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A week after reports emerged that DWTS Next Pro winner Adele Zaikman was dating fellow contestant Allen Genkin, he just confirmed they found love on the dance floor. Genkin posted a tribute to the Israeli Ukrainian ballroom dancer for her 25th birthday on Wednesday, September 30. He not only confirmed their relationship in the joint post, but publicly declared his love for her.

Dancing with the Stars pro Emma Slater exclaimed in the comment section, “OMG HE DROPPED THE L BOMB!!!!! 😭😭😭” and followed that up with, “HARD LAUNCH!!! Omg I’ve had no one to talk to about this UNTIL NOW!”

Captioning a series of photos of them together in front of a set trailer, Genkin called Zaikman the “most beautiful queen,” and “the best thing that has happened to me” from competing on the show. He told her, “You deserve everything you dreamt of and more. Watching you shine ✨ like a star ⭐️ that you are has been a blessing and honour of mine to be by your side.”

“Our connection we built is something really special, I’m the happiest and luckiest man in the world,” he continued. “I adore you with all my heart!!! Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out, never let anyone dim your light, because you have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways. You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you❤️”

The DWTS social media team commented on Genkin’s post, “Thank god we can finally talk about this 😍❤️🔥” and Leavitt quipped, “@adele.zaikman so I don’t need to keep this a secret anymore? Hahaha”

Fans were equally thrilled, including one who wrote, “I have never been happier to hear about two people I don’t actually know getting together lol 😂 Happy Birthday Adele! 💐🥳”

As winner of the first-ever DWTS: The Next Pro this summer, Zaikman earned a coveted spot among the season 35 pros and was paired up with Conner Leavitt, husband of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives‘ star Whitney Leavitt. However, the duo was one of the first two pairs eliminated during premiere week.

Zaikman and Genkin tried to keep their romance on the down-low, but it’s not clear exactly how long they’ve been dating. As recently as September 19, Zaikman claimed she was single on the Fire Chats: The Mindfire Pod, but told the hosts, “I will let you know if something happens. I will let you know guys.”

The majority of CBS’ fall schedule — dramas and comedies — will premiere the week of October 4 with the exceptions being its two stellar reality series Survivor, which premiered its 51st season on Sept. 23, and The Amazing Race, which premiered its 39th season on Sept. 30.

The majority of CBS shows from last fall were renewed, including Boston Blue, CIA, Elsbeth, FBI, Fire Country, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, Ghosts, Marshals, Matlock, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, Sheriff Country, Survivor, and Tracker. Of those, Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney will be held until midseason, but the rest will return in October.

With so many shows being renewed, it only left room for four new series to join the CBS schedule for the 2026-2027 season, and they are Cupertino, Einstein, Eternally Yours, and NCIS: New York. All but Einstein made the fall schedule. Einstein will be held until mid season.

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With that in mind, following is the premiere schedule for CBS for Fall 2026-2027.

Thursday, Oct. 1
8 p.m.: Big Brother (Season 28 finale)
9:30 p.m.: The Amazing Race

Sunday, Oct. 4
7 p.m. ET: NFL on CBS doubleheader
7:30 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT: 60 Minutes
8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT: Marshals (Season 2 premiere; regular 8-9 p.m. time slot begins Sunday, Oct. 11)
9:30 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT: Tracker (Season 4 premiere; regular 9-10 p.m. time slot begins Sunday, Oct. 11)

Monday, Oct. 5
8 p.m.: FBI (Season 9 premiere)
9 p.m.: CIA (Season 2 premiere)
10 p.m.: Harlan Coben’s Final Twist (Season 2 premiere)

Tuesday, Oct. 6
8 p.m.: NCIS (Season 24 premiere)
9 p.m.: NCIS: New York (series premiere)
10 p.m.: NCIS: Origins (Season 3 premiere)

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Wednesday, Oct. 7
8 p.m.: Survivor (regular time slot)
9:30 p.m.: The Amazing Race (regular time slot)

Thursday, Oct. 8
8 p.m.: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (Season 3 premiere)
8:30 p.m.: Eternally Yours (series premiere)
9 p.m.: Elsbeth (Season 4 premiere)
10 p.m.: Cupertino (series premiere)

Friday, Oct. 9
8 p.m.: Sheriff Country (Season 2 premiere)
9 p.m.: Fire Country (Season 5 premiere)
10 p.m.: Boston Blue (Season 2 premiere)

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Saturday, Oct. 10
10 p.m.: 48 Hours (Season 39 premiere)

Sunday, Oct. 11
7 p.m.: 60 Minutes (regular time slot)
8 p.m.: Marshals (regular time slot)
9 p.m.: Tracker (regular time slot)

Thursday, Oct. 29
9 p.m.: Ghosts (two-episode Halloween special)

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Scarlett Johansson’s husband, Colin Jost, known for his work on Saturday Night Live as a long-running writer and co-anchor on Weekend Update, purchased a ferry in New York in 2022 — but not just any ferry. It’s a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry.

Purchased in 2022 alongside his friend and fellow SNL star Pete Davidson, Jost recently spoke with People about his investment. And according to the article, Johansson isn’t exactly jumping aboard.

“She’s very supportive from a distance,” Jost said. “I mean — I wouldn’t say she’s an active investor.”

Jost jokingly envisioned a future in which Johansson is more enthusiastic about life aboard the ship. “She would love to retire on this ferry, you know?” Jost joked. “If that’s what puts her over the edge, I’m hopeful.”

Jost and Davidson purchased the decommissioned John F. Kennedy ferry at an auction for $280,000 in January 2022, intending to transform it into a destination for live entertainment. The duo hosted a one-night-only comedy show on the ferry on Sept. 17 in partnership with Snapple, where Davidson told People it’s been “fun proving people wrong.”

“We’ve been trying to tell people about how special this is for so long,” Davidson said.

Speaking about the show, Davidson called it “a real big opportunity.”

“We’re just happy everyone’s seeing what we saw in it when we bought it,” he said.

For Davidson, he hopes that his daughter, Scottie Rose, will also love the ferry one day.

“Oh, Scottie will inherit this one day,” he joked. “I’m very lucky and excited to be a dad. It’s been a real joy, and it’s awesome. And I can’t wait for her to come and see wacky stuff like this. That’s gonna be so cool.” 

Jost quipped that he and Davidson owning the ferry will be on their “joint gravestone” that they’re committed to. “Like the people bullying me growing up, now I own the boat,” Jost said. “Try pushing me into the bathroom here now!”

Heather Graham has been super busy this year.

With What Happened to Doris? making its world premiere at Fantastic Fest and They Will Kill You already released, she now has Carrie, The White Lotus, The Young People, and Maybe We Should coming soon. So a little downtime in the ATL is well deserved.

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The actress and filmmaker recently took to her Instagram Stories to share coverage of her latest film, What Happened to Doris?, which made its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 20. But tucked into the middle of her story, she shared an image of herself wearing the sunniest, shortest yellow sundress under a bridge in Atlanta, decked out with a 360-degree vibrant mural.

The colors and groovy, laid-back feel of the shot recall Graham in the 1999 film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. In the spoof sequel, Graham plays CIA operative Felicity Shagwell, a confident and street-smart agent who teams up with Austin Powers after Dr. Evil steals his mojo.

Since her groovy role in the Mike Myers franchise, Graham has become a sort of scream queen, appearing in plenty of genre fare, from Suitable Flesh and Place of Bones to They Will Kill You and What Happened to Doris?

The latter is based on the real-life case of Doris Bither, a California woman who reported being violently assaulted by an unseen force in her Culver City home in 1974. UCLA investigators later documented alleged paranormal activity at the house. The case eventually inspired the 1982 horror film The Entity.

What Happened to Doris? stars Graham as Bither and is currently making its way through the festival circuit, with GVN handling distribution.

Speaking about the ’70s-set film, Graham talked about portraying Bither.

“I tried to just build her whole life story with all the defining moments with her kids and the guys she fell in love with and her parents,” she said.

Bither was also a smoker, a trait Graham took issue with but ultimately adopted to give the role authenticity.

“I’m like, do I have to smoke this much?” she said, about how she asked director Nick Simon if she really needed to smoke as much as the screenplay called for. “He’s like, ‘Yeah, you gotta smoke.’”

She didn’t stop when she ventured down south, because, ahem, Graham is still smokin’ in that yellow number.

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The Zombies sadly stopped performing in July 2024 after 79-year-old keyboardist and co-founder Rod Argent suffered a stroke. Yet the band, known for such classics as “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season,” hasn’t stopped releasing music or staging Zombies-related events.

On Oct. 30, the veteran British band will release Continue Here (Mono Remastered), a new compilation featuring non-album singles and B-sides released between 1964-1967, as a belated follow-up of sorts to the band’s 1965 debut album, Begin Here.

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The 18-track album will be released on black vinyl as well as a Coke bottle clear vinyl, a London Calling LP and a Levitation exclusive Splatter Scene LP. An additional song, “I’m Going Home” will be included on the CD and digital versions. Veteran rock journalist David Fricke contributed liner notes to the set.

“It was very much a singles-orientated market in those days,” singer Colin Blunstone said in a statement of the period when the songs on the new set were recorded. “Albums were almost an afterthought.  After the sudden success of ‘She’s Not There,’ the band was under constant pressure from Decca Records to record and release a new single every six weeks! [Keyboardist] Rod [Argent] and [bassist] Chris [White] would have to sit in the back of the tour bus to write songs every chance they got, and then we’d rush into the studio whenever there was a break. I tried my own hand at songwriting for the band during this time, and we recorded my two first songs, which are included in this new release!”

While the Zombies’ own version of those singles failed to make a major impact on the charts, they did influence other artists, including Tom Petty whose gateway to the band was “I Want You Back Again,” while Sonny & Cher recorded a cover of “Leave Me Be.”

Fans recently had a chance to catch a taste of the Zombies on the road with Blunstone touring with Peter Asher and ‘80s hitmakers the Fixx on a multi-generational “British Invasion” tour, which wraps Oct. 1 at Adler Hall in New York.

Meanwhile the Zombies will be celebrated at their third annual “Begin Here Festival” on Halloween weekend Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in the band’s hometown of St. Albans, England. All four surviving members of the band—Blunstone, Argent, White and drummer Hugh Grundy—will be on hand for musical performances, Q&A and autograph sessions and other Zombies-related activities.

It comes after a bizarre piece of Zombies lore resurfaced following the death of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard in August. As several obituaries of Beard noted, the ZZ Top drummer got his start in the music business, along with his future ZZ Top mate Dusty Hill, in a fake Zombies band that attempted to cash in on the band’s hit “Time of the Season” in 1969, after the real band broke up. The fake band, which also included Dallas musicians Mark Ramsey and Sebastian Meador, was eventually shut down when a member of the real Zombies caught wind of the scam.

The beloved Netflix show Bridgerton returned for season 4 earlier this year, revealing numerous twists and turns throughout what was technically Benedict and Sophie’s season. Despite that focus, however, another budding Bridgerton romance was getting some screen time. Namely, Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, suffered the terrible loss of her husband, John, at a very young age, and while her heartbreak and grief were genuine, it was clear that she was already feeling sparks with John’s cousin, Michaela, played by Masali Baduza.

In the Bridgerton books, Francesca’s love story follows similar beats, with John dying at a young age, leaving Francesca as an even younger widow, and then Francesca eventually falling in love with John’s cousin. However, this character has been gender swapped in the show, with Michael in the books becoming Michaela in the series. The upcoming fifth season of the show will give audiences an even closer look at what this new relationship will entail, although those episodes aren’t expected to be released until sometime next year.

In the meantime, fans can catch a new glimpse of what will soon no doubt be the happy couple on screen, as Netflix’s official Bridgerton Instagram account just shared a photo earlier today depicting Dodd and Baduza together, with a caption reading, “Trust, Ladies Hannah & Masali will turn every head when gracing one with their presence.”

Many people in the comments are expressing strong enthusiasm for the post and for the upcoming season featuring the love story between these two women, with one person writing, “Our beautiful Countesses!” and another begging, “A TEASER A TRAILER SOMETHING PLEASE.” However, unfortunately, the upcoming season has already begun to receive backlash for the choice to represent a romantic relationship between two women on screen, and some of that negativity can also be found in the comments. Nevertheless, it’s clear that Netflix is proud of the season to come and excited to bring the romance between these two characters to Bridgerton fans.

Toile has a way of making practically anything feel a little more charming. The classic patterned fabric, often associated with French country style, offers a vintage-inspired look with a distinctly romantic feel. While toile has long had a place in wallpaper, upholstery and dresses, the traditional print has found a cute home in the kitchen—and Target’s latest apron is proof.

The Threshold collection just dropped a $10 blue toile apron that may be all the inspiration you need to preheat the oven. The apron not only protects your clothing while you’re working in the kitchen but also features a pretty, timeless pattern that looks like it came from a storybook.

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Made from plain-weave 100% cotton, the apron is designed to be both useful and pretty. It has an adjustable neck strap and back-tie closure, so you can customize the fit, while the front pockets give you a handy place to stash small kitchen essentials. The fabric is also wipeable and machine washable, which is particularly convenient when your baking session inevitably involves a little flour, chocolate or olive oil smears.

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The blue floral pattern is really the star, though. It has that cottagecore look that feels right at home alongside wooden cutting boards, ceramic mixing bowls and a pie cooling on the counter. Slip it on before making a batch of cookies, and suddenly an ordinary afternoon has the energy of a charming little baking show.

Even better, the apron is part of a larger toile moment. Target also has coordinating blue toile table linens, including a cotton tablecloth, so you could easily carry the pretty pattern from the kitchen to the dining table.

Whether you’re a serious baker or someone who occasionally gets inspired to make banana bread, this apron is an easy way to make the experience feel a bit more special. And honestly, if putting on an adorable toile apron is what finally gets you to make that recipe you’ve been eyeing, we’d say it’s worth it.

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In December 1983, Congress set aside $42 million to help a whole Pennsylvania town move away from a fire it couldn’t put out. By the time the 2020 Census rolled around, Centralia counted exactly five people.

The fire started under the ground in 1962. It probably began in May of that year, when sanitation workers burned trash at a site over an old mine entrance just outside town, igniting the coal below, according to Smithsonian Magazine. Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection says the fire was first reported on May 27, 1962, and calls the most widely accepted explanation that borough personnel set the trash fire on purpose to cut down on volume and odor before Memorial Day visitors arrived at a nearby cemetery, according to the agency’s Centralia fact sheet.

Whatever the cause, the fire kept going. Smithsonian reports that state officials gave up on trying to extinguish it in the 1980s because the state didn’t have enough money, and that the blaze may burn for another 250 years along an eight-mile stretch of coal.

The danger became impossible to ignore in 1981, when 12-year-old Todd Domboski was crossing a neighbor’s backyard and a hole opened beneath him. He slid into a cloud of gases and saved himself by grabbing a tree root until his cousin pulled him out, per Smithsonian. The incident put national attention on the town, according to Atlas Obscura.

Then came the money. In December 1983, Congress appropriated $42 million to relocate the residents affected by the fire. The major relocation effort began in 1984, and the state says it spent about $41.6 million through 2012. Roughly 1,100 people had once lived in Centralia, and nearly all of them left after receiving federally funded payments for their property.

Not everyone left, however, and the state spent years trying to change that. The Pennsylvania governor at the time, Robert P. Casey, declared eminent domain over the remaining properties in 1992, and the U.S. Postal Service revoked the town’s ZIP code in 2002 “due to a lack of population,” according to the local history site Centralia PA.

The holdouts eventually got a deal. In October 2013, eight remaining residents settled their lawsuit with the state, earning the right to stay in their homes for the rest of their lives along with $349,500 in combined payments, the Associated Press reported. “Everybody got what we wanted and everybody’s happy now,” resident Tom Hynoski, then 52, told the AP. “They bent us, but they didn’t break us.”

By the 2020 Census, only five people were left, making Centralia the least populated municipality in Pennsylvania. The fire, meanwhile, is still burning underneath them, unaffected by the emigration happening above.

If you like stories about places that time left behind, take a look at this list of abandoned places in every state that has plenty more to explore.

Every year around Sept. 21, the date in its opening line, Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” turns into a meme and gets a bump in streams.

This year it made the Hot 100.

The 1978 classic re-enters Billboard’s chart at No. 45 on the list dated Oct. 3, according to new chart data. Its last appearance was 47 years ago, at No. 83 on the chart dated March 10, 1979.

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In the tracking week of Sept. 18 to 24, “September” drew 6 million official U.S. streams, up 51 percent from the week before. Sales jumped 236 percent. Its radio audience more than doubled, to 3.3 million.

It peaked at No. 8 the first time around and spent 17 weeks on the chart. This is week 18.

It had already won the month once. On Sept. 1, Billboard’s staff ranked it the best September song ever.

Earth, Wind & Fire hadn’t been on the Hot 100 at all since “Sunday Morning” in 1993. The band has 33 Hot 100 hits, seven top 10s and one No. 1, “Shining Star,” in 1975.

The rest of the catalog came along for the ride. “Let’s Groove,” a No. 3 hit, rose 13 percent to 2.6 million streams, and the band’s 1998 Greatest Hits album jumped 40 percent to 13,000 equivalent album units.

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“September” first came out on a 1978 greatest-hits album, The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1. Questlove has called it “just a throwaway song on a greatest hits record.”

Co-writer Allee Willis walked into the studio just as the band finished writing the intro. She thought it was “obviously the happiest-sounding song in the world,” she said in 2014.

As for that date, Willis and bandleader Maurice White tried them all. There was “no significance beyond it just sang better than any of the other dates,” she said.

“So … sorry!”

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Scott Hamilton is taking fans back to a memorable moment on the ice, but the music behind this throwback may be just as surprising as the skating. The Olympic champion recently shared a clip of himself performing to “White Train” by Tito & Tarantula, the rock song featured in Robert Rodriguez’s 1995 film Desperado. Looking back, Hamilton explained why the music was so meaningful to him. “I’ve always loved how the right song can bring out something different on the ice,” he wrote. “This one was always special.” For fans who remember Hamilton’s skating career, it’s a chance to revisit a performance through the eyes of the man who created it and understand what made this particular song stand out.

Throwback to skating to “Desperado.” I’ve always loved how the right song can bring out something different on the ice. This one was always special.

Hamilton is one of the most accomplished American male figure skaters of his generation. He won four consecutive U.S. Championships from 1981 through 1984, four consecutive World Championships from 1981 through 1984, and Olympic gold at the 1984 Sarajevo Games.

After retiring from Olympic competition, he became one of the most recognizable stars of professional skating. Hamilton continued performing in skating shows and televised specials, bringing the same combination of athleticism and personality that had made him a fan favorite during his competitive career.

He was inducted into both the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1990.

But what Scott Hamilton is perhaps best remembered for is his showmanship.

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When I lost my mom, I wanted to honor her by taking her with me everywhere I went. Her love became a part of everything I did, both on and off the ice. I hope the way I’ve lived has made her proud. ❤️

There are few American skaters who could engage an audience, not just with athletic skill but with personality, quite like Hamilton.

Through his social media posts, the 68-year-old is now giving longtime fans insight into what made his performances so memorable, starting with the music choices.

His Desperado performance didn’t just capitalize on Hamilton’s athleticism and showmanship. What made the routine stand out was that it was unexpected.

Hamilton was known as a charming crowd-pleaser who could effortlessly land one difficult jump after the next. But for this performance, he took on a darker, Antonio Banderas-inspired persona that surprised fans.

He embraced the role of the vengeful leading man, staring down the judges and playing into the song’s building guitar riffs to create a routine that reached an athletic fever pitch along with the music.

It was a very different side of the skater fans knew so well.

For Hamilton, song choices weren’t simply background music. They helped create the character and mood of each performance.

In this case, “White Train” gave him the opportunity to create something different on the ice, which is why the routine remains special to him decades later.

That’s what makes his latest throwback so interesting. Hamilton isn’t simply asking fans to watch an old skating routine. He’s giving them a glimpse into the creative choices behind it and explaining why the right song could change what he brought to the ice.

Fans quickly filled the comments with praise, with some calling Hamilton “the best ever” and “the greatest male skater of all time.”

With routines like Desperado to revisit on social media, Hamilton is giving longtime fans a chance to see some of his most memorable performances, characters and song choices again.

But there’s something else happening, too.

By sharing these moments and explaining what they meant to him, Hamilton is introducing a new generation to the performances that helped make him a skating icon.

And perhaps that’s the best part of these throwbacks. Fans aren’t just getting to watch Scott Hamilton skate again. They’re getting to hear the story behind the choices that helped make those performances so unforgettable, straight from the man who was there on the ice.

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Michael Learned is arguably best known for her portrayal of John Boy’s (Richard Thomas) mother, Olivia Walton, in the beloved ’70s drama, The Waltons.

MeTV.com reported that Learned stopped starring in the series following season 7, which premiered in 1978. According to the publication, Learned shared that while she knew leaving The Waltons was for the best, her exit felt surprisingly “emotional.”

“I felt it was time for me to leave, but I wasn’t prepared for how emotional it would be. I had nightmares that they were taking a Walton family photo, and they wouldn’t let me be in it. I would wake up crying,” said Learned during a York Sunday News interview, as reported by MeTV.com.

Learned shared insight into her decision to leave The Waltons, which had a 9-season run, in a 2025 interview on Still Here Hollywood Podcast with Steve Kmetko. Learned, who had previously been a stage actress, explained she was frustrated by her character’s lack of storyline. She said that while the show’s creator, Earl Hamner Jr., would “want [her] in the shot,” they wouldn’t give her much to do.

“They’d have me ironing and going, ‘And then what happened, kids?’ ‘And then where did you go?’ ‘John Boy, more coffee?’ And things, just to have me in the scene. But as an actor, it was just boring,” said Learned, who briefly appeared in the show’s 8th season.

The actress, now 87, clarified that she had a close bond with the show’s cast and crew.

MeTV.com reported that Learned said she wasn’t too thrilled to be acting in The Waltons even at the start of the show.

“Funny thing — in the early stages of The Waltons, I wanted out. I had difficulty making the adjustment from the American Conservatory Theatre. Financially, the series was the best thing that ever happened to me. Professionally, too,” explained Learned during a The Morning News interview, per MeTV.com.

According to MeTV.com, Learned clarified she did come to enjoy her time on The Waltons, especially because of the warm reaction from viewers.

“I think there’s a hunger in this country for that type of family. People are longing for the security where you knew your neighbors, where you didn’t have to lock your doors, and where someone’s word was good enough,” said Learned while speaking to The Morning News. “People still come up to me and say ‘I grew up watching you. I loved you and I still do.’ I felt privileged that people loved the show.”

Sabrina Ionescu is no stranger among basketball fans, known as one of the greatest collegiate players and 3-point shooters in history, with a net worth to match her growing career.

After gaining national recognition for her record-breaking college career with the Oregon Ducks, Ionescu was selected No. 1 overall by the New York Liberty in the 2020 WNBA Draft. Just one year later, she made WNBA history by becoming the fastest player to record a triple-double, accomplishing the feat in just her sixth career game. She continued to make her mark in 2023, setting a WNBA 3-Point Contest record with 37 points in the final round.

Along with being the New York Liberty’s top 3-point shooter, Ionescu has been a four-time All-Star since 2022. Ionescu has become one of the WNBA’s top players to watch, with endorsements, brand deals, and a net worth that is steadily growing.

Sabrina Ionescu is estimated to have a net worth of $10 million, as reported by Social Life magazine and Celebrity Net Worth.

A celebrity’s net worth is an estimate and is based on publicly available information. Ionescu’s net worth is based on her public brand endorsements, Nike deals, and her salary with the WNBA. According to reports, her net worth has increased thanks to her growing record and was originally given a three-year rookie contract worth $213,597 when she signed on with New York Liberty.

What’s made the basketball star’s wealth skyrocket into the millions? Read more below to learn more about her multi-year deal with Nike that led to a signature shoe line and her personal investments.

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When it comes to her WNBA salary, HerHoopsStats reported is currently making $1.19 million in salary from the New York Liberty. She signed a three-year maximum contract worth about $3.75 million total, with an average annual value of about $1.25 million.

It’s reported that Ionescu salary will only increase in the following year, with her personal business ventures and endorsements adding to her overall wealth.

A large part of Ionescu’s wealth, aside from her salary, comes from her deal with Nike, which she signed shortly after entering the WNBA in 2020. She became one of the brand’s signature athletes and developed an apparel collection called Sabrina 1.

Ionescu became the first women’s basketball player to release a unisex signature shoe and collection in 2023. The decision leveraged the market, with her collection doubling in profit and sales due to its ability to sell to both men and women with a gender-neutral focus.

The Wall Street Journal estimated her Nike deal was worth $24 million and ran until the end of 2025. Ionescu continues to be in partnership with Nike, as Sabrina 4 was released in 2026. Her other endorsements have included AT&T, Beats by Dre, Xbox, Body Armor, and State Farm.

Beyond brands, the basketball star has also made her own business ventures and investments. According to Forbes, she publicly identified herself as an investor in two startups, Buzzer Media and Nex. The dollar amount hasn’t been made public. She has also partnered with Kevin Durant, serving as an ambassador for his media platform Boardroom and a strategic partner with his investment firm, Thirty Five Ventures.She has also partnered with Kevin Durant, serving as an ambassador for his media platform Boardroom and a strategic partner with his investment firm, Thirty Five Ventures.

Jessica Alba bid farewell to the sunny season with a photo dump of highlights that made it look like she had the best adult summer camp ever.

In a carousel posted to Instagram and TikTok earlier this month, the Camp Nowhere star is seen playing golf, lying by the beach, hanging out with friends, and soaking up every ray of sunshine. The Honest Company founder sports several different summery looks, from a teeny-tiny teal bikini and Fendi resortwear to a dark denim minidress and a sock-with-sandals look only she could pull off.

Summertime and the living was easy 🫰🏽💞💫

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The carefree photo dump feels like an adult version of the 1994 comedy that marked Alba’s big-screen debut. In Camp Nowhere, a group of kids who don’t want to attend the summer camps their parents chose hatch a plan to create their own camp, complete with plenty of fun and few rules.

Alba was just a child when she appeared in the movie as Gail. Camp Nowhere was released Aug. 26, 1994, making it 32 years since the actress made her film debut.

Since then, she’s starred in films including Never Been Kissed, Sin City and Fantastic Four, among many other projects.

Alba has continued balancing her business career with acting. In 2024, she returned to leading-movie roles with Netflix’s action thriller Trigger Warning, in which she played Special Forces commando Parker. She also served as an executive producer on the film.

Her next film is Maserati: The Brothers, a biographical drama about the Maserati family and the origins of the Italian luxury-car company. Alba is part of a cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Michele Morrone, and she plays Sandra. The film is currently slated for an Oct. 15, 2026, release in Italy.

Away from Hollywood, Alba remains closely associated with The Honest Company, the consumer-products company she co-founded in 2011.

She’s also been sharing glimpses of her personal life with fans. Alba has three children with ex-husband Cash Warren, and she has been publicly dating actor Danny Ramirez since 2025. The couple made their relationship official on Instagram in late 2025 and have continued sharing glimpses of their romance in 2026, including photos from a trip to Italy.

From golf outings and beach days to dinners with friends and tiny bikinis, Alba’s latest photo dump certainly captures the spirit of a carefree summer, and makes the Camp Nowhere connection feel particularly fitting 32 years later.

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When it comes to fall fashion, boots are a no-brainer. While you can’t go wrong with classic knee-high boots and sleek booties, cowboy boots can add more personality and flair to an outfit. Bold and trendy, they’re an effortless way to elevate any ensemble and make a statement. If you’re looking to add a pair to your seasonal footwear collection, opt for one that seamlessly blends style, practicality, and comfort. Amazon carries a ton of options that fit the bill, like these Dream Pairs Mid-Calf Cowboy Boots. 

There’s no better time than right now to snag these cowboy boots because they’re currently on sale for less than $40. The pair normally retails for $46, but they’re now marked down to just $35. You can snag these cowboy boots in seven colors, including black, white, camel, brown, tan, pink, and red. Sizes range from 6 to 11 with half sizes available, and shoppers noted that they fit true to size. 

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Made of faux leather, these cowboy boots are sleek and structured with a 7.2-inch shaft. They have a classic silhouette with pointed toes and curved edges at the shaft. Adding to the signature cowboy boot look, this pair features western-inspired accents that are stitched throughout the shaft and toe. Reviewers loved the style of these boots, describing them as “beautiful” and “gorgeous.” They also mentioned that the “embroidery and quality are top-notch.” 

Whether you style these boots with jeans, a skirt, or a dress, they’ll add major country charm to your look. With Halloween in less than a month, these may even inspire a costume. Shoppers noted that they snagged these boots for their Dallas Cowboys cheerleader costume and cowgirl ensemble. 

Just as comfortable as they are chic, these boots have a 4-millimeter-thick insole made of latex foam. Delivering all-day comfort, they cushion your feet and have a high rebound. The insoles offer a bouncy, spring-like feel that makes every step feel as effortless as the last. They’ll also absorb impact as you walk, reducing pressure on your feet and joints. 

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Fitted with a 2.2-inch Cuban heel, these cowboy boots give you some height and lengthen your legs without sacrificing comfort. The heels are chunky, slightly tapering toward the bottom, covering more surface area to keep you stable. The outsoles are made of thermoplastic rubber (TPR), so these boots provide great traction on all kinds of surfaces, helping to prevent you from slipping. They’re durable, and they shouldn’t wear out easily. 

The opening boasts a 14.2-inch circumference, and the ankle has a 12-inch circumference, offering plenty of room for your legs to breathe to keep you from feeling restricted. The inner sides of the shaft have a full-length zipper so you can put these boots on and take them off with ease. 

Attesting to the comfort of these boots, one Amazon shopper noted that they were able to walk 15,000 steps in them without any issue. The same shopper said that they wore them dancing and were “blown away by how comfortable they were.” Numerous customers stated that they were able to walk in them “all day long.” As a bonus, several reviewers raved that these boots didn’t require a break-in period. They said they wore them straight out of the box without any blisters or pain. 

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On Sept. 27, 1986, Cleveland set out to break a world record by sending well over a million balloons into the sky above Public Square. Within hours, many of them were coming back down on the city, and some eventually turned up across Lake Erie in Canada.

The release was a United Way of Cleveland fundraiser meant to top a record set at Disneyland the year before. Organizers brought in balloon expert Treb Heining, who had run that Disneyland release. When he first saw Public Square and the Terminal Tower, he said, “This is perfect,” according to a Cleveland Magazine oral history of the event. The original goal was 2 million balloons, but fundraising came up short and the target was trimmed to about 1.5 million.

Guinness ultimately recorded 1,429,643 balloons, according to Defector, tens of thousands short of a count that usually gets rounded up to 1.5 million.

The weather did not cooperate with the organizers’ world record pursuit. A cold front and rain were moving in, so organizers moved the countdown up. Instead of drifting off and deflating high in the air, the wet balloons came down still inflated, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

They landed on the lakefront and along Interstate 90, where drivers pulled over to grab them and snarled traffic. Burke Lakefront Airport was forced to shut down for about half an hour. In Medina County, balloons spooked Arabian horses, and their owner later sued for $100,000, according to Ranker.

The launch also collided with a far more serious situation on Lake Erie. Two fishermen, Raymond Broderick and Bernard Sulzer had gone out fishing the evening before the release and never came back. A Coast Guard spokesman told the Plain Dealer that the balloons in the lake made the search for the two men more difficult, per Defector. Their bodies were found afterward. Broderick’s widow sued the United Way, and the case was settled out of court.

The balloons kept showing up for weeks. In November, Ontario resident P. Allen Woodliffe reported finding thousands of them along the Rondeau shoreline on the Canadian side of the lake, estimating “10,000 to 15,000 balloons scattered along the 8-1/2 miles of shoreline,” according to Ranker’s account.

For more on how the day played out, including the city’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame win the same year, see Parade’s earlier look back at Balloonfest ’86.

I walked through the wine department at my local Costco this week and did something that probably annoyed everyone shopping behind me. I photographed every bottle of red wine on the shelves.

Then I gave the photos to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini with exactly the same assignment: Act as my expert sommelier. I drink about 50 bottles of red wine a year. Build me a starter cellar for the next 10 to 15 years, with wines I can drink now and others that will actually improve with age. Consider Costco’s prices, don’t be impressed by famous labels, and tell me exactly what to buy.

The results were surprisingly different.

Gemini was the minimalist. It recommended just 64 bottles at an estimated cost of $1,430.34.

ChatGPT more than doubled the budget, recommending 102 bottles for $4,054.98.

Claude went much bigger: 192 bottles totaling $5,266.08.

But the more interesting result wasn’t how much the AIs wanted me to spend. It was where they agreed.

All three found serious value in less-famous European wines rather than simply filling the cellar with expensive Napa Cabernet. AI was really good at identifying gems, but it wasn’t flawless. ChatGPT got six vintages wrong and Gemini recommended two wines that weren’t in the photographs. 

Château Corbin, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

One bottle that kept appearing was Château Corbin, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé priced at just $29.99. Claude and Gemini both made it one of their five strongest buys, while ChatGPT called it an “exceptional” value.  

Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bussia and 2022 Haut-Batailley

Another standout was Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bussia at $36.99 as well as the well-scored 2022 Haut-Batailley (James Suckling (95) and Wine Spectator (94) scores). ChatGPT recommended buying an entire case of the Barolo and called it its best value for aging. Claude also recommended 12 bottles and ranked it among its five strongest buys. Gemini picked it as the bottle most likely to be significantly better in 10 years.

The biggest surprise was what the AIs didn’t like: A recognizable label didn’t impress the bots.

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, priced at $66.99, was specifically rejected by all three as a cornerstone of a long-term cellar. ChatGPT said there were better aging opportunities for the money, while Claude and Gemini were even more skeptical about its long-term development.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon at $64.99 didn’t fare much better. Gemini and Claude both said to skip it (Claude pointed out that a $59.99 Pauillac was the better buy), and ChatGPT limited it to six bottles.

So what am I actually buying?

I’m not following any one AI’s shopping cart. But when three independent models looking at the same Costco shelves keep circling the same bottles, that’s where I’m paying attention.

And I’m definitely buying the Barolo, and I surprised my wife with a bottle of Haut-Batailley Pauillac 2022.

(Note: Pricing reflects the South San Francisco Costco warehouse on Sept. 28, 2026. Prices and inventory vary by location.)

The Flintstones, prime time’s first animated sitcom, premiered on ABC 66 years ago today, on Sept. 30, 1960. Less than four months later, it almost lost Barney Rubble.

Mel Blanc, the voice of Barney and Bugs Bunny, was in a head-on crash on a stretch of Sunset Boulevard known as “Dead Man’s Curve” on Jan. 24, 1961.

The morning after, doctors “did not give him a chance,” a hospital spokesman said. He’d broken most of his ribs, six vertebrae, both sides of his pelvis and his skull in three places.

He didn’t come to for 21 days.

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You’d figure the show just recast Barney. For five episodes, it did, with Daws Butler filling in.

Then it moved into Blanc’s house. He was home in Pacific Palisades in a full body cast, and his family built a recording studio so he could keep working.

“Tangles of wires were scattered all over the floor, and chairs and microphones were arranged around my hospital bed,” Blanc wrote in his memoir, That’s Not All Folks!

Jean Vander Pyl (Wilma) and Bea Benaderet (Betty) sat on one side of him. Vander Pyl commuted from San Diego, “two and a half hours away.” Alan Reed (Fred) sat on the other, “gulping down spoonfuls of honey and lemon” to get ready for “Yabba dabba doo!”

The catchphrase was Reed’s own. In one of the show’s first recorded episodes, Fred was supposed to yell “Yahoo!” and Reed asked to change it.

Joseph Barbera, who created the show with William Hanna, produced from a makeshift control room and talked to the cast through a speaker on the wall.

“Hope you’re comfortable, Mel. We’re in for a long evening,” he said at the first session.

“He wasn’t kidding,” Blanc wrote. Every couple of hours Barbera asked if he was too tired to keep going, and Blanc insisted on finishing.

He spent months flat on his back. By September his doctors let him sit up a few inches, on a pulley, and he joked that he could finally look at the cast’s faces instead of the ceiling.

“I was glad that the shows could keep going and nobody was put out of work,” he said that November.

He also got 15,000 cards and letters, many of them addressed to “Bugs Bunny, Hollywood, U.S.A.”

Some kids even sent carrots.

Bringing Up Bates‘ Gil Bates is recovering after suffering a heart attack shortly after his son Warden‘s wedding.

“Once again, the Lord has been so merciful to us!” Gil’s wife, Kelly Jo Bates, wrote on Instagram on Wednesday, September 30. “For the past 2 weeks, Gil has felt an unusual feeling in his chest lasting about 30 seconds off & on, and occasionally his jaw would hurt. He wasn’t in pain, but he felt like something wasn’t right.”

“Busy schedules, work, & the fact that he didn’t know for certain that something was wrong kept him from going to the hospital,” she continued. “On Mon night, after finishing a tree job & mowing several yards, he decided to drive to the ER, thinking they’d do some blood work & send him home. Instead, he was quickly whisked into a room & was told he was having a mild heart attack.”

Kelly Jo then explained that doctors worked quickly to give her husband the proper medications and a cardiac catheterization to diagnose his blockage.

“The cath procedure took 4 hrs, as they had to do extensive work to the LAD artery (nicknamed the widow maker),” Kelly Jo added. “He had 80 percent blockage in that artery & a lot of calcium buildup. A regular balloon would not open it, so they used Shockwave (lithotripsy) & then placed a 24 mm stent in it. Next, they put a 48mm stent (the longest stent) in the RCA artery in the back of his heart (where he had the actual heart attack). He had a 95 percent blockage in that artery.”

The former reality star concluded her post by revealing the doctor referred to Gil as a “ticking time bomb” and that he was “extremely close” to having a major heart attack.

Kelly Jo then thanked Gil’s team of doctors before sharing he was being released from the hospital that day and will be begin cardiac therapy next week.

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Gil’s medical emergency comes just days after his son Warden, 23, married Kaybrie Patterson, 20, for the second time following a private ceremony on May 5.

The couple moved up their wedding ceremony so that Patterson’s father, who died on May 8 from colon cancer, could be there to walk his daughter down the aisle. The most recent celebration was a vow renewal with a larger group of family and friends.

“Married the love of my life … a second time🤎,” Kaybrie wrote via Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 24. “Today was the fulfillment of [a] dream — and it was every bit as special as I had imagined! From the gorgeous outdoor setting at Howe Farms to my magical custom-designed wedding dress detailed with intricate lace, pearls, and beading … every detail was perfect. Everyone made us feel like this day was just as important as if we were saying our vows for the first time!”

The Bates family is best known for their family’s upTV reality series, Bringing Up Bates, which documented Gil, Kelly Jo, and their 19 children for 10 seasons from 2015 to 2021.

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Giving your bedroom a seasonal refresh doesn’t have to involve spending a fortune. You can completely transform the space simply by swapping out your bedding for something luxurious, and fall gives you a great excuse to add the garden-fresh Exclusivo Mezcla Floral Quilt Set to your sanctuary.

It’s deeply discounted at Walmart right now, with queen-size sets in yellow, purple, green, and black floral patterns reduced from $48 to just $30. You can also score white, watercolor, brown, orange, bouquet, and watercolor versions for only $33. Each set comes complete with a quilt and two matching pillow shams — and the retailer also has twin, king, and California king sizes on sale if you need a different option. 

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Each color is etched with a lovely botanical pattern, and all exude the same cheerful, airy vibe that instantly brightens up the room. The soft, brushed finish feels gentle against the skin without feeling heavy or overwhelming. It hits a pleasant middle weight that works well year-round, so you can throw it on and stay cool during summer and layer it over a duvet or blanket when it cools down. 

It’s built to last, with smooth polyester fabric and plush microfiber fill, which lends the quilt a cozy feel without the bulk. Durable stitching keeps the fill in place no matter how often you use it or throw it in the washing machine. Just use cold water and tumble dry on low heat to maintain the set’s integrity and preserve its color and fabric. 

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“It looks very expensive and elegant,” one reviewer wrote, adding that it looks “beautiful” on the bed. Another shopper dubbed it “absolutely gorgeous” and shared that it feels “super soft to the touch” with a “buttery” feel.

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Whether you’re leaning into a rustic farmhouse style or just want something new to liven up your bedroom this fall, the Exclusivo Mezcla Floral Quilt Set offers an exquisite design at a bargain price. Snap it up in the color and size of your choice during Walmart’s sale!

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While Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst are two of the most successful actors in Hollywood, it seems that only one of their careers impresses their children.

In a September 2026 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Plemons was asked about Dunst being cast as Alex in the upcoming film, A Minecraft Movie Squared. Plemons said he doesn’t think he’ll ever be able to compete with Dunst in the eyes of their children, Ennis, 8, and James, 5, now that she’s a part of the Minecraft universe.

“I think that is the ultimate in their eyes, and so I think I just have to give up trying to compete with Kirsten. I’ll just ride those coattails. I would have to think really hard on how to beat Minecraft,” said Plemons.

He went on to say that Dunst “really felt compelled to do the movie” because of her sons’ love of the Minecraft video game and film.

“[Dunst] mentioned it in passing and just kind of manifested it and is now the coolest mom on the planet,” said the Oscar-nominated actor during the September 2026 interview.

Before it was announced that Dunst would be in the sequel to Minecraft (2025) in March 2026, she told Entertainment Tonight that she wanted to star in a film from the franchise.

“My son loves it so much. I just want to do something that my kids would love that I was in, and they would die if I was in that movie. Die,” said Dunst happily.

In a 2021 interview with ExtraTV, Dunst and Plemons discussed working together on different projects. Plemons, who met Dunst while co-starring on the second season of Fargo, which premiered in 2015, said his wife is his “favorite actor to work with.”

“It’s just there’s an easy element to it that just makes it more fun,” said Plemons, who appeared alongside Dunst in the 2021 movie, The Power of the Dog.

Dunst also said that she and her husband are fearless when it comes to acting.

“We’re good at, like, jumping off the cliff together, you know what I mean? Which is why we got along so well on Fargo. Like, we were both like no ego. Creatively, kind of, we’re soulmates first,” said Dunst during the interview.