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I'm one of those people who squeezes fresh lemon juice on everything. From avocado toast to pasta to potatoes, if there's a lemon in my fridge, it's going to be juiced and drizzled on top of my meal.

So when I saw the new mug that World Market dropped this week, I immediately fell in love. This mug is cute on its own, but the real magic is that it has majorAnthroplogie vibes. In fact, it seems to be the ceramic version of an ultra-viral Anthroplogie glass. Keep reading for a look at the new lemon mug as well as a few other Anthro-esque lemon mugs you can buy at World Market.

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White Embossed Lemon Hand Painted Ceramic Mug, $9.99 at World Market

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This adorable White Embossed Lemon Hand Painted Ceramic Mug ($9.99) just hit World Market's website. The mug has a white stoneware base and is adorned with elevated lemons that were hand-painted yellow.

The uniquely-tapered shape of the mug gives it a handmade feel, it can hold 17.5 ounces of liquid and it's hand-wash only.

"Brighten up your morning brew with our coffee cup, adorned with raised yellow lemons that pop from a crisp white ground," reads the description on World Market's website. "Made of organically shaped, hand-painted stoneware, this large mug brings a one-of-a-kind zest to every sip."

The sweet (or, should I say, sour) mug immediately reminded me of Anthropologie’s viral Icon Juice Glass, which comes decorated with small glass icons of numerous varieties, from roosters and bees to croissants and footballs.

In fact, the $16 Anthropologie glass is so popular that many other companies have created dupes — including World Market. For example...

Charm Fruit Inlay Glass Mug, $14.99 at World Market

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Here's another one for the lemon lovers: World Market's Charm Fruit Inlay Glass Mug ($14.99). This handmade glass is composed of lightweight borosilicate glass, and features a few dainty glass lemon charms.

This glass mug can hold 9 ounces of liquid, is hand wash only and also comes in a cherry pattern.

Keepsake Small Hand Painted Ceramic Mug, $7.99 at World Market

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World Market's 7-ounce Keepsake Small Hand Painted Ceramic Mug ($7.99) is made of off-white stoneware and topped off with a raised, hand-painted lemon. This small mug is dishwasher-safe unlike the two above options, so it could be a better choice for a lemon fan who prefers to wash mugs in the dishwasher.

In addition to the lemon colorway, this petite mug comes in strawberry, blueberry and lobster varieties.

Related: World Market's 'Lovely' Vintage-Inspired Mirror Is Giving 'Heirloom Quality'

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Right now, the weather’s in that tricky in-between stage — not quite warm enough for a heavy sweater or jacket, but chilly at night or when the wind picks up. At this time of year, a lightweight, easy-to-throw-on sweater that you can take anywhere is your best friend.

While a basic sweater is always a wardrobe staple, the Pfrnlf Scalloped Hem Cardigan from Walmart takes things up a notch. Its adorable scalloped hem adds a subtle, charming detail that sets it apart from other options. Even better, it’s currently on sale for between $5 and $6 — an exceptional deal for a piece with dozens of perfect reviews.

Pfrnlf Scalloped Hem Cardigan, From $5 (was $8) at Walmart Shop at Walmart

Available in 18 chic colors, from classic neutrals like beige, army green, gray, and white to bold shades like hot pink, yellow, and blue, this cardigan comes in sizes small through XXL. It features a button-down front, crewneck, and long sleeves, making it a versatile layering piece that is easy to style for any occasion. One reviewer raved that it "looks great with everything" from dresses to pants to skirts.

Made from soft, breathable acrylic fabric, this lightweight cardigan is stretchy, comfortable, and itch-free. The fitted silhouette flatters on its own or layered over other pieces. It is also machine washable for easy care.

"Great sweater! Comfortable yet a little dressy with the scallops," a reviewer noted. Another praised the "lovely colors" and "excellent fit."

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To style this cardigan, you can button it up and wear it on its own with jeans, or layer it over a T-shirt or tank top for a more relaxed look. It can also be draped over your shoulders and pairs effortlessly with either jeans or a skirt. Lightweight and easy to carry, it’s convenient to toss in your purse for when the temperature drops.

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Whether you’re headed to the office, dinner, or the grocery store, the Pfrnlf Scalloped Hem Cardigan is a versatile choice that goes with just about anything. At only $5, it’s a stylish steal that’s worth adding to your wardrobe — and at that price, you can even pick up multiple in your favorite colors.

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Jason Mraz has announced an upcoming gospel album he recorded almost twenty years ago.

The singer's ninth studio album titled Grandma's Gospel Favorites which he first recorded in 2007. Mraz originally recorded the album as a Christmas gift to "Nanny Razz" and will be released publicly for the first time.

Grandma's Gospel Favorites, dedicated to the late Mary Helen Mraz-Fowler, will be released on May 8 just two days before Mother's Day.

“My grandmother asked me to make her a gospel album, so I did," Mraz told People on Friday, April 3.

The album will feature the musician's unique spin on classics such as "Old Rugged Cross" and "It Is No Secret," as well as a bluegrass inspired rendition of "Turn Your Radio On."

Other tracks fans will see on the album are "His Eye on the Sparrow," "Daddy Sang Bass," popularized by Johnny Cash, and "Never Grow Old," which was also famously recorded by Aretha Franklin and Jim Reeves. Mraz also wrote two original songs for the project titled "Peach Pie" and "When We Die (You Are Loved)."

Background vocals on the album were done by Mraz's longtime collaborator Noel “Toca” Rivera. Andy Powers and Ray Seun contributed to the instrumentals.

Mraz released his eighth studio album, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, in 2023, and competed on Season 32 of Dancing with the Starswhere he finished in second place. Mraz was also previously on Broadway starring as Dr. Palmer in the musical Waitress in 2017.

Grandma's Gospel Favorites is available for preorder now.

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Baseball season is in full swing, for all who celebrate.

Countless parents are well aware, if their kids are out practicing and competing every week. It's a full-on commitment for all parties involved.

And now, a reality series is launching to spotlight the families who dedicate certain parts of the year to supporting their young baseball stars, courtesy of the one and only Kim Kardashian.

Yes, you read correctly. The reality TV star, 45, who is also a mom of four, is now set to executive produce a show titled Team Moms at Paramount+, Variety reports. It will premiere later this year.

The small-screen project is said to immerse viewers into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona, an intense baseball prep school for kids between 6th and 12th grade that serves as a feeder to Division 1 college scholarships, NIL deals and ultimately MLB fame. The show will follow the coaches, families and teen athletes who comprise the starting lineup for one of the world’s most competitive youth baseball programs, Variety also noted on Thursday, April 2.

Here's the official logline: “Willing to do whatever it takes for their children to excel at America’s favorite pastime, the intensity of the program is only paralleled by the fervor of its athlete’s parents, who will stop at nothing to ensure their kids make it to the big leagues.”

Natalie Ento is also an executive producer, whose credits include the Ryan Murphy legal drama All’s Fair and her reality program The Kardashians.

Kardashian is also producing and starring in the upcoming Netflix comedy film The Fifth Wheel, and she’s working on the TV projects Group Chat and Calabasas Behind the Gates, according to Variety.

The new baseball series joins Paramount+’s growing slate of unscripted programming, which also features:

• Survivor
• The Challenge
• Big Brother
• Making Love

The days of a single, all-inclusive price for a business class airline seat are officially over. United Airlines just launched an overhaul of its premium cabin pricing, bringing the Basic Economy logic to the front of the plane. Starting this month, if you’re eyeing a pod in United Polaris or a purple seat in United Premium Plus, you won’t only be picking a destination, you’ll be picking a tier.

United is rolling out three new fare categories: Base, Standard, and Flexible. It is a shift in how the airline sells luxury, designed to lower the entry price for business class while charging a premium for the perks travelers used to take for granted.

The New Base Reality: Luxury With Strings Attached

The biggest disruption to your booking flow is the introduction of the Base fare in premium cabins. Think of it as Business Class Light. You still get the physical pod, the Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, and the multi-course meal, but you lose the freedom to change your mind.

For the traveler who knows their plans are set in stone and doesn’t care if they sit in 5A or 9L, the Base fare is a way to fly Polaris for a significantly lower price point. However, if you need to move your flight or want a specific seat assigned at booking without an extra fee, you’ll likely find yourself clicking toward the more expensive tiers.

"These new tiered options give customers more choice and make it easier to find a fare that includes the benefits they want most – whether that's a great value, added perks, or maximum flexibility," says Andrew Nocella, United's Chief Commercial Officer.

Transcontinental Travel Gets a Polaris Upgrade

If you frequently fly between Newark, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, or head out on long-haul Hawaii routes from Chicago and D.C., the front cabin is getting a glow-up. United is officially branding these premium transcontinental seats as United Polaris.

But there’s a catch in the fine print regarding lounge access:

• Standard and Flexible Fares: You get the golden ticket, access to the high-end United Polaris Lounge, featuring sit-down dining and shower suites.
• Base Fares: You are restricted to the United Club. While still a step up from the gate, it lacks the full pre-flight dining experience that makes Polaris famous.

Which Fare Should You Book?

United has begun updating its app and website to show these options side-by-side. Here is how to navigate the new checkout screen:

1. The Base Fare

• Best for: Solos and couples on a strict budget who are 100% certain of their travel dates.
• The Trade-off: Limited or paid seat selection and restricted changes.
• Ground Perk: Access to United Clubs (on select domestic routes), but no Polaris Lounge.

2. The Standard Fare

• Best for: The typical vacationer.
• The Perks: This is the Polaris experience you’re used to. It includes free seat selection, the ability to make flight changes, and two or more checked bags.
• Ground Perk: Full Polaris Lounge access where available.

3. The Flexible Fare

• Best for: Business travelers and those with unpredictable schedules.
• The Perks: Fully refundable tickets. If your meeting gets canceled or your plans shift, you get your money back in cash, not just a flight credit.

Why the Change Matters Now

This move is a response to a shifting travel market. As travelers increasingly prioritize price transparency, United has unbundled the seat from the service so they can appeal to flyers who previously thought Polaris was out of reach.

The rollout starts this month on select international and transcontinental routes, with a full system-wide expansion expected by the end of the year. Before you purchase that next flight to London or Honolulu, look closely at the tier. That business class seat might cost you more in the long run if you need to change your flight.

Amazon's Prime Video has announced that its hit comedy series, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, will receive a reunion.

The reunion will consist of two bonus episodes. The first, titled “The Reunion,” will be a season two cast meetup hosted by James Marsden of season one. The episode will reflect on the greatest moments of the second season and include never-before-seen bonus footage.

“The Meeting,” the second bonus episode, will feature a discussion between the non-actor heroes from seasons one and two, Ronald Gladden and Anthony Norman. The two men will meet at a Los Angeles coffee shop to have a "candid conversation about their unique shared experience. As the only two people to have lived through this social experiment, they exchange personal stories and perspectives on how the experience has impacted their lives.”

James Marsden and cast accept the Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series for "Jury Duty" onstage during the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.

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The show's creators will also provide Prime subscribers with additional audio commentary from show runners Alex Bonifer, Stephanie Hodge, Rachel Kaly, Emily Pendergast and Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur as they discuss the creation of the series.

Jury Duty was a hoax-style comedy show that premiered in April 2023. Within a month of its release, it became one of Prime's most beloved shows. With the release of its second installment, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, its popularity has only grown.

The show's premise focuses on a group of actors portraying the real-life colleagues of an unknowing participant. Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat centers on Norman, a new temp employee hired under the guise that a small business, Rockin' Grandmas Hot Sauce, needs to plan its annual retreat. Unbeknownst to Norman, the series of absurd events that take place during the weekend getaway are staged by his fake coworkers.

The ability to blend absurdist comedy and genuine human connection creates a stellar concept, attesting to the show's wide-ranging appeal and reception. The bonus reunion episodes will be available for viewing April 10.

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Sometimes the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and that’s certainly the case for Shiloh Jolie. The daughter ofAngelina Jolie has stunned fans by inheriting her mother’s striking features, with many calling her the “spitting image” of the Oscar-winning actor as she appears in a K-Pop idol's music video.

K-Pop idol girl group WJSN member Dayoung released a teaser for her upcoming music video promoting her solo track "What's a Girl to Do." Amid the drama, beat, and excitement, fans soon realized one of its actors, and possibly dancers, was none other than Shiloh. She appears later in the teaser, with fans honing in on how she looks exactly like her mother, from the iconic lips to her overall on-screen charm.

"Literally looks exactly like her momma oh my god," said one fan on X.

"I did NOT recognize her at first. That aura is straight Angelina on steroids. Angie’s kids really said ‘we taking over,'" said another.

Many other fans commented that there was no denying she's Jolie's daughter, and has the same distinguishable "presence." Some fans even called her the "blonde Angelina" and a "spitting image" of the actor when she was younger.

"Holy sh*t, mamma’s good genes are sooooo strong," said one fan.

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Others wonder if Shiloh will appear in the music video as a dancer, as one fan commented she has been professionally training for years. She's even gone viral, appearing in dance choreography videos on Instagram. At Isabel Marant's capsule collection with Net-A-Porter in 2025, she debuted her new stage name, Shi, and even choreographed a dance number for the event.

In an interview with People, one of her instructors, Kolanie Marks, said what makes Shiloh a great dancer is her "consistency." "She's not only training with me. She trains with a lot of other people," he adds. "Whatever dance is for her, she is dedicated to it. That's what I love."

Beyond dance, Shiloh has also appeared in a few on-screen works as the voice of Shuai Shuai in Kung Fu Panda 3, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and in Maleficent.

Age of Attraction Season 1 brought people together, and couples with large age gaps were followed. Pfeifer Hill and Derrick Fleming lived together after finding out they were 20 years apart.

Pfeifer, 23, and Derrick, 43, talked about making the relationship work with her moving in with him. However, Derrick went to the reunion without Pfeifer. She gave a life update to fans and why she didn't film with the rest of the cast.

Pfeifer of ‘Age of Attraction’ Says Her Friends Were Open Minded Pfeifer Hill and Derrick Fleming on 'Age of Attraction'

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Derrick was at the reunion without Pfeifer and gave an update. "Some of the things that showed up while filming, some of questions she had or some of the concerns about her moving across the country and giving up her life, friends, and all that," he said it was all too much.

"There were probably some influences there," the father claimed. "Her friends probably for the most part, much younger than me, right? And probably not married, probably single," he later explained. He believed her friends were a little "selfish" and influenced her not to move.

Pfeifer addressed this in a TikTok. She read a letter her friends wrote after she returned for the show. "We're so beyond proud of you for taking a risk," she read. "You inspire us every day to take the chance to live your life to the fullest, and to keep your heart and mind open." It ended with them congratulating her on finding love.

"That sounds pretty open-minded and supportive to me," Pfeifer said. She said she wanted to defend her friends and she's lucky to have them.

Pfeifer has posted her travels and her thoughts on the episodes on social media. She addressed why she wasn't at the reunion in a new video.

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Pfeifer said she wanted to tell her story on her own terms. "This is not shade to the host of the podcast, anybody who went on the reunion, or anybody who listens," she clarified. "One of the beautiful things about being human is that we're all different."

She gave an update on TikTok about her relationship with Derrick by saying they ended it on good terms. "I have no bad blood with anybody in the cast, so I kind of just wanted to leave it that way honestly," she said. Pfeifer is in a new relationship and her boyfriend took her to Japan for her birthday. This overlapped with the date of the reunion.

"I always want my boyfriend to know that our relationship is my priority above any press, any podcast, anything that has to do with the show," she explained. Pfeifer said her goal of finding love on the show was more successful outside of it.

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Hallmark Channel's next "Spring into Love" movie is A Season to Blossom, featuring alums from Cedar Cove and Chesapeake Shores. In this film, an aspiring writer living in the big city heads back to the, you guessed it, small town she spent time in with her grandmother to finally sell off her late grandmother's bookstore. There, she hopes to relive some memories of days past as well as capture inspiration for her writing.

Here's everything to know about A Season to Blossom, including release date, cast and trailer.

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What is A Season to Blossom about?

A drifting aspiring writer returns to sell her late grandmother's bookstore, but its traditions - and her childhood crush - helps her rediscover her voice, her roots, and a love worth staying for. 

Who's in the cast of A Season to Blossom? Emily Tennant as Elise in 'A Season to Blossom'

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Emily Tennant (Elise)

Emily Tennant began acting at the age of 10 with her first professional role in Dark Angel. She would later have a recurring guest role on Hallmark Channel’s first original series, Cedar Cove. She has starred in or had a supporting role in several Hallmark films, including The Wish Swap, Holiday Hotline and All I Need for Christmas. Tennant does a lot of voice work, having voiced characters on Polly Pocket, Ninjago: Dragons Rising, and My Little Pony.

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Carlo Marks as Max in 'A Season to Blossom'

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Carlo Marks (Max)

Chessies will recognize Marks from Chesapeake Shores, where he played David Peck, husband and business partner to Jess O’Brien (Laci J Mailey). He also starred in the fan favorite Christmas with the Darlings opposite NCIS‘s Katrina Law.

When is the release date of A Season to Blossom?

A Season to Blossom premieres on Saturday, Apr. 4at 8 p.m.ET on Hallmark Channel and is available to stream the next day on Hallmark+.

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It's not too early to start thinking about events like graduation and Mother's Day, and a pair of chic, classic earrings always makes a great gift. Luckily, Macy's is offering a splash of sparkle that won’t empty your wallet. The retailer currently has an incredible deal on its elegant Diamond Love Knot Earrings. 

Originally priced at $100, they’re now available for just $35 — an impressive 65% off. If you're in search of a dazzling yet affordable accessory to gift someone special or yourself, this is the perfect opportunity.

Diamond Love Knot Stud Earrings, $35 (were $100) at Macy's Shop at Macy's

These delightful earrings showcase a beautifully intricate overlapping design that symbolizes love, enhanced by sparkling diamonds with a total weight of one-tenth of a carat. The petite earrings are ideal for anyone who appreciates elegance with a touch of flair. The earrings feature an overlapping love knot design crafted from sterling silver or 18-karat gold-plated sterling silver, with a delicate diameter of approximately one-quarter of an inch. 

Their perfect petite size gives just the right amount of sparkle. Shoppers say they've worn them both as everyday accessories, pairing them with a T-shirt and jeans, as well as with a little black dress for holiday parties. However you choose to wear these classic studs, they're sure to impress.

Whether you're dressing up or keeping it casual, these earrings are sure to complement any style. Shoppers said they love the versatility and subtle shimmer of these diamond earrings, sharing that they’re ideal for both formal and laid-back occasions. 

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One shopper described the earrings as "elegant" and said they love the touch of "bling," adding that they'd be great for anything from a "black tie event" to "a Sunday football game."

"Every time I wear these earrings, I get compliments," another shopper noted. "They are so beautiful."

Macy's exquisite Diamond Love Knot Earrings, now just $35, let you effortlessly embrace everyday elegance. They're destined to become a staple in your jewelry collection. They may move fast at this price, so don’t miss your chance to score a pair before they sell out.

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Looking at it today, few movies have achieved as monumental a place in American cinema as 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Commonly hailed as a landmark entry in mainstream film, 2001 is also credited with bringing a newfound sense of realism and sophistication to the larger sci-fi genre, influencing countless movies that followed in its wake.

Interestingly, despite its iconic status today, 2001 initially failed to make much of an impact on American theater-goers, with many outright walking out of the movie when it first premiered in April 3, 1968.

As most viewers might remember, 2001: A Space Odyssey incorporated a loose narrative rooted a mysterious alien monolith and its connection to humanity. Commenting upon everything from AI to extraterrestrial life, the film was considered well ahead of its time upon its theatrical release in the late 1960s, leaving its beloved reputation beyond refute.

While the movie has gone on to become a classic of American film, audiences were initially divided over 2001's experimental tone and ambiguous narrative, leading to numerous negative reviews from fans and critics alike.

As the movie's star Keir Dullea remembered, 250 people walked out of the movie's premiere in New York, with Hollywood icon Hock Hudson even muttering, 'What is this bullsh*t?' 'Will someone tell me what the hell this is about?'"

Most critics felt the same way about 2001, with The New Yorker's Pauline Kael calling it "a monumentally unimaginative movie" and The New Republic's Stanley Kauffmann characterizing it as "a film that is so dull, it even dulls our interest in the technical ingenuity for the sake of which [director Stanley] Kubrick has allowed it to become dull."

Fortunately, as the years went on, more and more viewers began to appreciate the film for both its technical and creative merit, leading to its successful reevaluation. In addition to its numerous critical accolades, multiple directors like Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have referred to 2001 as one of the greatest movies ever made (science fiction or otherwise).

As Lucas once said, "Stanley Kubrick made the ultimate science-fiction movie and it is going to be very hard for someone to come along and make a better movie, as far as I'm concerned. ... On a technical level, [Star Wars] can be compared, but personally I think that 2001 is far superior."

Pedro Pascal celebrated his 51st birthday yesterday, April 2, with a subtle nod to his rumored beau, Rafael Olarra.

Taking to his Instagram Stories, the Mandalorian actor posted a picture of what looks like a piñata party, complete with colorful balloons, streamers, and two piñata. Off to the side, we can make out a gift wrapped in purple gift wrap and several bouquets of what appear to be daisy-style chrysanthemums. There is also a cake on the table decorated with the blooms, which are deeply associated with life and rebirth in Mexican culture.

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Stamped right there on the upper lefthand side of the image is an “@rafalolarra” sticker, which is Faena hotel creative director Rafael Olarra’s Instagram handle.

Now, we know, we're making a big to-do out of a simple pic, but these guys are subtle in their affection and every breadcrumb they drop poses more questions than it answers.

For instance, did Olarra customize these Mexican party gifts and send them to Pascal for his birthday? Or was Pascal surprised with the decor from someone else but was reminded of his and Olarra’s getaway south of the border and wanted him to know he was thinking about him? We can’t be sure, as neither handsome gent has confirmed or denied any tiny detail for the public. 

Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra's Outings

Pascal and Olarra were last spotted in the wild together in Cuidad de Mexico in early March, sightseeing and strolling along the sidewalk, with video showing Pascal holding up to wait for his pal.

Before then, the two were snapped showing affection on a sunny walk in Los Angeles. Their first official sighting happened in wintryNew York City over Valentine’s Day weekend, when the duo caught a screening of Wuthering Heights and a few meals together.  

Since their outings have ignited a firestorm of speculation across the internet, the only signs of romance we have gotten have few-and-far-between subtle nods on social media. Beyond today’s birthday post, Pascal showed Olarra some love on his carousel showcasing several images from his trip to Mexico. 

“Viva 🇲🇽,” @pascalispunk wrote. 

Pascal is a notoriously private person when it comes to his personal life, rarely speaking to the public about who he’s dating. On the other hand, Olarra, 42, is an openly gay man who studied at the Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires, per Queerty.

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Olarra was last linked to actor/singer Luke Evans (Nine Perfect Strangers). The two went Instagram official in February 2020, per People, then announced their breakup in 2021 after a year together, per Out magazine.

Related: Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra Turn Heads in Mexico Amid Dating Buzz

Technology rollouts at the Social Security Administration (SSA) designed to reduce red tape will be delayed for a second time, according to the administration. The planned update would've included two new systems at the agency designed to support appointment scheduling and caseload management.

Now, the SSA says that the update has been "paused," with no new launch date noted. Keep reading to find out what this means for you and your Social Security benefits.

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The Social Security Administration Delays New Rollouts Again

A plan to launch a National Appointment Scheduling Calendar (NASC) and a National Workload Management (NWLM) system has been "paused until further notice," according to a statement received by the Federal News Network. The publication says they received the news via email after reaching out to the SSA, which told employees about the changes to the April 13 rollout at the end of March.

This would be the second time the rollout was put on hold, after a March 7 attempt was also squashed by the SSA. However, the agency does sound hopeful that the update will eventually launch, and told the Federal News Network that it hopes to have everything done sometime this year.

"This is one of the digital-first changes we are implementing that will empower field office staff to focus on what they do best, resolving customers' needs in-person with care, accuracy, and efficiency, while directing more complex cases and time-intensive tasks to specialized teams in a centralized environment," the statement said.

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How Does This Delay Impact Social Security Recipients

Worried about what this change in plans means to you? According to the SSA spokesperson who spoke with Federal News Network, "customers will not notice any changes aside from expanded appointment availability."

That means those looking to schedule their initial appointments with a caseworker to discuss claims will still have to contend with a smaller pool of open appointments, since the administration is still dealing with a staffing shortage after around 7,000 employees left in 2025 at the height of the Dodge job cuts.

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Employees Aren't Worried About the Delays

While those looking to connect with SSA workers to discuss Social Security topics may be a little frustrated about the delayed rollout, the Federal News Network says employees are relieved about the delays due to the potential for these systems to add more work for them, especially when it comes to increased appointments that.

For example, most caseworkers are used to handling calls and meetings from local applicants. Once the NWLM system rolls out, caseworkers could be answering calls from people across the country.

That can get tricky for SSA employees, since state-specific Social Security questions can become complicated when people from one state are connected to SSA employees in another state, where the rules may differ. The publication used the example of Alaska, which provides adults in the state a stipend based on oil revenue, which comes from the Payment Fund Dividend, which could cause Alaskans to receive a reduction in their Social Security benefits.

"We don't have answers on how we are supposed to handle this," a SSA employee told the publication about the confusion about state rules. Hopefully, the SSA's delayed rollout gives the agency time to iron out the kinks before it's deployed, which should make life easier for people navigating the system as well as those hoping to connect with employees to get answers to their questions.

The U.S. government has announced new earning limits for Social Security recipients, and it looks like one age group in particular is going to get hit the hardest.

That's because the government is now imposing a hard-and-fast cap on how much money some Social Security recipients can earn outside their monthly stipend before they start to lose their benefits. The rule went into effect at the start of 2026, so if you weren't aware of it before, you'll need to learn about how it could possibly change your access to your benefits.

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The Rules About Working While on Social Security Have Changed

For many, Social Security payments are a supplemental benefit that is either received in retirement or when you have a qualifying life event. However, some receive Social Security benefits in addition to a paycheck. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), those people who are working while receiving benefits, and who are under retirement age, will face new limitations on how much they can earn, and it includes:

• A $24,480 cap for those who are not full retirement age
• A $65,160 cap for those who will reach full retirement age during 2026

Not sure if you're of full retirement age yet? The age at which you are considered fully retired will vary by your birth year, since the SSA has changed the official age at which you can start receiving benefits over the years. To find out if you qualify as retired, you can visit the SSA website and use the agency's Retirement Age Calculator.

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How Will the New Rules Affect Your 2026 Social Security Benefits

If your income exceeds the limits set by the SSA, they will deduct $1 from every $2 you earn above the limit. For example, if you earn $30,000 this year, the SSA will apply its calculation to the $5,520 that exceeds the earnings limit.

For some earners, this will result in reduced benefits, but those who earn significantly more than the limit risk losing their benefits altogether. However, this will only be in effect until you reach retirement age, at which time you'll begin receiving your full benefits once again. Sound confusing? It may be easier to think of it this way...if you are already of retirement age and receiving Social Security benefits, you are free to earn as much as you'd like.

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However, for those who aren't yet at retirement age, you'll need to avoid exceeding the annual earning limits, or else you'll be faced with a reduction of benefits once you exceed the annual limit.

According to PEW Research, more than 55 million people receive Social Security benefits, and three-quarters of those recipients are retired workers, so hopefully this new change won't impact too many people, and those who will be impacted will learn about the possible income restrictions they'll be facing before they exceed their earning cap.

Don Lemon is opening up about the possibility of running for office.

The journalist, 60, recently appeared on the popular Pod Save America podcast and chatted with host Alex Wagner about the possibility of running for president. And in a unique twist, Lemon didn't rule out the option.

Lemon noted that he'd be open to the option if "the right opportunity presented itself."

"I hear that all the time," Lemon told Wagner, PEOPLE reported. "First I hear, I don't want to ruin my life. Why would I invite even more criticism or whatever? Why would I want to ruin my life with people digging into everything about me and campaign ads putting everything that I've ever said that's deemed controversial [out there]?"

Lemon continued by noting that he does think about the option.

"So, do I ever think about it? Yes. Could it happen? Yeah, it could happen if the opportunity presented itself, the right opportunity presented itself," he continued, noting that "people are going to think I'm crazy" for even considering running for office.

Sharing His Feelings for President Trump

When it comes to sharing his opinion of President Trump, Lemon didn't hesitate to give his opinion, and he's well aware that his statement would make headlines.

"This is going to be the headline and people are going to laugh about it," he shared. "I think I could be president of the United States. I could definitely run this country better than Donald Trump."

He said he would likely have to run as a Democrat, since it would be difficult to run as an Independent. However, he made it clear he's nowhere near that point at the moment.

"Look, why can't I think about running for office?" Lemon continued. "Why can't I think about being president of the United States when look at what we have? ... I don't have an aspiration to become president, but I do think I could run this country a lot better than Donald Trump. You know what else? I think I could run [it] a lot better than most people."

Check out Lemon's full interview below:

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If you've spent any part of the last three decades with a Patricia Cornwell novel in your hands, you already know Kay Scarpetta. The brilliant, meticulous forensic pathologist who speaks for the dead, outsmarts the men who underestimate her, and never, ever lets a case go cold. She has been a fixture of the bestseller list since 1990. She has sold more than 120 million copies worldwide. And she has, somehow, never made it to the screen. Until now.

Scarpetta premiered on Prime Video on March 11, 2026, starring Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman in the title role. The supporting cast alone is enough to lift euebrows: Jamie Lee Curtis plays Kay's sisterDorothy Farinelli, Bobby Cannavale is former detective Pete Marino, Simon Baker is FBI profiler Benton Wesley, and Ariana DeBose plays Kay's tech-savvy niece Lucy Farinelli Watson.

So what's the show actually about?

The series unfolds across two timelines, following Kay Scarpetta from her beginnings as chief medical examiner in the late 1990s through to her present-day return to her hometown, where she resumes her former position while investigating a grisly murder. As she pursues justice, she must navigate complicated relationships, including the fraught dynamic with her sister Dorothy, confront long-held grudges, and face secrets that threaten to unravel everything she has built.

For book fans, the dual-timeline structure should feel familiar in spirit if not in exact detail. The present-day storyline draws from Cornwell's novel Autopsy, in which Scarpetta returns to Virginia as chief medical examiner and gets pulled into a disturbing case after a woman's body is found by railroad tracks. The past timeline follows the storyline from Postmortem, the very first Scarpetta novel, in which she works a serial killer case that puts her own life in danger.

A note for purists

This marks the first time the Scarpetta character has ever made the transition from page to screen. This is despite numerous prior attempts, including a brief association with Demi Moore in 1992 and Angelina Jolie contemplating a big-screen franchise in 2009. The show has been decades in the making, and Cornwell herself is on board. She serves as an executive producer, and even has a cameo in the first episode as the official swearing Kay in as chief medical examiner.

That said, book fans should know going in that this adaptation takes liberties. The reviews have been divided. The series holds a 60% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 45% audience score, with some critics finding it overly melodramatic and others calling it a worthy if imperfect debut for the character. Audiences, however, have voted with their remote controls. Scarpetta is currently the number one most-watched show on Prime Video in the United States, and has remained in the global Top 10 since its debut.

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The cast chemistry is the thing

Whatever you make of the plotting, the pairing of Kidman and Curtis seems genuinely unlike anything on television right now. Curtis transforms her look entirely for the role, trading her signature white pixie cut for a glamorous blonde wig, making her look like a different person. The sister dynamic between Dorothy and Kay is the emotional driver of the show, which will likely sound familiar for anyone who remembers how richly Cornwell wrote that relationship.

Season two is already in production as of March 31, 2026, so wherever you love or hate this first season, Scarpetta is not going anywhere.

All eight episodes of Season 1 are streaming now on Prime Video.

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The 1970s candy years were a decade of teeth-shattering ambition. Long before the era of artisanal gummies and air-puffed snacks, there was the Now & Later. It was a beloved candy that required a commitment, an undertaking from your molars to endure a brick-hard square until, eventually, it yielded.

But even the candy aisle needs a bit of stardust.

Buried deep within the Ferrara Corporate Archive, a place that must smell like a mix of sugar and childhood memories, is the evidence of a strange but cool collision. The Phoenix Candy Company, the original Brooklyn-born muscle behind the chew, decided that their local hero needed a cosmic upgrade. They tapped Flash Gordon.

The 1974 Flash Gordon T-Shirt: A Prize Worth the Cavities

In a move that feels like a precursor to modern drop culture, the company launched a limited-time blitz. This was before digital codes or QR hacks; it was the era of the mail-away.

The deal was easy enough for children to remember: eat enough candy to risk a dental emergency, collect the proof, and send away for the Now & Later t-shirt. To a kid in 1974, that shirt was a badge of honor. "The limited time offer included Now & Later candy, Flash Gordon prizes and an opportunity to send in for a Now & Later t-shirt," the Now & Later archives confirm.

The '70s Flash Gordon/Now & Later collab. (Photo: Ferrara Corporate Archive)

Ferrara Corporate Archive

Imagine the scene at a Brooklyn stoop: a pack of kids, jaws locked in a battle with a grape-flavored square, waiting for the mailman to deliver a piece of the planet Mongo. It was a time when Flash Gordon prizes were the ultimate currency of the playground.

Inside the Phoenix Candy Company’s Brooklyn-to-Mongo Pipeline

The Phoenix Candy Company wasn't trying to be subtle. They were a scrappy outfit that understood a truth of the seventies: everything was better with a space hero. "The Phoenix Candy Company (Now & Later’s original parent company) partnered with comic strip characters in the 1970s like Flash Gordon to promote its candies, including Now & Later," a spokesperson said in a statement. Flash Gordon, with his blonde tuft of hair and intergalactic swagger, was the perfect mascot for a candy that refused to be eaten quickly. You didn’t just eat a Now & Later; you survived it.

Finding Rare 1970s Now & Later Memorabilia in the Ferrara Archive

What remains of this partnership are the memories. The grain of the vintage photos in the Ferrara archive tells a story of a specific American moment, when Brooklyn manufacturing and sci-fi fantasy shook hands.

Those t-shirts are off the shelves now. They are likely sitting in the back of a cedar chest in a Queens basement or being worn by an original owner’s grandchild who has no idea they're wearing a piece of confectionery history. But the memory of that sugar-induced high persists.

Looking back at the Flash Gordon era of Now & Laters reminds us of a time when flavor was earned, and the best things in life required a three-week wait for the post office to deliver your prize. It was a sweet, slightly dangerous time to be a kid with a nickel in your pocket and a hero in the stars.

Few opening drum riffs in rock history stop you in your tracks quite like the one on The Beatles "Come Together." But what most fans don't know is that Ringo Starrhad never played it before that exact moment in the studio.

Appearing on Dana Carvey and David Spade'sFly on the Wall podcast, Starr revealed how the now-legendary riff came to be. "John was sort of sitting over there on the floor and he had the guitar," Starr recalled. "And so I just sort of went—’bobity, bobbity, bobbity, bobbity.’"

John Lennon's reaction was immediate. "He goes, 'Oh. Oh yeah,'" Ringo said, acting out the moment with delight. And that was it. No second takes and no grand plan. Just a drummer following his instincts and accidentally pulling together one of the most iconic songs in the process. 

Released as the opening track on Abbey Road in 1969, "Come Together" became a massive commercial success, spending 16 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 1.It remains the second-longest charting No. 1 Beatles hit of all time, behind only "Hey Jude."The song has since been covered by everyone from Aerosmith to Michael Jackson, cementing its place in rock history.

For Starr, that instinct has always been the whole point. "The two things I'm blessed with is that I don't play a lot," he told Carvey and Spade. "I keep good time. It's all in here." He even admitted he can't replicate his own fills—every performance is emotional and in the moment, making each one essentially a one-of-a-kind fingerprint.

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Starr, now 85, is showing no signs of slowing down. His new albumLong Long Road, due out April 24, is his second consecutive collaboration with producer T Bone Burnett, following 2025's Look Up, which topped both the Country and Americana charts in the U.K. The 10-track record was cut between studios in Nashville and Los Angeles and features an impressive roster of guests including Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent, with first single "It's Been Too Long” already out now.

"I'm blessed to have T Bone in my life right now," Starr said previously in a statement. "I like to say sometimes I make the right moves—one of the right moves was hooking up with T Bone." 

Michael Strahan is opening up about a deeply personal topic, and his honesty is resonating.

During an appearance on Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast, Strahan, 54, revealed that he has never watched the documentary about his daughter’s cancer journey.

"Honestly… I’ve never watched it," he admitted. "I lived it… it’s too hard to watch."

The documentary, Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight Against Cancer, follows his daughter Isabella’s battle with brain cancer and her decision to document the experience to help others facing similar diagnoses. The emotional special offers an intimate look at her treatment, resilience and recovery, and is available to stream on Hulu.

While Strahan hasn’t been able to watch the documentary himself, his daughter’s decision to tell her story continues to have a powerful impact, helping to raise awareness and support others facing similar battles.

"Being there every day and seeing it every day… that is the one project that I said, 'Hand it to the team. 'This is my baby—take care of my baby—but I can’t be involved in it daily and look at this.' It was tough."

The former NFL star also shared how difficult it was to balance his public-facing career with what was happening behind the scenes at home.

"It was hard going to work smiling… knowing what was happening at home," he said.

His candid comments offer a glimpse into the emotional weight many families carry during serious health challenges, especially when those experiences are shared publicly.

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On this week’s “Send for the Devil” episode of Outlander, Captain Charles Cunningham (Kieran Bew) hatches a plot to kidnap Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and take him to Captain Ferguson of the King’s army to be tried and hanged as a traitor and then take over command of Fraser’s Ridge.

It is a Machiavellian scheme at its best, producing the best episode of Outlander so far this season, in my opinion, and hate-watching Cunningham is a big part of it. He’s doing a great job playing the villain in the story.

“I am so glad to hear that,” Bew tells Parade when it’s mentioned. “To be fair, people adore Jamie and Sam. So that is great because it’s something to play against and with.”

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In the story, Cunningham doesn’t hate Jamie. Rather, he believes that Jamie is on the wrong side of the Revolutionary War. And as a Loyalist, he sees taking him down and winning the Ridge for the King as his duty.

“I think he admires Jamie Fraser,” Bew says. “He has a different point of view, but I think he admires his strengths, and I think he would like to be able to use and manipulate those strengths. I don't think that he necessarily comes down to just wanting to take him out because he disagrees with his point of view. I think he's a true Tory. I think he survived that way, and he's very arrogant as well. I think he thinks he could probably control him and manipulate him however he wants, and I think he quite likes him because he's a very likable guy.”

Kieran Bew, Sam Heughan

Courtesy: STARZ

But Cunningham also believes he has an ace up his sleeve. When his son died in battle, Cunningham has said that his son came to him and told him that he would see him again in seven years, so Cunningham believes he can’t die before then, so he is willing to take chances a normal man might not.

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“He believes he’s impervious, which gives him an extra arrogance on top of having the King's money, the King's blessing, the King's orders, and the King's backing, which he genuinely thinks is the right direction for the good of the people at Fraser’s Ridge,” Bew continues. “There's an arrogance to his politicking and his manipulation across the board, but this extra thing of this experience that he's had, and I did examine it, and wonder, ‘Is it genuine?’ I think if he genuinely had an experience where he believed this happened, if he hallucinated because he was in battle, he still thinks it's real.”

That invulnerability gives Cunningham a swagger and a smarm that makes it easy for anyone on Jamie’s side to dislike the Captain. It doesn’t help that he’s reached heights in his life – his rank of Captain, for instance – so he feels justified in trying to take over the Ridge. And he’s really shocked when his plan doesn’t work – warned ahead of time, Jamie planned a counter offensive – and Cunningham winds up with a bullet in his spine and may be paralyzed for life.

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He turns to Jamie and says, “How did you know?” To which Jamie responds, “It’s my Ridge.”

“I think he believes it was the right thing,” Bew says. “I think in a short time, he would come around, trying to 'Machiavelli' another angle to get what he wants. He's paralyzed, he's not out of the game and I think that that's the kind of person he is.”

Sam Heughan

Courtesy: STARZ

What may have surprised him, because it might not be something Cunningham would do is when Jamie takes him to Claire (Caitríona Balfe) to save his life when he’s lying on the ground bleeding.

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“I think he knows Jamie is a good guy, an honorable guy, and I think he knows that he can use that and manipulate that,” Bew says. “That's why in Episode 3, he convinces him to go and look at the people and says, ‘You're going to have to shift your point of view' [meaning the majority of the people on the Ridge are Loyalists], but he's trying to work with Jamie. He wants to use Jamie’s strength — some of the strengths are weaknesses — because he's being very kind, but I think he is also touched by that. I think he's affected by him. I think he means it when he says, ‘This was never the plan. Plans change.’”

In Diana Gabaldon’s novel, Cunningham’s mother takes him back to England. We’ll have to wait to see if that’s what happens on the TV series or if Cunningham stays around to try to cause more mischief.

Outlander will air new episodes each Friday at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms; and at 8 p.m. ET/PT/7 Central on the linear network.

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