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Dancing with the Stars Season 35 is already off to a supersized start. The 2026 edition of the hit ABC reality series kicked off with a whopping sixteen pairs of celebs and pros, tying a series record. But having more teams means that more teams need to go, especially as the race for the Mirror Ball Trophy narrows.

So who will reign supreme this season? A venerated and decorated athlete? An iconic actor looking for another turn in the spotlight? A reality star showing off a brand-new skill? Could the winner come from someone with dance experience like Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles or Harry Shum? Or will a dark horse emerge in the competition, showcasing the power of progress that has made DWTS one of the most celebrated reality TV shows on today?

Here are all the duos who have been eliminated so far from Dancing with the Stars Season 35 (2026), and who’s still left in the competition.

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Who’s been eliminated on Dancing with the Stars Season 35 (2026) so far? Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman 

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Who’s left this season on Dancing with the Stars? Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik  Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess  Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy  Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach  Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov  Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart  Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas  Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong  Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills  Jackson Olson and Emma Slater  Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson  Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson  Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa  Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold 

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Over-the-counter medications are great in a pinch. You don’t need to see a doctor—or even leave your house—thanks to one-click shopping and pharmacy delivery options to get relief from whatever symptoms you’re having. However, pharmacists still urge people to speak with their doctor or a pharmacist before taking one. That’s because OTC does not mean “totally safe,” no matter what.

“Over-the-counter means the product is generally ‘risk-free’ without major adverse reactions if the directions and warnings are followed, and if it is not freely mixed with medications and other OTC therapies,” states Dr. Danielle Oncer, Pharm.D., the CWO of Shroombiosis.com. “It does not mean it’s harmless. So while ‘safer’ than most medications, they still need to be treated with caution.”

Dr. Sarah McBane, Pharm.D., the founding associate dean for pharmacy education at UC Irvine School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, echoes these sentiments. In addition to speaking with a healthcare provider, she says people should read the label on any OTC medication. There, you’ll find important safety considerations, instructions and dosing. For instance, some over-the-counter medications may not be safe for people with specific medical conditions. And, she says, OTC “medicine stacking” can actually be quite dangerous.

“OTC medications can interact with other prescription medications or even supplements,” Dr. McBane tells Parade.

More isn’t always merrier when it comes to OTC medications. In fact, more can be dangerous. For this reason, pharmacists are begging people to stop combining two specific OTC medications. Scroll on for their warning, which is especially crucial during cold and flu season (but holds true year-round).

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Pharmacists Are Begging People To Stop Mixing These 2 Common OTC Medications

Doctors warn against taking acetaminophen with multi-symptom cold/flu products or nighttime pain relievers without reading the label, because those products may also contain acetaminophen.

“This isn’t a case of two different drugs reacting badly together. The danger is that you may unknowingly take too much of the same drug, acetaminophen, by taking one acetaminophen-containing product on top of another,” states Dr. Eddie Khoriaty, BPharm, R.Ph, C.Ph, a pharmacist and the co-founder of GlowPure.

For starters, it helps to know what acetaminophen is. You may have commonly seen it under the popular brand name Tylenol, and it’s typically called paracetamol internationally.

“It is one of the most widely used OTC pain relievers and fever reducers,” Dr. Oncer tells Parade. “It works primarily in your central nervous system to block pain signals and reset the body’s internal thermostat to break a fever.”

Dr. Oncer shares that acetaminophen is different from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen.

“Acetaminophen does not reduce swelling or inflammation, nor does it cause stomach lining irritation,” she says. “Because it is gentle on the stomach, it is the primary go-to option for mild to moderate pain, headaches and fevers, but it relies heavily on the liver to metabolize it, making it crucial to stick to safe daily limits.” 

For most adults, the daily intake limit for acetaminophen is 4,000 milligrams from all sources combined. But Dr. McBane says those recommendations can vary based on age, health history and other medical conditions. She explains that older adults, people with a history of liver problems and heavy alcohol users are at a higher risk for liver damage from taking acetaminophen, so they may need an even lower limit. However, she adds that it’s not enough to count how many milligrams of Tylenol you take per day.

“The challenge is that acetaminophen is found in many combination products, so people may not realize how much they are taking,” Dr. McBane reports. “Many multi-symptom cold and flu products or nighttime pain relievers contain acetaminophen.”

Dr. Stephanie Redmond, Pharm.D., CDCES, BC-ADM, a pharmacist and the founder of Dr. Stephanie’s, tells Parade that common combination drugs with acetaminophen include:

• DayQuil
• NyQuil
• Mucinex Cold & Flu (daytime and nighttime)
• Alka-Seltzer Cold (day/night)
• Theraflu
• Many other drugstore generic brands

“It’s hard to find [multi-symptom cold/flu products] without acetaminophen unless you are getting a cough syrup, which still may contain acetaminophen,” she explains. “If you are taking one of these, don’t take more than one brand and mix and match. For fever, aches and pains, I would avoid taking straight acetaminophen or Tylenol and, in those instances, consider Advil/Ibuprofen/Motrin (NSAIDs).”

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What Happens to Your Body if You Take Too Much Acetaminophen—and What To Do

To be clear, most people’s livers can process the appropriate dose of acetaminophen just fine. The problem is when you take too much of it, which is possible if you take something like Tylenol with an over-the-counter multi-symptom cold/flu medication.

“When too much acetaminophen is taken at once, the body’s normal clearing pathways become overwhelmed,” Dr. Redmond explains. “Glutathione—an antioxidant in our liver—normally can neutralize some of the toxic byproducts of acetaminophen metabolism, but glutathione becomes depleted at high doses.”

As a result, Dr. Redmond says this toxic byproduct, known as NAPQI, can start to build up and damage liver cells, resulting in acute and severe liver failure.

What is especially troubling is that Dr. Oncer notes that the early warning signs of acetaminophen toxicity can feel “deceptively mild.”

“In the first 24 hours, a person might experience anywhere from no symptoms to mild symptoms such as nausea and vomiting,” she explains. “Between 24 and 72 hours, those initial symptoms usually subside at this point, but underlying liver injury is actively developing and can be detected on clinical blood tests.”

If left untreated, Dr. Oncer says severe liver damage can set in three to four days later, leading to:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Upper right abdominal pain
• Excessive bleeding
• Kidney complications
• Potentially fatal liver failure

To prevent it from progressing to severe liver damage, Dr. Oncer says people need to recognize the signs of acetaminophen toxicity early and receive treatment ASAP, preferably within eight hours of ingestion. But prevention is the best medicine.

“Adults should strictly ensure their total daily intake from all sources never exceeds 4,000 milligrams per day,” she says. “If you suspect an accidental overdose or notice any of these symptoms, you should seek emergency medical care as soon as possible.” 

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3 Pharmacist Tips for Choosing and Taking Medicine With Acetaminophen

Pharmacists say that there are steps that you can take to ensure that your use of OTC medicine helps you rather than hurts you. They shared their top three tips for choosing and taking medications with acetaminophen.

1. Carefully inspect “active ingredients”

Dr. Oncer says you’ll find it on the drug facts label of every OTC and prescription product. Read it carefully so you know exactly what you’re taking.

“Because acetaminophen can appear under different abbreviations like ‘APAP,’ ‘aceta’ and ‘acetamin’ on prescription bottles and also appears in hundreds of OTC brand names, checking the label is the only way to prevent accidental double-dosing across multiple products,” she explains.

2. Avoid alcohol

It will not kill viruses, help you heal faster or make you feel better.

“It’s worth noting that, with alcohol, you are now adding an additional liver toxin to the mix with this. Both alcohol and acetaminophen are processed by the liver,” Dr. Redmond warns.

3. Talk to a healthcare provider

Just because you don’t “need” a prescription doesn’t mean that it’s not a good idea to consult with your doctor before using an OTC medication.

“Talk with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional before regularly using acetaminophen if you have liver disease, have three or more alcoholic drinks per day, take other medications or find yourself needing acetaminophen for longer than the label recommends,” Dr. Khoriaty advises. “Those circumstances can affect whether acetaminophen is appropriate for you, or how it should be used.”

He shares that your pharmacist can help you see the whole picture and choose the best option for your health, rather than focusing on a single OTC medicine.

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Sources:

• Dr. Danielle Oncer, Pharm.D., the CWO of Shroombiosis.com
• Dr. Sarah McBane, Pharm.D., the founding associate dean for pharmacy education at UC Irvine School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Dr. Stephanie Redmond, Pharm.D., CDCES, BC-ADM, a pharmacist and the founder of Dr. Stephanie’s
• Dr. Eddie Khoriaty, BPharm, R.Ph, C.Ph, a pharmacist and the co-founder of GlowPure
• Acetaminophen. National Center for Biotechnology Information.
• Acetaminophen. FDA.
• Recommended Warning for Over-the-Counter Acetaminophen-Containing Drug Products and Labeling Statements Regarding Serious Skin Reactions. FDA.
• Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, and Outcomes in Overdose With Acetaminophen Alone or With Combination Products. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
• Acetaminophen Toxicity. National Center for Biotechnology Information.
  

Inspired by the real-life Lizzie Borden case, the novel Rebecca, and Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher, thriller writer Riley Sager published his seventh book, The Only One Left, in 2023. Sager (a pseudonym for real-name Todd Ritter) is beloved in the mystery world for publishing quick-paced, page-turning stories with twists galore. The Only One Left is no exception.

The Only One Left was an instant bestseller upon publication, landing on The New York Times bestseller list as well that of USA Today. Additionally, the twisty thriller was ranked as one of the “Biggest Hits of the Past Decade” by Goodreads. On the reading platform, the novel holds a rating of 4.12 among over 735k ratings and more than 94k reviews. Since it was released, the novel has sold more than a million copies worldwide, a huge hit for Sager.

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Fans of Sager devoured the book, saying:

• “The Only One Left is Riley Sager’s BEST thriller to date! This twisty Gothic mystery will leave even savvy thriller readers gasping until the very last page.”
• “Ok this might be best one yet!! The ending definitely gave me whiplash but I loved every minute of it and had such a BLAST 🤩”
• “OMG. This is the perfect thriller. Twist after twist after twist and just when you think you can’t possibly twist anymore, BAM another insane twist. I haven’t read a thriller this good in a looong time.”

The Only One Left follows Kit McDeere, an in-home caregiver who takes a job aiding the elderly and paralyzed Lenora Hope. In 1929, Lenora’s entire family was murdered, leaving Lenora as the only surviving member. Still living in the family’s dilapidated cliffside manor, where she has essentially not left since the deaths, Lenora begins to type out her story to Kit. While she insists she did not have a hand in her family’s demise, Kit is wary of not only Lenora, but the truth altogether. Nothing is what it seems at the mansion, and Lenora may be more dangerous than Kit could ever expect.

The Only One Left and other works by Sager are available wherever books are sold.

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Jewelry is one of the easiest ways to zhuzh up an outfit, especially as fall parties, weddings, and holiday plans fill the calendar. The Giani Bernini Pave Cubic Zirconia X-Frontal Pendant Necklace is currently just $22 at Macy’s, down from $150 for a huge 85% discount. The small, sparkly pendant has a dainty look that can work with everything from a cozy sweater to a more formal dress for a special occasion.

The Macy’s-exclusive necklace measures 16 inches and includes a 2-inch extender, so you can adjust where it sits along your neckline. The X-shaped pendant has a 5/8-inch drop and is covered with 3/4 carat total weight of cubic zirconia. It’s set in 18-karat gold over sterling silver and finished with a small paperclip-style chain and lobster clasp closure.

Giani Bernini Pave Cubic Zirconia X-Frontal Pendant Necklace, $22 (was $150) at Macy’s

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At under $25, this is a super easy way to pick up a jewelry piece that looks much dressier than its price suggests. The crossover pendant mixes one smooth section with one covered in tiny stones, adding sparkle without making the necklace look clunky. Its dainty proportions also make it simple enough to wear on regular days so you don’t have to tuck it away just for formal events. You could even layer it with another delicate chain when you want to accessorize more.

Shoppers especially like how delicate it looks in person. One reviewer described it as “pretty,” “small and dainty,” and added that it “looks really nice.” Another called the necklace “adorable,” and mentioned they were “very pleased with how cute it was.” 

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Similar sterling silver and cubic zirconia necklaces can easily cost much more than $22, and this one was originally priced at $150, which means you’re getting an 18-karat gold-over-sterling-silver setting, an adjustable chain, and 3/4 carat total weight of cubic zirconia at a steal of a price. As a bonus, it would also make a great gift for anyone who loves a little sparkle.

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The Giani Bernini Pave Cubic Zirconia X-Frontal Pendant Necklace is an easy-to-wear accessory for fall dinners, weddings, holiday parties, and everyday outfits that need extra glam. Head to Macy’s site to snag it now while the 85% discount is still live.

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Some of today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers cover everything from basketball team abbreviations, RSVP-worthy occasions, Hawaiian-style patios, industry heavyweights and straight lines.

Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you’re working on today’s Mini Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Dallas hooper, for short — HINT: Ends with the letter “V”

4 Across: Something to R.S.V.P to — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”

7 Across: Kind of patio that shares its name with a Hawaiian Island — HINT: Ends with the letter “I”

8 Across: Heavyweight in an industry — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”

9 Across: Straight ___, every part of every letter in this puzzle’s grid — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Turn gooey, as cheese — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”

2 Down: To no ___ (unsuccessfully) — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”

3 Down: Large size at Starbucks — HINT: Ends with the letter “I”

5 Down: Flatbread sometimes brushed with garlic butter — HINT: Starts with the letter “N”

6 Down: Sharp part of a fork — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Dallas hooper, for short — MAV

4 Across: Something to R.S.V.P to — EVENT

7 Across: Kind of patio that shares its name with a Hawaiian Island — LANAI

8 Across: Heavyweight in an industry — TITAN

9 Across: Straight ___, every part of every letter in this puzzle’s grid — LINE

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Turn gooey, as cheese — MELT

2 Down: To no ___ (unsuccessfully) — AVAIL

3 Down: Large size at Starbucks — VENTI

5 Down: Flatbread sometimes brushed with garlic butter — NAAN

6 Down: Sharp part of a fork — TINE

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On Sept. 16, 1977, Marc Bolan and his girlfriend, Gloria Jones, were heading home when their car smashed into a fence post before striking a sycamore tree. Bolan, who was two weeks shy of his 30th birthday, died at the scene, while Jones survived with serious injuries. The crash site is now known as Marc Bolan’s Rock Shrine.

But the rocker’s story didn’t end there. In the years after his death, one song in particular helped keep the glam-rock icon and his larger-than-life persona alive.

“20th Century Boy,” a ’70s blast of glam rock, was released as a stand-alone single on March 2, 1973. Since it wasn’t originally included on a studio album, it was later added as a bonus track to reissues of the 1973 album Tanx. Driven by a heavy and distorted guitar hook, the banger is the perfect platform for Bolan’s swagger, Steve Currie’s driving bass, and Howard Casey’s killer sax.

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Written by Bolan, the song assembles famous quotes from 20th-century cultural icons, most notably boxer Muhammad Ali, whose “sting like a bee” phrase makes it into the song’s second verse. Musically, the band built the track around a heavy, raw blues-rock guitar riff combined with their glam-rock energy.

With producer Tony Visconti, the band famously laid down the basic track on Dec. 3, 1972, at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo, Japan, while they were on tour. The backing vocals, hand claps, acoustic guitar, and saxophones were added later in England. And the finished product—like “Hot Love,” “Get It On,” “Telegram Sam,” and “Metal Guru”—became another fan favorite for “T. Rextasy.”

The song was a major commercial hit across Europe, helping cement T. Rex as the centerpiece of the glam-rock movement. Debuting at No. 3 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart, the track held the spot for three consecutive weeks, spending nine weeks total on the chart.

In Ireland, “20th Century Boy” was even bigger, reaching No. 1 on the country’s official song chart. Success was matched across continental Europe, with it hitting No. 8 in Germany and No. 9 in Norway. In the States, however, the song hit a snag.

Like many of T. Rex’s hits at the time, “20th Century Boy” failed to chart; it was a curious fate for a band whose “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.

The song eventually did achieve legendary status in the U.S., though, largely due to a series of prominent film appearances, including Velvet Goldmine (1998), which featured Placebo’s cover; The Truman Show (1998), which used a version by the Big Six; and Lords of Dogtown (2005), which featured the original T. Rex recording. Further high-profile covers include those from The Replacements (1984) and Def Leppard (2006).

Fourteen years after Bolan’s death, “20th Century Boy” enjoyed a major resurgence, returning to the U.K. Top 20, where it peaked at No. 13, with a little help from an American actor.

The 1990 Levi’s 501 Jeans commercial, titled “Camera,” is a legendary piece of fashion-rock history, as it captures a young Brad Pitt right before his breakthrough role in the movie Thelma & Louise, set to, of course, “20th Century Boy.” If that’s not success in the U.S., nothing is.

“The funny thing about success, though, is they never tell you what will happen when you get there,” Bolan once said in an interview preserved by Reelin’ in the Years Productions. “The hardest thing about being successful is remaining successful. And I’ve been very fortunate in that way.”

Now, on the 49th anniversary of his death, the icon has become a 20th-century boy frozen in time.

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Gillian Flynn is the bestselling author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects, but before her writing was embraced by the world, she was selling Honey Baked Ham and handing out yogurt samples at a mall while dressed as a giant tuxedo-clad cone. The future thriller writer also spent years working in journalism. That unlikely path eventually led to two bestselling thrillers, major screen adaptations and a career built on turning ordinary homes, marriages and small towns into places where nothing is quite what it seems.

Gillian Flynn’s Unusual First Jobs

Gillian Flynn grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and studied English and journalism at the University of Kansas before earning a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She initially focused on journalism, thinking it was a practical way to make a living while keeping her dream of becoming a novelist alive.

Before launching her writing career, Flynn worked a series of unusual jobs, including selling Honey Baked Ham and handing out yogurt samples at a mall while dressed as a giant tuxedo-clad cone.

A California trade magazine job followed, where she wrote about human resources. Afterward, she moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern and eventually made her way to New York, where she joined Entertainment Weekly.

Gillian Flynn Wrote Sharp Objects While Working at Entertainment Weekly

Flynn spent about a decade at Entertainment Weekly, writing about movies and television and eventually becoming a television critic. The job took her to movie sets around the world, but she continued working on fiction during evenings, weekends and vacations.

That novel became Sharp Objects, the 2006 psychological thriller about Camille Preaker, a journalist who returns to her Missouri hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.

Sharp Objects introduced many of the themes that would become Flynn’s trademarks: complicated women, family secrets, violence beneath the ordinary and the unsettling space between how people appear and who they really are.

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While working at Entertainment Weekly, Flynn followed Sharp Objects with Dark Places in 2009. Then the recession brought an unexpected career setback when she was laid off from the magazine.

Although losing her job was difficult, the experience gave Flynn more time to focus on writing. She went on to create Gone Girl, the 2012 thriller about a woman’s disappearance and the increasingly disturbing secrets inside her marriage.

Gone Girl became more than a bestseller. It became a cultural phenomenon, thanks in part to the 2014 film adaptation directed by David Fincher and starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Flynn wrote the screenplay herself, earning a Golden Globe nomination.

She later adapted Sharp Objects for HBO, with Amy Adams starring as Camille Preaker, and continued working on other film and television projects.

Gillian Flynn’s Journey From Mall Jobs to Bestselling Novels

Despite her success, Flynn spent years working practical jobs and maintaining a day job while writing in her free time. Her career is a reminder that even bestselling authors can begin with ordinary work, uncertain plans and a dream that takes years to become reality.

Before Gone Girl and Sharp Objects made her one of the most recognizable names in psychological thrillers, Gillian Flynn was selling ham, offering yogurt samples and trying to find her way as a writer. Her unusual early jobs make her success story feel all the more relatable: The most successful writers still have to start somewhere.

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More than five decades after it was written, “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest remains one of the most recognizable feel-good songs from the 1970s. But behind its bright sound is a story that began with a violent attack in St. Croix in 1969.

Written by Sherman Kelly, the song was first recorded by his band Boffalongo in 1970. It later became a major hit for King Harvest, reaching No. 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 in Canada.

The song was written while Kelly was recovering from a traumatic experience. According to American Songwriter, during a trip to St. Croix, Kelly and his girlfriend, Adrienne, were attacked by a group of men while staying on a beach.

Kelly described the frightening experience in an interview with music journalist Mike Morsch. He recalled waking up in a hospital and hearing doctors talking about his condition.

“I woke up to the sound of my hospital roommate screaming in pain. Finally the screaming stopped and I heard two doctors talking about him. ‘That’s it, he’s gone,’ said one doctor about the other patient.

“‘What about him, you think he’s gonna make it?’ And the other doctor said, ‘No, I doubt it.’ I realized they were talking about me.”

Kelly survived the attack and spent time recovering. During that period, he began writing what would become “Dancing in the Moonlight.”

Rather than writing about the violence he had just experienced, Kelly imagined a different kind of world.

“I envisioned an alternate reality, the dream of a peaceful and joyous celebration of life. It was just me imagining a better world than the one I had just experienced in St. Croix.”

Kelly’s idea became a song built around a light, warm sound that was very different from the painful event that inspired it.

The first recording came from Boffalongo, a New York-based group that included Kelly on keyboards and vocals. His brother, Wells Kelly, played drums, while Larry Hoppen played guitar and also sang.

Boffalongo included “Dancing in the Moonlight” on its 1970 album Beyond Your Head, per Culture Sonar. The song received some regional radio play, but it did not reach the national charts. The group later broke up in 1971.

The song did not disappear with the band.

Wells Kelly became connected with King Harvest, a French-American band that had moved from the New York area to Paris. The group included Dave “Doc” Robinson, Ron Altbach, Eddie Tuleja and Rod Novak, with its lineup changing over time.

Wells helped bring his brother’s song to King Harvest. The band recorded its own version, with Robinson taking the lead vocal.

The King Harvest recording featured a strong keyboard sound and was released as a single in 1972. The single was paired with “Lady, Come On Home” on the B-side.

The song eventually found a much bigger audience.

It reached No. 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Canadian charts. It also reached No. 10 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100 and No. 22 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart.

The band’s album Dancing in the Moonlight followed in 1973.

King Harvest later toured with Kelly after the song became successful. However, the band was unable to match the same level of success with its later releases and eventually broke up.

“Dancing in the Moonlight” found a new generation of listeners when English band Toploader released its version in 2000.

Toploader first released its cover on February 21, 2000, as a single from its debut album Onka’s Big Moka. The song initially reached No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart.

It was re-released later that year with new production and climbed to No. 7 in the United Kingdom.

The Toploader version also became a hit in several other countries, reaching the top 20 in Australia, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Spain. It was later certified 4× Platinum in the United Kingdom for sales and streams of more than 2.4 million units.

The song has also been recorded by other artists, including Liza Minnelli, Johnny Rivers, My Morning Jacket, Yonder Mountain String Band and Orleans. Another version by Swedish electronic dance music duo Jubël became a hit in parts of Europe.

The song has also appeared in movies and television shows, including The Blacklist, Better Call Saul and The Umbrella Academy.

For Kelly, the song began with something much more personal: an attempt to imagine a world far different from the one he had just survived.

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Scott Patterson, better known as Luke from Gilmore Girls, is taping into his diner owner character for his latest venture — a cookbook.

The 68-year-old wrote Dishes from the Diner: Classic All-Day Recipes as a tribute to his role on the beloved TV series, and his own childhood growing up in New Jersey.

“I’ve always been a foodie,” he told People. “I love diner food. I think it is the very definition of comfort food, and being on a show that is the very definition of a comfort show, I think it was just a natural progression and a perfect match.”

While fans are excited to try the new recipes, they also can’t get enough of Patterson’s silver fox look. Underneath his go-to baseball cap, he has gone completely gray and is looking as handsome as ever.

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Along with a cookbook, Patterson is more focused on his music career and band SMITHRADIO these days.

“In 2016, I did a little tour. After, I had a very young son, he was only 2 years old, so I decided to put music aside. Now that he’s 11, he knows how much I love music and he said, ‘Dad, why don’t you get the music going again? You play all the time and I know how much you love it,'” Patterson said in an interview in April 2026.

“We’re just putting together a really fun, energetic set for the crowd. We want people to get up on their feet and dance and sing along with us. It’s a very high energy show.”

Patterson shares his son Nicholas, 11, with wife Kristine Saryan, whom he met while filming Gilmore Girls in 2004. You can also listen to Patterson on his podcast, I’m Am All In, where he dives into the CW show.

In September 1970, Jack Nicholson became a movie star. The actor, whose six-decade career would later include The Shining, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and The Departed, announced himself as a leading man in director Bob Rafelson’s road drama Five Easy Pieces.

The film, which premiered at the New York Film Festival one day before hitting theaters on Sept. 12, 1970, stars Nicholson as Robert Dupea, a blue-collar eccentric with a white-collar past. The son of a celebrated classical musician, Bobby was raised on a wealthy island in Puget Sound, Washington, as a musical prodigy.

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Overwhelmed by the pressure and privilege, however, he abandons that life for a simpler existence that includes working on oil rigs, drinking beer, and bowling with buddies in California. When he’s forced to return home because of his father’s illness, all the unresolved pieces of his identity force him to confront his family and the life he rejected.

Before Nicholson became synonymous with the larger-than-life performances that would define much of his later career, his performance as Bobby showcased supreme subtlety, quiet heartache, and tightly coiled restraint, perhaps most notably in a scene singled out as his breakthrough.

The emotional peak occurs when Bobby breaks down into tears in a field while talking to his stroke-paralyzed father. According to IMDb, Nicholson wrote parts of the monologue himself, adding an extra layer of personal vulnerability that stunned critics and helped secure his first Best Actor Oscar nomination.

Another famous scene originated with Rafelson before screenwriter Carol Eastman added her own flourish: the now-iconic diner confrontation in which Bobby tries to order toast as a side item but is met with the dreaded “no substitutions.” In response, he sarcastically orders a chicken salad sandwich on wheat toast, demanding she hold the mayo, lettuce, and chicken.

“The only scene of mine that Carol really used in its entirety was the scene with Jack at the luncheon counter—‘no substitutions’—and there she added the ultimate flourish of Jack wiping the table clean,” Rafelson told Sight and Sound. “What I was really drawn to obviously was studying that character; but for every character in a movie, I like to think of how that character would behave in another movie, or in his own movie. My interest is not totally involved in the principals, but in every small character as well.”

Roger Ebert once called Nicholson’s performance a “masterpiece of heartbreaking intensity,” portraying Bobby as a restless man whose bravado masks profound insecurity. Ultimately, Bobby remains one of cinema’s most famous antiheroes—a man who rejects every path available to him because he can’t accept himself.

The tension Bobby experiences even runs through the film’s music. Bobby’s working-class world is filled with Tammy Wynette, while the family home is steeped in Bach, Chopin, and Mozart. Four Wynette songs—“Stand by Your Man,” “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “When There’s a Fire in Your Heart,” and “Don’t Touch Me”—appear alongside five classical works, including Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49 and Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue in D Minor, creating a musical divide that mirrors Bobby’s fractured identity.

The following year, Five Easy Pieces was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film walked away without a win but has since become a profound watch over the decades.

A remarkably intimate character study of class, identity, and alienation, the film remains as unsettling and emotionally potent now as it was when it arrived in theaters 56 years ago.

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Getting ready for the day is much easier when you own the perfect everyday shoe. Whether you’re taking your dog out for a quick walk or are dressing up for the work day, Clarks has a plethora of dependable shoe styles that you can choose from. The brand is well-known for being comfortable and supportive, which is why we’re eyeing the Clarks Juliet Palm Loafers while they’re up to 67% off at Amazon. 

The footwear originally cost $85, but has been reduced to as low as $28 in the glittery black colorway — just in time for fall. The loafers are being sold in three other classic hues: tan, matte black, and metallic brown. We love the tan and matte black colorways for those in need of a shoe that can match with anything, while the metallic and sparkly options are perfect for a fun pop of shimmer. 

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The sizes range from 5 to 12, including half, narrow, and wide sizes. One shopper said that the shoes “feel supportive and cushioned” from the first wear due to the lightweight foam footbed, so there’s no break-in period needed. This is actually a really great feature because the loafers are made of a leather upper, which usually is a bit stiff out of the box. However, reviewers continued to say that they’re “great for long days of walking, standing, or being on-the-go” instantly. 

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The loafers have a rubber outsole that looks like a rich wood, with a slight block heel that offers a bit of height and ankle stability. The material has a layered design on the top and sides of the foot to give the shoes a subtle texture, making them look intentional and “timeless.” Another customer agreed that they “hold up well” after consistent use, as they “maintain both shape and comfort without feeling worn out quickly.” 

The beauty of these shoes, aside from the fact that they’re “good-quality” and feel like you’re stepping on clouds, is that they’re incredibly “versatile.” You can wear them with virtually any bottoms, including trousers, skirts, dresses, and even leggings. Since they’re so “stylish” and “eye-catching,” the loafers will elevate your seasonal outfit without even trying. 

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Before Lady A became one of country music’s biggest groups, its formation depended on a very 2000s kind of music discovery. In 2006, Hillary Scott heard Charles Kelley’s songs on MySpace, then recognized him from his profile when she spotted him at a Nashville bar. She walked over to introduce herself, and that chance meeting helped bring Scott, Kelley and Dave Haywood together, eventually launching a country career filled with major hits, including “Need You Now.”

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Before Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat made anyone one direct message away from becoming a friend, Charles Kelley posted his music on MySpace. That decision would lead to him being recognized by his future bandmate Hillary Scott.

That MySpace-influenced, in-person meeting changed the course of the careers of Kelley, Scott and Haywood.

Kelley invited Scott to write with him and Haywood, and the trio quickly realized their voices worked well together. Their first song was “All We’d Ever Need,” which was initially written for Scott to sing alone before she helped turn it into a duet.

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Lady A’s Rise to Country Music Stardom

The group formed in 2006 under the name Lady Antebellum, later becoming known as Lady A. The trio performed around Nashville before signing with Capitol Records Nashville in 2007.

Their self-titled debut album arrived in 2008 and helped establish their country-pop sound. Their 2009 song “Need You Now” turned them into crossover stars and became one of the biggest hits of the era. To this day, “Need You Now” is still considered one of Lady A’s signature songs.

The Nostalgia of Music Discovery Before Social Media

Lady A’s origin story is a reminder of the early days of music-sharing websites, which offered the unexpected opportunity to discover a new favorite artist online. Before polished social-media strategies or endless short-form videos competing for attention and algorithmic support, platforms like MySpace and LiveJournal helped new artists get discovered.

Artists like Lily Allen and later Billie Eilish were discovered through MySpace or SoundCloud, a reminder that music-sharing websites could create opportunities for artists who had not yet been signed to a record label.

Anyone could record their own music and simply upload it for others to discover.

That discoverability led to Hillary Scott discovering Charles Kelley’s music, which would eventually help them form one of modern country music’s most influential bands. Their chance meeting in a bar, however, was just plain old good luck.

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De-escalating toddler meltdowns isn’t easy. Yes, there are “gentle parenting tantrum phrases” everywhere on social media these days, but it can often feel like they don’t work. Also: Bigger kids don’t stop having big feelings.

“A preschooler may scream on the floor,” explains Dr. Amy Kincaid Todey, PhD, a psychologist. “A 9-year-old may yell, ‘This is the worst day ever!’ A teenager may slam a door or shut down. When children are highly emotional, it becomes harder for them to think flexibly, solve problems and control impulses.”

She cautions that the peak of a meltdown typically isn’t the best time for a lecture. Step one: help the child regulate. Then, look for opportunities to teach. That said, it may feel like almost second nature to skip both steps and instead tell a child to “calm down.” Dr. Todey understands.

“Parents get activated, too,” she says. “When your child is yelling, melting down in public or refusing to cooperate, you may feel embarrassed, irritated, rushed or helpless. So sometimes ‘calm down’ really means: ‘Please stop because I’m getting overwhelmed, too.'”

Still, Dr. Todey explains that this two-word phrase can backfire, and there are more effective co-regulation strategies for parents who want to know how to calm a child down (for real). She prefers to use something that prioritizes validating a child’s feelings.

“Validation communicates: I can understand what you feel without approving of everything you do,” she tells Parade.

With that in mind, here’s what to say instead of “calm down,” plus more child psychologist-approved parenting scripts that actually work.

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The 6-Word Phrase Better Than ‘Calm Down’: ‘I See How Upset You Are’

When people ask Dr. Todey what to say instead of calm down, she recommends “I see how upset you are.” She shares that this phrase prioritizes validating a child’s feelings and connection, but it doesn’t permit all behaviors.

“You do not have to agree with your child to say it,” the child psychologist says. “You are not saying: ‘You’re right.’ You are saying: ‘I see you.'”

Dr. Todey recommends that parents then add a boundary, such as:

• “I see how upset you are. The answer is still no.”
• “I see how upset you are. I won’t let you hit.”
• “I see how upset you are. I’m right here.”

“Connection and limits can exist together,” she emphasizes.

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The Neuroscience: Why ‘Calm Down’ Actually Pours Gas on the Fire

Dr. Todey notes that no neuroscientific research shows that the precise phrase “calm down” triggers a brain response.

“The neuroscience is more nuanced,” she states. “When people become highly emotional, it becomes harder to use the parts of the brain involved in flexible thinking, impulse control and problem-solving. Then we add another demand: ‘Calm down.'”

She shares that the demand can feel more like criticism, and it isn’t very validating to a child’s feelings. It may not feel supportive, either. Hence, telling a child to “calm down” may have the opposite effect.

“It can… actually lead to an additional frustration of not feeling understood,” Dr. Todey says. “What does have an interesting research base is putting feelings into words.”

In other words, “name it to tame it” psychology. Dr. Todey points to studies suggesting that naming an emotional experience can reduce emotional reactivity in brain regions involved in regulation. A 2026 study of young children indicated that kids who could better identify and label emotions tend to regulate more effectively.

“Naming a feeling does not magically stop a tantrum, but it may help make an overwhelming experience more understandable,” she explains. “And, importantly, it can help to strengthen the relationship between you and your child during a vulnerable moment for them.”

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The ‘Name It To Tame It’ Strategy for Older Kids

“Name it to tame it” psychology also works on older kids, including teenagers.

Dr. Todey suggests taking a natural, more curious approach with children as they grow up. For instance, instead of saying, “I notice you are experiencing anger,” Dr. Todey recommends saying, “I know that is disappointing” or “It sounds like you were embarrassed?”

“Then, stop talking,” she advises. “If your teenager says, ‘I’m not disappointed. I’m pissed,’ that is still useful. They have identified what they are feeling.”

Later, in a more settled moment, Dr. Todey says you might ask: “What do you want to do about it?”

“That is real-world emotion regulation: notice the feeling, name it and then choose what happens next,” she tells Parade. “Inviting them to problem-solve, rather than offering a solution yourself, also communicates confidence that they can do it and helps them strengthen their developing autonomy.”

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The Hardest Step: Regulating Your Own Nervous System First

A key part of co-regulation strategies for parents is that they need to be regulated too.

“Children’s emotions can quickly pull adults into the same escalation,” Dr. Todey says. “Your child raises their voice. You raise yours. They get louder. You talk faster.”

Before you know it, she says you’ll find that two nervous systems are escalating one another.

“Children learn how to handle their emotions by watching us handle ours,” she shares. “I often tell parents: You do not have to be perfectly calm. You just need to be calmer than your child.”

Dr. Todey says you can start by getting quieter instead of louder. She suggests lowering your voice, slowing down and using fewer words.

“Instead of a long lecture, try, ‘You’re really angry. I won’t let you speak to me that way. We’ll talk when we’re calmer,'” she states. “Your tone communicates, ‘This feeling is big, but manageable.'”

When you can internalize that, it becomes more possible for your child to do so as well.

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• Dr. Amy Kincaid Todey, PhD, is a psychologist.
• Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli. (2007) Psychological Science.
• Labeling it makes you feel better: The role of affect labeling on emotion regulation among Chinese preschoolers. (2026) Child Development.
  

During last night’s Emmy Awards, Reba McEntire performed a powerful tribute to fellow country legend Dolly Parton, who passed away on Aug. 25, 2026. Wearing a floor-length white gown, McEntire sang Parton’s 1983 song “Appalachian Memories” in front of a tear-stained crowd of television’s finest.

McEntire’s tribute was a fitting reminder that she’s not only one of country music’s most enduring stars; she’s also one of its great interpreters. With a catalog spanning more than five decades, 140 singles, and dozens of albums, the contemporary Queen of Country has no shortage of songs to choose from. She also has more than 100 charting songs, with 34 reaching No. 1 on the Billboard country chart. So, sifting through the superstar’s discography to find the very best track is no easy task.

That said, the country music experts over at The Boot did just that and crowned one Reba song her very best.

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Released as a single in February 1991, after first appearing on her 16th studio album, Rumor Has It, in September 1990, “Fancy” is a powerful storytelling anthem about grit, survival, and transformation from poverty to fame. Originally written and recorded by another icon, Bobbie Gentry, in 1969 at Muscle Shoals’ legendary FAME Studios, the song took on new life when McEntire recorded it more than two decades later as country music’s own Southern Gothic masterpiece.

“‘Fancy’ was written and originally recorded by Bobbie Gentry in 1969, but McEntire’s 1991 remake is still considered one of her best—and bravest—songs to date,” The Boot wrote. “A story of a rags-to-riches young woman who earns a living on the streets, McEntire sings, ‘I might have been born just plain white trash / But Fancy was my name.’”

According to Songfacts, McEntire had wanted to record the song since 1984. But her producer at the time, Jimmy Bowen, thought it wouldn’t benefit her because it was too closely associated with the “Ode to Billie Joe” artist. But McEntire knew better.

Following a change in producers, she and Tony Brown, a former member of the Stamps Quartet who later played with Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band, set out to create what would become one of McEntire’s biggest and baddest signature songs.

“People need to listen to the song,” McEntire told American Songwriter. “If the song is great, I don’t care who’s singing it—man or woman, black or white, gay or not—if the song is good, and they sing it well, and the audience loves it, it should be a hit. It shouldn’t be in a category.”

The song was definitely a hit. McEntire’s “Fancy” surpassed Gentry’s original on the country chart,  climbing to No. 8, with CMT ranking the anthem at No. 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Country Songs. With the album’s other hits, including the No. 1 smash “You Lie,” Rumor Has It reached No. 2 on the country albums chart and No. 39 on the Billboard 200.

Besides the great lyrics, another reason the song performed so well on the charts was its music video, which stars McEntire as Fancy.

Directed by Jack Cole, the visual was filmed in the dead of winter on the outskirts of Nashville. It sees McEntire live out the lyrics, from being “turned out” by her mother as a “half-grow’d kid” to getting a “Georgia mansion and an elegant New York townhouse flat.” The iconic video received a nomination for Music Video of the Year at the CMA Awards in 1991, but lost to K.T. Oslin’s “Come Next Monday.”

“Even though [Fancy] was a prostitute, she and her mother realized this is how you’re going to be able to survive in this world,” McEntire said. “You get your toe-hold and then go on and be bigger and better, and also take care of yourself and help others.”

McEntire was also part of a broader shift toward increasingly theatrical country performances in the 1990s. In the same interview with American Songwriter, she remembered just how big those shows became.

“The 1990s were when it really became about the performance, when we had 15 costume changes, 10 dancers onstage, more lights than Madonna or Michael Jackson had on their stage,” she said. “I was completely taking up the entire floor of the arena. It was so theatrical. … We were going 900 miles per hour, enjoying it all and having a great time.”

McEntire famously channeled that ’90s arena energy in 2019 when she performed a fiery rendition of “Fancy” at the CMA Awards. The performance included three dramatic looks, starting with a purple robe, then transitioning into a red gown and ending in a fiery red jumpsuit. The razzle-dazzle was just further proof that McEntire is a force, and Fancy is but one of her names.

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If you have a running list of your next K-Dramas to watch, then add The Remarried Empress to the list. The highly-anticipated K-drama adaptation is set to premiere is set to premiere in November and Hulu just dropped the official trailer. Fans are looking forward to this webtoon adaptation that garnered almost 3 billion views worldwide.

So what’s so special about The Remarried Empress? Read on for more about the show including its premiere date, cast, official trailer and more!

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What is The Remarried Empress about?

The Remarried Empress follows the strained relationship of beloved Empress Navier (Shin Min-a) and her husband Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon) of the Eastern Kingdom. With anxieties rising across the kingdom, the couple’s relationship begins to fracture when Sovieshu falls in love with a runaway slave and attempts to move heaven and earth to win her heart. Unwilling to compromise her dignity, Navier acquiesces to the emperor’s requests on one condition — that she be allowed to remarry rival Crown Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom. What follows is a tale of love, lust and regret that threatens the fate of an entire kingdom as Navier strives to reclaim her power.

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Is The Remarried Empress based on a webtoon?

Yes. The Remarried Empress is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name. Fans can catch up on the webtoon prior the series premiere on Hulu on WEBTOON’s English-language platfrom here..

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When does The Remarried Empress premiere?

The Remarried Empress premieres on Nov. 4 on Hulu with the first four episodes. Two episodes will premiere each Wednesday through Nov. 25.

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Where can I watch The Remarried Empress?

The Remarried Empress can be streamed in the US on Hulu. It will be available to stream internatonally on Disney+.

Who’s in the cast of The Remarried Empress? Shin Min-a as Empress Navier

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Shin Min-a as Empress Navier

Shin Min-a is a well-known South Korean actress who is best known for her roles in series such as Oh My Venus, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. She is married to fellow actor Kim Woo-bin.

Ju Ji-hoon as Emperor Sovieshu

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Ju Ji-hoon as Emperor Sovieshu

Ju Ji-hoon is a South Korean model and actor who first gained recognition with his role on Princess Hours. He is best known for his roles on Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, Hyena, and Mask.

Lee Jong-suk as Crown Prince Heinrey

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Lee Jong-suk as Crown Prince Heinrey

Lee Jong-suk is best known for his roles in K-Dramas While You Were Sleeping, Pinocchio, and Doctor Stranger. The South Korean actor/model started his acting career with roles in School 2013 and I Can Hear Your Voice.

Lee Se-young as Rashta

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Lee Se-young as Rashta

Lee Se-young started off her career as a child actress, but is best known for her leading roles in the K-Drama series The Crowned Clown, The Red Sleeve, and What Comes After Love.

Is there a trailer for The Remarried Empress?

Yes! Check out the official trailer for The Remarried Empress below.

Check out character art for The Remarried Empress

Hulu dropped character art for the four main leads in The Remarried Empress. Check them out below.

Shin Mina as Empress Navier

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Lee Jongsuk as Crown Prince Heinrey

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Fall weather is almost here, which means it’s time to stock up on lightweight layers for crisp mornings and breezy evenings. If you’re looking for a versatile staple to wear on its own or underneath your favorite sweaters and jackets, Walmart has a budget-friendly find that’s worth adding to your cart.

The Anrabess Ribbed Long-Sleeve Shirt is currently on sale for up to 58% off, dropping the price from $24 to as low as $10. It comes in over 30 color options, including a broad range of classic neutrals, rich jewel tones, and soft pastels. Sizes range from extra small to 2XL, although availability varies based on color. 

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With its classic crewneck, long sleeves, and flattering slim fit, this ribbed top is the kind of closet staple you’ll want to reach for again and again once cooler weather arrives. The fitted silhouette creates a sleek, polished look on its own, while its streamlined design makes it ideal for layering underneath chunky sweaters, cardigans, blazers, and jackets when temperatures drop.

Made from a soft rayon and elastane blend, the shirt has a lightweight, breathable feel with medium stretch, so you’ll be able to navigate fluctuating temperature throughout the day with ease. The ribbed knit texture gives this classic basic an extra touch of style, while the wrinkle-resistant, machine-washable fabric makes upkeep a breeze. 

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Multiple Walmart shoppers praised the long-sleeve shirt for its “comfortable and flattering slim fit.” One reviewer noted that the material is”soft” and “stretchy,” adding, “I love how easy this top is to layer under sweaters, cardigans, or jackets.” Others highlighted the “versatile” design, dubbing it a “wardrobe basic you’ll find yourself reaching for over and over.”

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Dancing with the Stars returned for its 35th season tonight. Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, the ballroom welcomed 16 new celebrities and their professional partners for their first live performance.

This season’s Dancing with the Stars premiered with a two-night event with the male contestants competing on Tuesday night and the females on Wednesday, which meant that tonight Tyler Cameron, Ezra Frech, Taylor Hanson, Conner Leavitt, Jackson Olson, Guillermo Rodriguez, Harry Shum Jr., and Connor Wood either performed the cha cha, tango, or quickstep and received their first scores from the judges. See the results below.

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Who was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars tonight? Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman  Who finished at the top of the Dancing with the Stars leaderboard tonight?

The top score of the night was Harry Shaum with partner Jenna Johnson. They earned 21 points out of a possible 30. Bruno said the “chemistry between the two of you was sharp as a scalpel,” a reference to Harry’s role on Grey’s Anatomy. Carrie Ann said, “You are so electric.”

Who finished at the bottom of the Dancing with the Stars leaderboard tonight?

The lowest score of the night was Guillermo Rodriguez, who only managed to eke out a 10 out of a possible 30 points from all three judges. Derek said, “Technique? No. Effort? Yes.” And Bruno said, “Technique will only get better,” while Carrie Ann said it had “entertainment value.”

What were the scores on Dancing with the Stars tonight?

Here are the full scores from tonight’s episode of DWTS:

Jackson & Emma (Cha Cha): Carrie Ann,  5 + Derek,  5 + Bruno, 5  = 15
Tyler & Sharna (Tango): Carrie Ann, 6 + Derek,  5 + Bruno, 5  = 17
Conner L & Adele (Salsa): Carrie Ann, 4 + Derek,  4 + Bruno, 4  = 12
Guillermo & Witney (Cha Cha): Carrie Ann, 4 + Derek,  3 + Bruno,  3 = 10
Ezra & Daniella (Tango): Carrie Ann, 7 + Derek,  6 + Bruno, 7 = 20
Conner Wood & Rylee (Cha Cha): Carrie Ann,  6+ Derek,  5 + Bruno, 5  = 16
Taylor & Britt (Quickstep): Carrie Ann, 6 + Derek, 5 + Bruno, 5= 16
Harry & Jenna (Cha Cha): Carrie Ann,  7+ Derek,  7 + Bruno,   7= 21

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Who’s left this season on Dancing with the Stars? Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik  Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess  Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy  Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach  Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov  Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart  Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas  Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong  Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills  Jackson Olson and Emma Slater  Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson  Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson  Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa  Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold 

The Season 35 premiere of DWTS  continues Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and is simulcast LIVE across both ABC and Disney+. Streams next day on Hulu.

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It has been nearly four decades since we first met Will Smith — well, “Will Smith” as played by Will Smith, of course — and the rest of the Banks family on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. One of the best sitcoms of all time, the NBC classic introduced the world to iconic TV characters like dance-happy Carlton Banks (Alfonso Ribeiro), stern-but-loving Uncle Phil (James Avery), spoiled-but-sweet Hilary Banks (Karyn Parsons) and sarcastic butler Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell) over its six-season run, and made viewers feel like part of the family along the way.

Soon enough, we’ll see a Banks family reunion on our TV screens: Tatyana Ali — who played the youngest Banks daughter, Ashley — is competing on Dancing with the Stars season 35, which happens to be co-hosted by her Fresh Prince brother, Alfonso Ribeiro. The former on-screen siblings will be back together beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, with the season’s two-night premiere event kicking off at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+.

Ahead of the new DWTS season, let’s catch up with Will Smith and the rest of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast and see what they’ve been up to since the beloved sitcom ended its run 30 years ago.

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‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Will Smith Will Smith as the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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If you’ve been paying attention to movies or music for the past 30 years, you already know what superstar Will Smith has been up to: The multi-hyphenate has helmed major blockbuster films (including the Bad Boys and Men in Black franchises), was nominated for three Best Actor Oscars (for 2001’s Ali, 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness and 2021’s King Richard, the latter of which he won and sparked a big slap-happy controversy), and is the patriarch of one of Hollywood’s most famous families. (Wife Jada Pinkett Smith is a famous actress and singer, and his children Trey, Jaden and Willow have all dabbled in the entertainment industry.)

Though things have certainly quieted for Smith following Slapgate, he did release new music last year (his fifth studio album, Based on a True Story) and will next be seen in the upcoming crime thriller Supermax, directed by David Gordon Green and co-starring AnnaSophia Robb, Jaafar Jackson, and Jason Clarke.

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Alfonso Ribeiro THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR — Season 5 — Pictured: Alfonso Ribeiro as Carlton Banks — Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank

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Ribeiro reportedly had such a wonderful time starring as Carlton Banks during six seasons of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that the experience nearly ruined all future acting jobs for the performer. During a June 2026 appearance on Hoda Kotb‘s podcast, the 54-year-old actor said of working with his Fresh Prince cast: “The way we worked together, the way we supported each other was very special…It’s part of why I don’t really act anymore, because that [kind of joy, that kind of support, that kind of creative magic] will never be again.”

But that doesn’t mean Ribeiro hasn’t been a regular TV fixture in recent years: He currently hosts ABC’s video clip series America’s Funniest Home Videos and co-hosts the network’s reality competition series Dancing with the Stars with Julianne Hough. He also memorably won DWTS Season 19 alongside professional dancer Witney Carson.

Related: ‘DWTS’ Host Alfonso Ribeiro Opens Up About the ‘Year That Changed My Whole Life’ (Exclusive)

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James Avery was a busy TV actor before The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but it was his role as Will’s hilariously stern but supportive Uncle Phil that turned him into a household name. Following that NBC sitcom, though, Avery continued in the comedy world with the UPN series Sparks, in which he played the lead role of Alonzo Sparks for two seasons.

The Virginia native continued to appear in popular TV shows — including That ’70s Show, The Closer, NYPD Blue, Grey’s Anatomy and Star Trek: Enterprise — until his death in December 2013. (Avery died at age 68 in Glendale, California, following complications from open-heart surgery.)

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Karyn Parsons Karyn Parsons as Hilary Banks

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Like her former on-screen bro Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons largely moved away from acting in the decades following The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Though the 59-year-old did appear in the 2026 crime thriller The Projectionist, written and directed by Alexandre Rockwell.

Nowadays, she’s the founder of the Sweet Blackberry Foundation, which produces animated films and books about unsung black heroes. Parsons has also authored several children’s books, including the middle-grade novel How High the Moon, the picture-book biographies Flying Free (about Bessie Coleman) and Saving the Day (about Garrett Morgan), and this year’s YA novel Blue Beach.

Related: Tia Mowry Reveals What Her Devastating Rejection From ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Taught Her (Exclusive)

Tatyana Ali Tatyana Ali starred as Ashley Banks on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Arir’

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Tatyana Ali was just 17 years old when her time as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air wrapped up. After that series ended, Ali released her debut R&B album, Kiss the Sky, in 1998—which was certified gold and featured hit singles “Daydreamin'” and “Boy You Knock Me Out”—and graduated from Harvard University in 2002 with a degree in political science and government.

She resumed her TV acting career with regular roles on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, the TV One original series Love That Girl!, the BET dramedy Second Generation Wayans and the Tyler Perry-produced period drama Perimeter. The 47-year-old still regularly acts—she recently had recurring roles on Abbott Elementary and Bel-Air, and also appeared on the big screen in the 2026 war drama Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?—and will next be seen as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars Season 35.

Related: ‘90s ‘Fresh Prince’ Star Tatyana Ali, 46, Is So Beautiful Sharing Her Children’s Book Inspired by Her Son

Janet Hubert Janet Hubert-Whitten starred as Vivian Banks in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”

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After playing the original Vivian Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Janet Hubert‘s time on the NBC series was cut short when she was let go from her contract at the end of the third season, an event that reportedly led to a long estrangement between Hubert and series star Will Smith. (The role of Aunt Viv was recast and subsequently played by actress Daphne Maxwell Reid.)

“I lost everything — reputation, everything — and I understand you were able to move forward, but you know those words — calling a Black woman difficult in Hollywood is the kiss of death,” Hubert said during The Fresh Prince HBO Max reunion special.

However, Hubert has continued working in the industry: The now-70-year-old actress has had main roles on TV series like One Life to Live, General Hospital and, most recently, the Tubi sci-fi series Demascus.

Daphne Maxwell Reid Daphne Maxwell Reid as Vivian Banks in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”

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Daphne Maxwell Reid took over the role of Vivian Banks beginning in the fourth season of The Fresh Prince, and remained with the successful sitcom through its end in 1996. She later had recurring roles on the UPN sitcom Eve and the BET comedy series Let’s Stay Together. Alongside her husband, fellow actor Tim Reid, she co-founded New Millennium Studios, a full-service film production studio in Petersburg, Virginia, that the couple operated from 1997 to 2014.

Outside of acting, the 78-year-old is an accomplished photographer and clothing designer; her DaphneStyles fashion line features Chinese silk brocade toppers and linen swing coats, some of which she showed off during the Fresh Prince reunion on HBO Max.

Joseph Marcell Joseph Marcell as Geoffrey Butler in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”

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British actor-comedian Joseph Marcell turned the Banks’s trusty butler Geoffrey into a fan-favorite character with his sarcastic one-liners, but it’s his dramatic chops that landed him in numerous stage productions of Shakespeare classics like Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing and King Lear (playing Lear himself) in the years post-Fresh Prince.

Now 78 years old, Marcell also regularly appears in film and television, with recent credits including the British TV comedies Queenie, Mammoth and I Hate You, and films such as 2024’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man, 2025’s The Thursday Murder Club and 2026’s Seahorse.

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We’re now in the midst of September, which means that it’s almost time to swap out those summer sandals for fall footwear. The transitioning seasons come with fluctuating temperatures, so those chunky booties and rain boots may not be the best choice yet. Mary Jane flats are a better option, as they can handle any weather from the lingering summer heat to crisp autumn temperatures. 

If you’re looking to add a pair to your fall footwear collection, these Fitory Mary Jane Flats at Amazon are a fabulous choice. Right now, you can score them on sale for 25% off. Normally retailing for $40, they’re currently marked down to $30 in four styles, including black, brown, red, and woven brown. For just a couple of dollars more, you can snag them on sale in a leopard print style for $32. Sizes range from 6 to 11, and shoppers noted they fit true to size. 

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Crafted with an open upper, these Mary Janes offer ample coverage while allowing your feet to breathe. They’ll shield your feet from cool temperatures and breezes, yet promote airflow to help prevent your feet from overheating in warm weather. You can wear them barefoot, or pair them with crew socks for additional warmth and a trendy look. 

Featuring a 5-millimeter-thick insole, these Mary Janes deliver all-day comfort. The insole is made of a double layer of latex, cradling and cushioning your feet with every step. They’ll absorb the impact of your steps, reducing the pressure on your feet and joints to prevent discomfort and fatigue. 

Designed to keep you from feeling stiff and restricted, the upper and sole are flexible and bend with your feet as you walk around. These Mary Janes are incredibly lightweight — combined, they weigh just a little over half a pound. They’ll keep you light on your feet and ensure that every step is just as effortless as the last. 

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Simple yet elegant, these flats boast a sleek silhouette with a trendy square toe. The outer is made of polyurethane, giving them a polished leather appearance. These Mary Janes are complete with a strap that spans across the bridge, adding a classic accent. The straps are also functional, working to keep your feet securely in place as you move around. They have an adjustable buckle closure so you can tailor the tightness of the straps to your preference. 

These flats are the definition of versatility. However you choose to style them, they’ll elevate your outfit and make you look put-together effortlessly. Donned with office wear, refined streetwear, and anything in between, these Mary Janes will seamlessly complement your look to create an intentional ensemble. Alternatively, you can even wear them with casual attire, like an oversized tee and skirt, or a simple sweater and jeans. 

Shoppers love everything about these flats, from their comfy feel to their chic appearance. “I work long shifts in a hospital, and these keep my feet happy all day while still keeping my outfits looking cute,” one reviewer raved. “They are super comfortable and require absolutely zero break-in time.” The same reviewer said that they didn’t experience any blisters, chafing, or painful rubbing. A second shopper agreed, noting that these flats were “so comfortable right out of the box.” 

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If you want all your outfits to scream fall-ready, be sure to snag the Fitory Mary Jane Flats at Amazon while they’re on sale for as low as $30! 

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Let’s be honest—kitchen prep is often the unglamorous part of cooking. The part that happens before the sizzle, the plating, the Instagram-worthy moment. It’s chopping, dicing, mincing and generally standing at a cutting board, wondering why your onion is winning. The good news is you don’t have to be the one doing all the grunt work. A smart little kitchen tool can take over the tedious parts so you can actually enjoy the parts that feel like cooking.

That’s why we love T.J. Maxx’s latest sleeper hit—the Denmark Mini Food Chopper, which is serving some serious retro charm. Dressed in a soft sage green that feels plucked straight from a 1970s kitchen, this little gadget is riding the current wave of nostalgic avocado-toned appliances taking over kitchens (and feeds) everywhere. It looks like something your grandma might’ve stored on the counter next to her fondue set, except this one’s ready for modern-day meal prep.

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Don’t let the vintage look fool you, though—this chopper means business. Dual blades handle the slicing and dicing so you don’t have to, and a one-touch pulse button gives you total control over texture, whether you want a rough chop or something closer to a purée. It’s compact enough to tuck into a cabinet but mighty enough to tackle everyday prep: onions, garlic, herbs, nuts—you name it.

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Whipping up a batch of pesto? Done in seconds. Need a quick salsa, a nutty crumble topping or the aromatic base for a soup or sauce? This little machine chops through it all—no fancy knife skills required.

At just 100 watts, it’s not trying to be your full-size food processor; it’s the sidekick you didn’t know you needed for the small, repetitive jobs that eat up your time. And because it’s BPA-free and easy to assemble, cleanup and setup are just as fuss-free as the chopping itself.

This blast-from-the-past beauty rings up at just $14.99, marked down from a $28 compare-at price. That’s a whole lot of retro flair and genuine kitchen function for less than the cost of takeout. Grab one before it disappears from shelves—T.J. Maxx finds like this rarely stick around for long.

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