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When it comes to the formidable women in Sweet Magnolias, Season 5 is all about the price – and promise – of chasing your dreams.  Showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson teased the new season by saying that it leans heavily into what happens when ambition meets reality.

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“We have numerous characters looking at what they think their dream is, what it takes to reach it, and what happens if it doesn’t turn out the way they hoped,” she exclusively tells Parade. “There’s a strong emphasis on hope, resilience, and support from the people who love you.”

That spirit defines the town of Serenity, where encouragement runs deep – even when the road ahead is uncertain, or appears extremely bumpy. At the center is Maddie Townsend (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), who ended season 4 with a life-changing opportunity in Manhattan’s publishing world. Taking the job means stepping away from her new husband, Cal Maddox (Justin Bruening), two of her children, her mom, Paula (Caroline Lagerfelt), and the tight-knit community she calls home.

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“It takes guts to leave the known for the unknown,” Anderson says. “But Maddie understands the risks -- and still chooses to go. That speaks to her resolve and the strong foundation she has in Cal, her family, and her friends.”

That foundation is everything. Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley) stand firmly behind Maddie, proving once again that in Serenity, no one dreams alone. And your life-long friends are there to lift you up, as well as catch up when you stumble or fall.

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“There is an emphasis on hope, resilience, and support from the people who love you,” Anderson added when describing season 5. “The beautiful thing about a community like Serenity is the force and power of their love and their belief in each other that gives them the gumption to pursue their heart’s desire.” 

Creating opportunities for the Sweet Magnolias characters to pursue their often-lofty dreams reminds her of her own family wisdom, making this theme deeply personal for her, said Anderson.

“My grandmother always said, ‘Go for your dream -- but make sure there’s support along the way, and a softer landing if you need it,’ ” she shared. “That’s what I love about this show. No one in Serenity is alone in their journey.”

Still, she adds that the foundation of love and support doesn’t mean sugarcoating the truth. The women’s bond is built on honesty -- even when it’s hard to swallow.

“We all value that friend who says, ‘I believe in you -- but I’m not sure this is the right choice,’ ” Anderson explained. “But then they stand by your side anyway.”

Maddie’s leap to pursue her dream job also underscores a key message: it’s never too late to start over.

“We wanted to say, especially to women at transitional moments in their lives, that you’re still entitled to dream, no matter how old you are,” Anderson says. “No matter your stage in life -- go for it!”

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While Maddie had many reasons not to take the shiny new job – a new husband, and two kids still at home – Anderson said her support system allows her to dream big. 

“Maddie has the gift of good kids, a great husband, a magnificent mom, and terrific best friends. That support system is saying, ‘We want this for you as much as you want it for yourself, and we will do everything we need to do to make this work for you.’ ” 

That support system between Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen is personified when they all ‘pour it out’ while sharing their traditional Margarita night.

Dana Sue talks in the new season about “feeling at home anywhere in the world,” because she is blessed with having supportive friends by her side, a feeling that Sweet Magnolias has celebrated since the first season.

Meanwhile, the men of Serenity are navigating their own crossroads. Cal is determined to learn from his past as he explores new paths in his baseball career. Erik (Dion Johnstone) struggles to balance family traditions with his future with Helen, leading to wedding-day tension.

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While Helen is happily planning the perfect day for them, Erik insists on pushing his parents’ traditions on her, even though they do not fit well with her extremely colorful personality. 

“Erik’s pride in his family and its traditions interferes with his being able to open up to Helen and tells her he has spent his whole life wanting to be more like my dad, but maybe that’s not a good thing anymore,” she said. “Helen kind of pushes Erik to own this.” 

And, as always, Ronnie (Brandon Quinn) continues to charge ahead -- often without asking for help. “One of the most interesting contrasts this season,” Anderson notes, “is between those who ask for help and those who try to do it all alone.”

Related: ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Renewed for Season 5

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Beyond individual journeys, Season 5 also highlights the powerful legacy of female friendship across generations -- from the “Silvers” to the “Sweets” to the “Minis.”

“We talk a lot about how generations learn from each other,” Anderson says. “That sense of connection and tradition is what keeps the Magnolia spirit alive.”

She added, “The wonderful thing about our women is that they grow and they change, but they do it together. And the people who are happy now never get so lost in their happiness that they aren't looking at the people who are less happy. They're always caring about each other,” Anderson shared.

“No matter what's going on in their own lives, that's never going to end,” she said. “I predict an exquisite blend of love, romance, friendship, and family going forward.”

As for what’s next, Anderson already has her eye on the future -- even as Season 6 is still not confirmed by Netflix.

“I know exactly the juicy stories that we want to tell,” she teases. “Our characters grow and change -- but they do it together.” So, says Anderson, to expect “more love, more heart, and plenty of drama ahead.”

Season 5 of Sweet Magnolias will stream on Netflix on June 11. Seasons 1-4 are currently streaming on Netflix.

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Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away free donuts on Friday, June 5, in honor of National Donut Day!

The celebration comes just days after the chain launched a limited-time Dunkin’ tote bag promotion on Monday, June 1, available with the purchase of a half-dozen donuts or more.

Now, fans have another chance to score a freebie before the week wraps up.

Here’s everything to know about who qualifies for the free donut deal—and how to claim yours before the offer ends.

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How to get a free donut from Dunkin’

On National Donut Day, customers can score a free donut with the purchase of any beverage, regardless of size.

Dunkin' is also celebrating with a limited-edition merchandise collection created in collaboration with lifestyle and accessories brand Stoney Clover Lane.

The drop features bags, pouches, bag charms and patches inspired by Dunkin’ menu items, with this year’s collection introducing a fresh lineup of accessories inspired by the brand’s signature donuts and drinks.

More Dunkin’ deals ahead

The chain is also rolling out pineapple-shaped cups on Friday, June 12. The cups will cost $10.99 and will include a free medium drink!

However, there will only be 20 pineapple cups available per store—so it’s important you act fast!

Customers can join Dunkin’ Rewards by downloading the app on the App Store or Google Play.

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Rift? What rift? Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham is shutting down speculation about tension with co-starJason Sudeikis after her comments about an “ongoing love-hate relationship” were taken out of context.

What began as a remark about last-minute script changes quickly snowballed into a game of telephone online. Waddingham recently told Variety: “With that boy, you’ve got to roll with the punches. He and I have an ongoing love-hate relationship that he changes it last minute.”

The quote was widely interpreted as evidence of friction on set, but in context she was describing the fast-moving, improvisational nature of working together on the series rather than any real conflict.

Waddingham shared in a now-expired Instagram story that “For the first time ever I am finding it necessary to silence the utter bollocks being written about a ‘rift’ between me and my beloved, long-standing friend and acting partner Jason Sudeikis,” via Entertainment Tonight. “Ridiculous, clickbait buuuuuulllls---!” 

Adding, “Is it a quiet news day or something?! Get a life!!!” 

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In a 2021 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the pair repeatedly emphasized a collaborative, flexible working rhythm that underscores their on-set chemistry.

Sudeikis described the writing process as intentionally open-ended, saying, “We were really trying to use every part of the buffalo in the pilot,” noting that he often builds in “seedlings” that evolve as scenes are performed.

Waddingham echoed that adaptability, explaining, “I’m used to how Jason and the guys work now… stopping and changing and tweaking and adjusting,” even during filming. She also characterized the dynamic as creatively energizing rather than disruptive, adding that it produces “a more exciting, more guttural response on camera.”

In fact, Waddingham says working with Sudeikis is an exercise in trying not to break character. "Imagine playing Rebecca, where I'm meant to be this stoic ice queen. Imagine doing scenes when Jason has got the cheeky little pixie going on in his eyes," she told People in 2021, reflecting on her character, Rebecca Welton. "He's a nightmare! And so is Nick Mohammed [Nate Shelley], to the point where in season two, when Nick Mohammed and I have to do scenes together, we have to slightly look off the side of each other's faces."

What has Guinness beef stew, Yorkshire pudding, and plenty of televisions to watch all of your favorite sports, including the upcoming World Cup? The Shakespeare Pub & Grille in San Diego, which isYelp’s top-ranked sports bar in the country. 

What’s Special About The Shakespeare Pub & Grille?

The Shakespeare Pub & Grill is well-known for its British and Irish fare and its many sports offerings, including live broadcasts of soccer, Rugby, NFL, MLB, NBA, and more. It gives off classic British pub vibes with an old-world English Tudor interior and a patio deck that welcomes everyone. You’ll even find an old English telephone booth outside.

It also boasts the best fish and chips in San Diego for 12 years in a row. You’ll find home-made British comfort food like Shepherd’s Pie, and a full English breakfast menu on the weekend. 

When it comes to beer, you know you’re living the pub life with perfectly poured Guinness, Boddingtons, and Magners. There are also plenty of local craft options and single-malt whiskies. You can even try some craft cocktails, with catchy names, like the Pornstar Martini.

With a commitment to the ultimate game-watching experience and an amazing menu, it is just one of many sports bars across the country that is changing the way America looks at its favorite sports bars. 

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What’s Changed at Sports Bars

Formally known as a mecca for soggy nachos and “bar food”, the country’s best sports bars now tout some amazing dishes, craft beers, and cocktails. To put it simply, the top sports bars in the country are offering better food, and their customers are loving it. 

They also just don’t put the game on for patrons. They make it an experience. Some have semi-private lounges with personal TVs, so you don’t have to worry about someone changing the station in between a play. Sports bars are finding ways to personalize each visit, and it's proving to work.

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World Cup Action Taking Center Stage

While sports bars show all kinds of games, soccer is becoming the main draw at many of them, including The Shakespeare Pub & Grille. What better time than now, with World Cup games being played in the U.S. this summer? Many are specifically advertising the game schedule and specials to entice fans to spend time, watch, drink, and eat.

Some of these bars even adjust their schedules to show Premier League matches and host watch parties, which draw crowds. If you’re planning on visiting The Shakespeare Pub & Grill or any other sports bar for World Cup action this summer, be ready for plenty of excitement, packed pubs, and don’t forget to bring a scarf to represent your favorite team!

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The right lamp can completely change the feel of a room. It adds warmth, improves visibility, and helps create a more inviting atmosphere. When choosing lighting for your living space, it’s important to find something adaptable that works whether you’re reading, working, or just relaxing at the end of the day.

The Rosdorf Park Carmeline Traditional Adjustable Floor Lamp is a great option that blends function with style. It’s currently up to 42% off at Wayfair, bringing the price down from $130 to as low as $75. For a well-made, adjustable piece, that’s a strong deal.

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This lamp comes in three finishes — brass, bronze, and nickel — so it’s easy to match with your existing decor. It features a linen-blend shade that softens the light, creating a warm and cozy glow without making the room feel too dim. The overall look is classic and easy to style. "Great piece for the price. It is timeless and looks high end," a reviewer noted.

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Nowadays, it's practically a given to describe I Dream of Jeannie as one of the most influential TV shows ever made.

Seamlessly blending comedy, fantasy and romance together into one succinct series, I Dream of Jeannie remains one of the most beloved projects to air on NBC in the 1960s, paving the way for countless TV shows that followed in its wake.

Running for a total of five seasons before ceasing its run in 1970, I Dream of Jeannie proved to be a hit among '60s audience members.

Looking at it from today's perspective, however, series star Barbara Eden said she isn't so sure the show would succeed if it aired for modern viewers. As Eden herself pointedly said, "I’m not sure that [any network] would want to do it."

Speaking with Forbes, Eden discussed the one thing that likely would have prevented I Dream of Jeannie from being greenlit on NBC today. Rather than any semblance of racy or suggestive humor, though, Eden believed the main issue lay in the repeated use of the word "master" whenever Jeannie speaks with Major Tony Nelson.

While Eden herself didn't believe the word held a negative connotation whenever it was used in the show, she still felt the term would likely prove grating to today's audiences.

“You know, ‘master’ is just a word and it was in her vocabulary,” Eden said of the word's repeated appearance on I Dream of Jeannie. “She didn’t really say she was a slave. Never, you know?”

“It was actually a classic theme,” the legendary TV actress went on to say. “A thousand years and all the genies — and she was an entity. She wasn’t a human, but she thought she could be a human, and he knew she couldn’t — and there, you have the comedy, because she just wasn’t human.”

Queer Eye star Karamo Brown has finally opened up about his plastic surgery. In a new interview with People, he set the record straight about the cosmetic changes he has made and the severe health issues they caused.

The 45-year-old explained that he underwent a buccal fat removal procedure in 2021, which left him in chronic pain from scar tissue buildup that blocked his saliva from draining.

"For years, people have been like, 'Karamo's had plastic surgery. He has so much filler in his face,'" he explained. "I was like, 'You know what? I can't say anything because you can't get into fights with the trolls.' But I was suffering for years in pain and no one knew."

The culture expert told the outlet that he decided to undergo the procedure after gaining around 70 pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I was a big boy, and everyone online liked to tell me how much of a big boy I was," he said. "So, I was like, 'Okay, maybe if I slim out my face, I'll be cute.' It turned into a year-and-a-half of pain."

The surgery forced saliva to accumulate in each cheek before the scar tissue hardened it. "There'd be times you'd see me smile, and it was tight," he says. "My cheeks would be big because they were full of saliva, full of scar tissue. I was in the worst pain."

The issue became more prominent when the reality star launched his own talk show, which ran for four seasons between 2022 and March this year. "I would shoot six episodes a day, and there'd be times when I was filming my show that my mouth would get so dry and it would be so swollen."

During series two of his talk show, Karamo lost 70 pounds and realized "the more weight I lost, the less scar tissue you could see," which encouraged the The Real World: Philadelphia star to stop eating.

The experience had a significant effect on Karamo, especially when it was noticed by a former Queer Eye castmate. "He was like, 'Oh, look how handsome he used to be.' I was like, 'Okay, girl, I caught your little dig, but whatever.' Those types of things affect you. They hurt your feelings." This statement comes amid rumors of tension between the cast of Queer Eye.

Karamo has kept quiet about this whole ordeal because he was "embarrassed" and admits he would do it now. Recently, Karamo underwent a procedure to fix his salivary glands and remove the scar tissue from his cheeks. He thanks his doctor and says he feels much better these days.

"I'm so thankful because I was in pain every night, every day. It was horrendous. Thanks to this doctor, I feel so much better. I'm smiling better, there's not saliva collecting, the scar tissue's gone. It's good."

Karamo told the outlet he never sued the doctor who preferred his buccal fat procedure, but he does want to be transparent and help others who are suffering from chronic pain. "I was fortunate enough to have the resources to find somebody who could help me, but I want to tell people that you don't have to suffer alone. I wish I would have told people what I was going through and not allowed myself to just stay quiet," he added.

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Elvis Costello, the legendary singer and songwriter, shared a major update with fans.

After dropping the surprising news last year, fans are looking forward to seeing the “Alison” hitmaker perform live on stage once again during his U.K. and European tour.

As he gears up for the highly anticipated run, the award-winning star announced that he will be extending Radio Soul! The Songs of Elvis Costello From the Early Days to the Late Hours with a string of shows in September.

In a post on his social media, the 71-year-old musician revealed the additional six-date run, covering various cities including Lancaster, Ontario, Cleveland and Warren in Ohio, as well as Royal Oak and Muskegon in Michigan.

Elvis Costello performs at The Agora Ballroom on March 3, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Tickets for the newly added run went on pre-sale starting June 3, while the general ticket sales begin June 5.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be joined by Costello and the Imposters alongside guitarist Charlie Sexton.

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In a press release, the forthcoming tour promises performances of his signature songs from his “record releases from My Aim Is True in 1977 to Blood & Chocolate in 1986, along with other surprises."

"You can expect the unexpected and the faithful in equal measure," Costello said. "Don't forget this show is 'Performed by Elvis Costello & the Imposters,' an ensemble which includes three people who first recorded this music and two more who bring something entirely new. They are nobody's tribute band.”

The tour will kick off with a two-night concert in Sweden starting June 5, followed by shows in Germany, England, Belgium and the Netherlands this month.

See below for the complete list of dates for Radio Soul! The Songs of Elvis Costello From the Early Days to the Late Hours.

Jun 5: Lund, Sweden @ Science Village Hall

Jun 7: Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus

Jun 8: Oslo, Norway @ Konserthus

Jun 10: Hamburg, Germany @ Laeiszhalle

Jun 12: Brighton, England @ Brighton Dome

Jun 13: Birmingham, England @ Symphony Hall

Jun 15: London, England @ Royal Albert Hall

Jun 17: York, England @ York Barbican

Jun 18: East Molesey, England @ Hampton Court Palace Festival

Jun 20: London, England @ O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Jun 21: Liverpool, England @ Liverpool Olympia

Jun 23: Glasgow, Scotland @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Jun 24: Manchester, England @ Palace Theatre

Jun 26: Portsmouth, England @ Portsmouth Guildhall

Jun 29: Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique

Jun 30: Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg

Jul 3: Paris, France @ L'Olympia

Jul 5: Dublin, Ireland @ The Iveagh Gardens

Jul 6: Newcastle, England @ O2 City Hall

Jul 8: Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Muziekgebouw

Jul 9: Frankfurt, Germany @ Jahrhunderthalle

Sept. 10: Lancaster, PA @ American Music Theatre

Sept. 12: Niagara Falls, ON @ OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Sept. 13: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre

Sept. 15: Warren, OH @ Packard Music Hall

Sept. 16: Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre

Sept. 18: Muskegon, MI @ Frauenthal Theater

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Happy birthday, Princess Lilibet! Meghan Markle andPrince Harry’s daughter just turned five, and it looks like the famous family is already celebrating. 

Markle took to Instagram early Thursday morning, posting a cute carousel of snapshots marking the now-five-year-old’s big day with the caption, “Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili.”

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The family photos include a precious pic of mom Meghan smiling as dad Harry holds little Lili. She also includes a second picture of the birthday girl standing barefoot in the garden, reaching for a flower. 

Unlike her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, Markle gave birth to her daughter in the U.S. without all of the royal fanfare. Lilibet was born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. 

Even though Lili wasn't born in Great Britain, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex still managed to create a connection between their daughter and her roots in the monarchy. Her first name, Lilibet, is in honor of the five-year-old’s great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Lili’s middle name, Diana, is obviously a nod to Prince Harry’s mother, Princess Diana. 

Like other celeb parents, Prince Harry and Meghan have gone to great lengths to protect their family’s privacy. Neither of the birthday images shows Lilibet’s full face. In the first photo, Lilibet is turned away from the camera, and in the second, her striking red hair (like dad's)acts as camouflage. 

The couple doesn’t often share photos of their children (Lilibet’s older brother Archie just turned seven in May), making this a rare glimpse into their lives. Markle and Harry famously moved to the U.S., distancing themselves from the royal family and media scrutiny. They now live in a gated estate in the scenic Montecito region of California. 

Based on the limited family photos Markle shares on social media, it looks like she and Harry are able to give their kiddos a fairly normal life. In May, the lifestyle-brand entrepreneur posted a series of photos on Instagram from a day at Disney. 

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While the images don’t show either Lilibet’s or Archie’s faces, you can see both children as they walk through the park, visit with a princess (a Disney princess, that is), and hang with a few Stormtroopers. 

If you’re looking for the perfect book to read while relaxing on the beach this summer, you’re in luck because Vogue recently released a list of “The Best Beach Reads to Lose Yourself in This Summer.” The list includes the 1954 French novel by Françoise Sagan, Bonjour Tristesse.

The author was only 18 when she wrote the book, which became an international bestseller. It ended up being adapted into a 1958 English-language film of the same name, which was released by Columbia Pictures.

The novel, which is less than 200 pages and can be read in one sitting, tells the tale of a teenager summering in the south of France. Its Amazon description reads: “Endearing, self-absorbed, seventeen-year-old Cécile is the very essence of untroubled amorality. Freed from the stifling constraints of boarding school, she joins her father—a handsome, still-young widower with a wandering eye—for a carefree, two-month summer vacation in a beautiful villa outside of Paris with his latest mistress. Cécile cherishes the free-spirited moments she and her father share, while plotting her own sexual adventures with a ‘tall and almost beautiful’ law student.”

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The book has a 4.6 star-rating on Amazon. One reviewer called it a “light and easy read.” Another said, “I read it on vacation, and it made the vacation so perfect and memorable. Such a vibrant, dramatic, funny summer read.”

Sagan went on to write more than 50 works throughout her career, including additional novels, plays, essays, and short story collections. Sagan died in 2004 at the age of 69. She wrote her own obituary, which said, “Appeared in 1954 with a slender novel Bonjour Tristesse, which created a scandal worldwide. Her death, after a life and a body of work that were equally pleasant and botched, was a scandal only for herself.”

The French President, Jacques Chirac, also commented on her passing. According to BBC News, he said, "With her death, France loses one of its most brilliant and sensitive writers – an eminent figure of our literary life."

Some other novels that made the list of “The Best Beach Reads to Lose Yourself in This Summer” were In the Woods by Tana French, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum.

It’s rare for an album to keep rewriting its own history, but this 1977 rock blockbuster is doing exactly that nearly 50 years on.

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours continues to break records by hitting a stunning milestone on Billboard's Catalog Albums chart. The LP sat at No. 1 on a 2025 year-end ranking list that tracked a comprehensive catalog of popular music at least 18 months old. Currently, Rumours ranks at No. 5 on that same list.

But its chart placement only tells part of the story. What keeps Rumours in constant rotation is the way it continues to draw in new listeners while never really leaving longtime fans behind.

The LP still resonates. Nearly 50 years later, it hasn’t just stayed relevant; it's become a beloved collection of songs that remains as fresh and new today as it was when Rumours was first released in 1977.

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Ken Caillat, the album's producer, admitted in an interview for the official Grammy website that Fleetwood Mac's personal chaos helped craft a cohesive collection of songs that defined its legacy.

As recording the LP commenced, married bandmates John McVie and Christine McVie split, and Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks ended their relationship. Mick Fleetwood’s marriage likewise came to an end around the same period.

"What I liked about Rumours is that [it was] a really sweet journey with a bunch of naive people just trying to hold it together. It's really the great American story," Caillat explained.

"We had no idea what we had. We were so tired," he added. "Most weeks, we worked seven days a week. You never know when you're going to do something great."

He concluded that the members of Fleetwood Mac "worked as this great team, and they almost thought as one. And I got to see it all."

McVie explained to Rolling Stone in 1977 that there was an overwhelming push to "carry on" despite the group's internal drama. "Everybody was pretty weirded out. Somehow, Mick was there, the figurehead: ‘We must carry on… let’s be mature about this, sort it out.’ Somehow we waded through it.”

Buckingham later told Rolling Stone in 1984, "When Rumours went crazy, I just couldn’t bring myself to feel strongly about the album. At some point, all the stuff surrounding it started to become the main focus."

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours continues to pick up chart milestones nearly 50 years after its release, securing its status as one of the most enduring albums of all time.

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I live with a toddler and a dog, so I'll leave it to your imagination to guess how many times a month I have to deep-clean my upholstery. Thank God for rugs that can go in your washing machine, that's all I'll say. I'm now waiting for someone to design a sofa that could squeeze in there. There's always something that needs cleaning up: chocolate stains, apple juice, the dog's muddy paws, toddler welly prints...I am, quite frankly, a little fed up with having to lug my cumbersome upholstery cleaner out of my cleaning closet once a week. But, since I've been testing Shark's StainForce, it has literally changed my life. Not to be dramatic, but the time I spend cleaning stains has literally halved.

This handheld spot cleaner is great for use in the house, but it's also undeniably ideal for cleaning your car thanks to its cordless design. It works on the toughest of stains, and it can be used for 15 straight minutes without needing to recharge. This doesn't sound like a lot, but trust me: your wrist will think otherwise.

The best part about this device has to be its storage caddy, which makes both charging and storing a breeze. You can use the caddy to store the main unit with a tool attached, the other crevice attachment and the spray bottle, and use it for charging. Another way to keep your cleaning closet nice and tidy.

You can get it for an unbelievably low price of $164.99, while usually this stain remover would set you back $224.98. Included in the box, are two tools and two 16.9oz bottles of cleaning solution, which makes the Shark StainForce a total steal.

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Unlike your traditional upholstery cleaner, the Shark StainForce is nice and compact. It's a smaller version of an upholstery cleaner, boasting a cordless design and zero tubes. Instead, there is a small water tank built into the main device that can be easily emptied after use. The tank collects debris and dirty water, and you don't need to fill it with clean water—it will suction water from the stain or from the spray bottle that comes included with the machine.

Normally, with compact versions of must-have household appliances, you expect zero attachments. In this case, you get everything that comes with a full-size upholstery cleaner: a crevice tool, for corners and awkward gaps, plus another head with reversible sides—one for scrubbing and a flat one.

The handheld device weighs only 6.3 lbs, so it's not heavy at all. It boasts a one-button operation, so it's pretty simple to use, and there's a step-by-step sticker on the side of the machine in case you're confused. When it comes to logistics, it does take five hours to charge, which I know is a long time, but this charge time makes sense when you see how much power it packs.

You can use it for 15 minutes in total, and during this time, the tiny tank shouldn't get full. There's also a cleaning cycle you should run after use, which requires the caddy and a little bit of water from your sink.

What I Like About the Shark StainForce

I used this handheld spot cleaner to tackle a red wine stain on my living room rug, instead of having to do the hefty job of fitting it into my washing machine. There's a certain way to clean wet stains and dry stains, and this is well-explained on the side of the machine.

First of all, I switched the machine on and began to suction any leftover red wine away from my rug. Then, I went in with the spray bottle and liberally coated the stain with this magic liquid. I actually saw the red stain neutralize in front of my eyes, and the scent of red wine melted away, too. It's like magic in a bottle! I left it for a minute or so and then went in to scrub the stain, with the machine off so as to preserve battery life. After I was happy with my scrubbing job, I went in and switched the machine on to suction any dirt and water away from the stain. I was seriously impressed.

I also used this scrubber on a dried stain, which I can only assume is from a chocolate cookie that my toddler smuggled from the pantry. This was pretty dry, so I was a little apprehensive about whether it would work. Instead of going in first of all with suction, I went straight to the spray. It removed the stain instantly, after a little scrubbing, and I actually couldn't believe something so tiny could be so powerful.

I do love the fact that this device is small, much like a handheld vacuum. It's great for cleaning up car messes, too, and car seats from inevitable dirt and stains. I really like that it's not too heavy, so your arm doesn't feel weak after using it for its full battery life. After cleaning, there is a simple-to-follow self-cleaning cycle that you can do to ensure it's ready for next use. Otherwise, all parts do need cleaning and drying, as you'd expect.

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Other than its power and the magic spray that comes included, the thing I love most about this device is how handy it is to store. My cleaning closet is tiny, and in here also lives my dryer, so I am forever battling for spare floor space. The caddy that comes with this machine makes it so easy to find and carry around my house; it's a total game-changer from my old, cumbersome machine, which was seriously heavy, especially once the water tank was filled with grime. Another thing I love? The low prep that comes with this machine. You don't have to fill a water tank or do anything other than pick it up and spray the stain.

It does take five hours to charge, which is one of the things that I dislike most about the Shark StainForce. Otherwise, I can't complain about anything else. It's a win-win for parent—both pet and human.

Note: The Shark StainForce only comes in a pale green/blue colorway in the US.

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Micky Dolenz marked a major milestone in his history with The Monkees. The legendary actor and musician posted to Instagram to share a memory of filming the very first episode of The Monkees TV series in June 1966.

Dolenz, 81, shared a series of photos from the episode as well as the first page of the Screen Gems script penned by Dave Evans. He also showed the opening credits listing Robert Rafelson as the director of the episode that featured the Monkees as unlikely horsesitters.

“60 years ago this week, we began filming 'Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth,' which was the first episode we shot for The Monkees series,” Dolenz captioned the post on June 3. “I’d love to say I remember every detail clearly, but honestly, in those days we were moving so fast that if you blinked you might miss an episode, a song, a costume change, and possibly a horse.”

The “I’m a Believer” singer noted that screenwriter Evans also co-wrote the later episode "The Frodis Caper" with him, which Dolenz also directed.

“Davy, Mike, Peter, and I were suddenly thrown into this wonderful, mad adventure, guided by the vision of Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, who somehow looked at the four of us and thought, ‘Yes, this could work,’" Dolenz recalled. “I’m grateful to have been part of it, grateful to the fans who have kept it alive all these years, and grateful to my three brothers in Monkee mayhem."

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Dolenz starred alongside Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork on the NBC musical sitcomThe Monkees from 1966 to 1968. While the TV series only aired for two seasons, it spawned a plethora of pop-rock music from the made-for-TV band. The Monkees had three No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits during the height of their television fame.

While “Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth” was the first episode filmed besides the unaired Monkees pilot, the episodes didn’t appear on TV chronologically. “Gift House” actually didn’t air until eight episodes in, per IMDb. The first episode to run when the series made its debut on Sept. 12, 1966, was titled “Royal Flush.”

According to the official Monkees Facebook page, the pilot was shot in November 1965, in part, at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.

Dolenz once told Best Classic Bands that after he auditioned for The Monkees he didn’t get overly excited about where it would go.

“I knew The Monkees was going to be a pilot, and I knew that pilots mostly do not get sold,” he said. “I saw the ad [for actors] in Variety. It wasn’t in the music papers. They were going for four kids who just jumped off the screen, four characters that were charismatic and different.  …The music was not at the top of the list of their priorities. It had to be there, and we had to be comfortable around music, but it was heavily weighted toward the improvisation.”

“But I didn’t get enormously invested in the whole thing,” he added. “I knew it was a pilot. It was late November 1965. I was still going to school [at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College] when we did the pilot. I was kind of encouraged to be kind of goofy and improvise and be unusual.”

“It obviously clicked and it had chemistry,” The Monkees legend said of the pilot. “The series got picked up. That is when I quit school.”

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Spider-Man is swinging back into theaters—and now he's making his way into the hydration aisle, too.

Liquid I.V. has teamed up with Sony Pictures' upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day for a new collaboration that includes limited-edition packaging, exclusive flavors and even a connection to the movie itself.

The partnership marks the hydration brand's largest entertainment collaboration to date and arrives ahead of the next chapter in Peter Parker's story.

To kick things off, Liquid I.V. has released two Spider-Man: Brand New Day-inspired hydration mixes featuring packaging inspired by the superhero's iconic red-and-blue suit.

The first, Arctic Raspberry, combines sweet raspberry flavor with frosting-like notes and features a bright blue color thanks to spirulina.

The second, Sugar-Free Raspberry Lemonade, blends tart lemon and raspberry flavors for a summery twist on the brand's popular hydration formula.

According to Liquid I.V., the collaboration won't stop at themed products. The company is teasing additional fan experiences and hints that viewers may even spot the brand somewhere in the upcoming film.

While details remain under wraps, the crossover is designed to connect Spider-Man's everyday-hero appeal with the idea of staying prepared for whatever life throws your way.

"At its core, Spider-Man is about rising to meet the moment," Aaron Jones, Liquid I.V.'s Chief Media Officer, said in a statement.

"Through this collaboration, we're showing how our science-backed hydration can help everyday people stay ready."

The limited-edition products are available now through Liquid I.V.'s website, Amazon and select retailers nationwide, including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, Publix and Meijer.

With superhero movie excitement already building around Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the collaboration gives fans another way to celebrate the web-slinger's next adventure long before they step inside a theater.

And if the brand's hints are any indication, there may be more surprises still to come.

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Lounge sets are the perfect way to feel like you got ready for the day without having to put too much effort into your appearance, and still allowing yourself to stay comfortable. Luckily, Walmart has some of our favorite two-piece sets on sale, including the Shine Up Striped 2-Piece Lounge Set, which is just over 43% off.

The set initially cost $28, but has been reduced to as low as $15 in the dark blue floral pattern, light blue floral pattern, and the blue tropical pattern. The rest of the eight colors are priced only a few dollars extra at $17, with patterns spanning from striped to leopard print. The available sizes range from small to XXL, with shoppers noting that the set runs true to size. If you prefer oversized sets, then you can always size up.

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The "stylish" set includes one short-sleeve top and a pair of shorts that end right around the mid-calf. The top features a classic crew neck design, while the straight-leg bottoms have side pockets that you can throw your phone or other essential small miscellaneous items into. The shorts also have an elastic waistband and drawstring that you can adjust to your comfort and style throughout the day. 

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While the material makeup is not available in the product description, you will be able to see it in the care instruction label. It's directed to place the lounge set in the washing machine in like colors and place them in the dryer on a low heat setting (just make sure to avoid bleach for best results). The relaxed style is a favorite among reviewers, who described the fabric as "super soft" and "good quality."

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Other reviewers cited the "beautiful" lounge set as "perfect for summer travel," adding that it's "very flattering," "very comfortable," "excellent for sleepwear," and ideal for keeping you "cool" throughout the night. Due to the fact that the set is lightweight, it's great for packing, pajama parties, and just daily lounging in hot weather. 

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Whether you're traveling, working from home, or running errands, you'll want to be as comfy as possible. Pick up Walmart's cozy two-piece lounge set, while it's just $15! 

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The most innocent song to be banned from radio in 1957 was about two teenagers falling asleep at the movies.

That song was "Wake Up Little Susie" by The Everly Brothers, the duo who’d already reached No. 1 that same year with "Bye Bye Love." Written by husband-and-wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, its premise was exactly as virtuous as it sounds. A young couple dozed off at the movies, woke at four in the morning and faced the consequences of missing curfew. As the lyrics remind us, "Our goose is cooked, our reputation is shot."

That is the full extent of the scandal.

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The Bryants were among Nashville's most productive songwriting teams. Their work with the Everly Brothers had already produced 'Bye Bye Love' and would go on to deliver 'All I Have to Do Is Dream' — three consecutive No. 1 hits in less than a year.

The song took time to get to where they wanted it. Boudleaux started writing it alone late one night before waking his wife Felice to help smooth out the rough edges. Recording went about the same. The Everly Brothers spent an entire three-hour studio session on the track and still couldn't nail it. They returned the next day and, according to Bryant, "got it down, first take."

In 1957, radio stations didn't just  play whatever audiences wanted to hear. Broadcasters and religious institutions decided what they deemed was acceptable, and they were not shy about flexing that power.

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Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" had been banned from many stations because of its racially charged imagery. Cole Porter's "Love for Sale" was also banned in many areas for its depiction of prostitution. In 1952, the Roman Catholic Church in Boston had even condemned Jimmy Boyd's "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," banning it from radio on the grounds that it mixed kissing with Christmas Day and that raised fears of glorifying adultery.

It turned out, Boston had done this before.

The Ban That Backfired

Five years later, the Boston Catholic Diocese turned its attention to "Wake Up Little Susie" and banned local radio stations from playing it, declaring the lyrics ‘too suggestive’.

When Don Everly heard the news he was stunned because to him the situation was straightforward - two kids just fell asleep at the movies. But others found it too provocative.

While Boston radio stations refused to play the record on air, the Everly Brothers performed "Wake Up Little Susie" on The Ed Sullivan Show on October 6, 1957, in front of the entire country via television. Banned from being played in Boston. However, it was hugely popular on national television the exact same week.

According to the Chicago Tribune, "There's nothing sleazy or off-color in there," Everly said. "Phil and I sang pretty much innocent stuff. There's nothing to be ashamed of."

The ban may have kept the song off Boston radio stations but it couldn’t keep it off the charts.

Fans who couldn't hear the song on the radio just bought the single instead. "Wake Up Little Susie" entered the country charts on September 30, 1957, reached No. 1 on the Billboard country chart on October 14, 1957, and topped the pop charts the same week. It simultaneously topped the Billboard pop chart and the Cash Box Best Selling Records chart. Rolling Stone later named it among the Greatest Songs of All Time.

The song that couldn't be played became the song everyone couldn’t get enough of and bought to listen to.

Nearly three decades later, The Everly Brothers returned to Boston and finally performed "Wake Up Little Susie"at the iconic Boston Common.

"Today you say that innocent little song was banned in Boston," Everly said, "and somebody's going to ask you, 'Where were people's heads?'"

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Walt Disney World is in an exciting period of change. And that includes reimagining beloved classics to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars each year. (And as a lifelong visitor for over three decades, I, personally, can’t wait for an all-new Carousel of Progress.)

Change also means shiny, brand-new lands (cue the "Ooooooooh" from Pizza Planet's green aliens.) And I'm thrilled to share that vertical construction is well underway for the highly anticipated Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, themed to Disney and Pixar’s "Monsters, Inc." It’s an exciting collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios.

And I was one of the first humans allowed inside for a peak of Sulley and Mike’s fantastical world.

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“We scare because we care.” Well, not anymore. Monstropolis is poised to be the beginning of an entirely new story. As it goes, Monsters have made a historic decision to finally allow humans inside for a glimpse of their hidden world— now powered by laughter. (And it’s the craziest thing to happen to the Monstropolis Horn since that infamous human child sighting.)

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Disney shared a glimpse into the backstory with Parade: “For generations, Monstropolis ran on fear, and not just because the monsters used screams to power their society: monsters were scared of us, too! Humans were seen as dangerous, toxic, and completely off-limits. I mean, who could forget the decontamination protocols for a 2319?! When James P. Sullivan and Mike Wazowski (you know, with one eye) discovered that human laughter generates far more power than screams, it didn’t just transform the energy crisis, it transformed Monstropolis itself. Fear gave way to curiosity. Caution gave way to connection. And for the first time, the doors separating the monster world from ours no longer felt like barriers.”

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This catapulted the shift in how monsters viewed humans. And so enters: the Department of Human Relations (and it’s unlike any HR department we’ve ever seen.) “This new team established by the city has been tasked with sinking their teeth—and in some cases, their very BIG teeth—into helping monsters better understand humans as welcomed guests,” Disney shared.

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For the first time ever, humans are invited into the world of Monstropolis as part of an initiative known as H.U.M.A.N. short for “Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice.” Disney described it as “part celebration, part cultural exchange,” and within the storyline, the event is designed to introduce humans to life inside the monster-fueled world, brought together by laughter, not screams.

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So, what will a visit to Monstroplis be like?

We already know Disney is planning a one-of-its-kind, suspended family roller coaster—a first for the company and modeled after the "Door Vault" in the first movie. The immersive land will also invite visitors for exploration, and opportunities to meet its citizens and taste unique cuisines. Guests can wander its streets, passing the many “storefronts” and “apartments” of all shapes and sizes to accommodate monsters big and small, with every corner reflecting the “quirky, character-filled world fans fell in love with.”

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And fellow humans, I'm beyond ecstatic to reveal the exclusive Japanese sushi restaurant where Mike Wazowski famously took his girlfriend will be brought to life. That’s right—soon we will be able to not only visit but dine at Harryhausen’sin real life. Fingers are crossed for an appearance from its famed six-legged octopus chef. There will also be a stage show housed in the Glob Theater that will “help bring the city to life, adding even more personality, energy and can’t-miss moments around every corner.”

And whether you have two eyes or eight, keep them peeled for more details in the future on all things Monstropolis.

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The Okanogan County Coroner has ruled the death of Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown a suicide, according to official records.

Matt died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the coroner reported, noting that he was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of his death, with subsequent immersion in water contributing to his death. Matt's body was discovered in a Washington river on Saturday, with his brother Noah Brown present at the scene.

“For the past couple days, I’ve been working with search and rescue groups trying to locate the body. And today, the group that I was working with located the missing body, and I identified it as Matthew,” Noah shared in an Instagram post. “My oldest brother, Matthew Brown, has passed away.”

Noah continued, “I was there when we pulled him out of the river. We hauled him up off the bank. And then, after the sheriffs got there and everything, the coroner did his thing, and I went down to identify that it was him. It’s definitely Matthew. His ID and Social Security card was on him, and I was able to visually identify that it was Matthew.”

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Days earlier, his brother Bear Brown had expressed concern after learning that witnesses reportedly saw Matt take his own life. Once Matt was found, Bear reflected on how Matt had struggled with substance abuse.

"He has been struggling for a long time with alcohol and drugs," Bear shared on Instagram after previously asking people to stop sending money to Matt. "He has done a lot of stuff that people don't even know about, and everyone thinks that the family has shunned him and won't have anything to do with him, but that's not actually the case. He didn't want anything to do with the family."

The Brown family was hopeful Matt could remain sober, but the last time Bear had spoken to Matt, he had "fallen off the wagon" after enduring a bad breakup. Still, Bear said, "I would have never thought that Matt would take his own life."

In 1961, Roy Orbison released one of his biggest hits, “Running Scared,” which was an operatic rock ballad. The song, which sold over a million copies in the United States alone, was famous for not containing a conventional chorus. Still, the song was incredibly popular, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 65 years ago today.

In a recorded interview, Orbison revealed details about the songwriting process. “It took only about ten minutes to write ‘Running Scared,’” he said. “The groundwork for the song had been done in preparation, but once you get on the road, it took virtually as long as it takes to sing and then a little touch-up here and there.”

Orbison also spoke about the meaning of the song. “In writing the song, I was trying to say, in so many cases and in so many relationships… I realized you never meet a girl, a good-looking woman, who doesn’t have a boyfriend already, and that bothered me,” he said. “And you never run across a friend who doesn’t already have friends. So then you wonder where you stand, always. So that was the statement I was trying to make.”

Even Bob Dylan, who Orbison eventually teamed up with to form The Traveling Wilburys, was a fan of this hit. In his Chronicles, Volume One memoir, Dylan spoke about hearing “Running Scared” on the radio and said, “[Orbison] was now singing his compositions in three or four octaves that made you want to drive your car over a cliff. He sang like a professional criminal. Typically, he'd start out in some low, barely audible range, stay there a while, and then astonishingly slip into histrionics. His voice could jar a corpse, always leave you muttering to yourself something like, 'Man, I don't believe it.' His songs had songs within songs.”

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Orbison is also known for “Crying,” “Oh, Pretty Woman,” and “Only the Lonely.” Over the years, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.

Orbison died in 1988 after suffering a heart attack. He was 52.

There was a time when Keleigh Teller felt like one of Taylor Swift's most permanent fixtures. She was in the music videos, at the Super Bowl, front and at the center of an A-list friendship that fans followed. That era appears to be over.

According to a report by Page Six, Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry Teller, are not on the guest list for Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding, despite their longtime friendship with the couple. TMZ reported that Swift and Keleigh grew apart due to differences in their lifestyles, though no one has been willing to elaborate on what that means. A source described it to TMZ as a 'sad time' for their friendship.

The gap between them became visible before this week's reports. The last time Swift was publicly seen with Miles and Keleigh was in February 2024, when the group celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory. After that, fans noted that Keleigh stopped regularly engaging with Swift's posts on Instagram, even as she continued following her. The absence was gradual at first, then hard to ignore.

The history between them runs deep. Swift's friendship with the Tellers dates back over a decade, and she even cast Miles and Keleigh in her 'I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)' music video, directed at the time by her former close friend Blake Lively. That film tied together multiple corners of Swift's inner circle in a single project, which makes the current unraveling even more strange.

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Reports have also suggested that Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds are not invited to the wedding. 'They are not invited. Period,' one insider told Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice in February 2026. 'Taylor wants a drama-free day, and she no longer trusts Blake or Ryan.' Swift's reported falling out with Lively has been tied to Lively's legal dispute with It Ends With Us directorJustin Baldoni, which sources say pulled Swift into a situation she hadn't intended.

Whether the Teller situation is connected to that broader contraction of Swift's inner circle isn't clear. What sources describe seems to be more personal; two women who were once genuinely close, now on opposite sides of a distance that nobody seems eager to bridge before a July wedding. Page Six reported that many believe Swift and Kelce plan to walk down the aisle on July 3 in New York City. Mutual friends are reportedly 'hopeful' a reconciliation could still happen before then.

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