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Crumbl fans know that each week the cookie and baked treats brand rolls out an entirely new lineup, often centered on a particular theme, and this week, the fan-favorite sweet treats will include designs inspired by an incredibly popular video game: Minecraft.

The open-world, block-based building game is beloved by kids and adults alike, and now, gamers of all ages can give this brand-new collab a try. Beginning today and available until Sept. 5, Crumbl is launching six new flavors and designs, each modeled off of a familiar Minecraft character or icon.

The designs from Minecraft include an Enderman, a bee, a Creeper, a pig, a chicken and a grass block, and the new flavors are as follows:

• Minecraft Lemon Poppyseed Cookie: A square lemon poppyseed cookie topped with lemon curd and lemon buttercream, finished with the Minecraft bee topper.
• Minecraft Cookies & Cream Sandwich: A square chocolate cookies & cream cookie with a purple marshmallow mousse, filled with brownie pieces and cookies & cream pieces and topped with an Enderman topper.
• Minecraft Creeper Key Lime Sandwich: A square lime cookie with a layer of lime frosting, covered in green sprinkles and topped with a Creeper topper.
• Minecraft Grass Block Cake: A square cinnamon vanilla cake with a chocolate crumb streusel and cinnamon brown sugar topping, brown cream cheese and grass-textured frosting and a Crumbl x Minecraft topper.
• Minecraft Cherry Blossom Cookie: A pink square cookie mixed with maraschino cherries with a cherry cream cheese frosting mixed with maraschino cherry purée, sprinkled with cookie crumbs and finished with a Minecraft pig topper.
• Minecraft Cookie Butter Cookie: A square marbled spiced cookie butter cookie topped with melted cookie butter and cinnamon vanilla and cookie butter frosting, finished with cookie butter crumbs and a Minecraft chicken topper.

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In addition to these brand-new Minecraft-themed selections, Crumbl is offering Crumbl x Minecraft Mystery Spoons, a launch day-exclusive, limited-edition spoon that will be given to the first 200 people who buy a Minecraft 6-pack on launch day (one per customer).

Diana, Princess of Wales, is known for many things, from her philanthropy and very public marriage to and split from the now King Charles III to her motherhood with William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and tragic death nearly 30 years ago, on Aug. 31, 1997. In addition to her many accomplishments, life events and milestones, though, Princess Diana is also forever known for her sense of fashion that garnered considerable attention throughout her life and has continued to make her a fashion icon today.

Even among Diana fans and royal watchers, many of her most famous looks have only been seen on TV, on the covers of magazines or in old photographs, but now, a brand-new exhibit coming to the United States this year will allow guests to get an up-close look in person at some of the late princess’s most celebrated items. The exhibit, titled “Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving,” will open at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation’s Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Nov. 7 and will feature more than 700 artifacts from Princess Diana’s life.

Among the items to be on display are Princess Diana’s beloved “black sheep” sweater, the long black gown she wore when dancing with John Travolta, her wedding slippers and her “final goodbye” dress—the final gown she tried on before her death, revealed to the public for the first time—among many others.

In addition to these items of clothing, this exhibit will feature various handbags, shoes, jewelry, historical documents, handwritten letters, myriad personal possessions and more. Certain artifacts will be exclusive to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, but the “Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving” exhibit will go on tour elsewhere after departing The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on May 31, 2027. Tickets for the exhibit can be purchased on the Ronald Reagan Foundation website and are available now.

Deborah Foreman starred alongside Nicholas Cage in the 1983 film Valley Girl. She played Julie Richman, and he was her love interest, Randy. Foreman retired from acting in 1991, but she recently spoke with PEOPLE about her time filming the iconic movie.

“I noticed when I look at it now, how I would initiate certain things, and it was just organic, that I felt very comfortable with Nick,” she explained. “I organically would hold him, or I would just… certain things I noticed in the film, we didn’t rehearse any of that.”

Foreman continued, “I’ve said this before out loud, and I’ll say it again, Nicholas Cage will be the love of my life between the words action and cut. I was gifted with something so extraordinary. As an artist, you’re like, ‘Wow, that doesn’t happen to everyone.’ It’s like, ‘Whoa, man, it was truly a special time in my life.’ Valley Girl is this beautiful love letter to first love, and I got to be a part of it.”

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Foreman explained that she didn’t have to work to create chemistry with Cage. It was naturally there from their first meeting. “The chemistry, it was already there,” she said. “And when you have that kind of chemistry, creativity is just on fire.”

She continued, “I mean, you pull creativity from the field anyway. And so, when he would do something, and then it would inspire something in me, or I would do something, and it would inspire something in him.”

Foreman also spoke about the iconic song, “I Melt With You,” which was featured in the film. “That song is the song for that part of people’s lives back in the ‘80s,” she said. “It’s attached to a love story that is your first love in your life.”

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Valley Girl, which was about an unlikely romance that developed between two teenagers, was loosely based on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The film, which was a box office hit, currently has an 81 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer called it, “A perfect 80s movie and such a fun, joyous time at the movies!”

If you love hiking, you know how important having the right pair of shoes is. You need something comfortable, breathable and with great arch support to help you go the distance. Well, Costco is selling hiking shoes from Hi-Tec that are priced at just $32.99 for both women’s and men’s styles, and they are supportive, comfy and breathable.

Hi-Tec’s Hiking Shoes are a game changer. These hiking shoes come in either black or gray, and are available in women’s whole sizes six through 11 and half sizes 6.5 through 8.5. There is also a men’s version that comes in tan or black, and are available in men’s whole sizes eight through 13 and half sizes 9.5 and 10.5.

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Hi-Tec Women’s Hiking Shoe, $32.99 at Costco

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Featuring a lightweight midsole and breathable mesh lining, these hiking shoes won’t feel heavy and will keep your feet dry during your hikes. The shoes also have a multi-directional lug outsole to add traction, helping you to stay on your feet while you climb up or go down steep hills.

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Shoppers are super impressed with these hiking shoes, giving them an average rating of 4.5 stars on Costco.com for the women’s style. Some reviewers did think that they ran a bit large, but overall the feedback was super positive, especially for the arch support, breathability, price point and comfort level of the shoes.

“I bought these hiking shoes for a couple trips I’m taking later in the year. I honestly didn’t expect to be so impressed with these shoes, especially the quality of comfort and arch support. I haven’t used them for hiking yet, but I’ve been walking around in them for hours throughout the back of my property, and I like everything about them. If I had found these at $100 in a store, after trying them on and walking around in them, I definitely would have bought them, even at that price,” wrote one fan in a five-star review of the women’s hiking shoe style on Costco.com.

“I wore these for two hikes, and they provided excellent support. I was so impressed that I came back and bought three more pairs! I hike twice a week, usually about six miles each time on steep, hilly trails, and they’ve held up great,” said another happy Costco shopper in a five-star review on Costco.com for the women’s style of the hiking shoes.

You can pick up these high-quality but affordable hiking shoes on Costco.com.

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When Cinnamon Toast Crunch hit grocery-store shelves in 1985, cereal was becoming much more than something kids ate quickly before school. The 1980s were an era when cereal companies started to focus on kid-focused breakfast cereals. They didn’t just focus on flavor. In the 1980s, cereal was an experience, featuring colorful boxes, memorable mascots and commercials that made cereal feel like a part of a daily ritual, not just something to grab before school. A new ranking names Cinnamon Toast Crunch the best cereal of the 1980s.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch made its grocery-store debut in 1984. General Mills created the cereal to deliver the taste of cinnamon toast in a crunchy cereal format. The cereal’s original squares were designed to look like tiny pieces of toast coated with cinnamon and sugar.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch may have been new, but it felt completely familiar, creating the ultimate comfort food that wasn’t reserved for just breakfast. Other than its familiarity, what Cinnamon Toast Crunch had going for it was that it felt like a treat without being marketed as a sugar cereal.

What’s more, you could eat it anytime.

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For a generation of kids, cereal wasn’t necessarily a quiet meal eaten at the kitchen table while the family got ready for the day. For kids of the ’80s, and for a new generation of working mothers, cereal meant independence. It didn’t require preparation, cooking or a lengthy cleanup.

Kids could grab a bowl of cereal while watching cartoons on a Saturday morning, while teens could grab a bowl after school while waiting for dinner. Cinnamon Toast Crunch could serve as both breakfast and a sweet snack, neither of which needed Mom to prepare.

Long before kids and teens could zone out during breakfast scrolling TikTok on their phones, ’80s kids read the back of a cereal box, searched for prizes inside, and answered trivia questions or puzzles printed on the back of the box.

In the 1980s, cereal was more than breakfast. Cereal was entertainment. Forty years later, Cinnamon Toast Crunch is still as popular as ever. That’s because it doesn’t just taste like cereal; it tastes like being a kid.

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“Sherry” was a 1962 song released by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It rose all the way to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in that position for five weeks in a row. In 2023, the song was chosen to be preserved by the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.

According to SongFacts, the song was originally called “Terry.” However, producer Bob Crewe was not a fan of the title and had it changed to “Sherry” after Cheri Spector, which was one of his best friends’ daughters.

The lyrics were written by Bob Gaudio in less than 15 minutes. Gaudio spoke about their creation in an interview with NPR, saying, “I did it on the way just before going to rehearsal at Frankie’s. I sat at the piano; it just jumped out and actually put the lyrics as simple as they were because I didn’t have a tape recorder. And it was the only way I thought I could remember the melody. So if I had the lyrics, I’d sing it on the way down and retain it, and I did.”

Gaudio also spoke about working with Nick Massi. “Nicky was brilliant, and we put this together at Frankie’s kitchen table and worked,” he said. “He was kind of a savant, I would say. He would pull notes out of the sky, and we’d sing them on corners and the harmony. Though it never struck me that ‘Sherry’ would be a solo venture. When I heard the first note, when it hit me, and it started moving in falsetto, I envisioned – it needed support. You know, it needed a block harmony to surround it and support it.”

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The Four Seasons were one of the best-selling musical groups of all time. They also released “Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night).” The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame. They also received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2024.

As the days grow shorter and fall rears its head, it’s time to start making some major changes to our plants—whether they’re in a sprawling garden, humble raised beds or even in potted plants on the windowsill.

That said, in regards to houseplants, what changes need to be made this time of year? Well, for a number of houseplants, it’s actually vital to stop fertilizing them around late August.

To learn more about which houseplants you can stop fertilizing right now, we spoke with Christina Stembel, founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, a national flower gifting company.

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And though Stembel does have a No. 1 plant that you should stop fertilizing right now—as well as a few others to stop fertilizing, and a few you should keep fertilizing into early fall—this rule is not cut and dry.

“I’m a big believer in paying attention to what the plant is actually doing,” says Stembel. “As the days get shorter and we head into fall, a lot of houseplants naturally start slowing down, and that’s usually my cue to stop fertilizing too.”

Keep reading for Stembel’s insights!

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The One Houseplant to Stop Fertilizing by Late August

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One of the main plants you should stop fertilizing this time of year is the ZZ plant, a popular houseplant that’s part of the Zamioculcas genus.

Why You Should Stop Fertilizing Your ZZ Plant

According to Stembel, ZZ plants “naturally slow down as the days get shorter, so once I notice they’ve stopped actively growing, I stop feeding them and basically let them do their thing until spring.”

Another major reason to stop fertilizing your ZZ plant right now is because over-fertilizing it can damage the plant. According to Joy Us Garden, too much fertilization can cause salts to build up, burn a ZZ plant’s roots and cause the leaves to develop brown spots.

Additionally, over-fertilizing a houseplant can cause a crusty layer of fertilizer to develop on the surface of the soil, darkened roots and wilting or yellowing lower leaves, per the Houseplant Resource Center.

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And not only do ZZ plants typically not need to be fertilized this time of year, but they also start to require less water.

“I also do my absolute best to cut way back on watering, especially with ZZ plants, which I’m horrible about overwatering!” says Stembel.

To avoid accidentally watering your ZZ plant too much, Joy Us Garden recommends using a pot with drainage holes. This allows surplus water to drain out of the bottom of the pot, which helps reduce your plant’s chances of developing root rot.

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5 Other Houseplants to Stop Fertilizing as Fall Approaches

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Stembel shared five other plants you should also stop fertilizing right now:

1. Snake plants
2. Fiddle-leaf figs
3. Cacti
4. Succulents
5. Rubber plants

Like ZZ plants, all of these varieties slow down their growth as summer comes to a close. Once Stembel observes that their growing has significantly reduced, she stops fertilizing them until spring.

“Cacti and succulents surprised me because you don’t see a ton of obvious growth from them anyway, but they slow down even more heading into winter,” says Stembel.

“And my super finicky fiddle-leaf fig is an easy one to read: once it stops putting out new leaves, I know it’s time to stop fertilizing,” she adds.

What to Do If You’ve Accidentally Fertilized Your Houseplant Too Much

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If your houseplant is exhibiting any of the aforementioned signs of over-fertilizing, there’s still a good chance you can save it.

According to the Houseplant Resource Center, the first thing to do is remove any unwanted matter from the plant—simply use a spoon to scoop off the fertilizer crust from the top of the soil, and then pick off any wilted, yellowed, browned or burned leaves.

Once everything is cleaned up, you can “leach the fertilizer out of the soil with a nice, long watering,” as this will actually remove the fertilizer from the roots, per the Houseplant Resource Center. Basically, just run water onto the soil until you see water running out of the drainage holes. Pour out the runoff water from the dish promptly, and repeat the leaching process around three times. Then, give your houseplant a break from any fertilizers for at least a month—and it should bounce back soon.

Houseplants You Should Keep Fertilizing Into Early Fall

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“There’s a few plants I’ll keep feeding into early fall as long as they’re still actively growing,” says Stembel. These plants include:

1. Palms
2. Peperomias
3. Phalaenopsis orchids

“For our palms and peperomias, I like to top-dress them with a little good compost instead of fertilizer though when we get close to fall,” says Stembel. “It’s gentler and just adds nutrients back into the soil more slowly than giving them a burst of fertilizer all at once.”

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But when it comes to orchids, you’ll want to be very delicate when slowing down your fertilizing process.

“Orchids are the exception since they’re usually growing in bark rather than soil,” says Stembel. “If mine is still growing new roots, leaves or a flower spike, I’ll give it a very diluted specialty orchid fertilizer until it starts slowing down.”

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Sources:

• Christina Stembel, founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers.
• ZZ Plant Care Guide: Growing A Zamioculcas Zamiifolia. Joy Us Garden.
• 7 Signs You’re Over-Fertilizing Your Houseplant & How to Fix It. Houseplant Resource Center.

Max Bemis, frontman of the long-running emo band Say Anything, has postponed his upcoming tour dates, according to a statement released by the group.

The announcement says Bemis needs to “prioritize his mental health and personal well-being,” and that he will be taking time away to focus on his health. The statement thanks fans for their “understanding, patience and respect for his privacy” during this period, and confirms that refunds will be made available at the original points of purchase for anyone holding tickets to the postponed shows.

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The news comes amid a wave of unconfirmed allegations of sexual misconduct circulating on Reddit and other social media platforms in recent days, including purported screenshots of private conversations involving Bemis. As of this writing, neither Bemis nor Say Anything has publicly addressed those specific allegations, and no statement beyond the tour postponement has been issued.

Bemis has fronted Say Anything since forming the band in the early 2000s. Early in his career, Drive-Thru Records reportedly pursued signing the group and pitched Bemis to the industry as “the next Bob Dylan,” a comparison he was never particularly fond of. That early hype gave way to real staying power: the band’s 2004 album, “…Is a Real Boy,” became a defining record of the 2000s emo scene and helped cement Bemis as one of its most recognizable songwriters, known for dense, confessional lyrics that often drew directly from his own struggles with bipolar disorder, which he has spoken about publicly for years.

Online reaction to the postponement has been significant, with fans and followers reacting heavily across social platforms as the situation continues to develop. Some longtime supporters have expressed disappointment, while others say they’re withholding judgment until more information comes out. Given that the allegations remain unconfirmed and unaddressed by those involved, further reporting is limited for now.

There’s an undeniable electricity that pulses through Atlantic City, a vibrant, magnetic energy that intensifies the moment you cross the threshold of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

As a frequent traveler and writer, I’m often asked why I remain so captivated by this iconic stretch of the Jersey Shore. I spend many of my summer weekends in Margate City, NJ, just a few miles south, and venturing into Atlantic City from this nearby beach town offers a profound and necessary shift in perspective. It is a seamless transition from the quiet charm of a coastal retreat to an exhilarating atmosphere where nostalgic Boardwalk heritage meets high-octane modern luxury. Nowhere is that sophisticated balance more perfectly struck than at the Hard Rock, making it an essential destination for those seeking the ultimate shore, foodie or gaming experience in Atlantic City from nearby beach town offers a profound and necessary shift in perspective. Because it is just an hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, this vibrant city is an accessible, year-round destination that is perfect for a quick getaway.

Recently, I had a mission at the Hard Rock. I wasn’t just there for the world-class music memorabilia or the high-energy gaming floor at Hard Rock. I was there to dine at Kuro, the Japanese craft kitchen that has recently achieved a rare feat: being named the number one hotel restaurant in the country by USA TODAY 10Best for two consecutive years. Accompanied by my husband and son, I wanted to see if the reality matched the accolades.

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A Legacy of Excellence Kuro’s Executive Chef Leslie Daniel. Credit: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

The buzz surrounding Kuro is inextricably linked to the restaurant’s dedicated culinary team led by Executive Chef Leslie Daniel. In the world of high-stakes hospitality, maintaining the top spot for a second year in a row is no small task, yet the pride the Hard Rock staff takes in this achievement is palpable.

The moment we stepped into the restaurant, the decor set the tone. Kuro is designed to be an immersive experience, blending contemporary aesthetics with artisanal touches that feel both sophisticated and welcoming. The lighting is subdued, the atmosphere intimate yet charged with the kinetic energy of the nearby casino floor. It is the kind of place that feels like a destination within a destination. You can see the bustling open kitchen from almost every seat in the restaurant.

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The Culinary Journey: From Presentation to Palate The food is delicious and the presentation is phenomenal. Credit: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

We began our evening with a round of curated cocktails and a selection of appetizers that immediately signaled the kitchen’s technical prowess. Notably, the menu features standout cocktails like the sweet cocktail, Shi, made with blackberry jam-infused tequila, ginger, and pineapple and the salty Pinku, perfectly balanced with vodka, mezcal, watermelon, lime, and ichimi salt. Kuro’s menu is a masterclass in using locally sourced ingredients alongside premium items imported directly from Japan. Chef Leslie, as he’s known,  has designed the menu with sharing in mind, focusing on complex, balanced flavors that encourage everyone at the table to try a bit of everything. We shared the ribeye and chicken skewers, Wagyu tacos, several types of superb sushi, and also enjoyed Miso soup and steamed edamame.

As the evening progressed, the service remained impeccable as it was attentive without being intrusive. Our waiter Tommy was a star. The sheer variety on the menu is impressive, ranging from premium sushi, sashimi, and hand rolls to more indulgent options like A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef and smoky Robata Charcoal Grill skewers. For the main course, my husband devoured the Wagyu steak entree, our son ordered more yellowtail and tuna sushi, and I chose the salmon which was delicate and expertly prepared. What I particularly appreciated was how thoughtful the kitchen was with our dietary needs. Plus, Kuro boasts a great selection of gluten-free and vegan options, ensuring everyone feels accommodated.

Why the Awards are Earned, Not Just Given The awards are well earned. Credit: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

It’s easy for a restaurant to rest on its laurels once it hits the top of a list, but Kuro seems to use its number one ranking as a baseline rather than a ceiling. The experience reminded me why I love the Hard Rock AC so much. It isn’t just the vast array of slot machines and diverse table games; it’s the commitment to quality across every dimension. Kuro is part of a standout restaurant scene at Hard Rock, which also includes the refined Council Oak Steaks & Seafood and the classic Italian gem, Il Mulino. 

Atlantic City is a town of big wins, and a meal at Kuro feels like exactly that. Whether you are visiting for the non-stop live entertainment at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena or simply strolling the legendary boardwalk, Kuro provides a culinary anchor that justifies every bit of its national fame.

Sometimes, the award winners truly do deserve the honors. Kuro didn’t just meet our expectations based on its USA TODAY 10Best status, it exceeded them. For anyone looking to experience the absolute best of what Atlantic City has to offer, a reservation at this Japanese powerhouse is not just recommended; it’s essential. I know I’ll be back soon, as the entire Hard Rock experience was truly amazing.

Planning Your Visit to Kuro:

• Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
• Reservations: Highly encouraged, especially for weekend dining.

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Are you looking to get your home looking its best before the packed fall and winter months? A good first step is organizing and decluttering your living space. If you currently have a ton of random items sprawled around your home, a bookcase is a simple storage solution. The ideal piece should give those items a designated space, while also effortlessly perking up the aesthetic of any room. This Hiphuta 5-Tier Bookcase and Storage Cabinet at Walmart is a prime example, oozing with modern farmhouse charm. 

There’s no better time than right now to snag this stunning bookcase and storage cabinet duo because it’s currently on sale for $100, down from its original $140! You can choose from seven equally gorgeous colors: ash gray, black, blue, green, white, red, and light oak. The ash gray finish has more of a rustic feel to it, while the others have more of a modern touch. 

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Featuring clean lines and a sleek silhouette, this bookcase will seamlessly blend in with the rest of your furniture and decor pieces with its modern style. The cabinet doors at the bottom of the bookcase are adorned with X-shaped panels, which not only give it some dimension but also add some farmhouse charm to it. Placed anywhere in your home, it’ll instantly elevate the room. 

The versatility of this bookcase is unmatched. Thanks to its simple design, you can set it up anywhere that could use some organization and additional storage space. This bookcase is designed for convenience, boasting five open shelves and two behind the cabinet doors. The space between each shelf is 11.2 inches tall, and each one has a 44-pound weight capacity. You can use them to store china and appliances in your kitchen, books and decor pieces in your living room, or skincare products and trinkets in your bedroom or bathroom. 

Maximizing storage space, the cabinet shelf’s height can be adjusted to accommodate items of various sizes. It’s ideal for storing those products that you’d rather keep concealed. The cabinet is fixed with a magnetic snap to keep the doors securely closed.

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This bookcase measures around 24 inches wide, 82 inches tall, and 9 inches deep. It’s a stylish storage solution for both small and large homes alike, taking advantage of vertical space rather than floor space. It’s made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and several shoppers noted that it feels incredibly sturdy and high quality. 

One reviewer described this bookcase as “beautiful” and said that it’s “perfect for small spaces.” Another reviewer commented that it looks “very elegant” and added that it has “plenty of room.”

As a bonus, many reviewers mentioned that this bookcase is really easy to assemble. It also comes with an anti-tip kit to ensure stability and prevent it from falling over. 

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Just as stylish as it is practical, the Hiphuta 5-Tier Bookcase and Storage Cabinet is an all-around storage solution worth adding to your living space. If you want to organize and declutter your home ASAP, head to Walmart and snag the bookcase while it’s still on sale for just $100! 

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In 2003, Audrey Niffenegger brought us a story that transformed the way we thought about time travel. The Time Traveler’s Wife was a story of love, loss, and fear, and it was quickly adapted into a movie — and later an HBO series that lasted just one season.

Since then, there have been all sorts of wishes and questions. Then, in April 2026, Niffenegger announced that she would bring a long-awaited sequel, and that story is coming out in the fall. Life Out of Order is now one of fall’s most anticipated reads on Goodreads.

It’s the sixth most anticipated science fiction release, but this is far more than sci-fi. It’s romance, fantasy, and magical realism mixed into the story of time travel, and that brings hope and heart to the fear and longing told within the pages.

Life Out of Order follows Alba DeTamble, the daughter of time-traveler Henry and his wife Clare. She was born with the same rare genetic condition, Chrono-Displacement Disorder, and just like her father, she is unable to control when and where she goes through time. All she knows is that there are secrets of the future that she can’t share with anyone, adding a weight to her shoulders no one would ever wish for.

At the same time, she finds her heart captured by two people in two different timelines. How does she deal with that, and what happens when she finds another time traveler like her? Is it possible to be happy, and can you ever truly belong to the present when you have this gene?

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The original tale was a metaphor for all of Niffeneger’s failed relationships at the time. This sequel helps to expand the universe that she originally developed, bringing multiple POVs and new characters to get to know, while also exploring what happened to various characters from The Time Traveler’s Wife.

Life Out of Order is coming out on Oct. 6, 2026. While that is a bit of a wait, early reviews are in, with readers sharing their praise and excitement.

One reader says, “This book is so much more than a love story (although it does have it). It’s a sharp commentary on our present as well as a peek into a possible unnerving future Audrey has imagined.”

Another shared, “Haven’t stopped thinking about this book since I read it. It’s beautiful, brilliant, entertaining. I will never get enough of the DeTambles.”

Get ready for another look at time travel and what it means to know how dark the future can be.

“Maybellene” was a 1955 rock and roll song by the iconic Chuck Berry. It rose all the way to number five on the Best Sellers chart and made it to number one on Billboard’s Rhythm and Blues chart.

The song was originally called “Ida Mae” because it was adapted from a country song called “Ida Red” from Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. However, Leonard Chess from Chess Records was not a fan of the name and wanted it changed.

“And that was a problem, so nobody could think of a name,” pianist Johnnie Johnson told  NPR. “We looked up on the windowsill, and there was a mascara box up there with Maybellene written on it. And Leonard Chess said, Why don’t we name the damn thing ‘Maybellene?’“

Berry was happy with the new title. He said, “‘Maybellene’ has the same rhythm as ‘Ida Red,’ like dah-di-dah, you know, ‘Maybellene,’ ‘Ida Red,’ you know. So rhythm I had, but I had somebody else’s title, you know. So that’s how ‘Maybellene’ came up.”

He also spoke about the first time he heard his song being played on the radio. “Passing by a tailor shop that I got my high school graduation coat made at, and I passed by the shop until the song played out, you know; I didn’t want anybody to see me listening, you know, to — but it was ‘Maybellene’ I was listening to. And when it played out, you know, that was my last walk past the door of the place. And I flew home — you know, I was about 20 blocks from home — and told everybody, I heard it, I heard it, I heard it. I heard me sing.'”

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Berry is an iconic artist who had many other hits over the years, including “Johnny B. Goode,” “Sweet Little Sixteen,” “School Day,” and “Roll Over Beethoven.” He was one of the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Berry died in 2017 at the age of 90.  

When Eurythmics released “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” in 1983, as the fourth and final single from their second album of the same name, no one could have imagined or predicted the tune’s massive success and staying power. 

The hypnotic and seductive track not only launched the former couple consisting of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart into global stardom, but the song also skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (spending 26 weeks there), marking their breakthrough hit in the U.S. 

And though it narrowly missed the top spot in the native U.K., peaking at No. 2, the mark it left on the industry was undeniable. 

“Sweet Dreams” shines with a catchy production, built around a looping synth riff that gave it a futuristic feel and made it sound edgier than many of the pop tracks of its time. 

The lyrics were equally as compelling, with the opening, “Sweet dreams are made of this…”

There have been many interpretations around its meaning, with themes of ambition, desire and human nature, which have resonated with listeners everywhere, though Lennox previously revealed she was feeling “vulnerable” when she wrote them following the breakup of their former band, the Tourists.

“Apparently, it’s the most misheard lyric in British pop. People think I’m singing: ‘Sweet dreams are made of cheese,” she recalled to The Guardian. 

While the song is iconic all on its own, its success was enhanced by the equally memorable and dreamlike music video, featuring Lennox’s bold look with orange hair and a tailored suit, which was in frequent rotation on MTV. 

The androgynous look, as the BBC called it, challenged gender norms during the ‘80s, while also going on to shape the era’s aesthetic. 

“I was trying to be the opposite of the cliché of the female singer,” she told the outlet, going for a look that was “equal to Dave.”

A listen to the song now, 43 years later, evokes strong 80s identity, which is why it’s such a compelling hit to use in retro nostalgia scenes and shows set in the era, including the 2016 film X-Men: Apocalypse and NBC’s 1996 made-for-TV thriller, Sweet Dreams, starring Tiffani Thiessen.

The synth-pop anthem, recorded in a small home studio set up in the attic of a North London warehouse where the duo lived at the time, became a career-defining moment in music history. In 2020, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2023,  it ranked at number 356 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.

And it’s one of the most covered songs, with 300 different versions registered, the most famous being Marilyn Manson’s, which was included on his 1995 EP, Smells Like Children.

He replaced the song’s upbeat spirit with a slowed-down and menacing metal sound. Manson’s version became his breakthrough hit and a concert staple, much like the Eurythmics’ original.

Four decades later, the instantly recognizable hook and melody are just as powerful now as they were when the song first hit airwaves.

Today, The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved movies ever made. But before Judy Garland’s Dorothy followed the yellow brick road into movie history, MGM wasn’t taking any chances.

The studio spent roughly $2.8 million making the 1939 fantasy musical, an enormous investment for the time. So before giving the movie its star-studded Hollywood debut, MGM quietly showed it to audiences in smaller American markets.

According to the American Film Institute, The Wizard of Oz began opening regionally on Aug. 10, 1939, at the Orpheum Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was also advertised for an Aug. 12 “world premiere” at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

The U.S. Census Bureau identifies Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Dennis, Massachusetts, among the communities where MGM tested the film before its major premieres.

The strategy was simple: MGM wanted to see how audiences responded before launching its expensive new movie nationwide.

Then came the Hollywood spectacle. 

The Wizard of Oz officially premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 1939. Its East Coast premiere followed in New York two days later, and the film received its nationwide U.S. release on Aug. 25.

MGM’s caution wasn’t entirely misplaced. Despite positive reviews and strong audience interest, the movie wasn’t an immediate financial blockbuster. The Census Bureau says it earned about $3 million during its original 1939 release, only slightly more than its production cost. Later re-releases would dramatically improve its fortunes.

Its cultural impact, however, proved enormous. The film earned six Academy Award nominations, winning for Original Score and Original Song for “Over the Rainbow.” Garland also received a special Juvenile Achievement Oscar.

The movie’s journey from small-town Wisconsin screenings to Hollywood legend is a fitting reminder: Even one of America’s most enduring classics had to prove itself before audiences first fell in love with Oz.

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Aaron Paul‘s fans feared the worst after a birthday post on X about the Breaking Bad star appeared to look more like a tribute than a celebration.

The post, which featured a black-and-white photo of Paul, quickly sparked an outpouring of shocked reactions online, with some fans apparently interpreting its wording and presentation as a sign that the actor had died.

The main source of confusion was the dates listed beneath his name: 1979–2026. That was especially jarring because the post also included “Happy 47th Birthday” above Paul’s name. Paul’s birthday is Aug. 27.

Instead of being filled with straightforward birthday wishes, the thread jump-scared fans into confusion and frustration, with reactions ranging from disbelief to outright anger.

Some fans immediately reacted as though they had just learned of Paul’s death. “You blew my mind, f—k,” one person wrote, while another seemingly pleaded for many more years from the actor: “40 more years.”

Others were less forgiving about the confusion. “So he had one job and failed at any other thing lol,” one fan wrote, while another simply responded, “F—k you bro,” accompanied by crying emojis.

The reaction grew increasingly heated, with one person even writing, “I’m going to find where you live eviscerate you,” underscoring just how strongly the post initially landed with some fans.

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Some people were fully convinced Paul had died. “RIP Aaron Paul. Thank you for giving us that incredible performance in Breaking Bad,” one person wrote.

Another leaned into the chaos created by the conflicting birthday and apparent death notice, writing, “Bruh… Happy Birthday to Aaron Paul but holy hell man, the birthday tweets mixed in with passing away tweets is crazy.”

Elsewhere, several fans simply wished Paul a happy birthday, filling the thread with images of the actor holding his Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad. Paul won three Primetime Emmy Awards for the role.

On Paul’s Instagram, where his only post announced in February that he was stepping away from the social media platform, some fans stopped by to wish him a happy birthday. Others were still trying to calm the confusion, with one writing, “He is alive guys… relax.”

Fine Young Cannibals‘ “She Drives Me Crazy” is still doing exactly what its title promised, 37 years after it first hit the charts.

The song keeps resurfacing in online conversation, and the reactions are never quiet. A recent thread saw one fan write, “You could not escape this song. It was EVERYWHERE,” while another admitted flatly, “It drove me crazy,” using the title against itself.

The song’s backstory explains why it still sounds so unlike anything else from the era. The trio, Roland Gift, David Steele, and Andy Cox, wanted Prince to produce their second album, “The Raw & the Cooked.” Their label broke the news that Prince didn’t work as a hired producer for other artists, but the band still walked away with access to his Paisley Park studio and his longtime engineer, David Z. Gift also wrestled with the track in the studio until he dropped his usual delivery for the piercing falsetto that ended up defining the whole recording.

That success is also at the center of a common argument among fans: that Fine Young Cannibals peaked right here and never came close again. “Then just disappeared!” one commenter wrote, and the timeline backs it up, “The Raw & the Cooked” was the band’s final studio album, and they broke up entirely by 1992, resurfacing only briefly for one single in 1996.

They haven’t vanished for good, though. Gift has spent the past couple of years touring as “Roland Gift Presents Fine Young Cannibals: 40 Years,” celebrating the band’s 1985 debut, and released a new song, “Everybody Knows It’s Christmas,” in late 2025. Meanwhile, “She Drives Me Crazy” itself has found a second life online, racking up more than 320 million views across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook after a recent re-release, proof the song never actually left, even if the band mostly did.

In 1969, The Doors broke away from their signature blues-rock sound with The Soft Parade. The experimental fourth studio album was a major departure for the band as it incorporated strings, saxophones, and a title track that started with a sermon.

Written by lead singer Jim Morrison, the song “The Soft Parade” closed the album with a nearly nine-minute piece that started with Morrison declaring, “When I was back there in seminary school, there was a person there who put forth the proposition that you can petition the Lord with prayer… You cannot petition the Lord with prayer!”

Bandmates Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore then began playing the multi-stylistic song that took fans on a winding trip with jazz-influenced and psychedelic rock passages.

“We had made three albums with the same formation, and at some point or another when you make albums you want to do an album with expanded sound,” Manzarek once explained in an interview posted by Best Classic Bands. “So you want to have some horns and strings. My God, everybody did it. And we were gonna do it too. I want some strings. I want some jazz arrangements. I want some classical arrangements. And everyone said yes. Great idea. And a record label that said it was fine.”

Due to the song’s complex studio orchestrations, The Doors rarely played “The Soft Parade” live. While they played a version of the song at their Madison Square Garden show in early 1969, the complete version of “The Soft Parade” was only performed once on camera, on the PBS TV special Critique later that year.

Filmed on a PBS soundstage in New York, “The Soft Parade” was introduced by the Village Voice’s Richard Goldstein as a “new song.” What followed was a sprawling nearly-10-minute performance, with a bearded Morrison screaming and moving wildly onstage. According to Songfacts, it remains the only known complete live performance of “The Soft Parade.”

Manzarek described the performance, which also featured The Soft Parade tracks “Tell All The People” and “Wishful Sinful,” as “all four Doors in perfect sympatico,” the outlet shared.

A post on Manzarek’s official website explained that The Doors’ PBS appearance came after Morrison’s arrest for lewd behavior in Miami resulted in the cancellation of the band’s tour.

“Public Television provided the only alternative for The Doors to present themselves in an uncensored environment,” Manzarek’s site explained. “The result is an arresting display of a mature band at the peak of its musical powers.”

Morrison died just two years after the PBS “The Soft Parade” performance, at age 27 in Paris.

Nearly 60 years later, “The Soft Parade” remains one of The Doors’ most ambitious songs—a strange musical journey that could only come from a band willing to experiment with a completely unexpected sound at the height of their fame.

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Game-day food has a classic lineup that’s hard to resist. Wings, nachos, and mozzarella sticks will always have a place on the table, but sometimes it’s fun to serve something your guests aren’t expecting.

And Costco’s latest freezer find puts an unexpected spin on a familiar Italian favorite. It adds a hearty braised beef filling and crisps the whole thing up into a handheld snack that’s ready for dipping.

The new find appeared in an August 26 TikTok from @discovering_costco, where it’s described as “definitely not your average ravioli.”

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This is definitely not your average ravioli 👀 Crispy fried ravioli filled with braised beef makes for a seriously tempting Costco find. Would you try this one? 🛒✨ #costcodeals #freezermeals #ravioli #braisedbeef #costcofood

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The Cuisine Innovations Braised Short Rib Ravioli comes in a 25.2-ounce package for $15.99 (item #2079504). Each box contains approximately 24 pieces, or eight suggested servings of three ravioli each.

These aren’t the ravioli you boil and cover with sauce. Each one is stuffed with tender braised short rib, coated in crispy breading, and designed to go straight from the freezer to the air fryer or oven.

For the quickest preparation, pop them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for six to eight minutes, flipping halfway through. You can also bake them in a convection oven at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or a conventional oven at 400 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes.

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That easy preparation makes them especially handy for fall entertaining. Cook a batch just before kickoff, add warm marinara or another favorite dipping sauce, and you have a hot appetizer on the table in minutes.

And while Sunday football may be one of the first occasions that comes to mind, this freezer find can come in handy all season long. Add the ravioli to a fall appetizer spread alongside warm dips, cheeses and other small bites, or pull out a few when friends stop by and you want something hot to serve without starting from scratch.

They could also make an easy weeknight dinner feel a little more interesting. Pair the crispy ravioli with a big salad or roasted vegetables, and dinner can be on the table in less time than it takes to order takeout.

People are already intrigued by the combination. @brownsugar1969 wrote, “Anyone tried this braised short rib, ravioli yet? I’m gonna have to try that,” while @juliepham611 had a much simpler reaction: “Whoa, sounds delicious.”

As with most Costco finds, pricing and availability can vary by warehouse. But this is one freezer find to track down before kickoff.

When Taylor Swift sat down at a flower-covered piano inside the Grammy Museum‘s Clive Davis Theater, she wasn’t there to promote something new. She was looking back, and for an artist whose entire catalog runs on memory, the setting made that impossible to ignore.

The event, “The Icon Sessions with Taylor Swift: A 20-Year Retrospective,” was recorded Aug. 18 and presented by the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing, though it wasn’t released publicly until this week. Swift sat for an extended conversation with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., touching on how she learned to trust her own instincts as a songwriter and how a decade-old song became a ten-minute version of itself. Then she moved to the piano she used throughout the Eras Tour and performed a mashup of “I Knew It, I Knew You,” “August” and “All Too Well,” three songs that come from different eras, but do a good job of looking back at her career.

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This was Swift’s first public performance since marrying Travis Kelce in July, and her first appearance on any stage since a surprise duet with Lainey Wilson in Nashville back in June.

Swift closed the session with advice aimed at younger songwriters in the room, telling them to keep showing up to work even when inspiration doesn’t, and not to be the person who criticizes every idea in the room without contributing one of their own. It was brief, but a heartfelt bit of advice from an industry insider who’s been through it all.

Twenty years removed from her 2006 debut, Swift has built one of the most decorated careers in music history: 14 Grammy Awards, a string of record-breaking albums, and a sold-out global Eras Tour that redefined what a stadium run could look like. Few artists get to measure a legacy this large from a room this small.

The performance happened in front of roughly a hundred people at the Recording Academy’s invitation-only event, and reports at the time noted that not every seat in the room was filled. That the recording found a global audience only once the Academy released it days later says something about how differently Swift’s smallest, quietest moments now travel compared to her arena shows. Twenty years in, the intimate setting became the story on its own.

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