnell's five children, has faced ongoing legal troubles in recent years. In February 2025, she appeared in court on charges including felony bail jumping, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of methamphetamine and child neglect. She was sentenced to six years of probation but was warned that jail time was possible if she violated the terms. After her probation was revoked in October 2025, she was sentenced to jail.

Mick Jagger is looking back at one of John Mulaney's most memorable jokes and he isn't exactly disagreeing. The Rolling Stones frontman, 82, addressed Mulaney's long-discussed comments about working with him on Saturday Night Live during a candid new interview with The New York Times Magazine.

Back in his 2019 Netflix special Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Mulaney recalled pitching sketch ideas while working as an SNL writer during one of Jagger's hosting appearances. "My friends were all like, 'Is he nice?' No. Or maybe he is, for his version of life because he has a very different life," Mulaney joked at the time, adding that decades of performing in front of sold-out stadiums would inevitably change someone. 

While Jagger admitted he had never actually seen the comedy special, he acknowledged there was some truth behind Mulaney's observations. "Obviously, it's not normal," Jagger said of his extraordinary lifestyle. "It is not like most people's lives. It does affect you. You can become disassociated."

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Still, the legendary rocker said staying connected to everyday life has been something he's intentionally worked at throughout his career. "I mean, you do fight against it. It's a conscious effort," he explained. Jagger said one way he tries to stay grounded is by doing ordinary things on his own. "But, nevertheless, that's only temporary because psychologically your actual state of mind is permanently damaged."

The music icon also reflected on the unique pressures that come with decades in the spotlight. "Your late 20s and early 30s is a very tough time for people in this business because it's a big ego trip, and you have to have a huge ego to do this," he said. "People that do this that don't have huge egos have huge problems because they have to manufacture a completely different personality."

Fortunately, Jagger says he's learned how to separate his larger-than-life stage persona from his private life over the years. "I think it comes with age," he explained. "This is the show business dichotomy, and it's something you learn to live with, and you always hope that you're a so-called normal person underneath."

At 82, Jagger shows no signs of slowing down. The Rolling Stones released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, earlier this month, featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney, Bruno Mars, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71.

His office confirmed the news on Sunday, July 12, stating he died the previous evening following a "brief and sudden illness." No additional details were provided.

The family also asked for prayers and privacy.

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What is Lindsey Graham's cause of death?

According to police scanner audio obtained by NBC News, emergency personnel responded to a report of a person suffering from chest pains and cardiac arrest at Graham's Washington D.C. home Saturday evening.

TMZ also obtained photos of Graham being wheeled out of his home by paramedics on a gurney.

The Senator was scheduled to appear on the network's Meet the Press on Sunday morning, and a senior Graham staffer told the outlet there had been no indication Graham had been feeling ill before his death.

In fact, the day before his death, Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine, announcing that same day an agreement with the Trump administration to advance a package of Russia sanctions.

No further information regarding his cause of death is available at this time.

Tributes and legacy

"Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!" President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. "He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!"

In an interview with Meet the Press on Sunday, the president said that he spoke with Graham on Saturday night just hours before he died.

Trump said that, aside from being tired, Graham was "fine," adding that he believed his death was a “quick end, and maybe that’s not the worst way to go.”

“He actually said he was tired, but he wanted to pass the SAVE America Act, and I said, ‘Well, we’re going to get it done, Lindsey. We’re going to get it done. I’ll see you, like, soon,’” Trump said, adding that the two discussed potentially meeting on Sunday.

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While many of us have cabinets stocked with plain clear glasses of various shapes and sizes for water, juice, champagne or wine, it can be fun to jazz things up a little. And vintage glassware is a great option for doing just that. Drinking glasses of yore were often colorful, patterned or more interestingly shaped compared to what is commonly available in stores today. Plus, vintage glasses can also be used as pretty decor or unique flower vases. With these period styles, it's not all about practical use—some collectors get really into it and want to just have them around to display.

So, if you’re looking to get into vintage glassware collecting—or at least trying to have a little fun hunting down something cool—where do you begin? Parade consulted with Samantha Robinson, the Vice President of Design at Heritage Auctions, as well as experts at 1stDibsabout this trend. 

From what you should look out for when shopping for classic glassware, to what counts as "vintage," to the seven styles that deserve to make a comeback, here’s everything we learned.

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What Is Vintage Glassware?

For something to be considered vintage, it has to do with its age.

“While ‘antique’ is a term applied to objects over 100 years old, ‘vintage’ refers to objects made between 25 and 99 years ago,” says Robinson. “In 2026, any object produced between 2001 and 1927 is ‘vintage,’ regardless of style.”

This means that “vintage” currently includes everything from “American Depression glass, to mid-century Murano stemware, to well-known patterns from luxury brands like Baccarat and Saint-Louis,” the auctioneer continues. 

"For collectors, the most desirable vintage glassware has distinct period characteristics," the experts at 1stDibs add. "These period styles can be elegant, nostalgic or even playful, and add a wonderful sense of whimsy to a contemporary tabletop."

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What Should You Look for When You Go Shopping for Vintage Glassware?

Unless you are looking for a particular brand or style, Robinson says that when shopping for vintage glassware, just “follow your instincts and go for pieces with forms, colors and patterns that draw your eye.” 

She also recommends looking for a manufacturer’s mark on the bottom of the glass, especially if you want to know whether you’re buying something that has become particularly valuable.

“A mark gives clues on the history of the piece and its potential value,” she says. “Also look for damage, as a chip, crack or restoration can impact value and usability.”

You also have to be aware of whether the glassware is safe, especially if you are looking to drink from the glasses, rather than just collect them.

"Another important consideration [for] vintage glassware is its material constitution, particularly if purchasing for functional use," 1stDibs's experts explain. "Prior to the 1980s, lead was often used in glassware, particularly crystal, to make pieces more brilliant."

Where Can You Buy Vintage Glassware?

As with anything vintage, where you shop is going to depend on the value and availability of an item. For example, you can find vintage clothes in any thrift store, but you’re unlikely to find, say, a vintage Chanel suit.

“For high-end glassware from well-known brands and manufacturers like Tiffany Studios or Lalique, bid at a reputable auction house like Heritage Auctions,” Robinson says. For serious collectors, 1stDibs also recommends Elise Abrams Antiques, a seller on the website.

For those getting into vintage glassware more casually, Robinson suggests checking out Everything But the House, Facebook Marketplace and brick-and-mortar antique, consignment and thrift shops, all of which offer wide ranges of items.

“You never know what you’ll find!” she states.

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7 Vintage Glassware Styles That Deserve To Make a Comeback

Here are classic "must-have" styles that experts recommend looking for.

1. Tiffany Studios Pastel Glassware

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“I am particularly fond of Tiffany Studios Pastel glassware, which barely makes the ‘vintage’ cut given it was produced during the 1920s,” explains Robinson. “This line featured handblown tableware and glassware in pastel shades such as aqua, pink and chartreuse that would be a welcome addition to tablescapes today.”

2. Art Deco Glassware

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“The pared-down forms of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne from the 1920s to the 1940s also deserve a second look. Glassware of this period is generally clear with simple molded or etched decorative elements,” Robinson tells Parade.

3. Streamline Moderne Glassware

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Robinson says that both Art Deco and Streamline Modern glassware “can fit in with a wide range of tableware and decorative table elements. These Walter Dorwin Teague-designed Libbey cocktail glasses are a perfect example.”

4. Gilt-Decorated Glassware

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"Colored overlay glass and gilt-decorated pieces offer such charm and whimsy, and they well deserve a comeback as the perfect accoutrements to a Maximalist interior or tabletop," say the experts at 1stDibs.

5. Colored Overlay Glassware

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On that note, the 1stDibs experts continue: "The beauty of a well-formed glassware collection is that it should include an array of styles, not just forms. Incorporating color is a great way to build depth and character on a table."

6. Vintage Coupes

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"Vintage coupes continue to captivate collectors and entertainers alike, their lasting appeal rooted in the glamour and ritual of classic cocktail culture," says the experts at 1stDibs. "Available in a remarkable range of silhouettes, colors and decorative details, antique coupes bring character and sophistication to any tablescape and make an especially elegant vessel for champagne cocktails."

7. Vintage Champagne Flutes

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"Goblets, wine glasses and champagne flutes remain among the most timeless categories of vintage and antique glassware," experts at 1stDibs tell Parade. "Their popularity stems from the exceptional craftsmanship of fine crystal stemware, whose beauty, artistry and elegance transcend fleeting design trends and continue to resonate with contemporary collectors."

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Sources:

• Samantha Robinson is the Vice President of Design at Heritage Auctions
• Experts at 1stDibs, an online marketplace for vintage and/or unique goods.

Bebe Neuwirth has spent decades winning over audiences on stage and screen, but this weekend it was an adorable rescue kitten helping her steal the spotlight.

The two-time Emmy winner, best known for playing the unforgettable Dr. Lilith Sternin on Cheers, appeared at the annual Broadway Barks adoption event in New York City on July 11, where she took the stage cradling a gray-and-white rescue kitten in her arms. The longtime animal advocate smiled as she helped spotlight adoptable pets in hopes of finding them loving homes.

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Founded in 1999 by Bernadette Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, Broadway Barks has become one of New York City's signature animal adoption events, bringing together Broadway performers, television stars and dozens of rescue organizations each summer. The event has helped countless shelter cats and dogs find permanent homes over the past quarter century.

Neuwirth has been a familiar face at Broadway Barks for years, once joking that she's the event's "designated crazy cat lady." Her commitment to animal rescue extends well beyond the annual adoption event.

Bebe Neuwirth holds a gray-and-white rescue kitten onstage during the Broadway Barks animal adoption event in New York City on July 11, 2026.

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In a 2025 interview with Catster, Neuwirth spoke warmly about her lifelong love of animals.

"I have always loved them, all of them," said the two-time Tony Award winner.

The actress also shared why Broadway Barks remains so meaningful to her after all these years.

"I love how the community comes together through our love of animals. I love the fact that it is consistently an extremely effective adoption event. So many animals find homes that day year after year. Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore are heroes," said Neuwirth.

Neuwirth currently shares her home with three rescue cats and has often spoken about the joy they bring to her life. In the same interview, she reflected on the simple moments that make pet adoption so rewarding, saying it "does a heart and soul good to be able to rescue animals, give them a safe and healthy home, and love them to pieces."

For longtime Cheers fans, seeing the beloved actress continue to champion a cause she's supported for years made her latest Broadway Barks appearance every bit as heartwarming as the kitten she held.

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Everyone strives to be good, but these four birth dates have the soul of a saint. People born on these four dates often feel too good to be true. Their saintlike purity comes from the numerological and astrological energies aligned with their birth date. Like the saints, these four birth dates are known for their unending compassion, devotion, and service-oriented attitude. They feel strongly about doing good in this world. No person, creature, or situation deters people born on these dates. However, the four birth dates each showcase their saintly goodness in different ways. What makes these four birth dates—the 7th, 9th, 11th, and 24th—saint-like? Read on to find out.

4 Birth Dates With a Soul of a Saint

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Born on the 7th: Reflective & Wise

Introspective saints are born on the 7th. Having this birth date means embodying the wise and profound energy of 7. Numerologists believe that those born on the 7th are more spiritually attuned than most, because they spend more time alone. Saints are known for their rare connection with spirit, which comes from being reflective. Those born on the 7th aren’t afraid to go deep on their own to not only hear their inner voice but to listen to what spirit or God has to say. Being reflective grants them infinite wisdom that transcends their physical age. People know they can seek out this birth date for sage yet compassionate advice and guidance. Only those with the souls of saints have such a profound depth.

Born on the 9th: A True Humanitarian 

Saints care very deeply for the less fortunate. They’re true humanitarians, much like those born on the 9th. According to numerology, this birth date aligns with the selflessness and empathy of 9. Numerologists believe that 9 represents a higher consciousness, so those born on the 9th have incredible insight. They don’t judge or criticize others because they know that there’s always more than what meets the eye. Having a higher consciousness drives them to do good. Given that action-oriented Mars also guides this birth date, there’s nothing these individuals won’t do to help someone else. They always go the distance, be it giving the shirt off their back or committing to a life of serving others. 

Born on the 11th: Brave & Compassionate 

Embodying the soul of a saint isn’t easy, but individuals born on the 11th take it in stride. Their birth date is aligned with courageous 1 and sensitive 2, so they’re deeply attuned with everyone’s thoughts and feelings. Unlike others who don’t know what to do, people born on the 11th immediately spring into action the moment they sense something is off. Their compassion is intuitive. People born on this date aren’t afraid to do something if it means bringing comfort and happiness to someone else. It doesn’t matter if the other is a loved one or stranger; if another person is hurting, they’re hurting. They’re deeply considerate individuals who want to ease other people’s sorrows. 

Born on the 24th: The Friend to All

Having the soul of a saint means being kind to all living creatures. People born on the 24th embody this quality, because they align with the numerological energies of 2, 4, and 6. People born on this date are determined to bring harmony, love, and peace to everyone around them. It doesn’t matter if the person who needs help is a loved one or stranger. They will make it their life’s mission to create a safe space for anyone who crosses their path. Unsurprisingly, people born on the 24th tend to create community wherever they go. Their ability to bring people together creates a positive ripple effect. Individuals with this birth date know they can count on their network to continue doing good.

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Lamps do a lot more than simply brighten a room these days. The best designs also act as decor, helping define the style and atmosphere of a space. Even better are options that let you adjust the lighting to suit different situations, since reading a book, hosting friends, and winding down for the night all call for different levels of brightness. When you find a lamp that delivers on style, function, and value, it's worth paying attention to.

One standout option is the Wio Mio Industrial Glass Shade Floor Lamp. Right now, it's on sale for up to 40% off on Amazon, bringing the price down from $50 to just $30. For a statement-making floor lamp with customizable lighting features, that's a hard deal to ignore.

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Standing 66 inches tall with a 14-inch-deep by 10-inch-wide footprint, this lamp offers a substantial presence without taking over your space. It features a reinforced base designed for added stability, making it a smart choice for homes with kids, pets, or high-traffic areas. The sturdy construction helps prevent accidental tipping while maintaining a sleek, streamlined look.

The lamp is available in four finishes — black, nickel, bronze, and gold — making it easy to coordinate with a variety of decor styles. Its metal frame is paired with a clear glass shade that creates a clean, airy look while allowing the light to shine through beautifully. The design strikes a nice balance between industrial, farmhouse, and modern minimalist aesthetics.

The upgraded glass shade isn't just stylish; it also helps create a warm, inviting glow. The transparent finish softens the light without dulling it, making the lamp equally suited for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, or reading corners. It's an easy way to add both ambiance and visual interest to a room.

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If there were a pill that could lower your chances of getting cancer by 30%, would you take it? Surely, pharmaceutical companies would jump at the opportunity to sell it. Fortunately, you can reap the benefits of this hypothetical drug without taking any medication at all. According to scientific research, you can lower your risk of cancer by between 30 and 40% by maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. 

“Diet is one of the modifiable factors we can control,” Dr. Mark Ashamalla, MD, the chief of radiation oncology at Episcopal Health Services, tells Parade. Even though diet can play a role in lowering the risk of cancer, Dr. Ashamalla emphasizes that that doesn’t mean you should obsess over everything you eat and drink. What you consume the majority of the time matters much more than what you have on special occasions. 

“Diet can play a meaningful role in cancer risk, but cancer is not caused by one food or one condiment. Risk develops over time and is influenced by many factors, including genetics, age, tobacco use, alcohol use, weight, physical activity (or lack thereof), environmental exposures and overall diet,” he says.

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Dr. Avishek Kumar, MD, an oncologist and lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force Reserve serving as a flight surgeon, agrees. “Diet matters a lot, but not because one food magically causes or prevents cancer,” he says. “The way I explain it to patients is simple: cancer prevention is rarely about one perfect meal. It is about the habits you repeat for years.”

You likely know the general guidelines of eating healthy: Focusing primarily on whole food sources that are minimally processed and minimizing ultra-processed foods high in sugar or sodium. But condiments are likely an area that you haven’t given much thought to. There’s one condiment in particular that you want to avoid using regularly because it can increase the risk of cancer.

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General Dietary Advice for Lowering Your Risk of Cancer

As an oncologist, patients regularly ask Dr. Kumar for advice about how to lower their risk of cancer through what they eat. “I would keep it simple: Eat more real food and less highly processed food. That means more vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts, fish and lean proteins. It also means cutting back on processed meats, excess alcohol, sugary drinks and foods loaded with added sugar,” he tells Parade.

This dietary advice is backed by a wealth of scientific research. Scientific studies have repeatedly shown that following a Mediterranean diet-style of eating (as Dr. Kumar has outlined) is associated with a lower risk of cancer. 

In terms of what foods to avoid, both oncologists recommend limiting processed meats, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages. They also recommend eating red meat in moderation.

Additionally, it’s important to maintain a healthy weight. “Excess body weight is linked to increased risk of cancers, such as breast cancer after menopause, colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer and others,” Dr. Ashamalla explains.

Here’s what you don’t need to do, according to both oncologists: Any extreme diet, detox, cleanse or taking a supplement that promises a lower risk of cancer. “My general advice is not to focus on fear or perfection, but on patterns,” Dr. Ashamalla says.

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The Condiment That Can Raise Your Risk of Cancer if Consumed Regularly

While it’s not necessary to obsess over every food choice, it’s also important to understand the risk of anything you consume on a regular basis—even if it’s something as small as a condiment you put on your food. “Small choices do not feel dramatic at the moment, but they add up,” Dr. Kumar says.

One condiment that he avoids is processed-meat-based toppings, such as bacon bits, bacon jam or bacon-based spreads. “The reason is not that one serving is dangerous. The concern is repeated, long-term intake of processed meats. Processed meat has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as carcinogenic to humans, with the strongest evidence linking it to colorectal cancer,” he says.

Dr. Kumar explains that when processed meats that have been preserved by smoking, curing, salting or adding preservatives are eaten regularly, they can increase the risk of cancer because they contain nitrites and nitrates, which may form compounds in the body that can damage cells. “A small amount once in a while is okay and is different from making processed meats a regular part of the diet,” he says.

Besides processed-meat-based toppings like bacon jam, another condiment you may want to minimize to lower your risk of cancer is sugar-heavy barbecue sauce. “A lot of barbecue sauces are basically sweetened syrup with a smoky flavor. Many contain added sugar, corn syrup or high-fructose corn syrup near the top of the ingredient list. One spoonful is not the issue. The issue is when sugary condiments become part of a daily pattern of high-sugar, ultra-processed eating,” Dr. Kumar says.

He explains that too much added sugar over time can increase the risk of weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. And obesity and inflammation are linked to a higher risk of several cancers, including breast, colon, endometrial, pancreatic, liver and kidney cancers.

“Barbecue sauce also often shows up next to processed meats or heavily charred meats, which is another reason I would not put it in the ‘everyday condiment’ category. My concern is not the occasional summer barbecue. My concern is the long-term habit,” he says.

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Healthier Alternatives

There are plenty of healthier ways to flavor your food than using bacon jam or sugar-filled barbecue sauce. If it’s a smoky or savory flavor you’re after, Dr. Ashamalla recommends smoked paprika, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, olives, herbs, garlic or a homemade yogurt-based or vinegar-based sauce. 

Dr. Kumar says that other healthier condiment options include mustard, fresh salsa, chimichurri, hummus, tzatziki or a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing.

While choosing one of these condiment choices may seem like a small action, both oncologists say that the benefits compound over time when it’s done regularly.

“The benefit comes from cutting back on added sugar and extra calories, which can help support a healthier weight and better metabolic health over time. That is where the cancer-risk connection matters,” Dr. Kumar says.

Dr. Ashamalla adds to this, saying, “Over time, these small substitutions can support a healthier weight, better gut health and a more cancer-preventive eating pattern.”

Remember, the goal of eating with cancer prevention in mind isn’t to obsess about everything on your plate. “Cancer prevention is about the big picture,” Dr. Ashamalla says. “The foods we choose every day do matter. It’s all about small, consistent changes. Less processed meat, less added sugar, more plants, more fiber and less alcohol. This can add up over time in a beneficial way.”

They’re wise words to keep in mind as you celebrate summer with cookouts and barbecues—and to keep putting into practice well after summer ends too.

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Sources

• Donaldson, M. S. (2004). Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet. Nutrition Journal. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-3-19.
• Dr. Mark Ashamalla, MD, chief of radiation oncology at Episcopal Health Services.
• Dr. Avishek Kumar, MD, oncologist and lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve serving as a flight surgeon.
• Chiara Mentella, M., Scaldaferri, F., Ricci, C., et al. (2019). Cancer and the Mediterranean Diet: A Review.Nutrients. 11(9):2059.
• IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat. International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Oh, the '90s — a time when bucket hats, JNCO jeans, and gloriously cheesy TV ruled the world.

In the world of sports, however, there was one NBA player who was not only an enigma, but ultimately a Hall-of-Fame player, yet he's arguably more known for his off-the-court antics than 5 championship rings.

Playing the field, so to speak, with high-profile relationships with Madonna, Vivica A. Fox, and most notably Baywatch babe Carmen Electra, the man known as "The Worm" may have sported neon-green hair, but is actually very humble behind closed doors.

'He Threw a Mattress on the Floor': Carmen Electra Opens Up On Marriage to the NBA's Most Misunderstood Player

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In one of Hollywood's classic blink-and-you 'll-miss-it marriages, Electra and Dennis Rodman lasted all of 9 days after eloping in Vegas — the city he once notoriously visited instead of practicing with fellow famous Hall-of-Fame teammates like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

But their marriage wasn't defined solely by red carpet appearances and late-night ragers on The Strip.

Per Basketball Network, Electra peeled back the curtain on her now ex-husband's humble side — one shaped by a difficult childhood in which a Dallas family took him in and helped provide the support he needed during his teenage years, even working as a janitor at DFW Airport.

After playing college ball at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1986 before becoming known for his tattoos, wild hairdos, and dating life while internally battling "imposter syndrome", unsure if he belonged on basketball's biggest stage.

No one could've predicted the level of fame he would see — and never shy away from with his $27 million career earnings.

Within his own four walls was anything but glamorous according to his famous ex-wife, who said, "Dennis was very humble. He had a small house and a truck. There was a couch in the living room. He threw a mattress on the floor, and that’s where we slept."

Nowadays, Rodman largely stays out of the public eye, with a few rare exceptions endorsing various products and openly trying to repair his strained relationship with his daughter, soccer star Trinity Rodman, while Electra remains a familiar face, acting and modeling.

Mick Jagger has spent six decades crafting his words on record. When Elon Musk was named in a lyric on the Rolling Stones' new album, listeners assumed it was a jab. Jagger says they got it backward.

The Rolling Stones frontman addressed the lyric directly during a conversation on the New York Times podcast The Interview. The line appears on "Mr. Charm," a track from the band's new album Foreign Tongues, their 25th studio release and second in under three years following 2023's Hackney Diamonds. On the song, Jagger sings about wondering who he'd trust to get him into space and asking if he should trust "mad mogul Mr. Musk."

"When I wrote that, I was thinking that because of him, they were able to get those astronauts back," Jagger explained, referring to stranded NASA crew members. They were "stuck because because NASA couldn't provide the transportation" but Musk did. He said the line traces back to childhood daydreams about space travel. "When I was a kid, we used to want to go to Mars," he said, before asking himself who he'd actually trust to get him there: "Boeing? NASA? Or Mad Mogul Mr. Musk?"

Jagger pushed back on the idea that the song is hostile. "It's really a sidewinding compliment," he said, "because he was the one that I remembered was able to do that when the others couldn't." He also admitted the word choice created a problem he didn't anticipate. "Mogul doesn't always go down well," he said. "No one likes a mogul." Musk isn't the only target on Foreign Tongues either. Elsewhere on the record, Jagger takes aim at unnamed billionaires "scuttling, scrambling to their bolt holes in the sky" and "dirty rat autocrats," proof that the political streak on this album runs wider than one line about one man.

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The same conversation cleared up a decades-old mystery closer to home. Asked about his uncredited backing vocals on Carly Simon's "You're So Vain," Jagger seemed almost bewildered that fans ever thought the 1972 hit was about him. "Why would it be about me when I'm singing on it?" he said. He recalled getting the call from producer Richard Perry, a story Simon has also told over the years, and said he simply enjoyed the work. "I love doing those sort of things, especially with a female," he said. "I'm louder than her on some of it." Jagger has never publicly commented on the session before, making the admission a small piece of pop history finally filled in more than fifty years after the song became a number one hit.

Jagger also weighed in on the band's future, saying he has "doubt" about whether the Rolling Stones will tour again but still hopes to. At 82, with Foreign Tongues arriving as a record largely built on love, aging and a handful of pointed lines about power, Jagger's Musk line stands out as one of its more unexpected footnotes. The confusion around it, he suggested, comes down to listeners hearing one name and stopping there. "You're only listening to Musk," he said. "That's all you hear."

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If you’ve ever peeked inside my fridge, you’ve probably noticed one thing: There are always lemons waiting to be used. I love them in every form imaginable. A squeeze of fresh juice brightens roasted vegetables, grilled seafood and almost anything deep-fried. Finely grated zest makes cookies, cakes and muffins taste fresher. A lemon wedge in my sparkling water is my favorite way to make an ordinary afternoon drink feel a little more special. (I fell in love with Limoncello in Sorrento decades ago—and I even gravitate toward lemon-scented cleaning products. Yep, I’m a lemon lover.)

Lemons make almost everything taste more vibrant. They’re equal parts pantry staple and secret weapon, capable of balancing richness, enhancing sweetness and adding just enough acidity to keep every bite interesting. So when I started seeing TikTok creators freezing whole lemons before grating them into pasta, I was immediately intrigued.

The idea sounded almost too simple. Instead of zesting and juicing a fresh lemon, the recipe calls for freezing the entire fruit overnight and using a box grater or microplane to grate the zest, flesh and even the pith into a buttery Parmesan sauce. Fans claim the frozen lemon is easier to grate, creates an extra-fragrant finish and makes better use of the whole fruit.

It turns out there’s actually some food science behind the trend. According to food scientist Ed McCormick, freezing the fruit “acts almost like a mechanical preparation step,” breaking down the lemon’s cell structure so more of its juice, aromatic oils, pulp and zest are released together when grated.

So, as someone who’s always looking for another excuse to cook with lemons, I had to know whether this clever twist worked or if it was simply another viral food hack destined to fade away. Here's what I learned.

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What Is the Viral TikTok Frozen Lemon Pasta Trend?

Frozen lemon pasta is TikTok’s take on pasta al limone, a classic Italian dish known for its deceptively simple combination of pasta, lemon, butter and cheese. Traditional recipes typically rely on freshly grated lemon zest and juice to add bright, citrusy flavor to a silky sauce made by emulsifying butter, Parmesan and starchy pasta water. The result is light yet rich, with the lemon balancing the creaminess of the cheese and butter rather than overpowering it.

The viral version keeps those same core elements but adds one unexpected technique: freezing the whole lemon overnight. Then you grate the frozen fruit—the zest, pith and flesh—which creates delicate, fluffy shavings that melt into the hot pasta. Fans say freezing the lemon makes it easier to grate, releases more fragrant citrus oils and lets you use more of the fruit instead of just the zest. It gives the classic pasta a fresh twist while keeping the simple, comforting appeal that makes pasta al limone so beloved.

According to McCormick, freezing ruptures some of the lemon’s plant cells, allowing “juice, aromatic oils, pulp and fine zest particles” to be released together as you grate it. That creates a more layered flavor profile than zesting and juicing separately, while helping distribute the lemon’s aromatic oils more evenly throughout the dish.

He notes that freezing doesn’t chemically change the lemon; it simply changes how its flavor compounds are released.

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Ingredients and Tools Needed for This Dish

Here's what you should grab before trying it at home.

Ingredients

• 1 large unwaxed lemon, frozen solid (overnight)
• 1 pound long pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine or bucatini (basically spaghetti with a hole in it)
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
• 6 to 8 tablespoons) finely grated Parmesan cheese (I used about ½ cup—I usually measure cheese with my heart), plus more for serving
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• About 1 cup reserved pasta water
• Salt

Tools

• Large pot
• Mixing bowl
• Box grater or microplane
• Tongs
• Measuring cup

How To Make the Frozen Lemon Pasta Recipe

Wash and thoroughly dry the lemon, then freeze it overnight.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Return the drained pasta to the pot.

While the pasta cooks, grate about two-thirds of the frozen lemon—zest, flesh and a small amount of the pith—directly into a bowl.

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Grate the butter into the same bowl (or cut it into small pieces). Add the Parmesan and several grinds of black pepper.

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Add the lemon-butter-cheese mixture and about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the cooked pasta. Toss until the butter and cheese melt and form a smooth sauce. Add more pasta water, a splash at a time, until the pasta is evenly coated.

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Taste and adjust with more black pepper, Parmesan or grated frozen lemon, if desired. Serve immediately.

Alternatively, you could grate the lemon into a large heat-safe bowl and toss the whole dish in the bowl rather than the pot.

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Frozen Lemon Pasta: My Honest Review

This technique won me over almost immediately. The lemon grated much more easily than I expected, producing light, fluffy shavings that practically melted into the hot pasta. The aroma alone was enough to make the recipe feel promising.

After tasting the finished dish, I understood why. Instead of getting occasional bursts of lemon zest, the sauce had a citrus flavor woven throughout. That’s exactly what McCormick says should happen: Freezing helps distribute the lemon’s juice, pulp and aromatic oils more evenly, while the tiny grated particles melt into the sauce for a more integrated flavor.

The only thing I’d change is how much lemon to use. While the recipe calls for about two-thirds of the fruit, I’d encourage anyone making it for the first time to start with less and add more as needed. Not everyone loves lemon as much as I do.

Also, the presence of the pith does make this dish slightly more bitter than traditional pasta al limone. Next time I would add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt or more cheese to counteract the bitterness.

Overall, though, I’d absolutely make this again. It’s a simple weeknight dinner that feels surprisingly elegant, and it’s proof that not every viral recipe is all style and no substance.

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Pros and Cons of the Frozen Lemon Technique

Here's what to consider, based on my experience using this method.

Pros

• Makes the lemon easy to grate into delicate, fluffy shavings.
• Distributes the lemon’s juice, pulp and aromatic oils more evenly throughout the sauce for a more integrated citrus flavor.
• Creates an intensely fresh citrus aroma.
• Uses more of the fruit instead of just the zest (less food waste is always a good thing)
• Comes together in about 20 minutes with pantry staples.
• Gives classic pasta al limone a fun, modern twist.

Cons

• Requires freezing the lemon overnight, which means you need to plan ahead.
• Works best with unwaxed, thin-skinned lemons because too much pith can make the dish bitter.

3 More Ways To Use Grated Frozen Lemons

• Sprinkle it over roasted vegetables. A light grating over asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts or potatoes adds brightness without making the roasted vegetables soggy (the way lemon juice can).
• Stir it into baked goods. Mix grated frozen lemon into muffin, scone or quick bread batter. Or fold it into whipped cream or buttercream for an extra burst of citrus before frosting a cake.
• Finish seafood. Instead of serving lemon wedges on the side, grate a little frozen lemon over grilled salmon or shrimp just before serving for fresh citrus flavor in every bite.

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If you’ve been glued to the television screen watching the historic, three-country spectacle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfold over the last few weeks, you already know the energy across the continent is completely unmatched. Right now, 16 iconic host cities are welcoming millions of global fans, turning the tournament into a vibrant, month-long summer festival of culture, color, and jaw-dropping soccer.

Naturally, everyone is trying to capture a piece of the magic for their feeds. But if you had to guess which stadium is generating the absolute highest level of photo-sharing obsession online, your mind might instantly wander to the ultra-modern architectural domes of Los Angeles, the massive stadium bowls of Texas, or the legendary historic pitches of Mexico City.

As it turns out, the ultimate photo darling of the tournament is hiding right in the pine forests of Foxborough, Massachusetts.

A new June 2026 data index released by gaming studio Galaxsys tracked global search volumes, YouTube visibility, and social media data to score which tournament venues are generating the biggest online buzz. When the digital dust settled, Gillette Stadium (temporarily rebranded as Boston Stadium for the tournament) locked down the number-one spot as the most Instagrammable venue of the entire World Cup.

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The stadium’s official Instagram handle has already amassed a staggering 640,000 followers, with fans uploading more than 253,000 photos under the stadium’s hashtag. But the metric that truly sets New England apart is its massive 18.45% engagement rate.

Essentially, nearly one in five followers are actively reacting to, liking, and sharing content coming out of the venue—a level of crowd-powered online community that no other stadium in North America comes close to matching.

It makes perfect sense when you look at the tournament schedule. Boston was handed a premier lineup of seven high-stakes matches, culminating right now in today's blockbuster July 9 Quarter-final showdown where Kylian Mbappé and a fearsome French squad are fighting Morocco for a spot in the final four. Combine that level of elite, win-or-go-home soccer with the open-air, scenic New England summer sky, and you have a total goldmine for perfect fan photos.

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While Foxborough is wearing the crown for social media engagement, a few other iconic venues across the continent are pulling in massive numbers in their own unique ways:

• MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey): If Gillette is the king of the camera roll, MetLife is the undisputed king of the search bar. Because the stadium is set to host the highly anticipated World Cup Final on July 19, the 87,200-seat venue is getting looked up a massive 7.8 million times a month by fans desperate to find a way into the ultimate match.
• SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles): For pure cinematic scale, Southern California takes the prize. The stunning, high-tech venue leads the entire tournament in broad online visibility, racking up nearly 23,000 dedicated YouTube videos of fans celebrating goals underneath its sweeping canopy roof.
• Estadio Azteca (Mexico City): As the oldest and most historic venue in the competition, Azteca is proving that vintage charm is a massive hit with the modern crowd. It has become a total YouTube sensation with over 30,000 videos dedicated to its legendary atmosphere, and it holds the title of the most reviewed venue on Google with over 84,000 ratings from fans who have stood inside its historic walls.
• AT&T Stadium (Dallas): Rounding out the top five, the massive 93,000-seat home of the Cowboys is hosting more individual tournament games than any other venue (nine in total), pushing its monthly search volume past 4 million as hundreds of thousands of travelers navigate their way into the heart of Texas.

Whether you're lucky enough to be sitting in the stands for today's big match in Massachusetts or simply following the tournament's final stretch from your couch, the numbers prove that the spirit of the game is fully alive online.

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The Australian music community is mourning the loss of Andy Bickers, the longtime saxophonist whose powerful performances helped shape Cold Chisel's live sound for more than three decades. He was 56. Cold Chisel announced Bickers' death on Friday, sharing that he passed away following a battle with cancer.

"Our much-loved sax player of more than 30 years, Andy Bickers, passed away this morning after a hard-fought battle with cancer," the band wrote in a statement shared on Instagram. Calling him "our brother," the group remembered Bickers as "an incredible musician" whose unforgettable performances on songs including "Rising Sun," "Saturday Night" and "My Baby" became an integral part of the band's live shows. "Our hearts break for his wife Lisa and his son Rudy," the statement continued.

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Frontman Jimmy Barnes, who first worked with Bickers before he joined Cold Chisel's touring lineup, also paid tribute. "We were friends not only because he was a great player, but he was funny, intelligent and, most importantly, he was a good man," Barnes wrote. "Lots of love to Lisa and Rudy. You will be sadly missed, Andy."

Fellow Australian music icon Iva Davies of ICEHOUSE reflected on performing alongside Bickers just weeks before his passing. "Andy was a consummate musician," Davies wrote, praising the many artists he collaborated with throughout his career and the musicians he inspired and mentored. "He will be truly missed by all of us."

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Bickers built a remarkable career after relocating to Australia, where he became one of the country's most sought-after touring and session musicians. Beyond his decades with Cold Chisel, he performed with artists including Midnight Oil, Silverchair, the Eagles, Don Henley, Diesel, You Am I, Hoodoo Gurus, and many others.

Midnight Oil also honored Bickers on social media, noting that one of his final performances came at the 2026 APRA Awards, where he led the brass section during a tribute to drummer Rob Hirst.