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Happy 70th birthday to Richard Butler, the frontman of ‘80s post-punk legends the Psychedelic Furs.

The band is best known for their 1981 song “Pretty in Pink,” which inspired the name of the 1986 John Hughes film starring Molly Ringwald. The band re-recorded a more polished version of the song for the film’s soundtrack. The Furs' other '80s classic hits include "The Ghost in You," "Heaven" and "Heartbreak Beat."

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Richard Lofthouse Butler was born on June 5, 1956, in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. His father was a research chemist, while his mother was an artist. The young Butler attended art school in London planning to follow his mother’s footsteps prior to forming the Psychedelic Furs.

Aside from fronting the Furs from 1977 through the early 1990s, Butler fronted the band Love Spit Love, which released two albums, a self-titled effort in 1994 and Trysome Eatone in 1997. The second album was released by Madonna’s Maverick Records label. Butler also released an eponymously titled solo album in 2006, featuring cover art created by the singer.

In addition, to performing with the Furs, Butler is also an established visual artist and showcases his work on his @rblofthouse Instagram account. His handle is drawn from his unusual middle name.

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Richard Butler’s 70th birthday comes as a bittersweet time for the Furs. On May 8, the band announced on their social media channels that they were forced to cancel their spring and summer tour dates “due to a serious medical issue in the band.”

Nearly a month later, on June 2, the band revealed that it was Richard Butler’s bass-playing brother Tim, 67, the only other original member in the Furs, who experienced the “serious medical issue.”

A post to their social media channels read: “Please join us in saying ‘get well soon’ to our own #TimButler who has just undergone triple-bypass #heart surgery. Tim is recovering comfortably and thanks each of you for all of the love, concern and well-wishes!!!! #PFurs,” reads the post, which features a photo of Tim Butler.

This isn’t the first time in recent memory that the Furs have been beset by health problems. The band’s longtime saxophonist Mars Williams died on Nov. 20, 2023, at the age of 68 after suffering from ampullary cancer. Despite his illness, Williams continued to perform live with the band through October. We caught one of his final performances on Oct. 13, 2023, where Richard Butler saluted Williams on stage before Williams took the spotlight on the sax-laden Furs’ classic “Sister Europe,” from their 1980 self-titled debut.

Original guitarist John Ashton, who left the band after they went on a hiatus in 1992, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021. His friend, singer/bassist Gail Ann Dorsey, launched a GoFundMe to help play for his medical treatment. In 2024, Ashton shared that his cancer is in remission.

In a 2020 interview with this writer for the streaming service TIDAL, Richard Butler addressed the band’s ties to the movie Pretty in Pink.

“It’s a double-edged sword, the Pretty in Pink thing. It brought us a good deal of attention, but I think — John Hughes, God bless him — the song was sort of misrepresented. I think a lot of people think it’s about somebody actually wearing a pink dress and taking it all quite literally, but it wasn’t about that at all,” he explained. “So when ‘Love My Way’ was used in [the 2017 film] Call Me By Your Name, it felt like it righted the balance somewhat. Because I thought that was an excellent use of it, and that song couldn’t have found a better place to be.”

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett has died at the age of 93, his family announced. The two-time Cup champion and broadcaster died Thursday, June 4 of natural causes in his home in Newton, North Carolina.

Across his legendary career, Jarrett won 50 races and was the NASCAR champion in 1961 and 1965. He was also a two-time Sportsman champion, claiming back-to-back titles in 1957 and 1958. Jarrett also still holds the record for the premier series’ largest margin of victory, having won the 1965 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway by 14 laps.

He decided to retire at the age of 34 to spend time with his family, but returned as a broadcaster with CBS and ESPN.

In 2011, Jarrett as inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

"He was a friend to everyone he met and NASCAR's oldest living champion. By all accounts, he was a true NASCAR legend," his family shared in a statement. "While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell also paid tribute to Jarrett.

"Despite his calm demeanor, 'Gentleman' Ned Jarrett was as fierce a competitor as NASCAR has ever seen," he said. "His on-track accomplishments speak for themselves with wins and championships across several NASCAR divisions. But it was his off-the-track persona that separated Ned from his peers. He was as kind as his nickname indicated. And his endearing personality helped him excel in his second career as a broadcaster. Ned was an outstanding ambassador for the sport for more than six decades, and he will be dearly missed. On behalf of the France family and all of NASCAR, I offer my deepest condolences to all of Ned's family and friends on the loss of a NASCAR legend."

There’s a common misconception that working after you’ve taken retirement will reduce your overall benefits, but the opposite is true. For those who took Social Security (SS) before their full retirement age (FRA), you may see benefits withheld if you earn over a certain amount, but that will come back to you later. 

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Age Matters

If you retire before your FRA (67 for anyone born after 1960), you will have benefits withheld if your post-retirement income exceeds the government-set limit. According to a Social Security white paper released by the agency, $1 will be withheld for every $2 you earn over $24,480. In the year you reach full retirement age, SSA deducts $1 for every $3 you earn above $65,160, and only counts earnings before the month you reach FRA.

For anyone who waits until FRA to take Social Security, there is no cap on how much you can earn. You won’t see a reduction in benefits or any additional withholdings at all. Anyone at FRA can collect their full Social Security check and continue working without penalty. 

If you wait until 70 to take your Social Security, you may even see a significant boost in your monthly checks. Because you’ll be past FRA, you won’t have to worry about any reduction in monthly checks. 

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Benefits Aren’t Lost

Many people avoid working because they don’t want to lose benefits, but those benefits aren’t actually lost. They’re withheld, which means that you’ll get them back when you take full retirement. Working before FRA and still collecting Social Security could give you a little more. For every $2 you earn over the limit, only $1 is withheld — and that withheld amount is returned to you once you reach FRA through permanently higher monthly payments. 

Related: Social Security Could Be Capped at $100,000 — Here's What That May Mean for Your Benefits

What Counts As Income

The Social Security Administration (SSA) also calculates your threshold differently for employees versus self-employed individuals. “If you work for someone else, only your wages count toward Social Security’s earnings limits. If you’re self-employed, we count only your net earnings from self-employment,” the agency says.

Self-employed individuals may actually benefit from working if their net income doesn’t exceed the threshold. People working for someone else could see their benefits recalculated at a higher amount if they have a high-yield year.

Will Working Hurt You?

While working after taking early SS benefits may reduce your monthly check at the time, it isn’t money you lose. Working while collecting SS may actually benefit you in the long run. 

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

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Martha Stewart's classic taste has a way of bringing effortless elegance to the everyday, and one time and place where that's especially true is a summer table setting. Hosting family and friends for a quaint al fresco meal or cocktail hour on your patio deserves the kind of practical charm Martha's pieces are known for. When it comes to your summer spread, one easy way to achieve her timeless style is with this gorgeous vintage-inspired pitcher that's currently on sale at JCPenney.

Right now at JCPenney, you can score an extra discount on already-reduced home goods like this Martha Stewart Chauncey Hobnail Glass Serving Pitcher when you enter code 1SUMMER at checkout. These stacked deals drop the usual $65 price tag to just $22 for a total savings of 66%. The code is only active through June 7, so you'll have to act fast if you want to snag this summer-ready pitcher at such a fantastic price. 

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With a generous 56-ounce capacity, this pitcher is perfectly suited for serving a crowd. Whether you’re serving fresh lemonade, iced tea, sangria, fruit-infused water, or even chilled wine, it'll help you do it in style. It instantly elevates a summer tablescape with its signature hobnail texture across the glass, giving the piece a nostalgic vibe that's totally on trend this summer. The glass is sturdy yet delicate-looking, making it a centerpiece-worthy addition to any table.  Plus, it's dishwasher-safe on the top rack, so clean up is a breeze.

Available in clear, pink, and green, this pitcher is equally as lovely for everyday use year-round as it is for summer. It's suitable for everything from morning orange juice to evening cocktails. You could even pair it with a matching four-piece set of hobnail goblets or tumblers, each on sale in all three colors for just $23 right now. 

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Jewel is an undeniable icon of the ‘90s. But long before her rise to fame, she faced significant hardships, including homelessness, while honing her craft in bars as a teenager. Her experience shaped her poetic singer/songwriter style of writing, and her sound set her apart from the grunge era of the time that was ultimately fading away. 

Though her debut single, “Who Will Save Your Soul,” was her first song serviced to radio, upon release, the track didn’t gain traction right away. In fact, it was initially deemed a radio flop. 

“The gatekeepers weren’t into sensitive folk singing… They wanted the grunge and all of the angst. So nobody liked me in the establishment,” Jewel acknowledged during an interview on theConsequence of Sound Story Behind the Song podcast, adding that early on, she was embraced by college radio, her label, and the performance venues she played at.  

Eventually, Jewel found success in her music following a spot on Bob Dylan’s tour. Her relentless touring and Dylan’s push paid off as her song was added to radio stations across the country, eventually peaking at No. 11 on the Billboard all-genre Hot 100 chart in 1996.

“....I failed for a long time. ‘You Were Meant For Me’ failed, ‘Who Will Save Your Soul’ failed, ‘You Were Meant For Me’ failed again….” Jewel explained. “I'm going to start making a second album, and Bob Dylan asked me to come out. He says, ‘Keep going. F the establishment. You’re a folk singer.’ I was like, ‘Yes, sir!’ And then the album started working, and once it started working, I started selling a million albums every single month for over a year. It was crazy.”  

Appearing on her debut album, 1995’s Pieces of You, which ended up becoming a “sleeper” hit and one of the best-selling debut albums of all time, “Who Will Save Your Soul” was written by Jewel during a solo spring break trip when she hitchhiked across America. 

“I didn’t have enough money to go home to Alaska. I had to leave,” she remembered how she wasn’t able to stay on campus or return home during her break. 

“So I had this genius idea that I would hitchhike and hobo across the country and hitchhike through New Mexico,” she shared, telling the story of how she came up with the idea for “Who Will Save Your Soul," which ended up earning a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1997. “I learned four chords, A minor, C, G, and D, in that order…my plan was to start street singing and make up lyrics about people.”

She added, “I improvised… I had made it from Detroit to Chicago, went down to Michigan Avenue, opened up my guitar case and saw this big city, all this pop culture, thinking of my own life and [asking] was I responsible for my own happiness and who was gonna save me?... That just caused me to start riffing, it was a very stream of consciousness, spoken word lyrics… it was just about seeing these people and watching them in office buildings, and what I was seeing around me.”

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A new report warns that Social Security recipients could see benefits cut by roughly $500 a month if the program's trust fund runs dry in 2032. Social Security insolvency would affect roughly 70 million Americans. What are the experts saying about how likely it is, and what would happen if it ran dry?

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Social Security Is Going Broke

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has warned in a new report that Social Security insolvency is likely in the next 7 years unless measures are taken to preserve it. USA Today Newsreports that, since 2010, Social Security has paid out more in benefits than it collects in payroll taxes, drawing down its reserve trust funds. The sheer size of the Baby Boomer population has put a significant strain on SS, leading to the insolvency crisis. 

According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, the program’s finances haven’t been addressed since 1983, more than 40 years ago. The 1983 reforms were projected at the time to keep the program solvent through the mid-21st century, but demographic shifts have accelerated the timeline.

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Expert Opinions

Anil Suri, managing director, head of Asset Allocation & Portfolio Construction Analytics, Chief Investment Office, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank says in a post on the company’s website, “While a funding solution is likely to be found for this critical retirement program that’s supported millions of Americans since the 1930s, it’s not a bad idea for retirement savers to review their own retirement funding plans and stay aware of developments in Congress.”

The Brookings Institution, a public policy organization located in Washington, D.C., laid out a blueprint to keep the fund solvent and protect the Americans it serves. The plan’s main solutions are to increase taxes on the highest-earning Americans and corporations, raise the retirement age, reduce some benefits, and increase legal immigration (immigrants pay taxes but face stricter rules for collecting SSI).

Nuveen, a global investment management firm, writes that changes will have to happen to keep the fund from going broke, but that there are ways to save it, including:

• Raising the payroll tax from 12.4% to 16.4%
• Remove payroll tax caps
• Phase out payroll tax exclusion of employer-sponsored group health insurance premiums 

This isn’t the extent of Nuveen’s proposal, but increasing revenue seems to be something that everyone working on the problem agrees will save Social Security.

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Will It Happen

If the trust fund is depleted by 2032 and no action is taken, Social Security could only pay about 83% of scheduled benefits — a cut of roughly $500 a month for the average recipient. Fortunately for the millions of Americans who rely on the program and the millions more who have paid into it but haven’t accessed it, there are real solutions to ensure Social Security lasts far into the future.

What Congress Actually Needs to Do (With Sources)

There are currently several active legislative proposals. Here's what's on the table:

1. Raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap. The Social Security Expansion Act (S.770) would extend payroll taxes to income above $250,000 — compared to the current cap of $176,100.

2. A benefits cap on high earners. The CRFB proposed a "Six-Figure Limit" plan in March 2025 that would cap Social Security benefits at $100,000 per year for couples and $50,000 for individuals. This would affect less than 2% of recipients, but extend the program's solvency.

3. The math on what's required Restoring full solvency would require the equivalent of at least a 22% reduction in benefits for current and future beneficiaries, a 29% increase in payroll taxes, or some combination of the two.

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Monster Energy fans are already sounding off about a rumored new flavor that won't hit shelves for months.

According to Instagram snack news creator @snackwithzach, Monster is preparing to launch a new Java Monster Dubai Chocolate flavor in early October. The drink appears set to replace the brand's current Java Monster Café Latte offering.

The flavor takes inspiration from the viral Dubai chocolate trend that has exploded across social media over the past year. Traditionally, Dubai chocolate combines milk chocolate, pistachio cream, and crispy kataifi pastry, creating a rich, nutty dessert that's become a favorite among food influencers. 

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But has Monster taken the trend too far? Fans online seem to think so.

“The Dubai chocolate monster sounds so nasty lmao,” one wrote.

Another shared, “Dubai chocolate monster oh f*ck no,” while a third said, “Also way to be late on a trend Monster lol.”

But others remained intrigued, with one fan writing, “I'ma be trying those monsters as soon as I see their out.”

“Can't wait to try the monster,” another agreed.

Monster continues to experiment with new flavors and limited-time offerings. Earlier this month, the company dropped a patriotic lineup celebrating America's 250th anniversary, including a new Juice Monster Strawberry Lemonade flavor and the return of Ultra Red, White and Blue Razz, which was a fan-favorite when it was first released earlier this year.

The video shared other rumored releases, too. Monster's Vanilla Shots are expected to arrive in October, while Ghost appears to have both a Bubblicious Original flavor and a Yoo-hoo collaboration in the works. Sprite + Tea is back for the summer, Peach Sprite + Tea is reportedly headed to Kroger stores in July, and nostalgic brands like Crush, A&W, and Mug are all rolling out new flavors in the coming months. Even Fanta is getting in on the fun with a Halloween-themed Dark Berry Punch soda reportedly slated for late August.

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Tiffani Thiessen made waves as bad girl Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210, and the '90s legend is loving the Internet's comments that she hasn't aged a day since then!

Thiessen, 52, played the iconic Bayside High cheerleader Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell from 1989 to 1993, and continued her role as Kapowski on the short-lived series Saved by the Bell: The College Years. Her post-Saved by the Bell years led Thiessen not too far away from Bayside High. She landed on Beverly Hills, 90210, where she caused chaos for 5 seasons before departing. These days, Thiessen is thriving as a social media influencer and actress known for sharing her delicious recipes online. But as Thiessen shared in a hilarious new Instagram reel, she certainly doesn't mind comments that she hasn't aged a day since her days on 90210.

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

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Will They Reboot Saved by the Bell Again?

While 90210 has already been rebooted, Saved by the Bell was back in action… for a short amount of time, at least. A reboot of the series aired on Peacock for two seasons from November 2020 to December 2021, and starred Thiessen as her beloved character, who was still married to her longtime love, Zack Morris. However, the reboot didn’t stick. When asked if she thought another one was possible, Thiessen spoke candidly.

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

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

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Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star Jai Rodriguez came to his successor, Karamo Brown's defense after the Netflix alum broke his silence about the on-set drama.

"My successor, Karamo, who I love and adore, just did a big interview that I deeply resonated with," Rodriguez shared via TikTok on Friday, June 5. "I am just making this video in support of him, and all Queer Eye folk who have ever been a Fab 5 person in the U.S. because I think it's important to share. Unless you worked on the show as a Fab 5 member, you'll never know the actual story."

He explained that in the nearly 25 years since the original Bravo series premiered, "none of us have ever written a tell-all or told our stories as honestly as Karamo did." Rodriguez went on to say that he always believed he would be the one to break his silence.

"I feel like I could be the most honest and have nothing to lose," he said. "But I still am so thankful that Karamo opened that door of honesty."

Rodriguez was one of the original Fab 5 alongside Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, and Carson Kressley. The series ran for five seasons and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in 2004.

"I have the utmost respect for Karamo, sharing his truth. And I'm sure in the next months, years, whatever, more people will share tales of their journeys. And some may shock you, and some may not," Rodriguez continued. "But, I think what is undeniable and what I love that Karamo emphasized was, at the end of the day, cast members came together to make sure that the hero, the person we were making over, in the 100 episodes that we did in the original cast, and the 10 seasons the new cast did, that all the folks that we made over, were seen, respected, and elevated, and loved, and cared for, and it took a family to do that. And families can be dysfunctional."

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For his part, Karamo — who exited the Netflix remake for all 10 seasons — opened up about toxicity on set in a new interview with People.

"Everyone would just say, 'Well, that's just that person,' instead of saying, 'This behavior does not fly in a professional environment,'" he said. "It impacted me negatively, consistently."

Brown added, "I can no longer stay silent about how often I was made to feel like an outsider."

Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, is dead at 72, and fans are all wondering: What was his cause of death?

Let's take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding his sudden death, as well as another loss in the family months earlier, and two other Buffy deaths in the past couple of years.

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On Friday, June 5, Head's daughters, Daisy and Emily, confirmed the news of their father's death with BBC News.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father,” the bereaved family members shared. “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many."

Head's daughters also shared that they knew "how dearly he will be missed by friends, colleagues and fans of the show he was in", adding that he "loved his job very much" and "always considered himself incredibly lucky."

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An official cause of death for Head—who played Rupert Giles in Buffy and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso—has not been announced, as of writing. However, Emily and Daisy did share what happened to their father in the end.

"He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family," they said in their statement to BBC News.

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Head's Partner Died Just Months Earlier

In late December, Head's partner since 1982, Sarah Fisher, died at 61, their daughters announced on Facebook.

"We are so sorry to have to share the news that our extraordinary, kind and talented mother, Sarah, passed away recently," Daisy and Emily revealed. "It is immensely shocking to us all, and came with very little warning."

They added, "No words could ever express all that she encompassed, or begin to describe the crater her absence has left. We know how profoundly she has impacted the lives of so many, and we couldn't be more proud of the legacy she is leaving behind. We only wish she'd had more time to share her knowledge and brilliance with us, and the world. Our grief knows no bounds, nor did the reaches of her incredibly unique and irreplaceable spirit."

Other Buffy the Vampire Slayer Actors Have Recently Died

Head's death marks the third time Buffy fans have mourned a cast member in the last year and a half. In March 2026, Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54. And in February 2025, Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Dawn Summers in the show, died at 39.

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History is filled with great what-if moments, most especially when looking at the larger landscape of the music industry.

In addition to questions like "What if Buddy Holly hadn't died in that plane crash?" or "What if the Beatles hadn't broken up?", one interesting hypothetical would've been, "What if Peter Frampton joined The Who?": a possibility that was once very close to coming to fruition.

According to a new interview with People magazine, the 76-year-old Frampton explained that he was offered a spot on the iconic British rock band when the former had fallen on notably hard times.

As per the new documentary Frampton, the Frampton Comes Alive musician claimed that Who member Pete Townshend offered Frampton a spot on The Who's tour, temporarily replacing Townshend.

"He said, ‘I’ve got this idea. I want to not tour anymore, but I still want to write and be in The Who and I’ll write the songs and I wonder what you thought if you took my place in The Who on the road,'" Frampton said. "I said, 'Really? Have you spoken to Roger [Daltrey] and John [Entwistle] about this?’ He said, 'Eh, no, but I’m gonna talk to them tomorrow about this.'"

While Frampton was enthusiastic about the opportunity, he claimed that The Who wound up ghosting him following his initial conversation with Townshend, leading to some intense frustration from the beloved musician.

"It took me about five or six calls… and I found him at the studio. All he got out was, ‘Hello, Pete.’ I said, ‘You never called me back, I got nothing going on in my career and I blah blah blah,'" Frampton went on to say. "I berated him because ‘you left me in the lurch there.’ I was feeling so perturbed at the fact that it was there, right in the palm of my hand, and it’s gone."

As it happened, Frampton and Townshend ultimately made peace in the years following the incident, with Frampton now considering the two "good buds."

"I saw Pete talking to Bruce [Springsteen] before he went on for the second half [at a concert], and so I just went over and I stood next to Pete," Frampton said. "He suddenly realized someone was standing next to him, looking at him, staring at him, and he looked around me and he smiled, and he kissed me on the top of my head. So we’re friends now, from then on."

Love Island franchise all-star Tyrique Hyde just revealed during a live stream that he was offered a return to the franchise for Love Island USA Season 8 but he turned it down to prioritize his current relationship.

Hyde, best known for his Love Island UK Season 10 appearance, was on his KICK live stream on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, when he revealed that he had been approached by production to return to Love Island USA for Season 8.

“Ya know, man turned down Love Island USA this summer for my relationship,” Hyde explained.

Hyde began dating Samie Elishi following her Love Island All Stars win with Ciaran Davies, this past winter.

The pair, Hyde and Elishi, soft-launched their relationship back in April, when they went on a romantic getaway to Morocco.

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Fans have, jokingly, called for Hyde to stay away from the franchise: “I hope they never bring Tyrique back to Love Island because that guy is a societal menace,” wrote a user on X.

“Tyrique the menace! I never thought I'd be happy to see this ego maniac again, but this fandom has EARNED this monster!” wrote another fan on X upon seeing Tyrique’s casting for games.

Hyde was recently revealed to be participating in Love Island Aftersun in the UK alongside host Maya Jama to recap and break down all of the latest developments in the Love Island UK villa.

During his time on Love Island UK, Hyde was coupled up with Ella Thomas from Day 1 by the U.K. public, and their controversial dynamic kept viewers engaged and tuned in, ultimately leading them to the finale, where they came in third place.

Hyde would later appear on Love Island Games Season 2 as a bombshell and couple up with Justine Ndiba.The two made it to the finale; however, they lost the final competition to Lucinda Strafford & Isaiah Campbell, resulting in Ndiba’s first loss in Love Island history, having previously won Love Island USA Season 2 and the original season of Love Island Games.

Love Island UK is currently streaming on Hulu, while Love Island Games Season 2 is streaming exclusively on Peacock.

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The backlash surrounding Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair lineup left the music festival with only two acts. In response, Donald Trumpattempted to cancel the event and replace it with himself.

On Thursday, the president posted an update to Truth Social, writing, “On Wednesday, June 24th, at 7 P.M., in magnificent Washington, D.C., now totally beautified, and one of the Safest Cities anywhere in the World, and in celebration of our Country’s 250 Year History, we will be bringing you, LIVE, the Greatest Rally, EVER! It will be special at every level — a Rally to end all Rallies!”

Trump continued, revealing who would perform at the rally (of course, other than himself), “We don’t want singers with no talent, but big fees to put you to sleep, we’ve told them all to stay home. All we want is you, me, a few speakers, and the Greatest Music ever played, the same Music you have listened to for years!”

So who are these “great” musicians? The president adds, “We will have the fabulous Lee Greenwood introducing me with what has turned out to be one of the Greatest Hits of All Time, GOD BLESS THE U.S.A., and the amazing Christopher Macchio, who will sing Nessun Dorma, Hallelujah, Ave Maria, God Bless America, and others.”

The president didn't stop there. He went on to write, “Not since the legendary Luciano Pavarotti has there been such a voice! The Rally will also be featuring the wonderful U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and Armed Forces Choir, and “The Presdient’s Own” United States Marine Band, with the Joint Armed Forces Chorus, all of your favorite Hits, PLUS a fine and highly dignified gentleman known as, President DONALD J TRUMP!”

Who is Lee Greenwood?

Greenwood is a Grammy Award-winning country singer/songwriter who skyrocketed to fame in 1984 with the release of his iconic anthem “God Bless the U.S.A.” According to the performer’s website, he’s sold over 25 million albums and has had 11 number-one hits. 

Freedom 250 isn't the first time Greenwood and Trump have collaborated. The pair teamed up to release the “God Bless the U.S.A. Bible” in 2025. Greenwood also performed as Trump walked to the stage at the 2024 Republican National Convention, at Trump’s Presidential Inauguration, and at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. 

Who is Christopher Macchio?

Macchio is a classically trained tenor who has performed at several Trump-backed rallies and events. The opera singer famously performed the U.S. National Anthem at the 47th Presidential Inauguration. 

Will Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice still perform?

As of now, there’s no word as to whether the last two acts standing will take the stage at the Great American State Fair. Flo Rida has kept mum, leaving his fans to assume he will still perform. 

Robert Matthew Van Winkle (a.k.a. Vanilla Ice) has publicly expressed his love for the country and his desire to perform at the event, telling Laura Ingraham on Fox News, “Who throws a better party than Trump? Let’s be honest, I’ve been to a few of them. This guy really knows how to throw a great party.”  

When asked if he’s joining the June 24 rally, Vanilla Ice responded, “I hope so, I don’t even know. I’m here marinating. But I’m honored to even be invited to this. And I’ll be there no matter what.”

How totally fitting that Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch were on the phone with each other just moments before Zooming in for their exclusive Parade cover story. And like any two close pals, they talked about everything ... and nothing. 

“Oh, we were just downloading and girlfriend chatting,” Gasteyer says nonchalantly. “It’s like completing logistics and children and outfits.” 

Then comes the impressive celebrity kicker: The clothing part of the conversation focused on what they’re going to wear to the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall—airing Sunday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. On a group text chat with their fellow Saturday Night Live alums, the two received feedback from no less than Tina Fey—who, per Gasteyer, offered up, “Hear me out: Same outfit.” 

In an amusing twist, the longtime friends are vying against each other for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. Dratch, 60, is a standout as the oh-so-droll narrator in a revival of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Show and even does the iconic “Time Warp” (much to the audience’s very audible delight). Gasteyer, 59, plays uptight busybody Mildred Layton in the winking Schmigadoon! It's a spoof of classic Broadway shows—and she caps her performance with the show-stopping number “Tribulation.” 

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(The category is rounded out by Shoshanna Bean for The Lost Boys; Hannah Cruz for Chess; and Nichelle Lewis for Ragtime.)

“Rachel and I were just talking about how Broadway is like the Olympics in that you cannot do this if you’re bad at it,” Gasteyer says. “It really is an honor.” Seconds Dratch, “And when you’re in comedy, you don’t imagine a Tony at all. It feels extra special.” 

Of course, the two have already struck comedy gold, courtesy of their memorable runs on SNL. Though Gasteyer ended her six-season tenure in 2002 and Dratch followed four years later, their characters and sketches remain etched in pop-culture lore. After all, who doesn’t still relate to Dratch’s Debbie Downer? And Christmas wouldn’t be complete without watching Gasteyer as an NPR host as she gushes over edible “Schweddy Balls.” (She could do an inspired Celine Dion and Martha Stewart, too.) 

After their exits, Dratch and Gasteyer—both native East Coasters who started their comedy careers doing improv—stayed tight. Onscreen, they shined with Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph in the 2019 Netflix movie Wine Country and teamed up to write and co-star in the 2021 Hallmark movie spoof A Clusterfunke Christmas. “Rachel is so free and creative and I can be very structured, so we work really well together as a pair,” Gasteyer says.

They’ve also bonded over motherhood: Gasteyer has two kids, daughter Frances, 24, and son Ulysses, 18 (with husband, advertising executive Andrew McKittrick); Dratch is mom to Eli, 15.  

Rachel Dratch shows some love to Ana Gasteyer's unborn baby Frances in 2002!

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Just hours before their respective Friday night showtimes, the two stars were live from New York—Gasteyer in her dressing room; Dratch in her home—and shared all with Parade.

Parade:At this stage in your careers, what does it mean for you to be nominated?

Ana Gasteyer: Obviously incredible. I think all comedy ladies—particularly our group—have been waiting to be cast age-appropriately in our 50s. The good news is the theater has no shortage of opportunities for these kinds of roles. So I can speak for myself, but also to say, as Rachel's biggest fan, like it's a real homecoming and an arrival.

Rachel Dratch: I would also say, like ... Ana was a voice major [at Northwestern University] and has this amazing singing voice. But I never thought I would be nominated for this goofball performance where I’m improvising with the audience. You don't think like, “Here comes a Tony!”

Gasteyer: As the kids say, snaps! 

Is there any competitive energy when you’re nominated against a close friend? 

Gasteyer: Nooooo, legitimately. 

Dratch: I saw Schmigadoon! and Ana just blew the roof off the whole theater. It was so fun. She was even making me laugh and doing all these little things that I was noticing that were just killing me. I was like, “Oh my gosh, I bet she might be nominated for this.” Then on the morning of the nominations, I texted her, “I'm going to tune in to see if you get a nomination.” When I saw my name pop up, I was like ... 

Gasteyer: We were both screaming. It’s such a weird little club to be a part of because not many people can pinch-hit in both comedy and theater. In the beginning [of our runs], we were both sharing our shared trepidation and anxieties getting our feet wet in the new roles. But I saw her in Rocky and when she walked on stage, the audience went insane. I was like, “Man, she has them in her pocket!” Rachel makes it look so easy, and it’s hard. So I wasn't surprised at all when she was nominated—not even a little. 

Ana Gasteyer performs with the Schmigadoon! cast on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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Is there another Tony-nominated performance that you’re not-so-secretly rooting for? 

Gasteyer:Josh Henry [in  Ragtime] is like a once-in-a-generation vocalist. I thought there were some really solid comic performances in Titanique. Stephanie [Hsu] is making brilliant choices in Rocky.

Dratch:Luke Evans in our show is amazing. 

Have you talked about what happens if one of you wins? Are acceptance speeches off-limits between friends? 

Gasteyer: Of course we’ve talked about it. But we’ll be in a panic and won’t remember. We were told that it’s 90 seconds from the time you start walking, which means it’s a 10-second speech. We’re in heels and we’re not young women! 

Rachel, were you a Rocky Horror devotee before joining the production? Like, did you dress up for those midnight screenings? 

Dratch: I went once to the movie theater when I was probably in junior high [in Lexington, Massachusetts]. I brought the props. But I was not going every weekend and I wasn’t dressing in costumes and throwing things at the screen. I feel like I’ve seen the movie. It’s just kind of in the air. You know the songs. You know Tim Curry [as Frank-N-Furter]. That’s my relationship with it. But so many people have ownership of it and have very strong opinions of it. And Ana was in the previous revival on Broadway. 

Gasteyer: I was! It was my Broadway debut [in 2001]. 

Gasteyer and Dratch pose for a photo in 2002.

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You met back in 1999 when Rachel joined SNL.Did the friendship form quickly, or did it take time given that intense environment? 

Gasteyer: Yeah, it was quick.

Dratch: Here’s what I remember: Ana had been there before me for a couple years, and I was the only new person that year. So you're sort of numb and trying to tread your water. My first week there, we tried to write something together with Paula [Pell] in my hotel room. I just loved her sense of humor, and then obviously she's just as funny off stage as she is on. 

Related: Rachel Dratch Reveals the One ‘SNL’ Relic She Has Saved for 25 Years (Exclusive)

Did you bond because you’re both women in a predominantly male environment? 

Dratch: Yeah, the women would write together a lot. That’s what our sense of humor lined up with. 

Gasteyer: Not to be hyper-gendered about it, but we had emotional takes on things and insights about things that maybe we would only want to talk about with other women. You just find your people. 

Did you get a sense that things are more gender-balanced at the show now? Are you plugged in at all? 

Dratch: I’ll go back to doing Second City in Chicago: A lot of the improv teams had like eight guys and one woman. And in a way that was actually good because you got all this stage time. Then it sort of evened out. And at SNL, I never count how many women and men, but the women have been so strong for so long. It’s not even a numbers thing.

Gasteyer: I would say starting in the '90s, it's been trending more in that direction consistently. 

Which host surprised you inreally delivering the goods?  

Gasteyer: Professional athletes are the most amazing hosts because they show up and are used to taking direction. They're naturally magnetic and humble, and that’s like this amazing combination that just makes them jump in feet first and go for it. 

Dratch: They're not worried about being funny. Like if you have a serious actor on, they really want to do a good job. But an athlete will just have a “hey, screw it” attitude.

Gasteyer:Derek Jeterwas there ...

Dratch: We had Tom Brady. Oh, and politicians: We had John McCain and Al Gore. They're used to being in front of crowds, and they're not trying to hit a bar of comedy; they're just trying to be themselves. 

Rachel, why do you think Debbie Downer has remained this beloved culture touchstone? 

Dratch: Well, the funny thing is that the term “Debbie Downer” took off—and now it's so old that people think we wrote a scene based on the term. 

Gasteyer: It’s in the lexicon! There’s this New Zealand movie called Hunt for the Wilderpeople and an adorable Maori child literally says “Hello, Debbie Downer.”

"Everyone knows someone like that," says Dratch about the iconic character she created.

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Dratch: But I think, like, everyone knows someone like that or they have a Debbie Downer in themselves. Especially now because you want to blurt out this bad news article you read but then you’re like, “Wait, that’s going to ruin the vibe.” People tell me on the street, “That’s my mom, that’s my boss, that’s my brother.” So it seems to resonate. 

Is it strange to be associated with such a negative character? 

Dratch: No, it’s been so long that it’s always nice when people come up to me and say “Hey, Debbie Downer.” You know, when you put up a scene on SNL, you have no idea how it’s going to do. Like, it could be great or it flops at dress [rehearsal] and never goes anywhere. I didn’t know this was going to take off. And in the first one, we started laughing so hard that it became known for a big blooper.  

Ana, what’s the most iconic character that people still want to talk to you about? 

Gasteyer: “Schweddy balls.” It was hilarious. We did “The Delicious Dish” segment so many times, but the Christmas edition was the one that stuck. Also because it is a holiday one, they air it every year. 

What’s the biggest misconception about life after SNL? Do people just assume you’re set for life professionally? 

Gasteyer: I don't know what other people think. I can't answer that question.

Dratch: I can answer, because I did think, “Oh now you get your movie deal, and you're set.” Not like I thought that about myself, but that was the trend back then. Now it's different. But yeah, for me things were kind of slow after, and then I regrouped and did other things. It's a constant ebb and flow.

Gasteyer: The one asset SNL gives you that I’ve come to appreciate in the 24 years since I've been gone is that there are lots of jobs that kick off careers for people, but SNL is a job that continues to grow in terms of your access and connection. I mean, everybody in the SNL stratosphere is working, and they come from multiple generations of the same sensibility and the same mentality. 

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So there is a skill set from the show that comes in handy beyond comedy writing and performing live ... 

Gasteyer: You know how to work quickly and work under pressure collaboratively. So the skill set we needed to get the job—being able to create on your own behalf—stays with you. I think long careers come from multiple places, and a lot of it is how much you make for yourself and the things that you decide to initiate and write and create and produce and direct and put up and collaborate around you and your friends. Just sitting around and waiting around for the phone to ring is a much harder career. 

Are comedy friendships uniquely deep because you’ve seen each other at your absolute best—and worst?

Gasteyer: Very.

Dratch: Yeah. Like only Ana can understand sometimes when things are slow or when you’re trying to crack a code on a joke. We can understand the emotional ups and downs, and we help each other out for creative endeavors, too.

What’s a compliment the other person gave you that has stayed with you?

Gasteyer: Rachel is my favorite audience on Earth. Writing with her is so liberating because she's the most generous reader. She's so smart and she has such good taste and she has a willingness to laugh at what's genuinely funny. So when I make her laugh, it’s genuine. Have I ever complimented you, Dratch?

Dratch: Oh yeah, many times. It’s really hard to sort of dissect and talk about comedy, but Ana has this intellect that I can’t even explain.

Fun rundown time:Which former SNL cast member would make the most unforgettable Frank-N-Furter?

Dratch:Will Ferrell would be the comedy version, because he's tall and would be funny in heels. 

What's the last thing discussed in your SNLgroup chat?

Dratch: Maybe a sunset that Paula sent. Paula just got a really pretty house upstate, and there's no end of sunsets and unbelievable vistas. 

Gasteyer: Also, Paula just got stuck on a runway for, like, eight hours.

Among Tina, Amy, Maya or Kristen Wiig, who’s the first person to respond in the chat?

Gasteyer: Tina. She's a fast reply.

Dratch: Yeah, that's true.

Will a sequel to Wine Countryhappen? 

Gasteyer: I would happily do a sequel to Wine Country any day of the week, and I would probably set it in a flea market in Italy. 

Dratch: The movie wasn't created by us, but of course we'd be up for it. 

Related: Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph Talk Female Friendships, Comedy, SNL, Wine and More!

If you could revive one SNL sketch together, what would it be?

Gasteyer: It's the dumbest thing in the world, and it's so quintessentially SNL. It's called “Hot Air Balloon Mystery Theater” [from 2002 with host Ian McKellen]. We're all on a tiny hot air balloon, and somebody's been shot. Everybody is doing like an olden times Gilded Age accent with ridiculous outfits. It makes me laugh.

Dratch: The host was Joshua Jackson [in 2000]. He was a frat boy, and he found a magic amulet that could make a wish. He wished that he could see some hot lesbian action. And then it cuts to me and Ana on a Vermont beach. We’re in flannels, wearing Birkenstock sandals and feeding each other homemade yogurt. That just might be my fave. 

This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity 

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A veteran homicide prosecutor says the Nancy Guthrie case could still move forward even if her body is never recovered.

Speaking with journalist Brian Entin, Tad DiBiase—a prosecutor known for handling “no body” homicide cases—said a recovered body is always preferable evidence, but he believes the Guthrie case could still be successfully tried without one.

"It is always, always better to have a body, without a doubt," DiBiase told Entin. "Because even if you get remains, it tells you, 'this person left these remains here.'"

That said, DiBiase believes that the Guthrie case could be tried as a "no body" case successfully—that is, that a potential suspect could be found guilty without the body being recovered.

Investigators are still working through leads and piecing together evidence in the case in hopes of finding out who is responsible for Guthrie's disappearance.

The 84-year-old has been missing since Sunday, Feb. 1. Authorities believe that she was abducted from her Arizona home in the middle of the night, but the exact details of what happened are still unclear.

After the case reached 100 days, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos spoke out about some of the latest updates in the case.

“It’s just not a detective goes out there, talks to somebody, and we can make an arrest,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Tucson’s KOLD-TV in an interview published on June 1. “This is a very sensitive case, but what really makes it prolonged is we do rely on labs.”

“If I were to say there’s a positive to this, it is that people are working, doing their best to stay within those rules so that they have that understanding that, look, nobody wants to arrest the wrong person,” Nanos continued. “We wanna make sure that DNA doesn’t just identify a suspect. It also exonerates those who are innocent.”

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Kyle Busch's wife, SamanthaBusch, is breaking her silence after the NASCAR legend's shocking death at 41.

In a touching Instagram post, Samantha shared her gratitude for the vast demonstrations of kindness she and her children, Brexton and Lennix, have experienced since Busch's tragic death on May 21 from pneumonia that led to sepsis.

"As a family, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you," Samantha began. "The prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us through the most heartbreaking days of our lives. While our hearts are absolutely shattered, we have felt God’s presence and arms wrapped tightly around us through each and every one of you."

She continued, sharing that "the love that has surrounded our family during this unimaginable time has brought comfort in the middle of so much pain. Knowing the impact Kyle had on others and seeing how they are honoring him through each unique act of generosity is a true testament to how special Kyle is to so many people. There are moments when the weight of this loss feels impossible to carry, yet time and time again God, through you all, has shown us we are not alone. From family and friends to fans and complete strangers, thank you for showing up for us. Thank you for loving our family so well."

Samantha signed off by thanking the world for "loving Kyle" and "honoring him."

"We may never find the words to fully express what your support has meant to us, but please know that we are deeply grateful," she concluded.

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What Led to Kyle Busch’s Death?

On Wednesday, Busch began suffering a medical emergency at the General Motors Charlotte Technical Center in Concord, North Carolina, Yahoo shared. A man on the scene called 911, according to a recording obtained by TMZ. He told authorities that Busch was suffering “shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he’s going to pass out and is producing a little bit of blood — coughing up some blood.” Hours after his family confirmed he had been hospitalized for a “serious illness,” NASCAR announced his death at 41.

“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said in a statement. “A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’”

What Was Kyle Busch’s Cause of Death?

Busch died of pneumonia leading to sepsis, according to a statement provided by the Busch family on Saturday morning, Yahoo News confirmed.

“The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications,” the family said in a statement. “The Family asks for continued understanding and privacy during this difficult time.”

Yahoo added that twelve days before his death, Busch had complained of sinus issues while racing at Watkins Glen and asked for a doctor to visit him in his hauler after the race.

Related: Watch the Touching Way NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch’s Team Paid Tribute to Him After His Death

Just because a movie is on TV every day during the holiday season doesn't mean the cast is making money. David Krumholtz, who starred in The Santa Clause franchise, admits that his beloved role hasn't led to bursting residual checks.

The actor appeared as a panelist during press day for Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, with Page Six asking him what everyone has wanted to know lately about acting. In recent years, actors who starred in cult classic TV series or franchises have come clean about barely making any money from their hit characters over the years.

“They’re minimal because the movie plays so much,” Krumholtz revealed about his The Santa Clause residuals. "This is how residuals work: every time it plays, you make less. It’s a grade scale."

The John Pasquin-directed Christmas comedy film was released in 1994 when the actor was roughyl 16-years-old and just starting his career. Starring alongsideTim Allen, Krumholtz played the beloved role of Bernard the Head Elf in the film and its sequel. The Santa Clause became a cult classic family Christams film that brought in $190 million upon its release.

Despite the film being aired on TV 24/7 during the winter holidays, Krumholtz says he makes $150 a year from the franchise, but it was much higher when the movie was first released. Some simple math reveals the actor makes roughly $12.50 a month from it.

During the panel, Krumholtz joked that out of all his on-screen roles, the one that makes him the most in residuals is the 2023 blockbuster Oppenheimer. He played a leading role as Isidor Isaac Rabi.

“That’s none of your business! What kind of question is that?" he said, before admitting, “It’s $12.73. It’s enough to buy a hot dog in New York.”

The Santa Clause was one of the actor's earliest leading roles in his career, with fans now recognizing him from films like 10 Things I Hate About You, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Superbad, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, and will appear in Supergirl as Zor-El. He also became known for TV roles like playing Charlie Eppes in Numb3rs and Harvey Wasserman in The Deuce.

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It’s no secret that people are spending a fortune on essentials like groceries and gasoline. But that doesn’t mean they’re staying home this summer. A recent study found 72% of all Americans plan to take at least one trip between June and September. More than one-third also expect to take several trips. This could signal a trend toward shorter, more flexible trips, rather than one huge vacation.

Related: According to Expedia, These Are the Most Popular US Cities to Visit This Summer (And No. 1 May Surprise You)

How Americans Are Changing the Way They Vacation in 2026

With rising jet fuel prices due to the Iran conflict and no word on when it will end, many Americans are opting not to fly to save money. Although gas prices are still high, families are finding it’s cheaper to pack up the car and drive to a destination if possible.

Other cost-saving measures include a shift in how travelers are choosing hotels. More people are selecting hotels based on price rather than personal choice. 

They're also cutting costs by:

• Cutting down on activities
• Eating out less
• Using loyalty points & miles
• Traveling closer to home
• Shortening the trip length

As travelers look to save money, they’re also shopping for deals. All-inclusive resorts can be a great way to save money and take advantage of last-minute deals. If you don’t mind waiting and have the flexibility, you can save anywhere from 10% to 80% just by waiting it out.

Traveling off-peak can also save a few dollars. For example, Scottsdale, Arizona, has some amazing resorts. Summer typically brings fewer crowds due to the extreme heat. But, if you don’t mind sweating it out a bit, you can get some great deals. There are reports of some people getting 5-star hotels for 3-star hotel prices.

Related: This Is the Best Airline for Summer Travel and Beyond, According to The Points Guy

Where are People Going?

Although people are tweaking their summer plans, they’re still hitting popular vacation spots. Beaches and coastal destinations are still leading the pack, followed by city destinations and lakes and rivers. 

According to TripAdvisor, the top 5 domestic destinations for U.S. travelers are:

1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2. New York City, New York
3. Chicago, Illinois
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Ocean City, Maryland

For those still taking a plane, the top 5 international destinations are:

1. Cancun, Mexico
2. Paris, France
3. London, United Kingdom
4. Rome, Italy
5. Bavaro, Dominican Republic

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If anyone needed a reminder thatChristopher Meloniand Mariska Hargitay have one of Hollywood's most entertaining friendships, take a look at Meloni's latest Instagram post.

The Law & Order stars reunited this week as Meloni, 65, showed his support for Hargitay's Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing.  Sharing a series of photos on Instagram from the outing on Thursday, June 4, the actor praised his longtime friend in the caption.

“Checked out a pal on BWay. Well done @therealmariskahargitay … Someone needs a Tony to add to their collection.”

The photos included a sweet black-and-white snapshot of the pair embracing and another smiling pose together. But it was the second image that quickly grabbed fans' attention.

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In the photo, Meloni holds Hargitay, 62, close while lifting her arm overhead and leaning in toward her armpit. Naturally, he addressed the unusual pose in his caption: “She brought a freshness to the part—and I know, cuz I double checked—it’s what partners do!”

The joke immediately sent fans into a frenzy.

“I love whatever is wrong with the two of you,” one fan joked.

Another said, “Picture 2! The picture that just broke the internet!”

“The sniffing Mariska’s armpits is so out of pocket 😂 only yall would do that,” said a third.

Hargitay herself even chimed in, noting, “Some of yer best werk.”

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Of course, longtime SVU viewers know the duo's off-screen friendship has been just as beloved as their on-screen partnership, with fans affectionately dubbing the duo "Chariska." The actors have remained close for decades, frequently supporting one another's projects and milestones.

Earlier this year, Hargitay became emotional while discussing the cancellation of Meloni’s spin-off, Law & Order: Organized Crime. Speaking with Extra, she admitted she “burst in to tears” after seeing his emotional message to fans. “He was so beautiful and open,” she said. “It has been a great ride. It has been so beautiful and intimate and such a huge part of his life. [It] was life-changing for him.”

While Organized Crime may have come to an end, Hargitay made it clear she doesn't think she's done working alongside her longtime friend. When asked if fans would see the pair together onscreen again, her answer was simple: “Somehow, someway, yes.”

The Chrisley family is letting fans weigh in on a very Chrisley question.

The official TikTok account for Two Sons & Me, the podcast featuring Todd Chrisley with sons Chase Chrisley and Grayson Chrisley, asked followers to decide which family member deserves the title of "most dramatic Chrisley."

In the TikTok video, the Chrisley men debated who they thought was the most dramatic.

"We're leaving this one up to y'all," the account wrote. "Drop who you think is the most dramatic Chrisley in the comments if you're willing."

The post gave fans three options: Savannah Chrisley, Todd Chrisley, or Grayson Chrisley.

The prompt also encouraged viewers to keep the debate light, asking fans to choose one name and share a short example or moment that explains their pick.

Fans Are Asked to Choose Between Savannah, Todd, and Grayson @twosonsandmeofficial

We’re leaving this one up to y’all… Drop who you think is the most dramatic Chrisley in the comments if you’re willing… 🤣

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The question is a natural fit for longtime viewers of Chrisley Knows Best, where the family's bold reactions and sharp one-liners were a major part of the show's appeal.

The TikTok post described Savannah as someone known for "expressive reactions and candid takes," Todd as someone with "bold statements and commanding presence," and Grayson as someone who has had "youthful, emotionally charged moments that stand out."

It also invited people to drop specific examples in the comments, turning the question into a fan-participation moment rather than a serious ranking.

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The Chrisleys Are Back in the Spotlight

The lighthearted TikTok comes as the Chrisley family continues returning to the public eye.

Todd and Julie Chrisley were released from prison in May 2025 after receiving presidential pardons. People reported that the couple has since been rebuilding their lives after their release and returning to public-facing projects, including the podcast Chrisley Confessions.

The family also returned to reality TV with Lifetime's The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, which follows the family's lives after years of legal turmoil and major personal changes. Lifetime describes the series as a look at the "raw truth" of the Chrisleys' lives, past and present.

Meanwhile, Two Sons & Me gives Todd a different format, putting him in conversation with Chase and Grayson. The show's Apple Podcasts page describes the podcast as Todd in a room with his two sons, where "nobody's holding back."

Savannah Chrisley, Todd Chrisley, Julie Chrisley, Chase Chrisley and Lindsie Chrisley (Photo by David Buchan/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)

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Why the Debate Works for Chrisley Fans

The "most dramatic Chrisley" debate works because drama has always been part of the family's reality-TV brand.

Todd's blunt delivery, Savannah's candid commentary and Grayson's growing-up-on-camera moments have all given fans plenty to discuss over the years. The question also gives followers a low-stakes way to engage with the family without revisiting the heavier legal storylines that have surrounded them.

For now, the Two Sons & Me account is leaving the decision to fans.

The only rule seems to be simple: pick a Chrisley, give your reason and be ready for someone else to disagree.

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