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“Give a Little Bit,” Supertramp’s 1977 soft rock hit, remains one of the band’s best-known songs 49 years after its release, thanks to its simple message about love, caring and helping others.

The song was the opening track on Supertramp’s fifth album, Even in the Quietest Moments…, and was released as a single in 1977. It became an international hit, reaching No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart.

The song also has a special place in Supertramp’s recording history. It was recorded at Caribou Ranch, a famous recording studio built inside a converted barn in the Rocky Mountains near Nederland, Colorado.

For a song that began as an idea written years before it was recorded, “Give a Little Bit” went on to have a long life. It has appeared in movies, commercials and charity campaigns, while other musicians have also recorded their own versions.

Supertramp pose for a group portrait in 1975 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Roger Hodgson wrote “Give a Little Bit” when he was 19 or 20 years old, according to American Songwriter. However, the song did not immediately become a Supertramp recording.

Hodgson brought the song to the band about five to six years after first writing it. By then, Supertramp had developed into a strong lineup featuring Hodgson, Rick Davies, Dougie Thomson, Bob Siebenberg and John Helliwell.

The song is officially credited to Hodgson and Davies, although the composition came from Hodgson.

Hodgson has explained that the song was inspired by The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love,” which was released during the love and peace movement of the 1960s.

In 2023, Hodgson explained why he wrote the song, “Even at an unwizened young age when I wrote this song, I saw that the world needed love. I believed in love – it was always for love – and I just felt that was the most important thing in life. This song has really taken on a life of its own, and I think it’s even more relevant today than when I wrote it. Because we really are needing to value love in a much deeper way, and also we’re needing to care.”

The song’s message is easy to understand. It asks people to share love, time and kindness rather than keeping everything for themselves.

Per American Songwriter, Hodgson described the meaning in even simpler terms, saying, “The song is basically saying: just show you care,” and, “Reach out and show you care.”

Drummer Bob Siebenberg also remembered hearing Hodgson work on the song before the band recorded it. He said Hodgson had been working on the tune in Malibu and that he had heard it in hotel rooms and other places.

When Supertramp worked on the drums, Siebenberg said the band tried different approaches before settling on a rhythm led by the snare drum.

“Roger had been working at Malibu for quite a while on this tune. I’d hear the song in hotel rooms and places like that.”

He explained that the drum part was built around the snare and bass drum, with no tom-tom fills.

Caribou Ranch was built by producer James William Guercio in 1972. The studio was created from a converted barn on more than 4,000 acres of ranch property in the Rocky Mountains near Nederland, Colorado.

The location became an important recording place for major artists during the 1970s and 1980s.

Chicago recorded five consecutive albums at Caribou Ranch between 1973 and 1977. Elton John also recorded several projects there, including the albums Caribou, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy and Rock of the Westies.

Earth, Wind & Fire recorded two albums at the ranch as well, including the Grammy-winning That’s the Way of the World.

The studio remained active until a fire in March 1985 caused about $3 million in damage. The control room was destroyed, and the recording facility stopped operating. 

Meanwhile, “Give a Little Bit” was praised for its gentle rhythm, flowing sound and uplifting harmonies. It became one of Supertramp’s biggest hits and remained an important part of Hodgson’s live performances after he left the band in 1983.

The song also found a new audience when the Goo Goo Dolls released their cover in 2004. Their version reached No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart.

Nearly five decades after Supertramp first released “Give a Little Bit,” the song continues to stand out because its central idea has remained clear: give some of your love, time and care to someone else.

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Dolly Parton promised that she’d continue to release new music after her death, and she’s already following through.

“Bound to Ride” is the first time we’re hearing Parton’s voice on a “new” song since her death on August 25. The bluegrass track will appear on a Stanley Brothers tribute album, which is due out in October.

Per Rolling Stone, the country music icon recorded her vocals in 2022. Producers made an exception for Parton to cut them in her home studio, rather than live with other featured artists on the project (Willie Nelson, Steve Martin, Sierra Ferrell, Dierks Bentley), as she was being extra vigilant about protecting herself from COVID-19 at the time.

Parton was alone for her vocals, but she’s backed on the track by The First Ladies of Bluegrass: Alison Brown (banjo), Becky Buller (fiddle), Sierra Hull (mandolin), Missy Raines (bass), and Molly Tuttle (guitar).

This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as new Parton music is concerned. The legend said on more than one occasion that she pre-recorded material for thousands of songs to be released after her death.

“There’s enough stuff to go on forever with my music, to do compilation albums, to do new and original stuff,” she said on the Dolly Parton’s America podcast in 2022. “I am purposely trying to put songs down for that very purpose, to have a click track and my vocals where any arrangement could be done. So I think ahead.”

Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers will be released Oct. 16. Parton was 80 years old when she died last month after a short battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, and the couple had no biological children. Parton resolved herself to being a motherly figure to millions instead.

“I didn’t have children because I believed that God didn’t mean for me to have kids so everybody’s kids could be mine, so I could do things like Imagination Library,” she told Oprah Winfrey in 2020. “If I hadn’t had the freedom to work, I wouldn’t have done all the things I’ve done.”

Parton will continue to release new music at least until 2046, on what would have been her 100th birthday. That’s when the vault at her Dollywood DreamMore Resort opens, revealing the song “My Place in History.”

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A line of ants across the kitchen counter can make a can of spray feel like the fastest solution. The visible ants may disappear within minutes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the infestation is gone. In many cases, the workers you see represent only a small portion of a much larger colony hidden inside a wall, beneath a slab or somewhere outside the home.

That distinction helps explain why professional ant control typically costs more than spot-treating a trail yourself. The service isn’t simply about killing individual ants. It involves identifying the species, finding nesting areas, determining how ants are entering your home and choosing a treatment that can reach the colony itself.

University of Minnesota Extension puts it plainly: “Killing foraging workers has little effect as just a small percentage of ants are out of the nest at any given time.”

If ants keep returning after repeated DIY treatments, Orkin offers free quotes based on the type of ant problem and the treatment your home actually needs.

How Much Does Professional Ant Extermination Cost?

Professional ant extermination usually costs a few hundred dollars for a standard treatment, although the final price depends on the ant species, infestation size, location of the colony and whether follow-up service is required.

Current 2026 cost data from Angi places the average professional ant-extermination visit at about $250, with many standard treatments falling between $200 and $300. More complicated infestations can cost substantially more.

Orkin does not publish one nationwide price because its treatment plans are customized to the home and pest problem. The company says it uses an Assess, Implement and Monitor (AIM) process and provides pricing after evaluating the situation thoroughly.

What Affects the Cost of Professional Ant Control?

Cost Factor

Why It Matters

Ant species

Different ants nest and feed differently

Infestation size

Larger colonies may require more treatment

Nest location

Hidden wall, attic or structural nests can be harder to reach

Treatment method

Baits, liquids, dusts and exterior treatments serve different purposes

Number of colonies

More than one colony can complicate matters

Follow-up service

Some infestations require monitoring or additional treatment

Species identification matters because ants don’t all respond to the same treatment. Some prefer sweet baits, while others are attracted to fats or proteins. Carpenter ants may also nest inside structural voids, while pavement ants commonly establish colonies beneath slabs and sidewalks.

That is one reason professional control usually begins with an inspection rather than immediately spraying whatever ants happen to be visible. Orkin says its ant-control process starts by identifying the species, locating trails and nests and determining which conditions are allowing the ants to thrive.

Why Doesn’t Spot-Spraying Get Rid of an Ant Colony?

Spot sprays can kill ants on contact, but they often don’t reach the queen, developing ants or most of the workers inside the colony. As a result, the University of Minnesota Extension notes that spraying foraging ants may temporarily reduce the number you see, but has little to no impact on the nest when the colony itself remains untreated.

The same principle applies to carpenter ants. Extension guidance explains that spraying workers is ineffective for eliminating the nest because only a relatively small percentage of the colony is foraging at any given time.

If spraying is only providing temporary results, an Orkin Pro can inspect the home for trails, nesting areas and entry points rather than repeatedly treating only the ants that appear indoors.

Why Does Whole-Colony Baiting Take Longer?

Ant bait works differently from a contact spray. Instead of killing a worker immediately, many baits are intentionally slow-acting. Foraging ants feed on the bait and carry it back to the nest, where it can be shared with other colony members.

Penn State Extension explains that slower-acting baits give workers time to return to the nest and share the material with queens and developing ants. University of Minnesota Extension likewise calls bait the best way to treat many indoor nests because workers can carry it into areas sprays cannot reach.

That process may take weeks rather than hours, but the goal is fundamentally different: reaching the colony rather than immediately reducing visible activity.

Does Professional Ant Treatment Cost More?

In most cases, the answer is yes. But professional ant control includes considerably more than pesticide application.

Orkin, for example, inspects interior and exterior areas, identifies the ant species, traces the trails, locates possible nests, treats targeted areas and recommends changes that reduce food, moisture or entry points. They describe ant management as “an ongoing process, not a one-time treatment.”

That added work is part of what you’re paying for. The treatment may also need to change if the colony is in a wall void, under a foundation or somewhere that can’t be reached with a simple surface application.

When Is Professional Ant Control Worth the Cost?

A few ants entering through an open door don’t always require professional treatment. But recurring trails are different.

If ants return repeatedly or appear in several rooms, the colony may be established in or around the structure. At that point, continuing to buy sprays can become a cycle of temporary control without addressing the source.

That’s also where Orkin’s customized approach becomes worth considering. Rather than pricing every ant problem the same way, Orkin evaluates the infestation and builds the treatment around the conditions found at the property.

If ants keep returning despite DIY treatments, request a free quote from Orkin to find out what professional treatment would cost for your specific infestation.

In 1962, Dee Dee Sharp recorded a song inspired by “The Original Disco Man,” James Brown, and turned it into a national dance craze. “Mashed Potato Time” not only became a major hit and instant phenomenon, but it also practically transformed the teenager, who was just 16 at the time, into an overnight sensation.

Born Dione LaRue in Philadelphia, Penn., Sharp began her music career as a tender 13-year-old. Motivated by her mother’s health, she began responding to ads looking for backup singers.

“My mother had had a bad accident, and I was worried about how my mother was going to take care of us, how my dad was going to take care of us, and I told my grandmother, ‘I’ve got to get a job,’” she explained during an interview on the Big Joe Henry Variety Show.

After providing background vocals for the likes of Chubby Checker—with whom she recorded the smash hit, “Slow Twistin'”—Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, and more, her big break came in the form of a track she was reportedly told to “just sing” on. “I was doing all of this background stuff … had no idea that in February of 1962, someone was going to hand me a record and say, ‘just sing it,’” she explained to the outlet.

“Mashed Potato Time” skyrocketed in popularity, and it took Sharp right along with it. The tune climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and fell just short of the top spot on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 2. Ultimately, it became a defining song of the decade—all based on the revival of the dance move created and popularized by Brown a few years earlier with 1959’s “(Do The) Mashed Potato.”

Sixty-four years later, the song remains a timeless anthem. At the time of writing, a vintage clip of the performance uploaded to YouTube had racked up over 1.5 million views, while the hit had nearly 12 million streams on Spotify.

Since its release, “Mashed Potato Time” has been covered by notable musicians such as Motown legends The Marvelettes and The Ramones bassist Dee Dee Ramone, who put a spin on it with Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry in 1989.

As Parade previously reported, the music legend celebrates her 81st birthday on Sept. 9, 2026.

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Apple officially launched its highly anticipated foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on September 6.

The smartphone folds open like a book, creating a screen 80% larger than the company’s latest iPhone Pro. In a press release, Apple also shared that the Duo is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display.

The phone, which retails starting at $1,999, will hit shelves on October 23, 2026. However, some left-handed iPhone users have one major complaint about the phone’s design, and they are sharing their concerns on social media.

“Looking at the rumored iPhone Duo layout, having the unlock sensor and key controls stacked entirely on the right edge feels like a direct personal attack on the 10% of us who are left-handed,” one person wrote on Reddit in a post titled, ‘As a southpaw, that right-side button cluster on the leaked iPhone Duo is giving me arthritis just looking at it.’

Seems very right-handed. 😩 https://t.co/8NotGXrV0Z

— Jordan Schiefer (@Jordan_Schiefer) September 9, 2026

On X, another left-handed user tweeted, “Seems very right-handed.” In one popular Mac forum, someone shared, “Apple has traditionally ignored user interface inconveniences for left-handed people, but with the inside screen being so heavily right-handed in UI placement, it may actually be a problem and not just an inconvenience.”

Approximately 10 to 12 percent of the world population is left-handed, and men are more likely to be left-handed compared to women.

In 2010, Steve Jobs addressed left-handed people following the release of the iPhone 4, when it was discovered that holding the smartphone with your left hand resulted in a drop in reception.

“Gripping any phone will result in some attenuation of its antenna performance, with certain places being worse than others depending on the placement of the antennas,” Jobs wrote in an email at the time. “This is a fact of life for every wireless phone. If you ever experience this on your iPhone 4, avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band, or simply use one of many available cases.”

Maybe Apple’s new CEO John Ternus will address this issue before the Duo’s release.

The Wicker Man is widely regarded as a landmark of British folk horror—and its soundtrack is every bit as unsettling. At the top of the canon of deeply unsettling acid folk, the film’s music draws heavily on British folk traditions, with American composer Paul Giovanni writing the songs and the specially assembled group Magnet performing much of the music.

“I thought it would be fun and entertaining and probably truthful if we used folk songs,” director Robin Hardy told Sight and Sound. “Nearly all of Robert Burns’ great poems have been put to music, so we used those, and then there were ones that were cooked up and sounded more Victorian, like The Landlord’s Daughter.”

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But no song from the film has had quite the afterlife of “Willow’s Song.” A masterpiece of hauntology, the song is at once beautiful, erotic, and menacing.

In the film, Swedish actress Britt Ekland performs the song, but once the smoke and mirrors of movie magic are dispelled, it turns out the blonde beauty inseparable from the iconic movie-music moment didn’t provide the vocals heard in the finished film. Someone else sang the song. In fact, it actually took several women to produce the film’s defining sequence.

Released in December 1973, The Wicker Man follows Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward), a devout Christian policeman who travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate a missing girl and uncovers a secret pagan community instead. As Willow MacGregor, the free-spirited daughter of the island’s leader, Lord Summerisle, Ekland spends much of the reel trying to seduce the sergeant.

A final test for Sergeant Howie before the May Day celebration, the temptation sequence involves a nude Willow singing and dancing in the room next door to the sergeant’s suite at the local inn. As she taps, wriggles, and rhythmically bangs on the shared wall, her trance-like movements and a haunting ballad build an unbearable acoustic pressure in Howie’s room. But in reality, it’s not Ekland singing. And it’s not her dancing either.

Because Ekland was pregnant at the time of filming, a body double was used for portions of the nude dancing sequence. And the vocals coming from Ekland are actually those of two other actresses. The speaking voice of Annie Ross was dubbed over Ekland’s to hide her Swedish accent, and the singing voice of Rachel Verney was used in “Willow’s Song.”

“I’m old enough to be able to look away and look at it as a movie and not look at me, because that’s not me,” Ekland said in a Q&A following a screening of the film in 2023.

Dubbing over Ekland is an especially curious detail given that she was also a singer. Years later, she released the singles “Do It to Me (Once More With Feeling)” and “Private Party,” and she contributed the spoken French passage to her then-boyfriend Rod Stewart’s 1976 hit “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright).”

But despite the trickery, the sequence has since been regarded as one of the most hypnotic and sensory-heavy sequences in folk horror history, with the film’s soundtrack receiving similar praise.

“Robin Hardy’s ’70s pagan horror, revolving around the creepy community living on a remote island, could only be soundtracked by weirdy-beardy folk music really,” NME wrote in its list of creepiest horror movie soundtracks, adding that “Willow’s Song …  has taken on a life of its own.”

The outlet is right. The song’s reputation has only grown with time. It appears at No. 10 on a Letterboxd list of 113 greatest music pieces in horror, while artists including The Mock Turtles, Sneaker Pimps, and former Belle & Sebastian member Isobel Campbell have all put their own spin on it.

More than five decades later, “Willow’s Song” remains one of folk horror’s most haunting musical signatures—a song forever associated with a woman whose voice, as it turns out, was never actually heard.

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When kitchen cabinets are already packed to the brim, adding more storage doesn’t necessarily mean taking on an expensive renovation. A freestanding kitchen cabinet can give you another place to organize dishes, cookware, pantry staples and small appliances, plus you can move it around if your needs change.

That’s one reason the Costway 71-Inch Tall Kitchen Pantry Buffet Hutch at Walmart caught our eye. It’s currently on sale for $140, down from $259, and comes in white, black, and walnut. Prices vary by finish, but every option is currently under $160. Since it’s freestanding, it can also move beyond the kitchen, giving you extra storage in the dining room or living area whenever you need it. 

Costway 71-Inch Tall Kitchen Pantry Buffet Hutch, $140 (was $259) at Walmart

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Measuring 37 inches long, 19 inches wide and 71 inches tall, the Costway pantry cabinet creates a whole new storage zone for the kitchen. It has three cabinets, one open compartment and three deep drawers, giving you dedicated places for dishes, cookware, pantry staples and small appliances that may not fit in your existing cabinets.

The wide countertop adds another useful surface and can support up to 110 pounds. Keep a toaster, microwave or coffee maker on top, or use the space for serving essentials when you’re hosting. 

The two shelves can each be adjusted to five different heights or removed completely, so you can customize the storage for taller bottles, appliances, and serving pieces. The cabinet also includes an anti-toppling device that lets you secure it to the wall for added stability. That’s a particularly useful feature for busy households with children or pets.

The setup has already caught the attention of Walmart shoppers. One called it “awesome for a coffee bar in the kitchen,” while another said the finished cabinet “feels sturdy.” 

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In 1975, Leon Russell, the iconic multi-talented artist, released “Lady Blue,” one of the most memorable soft rock songs, which remains recognizable to listeners across generations.

One of the late musician’s most successful and celebrated solo tracks, “Lady Blue” was featured on his sixth studio album, Will o’ the Wisp.

Written entirely by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the track blends jazz and R&B influences with a romantic ballad, accompanied by a smooth saxophone solo and Russell’s distinctive, soulful vocals.

Music critics described “Lady Blue” as a heartfelt expression of love and devotion, with the melody mirroring “the lyrical stance perfectly.”

The track was a massive hit in the mid-’70s. Not only did it peak at No. 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, but it also helped Will o’ the Wisp reach No. 30 on the Billboard 200 and remain on the chart for 40 weeks.

Leon Russell during a performance in 1970.

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This prompted his fifth album to earn Gold certification in 1976 for selling more than 500,000 copies.

Fellow musician and renowned jazz guitarist George Benson famously covered “Lady Blue” on his 1978 live album, Weekend in L.A.

Fifty-one years after its release, the single continues to resonate with music fans, ranking No. 4 among Russell’s top 10 songs, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

Meanwhile, Reddit users have praised the singer-songwriter, who was nicknamed the “Master of Space and Time,” for his musical brilliance and lasting contributions to music, highlighting the enduring appeal of his work.

According to him, he gained the moniker through the influential record producer Denny Cordell after writing a song.

“ I once wrote a song that contained a reference to the space and time. My partner at that time, Denny Cordell, coined the nickname,” he said in an interview with Neotomic Aliviac.

The song refers to the soul-pop-rock ballad “A Song For You” with the line: “I love you in a place where there’s no space and time.”

Moreover, the nickname also suited Russell’s versatility because he was not only a singer and songwriter but also a pianist, arranger, producer, bandleader and session musician whose decades-long career included rock, country, gospel, blues and pop.

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Just one day before the Dancing With the Stars season 35 cast was announced, fans noticed Julia Stiles joined TikTok. Now, according to a new report, that was not a coincidence, but rather a new rule implemented for the upcoming season.

A source told The U.S. Sun on Wednesday, September 9, that celebrity contestants are required to be active on social media after the show saw record voting numbers during season 34.

“Following last year’s uptick in votes and all the records broken from the amount of votes that came in, the producers are emphasizing social media more so this season than any other year,” the source told the outlet. “They spoke to prospective cast members about how social media would be a larger, and now mandatory, part of the process when choosing who to cast.”

According to the outlet, social media use has always been encouraged, but season 35 marks the first year the use if mandatory for contestants. The implementation of the new rule caused some prospective dancers to bow out of the casting process, the source noted.

“Anyone on the cast had to be okay with the TikToks because the larger the social media presence, the more engagement from the audience,” the source added. “Which means more votes and more viewers. How the contestants perform on social media has become even more important than how they perform in the ballroom.”

Stiles will compete against Jenna Dewan, Amber Glenn, Giada De Laurentiis, Tatyana Ali, Taylor Hanson, Tyler Cameron, Harry Shum Jr, Ezra Frech, Maura Higgins, Connor Leavitt, Ciara Miller, Sarah Jade Nader, Guillermo Rodriguez, Connor Wood, and Jackson Olson.

Season 35 kicks off with a two-night season premiere on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, on ABC.

Almost a decade after its release, a beloved romance novel has just earned an impressive new distinction.

Sally Rooney‘s 2018 book Normal People was crowned as the “Greatest Romance Book of the 21st Century,” according to a new ranking from Collider, published on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Praised for its authentic presentation of a modern, intricate romance story, Normal People is described by Collider as “perhaps the defining romance book of the 2010s.”

Set against the backdrop of Ireland, the novel follows Connell and Marianne as their complicated on-again, off-again love story unfolds between their small hometown in County Sligo and Dublin. Though they come from very different worlds, the two form an intense connection that follows them from high school to college, bringing them together and pulling them apart time and again.

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Normal People has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, and it boasts an average Goodreads rating of 3.81 out of 5 stars.

Rooney’s breakthrough novel was later adapted into a hit television series, premiering as a Hulu original in the U.S. in April 2020 after airing on BBC Three in the U.K. and RTÉ One in Ireland. The series starred Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones as the two central characters, while Rooney helped co-write the script alongside screenwriters Alice Birch and Mark O’Rowe.

The series ended up earning four Emmy nominations, including a Lead Actor nod for Mescal. It was also nominated for Outstanding Casting, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.

The 10 Greatest Romance Books of the 21st Century, According to Collider

1. “Normal People,” Sally Rooney
2. “The Fault in Our Stars,” John Green
3. “Call Me By Your Name,” André Aciman
4. “The Amber Spyglass,” Philip Pullman
5. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” Taylor Jenkins Reid
6. “The Song of Achilles,” Madeline Miller
7. “Brooklyn,” Colm Tóbín
8. “Twilight,” Stephanie Meyer
9. “The Time Traveler’s Wife” Audrey Niffenegger
10. “Lover Awakened,” J.R. Ward

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Just a couple of months after being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, Tyler Herro is in the headlines again. This time, it’s for his life off the court, specifically his less-than-amicable breakup with his longtime girlfriend.

According to TMZ, Herro, 26, and his partner, fitness model Katya Elise Henry, have each filed court documents regarding child support and the custody of their two minor children. The former couple welcomed their older daughter, Zya, in 2021, and their son, Harlem, in 2023.

In the filing, Henry, 32, is seeking primary custody of the kids. She is also claiming that due to Herro’s “historical conduct,” the court, “safeguards and parameters should be implemented on a temporary and permanent basis in order to ensure the safety and well-being.”

Herro filed his own lawsuit and revealed that he has been voluntarily paying his ex since the birth of their first child.

So, how much is Herro worth?

The former Miami Heat shooting guard is worth between $25 and $35 million, per Spotrac. His current salary is $33 million, but after the 2026-2027 NBA season, he will become an unrestricted free agent. He also has major endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Armani, and Bose.

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Herro and Henry first met via social media in 2020 during the pandemic and became parents just one year later. “I just feel good,” Herro said in 2021 after welcoming his daughter. “I feel like I have a reason now. Not that I didn’t before, but now I have another reason to be motivated every single day when I walk into the arena.”

Henry stated in court docs that there is a big disparity in income due to Herro being a professional athlete. Katya also previously opened up about dating a basketball player, telling her Instagram followers in 2022, “Aww man buckle up lol this life is not for the weak.”

In 1973, the Lutheran Service Society of Western Pennsylvania hired George A. Romero — the director of ‘Night of the Living Dead’ — to make a short film about aging and elder abuse. They thought they were getting a gentle PSA. They were not. The Amusement Park was so disturbing that the church shelved it for nearly 50 years. It was found as a 16mm print in 2017, restored in 4K, and released on Shudder in June 2021. It currently holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s 52 minutes. It’s about what it actually feels like to grow old in America. It’s been waiting half a century for you.

Here’s the thing nobody told the Lutheran Society. Romero was a Pittsburgh hometown filmmaker who’d made ‘Night of the Living Dead.’ He’d also been making segments for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. They hired the Mister Rogers guy. They got the Night of the Living Dead guy. Same person.

And Romero was never interested in subtly critiquing anyone — he went for the jugular and told you he was doing it. The church got exactly that. They locked the film away. It stayed locked for nearly five decades.

What he made is unlike anything else in his career. No zombies. No monsters. Just people. Lincoln Maazel plays an elderly man who arrives at West View Park in Pittsburgh on what looks like an ordinary day. Rides have signs reading “must have individual income over $3,500” and “must not fear the unknown.”

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An elderly patron fails a vision test before the bumper cars and loses his license on the spot. A ticket-taker trades family heirlooms for ride tickets. A young couple asks a fortune teller to show them their future. What they’re shown is the same park — the same isolation, the same neglect — just from the other side. And Romero cast himself as the bumper car driver who causes the accident, then browbeats the elderly couple he’s just hit. He didn’t just make a film about a predatory society. He put himself in it as one of the predators.

Lincoln Maazel was 71 when it was filmed. He died in 2009 at 106. He closes the film with a line that’s spent fifty years getting heavier. “I’ll see you in the park,” he says. “Someday.” The park itself closed in 1977 and was torn down in 1980 after arson fires. The place that became an allegory for how America destroys its elderly was itself destroyed. Romero couldn’t have planned that. He didn’t need to.

The Horror Film Made for You

One critic called it “a startling reminder that while Romero was indeed a humanist, he was also a fierce critic of the institutional failures of American society.” Rotten Tomatoes calls it “a blunt yet visceral depiction of society’s treatment of the elderly.” It’s 52 minutes. It’s on Shudder and AMC+ right now. Romero made it for you in 1973. It just took fifty years to get here.

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Home security pricing usually starts with one number: the monthly monitoring fee.

That number matters, but it doesn’t always tell you what you’ll actually pay over the life of the system. Equipment, installation and optional services can raise the total, while long-term contracts may add substantial costs if you cancel early.

The Federal Trade Commission recommends reviewing the installation price, monitoring fee, contract length, warranty and cancellation terms before signing a home security agreement.

As we’ll see below, many home security companies offer both month-to-month self-setup plans and professionally installed systems with different contract requirements. This makes it especially important to compare the full price rather than a single advertised rate.

If you want to see what a system would cost for your home, ADT offers free quotes based on the equipment, monitoring and installation options you choose.

What Hidden Fees Do Home Security Companies Charge?

Common home security costs beyond the advertised monitoring rate include installation, equipment financing, extended warranties, video plans, permit fees and early termination charges. Some companies may also increase monitoring prices after the first year.

Here’s what to look for:

Cost to Check

When It Applies

What to Ask

Installation

Professionally installed systems

Is installation included in the quote?

Equipment

Most systems

Is equipment purchased, financed or leased?

Financing fees

Financed equipment

Is there an APR or an upfront financing charge?

Video service

Systems with cameras

Is cloud recording included in the monitoring plan?

Extended warranty

Optional protection plans

What does the standard warranty already cover?

Permit/false-alarm fees

Depends on location

Does my city require registration?

Early termination

Contract systems

What will I owe if I cancel early?

1. Professional Installation Fees

Professional installation removes much of the setup work, but it may add to the initial cost.

ADT states that service and installation charges vary based on system configuration, equipment and services selected, which is pretty standard for most home security systems. Promotions sometimes reduce installation costs, so the amount shown in an advertisement may not reflect every configuration. Always ask for the installed price in writing before agreeing to the system.

2. Equipment and Financing Costs

Security equipment can be purchased upfront or financed, depending on the provider and plan. Some companies like ADT offer financing as low as 0% APR for eligible customers with approved credit. However, others may charge one-time financing fees.

While financing makes a larger system easier to budget for, it’s also important to note that the equipment payment is usually separate from the monitoring charge.

3. Video Storage and Camera Plan Charges

Cameras often change the monthly price.

Some security plans include live viewing but charge more for recording, event history or other video features. ADT’s current self-setup Pro-Protect with video plan is listed at $34.99 per month and includes professional monitoring, live video, camera motion alerts and 30-day event history.

By comparison, ADT’s basic Pro-Protect plan without video starts at $24.99 per month. Before adding cameras, check whether the monitoring tier you’re considering includes the recording history you want.

4. Early Termination Fees

Some professionally monitored home security systems require a multiyear agreement, and canceling before the contract ends may trigger an early termination fee. The amount varies by provider and contract, so check the cancellation terms before signing. Pay particular attention to:

• Contract length
• How the termination fee is calculated
• Whether moving affects the agreement
• Any trial or cancellation period

If flexibility matters, compare long-term contracts with month-to-month monitoring options before choosing a system.

If you’re comparing equipment packages, an ADT free quote can show the upfront price and available financing before you decide which setup fits your budget.

5. Extended Warranty or Service Plan Fees

Some companies offer optional coverage beyond the standard equipment warranty. But before adding any service plan, compare what it covers against the manufacturer’s included warranty.

ADT’s Quality Service Plan, or QSP, is an extended limited warranty available for an additional fee. Current ADT terms list QSP starting at $8 per month for essential product protection on qualifying systems.

6. Alarm Permit and False-Alarm Fees

These charges may come from your local government rather than the security company. The FTC recommends contacting local police and fire departments to ask whether an alarm system must be registered and whether registration carries a fee.

Some municipalities also fine homeowners after repeated false alarms. ADT notes that fees and penalties vary depending on location and number of offenses. For peace of mind, check local requirements before activation to prevent an unexpected bill later.

7. Monitoring Price Increases

Home security monitoring rates may change over time, especially after an introductory period or initial contract term. Before signing, ask whether the quoted monthly price is fixed and, if so, for how long. The contract should also explain how future price changes are handled and whether customers receive advance notice.

A low introductory rate can still be a good value, but comparing the longer-term monitoring cost gives you a more accurate picture of what the system will cost over several years.

How Do You Avoid Unexpected Home Security Costs?

Start with the total price rather than the promotional monthly rate.

Ask for equipment, installation and monitoring costs separately. Confirm whether video features require a higher plan, check local permit requirements and read the cancellation section before agreeing to a long-term contract.

The FTC also recommends making sure every promise from the salesperson appears in the written agreement. This will give you something to refer to if (or when) you receive an unexpected bill.

ADT offers free home security quotes that let homeowners compare equipment, monitoring and installation options before committing to a system. Getting those costs in front of you makes it easier to compare the real price rather than the advertised starting rate.

Krispy Kreme’s new Apple Cider Original Glazed doughnut goes on sale Thursday, Sept. 10. The dough is made with apple cider and spiced with cinnamon, then finished with the chain’s signature glaze.

There is a deal attached and it has a short fuse. From Sept. 10 through Sept. 13, buy any dozen at regular price and a dozen Apple Cider Original Glazed doughnuts costs $5, per the company, at participating shops.

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Four Days Is the Deal, Not the Doughnut

“How long will these run?” one commenter asked under the announcement. The answer has two parts, and most of the coverage is only giving one.

The four days belong to the $5 offer. The doughnut itself arrives Thursday and stays for what Krispy Kreme calls a limited time, with no end date attached to it.

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“Where are the football donuts this year????” another commenter wrote.

They are in the Fall & Football Dozen, out the same day, a fixed box rather than a pick-your-own. It holds four football-shaped doughnuts filled with white Kreme and finished with icing laces, three pumpkin spice cake doughnuts, two maple cheesecake doughnuts with graham crunch and a maple drizzle, and three plain Original Glazed.

The two launches are meant to be read together. Fall rituals, said chief product and brand officer Alison Holder, mean “apple cider, game day, watch parties.”

The Comments Are a Petition

Plenty of people want it. Plenty of others used the announcement to lobby for something else. One asked for the raised pumpkin glazed back. One wanted pineapple, in all caps. One said they were unfollowing to protect a diet.

The loudest ask was for the doughnut that came right before this one. “I thought we had something special. Bring Blueberry Glazed Back,” a commenter wrote, signing off with a lol. They meant the Original Glazed Blueberry the chain ran in July.

Both sit inside the autumn collection Krispy Kreme began rolling out in August, and this year has also brought a Girl Scouts drop and a Pokémon collaboration.

Legendary actor Henry Winkler felt like he was “treading water” before finally deciding to try therapy at age 70.

“I was pretty good at either figuring things out or making it or smoothing things out in my mind or rationalizing and I just couldn’t do it anymore,” Winkler, 80, told Graham Bensinger during the Wednesday, September 9, episode of In Depth With Graham Bensinger. “I needed to now empty myself out of all of the rancid garbage I had allowed to infiltrate.”

The Happy Days star went on to share that it was his children — daughter Zoe and son Max — who’s opinions ultimately led him to seek professional help.

According to Winkler, therapy has allowed him to be more relaxed, present and confident.

“I was out of balance. I was out of my f—ing mind,” he shared, adding that therapy has made him a “much better actor.” “I could not have done Barry if I did not have therapy. It
opened me up…I couldn’t because I didn’t have a connection to the depth.”

He went on to land the role of Gene Cousineau in the HBO series in 2018, at age 72.

“I have become a better actor. I have,” he told Entertainment Weekly in 2023 of his Emmy Award-winning role. “I’m getting closer to the actor I dreamt about being when I was doing the Fonz. Some of my idols in acting are Jack Nicholson and Anthony Hopkins, where there’s no distance between their soul and their character. You can’t even put a sheet of paper between the two. There is something so magnificent about that. And I have been working to try to get there.

Joy Behar reached an exciting career milestone on Tuesday.

During The View’s 30th season premiere on Tuesday, co-host Whoopi Goldberg announced that Behar has hosted the show for 28 of its 30 seasons, making her the longest-running female host of an American talk show. Behar joined the daytime talk show program when it debuted on ABC in 1997, but took a two-year break from August 2013 to September 2015.

“All I can say is that I was here when the show was in black and white,” Behar joked.

The milestone of Behar was celebrated on the show by the other co-hosts: Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro.

Anya Taylor-Joy was a guest on The View on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

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While on set for the season premiere, Behar spoke with Entertainment Tonight, telling the outlet that she had only learned that day that she had hosted more seasons of an American talk show than any other woman. “That’s crazy” were her first words.

“To be on the air longer than Regis Philbin or the Jolly Green Giant,” Behar continued. “There’s something wrong with that.”

At the time Behar took this job in 1997, she was also up for a sitcom, but ended up accepting The View because she wanted to stay in New York City instead of moving to Los Angeles, and knew that Barbara Walters (who passed away in late December 2022) was running the program. 30 years later, The View still remains a popular program due to the unfiltered and hot-topic debates discussed on the panel.

The American TV host and comedian was born and raised in New York City, specifically in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn. She attended Queens College for her undergraduate degree and received her MA in English Education from Stony Brook University. Throughout the 1970s, Behar worked as a high school teacher on Long Island.

Behar’s career in television started in the 1980s when she became a receptionist and then a producer on Good Morning America. She eventually started performing stand-up on the morning television program, as well as brief stunts on different variety shows. In the early 1990s, Behar hosted a talk show on 77 WABC radio in New York City before becoming an original panelist and co-host of The View.

“It seems like a long time of my life that I dedicated to this show, but it’s great,” Behar said. “It gave me a wonderful seat at the table to express my particular views to the country. I mean, it’s a privilege.”

Season 30 of The View is filmed in New York City and airs on weekdays at 11 am ET on ABC. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

Related: ‘The View’ Finally Reveals Its Season 29 Premiere Date

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Marathon season is nearly in full swing, with October and November bringing some of the busiest months for long-distance races. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just getting started, a reliable pair of running shoes can make a big difference during all those training miles. And if you prefer to run outside, a road-to-trail pair can be especially useful, letting you comfortably switch between pavement, gravel, and trails as your route changes.

One option worth checking out is the Women’s ProMorph Trail Running Sneakers. Right now, select styles are on sale for $40 off at Merrell, bringing the price down from $160 to just $120. That’s a solid opportunity to pick up a versatile pair before marathon training ramps up, especially if you don’t want to be limited to one type of terrain.

Women’s ProMorph Trail Running Sneakers, From $120 (was $160) at Merrell 

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The sneakers come in sizes 5 through 11, including half sizes, and certain colorways are available in a wide width. Merrell notes that they run small, so you may want to consider sizing up when choosing your size. There are nine colors available overall, although the $40 discount only applies to select colorways, so be sure to check the specific style before purchasing.

What makes these shoes particularly useful is their road-to-trail design. They’re built for pavement and everyday roads but have enough grip to handle gravel and trails with moderate obstacles and debris. The combination of Merrell’s FloatPro+ cushioning in the midsole and a Vibram XS Trek Evo outsole gives you a balance of softness underfoot and traction on changing surfaces. In other words, you can head out on a route that starts on pavement and turns onto a trail without needing to change shoes halfway through.

The breathable mesh upper and lining helps keep your feet cool, while lightweight cushioning provides support without feeling bulky. A 6-millimeter heel-to-toe drop and flexible midsole make the shoes comfortable for longer runs, while the 2.2-millimeter lugs provide reliable grip on roads and moderate trails.

Related: Shoppers With Plantar Fasciitis Walked Miles in Merrell’s Sneakers — Still 40% Off Post-Labor Day

There are also several sustainability-focused details built into the design. The laces and breathable mesh lining are made from 100% recycled materials, while the removable footbed uses 50% recycled EVA foam and has a recycled mesh cover. Not only are the sneakers vegan-friendly, but the footbed is treated with Cleansport NXT for natural odor control.

With nearly 50 five-star reviews, shoppers have highlighted how comfortable and dependable the shoes are for running and everyday wear. One shopper shared, “It’s a great shoe for road-to-trail transitions. They hold up well after 50-plus miles of running.” Another reviewer wrote, “They’re comfy on the road, but grippy when needed. They have great arch support as well.”

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For a comfortable and supportive pair you can reach for when your route takes you from roads to trails and everywhere in between, the Women’s ProMorph Trail Running Sneakers are a versatile choice. And with Merrell’s current $40 discount on select styles, you can grab a pair for $120 just in time for marathon season. 

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Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant alum Jenelle Evans recently revealed a major health update. The former MTV reality star shared her recent struggle in an Instagram video earlier this week, explaining why she had recently been hospitalized. 

“I found out some news. It’s not great news. But it’s some news. Long story short, I had an injury April 2026 that led to knee surgery on my left knee. After I recovered from my knee surgery, I noticed my leg was not getting better. And I was later diagnosed with CRPS. This is complex regional pain syndrome.”

Evans continued, “The doctor who performed my surgery confirmed the CRPS and sent me to a pain management clinic. I went there about two weeks ago, and he tried giving me a steroid injection in my lower back. Which wasn’t the best idea because I have been in excruciating pain ever since. Which led me to go to the hospital.”

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The 34-year-old went on, explaining, “The symptoms I was experiencing that led me to the hospital were extreme lower back pain, middle back pain, my neck’s hurting. I’m literally in pain from the base of my skull to my tailbone. And it is every single day. Every day. On top of my leg pain.”

She added, “Back in 2022, I don’t know if you guys remember, but I talked a lot on my page about how I had a cyst on my spine. And this is called a syrinx, and it’s filled with CSF fluid. Basically, if it gets too big, I could go paralyzed, and they basically said, ‘Keep an eye on it. Let us know if you feel any symptoms.’ Well, now I feel like I have symptoms. So at the hospital I got my results back. And it said that cyst in my spine has gotten bigger, and it literally went from two millimeters in 2022 to almost four millimeters now. Which, if you know anything about that, it can affect your spine; it can affect your nervous system. On top of my syrinx getting bigger, there’s also another cyst. Not in my spinal cord but next to it.”

While Evans is still in serious pain and hasn’t received treatment for the cysts, she goes on to say, “I’m guessing my doctor is probably going to refer me to a neurologist and a neurosurgeon about this.”

In a gut-wrenching admission, Evans tells her viewers, “I am literally watching everyone’s lives go past, and I am watching everybody having a great summer, a great holiday, Labor Day weekend, and I am stuck in the house, and if I try to leave I am in too much pain…This is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life.”

Syringomyelia, a rare condition that causes cysts to form in the spine, affects about one in every 18,000 people in the U.S., according to the American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project. The Mayo Clinic notes that while sometimes a syrinx is the result of a condition that pushes brain tissue into the spinal canal, it could also have other causes, including spinal cord injuries, scarring in the spinal cord, or tumors. In some cases, there is no known cause.

In September 1964, the Bond movie of all Bond movies made its world premiere in London. Regarded these days as the best of the bunch, 007: Goldfinger was first to home in on the franchise’s now-familiar formula, offering more gadgets, flashier spectacle, smarter humor, and a killer theme song.

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Directed by Guy Hamilton, Goldfinger boasts an unshakable 99% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated movie in the 27-film series that spans more than six decades, a dozen directors, and several Bonds. More broadly, it’s also been named one of the greatest thrillers of all time, landing at No. 71 on the American Film Institute’s definitive list. That’s good. Really good.

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Much of the film’s success is owed to its dapper star.

Riding the momentum of the global praise spawned by 1962’s Dr. No and 1963’s From Russia With Love, Sean Connery hit peak charm, confidence, and physical presence in Goldfinger. As the man behind the wheel of the newly introduced Aston Martin DB5, Connery transformed Bond from Ian Fleming‘s standard literary spy into a tech-forward cultural icon, all while masterfully delivering witty one-liners and sporting Conduit Cut three-piece suits.

The film’s music was another major player.

The title track for Goldfinger, performed by Dame Shirley Bassey, helped set the template for the modern James Bond theme song, shifting from previous instrumental motifs to bombastic pop theatricality that artists from Tina Turner and Adele to Duran Duran and Billie Eilish would later follow.

Composed by John Barry, “Goldfinger” is a massive orchestral masterpiece with an oxygen-depriving final note only someone with Bassey’s vocals could pull off. Hamilton initially instructed him to come up with a “dirty and gritty” theme song.

“It’s a song about a villain,” Barry told NPR’s Fresh Air in 1999. “Songs about villains are very rare. And then I thought of Kurt Weill’s ‘Mack the Knife,’ which is the definitive song about a villain. So I got my head on right, sat down, and wrote this rather strange melody based on the word Goldfinger as the opening line. And then I thought, Well, who can write the lyrics to this?”

He called on Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, the duo behind the songbook of the 1961 musical Stop the World, I Want to Get Off, to pen the lyrics and Bassey to sing them: “Shirley has this one thing,” he said, “she has such conviction about what she does.”

According to Abbey Road, Bassey’s recording session went all night, with the singer reportedly having to sing the song repeatedly to get the performance Barry wanted. Reports also shared that the famously gigantic final note nearly did her in.

“There was a funny moment when J.B. told her, ’That last note isn’t long enough. You’ve got to keep going on it,’” guitarist Vic Flick told Guitar Player. “So Shirley slipped behind a studio partition, took her bra off, and threw it over the top of the partition. She said, ‘OK, let’s take this last note again.’”

But it was all worth it. The theme song was a hit.

Earning both awards recognition and chart success, the song reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, with the soundtrack climbing all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It spent three weeks at the top and 70 total weeks on the chart.

The song also earned Barry his first Grammy nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television). He’d later win for his musical contributions to films including Midnight Cowboy, Out of Africa, and Dances With Wolves.

“Goldfinger” also went on to inspire more than 20 cover versions, with notable renditions from Blondie in 1977 and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers in 2009. More importantly, though, Bassey and Barry’s signature hit set the template for the huge, brassy Bond themes that followed, essentially making the Bond song almost as important as Bond himself.

Revisiting Goldfinger is more poignant now than ever, as the franchise is preparing to write its next chapter. Following Daniel Craig’s tenure as Bond, the identity of the next 007 has yet to be officially announced. However, recent comments from Slow Horses star Gary Oldman suggest the decision may already have been made.

Whoever eventually inherits the role will have a daunting task of stepping into a character whose cinematic legacy was forever changed when Connery arrived in Goldfinger.

Related: 1982 Ballad, Immortalized in a Jake Gyllenhaal Cult Classic, Became a Cross-Generational Hit

Brach’s is celebrating candy corn season with a decidedly unexpected new product: Ode to Candy Corn, its first-ever fragrance. The eau de parfum will be available through two limited-time drops this fall. In a press release, Brach’s described Ode to Candy Corn as being “inspired by the unmistakable taste of Brach’s candy corn.”

Nothing says fall quite like the arrival of candy corn on grocery-store shelves. According to market research firm Circana, candy corn is one of the first seasonal purchases consumers make each fall, with 17% of sales completed before Labor Day and half completed before October. Circana also identifies Brach’s as the No. 1 candy corn brand in the country, making the brand a natural fit for a candy-corn-inspired fragrance.

What Does Brach’s Candy Corn Fragrance Smell Like?

According to Brach’s, Ode to Candy Corn is a blend of creamy vanilla, spun sugar and honey designed to capture the sweet aroma of freshly opened candy corn. Spun sugar typically brings cotton candy and other sweet, light fragrances to mind, while honey is known for its sweet, slightly floral character. Creamy vanilla adds a richer note, reminiscent of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or custard.

Brach’s Ode to Candy Corn fragrance comes with a bag of Classic Candy Corn.

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How To Get Brach’s First-Ever Candy Corn Fragrance

This limited-edition scent from Brach’s will be available twice over the fall season. Sold in a 1.7-ounce spray bottle, Ode to Candy Corn will cost $22 and will be available only while supplies last. The fragrance’s first drop takes place on the first day of fall, Sept. 22, with a second opportunity to purchase coming on Oct. 1. Both drops are scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, so readers interested in the limited-edition fragrance should visit CandyCornSeason.com shortly before each release.

The Candy Corn Fragrance Comes With a Sweet Bonus

While the scent of candy corn in perfume form may be motivation enough for fans of the tri-colored treat, there’s an additional perk to purchasing a bottle of Ode to Candy Corn. Each bottle of the sweet fragrance comes in a box that includes a bag of Brach’s Classic Candy Corn. 

“Candy Corn is the true marker of fall and Team Candy Corn is passionate about their fandom, so this year, Brach’s is giving them a new way to express their love for the iconic treat,” Kelly Peyser, director of Brach’s and seasonal marketing at Ferrara Candy Company, said in a press release. “With Ode to Candy Corn, we’ve transformed the unmistakable flavor of Brach’s Classic Candy Corn into a wearable fragrance that truly captures the sweetness, warmth, and nostalgia that makes this time of year so special.”