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The Voice returns for its 30th season ton NBC on Monday, Sept. 21 with a three-night premiere event that continues on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and Wednesday, Sept. 23 with a new combination of coaches.

Returning to the big red swivel chairs are fan favorites Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine, and joining for the first time are hip-hop, jazz and gospel legend Queen Latifah and country star Riley Green. The four coaches will start picking their teams from Blind Auditions next week.

Queen Latifah and Riley Green aren’t the only new elements to the singing competition series this season. Additional updates to the format reenergizing the competition include: 

Blind Auditions: An all-new “First In Button” gives the coach who turns first on a multi-chair turn the opportunity to claim an artist before the artist’s final decision. This button can only be used once.  

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Cut Week: The biggest elimination in Voice history takes place when each coach sends two artists straight through to the Live Shows, while five more battle for one remaining spot on their team. Once the Top 12 is set, America votes one final additional artist into the Lives, solidifying the Top 13.   

Live Shows: The fan-favorite live shows are back with six weeks of live performances and special guest appearances. Live Show “Theme Week” episodes include Dolly Parton Tribute Week, Y2K and TikTok.

This phase of the competition is also newly enhanced with the following viewer-friendly options:

Simulcast Viewing: For the first time ever, live shows will be simulcast on NBC and Peacock in all time zones. 

Brand New Voting Methods: Fans will be in control when they vote on their favorites during six weeks of Lives. Viewers can now vote through SMS or TikTok; and results will be announced the same night.

As previously announced, a first-of-its-kind partnership between Live Nation Studios, The Governors Ball Music Festival and The Voice will award the Season 30 winner with a performance slot on the Governors Ball 2027 main stage.

In addition, TikTok teams up with The Voice for a multifaceted season-long partnership. This venture will include embedding high-profile creators into the show for unprecedented BTS access, TikTok live companion pre- and post-show broadcasts, and tracking on-platform sharing, with a TikTok reward for the most-shared artist at the end of the season. A dedicated TikTok-themed episode will also air during the thrilling live show run. 

The Voice also joins forces with female-founded and led media and entertainment juggernaut, Betches. Tailor-made for season 30, Betches will leverage its distinct tone to connect social audiences to the show through fresh content and editorial coverage. Their creators also team up with this season’s coaches, keeping audiences engaged beyond the screen.

The Voice Season 30 premieres Monday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Streams next day on Peacock.

Next, The Voice Adds Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Superstar as New Coach for Season 30

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Fall is the perfect time to snuggle up on the couch and have a movie night or enjoy a good book. However, it’s seemingly impossible to fully relax with overhead light beating down on you. If you want to create the ideal setting for cozy nights in, you’ll need softer lighting. Table lamps provide that warm, comforting glow, transforming your living room into a cozy sanctuary. 

Walmart carries a ton of budget-friendly and chic lamps, and this Lieberwell Rechargeable Scalloped Crystal Table Lamp is one of our favorite finds. Not only does it offer various settings to create just the right ambiance, but it also doubles as a piece of decor that’ll gorgeously accent your space. There’s no better time than right now to snag it because it’s on sale for just $17, marked down from $19. 

Lieberwell Rechargeable Scalloped Crystal Table Lamp, $17 (was $19) at Walmart

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Featuring a flared lampshade, this lamp nails the old-money aesthetic. Flaring out toward the bottom, the lampshade has an elegant silhouette with vintage-inspired charm. It’s ribbed with rounded vertical lines, giving it some texture, depth, and dimension. 

The lampshade is made of crystal and adorned with a scalloped trim at the bottom, adding some playful energy. Delivering a touch of luxury, the rest of the lamp has a sleek gold finish. The domed base is heavy-duty, keeping the lamp stable and preventing it from tipping over. 

Between the silhouette, materials, and accents, this lamp seamlessly blends whimsy with quiet luxury. It’s reminiscent of decor you might find in a five-star hotel or Parisian cafe. Placed on your dining table, nightstand, desk, or console, it’ll instantly elevate your space while providing ambient lighting. 

This lamp has a touch-control design so you can adjust the settings and power it on and off without hassle. The base is fitted with a switch that controls the brightness and temperature. By holding down the switch, you can dim the light. If you tap it, the light switches between warm, white, and natural light depending on your preference.

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For convenience, this lamp has a rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for tangled up, unsightly cords. All you have to do is plug it into a USB-C outlet to charge it up. On a full charge, the light stays on for up to eight hours. Thanks to its cordless design, you can easily move this lamp from room to room to meet all your lighting needs. 

If you’re in an area that tends to experience storms and unpredictable weather, this lamp could come to be incredibly handy. During power outages, it’ll light up your space while allowing you to move around the house hands-free. 

Customers loved everything about this lamp, from its chic appearance to the light it emits. Several reviewers raved that they’re “so cute.” One shopper noted that it “provides just enough light and stays charged for a long time.” A second person said that it’s the “perfect size” and appreciated that there wasn’t an ugly cord. 

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Whether you want to bring old-money charm into your home or need a cozy lighting solution, the Lieberwell Rechargeable Scalloped Crystal Table Lamp is definitely worth checking out. Be sure to snag it while it’s still on sale for just $17 at Walmart! 

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After over a year of casting rumors, Meryl Streep has officially been cast as the voice of Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia adaptation, The Magician’s Nephew. Set to release in theaters on February 12, 2027, the casting of Narnia’s lion protagonist was announced today by Empire.

“I wanted someone who was profound but not pretentious, who had gravitas but not morose self-seriousness,” Gerwig said to Empire. “Someone who could communicate depth and pathos as well as joy and delight. I wanted someone who was older than 70, so there was a wisdom of experience, but who also had the capacity of fresh wonder, like a child. And also to be one of the greatest actors to ever do it. That list is not a long one.”

This isn’t the first time Gerwig has collaborated with Streep. When Gerwig first started working on Little Women, she recalled in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Streep “just [told her] that she was going to be in it.”

“Because she loves the book and she told me … ‘I’ll be Aunt March,’” Gerwig said. “She said, ‘Write me some good lines.’ I was like, ‘I will.’”

Streep’s Narnia casting announcement has been met with mixed reviews on social media. Some fans have supported the casting decision, while others are confused by it.

“Curious to see how they’re gonna make Aslan voiced by a woman sound half decent,” one user retorted on a post from Empire.

“I thought because she had done a good job with Little Women she would be better, but changing the whole idea of Aslan is not correct,” another said. “He is the main character, he is the message, changing him is changing everything.”

“It’s so funny opening this and seeing grown men upset,” one user said. “It’s a kids film about a lion that lives in a wardrobe.”

In Empire’s world-exclusive Narnia issue, they went on set with cast members like Daniel Craig and Emma Mackey, “witnessing first-hand the unexpected reference points, cultural resonances, and expansive world-building [Gerwig is] incorporating into her most ambitious film yet.”

The new edition will feature photos from the upcoming film, revealing Aslan’s new heterochromic eyes and a visage that nods to creative inspirations like David Bowie. Check out the Instagram post here:

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Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis crashed at home after a highly emotional first night of performing on season 35 of Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday, September 16. In a social media video posted the next day, De Laurentiis admitted she was physically and emotionally spent after weeks of working up to her dancing debut with her pro partner, Alan Bersten, and feeling her nerves take over.

That was one of the two main reasons the Food Network star says she broke down in tears after they completed their dance and made it through to the next week.

“Last night was a crazy, crazy whirlwind,” De Laurentiis began her video. “After sleeping for about 10 hours, I feel so much better. I think yesterday and all of the weeks leading up to yesterday on Dancing with the Stars was nuts.”

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“I think, you know, this show is about learning to dance,” she continued, “but man, it’s also about learning about yourself and all the walls we put up and all of the self-doubt, and you have to face your own demons a little bit, and it’s interesting, and it’s tough.”

De Laurentiis, 56, said that dealing with anxiety about her age and abilities, as well as thinking about her daughter Jade, who just started her freshman year of college and urged her to do the show, are “probably the two reasons I lost it after my dance.”

“I tried all day to keep that stuff in,” she told her followers. “And Alan kept saying to me, ‘Just go to your trailer and cry!’ And I’m like, ‘I wish it was just something I could do on demand, but it isn’t. And I think I felt too much pressure, and also, you know, we were in hair and makeup at 8 a.m. so I’m not gonna go cry, and then all my makeup goes away, and then there are so many things to think about.”

The former Giada at Home star said she felt “so happy” that she pulled off her first dance, especially with a broken toe, confessing that she wondered at times “how I’d make it to this day.”

Shortly after the live show, De Laurentiis explained to Us Weekly that she was triggered abit by watching so many “beautiful young girls,” on the dance floor, noting, “It’s just a weird feeling that you get, and I think it overtook me. I felt like a volcano exploded, and I was trying desperately to hold it in.”

Fifty-two years ago, country legend Billy Swan wrote “I Can Help”—a song that has endured for decades as a staple of the genre.

Released in July 1974 as the lead single and title track from his debut studio album, “I Can Help” became a major crossover hit. Upon its release, the song entered both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Singles chart, peaking at No. 1 on both tallies by November 1974. In total, the song spent 18 weeks on the Hot 100 and 16 on the Country chart.

Aside from its undeniable chart dominance, “I Can Help” also experienced significant commercial triumph. On December 2, 1974, the single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies in the U.S. alone. It has since exceeded 5 million copies sold globally.

Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge and Billy Swan performing at the Victoria Apollo, London in 1976.

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Creating “I Can Help”

Despite being continuously recognized as a country masterpiece, “I Can Help” was written in just 20 minutes. Swan penned the track in the closet of his Nashville apartment. The tiny space was converted into a “music room” by his wife, holding a selection of gear including a Farfisa electric organ, an amplifier and a Rhythm Master drum machine.

The single tells the story of a narrator offering unconditional love and support to his partner. The track serves as a quintessential love song exploring themes of companionship and devotion. When paired with its seamless blend of rockabilly, country-twang and breezy pop elements, “I Can Help” was transformed into a one-of-a-kind anthem, capturing the hearts of millions with lines like “If you got a problem, don’t care what it is / You need a hand, I can assure you this / I can help / I got two strong arms, I can help / It would sure do me good to do you good.”

Even over five decades since its arrival, “I Can Help” remains a deeply resonant staple of country music. The song maintains its popularity on Spotify, racking up over 38 million streams and bridging the gap between generations in the digital era.

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Indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie has announced its latest string of tour dates in support of its latest studio album.

The Washington rockers, which consist of frontman Benjamin Gibbard, bassist Nicholas Harmer, drummer Jason McGerr, guitarist Dave Depper, and keyboardist and guitarist Zac Rae, shared tour dates across North America, beginning in early 2027.

Kicking off in Honolulu on Jan. 19, 2027, the “Soul Meets Body” hitmakers will tour extensively across the U.S. and Canada through spring, stopping in major cities and performing at iconic venues that include two nights at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Mass., on Apr. 7 and 8, 2027, and one night at the famed Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Apr. 13.

An exclusive artist presale begins Wednesday, Sept 23rd at 10am local time, with a local presale kicking off on Thursday, Sept 24th at 10am local time. General public tickets will be available on Friday, Sept 25th at 10am local time. Full details, including the complete list of tour dates and presale sign-up links, can be accessed via the band’s official website.

In addition to the tour announcement, the band behind the certified platinum hit song “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” shared a music video for the latest single “Stone Over Water,” taken off its eleventh studio album, I Built You A Tower.

The video was directed and created by musician and animator Sean Solomon, who explained that he normally only animates music videos for his own songs, and noted that he found “Stone Over Water” to be “incredibly personal.”

“I think everyone can relate to the little man in the video having a bad day. But I wanted the video to ultimately have a positive message even though it’s sad,” Solomon said in a press release. “Everyone is going through something, and sometimes helping others can be a way to get out of our own heads and remember we’re not alone.”

Death Cab for Cutie is currently on the road in the United Kingdom and Europe, before heading to Asia and Australia later this year.

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Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess cruise ship will be skipping its planned visit to Nawiliwili (Kauai) that was originally scheduled to take place next Tuesday. It was a part of a 16-night Hawaiian Islands cruise roundtrip from San Francisco. Instead, guests will stay an additional night at port in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii. The cruise ship, which holds over 3000 passengers, embarked from the Bay Area on Thursday.

Guests received a notification saying that “due to the impact of Hurricane Lowell on the island of Kauai, Ruby Princess will no longer call to Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii on Tuesday, September 22. Instead, the call to Honolulu, Hawaii has been extended to an overnight call now arriving on Tuesday, September 22 and departing Wednesday, September 23 as scheduled.”

The original plan was to port at Nawiliwili from 8 am to 5 pm, making it the ship’s first stop. The Ruby Princess was originally scheduled to arrive in Honolulu at 7 a.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 23. Now, with the estimated time of arrival at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, it gives guests almost 40 hours in the city.

The cruise line also confirmed that shore excursions booked through Princess Cruises will be automatically canceled and refunded to the original form of payment. At this time, no additional stops have been impacted.

A view of Ruby Princess Cruise Ship in San Francisco, California, United States on December 17, 2025.

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The change is due to the impact Hurricane Lowell has had on Kauai following the storm’s passage to the island last Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The storm peaked at Category 5 but weakened to Category 2 as it passed the islands. According to local news organization Kaua’i Now, the hurricane knocked out power to more than 91% of the island. As of Wednesday, over 30,000 residents still don’t have access to power. This is the first hurricane to directly impact Kauai since 1992.

“We were pleased that some restoration could be made today, but unfortunately the majority of our members remain without power,” said Brad Rockwell, the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s COO. “Our efforts [over] the next two days will focus on completing these transmission system repairs. If all goes well, we can complete that work and shift to repairing distribution circuits by the end of this week, if not earlier.”

Satellite view shows Hurricane Lowell churning in the Central Pacific south of Hawaii’s Big Island, with a distinct eye and major hurricane strength. The storm’s northward trajectory placed the northern island of Kauai at risk of destructive winds, flooding rains, and hazardous surf.

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In the Eastern Pacific Ocean, hurricane season usually takes place between mid-May and the end of November. It’s not common for hurricanes to impact cruise ship schedules. The impact of Hurricane Lala in August canceled port visits and required itinerary adjustments for the Pride of America and Norwegian Spirit ships while the Port of Honolulu was closed. As for the Atlantic Ocean, a hurricane has not been reported since June.

The Ruby Princess is owned by Princess Cruises and has 900 balconies and countless food and entertainment options for all ages to enjoy. Guests embarked on the 16-day round trip from San Francisco to Honolulu left the port on Thursday afternoon at around 3 p.m. PT.

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The best rain jackets are the ones you can fold into a tote or suitcase, forget about, and feel relieved to have when the sky opens up. The Columbia Pardon My Hooded Jacket fits the bill, and it’s currently just $50 at Nordstrom Rack, half off its $100 value. It comes in dark stone, collegiate navy, iron, poppy red, and black, with sizes ranging from extra small through XXL.

The jacket is made from 100% nylon Taslan fabric, which uses air-textured yarn to create a softer, more fabric-like texture. It features a drawcord at the waist to cinch the shape if you don’t want it hanging loosely, and the hood can be tucked away once the rain stops. It’s also quick-drying, packable, machine-washable, and dryer-safe.

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Columbia didn’t overlook the little details, either. Its design includes a snap storm flap that covers the zipper, while the adjustable cuffs help keep water from sneaking in around the wrists. The longer hem offers more coverage whether you’re walking or sitting through an outdoor event, and the two snap-flap pockets offer an easy place to keep keys and other small items within reach.

One reviewer said it’s “lightweight, comfortable, and keeps me completely dry even during heavy rain,” adding that it doesn’t feel bulky. And another shopper, who bought it for a cruise, said, “It is the perfect weight and length,” and appreciated being able to layer underneath it. 

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Columbia rain jackets can cost $70 to more than $100 at other retailers, making this $50 option one of the more affordable choices. It works for rainy commutes, weekend trips, and outdoor fall plans, with enough roominess for a sweatshirt once temps really drop. As a bonus, instead of being packed away after the first chilly week, it can stay in rotation throughout the season. 

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Conan O’Brien is set to visit Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show next Tuesday, Sept. 22, marking his second appearance on the late-night program since he ended his stint as host of the show in 2010.

Additional guests that day include Brandon Flowers and Lauren Lapkus. The Tonight Show typically invites two to three guests, followed by a stand-up comedian or musical performance.

The 63-year-old comedian hosted Late Night with Conan O’Brien (now called Late Night with Seth Meyers) from 1993 to 2009 before succeeding Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show that June. His tenure lasted just seven months, ending with his final episode on Jan. 22, 2010. He went on to host Conan on TBS for nearly 11 years. Fallon, who replaced O’Brien on Late Night, ultimately took over The Tonight Show himself in 2014.

“I think what you’ve done with the show is beautiful,” O’Brien told Fallon when he was last a guest on The Tonight Show in April 2024. “You made it your own. You’ve done so much great quality work. And I couldn’t be happier for you.”

Conan O’Brien posing backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 9, 2024.

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Throughout his decades-long career, O’Brien has hosted multiple talk shows, including Late Night, The Tonight Show and his own titled Conan. Before his hosting career, O’Brien was a writer for Saturday Night Live from 1988 to 1991, and The Simpsons from 1991 to 1993. Since 2018, he has also hosted the podcast series Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend and started a travel show called Conan O’Brien Must Go on HBO Max in 2024.

O’Brien grew up in Boston and attended Harvard University to study history and literature. While in college, he was the president of the college’s humor publication, The Harvard Lampoon. After writing for several comedy shows in Los Angeles, he joined the writing staff of SNL. Lorne Michaels then hired O’Brien to replace Leno on Late Night in 1993. During his first season, the show garnered a lot of negative reviews and threats of cancellation, but the show eventually developed and became highly regarded, earning a Primetime Emmy Award in 2007. He hosted Late Night for 16 years and is still the longest-serving host in the history of the franchise.

In 2009, O’Brien hosted The Tonight Show, but only for seven months due to highly publicized network politics that prompted a host change in 2010. NBC gave Leno an 11:35 p.m. prime-time show, pushing O’Brien’s Tonight Show to 12:05 a.m. O’Brien released a public statement stating he would not participate in the “destruction” of the franchise. The network and O’Brien never reached an agreement to switch back to the original time slot, but the talk show host was able to receive a $45 million settlement package that was divided between himself and his staff.

But that didn’t stop O’Brien from having a successful career throughout the 2010s and beyond. Since then, he has hosted multiple award shows such as the Emmy Awards and the Academy Awards, made speeches at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and gone on many successful stand-up tours across the country. O’Brien is set to host the Oscars for the third year in a row in March 2027.

“I have had to pivot like this so many times, that I’ve come to really love pivoting,” O’Brien famously said during his commencement speech he made to Harvard’s Class of 2026.

Conan O’Brien at the ceremony honoring Greg Daniels with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on September 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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O’Brien’s return to The Tonight Show will air on NBC at 11:35 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The talk show is filmed in front of a live audience every weekday in Studio 6B at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan.

Upcoming celebrity guests prior to O’Brien’s episode include Tom Holland, Lili Reinhart, Suki Waterhouse, Sandra Bullock, Mike D, Queen Latifah, Dave Franco and Ethan Simmons-Patterson. The Tonight Show airs every weekday on NBC and clips are posted to YouTube and Instagram immediately after. Full episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock.

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Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky kept their journey into parenthood almost entirely private. Now, fans are finally learning more about the newest member of their family, including her name.

The couple’s first child is a baby girl named Rose Bean Polansky, according to a birth certificate TMZ obtained and reported on Thursday, September 17. Gaga, 40, and Polansky, 42, had kept their daughter’s name, sex, and birth date out of the public eye after news broke earlier this month that they had become parents.

What Did Lady Gaga Name Her Baby?

The couple named their daughter Rose Bean Polansky. Sources close to the couple also confirmed the name to People.

Page Six first reported the news on September 11, when the outlet confirmed the couple had welcomed their first child after the family of three was spotted together in Northern California, marking the first sighting of its kind. Gaga was later photographed carrying the infant close to her chest during a separate outing with Polansky and a friend, also in Northern California.

When Was Lady Gaga’s Daughter Born?

Rose was born on June 9 at 11:19 p.m. at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to a birth certificate TMZ obtained.

The outlet reported that Dr. Robert Katz delivered the baby. Katz also helped Ciara and Russell Wilson welcome their daughter Sienna.

What Does Rose Bean Polansky’s Name Mean?

There appears to be a musical story behind the name. A source told People that Rose was inspired by Gaga’s connection to “La Vie En Rose,” which she performed in the 2018 film A Star Is Born. The Oscar winner also has a rose tattoo running down her spine alongside the words “la vie en rose”, per Paper magazine.

The insider said Rose’s middle name, Bean, likely honors singer and activist Carl Bean, whose work inspired Gaga’s Born This Way. The couple has not personally explained their daughter’s name.

What Has Lady Gaga Said About Becoming a Mom?

Gaga had been thinking about motherhood long before Rose arrived. Speaking to The New York Times in March 2025, the “Abracadabra” singer said, “I’m excited to be a mom. I used to have a lot of apprehension about it.”

She explained that one priority stood above everything else: “The thing that’s the most important to me is to not force my children to live a life that they are not choosing.”

Gaga also acknowledged the balancing act ahead, saying, “I’m also kind of at war with myself sometimes as I get ready to, hopefully, become a mom soon.”

For now, looks like the Grammy winner is enjoying her time away from the spotlight with Rose and Polansky — soaking in the sweet bliss of motherhood.

Gaga and Polansky’s representatives have not publicly commented on their daughter’s name or sex.

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Diamond stud earrings are an essential for any jewelry collection. They’re not only timeless, but you can wear them with anything in your closet, which makes them a great buy. But, it’s not always easy to find a real diamond pair that won’t break the bank.

These stunning Peace Jewelers 14K Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Stud Earrings are an exception. They’re on sale for just $150 right now at ShopHQ, down from $295. 

Peace Jewelers 14K Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Stud Earrings, $150 (were $295) at ShopHQ

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This sale knocks 49% off their original $250 price tag. Less than 50 pairs are currently left in stock, so act fast if you want to snag them. They may be lab-grown diamond earrings, but these gorgeous studs are just as sparkly and luxe-looking as natural diamonds. 

You can snag these round .25-carat diamond studs in 14-karat white gold, which is finished with rhodium plating for an extra pop of brightness. They were available in yellow gold, but that colorway has already sold out. In addition to their brilliant cut, the diamonds have color and clarity grades that indicate they’re near colorless, high quality, and have plenty of sparkle. They also have minimal visible imperfections that are difficult to spot with the naked eye.

At 0.17 inches long and wide, and 0.13 inches tall, they are small studs that are perfect to wear every day, and they’re secured with butterfly backs to keep them in place. The size of the studs also makes them perfect for gifts for all ages, which shoppers raved about in numerous five-star reviews. “This is an absolute perfect size for any ear piercing location,” one buyer wrote. “The diamonds have a lot of sparkle and shine!” 

Another added that they’re the “perfect gift for a special little girl.” Others echoed the sparkle sentiment and called the earrings “beautiful,” “brilliant,” and “a great value.” The studs have an understated elegance, but an eye-catching sparkle that will make them the staple earrings you’ll want to wear every day. 

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Blue Bell fans, it’s happening—one of the brand’s most sought-after ice cream flavors is finally making a comeback.

The cult-favorite creamery has been on a hot streak with its new limited-time flavors, launching Chocolate Lava Cake and Black Raspberry Fudge flavors earlier this summer and debuting an all-new White Chocolate Mocha ice cream just last week. Now, it’s continuing that streak by bringing back a favorite from the vault.

On Thursday, Blue Bell announced the return of its fan-favorite Cookies ‘n Cream Cone Ice Cream—but there’s a catch (well, technically two).

Blue Bell Brings Back Pint-Sized Cookies ‘n Cream Cone Ice Cream Flavor for a Limited Time

Blue Bell’s original take on the classic cookies ‘n cream ice cream was inspired by its since-discontinued lunchtime favorite, the Cookies ’n Cream Cone, which had a strong run from 1997 to 2015. It’s made with creamy vanilla ice cream combined with chocolate crème-filled cookie crumbles, a chocolate fudge swirl and chocolate cone pieces dipped in a dark chocolate-flavored coating, according to an official description.

Related: Blue Bell Drops ‘Extra Delicious’ New Ice Cream Flavor That Combines 3 Desserts in One

The returning ice cream flavor initially debuted in 2021 and has made multiple comebacks since, always as a limited-time offer, and that’s not changing this time around no matter how much fans beg (at least not at the moment).

“I was losing hope but today I have won,” one follower joked in response to the creamery’s Sept. 17 Instagram post. “Side eyeing ‘limited time’ but we’ll deal with that later because I’m celebrating right now.”

“Why is this not a constant!” another demanded to know. “It’s the best flavor ever made and we hardly ever get it.”

“Omg this is my favorite and I’ve been looking for it!!!!!” one more cheered. “Bring it back in the half gallon too please.”

And that brings us to the second stipulation: Blue Bell announced that the flavor will only return in pint-sized cartons, not in the larger half-gallon sizes (bittersweet, truly).

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Thankfully, it doesn’t appear to be exclusive to any one store, so those fans looking to stock up while they still can should expect to find it on shelves at all regular retailers now, if not in the coming weeks, for a limited time (prices may vary). To find it near you, refer to the official Blue Bell product locator.

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Martha Reeves is mourning the loss of one of the women whose voice helped create the unmistakable sound of Martha and the Vandellas.

Rosalind Ashford-Holmes, an original member of the legendary Motown group, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Redford, Mich., of natural causes, according to the Detroit Free Press. She was 83.

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rosalind Ashford,” Reeves said in a statement to the outlet. “Rosalind played an important part in the early days of Martha and the Vandellas.”

Reeves, who was dubbed “The Queen of Motown” by the Recording Academy went on to reflect on the musical legacy she and Ashford-Holmes created together.

“Her voice will forever be with us through our great recordings together, and she will be missed, but never forgotten,” Reeves said. “Our Motown family has just gotten a little smaller. My heart is heavy.”

Born in Detroit on Sept. 2, 1943, Ashford-Holmes had celebrated her 83rd birthday just two weeks before her death.

Ashford-Holmes began singing as a child and participated in church choirs and school vocal groups before joining the Del-Phis in the late 1950s. The group eventually included Reeves and evolved into the act that would become Martha and the Vandellas.

Before finding fame in their own right, Ashford-Holmes and her future Vandellas bandmates provided backing vocals for other Motown artists, including Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells.

With Reeves out front, Ashford-Holmes’ high soprano became part of the sound behind a remarkable run of hits, including “(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave,” “Dancing in the Street,” “Nowhere to Run” and “Jimmy Mack.”

Martha and the Vandellas ultimately logged 24 R&B hits and became one of Motown’s most successful touring acts. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

Ashford-Holmes remained with the Vandellas through most of the group’s biggest years before departing near the end of the 1960s. She later reunited with fellow original Vandella Annette Beard for performances as the Original Vandellas.

Reeves and Ashford-Holmes had experienced tension in the decades following their Motown years, but multiple sources told the Free Press that the two women had recently reconciled.

Following her years in the Motown spotlight, Ashford-Holmes enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, her son Damon Holmes told the newspaper.

She is survived by Holmes, four grandchildren and a daughter-in-law. Funeral arrangements are pending in Detroit.

Ashford-Holmes’ death leaves behind recordings that have endured for more than six decades, and, as Reeves put it in her farewell to her former bandmate, a voice that “will forever be with us.”

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You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. But we still love you — Especially after news broke earlier this summer that a sequel movie could be coming, with Jim Carrey and director Ron Howard returning.

Months later, the infamous Christmas character is back in the headlines thanks to a clever new brand partnership.

On Thursday, September 17, Gain announced its first-ever collaboration with The Grinch, transforming the character best known for “stink, stank, stunk” into the inspiration behind a spread of limited-edition holiday scents. And it’s all available starting today.

The Gain x Grinch Collection introduces two seasonal fragrances: Grinchmas Cheer (fresh pine and sparkling mint) and Who-ville Sugar Sparkle (vanilla, sweet shortcake and warm amber), available across select Gain detergents, Flings and scent booster beads starting at $5.

Key products from the collection include:

• Gain x Grinch Liquid Laundry Detergent in Grinchmas Cheer, starting at $5 for 39 oz., available at mass retailers in stores and online
• Gain x Grinch Scent Booster Beads in both scents, starting at $5 for 5.7 oz., available at mass retailers in stores and online
• Gain x Grinch Detergent Flings in Grinchmas Cheer, starting at $16 for 60 count, available online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com

Last year, consumers shopped Gain’s Scent of Oz collection inspired by the hit movie Wicked, and this year’s partnership aims to build on that momentum.

New Details About a Second ‘Grinch’

Looking ahead to the holiday season, fans are certainly getting excited to read and watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas — all iterations included. And after years of rumors, a sequel to the 2000 live-action film is officially in development from Universal and Imagine Entertainment.

Fun fact about the original: Carrey, 64, once admitted to Vulture that he nearly quit on the first day of production due to the difficult eight-hour makeup process, but he endured it thanks to the help of a man who trained CIA agents to withstand torture. This is one aspect Carrey said he would want changed.

Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson have been through a lot together over the past nearly 20 years, and somehow, their friendship keeps finding its way back to Buffalo.

The two former NFL stars first became friends as teammates with the Buffalo Bills in 2007. Lynch was the team’s first-round draft pick that year and would go on to become a Seahawks star and later play for the Raiders, while Jackson went from an overlooked Division III running back to one of the most beloved players in Bills history. But somewhere along the way, the two became much more than teammates.

They became like brothers.

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Lynch eventually left Buffalo for Seattle in 2010, but that wasn’t the end of the friendship. When Jackson signed with the Seahawks in 2015 after spending nine seasons with the Bills, he reunited with Lynch in Seattle. Jackson later recalled how Lynch helped him adjust to his new life, even giving him a car and helping him navigate his move across the country. Jackson described their relationship as being like brothers.

Now, nearly 20 years after they first met, the two are back together in Buffalo for an entirely different chapter.

The Bills are beginning a new era at their brand-new Highmark Stadium, and Lynch and Jackson got a firsthand look at the new home ahead of tonight’s Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions Thursday Night Football game.

But naturally, a Lynch and Jackson reunion was never going to feel like a quiet stadium tour.

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The pair hilariously explored the new stadium for Lynch’s Amazon Prime series N Yo City, and the player known as “Beast Mode” star revealed something fans might not expect: He’s actually afraid of heights.

Watching Lynch navigate the stadium with Jackson adds an entirely different layer to the reunion. These aren’t two players simply revisiting the place where they once played. They’re two longtime friends who have watched their careers, cities and lives change while somehow maintaining the connection they formed as young teammates.

That’s what makes their return to Buffalo feel bigger than football.

The stadium may be new, but the friendship isn’t. Nearly two decades after Lynch and Jackson first met, they’ve gone from teammates in Buffalo to friends in Seattle and, now, back to Buffalo together again.

Tonight’s Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills Thursday Night Football game will give fans plenty to talk about on the field. But Lynch and Jackson’s reunion is a reminder that sometimes the best part of sports is what stays with you long after the game is over.

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Pop star Zara Larsson just found out that the Trump administration used her hit song ‘Midnight Sun’ as the background track on a pro-ICE, anti-immigration TikTok video. And like a growing list of musicians who did not consent to the White House using their songs, Larsson has some pretty strong words for the president.

The official White House TikTok account posted a clip on Wednesday night featuring ICE arrests set to Larsson’s catchy summertime tune. But that’s not all. The post also included a caption that co-opted her “Never ending midnight sun” lyrics, changing the words to “Never ending deportations.”

Larsson’s fans immediately expressed their outrage, commenting, “Y’all are deplorable”, “Zara is going to be so p***ed,” and Oh Zara’s gonna haaateeee this.” Yes, Zara did hate this. And the Swedish singer/songwriter made her own TikTok video, clapping back at Trump’s White House.

Shortly after the administration posted its clip, Larsson shared a video, starting off by making the “L” (loser) sign on her forehead and saying, “I don’t even know what to say. I saw some comments; I got tagged in this obviously.”

She continued, explaining, “You know what, I’m just sad. I’m just really sad. That just really makes me sad to see that. Genuinely, like my heart’s heavy. Because I wish I could speak to whoever made this video; I wish I could talk to you. And I wish I could help you remember that you and I, we aren’t that different at all. And we’re not that different from the people in this video either.”

The ‘Lush Life’ singer added, “The biggest difference between us is that we were dealt a different hand in life. I consider myself so lucky with the life that I’ve been dealt. The fact that I was born in Sweden, that I have health care, that I’ve had an education. I’ve had all these opportunities just sort of laid out in front of me. I can travel. I get to do all of these amazing things. That’s luck. And there are people out there who are not that lucky.”

Larsson’s critical words for the White House didn’t end there. She went on to say, “And they want to have a better life for their families or for themselves and their children. And I just don’t understand how it could be the worst thing in the world to be an undocumented immigrant. If you want to talk about politics and immigration politics, fine. But that’s really not what this is. This video is so dehumanizing. These people in this video, they’re real people.”

When it comes to using this particular song, Larsson points out, “I don’t understand why you would do this video…especially to this song, which is about feeling connected to nature and feeling connected to the universe, and to people essentially. And this just creates this massive divide between people. I just don’t get it.”

The Grammy-nominated performer is just one in a long list of performers who have condemned the Trump administration’s unauthorized use of their music, including Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Noah Kahan, Tom Petty, Pharrell Williams, and Katy Perry.

As of now, the White House has not removed Larsson’s song from the TikTok video.

The Great British Baking Show is officially heading back to Netflix, and fans won’t have to wait much longer for a new group of bakers to enter the famous white tent.

According to the show’s official website, the beloved baking competition will return in the U.S. on Friday, Sept. 25. New episodes will arrive on Netflix every Friday throughout the season.

The series will premiere a few days earlier in the U.K., where it is known as The Great British Bake Off. The new season begins there on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

This year’s competition also marks a major change at the judges’ table. Nigella Lawson will make her debut alongside returning judge Paul Hollywood, while Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding are back as hosts.

A trailer released Sept. 16 offered the first look at Lawson in the tent and teased the new group of amateur bakers tackling the show’s familiar Signature, Technical and Showstopper challenges. The preview also showed some unexpected moments, including visits from the bakers’ family members.

“You’ve got to shine like you’ve never shined before,” Hammond tells the contestants in the trailer.

Lawson also offered one baker some advice: “Don’t let the sugar shout. Let it sing.”

The 66-year-old celebrity chef was announced as the show’s newest judge in January. She replaces Prue Leith, who stepped away after nine seasons on the series.

Lawson acknowledged the significance of taking over a role previously held by Leith and original judge Mary Berry when her casting was announced.

“I’m uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now!” Lawson said. “Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement.”

Lawson added, “The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a National Treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it. I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”

Despite her excitement, Lawson admitted during an appearance on This Morning that she felt some nerves about joining the established series.

“I am a teeny bit frightened,” she told Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say that.”

Lawson said she was also “excited” and taking her new job “very seriously,” particularly because of what the show means to its viewers.

“I think one of the reasons why Bake Off has been so enduringly popular, is that it feels like it’s about community,” Lawson said. “And I guess we just all need that.”

U.S. viewers will get their first chance to see Lawson alongside Hollywood when The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix on Sept. 25.

Paige DeSorbo knows Ciara Miller’s face better than most, so she had a very Summer House explanation for why her friend looked so petrified during her Dancing With the Stars debut.

Miller and her partner, Brandon Armstrong, earned three 5s from the judges for a total score of 15 out of 30 after performing a foxtrot to Whitney Houston’s “Exhale (Shoop Shoop).”

Carrie Ann Inaba was visibly moved by the routine, telling Miller, “You made me cry,” while praising her ability to channel her emotions through dance. Derek Hough encouraged her to get out of her head and “dance like you know that you’re good,” while Bruno Tonioli praised the “sophisticated” and “elegant” qualities of her performance and encouraged her to work on maintaining control and flow.

After the performance, Miller took to Threads to explain that her intense facial expressions weren’t necessarily a reflection of how she felt about the routine. “Guys just know I was petrified all night, please don’t read into my facial expressions. I was also trying not to have a melt down pre-show,” she wrote.

Unable to resist a shady callback, Summer House alum Paige DeSorbo jumped into the comments with her own explanation: “She just needed a beta blocker leave her alone!!!!!! She’s a star.”

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The remark, captured by Comments by Bravo via Virtual Reali-Tea, was clearly a nod to the Summer House Season 10 reunion, when West Wilson and Amanda Batula faced the “firing squad” over their relationship but appeared noticeably expressionless. Wilson later revealed that he had taken beta blockers before the reunion, giving Paige’s defense of Ciara a particularly cheeky connection to the infamous moment.

The Summer House drama dates back to Miller and Wilson’s relationship during his first season on the Bravo series in 2023. The pair split in December of that year, and Miller later remained close with Batula.

That friendship was tested after Batula and Wilson began dating following her January 2026 separation from husband Kyle Cooke. They eventually confirmed their relationship in March, and the situation played out publicly throughout Season 10. Miller later said that experiencing the hurt publicly while watching the story unfold on television added another difficult layer.

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Even though the weather is starting to cool down and the days are getting shorter, that doesn’t mean you have to stop hanging out in your backyard. There’s just something so cozy and comforting about fall evenings that makes you want to grab a blanket and spend some time on your patio. All you need is some ambient lighting to brighten up your outdoor space after the sun sets and get the mood just right. 

You can’t go wrong with string lights. They cover a vast amount of space, illuminating your backyard with a cozy glow and adding a touch of magic to the atmosphere. These LED Decoration’s Solution Globe Solar String Lights at Walmart are a fabulous option, and they’re currently on sale for less than $20! They normally retail between $20 and $25, but you can now score them for either $18 or $19, depending on the style. Three lighting options are available, including white, warm white, and multicolor. 

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To make your backyard feel cozy and inviting, opt for the warm white lights. Alternatively, choose the white lights if you prefer something that looks more crisp and bright. For some fun and playful vibes, opt for the multicolored lights with blue, green, red, and yellow hues. 

Featuring 100 globe-shaped light bulbs, these string lights will instantly elevate your backyard’s ambiance. The globes have a bubbly texture, giving them depth and dimension. The lights will perk up and brighten your space, delivering a soft glow that’s ideal for relaxing and unwinding. They have eight different lighting modes, ranging from steady to flashing. For convenience, these lights also have a memory function that saves the last setting you had them on. Shoppers loved these lights, describing them as “cute” and noting that they provided outdoor “mood lighting.” 

String these lights up anywhere outside to transform your space into a magical oasis. Reviewers noted that they’re “easy to hang up.” You can hang them from your patio’s awning, pergola, or overhang, wrap them around your deck’s railing, or drape them on the tree hovering over your garden. The lightbulbs are spaced 2 inches apart, set on a 56-foot string, offering plenty of length to cover a large amount of space. 

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Sustainable and environmentally friendly, these string lights don’t require electricity or batteries. They’re fitted with a solar panel, which absorbs sunlight during the day to power the strand. Designed to maximize the amount of sunlight it receives, the solar panel comes with a fixing plate and spike you can stake into the ground and tilt toward the sun. The panel has a sensor that detects when it gets dark and automatically turns on the lights. 

These solar string lights have an IP65 waterproof rating, meaning that they should be able to withstand different types of weather conditions, including rain and snow, which makes them ideal for year-round use. 

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Wynonna Judd is remembering how Dolly Parton showed up for her after her mother died.

Parton found her in a dressing room backstage at the public memorial service for Naomi Judd, Wynonna recalled.

“She came in and shut the door, and came over to me and hugged me. That kind of hug that lasts longer than the ‘pat, pat, pat.’ And she said, ‘I love you very much,'” Judd said. “I said, ‘I love you too.’ She said, ‘I’m so sorry.’ And we just shared a couple things back and forth. It was a very intimate moment.”

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‘I’m in Denial Still’

Parton died on Aug. 25 at 80, and Judd said the news did not land at first.

“It took me a minute. I heard it, and I went, ‘No, that’s not possible. We can’t lose her,'” she said. “I walked around my house going, ‘But I’ve got all the Dolly shirts and stuff. I’m gonna see her at [the CMAs]. I’m gonna…’ It’s awful.”

Weeks later, it has not sunk in. “I’m in denial still. I really am,” Judd said. “She was plucked from this earth so quickly. I just can’t wrap my head around it.”

She called it “the end of an era.”

It Started With a Record

At 11, Wynonna and her mother built the harmonies that made The Judds by singing along to records, Parton’s Coat of Many Colors among them.

The two acts later shared stages, including a 1987 show in Chicago that brought out Wynonna’s sister, actress Ashley Judd.

After Naomi died, Parton cut a version of “Mama He’s Crazy” with Lainey Wilson for the album A Tribute to the Judds.

‘What Would Dolly Do?’

These days, Judd asks herself one question. “I’m now saying, ‘What would Dolly do?’ I love her so much.”

She described Parton as someone who filled a room. “She’s always on 10, light-wise. Her light is so bright. She’s just effervescent. She glides around the room, like, ‘Is this person real?!'”