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The Top-Ranked Ice Cream Shop in America Is Hiding In Nebraska
Ask anyone about the best ice cream in their neck of the woods, and you’ll get answers rooted in a kind of nostalgia and fierce local loyalty usually reserved for hip hop artists and sports teams. Some regional ice cream brands like Blue Bell, Graeter's, Tillamook, and Ben & Jerry’s jumped beyond their borders to gain national recognition. But it’s hard to imagine an ice cream shop more all-American than the one that took the top slot in USA Today's 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Omaha, Nebraska’s own Coneflower Creamery.
Named for a native wildflower found only across the Midwestern prairies, Coneflower takes local food seriously. The Creamery sources its rhubarb, berries, lavender, honey, stone fruits, grapes, sweet corn, pears, and even root beer from nearby farms and breweries. The gallons and gallons of fresh milk needed to run a creamery come from Burbach Dairy in Hartington.
Coneflower’s menu includes seasonal flavors like sun-ripened strawberry, tart cherry crumble, garden mint chip, Grandma Minnie’s Lemon Bar, and blueberry elderflower sherbert. A perennial favorite is the Blackstone Butterbrickle, an homage to a chocolate-toffee regional delicacy invented by Omaha’s historic Blackstone Hotel (now The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel) almost a hundred years ago.
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Don’t Sleep on Omaha, Nebraska’s Culinary SceneThat’s not the Blackstone’s only culinary claim to fame. In a addition to butterrickle, this is also the birthplace of the Reuben sandwich, which once fueled hotelier Charles Schimmel’s weekly poker games. It’s true that Omaha rarely gets grouped in with food scene favorites like San Francisco, New Orleans, or Charleston– and it’s more associated with steak than produce or confections. But with neighbors and history like this, it’s easy to see why both the Coneflower co-owners draw such inspiration from The Gateway to the West.
After studying business at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Coneflower founder and “scoopologist” Brian Langbehnmoved to Chicago for culinary school. He studied pastry and worked under the Bon Appetit’s 2005 Pastry Chef of the Year Christine McCabe at Sugar / a Dessert Bar, a buzzy dining concept that blended nightlife and sweets. After a stint on the Amalfi Coast cooking and sampling gelato, Langbehn returned to Omaha, where he joined the team at 801 Chophouse, a fine-dining steakhouse, eventually serving as executive chef.
Also working at 801 Chophouse was Katie Arant Chapman, a young pastry chef who had gone to the Metro Community College (MCC) Institute for the Culinary Arts in Omaha while cutting her teeth on dessert programs at several local restaurants, including M’s Pub and Le Voltaire. Like Langbehn, she left Omaha and expanded her culinary skillset in Napa Valley at restaurants and bakeries, including Bottega, Bouchon, and Coqueta.
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Ten Years, Three Locations and One Winning CreameryThree years later, Langbehn was ready to launch Coneflower as a small booth at the Blackstone, and persuaded Chapman to return to Omaha as the venture’s co-owner and pastry chef.
The Creamery opened at Blackstone in 2016, and by 2023, it expanded to a second space in Millwork Commons. That same year, MCC awarded Chapman a Sage Medallion, recognizing alumni who demonstrate passion and excellence in the culinary field. In 2024, Coneflower announced a third location in Olde Towne Elkhorn, just west of Omaha and the Boys Town suburb.
With two pastry chefs on deck, the ice cream is just one of the draws at Coneflower. Langbehn and Chapman developed the Creamery’s signature waffle cone recipe together. Chapman crafted Coneflower’s ice cream sandwich cookies and array of baked goods, some of which are an ingredient in flavors like cookies and cream, toasted coconut with angel food and king cake. Langbhen and Chapmen even insist on making Coneflower’s sprinkles from scratch.
View this post on InstagramConeflower has earned numerous accolades over the last decade. Eater included the Creamery in its 2018 list of 13 hot new restaurants in the Big O, as locals affectionately call it, and in a 2024 round-up of the 38 best restaurants in Omaha. In 2023, it topped Yelp’s list of the 100 best ice cream shops in the United States. Indeed, Coneflower has been named to USA Today’s 10Best every year since 2023, though this is the first time it has taken the top spot.
Before You Spend Big in Retirement, Hear This Expert's Take on Buying Boats, Motorcycles, and Vintage Cars
Whether it's a sailboat, motorcycle, vintage car, or other long-awaited splurge, many seniors view retirement as the perfect time to buy that big-ticket item. Before making a major purchase, Rob De Lessio, Director of Lead Advisors of Strategic Wealth Designers, spoke with Parade about why it's important to understand what you're really buying.
Boats: A Retirement Dream for Water LoversPhoto by MIGUEL MEDINA on Getty Images
A sailboat or motorboat can offer adventure, relaxation, and is perfect for fishing trips, watersports, and family outings. However, ownership comes with ongoing expenses, including storage, insurance, and maintenance. "Boats have long been jokingly referred to as 'holes in the water you throw money into,'" De Lessio says.
Although boats are assets that lose value over time and generate extra costs like fuel, maintenance, and docking fees, that doesn't mean your dream watercraft is a bad purchase. It simply means buyers should view it as a lifestyle investment rather than a financial one. "If it's something you've dreamed about for years and you can comfortably afford it, I say go for it."
Motorcycles: A Lower-Cost Adventure With Real TradeoffsPhoto by thianchai sitthikongsak on Getty Images
Compared to boats, motorcycles have lower upfront costs while providing a sense of freedom and excitement. It's important to remember that motorcycles are still depreciating assets and incur expenses like insurance, maintenance, and storage.
Retirees should also consider the risks and physical demands of riding. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riders 50 and older went from just 3% of all motorcyclist deaths in 1975 to 33%. Proper training, protective gear, and choosing a bike that matches your physical capabilities can mean all the difference when enjoying the open road.
Vintage Car: The Best Chance of Holding ValueAmong traditional retirement toys, vintage cars may have the greatest potential to appreciate from an initial investment. However, De Lessio cautions against assuming every classic vehicle is an opportunity to grow your money.
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"Certain rare antique cars or collectibles may appreciate over time, but that's typically the exception rather than the rule," he says. While some collector cars become more valuable as the years go by, it could require significant time and investment if especially if restoration or ongoing upkeep is involved.
The One Option That Could Actually Pay You BackIf retirees want a purchase that offers both enjoyment and potential financial upside, De Lessio believes a vacation rental property deserves consideration. "A well-located rental property can potentially appreciate over time, generate income, and provide a place for you and your family to enjoy for years to come," he explains.
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Unlike most boats, vehicles, and recreational toys, real estate may provide income, appreciation, and even estate-planning benefits. Still, it comes with its own responsibilities, including maintenance, taxes, and insurance.
The best retirement purchase isn't always the one with the highest return. Sometimes it's the one that helps create the memories you've been waiting years to make. As De Lessio puts it, "If you're buying one of those items, buy it because it brings you joy, creates memories and fulfills a lifelong goal—not because you're expecting it to improve your balance sheet." After all, retirement is about enjoying the life you've spent years saving for.
Joan Cusack Reveals Why Her Dislike for Los Angeles Made Her Ditch Hollywood
Joan Cusack is back reprising her role as cowboy Jessie in Toy Story 5, with the actor marking her return to Hollywood after 11 years. The actor opened up about what made her leave the star-studded city of Los Angeles early in her career.
The beloved two-time Oscar-nominated actor has kept a low profile since stepping away to raise her family in Chicago. In an interview with People, the Chicago native reveals that Los Angeles wasn't meant for her and the lifestyle she wanted.
“I never lived anywhere else,” she says. “I think a couple times I tried to go out to L.A., and I'd be in a coffee shop and the waitress would be like, ‘Oh my God, I just got a part doing blah-blah-blah.' Everyone's so beautiful. It's too sunny. I don't even like the sun, so I couldn't do it.”
The 63-year-old was born in New York before being raised in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She began her career at the start of the 1980s with a role in My Bodyguard. She soon became known for hit films like Sixteen Candles, Working Girl, Addams Family Values, School of Rock, and voicing Jessie in the Toy Story franchise.
With her return to the spotlight, Cusack is revealing that her family was a main reason why she left Hollywood. She struggled between her actor career in Hollywood versus her down-to-earth life in Chicago.
“When [the boys] were younger, there was always that [struggle of] . . . ‘I should be home.' And then I'd be home and I'd be like, ‘I should be at work,'" she says.
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In the end, Cusack decided to stay in Chicago to raise her two sons, Dylan, 29, and Miles, 26, with her husband, Richard Burke, an attorney. Before returning for Toy Story 5, her last credited film role was Mrs. Tammy Krum in the 2019 movie Klaus and in the 2020 TV series Homecoming. She's made it a point to stay away from the red carpet, with Cusack revealing why her return to the Toy Story franchise was different.
"In my life, I haven't really done that many of those things," Cusack revealed. "I think I turned the corner with my husband and was like, 'Whoa. What's going on here?' And then those guns popped the confetti out and I was like, 'Whoa. What's happening?'"
Alongside acting, Cusack also owned a gift shop called Judy Maxwell Home, named after Barbara Streisand's character in What's Up Doc?
Joy Behar Gets a Grim Warning From Colin Farrell on ‘The View’
Colin Farrell's visit to The View took a surprisingly dark turn.
During the Wednesday, June 24 episode of the ABC talk show, Farrell joined the co-hosts to talk about Season 2 of Sugar. But the conversation soon shifted to aging, death and how the actor feels about turning 50.
According to a report by Entertainment Weekly, Joy Behar asked Farrell about reaching the milestone birthday. Farrell said he has embraced getting older, but he also said people do not talk about death enough.
When Behar joked that she was not going anywhere, Farrell turned toward her with a blunt response.
"That grim reaper is coming for you as well, sister! All of us!" Farrell said.
How Joy Behar RespondedAccording to Entertainment Weekly, the longtime The View co-host quickly responded, "But not today!"
The exchange came after Behar broke into a reference to Dreamgirls, singing that she was "not going." Farrell then used the moment to make his larger point about how people talk about death.
What Farrell Said About Death Colin Farrell at Cannes in 2015.Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Farrell continued talking about death after the exchange with Behar.
He told the panel that death "shouldn't be this big, fearsome thing," while also admitting that he is not exactly comfortable with the idea himself.
He also said he gets scared during airplane turbulence and appeared to be censored during the live broadcast after swearing.
"I don't want to die! I want life to slow down," Farrell added.
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Why Farrell Was on 'The View'Farrell appeared on The View to promote the second season of Sugar.
Farrell discussed the new twists in the Apple TV series, reuniting with Tom Cruise after Minority Report, and his return as the Penguin in The Batman: Part 2.
Apple previously announced that Season 2 of Sugar premiered Friday, June 19, with new episodes released weekly through Aug. 7.
Target's 'Beautiful' Cast-Iron Kitchen Staple Looks Just Like a Le Creuset Style Nearly 7x the Price
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When it comes to cookware essentials that never let you down, few tools rival the versatility of a good Dutch oven. A true one-stop shop for all kinds of one-pot recipes, this centuries-old kitchen staple is an easy way to level up your cooking without breaking the bank.
Speaking of affordability, Target is currently stocking a $65 Crock Pot 5-Quart Dutch Oven that bears a striking resemblance to a Le Creuset style nearly seven times the price. Offering many of the same features as its designer counterpart, this stylish find is a reminder that reliable cookware can look great without costing a fortune.
Crock Pot 5-Quart Dutch Oven With Lid, $64.99 at Target Shop It!Whether you're just starting to build out your kitchen or looking for easy upgrades that help you explore new recipes, the Crock Pot 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Lid is an ideal place to start. Designed to make one-pot meals an absolute breeze, it features a durable cast-iron construction that distributes and retains heat efficiently while also doubling as an eye-catching piece of kitchen decor.
Truly one of the most versatile tools you can have for slow-cooking, simmering, braising, baking and more, this Dutch oven comes with a self-basting lid that redirects moisture back onto your food, as well as an oven-safe construction up to 500°F. Even better, it's compatible with all cooktops, including induction, and features wide handles that make it easy to carry from the oven to the table.
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Reliable Design That Home Cooks LoveWhen you compare it to styles like Le Creuset's Signature Round Dutch Oven, it becomes clear why shoppers are rushing to Target for the better deal. With rave reviews and a five-star rating online, it's another reminder that it pays to shop around before dropping a ton of cash.
"What a beautiful crockpot," one shopper wrote, also noting that it shipped quickly and was carefully packed. "I love the color," another fan chimed in, agreeing with the first.
Others echoed the same sentiment, of course. One fan called it a "great product" with "very good quality," and said they were excited to try it out.
While supplies last, Target is offering a variety of colors to choose from, of which one fan dubbed the selection undeniably "beautiful," including blush pink, pistachio green, blue, red, slate gray and sunset orange. And if you pick one up for yourself, you'll be happy to know the enamel interior resists scratches, making cleanup easy from start to finish. Just be sure to hand-wash after each use rather than tossing it in the dishwasher.
Save yourself some much-needed cash and elevate your kitchen with this popular Crock Pot design. It's ready to use out of the box and will quickly become something you reach for time and time again. While you're at it, take a look at Target's Water Hyacinth Woven Side Table and Dolly Parton Stoneware 12-Piece Dinnerware Set.
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JCPenney’s 'Breathable' and 'Super Soft' 100% Cotton Tee Is 'Perfect for Warm Weather' and Now $7 in 23 Colors
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It’s not always easy to put together a cohesive outfit. If you tend to struggle with decision fatigue in the morning, you may want to invest in a capsule wardrobe. It should be filled with classic and timeless pieces that you can create a plethora of outfits with, like JCPenney’s St. John's Bay V-Neck Cotton Tee. Right now, you can score it on sale for less than $10 for a limited time!
Normally retailing for $16, this cotton tee is marked down to $10. However, JCPenney is offering an additional discount, bringing the price down to just $7 if you use the code BEACHES at checkout. This top is available in a whopping 23 colors, including neutrals, pastels, vibrant hues, and earthy tones. Sizes range from extra small to XXL in petite and regular, and shoppers noted that it fits true to size. This top is also available in plus sizes ranging from 1X to 5X.
St. John's Bay V-Neck Cotton Tee, $7 (was $10) at JCPenney Shop at JCPenneyIf there’s one material you can rely on to keep you cool during the warmer months, it’s cotton, making this tee the ultimate summer staple. Made of 100% cotton, this tee is lightweight and breathable, allowing air to flow through. It prevents the fabric from trapping in heat and regulates your body temperature. This tee also works to keep your skin dry and non-sticky, as cotton is great at absorbing sweat.
Numerous shoppers raved that this top is “super soft.” Safe and skin-friendly, this tee is Oeko-tex Standard 100 certified. The fabric has been tested and is free of over 1,000 harmful chemicals and toxic substances. It should give you peace of mind, especially if you have sensitive skin.
This tee strikes a balance between relaxed and polished. It features slightly flared short sleeves and a loose silhouette that drapes straight down to skim your body without clinging to your skin. Balancing out the flowy fit and giving it more of a refined feel, this top boasts structured shoulders and a stylish V-neckline that highlights the décolletage. The hem ends around the waist, so you can either tuck it into your waistband for an elevated look or leave it untucked for a breezy and laid-back style.
St. John's Bay V-Neck Cotton Tee, $7 (was $10) at JCPenney Shop at JCPenneyOne reviewer described this top as “comfortable, breathable, and versatile.” A second shopper stated that the short sleeves make this tee “perfect for warm weather.” A third customer commented that it’s a “great everyday basic.”
Classic and versatile, this tee is undoubtedly a capsule wardrobe essential. Thanks to its simple design, you can style it with nearly anything in your closet to create both casual and dressy ensembles. Pair it with some jorts or leggings for an easy errand-running outfit, and just as easily don it with a skirt or linen pants for a chic summer-ready look.
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2004 Romance Gets Named the Most Perfect Sci-Fi Film of the 21st Century
Despite being over 20 years old, the filmEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, written by filmmaker Charlie Kaufman, is still receiving acclaim.
The publicationCollider recently named the Michel Gondry-directed movie the most perfect sci-fi film that premiered after the year 2000. Other hit films featured in the list of "10 sci-fi movies from the 21st century that are actually perfect" include 2025's Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, The Prestige from 2006, and Mad Max: Fury Road, released in 2015.
The publication complemented the 2004 film's unique commentary on the end of a romantic relationship, punctuated by sweet and supremely painful moments.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which secured the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 2005, has a score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Michel Gondry & Kate Winslet Revealed Why They Were Drawn to 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'In a joint 2004 interview, Gondry and actress Kate Winslet, who played Clementine, discussed what drew them to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Gondry shared that his faith in scriptwriting was renewed when he came across Kaufman's screenplay for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
"I had read so many scripts that were really horrible. And I was really depressed because I came to a point that I really believed that scripts were boring. And I read his script, and I just realized that scripts could be just enjoyable and great and everything I dreamed of," said the French director.
Winslet also shared similar comments about Kaufman's script, stating that she appreciated its humor and poignancy.
"Underneath all the kind of complexities of the telling of this story, it's a very, very simple love story about two sort of social misfits, who were kind of meant to be together. And to me, the love that they have for each other is very sort of realistic, it's very true to life, you know. You can't have every day in a relationship as though it's the first day that you've ever met," said Winslet during the 2004 interview.
In addition, Winslet said she was pleased to have the opportunity to "play this crazy neurotic, wonderful American girl in a contemporary movie," rather than "the more period roles" she had done prior to being cast as Clementine.
Nobel Prize-Winning Songwriter Just Named America's Most Essential Musical Artist
Bob Dylan has added another remarkable distinction to one of the most celebrated careers in music history.
Ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026, CBS News Sunday Morning asked nearly 90 prominent Americans to identify the songs they believe best capture the American spirit. The result is Sunday Morning's Essential American Songbook, an interactive collection of 250 songs spanning genres and generations. While contributors nominated works by everyone from Louis Armstrong and Woody Guthrie to Aretha Franklin and Simon & Garfunkel, Dylan emerged as the project's most-cited artist.
Overall, Dylan received 16 artist nominations, finishing ahead of Ray Charles with 13 and Aretha with 12. His 1963 classic "Blowin' in the Wind" also tied as one of the survey's most-selected individual songs, earning seven votes alongside Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come," Charles' "America the Beautiful" and Aretha's "Respect." Only Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land" received more support, with eight selections.
The list of people who chose "Blowin' in the Wind" underscores the song's remarkable reach. Among those who selected the folk anthem were bestselling author Stephen King, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, novelist Erik Larson, journalist James Fallows, opera star Renée Fleming and comedy duo Cheech & Chong.
Viewers will get a closer look at the project during a special edition of CBS News Sunday Morning, airing Sunday, June 28, and anchored by veteran journalist Jane Pauley. Along with Tracy Smith's report on the creation of the Essential American Songbook, the broadcast will feature performances by James Taylor, Sara Bareilles andJon Batiste, each performing one of the songs selected for the collection. The special will also stream on Paramount+.
Dylan's strong showing was also notable because it wasn't driven by a single song alone. As CBS News Sunday Morning contributor Bill Flanagan explained in an accompanying essay, support for Dylan was spread across multiple compositions, with "Blowin' in the Wind" ultimately receiving the most selections. That breadth of recognition helped Dylan finish as the survey's most-cited artist overall.
Released in 1963 on The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, "Blowin' in the Wind" quickly became one of the defining songs of the folk revival. Its simple questions about war, freedom and human dignity transformed it into an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement, while artists ranging from Peter, Paul and Mary to Stevie Wonder have recorded their own versions over the decades.
The project itself was created to mark the nation's semiquincentennial, with CBS News Sunday Morning inviting musicians, writers, historians, business leaders, journalists and public figures to each nominate three American songs they felt belonged in the country's musical canon. Contributors included Joan Baez, Cyndi Lauper, Jeff Bridges, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, David Byrne, Ken Burns, Mark Cuban and many others.
Flanagan argues that American music has always been defined by the blending of cultures and traditions, writing that songs "travel like the wind." That philosophy is reflected throughout the final collection, which ranges from Broadway standards and jazz classics to country, rock, gospel, hip-hop and folk.
The survey also produced a few surprises. Paul Simon's "American Tune" earned six votes and his hit song with Art Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow" each received five. The contributors overwhelmingly favored music from the 1960s and 1970s, with those two decades accounting for nearly 200 of the 250 selected songs.
This is just the latest in a long list of honors Dylan has received. He was part of the 1997 Kennedy Center Honors, was given a special citation Pulitzer Prize in 2008, earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature for creating "new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."
More than 60 years after he first asked how many roads a man must walk down, Dylan's music continues to resonate across generations. In a project designed to identify the songs that best define America, no artist was cited more often.
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Funko Announces Pop! 250 Collection, Unveils Iconic First One-Of-One Collectible
America 250 celebrations have been well underway throughout the year, but with the Fourth of July right around the corner (not to mention the U.S. soccer team's chance to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup), collectors and anyone looking to celebrate this massive anniversary of the good old red, white and blue cannot miss Funko's brand-new, freshly announced Pop! 250 collection, featuring some of the country's most iconic, historic figures of all time.
Funko first exclusively revealed to Parade that, beginning today, the company is kicking off its Pop! 250 rollout, which will feature 26 total one-of-one Funko Pops. In fact, these unique, one-of-a-kind Pops will be announced over the next 26 days, with their identities currently kept tightly under wraps. Rest assured, however, that each announcement will feature a figure who helped to shape American culture over the last 250 years.
First on the list is a figure everyone should know due to his major influence on various areas of modern-day American life: Benjamin Franklin. What did Franklin invent? That's a jaw-dropping laundry list. Among the ideas Franklin is credited with are the lightning rod, bifocals and swim fins, and he had a significant influence on modern-day libraries, newspapers and fire departments.
Clearly, Franklin was a busy, versatile and important figure, and now, Funko is offering fans of the brand the opportunity to bring a Pop! version of this founding father home. The 1770 Pop! showcases Franklin's well-known, classic look, including his very own bifocals, and will be a unique, singular collectible for one lucky person.
Pop! 250 Benjamin Franklin (0:21)If you're eager to get your hands on this Benjamin Franklin Funko Pop!, keep an eye on Funko's social media accounts and the POP250 hashtag, and mark your calendar for Aug. 6, when Funko will host a special POP! 250 livestream.
In honor of this first-of-its-kind rollout, Funko has also debuted a new Pop 250 logo, making it easy to identify which figures are part of this exclusive new line.
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James Van Der Beek 'Appeared Buoyant and Happy' While Battling Cancer on Set of 'Elle'
James Van Der Beek's last role will be one to remember.
Speaking at the premiere of the Prime TV show, Elle, on Tuesday, which will officially be out on July 1, the show's co-runner, Caroline Dries, fondly remembered working with the late actor in footage shared by The Wrap.
"James told me that acting allowed him to be someone and forget the pain he was in, but even off camera, James appeared to be buoyant and happy," she said of the actor who died of cancer in February. "He brought his daughters to set. He sat with us on plastic folding chairs in video village, he made us laugh. He told us stories, and he showed us nothing but kindness and gratitude toward the crew."
The Dawson's Creek icon played mayoral hopeful Dean Wilson in the series, which also stars Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, and June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott as her parents.
"This would be James' last role," Dries continued. "Our cast gave him the space to feel that joy. Our cast is very special."
Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly, whom he shared six children with, also reposted Dries kind words to her Instagram stories on Thursday and shared that "Emilia and Annabel had the pleasure of separately being on set with him. They treated the kiddos beautifully and he was so proud of this role...especially because his daughters were so looking forward to watching it"
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The heartfelt speech from Dries comes days after Kimberly also shared a tribute to him this past Sunday on Father's Day.
“Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today,” she wrote. “And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You’re a marvel.”
The show, which is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, who originated the iconic character of Elle Woods in 2001, was one of the many celebrities to share a heartfelt to tribute to Van Der Beek after his death.
"Devastated to hear about James Van Der Beek," she wrote on social media. "What an extraordinary, talented man who also showed great kindness and grace in every action. Praying all the angels watch over his family during this difficult time."
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Katie Couric Says She Was Pushed Out of a High-Profile Celeb Interview She Pitched
Katie Couric is looking back at one of the assignments that got away.
During the Wednesday, June 24 episode of Call Her Daddy, Couric told hostAlex Cooperthat she once pitched a 60 Minutes profile on Lady Gagabefore the singer became an even bigger cultural force.
According to a report by People, Couric said she thought Gaga could be "the next Madonna" and believed that CBS should do a profile on her.
Couric said the idea was initially rejected. She recalled a producer telling her the response was, "It's not for us."
Why the Assignment Later Went to Anderson Cooper Lady Gaga at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards held at Barker Hangar on February 27th, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images
Couric said the show later became interested in pursuing Gaga after the singer's public profile had grown.
But when Couric checked the CBS assignment board, she said she saw the story listed with Anderson Cooper instead.
"And I see Lady Gaga, Anderson Cooper," Couric recalled on Call Her Daddy.
Couric said the moment frustrated her because she had first brought the idea to the show.
"It made me crazy," she said.
CBS later aired Cooper's 60 Minutes interview with Gaga on Feb. 13, 2011. The profile was taped in London, Milan and New York while Gaga was on tour.
What She Said Happened With Hillary ClintonCouric said on the podcast that the Gaga interview was not the only assignment where she felt pushed aside.
She recalled being told she would do a profile of Hillary Clinton, who was secretary of state at the time, before learning that Scott Pelley's team had contacted the State Department about the same story.
Couric said the part that bothered her most was not just the reassignment, but how she found out.
She described it as happening "behind my back."
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How Couric Later Interviewed GagaCouric did eventually interview Gaga. In 2011, she joined the singer for the ABC special A Very Gaga Thanksgiving.
Couric worked at CBS from 2006 to 2011, anchoring CBS Evening News With Katie Couric and contributing to 60 Minutes.
'The Bear' Cast Reveals Their Favorite Scenes — Including One Emmy-Winning Moment That Nearly Ruined the Set (Exclusive)
After five years, 48 episodes, and countless uses of the f-word, The Bear has at last come to a close. Through the five-season series, there's been a lot to, for lack of a better term, chew on. We've seen Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and so many other people not only reinvent the Beef family restaurant into a fine dining establishment, but reinvent themselves as well.
If you were to ask fans of The Bear about their favorite scene from the series, you would get a veritable buffet of answers. Carmy's seven-minute monologue at Al-Anon in the Season 1 finale, when he finally reveals his complicated relationship with his brother? Marcus (Lionel Boyce) having a heart-to-heart with Luca (Will Poulter) in Copenhagen about sports and the meaning of success? Richie belting out Taylor Swift in the car, having finally discovered his purpose in life? The menu is limitless.
So, when Parade had the chance to talk with some of the cast members of the Emmy-winning series, we had to ask what their favorite scenes were to film. And they provided some five-star options.
Moss-Bachrach has plenty of scenes he could pick from, considering the massive metamorphosis Richie has undergone over the course of the series. But, surprisingly, the 49-year-old says the scene that stands out is one of the first.
"The first thing I can think about is making that first episode and meeting everybody," he says. "Seeing what the culture of the show is going to be like and seeing who my scene partners were going to be. Just feeling that initial alchemy and that initial camaraderie was so seductive and inspiring to me. I just felt like I had been invited to a really special party."
"Shooting that pilot was so much fun, man," agrees Liza Colón-Zayas. But the Emmy winner has some different takes for her own favorite scene.
"I love me and Sydney on the street, when I hoist her up into the air," she answers, referring to a moment from the Season 2 premiere. The two clearly got off on the wrong foot, with Tina even sabotaging the newbie, who she felt was threatening her position. But she grew to respect and eventually learn from her. And so, when Sydney asks her to be her sous chef in the reimagined concept of The Bear, she was flying high.
The friendship and camaraderie between Tina and Sydney have extended off-screen as well as The Bear goes along. Edebiri stepped behind the camera for the first time to direct "Napkins," a Season 3 episode that tells Tina's origin story as to how she got to The Beef. Unsurprisingly, Colón-Zayas shouts it out as a highlight for her as well. Though, always the team player, she quickly remarks how much she likes to watch her fellow actors work.
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Boyce also picks out a moment from the show's beginning, albeit from the finale rather than the premiere.
"I remember the family meal," he recalls about the Season 1 ending, when the staff enjoys a Berzatto family spaghetti meal. "It was the first time we had this camaraderie."
Abby Elliott echoes Boyce's answer, bringing up the various family meals throughout the series. And she reveals a key tidbit about how show creator Christopher Storer makes them sound so natural.
"It's not scripted," the woman behind Sugar says. "We're just sitting, eating, looking at each other, and it's simple. And Chris will just say, 'Abby, you're eating Tina's food, and it's delicious. Look at Tina, and let her know that you know. And so it's like all these very small moments, and it comes together just beautifully."
Elliott also, of course, made mention of Sugar's standout episode, "Ice Chips." With her character pregnant since Season 2 (something she says Storer wrote into the show based on her real-life pregnancy), she goes into labor alone, with everyone heads-down at the restaurant and not responding to her calls. And so she resorts to perhaps the worst person she can use as her emergency contact: Her mother, Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis). "Ice Chips" serves to warm their relationship, though, helping build the Berzatto matriarch's season-long path of recovery and redemption.
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"I loved the challenge of the birth episode," she says of her performance, which earned her an Emmy nomination. "I will always go back to having that really intense, real moment with Jamie Lee Curtis. I don't think I'll ever get over it."
Matty Matheson, too, has a personal highlight from a family dinner, also involving the Oscar winner. This one, however, is much less pleasant. The man behind Neil Fak was one of the many in attendance for a night to remember in Season 2's "Fishes." The feature-length installment is packed to the nines with star talent, from Bob Odenkirk to Sarah Paulson to John Mulaney. And it all culminates in an incredibly tense scene around the dinner table, as tense words are exchanged, forks start flying, tables are flipped, and cars are driven into houses.
"[I loved] being at the table during 'Fishes,'" Matheson answers. With [Jon] Bernthal, there are all these rumors, either he wasn't supposed to flip the table, or he was supposed to flip the table. But I'm sitting next to him, and he [approaches] Duccio, our first A.D. And he's like, 'Hey, Duccio, I'm gonna flip the table.' And Duccio's just like, 'Please don't do that. This is all real glass. We'll have to reset, and there's wine and everything. Please don't do that. Let's do a couple more takes, and then we'll put like breakables out, and we'll do some stuff.' And Bernthal was like, 'Okay, no problem, man.' Next take was just that take."
A nightmare for production, true. But, to be fair to Bernthal, that episode did win him an Emmy the very next year. With The Bear set to conclude tonight, we shall see if there's anything in Season 5 to turn (or flip) the tables, giving new options to challenge some of those iconic moments.
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Owala's Ultra-Popular Water Bottle With a Built-In Straw Is Down to a Rare $27 During Amazon Prime Day
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If you’ve scrolled even just one minute on TikTok lately, chances are you’ve heard of Owala. The brand is behind some of the trendiest water bottle and tumbler styles of 2026, winning over consumers for its cute designs and everyday practicality. Kids, tweens, teens, college students, and even adults who are committed to staying hydrated can’t get enough. This Prime Day, which runs through June 26, Amazon has marked down an iconic Owala option: the FreeSip Water Bottle.
Right now, it’s marked down a rare 20% from $35 to just $27 in several colors, making it the perfect time to snag one (or a few) before the deal ends. From the backpack to the desk to the gym, this bottle fits everywhere. And once you try it, you’ll see why it’s on everyone’s list.
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle, From $27 (was $35) at AmazonCourtesy of Amazon
Shop at AmazonDesigned with the kind of practical charm that makes you wonder how you ever went without it, this water bottle turns everyday hydration into an easy habit. Its clever dual-sip lid lets you choose between a quick straw pull or a classic open swig, whether you’re mid-workout or easing through your daily routine.
The smooth, sturdy exterior sits comfortably in your hand, the carry loop keeps it grab-and-go ready, and the leakproof build means it can tumble around in your bag without leaking. Simple, functional, and genuinely satisfying to use, it even goes straight into the dishwasher, making end-of-day cleanup as effortless as the sip itself.
The classic 32-ounce version comes in a lineup of dozens of standout shades, each showing off the signature tri-color style: you can get bright sunset-hued orange and gold versions, pretty pastel options, and retro color combos like pale blue, pale green, and orange. Sale options are listed at a budget-friendly $27 or $28, making it easy to grab a color that feels fun and fresh.
With over 100,000 five-star reviews, this Owala style has earned its top status for being “durable,” featuring a “secure and leakproof” cap, and offering a “collectable” color range. “This bottle really performs when it comes to insulation. It keeps water cold for hours — literally from morning until late afternoon, even on warm days,” one shopper wrote.
Another added that the brand “nailed it” with the color choices, calling them “fun and stylish” to carry around.
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With performance, style, and a price this low, it’s no wonder everyone’s adding the Owala FreeSip Water Bottle to their Amazon cart this Prime Day. Grab yours before the sale event ends June 26!
Jenny Mollen Addresses the ‘Toxic’ Post Parenting Backlash — No Apology, But the Truth Is More Complicated Than You Think
The backlash against Jenny Mollen isn’t over. The mom of two (she shares 12-year-old Sid and eight-year-old Lazlo with ex, actor Jason Biggs) was slammed by critics after she posted photos in May on Instagram of herself and her older son embracing in bed, with the caption, “Your eldest son will be the most toxic man you ever date.”
Now, one month after her initial post, Mollen is speaking out again. And no, she isn’t apologizing.
While the caption was later removed, enough people saw it to spark a major controversy. Last week, Mollen edited the post, adding her statement again and sharing, “This was the original caption. And I stand by it.”
Mollen spoke with Amanda Hirsch on her “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast earlier this week, opening up about the post, the controversy, the backlash, and her views on motherhood. Mollen restates her Instagram comment for Hirsch, adding, “Which is true.” She goes on to say, “And I can explain what that means.”
So what exactly does “Your eldest son will be the most toxic man you ever date” mean? Mollen tells Hirsch, “It’s like this is the joke I’ve been making forever. Like, I’m in this dysfunctional relationship with a guy who’s like, you know, can you hold my head while I like, vomit into the toilet? Can you give me a full-body massage before bed? Can you, you know, be a dear and put more ice in my water bottle? Like this is the treatment.”
Hirsch does point out, “This is part of your humor,” and asks Mollen what she thinks made people take her post the wrong way.
“I think they thought maybe the hug looked lascivious. I’m not sure. I don’t think they liked the caption, ‘toxic.’ I think toxic got in some sort of algorithm search, and you’re probably like reading about being abused and then you see this woman embracing her son, and they’re just like what the f***? You know, they couldn’t handle it. It threw them over the edge,” said Mollen.
She continued, “And by the way, if you knew my son, he’s really the predator on me. He’s the one who’s all over me. I’ve been like trying to lock him out of the bathroom for like the last 12 years…He just wants my undivided.”
Mollen also explains her view on the caption in light of her recent split with Biggs: “I think if I had made this joke, a month ago, two months ago, it would have played differently…because, yeah, I’m still married, but like I’m publicly like with a man. And I think that there’s something about a woman who is not attached to a man that somehow reads as a threat, dangerous.”
Hirsch again notes that everything Jenny said is on par with her past comedic rants on parenting. Mollen agrees that she was making a joke about “the way that you can spin over somebody that you love,” adding (about her critics), “They’re sexualizing moralizing, they’re reading their own s*** into it.”
While some people clearly don’t get her humor, and Mollen isn’t apologizing for anything she’s said or posted, she does make an emotional admission that goes beyond addressing the backlash. Earlier this month, she candidly wrote, in a Substack post, “Last week, the internet called me a child molester for posting a photo of myself holding my son. The picture was taken on a Monday night after he returned from a weekend away.”
She poignantly points out, “There’s something devastating about realizing your children can survive without you, that they can be content somewhere else. Happy, even. And that the security you once felt in being their entire world was never meant to last.”
Hirsch reads Mollen’s post on-air and adds, “There’s a mom that doesn’t connect to this, like I don’t buy it.”
Even though Mollen’s responses may seem brash, bold, and (to some people) kind of off, her humor (like many comedians) seems more like it comes from a place of pain than anything nefarious: “This is the first time in my life I don’t have my kids like sleeping in my house every night. There is like something so hard and heartbreaking about that. Like to get your head around this is my new normal…For my son to still like want to hold me, it means so much right now.”
CBGB Festival’s New Announcement Is a Low-Key Tribute to a Punk Pioneer
It’s almost the Fourth of July, and what’s more American than apple pie, baseball, and the Ramones? Not much, and though it's not explicitly about the Ramones, a new announcement from CBGB Festival (the New York City music extravaganza named after the Bowery's historic venue) low-key celebrates a lifelong connection between “America’s pastime” and the punk rock pioneers.
Fans who purchase tickets to the September 26 festival by July 8 (along with all current ticketholders) will receive one exclusive CBGB Archive merchandise item per order. This includes a CBGB Beach Towel, a CBGB Lineups Gray Block Tee, a 12” vinyl record of Recorded Live Off The Board at CBGB, a Live at CBGB’s 12” Vinyl LP, or — and this is the Ramones connection — a black and white CBGB Baseball Jersey.
(Information on how to redeem the offer will be sent via email to all ticket purchasers, and ticket prices will increase on July 8.)
Now, you might immediately think of “Beat on the Brat,” the song from the Ramones’ 1976 self-titled debut album (“Beat on the brat / Beat on the brat / Beat on the brat, with a baseball bat / Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh-oh”). While frontman Joey Ramone reportedly wrote that song about his frustration at “the spoiled brats” in his native borough of Queens, Johnny Ramone was a legit, lifelong baseball fan.
The Ramones’ guitarist grew up rooting for the New York Yankees after his father turned him onto the sport. Johnny wrote about his love in his 2012 posthumous autobiography, Commando. “The Yankees were my favorite team, and Mickey Mantle was my idol,” he shared.
(If you’re wondering why Johnny, who was born in Queens, wasn’t a Mets fan, it’s because the New York Mets didn’t exist until 1962, when Johnny (born 1948) was a teen.)
“I’ve always loved going to ball games. I remember being at Ebbets Field at a Dodgers game in 1957,” he wrote. “I remember Von McDaniel pitching a two-hit shutout. I’ve even talked to some of the players later on in life, and they knew the game I was talking about.”
Johnny Ramone smiles as he and Timothy Leary reminisce about listening to baseball on the radio in their boyhoods backstage in the dressing room before The Ramones' concert at the Hollywood Palladium on March 11, 1994, in Los Angeles.Photo by Lindsay Brice on Getty Images
Johnny’s bandmates didn’t share his enthusiasm. “Of course, John was driven by all sorts of things I didn’t understand. I didn’t really get the obsession with baseball,” wrote Marky Ramone, the band’s longest-tenured drummer, in his autobiography, Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone. Marky said Johnny “collected baseball cards in his early thirties the same way that he collected them as a kid.”
Sadly, Johnny Ramone died in 2004, five years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Joey Ramone succumbed to lymphoma in 2001. Original bassist Dee Dee Ramone died in 2002 due to an overdose, while Tommy Ramone, the band’s original drummer, passed away in 2014, also after a cancer battle.
The Ramones were present, in spirit, at the inaugural CBGB Festival in 2025: Marky Ramone, who replaced Tommy on the drums, performed alongside his fellow legends like Iggy Pop, Johnny Marr, and The Damned.
View this post on InstagramThis year, Patti Smith, Morrissey, Buzzcocks, the Sex Pistols (Steve Jone, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock) will perform, with Frank Carter stepping in for John Lydon. Other groups like Circle Jerks, The Return of Jack and Judy, Bikini Kill, Agnostic Front, High Vis, and Violet Grohl will hit the stage at Under The K Bridge Park on Sep. 26, 2026.
Tickets are on sale now; be sure to purchase before July 8 to get your limited-edition merch.
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David Samson’s Daughter Kyra, 28, Honored by ‘WWHL’ Friend: 'She Never Lost Her Spark'
As Miami Marlins team president, David Samson mourns the death of his 28-year-old daughter Kyra, her friends and coworkers at Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen remember a friend and colleague who never once lost her spirit and her spark.
On June 24, David posted on X that Kyra had died. “Yesterday, my daughter, Kyra, passed away peacefully after a 9 month and 11 day fight against one of the cruelest diseases I’ve ever seen up close,” David wrote. “She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, specifically Glioblastoma. I have felt all of your concern and love for these months and wasn’t ready to be anymore specific than I was.”
He continued, “Kyra was a 28-year-old young woman who loved deeply and who is impossible to describe in 280 characters. While her life got stolen from her, she handled these months with courage, poise, and resolve. And all I want is for no family to feel what we feel today. For no young person to suffer the way she did.”
Kyra’s close friend echoed what Kyra’s father wrote, creating her own beautiful tribute. "My best friend, Kyra Samson, passed away yesterday, peacefully and surrounded by a lot of love," she wrote alongside a carousel of photos and videos of happier days. "Which is an insane thing to say because she was 28 and last summer she was perfectly and completely fine as she drove around the Sony lot after work with me and we laughed, and yapped, and couldn’t believe how lucky we were to be working together again, on a studio lot where they shot The Wizard of Oz."
Yesterday, my daughter, Kyra, passed away peacefully after a 9 month and 11 day fight against one of the cruelest diseases I’ve ever seen up close. She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, specifically Glioblastoma. I have felt all of your concern and love for these months and… pic.twitter.com/sVWH39UICA
— David P. Samson (@DavidPSamson) June 24, 2026She said they met while working together at WWHL and "bonded instantly over shared Bravo opinions, shared production ideas, shared childhood love of the Jonas Brothers and current love of Adele, and most importantly, shared time. Hours in my office every week at work, hours traveling to Vegas and LA, hours watching garbage television, hours texting about Scandoval, or politics, or how we would have produced the Met Gala red carpet, or what terrible first date I had just been on."
She said Kyra was her favorite person to be around, praising her bright laugh, infectious smile, lack of filter, and complete confidence — even when she came into her office asking if they were all going to go to jail if the mini pony handler didn’t show up on time. Kyra was described as someone always willing to help, without judgment and with love.
"Kyra was dealt an impossibly unfair hand, and I did promise to look into legal action on her behalf against the universe. She fought so hard, but she never once lost her spirit and her spark," she wrote, adding that "Kyra fought so hard so they could just hang out for a few more minutes, and for that she was so grateful. She fought every day just to stay alive, and all I had to do was show up. What a gift, what an amazing gift. I would have loved more years, but I’m so grateful we got even five more minutes."
Many friends and former coworkers responded to the post, sharing that they were lucky to have known Kyra and expressing their condolences.
The Kyra Fund was established to support urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas.
Chris Evert Shares a Heartbreaking Update About Her Cancer Journey
Tennis icon Chris Evert just shared that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer for a third time.
Evert, 71, who has won 157 singles titles as a professional tennis star, took to social media on Thursday to share the announcement, adding that the cancer's return was discovered during a scan.
“I have always believed in being open and honest about my health journey. This past weekend, after undergoing CT and PET scans, I learned that my ovarian cancer has returned," she wrote. “I have already undergone surgery as the first step in my treatment and recovery, and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks,” she continued. “Because of this, I will not be attending Wimbledon this year, and I will step back from my professional commitments over the next few months to focus on my health."
Evert continued, calling ovarian cancer "relentless," but noting that she will do her best to fight the disease and keep a positive attitude.
"I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle,” she concluded the post. “I am deeply grateful to my medical team, my family, friends, and everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.”
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) June 25, 2026 When Was Chris Evert First Diagnosed With Cancer?Evert was first diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer in 2021, PEOPLE shared. That came just a year after her sister died of the disease. After discovering that she carried the BRCA gene, she then underwent a preventive double mastectomy the following year in 2022.
However, the cancer returned the following year.
“While this is a diagnosis I never wanted to hear, I once again feel fortunate that it was caught early,” Evert shared in 2023. “I encourage everyone to know your family history and advocate for yourself. Early detection saves lives. Be thankful for your health this holiday season.”
A message from @ChrissieEvert
Evert will not be part of ESPN's 2024 @AustralianOpen coverage pic.twitter.com/LKGmKDBNGU
Evert appears in a new documentary titled Chris & Martina: The Final Set, which debuts on June 26 on Netflix. The documentary "explores Evert and Martina Navratilova's decades-long dominance of women's tennis — and a friendship even cancer couldn't upset," the website shared.
Check out the trailer below:
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'Adults' Cast Pitches Wild Crossovers Fans Won't See Coming (Exclusive)
We need more TV crossovers.
FX’s Adults, co-created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, premiered last spring. The comedy follows a group of 5 friends trying to navigate their 20s while living in a New York City house together, while tackling the roles and responsibilities associated with being housemates and, well, adults. While Season 2 does not air until August, Adults did screen their premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11, and Parade got a chance to speak to the cast and creators on the red carpet.
Their first season was packed with celebrity cameos and guest stars, featuring Julia Fox, Charlie Cox, and D’Arcy Carden. And it was reported by Teen Vogue that the sophomore season will include names such as Raven-Symoné, Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo, Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Susie Essman, and many more. Given this roster of stars hanging out with the Adults gang, Parade had to ask the cast if there were any TV shows they would want to have a crossover with – and their answers did not disappoint.
Jack Innanen, who plays Paul Baker, told us, “I was talking to the cast of Not Suitable for Work, and we have the exact same gender and racial makeup. And so I was brainstorming with them. We need to get off the subway and, like, swap. And it's going to be, like [the] Fairly OddParents and Jimmy Neutron [movie]. We need a crossover. I think [with] Not Suitable for Work, there's something where there's a Freaky Friday moment.”
With both shows taking place in New York City, it’s not impossible that these characters could run into each other while exploring what it means to live post-grad in a big city with your friends.
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It’s not just Jack who thinks their shows should have a crossover. The Mindy Kaling series also premiered earlier this year, and on the red carpet with star Will Angus, he agreed that a crossover is a must. The actor said “Who knows, maybe a crossover with Adults, I don’t know! Get those folks in here. It would be fun.” The comedy already has a stacked cast with their first season alone featuring Gigi Hadid, Victor Garber, Ego Nwodim, Constance Wu, and Questlove.
While at the Season 2 premiere event for Adults, Parade also asked the rest of the cast and creators which shows and characters they would want to visit. Amita Rao, who plays Issa, wants to see the gang visit Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay. She pitched, “The adults get trapped on a haunted island. Danger comes. One of us dies!” Rao also expressed her interest in a Halloween episode for the show. Malik Elassal offers up more serious surroundings for the hilarious group of friends with HBO’s Task, saying, “I’d love for Mark Ruffalo to come to our house and try to investigate what is happening.”
All episodes of Season 1 of Not Suitable for Work are streaming now on Hulu, and Adults returns with Season 2 on August 27, 2026 on FX.
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Bailey Zimmerman’s Felony Case Ends After New Development
Criminal charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after he was accused of destroying his hotel room in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office said on Thursday, June 25 that the case was dismissed because full restitution was made.
“Charges were dropped after Bailey took immediate responsibility for his mistake,” the country singer's lawyer said in a statement to local outlet KRQE. “We are grateful to the Pueblo of Sandia and the District Attorney’s Office for this just and swift resolution.”
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Prosecutors were previously seeking a felony charge for criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor charge of falsely obtaining services stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred on May 27, 2026.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the singer allegedly trashed his hotel room before canceling his concert in Albuquerque that night and was later kicked out of the resort he was staying in.
The damage allegedly affected the TV, phone, coffee table, and 2 chairs. Staff also reported a hole in one wall, damage to other walls, stains on the carpet, and 2 missing chairs.
The hotel also claimed Zimmerman charged over $400 worth of alcohol to the room without settling his tab. The documents alleged that both hotel staff and police tried to contact the singer and his team, but no one responded—leading to an arrest warrant being issued.
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Zimmerman issued an apology via a statement shared to TMZ on Tuesday, June 23.
“First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino,” he said in part. "I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired. I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.”
At the time of the show’s cancellation, Zimmerman said it was due to an undisclosed illness.
“Y’all know there’s nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you, so it’s so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight’s (5/27) and Saturday’s (5/30) shows,” Zimmerman wrote on Instagram at the time, letting fans know that his concerts in Albuquerque and Rohnert Park, California, were going to be rescheduled.
“I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I’m not able to give you all the show you deserve,” he added. “I hate letting y’all down and was really looking forward to these shows, but I gotta take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger.”
Kylie Jenner Hit by Third Workplace Lawsuit by Chef
Kylie Jenner's legal woes continue as she is hit by a third workplace lawsuit.
Less than two months after being sued by two former housekeepers, the beauty entrepreneur's former private chef alleges her tough workload led to her miscarriage.
According to The LA Times, a complaint filed on Monday in Los Angeles alleges that the woman often worked 11 to 12-hour shifts, five days a week and was assigned physically demanding tasks, despite informing her supervisors of her high-risk pregnancy.
The former chef is seeking an unspecified amount of damages and claims that she suffered accommodation failures, pregnancy discrimination and harassment, was misclassified as an independent contractor, did not get paid on time and was wrongfully terminated.
The filing states that the unnamed woman was selected as Jenner's private chef around Thanksgiving 2024. She informed her supervisors in early December that she was three months pregnant and “required reasonable accommodations to protect her health and pregnancy.”
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On New Year’s Eve in 2024, the paperwork claim supervisors had allegedly been hostile with the former chef, who was directed to “lift and transport heavy food items across the street and uphill without assistance." According to the documents, this led the chef to feel unwell.
The documents then claim the chef was assigned to work Jenner's child's birthday event at five months pregnant without "adequate support." The next morning, according to the statement, the former chef miscarried her child.
“Due to exhaustion and overwhelming physical strain, [she] broke down emotionally in the bathroom during the event,” read the suit. “That evening, [she] experienced extreme physical exhaustion and heaviness throughout her body as a result of the prolonged and intense workload.”
This suit comes less than two weeks after a member of Jenner's cleaning staff sued her for harassment and discrimination. The Independent wrote that the first ex-housekeeper, Angelica Hernandez Vasquez, alleges she was “treated with hostility and exclusion” by co-workers at Jenner’s Los Angeles house, and that she faced a “toxic and abusive environment” in 2024 and 2025.
Juana Delgado Soto filed a separate complaint against Jenner, alleging racial discrimination, harassment, failure to pay wages and failure to prevent or remedy harassment and discrimination, despite asking the reality star directly.
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