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1977 Rock Song With Zero Chart History Remains a Timeless Anthem 49 Years Later

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:30am

Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album gave way to some of the band's biggest hits in rock history, but not all tracks made it to the charts. "The Chain" became a standout track that cemented itself as legendary since its release in 1977.

Every die-hard fan knows that Fleetwood Mac's album was created during serious tension among the members, from deteriorating relationships, divorce, and even affairs. Unlike other tracks in their library, "The Chain" is tagged as the only song credited to the entire band.

While songs like "Go Your Own Way" and "Dreams" dominated the charts, "The Chain" never did. The original track was never released as a single and never entered the Billboard Hot 100, unlike its predecessors. It was not until 1997 that a live version of the song entered No.30 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. 

Believe it or not, the fan-favorite classic was actually created using rejected material from Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and John McVie. It was originally a Christine McVie song, titled "Keep Me There." Reports claim that they manually splice tapes using a razor blade during the track's creation.

Throughout the creation of "Rumours," the track was set aside and almost didn't make it into the album. The band revisited the song and decided to work in already established parts, such as lyrics Nicks had written for an entirely different song about the breakup of her relationship with Buckingham.

"Originally we had no words to it. And it really only became a song when Stevie wrote some. She walked in one day and said, 'I've written some words that might be good for that thing you were doing in the studio the other day.' So it was put together," said Mick Fleetwood, according to SongFacts.

Buckingham would then recycle an intro from an earlier song, a duet with Nicks titled "Lola (My Love)." Fleetwood detailed how Buckingham was the one who arranged and put the pieces together onto tape before it was recorded. While Nicks has previously taken credit for writing a majority of the song, Buckingham and Fleetwood called it a band effort.

"But it ultimately becomes a band thing anyway, because we all have so much of our own individual style, our own stamp that makes the sound of Fleetwood Mac. So it's not like you feel disconnected from the fact that maybe you haven't written one of the songs. Because what you do, and what you feel when we're all making music together, is what Fleetwood Mac ends up being, and that's the stuff you hear on the albums. Whether one likes it or not, this is, after all, a combined effort from different people playing music together," he said.

NFL Announces Bad Bunny Update 4 Months After Super Bowl

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:26am

The NFL has shared a major new update involving global music superstar Bad Bunny four months after his historic Super Bowl LX halftime performance.

On Instagram, the league announced the release of exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the Apple Music Halftime Show, giving fans a closer look at how the production came together.

The newly released footage takes viewers behind the curtain of one of the most talked-about halftime shows in recent memory. The video focuses on the creation of “La Casita,” the centerpiece of Bad Bunny’s performance, and offers fans access to moments that were not seen during the live broadcast.

The update arrives four months after Bad Bunny headlined Super Bowl LX, a performance that generated worldwide headlines and became one of the biggest entertainment events of 2026.

Bad Bunny performs on stage during his "DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS" Tour at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

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In March, the NFL announced that Bad Bunny had officially made halftime show history.

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According to figures shared by the league and Roc Nation, the performance generated more than 4.1 billion views globally, making it the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show performance in NFL history.

While the game itself averaged 124.9 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital and NFL+, Bad Bunny’s halftime show drew even larger numbers during its broadcast window.

The achievement marked another milestone for the Puerto Rican entertainer, whose halftime appearance sparked widespread conversation throughout the sports and entertainment worlds.

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was selected as the Super Bowl LX headliner through the NFL’s partnership with Roc Nation, the entertainment company led by Jay-Z. The collaboration has helped the league attract some of the music industry's biggest names over the past several years.

The decision to feature Bad Bunny reflected his enormous global reach and influence. By the time he took the Super Bowl stage, he had already earned multiple Grammy Awards, broken streaming records, and become one of the most successful Latin artists in history.

Bad Bunny’s Touring Milestone

The NFL’s latest update also comes during another landmark period in Bad Bunny’s career.

According to Billboard Boxscore, Bad Bunny has officially become the first Latin artist ever to surpass $1 billion in career touring revenue.

His ongoing DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour has generated $360 million alone. Billboard reported that the trek became the highest-grossing and best-selling tour in Boxscore history that did not include any shows in the United States.

The singer’s touring success has been built across several blockbuster outings, including the 2022 World’s Hottest Tour, which grossed $314.1 million, as well as the "Most Wanted Tour," "El Último Tour del Mundo Tour," and earlier concert runs.

The achievement places Bad Bunny among a select group of performers who have crossed the $1 billion touring mark.

Four months after making Super Bowl history, Bad Bunny’s performance continues to generate attention, and the league’s latest release highlights the work that went into creating one of the biggest entertainment moments of the year.

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Hugh Jackman Calls New 'Death of Robin Hood' Movie the 'Hardest Thing I've Ever Done'

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:24am

Unlike most traditional portrayals of the mythic English character, A24's new The Death of Robin Hood offers a far darker and more realistic exploration of the titular outlaw bandit.

Emphasizing the gritty violence and traumatic past of Hugh Jackman's eponymous Robin, The Death of Robin Hood stands in stark contrast to the typically romantic hero played by everyone from Errol Flynn and Sean Connery to Kevin Costner and Russell Crowe.

As an extension of that, the 57-year-old Jackman recently revealed to People magazine just how intense the project proved to be while filming, most especially when it came to some of the more harrowing fight sequences the movie incorporated.

In particular, Jackman cited a memorably raw fight sequence against costar Elijah Ungvary, which saw the movie's characters deliver devastating wounds against one another before an exhausted Robin lies atop his adversary's body.

"If you'd seen another film, we could have looked like lovers," Jackman observed. "And [director Michael Sarnoski] said, 'I love it.' There is a weird intimacy to hand-to-hand combat and the brutality of it."

As impressive as the final product turned out to be, Jackman also claimed this particular sequence proved a significant challenge for him. "That was the hardest thing I've ever done," the Wolverine actor said.

"I am still getting mud out of places, a year later," Jackman went on to jest.

So far, Jackman's performance as the famous prince of thieves has won renown from viewers and critcs alike, with many calling the film a thought-provoking meditation on the tall tales surrounding Robin Hood.

As Jackman previously told Entertainment Weekly, "What I love so much about Mike's vision of Robin Hood is that the script delivered power, and it examines how power can be used for good or bad," he said. "Robin Hood is a real man in our story. With all the scars, the pain, the regret and, yes, the love."

‘Back to the Future’ Star Lea Thompson, 65, Hits the Red Carpet With Her Stunning Daughter, Zoey Deutch

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:21am

Back to the Future star Lea Thompson is back on the red carpet. But this time, she's with her stunning daughter, Zoey Deutch.

Thompson, 65, rose to stardom back in the '80s in hit films like Future and Some Kind of Wonderful. She later moved to TV with her hit series, Caroline in the City. But it's safe to say her favorite role is devoted mom, because Thompson just hit the red carpet with her rising star daughter, Deutch.

Deutch, 31, started her career as a teen on the Disney Channel, but scored serious creds with roles in indie flicks like Everybody Wants Some!! and Flower. Last year, she reunited with Texan director Richard Linklater in 2025’s Nouvelle Vague, in which she played screen legend Jean Seberg.

In a new red carpet appearance, Deutch stunned in a high-neck black dress alongside her beautiful mother at Sony Pictures Classics' Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass premiere held at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles, California. Like mother, like daughter!

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Deutch Inherited Her Mom’s Acting Skills

It’s no wonder that Deutch is so talented, considering her mother’s iconic roles. She’s even appeared in her mom’s 2017 directorial debut, The Year of Spectacular Men. But Thompson is best known for her roles as Lorraine Baines-McFly in the beloved Back to the Future trilogy. The iconic first film, released in 1985, introduced us to wild teenager Lorraine, whom sweet Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) meets when he travels back in time to 1955 in a DeLorean. Who could forget the iconic scene when his mom tries to kiss him as they sit outside the school dance in his car? Now that’s an awkward run-in!

Deutch Stars in a New Netflix Romance

Deutch currently appears in Voicemails for Isabelle, which just hit Netflix on June 19. The film follows a romance between Deutch’s character, Hill, and Wes, played by Nick Robinson.

“After her sister Isabelle (Ciara Bravo) dies, Jill copes by continuing to leave her voicemails. They’re about everything from her boss Chef Bastien’s (Nick Offerman) insufferable antics to how heartbroken she is without her best friend. Wes, an Austin real estate agent, gets a new work phone and is assigned Isabelle’s old number. Unbeknownst to Jill, Wes gets to listen in on her hilariously confessional messages about her life as an aspiring pastry chef in San Francisco. One voicemail at a time, Wes starts to fall in love with Jill, as they sit on different benches across the country from each other,” the official synopsis reads.

Check out the trailer below!

What’s Next for Zoey Deutch?

Deutch will likely score a goal with her next project. Back in January, Deadline announced that the rising star will play Marla Messing, the U.S. Women’s soccer executive who oversaw the 1999 World Cup tournament that set attendance and TV viewership records. Titled The 99’ers, the U.S. Women’s Soccer drama will be directed for Netflix by Nicole Kassell.

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After the Divorce, Keith Urban Had 4 Words for Nicole Kidman's Birthday

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:12am

Nicole Kidman turned 59 on June 20. Across social media, the birthday wishes came in the usual wave of kind words. Then Keith Urban's appeared, and the conversation shifted.

The two were married for nearly 20 years before Kidman filed for divorce in September 2025. The divorce was finalized in January 2026. They share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith, 15, and by most accounts have maintained their distance publicly since the split, keeping details of their post-divorce relationship tightly private. Urban had largely stayed off social media regarding Kidman entirely.

Then, on the morning of her birthday, he posted to his Instagram Stories. Four words: 'Happy birthday Nicole Mary.' No elaboration and it was gone within 24 hours, the way Stories work. But not before people noticed.

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The reaction was immediate and substantial. Fans and commentators read the post as a sign of civility between two people who could easily have chosen silence, and for many observers who watched one of Hollywood's longer and more genuinely affectionate marriages end, it seemed surprisingly intimate. Urban used Kidman's full given name, Nicole Mary, rather than just 'Nicole,' which is the kind of detail that seems very personal rather than formal, particularly from someone who had been quiet for months.

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The post arrives at a complicated moment in the post-divorce narrative. Multiple reports have described Urban as hoping to reach some form of reconciliation with Kidman, particularly as he works to repair his relationship with their daughters. Meanwhile, sources have described Kidman as focusing on her own forward momentum. Speaking to Variety in March, she said she was 'always going to be moving toward what's good.' Earlier this month, a source told Deuxmoi that Kidman has been dating a high-profile entertainment executive whose identity has not yet been confirmed.

For co-parents navigating a very public end to a very public marriage, four words may be the right number. Whether it means anything more than a birthday wish is something neither party has said, and maybe neither will. But the fact that it happened publicly, on a platform where it couldn't be easily overlooked, was enough to spark the kind of conversation that a long, beloved marriage earns even after it ends.

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Whitney Houston's Estate Pushes Back on Oprah Winfrey's Drug Use Allegations

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:03am

Whitney Houston's estate, which is run by the singer's sister-in-law Pat Houston, is speaking out and denying the claims made by Oprah Winfrey.

At the Cannes LionHeart Award ceremony in France, Oprah Winfrey explained how she helped contain a story involving Whitney Houston, claiming that during Houston's final appearance on her talk show, the singer had recently relapsed and, because of the drug use, she nearly fell off the stage.

 “I had such trust from ‘The Oprah Show’ audience … I think it was [Houston’s] last show with us, and she had gone back on drugs,” Winfrey said. “The first interview I did with her when we’d gone behind stage and I asked her about her intention, she was clean, but the day she came to my show then to perform in front of the audience, she was not, and she fell off of the stage.”

Winfrey added that Houston begged her not to tell, as "it would ruin her life."

Oprah Winfrey reveals Whitney Houston once fell off the stage while performing on her show, but she asked the audience not to tell the media about it.

"I begged them not to put those pictures out, because it would ruin her life. And they did not." pic.twitter.com/ATri84hsLn

— Variety (@Variety) June 23, 2026

However, Houston's family has responded to these allegations by Winfrey, with Pat Houston sharing a statement with TMZ.

"Whitney absolutely fell off the stage, but it was during a sound check, and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage. She was absolutely not high," she told the outlet.

"Like many people, she faced personal battles, but it is inaccurate and unfair to attach that struggle to every performance or every chapter of her life. What the studio audience witnessed on stage was the result of discipline, talent, and commitment --- not the assumptions others project," Pat added. "Whitney’s humanity included triumphs and struggles, but on that day, she showed up as the professional and gifted artist she always worked to be. We owe her the dignity of telling the truth, not repeating myths."

Houston died on February 11, 2012, at the age of 48 due to an accidental drowning.

Carlos Mencia’s $8.7M Tax Case Has Fans Saying the Irony Is Writing Itself

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:55am

Comedian Carlos Mencia is facing a new legal battle after pleading not guilty to 12 felony charges accusing him of failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings — and fans online are already turning the headline into their own punchlines.

Mencia, 58, appeared behind glass during his arraignment in a Los Angeles County courtroom on Monday, where a judge reduced his bail from $250,000 to $50,000, the Associated Press reports. He had spent several days in custody following his arrest before posting bail, according to court records.

The charges include six felony counts of allegedly failing to file personal income tax returns with the intent to evade taxes from 2019 through 2024, along with six related corporate tax counts. Prosecutors allege Mencia earned approximately $8.7 million during that period and owes more than $300,000 in state taxes.

As news of the case spread, fans flooded social media with reactions — many pointing to what they viewed as a strange full-circle moment involving the comedian’s own career and the public scrutiny surrounding him.

"Everyone making the exact same joke about Carlos Mencia is the exact level of irony I love to see in comedy," someone remarked on Threads, with another adding, "But what if we touched on the joke theft thing? Had anyone approached it from that angle yet?"

Another commenter wrote, "Carlos Mencia got away with stealing jokes for so long he thought he could get away with stealing from the government."

Nearly 20 years ago, Mencia became the center of a comedy-world controversy after podcaster Joe Rogan accused him of stealing jokes — a moment that led to their infamous onstage confrontation at The Comedy Store.

Mencia denied the allegation, telling LatiNation in 2019: “At this point, when you took the road I took, you have to commit to it,” he said. “A really good friend of mine said I should call Joe and make up because he has got a really good podcast. And I said, ‘What am I supposed to say to someone who accused me of stealing jokes, but not his, and he’s the one who’s tried to ruin my career?’ I never tried to ruin his career. I don’t know how to address that.” 

Rogan later reflected on that incident during a conversation with the late comedian Bob Saget, sharing that he had moved beyond his anger toward Mencia. But he admitted, “I was angry,” he said via The Hollywood Reporter.  “I put all that time into that place, and that Mencia thing — I thought we were doing the right thing. I thought that was a real problem.”

Mencia faces 11 years in prison if convicted of all 12 counts.

1977 Country Album Made History With a Record No Woman Had Achieved Before

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:55am

In the summer of 1977, a country singer known for her floor-length hair quietly made music history.

When Crystal Gayle released We Must Believe in Magic on June 24, 1977, the album wasn't expected to become a landmark achievement. But over the next few years, it would accomplish something no female country artist had ever done before: earn platinum certification for selling more than one million copies.

The record became Gayle's, 75, biggest commercial success, reaching No. 2 on Billboard's Country Albums chart and crossing over to the mainstream by climbing to No. 12 on the Billboard 200.

Much of that success came from one song.

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The album featured "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," a smooth, pop-leaning ballad written by Richard Leigh that became Gayle's signature hit. The song topped the country charts, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Grammy recognition, helping introduce Gayle to audiences far beyond country radio.

While country music had produced plenty of female stars before 1977, few had broken through on the same commercial level as major pop acts.

We Must Believe in Magic changed that.

The album blended traditional country storytelling with polished production and crossover appeal, arriving at a time when artists like Gayle were helping expand the genre's reach. Songs such as "Ready for the Times to Get Better" and "River Road" further showcased her warm, understated vocal style.

Of course, Gayle was already part of country music royalty. Born Brenda Gail Webb in Kentucky, she was the younger sister of country legend Loretta Lynn. Early in her career, comparisons to Lynn were unavoidable, but Gayle eventually forged her own identity by embracing a smoother, more contemporary sound.

That decision paid off.

By becoming the first female country artist to earn a platinum album, Gayle opened doors for future generations of women in country music, proving they could compete on the same commercial stage as anyone else.

Nearly five decades later, We Must Believe in Magic remains one of country music's most important crossover albums.

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Lionel Messi Turns 39 Amid Historic World Cup

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:50am

Lionel Messi turned 39 while standing atop World Cup history, becoming the all-time leading scorer in the tournament after a record-breaking performance for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas, raising his World Cup total to 18 goals and moving past Germany legend Miroslav Klose. The win also secured Argentina's place in the knockout stage.

Argentina's victory extended the team's winning streak in the World Cup to eight matches since its opening loss to Saudi Arabia in 2022. Messi has scored all five of Argentina's goals in the current tournament.

Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever.

He currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and captains the Argentina national team.

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 match.

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Over a professional career that began with Barcelona in 2004, Messi has collected eight Ballon d'Or awards, six European Golden Shoes and a record 46 team trophies. He helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup and later added the 2024 Copa América title.

Despite the personal milestone, Messi kept the focus on Argentina's progress in the tournament.

"Beyond anything I'm so happy for the win," Messi said, according to ESPN. "It was huge, tough and difficult. It would allow us to be relaxed to what's ahead. All matches in this World Cup are very even, very intense. I'm enjoying this moment and craving to enjoy with my teammates."

Off the field, Messi remains focused on family life with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.

Roccuzzo and the children recently attended Argentina's World Cup match wearing the national team's No. 10 jersey as Messi continued his pursuit of more records.

Messi has often spoken about how fatherhood changed his outlook.

“You grow and you learn. You gather experience in all aspects of life, on and off the field,” Messi said. “But, as a human being, having three children changed my perspective on life, my way of thinking and it also helped me grow.”

At 39, Messi continues to lead his country while chasing another World Cup title. His latest record confirms that two decades after scoring his first World Cup goal in 2006, he is still rewriting football history.

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Viewers 'Disgusted and Sickened' by Jimmy Fallon Over Controversial 'Tonight Show' Guest Conor McGregor: 'You Should Be Ashamed'

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:42am

Jimmy Fallon is undergoing some major scrutiny after inviting controversial MMA fighter Conor McGregor on a recent episode of The Tonight Show.

Formerly known as the UFC's biggest star in the mid to late 2010s, the 37-year-old McGregor has been embroiled in several serious controversies over the past few years.

Perhaps most seriously, the former UFC champion was found liable for the 2018 sexual assault of Nikita Hand, one of several prominent scandals involving the polarizing MMA veteran (via EPSN).

Despite these serious allegations and various legal battles over his behavior, McGregor was invited to appear on The Tonight Show to promote his upcoming return to the ring. At UFC 329 on July 11, the 37-year-old will compete in his first MMA match since 2021, brawling against fellow UFC veteran Max Holloway.

Though McGregor discussed a variety of topics on The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon, much of viewers' scrutiny surrounded what went unsaid, with many calling out NBC, Fallon and the backstage crew of The Tonight Show for inviting McGregor onto the show in the first place.

"As an Irish person who has been watching Fallon for many years now and always loved him, I won't be watching him anymore," one irate fan wrote on YouTube. "I'm absolutely disgusted and sickened to the pit of my stomach that you would have this despicable monster on your show. I can't fathom how anyone thought having this vile, total embarrassment, to Ireland on the show was a good idea."

"So accusations ruin lives, but convictions get you a gig on a late night show?" said another fan. "This is gross."

"So this is the message we’re sending to young boys? That you can abuse women and still be welcomed as a guest on a major talk show? Great example, Jimmy," echoed a third.

Other prominent critics of Fallon's decision was '90s super star Christina Ricci, who reshared a post on her Instagram denouncing McGregor's interview on The Tonight Show.

"“Why the absolute f**k is this piece of human garbage being given a platform on Jimmy Fallon’s show?" the reshared post read. "Shame on you, Jimmy.” 

A rep for Fallon did not immediately respond to Parade's request for comment.

Taylor Swift Shocks Fans With Surprise Duet Alongside Chart-Topping Country Superstar

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:41am

Taylor Swift's appearance at Travis Kelce's latest event was already enough to excite fans. Then she took things a step further.

Amid the wedding buzz, the pop star, 36, joined her fiancé at Tight End University for the second year in a row, supporting Kelce, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen at the opening night of their annual three-day training camp in Nashville on Tuesday, June 23.

The evening also featured the Tight Ends & Friends Concert, presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, with surprise sets from Dan + Shay, Lainey Wilson, and Chase Rice rounding out the bill. However, the show-stopping moment of the night came when Swift performed "Love Story" and invited Wilson to join her for a special duet.

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With a smile, the singer told the crowd that a "very special tight end," Kittle, had specifically requested the song, making the moment even more meaningful.

The star-studded gathering brought together NFL tight ends, family members, and friends, but it also featured a milestone moment for Swift, who performed "Love Story" publicly for the first time since Kelce proposed last summer.

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The memorable night extended well beyond Swift's surprise performance. Speaking to PEOPLE on June 23, Kittle seemingly nodded to the couple's impending wedding while praising the singer. "She's just such an awesome person to give us her time this close to their wedding. So, we're just so thankful that they're here," he said.

Kittle also confirmed that he and his wife, Claire Kittle, scored an invite to the wedding, and he wasn't shy about trying to get details out of the groom-to-be.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

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He revealed he asked Kelce point-blank about the rumors that the couple plans to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. "I asked Travis last night," he told ET, adding that he and his wife still don't know the location. "And he laughed at me."

Gray-Haired Beauty Patricia Heaton, 68, Dances in a Bathing Suit After Clapping Back at the Haters

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:38am

Patricia Heaton is embracing summer in a bathing suit, and she's not taking anything from the haters!

Heaton starred in Everybody Loves Raymond, which ran for nine seasons from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005. The series, which won endless awards during its run, followed Ray Romano as sportswriter and family man, Ray Barone, as he lives on Long Island with his wife, Debra, played by Heaton. Ray’s meddling parents, Marie and Frank, played by Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, live across the street with their older son, Robert, played by Brad Garrett.

These days, Heaton has made serious waves for her social media prowess. In a new Instagram Reel, the star steps into summer in a black bathing suit with her lush gray hair in soft waves.

"Here comes the sun," Heaton captioned the reel, which showed her ditching a hat, puffy coat, flannel pants, and boots for a black bathing suit and chunky espadrille sandals.

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Heaton Fought Back at Hair Haters

In her post-Raymond life, Heaton keeps getting better and better. The actress has ditched her brown hair to let her natural gray hair shine through, showing off a look that’s absolutely stunning and is being embraced by actresses across Hollywood. From Hilarie Burton to Lorraine Bracco, the gray-haired queens are taking over, and we love to see it. However, that doesn't mean Heaton hasn't fielded any comments from the peanut gallery.

In a recent Instagram Reel, Heaton fought back against the haters who had plenty of criticism about her decision to embrace her gray hair.

"Some of you seem very concerned about the silver in my hair," Heaton said. "But let me just say: there's some things that come along in life that I've just decided to embrace, and that doesn't include boxed hair dye."

Heaton continued, "The people in my life love me no matter what color my hair is, and maybe we could all use a little more of just accepting what is and being grateful."

Check out the reel below:

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The TV star celebrated her 68th birthday back in March with a stunning photo featuring a caption that read, “might start acting my age this year. nah.” We love to see it!

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‘Brady Bunch’ Star Reveals Why Her Sticker-Covered Childhood Door Became a Museum Piece 50 Years Later

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:36am

Eve Plumb spent most of her childhood as a booked and busy working actress, but she still found time to be a kid.

In a recent interview, the actress, best known as Jan Brady from The Brady Bunch, revealed that one of her favorite hobbies in the 1970s was collecting novelty stickers. And she even has a door to prove it.

Several years ago, Plumb, now 68, donated her sticker-adorned bedroom door to Tommy Gelinas of the non-profit Valley Relics Museum in Van Nuys, California. The museum features a plethora of pop culture memorabilia from the San Fernando Valley, and Plumb’s retro door fits right in with the theme.

In a recent interview with Spectrum 1 News host Alison Martino, Plumb explained why she decided to donate her door to the museum.

“My wonderful husband, when we were selling my parents' house, decided to save that door,” Plumb shared. “My parents let me put stickers on my door, they, you know, they just wanted me to be a kid. And then I found out about the Valley Relics Museum, and I thought this is perfect because I would wear surfer t-shirts and, you know, long blonde hair, and was pretty much one of the original Valley girls.”

Plumb shared a look at  the stickers on the door, including a scratch-and-sniff sticker from the ‘70s pop-rock band The Raspberries, Wacky Packages and Mad Magazine stickers, and a groovy message to “Hang Loose.”

As for what led to her adorned door, Plumb wrote in her memoir Happiness Included, “My parents allowed me to plaster my door with bumper stickers because my mother didn’t want them on the car.”

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This wasn’t the first time Plumb talked about her childhood door. When she first donated the door years ago, she went to the museum with Martino to tape a segment for Vintage Los Angeles.

She explained, “This is the door from my childhood home in Van Nuys. My parents built houses in Toluca Lake and in Van Nuys, and I grew up in the Van Nuys house. And when we sold the house, we decided to hang on to this. My parents were very indulgent in letting me put stickers on my door when I was a teenager, while I was doing The Brady Bunch, my mother would save things.”

Plumb pointed to a name plate, most likely from a Brady Bunch wrap party, as well as a, eclectic mix of stickers she collected in the 1970s.

“Some of these are really old stickers that I would collect when the Brady kids were on tour, and I would do it as a memento,” Plumb shared. “I was a big comic book fan and Mad Magazine, Cracked magazine, so it was a hobby. I guess some girls have charm for bracelets, I had stickers.”

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'DWTS' Pros Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson Announce Major Family Milestone: 'Been Hard to Keep This Secret'

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:27am

Dancing With the Stars husband-and-wife duo Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnsonare making moves off the dance floor.

On Tuesday, Johnson took to Instagram sharing that the couple, who have been married for seven years, just bought a house.

"Been hard to keep this secret but soooo excited for this next chapter," Johnson captioned a sweet video of the couple and their son Rome in their new backyard. "Can’t believe we move in less than a week!!!"

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And it immediately became clear that their DWTS peers were going to be their first house guests.

"Congratulations you guys!!!! Can’t wait to come over," fellow pro Emma Slater commented while former contestant and now major DWTS presence Danielle Fishel echoed, "Congratulations!! V v exciting. We can't wait to come over and swim!"

Maks Chmerkovskiy, brother to Val and former DWTS pro also commented, "Love you guys! Congratulations!"

Other dancers including Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, Hayley Erbert, and Pasha Pashkov also wished the couple well on their new chapter.

However, some fans took it a few steps further and were quick to start planning the couple's future.

"Congrats! You know what they say….New House New Baby….lol" while another similarly said, "Congratulations Parentals, I feel Bebe #2 in the near future."

Related: 'DWTS' Pro Jenna Johnson Talks Dream Celebrity Dance Partners and Her Viral Abs

Already parents to 3-year-old Rome, the couple regularly documents their time with him, which recently included taking him along for the DWTS live tour earlier this year.

“These past couple of months have been some of my favorite watching my little boy grow and learn from his surroundings,” Johnson captioned an Instagram gallery of photos in March. “There was concern that taking him on the road with us would hinder him and his routine/development but I can attest the exact opposite!!!...Yes it can be exhausting, yes his schedule looks different from when we are home, but what a once in a lifetime opportunity for him!”

As for what's next for what's next for the parents, and Rome, too, perhaps it's some interior decorating ahead of the dancers gearing up for Season 35 of the ballroom dance competition show.

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Rock Icon Behind One of Music's Biggest Bands Turns 79 Today

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:25am

In 1947, one of rock's most iconic drummers who would lead Fleetwood Mac was born.

Michael "Mick" John Kells Fleetwood was born in Redruth, Cornwall, but spent the majority of his childhood in Egypt and Norway. He became a self-taught drummer from an early age after his parents saw his potential as a musician. At only 15-years old, he decided to pursue his passion for music and ventured to London, where he would co-found Fleetwood Mac alongside Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, and Bob Brunning.

At the start of the rock band's career, they released multiple albums, but it wasn't until Fleetwood and the others moved to America that they cemented themselves in the music scene. Soon after the inclusion of Lindsey Buckingham andStevie Nicks in 1974, after some of the original members left, the band reached a breakthrough.

Their tenth studio album, Fleetwood Mac, became a No. 1 album on the charts, with the co-founder serving as the band's steady rhythmic backbone. The band soon shifted gears to a more polished rock direction that set the stage for their landmark follow-up, Rumors, in 1977.

The album became a rock genre staple, releasing ballads and hit tracks that dominated the charts and became lasting anthems." "Dreams" became notoriously known for having been written during troubling times for the band, with multiple breakups and Fleetwood going through a divorce. The track became a No.1 show-stopper at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Fleetwood Mac would soon release other staple hits like "Go Your Own Way" and "The Chain" that cemented them as global superstars.

“Fleetwood Mac has been pretty truthful. Open about what we do. We’ve always done it from the inside out. Versus being pressured from the outside and changing the inside. And that’s our story," said Fleetwood, according to American Songwriter.

Behind the personal chaos among the band and creative tensions, Fleetwood remained a constant force that held them together. As their co-founder and leader, he was known for anchoring the sound through some of the most turbulent recording sessions and feuds. Over the decades, he became the only member to appear in every lineup of the band.

“Mick is the one who keeps us all together. Without him, there is no Fleetwood Mac," said Nicks.

Buckingham once said, "If Mick is playing well, the whole band is playing well. He sets the tone for everything.”

Amid the band's success, Fleetwood ventured into his own personal projects as a solo artist and would even play drums for many of his bandmates' own records. He even co-authored Fleetwood—My Life and Adventures with Fleetwood Mac about his interactions with other music icons, his affair with Nicks, his cocaine addiction, and even bankruptcy.

In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the band, and has been a member since 1967. The band ended their run in 2022 following the death of Christine McVie.

Related: 1974 Rock Ballad, Inspired by an Unconventional Love Story, Became a Soft Rock Anthem

‘Miami Vice’ Icon Don Johnson, 76, Is a Silver Fox on the Red Carpet 37 Years After the Show Ended

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:19am

Don Johnson is back on the red carpet, more than 37 years after his iconic role on Miami Vice ended.

The beloved actor, 76, is best known for his roles as Detective Sonny Crockett on the hit '80s NBC series Miami Vice. However, he also made waves in the '90s in the title role of the San Francisco cop series Nash Bridges. More recently, he appeared in the hit film Knives Out and the TV series Doctor Odyssey. The TV legend made a rare red carpet appearance this week at the Los Angeles premiere of the HBO Original series Life, Larry and The Pursuit of Unhappiness at the Hollywood Legion Theater. Look dapper and stylish with gray hair, the star supported his friend Larry David at the series premiere. He's looking good as a silver fox!

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Don Johnson Has 5 Children

While The Materialists star Dakota Johnson may be the most famous of his kids, Johnson has four others he's incredibly proud of. In 2024, Johnson shared a video of his sons all playing guitar together. He captioned the photo, "All of my Son's have guitar's in their hands…Thanksgiving's ho down!"

Check out the fun video of the harmonious crew singing "Blue Sky" by the Allman Brothers Band below.

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While 5 may be a handful, the actor has made it clear that he loves being surrounded by the activity.

"I love kids, so it's more good times, more joy and more fun. It's no less exciting this time than it was the first time," Johnson told OK! Magazine following the birth of his youngest son in 2006, PEOPLE reported.

Celebrating His Birthday

Last year, Johnson's wife, Kelley Johnson, took to Instagram to celebrate the star's 76th birthday. Smiling with a balloon in his hand that read "Holy Cow! Another birthday!" Johnson looked at the camera joyfully. But the best part was that his wife set the video to Johnson's 1986 hit, "Heartbeat." That's right: Johnson released an album!

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HBO Max Adds Another Chapter to the 'Adventure Time' Saga With New Spin-Off

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:18am

A new Adventure Time spinoff is coming soon!

At the Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe showcase at the Annecy Animation Festival on Wednesday, June 24, the news was announced.

"Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline” will follow "Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces and new dangers," according to a logline shared with Variety. The network plans to produce a 10-episode first season.

This news comes after the success of the other spinoffs, including Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake and Adventure Time: Distant Lands. Adam Muto will continue to serve as the showrunner and executive producer.

“Continuing in the spirit of ‘Fionna & Cake,’ I’m excited that the next ‘Adventure Time’ series will feature two more of my favorite characters: Bubblegum & Marceline,” Muto shared in a statement. “It’s been a fantastic opportunity to revisit old friends and build onto the world of ‘Adventure Time.’”

“We can’t wait to see where Adam’s boundless imagination takes us in this new series. It’s such a joy to go on another ‘Adventure Time’ journey with our friends and partners at Cartoon Network Studios,” Amy Gravitt, executive vice president at HBO & HBO Max Comedy Programming, added.

Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, also expressed his excitement for the new project.

“’Adventure Time’ remains one of the most inventive and beloved worlds in animation," he shared. "Alongside our partners at HBO Max, we’re thrilled to continue expanding that universe with Adam and his incredibly talented team.”

According to Variety, the show was greenlit two months ago and is currently being written.

This news comes as Adventure Time: Side Quests is set to premiere on June 29, starring Sasha Knight and returning voice actors John DiMaggio, Olivia Olson, Hynden Walch, Niki Yang and Tom Kenny.

Adventure Time originally ran from 2010 to 2018 on Cartoon Network.

Amazon’s 'Lightweight' and 'Breathable' $19 Cotton-Linen Pants Are a Summer Lounging Staple

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:15am

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When it comes to getting dressed in the heat, linen is one of the few fabrics that consistently delivers. It’s lightweight, breathable, and has a flowy drape that makes even the hottest days feel a little more manageable. The catch is that linen tops, bottoms, and yes, even sheets, usually come at a higher price point, which can make it feel like more of a splurge than a staple.

That’s why this Amazon Prime Day deal stands out. The Puimentiua Cotton-Linen Drawstring Pants — which shoppers call a “summer essential” — are currently priced as low as $19, marked 37% off the usual $30 price. With a relaxed, jogger fit and an airy cotton-linen blend fabric, they’re designed to stay cool, wear easily, and work across everything from travel days to everyday errands.

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Made from a breathable blend of 55% cotton and 45% linen, these pants feature a tapered silhouette that stays roomy through the hips and thighs before narrowing toward the ankle for a more tailored finish than traditional wide-leg linen styles. The waistband is thoughtfully designed with a smooth, flat front, an elasticized back panel, and an adjustable drawstring tie that lets you customize the fit without adding bulk. 

Two functional side pockets provide space for everyday essentials, while decorative back pockets add structure and visual interest. The fabric has a textured, naturally lived-in look, and the lighter hues of the seven color options include an added lining for extra coverage. These breezy pants are available in sizes X-small through XX-large.

You’re sure to reach for this pair all summer long, as they work in so many settings. Pair them with a fitted tank, striped tee, or button-down for everyday wear, then swap in a breezy blouse for dinner or vacation outings. 

The tapered shape of these pants also makes them easy to style with everything from flat sandals and sneakers to espadrilles, while the cropped ankle length helps show off your footwear. They're “great for travel” according to shoppers, with a “relaxed, easy fit that doesn’t feel restrictive at all” through hours of sitting on a plane, train, or in the car.

Shoppers loved these “easy-to-wear” pants right out of the package, saying they’re “very cool for hot summer days.”  One shopper wrote, “The fabric is lightweight and breathable [and] the elastic waistband with drawstring is nice because it lets you adjust the fit comfortably without digging in.”

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For days when shorts aren’t the answer, the $19 Puimentiua Linen Drawstring Pants step up to the plate. Shop them at Amazon now while they’re 37% off for Prime Day!

Why It’s Already Time to Start Planning Your 2028 Bucket-List Polar Expedition

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:10am

For dedicated bucket-list travelers, there's a certain category of travel that requires a level of planning far beyond a standard Caribbean cruise or a quick European getaway. Polar expeditions to the ends of the earth—where ice conditions dictate the daily itinerary and wildlife encounters are completely wild—have traditionally required booking up to a year in advance.

Now, the luxury polar leader is smashing its own scheduling records to give travelers the ultimate head start. Quark Expeditions just officially launched its Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028/2029 seasons, marking the earliest booking window the company has ever opened in its 35-year history. Offering more than 70 departures across both poles, the massive drop is specifically designed to give discerning travelers ample time to secure highly coveted cabins and plan incredibly complex, multi-week itineraries.

"What makes the polar regions so powerful is that no two experiences are ever the same," says Sam Seward, President of Quark Expeditions. "This season gives travelers even more opportunities to engage with these destinations through exploration, learning, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences, while staying true to the spirit of adventure that has defined Quark Expeditions for more than 35 years."

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Picture-Perfect Polar Photography

One of the most exciting additions to the newly unveiled season is the brand-new Guided Photography Program, designed specifically for travelers who want to return home with National Geographic-quality images rather than simple smartphone snapshots. Polar photography is notoriously challenging due to the blinding glare of glacial ice, rapidly shifting weather, and unpredictable wildlife movements. To solve this, Quark's new program limits excursions to just 16 participants per group, each led by a dedicated Lead Photo Guide who knows exactly how to shoot in extreme conditions.

The program is structured around a deliberate "learn-shoot-share" cadence throughout the voyage, featuring daily technical workshops and evening image reviews back on the ship. Best of all, guests on these dedicated photography tracks get priority Zodiac positioning when cruising past towering blue icebergs or lounging leopard seals, ensuring optimal field angles. The excursions are also intentionally slower-paced, allowing photographers to linger at a specific site to wait for the perfect light rather than feeling rushed to keep up with a standard hiking group.

Related: Princess Just Opened Bookings for Its Rare Antarctica 'Overnight' Cruises

Seamless Pre- and Post-Cruise Adventures

In another major first for the company, Quark is introducing an exclusive collection of Expedition Extensions. These curated, land-based itineraries are available before or after select voyages, allowing travelers to seamlessly maximize their time in the spectacular gateway regions that serve as the launching pads for polar travel. Instead of merely spending a night in a standard airport hotel before boarding, you can now add a fully guided luxury exploration of the dramatic granite peaks in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park, or stand before the thundering curtains of Iguazu Falls. For those heading north to the Arctic, the extensions offer everything from immersive wellness and thermal spa experiences in the remote forests of Finland to deep, privately guided journeys through Iceland's smoking volcanic landscapes.

Related: Whale Watchers Have a New Bucket-List Attraction Opening in Norway Next Summer

Untamed Passages and Indigenous Flavors

For seasoned polar alumni looking for entirely fresh territory, the Arctic 2028 season features a brand-new Canadian Arctic voyage that charts a course directly through the legendary, remote Northwest Passage. This ultra-exclusive itinerary expands traveler access to some of the least-visited waterways on earth, taking guests deep into Lancaster Sound and the tiny, historic hamlet of Arctic Bay to experience the vast, silent beauty of the True North.

The northern itineraries are also celebrating the highly anticipated return of Tundra to Table, a highly sought-after culinary and cultural storytelling experience available on select voyages aboard the technologically advanced ship, Ultramarine. Co-developed in a tight-knit partnership with the Greenlandic chef collective Igapall, the program invites guests to indulge in rare regional ingredients and ancestral dishes prepared by local Indigenous chefs, transforming dinner into an intimate exploration of Northern heritage.

Whether you're looking to helicopter out to the rarely visited Emperor Penguin colony at Snow Hill Island, participate in live whale-identification citizen science alongside marine biologists from UC San Diego, or sample local culinary traditions under the midnight sun, this record-breaking early launch ensures you won't have to compromise on your dream cabin or your perfect itinerary.

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Reba McEntire's Signature Song Was First Recorded by Another Country Star

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:07am

For many country music fans, it's hard to imagine anyone other than Reba McEntire singing "Fancy."

The dramatic story song has become so closely associated with McEntire, 71, that it's often considered her signature hit, a staple of her live shows and one of the defining recordings of her career.

But long before McEntire turned "Fancy" into a country music classic, another artist recorded it first.

The song was written and originally released by Bobbie Gentry in 1969, nearly two decades before McEntire put her own stamp on it. Gentry, 83, best known for her crossover hit "Ode to Billie Joe," wrote "Fancy" as the story of a young woman who escapes poverty after her mother encourages her to seek a better life.

While the song earned attention upon its release, it never became one of Gentry's biggest commercial hits. It reached the country charts and developed a loyal following, but it wasn't until years later that the song would find its largest audience.

That happened in 1990 when McEntire recorded her version for the album Rumor Has It.

Unlike Gentry's more restrained recording, McEntire leaned fully into the song's theatrical storytelling. Accompanied by a dramatic music video and one of the most memorable vocal performances of her career, "Fancy" quickly became a fan favorite.

Interestingly, the song wasn't even the highest-charting single from the album. It peaked at No. 8 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart. Yet over time, its popularity only grew.

Today, "Fancy" is widely regarded as one of McEntire's signature songs, often closing her concerts and serving as one of the most requested tracks in her catalog.

McEntire herself has frequently acknowledged Gentry's role in the song's history, never claiming ownership of a story that began with another artist's pen.

Still, her version introduced "Fancy" to an entirely new generation of listeners and helped transform it from a respected album track into a country music institution.

Related: 69 Years Ago, Patsy Cline Performed the Song That Made Her a Star

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