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In 2008 at the Beijing Olympics, Nastia Liukin was just 18 years old when she won the women’s all-around gold medal and five medals overall, tying the U.S. record for the most medals won by an American female gymnast at a single Olympic Games. She also won a silver medal with the U.S. team, a silver on balance beam and a silver on uneven bars, as well as a bronze on floor exercise. For millions of fans, the memory of the elegant 18-year-old in the hot pink leotard going for gold is frozen in time. Liukin has spent the years since then trying to answer the question many elite athletes face after reaching the pinnacle of their sport: What comes next?

Eighteen years after that 18-year-old athlete became a gymnastics sensation, she’s looking back and looking ahead.

In a social media post and Substack essay shared Sunday, Liukin shared that she spent the first 18 years of her life chasing Olympic gold and the next 18 years trying to figure out how to live life without a finish line, writing, “When your life becomes extraordinary this young, ordinary can feel a lot like failure.”

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Liukin bravely addresses the difficulty young athletes can face after achieving greatness at an early age.

She retired from competitive gymnastics in 2012 after failing to make the U.S. Olympic team for the London Games. At the time, she was only 22. In her essay on life after gymnastics, Liukin acknowledged that she had never really envisioned what would happen after her Olympic dream came true. Her goal had always been to become an Olympic gold medalist, and she had accomplished it at 18.

That left her asking a very different question: Who was Nastia Liukin if she wasn’t Nastia Liukin the gymnast?

It’s a question that resonates with generations of elite athletes, particularly those who spend their childhoods and teenage years training for a single defining moment.

Liukin shared that she eventually learned to embrace life after gymnastics while acknowledging the difficulty of the transition. She moved into broadcasting, entrepreneurship, public speaking and other opportunities that allowed her to remain connected to the sport without competing in it.

She launched the Nastia Liukin Cup, an annual competition for elite junior gymnasts, and became a familiar presence as a gymnastics analyst and commentator. She also appeared on Dancing With the Stars, competed on Special Forces and took on other television and media projects.

She may have stopped competing in gymnastics, but she created a career for herself out of the very thing she was afraid to lose. By embracing the “in-between,” Liukin writes, she was able to keep gymnastics a part of her identity without it being the entirety of it.

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Her words have never been more timely. From Olympians like Oksana Baiul and Tara Lipinski to entertainers like Britney Spears and Ariana Grande, fans can develop a certain perception of young stars that can often be difficult for the performers to eclipse.

Liukin shares that it’s not only challenging for the public to change its perception of a young athlete, but that it was also challenging for her to reinvent herself after she stopped competing.

She reflects that the 18-year-old Nastia Liukin accomplished the dream. The woman she became afterward had to figure out what to dream about next.

Liukin’s message isn’t simply about young athletes and retirement. It’s a universal experience that everyone can understand.

We all reach moments when the thing we thought would define our lives is finished, whether it be a career, raising children, a relationship or a particular job. Liukin’s story played out on the world’s biggest stage, but her thoughts and reflections on identity and redefining oneself apply to all.

Nastia Liukin’s 2008 Olympic Legacy

Looking back on Nastia Liukin’s routines from the 2008 Olympics is a reminder of just how much is riding on the shoulders of young athletes.

Tumbling across the balance beam wearing an infamous hot pink leotard, Nastia Liukin looks undeniably young. Yet the stakes for Olympic athletes are enormous. Liukin went on to win Olympic gold, but her story didn’t end when she stepped off the podium. In many ways, it was there that she began an entirely different story.

Now, a full “lifetime” after she became an 18-year-old Olympic gymnastics sensation, Nastia Liukin is looking ahead and figuring out what to dream about next.

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A rock album released 50 years ago is suddenly climbing the charts again, adding another chapter to an already staggering run.

Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) by the Eagles has re-entered Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart at No. 23, five decades after the blockbuster collection first arrived.

Released on Feb. 17, 1976, the compilation brought together songs from the Eagles’ first four studio albums, including “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Desperado,” “One of These Nights,” “Take It to the Limit” and “Best of My Love.” Nine of its 10 tracks had been released as singles, and all but “Tequila Sunrise” reached the Top 40.

The album’s latest chart appearance comes during a milestone year. In January, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) became the first album in U.S. history to earn quadruple Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, representing 40 million certified album units.

The Eagles’ Greatest Hits Album Wasn’t Exactly Their Idea

For an album that became one of the most successful releases in music history, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) had surprisingly unceremonious beginnings.

Manager Irving Azoff told Rolling Stone that the thinking was straightforward: “We decided it was time to put out the first greatest-hits because we had enough hits.”

But guitarist Don Felder told The Times of London that the band members had no say in releasing the compilation, while drummer/singer Don Henley objected to taking songs such as “Desperado” and “Tequila Sunrise” out of the context of their original albums.

“It’s that typical corporate thinking. All the record company was worried about were their quarterly reports. They didn’t give a s–t whether the greatest hits album was good or not, they jsut wanted product. It’s what was so frustrating, the forced and hideous marriage of art and commerce. They didn’t make good bedfellows, as far as we were concerned,” Henley famously said in the 2004 book “To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles.”

The band ultimately saw one upside: The release gave them additional time to work on Hotel California, which followed later in 1976.

Whatever the band’s reservations were, listeners had other ideas.

Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and climbed to No. 1 the following week, beginning a five-week run at the top. Decades later, it has accumulated more than 500 nonconsecutive weeks on the chart.

Two No. 1 Hits Helped Power the Historic Album

The collection also captured the period when the Eagles went from a successful California rock band to one of the biggest acts in America.

“Best of My Love,” written by Henley, Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther, became the Eagles’ first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 in March 1975. According to music historian Fred Bronson in “The Billboard Book of Number One Hits,” the song had initially entered the chart at a modest No. 83 before becoming the band’s first chart-topper 13 weeks later.

Later that year, “One of These Nights” gave the Eagles their second consecutive No. 1. The song also marked the harder, more R&B-influenced direction the band was pursuing on the album of the same name, with producer Bill Szymczyk taking over after the group’s earlier work with Glyn Johns.

Both songs eventually landed on Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), alongside another enduring track from that era, “Take It to the Limit.”

Written by Randy Meisner, Henley and Frey, “Take It to the Limit” reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rock critic Dave Marsh later included it in “The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made,” ranking it No. 830 and, despite his famously prickly assessment of the Eagles, conceding that the song was “a good example of how their music worked.”

The compilation’s remarkable commercial life has now stretched across half a century. It was the first album ever awarded Platinum certification by the RIAA in 1976 and, in January 2026, became the first to reach 4× Diamond status in the United States.

And 50 years after its release, it’s back on a Billboard chart yet again.

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During the ’70s, America was one of the most successful bands around. With four Top 10 albums and six Top 10 singles, including 1972’s iconic “Horse With No Name,” the trio was riding high (through the desert and beyond).

Unfortunately, after bassist Dan Peek left the band, remaining members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley entered a period of…well, not as much success. So, with an eye towards landing themselves back on the charts, Bunnell and Beckley hired songwriter Russ Ballard.

Ballard knew how to write a popular song. When he was with the band Argent, he penned “Liar,” which was a hit for Three Dog Night; he was also the creative force behind classics like “God Gave Rock and Roll to You” (Kiss), “New York Groove” (Ace Frehley) and many others.

Ballard provided Bunnell and Beckley with the comeback hit they so desperately needed: “You Can Do Magic.”

“Russ had written ‘Winning’ for Santana, and he was now quite successful as a sort of songwriter for hire,” Beckley explained in an interview with Songfacts.

“So we heard it and thought, ‘That’s really good,'” he continued. “He’d obviously put the ‘Do-Do-Do-Dit-Do’s’ into the song, which I would have given a nod to CSN [Crosby, Stills & Nash], because we certainly didn’t have any claim to that kind of a vocal thing. But that was put in there to appeal to us.”

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According to Beckley, “we made a couple of chord changes, but basically took it as he wrote it. And it was very successful — it fit right into our body of work. It was a huge hit and a turning point for us, because it was a hit for Dewey and I, after Danny departed. It was our first hit as a duo.”

“You Can Do Magic” was, indeed, magic for America. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 16, 1982. While Beckley was, of course, thrilled, he hadn’t necessarily expected the track to do as well as it did.

“That’s always hard to say,” he admitted. “I always try to put it into, ‘How happy are you with the results?’ I would never be so presumptuous as to think, ‘OK…clear out that bank account, here it comes!'”

Hopefully Beckley’s bank account was big enough to accommodate America’s surprise hit.

Related: 1972 Classic Rock Hit, With ‘One of the Finest Organ Solos’ Ever, Became a Timeless Motivational Anthem

Avril Lavigne’s 2002 debut studio album, Let Go, was a massive success, becoming her highest-selling album to date with over 16 million copies sold worldwide. The record featured her breakthrough hit, “Complicated,” as well as smash follow-up singles “Sk8er Boi” and “I’m with You.” 

However, one track closely tied to the era became a major hit despite not making the final tracklist. That song was “Breakaway.” 

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It was Kelly Clarkson who released “Breakaway” after Lavigne’s team ultimately deemed the mid-tempo song unsuitable for Let Go, feeling it didn’t match the rest of the album’s vibe. Thus, the pop-rock ballad was passed on to Clarkson, who had already made waves with the release of songs like “Miss Independent” and “A Moment Like This” following her 2002 win on the inaugural season of American Idol. 

While working on her second album, Clarkson recorded “Breakaway” for the soundtrack to The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, hoping to give fans a bridge track while waiting for new music. But after the song exploded in popularity, Clarkson decided to make it the title track of her 2004 sophomore album, a nod to Lavigne and the hit single. 

Although “Breakaway” didn’t top the Billboard Hot 100,  peaking at No. 6, it dominated Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. The song spent 21 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1, establishing a record for a female artist tied only by Celine Dion’s “A New Day Has Come” and Adele’s “Hello.” Internationally, the song reached the top 10 across New Zealand, Australia, and several European countries. To this day, remains the longest-running No. 1 hit on the Adult Contemporary chart of Clarkson’s career. 

An uplifting motivational anthem, “Breakaway” tells the story of a small-town dreamer yearning to break out and reach for something greater. The soaring chorus captures a fearless determination to spread one’s wings, take risks, and seize opportunities.

While Clarkson made “Breakaway” her own, the track, which Lavigne co-penned at the age of 16 alongside Matthew Gerrard and Bridget Benenate, was actually a personal tune inspired by the Canadian native’s upbringing and dreams. 

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“I wrote the song at a very young age,” Lavigne recalled on the set of The Kelly Clarkson Show. “I was leaving my small town, went to the city. I took a chance, I took a leap of faith on my career. It was a very scary thing, leaving my world behind, and taking a chance was what the song was written about.” 

Decades later, Lavigne released her own rendition on the 20th anniversary edition of her debut album, Let Go. 

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As Ella Langley continues to dominate on music charts with her No. 1 hit song, “Choosin’ Texas,” the star’s latest accomplishment includes a special milestone for her record label.

With Langley’s song still on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for its 18th week, it has officially become the fourth-longest charting No. 1 song. The song recently beat the record of the tracks “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, and “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men, all of which held the top spot for 16 weeks in total.

But now, Langley’s record label, Columbia Records, holds three of the four longest-charting No. 1 songs in Billboard history. Along with Langley, Columbia Records represents both Carey and Lil Nas X, who sing two of the three songs that have charted for longer.

Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus is tied with Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” at 19 weeks, while Carey’s song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has charted at No. 1 for a total of 22 weeks.

If Langley’s hit song holds its position for one more week, it will tie for the second-longest song to chart at No. 1 and the longest non-holiday song to top the Billboard Hot 100.

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“Choosin’ Texas” by Langley was released in October 2025 as the lead single from her 2026 album Dandelion. After its release as a single, it came out as a track on the album when Dandelion was officially released in April 2026. The official music video came out on April 1, 2026.

The hit song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 not long after it came out, but it finally started inching toward the top at the start of 2026. It peaked at No. 1 on Feb. 9, 2026, and has been there ever since.

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To solve today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you’ll be exploring words inspired by dogs named after planets, sea creatures, Christmas carols, things with wings and popular coffee orders.

Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you’re working on today’s Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Big ___ (cuddling partner) — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”

6 Across: Mickey Mouse’s pet dog — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”

7 Across: Foamy coffee order — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”

8 Across: Inside information, informally — HINT: Starts with the letter “I”

9 Across: Blue streams down a yellow emoji’s face — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Divide, as the check — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”

2 Down: It comes with wings on the side — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”

3 Down: “Get ___ town!” — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”

4 Down: Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”

5 Down: Christmas carols — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Big ___ (cuddling partner) — SPOON

6 Across: Mickey Mouse’s pet dog — PLUTO

7 Across: Foamy coffee order — LATTE

8 Across: Inside information, informally — INTEL

9 Across: Blue streams down a yellow emoji’s face — TEARS

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Divide, as the check — SPLIT

2 Down: It comes with wings on the side — PLANE

3 Down: “Get ___ town!” — OUTTA

4 Down: Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest — OTTER

5 Down: Christmas carols — NOELS

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In 2007, the British punk rock band Gallows introduced the song “In the Belly of a Shark,” which became their defining track and remained one of their most recognizable songs.

Written as part of their debut album Orchestra of Wolves, the band, who at that time were fronted by lead vocalist Frank Carter, alongside his brother Steph Carter, Laurent “Lags” Barnard, Stuart Gili-Ross and Lee Barratt, were celebrated for their explosive sound and intense energy, with “In the Belly of a Shark” peaking at No. 56 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Even years later, the song retained its notable status and was even named one of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s, securing the No. 9 spot.

Singer of English rock band “Gallows”, Frank Carter performs on stage Eurockeennes music festival in 2010.

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According to Arctic Reviews, the song represented the group’s exceptionally aggressive approach to hardcore punk and helped establish Gallows as a notable band in the scene.

Adding to this, “In the Belly of a Shark” was also featured as a bonus track in the 2007 video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, making it one of the fastest and most heavily censored songs in the game.

As an interesting achievement, Gallows also faced controversy after they were banned from performing at Disneyland.

At that time, they were set to play at a concert to support California punk legends Social Distortion.

However, the band was removed from the bill after Disney executives took issue with their lyrics, given the family-friendly nature of the venue.

At that time, guitarist Laurent Barnard expressed his thoughts playfully by saying, “I think Mickey Mouse got jealous that Minnie Mouse had Gallows posters on her wall,” he said, as cited by The Guardian. “That kind of stuff happens a lot. I recommend Mickey shows Minnie some more attention, you know, take her out and make her feel special. Cartoon mice need love too.”

Despite the massive changes in the lineup, “In the Belly of a Shark” remains Gallows’ most memorable hardcore song, especially from the 2000s punk scene. 

Its enduring recognition and continued presence in discussion prove why the 2007 song is  still considered an iconic hardcore hit.

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There are a few home pieces that can completely change the way a room feels without requiring a major makeover. A full-length mirror is one of them. It is practical for getting dressed, checking your outfit before heading out, and creating the feeling of a brighter, more open space—especially in smaller rooms.

Mirrors are also one of the easiest ways to make a bedroom, entryway, or dressing area feel more styled. Instead of adding another piece of furniture or filling every corner with decor, a well-placed mirror brings height, light, and dimension to the room. The right shape can even become a statement piece on its own.

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Beautypeak Arched Full-Length Floor Mirror, $68.99 at Target

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Target’s Beautypeak Full-Length Floor Mirror is a chic choice for anyone looking to upgrade their space. The 21.1-by-64-inch arched mirror is currently listed at prices starting around $68.99, depending on the selected finish and listing. Target describes it as a standing full-body floor mirror, with a tall size that offers a clear head-to-toe reflection.

The arched top gives this mirror a designer-inspired look, similar to a West Elm style that costs eight times as much. Its curved silhouette softens the room and brings a more elevated feel than a basic rectangular mirror. The slim aluminum frame keeps the design looking clean and modern, so it can work with a wide range of home styles, from minimalist and contemporary to cozy, vintage-inspired or eclectic.

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At 64 inches tall and about 21 inches wide, it is large enough to be useful for checking full outfits without overwhelming a bedroom or apartment. The mirror can stand on its own using the attached support, lean against a wall for a relaxed look, or be mounted on the wall, depending on your space and preferred setup. It requires no assembly.

Try placing it in a bedroom near your closet, in an entryway for last-minute outfit checks, or in a living room where it can reflect natural light from a nearby window. If you have a smaller room, leaning the mirror against a wall can create the illusion of more depth and make the space feel less enclosed.

One thing to note is that this is a Target Plus marketplace item, so the exact price, color choices, seller, and availability can vary. The product page includes a 3.7-star average based on seven ratings, while similar Beautypeak versions have different ratings and prices.

Still, if you are looking for an affordable way to make your home feel more polished, this arched full-length mirror is worth a closer look. It is functional enough for everyday use and stylish enough to be one of the first things people notice when they walk into the room.

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Rotten Tomatoes has just crowned the 25 most popular TV shows right now, and the No. 1 spot has been snatched up by a psychological thriller binge-drop that makes watching just one episode impossible.

Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, whose showrunning resume includes New Girl, Dying for Sex, and The Dropout, the Hulu Original stars Emmy Rossum as Alice Black, a former NYPD homicide detective who joins the FBI’s New York field office. When she gets caught up in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a calculating female serial killer, the series really gets fun.

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Scoot McNairy (Argo), Lola Petticrew (She Said), Jake Lacy (The White Lotus), and Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Manchester by the Sea) round out the cast. With Meriwether leading a team of writers, the show shares directing duties with Karena Evans (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones), and Destiny Ekaragha (Ted Lasso). New episodes are released every Monday, with the season finale scheduled for Aug. 31.

Though the show is set in modern-day New York in a post-#MeToo era, its premise was borrowed from the 1980s. The core source for Meriwether’s show comes from the 1987 movie Black Widow, starring Debra Winger and Theresa Russell. A classic neo-noir thriller, the film was directed by Bob Rafelson and follows a woman who kills several wealthy men connected to her. In contrast, Meriwether’s interpretation leans more into a raw exploration of trauma.

“I had never written a crime thriller, but for a while, it was sort of the only thing I watched,” Meriwether recently told Obsessed: The Podcast. “I would come home from being in the New Girl writers’ room, being around some of the funniest people, laughing the entire day, and then I would turn on the darkest, twistiest, usually British crime thriller. And that was how I would relax, which is a strange way to relax.”

When she was asked in a separate interview about being inspired by an underrated ’80s film, she gave even more insight into the origins of Furious. Speaking with TV Insider, she said there was one specific scene in the original film, involving Winger’s Agent Barnes and Russell’s Catherine, that struck her.

“[The movie] has this weird moment toward the end, where the serial killer and the FBI agent are just hanging out on the beach for a while,” she said. “I feel like I was really drawn to that kind of [scene]. These two women who find each other and just have a moment of connection in the middle of a really twisty cat-and-mouse thriller movie that is actually just about like two women becoming friends, which I felt like was really interesting.”

Currently, the show is sitting at an impressive 98% from critics and 87% from fans, solidifying the first season as one of the best shows of the year.

According to Empire Magazine, the series is “compelling and defiantly complex,” and “shifts the crime genre into vital new territory, reframing the scope and potential of crime dramas in their approach to female victimhood.” The Boston Globe explicitly called Furious a thriller “for the age of Epstein,” and The New Yorker described it as a crime drama for a “post-Epstein world.”

Meriwether herself told the Los Angeles Times that current events influenced the show, while emphasizing that it isn’t about any particular predator. She also stressed that her series is by no means a re-creation or remake of an ’80s movie.

“I think to adapt a movie that already exists, there has to be something that you want to do differently. Like, you want to go a little bit in a different direction or go deeper,” she said. “This is not just a re-creation of that movie, for sure.”

Either way, Furious is killing it this week. Stream it here.

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Justin Chatwin revealed what it was like working with Hayden Panettiere on her last movie before her sudden death at 36 on Sunday, August 16.

The pair most recently worked together on the film Sleepwalker, a psychological thriller that came out in January. The actress played a woman who loses her daughter in a car accident.

“We hit it off great and it was an awesome shoot, but it was about domestic abuse and it was subject matter that may have hit close to home, because she did mention it. She opened up to me about a lot of things,” Chatwin told People in an article published Monday, August 17.

She had an 11 year old daugher, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko. Panettiere gave full custody to her daughter’s father and her ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, in 2018 while she battled addiction and postpartum depression.

“Hayden seemed different when I met her this time than when I met her in the early years,” Chatwin recalled. “I’ve been sober for 15 years, so I know this world of addiction, and Hollywood — it takes, and it takes from youth.”

“I could tell she was struggling, and I was like, ‘I don’t think it’s this movie,’” he continued. “There’s a handful of women that I’ve worked with that I really liked, and I really loved working with her, but I also know that she was really lonely.”

Panettiere began acting as a child in soap operas but was best known for her roles in projects like Nashville, Heroes, and Bring It On: All or Nothing. In May, she released a memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, that detailed her past traumatic experiences and her struggles with addiction.

Chatwin shared that the actress opened up to him about her time in rehab, “struggles that she’s had with trauma,” while filming Sleepwalker in winter 2025.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available 24 hours a day through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline at 1-800-662-4357.

While they’ve worked harmoniously together on their plethora of HGTV series, Property Brothers stars Drew and Jonathan Scott have at least one difference of opinion.

During an appearance on an August 2026 episode of the BobbyCast podcast, Drew shared that he and his wife, Linda Phan, intend to raise their two children, Parker, 4, and Piper, 2, to be grounded, despite having a famous parent. Drew said that he is taking the steps to do so by “trying really hard to be a present dad” and showing “them how much [he] love[s] Linda.” In addition, he and Phan plan on having their children attend schools with “kids of all backgrounds,” as opposed to being enrolled “in an elite private school.”

Drew clarified that there’s one aspect of his kids’ childhood that Jonathan feels could give a sense of entitlement. He then explained that he pays for the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour, which “range[s] from $500 USD to $800 USD per hour,” per the company’s website.

“They take you around and it fast-tracks you, and you pay a fair bit of money for it. Once you do that, it’s like sitting courtside for a Lakers game. After that, you can never sit in another seat. It’s just the best thing ever,” said Drew while recording the podcast episode.

According to Drew, Jonathan has said that the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour isn’t an option for his step-children and his fiancée, Zooey Deschanel‘s children, Elsie, 10, and Charlie, 8.

“Jonathan said, ‘No, with our kids, I’m going to make them do the regular ticket, and they have to wait in lines, which can be like two, three hours, because I don’t want them to feel privileged.’ And I said, ‘Hey, Jonathan, f–k that. I’m actually going to give my kids the VIP because I don’t want to punish myself. I’ll find other ways so the kids don’t feel privileged. I don’t want to torture myself,'” quipped Drew.

The clip of Drew talking about the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour was shared on the official Instagram account for the BobbyCast podcast. A few fans took to the post’s comments section, weighing in on which brother they agree with.

“VIP all the way 🤩👍 – no brainer – my wife used to make me wait in line and take the kids to do stuff lol – No lessons here other than – upgrade 😂,” wrote a commenter.

“They are already pretty privileged by going to Disney anyway so 😂,” added another.

“If I had the money, I would be doing all the things for my comfort & convenience. VIP everywhere private planes, whatever else all the stuff I’m not going to not do it to teach my kids a life lesson I’ll teach them that lesson another way 😂,” shared a different person.

“I agree with Jonathan. Though I would by the Lightning Lane pass,” chimed in a fourth fan.

Twelve years after Robin Williams’ tragic death, his three children are celebrating the storied actor’s life with an unexpected Instagram post. 

The celeb’s socials went dark in 2014 following his heartbreaking suicide. But on August 17 (of 2026), his adult children, 34-year-old Cody Williams, 37-year-old Zelda Williams, and 43-year-old Zak Williams, shared an Insta-update about their dad. 

Zelda Williams and Robin Williams. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic) Getty Images

The sudden post reads, “As we recognize what would be our Dad’s 75th year, we’re grateful to see new generations discovering his work while longtime fans continue to celebrate the joy he brought into their lives.”

Zak, Zelda, and Cody continue, clarifying the reason for their recent share: “As technology evolves, we want this to be a safe, trusted place where the stories, photos, videos, and memories shared reflect his legacy with authenticity, warmth, and care.”

Williams’ children also added, “This is our way of sharing his unique talent and humor with the world, including the moments that made us and so many of you laugh, as we remember our Dad’s extraordinary life and work. He continues to inspire and delight people all over the world.” 

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Fans flocked to the new post with their heartfelt, touching memories of Williams: “I frequently find myself lucky enough to find people to bond over our favorite Robin Williams work. I have vintage Mork patches from a dear friend who passed gifted me. In turn, I gifted one of them to another dear friend when we were both going through a lot. I will always be grateful for the joy he still brings to this world.” 

Other commenters responded, “ @therobinwilliams provided a lifetime of jokes, smiles, and hysterical laughter. Robin was the kind of man who brought so much warmth and joy both in his live interactions and through the screen. Words can never describe what he has left all of us, both in the amount of joy and in the amount of empty sadness from his loss,” and “I have been a fan of your dad since I was a child. I cried the day he died, and it still hurts knowing he’s no longer physically here. Sending love you all.”

Robin Williams circa 1980 in New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Images/Getty Images)

But the outpouring of support, love, and memories didn’t end there. The actor’s fans continued to add comments, including, “He was one-of-a-kind”, “I will always consider myself extremely lucky and blessed to have experienced your dad’s comedic genius during my lifetime,” and “Thank you for continually sharing your father with all of us. We are so incredibly lucky to have had his spirit in the world.” 

Shortly after sharing the post, Zelda addressed a brief backlash on her Instagram Stories, writing, “I’m sorry if anyone found Dad’s old page posting again to be triggering. Believe me, I know it’s a little strange.”

She went on to explain, “But making that space into one where people can find authentic clips and photos of him is one of the best ways to fight back against rampant AI abuse of his voice and likeness on here. Might be a drop in the bucket, but we’re trying.”

As of now, there is no more information on what Zak, Zelda, and Cody will share in the future. But, based on this surprising post, it looks like Williams’ fans are continuing to celebrate his life in the best way possible.

While plenty of Bob Dylan‘s songs climbed to great heights on the charts, from “Like a Rolling Stone” to “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” to so many others, the iconic musician’s personal favorite track was definitely not one of his biggest hits.

Interestingly enough, the song Dylan considered his greatest accomplishment was never even released as a single. It also happened to appear on one of his least successful albums. As Dylan explained in an interview with NME, per SongFacts, he held the title track from 1981’s Shot of Love in particularly high esteem.

“The purpose of music is to elevate and inspire the spirit,” Dylan said. “To those who care where Bob Dylan is at, they should listen to ‘Shot of Love.’ It’s my most perfect song. It defines where I am spiritually, musically, romantically, and whatever else. It shows where my sympathies lie. It’s all there in that one song.”

Unfortunately for Dylan, fans and critics didn’t feel the same away about “Shot of Love” the song. They didn’t feel that way about the album, either, which was the final installment in his religious-themed trilogy of records (also including 1979’s Slow Train Coming and 1980’s Saved) and only sold about 200,000 copies, per Far Out Magazine.

In a 1983 conversation with Martin Keller, Dylan called Shot of Love his “most explosive album,” adding, “even going back to Blonde on Blonde or [The] Freewheelin’ [Bob Dylan] or any of those. Bringing It All Back Home or Highway 61 or wherever they were.”

“I may be totally wrong in saying that but I feel that same way about this,” he continued. “I feel the same way about this album as I did about when we recorded Bringing It All Back Home. It was like the breakthrough point. It’s the kind of music I’ve been striving to make, and I believe that in time, people will see that.”

Related: 1975 Bob Dylan Hit, Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time,’ Took ’10 Years to Live and Two Years to Write’

Several years later, Dylan seemed to have come to terms with the public’s lukewarm reception to Shot of Love.

“People didn’t listen to [Shot of Love] in a realistic way,” he told Cameron Crowe during interviews for a booklet released with his Biograph box set.

“The record had something that, I don’t know, could have been made in the ’40s or maybe the ’50s,” Dylan reflected.

“There was a cross element of songs on it,” he said. “The critics wouldn’t allow the people to make up their own minds. All they talked about was Jesus this and Jesus that, like it was some kind of Methodist record. I don’t know what was happening, maybe Boy George or something, but Shot of Love didn’t fit into the current formula. It probably never will. Anyway, people were always looking for some excuse to write me off and this was as good as any. I can’t say if being ‘non-commercial’ is a put-down or a compliment.”

One thing’s for sure: All these years later, it’s clear that Shot of Love certainly did nothing to diminish Dylan’s musical legacy.

Related: Bob Dylan, 84, Stuns Fans by Kicking Off Concert With This Song for the First Time in Over 35 Years

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Drawers, cabinets, and closets come in handy when you need to hide the mess and reduce the visual clutter in your home’s common spaces. However, these messy, chaotic compartments can make it difficult to find what you need, which is why it’s also important to organize the concealed spaces of your home. If you find it difficult to keep designated spaces for all the little things stashed in your drawers, designated containers are extremely helpful, and this Taimasi Drawer Bins Set at Walmart has 25 of them for just $15.

This 25-piece organizer set will help you streamline everything from your kitchen junk drawers to your bathroom cabinets, bringing an extra sense of order to your day-to-day life. Right now, you can score it on sale for a whopping 54% off, marked down to $15 from its usual $33 price with a limited-time Walmart flash deal. This is a sale you won’t want to pass up, considering that you’re getting each bin for just 60 cents! If you need a few more bins, you can snag a 44-piece set on sale, which normally retails for $56, but is now only $24. 

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This set comes with four different bin sizes so you can customize the layout of your drawers and maximize space. It includes three large bins, six medium bins, eight small bins, and eight mini bins. For size reference, the large bins measure 9 inches wide and 6 inches long, the medium bins measure 9 inches wide and 3 inches long, the small bins measure 6 inches wide and inches long, and the mini bins measure 3 inches long and wide. 

Each bin boasts 2.2-inch-tall edges, offering enough depth to prevent your items from spilling out of the sides. However, they should be shallow enough to fit in most drawers. These bins are transparent, allowing you to easily see everything stored within them. To keep the bins from sliding around whenever you open and close your drawers, the underside has a non-slip design. 

These bins are incredibly versatile, with the ability to streamline drawers in any room, whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, living room, or bedroom. You’ve probably seen plenty of inspirational videos on social media flaunting meticulously organized drawers using similar clear bins, and this set makes it possible for your drawers to look just as flawless.

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Shoppers loved the practicality and usefulness of these drawer bins so much that they called the set “organization heaven” and “the best thing since sliced bread.” One reviewer raved that “they’re great for organizing and retrieving small items, as it’s easy to see what’s inside.” Another customer said that their “kitchen drawers are more organized than they’ve ever been” and added that “everything has its place.” 

Made of a resin, polypropylene, and polyethylene blend, these bins are sturdy and durable, so they should remain in pristine condition for long-term use. They have a sleek silhouette that slightly tapers down, allowing you to stack them for efficient storage when not in use. With their simple design, you can also use the bins to declutter your countertops and shelves and keep them tidy.

Related: Walmart’s $25 55-Piece Food Storage Set Instantly Organizes Meal Prep, Leftovers, and Lunchboxes

With the Taimasi 25-Piece Drawer Bins Set, you’ll experience organization like never before. Don’t hesitate to snag it while it’s still on sale for just $15. And don’t forget, you can also grab a set with 44 pieces on sale for $24 if you need extra! 

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As a consultative cardiologist, Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, FACC, says supplements operate in the “wild west” of the health system.

“When I prescribe a medication, I know exactly what’s in the bottle, how it’s manufactured and precisely how it interacts with the body because it has undergone years of rigorous, large-scale clinical trials,” he tells Parade.

But Dr. Tadwalkar warns that supplements aren’t held to the same regulatory standards as medications.

“Often, the marketing is driven by profit rather than peer-reviewed data,” he explains. “As a patient, you have to play detective, asking questions like: Who is selling this? What is their incentive? If it sounds like a miracle cure, it’s almost certainly marketing bravado rather than medical science.”

Yet, if you’re one of the more than 20 million adults in the U.S. living with heart disease, it’s natural to want a cure. Unfortunately, supplements are also billed as “natural,” which Dr. Tadwalkar says doesn’t always mean “safe,” especially if you have or are at risk for heart disease.

“Supplements can alter the metabolism of life-saving medications or add unnecessary strain to your system,” he explains. “We need to be careful that your ‘wellness’ routine isn’t quietly working against your heart prescriptions.”

One trending supplement, billed as a tool for cardiovascular disease, may actually do more harm than good (or just no good at all). Four cardiologists agree that this supplement is mostly a waste of money for heart health, and that people taking statins need to be especially careful with it. Scroll on to learn more, including research-backed ways to protect your heart.

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This Supplement Is a Waste of Money for Heart Health, Cardiologists Say

Four cardiologists agree that CoQ10 is generally a waste of money for heart health, even though it’s promoted as a miracle cure for cardiovascular disease, statin-related muscle pains and even aging (which, um, doesn’t need to be cured).

“Despite the glowing marketing claims, the official stance from major medical organizations tells a different story,” Dr. Patrick Kee, MD, Ph.D, a cardiologist at Vital Heart & Vein, tells Parade. “The American Heart Association (AHA) explicitly states that CoQ10 remains ‘of uncertain value’ in heart failure management, and it does not replace standard, guideline-directed medical therapy.”

If your algorithm hasn’t pushed TikTok videos promoting this supplement as a blanket fix for “all the things,” you may wonder: “Hey, what is CoQ10 anyway?”

Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a naturally occurring antioxidant. Every cell in your body has it, says Dr. Ryan Kaple, MD, an interventional cardiologist and the director of the Structural & Congenital Heart Program at Hackensack University Medical Center.

“It plays a crucial role in creating energy within your cells and protecting them from damage,” he says. “Think of it as a tiny spark plug for your cells’ engines. Your body produces CoQ10, but its levels can decrease with age or in people with certain conditions, like heart disease.”

But that doesn’t mean CoQ10 supplements are a great way to reduce the risk of heart disease (or slow it). Unfortunately, though, that’s why people often one-click buy them.

“Manufacturers heavily promote it with a ‘health halo,'” Dr. Kee points out. “It is widely sold under the premise that taking extra pills will naturally boost your heart’s pumping energy, slow down aging or magically shield your cardiovascular system.”

Yet, cardiologists say the hype isn’t usually right here.

Related: Cardiologists Are Begging People To Stop Pairing This Common Supplement With Blood Pressure Medication

The Truth About CoQ10 and Heart Health

Dr. Kaple warns that CoQ10 can interfere with blood thinners, including warfarin, and could lower blood sugar, a potential concern for people taking diabetes medications (Remember: people with diabetes are more likely to live with heart disease, too). Lack of oversight is also a problem.

“You can’t always be sure of the quality or dosage of the supplement you’re taking,” Dr. Kaple warns.

However, Dr. Tadwalkar is generally less concerned with toxicity than with the opportunity cost. “Many patients spend time and money chasing a supplement that doesn’t move the needle, potentially delaying the lifestyle changes or evidence-based treatments that actually save lives,” he explains.

For instance, there’s some anecdotal evidence that CoQ10 helps some people on statins with muscle aches. “But clinical trials have been largely neutral,” Dr. Tadwalkar clarifies. “It’s not a dangerous interaction, but it’s rarely the fix people hope it is.”

Another cardiologist agrees. “There are some studies that have demonstrated some mild cardiac benefits,” states Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, MD, the chair of internal medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.  “These, however, are significantly outweighed by the time you invest in optimizing your nutrition, daily exercise, restful sleep and socialization.”

Related: ‘I’m a Cardiologist—Here’s How To Know When You Should Go on Blood Pressure Medication’

When CoQ10 May Be Helpful

Dr. Kaple doesn’t recommend CoQ10 for most of his patients but says the supplement might have a place in some holistic treatment plans. Dr. Kaple shares that times when CoQ10 might be considered include:

• True CoQ10 deficiency (very rare)
• Heart failure, along with standard medical treatments (“This is not a replacement for proven therapies,” Dr. Kaple emphasizes.) 
• Migraines

Importantly, Dr. Kaple stresses these plans should always stem from “consultation with a doctor.”

Related: Cardiologists Are Begging People To Stop Pairing This Common Supplement With Blood Thinners

3 Ways To Improve Your Heart Health That Aren’t CoQ10 Supplements

There’s no one-size-fits-all prescription for better heart health. Instead, cardiologists recommend starting with lifestyle changes. Below, they detail three effective ways to improve your heart health with more backing than CoQ10.

1. Adopt a heart-healthy diet

Dr. Kaple recommends following a diet plan that prioritizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats, such as the Mediterranean or DASH eating plans. These diets also minimize intake of processed foods, saturated and trans fats, added sugars and sodium. Dr. Kaple shares that these eating plans can help you keep your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check and lower your risk of chronic conditions that can strain the heart.

Want to get some CoQ10 the “food-first” way?

“The most heart-healthy source is oily fish like salmon, char, trout or mackerel,” shares Dr. Sathyamoorthy. “For vegetarians and vegans, [try] walnuts, tofu, cauliflower and soybeans.”

2. Log exercise

Dr. Kaple suggests aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, like brisk walking, swimming or cycling, each week. Moderate-intensity simply means your heart rate goes up, but you can still carry on a conversation.

“Exercise strengthens your heart muscle, improves circulation, helps control your weight, and can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol,” Dr. Kaple says.

Speaking of strength, don’t forget to add at least two resistance-training exercises to your regimen each week.

“There is a massive misconception that heart health equals hours on the treadmill, but lifting weights improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood pressure,” Dr. Tadwalkar adds.

3. Prioritize sleep

Your heart, mind and whole body will thank you. “Deep, restorative sleep gives your heart a necessary rest period, lowers your baseline heart rate and regulates stress hormones that can otherwise trigger inflammation and hypertension over time,” Dr. Kee reports.

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Sources:

• Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, FACC, a consultative cardiologist and the director of digital transformation at Pacific Heart Institute
• Dr. Patrick Kee, MD, Ph.D, a cardiologist at Vital Heart & Vein
• Dr. Ryan Kaple, MD, an interventional cardiologist and the director of the Structural & Congenital Heart Program at Hackensack University Medical Center
• Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, MD, the chair of internal medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU
• Cardiovascular Statistics in the United States, 2026: JACC Stats. JACC.
• Complementary and Alternative Medicines in the Management of Heart Failure: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation.
• Effect of Coenzyme Q10 on statin-associated myalgia and adherence to statin therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Atherosclerosis.
• Efficacy and safety of coenzyme Q10 in heart failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.
• Coenzyme Q10 supplementation for prophylaxis in adult patients with migraine—a meta-analysis. BMJ Open.
• American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids. American Heart Association.

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro continued its competition tonight with the five remaining dancers facing their toughest challenge to date: teaching ballroom dance to beginners with some help from Dancing with the Stars Season 34 winning pro Witney Carson.

Hosted by wildlife conservationist and Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, began with 12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers who moved into one house to compete in a grueling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars.

Three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his mother, Shirley Ballas “The Queen of Latin” served as judges.

“We know you are all great dancers, but on Dancing with the Stars just producing a beautiful dance is not enough,” Shirley told the troupe. “Your partner will be relying on you 100 percent.”

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Each of the five remaining competitors for the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 pro spot were paired with superfans and were given two days to prepare a performance as they competed for a spot in the semifinals in the “But Can You Teach? Coaching Superfans with Witney Carson” episode.

“Dancers, the fact that you are still here proves you have the technique and the choreographic talent to be a pro,” Witney said. “Now, it’s time for you to tackle the most fundamental skill you’ll need on Dancing with the Stars: teaching an amateur. This is a pro’s most testing role and being great at it is non-negotiable.”

Mark added, “This goes to the very core of the job on Dancing with the Stars. If you can’t teach an amateur, you should not be on the show.’

Here’s our spoiler-filled recap of who went home on The Next Pro tonight, and who made it through to Week 7.

Related: DWTS: The Next Pro Star Stephani Sosa Reveals Who She Thinks Will Win Season 35 Spot (Exclusive)

Who was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro tonight? Nina Mayster  Nina Mayster

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Who Made It Through to Night 6 of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro? Adele Zaikman
AJ Pritchard
Allen Genkin
Selena Hamilton

Related: Meet Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro Cast: The Reality TV Alums and Familiar Faces Joining the New Spinoff

Here’s how the night broke down:

The five amateurs were social media influencers: Jeremy Urann, Zaira Yzabelle, Jay Wyson, Bailey McKnight, and Anthony Riccardo.

Nina and Jay: Foxtrot

Shirley said: “In terms of the Foxtrot, there were some fundamental issues. When it came to postural elements, the hold was not correct, the footwork was not correct, and also, when you dance ballroom, your feet should be in a parallel position. There is no turnout. You did have a go at doing some basic steps, so I will give you that, but all in all, the assignment was coaching, and I am a stickler for technique.”

Mark said: “Foxtrot is a sneaky hard dance because it has so much stride and glide and it needs to look effortless like it’s floating on a cloud. The thing for me was the frame. You guys were so close together at times and I think the reason for that was the butt was sticking out which was causing you not to glide. We want to see you take a ride around the floor.”

Witney said: “I live for the hip-hop moments. I love those moments. Nina, I think that was so brilliant of you to put that in. It was so fun to watch. I felt when I saw you in rehearsals, you gave Jay a lot of information. Time management is extremely important in this job, but really good job.”

Adele and Anthony: Tango

Mark said: “I’ve got to give it to you Adele. It moved, it had dynamics, loved that. When we came to rehearsals, I really appreciated the no-nonsense type of rehearsal given then time constraints. That is the only way to achieve an ambitious routine on Dancing with the Stars and that is what this was. It was ambitious.”

Shirley said: “When I came into the studio, you were perfect on the three Fs: fierce, fair, and I would have liked just a little more fun. But the choreography, you took risks with and I loved it.”

Witney said: “Anthony, what was that? When I talked with you, you were the least confident out of all the fans. So impressive. There was one thing I noticed right here. Anthony went a little fast and you put our your arm to slow him down. That is a very pro trick right there, so really, really impressed by that.”

Related: Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro Gets a New Frontrunner — See Who Went Home

AJ and Bailey: Viennese Waltz

Witney said: “Bailey, that was so good. I loved that routine. It was so beautiful. You could tell it was so technically sound. AJ, I would have loved a little bit more of an emotional moment. Part of the job is to not only create this routine, but to let the audience in and feel a little bit of your story.”

Mark said: “AJ, it is crystal clear, you know your craft and she was comfortable in your arms, which is so important in this job. All and all, doing a Viennese Waltz, it traveled, it flew, it looked great. Both of you, great job.”

Shirely said: “AJ, what you did in two days was miraculous. The assignment was coaching and you absolutely killed it. I could see every step forward, natural and reverse. Who would have thought. Nobody attempts them, not even top amateurs in some cases and you give it to this young lady. You are an absolute star. Well done.”

Allen Genkin, Zaira Yzabelle

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Allen and Zaira: Waltz

Shirley said: “I loved it. This is a partnership filled with beauty. The upper half where you take the arms, just beautiful. We got a little bit lost when it came to the basics. You couldn’t quite get your feet together. Allen, if you could just tighten up your basics, I think you will be a force to be reckoned with.”

Witney said: “I loved that performance. You could tell you guys worked so hard together building that connection and that trust. We saw in the rehearsal space as well the way you built her confidence up was so heartwarming and that’s really important in this job because we really want to make a celebrity feel really good about performing because that’s where the audience connects.”

Mark said: “Allen, solid brother. Great energy. That’s a huge part of this job. Zaira, you looked like you were having a great time. The fact that you had two days to learn this, you did a fantastic job.”

Selena Hamilton, Jeremy Urann

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Selena and Jeremy: Quickstep

Witney said: “Jeremy, you light up this room. If you were my partner on Dancing with the Stars, I would be stoked. Your energy is amazing. I love it. Selena, I love your jazz background because it gives you an eye for natural ability to choreograph. The one thing it was lacking was Quickstep content, but it was a really memorable performance, so thank you for that.”

Mark said: “It was fun, it had musicality, it was sharp, it was fast, it was quick. However, it has to get around the floor, especially with a guy like this. Out of all the dances, this is the one that can travel, but good job.”

Shirley said: “Jeremy, I think if we had to give out the trophy for the million-dollar smile, you would be awarded it. Having said that, the assignment was coaching. I want to be able to tell from here if you can coach and it starts with the character of the dance and the character of the Quickstep is it is a traveling dance; it is not a stationary dance. I did appreciate what you performed and I can see you can do all sorts, but I am a rule person and when the brief is Quickstep, that is what I want to see. But well done anyway.”

Then it was time for the elimination. The first dancer in jeopardy of going home was Nina. The second dancer was Selena.

Shirley said, “This was a very difficult decision because I felt that both of you young ladies lacked knowledge.”

That said, it was the last dance for Nina.

“It hurts. I haven’t cried like this in a while,” she said. “Dancing for 10 years, I didn’t value myself as a dancer but all of that changed when I came here and I am better than when I came here. I know my worth.”

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Related: ‘DWTS’ Reveals Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson As First Season 35 Pair

Hank Williams Jr. finally took the stage in Michigan after wildfire smoke forced the postponement of his highly anticipated concert earlier this summer.

The country music legend, 77, performed at Acrisure Amphitheater in Sterling Heights on Friday, Aug. 14, giving fans the chance to see the rescheduled show after poor air quality disrupted the original plans.

The concert had initially been scheduled for July but was postponed because of smoke from Canadian wildfires that had moved into the region. The conditions created unhealthy air quality, prompting organizers to reschedule the outdoor performance rather than put concertgoers at risk.

When Williams Jr. finally arrived onstage, however, the wait was over.

A new review of the concert from BroadwayWorld described the performance as a high-energy night, with Williams Jr. delivering a set filled with the songs and country-rock sound that have made him a fixture in the genre for decades.

Williams Jr. was joined by Junior Brown and Mary Kutter, who performed as special guests during the evening.

The concert comes during a busy stretch for the 77-year-old singer, who continues to perform live more than five decades after releasing his first album.

Known for hits including “Family Tradition,” “A Country Boy Can Survive” and “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” Williams Jr. has built a career that has made him one of country music’s most recognizable performers.

For Michigan fans, the Aug. 14 performance was also a chance to finally see the concert they’d been waiting for.

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Dinner may have gone off the rails during tonight’s Below Deck Mediterranean episode, but the final few minutes delivered the wildest twist yet—one that could change the crew dynamic in the worst way possible.

With bosun Nathan Gallagher off the boat nursing a back injury, lead deckhand Joe Bradley was tapped to take over in his absence. Seeing an opportunity to prove himself, Joe rallied his team, which now includes returning deckhand Max Salvador, and began making headway by impressing Captain Sandy Yawn with his managerial skills.

But just as the deck team appears to be finding its footing, Nathan sends Max a message that could derail all of Joe’s progress. During the final moments of the episode, Max receives a text from Nathan that reads: “I’m sure Joe’s been in your ear. I’m gonna get back to the boat at some point, and I need you. Have my back and I’ll for sure make you lead deckhand. Swear.”

That’s when Max reveals in a confessional that his ultimate goal is to become lead deckhand. “And the next day I’m going to be bosun,” he says. “And the next day I’m going to be a charter guest. But what the f—k is this gesture, Nathan? I don’t want to betray my friend Joe, so … This makes me doubt, you know? I’m like … career choice, you know?”

The anxiety clearly sets in as Max finds himself torn between his friendship with Joe, the unity of the deck team, and Nathan’s promise of a lead deckhand position. There’s also one major complication: Nathan already gave Joe the lead deckhand title. So, does that mean Nathan could demote Joe out of spite after Joe stepped up as interim bosun?

Previews show that Captain Sandy is impressed with Joe’s performance, telling him that his work has been efficient and organized. Joe, meanwhile, makes it clear that he believes the bosun position “should be mine.”

But Joe’s confidence is shaken when Captain Sandy reveals to the team that Nathan will return for the next charter.

So, will Nathan demote Joe despite Captain Sandy’s praise? And will Max tell Joe about Nathan’s text? Stay tuned.

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Two days after releasing her massive romantasy hit Fourth Wing, author Rebecca Yarros took to her Instagram to announce the forthcoming second book in her Empyrean series. The sequel, titled Iron Flame, was released on November 7th, 2023. On its release day, the book sold over half a million copies. Publishers Weekly ranked the novel the number one national fiction bestseller that same month.

Readers are ravenous for Yarros’s sultry and epic series, making it a massive success. Even today, almost three years later, the book is still all over shelves. On Goodreads, the book is still ranked as a “Most Read Book of 2026,” with users of the platform having shelved Iron Flame more than 390,000 times.

On the platform, the book holds a 4.36 rating, has over 2.8 million ratings from users, and more than 260,000 reviews.

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Iron Flame picks up with Violet Sorrengail returning to Basgiath War College for her second year. The leaders of Navarre convince Violet to keep quiet about how defenseless the kingdom’s borders really are, and she continues to grapple with Xaden’s, now a lieutenant, many secrets. On top of all of this, the new vice commandant Major Burton Varrish has made it his personal mission to eliminate Violet from the Dragon Riders unless she’s willing to turn on Xaden. When she joins forces with an underground revolution and her brother, whom she previously thought to be dead, Violet faces her biggest test and threats yet.

According to Yarros, the Empyrean series will be five books and she is currently underway with the fourth installment. A book of short stories in the universe titled Threshing Day will be released on September 29th, 2026.

Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm are all out now and available wherever books are sold.

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