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Summer footwear trends tend to revolve around sandals, slides, and knit styles that are easy to wear and feel breezy in the warm weather. But not every plan works for exposed toes. Long travel days, airport sprints, chilly indoor air conditioning, and walking-heavy itineraries often call for something a little more covered without giving up effortless slip-on ease.

That’s where the Clarks Breezesky Mist Slip-Ons at Amazon come in. Clarks is known for comfort-first footwear that can handle all-day wear, and this pair brings that same reputation into a lightweight, casual silhouette made for summer movement. Right now, they’re marked down as much as 60% during Amazon's Prime Day sale. That drops the price from $70 to just $30 for budget-friendly footwear that works for travel, errands, and everything in between.

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These slip-on flats are made for summer and beyond, with a clean, minimalist design that looks as sporty as it does polished. The upper is crafted from a soft, canvas-like textile with subtle tonal striping across the vamp, adding light, coastal-inspired texture. Elastic gore panels on the sides allow the shoe to flex naturally with your step, making them simple to slip on and off. 

Inside, a smooth jersey lining keeps things soft and breathable against the foot, while the lightweight construction helps maintain that barely-there feel. A gently rounded toe, supportive 40-millimeter-high heel, and cushioned midsole add a touch of lift and comfort, while the flexible, textured outsole delivers steady traction on numerous terrains.

Available in four versatile colors, these slip-ons are easy to style with just about everything in your summer rotation, from cropped denim and relaxed tanks to airy linen pants, casual sundresses, and laid-back athleisure sets. The slip-on design makes them especially practical for summer travel, whether you are moving through airports or just trying to pack light. 

They come in sizes 5 through 12, including both half sizes and wide and narrow width options for a more tailored fit. Pricing varies slightly depending on size and color.

Dubbed by shoppers as “cute,” “cushioned,” and “chic for any occasion, these slip-ons earned plenty of praise from reviewers. One customer reported that wearing them felt “like walking on a cloud.” 

“The foot bed is soft and has arch support which makes them very comfortable,” another shopper wrote, sharing that they “can wear them for hours” without their feet getting tired. 

Related: Adidas’ 'Spacious' Crossbody Bag Is Perfect for Summer Travel, and It's Just $26 at Amazon

If your summer lineup needs something easy, breathable, and more covered than a sandal, the $30 Clarks Breezesky Mist Slip-Ons are an easy add. Grab them at Amazon while they’re still 60% off during the Prime Day event!

In 1977, Suzi Quatro made her acting debut on Happy Days.

The singer played the recurring character Leather Tuscadero in seven episodes of the beloved ABCsitcom between 1977 and 1979. But when she started out, she was very much outside of her comfort zone.

In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, Quatro, now 76, recalled that her agent convinced her to audition for the show, which she wasn’t familiar with at the time. “I flew over for the audition – I’d never acted before,” she shared.

After the “Devil Gate Drive” singer won the role of the rockin’ younger sister of  Fonzie’s (Henry Winkler) girlfriend Pinky Tuscadero (Roz Kelly), she was still nervous due to her lack of acting experience—especially when it came time to tape in front of a studio audience.

“My first time on the show, I was standing backstage, ready to come into Arnold’s diner,” Quatro shared. “I’d done the rehearsals, but this was in front of a live audience. Henry Winkler, as Fonzie, came up to me and said: ‘How you doing? Okay?’ I said: ‘Henry, I gotta tell you, I’m a little bit nervous.’ He said: “I’ve watched your rehearsal. You’re gonna kill it. Go - you’re on.”

The leather-clad rocker sauntered onstage obliviously, thinking to herself, “I got this.”

“I got to my mark and went to speak, but the director said: ‘Excuse me, Miss Quatro. What are you doing here?’” she recalled. “It was like somebody threw water in my face. I said: ‘That was my entrance.’ He said: ‘No, you’ve got another page yet.’"

Embarrassed, Quatro walked off stage to find Winkler in stitches.

“I walked back, and Henry was on the floor, laughing,” she said. “He did it on purpose. He said to me: ‘Now nothing more can go wrong. Go out and enjoy yourself.’ That took my nerves away. And when I came out again, the applause was huge.”

RELATED: ‘Happy Days’ Guest Star’s 1978 Debut Changed Everything

Despite Winkler’s prank, Quatro had fond memories of her time on Happy Days. In 2022, she told Metal Talk she loved Winkler and co-star Ron Howard “dearly” and kept in touch with them.

“I asked Ron Howard about my Happy Days role, and I asked him if it ever felt like I was a new actress or that I was new to the show, and he said, ‘No, it felt like you had always been there,’” she shared.

She also noted that Howard, a former child star dating back to the 1960s, advised her to never take acting classes.

“I asked him why not, and he said, ‘Because what you do is organic and natural, and acting classes would ruin you,’” she shared. “So that’s actually a big compliment. And Henry’s just a sweetheart …  So I made good friends on Happy Days, it was a good thing to do, a good decision, and I valued my time there.”

As for Winkler’s prank, it was just his way of making Quatro feel comfortable on the Happy Days set.

During a June 2026 appearance on Ted Danson’s Where Everybody Knows Your Namepodcast, the actor revealed that after a difficult first day on the set of his first TV acting job—The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1973—he vowed that he would “never let another actor” feel alone on a set that he was on.

Related: Henry Winkler Reveals How Co-Star Struggled When ‘Happy Days’ Went Live in 1975

Rebecca Gayheart kept Eric Dane close to her heart on Father's Day as she and the Grey's Anatomy actor's two daughters marked the first holiday milestone since his death in February.

The Beverly Hills, 90210alum, 54, took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 21, to honor the late Euphoria star, who died in February at age 53, less than a year after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Sharing a photo of Dane with their two daughters, Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, Gayheart wrote, "I hurt for my girls today."

She continued, "It's a 'first' of many to come. I know Eric is looking out for them every day."

Dane and Gayheart tied the knot in 2003 and separated in 2018, but in March 2025, the Jawbreaker star withdrew her divorce petition, and she cared for Dane throughout his ALS diagnosis.

Just weeks after Dane's death, Gayheart told Varietythat she and her family were "in a state of shock" to lose him.

"I just want to thank everybody for being so kind to us during the last couple of years. It’s been challenging and meaningful, and people are kind," the actress said at the time, thanking her supporters for all of the love they had shown her since Dane's passing.

A week later, Gayheart remembered Dane with a sweet video montage on Instagram, which she captioned, "There are no words. All our love forever — your girls."

Prior to Dane's death, he secretly recorded a special for Netflix as part of their new series, Famous Last Words, which he dedicated to his two daughters.

"Billie and Georgia, these words are for you," the star began his final interview segment. "I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall, we had a blast, didn't we?"

After sharing his advice for their futures, Dane concluded, "I hope I've demonstrated that you can face anything. You can face the end of your days. You can face hell with dignity. Fight girls, and hold your heads high. Billie and Georgia, you are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you. Those are my last words."

Mia Calabrese is ready to move forward after an emotional first season on Summer House, but that does not mean everything feels fully resolved.

After the Season 10 reunion and the bonus episode, Summer House: The Aftermath, Calabrese tells Parade exclusively that she still has questions about what happened inside the friend group, especially when it comes to the fallout involving Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula and West Wilson.

"I do have some unanswered questions," Calabrese says. "And I don't expect them to ever get answered."

The Bravo newcomer also opened up about supporting Miller at the reunion, what surprised her most about filming reality TV, why she chose to share personal details about grief and motherhood on camera and the lighter energy she wants to bring into summer.

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Coming off such an intense Summer House reunion and the bonus episode, how are you feeling now that everything is out there? Do you have any unanswered questions?

Great question. I do have some unanswered questions. And I don't expect them to ever get answered. Or rather, be answered, and I'll just have to live with that.

But I'm ready to move on with my life. I've seen people's true colors, and I just have to put that behind me now.

There has been so much conversation about Amanda and West, the timeline and the way it affected the larger friend group. From your perspective, what was the hardest part of watching all of that unfold?

The friendship betrayal was by far the hardest thing. I saw the entire summer, Ciara console Amanda for weeks and weeks. And this was my first season. This has been happening for years.

Ciara was speaking life into Amanda, and I think the most difficult part of it all was the friendship betrayal. I honestly couldn't believe it at first, and I refused to believe it.

In fact, I remember telling Ciara, I will need Amanda to physically say herself that she's doing this in order for me to believe this, because that's how unbelievable it was to me.

Why Mia Calabrese spoke up at the reunion

You came into Summer House as a newer cast member, but you did not seem afraid to speak up at the reunion. Was there a moment where you knew you had to say something?

It's interesting. Obviously, we knew the reunion was coming, and I didn't know how Ciara was going to show up that day, because that was a very traumatizing and heartbreaking experience for her.

She showed up and showed out, though. I'm so proud of her. But I didn't know what it was going to be like for her, and I was showing up for my best friend. That was it.

I knew I needed to be there for her and ask certain questions because I wanted her to feel some sense of closure. I didn't know what I was going to walk into, so I knew I was going to have to speak up.

Quite frankly, Ciara handled herself so well that I didn't even really need to be there. Ciara had it under control, but most importantly, I needed to show up for my friend.

Mia Calabrese on filming reality TV for the first time

Looking back on your first season, what surprised you most about filming reality TV versus watching it as a viewer?

I thought it was going to be more structured in the sense of producers stepping in constantly and feeding you things to say, and it's really not like that.

At least my experience with Summer House was that you show up to the house, you see the producers when you first get there, they're like, "Welcome back," and the weekend is really this organic experience and experiment with friends.

That was surprising, but also really cool.

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You were also very open this season about your grief and wanting to be a mom someday. What made you ready to share such personal parts of your life on camera?

I was just being honest and true to myself of where I was in that moment when we were filming.

I didn't have any expectations of the show. I didn't know what was going to happen. I just wanted to be myself and put everything on the table as to what I was going through and where I was at in my life.

I knew, even if one person resonated with my experience with grief, if one person resonated with feeling stuck in a relationship where you don't feel like you're getting everything that you want, or you and your partner aren't in the same place, or if someone could resonate who's in their 30s, wanting to have children and that being so important to them, I knew that would be worth it.

To me, I think what's so incredible about reality TV, and just TV in general, is seeing yourself represented by someone else. Seeing yourself in someone.

At times, the world is really big. New York City is really big, but we can feel so alone at times. Especially alone in our own thoughts, alone in our grief, alone in our desires and our relationships. I think it's important to have that representation in any way on television.

The energy Mia Calabrese wants this summer

After a whirlwind few months, what kind of energy are you trying to bring into the summer? Do you have any exciting plans or trips coming up?

I'm going to Cannes Lions next week, which I'm very excited about.

Beyond that, I don't really have summer plans, nothing set in stone. I think for this summer, I just want to have fun and have different experiences and meet new people and just be flirty and light and have a blast.

Related: 'Summer House' Star Ciara Miller Is Trading Bravo Drama for Fiji as She Steps Into a New Role

Mia Calabrese's summer beauty and wellness must-haves

Calabrese spoke with Parade while promoting her Walgreens Ultimate Summer Must-Haves partnership.

Between long weekends, late nights filming and staying camera-ready, what are the beauty and wellness essentials you always keep on hand?

You need to have a liquid IV of some sort. I don't care if it's that particular brand. You need lots of water. You need sunscreen.

Mosquitoes love me. I think it's because I have sweet blood. You need bug spray.

You need a tinted moisturizer, you need concealer, because if you're having a long night, you need to freshen up under your eyes. A toothbrush, some toothpaste, mouthwash.

And I love a heating pad. I actually travel with mine.

What is one summer beauty trend you're fully behind right now, and one you're ready to retire?

A summer beauty trend is always SPF. You should be wearing SPF year-round, but SPF is important. And I love the glowy skin.

However my skin can look as glowy as possible all year round, but especially in the summer, very important.

One that I'm not into anymore is makeup wipes. I'm really not. I love micellar waters. I like the one from Garnier. I feel like there was a moment where everyone was like, just use a makeup wipe. I don't like that. I like a micellar water.

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Since you're partnering with Walgreens on your ultimate summer must-haves, what are the drugstore staples you think people really overlook, but actually need during the summer?

Aloe vera spray. If you're out in the sun too long, spray this on your skin. It's important. I like it because it's in a spray bottle. You could get the one in a gel, but this feels less messy.

A little mini deodorant. Go into Walgreens and go through their travel section. Keep a small deodorant on you. Not everybody needs to be wearing natural deodorant. If it doesn't work for you, that's okay.

I love a hypochlorous face spray. It helps cleanse, calm and soothe skin and reduces the appearance of redness. I just like it because it calms my skin.

Another thing: this L'Oréal face spray. This will keep your makeup in the same place it was when you put it on.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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Will Arnett was quick to shut down an awkward question from Jason Bateman regarding his marriage to ex-wife Amy Poehler.

The Is This Thing On? actor, 56, was quick to snap back at his Arrested Developmentco-star during a conversation on the Monday, June 22, episode of their Smartless podcast after the chat veered into a discussion of Arnett's bathroom habits with his ex-wife.

"So then, Will," Bateman, 57, asked. "Did you ever poo in front of Amy?"

"Are you looking for clicks?" a shocked Arnett responded. "Are you trying to get something that we can click around?"

The DTF St. Louis actor was undeterred, however. "Wait, but hang on. You were married to her, had two kids," he pressed. "You guys never went to the bathroom in front of each other?"

Arnett held strong with his refusal, however, responding, "I'm sorry. The question is, did I poo in front of Amy? And you're saying that I don't have manners. What are you talking about?" He added, "It's not a good question. I refuse to answer it."

Arnett tied the knot with the Parks and Recreation star, 54, in 2003, and the two would go on to welcome sons Archie and Abel in 2008 and 2010, respectively, before announcing their separation in 2012. In 2014, Poehler filed for divorce from Arnett, and their split was finalized in 2016.

Despite their split, Arnett and Poehler have maintained a close relationship, with The Madison actor saying of their relationship on an April 2025 episode of Smartless, "I’m really, really lucky to have her as a partner in this way. There aren’t many people I speak to more than I speak to her, which is weird—you know what I mean? But it’s great."

Arnett added that Poehler is someone he still runs "a lot of stuff by," explaining, "She’s the person I go to, like, ‘Hey, I’m thinking about doing this.’ Whether it’s life or work, I really seek her counsel because it’s important to me—because I trust her. She’s awesome."

Few songs in country music history have ever managed to turn a tongue-in-cheek jab at the genre itself into a defining moment of the decade, but one 1975 honky tonk classic did exactly that.

David Allen Coe's "You Never Even Call Me By My Name" was a massive Billboard hit. It reached No. 8 on the country music charts in 1975.

The song was recently named as one of the Best Country Songs of the 1970s by UDiscover Music. The website wrote, "On this meta-classic, David Allan Coe doesn’t just mimic his fellow country music stars, but lampoons the tropes of country-western songwriting."

The passage concluded, "Though Coe only shouts out Steve Goodman, the song was co-written with John Prine. He asked to have his name left off the song because he was so worried it would offend establishment sensibilities."

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According to the website Whisky Riff, Prine and Goodman initially wrote the song in 1971.

The outlet quoted Prine, who said, “I looked over his shoulder, and the words were, ‘It was all that I could do to keep from crying; sometimes it seemed so useless to remain.'"

"And I was feeling pretty good, so I jumped up on the bed and acted like I had an imaginary fiddle. I said, ‘You don’t have to call me darlin’, darlin’, but you never even call me by my name.’ So Steve and I started laughing, and we just decided to have some fun with it.”

Goodman originally recorded the song, but it didn’t become a country classic until David Allan Coe released his version in 1975. Coe leaned into the song's humor and added his now-famous spoken-word segment, where he jokingly discussed the song’s imperfections and what it needed to become a "perfect country and western song."

Coe said, "Well, a friend of mine named Steve Goodman wrote that song, and he told me it was the perfect country and western song. I wrote him back a letter and I told him it was not the perfect country and western song because he hadn't said anything at all about momma, or trains, or trucks, or prison or gettin' drunk."

"Well, he sat down and wrote another verse to this song and he sent it to me and after reading it I realized that my friend had written the perfect country and western song. And I felt obliged to include it on this album. The last verse goes like this."

Then Coe added the remainder of the lyrics. These included the passage, "I was drunk the day my momma got out of prison," and that he got to the station in a "pick-up truck," but his mother was "runned over" by the train.

What really makes "You Never Even Call Me By My Name" stand out is how it pulls off something only country music can really get away with. It's rebellious enough to poke at Nashville’s usual formulas, but it never feels mean about it.

At the same time, you can tell that Prince and Goodman genuinely loved the genre they teased, which is why fans embraced the song. As writers, they knew exactly what a country song is supposed to be, then turned around and had fun stretching those rules while still respecting them.

Related: 1983 Nostalgic No. 1 Country-Pop Duet Still Feels Like a Warm Memory 43 Years Later

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Summer has officially arrived, which means that sandal season is finally in full swing. If you know the right pair of summer shoes can totally make or break your day, the Walmart deal we just found will get you seriously excited. 

The Clarks Drift Twist Wedge Sandals, usually $44, are now just $30, and they’re available in versatile cream and black shades. These cuties are basically begging to be added to your cart during Walmart’s summer Deals event, which runs June 22 through June 28.

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There are a few reasons for the hype surrounding these sandals. First off, they are part of the Cloudsteppers line, which means comfort is the name of the game. They feature a footbed that’s feather-light yet supportive enough for all your on-the-go adventures. The breathable textile upper keeps your feet happy and cool, even when you are dashing from errands to brunch and maybe back to errands again.

The breathable textile band on top is simply adorable. It is the kind of detail that makes you want to show off your pedicure and pair it with everything in your closet, from flowy skirts to your favorite jeans. The slip-on style is a lifesaver on those mornings when you are rushing out the door and don’t have time for buckles.

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The comfort factor is real. The foam footbed with its cushy EVA heel cup feels like walking on clouds. Whether you are powering through a grocery run or strolling the boardwalk, your feet are in for a treat. The EVA outsole is sturdy but flexible. You get that steady step without any clunky weight.

If you are looking for a little bit of height, the 45-millimeter wedge heel gives you a subtle lift that flatters your legs while still feeling super stable. When life gets messy, just wipe these sandals clean, and you are ready to go.

There is a reason these sandals are so popular with shoppers. They are cute, dependable, and now thanks to Walmart's Summer Deals event, way more affordable. If you have been eyeing a comfy, stylish sandal for everything from travel to lazy weekends, this is your sign.

One shopper described them as "comfy," adding: "I wanted slip-ons for the back and front doors that I could slip on quickly and easily, and also something that could be washed with no problem."

"These sandals are very comfortable and look good on my wide feet," another shopper stated. "I love them."

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Now is the time to grab a pair of these $30 Clarks sandals for yourself — and maybe one for a loved one as well. Any shoe lover knows this deal is too good to miss. 

Below Deck has hosted several challenging guests, but fans are pretty convinced that Johnny and Michelle Damon's friend Josef may be at the top of the "worst" list.

The Damons returned to Below Deck Mediterranean, and Josef seemed unhappy with another charter guest even before they set foot on the boat. But it wasn't just the charter guest who set Josef off. He also growled at Bosun Nathan Gallagher on more than one occasion when Nathan made Josef's safety a priority. Feeling frustrated with Josef's reaction, Nathan admitted to wanting to get in Josef's face over his behavior.

Thankfully, Captain Sandy Yawn talked Nathan down, explaining that the best way to diffuse a situation like this is with calm and to avoid allowing feelings to take hold. And while Nathan embraced what Captain Sandy told him, Josef found his way to the bridge, where Nathan was on anchor watch, and he was looking for a fight.

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Nathan joked, “I’m about to get fired,” because he seemingly won’t be able to hold back. Now, Below Deck fans are hoping he keeps Captain Sandy’s advice front and center so the exchange doesn’t go nuclear.

In one Below DeckInstagram thread, some fans agreed with Nathan. "Poor Nathan. I wouldve said " Guess Im getting fired " too LMAO," one person wrote. Others were here for Nathan to hold it together. "Keep your cool Nathan!!" another person added.

"I PRAY Nathan doesn’t loose his s—t on Josef and doesn’t get fired," one person wrote on Bravo's Below DeckInstagram thread. "that guy is not worth his time."

In another Instagram thread, fans applauded the way Nathan handled the situation. "Nathan asked him to move inside. That dude didn’t listen so then Nathan asked him again to move inside. It’s not Nathan’s fault the guy can’t listen," a commenter wrote. But another viewer felt Nathan could have explained the situation better to the guest, writing, “Nathan could have done a better job explaining why it’s a safety issue.”

But most fans agreed that this guest was completely out of line. "Imagine what he was like behind closed doors that girl was smart to leave she knew," one person wrote with another adding, "Oh yeah I definitely think that that is the worst harder [guest] and I haven't even seen that season yet!"

One person wrote that there was probably nothing the crew could have done to make him happy. "All the money in the world can’t find that guy happiness."

Stay tuned to see how Nathan handles this conflict. Below Deck Mediterranean is on Monday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

Brand New, the highly influential rock band from Long Island, is celebrating a major milestone with a surprise treat for fans.

Following their seven-year-long hiatus, the band continued its comeback with a 2026 tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me.

Released in 2006, the record was the band's third album and helped them cement their status as one of the most influential bands of the 2000s.

Twenty years later, Brand New is honoring that milestone with a 16-date tour across North America.

“Brand New 2026 Tour - 7 years + 13 of The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me,” the caption reads, with fans speculating that “13” refers to the album's 12 tracks plus the bonus song “Luca (Reprisal Version).”

Jesse Lacey of Brand New performs during the 2017 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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According to the band, the pre-sale of tickets will start on June 24 while the general sale will be on June 26.

The tour kicks off in Nashville this September, covering major cities in Illinois, Michigan, Ontario, New York, Pennsylvania, California and more before concluding in Arizona in November.

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Sept. 29: Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle

Oct. 3: Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom

Oct. 6: Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre

Oct. 9: Toronto, ON @ Coca-Cola Coliseum

Oct. 12: Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

Oct. 16: Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann

Oct. 18: Boston, MA @ Roadrunner

Oct. 22: Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre

Oct. 25: Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live

Oct. 28: Independence, MO @ Cable Dahmer Arena

Oct. 30: Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre

Nov. 2: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom

Nov. 6: Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Nov. 7: Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center

Nov. 11: San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Nov. 14: Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

Before the upcoming North American tour, Brand New played a secret performance in Nashville in 2024, followed by multiple reunion shows in 2025, which include a concert in Dallas, Texas.

At the time, the band, composed of frontman and rhythm guitarist Jesse Lacey, lead guitarist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney and drummer Brian Lane, performed an 18-song setlist that included the live debuts of "Waste" and "Batter Up."

Coincidentally, this was also the location where the quartet played its last concert in 2017 before its seven-year gap.

The hiatus was due to the controversy surrounding Lacey after he was accused of multiple counts of sexual misconduct.

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The Beatles were no strangers to the Billboard charts, but one of their most iconic albums just made a surprise return 57 years after its release.

The 1969 classic Abbey Road re-entered the Billboard 200 for the week ending June 27, marking its 506th overall week on the coveted album chart. The album re-entered quietly at No. 199, most likely due to a streaming uptick of its tracks, a social media trend, or an increase in vinyl sales.

The final album recorded by the Beatles, Abbey Road was originally released in September 1969 and went to No. 1 in the UK and the United States. Its initial U.S. chart stay ran for 83 weeks, with 11  of them at the number one spot, per the official Beatles website.

Known for its iconic album cover featuring Beatles bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison crossing a London street in single file, Abbey Road includes some of the group’s most famous songs, such as “Come Together,” “Something,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” The album also famously features a 16-minute, eight-song medley on its second side, starting with “You Never Give me Your Money" and lasting through “The End.”

In a 1969 interview with The Evening Standard, McCartney made one thing clear: “There is no theme to Abbey Road," he said. “There never is a theme to any of our albums, although some people saw one in Sgt. Pepper.”

Most of the songs on the album were written by Lennon and McCartney, but Harrison’s growth as a songwriter was shown with his contributions of "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun." Of “Something,” McCartney said, “This to my mind the best song George has ever written.”

When asked about the B-side medley, known as “The Long One,”  McCartney explained that the suite consisted of unfinished songs.

“We did it this way because both John and I had a number of songs which were great as they were, but which we’d never finished,” he told The Evening Standard. “It often happens that you write the first verse of a song and then you’ve said it all and can’t be bothered to write a second verse, repeating or giving a variation. So, I asked John if he had any bits and pieces which they could make into one long track? He had, and we made a piece that makes sense all the way through.”

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Because  Abbey Road was such an epic masterpiece, no one dreamed it would be The Beatles' final recording together.

In an interview with Music Radar, former sound engineer Geoff Emerick noted, "The only hint they gave me, or anybody, was on the album cover, where they're walking across the street. For people who don't know the geography, they're actually walking away from the EMI Studios - or Abbey Road, as everybody knows it now. This was intentional on their part - they didn't want to be seen as walking toward the studio. When I saw that photo, I did think to myself, 'They're sending a message.'”

In 2019, Abbey Road was reissued for its 50th anniversary, complete with newly mixed versions of the classic Beatles songs. Years later, the album continues to attract new generations, as seen by its latest re-entry on Billboard.

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More than four decades after it helped launch Ozzy Osbourne's solo career, "Crazy Train" is still finding new life on the charts.

The 1980 classic has returned to Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Song Sales ranking, re-entering the chart at No. 9. The latest appearance adds to an already remarkable run for one of rock's most enduring songs.

Originally released on Osbourne's debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980, "Crazy Train" quickly became the song most closely associated with the singer's post-Black Sabbath career. Featuring Randy Rhoads' instantly recognizable guitar riff and one of the most famous opening lines in rock history, the track has remained a staple of classic rock radio for decades.

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In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked "Crazy Train" at No. 6 on its list of the 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time.

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"Although the song’s lyrical concerns — mental illness, the specter of nuclear annihilation — would have certainly been familiar to Seventies headbangers, the music was sleeker, punchier, and highlighted by the dazzling (and soon to be profoundly influential) shredding of newly minted guitar hero Randy Rhoads," wrote Rolling Stone, adding a quote from Osbourne himself: “I knew [Rhoads] for a very short amount of time. But what he gave me in that short amount of time was immeasurable in f--king greatness.”

Its latest chart return comes less than a year after Osbourne's death in July 2025 at age 76. Since then, fans have continued revisiting his catalog while younger listeners have discovered the music that made him one of heavy metal's defining figures.

The song's Billboard history is impressive. "Crazy Train" has now spent 246 non-consecutive weeks on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart and previously reached No. 1, where it spent three weeks. No other Ozzy Osbourne song comes close to matching that longevity on the ranking.

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While Osbourne recorded dozens of beloved songs across his years with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, "Crazy Train" remains his signature recording. The track helped establish him as a solo star after his departure from Black Sabbath and introduced fans to the celebrated partnership between Osbourne and Rhoads.

The song's influence has stretched far beyond rock radio. Over the years, it has appeared in movies, television shows, commercials, sporting events and video games, becoming one of the rare hard rock songs recognizable even to people who don't consider themselves metal fans.

For many artists, a hit song's chart life lasts a few months. For "Crazy Train," it has stretched across nearly half a century.

Forty-six years after its release, the track is still rolling.

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There's a reason a summer trip to the Mediterranean is a classic—few things beat a week parked on an Italian beach with an aperitivo in hand. But as summer temperatures in Southern Europe regularly push past historic highs, some travelers are looking for a change of pace. Instead of leaning into the mid-July swelter, a growing number of jet-setters are opting for dramatic northern landscapes, crisp air and a little more breathing room.

Enter the "coolcation."

If you feel like your social feeds are suddenly packed with people trading Italy for Iceland, it isn't just your imagination. New data from Trip.com Group shows a massive 74% year-over-year spike in search traffic for cooler destinations, proving travelers are actively hunting for an escape from the heat and overcrowded hotspots. Even better? Because summer demand is traditionally lower in these cooler northern locales, flights and hotels can often be way cheaper, making a northern escape a surprisingly budget-friendly option

To get the real scoop on why everyone is suddenly obsessed with heading north, we checked in with David Nikel, a Norway-based travel writer, Scandinavia expert and onboard cruise speaker who has spent over a decade documenting the region. While he admits he was initially skeptical of the term, the data proves it’s way more than just a passing industry buzzword.

"Coolcation simply means a different philosophy of a vacation," Nikel explains. "Instead of the typical European summer vacation, the rising temperatures are forcing more people to consider a 'cooler' climate. But make no mistake, summer in Norway is not necessarily cool! We are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, and days above 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) are much more common than they used to be."

According to Nikel, trading a standard beach chair for a northern itinerary completely elevates your trip. "When you change your idea of what a summer vacation can be, you open yourself up to a lot of new experiences," he says. "In many Mediterranean beach vacations, a beach is a beach. In Norway, there are fjords, cultural heritage, national parks, scenic train rides, evening hikes and kayaking."

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Why a Cruise Is the Ultimate Way to "Coolcation"

While exploring Scandinavia by land sounds incredibly romantic, the region’s dramatic geography presents some major logistical hurdles. Remote villages are separated by massive mountain ranges, rental cars are notoriously expensive, roads are slow, and parking at iconic vistas is heavily limited.

That's exactly why a cruise is the absolute gold standard for navigating the region. "On a cruise, you unpack just once, logistics are taken care of, dining is covered and you only have to decide what experience you want in the daytime," Nikel notes. "It allows you to concentrate on experiencing the best Norway has to offer, rather than trying to figure out the best route over the mountains."

Plus, a cruise offers a perspective you simply cannot get from a car window. "Norway cruises aren't just about the ports; the highlights are often the sail-ins and sailaways along the fjords themselves," Nikel emphasizes. "For places like Flåm, Geiranger, and Olden, the sailings through the fjords can be a few hours long—it’s the perfect way to spend an early morning or an evening."

When booking, Nikel urges travelers to read the fine print on the itinerary. "The more actual fjords you sail in, the better. Some mainstream cruise lines advertising 'Norwegian Fjords cruises' only sail along one fjord in seven days, or only visit coastal cities. Cities like Bergen and Ålesund are brilliant, but it's not the same thing as deeply visiting the fjords."

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The Best "Coolcation" Cruises to Book Now

To help you navigate the crowded cruise market, we tapped into the latest ship deployments, new itineraries and expert insights to pair the perfect vessel with your personal travel style. Whether you are looking for ultra-luxury pampering, an adult-focused sanctuary, or a front-row seat to the midnight sun, these are the top sailings to put on your radar.

Best for Smart Luxury & Design Lovers: Celebrity Cruises (Celebrity Apex)

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If you're looking for an elevated, adult-centric environment that completely skips the chaotic, mega-ship theme park tropes, Celebrity Apex is the answer. Sailing out of Southampton, UK, this stunning Edge-class ship features the iconic Magic Carpet (a cantilevered floating platform over the ocean), a world-class thermal suite at the spa, and chic, resort-style lounges perfect for a pistachio cortado or a pre-dinner cocktail. The crowd is sophisticated, the onboard culinary scene feels like actual cosmopolitan dining, and the itineraries feature deep, multiday sailings into spectacular fjords.

The Sailing:7-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise aboard Celebrity Apex. Departing August 15, 2026, round-trip from Southampton, England, calling at Haugesund, Ålesund, Flåm, and Bergen, Norway.

Best for Ultra-Luxury: Viking (Viking Star or Viking Sky)

As a proud Scandinavian brand, Viking owns these waters. Their 930-passenger ocean ships are the absolute pinnacle of understated luxury—think heated limestone floors in the Nordic spa, cozy faux-fur throws, and curated libraries. With an absolute no-kids-under-18 policy, it is a serene sanctuary for travelers who value quiet spaces and destination immersion. Because the ships are smaller than mainstream vessels, they can navigate deep into restricted waterways, docking right in the heart of remote fjord villages where larger ships can't go.

The Sailing:7-Night Viking Shores & Fjords aboard Viking Star. Departing June 4, 2027, from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bergen, Norway, calling at Skagen, Denmark, alongside Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, and Flåm, Norway.

Best for Midnight Sun & Solos: Hurtigruten (The Coastal Express) Geirangerfjord, Norway - June 7, 2017: Hurtigruten coastal vessel ‘Trollfjord’. Hurtigruten is a daily passenger and freight shipping service along Norway's coast between Bergen and Kirkenes.

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For travelers navigating the world independently, Hurtigruten’s iconic working ships offer an incredibly welcoming, community-vibe environment. These ships aren't floating amusement parks; they are lifelines for the Norwegian coast, carrying mail, cargo and travelers from Bergen all the way up to Kirkenes near the Russian border. It's a dream setup for solo travelers who want to skip stiff social settings and bond with fellow passengers over evening lectures and stargazing. Book a summer sailing to experience the midnight sun, where 24 hours of daylight allows you to go on wildlife sea-eagle safaris or midnight boat rides under a golden sky.

The Sailing:12-Day Classic Round Voyage aboard MS Nordnorge. Departing July 12, 2026, round-trip from Bergen, Norway, crossing the Arctic Circle and calling at 34 coastal ports including Ålesund, Tromsø, and Honningsvåg (North Cape).

Best for Budget-Conscious Explorers: P&O Cruises (Iona)

You don't have to break the bank to experience the majesty of Northern Europe. British line P&O Cruises runs massive, contemporary ships like Iona directly into the Norwegian fjords out of Southampton. Because the pricing is targeted to the UK market, the value for a 7-night itinerary is practically unbeatable, covering all your meals, entertainment and transit. The ship features massive glass walls in the Grand Atrium, specifically designed to frame the soaring green cliffs of the fjords as you glide past, making it a fantastic option for travelers who want the scale of a modern mega-ship without the steep premium price tag.

The Sailing:7-Night Norwegian Fjords aboard Iona. Departing July 4, 2026, round-trip from Southampton, England, calling at Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt, and Haugesund, Norway.

Best for Solar Eclipse & Northern Lights Seekers: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Bolette)

If you're chasing rare astronomical phenomenons, Fred. Olsen is a cult-favorite among maritime purists. Their smaller, classic vessels specialize in highly tailored, destination-focused voyages. The line is already booking highly coveted summer itineraries positioned directly in the path of totality for upcoming solar eclipse paths over the North Atlantic, as well as their famous late-winter "Northern Lights" crossings. Nikel highly recommends these early spring sailings: "I suggest February and March for winter sailings because there is more daylight and more snow. You get the dramatic Arctic landscapes, dog sledding, and Sami reindeer camps, all under the glow of the Aurora."

The Sailing:9-Night In Search of the Northern Lights aboard Bolette. Departing February 8, 2027, round-trip from Liverpool, England, calling at Ålesund, Narvik, and Tromsø, Norway.

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Best for Fjord Heritage & Classic Elegance: Holland America Line (Rotterdam or Nieuw Statendam) Holland America Line's Rotterdam just came back from two weeks in dry dock with updated music venues, casino, shopping and more

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For decades, Holland America Line has been a premier choice for North American travelers looking to explore Alaska and Northern Europe with a sense of quiet luxury. Their Pinnacle-class ships offer a beautifully mid-sized, elegant retreat that avoids the sensory overload of larger vessels. HAL holds a massive advantage in Norway thanks to their historic permission to sail deep into environmentally protected, restricted fjords. On board, the focus is heavily on the arts, live music (via the popular Rolling Stone Lounge and B.B. King’s Blues Club), and top-tier dining. It’s an ideal match for travelers who want to view soaring green cliffs from a spacious wrap-around promenade deck, followed by a world-class seafood dinner.

The Sailing:7-Night Norse Legends aboard Rotterdam. Departing July 11, 2026, round-trip from Rotterdam, Netherlands, calling at Eidfjord, Ålesund, Geiranger, and Bergen, Norway.

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Best for Contemporary Mega-Ship Innovation: MSC Cruises (MSC Euribia) 8 June 2023, arrival of MSC Euribia at Copenhagen

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If your idea of a perfect vacation involves cutting-edge design, international flair and family-friendly scale, MSC Euribia is a total marvel. This ship is one of the most environmentally advanced vessels in the MSC fleet, specifically deployed to protect the pristine waters of the Norwegian fjords. The onboard experience is defined by the spectacular indoor promenade featuring a giant LED sky screen, world-class entertainment, and gorgeous, minimalist design elements like the brand's signature Swarovski crystal staircases. It’s the ultimate contemporary basecamp for travelers who want to spend their days exploring remote peaks and their nights enjoying chic lounges, a massive thermal spa, and an incredible array of global dining options.

The Sailing:7-Night Northern Europe aboard MSC Euribia. Departing September 20, 2026, round-trip from Copenhagen, Denmark, calling at Hellesylt, Geiranger, Ålesund, and Flåm, Norway, and Kiel, Germany.

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Best for Multigenerational Travelers: Princess Cruises (Sky Princess) Oslo, Norway, July 6, 2023 - Sky Princess cruise ship in Oslo harbor, Akershus fortress in the background.

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Princess Cruises excels at delivering a seamless, high-value vacation that effortlessly bridges the gap between different generations, making it a dream choice if you're traveling with extended family. Sailing out of Southampton, Sky Princess utilizes the line's wearable Medallion technology, which handles everything from hands-free cabin unlocking to letting you order a drink directly to your deck chair anywhere on the ship. The vibe is relaxed but upscale, featuring their legendary "Movies Under the Stars" poolside screen (perfect for viewing dramatic coastlines with a blanket) and exceptional casual and specialty dining that keeps everyone at the table happy after a day of shore excursions.

The Sailing:14-Night Icelandic Fjords & British Isles aboard Sky Princess. Departing August 29, 2026, calling at Portland, Cork, Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Lerwick and Bruges.

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Best for Timeless Grandeur & Heritage: Cunard (Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria)

If your version of an upscale escape involves an incredible sense of occasion, timeless luxury and classic British style, Cunard's legendary fleet is a magnificent fit. The line specializes in deeply immersive, sophisticated itineraries designed to showcase the dramatic beauty of Northern Europe's glacier-carved coastlines. On board, the experience is all about refined relaxation—think white-glove afternoon tea service, exceptional live orchestras, and thought-provoking Cunard Insights lectures that let you dive deep into the local history of each port. It’s a beautifully serene, climate-conscious alternative that swaps out standard theme-park cruise elements for crisp sea air, majestic landscapes, and absolute unhurried comfort.

The Sailing:12-Night Norway and Northern Lights aboard Queen Victoria. Departing October 9, 2026, round-trip from Southampton, England, calling at Ålesund, Tromsø, Narvik, and Haugesund, Norway.

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The kitchen can feel like one of the hardest rooms in the house to transform without spending a small fortune. In the living room, you can swap out pillows, add a rug, or rearrange the furniture and the whole space feels fresh. But kitchens, they're trickier. New cabinets, countertops and appliances can send your budget into a tailspin faster than you can say "renovation." It's no wonder so many of us look around our kitchens and assume a major upgrade is out of reach.

The good news is that a kitchen makeover doesn't always have to involve contractors, demolition or months of takeout dinners. Sometimes, the smartest changes are the simplest ones. Adding extra storage, creating more prep space, or introducing a piece that looks custom-built can make the room feel more functional without touching a single wall.

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In fact, the right piece of furniture can completely change how a kitchen works day to day. That's why this chic new Lantine Kitchen Island at Target caught my attention—it delivers the kind of impact you'd expect from a much bigger project, minus the eye-watering price tag.

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At nearly 63 inches wide, it adds a surprising amount of countertop space for meal prep, serving food, or just setting things down when the kitchen gets busy. The wood top and metal frame give it a clean, modern look, while the two open shelves underneath are perfect for stashing everything from mixing bowls to small appliances.

You could either purchase two stools to go on one side of the island for a little extra seating, or use that space under the work surface to store a trash can. Either way, the wood-and-metal frame offers a rustic, industrial farmhouse style that complements a variety of decor aesthetics, not just a country-inspired kitchen.

Keep in mind that this kitchen island does require some assembly, so grab some basic tools (and maybe a friend) to help you out.

Target has a lot of great furniture finds at the moment, like a trendy water hyacinth end table and comfy foldable sofa chair that'll make you want to kick up your feet and relax.

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It can be quite a struggle to stay organized. Despite your best efforts, you might end up with a cabinet full of miscellaneous ingredients and drawers packed with items you don't even remember buying. Crowded shelves can make it incredibly difficult to find what you want.

Your solution doesn't have to be hefty or even especially big to make a difference. The Lamu Lazy Susan Organizer Set consists of three turntables that are designed to bring some ease to your life while helping you maintain a sense of order at home. It's a solid deal, marked down to just $20 in clear, gray, and amber colorways during Amazon's Prime Day event, which runs June 23 through June 26.

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Each set includes turntables measuring 9.25 inches, 10.6 inches, and 12 inches respectively, so you'll have coverage no matter where you decide to use them. The most obvious use is in the kitchen, where you can quickly gather all of your spices and condiments in one place. Many shoppers also love using them in their fridge to keep similar items together and within easy reach. A quick spin and you can easily grab that piece of fruit or can of soda without rooting through the entire fridge!

Beyond the kitchen, lazy Susans are also especially useful in the bathroom. If you have an abundance of skincare and makeup, or you just want to keep your minimalist routine in one spot, a turntable like this can really help streamline your setup. Craft and hobby spaces are also a good fit for these rotating trays. You can use them to keep smaller items in one place and easy to find at all times. Even a desktop could be a sensible spot if you want to keep your office supplies in one central location.

The trays are thoughtfully designed with raised edges to prevent anything from slipping off as you spin. It rotates a full 360 degrees, with a smooth motion that makes it easy to find exactly what you want with a quick swivel. One shopper said that it's "just right for maximizing space," adding that it's "great quality and really functional." Another person dubbed it an "organizing dream come true."

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There are so many ways to organize your home. However, if you're looking for something that conserves space while making the most of the room that you have, a Lamu Lazy Susan Organizer Set makes a practical choice that won't break the bank. With three pieces, you'll have something to get every space under control. Grab it while it's still on sale for just $20 at Amazon during Prime Day!

Brian Wilson always believed that his musical talents were a God-given gift.

To honor that vision, filmmakers Brent Wilson and George Dougherty, with graphics by David Calcano, created a tribute video for the Wilson family celebrating the Beach Boys founder's life. The emotional film was released to the public on June 20, 2026, marking the first anniversary of the music legend's passing.

Following a montage of rare family photos, Wilson shared a heartfelt reflection that perfectly captured the profound role music played throughout his life.

"Music is probably the biggest source of mental and emotional healing that I have in my life," Wilson said in a clip. "I don't know if I have a need to create music. I have inspiration in my life that makes me want to write music."

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Heartfelt memories from those who toured alongside Wilson followed, led into reflections from his first wife, Marilyn Wilson, mother of Wilson's daughters, Carnie and Wendy Wilson. She said Wilson was a "pretty far out guy to be married to, let me tell you."

Melinda Ledbetter, Wilson's second wife and with whom he adopted five children, Dakota, Daria, Delanie, Dylan, and Dash, said, he was "the strongest guy I ever met in my life." Ledbetter died in 2024.

"When I go to the piano, I go into a dream," Wilson admitted. "All of a sudden, this melody begins to happen. I say, 'Where is this coming from?' I can't believe it."

Wilson's daughter, Carnie, echoed her father's sentiments in a Facebook video about the "divine inspiration" behind one of his most beloved hits, 1966's "God Only Knows." She said she once asked Wilson, "How did you write 'God Only Knows?' How did you write these melodies?'"

She continued, "He said, 'I didn't write it. God did.' So he's extremely spiritual."

Additionally, Wilson shared his faith in a higher power with former Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham in 1965. The Guardian quoted Loog Oldham as saying, "One day I will write songs that people will pray to."

The clip's caption explained the reason for the film and how it came to fruition.

"From the outset, [the filmmakers] understood they had been given an impossible task: to capture the beautiful soul of a man whose music helped shape our lives. The longtime Brian collaborators poured through a treasure trove of photographs, filmed performances, and memories, hoping to capture just a sliver of his kindness, his humor, his vulnerability, and the remarkable gift he shared with the world through his music."

The message concluded, "It was an extraordinary honor to help celebrate a life that brought beauty and comfort to millions. It's now an even greater honor to share this tribute with Brian's fans."

Brian Wilson died on June 20, 2025, at 82.

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Mia Sara may have played one of the most beloved characters of the 1980s, but the actress says her time as Sloane Peterson in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off wasn’t the magical Hollywood experience fans might expect.

In a rare interview, Sara opened up about why she usually avoids discussing the 1986 classic, admitting that making the film “was not that good” of an experience for her. While she recognizes how much the movie means to fans, Sara revealed that she struggled with writer-director John Hughes and the pressures of a career she ultimately didn’t find very happy.

"I'm very aware of what a precious thing this movie is, and I don't want to disappoint people," Sara told The Times, revealing, "I didn't get along well with John."

Sara referred to Hughes as a "strange guy," adding, "He wanted us all to hang out together and to introduce us to the French New Wave films. But the others were seasoned actors, and I was a snotty New York kid and had seen all those movies, so he was frustrated in that desire. I didn't have the emotional maturity to deal with other people's egos, or my own."

In 2025, she told People that she hadn’t seen the ’80s classic in many years. “It’s not really fun to watch yourself. It’s not really fun,” she said. “We did a reunion thing during COVID — there was a reunion thing, which was nice. It was nice to see everybody.” By then, Hughes had already been gone for more than a decade, having died in 2009.

And while she said filming Ferris Bueller wasn't a happy time in her life, she did say shooting the parade scene was fun. “I had so much fun doing that parade scene,”  she recounted. “That was so crazy. Because we would do the dance and then we'd get in a van and they'd drive us blocks away, and the camera would go, and then we'd do the dance again and wait for Matthew [Broderick] to pass. And so it was just this crazy let's catch it as many times as we can. So that was a great moment."

Blood Meridian or the Evening Redness in the West is a 1985 novel written by Cormac McCarthy, who also wrote No Country for Old Men and The Road, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Colliderrecently ranked Blood Meridian as number one on their list of “The 10 Heaviest Books of All Time,” calling it “one of the darkest Westerns of all time, and one of the most violent books ever written.”

Blood Meridian, which has a 4.15 rating on Goodreads and a 4.4 onAmazon, is “an epic tale of the violence and corruption that attended America’s westward expansion, brilliantly subverting the conventions of the Western novel and the mythology of the Wild West.” The novel is widely renowned and was named the greatest book since William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying by Harold Bloom, an esteemed literary critic.

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However, it is not an easy read. As one Goodreads reader pointed out, “The violence in Blood Meridian is gratuitous. It’s both mentally and emotionally exhausting, even in a day and age where television and movies have numbed us to such things. But unlike, say, the movie 300, the violence serves a purpose – in fact, the gratuitousness itself serves a purpose.”

When speaking with the Wall Street Journal, McCarthy was asked about the differences between Blood Meridian and his other popular novel, The Road. He said, “There's not a lot of good guys in Blood Meridian, whereas good guys is what The Road is about. That's the subject at hand.”

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McCarthy continued, “I don't think goodness is something that you learn. If you're left adrift in the world to learn goodness from it, you would be in trouble. But people tell me from time to time that my son John is just a wonderful kid. I tell people that he is so morally superior to me that I feel foolish correcting him about things, but I've got to do something--I'm his father. There's not much you can do to try to make a child into something that he's not. But whatever he is, you can sure destroy it. Just be mean and cruel and you can destroy the best person.”

McCarthy died in 2023 at the age of 89. Stephen Kingposted about the death, saying, “Cormac McCarthy, maybe the greatest American novelist of my time, has passed away at 89. He was full of years and created a fine body of work, but I still mourn his passing.”

For seven years, Jimmy Fallon has asked Reese Witherspoon about Big Little Lies Season 3. On Monday night, she finally told him something worth sharing.

Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote Elle, Prime Video's upcoming Legally Blonde prequel, Witherspoon confirmed that the long-awaited return of HBO's Emmy-winning drama is no longer just a rumor. 'It is in process for sure,' she told Fallon. 'There is a new book that comes out in September and so you'll see where we're at, and we are making the TV show based on that book.'

That confirmation is welcome given where the show stood just a few years ago. When Season 2 wrapped in 2019, HBO president Casey Bloys told TVLine that a third season was simply 'not realistic' as the cast was too busy and the schedules too chaotic to align. Creator David E. Kelley said the same thing at the Television Critics Association tour that year: 'we like our closure at season 2, that will probably be it.' The show seemed finished before Liane Moriarty wrote a sequel novel.

The book Witherspoon referenced is Big Little Truths, Moriarty's follow-up to her 2014 original, set for publication by Penguin Random House on August 25. It picks up the story of the Monterey women a decade later, with their children now in high school and a new threat circling the community. Season 3 was formally greenlit in September 2025, with Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-creator Francesca Sloane signed to write and executive produce. On Monday, Witherspoon fumbled the book's title on air (cycling through 'Big Little Truths? One Giant Lie? Giant Big Lies?' while Fallon laughed), but the underlying message was clear, that the show is moving forward in tandem with the novel's release.

She wasn't done with the updates. Witherspoon also confirmed that The Morning Show Season 5 is currently in production ('I think Jennifer and I are on episode 8 right now'), and revealed new additions to the Apple TV+ drama's cast, including comedian and actor Sean Hayes, Jeff Daniels, and singer-actress Reneé Rapp. Season 5 is the first sinceJennifer Aniston's character returned to the series after a multi-season absence.

The Fallon appearance was Witherspoon's second high-profile stop in a busy week centered on the Legally Blonde universe. She appeared at Prime Video's Elle World fan event on June 20 alongsideJennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Ali Larter, Matthew Davis, and Victor Garber, the first full Legally Blonde cast reunion since the film's 2001 release. Elle, the Prime Video prequel series following a teenage Elle Woods in 1995 Seattle, premieres July 1 with all eight episodes. Witherspoon found her lead in newcomer Lexi Minetree after reviewing what she described as 3,000 audition submissions. 'When I saw her video, it was like a lightning strike,' she told Fallon. 'She had my voice down. She had the mannerisms.'

Production on Big Little Lies Season 3 is expected to begin in the fall, making a 2027 premiere the earliest realistic window.

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“Three Steps to Heaven,” which was co-written and recorded by Eddie Cochran, was released in 1960. Although it didn’t reach the Billboard Hot 100 in America, it topped the charts in the UK and Ireland months after the singer died in a car accident. He was only 21.

The accident happened after the singer performed at the Bristol Hippodrome. His taxi crashed when he was headed to Heathrow Airport to fly home with fellow musician Gene Vincent, his tour manager Patrick Tompkins, and his fiancée Sharon Sheeley, who was a chart-topping songwriter. The other three passengers survived, but Cochran died the next day.

A documentary about Cochran has been in the works for years, according to Deadline. Director Kristy Bell from Goldfinch Entertainment said, “Eddie Cochran is a fascinating talent and musical pioneer with a legacy which stretches far beyond his short life and has served as inspiration for some of the most iconic musicians of rock and roll. With the support of our fantastic partners on the project, we have an opportunity to explore his life and influence for the first time – and celebrate what he meant to so many. He used to sign his autographs off with ‘don’t forget me’ – and with this film we intend to make sure he is remembered for posterity.”

When speaking with Vintage Rock, Bell added, “We find ourselves in a situation where so many people want to speak lovingly about Eddie and share their memories. As a result, our schedule has been pushed back. While I was worried about it a few months ago, I had a little word with myself and thought about how Eddie has waited 63 years for this. I just want to do the best job possible with the picture and showcase this fine man who was taken too soon… if it takes a little bit more time, then it takes a little bit more time.”

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Cochran will be remembered as a teen idol who was gone too soon, but he still released several hits over the course of his career. Some of his other songs include “Twenty Flight Rock," "Summertime Blues," "C'mon Everybody," and "Somethin' Else." Some of these songs have been covered by The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Bob Dylan. Paul McCartney even used “Twenty Flight Rock” as his audition song for the group that became The Beatles.

In 1987, Cochran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Now that summer is officially here, it’s time to pull out all your warm weather outfits. If you’re ready to embrace this season by giving your shoe collection that quarterly refresh, sandals are the way to go. Lightweight and breezy, they’ll allow your feet to breathe while adding some summer flair to any outfit. Racking up over 300 five-star ratings, Walmart’s bestselling Crocs Baya Platform Flip-Flop Sandals are a fantastic choice, and they’re currently on sale during its Summer Deals event, which runs through June 28. 

Normally retailing for $40, the black and the pink versions of these sandals are now marked down to just $25! These sandals are also available in a truffle brown version and a glittery stucco off-white style, which are currently on sale for $30 and $35, respectively. Sizes range from 4 to 11, and shoppers noted that they fit true to size. 

Crocs Baya Platform Flip-Flop Sandals, From $25 (were $40) at Walmart

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Crocs’ footwear is renowned for comfort, and these flip-flops are no exception. Made of the same ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam material as the iconic Crocs Baya Clogs, these flip-flop sandals deliver fantastic cushioning with every step. They have a 1.2-inch high platform, giving you some height and lengthening your legs without compromising comfort or stability. Because the soles include extra foam, these sandals offer more cushioning compared to your average flip-flops.

Designed to make walking a breeze, these sandals keep you light on your feet and prevent fatigue, as EVA is an extremely lightweight material. EVA also does a fantastic job of absorbing shock, reducing the pressure on your feet and joints from the impact of your steps. 

These sandals have a curved silhouette and offer great support, which shoppers attested to. A reviewer with flat feet and another customer with Achilles tendonitis both mentioned that these sandals were “supportive” and very comfortable to wear. The foot beds are completely covered with rounded nubs for traction, and the edges are raised so your feet shouldn't slide around. As a bonus, shoppers commented that the nubs feel like a little massage for their feet. 

“These are super comfortable for all-day wear,” one reviewer said, adding that “they go with pretty much everything in my wardrobe for summer.” Another shopper noted that they wear these sandals “every day during the summer months.” A third customer described them as “bouncy and durable.”

Crocs Baya Platform Flip-Flop Sandals, From $25 (were $40) at Walmart

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Summer-ready and easy to wear, these sandals have a breezy open construction that you can slide in and out of within seconds. They’re fixed with a classic Y-strap that sits in between the big toe and second toe, spanning out across the foot bridge. The straps should hold your feet securely in place, and reviewers noted that the post doesn’t feel uncomfortable between their toes. 

Doubling as a playful and fun accent, the straps are adorned with a cutout of the Crocs logo and two holes. You can insert Jibbitz, which are Crocs' signature decorative charms, into the holes. They’re a great way to show off your personality and add some flair to these sandals. 

EVA is a waterproof material, making these sandals ideal for beach and pool days. You can also wear them for nearly any summer outing, whether you’re exploring a new city on vacation, running quick errands, or grabbing some drinks with friends.  

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It’s difficult to find a pair of Crocs with a price this sweet, which is why it’s no surprise that several shoppers currently have them in their carts. Take advantage of this buzzworthy deal and snag the Crocs Baya Platform Flip-Flop Sandals while they’re still in stock and on sale starting at just $25 during Walmart’s Summer Deals event.