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When long summer days call for hours on your feet, a supportive pair of flip-flops simply can’t be beat. Whether you’re walking miles on vacation, exploring a new city, running errands, or spending hours outdoors, basic flip-flops can leave you with aching feet. Real cushioning can help reduce pressure and keep you comfortable for longer, and for that, we absolutely love the Ecetana Yoga Mat Flip-Flops at Walmart. 

Normally $17, these supportive sandals are currently marked down to just $10 in all colors. Available in women’s whole and half sizes from 5 through 10.5, the black pair has already sold out in every size. If you’re ready to replace a thin, worn-out pair with something that’ll cushion your feet and provide ample support, you’ll want to hurry and snag these flip-flops before the remaining colors sell out. 

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Made of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, the orthotic footbed with arch support bends along with the natural movement and shape of your foot, mimicking the spring and cushioning of a squishy yoga mat. The flexible, shock-absorbing material compresses under pressure and then rebounds, which helps ease the impact of each step. The supportive design was particularly appreciated by reviewers who deal with foot pain.

With each sandal weighing a mere 0.2 pounds, these flip-flops shouldn’t weigh you down, making them especially good for walking long distances. The straps are made of a smooth, suede-like material that shoppers said didn’t rub or cause blisters, even when worn for hours.

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With over 500 five-star ratings at Walmart, these “lightweight” yoga mat flip-flops have earned tons of praise from reviewers. A customer who said their feet tend to swell in the summer noted that these flip-flops “have some room” to spare, so they’ll stay “comfortable” even when swelling occurs. Another shopper shared that these sandals have a “soft” sole and the straps “don’t pinch or cause any friction between the toes.”

Reviewers with wide feet called the pair a “great choice” for warm weather and recovery. “By the end of a long workday on my feet, coming home to these sandals is a joy,” one customer said. 

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At just $10, the Ecetana Yoga Mat Flip-Flops are a true treat for your feet that you can slip into and feel supported for hours. With one color already completely sold out and select sizes selling fast in the remaining two colors, now is the time to snag these sandals at Walmart before they’re gone!

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Neutrogena has responded to Tate McRae’s viral video sharing her “post show routine” on TikTok.

The 23-year-old singer used three of the brand’s products while winding down during a flight. She became a Neutrogena global ambassador in early 2025.

The “Sports Car” singer showed off the brand’s makeup wipes, but it looked as if she held the wipe so it never actually touched her skin. Then, McRae applies moisturizer, but again it doesn’t seem like she applies a lot, if any, of the product. She finishes the routine by placing patches under her eyes. At the end of the video, it appeared that she still had visible makeup on, which many fans have commented on.

The pop star performed at the Osheaga music festival in Montreal on August 1 before heading to Chicago for Lollapalooza. This video was posted after her performance in Canada.

The video has received over 20 million views and over 1.7 million likes. Many of the almost 12 thousand comments called out McRae for not actually using the products in the video.

One user wrote “HOW was the video approved 😭” while another commented “girl be careful, it almost touched ur skin.”

On Thursday, August 13, Neutrogena responded to the hate with a video shared on Instagram.

It shows a Neutrogena makeup wipe with eyes and lips, with “It’s time to come clean” written over it.

“Hey. Wow, I’ve been off the grid. Little digital detox after a big festival weekend,” the makeup wipes said. “You know the one, wink wink. And I checked my phone to see 9 million notifications from you guys, thank you.”

“I see you, and I hear you, girl,” the video continued. “I think I have some reflecting to do too, you know? I’m really, like really good at cleansing your face, but am I even better at causing a scene?”

The post was captioned, “I’d like to thank everyone for the sudden attention. Please respect my privacy as I adjust to the fame.”

When Taylor Frankie Paul was named as the next lead on The Bachelorette, there were comments about how messy the season could get. What nobody expected was for all the episodes to be pulled from the schedule completely.

However, just ahead of Paul’s season was set to begin in March 2026, ABC made the decision to scrap the season. A 2023 video of her throwing chairs at her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, resurfaced, and it led to a lengthy legal battle for Paul to keep custody of her children. ABC decided to pull the episodes despite the video being old and despite Paul already pleading guilty to charges laid after the incident in 2023.

It didn’t stop fans of the 32-year-old from calling to see the episodes. Paul took to her Instagram Stories to break her silence on the fan petition that started to get ABC to reconsider, sharing that she had also signed the petition. She said “You guys started a petition for the show. I love you all,” and she left a link to the Change.org petition.

It appears that she is still hopeful that her season will air at some point. However, for now, ABC has moved forward with casting for The Bachelor.

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The petition was started by Breanna Negron, and it currently has 18,365 signatures. Negron noted that fans of The Bachelorette “are demanding the release of the unaired season that was already filmed and ready for viewers.”

The petition goes on to share how damaging the situation has been for Paul and that ABC needed to consider a more balanced approach rather than just never airing the episodes. Fans want to see her story told, allowing for fairness when it comes to the discourse that has been “harmful to her reputation.”

Fellow fans took to the comments to share why the season is so important to them. The idea that something from 2023 can resurface has led to people viewing mistakes end up defining a person’s future, and that’s not the way it should be. One user shared, “I care about seeing Taylor’s season because the way her life has played out, especially with Dakota, has genuinely hit really close to home.”

The petition was started five months ago, but this is the first time Paul has spoken out about it. There have been various rumors that ABC was ready to share the season, but those rumors never became true; it’s clear fans still want to see it.

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There’s hardly an off-season for Disney vacations, whether you’re gearing up for the end of summer, planning budget fall flights to Disney Parks, or bracing yourself for those peak winter holiday trips. Having essentials ready to go for every member of the family, from parents to grandparents and kids, is a must.

From BÉIS’ Mickey Mouse Club red luggage with denim carry-ons to Bobby Kim’s upcoming retro Disney design drops, to classic animation on RSVLTS button-ups, and a GANNI collection that feels inspired by what ’90’s royalty would wear on theme park days, there are so many multigenerational, timeless collaborations to choose from. Disney style has truly found exciting ways to highlight iconic characters and bring the nostalgic charm of Mickey and Friends to your next family trip

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For the first time, BÉIS’ signature sleek minimalist colorways get an embossed enhancement with a classic Mickey Mouse silhouette on the front, ready to greet the airport terminal to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Longtime fans of their iconic Weekender and new parents who have been obsessed with their new Ultimate Diaper bag for theme park trips are not ready for this drop.

The 28-piece collection from the vacation fashion gear brand is their first-ever partnership, offering an extensive line of duffle bags, totes, luggage, and Mickey Mouse-shaped accessories for the whole family. It truly takes us back to The Mickey Mouse Club with the bright red shell design and comes with themed laundry bags featuring Disney references done in true BÉIS fashion, always chic and clever. The collection is available now, at beistravel.com, with a selection of pieces debuting on the DisneyStore.com website.

Related: Disney Celebrates Fan-Favorite Eras With Nostalgic ‘Fanniversary Frenzy’ Collection (Exclusive)

Bobby Kim brings back vintage Disney style

90’s aesthetic streetwear style is at the nostalgic core of Disney | Bobby Kim, a new ongoing curation of releases from the brand’s fashion creative director. Think of that vintage shirt you might have lost before the millennium; well, it might make a comeback through design re-issues in the Disney Store’s upcoming drops within this collection.

In Collection One: Classics, six T-shirts will launch exclusively on DisneyStore.com from August 20-23 (while supplies last), which Kim has carefully taken inspiration from the rare and hard-to-find treasure trove of Mickey and Friends fashion iconography of yesteryear. The first release from this collaboration, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Long Sleeve Shirt, inspired by Disney’s Fantasia, will debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and be available to shop on DisneyStore.com beginning Monday, August 17 at 8 AM PT, ahead of the separate Collection One launch.

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These beaded jewelry pieces from The Little Words Project evoke both latchkey-kid memories and the modern Swifite best friend bracelets they inspired. They are great to match with the family or your BFF to commemorate a favorite ride or meeting a favorite character. They can be found online and at Disney Parks.

RSVLTS goes retro with cartoon classics

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Time and time again, Disney x RSVLTS apparel releases become highly sought-after as soon as they drop online, oftentimes selling out thanks to their Disney dad following. Chances are, you’ve encountered an eye-catching RSVLTS look on your travels with unique Disney designs on their button-up shirts, felt inclined to ask if they were as breathable as they look, and been told by the wearer that they are.

They just released Pixar Rivals, a spooky season Disney Villains collection, and often restock their cartoon classics, which span from vintage Mickey to A Goofy Movie to Zootopia. For live-action fans, there are, of course, also highly collectible retro Star Wars looks and golfing accessories.

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GANNI channels Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck glam

Seeing Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck take a chic international spin is fabulous. The latest GANNI x Disney fashion collection highlights effortlessly glam fits that evoke the same energy Princess Diana had in the viral throwback photos from the beloved royal’s Disney trips that are on every Disney mom’s vacation mood board. Find online here.

The year was 1977. NASA was putting together the Voyager program, a mission to explore some of the planets of our solar system with a pair of probes. With this mission came the dual objective of representing our species to any extraterrestrials the probes may encounter. This was to be accomplished in part with the Golden Record, a record containing recordings of all human language, and select songs from throughout our history, including the 1958 smash hit “Johnny B. Goode.”

Chuck Berry’s legacy really stands on the shoulders of “Johnny B. Goode.” it’s one of early rock n’ roll’s most enduring classics, and much of the genre going forward is built upon the success of that song. Its legacy endures throughout history as well as pop culture, where it made its instantly iconic appearance during Back to the Future.

It’s a super memorable scene that helped bring this song to the masses decades after it first burst onto the scene. This of course isn’t a newfound success for the song, as it was a gigantic hit when it came out. The song rose to the number 8 spot on the hot 100 chart, and became one of the defining songs of ’50s rock music.

The track stands as the only piece of rock music on the Golden Record, with the closest next thing being “Dark was the Night, Cold Was the Ground,” a classic blues song from Blind Willie Johnson. I think it’s really cool that a rock song like that of “Johnny B. Goode” was chosen as a representation of the human race. I think it gives us a bit of a rebellious quality that matches the human spirit quite well.

As of yet, it seems no aliens have found the music of Chuck Berry, but hopefully some day we can bond with another species in the stars about some of Earth’s classic music.

Related: 1974 Rock Album, Once Called a ‘Masterpiece’ by Bruce Springsteen, is Preserved in the Library of Congress

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Luigi Mangione, the man charged with shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in 2024. pleaded guilty to the federal stalking charges.This comes after he previously pleaded not guilty to both the federal and state charges in New York for the deadly shooting.

The 28-year-old allocated in court, revealing that he “posed as a potential investor and emailed the insurance giant to confirm the location of the investors conference so he could track Thompson’s location,” per NBC News. He did so in front of Thompson’s family.

“I emailed UnitedHealthcare with the intent to shoot Brian Thompson,” Mangione said in his statement. “On the morning of Dec. 4, 2024 I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan in his back.”

He said that he “understood my actions would place [Thompson] in fear of death and bodily injury,” adding that he “knew what I was doing was illegal.”

Sentencing for the federal trial is set to take place on Dec. 18. Mangione faces a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. As for his state trial, it is currently set to carry a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Mangione’s lawyers have filed for the state charges to be dismissed under New York’s double jeopardy law.

Brian Thompson’s Family Releases Statement

Following Mangione’s guilty plea, Thompson’s family released a statement.

“Today’s guilty plea marks an important step toward justice for Brian and for our family,” the family said, per PEOPLE. “While nothing will ease the pain of losing him, we are grateful that the federal justice system has held the person responsible for this heinous act accountable.”

“Now we look to the court to ensure that sentencing reflects the severity of this crime,” the statement continued. “We remain mindful that additional proceedings in New York and Pennsylvania are still to come, and we will continue to seek the justice Brian deserves.”

Jeff Daniels is one of the most versatile actors of all time, with iconic roles ranging from Harry Dunne in Dumb and Dumber to Will McAvoy, a cable-news anchor on The Newsroom.

His acting chops aren’t the only testament to his genius, as he went viral earlier this year on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert when asked the simple question: “What is the best sandwich?”

His answer? A personal favorite consisting of pita bread, creamy peanut butter, crushed Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream chips and barbecue sauce — a concoction Daniels described as “like visiting three countries at once.”

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Now he’s doubling down on his culinary credentials, opening his own restaurant and live music venue in his hometown of Chelsea, Michigan.

JD’s Stage Bistro — which you can guess what JD stands for — opened its doors Aug. 11. Offering locally inspired dishes, wood-fired pizzas and cocktails alongside a steady calendar of live performances, the new venue brings Daniels’ love of music and his Midwest roots under one roof.

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The go-to sandwich he proudly makes at home hasn’t made the menu thus far, as the bistro has opted for more upscale fare, including a three-course dinner on its Stage Menu and a Dessert Menu to die for, featuring a Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée.

Related: Fan-Favorite Gas Station, Known for Legendary Pizza, Quietly Takes on Buc-ee’s With 400 New Stores

Jeff Daniels will be taking the stage himself to kick off the official grand opening festivities August 26, with a jam-packed schedule to follow through October.

Daniels told People, “We’ve got a lot of really talented local regional artists contacting us, and they’re the ones I’m really focusing on. The songwriters, the really good, talented people that nobody knows,” adding, “And you put them in front of an audience that discovers them.”

It’s time to check your freezer, as two popular ice cream bars have been recalled nationally. According to a recall notice published on the website for SpartanNash, a grocery distributor, all lots of two Magnum Ice Cream Company products have been recalled at the retail store level. 

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Reese’s Crunchy Peanut Ice Cream Bar and Almond Joy Ice Cream Bars sold in six-pack boxes have been recalled after “an internal review showed that certain nutritional information was inaccurately declared on the nutritional panel on the carton.”

The recall notice continued, stating that “the declared ingredients and allergen information on pack are correct,” before urging consumers to not use the affected items and to return them to the point of purchase for a refund or a replacement. 

Related: Highest-Level Recall Issued for Thousands of Pounds of Bacon, USDA Urges People ‘Not to Consume’ It

The affected Reese’s Crunchy Peanut Ice Cream Bars have a UPC of 8-40473-40024-5, while the affected Almond Joy Ice Cream Bars have a UPC of 8-40473-40029-0. Consumers with questions or concerns are asked to contact Magnum Ice Cream Company directly by phone at 1-800-634-7532.

The recall has been classified as a Class III recall, which, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration, is “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”

Fans love the sweet treats, taking to social media sites like Reddit to proclaim them “10/10 delicious” and the greatest of all time. 

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Georgia May Jagger, the daughter of music icon Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, is a sun-bathing beauty on the beach.

The daughter of the Rolling Stones icon, 34, who serves as the founder of May Botanicals, sports the same blonde hair as her Texan model mother. But one look at that smile, and it’s safe to say that she inherited it from her father, who’s still rocking out on stages across the globe at 82. Sharing photos from her sweet family vacation in England, Georgia soaked up the sun in a string bikini and frolicked on the beach with her family. With that iconic Jagger smile and her mom’s long, blonde hair, she’s the perfect fusion of her famous parents.

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Georgia Celebrated Her Birthday Back in January

Back in January, Georgia May celebrated her birthday with a fun photo carousel filled with family photos from a beach vacation with her squad. That squad, of course, includes her famous mother, Jerry Hall, who knows a thing or two about modeling as well.

“Excited to turn 30 again tomorrow 🩵,” Georgia May captioned the photo set, which featured a stunning waterfront photo of the beauty toting her young son in her arms. From building sandcastles on sandy beaches to sipping wine with her mom, it looks like Georgia May knows how to have a good time.

View this post on Instagram The Jagger Sisters Starred in a Burberry Campaign With Their Mom, Jerry Hall

Last year, Georgia May and her sister, Elizabeth Jagger, starred alongside their legendary mother in a Burberry campaign. But there were a couple of special guest stars in the campaign:  The Jagger girls’ sons, Eugene and Dean, WWD pointed out.

“I love being a grandma,” Hall shared in a video for the campaign, which features the family. Georgia May also speaks of her son Dean, noting, “The baby has started talking — he just kind of babbles to himself.”

The sweet video features the whole family and their tiny tots, who work it for the camera with ease.

Related: Mick Jagger’s Beautiful Daughter Georgia May Is the One Everyone Was Looking at on the Red Carpet

Jimmy Kimmel has been pulling double duty as both the host to Jimmy Kimmel Live! as well as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

When it comes to the differences in responsibilities between the two, however, Kimmel has shared there’s one notable difficulty he has with Who Wants to Be a Millionaire that he seldom has with Jimmy Kimmel Live!

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 58-year-old TV host was asked what the hardest thing was about hosting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the long-running game show presented by ABC.

Hilariously, Kimmel revealed that the hardest thing about hosting the show was correctly announcing each question and subsequent answers, largely rooted around proper pronunciation.

“Pronunciation! Even the word pronunciation is hard to pronounce,” Kimmel humorously said.

Elsewhere in the interview, The Hollywood Reporter also spoke with Kimmel about some of the biggest standout moments of his past year on TV, including which moments stand out to him the clearest.

Unsurprisingly, Kimmel quickly mentioned the brief suspension he received from ABC following his comments on the death of political activist Charlie Kirk. After his show was briefly removed from the air, ABC reinstated the show following significant backlash from fans and critics alike.

“No question that what I will remember most is the reaction to our unscheduled vacation [after Kirk], which went so far beyond what I ever could have expected,” Kimmel said. “I’ll never forget the support from friends, strangers and even those who generally make me throw up.”

When asked which guests he’d still like to have on the show, Kimmel also mentioned a former U.S. president, an ex-First Lady and a pair of legendary rock musicians as ideal dream guests.

“The Obamas would be a fun team,” Kimmel said. “Also, Hall & Oates.”

Bridget Fonda has been keeping a low profile for years, but new photos are giving fans a rare glimpse at the former actress.

Fonda, 62, was recently photographed during a rare public outing nearly 25 years after she walked away from her Hollywood career. In photos published by Page Six, the former actress can be seen wearing a striped tank top and a pair of black pants with a pair of black sneakers and a cross body bag as her accessories. She wore her graying hair up in what appeared to be a bun as she exited a restaurant after having a meal with her assistant.

Fonda has largely stayed out of the public eye since leaving Hollywood, choosing a quieter life away from the entertainment industry. Her last acting role came in 2009’s The Whole Shebang, though she had already begun stepping back from acting years before that.

At the height of her career, Fonda appeared in a number of popular films, including Single White Female, Point of No Return, It Could Happen to You and The Godfather III. She was also part of one of Hollywood’s most famous acting families as the daughter of Peter Fonda and granddaughter of Henry Fonda.

Fonda has previously spoken about her decision to leave acting, explaining that she wanted to focus on raising her son, Oliver. 

In 2023, paparazzi caught up with Fonda and asked her if she’d ever return to the spotlight.

“No,” she responded, according to the Daily Mail. “I don’t think so, it’s too nice being a civilian.”

Fonda still lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, film composer Danny Elfman, whom she married in 2003.

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In 1986, Stephen King unleashed one of his most famous creations on the world. Now, 40 years later, It is returning in a new anniversary edition with a fitting connection to another supernatural phenomenon.

A 40th anniversary edition of King’s “It” is coming this fall, and it will feature an all-new introduction from Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of Stranger Things.

King teased the release with a creepy video on Instagram that slowly zoomed in on a bookshelf filled with his books while ominous, Stranger Things-esque music played. The video announced the anniversary edition before revealing an animated red book decorated with black eyes and a black balloon, alongside two children riding bicycles.

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The new edition celebrates four decades since It was first published in 1986. The sprawling horror novel follows the members of the Losers’ Club across two periods in their lives as they confront an ancient, shape-shifting evil lurking beneath the fictional town of Derry, Maine. The creature takes the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, famously portrayed by Tim Curry in the made-for-TV adaptation and Bill Skarsgård in the updated movies and prequel television series.

The Duffer Brothers are an especially fitting choice to introduce King’s novel to readers 40 years later.

The filmmakers have been open about the DNA of 1980s pop culture running through Stranger Things, with King’s work among the influences that helped shape the supernatural series.

Their connection to King goes beyond Stranger Things. The brothers previously teamed with Steven Spielberg to develop an adaptation of “The Talisman,” King’s 1984 fantasy novel co-written with Peter Straub.

For collectors who aren’t afraid of a little Pennywise staring back from the bookshelf, there’s an even more elaborate version on the way.

The 40th anniversary deluxe edition is limited to just 1,010 hand-numbered copies and includes a specially created die-cut slipcase, an exclusive jacket, four-color endpapers, a ribbon marker and digitally printed artwork of Pennywise across all three page edges.

The deluxe edition is priced at £75 and is currently scheduled to publish on Nov. 26, 2026.

“IT” became the bestselling hardcover fiction book in the United States in 1986 and won the British Fantasy Award the following year.

The novel has since spawned multiple screen adaptations, including the 1990 miniseries starring Curry, Annette O’Toole, John Ritter, Richard Thomas and more, and the 2017 blockbuster starring Skarsgård, its 2019 sequel It Chapter Two and the 2025 series It: Welcome to Derry.

Four decades after readers first ventured into Derry, it appears Pennywise still isn’t ready to stay down in the sewer.

Related: Stephen King Says This Twisty Mystery Could Be the Best of 2026

Creedence Clearwater Revival landed themselves almost at the top of the charts when John Fogerty created one of rock’s iconic anthems with two simple words: “Proud Mary.”

Some fans may not know that one of Tina Turner‘s classic hits that has been listened to for generations, “Proud Mary,” is actually a cover, as Creedence Clearwater Revival released the track in 1968 and landed the band at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Billboard even ranked the track at No.1 31 on their list of the “Greatest No. 2 Hits” that were just shy of becoming No. 1.

The track was blocked from reaching the top by Sly & The Family Stone‘s hit “Everyday People” and Tommy Roe‘s “Dizzy.” Believe it or not, Creedence Clearwater Revival would actually never land a No.1 on the charts despite hits like “Bad Moon Rising” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain.”

Fogerty finally revealed the inspiration behind “Proud Mary,” and once explained that writing the track was the “moment when songwriting truly started for me.” Appearing on NPRMusic, Fogerty revealed that the first line of the song came when he found his discharge papers from the military and felt joy.

“I found my honorable discharge on the stairs to my apartment house. I went right into the house and picked up my Rickenbacker guitar, started strumming, and the very first line that came out of me was, ‘left a good job in the city. Working for the man every night and day,'” he said.

“When I finished the song its took well less than an hour. I knew ‘Proud Mary’ was finished, and I realized I had done something I’d never done before. I mean it really felt different and I looked at the page that I’d written this on and said, ‘John you’ve written a classic wow.'”

The singer-songwriter was “dumbfounded” and “shocked” at the track he created. Fogerty first developed the song to be about a maid working for a wealthy family and came up with the title based on the two words he scribbled in his songbook.

According to American Songwriter, the use of a riverboat also came from the notebook, and explained, “I wrote the song about a mythical riverboat, cruising on a mythical river, in a mythical time,” Fogerty concluded in 2018. “Perhaps the setting was ‘back in time’ on the Mississippi River. It was obviously a metaphor about leaving painful, stressful things behind for a more tranquil and meaningful life.”

Before being recorded by Tuner and Ike, the track was covered by Solomon Burke and The Checkmates. In 1971, Turner and Ike weren’t exactly fans of Fogerty’s original track, and it was the Checkmates’ version that caught their interest. After needed rearrangements, they turned it into a funk rock track with a soul edge that landed them at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Despite it being a cover, “Proud Mary” would become one of Turner’s signature tracks that earned the duo a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Group at the 14th Annual Grammy Awards in 1972. Creedence Clearwater Revival and Turner’s versions would land them in the Grammy Hall of Fame and be listed among Rolling Stone’s “Greatest Songs of All Time.”

Related: 1964 Pop Song, Covered by Dolly Parton 20 Years Later, Became a No. 1 International Hit

Keeping up with everything on Netflix is almost like fighting the mythical Hydra. Every time you finish a show, three more seem to pop up in its place. But it’s that seemingly unlimited well of content that has made it the most popular streamer today, even amidst the numerous amount of competition. And so, at the end of every week, we kick up our feet, grab the remote, and listen for that classic “tudum” sound as we dive into Netflix’s voluminous library.

Luckily for you, Parade has flagged three new shows coming to Netflix this week that can become your new binge obsession! Here’s what you need to check out this weekend (Aug. 14-16, 2026).

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New on Netflix (Aug. 14-16, 2026) My Life with the Walter Boys Season 3 The cast of ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

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YA devotees are eagerly awaiting next week’s highly-anticipated final season of Outer Banks. But, if you’re looking for some teen drama to help you get back in the saddle before then, you can check out Season 3 of My Life with the Walter Boys, which dropped in its entirety on Aug. 6. Based on Ali Novak’s novel of the same name, the third season picks up from last year’s torturous cliffhanger, with George’s medical emergency interrupting Jackie’s love declaration to Cole. Things are incredibly complicated, to say the least, for not only the lovesick teens, but the Walter family as a whole. It all sets up to an even more scintillating cliffhanger in the finale — which we’ll luckily see resolved in an already-announced Season 4 next year.

Related: ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Season 3 Is Coming! How and When to Watch

Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes An illustration of Charles Manson on trial

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Over 55 years later, the legacy of Charles Manson remains. And while there have been many fictionalizations of the cult leader, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Haunting of Sharon Tate. But Netflix is taking a deep dive into the criminal with the new docuseries Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes. The three-episode journey takes us through the life and legacy of Manson, utilizing everything from archival clips and photos to contemporary talking heads. Most prominently, some interviews are done with former members of the “Manson family” itself, giving a firsthand perspective into how dark and depraved the man was.

Related: 57 Years Later, the Sharon Tate Murder Remains a Defining Hollywood Crime

Tires Season 3 Shane Gillis as Shane Jacobs (L) and Steve Gerben as Will Jacobs (R) in ‘Tires’

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Shane Gillis never ended up making it onto the cast of Saturday Night Live, booted from being a featured player after insensitive clips of his surfaced online. But it’s safe to say he’s rebounded successfully, landing a prime gig on Netflix with Tires. The sitcom, created by Gillis and filmmaker John McKeever, returned for a third season on Aug. 13, continuing to cover the shenanigans of a struggling auto-repair chain, and the employees therein. With a cast that includes fan-favorite comedian Stavros Halkias and Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church, it’s safe to say the wheels aren’t falling off Tires anytime soon.

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While iconic singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb wrote some of the biggest hits of all time, he wasn’t usually the one who sang them: “Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” and “Galveston” were all performed by Glenn Campbell, “Up, Up and Away” was a major success for the 5th Dimension, and “MacArthur Park” was sung by Richard Harris, then Donna Summer (just to name a few).

Over the years, however, Webb wrote plenty of other amazing songs that didn’t end up getting recorded by other artists, for a variety of reasons, and now he’s putting the best of them on a new album, Yours For the Taking: The Found Songs of Jimmy Webb, scheduled for release on Oct. 23. Luckily, though, fans don’t have to wait until the fall to hear the first single: “Winter Clothes,” originally pitched to Frank Sinatra, is out today, Aug. 14.

As Webb told Billboard, the new album includes songs that have been “pretty much overlooked or unrecorded, neglected in a way, music that my wife [album executive producer Laura Savini Webb] and some of the younger people around me really inspired me to go back and finish.”

“And my children say, ‘Y’know, dad, you wrote this. This is great. This could’ve been a hit,'” Webb continued.

“So the basis of this album is rebirth, recycling that youthful energy and not letting (the songs) just molder away in the attic but to go back and flip those pancakes again and see what we can come up with. It’s very invigorating. Very inspiring…Just ’cause I’m 80 doesn’t mean I’ve lost that fire, y’know? I may be 80 on the outside, but I’m always 18 on the inside.”

Like many of the other recently revived tunes, “Winter Clothes” — which features a guest appearance from Graham Nash — was supposed to be performed by a big star (in this case, Sinatra).

“Mr. Sinatra thought he might record it, but he thought I needed to work on it,” Webb explained. “When Mr. Sinatra says, ‘Y’know, kid, this is pretty good, but I think it needs some work,’ you listen to him. He was telling me some really important stuff. I never really took that song back to him, but I never gave up on the idea. I thought it was a pretty good song, so when we decided to do this (album), it felt like it was time to bring it back out.”

Sinatra’s loss has turned into a win for Webb fans, with commenters on an official Instagram post about “Winter Clothes” already praising the track: “I just listened…and wept. A wonderful song, and a beautiful vocal,” wrote one person, with another calling it “an incredible testament to lifelong creativity.”

Another song on the album, “Farther Than Eyes Can See,” was offered to Barbra Streisand (more than once).

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“I submitted it to her for 20 years, four times,” Webb said. “I would disguise it, I would put it in different (musical) costumes and run it by her again and think that by now she’ll have forgotten that she heard this before, and this time she’s gonna love it. She never loved it.”

As far as Webb is concerned, the material on Yours For the Taking: The Found Songs of Jimmy Webb should have been released long ago.

“Some of them I would go, ‘I don’t know why the world is blind to this, but right now they’re invisible. The evil witch of the North has obscured it with some sort of cloaking device or something,'” Webb admitted. “I know some of these songs were hits because I was writing hits. What I have here is quite a lot of songs that I thought were hits, but other people…didn’t hear what I heard. I know I sound very strong about this, but I am 80 years old and I do know what makes a hit, what the ingredients are…although in the context of today, I have no idea what a hit is. I can’t begin to tell you. But in those days I knew.”

Webb is planning on taking the new songs (and his old favorites, of course) out on the road this November.

“People say to me, ‘Why are you still doing this?’ and I have to say because I love it,” Webb explained. “I love the feeling of singing one of my own songs. I think — I hope this isn’t just my ego, but I do think that I have something to offer in my performances. I don’t really know what my demographic is…but it’s great that they’re still there and I’m still here. I just try to raise the level of encouragement and enjoyment of life we find at this age.”

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The transition from the summer to the fall means you’ll need the proper attire. Most seasonal outfits be layered when it gets chillier, but footwear styles will always be a timeless investment. Thanks to Nordstrom Rack’s amazing discounts, you can shop for high-end shoes at low costs. The Clarks Westlynn Bella Loafers are up to 42% off now, and they’re perfect for the upcoming fall season.

The loafers originally cost $105, but have been reduced to as low as $60 in the black leather colorway. The remaining five colors are on sale for $65, consisting of navy, tan, burgundy, and two more black hues in different materials (combi and patent). The sizes range from 5 to 12, including half sizes, at a standard medium width. According to the product description, the shoes run true to size. 

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The loafer design features a tassel on the top of the foot with a slight platform. The top of each style depends on which color you choose. For example, the burgundy sueded option as a crocodile-embossed texture, while the black patent features pointed cutouts. The loafers are made with a cushioned insole that’s “incredibly comfortable” for long periods. 

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Another customer noted that they “could walk all day with no fatigue.” Other shoppers love that the “very iconic style goes with anything,” as you can pair them with trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses, and nearly any other style. The beauty of these loafers is that they can assimilate from casual settings to professional, so they’re also an all year-round investment. 

Reviewers further described the shoes as “stylish” and “great for people who have arch support issues.” If you do opt for the leather offering, then it’s important to note that a break-in period will likely be needed. Leather can often be stiff if you wear them right out of the box, so it’ll take a few wears for them to acclimate to your feet. 

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These are the loafers that you’ll be wearing on repeat. They’re trendy, versatile, and walkable, so you truly can’t go wrong. Shop this Clarks offering for up to 42% off at Nordstrom Rack! 

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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones just shared the sweetest photo with their lookalike children.

Michael, 81, has a lengthy film resume that includes movies ranging from Wall Street and Basic Instinct to Traffic and Wonder Boys. Married to Chicago star Zeta-Jones, 56, since 2000, the duo have two children together, Dylan and Carys. And in a new photo, the couple’s children look exactly like their movie-star mother.

“A nice family evening! Hope you all have a wonderful and fun weekend ahead! MD,” Douglas captioned his photo, which showed the fearsome foursome standing with their arms around each other.

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Carys Douglas Recently Turned 23

In a sweet birthday post honoring Carys, who turned 23 back in April, Douglas spoke candidly about his love for his daughter.

“Happy Birthday Carys! May YOUR new year bring you joy and inspiration. All the love in the world! @carys.douglas ♥️ Dad,” Douglas captioned the photo, which showed the actor standing alongside his daughter on the red carpet.

In the replies, Carys commented, saying, “Thank you Dadda ❤️ I love you so so much.”

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Carys Douglas graduated from Brown University’s Watson School of International and Public Affairs in 2025.

Since graduating, the rising starlet has been getting to work in the family business. At the 2025 PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala in October, Douglas told PEOPLE she is excited to delve more into the performing arts following her graduation from college.

“I grew up doing theater, and I didn’t study acting in school, but that’s why I’m happy to be in such an informative arts space, so hopefully more of that,” she explained.

On her Instagram page, Carys shared a post in November from a short movie she stars in, titled F— That Guy.

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An actor, producer, and media personality, Dylan Douglas graduated from Brown University in 2022 with a degree in history. On his personal website, he shares that he hosts the weekly series Young American on SiriusXM Progress, which focuses on Gen Z issues. He’s a veteran of several political campaigns, but is also dipping his toes into the family career. Last year, Variety reported that Dylan would make his film debut in the psychological thriller I Will Come to You, “a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche, delving into the intricate intersection of attraction and danger, hidden truths, and the devastating consequences of betrayal.”

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Disney is offering fans plenty of intriguing looks at some of the parks’ most exciting upcoming attractions, including the highly anticipated new land set to open in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in the very near future.

In particular, according to the Disney-centric Disney Food Blog, Disney is sharing an in-depth look at the upcoming Cars-themed land arriving at Disney’s flagship Florida theme park.

Inspired by the beloved Pixar franchise and U.S. national parks, the new Piston Peak National Park will act as Disney’s largest park expansion in Magic Kingdom, featuring a myriad of rides tailored to the whole family.

Showing off a scale model of the land at the D23 conference in Anaheim, Disney’s Piston Peak National Park will feature two large attractions built into a rugged, mountainous terrain reminiscent of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

As seen in the model, one attraction will act as a rally race-inspired track ride that takes visitors into the heart of Piston Peak. The second, previously unconfirmed attraction appears to be geared more towards younger riders, similar to Disneyland’s Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters.

If the model is any indication, the Piston Peak National Park will certainly serve as a thrilling area for longtime fans of both Disney’s theme parks and the Cars franchise, with plenty of recognizable faces (or should we say car hoods?) scattered throughout the area.

As of yet, it’s not clear when exactly Piston Peak will open at Magic Kingdom. Previously, the company confirmed the area’s development in 2024 at the D23 event. One year later, Disney permanently closed the classic Disney attractions Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America to help make room for the coming area.

Along with Piston Peak, the Magic Kingdom is also set to add a new Villain’s Land to the park as well. Similarly, there’s no clear date in mind for when said land will open.

It looks like everyone’s favorite alien-fighting, spandex-wearing superheroes are no match against Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

In 2025, Disney+ announced a live-action TV series reboot of Hasbro’s Power Rangers, written and produced by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz — the team behind Percy Jackson. Their goal was to “reinvent the franchise for a new generation of fans,” The Wrap wrote, bringing new life to the heroes while still honoring the original story. However, Deadline announced today that the series will not be moving past development.

The reboot was rumored to have 8 to 10 episodes, with Peyton Elizabeth Lee in talks to take on the role of a female Red Ranger. Production was predicted to begin this year in London.

“According to sources, the reasons for the pass are not so much creative than they are business- (aka budget-) related,” Deadline reported. “Mounting a high-end, live-action superhero series of the caliber of Power Rangers is a major investment, the economics of which are not as favorable when the streamer and/or the producing studio do not own the IP, which is the case here.”

The article continued, explaining how Disney+ has been opening up its slate to outside IP, including Ella Enchanted and Casper, which are now available to watch on the streaming platform.

Prior to Hasbro’s collaboration with Disney+, Netflix was the primary streaming home for the Power Rangers, with the 2017 movie available to watch on the platform. However, the film was removed from Netflix in March, with fans now having difficulty accessing it on other streaming platforms.

As the Power Rangers’ future remains in question, Steinberg and Shotz are still on track to release season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Nov. 20. The official trailer debuted at Comic-Con last month.

The franchise, which initially premiered on Fox Kids on Aug. 28, 1993, with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, became a pop culture phenomenon throughout the decade. 

There are food holidays, and then there are food holidays that feel almost constitutionally required in certain parts of the country. In Wisconsin, National Bratwurst Day most definitely falls into the latter category.

Bratwurst isn’t simply something we throw on the grill here. It’s woven into the fabric of the state’s food culture, thanks largely to the German immigrants who arrived in Wisconsin in the 19th century and brought their sausage-making (and beer brewing) traditions with them. Today, the state is home to some of the country’s best-known brat makers, including Johnsonville, Klement’s and Usinger’s. The city of Sheboygan even proudly carries the moniker “The Official Bratwurst Capital of the World,” a title that should tell you just how seriously Wisconsinites take their sausages.

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The obsession isn’t exactly new, either. Sheboygan held its first Bratwurst Day back in 1953 as part of the city’s centennial celebration. According to the event’s history, an estimated 7,000 pounds of bratwurst were consumed that day, along with 350 pounds of onions and 96 gallons of pickles. Clearly, residents there have been training for this holiday for a while.

Fortunately, you don’t need to live within sharing distance of a Wisconsin tailgate to celebrate. National Bratwurst Day is Sunday, Aug. 16, and restaurants, sausage makers and grocery stores around the country are getting in on the action with everything from discounted brats and free beer to a two-foot-long sausage served with two pounds of fries.

Whether you’re looking for someone else to do the grilling or simply want to stock the fridge and celebrate at home, these are the National Bratwurst Day deals worth knowing about in 2026.

When Is National Bratwurst Day 2026?

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National Bratwurst Day is celebrated annually on Aug. 16, which falls on a Sunday in 2026.

While Sheboygan’s original Bratwurst Day dates back to 1953, the modern national observance didn’t arrive until much later. National Day Calendar credits the Wisconsin Pork Producers Association with establishing National Bratwurst Day in 2005.

Johnsonville has since leaned into the celebration in a very Wisconsin way, dubbing the occasion “Bratsgiving.” The Sheboygan Falls-based sausage maker introduced the Bratsgiving name in 2014 as a reason to gather around the grill and, presumably, give thanks for a food that requires considerably less effort than roasting a turkey, but is arguably just as communal.

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This year’s German sausage deals are mostly regional, but there are definitely some you don’t want to miss—including a free beer and a brat so large that ordering one should probably require signing a waiver.

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If you’re in Austin, Texas, Koko’s Bavarian may have the best straightforward freebie of the bunch. On August 16, order any house-made sausage, and you’ll get a free pint of beer as part of the restaurant’s National Bratwurst Day celebration.

Koko’s makes its sausages in-house, and since nothing pairs with a brat quite like a cold beer, this might be one of the easiest food holidays to celebrate properly. Prost to that.

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To celebrate National Bratwurst Day 🌭 from August 16th to 23rd we will be serving a special called “Gigantische Bratwurst” This dish features a 16 oz. two-foot-long, cheese-filled sausage served in a baguette with green cabbage bacon salad and two pounds of French fries. Make your reservations today!! #oktoberfest #germanfood #sandwich #sausage #wurst #wurstfest

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Las Vegas rarely does subtle, and apparently that also applies to bratwurst.

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is celebrating National Bratwurst Day with its aptly named Gigantische Bratwurst, a 16-ounce, two-foot-long cheese-filled sausage tucked into a baguette and served with green cabbage-bacon salad and a whopping two pounds of French fries. Oh, and don’t forget the curry sauce.

The enormous special is available now through Sunday, Aug. 16. Come hungry. Very, very hungry.

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Wunderbar German Kitchen & Biergarten in Davie, Fla., is using National Bratwurst Day to introduce new house-made foot-long brats in traditional and spicy smoked varieties.

The timing gets even better because Aug. 16 also happens to be Liter Sunday at Wunderbar, when German liter beers are 50 percent off. Technically, the beer discount isn’t exclusive to National Bratwurst Day, but a foot-long brat and half-price liter of German beer feels like the holiday knew exactly what it was doing when it landed on a Sunday.

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It wouldn’t be National Bratwurst Day without Johnsonville getting in on the action. The sausage maker’s Johnsonville Marketplace in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., is celebrating Bratsgiving with 16 percent off Johnsonville brats from Aug. 14–16.

The deal is only available at the Johnsonville Marketplace, so you’ll have to be in Wisconsin to take advantage of it. Then again, if you’re going to make a National Bratwurst Day pilgrimage, heading to the home of Johnsonville seems like a pretty good place to start.

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Where to Find Discounts on Bratwurst at the Grocery Store

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Don’t live near one of the restaurants above? No problem. Several major grocery chains have bratwurst on sale over National Bratwurst Day weekend, which means celebrating can be as simple as firing up the grill.

Kroger

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Select Johnsonville sausages are included in a two-for-$6 promotion through August 19 at participating Kroger stores. Prices and availability can vary by location, so check your local ad before heading out.

Meijer

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Johnsonville Original Bratwurst, 19-ounce packages, are currently marked down to $4.79 from $6.19 at participating Meijer locations, making it an easy excuse to grab an extra package for the freezer.

Publix

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Publix also has select bratwurst included in its current weekly savings. Exact prices, products and weekly ad dates vary by market, so check your local store before shopping.

Hy-Vee

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Stocking up for a National Bratwurst Day cookout? Hy-Vee is offering $2 off when you buy eight fresh brats, including varieties like cheddar bratwurst. Prices and availability vary by location.

The Best Bratwurst Toppings to Celebrate at Home

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Of course, selecting the brat is only half the battle. What you put on it can turn National Bratwurst Day into something considerably more interesting than another Sunday cookout.

For a classic approach, it’s hard to go wrong with spicy brown or Düsseldorf mustard, sauerkraut and grilled onions. Pickles add acidity and crunch, while beer cheese makes an already indulgent brat even more Wisconsin.

If you’re feeding a crowd, skip trying to guess everyone’s preferences and set up a brat bar instead. Put out a few mustards, sauerkraut, grilled onions, pickles, jalapeños, cheese sauce and even curry ketchup, then let everyone build their own.

Just be warned: If you’re serving brats in Wisconsin, ketchup can become a surprisingly controversial topping. Maybe keep that bottle at the far end of the table.

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