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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. 

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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. 

For a limited time, shoppers can score free shipping on any orders over $50 with the code SHIP50. At $150 after the current discount, that means shipping for these earrings is free!

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These stunning lab-grown diamond stud earrings are the perfect gift for yourself or for a loved one for birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. Grab a pair for yourself before this $150 deal goes away! 

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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’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.

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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).

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.

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.”

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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If you want to turn your backyard into a relaxing getaway, don’t hesitate to snag the LED Decoration’s Solution Globe Solar String Lights at Walmart while they’re still on sale for as low as $18!

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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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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.”

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.

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?!'”

King Charles III was “giddily elated” following Princess Diana‘s death according to Diana’s brother Charles Spencer.

The shocking claim is made in Spencer’s new book about Diana, titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.

In an excerpt from the book that was published today, Spencer says that when Charles finally managed to get through to him on the phone he sounded like a “lottery winner.”

Spencer’s phone “rang constantly” in the hours following the news of Diana’s death. One of the callers was Charles.

“Unlike my other callers, who were stunned, barely able to articulate their condolences and offers of help, he sounded giddily elated—like a lottery winner, I remember thinking at the time,” Spencer writes.

He goes on, “He let me know he had informed William and Harry of their mother’s death, first thing that morning, in their bedrooms at Balmoral.

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“It all sounded strangely matter-of-fact, given the enormity of the disaster.”

Spencer writes, “Looking back now, I suspect the prince’s first reaction must have been to think more of how this event might free him to marry the woman he loved, rather than appreciating the loss of one he did not.”

The woman that Spencer is referring to is of course Queen Camilla, whom Charles was forbidden from marrying by the queen. He married Diana in 1981, and is thought to have rekindled his affair with Camilla sometime in 1986.

Spencer muses in relation to Charles’ seemingly uncaring reaction to Diana’s death, “It can be hard to feel too much sympathy for an ex-spouse, or those who care for them profoundly, after bitter divorce.”

During the days that followed, Spencer learned the plans for Diana’s funeral would have William and Harry—who at the time were aged 15 and 12 respectively—walking behind their mother’s coffin.

“It was a suggestion that struck me as utterly barbaric, and quite out of the question,” he says.

Charles then phoned Spencer to say, ‘I gather you’ve said you don’t want William and Harry to walk behind Diana’s coffin.’

‘Well, of course not, sir. Diana would never have wanted that,’ was Spencer’s response.

Over the course of the exchange between the two men, Charles became angrier and angrier before “he unleashed down the phone what I have always taken to be his pent-up contempt for Diana, and his horror that the world was so bowled over by her death.”

“‘Rest assured,’ he hissed, ‘we’ll forget her soon enough!’”

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In response to this particular quote, Buckingham Palace yesterday issued a rare response on behalf of the king.

A spokesperson said, “While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss.”

Spencer was in Cape Town with his four children when the phone by his bed rang in the middle of the night on August 31, 1997.

It was his and Diana’s sister Jane Spencer calling to let him know that Diana had been in a car crash in Paris.

Jane said that Diana had been injured in the accident. Although she was married to Robert Fellowes, Queen Elizabeth II’s private secretary, she had not yet become aware of the severity of her sister’s condition.

As the night went on, Spencer wrote, “the situation became more worrying.” Over the course of several conversations on the phone with his sister Jane, the “brutality of the crash became clear when it was confirmed that Diana’s boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, and the French driver of their car, Henri Paul, had died instantly, on impact.”

He and Jane experienced an “escalating dread” as the night went on. During their “fifth or sixth phone call”, Spencer heard his brother-in-law give a shocked exclamation as he spoke on his work line in the background.

“Witnessing the completeness of [her husband’s] shock,” Spencer said, was enough to make Jane realize that their sister, the Princess of Wales, had passed away.

‘That’s it,’ she told Spencer over the phone. ‘It’s curtains… Duch is dead…’

Duch is short for ‘Duchess’, which was Diana’s childhood nickname due to the regal airs she had even from a young age.

Elsewhere in the excerpt Spencer writes that, “There were others in the Palace, I already knew, who were relieved—indeed, pleased—that she had gone.”

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As summer comes to an end, there’s nothing better than relaxing outdoors and enjoying some of the year’s best evening temperatures. Whether you’re winding down after a long day, entertaining friends over cocktail hour or simply appreciating the beauty of nature around you, the coming weeks offer some of the best weather for being outside. 

Fortunately, Sam’s Club has just the thing to take your outdoor plans to the next level: Ninja Fireside360 Outdoor Heater & Propane Fire Pit. Already making its way into backyards, garden gatherings and camping adventures across the country, this exciting new arrival creates a cozy, heated outdoor atmosphere perfect for chilly nights and fireside hangs with friends.

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Spotted in-store by @samsclubfavorites, the Ninja Fireside360 Outdoor Heater & Propane Fire Pit combines the ambiance of a smokeless fire pit with the warmth of an outdoor heater, all in one versatile design. Backed by the Ninja name and guaranteed to impress, it offers three unique modes that let you tailor your experience for any occasion: flame only, heat only or flame and heat. 

Perfect for outdoor spaces where you like to sit back and relax, this clever fire pit lets you control the ambiance with a propane-powered system that eliminates the hassle of wood chips or smoky cleanup. And with up to 80,000 BTUs of combined heat and flame, it effortlessly offers a world of warmth and comfort on both windy days and cool nights alike.

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“I like the fact that you can use it as a heater or fire pit, or both at the same time,” one fan wrote in a review on the Sam’s Club site. “I also really like its portability,” they added, noting that it is “easy to move where you want.” 

Others echoed the sentiment, with one fan calling it “light and compact,” while another gave it a “10/10” and called it “really nice and luxurious” compared to other similar products.

“Excellent addition to the backyard,” another shopper shared. “Looks classy and doesn’t take up much space.”

Adding to its charm, this fire pit lets you ignite, extinguish and adjust both the flame and heat levels with the turn of a dial, while its weather-resistant construction makes it safe for outdoor storage no matter the season. More importantly, it produces no sparks or embers while in use, giving you the freedom to use it on grass, stone and wood surfaces. 

Available in an all-black finish and truly meant for hassle-free entertaining, this fire pit makes for a solid fall and winter investment that you can take from the backyard to the campsite with ease. And while its price tag might elicit a bit of sticker shock at first, when you consider the money you’ll save over time on fire supplies, outdoor heating and cleanup, it feels more like a no-brainer home upgrade.

Snag one while you still can, and if you’re on the hunt for even more ways to elevate your space, check out Dollar General’s Perfect Harvest Welcome Carved Coir Doormat and Costco’s Smart Design Acacia Couch Console.

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Betty White’s longtime commitment to animals is at the center of a new court filing nearly five years after the beloved actress died.

The trustee overseeing White’s trust is asking a court to modify its language so money the actress intended for the Los Angeles Zoo can continue reaching the organization, according to documents obtained by TMZ.

White, who died in December 2021 just weeks before her 100th birthday, had directed regular donations to the zoo through the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. The nonprofit worked with the L.A. Zoo when White last modified her trust in 2020.

That relationship has since ended, creating a problem for the trustee responsible for carrying out White’s wishes.

According to the documents, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is no longer affiliated with the zoo and is involved in litigation with the city. Because the Golden Girls star’s trust specifically directed donations through that organization, the trustee is now seeking permission to use other entities that currently work with the L.A. Zoo.

The trustee maintains that White’s intention was clear: She wanted her money to support the zoo. The requested modification would allow those donations to continue despite the change in organizations.

The court has not yet ruled on the request.

White had a decades-long relationship with the L.A. Zoo and was well known for supporting animal welfare causes throughout her life. Her estate was estimated to be worth approximately $75 million, with much of her fortune reportedly directed to a trust benefiting animal charities.

The actress also reportedly made arrangements to ensure her own pets would continue receiving care after she was gone. People close to White were remembered in her estate planning, but animal-related causes reportedly received much of her fortune.

White was married three times but had no biological children. Her third husband, game show host Allen Ludden, died in 1981. Ludden had three children — David, Martha and Sarah — from his previous marriage to Margaret McGloin. White remained close to her stepchildren throughout her life.

Real estate also made up part of White’s estate. The Brentwood home she and Ludden purchased in 1968 was listed for $10.5 million following her death. The property sold for approximately $10.7 million a month later.

There are two types of people in this world: people who research every beauty treatment extensively before trying anything, and people who text their family’s group chat a photo from the hospital captioned “I did a thing” after they’ve cliff jumped and gotten a concussion. My sister, 50, is firmly in the second category, so when she said she wanted to try doing some stuff to her face—specifically Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling—I stepped in to make sure she didn’t do anything too wild. 

I wanted to make sure she got the best of the best treatment, and that’s how I found Beverly Hills oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Kami Parsa. With rave reviews and an informative website filled with all the info you could ever need, I thought he and his team would be the perfect fit for my sister. Thankfully, he agreed to set up the procedure, and even throw in some important goodies that turned out to be pretty life-changing.

Before she went in for her treatment, Dr. Parsa sent my sister the Mendora Skin Reset Cleanse, his seven-day nutritional protocol. More on that in a moment, because it turns out what you feed your skin from the inside matters as much as what you do to it from the outside—and most people don’t know this. 

Here’s everything she learned, plus Dr. Parsa’s explanation of what the treatment actually does.

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Morpheus8 is a device that combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy—two proven skin-tightening mechanisms working simultaneously.

“Tiny needles create small channels in the skin and deliver heat underneath the surface,” Dr. Parsa explains. “That controlled heat is what triggers your body to build new collagen. It works below the skin, so the surface stays intact and the recovery is short.”

Unlike lasers that resurface from the top down, Morpheus8 targets the deeper layers of the skin where the real structural work happens. My sister had it done specifically on her neck, an area that often gets ignored in skin care routines.

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The needles pass through the skin’s surface and deliver radiofrequency energy into the dermis—the deeper layer where collagen and elastin live. That energy creates controlled heat, which the body reads as an injury and responds to by activating its repair system.

“The heat itself causes some immediate tightening,” Dr. Parsa tells Parade. “The real work happens over the following months as your body lays down new collagen and elastin in response. That is why the result keeps improving long after the treatment is over.”

This is the part that surprises people—you don’t see the full result right away. The treatment is the trigger and the collagen is the reward; it arrives on its own schedule over the following months.

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Yes, but it depends quite a bit on the person operating the device. The FDA issued a safety communication in 2025 about radiofrequency microneedling, and the complications it flagged—including fat loss—were tied to aggressive or incorrect settings.

“That is an operator issue, not a technology issue,” Dr. Parsa says. “In trained hands it is safe, and it works across every skin tone.”

After treatment, you can expect redness, some swelling and a temporary pattern of tiny dots for a few days. Honestly, it’s similar to a moderate sunburn. Both resolved quickly for my sister, who was back to work the next day. 

Pricing varies by provider, geographic location and the areas being treated. At practices like Dr. Parsa’s in Beverly Hills, expect to invest in the range of $1,500 to $4,000 per session depending on scope.

A consultation is the right starting point for accurate pricing based on your specific goals.

Beyond the obvious tightening effect, Dr. Parsa uses Morpheus8 in his practice for a specific concern that doesn’t get talked about enough: overfilled faces.

“Patients who have had years of filler get heavy through the midface, and at deeper settings this tightens and remodels that area,” he explains.

He also uses it as part of combination protocols—paired with CO2 laser in what he calls “a Duplex protocol,” or with nanofat microneedling in “a NanoStem approach.”

What it won’t do is lift.

“It improves the quality of your skin, but it does not remove loose skin and it is not a substitute for surgery,” he says.

Knowing that going in sets realistic expectations and makes the results—which are genuinely good—feel like what they are rather than what marketing sometimes implies.

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It depends on the concern being treated. Texture, acne scarring and midface remodeling each require different plans, with treatments typically spaced four to six weeks apart. Maintenance needs vary by patient.

My sister had two sessions on her neck and is already seeing improvement—but she went in with a specific, targeted goal rather than a general “make everything better” expectation.

Plan on about an hour and a half total, though most of that is the numbing process, which takes roughly 45 minutes. The treatment itself is shorter and depends on the area being covered.

Dr. Parsa uses topical numbing plus oral medication and Pronox for pain and anxiety if needed. The newer Morpheus Cool handpiece has built-in cooling that he says reduces discomfort—my sister’s words were “not as bad as I thought.”

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Here is my sister’s neck before and after. I am saying this as her sister who has zero reason to be generous, is noticeably tighter, smoother and more lifted looking. She’s still in the collagen-building phase, which means it will continue improving over the coming months. I keep asking her to send me photos!

Neck after Morpheus8

She attributes part of her results to going in prepared—following the Mendora Skin Reset Cleanse before the treatment and continuing the Mendora Skin Repair Formula supplement afterward.

“I went into it having already given my skin a reset,” she says. “I think it made a real difference in how I recovered and how my skin felt going in.” 

Laura Beck

The first 24 to 48 hours look like a moderate sunburn—redness, some swelling, a dotted pattern from the needle tips. Dr. Parsa’s post-care protocol is just a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer and sunscreen when going outside. No makeup for the first 24 to 48 hours, no workouts, saunas or steam, and absolutely no picking at the skin.

My sister says the recovery was easier than she expected.

“The hardest part was not touching my face,” she tells Parade. By day three, she was presentable. By day five, she was herself.

Results build over three to six months and generally hold for a year or more. “But this improves your skin,” Dr. Parsa is careful to note. “It does not stop you from aging.”

For most patients, annual or biannual maintenance keeps the results consistent over time.

It’s pretty simple: A gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, daily sunscreen and no activities for the first week. The part Dr. Parsa thinks almost nobody talks about is what the body is being asked to do internally, explaining, “You have just created thousands of micro-injuries and asked your skin to build new collagen over the following months. That is a real demand, and it draws on nutritional reserves that many patients do not have available.”

That’s why he had my sister do the Mendora Skin Reset Cleanse and while she can’t say what she would’ve felt like without it, she did say her recovery from this procedure was the best she’s ever had. 

The cleanse is a seven-day nutritional protocol built around the same principles Dr. Parsa explored while researching his book, HEAL: Your Recovery Blueprint with 100+ Healing Recipes for Surgery and Injury. The framework draws on the nutrient protocols used in ICUs for severe burn patients—a specific set of nutrients that support tissue rebuilding—and adapts it for aesthetic procedures.

“Microneedling, radiofrequency, lasers—all of these treatments cause a superficial damage that activates the body’s repair system,” he explains. “It is the same concept. Injury and repair. So why aren’t we complementing these treatments with the nutrients that are already proven to support healing?”

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For my sister? It’s a big yes. The neck results are real, the recovery was manageable and the combination with Dr. Parsa’s nutritional protocol made the whole experience feel more comprehensive than a typical aesthetic appointment.

“I feel like I actually did something for my skin instead of just to it,” she explains.

For anyone considering it, the key is going in with realistic expectations and the right provider. Morpheus8 improves skin quality in a real way. It is not surgery, and it is not forever—but for the right person with the right goal, it’s a worthwhile investment.

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• Dr. Kami Parsa is a Beverly Hills oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical procedures for the eyelids and surrounding facial areas. After completing his ophthalmology residency at USC’s Doheny Eye Institute and a fellowship in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, he has spent more than two decades performing facial procedures. He is also the author of HEAL: Your Recovery Blueprint with 100+ Healing Recipes for Surgery and Injury and the founder of Mendora Health, a science-backed skin wellness supplement line.

Dollar General is helping shoppers get into the holiday spirit without breaking the bank this year.

The retail chain just announced its new and exclusive Simply for You by Hallmark® Holiday 2026 Collection, available only at Dollar General.

The collection will begin hitting shelves the week of Sept. 20 with more than 30 holiday-themed items, including décor, seasonal home essentials, gifts and more.

Prices range from just $1 to $15, with more than 70% of the collection available for $5 or less.

The collection features classic, cartoon-style holiday designs that bring a nostalgic touch to seasonal décor.

Shoppers can expect to find items including:

• Kitchen towels
• Tablecloths
• Spice jars
• Mugs
• Paint-by-number kits
• Notebooks

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Dollar General is also bringing back several customer-favorite items with a holiday twist, including a 40-ounce tumbler, 18-ounce candle, framed canvas and snow globe.

“Hallmark is one of the most recognized and trusted brands among our customers, making it a natural fit for Dollar General. This collection allows us to offer holiday décor and gifting options from a brand customers know and love at prices that help their budgets go further,” said Natalie McConnell, vice president and division merchandise manager at Dollar General.

The Simply for You by Hallmark Holiday 2026 Collection will begin arriving at Dollar General stores the week of Sept. 20.

Check for collection release here.

Shoppers will be able to find the collection at more than 90% of Dollar General stores across 48 states.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest spinoffs of all time, Frasier turned 33 on Sept. 16, 2026. It’s hard to believe that it premiered so long ago, as it still holds up to this day.

There was an attempt to bring a reboot of the NBC series in 2023. While that didn’t last, it wasn’t any shade to the original story. There were just elements of the original that didn’t make it into the revival.

Critics didn’t love the revival on Paramount+, and the Rotten Tomatoes scores show. While the Cheers spinoff started with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score for its first season, the revival came in with just a 61% score. Audiences liked it a little more, but it was nothing on the level of the 1993 release.

In fact, the 11-season run from 1993 to 2004 won Frasier 37 Primetime Emmys. It has been ranked on “Greatest TV Shows of All Time” lists, and it continues to gain viewers after all this time thanks to it being on streaming platforms. Of course, there are certain characters we love more than others, and Eddie is one of them. Martin Crane’s beloved Jack Russell Terrier received the most fan mail (besides Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce) throughout the 11-season run, and who can’t fall in love with him?

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The show could have caused problems for Friends, another NBC series that ran for almost as long, though. Lisa Kudrow was originally cast as Ros, but she didn’t have the chemistry with Grammer, and that led to Peri Gilpin landing the role. Just a year later, Kudrow would land another iconic character, Phoebe Buffay, and it all worked out!

One of the big reasons Frasier resonated so well with audiences is that there was a character for everyone. Grammar’s character originally appeared on Cheers, and while fans enjoyed his quips, a full backstory and life had to be created to make the spinoff a success. The show moved him across the country, making sure that it couldn’t lean on its parent show, and that meant meeting Ros, Niles, Martin, and many more beloved characters. Between work, the radio show audience, romantic relationships, and family elements, the sitcom created storylines that people could appreciate.

All good things have to eventually come to an end, and Frasier ended with its 11th season. This was an ending they knew was coming, as Pierce explained on The Ellen Show in 2003.

“It’s tough, but I think it’s a good decision,” Pierce admitted as he talked about the premiere that was set to air that night. “The show is great.”

It turns out that Moose, the dog who plays Eddie, was the original to play the role. He remained around for the entire 11-year show, but his son, Enzo, started taking over the role toward the end. He did still make appearances throughout the final season, so it’s definitely worth watching the reruns to see if it’s clear!

If you’re looking for a long binge-watch, the NBC comedy Frasier is the show to turn to. All 11 seasons are available to stream on Paramount+, where you can also catch the revival, Prime Video, and Hulu.

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Some people host by putting out a bag of chips and pointing guests toward the fridge: We have a hunch that Dolly Parton was never one of those people. Food, family, and Southern hospitality were recurring themes throughout the country icon’s life and home collection, and she seemed to know that feeding people was about much more than getting dinner onto the table. Plenty of dishes to pass, seconds to offer, and something sweet to save room for feels much more her style.

The Lakeside Collection Dolly Parton 4-Piece Guitar Shaped Condiment Set at Amazon is ready to continue that tradition for just $24. There’s a long platter for cheese, crackers, sandwiches, pastries, or whatever else you’re serving, plus three petite handled dishes for dips and all the little accompaniments that tend to make a spread disappear faster.

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The four-piece stoneware set includes one elongated serving tray and three coordinating condiment bowls. The glossy white finish keeps the look cohesive and understated, while sculpted details add personality up close. The rectangular large tray has softly raised scalloped edges rather than a basic straight-sided silhouette, making it polished yet playful.

The three smaller bowls are where the musical theme really comes through. Each has a rounded, gently wavy shape with an extended handle that’s detailed with narrow raised lines, creating the look of a miniature guitar. The same linear detailing continues into the bottom of the bowls, so the motif isn’t limited to something you’ll only notice from one angle. Fill them with dips, spreads, olives, nuts, sauces, or other small bites, then arrange them alongside crackers, cheese, vegetables, or sweets on or off of the long platter.

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The all-white palette makes the pieces easy to mix with dishes and linens you already own. Bring the full set out for game-day snacks, cocktail-hour bites, holiday appetizers, or a casual cheese board, then repurpose the long tray for cookies, pastries, or other treats when dessert rolls around. The stoneware construction also makes the pieces feel more substantial than disposable entertaining pieces, and they’re dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is straightforward once the last dip, bite, or crumb disappears.

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Your appetizers are ready for their big debut. Shop The Lakeside Collection Dolly Parton 4-Piece Guitar Shaped Condiment Set for $24 at Amazon and give them a stage worthy of the occasion!

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Sept. 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and the food holiday means plenty of opportunities to save on burgers at chain restaurants around the country.

What classifies as a cheeseburger can take on many forms these days, from turkey burgers topped with Swiss to flavorful bison burgers served at a gastropub, but there’s something to be said for a traditional, slightly greasy beef burger topped with melted American cheese.

And plenty of restaurants are celebrating the classic cheeseburger on National Cheeseburger Day, including sit-down spots like Buffalo Wild Wings and fast food chains like Burger King. Read on for ten restaurants offering BOGO, free, and discounted burgers on Sept. 18.

Applebee’s: Get a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger with fries for only $8.99 at Applebee’s on Sept. 18. This offer is good for both dine-in and to-go orders.

Buffalo Wild Wings: On Sept. 18, for one day only, guests can buy one regular-priced cheeseburger at Buffalo Wild Wings and get a second cheeseburger of equal or lesser value for free.

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Burger King: Perks Week is happening from Sept. 14 through 20 at Burger King, meaning there are lots of deals for Royal Perks rewards members all week long. On Sept. 18, the perk up for grabs for National Cheeseburger Day is a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a purchase of $3 or more.

Dairy Queen: From Sept. 14 through 18, new and existing DQ Rewards members can get an Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with any DQ app order of $1 or more.

Five Guys: The burger chain is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a buy one burger, get one free promotion. Use code BOGOBURGER on the Five Guys website or in the app to get the deal.

Jack in the Box: In addition to celebrating National Burger Week from Sept. 14 through 20 with lots of great burger deals, on Sept. 18 Jack in the Box is giving away a free Jr. Cheeseburger with a purchase of $1 or more.

McDonald’s: Rewards members get a free Double Cheeseburger with a purchase of $1 or more on Sept. 18 when they order using the McDonald’s app.

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Smashburger: SmashRewards loyalty members can get any single Smash (from classic Smashburgers to Signature Builds) for $1 at participating Smashburger locations nationwide.

Sonic Drive-In: Guests who order in-store or on the Sonic app on Sept. 18, can get a Jr. Double Cheeseburger for $1.99.

Whataburger: With the purchase of a medium fry and a medium drink, Whataburger will give customers who are signed up for Whataburger Rewards a free Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr. What’s more, loyalty members who redeem this offer will be entered for the chance to win Whataburger for a year, with up to 25 winners chosen.

Dr Pepper fans don’t just like Dr Pepper. They have opinions about Dr Pepper. Strong ones. The 23-flavor soft drink has inspired the kind of devotion usually reserved for beloved bands, hometown sports teams and that one childhood snack you’ll defend until your dying day. Ask a Dr Pepper loyalist why it’s their drink of choice, and you’re likely to get a very enthusiastic answer about its one-of-a-kind flavor that many try to duplicate. (Looking at you, Mr. Pibb.)

The fact that Dr Pepper has never really needed to fit neatly into the cola box is part of the fun. It has its own thing going on, and its fans wouldn’t have it any other way. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee, a fountain-drink purist or someone who reaches for a cold can when you need a little afternoon pick-me-up, there’s something undeniably nostalgic about that unmistakable flavor.

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Getting this many people to agree on anything felt statistically significant.   Try our new Dr Pepper Blasted Tenders and conduct your own research.

So, naturally, the next frontier for Dr Pepper is chicken tenders. Yes, really. The world is about to find out what happens when that fiercely beloved soda flavor leaves the cup and heads straight for the chicken basket, courtesy of Slim Chickens, a Southern-inspired fast-casual chain with over 200 locations in the United States, mainly in places like Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

That’s right—Slim Chickens has introduced the Dr Pepper Blasted Tenders, Tender Bites and Wings, and they’ve available now through Nov. 16.

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Now if you’re wondering how, pray tell, the chain is managing to incorporate Dr Pepper flavor into its chicken, you aren’t alone. But first, go back to the fact that the soda is already a combination of 23 flavors. With that in mind, it makes sense that the chicken is peppered (pun intended) with Dr Pepper Blasted, a proprietary dry seasoning blend that Slim Chickens employees apply by hand after the chicken comes out of the fryer. So, no, it isn’t a sauce or a brine.

If you’ve never heard of Slim Chickens, you likely don’t live near one of its 200-plus locations across the U.S., in 34 different states. You’ll find the bulk of its restaurants in the Midwest and South (lucky), but you can find some out west as well. I’m already planning a road trip to Yuma, Ariz., for a taste of these, since it’s the closest Slim Chickens to Los Angeles. This feels like a must-try.

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Paris Hilton’s home collection has no shortage of playful pieces for the girly girl who loves to cook. From dinnerware sets to charming prep tools, the collection brings a fun, coquette-inspired touch to the kitchen, whether you’re making meals for the family, slicing fruit for a snack, or putting together a girl dinner. 

One brand-new addition to the line that has shoppers buzzing is the Paris Hilton 6-Piece Cutting Board and Cutlery Set, available for just $22 at Walmart. The bright pink cutting board set has everything you need for everyday prep, including stainless steel knives with matching blade guards, kitchen shears and a bamboo cutting board in her signature cherry design. Shoppers have praised the set for being “sturdy” and “high-quality,” with one reviewer calling it the “perfect little set to whip up your girl dinners.” 

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The Paris Hilton 6-Piece Cutlery Set has a little bit of everything you need for everyday meal prep. It includes an 11-by-14-inch bamboo cutting board, a 5-inch santoku knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife and kitchen shears. That gives you all the basics for chopping vegetables, slicing fruit, trimming herbs, and more.

Of course, the set has plenty of Paris Hilton flair. The knives feature glitter-infused, jewel-shaped handles, while the blades are decorated with a sweet cherry design. The cutting board is also dual-sided, so you can use one side for food prep and flip it over when you’re ready to serve. It’s handy for preparing dinner, arranging fruit, or putting together a snack plate for guests.

One shopper particularly liked the reversible design, writing, “I love that you can use both sides!”  They added that having another surface is especially helpful when preparing foods that can leave stains. Another reviewer called it their “new favorite cutlery set,” praising the sharp knives and shears and saying the cutting board is “heavy and great quality.” 

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For anyone whose weakness is cute kitchenware, the Paris Hilton 6-Piece Cutlery Set is a fun way to add a little charm to your kitchen for just $22. Head to Walmart now and grab this pretty new knife set before it sells out! 

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