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Over 30 years since its initial release,Bruce Springsteen's Greatest Hits album has graced the charts once again.

The 1995 compilation album features 18 of the legendary singer-songwriter's most famous hits, including "Born to Run," "Badlands," and "Thunder Road."

For the week beginning June 6, 2026, the record found its way back on the charts, re-entering theBillboard 200 at No. 192. The album is one of the most commercially successful albums in history, and upon its initial release, it charted at No. 1 in the U.S. and U.K. The career-spanning release is certified 6x Platinum in the States, and several of the record's individual tracks have won awards as singles.

"Dancing in the Dark," originally released in 1984 on his seventh studio album, Born in the U.S.A., won the Boss his first-ever Grammy Award: Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male.

"Streets of Philadelphia" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1994, while it also took home three Grammy Awards a year later: Song of the Year, Best Rock Song, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, and Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television. The song was written for the 1993Tom Hanks drama film, Philadelphia.

In 2024, Springsteen was the first American musician to ever receive the coveted Fellowship of the Ivors Academy, one of the most prestigious awards in songwriting. The prize recognizes songwriting that has enriched the cultural fabric of the U.K., and past recipients have included Elton John and Paul McCartney, per BBC News.

Springsteen recently wrapped up a 20-date North American tour with the E-Street band. The spring 2026 tour included stops at famed music venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Center in Los Angeles, along with a homecoming show at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

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In 1996, when the Spice Girls burst onto the scene with their debut single “Wannabe,” they didn’t just bring a catchy hook into the world—they ushered in an era of “girl power” that turned out to be both popular and profitable. Their first album, Spice, sold more than 23 million copies worldwide. Their 1998 “Spiceworld” Tour grossed more than $100 million. And they were ahead of their time when it came to branding, turning their image into a global phenomenon through dolls, merch and one extremely quotable movie (Spice World).

Since going on indefinite hiatus in 2000, Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Melanie "Mel B" Brown (Scary Spice), Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm(Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) went on to have dynamic second acts. Of course, some of the former bandmates have been more successful than others, but none of them has a net worth today that is anything to sneeze at, and that's in no small part thanks to Spice Girls royalties and reunions. (The 2019 reunion tour—which only Victoria, the richest Spice, skipped out on—generated $78 million.)

Keep reading for a breakdown of how the Spice Girls rank in terms of wealth. But whatever you do, don’t pit the ladies against one another, because that’s not a very girl power thing to do! 

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Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) net worth in 2026: $10 millionWhat did Mel B do after the Spice Girls? 

Mel B, aka “Scary Spice,” was the firecracker of the Spice Girls, bringing high energy and confident vocals to the group (not to mention leopard-print outfits). After the fabulous five went their separate ways, Mel B jumped into a solo career with her debut album, Hot, releasing singles “I Want You Back” and “Tell Me.” While she wasn’t able to dominate the charts the way the Spice Girls did, she eventually found new ways to shine. On TV, she joined the judges’ table on America’s Got Talent and The X Factor UK and Australia, and on Broadway she’s starred in revivals of Rent and Chicago. She’s also had lucrative brand partnerships over the years; in 2024, she teamed up with Zumba to launch an exclusive fitness class called "Spice Up Your Moves," available on the Zumba App. Still, of all the Spice Girls, Mel B struggled the most to maintain the wealth she generated at the height of the Spice Girls' reign.

Was Mel B broke? 

Despite making tens of millions of dollars as a Spice Girl, Mel B did indeed find herself with very little money in her bank account after leaving ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, who she accused of emotional, physical and financial abuse. (He denied all claims.) According to the reality-competition judge, she had only £700 in her bank account after they split and had to move back home with her mother in Leeds after a judge ordered her to pay Belafonte’s $350,000 legal fees as well as $5,000 a month in child support. 

“People will assume, ‘She’s rich, she’s a Spice Girl,’” she said. “But I went from performing to thousands at Wembley on the Spice Girls’ 13-date Reunion Tour in 2019 to squeezing into my mum’s with my kids sleeping in bed with me.”

“I didn’t expect that to happen in my 40s after a successful career but I had nowhere else to go because I was so badly affected financially from my relationship, I had to pick up the pieces.”

In February 2024, she revealed that after years of fighting to rebuild her life, she was finally able to buy her own home. “In 2019, l had to come back to Leeds with NOTHING in my bank account. The money from the Spice Girls tour went on ENDLESS lawyers fees, his [Stephen's] and mine,” she shared on Instagram. “'...A man's mission was to destroy me mentally, spiritually, and financially but I wasn't gonna let that happen.”

She married Rory McPhee in 2025.

Related: Why Mel B Didn’t ‘Expect’ Spice Girls Pals To Attend Her Wedding

What does Mel B pay in child support?

Mel B was ordered to pay Belafonte $5,000 a month in child support for their daughter Madison, born Sept. 1, 2011. 

Her other daughters are Phoenix, born in 1999, who she shares with dancer Jimmy Gulzar, and Angel, born in 2007, who she shares with actor Eddie Murphy.

Does Mel B get child support from Eddie Murphy?

Yes. The iconic comedian has been paying Mel B $35,000 a month since 2022, which was up from the $25,000 he’d been paying her under an agreement they settled on in 2009.

How much was Mel B paid for her memoir?

According to tabloid reports, which you should take with a big grain of salt, Mel B secured a £5.2 million advance for her 2018 memoir, Brutally Honest, which delves into her rise to fame with the Spice Girls, struggles with substance abuse and allegations of abuse during her marriage to Belafonte. However, the exact terms of her book deal were not publicly disclosed.

How much did Mel B get paid for America’s Got Talent? 

Mel B’s AGTpayday is not publicly available. She joined the panel of judges in Season 8 (2013) and left after Season 13 (2018). In 2025, she returned for the show’s 20th season. "I got kind of laid off and fired," she admitted to Today’s Craig Melvin. "But yeah, I’m back now."

Emma Bunton

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Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) net worth in 2026: $30 millionWhat did Emma Bunton do after the Spice Girls? 

Emma Bunton, aka “Baby Spice,”  was the sweet, playful Spice Girl with the pigtails and pastel outfits to prove it. After the Spice Girls stepped back in 2000, Emma released A Girl Like Me, with her single “What Took You So Long?” hitting No. 1 in the UK. Although she proved she could hold her own on the charts, she didn’t go on to have a long-lasting solo career. Beyond music, she made her mark as a radio personality, co-hosting the Heart Breakfast show from 2013 to 2018, and DJ’ing her own Sunday evening show, Emma Bunton on Heart, which is still running today. She’s also appeared on the British competition series Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing on Ice, and of course, joined Spice Girls reunions in 2007–08 and again for the 2019 stadium tour. As an entrepreneur, she cofounded the eco-friendly baby brand Kit & Kin in 2017. 

Is Emma Bunton a millionaire?

She sure is. Bunton’s time with the Spice Girls brought in huge revenue through album sales, touring and royalties, and she had some success with her solo career, too. She also has steady income from her Heart FM radio work, reality competition appearances and her business Kit & Kin.  

Why didn’t Emma Bunton pay her taxes? 

Actually, she did pay her taxes but the confusion is understandable. In 2024, reports surfaced that she’d been involved in a tax dispute with the UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over earnings from the Spice Girls’ 2019 reunion tour. She reportedly earned around £3.9 million from the tour through her company Monsta Touring Ltd, and paid nearly £750,000 in corporation tax. When the company was voluntarily liquidated in 2021, she made an additional payment of about £185,000, believing all her tax obligations were settled.

However, HMRC later claimed there might still be an outstanding amount, sparking a lengthy back-and-forth between Bunton’s liquidators and tax officials. The dispute was resolved in late 2024 in her favor, with a final report confirming that all taxes had been properly paid and that no further money was owed. 

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Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) net worth in 2026: $30 millionWhat did Mel C do after the Spice Girls? 

Melanie Chisholm, better known as Mel C or “Sporty Spice,” never met a track suit she didn’t like, which is good because after the Spice Girls split, she hit the ground running going solo. Her debut album, Northern Star, was a hit, going triple platinum in the UK and turning out chart-toppers like “Never Be the Same Again” with Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and the club banger “I Turn to You.” Over the years, she’s released several albums that explore pop, rock and electronic sounds, earning a reputation as the most musically inclined Spice Girl. Beyond her solo career, Mel C has flexed her creative muscles in theater, starring in a West End production of Blood Brothers and the 2012 UK Arena Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, and on TV as a coach on The Voice Kids.

How many solo albums has Mel C put out? 

Mel C, the most successful solo Spice by a landslide, has released eight albums since 1999. Her debut, Northern Star, sold 2.5 million copies worldwide and spawned two UK No. 1 hits. She followed it with Reason (2003) and Beautiful Intentions (2005), the latter producing her massive European banger “First Day of My Life,” which topped charts in Germany, Switzerland and Portugal.

Here's the full list of her albums:

• Northern Star (1999)
• Reason (2003)
• Beautiful Intentions (2005)
• This Time (2007)
• The Sea (2011)
• Stages (2012)
• Version of Me (2016)
• Melanie C (2020)

She's currently working on her ninth studio album and recently released the track "Sweat."

Related: Spice Girl, 51, Shows off Toned Tummy While Debuting New Music

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Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) net worth in 2026: $40 millionWhat did Geri Halliwell do after the Spice Girls?

Geri Halliwell, forever known as “Ginger Spice,” hung up her Union Jack dress a bit early, leaving the Spice Girls in 1998, in the middle of their world tour. Following her shocking exit, the fiery redhead launched a successful solo career, scoring UK No. 1 hits with songs like “Mi Chico Latino” and “Lift Me Up.” She released three albums and toured internationally, but also turned her attention to writing. As an author, she’s published the children’s book series Ugenia Lavender, the young adult series Rosie Frost, and two memoirs, If Only (1999) and Just for the Record (2002). She got back with the Spice Girls for their first reunion tour in 2007 and then again in 2019. 

Why did Geri Halliwell quit the Spice Girls?

Halliwell stunned fans when she announced her exit in the middle of a world tour. “Sadly I would like to confirm that I have left the Spice Girls. This is because of differences between us,” she said in a statement at the time. “I’m sure the group will continue to be successful and I wish them all the best.” She concluded the message with, “P.S., I’ll be back.”

In 2019, during the Wembley Stadium show of the Spice Girls’ reunion tour, Halliwell apologized for dropping out of the group. "You know what, it finally occurred to me this afternoon, and I need to say something very, very important that I should've said a long time ago: I'm sorry,” she said. “I was just being a brat, and I want to say that it's just so good to be back with the girls that I love and with you."

She sort of walked the apology back in an interview with Scary Mommy. "I think we were just being dramatic for the stage drama," she told the publication.

How much did Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress sell for? 

In September 1998, Sotheby’s auctioned Halliwell’s iconic Union Jack dress, which sold for £36,200 to Hard Rock Café cofounder Peter Morton, according to the BBC. At Halliwell’s request, proceeds from the auction went to support Sargent Cancer Care for Children, as she had a benign lump removed from her breast at the age of 18.

How much does Geri Halliwell make from writing books? 

Geri Halliwell has surely made millions from her children’s and YA books (the two novels in her ongoing Rosie Frost series are New York Times bestsellers). But an exact figure isn’t publicly available. As for her memoirs, she reportedly made £1 million upfront for her first autobiography and signed a £500,000 deal for her second, but those figures were never confirmed by anyone with direct knowledge of her contracts.

Victoria Beckham

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Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) net worth in 2026: $450 million (combined with husband David Beckham)What did Victoria Beckham do after the Spice Girls?

As Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham was the stylish, polished and arguably standoffish Spice Girl. After the group went on hiatus, she launched a solo music career, releasing singles like “Not Such an Innocent Girl” and “A Mind of Its Own.” But her biggest spotlight — her total career reinvention — arrived in 2008, when she shifted her focus to fashion and launched her own label. Today, Beckham is a respected designer with a spot among the fashion elite (and right next to Anna Wintour), and in 2019, she expanded her brand to include a beauty line.

On screen, Beckham has starred in five documentaries and reality shows, including Victoria's Secrets (2000), Being Victoria Beckham (2002), The Real Beckhams (2003), Victoria Beckham – A Mile in Their Shoes (2004) and Victoria Beckham: Coming to America (2007). She also appeared in her husband’s 2023 Netflix docuseries, Beckham, and will feature in her own such Netflix project, Victoria Beckham, out Oct. 9.

How much is Victoria Beckham’s fashion line worth? 

As of 2024, Victoria Beckham's fashion and beauty brand reported annual revenues of approximately £112.7 million (about $151.8 million), marking its fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, according to WWD. 

Despite its growth, however, The Guardian reported in 2025 that the company faced financial challenges, including a reported operating loss of £4.8 million in 2024. To support its expansion and operational needs, Beckham and her husband, David Beckham, and private equity firm Neo Investment Partners collectively invested £6.2 million into the business. Overall, the financials do not necessarily suggest a company in peril, but rather one that is figuring out how to rapidly expand in a complicated luxury market. 

Was Victoria Beckham born into a rich family? 

In the 2023 Netflix docu-series Beckham, Victoria famously insisted that she came from a “working class” family — then admitted that her father drove her to school in a Rolls Royce. (Her parents created their own electronics supply company and raised three kids in Essex, England.) Whether her father’s car means she was “rich” growing up is unclear, but let’s just say she didn’t become Posh Spice for nothing. 

“My dad worked really hard to have the money for us to have a nice house,” Victoria told told Vogue in 2017. “My family brought me up telling me I could achieve absolutely anything. Whenever I said I can’t do it, my dad, he just wouldn’t hear it.”

What is the Victoria Beckham documentary on Netflix?

Beckham was the subject of the three-part docuseries, Victoria Beckham, which offered a closer look at her life and career as she “prepares for her most ambitious runway show yet at Paris Fashion Week,” per Netflix. It premiered Oct. 9, 2025.

Related: David Beckham's Net Worth in 2026 Means He's Living the Posh Life

Stanley 1913 just quietly debuted a brand-new collection of tumblers, and the lineup is perfect for bringing along on all your summer adventures. The Country Collection is all about representing your roots, and it even comes with a special surprise—but only for a limited time.

"Some colors mean more than others. These are the ones you grew up with, the ones you wear on match day, the ones that make strangers in a bar feel like family. Carry yours with the Country Collection," the brand announced on its website product listings. With each purchase, customers will get a free sticker pack to design their tumblers, which they can choose at checkout only while supplies last.

The full collection comprises four different styles: The 16-ounce Stacking Pint ($25), 30-ounce IceFlow Tumbler ($40), 24-ounce Aerolight Flip Straw Bottle ($40), and 30-ounce Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler ($45). Each style is available in six colorways so fans can rep their team to the fullest:

• Team Red Dark Blue - red base with blue handles, and yellow and blue sporty stripe accents.

• Team Navy Red - navy blue base with red handles, and red and white stripe accents.

• Team Light Blue White - light blue base with white handles, and black and white stripe accents.

• Team Dark Green Red - dark green base with red handles, and white and red stripe accents.

• Team Yellow Green - yellow base with green handles, and green and blue stripe accents.

• Team White Dark Blue - white base with dark blue handles, and blue and red stripe accents.

Heading into a summer of soccer tournaments with the FIFA World Cup kicking off on June 11 and lasting through July 19, 2026, this collection is poised to be a hit among sports fans.

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On social media, the brand introduced the new collection with a spirited Instagram video on Tuesday, June 2. "Carry Your Colors. For the summer the world turns into one giant watch party. The Country Collection is designed to celebrate the pride, energy, and identity fans carry into every matchday moment," the post was captioned.

In the comments section, fans filed in with reactions.

"So cool 😍😍😍," one said, while others dropped the countries of the teams they're representing, including some notes that read, "🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷" and "🇺🇸 team USA button."

Meanwhile, two different commenters took the opportunity to campaign for some unrepresented locations, writing, "Wish we could have a Welsh 1" and "I would love to see 🇨🇻 represented as well. This is our 1st World Cup ever 💙💙💙."

The limited-edition Stanley 1913 Country Collection is available online now.

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Psychologists often say losing a job can feel like experiencing a death. Whether that's because your co-workers are suddenly gone, or because you're grieving the career you once had, there are plenty of reasons why a transition like this can be a shock to the system.

However, when you're nearing the end of your career and approaching retirement age, being forced to hang up your hat before you planned to can have profoundly negative effects. Fortunately, the psychologists I spoke to say that there are some ways to offset the negative feelings that can arise from forced early retirement. Keep reading to find out what you should do if you're forced into an early retirement.

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What Happens to Your Mental Health When You're Forced Into Retirement

Being asked to exit your company before you planned to leave can leave you feeling a range of emotions, according to Dr. Sharon Grossman, PhD, psychologist, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps high-achieving professionals prevent burnout and thrive under pressure. "The emotional response can include shock, anger, sadness, anxiety, and even grief," she says. "While people often think retirement is something everyone looks forward to, that assumption overlooks how much of our identity is tied to our work."

For many of us, work means more than a paycheck. "It gives us structure, purpose, social connection, and a sense of contribution," Grossman continues. "When retirement is imposed rather than chosen, people can feel a loss of control over their future. They may question their relevance, their value, or even who they are without the role they've held for decades."

Related: Retirement Shock Is Real—Psychologists Say Most People Never See It Coming

What Can You Do If You've Been Forced to Retire

If you've been ousted from your job early and you're experiencing feelings of loss, shame, or grief, Augusto Blanco, Clinical Psychologist at Man Helping Men, says that sharing your thoughts can put you on the path to feeling better about what has happened.

"The best thing you can do to mitigate those effects is to not shoulder everything on your own and start talking to people close to you about what happened and the emotions that come with it," he says. "It really helps the mind digest the situation and start forming a game plan."

Next, Dr. Natalie Pickering, an organizational psychologist, the author of Leading Becomes You, and the founder of Becoming Works, says you should find a way to remain connected to:

• Meaningful contributions and relationships
• Learning and mentoring
• Creativity
• Community involvement and acts of service

"The specific activity matters less than preserving a sense of meaning and purpose and contribution," she says.

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Of course, all of that can feel easier said than done, especially in the early days when you're still feeling the sting of the loss of your job and experiencing retirement depression. That being said, Blanco encourages people to remain optimistic about the future, even if it has deviated from their original plan. "Life transitions are not easy to navigate, especially if they show up when we least expect them to, but they can be navigated successfully even then."

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

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott and his wife are absolutely shocked after some people sent death threats to their son after a recent loss.

Scott entered Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies when his team was up 3-1 thanks to some impressive pitching by their starter, Roki Sasaki. Scott got two outs in the eighth before giving up a single to Justin Crawford. Next up to bat was Bryce Harper who made contact with the ball and drove in a run, narrowing the Dodgers' lead to 3-2. With Harper on base, Edmundo Sosa stepped up to the plate and hit a 2-run shot off Scott, giving the Phillies a 4-3 lead.

After the game, Scott's wife, Maddie, took to her Instagram Stories to shared a very unexpected message.

“When did it stop being a game?” she wrote. "I don’t speak out often. Ever actually. I promise you, you don’t know what it’s like unless you’re living it."

The Scotts share one son, Bo Alexander Scott, who was born in 2023. The couple is expecting another baby later this year.

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Maddie shared a screenshot of some of the messages they'd received after her husband recorded the loss, according to the New York Post.

“Hope this mutt d i e s soon," one of the user’s comments read on a photo of their son.

"I hope you get home to your family lying in puddles of their own blood," another comment read.

Someone else wrote, "Hope it’s a still b i r t h," under another Instagram picture.

The comments appear to have been deleted. It's unclear if the accounts were reported.

2026's summer of releases in the film world has been everything other than what one would traditionally expect. With all the insanity of this years release lineup, perhaps one thing has stayed consistent, and that is the hype for The Odyssey, which Matt Damon has just called his "biggest film ever."

The acclaimed follow up to Christopher Nolan's best picture winning historical epic Oppenheimer has been one of the most talked about releases of the year, whether its excited anticipation from Nolan's massive fanbase, or discourse about the film's deviations from the historical basis of the original text, the project has been in headlines.

My particular interest in the film, which I share with a lot of others across the internet, is in how the adaptation of the text will work on a technical level. Nolan has always been a fanatic about realism within his cinematic worlds, especially when that comes to practical effects. The most memorable of his commitments to not using CGI came with Oppenheimer, which utilized analogue methods of achieving some of the stunning visuals, including the atom bomb being detonated.

With the fantastical nature of the story, The Odyssey's commitment to keeping things practical has everyone intrigued, which has now had some light shed on it in a brand new behind the scenes featurette.

"This is definitely the biggest movie I've ever done in my career, in terms of its scale," Matt Damon (who stars as Odysseus) states at the beginning of the video, which is certainly backed up by the other glowing remarks from the actors who star in the film.

"A Great filmmaker like Christopher Nolan can do scope, and action, and fantasy, but also heart, and humanity, and depth, and rawness," Zendaya, portraying Athena, passionately exclaimed.

"I feel like this particular picture is an accumulation of all of his skills and all of his experiences and him at his best, going for it," Tom Holland, who portrays Telemachus, remarked.

"I just can't wait to see what they've come up with," Robert Pattinson adds, who plays the villain of the story, Antinous.

The Odyssey releases on July 17th, and is set to be one of the cinematic events of the year. I'll be in theaters to see if Nolan can stick the landing on his most ambitious project yet!

Related: 2006 Hit Movie Banned in Several Countries Almost Got the Lead Actor and Filmmakers Arrested

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Karamo Brown is finally opening up about his experience on Queer Eye. Brown revealed key moments from his 10-year involvement in the reality transformation series as a celebrity and lifestyle expert, including his treatment behind the scenes. 

On the show, which ran from February 2018 to January 2026, Brown was the culture and lifestyle expert, helping regular people from all walks of life transform into their happiest and healthiest selves. But privately, Brown mentions he was being bullied by his fellow Queer Eye cast members and received negative comments from members of the production team.

Related: Karamo Brown Skips 'Queer Eye' Interviews and Says He Felt 'Mentally and Emotionally Abused' for Years

“I was depressed,” the Queer Eye alum told People. “It felt shameful because I was teaching people that they could be better, but in my own life, I was trapped.”

Karamo Brown Opens Up About Negative Treatment on Queer Eye Set

Brown recalls one moment a Queer Eye set member told him, “You are nothing.” 

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“Someone who was involved with the show came up to me in front of people and said, ‘You are not a star. You are nothing. You will get replaced tomorrow. These are our stars, and you are not it,” Brown said to People.

Karamo Brown Reveals What His Last Straw Was

On another occasion, Brown told the publication that his mother was left in tears after overhearing some of his co-stars speaking down on him. Brown described this moment as his breaking point.

“The thing I know is the tears I saw in my mother's eyes,” he recalls to People. “[She kept repeating], ‘I thought they were your friends.' It made me realize I can no longer stay silent about how often I was made to feel like an outsider.”

Related: Karamo Brown Fell Out With 'Queer Eye' Co-Stars After Hot Mic Incident

When The First Allegations of Karamo Brown’s Treatment Began

Brown first alluded to his negative treatment on the show in January 2026, when he pulled out of a CBS Mornings interview with his fellow Queer Eye cast members.

“I hope everyone remembers the main theme I have tried to teach them over the past decade, which is to focus on and to protect their mental health/peace from people... who seek to destroy it,” Brown’s statement to CBS Mornings read regarding his sudden cancellation. 

Queer Eye is a reimagining of the series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which ran in the 2000s. Alongside Brown, Queer Eye featured Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, and Bobby Berk (for the first eight seasons). Throughout its run, Queer Eye earned 12 Emmy Awards.

Jay Shetty's On Purpose is moving to a major streaming service.

The motivational speaker, author, and podcast host is bringing video episodes of his hit podcast to both Netflix and Spotify beginning July 13, according to a Spotify announcement.

The new partnership will make On Purpose available in video form across both platforms, expanding the show beyond its traditional podcast audience.

"On Purpose has built one of the most engaged podcast audiences in the world, and we're excited to expand our partnership with Netflix and Jay by bringing video episodes to Spotify," Roman Wasenmüller, Spotify's Global Head of Podcasts, said in the release.

Netflix also confirmed the move, writing that video episodes of On Purpose will be available on Netflix and Spotify starting July 13.

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On Purpose has become one of the most recognizable wellness and personal-growth podcasts in the space, with Shetty interviewing celebrities, authors, experts, athletes, and thought leaders about purpose, relationships, mental health, and success.

The move also reflects the growing importance of video podcasts, as more listeners watch long-form interviews rather than just listen. For Shetty, the deal puts On Purpose on two major streaming platforms at once.

"This is a historic moment, not just for On Purpose but for podcasting itself," Shetty said in a press release shared with People. "We're entering a new era where interviews can impact culture as powerfully as movies, music, and television on the global stage."

Shetty said the partnership with both Netflix and Spotify is something he would not have expected when he started the podcast seven years ago.

"To be in business with two of the most influential forces in global entertainment is unprecedented, and I couldn't be more energized for what's ahead," he added.

Related: Netflix Quietly Cancels Hit Series After 1 Season

How Fans Can Watch 'On Purpose'

Beginning July 13, 2026, fans will be able to watch video episodes of On Purpose on Netflix and Spotify.

The Netflix announcement said the show will feature three episodes per week, with in-depth conversations across wellness, culture, relationships, and personal growth.

Spotify will also offer video episodes, while continuing to serve the podcast's existing audience. The company described the new chapter as a way to give fans a more immersive experience with the show.

Variety reported that the multiyear agreement is worth up to $100 million, citing a source familiar with the deal. Netflix, Spotify, or Shetty have not publicly disclosed the official terms of the deal.

Jay Shetty's Expanding Media Career

The Netflix and Spotify deal comes during a busy year for Shetty.

In January, he told People that he was entering 2026 focused on protecting his priorities and taking ownership of the parts of his life that matter most. He also launched Messy Love: Difficult Conversations for Deeper Connection, an Audible Original podcast focused on live relationship coaching with real couples.

At the time, Shetty said the project was one of the things he was most excited about in 2026.

"What I'm taking into the New Year with me is making sure that my priorities are my priorities and that my life and my day and my weeks and my months and my year are structured around the things that I deeply believe and are important to me," he told People.

Now that On Purpose is heading to Netflix and Spotify in video form, Shetty's podcast is set to reach an even wider audience.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe releases blockbusters every year, and that means the stars work hard to promote them. A normal stop for stars is Saturday Night Live, where they can poke fun at current events and themselves.

Tom Hollandisn't one of them and revealed why he's petrified to do the show.

Tom Holland Is Dyslexic and Is Scared of 'SNL' Cue Cards Tom Holland

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Holland, 29, revealed on Good Hang with Amy Poehler that Saturday Night Live asked him to host repeatedly. He said he loves watching the show, but there is one reason he keeps saying no.

"I'm heavily dyslexic, which is one of the reasons why and I'd love to talk to you today about it actually, why I've never done SNL," he told Poehler, 54. She realized it was because of the cue cards. "I'm just so petrified at the concept of like trying to read something, and they change."

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Poehler believes that other dyslexics hosted the show. "I can read fine," the actor continued. "But when I have to read out loud, it just becomes kind of...it's a kind of mental block, and I can freeze."

This makes him reading through the script as an actor his hardest challenge. But he tries to learn his lines beforehand to avoid freezing.

Saturday Night Live starts the week with writers pitching ideas which are decided by Wednesday. The scripts are handed to the cue card writer, Wally Feresten, when the script is edited later in the week.

The edits are sometimes made for better jokes. But the sketches are also updated to include current events that happen later in the week.

Actors and cast members have often talked about the pressure around the show. It's no surprise that some avoid hosting for that reason.

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When you're spending time outside this summer, sipping an icy cold beverage is one of the best ways to beat the heat. Cups you can use outdoors without worrying about broken glass all over your pool deck or campsite are a must, and right now, REI has a rare deal on a fan-favorite insulated tumbler that's worth a look.

The Yeti Rambler Wine Tumbler is currently 20% off at REI. Normally $30, you can snag it in red or navy for just $24. This sale on these two patriotic colors is aptly timed with Fourth of July celebrations on the horizon, but this insulated cup is one you'll reach for year-round to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot.

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Made of stainless steel with a double-walled vacuum construction, this tumbler was designed to maintain the temperature of whatever's inside, hot or cold. Shaped like a stemless wine glass, the cup has a 10-ounce capacity and comes with a lid that includes a magnetic slide closure. The exterior coating resists condensation, so the tumbler never gets slippery or too cold to hold.

In my personal experience with the Yeti Rambler line, beverages will stay frosty inside overnight, even sitting in my car's cup holder in the middle of summer in Texas. These tumblers are also equally great at keeping warm beverages like coffee or hot cocoa piping hot. But you don't just have to take my word for it — a Yeti tumbler held its own while filled with actual lava, and there's video to prove it.

The magnetic slide closure on the lid is stronger than it looks and helps keep bugs and debris out when you're camping or dining al fresco. Though not leakproof (liquid can dribble out if you turn the tumbler upside down), it is splashproof, so if you're enjoying a drink in the pool or at the beach, you won't have to worry about rogue waves ruining your drink. 

Hands-down my favorite feature of these tumblers is that they're dishwasher safe. The slider on the lid even pops off so you can clean underneath it where gunk can sometimes build up between the plastic top and the magnetic slider.

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Over 1,100 five-star reviews at REI praised this tumbler's "durable" design, calling it "stylish and functional." Outdoor enthusiasts raved that this tumbler is "excellent for camping," and several shoppers also mentioned they've purchased it to give as a gift.

Describing it as "perfect for summer parties and outdoor events," one reviewer noted that they "use it all day" outside during the summer to keep drinks cold. "It keeps my wine chilled without ice," another shopper shared. 

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You won't want to miss the chance to score a Yeti Rambler Wine Tumbler for just $24 at REI. It's the cup you'll want for every outdoor outing this summer, and the one you can continue to grab for drinks on-the-go no matter the season.

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It's been a decade since Barack Obama left the White House, but he and the former first lady have remained in the spotlight in a number of ways.

For one, Michelle Obama has run a successful podcast with her brother Craig Robinson. And on Tuesday, June 2, the pair brought a live recording of IMO to SXSW London to discuss their work — including one of their favorite guests, which may catch fans by surprise.

They've interviewed guests including Jamie Lee Curtis, Jimmy Kimmel, Steph Curry, Conan O’Brien and more...

But during the SXSW London conversation, Variety reports, Michelle, 62, revealed that Dave Chappelle has been “one of our favorite guests," praising the controversial comedian as "one of the smartest people on the planet, the funniest, all get out."

Michelle continued, "Once he became himself, he moved back, bought a farm and has raised his family on this farm. One of the questions was, ‘Why here?’ And he said, ‘I wanted to have the financial freedom to be courageous.’ And I was like, ‘Bars,’ you know? And that’s the truth, and what I would say to young people and to my girls: Live smaller than you need to.”

The comedian, 52, has made headlines in recent years for his jokes about transgender people. When asked about the subject on IMO recently, Chappelle said the media has gotten his comedy "wrong," per Variety.

“People would think it’s me versus the gay community. I never looked at it like that,” Chappelle said during last month's episode. “I always thought it was corporate interest and culture negotiating itself. So, you know, most of those people who were critical of what I was doing didn’t seem like they were of it. It’s like they had their faces pressed against the glass, commenting on what we were doing in there, but they weren’t in there doing it.”

Tina Fey stopped by The Tonight Show and delivered what may be the most satisfying piece of Broadway news this season: three of her closest friends from their Saturday Night Live years are all on stage in New York right now, two of them with Tony nominations, and the group chat already has a shirt.

The women in question areAna Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch, and Maya Rudolph. Gasteyer earned her first Tony nomination for playing the imperious Mildred Layton in Schmigadoon!, the Apple TV-series-turned-12-time-nominated Broadway musical. Dratch is nominated in the same category, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, for her turn as the Narrator in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Rocky Horror Show. And Rudolph is making her Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre, playing a gloriously chaotic Mary Todd Lincoln through July 5.

Fey broke it down for host Jimmy Fallon with characteristic sharp wit. 'Our SNL lady group chat is called the 'SNL Tang,'" she told the audience. 'It's unfortunate. Paula Pell named it.' With all three women on Broadway simultaneously, Fey said she and Amy Poehler felt the occasion demanded merchandise. The result is a T-shirt printed in deliberately cheesy font reading 'SNL Tang on Broadway,' with all three shows listed, showing the SNL women's takeover of Broadway. 'We tried to find the cheesiest font,' Fey said, holding the shirt up for the crowd.

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The Tony Awards ceremony airs June 7. Gasteyer and Dratch are both nominated in the Best Featured Actress in a Musical category, competing against each other for the first time despite decades of friendship. Fey noted that Rudolph missed the nominations cycle because Oh, Mary! was already open when the eligibility window closed. 'She can't be nominated for a Tony 'cause the show's already open,' Fey said. 'Otherwise, she would totally be nominated.'

Schmigadoon! leads this Broadway season with 12 nominations alongside The Lost Boys, making it one of the most decorated new musicals in years. Gasteyer, who spent six seasons on SNL before the show's 2002 departure, told Broadway.com the nomination was 'the one thing I didn't ever expect.' For Dratch, it is her second Tony nomination.

Fey was at 30 Rock to promote Season 2 of The Four Seasons, her Netflix series currently sitting at number one.

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Dave Ramsey is no stranger to sparking debate and conversation around money. In a recent TikTok post, a caller explained his situation to the personal finance personality, hoping to get out of debt as soon as possible. Ramsey's response had some in the comments second-guessing the advice.
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This is important to remember: keep the total value of things you own that have motors and wheels in them to less than half of your annual income. This will help to make sure you don't have too much of your net worth tied up in things that are going down in value.

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The caller revealed that he had approximately $65,000 in total debt. The bulk of the amount ($61,000–$62,000) was owed on his truck, with another $4,000 on a credit card. Wanting to rid himself of the debt as quickly as possible, his first thought was to sell the truck for about $41,000. Although it would put a major dent in the amount he owed, the caller would still owe $20,000–$25,000.

Ramsey's Response?

Get rid of the truck.

"Your truck is more than half your annual income in value," he said, and even claimed that he would sell the vehicle even if it were completely paid off. His reasoning came down to a simple teaching he's preached for years (and even advised a mother of two to do the same thing).

"You cannot build wealth while you own too many things that have motors and wheels," Ramsey told the caller. He defined "too many" as anything exceeding half your yearly income, and went on to explain how things with motors and wheels lose value. It doesn't make sense to hold onto a car worth $61,000–$62,000 (and depreciating with every day that passes) when your salary is only $78,000. Holding onto an "asset" like a truck is like "trying to pedal uphill."

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Many sympathized with the caller but pointed out the practical problem to Ramsey's solution: if he sells the truck for $41,000 while owing $61,000, he still walks away $20,000 in the hole and doesn't have a vehicle.

The majority of the comments were quick to wonder if the caller used the truck for work or how it would impact his employment. Selling the truck without budgeting for what the caller would replace it with could create additional financial stressors. And if he chose a cheaper, used car with increased maintenance, fuel, and insurance costs, would it really be a sound investment?

While Dave Ramsey is a trusted household name in personal finance, but even sound advice needs context. Sometimes, the financially 'right' move and the practically right move aren't the same thing.

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

Nestlé Toll House is remixing its iconic lineup of refrigerated cookie doughs.

Popular for its shortcut to fresh-baked treats, Nestlé Toll House revealed this morning that it's launching three "bold" new ready-to-bake cookie dough flavors that reimagine the classic cookie that started with a modern twist.

"We're putting a fresh spin on a timeless classic to offer a more elevated at-home baking experience," Andrew Kneale, senior manager of brand marketing at Nestlé Toll House, suggested in a statement. "The new Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs blend on-trend flavors into our original recipe, offering fans a new way to discover the magic in every bite."

Nestlé Toll House Debuts 'Reimagined' Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Dough

According to the June 2 press release, the new options include Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Inside Out Chocolate Chip CookieDough flavors.

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• Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Remix Naturally Flavored Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: A soulful spin on the OG. Rich brown butter flavor and notes of vanilla harmonize with milk chocolate morsels made with 100% real chocolate to deliver a perfectly balanced flavor that's simply irresistible.
• Nestlé Toll HouseChocolate Chip Remix Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Hearty oats, cinnamon and milk chocolate morsels made with 100% real chocolate hit the nostalgia high notes with every chewy bite, delivering a homemade taste in a modern classic.
• Nestlé Toll HouseChocolate Chip Remix Inside Out Cookie: The ultimate mashup for chocolate lovers. This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.

Nestlé Toll House reimagines the iconic chocolate chip cookie with new Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs.

Toll House hopes the newcomers won't just change how consumers enjoy their Toll House cookies, but prompt "more ways to put a new spin on baking routines." While it's too early to source any reviews of the products, fans are making it clear they're excited to try them.

"The brown butter one sounds so good!" one Instagram user gushed.

"These all look delicious," a second applauded. "I want to try em allllll."

"The brown butter chocolate chip??" a third said in disbelief. "Sign me uppp."

Someone else tagged a friend, joking, "will need one of each for science."

"Oh yes!!" one more cheered.

Where Are the New Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Remix Flavors Available—And for How Long?

The brand said its new Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs are here to stay and all three varieties are rolling out at retailers nationwide now for an MSRP of $3.96 (prices may vary).

Additionally, the beloved brand of baked goods also has something special in store just for the season: Red, White & Blue Sugar Cookie Dough and White Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches!

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Robin Roberts is away from Good Morning America, but she has a good reason for missing the morning show.

The longtime ABC anchor was absent from GMA on Friday, May 29, and again on Monday, June 1, as she traveled to South Africa for a project outside the morning news program.

Roberts, 64, revealed on Instagram that she is in South Africa filming her upcoming Lifetime movie, Angel in the Rubble, which stars Sherri Shepherd and Dondré T. Whitfield.

"Made it to South Africa for the filming of my upcoming @lifetimetv movie starring @sherrieshepherd & @alldondre," Roberts wrote on Instagram. She also shared that her wife, Amber Laign, joined her for the long flight.

"The Mrs joined me on the looong flight, so I need a moment to sit back and count our blessings!" Roberts added.

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Roberts is working on Angel in the Rubble, a Lifetime movie based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's book Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor.

Lifetime announced in March that the film is the fourth project under the Robin Roberts Presents banner. Shepherd stars as Guzman-McMillan, the last person rescued from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Dondré T. Whitfield plays Paul, a mysterious man who stays with Guzman-McMillan during her rescue before his identity becomes difficult to confirm, leading her to believe he may have been an angel.

The movie is expected to premiere on Lifetime later in 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.

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Who Filled In for Robin Roberts on 'GMA'?

Roberts' seat has already been filled by familiar ABC News faces while she is away.

According to Hello! and Yahoo, Rebecca Jarvis filled in for Roberts on Friday, May 29, appearing alongside George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan.

Mary Bruce then sat in Roberts' seat on Monday, June 1.

It is not yet clear whether Jarvis, Bruce, or other ABC News correspondents will continue rotating in while Roberts remains in South Africa. ABC has not publicly announced a full schedule of fill-ins for Roberts' absence.

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Roberts has been part of Good Morning America for decades and has served as one of the show's lead co-anchors since 2005.

Outside the ABC morning show, she has also built a production career through her company, Rock'n Robin Productions. Her Robin Roberts Presents banner has previously worked with Lifetime on projects including Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story and Mahalia, as well asKirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas.

Roberts' latest project also brings her together with Shepherd, who is best known to daytime viewers for Sherri and her previous run on The View.

Roberts has not announced an exact return date to GMA, but her absence appears tied to the film shoot rather than a permanent change at the morning show.

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The Ferrero Kinder Joy and Stranger ThingsFunko Pop! Collab is finally coming to the U.S. this summer. In celebration of the Netflix hit’s 10th anniversary, the classic candy is getting an ‘Upside Down’ makeover with a special surprise.

This isn’t the first time Ferrero has partnered with the now-legendary series. Last year, the beloved brand announced a Kind Joy Stranger Things by Funko Pop! Collection. But sadly for U.S. customers, the limited-edition collectible confections were only available overseas. 

Now American candy lovers (and of course, Stranger Things fans) can get this collab at home. Ferrero recently announced the arrival of the limited-time treat in U.S. retailers nationwide, while supplies last. The Upside Down-inspired eggs feature two halves — one filled with decadently creamy chocolate and crispy cocoa bites, and the other with a Stranger Things surprise. Each delicious dessert features one of 24 mini toys with fan-favorite characters such as Eleven, Max, Dustin, and Vecna (a.k.a. Mr. Whatsit, a.k.a. One, a.k.a Henry).

Amber Hasinger, Vice President of Marketing, Kinder Joy USA, said of the pairing, “Stranger Things has captivated fans across generations with the thrill of not knowing what comes next — and that’s exactly what Kinder Joy delivers.” 

Hasinger continued, “Every egg is a portal to the unknown. Just like stepping into the Upside Down, you never quite know what you’ll find on the other side.” 

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Fans have already caught wind of the collectibles, flooding social media with praise for the Stranger Things collection. One commenter wrote on Instagram, “Now this is an 11/10 collection,” while others said, “You know we’ve been waiting! Woohoo!,” “That’s awesome,” and, “Iconic.”

Snap up these exclusive eggs while you can. If this line is anything like the other Stranger Things collabs, it could go quick. From LEGOs to McDonald’s Happy Meals, brand mash-ups with this sci-fi series tend to trend…and then sell out!

Profanatica, the black metal veterans, have scheduled something big for fans this year.

The three-piece band took to social media to announce an upcoming summer tour.

The "Weeping in Heaven" hitmakers are set to hit the road once again as they embark on the U.S. Summer Tour 2026.

In an Instagram update, Profanatica revealed that the tour will run from late July to early September, with their first show taking place in Portland, Maine, followed by a string of shows in major cities such as Austin, Los Angeles, Berkeley, Brooklyn, Salt Lake City and more before wrapping up in Providence, Rhode Island.

Apart from the multiple stops, the band will share the stage with special guests One Master, Morbosidad and Cloak as supporting acts.

Prior to the upcoming tour, Profanatica, whose members are Paul Ledney, Adam Besserer and Alletta Ergun, completed two major tours last year, traveling across both Europe and North America to perform for fans.

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At the time, the tour was in support of the band’s mini-album, Wreathed in Dead Angels, released in 2025.

The Story Behind Profanatica’s Name and the 10-Year Break That Nearly Ended the Band

The ’90s metal band once revealed the reason behind its unique and at the same time intriguing name. 

“It’s Latin,” the band told Voices From the Darkside, adding “It stands for the “Profanator Of Heaven”. Our friend who teaches English at a college in Connecticut thought of the name because he studies dead languages and things like that. And we wanted a name that nobody else had the same meaning. So it’s “Profanator Of Heaven” or “Desecrator Of Heaven”.

While Profanatica’s name has long sparked curiosity among fans, its history is just as compelling.

The band experienced a ten-year hiatus from 1992 to the early 2000s due to internal issues within the group.

At the time, the master tapes for their supposed 1992 debut album were destroyed due to intense conflict among the band members.​

It was in 2007 when the band released their full-length album, Profanatitas de Domonatia, under Hells Headbangers Records.

The band reunited in 2001 and Alex Cox later joined the lineup as bassist following the death of original bassist Aragon Amori in 1996.

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There are many reasons to feel anxious about retirement. From entering an unknown part of your life to serious concerns about whether your savings will keep up with your lifestyle, those who are nearing retirement (or who have recently retired) have plenty to keep them up at night.

And while some of those worries are just typical anxious thoughts that most people experience when transitioning to a new role, it seems that one generation is noticeably more worried about their retirement. According to The Global Atlantic 2026 Retirement Outlook Survey, Gen Xers are more worried about their retirement than the Baby Boomers were. According to the experts I spoke to, there's one very clear reason why. Keep reading to find out what it is and how you can ease your fears as you approach retirement.

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Why is Gen X More Anxious About Retirement than Baby Boomers

A loss of institutional safety nets is to blame for increased anxiety among Gen X, according to Dr. Jameca Woody Cooper, a Board-Certified Counseling Psychologist, Fulbright Scholar, and a TEDx speaker. "The heightened concern arises from a mix of factors, including the ongoing instability of the Social Security system, economic fluctuations, an unpredictable political environment, the ramifications of previous economic downturns, and rising health-related complications," she says.

Not only that, Donald Cohen, a Licensed Therapist and author of The Inside Ride: A Journey to Manhood, says that Gen X has already seen what retirement should look like, which adds extra stress about living up to what previous generations accomplished. "They watched their parents retire with pensions, stronger safety nets, and greater confidence about the future," Cohen says. "At the same time, they've lived through economic shocks, disappearing retirement benefits, rising healthcare costs, and the growing realization that they may be working longer than they ever expected."

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What Is This Retirement Anxiety Doing to Gen X

This retirement anxiety can have real consequences. Dr. Woody Cooper says that physical health issues caused by extended work hours and burnout have already been taking a toll on this generation. When you add in this layer of anxiety, it could cause even more pronounced issues. "In the short term, anxiety can compromise judgment and hinder decision-making processes," she says. "If this anxiety leads to paralysis rather than action, the long-term repercussions may negatively impact physical health and result in significant financial losses."

Cohen agrees, saying that this stress can also cause this generation to miss out on the good things happening right now. "When people become consumed by worries about what might happen years from now, they can lose sight of the life they're living today," he explains. "I've seen individuals postpone experiences, delay important decisions, and carry a level of anxiety that robs them of peace in the present."

Related: Retirement Shock Is Real—Psychologists Say Most People Never See It Coming

How Can Gen X Manage Their Retirement Anxiety

So what's Gen X supposed to do about their retirement stress? According to Dr. Woody Cooper, talking to a therapist could be key, especially since she says this generation was raised to keep their heads down and keep pushing through the pain. "This mindset often leads them to suppress or deny their emotional and physical warning signs, making professional guidance an important step in addressing their mental health challenges."

But that's not all. Sometimes you just have to realize that there's only so much you can do when it comes to planning for the future, and letting it take over your life could be robbing you of the one thing that's guaranteed: Today. "Retirement planning matters, but so does living fully now," Cohen says. "The goal isn't to eliminate uncertainty. It's to build enough confidence in your plan that you can stop letting tomorrow steal today's joy."

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

One of Hollywood's greatest careers is officially over. 

Clint Eastwood, who just turned 96 on Sunday, May 31, has retired after more than seven decades in film. 

According to a newly surfaced interview with France Info, his son Kyle Eastwood, confirmed that his father has stepped away from filmmaking.

“I have many fond memories of working with him. Now he’s retired, he’s 95 years old. But I was very lucky to be able to work with him on quite a few films,” Kyle said in November 2025. “It was a great experience for me.”

The four-time Oscar winner got his start as an uncredited lab technician in the 1955 sci-fihorror filmRevenge of the Creature. He became a TV star on Rawhide in 1959, and Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy, including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, turned him into a household name. 

Over his decades in the industry, he appeared in more than 70 screen roles and directed 40 films.

Clint regularly starred in his own films, with his final on-screen appearance coming in Cry Macho in 2021. He stayed behind the camera for his last project, the 2024 legal thriller Juror No. 2, starring Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette.

Earlier this year, Laura Linney opened up about what it's like to work with the director — and explained why he never raises his voice on set. 

“I learnt an invaluable lesson on how to relax on set," she told The Independent. "He only does one take, he works with same crew, you come on set, it’s pre-lit – it’s done – and he goes ‘OK, are you ready to go? OK, go ahead.’”

“He talks in that level voice. He stands next to the camera, watches the scene, goes, ‘OK you can stop,’” Laura added. “‘Did you feel good about that? I felt good about that. Were we in focus? OK, we can move on.’”

The habit, she said, comes from his western days, when any sudden noise would send the horses into a panic.

"That’s how he rolls. The reason he doesn’t yell ‘action’ or ‘cut’ is because of the westerns he made. Because if someone yelled, the horse would jump and get scared, so everybody’s quiet on set.” 

As a director, Clint had a knack for getting the best from his cast. Gene Hackman, Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman all won Oscars for his films — in Unforgiven, Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby respectively.

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Wilco is heading out on the road, and this time, they're hitting a location they never have before—in fact, a whole new continent: Africa. The country-rock band announced their first-ever shows in Morocco on Tuesday, June 2, and it'll be their headline debut in the destination.

Slated for spring 2027, the shows will take place from March 25 to 27. "For the first time in their career, Wilco announces performances in Africa. Wilco (In Morocco) is more than just a concert, it’s an immersion into Moroccan culture and the city of Marrakech headlined by Wilco," a press release shared directly with Parade described. "Drawing attendees from around the world, Wilco will perform three completely unique nights of music, with no repeats throughout the weekend."

As announced, fans will be in for a treat with the experience, as no two nights will be the same — The band is ready to perform "three completely unique sets" across the featured dates. The programming, which is a partnership with Pilgrimage of Sound, follows three sold-out nights in Iceland in 2023.

To make it even more special, multi-day tours are being offered pre and post show, ranging from 3 days to 16 days to truly experience everything Morocco has to offer. "A completely custom experience, guests have the opportunity for the tours to begin and end in different parts of the country so they can base their decisions upon their travel itineraries," the press release explained.

Presale registration begins on June 2 at 12 PM CST at www.wilcoinmorocco.com, with general sale opening on Friday, June 12 at 12 PM CST.

Comprising Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glenn Kotche, Pat Sansone, Nels Cline, and Mikael Jorgensen, Wilco was first formed in 1994 in Chicago by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo. The band has since released 13 studio albums and earned two Grammy awards. Their most recent album, 2023's Cousin, was followed by 2024’s Hot Sun Cool Shroud EP.

"To see Wilco on stage is to hear the best of the best," NPR once famously published. "Wilco never makes the same record twice, which makes it doubly remarkable that so many of them are tremendous."

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