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It’s such a satisfying feeling to open your pantry, fridge and cupboards and see everything that’s inside. No more digging behind three half-empty cereal boxes to find the crackers or discovering forgotten condiments hiding in the back. A few well-placed organizers can turn kitchen chaos into a space that feels much more intentional—and you don’t necessarily need to spend a fortune to make it happen.

That’s why I have my eye on Sam’s Club’s Clearly 4-Piece Clear Plastic Organizing Bin Set. The four-pack is just $17.98, and each clear bin measures 10 inches long by 6.5 inches wide by 5 inches high. The transparent design lets you see what’s inside, and the built-in handles make it easy to pull a bin off a shelf and grab what you need.

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If I were organizing my own pantry, I’d use one bin for snack bags, another for baking supplies and a third for those smaller pantry staples that always seem to wander around the shelves, like herbs and spices. The fourth could go toward condiments or protein bars. Since the bins are stackable, they can also make better use of vertical space instead of letting precious shelf real estate go to waste.

And the pantry isn’t their only possible home. Shoppers have also used the bins in refrigerators and freezers, and they have clearly been getting creative with them. One reviewer said, “My favorite use is keeping vegetables neatly separated in the refrigerator.”

I can also see them being incredibly handy in the freezer. Instead of playing a game of frozen food Jenga every time I need a bag of vegetables, I could group frozen veggies, meats or breakfast foods into separate bins and pull out the whole container at once.

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One reviewer said they use the bins for frozen vegetables and meat packages because they can actually see what they have without digging through everything. Another shopper called out their versatility and said they went back for a second box.

The organization possibilities extend beyond food, too. These bins can corral cleaning supplies beneath the sink, bathroom products in a vanity, laundry necessities or even small office supplies. They’re made from BPA-free plastic and have reinforced edges and sturdy handles for everyday use.

At under $19 for four, this bin set is the organizational find that makes a big difference. Sometimes the secret to a tidier kitchen isn’t a complete cabinet makeover—it’s just giving all those little things a designated place to live.

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Although the calendar only just flipped to October, most of us are probably already thinking ahead to holiday hosting. Halloween is at the end of the month; Thanksgiving is just under two months away, and Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the New Year aren’t too far behind. Is it just me or is it getting hot in here? Not that I’m saying you should be sweating, but it’s completely understandable if you (like me) feel a bit behind. Honestly, it’s not even our fault when you really think about it. 

Every year, the holidays feel like they’re coming earlier, and it doesn’t help that Christmas decor starts coming out toward the tail end of August. Does that mean we’ll be putting our tree up anytime soon? Probably not, but I guess it can’t hurt to start at least thinking about it. Luckily—even if we’re not exactly ready to haul the tree down from the attic—Joanna Gaines just dropped the Hearth & Hand holiday collection at Target to get us in the spirit. And it’s even more stunning than you’re probably thinking.

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This year’s compilation of gorgeously festive decor boasts an unmistakably vintage vibe that couldn’t have been more perfectly fabricated. Traditional red and green meet warm wood tones and patinated brass finishes on everything from place card holders to dinnerware.

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From the beautifully understated Holly Trivet that looks like Delft tile to an antique-style Glass Pedestal Candy Dish and Painted Glass Ornaments, this collection is curated down to the last detail.

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Scalloped Card Holders reimagined in brass, an elegant wooden Ribbon Holder, and a Mini Bell Garland; there’s even an endlessly trendy Striped Paper Chain Kit. On second thought, we might be able to rationalize putting up the tree after all.

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You’ll even find unexpected pieces like a charming Brass Train Set and Brass Pinecone Gift Toppers. It’s the perfect mix of familiar finishes, with an elevated zhuzh. And, most importantly, most of the collection is under $30! 

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Now, would I say this completely cured my holiday hosting anxiety? Not even in the slightest. It just made it easier for me to justify decorating for Christmas in the middle of October. It looks like the holidays are coming early this year indeed. But hey, look at it this way: at least now we’ll get as much use out of our holiday decor as possible before it’s time to put everything away until next September—ehrm, year.

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Twenty-three years after John Ritter’s death, the beloved sitcom that helped make him a television legend is coming back to life in his honor.

The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health announced on Monday, Oct. 5, that Three’s Company will be celebrated with a four-city tour featuring live celebrity staged readings of the sitcom’s original pilot episode.

The Come And Knock On Our Door Tour will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Three’s Company, which premiered on March 15, 1977, and starred Ritter as the lovably accident-prone Jack Tripper.

The first event will take place at Joe’s Pub in New York City on Nov. 2, with Ritter’s widow Amy Yasbeck and original Three’s Company star Joyce DeWitt serving as co-hosts.

“This event is a celebration of John, the joy he brought to all of us through Three’s Company, and the community that continues to carry his memory forward,” Yasbeck said in a statement.

“Bringing the show to the stage 50 years later is our way to honor him while helping us continue our mission to save lives through aortic dissection awareness and research.”

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For the New York performance, American Pie star Jason Biggs will step into Ritter’s role as Jack Tripper for a live reading of the original pilot.

Richard Kline, who played Jack’s friend and neighbor Larry Dallas on Three’s Company, will also participate, serving as narrator for the evening. More celebrity guests are expected to be announced at a later date.

The New York event is only the beginning. The anniversary tour will continue in 2027 with performances in Dallas on Feb. 27, Cleveland on March 13 and Los Angeles on Sept. 9.

The events will celebrate Ritter’s comedy legacy while raising money for a cause that has become deeply personal to his family.

Ritter died unexpectedly on Sept. 11, 2003, at age 54 from an acute aortic dissection that was initially misdiagnosed. Yasbeck established The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health in his memory, and the organization works to prevent premature deaths from thoracic aortic disease through research, education and advocacy.

Yasbeck recently spoke candidly about losing her husband, recalling the heartbreaking final hours of Ritter’s life and explaining why she has devoted herself to raising awareness of the condition that killed him.

The upcoming Three’s Company celebration will further that mission, raising funds for aortic health research and support for patients and their families.

Donald Taffner Jr., president of DLT Entertainment, also reflected on what made Ritter such a singular presence on the Three’s Company set.

“Having been on set during the taping of Three’s Company, I got to see John’s extraordinary physical comedy and warmth firsthand,” Taffner said. “He brought joy to everyone in that room.”

Three’s Company originally starred Ritter alongside DeWitt as Janet Wood and Suzanne Somers as Chrissy Snow. The sitcom ultimately ran for eight seasons, from 1977 to 1984, with Ritter appearing throughout its run.

Now, nearly half a century after viewers first met Jack, Janet and Chrissy, the door to Apartment 201 is opening once again in celebration of the man at the center of it all.

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Tom Cruise’s new comedy Digger is currently set to become the biggest box office disappointment of the actor’s expansive career.

Not only that, but if it continues at this rate, the new film might very well become one of the largest financial flops ever released in the film industry, according to NME.

Arriving in theaters on October 2, Digger grossed around $8 million in the U.S. on its opening weekend, with $12 million earned from other worldwide territories, against an estimated budget of approximately $140 to $180 million.

According to Variety, the film will need to earn around $300 to $350 million in order to break even: a financial feat that is unlikely to happen, especially given the string of Warner Bros.’ similarly financially unsuccessful films over the past few months.

Directed by the critically acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu (The Revenant, Birdman), Digger follows an eccentric oil tycoon (Cruise) whose ruthless Arctic drilling campaign paves the way to a massive environmental disaster.

In spite of a stacked cast that includes the likes of Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Jesse Plemons, Digger has earned a mostly mixed response from critics and ordinary viewers alike.

In particular, many were split over the movie’s tone and satirical elements, even as they praised the performances of the main cast involved.

“A stylized satire whose audacious design proves too mannered for some of the laughs to smoothly land, Digger is a bold swing of the shovel by Tom Cruise and Alejandro González Iñárritu that misses as often as it strikes gold,” Rotten Tomatoes’ summary of the film reads.

“If this art-house extravaganza had featured an actor known for left-field indie films, it would have been lauded as a daring experiment. But as it features the actor at the very top of Hollywood’s A-list, many viewers will wonder what he was thinking,” opined the BBC.

Ed Sheeran has broken his silence after his estranged cousin, Jethro Sheeran, made remarks about him amid his “Free Palestine” controversy with Macklemore.

“You might have seen [my relative] recently on social media,” Ed told the audience during his Loop Tour stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, October 3, per a social media video. He went on to say that he hadn’t “spoken” to his cousin “in a very long time.”

On Thursday, September 17, Jethro lashed out at Ed on Instagram amid his controversy with Macklemore, calling him “selfish” and “malicious.”

“I’m ashamed of my cousin Ed he’s done,” Jethro wrote in part. “Finally the world and all his fans see through him. He’s not a good person, I don’t like his music so I can’t say he’s even a good artist.”

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Jethro continued: “He’s honestly a selfish individual with malicious, cunning ways… I’m his first blood cousin and he screwed me over, made fun of my mental health and mental health in general.”

Jethro also alleged that Ed was the one who decided to drop Macklemore, despite the rapper previously claiming that stadium owners pressured the singer to do so.

“In my opinion he’s a bad human. Just my opinion from my experiences,” Jethro continued. “He puts out [a] fake narrative that’s calculated just to keep everyone happy so he can do big private gigs and keep brand deals etc. I agree with all the comments he’s got and [the] bad press.”

The controversy against Ed first sparked when Macklemore revealed he was removed from the remainder of the Loop Tour after he shouted “Free Palestine” during the New Jersey show at MetLife Stadium.

During his September 19 concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Ed fought back tears as he addressed 50,000 concertgoers onstage.

“The last week of my life has been one of the worst weeks of my life,” the singer shared. “I really didn’t know whether this tour would be carrying on. I really didn’t know whether I’d even be getting on stage again, whether I even wanted to be an artist at all. In these situations, you really find out who your friends are, and it’s been a weird week.”

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The gut has always been an important part of the health and wellness conversation. Still, interest in gut health has taken off more in recent years as researchers learn more about just how much the gastrointestinal system can impact health. Among other things, your gut can influence your immune system, mental health and even sleep. With that in mind, it only makes sense to want to do what you can to support your gut health.

There’s a lot that goes into your gut health, from the foods you eat to your mental health status, making it overwhelming to try to figure out where to start. Since stressing about your gut health is unlikely to help, it’s fair to turn to Claude for direction. 

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While this AI platform can give you plenty of advice on how to support your gut health, gastroenterologists say it’s not entirely accurate—and its advice may end up stressing people out. “Claude has a good first step,” says Dr. Rudolph Bedford, MD, a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. Beyond that, things get a little intense. 

With that in mind, this is the No. 1 best health habit for gut health, according to Claude, plus why gastroenterologists aren’t 100% on board with it. 

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Claude will give you plenty of advice if you ask for information about the No. 1 habit for gut health. Here’s what the software shared:

The single most impactful habit is probably eating a wide variety of plant fiber—aim for different types of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains throughout the week (some researchers suggest 30+ different plant foods per week as a rough target).

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Here’s why this one habit does so much heavy lifting:

• Feeds diverse gut bacteria. Different fiber types feed different bacterial species. A varied diet supports a more diverse microbiome, which is consistently linked to better metabolic health, immune function, and even mood regulation.
• Produces short-chain fatty acids. When gut bacteria ferment fiber, they produce compounds (like butyrate) that nourish the cells lining your gut and help reduce inflammation.
• Beats “eating healthy but narrow.” Someone who eats the same 5 vegetables every day gets less microbial diversity than someone eating 20 different plants, even if total fiber intake is similar.

Claude suggests “stacking” other gut-healthy habits on top, including eating fermented foods, limiting ultra-processed foods, staying hydrated, moving regularly and managing stress and sleep. It also includes this caveat: “If you have specific gut issues (bloating, IBS-type symptoms, etc.), the ‘eat more fiber’ advice can sometimes backfire short-term, so it’s worth tailoring to your situation.”

The advice is “mostly correct,” according to Dr. Priya Simoes, MD, a gastroenterologist at Northwell Health. “As gastroenterologists, we often tell people to eat more fiber, which is mostly coming from plants,” she says. 

Dr. Bedford agrees. “Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains is always a good idea in terms of developing a diverse gut bacterium,” he says. 

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But gastroenterologists say the advice to get fiber from 30 different sources in a week is overkill—and may intimidate people. “That’s difficult for most people to achieve,” Simoes says. Not only would it be expensive to try to stock 30 different plant sources of fiber a week, it’s hard to plan all of that out, Bedford points out. 

“I wouldn’t say that you even need 30 different varieties,” he says. “A mix of nuts, grains, plants and seeds is ideal.” Dr. Bedford notes that it’s hard for doctors to even say that 30 different sources is an ideal number. “It’s really individualized,” he says. “I’m much more interested in you eating a nutritious diet, having regular bowel movements and sleeping well.”

For someone with an underlying gut condition like IBS or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), this may be too much for them to handle, Dr. Bedford adds. 

In general, Dr. Simoes says that doctors simply want you to have more fiber in your diet. “Most people need to increase their fiber consumption,” she says. “The U.S. diet is mostly deficient in fiber.” 

There are plenty of opportunities to support your gut health, but Dr. Simoes flags two additional ones that weren’t mentioned in Claude’s advice. “Try not to eat very processed foods,” she says. “That means foods that contain a lot of added sugars, are high in sodium or are highly processed.” These are linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, among other things, Dr. Simoes points out. 

But she also underlines the importance of staying on top of preventive colorectal cancer screening. “This cannot be emphasized enough,” she says. “Every person should have colonoscopies at the age that is recommended for them.”

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• Dr. Rudolph Bedford, MD, a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA
• Dr. Priya Simoes, MD, a gastroenterologist at Northwell Health
• Wang C, et al. Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Precursors Among Women. JAMA Oncology. 2026

There have been several conversations about Andrew Garfield playing Sam Altman in the upcoming movie Artificial. While some say the resemblance is uncanny, others don’t think the actor is a great fit for the role. But what does the real Sam Altman think about the actor playing him? His reaction might not be what you expect.

OpenAI CEO has finally broken his silence on the movie and shared his reaction to seeing The Uprising star portray him in the aforementioned film directed by Luca Guadagnino, which chronicles the tumultuous history of the AI giant. 

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Altman opened up about an especially strange encounter from when the film was shooting in San Francisco. During the conversation, he recalled walking outside one morning to get coffee and discovering a film crew working nearby. He saw Garfield standing there, dressed like him, and carrying what appeared to be the same kind of backpack Altman uses. The resemblance was apparently close enough to make the real-life tech executive do a double take.

“There were these notices on our street that there was going to be some filming or whatever. I didn’t realize what was going on. I paid no attention. And then one morning, I was walking down the street to get coffee, and there were all these cameras, and there was a guy dressed exactly like me with my same backpack walking so much that I felt I was in some weird glitch of the simulation or something. It was very strange. And then I immediately figured out what was happening,” Altman told the publication.

The encounter became even more surreal because Altman said Garfield had captured some of his mannerisms so precisely that the actor looked like a version of himself walking around his own neighborhood.

“We waved and went on, but it was really weird. It’s a strange thing to see someone who has nailed your kind of quirky mannerisms,” Altman said before confirming that he and Garfield have never spoken to each other.

On the other hand, the OpenAI CEO also confirmed that he did see the trailer for Artificial and felt like the actor walked just like him in the movie. 

Garfield’s version of Altman is at the center of Artificial, which explores the rise of OpenAI and the events surrounding Altman’s sudden removal and reinstatement as CEO in 2023. Yura Borisov plays OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, while Monica Barbaro portrays Mira Murati. 

The movie has already attracted considerable attention because its real-life subject is still very much part of the AI conversation. Initially, Amazon MGM Studios was supposed to distribute the film, but dropped it following its $50 billion investment deal with OpenAI. Neon subsequently picked up the worldwide rights.

Artificial is scheduled to hit theaters on December 25, 2026.

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Some designer bags really leave a lasting impression. That’s definitely the case with woven leather shoulder bags — unfortunately, many styles also cost a small fortune. If you love the woven look but don’t want to pay the steep price, Walmart’s Scenario Woven Hobo Shoulder Bag gives you the aesthetic for so much less.

While this style typically retails for $40, it’s currently on sale for just $28 in five beautiful colors during Walmart Deals, running through Oct. 11. With hues including black, navy, cream, brown, and tan, there’s a neutral to complement every look in your closet.

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The woven detailing lends this timeless silhouette a rich look that far belies its price. It’s clean and intricate, giving the faux leather a natural sheen and a genuine appearance. Standing 18 inches tall by 5.1 inches wide by 16 inches deep, the bag is also sized just right for everyday use. It’s roomy enough to hold the essentials and then some, but not so overwhelmingly large that it feels cumbersome.

A thoughtful design makes it easy to keep things where you want them, too. The cavernous interior offers plenty of space to stash your wallet, tablet, makeup bag, water bottle, and so much more. There’s also a zippered pocket inside, giving you a convenient spot to keep smaller items within easy reach. And there’s no need to fiddle with a zipper — it has a magnetic snap closure for quick access to your belongings.

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It’s racked up hundreds of positive reviews from shoppers who love everything from its appearance to its size. One person described it as a “high-end look on a budget,” praising the “very stylish” design and “super roomy” interior. Another reviewer dubbed the “absolutely gorgeous” find a “hidden gem.”

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Whether you’re stepping out in jeans and a sweater on a casual errand run or wearing something more polished, this bag adds an elegant finishing touch to any look. It makes a stunning gift idea for the fashion lover in your life, too — you can’t beat a timeless purse that’s as well made as this! Pick up the Scenario Woven Hobo Shoulder Bag while it’s in stock.

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Reba premiered on The WB 25 years ago today, on Oct. 5, 2001.

On the anniversary, its star is teasing a reunion, just not the one you’d guess.

Reba McEntire’s new love interest on her NBC sitcom Happy’s Place is Desperate Housewives alum James Denton. He’ll play JB, and he’s been here before.

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In a February 2005 episode, Denton played Dr. Morgan, the new marriage counselor for Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman), and both women were drawn to him. When he came back a year later, Reba rekindled the romance, until she found out he was still married.

That’s the same Barbra Jean, by the way. Peterman is back with McEntire on Happy’s Place, where she plays Gabby.

The show was a hit from the start. It set a WB viewership record for its Friday night slot, drew more than 3.6 million viewers a week and won McEntire a People’s Choice Award in 2002. It ran six seasons, the last one on The CW.

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On Happy’s Place, McEntire’s character, Bobbie, has an ex of her own: Emmett, played by Rex Linn, McEntire’s real-life fiancé.

Last season, Bobbie broke up with Emmett, and he briefly dated a health inspector named Monica (Cheri Oteri). By the finale, Bobbie wanted to give him another shot, and he told her he was done with dating.

“It’s still raw. Very raw,” McEntire said of the two.

Now Bobbie is the one with a new date. “[Emmett] had Monica last season, now I’m getting JB. And it’s a little tit-for-tat,” she said.

As for whether Emmett gets jealous, “I think the writers are saving that just a little bit,” she said, “to kinda keep the pot boiling on the back burner until JB and Emmett get to meet.”

Happy’s Place season 3 premieres Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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Alexandra Richards, the stunning daughter of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, is a blonde knockout at Paris Fashion Week.

Alexandra, 40, rose to fame as a model, gracing the pages of magazines like Vogue and Glamour. Now working as a DJ, the blonde beauty hit the Gabriela Hearst Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in a baby blue suit. Boasting the same stunning hair as her mother, Patti Hansen, Alexandra put a smirk on her face as she showed off her natural beauty.

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Alexandra may be the daughter of one of the world’s most famous musicians, but she grew up living a quiet life in the Connecticut suburbs. Now a wife and mother, Alexandra still prefers to live a life out of the spotlight. However, she does occasionally share her life on Instagram.

“I live a very quiet life,” she said, PEOPLE shared. “It’s a scary world, too, so it’s also fear that makes me not want to overly post. But if it’s something very meaningful, I’ll put it out there.”

Still, Richards occasionally shares sweet moments from her childhood. For Father’s Day this year, she shared a hilarious photo of her dad wearing a tiara as he played a board game with Alexandra and her sister, Theodora.

“Happy Father’s Day! Never a dull moment 🫶 Lots of love to the men in my family today 🫶 Love you!” she captioned the post.

Alexandra’s father, Keith, is still having the time of his life with his bandmates. This past summer, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood appeared in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and said the band goes off on their own when they’re not touring or in the studio. But when they reunite, all bets are off. No matter their age, the Stones have a great time when they get together.

“Well, we don’t over-soak our hanging out. We lead our own lives,” Wood shared. “When we do get back together, it’s like no time has gone by.”

Check out the interview below:

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Donald Trump‘s former White House press secretary is a new mom once again — but that doesn’t mean her career in media grinded to a halt.

Karoline Leavitt‘s next place of employment, announced Monday, October 5, may not come as a surprise to fans. FOX News Media has officially signed her as a contributor, CEO Suzanne Scott announced.

Leavitt, 29, will begin her new role providing commentary and analysis on November 1.

“Karoline’s firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of today’s political landscape,” Scott, 61, said in a statement, per Monday’s news release. “We look forward to her providing our audience with authentic and sharp insight across all FOX News Media platforms.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue appearing on FOX News Channel as an official member of the extraordinary team at FOX News Media,” Leavitt said in a statement. “I look forward to bringing my unique perspective from my experience as White House Press Secretary, along with the same energy and candor that defined my tenure, to Fox’s millions of viewers across their many platforms.”

Leavitt most recently served as the 36th White House Press Secretary during Trump’s second administration from January 2025 until August 2026, becoming the youngest person in U.S. history to hold the position.

Leavitt has remained active on social media since her White House departure, posting frequently with glimpses into life with her baby daughter. “The constant urge to smooch her🥹,” reads the caption of her latest Instagram reel showing Leavitt embracing her child.

Leavitt made headlines last month amid reports that she may publish a memoir based on her time in the White House on Trump, 80. Jimmy Fallon highlighted the news on The Tonight Show with a particularly brutal suggestion for what the book’s title should be. Find out more here.

Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has been at the center of social media attention, with fans impressed by the rocker’s runway debut that has him “aging like fine wine.”

The band’s official Instagram account posted photos of Hamm walking down the runway for the Ann Demeulemeester Spring/Summer 2027 show titled “Lonesome Heaven.” Homme is seen in a pinstripe double-breasted suit, a baby blue dress shirt, a white-and-black polka-dot handkerchief, and, surprisingly, flip-flops.

The post was accompanied by a “thank you” message from the group and Homme, reading, “Thank you, Stefano Gallici and the entire @anndemeulemeester_official team for the expertise, artistry and kindness.”

Homme’s has recently made waves on social media among fans for his looks, as the rocker is 53 years old and, for fans, is only getting better. He founded Queens of the Stone Age in 1996 out of Seattle, shortly after the breakup of his previous band, Kyuss. The band originated from the spread of the Palm Desert music scene, with Homme becoming the only original member of the band.

Over two decades later, fans have been commenting on Homme’s shocking transformation over recent years compared to when he first started the band. His recent runway debut only fueled fans’ statements that the rocker is aging gracefully.

“It’s actually so funny that everyone keeps posting photos of Josh Homme—this is what it looks like when someone ages! This is what y’all are scared of, what you’re running from!,” said one fan on X.

Another fan added, “For me, it’s incredible how Josh Homme has evolved from “i’m a rockstar” to “i’m an artist in every sense.”

Other fans are simply “speechless,” and comment on “the duality of Josh Homme: stoner rock pioneer and now a literal model.”

Homme also recently made headlines when he almost incurred a five-figure fine during an on-stage performance. The incident took place during night two of Foo Fighters’ 2026 “Take Cover Tour,” as Homme lit up a cigarette on stage that could have led to a $10,000 fine.

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It’s been nearly 60  years since The Monkees had a No. 1 album, but they’re still making history.

In a new ranking list posted by Billboard on Oct. 4, the TV band featuring Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and Davy Jones was named among all of the musical acts with 30 or more weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 since the album chart became a weekly statistic in March 1956. And they’re in good company.

The Monkees are tied with Harry Belafonte at 37 weeks and just under Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones at 38 weeks. The list is topped by musical heavyweights Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift and the Beatles.

The Monkees’ first week at No. 1 was on Nov. 12, 1966, with their self-titled debut album released just after their NBC sitcom debuted. Their longest-running hit came the following year, when More of the Monkees topped the Billboard album charts for 18 weeks.

“The group had a briefer span of No. 1 albums – just a little more than a year – than any other act on this list,” Billboard noted in the newly updated ranking list. “But that also underscores how hot they were at the time. They held the No. 1 spot for 31 consecutive weeks, longer than any other act in the entire 1956-2026 period.”

The outlet previously confirmed that the Monkees set a record in 1967 that still stands: “They became the first and only act to have four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 in a calendar year,” Billboard reported.

The self-titled debut, More of the Monkees, Headquarters, and Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd., were all at No. 1 at some point from late 1966 to late 1967.

More of the Monkees was the big one with that 18-week stretch, but band member Mike Nesmith wasn’t a fan. By that time he’d grown weary of the use of outside songwriters and session musicians on the Monkees tracks and wanted the band to branch out.

“The music has nothing to do with us,” Nesmith told The Saturday Evening Post in 1967, per Ultimate Classic Rock. “It was totally dishonest. Do you know how debilitating it is to sit up and have to duplicate somebody else’s records? That’s really what we were doing.”

The band gained creative control of their music in time for their fifth album, The Birds, the Bees & the Monkees, in 1968. It was also the first album released after their TV show was canceled—and their first not to hit No. 1.

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On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Elvis Presley‘s historic home, Graceland, was evacuated due to a bomb threat.

Memphis Police responded to the home following the threat. Out of an abundance of caution, officers cleared and searched the building and surrounding grounds.

Additionally, Action News 5 reported that there were no threats located. MPD said that the threat was determined to be a hoax.

Subsequently, the area was reopened to staff and guests. Officers gave visitors the all-clear.

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Reacting to Action News 5’s Facebook post, fans voiced deep alarm over the threat. Many expressed fear that the historic estate and its irreplaceable contents could be damaged.

“Glad they didn’t find anything. Leave Graceland alone. Let fans enjoy this beautiful home. I was there last week,” wrote one fan.

A second follower penned, “I can’t believe someone called in a bomb threat at Graceland. That’s despicable. Graceland might seem like a cash cow to some, but true Elvis fans are thrilled to be able to visit and enjoy Elvis’s legacy. It’s not much different than spending money to go anywhere else that makes people happy. It’s a privilege to get to see Elvis’s home and visit his family’s gravesite.”

“Please protect this property at all costs!!” declared a third fan of the King of Rock and Roll.

A fourth social media user concluded, “It’s heartbreaking and honestly hard to believe that there are so many hateful people in this world. That would want to destroy Graceland.”

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Presley purchased Graceland in March of 1957 at the age of 22. He bought the home and adjacent grounds for $102,500 per the home’s official website.

At the time of the purchase, Presley was busy filming his second movie, Loving You, and secured the property with a $1,000 deposit. Graceland was actually the second home he bought for his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley, following a house on Audubon Drive in East Memphis.

As his fame exploded, the unprotected Audubon residence turned into a constant gathering spot for fans, prompting the move. Therefore, Graceland, with its high brick walls and 24-hour security, became Presley’s haven where he could retreat from the public eye.

When Elvis first bought Graceland, he moved in with his parents, Vernon and Gladys, and his grandmother, Minnie Mae Presley. Over the years, several other family members called the estate home, including his aunt, Delta Presley Biggs, who lived there well after it opened for public tours until her death in 1993. Presley also shared the residence with his wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley, girlfriend Linda Thompson, and his inner circle, famously known as “The Memphis Mafia.”

The home is currently a museum, holding priceless artifacts and original furnishings belonging to Elvis Presley. He is buried in the home’s Meditation Garden alongside his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley, his grandmother Minnie Mae, daughter Lisa Marie Presley, and grandson Benjamin Storm Keough.

Related: Elvis Presley Covered This 1969 Country Classic—Then Barely Ever Sang It Live

For so many of us dreaming up retirement adventures, a European river cruise sits right at the very top of the bucket list. There is simply nothing quite like unpacking your suitcase just once, drifting past storybook medieval castles perched on hillside vineyards, and waking up every morning tied up right in the historic heart of Vienna, Budapest, or a sleepy German village along the Rhine.

If you’ve started researching these trips, though, you have probably noticed that many European riverboats tend to feel quite similar. Because river locks and low bridges dictate a ship’s length and height, the cabins, dining rooms, and lounges can often fall into a predictable pattern.

Now, one of the most exciting new names in luxury ocean travel is getting ready to bring an entirely fresh, deeply comfortable look to Europe’s rivers.

Explora Journeys, the celebrated luxury sister line of MSC Cruises, has announced that it’s officially expanding into the river cruising world. The Geneva-based line has signed an agreement with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard—the master craftsmen behind river vessels for favorites like Scenic and Avalon Waterways—to design and build its very first fleet of dedicated river ships.

Related: Celebrity Cruises’ New River Cruises Sold Out in 6 Minutes—Here’s Why

If you haven’t crossed paths with Explora yet, here is why this is such welcome news for travelers who love the finer details.

When the brand launched its first ocean ship, Explora I, in 2023, it instantly won over travelers by ditching stuffy, old-school cruise formalities. Instead of rigid dinner seatings and cavernous banquet halls, Explora designed its ships to feel like breezy, sun-drenched European boutique resorts, complete with spacious ocean terraces, deep soaking tubs, quiet daybeds, and menus curated by Michelin-caliber guest chefs.

Bringing that relaxed, understated elegance to the rivers means your days spent floating between postcard-worthy ports could soon look a whole lot more luxurious.

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As Cruise Critic noted about the milestone: “With this announcement, Explora Journeys is set to join Celebrity as the second ocean cruise line to expand into river cruising in recent years.”

While Explora is keeping its initial itineraries, room layouts, and maiden voyage dates tucked away for a little longer, bookings are officially slated to open to travelers in 2027.
In a statement, the cruise line shared that:

“Further details regarding ship design, onboard experiences, delivery schedules and initial itineraries will be announced in due course.”

If an unhurried, wine-and-castle-filled sailing through Europe is on your horizon over the next few years, this is one debut worth keeping on your radar before you lock in your retirement calendar.

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Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about a health struggle she once kept largely to herself.

The longtime Dancing With the Stars judge, 58, spoke about her experience living with Sjögren’s disease in a new piece published by Good Morning America on Oct. 5. The outlet noted that Novartis, which has partnered with Inaba on a Sjögren’s awareness campaign, is a sponsor of GMA.

Inaba was diagnosed with Sjögren’s disease in 2013 after spending years dealing with symptoms including dry eyes, chronic pain and fatigue without answers.

Now, Inaba is speaking candidly about what it was like to live with the autoimmune disease while telling the people around her that everything was OK.

“For a long time, I’d tell people I was fine when I wasn’t,” Inaba said in a video for the SJÖUT for Sjögren’s campaign. “I felt alone.”

But Inaba said something changed when she began talking more openly about what she was experiencing.

“When I started speaking up, everything changed,” she said. “I found a community and that’s where I learned how to actually live with Sjögren’s.”

The dancer and choreographer said finding that support helped her feel heard and gave her a greater sense of control over both her health and her story.

Inaba is now partnering with Novartis on the SJÖUT for Sjögren’s campaign, which aims to encourage people living with the disease to speak openly about the full impact their symptoms have on their lives.

“When we show up and shout, when we speak up, advocate for ourselves and refuse to be ignored, we get heard,” Inaba said. “We take control of our health and our story.”

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Sjögren’s disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks glands that produce moisture in the eyes, mouth and other parts of the body.

Dry eyes and dry mouth are among its hallmark symptoms, but the disease can also cause fatigue, joint and muscle pain, dry skin and rashes, among other symptoms. As many as 4 million people in the United States may have the disease, according to the institute.

For Inaba, the wide range of seemingly unrelated symptoms meant she spent years looking for answers before receiving her diagnosis.

Her new campaign focuses in part on that experience, encouraging people with Sjögren’s to recognize connections between their symptoms and communicate the full impact of the disease to their healthcare providers.

It’s also an issue Inaba has discussed publicly before. Over the years, the former Talk co-host has spoken about living with multiple health challenges and the importance of advocating for herself.

This time, however, Inaba is focusing on something she says made a profound difference after her Sjögren’s diagnosis: realizing she didn’t have to pretend she was OK.

“I felt supported and heard,” she said, “and I was able to take control of my health and my story.”

Nestlé Toll House is siding with fans already counting down until the holiday season, unwrapping several new winter exclusives this morning.

Everyone knows that Toll House cookies are as much a part of the season as snow, Christmas music, and those brightly lit, decorated trees. Without them, Santa would be starving during his late-night global trot and houses wouldn’t smell so sweet. And while the original chocolate chips that started it all stay on shelves year-round, in the spirit of the season, Nestlé is whipping up a few magical drops of its own that’ll double the holiday joy.

For the first time ever in the brand’s 88-year history, Nestlé Toll House said it’s launching an advent calendar filled with a mix of “everyday favorites” and “festive classics,” along with two all-new holiday baking products.

The debut advent calendar is shaped like a colonial-style house, a nod to the original Toll House Inn, per a press release shared with Parade. And behind the 12 doors (which apparently double as holiday cards) is “something for every kind of baker,” according to Melanie Knoke, senior marketing manager at Nestlé Toll House—including two new festive finds heading to stores this season: Nestlé Toll House Snowflake Morsels and Nestlé Toll House Snowflake Cookie Dough.

• NEW! Nestlé Toll House Snowflake Morsels: Festive snowflake-shaped morsels bring winter wonder to every homemade creation. Bake into holiday treats or sprinkle them on top as a decorative finish to elevate cookies, brownies, bark, and more.   
• NEW! Nestlé Toll House Snowflake Cookie Dough: Bake up holiday magic with Nestlé Toll House sugar cookie dough, now with festive snowflake-shaped morsels that add a wintry touch to the table. 

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“For generations, Nestlé Toll House has brought people together in the kitchen to bake, share and celebrate,” Knoke shared in a statement. “Our first-ever advent calendar brings that spirit to life with a mix of new holiday innovations like Snowflake Cookie Dough and Morsels, alongside beloved favorites like our Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and Peppermint Cocoa Cookie Dough. With something for every kind of baker, we’re giving fans all the ingredients to count down the season, inspire new baking traditions, and celebrate the moments that make the holidays so memorable.”

Behind the 10 other doors, fans will find familiar everyday offers and the fixings for traditional winter treats, including:

• Nestlé Toll House Santa’s Cookie Dough  
• Nestlé Toll House Peppermint Cocoa Cookie Dough 
• Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough  
• Nestlé Toll House Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 
• Nestlé Toll House Milk Chocolatey Flavored Football Morsels 
• Nestlé Toll House Butterscotch Artificially Flavored Morsels  
• Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, made with 100% real chocolate  
• Nestlé Toll House Milk Chocolate Mini Morsels  
• Nestlé Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsels 
• Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Remix Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough  

However, unlike the new Snowflake Morsels and Snowflake Cookie Dough, the Nestlé Toll House advent calendar isn’t heading to your local grocer, Walmart, or Target. It’s heading exclusively to the Toll House website ($29.99) in a series of three limited drops beginning at 2pm ET on October 9, November 6 and December 4 (in honor of National Cookie Day), only while supplies last.

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If Andrew McCarthy could travel back in time, there is one Brat Pack film he would have wanted to be a part of.

When asked by Parade about the possibility, McCarthy initially references an ’80s film featuring Brat Pack-adjacent star Ralph Macchio, saying, “Oh gosh, I think it would’ve been really good in The Karate Kid. No, actually, between us, I have to confess, I’ve never seen The Karate Kid.”

“I think that probably the most successful of those movies was The Breakfast Club, which I wasn’t in. Although, people tell me I was in it all the time,” McCarthy, 63, continues to tell Parade while promoting his new sci-fi thriller Orion, out Oct. 2. “People come up to me all the time, ‘I loved in The Breakfast Club.'”

McCarthy isn’t mad when fans make the mixup. “At this point, I just go, ‘Oh, thank you,'” he shares.

“They’re kind of all the same and they run together in everyone’s memory anyway, so it’s kind of all the same thing,” he continues. “They’re all one big movie at this point. But I suppose that one really captures that moment in time.”

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Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estèvez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall and Paul Gleason starred in The Breakfast Club in 1985. Written and directed by the late John Hughes, the film follows five high school students who meet in Saturday detention. Despite their many differences, they soon discover how much they actually have in common.

The defining coming-of-age dramedy helped to shape teen cinema, later going on to become selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2016.

Although McCarthy wasn’t in The Breakfast Club, he’s forever tied to the Brat Pack through his roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire, Class and Less Than Zero. Recently, McCarthy’s former frequent costar Rob Lowe revealed there are plans for the entire St. Elmo’s Fire cast to return for a sequel.

Still, even with plans for a St. Elmo’s Fire sequel underway, McCarthy (who also directed 2024’s Brats documentary) isn’t sure any other films from that era need to be revisited.

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“Those movies were very much of a time. I think they would be all a bit simplistic in a certain way now,” the actor explains. “When kids watch those movies now, they start watching and they’re a bit bored and they think the hairdos are kind of silly and the music’s kind of cool for old geezer music. But by the end, they’re kind of going, ‘Yeah, that’s me. That’s what I feel like.'”

“Those movies took young people seriously and movies hadn’t so much before that. They really honored and respected young people’s process and what they were going through,” he continues. “That doesn’t change with hairstyles and music and all these other things—and fast editing. But I don’t know that unless people were going to be superheroes in these things that people would really want to make those kind of movies anymore.”

Although, McCarthy did jokingly add: “Well, I think we just really need a Weekend at Bernie’s 3!”

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In the meantime, McCarthy is focusing his attention on his newly-released sci-fi thriller, Orion. Starring alongside Drew Van Acker and Debby Ryan, the film—written by Anne Vithayathil and directed by Jaco Bouwer—sees McCarthy playing NASA Interrogator Jim. His character is tasked with getting amnesiac astronaut Apollo (Acker) to remember the events that transpired before the deaths of his crew members before their crash landing on Earth.

For McCarthy, part of the fun in working on this film is “the cat and mouse” game between Jim and Apollo, noting that it’s “kind of really interesting.”

“I do think watching [the film], [you go], ;Wait, which one of these guys is the good guy and the bad guy?'” McCarthy says. “I mean, I always knew what I was, but I thought he was certainly manipulative and playing both sides of the coin at various times trying to meet certain things in his agenda. So, it was just really fun to mess around with that kind of manipulation.”

Orion is now in theaters nationwide.

When Elle King met Dan Tooker in 2019, he gave her a tattoo, and she posted a photo with the caption “Getting tattooed by my next ex-husband,” she later recalled.

She got the husband part right.

The “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer, 37, married Tooker in an outdoor ceremony in Tennessee. She shared a photo from the woods on Instagram on Sunday, Oct. 4, with a caption that kept it short: “Husband and wife. Best day of my life.”

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They got engaged in October 2020, and their son Lucky Levi arrived in 2021. Then in April 2023, King played Stagecoach in a jacket with one word on the back: “Single.”

That seemed to confirm the split. By September 2024, they were back together.

“We had to grow,” she said when they reconciled. “I don’t know. I’ll try anything twice.”

She credited Lucky. “He’s definitely brought me and his dad back together,” she said, calling it “worth wiping a slate clean.” Their second son, Royal, arrived in February 2025, and he’s 20 months old now.

Related: Rob Schneider’s Daughter Elle King Makes a Candid Confession About Relationship With Her Dad

You might know her dad from ’90s SNL. Rob Schneider was a cast member on the show, and he and King have been estranged for years.

On a 2024 podcast, she said they’d go “four or five years without talking.” She also said, “My dad forgot about every single birthday.”

This summer, Schneider said on a podcast that his “door’s always open” to her. “The second she needs me, I’ll be there,” he said.

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Paging all Matt Czuchry, Emily VanCamp, and Malcolm Jamal-Warner fans. You don’t have long to binge-watch all six seasons of The Resident on Netflix.

The medical drama is one of the shows set to depart Netflix in November 2026. There is a little bit of hope, but it’s best to start your binge-watch now, as there are 107 episodes to work through.

What’s on Netflix shares that all six seasons of The Resident are slated to leave Netflix on Nov. 20, 2026. That means the last date to watch is Nov. 19, so you’ll want to make it a high-priority binge with just more than a month to get through everything.

There is an asterisk next to the title, which offers a slim chance that it won’t be removed. It means that the streaming giant hasn’t fully confirmed that it is leaving the streamer just yet, but that its internal records for the publication show that it will likely be removed. It’s all to do with licensing and streaming deals.

The Resident was originally a Fox show, and it was available to stream on Netflix. After it came to an end, Netflix licensed the show to give it fresh life, not as a way to save the show but more to bring new subscribers to the giant. There’s always a chance licensing agreements can be renegotiated and extended, as has happened with Seinfeld, The Walking Dead, and Shameless, but there’s no guarantee of this just yet.

If you love medical dramas, the Czuchry-led series quickly became a must-watch, highlighting some of the major issues within the American healthcare system. It was inspired by a real medical whistleblower, Dr. Marty Makary, who authored Unaccountable and worked as an executive producer on the series.

The first season highlighted medical malpractice, hospital corruption, and coverups. There was a major focus on profit-driven hospital care, which is mentioned in the very first episode. Over time, the series brought other characters in to play the villains in a system that doesn’t always put the patient first.

It is one of the last shows Jamal-Warner starred in before his untimely death. He played Dr. AJ Austin, a brilliant, triple-board certified surgeon in Cardiothoracic, General and Trauma Surgery, who is nicknamed “The Raptor.” After recurring throughout the first season, he starred from Season 2 all the way to the end.

Revenge’s VanCamp starred in the first five seasons of the series, before choosing to leave the series to focus on her family. It makes the last season a hard watch, but it’s beautifully written.

Your last day to watch The Resident on Netflix is Nov. 19, 2026.