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Former MTV star Rachel Campos-Duffy had some strong words for Madonna during the premiere episode of Fox News’ new podcast the Girls.

Campos-Duffy, who first rose to fame on MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco in 1994, joined Harris Faulkner, Kat Timpf, Melissa DeRosa and former ESPN host Samantha Ponder for the podcast’s debut on Thursday, Oct. 1.

During a conversation about aging and cosmetic procedures, Campos-Duffy brought up Madonna, who turned 68 in August, and her appearance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27.

“How do you take care of your body, which is a gift?” Campos-Duffy asked. “You want to be attractive and you want to maintain your looks as long as you can, but when does it go into like this extreme vanity?”

Campos-Duffy then said she and Timpf had been discussing “somebody we both don’t like talking about because we love her, but it has gone into the extreme, which is Madonna.”

“She was just at the VMAs and like fully embarrassed herself and could have used all that wealth to teach us how to age gracefully,” Campos-Duffy continued, “and instead she’s teaching us a different lesson.”

Madonna opened this year’s VMAs with her first performance at the awards show in 23 years, taking the stage with Sabrina Carpenter for their collaboration “Bring Your Love” before Charli XCX joined her for “Danceteria Afterhours.”

It was also a big night for the Queen of Pop beyond her performance. Madonna won seven awards, including Artist of the Year, after entering the ceremony as the night’s most-nominated artist.

But Campos-Duffy returned to Madonna later in the podcast while discussing how she personally wants to approach getting older.

“For me, I just want to age gracefully,” she said. “That’s why this Madonna thing is so upsetting to me because I really admired her as a young woman. I thought she was so interesting.”

“I just feel like there are certain women that are aging gracefully and there are certain women that aren’t,” Campos-Duffy continued, “and I want to be one that ages gracefully.”

The conversation then broadened into a discussion of what “aging gracefully” actually means and whether cosmetic procedures are necessarily at odds with it.

“I always hear people say this term ‘aging gracefully,’ but as someone who is in this process right now, like what does it mean to age gracefully?” Ponder asked. “Does that mean not doing anything?”

DeRosa said that, for her, it means “still looking like you,” adding that some women no longer resemble how they used to look.

“Some of these women, they don’t look like themselves. You see pictures of them from 20 years ago and you’re like you used to be so beautiful and I can’t recognize you,” said DeRosa.

Timpf, meanwhile, was candid about her own stance on cosmetic surgery.

“I will be getting a facelift if I live long enough,” she said.

Campos-Duffy agreed, saying that modern facelifts can look more natural than they once did. When asked whether she would eventually consider having one herself, she replied, “Yes, I’m with Kat.”

DeRosa said she believes Botox is “OK,” but had a different opinion about lip injections.

“Everyone should stop doing the lip injectables, I think,” she said. “Let’s have a public service announcement. Everybody get on board with that.”

the Girls debuted Oct. 1 as the newest addition to Fox News Podcasts’ lineup. The show features a rotating group of co-hosts discussing topics ranging from politics and pop culture to relationships, parenting, careers and money, with new episodes scheduled to drop every Thursday.

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Actress Chase Infiniti has landed a role in director Dylan Clark’s upcoming religious horror film, Portrait of God, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This is Infiniti’s first film role since her breakout performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Best-Picture-Winning movie, One Battle After Another. She is also famous for her main roles in Apple TV’s Presumed Innocent and Hulu’s The Testaments. Infiniti received a Primetime Emmy nomination for her performance in the latter.

No story details have been revealed about Portrait of God, written by Clark and Joe Russo. However, the film is based on Clark’s viral 2022 horror short of the same name, which follows a religious student researching a mysterious painting housing a supernatural entity. Lionsgate will produce Clark’s feature-length film alongside horror filmmakers Sam Raimi (Send Help) and Jordan Peele (Get Out).

“We’re delighted to deepen our creative partnership with Dylan Clark, whose remarkable talent and distinctive perspective make him one of the most exciting emerging voices in horror,” said Lionsgate film group chairman Adam Fogelson. “With Sam and Jordan, two of the genre’s most influential producers, the extraordinary Chase Infiniti starring, and Dylan at the helm, this is an exceptional creative team.”

Clark is one of multiple young filmmakers who have recently broken out into the horror scene, with Curry Barker and Kane Parsons breaking box-office records with Obsession and Backrooms, respectively. Along with Portrait of God, Clark will direct the upcoming reboot of The Blair Witch Project.

“With Blair Witch, I’m experiencing firsthand the trust Lionsgate places in its filmmakers, and I couldn’t be happier that Portrait of God has found a home there as well,” said Clark. “I’m also thrilled to welcome Chase Infiniti to our team. She blew me away in One Battle After Another and is one of the most exciting young actors working today.”

There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people’s trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.

Here’s a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.

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Who won Jeopardy today? Rian Robertson

Rian Robertson took the champ title from Kristin Franke, earning a daily total of $16,100.

Who are the Jeopardy contestants today? Elizabeth Severs

Elizabeth Severs is an aspiring novelist from Wilmington, North Carolina.

Rian Robertson

Rian Robertson is a software developer from Ottawa, Ontario.

Kristin Franke

Kristin Franke is a pastor from Washington, D.C. 

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What was Final Jeopardy today?

Final Jeopardy today was in the category “HISTORIC ZOOLOGY“

The clue: “Described when first encountered in 1835, this species “must have weighed at least 200 pounds… gave a deep hiss, & drew in its head.”

The answer: “What is the Galápagos tortoise.”

Robertson held a runaway lead at the end of the DJ round with $18,900, next to Severs and Franke’s $6,800 and $8,000, respectively. 

While Robertson was the only one to get FJ incorrect, “What is anaconda?,” she only lost the $2,800, emerging as the new champion with $16,100. The previous champ, Franke, got it right, crossing out her initial answer of what was going to be “Komodo Dragon,” adding her wager of $5,601 for a second-place total of $13,601. Severs added a $4,000 wager for a third-place spot with $10,800. 

Robertson will be back on Friday for attempt number 2.

Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!

When is Jeopardy on next?

Jeopardy! will come back on Friday, October 2, 2026, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch.

Where is Jeopardy streaming?

Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment’s notice.

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Is dating in the cards for Kelly Clarkson now that she has a little more free time on her hands?

The Grammy winner shared a rare update on her love life during an appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast. 

When hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers asked directly if she’s currently dating, Clarkson revealed that she’s not—and isn’t interested in doing so right now.

As for why? Her kids. 

“I think there’s a lot behind that, but I think that would rock their boat a little bit,” she explained. 

Clarkson is a mom to daughter River, 12, and son Remington, 10, whom she shares with her late ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. 

Blackstock and Clarkson were married to from 2013 to 2022, though she filed for divorce in 2020. 

The couple was married from 2013 to 2022, though Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020. Blackstock died in August 2025 at age 48 following a more than three-year private battle with cancer.

Clarkson also made it clear that a relationship isn’t something she’s willing to prioritize at the moment.

“I feel like if you’re going to be in a relationship, you have to be willing to give some of your time up,” Clarkson said, declaring, “And I am unwilling.”

Instead, the singer is embracing a slower pace of life. After wrapping The Kelly Clarkson Show this summer after seven seasons, she’s focusing on what she calls “embracing the calmness.”

“I love my life right now,” she shared. “It just got to where I am not exhausted at every point of it.”

For years, Clarkson has balanced a demanding career, including her eponymous talk show, a stint as a coach on The Voice, a Las Vegas residency, and her successful music career. She even hosted the Billboard Music Awards for three consecutive years. 

Now that she’s taking some much-needed me-time, she’s “having fun” spending time with her kids and doing all the things she wasn’t able to do when they were younger. 

“We’re cooking, we’re playing games. I’m there at pickup, or I’m there dropping off. I’m there,” Clarkson said. 

Clarkson, who moved from Los Angeles to New York in 2023 for her show, admitted that it’s exciting to live in a big city filled with “different cultures,” a shift from her upbringing in Houston. 

And the closest thing to a “lover” in her life right now is actually AI. 

“My lover, ChatGPT,” she jokingly admitted, elaborating on her addiction to the technology.

“Controversial, I don’t care. Here’s the thing, I love AI. There are very amazing things with AI that I’m obsessed with. I’m very into it artistically, too. I have fun with it just like everybody else does,” she explained.

While she doesn’t think AI-generated artists should compete with human musicians on the charts, she does “welcome” it to the table creatively.

“I think it’s really cool and creative what we’re going to create with AI, musically… I think it’s a fun field to play in. But I don’t think they should be competing with humans,” she added. 

She even revealed she uses AI to help design spaces in her home, and who knows, it may have even inspired her recent style refresh.

After wrapping her talk show, Clarkson debuted her shortest haircut in years! 

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Phylicia Rashad may be an icon thanks to the ’80s and ’90s series The Cosby Show, but the TV queen is looking better than ever with gray curls in 2026.

Rashad, 78, became a household name in the role of matriarch Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which ran from 1984 to 1992. The beloved series, which starred Bill Cosby as her husband, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, went down in history for its hilarious comedy and groundbreaking depiction of a wealthy, upper-middle-class African American family living in New York City’s Brooklyn. More recently, she’s appeared in HBO’s The Gilded Age and Paramount+’s Diarra From Detroit. But Rashad isn’t just known for her role on the TV screen. She’s also an acclaimed theater actress and director with two Tony Awards under her belt.

Rashad made a rare appearance this week at the opening night of Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of “School Girls; Or The African Mean Girls Play” on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York City. Sporting long, gray hair in stylish curls, the TV icon and theatrical star is absolutely thriving in her seventies.

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Rashad Has an Exciting New Film Project

Earlier this week, Deadline reported that Rashad just completed filming a short film, Alone, a psychological thriller that features a majority deaf cast. The project stars A Quiet Place actor Millicent Simmonds alongside Troy Kotsur and Nyle DiMarco.

Simmonds plays Samantha, “a deaf woman living alone who receives an advanced humanoid robot designed to make her life easier. But as the machine learns her routines, emotions and past, their growing connection takes a dark and unsettling turn.”

What Does Rashad Think of the Current State of Television?

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The world of TV is light years away from what it was when Rashad was the queen of network television. But when asked by Variety in August how she feels about roles and shows that don’t accurately depict the Black experience, Rashad gave an answer that perfectly fit her trademark honesty and poise.

“And if there’s something on television that I don’t like, I simply don’t watch it,” she replied.

Related: ‘Cosby Show’ Icon Phylicia Rashad, 77, Is a Goddess With Massive Gray Bun Alongside Stunning Sister Debbie Allen, 75

Fall baking season is officially here, which means it’s time to trade those everyday loaf pans for something a little more festive. As pumpkin, apple, maple and spice flavors make their annual comeback, even a simple quick bread can become part of the season’s decor. And if you’re going to bake a loaf anyway, why not make one that looks like a tiny edible work of art?

That’s where Williams Sonoma’s Nordic Ware Fall Loaf Pan comes in. The $39.95 pan features an intricate harvest pattern that transforms the outside of your baked goods into a full-on autumn scene. Instead of pulling an ordinary rectangular loaf from the oven, you’ll get a beautifully detailed design featuring a cornucopia motif baked right into the surface.

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Nordic Ware Fall Loaf Pan, $39.95 at Williams Sonoma

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The pan is made of cast aluminum, which Williams Sonoma says heats quickly and evenly for consistent baking. Its gold-tone nonstick finish helps the finished loaf release cleanly while preserving all those little decorative details. The retailer also recommends using nonstick baking spray with flour to help the pattern come through clearly.

And that detailed design is really the star of the show. Imagine filling it with pumpkin bread, apple spice cake, banana bread or a maple-infused quick bread, then flipping it over to reveal a loaf that looks like it belongs as the centerpiece of a fall dinner table.

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It’s also the kind of baking gadget that makes homemade treats feel a little more special without requiring you to become a professional cake decorator. The pan handles the fancy part for you; all you have to do is mix, pour, bake and admire your handiwork.

Social media seems to understand the appeal, too. One fan summed up their reaction simply with, “oh so good!” And honestly, when a baking pan can make a humble loaf look this festive, there isn’t much more explanation needed.

Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, bringing something to a fall gathering or simply looking for an excuse to make another batch of pumpkin bread, this Williams Sonoma find brings plenty of seasonal personality to the kitchen. Just hand-wash and dry the pan thoroughly to keep it in good shape for future autumn baking sessions.

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Stephenie Meyer’s The Twilight Saga: New Moon hit bookstores, and even wilder that we watched its film adaptation in theaters 17 years ago. Whether you were Team Edward, Team Jacob or Team “Can We Just Stop Talking About Vampires Already?” the story had an irrefutable impact on pop culture. Even decades later, fans still swoon over the otherworldly love story.

In fact, The Twilight Saga’s mark is so strong that fragrance retailer Scentbird just dropped a second eau de parfum inspired by New Moon, just seven months after launching a perfume based on the original movie to a whole lot of fanfare.

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The Twilight Saga x Scentbird New Moon Eau de Parfum, $4.95–$90 at Scentbird

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon Eau de Parfum dropped on Oct. 1 and is described as a floral amber fragrance. Basically, it combines the freshness and prettiness of flowers with a cozy, slightly sweet depth. Then you get these notes of ginger flower, Tahitian vanilla and warm caramel that wrap around you like a warm hug.

“The response to our first Twilight fragrance showed us that fans don’t just want to revisit the story, they want new ways to step into it,” said Elena Lécué, chief marketing officer at Scentbird, in a statement. “With The Twilight Saga: New Moon Eau de Parfum, we’re going deeper into one of the saga’s most emotionally resonant chapters, translating that feeling into a fragrance fans can wear, collect and make their own. It’s the next chapter in a fragrance world we’re building exclusively for Twihards.”

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How Much Does The Twilight Saga: New Moon Eau de Parfum Cost?

Fair question to ask. Prices range from a modest $4.95 for a 1.5 milliliter sample to $90 for a full-size 50 milliliter bottle, with a few other price points and bottle sizes in between.

Not sure if this is the right scent for you? Go with the sample size. But if you want a fragrance that feels elegant and welcoming, with a little warmth and mystery, a floral amber like The Twilight Saga: New Moon Eau de Parfum may be your kind of scent. It’s less freshly picked flowers and more flowers wrapped in a cozy cashmere sweater, which feels perfect for fall.

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Tyler Perry is putting another property on the market.

The filmmaker and producer is listing his $57 million mansion in Beverly Hills, as well as his Jackson Hole, Wyoming, home. Both properties are reportedly worth $96.5 million.

The Beverly Hills property spans 22.5 acres and is located within the gated Beverly Ridge Estates community. The home itself has eight bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a library, a private movie theater, a bar, a swimming pool, a guesthouse, separate quarters for staff, and multiple spaces to entertain. Perry originally bought the land in 2004 for $4.3 million and completed the mansion in 2012.

An aerial view of the Beverly Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles.

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Over the years, the Beverly Hills house has been a welcoming home for many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and former President Barack Obama. Notably, Prince Harry and Megan Markle once called the property home following their exit from the Royal Family and leaving the United Kingdom. The couple originally moved to Canada, but when their location was revealed, Perry offered his Beverly Hills home in 2020 and much-needed security for them and their son, Archie. The media mogul is now the godfather to their second child, Lilibet.

“They’re really grateful to Tyler Perry for his kindness. They have endless gratitude to him for helping them during a complicated time,” a source told PEOPLE in August 2020. “With COVID and as they were stepping back from their royal duties, he provided them a safe haven.”

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Tyler Perry at The Paley Gala Honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on December 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Perry started his career in 1990 when he moved to Atlanta and performed in community theater plays. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, he wrote and produced many plays, but his breakthrough performance came with Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which he wrote and produced as an adaptation of his stage play of the same name. Outside of his own productions, Perry has been cast in multiple films, including Star Trek, Alex Cross, Gone Girl, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Vice and Don’t Look Up. He is best known as the creator and performer of Mabel “Madea” Simmons, a tough elderly woman, and also portrays her brother Joe Simmons and her nephew Brian Simmons.

Last month, the 57-year-old entertainer shared on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle that he was planning to move to Puerto Rico with his son, Aman, at the start of 2027.

“[I’m] moving to Puerto Rico at the top of the year, and I’m pulling back a whole lot,” he told reporter Justin Sylvester. He also celebrated his birthday that month, and said that the decision came as he grows older. “It’s time to slow down a bit, enjoy more time with my son and just take it all in.”

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When Bob Newhart read the premise for his new CBS show in 1972 he had one problem with it right away. The character was a psychiatrist. Newhart didn’t want that. A psychiatrist works with serious mental illness and he wasn’t going to build a comedy around making fun of people in real distress. He went back and told the producers: make him a psychologist instead. Someone whose patients come in week after week to talk about their problems and walk out exactly the same. He also told them: no children. He’d seen enough goofy-father shows. CBS said yes to both and Bob Hartley became a Chicago psychologist with a wife and a waiting room full of people who were never going to get better.

The patients were the show. Elliott Carlin was the centerpiece — a mean-spirited neurotic and completely impossible — a man who seemed to resent the very idea of getting better. Jack Riley played him and Carlin became one of the most talked-about recurring characters in 1970s television. Emil Peterson was there too — a quiet veteran who agreed with everything Bob said and changed absolutely nothing. Session after session Bob Hartley listened, took notes, said the right things and got nowhere. His patients walked out of his office exactly as troubled as they’d walked in. Sometimes more so. The show ran that same joke for 6 full seasons without blinking. Nobody got better. Nobody was supposed to.

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Suzanne Pleshette had turned down the role of Emily before the producers talked her back. It was the right call. Pleshette’s Emily was sharp, funny, and completely fine with the fact that her husband spent his days listening to people who’d never improve. The two of them together made the whole thing feel like a marriage between the only 2 sane people in Chicago. Bill Daily played Howard the neighbor who showed up constantly. Peter Bonerz played Jerry the dentist down the hall. Every time Howard came through the door he said “Hi Bob.” It happened 256 times across the show’s run — said by Howard, guest stars, bit players, and once by Bob himself.

The show ended April 1, 1978. Nobody got better on the way out. Then 12 years later Bob Newhart ended his second show Newhart with one of the most extraordinary moments in television history. At a Christmas party his wife Ginnie looked at Bob and Suzanne Pleshette who happened to be there and said: “You ought to wake up in bed with Suzie and describe this dream you had of owning this inn in Vermont.” Pleshette loved it. When the producers called her two years later to ask if she’d appear in the finale she said yes before they finished the sentence.

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The episode is ultimately revealed to be a dream by Dr Robert Hartley, the lead character from Bob Newhart’s earlier sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, which had ended four years before Newhart aired. Newhart stated that his wife had indeed proposed the ending which had been developed by the show’s writers. #newhart #bobnewhart #tvseries #tvshows #tvshow #television #tv #fyp #1980s #80s #sitcom #sitcoms #tvtok #classictv #tik #tiktok #genx #genxcrew #genxkid #generationx #tik_tok #throwback #nostalgia #tvclips #remember #goodolddays

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Newhart was so worried the surprise would leak that he had the writers produce a completely fake ending — in the fake version Dick Loudon gets killed by a golf ball and goes to heaven. The real ending was kept completely secret. When the lights came up and Pleshette appeared the studio audience gave a 15-second ovation before she could say a word. TV Guide and TV Land later named it the most unexpected moment in television history.

The Show That Never Fixed Anyone

Bob Newhart died on July 18, 2024. He was 94 years old. All 6 seasons are streaming on Amazon Prime. The character he insisted on being a psychologist — the one who never cured a single patient across 6 seasons — turned out to be the one that lasted. The psychiatrist he refused to play has been forgotten. The psychologist who never helped anyone is still on television.

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Fall is a season for gathering, and a few well-chosen accents can go a long way toward creating a warm, welcoming mood at home. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween dinner, setting the Thanksgiving table, or simply enjoying a meal with friends, seasonal touches can bring the look and feel of autumn into your dining room. Right now Walmart has a particularly cute option for working this classic fall shape into your table setting.

The Smith & Clark 2-Quart Pumpkin Cast Iron Dutch Oven at Walmart is currently on sale for $30, down from $40 at Walmart. This two-quart Dutch oven has a sculpted pumpkin shape and can be used for soups, stews, sauces, or other one-pot recipes. It also goes straight from the oven to the table, making it a fun piece to bring out for fall meals. When it’s not in use, the pumpkin design adds a seasonal touch to a tablescape or kitchen display. Shoppers have praised its eye-catching look, with one calling it a “gorgeous statement piece” and another saying it gave “major fall vibes.” 

Smith & Clark 2-Quart Pumpkin Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $30 (was $40) at Walmart

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This 2-quart Dutch oven is made from enameled cast iron and weighs 8.5 pounds, giving it the substantial feel you’d expect from cast-iron cookware. It comes with a matching lid that helps hold in heat and moisture and adds a charming fall touch to your table when it’s time to serve. 

It works on all stovetops, including induction, and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Its glossy enamel coating actually helps with food release and makes cleanup easier. Just keep in mind that the pot should always be hand-washed to help protect the finish. 

Shoppers were quick to praise its sturdy construction and realistic pumpkin design. “It is heavy and durable,” one shopper said, adding that they would “absolutely” purchase it again. Another called it a “great piece” to add to their kitchen for fall. “I would rate it a 10 out of 10!” they added. A third shopper loved how it looked on display, writing, “It is so cute sitting on my stovetop! I’m very pleased with it!” 

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At just $30, the Smith & Clark 2-Quart Pumpkin Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a fun piece to bring out throughout the fall and into the holiday season. Head to Walmart now and add it to your cookware collection before the deal ends! 

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Get ready for an exciting holiday season at CBS’s top-rated soap opera The Young and the Restless as headwriter Jamey Giddens teases an upcoming event.

Giddens took to X to post a photo from the set of the CBS daytime drama with Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore), Michael Damian Weir (Danny Romalotti), Lauralee Bell (Christine “Cricket” Blair), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), Michael Grazidei (Daniel Romalotti), and Lily Brooks O’Briant (Lucy Romalotti).

The headwriter teased that he and co-headwriter Dan O’Connor “can’t wait for you to watch Thanksgiving in Genoa City.”

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Giddens and O’Connor recently took over the writers’ room at the popular daytime drama, with the duo’s first episode scheduled to air on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Both writers have been awarded Daytime Emmys and Writers Guild Awards for their previous work. O’Connor for his time on General Hospital and Giddens for his work on Days of Our Lives.

Before joining The Young and the Restless, Giddens daytime career began as a breakdown writer of Beyond the Gates and Days of Our Lives. He was also the creator of Ambitions and ran the writers’ room for Tyler Perry’s Sistas.

O’Connor previously worked on ABC soap opera One Life to Live and was head writer of General Hospital for years.

In addition to working on The Young and the Restless, this winter Giddens will have episodes airing on two other soap operas as he wrote episodes of Days of our Lives and Beyond the Gates that are set to air at the end of this year.

In addition, Giddens also penned the upcoming Lifetime revival of All My Children with former Days of our Lives headwriter Ron Carlivati.

Giddens previously encouraged viewers to tune in to The Young and the Restless now in order to get ready for his upcoming content, writing on X, “Start watching NOW! Fall in Genoa City sets up tons of juicy stories @oconnordanj and I are lucky to inherit as we begin telling new ones! Let’s watch as a Soap Fam!”

Brand new episodes of The Young and the Restless air weekdays on CBS and stream weeknights on Paramount+.

Barry Williams has a lot of stories from his five seasons on The Brady Bunch, and he recently shared some backstage secrets with fans.

The actor, who played Greg Brady on the ABC sitcom from 1969 to 1974, appeared at RetroCon in Oaks, PA, and was questioned by a fan about some of his more notable bloopers that made it into the episodes.

The fan recalled that in one episode, Williams tripped over a bicycle in the Brady driveway and in another, he called co-star Eve Plumb by her real name by mistake. The fan also pointed out that in the first of the famous Hawaii episodes, Williams tripped and clearly said “oops,” and in another episode he noticeably stepped on Plumb’s foot.

“That’s a lot of episodes you just went through,” Williams, 72, replied. “Let’s contextualize them.  I did trip over the bike when Dad came home and told us we were going on vacation. That’s because I was stoned. It is true I tripped over the steps. ‘Oops’  would have been mild for me, but they didn’t redo it.”

“So you know there were things that were done that were accidental, and they would just leave them in because they didn’t want to take the time to go back,” Williams explained. “They certainly knew it, and certainly in post-production they would know it because you hear it over and over and over again while it’s all being edited together.”

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Williams also recalled that the cast members mistakenly “interchanged our names fairly often.“

“We had, you know, Michael Lookinland, or Mike, was Bobby, and Robert ‘Bob’ [Reed] was Mike [Brady]’,” he noted. “Maureen and Marcia were pretty close. … Susan, Cindy, pretty close. So that happened. .. and I stepped on Eve’s foot on purpose!”

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Williams has talked about Brady bloopers in the past, most notably in his book Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg, where he revealed that one of the “biggest goofs ever” came in the Season 2 episode “What Goes Up.” The mistake took place as the Bradys played on a trampoline.

“You’ll see Greg turn to Jan and quite clearly say, ‘Why don’t you give it try, Eve?’” Williams wrote. “We’d blow takes with slip-ups like that all the time, but this is the only name gaffe that made it onto the airwaves.”

In another chapter, Williams recalled a scene that he filmed while high on marijuana—for the first time in his life— while hanging out with his friends. The then-teen actor was supposed to have the day off, but he was called into the studio for a last-minute shoot for the Season 4 episode “Law and Disorder” while hanging out with his friends.

“Jesus! I’m gonna have to film a Brady scene while stoned!” he recalled in his book.

Fans may recall the scene in which Williams trips in the driveway and has a goofy grin throughout, while saying a dazed “Far out” to his TV parents.

Williams elaborated during a Brady Bunch fan convention in 2014, noting that while his creative juices were flowing at first, he ultimately froze on camera. The moment of realization came as he accidentally tripped over the air pump for his character’s bike.

“I got scared out of my bell bottoms,” he shared. “The reason you don’t see me move after I trip over the line leading to my tire was because I was frozen. …And if you freeze frame on that, you’ll see my eyes bloodshot. It was a terrifying experience. I really regretted it, and my creativity shrunk into the background. So there it is forever and ever.”

“The good news is I’m a much, much better actor when I’m completely sober than when I’m high, so I just stay sober,” The Brady Bunch star said.

Related: Barry Williams Reveals the Iconic ‘Brady Bunch’ Prop He Still Owns More Than 50 Years Later

I don’t mean to brag, but I happen to have a 552-day streak of learning Italian in the Duolingo app. And, as a mom to two homeschooled teens, the mobile learning platform has been a big part of my kids’ earning their high school language credits.

My teens also love Taco Bell (It was my son’s first job!), so when I saw the news today about Taco Bell and Duolingo partnering for a limited-edition taco sauce, I alerted my kids in our family group chat immediately. After all, it’s not too often that two of your favorite things collide, but here we are.

Duolingo’s Duo gets a Taco Bell makeover to celebrate the brands’ National Taco Day collaboration.

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Oct. 6 is National Taco Day, and Taco Bell is taking the holiday worldwide, teaming up with Duolingo for an all-new Duo Habanero Sauce. The sauce, which Taco Bell describes as “tangy with fruity notes and a kick of habanero heat,” comes in a Duolingo-green sauce packet that will feature taco-inspired sayings across nine different languages.

How To Get Taco Bell’s Duo Habanero Sauce

Taco Bell’s Duo Habanero Sauce launches on October. 6. Guests will receive one packet of the new sauce with each Doritos Loco Taco purchased and will be able to purchase additional packets of Duo Habanero Sauce à la carte for $0.20 each. Taco Bell fans will find participating restaurants across the U.S., Canada, Australia, China, India, Spain, and the UK.

Taco Bell and Duolingo’s limited-edition Duo Habanero Sauce packets feature taco-themed messages in nine languages.

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“Language and food are two of the most powerful ways we connect with culture and with
each other,” said Emmanuel Orssaud, chief marketing officer at Duolingo, in a press release. “Taco is a rare word that travels easily across cultures, making it a fun starting point for getting people curious about language.”

Duolingo Perks for Taco Bell Rewards Members

Once they’re “curious about language,” Taco Bell Rewards members can unlock one month of Super Duolingo for free from Oct. 1 through Oct. 6 in the Taco Bell app. There’s also a limited-edition plushie of Duo the Owl, Duolingo’s mascot, wearing a Taco Bell uniform, that Taco Bell Rewards members can enter to win through Taco Bell’s Tuesday Drops Page on Oct. 6. Only 1,000 of the Duo X Taco Bell plushies will be up for grabs, so be ready.

Taco Bell and Duolingo’s National Taco Day collab includes a limited-edition Duo plush dressed in Taco Bell gear.

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More Duo-centric celebrations are planned for National Taco Day at Taco Bells around the world, including an Oct. 6 Duo takeover at the Taco Bell Midtown Cantina in New York City, so keep an eye on the Taco Bell website, app, and social media channels for more information.

One of the Duo Habanero Sauce packets says, “taco needs no translation,” and, as a faithful Duolingo app user, I can confirm, taco in Italian is, indeed, taco.

Bradley Whitford, Dulé Hill, Martin Sheen, Mary McCormack, and Josh Malina just had a mini The West Wing reunion. While the group gathering wasn’t exactly planned, Whitford did bring up some pretty exciting news.

The castmates gathered to celebrate the unveiling of Whitford’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He later revealed to Variety that he’s all in for The West Wing revival, but not in its previous form. Instead, Whitford said he could see it as a “limited series of some kind.” 

This isn’t the first time someone associated with the hit has toyed with the idea of bringing it back. Two years ago, show creator, writer, and executive producer Aaron Sorkin talked to Variety about the possibility of reviving The West Wing (during a visit to the real White House for the series’ 25th anniversary): “I didn’t think about it seriously, frankly, until today…We’ll see what happens when I wake up tomorrow. But, if you’re asking me now, this is how I feel.”

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Of course, that didn’t happen. But now Whitford and one of his former costars seem interested in reprising their roles. The Handmaid’s Tale star had this to say about Sorkin, “I’ll work with him.” 

If Whitford can “work with” Sorkin, Hill would also jump at the chance to act in a new version of The West Wing. He shared, “I always say that’s a question for Aaron Sorkin. If he writes it, then I will come. I think if he writes it, then we all will be there.”

The West Wing originally aired from 1999 to 2006. Since its finale, the political landscape has gone through some pretty striking changes that could make a new show tricky. Hill noted, “Sometimes I wonder, though, where things are in the world. Things are so outlandish. I don’t know how you dramatize any of that. With him writing, it would be a lovely thing to hopefully steer the collective consciousness of our society back toward humanity and connectivity and understanding.” 

What do fans think about a West Wing redo? Viewers discussed the potentially problematic reboot on X, writing, “The West Wing can not exist today as it did then. It would be another show among dozens with partisan stereotyping and Conservative caricatures”, “President Jed Bartlett is a far-right extremist by 2026 standards,” and “Wouldn’t work today.” 

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— Variety (@Variety) September 30, 2026

As of now, there are no plans for Whitford, Hill, Sheen, and the rest of the cast to return to the White House. But we can all still hope that Sorkin considers a West Wing reboot.

New details regarding the tragic death of actor Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, have been revealed. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records viewed by Page Six state that Fiona died in a hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The Lowe family announced Fiona’s death on the same day with this statement:

“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance. She was adored by her sisters, and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives. Her passing is devastating for our entire family, and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time.”

Fiona’s cause of death has yet to be revealed to the public. However, the Lowe Family’s statement also included the number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988.

Chad Lowe and Kim Painter at the star ceremony where Carrie Fisher is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2023.

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Chad, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, fathered Fiona with his wife, Kim Painter, on November 15, 2012. Fiona was the couple’s second child and the sister of Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.

Following Fiona’s passing, Charles Lowe, Chad and Rob’s father, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a post honoring his late granddaughter.

“Rest in peace, sweet Fiona,” Charles wrote in the caption.

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Page Six also confirmed that the parents and students of Fiona’s middle school received an email from the principal announcing the death of one of their students on Tuesday.

“It is with deep sadness that I am calling you to advise you of the death of one of our students,” the email read. “Our sincere condolences go out to the student’s family, friends and teachers.”

Love Island USA is back in the headlines several months ahead of Season 9’s summer 2027 premiere. This time, the buzz comes from social media speculation spurred by the pop culture Instagram account Deux Moi.

In a post dated Sept. 30, the outlet shared that “America’s fav Love Island bombshell is engaged.” In the caption, it added, “Hint: Could be referring to a contestant … or not.” And that’s where the mystery that launched the internet into sleuth mode began.

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The comments were, of course, all over the place. Still, two names quickly emerged as the most likely candidates: Love Island USA Season 6 fan-favorites Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi, and the show’s bombshell of a host, Ariana Madix.

“It’s for sure Ariana,” one fan commented. “I feel like people didn’t read the caption, which is CLEARLY a hint it’s not a contestant,” with another writing, “Miguel & Leah,” followed by three red heart emojis.

So, is either couple headed for the altar? Here’s what’s actually confirmed.

Are Ariana Madix and Daniel Wai Engaged?

Ariana Madix is definitely still living her best life.

Following the shocking revelations of Vanderpump Rules Season 10, during which Madix discovered that her boyfriend of nine years, Tom Sandoval, had been having a months-long affair with their costar and her close friend Raquel Leviss, Madix landed a string of major brand partnerships and endorsements. The Los Angeles Times dubbed the resulting period the “Arianaissance.”

She also hosted Love Island USA, earning her first Emmy nomination; finished third on Season 32 of Dancing With the Stars; made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago; and published Single AF Cocktails, which became a New York Times bestseller.

Now, she’s adding another major credit to that list.

On Sept. 30, it was announced that Madix will star in Future Housewives, a sci-fi series in development at Peacock. She’ll also executive produce the project through her production company, Over Fences.

It’s an era saturated with career wins and one that has fans wondering whether Madix has another major announcement up her sleeve.

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As for her personal life, Madix has been dating Daniel Wai since 2023. The two met at a friend’s wedding in Mexico shortly after her split from Sandoval and have remained together ever since.

Engagement speculation surrounding the couple isn’t entirely new, either.

Earlier this year, fans began dissecting an exchange between Maloney and Madix on Stassi Schroeder‘s House of Stassi after a subtitle glitch showed captions reading the words, “How’s your fiancé?” followed by “My fiancé” and “Yeah, it is really fun to say ‘my fiancé.’”

Fans quickly pointed out that Schroeder is already married and Maloney is not currently engaged, leaving Madix as the primary suspect for a secret engagement.

Still, marriage has always been a sticky subject with Madix, who previously said she isn’t interested in the traditional wedding spectacle.

“I still wouldn’t want a wedding,” she told Glamour in a 2023 cover story. “For me, it’s about the marriage. There’s something about weddings, and the fanfare, and the bachelorette. I don’t want any of that.”

That said, Madix has since acknowledged that her relationship with Wai has changed the way she thinks about marriage and children. In 2024, she said he had opened her mind to possibilities she hadn’t previously considered.

As of now, neither Madix nor Wai has confirmed or denied an engagement.

Are Miguel Harichi and Leah Kateb Engaged?

According to the comments section, another strong possibility is Season 6’s fan-favorite couple Miguel Harichi and Leah Kateb.

The pair connected late in Season 6 after Kateb’s relationship with Rob Rausch fizzled out, with fans quickly falling for Kateb and Harichi’s matched goofy sense of humor and easygoing banter. The couple ultimately finished the season as runners-up.

And their relationship has survived the transition from the villa to the real world, too.

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After filming wrapped, Harichi returned to London while Kateb went back to California. When they reunited in New York around Kateb’s 25th birthday, Harichi surprised her with a birthday dinner and asked her to be his girlfriend. They officially announced their relationship during the Season 6 reunion in August 2024.

Fast-forward to 2026, and the couple is still going strong. They moved into a home together in California, where Kateb has said they have been happily living with their growing collection of pets and farm animals.

As for wedding plans, they have openly talked about marriage but aren’t rushing into it.

Kateb has said she and Harichi both want to marry, while also noting that she’s only 26 and they’re not “timeline” people.

She does, however, already know exactly what she would wear.

“I already know exactly what type of dress I’m gonna wear,” Kateb told E! News in March 2026. “I’ve had it saved since 2019.”

The dress? Mugler.

Still, a dream wedding dress isn’t an engagement announcement. As of the latest reports, Kateb and Harichi are dating, living together, and talking about marriage—but they are not engaged.

So for now, the answer to the Deux Moi mystery remains exactly that: a mystery.

The rumor is real. The engagement? Not confirmed. Yet.

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Pack your bags, because The Amazing Race is back! Every week, Parade’s Mike Bloom will bring you interviews with the team most recently eliminated from the race.

Vancouver was far from the city of brotherly love for Zach and Nate Johnson. After living apart for eight years, the two had reconnected recently, and were looking to put their renewed bond to the test on the race. And, while the duo talked about Nate’s overeagerness to go all-out, they could have used more of that during their day in Canada.

Zach and Nate were the only pair to travel to the first task on foot, putting them in last place from the jump. From there, it became a simple game of catch-up, fighting to keep up with the rest of the back of the pack. Unfortunately, whenever a window of opportunity would open, a door would close in their face. They would just miss an aqua bus, or a team would block them from expending their Express Pass. In the end, Zach and Nate never could make up the deficit from their first steps of the race, ensuring they would be the last team to arrive.

Now, out of the race, Zach and Nate talk about their choice to go on foot to start the race, how one wrong turn set up their elimination, and what they learned about each other racing around Vancouver.

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What’s your history with watching The Amazing Race, and what made you guys make the jump from fans to racers?
Zach Johnson: So, our history with watching Amazing Race is, I mean, as far back as we can really remember. But everything fell into place just one random night at Nate’s house a couple years ago. Wee were watching an episode, it ended, and Phil has that one scene at the end. He’s like, “Hey, if you think you could do this send in an application!” And I looked at Nate. I was like, “I mean, we could do that, right?” So as I’m sitting there, as the episode’s ending, I’m literally just filling out the online application on my phone. And then I show Nate. I said, “Hey, Nate, I’m submitting us,” and just click send. And boom, here we are!
Nate Johnson: I mean, like Zach said, it’s been 20 years in the making. We used to watch with our parents and everything like that. And then we moved to Texas, and as Zach said, we were just watching it because my wife and I started just randomly having Paramount again, and it was like, “Oh, new episodes of Amazing Race? Okay!” And then we started binge-watching. I mean, after that, it was kind of a wrap.

Well let’s talk about what ended up wrapping up your time on the race. How far behind do you think you were of Daisha and Dalton by the time you checked into the Pit Stop?
Nate: Less than five minutes.
Zach: Less than five minutes by far. When we were changing out of our wetsuits, you could hear them. It wasn’t that big of a gap. And unfortunately, I don’t know if you’ve ever taken a wetsuit off. It’s not easy. It clings to the skin after you’ve been in it and canoeing what felt like two miles. So that was the delay. It was literally a matter of minutes, though.
Nate: I mean, we were in the taxi. You see them getting the first taxi. We’re in the second taxi ride and talking to the driver, “Hey, if you can somehow pass this taxi, just do what you can.”
Zach: “If you know a shortcut, take it! Get us there quicker if you can.”

You mention taxis. I’d be remiss not to bring up that you were the only pair to go on foot to the Roadblock from the starting line, which put you in last place from the jump. What made you decide to do that?
Nate: I’ll talk about this one. I got it. So when it comes to training, you practice how you play, right? So running was our training. “Let’s run there. Let’s run this. Put these on. Do that.” So I think when it came down to, like, the pressure-cooker moment, we took off; we got the directions. I mean, our directions were spot on. But I’ll be honest, [a taxi] never occurred to us. I mean, at least in my lifetime, I have never taken a taxi ever once in my life. I’ve always lived somewhere where I have to commute. So we watch episodes. You always see most of the filming in taxis. So I’m like, “Obviously, I’m gonna be in a taxi at some point.” But at that moment, we’re like, “How do we get there as fast as possible, knowing the best way that we think is on foot?” So I mean, we took off. It was like we got the directions and…go!
Zach: The funny thing is, the distance that we had to run was not like a crazy distance. It wasn’t like, “Hey, let’s run five miles real quick.” It was like a little over a mile away. It was like, “Okay, it’s a mile, a mile and a half at most. We can put out in like 13, 14 minutes.” And the thing you don’t see, though, too, is when we got to the clue box on that challenge, Javi and Erin were just doing their Express Pass there. So even though we ran, we were still right behind everybody.

If Erin and Javi didn’t play their Express Pass, were you looking to do so?
Zach: Immediately.
Nate: It was immediately coming out of my pocket. I mean, I think it was it was interesting to see the episode air too because like they saw us running and they’re like, “Oh thank God.” And I’m like, “You saw me?! I didn’t see you!” I didn’t know we were that neck and neck with us running and them taxing. But it was like one of those things, that, if they weren’t gonna use it, we are definitely going to use it.

For what it’s worth, you do end up leaving the Roadblock before Daisha and Dalton. So what happened between then and you missing the water bus and falling to last place again?
Zach: I am a very literal person. I’m very literal. So the people that worked at the stadium, I thought we couldn’t talk to them. So as we’re running out, I see the guy at the gate, but I’m like, “I can’t talk to you. Let me go find a stranger.” And on the episode, you see a couple of the teams talk to the people that are like right there at the gate. So we go out of the stadium, we go left up to the street and talk to that guy. And we just needed to go the opposite direction. We actually end up seeing Daisha and Dalton run out straight to where they needed to go. And that was that difference in in time as far as missing the aqua bus.
Nate: That’s spot on. Again, you think you’re gonna do the right thing, but you don’t know. So like, “Okay, aquabus probably near the water that direction. [Points one way.] Stranger, that direction. [Points other way.]” So then once we did see them, I was like, “Alright, I can’t talk to you anymore. They’re already running. I gotta go.” I’m following them. So it was just one of those situations. They took a right; we took a left.

Well you did make your way to the water in more ways than one. You tried to use your Express Pass in the Detour, only to be told another team had already used theirs. Did that surprise you at all?
Nate: I mean, they didn’t show this. But they asked, “Nate, are you surprised?” I’m like, “Why would they use their Express Pass? Because I was about to do it next!” But yeah, I think it was a it was a good idea.
Zach: It was well thought-out. It does take the pressure off of them that whole rest of the leg. If I think about how much more energy we would have had if we had just skipped that Roadblock or that one Detour, you know, it would have saved a lot.

Despite how intense the situation was in the back of the pack, I’m sure you had the chance to mingle with some of the other teams. Were there pairs you were looking to work with had you survived the leg?
Nate: Yeah, I mean, there was a handful of teams. One was Ann-Marie and Riley. We pulled up to the canoes, and you don’t see it. But Riley looks at me and goes, “Hey, there are clues on the left side. So don’t go to the right side. Go to the left side.” I’m like, “Oh my gosh! Shoutout to you, Riley.” That was just a team that you could see was very genuine. I mean, everybody on the cast is extremely genuine. They’re their own people, and they’re awesome.

I want to turn things from other teams to your own. What did you learn most about your brother racing around Vancouver together?
Zach: Honestly, that he is just super focused. This dude, when he’s dialed in on something, when he’s locked in on a task, or even the training aspects of this and getting ready, I mean, he goes full send, no stop. And I haven’t seen that side of him outside of his wrestling career. I don’t get to see that competitiveness come out as much as I used to. But I forget how competitive he can be, but also how supportive in the process he can be as well.
Nate: Pretty much the same. I do have a tendency to kind of just full send it and go all in. But something I saw with Zach was in that [Roadblock]. For him to take that weight and to do that, that was not an easy thing. BC Stadium, I mean, those are stairs are no joke. And then he had to do it again and then we had to run and then we had to canoe. He persevere. There was not one time where I looked at my brother and I was like, “Oh, he’s quitting. He’s giving up.” He was pushing through it. I don’t often see this relentless side of him. He was able to just push even though it was uncomfortable. And even though I was telling him, “Keep going,” he was like, “Yeah, dude. I’ll just keep going,” and he kept doing it. It was just a proud moment to see my older brother do something like that.

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For the first time in forever, Frozen fans are getting an especially fun look at the franchise’s latest merchandise—and it comes straight from the voices behind Anna, Elsa and Olaf.

In a new video celebrating Disney’s Frozen Fan Fest, a month-long event taking place this October, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel showcase one of the newest ways fans can bring Arendelle home: the LEGO Disney Frozen Elsa’s Ice Castle & Snow Ride Adventure.

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And yes, the trio appears to be having just as much fun with it as the kids.

Bell, 46, Gad, 45, and Menzel, 55, are all set to return for Frozen 3, which is currently scheduled to hit theaters Nov. 24, 2027.

In the video, the three stars gather around the icy-blue castle, with Gad taking center stage to demonstrate the set and its tiny sleigh ride. The colorful 216-piece build includes Elsa’s ice palace, a circular track and three sleigh carts, giving fans more than just a castle to build and display.

The set, designed for kids ages 4 and up, also comes with LEGO versions of Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Bruni and three Snowgies, along with accessories including a snow globe, lantern, ice cream cones, crown and scepter.

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But the LEGO set is just one of the new ways Disney is celebrating Frozen this year. The 2026 lineup includes everything from an Elsa costume inspired by the Snow Queen’s elegant look, complete with shimmering snowflakes and a snowy cape, to a slime kit that lets fans create their own Frozen-inspired squishy cake.

There’s even something for American Girl fans, with a Frozen-inspired outfit made for the iconic 18-inch dolls.

And, fear not, Disney moms: There’s something for grown-up Frozen fans, too. Pandora’s collection includes a striking sterling silver Elsa Tiara Ring featuring a constellation-inspired design with blue and clear stones.

With Frozen 3 still more than a year away, these new releases give fans plenty of ways to keep the magic of Arendelle going in the meantime.

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From the crisp sheets to the fluffy comforter, there are plenty of reasons sleeping in a hotel bed can feel luxurious. But one detail deserves more credit: Those heavy curtains that magically make 9 a.m. look like the middle of the night. No sunrise creeping across the pillow, no streetlight glowing through the window. Luckily, that blissfully dark setup doesn’t have to disappear after checkout. 

The Martha Stewart Westchester Print Grommet Top Blackout Single Curtain Panel at JCPenney brings the same room-darkening experience home, only with a floral design that’s much prettier than the utilitarian panels typically associated with blackout curtains. Better yet, they’re currently 64% off thanks to a Power Penny Deal, dropping from $95 to just $34. That’s over $60 in savings toward making weekend sleep-ins, afternoon naps, and those precious extra minutes before the alarm goes off.

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The outer fabric blends 93% polyester with 7% linen, giving it a lightly textured, woven finish that feels relaxed and decorative, while a separate polyester blackout lining does the work. It’s designed to block outside light, noise, and drafts, making the room feel a little more tucked away when it’s time to sleep. Each panel measures 50 inches wide and comes in 84-, 95-, and 108-inch lengths, whether you want them to skim the floor or hang them higher for a more dramatic look. Nickel grommets make installation straightforward, and the whole thing can go in the washing machine when it needs a refresh.

The blue floral print is especially pretty, with loose watercolor-like blooms scattered across an ivory background. Rather than one perfectly repeated bouquet, flowers of different sizes mingle with thin stems and leaves in muted sage and deeper green, giving the pattern a more natural, collected feel. The linen texture still peeks through underneath, softening the blues and keeping the florals from overwhelming the room. 

There’s also a warmer natural colorway on sale that trades the blues for muted golden brown, taupe, charcoal, beige, and gray-green. It has the same botanical look, but the earthier palette makes it especially easy to work into a neutral bedroom filled with wood furniture, woven rugs, and creamy upholstery. 

JCPenney shoppers adored these “beautiful,” “stylish,” and “durable” curtains. “The quality of the fabric is outstanding,” one reviewer wrote, adding that “they help keep out the cold or the heat of summer.”

Others highlighted the simplistic and convenient design, with another sharing that “the grommets make it easy to get on and off the curtain rod.”

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The sun can rise whenever it wants; that doesn’t mean you have to. Shop the Martha Stewart Westchester Print Grommet Top Blackout Single Curtain Panel while it’s on sale for $34 at JCPenney.

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Megan Fox is turning heads in a new Ro Sparks ad, proving that even a commercial for a men’s health product can deliver a boost of Hollywood glamour. The Transformers star, who is a mom to three sons and a daughter, stars as the character Ro Sparks, appearing in a skintight red catsuit and introducing herself with the playful line, “Hi, I’m not Viagra.”

The 38-year-old looks terrific in the eye-catching campaign, and fans have been quick to weigh in. Some couldn’t get enough of her look, with one comparing her figure to a Pixar mom. Another declared, “Megan Fox is always in her prime.”

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Fox’s appearance has been met with plenty of praise, but the product endorsement has also sparked a different conversation. Some commenters are questioning her decision to promote an erectile dysfunction medication, with reactions ranging from “Cringe” to “Damn, you really need money.”

The divided response highlights the unusual balance celebrities face when stepping into the world of advertising and product endorsements. Megan Fox’s glamorous appearance is being met with admiration, while the product itself and the nature of the campaign have inspired a debate in the comments.

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AmericanEagle’s “great jeans” advertising campaign with actor #SydneySweeney is at the center of the latest political firestorm online, drawing accusations of racial undertones in its messaging. NBC News’ @angelayeyang breaks down the controversy.

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Kim Kardashian faced a critical response in 2015 after promoting Diclegis, a prescription drug that treats morning sickness. The FDA objected to the post because it omitted important risk information about the medication. The reality TV star ultimately took the post down.

Sydney Sweeney’s 2025 American Eagle campaign, built around the phrase “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” sparked a debate over its wordplay on “jeans” and “genes.” Critics of the campaign argued that its language and imagery evoked eugenics and narrow beauty standards. Others said the backlash was overblown.

Megan Fox Continues to Make Headlines

Megan Fox has never shied away from controversy and continues to command attention, whether she’s appearing on screen, making a bold fashion statement or taking on an unexpected product endorsement. Fox’s recent ad may be open to debate, but it’s making headlines regardless.

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