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Life lessons can often feel hard-won. You choose what you think is best—or even most exciting—in the moment, only to realize later on that it may not have been the wisest decision after all. And that's okay! The only way we will truly learn or grow is by making mistakes and learning from them. And the following life lesson quotes exhibit just that.

Experience is valued for a reason, and you should hold every experience that you've had in life as the most valuable thing. Regardless of whether those experiences taught you something good or bad, they were extremely important for your own growth.

The good news about life lessons is that we don't have to go through every little thing in order to learn from them. Hearing other people's stories of things they wish they'd have known sooner or things that brought them the most joy is a wonderful way to not only sculpt your own choices, but to honor their lives and your relationship in them.

If you're looking for words of wisdom that offer insight into growing through adversity, understanding life's ups and downs, navigating change and moving forward, then you've come to the right place. Continue reading for the 125 best 'life lesson' quotes that are sure to provide inspiration and motivation for anyone who feels a bit lost.

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125 Best Life Lesson Quotes

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1. "Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself." — Alice Walker
2. "Learning lessons is a little like reaching maturity. You’re not suddenly more happy, wealthy or powerful, but you understand the world around you better, and you’re at peace with yourself. Learning life’s lessons is not about making your life perfect but about seeing life as it was meant to be." — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
3. "Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It’s a choice." — Fawn Weaver
4. "Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely." — Roy T. Bennett
5. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." — Joe Abercrombie
6. "Stop comparing yourself to other people, just choose to be happy and live your own life." — Roy T. Bennett
7. "First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered... Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not. Consider none your superior whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly, or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your beliefs and others will listen." — Christopher Paolini
8. "Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people." — Roy T. Bennett
9. "You don't have to disrespect and insult others simply to hold your own ground. If you do, that shows how shaky your own position is." — Red Haircrow
10. "Stop giving other people the power to control your happiness, your mind, and your life. If you don't take control of yourself and your own life, someone else is bound to try." — Roy T. Bennett
11. "How hurtful it can be to deny one's true self and live a life of lies just to appease others." — June Ahern
12. "Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
13. "All the lessons are in nature. You look at the way rocks are formed—the wind and the water hitting them, shaping them, making them what they are. Things take time, you know?" — Diane Lane
14. "Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey." — Roy T. Bennett
15. "And then I felt sad because I realized that once people are broken in certain ways, they can't ever be fixed, and this is something nobody ever tells you when you are young and it never fails to surprise you as you grow older as you see the people in your life break one by one. You wonder when your turn is going to be, or if it's already happened." — Douglas Coupland
16. "Sometimes you have to lose all you have to find out who you truly are." — Roy T. Bennett
17. "Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently." — Maya Angelou
18. "Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around. Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you. Spend your life with people who make you smile, laugh, and feel loved." — Roy T. Bennett
19. "You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in." — Mandy Hale
20. "You cannot control the behavior of others, but you can always choose how you respond to it." — Roy T. Bennett
21. "Certain things in life simply have to be experienced -and never explained. Love is such a thing." — Paulo Coelho
22. "If you love deeply, you're going to get hurt badly. But it's still worth it." — C.S. Lewis
23. "Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create." — Roy T. Bennett

Karma Life Lesson Quotes

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1. "Always find opportunities to make someone smile, and to offer random acts of kindness in everyday life." — Roy T. Bennett
2. "The trouble is if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you." — Peter Shaffer
3. "Count your blessings, not your problems. Count your own blessings, not someone else's. Remember that jealousy is when you count someone else's blessings instead of your own." — Roy T. Bennett
4. "You don’t learn from successes; you don’t learn from awards; you don’t learn from celebrity; you only learn from wounds and scars and mistakes and failures. And that’s the truth." — Jane Fonda
5. "Nothing can disturb your peace of mind unless you allow it to." — Roy T. Bennett
6. "God has his plans and his reasons. Sometimes we are supposed to go through things so that we learn lessons." — Dolly Parton
7. "Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own home. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor… Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." — Mother Teresa
8. "Life is available only in the present. That is why we should walk in such a way that every step can bring us to the here and the now." — Thich Nhat Hanh
9. "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." — Oprah Winfrey
10. "Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others." — Roy T. Bennett
11. "We are addicted to our thoughts. We cannot change anything if we cannot change our thinking." — Santosh Kalwar
12. "Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else’s can shorten it." — Cullen Hightower
13. "Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever." — Roy T. Bennett
14. "I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou
15. "Life has no limitations, except the ones you make." — Les Brown
16. "It is only when we no longer compulsively need someone that we can have a real relationship with them." — Anthony Storr
17. "Life is 10 percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it." — Irving Berlin

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Heart-Touching Life Lesson Quotes

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1. "Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart." — Roy T. Bennett
2. "We have to allow ourselves to be loved by the people who really love us, the people who really matter. Too much of the time, we are blinded by our own pursuits of people to love us, people that don't even matter, while all that time we waste and the people who do love us have to stand on the sidewalk and watch us beg in the streets! It's time to put an end to this. It's time for us to let ourselves be loved." — C. JoyBell C.
3. "When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." — Paulo Coelho
4. "Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind." — Roy T. Bennett
5. "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." — Lao Tzu
6. "To be rejected by someone doesn't mean you should also reject yourself or that you should think of yourself as a lesser person. It doesn't mean that nobody will ever love you anymore. Remember that only ONE person has rejected you at the moment, and it only hurt so much because to you, that person's opinion symbolized the opinion of the whole world, of God." — Jocelyn Soriano
7. "Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you." — Shannon Alder
8. "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved—loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." — Victor Hugo
9. "Pain is a pesky part of being human, I've learned it feels like a stab wound to the heart, something I wish we could all do without, in our lives here. Pain is a sudden hurt that can't be escaped. But then I have also learned that because of pain, I can feel the beauty, tenderness, and freedom of healing." — C. JoyBell C.
10. "My greatest life lesson has been that life can change in a second. This is why it’s important to always live your best possible life and to do what you can for others." — Niki Taylor
11. "The love of the family, the love of one person can heal. It heals the scars left by a larger society." — Maya Angelou
12. "It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection." — Anonymous
13. "There were people who went to sleep last night, poor and rich and white and black, but they will never wake again. And those dead folks would give anything at all for just five minutes of this weather or ten minutes of plowing. So you watch yourself about complaining. What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it." — Maya Angelou
14. "Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow." — Swedish proverb
15. "No human being, when you understand his desires, is worthless. No one's life is nothing. Even the most evil of men and women, if you understand their hearts, had some generous act that redeems them, at least a little, from their sins." — Orson Scott Card
16. "I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone." — Robin Williams
17. "When one has a grateful heart, life is so beautiful." — Roy T. Bennett

Positive Life Lesson Quotes

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1. "Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them." — Steve Maraboli
2. "Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine." — Roy T. Bennett
3. "Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you get for it, but what you become for it. Shake things up today! Be You... Be Free... Share." — Steve Maraboli
4. "Do not let arrogance go to your head and despair to your heart; do not let compliments go to your head and criticisms to your heart; do not let success go to your head and failure to your heart." — Roy T. Bennett
5. "I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we’re all teachers—if we’re willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door." — Marla Gibbs
6. "Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world." — Roy T. Bennett
7. "Never respond to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if he deserves it...Don't allow his anger to become your anger." — Bohdi Sanders
8. "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future." — Steve Jobs
9. "The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living." — Roy T. Bennett
10. "Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost." — Erol Ozan
11. "I always prefer to believe the best of everybody; it saves so much trouble." — Rudyard Kipling
12. "Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd." — Rumi
13. "Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities." — Roy T. Bennett
14. "It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognize each other, to learn to see the other and honor him for what he is." — Hermann Hesse
15. "Do not lie to yourself. We have to be honest about what we want and take risks rather than lie to ourselves and make excuses to stay in our comfort zone." — Roy T. Bennett
16. "Help someone, you earn a friend. Help someone too much, you make an enemy." — Erol Ozan
17. "Never let hard lessons harden your heart; the hard lessons of life are meant to make you better, not bitter." — Roy T. Bennett

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Inspirational Life Lesson Quotes

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1. "Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down." — Roy T. Bennett
2. "Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others." — Roy T. Bennett
3. "The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself." — C. JoyBell C.
4. "Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up, I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices—today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it." — Kevyn Aucoin
5. "There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts will tell you to do something, something that defies logic, upsets your plans, and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it." — Judith McNaught
6. "Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing." — Denis Waitley
7. "This is an important lesson to remember when you're having a bad day, a bad month, or a shitty year. Things will change: you won't feel this way forever. And anyway, sometimes the hardest lessons to learn are the ones your soul needs most. I believe you can't feel real joy unless you've felt heartache. You can't have a sense of victory unless you know what it means to fail. You can't know what it's like to feel holy until you know what it's like to feel really fucking evil. And you can't be birthed again until you've died." — Kelly Cutrone
8. "Always be fearless. Walk like lion, talk like pigeons, live like elephants and love like an infant child." — Santosh Kalwar
9. "Hiding how you really feel and trying to make everyone happy doesn't make you nice, it just makes you a liar." — Jenny O'Connell
10. "I made a resolve then that I was going to amount to something if I could. And no hours, nor amount of labor, nor amount of money, would deter me from giving the best that there was in me." — Colonel Harland Sanders
11. "Everybody in the world is seeking happiness—and there is one sure way to find it. That is by controlling your thoughts. Happiness doesn't depend on outward conditions. It depends on inner conditions." — Dale Carnegie
12. "Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying." — Roy T. Bennett
13. "You've got to get obsessed and stay obsessed." — John Irving
14. "Always go with your passions. Never ask yourself if it’s realistic or not." — Deepak Chopra
15. "Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals.
    If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more?" — Roy T. Bennett
16. "You need to spend time crawling alone through shadows to truly appreciate what it is to stand in the sun." — Shaun Hick
17. "Once you realize you deserve a bright future, letting go of your dark past is the best choice you will ever make." — Roy T. Bennett

Life Lesson Quotes About Moving Forward From Mistakes

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1. "Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them. On the contrary: rationalize them, understand them thoroughly. After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them." — Salvador Dali
2. "Do not brood over your past mistakes and failures as this will only fill your mind with grief, regret and depression. Do not repeat them in the future." — Swami Sivananda
3. "Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave." — Mary Tyler Moore
4. "Failure is a great teacher, and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer." — Oprah Winfrey
5. "And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about." — Haruki Murakami
6. "Making mistakes simply means you are learning faster." — Weston H. Agor
7. "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." — Aristotle
8. "You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated." — Maya Angelou
9. "In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility." — Eleanor Roosevelt
10. "Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere." — Paulo Coelho
11. "You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." — C. S. Lewis
12. "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." — Viktor E. Frankl
13. "Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to error that counts." — Nikki Giovanni
14. "A man’s most urgent necessity is neither happiness [n]or money. It is wisdom. For it is wisdom that he will need to navigate the turbulent waters of his day-to-day existence without succumbing to the ocean of turmoils or to the empty road of prescriptions." — Kapil Gupta
15. "To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes, the wise and good learn wisdom for the future." — Plutarch
16. "You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." — Johnny Cash
17. "Mishaps are like knives that either serve us or cut us as we grasp them by the blade or by the handle." — James Russell Lowell

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Short Life Lesson Quotes

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1. "Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced." — Søren Kierkegaard
2. "If there’s a single lesson that life teaches us, it’s that wishing doesn’t make it so." — Lev Grossman
3. "Do one thing every day that scares you." — Eleanor Roosevelt
4. "The first duty of love is to listen." — Paul Tillich
5. "I can accept failure—everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying." — Michael Jordan
6. "Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes." — Roy T. Bennett
7. "The universe is one great kindergarten for man. Everything that exists has brought with it its own peculiar lesson." — Orison Swett Marden
8. "There are no mistakes, save one: the failure to learn from a mistake." — Robert Fripp
9. "And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count—it’s the life in your years." — Abraham Lincoln
10. "Be honest, brutally honest. That is what’s going to maintain relationships." — Lauryn Hill
11. "There is only one happiness in this life: to love and be loved." — George Sand
12. "Make improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention." — Roy T. Bennett
13. "Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart." — Roy T. Bennett
14. "Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop." — Rumi
15. "We become what we think about most of the time." — Earl Nightingale
16. "A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." — John Lennon
17. "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." — Albert Einstein

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Demi Moore's hair is having a major moment in the spotlight this week.

The 63-year-old actress had fans buzzing when she showed up for Milan Fashion Week with a sleek bob. But despite getting a ton of praise for the big chop, the The Substance actress stunned everyone by returning to her famous long locks less than a week later.

In a series of photos and videos shared to Instagram on Thursday, Mar. 5, Moore shook out her waist-length brunette mane to share her latest hair transformation. She wore a simple white T-shirt and baggy blue denim, posing barefoot for a photoshoot where her hair was clearly the main character.

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In the caption of her latest social media post, she wrote, "The long hair is here to stay 😉," before tagging Kérastase, the hair care company that announced in January 2026 that she was its Global Brand Ambassador.

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In a statement about working with Kérastase, Moore said, "I am truly honoured to join the Kérastase family as their Global Brand Ambassador. My life has been shaped by love, growth, and new experiences - and my hair has been with me through it all."

Her message continued, "I believe there’s a unique energy in hair; it carries our experiences, our confidence, and our individuality. For me, there’s a real freedom in letting your hair simply be itself and allowing it to tell your story. That, to me, is what beauty is all about - being authentic and embracing who you are. I can’t wait to share my new Kérastase chapter with you all!"

If Moore intended to get people talking about her hair, the switch-up from a sassy bob to a cascade of raven-hued tresses did the trick. The comments section of the Ghost star's latest post was a sea of heart and fire emojis.

Some were confused, with one fan asking, "Which is her own the short or the long?"

Others debated whether Moore rocked the short bob or the long waves better, with one writing, "Shorter hair is so much better."

Another weighed in, declaring, "Don’t cut your gorgeous long hair. 🔥🔥🔥"

Kérastase even commented on the Instagram share, writing, "Gorgeous! We are so happy to have you! You and your hair 🤍."

Tyra Banks is everywhere in the cultural conversation right now. Netflix'sReality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model pulled 14.2 million viewers in its first week after dropping in February, becoming the streamer's most-watched show and reigniting debate about the competition series Banks created in 2003. But long before she coined the term "smize" and told aspiring models to smile with their eyes, the supermodel took on a very different kind of role. And exactly 26 years ago today, it became one of Disney's most beloved cult classics.

On March 5, 2000, ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney aired the made-for-TV film Life-Size. The movie follows Casey, a young girl played by Lindsay Lohan fresh off The Parent Trap, who attempts a spell to resurrect her late mother. The magic goes sideways. Instead of bringing back her mom, it accidentally brings her fashion doll, Eve, to life. Banks plays Eve, the cheerful and hopelessly curious doll suddenly trying to navigate the real world as a full-sized human being.

That time Tyra Banks gave us “Life-Size Doll.” (2000) pic.twitter.com/MAajFCzrEl

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It was Banks' first major starring role. She'd done guest spots on shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but Life-Size was the first time she carried an entire project. And the performance proved she could do far more than walk a runway. Her portrayal of Eve leaned into physical comedy and exaggerated innocence, from typing gibberish at a desk to appear productive, to eating entire sticks of butter at a restaurant without flinching. 

life-size scene tyra banks eve doll as an office secretary computer random typing gibberish she thought she did something pic.twitter.com/uAzLIqTssI

— david's media (@davidsthestan) November 15, 2025

Despite being a TV movie, Life-Size steadily built a loyal following. For an entire generation of kids who grew up in the early 2000s, it was a sleepover staple and a defining piece of Disney Channel-era nostalgia. Fans have long called it "the first live-action Barbie movie" because of the obvious parallels between Eve and the iconic doll, even though Disney never had the rights to the official character.

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The film's message also resonated with young viewers in a way that holds up. Through Eve's influence, Lohan's character Casey learns that she can play football and enjoy feeling pretty if she wants to. Strength and femininity aren't presented as opposites, which felt genuinely refreshing for a children's movie in 2000.

For years, though, Life-Size was nearly impossible to rewatch. It was never available on any digital platform for purchase or rental. That finally changed in late 2025 when Disney+ added the film with a new HD widescreen remaster on November 7. 

Shine bright, shine far, be a star! ✨

LIFE-SIZE, starring Lindsay Lohan and Tyra Banks, will finally be available to stream on Disney+ starting on November 7!! pic.twitter.com/TIyfA7lL1j

— Lindsay Lohan Updates (@lavitalohan) October 15, 2025

A sequel, Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve, aired on Freeform in 2018 with Banks returning as Eve. Lindsay Lohan didn’t appear due to scheduling conflicts with her MTV reality series Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club, but the two reunited in August 2025 at the premiere of Lohan’s Disney sequel Freakier Friday as fans celebrated the original film’s 25th anniversary.

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With spring right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to refresh your bedding for the season ahead. Swapping out heavy, dark winter layers for something brighter and more breathable can completely change the mood of your bedroom. It feels like a reset without requiring a full makeover. If temperatures are still fluctuating where you live and you’re not ready to ditch your comforter, simply switching to a lighter, spring-inspired duvet cover is a smart in-between solution.

One option that captures spring in both style and texture is the Ienjoy Home Distressed Striped Pattern Duvet Cover Set. Right now, it’s 55% off at Macy’s, bringing the price down from $93 to just $42. It’s an easy way to make your room feel fresh without spending a fortune.

Ienjoy Home Distressed Striped Pattern Duvet Cover Set, From $42 (was $93) at Macy’s

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The set comes in twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king sizes. The twin/twin XL option includes one duvet cover and one pillowcase, while the larger sizes come with two pillowcases. It’s made from double-brushed microfiber yarns designed to feel buttery-soft against your skin while still being durable enough for everyday use.

Beyond softness, it’s packed with practical features. The fabric is fade-resistant, wrinkle-free, and requires no ironing, which makes it especially appealing for low-maintenance households. It’s also hypoallergenic, making it a great choice for allergy sufferers or anyone with sensitive skin. Moisture-wicking properties help keep you cool and dry, and the zippered closure ensures your comforter stays securely in place. When it’s time to clean it, just toss it in the washing machine.

Design-wise, the set is available in four colorways: light blue, light gray, dark gray, and green. Each features subtle distressed stripes set against a crisp white background. The look is minimalist with a slightly preppy feel, giving it a clean, breathable appearance that instantly lightens up a room. It strikes that balance between tailored and cozy, so your bed looks styled but still inviting.

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The striped pattern is incredibly versatile and works with a wide range of decor styles. It pairs beautifully with coastal, modern, or farmhouse-inspired spaces. Add textured throw blankets, pastel throw pillows, or linen sheets to enhance the breezy vibe. It also complements greenery well, so if you love decorating with plants, this set will fit right in.

This duvet cover set has a 4.8-star rating from over 75 reviews. One shopper described it as “beautiful, lightweight, and comfortable enough to snuggle.” Another said it feels “so soft” and "breathable," adding, “It also resists wrinkling so it always looks neat.” 

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27 years ago, on Thursday, this iconic comedy movie was released.

On March 5, 1999, the film Analyze This came out in movie theaters. Starring Robert De Niro, the crime comedy movie followed Paul Vitti (De Niro), a member of the Mafia who suffers from anxiety attacks and gets help from psychiatrist Dr. Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal). Other cast members included Lisa Kudrow, Chazz Palminteri, Joe Viterelli and Bill Macy.

Analyze This was directed by Harold Ramis, who co-wrote the script with Kenneth Lonergan and Peter Tolan. The movie was released by Warner Bros. Pictures and Roadshow Entertainment, making $176.9 million worldwide, and received positive reviews. Three years after its release, a sequel titled Analyze That came out in 2002, with De Niro and Crystal reprising their roles.

A scene from Analyze This.

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Though De Niro is mostly known for his dramatic roles that he played during the 1970s and 1980s, the 82-year-old actor also had success in comedy films. In a press conference that took place in December 2002 to promote Analyze That, De Niro spoke about his thought process when it comes to acting in comedy movies.

"I could comedy in a certain way, I do other stuff down the line, and take more chances. I have to do [it] in a way where I can sense the humor in a situation and the irony," De Niro said. "Meet The Parents is a little different, obviously, and that’s not the character I play in Analyze This and Analyze That. I felt subtle in another way."

De Niro was also asked what it was like working with Crystal in both films, specifically if having chemistry off-screen makes a difference while filming.

"I think it makes a big difference if you relate to each other. It does help a lot. It can work and it’s fine unless the relationship is such that that kind of rapport is not needed, and then it’s okay," the actor answered. "The audience will never know or notice or whatever. In our case, it does help. We like each other. We respect each other and have fun."

Billy Crystal and Robert De Niro attend the screening of "Analyze This" during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 14, 2024 in New York City.

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Fans can watch Analyze This by renting it on Google Play Movies, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Fandango at Home. Prices range from $3.97 to $5.99.

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Jimmy Dean is kicking breakfast up a notch by adding three brand-new options to its frozen food lineup—and they're packed with extra protein.

Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Dean's 1969-founded company, known for its extensive morning meat selection and quick grab-and-go bites for your first meal of the day, is aiming to become shoppers' No. 1 go-to for convenient grocery pick-ups with added health benefits.

The fresh launch comprises a trio of new, "premium" high-protein products to satisfy any type of craving, sweet or savory: Jimmy Dean Protein Waffles, Jimmy Dean Protein Bowls, and Jimmy Dean Protein Sandwiches. Each of the releases is made with quality, recognizable ingredients, and without any added MSG, artificial colors or flavors. 

"The new waffles are the brand’s first entry into the waffle category and deliver 20 grams of protein per serving—more than the current category leader!" the brand raved in a press release shared directly with Parade. Available in Blueberry, Cinnamon, and Buttermilk flavors, the thin and crispy style breakfast item is perfect for popping into the toaster without skimping on nutrition.

Meanwhile, for a heartier, more filling meal, the Protein Bowls pack 40 grams of protein per bowl, offered in Chipotle Chicken, Classic Sausage & Bacon, and Zesty Monterey & Bacon flavors. Opting for the best of both worlds, bread, meat, egg, and cheese come together in Jimmy Dean's Protein Sandwich selection: Grilled Chicken Ciabatta, Sausage Spiral Croissant, and Breakfast Burger Brioche. "With an impressive 25 grams of protein in each sandwich, they are the highest-protein frozen breakfast sandwich in the category," the press release stated.

Jimmy Dean's high-protein product debut is available now at Walmart locations, and is slated to expand to other retailers nationally beginning in April 2026.

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Harry Styles, 2010 pop music icon, came under fire last month after announcing his 2026 "Together, Together" tour. The announcment followed the reveal of his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally.

Aside from the high ticket prices attributed to dynamic pricing on ticketing platforms, fans expressed frustration over the limited "touring" Styles actually planned to do. While the singer is technically visiting seven countries, the trek consists primarily of residency shows in major cities. The only U.S. dates on the schedule are held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Prior to his new album drop this Friday, Styles explained the methodology behing the residency-style tour to Zane Lowe with Apple Music, revealing the decision was made to account for the singer's mental health.

“I think it makes the show better," Styles said. "I think you can build something that doesn’t have to travel every night."

Harry Styles performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England.

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Styles noted that the residencies "allow me to stay in my life while I’m doing it. And therefore I think it allows me to take care of myself better, which I think makes me better at doing the thing.”

While the "Together, Together" tour will proceed as a residency series—with Styles not budging despite the backlash—he clarified that this does not rule out traditional traveling tours in the future.

"It’s not like I’m saying I’ll never travel again, but I want to see what it looks like if you do it a different way – and people in my band have families now and kids, and some aspects of that too. It’s really important to me that they’re on the road, that I would love to have them. I don’t want to make it near impossible for them to be able to come do that with me.”

The singer has made it clear that prioritizing his well-being has become increasingly important to him since his two-year break from the limelight. He emphasized that this desire to give himself grace will persevere through the next stages of his career.

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The movie plot twist is a storytelling device designed to elicit emotion from audiences, whether it’s surprise, delight, shock, or even rage. But when done well, the narrative trick completely rewires the story you thought you were watching. 

MovieMaker Magazine gets it, as the publication just released a list of the “Best Movie Plot Twists We’ve Ever Seen,” writing, “As you’ll see, we tend to prefer plot twists that change a movie over plot twists that end a movie. But we love plot twists of all kinds.”

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So do we. Which is why we were delighted to see several of our favorite plot-twist moments shouted-out in the rankings. Beware beyond this point, there may be films you haven’t seen and twists discussed. In other words, spoilers lie ahead.

According to the publication, the very best plot twist of all time comes from Lucasfilm’s 1980 blockbuster, The Empire Strikes Back. The follow-up to the 1977Star Wars film, Episode IV - A New Hope, Episode V catches up with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) as he bails on training with Jedi Master Yoda (voiced by Frank Oz) to save his friends from Darth Vader (embodied by David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones). 

Toward the end of the film, Darth Vader, who is vying for Luke to join him on the Dark Side, reveals to the Jedi-in-training the truth about his family tree.

“I am your father,” Vader tells Luke, who is then in complete denial, shouts things like, “That’s impossible!” and a long-winded, “Noooo!” He then chooses to drop into some deep, dark abyss. 

Now, “If you saw this movie in a theater, with your parents, when you were four, you would understand how utterly world-shaking it was,” MovieMaker writes. “The easy answers are never the right ones, there is no simple line between good and evil, nothing can be trusted. The fact that it arrived in the middle of a children’s fantasy trilogy made it all the more stunning. This is the plot twist that made Generation X.”

And they’re right. For audiences who lived through the experience in theaters, they, too, were in outright denial. According to A Critical Hit!, fan reactions have been preserved in archived entertainment magazines, with the most famous sci-fi publication during that time being Starlog. They didn’t have social media back in the ’80s, so they were forced to write in to movie zines to express their thoughts and feelings about big-screen flicks. 

“Is Luke related to Vader? Most think so now that Vader came right out and said it,” one fan wrote. “Well, I say, do you believe everything you hear? Vader may have lied just to enlist Luke to his side. Vader would then dispose of Luke once he got what he wanted.”

Thoughts? Perhaps you agree, perhaps you were hoping gritty David Fincherthrillers like Fight Club and Gone Girl would claim the crown. They’re on the list at Nos. 9 and 6, respectively. Coming in at No. 12, the last of the outlet’s rankings, is Gregory Hoblit’s dark psychological thriller, Primal Fear. And we’re glad to see the noble choice on the list, as the reaction to the diabolical cherade carried out by Edward Norton’s Aaron shocked theater audiences into jaw-dropped frozen pods of their former selves. 

“The [twist] in Primal Fear (1996) first freezes you, and when you begin to recover, it shocks you again,” No Film Schoolwrites. “And when the second shock settles in, you begin to feel a little heartache that stems from a betrayal.”

Another favorite on this list is the Orson Welles-Joseph Cotten vehicle, The Third Man. Claiming the seventh spot, Carol Reed’s British noir set in war-torn Vienna features the “false death” trope that is widely considered a cornerstone of modern spy thrillers.

“A basically perfect plot twist,” MovieMaker writes. “And it comes at a point when plenty of story remains. The only problem with it is that we suspect audiences suspected Welles would show up at some point, given that his name was on the poster.”

A few honorable mentions we would have liked to have seen? Park Chan-wook's Decision to Leave, Jordan Peele's Get Out, Mimi Cave's Fresh, and Denis Villeneuve's Arrival. But, hey, we’re glad the reveal wasn’t spoiled. 

Check out the full list here. And stream The Empire Strikes here on Disney+.

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When you start daydreaming about spring break, your mind probably jumps to beaches, palm trees and somewhere with a frozen drink in hand. Waco, Texas? Maybe not the first place on the list. But leave it to Joanna Gaines to make a pretty convincing case for a spring getaway that involves crafting, good food and a whole lot of small-town charm.

Every year, Spring at the Silos turns the grounds of Magnolia Market at the Silos into a cheerful hub of hands-on fun throughout March and April. We're talking free activities that feel straight out of your favorite cozy DIY daydream: seasonal crafts, lawn games, live music and plenty of spots to just hang out and soak up the atmosphere.

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Spring at the Silos (nicknamed SPATS for short) includes both free events and ticketed opportunities that run from Thursday through Sunday every week for eight weeks. This year it's happening from March 6 to April 25.

The free activities include things like enjoying live music on the lawn in front of the Silos courtesy of a number of different acts, as well as story time and discovery tables with the Cameron Park Zoo for kiddos. Here's a little peek at what the event looked like last year.

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In terms of ticketed experiences (i.e. the stuff you'll have to pay for), there are so many fun workshops and classes. For example, there's a whimsical Garden Fairy Workshop for $45 per person that runs about an hour and provides everything you need to bring the project to life. Meanwhile, a Spring Water Color Workshop ($65 per ticket) will help you bring out your inner artist.

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Do the Magnolia Silos Host Other Events?

It sure does. Around the winter holidays you'll find Christmas at the Silos, and in October it hosts Silobration, which celebrates the anniversary of Magnolia Market's grand opening. But, really, you can enjoy the area year-round with plenty of great shopping and eateries. If you want the whole Gaines Waco experiences, you can even stay at Hotel 1928, which is owned by the couple.

Because yes, while Joanna and Chip are always hard at work on new renovation and TV projects, they're running a host of different businesses at the same time. It almost makes you wonder when they have time to kick back and relax.

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Drinking in Ireland is kind of like a religious experience. When I lived abroad in Dublin for school in the summer of 2009, I learned that Irish pub culture is more than knocking back a perfectly capped Guinness. It is truly a place of camaraderie, where people of all ages can share stories and chat.

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However, there are plenty of Irish pubs in America that still hold that spirit— in New York City especially. In the city that changes overnight, a constant has remained since 1854: McSorley's Old Ale House.

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This saloon has seen so many changes over the years but has been a part of the city's rich history. The watering hole has been mentioned in songs like "McSorley's Stays the Same” by Carrie Caffrey and Spencer Grubbe, as well as a folk song simply titled “McSorley's” by Loudon Wainwright III.

The place is literally coated in history with original photos, clippings, and memorabilia from the city and the country throughout the years. Inside you'll find original Woodstock tickets, an original Civil War flag, autographed photos, and even an original paper detailing the sinking of the Titanic.

Countless celebrities and political personas have walked through the pub's ancient doors, including John Lennonhimself. There, Woody Guthrie himself inspired the union movement from the front of the bar. Another notable historical moment is when, in 1970, women were finally allowed to enter the pub after civil rights attorneys Faith Seidenberg and Karen DeCrow sued to gain access to the bar.

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The most interesting thing of all is that the bar has served only one ale in its 172-year history: its signature ale. McSorley's Ale is a "golden hue" and was brewed by various breweries in Manhattan until the 1940s. The ale is now available to people via kegs and bottles outside of NYC, but it may taste a little different depending on the water it is brewed from.

Today you can stroll in for the classic Irish ale and a robust Irish menu. Just be sure to bring some cash with you, as the bar deals strictly in paper money.

Considering the fact that most people associate the J. Geils Band with just a couple of super popular songs, it might surprise fans to learn that the band's biggest hit actually came from their tenth studio album...and over 40 years later, it's still considered a classic.

From the 1981 album Freeze-Frame (which also spawned the single of the same name), "Centerfold" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1982 and stayed there for six weeks. (It would eventually be replaced by Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" in April of that year.)

Not only was "Centerfold" the group's first number one song, but it made the J. Geils Band so huge in 1982 that the Freeze-Frame album ended up at #5 on Billboard’s year-end Top Pop Albums chart, with “Centerfold” finishing as the year's #5 Top Pop Single. The song was also ranked the #11 biggest Hot 100 hit of the '80s.

The J. Geils Band's second-biggest hit was “Freeze-Frame," which hit #4, followed by “Must of Got Lost” (1975), which made it to #12.

In a 2025 interview with Billboard, former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf opened up about the possibility of the J. Geils Band being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“It would be a nice honor,” the singer admitted, adding, “I do feel the Geils Band contributed a lot in the AOR period of rock n’ roll. Not unlike the Stones we introduced a lot of people to (artists) like the Contours and Otis Rush and Muddy Waters and doo-wop…yet the Geils band has been looked over. I think we worked very hard for 17 and a half years, and I think we made some kind of contribution. But, to quote a Johnny Mathis song, ‘it’s not for me to say.’”

Peter Wolf is on tour now

Following a sabbatical to write his recent rock memoir, Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, Wolf recently returned to the stage. His current tour of the U.S. kicked off in February and is scheduled through the end of April, and he's also reportedly working on new music — his first since 2016's A Cure for Loneliness.

According to Wolf, he's been working with "the same cast of characters” he collaborated with on his last few albums.

“I think it’s got some really memorable songs, and I took a long time in putting it together,” he said.

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Do you like to laugh? Of course you do! And if you're on the lookout for a new comedy movie to stream this month, you're in luck! Netflix will be dropping five new comedy films that are guaranteed to be loads of 'laugh-out-loud' fun!

From animated classics to live-action films, there is something here for everyone! So grab your friends and a bowl of popcorn as we rank the five best new comedies that are coming to Netflix in March. Enjoy!

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Best Movies Coming to Netflix

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5. The Bad Guys 2 (2025)

• Coming to Netflix: Mar. 21, 2026

The original film, based on a popular graphic novel series by Aaron Blabey, was a hit with critics and at the box office. It boasted a funny, clever script and great voice performances by Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson and others.

The Bad Guys gang is a bunch of wisecracking criminal animals that stepped right out of an Ocean's Eleven heist. If you are a fan of the original, you can expect more of the same from this sequel.

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The LEGO Movie has been a box office smash.

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4. The LEGO Movie (2014)

• Coming to Netflix: Mar. 1, 2026

Product placement meets multiplex entertainment meets art in a witty, meta surprise critical darling that, along with Guardians of the Galaxy the same year, made Chris Prattone of the biggest movie stars in the world. Everything was a little less awesome in the so-so, less streamlined, and belated sequel. But trust us, you'll love the original!

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3. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

• Coming to Netflix: Mar. 23, 2026

Here’s your chance to learn how those mischievous little yellow creatures learned to work so diligently for their sharp-nosed master. Set in the 1970s (cue the disco music and bell-bottoms!), the animated filmfollows Gru (Steve Carell) as a 12-year-old fanboy of the supervillain groupthe Vicious 6. Along with his fresh team of Minions, he devises a scheme to become an A-list bad guy.

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2. Zombieland (2009)

• Coming to Netflix: Mar. 1, 2026

Equal parts horror film and comedy, Zombieland follows a makeshift family of four, thrown together because they’re survivors of a zombie apocalypse. Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin and Woody Harrelson (all Oscar nominees) play the four loaners tasked with destroying hundreds of living corpses. It should be scary, but you end up mostly just laughing.

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1. Matilda (1996)

• Coming to Netflix: Mar. 1, 2026

There’s nothing quite like the euphoria of finding people who just GET you, and oftentimes those people are not your biological family members. In Matilda, based on the famous Roald Dahl book, a young bookworm realizes that her family may not have her best interests at heart. With some secret powers and the help of her lovely teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda is able to find the life she’s meant to live and the people who will accept her.

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Pringles is welcoming the summertime vibes early, launching a new limited-edition flavor inspired by a classic cookout meal.

Last year, the iconic brand of potato crisps dished out a special collaboration with Miller Lite that took beer-braised meats to the chip aisle, launching some rather controversial flavors—including Pringles x Miller Lite Beer-Braised Steak, Beer Can Chicken and a Grilled Beer Brat variety. This year, it's reinventing how it offers barbecue-style flavors by nixing the beer and turning up the heat (just ever so slightly).

From the looks of it, the recently spotted newcomer is still turning heads, but instead of dividing fans, it appears to be uniting them. Here's what fans are saying about Pringles new Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ flavor.

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The new item was spotted on shelves as early as a few days ago, and while the brand itself has yet to officially announce its arrival, Pringles has been seen interacting in the comment section of posts from excited fans sharing the new flavor on social media.

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Pringles Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ is available in a standard 5.5-ounce canister that's light blue and features an image of pulled pork with vinegar and what appear to be smears of barbecue sauce across the front. Given the symbolism on the can, we would expect the flavor to be a mash-up of similar flavors found in its Salt and Vinegar, All-Dressed and Barbecue varieties, just with a little added heat as the can is clearly labeled "mild" with a few peppers to indicate some sort of spice component.

According to an official description on the Walmart Business website, the new flavor features a "sweet and tangy" blend of "savory and spicy Carolina BBQ plus cheesy flavors for delicious taste and crunch," and fans are pretty much sold, saying the variety "sounds good."

"Pulled pork pringles sounds tasty 🔥🔥🔥," another applauded before a third cheered, "Those pringles look [fire] 🔥."

"Carolina Pulled Pork is one of the 10 best foods EVER in my life. I grew up on it," someone else shared, hinting that they have high hopes for the flavor.

"These could be sooo good," one more agreed.

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Those who've tried them say the chips certainly smell like barbecue pulled pork and suggest that they're "really good" and have a little bit of spice to them.

So far, the new chips have been spotted at Walmart, but it's currently unclear if they're exclusive to the retailer. That said, they are limited-edition and given what some reviewers have said, they might be worth going out of your way for—especially if you're typically a fan of barbecue-flavored chips.

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A sequel to the Academy Award-nominated film, The Wild Robot, is now in the works.

Announced by TheWrap on Thursday, DreamWorks Animation is developing a sequel to The Wild Robot. Titled The Wild Robot Escapes, it will be based on the second book in the popular book series written by Peter Brown. Troy Quane will be directing the sequel, alongside Heidi Jo Gilbert, who served as the Head of Story on the first film. Meanwhile, Jeff Hermann will return as a producer, while Chris Sanders, the director of The Wild Robot, will write the screenplay for the upcoming sequel.

Director Chris Sanders speaks onstage during the Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies for the film "The Wild Robot" at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 11, 2025 in Santa Barbara, California.

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Released in theaters in September 2024, The Wild Robot follows Rozz (Lupita Nyong'o), a service robot stranded on an empty island after a shipwreck. Adapting to the harsh environment, she learns to communicate with wildlife, adopts an orphaned gosling named Brightbill (Kit Connor) and builds a makeshift family with a fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal). The voice cast for the animated film also included Mark Hamill, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry and Ving Rhames.

During its box office run, The Wild Robot grossed $143.9 million in North America and $189.9 million in other territories, bringing the worldwide total to $334.1 million. The animated film was also nominated for three Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score and Best Sound, and received positive reviews from critics and viewers.

Lupita Nyong'o, Chris Sanders and Kris Bowers pose on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the Special Presentation of "The Wild Robot" at the Royal Festival Hall, during the 2024 BFI London Film Festival in London, on October 13, 2024.

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So far, The Wild Robot Escapes is in the very early stages of pre-production, and it has not been reported whether the original cast will be coming back for the sequel. An official release date has not been announced either.

The Wild Robot can be streamed on Netflix.

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Back in 1999, Cruel Intentions was all the rage, as was its young, hot cast. The movie featured Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, and Joshua Jackson.

27 years later, and the cult classic film is still as popular as ever. That was proven on the anniversary of the movie's release, with fans flooding social media to feature some of Gellar’s iconic moments as the deceitful Kathryn.

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One of those moments floating around on X features Kathryn delivering an epic monologue to her brother Sebastian, played by Philippe, as she tries to manipulate him in another one of her games.

“Eat me, Sebastian. It’s alright for guys like you and Court to f--k everyone, but when I do it, I get dumped for innocent little twits like Cecile. God forbid I exude confidence and enjoy sex. Do you think I relish the fact that I have to act like Mary Sunshine 24/7 so I can be considered a lady? I am the Marcia f--king Brady of the Upper East Side, and sometimes I want to kill myself. So there’s your psychoanalysis, Dr. Freud. Now tell me, are you in or are you out?” Kathryn declares.

The monologue moment is so good, a fan shared it on X to declare it “iconic” and announce they could never hate Kathryn. One fan commented on the X, agreeing that it was iconic while also expressing that Gellar “nailed” the scene.

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Another scene fans can’t get enough of is the end of Cruel Intentions, where Kathryn is speaking at Sebastian’s funeral, only to learn that all of his deepest darkest secrets have been put into a book. Kathryn learns exactly what he thought of her in a chilling moment that has Gellar showing Kathryn's vulnerable side to the character.

The song "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve plays during the ending, making it even more memorable as it went perfectly with Gellar’s performance.

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Actor Jane Seymour continues to show the world what a life well lived looks like as she forges ahead with 75th birthday celebrations... again!

Seymour's actual 75th birthday was on February 15th—which makes her an Aquarius if you're wondering—but she's stretching out the much-deserved joy for this milestone birthday. Last month, she told People about her lineup of birthday plans, which included a private dinner party hosted by some close friends and a family lunch the day after her birthday. At the time, she also mentioned a "proper small gathering of close friends" that would take place in March.

Well, today's birthday partyInstagram reel from Seymour sure looks like a "proper" gathering, as a few dozen folks sing "Happy Birthday" to the Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman actress and present her with an adorable two-tier cake topped with a glittery 75.

"You're all in my wish," she says to the room full of her loved ones and blows out her candles. Then later she laughs, "My first wish will be for better lungs."

As always, Seymour continues to defy the hands of time. She stuns in a gorgeous red wrap dress.

"Blowing out the candles and feeling incredibly grateful for another year and all of you. 🎂 🫶," Seymour captions the Instagram reel, along with a timely question for her fans. "What is one thing you are grateful for today?"

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To watch the video clip from Seymour's celebration, check out her shares on Instagram or Threads.

Jane Seymour credits Pilates, a Mediterranean diet, and skin protection for her ageless appearance. Her nonprofit organization Open Hearts Foundation funds, empowers, and partners with emerging charities with a mission to transform personal adversity into opportunities for helping others.

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On March 4, Music Business Worldwide announced some fascinating news: Apple Music was adding 'Transparency Tags' to its songs. Considering how difficult it's become for many to tell if something was created with AI, this seems like a very progressive and timely decision by Apple. The move was met with applause and hope online.

"This is… better than nothing," one fan wrote on Popbase's Instagram post. "Still, ban it."

"They should make it so if you dont label it ai you get a fine or you get banned," another commented.

Some others agreed it was a start, but thought that it should be taken a step further.

"Calling AI slop music is the start of the problem," wrote one frustrated music lover. "Allowing it to stay and have a platform is just as bad no matter what label u may give it."

The system will cover four separate sections of the content: Artwork, Track, Composition, and Music Video. This means that, if the artist used AI to create either their lyrics or music elements, the tag would be on Composition. If AI is used to create any of the sound recordings, the tag would apply to Track. Likewise, if AI is used to create either the Artwork or Music Video. This means a track could have up to four tags per song.

However, the plan is far from perfect, as it puts the onus on the record labels and music distributors to apply the tags, not Apple Music.

"We believe labels and distributors must take an active role in reporting when the content they deliver is created using AI," Apple said.

In contrast, the streaming app Deezer has begun actively searching for and tagging AI-created music, becoming the only streaming platform to do so. In 2025, it discovered 13.4 million AI-generated songs on Deezer. In January, it began making the tool available to other companies.

"We detect and tag AI-generated music and remove it from algorithmic recommendations, so that our users have a clear choice regarding what to listen to, while making it harder for fraudsters to game the system," Deezer's CEO, Alexis Lanternier, said in a press release.

A beloved pizza chain, known for its innovative specialty pizzas, carb-friendlier pizza bowls, and signature deals, is expanding in a major way in 2026. 

Marco’s Pizza, which grew by over 60 stores in 2025, is capitalizing on that expansion with plans to open over 80 additional locations in 2026.

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The chain, one of the fastest-growing pizza brands in the country, plans to grow its footprint in several ways, primarily by going into new markets domestically, making its claim on international territories by expanding further in places like Mexico and the Caribbean, and opening in nontraditional venues like ghost kitchens. 

Ghost kitchens, for the uninitiated, are restaurant operations that prioritize takeout and delivery meals, often by not including a storefront or dining area for guests to eat in-store. 

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“Marco’s momentum is driven by a commitment to thoughtful expansion and strong franchisee support,” said Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer of Marco’s Pizza, in a statement. “As we look ahead, we remain focused on building the infrastructure, technology and innovation needed to support the next phase of growth.”

Part of that innovation and technology growth includes an update on its customer loyalty program as well as an exploration into AI-powered ordering capabilities. 

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The chain is also looking forward to introducing new product innovation in 2026 under the guidance of Chef Kathleen Kennedy, who prior to leading the charge at Marco’s, held similar culinary leadership positions at other popular chains like Starbucks and Jack in the Box. Kennedy has recently focused on limited-time offerings at Marco’s like the Margherita Magnifico and Triple Pepperoni Magnifico pizzas. 

Earlier this year, Marco’s launched another limited-time offer: a heart-shaped pizza to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Customers could get a seasonal one-topping pie for $7.99, or bundle it with brownies for just $13.99. 

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The journey from the Love Is Blind pods to the altar was rocky for Ashley Carpenter. She accepted Alex Henderson's proposal and quickly found out he wasn't her type.

The 34-year-old claims manager thought they could overcome this. But she struggled to get a clear story on Alex's past. Where has he lived? Who has he dated? Ashley got different answers from different people and different times. The couple made their decision in the finale and Alex gave his response after the finale aired.

Spoilers for season 10's finale!

How Alex Henderson and Ashley Carpenter Reacted to the Finale

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Alex posted a picture of himself smiling in his tux on March 4 on Instagram. "Damned if I do … Damned if I don’t …" he captioned the post.

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Ashley shared multiple Instagram stories of people cheering her on for her speech at the altar. She posted two pictures of herself with her father on the big day on Instagram with the caption, "my biggest supporter."

The officiant asked Alex if he will say "I do" first, and Ashley interrupted. "I know your answer, and it doesn't matter to me. I know you don't choose me, and I'm not choosing you either." She said they didn't align after the pods and he didn't put in effort.

"There was no intimacy," she said. "There were no questions you had for me. And I felt like as soon as we moved into the apartment, we were roommates." The day trader nodded. She explained that she was confused by their conversations. "Lying is a non-negotiable for me," Ashley said. Alex's mom looked surprised.

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She believed Alex "missed that mark" on having integrity. Alex said he disagreed with her about his integrity. He felt like Ashley didn't understand him. She walked away and asked her dad to help her down the aisle.

It's hard to imagine that the former couple will have more to say to each other. But they do reunite for season 10's reunion, which will be released on March 11 at 9 p.m. EST on Netflix.

Belinda Carlisle is so beautiful that she can make something as boring as waiting at the airport look attractive.

The beloved '80s pop icon, 67, who burst onto the scene with her band, the Go-Go’s, with hits like “We Got the Beat” and “Vacation,” also had a successful solo career, marked by hits like “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.” These days, Carlisle is still touring like crazy as a successful solo artist and released her new album, “Once Upon a Time in California,” back in August. But in a new Instagram photo, the strawberry-blonde stunner showed us how she managed to make waiting at the airport look glamorous.

"Waiting on a friend here in beautiful Mexico City. #vivamexico🇲🇽 ♥️♥️♥️♥️," Carlisle captioned her photo, which showed the beauty with perfect makeup as she sat near a terminal at the airport.

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How Much Has Belinda Carlisle Changed Since the '80s?

Recently, the iconic singer shared side-by-side photos of herself sitting in the same chair in Mexico City 32 years later. However, the legendary star has barely aged a day.

“Same chair, 32 years later. Photographed in Los Angeles in 1993 for US Magazine and then Mexico City 2025. Leopard print never goes out of style……❤️,” the star shared on her Instagram page.

View this post on Instagram What's Belinda Carlisle's Sobriety Story?

In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Carlisle opened up about her past issues with drugs and alcohol, which continued for many years.

“I thought, I’ll just drink wine, and I won’t do coke. I realised that in order to continue with my career — which was in the toilet — the most important thing was to get sober. I remember playing this little club in Northampton at the end of my drinking and using. There were 12 people in the audience, and my dressing room was a closet for cleaning materials, mops and brooms. I thought, wow. I was able to turn things around, but I wouldn’t have been able to if I had been behaving in the way I was before I got sober,” she recalled.

Now clean and sober, Carlisle still knows how to rock. Here’s a throwback from one of her most legendary tunes:

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