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Dolly Parton had one more song to share before her death, and it came after Bono made a special request to the country music icon.

The pair worked on a duet just two months before the “Queen of Country” died. The track, “Torn,” is a “tender country song detailing broken family ties that holds wider resonances,” according to a press release on Thursday, Sept. 24. It will be released as part of the Irish band’s new album Carnaval De Luz.

Parton died on Aug. 25 following a brief battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. Bono opened up to Rolling Stone about how incredible it was to see her work towards the end of her life.

“When she got ill, she got out of her bed to sing this song. And you can hear that,” he said. “And I can’t even listen to it now.”

He admitted that he initially hoped the “Jolene” singer would work with him on another project centered on Irish folk music, but Parton turned it down, saying it was “a little too Irish” for her.

She countered by offering her song “Torn” and allowing Bono to make it his own. The 66-year-old rocker reworked it with Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid.

“She sang her heart out and I cannot believe that’s an 80-year-old woman,” he said.

Carnaval De Luz will be U2’s 16th studio album and the first time they’ve released new songs in nine years.

“Roll up, roll up, roll up! Bring your purple socks, your broken hearts, your rose-tinted naivety… oh be amazed in the hall of mirrors. There will be loud guitars, deep bass, some ecstatic rhythms and, yes, some silver tears will make an appearance!” Bono said in a statement according to Billboard. “‘Cause in the near distance just outside our carnival of light there are all kinds of creatures… the same imagination that brings us our creativity can also bring us monsters. So we make the drums louder. We build a bigger fire. We make our stories wilder and funnier. We make the melodies sweeter and the songs, they better shine, because if the world is in darkness we better not be.”

The record will be released Nov. 13.

After being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following his onstage calls to “Free Palestine,” Macklemore says the two shows he did play with Sheeran were enough to make it his “most successful” tour yet. Now, however, he’s hitting the road himself with a new international tour that promises to bring his message to even more audiences—and raise money for Palestinian aid organizations along the way.

“I didn’t need 10 shows from Ed,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post following the fallout. “I needed [two]. Two chances to stand in front of 90,000 people and say the words that somehow became too dangerous to say: Free Palestine.”

And now, he’s getting his own stage to do just that.

“So, as you all know, my schedule freed up a bit,” the Grammy-winning rapper wrote on a Thursday, September 24 Instagram post announcing the Free Palestine Tour.

“It’s 2026. Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore,” he wrote. “People are asking artists to show up, educate themselves, and be in community. To use the stage for more than entertainment. To push back when the call for a Free Palestine is met with attempts to silence it.”

He also added that what happened to him “is bigger than one artist or one stage” and warns that “everyone should be paying attention” when billionaires have power over which voices are heard and which voices are silenced.

“So we’re going on tour,” he wrote. “FREE PALESTINE TOUR.”

On September 4, while performing at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as one of Sheeran’s opening acts, Macklemore told the audience that he wanted people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank to know they had not been forgotten. He then led the crowd in chanting, “Free Palestine,” before performing his protest song “Hind’s Hall.”

Macklemore was subsequently removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Sheeran’s tour. Sheeran later said the decision was made by the promoter rather than by him, but he has continued to lose the rest of his supporting acts, his own band, and his fans over the removal, regardless.

Now, Macklemore is taking the message to his own stage—but he has made it clear that he has no ill will toward Sheeran and hopes they can “continue listening, studying what is happening in Palestine and wrestling with what neutrality means in a moment like this,” adding this his “door will always be open to continuing that conversation.”

In the meantime, he’ll be on tour spreading the message that he won’t allow to be silenced.

He has also made it clear, however, that he does not want the fallout from his removal from Sheeran’s Loop Tour or his newly launched Free Palestine Tour to become a story about him.

In his original Instagram statement addressing the controversy, the rapper wrote that neither he nor Sheeran are victims.

“We have careers, money, opportunities, safety and audiences around the world,” he wrote. “Whatever consequences any of us face for what we say, we get to go home to our families. The victims are the Palestinian people.”

He hopes to center the “men, women, and children who have been killed, starved, displaced, and forced to live through unimaginable violence” and wrote that he doesn’t want to “lose sight of” the people “being killed today” and the “people [who] will be killed tomorrow.”

Related: Macklemore Says His Ed Sheeran Tour and Friendship Fallout Was Worth the Message: ‘Free Palestine’

Macklemore shared in his tour announcement that he has spent the last week reaching out to “artists who have shown up and used their stages to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, regardless of the consequences.” And, now, he’s bringing the “artists who understand that [their] platforms mean very little if [they’re] only willing to use them when it’s safe” on tour with him.

Those artists have not yet been announced.

“Because of how quickly all of this has come together, a lot of the conversations, schedules, and details are still being worked out,” he wrote. “But this is a moment of momentum, and there is work to be done.”

Macklemore’s Free Palestine Tour currently includes three European dates: October 26 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland; October 29 at Accor Arena in Paris, France; and October 30 at OVO Arena Wembley in London, England. He has also said additional U.S. dates will be announced.

All proceeds from the shows will benefit organizations supporting Palestinians and the Palestinian movement. According to the Associated Press, proceeds will benefit a range of Palestinian aid and advocacy organizations, including Anera, Glia, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, HEAL Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Middle East Children’s Alliance, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians. Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, and an U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA USA.

Presale tickets are scheduled to begin September 28 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by the general sale on September 30 at 10 a.m. local time.

Tour dates and details are available at Macklemore.com.

Related: Macklemore Receives Support After Being Booted From Ed Sheeran Tour: ‘I Stand With Him’

As The CW turned 20 last year, it was hard not to reminisce about the network that it used to be. This month marks the end of an era, as All American comes to an end.

The sports teen drama is the last remaining pre-Nexstar series on The CW. It was the one that Nexstar had to pick up, and that led to a chance to wrap up storylines. Just like previous seasons, All American Season 8 will head to Netflix, and now we know when.

The All American series finale will air on The CW on Monday, Sept. 28. The series will still follow the old rules, with the show dropping on Netflix in full eight days later. Don’t worry if you forgot all about that rule! It’s been a long time since a CW show has been guaranteed a spot on Netflix!

So, with that in mind, the entire season will be available to binge-watch from Oct. 6, 2026. That’s where it will remain for a few years. Many CW shows are starting to leave, with Black Lightning just recently being removed and Supergirl coming up for its removal in December. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and The Flash are set to exit the platform in 2027 and 2028, respectively, marking the end of the five-year licensing agreement.

It hints that All American will be on the streaming giant until Oct. 6, 2031. This is subject to change if new licensing agreements come about. After all, the sports drama has highly benefited from the Netflix Effect from the start.

The series finale is a major moment. Not only will it wrap up storylines, but Daniel Ezra will return to the screen as Spencer James. On top of that, Ezra will direct the series finale, showing just how far the star has come, very much like his character.

It marks the end of an era for The CW, which started out in 2006 with the combination of The WB and UPN. A small number of shows were brought over from both of those networks, including Supernatural, Smallville, and One Tree Hill. In the 2010s, the series found the Arrowverse, which became its bread and butter, with Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and much more. It was also the home for The Vampire Diaries and its spinoffs, The Originals and Legacies.

There was once a time when shows would be guaranteed a chance to continue until at least their fifth season to get enough episodes for syndication. In the end, the financial troubles couldn’t sustain that model, and Nexstar stepped in, cancelling or finishing many shows, and now we say goodbye to the last.

If there’s one thing Old Navy knows how to do during the holiday season, it’s turning matching pajamas into a full-blown family event. Every year, the store’s festive Jingle Jammies seem to take over social media, rack up plenty of attention and disappear from virtual shelves before everyone has even finished their holiday shopping list. Basically, if you’ve been waiting until December to think about matching PJs, you may want to rethink that strategy.

Right on cue, Old Navy has brought back its family pajama sets for another holiday season, and this year’s collection comes with some fresh prints that are ready for everything from Christmas morning photos to lounging on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate

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The latest lineup includes classic plaid options alongside more wintery designs. There’s navy plaid, white plaid, tree stripes, Christmas classic, Santa stripes and gingerbread, and my favorite—a cozy winter cabin-inspired print—giving families a few different ways to coordinate while looking totally cozy.

And, importantly, the matching options aren’t just for the adults and big kids. Old Navy has baby- and toddler-sized sets, too, so even the tiniest member of the family can get in on the matching pajama action. The printed unisex snug-fit pajama set comes with a long-sleeve top and coordinating pants, making it an especially cute choice for those all-important holiday morning photos.

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The toddler and baby sets are priced at $16.99 and are currently 20 percent off, bringing the price down to about $13.59. The kid’s sets are priced at $36.99, while the women’s and men’s sets are $49.99; they’re also 20 percent off for a limited time. That makes it a little easier to justify grabbing a pair for the baby who will inevitably outgrow them approximately five minutes after Christmas.

Old Navy’s matching pajama tradition has become something of a holiday ritual. There’s something delightfully cheesy about getting the whole crew into coordinated sleepwear for a morning of presents, pancakes and family photos. Whether your household leans classic plaid or prefers a more wintry print, this year’s Jingle Jammies offer plenty of opportunities to make the holidays a little cozier—and a lot more camera-ready.

Just don’t wait too long. If previous years are any indication, the internet may already have its eye on these pajamas.

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It’s an open house at KFC—well, sort of.

The international fried chicken chain recently teased that it was going in a “new direction,” announcing the arrival of new chicken tenders and a global rebrand. Now, the company is building on that momentum by unveiling an all-new restaurant concept, Open House, in Texas.

Set to open its doors for the first time later this week, Open House “brings the Kentucky Fried Comeback to life in one restaurant,” according to Catherine Tan-Gillespie, president of KFC U.S.

“We’re building on the craveable fried chicken and genuine hospitality people have always loved about KFC, while introducing new flavors, new experiences and more ways to enjoy the brand,” Tan-Gillespie explained, adding that it’s also giving guests “a reason to try us, or try us again, while giving us a real restaurant where we can learn what works for guests, our teams and the business, and scale the strongest ideas across the system.”

Describing it as a “next-generation” restaurant, the company said Open House will feature a different menu from classic KFC restaurants that expands on its famous concoction of 11 herbs and spices (after all, if it’s the same menu, it’s like eating at the same restaurant). That said, KFC’s Original Recipe fried chicken and its iconic bucket will be a mainstay at both KFC and Open House.

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Starting at breakfast and running through late night hours, Open House will be serving up “bolder sauces, more flavor customization and an elevated beverage experience.” Here’s exactly what guests can expect:

• New ways to enjoy KFC’s iconic chicken: Open House features Crispy Original Recipe Tenders plus Classic and Premium Sandwiches, while chicken on the bone and wings remain foundational to the menu, proving heritage and innovation can coexist.
• First-ever breakfast menu: KFC is finally serving breakfast in the U.S. While the chain serves morning meals internationally, Open House will bring KFC U.S. into the breakfast occasion with a craveable morning menu that spans savory, sweet and sippable, including Breakfast Sandwiches, Original Recipe tenders, Hashbrown Sticks, Mini Cronuts, freshly brewed coffee and iced lattes. It’s a whole new way to start the day with KFC.
• New sides and sweets: From Southern staples like Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Biscuits and Southwest Corn to newer additions like Fried Green Beans and Spicy Pickles, Open House treats sides as a craveable part of the meal. Homemade Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Mini Cronuts round out the menu, giving guests a reason to stay a little longer.
• Exclusive beverages: Debuting in the U.S. as part of KFC’s global beverage strategy, Open House will feature a range of bold, flavor-forward drinks, including lemonades, boba refreshers and Krunch shakes, giving guests a new reason to visit and a new way to experience the brand.
• Bolder sauces: A mix-and-match approach to KFC favorites like the Twister, Snacker and Sandwich lineup all let guests pick their sauce from a lineup that spans the classics (Kentucky BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch) to bolder options like Jalapeño Ranch, Sweet Heat Ranch and Garlic Parmesan.
• More ways to add flavor: For guests who want sauce built in, not on the side, Original Recipe Fried Chicken, Tenders, Wings and Fries can be drizzled in craveable flavor for a bolder, more indulgent bite.

It’s not just the menu getting a revamp, but the brand’s overall aesthetics. Inspired by mid-century modern design (as a nod to the era during which the KFC brand was born), Open House is also a smart house, running on a “digital where it helps, and human where it matters” motto. Its new model pairs technology and convenience with personal touches designed to make every guest feel at home:

• A Swag Bar featuring exclusive KFC-branded apparel and souvenirs
• Table service, bringing a more personal, hospitality-first experience to the restaurant
• Dual drive-thru lanes and dedicated mobile pick-up lane for faster, more efficient service
• Self-order kiosks and digital menu boards
• Indoor and outdoor seating designed for every occasion and capable of hosting 52 guests
• A Celebration Booth with a digitally enhanced, immersive photo booth experience built for the moments worth sharing

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KFC’s first-ever Open House will be open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. CT beginning on Saturday, Sept. 26. It is located at 8751 El Dorado Parkway in McKinney, Texas.

To officially welcome Open House to the KFC family, the brand is hosting a grand opening celebration this Sunday (September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time), inviting the greater Dallas-Fort Worth community to be among the first to experience Open House. The event is completely free and open to the public, and will feature first tastes of new menu offerings, exclusive giveaways and prizes and a special guest appearance, according to the press release.

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If there’s an organ that exemplifies the slogan, “teamwork to make the dream work,” it’s arguably the kidneys. To be clear, you can live with one. But if you have two kidneys, they work as a tag team.

“The kidneys absorb the things that get absorbed into the blood—like what you eat and drink—and the blood gets filtered through the kidneys,” shares Dr. Akshta Pai, MD, a nephrologist and director of outreach for kidney transplant at the Northwell Transplant Institute in New York. “The kidneys’ job is to filter out what you no longer need after you’ve eaten and drunk your normal things. They do that in a very precise way.”

In other words, you can scroll by all of those “detox diet” hacks you may see on social media. Your body has a built-in detox system, and the kidneys are part of it (we see you, too, liver). But it’s not just about what the kidneys filter out. It’s also about what stays in. Dr. Pai says that, when our kidneys are working effectively, we’ll have the right amount of fluid and nutrients in our bodies to function. Kidney disease can throw those needs off balance, but it often doesn’t have symptoms.

“Kidney issues are silent for the most part until a turning point,” Dr. Pai says.

Swelling, especially in the legs, is a sign of kidney disease (though Dr. Pai says it can also indicate heart conditions). Either way, it’s a sign to get checked out. However, she says there’s another sign of kidney disease that many people ignore or miss. She explains this sign, what it can mean and what to do if you notice it.

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Dr. Pai and the American Kidney Fund say foamy urine can signal kidney disease. Mainly, foamy urine could mean you have “protein leakage.” “The kidneys fine-tune [the amount of] nutrients you no longer need and all kinds of waste,” she says. “Part of the architecture of the kidneys is to keep the protein in your body.”

It’s normal to lose a little bit of protein in your urine, but most of it gets broken down, and the kidneys try to keep it in your body. “When the architecture of the kidney gets damaged, you start leaking protein, and you start seeing that as foamy urine,” Dr. Pai says.

She says that kidney damage from diabetes and high blood pressure is the most common cause of protein leakage resulting in foamy urine.

“Those conditions silently affect the kidneys until a turning point, and then you may see the foamy urine after having those conditions for many years,” Dr. Pai says. “There are also other autoimmune diseases that can affect the kidney itself, like lupus and something called IgA nephropathy.”

Foamy urine can have other causes. But foamy urine related to more serious kidney trouble has a certain look.

“Some people describe it as soap suds when the bubbles stick together and stay on the surface whenever you’re cleaning, like washing the dishes,” Dr. Pai says. “Another way people describe foamy urine is that it looks like the layer of foam on top of a just-poured root beer. The foam stays there, and you see small bubbles that stick together.”

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Sometimes, foamy pee can happen because you have a forceful or large urine output, but it’s different from what you’ll notice if you have kidney disease. “The foam usually kind of dissipates—it goes away,” Dr. Pai says. “If you are paying attention, if the bubbles are going away, it’s probably less concerning.”

“Less concerning” doesn’t mean “nothing,” though. You may have a treatable infection. The bottom line is, you’ll want to inspect your pee, as gross as it may sound.

“A lot of times, people don’t actually look before they flush,” Dr. Pai reports. “I ask my patients a lot, ‘Hey, have you ever looked at your urine and seen bubbles?’ Not a lot of people look.”

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If you checked your pee before flushing and noticed foamy urine, Dr. Pai says it’s a good idea to contact your doctor. They’ll get a urine sample and check for protein. If it’s positive for protein above a threshold, they may ask you for another sample or samples, such as over 24 hours. Primary care doctors and nephrologists may also order a blood test for creatinine to see how well the kidney is filtering.

If you do have kidney trouble, Dr. Pai says there’s hope. Medications can help keep the effects of chronic kidney disease at “arm’s length.”

“If you actually get tested early, we can start you on some great medications that will keep the kidney disease at bay for a longer period of time,” Dr. Pai says. “We urge everybody to get checked out because these medications are now available and have been shown to decrease the [progression] of the kidney disease.”

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• Dr. Akshta Pai, MD, a nephrologist and director of outreach for kidney transplant at the Northwell Transplant Institute in New York
• Answering your #1 question: How your pee can reveal if your kidneys are not working well. American Kidney Fund.

As soon as Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos called off their engagement, the rumors started. Some rumors suggested that it was over a refusal to sign a prenup, while others said that it involved cheating.

Ramos is now speaking out against her NFL quarterback ex as new rumors start circulating. After seeing a photo of her at the gym, many questioned whether she is pregnant or not, and she’s ready to set the record straight.

When Wags Unfiltered on Instagram started sharing questions about her current situation, Ramos decided she needed to respond. Not only did she confirm that she’s not pregnant. But she also made it clear that the weight gain that people have noticed is because she’s “eating again.” That’s the point she started throwing shade at the Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, saying, “That’s usually what happens when you aren’t getting cheated on repeatedly and finally leave a situation that makes you unhappy.”

At least, the assumption is that she’s speaking about her relationship with Prescott. They ended their engagement earlier this year, following an argument at their bachelor and bachelorette parties. While rumors circulated that it was due to a refusal to sign a prenup, Ramos’ comments suggest that the cheating rumors were more likely to be true.

The social media post also went on to call out everyone who has commented on her weight gain and keeps following her closely. She noted that it’s “high key very weird” to be so concerned about what she’s doing now and whether she’s pregnant.

When the two had announced their separation, a representative for the two said that it was a mutual decision. There was a lot of respect between them, and there wasn’t a blow-up. They would both focus on co-parenting the children they have together.

Since the separation, Prescott has avoided speaking out publicly as much as possible. He made a reference to the breakup as an “unfortunate situation” during the August training camp for the Dallas Cowboys, especially when it came to the “false narratives.” He has not spoken out since Ramos mentioned the cheating.

Billie Lourd has two small children. They know their grandmother the same way millions of strangers do, as Princess Leia.

Lourd doesn’t find that sad.

“It’s such a gift that they get to have those movies, it’s like a high-budget home video,” she said on The View Thursday. “They get to see my mom all the time.”

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Cohost Sara Haines asked what the kids make of seeing their grandmother on screen. Lourd said she had to explain the difference between Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia, and that it’s still hard for them to grasp at their age.

“It’s so special for me that I have that and that’s their way of getting to know her,” she said, “because she’s so much like that character.”

Fisher died after a medical incident on a plane in December 2016, nearly 10 years ago. Lourd’s grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, died the next day.

Lourd said she plays Fisher’s audiobooks all the time, and called it a singular experience to be “walking through LAX listening to my dead mom’s voice in my ear.”

The 34-year-old was there to talk about American Horror Story, whose 13th season premieres the same day. The conversation went to her mother instead, and to the strange upside of Fisher being Princess Leia, which is that other people keep her in the room.

“The thing about losing somebody is when they die, you don’t get to talk about them that much,” she said. “The awesome thing about her being that Princess Leia person is that so many people love her and have their own relationship with her. I get more of her in their stories.”

She marked the ninth anniversary of her mother’s death last December with a photo of Fisher and her father, Bryan Lourd, and she’s written plainly about what the loss feels like in between.

Fisher’s reach was never only Star Wars. A 1983 soft rock hit was inspired by her, and it still gets love to this day.

Robert Plant turned back the clock during a recent live performance that left Led Zeppelin fans in awe.

On Sept. 18, during a concert with Saving Grace at The Pageant in St. Louis, Miss., the British singer shocked audience members with a rare performance of “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You,” a classic Zeppelin track that was released almost six decades ago.

In an Instagram clip from the show, fans shared their admiration for the legendary singer and his new band, which features co-vocalist Suzi Dian, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, cellist Barney Morse-Brown, and drummer Oli Jefferson.

“There’s a reason why he’s the best,” one person commented.

“What a legend,” said a second.

A third wrote, “Thank you sooo much for sharing this… my all time favorite band Zeppelin and Robert still has it.”

Originally written in the late 1950s by Annie Bredon, “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” was first recorded by Joan Baez and released as part of her 1962 album Joan Baez in Concert.

Led Zeppelin’s version of the track came at the latter end of the 1960s and is the second track taken from the rock band’s self-titled debut album, which was released in 1969. The song wasn’t released as its own single and did not chart. However, Led Zeppelin enjoyed success in the Top Ten on several charts, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 6 on the Official UK Album Chart.

Plant and Saving Grace have been touring together since 2019. On Sept. 26, 2025, Plant released his debut album with the band, titled Saving Grace, via Nonesuch Records.

“We began with one microphone on a mic stand in a field adjacent to Matt Worley’s place. We had a little desk set up. And we would get nowhere nearer than about four yards away from each other, and one by one go up to the microphone, and spray the microphone,” Plant told Rolling Stone of the record, with part of the album being recorded outdoors and in open-air barn setups in the English countryside. “On the last track on the record, you can hear some birds singing because we’d individually play a part and come away from the mic.”

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Sprucing up mealtimes doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking. Simply swapping out your usual plates for something new and elegant can have a dramatic effect, especially if your table feels like it’s missing a splash of color. One of the easiest ways to update your tabletop this season is with The Pioneer Woman Hattie Dinnerware Set.

True to Ree Drummond’s signature aesthetic, the 12-piece collection is just $30 at Walmart. With four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four cereal bowls, it brims with a charming quaintness. Soft hues coupled with a floral print lend it an inviting feel that wouldn’t be out of place in a vintage farmhouse or a country-inspired kitchen.

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This set has an inherently joyful vibe that will quickly infuse your own space with a little whimsy. Shades of mint green, coral pink, and rich blue come together to create the distinctive flower-and-vine pattern. Delicate scalloped trim softens the overall design, reminiscent of an old-world style that instantly evokes a sense of nostalgia.

The bamboo melamine is especially durable. While it feels light, it’s built to stand the test of time. Caring for the material is simple, too. The dishes are safe to put in the dishwasher, with no risk that they’ll lose their luster or color saturation over time. That’s good news if you’re planning to make these a regular part of your rotation!

Walmart shoppers were delighted with both the quality and appearance of the set. It’s “absolutely gorgeous,” wrote one person, adding that they appreciated the “very lightweight, durable” feel. Another reviewer praised the “beautiful” pattern, and several people pointed out that the pieces aren’t just for special occasions.

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Whether you’re looking for something to brighten up your family meals or you want to keep something delicately patterned on hand to make your cottagecore style dreams a reality, The Pioneer Woman Hattie Dinnerware Set makes an outstanding choice for a great price. Pick it up while it’s still in stock at Walmart.

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Counting down the days to the holiday season just got a lot more lavish. French retailer L’Occitane has released its 2026 Advent calendars and there are not one, but two luxurious options to choose from.

First up is L’Occitane’s Classic Advent Calendar, which the brand says gives customers approximately $257 worth of products for $155. Designed with skincare, body care, hand care, hair care, and fragrance in mind, the pre-assembled Advent calendar is filled with 24 items, including six deluxe-sized items.

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Among the goodies inside the Classic version of L’Occitane’s Advent calendar are: Immortelle Divine Cream (0.28 oz.), Almond Sublime Exfoliating Soap (1.7 oz.), Verbena Body Lotion (1.6 oz.), Lavande Perfumed Hand Cream (1 oz.), Intensive Hair Repair Mask (1.3 oz.), and Cocon de Sérénité Pillow Mist (0.5 oz.).

Then, there’s L’Occitane’s Prestige Advent Calendar, a $356 value for $215, according to the brand. In addition to a full-sized Almond Shower Oil, the pre-assembled Advent calendar contains treats like: Shea Ultra Rich Lip Balm (0.39 oz.), Immortelle Divine Body Balm (0.69 oz.), Shea Butter Hand Cream (2.5 oz.), Verveine Eau de Toilette (2.5 oz.), and Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner (2.5 oz. each).

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The brand says the two calendars are available to buy now at L’Occitane.com, and will be for sale in L’Occitane stores starting Oct. 7. And, keep your eyes peeled in-store on Oct. 7, as that’s the date when L’Occitane’s entire holiday collection hits stores.

Also coming to L’Occitane this holiday season? Be on the lookout for two limited-edition holiday scents inspired by Provence: warm and gourmand Veillée Pralinée, with notes of praline, sandalwood and vanilla, and fresh Nuit en Pinède, with notes of peppermint, pine and white musk.

Everyone has a witchy side to their personality, an innate way their energy moves, senses, and responds to the world around them. Your birthdate holds the secret to what kinds of magical practices, rituals, and spells are naturally most aligned for you. This is the key to how your magic wants to be expressed in your everyday life. Numerology offers a simple way to begin exploring that connection. Read on to discover your witchy personality and power, according to your birth date.

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You are here to take the lead, to start something, and to show everyone how it’s done! Your magic is bold, direct, and teeming with possibility. You don’t wait for permission to follow your calling: when you feel it, you make a move! You are a natural leader in all your endeavors, including how you approach your craft. If you don’t have a coven, it’s not a problem because you’ll be the one to start one! You know how to spark something into existence, making candle magic an excellent practice for your manifestation and intention-setting rituals. 

You are perceptive, sensitive, and deeply attuned to energy. You notice every little detail, every small shift, and you even feel what isn’t said. People easily feel understood and comfortable around you, opening up and sharing their deepest secrets even upon first meeting! This sensitivity is your strength, guiding you toward practices that honor your inner world and intuition, like tarot, divination, dreamwork, and rituals aligned with the lunar cycle.

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You connect to your magic through your creative expression. Whether it’s writing, art, dance, storytelling, this is where your power is kept! You may find yourself drawn to glamour magic, enchanted charms, mirror work, or anything that lets you infuse beauty into your intentions. Your gift is reminding people that magic doesn’t have to be serious to be powerful; it can be playful, too.

Your magic is steady, grounded, and connected to nature. Kitchen witchcraft, herbalism, and green witchcraft are wonderful ways to channel your energy and connect to the world around you. You effortlessly weave ritual in your daily life, whether it’s enchanting a morning cup of coffee or whispering affirmations to your houseplants. Patience is your virtue, as you understand that magic exists in the mundane and that any great dream can be accomplished if it’s broken down into small, manageable steps of devotion.

You are magic in motion because your energy thrives on change, exploration, and experience. You don’t like to be boxed into one way of practicing; you do your best when you follow the spark of what feels exciting in the moment. Anything can be a ritual if you deem it so! Your magic is liberating, reminding others that growth requires movement, courage, and sometimes an element of discomfort. Understanding astrology serves you well, as planetary transits guide your desire to travel.

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Motivated by love, care, and connection, your magic thrives when it’s put towards attraction spells, practices that center on nurturing, and self-love rituals. Channel your energy into making enchanted bath products, magical bouquets gathered with intention, and sweetening jars. You also do well with community gatherings that bring people together to share and feel, so consider leading full moon rituals for your friends. Your presence is healing, and your devotion to others is a spell.

You are drawn to the unseen, the unconscious, and the secrets of the Universe! Your magic is introspective, layered, and deeply spiritual. You trust the mystery, and that trust is your power! You are unafraid of the depths, the challenges of life, and the intense emotions that might make others uncomfortable. Because of your emotional literacy, your strengths truly shine when doing shadow work.  Meditation keeps you feeling refreshed and balanced, but you do your best when extra solitude is built into your schedule. 

Your magic is confident, radiant, and magnetic because you understand the power of manifestation and the way energy moves through both the material and spiritual worlds. You can use courage spells, empowerment rituals, and any form of energy work in your practice because your confidence inspires others to claim their own as well.

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Even from a young age, you were probably known as an old soul. Your perspective betrays your age, as you have always been wise beyond your years. You understand karma, the power of endings, and closure, so it’s a natural fit that your most potent magic centers on rituals that focus on letting go, forgiveness, and major transformation. You may feel called to help others through transitions or emotional processes. 

Your magic is already yours; whatever witchy magic aligns with your birth date doesn’t require a label to be powerful. It simply asks for your attention, curiosity, and willingness to trust what feels right for you.

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Big Brother’s house is open once more! Every week, Parade’s Mike Bloom will be bringing you interviews with this season’s houseguests as they get evicted from the game.

Like the musical concept that shares her name, Melody Morris took on many forms across 77 days of Big Brother 28. There was the upbeat, energetic verve when the superfan was attempting to make moves and flip the house in her favor. There was the agonizing, staccato notes of frustration when those moves blew up in her face (usually taking the form of a high-pitched scream). And there was, of course, the ballad of her and Drew Campbell, a pair that was neither a showmance, nor had their interests aligned for most of the game. Regardless, they were seen as enough of a pair to have the two of them sitting on the block at the Final Five. And, after Drew won the veto, Melody was forced to face the music, as the duet of Dee Valladares and Rick Devens sent her out of the game on a low note.

It’s truly staggering to look back on Melody’s first week in the game compared to her last. In one of the first of her many lively Diary Room sessions, she complained about Drew’s “frat boy energy.” Then, after aligning early on with Mallory Aurichio, she almost immediately distanced herself, not wanting to be associated with the “persona non grata” of the week. Week 1 also ended interestingly for Melody, as, during her campaigning, Ashley Trail told her there would be eight votes to save her at the upcoming eviction. Clocking a possible alliance forming, she revealed what Ashley had said to Drew, cooking the game of the recent burger convert.

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After briefly separating herself from Mallory, it was time for the game show host herself to not only take a spin on the block, but also as the house target. On the day of the Week 4 eviction, she was in a must-win situation, needing a Block Buster victory to keep her in the game. But Dee and Devens mounted a massive last-minute vote shift, gathering people from all sides of the house to target their fellow “Red Corner” alliancemates. And so, in the first blindside of the summer, Melody surprisingly survived the eviction, ensuring Lyric Medeiros would have no more words in the game.

Melody thought surviving eviction would give her new life in the game, opportunity to get into the driver’s seat. And unfortunately, for the vast majority of the game, she was sorely mistaken. Melody and the “F.A.P.” alliance failed to win power for the next few weeks, culminating in an incredibly frustrating Mallory nomination and eviction. Even when Drew won HoH, his refusal to put up any of the icons rankled Melody, who was adamant on going after the biggest threats in the game. When Barrett went gung-ho on the vets, she was eager to finally declare Dee “D.O.A.” But the Pipe Queen’s revenge dreams became a pipe dream when the Survivor winner got Yash Patel and Taylor Brown to keep her in the game. Now, after being saved by a Dee blindside, she was on the receiving end, left in the dark going into the Final Seven.

As the season progressed, Melody’s frustrations grew with every competition she bombed. But it turned out the Big Brother gods were just lying in wait for victory to emerge in the most eventful way. She secured her safety in the final Block Buster of the season, then followed it up with a massive HoH win. Despite the rapid nature of the double eviction, she locked in on the icons, taking the shot at Dee and Devens. When Devens won the Veto, however, things became a lot less simple. Wanting to take out a threat no matter what, she returned the favor to Yash, hoping Drew would finally turn on the icons.

But, for the umpteenth time, their paths in the game diverged. Two weeks after voting to spurn Dee, he spared her, yet another reminder to Melody about how, despite their closeness, they were not on the same page. Despite their incongruous interests, however, they would still be lumped together less than 24 hours later, when new HoH Devens threw them up on the block. When Drew won the veto, Melody’s game was as wrapped up as a mummy. While Drew did make a final gesture of loyalty in voting to keep her, the icons found their partnership threatening. Her game ended, much like her phone calls to her mom, on a bad connection.

On her way to the jury house, Melody talks with Parade about how she looks back on her HoH reign, whether her relationship with Drew helped or hurt her game more, and how far she planned to take him.

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Talk to me about your choice to put up Yash as the renom during your HoH in the double eviction. How do you look back on the decision now?
I ultimately wanted to make sure that I had three of the biggest threats in the house on the block on my HoH. And with Yash, he iced me out of the vote with Dee and Angela, which clearly meant he was working with the icons. And then that put an even bigger target on my back and just solidified that me, Drew, and Barrett were a trio and we’e the next to go. And he lied to me about what the bribe exactly covered, and then ultimately put me up on the block next to my only two allies. And then he was the biggest competition threat. So that was my thought process there. And looking back on it, I think I made the right decision. It does suck that I didn’t get an icon out. But at the same time, with all of the reasons that I just listed, I feel like Yash was the better choice to get out, and I don’t regret it.

Your relationship with Drew was complicated. While the two of you were incredibly close, you struggled to trust him multiple times in the game, saying at one point your games don’t align at all. Talk to me about your relationship, and how far you were planning to go with him if you stayed?
Drew and I’s relationship was obviously a lot of up and down. I wanted to get Drew out of the house multiple times. I had wanted to vote him out multiple times, but he just kept winning and staying. I still always, of course, wanted to be his friend and continue to be friends with him. But he was all over the place, and he made me angry a lot. And he did mess up my game a couple times, and that is why I wanted to get him out.

How far would I have taken Drew? I honestly don’t know. I have no idea. I would have to see how the rest of the game played out and take it day by day. I would be down to take him to the Final Two with me, but I would also have been down to vote him out. I really would have depended on how the rest of the game played out.

As you and Drew have gotten closer, the other houseguests have talked about the two of you being perceived as a pair. Do you feel that helped or hurt you more in the game? And what do you think about how the two of you will be after the game?
I think ultimately my relationship with Drew probably hurt my game more than it helped it. But also we both made it to top five, and I guess it didn’t hurt me that bad. But yeah, I mean, I was obviously put up on the block next to him several times, so it definitely hurt more than it helped. But it’s okay. I have no clue how Drew and I will be after the game. I definitely want to keep being his friend and talk to him. He’s an awesome guy. I’m just not sure beyond that.

You struggled at points with being too upfront and honest to people, even talking in the DR about how your mom told you not talk crap out loud. What’s the thing you either said or did that you regret the most from your time in the house?
Now that I can look back on my game, because I’m not in the house, I am going to sit here and say that I do not regret anything I said or did. I was definitely a little too honest at points, and definitely probably talked too much crap. But I made it pretty far, so I guess being myself all worked out.

Finally, give your rapid-fire thoughts on each of the remaining houseguests. Starting with Dee.
Gorgeous.
Devens.
Gamer!
Drew.
Pretty.
And finally, Taylor.
I would describe Taylor as…I don’t know. I literally don’t have a word for her. Boring?

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Before Diane Keaton‘s death in October 2025, The Family Stone sequel was in the works, with the film having revealed the actor’s replacement in the beloved holiday classic.

The Christmas comedy-drama is set to return for the holiday season, with Searchlight Pictures announcing Jean Smart will take over as the main love interest for Craig T. Nelson’s character.

Smart’s casting in The Families Stone was made on Instagram with a short video of a gift box reading there’s a “new guest” arriving. No further details were revealed in the post beyond Smart’s casting, with the production company teasing the film is “coming soon.” But, the official logline reveals how they will address Keaton’s absence.

“Twenty years after their mother’s passing, the Stone family reunites for Christmas only to face the season’s biggest surprise: their father has unexpectedly invited (Jean Smart) the woman he’s fallen in love with to meet the family.”

Despite the reality of the late Keaton not starring in her well-loved matriarchal role, fans were jumping with joy at the Frasier star joining the sequel.

“Hope someone’s polishing my tombstone because OMG I have died and gone to heaven,” said one fan on Instagram.

“i’m sat. filming hasn’t even started yet probably but i don’t care i’m so seated,” said another.

Another fan chimed in saying, “HOLY MOTHER WHAT A GAG!!! I cannot wait! One of my favorite Christmas movies ever!’

“This just convinced me to see it! Love her!!” added another.

Some fans commented that Smart was a “perfect” casting decision for The Families Stone, and that her joining the holidayu family was “Keaton approved.”

“This is going to be so good! The anticipation rises, because you are perfect for the continuation. Diane is watching from above and will be very proud! Christmas can come!” said one fan.

The holiday film was released in 2005 and became a commercial success. It starred an ensemble cast including Claire Danes, Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Nelson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Luke Wilson. The Family Stone centers on the the New England Stone family during a Christmas holiday misadventure. Their eldest son brings his uptight girlfriend home with plans to propose with the heirloom family ring, creating chaos.

The Families Stone will bring back almost the entire origina cast including McAdams as Amy Stone; Mulroney as Everett Stone; Wilson as Ben Stone; Parker as Meredith Morton; Danes as Julie Morton and many more.

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The rollout of theme nights continues on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars when the hit ABC dance competition features the remaining 13 couples dancing the Quickstep, Jive, Samba, Foxtrot or Cha Cha to songs for “Yacht Rock Night.”

The competition series is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough resuming their seats at the judges’ desk as the couples continue the battle for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy. See below for the specific songs and dance styles.

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Voting will be open when the dancing begins and close shortly after the final performance of the night. Live viewer votes from each night will be combined with the judges’ scores to determine who is in jeopardy of elimination.

Related: How to Vote on Dancing With the Stars Season 35: Live Windows, Limits & 2026 Rules

The couples (along with their dance styles and songs) are as follows:

• Tatyana Ali with partner Jan Ravnik will perform a Quickstep to “Maneater” by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
• Tyler Cameron with partner Sharna Burgess will perform a Jive to “Still the One” by Orleans.
• Jenna Dewan with partner Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Samba to “Africa” by Toto.
• Ezra Frech with partner Daniella Karagach will perform a Foxtrot to “Just the Two of Us” by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr.
• Amber Glenn with partner Pasha Pashkov will perform a Foxtrot set to “Hold the Line” by Toto.
• Taylor Hanson with partner Britt Stewart will perform a Foxtrot by “What a Fool Believes” by the Doobie Brothers.
• Maura Higgins with partner Mark Ballas will perform a Quickstep to “Turn Your Love Around” by George Benson.
• Ciara Miller with partner Brandon Armstrong will perform a Cha Cha to “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross.
• Jackson Olson with partner Emma Slater will perform a paso doble to “Easy Lover” by Phil Collins and Philip Bailey.
• Guillermo Rodriguez with partner Witney Carson will perform a Foxtrot to “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes.
• Harry Shum Jr. with partner Jenna Johnson will perform a Jive to “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Daryl Hall & John Oates.
• Julia Stiles with partner Ezra Sosa will perform a Salsa to “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” by Hall and Oates.
• Connor Wood with partner Rylee Arnold will perform a Foxtrot to “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac.

Dancing with the Stars is simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Streams the next day on Hulu.

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With fall weather settling in, it’s hard not to succumb to the festive spirit of the holiday season. Sure, we’ve yet to even reach Halloween, but it’s never too early to start bringing a little bit of Christmas flair into your home.

Fortunately, Costco already has you covered with a brand-new arrival that shoppers are racing to snatch up. Hitting select stores now for just $18.99, the Holiday Embroidered Faux Fur Throw blankets are finally here, with three festive patterns to choose from, each perfectly capturing the charm of the holiday season. Blink, and they could be gone, so you’ll want to snatch up your favorite while you still can.

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Spotted by @costcohotfinds, who promptly picked up all three to give fans a closer look at the selection, Costco’s Holiday Embroidered Faux Fur Throws are irresistibly soft and an instant fan-favorite whenever a new collection drops. And if the popularity of this season’s Halloween Embroidered Faux Fur Throws is any indication, this holiday lineup just might sell out fast. 

At $18.99 a pop, you can choose from Candy Cane, Tree and Snowflake patterns, each featuring an embroidered faux-fur face and a soft faux-mink reverse. Whether you drape one over your sofa, layer it across your bed or wrap it around yourself while snuggled up on a road trip, each throw delivers cozy comfort with a splash of holiday cheer.

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“Candy cane, tree, or snowflake? I love them,” @costcohotfinds captioned her post, leaving fans to decide which pattern fits their needs most.

“I can’t even choose a favorite, they’re all so cute,” one fan responded. “Oh these are a must-have for the holiday season,” another viewer chimed in. 

Those familiar with Costco’s popular embroidered throw collections were out in full force in the comments, already predicting the fate of this wintry lineup. “These are gonna be as hard to find as the Halloween ones,” one fan warned. While another agreed, “These are about to be sold out so quickly.”

Measuring 60 inches wide and 70 inches long, each blanket features a traditional holiday color, with Candy Cane in red, Tree in green and Snowflake in white, making the entire lineup a solid investment in holiday decor and comfort alike. Even better, they are machine washable and safe for the gentle cycle in the dryer, making maintenance easy over the long haul. 

At the moment, they aren’t available online, so you’ll have to do a little legwork if you intend on snatching one (or all three) up for yourself or a loved one. If your local store doesn’t have them yet, be patient. Availability varies by location, and your store might just be a little behind others.

Need more holiday gift inspiration? Check out Sam’s Club’s Wooden Mixer & Baking Playset and Target’s Staub Ceramic 3-Piece Rectangular Baking Dish Set.

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Moviegoers getting ready for the big-screen adaptation of Verity now have their first official look at the film in action. Amazon MGM Studios has released two new clips from the upcoming psychological thriller, offering brief glimpses of Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett in their respective roles.

Directed by Michael Showalter (and based on a screenplay by Nick Antosca), the R-rated thriller is set to arrive in theaters on Friday, Oct. 2. The newly released footage introduces the uneasy dynamic between the film’s central characters while giving audiences an early taste of the performances and atmosphere awaiting them on opening weekend.

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The first clip, titled “Meeting Verity,” shows Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) meeting Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) for the first time. The brief scene is deliberately quiet, as Lowen gets her first close look at the celebrated author she has been hired to replace.

The encounter also introduces the unusual circumstances that bring Lowen to the Crawford estate. With Verity unable to finish her bestselling book series, Lowen is brought in as a ghostwriter to complete the remaining work—a job that soon places her at the center of the family’s increasingly unsettling story.

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The second clip, “Say Something,” offers a more confrontational glimpse of the film, with Verity at the center of an increasingly tense exchange. The short scene provides another look at Hathaway and Johnson in their respective roles while showing the uneasy atmosphere surrounding the Crawford household.

That tension plays a major role in the larger story. While working at the estate, Lowen discovers what appear to be disturbing autobiographical notes written by Verity. The discovery leaves her struggling to determine what is real and what is fiction as she becomes increasingly drawn into the Crawford family’s private life.

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With its theatrical debut just days away, the newly released clips offer fans of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel their clearest look yet at how the story will unfold on the big screen.

Verity arrives in theaters Oct. 2, bringing its dark mystery to life with Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett leading the cast. Tickets for opening-weekend screenings are now available through participating theaters and major ticketing platforms.

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The upcoming Gilmore Girls documentary may have fans in their feels, the show’s star Lauren Graham recently shared.

Speaking with Extra TV on the red carpet for Variety’s Power of Women 2026 event on Wednesday, the actress got to talking about how the recently announced doc will provide fans with a new perspective of the show.

“It’s surprisingly emotional, and I think there’s a lot that fans [haven’t] heard before,” she said, explaining that filming the documentary allowed her to learn where Amy [Sherman-Palladino], the show’s creator, “was when that all started.”

She shared that she’s also had “conversations I’ve never had” with Sherman-Palladino in the process of making the film.

Announced in August, the documentary — the name of which has not been disclosed — will reveal “how the show eclipsed expectations to become a cross-generational phenomenon by unpacking the unique alchemy of the creators, cast, crew and collaborators,” per a Warner Bros. press release.

The documentary will also show “never-before-seen outtakes” of the beloved TV show, which aired from 2000-2007, and followed the mother-daughter relationship of Lorelai Gilmore, played by Graham, and her daughter Rory, played by Alexis Bledel.

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Graham was at the Variety event to support Gilmore Girls co-star Melissa McCarthy, who, along with Jennifer Hudson, Sharon Stone, and Pearlena Igbokwe, was a guest of honor.

While speaking at the event, McCarthy shared how Graham helped her “learn the ropes” of working on set, per video shared by Page Six.

“I loved to stand in Lauren’s light,” she said. “I could not find my mark to save my life, but I was like a guided missile for Lauren’s light and just put my big head right in front of it.”

“Lauren was of course the star of that show, and she could have thrown around her power and pointed out my mistakes,” McCarthy continued. “But instead she was incredibly kind and fun and quietly helped me learn the ropes within the scene, without her breaking character.”

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A delicious meal isn’t just about fresh ingredients — it’s also about having the right tools to bring those flavors to life. Quality cookware can make all the difference, helping you cook evenly, retain heat, and clean up easily. That’s why many home chefs trust brands known for craftsmanship and durability. One of the most respected names in the kitchen world is Le Creuset, famous for combining style with long-lasting performance. Now, one of the label’s iconic pieces is available at a rare discount.

The brand’s Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte is currently marked down from $34 to just $22 at Wayfair, making right now a smart time to add this classic piece to your kitchen collection. You can also score it for the same price at Amazon in a wide variety of hues. Whether you’re upgrading your tools for the fall baking season or gifting someone who loves to cook, this miniature Dutch oven blends timeless design with practical performance — no matter your skill level or recipe.

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With just 8 ounces of capacity, this petite stoneware baking dish is perfect for serving up personal portions of your favorite dips, sides, or desserts. Available in 8 rich colors at Wayfair and over a dozen at Amazon, it adds a splash of charm to your table, whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in. Choose from green, blue, orange, white, yellow, red, and more hues.

The classic knobbed lid and side handles aren’t just stylish touches — they’re designed for effortless lifting while keeping your food fresh and warm. Crafted from durable stoneware that resists chips and stains, it’s built for real-life use but still looks right at home on a styled kitchen shelf or dinner table. Whether you’re warming up a silky aioli, baking a mini dessert, or just using it to serve olives or mixed nuts, it brings a bit of charm to whatever role it plays.

As one of the brand’s most famous and bestselling products, it’s no surprise that this “high quality” and “versatile” cocotte is receiving plenty of accolades in the reviews section.“This mini cocotte is the perfect size and gets used quite often,” one shopper shared, adding that they use it to cook “in the oven and store small things in the fridge.”

Another shopper shared that it heats evenly, gets “hot quickly,” and “cleans up nicely.”

Related: Le Creuset’s Stoneware Christmas Tree Dish Is the Prettiest Way to Serve Up Small Holiday Snacks

If you’re in the market for high-quality, long-lasting cookware backed by a legacy of craftsmanship and design, the Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Cocotte is a smart place to start. Currently on sale for just $22 at Wayfair and Amazon, grab yours now before this deal ends!

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Bob Chapek ran Disney for less than three years before the company fired him. Ask him what he did wrong and the answer is short.

Nothing.

“The answer, again, is nothing,” he writes in a memoir that lands Sept. 29. Disney fired him in November 2022, and nearly four years on, this is the first time he’s given his account of it.

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Bob Iger picked Chapek to succeed him in 2020. By November 2022 Chapek was out, and Iger had the job back.

Chapek’s account is that this was the plan. He describes a “relentless three-year campaign to push me out,” and says Iger played an “intentional and preconceived role” in ending his run.

The book calls it “relentless sabotage.” Chapek says Iger disparaged him privately and questioned his judgment on pandemic-era movie decisions. He also floats a theory he does not back up, that Iger stepped aside in 2020 because he saw COVID coming and expected to come back.

Neither Iger nor Disney has responded to any of it.

The firing still stings, and he doesn’t hide it. “I didn’t get a chance to finish what I started,” he writes. “In truth, it pisses me off.”

What bothers him most is how it was done. “The way Disney’s board and Bob Iger handled my firing made it seem as if I had committed some terrible offense,” he writes.

Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth runs through three decades at the company, and Chapek uses it to defend the decisions that turned Disney fans against him, the ticket prices and the FastPass overhaul among them.

He stands by the price increases that ran through his tenure, arguing the higher annual pass and ticket prices “reduced crowds and increased guest satisfaction.” That puts him opposite Michael Eisner, another former Disney chief, who went after the company’s prices in February and said it had gotten too expensive.

Iger announced in January that he’d step down before the end of the year, after a run that included pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air.

Iger isn’t running Disney anymore. Josh D’Amaro is, and Chapek takes credit for that too.