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Reality TV takes regular people and turns them into overnight superstars. But that doesn’t mean the spotlight comes with a celebrity-sized paycheck. At least, not according to 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham.

In a recent interview for the ‘We Need To Talk Podcast,’ Abraham opened up to host Paul Brunson, dishing on the cast’s paychecks, living in her car, and who convinced her to “fight” for more.

Abraham shared just how popular her shows were when they initially aired: “16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom had more views than the Winter Olympics. They beat Jersey Shore. Like it was the biggest and most popular thing. This was a ginormous show.:

She added that despite the popularity, the higher-ups always viewed her as a problematic star: “No matter how much I went to bat, I was always difficult. I was always like, it was always, you know, Farrah’s a problem.” 

As it turns out, Farrah “the problem” wasn’t getting paid the same rate as her less troublesome castmates. 

“It was still nothing in my eyes. And I knew the truth. I knew the truth.”  She continued, revealing who helped her to see her own worth, “There was someone I was dating who was working with Ryan Seacrest. Ryan Seacrest would just start telling me, ‘Farrah, you need to fight.’ He goes, ‘I have seen these ratings. Why would I have you on my radio show if you weren’t doing well?’ And I’m like, ‘I don’t know, you just wanted to talk.’ No. So like, Ryan really got me to pipe up.”

The Teen Mom celeb added,  “A lot of people got me to pipe up. And they also looked at me like I could be so much more if I knew what I had to work with.”

Abraham revealed just how bad it got while she was filming the MTV reality series, “And I think I just got to the realest point in my life, guys, where like it couldn’t get any realer because I’m living in my car, not sleeping for two days because I’m working, going to school, watching my kid.” 

She went on to explain, “I think three of the female producers who came out that time, they knew how horrific everything was. It wasn’t a joke. They said, ‘We are going to call them, and we are going to demand that you are paid right now. This is crazy that you’re living like this.’”

“So it was only $3,500 from that first one, and then I think I only got $25,000 from Teen Mom,” she said. “Then I had Catelynn and Tyler call me. They say they’re making $10,000 an episode. And again, I’m only like making $25,000 in total, and I hear what they tell me. And I get so upset.”

Her $ 25,000-per-season total, compared with her co-star’s $ 10,000-per-episode payday, didn’t sit well with Abraham. “Okay, for one, they don’t have their kid. I do. I’m doing this on my own. Against all odds, literally. Who’s really supporting me? No one.”

Abraham also admitted that she lied about her salary to her castmates, saying, “But then I make up, and I say, ‘Oh yeah, I’m actually making $15,000 an episode.’ Because I was so hurt. I just made it up out of spite. Out of anger. And I was like, ‘Oh, well, I’m sorry that you’re making less money than me.’ So nothing was fair.”

Things have changed a lot since those days of living in her car. Even though she wasn’t making much on the MTV reality series, Abraham parlayed her 15 minutes of fame into a successful (and lucrative) career in the adult entertainment and media industries. But that’s not all. She recently announced a political bid for a local Austin city council seat.

What’s in a name? Not as much as people think, according to Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons.

The sons of KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are set to release their debut album Dancing While the World is Ending on Aug. 28, and they’re already dealing with critics of their band name, Stanley Simmons.

Speaking with SoundExchange, Stanley, 32, said the simple band name came about organically and wasn’t meant to piggyback on their famous fathers’ success.

“We were never gonna be like ‘The da, da, da,” he shared. “That just seems super lame. And the whole thing had started so organically, and there wasn’t really any trying. We were just like, here’s the Venn diagram of what we both love. Here’s the overlap. Let’s do that. And we figured, well, like Crosby, Stills, and Nash use their names and Simon and Garfunkel use their names.”

“Hall and Oates,” Simmons, 37, chimed in. “Even [Jimmy] Page, when he left Zeppelin, did Coverdale Page. So I was like … it is what it is. This whole thing was supposed to be not a gimmick. …These are our last names, so we were like, ‘Oh, Simon and Garfunkel did it, we can do it.’ And then, you know, there’s a couple comments of like, ‘Oh they’re, you know, they’re leaning into the dads and we’re like, ‘Oh, I didn’t even really think about that.’ It’s my last name. I wasn’t trying to like whack that nail real hard on the head.”

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Featuring Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, KISS was one of the biggest rock bands of the 1970s, known for massive hits such as “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” and “Beth.”

In the interview, Stanley and Simmons’ sons agreed that they didn’t want to distance themselves or use their rock star dads in any way.

“I don’t think [my name] makes me cooler or more worthy,” Simmons added. “I hope everybody treats me as harshly as they would any new band. … I hope people react to the songs as the songs – and if they hate it, I hope they express that equally harshly. I don’t mind; I welcome it.”

Stanley added, “People might listen to something the first time because of a name, for sure. But they’re not gonna listen the tenth time. It’s like they either connect with it or they don’t.”

KISS co-founder and singer Paul Stanley previously shut down claims that his and Simmons’ sons leveraged the KISS name to jumpstart their music career.

 ”Nick and Evan have basically known each other their [whole] lives,” he said in an interview with The Drew Lane Show in early 2026. “The idea of nepotism — if you suck, you’ll fall on your face.”

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with taking advantage of having some sort of familiarity,” the KISS frontman added. “But ultimately, most people who trade on that fail because it’s not enough. So, I think Stanley Simmons, it’s just fantastic and I can’t wait for them to start playing live. …I can’t say enough about them. I’ve just been wowed.”

Stanley Simmons will hit the road for their Dancing While the World is Ending Tour from Sept. 14 to Nov. 3.

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Perez Hilton has been granted supervised visitation with his three children following his hospitalization on Aug. 4 after he appeared to self-harm while covered in blood during a TikTok livestream. The celebrity blogger’s mother was granted temporary custody of his children – son Mario III and daughters Mia and Mayte, telling PEOPLE in a statement that her “concern and object” was to “protect the children and make sure they are safe.”

According to TMZ, which cited court documents, the supervised visits must be approved by a family member or a therapist. He is also required to get  “psychiatric clearance” before the visitation as well. The outlet adds that these requirements will remain until Hilton’s mother files otherwise.

Authorities responded to Hilton’s Miami home after they received multiple calls regarding the troubling livestream. He was treated for lacerations and an overdose and then was taken to the hospital under Florida’s Baker Act, which is a law that allows authorities to hold someone involuntarily for a period of time if they pose a threat of harm to themselves or others. According to a statement by his family on Aug. 8, Hilton sustained “significant blood loss” and “additional injuries.”

His TikTok account was banned following the livestream.

Hilton’s three children, whom he welcomed via surrogacy, were home minutes before the livestream began, along with his niece and sister. They left the home after his sister found him in the bathroom harming himself; she told Page Six in an interview published on Thursday, Aug. 13.

“August 4th will forever be one of the darkest days my family and I have ever experienced,” she told the outlet. “What I can say with certainty is that I didn’t recognize my brother when I looked at him. I saw it in his eyes. They didn’t look the same. Then, a split second later, he smiled at me. It felt like I was staring at someone else.”

If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “HOME” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or visit their website.

Ariana Richards, who rose to stardom in Jurassic Park, is more beautiful than ever at 46.

Richards played Lex Murphy in the blockbuster 1993 Steven Spielberg film, which spawned endless sequels and went down in history as a favorite of fans everywhere. While Richards still acted after her big film role, she went on to pivot careers successfully. In a new photo shared to her Instagram page, the star made it clear that she’s thriving in adulthood. While you may not recognize her at first glance, she still has the same long blonde hair as in her early days on camera.

“Back to sketching ❤️ Thanks for all the wonderful notes, recently. Love you guys,” she wrote.

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Back in March, Richards reunited with her Jurassic Park co-star, Wayne Knight, for the “Welcome to Jurassic Park: A Reunion with the Original Cast” panel at C2E2 in McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. While Knight is best known for his role as Newman on Seinfeld, he’ll always be loved by endless audiences for his role as Nedry in Jurassic Park.

Following the death of her beloved Jurassic Park costar Sam Neill in July, Richards shared a touching post from the set of the 1993 film alongside her co-stars. When some asked if the photo was AI, Richards made it clear that it certainly was not.

“Hi everyone. Thank you so very much for all the sweet comments ❤️ And a note for those who are worried the photo is AI: it’s not. This photo was taken by my mom on set (hence the good lighting),” she wrote.

In another post, Richards noted how important Neill was to her.

“Sam – you were more than just a lovely actor to work with – refined, thoughtful, a skill second to none – you were a mentor, protector, and above all, friend. Thank you for making our scenes together feel so real. I will be forever grateful to have been on this journey with you,” she shared.

 Richards is an artist. Back in 2015, she opened up to PEOPLE about her art career.

“I love to work with people in the art and express their story on canvas and my impression of them and what they want to express and use oils, brushes, canvas to create something that will last the generation.”

Instead of starring in movies in Hollywood, Richards prefers a quieter life.l

“My life story these days, I still experience the red carpet as an artist but on a day-to-day basis I live kind of a country life,” she continued. “It’s much quieter, but it’s still very rich.”

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Kurt Busch is speaking for the first time about the hardest days of his life, the ones spent watching his younger brother’s health collapse in a matter of hours.

The NASCAR Hall of Famer sat down with Craig Melvin on TODAY on Friday, August 21, in his first network interview since the death of his brother, Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion who died at 41 on Thursday, May 21, from sepsis brought on by severe pneumonia.

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Just weeks before his death, Kyle seemed fine on the surface. He finished eighth in a Cup Series race at Watkins Glen on Sunday, May 10, while battling what everyone believed was just a sinus cold. Five days later, on Friday, May 15, he won a Craftsman Truck Series race in Dover, Delaware.

Then, while practicing in a racing simulator days after that win, everything changed. “The crew chief said that he went into the restroom and that he could hear him coughing very, very abruptly, and that he asked Kyle, like, ‘You all right?'” Kurt recalled.

“And Kyle says, ‘No.’ And he’s sitting there just on the floor, back up against the wall, and the crew chief said that he saw blood in the sink. And he goes, ‘You don’t look so good.’ And Kyle said, ‘No.'”

Fox News reported that an ambulance rushed Kyle to the hospital. His family initially announced he’d miss his next race due to a “severe illness.” Hours later, he was gone.

“I was there at the hospital, all day,” Kurt said. “Hoping. Praying. Hoping for a turnaround. It’s just everything had plateaued so fast. It just escalated so fast. And so I don’t explain it to people, I don’t. What I saw, what I went through, nobody needs to go through that.”

Kurt said their father chose not to see Kyle in that state. “My dad wanted to remember him in the way he wanted to remember him,” Kurt told Melvin.

“So people could choose if they wanted to or not.” Kurt did see his brother, holding onto him until the end. “I said, ‘I got you man. Come on. I got you. I got you, come on. Be strong,'” he recalled, wiping away tears. “Just wasn’t fair.”

Kyle’s cause of death was later confirmed as sepsis, following days to weeks of undiagnosed bacterial pneumonia, according to his death certificate, according to ESPN. Three days later, NASCAR paid tribute to him in front of 95,000 fans at the Coca-Cola 600. His widow, Samantha Busch, thanked fans for their support in an Instagram post on Friday, June 5.

Now, Kurt is stepping into a new role, mentoring Kyle’s 11-year-old son, Brexton, an aspiring racer in his own right. “He’s a prodigy, and he was on the gas even before all of this,” Kurt said. “He can be a big star in the world of motor sports. He’s 11, but he’s already racing like an 18-year-old. So it’s time to be around a bit more.”

It’s not just you — everyone is obsessed with Ella Langley‘s addicting “Choosin’ Texas.” There’s a reason it’s been superglued to the No. 1 spot on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart for a record-breaking 18 weeks, right?

While on a trip across the pond to open for fellow star Luke Combs at Wembley Stadium, Thomas Rhett tried his hand at an acoustic cover of Langley’s smash hit, and some fans think it’s even better than her original.

“Choosin’ Texas” is a co-write between Langley, Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor, but watching his cover, you could believe Rhett had a hand in it, too (he didn’t, he’s just a fan).

Backed by spotlights and a guitarist, the “Die a Happy Man” singer poured his heart into the lyrics about a lover who’s got wandering eyes for someone new, quite literally baring his chest as he sang. The appearance was shot for the U.K.’s Absolute Radio.

Fans in the comments section below the YouTube video were taken aback, not expecting to love Rhett’s version of the song — which is from the female perspective — as much as they do.

“I have yet to hear one of your covers where I don’t think you’ve outdone the original artist!” one person writes.

“You sound absolutely amazing singing this!” someone else says.

Then there’s this person, who may have found a new favorite artist, admitting: “I like this version more honestly lol.”

It’s not the first time Rhett has performed this song, which is one of the biggest hits of 2026, but it is the first time he’s done it solo in such an intimate setting. Previously, he and pop star Niall Horan sang the song together in Nashville during one of their co-headlining stadium shows.

Don’t think for one second that Rhett is hopping on the “Choosin’ Texas” bandwagon because it’s popular. He’s a true Ella’s Fella, and it runs in his family. Talking to Country Countdown USA in April, Rhett told a funny story about hanging out with his grandma, who had a question about a confusing line in Langley’s song. So, he did what any famous country-singing grandson would do. “I said, ‘Let’s FaceTime her and ask her,'” Rhett recalled.

Langley picked up the phone — she was backstage about to open up for Eric Church — but Rhett said she still “was so gracious to walk my grandma through the opening verse.”

“My grandmother is a huge Ella fan,” he dished. Well, that makes, well, all of us.

Rosie O’Donnell saved one of her best shots for last. During her final monologue as Jimmy Kimmel‘s guest host, O’Donnell rewrote the classic Irish ballad “Danny Boy” as a brutal takedown of President Donald Trump — and fans are already begging her not to leave.

O’Donnell took aim at everything from Trump’s Big Mac obsession and the White House’s green reflecting pool to his “messy” hair and controversial policies, ultimately delivering the punchline that had viewers cheering: “Yes, we all know you’ll never be Obama. Come on, resign and make this country great again.” The performance quickly sparked an outpouring of praise, with fans calling O’Donnell a “national treasure,” a “much-needed lift,” and a legend who should be back on television more often.

The biggest reaction came when O’Donnell turned Trump’s own political messaging against him, singing that he would “never be Obama” before delivering her final plea for him to resign.

The internet quickly lit up with comments from fans who were already missing O’Donnell’s return to television. One fan wrote, “This was the best week with Rosie. What a comeback!!” Another added, “Rosie has been the gift I didn’t know I needed.”

Others praised the way O’Donnell delivered the song’s many digs. “OMG the perfect put down delivered with elegance and dignity,” one fan wrote.

Of course, the Obama comparison hit especially hard. “The [mic drop emoji] ‘you’ll never be Obama’ will play in his head rent free for the foreseeable future,” one person wrote, adding a crying-laughing emoji.

“A standing ‘O’…….. TRUMP WILL NEVER BE OBAMA!!” another fan declared.

And while “Donny Boy” gave viewers one last reason to cheer, many were equally disappointed that O’Donnell’s guest-hosting stint was already over. Several fans called her one of Kimmel’s best guest hosts, with one declaring, “She’s the best guest host that Jimmy had!” Another summed up the week as “the best week with Rosie.”

Allison Janney and Carol Burnett have one of the sweetest and most heartwarming friendships in Hollywood.

And with that, Janney has peeled back the curtain, providing some details on how often the two communicate. Specifically, she revealed that she has received at least one text from the comedy legend “every day” for four years.

During an appearance on CNN’s Coming Up podcast, Janney said that Burnett sends her Wordle results to keep the streak alive.

“I play Wordle with her every day, so I get a text from Carol Burnett every day of my life for the last four years,” she explained. “It’s pretty exciting. Every time it doesn’t get old, I say, ‘Yep. Carol Burnett texted me!’ So that’s pretty great.”

Janney and Burnett’s friendship began when the two started filming the Apple TV series Palm Royale, which is a comedy-drama also starring Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Leslie Bibb, Lauren Dern, and many others.

“I just adore her,” she said. “Carol Burnett is probably the reason why I wanted to be an [actress], aside from my mother being an actress. Watching Carol Burnett, I dreamed of having my own Carol Burnett Show. She was very much why I wanted to be an actress.”

“Getting to work with her and getting to know her… I’m like, she’s my friend, which is just enormous,’’ Janney continued. “It’s so exciting for me. I pinch myself.”

Janney added during the podcast appearance that Burnett is “my idol,” which goes hand in hand with an interview she gave to PEOPLE earlier this summer, where she called the comedian “my biggest icon.” Janney put Burnett in a group alongside Hollywood legends such as Mary Tyler Moore, Eileen Brennan and Meryl Streep.

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The days of looking at your closet and wondering what to wear are over, thanks to Walmart’s unbeatable clothing, accessory, and footwear deals. The retailer has amazing end-of-summer options that can easily turn over into the fall season, and they’re often the perfect go-to for everyday wear. The Fantaslook Palazzo Pants are a perfect example, and we’re shopping them while they’re 38% off.

The pants originally cost $24, but have been reduced to just $15. Aside from the price, the best part about these bottoms is that they’re available in 13 pretty patterns and colors, spanning from florals to stripes to a classic black hue that will match with anything. The sizes range from small to 2XL, with shoppers saying that the available size chart helped them to determine their ideal fit. 

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The pants can be worn as loungewear or out to dinner, because the style is casual and chic. The design features a high-waisted elastic waistband with a drawstring for maximum stretch and comfort. There are also pockets where you can stash your hands or small miscellaneous items. The bottoms fall right around the ankle, so you can easily wear them with several types of shoes, including sandals, sneakers, and flats. 

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The knit pants are machine washable and should be laid flat out to dry, or you can hand wash them if preferred. Some shoppers did say they placed them in the dryer and they came out “wrinkle-free,” but anyone who wants to prevent potential shrinkage may want to stick to air drying the bottoms.

Reviewers described the fabric as “soft,” adding that they love the “flowy” style for all occasions. They’re just as fitting for a casual bunch with friends as they are for the office. Because the “fabulous” pants are so versatile, they’re also a great option for those who have plans after work, but not necessarily enough storage room or time to change into another outfit.  

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These trendy palazzo pants are a “no-brainer” buy, according to shoppers. These bestsellers could move fast at this price though, so make sure to snag your preferred color and size before the stock and sale disappear. Add these cute bottoms to your Walmart cart now, while they’re just $15! 

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By 1964, the name Bob Dylan was beyond well-known in the folk community. He had famously already put out Bob Dylan (1962), The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (1963), and The Times They Are a-Changin’ (1964), but he ended up having one more ace up his sleeve that year—Another Side of Bob Dylan.

That album marked a pivotal turning point for Dylan’s career. For the first time, Dylan turned inward in his lyrics, shying away from his typical protest-song roots and traditional folk covers. Fans finally got a look at Dylan’s emotional and vulnerable side. The craziest part? The album was recorded in just a single three-hour session.

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After returning from a heartbreaking jaunt in Europe that ultimately ended his relationship with his muse and girlfriend Suze Rotolo, Dylan headed into Columbia Recording Studios in New York. Tom Wilson, the album’s producer, insisted on calling it Another Side of Bob Dylan, which the singer reportedly hated, according to American Songwriter. However, it was a fitting title, as it would contain tracks that would in fact show a side of Dylan no one had seen before.

According to Ultimate Classic Rock, Dylan strolled into the studio booth equipped with only his acoustic guitar, his harmonica, and a bottle of wine. He ended up recording 14 tracks in one late-night three-hour session, and used 11 of them to make up what would be a career-changing album.

The masterpiece included songs like “My Back Pages,” “Chimes of Freedom,” and “It Ain’t Me Babe,” each of which gave listeners a view into Dylan’s evolving perspectives on himself and the folk community he had helped cultivate. But in doing so, he made enemies out of folk-protest purists.

“My Back Pages” is regarded as a look at his own past self-seriousness and a bit of a rejection of the rigid ’60s dogmas he had previously perpetuated. In contrast, “Chimes of Freedom” reassured listeners that Dylan still aligned himself with the “outcasts” of society through vivid imagery of taking shelter from a storm.

And then, of course, there is “It Ain’t Me Babe,” which was believed to be largely reflective of the breakdown of his relationship with Rotolo, who had significantly helped shape his early political voice. That song was later famously covered by Dylan’s former lover and fellow folk icon Joan Baez, whose rendition was hailed for adding even more emotional depth to the track.

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The album itself was really a precursor to the artistic controversies to come. A little over a year later, Dylan would push boundaries again and “go electric” at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, causing another massive uproar in the folk community. But ultimately, Another Side of Bob Dylan summarizes who Dylan is as an artist: someone who boldly embraces the change everyone else resists, but eventually comes to revere.

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If crossing the Atlantic has felt like an endless gauntlet of East Coast layovers and crowded connections, West Coast travelers just scored a massive shortcut to Europe’s most iconic capitals.

Building on its recent international expansions to London, Rome, and Reykjavik, Alaska Airlines has officially unveiled brand-new nonstop seasonal service from its Seattle (SEA) hometown hub to both Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Athens International Airport (ATH).

Even better for early trip planners: introductory roundtrip Main Cabin fares start at $999, available for U.S. bookings through August 27, 2026.

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The launch marks a historic milestone for transatlantic travel out of the Pacific Northwest:

• Seattle to Athens (Flight AS196): Launching May 12, 2027, this 3x-weekly seasonal route becomes the longest flight Alaska Airlines has ever flown and the only direct nonstop connection between the entire U.S. West Coast and Greece.
• Seattle to Paris (Flight AS136): Launching May 25, 2027, this 5x-weekly seasonal service delivers on one of the most frequently searched European destinations on alaskaair.com, while also enabling seamless same-day connections between Honolulu and Paris via Seattle.

“We fly where our guests aspire to go, and Athens and Paris have been high on that list for years,” said Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines. “As we build to more than 12 international long-haul routes from Seattle in the coming years, we’re giving travelers more ways to connect to the world and more opportunities to use Atmos Rewards. This global growth is possible because of the remarkable people across our airline who take care of our guests and deliver safe and reliable operations.”

The historic Greek connection was also celebrated abroad. “We are thrilled to welcome Alaska Airlines’ decision to directly connect Seattle to Athens as of May 2027,” said George Kallimasias, Managing Director and CEO of Athens International Airport. “This brand-new destination in our network, the first-ever nonstop service to Athens from the Pacific Northwest, will further strengthen Athens’ dynamically growing connectivity with the United States and open a new bridge for tourism, business, investment and trade between Greece and the U.S. West Coast.”

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Both long-haul routes will operate aboard Alaska’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, bringing an elevated cabin experience across the Atlantic:

• International Business Class Suites: Fully lie-flat seats paired with multi-course dining curated by Alaska’s food and beverage team.
• West Coast Amenities: Premium onboard travel perks and kits created in partnership with Pacific Northwest favorites Filson and Salt & Stone.
• High-Speed Starlink Wi-Fi: Complimentary ultra-fast satellite internet for Atmos Rewards members as fleet-wide installation continues through 2027.

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To mark the global rollout, the airline is teaming up with Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold for a multi-season campaign connecting hometown pride with international travel.

“Seattle knows what it feels like to reach new heights,” said Darnold. “After an unforgettable season, I’m excited to team up with Alaska to celebrate that same momentum beyond the field. From Athens to Paris and beyond, Alaska is bringing Seattle to the world in new ways, and I’m proud to be part of a campaign that highlights what’s possible when a city keeps reaching farther.”

With Paris and Athens joining a growing global lineup that already includes London, Rome, Reykjavik, Seoul, and Tokyo, the West Coast’s gateway to the world just expanded in a major way.

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Whether you live in a small space and are looking for ways to maximize the square footage you do have, or you simply hate the look of visual clutter, this sleek accordion hanger at IKEA is just what you are looking to add to your home. It hangs right on the back of your door, utilizing vertical space and helping you keep your most-used essentials easy to access and organized. Plus, it’s just plain stylish!

The KOMPISHÄNG Hanger for Door at IKEA is a chic organizational solution for any room. It maximizes space by utilizing the unused area behind your door. Designed by Mikael Axelsson, this hanger has 12 hooks total, which can be used to hang a variety of items, from your purse and tote bags to your hats, scarves and other well-loved accessories. Do note that the maximum loading capacity is 4.4 pounds.

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This hanger has a unique accordion shape, adding a decorative element to the piece. The solid pine hooks and base complement the steel bar with a white powder coating beautifully.

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The neutral colors of the door hanger make this a sleek organizer for any home, and it will blend in well with any interior design scheme. From boho to modern, this will look great. This would work well anywhere, from your bedroom to your home office. For dimensions, this hanger measures 19.75 inches wide and 23.5 inches tall.

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Shoppers thus far are loving this behind-the-door organizer, giving it an average rating of five stars on IKEA.com. Fans rate the door hanger highly for its appearance, product quality, value for the money and overall functionality.

“Sits beautiful behind an open door to reduce visual clutter in entryway. When door is closed everything is neatly organized. Use for purses, jackets, scarves and shopping bags,” raved one fan in a five-star review on IKEA.com.

You can find this sleek accordion door hanger on IKEA.com or in select IKEA stores. It retails for $14.99.

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Actress and musician Hayden Panettiere was found dead in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16. The beloved 36-year-old entertainer seemingly skyrocketed to another level of stardom overnight with her iconic role in Remember the Titans in 2000, going on to build an impressive career showcasing her chops on the big screen and a lesser-known music career of her own.

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She would’ve turned 37 on August 21, but tragically passed just 5 days before marking another trip around the sun. 

Silver linings may be hard to find in situations such as these, but the beauty of Hollywood is that her work will live on long after her death; you can watch her grow up before your eyes, from a fiery football fanatic in Remember the Titans to an indestructible cheerleader in Heroes and a country music superstar in Nashville. She also lent her voice to animated classics in Dinosaur and A Bug’s Life, all while her cute-as-a-button personality was beginning to melt audiences in front of the camera.

Many questions remain as to what happened within the four walls of Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville — especially with the DEA now involved — but what can’t be questioned is her undeniable talent. Even more recently, she showed her vulnerability in telling her own story through her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, where she revealed deeply personal chapters of her life, including Hollywood’s dark underbelly, claiming that at just 18 years old, she was put into bed with an ‘undressed’, notable celebrity while aboard a yacht — whom she never named.

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Her final interviews were a mix of morbid, therapeutic, and surprisingly hopeful moments, leaving her passing even more heartbreaking. It’s reported she already had plans to ring in her 37th birthday too, traveling to Germany to spend the week with Kaya, who lives with her father, Panettiere’s ex-fiancé and former boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko.

With the autopsy now complete, loved ones are mourning Panettiere when they should’ve been celebrating another year of her life.

Perhaps most haunting is that Panettiere herself appeared excited about what that next year — and those beyond it — might bring. While discussing her future just months before her death, she said, “I feel like I have a lot more life to live.”

She also had ambitions beyond acting, including writing, producing and directing, with hopes of using everything she’d endured to help make Hollywood a safer place for the next generation, striving to “leave the world a better place.”

Michelle Pfeiffer is so stunning she can make a car selfie look perfect.

The star of Paramount+’s The Madison, 68, rose to fame in films like Scarface and Dangerous Liaisons, and later became a household name as Catwoman in Batman Returns. These days, she’s a bigger star than ever, with her role on the hot Taylor Sheridan series and Apple TV+’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles. But as the star headed to her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday to speak about her retirement rumors, she made it clear that she hasn’t aged a day since some of her biggest roles.

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While there have been rumors that Pfeiffer is retiring from the entertainment business, the star made it clear that’s not what she meant.

“It’s the most ridiculous thing. They’re always saying that I’m retiring. I never said [that]. … Where does it say I’m retiring?” Pfeiffer asked Fallon.

When he suggested she hinted at it, Pfeiffer made it clear she simply doesn’t want to be the main star of a film anymore.

“All I said was I really love working with an ensemble cast. I said something about, ‘I never wanna star in another movie,’ and they took that out of context,” she said, US Magazine reported. “Of course I wanna star in another movie.”

“I’ve done three ensemble pieces in a row … it’s wonderful to be able to live with a character for such an extended period of time and you can really just go deeper and find all of the different layers,” she continued. “But it’s also really wonderful, and most important to me, that I get to work with all of this talent. It’s an embarrassment of riches.”

Check out Pfeiffer’s appearance below:

One of Pfeiffer’s passions these days is being a grandmother. The beloved star appeared on an episode of the Smartless podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. During the episode, Pfeiffer revealed that she and her husband, Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley, are officially grandparents.

Pfeiffer delved into the topic by first chatting about her acting work, explaining that she’s not too eager to take off for long periods of time because she wants to be at home.

“I don’t have time nor the desire to go that deep for that long and not be present,” she shared, Entertainment Weekly reported. “I realize I have a finite amount of time left and — I might announce on this show — that I became a grandmother last year.”

Pfeiffer continued, calling the experience of becoming a grandma “heaven.”

“I’ve been very quiet about it and it is— it’s heaven. It’s ridiculous. And if I had known that I was going to be a grandmother, I wouldn’t have taken on so much work, but I’ve enjoyed everything and I’m really grateful. I’ve loved — I love each of these projects,” she continued. “And so the weird thing is that giving up that angst about the process has freed me up and I feel in some ways has made me better.”

While it’s known that Pfeiffer and Kelley have two children, she did not specify which one is the parent of her grandchild.

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New details about Hayden Panettiere’s rekindled romance with Brian Hickerson are being revealed nearly a week after she died.

The Heroes actress had been dating Hickerson on-and-off since 2018. After a tumultuous few years marked by by domestic violence allegations that landed Hickerson in jail multiple times, the two broke things off in 2022. However, following the actress’ shocking death, it was reported that she and Hickerson had been seeing each other again, though they kept their relationship quiet.

Now, we’re learning that Panettiere took steps to protect herself—and that included hiring private security—according to a new report.

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“She helped him from time to time because he made her feel guilty, claiming he was trying to turn his life around, but couldn’t because she put him in jail,” a source told Us Weekly. “But he would always take advantage of her and wouldn’t leave, so she hired private security to not only remove him, but to keep him away from her.”

The outlet also reported that Panettiere and Hickerson reconnect earlier this year when he reached out to her because he needed a place to stay.

“Brian said he needed to crash on Hayden’s couch. He told her that he had no money and nowhere to go because of the past criminal charges against him and he blamed that on her,” a source told the outlet. “He said it was her fault. She let him stay there temporarily, but then he wouldn’t leave, so her private security was involved to remove him.”

Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, Aug. 16. Hickerson and his brother, Zach, were reportedly with her at the time. Her death is currently under investigation and her cause of death is pending a toxicology report.

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“Girls on Film” was released by the English rock band Duran Duran in 1981. The song was their first top 10 hit on the UK Singles Chart, reaching the No. 5 position. It also made it onto the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

The music video that accompanied the song was controversial. It was banned by the BBC and heavily censored when played on MTV. Beverley Downie, who was one of the women featured in the video, spoke to The Strange Brew about her experience filming the iconic footage.

“I didn’t really know of Duran Duran that well, but my younger sister was a big fan and very excited,” Downie explained. “It was a lovely experience, I was in it with one of my best friends at the time, Zoe Hendry. We met the band and the directors, Godley and Creme and the crew. Everyone was just lovely. I had no idea as to what I was going to do in the video. It just unfolded as the two days of shooting went on. First, we had a pillow fight on a greasy pole, then I was chosen as a massage therapist, then a girl drowning in a paddling pool, then we had a mud wrestle. It was a great experience.”

Downie also spoke about the video being banned and censored. “Shortly after the video, I saw an article, I think in the News of the World, ironically written by Paula Yates, saying how saucy or X-rated it was,” she explained. “Then it was banned from TV, of course. I suddenly thought, ‘Oh no, what have I done?’ But then it started to get a lot of notoriety, apparently it was the most popular in nightclubs, so I heard. I saw it. I thought it was really good, and I was proud to be a part of it.”

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Duran Duran had many other hits over the years, including “Planet Earth,” “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Save a Prayer,” “Rio,” and “Ordinary World.” In 2022, the group was Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Overall, they have sold over 100 million records.

The band is still together to this day, and they are still releasing new music.

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If your bedding is starting to look a little too lightweight for the season ahead, a new pattern can change the room without requiring a full makeover. Toile is a particularly good choice for the transition because its floral motifs still feel appropriate for late summer, while the detailed print has enough visual weight to work with the warmer layers and textures we bring out for fall. Instead of jumping straight from bright summer prints to pumpkins and plaid, toile offers a middle ground that still feels fresh but a little more layered. 

You can find the pattern on everything from decorative rugs to tablecloths, curtains, and accent pillows, so bringing it into the bedroom doesn’t feel out of left field. The Casual Comfort 3-Piece All-Season Lightweight Pattern Quilt Set at JCPenney is one way you can bring that classic pattern to the bed. It’s currently on sale for 60% off, down to $54 from the usual $135 in the full/queen size. Available in 11 styles, including multiple floral options, it’ll “spruce up” your bedroom for fall without committing to a full room makeover.

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For those in-between months when cool, airy bedding starts feeling a little too bare but it’s not quite time for the heaviest comforter, the lightweight quilt is filled with a polyester down alternative for an extra layer of warmth without a lot of bulk. You can use it on its own during warmer weather, fold it across the foot of the bed when you want another layer within reach, or add it under a duvet or comforter once temperatures really start to drop. Meanwhile, the microfiber exterior gives it a soft feel against the skin, so it works as a sleeping layer rather than simply a decorative bed covering.

Matching shams carry the same pattern from the quilt onto the pillows, while concealed zipper closures keep the inserts securely inside. Since the zippers are hidden, you get a cleaner look from the back without having to deal with pillow inserts peeking through an open-back design. Quilting serves a practical purpose here, too, with the stitching helping keep the polyester filling distributed throughout the quilt instead of letting it shift and bunch in one spot.

When it comes to upkeep, the quilt and shams are machine washable and dryer-safe. That makes the set especially easy to live with in primary bedrooms, guest rooms, or homes where bedding has to contend with the occasional spill, pet hair, or general wear. It’s also Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, meaning the textiles have been tested for harmful substances. 

• Linden Street Haven Toile Quilt, from $77 (was $130) at JCPenney
• Laurel Manor Toile Garden Cotton Bedspread, from $100 (was $200) at JCPenney
• Home Expressions Madeline Floral Quilt Set, from $60 (was $150) at JCPenney

This three-piece quilt set comes in botanical prints featuring oversized floral bouquets mixed with smaller blooms, leafy branches, and winding stems that repeat across the quilt. Several have that classic toile look, but the mix of flowers and foliage keeps the pattern from feeling too formal or fussy. If you like the toile pattern but want to match it to your existing decor, the set comes in taupe, navy, terracotta, and mustard, ranging from softer neutrals to richer shades that naturally fit into a fall bedroom. The set also comes in classic stripes and Jacobean floral prints, for even more options. 

Dubbed “super soft” and “cozy,” with “charming” and “versatile” prints, JCPenney shoppers clearly adored this quilt set. “The floral pattern is vibrant yet elegant, adding the perfect pop of color to the space,” one reviewer wrote, adding that “because it is reversible, it feels like getting two quilts in one.”

That same shopper also shared that the stitching is “precise and durable, holding up perfectly through the wash without any fraying or shrinking.”

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If your bedroom could use a refresh, shop the Casual Comfort 3-Piece All-Season Lightweight Pattern Quilt Set at JCPenny now for 60% off and give your bed a new layer of pattern, texture, and warmth for the season ahead!

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Evil Island, the Seattle-based supergroup, is hitting the road for the first time as the band announces its first-ever U.S. tour.

Formed in late 2025 and made up of members of The Blood Brothers, featuring Johnny Whitney on lead vocals, Cody Votolato on guitar and Mark Gajadhar on drums, with former OFF! and …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead member Autry René Fulbright II on bass and Glassjaw’s Todd Weinstock on guitar, the band is bringing its high-energy sound to stages across the country.

Entering a major new chapter in their music career, the supergroup unveiled a seven-date tour kicking off on Aug. 29 in Seattle, Washington, with a free show, followed by a concert in Austin, Texas, in September.

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The run continues in October with one-night stops in Illinois and New York before wrapping up the tour in December in California and Colorado.

In addition, Evil Island also hinted at more tour dates being announced in the future, giving fans even more chances to catch the band live.

“Come see Evil Island on tour. More shows to come. Spread the word to all. Join us. Wild times are ahead. Fun has been legalized for all. Welcome to Evil Island,” the caption reads.

The tour comes in support of their recently released first album, Terraform the Afterlife.

Evil Island gave fans the first look at their music through their lead single “Tiger Baby,” which was released in April.

According to Whitney, the supergroup’s music reflects the creative ambition that pushed The Blood Brothers to continually expand their sound.

“In the Blood Brothers there was always this tension between who we were and who we wanted to be,” the vocalist said, as cited by Revolver Magazine. “As we got older and the band got bigger, we started to become more interested in what we could do than what we were actually best at doing. We kept trying to push the boundaries of the band, and eventually we pushed them so far that we lost some of the things that made us special in the first place.”

Apart from their lead single, Evil Island also released music videos for songs from their album, including “Animal,” “Melted Heart,” “King Death” and “Terminatrix.”

Aug. 29 – Seattle, WA @ Linda’s Fest (Free Show)
Sept. 5 – Austin, TX @ 13th Floor Anniversary Party
Oct. 16 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
Oct. 30 – New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom
Dec. 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Sid The Cat
Dec. 13 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
Dec. 18 – Denver, CO @ The Marquis

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to Britain and Meghan’s acting career may have more to do with the move than previously thought.

News broke on Aug. 19 that Harry and Meghan are relocating their family to the U.K. for an extended stay, with Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, set to begin school there this September. According to PEOPLE, Meghan has been offered a new acting role based in the U.K., one of several factors that helped align the timing of the move after six years in California. Details remain under wraps, though a representative for the couple declined to deny the project’s existence. News.com.au royal correspondent Bronte Coy, who first broke the news, told BBC Radio Four’s Today program that the role is “significant” and that Meghan is “very excited about it.”

Family reconciliation still appears to be part of the equation, too. The move follows the family’s private reunion with King Charles last month, which included tea at Highgrove House and a stop at Althorp House, where Harry paid respects at Princess Diana‘s gravesite alongside Meghan and their children.

An insider close to the family says being back in Britain could also open the door to repairing Harry’s strained relationship with Prince William. “It would never happen with him in America,” the source said. “This gives them opportunity to try and mend that bridge.” The brothers currently have little to no contact.

Importantly, the move isn’t intended to be permanent. The Sussexes will keep their Montecito home, and Meghan’s business ventures will continue operating out of the U.S., while Harry keeps up his charitable work, including preparations for the 2027 Invictus Games.

For now, much of the hope for healing seems to rest with King Charles, who reportedly welcomed news of his son’s return warmly. “He will want to see his sons together over time,” the source said. “This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years.” After six years in California, it could be one of the most consequential returns to Britain yet for the Sussexes.

The 82-year-old actor reveals why he has no plans to slow down. Don’t tell Danny Trejo he’s too old to do something.

At 82, the Machete star still jogs, lifts weights, dances and keeps up a schedule that could exhaust someone half his age. So there’s one stereotype about baby boomers that particularly bothers him: the assumption that getting older automatically means becoming fragile or slowing down.

Trejo is now teaming up with Aspercreme for its “KO Boomer” campaign, an initiative aimed at challenging ageist stereotypes and outdated ideas about what people can—or should—do as they get older.

The campaign’s name is a play on the phrase “OK, Boomer,” swapping “OK” for the boxing term “KO,” or knockout, as a call to knock out outdated stereotypes about aging. The campaign also features Tom Cillo, Mirna Valerio and Marco Hurtado, encouraging people to rethink what it means to be a “boomer.”

“I was reading some of these definitions of a ‘Boomer’ online, and frankly, it made me mad,” Trejo tells Parade.com exclusively of joining the campaign. “Some internet dictionary says getting older means sitting down and being out of touch? I don’t think so. We’re taking action to change that definition and prove we’re still in the game.”

Trejo certainly is. When Parade caught up with the actor, he opened up about aging, the workout routine that’s keeping him active at 82 and why he doesn’t want his kids—or anyone else—treating him differently because of his age.

When Parade asked Trejo what stereotype about boomers he’d most like to change, he pointed to the way adult children can sometimes become overly protective of their aging parents.

“A lot of times the kids, you know, like their children will start to be, ‘Careful. Watch out. Watch out,’” Trejo tells Parade. “It’s like, you know what? You don’t have to.”

His own three kids know their dad can handle himself, although he admits they’ll still check up on him from time to time. “They’ll let me go so far,” he jokes to Parade. “And then, you know, if I’m out too late, they’ll call.”

Considering what Trejo is still doing at 82, it’s easy to understand why he’s not interested in being told to take it easy.

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Asked what he still does at 82 that might surprise people, Trejo has a list. “Well, I still jog. I still lift weights,” he tells Parade. “I run around, you know, I go out and still dance.”

And yes, the Hollywood tough guy knows his way around the dance floor.

“Love it,” he says of dancing. “I grew up with, like, four girls, you know, my cousins, and they all used to dance, so I was their dance partner.”

Trejo says he starts his day with a walk and still lifts weights, but he’s no longer concerned with putting up the massive numbers he once did.

“I walk in the morning,” he says. “I’ll lift weights. I’m not doing the 315 I used to push, but I’ll lift, like, 125 pounds. And that’s all you need.”

His focus these days is more on staying active than setting personal records. “You don’t need to do, like, heavy weights and stuff,” he adds. “You just have to get the cardio going, and that puts you in good shape.”

Of course, no conversation about Trejo’s fitness routine would be complete without boxing.

The actor has spoken openly about learning to box during his time in prison, and he tells Parade that the sport helped keep him focused during that period of his life.

“Boxing really kept me out of trouble while I was in the penitentiary,” he says. “It’s hard to, like, get in trouble when you’re, like, working out every day and training.”

He also recommends boxing as a workout even for people who have no intention of ever stepping into the ring.

“I think boxing is probably one of the best all-around training that you can do,” he says. “You don’t have to actually fight. Hit the bag and stuff, you know.”

Trejo’s approach to aging isn’t only about staying physically active. His attitude may be just as important.

When asked what makes him feel young, Trejo doesn’t mention an exercise, food or wellness hack. “Just waking up in the morning,” he says. “I feel great.”

That gratitude is closely connected to his past. Trejo spent years incarcerated when he was younger, and he says remembering what life was like behind bars has made him appreciate freedoms that can be easy to take for granted.

“Once you remember what the pen was like, and you wake up and you hear birds, and you can go to your own mirror, and you go to your own bathroom and you jump in your own shower, you start getting grateful,” he says.

There’s another part of aging that Trejo has come to appreciate: the wisdom that comes with it. “You learn a lot more,” he says. “People that know, you know, it’s like they respect you just for getting here.”

And there’s something especially satisfying about knowing that other people hope they’ll someday reach the same milestone. “They’re hoping to get here,” he adds.

Trejo also has a sense of humor about his age. He says one of the biggest misconceptions people have about him is simply that he’s actually 82.

“A lot of times I tell people I’m 82 and they don’t believe it,” he says, adding that people often guess he’s around “60, 65.”

“So that’s cool,” he jokes.

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For all of Trejo’s thoughts on staying active and maintaining a positive outlook, the best advice he’s ever received about getting older is remarkably simple.

It came from his friend George, whom Trejo says lived to be around 96. “I said, ‘What’s the advice?’” Trejo recalls.

His friend’s response? “Just don’t die.”

Trejo seems determined to follow it.

As part of the KO Boomer campaign, Aspercreme is encouraging consumers to challenge ageist stereotypes and help redefine “boomer” around vitality and experience. Consumers can also enter the KO Boomer Sweepstakes through Sept. 30 for a chance to win a prize package that includes an active vacation, Aspercreme products and KO Boomer boxing gloves signed by Trejo.

And Trejo has perhaps the best evidence for the campaign’s message: his own life. At 82, he’s still working, working out, going dancing and making plans for what’s next.

As Trejo puts it: “I’m still here. I ain’t going nowhere right now.”

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