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If The Beatles stopped recording in 1965, they would have already cemented themselves as some of the most important pop stars in music history. While their impact would have been extreme and noticeable, I don’t think they would have quite reached the heights of innovation that they’re credited with now. 1966 was probably the most important year of the band’s career, as they released what is arguably the most influential album of their tenure, “Revolver.”

I’m not really exaggerating when I say that music utterly changed sixty years ago. The one-two punch of “Blonde on Blonde” and “Revolver” broke open the popular music world and showed what is truly possible. “Revolver” specifically showcased the lyrical and musical depth that could work in popular music with revolutionary recording and compositional techniques that people are still catching up with today. Rolling Stone ranked the album in spot 11 on their “500 Greatest Albums” list. It’s regarded as an utter classic.

The album opens like a gun going off with “Taxman,” a groovy and aggressive political track that immediately establishes this record as something new for The Beatles. Harrison’s guitar playing on this is fresh and feels like it’s inventing the ’70s style of guitar playing in real time. The band sounds fantastic together with this edgier, more aggressive tune.

The album carries on with classic after classic that absolutely reinvent the wheel when it comes to what was possible with music, with the next song I’d like to highlight being one of Paul McCartney’s greatest songs.

“For No One” basically invented baroque pop, the subgenre known for fusing popular songwriting and orchestral instrumentation. The song is absolutely gorgeous and is one of the greatest breakup tracks ever written, with these haunting and mature lyrics about a lover leaving you. The lines “you find all the words of kindness linger on when she no longer needs you” are absolutely sublime.

The real big dog of “Revolver” is the closing track “Tomorrow Never Knows,” which is simply put one of the most radical pieces of music ever created. The fact that this song came out in 1966 is absolutely unbelievable to me. The infinite swirling psychedelia of the soundscape completely absorbs you as you listen to it, with John Lennon‘s distorted vocals piercing through to call for the destruction of the ego. If I was a kid in the ’60s when this came out, it would have melted my face off.

The Beatles changed the world with this record. It’s a near unparalleled piece of studio wizardry and although it isn’t my favorite record of theirs, it’s certainly one of the most groundbreaking things the band ever put out.

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While Val Chmerkovskiy is partnered with potential front-runner Jenna Dewan for Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, he recently said that he’d be interested in partnering with a celeb of the same gender for a future season.

“I want to challenge myself creatively and also recreate and reinvent what I’ve done in that ballroom for the last 22 seasons. I’ve been around the block a couple of times,” he told In Touch in an interview published on Monday. “I would love to be paired up with a male contestant.”

“I know that that’s on the horizon,” he added. “I would love for it to not be exclusive to [and be] based on anything outside of just creating art that looks slightly different from what we’re used to seeing, and I’d love the opportunity to do that.”

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His comments come not only after his niece, pro Hailey Bills, was partnered with TV personality Sarah Jane Nader this season, but also after his wife and fellow pro, Jenna Johnson, was in the show’s first same-sex pairing when she was partnered with JoJo Siwa in 2021.

Bills and Nader were eliminated in Week 1 of the competition, while Johnson and Siwa came close to clinching the Mirrorball trophy with a second-place finish.

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Coincidentally, Johnson, who is partnered with Grey’s Anatomy star Harry Shum Jr. this season, spoke about Bills’ time on the show on the Dancing with the Stars podcast last week, hosted by Season 34 alum Andy Richter.

“I’m super proud of them carrying that legacy,” she said. “Same-sex pairing is a lot of pressure.”

Of her husband’s current partner, Dewan, though, Johnson gushed about the Step Up icon.

“I have to tell you, being a young girl, the first time I saw Step Up was the first time I saw dance really represented on a screen, and it made me want to pursue dance. It changed my life,” she said. “I think she’s paved the way for so many young girls.”

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Charlie Hunnam and Morgana McNelis sparked marriage speculation after nearly two decades together, and a body language expert is now breaking down what she noticed during the longtime couple’s rare public appearance.

McNelis recently returned to Instagram after years away and referred to Hunnam as her “husband” while reflecting on attending the 2026 Emmy Awards with him.

“To stand beside my husband as he celebrated his Emmy nomination made the evening infinitely more meaningful,” McNelis wrote through her Maison de Morgana Instagram account. “I am so proud of him…. of his work, his artistry, and everything that brought him to this moment 🖤.”

Neither Hunnam nor McNelis has confirmed that they are married, but celebrity body language expert Inbaal Honigman said their behavior at the Emmys showed signs of a close relationship while also suggesting they were deliberately keeping some affection away from the cameras.

“Charlie and Morgana appear to be playing their love story down for the cameras,” Honigman said on behalf of Casino.org Canada. “They’re hopelessly in love but aren’t fully flaunting it.”

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Honigman pointed to the way Hunnam and McNelis positioned themselves while posing together.

“As they pose together on the Emmys blue carpet, they lean towards one another, which shows their devotion, but Charlie’s arm around Morgana’s waist, is hidden,” she said. “This arm, which pulls her warmly towards him, can only be seen from the side. The press cameras aren’t supposed to snap them.”

Honigman also focused on the couple’s eye contact, saying they appeared to avoid making their affection too obvious.

“Similarly, when they look at each other close up, they try to hide their adoration,” she said. “Charlie looks at Morgana’s face, and she looks away quickly. Then she glances up at him, while he hides his gaze. They try not to get caught staring longingly into each other’s eyes.”

According to Honigman, other movements between the pair suggested they were comfortable and closely connected.

“All the signs indicate that the two are devoted, committed and in love,” she said. “They stand as close together as they can, their smiles are similar and they move as one. When one smiles broadly, the other does too, when Charlie moves, Morgana shifts to accommodate him. They operate as one unit and feel at ease around one another.”

Honigman added that their relatively restrained behavior in front of photographers could reflect their longstanding approach to keeping their personal lives private.

“Their attempt to hide the depth of their emotions could be a desire to keep some of their relationship private, while everything else about their lives is exposed,” she said.

Michelle Branch is reviving one of her most recognizable hits, with a little help from country crooner Maren Morris.

The duo will release a modern-day cover of “Goodbye to You,” the emotional ballad Branch wrote in her teenage bedroom in Sedona, Arizona, at just 15-years-old. She recorded the original acoustic version for her independent debut album, Broken Bracelet, and later re-recorded it for her major-label debut, The Spirit Room, in 2001.

Released as a single on July 8, 2002, the heartbreak tune peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, never reaching the top spot, though it gained lasting popularity from radio play, particularly for its belt-out-at-the-top-of-your-lungs sing-song appeal, and through its inclusion in early 2000s TV, including Charmed. The most iconic placement was in the season 6 finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Now, the song is getting a makeover from Morris as a new studio version, as Branch revealed, “Goodbye To You” with @marenmorris is out this FRIDAY!! I am so excited for you all to hear her version.”

The collaboration comes just a month after a surprise live duet at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in Aug. 2026, where Branch joined Morris on stage during the 10th anniversary show celebrating her debut album, Hero.

During the sold-out show, Morris noted that it was a childhood dream come true to perform with Branch, per People.

The highly anticipated duet will now live forever on Branch’s Everywhere and Back Again EP, but it’s the video tease that already has fans “shook,” as it taps into the 2000s magic by referencing Laguna Beach and even starring Kristin Cavallari.

“WHAT DID WE NOT EXPECT,” one fan shouted, as another expressed of the “best prom ever” setup: “No way yall referenced Laguna too for this song!!!! I’m cryingggg, love it!”

“Millennial emo girlies are SCREAMING,” added.

The song drops this Friday!

Lesley-Anne Down is a legendary singer and actress who appeared in projects like Countess Dracula, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The First Great Train Robbery. She also played Stephanie Rogers on Dallas and Jackie Marone on The Bold and the Beautiful. In 1986, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in North and South. However, she recently revealed to PEOPLE that she never actually enjoyed acting.   

“And as time progressed, I guess, I suddenly kind of started to realize that I actually didn’t like acting,” she revealed. “I didn’t actually like it ever, I don’t think. Not really.”

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When asked what exactly she didn’t like about the process of acting, she explained, “Just everything about it. I would have been much better off doing something else with my life.”

The star continued, “I think I would’ve done rather much better on the other side of the camera — writing… I can do it reasonably well. I’m very good at editing and knowing good scripts. Script doctor is a good way to put it.”

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Down went on to explain that she “lived with a writer for 10 years.” She said, “My first husband wrote a lot of his stuff, and I was always reading it and giving notes and all that. I think I’m doing better on the other side of the camera. I would’ve been happier. I know I would have been.”

When asked whether she would act again in the future, she said, “First thing I’d say to them is, ‘Do you have the money?’ And then after that, it would be, I guess, reading it, wouldn’t it? Reading it. As long as I didn’t have to wear any makeup, brush my hair, pluck my eyebrows, pedicure, exhausting. I mean, that’s what it is. It’s hard.”

Down is currently 72 years old. She is married to director Don E. Fauntleroy.

Tim Janus, who is a professional eater as well as having formerly been on The Amazing Race, has died at the age of 49.

Janus died on Sept. 16 from complications related to a long battle with cancer, Major League Eating announced in an emotional statement over the weekend.

“Timothy Janus, who as “Eater X” became one of the most recognizable figures in competitive eating during the sport’s formative years, has died at age 49 from complications following a long battle with cancer,” the statement read. “Known for competing in a trademark face painted Viking mask, Janus spent 12 years in competitive eating, from 2006 to 2018, rising as high as No. 2 in world rankings and becoming one of the defining personalities of what participants called the sport’s ‘trophy era.’

“But competitive eating was only one expression of a life characterized by intense curiosity, unusual interests, and a determination to pursue experiences simply because they fascinated him.”

Along with The Amazing Race, in which he raced with Joey Chestnut as part of Team Comp, Janus also appeared on Cash Cab and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

He entered competitive eating in 2006 and eventually rose to the No. 2 world ranking behind Chestnut. Among his accomplishments are world tiramisu-eating champion, world ramen noodle-eating champion and world nigiri sushi-eating champion.

“The painted Viking mask, inspired by his childhood love of professional wrestling, became inseparable from his Eater X persona. At contests, Janus would appear transformed into the mysterious masked competitor, bringing an element of theater to a sport whose leading participants increasingly understood that personality and spectacle mattered alongside athletic performance,” the statement continued. “Away from the table, friends knew someone considerably more complicated than the character. Janus was intelligent, restless, funny and relentlessly interested in the world around him. His interests could be unconventional, but his enthusiasm for them was genuine. He had little concern for whether the things that fascinated him were things that were supposed to fascinate him.

Janus was inducted into the Major League Eating Hall of Fame.

“Flowers in the Rain” was a 1967 song released by an English rock band called The Move. Even though the song never charted in the United States, it was a major hit in the UK. It rose all the way to number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was also the first song to ever be played by BBC Radio One.

The Move released several more popular songs while they were together, including “Blackberry Way,” “I Can Hear the Grass Grow,” and “(Here We Go Round) The Lemon Tree.” However, the band broke up in 1972 when several members left to focus on the Electric Light Orchestra. Three members of the band—Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan—co-founded ELO.

When asked about whether The Move and ELO were meant to coexist at the same time, Bevan told Louder Sound, “The Move were signed to EMI Harvest when we did what turned out to be the last ever single, California Man [1972], which was a massive hit. So EMI were saying, ‘We’ve got this hit band, and you want to do this thing called Electric Light Orchestra?’ They weren’t very keen on the idea. The recording costs that were involved in the first ELO album were made from an advance we got for The Move. So they did coexist for a little while.”

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Lynne also spoke about the decision to transition from The Move to ELO in a Louder Sound interview. He said, “By the time I joined in ’68, The Move were doing cabaret, and I didn’t want to be a part of that. Roy and I had been talking about the idea of ELO for months. So we made those Move albums [1970’s Shazam and 71’s Message From The Country] to help pay for ELO.”

Electric Light Orchestra was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. They had several huge hits, including “Can’t Get It Out Of My Head,” “Evil Woman,” and “Telephone Line.”

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday, Sept. 23, for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley, more than six years after he was first sentenced in the case.

The former Hollywood movie producer was convicted in 2025 of sexually assaulting Haley, a former Project Runway production assistant, in a retrial stemming from his original 2020 conviction.

Today’s sentencing follows a remarkable legal reversal: New York’s highest court overturned Weinstein’s original 2020 convictions in 2024, leading to a retrial in 2025. That trial resulted in another conviction on the Haley charge, while jurors could not reach a verdict on a separate rape charge involving Jessica Mann. A second retrial of that charge ended in another hung jury in May 2026, and prosecutors later dropped it rather than pursue a fourth trial.

BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years after he was convicted of a sex crime against a former ‘Project Runway’ production assistant. https://t.co/wZ19pCu0NT

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Weinstein’s original New York conviction was overturned in April 2024 by the state’s highest court, which ordered a new trial.

The court did not find Weinstein innocent. Instead, the judges ruled that the original trial judge had improperly allowed testimony about alleged sexual acts that were not part of the charges against Weinstein. The court concluded that those evidentiary errors deprived him of a fair trial and required a new trial.

The ruling sent the case back to court more than four years after Weinstein had originally been sentenced to 23 years in prison.

In his 2025 retrial, Weinstein was again convicted of first-degree criminal sexual act involving Haley.

The jury also considered a separate charge involving Kaja Sokola, but acquitted Weinstein on that count. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge involving Jessica Mann.

That left the Mann charge unresolved even after Weinstein was convicted again in the Haley case.

The rape charge was tried a second time in 2026. That jury also deadlocked in May, and prosecutors later dropped the charge rather than pursue a fourth trial.

During the case, Weinstein pleaded not guilty to a first-degree criminal sexual act.

In the courtroom Wednesday, he wore a suit while remaining seated in a wheelchair, with his wrists cuffed to the chair as he listened to Haley read her victim impact statement.

According to NBC News, Haley said Weinstein “abused his position and power,” causing a “devastating effect on my life and security.”

“It is a life sentence for me,” she added.

Weinstein also addressed the court, again denying the allegations against him while apologizing to “anyone I may have hurt by my actions.”

“I am not a perfect person, but I am a person who has made mistakes,” Weinstein said, later adding, “I am not a violent man.”

Before delivering Weinstein’s sentence, Judge Curtis Farber told him, “You took what you wanted by force, and you have never accepted responsibility.”

The judge added that Weinstein’s sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release and that he must register as a sex offender.

The 15-year New York sentence is not the only prison sentence Weinstein faces.

He was convicted in California in 2022 of three sex crimes involving an Italian actress and model and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. His California conviction remains separate from the New York case, although his California sentence has also been the subject of an appeal and subsequent legal proceedings.

The former Hollywood producer therefore remains entangled in legal proceedings in two states, even after Wednesday’s 15-year sentence closed the latest chapter of his New York case.

One could argue “Craig” is a first name typically reserved for boys, but in this modern era, who’s to say?

Fans of mystery novels may know the name Craig Rice (1908–1957), an American author of mystery novels and short stories. But only the true fans will tell you the renowned writer was born Georgiana Ann Randolph Craig.

She is known for becoming the first mystery writer to appear on the cover of Time magazine, according to Penguin Random House, achieving the feat 80 years ago in 1946.

Meanwhile, Rice — who died at a rather young age but still raised three children — is perhaps best known for her literary character John J. Malone, a sort of rumpled Chicago lawyer. Here is Goodreads‘ synopsis of the first book centered on Malone, titled Eight Faces at Three:

“Malone, defender of the guilty, is notorious for getting his culpable clients off. It’s the innocent ones who are problems. Like Holly Inglehart, accused of piercing the black heart of her well-heeled and tyrannical aunt Alexandria with a lovely Florentine paper cutter. No one who knew the old battle-ax liked her, but Holly’s prints were found on the murder weapon. Plus, she had a motive: She was about to be disinherited for marrying a common bandleader.”

The synopsis continues, “With each new lurid headline, Holly’s friends and supporters start to rally. There’s North Shore debutante Helene Brand; Holly’s groom’s press agent, Jake Justus; the madam of a local brothel, and Alexandria’s hand-wringing servants. But not one of them can explain the queerest bent to the crime: At the time of the murder, every clock in the Inglehart mansion stopped dead. And that’s only the first twist in a baffling case of ‘aunty-cide’—because Alexandria won’t be the last to die…”

Rice’s writing style was unique in its ability to mix gritty, hard-boiled writing with the entertainment of a screwball comedy, Penguin Random House also reports. She also collaborated with mystery writer Stuart Palmer on screenplays and short stories, and ghost-wrote several titles published under the byline of actor George Sanders.

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As the cooler temps approach and the busy fall season sets in, we all crave that feeling of being wrapped in a blanket while still looking cute enough to step outside. Crisp mornings, bustling schedules, and cozy afternoons make us reach for outfits that promise both warmth and style. Finding the perfect balance between comfort and looking put-together can feel like a challenge, especially when the days get shorter and the to-do lists get longer.

The Trendy Queen Mock Neck 2-Piece Sweat Set answers every comfort-lover’s style prayers. The fabric is outrageously soft with a cotton-poly blend that is thick, cozy, and basically feels like a hug from a cloud. And ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event next week, you can shop it in 15 colors starting at just $35. 

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The fit is made for real life. Whether you like things slouchy or a bit more fitted, this set adapts to your style. Size down for a snug vibe or stick to your usual choice for that effortlessly oversized look. The drawstring waistband is seriously forgiving and perfect for a night in or a spontaneous pizza dinner.

There are pockets, too! So many cute sets skip the pockets, but not this one. The wide-leg pants have deep, functional pockets for your phone, keys, or snacks, making it easy to dash out for coffee or navigate a busy airport.

With just this one set, you get so many outfits. Throw on the mock-neck sweatshirt with jeans, or pair the wide-leg pants with a tank for instant cool. Worn together, you look put-together without even trying. Separately, you unlock endless styling options.

This set is fully machine washable and colorfast, which is a bonus for anyone who doesn’t like to stress over caring for their loungewear. It stays looking new, wear after wear, making it an easy-care option for busy days.

“The material is buttery soft and feels great against the skin,” said one shopper who was planning to snag the set in more colors. They added that the sets are “great for lounging, sleeping on cold nights, or just daily casual wear. I love coming home from work and putting them on because they are so comfy.”

Another reviewer said they “can’t wait” for fall to start wearing it on repeat.

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For under $40, with a sweet 34% off right now, the Trendy Queen Mock Neck 2-Piece Sweat Set is the comfiest, cutest addition to your closet this season. Whether you’re traveling, lounging, or just running errands, this is the set you’ll reach for again and again.

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Married life isn’t slowing Travis Kelce down, and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid thinks Taylor Swift deserves some credit.

Kelce continued his impressive start to the season with a record-breaking performance on Sunday, helping the Kansas City Chiefs pull off a 33-30 overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts.

In an interview with KSHB 41, Reid jokingly credited Swift with helping keep the star tight end motivated, putting to rest speculation that his offseason wedding and honeymoon might affect his preparation for the 2026 NFL season.

#Chiefs Travis Kelce is off to a fast start in Year 14.

Andy Reid credits that to his offseason work…and some motivation from his wife:

“I think Taylor, you’re putting on 4 hour shows, you’ve gotta work hard too. I’m sure she kicks him in the butt a little bit there, too.” pic.twitter.com/985M0gblxW

“Everybody questioned, with the wedding and all of that — ‘would he be out of shape and honeymooning the whole time [in the offseason]?’ and all of that,” Reid told the outlet. “But he’s, you know, he works his rear end off.”

Reid continued, “I think, Taylor, you’re putting on four-hour shows; you’ve got to work hard too. So I’m sure she kicks him in the butt a little there too.”

Reid’s lighthearted comments came after Kelce scored his first touchdown of the season during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, September 20.

Swift was every bit the proud wife as she cheered on Kelce after he ran the ball into the end zone. At one point, the singer proudly pointed at her wedding ring and shouted, “That’s my husband!”

Also celebrating Kelce’s big score were his in-laws, Scott and Andrea Swift, and his mother, Donna Kelce. Swift also showed her solid support for Kelce and his team by wearing a red Kansas City Chiefs tank top by Erin Andrews, which retails for $39.99, per the Daily Mail.

On Wednesday, Kelce reacted to Swift’s now-viral “that’s my husband” moment. In an episode of his and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, the NFL champ quipped  he’s “gotta make [his] girl proud.”

Kelce continued, “Just doing my deed as a husband. … The internet is having a good old time with this s–t.”

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What may seem like a trivial request to some has apparently been one of the top priorities for a while for Disney World visitors, and now, the renowned resorts are finally ushering in a new era thanks to the long-awaited change.

What have fans been begging for? Liquid hand soap in hotel bathrooms.

In a video shared by @disneyfoodblog on Instagram, the find was a welcome discovery for an avid Disney traveler. “Major Disney World bathroom news!” text overlay read on the clip, which featured the brand-new soap addition. “Resort bathrooms are starting to have BOTH bar soap & pump soap. For a WHILE there was only bar hand soap in the bathrooms, so this is a very welcome change. I love having OPTIONS!”

As displayed in the snippet, the new cleansing offering is Sea Salt Hand Soap, fragranced with “a seaside scent” and packaged in chic, frosted glass bottles. Additionally, a matching Sea Salt Body Lotion pump was also showcased. It’s unclear if the different Disney World Resort hotels will each feature their own specific soap/lotion scents or if Sea Salt will be offered at every property.

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In the caption, the influencer noted where the items were uncovered. “For the longest time there was ONLY bar hand soap, so this is a VERY welcome upgrade in WDW hotel rooms,” they wrote.

“We spotted this change at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and it looks like several other resorts are rolling it out, too!🧼🧴🫧” the uploader added, while exclaiming, “It’s the little details in a hotel room that make a vacation even better!”

Fellow Disney World lovers raced to the comments section with reactions. “I am so grateful for the pump soap! I hate the bars!” one admitted, while another raved, “My heart stopped!” and added, “I thought you were going to say they were selling them again!! 🤭 A girl can dream…✨”

A third expressed their relief, writing, “Freaking finally,” while someone else echoed that sentiment: “This is huge! I always used to pack my own pump soap!”

More social media users dropped things like, “Praise the Lord!!!!👏,” “Praise be!” “Yes!!!” “I wish they sold this soap! It’s lovely. Not overly fragrant, just pretty and fresh,” “Best news ever!!!” “Pump hand soap! Be still my beating heart!” and “LOVE. I’ve always packed my own pump soap. Probably still will next month when we visit until I know for sure Riviera offers this🥰.”

Meanwhile, someone else pointed out, “It will be available until they begin to go missing 😒.”

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If you’re already planning your football-viewing party spread, Wingstop wants to handle the food—and potentially foot the bill for your next live game or concert.

Fresh off the hype of its limited-run Wing Pass, the Dallas-based chicken chain announced a brand-new fall promotion aimed straight at sports fans and party hosts: the Game Day Punch Card. Starting Sept. 24, loyalty members can rack up digital punches on qualifying orders to score a completely free Watch Party Bundle, plus a $50 Ticketmaster Ticket Cash code.

With food prices still a frequent topic around the kitchen table, getting a full spread on the house—alongside cash toward live entertainment—is a notable deal for fall tailgaters and home viewers alike.

Here’s everything you need to know about how the promotion works, what comes in the bundle and how to make sure you don’t miss out before supplies run out.

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The mechanics are pretty straightforward, but you do need to follow a few specific steps to unlock the full reward.

Between Sept. 24 and Oct. 21, members of the free Club Wingstop loyalty program will see a digital Punch Card inside their account online or through the official Wingstop mobile app.

To complete the punch card:

• You must purchase three Watch Party Bundles as separate orders during the promotional window.
• Once you hit three purchases, you unlock a fourth Watch Party Bundle completely free.
• You will also receive a $50 Ticketmaster Ticket Cash code to use toward tickets for sporting events, concerts or live shows.

One major bonus for fans planning a big party: You do not have to space your orders out over multiple weeks.

If you’re hosting a crowd on a single Saturday or Sunday, you can order three qualifying bundles on the exact same day—provided each bundle is placed as a separate transaction—and immediately qualify for the free fourth bundle and event cash while supplies last.

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If you haven’t ordered one recently, the Watch Party Bundle is built specifically to feed a small group without having to customize individual orders.

Each Watch Party Bundle includes:

• 20 classic wings: Tossed made-to-order in up to four of Wingstop’s signature flavors (like Mango Habanero, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan or Original Hot).
• Large seasoned fries: Cut fresh and tossed in their sweet-and-salty seasoning.
• Large side dip: A large tub of Wingstop’s housemade ranch.

Buying three bundles over the course of football season easily covers a few weekends of watching games with friends, making the fourth free meal a nice kickoff for a playoff run or rivalry matchup down the line.

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This promotion is strictly exclusive to loyalty members, so guest checkout orders won’t count toward your punch card. If you aren’t signed up yet, joining takes less than two minutes:

1. Head over to Wingstop.com or download the Wingstop app on iOS or Android.
2. Sign up for a free Club Wingstop account using your email.
3. Log in to your account before placing any order containing a Watch Party Bundle between Sept. 24 and Oct. 21.
4. Ensure each bundle purchase is placed as its own separate order to track your punches correctly.

Keep in mind that while the reward bundle itself is free, standard delivery fees and a $5 minimum purchase requirement still apply if you choose to have your food delivered rather than picking it up at your local shop.

Additionally, because the Ticketmaster cash codes are available “while supplies last,” claiming your completed punch card earlier in the window guarantees you won’t miss out on the live event voucher.

Whether you’re tuning in for college football on Saturdays or pro games on Sundays, keeping your game day food routine organized just got a bit more rewarding—and delicious.

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She’s BACK! General Hospital has confirmed plans to bring back Daytime Emmy winner Alley Mills as the complex legacy villain Heather Webber this fall on the ABC soap opera.

The news was confirmed by TV Insider’s Stephanie Sloane, who spoke with Daytime Emmy-winning executive producer Frank Valentini, who teased that there is “never a dull moment” when the beloved character is in town.

Mills will begin her latest run on General Hospital beginning Thursday, November 5, 2026. It is currently unknown just how long this return will last.

Mills is the fourth actress to take over the part of Heather Webber since Georganne LaPiere originated the role in 1976. The role was then briefly played by Mary O’Brien before Robin Mattson popularized the part in 1980. Following Mattson’s retirement, Mills assumed the role in 2022.

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The actress took home the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Heather in 2023 and 2025.

Mills began her professional acting career in 1970 with the feature film Diary of a Mad Housewife, before appearing in her first television role in 1978 on The Waltons. In 1988 Mills became a household name for her portrayal of Norma Arnold on the ABC comedy-drama The Wonder Years.

She began her daytime television career in 2006 when she took the part of Pamela “Pam” Douglas on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, where she portrayed Susan Flannery’s character Stephanie Forrester’s sister and Betty White’s character Ann Douglas’s daughter.

Last year, Mills attended the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, where she took home her second award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her performance as Heather. While on the red carpet, she spoke with soap journalist Michael Fairman, of Michael Fairman TV, about whether fans can expect to see her back in Port Charles.

When asked if she sees Heather returning soon, Mills explained, “Well, I mean, it hasn’t been that soon because I’ve been gone doing a play all year.” She then teased that her schedule has opened up, adding, “So, I’m back in LA, but my last line to the baby [Ace] was ‘I’ll be back.’”

Mills also recalled a conversation with executive producer Frank Valentini, saying, “Frank said about a year, and it’s about a year next month. So, I’m back [In L.A.]. But I don’t know. I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

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“We’ll Sing in the Sunshine” was a hit song written and recorded by Gale Garnett in 1964. It was originally written for her boyfriend, Hoyt Axton, but she released her own version a year after he released his. Her version of the song rose all the way to number four on the Billboard Hot 100. It also hit number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart, where it spent seven weeks. The song won a Grammy for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording. The song was also inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.

One listener on YouTube said, “The real blessing is that we grew up in the ’60s and we are still here enjoying the music!” Another echoed the sentiment, saying, “All of us who grew up in the ’60s are the luckiest people on the planet. To have grown up listening to gems like this one is a true blessing.”

When the song was inducted, Singer-songwriter and JUNO nominee Royal Wood said, “I grew up listening to AM radio stations and being influenced by iconic songs like ‘We’ll Sing in the Sunshine.’ As a songwriter, Garnett perfectly captured the spirit of the 60’s – the song’s message of peace and happiness still resonates today.”

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Garnett added, “As a writer, particularly as a songwriter, it’s an honor to have ‘We’ll Sing in the Sunshine’ inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. This song has had an amazing journey, and I’m so pleased to see its legacy live on through the CSHF and CBC/Radio-Canada’s Covered Classics series.”

The song has been covered by many famous artists over the years, including Dolly Parton, Dean Martin, Wayne Newton, and Sonny and Cher.

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Garnett is known as a one-hit wonder. However, she released many more songs like “Excuse Me Mister,” “Where Do You Go to Go Away,” and “Fly Bird.” In addition to singing, she also worked as an actress, typically appearing in supporting roles. She was also a writer and released the book Visible Amazement.

Garnett is currently 84 years old.

Ella Langley is over the moon after it was announced that the country singer had overtaken Mariah Carey‘s record for the longest run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Choosin’ Texas” has dominated the charts since its release in Februray, leading it to stay at the top for a solid 23 weeks. The new record surpasses Carey’s 1994 holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas is You,” which held the spot for 22 weeks. Her record was based on the track’s accumualtion during the holiday season from 2019 until 2026.

The 27-year-old country singer gleefully celebrated the news of her Dandelion single making music history. She posted a video on Instagram by her pool merely hours after it was announced. Having made her album debut in 2024, Langley still doesn’t believe it’s real.

“I’m genuinely trying to find the words to help explain what’s going on in my brain today,” she said in her video.

“Thank you so much. Thank you for loving this song. For listening to it. I don’t even know what to say at this point. I’m running out of hyperboles to describe how I feel, so I will just let my dog in the background show you his excitement.”

She called the success of “Choosin Texas” life-changing an has changed the lives of the writer’s of the song. Langley also adds that it’s also changed the lives of her family, as the song is “growing in atmosphere” into something she will be able to do for the rest of her life.

“It doesn’t feel like a real thing. It feels fake and somebody is going to come and say, ‘Haha, we’re kidding the whole time,'” joked the singer.

With the news of her record-breaking track, Langley was ready for a night out in celebration. Not only did “Choosin Texas” overtake Carey’s record, but it also led Langely to become the first female artist to simultaneously top America’s Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts.

Dandelion was her second album that debuted in April of 2026 and landed at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart. After “Choosin Texas,” Langley released her second single “Be Her” and it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track was stopped from the top spot due to the success of her first release.

Langley co-wrote her No. 1 single alongside Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor, but as the holiday season apporaches, Carey could reclaim her title at the top of the charts.

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For women who have been told that getting ahead means working harder, speaking louder or becoming tougher, Kelly Ehlers has a different message: You don’t have to lose yourself to succeed.

Ehlers, a two-time founder and marketing strategist, explores that idea in her new book, Nice Girls Win: How Kind Women Can Create the Lives They Deserve, which was released yesterday, Sept. 22, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

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The book challenges what Ehlers describes as the unwritten expectations placed on women in both their professional and personal lives. She calls those expectations the “Invisible Contract”—the pressure to say yes, keep the peace, carry the load, apologize first and remain agreeable in order to be accepted. According to Ehlers, those expectations can come at the expense of women’s time, ambitions and sense of self.

Her perspective is informed by her own career. Ehlers says she was fired while pregnant and spent the following six years fighting back before eventually building two companies, The Evoke Agency and Tease Media. She went on to become CEO and says both businesses grew into award-winning, multimillion-dollar companies.

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Ehlers says those experiences changed the way she thought about success and leadership.

“Kindness was never the obstacle to success,” she says. “The real obstacle was a model that required women to abandon themselves to achieve it.”

That idea is at the center of Nice Girls Win. Rather than encouraging women to simply work harder or take on more, Ehlers presents what she describes as a model of leadership based on clarity, emotional intelligence, boundaries and confidence.

“I built two multimillion-dollar companies without becoming someone I did not recognize,” Ehlers says. “Women do not need to lean in harder or contort themselves around expectations that were never built for them. Modern leadership is not about overpowering everyone else. It is kindness with a spine.”

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The book isn’t aimed solely at women in corner offices. Ehlers says its audience includes founders and executives as well as mothers, caregivers, partners and other women who feel like they’re constantly expected to handle one more thing.

One of the book’s central questions is what happens when a woman becomes so focused on meeting everyone else’s expectations that she loses sight of her own priorities.

“This is for the woman who built a life everyone admires but quietly wonders where she went inside it,” Ehlers says. “You do not have to become harder to win. Set the boundary and decide what winning looks like for you.”

The book has also received early critical attention. According to the publisher’s press materials, Kirkus Reviews praised its “honest reflection and actionable ideas.”

BookLife Reviews also selected the book as an Editor’s Pick, with an editorial note describing Ehlers’ guidance as “fresh and resonant for an era of screen-time and influencers.”

Nice Girls Win is published by Big Circles Media, LLC. The book is available in paperback for $19.99, hardcover for $29.99 and ebook for $9.99, with an audiobook edition also available.

Ehlers has more than 25 years of experience in marketing and brand building. She is the founder and CEO of The Evoke Agency and Tease Media, which she describes as award-winning, multimillion-dollar companies.

With Nice Girls Win, Ehlers is making the case that professional ambition and kindness don’t have to be opposing forces—and that success doesn’t necessarily require women to adopt the traditionally “tough” qualities they’ve often been told they need. For Ehlers, the goal is less about changing who women are and more about giving them permission to define success for themselves.

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Jack Nicholson‘s lookalike grandson, Duke Nicholson, just hit the red carpet with his soon-to-be wife, Devon Lee Carlson.

Duke, 27, is the grandson of Jack, who is known for iconic films ranging from Batman and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to Terms of Endearment and As Good As It Gets. While the acting icon doesn’t appear on the big screen as much as he used to, Duke is following in his grandfather’s footsteps. Duke just hit the Los Angeles special screening of his new film, The Deputy, at Landmark Theaters Sunset. One look at his smile is a dead giveaway to who his famous grandfather is!

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Duke stars in the film as “a young sheriff’s deputy [who] finds himself in the crosshairs of dangerous criminals when the dead body he is assigned to keep an eye on disappears from a crime scene,” according to the official logline. Also starring Julia Fox and William H. Macy, the film is directed by Matt Sukkar.

Nicholson opened up to PEOPLE about his character, saying, “Toby is messy, flawed and completely in over his head, but he has a good heart, and that’s what drew me to him.”

Check out the trailer below for the film:

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Duke has shared that one of the best lessons his grandfather taught him was the importance of developing your own material.

“Writing, creating projects with friends, being part of the process. He’s always been more than an actor; he’s a writer and director, too. That advice has been inspiring to me. I never want to just rely on self-tapes to feel creatively fulfilled,” Duke told The Hollywood Reporter in 2025.

When asked if he looks to his grandfather’s work for inspiration, Duke said that’s a definite.

“I’ve seen almost all his films. I mean, he’s incredible. The one that resonates with me most is The Passenger, the [Michelangelo] Antonioni film. His performance and the filmmaking in that are just amazing. The first movie I ever saw him in, though, was Anger Management with Adam Sandler — still arguably the greatest movie he’s ever made. (Laughs.) But yeah, I go up and visit him a lot, and we’re pretty close. You know, he’s just the best.

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In 1993, Neal McCoy scored his breakthrough with a pair of back-to-back No. 1 country hits. Now, 33 years later, the country star is preparing to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.

McCoy received a surprise invitation to join the Opry during Opry 100 Honors Charley Pride, a special show celebrating the life and music of his longtime friend and mentor, Charley Pride. And Pride’s widow Rozene Pride helped make sure the honor came on a particularly meaningful night.

McCoy performed three of Pride’s songs during his set and reflected on the enormous role the Country Music Hall of Famer played in his own life and career.

“If there had never been a Charley Pride there would never have been a Neal McCoy,” McCoy told the audience.

McCoy recalled that early in his career, he spent his weekdays mowing lawns to make a living and his weekends traveling with Pride and opening his shows. McCoy has continued to credit Pride’s mentorship, encouragement and example with shaping the entertainer he became.

Later in the evening, Grand Ole Opry member Pam Tillis welcomed Rozene Pride to the stage to share memories of her husband, who died in 2020.

Rozene asked McCoy to escort her onto the stage. As her remarks came to an end, she teased what was about to happen.

“Charley would be so happy with what you’re going to do next, Pam,” she said.

Tillis then surprised McCoy with an official invitation to become a Grand Ole Opry member on behalf of Rozene and Charley Pride and the Opry family.

McCoy was nearly speechless.

“Oh my gosh,” he said. “What a great night. What a great night to be invited.”

McCoy will officially be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry later this year, although an induction date has not yet been announced.

McCoy broke through in 1993 with “No Doubt About It” and “Wink,” which became back-to-back No. 1 singles. His success continued throughout the 1990s with two additional platinum albums, a gold album and six more Top 10 hits. He returned to the Top 10 in 2005 with “Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On.”

His connection to Pride extended far beyond their early touring days. In 2013, McCoy released Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride in honor of his friend and mentor.

Pride had his own long history with the Grand Ole Opry. After growing up listening to its broadcasts on WSM radio, he made his Opry debut in 1967. He initially declined an invitation to become a member because of his busy touring schedule before officially joining in 1993.

The Opry 100 Honors Charley Pride show also included performances by Tillis, Darius Rucker, Pride’s son Dion Pride, Tony Jackson, The Malpass Brothers and The War & Treaty.

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Despite the show’s success with critics and audiences alike, Prime Video canceled Ride or Die after just one season. With the report of the cancellation, the show will be shopped around, offering hope for more of this fun tale.

While the Amazon streamer didn’t specifically say why it was canceled, Deadline shared more. It all comes down to the demographic, with the publication pointing out that the older women who loved the series already had Amazon Prime for shopping. Despite their love for the series, Ride or Die didn’t bring in the new subscribers that Amazon wanted.

It’s a wild reason, but it is also the perfect reason for one particular streamer to save the day. Ride or Die comes from Paramount Television Studios, with Amazon distributing it. The Octavia Spencer-led series could head to Paramount+ instead, and this is where the demographic is perfect.

More and more Paramount+ shows are marketed toward 50+ viewers, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Landman, MobLand, and Dutton Ranch have all appealed to the older audiences. There are older actors on the screen, taking leading roles to offer characters that are relatable. It’s important to have representation on the screen, and Paramount+ subscribers are proving that.

If the whole reason for the cancellation is the demographic, Ride or Die would work perfectly for the Paramount-owned streamer. Luminate data noted that the show clocked in at 927 million viewing minutes, which is how streamers calculate success, during its two days, making it a no-brainer for a smaller streamer. That should have been enough for a renewal at Prime Video, considering that was more than Elle, Every Year After, and many other YA shows that the Amazon streamer favors.

Plus, Paramount+ releases content weekly in most cases. This could help Ride or Die find more of its audience, who are more likely to watch over the course of time rather than want a one-weekend binge-watch.

Ride or Die follows two middle-aged women who make it clear that age really is just a number. Hannah Waddingham’s character, Judith, is a former assassin who ends up with a past that comes back to haunt her. When someone is sent to kill her, she and her best friend, Debbie (Spencer), head off on a global, high-energy trip to get to the bottom of the attack.