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Kelly Osbourne is remembering her late friend, singer Amy Winehouse, who would have been 43 today.

“There are some people who come into your life and leave footprints on your heart so deep that time could never possibly erase them,” Osbourne wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption, honoring Winehouse. “You are one of those people.”

Osbourne’s post, shared Monday, included sweet images of the pair together throughout the years. In her caption, she reflected on Winehouse’s life and their behind-the-scenes connection.

“When I think of you, I don’t think of the headlines, the photographs, or the noise. I think of your laugh,” she continued. “Your wicked sense of humor. The little moments nobody else saw. The nights we laughed until our stomachs hurt, your meat balls, the conversations that only best friends could understand, and that extraordinary heart you carried beneath all that brilliance.”

The “Rehab” singer died on July 23, 2011, of alcohol poisoning. She was 27.

“You were magic, Amy. Beautifully, wildly, imperfectly human and so very loved,” Osbourne added.

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In a heart-wrenching closing, the TV personality and daughter of the late Ozzy Osbourne, assured Winehouse that “you are still loved, still missed, still spoken about with laughter and tears, and still carried in the hearts of the people lucky enough to have known you. I miss you in ways words will never quite manage to explain.”

Osbourne regularly pays homage to her late friend, having previously posted birthday tributes to the late singer.

In 2019, the TV personality also commemorated the 8th anniversary of Winehouse’s death with an Instagram photo of the two of them captioned, “Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you.”

Soon after Winehouse’s death, in a 2011 interview, per People, Osbourne’s mom Sharon talked about the how the loss affected her daughter Kelly, “This was the first person she’s loved who she’s lost. That in itself made her frightened and shocked. She’s gone through all these different emotions.”

The tribute also included a photo of Winehouse with Kelly’s late father, Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July of 2025.

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Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 Japanese epic Seven Samurai has been ranked the No. 1 most groundbreaking movie of all time, more than seven decades after it first reached audiences.

The film was praised for its powerful screenplay, large-scale action, memorable characters and filmmaking techniques that later became common in action and war movies. Collider’s ranking places Seven Samurai above other landmark films, calling it a foundational work for the epic action genre.

The ranking points first to the film’s screenplay. The story follows many characters and takes place across about three and a half hours, while holding most of its major action until later in the movie.

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Collider described the film as having a “perfect screenplay” and argued that movies made after 1954 that are long and filled with action owe something to Seven Samurai.

Released in Japan on April 26, 1954, Seven Samurai runs for 207 minutes. The movie tells the story of a poor farming village that hires seven samurai to protect it from bandits planning to return after the harvest.

The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Isao Kimura, Daisuke Kato, Seiji Miyaguchi, Yoshio Inaba and Minoru Chiaki as the seven warriors.

The movie’s influence goes far beyond its original Japanese setting.

Smithsonian Magazine explained that even people who have never watched Seven Samurai may have already seen stories influenced by it. The film’s basic idea of bringing together a group of skilled fighters for one mission appeared in later movies and other forms of popular entertainment.

Its direct Hollywood remake, The Magnificent Seven, arrived in 1960. Other works connected to the film’s influence include The Guns of Navarone, The Dirty Dozen, Three Amigos! and Pixar’s A Bug’s Life.

Roger Ebert also described Seven Samurai as a film that helped create a genre that continued through the rest of the 20th century. He pointed to its group-mission structure as an important idea that later appeared in war, heist and action movies.

Making Seven Samurai was not easy.

Production began on May 27, 1953, with filming taking place at Toho Studios and on locations in Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. Kurosawa wanted to film outdoors, including in a mountainous area west of Tokyo, while heavy rain repeatedly slowed production.

The movie also became extremely expensive for its time.

According to Smithsonian Magazine, the production budget reached about 10 times the average cost of a Japanese film. Toho had to pause filming while finding additional money to keep the production going.

The film eventually received a total production budget of ¥210 million, making it the most expensive Japanese movie made at that time. Filming finished in 1954 after 148 working days.

Despite the problems, Kurosawa continued with his ambitious plan.

The story is set in 16th-century Japan and centers on farmers who fear repeated attacks from bandits. The village elder advises them to find samurai who will fight in exchange for food.

The group eventually becomes seven warriors led by Kambei, a veteran ronin played by Takashi Shimura. Toshiro Mifune plays Kikuchiyo, a loud and unpredictable man who claims to be a samurai despite being born a peasant.

Their relationship with the villagers becomes an important part of the story.

The samurai and farmers come from different social classes, and the film shows the distrust between them. Kikuchiyo eventually challenges the samurai by explaining that peasants have suffered because of samurai as well.

The movie also follows the relationship between the young samurai Katsushirō and Shino, a farmer’s daughter. Their romance crosses the social rules of the period and becomes another example of the film’s focus on duty, class and tradition.

The final battle brings the samurai and villagers together against the bandits. Several of the seven warriors die during the fight, while the village survives.

Seven Samurai received the Silver Lion for direction at the Venice Film Festival. It was also nominated for two Academy Awards and three BAFTAs, although it did not win those awards.

Rotten Tomatoes currently lists the film with a 100% Tomatometer score from 103 reviews and a 97% Popcornmeter score from more than 50,000 ratings.

More than 70 years after its Japanese release, Seven Samurai remains closely linked to the development of modern action filmmaking.

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While plenty of athletes arrived at NFL stadiums Sunday ready to make a statement on the field, Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes had a very special game day partner by his side.

The NFL star and his 2-year-old son Trey arrived at the Lions’ season opener wearing matching Spider-Man costumes, and it may have been one of the cutest arrivals of Week 1.

The father-son duo showed up in full superhero gear, with the young fan seemingly more than ready to cheer on his dad as the Lions kicked off the 2026 season at home. While his dad would eventually take the field for Detroit, his son might have already stolen the spotlight before kickoff.

The adorable arrival quickly caught attention from fans, who couldn’t get enough of the matching looks.

“This is the cutest arrival ever,” the NFL captioned an Instagram video of the pair arriving to Ford Field.

More than 750 fans were quick to comment on the Marvel-inspired apparel and aww-inducing moment.

“As a Lions fan, I couldn’t be more proud. We have a team of family men, good husband’s and all around great human beings,” one wrote.

“Soo adorable! His son will never forget this!” a fan wrote.

Another added, “The duo we didn’t know we needed!”

It turns out Spider-Man wasn’t just reserved for Barnes’ and Trey’s arrival.

After recording a sack during Sunday’s game, the Lions linebacker channeled the Marvel superhero himself, shooting imaginary webs from his wrist as part of his celebration.

“Barnes was all over the field,” head coach Dan Campbell said after the game according to the team’s website. “You could really feel that.”

The Lions opened their season Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, ultimately earning a 31-30 victory in a thrilling Week 1 matchup that spilled into overtime. But while Detroit secured the win on the field, Barnes’ son had already claimed his own Week 1 victory before kickoff.

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The 1980s changed the way people watched TV in a variety of ways. One of those was the way the background music worked, with Miami Vice paving the way for popular music being used.

On Sept. 16, 1984, Miami Vice premiered, and legend has it that it was picked up with a two-word pitch to NBC, “MTV cops.” Creator Anthony Yerkovich has since shared that he had a script in progress about two undercover detectives in Miami, but “MTV cops” was written on a napkin and it would end up becoming the operational motto to create the visual style.

That being said, it wasn’t smooth sailing for this iconic cop drama. During the first two seasons, the show faced a lawsuit against Ferrari due to the use of Sonny Crockett’s iconic black 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder. It wasn’t a real Spyder, and instead, was a kit car built on the chassis of a Chevrolet Corvette. It’s understandable that Ferrari was upset about that, but in the end, the lawsuit was settled, with the Spyder being blown up after two seasons and the legendary car manufacturer donating two real 1986 white Testarossas to showcase on the series.

Then there was the music. Everyone will now remember the use of “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins playing in the pilot episode. Now, it seems almost normal to have pop music in TV. There are plenty of people who think of AC/DC and Kansas as soon as Supernatural comes up, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer even had live music thanks to The Bronze. Yet, it wasn’t until this 1984 NBC drama that it became a “done thing.”

Up to this point, music had been used as narrative scores. It was written specifically for the series, and that’s still the case for many shows, such as Outlander and Game of Thrones. Miami Vice wanted to do something different, having music as background noise, creating an element of realism to the story. This also helped to revitalize music as a whole, as when people would hear a track on the series, it would immediately become a hit, and that’s something that continues to this day. Who doesn’t have Shazam on their phone to hit when an interesting track comes on in the background?

In the end, the Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas series would help to revitalize the South Beach appearance. Up to this point, the area had become economically depressed and aged, plagued with the drug trade. As Miami Vice focused on two undercover detectives looking to clean up the drug trade, it did so with neon colors and hope that helped to bring tourism back to the area, and it’s now become a luxury destination for the world to see.

While on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2025, Johnson looked back on his time on the series, as it helped to cement him as one of the best TV cops of the 1980s. While Johnson noted that it was “back when there were four networks,” it doesn’t take away from the fact that Friday nights saw “40 to 50 million people” tuning in at 10 p.m. He noted, “That was a big deal, because people wouldn’t go out on their dates or anything until after 10 o’clock. It was like a thing. And there’s really no way to compare it — and certainly not for the length of time — but it was Beatles-like when it was on the air.”

An expert astrologer notes that those born in April, July, September, and December are most likely to have been royal in a past life, which influences their present-day personality and choices.

Maybe you’re someone who has always found it natural to step into leadership positions or own the stage when you share your thoughts and opinions. You might find you can easily command adoration from others, or perhaps you feel a strong connection to your family’s legacy, being of service to others, or keeping up with long-held traditions.

No matter how these traits manifest in your everyday life, they could be a sign that you were a graceful, composed, and celebrated royal in a past life. This is more likely the case if you were born during one of four birth months, which come with astrological powers.

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Check for the birth month you were born to see if you experienced a regal past life.

If you came into the world when the sun was moving through either go-getter, dynamic, bold fire sign Aries or grounded, deliberate earth sign Taurus, you’re naturally goal-oriented, action-driven, and laser-focused on achievement. You believe strongly in your ability to cross the finish line on any challenge presented to you, whether you move toward it at a speedy or slow, steady pace. You likely also have a strong sense of civic duty—much like April-born Queen Elizabeth II who was one of the longest reigning royals of all time—and seem almost unshakeable, which are both traits that speak to a regal past life.

You were born during the month that serves as the heart of summertime, when the sun moves through Cancer, the sign of caregiving, family, and emotions, and the sign it rules, Leo, which is associated with confidence, leadership, drive, and claiming the spotlight. If you were born with either of these signs in your birth chart, you’re someone who finds it easy to step into a position of power while bearing in mind the needs of others. You’re tremendously heartfelt and nurturing, as well as capable of running the show—all signs that you were an inspiring monarch. 

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You came into the world when the sun was in either detail-oriented, helpful, thoughtful Virgo or balance-seeking, diplomatic Libra, making you someone who cares quite a bit about leaving a place, a relationship, or a situation better than how you found it. Whether you’re ruled by messenger Mercury, the planet of communication, as a Virgo or you’re ruled by Venus, the planet of harmony, as a Libra, you’re a people person, and that quality in and of itself made you a royal that the masses could relate to and connect with. 

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If you were born in December, the sun was moving through either wanderlust-fueled, buoyant, go-big-or-go-home fire sign Sagittarius or mature, grounded, pragmatic earth sign Capricorn. You can readily command authority and find it easy to go all out, embracing the opulence that’s often associated with a regal lifestyle. Whether you’re deeply philosophical and capable of being a wise mentor as a Sag or you’re truly industrious and committed to traditions as a Cap, you exude a royal vibe.   

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Turning 68 today, Beth Nielsen Chapman has spent nearly four decades being the name serious country fans know even when the songs themselves are credited to someone more famous.

Born September 14, 1958, in Harlingen, Texas, to an Air Force major and a nurse, Chapman spent much of her childhood moving between bases, including a stretch in Germany where she taught herself guitar and piano. Her family eventually settled in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1969. She moved to Nashville in 1984 with her husband, Ernest, and their four-year-old son, encouraged in part by the Beach Boys’ Bruce Johnston, who’d heard her perform locally and pushed her to pursue songwriting seriously.

Her first No. 1 came four years later, when Tanya Tucker took “Strong Enough to Bend,” co-written with Don Schlitz, to the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in 1988. Willie Nelson followed with a No. 1 of his own the next year, “Nothing I Can Do About It Now,” in 1989.

Her biggest commercial moment arrived a decade later, in 1998, when Faith Hill recorded “This Kiss,” co-written with Annie Roboff and Robin Lerner. The song topped the country charts, crossed into the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary top 10, earned a Grammy nomination, and won both the CMA and ASCAP awards for Song of the Year. Between those two milestones, Lorrie Morgan also rode a Chapman song, “Five Minutes,” to No. 1 in 1990, Morgan’s first-ever chart-topper.

Chapman’s personal life has shaped her writing as much as her craft has. After Ernest died of cancer, she wrote “Sand and Water” while working through her grief, a song Elton John later performed throughout his 1997 world tour. She was diagnosed with breast cancer herself in 2000. “I sort of write my way through my grief, joy and feelings,” she said in a 2014 interview.

In the 1980s, long before Vince Gill became one of country music’s top-performing stars, he was struggling to establish himself as a solo country artist. An unexpected opportunity came along to join Dire Straits on tour. This was the kind of professional offer that could have solved his financial worries and put him on some of the world’s biggest stages, but it could have meant giving up on his dream of becoming a star in his own right. Rather than abandon the country sound he was still working to define, Gill chose to stay the course. The rest is country music history.

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Gill had already scored several country hits, including the 1987 Top Five single “Cinderella,” but his true breakthrough came with “When I Call Your Name,” which reached No. 2 in 1990.

Earlier in the 1980s, Gill was dealing with financial stress and a seemingly endless series of setbacks when he was offered what, for many musicians, would have been the chance of a lifetime: joining Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits on a world tour as their guitarist.

Touring with a world-famous band at the height of its fame would have meant seeing the world, performing in some of the biggest stadiums and arenas around the globe and putting an end to the financial strain that dogged him at the time. But Gill’s dream of becoming a solo country artist was bigger than the offer. He politely turned it down, unwilling to give up on his belief in what he had to contribute to country music.

“I’m going to turn down the sure thing,” he shared in a recent interview, “and bet on me.”

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The gamble paid off. By the end of the decade, Gill had broken through with his 1989 album When I Call Your Name, and the title track helped turn him into one of country music’s most celebrated stars.

Instead of becoming a member of Dire Straits, he became a country music legend on his own terms.

The story is a reminder that before achieving fame and fortune, musicians are often forced to make choices that test their commitment to their dreams. Not every aspiring musician will find success on the scale Vince Gill has, but his story shows that sometimes betting on yourself is the most important step toward making that dream a reality.

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Sometimes a piece of furniture comes along that is so irresistible it just stops you in your tracks. Lately the object of so many affections has been the lovely cottagecore aesthetic, bringing a sweet innocence to the home in all its whimsical, down-to-earth glory. It’s an inviting style that can instantly transform the mood in any room, complete with soft colors and nature-inspired elements that convey cozy ambiance.

Warm lighting has that effect too, and the result is pure magic when you add something as rustic and farmhouse-friendly as the Natyswan Tree Trunk Floor Lamp to your space. Like something straight out of a fairytale, this adorable accent pulls double duty, illuminating your space with a soft glow while adding a uniquely earthy detail to the room. It’s usually $100, but right now it’s priced as low as $60 at Walmart.

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No matter where you choose to set it up, you can count on it to make a statement. True to the cottagecore vibe, it’s decidedly subtle in warm tones like brown and cream. The detailing is stunning, with distinctive knots that lend the lamp’s “trunk” a realistic appearance. All models feature neutral linen shades that diffuse the light to a gentle luminosity. 

It’s just enough light to brighten up a reading nook, home library, nursery, or other space that might benefit from some pastoral charm. The look is homey and slightly undone, a characteristic that contributes to the lamp’s rough-hewn feel. It’s perfectly imperfect, just like a real tree trunk, yet still exudes the look of a classy piece of furniture.

Standing 69 inches tall, it’s available in your choice of either a single or double shade. The design is practical, with a convenient foot pedal that makes it simple and quick to switch the light on and off. It also comes with LED bulbs, and several shoppers noted that it was very easy to put together.

“Worth every penny,” one person said. “So cute. The quality is amazing, and the lamp pole looks like it could pass as real wood.” Another reviewer commented on the “sleek, space-saving design,” praising the “boho-modern” vibe and dubbing it an “excellent value for the money.”

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A beautiful accent like this can be an easy gateway to a trend, especially if you want to ease into the look and see if it’s right for your home. The Natyswan Tree Trunk Floor Lamp brims with exactly the kind of enchanting quality that makes a farmhouse feel like a forever home. It’s a great opportunity to make it yours!

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Roughly one year after causing a media frenzy with her highly publicized American Eagle jeans ad, Sydney Sweeney is once again at the center of controversy for a brand-new ad for the sports betting app, Novig.

More recently, the 28-year-old Euphoria actress went viral on social media for appearing naked in a Novig ad, covering sections of her nude body with sports equipment during the ad, suggestively commenting that Novig is about “just sports.”

As the ad continues to resonate across social media, many different voices are chiming in with their own thoughts about the ad.

In particular, many decorated Olympic athletes have slammed the ad for its suggestive nature, believing it did more harm than good when it came to showing women’s role in organized sports (via Variety).

Ariarne Titmus, the Australian swimming champ and four-time Olympic gold medal winner, said of the new ad, “I can’t describe how infuriated I feel when I watch this.”

“Not only is it a kick in the face to every woman who has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft, but every woman who enjoys sports for what it really is – teamwork, friendship, dedication, excellence, unity,” Titmus continued. “How do we live in a world where monetizing a woman’s body and sexualizing women’s sport is still a thing?”

“I don’t know wtf Sydney Sweeney was doing, but it’s 2026,” added British athlete Lucy Davis. “Stop sexualizing women in sport.”

In response to the backlash, Sweeney took to Novig’s website to share a statement. “The campaign was about embracing a fun idea,” the actress wrote. “The concept is simple: cut through the noise and put the focus entirely on sports. The campaign brings that idea to life with confidence, humor and a playful edge.”

On Instagram, Sweeney also posted a series of covers from the ESPN Body Issue on her Instagram story, which featured athletes taking part in nude photo shoots.

In 2018, national morning radio host Bobby Jones won season 27 of Dancing with the Stars with his pro partner, Sharna Burgess. He wasn’t necessarily the best dancer (leading then-host Tom Bergeron to call it a “shocking” win), but Bones entertained and charmed viewers enough to win their support and enough votes to take home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

In the years since, Jones has become one of the most accurate predictors of who will take home the coveted trophy, as he did. At the start of each of the past four seasons, Bones has correctly predicted the winning team — and he just announced who he believes will win season 35. Will he nail his fifth consecutive prediction?

On Friday, September 11, Bones uploaded a selfie video to social media, explaining his latest pick. He first displayed a photo of Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Amber Glenn and her pro partner, Pasha Pashkov, saying that they’re a solid pick — but not who he thinks will win.

“She’s kind of the whole package when it comes to a show like this,” Bones acknowledged. “Patriotic, understands musicality, the spins, flexibility. She’s not gonna be nervous to perform, which is such a big part of that show. She may a little bit at first. Everyone is at first, because you’re doing something different. She’s gonna lose that (anxiety) quick.”

Bones theorized that “some of the Latin dances” might be a challenge for Glenn, but noted that she’s probably the “safest pre-season pick,” adding that she has the “ideal” DWTS resume without looking like her casting is “unfair” to other contestants (a complaint some fans have had about Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr., who both have dancing backgrounds).

Even though Glenn might look perfect on paper, Bones announced that his actual prediction is for who he thinks is “really, really gonna win” is 28-year-old Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson and his pro partner, Emma Slater.

Photo by Andrew Eccles for Disney

Bones said he doesn’t know Olson at all, but has “watched a couple of his videos and he seems like somebody that the moms will love and somebody that daughters have a crush on.”

“And let’s not act like the show isn’t 85 percent women,” Bones quipped. “So I think Jackson Olson wins it.”

But Bones said a big part of Olson’s appeal is his partner, calling Slater “the most likable and probably most beloved female pro on the show. If he is lovable at all, and he can dance at a six and a half or seven, and he has great growth, I think that’s who you’re looking at winning the show.”

On September 11, Slater and Olson gave fans a taste of their chemistry together when they shared a video of them performing with some of his teammates at Grayson Stadium in Georgia. Dancing to Rewrite the Stars from The Greatest Showman soundtrack, they adorably lip-synched to the song as they strutted their stuff.

In addition to Olson, Glenn, Shum Jr. and Dewan, other celebs competing on season 35 of DWTS are: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum Tatyana Ali; Bachelor alum and new HGTV host Tyler Cameron; 90s music sensation Taylor Hanson; actress Julia Stiles; Food Network alum Giada De Laurentiis; Paralympian Ezra Frech; comedian and podcaster Connor Wood; Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt’s husband, Connor Leavitt; Love Thy Nader star Sarah Jane Nader; Jimmy Kimmel Live sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez; Traitors star Maura Higgins; and Summer House‘s Ciara Miller.

The new season kicks off with back-to-back premiere nights on September 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. ET and for the first time in years, two teams will be eliminated during the first week.

Zachary Levi went from sitcom funnyman in Chuck to DC superhero in Shazam!, and has since focused more on his own well-being, recently opening up about a huge life change.

The 45-year-old actor is making his rounds promoting his new action-thriller, The Fix.

Despite his success, he’s not holding back on the industry, going as far as to say, “I love California,” only to add, “It is a failed state. It is literally and figuratively on fire,” in an interview with Fox News Digital.

His comments come after devastating wildfires left scars across areas such as Malibu and the Pacific Palisades, where many famous faces have long called home.

These days, Levi is settled in Texas, opting not to fork over multiple commas on a Bel Air mansion in favor of a ranch outside the Lone Star capital of Austin.

He’s one of many celebs to follow suit in the “California exodus,” such as Joe Rogan, Dennis Quaid, and James Van der Beek before his tragic passing.

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In fact, he’s also behind Wyldwood Studios, an ambitious $100 million-plus film and lifestyle development taking shape on 75 acres near Austin in Bastrop, ironically, a town with its own devastating history of wildfires.

“Ever since I started working in Hollywood and I saw how broken it all was, I felt very compelled by God to go build a better Hollywood,” Levi explained.

“We look at the regular world around us, and we see it burning. And we’re like, ‘Can we do this better? I feel like we can do this better,” Levi added. “So, that all culminated in nine years ago, me finding 75 acres outside of Austin, Texas, to buy, to develop, to turn into this magical kind of idea. That’s why I left.”

He doesn’t appear to miss the beach either. “Fortunately, Austin’s awesome. It’s great, you know?” Levi said. “It can get kinda hot in the summer and kinda cold in the wintertime, but I can deal with it.”

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Levi may have left Hollywood behind geographically, but certainly not professionally.

He can currently be seen alongside Liam Neeson in the new action-thriller The Fix, which hit theaters on Sept. 11 and has since been slammed by critics, despite earning a much warmer 79% score from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

Levi stars as Tucker, the leader of a group of war-torn former CIA operatives who head to Tehran years after a mission in Afghanistan goes tragically wrong.

The R-rated film, directed by Guy Moshe, is currently playing exclusively in theaters and is not yet available to stream.

When you think of an artery-clogging food or drink, you might picture sugary breakfast cereals, processed meats, fried food or even sweet tea (all of which are delicious, unfortunately). But why? What’s going on behind the scenes in your body?

Basically, clogged arteries come from plaque buildup, which happens when cholesterol, inflammation, calcium and other substances build up in the arterial wall. It can cause further problems for your heart and body, too, so it’s pretty serious stuff.

Not sure if you’re experiencing this? Note that signs and symptoms of blocked arteries include pain during exercise, chest pain, blood clots (that can lead to heart attacks) and more.

On the note of foods to be mindful of, there’s one food-related item (well, a condiment, more specifically) that you may regularly consume without realizing its arterial-clogging effects. Hint: You might put this condiment on a sandwich or burger, or use it to make deviled eggs. It’s well-loved, common and yummy.

We won’t keep you waiting any longer. Ahead, cardiologists share what that condiment is, how it clogs arteries, other things that clog arteries, the risks you face and what can help. If it helps to read, this health condition is both preventable and treatable.

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The condiment cardiologists want to warn you about is mayonnaise. If that’s heartbreaking, wait: They’re not saying you can’t have it at all. 

“Mayonnaise can absolutely be part of a balanced diet when eaten in moderation,” says Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, a board-certified interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, California. “The bigger concern is portion size.”

Mayo is relatively high in calories, he continues. If you eat a ton of it regularly and it contributes to extra body weight, that can lead to inflammation, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease—including atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup in the arteries.

The oils found in mayonnaise are another concern. “Certain oils can be high in saturated fats,” adds Dr. Tisa Saha, MD, FACC, a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist at Precardion Heart Health. “Saturated fats can raise your LDL. High amounts of LDL are what promote plaque progression (that’s clogged arteries, essentially).” LDL is known as “bad” cholesterol.

If you want to keep eating mayonnaise, do it—just be mindful. Dr. Chen recommends about one to two tablespoons at a time. Dr. Saha doesn’t have a set amount in mind, but says generally, the higher the LDL in your blood, the higher your risk of developing plaque.

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Dr. Chen clarifies that many factors contribute to atherosclerosis. In other words, your mayo consumption isn’t the sole thing to address here.

He and Dr. Saha list high blood pressure, smoking, physical inactivity, genetics, age, uncontrolled diabetes and a diet high in saturated fat as additional risk factors for arterial plaque buildup.

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If you take anything from this, let it be this point from Dr. Chen: Clogged arteries may not always cause symptoms, especially in the early stages. So, you may have the condition—or almost have it—and not know. 

Then, as the condition worsens, you may begin to notice other problems. “As plaque buildup becomes more significant, it can restrict blood flow and lead to symptoms such as chest pain, pressure or shortness of breath, particularly with physical activity,” Dr. Chen says. 

The concerns get even more serious. “The big ones we’re talking about are heart attacks, strokes and peripheral artery disease,” Dr. Saha notes. “When there’s buildup, it causes a lot of inflammation and instability. When plaque ruptures one day, that’s when you develop a heart attack or stroke.”

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If you know you have atherosclerosis, certain steps can help. Dr. Chen recommends the following healthy habits:

• Focus on an overall heart-healthy lifestyle rather than simply eliminating one food.
• Stay physically active. 
• Avoid tobacco.
• Avoid or limit alcohol, depending on your health status and physician’s recommendations.
• Take any prescribed medication for cholesterol, blood pressure and reducing blood clots.

If you don’t have the condition or don’t know if you do, Dr. Saha encourages you to focus on reversing your risk factors. Get your LDL cholesterol to “normal” levels, regulate your blood sugar, address diabetes symptoms if you have them, manage your blood pressure and don’t smoke. While all of that may sound like a lot, it’s pretty straightforward, and we’ll bet you’ve heard it before.

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• Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, California.
• Dr. Tisa Saha, MD, FACC, is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist at Precardion Heart Health. 
• Blocked arteries: what are the signs and symptoms, British Heart Foundation

Thirty-eight years after the star-studded movie Young Guns stunned critics by shooting to No. 1 at the box office, members of the cast reunited in Dallas on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13.

Stars of the 1998 Western including ’90s heartthrobs Emilio Estevez, his brother Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, Lou Diamond Phillips, Casey Siemaszko, and Kiefer Sutherland, gathered at Fan Expo Dallas. The sight of them all together is a rarity, so the photos they posted — including one Diamond Phillips captioned as “F’ing Epic!” — have fans going wild online.

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Released in August 1988, Young Guns revived the old Western with some of the hottest male stars of the decade and proved Billy the Kid could still attract a crowd.

In the movie, a “ragtag group of young gunmen” are hired by New Mexico rancher John Tunstall to work as regulators on his land while he gives them an education. But when Tunstall is accused of stealing stock and murdered, his men band together — led by Billy the Kid (Estevez) and are granted legal clearance to go after his killers. But Billy’s so focused on revenge, he kills numerous people and the men become wanted outlaws.

The reunion in Dallas certainly thrilled fans, with thousands liking and commenting on the stars’ group photos, including ‘SNL’ star Kenan Thompson, who dropped seven fire emoji in the comment section of one post.

One fan wrote, “Just what our world needed tonight— 😁🥰❤️” while another gushed, “Aging like fine wine! Bunch of good looking men there!”

Another chimed in, “If that isn’t the most epic reunion I don’t know what is!!!!😍”

Many fans quoted lines from the movie or shared how much they still love watching it. Back when Young Guns was released, most critics panned the movie, irritated by the stars’ pretty boy looks in a gritty Western. But audiences ignored them, making the movie so successful that a sequel, Young Guns 2, was released in 1990.

In early 2025, Estevez announced that a Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive was in the works, per Deadline, and that it would be filmed in Mexico like the other two movies. Estevez said Diamond Phillips and Christian Slater had already signed on to co-star, but he did joke that it might need to be called Old Guns, given that they’re now all in their 60s.

There’s been no word since then about a third movie, but seeing the guys back together will, no doubt, raise questions about whether the Regulators will ride again.

Gladys Knight is hearing her fans loud and clear, and is hinting her touring days are coming to an end.

In a bittersweet post shared on Instagram, Knight, 82, gave followers an update after announcing a break from performing in August 2026.

“After heartfelt discussions with my team, I recognize that no matter how much I love lifting spirits in song, it’s time for the midnight train to make just a few more stops. I’m finishing the year strong with my remaining performances. Looking forward to new ventures next year. Again, I am so very grateful for all the love and support over the years. God bless all of you,” the statement read.

Last month, fans of the Empress of Soul expressed concerns after Knight looked confused on stage and even appeared to forget the lyrics to her songs. At the time, she shared that she would be taking a step back and focusing on being a grandmother.

“After much soul-searching, I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward,” she said at the time. “I’ll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era.”

Now, it appears Knight remaining performances will be her farewell tour. However, her kids are still concerned about her health, and her son, Shanga Hankerson, is accusing her husband, William McDowell, of forcing Knight to continue performing.

“My belief and fear is that he intends to literally try to work her until she passes away. And you can quote me on that,” Hankerson told the Detroit News.

Shanga is Knight’s son with her second husband, music producer Barry Hankerson. Knight is also mom to son Jimmy and daughter Kenya with her first husband, James Newman.

According to Knight’s website, her final tour stops are on Oct. 7 in Glenside, Pa., Oct. 10 in Atlantic City, and Nov. 14 in Highland, Calif.

Helen Hunt looks better than ever with graying hair.

The Mad About You star, 63, who started her career as a child actress in a guest role on The Facts of Life and in the beloved movie Girls Just Want to Have Fun, rose to fame as Jamie Buchman on the beloved NBC sitcom alongside comedian Paul Reiser. She went on to tremendous success in her film career with blockbusters like Twister and critically acclaimed films like As Good as It Gets alongside Jack Nicholson and Greg Kinnear, for which she won an Academy Award in 1998. In the last decade, Hunt has focused primarily on directing, but fans like us were thrilled to see her back on the screen as the powerful network executive Winnie Landell on the third season of the HBO comedy hit Hacks. Now, the star is stepping out at the MPTF’s 20th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California. The star, who has spoken out about the pressures of aging in Hollywood, looked incredible with graying hair in a blue dress. What a beauty!

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However, Hunt’s favorite role is as a devoted mom. In a new photo posted to her Instagram page, the star smiled alongside her redheaded daughter as she celebrated her graduation from Northwestern University.

“Look at this Wildcat and her wonderful friends! Happy Graduation my Love. You. Are. Amazing. 💜,” Hunt captioned the photo set, which also showed Makena on the big screen alongside her friends in caps and gowns. Makena’s dad is Hunt’s former partner, Matthew Carnahan.

In her personal life, Hunt is also thriving. The star took to Instagram recently to post a sweet photo of herself and her boyfriend, Jeffrey Nordling, with the caption “…and now we’re 4 ❤️,” making it clear that the couple has been together for four years. The natural blonde beauty looked happier than ever alongside Nordling, who played Laura Dern‘s husband Gordon in Big Little Lies.

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Holly Hunter delighted audiences with her portrayal of the brilliant and hyper-competent TV news producer in the 1987 movie Broadcast News, which remains an overlooked classic in cinematic history.

Decades after the comedy-drama film was released, it has continued to earn recognition, including a spot among Collider’s top 10 “Underrated Comedy Movies.”

The publication celebrates comedy films whose exceptional humor and storytelling have cemented them as enduring masterpieces of the genre.

Taking the No. 1 spot is Broadcast News, with Collider highlighting how the film manages to “make professional anxiety feel as funny, romantic and humiliating” at the same time.

Moreover, Collider favorably compared the 1987 movie to the popular sitcom The Office, praising Broadcast News for its sharp take on workplace comedy.

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Additionally, critics have rated the comedy-drama film highly on Rotten Tomatoes, where it holds a 98% Tomatometer score, reflecting overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics.

Set in a high-pressure TV news bureau in Washington, D.C., Broadcast News centers on the professional and personal lives of Jane Craig, played by Hunter.

Amid her strong persona, high professional standards and status as an in-demand TV news producer, Jane still experiences loneliness and unhappiness in her personal life.

The story also features veteran reporter Aaron Altman, played by Albert Brooks, who secretly loves Jane Craig but struggles to turn his feelings into a romantic relationship.

Then there’s the charismatic former sports anchor Tom Grunick, played by William Hurt, who is promoted to network news anchor despite his limited experience in television news.

As to why the director chose Washington as the setting of the movie, Brooks described it as an “unusual city.”

“People always compare Washington and Hollywood — you know, both are company towns, that sort of thing. But I think in Washington there’s at least a patina of normalcy,” he told The Washington Post.

Besides the lives of the people in front of and behind the camera, Broadcast News explores the conflict between old-school journalism ethics and the rising trend of style over substance in television news.

Although some of the characters are fictional, the movie offers glimpses of real-life television news, particularly through the character of Jane Craig.

Legendary television producer Susan Zirinsky was one of the inspirations behind the character of Jane Craig in Broadcast News.

Zirinsky, a longtime journalist and TV news producer, served as president of CBS News from 2019 to 2021.

She met director James L. Brooks at the 1984 Democratic convention in San Francisco, “the place where the idea for Broadcast News was born,” according to The Washington Post.

Moreover, Zirinsky also served as a technical adviser and associate producer on the comedy-drama film.

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When news broke of the latest departures from the Sister Wives cast, it sent immediate shockwaves through the TLC series’ fan base.

But for attentive viewers tracking every update from the fractured Brown family, the writing had been on the wall for quite some time. Months before the cast change became official, Kody Brown dropped a series of subtle hints during a public appearance last fall, laying the groundwork for a separation that is only now coming to light.

In an Instagram upload, TLC shared the latest trailer for Season 21 of Sister Wives. Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, and Christine Brown Woolley shared news that Kody Brown and Robyn Brown would no longer be filming with them. While the news sent shockwaves through the post’s comments section, eagle eyed fans knew something was amiss months earlier.

In Fall 2025, Kody appeared on FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. It was the first time the reality star appeared on a reality show outside of Sister Wives.

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As he promoted the series, he dropped several candid comments about his personal life and the state of his family that now hit very differently. Speaking on the press tour for the grueling reality competition, Kody admitted that he was navigating a complete rebuilding phase after the end of his plural marriages.

He openly acknowledged that the family’s old dynamic was gone for good and hinted that continuing to force relationships with those who had moved on was no longer realistic. Looking back, those promotional interviews tease how severed his relationships had truly become, foreshadowing the formal exit that followed.

In a Special Forces reunion on The Viall Files, Kody said that he was planning to transition his wife, Robyn, out of appearing on reality television. The couple were lightening rods for attention due to their heavily criticized relationship dynamic and its contribution to the collapse of their polygamous family.

During the reunion, Kody revealed that he wanted to protect Robyn from the relentless public scrutiny and online backlash that had followed them for years. He suggested that moving away from the cameras might be the only way for them to find real peace after a decade of broadcast personal drama.

Brown, who told Nick Viall of The Viall Files, “I’d like to retire my wife, Robyn, from reality television so they can’t pit us against each other now. We’re solid. … I like to talk about my wife, who is shy, who doesn’t want me talking about her, but she’s my favorite person in the world.”

He added, “The thing about reality TV that is so dangerous for loving families is they’re looking for the rub, the grind, the tension. They’re looking for that, and if you play into that, you can be with your best friend and start looking critical. You can be with your wife and start looking critical or be criticized.”

Sister Wives Season 21 premieres on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10 p.m. ET on TLC. The series streams the next day on HBO Max.

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Savannah Guthrie shared a sweet story about Lady Gaga that has fans looking back at one of the singer’s predictions from more than a decade ago.

During the September 14 episode of Today, Guthrie reflected on an interview she did with Gaga in 2014, when she was pregnant with her first child, daughter Vale.

At the time, Guthrie and her husband, Mike Feldman, had decided not to find out the sex of their baby before the birth, but Gaga apparently had a feeling about who was on the way.

“When I was pregnant with Vale and we didn’t find out if it was a boy or a girl, Lady Gaga came on and she said, ‘I think you’re having a girl,’” Guthrie recalled.

Guthrie said she asked Gaga how she could possibly know.

“And she said, ‘She told me,’” Guthrie recalled of the moment.

The prediction turned out to be right. Guthrie and Feldman welcomed their daughter, Vale, who is now 12. The couple are also parents to 9-year-old son Charley.

Guthrie’s Today co-host Jenna Bush Hager, who is Vale’s godmother, was stunned by the story.

“What! Vale and Lady Gaga had a connection?!” Bush Hager exclaimed.

“I know!” Guthrie responded. “They had a psychic message in utero.”

The sweet story comes as Gaga is celebrating a major milestone of her own. The singer, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, recently welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky.

Gaga has been open about her desire to become a mother for years. During an October 2025 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she spoke about her hopes for the future.

“I would like to do many things,” she said at the time. “All of these things are open. But what I really want is to be a mom. That’s my next starring role, I hope.”

The music industry is filled with world-renowned performers who harbor some strong opinions about their contemporaries. And nowhere are there two larger performers with more outspoken opinions than Sir Elton John and the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards.

With John managing to break into the mainstream music industry by the early ’70s, it was only natural for the up-and-coming rock and roll legend to bump into fellow musical sensations like the Rolling Stones.

Unfortunately, John and the Stones didn’t exactly hit it off as perfectly as they might have, thanks in large part to a disastrous 1975 Rolling Stones concert that saw John join the band onstage for a performance of “Honky Tonk Women” (via GuitarPlayer).

Rather than play one song and leave the stage, John remained behind the piano, performing another 10 songs, despite the Stones’ efforts to get him to leave.

“Cocaine gave me too much confidence for my own good,” John later wrote. “If I hadn’t been coked out of my head when the Rolling Stones turned up in Colorado and asked me to come onstage with them, I might have just performed ‘Honky Tonk Women,’ waved to the crowd and made my exit. Instead, I decided it was going so well, I’d stay on and jam along to the rest of their set, without first taking the precaution of asking the Stones if they wanted an auxiliary keyboard player.”

“For a while, I thought Keith Richards kept staring at me because he was awestruck by the brilliance of my improvised contributions to their oeuvre,” he continued. “After a few songs, it finally penetrated my brain that the expression on his face wasn’t really suggestive of profound musical appreciation. I quickly scuttled off, noting as I went that Keith was still staring at me in a manner that suggested we’d be discussing this later, and decided it might be best if I didn’t hang around for the after-show party.”

Years later, the animosity between John and Richards hadn’t completely faded, with Richards publicly dismissing John’s musical tribute to the then recently deceased Princess Diane in 1997.

In response, John slammed Richards in an interview with The Daily Mail. “I’m glad I’ve given up drugs and alcohol,” he told the outlet. “It would be awful to be like Keith Richards. He’s pathetic, poor thing. It’s like a monkey with arthritis, trying to go onstage and look young.”

“I have great respect for the Stones but they would have been better if they had thrown Keith out 15 years ago,” the artist continued. “I just think he’s an a**hole and I have for a long time.”

Fortunately, in recent years, the two seemed to have largely gotten over their initial tensions, later collaborating on the 2023 album, Hackney Diamonds, on the tracks “Get Close” and “Live by the Sword.”

Denise Austin‘s family just grew by one.

On Sunday, the longtime fitness guru announced that her daughter Katie Austin had recently welcomed a baby girl.

“BLESSED beyond words… I just became a GRANDMA!!!” Denise captioned a carousel of photos showing off the newborn. “My daughter Katie gave birth to the most precious little baby girl.”

“Meet my Granddaughter … LILA …. I am soooo in LOVE,” the exercise expert continued to gush. “We can’t stop staring at her… Tears of happiness.”

Katie, 32, also took to Instagram and shared that Lila was born on Sept. 5.

“She is truly PERFECT in every way and the light of our life already,” Katie said. “We’ve been soaking up every second of the happiest first days ever ever ever!!! Cant [sic] wait to share more of this crazy beautiful experience.”

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model announced in March that she was expecting. Throughout her pregnancy, she shared fun posts on social media, including one in which she recreated a magazine cover Denise did when she was pregnant with Katie. The mother-daughter duo also released pregnancy-friendly workouts on Katie’s fitness app together while she was expecting.

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Katie, who welcomed Lila with husband Lane Armstrong and is also a wellness influencer, shared her nutrition and workout tips and general life updates while she was expecting. In May, the model also walked the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway with her baby bump on display.

“A moment I will never ever forget,” Katie captioned pics of herself on the runway. “Just wait til I get to show her these pictures.”

The pair also appeared on the Today show together — which Katie considered a full-circle moment for the mom and daughter.

“What a fun segment to do here in NYC with my mom, who was the @todayshow fitness correspondent for 4 years in the ‘80s!!” Katie wrote. “When we went live, I had this emotional moment where it hit me just how special this is… yes getting to do this alongside my mom, but also carrying my baby girl. Three generations all connected in one moment … these are the once-in-a-lifetime memories you can’t ever fully recreate.”

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