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He’s been called “the greatest guitarist you’ve never heard of” and “Ireland’s first rock star.” According to one widespread (if unconfirmed) rumor, when Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world, he replied, “Go ask Rory Gallagher.” Guitar greats from Brian May to Slash to Billy Gibbons to Joe Bonamassa were influenced by his virtuosic playing…and yet, he never became a household name. Why?

Born in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal in 1948, Rory Gallagher grew up in Cork and taught himself how to play guitar as a kid, according to Irish Connections (he also played harmonica, mandolin, ukulele and alto saxophone). By the time he was the lead singer and guitarist for the trio Taste in the late ’60s, he was hailed as a virtuoso; after Taste broke up, he launched a successful solo career. How successful? In 1972, Gallagher was voted Best Guitarist in Melody Maker‘s reader’s poll, replacing Eric Clapton (a “big deal at the time,” according to Mojo).

“We’d go and see Rory every week and [be] open-mouthed at the way the guy played, the person he was, and the way he interacted with his audience — the way he could just hold people by tapping his foot or his fingers or whatever he did,” Queen’s May said in an interview years later, referring to Gallagher’s time with Taste. “He was just a magician as far as we were concerned, as an entertainer, and funny enough he probably wouldn’t think of himself as an entertainer.”

As May went on to explain, Gallagher played a huge part in how he developed his own style as a guitarist.

“I remember looking at this battered Stratocaster and thinking ‘How does that come out of there? How does he do that?'” May recalled.

“We were boys,” May continued. “We hung around and hid when the Marquee was at turning out time, and then we kind of strolled over as if we ought to be there and [say[ ‘Mr Gallagher, can you chat to you,’ or whatever — I don’t know what we said. He was incredibly patient. He was packing up his own gear, that’s the kind of man he was. He was packing up his guitar and his amp and everything and he had the grace to speak to us. He didn’t go ‘Get out of here. What you boys doing in here?’ and I said ‘How do you get the sound? What do you do?’ and he said ‘Oh, it’s very simple…I have this guitar and I have this little AC30 amp which is like nothing else and I had this little treble booster, Rangemaster treble booster, and that’s where the sound comes from.'”

Gallagher clearly had no shortage of admirers, but he wasn’t completely comfortable with being a rock star. “It seems a waste to me to work and work for years,” he told Rolling Stone in 1972, “and just turn into some sort of personality.” 

Or, as Henry McCullough put it, “I think he had the amount of success that he really wanted, then rode the rest of it out.”

And while Gallagher sold 30 million records worldwide, he never really broke through in America. Though his popularity faded, he kept playing and releasing albums, developing a drinking problem and reliance on prescription medicine to help deal with his anxiety along the way.

“He’d run himself into the ground, and by the time the album was finished he would be verging on a nervous breakdown,” Gallagher’s brother, Donal, told Classic Rock. “And then he would have to go out and do PR for it before touring to promote. He was 24/7.” 

On June 14, 1995, Gallagher died at the age of 47 from an infection that developed following a liver transplant. Tragically, the world will never know what music he might have made in his later years, but decades later, his legacy still hasn’t been forgotten. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Gallagher at #175 on a list of the 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

In a 2020 interview with Hot Press, iconic Guns n’ Roses guitarist Slash reflected on how much Gallagher’s work meant to him as an artist.

“My parents, probably my dad, had a couple of records lying around,” he explained, adding, “I definitely remember seeing them, but I didn’t get into Rory until I got into guitar. I remember buying a record, I think it was Calling Card, when I was 15, 16 years old, and I just went from there — Blueprint, Top Priority, this all happened pretty quickly, I got one record, then another, and then another, but what really made me a big Rory fan were the live records — Irish Tour and Live In Europe. I didn’t have any money when I was 15, so I used to steal all my records — actually, cassettes — and, rather than risk stealing an entire catalogue, I would just get artists’ live records, and if that was really good, then I would go and risk my ass for the whole catalogue! As a kid, that’s how it was, not that I condone it!”

“I was just a sponge for anything rock n’ roll that had guitar,” Slash continued. “I was completely obsessed, living and breathing it, 24/7. For me what was always most exciting was live rock n’ roll, and Rory just turned out to be this amazing f—king live performer. That was it, he was just one of my favorite rock guitarists from that point on.”

Clearly, Slash wasn’t the only one who felt that way about Gallagher.

Fans (and potential fans) take note: In November, Donal’s biography of his brother, Edged in Blue: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher, will be released by Red Stripe Press.

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Congratulations are in order for Duck Dynasty stars Willie and Korie Robertson. The couple just revealed that their daughter, Bella, gave birth to their 12th grandchild.

“Meet Merritt Presley Mayo, grandbaby #12, and the sweetest and most beautiful answer to prayer, beyond all we asked or imagined. We are in LOVE,” Korie, 52, captioned the Instagram post, revealing the baby girl’s adorable name.

“Just one day after @bellarobmayo birthday, I got to witness her, my baby girl, give birth to her baby girl. There are no words to describe the gratefulness that we feel!”

She continued, “Bella, you are superwoman! Such an amazing mama. Watching you wait on the Lord and trust in Him even when it was so hard has been a beautiful witness, and now to watch you as a mama to Merritt, simply the greatest gift!”

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Bella, 24, also shared the exciting news on her Instagram page, revealing that Merritt is a rainbow baby.

“Our rainbow baby!!!!!! 6 lb 8 oz of pure perfection — our girl, Merritt Presley Mayo! Trust in God, He is so faithful,” she wrote. Her sister, Sadie Robertson, also commented, writing, “Best kept secret and best day EVER!!! We love you Merritt Mayo.”

Bella and her husband, Jacob Mayo, 27, welcomed their first child together five years after tying the knot.

“We started dating because he came home from college to be here for quarantine, and that’s been a big factor,” Bella told ET at the time. “But on top of that, in the South so many people get married so young. Like, my parents got married at 18, my brother got married at 18, my grandparents married at 18. It’s very common around here, so it didn’t really shock me too much about my age.”

The Robertson family just keeps growing, and the grandparents couldn’t be more excited. Along with baby Merritt, Willie and Korie are also “Kmama and Dubs” to daughter Rebecca’s three kids, Zane, Holland, and Xander; son John Luke’s five kids, John, Ella, Wells, Sylvie, and Francie; and daughter Sadie’s three kids, Honey, Haven, and Kit.

Carrot Top‘s representative is sharing a positive health update 2 days after his reported suicide attempt.

The comedian, whose real name is Scott Christopher Thompson, was rushed to the hospital in Las Vegas late Friday, Sept. 18. His Friday night performance at the Luxor resort was canceled as a result.

“Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care,” Carrot Top’s rep Jami Schlicher, told Entertainment Weekly on Sunday, Sept. 20. “He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him.”

“Humor has always been such an important part of who Scott is and how he connects with people, and that remains true today as he shares moments of humor with the medical staff caring for him,” Schlicher continued. “Many messages from fans have been shared with Scott, including stories from people about how his comedy helped them through difficult periods in their own lives.”

The statement concluded, “Scott and his family remain deeply grateful for the extraordinary kindness and continue to ask that his privacy be respected.”

RELATED: Carrot Top’s Rep Speaks Out For the First Time Amid Hospitalization

Schlicher did not provide any additional details about what led to Carrot Top’s hospitalization. TMZ was first to report that the comedian’s hospitalization was prompted by an alleged suicide attempt.

Following the medical emergency, Carrot Top’s shows scheduled at the Luxor, where he has a had residency since 2005, were canceled through the weekend. The comedian’s Monday night show was canceled as well.

The hotel issued a statement on Friday in support of Carrot Top and his recovery.

“Scott is a beloved member of the Luxor and MGM Resorts family, and we are relieved to hear that he is recovering,” a spokesperson for Luxor told local outlet KLAS. “We are thinking of him and wish him strength as he receives the care and support he needs.”

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

Warning: Spoilers from the Lioness Season 3 finale follow.

Lioness has not officially been renewed for Season 4, but Jill Wagner is willing to put her own money on the line.

The actress and executive producer, who plays Bobby on the Paramount+ drama, recently made a bold prediction about the show’s future.

“We’re going to get a Season 4. We will, we will,” Wagner told ScreenRant in a clip shared to its TikTok back in August. “Or I will pay you $100.”

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Her confidence comes as Lioness concluded its third season Sunday, Sept. 20, with two dramatic developments that could reshape the series.

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After escaping an attempted abduction, Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña) returned home to find her family gone and a “For Sale” sign outside. Her husband, Neal (Dave Annable), had taken their children and left Joe a letter.

The finale also revealed that Aaliyah Amrohi (Stephanie Nur) was behind the attempts to capture Joe. Aaliyah is seeking revenge against the operatives responsible for her father’s death in Season 1, placing Joe, Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira) and the rest of the team directly in her path.

Although Paramount+ has not announced another season, Wagner believes series creator Taylor Sheridan left viewers with every reason to return.

She described the finale as “so good” and praised Sheridan’s ability to keep expanding the story.

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There may be another encouraging sign behind the scenes. Per Decider, Writer Michael Idov recently announced on Instagram that he and his wife, Lily Idov, had joined Lioness as writers and supervising producers.

For now, fans will have to wait for Paramount+ to make Wagner’s $100 bet official.

All three seasons of Lioness are streaming on Paramount+.

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When it comes to home storage, your first thoughts probably aren’t of a shed to stash your lawnmower or keep patio cushions off-season. But when your garage is overflowing and your deck is littered with lawn furniture, outdoor storage can be a real lifesaver. Just in time to wrangle all the garden tools, yard games, and throw pillows that the summer season has brought to your outdoor space, Walmart has a limited-time flash deal for nearly 40% off a handy storage shed.

Normally $280, the Orofull Outdoor Storage Shed is now on sale for just $180. It offers a generous 30 cubic feet of lockable, waterproof space to keep your outdoor gear protected, but because it isn’t as large as many outdoor sheds, the design is ideal for placing on a patio or deck.

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Measuring nearly 3 feet long by over 2 feet wide and nearly 3.5 feet high, this compact outdoor cabinet boasts ample horizontal space to store various items outdoors. Its resin panels were designed for durability, featuring a specialized coating to protect against damage from UV rays and keep moisture out. The water-tight, weatherproof design is meant to withstand rain, snow, and wind, making this shed an excellent choice for year-round use. 

What makes this model truly unique is the cabinet-like design, featuring wide double doors and a lift-top. Reviewers noted that the cabinet’s layout gave them “convenient entry options” to access what they’d stored inside. Plus, the doors feature a lockable metal latch (you’ll need your own padlock) to keep your belongings secure. 

Shoppers raved that this “very roomy” shed is “easy to put together.” It should take one person approximately 10 minutes to build, as the panels simply snap into place. Available in khaki and black, a larger size of this shed is also on sale if you need more vertical storage space. Normally $610, the 60-cubic-foot version is now $356 in black. 

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If you need a secure way to store things outside all year long without taking up too much room on your deck or patio, the Orofull Outdoor Storage Shed is an excellent choice. Walmart flash deals don’t last long, so hurry and add it to your cart now while it’s on sale for under $200!

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At just 20 years old, Ray Davies had already helped The Kinks score one of the loudest breakthroughs of the British Invasion. Months later, he showed another side of his songwriting with a weary, restrained single that gave the band its second No. 1 hit in the U.K.

“Tired of Waiting for You” was released in January 1965, following the explosive success of “You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All of the Night.” Instead of trying to recreate the distorted guitar attack of those singles, the Kinks pulled back, pairing Davies’ melancholy lyrics with a slower, more subdued arrangement.

“I’m not conventional in the studio,” Davies later told NPR. “I didn’t think I was a singer. I always thought my brother was a singer because he had a good look and […] I was just sort of the guy that played guitar and it wasn’t until we made our first recording sessions that people said – I think they felt I could enunciate better. So I don’t know, I fell into singing by accident.”

Davies had begun writing the song before the Kinks became stars. He initially came up with the basic idea in 1963, before returning to it as the band’s career accelerated. Its simple premise, growing exhausted while waiting for someone to make up their mind, gave Davies room to explore the frustration and vulnerability that would increasingly distinguish his writing.

“Dave had his own way of playing,” Davies told Rock Cellar Magazine. “I had my odd lyrics; quirky rhythm patterns and things. So it’s just the way it evolved. We really didn’t want to make our songs pop songs. We didn’t want to make syrupy pop songs, that’s for sure. It was a big step when we, for example, put the ‘oohs’ in the backing vocals in Tired of Waiting for You. We thought long and hard about that. My girlfriend at the time was in there with me and Dave, but I didn’t want it to sound too syrupy. That was a big decision for us. As it turned out, it really paid off.”

The recording also captured the Kinks in the middle of a remarkably fast rise.

Formed around Ray and his younger brother, guitarist Dave Davies, the London band had struggled with its earliest singles before “You Really Got Me” changed everything in 1964. That song reached No. 1 in Britain and broke into the U.S. Top 10, establishing the group as one of the major new acts arriving from the U.K.

“Tired of Waiting for You” proved the breakthrough wasn’t a fluke.

Released in Britain on Jan. 15, 1965, the single climbed to No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart, becoming the Kinks’ second British chart-topper. In the United States, it reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the band another major transatlantic hit.

Davies was still only 20 at the time. He wouldn’t turn 21 until June.

The song appeared on the band’s second U.K. studio album, Kinda Kinks, released just weeks after the single. The album arrived during an extraordinarily productive stretch in which the group was recording and touring at a relentless pace.

More than six decades later, “Tired of Waiting for You” remains one of the clearest early examples of Davies’ range as a songwriter. The Kinks had made their name with raw guitar riffs, but their 20-year-old frontman was already proving that frustration, longing, and a deceptively simple melody could hit just as hard.

Related: 1975 Rock Hit by Aerosmith, Never a No. 1, Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time’

There’s a moment every September when the whole internet collectively decides it’s candle season. Suddenly sweaters are back, the good blankets come out of hiding and someone in your group chat announces they’ve already lit something that smells like cinnamon rolls and pumpkin spice. It’s a tradition that we respect and actively participate in.

Fall and candles just go together. The days get shorter, the air gets crisp and a little flicker on the coffee table makes a dim evening feel intentional. The only real problem is that the cute ones tend to come with a price tag that makes you set them back down and walk away.

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T.J. Maxx, though, has a new arrival that might be the sweetest little fall find of the season—the Sand + Fog Hedgehog Falling Leaves Candle, and it’s just $7.99. These candles tend to go for at least double the price, so that alone makes it easy to add to cart.

But the star of the show is the lid. It’s a decorative wooden topper with a cozy harvest hedgehog motif, the kind of tiny woodland character that looks like it wandered out of a storybook. When the candle’s not burning, the lid doubles as decor. When it is burning, you can set the hedgehog aside.

The scent is called falling leaves, and it’s meant to evoke that crunchy, earthy, walking-through-the-yard feeling of autumn. Its hand poured, made with essential oils and blended with natural wax. It’s also cruelty-free, which is a added detail for anyone who checks the label before buying.

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The specs are pleasantly practical. The jar measures about 4.25 by 3.25 inches tall, so it’s a comfortable size for a nightstand, desk or the corner of a bathtub. It comes with two wicks, a color scheme in warm tawny orange and the kind of look that fits right in with the rest of your fall decor without trying too hard.

It also makes a great hostess gift, a coworker present or a “just because” treat for the friend who has already declared it’s officially cozy season. Throw a ribbon on it and nobody will guess it cost less than lunch.

Related: Dollar General’s Adorable $2 Pumpkin Print Oven Mitt Looks Straight Out of a Cottage Kitchen

Chevy Chase’s 1983 comedy National Lampoon’s Vacation remains one of the standout movies of the 1980s, earning a spot on the list of 185 Favorite ’80s Movies.

The road comedy, directed by Harold Ramis, stars Chase as Clark Griswold, a father determined to take his wife and children on a cross-country drive from Illinois to the California amusement park Walley World. The trip quickly turns into a long series of accidents, arguments and unexpected problems.

Rotten Tomatoes currently lists National Lampoon’s Vacation with a 94% Tomatometer score from 50 reviews and an 85% Popcornmeter score from more than 100,000 audience ratings. The site’s critics consensus describes the movie as “one of the more consistent and thoroughly quotable screwball comedies of the 1980s.”

Actress Christie Brinkley and actor Chevy Chase on the set of Warner Bros. movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” in 1983.

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The film is part of Rotten Tomatoes’ larger collection of 185 movies that the site describes as essential favorites from the decade. The list includes films from several major 1980s movie trends, including fantasy, teen comedies, workplace stories and films connected to the rise of hip-hop culture.

Released by Warner Bros. on July 29, 1983, National Lampoon’s Vacation was a box-office success. It opened in 1,175 theaters and made $8,333,358 during its opening weekend, placing it at No. 1 at the domestic box office. Its total U.S. gross reached $61,399,552.

The story follows Clark, Ellen Griswold and their children, Rusty and Audrey, as they travel from the Chicago suburbs toward Walley World in Southern California.

Clark wants the drive to be a family-bonding experience. Ellen would rather fly, but Clark insists on making the trip by car. Their vehicle becomes part of the comedy when Clark is forced to buy the oversized Wagon Queen Family Truckster after his original car deal falls apart.

The journey takes the Griswolds through several states and brings one problem after another. They get lost, encounter trouble with strangers, deal with car problems and suffer a series of personal setbacks. Clark also becomes distracted by a woman driving a red Ferrari, played by Christie Brinkley in her acting debut.

The movie’s cast includes Beverly D’Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Anthony Michael Hall as Rusty, Dana Barron as Audrey, Randy Quaid as Eddie Johnson, Imogene Coca as Aunt Edna and John Candy as Walley World security guard Russ Lasky.

Eugene Levy, Miriam Flynn, James Keach, Brian Doyle-Murray, Frank McRae and Eddie Bracken also appear in supporting roles.

Chase recalled how much he enjoyed making the film. In a 1983 interview, he said, “I play a dad, and I’m doing my darndest to keep that family happy on that trip and to have as much fun as I can,” before adding, “[It’s] certainly the most fun I’ve had making a movie.”

He also said the production included “a sizable amount of improvisation.”

The movie received different reactions from critics when it was first released, but several reviews praised its comedy and performances.

Janet Maslin of The New York Times wrote in 1983 that the movie was “more controlled than other Lampoon movies have been” and praised its “confident humor and throwaway style.” Variety also called it “an enjoyable trip through familiar comedy landscapes” and praised Ramis for bringing many recognizable comedic performers into the movie.

The film’s influence also continued beyond its original theatrical run. Its success led to five follow-up movies: National Lampoon’s European Vacation in 1985, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in 1989, Vegas Vacation in 1997, Christmas Vacation 2 in 2003 and Vacation in 2015.

The movie also helped establish Clark Griswold as one of Chase’s best-known characters. The actor returned as Clark in the later Vacation films, keeping the character connected to the franchise for decades.

More than 40 years after its release, National Lampoon’s Vacation continues to appear on lists celebrating the best and most memorable movies of the 1980s.

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Taylor Swift had a pretty clear message for anyone watching from the stands after husband Travis Kelce found the end zone on Sunday night.

Swift was in attendance at Arrowhead Stadium as the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Indianapolis Colts, cheering on Kelce during the Week 2 Sunday Night Football matchup. So when the Chiefs tight end scored, cameras caught Swift celebrating the touchdown in a way that immediately got fans talking.

The pop superstar appeared to point toward her wedding ring, seemingly drawing attention to the band on her finger as she celebrated Kelce’s touchdown.

In other words, the moment had major “that’s my husband!” energy.

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Swift and Kelce became husband and wife in July, tying the knot at a star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Sunday’s game marked another opportunity for Swift to support her husband at Arrowhead, where she has become a familiar face since their relationship began.

The newlyweds have already had plenty of memorable moments together since their wedding. Just days before Sunday’s game, Swift and Kelce were spotted holding hands while attending Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 31st birthday celebration at 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse Kelce and Mahomes co-own.

Swift also attended the Chiefs’ season opener against the Denver Broncos last week, marking her first time watching Kelce play since their wedding. She was photographed in a suite alongside actor Tom Cruise as Kansas City opened the season with a 31-10 victory.

Now, she’s back at Arrowhead for another Chiefs game, and this time, she had a particularly sweet reason to celebrate.

Kelce’s touchdown gave Swift a chance to cheer for her husband in front of thousands of Chiefs fans, but her apparent ring-pointing gesture made the moment feel a little more personal. Because when your husband finds the end zone for the team’s first touchdown of the night, there is really only one thing left to say: “I’m yours.”

Former HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are being called out after committing a major faux pas during a recent nature hike.

“Had a fun couple of days in the mountains w/ this cutie 🩵,” Joanna captioned a series of photos from the couple’s Colorado getaway, which she shared via Instagram on Sunday, September 20.

The Fixer Upper alum posed for a selfie on top of a mountain, with Jo rocking a black tank top, jeans, and a camo-print crewneck sweatshirt tied around her waist. Her hair was down and her face was protected by a blue trucker hat that read, “Later [Gator].” Chip rocked black cargo-style pants, a blue Waffle House tee and a backwards trucker hat.

The pair stopped to snap photos of local cows grazing, a star-filled night sky, and a pile of rocks meticulously stacked on the trail. Some fans took issue with one photo of Joanna Tetris-ing the rocks for her photo.

“They frown on rock stacking now,” one follower commented.

“No rock stacking please,” another wrote.

“Leave no trace,” a third follower added.

Yet another called the move a “big no-no.”

“Come on, you should know that this a no go on trails. Please stop and help educate others,” another follower commented.

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According to the National Park Service, rock “cairns” are often used to mark hiking routes in parks. While each park has its own laws regarding cairns, NPS explains that most are “carefully maintained by park staff to keep hikers like you on the correct path.”

“Building a rock cairn on public land in Colorado is illegal. Please understand Colorado laws when you visit,” another fan commented.

While not specific to Colorado, the NPS encourages visitors to “not disturb” existing cairns.

“Do not tamper with cairns – If an intentional cairn is tampered with or an unauthorized one is built, then future visitors may become disoriented or even lost,” the government agency reveals. “Do not build your own cairns – Moving rocks disturbs the soil and makes the area more prone to erosion. Disturbing rocks also disturbs fragile vegetation and micro-ecosystems. Do not add to existing cairns – Authorized cairns are carefully designed. Adding to the pile can actually cause them to collapse.”

In the late 1970s, some of the biggest names in music knew Nicolette Larson was special.

Neil Young certainly did. So did Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. Larson sang with all three, along with artists including the Doobie Brothers, before stepping into the spotlight herself and scoring a Top 10 hit with Young’s “Lotta Love.”

For a moment, Larson appeared poised to become one of the era’s major stars.

Instead, her commercial momentum faded. Larson eventually shifted into country music, reunited with Young years later and continued recording, but she never again approached the success of her breakthrough. Then, in 1997, she died at just 45 years old.

Today, her name is far less familiar than many of the famous musicians who once sought out her unmistakable voice.

Nicolette Larson Sang With Some of the Biggest Names of the ’70s

Larson’s path into that extraordinary musical circle began after she moved to San Francisco in the early 1970s.

She accumulated singing credits with artists including Hoyt Axton, Commander Cody, Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell before working with Harris. That connection eventually led Larson to Ronstadt.

Then came Neil Young.

In 1977, Larson was visiting Ronstadt at her Malibu home when Young called looking for a female singer. Ronstadt recommended Larson, and Young came over to play them a collection of songs he had written.

“I didn’t know much about Neil Young. But we went over and sat by the fireplace and Neil ran down all the songs he had just written, about twenty of them. We sang harmonies with him and he was jazzed,” Larson later told Rolling Stone.

Soon afterward, Larson and Ronstadt recorded backing vocals for Young’s American Stars ’n Bars, where they were credited as the Bullets. Larson subsequently joined Young for Comes a Time.

Young remembered those sessions fondly decades later in his autobiography “Waging Heavy Peace.”

“The two of them sang like birds,” he wrote of Larson and Ronstadt.

And when discussing Ronstadt, Harris and Larson, Young offered an even simpler assessment: “Some artists just have it.”

Larson did.

By 1978, she was also singing on the Doobie Brothers’ enormously successful Minute by Minute. Producer Ted Templeman produced Larson’s self-titled debut solo album that September.

That album finally put Larson’s voice front and center.

Her recording of Young’s “Lotta Love” became her signature song, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Nicolette climbed to No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold.

But the breakthrough proved difficult to repeat.

Larson continued recording throughout the early 1980s while also singing on other artists’ records. By the middle of the decade, she had turned toward country music, winning the Academy of Country Music award for Top New Female Vocalist in 1985. Her duet with Steve Wariner “That’s How You Know When Love’s Right” reached the country Top 10 the following year.

Larson later found her way back to Young as well. She sang on his 1992 album Harvest Moon and appeared on Unplugged in 1993.

Her final album, the children’s record Sleep, Baby, Sleep, arrived in 1994.

Three years later, on Dec. 16, 1997, Larson died in Los Angeles from complications of cerebral edema triggered by liver failure. She was only 45.

Her friends and fellow musicians made sure she wasn’t forgotten. Two benefit concerts were held in her honor in 1998, and a tribute album followed in 2006.

But Larson’s greatest testament may be hiding in plain sight on records people have been listening to for nearly 50 years.

Before many listeners knew her name, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and others already knew the voice.

And Young may have explained it best: Some artists just have it.

Related: 1980 Soft Rock Hit, With a Rising Singer Neil Young Adored, Still Sounds Magical 46 Years Later

Whether you’ve been wearing glasses for decades or you recently purchased your first pair, wanting to look and feel good in your glasses is a feeling we can all relate to. Picking the perfect frame to suit your face is one part of the equation, but adjusting your beauty routine to make sure your features pop while wearing glasses is another thing entirely.

For instance, certain hair lengths can enhance your face shape and pair perfectly with your favorite frames. If you prefer a more low-maintenance haircut, there are plenty of easy short hairstyles for women over 40 with glasses.

To come up with a comprehensive list of flattering looks for glasses wearers, Parade consulted Lacy Gadegaard-West, the founder/CEO of Laced Hair and a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Sabrina Carpenter, Alix Earle and other notable stars.

Here, Gadegaard-West walks us through the short hairstyles that complement eyeglasses and includes a variety of styles, ranging from pixies to bobs (and everything in between). The hair pro also shares a face shape guide to help you determine which short cut will work best with your frames. Plus, she reveals some expert tips for getting the right haircut with glasses.

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What Makes a Short Hairstyle Flattering With Glasses?

When it comes to the best haircuts for glasses over 40, Gadegaard-West says the goal is balance, not competition.

“A short cut that’s flattering with glasses does three things: First, it opens up the face. When your hair is short, your features (and your frames) get to be the star. That’s a really beautiful thing after 40, because your face has earned its expression and shouldn’t be hidden behind heavy layers,” she tells Parade.

Second, the short cut creates intentional contrast.

“The right short cut plays off the shape of your glasses instead of fighting it. Think of them like accessories in the same outfit. They need to belong to each other,” Gadegaard-West says.

Lastly, the best short haircuts for glasses work with your texture and your lifestyle.

“After 40, our hair changes, softens, sometimes thins and adds a little wave where there wasn’t one. A great short haircut respects those changes and gives you hair that actually looks good the way it grows, not just the way it’s styled,” Gadegaard-West says.

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3 Pixie and Cropped Cuts That Work With Frames 1. The textured pixie

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“A textured pixie is truly one of the most modern cuts a woman over 40 can wear with glasses. It’s soft, it’s cool and it takes the pressure off having to style anything. The piecey texture gives your glasses room to be the accessory they were meant to be,” Gadegaard-West says.

• Best for: Oval, heart and round face shapes / Cat-eye, oversized and rectangular glasses frames
• Maintenance: Low
• Stylist tip: Work a lightweight styling cream or scalp serum through damp hair and air dry.

2. The undercut pixie

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“For a woman over 40 who wants to be bold, an undercut pixie is a chef’s kiss. The shorter sides and longer top play beautifully with statement glasses, especially cat-eyes or oversized frames. It says confidence without saying it out loud,” Gadegaard-West says.

• Best for: Oval, heart and square face shapes / Cat-eye, geometric and oversized glasses frames
• Maintenance: High
• Stylist tip: Slick the top over to the side and let the undercut show. A little texture spray at the roots keeps it from looking flat. 

3. The modernized cropped bowl cut

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“Hear me out, a ‘bowl cut’ could sound dated, but the modern version is fresh and editorial. It sits right at the ear and creates this beautiful frame around the face and glasses,” Gadegaard-West says.

• Best for: Oval and heart face shapes / Round, oval and oversized glasses frames
• Maintenance: Medium
• Stylist tip: Schedule regular trims to keep the shape crisp and use a tiny amount of pomade to define the ends.

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4 Bobs and Short Lobs for Glasses Wearers 1. The angled bob

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“An angled bob is architectural. The longer pieces in the front frame your glasses and cheekbones simultaneously, which is honestly the most flattering thing you can do for a face over 40. Everything gets lifted,” Gadegaard-West says. 

• Best for: Round, square and heart face shapes / Cat-eye, oval and rectangular glasses frames
• Maintenance: Medium
• Stylist tip: Blow dry hair with a round brush and tuck the shorter back pieces behind your ears to let the front pieces graze your glasses. 

2. The long lob

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“For women who want short but not too short, a long lob is the sweet spot. It gives you enough length to play with (ponytails, waves, tucks) while still keeping the emphasis on your face and glasses,” Gadegaard-West says. 

• Best for: Any face shape and any glasses frames
• Maintenance: Low to medium
• Stylist tip: Create beachy waves with a flat iron and a texturizing spray. Or, slick hair back into a low ponytail on days where you want your glasses to shine. 

3. The French bob with bangs

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“Bangs and glasses can absolutely work together. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The French bob with piecey bangs sits above your frames and gives you this Parisian-cool moment that’s flattering and fun after 40,” Gadegaard-West says. 

• Best for: Oval, heart and square face shapes / Rectangular, oversized and round glasses frames
• Maintenance: Medium to high
• Stylist tip: Keep the bangs slightly longer at the sides so they don’t compete with your frames. Blow-dry them forward and to the side with a round brush. 

4. The chin-length bob 

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“The chin-length bob is having a major moment and it’s the perfect length to sit right where your glasses do. It creates this beautiful line from your jaw to your frames that makes your whole face look intentional and put together,” Gadegaard-West says.  

• Best for: Oval, oblong and heart face shapes / Rectangular, oval and cat-eye glasses frames
• Maintenance: Medium
• Stylist tip: Ask for a one-length blunt cut for a modern look. Style it with a flat iron and finish with a lightweight oil for a glossy shine. 

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Face Shape Guide: Which Short Cut Works Best With Your Frames

The right short haircut can work hand in hand with your glasses frames to flatter your features.

Round frames

A haircut with angle to it is the name of the game when you’re wearing round frames.

“A textured pixie, an angled bob or a French bob with piecey bangs all create the contrast that makes round frames look chic. Avoid super rounded blowouts since they’ll compete with the shape of your glasses. Think structure over softness,” Gadegaard-West says.   

Rectangular or square frames

Softer haircuts mesh perfectly with the geometric shape of rectangular or square frames.

“Waves, layers and rounded bobs all balance the sharpness of square frames beautifully. A long lob with beachy waves or a chin-length bob with a little movement is the winning combo,” Gadegaard-West says.

Cat-eye frames

Cat-eye glasses are already a statement, so consider opting for a haircut that won’t compete for the attention.

“Think classic pixies, French bobs or slicked-back longer lobs. Keep the styling clean and intentional. The frames are the drama. The hair is the confidence,” Gadegaard-West says.

Oval frames

Oval frames are pretty versatile and they play well with almost any haircut.

“If you really want to elevate them, go with a cut that has some architecture: an undercut pixie, an angled bob or a blunt chin-length bob. Oval frames need a little edge to make them feel modern,” Gadegaard-West says.

Oversized frames

A haircut that’s short and cropped (like a pixie or a chin-length bob) blends well with statement-making oversized frames.

“Long or heavy hair with oversized frames can overwhelm the face and make you look weighed down,” Gadegaard-West says.

Related: The 9 Most Flattering Bob Haircuts for Women Over 60 With Thinning Hair

3 Stylist Tips for Getting the Right Cut With Glasses 1. Wear your glasses to your consultation

“Your stylist needs to see your face with your glasses on because that’s your daily reality,” Gadegaard-West tells Parade. “If you switch between two pairs of glasses regularly, bring both. Any stylist who tells you to take them off is missing the whole picture.”

2. Style your hair around your frame line, not against it

“Where your glasses sit on your face is a line, so treat it like one. Your hair should either hug that line (a bob at the same length), sit above it (a pixie) or dramatically move away from it (a side-swept part). What you don’t want is hair that lands awkwardly across your frames or that just looks like an accident,” Gadegaard-West explains.  

3. Invest in the scalp and hair health under your cut

“A short cut only looks as good as the hair growing out of your head. After 40, our scalp and hair need real care to stay healthy and glossy, not just any generic conditioner. I’m a huge believer in scalp treatments because scalp care is skincare. A healthy scalp equals healthy hair equals a haircut that photographs like the version you saw on Pinterest,” Gadegaard-West says.  

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• Lacy Gadegaard-West is the founder/CEO of Laced Hair and a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Sabrina Carpenter, Alix Earle and others. Her hair extension work has also been featured on the Victoria’s Secret runway and magazine covers.

EMI listened to “Bohemian Rhapsody” and said no. It was nearly six whole minutes long with no chorus — a piano ballad that became an opera that became a hard rock song. The label wanted to release “You’re My Best Friend” as the single instead. Queen said no. And what happened next involved a DJ, a reel-to-reel tape, and a very deliberate wink.

Freddie Mercury had been carrying the song around since his early days at Ealing Art College in the late 1960s — sketching it on scraps of paper, here and there, from his father’s office and walking straight into rehearsals to explain where the operatic sections would go before he’d ever even written them down. “He played the piano like most people play the drums,” May said. “He knew exactly what he wanted.” By the time they got to Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, on August 24, 1975, Mercury had been building the song in his head for nearly a decade already.

The recording took three weeks across six studios. Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor sang their vocal parts ten to twelve hours a day until they had approximately 180 separate overdubs. The tape was run through the machines so many times that it wore out. “We held the tape up to the light, and we could see straight through it,” May said. “The music had practically vanished.” They finished the song. Then they took it to EMI. EMI said no. They weren’t releasing “You’re My Best Friend.”

Mercury took a copy to his friend Kenny Everett — the morning show DJ at Capital Radio in London — with strict instructions to not play the song. Everett agreed. That agreement was theater staged entirely for EMI’s benefit. Queen couldn’t officially defy their label. But they had absolutely no control over what a notoriously unpredictable DJ did with a tape that he’d promised not to play.

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Everett started playing bits of teasers, telling listeners his finger kept slipping and that every time, the full song accidentally came on. He’d apologize. Play another snippet. Slip again. By the end of that October weekend, he’d played the whole thing 14 different times. Capital Radio’s phones were jammed. Fans showed up at record stores and even at Capital Radio’s own offices demanding a single that didn’t even officially exist. EMI gave in.

Queen had one more problem. They were on tour and couldn’t get to the BBC’s Top of the Pops to perform in person. So on November 10 they went to Elstree Studios where they were already rehearsing between shows and spent four hours filming a promotional video with director Bruce Gowers for approximately 4,500 British pounds. Roger Taylor described the logic very simply: “We realized you don’t even have to be here to promote your new record now.” They couldn’t show up. They accidentally changed how music gets promoted forever. The “Bohemian Rhapsody” video inspired labels to start making promo films standard practice for every single release.

The Song EMI Said Would Never Get Airplay

“Bohemian Rhapsody” hit No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for nine weeks. “Mamma Mia” by ABBA was the song that finally knocked it off. Mercury never did explain what the lyrics meant. “I think people should just listen to it and make up their own minds,” he said. He died November 24, 1991, at age 45. The song went to No. 1 in the UK again later that year. It’s now the most-streamed song of the 20th century on Spotify with over 3 billion streams. It’s been played somewhere in the world approximately once every hour since 1975. The men who said it was too long for radio watched it become the song that never stopped playing.

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Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line,” one of his most famous songs, was written in 1956 during a stop in East Texas and later became his first No. 1 hit on the U.S. country chart. 

Nearly seven decades later, the song remains one of Cash’s defining recordings, and Rolling Stone ranked it No. 2 on its 2024 list of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time.

The publication described the 1956 recording as a defining moment for Cash and pointed to his deep voice, the stripped-down rhythm of the Tennessee Two, the romantic lyrics and the unusual humming between verses.

The song began as a personal message from Cash to his first wife, Vivian Liberto. The couple had married in 1954, and Cash was still a newlywed when he wrote the song.

American country musician Johnny Cash performs with the Highwaymen at Central Park SummerStage, New York on May 23, 1993.

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Per American Songwriter, Cash explained the meaning behind it in Dorothy Horstman’s 1976 book, Sing Your Heart Out, Country Boy: “I was newly married at the time, and I suppose I was laying out my pledge of devotion.”

The story of how “I Walk the Line” came together began backstage during a 1956 show in Longview, Texas, according to Marshall Grant, the bassist in Cash’s band, the Tennessee Two.

Grant had recently acquired an upright bass and was playing a series of notes backstage. Cash heard what he was playing and asked him to repeat it. Cash then joined in with guitar and began singing the words that would become the song’s opening line.

“Then he stopped and said, ‘Now don’t forget those little things, because tonight we’re going to write a song,’” Grant recalled. “We’re gonna write our next record.”

Cash and his bandmates continued writing the song while traveling to their next performance. Grant taught guitarist Luther Perkins the bass notes, while Cash worked on the lyrics and sang the first verse.

“By the time we got to the next town, we had the arrangement worked out and John was singing the whole song,” Grant said.

Cash also recalled that he wrote the song backstage in Gladewater, Texas, during the busy touring days of 1956.

Cash said the lyrics came from his desire to remain faithful to the people who depended on him, as well as to himself and God. The song’s words focus on loyalty, resisting temptation and staying true.

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Its opening message became one of Cash’s most recognizable statements.

The song was first planned as a slow ballad. Cash wanted to keep it that way, but Sun Records founder and producer Sam Phillips asked for a faster arrangement, according to American Songwriter. The band initially wanted the ballad version released, but Phillips chose the uptempo recording.

“I Walk the Line” reached No. 1 on the country chart and became Cash’s first chart-topping hit, Billboard reported. It also moved beyond country music and reached the pop charts. The song eventually became a major part of Cash’s identity as an artist.

The recording also has musical details that helped make it different.

Cash changes keys between the verses, and his humming helps him find the new pitch before each section. Cash himself explained during a television appearance: “People ask me why I always hum whenever I sing this song. It’s to get my pitch.”

Cash had been reportedly inspired by sounds from a tape recorder while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. The recordings included a backward version of a song performed by his overseas band, the Landsberg Barbarians.

The humming had another personal connection. Cash said it was inspired by a doctor he visited as a child in Arkansas who would hum during appointments. He also said the line “I keep my eyes wide open all the time” came from writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie.

The original recording was made at Sun Studio on April 2, 1956, and released soon afterward. Cash recorded the song several more times during his career, including versions for albums, a live performance at San Quentin and a soundtrack.

The 1956 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. It has also been recognized as one of the songs that helped shape rock and roll.

For Cash, however, the song started with something much smaller: a newly married man trying to put his promise of devotion into words.

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Fifty-two years ago, soft-rock band The Hollies released “The Air That I Breathe”—a career-defining song that solidified their signature ’70s sound.

Released on January 25, 1974, as a single from their self-titled fourteenth studio album, “The Air That I Breathe” became a major international hit. Upon its arrival, it climbed up the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 6 on August 3, 1974, while additionally reaching No. 3 on the Easy Listening tally. The track also dominated the U.K. Singles Chart, peaking at No. 2 in early 1974.

Aside from chart success, the single also experienced commercial triumph. In the U.S., it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies. Globally, the song has moved over 2 million units.

Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliot, Graham Nash, Tony Hicks and Eric Haydock of pop group The Hollies and a friend hold gold disc awards presented to them for record sales.

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Creating “The Air That I Breathe”

“The Air That I Breathe” was produced by the band and Ron Richards at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. Written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, the track is celebrated for its polished ’70s soft-rock arrangement, transitioning seamlessly from an intimate acoustic opening verse into a soaring, orchestral power ballad.

The single notably marked a transition from the band’s ’60s British Invasion beat-pop sound into their signature ’70s adult contemporary style. Paired with Allan Clarke’s emotive lead vocals and lyrical themes exploring all-encompassing romantic devotion, “The Air That I Breathe” instantly resonated with wide-ranging audiences and became an enduring radio classic.

Over five decades since its release, “The Air That I Breathe” maintains its global popularity. Bridging the gap between generations of listeners, the song has garnered over 274 million streams on Spotify—proving its lasting dominance in the digital landscape.

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Netflix’s hit political drama The Diplomat is coming back to the small screen soon! The streaming service recently announced the series will return on October 15, almost one year to the day after Season 3 debuted (October 16, 2025). 

Just in case you forgot, Season 3 ended with Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) wondering whether her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) and President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) had just double-crossed her and possibly stolen the Poseidon missile. 

The Diplomat creator Debora Cahn explained to Netflix Tudum, revealing, “Hal feels like he killed Rayburn. He’s gripped with this sense of horror at the chain of events that he kicked off. That said, Hal is a guy who moves forward. He lives like a goldfish.”

Cahn continued, “It has been really exciting seeing Hal step into this new role as vice president. The poor guy has been in Kate’s shadow for two full seasons and struggling, trying to be supportive…But we finally get to see him where he is most comfortable and has his feet on the ground. It’s exciting to see the dynamic that brought us to where the series begins, and Kate feels like Hal isn’t going to really be able to step back. Now we get to see why.”

When it comes to Season 3 Kate, Cahn says she is “a woman who thinks she isn’t ready for something even though she’s got the experience, competence, intelligence, and vision. But over time, she grows to understand that she can do this. She believes that she really can. And everybody who’s looking at her knows she can. Still, it gets pulled away.” 

Now on to Season 4. Cahn doesn’t spill all the secrets, but did share with Netflix Tudum, “I’m so excited about Season 4. It’s going to be a lot of fun. We get to the end of a season and I always think, ‘Well. there’s no way that we can do this again.’ And then we dig back into it, and it’s like, ‘Oh my God, we have to keep going.’”

While Russell and Sewell will obviously return for Season 4, fans are wondering about the rest of the cast. According to Cahn, Janney and her on-screen husband, Bradley Whitford, are back: “Working with Allison and Brad, watching them together again, and the off-the-charts foursome that is them with Keri and Rufus…it’s an insane bag of candy.” 

Janney’s role in Season 4 comes hot on the heels of her Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Along with Janney’s win, The Diplomat was also nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Drama Series, and Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series. Russell was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Whitford for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, and Sewell for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. 

The Diplomat Season 4 streams on Netflix starting October 15.

Some of The View’s most iconic television personalities will be returning for season 30 during Whoopi Goldberg’s brief break from the show. 

Executive Producer Brian Teta announced on the show’s Behind The Table podcast that viewers will get to enjoy some of the show’s past panelists again.

These include Sherri Shepherd, Lisa Ling, Star Jones, and Debbie Matenopoulos. Jones and Matenopoulos were part of the show’s original lineup in 1997 when Barbara Walters launched the show.

Star Jones is one of the television personalities filling in for Whoopi Goldberg on The View.

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Matenopoulos departed in 1999, and Jones left in 2006. Between 1999 and 2002, Ling co-hosted the show, and Shepherd served as a panelist from 2007 to 2014. Shepherd later had her own show, Sherri, which ran from 2022 to 2026.

“We’re going to lose you for a couple of days,” Teta shared on the podcast, explaining that Goldberg, 70, will be filming a Netflix movie called Women Like Us. The movie will be produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Colin Kaepernick is a guest on “The View” airing on Monday, September 14, 2026. “The View” airs Monday – Friday, 11am – 12 noon ET on ABC.

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Goldberg, who has hosted the show since 2007, rose to fame in the ‘80s with acclaimed movies like The Color Purple, Ghost, and Sister Act. She is one of only 22 EGOT winners and won an Emmy award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 2009 for her work on The View.

Viewers can watch the former co-hosts at the Hot Topics table over the following two weeks. They will appear on different days, with Jones and Ling appearing twice and Matenopoulos and Shepherd returning for one episode each. Joy Behar, who was also among the original 1997 panelists, will serve as moderator. 

The View airs weekdays on ABC.

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Martha Stewart has traveled just about everywhere. Her grandchildren have already visited all seven continents, her idea of an airplane snack involves homemade yogurt (and occasionally caviar and brioche) and when we previously asked her about her dream trip, she had a characteristically Martha answer: “The best place to go is the one you haven’t been to yet.”

So when Stewart names one country as her favorite, we’re all ears, with our fingers hovering over the “book now” button for her “very good thing” recommendations on where to stay and, more importantly, where to eat.

We may want to hold off on booking this one, though. The lifestyle icon revealed to PEOPLE that of all the destinations she’s visited around the world, Japan takes the top spot.

“Japan, by far,” Stewart told the outlet when asked about her favorite country to visit.

And naturally, food has a lot to do with it.

“I could probably eat a fish tartare every day,” Stewart said, adding that she would happily switch up the fish between fluke, flounder, tuna and hake, as long as it was ultra-fresh.

But here’s where things get very Martha: Despite loving Japan that much, she isn’t exactly planning a return trip.

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Why Martha Stewart Probably Won’t Return to Japan

It has nothing to do with Japan and everything to do with Stewart’s rather ambitious approach to seeing the world.

“I don’t travel back to places anymore,” she told PEOPLE in the same interview, explaining that there are simply too many destinations she still wants to experience to spend her time revisiting ones she’s already seen.

If that sounds familiar, it’s because Stewart told our Parade reporter essentially the same thing when we caught up with her at Kohler Food & Wine.

“We go somewhere new every time—we never duplicate,” she told us of traveling with her family. “That’s just not our style. We want to see everything we possibly can.”

At the time, Stewart was debating where the family should spend Thanksgiving. Rome was out because they’d already done it, while Barcelona and South America were still in contention.

Years earlier, she expressed a similar sentiment when talking to Condé Nast Traveler about her culinary travels around the globe. Asked whether there was a destination she continually returned to for the food, Stewart said she wasn’t that kind of traveler. Her favorite place, she explained, was somewhere she hadn’t visited yet.

Clearly, this is less of a vacation preference and more of a Martha Stewart travel rule.

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Japan Has Made Quite the Impression, Though

If any destination could tempt her to break it, Japan might have a shot.

Stewart’s appreciation for the country and its food goes back years. She’s previously recalled memorable meals there, including a vegetarian experience at the Miho Museum outside Kyoto, and has talked about navigating some of Japan’s notoriously difficult restaurant reservations.

Food also plays a major role in the way she travels in general. Stewart previously told Condé Nast Traveler that she plans many trips around restaurants because discovering local cuisine is one of the most exciting parts of being on vacation.

Still, apparently even phenomenal Japanese food isn’t enough to override the lure of somewhere new.

And at 85, Stewart certainly doesn’t appear interested in slowing down her quest to see as much of the world as possible. While discussing Japan with PEOPLE, she noted that Australia was on her upcoming itinerary—even if that particular trip technically broke her no-repeat rule.

After all, even Martha can make an exception every now and then.

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Whether you’re clearing out your kitchen, entryway, or bathroom, fall is a wonderful time to finally get your home organized. If you’re looking for a stylish and practical way to declutter your space, Walmart’s Ledroom Bathroom Storage Cabinet is an excellent option. It has a sleek, modern design that’s versatile enough to complement any room, and it’s now on sale for nearly $50 off. 

Originally $114, the four-door accent cabinet is currently marked down to $68 in green. There’s a blue version on sale for $76 as well. Both colors would blend beautifully with a range of decor, and come accented with silver knobs that open and close effortlessly. 

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At 11.8 inches deep, 23.6 inches wide, and 42.7 inches high, the cabinet has a “super cute,” slim design that’s made to fit easily into small spaces, including tight hallways, narrow entryways, and compact bathrooms and kitchens. The dual cupboards are generously sized, with each featuring two magnetic doors and a roomy shelf that can be adjusted to accommodate items of varying shapes and sizes. 

Featuring a total of four tiers, the multifunctional cabinet provides ample storage space for toiletries, towels, linens, snacks, appliances and more. Assembly is also hassle-free. It comes with a detailed instructional guide, clearly identified components, and all the necessary hardware, allowing for a quick and easy setup.  

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Declutter your home this spring, and snag this stylish and functional four-door storage cabinet that’s versatile enough to work even in limited spaces. Snag one for $68 before this limited-time flash deal ends at Walmart.

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Choosing a home security system is harder when you’re trying to decide whether you want professional help or prefer to handle everything yourself. ADT and Ring Alarm take different approaches, although the gap has narrowed: ADT now offers DIY equipment through ADT Blu, while Ring offers professional installation and 24/7 professional monitoring as paid options.

For homeowners comparing traditional protection with a flexible DIY system, the bigger question is whether you want to manage your security yourself or have professionals involved when an alarm goes off.

Quick answer: ADT is the stronger fit for homeowners who want professional installation and established 24/7 monitoring. Ring Alarm is better suited to people who want to install and manage their own system through the Ring app. Ring also offers professional monitoring, so the choice increasingly comes down to service model, installation and ecosystem rather than monitoring alone.

Need help deciding? ADT offers a free quote and consultation so you can discuss your home’s security needs with an ADT specialist. Get a free quote today.

Is ADT better than Ring for professional monitoring?

ADT has the advantage if your priority is a professionally installed system backed by dedicated monitoring. Ring also offers 24/7 professional monitoring, but it is an optional subscription attached to its DIY-oriented Ring Alarm platform. ADT’s Pro Monitoring plans are designed around professionally installed security systems and 24/7 monitoring.

ADT has spent more than 150 years in the security business and currently promotes 24/7 professional monitoring with trained monitoring professionals available when an alarm triggers. Its current Pro Monitoring plans include intrusion detection, app-based controls and additional services depending on the plan.

ADT also says its Alarm Messenger system allows customers to confirm or cancel alarm events by text. According to ADT monitoring data, the company says the system has prevented more than 10 million false dispatches.

That distinction is useful for a homeowner who doesn’t want to be the person responsible for deciding what to do every time a sensor activates.

ADT’s Jimmy Lin, vice president of product management, describes the company’s approach this way: “Security is ubiquitous.” His point is that protection needs to extend beyond the moments when someone is physically at home.

How does Ring Alarm compare with ADT?

Ring Alarm gives homeowners more control over installation, equipment and day-to-day management. Its system is designed for self-installation, with sensors connecting through the Ring app and a base station serving as the system’s hub. Professional monitoring is available through an eligible Ring Protect subscription.

Ring’s current Pro plan costs $19.99 per month and includes 24/7 professional monitoring, according to Ring. When an alarm is triggered, Ring says its monitoring team can request emergency assistance after contacting emergency contacts and determining that help is needed.

Ring also offers a Virtual Security Guard plan with live video monitoring and active threat deterrence. That makes Ring less strictly “DIY” than it was historically.

The difference is that Ring lets you build the system around its broader connected-device ecosystem. Doorbells, cameras and alarm components can be managed through Ring’s platform, giving homeowners a relatively straightforward way to expand their setup.

ADT vs. Ring: Installation and Setup

Feature

ADT

Ring Alarm

DIY installation

Available through ADT Blu

Yes

Professional installation

Yes

Available for eligible devices

Professional monitoring

Yes

Yes, with eligible subscription

Mobile app

ADT+

Ring app

Smart-home integration

Yes

Yes

For a homeowner who wants someone else to handle system placement and setup, ADT’s professional installation is the more direct route. ADT says its technicians can customize a smart security system and install it in the home.

Ring is designed to be installed by the homeowner, although professional installation is also available for eligible products. Ring currently lists professional installation starting at $129.99 per device, with actual pricing varying by installation.

That makes Ring attractive to technically comfortable homeowners who want to avoid a traditional installation process. It also gives Ring customers an escape hatch if a DIY setup becomes more complicated than expected.

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Which is better for homeowners who want less responsibility?

ADT has the clearer advantage for homeowners who want security to be a managed service rather than another household technology project. Professional installation removes much of the setup burden, while professional monitoring provides another layer of response when the homeowner is unavailable.

That can be especially useful when you’re traveling, at work or asleep when an alarm activates.

Ring makes more sense for homeowners who want direct control. You can install the equipment yourself, manage settings through the app and decide whether to use professional monitoring or self-monitor the system. Ring also supports cellular backup on compatible alarm configurations when the home’s internet connection fails.

The trade-off is responsibility. With a self-installed system, the homeowner has to think about sensor placement, connectivity, batteries and whether the equipment is configured correctly.

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Is ADT worth it compared with Ring?

The answer depends largely on how much responsibility you want to keep.

Choose ADT if you want:

• Professional installation
• 24/7 professional monitoring
• A security provider that can help customize the system
• A more service-oriented approach to home security

Choose Ring if you want:

• DIY installation
• Greater control over equipment and setup
• A security system integrated with Ring cameras and doorbells
• The option to add professional monitoring later

Neither approach is automatically right for every house. A homeowner comfortable installing sensors and troubleshooting connected devices may prefer Ring’s flexibility. Someone who wants the system professionally configured and monitored may find ADT’s service model more appealing.

And there is now less separation between the two than there once was. ADT offers DIY security through ADT Blu, while Ring offers professional installation and 24/7 professional monitoring.

What should you choose: ADT or Ring?

If your main question is “Is ADT better than Ring?” the practical answer is ADT is the stronger choice for homeowners prioritizing professional installation and a managed security service, while Ring is the better fit for homeowners who prioritize DIY control and flexibility.

Before choosing, consider who will install the system, who will respond when an alarm triggers and how much responsibility you want to handle yourself.

If professional setup and monitoring are high on your list, ADT offers a free consultation and quote. An ADT specialist can review your home’s security needs and discuss available system options before you commit.