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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against the Thames Valley Police officers who arrested him and searched his homes in relation to the Epstein Files. The Daily Telegraph first reported that the former Prince Andrew lodged a judicial review challenging the search warrants authorities used to raid his homes at Sandringham Estate and the Royal Lodge in Windsor.

On February 19, police arrested the former Duke of York on his 66th birthday under suspicion of misconduct while in office. Specifically, material in the Epstein Files suggested that he shared confidential information with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and forced to vacate his Royal Lodge home after public backlash over his ties to Epstein.

Authorities detained Andrew in February for nearly 12 hours before he was released under investigation. He has since asked a judge to determine whether the warrants used to search his residences were lawful.

AYLSHAM, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 19: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is seen being driven away from a police station following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. The brother of King Charles was seen sat in the back of a Range Rover as he left the Police Investigation Centre on February 19, 2026 in Aylsham, Norfolk, United Kingdom.

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According to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the Thames Valley Police said in a Monday statement, “Whilst our investigation into misconduct in public office continues, we are engaged in legal proceedings in relation to warrants previously obtained from the Central Criminal Court.”

“As these legal proceedings are currently ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further,” the spokesperson added.

PEOPLE confirmed that a private hearing will be held later this week about the warrants. The Daily Telegraph also reported that this hearing will determine whether to reveal court documents connected to the judicial review.

Reggie McFadden, the veteran comedian whose career spanned New York comedy clubs, In Living Color, and Def Comedy Jam, has died. He was 57. McFadden’s sister, Bernice McFadden, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, saying the family learned through the U.S. State Department that her brother died in Tanzania, where he had been living for several years. 

A cause of death has not been announced. News of his passing also brought tributes from fellow performers who remembered McFadden as part of a generation of comedians who helped shape the stand-up scene of the 1990s.

How Did Reggie McFadden Die?

According to his sister, McFadden was living in Tanzania when he died. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been made public, and his family has not announced a cause.

Fellow comedian Tony Luewellyn paid tribute on Facebook just hours after the news of McFadden’s death was made public.

“Rest in peace, fellow comedian, Reggie McFadden,” he wrote. “Another fallen veteran comedy brother!”

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Born in Brooklyn on November 30, 1968, McFadden built his career in New York’s stand-up comedy scene before reaching a national audience, according to THR.

His major break came in 1991 when he appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. 

A biography published by The Comedy Store said McFadden “quickly rose to prominence in New York after paying his dues.”

He later joined In Living Color, appearing in various sketches and characters during the show’s 1993-94 season.

What Other Shows and Movies Did Reggie McFadden Appear In?

McFadden continued working across television and film after his time on the Fox sketch comedy series. According to IMDb, his television credits included Martin, Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, Coach, Moesha, Getting Personal, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

On the big screen, he appeared in movies including Jacob’s Ladder and Little Nicky.

McFadden also did a Comedy Central special and became a regular performer in Las Vegas, bringing his stand-up to audiences beyond television, as Deadline reported.

What Was Reggie McFadden Doing in Tanzania?

In more recent years, McFadden had made Tanzania his home. His Facebook profile listed him as the owner of both a gold mining company and an entertainment production business in the country.

His passing closes a career that moved between stand-up, sketch comedy, sitcoms, and film over several decades, while tributes from fellow comedians are beginning to honor the mark he left on the comedy community.

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

In the second episode of The Amazing Race 39, sisters Katie and Charlotte Schultz touted being underestimated for their grit, a facet of them growing up on a farm. But perhaps being immersed in an agrarian lifestyle made taking the train more foreign to them than some of their fellow teams. Katie and Charlotte had a solid, unproblematic first leg of the race, coming in at a modest fifth place. But their fate quickly changed when they touched down in Madrid. A frustrating needle-in-a-haystack task had Katie seeing red, as she combed through hundreds of tomatoes. But, ultimately, it wound up being egg that was all over their faces. The sisters ended up getting on the wrong train, taking them hours in the complete opposite direction. It was a slip-up that ultimately sealed their fate, as the daughters from a family of twelve took home a twelfth-place finish in the race.

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

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What’s your history with watching The Amazing Race, and what made you guys make the jump from fans to racers?
Katie Schultz: I’ve been watching the show for years. And honestly, the first time I watched it, I was like, “This is the coolest show ever! I want to be on The Amazing Race one day.” And Charlotte moved in with me a couple of years ago, and we started watching together. And then, within two months of her moving in, we sent in an audition video, and we were like, “This is it. We’re gonna do it.”
Charlotte Schultz: She had a hard time convincing me at first to go on with her though. Because I thought it was going to be like Survivor, and I didn’t realize that they were going to put us up in a hotel and feed us. And so I was like, “I can’t go starve!” So I was a little like worried about it at the beginning. But she talked me into it in just a couple of days.

Well, let’s go from the beginning of your race to the end. You saw Dafina and Saran when you got the Detour. How far behind were you from them by the time you checked into the Pit Stop?
Charlotte: I think it ended up being over 20 minutes. Obviously, once we got to “A Slice of HIstory,” Dafina and Saran, they tested one more time, and then they were out of there. It definitely looked a lot closer on camera.
Katie: We were so pumped when we showed up, and there was still a team there because it had been hours since we had seen anybody. That gave us new life, just to see another team. But they immediately left, and we were like, “Okay, that’s not good.”

Let’s get into this whole “Plaza del Sol/Sur” mix-up that ended up sealing your fate. What exactly was the reason why you made such a crucial error?
Charlotte: That was really hard to watch back. We made a lot of mistakes. We were just so frantic leaving the tomato challenge. We were so excited to be moving in any direction. And so we just hopped on the metro. We were so excited to be headed to a destination that we just kind of zoned out. And that was a huge mistake that we deeply regret. [Laughs.]
Katie: All day, when we rode the metro out to get to the tomato challenge, the last stop on the train was Plaza de Siu. So in our head, that felt really familiar. And so when I read the clue, I was like, “Oh, I know this!” And it just immediately clicked in. And honestly, watching it back, I didn’t remember any of these conversations that we had. I feel like I was blacked out because I was on the adrenaline high of finding that finally after being last, I was so panicked. There was not a thought in the head! [Laughs.]

Katie, I want to talk about the Roadblock, which you clearly struggled with. Did you ever debate playing your Express Pass the way Daisha and Dalton did?
Katie: Not before they did. Honestly, we showed up to the challenge, and I was like, “Ugh, I’m not a good looker. This is not the challenge for me. But there’s no way that we’re the least lucky team out of 12. There’s no way.” I literally kept telling myself that. Like, “There’s no way it’s not going to be us. We’re not the least lucky.” And as more and more teams left, then Daisha and Dalton played their Express Pass, and then it was down to three of us, down to two of us, I was like, “Well, that would have been a good move!”
Charlotte: Our whole mindset through the day was just like, “There’s no way we’re gonna be the least lucky. Even once there was two of us left, I was like, “Okay, as long as we like are close enough together, we can make it up.” But it was really just like the panic and the mindset of being in last place that took over, and that hurt us way more than any time disadvantage leaving the tomatoes.

Katie, what was your reaction to the tomato throwers chanting your name in the Roadblock?
Katie: Oh, it was like, “Stop trolling me!” Because the more people left, the less people there are to throw at. So there’s more people throwing at you. So like at the end there was like eight people throwing just at me, and then they’re chanting my name, and I’m already frustrated. That was not super fun. [Laughs.] That was tough.
Charlotte: The rest of the day, you can see us telling each other, like, “We’re fine, we’re fine, we’ve got this, we’re good, we’re staying calm.” And those are just straight-up lies. We were both panicking, and we were trying so hard to stay calm, but it wasn’t working.

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In this most recent episode, we saw the “boss ladies” alliance form with some of the all-women teams on the race. But you weren’t mentioned at all. Were you aware of this alliance, and were you a part of it?
Katie: No. Because Leg 1, I think, when a lot of that started happening, we had left the first Roadblock before all the other girl/girl teams had left. So they were all there hanging out. Whoever wasn’t jumping was kind of all chatting and whatever, and we were already gone. So I think that we passed that in the first episode. And so then, the beginning of the second episode, we just weren’t there at the same time.
Charlotte: Yeah, for those two conversations — at the first Roadblock Leg 1 and then the conversation booking our flights on Leg 2 — we just weren’t there for either of those conversations. So I just think that’s why we weren’t in that group.

Well, what teams were you looking to work with by the time you had left the race?
Charlotte: We loved Daisha and Dalton from the start. They’re close to our age, super energetic and fun. So we thought that’d be a fun pairing. We worked with them on the metro on the way to Baton to do the tomato challenge at the beginning of the day. But then we just got separated and were on our own in the back.

The two of you spoke in a confessional in the premiere about how Katie, as the older sister, is more used to being in control. Did you see that dynamic on the race as well?
Charlotte: I think you definitely saw that throughout the race. And I told Katie, “I know there’s going to be a scene in there where you say, ‘We’re going to ‘Puerta de Sur,’ and I say, ‘Are you sure it doesn’t say that on the clue?'” And I wish I had stuck up for that more. I realized that we were not going to the right word, and I just went along with it. And so I really kick myself every day for that. That sucks.
Katie: But it’s not your fault though. Because I definitely do have the stronger personality, and I have taken the lead on a lot of things like that.
Charlotte: I’m so used to trusting her with everything, and we figure it out and we get it done. So that was just yeah, tough luck.

As you mentioned on the episode, you’re two out of twelve kids. Katie, did you always want to race with Charlotte, or did you initially have another sibling in mind?
Katie: Well so originally, when I first started watching, Charlotte wasn’t over 18, so she wasn’t even an option. So I asked one of my brothers to go on with me and he told me no. And I was like, “Are you crazy?! Who wouldn’t want to do this?!” But looking back, we would not have been good personality matches, so I’m glad it didn’t work out. [Laughs.]

What was the rest of your family’s reactions to watching you race around the world together?
Charlotte: Oh, they’re loving it! It was so fun to watch the first episode with them. All of our little sisters were cheering every time we came on screen. So, so sweet. And then last night, I mean, they’re all crying with us. It was just a hard watch. So it’s been fun.

Finally, what’s the biggest thing you learned about your sister racing around the world together?
Katie: I learned what a blessing it is that Charlotte is so calm and just ready to enjoy the moment. I’m such a stressor. I’m such a planner. I want to have everything under control. And I could just appreciate the way that she just enjoyed what she was doing, and she just lived in the moment. And I got to see her on a different side, and a little bit more grown up than a lot of environments that I’ve seen her in as my little sister. So that was so fun. And I definitely will see her more as an equal going forward.
Charlotte: That’s a good day for me! [Laughs.] No, the race was such a cool experience, and getting to see her lead. Yes, we did make mistakes in Leg 2. But she has always been the leader in a lot of our sibling relationships in the family. She’s always been so smart and planned everything and took care of us. And that didn’t stop on the race. She planned so much. You always saw her getting directions and planning our route and making sure things happened and got done. And she’s always been so good at that, so good at making sure that she pays attention to all the little things. I know Leg 2 wasn’t a great representation of that, but Leg 1, we crushed it! It was such a good day. We were riding that high for a while, and that’s because she planned everything. She got us to BC Stadium. She got us to the rowing. So I really appreciate how much effort she puts in behind the scenes, just with the navigating, all of the little things.

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Chris Brown’s ex-partner and mother of his child, Diamond Brown, has come forward with serious allegations, claiming the R&B artist has been directing alarming threats toward her current romantic partners.

According to court documents seen by TMZ, Diamond claimed in the filing that the singer has been behaving very strangely and aggressively post their breakup. “Christopher’s behavior has been harassing, disturbing my peace and feels extremely frightening.”

She specifically mentioned that although they separated two years ago, Chris becomes “extremely angry” whenever she dates other men.

“He has made death threats against my most recent boyfriend, and continued threats to not only him, but also to his twin brother,” Diamond asserted in the papers.

Diamond further claimed that third parties have allegedly been used to relay intimidation tactics. “I understand that he has also had third parties make threats.” 

She asserts that a previous relationship also dissolved due to similar harassment, noting she simply wants the freedom to move forward peacefully.

“I feel that I have been living under siege and would appreciate the right to peaceful enjoyment of my life,” she added.

Besides relationship interference, Diamond addressed concerns regarding their child, Lovely. She said that although Chris travels regularly, he has not requested to see their daughter in months.

She further detailed an incident where he blew up at her during a birthday gathering in front of the child, adding, “He has also attempted to harass me through social media.”

Furthermore, the filing touches on a financial dispute over child support. Diamond alleges that the artist, whose net worth is estimated at $50 million, contributes far below adequate support relative to his massive income and has stalled the release of financial disclosures. She contrasted this by claiming he generously purchased luxury vehicles for the mothers of his other children.

Gillian Anderson has a message for some of her most dedicated fans: Please stop sitting in the front row.

The 58-year-old actress is currently starring opposite Billy Crudup in a West End revival of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at London’s Soho Place Theatre. But a video of Anderson interacting with a group of longtime fans outside the theater has gone viral after she made a surprising request.

“You guys cannot sit in the front row,” Anderson told the group in the clip while signing autographs.

When the fans reacted, The X-Files star doubled down.

“I do not care. You cannot sit in the front row. It’s so distracting,” Anderson said, before adding, “You can’t come 20 times and sit in the front row, it’ll drive me mad.”

The fans, who were not visible in the video, could be heard apologizing to Anderson. The clip subsequently exploded online, racking up more than 4 million views on TikTok and sparking a debate over whether the actress was serious and whether fans who purchase tickets should be able to sit wherever they choose.

But there was more to the exchange than the viral clip initially suggested.

Anderson later took to social media to explain that the women weren’t strangers and asked people not to attack them over the interaction.

“The video doing the rounds is me talking with women I go back over 20 years with,” Anderson wrote on X, adding, “so please don’t say anything negative to or about them.”

She also explained why having familiar faces repeatedly seated so close to the stage can become distracting.

“We’re thrilled to be doing this show but for people in the front row, please be aware that in such an intimate venue we can all see you and sometimes, it can be a tad distracting!” Anderson wrote.

“That’s all. All good,” she added. “On with the show and love to everyone and thank you to all of those coming.”

Anderson is playing Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, with Crudup starring as George. The production opened Sept. 21 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 19.

The play is staged in the round at the roughly 600-seat Soho Place, putting audience members just feet from the actors during the performance. That setup makes the people seated closest to the stage particularly visible to the cast.

Anderson’s viral exchange has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing conversation about audience behavior at live theater. Other stars have spoken out about distractions during performances, including Rosamund Pike, who addressed an audience member using a phone during a West End performance earlier this year.

In Anderson’s case, however, she made it clear that there was no feud between her and the dedicated fans she called out.

And considering they’ve apparently been showing up for her for more than two decades, they may just need to try the second row next time.

It has been five years since The White Lotus first introduced viewers to the beautiful beaches, complicated guests, and deeply dysfunctional vacationers of the fictional resort. The first season transported viewers to Hawaii, where the scenery and picture-perfect beaches provided the ideal backdrop for the chaos unfolding inside the hotel.

Now, one tiny detail from that first season is getting a fresh round of attention — the Cornell baseball hat worn by Shane Patton, played by Jake Lacy.

Shane’s character is wealthy, entitled, and decidedly oblivious. He spends much of Season 1 obsessing over the honeymoon suite he believes he was promised, repeatedly clashing with resort manager Armond, and generally making life miserable for the people around him.

“Shane was written as the polished product of that kind of pipeline: money, a brand-name degree, a reflexive sense that the world owes him anything he wants to take, and almost no capacity to notice the damage he causes while insisting he’s the reasonable one. The show used Cornell as shorthand for that,” a new essay on Thought Catalog stated.

The show’s creator, Mike White, used the Cornell hat to communicate who Shane was without having to spell it out.

“When Lacy asked if Shane could wear an Ivy League baseball cap, [show creator Mike] White suggested the infamously douchey Cornell,” a 2021 Vulture profile of Lacy, stated.

In other words, it wasn’t a random costume choice.

The renewed attention comes as university has been at the center of a national conversation in recent weeks following renewed scrutiny of allegations that a former student was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members at the Chi Phi house in 2024. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit last month, prompting the Tompkins County district attorney to reopen the criminal investigation. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has since appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to oversee the case.

As new details from the investigation have emerged and the case has received widespread attention, Cornell has once again become a prominent part of the national conversation.

At the time, Cornell’s then-president Martha Pollack laughed off the publicity from the show.

“Let me just say that that is not the product placement that I would’ve paid for with that character,” Pollack said in an interview with BloombergTV. “But it’s just fiction and we’re just kind of laughing it off.”

Behind the premieres and press appearances for Love Story, Constance Zimmer was dealing with a diagnosis she had chosen to keep within her family.

Sharing a candid post on Instagram, Zimmer revealed that she had been diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer while continuing to work and promote one of the biggest projects of her year.

The actress, 55, shared her story on Sunday, October 4, explaining that she learned of her diagnosis on March 13 while away from home. 

At the same time, she was preparing for a very public stretch promoting Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, in which she played Carolyn Bessette’s mother, Ann Marie Messina. The performance earned Zimmer a 2026 Emmy nomination.

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“On March 13th when I was away from home – I heard these words from my doctor over Zoom: ‘You have DCIS, also referred to as Stage 0 breast cancer,'” Zimmer wrote on Instagram.

“The silence was deafening.”

She said the news left her carrying an intensely personal secret, even as other women shared their own experiences. “First, I had to call my husband and get home to tell our daughter in person.”

What Treatment Did Constance Zimmer Undergo? Constance Zimmer plays Ann Messina Freeman, Carolyn Bessette’s mother, on FX’s Love Story.

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Zimmer said several doctors initially discussed a mastectomy, but she wanted to explore whether another approach was possible. “What if that’s not what I want? What if I want to save my breast instead?” she recalled wondering.

She eventually met with a surgeon who believed a lumpectomy could work. “She was the first doctor to make me feel like what I wanted mattered and that made me weep with joy,” Zimmer wrote.

The actress said she ultimately underwent three surgeries over three consecutive weeks before receiving radiation treatment.

How Did Constance Zimmer Keep Her Cancer Battle Private?

Zimmer continued working throughout much of the experience. “During all of this I was out on a very public press tour for Love Story, while keeping my diagnosis and treatment private. I then followed my surgeries with radiation, while celebrating my Emmy Nomination.”

What Did Constance Zimmer Say About Being Cancer-Free?

Zimmer ended her post on a hopeful note, revealing that she is now cancer-free.

“I’m grateful to be CANCER-FREE and thankful to @cathrinewhite for capturing me for the first time since my diagnosis, celebrating what my body got me through over the last 7 months: pure shock and fear alongside pure joy and gratitude,” she wrote.

“From hospital gowns to Emmy glamour this was one hell of a ride.”

Her role as Ann Marie Messina appeared in three episodes of the FX series, which follows the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

On October 5, 1971, The Waltons officially began—but the cast had no idea what they were getting into. The CBS drama series based on Earl Hamner Jr.’s book Spencer’s Mountain aired for nine seasons, from 1972 to 1981, but it started with a TV movie in December 1971.

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story starred all of the future Waltons children— Richard Thomas, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton, Mary McDonough, Eric Scott, David Harper and Kami Cotler—as well as grandma Ellen Corby. The Walton parents were played by Patricia Neal and Andrew Duggan, and grandpa Zebb Walton was played by Edgar Bergen.

In a Facebook post on Oct. 5, 2026, Walmsley, who played Jason Walton in the TV movie and on the long-running series, looked back on the first day of filming just days after he was told he got the part at age 15.

“The 5th of October, 1971, was our first day of production on The Homecoming. It’s hard to believe it was fifty-five years ago!” he wrote. “My mother had kept a diary since I was born. It reads: ‘Tue, first day on the set. We are able to drive on, and park near the stage. Patricia Neal was there, and the director is excellent. There seems to be quite a good crowd for the family including mothers! Mrs. King is teacher.’ Indeed. Parking on the lot was a big deal. Much later, when we started filming The Waltons, there was no such luxury. It was nice to meet and work with such a pleasant group of kids (and mums!) who got on so well.”

“There had been a ‘call back’ audition for the kids on the 29th of September,” Walmsley continued. “An excited mum wrote, ‘Jon is in!! has got his script. It’s going to be a Christmas special and hope it will be an annual.’ Little did we know…”

Kami Cotler, who played youngest child Elizabeth Walton, was just six years old when filming for The Homecoming began 55 years ago. She previously looked back on filming exterior shots in Wyoming.

In an Instagram post, Cotler posted a still photo of the movie’s opening scene with the Walton children walking home in the deep snow. 

“I am not sure that I truly remember filming the opening scene from The Homecoming, but I do have clear memories of filming in Jackson Hole, Wyoming,” she wrote. “I do clearly also remember the snow coming up to my knees when we filmed the scene where the kids walk from the barn to the house. I  also remember that I started out in front and everyone passed me by. My Mom recalls the director, Fielder Cook, being so excited when this organically happened.”

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The TV movie about a family waiting for the Christmas Eve arrival of their patriarch, John Walton, during the early years of the Great Depression was so popular that it was picked up for a series—even though there had been no talk of a TV show prior.

Speaking with the Television Academy Foundation, Thomas recalled being cast as eldest son John-Boy Walton in The Homecoming.

 “There was a call from my agent that you have an offer to do this Christmas special, not a series,” he said. “It wasn’t a pilot, it was no series thought of, and all I knew is that it was with Patricia Neal … I was like, oh, fantastic, I want to work with Patricia Neal, great, you know. And I read the script, and it was I mean it was just a fabulous part.”

For the TV series, Ralph Waite and Michael Learned were cast as John and Olivia Walton, and Will Geer made his debut as Grandpa.

More than 50 years later, The Waltons remains one of the most beloved television series of the 1970s, while The Homecoming has become a cherished Christmas classic.

Related: In 1977, Richard Thomas Left ‘The Waltons’; Producers Replaced John-Boy and the Cast Thought They’d ‘Lost Their Minds’

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When you head to the salon for a manicure, selecting a nail polish color is always fun. The season and time of year often influence the color you choose, with pastel and neon hues reigning supreme for summer, and deeper colors dominating the cooler months.

This fall, many women over 50 are requesting the “cashmere velvet” nail trend at salons. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re in for a treat because cashmere velvet nails are one of the best nail trends for mature hands.

The velvet nail style relies on magnetic nail polish and it’s one of those cozy fall manicure ideas that you’ll find yourself coming back to over and over again once you give it a try.

To learn more about one of the hottest fall nail trends for 2026, Parade sought the expertise of award-winning nail educators Vikki Swan, an international nail competition judge and the founder of Vikki Swan Nail Academy, plus Viktoriia Voloshyna, an international nail competition judge and the founder of Tory Pro Nails Studio.

The nail pros walk us through the ins and outs of the wildly popular cashmere velvet nail trend and explain why it can be especially flattering for women over 50.

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What the ‘Cashmere Velvet’ Nail Trend Actually Is

If you’ve ever heard of the magnetic cat-eye manicure, which is also created with magnetic polish, Voloshyna says it’s a “softer” version of the trend.

“Instead of creating one sharp line, the magnetic shimmer is spread across the entire nail, giving it a silky, multidimensional finish that moves with the light,” she says.

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Swan says the “even, diffused shimmer” lends nails a “soft, velvety finish.”

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The multidimensional shimmer in magnetic velvet polish creates an effect that can be particularly flattering on mature hands.

“Magnetic velvet polish reflects light in multiple directions, which gives the nails more depth and a softer, luminous finish. On the hands, this kind of diffused shimmer can look more flattering because it creates a gentler overall contrast than a flat, opaque color,” Swan tells Parade.

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Voloshyna says the fine particles in magnetic gel polish are responsible for this effect.

“They can be moved with a magnet before the gel is cured,” she adds.

The nail pro cautions that the multidimensional shimmer you get with magnetic velvet polish doesn’t completely hide dark spots, veins or fine lines. However, it can help.

“The shifting reflection naturally draws attention toward the manicure. Softer shades can also brighten the overall appearance of the hands without creating harsh contrast,” Voloshyna explains.

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The Best Shades To Ask For

Considering the cashmere velvet nail trend? Swan says “soft, sophisticated shades” are some of the best nail colors for women over 50.

“I would choose champagne, taupe, dusty rose, mauve, soft brown or a richer, deeper wine shade, which can be an especially beautiful choice for fall,” she tells Parade. “These colors work particularly well for the season because they feel rich and dimensional while still looking soft, elegant and refined on the hands.”

Here are a few other shades to consider all year long:

1. Kokoist Satin Magnet SM-23 White Satin, $16.50

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“This grayish-white shade creates a delicate silvery satin effect. It looks light and elegant without appearing overly glittery,” Voloshyna says.

2. GAOY Green Glassy Cat Eye Gel Nail Polish, $7.99

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“This is a softer, earthier way to wear green. The muted jade color feels appropriate for fall, while the magnetic finish keeps it dimensional and interesting,” Voloshyna says.

3. Double Rhythm Cat Eye Gel Polish with Magnet, $7.99

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“I have used this warm brown magnetic gel in my own work. It has the richness of chocolate brown, but the magnetic shimmer gives it more depth. For a darker result, it can be layered over a deep brown base,” Voloshyna says.

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How To Get the Look at Home

Ready to attempt a cashmere velvet manicure at home? Voloshyna suggests applying the magnetic gel on its own for a “softer, more translucent look.” Or, you can layer it over a matching or darker color “for more depth.”

“Use one medium-thin coat or two thin coats. Before curing, move the magnet around the sides of the nail to spread the shimmer across the surface instead of forming one sharp line,” she instructs.

Since you’re working with gel, Voloshyna says it’s important to use the correct lamp.

“Cure every layer completely and avoid getting uncured gel on the skin,” she warns.

Swan recommends working slowly, one nail at a time.

“Use the magnet to create the highlight you want, then cure that nail immediately to lock the effect in place. If you magnetize all five nails before curing, the magnetic particles can continue to shift, and the final highlight may look different or less defined,” she says.

Lastly, Swan suggests finishing your manicure with a glossy top coat “to enhance the depth and give the manicure a beautiful glass-like shine.”

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How Long It Lasts and How To Maintain It

Typically, Voloshyna says a cashmere velvet manicure lasts “about as long as a regular professional gel manicure.” In other words, you can expect it to look its best for two to three weeks.

“A high-quality glossy top coat helps preserve the shine and dimension. Regular cuticle oil and wearing gloves while cleaning can also help maintain the manicure,” she says.

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• Vikki Swan is an international nail competition judge and the founder of Vikki Swan Nail Academy.
• Viktoriia Voloshyna is an international nail competition judge and the founder of Tory Pro Nails Studio.

Kimberly J. Brown played the role of Marnie Piper in the Halloweentown films, which aired on Disney Channel from 1998 until 2006. The star, who is now 41, recently spoke with PEOPLE about her character during the Step Up Inspiration Awards held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

“I would love to see where Marnie is now,” she told the outlet. “I think she could be running for mayor of Halloweentown or something. She’d like to be in charge.”

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When she was asked about whether a new installment would ever be released, she said, “That’s the number one question I get asked pretty much daily — whether in person or on social media — from fans. They want to see what Marnie and the family are up to now.”

“I’m down to do another one,” she continued, although she made it clear that Disney has the final say in the matter. “The ball’s in their court at this point.”

Brown also spoke about working with Debbie Reynolds, who died in 2016 at the age of 84. She played Marnie’s grandmother, Aggie Cromwell, in the Halloweentown movies.

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“She imparted so much wisdom verbally, like with purpose, and also subconsciously,” Brown said. “And one of the biggest things she taught me — or impressed upon me — I think, was that it’s such a gift to be able to perform for people and make people happy through what you do. And I think that really got impressed upon me at a young age, and so I’ve tried to always remember that.”

She continued, “Anytime there needed to be more energy on set, she was the first one to step up and dance or tell jokes and get the energy going.”

Overall, there are four movies in the Halloweentown franchise. The original was released in 1998 and currently has an 83% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was followed by Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge, Halloweentown High, and Return to Halloweentown. However, Brown did not appear in the fourth film. The role was recast with Sara Paxton, who is known for films like Aquamarine and Sydney White.  

College football Saturdays are already sacred territory across the country, filled with early-morning tailgates, slow-smoked barbecue, and crisp autumn air. Still, if you have ever shopped for game-day clothes, you know that standard fan merchandise often leans a little too heavily into stiff jerseys, scratchy synthetics, or predictable bookstore logos.

Now, the brand that practically invented the concept of kicking back with a cold drink is bringing its signature island energy straight to the stadium parking lot.

Margaritaville has officially teamed up with the NCAA to debut the Margaritaville Collegiate Collection, a brand-new collaboration arriving just in time for mid-season rivalries. Launching online on Friday, October 2, the drop offers college sports fans a fresh, comfortable alternative to cookie-cutter spirit wear.

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Tailgate Comfort Meets Team Spirit

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Rather than generic athletic polyester, the new capsule focuses on casual, lived-in comfort designed for all-day wear. The lineup features premium graphic T-shirts, vintage-wash crewnecks, and ultra-cozy hoodies that seamlessly marry Margaritaville’s breezy coastal aesthetic with officially licensed university insignias, mascots, and colorways.

It is the kind of gear you can throw on over denim for a chilly 11:00 AM stadium kickoff, wear to a backyard watch party, or lounge in on Sunday morning while catching up on the weekend’s highlight reels.

The inaugural launch zeroes in on some of the most passionate football powerhouses and spirited campuses in the country. Fans can rep their colors across twelve marquee schools right out of the gate, including the University of Alabama, Clemson University, the University of Florida, Florida State University, Indiana University, and Louisiana State University. The lineup also celebrates the University of Miami, Ole Miss, the University of North Carolina, Ohio State University, the University of Tennessee, and Texas Tech University, with additional colleges expected to join the roster in upcoming drops.

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Where and When to Shop the Drop

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Fans looking to snag their favorite pieces ahead of Saturday’s matchups can start shopping the collection directly at Margaritaville.com beginning Friday, October 2.

For shoppers who want to feel the fabrics in person or pick up an outfit while stocking up on tailgating gear, the collection will roll out to select brick-and-mortar stores starting Saturday, October 10. Participating retail partners include DICK’S Sporting Goods, Fanatics, Rally House, and select campus bookstores across the featured universities.

Whether your team is chasing a national championship spot or you are simply in it for the five o’clock tailgate camaraderie, this collaboration proves you never have to sacrifice comfort to show off your school pride.

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Think a trip to Disney is automatically cheaper if you skip the transatlantic flight? Apparently, some American travelers are doing the math and discovering otherwise.

Disneyland Paris is experiencing a serious popularity surge this fall, with both of its theme parks reaching reservation capacity over the weekend. The resort’s official calendar showed no availability for undated ticket holders and Disneyland Pass members on Oct. 3 or Oct. 4. Disney is now warning guests that its parks are full on “many dates” due to high demand.

And according to recent reports, Americans are helping fuel the rush.

The New York Post reported that U.S. travelers are increasingly adding Disneyland Paris to European vacations, with the resort’s comparatively lower ticket prices making a French Disney fix surprisingly appealing for families accustomed to the cost of visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland in the U.S.

There is one important distinction, though: Disneyland Paris hasn’t released data showing exactly how many of its recent visitors are Americans. What we do know is that demand is high enough that Disney is explicitly telling travelers to plan ahead.

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Disneyland Paris Is Selling Out

Disneyland Paris operates two theme parks: the original Disneyland Park and the newly transformed Disney Adventure World, formerly Walt Disney Studios Park.

On Oct. 3 and 4, Disneyland Paris’s official reservation calendar showed no availability for guests using undated tickets or Disneyland Passes.

That’s especially important for anyone thinking they can simply wake up in Paris, decide they feel like seeing Mickey and head to the park.

Disney warns that tickets generally aren’t sold at the park entrance and guests who arrive without a valid advance ticket can be denied entry once maximum capacity is reached. The company says capacity is determined by factors including the number of attractions operating and park hours.

In other words: Spontaneity is magical. Getting all the way to Disneyland Paris without guaranteed admission? Less so.

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Why Is Disneyland Paris Suddenly So Popular?

Price may be part of the appeal for Americans.

Disneyland Paris uses dynamic pricing, so admission varies by date. That makes any apples-to-apples comparison with the U.S. parks tricky, but recent reporting has highlighted days when Paris admission can cost considerably less than tickets at Walt Disney World or Disneyland.

There’s also a shiny new reason to visit.

Walt Disney Studios Park officially became Disney Adventure World earlier this year as part of a major transformation of Disneyland Paris’s second park. The expansion brought the highly anticipated World of Frozen, where guests can step into Arendelle, along with new experiences at the reimagined park.

Combine that with Paris itself and the proposition gets pretty tempting: croissants and the Eiffel Tower one day, Sleeping Beauty Castle the next.

What Travelers Need to Know Before Going

The biggest takeaway is simple: Don’t assume having a Disney ticket or pass automatically means you can walk through the gates whenever you want.

Guests with dated tickets don’t need to make a separate park reservation because their admission is already tied to a specific day. But anyone with an undated ticket must register their intended visit date in advance, subject to availability. Disneyland Pass holders also need reservations and aren’t guaranteed entry when the parks reach capacity.

Guests staying at a Disney Hotel or Villages Nature Paris are treated differently and don’t need to register separately; they can present their Magic Pass at the entrance, subject to their ticket’s conditions.

And if you’re planning an upcoming trip, checking availability early isn’t a bad idea. Disneyland Paris’s calendar currently shows another unavailable date for undated tickets and passes on Oct. 31.

Apparently, the hottest American Disney vacation right now might require a passport.

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If you’ve read anything about Michael Douglas’ new memoir this week, it’s probably the Kathleen Turner affair.

So you might assume the whole book is like that. Douglas says it isn’t.

Asked in a weekend profile whether One Helluva Ride is full of sex, the 82-year-old said, “I didn’t feel like it was. I mention a couple [of women] in the book.”

The interview got testier from there.

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The reporter asked whether he’d ever wondered why he slept with so many women. Douglas didn’t accept the premise.

“I don’t know if I slept with so many women; I don’t see it that way,” he said. “I was a healthy product of the ’60s.”

Then he turned the question around. “My curiosity is why, of all countries, of all the press that I do, why are the Brits so consumed with the issues of sex?”

The Rumor He Says Was Never True

In 1992, Douglas went to rehab for alcoholism. He checked into the Sierra Tucson clinic in Arizona that September, according to a 2012 biography. Reports at the time tied it to sex addiction too, and that rumor has followed him for more than 30 years.

He told the reporter a British tabloid editor “came up with this story.” Then he put it plainly: “It wasn’t true.”

It’s not a new defense. In 2015, he told a British magazine he’d had “an alcohol issue” after losing his stepfather, and that the label landed right as Basic Instinct came out.

“I don’t remember who the clever editor was in London, but they came up with sex addiction,” he said then. “It became a new disease. No one had heard of that up until then, but it’s stuck with me ever since.”

He’s even blunter in the book. He writes that he “was never a” sex addict, with an expletive in the middle.

Catherine’s One Condition

He also explained how things got serious with Catherine Zeta-Jones, whom he married in 2000.

“What Catherine said is, if we’re going to continue this, then I want it to be monogamous,” he said. “And so I therefore, that evening, you know, made some calls to some people I was seeing, and that was that.”

They had a brief separation in 2013 and got back together. They’ve now been married 25 years.

One Helluva Ride comes out Tuesday, Oct. 6, from Grand Central Publishing.

Dr Pepper and 7Up fans, get your fridge organized—new flavors are dropping!

Keurig Dr Pepper, the maker of the cult-favorite soda brands, just revealed it’s been working on all-new original flavors that offer fresh takes on what have become rather hot trends over the past few years.

Yep, another creamy soft drink is headed your way—but unlike the Creamy Coconut flavor that some have dubbed an absolute “summertime staple,” Dr Pepper’s latest newcomer isn’t going away anytime soon. We’re told it’s debuting as a new permanent option.

As for that new 7UP sip, well, fans aren’t so fortunate, as it will only be available as a limited-time soda.

“Beverages are one of the strongest drivers of traffic and basket growth for convenience retailers, and innovation is what keeps shoppers engaged,” Jeff Tabor, chief customer officer at Keurig Dr Pepper, explained in a statement. “Our 2027 pipeline brings together breakthrough energy varieties, culturally relevant flavors and meaningful investments in some of the industry’s most iconic brands.”

Keurig Dr Pepper Teases New Soda and Energy Drink Lineup—Here’s What We Know So Far

These latest innovations, Tabor hopes, will create excitement and spark discovery among fans and those who may not be so loyal to either brand but are looking to try something unique—and these new drinks are definitely different.

Seemingly inspired by the viral ice cream collab and the rise of “dirty sodas,” the new Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float is set to debut sometime in early 2027.  

And if you think it sounds familiar, you’re probably mistaking it for A&W’s Root Beer Float that launched earlier this year. The new soda is said to combine Dr Pepper’s signature 23 flavors with a “creamy vanilla ice cream flavor and rich notes of caramel and butterscotch,” according to an official press release shared with Parade.

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It’s set to become available in full-sugar and zero-sugar cans and 20-ounce bottles beginning in February 2027, with fountain and frozen-dispensed formats arriving mid-year.

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As for the limited-time 7Up flavor, well, it kind of already leaked, and fans are already calling it the “best flavor [they’ve] seen in a long time.”

That’s right, the rumored 7Up Miami Vice soda is real and it’s also set to hit shelves in 2027, just not nearly as soon. From what Parade is told, the beverage combines “refreshing lime-lemon, sweet strawberry daiquiri, and creamy pina colada flavors for a tropical soda experience inspired by the classic frozen cocktail.” It will be available for a limited time beginning in June 2027.

7UP new Miami Vice soda flavor

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While those two updates alone probably would have been enough to hold over soft drink enthusiasts, Keurig Dr Pepper is popping off with a few more announcements, including a new Canada Dry flavor and the expansion of the uber-popular 7Up Shirley Temple.

7Up’s nostalgic cherry-and-pomegranate-flavored soda will be available in a new 20-ounce bottle starting next year, and come Spring 2027, Canada Dry Raspberry Lemonade will be stocked on shelves to offer a crisp, bright, and seasonal twist to the beloved refreshment.

Keurig Dr Pepper said it will also refresh the graphics and branding of Sunkist, its fruit-flavored soda, and expand its energy lineup with new collaborations and offers, which will include the following:

• 7Up-flavored Ghost Energy Drinks
• A&W-flavored Ghost Energy Drinks
• GHOST Energy Sour Strips in Appleberry
• GHOST Energy Blueberry Cream
• Bloom Energy’s new Shortie Strawberry treats, Cotton Candy and Lemon Freezie to follow
• C4 Energy’s new Cocoa Loco drink and new 8.4-ounce mini can formats for Cereal Killer, Jacked Apple Crunch and Buzzin’ Honey O’s flavors

Keurig Dr Pepper teases 2027 drink lineup

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Exact release dates, pricing, and retailer information were not immediately available, but once we know more, you will too—stay tuned!

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Rock fans have long known the basics of Alice Cooper‘s survival story with substance abuse. A new memoir fills in the chapter that came closest to ending that story much earlier. And and it starts with one sentence from someone who turned out to be wrong.

Alice Cooper, 78, is promoting his autobiography, Devil on My Shoulder, and in an interview with The Telegraph he described how his drug use started after he had already been treated for alcohol. The advice he was given about cocaine was simple. “If you smoke it, it’s not addictive,” he recalled being told.

“This was at the very beginning of crack, and crack is the most addictive drug there is, by far,” Cooper said. “That was really the thing that almost killed me.”

The book is just as blunt. “It’s only the most addictive thing on the planet,” he writes. “I’d never smoked cigarettes, hardly ever smoked marijuana, but I went all in.”

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The drinking came first. Cooper did not start until he was 20, and for years he believed he had it managed. “I was sort of the Dean Martin of rock and roll,” he said. “I was never drunk. I was always on this golden buzz, and I knew how to keep that buzz going.” That changed when his body gave out. “I just started throwing up blood, and that’s when you know that you’re not in control.”

He entered rehab for the first time in 1977, where a psychiatrist asked how much he drank onstage. The answer led to a verdict Cooper still repeats: “So Alice isn’t the problem. You are.” He stayed sober for two years before relapsing, and the crack use followed in the early 1980s.

It nearly ended his marriage to Sheryl Goddard. “We were almost in court, and I said, ‘This is wrong,’ and she said, ‘Yeah, I know,'” he said. Sheryl gave him a choice: get clean and return to the Christian faith they shared, or leave.

“So I did,” Cooper said. “And that put us back together, you know. And it was almost a relief to get back to church.”

He has been clean since 1983, and the couple renewed their wedding vows on their 50th anniversary earlier this year.

Cooper also told the paper that life on the road has changed. “If you’re in a touring band, nobody gets high, nobody ever drinks, because now it’s a big business and you can’t afford to have a guy that’s doing that,” he said.

Devil on My Shoulder arrives Oct. 6 in the United States from Hachette Book Group and Oct. 8 in the United Kingdom. Cooper has said he wrote it “to track Alice’s ‘evilution,’ and how I’ve tamed him at last.”

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“St. George and the Dragonet” was a comedy song released by Stan Freberg in 1953. The song rose all the way to number one on both the Billboard and Cash Box charts. During its first three weeks, it sold over one million copies.

The song combined an old legend called “St. George and the Dragon” with a popular radio-TV series called Dragnet. During an interview with FireZine, Freberg explained how he went about making the song with help from Jack Webb, who was the creator of Dragnet.

“So the next thing up was ‘St. George and The Dragonet,'” he said. “And I decided I wanted the music. I couldn’t do it without the music. So, of course, I had to go to Jack Webb myself. Fortunately, Jack Webb was a great fan, and he said, ‘I was wondering when you were going to get around to me.’ I was on a set. They were shooting Dragnet. In those days, he rented space from Disney, Mark 7 Productions. So I said, ‘Well, the reason I had to come to you mainly is we need the music.’ He said, ‘Of course, you need the music. How could you do a thing up on Dragnet unless you use the authentic music?’ I said, ‘Good, thank you. I’m glad you feel that way.’”

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Freberg continued, “The main Freberg target who appreciated me the most, I would say, was Jack Webb. When I finally sent him a tape, he stopped production and called everybody around, and they played ‘St. George And The Dragonet’ over the system. They were the first people to hear it before it was released. And they all cheered and laughed and applauded. Webb later called me and told me, ‘Stan, I wanted to tell you the reaction of people. I played it for the crew and everything.’ So that was great.”

In addition to creating music, Freberg is known for acting, doing television commercials, and voicing characters in the Looney Tunes universe, like Bertie and Pete Puma.

Season 1 of the HBO Max series Lanterns has finally come to an end, and it concludes by answering the biggest mystery that has hung over the superhero show from its premiere: Who Killed Hal Jordan? 

The DC Universe series chronicles the journey of Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a mysterious case in Rushville, Nebraska. The show takes place in different timelines, with one storyline focusing on the aforementioned case, while the present-day storyline centers on John trying to uncover the truth behind Hal’s death. The final episode brings those two timelines together and reveals a shocking connection between several major characters. But the biggest surprise comes when the reality behind Hal’s killing is finally revealed. 

So, what happened in the Season 1 finale of Lanterns? Let’s take a look.

Shea Pritchard as Noah Macon in ‘Lanterns’ Season 1 (Photo Credit: John Johnson/HBO Max) Did Hal Know About Noah’s Secret Identity?

The finale begins after the destruction of Rushville in 2016, and we see Hal being sent to prison for all the chaos that took place at the time. Cut to 2026, Hal is being released from prison, and Kelly is there to welcome him. After returning home, Hal’s house is set on fire, forcing him into a dangerous situation. He is eventually rescued by Noah, Kerry’s son, who turns out to be another Manhunter (Yes, he does). His true identity comes to light after he heals him and saves his life. 

Noah had previously been connected to Zoe Macon, who was revealed to be a Manhunter herself. Noah eventually explains that he wanted to live a normal life despite his programming and feared what he could become. John also discovers that Noah knows the truth about his identity. On the other hand, Noah revealed that the veteran Lantern followed him to a storage unit and found his portal orb that transported him to planet Ryut. Moreover, Hal learned what was inside, which scared him because he thought Hal would tell Kerry everything about him. 

That, Noah says, is why he killed Hal. But the truth is far more complicated.

Who Really Killed Hal Jordan?

Noah confessed what he did and noted that he killed Hal. However, the flashback sequences in the finale revealed that he wasn’t the person who pulled the trigger. The episode takes us back to the night of Hal’s murder, showcasing what really happened on the football field. Hal had already figured out that Noah was a manhunter and confronted Kerry about it. John went on to ask her whether there were Manhunters like her son, and Kerry confirmed that Noah was the last one. 

Kerry also noted that Zoe had once saved her life, eventually leading to Noah’s birth. However, she never told Noah about his true identity. After the revelation, the series once again changes the timeline and returns to the football game. When Hal realized what was happening and began putting the pieces together, Kerry made a split-second decision and shot him in the head on the bleachers. 

Kelly Macdonald as Kerry Kane in ‘Lanterns’ Season 1 (Photo Credit: John Johnson/HBO Max)

That particular sequence confirms that it was Kerry who actually killed Hal Jordan. She wasn’t happy about what she did, but according to her, everything happened so quickly that she couldn’t undo what she had done. 

Her confession also changes the meaning of Noah’s confession. Noah believed he was responsible for Hal’s demise because he had confronted him after discovering that Hal knew his secret. Moreover, it also indicates that Noah knew what his mother had done and wanted to save her from all the chaos that could unfold if the truth came out.

Did John Kill Noah?

After his confession, Noah asks John for a favor and wants the Green Lantern to kill him. Noah wanted to live a normal life, but he knew it was impossible for him to have one. As a result, he wanted John to end his misery. But John knew about Noah’s upbringing and ultimately decided to spare the little Manhunter. 

The finale ends with John meeting fellow Lantern, Guy Gardner. He doesn’t talk much about Hal’s murder investigation and simply tells Guy that he solved the case. Moreover, John told Guy that the only thing he needs to know about the case is that Hal died a hero. In the end, John decides to pursue his future as an Independent contractor Lantern for Earth and embarks on a new journey. 

The ending of Lanterns Season 1 gives this superhero series a surprisingly human conclusion. John chose mercy over revenge, but his decision to spare Noah leaves the door open for what comes next. 

Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan in ‘Lanterns’ Season 1 (Photo Credit: John Johnson/HBO Max)

All episodes of ‘Lanterns’ Season 1 are now streaming exclusively on HBO Max.

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Joanna Gaines has become a household name thanks to her warm, approachable design sensibility and her talent for blending modern farmhouse style with timeless comfort. As the creative force behind Magnolia Home and co-star of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, Gaines has influenced countless homes across the country, bringing her signature blend of coziness, texture, and inviting color palettes to the mainstream. 

Her Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi rug collection is no exception, and it’s now available at a can’t-miss price. That includes the Sinclair Machine Washable Runner Rug, currently offered for just $61 (down from $119) in the 2-foot, 3-inch by 7-foot, 6-inch size. This has quickly become a shopper favorite, and at this price it’s a no-brainer addition to your entryway, kitchen, or hallway. You can also shop the rug in various shapes and sizes, including squares and rectangles, at varying discounts.

Magnolia Home By Joanna Gaines x Loloi Sinclair Runner Rug, From $61 (was $119) at Wayfair

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The runner was praised by reviewers for its style, comfort, and practicality. Another factor that sets this rug apart is its eco-conscious construction. Power-loomed from recycled plastic that’s transformed into soft polyester, the Sinclair runner is a testament to modern design. 

The material reportedly feels gentle underfoot, a detail many reviewers mentioned, with one shopper sharing, “It’s so soft. My little girl loves lying and walking on it. I’m honestly so impressed with the quality.” Another shopper said the rug was “pretty, perfect, and soft.”

The rug is also available in nine other sizes and shapes, so there’s a fit right for any room. The vintage-inspired design draws on old-school motifs, brought to life with saturated colors and an antique-style finish. 

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Unlike many other machine-washable options, the Sinclair boasts a thicker pile, adding depth and comfort to any room. The elevated look is matched by the practicality of being fully machine washable, making it ideal for busy households, pet owners, or anyone who values easy maintenance without sacrificing style.

One of the best things about this rug is how easy it is to keep clean, even in busy households. If you have a small spill, you can just spot-clean it with a damp or dry cloth and a little mild soap. For deeper cleans, the rug is designed to go right in a commercial washing machine on a gentle cycle with cold water. 

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At 47% off, this washable runner rug is an accessible way to bring Joanna Gaines’ celebrated aesthetic into your home. With its pretty colors, soft texture, and sustainable construction, it’s no wonder shoppers are calling it perfect. Now is your time to refresh your space with a piece that balances beauty and practicality with a stunner of a price. 

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When music fans debate true chart royalty, names like Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks almost always dominate the conversation. Between The King’s genre-defining run in the 1950s and ’60s and Garth’s unprecedented stadium-country takeover in the 1990s, both icons rewrote the rules of American pop culture success.

But while both legends racked up impressive streaks at the top of the Billboard 200, neither holds the record for the most total weeks at No. 1 for albums.

A new Billboard list ranks artists with the most weeks at the No. 1 spot. Nineteen artists appear with 30 weeks or more, but only The Beatles outpaced every other artist.

The Fab Four logged 132 weeks at the top spot with their complete album catalog. Their first week at No. 1 was Feb. 15, 1964, with Meet the Beatles! and their final week was almost exactly 37 years later, on Feb. 3, 2001, with the compilation album 1.

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Billboard cited Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band as the band’s longest-running No. 1 LP in their history, with 15 weeks at the top spot in 1967. Subsequently, 1 topped the chart for eight weeks, longer than any other greatest hits in this century.

Billboard wrote, “The group’s tally of No. 1 albums also includes a double-disk greatest hits set, The Beatles/1967-1970; three editions of the Anthology series; and four No. 1 soundtracks — A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour and Let It Be.“

Following close behind is Taylor Swift, who holds the record for any female artist (and any solo act) with an astounding 99 cumulative weeks atop the Billboard 200.

Coming at No. 3 is Elvis Presley. The King of Rock and Roll had 67 weeks at the top spot. His first week was May 5, 1956, and his most recent was 25 years after his death, in October 2002. Presley’s longest-running No. 1 LP was the soundtrack to Blue Hawaii from 1961 through ’62.

Garth Brooks came in at the fourth position. He has had 52 weeks of chart-topping LPs throughout his long career. Brooks’ Ropin’ the Wind held the top position for 18 weeks in 1991-92, and his music has spent more weeks at No. 1 than any other country artist.

Rounding out the top five is Michael Jackson, coming in one week behind Brooks at No. 51. Thriller topped the Billboard Album charts for an astounding 37 weeks in 1983-84. Billboard reported that the LP “had a longer run at No. 1 than any other non-soundtrack album in the entire 1956-2026 period.”

Looking back over nearly 70 years of Billboard album history, very few acts have managed to hold onto the No. 1 spot for an enduring amount of time. Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks both dominated their eras, but The Beatles remain the record holders with 132 weeks at the top. Decades later, that number still stands as the benchmark for album chart success.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard is not shying away from addressing the growing tension with Autumn Urker, the sister of her late partner, Ken Urker, following his sudden death earlier this month.

In a statement to Us Weekly, Blanchard, 35, acknowledged that she and Autumn have had a strained relationship, but said she does not want their disagreements to overshadow the grief surrounding his family.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Responds to Ken Urker’s Sister

Talking further about her relationship with Autumn, the reality TV star noted that Ken’s sister had never supported her relationship with Ken and that the two women had experienced “significant tension” over the years.

“At this time, I do not want the focus surrounding Ken’s passing to become centered on negativity or disagreements between Autumn and me. It is no secret that Autumn did not approve of Ken’s relationship with me, and there has been significant tension between us, including public comments she made about me in the months leading up to his passing,” Blanchard said in a statement to US Weekly.

However, Blanchard added that she remains in contact with other members of Ken’s family and revealed that her conversations with them have been “positive and respectful.” Moreover, she said she did not want to engage in a public dispute with his sister over their relationship, choosing instead to focus on grieving Ken.

“Right now, my priority is grieving Ken, supporting our daughter and honoring his memory,” Blanchard said. “I remain in communication with Ken’s family, and aside from my relationship with Autumn, those communications have been positive and respectful during an incredibly painful time.”

Her comments came after Autumn publicly criticized Blanchard’s statements about Ken’s death and revealed that family had not heard from her directly.

The ongoing tension has added another layer to the complicated history between Blanchard and Urker. The pair first became romantically involved while Blanchard was sent to prison for her role in the 2015 killing of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. They got engaged in 2018 before splitting. Blanchard later went on to marry Ryan Anderson, but the marriage ended before she and Ken got back together in 2024.

Ken died on Oct. 1 at his Louisiana home on his 34th birthday. According to Blanchard, her late partner died from an overdose. Consequently, the authorities confirmed that there was “no evidence of a gunshot wound.”