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The political free-for-all that is the Jimmy Kimmelvs. Donald Trump free speech feud just took another turn. After the president declined to attend his son, Donald Trump Jr.’s, weekend wedding to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, the late-night host roasted Trump and his so-called excuses. 

On Tuesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel started the show with a scathing monologue, poking fun at the president for his very noticeable absence: “DJ TJ and his new bride, Bettina, were married on Saturday on a small island in the Bahamas. It was a small ceremony with about 40 guests, none of whom were his father.”

Kimmel continued, “Daddy Donald sent his RSVP via Truth Social. He wrote, ‘While I very much wanted to be with my son Don Jr. and the newest member of the Trump family, his soon-to-be wife Bettina, circumstances pertaining to government and my love for the United States of America do not allow me to do so.’ See, he can be warm when he wants to. He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more. He had circumstances pertaining to government to get to.”

The comedian’s critique didn’t stop there. Kimmel added an Epstein reference, saying,  “And also, flying to a private island makes him miss his friend Jeffrey, who he lost.”

Kimmel’s monologue went on to point out, “ The president, I mean, this is a guy who golfs two, three times a week. He’s going to UFC fights with Vanilla Ice. He was too busy for his son’s wedding?”

The roast went on, with Kimmel joking, “But he did say Don and Bettina are going to have a great marriage, and this is a man who knows a great marriage. He’s had three of them himself. Poor Don Jr. Without his father, you know, they had to scramble to find somebody else to make a 90-minute toast about windmills and transgender weightlifters.”

Before moving on to the next topic du jour, Kimmel added, “Don Jr. and Bettina are reportedly still planning to celebrate their marriage at the White House. And the president and first lady are expected to attend that event. Well, you’d hope so. They live there. Can you imagine if they didn’t show up to that one, too? We wanted to make it, but we were unable to go downstairs.”

While Trump hasn’t responded to Kimmel's most recent monologue, based on his reactions to the late-night host’s other on-air pans of the president, chances are he’ll have something to say.

In 1973, a smooth, sunlit pop track slipped just short of the Top 5, the kind of almost-hit that somehow sticks with you longer than the bigger chart-toppers around it.

For Seals and Crofts, the success surrounding Diamond Girl wasn’t just another moment in a hot streak, it quietly marked the point where their sound and direction began to shift in a new direction.

The song hit its No. 6 Billboard chart peak in July 1973. It became a fan favorite following the success of "Summer Breeze."

According to a story published by Rhino Records, the success of "Diamond Girl' helped the LP of the same name reach a peak position of No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The album was the biggest seller of Seals & Crofts' career.

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However, the success of "Diamond Girl" led to the bittersweet end of the band's acoustic era. Rhino wrote, "[Seals and Crofts] henceforth tended to focus more on a band-oriented approach to their tunes. Yes, the end result was further success, but for purists, the best of Seals & Crofts’ work was behind them."

In an interview with Goldmine, republished by Bill De Young, Seals admitted that the duo felt "limited" as to the kind of music they could play.

He recalled, “After 'Summer Breeze' hit, somewhere in between there and the recording of 'Diamond Girl,' we realized that we could not progress any further. We were very limited as to the kind of music we could play."

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"But there was no way that we could play anything any harder. If you’re playing with a band, all of a sudden you’re in competition with 10,000 other bands. The band has got to really cook; and it’s got to have an identity."

Seals concluded, "And for the crowd that we were playing, it had to be hard rock. I feel like we lost a little bit of uniqueness in what we were doing, because we started leaning more and more on the band.” Their band of musicians included future Toto founders David Paich (organ, piano) and Jeff Porcaro (drums), per Songfacts.

The song had a huge influence on one of hard rock's most beloved bassists. In his 2021 memoir, The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx, the Mötley Crüe member revealed how "Summer Breeze" almost became a band cover song.

The band was looking for a cover tune for their 1985 LP Theatre of Pain when Sixx suggested his favorite Seals and Crofts song. He recalled how he and his girlfriend, Susie, listened to the song throughout the Summer of 1973.

Sixx wrote, "We tried 'The Boys Are Back in Town,' by Thin Lizzy—a great song, but we couldn’t get it to work. We tried Elton John’s 'Saturday Night’s Alright,' but that didn’t sound right to us either. Then I said, ‘Diamond Girl’ by Seals and Crofts.”

"Everyone else in the band said, 'You’re crazy. This doesn’t even sound like a rock song!' We rehearsed it. The other guys were right—it wasn’t going to work as a Mötley Crüe song."

He concluded, "We covered 'Smokin’ in the Boys Room' by Brownsville Station instead, and that song, from the same year as 'Diamond Girl,' was Mötley’s first top-forty hit. It went all the way to number three on the charts. But I sometimes wonder what would have happened if I had stuck to my guns and insisted on 'Diamond Girl.'"

Dash Crofts died at 87 in March 2026. Jim Seals predeceased him by four years, passing at the age of 79.

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If keeping your bathroom organized feels close to impossible, it might be worth adding in some extra storage for your essentials. Walmart's Aiho Over-the-Toilet Storage Cabinet is a stylish and practical way to declutter your space. It has a sleek, multi-tier design with plenty of room to stash toiletries, skincare, towels, and other items, and it's now available at a steep discount. 

For a limited time, the space-saving cabinet is on sale for up to 47% off in two classic colors. The white hue is the best deal at $63, down from its original $120. It's also available in dark brown for $72, down from $130.

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At 9 inches deep, 31 inches wide, and 55 inches high, the cabinet has a tall, slim frame that's designed to fit easily into compact bathrooms and other small spaces, including laundry rooms or entryways. The top cupboard has an adjustable shelf to accommodate skincare, medicines, toothpaste, or anything else you might want to keep tucked away, and there's an additional five tiers of open shelving on the side to display lotions, candles, soaps, diffusers, and other items. 

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The multifunctional cabinet also has a built-in tissue holder for toilet paper and two metal hooks on the side. An open middle shelf provides additional space for hand towels, wicker baskets, and more. Constructed from engineered wood and metal, it's sturdy and durable enough to stand up to daily wear and tear, with an anti-tipping device included for enhanced stability.     

Get your bathroom in tip-top shape, and snag this stylish and functional over-the-toilet storage cabinet that's versatile enough to work even in limited spaces. Snag one for nearly 50% off before this limited-time flash deal ends at Walmart.

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Who’s ready to retire? After working for decades, people born during these four birth months are counting down the days till retirement. Some may think it’s because they’re ready to relax with their loved ones and even travel the world. In reality, these birth months cannot wait to retire because they want to reinvent themselves. 

Four birth months share the dream of becoming a new person during retirement. The cosmic energy of these birth months might differ despite having the same goal. Spiritual experts and astrologers believe that people born during these months view retirement as a chance to become their best selves. Some birth months dedicate their retirement to figuring out who they want to be, while other birth months embody the identity they’ve kept locked away inside themselves. Retirement is the permission slip for January, March, June, and August to reinvent themselves. 

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Retirement is the start of a brand new life and identity for those born in January. Most wouldn’t think January is excited to retire, thanks to being governed by career-oriented Capricorn. In reality, their quirky Aquarius side has been waiting for the day January leaves the workforce. After playing their role for decades, January is ready to let their freak flag fly. They don’t have to abide by strict rules or conserve their electric personalities to save face. Retirement offers January the freedom to be whoever they want. January’s transformation might be shocking, but honestly, this is who January was all along. Retirement simply offered the chance for January to be authentic and free. 

People born in March have been dreaming about their retirement. People with this birth month are a mix of whimsical Pisces and ambitious Aries, so they have high hopes and expectations for how their life ought to go. Work might have initially derailed their plans, but retirement will bring their desires back to the forefront. Retiring means freedom to be whoever March has always wanted to be. They don’t have to ask for permission or answer for their choices. But before March begins their transformation, they ought to visualize what their best self looks like, enjoys, and stands for. Having a clear vision of who they want to be in retirement will expedite how quickly they reinvent themselves. 

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June can be whoever they want once they retire. People born during this month are overly aware of how they appear and come across, thanks to being co-ruled by mental Gemini and perceptive Cancer. They’re sensitive to judgment and criticism, so they might have been overly self-conscious while at work. Performing for the workplace is undeniably draining. Luckily, retirement offers June a chance to cut loose. June might be initially hesitant, but all bets are off once they feel safe and secure. Retirement allows June to finally take up space. June’s confidence and courage will revive as they explore their identities. June will feel completely at peace with the person they’re blossoming into during retirement.  

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People born in August strive to do their very best, especially at work. Their Leo-like confidence and Virgo-like eye for detail amplifies their work ethic. August spent decades perfecting their professional craft. Although they’ve excelled, they’re also their own worst critics. Retirement gives August a much-needed mental and emotional break from perfectionism. August can retire knowing they don’t have to always be correct, early, or over-prepared. They can release their inner critics, helping August feel courageous enough to have fun despite making a few mistakes. August will become a light-hearted, creatively free version of themselves throughout retirement. Some may not even recognize August, because their new and improved identities will be carefree and easygoing. 

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It's a long-standing rumor within the larger entertainment industry that certain TV talk shows had a list of banned guests that were prohibited from being invited back.

While some programs like The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson had a more explicit round-up of guests that weren't welcome on the show, others like The Ellen DeGeneres Show might had had a less well-known list of celebrities that the 68-year-old comedian didn't want appearing on her show.

One notable example can apparently be found with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who, according to a former Ellen staffer, was banned from appearing on the show for almost a decade after insulting the host's cooking.

According to Cracked, a backstage crew member who worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show revealed that the series' host had an allegedly terse reaction to Ramsay playfully bashing her culinary skills during a 2010 appearance on the show.

After calling DeGeneres' cooking "rubbish," the famed Hell's Kitchen star was reportedly not invited back to appear on the show for nearly 10 years.

“(Ramsay) gave her some quip. They were doing a food test together, and Ellen offered him a sample first,” claimed the unnamed cameraman. “As soon as he bit in, he was like, ‘This is rubbish. This is disgusting."

“She didn’t like the reaction," the crew member continued. "It was like eight seasons he didn’t come back for after.”

The cameraman then went on share another example of how a seemingly innocent remark from a guest might result in a ban from DeGeneres, including an otherwise innocent moment when a warm-up act warned DeGeneres to be careful while performing a potentially dangerous stunt.

“(One show) Ellen came out, and she was on a unicycle,” the cameraman said. “The anchor made a comment like 'Don’t fall!' and Ellen said something along the lines of, ‘No, I won’t.’”

“She told one of her EPs, ‘Don’t let this guy on the show again,'” he continued. “You were uninvited as a guest pretty easily.”

If you're an outdoor enthusiast plotting a summer road trip, the cost of accessing America’s most iconic wilderness landscapes is likely weighing heavy on your vacation budget. Across the United States, entry fees at several major national parks have steadily ticked upward, with non-resident prices pushing past $100 in high-demand zones. But just across the northern border, a massive, budget-friendly travel alternative has officially opened up for the season.

Thanks to the official return of the Canadian government's Canada Strong Pass initiative, admission fees are being completely waived across every single national park, national historic site, and national marine conservation area operated by Parks Canada. From June 19 through September 7, 2026, both local residents and international tourists can roll right through the park gates without paying a single dime for standard entry. To sweeten the deal, the summer-long program also automatically slashes 25% off all Parks Canada-operated camping and overnight roofed accommodations—including yurts, cabins and wall tents.

With interest in budget-friendly nature trips surging—evidenced by a sharp 140% spike in U.S. Google searches for "national parks free days 2026"—travel experts at the tour holiday operator Journeyscape recently refreshed their comprehensive data rankings. By weighing critical factors like wildlife diversity, visitor reviews, park scale and Instagram popularity, they isolated the 10 absolute best Canadian national parks to explore for free this summer.

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• Overall Score: 8.7 / 10
• The Highlights: Snagging the undisputed number-one spot on the index, this sprawling Alberta powerhouse covers nearly 11,000 square kilometers of dramatic mountain peaks, pristine glacier-fed lakes and unmatched wildlife encounters. Welcoming over 1.14 million visitors annually and home to more than 2,000 recorded species, it remains a definitive global bucket-list destination. While a standard day pass normally costs travelers around $12.25, you can explore its vast valleys entirely free of charge until September.

• Overall Score: 8.6 / 10
• The Highlights: Right on Jasper's heels is Canada's most historic and globally recognized natural sanctuary. Famous for its jaw-dropping, vibrant turquoise lakes and massive alpine hiking trail network, Banff attracts a staggering 4.23 million travelers each year. Boasting more than 2,000 species and an immense social media presence, this wanderlust hotspot allows you to tuck the standard $15 entry fee right back into your wallet all summer long.

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• Overall Score: 7.9 / 10
• The Highlights: For travelers looking to bypass the heavy holiday crowds of Banff and Jasper while keeping the dramatic scenery intact, this peaceful gem is the ultimate alternative. Attracting just over 500,000 annual visitors, the park features crystal-clear waters, abundant wildlife, and sweeping mountain ranges. Entering the park this summer saves you the standard $12.25 daily fee, making it the perfect time to discover one of Alberta’s most underrated natural masterpieces.

• Overall Score: 7.7 / 10
• The Highlights: Earning a spectacular 4.9 out of 5 visitor review score, this Atlantic coast marvel is celebrated for its striking geological features, towering fjords, and sheer coastal cliffs. It is a true hiker's paradise housing over 1,000 unique species, offering an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path maritime expedition at zero entry cost.

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• Overall Score: 7.5 / 10
• The Highlights: Situated on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, this British Columbia treasure derives its name from a Cree expression of awe and wonder—and it entirely lives up to the title. Home to towering waterfalls and massive rock walls, it serves up elite wilderness viewing for its 682,000 annual guests.

• Overall Score: 7.4 / 10
• The Highlights: Showcasing a spectacular diversity of landscapes—stretching from glacier-carved summits down to semi-arid grasslands—this park features more than 1,200 recorded species. It is highly favored by road-trippers looking for a scenic drive punctuated by natural hot springs and deep canyons.

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• Overall Score: 7.1 / 10
• The Highlights: Anchoring a vital piece of Ontario's Niagara Escarpment, this park is famous for its dramatic cliffs rising straight out of the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. It is a vital sanctuary for nearly 1,400 species, drawing close to half a million visitors who flock to explore its hidden wave-carved grottos.

• Overall Score: 6.9 / 10
• The Highlights: This Atlantic sanctuary gives travelers front-row seats to the highest tides in the world, where the ocean dramatically rises and falls by up to 16 meters daily. Visitors can explore the muddy ocean floor at low tide and kayak the rugged coastline at high tide, completely free of charge.

• Overall Score: 6.9 / 10
• The Highlights: Where the lush, forested mountains meet the crashing waves of the Atlantic, this park is home to a world-famous stretch of the scenic Cabot Trail highway. Tying for the highest Google review score on the index at 4.9, it offers breathtaking ocean viewpoints and deep river canyons.

• Overall Score: 6.3 / 10
• The Highlights: Though it marks the smallest park on the list at just 27 square kilometers, this coastal strip packs an immense punch. Attracting nearly 690,000 visitors to its historic red sandstone cliffs, windswept sand dunes, and pristine beaches, it provides a gorgeous beachside sanctuary for summer vacationers.

While the Canada Strong Pass unlocks completely free general admission across the entire system, Parks Canada reminds travelers that select localized operational fees still apply. You will still be on the hook for parking fees at high-traffic trailheads, commercial fishing licenses, firewood purchases, and specialized guided tours or programs. Additionally, entrance to the historic hot springs at Banff, Radium and Miette remains a separate charge, and the free admission structure does not cross over into separate provincial, municipal or private park networks.

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M&M's is ready to pull all you Love Islanders for a chat.

Ahead of the Season 8 premiere on Tuesday, June 2, and as the exclusive confectionery partner of the reality TV series, M&M's is dropping Love Island-inspired packs that it said turn every episode into the "ultimate watch party."

The limited-edition release is, naturally, a perfect late night snack. But it doesn't just include custom M&M's that'll have fans squealing, it also comes with a set of game boards that turn the show into a play-along game—making this collab a true bombshell (especially when compared to M&M's most recent pop culture collabs, which include a special Devil Wears Prada 2 giveaway and a collectible Marvel series).

The limited-time packs are coupled up with four colorful game boards and a 10-ounce Share Size Pouch of custom M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies inspired by the show’s most iconic moments, according to an official statement shared via email with Parade.

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Along with the original play pieces, all the M&M's are printed with custom Love Island phrases like "girl's girl," "pillow talk," "love triangle," and more, including:

• "Bombshell arrives"
• "Bromance"
• "Casa amor"
• "Challenge time"
• "Closed off"
• "Daybed debrief"
• "Early days"
• "Friend couple"
• "Got a text"
• "Grafting"
• "Group text"
• "Head turned"
• "Hideway opens"
• "Islander dumped"
• "Islander workout"
• "Kiss"
• "Late nite snack"
• "Made you coffee"
• "My type on paper"
• "Public vote"
• "Pull for a chat"
• "Re-coupling"
• "Sleeping on daybed"
• "Soul ties snuggle"
• "Tears"
• "The ick"
• "Where's ur head?"

And while the drama unfolds, fans are invited to play along with its bingo-style game. Here's how it works:

• Before the episode kicks off, have your crew each start with 10 random M&M'S candy pieces from the pouch on their game board.
• When a moment on screen matches a phrase printed on one of your M&M’S, whether it's a simple "pull for a chat" or a shocking "bombshell arrives,” the player removes (or eats!) the corresponding candy.
• Be the first to clear all ten spots on your board or have the fewest left at the end of the episode to be crowned The Villa VIP and claim ultimate watch party bragging rights.

M&M's said its limited-edition Love Island Play Along Packs will be available for purchase exclusively on the official M&M's website beginning on June 2 for $15.99, while supplies last.

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One week ago, Survivor 50 came to a close. It was perhaps the biggest season of the iconic reality TV series in sheer quantity, bringing on a whopping 24 players and giving away $2 million to eventual Sole Survivor Aubry Bracco. At the end of it all, with a three-hour premiere and finale, as well as an assortment of 90-minute and two-hour episodes, Season 50 clocked in with nearly 24 hours of material (with commercials).

But, of course, that's not even scratching the surface of day-to-day life out on the island. After all, a 26-day season provides a whopping 624 hours of content. So, there's always going to be something that doesn't make the cut. Luckily, Parade got the chance to speak with the all-star cast of Survivor 50 to get their favorite moments that ultimately didn't make the edit, ranging from a spearfishing competition between two of the show's most impressive fishermen to a traumatizing chicken dinner, and everything in between.

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Ozzy Lusth: There were so many moments of me climbing trees, searching for food, looking for eels, all of the jungle survival stuff. But there was also a moment where Jonathan and I, we had a really heartfelt connection. There's also a moment where Jonathan and I went spearfishing together, and we had a little competition. And I'm not afraid to admit it, but Jonathan beat me. He caught two fish, and I caught none. ...Or did I?

Listen, there's hundreds of hours of amazing stuff that happens that, unfortunately, doesn't make it. But I think we should put pressure on the higher-ups; let's see some more BTS! Let's see Ponderosa footage. There is a wealth of cool stuff that happens that just doesn't make it out, and I think it should.

Jonathan Young: Me and Ozzy had a spearfishing competition. We go out for about two hours, whoever spears the most fish wins. Devens even came out and pretended he was spearfishing, just for a second. And we even shot a fish and gave it to Devens, so we could hold it up. It was a great moment. I speared about 10 fish; Ozzy speared four. I beat the legend. I was so excited.

Miss Cirie loved it. She was the one who kept pushing us "go fishing, go fishing," and we did. Whenever Miss Cirie wanted fish, we tried to make sure she got fish. Another thing, Miss Cirie was in control of way more than I thought she was. I know that Miss Cirie is a legend, but I didn't know to what level she was controlling things. Glad she left, because no one can beat her.

Rick Devens: There was one of our days off, where we had nothing to do. Emily and I took the boat out, and we took out Ozzy and Jonathan, and those two had a fish-off. And Emily and I are being our chaotic selves in the boat, and those two are trying to catch as many fish as possible. Then I'm getting in, catching no fish at all, but Jonathan comes back with a speared fish to let me experience that. It was awesome. It's one of my great memories. It was amazing. Dude, as a Survivor fan, watching that close up, Mike. It was awesome.

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Cirie Fields: My immaculate cooking of the chicken. I made the best chicken noodle soup. I would say it could go up against some Michelin-star chefs. [Laughs.] I made an awesome chicken soup when we won the chickens, and you guys never even got to hear or see anything about it.

Charlie Davis: We won a chicken reward on the new Cila tribe. And I think that was maybe some of my favorite Survivor memories of all time was us killing the chickens. Butchering them, cleaning them, everything, cooking them top to bottom. We were eating chicken livers, chicken hearts. We were drinking the broth. We were licking our fingers. I mean, we turned into truly animals. And then, if you haven't heard the saying "like a chicken with its head cut off," that is very true. Jonathan was the one who kind of went [Mimes twisting.], and the head popped right off. But, the first time it happened, the chicken ran down the beach and was flapping its wings and flying around after, to the point where I was like, "Jonathan, you let the chicken get away! It's escaping." I had no idea it was already dead. It was the most insane moment ever. I wish it made air, because it was so crazy.

Dee Valladares: I wish you guys got to see the second episode where we won the chickens. And I mean, I'm not gonna kill the chicken, but I'm gonna eat the chicken, because we gotta live. But Jonathan grabbed the chicken. We were all talking, "Who's gonna kill the chickens? We don't want to kill it." We were feeding them coconuts, and then they would poop the coconuts. And so we felt so bad. They're living things, and you look at them in the eyes, and they're so precious. And out of nowhere, we're in a circle, and then we see the headless body of the chicken running around, and we're screaming. And it's because Jonathan grabbed the chicken, twirled the head, and we're [screaming], "Oh my god, what's happening?!" It would have been so funny with music in the background.

Kamilla Karthigesu: I wish they showed what happened to our chickens. So we ate them all, but Jonathan was going to be in charge of killing the chicken, so we could eat them. And we saw Jonathan carrying the chickens, and we thought he was going to take them somewhere out of the way. Because there were some people who didn't want to see the chickens die, I think Dee was one of them.

And the next thing you know, the chicken is flapping away in the air. And I'm like, "Oh my god, he let go of the chicken. I thought this guy was an experienced outdoorsman. How did he let our chicken loose?" The chicken was flapping away without a head. There was a headless chicken flapping around camp. And then he just threw the head on the ground, so the head was on the floor of our camp for multiple days until we finally got rid of it. No one wanted to touch it; no one tried to kick it to the side or anything.

And everyone helped in cleaning it, plucking it. And it really showcased Ceres' expertise in how to deal with the chicken, because I don't think any of us know how to cook that were helping with the chicken. That was my first time touching raw chicken; I've never touched raw chicken before. And so we must have looked like fools in comparison to prepping the chicken.

And then when it came to consuming the chicken, the "very smart" people on my tribe — not myself, not Cirie, possibly not Dee, other people — ended up s—tting themselves. Because they decided like, "Oh my god, the broth is so good." But they were consuming just the grease, the greasiest parts of the broth, so that set them all to the bathroom. You guys are stupid! Is that what you do when you see soup? You just want to suck up the grease and the fat? That's the part that you avoid! Or you try and mix it in. But not smart of them. They clearly don't have experience in eating things that make them s—t.

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Savannah Louie: So, my time on 50 [was] very short-lived. But there was one point during my journey that I took with Colby and Mike White. And we get to the island, and the two guys are just talking to one another, and I'm like, "This is so annoying. I feel like I'm third wheeling this date between Colby and Mike White."

So I decided to insert myself in the conversation, and I start asking Colby about these rumors that I had heard about a little bit of pre-gaming before the season began. And Colby, I think, was so taken aback, he just starts like singing like a bird, telling me everything that may or may not have happened over some kind of call with some people who may be on the season. But I thought it was a funny moment. In 49, one of my things that I did that got a lot of talk was asking someone straight up, "Who are you voting for?" And I think it goes to show not only what kind of player I am, but what kind of person I am. I will be direct, and I will ask you straight up, and I'm not afraid to ask the hard questions.

Genevieve Mushaluk: Sorry, I'm gonna be long because I feel some type of way about this. Because the very first night, Colby and I couldn't sleep, and we ended up building a bonfire together on the beach. And I was very intentional about trying to be open and honest and not have this wall built up. Because that's what happens when I'm scared and stressed, I just really build this wall. And, on 47, one of my biggest regrets was not getting to know the people I was playing with until after the game. You can't go back in time and undo your mistakes. But talking to Colby and being so intentional, pushing myself out of my comfort zone to get to know someone, was like making up for lost time, things I wish I had done on 47. I got more quality moments with people who are good friends now. It was random, and it worked out because there were moments in the game that were pretty critical, and he had my back. I wonder if I hadn't done that, would we have had that bond?

Joe Hunter: All the moments with Colby on the beach. All the moments Coach on the beach. Colby and I tearing into the chicken, I mean, it was crazy. And then also Genevieve, we had a great relationship. We were trying to build something there to really change the game. And my relationship with Emily. You can see in her and her jury questions [that] she's such a wonderful person. We tried to make that groove work, but we just couldn't.

Coach Wade: One was Jonathan doing "Coach Chi" with me. That was a good one. But you didn't see Zac Brown saying, "Coach, you want to be my sous chef? Cut up some mangoes for me." Are you kidding?! So Zac was like, "Yeah, be my sous chef. You're in the kitchen?" I said, "I'm in the kitchen all the time!" So he's like, "Great, cut up the mangoes. But this, cut that." And we had a really great bonding experience, really just a whole night. That was something that was super special. You didn't see me struggling in the ocean for three hours. I know they said it was only minutes, bulls—t on that, man! Come on, you're getting camera time off my back?! That's okay. It's all good. But that was a rough go.

Q Burdette: The way I was pushing to throw the [snake] challenge, how much I was explaining to them the repercussions of not throwing it, and how it actually played out. I told them we have to throw this challenge because we don't know if we're going to get a chance to do another one. Colby doesn't have a vote; I don't have a vote. And I said, "The last thing I want to happen is for us to swap, and for Colby and I to be on the same tribe with one of you, and we're down two votes or one vote. Let's just throw it. Let's get somebody out. Let's get our votes back. Let's take control of the game." Well, they didn't listen.

Genevieve comes back to camp, and she immediately apologizes and is like, "I'm sorry, Q, I got caught up in the moment. I couldn't throw." And I was like, "You know what? You're fine." Because the orange tribe was so bad. Cila was so bad at the challenge, it would have been very difficult to throw it.

Kyle Fraser: So when Genevieve and Stephenie found the idol together, it's a little interaction, but it's probably a top Survivor moment for me. Genevieve obviously found the idol with Stephenie, but I think that she wanted to make sure that I wasn't skeeved out by her, and she just wanted to be a good ally. So they didn't open it together. And before anything happened, Genevieve came to me, and she's like, "We have a couple quick seconds. I found the idol; I want to look at it with you real quick. And Steph knows, so we have to figure out how we're going to make sure we loop in her and Colby." And she opens it up. It's the Billie Eilish thing, and that is funny in itself.

Then we go back to camp, and Stephenie pulls me. And she's like, "Okay, l hope she's gonna tell you. But just in case, I have to tell you something. Genevieve found the idol." And I'm having to act like, "Oh my gosh." And she goes, "Don't laugh. It's the Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol." And as "Billie Eilish" came out of her mouth, I just started cracking up. And Steph said, "I know what's next, f—king Beyonce. And even the cameraman broke character. It was like one of those rare moments where everybody around was laughing. That was one of my favorite interactions in the game.

Tiffany Ervin: One thing I really wish you guys got to see more of was me and Cirie. It was like I found the other half of my magnet. I walked to the water well on Day 1 of the merge, and me and Cirie just instantly clicked. And I feel like the blossoming and developing of our friendship on that season was just so beautiful, and I'm really sad that you guys didn't see it. Not to mention there was jokes on jokes on jokes. Cirie is funny!

Aubry Bracco: I just wish there was more. I wish it's like Big Brother, and you could see live feeds. I mean, the premerge was rough. I was very sick in the first couple of days; I got some upper respiratory thing. I wish you'd seen more of my dynamic with Genevieve. I actually approached her and told her, "You probably heard that I've called you dangerous, just like they've called Rizo lazy and Angelina chaotic." I got on the wrong side of that. There are so many rich conversations out there I wish you saw. I wish you saw when Joe saw me going through the jungle looking for an idol. I wish you saw me eat the eyeballs for the mac and cheese. There were a lot of amazing people, amazing conversations.

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Rizo Velovic: In the premiere, we saw a little bit of it. But Q, Angelina, and I had a full-on five-hour debate on how to properly play blackjack. That's how long it lasted. And Q swears that if a dealer's showing a 10 with a 16, you stay. And Angelina and I call him "not the smartest gambler," and Q swears up and down that's not how you do it.

[At this point, Q happens to overhear the conversation and enters the scene.}

Q: Wait, what?

Rizo: Yep, I'm talking about how bad of a gambler you are, Q, about hitting 16—

Q: Coming from a guy who don't gamble!

Rizo: On the contrary, I actually have gambled 16 straight Tribal Councils with a public immunity idol. So I might be the biggest gambler!

Q: But that ain't gambling. You know why? Because for 49, you got by with it. 50, we didn't know you got by with it. I didn't have nothing to do with that.

Rizo: That is true.

Q: So, in terms of gambling, what you can do is you can meet me at any casino. You can play your strategy, I'll play mine. We'll start with the same amount. We can even sit at the same table.

Rizo: That's what I want.

Q: And I guarantee you, you're gonna leave with rocks in your pocket lint.

Rizo: We're gonna make that happen. We're gonna make that happen. Survivor, Hard Rock, whoever wants to sponsor Q and the RizGod, let's make it happen here on Parade.

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In the first MasterChef Global Gauntlet team challenge, the home cooks are divided into the blue team and the red team for a FIFA World Cup 2026 challenge. The contestants team up with the U.S. Soccer Federation to serve lunch to 101 hungry kids coming straight off the soccer field.

With special guest judge Mauricio Pochettino and Gordon Ramsay as the honorary goalkeeper, the heat is on and only one team will walk away with the immunity pin in the "Team Pitch to Plate" episode.

Parade has your exclusive first look at the competition, which finds Gordon very unhappy with Team Blue, so much so that half of what he says has to be bleeped out!

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As the boys lineup for their burgers, Gordon has them step to the side when he discovers that the burgers are only half cooked, and he calls a team meeting.

“Seven-year-olds don’t eat beef tartare,” he tells Team Blue. “It’s a burger and it’s f—king raw. Not medum rare, ice cold in the middle.”

And he throws the undercooked burgers away in a dramatic gesture.

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Then he tells the hungry kids, “Sorry, guys, the burgers are not ready. Go eat your [
Team Red] chicken.”

Then to the Blue Team he says, “Look at me. We found our momentum. Now we’re just cooking without any feeling, without any drive, any passion. You are going to %$#%ing send these out? I don’t get it. Do you want to lose? Let’s get it together.”

MasterChef airs Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Streams next day on Hulu.

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One of the most recognizable alternative rock hits started as an experimental B-side that wasn't expected to get too much attention. This was the story of The Smiths' song "How Soon Is Now?", which began its life as a B-side track for the 1984 single, "William, It Was Really Nothing."

Decades after it first came out, many fans consider “How Soon Is Now?” the definitive Smiths song, despite its interestingly modest start. Soon after the track debuted as a B-side, it was featured as a single on the compilation album Hatful of Hollow in 1985, and this is when it really started gaining traction.

"How Soon Is Now?" started climbing up the charts, peaking at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart. It was rereleased in 1992 and performed even better, reaching No. 16. The song was very experimental for The Smiths. As they recorded the track, they tried out different guitar styles with the aim of creating a "swampy" feel.

The Smiths band member and songwriter Johnny Marr opened up about how the track was created in a 1997 interview with The Guitar Magazine, via SmithsSupernova, saying,"I wanted to write a track with an intro that you couldn't forget, something that you knew straight away was The Smiths."

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"Layering the slide part was what gave it the real tension," he went on. "It took an eternity. God bless the sampler, 'cos it would have been so much easier! But it was just one of those great moments." Marr also praised The Smiths singer Morrissey's vocals on "How Soon Is Now?" before simply calling it "a great track."

Over the years, despite how different the sound of "How Soon Is Now?" is from many of The Smiths' other tracks, it has become known as the group's signature song and is a major fan-favorite in alternative-rock music.

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People are putting more personality into their kitchens lately, and it is changing the way everyday spaces look and feel. Kitchens are no longer treated as purely functional rooms hidden away from the rest of the home. They have become part of the overall aesthetic, with people focusing more on comfort, texture and small decorative details that make the space feel warmer and more inviting.

That shift has also created a huge rise in soft, cozy kitchen styling. Instead of cold, minimal spaces, people are leaning into layered textures, floral patterns, earthy tones and decorative accents that make kitchens feel lived-in.

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One item catching attention right now is the Indigo Floral Kitchen Foam Mat from Hobby Lobby. The mat taps directly into the growing obsession with cozy cottage-inspired kitchen décor and functional home styling. Measuring 18 inches by 30 inches, the mat features a floral pattern in white, blue and gray tones that gives it a softer, more calming appearance compared to basic, solid-colored floor mats.

Floral patterns continue trending heavily in home decor because they instantly add warmth and personality without overwhelming a space. Blue and white color palettes, especially, have become staples in modern farmhouse kitchens, cottagecore interiors and cozy apartment aesthetics because they create a clean, relaxed and timeless feel.

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The foam construction also plays a major role in making kitchen mats like this essential in modern homes. People are spending more time cooking, baking and hosting at home, which means comfort matters more than ever. Foam mats help provide support while standing at kitchen counters for longer periods, whether cooking meals, washing dishes or prepping food throughout the day.

Customer reviews highlight exactly why pieces like this resonate with shoppers right now. One reviewer shared, "It is so pretty and adds beauty to my plain little kitchen. I got 2 for my kitchen and one for the front door."

Ultimately, the Indigo Floral Kitchen Foam Mat from Hobby Lobby combines comfort, functionality and aesthetic appeal all in one neat package.

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Looking to spruce up your outdoor space? If so, solar lights are an effortless way to bring cheerful spring energy to your backyard or porch. They’re also a sustainable and cost-friendly choice, as they don’t require batteries or electricity, but rather rely on solar energy for power. Just as whimsical as it is functional, this Gigalumi Solar Light Animal Statue at Amazon is a great option. 

There’s no better time than right now to snag this solar light statue because it’s currently on sale for as low as $19 for a limited time. Ideal for animal lovers, it’s available in three equally adorable designs. You can choose from a bear, a cat, or an elephant design. They’re all incredibly detailed, etched with fine lines to mimic the texture of fur or skin that make it feel realistic. Best of all, none cost more than $22 after the discount.

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Each statue has standout features that tie everything together and bring it to life. The bear figurine sits atop a wooden box. It’s holding a honey dipper in one hand and grabbing a honey pot with its other arm. The rim of the honey pot is adorned with a tiny bee figurine, giving the statue a charming accent that ties everything together.

The cat figurine is seen holding a flower pot with both of its hands. If you’re looking for something to place on your porch, this is a great choice as the pot has “welcome” written on it. The flowers have red and purple centers, adding pops of color. The statue is complete with an ombre blue butterfly perched on top of the cat’s paw. 

While it’s a fantastic choice for your garden, the elephant statue can also make for a special gift. It features one large elephant with a baby elephant sitting on its lap. With Mother’s Day about a month away, you may want to consider giving this figurine to your mom as an endearing and heartwarming present. 

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Equipped with a solar panel, these environmentally-friendly solar statue lights will charge in the sunlight during the day and automatically turn on once it gets dark out. It only needs six to eight hours to fully charge and can then stay on for up to 10 hours at night. Shoppers attested that the lights stay lit for a really long time and mentioned that it’s really bright. 

These statues are made of resin and have an IP65 waterproof rating. They’re designed to withstand all kinds of weather conditions, including rain, heavy winds, and intense sunlight. Shoppers said that these solar statue lights are of great quality and have held up well after being left outside for many months. 

You can place these statues anywhere outside, like your porch, garden, patio, and balcony. If you don’t want to leave it on the ground, you can use it as a centerpiece on your outdoor table! During the day, it serves as a gorgeous accent piece, and at night, it’ll brighten up your space with its warm and cozy glow. 

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One shopper described these solar light statues as “so lovely, whimsical, and cute,” while a second reviewer said that they would make a “wonderful addition to your outdoor landscape.” A third commented that it’s “absolutely adorable” and added that it “shines brightly at night.”

If your outdoor areas could use a little whimsy or some perking up, don’t hesitate to head to Amazon and snag the Gigalumi Solar Light Animal Statue on sale for as low as $19! Be sure to hurry because it’ll only be available at this amazing price for a limited time. 

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Alter Bridge, a rock band from Orlando, announced exciting news to fans in line with their What Lies Within Tour 2026.

Following the success of the group’s first leg tour this spring, they are ready for another round of head-turning performances for the second leg.

Beyond the schedule, Alter Bridge invited special guests to join them for their 18-day run.

In an Instagram post, the four-piece band, consisting of frontman and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti on lead guitar and backing vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums, announced that they will feature Canadian-American rock band Big Wreck and singer-songwriter Tim Montana on selected shows.

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The second part of the tour will begin on Nov. 5 in Pennsylvania and will conclude on Dec. 5 in Nevada.

According to the post, ticket sales will be available starting May 29 at 10 a.m. local time.

As mentioned, the announcement followed the massive response to the first leg, which began on April 25 in Orlando, Florida, covering major cities like Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Tulsa, Omaha, Green Bay, Chicago, Atlantic City, Boston, Huntington, Montclair, Syracuse, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Nashville and Birmingham, with the final show of the tour’s first part taking place in Tampa, Florida on May 24.

Meanwhile, the recent tour was in celebration of the band’s launch of their eighth studio album, Alter Bridge.

“From record to record, we might try some new things, integrate some new textures, production ideas,” the frontman told Loudersound, sharing interesting details about the album. “But it always ends up where there’s this one thread that runs throughout all the records. And so I think this record just leans into that. Like, what we’re going to try this time is just home in on the thing we do, and stay there, and be proud. Don’t be ashamed of it. Just embrace it, you know? So a self-titled approach made total sense, because that’s what this is – it’s us.”

Alter Bridge’s Full Schedule for the Second Leg of the What Lies Within Tour 2026

Nov. 05: Philadelphia, Penn. @ Franklin Music Hall

Nov. 07: Silver Spring, Md. @ The Fillmore

Nov. 08: Buffalo, N.Y. @ Buffalo Riverworks

Nov. 10: Cleveland, Ohio @ The Agora

Nov. 12: Milwaukee, Wis. @ The Rave / Eagles Club

Nov. 14: Prior Lake, Minn. @ Mystic Lake Casino

Nov. 15: Kansas City, Mo. @ VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Kansas City

Nov. 17: St. Louis, Mo. @ The Pageant

Nov. 19: San Antonio, Texas @ The Aztec Theatre

Nov. 21: Maricopa, Ariz. @ The Events Center at Harrah's Ak-Chin

Nov. 22: Anaheim, Calif. @ House of Blues

Nov. 24: Portland, Ore. @ Roseland Theater

Nov. 25: Seattle, Wash. @ The Moore Theatre

Nov. 27: Spokane, Wash. @ Fox Theater

Nov. 29: Salt Lake City, Utah @ The Complex

Nov. 30: Denver, Colo. @ Mission Ballroom

Dec. 03: Wheatland, Calif. @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento

Dec. 05: Reno, Nev. @ Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall

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A Journey classic has made a return to the music charts 45 years after it was originally released. “Don’t Stop Believin’,” the band’s timeless 1981 hit, reemerged at No. 23 on Billboard’s Rock Streaming Songs chart for the week ending May 30, marking its 484th total week on the coveted chart since July 2013.

The rock anthem about hope and empowerment is sandwiched between two other rock classics—Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain”— on the streaming chart.

Written by Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, and Steve Perry, “Don’t Stop Believin’” remains one of Journey’s top hits from the band’s successful 1980s era. The song, from the album Escape, peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Dec. 19, 1981.

Cain once told American Songwriter the song’s title came from his father, who told him his “biggest breakthrough is right around the corner” and advised him to “don’t stop believing.”

“And I wrote down ‘don’t stop believing,’” Cain shared. “And that was five years before Journey called me to join. So, I had this in my notebook. And we had finished all these songs, and when I went home that night, I saw the title, 'Don’t Stop Believin’' and I said, 'That’s it!' And so, I immediately jumped on my little Wurlitzer and came up with a chorus. I mean, in about 20 minutes, I had it.”

Seven years after its original release, “Don’t Stop Believin’” was a highlight on the Journey’s Greatest Hits album in November 1988. The album has ranked on the Billboard 200 album chart for 909 total weeks since its release.

The song also found a new legion of fans in 2007 when it was used in the series finale of The Sopranos. In the streaming era, “Don’t Stop Believin’” has been streamed on Spotify over 2.8 billion times.

In 2022, “Don’t Stop Believin’” was put into the National Recording Registry as one of the nation’s signature recordings. Perry called the song’s induction “the greatest honor” of his life.

“That song, over the years, has become something that has a life of its own,” the singer said, per the Library of Congress blog. “It’s about the people who’ve embraced it and found the lyrics to be something they can relate to and hold onto and sing.”

As for its return to the streaming charts, the chorus-heavy song is perfect for social media memes, graduation clips, and nostalgic playlists. “Don’t Stop Believin’” is also regularly played at sporting events.

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When Linda Perry sat down to write what would become one of the defining pop anthems of the early 2000s, she wasn't trying to launch a superstar. She was goofing around.

Perry, the former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman who went on to write hits for Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, and Alicia Keys, opened up in a recent interview with Elmo Lovanoon on his Go With Elmo Lovano show about the unlikely origin story behind Pink's career-defining single 'Get the Party Started.' The short version; she wrote it as a joke, offered it to Madonnafirst, got rejected, and then handed it to a stranger named Pink who had literally tracked down her phone number.

'I just wrote that as a joke,' Perry said in the interview. 'It was a total joke song.'

Perry had been curious about the glossy pop sounds she kept hearing on the radio and on MTV. An analog purist by training, she asked a producer friend to walk her through the gear everyone was using; a Triton keyboard, Roland expansion cards, an MPC drum machine. She bought the equipment, plugged it all in, and started experimenting. What came out was a pulsing, sample-driven beat she layered with bongos, bass, strings, a clavinet, guitar, and fake horns. Then she picked up a harmonica microphone and started free-associating.

'Just think of every cliché you can think of,' she recalled telling herself. The result was 'Get the Party Started.' She was laughing the whole time. 'I just wrote a [expletive] dance hit,' she remembered thinking. 'I'm blown away by how brilliant I am in my stupidity.'

Her first call wasn't to Pink. Perry had met Madonna at a club, worked up the nerve to introduce herself, and scored a contact to send the song to Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary. The reply came back quickly. 'This is not for Madonna.'

Around the same time, Perry received a cold call from a young singer who had gotten her number from a makeup artist's phone. The caller identified herself only as 'Pink, a name Perry didn't recognize. Then she happened to glance at MTV and saw a pink-haired woman in a motorcycle outfit. When the name flashed on screen, she called back.

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'I think you have the wrong Linda Perry,' Perry told her. 'I'm not hip at all.' Pink wasn't deterred. She confirmed Perry was the former 4 Non Blondes singer who wrote 'Dear Mr. President' and declared she had exactly the right person.

Perry brought the joke song to their first meeting almost as an afterthought. 'I don't even know what I would do with something like this,' she told Pink. 'It's not me at all. I'm never going to record this song.' Two days later, Pink called back. L.A. Reid had declared it the lead single.

The two went on to write 15 songs together, seven of which made the final album. The collaboration wasn't without friction. Perry says she was fired mid-project because Reid felt she was taking Pink too far from her existing sound. Perry didn't budge. She told Reid point-blank that Pink might lose her existing fanbase but would sell 10 million records. She was so confident she bet Pink's label head a Bentley.

Pink's Missundaztood, released in November 2001, sold somewhere between 12 and 13 million copies worldwide. Perry has been waiting on that Bentley ever since.

'Alicia Moore,' Perry said in the interview, addressing Pink by her birth name. 'You can send it to the studio house. It doesn't have to be the living house.'

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Personal Finance Expert and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, Dave Ramsey, has come under fire again for his retirement withdrawal advice. While most analysts suggest taking a 4% drawdown, Ramsey argues you can take an 8% drawdown. Here’s why that may not work in today’s market. 

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In a 2023 video, Ramsey talks to a 30-year-old man, Jay, from Kansas City, MO, who wants advice on how aggressively he should continue paying off his home while also understanding that he should only take a 3% draw on his accounts once he reaches retirement age.

Ramsey was notably confused. The advice came from one of Ramsey’s co-hosts, George Kamel, and Ramsey said he’d take the video down for being incorrect. He then told Jay that it was more realistic for him to draw 8% on his accounts.

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The math is that Jay’s accounts should grow by 12% yearly; if he leaves 4% for inflation, he should be able to draw 8% and be fine. Ramsey was adamant that 7% was the conservative minimum. Jay mentioned that there were many studies saying 3%-5% was the absolute max. 

Mentioning financial studies sent Ramsey into a rant about how “stupid” the 4% advice is and how it is too low. He doubled down on the fact that your nest egg will grow by 12% every year, and everyone saying you should only draw 4% is leaving you with too little of a monthly income. 

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Critics of Ramsey’s 8% say that he’s not thinking about modern inflation, soon outpacing the 4% growth rule. The current rate of inflation as of May 12th, 2026, is 3.8%, which is up 0.64% from the month prior. With that kind of inflation growth rate in the current economy, critics of Ramsey’s advice say he’s out of touch.

Many advisors now are telling investors to plan for their nest egg to last about 30 years post-retirement, according to a Yahoo! Finance report. A conservative withdrawal of 3% is recommended, but analysts and critics of Ramsey say you could go as high as 3.9% and still protect your accounts. 

Ramsey’s advice is based on 80 years of inflation data, which he mentions in the video. He says that looking at that long-term trend can help you plan for the future market. While Ramsey does not have a traditional financial education, his Financial Peace University course has helped over 10 million people get out of debt. Ramsey has the credentials, but many analysts now feel he no longer has the foresight. 

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

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If summertime means more hosting at your house, but you don’t want to invest in an expensive mattress or full-size couch, Walmart has a much cheaper fix on sale right now. The Lofka Convertible Sectional Couch Bed is currently on flash deal for just $186, down from $371. The best deals are on the light gray and beige options, and it comes in four colors total.

The sofa can be arranged as a rectangular sofa or an L-shaped couch, depending on your room. In the rectangle setup, it measures 94 inches long, 25 inches wide, and 25 inches high. In the L-shaped setup, it measures 69 inches long, 47 inches wide, and 25 inches high. It also has 5.1-inch-thick seat cushions, a 15.7-inch seat height, four included back pillows, and removable armrests. The fabric upholstery is filled with high-density foam, and the sturdy frame is designed to support up to 330 pounds. 

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This sofa’s clever design is especially helpful if you don’t have a dedicated guest room. It works as a couch during the day, a lounging spot for movie nights, and a more flexible setup when guests stay over. The removable armrests also make it easier to adjust the layout, so you’re never stuck with a single fixed arrangement. It’s also worth noting that the cushions ship vacuum-packed and may need 48 to 72 hours to fully expand after opening.

One reviewer called the sofa bed an “excellent space saver.” Another described it as “cozy” and “very comfortable,” adding, “It is durable, kid-friendly, [and] easy to store.” A third shopper said, “It was super simple to set up, it's made well, and high quality. It looks great and is so soft!” 

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The light gray option is great if you want something that blends easily into a room, while the beige offers a warmer feel and would pair well with cream pillows and wood furniture. The black would work well in an office or game room, and the dark gray is perfect if you’re looking for a neutral color that’s practical enough for everyday use.

• Lofka Sleeper Sofa, $160 (was $250) at Walmart
• Muumblus Modular Sectional Sofa, $359 (was $699) at Walmart
• Lofka Convertible 3-In-1 Sleeper Sofa, $170 (was $376) at Walmart

This couch is perfect for first-time apartment dwellers, guest rooms, playrooms, and plenty of other small-space setups. If your home could use more flexible seating before summer guests arrive, the Lofka Convertible Sectional Couch Bed is worth grabbing. Be sure to snag it now at Walmart before the price jumps back up.

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Newly-announced Dancing with the Stars contender Jackson Olson is going to be playing baseball and preparing for the ballroom at the same, he recently shared.

In an Instagram Q+A, the 28-year-old said that he won't be quitting the exhibition baseball team to compete on DWTS, but he'll be rehearsing for the show whenever he's not on the field.

"The dancer that I'm paired with is actually going to come on tour with us while we're playing," he shared. "I'm going to play my games, we're going to rehearse our dance. It's going to be the craziest schedule I've ever been on, but it's going to be a lot of fun."

Olson, who regularly dropped hints about joining DWTS, was confirmed to be an official "star" earlier this month.

He also shared that he doesn't know who his is partner just yet and while he said he doesn't have a preference, he revealed he'll find out in September.

"They're all super talented," he said. "They're all so fun to watch, and I'm going to be super happy with whoever they put here."

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As for what songs he'd like to dance to, the baseball player who's known for his theatrics on the field, and his walk-out performance to "Come Back Home" from the 'Greatest Showman,' noted that dancing to songs from the movie's soundtrack is definitely a possibility.

He also named Taylor Swift, Disney, and songs from "a musical about a high school," as a subtle nod to 'High School Musical,' when it comes to other tracks he'd like to dance to.

Beyond logistics though, he said the No. 1 question he gets asked is if he's nervous to embark on this new venture.

"Yes, I am very nervous," he said. "It is the biggest show in the entire world. My hands literally shaking right now thinking about it, but I think as we get closer to the show, I'm just going to be excited."

Along with Olson,Summer House and Traitors star Ciara Miller, as well as Love Island star Maura Higgins are also confirmed to join Season 35 of the ballroom dance competition show.

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In 1982, The Pirate Movie swept through theaters, creating an unforgettable mix of swashbuckling adventure, catchy pop songs, and teen romance that quickly earned cult-classic status.

More than four decades later, the film’s beloved stars reunited for a rare appearance that instantly transported longtime fans back to the height of the movie’s nostalgic charm.

Christopher Atkins and Kristy McNichol reunited in Los Angeles for a special Memorial Day weekend event celebrating their swashbuckling movie musical. The festivities took place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Westin Hotel. The event featured a meet-and-greet, autograph and photo opportunities, and a screening of the movie, followed by a live Q&A with both stars

Atkins shared seven images from the event on his official Instagram account. He was featured along with McNichol, actress Kari Michaelson (Gimmie a Break!), and iHeart Radio host Lisa Foxx.

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The Pirate Movie, which was released on August 6, 1982, was a loosely based, '80s-style take on Gilbert and Sullivan's classic 1879 musical comedy, The Pirates of Penzance. The film took a playful approach to the material, swapping its traditional Victorian slant for ’80s pop-infused numbers.

In fact, one of those numbers made a mark on the charts. Atkins' and McNichols' duet, "First Love", became a massively popular pop-rock single from the film’s soundtrack.

Sadly, Atkins and McNichol never worked together again after The Pirate Movie. However, fans continued to remember the impact the film had on them in the comments section of the actor's Instagram post.

"I can still sing the songs. I watched this movie so many, many times," penned one admirer.

A second fan wrote, "Man, I have loved Kristy's work since she was on Family. I really miss her. Such an incredible actor. And I actually own the soundtrack of The Pirate Movie on LP."

"I love that movie! Such a wonderful part of my childhood," claimed a third Instagram follower.

"You and Kristy look amazing, by the way. You seem to never age!" exclaimed a fourth fan.

The duo will continue to celebrate the film's impact on pop culture at the Fanboy Expo Knoxville 2026 on July 10 through 11.

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Few artists in music history have delivered emotional power quite like Celine Dion, and her chart success proves it.

With four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, Dion, 58, holds the record for the most chart-topping songs by any Canadian woman. Over the course of the 1990s, the powerhouse vocalist dominated radio with sweeping ballads that became defining songs of an entire era.

Her first Hot 100 chart-topper came in 1994 with "The Power of Love." The soaring ballad spent four weeks at No. 1 and helped establish Dion as one of the biggest vocalists in the world.

Two years later, she followed it with "Because You Loved Me." This was another massive hit that also spent four weeks atop the chart and became one of the signature love songs of the decade.

Then came "My Heart Will Go On."

Released in 1998 as the love theme from Titanic, the song became a global phenomenon and remains Dion’s defining hit decades later. The emotional ballad topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and earned Grammys for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Remarkably, however, Dion’s longest-running No. 1 wasn’t "My Heart Will Go On."

That honor belongs to "I’m Your Angel," her duet with R. Kelly. The song spent six weeks at No. 1 between 1998 and 1999.

Though the song was hugely successful at the time, it’s often overshadowed today by Dion’s more iconic hits, making it one of the stranger chart quirks of her career.

Beyond the charts, Dion’s impact on Canadian music history is enormous. She remains the only artist to receive the Juno Awards’ International Achievement Award twice, winning in both 1997 and 1999.

While countless Canadian women have left their mark on music, Dion still stands alone when it comes to No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

• Nelly Furtado — 3 No. 1 hits
• Carly Rae Jepsen — 1 No. 1 hit
• Avril Lavigne — 1 No. 1 hit
• Anne Murray — 1 No. 1 hit
• Alannah Myles — 1 No. 1 hit 

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