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In 1959, a 13-year-old Dolly Parton walked onto the Grand Ole Opry stage after being introduced by Johnny Cash. Sixty-seven years later, the institution where she earned three encores that night is preparing to honor her one more time.

The Grand Ole Opry announced Thursday, Aug. 27, that its Saturday, Aug. 29 show at 7 p.m. CT will be dedicated to Parton, celebrating the country legend’s “extraordinary life, legacy, and contributions to country music.”

“This Saturday night, we honor a true icon,” the Opry shared in an email announcing the tribute.

Confirmed performers include Carly Pearce, Channing Wilson, Kathy Mattea, Molly Tuttle, Dan Tyminski, T. Graham Brown, the Opry Square Dancers and Belle Frantz making her Opry debut, which is so apropos because Frantz is a rising country star who has major Dolly vibes. And considering the occasion, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if the Opry has a few unannounced guests waiting in the wings for Saturday night’s tribute.

A portion of ticket sales from Saturday night’s show will also be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the children’s literacy program that became one of the most important pieces of Parton’s philanthropic legacy.

The Opry will also make the tribute available to fans who can’t be in Nashville. Saturday’s show will stream live on the Opry’s Facebook and YouTube channels and through digital streaming partners Circle Country and RFD-TV.

Parton’s history with the Opry stretched back nearly seven decades.

The future superstar was only 13 when Cash introduced her to the audience in 1959 as “a little girl from East Tennessee.” Parton performed George Jones’ “You Gotta Be My Baby,” and the response was extraordinary: She was called back for three encores.

“The crowds loved her from the first note,” the Opry recalled in its Aug. 27 tribute to Parton. “And they never stopped.”

It would be another decade before Parton officially joined the institution she’d dreamed about since childhood. She became a Grand Ole Opry member in 1969 and remained one for the next 57 years.

When the Opry moved from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to the newly built Grand Ole Opry House in the 1970s, Parton made clear that her attachment wasn’t to a building.

“It’s sacred to me, wherever it goes—the church of my heart,” she once said.

Parton ultimately performed on the Opry more than 100 times, and in 2019, the institution celebrated her 50th anniversary as a member with a star-studded celebration.

Saturday’s decision to donate a portion of ticket sales to the Imagination Library is especially fitting given how important the program remained to Parton throughout her life.

Founded by Parton in 1995, the program grew from a local effort in her native East Tennessee into an international literacy initiative. According to the Opry, the Imagination Library has distributed more than 300 million free books to children.

Parton left those children with an especially poignant message before her death. In a final note to Imagination Library families, the country icon asked her young readers to make her a promise as they continued growing up: “Keep dreaming, keep learning, and keep reading!”

The message has taken on new meaning in the days since her death, as tributes to Parton’s generosity have poured in alongside remembrances of her music.

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Those tributes have come from some of the biggest names who knew and worked with Parton.

Linda Ronstadt, who recorded with Parton and Emmylou Harris as the celebrated trio behind Trio and Trio II, remembered her longtime friend as “the most extraordinary” after news of Parton’s death.

Meanwhile, Parton’s team has revealed that the famously tireless entertainer was still working on new projects near the end of her life. She left behind not only unfinished work but a roadmap designed to guide projects bearing her name for “decades to come.”

Even an unusual coincidence involving Tropical Storm Dolly became part of the extraordinary wave of attention surrounding the singer’s death, adding another unexpected chapter to the days of remembrance.

The Opry’s tribute now brings that remembrance back to one of the places where Parton’s story began.

Over the decades, Parton’s relationship with the institution expanded beyond her own performances. She invited Carly Pearce, who began her career performing at Dollywood, to become an Opry member, while the Opry continued celebrating Parton’s music through its annual “Opry Goes Dolly” shows. Her presence also remains inside the Opry House through a mural and displays featuring some of her famous stage outfits.

Saturday night, however, will carry a different meaning.

“Dolly’s love is like a butterfly—a rare and gentle thing—one whose effect will be felt for generations,” the Opry wrote.

“We invite you to tune in as we say goodbye to a true icon: gifted musician, Opry member, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and friend.”

The Grand Ole Opry’s Dolly Parton tribute takes place Saturday, Aug. 29. The show will be available via livestream for fans who want to join the celebration from home.

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ 2003 rock hit “Maps” continues to earn recognition as one of the most remarkable songs in music history.

In a ranking released by Billboard, the publication’s staff named the 50 best rock love songs of all time.

From the experimental art rock track “Heroes” by David Bowie at the top of the list, the indie rock band fronted by Karen O, with Nick Zinner on guitar and keyboards and Brian Chase on drums, secured the No. 2 spot, surpassing the iconic band The Beatles at No. 3 with their 1969 song “Something.”

Billboard emphasized the cultural significance and influence of the band, especially through “Maps” in the early 2000s.

Widely considered Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ breakthrough song, “Maps,” which was released in the U.K. in 2003 and later in the U.S. in 2004, was the third single from their debut studio album, Fever to Tell.

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While the trio was credited on the track, Karen O wrote the lyrics to “Maps,” drawing inspiration from her relationship with Angus Andrew of the band Liars amid their demanding touring schedules and long-distance relationship.

“‘Maps’ is the ultimate ‘you are always on my mind’-type song,” the frontwoman told Mojo in an interview as cited by Songfacts. “Unfortunately, there is never enough humor in the feeling of missing someone; ‘Maps’ just indulges that emotion.”

The song also featured a nostalgic, high school-themed music video, in which Karen O revealed an interesting and personal story during the shoot.

“They were real tears,” she told NME in 2007, adding, “My boyfriend at the time was supposed to come to the shoot – he was three hours late and I was about to leave for tour.”

At the time of its release, “Maps” peaked at No. 87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 9 on Alternative Airplay, despite its popularity among listeners.

However, with the rise of social media, especially TikTok, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs song went viral and peaked at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart in 2024.

This only shows that the trio’s standout track remains a classic rock love song that continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release.

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Given the epic year Taylor Swift‘s been having, from her wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden to her chart-topping, surprise song in Toy Story 5, it’s no surprise the music megastar ranks as the most buzzed-about star of 2026, according to BetMGM Casino’s Celebrity Cultural Visibility Index.

Released on August 24, the top 10 list is a fascinating look at which stars have dominated online searches, discussions, and media coverage this year, including a star who died 17 years ago. Michael Jackson, who died at age 50 in June 2009, ranked just behind Swift on the 2026 index, thanks in large part to the massive success of Michael. Since hitting theaters in April, the movie has become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, per Variety.

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Behind Jackson, NBA superstar Lebron James came in third on the list amid speculation about his future and his eventual decision to play for the Philadelphia 76ers following eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Fourth place on the Celebrity Cultural Visibility Index was Bad Bunny, who made headlines for his Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in early February. Actress Sydney Sweeney landed in fifth place.

To determine the rankings, BetMGM Casino analyzed the buzz around 100 major celebrities, calculating their Google search demand, Wikipedia page views, podcast discussions, and 6.6 million broadcast and online news stories. Rankings were calculated by combining those aspects, with Media Visibility (podcasts, broadcast, and digital news mentions) accounting for 50% of a star’s score and Public Interest (Google searches and Wikipedia views) accounting for the other half.

Rounding out the top 10 most buzzed about celebrities of the year were seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady in sixth place, followed by Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, late night host Jimmy Kimmel, actor Tom Cruise, and NFL superstar (and Swift’s new husband) Travis Kelce.

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Dolly Parton’s death on August 25 has dominated entertainment headlines and online searches in the days since. However, the Celebrity Cultural Visibility Index rankings are based on data collected from January 1 through August 1, landing the late entertainment icon in the 33rd spot on the list.

It’s possible Parton’s ranking will rise on the index by year’s end, but a spokesperson for MGMBets Casino told Parade that a “sudden short-term spike” in public interest and media coverage around Parton or any other celebrity isn’t likely to “significantly change the rankings as they currently stand.”

It appears that Kylie Jenner is ready to say goodbye to plastic surgery, as she revealed hopeful plans to get bigger breast implants.

The makeup mogul confessed on the Better Half With Stas and Vic podcast on Wednesday that she wants “bigger and more out there” breast implants. This comes over a year since Jenner spilled the truth on TikTok about what she had done to achieve her “natural” look.

Now Jenner admits that she “wants them bigger,” and it’s something she says “every day.” She told co-hosts Anastasia Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel that her goal is to have her breast implants “walk in before I do.”

When she plans to get the procedure done is unclear, as the co-host revealed that Jenner has been talking about sizing up over the past year. Karanikolaou joked that the 29-year-old may even have an “obsession,” and Jenner happily agreed, saying she “love tits.”

Karanikolaou pointed out that the makeup mogul also once commented that she had initial plans to get it done before her 29th birthday. Jenner was born on Aug. 10, but also admits that she likely won’t go through the procedure before she turns 30. Instead, she plans to get a belly button piercing to have the experience.

In June 2025, fans were swarming Jenner with questions on what she had done to achieve the ““most perfect, natural” chest. She revealed on TikTok the exact details, explaining she had “445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!!!! silicone!!! … Hope this helps lol.”

Jenner also revealed during the podcast that her doctor’s office, Dr. Garth Fisher, was getting bombarded with calls asking for those exact details. Alongside her plans for larger implants, Jenner also squashed rumors that she’s currently pregnant.

She admitted to having “seen some things” online about the speculation, and says that she often has a good “laugh” about it.

“I think that I’m so used to people creating their own narrative that I actually have to just laugh about it, and I really don’t care,” Jenner said. “I just assume people will figure it out eventually, which is what they always do.”

Being active on social media, Jenner adds that she will undoubtedly show up online wearing a bikini or going out that will squash the rumors. Jenner has gotten used to the rumor mill and online speculations, and admits, “I kind of just don’t feel the need to say anything ever. I’m just like, well, it is what it is. I can’t like talk [or] comment on everything, so I just laugh about it and join in on the party.”

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Singer and actor Tommy Sands is turning 89 today!

Born Thomas Adrian Sands on August 27, 1937, he first gained popularity as a teenager after appearing in the Kraft Television Theater in January 1957. He sang the hit track “Teen-Age Crush”, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on Cashbox. Sands is also known for his marriage to Frank Sinatra’s daughter, Nancy Sinatra.

At 19 years old in 1957, he spoke to TV-Radio Life magazine about his quick rise to fame. At the time, his first record was about to reach 2,000,000 sales. While in New York, he had to change hotels because fans were surrounding him.

“I just couldn’t believe all that happened to me in New York the last time,” he said at the time. “I don’t get it.”

He shared that he wanted to be one of the great entertainers, both an actor and a singer.

“I want to be good in all phases of show business,” he said. “And the more pressure I get put on me, the more challenges the better. I like to have to work hard for something.”

Sands studied acting in New York City. He memorably starred in The Longest Day (1960) and Babes in Toyland (1961).

The former teen idol married Sinatra in 1960 after a whirlwind romance. They divorced five years later, in 1965. After they separated, his career declined.

In 1967, he distanced himself from the spotlight and moved to Hawaii. He launched the Tommy Sands Nightclub Tour and performed at the Outrigger Hotel in Waikiki. Sands returned to the continental United States in 1981, settling in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

In the modern day, Steely Dan has become almost synonymous with the classic rock genre. So it’s not all that surprising that Amazon Music included one of the band’s biggest hits on the streaming service’s curated list, “100 Greatest Classic Rock Songs.”

Amazon Music put Steely Dan’s 1972 hit “Do It Again,” off the band’s first album, Can’t Buy a Thrill, at the list’s 88th spot. The song, written by singer and keyboardist Donald Fagen and guitarist Walter Becker, was almost immediately popular, securing the number 6 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1973, just three months after Can’t Buy a Thrill was released.

In a 2022 interview with Rock History Music, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, the guitarist on Can’t Buy a Thrill and Steely Dan’s 1973 album, Countdown to Ecstasy, and 1974’s Pretzel Logic, discussed the popularity of “Do It Again.”

Baxter said while the 5-minute-and-57-second track “was ostensibly the first single from Steely Dan,” the song “Dallas” was supposed to be the first single. The musician explained that Becker, who died in 2017 at the age of 67, and Fagen “were afraid that, between the way the song, the genre of the song, plus the name Steely Dan, people would think it was a country band, so they pulled the single.”

He then said that he believed “Do It Again” became a hit because of when it was released.

“‘Do It Again’ was very interesting to me because it’s one of those songs where I think timing is everything. If we had released that a year before or a year after, it was like minute by minute, if we’d released that song a year before, a year after, nobody would have cared,” said Baxter, now 77, in the 2022 interview. “So I’m not quite sure. I guess it’s all about the stars aligning in whatever way they do to permit the entrance of something new into the universe, you know, my place in this, that portal would have closed.”

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If you’ve been searching for a practical way to work more storage into your home that doesn’t require plastic bins or bulky bags, Walmart has a chicer solution currently on sale for up to 40% off. The Idealsoul 9-Drawer Dresser is marked as low as $179, down from $300, for a limited time, and it offers ample space to organize clothing, linens, bedding, and more. 

The versatile dresser comes in three pretty colors that are easy to match with a wide range of decor styles, all currently available at varying discounts. You can shop the all-black option at $179, the blush pink color at $200, and the classic white shade at $219. 

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At 15.7 inches deep, 49.6 inches wide, and 37.2 inches high, the dresser has a spacious build that’s perfect for decluttering closets, bedrooms, living areas, and entryways. It features nine drawers spread out over four tiers, including three smaller top drawers that are perfect for stashing socks, underwear, and other small essentials. There are also six larger ones ideal for holding stacks of sweaters, towels, sheets, and accessories. 

Constructed from high-quality engineered wood, the dresser is durable and built to last. Each drawer has smooth-gliding rails for effortless opening and closing, with a sleek handless design that allows for easy access. The minimalist look and clean lines make it versatile enough to work in a variety of ways around the house, whether you’re using it as a hallway console, a living room TV stand, or a bedroom dresser. 

Walmart shoppers praised the Idealsoul dresser for its superior quality. Multiple reviewers highlighted the “stylish” and “functional” design, noting that it’s “perfect for organizing small spaces.” One buyer said it’s “absolutely beautiful,” while others said it adds “plenty of storage space” to any room. 

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Add some stylish storage to your home with this stunning nine-drawer dresser. It’s spacious, sleek, and available in three gorgeous colors that will complement any style of decor. Grab one for as low as $180 before this limited-time flash deal ends at Walmart. 

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Madonna’s 1989 hit “Like a Prayer” took only about three hours to write, but the song went on to become one of the biggest releases of her career. 

The track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed at the top for three consecutive weeks and it has continued to earn recognition decades after its release.

Released as the lead single from Madonna’s fourth studio album of the same name, “Like a Prayer” arrived on March 3, 1989. The song later debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 18 and reached No. 1 on April 22. It spent 16 weeks on the chart.

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The song was written and produced by Madonna and her longtime collaborator Patrick Leonard. According to Becoming the Muse, Madonna chose Leonard’s musical idea for the title track and quickly began working with him. She then wrote “Like a Prayer” in about three hours.

Years later, the song remains a major part of Madonna’s catalog. Amazon Music ranked “Like a Prayer” at No. 49 on its list of the 100 Greatest Soft Rock Songs.

“Like a Prayer” came during a major change in Madonna’s life and career.

Madonna had not recorded new music throughout much of 1988. At the time, she was dealing with personal changes and was looking for a different direction for her next album. She also wanted to write about subjects that were more personal to her.

Looking back on that period, Madonna said, “What was it I wanted to say? I wanted the album to speak to things on my mind. It was a complex time in my life.”

In a March 1989 interview with Rolling Stone, Madonna spoke about the feelings of guilt that remained with her.

“Once you’re a Catholic, you’re always a Catholic; in terms of your feelings of guilt and remorse and whether you’ve sinned or not,” she said.

The full song brought together several musical styles. “Like a Prayer” mixed pop, rock, dance music and gospel elements. It also featured powerful gospel vocals from The Andraé Crouch Choir, while the track included guitar recordings connected to Prince’s contribution.

The lyrics also gave the song more than one possible meaning. Religious language was placed alongside lines that could also be understood as sexual. Leonard reportedly had concerns about some of the sexual suggestions in the lyrics, but Madonna refused to change them.

Directed by Mary Lambert, the “Like a Prayer” video used religious imagery while also telling the story of a Black man who is wrongly accused of a crime. Madonna’s character sees what happened and later finds the courage to tell the truth.

More recently, “Like a Prayer” found a new audience after appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine. The song was first heard in promotional material for the film and later appeared during the movie’s finale, leading to new versions of the track.

Nearly four decades after its release, “Like a Prayer” continues to connect with new artists and audiences. 

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Foreigner fans are getting a pretty major gift in honor of the band’s 50th anniversary year…with a special bonus for anyone who loves Peter Frampton (and who doesn’t?).

After releasing a deluxe edition of Foreigner 4 last year, the iconic rock band is coming out with a remixed and remastered version of the multi-platinum Head Games, according to Blabbermouth, originally released in 1979 as their third studio album.

As fans know, Head Games introduced some of Foreigner’s most beloved songs to the world, including the title track and “Dirty White Boy.” But perhaps the coolest thing about the new edition of the album is the addition of a previously unreleased track, “Trouble,” recorded in May 1979 during the Head Games sessions at Atlantic Studios in New York and featuring a newly-recorded guest guitar solo from Frampton himself.

Collectors take note: “Trouble” will be released as a seven-inch single with another rare Foreigner track, “Zalia” (the new Head Games in its entirety comes out on October 30, 2026 on CD/Blu-ray and black vinyl). A digital version of “Trouble” is available right now, however, and early fan reactions are definitely positive.

“Nice tune!!” wrote one commenter on YouTube. “Anyways a treat to hear something new from Foreigner!!! Folks go to their concerts!! Live is always a great time!!! They don’t disappoint. Best time ever!!!!”

“Thank you! There is never enough Foreigner for us fans!” added a second person. “Good to listen to new, even unpublished before music! It gives us even more insight of the band!”

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In addition to “Trouble,” the four-disc Super Deluxe Head Games box set includes plenty of other perks sure to delight hardcore Foreigner fans, according to AXS TV.

The first disc has remixed versions of the original ten tracks on Head Games; the second is a collection of outtakes and alternates from the album’s recording sessions (including “Trouble” and “Zalia”). A previously unreleased recording of a 1979 concert in Rochester fills the third disc, while the fourth, a Blu-ray disc, is a Dolby Atmos mix of the studio album (plus “Trouble”).

For those who aren’t interested in the full Super Deluxe bundle, the reissue will also be available as a standalone single-LP vinyl edition of the remixed 2026 album, Dolby Atmos versions of both the full Super Deluxe audio collection and the album remix, and a Digital Super Deluxe Edition.

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Halloween is once again on the horizon, bringing with it the return of trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns and (of course) seasonal treats and sweets returning to grocery store aisles across the country.

Along with returning Halloween-themed candy and other decorative snacks for the holiday, the coming fall season will also see the return of Keebler’s fan-favorite Spookie Fudge Stripes.

According to a new press release from the company, the returning cookies will soon pop up in nationwide retailers, delivering the same chocolate-forward cookies shoppers know and love for the Halloween season.

As more dedicated fans might remember, Keebler’s Spookie Fudge Stripes serve as chocolatey cookies topped with vanilla-flavored orange stripes and unique Halloween patterns and designs.

If that weren’t exciting enough, Keebler is also bringing back its family-friendly Spookie Stripes Safari game at participating zoos and via OpenForMagic.com starting September 1.

To participate in the game, all shoppers need to do is scan the QR code on their package of Spookie Fudge Stripes to gain access to OpenForMagic.com, which features an illustrated zoo full of interactive animal habitats. Game participants then search through a variety of striped animal enclosures for Keebler’s signature striped cookies, giving you a chance to win prizes through your discoveries.

The grand prize for the contest is an all-inclusive VIP weekend getaway to the Nashville Zoo for a family of four. The experience will include the cost of general admission, roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodation, an exclusive premium backstage tour and unlimited Adventure Passes granting access to the Wild Animal Carousel, Wilderness Express Train, Soaring Eagle Zip Line, and Adventure 4D Theater.

“We believe the best adventures happen when families explore together,” said Gabrielle Young, Brand Manager, Keebler Fudge Stripes & LTOs. “Spookie Fudge Stripes are back, and so is the Spookie Stripes Safari – bigger, better, and built for every family, whether they’re tracking stripes at the zoo or searching from home on OpenForMagic.com. The Elves wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“Allionce Group is proud to partner with Keebler for the second consecutive year to create memorable family experiences, especially during the Halloween season,” said Mark Giovino, CEO and Founding Partner of Allionce Group. “By partnering with some of the nation’s most popular zoos, we’re helping Keebler bring the brand to life through trusted, brand-safe destinations where families come together for real-world moments of magic, wonder, and shared discovery.” 

In 1994, Boyz II Men released “I’ll Make Love To You,” and at the time, they couldn’t have imagined that the song would endure as long as it has or make Billboard chart history—but it did. Even 32 years later, the romantic ballad remains a timeless anthem.

Written and produced by Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds), the track was released on July 24, 1994, and instantly became a summer smash, proving the strong appeal of slow R&B ballads. It hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Aug. 27 and went on to set a record after it remained at the top of the chart for 14 weeks—tying the record for the longest uninterrupted run in the coveted spot at the time with Whitney Houston‘s 1992 “I Will Always Love You.”

It spent 27 weeks in total on the Hot 100.

Group members Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris, and Michael McCary were young at the time, aged 20 to 23, having just emerged from teenagehood. But they shot to superstardom, and the rest is history. Boyz II Men first formed in their native Philadelphia in 1988 and signed to the famed Motown Records after auditioning for Bell Biv Devoe‘s (a branch-off R&B vocal group from the original New Edition) Michael Bivins and being mentored by the singer.

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“The funny part is that we felt like it sounded too much like ‘End of the Road.’ We didn’t want to do it,” Stockman told Entertainment Weekly in 2019. “We didn’t understand how much of an impact the song was going to have. That’s youth.”

Their massive 1991 debut album, Cooleyhighharmony, was certified 9x multi-platinum by the RIAA. Its first single, “Motownphilly,” skyrocketed up the charts, making it into the Top Five pop songs and going No. 1 in the R&B category.

Meanwhile, “I’ll Make Love To You” earned a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1995. At the time of writing, it had amassed a whopping 235 million views on YouTube and nearly 374 million Spotify streams, speaking to its timelessness.

The boy band is known for such iconic hits as “End of the Road,” “On Bended Knee,” “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” “One Sweet Day,” and more.

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Pumpkin spice season isn’t even here yet, but for the folks at International Delight, it’s already time to start preparing for the next round of holiday flavors. Despite it still being August, International Delight has already released a brand-new creamer that fans can’t wait to try, summer weather or not. 

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The brand’s new white chocolate peppermint bark creamer lets customers “experience white chocolate bliss with a peppermint kiss in every pour,” according to a product listing on the Hy-Vee supermarket website. The creamer is designed to be enjoyed in both hot and cold drinks, and is lactose-free and gluten-free, coming in at 35 calories per tablespoon. 

Fans are already pumped about the new creamer, taking to Instagram comments to share their excitement. “I already grabbed this last week It’s super good,” wrote one commenter on a July 26 post from food blogger Candy Hunting, as others said “yes please” and wrote that “anything peppermint good in my book.” 

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“ITS TIMEEEEEEEE,” commented one person, referencing the Mariah Carey meme around her hit holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” as more shared the sentiment, sharing gifs of Will Ferrell in Elf and writing that they think the new offering will be “yummy.” 

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Some fans questioned whether the first-of-its-kind holiday flavor will be too similar to an existing one, wondering, “But will it taste virtually identical to the Peppermint Mocha is the real question?” as more asked if a zero-sugar version will be available. Though as of now, no zero-sugar versions have appeared in stores, fans are still excited for the offering. 

After food blogger Markie Devo posted about the creamer, commenters said that they “need” to try the creamer right now, proclaiming, “yum, can’t wait,” and sharing heart emojis. 

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We already know Ella Langley has a knack for putting her own spin on some of the most classic country songs, and her version of an ’80s Reba McEntire track is no exception.

The rising star — who is currently dominating the Billboard charts with her hit song “Choosin’ Texas” — once performed a live cover of “Whoever’s in New England,” a beloved country ballad that earned McEntire her first-ever Grammy Award.

Langley, 27, teamed up with fellow country superstar Cody Johnson for the cover, which they performed together at the inaugural Braves Country Music in Atlanta, Ga., back in June.

One fan who captured the duet on video uploaded the clip to TikTok, while other country music fans flocked to the comments to commend Langley and Johnson for their rendition.

Ella and Cody! 🔥 We need more of their voices together! 🥹🎶❤️ #codyjohnson #ellalangley #whoeversinnewengland #cojo #atlanta @Ella Langley @Cody Johnson

“I DIED!!! Like my soul left my body!” one TikTok user gushed under the post, while someone else called the performance “literal perfection.”

“How does she do it?! She sounds good with everybody!!!” one commenter wrote of Langley, who has joined forces with a number of other country artists, like Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Koe Wetzel, and more.

Her live performance with Johnson wasn’t the first time Langley has impressed fans with her ability to make another artist’s song her own and introduce a whole new generation of listeners to longtime country standards. The “Be Her” singer has also covered more of the genre’s most legendary artists, like George Strait, Shania Twain, Toby Keith and more.

McEntire’s 1986 hit “Whoever’s in New England” is one of more than 20 songs from her catalog to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, where it reigned for one week in May 1986.

Released as the title track from her seventh studio album of the same name, “Whoever’s in New England” won McEntire her first Grammy award in 1987 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. It’s also widely considered to be one of McEntire’s best songs, with Billboard ranking it at No. 4 on a list of her 15 Best Songs.

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Harry Styles is remembering one of his musical inspirations, Dolly Parton, in the wake of her death.

As the New York leg of Harry Styles’ ‘Together, Together’ tour kicked off at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, August 26, the “Aperture” singer took a moment to share with attendees how much Parton meant to him. “I wanna say a proper ‘Thank you’ to all the musicians over the years that’ve inspired me,” he began, per footage captured by Variety.

“Dolly, we love you,” Styles, 32, added. “Thank you so much.” 

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Parton’s hit 1974 country ballad, “I Will Always Love You” began to play moments later. Although Styles opted not to sing along, he encouraged fans in attendance to dance to the popular track.

Styles’ tribute for Parton comes just one day after she died on Tuesday, August 25, at age 80. In a statement shared with People, representatives for the music industry legend revealed that she had been navigating a “brief battle with cancer” ahead of her death. Her team did not disclose the type of cancer with which Parton was diagnosed.

Parton’s many contributions to music were widespread. Beyond “I Will Always Love You” achieving another wave of success when performed decades later by Whitney Houston for The Bodyguard, the 11-time Grammy Award winner is often credited as one of the pioneers of the country to pop crossover trend. Hits like “Here You Come Again,” “Jolene” and “9 to 5” aided in her achieving mainstream crossover success. Her efforts have led to her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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In previously opening up about her legacy in a 2023 ABC News interview, Parton
—who is also a two-time Oscar nominee and three-time Emmy Award winner—shared how she hoped to be remembered by the world.

“There’s a lot of wonderful things that’s happened to me. I think one of things I’m proudest of is the Imagination Library. But of course, I’m a writer and a singer,” Parton said.

“… I’m just trying to leave as much stuff [behind as possible]. I just want to see how much I can do in a lifetime,” she concluded. “And I’ve been blessed, and I’ve been lucky, and I don’t take any of that for granted, but I just wanted to be remembered well.”

While the question of who has the best fast-food French fries will always be up for debate, you don’t have to look far to see which chains consistently receive the most praise. Whether it’s shoestring, curly, crinkle or waffle, chances are you’ve heard plenty of opinions on the subject and even have a few of your own.

In a recent survey conducted by High Risk Pay, over 2,500 people across all 50 U.S. states were asked to rate French fries from 20 different fast-food chains. Respondents rated only the fries they had personally tried, and each chain was ranked by its average score. The chain that consistently wound up on top? A familiar face that true connoisseurs probably saw coming from a mile away.

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Among the 20 chains included in the survey, McDonald’s easily finished first overall with an average fry rating of 7.3 out of 10. The Golden Arches is also the most widely tried chain by a massive margin, with 99.7 percent of respondents saying they had tried McDonald’s fries at least once. 

Rated #1 in 36 of the 50 states, McDonald’s beat out Five Guys and Chick-fil-A, which ended up nearly tied for second with a rating of 6.7 out of 10, with Five Guys squeezing into the lead by just 0.01 points. Looking at the map, it’s clear that McDonald’s has an edge over every other fast-food chain in the nation, suggesting that the shoestring fry just might be America’s preferred French fry. 

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Looking at the numbers, thin/shoestring fries were the obvious favorite amongst 35 percent of respondents, with curly fries coming in second at 16 percent and thick-cut/steak fries and waffle fries tied at just 13 percent each. With more than twice the popularity of the next highest-ranking style, thin/shoestring fries are the clear favorite choice when it comes to the fry shape Americans love most.

As for what Americans like to dip their fries in, yet another classic found itself on top: ketchup. Chosen by a whopping 42 percent of respondents, ketchup was more than three times as popular as ranch, which came in second at 12 percent, followed by the somewhat shocking “No Sauce Needed” at 9 percent and the mysterious “Fry Sauce” at 8 percent, tied with honey mustard.

In any case, if you’re looking for the quintessential American French fry experience, the trifecta of McDonald’s, shoestring fries and ketchup is unlikely to let you down. No matter your preferences, millions of fry lovers seem to agree, though we’ll need more data to determine just how long McDonald’s reign at the top has really lasted.

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Michael Strahan is putting in some extra hours!

The Good Morning America anchor quietly welcomed a baby girl with his longtime girlfriend Kayla Quick, according to TMZ. Details of the birth haven’t been shared, but the outlet confirmed that the couple welcomed a daughter earlier this year.

Strahan is already a dad to Tanita, Michael Jr., with his ex-wife, Wanda Hutchins, and twins Sophia and Isabella, with ex-wife, Jean Muggli. The former NFLer is also a grandfather; his oldest daughter, Tanita, welcomed a son named Onyx in September 2024.

Strahan and Quick have been together since 2015, but prefer to keep their relationship out of the public eye.

“A lot of people ask me, ‘Okay, how did you go from football to commentating to morning TV? You seem so happy.’ I truly am happy,” he previously told People. “I respect waking up everyday and feeling fortunate to do what I do and having the people in my life that I have, but it’s something you have to train yourself to do.”

Strahan has been in the news quite a bit over the past couple of years after his daughter, Isabella, was diagnosed with a fast-growing malignant brain tumor called a medulloblastoma, in 2023.

Following surgery, treatment, and a number of setbacks that Isabella documented on YouTube, Isabella is happy to be cancer free.

“Obviously you can’t predict what can happen, and that is a little scary,” she told People via ABC News. “But I don’t think you can solely live in fear. I think I should live every day. Take every opportunity. I see the impact that can come from sharing my experience. My diagnosis, it’s a part of me, but it doesn’t define me. I want to be a voice.”

It sounds like the whole Strahan family have a lot to celebrate these days.

For decades, Pringles have provider shoppers with the perfect, easily transportable snack ideal for every occasion.

Whether packing a tube of the chips for the beach or carrying it with you on a lengthy flight, Pringles’ signature chips make for a great snack in every situation, leaving its popularity among consumers beyond refute.

As great as many of the company’s pre-existing products, Pringles has just unveiled a brand-new lineup of chips that promise to forever change grocery stores’ snack aisle, marking yet another innovation from the iconic snack brand.

According to a new press release from the brand, Pringles is set to debut its new Dippers, an innovative new lineup that features chips purposefully made for scooping dips and other sauces.

The new Dippers will specifically include the following diverse flavors:

• Pringles Dippers Original: “delivers the well-known, classic Pringles Original flavor bursting with salty and savory goodness, now available in a thicker, sturdier crisp ingeniously shaped to scoop and hold your favorite dip, whether you’re a light-dip or a heavy-dip kind of person.”
• Pringles Dippers French Onion: “pairs savory French onion flavor with a hearty crunch, creating the perfect blend of sweet, caramelized onion notes and rich, tangy, creamy flavor in every single bite.”
• Pringles Dippers Bacon Cheddar: “blends bold cheddar cheese flavor with smoky bacon notes in a sturdy, crunchy crisp that’s equally delicious loaded with your favorite dip or devoured straight from the can.”

In addition, Pringles also announced they’ll be introducing a new flavor of its growing Mingles lineup in the form of Pringles Mingles Sweet & Salty, which balances “brown buttery sweetness” with a hint of saltiness.

“We know it can be frustrating if your typical salty dipping vessel prevents your perfect scoop or breaks as you dip, which is why we’ve created Pringles Dippers. Our iconic parabolic shape is now thicker and wavier than ever – built to handle any dipping style from light dips to heavy scoops,” said Eileen Flaherty-Yao, Senior Director of Salty, Mars Snacking North America.

“Between this innovation and the Sweet & Salty addition to our Mingles lineup, Pringles brings you new ways to take on your favorite snack which we know fans will love,” Flaherty-Yao continued.

The new chip flavors arrive in stores nationwide this September.

As Hollywood celebrities pay tribute to Dolly Parton following her death at 80, fans were stunned when hearing Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel‘s heartfelt rendition of her most famous love song.

The country icon died on Monday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cancer, which led to an outpouring of kind words from fans and celebrities. Diesel posted a black-and-white photo of Parton on his Instagram, with many fans glossing over the tribute until realizing it was accompanied by an original audio.

Accompanied by the post was audio of Diesel covering Parton’s iconic track, “I Will Always Love You.” Fans were in awe of the actor’s singing abilities and the slight emotional tremor in his voice when singing the track’s chorus. A fan posted the video on X, in case some people didn’t follow the actor on Instagram, leading to hundreds of surprised comments.

“Didn’t have ‘Crying to Vin Diesel singing’ on my list today, but here we are,” said one fan, accompanied by a gif of Tobey Maguire crying as Spider-Man.

“Dolly Parton got Vin Diesel singing, and it’s a damn serious tribute; I don’t think I quite understood her impact,” said another.

One fan agreed, saying, “For a non singer to start singing for a tribute, oh it’s serious. He sounds so sad. Why am i tearing up listening to Vin Diesel sing.”

A fan under the post also commented that Diesel’s tribute is the “most honest and vulnerable thing” they’ve seen in their entire life. Others also added that his tribute to the ‘Queen of Country’ was “beautiful” and an accurate representation of how Parton impacted people’s lives.

“The way his voice cracks when he says “please don’t cry” tho, you know he’s truly feeling it,” said one fan on X.

Parton’s nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, announced the news of the singer’s death with a video shared on Instagram. Her cause of death was cancer, while her family has not reported the type of cancer. Concerns for Parton’s health were raised last year when she postponed and canceled her Las Vegas residency. She claimed her immune and digestive systems “got all out of whack” but was undergoing treatment.

Up until her death, concerns over her health continued as she missed schedule appearacnes earlier in the year. Reports claim she was hospitalized for unknown reasons the Friday before her death, and had been dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues. The singer shared that day that her health declined following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025.

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Fans who spent last summer rooting for a group of kidnapped, gifted kids finally have a reason to breathe again. MGM+ has confirmed that its Stephen King adaptation is coming back for a second season this fall, and the network released first-look images that pick the story of The Institute up right where the nightmare left off. For anyone who felt the gut punch of that finale, the wait is almost over.

The new photos reintroduce the show’s central trio and add a face longtime genre fans will recognize instantly. Game of Thrones alum Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy, appears in the first-look material, though the show is keeping his character under wraps for now. The preview also shows Luke Ellis looking uneasy in a doorway, his ally Tim speaking with him, and the icy Ms. Sigsby seated in what looks like a study.

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The second season releases in fall 2026, with no exact premiere date announced yet. Production has already wrapped, which suggests the gap between now and release should be short. Joe Freeman returns as Luke, the teenage genius at the heart of the series, with Ben Barnes back as small-town cop Tim Jamieson and Mary-Louise Parker reprising her role as the facility’s chilling administrator.

The first season adapted most of King’s 2019 novel, in which children with telekinetic and telepathic gifts are stolen from their homes and experimented on inside a hidden government compound. Its finale diverged from the book, opening a path for the show to move past its source material. Season 2 follows the fallout, tracking Luke and the other survivors as they try to stay alive on the outside while uncovering the larger conspiracy behind the Institute.

Benjamin Cavell continues to helm the adaptation, with director Jack Bender handling directing and producing duties. King himself remains attached as an executive producer, keeping the author close to a story he has spoken about with real enthusiasm since the renewal. His involvement has been part of the show’s appeal for readers who want the adaptation to honor the novel’s darker corners.

The return arrives during one of the busiest stretches King’s work has ever seen on screen. Prime Video‘s Carrie premieres October 7, HBO is moving forward with a second season of IT: Welcome to Derry, and projects including Mike Flanagan’s The Mist, a new version of The Stand, and Netflix’s Cujo remake are all in the pipeline. Buckle up, King fans, You’re in for quite a ride (probably in a possessed car).

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It’s safe to say this is the year of the Mary Jane. The shoe has never really gone out of style, of course, but the classic has undergone a major 21st-century makeover and emerged as a surprisingly sporty standout for fall. What was once a prim and proper shoe is now something that you can wear every day of the week.

The trick is to seek out styles that are both stylish and supportive. Hundreds of shoppers have found an option in the Project Cloud Mary Jane Sneakers, which bridge the gap between charming and athletic. They’re an excellent deal at Amazon right now, too. While they retail for as much as $50, right now you can snag the shoes in assorted colors and sizes for as little as $31. Take your pick from a wide range of hues, including red, green, black, white, and beige.

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Combining a smooth and flexible faux leather upper with a durable rubber outsole, the shoes feature a layer of memory foam for support with every step. The material is vital to your comfort, absorbing shock when you’re on the move and providing soft cushioning for easy long-term wear. The outsole has non-slip grooves, so you can comfortably navigate even trickier surfaces with confidence.

Unlike ordinary sneakers, these shoes are lace-free — meaning you can simply step into them, press down the Velcro strap, and go. The strap keeps your instep secure while adding to the signature aesthetic that makes the Mary Jane so popular. They’re available in whole and half sizes from 5 to 11, and shoppers with both narrower and wider feet praised the fit.

“Been wearing these for two weeks averaging 10,000 steps a day and they are holding up great,” one reviewer wrote, adding that they’re “extremely comfortable.” Another shopper said they “wear them all the time” and that they’re “super easy to put on and look extra cute for a casual look.”

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