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Reese Witherspoon is celebrating her daughter Ava Phillippe with a birthday message filled with pride, love, and a reminder to keep shining.

The actress marked Ava’s 27th birthday on Wednesday, September 9, by sharing photos on Instagram alongside a heartfelt tribute to her eldest child. “Happy birthday to my sweet girl Ava! Infinitely creative, thoughtful and hilarious. Keep shining your beautiful light, my girl. I love you! 💖✨” Reese wrote.

While the message focused on the person Ava has become, the photos quickly had friends and fans talking about something else—just how much the mother and daughter resemble each other.

Reese, 50, made her admiration for Ava clear, describing her as “Infinitely creative, thoughtful and hilarious.”

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Her tribute also offered a glimpse at their close mother-daughter relationship. Reese ended the message by encouraging Ava to “Keep shining your beautiful light,” then added, “I love you!”

The post quickly drew thousands of reactions and birthday wishes.

Why Are Fans Calling Reese Witherspoon and Ava ‘Twins’? Reese Witherspoon (R) and daughter Ava Elizabeth Phillippe

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The resemblance dominated the comments. Food Network personality Candace Nelson declared, “TWINS! Happy birthday ❤️❤️❤️,” while another commenter wrote, “Copy, paste 💕.”

One fan added, “Omg she looks so much like you Reese 😭😭😭😭😭😍😍❤️❤️❤️.” Another chimed in and wrote: “I was very very confused for like 5 seconds.”

A fan wrote: “You really gave birth to yourself ….wow 🔥.” Several of Reese’s famous friends joined the celebration. Mindy Kaling wrote, “Happy birthday, Ava!!!” while Julianne Moore added, “Happy birthday Ava!”

The Tisch family account joined in with, “forever twins!! happy birthday @avaphillippe 🤍🤍🤍.”

Not everyone saw only Reese in Ava. One commented wrote, “She’s a copy of her dad!!” Another added, “I see a lot of her father, Ryan, in her as well.”

Witherspoon shares Ava and Deacon Phillippe, 22, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. The former couple met as young actors and later starred together in the 1999 cult favorite Cruel Intentions. They married that year, welcomed Ava in September 1999 and Deacon in 2003, and separated in 2006 after seven years of marriage, according to US Weekly.

Ava later attended the University of California, Berkeley, and began exploring work in fashion and entertainment.

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She made her modeling debut in Rodarte’s 2018 fall lookbook and has since worked with Draper James, Ivy Park, Aerie, and Pat McGrath Labs, as per Elle.

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More recently, Ava has moved into acting. She made her screen debut in Doctor Odyssey in 2025 and is also set to play the title role in Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me. 

A visit to Panera may mean comforting bowls of soup, crisp salads, and tasty lattes, but we all know the real star of a visit to the restaurant chain is the bread. Baguettes, bread bowls, bagels, and muffins—Panera has it all, and the elevated fast food spot holds a special place in the hearts of carb-lovers for good reason.

The arrival of fall is an especially good time to visit Panera. After all, nothing says autumn like steamy bread bowls filled with soup or pumpkin-flavored coffees in hand-warming cups. Dubbed “Panera season” by the chain, there’s even a special promotion headed to Panera cafes to celebrate.

How To Get Panera’s Free Claw Clip on Sept. 10

According to an Instagram post by Panera, on Sept. 10, the first 21 customers to visit each participating Panera location will receive a free claw clip with the purchase of an Energy Refresher or a Fresca. But there’s a catch: The free claw clip promotion at Panera doesn’t apply to mobile or drive-through orders. In order to receive a free claw clip, you must enter a Panera cafe and place an order in-person with a cashier.

The first 21 customers to order a qualifying drink at Panera on Sept. 10 will receive a free hair clip.

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Bad news first: Once a participating location runs out of its 21 limited-edition claw clips, you’re out of luck. The good news is, there are plenty of drinks to choose from that are worth sipping even if you miss out on snagging a hair clip. The chain’s Energy Refreshers come in Tropical Mango-Pineapple, Island Mango, Dragonfruit Sunset, and Passionfruit Paradise flavors, and its Frescas are available in either Strawberry Basil Lemonade or Cherry Lime varieties.

What the Limited-Edition Claw Clips Look Like

There are three different claw clips available during this Panera promotion. First up is the bread claw clip, inspired by Panera’s iconic baguette and perfect for the carb-lover. There are also two fruit-inspired claw clips included in the promotion, one strawberry hair clip and one cherry. A Panera spokesperson told Parade these fruity hair accessories are each a nod to the flavors of Fresca that are on Panera’s menu, Cherry Lime and Strawberry Basil Lemonade.

What Else Is New at Panera This Fall?

Earlier this month, Panera launched a cozy menu of fall foods, like Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup, Chocolate Chip Bagels, and the Harvest Medley Salad, made with crunchy pumpkin seeds and dried beet strips. Other fall treats available for a limited time at the cafe chain include Cinnamon Croissant Bites and Autumn Squash Soup.

’90s rock legends Nirvana are once again cementing their place in music history. This time, they’re becoming the first rock band in over two decades to receive a major honor from MTV.

MTV has officially chosen Nirvana as the Video Vanguard Award recipient for the 2026 Video Music Awards.

The award will be presented on Sept. 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The trio, behind massive hits like “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” will be the first band to receive the honor since Duran Duran in 2003, highlighting just how rare the acknowledgment is.

And they will be the first band to get the award after it disbanded since The Beatles, Billboard reports.

During the announcement, MTV noted, “This day in 1992, Nirvana took to the VMAs stage for the first time — shaping music, culture and MTV forever.”

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Nirvana will be the ninth band in history to achieve the Video Vanguard status. In addition to The Beatles and Duran Duran, Bon Jovi was honored in 1991, Guns N’Roses in 1992, The Rolling Stones in 1994, R.E.M in 1995, Beastie Boys in 1998 and U2 in 2001.

Nirvana isn’t new to the MTV stage, having previously won Best Alternative Video at the VMAs for three years in a row, starting with “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in 1992, “In Bloom” in 1993 and “Heart-Shaped Box” in 1994.

The groundbreaking band, formed in 1987 by the late Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic—and also featuring Dave Grohl on drums—rose to fame in the early 1990s and helped define a generation with their raw sound and anti-establishment beliefs.

Surprisingly, Nirvana never reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6 with “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The grunge band had 2 No.1 hits on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, with “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in 1991 and “Come As You Are” in 1992. 

Now, more than 30 years after their breakout success, their influence and legacy continue to resonate in a major way, with their catalog of hits remaining staples of rock radio and streaming playlists.

Cobain died by suicide on April 5, 1994. Grohl went on to front the Foo Fighters.

According to Inside the Magic, Disney’s flagship theme park Disneyland has officially shut down its beloved Indiana Jones Adventure attraction for significant refurbishments.

The park’s long-running attraction began its closure on September 8, with various signs posted around the ride hinting at the updates to come. “Attention! Not Offering Tours Today” one sign reads. “Coming Soon! Temple Tours Will Begin Again This Fall,” declares another.

Perhaps the most lengthiest sign posted around the ride came with the following teaser, “Coming soon! Join me on a most splendid tour of the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, with an opportunity to partake in the Fabled Blessings of Mara: eternal youth, great wealth, or a glimpse into the future. What could be more delightful? Tours begin in Fall of 1935!”

Opening in March 1995, Indiana Jones Adventure takes riders on a rip-roaring adventure straight out of a full-fledged Indiana Jones film.

Like the various movies that make up the George Lucas-created movie series, the ride follows the daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones as he ventures into the heart of a supernatural temple in India, forcing him to confront powers and forces beyond his wildest comprehension.

Based on the success of the first ride, the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction has seen several sister rides pop up across the globe. A nearly identical version of the ride can be found at Disney TokyoSea, while an entirely new Indiana Jones attraction is set to open in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in the immediate future.

Over the past few years, Disney’s Imagineers have regularly tinkered with maintenance issues on the original version of the ride, including restoring its cinematic preshow, improving the mid-ridge bridge effect and updating the attraction’s iconic rolling boulder sequence.

As of yet, it’s not currently known when the ride will reopen to the general public.

Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars hasn’t even premiered yet, but odds-makers are already predicting who will win — and who will get sent home early on.

On Wednesday, September 9, The Action Network, which analyzes sports betting, prediction markets, and casino gaming odds, revealed early predictions for how things will shake out among the newly-announced cast of season 35, ranking the likelihood of each new duo to take home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Who’s Most Likely to Win ‘DWTS’ Season 35?

According to The Action Network, the duo most likely to win season 35 is Grey’s Anatomy actor Harry Shum Jr. and his pro partner, Jenna Johnson. The duo’s odds of winning are +376, with an implied probability of winning at 21 percent.

The newly announced DWTS celebrity cast and professional dancer couples, includes Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson, seen in this September 2026 publicity photo.

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Shum’s background in dance likely plays a big part in this prediction; before co-starring on Glee, he worked as a backup dancer for Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and more, per ABC. He has insisted, however, that learning how to ballroom dance is a whole different ballgame. Johnson, meanwhile, has won two seasons of DWTS — with Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon in season 26 and with reality star Joey Graziadei in season 33.

If Shum and Johnson don’t win, though, The Action Network says the next most likely duos to take home the trophy are Olympic Gold Medalist figure skater Amber Glenn with pro Pasha Pashkov, or The Rookie actress Jenna Dewan, who’s another former backup dancer, and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy. Glenn and Pashkov have +455 odds, while Dewan and Chmerkovskiy are at +488.

Who Will Go Home First on ‘DWTS’ Season 35? Giada DeLaurentiis and Alan Bersten are paired up for season 35 of DWTS, but the odds are stacked against them.

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As for the duos who may not get very far in the competition, The Action Network says odds are not in Giada DeLaurentiis’ favor. The Emmy Award-winning chef, known best for her 12-season Food Network show, Everyday Italian, and her pro partner, Alan Bersten, have +100 odds — an implied probability of 50 percent — of getting sent home in the first week.

De Laurentiis has already suffered her first injury, revealing in a September 6 video that she “busted my toe,” which was black and blue. Bersten did, however, upload a new video on September 8 that showed her continuing to rehearse.

If the duo does happen to survive the first week, the duo with the next highest probability of getting the boot, per The Action Network, are Conner Leavitt, husband to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt, and his dance partner, Adele Zaikman.

Dancing with the Stars kicks off with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept 16, at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+. It streams the next day on Hulu.

Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless star Stacy Haiduk is opening up about her recent Daytime Emmy nomination and sharing her excitement for the upcoming event.

The actress recently spoke with Markos Papadatos for True Hollywood Talk, where they discussed her return to The Young and the Restless, where she plays Patty Williams, as well as her advice to future generations of actors and a nod to her former co-star Alice Halsey.

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Reflecting on her nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama, Haiduk shared, “I am very grateful for that. I was not expecting it.”

The actress continued to explain how thankful she has been for the Peacock soap opera, adding, “This has been a really, really good ride and a good journey, and I’m really grateful for it.”

Reflecting on the storyline that led to her nomination, Haiduk shared, “It was the dynamic between Kristen and her daughter. It was really special.” The actress added that “The writers did me well there!”

Haiduk portrays Kristen Blake DiMera on the Peacock soap opera, taking over from former daytime icon Eileen Davidson in 2018. The actress has portrayed the role on and off ever since.

During her most recent downtime period on the soap, as Days of Our Lives rested her character, Haiduk has returned to fellow Sony soap opera The Young and the Restless as Patty Williams, a character she has played off and on since her debut in 2009.

Co-headwriter Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford recently teased what was to come for Haiduk’s character with TV Insider’s Stephanie Sloan. During the conversation, the writers revealed that Kristen will be returning to the soap this fall, and teased that she won’t be returning alone, hinting at an exciting twist for the Peacock streaming soap opera.

The Daytime Emmys air on October 30, 2026, with the award show being streamed exclusively on the Emmy platform, TheEmmys.com.

Days of Our Lives airs weekdays on Peacock while The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS and streams weeknights on Paramount+.

Fifty-one years ago today, the classic ABC sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter catapulted then-21-year-old John Travolta to stardom, making him one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stars.

Long before his celebrated career, he first captivated the public with his comedic skills and charm as Vinnie Barbarino.

Premiering on Sept. 9, 1975, Welcome Back, Kotter centers on a high school teacher named Gabe Kotter, played by Gabe Kaplan, who is also the show’s creator alongside Alan Sacks.  He returned to his fictional alma mater, James Buchanan High School.

Also a former Sweathog himself, he is assigned to teach a class of unruly and seemingly unteachable remedial students known as the “Sweathogs.”

Instead of following strict rules, he uses his experience, humor and tough love to connect with his students, including Barbarino, Arnold Horshack (Ron Palillo), Juan Epstein (Robert Hegyes) and Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs).

‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ pilot episode withy cast members Gabe Kotter (played by Gabe Kaplan, center), Vinnie Barbarino (John Travolta), Arnold Horshack (Ron Palillo), Juan Epstein (Robert Hegyes) and Freddie “Boom-Boom” Washington (Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs).

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Despite his amazing portrayal of the role, Travolta almost didn’t audition for the ABC show.

At that time, he had been offered a role in a Broadway show and needed the money right away.

As for the Welcome Back, Kotter team, casting director Lynn Stalmaster really wanted to get Travolta in the lineup, as the team needed a fresh face to portray the character.

John Travolta almost skipped his audition for Welcome Back, Kotter because he had been offered a job in a Broadway show and needed the money right away.

“I was going to take the Broadway job because I needed the money, but Stalmaster got me a small part in a horror flick called The Devil’s Rain, just to tide me over until Kotter auditions started,” the actor told Kaplan, as cited by People.

As luck would have it, the role became Travolta’s career breakthrough, turning the rookie actor into a major teen idol.

The sitcom was so popular that Travolta’s lines became ‘70s pop culture catchphrases, particularly “Up your nose with a rubber hose!” and “Up your gizzard with a rubber lizard.”

After four seasons and a total of 95 episodes airing from 1975 to 1979, Welcome Back, Kotter bid goodbye to viewers. However, Travolta’s career continued to flourish.

Even at the height of the show, the actor was booked and busy with projects. In 1977, he played the role of iconic disco king Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

A year later, he starred in the legendary movie Grease with Olivia Newton-John, which later became the highest-grossing musical film at the time.

Once a 21-year-old rookie actor who found fame in Welcome Back, Kotter, Travolta has since become Hollywood royalty, earning multiple accolades in TV and movies before making his directorial debut with Propeller One-Way Night Coach, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

Related: ’70s CBS Sitcom, Ranked Among ‘Best’ TV Shows of All Time, Still Holds Up 48 Years Later

Fifty years ago, folk rocker Roger McGuinn released “Up to Me”—a cover of an unheard Bob Dylan song that became a quintessential heartbreak anthem.

“Up to Me” originally appeared in May 1976 as a track from McGuinn’s fourth solo studio album, Cardiff Rose. Because it was never issued as a commercial single, it never charted on any major mainstream tallies. However, the track’s popularity only grew with time, ultimately becoming critically acclaimed among folk-rock fans through radio airplay.

Despite being penned by Dylan, McGuinn’s version saw the light of day nine years before the original was released. Dylan wrote the track back in 1974 for his fifteenth studio album, Blood on the Tracks, but it was left off the final record.

Bob Dylan and Roger McGuinn perform live at The Warfield Theatre in 1980 in San Francisco, California.

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While touring with Dylan during the Rolling Thunder Revue trek, McGuinn was taught the unreleased tune—later deciding to record an electric version of it for his upcoming album. It wasn’t until 1985 that Dylan dropped his own original recording of the song, releasing it on his Biograph box set.

McGuinn’s “Up to Me” puts a powerful electric spin on Dylan’s moody, acoustic version. The track was produced by Mick Ronson—who met McGuinn on the Rolling Thunder Revue tour as part of the live backing band. The pair blended rich instrumentals, utilizing soaring electric guitars and a driving rhythm section to create an emotional climax.

The track explores themes of separation from a romantic relationship, telling the heart-wrenching story of the narrator’s breakup with his long-term partner. The song is widely theorized to be about Dylan’s divorce from his wife, Sara Lownds, as the Blood on the Tracks sessions largely reflect the songwriter’s painful end to his marriage.

Reflected through melancholic lines like “And if we never meet again / Then, baby, remember me / How my lone guitar played sweet for you,” the song has resonated deeply with listeners going through similar heartbreak experiences.

Five decades after its release, McGuinn’s rendition of “Up to Me” remains a favorite among folk-rock fanatics. In the digital era, the song has persevered among new audiences, racking up thousands of streams on Spotify.

Related: 1972 Rock Song, Lasting Nearly 23 Minutes, Was Inspired by the Bible

No matter which season tends to be the one you wait all year for, each comes with its fair share of bright spots and opportunities. As the steamy days of summer morph into the crisper days of fall, you might feel like starting a new calendar, refreshing your big-picture goals, reconnecting with your social circle, or updating your cool-weather wardrobe. And fall 2026 comes with a bevy of invitations to reflect on the past and charge ahead. But for four zodiac signs, abundance is on the horizon this autumn 2026.

Key Abundance-Bolstering Highlights of Fall 2026

This fall, two inner planets, Venus, the planet of values and earning, and Mercury, the planet of information, will both go retrograde. Venus moves back from Scorpio to Libra from October 3 to November 13 and Mercury moves back through Scorpio from October 24 to November 13. These slowdown-spurring transits encourage self-reflection and revision around self-worth, power, shared resources, and partnerships, setting the stage for boosting your income. 

Around October 15, the confident sun in Libra will form a harmonious sextile to lucky Jupiter in Leo, setting the stage for a day full of optimism and standing strong in your sense of self. And on November 4, Venus, retrograde in Libra, also connects positively to Jupiter, fueling introspective moves that might lay the groundwork for rewards.

And on November 16, Mars links up with Jupiter in Leo, firing up your ability to go big, take up space, own your voice, and be bold in order to make your most ambitious dreams a reality.   

Which Zodiac Signs Will Attract Fortune This Fall?

Keep reading, and look for your sun, moon, and rising signs.

Cancer

This is your season to be bold in bringing in new sources of income. Go-getter Mars spent quality time in your sign over the summer, boosting your resolve to tackle even your most ambitious goals, but it moves into your second house of income on September 27, hunkering down for an extraordinarily long period of time (thanks to a retrograde later in the year). This fires up your ability to know your worth and bring your skills to the table for well-deserved rewards. You can look forward to November 16, when it pairs up with lucky Jupiter, expanding your potential for earning even more. 

Related: The Ultimate Zodiac Sign Guide: Dates, Elements, Compatibility, Planets & More

Leo

Since July, Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance itself, has been in your sign and first house of self, but this fall, it’ll connect with the sun, your ruler, in your third house of communication on October 15, making for one of the luckiest days of the year for you to shine your light and claim center stage. Vibrant conversations with friends or opportunities to lean into self-expression could drive up the abundance you receive around this time. Mars, the planet of action and energy, will also be in your sign as of September 27, offering you even more get-up-and-go to make your dreams a reality. 

Libra

Fall encompasses your season, kicking off with the equinox and culminating on October 23, so the sun in your sign and first house of self will light up your confidence and sense of purpose. You’re sure to attract fortune merely as a result of feeling more centered in your self-image and path, and on October 15, the sun’s sextile to lucky Jupiter in your eleventh house of friendships could magnetize exciting opportunities through new and existing platonic bonds. Just know that with your ruling planet, beauty-loving Venus, retrograde in your second house of income and first house of self from October 3 to November 13, going inward, slowing down, and revising your aspirations may serve you best.

Aquarius

One-on-one bonds could feel especially stimulating and as though they’re the core source of abundance for you this season, Aquarius, because Mars, the planet of action and energy, will be in your seventh house of partnerships from September 27 on. When it meets up with expansive Jupiter on November 16, collaborations with a dear friend, colleague, or significant other could prove especially fortunate. And throughout Libra season, the sun will illuminate your ninth house of adventure, so picking up new skills, traveling, and working with a mentor (or as one!) can bolster your bottom line, personal growth, confidence, and fulfillment. 

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Below Deck Mediterranean’s Max Salvador went from yachtie to real-life “Rambo” when a terrifying family emergency sent him racing to Tunisia to save his estranged father.

After receiving a series of alarming messages and calls while aboard the yacht, Max quickly realized his father was in serious trouble. The situation was so unbelievable that he initially wondered whether he was being scammed.

“Of course,” Max said in an interview with the Above Deck podcast. “You always believe it would happen in a movie, but when it happens to you, you’re like it’s not possible, not me.” But once he spoke with his father, there was no denying the situation was real.

“He needs help,” Max recalled.

According to Max, his father had become involved with a woman from Tunisia and was being used to launder money. Max said the woman had manipulated his father into allowing money from abroad to pass through his bank account, ultimately leaving him in a dangerous situation.

Despite their deeply complicated relationship, Max knew he had to help his father.

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“Max as Rambo,” he joked.

Max left the boat and traveled alone, admitting he had no real plan for what would happen once he arrived.

“I was by myself on the plane, and yeah, no, it was just fear, just fear,” he said. “I have no plans.”

His priority was finding someone he could trust on the ground. After arriving in Tunisia, Max hired a local driver who became his guide and, eventually, a close friend.

“I tell him, bro, I’m paying you for a random address that we’re going to find together,” Max recalled.

Eventually, Max made it to his father.

“He didn’t believe I was there,” Max recalled of his father’s reaction when he finally got to him. “He was like, my son, my son, you know, because he’s quite old.”

Max didn’t waste time. He gathered his father and whatever belongings he could take and got him out.

“We just like grabbed him and left,” Max said.

The rescue wasn’t without risk. Max described driving through the desert at high speed in an old vehicle, determined to avoid drawing attention or getting caught up in any further complications. Max sent a video inside the car to Captain Sandy Yawn, which was shown during the latest episode. 

“For me, it was to avoid any communication,” and get his father to safety, Max explained. 

The mission also gave Max a chance to reflect on his relationship with the father he had barely known for years. As he recounted on Below Deck Med, Max and his father had been largely absent from his life after he was 17, but their reunion did not magically erase years of hurt.

“He’s my dad…a dad is here to lead you, support you, giving you wisdom, but I have been more wise than him,” Max shared. 

Still, Max doesn’t regret going.

“I did my work,” he said. “Me, I did it for God and my relationship with God and myself.”

While Captain Sandy had warned Max that his rescue plan was dangerous, Max ultimately followed his instincts and left the yacht to help his father.

And although Max isn’t necessarily ready to call the experience a happy ending, he knows one thing: his father was safe.

“I’m just happy about myself,” Max said, adding that the venture was expensive, but worth it.

“It’s really expensive to be a good person,” he joked.

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If you’ve ever dealt with foot pain or experienced aching arches after a long day on your feet, you know how important it is to wear comfortable shoes. It can be hard to find sneakers that feel good from the moment you put them on, but a supportive pair that doesn’t require a painful break-in period can make the difference between cutting a trip short and happily logging miles on vacation, at a theme park, on the trail, or even running a marathon. Right now, there’s a pair of trail shoes on sale at Merrell that checks every box for comfort, and shoppers are raving about how well they work to prevent foot fatigue in all sorts of situations. 

Normally $140, the Antora 4 Sneakers are available for as low as $84, discounted up to 40% off following the retailer’s massive Labor Day sale. Nine styles are currently on sale, including all-black and all-white versions, a blue-and-yellow style, a white sneaker with light pink soles, and a neutral tan colorway for $84. For $90, you can snag them in a white style with a botanical mirage design at the heel, or go with icy gray or a watercolor design for $104. The bold floral design with bright, retro-style blooms remains at full price. These trail running shoes come in women’s half sizes 5 through 11, though select sizes have already sold out in some styles.

Antora 4 Sneakers, From $84 (were $140) at Merrell

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From heel to toe, these sneakers have an array of features that’ll work to ensure your feet feel supported with every single step you take. They feature a foam midsole and footbed for lightweight cushioning and rebound, as well as flexible grooves that help the shoe move more naturally with your foot. A rubber outsole provides reliable traction on moderate trails, keeping you stable while navigating uneven terrain, and a protective toe cap helps prevent injuries if you happen to come up against a rock or limb. 

Antora 4 Sneakers, From $84 (were $140) at Merrell

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“My first wear was for 10 miles,” one Merrell shopper wrote, adding that these sneakers “helped my notorious weak ankles feel stable.” For vacations, these sneakers are a supportive dream. One reviewer noted that they “walked over 20 miles in two days visiting Las Vegas,” and that the shoes felt “so comfortable right out of the box.” Another customer called them “Disney-approved,” noting that they “provided great support” while walking multiple days on a trip to Disney World. 

Shoppers who dealt with foot pain from injuries, heel spurs, and plantar fasciitis raved about the shoe’s “flexible” design and how they kept their feet comfortable. A reviewer with plantar fasciitis said they’ve experienced decreased flare-ups after wearing these shoes, while another person shared, “I wore them on a long hike with no pain or foot discomfort.”

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Whether you’re hitting the trails, training for a race, or heading out to explore a new city on vacation, the Antora 4 Sneakers will keep you comfortable from the moment you slip them on. Snag a pair while they’re still on sale for up to 40% off at Merrell.

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Bob Eubanks is bringing back some serious television nostalgia. The beloved The Newlywed Game host, now 88, recently appeared in a photo with Leeza Gibbons, and fans couldn’t help but notice that he still looks great. It’s been 60 years since The Newlywed Game debuted, but one thing hasn’t changed: Eubanks had a gift for getting newlyweds to reveal the most blushworthy details about their marriages while he remained completely cool and collected. For viewers who remember watching the game show, the fun was often in what contestants couldn’t quite say out loud—and how a simple word like “whoopee” could suddenly become a hilarious TV innuendo.

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Bob Eubanks invites you to our anniversary show — live on Instagram— Tuesday August 17th #bobeubanks #newlywedgame #gameshowready #northhollywood

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In a social media post, Leeza Gibbons, the former Entertainment Tonight host and talk show host, shared a photo of herself alongside the ever-charming former The Newlywed Game host Bob Eubanks. Gibbons reflected on Eubanks’ enduring television career, writing:

“Some friendships are built in the spotlight. The best ones last long after the cameras are gone. ❤️🌹

Just had lunch with my dear friend and former colleague, the legendary Bob Eubanks.

DJ. Music producer, talent manager Host of The Newlywed Game….And, of course, the iconic voice of the [@rose_parade] on [@ktla_entertainment].

Bob and Stephanie Edwards handed the Rose Parade baton to [@marksteines] and me, and we’ve always felt the responsibility—and the privilege—of honoring the tradition they left in our hands.

Over the decades, I was blessed to host parades and countless events alongside Bob. There was truly no one like him. Yes, he knew his stuff. He knew broadcasting, music, horses, show business—and he knew how to work a crowd.

But more than anything, Bob knew how to have fun.

And did he ever make me laugh!

He still does.

I am blessed to share some of the journey with you Bob!”

Delighted fans commented, “what a treat,” and “Bob was such a joy the way he asked questions and the expressions he made.”

“Handsome guy, great voice and great personality!” gushed another.

“He looks great,” added another, echoing the sentiments of many.

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The Newlywed Game debuted in 1966, during an era of television when rules and practices around what could be said on air were much stricter. When the blushworthy game show aired in the late 1960s and 1970s, Eubanks relied on charming innuendo to create hilarious moments, not to mention a little friction between the newly married contestants, without ever stating the obvious.

The charm of The Newlywed Game was Eubanks’ gift for making guests feel comfortable—comfortable enough to reveal their personal secrets without ever saying anything inappropriate for television.

Bob Eubanks Always Kept His Cool

Bob Eubanks had a warm, charming presence that made contestants feel right at home. That’s when the fun began.

Unflappable and completely composed, Eubanks guided contestants through questions that would inevitably lead them to say something borderline naughty. The contestants might blush, laugh or squirm, but Eubanks rarely seemed fazed.

Part of the humor of the show came from what Eubanks didn’t say. Relying on words like “whoopee,” he could turn an innocent-sounding word into a playful innuendo for sex.

Why The Newlywed Game Was So Funny

For viewers watching in the 1960s and 1970s, The Newlywed Game offered a glimpse into married life without ever becoming too explicit. The questions could be suggestive, but the answers and reactions did most of the work.

From teens watching after school to parents laughing along while their children did homework in the other room, The Newlywed Game became one of the most memorable game shows of its era without ever giving television censors an obvious reason to call foul.

And that’s part of what makes the show so nostalgic today. Television didn’t have to spell everything out. Sometimes a carefully chosen word, a knowing look and a perfectly timed question were enough.

Bob Eubanks Still Brings Back Television Nostalgia

Leeza Gibbons’ photo with Bob Eubanks is more than a celebrity reunion; it’s a reminder of a time in television when comedy could come from innuendo rather than oversharing.

It’s also a reminder of the unflappable host whose cheeky grin and seemingly innocent questions could make an audience giggle and contestants feel comfortable enough to happily become part of the fun.

Sixty years after The Newlywed Game first premiered, Eubanks remains forever connected to one of television’s most charming eras—and to a show that proved sometimes the funniest things were the things you couldn’t quite say out loud.

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In 1950, future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John McFee was born on Sept. 9. Now, the longtime member of The Doobie Brothers is celebrating his 76th birthday after a career that has taken him from some of rock’s most notable recordings to an unexpected second act as a country hitmaker.

McFee joined The Doobie Brothers in early 1979, replacing guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. His first studio album with the group was 1980’s One Step Closer, which was certified platinum. McFee also co-wrote the album’s title track with Keith Knudsen and Carlene Carter and co-wrote the Grammy-nominated instrumental “South Bay Strut.”

His association with the Doobies would ultimately span decades. After the band initially broke up in 1982 and later reunited, McFee returned in 1993. He contributed to the 2000 album Sibling Rivalry, including singing lead on “Angels of Madness,” and remains part of the band’s touring lineup today.

In 2020, McFee was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doobie Brothers.

But The Doobie Brothers tell only part of McFee’s unusually varied story.

Before joining the Doobies, McFee had already assembled an impressive list of credits. He played pedal steel guitar on Van Morrison’s Tupelo Honey and Saint Dominic’s Preview and worked with artists including Steve Miller, the Grateful Dead, Boz Scaggs and Emmylou Harris.

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He was also a member of Clover alongside Huey Lewis and played extensively on Elvis Costello’s acclaimed 1977 debut My Aim Is True. McFee handled the album’s lead and pedal steel guitar work, including lead guitar on “Alison.” He later played pedal steel on Huey Lewis and the News’ blockbuster 1983 album Sports.

Following The Doobie Brothers’ 1982 breakup, McFee and fellow Doobie Keith Knudsen headed in a different musical direction, forming the country-rock band Southern Pacific.

The group’s lineup eventually included former Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook, and Southern Pacific became a regular presence on the country charts during the 1980s. Its hits included “Thing About You,” featuring Emmylou Harris, “New Shade of Blue,” “Honey I Dare You” and “Any Way the Wind Blows.”

McFee wasn’t merely the guitarist in the group. He co-wrote “New Shade of Blue” and “Honey I Dare You,” while “Any Way the Wind Blows” and “Reno Bound,” both of which he also co-wrote, appeared in the 1989 Clint Eastwood movie Pink Cadillac. McFee sang lead on both songs in the film.

After Southern Pacific disbanded, McFee eventually came home to The Doobie Brothers, where his arsenal of instruments extends far beyond guitar. The band’s current touring lineup credits him with guitar, pedal steel, Dobro, fiddle, violin, harmonica and vocals.

More than four decades after first joining the group, McFee remains part of The Doobie Brothers’ ongoing story at 76.

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Shawn Johnson is showing off her hard work in a new video on Instagram where she hit an impressive, medal-worthy, stunt.

“There’s something really special about working your booty off to get a piece of yourself back,” she captioned the clip in which she did a split while in a handstand.

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Donning a black sports bra and matching shorts, the text over the video also read, “34. Three kids. Still got it.”

Johnson, who has four Olympic medals from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, has managed to live a balanced life in and out of the spotlight. Soon after her Olympic success, she competed on Dancing with the Stars for Season 8 and won.

She married her husband, former NFL player Andrew East in 2016, and is mom to sons Drew, Jett, and Barrett. Active on Instagram, she regularly shares family updates, funny videos of mom life, and product endorsements, mainly in the wellness space.

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While Johnson’s video shows off a major athletic feat, especially years after her career as a gymnast, she’s also been candid about her struggles with body image and eating disorders during her time in the spotlight.

“In my generation of gymnastics, I looked very different,” she said last year while speaking on an episode of Real Pod. “I was muscular, and because it’s a subjective sport, I had a lot of judges who didn’t like that.”

“On a bad day, if I walked in the gym and I tried to flip my body and I felt heavy in my mind, it was kind of like: I need to be lighter. How do I get lighter? I eat less,” she added, sharing that she was on medication like Adderall and listened to “unhealthy” doctors. “I had a horrific self-worth. I couldn’t look myself in a mirror. It was really bad for a while. But I woke up one day and said, ‘I don’t want to feel like this anymore.’ And so I took it upon myself to fix myself.”

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The easiest way to upgrade your bathroom without a lot of time, money or effort is to swap out your shower curtain. It really is the simplest change, but it can still make a big impact on the overall look and feel of the space. And because autumn is fast approaching, changing out your current summer-themed shower curtain for something more seasonal is definitely the move. Luckily enough, Target has the most striking option right now. It brings the prettiest harvest hues to your bathroom, making it absolutely perfect for this time of year.

Target’s Threshold Floral Dot Ruffle Harvest Shower Curtain comes in the prettiest golden yellow hue that brings to mind the changing seasons, making it the perfect way to upgrade your bathroom for autumn. The charming all-over floral print brings even more character, and the dainty ruffled edge pulls it all together, oh so beautifully. It is honestly giving some major cottagecore vibes

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Threshold Floral Dot Ruffle Harvest Shower Curtain Gold, $25 at Target

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This autumnal shower curtain measures 72 inches by 72 inches and has buttonholes at the top for you to hang it through shower rings of your choosing. It is also constructed from 100 percent cotton, making it easy to care for and maintain. Just toss it in the wash when it’s time, and let your washing machine take care of the rest. You can also tumble dry it, adding even more convenience.

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Shoppers are already loving this new shower curtain, giving it an average rating of 4.5 stars on Target.com, with 100 percent of reviewers saying they would recommend it to others. Fans appreciate it for its luxe look and affordable price point, especially.

“If you’re looking for a stunner,” wrote one happy Target shopper in a five-star review on Target’s website. “This shower curtain looks so high-end! It gives Amber Lewis vibes without the price tag.”

You can find this gorgeous shower curtain on Target.com or in select Target stores. It retails for $25.

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If you’re heading into the fall season determined to make it the coziest one yet, I am so with you. Give me all of the sumptuous throw blankets, cloud-like pillows, steaming mugs of hot chocolate and sweaters that feel like a warm hug. Fall has always been my favorite season for self-care and, for me, that means getting as comfy as possible.

Of course, there’s no better place to start with a cozy overhaul than your bed. It’s the spot for catching zzz’s, lounging on lazy mornings and snuggling up on rainy days to read a good book. It deserves to be the softest sanctuary in your home, and I just spotted a comforter set at Marshalls that feels perfect for creating that kind of vibe.

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Aspen Cotton Flannel Plaid Comforter Set, $69.99–$79.99 at Marshalls

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Aspen’s Cotton Flannel Plaid Comforter Set offers that relaxed, cottage-like look that makes everything feel homey. The green-and-white plaid has a classic checkered pattern, while the soft flannel texture gives it that warm, snuggly quality you want when the weather starts to turn chilly.

What I love is that the set comes with everything you need to give the bed a layered look without having to fuss over it. The full/queen set includes a comforter, two standard shams, a square pillow and a boudoir pillow, while the king set comes with a comforter, two standard shams, a boudoir pillow and a square pillow. Basically, it has all the makings of a bed that looks like it belongs in a cozy country cottage—even if your bedroom is nowhere near one.

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Now you might be asking yourself, what the heck is a boudoir pillow? It’s a little rectangular pillow you put at the front of a bed to give it a finished look—even though the name implies it’s much fancier. It’s smaller than a standard pillow and usually more decorative than functional, though it’s also handy for a bit of extra back support when you’re sitting up in bed reading or watching TV.

Marshalls’ bedding aisle is packed with cute finds right now, like a set of ghostly sheets that are perfect for Halloween and some pretty floral bed coverings from Martha Stewart’s collection. You really can’t miss at Marshalls if you’re looking to refresh your linen closet.

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Thirty years after the Spice Girls set the world on fire with their debut hit, “Wannabe,” the pop icons have fans in a frenzy over a cryptic social media tease they posted on Wednesday, September 9.

The group shared a brief video, with “Wannabe” playing in the background, which zooms in on the want ads in The Stage. That’s the newspaper that, in 1994, originally published an ad announcing auditions for an all-female music group in the works, which would later become the Spice Girls, featuring Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell-Horner.

The paper is cleverly set on the same stairs that appeared in the 1996 “Wannabe” music video that introduced the group to the world, and teases a big announcement coming on September 10.

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The ad in the video reads, “R U a Spice Girls fan with the ability to sing and dance? R U a superfan, a collector, a music lover? Spice Girls are a widely successful, global, choreographed, singing/dancing all female pop act with a record nine number ones in the UK and over 100 million global sales.”

The ad concludes, “Thursday 10th September at 2 o’clock BST. No sheet music required. But you will need a vinyl or CD player.”

Although the girl group was fairly short-lived, with Halliwell-Horner leaving in 1998 and the group fully disbanding in 2000, the Spice Girls dominated pop radio around the world in the late 90s, with hits including “2 Become 1,” “Stop,” Who Do You Think You Are?” and “Viva Forever.”

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Fans immediately flooded the post, with many in a panic over what could be coming. British comedian Luke Hamnett wrote, “Omg! wtf is this! I’m gonna throw up,” and You Had 2 Be There podcaster Nicole Story Dent chimed in, “WHAT DOES IT MEEEAAAANNNN?!?”

The group last reunited for a tour in 2019, but fans have been begging for another. As Parade previously reported, Brown has been campaigning for a 30th anniversary tour and told the Telegraph in May, despite reports that new tour plans had been scrapped, “We are trying to find something we all agree is fitting of the legacy we have created, but that also everyone is comfortable with.”

The Five Stairsteps were going through limited success in the early 1970s before being given a hit thanks to a new producer who landed them high on the Billboard charts.

“O-o-h Child” was released by the American Chicago soul group in April 1970. Made up of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.‘s six children, the soul track would undoubtedly become one of the biggest hits of their career and a generational anthem of hope and resilience.

At the time, the group was working in Chicago with Curtis Mayfield, dubbed the “Gentle Genius,” but weren’t finding much success. This was largely due to Mayfield’s workload, not able to give the Five Stairsteps enough attention. Instead, the group began working with an in-house producer for Buddah Records, Stan Vincent.

According to Keni, one of the members, they knew Vincent had had success with the track “I’m Gonna Make You Mine” by Lou Christie, but never expected him to give them a chart hit.

“O-o-h Child’,” Keni said, according to New City Music. “Wow. We were performing at the Apollo. We were introduced to Stan Vincent. Here we were this R&B group who had worked with Curtis Mayfield. And here’s this white kid coming up the stairs of the Apollo. We’re like, ‘Cool.’ We were always rockers anyway. Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles. We knew Stan wrote the Lou Christie hit. It was a challenge doing Stan’s songs because they were different for us. At the time, we never knew ‘O-o-h Child’ would be what it became.”

The track was originally released as the B-side to their cover of the Beatles song “Dear Prudence.” To their surprise, “O-o-h Child” broke out in popularity and rose on the Billboard Hot 100 chart to No. 8. It also landed at No.14 on the R&B chart and No. 4 on Cash Box.

“O-o-h Child” became an inspirational track with its lyrics, “Things are gonna get easier,” and Burke believed the track came at the perfect time. It was released two years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

“The time was right for that song,” Burke said. “‘Things are going to get easier. Right now.’ It made sense. The tunes that make it are the tunes that have a message. When a prayer can be answered because of a message, you have a hit.”

Keni added that the lyrics were on point with what was happening in the world as the Vietnam War was ending and a “social change” was happening. He explains that they “speak to everyday life no matter where you are in your own life,” and his sister’s singing is like a “warm blanket to the soul.”

The track would gain a resurgence in 2014 when it was used in the James Gunn film for Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy. Its hears among a playlist of classic tracks that Chris Pratt‘s character listens to in the film. Gunn played the songs during filming, with Pratt having been moved the most by “O-o-h Child.”

Before the Marvel film, “O-o-h Child” was used in another hit film, Boyz n the Hood, as Laurence Fishburne‘s character is riding in his car with his son. He hears the track through the radio and starts singing along.

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Nina Dobrev, best known for her role as Elena Gilbert on The Vampire Diaries, is facing backlash online after her promotional post left fans shocked, frustrated and even hurt by her choices. 

The Degrassi alum, who recently turned heads for swapping her signature brunette locks for a blonde ‘do, took to Instagram to promote Muse on the same day it was launched by Meta. 

Muse is described as “the world’s first personal AI agent built for everyone,” with the press release boasting that it “actually does the work for you.”

“Meta built Muse from the ground up to be a safe, secure, private, and widely available personal AI agent,” with the release emphasizing that users stay in control of their Muse and decide how much access it gets to their lives. 

“It can handle tasks, like sending an email or booking travel, and it can take on big audacious goals,” noting that it can open a browser, fill out forms, and negotiate on their behalf.

“Turns out I didn’t need to get my life together. I just needed Jack 🦊 Make your own with @Muse,” Dobrev wrote in the caption. 

In the clip, she reveals that her AI-generated fox helps her plan trips with her friends, “turning chaotic chats into actual decisions and quality time.”

The video showcases how Jack plans the whole trip for Dobrev, taking action on the itinerary and acting like a travel concierge by finding flights and picking hot spots for the squad to check out.

“My muse did all the logistics, booking and research behind the scenes,” she explains.

“Technically, my muse planned it, but I’m taking credit,” she cheekily concludes.

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The backlash was swift, with many criticizing the use of AI in everyday life and warning about its growing strain on resources.

“girl… seriously with the AI ??? hard pass” one wrote, as another added, “This hurts. You are literally my favorite actress and this is such a punch in the gut. I cannot believe you would promote AI.”

“Girl the bag is not worth it when it is for AI!!! 😭😭😭” one wrote, as many more chimed in, “wow, what a let down… hope the cheque was worth it” and “Damn, there goes all the personal assistant jobs. 🫠”

“there’s still time to delete this,” another exclaimed, with others pointing out, “this is very very disappointing.”

A few came her to defense, however, as one expressed, “I don’t use ai and i’m not going to but i’m also not expecting celebs to stop working because I don’t like a product.she’s doing a promo, it’s literally her job.If celebrities had to boycott every industry with ethical issues, what would they even be allowed to promote?”

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While Andy Reid is coach on the football field, his wife Tammy Reid holds the title at home. “I’m the head coach of our family,” Tammy said in a 2020 profile on her husband. “Even though he is the patriarch and does all these great things for our family, I kind of run everything when he’s not around. I let him know where he’s needed and what’s going on with the kids.”

She added, “I also try and take care of him.”

The head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs has been married to Tammy, whom he’s called his “trophy wife,” since 1981. 

“I’ve been…with her for about 40 years now,” Reid said in 2020, via Inquirer. “Every day is a special day. I’m telling ya. I call her my girlfriend for that reason. You never lose interest if you do that, right, you guys out there? Call them your girlfriend and you always do special things for them.”

So, just who is Coach Andy Reid’s wife? Keep reading to find out all about Tammy Reid.

Andy Reid and his wife, Tammy Reid, pose for a portrait with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Who is Tammy Reid?

Tammy is Coach Reid’s wife. She was born in New York and raised in Memphis, Tenn. Tammy moved to Arizona when she started high school, and then went on to study at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

She told The Times Herald that since she’s been married, her “whole philosophy” and “whole motto” in life is: “Live where you’re planted.” Tammy said, “Andrew has transplanted me to eight different states now; I’ve had five kids in five states. You have to be positive and just jump into the community.”

According to the Missouri Quilt Museum, Tammy is a “passionate quilt collector” and “refers to herself as ‘The Head Coach of the Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs!'”

How did Coach Andy Reid meet his wife, Tammy Reid?

The couple met as students at Brigham Young University, where they were both in the same “Fundamentals of Tennis” class. “I thought he was kind of cute. You know, football player. Didn’t know he was a football player for a while, but it soon became clear and I wanted him to ask me out, but he wouldn’t ask me out,” Tammy recalled during a fireside chat for the Church of Jesus Christ in Greater Kansas City. She revealed that she “finally goaded” Andy into asking her out, and they “played racquetball” for their first date.

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When did Coach Andy Reid and Tammy Reid get married?

The NFL coach and his wife tied the knot on Aug. 8, 1981, a year after Andy was baptized by Tammy’s father into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “I always told him and my family and everyone that I would not get married outside of our temple,” she said in their 2020 fireside chat.

Tammy has gushed (via Main Line Times & Suburban) that she’s “married to the best guy in the world.”

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Do Coach Andy Reid and Tammy Reid have kids?

Over the course of their marriage, Tammy and Coach Reid have welcomed five kids—sons Garrett, Britt and Spencer, and daughters Crosby and Drew-Ann. All five of the couple’s children were born in different states. After winning the 2024 Super Bowl, Andy joked about his wife on NFL GameDay, saying, “I joke about her. She had five kids and it completely ruined my body, I’m not sure what happened.”

The couple’s eldest child, Garrett, died of an accidental heroin overdose in 2012 at the age of 29. In a statement following the death of his firstborn, Coach Reid said, via NBC Philadelphia, “On behalf of Tammy and our family, I would like to thank everybody for their tremendous support, love, kind words and prayers during this time of great sadness. Words cannot express our sense of loss.”

“We loved Garrett so much. He was a wonderful son and brother. He made us laugh, he was a pleasure to be around, he always had a smile on his face, and we will miss him dearly. We will never forget him, and we will remember him with love,” the coach continued. “Garrett’s road through life was not always an easy one. He faced tremendous personal challenges with bravery and spirit. As a family, we stood by him and were inspired as he worked to overcome those challenges. Even though he lost the battle that has been ongoing for the last eight years, we will always remember him as a fighter who had a huge, loving heart.”

After winning the Super Bowl in 2020, Coach Reid said, via Inquirer, “You can’t help but think of him,” referring to his late son. Crosby shared that “it was a moment with our family where we all got to cry and really feel my brother looking down on us,” adding, “Garrett’s spirit was there. It was a huge family moment seeing my dad’s dream finally come true.”

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