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HGTV star Jasmine Roth of Help! I Wrecked My House fame is discussing the difficulties she faced after her youngest daughter, Darla, 16-months, was born.

TV Insider reported that Roth shared details of her daughter's earliest moments after she was discharged from the hospital in a February 11 Instagram post. She uploaded a brief video that showed her holding her then-newborn child.

In the caption of the post, Roth wrote that "Darla was born 4lbs 8oz and came home from the ICN with a feeding tube."

"It was the hardest time of my life and if you’d told me that someday I’d miss it, I never would’ve believed you," continued Roth, who also has a 5-year-old daughter, Hazel.

She then shared that she views that moment in time with unexpected fondness.

"But when I look back on this now, I don’t see the trauma, the stress, or the fear. I barely remember the lack of sleep, the pain my body was in, or the constant brain fog," stated the HGTV personality. "What I remember (and what I miss) is the moments that were so new. Her smell, her little sounds, her tiny little cries. Yes it was impossibly hard but it was also overwhelmingly magical."

She also said that she was "really proud" that she managed to appreciate happy moments amid the hardships she endured after having Darla earlier than expected.

"It would’ve been easy to turn to despair, overwhelm, or negativity but instead I leaned deep into what I’ve learned about happiness. Happiness is there, we just have to decide to find it," added Roth in the caption. "To build happiness we have to look for it as often as we can. In the small moments that feel unimportant, in the mundane times that we might forget to be grateful, and in the quiet times we might get discouraged if we weren’t exceptionally intentional with where our thoughts go. Digging into building my happy during these early days with Darla wasn’t easy. It meant giving myself grace, focusing on the positive, and leaning heavily on the people around me. I had to give up control and that was the hardest part."

She then explained that she wanted to share her story to help fans who are struggling to try to focus on happy moments.

Fans Shared They Appreciated Jasmine Roth's Instagram Post

Several fans flocked to the comments section to share that they appreciated Roth's encouraging Instagram post.

"This is most precious. I am glad you found the happy," wrote a commenter.

"So happy Darla is doing well. My niece gave birth to twins. They were 5 1/2 weeks premature. Both on feeding tubes and oxygen. In ICU for a month. They are now 6 months and doing well. God does work miracles. So happy for you and your family," added another.

"Jasmine thank you for sharing this with us today I’m really struggling to find my way. I’m so happy your daughter is now strong healthy and thriving," shared a different person.

"What a beautiful message. Thank you for the important reminder," commented a fan.

Jasmine Roth Explained Her Mantra of 'Build Your Happy'

In an exclusive interview with Parade in November 2025, Roth discussed her mantra of "Build Your Happy." She stated that she believes everyone is "striving to be happy." However, that exact type of happiness "is probably unrealistic.” She said rather than trying to achieve an unrealistic goal, she thinks it's better to appreciate the small moments.

“So when we can frame it in the idea of small moments, small celebrations, miniscule milestones, if you will, it really helps with that happiness because you’re suddenly creating incremental happiness instead of yearning and striving for this unrealistic, just happiness that would be a destination that doesn’t exist,” said Roth to Parade.

There is plenty to argue about among fans of Survivor's "new era," from season rankings to favorite moves. One fairly-consensus opinion, however: Dee Valladares is the most dominant winner among them.

Indeed, at a time when the hit CBS reality series was making major modifications to the game under the gudiance of creating "dangerous fun," on paper, it should be near impossible to maintain control. But Dee did so for the majority of the game, as part of a foursome established in the early days of her starting tribe. Eventually, like all good alliances, things hit a breaking point, as Drew Basile and Austin Li Coon chose to target their fellow Reba, Julie Alley. And so Dee decided she'd rather go toe-to-toe with one of her number ones, secretly alerting to play her idol. The result: A shocking blindside and the elimination of Emily Flippen (who Dee will be playing with once more on the upcoming Survivor 50).

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But Dee was adamant not to take her foot off the pedal. As Drew and Austin continued to target Julie, she was helping the majority put Drew's fate in jeopardy. The only thing complicating matters: Her feelings for Austin. Feeling self-admittedly "smitten" in the moment, Dee faced a classic "head vs. heart" conundrum. Tip Austin off about Drew's blindside, the way he did about the Julie vote? Or make that favor unrequited, and leave him in the dark. Ultimately, she chose the latter, a pivotal move putting her in pole position to take home the win.

And it almost didn't happen.

"I'll be honest. There was a moment where I thought about telling Austin, because of the emotions in me," the 28-year-old tells Parade exclusively. "He just told me about Emily the vote before, and how can I not do the same thing to him and screw him over?"

With CBS airing the Drew blindside as part of its "Road to 50" series, read on for our full interview with Dee, where she gets into how she did indeed screw Austin over, and why she's bringing a "more fiery" version of herself into Survivor 50.

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Before we get into this episode, I want to get into the massive move you pull off last episode. At the eleventh hour, you tipped Julie off to play her idol to send Emily out with a single vote. How did you end up pulling that off, especially without anyone linking you to it?
The vibe at camp was awkward. You know something's going on when people aren't talking to you. And I was given the news of Julie right before Tribal Council, so we were getting babysat, obviously. And I think on Survivor, I will say this to any future player. You can't control the game. But there will be opportunities that rise that you absolutely need to freaking grab and not think about the consequences afterwards, because if you think about the consequences afterwards, you're done.

So in the moment when I was told that it was Julie, I thought to myself, "Oh my God." It just didn't sit right with me. And also, I had so much information that this is my moment to cement myself moving forward. Because the Reba Four, we've been playing such a dominant game, and we've all been playing such a similar game. So it's not just how can I cement myself moving forward, but also how can I protect an ally? And I think in that moment, it really served me.

I re-watched the episodes this morning, and I think it really helped that I cared for Julie as an individual, as a human standpoint, aside from the game. I wanted to see her succeed, her and Austin, it didn't matter who. Even if I didn't win, I wanted one of them to win. And I think it's very rare to find that on Survivor. So in that moment, I was just praying. I'm like, "Oh my God, I need Julie on my own." And as soon as, I think it was Austin that was babysitting us, he walked away. And this was right before Tribal, when the producers say, "On ice, you can't talk." I'm like, "This cannot happen to me right now. I need to tell Julie."

And someone walked away from us. Whether it was Emily or Austin, I don't remember. And Julie and I were alone, and that's when you see us sitting down at camp. And I said, "Hey, it's you tonight. And in that moment, my heart was in a place where it shouldn't be. Because I'm like, "Is this going to work? Is she going to be okay with it? What is she going to do?" Because now I'm giving her the entire power. "Is she going to be okay with this? Is she going to make it work?" I'm putting all my eggs on Julie. So it's a very scary moment. And you can feel the tension with not just the tribe, but even the producers running around trying to capture everything right before Tribal. You feel the tension in the air with production. Because they can't call "on ice" right now; some game moves are happening! But it's scary. It's like one of the scariest moments ever.

This episode, we see you put on your best acting face to not give away that you told Julie to play her idol. Were there any specific points where you thought you would be found out?
100%. You can never be too sure on Survivor, and you just gotta go with it. There was a part of me that was thinking to myself, "Oh my God, I'm not that good of a liar. So for sure, people have to catch onto this. But either way, I'm going to take this to my grave because I'm playing a game." So the risk of it working was way better than the risk of it not working. So I'd rather try and look stupid than to not have tried at all. And that was the moment that I was like, "I just gotta go with it. And if I mess up, I mess up."

Because you can even see, in the episode, Drew was like, "You didn't tell her?" And I was just like, "No! Julie's so smart, she obviously caught on." And it was fun to watch, because you can tell that we're all just trying to get by every day, all just trying to play the game. And even though we're at the Final Six, we're still learning the game. There are still so many things that we're learning. And as newbies, first-time players, you're not necessarily thinking about the outside world. You're truly indulged in the mold. I think that's special as first-time players.

We see Julie, Jake and Katurah all decide on gunning for Drew separately. Did you also come into the Final Six wanting to get rid of Drew? Or was this something you more so rolled with once it was brought to you?
I, without talking to anyone, wanted Drew to go. Because I knew in the Reba four, Drew was closest to Austin, and he also had a relationship with Julie. And he's a great speaker. I didn't really know that the jury wasn't too fond of him. So I did want him to go. But I will be honest, it came very easy when I heard other people wanted him gone! [Laughs.] And that's when you see Katurah and I doing the, "3, 2, 1, Drew!" I think everyone in that moment wanted to also make a big move. And it was good for me, because I made my big move the vote before, with voting Emily off. And it just worked out, because when I heard that, oh yeah, of course, I'll vote with you! So it just kind of planned out the way that I wanted it.

You had an easy time saying Drew's name, but Austin certainly did not when he won reward. Were you surprised you and Katurah got picked to go on the picnic?
First of all, I don't remember if we knew we were going on a helicopter. But as soon as I heard "helicopter," I even forgot about the game. [Laughs.] I was like, "Holy crap. We're in a helicopter in Fiji!. We're actually not even playing the game anymore." And then when he chose Katurah, I was like, "Hell yeah!" Because that leaves Julie behind. She's my other main ally. Whatever happens at camp, she'll let me know.

So it was great because I could truly enjoy the moment of being on the helicopter and the reward knowing that camp is settled. No matter what happens, Julie will give me the heads up. And then if something happens on my end, I'll give her the heads up too. But it was awesome because while we were on the helicopter ride, we were being given a true tour. I'm sure it costs a lot of money if you wanted to do that. We saw the islands where it was like, "Oh, this is where this person played. This is this challenge." And you just couldn't believe it. And we landed on a private island. How much people pay to do that?! That's insane. It felt really special looking back on it. And then three times we flew over camp. I thought that was funny. That was the funniest moment ever. [Laughs.] It was savage.

Dee Valladares (L) and Austin Li Coon (R) hold hands during a helicopter reward in 'Survivor 45'

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Well, it might have been helped by the fact that you were there with some very welcome company. Your relationship with Austin had been mentioned in the past couple of episodes. But we see the two of you holding hands in the helicopter. And there's an entire sequence of the two of you talking about one another, where you admit you're a little "smitten" with him. Talk to me about your feelings towards him at that point, and did they change at all based on that afternoon?
I wouldn't say that my feelings changed after he chose me, because they were already there prior. So even if he hadn't chosen me, I would have understood that it was a game move. Because we were already connected, we knew that we got each other's back. However, after he chose me for the reward, there were feelings of guilt. Because I knew that Drew's name was kind of brewing. And when we get back to camp, oh my God, we just went through such a special experience. And now I'm gonna screw you over.

So this is why I love confessionals, because you talk things through, and it's kind of like a therapy session. And there was a moment that I thought about telling him, I'll be honest. There was a moment where I thought about telling Austin, because of the emotions in me. He just told me about Emily the vote before, and how can I not do the same thing to him and screw him over? Until I truly sat with myself, and in a confessional, I was just like, "Why am I here? I'm here because of my family. And, as much as I'm connected to Austin, as much as I'm connected to Julie, Drew, I just met them 20 days ago." And as much as I truly do love them, I love my family more. And I'm even here because of my family and all the sacrifices they made, leaving a communist country to leave everything behind. How can I mess that up just because of my feelings of guilt or my emotions for a man?

So it was very hard. I cried at night. But at the same time, I knew that someone like Austin would understand the gameplay. So that really made me feel better. And he is just so emotionally intelligent. Even if, let's say he wouldn't have told me about Julie, I also would have understood. So I think there were, yes, feelings of guilt. But also a lot of acceptance and understanding that, hey, we're playing a game, and I know you're not doing this to screw me over personally. You're just doing it to forward yourself in the game. It's not an "F.U.," but it's like, "I gotta do what's best for me," you know?

The edit creates climacticism going into Tribal Council about whether or not Austin would play his amulet idol on Drew. When he stood up, did you think he was going to use it on himself?
I wasn't surprised he played the amulet, because that was the last time he could play the amulet. But of course, you can never be too certain. And there was a part of me that was like, "He must have caught my bluff, and he could play it for Drew." But even then, in that moment, I'm like, "Alright, let's say he plays it for Drew. At least I knew I was safe." Julie, would go home but I knew I was safe. But yeah, I was s—ting my pants for sure when he stood up, I'm like, "Oh my God, he caught my bluff. This is crazy. Julie's gonna go home."

When Drew stands up to go, the jury points out how mad he is. What were you able to gauge from his reaction considering, arguably, of the four people who voted for him, you betrayed him the most?
As soon as he saw the first vote, I think he knew. I think there was a moment where he immediately grabbed his bags before the rest of the votes were read. But yes, I definitely betrayed him. But I think that the thing with Drew too, he had more of a killer instinct than Julie and Austin did, and I felt that. I felt if Drew was going to betray someone, yes, he was going to for Julie. But at any moment, he could also betray me. I knew for a fact he wouldn't betray Austin, but I didn't know that he wouldn't betray me. And even though there's that little 5% of uncertainty, that 5%, I gotta go with my gut. So it's kind of like "I gotta get you before you get me." And yes, I betrayed him, but it had to be done.

Finally, what's one similarity and one difference between the Dee we saw in this episode of Survivor 45 and the Dee we're going to see in Survivor 50?
I think the Dee going into 50 is more certain of herself and more fiery. I would say that I think she knows, for the first time, you're on a TV show. And people ask me all the time, "Should I go on Survivor?" And I always tell them, "Are you confident in yourself? Do you know who you are? If you think you are who you are, then okay, go on the show." But it will destroy you, if you don't know who you are, because of the fandom coming for you. They'll love you one day; they'll hate you the next. So this is a Dee that does not care about what people think.

The same Dee that loves to have fun is back no matter what. And I know that this is still season 50. But even while I was getting interviewed, I was just like, "I promise you, I'm gonna have fun. I will do whatever it takes to make sure fans have fun." Fans come first. So it's just a Dee that likes to have fun and is very unserious.

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Linda Perry is about to release a cover of one of her own songs, and fans already can't wait.

The 4 Non Blondes songstress announced this week that she will be recording her own version of "Beautiful" 24 years after Christina Aguilera released the iconic track back in 2002.

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Perry, who wrote the power ballad and gave it to Aguilera, took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse at the cover art for her new version of "Beautiful," sharing that it "feels strange covering your own song."

Aguilera, 45, released "Beautiful" as part of her 2002 album Stripped, and the song would go on to win her Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. Perry's songwriting also earned "Beautiful" a nomination in the Song of the Year category that year.

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"The heartfelt performance Christina Aguilera delivered will forever remain timeless and powerful," Perry, 60, wrote in her Instagram caption. "So the question remains...How do you cover your own song when you already consider it perfect?"

But Perry's fans insist that Perry's recording of the beloved song is bound to be "beautiful" in its own way.

"This is gonna be so special" one of her followers gushed under the post.

"I’m psyched to hear the whole version by the woman who wrote it!" one user expressed in the comments, while another added, "This song was born to come out of your mouth."

"That cover art itself is beautiful❤️" someone else pointed out.

One fan declared "Beautiful" to be "One of the best songs ever," while another called Perry's forthcoming version "what the world needs."

"Cannot wait 🥹💕" one commenter wrote.

Another added, "What a full circle moment."

Related: '90s Singer-Songwriter Sarah McLachlan Still Sounds 'Heavenly' Performing This 'Iconic' Track

As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, the Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) has released another update. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Fox News reported that polygraph tests were being conducted today.

"Fox News has learned polygraph tests are being conducted today at the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities did not confirm the tests are tied to the Guthrie case, but instead promised an update is "coming soon," read a message on X posted by the official Fox News account.

Many social media users took this to mean that the Guthrie family were the ones being polygraphed, though there is no evidence that supports this theory.

A short while later, Fox News' Michael Ruiz shared the latest update from PCSD.

"Investigators are currently analyzing biological evidence found at Nancy Guthrie’s residence. DNA profiles are currently under lab analysis. The number of profiles, and other related details remain part of the active investigation. No further information will be released at this time," read part of the update.

The department also acknowledged that it had received questions about the aforementioned polygraph tests.

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"PCSD has received various requests for confirmation of various topics including working with Mexican authorities, utilizing polygraph tests, specific video surveillance requests, financial analysis, etc. PCSD is not confirming or releasing any details regarding those topics at this time," the department said.

Meanwhile, NBC's Matt Finn said that Sheriff Nanos told him that there were polygraphs being conducted today, but they were for "new hires." And NewsNation's Brian Entin received information that contradicts Finn.

"I’ve learned polygraphs have been performed to clear people in the Nancy Guthrie case," Entin wrote on X.

Reports of polygraphs being administered come two days after Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos publicly stated that the Guthrie family (Savannah Guthrie, Annie Guthrie, and Camron Guthrie) along with their spouses had all been cleared in the case.

Nanos' comments were made just one day after he said that no one had been ruled out. For this reason, it seems, Nanos' statement about the family being cleared received quite a bit of pushback.

Retired FBI agent Jonathan Gilliam said that he feels that Nanos made the statement based on emotion rather than fact.

Clearing the Guthrie family (or anyone else for that matter) before the actually case is solved is an emotional statement by the Pima County Sheriff, not a statement of fact. #TruthHasArrived#SheepNoMore#NancyGuthrieCase @WillCainShow pic.twitter.com/aLJqsBBY4D

— Jonathan T Gilliam (@JGilliam_SEAL) February 17, 2026

“I think when we look at the statements [that the] sheriff made, and the fact that he’s saying they’re cleared, that sounds to me like an emotional statement from the sheriff. Or a personal statement that he’s making, not one that is based in facts because unless they know who was in that home, which we don’t know if they know that, unless they have all of their timelines where they were—and they know for fact that nobody hired anyone to do something, there’s no way to absolutely clear them,” Gilliam said on The Will Cain Show.

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The search for Nancy Guthrie took another dramatic turn this week—but authorities say the latest development does not connect a nearby Arizona family to her disappearance.

A SWAT team executed two search warrants Friday, February 13 at a home located roughly two miles from the missing 84-year-old’s residence in Tucson. Two individuals were removed from the property while law enforcement searched the house for hours.

According to attorney Chris Scileppi, his client Luke Daley—who had been accused online of being a suspect—has no connection to Guthrie’s disappearance. Daley and his mother were detained during the search but were not arrested.

Scileppi told TMZ on Wednesday, February 18 that Daley has “no link whatsoever to Nancy” and no information related to her alleged kidnapping. He added, “Like the entire Tucson community, both Mr. Daley and his mother are hopeful that Nancy will be returned to her family unharmed.“

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The Pima County Sheriff’s Office previously said the warrant was based on a lead. No arrests have been announced in connection with the raid or Nancy, who has been missing since February 1.

Meanwhile, speculation about Guthrie’s family has also been addressed. Sheriff Chris Nanos released a statement clearing Savannah Guthrie and her siblings—Annie and Camron Guthrie—along with their spouses. “To be clear…the Guthrie family—to include all siblings and spouses—has been cleared as possible suspects in this case. The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case,” Nanos said.

“To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel. The Guthrie family are victims plain and simple…please, I’m begging you the media to honor your profession and report with some sense of compassion and professionalism.”

As the search enters its third week, Savannah’s Today colleagues showed solidarity on air earlier on Wednesday, wearing yellow ribbons while the studio filled with yellow flowers.

I don't think there's anyone on the planet who would say making a grilled cheese is hard, but I also never thought we'd see robots controlled by AI doing kungfu and yet here we are. To at least try to understand why someone could possibly argue that making one of the simplest sandwiches to ever exist is an arduous task, let's look at what it actually takes to make a good one. For starters, perhaps the most important ingredient for any grilled cheese is the quality of the bread. And while there are several schools of thought on which style is best, personally, it's got to be sourdough. 

Secondly, you could keep things simple and stick with one kind of cheese, but to craft a grilled cheese that'll make you literally levitate, a blend is always the way to go. Outside of that, lots of butter on the bread (or mayo if you prefer), and there's really nothing else to it. What it really comes down to is taking the time to respect the ingredients you've chosen—even if they are just bread, cheese and butter. Bread takes time to reach that gloriously crispy, golden-brown stage, and cheese needs ample time to melt. It's a sandwich you shouldn't rush, regardless of how hungry you are. 

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Crofton Microwave Grilled Cheese Maker, $14.99 at Aldi

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That said, if you are feeling just a bit impatient, then you'll love this game-changing find from Aldi that promises to make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich in record time—no additional patience necessary. The budget-conscious retailer just dropped the Crofton Microwave Grilled Cheese Maker in stores, and honestly, it might just change the way we make the famous sandwich for good. At just $15, we're sure this grilled cheese game-changer won't be around for long. 

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Despite its unassuming appearance, the gadget works by enclosing your sandwich like a panini press in a microwave-safe shell. Simply place one slice of bread on the bottom grate, layer on your cheese, place the second slice of bread on top, close the lid, and microwave until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty. It's really that simple! According to shoppers who have tried similar products, it works best if you liberally butter the bread and don't overfill your sandwich. 

It might require a little trial and error to get the hang of how it works, but at least you'll have lots of tasty R&D to work through. Although this might not be the best gadget to gift your friend whose a stickler for a grilled cheese made to their strict specifications, it's a great find to have in your back pocket for when you're too lazy to stand over the stove waiting for the perfect millisecond to flip your precious cheese toastie. So is making a grilled cheese hard? Objectively, no. But there's nothing like a time saver to make the task just a little bit easier.

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In a little over a month, fans all around the world will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana.

The popular Disney sitcom followed Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), a teenage girl living a double life as the famous pop star Hannah Montana, as she tried to balance being a normal girl with her secret identity. The show aired from 2006 to January 2011, and ran for four seasons. Other cast members included Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso and Moisés Arias.

On March 24, 2006, Hannah Montana aired its pilot episode on Disney Channel, and has since become a massive pop culture phenomenon that defined Generation Z. This March, in honor of its 20th Anniversary, Disney+ will be celebrating this milestone by premiering an in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus by Call Her Daddy podcast host, Alex Cooper, along with recreating sets like Hannah's iconic closet and showing never-seen-before footage.

Miley Cyrus performs during her "Best of Both Worlds" tour at Nassau Coliseum on December 27, 2007, in Uniondale, New York.

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After months of Cyrus teasing "something special" to celebrate this milestone, she broke the Internet by finally releasing a teaser for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special on her social media accounts on Tuesday.

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Going back to where it all began. 🖤 The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premieres March 24 on @Disney+. #MileysMemories

♬ original sound - Miley Cyrus

Along with many fans reacting to this announcement, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus' father in real life and on Hannah Montana, took to X on Wednesday to share and react to the news.

"Sweet niblets!" he wrote in his caption, along with the video of the official teaser. "Robbie Ray's still the proudest dad in the world."

Sweet niblets!

The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premieres March 24 on @DisneyPlus!

Robbie Ray's still the proudest dad in the world. pic.twitter.com/KRNJgVNh55

— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) February 18, 2026

Despite working together, the two have had a complicated relationship. The "Flowers" hitmaker was really close to her father during the Hannah Montana era back in the late 2000s, but had periods of estrangement following her parents' divorce in 2022, where Miley and many of her sisters did not speak to their father for years. As of last year, the "Wrecking Ball" singer confirmed to the New York Times that they are on speaking terms and healing from their past public conflicts.

"As I’ve gotten older, I’m respecting my parents as individuals instead of as parents — because my mom really loved my dad for her whole life, and I think being married to someone in the music industry and not being a part of it is obviously really hard. And so I think I took on some of my mom’s hurt as my own because it hurt her more than it hurt me as an adult, and so I owned a lot of her pain," Miley Cyrus answered in the Q&A. "But now that my mom is so in love with my stepdad, who I completely adore, and now that my dad, I see him finding happiness, too — I can love them both as individuals instead of as a parental pairing. I’m being an adult about it."

Billy Ray Cyrus, singer/actress Miley Cyrus and family arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere "Hannah Montana: The Movie" at the El Capitan Theatre on April 2, 2009, in Hollywood, California.

After Hannah Montana ended, Miley Cyrus became a huge pop star, releasing successful studio albums and hit songs, including "Party in the U.S.A," "Wrecking Ball," "We Can't Stop" and "Flowers," which won Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Meanwhile, Billy Ray Cyrus was a popular country singer in the 1990s, best known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart."

The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special will air on Disney+ on March 24. All episodes of Hannah Montana are available on Disney+.

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After a long week, there's nothing I love more than stepping outside to just breathe, relax and enjoy my backyard (weather permitting, of course). Spring 2026 is all about creating an outdoor oasis, and sometimes all it takes is a small touch to transform a static yard into a soothing, engaging retreat. Imagine a little movement, a pop of color and gentle motion that makes your garden feel alive. Now, that backyard upgrade you've been looking for is at Costco.

The hand-painted outdoor wind spinner is a standout Costco find that's already getting fans excited. This 23-inch tall, two-tone metal spinner from Stylecraft isn't just decorative—it's a kinetic piece of art for your outdoor oasis.

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With hammered metal blades layered in copper, silver and brass finishes, it catches the light beautifully as it twirls in even the slightest breeze. And because it's built with a superior ball-bearing mechanism, it spins effortlessly, creating a meditative, almost hypnotic motion that's perfect for a peaceful backyard escape.

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User @costconewdeals shows off this outdoor wind spinner that's both gorgeous and practical. The dynamic movement and reflective metal surfaces can help deter small pests like squirrels and keep birds at bay, all while remaining humane and stylish. It's anchored with a sturdy three-prong stake, making it stable even in winds up to 35 mph, so you don't have to worry about it toppling over during a gusty spring day.

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Perfect for gardens, patios or balconies, this Costco find transforms ordinary spaces into areas that feel intentional and alive. Its gentle, low-hum spinning motion has a surprisingly relaxing effect—many owners describe it as almost therapeutic, a small piece of calm you can add to your spring 2026 backyard routine.

At $54.99, it's an affordable way to inject color, movement and personality into your space. Whether you're looking to refresh your spring 2026 backyard or find a standout piece for your garden, this hand-painted wind spinner makes a memorable gift for yourself or anyone who loves spending time outdoors.

Easy to Use and Perfect for Spring 2026

Setting up is simple. Stake it in your garden, patio or balcony, and watch as the blades catch even the lightest breeze. Each spin creates a calming effect that can turn a plain backyard into a lively outdoor oasis. This spring 2026, a little kinetic art is all you need to elevate your outdoor space and make your backyard feel like your personal retreat.

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If you’re prepping for your annual spring cleaning, then we’ve found an item you’ll love to have ready to roll (literally) in your home. Right now, you can get this rolling dresser for over half off at Walmart. Shoppers said it’s “sturdy and ideal for organizing a compact area.” 

The EDX 7-Drawer Dresser is on sale for $70 in the colors black and white. You’re getting the storage organizer for $60 off, which is a great deal for readers who want to emulate spare, Scandinavian furniture styles for less.  If you want something slightly smaller, you can also choose either the black or white 5-drawer dresser for $56. 

EDX 7-Drawer Dresser, $70 (was $130) at Walmart

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The wooden dresser has a sleek design, featuring metal slides that smoothly glide each drawer out and four wheels that move around effortlessly. There are also two brakes to keep it in place when needed. 

You can use it in any room in your home to reduce clutter. Organize items in your kitchen, office, or bathroom. Measuring 19 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 34 inches high, the 7-drawer dresser is easy to fit anywhere. Each drawer is 15 inches long and 13 inches wide, allowing you to fit plenty of items inside. It provides ample storage for clothes, toys, toiletries, and more. You can also place items like floral arrangements or artwork on top of the dresser. 

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The dresser can hold any collection of items you have. Shoppers stored makeup, art supplies, LEGOs, and nail polish inside. It’s a great gift for crafters, as hobbies like knitting, embroidery, and more are becoming increasingly popular. Its small size also makes it ideal for dorms and apartments. 

Though it’s “easy to put together,” according to shoppers, it’s a bit time-consuming to assemble. However, they appreciated the high quality and low cost of the dresser when compared with other retailers selling similar items. 

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Don’t miss out on this amazing sale. Snag the EDX 7-Drawer Dresser for $70 now at Walmart. 

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As spring nears, the transition from chilly mornings to pleasantly warm afternoons makes layering essential. One versatile piece that fits right in with this season is the ultra cozy IPMQ Striped Button Up Cardigan available on Amazon. 

It’s now priced at a delightful $15 — 63% off its original price of $40. This cardigan is not only a steal, but a staple for any wardrobe.

IPMQ Striped Button Up Cardigan, From $15 (was $40) at Amazon

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This lightweight cardigan is made from 50% rayon, 28% PBT, and 22% nylon, ensuring it is soft, breathable, and skin-friendly. These qualities make it ideal for the fluctuating temperatures of spring, fall, and mild winter days. It features a rolled-edge neckline that elevates your look,  and it’s ideal for those seeking comfort without compromising on fashion.

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The cardigan comes in seven different colors, including a fresh spring green option and neutrals like beige and brown, allowing you to mix and match it effortlessly with your favorite outfits. Whether you're dressing up for a casual day out, attending a lunch with friends, or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, this cardigan fits the bill. Its versatility is a standout feature; it can be worn as a standalone top or as an outer layer over lighter pieces.

With long sleeves and an open front, this loose-knit cardigan creates a relaxed, casual look. Ideal for layering over jeans, skirts, or even workout attire, it can be styled in countless ways. Whether you pair it with a fitted skirt for work, a flowy dress for a laid-back brunch, or throw it on over leggings for a movie night at home, the options are limitless.

IPMQ Striped Button Up Cardigan, From $15 (was $40) at Amazon

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For busy individuals, the care instructions are straightforward. Simply machine-wash the sweater in cold water and hang it to dry. If any wrinkles develop, a quick, low-temperature ironing should smooth them out to ensure you always look polished. Customers love how soft and easy this cute cardigan is, rating it a chic 4.4 stars.

"Fantastic, beautiful, super soft, and it fits great,” one shopper raved. “I couldn't love it more."

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The stylish design and lightweight material of this super soft $15 striped cardigan on Amazon make it a must-have for fashion lovers. Don't miss out on this limited-time deal. Grab yours today and embrace the essence of spring style!

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is acknowledging what the internet has been saying for days—the subject in the Google Nest footage from Nancy Guthrie's front door appears to be wearing a ring under a glove.

In an interview with NBC News, Nanos said that he'd pass the information along to investigators.

"I look at the same photo you look at and I get — I see it,” Nanos said. "I’m going to give that to my team. They’ll look at that. They’ll analyze it and we’ll see. Maybe, maybe it is."

A screen grab from a video shows an armed individual appearing with camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance in Arizona, United States on February 12, 2026.

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"We know he had a gun. We know he had a holster that had some pretty unique characteristics,” Nanos continued. “We can’t quite identify it yet, but that’s being worked on. So naturally, we go to our gun shops everywhere and say: ‘Have you seen this guy? Can you help us identify this weapon? Can you help us identify this holster?'"

Nancy, 84, has been missing since Sunday, Feb. 1. Authorities believe that she may have been abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Arizona.

On Feb. 10, the FBI released images and videos from someone at Nancy's front door the night that she went missing. Though authorities have received thousands of tips since the footage was released, but no arrests have been made—and Nancy's whereabouts are still unknown.

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Can we talk about how wildly annoying itchy skin is? It sounds minor until you're living it. Whether it's dry winter air, allergies, a random reaction to a new detergent, or an ongoing skin condition like eczema, that constant itch can take over your entire mood. You're trying to focus on work, fall asleep, or have a normal conversation, and all you can think about is, "Don't scratch, don't scratch, don't scratch."

And of course, the more you scratch, the worse it gets—redness and irritation that just won't quit. It's such a nuisance because it may not be intense enough for an emergency, but persistent enough to drive you up the wall. I've definitely had moments of standing in front of my bathroom mirror thinking, "Why is my skin like this and how do I make it stop?"

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Magic Molecule Hypochlorous Acid Skin Spray, $11.99 at Target

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When I say I've tried a lot of products to get rid of my itchy skin, I mean a lot. So when I heard about Magic Molecule Hypochlorous Acid Skin Spray, I figured, what's one more attempt at relief? And I was especially heartened by the fact that it's FDA-cleared and safe for all ages (including kids).

Basically, when you're feeling itchy, spray it on the affected area. It's meant to help fight breakouts, irritation and bacteria buildup on the skin. While this stuff doesn't smell great (a little like mild chlorine), that really isn't the point. And I will say that it helps my itches when I need some quick relief (and my daughter, who has eczema, too).

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Over on Target.com, there are predominantly positive reviews of Magic Molecule, though there are certainly some customers who take issue with the scent and say it stings against their sensitive skin. However, many others are thrilled with the way this product performs and say it's "definitely worth trying."

"This product is amazing if you're dealing with acne or overproduction of oil or skin mites like me this is the product," wrote a reviewer. "I have very sensitive skin and I have multiple multiple allergies … so far so good with this stuff. I am going to stock up and keep it in different places—my running bag, swim bag, home and everywhere else I can keep it. Everyone is different of course (I am no exception!), but for most people, you're not gonna be sorry; it's worth its weight in gold!"

With a positive review like that, how can you not give Magic Molecule a spritz to see if it works for you? You may not look at it as a "beauty product" so to speak (it isn't meant to provide a dewy look or anything like that), but it sure is an overall skin helper when you just want to keep things calm and soothed.

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The United States turned 200 years old in 1976 (happy birthday to us!), and as the bicentennial celebrations ramped up that spring and summer, the music scene was in the middle of a seismic shift. February 1976 captured American pop music at a crossroads—disco was exploding onto the mainstream charts, soft rock still had a firm grip on radio and the remnants of early '70s soul were making their last stand before the decade's second half changed everything.

Fifty years later, the songs that climbed the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1976 tell the story of that cultural moment. Some became enduring classics that still get airplay today. Others were brilliant flashes that defined the era before fading into oldies rotation. These were the hits keeping America dancing, driving and falling in love during the winter of the bicentennial year.

Here are six songs that made their mark on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1976.

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Paul Simon: '50 Ways to Leave Your Lover'

Weeks at #1: February 7, 14 and 21

Paul Simon's biggest solo hit owned February 1976 completely, spending all three weeks of the month at number one. The song marked Simon's first chart-topper as a solo artist, having previously reached #1 with Simon & Garfunkel. With its distinctive drum pattern and cleverly rhymed advice for ending a relationship, the track became an instant classic. Lines suggesting you "slip out the back, Jack" and "make a new plan, Stan" entered the cultural lexicon. The song's success proved Simon didn't need Art Garfunkel to dominate the charts; he could do it all on his own with sharp songwriting and an infectious groove.

Donna Summer: 'Love to Love You Baby'

Peak Position: #2

The Queen of Disco made her explosive entrance onto the mainstream charts with this controversial track. Clocking in at nearly 17 minutes in its full version, radio stations played an edited version that still featured Summer's breathy, sensual vocals and what many listeners interpreted as erotic moaning. Some radio stations refused to play it at all, calling it too explicit. The scandal only fueled the song's popularity. In 1995, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named it one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Summer's performance introduced America to a new kind of dance music that would dominate the rest of the decade. "Love to Love You Baby" was producer Giorgio Moroder's breakthrough as well, establishing the electronic disco sound that would influence dance music for decades.

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Hot Chocolate: 'You Sexy Thing'

Peak Position: #3

The British disco-funk group scored their biggest American hit with this sultry track that peaked at number three in February 1976. Lead singer Errol Brown's smooth vocals made "You Sexy Thing" an instant bedroom anthem that somehow remained playful rather than sleazy. The song's enduring appeal is evident in its constant revival—it's been featured in films including "The Full Monty," "Boogie Nights," "Reservoir Dogs" and "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo." The track charted again in 1987 and 1997 after those movie placements, proving that some songs are genuinely timeless. Its opening lines remain instantly recognizable nearly 50 years later.

Rhythm Heritage: 'Theme from S.W.A.T.'

Peak Position: #2

An instrumental track making it to #2 on the Hot 100 might seem unusual, but the theme from the hit TV series "S.W.A.T." had everything going for it in early 1976. The show about an elite Los Angeles police tactical unit was a ratings powerhouse, and the funky, bass-heavy theme music was impossible to resist. Rhythm Heritage, a studio group assembled specifically for instrumental covers, turned the TV theme into a dancefloor filler. The track earned them a Grammy nomination and proved that television themes could be just as powerful as original pop songs. You can still hear updated versions of the theme on the current CBS series "S.W.A.T."

The Miracles: 'Love Machine (Part 1)'

Peak Position: #5

Smokey Robinson had left The Miracles five years earlier, but the group proved they didn't need their legendary founder to craft hits. "Love Machine" became one of their biggest successes, reaching #5 and introducing a more funk-influenced sound than their Motown classics from the '60s. The song's mechanized, almost robotic concept of romance felt perfectly timed for the disco era. Lead singer Billy Griffin stepped confidently into Robinson's formidable shoes, delivering a performance that helped the track become one of 1976's most memorable dance hits.

The O'Jays: 'I Love Music (Part 1)'

Peak Position: #6

The Philadelphia soul legends delivered another chart smash with this celebration of music itself. Coming off their massive hit "Love Train" a few years earlier, The O'Jays remained one of the most consistent hitmakers of the era. "I Love Music" captured the pure joy of disco's promise—music as an escape, as a reason to gather and as the solution to life's problems. The Gamble and Huff production gave the track that signature Philadelphia International Records sound: lush strings, propulsive bass and vocals that could move from smooth to powerful in a heartbeat. The song became an anthem for the disco movement and remains a staple of '70s compilations.

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Love Is Blind Season 10 returned to Netflix this month and 32 men and women were hoping to find their soul mate without ever seeing their face. While not everyone fell in love, there were seven couples who left the pods engaged. Relationships are always tested once the couples return to the real world, but fans have to wait until the finale to see who actually says yes at the altar.

A recent post on Instagram from reality TV blogger Reality Steve shared who allegedly takes the plunge and who walks away. However, Parade hasn't independently confirmed these claims.

WARNING: Major potential spoilers for Love Is Blind Season 10 below!

Jessica and Chris

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For viewers who watched episodes 7 through 9 that premiered on Wednesday, February 18, it’s clear that Jessica Barrett and Chris Fusco don’t make it to the altar. In fact, they don’t even make it to their wedding day.

In episode 8, Chris asked Jessica if she thought the two had a “good physical connection.” She said that she thought they did, but it was clear that Chris wasn’t on the same page. He admitted that he thought their bond was “real,” but Jessica wasn’t the type of woman he typically dated.

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“Didn’t know what you looked like,” Chris began. “And for me, just to be totally honest, and without sounding like a f--king d--khead, in the normal world, I date people who f--king do like Crossfit and s--t.”

He added that it was “hard” for him to be “into it” when they were having intimate moments. Jessica, who quickly pointed out that she was “very upfront” about her workout routine from the very beginning, decided to call things off and went home the same night.

Brittany and Devo

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Despite neither of them being the other’s type, Brittany Wicker and Devo Anderson were more than happy with their decision to get engaged at the reveal. However, it wasn’t long before they hit a rough patch.

While on the couples’ trip to Cabo, they discovered that they’re lacking a physical connection. They seemed to move past the issue, but after they moved in together Brittany admitted that she didn’t feel as close to Devo after leaving the pods.

While fans won’t know for sure if Devo and Brittany officially tie the knot until the finale on March 4, Reality Steve alleged that they called it quits before their wedding day.

Emma and Mike

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Even though Emma Betsinger and Mike Gibney seemed to connect quickly in the pods, there was one major difference in what they saw in their futures. Mike said that he definitely wanted children, but Emma was leaning toward a kid-free lifestyle.

Emma was born with birthmarks that had a high chance of becoming cancerous. This led her to having over 10 surgeries before she was 7 years old to have them removed. Because she was adopted, Emma doesn’t know anything about her biological parents’ medical history and she was worried she might pass down unknown hereditary complications.

When they returned to the real world, Mike made it clear that he would never want Emma to change her mind on motherhood for him. However, it was becoming more evident that he was ready for a family and Emma wasn’t ready to make a decision. This seems like quite a big hurdle to overcome, and according to Reality Steve, Emma and Mike decide to go their separate ways at the altar.

Christine and Vic

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Vic St. John and Christine Hamilton were the first couple to get engaged in Love Is Blind Season 10, and it wasn’t a surprise. The two hit it off right away in the pods and they bonded over their love of community outreach and music.

While the six other couples headed to Cabo for the couples’ trip, Christine and Vic opted for a trip to Malibu with just the two of them. Their relationship only got sweeter over the next few episodes, and fans loved watching them grow closer. It seems obvious that these two are definitely in it for the long haul, and Reality Steve claimed that they’re indeed married. However, viewers will have to wait and see for themselves during the finale.

Bri and Connor

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It didn’t take long for Connor Spies to decide that Bri McNees was his No. 1 while they were in the pods, and she soon felt the same way. They had an easy banter and they bonded over the fact that their dads coached their childhood sports teams along with their love of sports in general. Things got a little rocky when they were in Mexico and Bri admitted that she didn’t feel like she got any closure with some of her other connections in the pods, but they were back on strong ground when they returned to Ohio.

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However, it didn’t slip past Bri that the house Connor bought two years prior still had its Christmas tree up months later and there was a beer keg in the garage. The two seemingly moved past it, but after Chris and Jessica split, he slid into her DMs. When the cast later met up for a night out, Chris bluntly told Bri that Connor was too “submissive” for her.

The teaser for the next few episodes make it seem like Connor and Bri have ultimately found their person, but Reality Steve claimed that they don’t take that final step, and instead, break up at the altar.

Ashley and Alex

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Viewers saw Alex Henderson repeatedly say that he’s typically attracted to brunettes with brown eyes, and even though Ashley Carpenter is blonde with blue eyes, they both seemed thrilled at their reveal. However, after returning to their lives in Ohio, Ashley discovered that Alex might still be in contact with an ex, and she’s not comfortable with it.

The teaser for the upcoming episodes featured Alex telling Ashley that he felt “attacked” by her comments which hints that there might be trouble in paradise for the couple. Reality Steve reported that the two aren’t married, but whether or not it was a mutual decision or if it happened before their wedding day remains to be seen. Fans will have to wait and see how it all pans out during the finale.

Amber and Jordan

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Jordan Faeth and Amber Morrison have been one of the strongest couples this season. Viewers have watched them bond in the pods, laugh in Cabo and continue to keep the romance alive even after returning to their shared space in Ohio.

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One of Amber’s biggest concerns going into Love Is Blind was finding someone who was more than happy to marry someone with a child. Amber has a young daughter from a previous relationship, and even though Jordan admitted he had never dated someone with a kid, he was ready to step up to the plate.

The two seemed like they were a sure bet on getting married during the finale. While Reality Steve reported that they did each say yes at the altar, they have since gone their separate ways. Of course, fans won’t know all of the details for sure until episode 12 premieres on March 4.

If you’ve been comfortably doomscrolling, chances are you’ve encountered a TikTok or an Instagram reel with background music featuring a melancholic harpsichord and an equally haunted singer. Used everything from videos about cats and heartbreaking sports losses to wedding photos; the music has resonated with social media users looking for a medieval-sounding, atmospheric tune…

…except it’s not a forgotten tune from Vivaldi or Pachelbel from the Baroque period. It’s actually a song called “Golden Brown” from the 1980s, made by one of the UK’s earliest punk bands: The Stranglers.

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♬ Golden Brown (Slowed Down Version) - The Stranglers

The Stranglers formed in 1974, with drummer Jet Black, bassist Jean-Jacques Burnell, keyboardist Hans Wärmling (who left after a year, replaced by Dave Greenfield) and vocalist/guitarist Hugh Cornwell.

The group released their first three albums within a 13-month period—Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes, and Black and White—that the British record-buying public embraced. Songs like “Peaches,” “Something Better Change,” and “No More Heroes” were Top 10 hits, despite the band often embracing sexist and racist innuendos as a way to provoke a reaction.

The Stranglers never confined themselves to a single sound, and when it came time to release 1981’s La folie, they were deep in their experimental phase—and, apparently, their substance addiction.

Origin Of The Stranglers' 'Golden Brown'

The song’s opening lyrics go: “Golden brown, texture like sun/ Lays me down, with my mind she runs  / Throughout the night / No need to fight / Never a frown with golden brown.”

The song had long been rumored to be about heroin use. The Stranglers spent years skirting around when asked to clarify, but in 2001, Cornwell admitted it was about his Mediterranean girlfriend and his fondness for the drug.

“Golden Brown works on two levels,” he told Jim Drury in The Stranglers Song By Song, per Mojo. “It’s about heroin and also about a girl... both provided me with pleasurable times.”

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Although La folie was released in late 1981, “Golden Brown” wasn’t released as a single until January 1982. “We actually forced the label [EMI] to release it. We had a clause in our contract which could invoke that demand,” Jean-Jacques Burnell told Mojo. “They put it out in January expecting it to drown in the New Year tsunami, and when it was a huge hit, they wanted more of the same.”

“Golden Brown” went to No. 2 on the UK Singles Charts, and would have likely gone to No. 1 if not for The Jam’s “Town Called Malice” occupying the top spot.

But, the song got a second life in 2025—even going Platinum for the second time—all thanks to TikTok.

The Source of ‘Golden Brown’s Streaming Success

As of February 2026, the original version of the Stranglers’ “Golden Brown” has over 490.6 million streams. Two additional versions—the “Slowed Down” and “Sped Up”—have 78.3 and 7.6 million streams, respectively, bringing the total to more than 576,000,000 streams.

Music Ally Pro, a global knowledge and skills company that publishes daily news, insights, and reports on the changing face of the music industry, noted an uptick in streams for “Golden Brown” in February 2025. Still, the song really took off in May.

“Streams had risen 40% month on month, and a 400% increase year on year,” they reported, noting that it was all powered by TikTok adopting the song for #medievaltiktok and #castlecore videos.

As the song gained traction beyond the Renn Faire crowd, “Golden Brown” entered the UK Spotify Top 200 for the first time in June and August 2025. It went Platinum for the second time in July, “a direct result of its popularity driven by these trends,” according to Music Ally Pro.

As is often the case with TikTok, users didn’t use the song in its original version: they slowed it down, transforming Cornwell’s vocals into a ghostly low bellow set against a sorrowful harpsichord. The sudden success prompted Rhino Records to release the official “Golden Brown (Slowed Down Version).”

Both Burnell and Cornwell struggled with heroin addiction for years. “Jet [Black, drummer] and Dave [Greenfield, keyboards] quit heroin after a week, but me and Hugh continued,” Burnell told Mojo. Burnell realized that he had to get clean after one day when he looked in the mirror and saw “nothing left of me.”

Cornwell’s recovery wasn’t so voluntary: he busted during a routine police search in 1980, and served five weeks in prison. “That was the end of The Stranglers and heroin. It was nothing romantic,” said Brunell.

Brunell remains the last original member performing with The Stranglers. Hugh Cornwell left The Stranglers in 1990 and continues to record and perform as a solo artist. Dave Greenfield died in May 2020 at age 71, after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Drummer Jet Black played his last show with the band in 2015, before retiring in 2018; he died in 2022 at the age of 84.

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Nothing feels better than lying down in fresh, new bedding. It’s even better when you get it on sale. Right now, you can get this quilted comforter set for 40% off at Macy’s. Shoppers called it “the perfect mix of comfort and style.”

Originally $90, the 510 Design Phoebe Diamond Quilted 3-Piece Comforter Set is on sale starting at just $54 right now. You’re getting the bedding for nearly $40 off, which is a great deal. The comforter set comes in five colors: light brown, light gray, sage, ivory, and blush. The neutrals and pastels can complement a variety of bedroom styles. 

510 Design Phoebe Diamond Quilted 3-Piece Comforter Set, $54 (was $90) at Macy’s

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This “beautiful” three-piece comforter set features a quilted design with ruffled edges. It includes a 100% premium polyester filling, with a medium weight. The pre-washed microfibers make it super “soft,” according to shoppers. It’s machine-washable, making cleaning easy. It’s also lightweight, so even people prone to nighttime sweating found it breathable. 

The comforter set is available in twin/twin extra large, full/queen, and king/California king. The twin/twin extra-large set includes a 66-inch-wide by 90-inch-long comforter and a 20-inch-wide by 26-inch-long, 2-inch-deep standard sham. 

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The full/queen set includes a 90-inch-wide by 90-inch-long comforter and a 20-inch-wide by 26-inch-long, and two 2-inch-deep standard shams. The king/California king set includes a 104-inch-wide by 90-inch-long comforter and a 20-inch-wide by 36-inch-long, and two 2-inch-deep king shams. 

“This comforter is like a dream to sleep with,” one shopper said. “It's a puffy cloud that keeps you warm on cool nights but doesn't overheat you on the hot nights.” 

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Transform your bedroom with this chic comforter set. Pick up the 510 Design Phoebe Diamond Quilted 3-Piece Comforter Set at Macy’s now for just $54. 

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Here at Parade, we love a trending TikTok recipe. These viral dishes pop up on our feed all the time, inspiring us to get in the kitchen. Some peak quickly, then fade away, while others seem to have more staying power. Take, for example, the viral dumpling lasagna, a recipe that's been creating a lot of buzz on social media and seems to be sticking around.

And it's easy to see why. Dumplings are already a perfect bite, but they do require a lot of work if you're making them at home. Filling and folding each one takes skill, patience and time. Dumpling lasagna takes the essential components of the iconic food (filling, wrapper, sauce), and layers everything in a dish, a la lasagna.

This deconstructed approach means that there's no wrestling with wrappers or fretting if your dumplings are overfilled or underfilled. All you have to do is mix, stack, steam and dig in. This streamlined method is great when you want the comforting, satisfying dumpling experience with much less effort.

As with most viral recipes, there are many versions of dumpling lasagna out there, as I quickly learned when I hopped online to find one to try in my kitchen. After some searching, I went with a recipe shared by father-and-son Mike and Nathan of @saltNpiipa, which was inspired by creator Nicole Modic of @kalejunkie. Their dish looked delicious, and their enthusiasm and excitement were inspiring.

The dish came together quickly and didn't require much hands-on time, which made it the perfect thing to make for a work-from-home lunch on a particularly busy day. Keep reading for my full review, plus learn how to make this fan-favorite dish at home.

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What Are People Saying About the Viral Dumpling Lasagna?

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The internet is almost fully on board on this one (I say almost because there are always the naysayers). Comment sections are packed with enthusiasm for the dumpling lasagna, including people calling it “genius,” “incredible” and "insanely delicious." There are also folks hopping in with their suggestions, like using Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce for a sort of cross-cultural spin. Hmm.

Many commenters also noted that this layering method feels like a much easier workaround for anyone intimidated by traditional dumpling folding (true) or for those who grew up watching someone else make them flawlessly and don’t have the time (or patience) to do the same. 

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Ingredients Needed for Dumpling Lasagna

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You can get the full recipe in the caption of @saltnpiipa's TikTok video, but we'll share the ingredients and the general method. To make this dumpling lasagna, you'll need ground pork or turkey, chopped cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, mirin (or Shaoxing wine), oyster sauce, soy sauce, white pepper and wonton wrappers.

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Dumpling Lasagna #dumplings #dumplinglasagna #lasagna #viralfood #soupdumplings 15 servings total 218 Cals/serving 12g Protein 8g Fat 17g Carbs 500g Ground pork 1 cup Cabbage (chopped) 3 Green onions (chopped) 1/2 tbsp Ginger (minced) 3 cloves Garlic (minced) 2 tbsp Sesame oil 1 tbsp Kotteri mirin by Kikkoman 1 tbsp Oyster sauce 2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce 1/2 tsp White pepper 60 Wonton wrappers 1. Put together pork mixture 2. Layer wonton wrappers and pork in ramekins (3.5” used in video). 3. Add 2 tbsps of water on top 4. Steam on med heat (covered) for 20min 5. Top with soy sauce, chili oil, and green onions Inspired by @Nicole K. Modic

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Making this dish is pretty straightforward. Start by mixing all of the filling ingredients in a bowl until well combined. (Gloves are handy for this process.)

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The pork mixture is then layered with wonton wrappers inside a ramekin, lasagna-style. The TikTok recipe recommends a 3½-inch ramekin, though a larger one works just fine if that’s what you have (as in my case).

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Once assembled, pour a small amount of water on the top wonton wrapper, then add to a small pot with a few inches of simmering water in the bottom. Cover the pot and steam the mini lasagna until the pork is cooked through, which takes 20 to 30 minutes. Once cooked, finish the dish with soy sauce, chili oil and more green onions.

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Dumpling Lasagna: My Honest Thoughts

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This article took me twice as long to write up because I kept sneaking bites of this lasagna and going “wow!” until I got to the bottom of my ramekin. I absolutely loved this; the TikTokers are onto something here for sure. 

The dumpling lasagna tastes exactly like a juicy little dumpling but with a softer, layered texture that’s incredibly satisfying. Best of all, it’s all yours, so no fighting with the table over the last dumpling. The proportions of dumpling wrapper, filling and sauce made for the perfect umami-laced bite. The little pop of scallions and lingering heat from the chili crisp on top was perfection. It was the best lunch I had all week. 

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Best of all, with this one, it’s truly a set-it-and-forget-it meal that feels far more impressive than the effort required. TikTok owns me once again.

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4 Tips for Making Dumpling Lasagna

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1. Use gloves

Using gloves when you’re mixing ground meat is my preferred move. It keeps things sanitary and prevents you from getting meat goo under your fingernails.

2. Use a ramekin or go rogue

When layering this one up, if you don’t have a ramekin, you can use a small, individual-size baking dish or pot or even a mug–it doesn't need to be fancy.

3. Buy pre-chopped to make this even quicker

I bought a whole head of cabbage for this dish, but if you’re short on time, snag a bag of pre-shredded cabbage to make this even quicker. Ditto for the ginger and garlic, which I keep in cubes in my freezer. It worked beautifully. 

4. Grab a thermometer

I was a little nervous about the meat cooking all the way through, so I used a thermometer about 20 minutes in to give me an idea of how much longer it had to go.

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Darius Rucker is looking back on the real meaning of one of his band's fan-favorite tracks.

The Hootie & the Blowfish rocker recently shared a throwback clip from the music video for the band's 1998 song "Only Lonely," asking fans to decipher if the song is a "love song" or a "heartbreaker"—or both.

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"Only Lonely," initially came out on the 1998 Hootie & the Blowfish album Musical Chairs, and it was also featured on the soundtrack for the 1999 romance movie Message in a Bottle, starring Kevin Costnerand Robin Wright.

In the song, Rucker sings in part, "If we could share our time / Would I disappoint your fantasies / I believe that you could be the one I'm needing 'cause I'm..Only lonely on the inside /didn't mean to take away your dreams / only lonely on the inside / when you close your eyes to your deepest thoughts."

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"This one never gets old. Now, is this a love song or heartbreaker...or both?" he asked his followers, while fans on Instagram and Facebook flocked to the comments to weigh in.

"Heartbreaker for sure," one fan wrote, while several other users were convinced that the song is more of a "love song."

"100% heartbreaker" someone else argued.

But the majority of fans seemed to think that the song falls somewhere in the middle, as one person explained, "This song crushes my soul...both in a beautiful and painful way... Simply recognizing your loneliness, even when you're not physically alone. It lingers. It's absolutely both."

"It's a banger is what it is," one person put it, while another called it a "perfect song" for the complex meaning behind the lyrics.

"One of y’all’s all time best," another user commented.

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Though John Lennon reached the highest levels of musicsuccess with The Beatles, the prolific singer-songwriter only topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart once while he was alive.

Lennon’s 1974 song, “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night,” was put together with an assist from another major player in the music game, Elton John, and was inspired by an unexpected television show. 

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The song made its debut on September 28, 1974 and made it to the top of the chart by November. American Songwriter reports that the song’s title and message came from Lennon’s late-night channel surfing habit. 

May Pang, who was his wife Yoko Ono’s personal assistant and who was in a romantic relationship with Lennon (approved by Ono!) at the time he wrote the song, told Radio Times, “One time, he was watching Reverend Ike, a famous Black evangelist, who was saying, ‘Let me tell you guys, it doesn’t matter, it’s whatever gets you through the night.’ John loved it and said, ‘I’ve got to write it down or I’ll forget it.’” 

The song eventually made its way onto Lennon’s  1974 album, Walls and Bridges, with a little help from Elton John. While recording the album, Lennon leaned on his friend to give the song an extra boost, with John eventually adding in piano, organ, and vocal harmonies. 

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The duo famously made a bet that if the song made it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Lennon would join John onstage at a concert for a live version, and the Beatle kept his word, taking to the stage at Madison Square Garden in November 1974.

In addition to their Billboard hit, Lennon also performed “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” and “I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles. American Songwriter notes that this was the last major live performance from Lennon before he died in 1980. 

After his death, Lennon once again made it to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “(Just Like) Starting Over,” which spent five weeks at number one beginning on December 27, 1980.

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Even Stevens—starring Shia LaBeouf and Christy Carlson Romano—is one of Disney Channel's most beloved shows. It aired from 2000 to 2003 and followed the Stevens family's two younger children—Ren and Louis—in their daily lives. Now, more than 20 years later, LaBeouf and Romano are on our TV screens again, but for very different reasons.

First, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, LaBeouf was celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans when he was arrested for an alleged assault outside of a bar, as rumors of his reported split with wife Mia Goth ignited on social media.

On the same day, Romano revealed heartbreaking news on Instagram. Between losing multiple family members to cancer and learning of James Van Der Beek's death, she and husband Brendan Rooney decided they should get screenings. But while Rooney's test came back negative, Romano's did not. On top of that, she’s still navigating the long-term recovery from a terrifying 2025 accident where she was struck in the face by birdshot while clay pigeon shooting. While doctors were able to remove most of the debris, a fragment remains lodged behind her eye.

With both stars in the news, fans became curious about what the full cast has been up to since the show's 2003 cancellation. Read on to see who's still acting, and who's pursuing passions outside of showbiz.

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'Even Stevens' Cast: Where Are They Now?Shia LaBeouf (Louis)

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After Even Stevens, LaBeoufwent on to find tremendous success in blockbuster films—including Disturbia, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Transformers. At one point, he commanded $15 million per picture. Unfortunately, over the past decade, his personal life has impacted his professional career.

In June 2014, he was arrested at New York City's Studio 54 and subsequently charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and criminal trespass. Four years later, he was arrested again—this time for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and obstruction—outside of a bar in Savannah, Georgia.

In September 2020, LaBeouf was criminally charged with misdemeanor battery and petty theft. During the same year, his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs sued him for physical abuse, emotional distress, sexual battery and assault. They reached an out-of-court settlement in July 2025, according to the New York Times.

LaBeouf was in a relationship with Goth from 2012 to 2018, but they got back together and welcomed a daughter in March 2022. However, reports of their split surfaced while his New Orleans arrest was made public.

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Christy Carlson Romano (Ren)

Christy Carlson Romano continued her work on Kim Possible and has enjoyed a successful career in voice acting, lending her talents to video games and animated shows, including 2017's Big Hero 6: The Series. In 2004, she made history as the youngest actress to ever play Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and even wrote a book, 2006's Grace's Turn.

While enrolled at Barnard College, she met her future husband, Rooney and the couple married in 2013. In recent years, she launched a successful podcast—Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano—which led her and her spouse to ultimately launch the podcast network PodCo. They have two daughters—Isabella and Sofia—and currently reside in Austin, Texas.

Steven Anthony Lawrence (Beans) attends a movie premiere in 2019.

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Steven Anthony Lawrence (Beans)

No Even Stevens cast update would be complete without Bernard "Beans" Aranguren, played by Steven Anthony Lawrence. While he will always be remembered for his love of bacon, Lawrence has built an enduring career with over 40 acting credits to his name.

Since the show wrapped, he’s appeared in big-screen favorites like Cheaper by the Dozen, Kicking & Screaming and The Cat in the Hat. In more recent years, he has continued to work in independent films and shorts, while also becoming a fixture on the fan convention circuit. You can also find him on Cameo, where he has a near-perfect 4.97 rating and can be booked for $45. Want him to promote your business? That'll cost $250—now that's a lot of bacon! But totally worth it for such an iconic actor.

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Ren and Louis' athletic, vain older brother was played by actor Nick Spano. While Spano has continued act—appearing in shows like Monk, Angel, Alias, and NCIS—his focus isn't on acting anymore.

In 2024, he opened up a cafe and community space in Los Angeles called Re/Creation. "In the summer of 2016, I was blessed to find an incredible property in Mid City that was perfect for the vision," he told VoyageLA. "I bought the property and started work right away, even though I had no idea how much work it would actually be. I’ve spent the past 2 years developing the space, getting permits, liquor licenses ... and I still have a ways to go."

Tom Virtue (Steve)

Tom Virtue played the no-nonsense dad of the Stevens family, Steve Stevens. He's since guest starred on Two and a Half Men, How I Met Your Mother, Unprisoned and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage. Oftentimes, he plays a religious clergyman or authority figure. He has been married to Alima Virtue since 1999 and the couple has welcomed four children.

Donna Pescow (Eileen)

Donna Pescow played the beloved matriarch of the Stevens family throughout the show's run. She has continued to act after the show ended in 2003, making guest appearances on The Sopranos, New Girl, The Flash and evenGrey's Anatomy. The American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum also made a cameo appearance alongside former Saturday Night Fever co-star John Travolta in a Christmas commercial for Capital One in 2023. She is married to her husband of nearly 40 years, Arnold Zelonka, and they have a son named Jack Casey Zelonka.

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A.J. Trauth performs with his band in 2005.

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A. J. Trauth (Alan)

A. J. Trauth played Louis's best friend Alan. After Even Stevens ended, he continued acting in films like The Last Word and Welcome to Happiness—as well as appearing in hit shows like Bones. However, his most notable role may be voicing Probst Wyatt III in the Wolfenstein games.

He's also the guitarist and lead singer of the rock band Mavin—which was first named Badge—alongside his brothers Chris and Pete Trauth. Their most notable work is performing the theme song for American Dragon: Jake Long.

A. J. previously had a podcast with fellow child star Chris Marquette called The Coogan Chronicles. As for his personal life, he was previously married to actress Leah Pipes, but they got divorced in May 2019, citing "irreconcilable differences." In 2025, he married Caitlin Carney, but he has not posted on Instagram since 2021.

Harshman in a 2021 episode of NCIS

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Margo Harshman (Tawny)

Margo Harshman, who played Louis's female best friend-turned-girlfriend, Tawny Dean, continues to be a working actress. In 2009, she starred in the moviesSorority Row and Fired Up! Since 2013, she's had a recurring role as Delilah Fielding—a Department of Defense intelligence analyst—onNCIS.

Harshman married musician Austin Hooks in 2017, but they divorced the following year. Not much else is known about her personal life since she has no publicly known (or active) social media.

View this post on Instagram Lauren Frost (Ruby)

Lauren Frost—who played Ren's gossip-loving best friend—actually took a break from acting from 2003 to 2012, according to her IMDb. Since returning to acting, she's mainly appeared in shorts and TV movies, and even in a 2022 episode of Chicago Med. However, she's expanded her professional horizons by entering the world of vintage fashion.

Frost works as a stylist and founded The Front Room, a Los Angeles vintage showroom focused on sustainability! Some of her vintage pieces appeared on Season 2 of Palm Royale, according to her Instagram page.

In an interview with Gem's Local Guides, Frost talked about why she chooses certain fashion pieces. "I don’t want specialty vintage to feel like it’s never to be taken out of the closet," she explained. "You don’t need the occasion; you are the occasion. I hope I’ve created a space where people feel comfortable, taking the stuffiness out of the style stuff. I like to entertain.”

She welcomed a daughter—Story Rose Hulsey—with musician Justin Hulsey on Dec 11, 2025.

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