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There's something about a matching outfit or a one-piece that makes getting ready for the day that much easier. That's why we've been on the hunt for two-piece sets, jumpsuits, dresses, and rompers to sport throughout the summer months. Thanks to Walmart's Summer Deals event happening through June 28, you can shop for amazing clothing items at incredible discounts. We're now eyeing the Scoop Scubaknit Crewneck Romper, which is just over 42% off. 

The piece initially cost $26, but has been reduced to $15 during a limited-time sale. You can shop for the piece in four colors: coral, black, purple, and beige. The available sizes range from XS to 4X, with customers saying that the romper is "perfectly true to size." If you are worried about getting the sizing right, which often occurs with one-piece outfits, then we recommend consulting the size chart in the product description. 

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The romper is made of 50% polyester, 46% rayon, and 4% spandex so it's machine washable. Make sure to do so according to the care instructions to prevent shrinkage. The design features cuffed short drop sleeves, a back keyhole with a classic hook and loop closure, two front pockets that you can place small miscellaneous items in, and a cuffed hem. The piece is cinched at the waist and falls right around the mid-thigh depending on your height. 

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The romper has an overall relaxed fit, with over 50 customers shopping for it since yesterday. Shoppers described the bestselling item as "very comfortable," "amazing," "stylish," "classy-looking," and the "cutest." Other reviewers cited the material as "very soft" and "thick," so it's not see-through. You can easily dress the romper up with fashionable sandals, or dress it down with  casual sneakers. 

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What we love about this piece is that it's perfect for summer vacations, because you can pack it easily and get dressed on-the-go. Some shoppers are even purchasing multiple colors so that they can rotate through them during the week. Another customer noted the affordable price, writing that the romper is "better than the expensive athletic brands," due to its comfortability. 

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Several size and color combinations have already run out of stock, so you'll want to snag this stunning romper as quickly as possible. And trust us, it will become your summer go-to. Shop it at Walmart while you can, for just $15! 

The IRS tried to confiscate and sell Willie Nelson's priceless memories.

Texas wasn't buying.

In November 1990, federal agents showed up at Willie Nelson's Austin area home and studio and started removing things from the premises. Instruments, Gold record plaques, furniture, and memorabilia - anything they could take. The debt behind it all went back to 1984, when the IRS took issue with a tax shelter investment Willie had made through the accounting firm Price Waterhouse. What started as a $6 million argument over one single deduction had grown to $16.7 million by the time penalties and interest, going all the way back to 1972, were added on top.

Willie and his lawyers fought it. Unfortunately, they lost.

Even after getting the bill reduced to $6 million, Willie still couldn't pay. "He didn't have $1 million, he probably didn't have $30,000," his daughter Lana told Texas Monthly at the time. He had taken Price Waterhouse to court for $45 million, arguing they had steered him wrong and he shouldn't be stuck with the consequences. That case eventually settled, but nobody ever said for how much.

During the raid, Willie's daughter Lana got to his beloved guitar Trigger just in time to keep it out of federal hands. Trigger, a classical guitar Willie had been playing for over 20 years by that point, is as famous as its owner, recognizable by the hole worn clean through its body from decades on the road. Willie shrugged it off the way only Willie could. "As long as I got my guitar, I'll be fine," he said. "It's just things, nothing that can't be replaced."

Then the auctions started.

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In January 1991, the IRS put Willie's 44-acre Austin area ranch up for sale. He’d bought the land from the doctor who delivered him as a baby. Nobody came to bid. So they listed it again the next day. And, still nothing. The same thing happened with other Texas properties. A sale of items from his country club and Pedernales recording studio on January 23rd pulled in about $68,000, but his posters, Gold records and instruments sat there untouched.

It was a different story in Colorado. Willie's 44-acre estate in Evergreen drew about 100 prospective buyers and sold for $650,000. Texas was the exception, not the rule.

The IRS was finding out something it probably should’ve seen coming. Texas loved Willie Nelson a lot more than it feared the federal government.

On January 29th, the ranch finally sold on its third day on the market, for the minimum bid of $203,840, well below what it was worth. The buyer was a Willie Nelson fan acting for a group of farmers he had helped through Farm Aid over the years. They turned around and sold it back to him.

The remaining Gold records and instruments were picked up by the "Willie Nelson and Friends Showcase" for $7,000.

"Everyone came to my defense and that was overwhelming," Willie said.

The Album That Only the IRS Could Have Greenlit

Willie still owed money. So he did what Willie Nelson does: he made a record about it.

The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories? was the first album ever put out under a revenue sharing deal between a musician and the Internal Revenue Service. It came out first by phone in 1991 through the number 1-800-IRS-TAPE, for $19.95 a copy. Of that, $9.95 went to the company handling the phones, $1.60 covered album costs, $2.49 went to Sony Records, and Willie got $6, which was split between paying down his IRS debt, covering his Price Waterhouse lawsuit and paying the tax the sale itself generated.

When the album hit stores properly in December 1992 without the phone company taking a cut, it did a lot better. It eventually brought in $3.6 million for the IRS. Counting everything Willie paid between 1990 and 1993, he settled the whole situation for only $9 million, well below the $16.7 million the government had originally been after.

The IRS set out to make an example of one of the most beloved musicians in America.

It didn't go the way they intended.

Thirty-five years later, Willie Nelson turned 93 in April 2026 and put out Dream Chaser, his 79th studio album, in May. He's out on the road again right now with the 11th annual Outlaw Music Festival, a 12-city summer concert series that kicked off July 3 in Irving, Texas. "Being on the road and playing for the fans is what I love to do," he said ahead of the tour. "We don't get to do as many shows as we used to, so every night out there means a little more."

Farm Aid 2026, the same effort whose supporters bought his ranch back from the government and handed it back to him, is scheduled for September 26 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The man they tried to auction off is still on stage.

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Amanda Kloots memorialized her late husband, Nick Cordero in a unique way.

The dancer and TV personality took to Instagram on Thursday, June 18, to share her sentimental piece of jewelry.

“I used some of my husband's ashes to grow this beautiful diamond so he could be with me every day,” Kloots wrote on the Instagram video.

The former Broadway dancer and Rockett displayed how the ring changes from black to blue when it catches the light. It took her a year to grow the 5-carat, emerald-cut black diamond, with Eterneva, a company that turns ashes into diamonds.

“The way this beautiful stone turns blue when it catches the light feels like pure magic,” Kloot wrote on the post’s caption. Adding, “The stone is set so it always touches my skin, and Nick’s initials are engraved on the bottom—a beautiful reminder that he is always with me.”

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Kloots married the Broadway actor in 2017. They have one child together, Elvis, who was born in 2019.

Cordero died in July 2020 from COVID-19 after a 90-day stay in the hospital. Koots grew an online community that prayed for his recovery while he was sick.

The former The Talk cohost spoke to Peoplein 2025 about her choice to grow the diamond.

"It's an odd experience to see your loved one as ash, but I think what's so beautiful about Eterneva is that I don't often go and look at those ashes," she said. "They're in a little special place in my closet. And I know that I'll look every day at this ring."

The accessory allows Kloots to be with her late husband every day.

"And so I think it's really special because the ashes for me are hard to look at and they are hard to go back to, but a piece of jewelry like this is so beautiful and such a beautiful way to look at your person."

More than 20 years after its last major Billboard chart appearance, Sublime is back on the charts with a brand-new album.

The legendary Long Beach, California ska-punk band has returned to the spotlight as its latest release, Until the Sun Explodes, debuts at No. 19 on the Billboard 200. The achievement marks a major comeback for the group, whose last charting album appearance came in 2006.

The new album is a fresh entry on the chart, arriving at No. 19 in its first week. At the same time, Sublime's iconic self-titled 1996 album continues to show staying power, sitting at No. 88 on the Billboard 200 and extending its chart run to 287 weeks.

The chart success comes just weeks after the release of Until the Sun Explodes, the band's fourth studio album and its first full-length record under the Sublime name in 30 years.

Eric Wilson and Bradley Nowell of Sublime perform during Innings Festival at Tempe Beach & Arts Park on February 22, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona.

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Released on June 12, Until the Sun Explodes reunites original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh while introducing Jakob Nowell, the son of late frontman Bradley Nowell, as the band's lead vocalist and guitarist.

Bradley Nowell died from a heroin overdose in 1996, shortly before Sublime's self-titled album was released. That record later became the band's commercial breakthrough and produced enduring hits including "What I Got," "Santeria," "Wrong Way" and "Doin' Time."

Jakob, who was only a baby when his father died, now leads the group into a new era.

The 22-track album was produced during the band's reunion period and serves as both a continuation of Sublime's legacy and a tribute to Bradley Nowell's influence.

The album arrives with several new songs that helped build anticipation before its release.

"Ensenada," one of the record's lead singles, became a standout track and reached No. 1 on radio charts before the full album arrived. The song showcases the blend of ska-punk, reggae and hip-hop influences that made Sublime famous during the 1990s.

Other tracks include "Can't Miss You," "Favorite Song," "F.T.R." and the title track "Until the Sun Explodes."

The project also features guest appearances from several well-known artists, including Fidlar's Zac Carper on "Backwards," H.R. on "Trey's Song," G. Love & Special Sauce on "Come Correct" and Pennywise on "247-369."

Founded in 1988, Sublime became one of the most influential bands of the ska-punk movement. Although the group originally disbanded following Bradley Nowell's death, its music continued to attract new generations of listeners.

Now, three decades after the release of its breakthrough album and 20 years after its last significant chart appearance, Sublime has once again found a place on the Billboard charts.

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One of the most historic music venues in the United States could soon be changing hands, although nothing concrete has happened yet. The Grand Ole Opry, the stage founded in 1925 in Nashville, Tennessee, could potentially be sold to a new owner, according to new reports.

Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP), which is currently the major shareholder of the Grand Ole Opry, is exploring sale opportunities.

Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, said in a statement to NewsChannel 5, "With the rise in global popularity of country music and the increasing demand for live experiences, we have received inbound interest from a range of organizations seeking to partner with our entertainment business."

Because of the interest, RHP decided to work with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to evaluate any possible deals. Reed noted, "We expect to play an integral role in the continued growth of OEG irrespective of any strategic partnerships being considered."

The statement also made it clear that no deal has been made, and in the end, a sale might not happen.

Reed added, "We are incredibly proud of our OEG business and of our role as stewards of these historic and iconic brands, which are deeply important to the country music community and the markets we serve. We remain focused on bringing artists and audiences together through iconic live entertainment experiences."

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Only four years ago, in 2022, RHP stunned many country music fans when the company sold a 30% minority stake in the ownership of the Grand Ole Opry to Atairos and NBCUniversal. Now, the parent company is considering whether or not to sell off its 70% remaining majority stake.

Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of RHP, owns the Ryman Auditorium and multiple locations of both Blake Shelton's Ole Red and Luke Combs' Category 10 locations in Nashville alongside the Grand Ole Opry.

The Grand Ole Opry is a beloved country music venue that has helped shape the careers of many country icons over the decades it's been open. Some major stars that have performed on this stage include Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, and more.

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It’s been four years since Russian Circles released a new album. But that will all change this summer, as the instrumental post-rock and post-metal band have just announced their newest record.

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Nine, a seven-track project and Russian Circles’ ninth studio album, will arrive Aug. 28 via Sargent House.

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According to Blabbermouth, the band “with no hit songs” and “no fan consensus,” “just a reputation of consistency and quality that built one of the biggest heavy instrumental rock bands in the world,” has produced a refined album that stays true to the trio’s steady evolution while also expanding their sonic range.

Formed in Chicago in 2004, Russian Circles is rooted in Midwest, post-rock, and motorik influences, with the amalgamation creating a sound and genre all their own. Fans are drawn to the band’s cinematic blend of metal and rock, defined by driving riffs and soaring melodies. 

“When we first started, we had no idea we’d be doing this forever," guitarist Mike Sullivan said in an Audiotree video. "It’s still a trip to us. It isn’t lost on us that we’re in the game still, for being a loud, aggressive, instrumental, repetitive rock band. That is mind-blowing to us.”

The trio — completed by drummer Dave Turncrantz, and bassist/keyboardist Brian Cook — is scattered across the country but remain firmly committed to keeping the music a priority.

"The music we make is a collective process of reconciliation, navigation, and reflection upon aging both as individuals and as a creative entity,” they said, via Blabbermouth. “Life has created very real distances between us, but the band continues to be at the center, and this creative collaboration is a way of charting the passage of time while also giving us a reason to look to the future."

Russian Circles will head out on tour this fall, hitting pit stops across the country and Canada. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 10 a.m. local time. Tour dates and ticket information can be found here.

For a sneak peek at what fans might hear, check out the newly unveiled music video for the crushing lead single, “Empath,” off their forthcoming album.

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Danielle Reyes is addressing rumors she was cast on Big Brother 28.

Leading up to the season's premiere next month, eagle-eyed fans noticed the reality star had set her Instagram to private and paused her Cameo account.

On Wednesday, June 24, Reyes broke her silence on rumors she's playing the game for the 3rd time via a video posted to X.

"First and foremost, I'm working. I'm not doing Big Brother 28," Reyes said while wearing a Big Brother: All-Stars hat. "
I know, I know, I know, and I appreciate you guys hoping, but I haven't been contacted by the producers."

"I am excited that this season's gonna be the 1000th episode of Big [Brother]. How exciting is that?" she continued. "I haven't been invited to do anything for this, so you guys most likely won't see me. So I just want to share that with you, that I'm not gonna be on the season, and just squash some rumors."

"You guys know, I would never lie about something like that," she concluded while smirking at the camera.

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In the replies, fans were still not convinced that Reyes wasn't making an appearance on the next season.

"Big Brother players are lowkey the worst liars outside of the game," wrote one fan. "Idk but girl is trying to do some sort of reverse psychology on us lol." said another.

"She says wearing the all stars hat…I got the faith !!!" added a third. "Yeah right girl… “working” mmmhmmm on winning that 750k iktr." said a fourth, referencing the show's prize money.

Reyes previously placed 2nd on Big Brother 3 in 2002, 6th on Big Brother: All-Stars in 2006, and 7th on the holiday spinoff Big Brother: Reindeer Games in 2023. Last year, Reyes also starred on season 3 of Peacock's The Traitors.

Big Brother returns to CBS and Paramount+ on Thursday, July 9 and is rumored to feature returning houseguests.

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If you refuse to go anywhere without all your essentials, you know how important an on-the-go bag is. Whether you’re heading on a quick grocery run or navigating through an airport, a tiny shoulder bag just won’t cut it. This Michael Kors Quinn Medium East West Tote Bag is way more ideal, offering plenty of room for more than just your phone and wallet. 

While designer bags often cost a pretty penny, you can score this Michael Kors bag on sale for 65% off at Amazon for Prime Day, which lasts until June 26. Normally retailing for $198, it’s now marked down to just $69 in eight styles, including five solid hues in crimson, husk, ivy, oxblood, and storm, and three logo-printed fabrics in bright crimson, crimson, and ivy. This deal is only available for Prime members, but you can start a free 30-day trial right now if you don’t have a membership! 

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Seamlessly blending style and functionality, this bag is made with pebbled leather, giving it texture and dimension. Featuring a sleek silhouette that slightly tapers down, it oozes with elegance and sophistication. For a touch of luxury, this bag is accented with either gold or silver hardware, including the subtle Michael Kors logo, metal buckles, and a branded luggage tag. 

Ideal for office commutes, vacations, running errands, and more, this bag measures 15 inches wide, 4 inches long, and 9 inches tall, offering plenty of space for all of your essentials with room to spare. You can fit anything from your laptop to your water bottle in the main compartment, and be prepared for wherever the day takes you. 

Ensuring that all your important belongings stay secure, the top of the bag is equipped with a zipper closure. It’ll keep your items from accidentally spilling out and provide extra protection against pickpockets. The underside of the bag features flat metal feet, preventing it from toppling over when you set it down. 

This bag has pockets galore, designed to keep your belongings organized and easily accessible. The interior is fixed with one zippered pocket and two slip pockets where you can stash smaller items like your keys, makeup, and wallet. For convenience, the exterior also has a slip pocket, which is ideal for your phone and anything else you constantly reach for. 

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Designed to sit comfortably on your shoulder, this bag boasts two straps with a 10.7-inch drop. It’ll elegantly drape down, leaving ample room under your arm so you can move around with ease without anything getting in the way. You can adjust the length of the straps using the buckles if you prefer it to sit higher or lower. 

One reviewer called this bag “the perfect everyday tote,” and described it as “stylish and spacious.” Another shopper said that it’s “lightweight” and has a “classic and simple” style. A third customer stated that it’s the “true definition of gorgeous” and the “most beautiful purse” in their closet.

This bag is also available in 12 other styles. Select options are on sale between $109 and $160, while others remain at full price. 

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A designer bag with a deal this sweet is rare, so be sure to snag the Michael Kors Quinn Medium East West Tote Bag at Amazon while it’s still on sale for just $69 for Prime Day, which lasts until June 26. Don’t forget to get your free 30-day trial if you’re not a Prime member, so you can score it at this unbeatable price! 

Dolly Parton wasn't supposed to be there.

Promotional materials for the grand opening had said the country icon would skip the public festivities at her new travel stop. Then, at 2 p.m. on June 24, she walked up in her signature stilettos and cut the ribbon herself.

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So why the surprise? Parton couldn't resist a little fun at a rival's expense. "I couldn't leave it to beavers," she joked, a wink at the cartoon beaver that fronts mega-chain Buc-ee's, before adding that she had to throw her scrawny little self in there.

The moment carried extra weight. Parton canceled her Las Vegas residency in early May over health issues, telling fans her immune and digestive systems had fallen out of balance but that her conditions were treatable. "I'm responding really well to meds and treatments and I'm improving every day," she said at the time.

Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop sits at Exit 22 off Interstate 65 in Cornersville, Tennessee. The rebranded flagship blends fuel, food, shopping and live music with the kind of down-home Tennessee hospitality Parton has built her whole brand on. She developed it with her longtime manager Danny Nozell and Gregory H. Sachs, who owns the Tennessean Travel Stop brand. The Cornersville location is a rebrand of an existing Tennessean Travel Stop, with Parton serving as the de facto face of the operation and leaning into the East Tennessee roots she has championed for decades.

Parton announced the venture late last year, inspired by the decades she spent crossing the country by tour bus. The first sign for the new stops drew some mixed reactions online earlier this month, with fans split on whether it screamed Dolly enough.

The opening caps a busy stretch for the 80-year-old, who keeps rolling out new ventures, from branded home goods to fresh Dollywood weekends. More travel stops are planned, with the Cornersville flagship the first to open. This time she showed up in person to win the crowd over. Beavers, beware.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle takes a few twists and turns, but we're confident you'll crack it fast. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you're working on today's Mini Crossword on Thursday, June 25, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Texter's "Wow!" — HINT: Ends with the letter "G"

4 Across: With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators —HINT: Starts with the letter "F"

7 Across: See 4-Across — HINT: Ends with the letter "R"

8 Across: Currency of Ireland and Italy — HINT: Ends with the letter "O"

9 Across: Went illegally fast — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Not working — HINT: Ends with the letter "F"

2 Down: A marathon has a little over 26 — HINT: Starts with the letter "M"

3 Down: Airline boarding section — HINT: Starts with the letter "G"

5 Down: Feeling it the next day — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

6 Down: Walked — HINT: Starts with the letter "T"

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Thursday, June 25, 2026

Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Texter's "Wow!" — OMG

4 Across: With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators —FIRST

7 Across: See 4-Across — FLOOR

8 Across: Currency of Ireland and Italy — EURO

9 Across: Went illegally fast — SPED

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Not working — OFF

2 Down: A marathon has a little over 26 — MILES

3 Down: Airline boarding section — GROUP

5 Down: Feeling it the next day — SORE

6 Down: Walked — TROD

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West Wilson is officially leaving Summer House.

Last week, TMZ reported that the sports journalist was not set to return for season 11 of the Bravo reality series, which is set to begin filming over the 4th of July weekend.

Wilson finally confirmed the news on Wednesday, June 24 while appearing on The Broadcast Boys’ Instagram breakdown of the Summer House scandal involving him and Amanda Batula.

“I wanted to tell it on my own but that [exit rumor] is true,” Wilson said in the video. “In [Bravo’s] defense, I don’t think it would have been a fun summer."

Though it looks like Wilson will no longer be apart of the main cast, insiders who spoke to TMZ said that the door isn’t completely closed, and it’s possible he could come in for a cameo at some point during the season.

RELATED: West Wilson Won’t Return for ‘Summer House’ Season 11, Report Claims

The reality star's exit follows a turbulent end to season 10 after Wilson and Batularevealed their romantic relationship in March, much to the dismay of Batula’s ex-husband, Kyle Cooke, and former friend Ciara Miller, who previously dated Wilson in 2023.

Cooke and Miller previously considered Batula and Wilson among their closest friends, respectively. The conclusion of season 10 has centered on the cast grappling with the couple’s relationship, which many viewed as a betrayal, and the subsequent fallout as their relationship timeline was called into question.

Wilson first joined the cast for season 8 which filmed in summer 2023, and his relationship with Miller was one of his main storylines on the show.

RELATED: Lindsay Hubbard Sends Scathing Message to ‘Summer House’ Co-Star West Wilson: ‘You Are Trash’

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Nearly 20 years after one of daytime television's most talked-about on-air moments, Clay Aiken is finally sharing his side of the story.

Appearing on the Hollywood Raw podcast on Tuesday, June 24, the former American Idol runner-up reflected on the infamous 2006 incident in which he briefly placed his hand over Kelly Ripa's mouth while guest co-hosting Live with Regis and Kelly.

Asked whether the pair had ever made amends, Aiken, 47, revealed there still hasn't been much of a reunion. "No," he said. "I didn't have the problem."

Looking back, Aiken admitted the fallout was far more difficult than many people probably realized. "That was probably the most catastrophic week of my life, to be honest with you," he said. "No one would remember but me because I was the one with the scars."

Aiken explained that he had been auditioning as a potential television host at the time and simply wanted the opportunity to participate in the interviews. "I'm on the show because I wanted to show them I can handle this myself... I could host something, and I wasn't getting to talk," he recalled. "Like, there were cue cards. They had my name on them, and... I tried to be funny and I did what I did, which was incredibly innocent."

He said the atmosphere in the studio changed immediately afterward, leaving him convinced he had genuinely upset Ripa. "I felt bad and I was really worried that I had upset her 'cause it's very cold, very cold in the audience," he said.

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The situation only escalated after Ripa and Regis Philbin revisited the incident on-air days later, eventually turning it into one of entertainment's biggest stories at the time. As the backlash grew, Aiken said he sought advice from veteran journalist Diane Sawyer after worrying he had genuinely upset Ripa.

At first, Sawyer told him not to send flowers, hoping the controversy would simply blow over. But after the story continued to dominate headlines—and Aiken even poked fun at it with Tori Spelling during the American Music Awards—Sawyer changed her advice.

Aiken ultimately sent Ripa flowers and said she later called to thank him and apologized for how much the situation had escalated. Although she invited him back on the show, Aiken said another appearance never happened, and the pair have rarely spoken since.

These days, Aiken is focused on a new chapter. Earlier this year, he released his first original single in 18 years, "Rewind," and said he's hoping to return to touring now that his son is nearly 18. 

Earlier this week, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) regarding the structural integrity of wing spars on 16 Airbus A380 aircraft operated by Emirates and Qantas. 

The planes had been inspected earlier this year following a broader December 2025 AD regarding the susceptibility of the entire Airbus A380 fleet to “hydrogen embrittlement.” Hydrogen embrittlement can result from prolonged storage, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, and may cause cracks in key components. 

“Following the review of the results of those inspections, it has been determined that the cracks found on certain aeroplanes could reduce the structural integrity of the wing,” said the EASA in its June 22 AD. 

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Emirates and Qantas are required to coordinate an additional, more detailed inspection of the 16 aircraft included in the EASA mandate. Those aircraft were divided into two groups: five planes operated by Emirates that must be evaluated before their next passenger flight, and 11, including one flown by Qantas, that should be inspected within their next 25 flight cycles, or 13 flights total. If any discrepancy is found by the airlines, they must contact Airbus for instructions on how to repair the aircraft and on what timeline. 

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This isn’t the first time that Airbus has had to address a wing crack issue on the A380 fleet. In 2012, the EASA issued an AD regarding a propensity for cracks in the structural components that connect the wing rib to the wing skin. The issue was caused by a flaw in the manufacturing process and resulted in €105m in repairs by Airbus, although grounding for inspection and repairs primarily impacted Emirates, as well as Singapore Airlines.

The Airbus A380 was introduced to the market in 2005 as the world's largest passenger aircraft, a competitor to the Boeing 747, designed for long-haul routes, with two decks and four engines. Emirates was the biggest customer, purchasing 123 A380S over 14 years, many configured with private first-class suites, lay-flat seats, and other luxury amenities.

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The repairs made in coordination with Airbus aren't the first, or even the most expensive, upgrades Emirates has made to its A380S. The airline announced an ambitious multi-billion-dollar retrofit campaign in 2021, and the first A380 to complete the program made its inaugural flight from Dubai to London in 2023. In April of this year, Emirates also debuted Starlink WiFi on its A380 planes.

Neither Emirates nor Qantas has announced any flight cancellations as a result of the most recent inspections.

Just last month, Emirates began making changes to several routes between the airline's hub in Dubai and Beijing, Copenhagen, London Gatwick, Manchester, Munich, Osaka, Perth, Václav and Washington Dulles. Those adjustments include service frequency and swapping out A380S for Boeing aircraft and other options within Emirates' fleet. As for Qantas, the airline stated that its A380 was already grounded for routine "heavy maintenance," and that the additional inspection will not affect service.

Richard Bishop, the co-founder of the 1970s rock band Sun City Girls and an acclaimed soloist and composer, is officially returning to Australia for a tour after over two decades away. The exciting news was announced on June 23, and Australian fans can't get enough.

For the first time in 20 years, Bishop, who goes by "Sir Richard Bishop," will be back in Australia for four tour dates, starting on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Trash Cult record store in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Next, he'll be at The Curtain in Melbourne on Oct. 22, followed by Marrickville Bowlo in Sydney on Oct. 23, and Season Three in Brisbane on Oct. 24.

Bishop and the Australian touring company Solitary Count shared the exciting news on social media. The announcement praised Bishop's musical talent, saying, "Renowned for performances that balance intricate composition with fearless spontaneity, Bishop remains one of the most restless and original voices in underground music."

"No two shows are alike, each unfolding as its own exploration of sound, place and possibility," the statement went on. The tour will follow the release of Bishop's new album, Hillbilly Erotica, on July 31.

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Fans are hyped up about the tour dates, with a longtime fan writing, "Yesssssss. The show in Sydney way back was incredible."

"Wicked! Can’t wait!" said another, as more wrote, "Whoah!!!! That’s great news !!" and "So great!"

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Bishop's fans from New Zealand also took the opportunity to ask him to visit the nearby country, like one who replied to the news to say, "New Zealand is just a little hop over!"

The guitarist has an extensive discography from his decades in the music industry as a soloist, with a few of his other albums including Elektronika Demonika, The Freak of Araby, and The Unrock Tapes. Bishop is also very well-known for his band Sun City Girls, which he founded with his brother Alan and the late Charles Gocher in the 1970s. The group stayed together until 2007, disbanding after Gocher's death.

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Months after Bobby J. Brown was caught in a barn fire, his cause of death has been confirmed.

The actor died on February 24 at 62 years old. Earlier this year, TMZ reported that Brown was trying to jump-start a vehicle in Maryland when the barn was engulfed in flames. The outlet said he asked a family member for a fire extinguisher, and his wife, Arlene, received severe burns in an attempt to save him.

According to an autopsy and toxicology report obtained byUs Weekly from the Maryland Chief Medical Examiner, The Wire star “had been consuming alcoholic beverages prior to death,” and the postmortem toxicology testing for drugs was negative. His carbon monoxide level was at 71 percent in his blood.

The report added that Jones suffered “fourth-degree burns” with “a few brown hairs on the scalp, but the vast majority were singed off.”

He also experienced “thermal fractures of the ankles” and his skin was “absent from the left chest, a portion of the left arm and portions of the lower extremities.”

Ultimately, Brown’s cause of death was ruled diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation, and determined to be an accident.

The character actor was known for his roles in The Wire, The Corner, We Own This City, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Homicide: Life on the Street.

In February, a representative for Brown shared a statement about the actor withUs Weekly. 

“Bobby J. Brown was a rare soul who brought a deep sense of humanity to every role he played,” they wrote. “While many knew him for his strength as a champion boxer and his powerful screen presence, we knew him as a dedicated professional and a kind-hearted individual.”

The statement continued, “He was a true joy to represent, and he will be missed by everyone at the agency. Our hearts go out to his family, and we ask for their privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”

William Shatner has already gone where no man has gone before. Now, the Star Trek icon is quite possibly venturing into an entirely new frontier: performing heavy metal … live. 

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Following the announcement earlier this year alerting fans of Shatner’s forthcoming metal album featuring both covers and original work, as well as collaborations with 35 metal artists, the global superstar, 95, is now eyeing the possibility of bringing his project to the stage. 

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According to Blabbermouth, the live event would be “unlike anything audiences have seen before.” A multi-disciplinary production, the show would "transform Shatner’s star-studded recording project into an immersive live spectacle combining legendary musicians, cinematic visuals, storytelling, and the larger-than-life charisma that has made Shatner a global icon more than six decades.”

Still untitled, Shatner’s heavy metal album includes drummer participation from Slayer’s Dave Lombardo, Megadeth’s Chris Adler, and Motörhead’s Mikkey Dee, who worked on the cover of Judas Priest’s “Living After Midnight.” 

“I needed pounding beats to make the music feel the way I feel it,” Shatner said, per the outlet. "The drums drive the emotion. They create the urgency, the excitement, the danger. Heavy metal should hit you in the chest and move your soul at the same time."

Drummers from Black Sabbath, Vanilla Fudge, Blue Öyster Cult, Danzig, and Kings of Thrash are also present on the album, produced by a team led by L.A. Guns’ Adam Hamilton and Cleopatra Records’ Brian Perera. Derek Hughes, Marcus Nand, and JurgenEngler of Die Krupps round out the team.

“Metal has always been a place where imagination gets loud,” Shatner said in a statement. “This album is a gathering of forces—each artist bringing their fire, their precision, their chaos. I chose them because they have something to say, and because metal demands honesty.”

Per the publication, recordings from the album “exceed expectations.” So, keep your fingers crossed we get to see this thing in all its live glory.

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One of Oreo's most-missed flavors just reappeared on store shelves, and longtime fans are not staying quiet about it.

Cinnamon Bun Oreos are back in the U.S. for a limited time, the first time the cookie has returned stateside in nearly a decade.

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The cookie is featured on Oreo's official site, with packs spotted at Target and Walmart so far. "OREO brought back the OG Cinnamon Bun cookies," a post about the popular snack wrote, calling out the original recipe fans have been requesting for years. Early reactions back that up, with one shopper who grabbed a pack at Walmart calling the taste "phenomenal."

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The cookie pairs cinnamon-flavored wafers with a cinnamon bun flavored creme, per the package, and is back as a limited-time release.

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Cinnamon Bun Oreos first launched in January 2016 and quickly won fans before disappearing from U.S. shelves. The cookie stuck around in Canada, which left American fans importing packs or paying marked-up resale prices to get a taste. The flavor also sits among the most-requested picks in Oreo's ongoing campaign to revive discontinued cookies. Other retired favorites in the running for a comeback vote include Cookie Butter, Red Velvet and Maple Crème.

This is the latest in a busy stretch of Oreo throwbacks. The brand recently brought back its S'mores cookie and relaunched Cakesters with a new recipe, and last year it revived cookie dough for the first time in 10 years.

As with any limited edition, the window is the catch. Cinnamon Bun Oreos are back "for a limited time," so fans hoping to relive 2016 will want to check shelves sooner rather than later.

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Alannah Keyser made her bombshell appearance during night 1 of Casa Amor on Love Island USA Season 8. However, despite coming in dressed as an angel, this Islander knows exactly what she wants and isn't scared to go after it.

Here’s everything we know so far about Alannah Keyser, a Miami girl who knows exactly what she is looking for in love this summer.

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How old is Alannah Keyser?

Alannah Keyser is 21 years old.

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What is Alannah Keyser profession?

Alannah Keyser is a professional student attending USC School of Cinematic Arts

Where does Alannah Keyser live?

Alannah Keyser is from Miami, Florida.

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What is Alannah Keyser looking for in Casa Amor on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026?

Keyser explains that she is looking for a man that is "in shape."

"Body is tea, then he's the one for me," she shared in her introduction video.

"I'm definitely going in for the kill. I'm gonna get what I want," she clarified, before adding, "These boys don't know what's coming."

Where can I follow Alannah Keyser on social media?

Alannah Keyser Instagram: @alannahkeyser

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LOVE ISLAND USA -- "Week 4 " Episode 817 -- Pictured: (l-r) Alannah Keyser, Amora "Amora Cachee" Robinson, Parmida Keshani, Jaiden Bacciocco, Sherleaz "Sydney" Eugene, Tierra Davis -- (Photo by: /Peacock) What is the controversy surrounding Alannah Keyser?

Following her introduction in Season 8 Episode 17, old videos of Keyser allegedly resurfaced on social media. The videos which appear to have been made on Snapchat show Keyser allegedly using racial slurs. Additional screenshots of Keyser allegedly using the word in text comments have also been circulating on X and TikTok.

Since then, fans have called for her removal from the reality dating series.

Justene Alpert terminated her pregnancy in December after learning that her unborn baby had a “rare genetic disease."

The actress, recognized for her roles in shows such as 9-1-1, How I Met Your Mother, and Rescue: HI-Surf, took to Instagram on Monday, June 22, to speak about her experience.

“We didn't want to have to make this decision,” she wrote. “No mom or dad should ever have to be put in this place. The shame and guilt is unfair. Having to do this is something that is rarely spoken of and seems to not have the same kind of empathy as other situations. It's the worst pain and many suffer silently out of fear of being judged or simply misunderstood.”

Alpert shared that she was in her second trimester of pregnancy before she received the news. The actress and her husband, Mason Trueblood, were just starting to tell friends about family that they were expecting.

The 36-year-old spoke to a specialist who told her she’d be “high risk" if she didn’t terminate the pregnancy, adding that the baby would not make it to term.

On December 29, the actress wrote she “had to say ‘goodbye' to our son.”

Alpert ended the post with a message to him, "I loved you then, I love you now and I will love you forever," she wrote.

In the caption of the post, she wrote about why she decided to publicly share her experience.

“I’m sharing this for the woman who may be in the situation I was in not long ago,” she wrote. “The one who just had her heart shattered. The one who is frantically looking for a reason why.  For a result. For a fix. For an explanation. For a friend. I’m sharing to let her know one simple thing that I hope can offer her so much comfort…’you are not alone.’”

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