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Taylor Swiftand Travis Kelce's wedding was packed with unforgettable celebrity moments including one couple who made it Instagram official.

Just days after the star-studded celebration at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Brad Pittand girlfriendInes de Ramon gave fans one of their rarest glimpses into their relationship when photos from the evening surfaced on Instagram.

The images, shared Monday, July 6, by hairstylist Laurie Zanoletti, showed the couple embracing before heading to the wedding. Pitt, 62, wore a classic tuxedo with a bow tie and dark sunglasses, while de Ramon, 33, opted for a fitted black lace gown paired with teardrop earrings and a sleek high ponytail. The gallery post featured two photos featuring the duo together, with one seemingly showing Pitt leaning in for a kiss.

"My favorite lovers @inesdrmn & Brad Pitt for an incredible moment in nyc🤍🥹," Zanoletti captioned the post. Ramon reshared the pics to her Instagram Story, pairing the images with Swift's "Lover," followed by "Delicate." The post marked the first time Ramon publicly shared photos featuring Pitt on her social media.

On Zanoletti’s original post, fans were quick to leave their thoughts in the comments.

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“THE WAY I SCREAMED😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 THEY LOOK BEAUTIFUL!!!!” one exclaimed.

“Power couple❤️‍🔥,” another wrote, while a third said, “Love looks so good on them both !!!”

The couple, who have been romantically linked since 2022, have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight outside of the occasional red carpet appearances together.

Their date night unfolded at what was arguably the celebrity event of the summer. Following the ceremony, guests were treated to a lavish reception at Madison Square Garden that reportedly included surprise performances fromPaul McCartney, who sang the Beatles classic "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and Stevie Nicks. Other reports reveal the big night had over a thousand guests in attendance.

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Elder, the acclaimed heavy psychedelic rock band behind the standout album Lore, has dropped a major surprise amid its ongoing tour.

The band, which was formed by vocalist and guitarist Nick DiSalvo alongside bassist Jack Donovan, guitarist and keyboardist Mike Risberg and drummer Georg Edert, announced its 2027 tour dates.

The quartet is welcoming the new year with a bang by unveiling a headlining European and U.K. tour.

The 21-date run kicks off in Oberhausen, Germany, on Feb. 3, followed by shows in major cities across Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden before wrapping up in London, U.K., on Feb. 27.

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Apart from the massive run, Elder will be joined by the Amsterdam-based heavy psychedelic rock band Temple Fang for the European run, while the Chicago-based heavy psych-rock and psychedelic metal band REZN joins for a few dates for the U.K. shows.

Feb. 3: Oberhausen, DE @ Kulttempel
Feb. 4: Brussels, BE @ Botanique
Feb. 5: Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
Feb. 6: Hamburg, DE @ Gruenspan
Feb. 8: Gothenburg, SE @ Monument
Feb. 9: Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller Music Hall
Feb. 11: Stockholm, SE @ Kollektivet Livet
Feb. 12: Copenhagen, DK @ Pumpehuset
Feb. 13: Berlin, DE @ Festsaal Kreuzberg
Feb. 14: Leipzig, DE @ UT Connewitz
Feb. 16: Prague, CZ @ Futurum Music Bar
Feb. 17: Vienna, AT @ Flex
Feb. 18: Munich, DE @ Technikum
Feb. 19: Zurich, CH @ Plaza Klub
Feb. 20: Saarbrücken, DE @ Garage
Feb. 21: Paris, FR @ Le Trabendo
Feb. 23: Bristol, UK @ Trinity Centre
Feb. 24: Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
Feb. 25: Glasgow, UK @ The Garage
Feb. 26: Manchester, UK @ Academy 2
Feb. 27: London, UK @ Electric Brixton

The announcement of Elder's upcoming 2027 tour follows the release of the band's new album, Through Zero.

Elder officially unveiled its seventh full-length studio album in May, led by the title track "Through Zero" as its first single.

The band described the album as one that highlights its signature sound while introducing new influences.

“Having long since mastered crushing riffs, melodic jaunts, progressive patterns, hypnotic grooves and ethereal atmospherics, Elder return with their most immediate record to date. On Through Zero, the band lets seeds from outside the sphere of rock to take root and bloom within their progressive framework. Listeners will find new textures, sequences and sounds woven into Elder's endlessly bombastic take on heavy rock,” the band wrote on its official website.

The six-track album includes "Sigil To Ruin," "Capture/Release," "Through Zero," "Strata," "Endless Return" and "Sight Unseen."

Currently, Elder has completed the first leg of its summer tour and is continuing to hit the road throughout July with performances in Poland, Germany, Italy and other countries, including headlining shows and festival appearances.

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A song that was born from a deep grief continues to be a timeless classic years later that still resonates with people everywhere. The song in question is Eric Clapton's 1991 track "Tears in Heaven," which he wrote after the death of his son.

In early 1991, Clapton's 4-year-old son died in a tragic accident. While going through the intense loss, Clapton expressed his feelings through his music. He wrote the ballad "Tears in Heaven" with Will Jennings soon after his son Conor's death, the same year. It was released on the soundtrack for the film Rush, which was a crime drama starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jason Patric.

Early the next year, Clapton performed the track live for MTV Unplugged. Along with "Tears in Heaven," he also played the songs "Layla," "Running on Faith," and "San Francisco Bay Blues," and many more. He then released the performance as his live album, Unplugged, later in the year.

"Tears in Heaven" was a huge success. It remains Clapton's best-selling single in the United States, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also won him three Grammys, including Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year.

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In an interview he gave alongside the Unplugged performance, Clapton explained how the song came to be. He said that he was working on a song for the film Rush that "needed to illustrate loss, because of what happens in the movie."

Clapton went on, "And it was a good opportunity for me to write about my son, about the loss of my son, and also have somewhere to put it, to channel it. And I really wanted to say something about what had happened to me, and the opportunity the movie gave me was excellent."

Conor was the son Clapton shared with his former partner, model Lory Del Santo. He also had a daughter named Ruth before Conor's birth, and later welcomed kids Julie, Ella, and Sophie.

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It's pretty rare for an instrumental song to go all the way to the top of the charts, but in May of 1982, one now-iconic track managed to do just that. Of course, the fact that it was the theme for an Oscar-winning blockbuster probably helped a bit.

Written by Greek composer Vangelis, "Chariots of Fire" was the theme for the movie of the same name, which was one of the highest-grossing flicks of 1981. Originally, the theme was simply called "Titles," because it played during the film's opening title sequence. The name was changed after it started climbing the charts.

The sweeping, hopeful song was the perfect fit for a heartfelt historical drama about two young British runners and the challenges they face on their road to success at the Olympics.

"Chariots of Fire" was more than moving; it was also groundbreaking. As Greg Evans of Deadline noted in his obituary for Vangelis, who died in 2022 at the age of 79, the theme combined "orchestral music, electronic synth sounds, jazz and ambient to create a then-new sound for the film that seemed to provide the musical equivalent of the ocean waves that crashed as the story’s Olympic runners sprinted down the beach."

It makes sense that "Chariots of Fire" ended up being used at the actual Olympics, multiple times, starting with the 1984 Summer and Winter Olympics. As Yahoo Sports reported, the song had a major presence at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where it was played during the opening ceremony and during each medal ceremony.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, "Chariots of Fire" has been featured in countless TV shows and other movies, usually to comedic effect (such as Mr. Mom and National Lampoon's Vacation).

All these years later, "Chariots of Fire" — ranked at #63 on a list of the "Top 75 Movie Songs of All Time" by Billboard — remains instantly recognizable.

"With those six notes, Vangelis gets across a combination of exhilaration and contemplation," wrote Tom Breihan for Stereogum in 2020. "If those runners hadn't been moving in slow motion, it never would've worked. But combined with those images, the music evokes a feeling of achievement and glory, of time slowing down when you're doing something great."

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Few songs evoke the feeling of a warm summer evening quite like "Summer Breeze."

When Seals and Crofts released the song in 1972, its gentle acoustic melody, lush harmonies and vivid imagery made it an instant standout. The soft rock classic climbed to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the duo's signature recordings. More than two decades later, the song took on an entirely different personality when gothic metal band Type O Negative recorded its own unforgettable interpretation.

The original captured the quiet joys of everyday life.

Written by Jim Seals and Dash Crofts, "Summer Breeze" paints a picture of returning home after a long day, finding comfort in family, nature and the simple pleasures of the season. Its easygoing arrangement and warm vocal harmonies helped define the emerging soft rock sound of the early 1970s, while its nostalgic lyrics made it a perennial favorite on classic hits and adult contemporary radio.

"It gives me this warm feeling," Crofts once said of the song, describing an "8-Track Flashback," and a "feeling of security and belonging."

The song also became the duo's breakthrough hit.

"I was raised around classical music," Crofts said of his partnership with Seals in a 1971 interview. "Jimmy was raised around, oh, country-rock. Then we both evolved through all kinds of rock - kind of country, kind of classical, jazz...all kinds of music. We've known each other most of our lives - we're both originally from Texas - and we worked in groups together, but never together as a duo or never together on these particular instruments, so it's really a brand new beginning for both of us."

"Summer Breeze" introduced Seals and Crofts to a national audience, paving the way for later successes including "Diamond Girl," "We May Never Pass This Way (Again)" and "Get Closer." Over the decades, its unmistakable opening guitar figure has become synonymous with summertime, road trips and relaxing vacations.

Then came one of rock's most unexpected cover versions.

In 1993, Brooklyn-based metal band Type O Negative included "Summer Breeze" on its breakthrough album Bloody Kisses. Rather than recreating the sunny optimism of the original, the band slowed the tempo, tuned its guitars lower and surrounded the melody with haunting keyboards, thunderous riffs and Peter Steele's unmistakably deep baritone. The result transformed a peaceful soft rock ballad into a dark, atmospheric gothic metal epic while preserving the strength of the original songwriting.

The dramatic contrast between the two recordings demonstrated the remarkable versatility of Seals and Crofts' composition. One version celebrates the warmth and tranquility of summer evenings, while the other explores the same melody through an eerie, brooding soundscape. Despite their differences, both have earned devoted followings and remain favorites within their respective genres.

More than 50 years after its original release, "Summer Breeze" continues to soundtrack vacations, backyard evenings and carefree summer days. Reimagined by Type O Negative 21 years later, the beloved classic proved that truly great songs can thrive in almost any musical style while never losing the qualities that made them unforgettable.

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Kylian Mbappé is slamming Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla for her racist comments after France's 2026 World Cup win over Paraguay.

The comments, which saw Amarilla, 61, call Mbappé, 27, a "colonized Cameroonian," came after a contentious game between the two on Saturday, in which France defeated Paraguay 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.

"Cameroonian colonized, pretending hard to be French, resentful, newly rich, arrogant and ugly," Amarilla captioned the post, which was translated from Spanish to English. "He was nervous and scared to death the whole game, like his whole team. They couldn't score a goal. They won by penalty."

The senator's comments didn't stop there. Amarilla said she wished the team, nicknamed La Albirroja, had slapped Mbappé with an "open hand" after the match.

She continued, "The only thing that many of us complain about Albirroja is that we didn't slap him with an open hand after the match ended. And that I'm not a fan of football."

Amarilla, who, per The Athletic, has served in the Senate of the Republic of Paraguay since 2023, made more racist remarks about Mbappé on X earlier that evening, referring to him as a "brute" who "didn't even learn to write." She also compared him to a chimpanzee, writing that "instead of mother's milk, he sucked on coconuts."

Bruto no aprendió ni a escribir, en vez de leche materna chupaba cocos y lo más instruido que escucho eran chimpancés. Le hubieras mostrado el dedo Orlando Gill, yo lo hago en el senado y no pasa nada !!! https://t.co/9TAVQoGVsb

The French national team captain responded to Amarilla on Monday, July 6, also taking to X, where he called her a "despicable woman" who does not represent Paraguay or its national team.

"Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position," Mbappé wrote in the post, which was translated from French to English. "You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honor throughout the competition."

The soccer star continued, "Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, making way for an incompetent woman who gives the worst possible image of her country."

Madame Celeste Amarilla,
Vous êtes une femme méprisable et indigne de sa fonction.
Vous ne représentez pas le Paraguay, ce pays qui a transpiré la passion et l’honneur tout au long de la compétition. Par votre inconscience et votre racisme décomplexé, le monde entier a déjà… pic.twitter.com/EnYmgQXvPL

The French Football Federation (FFF) also issued a statement on Monday defending the Paris-born player and calling Amarilla's "racist" remarks "completely abusive and unacceptable."

"How can one hold such a speech? These words are disgraceful and reprehensible," the FFF's press release read. "They must be prosecuted here as well as elsewhere. The FFF is reporting this matter to the prosecutor's office for the purpose of prosecution."

The organization added that it "gives its full support to its captain, players and, more generally, to all victims of such hateful words."

"These words dishonor those who utter them and those who spread them," the statement concluded. "The players of the Équipe de France represent France. It's our country that is being insulted."

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Summer is in full swing, and it's time to break out your favorite warm-weather basics. If you’ve been looking for a cute pair of shorts that you can easily throw on in hot temperatures, the Sunbs Athletic Shorts at Walmart are a classic bestseller that are now on sale for over 65% off. The versatile closet staple is easy to pair with anything from tank tops to hoodies, and they're marked down to as low as $12 right now. 

These cute shorts are available in sizes extra small to 2XL and come in six stylish colors that will effortlessly complement a wide range of pieces in your wardrobe. Though the gray and black options are available at the lowest price, you can also shop it in black-gray, coffee, dark green, and khaki at $13 to $15. 

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No matter which color you choose, these casual shorts are comfy enough to wear for a variety of occasions, whether you're heading to the gym, running errands, or just lounging around the house. They feature a stretchy, elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring tie that you can tighten or loosen to find the best fit. The fit is flowy and relaxed, with two convenient side pockets that are ideal for stashing phones, keys, lip balm, and other small essentials. 

Made from 53% cotton and 47% polyester, the high-waisted shorts are soft, breathable, and designed to feel gentle against the skin. The sweat-absorbing material is comfortable and lightweight, making it perfect for warm temperatures. They're also easy to style, pairing effortlessly with tanks, tees, and sweaters. 

The Sunbs shorts have earned 120 five-star ratings from Walmart shoppers, who complimented their "flattering" fit and versatile look. One reviewer said they're "great summer lounge shorts," while another called them "cute" and "comfortable." A third buyer said they're "super comfy" and perfect for everyday wear. 

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The Sunbs Athletic Shorts are an easy wardrobe staple that you'll reach for on repeat all summer long. They're cute, lightweight, and versatile enough to wear for a range of occasions. Grab a pair while they're still on sale for as low as $12 at Walmart. 

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You’ll solve today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle in record time if you follow the clues. One answer pertains to your foot, while another may remind you of childhood. As for the rest, that’s up to you. 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, July 7, 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: Body part exposed in a sandal — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

4 Across: With 7-Across, zen state of mind —HINT: Starts with the letter "I"

7 Across: See 4-Across — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

8 Across: Goldman ___ (investment bank) — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

9 Across: Many a kid's gift — HINT: Starts with the letter "T"

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1 Down: Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say — HINT: Starts with the letter "T"

2 Down: ___-Day (vitamin brand) — HINT: Starts with the letter "O"

3 Down: Vote into law — HINT: Ends with the letter "T"

5 Down: Word shouted into a canyon — HINT: Starts with the letter "E"

6 Down: Table booking website — HINT: Ends with the letter "Y"

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

1 Across: Body part exposed in a sandal — TOE

4 Across: With 7-Across, zen state of mind —INNER

7 Across: See 4-Across — PEACE

8 Across: Goldman ___ (investment bank) — SACHS

9 Across: Many a kid's gift — TOY

1 Down: Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say — TIPS

2 Down: ___-Day (vitamin brand) — ONEA

3 Down: Vote into law — ENACT

5 Down: Word shouted into a canyon — ECHO

6 Down: Table booking website — RESY

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Fans of classic sitcoms who have access to Netflix have only weeks left before a beloved TV series leaves the platform, as Home Improvement is joining a bunch of other movies and TV shows leaving the streamer on Aug. 1.

The show, which ran from 1991 to 1999 and has a total of eight seasons, stars Tim Allen as Tim Taylor, a family man who has his own show called "Tool Time." As with a lot of sitcoms, the plot follows Tim amid his chaotic life with his wife Jill, played by Patricia Richardson, and their three kids. This includes the oldest named Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan), the middle child Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), and the youngest, Mark (Taran Noah Smith).

While the show aired in the 1990s, it still has plenty of fans, both new and old, and it finally came to Netflix in early 2025. But for those who have had Home Improvement on their watchlist and still haven't started it, they need to get on it now. All eight seasons will be gone by the start of next month.

Home Improvement isn't the only show or film leaving in August. Other shows include Fear the Walking Dead, A Discovery of Witches, and Better Than Us, among others. Some notable movies also disappearing from the platform are Triple 9, 27 Dresses, Father of the Bride, Ouija, Pretty Woman, and many more.

While it's possible that Home Improvement could return to Netflix in the future with another streaming deal, it likely wouldn't be anytime soon.

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A reboot series of Home Improvement has also been in talks for a while now, but it's currently paused due to difficulties securing original cast members, according to Allen's comments about the project in a recent interview with Us Weekly.

He told the publication, "They keep talking about how it could move forward, but they get stuck [because] there are some personality problems right now with the boys... That’s a little challenging right now, to put it mildly." It remains to be seen if the reboot ever gets off the ground.

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As Joni Mitchell once said, she "was an albums artist, not a singles artist. And that’s got nothing to do with the hit parade.” Of course, Mitchell became one of the most legendary singer-songwriters of her generation even without any number one hits...but that doesn't mean she didn't know how to write one.

After Mitchell's managers, David Geffen and Elliot Roberts, started Asylum Records, she signed with the fledgling label to record her classic 1972 album For the Roses. According to Rolling Stone, when Geffen tried to persuade Mitchell to write a hit single, she rose to the occasion with the sweet, almost silly love song, "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio."

While Geffen later said "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio" was "almost kind of making fun of my attempt for her to write a hit record,” the song still stands as one of Mitchell's beloved. It also happens to feature another iconic musician on the harmonica: Graham Nash.

"I've never had a hit record in America so I got together with some friends and we decided we were going to make this hit — conjure up this bit of magic for AM radio, destined to appeal to DJs," Mitchell explained in a 1972 interview with Sounds Magazine.

"Graham and David [Crosby] came and Neil [Young] lent me his band and he came and played some guitar and somehow it didn't work," she continued. "There were too many chefs you know. We had a terrific evening, a lot of fun, and the track is nice, but it's just...it's like when you do a movie with a cast of thousands. Somehow I prefer movies with unknowns. So I'm going to start looking for people who are untried, who have a different kind of enthusiasm that comes from wanting to support the artist."

In the end, only Nash's unforgettable harmonica riff can be heard on the track that made the album, though Mitchell released a demo version of "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio" in 2023 with Young on guitar.

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Mitchell went on to say that before writing the tune, she "decided there were some ways to make a hit, increase the chances."

“DJs have to like it, so you put a long part at the beginning and the end so the DJs can talk over it. Take a tender situation and translate it into commonly appealing songs for the DJs. It’d have to be a bit corny," she quipped, per Far Out.

Indeed, Mitchell even called herself out in the lyrics:

If you're driving into town with a dark cloud above you
Dial in the number who's bound to love you
Oh honey, you turn me on, I'm a radio
I'm a country station, I'm a little bit corny
I'm a Wildwood flower waving for you
Broadcasting tower waving for you

While "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio" didn't exactly top the charts, it did end up qualifying as a hit: The song peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and #10 in Canada and spent a total 16 weeks on the charts.

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David Beckham may not be playing in this year's World Cup, but fans are joking that he's still getting more screen time than some of the players.

The former England captain has been popping up throughout the tournament in a string of high-profile ads, prompting mixed reactions from viewers who say they can't seem to get through a commercial break without seeing him (which, for the record, is true).

In fact, the 51-year-old appears in ads for several major brands during the World Cup, including Bank of America, Lay's, Home Depot, McDonald's, Stella Artois and Adidas.

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Market analysts have estimated, per The Sun, that Beckham could earn around £19 million from endorsements tied to the tournament (which is equivalent to about $25 million U.S. dollars). Marketing Made Clear told the outlet, "Brands work with Beckham because he is dependable and recognisable."

And during Monday night’s match between the U.S. and Belgium, fans couldn’t help but sound off online about Beck’s air time.

“David Beckham is the real MVP of this world cup. The amount of ads this man in his money niceeee,” one quipped on X.

“David Beckham has never actually shopped in a Home Depot,” another fan noted.

A third said, “I can't wait for David Beckham to go back into the Disney Vault for commercials for a while.”

“Yes I very much enjoy David Beckham in every ad,” a fourth replied.

The East London-born soccer legend retired from the sport in 2013. Since then, he has continued to build a massive business empire, including his role as co-owner of Inter Miami. 

His heavy presence during the U.S.-hosted tournament comes as another soccer icon is preparing to say goodbye to the World Cup stage. Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 match against Spain on Sunday, July 5, that the 2026 tournament will be his last.

"It's about enjoying it as much as possible," Ronaldo said, per ESPN. "This will be my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow isn't my last game." The 41-year-old added that he will eventually step away from international football with no regrets. "I play football because I love it… You have to enjoy every day. And I've scored three goals [at this World Cup], I'm not doing too badly, right?"

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July 6 marks a special milestone for one of the unsung heroes of 1970s soft rock.

Rik Elswit, the longtime guitarist for Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, turns 81 today. Best known for his distinctive guitar work and decades with the beloved band, Elswit helped craft the sound behind many of Dr. Hook's biggest hits, leaving a lasting mark on one of the era's most recognizable groups.

Elswit joined Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show during the band's rise to national prominence in the early 1970s. Originally formed by Ray Sawyer, Dennis Locorriere, Billy Francis, George Cummings and Jay David, the group blended rock, country, pop and humor into a style all its own, quickly earning a devoted following.

Interestingly, it was beloved author, poet and musician Shel Silverstein who introduced Elswit to his would-be bandmates.

"I knew Shel because a folk rock band I was in, Ripple, had a very pretty brunette bass player," Elswit told the Marin Independent Journal. "So hed show up at Gatsby's (a popular Caledonia Street restaurant in Sausalito that had live music in the '70s) on Sunday afternoons and watch us. One day he came into the music store where I was teaching guitar and told me the guys in Dr. Hook were looking for a guitar player, and would I see what I could do. After I spent a week trying to find someone, I told Shel I hadn't found anyone yet. He said, 'No, you idiot. You. Go there. Go to their rehearsal tonight.' I did, and I got the gig."

As the band's lead guitarist, Elswit became an integral part of its evolving sound. His tasteful playing complemented the group's vocal harmonies and helped bring to life a string of enduring hits, including "Only Sixteen," "A Little Bit More," "Sharing the Night Together," "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" and "Sexy Eyes." Those songs helped transform Dr. Hook from an offbeat country-rock act into one of the most successful soft rock bands of the decade.

The band's crossover appeal made it a fixture on both pop and adult contemporary radio throughout the late 1970s. With memorable melodies, relatable lyrics and polished musicianship, Dr. Hook built a catalog that continues to resonate with listeners decades later.

Although the group underwent lineup changes over the years, Elswit remained one of its longest-serving members, contributing to both its live performances and studio recordings. His steady presence helped maintain the band's signature sound through its most successful period and beyond.

Today, Dr. Hook's music remains a staple of classic hits and soft rock radio, introducing songs like "Sharing the Night Together" and "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" to new generations of listeners. Elswit's guitar work continues to be an essential part of those timeless recordings.

"I've made my living in rock and roll, worked almost every bar in San Francisco, probably putting number of them out of business, and have a number of gold singles to my credit as a member of Dr. Hook," Elswit said. "But the music I make for love has always been roots music, country and blues, and I specialize in banjo, three-finger and clawhammer, and in thumbstyle guitar."

As Rik Elswit celebrates his 81st birthday on July 6, fans are recognizing a musician whose contributions helped define the sound of 1970s soft rock. While he may not have always occupied center stage, his playing remains woven into some of the decade’s most beloved and enduring classics.

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She's calling herself White House Barbie! Nicki Minaj joined the president at a White House Rose Garden luncheon on Monday afternoon, andDonald Trumphad some very complimentary things to say about the rap star. 

Trump introduced Minaj by showering her with praise: “We also have a woman that is so respected and so hot and so great and such a great friend of, I don’t say conservative; I say of common sense.” The president continued, “She’s a fantastic person, and she’s a woman that’s respected by everybody, and she’s got real talent.”

And, based on a recent X post, Minaj is giving that praise right back. The rapper shared a photo of herself in the Oval Office with Trump, writing, “Whoa!!!! #WhiteHouseBarbie with her favorite President of all time!!!!”

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Minaj’s White House appearance shouldn't come as a surprise. This isn’t the first time the unlikely pairing has publicly supported one another. In 2025, the celeb thanked the commander in chief while speaking on a United Nations panel (Combating Religious Violence and the Killing of Christians in Nigeria), “I would like to thank President Trump for priotitizing this issue and for his leadership on the global stage in calling for urgent action to defend Christians in Nigeria, to combat extermism and to bring a stop to violence agaisnt those who simply want to exrecise their natural right to freedom of religion or belief.” 

In January of 2026, Minaj applauded Trump again, saying at a U.S. Treasury event celebrating Trump Accounts (which launched recently), “I am probably the president’s number one fan, and that’s not going to change.” She addressed her critics, adding, “The hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more.” 

And yes, it does look like some hate is coming her way for spending time with Trump. Critics took to her X post, writing, “You are going to regret this in a few years” and “How come you weren't invited to perform at his so awesome freedumb festival?”

Of course, plenty of fans approved of her White House visit, commenting, “Congratulations! You deserve this and so much more! Thank you for always inspiring so many worldwide!” and “Loving it! Both will go down as the G.O.A.T.” 

The White House’s official Instagram account also posted a photo of the pair, and the comments were again divided. On a high note, some fans wrote, “This crossover is the best thing to happen to me” and “Queen and President.” But others had a different take on the visit: “No one even 15 years ago would believe this was real” and “Such an awkward photo.” 

The backlash continued on Reddit, where it seems like everyone panned his “so hot” comment, “She really thinks this charade will work. Oh, girl gonna learn the hard way”, “Every day there’s a new headline that somehow feels even weirder than the last,” and “Gross.” 

The Human League was a cutting-edge band in the ’80s, building its identity around futuristic electronic sounds and embracing synthesizers and drum machines. So when it came time to release the fourth single from their third studio album,Dare!, the band had serious doubts about whether it belonged in their catalog.

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“Don’t You Want Me” was catchy, polished, and undeniably mainstream—perhaps too mainstream for a band determined to push electronic music into the future. Still, it’s a good thing they quelled those nagging thoughts, because “Don’t You Want Me” became the biggest hit of their career.

According to the Official Charts, Oakey thought so little of the song that he didn’t want to release it as a single because “he thought the fans would’ve thought they’d sold out.” To ensure fans loved the track, he insisted the single come with a free poster. Because, '80s.

Released in November 1981 in the U.K., the single crossed the pond in January. By March 1982, it had debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, then climbed to the top spot. Beginning July 3, 1982, “Don’t You Want Me” spent three weeks at No. 1.

It was an even bigger hit in its native country. Hitting the top spot on the Official Singles Chart in December 1981, it became the biggest-selling U.K. single of the year and ranks as the23rd-most successful single in U.K. chart history with more than 1.56 million copies sold.

Co-written by lead singer Philip Oakey, keyboardist and guitarist Jo Callis, and visual/conceptual member Philip Adrian Wright, the synth-pop track relies heavily on the aforementioned electronic production techniques. Lyrically, it's a sort of elevated duet that blends a he-said/she-said power struggle with soaring vocals from Oakey and vocalist Susan Ann Sulley.

Speaking of Sulley, the song transformed the amateur singer from a teenage backing vocalist into one of synth-pop’s defining voices. Before “Don’t You Want Me,” she had never taken the lead on a major Human League track.

“The key to that song is that we didn't spoil it,” Oakey told NME in 2012, via Songfacts. “With most songs, you think of a couple of nice tunes and some words, and then you start working, and you work until they're not very good. We happened to stop before, stop while it was still all right. So in a strange way, it sounds complicated, but it's a pretty simple sort of song.”

Though Oakey has since grown to appreciate the track and its impact on the band, he still doesn’t think much of it. In 2014, he told Classic Pop magazine, per Songfacts, “‘Don’t You Want Me’ might have shifted gazillions, but either I’ve heard it too many times or the rest of Dare! is just so far ahead that it puts it in the shade. Still, it made the band.”

Today, The Human League is still together.

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Philip Oakey, joined by longtime vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley, recently wrapped a major North American Generations Tour with special guests Soft Cell and AlisonMoyet. They’re now getting ready for a 2027 Generations Tourhopping around Australia and New Zealand.

No doubt they're performing “Don’t You Want Me,” and every screaming fan is responding with a resounding YES.

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If you can’t make it to the beach every day but still want your home to feel a little more coastal for summer, the Costway Arc Floor Lamp is a great Target find to consider while it’s on sale. It’s usually $87, but right now it’s down to just $50, making it 43% off. The lamp comes in black and has a woven paper rope shade that adds a breezy, natural texture, making any room feel warmer and more relaxed. 

The lamp measures 63 inches tall, has a 10-inch base, and a 12.5-inch-wide shade. It’s made with a metal pole and a paper rope shade, and it weighs a little over 10 pounds. The floor lamp has a standard socket that works with several bulb types up to 60 watts, though you’ll need to buy the bulb separately. It also has a 6.2-foot power cord and a foot pedal switch, so you don’t have to reach behind furniture every time you want to turn it on.

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A basic floor lamp can brighten a room, but it doesn’t always do much for the space beyond that. This one feels more decorative thanks to its stylish woven shade, which has a rattan-like look while still staying budget-friendly. The black metal frame keeps it from being too beachy, so you get that airy, coastal-inspired feel without making your living room fully look like a beach house. And although it feels especially fitting for summer, its neutral design makes it easy to leave out year-round.

One reviewer called it “very coastal, but not grandma‘s beach condo,” which is perfect if you like its breezy look but don’t want the lamp to feel kitschy or dated. They also added that it offers a “nice bright light, but not overly bright.” Another shopper said it “makes the room look more comfortable with a modern look.”

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This lamp would look right at home with a cream-colored sofa or chair, a light-wood coffee table, a cane cabinet, or a woven rug. It could also soften a room with darker furniture, since the shade adds some warmth, while the black pole pairs well with darker accents. And since the base is only 10 inches wide, you don’t have to worry about it taking up too much floor space.

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If your home could use better lighting and a more summery feel, the Costway Arc Floor Lamp is a must-see deal at just $50. It offers the look of a woven accent piece for much less than many similar-looking styles. Be sure to shop it now while it’s still marked down this low at Target.

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While Fleetwood Mac is probably best known for their hit songs from the '70s (particularly anything off the Rumours album), almost half of the band's Top 10 hits were actually released in the '80s. Among those chart-toppers were "Big Love," "Hold Me," and the last Top 10 track of Fleetwood Mac's career: "Little Lies," which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987.

Released as the third single from Fleetwood Mac's fourteenth studio album, Tango in the Night, "Little Lies" was written by Christine McVie and her then-husband, Eddy Quintela...or was it? As McVie told MOJO in 2017, Quintela apparently wasn't all that involved in the process.

"Let’s just say that...I wrote most of the songs," McVie said with a laugh. "'Little Lies' was very much my song, and it’s not about me, and it’s not about Eddy. It’s just a song I wrote, lying out by my pool with a pad and paper and that’s what I came up with. Counter-vocals written across Lindsey’s tune and…I just kind of made it up."

As the title implies, the song is about troubled romance:

If I could turn the page
In time then I'd rearrange just a day or two
Close my, close my, close my eyes
But I couldn't find a way
So I'll settle for one day to believe in you
Tell me, tell me, tell me lies
Tell me lies

“The idea of the lyric is: If I had the chance, I’d do it differently next time. But since I can’t, just carry on lying to me and I’ll believe, even though I know you’re lying," McVie told Billboard‘s Timothy White.

All these years later, McVie's words are still resonating with listeners, especially those dealing with relationship drama. In fact, a recent cover of the song by SVRCINA x Cat Vs. Cat was just featured on Season 8, Episode 26 of Love Island USA (speaking of relationship drama).

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As Love Island USA executive producer James Barker explained to Rolling Stone, the team behind the show has to be musically prepared for anything.

"We work to get hundreds or sometimes thousands of songs ready to go, because we don’t know where the story’s going. 'OK, this track is going to be great for when somebody eventually breaks up with somebody, or this track is going to be the perfect first-kiss song when that comes up,'" he said. "It's all based on the feeling and the lyrical content and just making sure that in our minds, whatever story could come of Love Island, that we have something locked and ready to go for that."

It wouldn't be all that surprising if a second (or third, or fourth) Fleetwood Mac tune showed on Love Island. (Just imagine "Go Your Own Way" playing when somebody gets sent home.)

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Love on the Spectrum star Connor Tomlinson is single no longer.

"Hard launch 🚀" Tomlinson captioned a sweet video with his new girlfriend, Sarah Siebert, on Monday, July 6.

In the clip, Connor was sipping a beer poolside before Sarah popped into frame to give him a peck on the cheek.

"Sarah and I are just boyfriend & girlfriend and for now that’s good enough for us ❤️‍🔥" Connor added in the comments.

Fans were quick to point out one physical characteristic of Connor's new lady that shocked Netflix viewers.

"BUT SHES BLONDE????" one fan questioned.

"AND SHE’S BLONDE!!!!! 🤭" another teased.

"Naturally blonde or not Connor looks happy and that's all that matters ❤️" yet another follower wrote.

Fans of the Netflix dating show will remember the fan-favorite made it clear that he prefers brunettes.

"I didn't think you were so hung up on hair color," Connor's mom, Lise, said after trying to set him up with a friend's daughter.

"And you didn't think to tell me?!" Connor hilariously retorted. "I am very upset with you."

Following the mishap with his mother, Connor was set up on a blind date by producers during season 3. That blind date with a girl named Georgie Harris turned into Connor's first love.

He was immediately smitten, referring to Georgie as his "demigoddess." Unfortunately, and to the shock of viewers, the pair called it quits after a trip to London.

More than two decades after it first topped the country charts, Toby Keith's signature patriotic anthem is climbing the music rankings once again.

"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" has surged to No. 4 on the Apple Music chart, showing that the song continues to connect with listeners 24 years after it became a No. 1 country hit in 2002. The renewed success follows another Independence Day weekend in which Americans streamed Keith's music in large numbers.

The comeback adds another chapter to the lasting popularity of one of country music's most recognizable songs. Originally released in May 2002 as the lead single from Keith's Unleashed album, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart during the Fourth of July weekend that same year.

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Its latest rise also comes more than two years after Keith's death on Feb. 5, 2024, when fans again turned to his catalog in record numbers. Since then, several of his biggest hits and albums have continued to perform strongly on streaming platforms and music charts.

The renewed momentum for "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" follows another strong Independence Day showing across major streaming services.

According to recent streaming data, the song became the most-streamed track on Spotify in the U.S. on July 4, 2026, finishing ahead of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas."

Now, its climb to No. 4 on Apple Music further highlights the song's continued popularity during the holiday season.

The anthem has become closely linked with Independence Day celebrations since its release, making it one of the country's most recognizable patriotic songs every July.

Keith wrote the song in late 2001 after two life-changing events. The first was the death of his father, Korean War veteran Hubert "H.K." Covel, who died in a traffic accident earlier that year. The second was the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, which deeply affected the country.

According to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Keith said his father lost an eye during the Korean War but never lost his love for America. That memory inspired him to write the song from his father's point of view.

The emotional connection behind the lyrics became a key reason why the record stood out when it was released.

Before officially recording it, Keith only performed the song live for military audiences. Their response convinced him that the song deserved a wider audience.

The song quickly became one of the defining country releases of 2002. After debuting on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in May of that year, "Courtes of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" climbed to No. 1 on the chart dated July 20, 2002. It also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100, where it reached No. 25, making it Keith's biggest solo pop hit at the time.

Over the years, the single has continued to find new audiences. Following Keith's death in February 2024, it returned to Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart at No. 15 as fans revisited his catalog. In 2025, the song again re-entered the charts during the Fourth of July period, reaching No. 8 on Hot Country Songs and No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 through increased streaming.

Its commercial success has also continued to grow. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified the song 5× Platinum, making it the highest-certified single of Keith's career in the United States.

The anthem's continued popularity reflects the lasting appeal of Keith's music. Throughout his career, he built one of country music's strongest catalogs, earning 42 Top 10 country hits and 33 No. 1 singles. His breakthrough came with "Should've Been a Cowboy" in 1993, while later chart-toppers such as "How Do You Like Me Now?!," "Beer for My Horses," "American Soldier" and "Made in America" helped establish him as one of the genre's biggest stars.

Even after his passing at age 62 following a battle with stomach cancer, listeners have continued to celebrate his work. Keith was also posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2024, honoring a career that spanned nearly three decades and produced some of country music's most enduring songs.

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If you love a French countryside aesthetic, especially in your bedroom, this enchanting new quilt set available on Kohl's website might be just what you need to elevate your bedroom. It is absolutely gorgeous.

Lush Decor's French Country Toile Quilt Set brings a breath of French countryside air to any bedroom. Right now, the king-size set is available and comes with three pieces: a quilt and two coordinating pillow shams. Featuring a 320-thread-count cotton shell and a polyester fill, this quilt set is as cozy as it is stylish. What's more, it is machine washable for easy maintenance.

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Boasting a reversible design with a delicate yellow toile pattern on one side and a soft stripe pattern on the reverse, this pretty quilt set's look can be changed with a quick flip, helping you keep your space feeling fresh without buying entirely new bedding.

This bedding set can be styled in so many beautiful ways. You can keep things simple by pairing the quilt set with crisp white sheets for a peaceful aesthetic. You could also opt to make things feel even cozier with some layers such as accent pillows and a folded throw blanket at the foot of the bed. It's all about the style you're going for in your bedroom.

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Shoppers love this quilt set, giving it an average rating of 4.6 stars on Kohls.com, with 91 percent of reviewers saying they would recommend it to others. Reviewers on Kohl's website rate the quilt and pillow shams highly for their quality.

"Beautiful bedding!" raved one fan in a five-star review on Kohls.com. "It's gorgeous and I'm extremely happy with this purchase. It fits my French country-inspired home."

"I am loving this reversible quilt! The design is very unique and different. It's very soft and it's made really well. It comes with two pillow cases that have the same design on it. I have washed this quilt set a couple of times and it still looks good as new. I can't say enough about the softness and quality of this quilt. I slept like a baby with it. It's very cozy. I would highly recommend it!" said another happy customer in a five-star review on Kohl's website.

You can order this beautiful French country-style quilt on Kohls.com. The king-sized set retails for $239.99.

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From snow slopes to Olympic podiums and now to the front row of fashion shows, Eileen Gu turned heads at Paris Fashion Week.

The Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/2027 show was indeed a star-studded event as celebrities and key figures in fashion arrived to witness the debut of the maison's latest couture collection.

Joining Priyanka Chopra, her husband Nick Jonas, Naomi Watts, Sabrina Carpenter and Josh O’Connor was the decorated Chinese-American freestyle skier, who dazzled in a striking lingerie-inspired look.

Gu has mastered the art of understated elegance, consistently making a statement with eye-catching fashion choices that never feel over-the-top.

For the event, the Olympic star wore a cream slip dress featuring a lace-trimmed hemline, mesh details and embroidered accents. The design offered a sleek, subtly sultry look that showed just the right amount of skin without feeling overwhelming.

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Finishing off her front-row look, she accessorized with a cream Lady Dior bag accented with soft pink details that added a feminine touch to the ensemble.

Gu completed the look with delicate light pink satin pumps featuring a squared-toe silhouette, perfectly complementing the outfit's refined aesthetic.

In an Instagram post shared by Perfect Magazine, the comment section was filled with fans swooning over the three-time Olympic medalist.

“Looking beautiful as always Eileen,” one wrote.

“Her glow is unreal!” a commenter said.

“Legit grail,” a fan echoed.

“GUddess,” a follower said.

Although the freestyle skier is not an official ambassador for the fashion house, she first attended a Dior show in May 2026 during the Dior Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles, where she wore an ensemble from the brand's then-recent Fall/Winter collection.

"I love [Dior's] colors and use of flowing fabrics—it makes a woman feel strong and ethereal at the same time!" she told Coveteur. "There are so many beautiful details, these amazing jeans and heels required their own close-up,” referring to the intricate design of the garments.

As mentioned, the 22-year-old is also making a name for herself in fashion and has secured global ambassadorship roles with more than 23 brands, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., IWC Schaffhausen and TCL.

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