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Before a single episode of the new The Vampire Lestat season had aired on AMC, the show had already done something television almost never attempts. It made its fans feel like they were living inside the fiction.

On June 2, five days before the Season 3 premiere, AMC took over the Beacon Theatre in New York City for a one-night-only event billed as the final stop on Lestat's world tour. Fans who had scored complimentary tickets through an online lottery arrived to find the venue transformed into something between a prestige television premiere and a genuine rock concert. The cast sat in the audience alongside fans and press. After a screening of the new premiere episode, Sam Reid, fully in character as Lestat de Lioncourt, walked onstage and performed a 30-minute live set.

What followed has been described by everyone who was there in terms that go well beyond the usual superlatives of entertainment coverage. The TV Cave called it 'the best screening I have ever attended.' Bloody Disgusting wrote that Reid fed off the crowd's energy in a way that was 'a perfect distillation of the series' thoughtful relationship with its audience.' The Wrap reported that the theater's 2,894 seats were not enough; fans had traveled from Boston and Philadelphia just to be in the room, and hundreds more stood outside without tickets, unwilling to leave.

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Reid had thought carefully about the strange meta-quality of the night. He told IndieWire beforehand, 'Lestat has a TV show, and then he also has a band. So if he's out in the real world, this is him promoting his TV show, but also, this is his band.' Series composer Daniel Hart (who wrote all the original music Lestat performs on screen this season) played onstage alongside Reid, making the night as much a genuine concert as a promotional event.

Review embargoes lifted the same day as the concert, and the numbers came in alongside the cheers: The Vampire Lestat debuted at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Sam Reid's performance as the season's driving force. The Wrap's Kayleigh Donaldson called it 'a striking and nervy piece of work that goes there over and over again.' RogerEbert.com's Sherin Nicole wrote that it was 'both wicked and charming while remaining unrepentantly dangerous.' Screen Rant's Nick Bythrow called it one of the best seasons of television in 2026.

The series, based on Anne Rice's novel and originally titled Interview With the Vampire when it debuted on AMC in 2022, has now logged a 99% critical average across all three of its seasons, a consistency that almost no prestige cable drama has matched. Season 3 carries a new title, again drawn from Anne Rice's second Vampire Chronicles novel, highlighting a shift in the show. This is Lestat's story now, and judging by June 2 at the Beacon, he already owns it.

The Vampire Lestat airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

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With spring cleaning season winding down fast, it's the perfect time to upgrade your storage essentials. If you're looking for an easy and stylish way to declutter your space, Walmart's top-rated Homfa Bathroom Cabinet ticks all the right boxes. It features multiple tiers of adjustable shelving and a simple, modern design that's versatile enough to complement any home. 

Originally $115, the versatile two-door cabinet is now on sale for just $65. It comes in a classic all-white colorway accented with black knobs, making it neutral enough to easily blend in with a range of decor from farmhouse to minimalist. 

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At 22.8 inches long, 11.6 inches wide, and 31.7 inches high, the cabinet is just the right size to help you make the most of your space, whether you're using it as bathroom or laundry storage, a kitchen pantry, an entryway table, or an accent piece in your living room. It features two adjustable shelves that are sturdy enough to hold towels, toiletries, shoes, snacks, spice jars, and more. The double doors keep your items tucked away and secure, while the round knobs allow for effortless opening and closing. 

Made from high-quality medium-density fiberboard, the cabinet is waterproof, heat-resistant, and peel-resistant, so you can easily swap out or reorganize your items as necessary without having to worry about scratches or nicks. It comes with all of the required hardware and detailed setup instructions, making assembly simple and hassle-free. 

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Make this year's spring organizing a little easier, and add some stylish storage space to your home with this versatile two-door cabinet. Grab one while it's still on flash sale for just $65 at Walmart.

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The Today show has long prided itself on feeling like a family. And according to Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager, that sense of closeness has only deepened as Savannah Guthrienavigates one of the most difficult things someone could experience.

In a new interview with Page Six shared on Sunday, June 7, Jones opened up about how the show's hosts have rallied around Guthrie following the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

"We're going to rally around our sister," Jones said. "She rallied around me. We know how to do that here."

Bush Hager shared a similar message, saying, "[Savannah's] heart is broken and we love her."

The pair explained that supporting Savannah has remained their focus as she continues navigating life without her mother. "If our sister's heart is broken, ours is too," Bush Hager said. 

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The television personality also dismissed the idea that Savannah's experience had caused her to become more fearful about her own family. "No, because we're worried about one person only," Bush Hager said.

"When Sheinelle was going through what she was going through, we weren't thinking, 'What if this happened to us?' We were worried about our sister. [It was,] 'Who has the kids? Can we send food? How can we help?'" she continued, referencing the heartbreaking loss of Jones’ husband Uche Ojeh, who passed away in May 2025 after a battle with glioblastoma.

And for Jones, the support system among the Today team is something special, and something she’ll always cherish.. "When I sit down, I don't have to worry," she said. "I think the good lord does what He does."

Nancy mysteriously disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1, prompting Savannah to step away from portions of her Today responsibilities while focusing on her family. In the months since, friends, colleagues, and viewers have continued to rally around the longtime anchor as the search efforts continue. Savannah returned to Today back in April.

As of now, Nancy is still missing, and a $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to her discovery.

In 1985, four women sharing a house in Miami became one of television's most beloved groups of friends.

More than 40 years later, fans are getting a chance to revisit some of the sitcom's most memorable moments as MeTV launches its month-long "Golden Girls of Summer" programming event beginning Monday, June 8.

The special event will spotlight a different member of the household each week, featuring curated episodes centered on Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia. The themed programming will air during MeTV's regular Golden Girls lineup and will continue through June 30.

The celebration begins with Best of Dorothy Week from June 8 through June 12, featuring episodes that highlight the sharp-witted former teacher played by Bea Arthur. The following week shifts focus to Rose Nylund, portrayed by Betty White, before turning to Blanche Devereaux, played by Rue McClanahan, and finally Sophia Petrillo, portrayed by Estelle Getty.

According to MeTV, the event will feature specially selected episodes celebrating each character's most memorable storylines.

A Lasting Television Legacy

Over its seven-season run, The Golden Girls earned 68 Emmy nominations and won 11 awards. The sitcom became known for blending sharp comedy with storylines about aging, family relationships, grief, mental health and other subjects that network television rarely explored at the time.

Decades after its finale aired, the series remains one of television's most enduring comedies, continuing to attract new viewers while remaining a favorite comfort watch for longtime fans.

MeTV's month-long event gives viewers a chance to revisit some of the show's most memorable episodes while celebrating each of the four women who made the series a classic.

Full 'Golden Girls of Summer' Schedule on MeTVDorothy Week (June 8-12)

• Monday, June 8
  9 p.m.: "Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding?" (Season 1, Episode 2)
  9:30 p.m.: "The Operation" (Season 1, Episode 18)
• Tuesday, June 9
  9 p.m.: "Forgive Me, Father" (Season 2, Episode 43)
  9:30 p.m.: "Dorothy's Prized Pupil" (Season 2, Episode 46)
• Wednesday, June 10
  9 p.m.: "Dorothy's New Friend" (Season 3, Episode 66)
  9:30 p.m.: "Comedy of Errors" (Season 5, Episode 111)
• Thursday, June 11
  9 p.m.: "Feelings" (Season 6, Episode 134)
  9:30 p.m.: "Questions and Answers" (Season 7, Episode 171)
• Friday, June 12
  9 p.m.: "One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (Part 1)" (Season 7, Episode 179)
  9:30 p.m.: "One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (Part 2)" (Season 7, Episode 180)

Rose Week (June 15-19)

• Monday, June 15
  9 p.m.: "The Break-In" (Season 1, Episode 8)
  9:30 p.m.: "In a Bed of Rose's" (Season 1, Episode 15)
• Tuesday, June 16
  9 p.m.: "It's a Miserable Life" (Season 2, Episode 29)
  9:30 p.m.: "Bringing Up Baby" (Season 3, Episode 54)
• Wednesday, June 17
  9 p.m.: "Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself" (Season 3, Episode 56)
  9:30 p.m.: "Yokel Hero" (Season 4, Episode 80)
• Thursday, June 18
  9 p.m.: "High Anxiety" (Season 4, Episode 96)
  9:30 p.m.: "Rose Fights Back" (Season 5, Episode 106)
• Friday, June 19
  9 p.m.: "Once, in St. Olaf" (Season 6, Episode 130)
  9:30 p.m.: "Hey, Look Me Over" (Season 7, Episode 155)

Blanche Week (June 22-26)

• Monday, June 22
  9 p.m.: "Second Motherhood" (Season 1, Episode 19)
  9:30 p.m.: "End of the Curse" (Season 2, Episode 26)
• Tuesday, June 23
  9 p.m.: "Joust Between Friends" (Season 2, Episode 34)
  9:30 p.m.: "The Actor" (Season 2, Episode 39)
• Wednesday, June 24
  9 p.m.: "The One That Got Away" (Season 4, Episode 79)
  9:30 p.m.: "Scared Straight" (Season 4, Episode 85)
• Thursday, June 25
  9 p.m.: "That Old Feeling" (Season 5, Episode 110)
  9:30 p.m.: "Triple Play" (Season 5, Episode 117)
• Friday, June 26
  9 p.m.: "Mrs. George Devereaux" (Season 6, Episode 137)
  9:30 p.m.: "The Case of the Libertine Belle" (Season 7, Episode 156)

Sophia Week (June 29-30)

• Monday, June 29
  9 p.m.: "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara" (Season 2, Episode 44)
  9:30 p.m.: "Old Friends" (Season 3, Episode 52)
• Tuesday, June 30
  9 p.m.: "Larceny and Old Lace" (Season 3, Episode 72)
  9:30 p.m.: "Yes, We Have No Havanas" (Season 4, Episode 77)

Editor's Note: MeTV has announced Sophia Week as running June 29-30, but has not yet released episode information beyond June 30. This article will be updated when additional episodes are announced.

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Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at a central London pub last night to test fans on his own filmography.

Friday night, the iconic director made a guest appearance at a bar trivia event hosted by film critic Ali Plumb in Soho. The director was accompanied by Euphoria actor Colman Domingo, who stars in his latest movie, Disclosure Day.

Steven Spielberg showed up to a "Spielberg Trivia" night in a London pub, took over as quizmaster, and hung out drinking Guiness 🔥 insanely cool pic.twitter.com/zDCBYsrJh0

— Todd Spence (@Todd_Spence) June 6, 2026

The co-owner of the pub The Devonshire, Oisín Rogers, told the BBC that Spielberg said he had a "lovely time" and "really enjoyed" his Guinness. Clips from the event show the Saving Private Ryan director in good spirits, laughing down the microphone as he discussed his new science fiction film.

“I hosted a Steven Spielberg pub quiz, and Steven Spielberg turned up. Yep, I know, I truly, fully know,” Ali Plumb, who works as the film critic for BBC Radio 1, wrote on his social media.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: (L to R) Steven Spielberg and Colman Domingo surprise a pub quiz in celebration of their upcoming film "Disclosure Day" hosted by Ali Plumb (L) at The Devonshire on June 5, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Universal Pictures UK)

Spielberg has recently been in London promoting his new movie, which also co-stars Colin Firth, Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor. The film follows a meteorologist and a cybersecurity expert who uncover a long-running extraterrestrial cover-up, which causes them to be pursued by governments and powerful corporations.

Disclosure Day is Spielberg’s first feature film in four years, his Oscar-winning semi-autobiographical movie The Fabelmans. Fans are especially excited as it marks a return to sci-fi for the director who became a household name for directing E.T and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

During the promotional run for the film, Spielberg admitted that making so many films about aliens had changed his perspective on life beyond humanity. “I’ve been a believer since I made ‘Close Encounters’ 50 years ago,” Spielberg said. “But I would always say: Until I’ve seen a UAP or a UFO with my own eyes, I’m not going to categorically state that life from out there has come here.”

“But I’ve changed that,” he added. “I’m now willing to change my mind because of the circumstantial evidence which is overwhelming,” he told Associated Press.

The film has been earning early rave reviews, with critics dubbing it Spielberg’s “best film in 20 years”. Disclosure Day is in theaters across the United States on June 12, 2026.

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Mayim Bialik is opening up about what she describes as a “nightmare” experience marked by severe and unexpected side effects.

In a candid essay, the Big Bang Theory star, 50, detailed a series of symptoms she says left her struggling with day-to-day activities, including intense gastrointestinal distress and fatigue. Bialik is one of the many people who suffered from unbearable side effects after just one dose of a GLP-1.

"I took one shot of the lowest dose of a synthetic GLP-1, and to say I had an adverse reaction would be somewhat of an understatement," Bialik wrote in an essay for The Free Press. "Explosive, uncontrollable diarrhea. Sulfur burps so violent they left me afraid to open my mouth in public. Sneezing attacks every time I tried to eat or drink—which apparently has a name, snatiation. Cramping. Bloating. Full-body aching, as though I had the flu. And an inability to keep down even small sips of water without sprinting to the bathroom with yet more explosive diarrhea. More than three times, I didn’t make it."

The actress said she was advised by several doctors to try a GLP-1 as a way to manage the side effects of Graves’ disease, which she's had for more than two decades. However, she was forced to discontinue the medication after experiencing these symptoms.

"What followed was closer to an allergic reaction—the kind I once had to an antibiotic for a sinus infection, which led me to soil myself without warning and cancel a camping trip to spend the weekend on the toilet. This was that, but for three days," Bialik continued.

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The former Jeopardy! host said that some of the symptoms, though relatively common according to her doctor, stayed with her for "weeks." Her doctor explained that some of her other medications may have caused her to have a more "dramatic" reaction. Needless to say, it wasn't what Bialik was going for, even though she did end up losing a bit of weight.

Bialik, who is best known for her role as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, is still keeping busy now seven years since the series ended. She was the star of Call Me Kat for three seasons—until the series was cancelled in 2023. She has done a few other projects, most recently starring in Father Mother Sister Brother, which was released in 2025.

A song released during the mid-1970s is helping Queen reach new chart milestones in 2026. 

The legendary British band's compilation album Greatest Hits currently sits at No. 37 on the Billboard 200, extending one of the most remarkable chart runs in music history. 

The renewed success arrives 51 years after the release of "Bohemian Rhapsody," the groundbreaking single that became Queen's first No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom and helped turn the group into global superstars.

Originally released on Oct. 31, 1975, "Bohemian Rhapsody" was unlike anything on the radio. Written by Freddie Mercury and featured on the band's fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera, the nearly six-minute song blended rock, opera, balladry and theatrical storytelling into a single recording.

Singer Freddie Mercury of Queen performs Live at the Forum on March 3, 1977 in Inglewood California.

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The ambitious track topped the Official U.K. Singles Chart for nine consecutive weeks and later became Queen's first Top 10 hit in the United States, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Today, it remains one of the most recognizable songs ever recorded and continues to drive interest in Queen's extensive catalog.

Released in October 1981, Greatest Hits collected many of Queen's most successful songs, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "We Are the Champions," "Killer Queen," "Somebody to Love" and "Another One Bites the Dust."

The compilation has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, making it Queen's bestselling album. It is also recognized as the best-selling album in U.K. history, with more than seven million copies sold and more than 1,200 weeks spent on the U.K. Albums Chart.

In the United States, the album has become one of the longest-charting releases ever. As of June 2026, Greatest Hits has logged 701 weeks on the Billboard 200.

The album previously reached a new Billboard 200 peak of No. 8 in 2020, nearly four decades after its original release. That achievement marked one of the slowest climbs into the Top 10 in chart history.

Queen's continued success reflects the band's lasting appeal across generations. Formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor, with John Deacon joining in 1971, the group became one of the biggest rock acts in the world during the 1970s and 1980s.

The band's influence extends far beyond record sales. Queen has sold an estimated 250 million to 300 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. In 2018, the group received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2025 they were honored with the Polar Music Prize.

Few songs have enjoyed the longevity of "Bohemian Rhapsody." The track was named the best British single of the previous 25 years by the British Phonographic Industry in 1977. It later entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004 and was added to the National Recording Registry in 2022.

Its popularity has repeatedly surged through film, television and digital platforms. Following Freddie Mercury's death in November 1991, the song returned to No. 1 in the United Kingdom and spent an additional five weeks atop the chart.

In 1992, its appearance in the comedy film Wayne's World sparked a major resurgence in the United States, helping the song climb to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Another wave of success arrived in 2018 with the release of the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Starring Rami Malek as Mercury, the film grossed more than $900 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing music biopic in history. The movie's success introduced Queen's music to a new generation and helped "Bohemian Rhapsody" return to the Billboard Hot 100 for a third time.

The song has also set major streaming records. In 2018, it became the most-streamed song from the 20th century. Its official music video surpassed one billion views on YouTube in 2019, making it the oldest video to reach that milestone on the platform.

In 2021, the Recording Industry Association of America certified "Bohemian Rhapsody" Diamond for 10 million combined sales and streams in the United States, making it the only song from the 1970s to earn that distinction.

As Greatest Hits continues its latest Billboard run, Queen remains proof that truly timeless music can connect with audiences long after its original release.

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Blondie legend Debbie Harry may have risen to stardom as an iconic blonde, but she looks better than ever with gray hair these days.

Harry, 80, became a music staple in the late '70s and '80s thanks to her role as lead singer of the band Blondie. With hits like "The Tide is High" and "Rapture," the beauty became one of the most desired musicians of her day. However, she hasn't exactly slowed down in the decades that followed, and she still hits the stage to perform regularly. With an exciting new role in the works, playing Pamela Anderson's mom in an upcoming film (more on that below!), the star is simply thriving as she steps into her eighties. Sporting gray hair instead of her trademark blonde, Harry looked as chic as ever alongside Celine Rattray and Constance Wu at the Happy Hours after-party at the Tribeca Festival at the Soho Grand Hotel in New York City. Bright and colorful, the music queen made it clear that she's still moving to the beat of her own drummer. Just as we hoped!

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What's Next for Debbie Harry?

While she's best known as a music icon, Harry has done her fair share of acting, with roles in David Cronenberg’s Videodrome and John Waters’ Hairspray. However, her upcoming role sounds like quite a doozie. Last month, Deadline reported that Harry will play Pamela Anderson's mother in a comedy called Maitreya that's directed by Portlandia creator Jonathan Krisel.

"Maitreya (Anderson), a rising star in the New Age Healing community who is about to head off to a conference in India when she receives a call from her estranged sister, Monica: their father is dying. Rather than stay home with him, Maitreya decides to bring her entire family – including her mother Barbara (Harry) – to the conference and put her New Age healing theories to the test (all while surreptitiously gathering material for her next book),” the description reads.

Now that sounds like a good time!

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One of the most enduring bands of the classic rock era is spending even more time on the road in 2026.

Toto has announced an expansion of its long-running Dogz of Oz Tour, adding a new slate of U.S. dates as demand for the band's live shows continues to grow.

The newly announced concerts extend a tour that has already taken the group across multiple continents and helped introduce its catalog to a new generation of listeners.

Best known for classics including "Africa," "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line," Toto has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence during the streaming era. The band announced its first 13 shows of its nOrth American tour in November 2025 and has since continued expanding its routing through the end of August 2026.

What began as a nostalgia-driven tour has evolved into a broader celebration of the band's history, with recent setlists featuring not only major radio hits but also deeper album cuts and instrumental showcases highlighting the group’s legendary musicianship.

The band’s modern resurgence has been fueled in large part by the continued popularity of "Africa," which has found new life through streaming platforms, social media, television placements and cover versions. The song's enduring appeal has introduced Toto to listeners who weren’t alive when the track first became a hit.

"As a kid, I'd always been fascinated by Africa," Toto vocalist, David Paich, told The Guardian. "I loved movies about Dr. Livingstone and missionaries. I went to an all-boys Catholic school and a lot of the teachers had done missionary work in Africa. They told me how they would bless the villagers, their Bibles, their books, their crops and, when it rained, they'd bless the rain. That's where the hook line – 'I bless the rains down in Africa' – came from."

That cross-generational popularity has translated into strong ticket sales and increasingly ambitious live productions.

The current lineup continues to balance longtime members with veteran touring musicians capable of recreating the intricate arrangements that helped make Toto one of the most respected acts in rock history.

"I'm a musician. That's what I know how to do," said Toto guitarist, Steve Lukather in a 2024 interview. "I love to play. I'm having more fun now than I ever have – or I wouldn't do it any more. Why would I do it if it was a burden to me? I could do other stuff. I'm keeping our music alive, with great players."

More than four decades after its biggest commercial successes, Toto remains a major draw on the concert circuit.

With additional U.S. dates now on the calendar, the Dogz of Oz Tour is poised to continue bringing one of rock’s most celebrated catalogs to audiences throughout 2026.

Toto 2026 Tour Dates

• July 15 — Bethel, NY
• July 16 — Saratoga Springs, NY
• July 18 — Holmdel, NJ
• July 19 — Wantagh, NY
• July 21 — Boston, MA
• July 23 — Bangor, ME
• July 25 — Syracuse, NY
• July 26 — Philadelphia, PA
• July 28 — Charlotte, NC
• July 29 — Raleigh, NC
• July 31 — West Palm Beach, FL
• Aug. 1 — Tampa, FL
• Aug. 2 — Alpharetta, GA
• Aug. 4 — Orange Beach, AL
• Aug. 5 — Brandon, MS
• Aug. 7 — Houston, TX
• Aug. 8 — Austin, TX
• Aug. 10 — Albuquerque, NM
• Aug. 11 — Phoenix, AZ
• Aug. 12 — Chula Vista, CA
• Aug. 14 — Long Beach, CA
• Aug. 15 — Mountain View, CA
• Aug. 16 — Wheatland, CA
• Aug. 18 — Auburn, WA
• Aug. 19 — Bend, OR
• Aug. 21 — Salt Lake City, UT
• Aug. 22 — Denver, CO
• Aug. 24 — Kansas City, MO
• Aug. 26 — Shakopee, MN
• Aug. 28 — Grand Rapids, MI
• Aug. 29 — Clarkston, MI
• Aug. 30 — Toronto, ON
• Sept. 4 — Willemstad, Curaçao

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Pets have increasingly become bigger parts of our lives in this modern era. Though many were initially bred to be working animals—horses as transportation, farm cats to reduce rodent issues, dogs who helped with hunting and/or herding and so on—today's furry four-legged buddies are often companions first, and perhaps even more than that. If you're the kind of person who thinks of your pet as your child, you may have several noticeable traits, according to four psychologists who spoke with Parade.

Per Psychology Today, a 2021 Honest Paws study of child-free millennial women found that 70% of those surveyed thought of their cat or dog as their child.

"Pets fill an important emotional role that shouldn’t be dismissed," Dr. Meghan Marcum, Chief Psychologist at AMFM Healthcare, tells Parade. She adds that "those bonds are valid, even if they don’t look the same for everyone."

Dr. Jennifer Dragonette, psychologist and clinical services instructor at Newport Healthcare, agrees, explaining that "strong human-animal bonds" can be very beneficial for people.

"[They] are associated with reduced stress, improved mood, increased emotional regulation and a greater sense of connection and companionship," she says.

Beyond that, a close relationship with your fur baby—to the point where you may feel like they're your actual baby—can indicate a variety of other things about your personality.

Related: 7 Traits of People Who Talk to Their Pets Like Humans, According to Psychologists

Is It Normal To See Your Pet as Your Child?

Dr. Laura Vogel, a psychologist and the Director of Mental Health Services at the Momentous Institute, says, "It's very normal" to see your pet as your child.

"Pets often activate caregiving systems similar to those used in parenting," she says, adding that protecting, feeding and soothing a pet "can naturally lead the brain to 'code' that relationship in a parent-like way." She says it's especially common for this framing to be used by people who have pets but don't have children.

But even for those with kids and pets, it's not about loving your pet as much as—or more—than your child—it's about the love, period.

"This type of attachment is not replacing human relationships. In most cases, it is expanding them," says Dr. Lauren Mahoney, a New York school psychologist who provides private practice services at Authentically Living Psychological Services. "People who view their pets as children are still very aware of context... When people say, 'He’s part of my family'... they are describing how the relationship is experienced psychologically."

Dr. Dragonette adds that most people "are aware that the relationship is different from parenting a child," but they can still experience a deep and meaningful bond with their pet. She says it's "less about confusing pets with human children and more about expressing attachment, responsibility and emotional closeness."

Related: Psychologist Says if You Give ‘People Names’ to Your Pets, You Likely Have These 7 Traits

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7 Traits of People Who Think of Their Pet as Their Child, According to Psychologists1. Anthropomorphic

Dr. Vogel says those who think of their pets as children are more easily able to attribute "human-like thoughts, feelings and intentions to animals." She adds that the behavior inherently "strengthens emotional closeness" with animals.

2. Caring

Dr. Dragonette says that someone who thinks of their pet as a child probably "genuinely [enjoys] nurturing and caring for another living being." She adds that this caregiving attitude helps people gain "a sense of meaning, responsibility and emotional fulfillment" from their lives.

3. Empathetic

Because pets can only communicate through behavior and body language, Dr. Dragonette says that those who care for them are highly empathetic and are "especially sensitive to subtle emotional cues." She adds that they're usually "highly attuned to the emotional states and needs of others," including those of their pets.

Related: People Who Sleep in the Same Bed as Their Pets Often Display These 10 Traits, Psychologists Say

4. Routine-oriented

"Caring for a pet creates structure," says Dr. Marcum. She adds that people often find comfort in the types of daily rhythms associated with pet parenting.

Dr. Mahoney agrees, sharing that many will structure their day around their pet.

"People will say, 'I can’t stay late, I have to get back to him,' or 'I plan everything around her
schedule,'" she explains. The psychologist adds that "even the routine itself becomes meaningful" because daily patterns like walks and feeding schedules "create stability."

5. Conflict-averse

The consistency of love from a pet "can be appealing to people who find human relationships stressful or unpredictable," says Dr. Vogel.

"Parenting a human child involves... long-term identity development, moral guidance and a recognition of the child as an independent future adult," she explains. "Love for a pet is often more consistently reciprocal, less complex and often less conflicted."

That is, of course, appealing to those who are conflict-averse.

Dr. Dragonette also adds: "Animals also provide a type of connection that feels emotionally safe and free from many of the social pressures present in human relationships."

6. Perceptive

"Individuals who view their pets as children tend to be highly attuned and deeply consistent in how they show up," says Dr. Mahoney, adding, "You will hear things like, 'Something’s off, I can tell,' or 'He’s not acting like himself today.'

Dr. Dragonette adds that a perceptive mindset can expand beyond their bond with their pet.

"In many cases, they are attentive not only to the needs of their pets, but also to shifts in mood and emotional tone in their broader relationships," she shares.

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7. Loyal

Those who think of their pet as a child "often place a high value on attachment, loyalty and routines of connection," says Dr. Dragonette.

Dr. Marcum adds that these types of people "often prioritize connection" with the pet.

Related: Psychologist Says People Who Celebrate the Birthdays of Their Cats and Dogs Likely Have These 9 Traits

Is It Bad or Appropriate To Say You Think of Your Pet as Your Child?

While you may think of your pet as a child, it's not uncommon for parents of human children to take offense to that.

"Some parents may experience the comparison as minimizing the emotional, financial and physical demands involved in raising children," says Dr. Dragonette.

But she adds that a strong connection with a pet "does not invalidate or compete with the experience of parenthood" because the relationships simply "serve different roles, and both can hold significant emotional importance simultaneously."

She acknowledges that pet parenting and child rearing "involve different developmental, emotional and practical responsibilities." But she adds that biology alone doesn't determine attachment levels.

"People are capable of forming profound emotional bonds across many different types of relationships," she states.

Still, Dr. Marcum recommends "being mindful" of the context and trying to understand how the parents you're speaking with may receive the perceived comparison.

"Different people interpret that language differently," she adds. Even if it's not your intention, she says, "It may feel like a comparison that minimizes their experience."

At the end of the day, Dr. Vogel shares that she's "less concerned" with what someone calls their relationship with their pet than how it factors into their life.

"I’m looking at whether it enriches their daily lives, supports their emotional well-being and coexists with other healthy relationships," she notes. "If it does, then it’s generally a positive and adaptive bond."

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Related: 7 Traits of People Who Prefer the Company of Dogs Over Humans, According to Psychologists

Sources:

• Dr. Meghan Marcum is the Chief Psychologist at AMFM Healthcare.
• Dr. Jennifer Dragonette is a psychologist and the clinical services instructor at Newport Healthcare.
• Dr. Laura Vogel is a psychologist and the Director of Mental Health Services at the Momentous Institute.
• Dr. Lauren Mahoney is a New York school psychologist providing private practice services at Authentically Living Psychological Services.

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Finding dinnerware that's sturdy, beautiful and convenient to use is always the goal, and Sam's Club understands the assignment. The retailer is currently selling a truly gorgeous 12-piece porcelain dinnerware set that is elegant, durable and practical. Even better, the entire set retails for less than $30.

Sam's Club's Member's Mark 12-Piece Porcelain Toile Dinnerware Set is the definition of everyday elegance. This dinnerware set features a charming toile pattern in either gray or teal, giving an understated but sophisticated appearance that will look beautiful on your table. The set almost looks like a vintage store find!

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This dinnerware set comes with four dinner plates, four salad plates and four cereal bowls. These dishes are practical because they're dishwasher-, microwave- and freezer-safe. From reheating leftovers to quick and easy cleanup, these durable dishes are perfect for everyday use.

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Shoppers love this dinnerware set, giving it an average rating of five stars on SamsClub.com.

"I absolutely love this dish set from Sam's Club! The gray and white print is super cute—beautiful butterflies, flowers, and even decorative detail inside the bottom of the bowls, which makes them feel extra special. I already have the same set in all white, but these have definitely become my new favorite. They feel elegant while still being practical for everyday use, and the design adds such a nice touch to the table. The only thing I wish is that they also offered the flat wide bowl in the matching pattern, because that would make the set absolutely perfect. Other than that, I couldn't be happier with them and I'm already looking forward to getting more pieces!" raved one fan in a five-star review on SamsClub.com.

"I love this beautiful 12pc porcelain dinnerware set. The teal color and design on these bowls and plates are so pretty. They are very well made, easy to clean and not heavy. I will be ordering another set in teal and possibly two in grey. Definitely recommend!" said another shopper in a five-star review on Sam's Club's website.

You can purchase this dish set exclusively on Sam's Club's website for just $29.98.

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A 1970 classic ballad just got another moment in the sun when one of the hottest young music stars married a BAFTA nominee. 

Dua Lipaand Callum Turnerjust tied the knot…again. The couple’s second wedding in one week, with a romantic affair in Sicily that included a historic 18th-century mansion dubbed ‘little Versailles,’ a celebrity guest list, and a serenade by none other than the legendary Elton John.

The newlyweds first wed in a small civil ceremony at London’s Marylebone Town Hall on May 31. This isn’t the first time a famous couple chose Marylebone. Paul McCartneymarried Linda Eastman, and later Nancy Shevell, Ringo Starr married Barbara Bach, and Antonio Banderas married Melanie Griffith at the same spot. 

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Following their London nuptials, Lipa and Turner jetted off to scenic Sicily for an Italian wedding at the Villa Valguarnera on Saturday, June 6. The private ceremony was well guarded, with the couple reportedly using anti-drone systems to maintain their privacy. Of course, that doesn’t mean some of the guests haven’t leaked details, including a sweet serenade by Sir Elton John! 

What song did Elton John sing at Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s wedding?

The music icon chose his 1970 hit ‘Your Song’ for the pair’s nuptials. Written byElton and Bernie Taupin in 1969, the pair reportedly penned the song over breakfast. 

Elton told Rolling Stone in 2013, “What can I say, it’s a perfect song. It gets better every time I sing it. I remember writing it at my parents’ apartment in North London, and Bernie giving me the lyrics, sitting down at the piano.” He continued, “I was 22, and he was 19, and it gave us so much confidence.”

Elton John’s ‘Your Song’ 

While it would eventually become one of Elton’s top hits, ‘Your Song’ was originally released by Three Dog Night on their third album, ‘It Ain’t Easy.’ Unlike the more popular Elton John version, Three Dog Night added a heavier bass line and a more prominent guitar track to the tune.

Not long after, John released ‘Your Song’ as a double A-side single in the U.S. (in October 1970). It peaked at number on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1971 and reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it the first Elton John song to enter either chart. ‘Your Song’ spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit number nine on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. 

Grammy Award-winning singer Dua Lipa and her Fantastic Beasts actor husband Callum Turner’s choice to have Elton John perform this hit demonstrates the enduring power of ‘Your Song.’ But the wedding serenade isn’t the only time this track was recognized as one of the greatest love ballads. Rolling Stoneranked the classic 202 in its list of the top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 

The arrival of warm weather means one thing: it’s time for ice cream! While there are many desserts available, ice cream just lands differently on both the body and the mind. It’s not just about sugar triggering dopamine—it’s the cooling effect that regulates the senses on a hot summer day. But with a sea of flavors available, choosing the ideal scoop can feel overwhelming. What if your go-to ice cream flavor was already written in your stars?

The fascinating intersection between astrology and numerology is more than just a map for your spiritual development; it can also unlock your ultimate flavor destination. Think of your birth date’s ruling planet as your ultimate cosmic flavor guide, ready to steer you towards your next weekend ice cream flavor extravaganza! 

Each Birth Date as an Ice Cream Flavor

Check for the day you were born; disregard birth months. 

Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th – Mango

It turns out mango is the most desired fruit in the world! Is it the tropical vibes or its uplifting color? Mango only grows in tropical climates, as it responds to the heat and strong rays of the Sun, the star that rules your birth date. For an energetic pick-me-up, refresh yourself with Mango sorbet or ice cream. 

Born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, or 29th – Cookies ‘N Crème

Born on a day ruled by the magical Moon, you want to feel it all—flavor mixed with different textures. Cookies ‘N Crème not only appears physically lunar; it merges chocolate sandwich cookies with a smooth vanilla base, bridging a crunchy combination that pleases your ever-changing moods. Next time you want to go big, a Cookies ‘N Crème milkshake may be in order! 

READ: Which Timeless Classic Movie Star Matches You, Based on Birth Date

Born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, or 30th – Rainbow Sherbet

Why settle for one flavor when you can have three? Ideal for those who want to taste it all, Rainbow Sherbet speaks to your numerology, combining Orange, Lime, and Raspberry sorbets for a sweet symphony of flavors. As a fruit-based sorbet, it’s lighter than traditional ice cream—almost custom-made for a fun and optimistic Jupiter-ruled soul like you. 

Born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, or 31st – Mint Chocolate Chip

Mint chocolate chip may sound like a lot to some, but not to you! Ruled by experimental Uranus, you’re always open to fun (and even a little shocking) flavors. Mint Chocolate Chip is not for the faint of heart. To some, it has an odd appearance and offers a bittersweet, cool, and crisp sensation that is bound to send your energy soaring. 

Born on the 5th, 14th, or 23rd – Coffee

Ruled by Mercury, one of the fastest planets in the sky, you’re most likely very active and always on the move! Coffee may seem like a simple option, but in reality, it’s perfect! Besides being a delicious safe bet, it’s not loaded with caffeine. It contains enough of it to make things fun and keep you energized and motivated to continue your day. 

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Born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th – Blackberry 

Ruled by Venus, you love rich but easy-to-digest flavors. Featuring floral and jammy undertones combined with the deep flavor and acidity of the Blackberry pure, this flavor is both refreshing and decadent. For an even more vibrant version, add fresh blackberries on top… yum! 

Born on the 7th, 16th, or 25th – Coconut

If you’re born on a date ruled by Neptune, the god of the oceans, you may have a natural affinity for beach-side, dreamy vibes. With its sweet, nutty, and subtly floral flavor, Coconut ice cream transports your imagination to another realm, where life is oceanic, slower, and much more whimsical. Are you on board? The tropics await you! 

Born on the 8th, 17th, or 26th – Caramel Pecan

As a grounded, quality-driven soul ruled by stern Saturn, you tend to go after classic flavors with a twist! Caramel Pecan features a vanilla custard base blended with swirls of golden caramel and crunchy pecans. The result is a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth combination of sweetness and savory, buttery crunch. 

Born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th – Cookie Monster

If you were born on a date ruled by Mars, you’re not afraid of trying exciting flavors, and Cookie Monster may be one of the most dynamic ones. Mixing a vanilla blue-dyed base packed with chocolate chips, chunks of chocolate chip, sandwich cookies, and swirls of raw cookie dough, this ice cream flavor is sure to get your eyeballs rolling in the best of ways. 

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Summer footwear trends tend to revolve around sandals, slides, and knit styles that are easy to wear and feel breezy in the warm weather. But not every plan works for exposed toes. Long travel days, airport sprints, chilly indoor air conditioning, and walking-heavy itineraries often call for something a little more covered without giving up effortless slip-on ease.

That’s where the Clarks Breezesky Mist Slip-Ons at Amazon come in. Clarks is known for comfort-first footwear that can handle all-day wear, and this pair brings that same reputation into a lightweight, casual silhouette made for summer movement. Right now, they’re marked down 60%, dropping from $70 to just $30 for a budget-friendly find that works for travel, errands, and everything in between.

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These slip-on flats are made for summer and beyond, with a clean, minimalist design that looks as sporty as it does polished. The upper is crafted from a soft, canvas-like textile with subtle tonal striping across the vamp, adding light, coastal-inspired texture. Elastic gore panels on the sides allow the shoe to flex naturally with your step, making them simple to slip on and off. 

Inside, a smooth jersey lining keeps things soft and breathable against the foot, while the lightweight construction helps maintain that barely-there feel. A gently rounded toe, supportive 40-millimeter-high heel, and cushioned midsole add a touch of lift and comfort, while the flexible, textured outsole delivers steady traction on numerous terrains.

Available in four versatile colors, these slip-ons are easy to style with just about everything in your summer rotation, from cropped denim and relaxed tanks to airy linen pants, casual sundresses, and laid-back athleisure sets. The slip-on design makes them especially practical for summer travel, whether you are moving through airports or just trying to pack light. 

They come in sizes 5 through 12, including both half sizes and wide and narrow width options for a more tailored fit. Pricing varies slightly depending on size and color.

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Dubbed by shoppers as “cute,” “cushioned,” and “chic for any occasion, these slip-ons earned plenty of praise from reviewers. One customer reported that wearing them felt “like walking on a cloud.” 

“The foot bed is soft and has arch support which makes them very comfortable,” another shopper wrote, sharing that they “can wear them for hours” without their feet getting tired. 

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Robin Tunney hasn't aged a day, 30 years after she skyrocketed to fame in the 1996 film The Craft.

Tunney, 53, became an icon in the role of Sarah, the new girl at a Los Angeles high school who becomes friends with a group of aspiring witches. The film, which also starred Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Christine Taylor, Breckin Meyer, Skeet Ulrich, and Rachel True, became a '90s classic that's still replayed endlessly. Tunney also made her mark with a shaved head in the 1995 film Empire Records alongside Liv Tyler and Renee Zellweger.

In the 30 years since The Craft, Tunney has worked consistently, with roles on shows like Prison Break and The Mentalist. While she'll always be identified with the '90s classic, the star looked absolutely ageless while attending the MOCA Gala 2026 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. In a new photo shared on her Instagram, the beauty, sporting a silver silk dress, made it clear she hasn't aged a day in the 30 years since her iconic film role.

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Looking Back on The Craft

While attending the MOCA Gala, Tunney opened up about how much The Craft resonated with young people over the last 30 years.

“I love the fact that The Craft celebrated girls that were the weirdos, and I still feel like a weirdo, and this idea of, like, being outside of the box and feeling like high school isn't the place for you. It's about like female empowerment and friendship and it wasn't about boys, it was about these girls who felt different than," she told PEOPLE, adding that she's still "so proud to have been a part of it."

While the movie came out decades ago, people still remind Tunney how much it meant to them as they grew up feeling like outsiders.

"It's like survived generations and like the people that it speaks to... it's so funny, like, there'll be men that come up, and they're like, 'The Craft made being a queer boy in high school like tolerable,' and I was like, 'There wasn't a queer boy in it,'" she laughed. "And I love that because it was directed by a queer man, and somehow they felt it. And I feel like people can sense when filmmakers love them and see them in the storytelling."

Related: '90s 'The Craft' Icon Fairuza Balk Makes Career Pivot with Sunbeam-Filled Selfie

Your core has a ton of responsibility and deserves a healthy dose of TLC. After all, it helps keep your body balanced and stable while supporting your lower back and spine. A weak core can cause instability, back pain, neck strain and overall difficulty performing otherwise simple tasks. On the contrary, a strong, capable core enables you to perform everyday movements with ease—things like bending down to tie your shoes, playing pickleball, getting up from a seated position or lifting a child or pet.

We’re well aware of how hectic life can get and how easy it is to eliminate things you don’t have time for. Working out tends to be one of the first things that gets pushed to the back burner. But take our advice: Exercise should never be on the chopping block. A little bit of movement each day will go a long way, and we spoke with an expert who has the perfect solution for a busy schedule. This five-minute Pilates routine is really all you need to wake up your core.

Why Pilates? It fires up much more than your visible six-pack muscles. In fact, this low-impact workout is one of the best options for training the entire core—including the pelvic floor and transverse abdominis. Even better, the work you do in a Pilates session translates to real life, helping you build functional fitness and strength.

“Pilates targets deep core muscles that crunches simply don’t reach. It’s all about planks and dynamic movement with the goal of building real, functional strength rather than over-repping out crunches every day,” explains Molly Pilch, Pilates instructor and member of the ClassPass Wellness Council, who has been teaching Pilates for more than four years.

So, whether you have access to a reformer or just a mat, consider dedicating five minutes of your day to this Pilates flow Pilch put together just for you.

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The 5-Minute Pilates Workout To Wake up Your Core (Reformer)1. Cat-Cow

1. Begin by kneeling on the carriage facing the footbar.
2. Position your hands on the footbar (or platform).
3. Keep your spine neutral and your shoulders over your wrists.
4. Inhale as you slightly arch your spine and bring your shoulders back to assume the cow pose.
5. Exhale as you tuck your tailbone, pull your belly button in toward your spine and round your back toward the sky for cat pose.
6. Perform this exercise for 30 seconds.

Related: Is Pilates Alone Enough To Build Lean Muscle Mass After 40? Trainers Share the Truth

2. Inchworm (kneeling crunch + arm saw combo)

This combo move is particularly beneficial because it fires up the deep stabilizing muscles in the core while keeping your body under controlled tension.

“By moving slowly and maintaining strong form throughout, it builds core strength, shoulder stability and full-body control right from the start,” Pilch explains.

1. Place your forearms on the platform and your knees on the carriage.
2. Take a deep breath out as you round your back for the kneeling crunch, lifting your hips and tucking your chin.
3. Hold for a moment at the top.
4. Inhale as you drop your hips back in line with your shoulders.
5. Rock your shoulders back for the arm saw.
6. Drag them back in as you exhale.
7. Perform this exercise for roughly 2 minutes.

3. Ab roller

For the ab roller, it’s important to resist rushing through the movement. Emphasize the lengthening sensation through the core on the way out and the contraction on the way back in.

“Quality of movement always wins over speed,” Pilch stresses.

1. Remain on your knees on the carriage.
2. Take hold of the platform and slowly extend your body back as far as your core is able to control, keeping your lower back from arching or collapsing.
3. Brace your deep core to pull yourself back to the start position.
4. Perform this exercise for roughly 2 minutes.

Related: ‘I’m a Pilates Instructor—These Are the 5 Moves I Give Every Client Who Wants To Lose Weight After 50′

4. High Plank Hold

“Sometimes, staying still is the hardest part of the workout, so use your breath intentionally here, exhaling to draw the core in deeper with every breath cycle,” Pilch tells Parade.

1. Assume a high plank position with your shoulders stacked over your wrists, your hips level and your body straight from head to heels.
2. Actively press the ground away from you with your hands and squeeze your core, thighs and glutes.
3. Hold for roughly 30 to 60 seconds.

The 5-Minute Pilates Workout To Wake up Your Core (Mat)1. Cat-Cow

“This mirrors the inchworm's purpose of warming up the spine, opening the hips and signaling to the body that intentional movement is beginning,” Pilch says.

1. Start on all fours on the mat with your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
2. Inhale as you drop your belly and lift your gaze.
3. Exhale as you round your spine toward the sky.
4. Perform this exercise for roughly 30 seconds.
5. Smoothly flow into child’s pose, reaching your arms long and allowing your lower back to decompress.

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2. High plank core series

This core series emphasizes control, core engagement and time under tension.

1. Assume a high plank with your hands on the mat under your shoulders and your body straight from head to heels.
2. Begin with slow shoulder taps, alternating tapping one hand to the opposite shoulder, keeping your hips stable.
3. Next, move into slow mountain climbers, bringing one knee at a time in toward your chest.
4. To wrap things up, lie flat on your back with your legs in tabletop.
5. Slowly tap one toe at a time to the mat, pulling your lower belly inward and bracing your deep core muscles.
6. Perform this series for roughly two to three minutes.

Related: Exactly How Often You Need To Do Pilates To Reduce Belly Fat, According to Instructors

3. Forearm plank to pike

“This mimics the plank-to-pike action by using the low core to lift the hips rather than relying on momentum. It keeps the deep core and stabilizers continuously engaged,” Pilch explains.

1. Assume a forearm plank with your elbows under your shoulders.
2. Bring your heels together and turn your toes apart just a bit.
3. Without moving your toes or forearms from the mat, fire up your low core and lift your hips up toward the sky into a pike position.
4. Slowly lower back to a forearm plank using control.
5. Perform this exercise for one minute.

4. High plank hold

For this final move, breathe with purpose, cinching your core on the exhale.

1. Assume a high plank position with your shoulders stacked over your wrists, your hips level and your body straight from head to heels.
2. Actively press the ground away from you with your hands and squeeze your core, thighs and glutes.
3. Hold for roughly 30 to 60 seconds.

Related: Pilates Instructors Say This Is the #1 Mistake Beginners Make

Why a Brief Pilates Session Can Be Highly Effective for Core Activation and Stability

A speedy Pilates session can truly work wonders for your core strength and stability. You’ve heard the age-old saying before: “A little goes a long way!”

“Even a few minutes of Pilates is enough to wake up your core muscles, which can reduce tight hips, lower back pain and improve your posture over time," Pilch tells Parade. "It’s all about time under tension, but that doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of time doing it."

So roll out your mat, and get to it! Doing something is always better than doing nothing at all—especially when you focus on intentional movement and breathwork.

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• Molly Pilch, Pilates instructor and member of the ClassPass Wellness Council

Two prominent American journalists, Jim Acosta, 55, and PBS White House correspondent Liz Landers, 35, got married on Saturday, June 6, six months after their engagement.

The pair, who met while working at CNN, tied the knot at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia, a special location for Landers.

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“My grandfather was a retired Army general, and he spent a lot of time at Army Navy Country Club in his later years,” she told The Washingtonian ahead of the nuptials. “I have so many memories of family meals and summer camp there as a kid. It’s very special to be getting married there and I know my grandfather’s presence will be felt.”

According to the outlet, the bride wore a simple Kyha gown with Christian Louboutin stilettos and a custom veil by hat designer Eric Javits, her godfather. The groom wore a Geoffrey Lewis tuxedo.

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The couple described the theme of the evening as “classic but unfussy and fun," and photos shared to their Instagram Stories show them dancing in a gorgeous chandeliered ballroom as a roaming saxophonist serenaded guests. Colorful florals and blue and white linens decorated the dining tables, and bridesmaids wore chocolate brown.

The special evening included readings from both Landers’s and Acosta’s siblings, and was officiated by Landers' college pal John Lapin.

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Per Instagram Stories, the guest list included former White House security official Olivia Troye, CNN political commentator Tara Setmayer, entertainment commentator Sydney Sadick Adams, and many more prominent names.

The pair first crossed paths while working in Washington political journalism, having both spent part of their careers at CNN covering the White House and national politics. Although the couple has kept their relationship largely private, they got engaged in Hawaii in late 2025.

Dave Navarro is an iconic musician from the rock band Jane’s Addiction. He also played guitar for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and released his own solo album, Trust No One. Henry Rollins, the singer from the hardcore band Black Flag, once dubbed him “one of the last great guitarists.” Today, he turns 59.

Navarro started out performing when he was only a teenager. As reported by Louder Sound, he said, “My first gig was at MacArthur Park, when I was in high school. There were about 15 people there. It was amazing, the highlight of my life. [Future Jane’s drummer] Stephen Perkins was playing the drums, and here we are over 30 years later, and Stephen and I spoke this morning. Amazing!”

Unfortunately, Jane’s Addiction is no longer together. In September 2024, their frontman, Perry Farrell, threw a punch at Navarro during one of their shows. The band released a statement shortly after that said, “Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current US tour. Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative.”

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The group broke up shortly after. As reported by Variety, the band released a statement that said, “After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be best to not continue the tour and made inaccurate statements about Perry’s mental health which we regret. Today we are here to announce that we have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together. We now look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors. Jane’s Addiction will forever live in our hearts. We are proud of the music we created together.”

Throughout his career, Navarro received multiple Grammy Award nominations and won an MTV Video Music Award for the song "Been Caught Stealing." In addition to performing, Navarro also appeared as a host and judge on the tattoo competition series, Ink Master, for several seasons. He exited the show in 2022.

Are you always on the hunt for organic cotton wardrobe staples? Same. I love finding basics made from natural materials for my skin's sake and to be a little more eco-friendly. It seems like every time I find a T-shirt I love, it's either made from synthetic fabrics or comes with a price tag that makes stocking up feel impossible.

That's why I was excited to spot a budget-friendly find at Costco. The simple staple checks several boxes at once: it's versatile, comfortable and made from 100 percent organic cotton.

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User @only.costco.clothes recently spotted DKNY women's organic cotton crew-neck tees for just $10.99 each. The shirts come in several easy-to-wear light colors, including white, blue, green and pink. Sizes range from small to XXL.

Costco shoppers say the tees feature a slightly longer crew-neck silhouette that works well on its own or layered under cardigans, jackets and sweatshirts. The light colors and classic fit also make them an easy addition to a summer wardrobe.

Organic cotton tees have become increasingly popular in recent years as shoppers pay more attention to both comfort and materials. Unlike many synthetic fabrics, cotton feels breathable against the skin and works well in warm weather. Plus, organic cotton is a more sustainable option.

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Why Organic Cotton Is Worth Considering

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For a generation of kids who rushed home from school to watch Prince Adam raise his sword and transform into the most powerful man in the universe, the wait has been a long one. Masters of the Universe opened in theaters June 5, and the first wave of reviews suggests Travis Knight's live-action reimagining is something '80s fans were hoping for...a genuine crowd-pleaser that respects where it came from.

Nicholas Galitzine, who spent the better part of a year eating 4,000 calories a day and logging three-hour weight sessions to build the physique the role required, plays Prince Adam as a man trying to outrun a destiny he barely remembers. The story sends a young Adam to Earth after being separated from his home planet of Eternia, where he's been living a thoroughly ordinary life, until the Sword of Power calls him back. Waiting for him when he arrives is a shattered kingdom under the control of Skeletor, played with full camp commitment by Jared Leto.

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Many critics who were skeptical of the premise walked out pleasantly surprised. Mashable's Kristy Puchko wrote that she confessed with "no small amount of shock" to really enjoying the film. Screen Rant's Molly Freeman noted that Galitzine's empathetic, earnest hero won her over even though she never understood He-Man's appeal as a kid. Plugged In called it a film with 'a lot of heart and a valuable lesson,' while Varietyoffered the more measured verdict that the film tries to serve too many masters and doesn't fully honor any of them.

The casting seems to be a big reason. Idris Elba brings gravitas to Man-At-Arms. Camila Mendes holds her own as Teela. And Alison Brie's Evil-Lyn (purple headdress, cosmic orb, the whole iconic look) provides the film with some of its sharpest comedic energy. The franchise's silliness, as director Knight told Empire, was never something the production tried to hide. 'There's an inherent silliness to it, which we are acknowledging and embracing," he said. "I think it's a virtue, actually.'

The detail generating the most joy among fans is a cameo from Dolph Lundgren, the He-Man from the 1987 film, who returns in a supporting role and passes the torch in a way the production handled with genuine affection. Lundgren had said of Galitzine before opening weekend that he 'looked great' and praised the younger actor's balance of strength and compassion. The moment plays, by most accounts, exactly the way it should.

For viewers who spent their childhoods with the cartoon, the film is a pleasant reminder that sometimes nostalgia holds up better than expected.

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