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Let’s get real: “business casual” is a phrase that can strike fear in the hearts of even the best-dressed among us. But what if you could throw on a single piece that makes you look like you tried without actually trying? A seamless, professional cardigan can save any office warrior’s day.

Enter the Lillusory Deep Pocket Open Front Cardigan, a wardrobe hero that’s currently 66% off (yep, just $15 instead of $43). You can shop it in 20 colors, from stormy heather gray to coffee brown and shades of pink that make Mondays bearable.

Lillusory Deep Pocket Open Front Cardigan, From $15 (was $43) at Amazon

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The fabric is a cloud-like blend (65% polyester, 30% rayon, 5% spandex), and the stretchy, lightweight cardigan comes with pockets. Shoppers said it’s gentle on skin, so you won’t spend your morning itching your way through meetings.

Teachers, travelers, and professional loungers all agree: it’s the only layer you need between you and unpredictable office air conditioning. This cardigan has a hip-length cut and double pockets. The fit is relaxed but never frumpy, so you can breeze from Zoom call to lunch meeting to happy hour without feeling like you’re wearing a blanket fort. 

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Stylewise, this cardigan is basically a chameleon. Throw it over a dress for date night, pair it with jeans and sneakers for Saturday errands, or layer it over your least ironed blouse for a workday where you want to look like you tried but secretly didn’t. It’s the ultimateyear-round, all-occasion safety net. A gentle wash and a quick iron, and you’re ready to face the world, coffee in hand and outfit on point. 

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Shoppers said the “soft, lightweight” cardigan is available in “pretty colors,” and that the “good length” is neither too short nor too long. Most of all, shoppers were happy with its ability to “keep the chill off” while seated under office air conditioning.

“I wear it a lot,” one shopper said. “It’s easy to throw on, is very soft and comfortable, and it hangs nicely. It also has nice, large pockets for my cell phone.”

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The Lillusory Deep Pocket Open Front Cardigan is the unicorn of workwear — effortless, affordable, and fun. Why not grab a couple (one for home, one for weekends, and maybe one for your office chair) just in case? At $15, you might want to clear out a whole drawer.

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Jane Fonda is reflecting on what made her longtime friend and 9 to 5 costar Dolly Parton so special following the country legend’s death.

Speaking after Parton was laid to rest to Democracy Now! on Monday, August 31, Fonda became visibly emotional when asked what the singer ultimately meant to her. “She had love. She really did. She loved everyone,” Fonda said, fighting back tears.

Fonda recalled witnessing that compassion firsthand while traveling with Parton through Appalachia in the late 1970s. Despite arriving in her unmistakable “full regalia,” Fonda said Parton treated everyone they encountered with genuine respect. “She taught me the importance of acknowledging and respecting fans,” Fonda said.

The actress also shared a lighter memory from 9 to 5, which marked Parton’s first movie role. According to Fonda, Parton arrived on her first day having memorized the entire screenplay because she thought that was expected of her.

READ MORE: Dolly Parton’s Final Instagram Post Honored a Special Moment With Kenny Rogers

Several weeks into filming, Parton called Fonda and costar Lily Tomlin over during lunch and revealed she had written a song. Using her famous fingernails as percussion, she performed what would become “9 to 5.” “Lily and I looked at each other. We both had the biggest goosebumps we’d ever had,” Fonda recalled in the interview.

There’s no doubt Klute star considered Parton a feminist. “Oh, absolutely. Absolutely,” she responded when asked, explaining that Parton understood how others perceived her but remained firmly in control of her image, career and business. “She was always in charge of her life,” Fonda said.

Parton’s death rocked the world last week and prompted tributes from generations of musicians and fans. Fonda remembered Parton as fiercely intelligent and unusually perceptive about other people. She said her friend had an ability “like X-ray vision” to look beyond someone’s exterior and see who they really were.

Parton died August 25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones in Nashville, Tennessee. The music icon was laid to rest on August 28 during a private burial beside her late husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025.

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Donna Mills starred in the CBS soap opera Knots Landing, which aired from 1979 until 1993. She played Abby Cunningham, who was the main antagonist on the show. This week, she spoke to “That’s Classic” about the one storyline that she refused to film.

“They wanted me to be the one who stole Valene’s twins,” she explained. “Well, she was told that they died at birth. It’s not true. Somebody stole them. And when they first laid this whole storyline out, it was supposed to be me.”

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The storyline, which took place during season six, involved Valene Ewing’s twins, Bobby and Betsy. Erwing was played by Joan Van Ark, who is currently 83.

“I went to David [Crane], and I said, ‘David, if you don’t want me on the show anymore, go ahead with the storyline the way it is because the audience will not forgive me for that,’” Mills recalled. “I can do a bunch of other stuff. I could steal somebody’s husband. I can cheat it, you know, in the corporate world, you know, whatever. But to steal someone’s babies, they will never forgive me.”

Mills continued, “I don’t think Abby would ever do [that]. She’s a mother. That’s her one vulnerability. She’s a mother, and she loves her children, and she loves children, and she couldn’t do that to someone else.”

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In the end, everything worked out. “They listened to me,” Mills revealed. “And there were innuendos that I had done it or whatever. But in the end, it came out that it wasn’t me.” Instead, it was revealed that the twins were stolen by a doctor.

Mills is still working to this day and recently joined OnlyFans. When speaking about her fans, she told Creators Inc., “They just want to be friends. They want to know what I do during the day when I’m home. They want to see my home. They want to know much more about my personal life than we ever experienced back in the ‘80s and the ‘90s.”

As celebrity tributes to Dolly Parton have poured in following the news of her death last week, singer Jewel shared a special memory of when she worked the late country star.

“I’ll never forget @dollyparton coming into the studio to record ‘My Father’s Daughter’ with me,” Jewel wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “She told me the song reminded her of her own life story, and of ‘Coat of Many Colors,’ which meant so much to me.”

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Jewel then recalled actually recording the 2015 song with the country legend, where Parton entered the room in her full “Dolly” look.

“At 8 o’clock in the morning, she walked into the studio in full leather pants, lucite high heels, perfect hair, with sparkly butterflies woven through it — completely and unmistakably Dolly,” she recounted. “She was prepared, gracious, funny, and consummately professional. And when she opened her mouth to sing, she was flawless.”

Jewel went on to rave about Parton, who died last week at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.

“There are some people you admire from afar and somehow admire even more once you get to work beside them. Dolly is one of those people,” she wrote. “An extraordinary artist, songwriter, storyteller, and woman. I feel so lucky that our voices got to meet on this song and that I have it as a memento to keep of her extraordinary life.”

Jewel’s post consisted of a video that she took at the time of their recording where she described getting to meet and bond with the country legend over their shared upbringing.

Related: Cher Reflects on Friendship With Dolly Parton in Emotional Interview: ‘She Just Had a Spirit’

Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed the news of her passing in an Instagram video shared to her account last week.

“It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” he said, in part. “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.”

Following the release of the news, music icons including Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, and Linda Ronstadt all shared social media tributes to the late singer.

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Ghirardelli‘s “so cute” fall-inspired chocolates are making a comeback for the 2026 season.

Now that it’s officially September, stores have a healthy stock of autumn-inspired items and Halloween candy on their shelves and among the offers are Ghirardelli’s Jack O’Lantern Chocolates. This Parade editor spotted them on shelves while perusing the grocery store yesterday, and lo and behold, the century-old chocolate company confirmed the treats return today, September 1.

“Chocolate has always been part of the moments people look forward to each Halloween season,” Bobby Oliver, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company’s vice president and head of marketing, shared in a statement. “Our Jack O’Lantern chocolates bring a playful twist to the Ghirardelli flavors fans know and love, making the season a little more special.” 

Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Jack O’Lanterns Return in 3 Flavors for Fall 2026

If the Jack O’Lantern-shaped chocolates are new to you, there are really only two things you need to know: the first is that the candies are available in three flavors; the second is that last year, shoppers admitted to purchasing these “on sight”, calling them an instant favorite and earning them the title of “best-seller”—so don’t expect these to stay on shelves for long!

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• Milk Chocolate Caramel Apple Jack O’Lanterns: Milk chocolate filled with caramel and crisp, tart apple flavor notes.
• Milk Chocolate Caramel Jack O’Lanterns: Ghirardelli’s most popular Milk Chocolate Caramel recipe gets a festive makeover, pairing slow-melting milk chocolate with a luscious, buttery caramel filling.
• Solid Milk Chocolate Jack O’Lanterns: No filling, just Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate in a festive, limited-edition Halloween shape.

Ghirardelli’s Jack O’Lantern-shaped milk chocolates return this fall in 3 flavors: Caramel Apple, Caramel and Solid Milk Chocolate.

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The chocolates are now available at major retailers nationwide in 4.1-ounce single-flavor bags and an assorted pack containing all three varieties for a suggested retail price of $7.99 (we spotted them at Stop & Shop, but they’re also in stock at CVS, Michaels–yes, the craft store–Walmart and World Market). Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Assortment Jack O’Lanterns are also offered in club-size bags at Costco (which is stocking an exclusive 15.2-ounce package), Sam’s Club and BJ’s (where shoppers can find 12.4-ounce packs).

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We’re only five episodes into Season 42 of The Challenge, and fans are already heralding it as one of the best installments in years. We’ve had heartwarming moments, like Nelson Thomas winning his first elimination after the amputation of his foot. We’ve had shocking storylines, like the possible adulterous flirtations between Anna Leigh Wilson and Leo Dionicio. And we’ve certainly had a lot of conflict between the players. In short, this version of Cutthroat has seemingly taken The Challenge to new heights.

And, in a sneak peek of this week’s episode, the show takes that literally.

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The Challenge Season 42 Episode 6 Sneak Peek (1:14)

In the clip above, TJ Lavin welcomes the remaining 18 competitors to their next daily challenge. Before getting into the proceedings, however, there’s a little matter to address: Mutiny. Last week, each of the three teams was tasked with picking a captain, who would not only be safe from elimination, but also choose who from the other two teams would be sent into the sand. Two longtime vets and a rookie, Tori Deal, Cory Wharton, and Josh Goldstein, were elected. But their position may not be permanent.

While in theory the captains have been determined for the rest of the season, Lavin told the players that, if the rest of the team desires, they can overthrow their leader. If everyone but the captain agrees to it, they will be dethroned, and a new person will step into power. At the end of last week, we certainly had the seeds of rebellion. Nelson Thomas, the only other guy on the Blue team, is already looking to unseat Josh so he’s not forced into every guys’ elimination by default. And Cory is worried Chris Underwood will eventually get the ears of the entire Grey team to take him out.

Related: Two-Time ‘Challenge’ Champion Dies at 44

Luckily for them, the kindlings of a coup have barely sparked. Before getting into the daily, Lavin asks if anyone would like to conduct a mutiny (something he’ll do every episode). After a lengthy pause, nobody speaks up. But, given how bloodthirsty some of these players are, it won’t be long before they try to make Cutthroat worthy of its title.

At any rate, it’s time to officially move into this week’s daily: Trial By Terror. The centerpiece for this challenge is a giant rig suspended 30 feet above the water. Two platforms sit at either end, with a series of colored rings in between them. There is also a code of specific colors that each team must take on their way from one side to the other. Get the right color, keep on swinging. But pick any wrong shade, and the ring comes loose, as it (and the person holding on) go tumbling into the water. The team that gets the most people across gets the win, earning safety for the week, while the other two captains must decide who from their groups will go into elimination.

Can Orange continue their run of daily dominance and ensure they don’t lose anyone for another week? Will Grey get redemption after losing two of their biggest heavy-hitters last week? Or can the ragtag Blue bunch actually earn the win? Check out the sneak peek above, and check out new episodes of The Challenge: Cutthroat Wednesdays on Paramount+.

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It’s easy to maintain an organized space when you have an actual place for everything. Otherwise, miscellaneous items have a tendency to accumulate, and before long you may end up with more clutter than you can handle. The solution could be something as simple as a mobile storage unit.

The trick is finding one that actually meets your needs, like the spacious Enogets Rolling Cart. Normally $40, it’s currently on sale for only $24 at Walmart. With a total capacity of 45 pounds, it’s ideal for quickly organizing bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, craft rooms, laundry rooms, and virtually any other area that could benefit from some decluttering.

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Each basket has raised edges, so you can easily store bottles and stack towels without risk of anything falling. The cart is truly designed for convenience, with four fixed hooks providing a handy spot to hang items like towels, utensils, and cords. There are also four movable hooks that you can set anywhere on the cart for easy access.

The baskets are also customizable, making the cart even more practical. You can reconfigure the entire setup to include two or three tiers and even place the tiers on a countertop. That can be especially useful for organizing spices in the kitchen or keeping toiletries in one place in the bathroom.

It stands 37.4 inches high by 15.75 inches wide, with a depth of 8.66 inches. The compact footprint makes it an especially smart addition to a smaller room or a narrow space. It’ll slide right into a snug corner, for example, but looks equally at home next to the desk in your home office or against the wall in a bedroom. The wheels glide smoothly, so you can easily push it from carpet to hardwood to tile.

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One shopper called it “perfectly lightweight,” noting that it’s “easy to put together.” Another customer agreed, stating that it’s ‘very sturdy’ and a “great space saver” with plenty of room for tall bottles, detergent, arts, crafts, makeup, and so much more. Pick up the thoughtfully designed Enogets Rolling Cart while it’s on sale at Walmart for a limited time!

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Erasure released “Little Respect” in 1988. The hit, which became one of their signature songs, reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell.

Clarke spoke about his songwriting process in an interview with SongFacts. “I’ve tried to write lyrics that perhaps express the way I feel sometimes,” he explained. “I’ve struggled with that feeling. I find it easier to write lyrics about someone else’s situation other than my own. I can’t, with any of my songs, say, yeah, that was me when I was half drunk, hungover or something or other. They are more situations about other people. Andy is much better at offering his heart to the world, and expressing how he feels. He’s a king at that, I think.”

“Little Respect” is about asking for empathy and respect. According to the February 1989 issue of Spin magazine, Bell, who is an openly gay man, would occasionally introduce the song by saying, “When I was a little girl, I asked my mummy, ‘Can I be gay when I grow up?’ She replied, ‘Yes, if you show a little respect.'”

Erasure’s other big hit was “Chains of Love,” which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also released in 1988.

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Clarke is currently 66. Bell is 62. When asked how their friendship has endured four decades, Bell told The Guardian, “Vince is a sweetheart. He makes out he’s really tough on the outside, and I know that he’s not. We just balance each other really well.” He added, “He’s been a great teacher. He was in the industry five years or more before I joined him. He’s taught me a lot about being sensible. As much as you can be.”

The pair is still making music to this day. According to their website, “Vince Clarke and Andy Bell are still working together as Erasure and have no plans for that to stop. Erasure are currently in the studio working on a new album, and Vince and Andy are involved in discussions about various possible touring scenarios to promote that release.”

If a fall refresh is on your mind, few retailers offer the same level of affordable, must-have home upgrades you can snatch up at your local Hobby Lobby. And with summer coming to a close and plenty of reasons to bring a little bit of order to your space, the popular arts and crafts chain is pulling out all the stops to make your redesign come to life.

Take this Wood Slat Console Table, for example. Currently on sale and ready to elevate any room, this warm and inviting accent table is the perfect addition to your home’s entryway, offering a multi-level design that beautifully showcases your favorite fall decor. Blink, and it could be gone, as its limited-time $119 price tag makes it all-too tempting to pick up.

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Wood Slat Console Table, $118.99 at Hobby Lobby

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It’s always a surprise how the right home upgrade can completely transform your space. With Hobby Lobby’s Wood Slat Console Table, that transformation is always within reach thanks to its rustic appearance and versatile design, which can effortlessly breathe new life into any room. And considering it normally retails for $170, snagging it now with a 30 percent discount attached feels like a no-brainer. 

So what exactly makes this table so special? For starters, it features a natural wood-grain finish paired with a wood-slat design on the bottom shelf and slanted beams along the back for added support. Its solid color and sleek shape also make it easy to pair with mid-century modern decor and boho design elements, allowing it to blend seamlessly with a wide range of decorating styles.

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Small in Size, Big on Possibilities

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As for its overall footprint, the table stands 29.75 inches tall with a 47-inch width and 14.5-inch depth, making it compact enough for tight spaces and small apartments while still serving as a statement piece on its own. Use the shelves to display potted plants, decorative tchotchkes, framed photos and books, or get creative by styling the top with a catchall bowl for phone, keys and wallet and using the bottom shelf as a shoe tree. 

Whether it lives behind a couch or in an entryway, guest room or office, this versatile table serves as a stylish, functional addition that complements the space around it. Plus, with a five-star rating online and reviewers calling it a “great feature” that is high-quality and easy to move around, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect forever home to kick off that seasonal refresh.

Just don’t wait too long to take advantage of its current 30 percent discount. Once you bring it home, you’ll be happy you made the purchase. And if you need more fall refresh inspiration, check out Hobby Lobby’s Short Tortoise Glass Apothecary Bottle and Ruscus Candle Ring.

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Book lovers, especially romantasy lovers, are very familiar with Sarah J. Maas‘ extremely popular book series beginning with A Court of Thorns and Roses, often abbreviated to ACOTAR, and now, Funko is offering a brand-new line of Funko Pops! that will let fans of the series display some of their favorite heroes—and villains—as collectibles.

Launching today, the new ACOTAR Funko Pops! include Feyre, Rhysand, the Suriel and even the villainous Amarantha. Each Funko Pop! comes in at $14.99 and includes unique features. The Feyre Pop! vinyl figure, which stands at 4.3 inches tall, is a Books-a-Million exclusive and depicts her iconic long brown hair, a stunning sheer dress and an intricate design across her entire body.

Feyre Funko Pop!

Feyre

The Rhysand Funko Pop! vinyl figure, which is approximately 4.2 inches tall, shows off the High Lord of the Night Court’s iconic blue-violet eyes, raven black hair with blue undertones and dark, stylish attire befitting his court.

Rhysand Funko Pop!

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The terrifying Suriel Funko Pop! vinyl figure is approximately 5 inches tall and features the truth-telling faerie’s milky white, vacant-looking eyes; large grayish teeth; and overall bone-chilling visage.

The Suriel Funko Pop!

The Suriel x Funko

Completing the set, for those who love a villain even when they are truly despicable, is the Amarantha Funko Pop! vinyl figure, standing at 4.4 inches tall. The Pop! figure, like the character herself, is absolutely beautiful, but that conceals her sadistic, deadly nature. The Pop! also features her vibrant red hair as well as a gorgeous floor-length gown and her golden crown (that, appropriately, looks like she has horns coming from her head).

Amarantha Funko Pop!

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Now is also the perfect time to make these collectibles your own, as the new ACOTAR books are just around the corner. Per Variety, the next book, book 6, is reportedly titled A Court of Splintered Harmony and will be released on Oct. 27, and the next book, book 7, is titled A Court of Forgotten Melody and will be released on Jan. 12, 2027.

Before Tommy Roe became a No. 1 hitmaker, he was a 14-year-old songwriter with a few guitar chords and a song inspired by a teenage crush.

That song would eventually become “Sheila,” Roe’s 1962 rock and roll hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100. But it took years of tweaks, a name change and a little help from Buddy Holly before it got there.

“I started so young. I was like 14 years old when my dad taught me a few chords on the guitar, and I wrote ‘Sheila’ soon as I learned how to play the guitar,” Roe recalled in an interview. “That was one of the first songs I wrote, it was originally called ‘Freda,’ sweet little Freda.” 

The title came from the girl who inspired it. Roe had a crush on a classmate named Freda, whom he remembered chasing around the playground. “Before I was able to give her the poem, she just didn’t show up at school anymore. She moved away,” he recalled. “And so, she never knew about the poem … as far as I know.”

The song also went through a name change before it became “Sheila.” When Roe auditioned for a record producer in Atlanta, the producer liked the song but was not sold on the title. “He said, Man, I really like that song ‘Freda.’ But I’m not crazy about the title,” Roe recalled. “Then we changed the title. We just changed it to ‘Sheila’ because it fits so well and sang so well.” 

Roe recorded the song for the first time while still in high school with his band, The Satins. It got plenty of airplay in Atlanta and became a regional success, but never broke out nationally. 

After graduating, Roe connected with producer Felton Jarvis, who believed the song deserved another shot. Jarvis wanted to re-record “Sheila” in Nashville, giving the song a stronger rock and roll edge influenced by Roe’s idol.

His idea was to add what Roe later called “Buddy Holly drums” to the recording, hoping to capture some of the energy associated with Holly’s music. “I was a huge fan of his, and that was my way of respecting Buddy Holly,” Roe said.

The re-recording took “Sheila” in a new direction, with Jarvis adding the rolling drum sound that helped define the hit. Roe, though, initially had his doubts. “I HATED ‘Sheila’ when we left the studio,” he recalled. “I felt like we had really screwed my song up here.”

It turned out he had nothing to worry about. Buddy Dean, a Baltimore DJ who also hosted a local television show, flipped the record and started playing “Sheila.” The song quickly caught on in Baltimore before spreading to stations across the country. “And next thing it was No. 1 everywhere,” Roe recalled. 

Released in 1962, “Sheila” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for two weeks. Roe was just 20 years old when the song reached the top of the chart, six years after he first wrote it as a teenager. 

What began as a song written by a kid with a crush had become his first No. 1 hit and gold record, launching a recording career that would go on to produce several more successful singles. 

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True crime probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think of Peter Jackson. The New Zealand filmmaker got his start in horror with films like Braindead (aka Dead Alive) and Bad Taste before making history in fantasy with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. But the road between those two chapters of his career included one of his most brilliant, underappreciated films: Heavenly Creatures.

Rolling Stone named it one of the greatest films of the 1990s. The movie stars a young Kate Winslet, in the years before Titanic made her a household name, alongside Melanie Lynskey, playing real-life friends Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker. Jackson drew on Pauline’s actual diary to keep the story as accurate as possible, and shot on location where the real events unfolded. The film follows the girls’ friendship as it spiraled into the murder of Pauline’s mother, driven by their terror of being torn apart.

Juliet and Pauline became friends at Christchurch Girls’ High School in 1952, and their bond quickly grew into something all-consuming. Together they invented an elaborate fantasy kingdom called Borovnia, building out detailed backstories and characters until the imaginary world felt as real to them as their own lives. They even adopted alter-ego names, Deborah and Gina, for use inside their shared fantasy.

Everything changed in 1954, when Juliet’s family began preparing to relocate to South Africa. The girls became fixated on the belief that Pauline’s mother, Honora, was the one thing standing between them and staying together, and they ultimately decided to kill her with a brick wrapped in a stocking.

“When Fran Walsh (Jackson’s wife and filmmaking partner) and I decided to write a script based on this case, which no one has really seriously re-evaluated over the past 40 years, we really wanted to take it back to the human beings,” Jackson told Bobbie Wygant at the time. “And to say, ‘Well, they weren’t evil.’ I mean, they were two 15-year-old girls.”

“You know, they did this extraordinarily tragic thing, but there had to have been some forces at work within their friendship or outside of their friendship that led them to this action,” he added.

Jackson brought Juliet and Pauline’s dreamlike inner world to the screen with haunting effect. Within just a few years, Winslet would become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, while Lynskey has gone on to standout roles in Two and a Half Men, Yellowjackets, and beyond.

The Action Network, a source for sports betting news, information and analysis, recently used its skills to determine the fast food chain most likely to get your drive-thru order wrong, and the answer might surprise you.

Here’s the lowdown on the Action Network’s findings.

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Methodology and Findings

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To determine its ranking, the Action Network analyzed 1,651 unannounced drive-thru visits across 10 major fast-food chains and ran the numbers the way a sportsbook would price them. From there, it converted those findings into an American moneyline.

Based on its findings, the Action Network ranked the following fast food chains based on the chance they’ll get your drive-thru order incorrect:

1. Taco Bell: 15 percent chance
2. Wendy’s: 13 percent chance
3. Dunkin’: 13 percent chance
4. Burger King: 12 percent chance
5. Raising Cane’s: 12 percent chance
6. Arby’s: 11 percent chance
7. KFC: 11 percent chance
8. Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s: 10 percent chance
9. McDonald’s: 7 percent chance
10. Chick-fil-A: 7 percent chance

Across the board, 11 percent of fast food drive-thru orders are wrong. Another interesting finding from this research is that the faster the fast food is, the more likely it is to get your order wrong. Which leads us to that number one spot: Taco Bell.

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It’s a Rough Time for Taco Bell

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Well, if you thought you had a bad year, Taco Bell says, “Hold my Crunchwrap Supreme.” For starters, it was affected by that whole diarrhea-causing parasite. And now, according to the Actions Network, it’s the top spot for getting your order wrong at the drive-thru.

That said, we’re all doing our very best, including Taco Bell and its employees. Remember, mistakes happen, and it’s always good to be patient and kind, especially if your taco order comes back wrong. Just double-check before you drive away so you can remedy the error more easily.

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George Strait is already making plans for 2027, and his latest announcement comes with four words guaranteed to get fans’ attention: “one final time.”

The King of Country announced that he will return to New Mexico in 2027 for major country music festival Boots in the Park weekend, but according to both Strait’s announcement and the event’s website, it will be his final return to the state. The festival is taking place May 14-16, 2027 in Albuquerque.

“George Strait is returning to New Mexico one final time! 🌄” read the announcement shared on Strait’s Instagram account.

The event’s website echoed the news with an even more definitive declaration: “The King of Country Returns to New Mexico One Final Time.”

George Strait’s Boots in the Park Return Already Has a Huge Lineup

While Strait’s social media announcement teased that the “full lineup” is coming soon, the event website already features some enormous names alongside the country legend.

Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top and Jon Pardi are all currently featured on the lineup page with Strait.

The weekend will also offer several different ticket tiers, including general admission, VIP Weekend and King’s Club options, as well as hotel packages. Additional experiences advertised for the event include the Whiskey Barrel Saloon, Country Club Dance Hall and Cactus Cantina.

Presale tickets are scheduled to become available Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. MT, followed by the general sale Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. MT. Fans can also register in advance for presale access.

George Strait Has Kept His Live Performances Limited

The announcement is particularly notable because Strait has been increasingly selective about his live performances since ending his traditional touring career more than a decade ago.

The 74-year-old country superstar wrapped his massive Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, but he didn’t actually retire from performing. Instead, the country legend has continued to play carefully selected concerts, residencies and special events, making each new batch of dates a hot ticket.

His 2026 schedule followed that pattern.

Earlier this year, Strait expanded a run at Austin’s Moody Center after what promoters called “overwhelming demand,” adding May 15 and May 16 performances to previously announced April dates. At the time, the May concerts were confirmed as his final shows of 2026.

His limited 2026 schedule also included stadium dates in Lubbock, Texas, and Clemson, S.C., with guests including Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Wyatt Flores and Dylan Gossett.

Now fans know Strait isn’t disappearing from the stage when 2026 ends.

His newly announced 2027 event will bring the “King of Country” back to New Mexico, albeit with one significant caveat: If the announcement holds true, fans in the Land of Enchantment are getting their last chance to see Strait perform there.

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Christy Turlington may be one of the world’s most famous supermodels, but she isn’t afraid to show off her graying hair.

Turlington, 57, rose to stardom in the ’90s as one of the fashion world’s legendary supermodels alongside Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Cindy Crawford. In a fun vacation snap, the statuesque beauty showed off her gray hair. At a time when women feel the pressure to cover every inch of their grays, it’s refreshing to see Turlington, who has made a name for herself in recent years as an activist and documentarian working to advocate for the health of mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, take hold of her natural beauty and show it off. What a beauty!

“A wonderful visit with @cturlington ❤️ Always so great to reminisce about our trips!” Arthur Elgort captioned the photo series, which showed several shots of Turlington with a giant smile on her face.

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Turlington Can Still Rock the Runway

Back in February, Turlington headed to the Metropolitan Opera in New York City to close out the Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Show in a stunning black ensemble. But one of the most noticeable components of her look was the gray roots in her hair peeking through.

Here’s a look at Turlington closing out the runway at Kors:

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After going back to school at 26 to get her undergrad degree at NYU, Turlington returned to school at 39 to get a master’s in public health. She’s the founder of Every Mother Counts, a maternal health care nonprofit organization. While she has two children, she previously told Glamour that the organization is “very much like my third child.”

In regard to her best professional advice, Turlington advised that people “cultivate meaningful relationships.”

“I really do try to listen very attentively to any kind of personal story that someone is sharing with me. Not in any kind of game way, but in a true way. Because the more I can absorb in whatever amount of time that I spend with anyone, the more closely we can connect and the more that I will be able to take forward into another relationship at some point,” she said. “There are so many relationships I’ve had since I was a teenager in my first profession that, while I don’t see people very frequently, they come in really handy in other areas of life. The more you put in at the very beginning, I think, the possibilities are that much greater. You just never know where anyone is going to move on to or be.”

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If you thought patio season was winding down, think again! The easy breeze of late August and early September is still calling your name, and the Kyy Remote-Controlled Solar String Lights are here to keep the party going. 

They’re dazzlingly discounted at 44% off on Amazon, now just $20. Whether you’re prepping for a Labor Day weekend backyard bash, sprucing up your porch, or just want to add a little sparkle to your late evenings, shoppers said these “strong” and “ambient” solar lights are a game-changer.

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With a hefty 78 feet of length (that’s 24 sockets!), you’ve got enough warm white LED glow to transform even the most ordinary outdoor space into a twinkling wonderland. You can also shop the strands in 48, 96, or 192-foot options if you need another length. 

Rain in the forecast? No worries. These lights are waterproof, UL-listed, and built to withstand just about anything Mother Nature throws their way. During Midwest snowstorms, East Coast humidity, and everything in between, these lights will keep shining. Shoppers were particularly impressed by their durability.

One happy customer shared, “I bought these solar lights back in 2023, and I can honestly say they’ve exceeded my expectations. They’ve stayed outside through snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and summer heat. Despite that, they still charge well and light up every night.”

The KYY string lights have a solar panel with a high-performance battery, delivering over 20 hours of light on a single 8-hour charge. They come with a USB port for backup charging, so your ambiance never misses a beat. Plus, with the included remote control, you can adjust brightness, set timers, and choose your favorite lighting mode without ever leaving your cozy chair.

Installation is a breeze, too. Simply mount them on your wall or lawn using ground plugs or screws. Shoppers said these “durable solar lights” have “held up through all kinds of Illinois weather,” making them perfect for “lazy” garden owners. 

Another shopper raved, “The lights stay lit all night all the way to the morning. Perfect for the patio. I’ll be ordering some as gifts in the future.”

“Still going strong after two years,” a third shopper stated.  “These have lasted through single-digit winters and 100-degree summers.”

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Joseph Trohman is the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Fall Out Boy. The iconic band has had four top-10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down,” “Dance, Dance,” “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race,” and “Centuries.”

Today, Trohman turns 42. He was only a teenager when the band formed, and he was 20 when they released their breakthrough album, From Under the Cork Tree, in 2005. The album reached number nine on the Billboard 200 and earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.

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In 2022, Trohman released a book called None of This Rocks: A Memoir, which has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon. In the book, he speaks in detail about his mental health.

When promoting the book, he spoke to Variety about the fact that the band has never shied away from discussing their emotions. “When we started Fall Out Boy, we were doing things lyrically that were very much about tapping into deep, emotional dark wells that were not okay to talk about,” he said. “Yeah, we were made fun of for that, of course, but it didn’t seem to hurt the band.”

He also spoke about the struggles that he has faced throughout the years. “There were still moments that were incredibly fun, and I had to be really present for, but then there were all these other moments where things were moving so fast,” he said. “They’re blazing past me, and I just couldn’t catch up to it and I felt lost. I just desperately want to find some sort of identity. When you’re a creative person, you do want to put your mark on stuff, and I felt like I was having a really hard time doing that in a band that was so prolific. Everybody was such a heavy brute-force creatively.””

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Trohman’s book is available for purchase on Amazon. He is still a member of Fall Out Boy, and the band is still making new music to this day.

Feeling dizzy can certainly be disorienting. It can make you feel woozy, off-balance and even nauseous. 

What causes this strange feeling? Typically, feeling dizzy is a sign that something has impacted your sense of balance. The central nervous system, ears and eyes all play important roles in maintaining spatial awareness and balance. 

Dr. Dara Lee Lewis, MD, a preventive cardiologist with Mass General Brigham Heart & Vascular Institute, says that dehydration is a common cause of dizziness. “Most people will feel dizzy at times, and often this is due to dehydration. Any time we lose more salt and fluids than we take in—such as through sweating, diarrhea, vomiting, skipped meals or certain medications, including diuretics—we can become dizzy. If drinking fluids and electrolytes helps you feel better, then dehydration was the most likely cause,” she tells Parade.

But it isn’t just dehydration that can cause dizziness. Dr. Lee Lewis says that it could be a sign that your blood pressure is off. Here, she shares how you can know for sure what’s causing dizziness and when it’s important to see a doctor about it.

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The First Question a Cardiologist Asks About When Someone Feels Dizzy

If a patient tells Dr. Lee Lewis that they’re feeling dizzy, she says that the first questions she asks are geared toward getting a better understanding of what they mean.

“The term ‘dizziness’ can mean different things to different people, so I start by asking them to describe exactly what they are feeling. Some people feel lightheaded, as if they might faint. Others feel a sense of motion or that the room is spinning.  Then I ask, ‘What makes the dizziness worse, and what makes it better?’” she explains.

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After asking these initial questions, the first test Dr. Lee Lewis runs is checking blood pressure. “I often see patients who have low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness that is worse when they stand up and better when they lie down,” she says, explaining that dizziness caused by low blood pressure feels different from dizziness caused by a problem in the inner ear or brain, which feels more like a spinning sensation.

“This type of dizziness is often worse with head movement rather than the upright position,” she tells Parade. 

This is exactly why she asks questions about what exactly the dizziness feels like: Dizziness caused by a problem with the cardiovascular system feels different from dizziness caused by a problem in the inner ear or brain.

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Cardiovascular Issues That Can Cause Dizziness

As Dr. Lee Lewis has explained, low blood pressure can lead to feeling dizzy, specifically when standing up. “Any condition that causes the blood pressure to drop can cause dizziness. These might include excessively slow or excessively fast heart rate, overmedication with blood pressure-lowering medicines and dehydration,” she says.

The reason why low blood pressure can cause dizziness is because it leads to cerebral hypoperfusion, which means the brain is temporarily receiving less blood flow and oxygen than it needs. 

Dr. Lee Lewis adds that some health conditions, such as advanced diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, can also cause a drop in blood pressure and lead to dizziness when standing upright. She explains that it isn’t unusual for people with advanced diabetes or Parkinson’s disease to frequently experience dizzy spells. 

Diabetics experience dizziness for a different reason than why people with low blood pressure experience it. The dizziness that diabetics experience is due to low blood sugar. When blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL, the brain loses its main source of fuel. This lack of energy is what causes the dizziness.

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When To See a Doctor About Dizziness

If you’re feeling dizzy, Dr. Lee Lewis says that the first step is to sit down, drink some water and have something to eat. Remember, dehydration is a common cause of dizziness. If you’ve been outside in the heat, working out or have lost a lot of fluid through sweat for some other reason, she recommends drinking an electrolyte drink.

If the dizziness is so severe that you come close to fainting or you do faint, that’s when Dr. Lee Lewis notes it’s important to see a doctor ASAP.

“If dizziness is accompanied by a feeling of palpitations, racing or skipping heartbeat, this would also be a reason to see a doctor. But if the dizziness is mild and gets better on its own, it can usually be managed at home,” she adds. 

Certainly, if dizzy spells are something you’re experiencing frequently, that’s another reason to see a doctor. With your doctor’s help, you can pinpoint the root cause of your dizziness and treat it accordingly. No one should have to suffer through dizzy spells, and once you know the reason they’re happening, you’ll no longer have to.

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Sources

• Dizziness. Cleveland Clinic.
• Dr. Dara Lee Lewis, MD, preventive cardiologist with Mass General Brigham Heart & Vascular Institute.
• Ah Kim, H., de Bisdorff, A., Bronstein, A. M., et al. (2019). Hemodynamic orthostatic dizziness/vertigo: Diagnostic criteria. Journal of Vestibular Research. 29(2-3):45-56. 
• Your Brain and Diabetes. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

There’s a Picasso painting for everyone—you just need to look at your birth date to discover yours.

Between the numerological energy of birth date and understanding who Picasso is as an artist will point you to the painting that represents your soul.

Everyone knows that Pablo Picasso is a renowned Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement. His artistic style is beloved because it’s distinct yet dynamic. Picasso can accredit some of his talent to his own birth date, April 8. Since he’s born on the 8th, Picasso embodies the numerological qualities of 8, making him powerful and masterful. Themes like control, money, authority, and spiritual balance play a significant part in not only Picasso’s life, but his art. 

Picasso’s empowering birth date and skilled creativity touches everyone. No matter when you were born or the numerological energy you’re assigned, there’s a Picasso painting for you, based on your birth date. 

Your Picasso Painting, Based on Your Birth Date

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Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th: Les Demoiselles D’Avignon

Progressive artistic styles and paintings typically align with those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th. These birth dates all correspond with the fresh and courageous energy of 1 in numerology. Like Picasso, these birth dates aren’t afraid to take a creative risk. While many of Picasso’s paintings demonstrate his boldness, Les Demoiselles D’Avignon stands out. This striking and startling painting represents these birth dates’ willingness to stand out as a result of going against the grain.

Born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, and 29th: Le Rêve

The moon guides those born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, and 29th to be deeply sentimental. Numerology says that 2 also blesses these birth dates with unique sensitivity since they’re undoubtedly in touch with their emotions. It’s no surprise that these birth dates feel called to Picasso’s Le Rêve. This beautiful painting captures the alluring, sensual energy. These birth dates cannot deny that they can feel the magic and attraction just by looking at Le Rêve.

Born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, and 30th: Girl before a Mirror

People born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, and 30th don’t shy away from asking the big questions. They’re co-ruled by spiritual Jupiter and curious 3, so they know there’s always more than what meets the eye. Girl before a Mirror showcases these birth dates’ excitability, vibrancy, and depth. This poignant painting inspires these birth dates to reflect on who they are. They will find their answer while gazing into the intense, vivacious colors.

Born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, and 31st: La Vie

Picasso’s famous Blue Period pieces appeal to those born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, and 31st. Numerologists believe that 4 inspires these birth dates, which is why they’re known for their tenacity, strength, and determination. People born on these dates are hard workers, so they’ll feel especially connected with La Vie. This poignant masterpiece realistically represents the stress and challenges of being part of the working class, so these birth dates will see themselves in La Vie.

Born on the 5th, 14th, and 23rd: Guernica

Intentional art aligns with people born on the 5th, 14th, and 23rd. Astrology’s Uranus and numerology’s 5 inspires these birth dates to create meaningful change. They’re rebellious and individualistic, so they’ll feel at home with Picasso’s Guernica. People born on these dates feel the immense power of this famous anti-war painting. They resonate with the controversial, starkly honest, and daring energy that emanates from Guernica.

Born on the 6th, 15th, and 24th: Figures At The Seaside

Venus encourages those born on the 6th, 15th, and 24th to be loving, relationship-centered individuals. Numerology’s sweet and compassionate 6 also guides these birth dates in their relationships. Their desire for connection aligns with the eroticism and magnetism in Figures At The Seaside. People born on these dates will feel the love and desire as they gaze on the intertwined figures. Spending a moment with Figures At The Seaside might even motivate these birth dates to share their hearts. 

Born on the 7th, 16th, and 25th: The Old Guitarist

Soulful individuals are born on the 7th, 16th, and 25th because they embody the depth and profoundness of 7. According to numerology, 7 influences these birth dates to be reflective and intentional. While they can pick up on the energies in all of Picasso’s works, The Old Guitarist stands out. These birth dates feel the emotion displayed in this famous Blue Period painting. No matter how many times they see it, The Old Guitarist always gives these birth dates something new to consider.   

Born on the 8th, 17th, and 26th: Jacqueline With Flowers

Picasso’s Jacqueline With Flowers means something personal to those born on the 8th, 17th, and 26th. People born on these dates empathize with Picasso’s energy, since they’re both aligned with the numerological traits of 8. They can feel Picasso’s renewed energy and sense of optimism gazing upon his creative take of his second wife, Jacqueline. Seeing this famous painting will remind these birth dates that starting over will lead to new muses that will inspire them once again. 

Born on the 9th, 18th, and 27th: At the Lapin Agile

People born on the 9th, 18th, and 27th are deeply connected to their world and the spirit realm. They’re guided by 9’s compassion, worldliness, and oneness, so they’re especially sensitive to the art they consume. Some of Picasso’s works might be too intense, but these birth dates will feel a strong kinship with At the Lapin Agile. People born on these dates feel nostalgic, since this painting transports them to another life. The distinctly humanistic vibration of At the Lapin Agile perfectly captures these birth dates’ empathetic spirit. 

Melissa McCarthy is looking particularly svelte in a new post celebrating her 56th birthday.

The beloved actress who worked her way into our hearts as Sookie on Gilmore Girls, became a comedy legend with roles in films like Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, and St. Vincent. Her role on Mike & Molly earned her critical acclaim and a bevy of acting awards, and her appearances on Saturday Night Live have gone down in comedy history. But in a new post celebrating her 56th birthday, the star looked more svelte than ever as she embraced the delightful parts of aging. Making it clear that getting older means embracing your quirks, the star wore a cherry hat as she jokingly noted that “subtlety is everything.”

With a svelte look and sculpted face, McCarthy reminded us why we love her so much below:

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McCarthy Stunned on the Red Carpet

 Back in April, McCarthy hit the red carpet at the Fashion Trust Awards and blew us away. Revealing a dramatic weight loss transformation, the stunning actress showed off a svelte figure in a golden Pucci gown. With her hair pulled back into a ponytail, McCarthy epitomized ’70s chic and looked happy and healthy.

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McCarthy herself has spoken about her weight loss journey, sharing in a May 2018 interview with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club that she had been losing “a lot” of weight gradually, over the course of five years.

“I think everybody’s always kind of working on something,” she said. “And I was like, ‘If I can de-stress and just do it slower and stop constantly trying to be on something.’ And then it actually worked better instead of being like, ‘I’m gonna not do this and do this and only drink this.’ ”

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