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Buying new bedding for every season can get expensive. And even if you’re willing to spend the money to do it, with our swiftly evolving climate, swapping out lightweight blankets for a hefty duvet every time the temperature changes sounds pretty unrealistic. A lightweight quilt set can provide a solid middle ground, keeping you covered but cool when it’s hot out and adding warmth as the weather cools down. As we transition from summer to fall, now is the perfect time to invest in a quilt set that you can use year-round.

Right now, the Vivilinen 3-Piece Scalloped Patchwork Quilt Set is on sale at Amazon for as low as $32 with a limited-time deal. The lowest price is on the queen-sized blue version, but it also comes in green, light pink, soft pink, and gray for just a few dollars more. This bedding set is on sale in king, oversized king, and Alaska king sizes as well, though color availability and prices vary by style.

Vivilinen 3-Piece Scalloped Patchwork Quilt Set, From $32 (was $38) at Amazon

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The best part about this quilt set isn’t the multi-seasonal appeal, but its adorable aesthetic. Floral, gingham, and paisley prints fill each square within the patchwork design, with sweet ruffle detailing in between, lending itself to the cottagecore style. The soft colors and perfectly weathered polyester fabric give this quilt its distinctly vintage-style appearance. 

Did we mention the quilt is reversible? The flip side features the dainty floral pattern more prominently, without the busyness of the patchwork design, allowing you to switch up your look without buying a new set. The set comes with a quilt and two matching pillow shams, giving you a complete bedding refresh at an affordable price. 

Vivilinen 3-Piece Scalloped Patchwork Quilt Set, From $32 (was $38) at Amazon

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Boasting nearly 1,800 five-star ratings on Amazon, shoppers were impressed by this quilt set’s weight, noting that it’s “lightweight but still warm enough for cooler nights.” Speaking to the patchwork design, one reviewer called the bedding “perfect farmhouse decor,” adding that “the little ruffles add charm.” Another customer shared that it “could pass for grandma’s quilt”

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Now priced as low as $32, the Vivilinen 3-Piece Scalloped Patchwork Quilt Set offers a blend of affordability, style, and comfort you won’t want to miss. Add it to your Amazon cart now before this limited-time deal ends!

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Sandra Bullock is opening up about her late partner, Bryan Randall, and his “traumatic” diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that led to his death in 2023.

The Speed actor has kept quiet about the reality of Randall’s death and ALS, with her comments giving a much fuller picture of their relationship and what she experienced during his illness. Randall died on Aug. 5, 2023, with his family having announced the news days later, and Bullock now reveals he deliberately chose to keep his diagnosis private.

Appearing on the SmartLess podcast, the 62-year-old Oscar-winning actor explained, “He asked me not to share. I know why he asked me not to.”

The couple met in January 2015 when Randall, a professional photographer, was hired to photograph her son Louis’ birthday party. Bullock and Randall began dating a few months later, with the two having made their red carpet debut that October for the premiere of Our Brand Is Crisis. The actor’s two children and Randall’s daughter from a previous relationship soon became part of a blended family.

Amid their relationship, Bullock kept details private, but often reported Randal to be “the love of my life,” and their family was “the best thing ever.” The actor also commented that she felt no need to officially marry on paper.

The actor admitted in the podcast that while she respected his wishes to keep his ALS diagnosis private, it also “isolated [her] in the process.” Her sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, was the only person who knew, and Bullock believed she could handle the reality of the illness.

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Bullock also explained that dealing with Randall’s ALS and taking care of their children through COVID-19 was “a trifecta that was pretty dark.” Unable to cope on her own, she decided to confide in longtime friends Jennifer Aniston and podcast co-host Amanda Anka. She adds that, sadly, a shift occurred that had her accepting Randall’s death much earlier.

“I think where he was in his journey, both physically and mentally, I started grieving Brian four years before he passed,” she shared. “There was something that had shifted. My person left a lot earlier than the body left. I don’t think I ever dealt with that until after he passed, because you’re just on this treadmill.”

The Gravity star calls ALS a “traumatic disease.” At the time of his death, Bullock’s sister wrote on Instagram, “ALS is a cruel disease but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best of caretakers in my amazing sister and the band of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home.”

Randall was 57 when he died, with his family’s statement thanking the “tireless doctors” and “astounding nurses,” as well as his close family doing their “best to honor his request.”

Whether you have a hankering for some bacon but you are running late for work, or simply live solo and making a huge batch doesn’t make sense, breaking out the frying pan or baking sheet isn’t always the most practical option. Luckily, Aldi just brought back its $4.99 bacon cooker. Shoppers who have purchased previous versions of this microwave accessory say it is “Great for small batches” on Reddit.

Aldi’s Crofton Bacon Maker is finally back in stores, and it is bound to fly off the shelves so fast. It makes whipping up small servings of bacon a total breeze. All you need to do is throw it in the microwave for around five minutes. In no time, you’ll have fresh, crispy bacon without the hassle of watching the stove or oven.

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Crofton Microwave Cookware Accessories, Bacon Maker, $4.99 at Aldi

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Aldi shoppers raved about older renditions of the Crofton Bacon Maker. “Decided to pick one of these up and give it a try. It actually worked out really well. The four slices ended up taking about five minutes,” wrote one fan on Reddit.

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The bacon maker doesn’t make a mess thanks to its splatter lid. It also makes draining the grease easy thanks to its curved base. Gotta love the innovation!

You can find Aldi’s Crofton Bacon Maker as part of its current rotation of Aldi Finds, weekly products that come and go every single week. You can shop these items in the center aisle, also known as “the Aisle of Shame” by fans. Make sure to move fast if you see something you’re interested in, though; these specials never stick around for very long.

If you are interested in shopping other current Aldi Finds, be sure to check out this $5 ramen cooker that is a total game changer for busy college students, this automatic scrub brush that one shopper said “saves their back,” this retro-chic two-tier fruit stand that doubles as elegant centerpiece or this sleek two-section laundry basket that makes sorting your clothes a piece of cake when laundry day inevitably rolls around.

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Rosie O’Donnell has responded to longtime friend Kathy Griffin after she expressed she was disappointed she didn’t get the opportunity appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! while the League of Their Own star is guest-hosting this week.

In her latest YouTube episode of Talk Your Head Off with Kathy Griffin, which was clipped and shared to Instagram on Tuesday, the post caught the attention of O’Donnell, who responded to Griffin’s snub claim in the comments.

“Kathy — shoulda [sic] called me honey — I didn’t choose the guests …” she said.

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However, in the full YouTube episode, Griffin recalled how she spoke with O’Donnell about the ‘Kimmel’ gig while the two were on a flight together when they were both promoting their Broadway shows, presumably earlier this summer.

“One of the first things I said was, ‘Well, this doesn’t need to be said, but I would love to be a guest,'” she recalled, mentioning their common dislike and criticism of President Donald Trump and the repercussions they’ve both faced because of it. “I mean, think about it, you’ve got these two women who share this very unique thing in common.”

Griffin then recounted how after she shared a doctored, graphic image of Trump in 2017, “Hollywood turned on me overnight. The phone stopped ringing. I got fired from every job that I had coming up.”

She also acknowledged that while it would be a great opportunity for the two to appear together, she recognized the possibility that O’Donnell didn’t have any say in who she’d interview during her time guest-hosting the show. She also shared that she was later told that she was not selected to appear on the show because of “two people” that she didn’t name in the video.

As O’Donnell’s time on the late-night show is underway this week, Griffin still maintained her support and encouraged her followers to tune in every night.

It’s worth noting, that in a separate Instagram post, the comedian shared a photo of the pair captioned, “So excited to watch my pal, the brilliant @rosie o’Donnell subbing in all week for the equally brilliant and all around great guy @jimmykimmellive.”

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So far, while O’Donnell’s monologues have mostly recapped the recent ongoings of her life including her relocation to Ireland and fun moments with her youngest child, Clay, she’s managed to sprinkle in a few insults of the president.

As for guests on the show, she’s interviewed celebrities including Hannah Waddingham, Ana Gasteyer, and Jean Smart.

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The following four birth months tend to be their own worst critic, virtually always doing better than they think. Some people can list every accomplishment and still feel like they’re somehow behind. According to astrologers, people with birthdays landing in March, June, August, and December often have a persistent gap between how well they’re actually doing and how well they think they’re doing.

Doubt doesn’t always mean something’s wrong. For these four birth months especially, the gap between perception and reality is wider than they realize.

Which Birth Months Are Always Doing Better Than They Think?

Check your birth month below.

March: Fixates on the Fall, Not the Finish

Whether you’re a dreamy Pisces or a bold Aries, you feel everything so intensely that setbacks tend to stick around in your memory far longer than your wins do. You could accomplish a life-changing milestone on Monday, yet already start replaying and fixating on a minor stumble by Friday.

The truth is, you’re moving forward more consistently than your inner narrative gives you credit for. While we all have our highs and lows, people born in March should remember to celebrate their wins before rushing on to the next best thing. Your intuition is one of your greatest gifts, but such sensitivity can just as easily amplify doubt as it can highlight insight. It’s worth asking whether what you’re feeling is true. The people who love you likely see your progress far more clearly than you do — it might be worth actually asking them for reality checks to keep your inner critic in check more often.

June: Racing a Timeline That Isn’t Real

As a curious Gemini or a sensitive Cancer, your active mind is constantly comparing where you are to where you think you should already be. That restless self-assessment can make steady, real progress feel invisible, simply because it didn’t happen as fast as you imagined it would. You’re rarely behind.

You’re more likely holding yourself to a timeline in your imagination than being present and co-creating your reality. Your curiosity keeps pulling you toward the next thing before you’ve fully absorbed the last one, which means your milestones pass by almost too quickly to register. Slowing down long enough to actually sit with what you’ve built, instead of immediately scanning for what’s next, might be the missing piece.

READ: These 4 Birth Dates Are Guided By Ancestors As Mars Enters Cancer 

August: Impressive on the Outside, Never Enough on the Inside

Whether you’re a confident Leo or a detail-oriented Virgo, your inner critic runs quieter than your outer confidence suggests. With precision, you notice every flaw before anyone else does. Carrying pride in your reach for excellence, you rarely let on how much that scrutiny weighs on you.

From the outside, you look like you have it together. From the inside, you’re still analyzing the next ten things to improve. That gap between the two versions of yourself is exhausting to maintain, even if nobody else can tell. Letting a few of those imperfections go unaddressed wouldn’t make you any less impressive. Rather, it would just mean you finally enjoyed the confident version of yourself that everyone else already sees.

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December: Measuring Progress Against a Fantasy

As an adventurous Sagittarius or a disciplined Capricorn, your standards were never set by what’s realistic. You aim for the biggest, boldest version of the vision in your head. That means most real progress, no matter how significant, gets compared and measured against the highest ideal instead of against where you actually started.

You’re often not truly falling short. You’re comparing yourself to a version of success that was never fully attainable to begin with. You dream in extremes, then hold yourself to that standard without mercy. The goal isn’t to lower your vision. Just try to notice and give more credit to the fact that the gap between “impressive” and “not impressive enough yet” is almost entirely made up in your head.

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Given that it’s hard to evade a Led Zeppelin song when listening to a classic rock station, there’s no way to deny that the British band has a tremendous impact on the genre. So, it’s not all that surprising that Entertainment Weekly recently included one of the band’s most beloved hits on the publication’s list of “the 25 greatest rock songs of all time.”

The ranking spotlighted Led Zeppelin’s 1969 tune “Whole Lotta Love,” off the band’s second record, Led Zeppelin II. Entertainment Weekly also featured songs like Queen‘s 1975 hit “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen from 1975, and 1967’s “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles on the list.

One of the most memorable parts of “Whole Lotta Love” is the guitar riff, composed and performed by Jimmy Page. In a 2014 interview on BBC Radio 2, Page discussed coming up with said riff for the song, which ended up securing the No. 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1970. He explained that he “had the riff and the sort of framework of the song” before the band recorded “Whole Lotta Love.”

“I wanted a riff that really moved, you know, that people would really get and then bring a smile to their faces, you know, but when I played it with the band, I mean, it just really went into overdrive, and that’s how it went. Then it got recorded, of course, and we did a pretty good rendition on the recordings,” said Page, now 82.

The musician also noted that he “used the Gibson LES Paul” guitar when recording the tune.

“It was relatively recently acquired for me. I’d only had it for a few months, but it was such a user-friendly guitar, and it sounded so huge. The amps that I had, you know, all vintage stuff, obviously, but even vintage at the time, yeah, I just sort of, I knew where I was going with it, you know, to be honest,” continued Page during the 2014 radio interview.

Bill Maher says that Ben Affleck has refused to return to his show since they argued on a 2014 episode.

On the Aug. 17 episode of Club Random, Maher explained that after the duo argued about Islam during Affleck’s 2014 appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, the powerhouse actor and director has refused to make an appearance on the show, despite Maher asking him to return every year.

“I love him, but we just are gonna disagree on that one,” Maher shared, Entertainment Weekly reported. “I don’t know. Maybe if I talked to him privately or it’s been, you know, 12 years, maybe I think there’s a middle ground.”

Maher also noted that people ask him about the spat with Affleck frequently.

“More people mention that episode to me than anything,” he said. “It wasn’t the best episode we ever had, but it got emotional with a movie star. That’s America.”

Watch Maher’s statements about his battle with Affleck below:

What Happened On Ben Affleck’s Episode of Real Time?

During the 2014 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, Affleck and Maher argued about Islam. Affleck said that Maher and fellow guest Sam Harris‘ statements about Islam were “gross” and “racist.” As the show continued, Affleck became visibly irritated. He even buried his head in his hands.

During his statements, Maher said that Islam is “the only religion that acts like the mafia that will f—ing kill you if you say the wrong thing.” Meanwhile, Harris was skeptical about the existence of Islamophobia, referring to it as a “meme.” He went on to say that “Islam is the motherload of bad ideas.” Those statements didn’t sit well with Affleck.

“How about more than a billion people who aren’t fanatical, who don’t punch women, who just want to go to school, have some sandwiches, pray five times a day, and don’t do any of the things you’re saying of all Muslims?” Affleck replied. “It’s stereotyping.”

Watch this reflection of Affleck’s controversial 2014 appearance on Real Time:

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Italian subs just hit different during the summer months. When you’re bouncing between the beach, the pool, outdoor activities or a quick park picnic, there’s nothing that satisfies quite like a cold Italian hoagie packed with layers of deli meats, cheese, crisp lettuce and tangy dressing. It’s the kind of meal that tastes even better with sandy feet and an ocean breeze.

Lately on social media, you can’t scroll five posts without seeing someone recreate their own version Jersey Mike’s famous “sub in a tub,” so you know as the “Salami Mami” as my friends like to call me, I had to dig my heels into this one and recreate it at home for my family using my favorite premium deli meats from Dietz & Watson. Not only was it incredibly easy and fun to make, but I knew using high-quality ingredients, especially the meats and dressing, took the tub from great to amazing.

If you’ve been wanting to try your own copycat “sub in a tub,” love the idea of a breadless sandwich bowl, or are simply looking for an easy, flavor-packed lunch to add to your weekly rotation, keep reading along because this recipe is definitely a trend I’d like to keep around.

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What Is a ‘Sub in a Tub,’ Exactly?

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It’s exactly what it sounds like: all the best parts of an Italian sub, minus the bread, but packed artfully in a bowl or container to take on the go.

Instead of piling everything onto a roll, you layer thinly shredded lettuce with sliced Italian hoagie deli meats, provolone cheese, tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, pickles, oregano and a flavorful hoagie dressing. The result is a salad that’s loaded with all the flavors of an Italian hoagie while being naturally gluten free and perfect for anyone looking for an easy keto-friendly lunch or breadless sandwich bowl.

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The Secret to the Flavor? Dietz & Watson Hoagie Dressing

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The beauty of a great Italian sandwich is that the ingredients do the heavy lifting but the dressing is what brings everything together.

While you can absolutely make your own sub dressing with olive oil, vinegar and spices, I was thrilled to skip the measuring and reached straight for Dietz & Watson Hoagie Dressing. It’s the ultimate shortcut to authentic deli flavor, combining oil, vinegar, herbs and seasonings into one perfectly balanced bottle.

One drizzle over the top and every bite was better than the last.

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Ingredients Needed for the Ultimate Copycat ‘Sub in a Tub’

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For the ultimate breadless sub bowl, I started with the stars of the show: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Uncured Smoked Ham, Uncured Genoa Salami, Legacy Sliced Pepperoni and Capocolla.

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I chopped it all up alongside Dietz & Watson Kosher Pickle Chips, provolone, banana peppers, tomatoes and red onion.

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To build, I added shredded iceberg lettuce to the bottom of a to-go container and layered on all the hoagie ingredients in even rows. I seasoned it all with freshly cracked black pepper, salt and oregano for the complete deli-style experience and topped the whole bowl with Dietz & Watson Hoagie Dressing, which brought it all together.

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My Honest Review: Does It Actually Taste Like the Real Thing?

This recipe is truly one of the best things I’ve eaten all season.

Premium deli meats, provolone, crisp lettuce, crunchy pickles, tangy peppers and the flavorful Dietz & Watson Hoagie Dressing? That’s a combination that’s always going to be perfect in my book.

The dressing ties everything together beautifully, and using several varieties of Dietz & Watson meats gives every bite the classic Italian hoagie flavor you’d expect from such a quality brand.

Even better, these bowls hold up surprisingly well in the refrigerator, making them perfect for packing ahead for beach days, office lunches, road trips or anytime you need a quick grab-and-go meal.

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Pro Tips for Meal Prepping Your Copycat ‘Sub in a Tub’

• Prep individual portions. Assemble each serving in its own container so you can grab one on your way out the door.
• Keep everything roughly the same size. Chopping the ingredients into similar-sized pieces means every forkful gets the perfect mix of meat, cheese, lettuce and toppings.
• Shred the lettuce extra thin. Just like the best delis do, finely shredded lettuce creates the perfect texture and helps the dressing coat every bite evenly.
• Add the dressing just before serving. If you’re making these ahead, pack the Dietz & Watson Hoagie Dressing separately and drizzle it on when you’re ready to eat for the freshest texture.

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Whether you’re searching for the best keto sub bowl recipe, an easy low-carb lunch or a flavorful breadless sandwich bowl for summer, this version proves that starting with premium ingredients makes all the difference.

This viral recipe has everything I love about a great deli sandwich, plenty of savory meats, cheese, crisp veggies and a tangy dressing, just served without the bread and dare I say is more fun to eat. It’s easy, satisfying, portable and completely customizable, making it one of those simple lunch ideas I know I’ll be making again and again.

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Every long-running band has one song that changes everything.

For Status Quo, that moment arrived with “Pictures of Matchstick Men.” Released in 1968, the psychedelic rocker featured 18 year-old English singer Francis Rossi, whose distinctive vocal helped propel the band from London’s club scene to international recognition.

The song was inspired by an unlikely source.

Written by Rossi, “Pictures of Matchstick Men” took its title from the famous paintings of British artist L. S. Lowry, whose stick-like figures had become instantly recognizable throughout England. Blending surreal imagery with a hypnotic guitar riff and psychedelic production, the song reflected the experimental spirit that was sweeping rock music in the late 1960s.

“‘Matchstick Men’ was basically about my ex-wife,” Rossi revealed to Songfacts. “I’d just got married, and I thought, Oh, this is a mistake, what have I done?”

The song itself was far from a mistake. It quickly became the band’s breakthrough.

Released as Status Quo’s second single, “Pictures of Matchstick Men” climbed to No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart and reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The success established the group as an international act and introduced audiences to Rossi’s songwriting, years before Status Quo became known for its signature boogie-rock sound.

The hit also marked the beginning of one of rock’s longest-running careers.

Although the band gradually moved away from psychedelia in favor of a harder, blues-influenced style, Rossi remained its creative anchor for decades. Status Quo would go on to score numerous hits, including “Down Down,” “Rockin’ All Over the World,” and “Whatever You Want,” becoming one of Britain’s most enduring rock bands.

Yet “Pictures of Matchstick Men” has never lost its appeal, not even for its singer.

“‘Pictures Of Matchstick Men’ is my favorite [to play,]” Rossi told Louder. 

Its swirling guitars, memorable melody, and dreamlike atmosphere have earned it a lasting place on classic rock and psychedelic playlists, while artists including Camper Van Beethoven and Ozzy Osbourne have recorded their own interpretations. For many listeners, it remains the song that first introduced Status Quo to the world.

“After ‘Pictures of Matchstick Men,‘ everyone was saying Quo have gone heavy, become an albums band, and it won’t work,” Rossi told The Times. “But if there are two separate markets, singles and albums, you want to go for both. I can’t help thinking like that. I grew up in retail.”

Fifty-eight years after its release, “Pictures of Matchstick Men” continues to stand as one of the defining psychedelic rock hits of the 1960s. Featuring an 18 year-old Francis Rossi at the microphone, the 1968 classic launched a career that would span more than half a century.

Related: 1965 Rock Song, With 19-Year-Old Singer From California, Became a Major Hit

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If your favorite season is fall, then you’re likely keeping tabs on the latest Halloween-inspired decor that’s already hitting store shelves. Summerween is the latest trend that we’ve been leaning into, which lets us celebrate the holiday while it’s still warm out. Luckily, Walmart is doing the same, and we’re currently adding the Thyme & Table Pumpkin Charm Glass Set for just $18. 

The new arrival is similar to Anthropologie’s famous icon glasses, but at a fraction of the cost. The set is currently marked as Walmart’s overall pick and over 50 customers have purchased the glassware since yesterday, so they’re selling fast. Make sure to shop the style you want before they’re gone, which includes five ghouling patterns: candy corn, orange and black bows, skulls, white pumpkins, and witch hats.  

Thyme & Table Pumpkin Charm Glass Set, $18 at Walmart

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The 12-fluid ounce glasses come in a set of two, which makes them ideal for sharing. If you’re especially into Halloween–inspired cocktail recipes, then these designs will upgrade your drinks aesthetic instantly. The clear glasses are 6.9 inches tall, 3.35 inches wide, and 4.33 inches long, so you can place any beverage in them, or even use them to store candy. 

The glasses are marked as dishwasher-safe, just make sure to place them on the top rack for best results, even though they’re “thick” and “durable.” Shoppers have been loving these new glasses, as one said “they aren’t heavy so they hold perfectly well in your hand.” Other customers described the dinnerware as “eye-catching,” “extremely beautiful,” “decently strong,” “well-crafted,” and “very comfortable.” 

Another reviewer said that they’re “perfect for cold drinks,” so you can easily use them all year-round. The pumpkin icons in particular have gold stems, so they actually elevate your tablescape because they’re effortlessly chic. Several customers even purchased a few different styles to complete their fall decor for upcoming events.

Shop More Summerween Offerings 

• My Texas House Halloween Pumpkins and Bats Knit Throw, $25 at Walmart
• Dot Pet Pumpkin Ceramic Bowl, $19 at Walmart
• Feledorashia Halloween Ghost String Lights, $10 (was $11) at Walmart

Summerween exists so that you can get in touch with your spooky spirit ahead of October. These “adorable” charm glasses are flying off shelves, and we don’t expect that to slow down anytime soon. Add the $18 glassware to your Walmart cart while you still can! 

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High-profile sports are always looking for the next big thing.

That includes tennis, which has welcomed Alex Eala into its professional orbit this summer. It helps that the Filipino athlete, 21, has been absolutely sensational on the court.

Eala’s popularity really took off after she defeated Jessica Pegula to win the Washington Open earlier this month, as TMZ pointed out.

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And just like any red-hot athlete that the world is watching, Eala has been rewarded with her own merch by a certain A-list brand. The tennis phenomenon took to social media on Tuesday, August 18 to unveil her flashy new Nike garb.

“I have my own shirt!!”‘ reads one of her recent Instagram Stories, with the text displayed over a pic of her ‘swoosh’ apparel. “You know what to do!”

Fans clearly understood the assignment, and the shirt sold out in a matter of minutes on Nike’s website, TMZ also noted on Wednesday, August 19.

In the meantime, while customers await a restock, at least they can shop Eala’s U.S. Open Kit — which she also teased via Instagram Stories.

In other news, Eala has become such a sensation that the recent Toronto Open honored her Filipino roots by adding a chicken adobo dish to its concession offerings. Check out the X post below for video evidence.

The tournament sold chicken adobo on-site JUST for Alex 😭

Taking y’all BTS of Eala mania in Toronto, including wholesome interviews with some proud Filipino fans 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/U7FNBNUEPZ

— Christian’s Court (@christianscourt) August 6, 2026 Learn More About Eala

The red-hot athlete began playing tennis at age 4, according to the Women’s Tennis Association’s website. Eala made her WTA Tour debut at the 2021 Miami tournament.

Her parents are Mike and Rizza (who was a professional swimmer who competed at the 1985 Southeast Asian Games), and her brother is also a budding tennis player.

And on a lighter note, she upbeat Spanish music and watching comedy and horror movies, and she loves ice cream, rice and milk tea.

The film Clueless was filled with extras on set, as Alicia Silverstone‘s character, Cher Horowitz, navigated life as a wealthy high school student. Recently, one particular actor, who was an extra in perhaps the film’s most famous part, shared a behind-the-scenes story involving the lead actress.

The actor, named David, who shared his story via his wife’s Instagram, played the character who got pushed by Silverstone as she said her iconic line, “As if!” As an extra, he said he generally didn’t speak to the principle actors but shared that he and the Pretty Thing star did have a memorable exchange while filming.

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“I did chat with her a little bit specifically after the first time that she did the scene — and she shoved me really hard,” he recalled. “She said, ‘Oh my God, I’m so sorry. Did I hit you too hard?’ And I was like, ‘Oh no, it’s fine.’ You know, ‘Do whatever you’ve got to do. I’m just happy to be here.'”

“I loved it, and Alicia was super cool and nice,” he added.

Beyond that scene though, the actor shared that it was “frowned upon” to chat with the main actors or ask for an autograph.

“You’re not supposed to bother them with non-work things,” he said.

“I just sort of went back into the extra pool after that and kept working as an extra on the production for another couple weeks, which is where a lot of those other scenes were filmed,” he added.

He did share, however, that he briefly spoke with another one of the film’s stars, the late Brittany Murphy.

Related: Alicia Silverstone Proves She’s the ‘Queen of the ’90s’ as She Celebrates Two Major Anniversaries

The film, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, is finally getting the sequel treatment, where Silverstone will reprise her role. The announcement, out last month, confirmed that streaming platform Paramount+ will be taking on the project with plans to begin production in Los Angeles in 2027. 

“Clueless is coming home,” Jane Wiseman, head of Originals for Paramount+, told Variety. “Thirty-one years ago, Alicia Silverstone’s Cher Horowitz captivated audiences with her signature chic style, sharp wit and relentless optimism, helping make ‘Clueless’ a box office hit and instant pop culture classic. We’re especially proud to be filming this much-anticipated series in Los Angeles, honoring its starring role in the original film while investing in the city’s exceptional talent and crews.”

Here’s hoping David can make a return as well.

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Leo season isn’t quite over yet, but with back-to-school commercials taking over television and Halloween decorations popping up in stores, it’s clear that summer is on its way out. As sad as it is to say goodbye to beaches and barbecues, this change in season does mean that fan-favorite fall flavors are on their way. In fact, some, including Dunkin’s newly released fall menu, are already here—and this year, Dunkin’ is welcoming the fall not only with the return of some of the brand’s best-loved menu items but also with the help of TikTok star and social media influencer Alix Earle.

As announced today, Earle and Dunkin’ have collaborated on the new Alix’s Earle-Y Riser Meal, a breakfast meal co-created with Dunkin’ by the star herself, based on her go-to order. The meal includes a Shakin’ Espresso with sugar-free vanilla and almond milk, a Sausage, Egg and Cheese Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap and three assorted Munchkins donut holes.

The Alix’s Earle-Y Riser Meal is also done in partnership with Netflix, as a celebration of Earle’s new Netflix reality series Earle Meets World, hitting the streaming platform on Sept. 4. The debut of the meal also comes with Dunkin’s new social media campaign, “The Wake-Up Committee,” highlighting the idea that “morning starts when you do” and featuring a new ad spot with Earle, following the influencer as she gets ready to go about her many daily tasks and enjoys the Alix’s Earle-Y Riser Meal.

In addition to Earle’s breakfast meal, Dunkin’s fall lineup includes new additions and returning favorites. Among the new menu items are the Tiramisu Collection items, which include:

• Tiramisu Cloud Latte: Espresso and whole milk with tiramisu swirl, marshmallow cold foam and hot chocolate powder.
• Tiramisu Shakin’ Espresso: A double shot of espresso shaken with tiramisu swirl and oat milk.
• Tiramisu Marshmallow Matcha: Matcha mixed with tiramisu swirl and whole milk, topped with marshmallow cold foam and hot chocolate powder.
• Tiramisu Protein Latte: Espresso and protein milk mixed with tiramisu swirl and containing 17 grams of protein in a medium.

Also new this year are the Berry Clementine Refresher, which offers a twist of berry and clementine with guests’ choice of green tea, black tea, lemonade, oat milk, protein milk or sparkling water, and the Berry Daydream Refresher, which mixes the Berry Clementine Refresher with oat milk and is topped with sweet cold foam.

Returning and new pumpkin items include:

• Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte: Available hot or iced and made with pumpkin, vanilla and warm fall spice flavors and topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar.
• Pumpkin Cloud Dunkalatte: Espresso and coffee milk paired with pumpkin swirl and topped with sweet cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
• Pumpkin Pie Coffee Chiller: A new frozen coffee beverage featuring pumpkin swirl with a marshmallow cold foam drizzle inside the cup, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar.
• Pumpkin Patch Cloud Latte: A new cloud latte made with pumpkin swirl and a vanilla flavor shot, mixed with espresso and whole milk and topped with sweet cold foam and cinnamon sugar.
• Nutty Pumpkin Protein Latte: Espresso and protein milk mixed with pumpkin and hazelnut flavors, with 17 grams of protein in a medium.

The pumpkin donut, pumpkin Munchkins donut holes and pumpkin muffin are also returning.

Justin Hayward had a memorable voice during the late 1960’s, and in 1978, he lent his vocals to record a hit track, “Forever Autumn,” that became one of the most loved soft rock love songs of their generation.

Some songs that have stood the test of time for decades have interesting backstories, with “Forever Autumn” created by Jeff Wayne in 1969, long before it became famous. The track was actually intended for a completely different purpose, as it was an instrumental jingle created for a Lego commercial.

Wayne called the track a “very acoustic, near-Simon and Garfunkel melody” and didn’t have any lyrics attached. Instead, session singers/songwriters Paul Vigrass and Gary Osbourne simply hummed a tune that sounded like “Mrs. Robinson,” and it led listeners to want to buy the track.

It wasn’t until years later, in 1972, that Vigrass and Osbourne got back together and released their album Queues and turned “Forever Autumn” into a full three-minute soft rock orchestral number. Their track had more success overseas in Japan than in the U.S. Six years later, “Forever Autumn” would become a hit love song thanks to Hayward from The Moody Blues.

During recording sessions for Wayne’s classic 95-minute double album, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, the producer had no intention of including the popular track.

“I tried everything in my composing power not to include Forever Autumn on The War Of The Worlds. I wanted it to be one hundred per cent brand new,” he said, according to LouderSound.

Due to the album’s storyline concept and Wayne’s inability to develop a new track, “Forever Autumn” became the only suitable choice as the needed love song. Wayne felt Hayward’s vocals, famous for “Nights in White Satin,” were perfect and was “very proud” the singer was willing to do it.

Hayward remembers recording the track, and Wayne having created a perfect atmosphere and had the “mood right.” Over the next few weeks, he recorded the project and reportedly lamented having taken a fee up front for doing the song.

“I’d done a lot of those things before and nothing had ever happened, and so I got used to saying, ‘Yeah, great. Of course you’d like my voice on it. I’ll have the money upfront.’ Which is what I did, because I couldn’t work out who was going to buy it. I knew the music was great, but I thought, ‘Who the hell’s going to buy it? Who’s going to try and sell this and who’s going to buy it?” he explained.

“In ’76 I recorded it, and in ’78 it came out, and actually it was bought by a lot of young kids – nine, ten year old kids – first of all. And then suddenly it appeared in the charts, and then the record company called and they said, ‘Would you go on Top Of The Pops? Your song is the hit from it.’ So it was wonderful, really, I went all over the world with it, it was a hit all over the world.”

Hayward’s version landed at No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 20 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also landed at No. 5 on the UK Singles chart and was a hit in Europe and Canada.

Related: 1968 Folk Song, Produced by Paul McCartney, Launched an 18-Year-Old Singer’s Career 

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Fall is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to welcome the season into your home, Sam’s Club has just the thing to kick off a good interior refresh: the Member’s Mark 3-Wick Scented Candle. 

Here, just in time to provide a quick hit of fall charm as we close out the warmer weeks of the year, this cozy lineup of autumnal scents is just what you need to set the mood indoors. Whether you’re creating an inviting atmosphere while entertaining guests or setting the tone for a relaxing evening snuggled up with a good book, these large three-wick candles are an easy way to kick the season off on the right foot.

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Spotted in stores last week by @samsclublovers for $14.97, this fall-themed lineup is currently available online for the same price, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to your home with 24-ounce soy wax blends encased in beautifully decorative containers. Designed to offer a clean, slow burn, each candle features cotton wicks and premium scented oils to create an inviting ambiance full of delightful aromas. 

So what scents can you potentially welcome into your home? There’s Cranberry Crimson Dahlia, Green Mystic Pear and Orange Fireside Cider, each offering up to 40 hours of burn time and meant for indoor use. With a variety of inviting scents hidden in the wax mix, each candle offers a unique experience that changes throughout its life. 

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A Look Inside Each Blend

Orange Fireside Cider features top notes of apple, dry leaf and caramel, middle notes of cranberry, cinnamon and pine and base notes of cedar and amber. Cranberry Crimson Dahlia, on the other hand, features top notes of cassis buds, green, hyacinth and aldehydic, middle notes of rose, jasmine and freesia and base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and cedarwood. 

Rounding out the trio, Green Mystic Pear features top notes of pear, apple, citrus and melon, middle notes of jasmine and banana and base notes of peach, vanilla and musk. Whether you’re gifting them to friends or enhancing your seasonal decor, all three options serve as a welcome addition to any room.

What Shoppers Are Saying

“Fall in a jar,” one fan raved in a review. “I recently bought the Orange Fireside Cider scent and it’s fabulous! If you like a typical apple cider caramel cozy fall vibes type scent this will be right up your alley.”

With a near five-star rating online, it’s clear others feel just as enthusiastic about adding these candles to their homes. Another shopper chimed in, adding, “I recently purchased the three-wick Crimson Dahlia candle, and I absolutely love it! The scent is light, fresh, and refreshing, creating a pleasant atmosphere without being overwhelming. Plus, the glass container is beautiful and adds a touch of elegance to my home décor. I will definitely be buying this candle again.”

If you’re already eyeing these fall-ready scents for yourself, don’t wait too long to snatch them up. With fall right around the corner and these candles available both in stores and online, it’s only a matter of time before other shoppers get inspired to bring them home as well.

Need more home upgrade inspo? Check out Costco’s Teakhaus Teak Bench and Aldi’s Acacia Lazy Susan.

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Do you believe in miracles? Because Sister Schubert’s heard your pleas and is answering your prayers by returning a fan-favorite item to store shelves after 5 (long) years.

The brand confirmed that the Sausage Wrap Rolls are making a comeback after overwhelming demand, writing on Instagram, “YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED. Sister Schubert’s Sausage Wrap Rolls are BACK!”

The Sausage Wrap Rolls, otherwise known as pigs in a blanket, are now available at Publix locations, with the social media post further teasing, “more retailers coming this fall!

Boasting “homestyle goodness,” the Sausage Wrap Rolls feature “buttery and soft Parker House rolls filled with seasoned sausage,” along with 9g of protein per serving.

News of the Southern staple’s comeback made waves online as customers rejoiced over the long-awaited news.

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“FINALLY 🫶🏻 we can resume our gatherings and holidays like the good ole days….” one wrote, as another emphasized, “NO I LITERALLY ASKED!!!!!!”

“Brb running to the store immediately! Yum!!” someone else expressed.

Many noted that the fall timing couldn’t be more perfect, adding, “Praise the Lord! Just in time for tailgating!!

“On the way to Publix hallelujah,” “PRAISE BE!!!! 💫🎉🤩” “BEST 👏 NEWS 👏 EVER! 👏” and “God is good,” comments also graced the timeline, underscoring just how joyous the announcement was.

The Instagram confirmation came ont he heels of Marzetti, Sister Schubert’s parent company, making the officially announcemnt during the Business Council of Alabama’s annual conference earlier in the month.

Clarence Mingo, Marzetti’s vice president of corporate affairs and government relations, said, in a response to a question posed by Governor Kay Ivey, per All Recipes.

“I have a question for Marzetti,” she wrote, adding, “Look, we all love AND MISS Sister Schubert’s Sausage Wrap Rolls. How quickly can we get those back on the shelves?” 

Mingo exclaimed he’d be “the wealthiest man in Alabama” if he had a nickel for every time he was presented with that question, before noting that in the coming weeks, stores would be restocking shelves with the beloved product.

Discontinued in 2021 due to production and business reasons, Kristy Gross, a representative from Sister Schubert’s consumer services department told Garden and Gun at the time, “Typically, we discontinue an item when it isn’t selling well, which is what was happening with the sausage rolls,” noting that they were switched out with sausage pinwheels, which naturally did not go over very well with customers.

Sister Schubert’s, the Alabama-born frozen roll brand with products available across all 50 states, has become a holiday staple in many Southern and Midwestern households.

Next up on the fan-driven agenda: restoring cinnamon rolls to the freezer aisle.

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We love summer decor, but there comes a point when all those bright, breezy accents start feeling a little out of step with the season. As August winds down and September gets closer, it’s time to start making those small decorating swaps that make your home feel ready for fall without going straight to pumpkins, ghosts, and Halloween everything. Think warm colors, natural textures, and florals that can bridge the gap.

That’s where the Mycovie Sunflower Wreath comes in. It brings golden-yellow color to your front door while still feeling at home in late-summer decor, making it an especially easy choice for anyone who wants to start leaning into fall without pulling out the entire autumn storage bin. Even better, it’s currently $24 at Walmart, down from $33, so you can snag it now for 27% off.

Mycovie Sunflower Wreath, $24 (was $33) at Walmart

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This 18-inch round wreath is built around a mix of large and small sunflower heads, with the larger blooms serving as focal points throughout the circle and smaller flowers filling in the spaces between them. The petals range from pale buttery yellow to deeper golden-orange, with the colors described by shoppers as “bright” and “beautiful,” while the centers have a dark brown, textured appearance that gives the faux flowers some visual contrast. 

Rather than arranging every bloom at the same height, the flowers on this wreath sit at slightly different angles and depths, which keeps them from looking overly uniform. A handful of tiny yellow blossoms and wispy green stems peek out around the edges, adding a more natural, meadow-like quality to the otherwise sunflower-heavy design.

The greenery is just as important to the wreath’s overall shape, with broad, deep-green leaves tucked between the blooms alongside thinner leafy stems that extend slightly beyond the circular outline. Some of the foliage sits flat against the arrangement, while other pieces curl outward, giving the wreath a little dimension and keeping the perimeter from looking too perfectly trimmed. Everything is attached to a sturdy twigs-vine base, though the branches are almost entirely concealed beneath the dense flowers and foliage, so the wreath reads as a continuous ring of greenery rather than an exposed twig frame. 

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At 18 inches in diameter, the wreath’s proportions make it substantial enough for a front door while still being easy to work into an interior arrangement, whether that’s above a mantel, on a wall, or as part of a larger seasonal display. It’s designed for both indoor and outdoor placement, and for upkeep, the arrangement only needs an occasional pass with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and keep the faux foliage looking fresh.

Walmart shoppers couldn’t get enough of this “full,” “lush,” and “cheerful” wreath. One reviewer wrote, “It added a warm, welcoming touch to my home and has received many compliments from family and friends.”

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At just 16, Peter Noone scored his first big hit with “I’m Into Something Good,” a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The 1964 single launched Noone’s music career and quickly turned Herman’s Hermits into one of the young acts to watch during the British Invasion. 

Noone was already an experienced young performer by then. He had appeared as Stanley Fairclough on the British soap opera Coronation Street and was singing with a Manchester group called the Heartbeats. 

The Heartbeats evolved into Herman and His Hermits, with the band’s quirky name coming from a rehearsal at a local pub. Noone recalled that the group performed several Buddy Holly songs, and he would put on horn-rimmed glasses whenever he sang them. 

“The pub owner came over and said, ‘What are you doing?’ and I said, ‘Don’t you realize, it’s Buddy Holly?’” Noone told Spotlight Central. “And he goes, ‘You don’t look anything like Buddy Holly. You look like Herman from The Bullwinkle Show!’” 

The pub owner meant Sherman, the cartoon character from Rocky and Bullwinkle, but the name stuck. “He said ‘Herman from The Bullwinkle Show,’ and off we went,” Noone recalled. The group soon shortened its name to Herman’s Hermits.  

Manager Harvey Lisberg discovered the young group performing at The Collingwood Club in Urmston in the summer of 1963. By the following year, the band was ready to make their first record.

For their debut single, they turned to “I’m Into Something Good,” which had already been recorded by Cookies member Earl-Jean. Her version reached No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 42 on the Cash Box chart. 

Herman’s Hermits cut the song in July 1964, with the single released in the U.K. on August 7. Noone later recalled that the A- and B-sides were recorded in “about 20 minutes.” 

“We went up there and we had no expectations, because we didn’t know anything about the process — you either failed or you succeeded and, luckily, we succeeded,” Noone told Spotlight Central. 

The song quickly proved to be the latter. “I’m Into Something Good” reached No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart in September 1964, where it stayed for two weeks. It later peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 in Canada. 

The success surprised the group, particularly because Noone initially wasn’t thrilled with the recording. In a 1965 interview with Music Business, he admitted, “I felt sick when I first heard it. I went flat on one of the notes in the song. Wanted to go over it again, but when I discovered it would be another four hour session, we had to leave it as it was.” 

Noone explained that he changed the perspective of the original female version to suit a male vocalist. “The nature of it was perfect, because we were just boys and it was a boys’ song — you know, I rewrote it from a girl singing it to a man singing it — and it instantly worked,” he said. 

King was also pleased with the band’s version. In another interview, Noone recalled performing the song while King and Goffin were in the audience. “Carole loved it,” he said.

“We did a concert once, and they were both in the audience together. And when we played it, they looked at each other and smiled, which was a great feeling.”

King later said the song was influenced by another major pop act. “I make no bones about it, that song was influenced by Brian’s music,” she said of Brian Wilson. 

“I’m Into Something Good” was only the beginning for Herman’s Hermits. The group became one of the biggest-selling acts of the British Invasion, scoring additional hits including “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” and “Henry VIII.” 

Herman’s Hermits went on to sell more than 80 million records worldwide and earn numerous gold albums and singles. And in 1965, they even outsold The Beatles in the U.S.

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The following expert-selected quote that mirrors your heart may say more about how you love than you’d expect, according to birth date numerology and astrology. While some people love with quiet steadiness, others love loudly, instinctively, or with a depth that takes a while to fully reveal itself. Whatever your vibrational rhythm is, chances are someone before you already put it into words.

Read on to discover the heart-based quote that matches you, aligned with the day you were born and its cosmic energy.

Each Birth Date’s Heart-Based Quote

Check your birth date below. Disregard birth months.

Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th — “Love recognizes no barriers.” — Maya Angelou

Ruled by the number 1 and embodying the leadership energy of the Sun, your adoration doesn’t wait for permission or perfect timing. When you love someone, you go all in, undeterred by distance, circumstance, or anything else that might slow a more cautious person down. Reserved personalities may see such boldness as recklessness. Truly, it’s conviction. You’ve always understood that real connection can find a way through, and you’ve never been afraid to be the one who leads with it first.

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Born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, or 29th — “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn

These birth dates are naturally blessed with a sensitive heart built for partnership. Governed by the Moon and the harmony-seeking number 2, you’re not interested in performing for an audience. Rather, you long for the quiet, steady kind of intimacy. The version where two people simply choose each other, over and over, without needing anything flashy to prove it. Your compassionate gift blessed the people you love, making them feel like a team, not a project.

Born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, or 30th — “We love the things we love for what they are.” — Robert Frost

Embodying 3’s energy of joy and self-expression, these birth dates love without conditions. You don’t get lost in someone’s potential. You fall for exactly who they are, flaws included. This inclination of affectionate acceptance is a blessing that most spend a lifetime learning to cultivate. For you, it’s just instinct. You see others clearly, and somehow that clarity makes your love feel even safer to receive.

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Born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, or 31st — “Where there is love, there is life.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Grounded by the structured, steady number 4, your heart treats love as something to build, not just feel. These birth dates show up consistently. With follow-through, you make the people you’re devoted to feel like they’re standing on solid ground. Where others might treat connection as a feeling that comes and goes, you treat it as something worth constructing carefully, one dependable day at a time. While you may not be the loudest in the room, your stable heart builds a lasting foundation.

Born on the 5th, 14th, or 23rd — “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” — William Shakespeare

Your heart refuses to be boxed in by rigid rules about how love is supposed to look. You love expansively — friends, family, near-strangers who make you laugh — but you’re also sharp enough to know exactly who’s earned your deeper trust. Ruled by quick-thinking Mercury and the freedom-loving number 5, you hold a balance of openness and discernment. Those lucky enough to be close to you know it’s real, because you never hand out your full trust carelessly.

READ: 4 Birth Months Attracting a Lucky Break Before Summer 2026 Ends

Born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th — “It is not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa

Venus-ruled number 6 makes these birth dates natural nurturers. With a heart that measures love in attention, not grand gestures, you remember the small things. Your loved ones know they can lean on you to show up in the ways that actually matter. Not because you’re trying to impress anyone, but because caring for people is simply how you’re wired. Your affection is so powerful; it isn’t measured by how much you give. It’s the intention behind every thoughtful gesture.

Born on the 7th, 16th, or 25th — “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love.” — Rumi

Neptune’s intuitive influence and the introspective number 7 give your heart a depth that takes time to fully reveal. You don’t love impulsively. You’d prefer to feel your way there, trusting a quiet intuitive pull over logic or convenience. Your aligned instinct rarely leads you astray. When you finally do open up, it’s because something in you already knew it was meant to be, long before your mind caught up.

Born on the 8th, 17th, or 26th — “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

You don’t give up easily, even when things get hard. Saturn’s discipline and the number 8’s association with strength mean your word is bond, especially with heart-based matters. You believe in the power of working through conflict rather than walking away from something good. Your patience has repaired relationships others would have written off. While your passion isn’t soft in a fragile sense, it’s nourishing in the resilient sense, strong enough to endure even the toughest situations.

Born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th — “Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life.” — Leo Buscaglia

Mars-ruled and tied to the humanitarian number 9, your heart operates on a bigger scale than most. You don’t just love the people closest to you. Your genuine care extends to strangers, causes, and anyone who crosses your path in need of it. For you, love isn’t a separate part of life; it’s the whole point of it. That expansive, generous heart is exactly what makes you unforgettable to the people lucky enough to know you.

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As soon as Outer Banks premiered on Netflix, it was clear that there was a wealth of backstory to uncover. However, the YA series kept the focus on the Pogues and their adventure across the seas.

As Outer Banks gets ready for one final run later this month, all eyes are on what’s next. Do we really need to leave Kildare Island in the past? It turns out that we could return, but to a different time.

Since around 2023, the Outer Banks creators, Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, have played around with an idea of a prequel to the series. While the seed of the idea was there, it’s taken three years to get it to the point where they could run with it, and now it’s in formal development at Netflix, according to Deadline.

The trio wants to explore the deep social divide that has plagued Kildare Island for at least the last 20 years. Outer Banks just scratched the surface by giving us a look at the wealthy homeowners and the working-class members of society, but how did that start? When did it start, and what happened to lead to such animosity between the two sides?

Pate shared, “It really is the story of how the island split — and it’s particularly relevant in our country right now — how it split into the haves and have-nots, how the Kooks and the Pogues started. How did this rift start?”

Burke added, “And seen through the stories of some of the characters you know and some new characters. But they’re 20 years before, so it’s the parents’ generation.”

Outer Banks. (L to R) Drew Starkey as Rafe, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron in episode 508 of Outer Banks. Cr. Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix © 2026

Why now? With the flagship series coming to an end this month, the trio has had more time to work on the prequel idea. Pate shared that they are now working on the script, and they’re working with partners at Netflix to ensure it’s the best possible project. So far, the project is called Kildare, but titles can always change as the full story is developed.

As it’s a prequel series, it means a time before the current Pogues and Kooks we’ve followed for five seasons. However, their families still play an important part in the story. It’s them we get to follow, as they’re the ones who created such a huge divide, so we should get to see the younger versions of Big John, Ward, Luke, Mike, and Heyward. There will also be some newer characters to help flesh out the story.

The backstories from Outer Banks have already set up a potential story. Ward originally lived on The Cut before he amassed his wealth and worked his way up to becoming a Kook. The fourth season revealed that JJ’s late mother was born into a wealthy family, while there have been some teases of Pope and Kiara’s parents and grandparents.

The prequel series isn’t yet officially greenlit to series, but there are high hopes as we get ready to say goodbye to the Pogue Life.

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