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For Hayden Panettiere, living thousands of miles from her daughter never meant being absent from her life. The Heroes and Nashville star died Sunday, August 16, at age 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death to ABC News, remembering his daughter as an “incredible light and a force of nature.” No cause of death was immediately announced.

In the months before her death, Panettiere had spoken with unusual candor about 11-year-old Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, whom she shared with former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko. She pushed back strongly against the idea that allowing Kaya to live abroad with her father meant she had walked away from motherhood.

During a May appearance on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, Panettiere addressed one of the most painful misconceptions surrounding her family.

“I mean, the idea that anybody would think that I would just give away my child and be okay with it is heartbreaking. Couldn’t be farther from the truth,” she said.

Panettiere explained that she had sought treatment while dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety and substance abuse. As she recovered, Kaya continued building a stable life in Europe with Klitschko.

Physical distance did not stop mother and daughter from maintaining a relationship.

“I have an incredible relationship with her. I go travel as much as I can. I see her. I do spend a lot of time on FaceTime with her, but we talk about really deep things,” Panettiere told Shetty on the podcast. “We have a really intense, incredible bond and I’m very grateful for that.”

She was equally determined that Kaya understood she remained loved by both parents.

“I know that she knows that she has two parents that would do anything in the world to make sure that she is happy and healthy, mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. She in no way feels abandoned and that’s something that I’ve made sure to stay on top of and be very aware of.”

Panettiere also told CBS Mornings in May that Kaya was calling her more frequently and that they regularly connected through FaceTime.

Panettiere and Klitschko welcomed Kaya on December 9, 2014. After their relationship ended, Kaya remained with her father while Panettiere sought treatment.

The actress repeatedly described the separation as agonizing, but said she ultimately put her daughter’s stability ahead of her own desire to have her nearby.

“It was the hardest thing I could do,” she said on Red Table Talk in September 2022. “But the best thing for my daughter was to make sure she was okay, take care of myself and make sure I could be a good mom to her. And sometimes that means letting go.”

By 2026, Panettiere said Kaya spoke five languages and had built a full life surrounded by friends and family overseas.

Panettiere rarely missed an opportunity to speak proudly about her daughter.

“We are fortunate that we can travel a lot,” she told People in 2022. “She’s a happy kid open to a huge world. And she has more love than anybody I’ve ever met.”

She added, “She has a beautiful life. I was just with her. She’s just an amazing child. She’s smart and she’s funny and for whatever reason, she still loves me.”

Regarded as one of the most successful supergroups in music history, the Traveling Wilburys proved their lasting legacy after releasing a number of remarkable tracks, among which was the 1988 song “End of the Line.”

The band, made up of some of rock’s most notable musicians, including George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison, turned the song into not only one of their most memorable tracks but also an enduring classic that has transcended generations.

As part of the band’s debut album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, “End of the Line” showcased its catchy railroad-inspired sound, with Harrison playing a major role in writing the song.

Though all of the band members were credited with creating the masterpiece, the former lead guitarist of The Beatles was the one who came up with the core idea, especially the main chord sequence, according to Songfacts.

With a group formed by seasoned musicians, “End of the Line” reflects on life’s journey, including resilience, aging and accepting life exactly as it comes.

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Somehow, this also served as a metaphor for reaching the end of one’s career or journey through life.

Unfortunately, Orbison did not live to see the song’s success, passing away just seven weeks after Volume 1 was released.

“End of the Line” later took on a more poignant meaning as a tribute to the late member, with the music video famously showcasing an empty rocking chair in his honor.

“It was a strange and sad experience shooting the video,” Jim Keltner, the trusted go-to drummer of the band and the unofficial sixth member of the group, told Billboard. “It was surreal, actually, because you’re there for hours and hours doing multiple takes, and there was that chair with the guitar on it the whole time by itself.”

Apart from being among the standout singles from their debut album alongside the smash hit “Handle with Care,” the track peaked at No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Album Rock Tracks chart.

Nearly four decades after its introduction to the public, the track remains an enduring part of the Traveling Wilburys’ legacy, continuing to resonate with generations of listeners.

Their iconic status as a supergroup was reinforced by listeners who praised the timeless and memorable quality of “End of the Line” decades after its release.

Reddit contributors highlighted the song’s emotional impact, with one commenting, “Goosebumps during Orbison vocal.”

“‘End of the Line’ is possibly one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. They have such an amazing line up,” one wrote.

“It has always been one of my favorite songs and an awesome album. Orbison’s chair with the guitar and the picture of him is touching,” a commenter added.

The Traveling Wilburys may have been a short-lived supergroup, but “End of the Line” proved that their music could give their legacy lasting power.

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Actress Hayden Panettiere has died. She was 36. ABC News recently announced the news, with Panettiere’s representative confirming her untimely passing.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her–and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her rep said.

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Panettiere was a bit of an open book with fans, sharing the struggles and challenges she’s faced in front of and out of the spotlight. She would also often post updates and insights into her personal life on social media, with her online presence leaning into joy and positivity.  

In fact, the last post the Nashville star made on Instagram, dated July 27, captured a warm, happy moment with celebrity photographer Randall Slavin.

The black-and-white image shows the two embracing, with Panettiere looking into the camera and giving a cheeky smile. Almost winking, she playfully sticks her tongue out, while Slavin looks down at her and smiles.

“Good times and good friends @randallslavin ✨,” she wrote in the caption.

Fans took to the comments section to both compliment the actress and share their thoughts on her recently released memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, which she released just three months before her death.

“What a story and what fluidity you told it,” one wrote. “Thank you for sharing.”

“I took the book on a work trip and finished it before I even got off the plane!” another said. “It gave me chills! Your story is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing it with your fans.”

Though the post was a seemingly ordinary celebration of friendship and happiness when she shared it, Panettiere’s simple words take on a very different meaning after her death.

During her decades-long career in entertainment, she appeared in legendary series including Heroes and Nashville, as well as iconic films including Remember the Titans and the Scream franchise.

Off the screen, she chose to share her candid personal story, addressing long-term struggles with addiction, postpartum depression, domestic abuse, and the profound grief of losing her younger brother Jansen in 2023.

In the end, there was no farewell in Panettiere’s final post. Just a snapshot of friendship, laughter, and the kind of ordinary happiness that, after her death, feels all the more precious.

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Today’s NYT Wordle puzzle answer can also be used to describe your family or close knit group of friends.

But the day just isn’t complete until I’ve solved all of the free word games from the New York Times, including Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Strands, and Mini Crossword. If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1885 ahead.

Let’s start with a few hints.

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There are two vowels in today’s five-letter word.

Today’s Wordle begins with a consonant.

There are no double letters in today’s Wordle.

A hint for today’s Wordle is: Finding it can make you feel seen.

OK, that’s it for hints—I don’t want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!

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We’ll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game.

SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don’t want the answer revealed.

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Today’s Wordle answer on Monday, August 17, 2026, is TRIBE.

-If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday’s Wordle.

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Beloved actress Hayden Panettiere died tragically on Sunday, August 15, just days before her 37th birthday.

While her cause of death has not yet been announced, her father, Skip Panettiere, released a statement on his daughter’s passing.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” Skip said in a statement to ABC News.

He asked for privacy “as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.”

In addition to Hayden, Skip and his ex-wife, Lesley Vogel, shared one son, Jansen Panettiere.

Jansen died at the young age of 28 in February 2023 from aortic valve complications and an undiagnosed enlarged heart.

“When I lost him, I felt like I lost half of my soul… I will always be heartbroken about [him], I will never be able to get over it,” Hayden told People in September 2024. “No matter how many years go by, I will never get over his loss.”

Hayden Panettiere was left heartbroken after the death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, in 2023.

Also a child actor, Jansen was just 28 years old when he died from aortic valve complications and an undiagnosed enlarged heart.

After losing her only sibling, the Heroes actress told People that she gained 40 pounds from the stress.

“It didn’t matter what I did, what I ate. I know stress and cortisol running through your body can do that,” she said at the time. “Now I think my body was protecting itself, shielding itself from the world.”

She added, “When I lost him, I felt like I lost half of my soul… I will always be heartbroken about [him], I will never be able to get over it. No matter how many years go by, I will never get over his loss.”

The beloved actress — who also battled opioid addiction, alcohol abuse and postpartum depression — paid tribute to her late brother on the two-year anniversary of his death.

“2 years ago today, I lost my little brother,” she captioned a February 2025 Instagram post. “This amazing human being touched the lives of so many. Especially mine. The pain isn’t quantifiable. I pray you’re in a beautiful place J. That you’re at peace and that when all is said and done…I’ll see you again. Rest easy brother. You are so missed and beyond loved. 💜”

Later that year, on what would have been Jansen’s 31st birthday, Hayden shared a sweet photo from their childhood.

“My little brother Jansen would’ve turned 31 today. He was a remarkable human being. He was wise beyond his years and operated at a higher spiritual level than anyone I’ve ever met. He was everything that is good and pure in this world,” she wrote. “I miss him every single day but I know his spirit is always near, watching over and protecting me and my family. I love you to infinity and beyond J and we will be together again one day.”

The Nashville actress died on Sunday, August 16, at the age of 36. While her cause of death has not been revealed, her father announced the tragic news.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” Skip Panettiere told ABC News.

Hayden Panettiere opened up about her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, in her last interview before her death.

In a piece titled “Hayden Panettiere Never Stopped Choosing Her Daughter,” published in Momé magazine on July 21, 2026, the Heroes and Nashville actress opened up about her daughter’s traumatic birth and subsequent postpartum depression.

Panettiere suffered from a severe postpartum hemorrhage following Kaya’s birth via C-section. She nearly died and required seven blood transfusions and a second surgery to repair the vessels that had begun to fail to keep her alive.

“I closed my eyes and just prayed for my daughter to be okay,” Panettiere said of the terrifying ordeal. “I truly was ready to go if it was my time. Kaya being safe and healthy was all that mattered.”

RELATED: Hayden Panettiere’s Cause of Death: What We Know So Far

In recovery after the surgery, Panettiere recalled getting her vitals checked while her fiancé at the time, Wladimir Klitschko, rocked the baby to sleep. Looking at her daughter, Panettiere remembered feeling like she was looking at a stranger’s baby.

“I felt nothing,” she explained. “And now I had to figure out how to bond with her. It seemed like an impossible task.”

Panettiere said that in the weeks and months following Kaya’s birth, she felt “empty” and turned to alcohol to cope with her depression.

“I turned to wine, which ultimately ended up leading to an alcohol dependency. It was how I would get through each day,” she said.

Eventually, she went to treatment and came home sober with a diagnosis of postpartum depression. But the help Panettiere received did not address what truly caused the issue.

“Despite the diagnosis, the treatment was centered around the addiction — not the root cause,” she said.

While battling substance abuse, Panettiere made a then-controversial decision after breaking up with Klitschko in 2018. He moved back to his native Ukraine, and she decided to give him full custody of Kaya, a decision that was the hardest of her life.

“It wasn’t a decision I made lightly, nor was it a decision I even wanted to make,” she said. “I was going through a really challenging time in my life … I knew I needed to be able to put her first so that I could get the help I needed and be the mom she needed me to be.”

When Momé asked Panettiere who she is now, she immediately responded, “I’m a warrior. I’m a woman who has been through more trauma than I ever thought I’d face, but I’m resilient.”

She also shared a hopeful update on the status of her relationship with Kaya.

“I love my daughter, and I’m so proud of the young woman she is becoming,” Panettiere said. “I talk to her all the time, and I feel so connected to her.”

“One day she’ll understand my story, and why I wasn’t able to be with her all the time,” she continued. “You have to let go of what you wish you could change, and be present, and make the most of what you have now.”

She concluded, “I’m a work in progress — we all are. I take each day as it comes. I’m doing the work, and I’m doing my best.”

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her representative confirmed on Sunday, August 16. Details surrounding her death have not been released.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her representative said in a statement to ABC News. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”

Panettiere leaves behind her beloved 11-year-old daughter, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, who was born in December 2014 in Hawaii. She shares Kaya with Wladimir Klitschko, the Ukrainian former heavyweight boxing champion.

When she and Klitschko split up in 2018, Panettiere made the  “incredibly difficult” decision to give him full custody of their daughter as she was struggling and seeking treatment for alcoholism, substance abuse, and postpartum depression.

“I mean, the idea that anybody would think that I would just give away my child and be okay with it is heartbreaking. Couldn’t be further from the truth,” she said during a May 2026 appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast On Purpose. “I think a misconception is that I have been, in the past, forced into treatment when, in fact, I have been the one who has sought it out.”

Kaya lives in Europe with her father, but she and Panettiere stay in contact.

“[She] knows that she’s got two parents that love her, and I know in my heart that she feels supported,” she said on Shetty’s podcast. “I have an incredible relationship with her. I go travel as much as I can. I see her. I do spend a lot of time on FaceTime with her, but we talk about really deep things.

“We have a really intense, incredible bond and I’m very grateful for that,” she added. “I know that she knows that she has two parents that would do anything in the world to make sure that she is happy and healthy, mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. She in no way feels abandoned and that’s something that I’ve made sure to stay on top of and be very aware of.”

Along with her daughter, she is survived by her parents, Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere.

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Summer calls for clothing that moves with you, offers breathable coverage, and looks effortlessly put-together, whether you’re curled up at home or stepping out for errands. The key is finding pieces that are comfy and stylish, and we found the perfect solution at Walmart. Right now, the retailer has its bestselling Mintreus Lounge Set marked down to as low as $18, a solid savings from its original $31 price tag. 

This set is a relaxed short-sleeved combo that you can wear in and out of the house all year-round. It has a top with a crew neckline and side slits, and is paired with comfortable long pants complete with an elastic waistband and handy side pockets.

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Made from soft, lightweight rayon fabric, this set is the perfect balance between pajama comfort and street-ready style. The oversized fit and side slit details look great on all body types, while the high-stretch material ensures you can move freely without feeling restricted. Choose from an impressive 32 colors and prints, with sizes ranging from small to 2XL.

The Walmart find has racked up over 3,700 glowing five-star reviews, so it’s obvious that shoppers adore this set. One customer raved that while it’s great for relaxing at home, the “absolutely amazing” set can also be worn out with some smart styling. “Dress them up with a little bit of jewelry and a cute sandal, and I’m ready to go. I actually just ordered two more pairs in different colors. They’re so buttery soft and cool.”

This shopper isn’t the only one who loved the set so much that they stocked up on multiple pairs: “The fabric is stretchy but not clingy. Very flattering as it does not show bumps or any imperfections. I get so many compliments on it. I have it in four colors.”

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The rayon fabric gets particularly praise from customers for its subtle cooling effect, which is great for those who tend to run hot at times. As a bonus, the set is machine washable, so it’ll be easy to maintain throughout countless wears in the years ahead.

For as low as $18, the Mintreus Lounge Set delivers serious value for a piece that can easily transition from bedtime to coffee runs. Grab your favorite color combination while it’s marked down at Walmart. This can’t-miss deal will only last for a limited time, and the loungewear duo may sell fast at this price!

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Late actress Hayden Panettiere struggled for years with mental health and drug addiction before her tragic death at age 36.

The former child star opened up about her opioid addiction and alcohol abuse in 2022, telling People, “I was on top of the world and I ruined it.”

“I’d think I hit rock bottom, but then there’s that trap door that opens,” she said at the time. “I put a lot of work into myself and I had to be willing to be incredibly honest.”

The Heroes star revealed that she had suffered severely from postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter Kaya — whom she shares with ex Wladimir Klitschko.

“I wasn’t OK,” she wrote in her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, which was released May 19. “I had to figure out how to bond with her. It felt like an insurmountable task, and I was only on the first day.”

She added, “It wasn’t panic that was sitting in my chest. It was nothing. A total blackout of emotion, like my soul was dead.”

According to the Remember the Titans star, she “needed a drink to function,” which led to her being written out of her hit TV series, Nashville.

“My fans and the press were hugely sympathetic — and I’ll always be grateful for that — but a part of my career I’d come to depend on suffered,” she continued.

While promoting her memoir, Panettiere told Jay Shetty that she was dropped by Neutrogena after a decade as the company’s spokesperson after sharing her postpartum depression journey publicly.

“Neutrogena, I was with for 10 years. I mean, they have morals clauses, which had a huge impact in my life,” she explained during a May appearance on the On Purpose With Jay Shetty podcast. “I was a teenager, and I had all of the paparazzi around me catching all of these gory moments. Like, every moment, every cigarette that I smoked, or bad outfit…Neutrogena was a huge part of my life. Of all the things that they would fire me over, this was the last thing that I thought they would ever fire me over.”

She added, “Never for a second did I think or care that anyone would have a bad reaction to it. It was my truth.”

Panettiere passed away on Sunday, August 16, TMZ reported.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her rep said in a statement to ABC News.

Her cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Hayden Panettiere, actress best known for her roles on Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36.

Panettiere’s father Skip Panettiere confirmed her death to ABC News on the evening of Sunday, Aug. 16.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” Skip said in a statement.

He asked for privacy “as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.”

RELATED: Hayden Panettiere Called Herself a ‘Warrior’ in Final Interview Before Death

TMZ reported that Panettiere passed away earlier on Sunday. Law enforcement sources who spoke to the outlet confirm police responded to an incident involving Panettiere on Sunday and that there is currently an open investigation.

At this time, no further information on her cause of death is available.

Selma Blair left two comments on Panettiere’s last Instagram post.

“I love you. Don’t be gone. Don’t be gone. Please. Please,” Blair wrote in her first comment, following it up with another one 11 minutes later. “I love you whale tail my friend.”

The actress released her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, in May 2026. The 320-page book chronicles her life as a child star, her battles with addiction and postpartum depression, and her path toward healing.

Panettiere is survived by her parents Skip and Lesley and her 11-year-old daughter Kaya.

Panettiere’s brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died at the age 28 in 2023 from aortic valve complications caused by enlarged heart syndrome.

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Fall is my favorite time of year for fashion. With the temperature getting close to dropping, it’s nearly time to break out the boots, scarves, and sweaters. Cashmere is always amazing to have in your collection because it provides both warmth and long-lasting style — it’s even better when you can find it on sale, since cashmere pieces usually cost a bit more. Right now, you can get this cashmere cardigan for 52% off at Nordstrom Rack. Shoppers said “it’s the perfect layering piece” and a “great basic” for fall and winter. 

The Nordstrom Crewneck Cashmere Cardigan is on sale now for only $80. That’s $89 off the original retail price of $169! The cardigan comes in sizes XXS to XXL, with customers claiming it’s true to size (size up if you prefer an oversized fit). With 15 colors to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. 

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This “beautiful” button-up cardigan is made of 100% cashmere. The crewneck cardigan is cropped, with a fit that’s designed to sit close to the body and long, comfy sleeves. 

Since the sweater’s made with cashmere, it’s dry clean only. Some shoppers noticed some pilling overtime, so make sure to handle it with care and avoid friction against harsh items like bag straps. Cashmere can also stretch out over time, so to store it properly we recommend folding the cardigan and placing it in a breathable area like a drawer or storage bag instead of hanging it up. 

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The black, brown, tan, red, and gray colors are our top picks for fall. There are also “adorable” pastel colors to choose from, like yellow, green, blue, and purple. If you want a pop of color, choose between the coral and pink colors. 

This “classic” cardigan can be styled in so many different ways. You can wear it to work with a button-down shirt and slacks, or wear it casually out to lunch with a long-sleeve top and jeans. Shoppers said it’s “a staple for cooler days,” because the “soft” sweater kept them comfortable while providing a light layer they could take on and off. 

Don’t miss out on the chance to get an item made of real cashmere for under $100! Shop the Nordstrom Crewneck Cashmere Cardigan now for only $80 at Nordstrom Rack before this sale ends.

Hayden Panettiere, the star known for shows like Nashville and Heroes, as well as many beloved early 2000s movies, such as Tiger Cruise and Remember the Titans, has passed away at the age of 36.

According to ABC News, Panettiere’s cause of death is not currently known. In a statement, representatives said, “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”

Earlier this year, Panettiere had released a memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, which explored her experiences and career within the entertainment industry, beginning from a very young age. The memoir also touched upon Panettiere’s experiences with postpartum depression and addiction, as well as her grief over the loss of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, who died in 2023.

Panettiere also previously shared her experiences giving birth to her daughter, Kaya, explaining that she nearly died in childbirth. Panettiere’s daughter, who was born in 2014, lives with Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, in Ukraine. However, prior to her death, Panettiere had indicated that she had a strong relationship with her, saying, “I’m so blessed to have a great relationship with her…I fly over there as much as I can. I’m on FaceTime with her all the time. She’s now 11 years old, and she’s calling Mommy more and more.”

Panettiere’s tragic death comes as a shock, ahead of what would have been her 37th birthday this Friday, Aug. 21. There is no doubt that, in the coming days, tributes will pour in from fans and costars alike, as she touched many lives throughout her career.

Recorded for American singer Mariah Carey’s second studio album of the same name, “Emotions” came to be during a recording session at C+C Music Studio. Over the course of the four-minute track, Carey’s vocals span five octaves and five semitones and highlights her impressive ability for arpeggios and whistle tones.

Wildly impressive from a vocal standpoint, “Emotions” was ranked number one on the “Top 100 Most Difficult Songs to Sing” list on the music platform Spotify. Also on the list were songs like “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston and “All By Myself” by Céline Dion. IN addition to the range and musicality, the amount of breath control and vocal stamina required to sing “Emotions” makes singers regard it as a marathon of a song ot sing.

Released on August 31st, 1991, “Emotions” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 35, the highest debut that week for a track. Six weeks later, the song hit number one on the Hot 100, where it would stay for three more weeks. “Emotions” remained in the top 40 for 20 consecutive weeks. In 2019, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the song Platinum.

Carey performed “Emotions” live for the first time in 1991 at the MTV Video Music Awards. The song went on to be her opener for the 1993 Music Box Tour, the 1996 Daydream World Tour, the 1998 Butterfly World Tour, and the 2000 Rainbow World Tour. After the Rainbow World Tour, Carey would not perform “Emotions” for almost ten years, until she sang it in 2009 on the opening night of the Angel’s Advocate Tour.

“Emotions” was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Pop Performance by a Female in 1992, but lost to Bonnie Raitt for “Something to Talk About.” The song also secured Carey a nomination for non-classical Producer of the Year, making her (at the time) only the second woman to ever achieve the honor.

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If you are a frequent traveler, you probably have your packing routine pretty much down to a science. Rolling instead of folding? Check. Packing cubes? Of course. Wearing your heaviest items, such as your jacket and sneakers, on the plane so you don’t have to pack them away? Obviously. And, of course, having travel-friendly products is part of your travel arsenal. Well, if you don’t have a multi-use charger on deck yet, it is time to invest in one. Luckily, you do not have to break the bank in order to do so, especially if you are also a regular Aldi shopper. Right now, the German grocery store chain is selling a 3-in-1 charger for just $14.99, and you can find it as part of the current Aldi Finds rotation.

Bauhn’s 3-in-1 Wireless Charger has a sleek folding design. It uses MagSafe technology and can charge your phone, earbuds and smart watch all at the same time, so you don’t have to pack three separate plugs and charging cords.

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Because it folds shut, this charger is super compact, making it a breeze to pack for a trip. This saves room in your luggage by removing excess bulk and giving you extra space for other important items (or souvenirs you plan to bring back home).

You can find this three-in-one charger now at select Aldi stores as part of the retailer’s current selection of Aldi Finds, weekly specials that come and go every single week on Wednesdays. These products are limited edition and are only available while supplies last. You can shop for these items in Aldi’s center aisles.

If you are interested in shopping other Aldi Finds, be sure to check out this sleek two-section laundry basket that makes sorting a total breeze, this retro-chic two-tier fruit bowl that doubles as an elegant centerpiece and this fan-favorite automatic scrub brush that shoppers say “saved their back.” Be sure to move fast if you see an Aldi Find you’re interested in; however, these items never stay on the shelves for very long.

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After watching Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fans have lots of questions. What’s next for Peter Parker is one of the many questions people are asking. Another is: will Tom Holland continue to portray Spider-Man and Peter Parker? The actor has been playing the popular superhero since 2016, debuting in Captain America: Civil War. Since then, he has made appearances in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, and has portrayed Peter Parker in four standalone Spider-Man Movies: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. 

And while Holland’s MCU version of Spider-Man has taken a different direction than the previous films starring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, fans are still wondering if the MCU Spider-Man will battle iconic villains like Venom. More importantly, fans are wondering if Harry Osborn will make an appearance in Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy. While Green Goblin was featured in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Harry Osborn has yet to make an appearance, despite being featured in Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man films (portrayed by James Franco). 

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And because fans are so excited about this character and hope to see him join the MCU, they’re already fancasting possible contenders. One of their top choices is Timothée Chalamet. The 30-year-old actor has had a staggering career, with a filmography that includes Call Me By Your Name, Marty Supreme, Dune, Little Women, Wonka, Interstellar and more. He has received three Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, making him the youngest male actor in history to reach three nominations in the category. He was also nominated for Best Picture for Marty Supreme as a producer, bringing his total to four Oscar nominations. 

According to @ChaosCrave_ on X, Chalamet is reportedly in early talks with Marvel Studios to play Harry Osborn in the next Spider-Man trilogy alongside Tom Holland. While the post comes from a parody account, users on X are actually taking it seriously and campaigning for Chalamet to receive a role in the films. “Y’all joking, but this would be generational casting,” tweeted X user @Khaliltooshort. 

Yall joking but this would be a generational casting https://t.co/7CWtLDrquK

A movie starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet? Sign us up! That would certainly be incredible casting. While Zendaya stars alongside Chalamet in the Dune series and alongside husband Tom Holland in the Spider-Man films, we have yet to see all three actors together in a film. But who knows? Maybe Marvel is hoping to snag Chalamet for a potential role in the MCU. Watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters right now. 

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle covers everything from classic ’90s toys to workouts you do on leg day. You might also need to know things about the main ingredient in an omelet, painters’ tools, and classic crime duos.

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 Monday, August 17, 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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Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

1 Across: Brownie ingredients — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”

5 Across: Gym rep on leg day — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”

6 Across: “Silly” stuff — HINT: Starts with the letter “P”

7 Across: Stand for a painter — HINT: Ends with the letter “L”

8 Across: Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”

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1 Down: = — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”

2 Down: Courageous — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”

3 Down: Fenced in, as a private community — HINT: Starts with the letter “G”

4 Down: What “each of us already has, all we need to do is find it,” per Diane von Furstenberg — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”

5 Down: Contractor’s detail, for short — HINT: Ends with the letter “C”

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

1 Across: Brownie ingredients — EGGS

5 Across: Gym rep on leg day — SQUAT

6 Across: “Silly” stuff — PUTTY

7 Across: Stand for a painter — EASEL

8 Across: Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple — CLYDE

1 Down: = — EQUAL

2 Down: Courageous — GUTSY

3 Down: Fenced in, as a private community — GATED

4 Down: What “each of us already has, all we need to do is find it,” per Diane von Furstenberg — STYLE

5 Down: Contractor’s detail, for short — SPEC

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Sometimes the right song arrives at exactly the right time.

For the Byrds, that song was “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Written by folk legend Pete Seeger in the late 1950s, the song was built almost entirely from words found in the third chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes. Seeger set the ancient text to music, adding the title, along with a closing plea for peace to create a folk song that would eventually become something much bigger.

The song first appeared on the Limeliters’ 1962 album Folk Matinee, with future Byrds frontman Roger McGuinn playing guitar as a backing musician. Seeger recorded his own version shortly afterward, and McGuinn later arranged the song for Judy Collins who released her own ethereal recording. But even then, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” had yet to find its defining sound.

In 1965, the Byrds were instrumental in ushering folk rock into the mainstream. Their debut album, Mr. Tambourine Man, had arrived that summer, powered by their No. 1 interpretation of Bob Dylan’s title song. Less than six months later, the band released its sophomore album, Turn! Turn! Turn!, continuing its magical blend of folk songwriting, layered harmonies and McGuinn’s unmistakable 12-string Rickenbacker guitar.

“If you listen to the rhythm work on say, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ you’ll hear a rolling arpeggio pattern underneath,” said McGuinn in an interview with Heatbeat. “That’s me playing the electric twelve string. Then I played the lead break on the G string going up and down the neck. We overdubbed the lead break part.”

The results were extraordinary. Even Seeger, who was not a fan of rock ‘n’ roll, liked it.

According to Byrds member David Crosby, Seeger wrote the band a letter of appreciation for their rendition of the song. “‘You know, they used to do everything but burn crosses on my lawn for being a communist,'” Crosby recalled of Seeger’s letter in an interview with Byrdwatcher. “‘Now they come around and ask for my autograph, and I just can’t tell you how much good you’ve done me in this town, I really appreciate that. People like me again and I just really do appreciate that. You boys are wonderful boys…’ It’s a wonderful letter. He was just knocked out, you know.”

Released as the album’s lead single in October 1965, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December, becoming the Byrds’ second chart-topper.

More importantly, its message was arriving during a rapidly changing moment in American history. As U.S. involvement in Vietnam ramped up and a growing counterculture began challenging established authority, the song’s meditation on war, peace, life, death and change resonated powerfully with young listeners.

The Byrds had taken a centuries-old passage, filtered through Seeger’s folk sensibility, and transformed it into a shimmering rock anthem. And the world responded.

“Turn! Turn! Turn!” would become closely associated with the Byrds despite the song’s long journey before reaching them. The band’s distinctive interpretation and subsequent recording helped cement both their place in the emerging folk rock movement and their reputation as one of the defining groups of the era.

More than 60 years later, the unlikely No. 1 hit remains a timeless reminder that for everything, there truly is a season.

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Country legend George Strait is mourning the death of a longtime friend and one of the most decorated cowboys in rodeo history.

Strait, 74, paid tribute to five-time world champion Phil Lyne, who died on Friday, Aug. 14, at the age of 79, according to Sports Illustrated. Lyne was widely regarded as one of the greatest all-around cowboys the sport has ever seen.

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On Sunday, Aug. 16, Strait shared a touching message for Lyne on his Instagram Stories, remembering both his friend’s impact on their native Texas and his remarkable rodeo career.

“Phil Lyne, we’ll never forget you,” Strait wrote. “All of our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless them.”

“You left your mark on South Texas and of course all of the rodeo world,” the “Check Yes or No” singer continued. “A true cowboy in every sense of the word. I’m proud that I got to call you my friend.”

Strait ended his tribute with a poignant farewell: “I’ll see you down the road someday, amigo. – gs”

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Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1947, Lyne started young. He entered his first rodeo when he was just 4 years old and went on to win titles at the youth, high school and college levels before turning professional.

After joining the Rodeo Cowboys Association, now the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, in 1969, Lyne was named Rookie of the Year. Just two years later, he became both the all-around cowboy and tie-down roping world champion, then repeated both feats in 1972.

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Lyne’s versatility was extraordinary. During his career, he earned money in five events: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping and steer wrestling.

His showdown with fellow rodeo great Larry Mahan during the 1972 season was even captured in The Great American Cowboy, which went on to win the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Lyne finished that season with $60,852 in prize money, setting an RCA single-season record.

Remarkably, Lyne largely walked away from professional rodeo after the 1972 season to raise his daughters on his family’s Texas ranch. He later returned to competition part-time and, nearly two decades after his first world championships, captured the 1990 PRCA steer roping world title.

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Lyne was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1979 and would eventually receive honors from numerous other organizations, including the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, PBR Ring of Honor and Bull Riding Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and daughters Amanda and Samantha. Samantha Lyne is a former professional barrel racer and is married to two-time PBR world champion J.B. Mauney.

Lyne died in Cotulla, Texas, on Aug. 14. He was 79.

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It feels like just yesterday we were all binge-watching Outer Banks during COVID quarantine and debating who our favorite Pogue was. Now, the show has officially wrapped filming for its fifth and final season. To celebrate, the cast, crew and Netflix attended and hosted the “Pogues for Life: A Fan Farewell” Event. Several cast members walked the red carpet of the event, including Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Madison Bailey (Kiara Carrera), Carlacia Grant (Cleo Anderson), Chase Stokes (John B Routledge), Jonathan Daviss (Pope Heyward) and Drew Starkey (Rafe Cameron). Co-creators Josh Pate and Jonas Pate also attended the event.

Not only did the cast attend, but fans got a glimpse of season five, as Netflix showed the first episode of the season. While the show is set in Outer Banks, North Carolina and filmed in Charleston, South Carolina, the event took place in Los Angeles, California at The Ford. 

“Pogues for Life: A Fan Farewell” event didn’t just include the glitz and glam of the red carpet and a sneak peek of the season. The Pogues and Kooks also gave very heartfelt interviews to say goodbye to the show they’ve been filming for seven years, and signed the OBX surfboard. And of course, they took their last Pogue selfie. 

the last pogue selfie pic.twitter.com/cHIzG9eQ8u

Just days ago, the cast also recreated their iconic first photo together to celebrate the end of an era. They also wore matching shirts with their iconic lines from the show, including “the outer banks, paradise on earth” and “you love the idea of me.” Netflix posted photos of the cast stunning in their T-shirts a day before the event. 

it really is pogues for life 🥲 pic.twitter.com/oPqAH49CKi

The cast couldn’t be more excited for the season five premiere. “Kinda chic to end this journey with the fans we started with,” Carlacia Grant posted earlier today, with stunning photos of her on the carpet in Alexander McQueen and Jimmy Choo. Fans in her comments are ecstatic and sad about the show’s bittersweet ending. “This show got us through COVID. I can’t believe it’s ending,” one user commented. 

Season five of Outer Banks picks back up where season four left off. The Pogues are grieving the loss of their best friend JJ (Rudy Pankow) in Morocco, stranded far from home and seek to find the Blue Crown. Outer Banks season five premieres on Netflix on August 20.