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As Below Deck Mediterranean tensions continue to mount between bosun Nathan Gallagher and lead deckhand Joe Bradley, fans seem to be focusing just as much — if not more — on the low-key drama brewing in the interior.

Genevieve “Gen” Lillie has been stirring controversy since she stepped aboard. From expressing frustration over not being hired as a second stew to her complicated romantic history with Luke Brumer and Chef Joy Lefaucheur, Gen has given viewers plenty to discuss. But Monday night’s episode took things to another level, and fans quickly made her increasingly messy behavior one of the biggest talking points of the episode.

Gen’s latest woe is her swollen wrist and the pain she says she’s experiencing while doing her job. But while she vents to Katrina “Kat” Johnston about her injury, she’s also openly flirting with Kat’s “secret” romantic partner, deckhand Cooper Dawson.

Gen’s behavior quickly crosses from flirtatious to uncomfortable for Kat, particularly after Gen asks Cooper for a hug and continues flirting with him at dinner. She even gives him the eyebrow-raising nickname “Massive C*ck Coop,” leaving Kat in tears.

Fans watching along in the episode’s Reddit discussion were decidedly unimpressed. One viewer said they were “embarrassed” for Gen and called her comments “disgusting,” while another bluntly wrote, “I hope after this season I never have to see Gen on my TV screen again.” Another fan argued that Cooper deserves some of the blame, writing that he is keeping his relationship with Kat secret to “keep his options open.”

The criticism didn’t stop there. One fan said Gen’s behavior was “SO OBVIOUS” in its immaturity, while another questioned why Kat was directing her anger at Gen rather than Cooper. And a separate commenter praised Chief Stew Aesha Scott’s earlier instincts, suggesting Gen may have looked qualified on paper, but Aesha was right not to put her in a position of greater authority.

But that’s not all.

Gen still seems to have feelings for Luke, who has left the boat but continues to text Joy. So when Joy receives a surprise flower delivery from Luke, it’s too much for Gen. She realizes the flowers aren’t for her and is visibly crushed, telling the cameras, “F—k this charter season. I want to go home.”

And fans are already anticipating the fallout. In the episode discussion, one viewer invoked “karma” while another called the preview of Gen deliberately washing Joy’s clothes with dirty cleaning rags “way beyond disrespectful.”

And this storyline appears only to be getting started.

Below Deck Mediterranean is on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

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If you’ve been looking for a side table that’s stylish, sturdy, and roomy enough to hold all your stuff, Walmart’s latest deal could mark the end of your search. Right now, the retailer is offering over 30% off its bestselling EDX 3-Tier End Table, a compact option that provides plenty of storage space to keep your items organized. 

Originally $40, the top-rated accent table is currently on sale for just $27. It has a clean, minimalist design that’s versatile enough to complement any home and comes in two neutral finishes: gray or rustic brown.   

EDX 3-Tier End Table, $27 (was $40) at Walmart

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Featuring a sturdy steel frame, the end table provides a convenient resting spot for remotes, drinks, and snacks while lounging on the couch. The three fixed shelves hold up to 44 pounds each, making them ideal for displaying books, vases, candles, and other decor items. Constructed from wood-like laminated particleboard, the tabletop is smooth and easy to clean; simply wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it looking like new. 

Measuring 11.8 inches deep, 13.4 inches wide, and 22.8 inches high, the table has a slim silhouette that easily fits a wide range of spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, nurseries, and hallways. The lightweight build makes it easy to carry from room to room, while the adjustable feet ensure stability, no matter where you place it. 

Reviewers praised the table’s versatile design, with one dubbing it “perfect for small spaces.” Another wrote, “I added a fabric cube drawer to the bottom shelf, and it works great for storage.” Other shoppers highlighted how easy it was to put together, noting it comes with the “best assembly instructions.”

Between its elegant look, generous storage, and ultra-affordable price, this stylish end table is sure to make a great addition to any home. Grab one (or two!) while it’s still on sale for under $27 at Walmart.  

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If you’ve been watching The Early Spring on Netflix, you’re probably aware of the palpable chemistry between the two leads, Jing Boran and Sun Qian, who play Luke/Luan Nian and Flora/Shan Zhitao, respectively. The two enter into a personal relationship fairly quickly after Flora, a recent hire at an advertising firm where Luke is one of the executives and her boss. You’re also probably debating within yourself as well as with other viewers who exactly is the red flag, if any, in their relationship.

Is it Luke, with his gruff exterior and controlling nature? Or is it Flora with her mixed signals and poor communication skills? Let’s take a look at each individuals red and green flags.

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Who is Luke in The Early Spring?

Luke is the English/alternative name of Luan Nian, the brilliant and demanding advertising and marketing prodigy played by Jing Boran. He’s reserved and suffers no fools with a tongue that so sharp it cuts through those with weaker wits with a single slice. Luan Nian is intensely analytical and definitely likes to be in control of everything in his life.

Jing Boran as Luke/Luan Nian

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Luke’s Red Flags

• He has a harsh and sharp tongue. Luke doesn’t have the gift of gab. He’s blunt with his words and what he says can cut deept.
• He likes to be in control. Luke’s need to be in control can make him come off as emotionally stunted and cold. He’ll lash out first and then later reflects to understand the full weight of the situation.
• He’s possessive. While they agreed to keep their personal relationship a secret, he can’t help but feel possessive of his woman around other men and does things on the sly to keep her by her side or her away from other men.
• Poor Communication Skills. For people working in marketing and advertising, both Luke and Flora seem to lake communication skills and often leave feelings unsaid and situations resolved leading to misunderstandings later.
• He has some heavy emotional baggage. Luke carries heavy emotional baggage and communication issues stemming from a difficult relationship with his father.
• The proverbial male ego and pride. This applies to almost every male as Luke struggles with his own vulnerability, many times letting his own pride dictate his actions.

Luke’s Green Flags

• His Loyalty and Devotion.Luke is fiercely loyal to those he loves and respects – his family and friends. He’ll drop everything for them in their time of need.
• His Quiet Acts of Service. Luke doesn’t need praise or fanfare to do what others might consider “going out of your way.” Like when he took care of Flora when she was sick or was the first to go rescue her without hesitation after the storm. Even making Flora a glass of osmanthus milk instead of just handing her a glass of water is gentle and shows thoughtfulness.
• He has a hard exterior, but he’s really a softy. Luke appear gruff on the outside, but take Flora’s dog, for example. He was dead set against Luke the Dog in the beginning, but it took mere days before he was giving him treats and walking him and taking care of his namesake furbaby.
• His brutal honesty. While his brutal honest can also be a red flag, it is also a green flag. In a recent episode, Luke confessed to Flora how miserable he was after their breakup and how he wanted to reconcile and try again and all the reasons why.
• His Capacity for Growth. Luke is able to recognize his mistakes and acknowledge them which shows he is able to grow and evolve.

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Who is Flora in The Early Spring? Sun Qian as Flora/Shan Zhitao

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Flora is the English name of the main female character, Shang Zhitao, played by actress Sun Qian. She is the rookie employee and recent graduate at Lime Marketing where Luan Nian, her boss, also works. The two enter into a personal relationship early on into her career there but they keep it a secret from others. She’s ambitious and optimisitic and not afraid of hard work. She might not get things right away but she’ll keep at it until she does. In her years at Lime and with the help of Luke and Lumi (Zhang Yezi), she learns to navigate the corporate landscape.

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Flora’s Red Flags

• Hiding the Relationship. Flora is the one who insisted on keeping their personal relationship secret as she didn’t want to be seen as sleeping her way to the top, but gets frustrated with Luke when he reprimands her at work or mirrors that lack of official relationship status.
• Poor Communication Skills. For people working in marketing and advertising, both Luke and Flora seem to lake communication skills and often leave feelings unsaid and situations resolved leading to misunderstandings later.
• Mixed Signals. Flora sends a lot of mixed signals leading Luke on an exhausting cycle of “Should I go left or right?”
• Her youth. As a recent university graduate, Flora is a rookie in almost everything as she enters adulthood and life in the corporate jungle. This is certainly a disadvantage in the beginning, but as she makes her way in life and in the workplace, she learns and grows, flourishing along the way.
• Withholding Trust. Luke often asks her to trust him and tell him when things aren’t working or if something is wrong, but in more cases than not, she says nothing. The biggest example of this is when she said nothing about Dony (Dong Musha) sexual harrassing her after Luke point-blank asked her if something happened.

Flora’s Green Flags

• She has fiece resilience and determination. Despite entering the workforce as a complete rookie and being told she doesn’t have it and that she should quit on her first day, Flora stands firm and doesn’t crumble. She has a lot of grit and endures the workplace pressures and crises.
• She comes from a loving and grounded foundation. Unlike Luke, Flora comes from a warm and loving family who support her and grounds her.
• Flora has the emotion capacity to ground Luke. Flora is a safe harbor for Luke. She provides an emotional safety net for him ans a softness he needs. That softness and vulnerability allows him to let down his long-built defenses when it’s just the two of them.

In the end, both individuals have their pros and cons as it is with any couple. When I think of endgame with Luke and Flora, I think of the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral. Charlie (Hugh Grant) and Carrie (Andie MacDowell) didn’t need a piece of paper to define their relationship, they committed themselves to each and that was enough for them.

Who do you think is the red flag in the relationship?

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Step into any airport terminal, and you will notice luggage lines split straight down the middle. On one side are sleek, glossy polycarbonate shells gliding silently across the tiles; on the other, tried-and-true ballistic nylon spinners packed with zipped exterior pouches and expandable seams.

The debate between hard-shell and soft-sided luggage is one of the most passionate in travel. Ask three different road warriors which style reigns supreme, and you’re likely to get three nuanced arguments.

As it turns out, there is a clear winner—it just depends entirely on whether you are checking your bag into the belly of the plane or wheeling it down the jet bridge yourself.

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Team Soft-Sided: The Space-Saving, Lightweight Champion Red suitcase at airport with an airplane in the background

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For travelers prioritizing weight allowances and tight living quarters, soft-sided spinners remain tough to top.

“I am firmly team softside,” “says Nadia Bess, luxury travel advisor at Besst Travels,” noting that a broken handle sent her down a deep research rabbit hole before ultimately recommitting to flexible fabric. For Bess, the decision hinges on how a suitcase actually lives in a room.

“Softside luggage opens in a topside fashion while hardside luggage opens in a clamshell fashion—it splits down the middle. This makes SUCH a big difference for me,” Bess explains. “A suitcase with a clamshell opening is SO annoying in a hotel room or cruise ship cabin, as it needs double the floor space to open. You also can’t pack larger items (like winter boots) well in clamshell-style suitcases.”

Bess also flags a hidden dealbreaker for international flyers: the base weight of the empty suitcase itself.

“Softside luggage is lighter—plain and simple,” Bess says. “For checked bags, when every pound counts, that can really make a huge difference. As a comparison, the Away Checked Luggage weighs around 10.4 pounds, whereas Samsonite softside checked luggage typically weighs 7 pounds or less. Think how many KitKats you can bring home from Japan with those extra 3.4 pounds!”

Beyond hotel convenience and scale limits, flexible fabric shines in the cabin. The exterior pockets provide instant access to boarding passes, laptops, and chargers without having to unzip your entire wardrobe in the middle of a crowded gate. In overhead bins, pliable nylon yields just enough give to squeeze into tight corners where rigid shells get gate-checked.

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Team Hard-Shell: The Armor Against Weather and Ramp Handlers Passenger Hands Putting Cabin Bag In Luggage Compartment Over Passenger Seat

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When your suitcase disappears behind the ticket counter conveyor belt, the conversation changes instantly. Out on the airport tarmac, defense matters more than exterior pockets.

For Jen Curnutt—a lawyer, travel writer, and founder of Jen33Travel—one wet overseas connection permanently decided her checked-bag choice.

“I switched to hard-shell checked luggage after flying from Scotland to Dublin and watching my soft-sided bag sit outside on a luggage cart in the rain while the plane was being loaded,” Curnutt recalls. “When it arrived, the bag was soaking wet. Hard-shell luggage provides much better protection from rain and rough baggage handling, and even though hard cases inevitably get scratched, I’d rather have scratches on the outside than wet clothes inside.”

Curnutt notes that the very clamshell division that frustrates some travelers actually streamlines her packing for multi-purpose itineraries: “I work in litigation, so I sometimes combine a work trip for trial with an assignment for my travel blog. This design allows me to keep my professional wardrobe for court separate from all my other clothes.”

Frequent-flying travel pros echo that sentiment when it comes to the sheer wear-and-tear of airport transit.

“This one is no contest. Hard-shell, all day,” agrees Sheree Holt, luxury travel advisor at Why Not Roam. “I travel often enough to see what checked luggage goes through, and I want as much protection between my belongings and baggage handling as possible. The biggest advantages for me are durability and protection from moisture. Soft-sided luggage can be susceptible to rain, snags, and tears, and I’ve seen too many of them come off the carousel looking like they’ve been through war!”

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The Verdict: How to Choose for Your Trip

Rather than pledging lifelong allegiance to a single material, savvy travelers match their luggage construction to their transit style:

• Choose Soft-Sided If: You travel carry-on only, frequently book cozy boutique hotel rooms or cruise staterooms where floor space is limited, rely on exterior organizer pockets, or fly airlines with strict 50-pound (or lower international) weight caps.
• Choose Hard-Shell If: You routinely check your bags, travel through rainy climates or multi-leg connections, pack fragile souvenirs, or prefer a 50/50 clamshell split to keep distinct wardrobes separated.

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Millions of Americans spend their three-day Labor Day Weekend packing away their summer clothes, including their white denim, white shorts and white dresses. But even though that sort of unspoken rule—”you can’t wear white after Labor Day“—has been around for what seems like forever, you may be wondering how it even started.

If you’ve asked yourself, “Why can’t I wear white after Labor Day?” keep reading to learn more about the origins of this “white after Labor Day” rule—plus, answers to frequently asked questions about the seasonal fashion faux pas.

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Why Can’t You Wear White After Labor Day?

At first glance, the don’t-wear-white-after-Labor-Day school of thought makes a bit of practical sense. Before the invention of air conditioning and heating, dressing for the season was pertinent—and not just because of the fashion police.

During the summer months, people historically chose lighter fabrics in lighter colors simply because they kept them cooler in the heat. White was no exception.

Then, as the weather got significantly cooler, people, of course, reached for darker colors and heavier fabrics. The same is still pretty much true today, right? We tend to wear darker, heavier fabrics—like wool, leather, cashmere, velvet—in the winter and lighter, bright-colored fabrics—linen, cotton, silk—in the summer.

Since Labor Day is often thought of as “the unofficial end of summer,” it goes without saying that people kind of naturally retire their summer clothes that weekend. To this day, it’s a tradition that is mostly kept up out of necessity—not out of respect for an ancient fashion rule.

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Where Did the Rule of Not Wearing White After Labor Day Come From?

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The rule of not wearing white after Labor Day does not have an exact, known origin. However, some historians believe that while, on the one hand, it had to do with simply dressing appropriately for the weather, it may have also been a symbol of wealth.

According to Farmer’s Almanac, wearing white became a visible way to separate the wealthy from the working class in the early 1800s. Affluent people could afford to take vacations and by wearing white, they visually asserted that they didn’t need to work.

After all, most workers gravitated toward darker colors—yes, even in summer—to hide the sweat, dirt and grime that would show up on their clothes from working all day. To be able to wear white (and wear it unstained, without the visual tokens of hard labor showing up) was luxurious and a clear indicator that someone was well-off and obviously, on vacation.

But wearing white wasn’t just a way to identify the wealthy from the working class. Society people (particularly women) made it a point to also use the color white to draw lines between “old money” and “new money.”

“It [was] insiders trying to keep other people out,” Valerie Steele, director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, told Time. “And outsiders trying to climb in by proving they [knew] the rules.”

The fashion world kind of picked up on this bit of etiquette as a result of what was naturally happening. Seasonal clothing was designed, made and sold accordingly.

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Is Not Wearing White After Labor Day Still a Thing?

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The whole “don’t wear white after Labor Day” rule is not really a thing anymore. As you can see, the idea comes from an outdated, elitist line of thinking and in today’s evolved day and age, it’s just not relevant anymore.

While some staunch fashionistas consider the rule still worth abiding by, it really is up to you what you choose to do with your wardrobe. No matter what month it is, and no matter how much money you have!

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How Long After Labor Day Can You Wear White?

The original concept is that white should be worn between the short, summery window between Memorial Day (which happens at the end of May) and Labor Day (the beginning of September). By that school of thinking, you can start wearing white as early as Memorial Day and then, of course, throughout the summer.

However, nowadays, most people—style icons or not—pretty much agree that you can wear white at any point throughout the year. So, don’t worry about some outdated, unspoken rule. Do what you want and wear what makes you feel good!

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Deion Sanders is one of the most gifted athletes of all time. He is the only person in history to have played in both a World Series and a Super Bowl. In 1989, he managed to hit an MLB home run and score an NFL touchdown in the same week. He played a total of 23 seasons of professional sports between the two leagues and is one of the most celebrated players in the NFL.

Nowadays, Sanders is better known as “Coach Prime” and even has a namesake TV show on Prime Video cataloging his career as a college football coach. After he retired from playing, Sanders was briefly an analyst for the NFL before pivoting to coaching high school football. Then he moved to college ball, coaching the Jackson State University Tigers. The team was undefeated in their 2022 regular season despite the players being displaced by a Mississippi water crisis the same year.

Sanders’ prowess down south led him to a massive five-year contract with the University of Colorado in 2023. The athlete declined to sign a contract extension with the university, which makes many wonder if a move to the NFL sidelines may be in his future. According to Sanders, he “ain’t worried about me” when it comes to his coaching career. And with his incredible net worth, you shouldn’t be worried about him either.

Here’s everything you need to know about Deion Sanders’ net worth in 2026, and how he earned it.

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How much is Deion Sanders worth?

Deion Sanders is worth $60 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. That is a combination of his professional sports earnings and his new coaching salary.

How much did Deion Sanders make in the NFL?

Deion Sanders made approximately $45 million in contract money alone during his time in the NFL, per Sportrac. This does not account for the extra millions he made in endorsements and partnerships during his NFL career.

How much did Deion Sanders make in MLB?

Sanders was paid about $15 million in contract money during his nearly decade in Major League Baseball, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His peak baseball salary was $3.6 million in 1995 when he played for the Cincinnati Reds. He first cracked seven figures in baseball in 1993 after he and the Atlanta Braves made it to the World Series.

How much does Deion Sanders make as a college coach?

Deion Sanders signed a five-year, $29.5 million contract with the University of Colorado, Boulder football program in 2022. That gives him an average salary of $5.7 million per year. He is the highest-paid Big 12 coach and the 14th-highest paid coach in college football overall, according to data collected by USA Today.

Sanders’ hefty paycheck is because he brings eyes to the University of Colorado program. Despite having a 4-8 losing record in 2023, they were the third most-watched team in college football, falling just behind Alabama and Ohio State, per Yahoo Sports.

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How many Super Bowl rings does Deion Sanders have?

Deion Sanders has two Super Bowl rings, both of which he won during his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys in the mid-90s.

How many NFL teams did Deion Sanders play for?

Sanders played for five different football teams during his nearly decade-and-a-half career in the NFL. He was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons and played there for five years before going to the San Francisco 49ers for a single season. He was then traded to the Dallas Cowboys for five years. Finally, he played for the Washington Commanders (formerly known as the Redskins) in 2000 for a single season and returned to the league for one more bout with the Baltimore Ravens in 2004.

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How many World Series did Deion Sanders win?

Sanders played in the 1992 World Series with the Atlanta Braves, but he was not able to clinch a title during his baseball career. 

Is Deion Sanders married?

No, Deion Sanders is not currently married; however, he’s bee dating actress Karrueche Tran since 2025.

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Some home accents do more than serve a purpose — they change the whole feel of a room. That’s what shoppers are saying about the Bay Isle Home Arched Rattan Floor Lamp, a piece that coastal grandmother vibes and is now on sale starting at $60 at Wayfair, down from its original price of $180.

The lamp is available in two finishes — matte black for $60 and gold for $61 — and showcases a woven rattan shade layered over linen. It embodies the trendy coastal-chic aesthetic, and it emits a soft, diffused glow that feels warm and inviting. The arched silhouette adds height, making it easy to fill an empty corner and instantly tie a room together. It also measures over five feet tall, so it doesn’t disappear into the background.

Bay Isle Home Arched Rattan Floor Lamp, From $60 (was $180) at Wayfair

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Shoppers were quick to point out the fact that it’s as practical as it is pretty. The lamp includes two removable lampshades, a dimmable bulb, a convenient foot switch, and a remote that attaches magnetically to the base so it’s always easy to find.

The light can shift between four tones — from a golden evening glow to bright daylight — and the brightness slides anywhere from a subtle 5 to 100 percent shine. For those who like flexibility, both the pole and shade adjust to direct light where it’s needed most.

One shopper said they “absolutely love these floor lamps! They are gorgeous, and the different lighting settings are amazing!” Another called it “beautiful” and added that it’s “one of the best purchases so far.” Others mention how much character it brings to their space, describing it as the “perfect addition” and “really a lovely element to the room.”

With natural textures, customizable light, and plenty of praise from shoppers who say it looks far more expensive than it is, the Bay Isle Home Arched Bohemian-Style Floor Lamp is the type of find that transforms a room in one step. 

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For just $60, this deal likely won’t last long. Be sure to snag your own now while it’s still marked down this low during at Wayfair!

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If you’re in the mood for a savory, crunchy chicken dish you can eat on the go, Panda Express has you covered with its latest offering. Inspired by Taiwan’s legendary night markets, the popular American Chinese chain is introducing its version of popcorn chicken, a first-ever walk-and-eat snacking item for Panda Express. 

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The new Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken menu item features extra-crispy dark meat chicken tossed in a dry spice blend of tamarind, tomato, garlic, and onion, finished with fried kale and served with a side of house-made chili crisp aioli. The new chicken dish is available now for a limited time in select markets, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, and Reno. 

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“Popcorn chicken is a familiar favorite for many Americans, so pairing it with Taiwanese-inspired flavors and street food culture felt like the most natural way to tell our American Chinese story,” said Evelyn Wah, Vice President of Brand Innovation at Panda Express, in a statement shared with Parade. “Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken gives guests a new way to enjoy Panda Express, bringing our bold flavors into a portable, shareable format that’s perfect for enjoying on the go.”

Customers will be able to order Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken as a standard entrée selection on any plate, bowl, or family meal at no additional charge. Though as of publication, the item will not be available outside of the test markets, many fan-favorite fast food menu items started as regional offerings before branching out to national and even international levels. 

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Panda Express has also partnered with Taiwanese American designer and cookbook author Frankie Gaw (Little Fat Boy) to create a limited-edition collectible pail, which will be available in test markets with the purchase of a large à la carte pail while supplies last.

“This partnership is a true full-circle moment for me as an Asian American kid who grew up eating Panda Express,” said Gaw in a statement shared with Parade. “The pail design pulls from my Taiwanese roots, childhood movie theater nostalgia, and Panda’s signature playfulness. It’s a special, out-of-the-(takeout)-box drop—grab it while supplies last!” 

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Sabrina Carpenter has an Emmy now, and she has Kermit the Frog to thank for it. On September 5, The Muppet Show won Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) at the Creative Arts Emmys, handing Carpenter her first career win in the category as both an executive producer and performer.

The victory came with a familiar name attached to the runner-up spot. Carpenter’s Disney+ special beat out Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, along with specials from Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser and the cast of Wicked. It’s not the first time Carpenter has come out ahead of her friend and former tour headliner in a major award race. Her album Short n’ Sweet won Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys over Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, putting Carpenter halfway to EGOT status.

The win came on September 5, the exact 50th anniversary of the original Muppet Show’s premiere on September 5, 1976. Disney built the special around that milestone, bringing Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo back to their original theater setting, with longtime Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz and David Rudman returning to the roles that defined the franchise. Carpenter joined as the guest star, performing her hit “Manchild” and sparring playfully with Miss Piggy throughout the hourlong episode.

The special won more than just that single trophy, though. The Muppet Show ultimately took home four Emmys from six nominations, adding wins for writing, picture editing and production design alongside the variety special prize. It lost only in sound mixing, where Bad Bunny‘s Super Bowl halftime show took the category, and in the character voice-over race, where Kermit performer Matt Vogel came up short.

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Carpenter marked the win on social media the following day, thanking the cast and crew behind the scenes. She credited the people who made it happen, writing that “a whole lot of love and happiness and hard work and diva fights” went into the project.

The special premiered February 4 to a rare 98 percent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and drew more than 7.5 million viewers across Disney+ and ABC, numbers strong enough that producers have floated it as a possible test run for a full series revival. No such revival has been greenlit yet.

The Muppet Show has spent years as primarily a source of nostalgia, but this Emmy win suggests that there may be an opportunity for more to come. Pairing a 50-year-old cast of puppets with one of pop music’s biggest current stars proves that while it may not be easy being green, it’s still easy for Kermit to bring in star power.

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As summer begins to transition to fall, some of the best nights of the year for a bonfire are just getting started. And if you’re a s’mores lover, those relaxing fireside evenings are even better with the gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, and crisp graham crackers that make the classic treat so hard to resist.

Of course, building a fire isn’t always in the cards when a s’mores craving hits. Now Costco has a new find that brings those familiar fireside flavors together in one creamy, scoopable dessert you can enjoy almost anywhere.

The new Taste of the South Fireside S’mores Dip combines the nostalgic flavors of the campfire classic in a ready-to-serve treat. Laura (@CostcoHotFinds) spotted the new dessert at her warehouse and shared a look at it in a September 7 TikTok:

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I found s’mores dip at Costco this weekend!

♬ original sound – CostcoHotFinds Costco’s Taste of the South Fireside S’mores Dip Packs Campfire Flavor Into Every Scoop

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The 22-ounce Fireside S’mores Dip is Costco item #2052300 and was priced at $7.99 at Laura’s warehouse, though pricing and availability can vary by location.

And based on Laura’s description, this isn’t simply a sugary dip with a s’mores name slapped on the container. She described it as “so creamy” and filled with “the fluffiest marshmallows and little chocolate chip pieces.”

Laura started with the obvious scooping choice: graham crackers. They give you that familiar flavor and crunch that ties everything together. But she also suggested trying it with strawberries, which sounds like a great way to balance all that sweetness.

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There are plenty of other possibilities, too. Pretzels could bring a salty contrast, while apple slices could make it feel even more fitting for fall. Or set out a few different dippers and let everyone choose their favorite.

This easy-to-serve dip just feels made for the season ahead. Bring it out for a fall movie night, game day party, football tailgate, or backyard bonfire when you want something sweet that everyone can gather around.

And judging by the reaction, Costco fans are more than ready to give it a try. @NatalieDean shared, “Oh my gosh, looks amazing, delicious!! Definitely trying this with strawberries!! Ugh, I can’t wait!!”

@elise.berry.fit noted, “Oh, that would be demolished in an hour 😂.”

And @Marisa said what many were thinking, “They better have this at my local Costco.”

For under $10, Costco’s newest dessert dip looks like a fun way to kick off s’mores season and enjoy those nostalgic fireside flavors long after summer starts slipping away.

When Leslie Nielsen stepped into a mock-up airplane cockpit to film a disaster movie spoof in 1979, nobody could have guessed he was about to change the entire trajectory of movie comedy.

Released in July 1980, Airplane! didn’t just have audiences rolling in the aisles. It delivered a series of visual gags and deadpan zingers that still holds a soaring 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 years after its release.

The ranking outlet shared its critics’ consensus, which said the following about Airplane!. “Though unabashedly juvenile and silly, Airplane! is nevertheless an uproarious spoof comedy full of quotable lines and slapstick gags that endure to this day.”

Nielsen starred as Dr. Rumack, the impeccably calm physician who remained oblivious to the chaos unfolding around him on an airplane destined for disaster. His stone-faced delivery of iconic lines became the film’s comedic genius.

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Airplane! directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker saw more than the tough-guy persona Nielsen had cultivated throughout his Hollywood career. They knew he could deliver the most outrageous, absurd lines with absolute, stone-faced sincerity.

It was this brilliant contrast between serious acting and complete absurdity that helped Airplane! rank as one of the Best ’80s films by GQ Magazine. It was named the Best Satirical Comedy of the Decade.

GQ wrote, “Airplane! may not be quite as pointed as the Mel Brooks spoofs of the 1970s that predated it, but in terms of comic form, it’s just about perfect. The pinnacle of a gag-a-minute style that uses a familiar framework (in this case, the Airport disaster series of the 1970s, though it takes its actual plotting from the older C-movie Zero Hour!) to smash and grab all manner of cultural clichés, from specific touchstones (Saturday Night Fever’s dance numbers) to boilerplate dialogue that could have appeared in 100 other movies.”

Neilsen starred in Airplane! alongside Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lorna Patterson, and Stephen Stucker. Other standout performances included scenes with Barbara Billingsley, Ethel Merman, Joyce Bulifant, Jill Whelan, and Barbara Stuart.

Some of the film’s most unforgettable moments occurred when Nielsen played his role as straight as an arrow. Whether he was casually stepping into a panicking cockpit to inform the crew that everyone who ate the fish was gravely ill, or checking a patient’s heart rate with an utterly straight face, Nielsen never broke character or winked at the camera.

His commitment to the bit became Airplane!’s secret weapon. While other comedies relied on actors making silly faces to get a laugh, Nielsen understood that the funniest way to play the role was to act as if he were starring in a serious medical drama.

Always a great choice when you need a good laugh, Airplane! remains a cherished fan favorite 46 years after taking flight. Whether you’re revisiting Leslie Nielsen’s stone-faced genius for the hundredth time or sharing the film a whole new generation of viewers, this 1980 comedy gem remains feel-good movie magic.

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Pink may have only shared one Instagram Story, but her apparent reaction to Macklemore‘s controversial pro-Palestinian performance has ignited a full-blown fan war—and some of the people rushing to his defense are turning their frustration on her.

The singer reshared a post from StopAntisemitism criticizing Macklemore’s appearance at Ed Sheeran‘s MetLife Stadium concerts in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. The organization called the performance “awful” and demanded apologies and refunds for concertgoers.

Pink did not write a separate statement about Macklemore in the repost. However, her decision to amplify the criticism was enough to send social media into a frenzy, with commenters quickly debating whether she was taking a position against the rapper’s pro-Palestinian message.

And here’s where things took an unexpected turn: a significant portion of the online backlash was aimed at Pink, not Macklemore.

“Calls him out for what??? Caring? Being human??” one X user wrote. Another accused Pink of being on the “wrong side of history,” while another wrote, “Pink. You’re dead to me. Shame on you.”

One commenter went even further, accusing the singer of standing behind the suffering of Palestinians and questioning why she would criticize Macklemore for speaking out.

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“Dang I didn’t realize asking for peace and freedom for people who are facing genocide was wrong,” another person wrote, adding that Macklemore was “HAND DOWN” the humanitarian.

Others appeared genuinely stunned by Pink’s apparent position.

“P!nk being a Zionist was not on my 2026 Bingo card,” one commenter wrote.

But not everyone was lining up behind Macklemore.

The controversy has also drawn support for the argument that concertgoers paid to see Sheeran—not attend a political rally—and shouldn’t necessarily have political messages inserted into the show.

That criticism has helped fuel calls for Macklemore to be removed from the remaining dates on Sheeran’s U.S. tour. An Israeli-American group has launched a petition urging Sheeran and tour organizers to drop the rapper following his MetLife appearance.

Macklemore has faced backlash since taking the stage, where he voiced support for Palestinians, criticized Israel and performed his 2024 protest song “Hind’s Hall” while Gaza-related imagery appeared on the stadium screens.

But his supporters argue that’s precisely why the performance mattered.

The rapper has long used his platform to speak about the Israel-Palestine conflict, and his supporters say his message was about Palestinian civilians and the humanitarian crisis—not an attack on Jewish people.

The debate has now expanded beyond Macklemore’s performance, however, with Pink’s repost becoming its own social media flashpoint.

Some users even pushed back on the way the controversy was being framed, noting that Pink hadn’t actually written a direct attack on Macklemore.

“lol ‘Pink Calls Out’ in your headline and the article goes on to say she didn’t actually personally weigh in,” one commenter wrote about TMZ’s story. “I think she’s on the wrong side of history but at least stop with the click bait.”

That distinction is important: Pink’s public action was a repost, rather than a lengthy statement explaining her views on Macklemore, Israel, or Palestine. She has not publicly elaborated on why she shared StopAntisemitism’s post.

The end is not near for this fan-favorite roller coaster. 

After much online speculation, the former Fun Spot America roller coaster, ArieForce One, has found a new home with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. The acquisition of the celebrated steel roller coaster was announced today by North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator. 

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ArieForce One made its debut at Atlanta’s Fun Spot America in 2023 and “captured the imagination of thrill-seekers around the world and quickly earned recognition as one of the most acclaimed coaster experiences of the modern era.” Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, it quickly garnered a devoted following because of its signature nonstop intensity, airtime moments, relentless pacing and inversions, becoming a bucket-list attraction for coaster enthusiasts from all across the globe. 

Its most notable elements include the world’s largest zero-gravity stall, multiple high-intensity airtime (negative-G) moments and an outward-banked airtime hill. In its short time at Fun Spot America, it would go on to win over fans and awards alike, including the 2023 Golden Ticket Award for Best New Attraction Installation from Amusement Today.

Atlanta’s Fun Stop America would close its doors forever on Aug. 2, 2026 after operating for more than three decades, leaving fans to speculate on the future on this short-live, yet beloved ride. ArieForce One is largely considered one of the best steel roller coasters ever built by serious and casual thrill-seekers alike. 

“From the moment ArieForce One closed, we knew how much this coaster meant to the enthusiast community and to guests who traveled from around the world to experience it,” said Mark Pauls, chief operating officer of Six Flags in a press release. “This is a ride that consistently generated excitement, acclaim and passionate fan support. We are thrilled to preserve its legacy, invest in its future and bring this extraordinary attraction to a new generation of guests. This acquisition represents our commitment to delivering world-class thrills and creating unforgettable experiences across the Six Flags portfolio.”

ArieForce One will debut at a Six Flags park during the 2028-2029 seasons.

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For now, coaster enthusiasts will be kept on their toes as to which park the acclaimed coaster will be headed to. Six Flags did share that it will honor the ride’s history and preserve its identity by maintaining its name, a salute to Fun Spot America founder John Arie Sr.

As the coaster community awaits solving yet another mystery, Six Flags shared that the attraction’s future location, reopening plans and construction timeline will be revealed at a later date. “Once reassembled and enhanced at its new Six Flags destination, the attraction is expected to become one of the premier thrill experiences in North America, drawing coaster enthusiasts, vacationers and adrenaline seekers alike,” Six Flags promised in a press release.

Related: America’s No. 1 Theme Park Just Unveiled a New Record-Breaking Roller Coaster

It’s an exciting time for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, with a number of pioneering projects in the works, including an upcoming world-record-breaking super flume attraction. ArieForce One joins a portfolio of other groundbreaking roller coasters, including Fury 325 at Carowinds and Millenium Force at Cedar Point.

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Eleven years ago, Stephen Colbert reached a major career milestone when he became the new host of CBS’ The Late Show.

After nine years of hosting Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014, he solidified his status as one of television’s most recognizable comedic voices.

On Sept. 8, 2015, the highly decorated host made his debut on The Late Show after the departure of David Letterman.

At that time, the then-68-year-old host had retired from late-night television after 33 years, paving the way for Colbert to take over.

With the program’s new host, the award-winning entertainer delivered an opening monologue that referenced a pop culture scandal as he discussed his career transition.

“With this show I begin the search for the real Stephen Colbert,” he said at the start of the episode. “I just hope I don’t find him on Ashley Madison.”

Stephen Colbert changes a light bulb on The Ed Sullivan Theater marquee during ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ taping on December 3, 2015 in New York City.

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The premiere episode also featured George Clooney and presidential candidate Jeb Bush as his first guests.

In addition, Colbert also chatted with Jimmy Fallon, his late-night rival, as well as a cameo from Jon Stewart, Colbert’s former boss, longtime friend and creative collaborator.

With a star-studded lineup and surprises, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended with the show’s bandleader Jon Batiste and Stay Human performing “Everyday People,” with special guests including Mavis Staples, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Ben Folds and Derek Trucks.

Colbert dominated the airwaves on his debut night after drawing an estimated 6.6 million viewers and a 1.4 rating among adults aged 18–49 for its premiere episode.

It was a massive gap between his competitors, as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon had only 2.92 million viewers, while Jimmy Kimmel Live! had 1.75 million viewers.

Behind the debut’s massive success, Colbert revealed that they almost didn’t make it to air due to technical issues.

“I almost needed a heart transplant last night because a funny thing happened, and I’m telling you, this is absolutely a true story,” he shared during the opening of the second episode, adding, “The show almost didn’t get on the air last night.”

Moreover, he spoke about how he and the whole production team were under immense stress before the show started.

“It took us a while to cut the show down to time, and then when we tried to send it to the network, so they could show it to you on air, the computers kept crashing. At 11:20 — and again this actually happened — no one in the building could give me a guarantee for certain that the show was going to go on the air last night,” he said. “So you could imagine how exciting that was for all of us.”

Despite the major setback, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert went on to have a remarkable 11-year run, earning multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and cementing Colbert’s place among late-night television’s most celebrated hosts.

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When you think of Hallmark, does your mind instantly start counting down the days until Christmas? Same. Hallmark’s feel-good holiday movies can thaw even the most seasoned Grinch’s heart and make them embrace the most wonderful time of the year.

Hallmark’s greeting cards, wrapping paper and Keepsake Ornaments have also become a beloved part of countless families’ holiday traditions. And as the 2026 holiday season inches closer, the company has a few tricks up its sleeves to make this Christmas more magical than ever before.

On September 14, Hallmark will release a special vintage-inspired holiday collection that’s sure to give customers all the nostalgic feels. But before the new products hit Hallmark.com next week, Parade got an exclusive first look at the gifts, accessories, decor and other items that were inspired by archival Hallmark designs.

We also chatted with a few Hallmark pros to learn more about their creative process and hear how vintage holiday trends are being reimagined into products that resonate with modern holiday celebrations.

Since Hallmark always has an abundance of holiday products, we even asked the team to share a list of key dates for all the upcoming product releases so you can scoop up all your favorites before they sell out.

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Why 2026 Is the Year of the Retro Christmas

Every year, the holiday season is a time that makes us all feel like kids again as we relive some of our favorite Christmas traditions. Hallmark’s new vintage holiday collection features a wide range of items that are meant to transport you back in time in that same exact way.

“There’s something about vintage holiday art that feels instantly familiar,” Hallmark SVP of Creative Jen Walker tells Parade. “The colors, hand-drawn details and playful characters bring you back to a version of Christmas that feels warm and joyful.”

While designing the vintage collection, Hallmark’s creative team wanted to capture that warm and fuzzy feeling we get during the holidays and give it a “fresh perspective,” with products that Walker says “feel nostalgic while fitting naturally into the way people celebrate the holidays today.”

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Hallmark Senior Artist Sheyda Best says the creative team’s goal wasn’t to simply recreate retro Hallmark designs.

“It was about understanding what made those designs so memorable, such as the illustration style, the color palettes, the characters and the little details. We then translated that spirit into products people can bring into their celebrations today. That’s what makes nostalgia feel new again,” she says. 

Hallmark VP Trends Expert Cece Merkle adds that people are gravitating towards holiday traditions that feel “familiar, comforting and full of personality” after several years of “fast-moving trends.”

“Vintage-inspired design gives people a way to connect with the holidays they remember while putting their own spin on them,” she says.

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The Standouts: Hallmark’s 2026 Vintage-Inspired Collection

The Hallmark 2026 vintage holiday collection will be available for purchase online starting September 14. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at a few of the standout items, including a 2026 vintage Santa Hallmark ornament.

Christmas Tree Plate Set of 2, $34.99

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If you’ve ever owned one of those ceramic light-up Christmas trees, you know how iconic they are. This set of plates evokes that nostalgic design and is perfect for holding chocolates, cookies and other treats.

Vintage Santa Porcelain Ornament, $31.99

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The newest addition to the 2026 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments collection is a jovial porcelain Santa who is reminiscent of retro mid-century Christmas decor. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas has rosy cheeks and a cheeky wink, plus he’s holding a bag full of toys.

Mug with Reindeer Sculpted Handle, $19.99

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Whether you fill it up with hot cocoa or cider, this striped mug will encourage you to show your holiday spirit. It features a handle with a curious reindeer whose paws rest on the edge.

Related: 75 Christmas Activities for Families To Make the Season Oh-So-Bright

Winking Santa Toothpick Holder, $16.99

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Avid bakers know that toothpicks are a necessity while you’re whipping up delicious treats. That’s why this toothpick holder is both practical and fun with its skiing Santa figurine.

Candy Cane Wishes Glasses Set of 4, $36.99

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“Holiday nostalgia is powerful because it’s often tied to the smallest details,” Best tells Parade. “It might be the eyelashes on a reindeer, a familiar candy cane stripe, the colors on a card or the shimmering sparkle of tinsel on a tree. Those are the kinds of details we kept coming back to when developing this collection.”

This set of glasses definitely brings us back to Christmas past and features charming artwork and a classy gold rim.

Reindeer Nutcracker Countdown Calendar, $56.99

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This adorable reindeer nutcracker countdown calendar is proof that nostalgic Christmas decorations don’t have to take up a ton of space. Big and little kids alike will have fun changing the day as they wait for Santa’s big day.

Peppermint Pillow, $29.99

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Throw pillows are a fun way to infuse some holiday spirit into your home without going overboard. And honestly, this peppermint pillow is something you can proudly display long after Christmas.

Snow Much Fun Blanket, $32.99

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As you cuddle up on the couch with this blanket, you’ll feel like you’re getting a blast from the past. The retro design has artwork with mini snowmen, Santas, reindeer and trees.

Related: 100+ Best Christmas Movies To Watch This Holiday Season

Crossword Puzzle Mug, $16.99

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Oh what fun it is to drink out of a mug that doubles as a crossword puzzle. This one features holiday words like merry, tree, Santa, wonder, traditions and more.

Christmas Tree Tabletop Decor with Sound and Motion, $99.99

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You’ll make your space a little more festive with this Christmas tree tabletop decor that moves and plays sounds. The mini Santa, reindeer and penguin figurines are cute as can be, and the tree is quite majestic.

Mark Your Calendars: Key 2026 Release Dates To Know

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Hallmark kicked off its holiday product release schedule back in July with the debut of a plethora of Keepsake Ornaments, which are available for purchase now. But looking ahead, customers can also look forward to the following product releases.

Holiday Collection: September 14, 2026

Starting September 14, customers can purchase Hallmark’s full holiday collection (including the vintage-inspired products) at Hallmark.com. Throughout the season, products will arrive in Hallmark Gold Crown stores, with timing and assortment varying.

Keepsake Ornament Debut: October 10, 2026 

Hallmark ornament release dates in 2026 are spread out over the course of several months.

Customers can purchase the next round of Keepsake Ornaments in Gold Crown stores and on Hallmark.com starting October 10. The latest batch features more than 150 ornaments, including a Star Wars Decked-Out Droid Musical Ornament, an Albus Dumbledore Ornament With Light and Sound, a Gilmore Girls Ornament With Light and Sound and many more.

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Holiday Ever After Collection: Early October 

To celebrate the upcoming Hallmark Channel original movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, Hallmark is releasing a collection of exclusive holiday products inspired by and featured in the movie. Available on Hallmark.com in early October, the collection includes ornaments, greeting cards, gift wrap, apparel, accessories, home goods and more.

In addition to being sold online, the collection will also be available for purchase at Disney Parks, select Hallmark Gold Crown stores, select Kohl’s and Walmart locations and a Hallmark pop-up store at Disney Springs.

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Related: What Is the True History Behind Pickle Ornaments and This Unique Christmas Tradition?

Sources:

• Sheyda Best, Hallmark’s Senior Artist
• Cece Merkle, Hallmark’ VP Trends Expert
• Jen Walker, Hallmark’s SVP of Creative

Mackenzie Phillips is looking back on her years on One Day at a Time—and sharing memories of the stars on the beloved CBS sitcom. During a recent conversation with her longtime friend and co-star Valerie Bertinelli, Phillips, 66, revealed that one castmate “wasn’t very nice” to her in the early days of the series but ultimately apologized to her years later.

“One person, and I have made peace with this person and we’ve spoken, but Richard Masur wasn’t very nice,” Phillips told Bertinelli on the Getting Naked podcast. “He wasn’t very nice.”

When Bertinelli recalled that the actor “was only around for the first season,” Phillips repeated, “He wasn’t very nice.”

“And then when I met him, it was like at a Comic Con or something,” Phillips continued. “I saw him and he said, ‘I don’t even remember what it was. I don’t even remember what I said, but whatever I said, I’m really sorry. And I’ve always thought you were so incredibly talented and we were all so young,’ and you know that kind of thing.”

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One Day at a Time followed divorced mother Ann Romano (Bonnie Franklin) and her teen daughters Julie (Phillips) and Barbara (Bertinelli). Masur played Ann’s divorce lawyer turned fiancé, David Kane, in the first season of the show, but his character was written out after a few episodes in the second season.

Masur had mixed feelings about doing One Day at a Time.

Speaking with Smashing Interviews in 2021, the actor, now 77, recalled shooting an early, unseen pilot for the show with Franklin, Phillips, and Marcia Rodd. Series creator Norman Lear later called to tell him that he wanted to remake the pilot and that “CBS said they’d buy the show” if Masur were in it.

“I said to Norman, ‘I’m not sure how I would fit into this. I don’t think I want to do it. I don’t want to spend the next five or seven years holding Bonnie Franklin’s coat,’” Masur continued. “I like her. I thought she was very engaging and sweet and had something. But I don’t want to be Bill Macy to Bonnie Franklin’s Maude … that’s not what I am looking to do. Norman said, ‘It won’t be that. I promise you.’”

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Masur asked Lear to promise him that if he was unhappy he would let him off the show—and that’s exactly what happened.

“In the pilot, they had me proposing to Bonnie,” he said. “What I said to Norman after we read the pilot was, ‘If you have me proposing to her in the pilot, then this character is going to burn up in no time. He can’t be that clueless and feeble that he’s going to have this unrequited relationship with this woman.’ …So around the sixth or seventh episode, I had now proposed to her three times, and we’d had conversations around that several times also.”

Masur was not happy when his character apologized for having an affair with another woman, and that marked the end of his role.

“I promised Norman I would do four episodes in the second season before I left,” Masur added. “He’s my godfather in the business.  …I could’ve handled all that better and have since told him that, to which he replied, ‘Don’t be silly.’ But it was a completely mutual agreement that things couldn’t work out the way I’d hoped they would with my character. Norman was completely generous and honorable about letting me out.”

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Masur told The A.V. Club he asked Lear to kill off his character so he could never come back. Lear refused, and David did make one more guest appearance in Season 6. 

“Listen, I am so grateful for One Day at a Time, even though for years and years and years people would go, ‘Oh, you were on One Day at a Time,’” the actor added. “I [am on the show] for about seven months and then this haunts me for the rest of my life. No, I had no regrets. I was very grateful.”

On the new podcast, Phillips also expressed gratitude for working with Lear, noting that both she and Bertinelli felt very protected on the set of One Day at a Time under the legendary producer’s guidance.

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When 13-year-old Donny Osmond stepped into the studio in late 1971 to record his third solo single, “Hey Girl,” the result was pop music gold.

However, what millions of swooning teenage fans didn’t realize at the time was that the tender ballad wasn’t a brand-new song. It was a reimagined R&B soul classic penned nearly a decade earlier by a 21-year-old Carole King.

King and her husband and songwriting partner, Gerry Goffin, originally wrote the track in 1963. R&B singer Freddie Scott recorded it, and it became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Following the solo success of Osmond’s covers of “Sweet and Innocent” (written by Rick Hall and Billy Sherrill) and “Go Away Little Girl” (written by Goffin and King), his producers, Mike Curb and Don Costa, had him record “Hey Girl” to capitalize on his teen-idol status. The song was featured on his LP Portrait of Donny and rose to No. 9 on the Billboard charts the week of January 15, 1972.

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By stripping away the song’s bluesy edge and replacing it with a dramatic orchestra and Osmond’s yearning vocals, the track was given a complete pop makeover. Originally, Scott’s vocals lent a dramatic edge. But Osmond’s pleading softened the tune and allowed it to resonate with a whole new audience of swooning teenage fans, making the track an instant 1970s radio staple.

As Osmond climbed the charts as a solo teen star, he continued to tour relentlessly alongside his brothers in The Osmonds. Though known for their pop hits, the group was equally inspired by rock, soul, and funk, even if those influences were overshadowed by their chart success.

Osmond told Songfacts, “I was into funk, recording bubblegum, and writing rock and roll with the brothers. And the problem is, my teenybopper career was selling like crazy, and it overshadowed anything we did as a rock and roll band.”

However, that flexibility was no accident. While his brothers were cranking up electric guitars and diving into heavy rock on tracks like “Crazy Horses,” Osmond’s solo songs gave the family band a softer, soul-infused side that kept fans on their toes.

Donny Osmond performs on stage circa 1972/David Redfern/Redferns

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When Osmond took on timeless songs by songwriting legends Carole King and Gerry Goffin, he brought a new depth to the family catalog. Singing such mature, heartfelt lyrics wasn’t easy for a young teenager. But Osmond poured real feeling into “Hey Girl” and created an authentic connection with fans.

Donny Osmond continues to perform his classic hits, including “Hey Girl,” at his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas, where he has headlined a solo show since August 2021. When he sings these classics, time stands still, proving that the deep, emotional connection he forged with fans more than 50 years ago is just as vibrant today as it was in 1971.

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Everybody seems to be a fan a Star Trek and all its incarnations. Even celebs who you’d never think might be a fan. Look at Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — after asking Paramount multiple times, the lifelong Trekkie made a cameo appearance as a Starfleet alien official in the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond. While that was well publicized, what other celebs and actors have appeared on Star Trek series. More than you realize. Before they became household names for iconic roles, some of these actors were just looking for their big break or their next paycheck.

Do you remember all these guest appearances from your favorite Star Trek series?

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Star Trek: The Original Series Ted Cassidy

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Ted Cassidy

Best known as Lurch from The Addams Family, the 6’9″ Ted Cassidy played Ruk, an android in the episode, “What Are Little Girls Made Of?”

Joan Collins

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Joan Collins

In “The City on the Edge of Forever,” Dame Joan Collins played Edith Keeler, a human social worker in the 20th century. Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) had traveled back in time and through a series of events, ending up saving Keeler from a traffic accident, thereby altering the timeline. Both Kirk (William Shatner) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) had to time travel back to correct the timeline where Keeler dies.

Frank Gorshin

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Frank Gorshin

Best recognized as The Riddler from the live-action Batman series with Adam West, Gorshin played Commissioner Bele, in the episode, “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield”. He was an alien official from the planet Cheron who was black on the right side and white on the left. Bele was in pursuit of a political traitor named Lokai (Lou Antonio) who was black on the left side and white on the right. Both harbored a deep-seated hatred for the other. The episode was meant to show the absurdity of racism and bigotry.

Terri Garr

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Terri Garr

Garr played a secretary named Roberta Lincoln in the episode, “Assignment: Earth.”

Gary Lockwood

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Gary Lockwood

Lockwood is best known for playing astronaut Frank Poole in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. He also played Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell in the second pilot episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”

William Marshall William Marshall

William Marshall portrayed Dr. Richard Daystrom in the episode, “The Ultimate Computer.” He was an extraordinary scientist who invented key components that trusted Federation technology forward. The Daystrom Institute is named after him.

Jane Wyatt

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Jane Wyatt

Wyatt was the first to portray human Amanda Grayson, Spock’s mother and Sarek’s wife. She appeared in the episode “Journey to Babel.”

Star Trek: The Next Generation Corbin Bernsen

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Corbin Bernsen

Probably best known for his role as Arnie Becker on L. A. Law, Becker played Q2 on an episode named, “Deja Q.”

Brian Bonsall

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Brian Bonsall

Brian Bonsall is best known for playing Andy Keaton on Family Ties. On Star Trek: The Next Generation, Bonsall played Alexander Rozhenko, the son of Worf (Michael Dorn) and K’ehleyr (Suzie Plakson), in seven episodes including “Cost of Living” and “A Fistful of Datas.” Now 44, Bonsall is a singer/guitarist and is married with a son.

Nikki Cox

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Nikki Cox

Cox played Sarjenka, a young alien on a doomed planet in an episode called, “Pen Pals.”

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Ronny Cox

Probably best known for his work in the 80s and 90s in such hits as RoboCop, Total Recall, and Beverly Hills Cop, Cox play Captain Edward Jellico in episodes, “Chain of Command, Part I” and “Chain of Command, Part II” where his character’s strict and rigid command style clashed with the crew of the Enterprise while Picard was away on a covert mission.

Kirsten Dunst

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Kirsten Dunst

Dunst played an alien named Hedril, who communicated telepathically rather than verbally, in the episode, “Dark Page.”

Mick Fleetwood

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Mick Fleetwood

Drummer and leader of the band, Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood played an Antedean dignitary in the episode “Manhunt.” Fleetwood famously shaved off his iconic beard for the role.

Matt Frewer

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Matt Frewer

The former Max Headroom star played Professor Berlinghoff Rasmussen in the episode “A Matter of Time.” In reality, he wasn’t a professor but a duplicitous time-traveling thief there on the Enterprise to steal tech. Frewer later played Dr. Jim Taggert on Eureka.

Whoopi Goldberg

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Whoopi Goldberg

Goldberg played the long-living Guinan, the wise bartender of Ten Forward, the ship’s social center. The Academy Award-winning Goldberg reprise her role for Picard.

Kelsey Grammer

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Kelsey Grammer

Grammer played Captain Morgan Bateson of the USS Bozeman in the episode “Cause and Effect.”

Kevin Peter Hall

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Kevin Peter Hall

Known for his massive height at 7′ 2″, Hall is primarily known for the monster roles he’s played including the title role in Predator and Harry in Harry and the Hendersons. On The Next Generation, Hall played Leyor, a Caldonian diplomat and negotiator, in the episode “The Price.”

Teri Hatcher

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Teri Hatcher

Prior to her iconic roles in Lois & Clark: The Adventures of Superman and Desperate Housewives, Teri Hatched played Lieutenant B.G. Robinson in the episode “The Outrageous Okona.”

Stephen Hawking

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Stephen Hawking

Hawking played himself in a holographic simulation on the holodeck in the episode, “Descent.”

Famke Janssen

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Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen played the empathic metamorph Kamala in the episode “The Perfect Mate,” where her arranged marriage is destined to bring peace to two warring worlds.

Ken Jenkins

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Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins played Dr. Paul Stubbs in the episode “Evolution.”

Ashley Judd

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Ashley Judd

In her first acting role, Judd played Ensign Robin Lefler in two episodes, “Darmok” and “The Game.”

Bebe Neuwirth

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Bebe Neuwirth

As she was gaining fame with her role as Dr. Lilith Crane on Cheers, Neuwirth guest starred as a Malcorian nurse named Lanel in the episode, “First Contact.”

Terry O’Quinn

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Terry O’Quinn

Best known for his roles tv shows like Lost and Hawaii Five-0 and films like Young Guns and The Rocketeer, O’Quinn played Admiral Erik Pressman in the episode, “The Pegasus.”

Joe Piscopo

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Joe Piscopo

Piscopo played a holographic stand-up comedian simply credited as “The Comic” in the episode, “The Outrageous Okona.”

William Morgan Sheppard

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William Morgan Sheppard

The Max Headroom star played Dr. Ira Graves in the episode, “The Schizoid Man.” Sheppard has appeared in the Star Trek universe multiple times, including on Voyager where his son, Mark Sheppard also guest starred (but on a different episode). He appeared as a Klingon Gulag Warden in the feature film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered County and as a Vulcan High Council Member in the 2009 Star Trek reboot film.

James Worthy

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James Worthy

Former Los Angeles Lakers basketball player James Worthy played a Klingon named Koral in the episode, “Gambit, Part II.”

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Jonathan Banks

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Jonathan Banks

Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor Jonathan Banks played Golin Shel-la, the leader of the Ennis, a faction who fought the Nol-Ennis on a small penal moon in the Gamma Quadrant in the episode, “Battle Lines.”

Iggy Pop

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Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop played “Yelgrun,” a Vorta sent in to negotiate with the Ferengi in the Deep Space-Nine episode, “The Magnificent Ferengi.”

Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union

Union played N’Garen, a Klingon defense force officer in the episode, “Sons and Daughters.” Gabrielle Union once noted that her mother was a massive Star Trek fan, stating that getting to play a Klingon in the family was “akin to winning the Oscars.”

Vanessa Williams Vanessa Williams

Williams played Arandis, a social director on the pleasure planet Risa and former lover of Curzon Dax. She appeared in the episode “Let He Who is Without Sin…”

Star Trek: Voyager King Abdullah II King Abdullah II

Three years before he ascended the throne, the prince,, who was a lifelong fan of Star Trek made a visit to set and end up playing an unnamed junior science officer in the episode, “Investigations.” Because he was not SAG, it was a non-speaking cameo role.

Jason Alexander

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Jason Alexander

The Seinfeld star played an alien named Kurros in the episode, “Think Tank.”

Ed Begley, Jr.

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Ed Begley Jr.

Environmentalist/actor Ed Begley Jr. played Henry Starling, a 20th-century billionaire tech mogul and futurist, in the two-part episode “Future’s End.”.

Daniel Dae Kim

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Daniel Dae Kim

Before he got Lost, Daniel Dae Kim played an alien astronaut named Gotana-Retz in the episode, “Blink of an Eye.”

Dwayne Johnson

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson played the Pendari Champion in the episode titled, “Tsunkatse.”

Michael McKean

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Michael McKean

The Laverne & Shirley and Spinal Tap star played “The Clown,” a sentient, physical manifestation of fear inside a fear-based virtual reality simulation in the episode, “The Thaw.”

Tom Morello Tom Morello

The Rage Against the Machine guitarist played Crewman Mitchell in the episode, “Good Shepherd.”

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Jim O’Heir

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Jim O’Heir

Before Parks and Recreation, O’Heir played the Jye Husband in the episode, “Critical Care.”

Lori Petty

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Lori Petty

Point Break and A League of Their Own star Lori Petty guest starred as an alien castaway named Noss in the episode “Gravity.”

John Rhys-Davies

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John Rhys-Davies

The Indiana Jones star played holographic recreation of the historical polymath Leonardo Dax Vinci in two episodes – “Scorpion, Part II” and “Concerning Flight.”

Mark A. Sheppard

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Mark A. Sheppard

Sheppard, who usually plays a baddie, has appeared on shows like Supernatural, Doom Patrol, and Chuck. On Voyager, he guest starred as Leucon in the episode, “Child’s Play.”

Fun Fact: Sheppard’s father, actor William Morgan Sheppard has appeared in the Star Trek universe multiple times, including on Voyager! On Voyager, he played an alien name Qatai. He also played Dr. Ira Graves in the episode “The Schizoid Man,” on Star Trek: The Next Generation, as well as a Klingon Gulag Warden in the feature film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered County and as a Vulcan High Council Member in the 2009 Star Trek reboot film!

Sarah Silverman

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Sarah Silverman

Silverman played Rain Robinson, a 20th-century astronomer and researcher at the Griffith Observatory, in the two-part episode “Future’s End.”

Star Trek: Enterprise Padma Lakshmi

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Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi played Kaitaama, a spoiled alien princess and the First Monarch of the Sovereign Dynasty of Krios Prime, in the episode “Precious Cargo.”

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan

The Walking Dead star played a Xindi-Reptilian named Damron in the episode, “Carpenter Street.”

Related: All 13 Star Trek Movies Are Free to Stream Starting This Week — Here’s How to Watch

Taylor Sheridan

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Taylor Sheridan

Before he created the monster hit series Yellowstone, Lioness, Tulsa King, and Mayor of Kingstown, Sheridan was a straggling actor like many others. On Enterprise he played Jareb, a Triannon religious zealot, in the episode, “Chosen Realm.”

Dean Stockwell

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Dean Stockwell

The Quantum Leap star played Colonel Grat, a Tandaran prison camp commander, in the episode, “Detained.”

Peter Weller

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Peter Weller

The original RoboCop and Buckaroo Banzai star played John Frederick Paxton, the leader of the xenophobic human isolationist group Terra Prime, in the episodes “Demons” and “Terra Prime.”

Seth MacFarlane

The creator of Family Guy, Ted, and American Dad! MacFarlane played Ensign Rivers in two episodes of Enterprise – “The Forgotten” and “Affliction.” MacFarlane later went on to create the sci-fi series, The Orville.

Star Trek: Discovery Stacey Abrams

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Stacey Abrams

Activist/lawyer/politician Stacey Abrams made a surprise cameo as the President of United Earth in the season 4 finale titled, “Coming Home.”

David Cronenberg

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David Cronenberg

Writer/director David Cronenberg (Crash, Dead Ringers) played the enigmatic Dr. Kovich across ten episodes of Discovery.

James Frain

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James Frain

James Frain played Sarek, Spock’s father and Michael Burnham’s (Sonequa Martin-Green) foster father on Disocovery across multiple episodes. Frain is best known for his roles on The Tudors, True Blood, and Orphan Black.

Melissa George

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Melissa George

George played castaway Vina in the episode, “If Memory Serves.”

Rainn Wilson

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Rainn Wilson

The Office star played the charismatic con man and intergalactic criminal Harcourt Fenton “Harry” Mudd in two episodes, “Choose Your Pain” and “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.” He also reprise the role and directed the Star Trek: Short Treks episode “The Escape Artist.”

Star Trek: Picard Isa Briones Isa Briones

Before she was the cocky surgical resident, Dr. Trinity Santos, on The Pitt, Briones played multiple characters on Picard. Mainly, she played the “daughters” of Data, Dahj and Soji. Later in the series she played Sutra, and telepathic android and Kore Soong, a mortal human creation of Dr. Adam Soong.

Fun Fact: Briones sang a version of “Blue Skies” which is heard in the Season 1 finale.

Jon Jon Briones

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Jon Jon Briones

The IRL father of Isa Briones, Jon Jon Briones played a Confederation Magistrate in the alternate universe in the episodes “Penance” and “Assimilation.”

Amanda Plummer

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Amanda Plummer

The daughter of The Sound of Music actor Christopher Plummer, Amanda Plummer is an actress in her own right. In the third season of Picard, she played Vadic, the main antagonist. She also briefly voiced/played a Daystrom Station scientist in the episode “Dominion.”

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Stephen Colbert

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Stephen Colbert

You never see Colbert, but you certainly hear him on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Colbert was the voice of the Digital Dean of Students. His announcements over the PA system of the Academy tended to be deadpan a snarky and leaned toward a lot of mishaps in the science lab and double entendres regarding field trip notices.

Paul Giamatti Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti played Nustopher “Nus” Braka, the primary villain who is part-Klingon and part-Tellarite with an ominous connection to Caleb Mir’s (Sandro Rosta) past.

Rebecca Quin

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Becky Lynch (Rebecca Quin)

WWE wrestler Becky Lynch played Lieutenant Ya, a tactical officer on the bridge on the USS Athena.

Tatiana Maslany as Anisha

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Tatiana Maslany

Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany played Anisha Mir, the mother of Caleb Mir, in the first season of Starfleet Academy.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Lindy Booth

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Lindy Booth

The Librarians star Lindy Booth played Minister Alora in the episode “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach.”

L to R Ethan Peck, Rhys Darby.

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Rhys Darby

Darby plays the legacy character, Trelane, who was introduced in the episode, “The Squire of Gothos,” of Star Trek: The Original Series (then played by William Campbell). On Strange New Worlds, we learn that Trelane is indeed part of the Q Continuum (which is inferred in TOS). Darby appears in “Wedding Belle Blues,” and most recently in “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass.”

David Foley

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Dave Foley

The Kids in the Hall star plays Dendru, the eccentric director/host of a shore-leave planet where the crew’s inhibitions are lowered in the episode, “Human Best Friend.”

Deidre Hall

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Diedre Hall

Hall essentially plays a mirror image of her Days of Our Lives character, Dr. Marlena Evans, and the episode, “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass.”

(L-R): Rachel Elaine Harris, Joe Lo Truglio

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Rachel Elaine Harris, Joe Lo Truglio

Harris guest stars in as Captain Ch’Rol, an Orion captain leading a raiding party in the episode, “Level-Five Transporter Accident,” where most of the crew gets turned into puppets. Lo Truglio plays Ejachi, her second-in-command.

Jesse James Keitel.

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Jesse James Keitel

Big Sky and Queer as Folk actress Jesse James Keitel starred as Dr. Aspen, who is later revealed to be the villainous space pirate Captain Angel, in the episode “The Serene Squall.”

Tawny Newsome

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Tawny Newsome

Newsome, who voices the character of Ensign Beckett Mariner on Lower Decks also appeared as Mariner in live action form on the episode, “These Old Scientists.” She also appears on Starfleet Academy as an instructor who we later discover is the current host for Dax.

Fun Fact: Newsome works behind-the-scenes on Starfleet Academy as a writer and co-producer as well as “continuity cop.”

Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid

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Jack Quaid

Quaid voices Ensign Brad Boimler on Lower Decks and reprise his role in live-action from for the episode, “These Old Scientists” of Strange New Worlds. The episode, directed by The Next Generation actor Jonathan Frakes, included a memorable scene which was an ad-lib by Quaid. Check out the clip below where Quaid gets on the saddle in iconic Riker-fashion as he yells, “Riker!” Frakes, who was directing the episode, told me his wife, General Hospital star Genie Francis, burst out laughing when she saw the scene.

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A sudden health crisis has interrupted a highly anticipated regional concert run for one of the most celebrated figures in American roots music. Four-time Grammy winner Rosanne Cash has officially postponed three upcoming performances in the Northwest following what representatives describe as an “unexpected medical emergency.” 

The official announcement was shared by her management team, confirming that the acclaimed singer-songwriter is currently recovering under the direct supervision of her doctors. Medical professionals have issued temporary restrictions advising the veteran performer against travel and live performances for the immediate future. While the announcement clarified that Cash is receiving excellent care, specific details regarding the exact nature of the medical emergency have not been disclosed to the public. 

The abrupt scheduling change directly impacts three high-profile stops on her current tour with multi-instrumentalist, producer, and husband John Leventhal. The pair had been scheduled to take the stage on Tuesday in Sheridan, Wyoming, followed by a Wednesday performance in Billings, Montana. The final affected date was scheduled for Saturday night in Bozeman, Montana. The musical duo has been actively touring across the country since August, with a busy itinerary initially scheduled to run through January 2026.

The sudden tour interruption comes during an otherwise banner year for the icon. Just this past June, Cash made major music headlines when she joined rock legend Bruce Springsteen on stage in New Jersey for a widely celebrated duet performance of Woody Guthrie’s “Deportee” at the Music America exhibition. 

The daughter of country legend Johnny Cash, Rosanne spent the late 1970s touring alongside her famous father before launching a prolific solo career. Her massive breakthrough arrived with 1981’s Seven Year Ache, kicking off an era that established her as a premier force in country music. Ticket holders for the postponed Northwest shows are advised to hold onto their tickets until makeup dates are announced. 

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If you’ve been looking for a fun way to get around town this fall, shave down your gasoline bills, or add a little adventure to your fitness routine, Walmart just dropped a deal that’s beyond enticing. The retailer is selling the XKJQTA Electric Bike for just $310 right now, one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for this bestseller in months!

E-bikes are a great way to stay active and get where you need to go, and they’re ideal for all fitness levels. The biggest advantage of using them is that you are able to control how hard you work, thanks to customizable pedal modes that let you dial in exactly how much effort you want to put in.

XKJQTA Electric Bike, $310 (was $350) at Walmart 

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This particular model, a Walmart bestseller, has a powerful 750W motor that reaches speeds up to 25 miles per hour. That’s fast enough to keep pace with traffic on a short commute or a quick errand run, with shoppers describing the motion as “very smooth and fun.”

The bike comes with a removable lithium battery that will power the bike for 40 to 45 miles per charge. Charging takes just five to six hours. There are two additional models in stock with varying wattages and other features, both available for between $290 and $320.

A 7-speed gear system helps the bike adapt easily to different terrain, whether you’re climbing hills or cruising on long, flat roads. The 26-inch tires are puncture-resistant, so you shouldn’t have to worry about flats so much. 

Shoppers said it’s “extremely reliable,” so it’s great for everything from daily commutes to recreational rides. “It was very easy to assemble and gets me to work,” a reviewer noted.

Built to support riders up to 300 pounds, the bike offers a more inclusive fit for different body types and riding needs. For added safety, it includes a front LED headlight and a rear reflector to improve visibility, helping make those dawn or evening rides feel more secure.

“This bike is a great value. It’s not fancy, but it’s great for riding around the neighborhood,” one reviewer raved.

Related: Walmart’s Retro Arched Bookcase Has the Prettiest Scalloped Cabinet Doors

Overall, the XKJQTA Electric Bike is packed with excellent features, which makes it a steal for its current low price. At $310 — $40 off the original price — shoppers are scooping the deal up fast.

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