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1963 No. 1 Hit, Sung by the Youngest Woman Chart-Topper of All Time, Still Rocks 63 Years Later
In 1963, a young girl with a powerhouse voice unleashed "I Will Follow Him" on the world. A teen devotion anthem, the song climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making Little Peggy March the youngest female to ever achieve the feat at barely 15 years old.
Today, her milestone record remains intact, and the song that made her famous remains a centerpiece of her live performances.
In an Instagram post shared earlier this week, March revealed that she will be joining Vogtland Open Air again this year. A tight-knit concert environment created by regional singer Stefanie Hertel, the popular outdoor music festival is set for Sept. 12 at the Parktheater Plauen in Germany.
View this post on Instagram"Hi everyone, I’ll be back in Germany soon, and I’m really looking forward to the Vogtland Open Air on September 12, 2026, at the Parktheater Plauen. Joining the lineup are @stefanie.hertel, @bernhardbrinkberlin, @eloydejong, @christian_lais_musik_82, and many more. I’d love to see you there!" she wrote in German.
March also dropped a link to tickets in her caption and signed off by wishing her fans a glorious summer: "In the meantime, I hope you’re enjoying the summer. Sending you lots of love, Peggy."
Born Margaret Annemarie Battavio in Landsdale, Pennsylvania, March won local singing contests, sang on local TV, and wowed friends and family at her cousin’s wedding, but it wasn’t until legendary producing duo Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore scooped her up that she became an international star.
Dubbing her Little Peggy March, a moniker that combined petite 4-foot-9 stature and her birth month of March, she released her first song at the age of 13. “Little Me,” the title song from a Broadway musical by Neil Simon, dropped in November 1962. Though the single failed to really make an impact, she wouldn’t have to wait long until her breakthrough.
Released in January 1963, “I Will Follow Him” is an English-language pop version of a 1961French instrumental song called “Chariot” originally recorded by Franck Pourcel. It features lyrics written by Norman Gimble and reached the pinnacle spot on the all-genre chart in April that same year, camping out for three weeks.
After struggling to replicate that level of U.S. success, March shifted her focus overseas. Setting her sights across the pond, she embraced her booming Europeanfanbase, dropped the “Little” from her name, and began what would become a successful and long-lasting musical career in Europe before settling in Germany with her new husband, Arnie Harris, in 1969.
March’s first appearance at Vogtland Open Air was last year. This year, she's expected to perform her chart-topping hit for a crowd of approximately 2,000, along with her other most notable songs including her biggest German-language hit, “Mit 17 hat man noch Träume,” which translates to, “At seventeen, you still have dreams.”
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1978 Rock Song, Written by a 24-Year-Old, Became a Lasting Motivational Hit
Amid a killer guitar solo, Styx's 1978 track "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" became a fan favorite as Tommy Shaw took inspiration from a friend going through a tough time.
Styx has been known for a repertoire of pop rock and soft rock tracks that gained them fame, like the sleeper hit "Lady" and "Lorelei." With the release of their eighth studio album, Pieces of Eight, Styx also released "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" as its first single, that capture interest.
The track became known as a hard rock/arena rock staple that landed them at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 20 on Cash Box. Billboard commented on the song's prowess for having "riveting high-energy guitar licks and a powerful lead vocal."
"Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" tells the story of a man who becomes jobless and is mocked by his loved one while joining the unemployment line. The track's lyrics resonated with fans in the late '70s and were inspired by a true story involving Shaw's friend, Pete, who had been laid off from his railroad job.
“He loved his work, and here he was at the unemployment office, standing in line for a check,” Shaw told Guitar Player. “This was devastating to him. He didn’t want a handout. I grew up in a blue-collar family, so I understood how he felt. That’s what inspired the song lyrically. Then it was just a matter of picking up the guitar and putting it together.”
“It’s a song that still hits home,” he said. “No matter who you are, even if you’re in a successful rock band, you can relate to it. I know I do. I show up, suit up, do the job, and I love it. When something like that gets taken away from somebody, it’s terrible.”
Along with the lyrics, Shaw was inspired to pen the track thanks to a nautical expedition. He and the band had ended their tour and had gone deep-sea fishing in Maui. They had been given a "little Maui Wowie" and sat on the docks for 45 minutes without saying anything.
"I kept listening to the waves breaking. It was this lurching sound that became a soundscape that stuck in my head. I thought it might make a good intro for a song," explained Shaw.
He adds that he played the track for the band on an acoustic guitar and had a folk sound before keyboards and James Young's guitar turned it into a Styx track. "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" came together quickly, with Shaw having improvised his guitar solo and "winged it" while including a "pull-off thing" at the end he became known for.
“We always play it toward the start of the set, and it really sets the pace for the evening,” Shaw said. “And it still speaks to people. I get letters from fans who tell me, ‘I went through this when I got laid off.’ Styx has never been a political band, but I think we believe the basic things like everybody else: Love each other, respect each other, and work hard. That’s what the song’s all about.”
No one in the band expected the track to be a single, but they became incredibly "proud of it" and its resonating message.
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Michelle Pfeiffer Vows to Quit Movies for Good
Three-time Academy Award-nominated actress MichellePfeiffer is done with movies.
The 68-year-old has found her happy place on ensemble television shows. She is featured in two hit series this year: Margo’s Got Money Troubles and The Madison.
“I never want to star in another movie, I swear to God. I only want to do ensemble pieces. It’s so much more fun, I love it so much.” she said at The Hollywood Reporter's THR x Apple TV’s Leading the Narrative: The Women of Apple TV event on Sunday, August 2.
The actress spoke on the panel next to her fellow Emmy nominees ElleFanning, DaleDickey, KarolinaWydra, RheaSeehorn, and JessicaWilliams.
“I’ve just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they’re just really owning TV,” Pfeiffer said on the panel about Margo’s Got Money Troubles.
The Apple TV series follows Margo, the daughter of a former Hooter's waitress and an ex-pro wrestler. She is a recent college dropout with a new baby, struggling to pay her bills, who turns to OnlyFans. It is based on RufiThorpe’s bestselling novel of the same name.
“I love how complicated and flawed all these characters are, and it really reminds me of that famous RobinWilliams quote where he says, ‘Remember that everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, and be kind,’” Pfeiffer explained. That kind of, for me, sums up the show and the message of the show, and I’m really proud to be a part of it.”
The Scarface actress sees herself as a “wallflower.” Her character, Shyanne, on the Apple TV series is quite different from Pfeiffer.
“It was so fun to be able to live vicariously through her and to see the looks on the crew’s faces whenever Shyanne would show up to the set. They were just, ‘Oh God, now look what she’s wearing!’ Everybody needs a little Shyanne in their life and in their closet.”
1970 Rock Song, With 20-Year-Old Singer, Became an Era-Defining No. 1 Hit
When "I Think I Love You" arrived in 1970, it did more than introduce a television show's fictional family band: it launched a global phenomenon.
Recorded for The Partridge Family, the song featured David Cassidy, who was just 20 years old when it was released. With its irresistible melody and Cassidy's charismatic vocal performance, the single quickly became one of the biggest hits of the decade and turned the young actor into one of the world's most recognizable pop stars.
"I was an actor, although everybody at the studio and the network knew that I could sing and play guitar, which I did in the actual filmed screen test," Cassidy told Pop Entertainment. "I didn't sing, but there was an old Stratocaster there and I asked them to plug it in. Right before the first line of dialogue, as they were rolling the cameras, I played a little bit of Hendrix, only so that they knew that I could actually play."
The song was written by acclaimed songwriter Tony Romeo and produced by Wes Farrell, who assembled a group of top Los Angeles session musicians to create the polished recording. While The Partridge Family appeared to perform the music on television, Cassidy provided the lead vocals that gave the record its unmistakable energy and emotional warmth.
Listeners embraced it immediately.
Released in September 1970, "I Think I Love You" raced up the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for three weeks. It also topped charts in several other countries and became one of the best-selling singles of the year, helping propel The Partridge Family soundtrack to enormous commercial success.
The hit transformed Cassidy's career almost overnight.
Already gaining attention through the ABC television series, he suddenly found himself at the center of an international wave of "Cassidymania." Sold-out concerts, magazine covers, and screaming fans followed as he became one of the defining teen idols of the early 1970s, with a string of additional hit singles and albums soon after.
Despite being closely associated with television, "I Think I Love You" proved it had staying power far beyond the small screen.
The song has remained a fixture on oldies and classic pop playlists for decades, while its instantly recognizable chorus has introduced new generations of listeners to Cassidy's music. It has also been covered by numerous artists and continues to rank among the signature songs of the era.
"It's hard to call it just a record," Cassidy said in an interview. "It's almost like an earmark of a whole generation, an innocence. People love it; I love it. It's a great song, and great songs survive and they get recut and redone. With a great song, you can do it lots of different ways in lots of different styles."
More than 55 years after its release, "I Think I Love You" remains one of the defining pop-rock hits of the early 1970s. Featuring a 20 year-old David Cassidy at the beginning of his extraordinary rise to fame, the song became an era-defining No. 1 hit whose appeal has never faded.
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Country Star, With No. 1 Hit Song, Involved in First-Ever Announcement
Ella Langley has reached a new career milestone as “Choosin’ Texas” climbs to No. 3 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart, giving the country star her first-ever Top 3 hit on the all-genre chart.
The song is currently No. 3 on the Official Chart midweek update and is on course to reach its highest-ever position in the U.K. when the full chart is published Friday. If it stays in the Top 3, the result will add another major achievement to what has already become a breakout year for Langley.
“Choosin’ Texas” is already the biggest country single of 2026 in Britain. Its latest rise also shows that the song’s success is reaching far beyond the country music audience.
Ella Langley performs during the 2026 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 24, 2026 in Indio, California.Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Stagecoach
The track has spent five weeks in the U.K. Top 10 and 20 weeks in the Top 40. It earned Gold certification last month after passing 400,000 combined sales and streams in the U.K. Globally, the song has also passed 564 million Spotify streams.
The new U.K. chart milestone comes as “Choosin’ Texas” continues a record-breaking run in the United States.
View this post on InstagramThe song has now spent 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying it for the fourth-longest reign in the chart’s history. It is one of only seven songs to have reached at least 16 weeks at No. 1 since the chart began in 1958.
The current list places “Choosin’ Texas” alongside several major chart hits. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” leads with 22 weeks, followed by Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Old Town Road,” each with 19 weeks.
Langley’s song shares the 16-week mark with Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night,” “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day.”
For the July 24-30 tracking period, “Choosin’ Texas” recorded 25.5 million official streams in the United States, up 1% from the previous week. It also collected 52.3 million radio airplay audience impressions and sold 9,000 copies.
The success of “Choosin’ Texas” has also helped drive interest in Langley’s album Dandelion, which debuted at No. 7 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart in April.
Other songs from the album have also connected with U.K. listeners. “Be Her,” “Bottom of Her Boots” and “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, have all appeared on the U.K. charts.
“Choosin’ Texas” is no longer simply a major country hit. Its continued performance across all-genre charts shows how widely the song has connected with listeners.
In a June interview with PEOPLE, Langley spoke about adjusting to the attention that has come with her rapid rise.
“I think my whole life I've really dedicated it to this craft and doing this job,” the singer said. “And now that I'm up here and experiencing this, I'm also excited about settling down one day and pursuing the human version of my life.”
The Alabama-raised singer moved to Nashville around 2019 and spent years writing songs, playing gigs and building relationships in the music community before her current breakthrough.
Now, “Choosin’ Texas” is giving Langley another major first.
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1972 Song, From the Fan-Voted Best Guitar Duo of All Time, Became a Southern Rock Masterpiece
Guitar Worldjust asked readers to settle one of classic rock’s oldest debates: “Who’s the best guitar duo of all time?” Answers ranged from Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing of Judas Priest to Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead. But the clear winner (so far) is a couple of wildly gifted Florida boys: Duane Allman and Dickey Betts of The Allman Brothers Band.
Pioneers of rock’s twin-lead harmony, Allman and Betts were two of the most influential guitarists of their generation. Individually, they were masters. But together, they were masterful, creating a musical chinwag that helped define Southern rock. Few songs better showcase the pair’s brilliant chemistry than the 1972 Southern rock masterpiece “Blue Sky.”
View this post on InstagramAn upbeat, country-tinged jam, “Blue Sky” was written solely by Betts but features some joyful dual-lead guitar work. Betts penned the song about his then-girlfriend, Sandy Wabegijig, whose Native Canadianlast name translates to “clear blue sky.”
“[‘Blue Sky’] is a cool song,” Betts once told USA Today. “I wrote that for … a girl whose last name was Wabegijig, which means ‘clear blue sky.’ … And I thought, this would be a better song if I just sang it to the sky instead of to a woman. That was a very good move that could have made or broken that song. It made it more universal.”
However, what began as an ode to love and sunny skies now carries heavy emotional significance as a bittersweet elegy following thetragic death of Duane Allman in a motorcycle crash in 1971.
Released in 1972 on the band’s third studio album,Eat a Peach, “Blue Sky” was recorded right before Allman died. Featuring some of his final studio guitar work, the song is a showcase for the duo's contrasting yet complementary soloing styles and their seamless trade-offs. It’s intertwining masterwork that has guitar enthusiasts and classic rock fans still obsessing over them half a century later.
Following Guitar World’s poll, posted Tuesday, Aug. 4, fans repeatedly cited the duo, posting comments like, “Seriously? How is this even a question … smh. It’s Duane and Dickey,” and, “Easy … Duane Allman and Dicky Betts.” The two were actually one of the only duos to spark several agreement threads and replies.
Other duos repeatedly mentioned included the guitar gods mentioned above, as well as Angus and Malcolm Young of AC/DC, Don Felder and Joe Walsh of the Eagles, and ScottGorham and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy. But the readers’ choice ultimately came down to the electric chemistry between Allman and Betts.
The pair’s seamless guitar work is heard throughout The Allman Brothers Band’s catalog. Still, the purest example has to be “Blue Sky,” with other songs like “Whipping Post” and "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” further cementing their legacy as one of rock’s greatest guitar duos.
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Following Allman’s death, Betts kept the band alive.
In 1973, The Allman Brothers Band released “Ramblin’ Man,” a Southern rock anthem written and sung by Betts, and released on Brothers and Sisters. That song became the band’s first and only single to reach No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. And even though Allman was around for the genesis of the song in 1971, fans still point to “Blue Sky” as the defining document of the Duane-Betts partnership.
Despite never being released as a single, “Blue Sky” transcended eras to amass more than 90 million streams on digital platforms. It’s a testament to the effortless guitar exchanges between Allman and Betts on the song, and if the thoughts and opinions of Guitar World’s readers are any indication, no duo has ever matched their magic.
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Olivia Rodrigo Sends Blunt Message in New Planned Parenthood Video
Olivia Rodrigo is making her stance crystal clear in a new campaign with Planned Parenthood.
The Grammy winner appeared in an Instagram video shared Tuesday, August 4, by Planned Parenthood and Daisy Chain Fields, the music festival she founded, using one of her own lyrics to deliver a bold message about reproductive health care.
The video opens with on-screen text reading, "learning that nearly 30 Planned Parenthood health centers have closed since President Trump signed a law 'defunding' Planned Parenthood." It features the 23-year-old mouthing the lyrics to her song "my way" with other supporters dancing behind her. "Here is the part where the girl gets pissed, and the girl is me. Did you get that hint?"
View this post on InstagramThe post's caption continued the lyrical theme, writing, "don't go, go making decisions where you don't belong 😒."
The campaign comes just weeks before Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, which takes place August 29 in Irvine, California. Founded by the singer, the festival is built around the idea that "joy, community, and creativity can inspire meaningful change," with net proceeds benefiting organizations that advocate for women and girls. The lineup includes Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Doechii, Katseye, Mitski, Sarah McLachlan, and Rodrigo herself, among many others.
The new video is also part of Rodrigo's ongoing partnership with Planned Parenthood. Just before the latest campaign, she appeared in another video for the organization, playfully attempting to name the many services available at Planned Parenthood health centers (which she nailed, by the way).
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According to a July report released by Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, nearly 30 Planned Parenthood health centers have closed since legislation signed by President Donald Trump sought to strip federal funding from the organization. The report also found Medicaid visits to Planned Parenthood locations dropped by roughly 25 percent, representing more than 250,000 fewer patient visits compared with the previous year.
1971 Iconic Ballad, With 21-Year-Old Singer, Became a Generational One-Hit Wonder
A song about the cost of greed found its largest audience in an unlikely place.
In 1971, occult-rock group Coven recorded "One Tin Soldier" for the independent action drama Billy Jack. With 21-year-old Jinx Dawson singing its cautionary story, the ballad gave the group its only mainstream hit and became closely associated with the film.
"One Tin Soldier" was written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter and first recorded by Canadian group The Original Caste in 1969. The song tells of people from a valley who attack a peaceful mountain kingdom in search of treasure. After killing its residents, they discover that the treasure beneath a stone contains a message rather than riches: "Peace on Earth was all it said."
Coven's rendition presented a very different side of the group. Formed in Chicago during the late 1960s, Coven had become known for its occult imagery, theatrical concerts and 1969 debut album, Witchcraft Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls. Dawson, an Indiana native who had studied opera, brought a controlled and powerful vocal performance to the gentle ballad.
Credited as "One Tin Soldier (The Legend of Billy Jack)," the recording was used as the theme for Billy Jack, which starred Tom Laughlin as a former Green Beret confronting violence and injustice. As the movie attracted a growing audience, the song climbed to No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song returned to the chart twice as Billy Jack continued finding new viewers. A later recording reached No. 79 in 1973, while the original version reappeared and peaked at No. 73 in 1974. No other Coven song entered the Hot 100, making the group a one-hit wonder in the traditional sense, even though its lone hit charted three separate times.
More than five decades later, the ballad remains remembered for its simple warning about violence committed in the name of greed and righteousness. Coven may have seemed like an unlikely group to carry that message, but Dawson's performance helped turn it into a song that lasted far beyond the film that introduced it.
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A Beloved '90s Band That Swore Off Music Just Teased a Return
Did you have "Connection" on a loop in 1995? I sure did. I also was addicted to the music video with the big black boots coming down on the beat. Sadly, Elastica, the the band behind it, split 25 years ago and its frontwoman swore off music entirely for a life in painting. Which is exactly why a two-word tease from them is pretty exciting.
Elastica resurfaced on July 31 with a vintage photo of its original lineup and a short caption: "Missed us?" The band added that it had been busy behind the scenes and told fans to keep their eyes peeled, promising that exciting things were in the works. What that means, the group did not say. New music, live shows and archival releases are all still on the table, and for longtime fans, the lack of specifics is almost beside the point.
View this post on InstagramThe tease is especially surprising given the woman behind it. Frontwoman Justine Frischmann formed Elastica in London in 1992 with drummer Justin Welch after the pair left Suede, and she spent the Britpop years at the center of the "Cool Britannia" story, in part through her relationships with Suede's Brett Anderson and Blur's Damon Albarn. Named Best New Band at the 1994 NME Awards, the group turned singles like "Stutter" and "Line Up" into defining moments of the era. The band's 1995 self-titled debut became the fastest-selling debut album in UK history and broke through in America, where "Connection" reached the upper rungs of the modern rock chart.
Then it mostly stopped. Elastica released a second album, The Menace, in 2000 and split soon after. Frischmann stepped away from music almost entirely, moving to the United States and building a career as a painter. In past interviews she was blunt about it, saying she no longer had the desire to make music and had found her medium in visual art. That's exactly why that two-word tease from the band is such a jolt.
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Other Britpop bands are also coming to the forefront. Oasis reunited for a 2025 tour, and Blur, Pulp and Suede have all returned to stages in recent years. The photo the band shared showed all four classic members, Frischmann and Welch alongside guitarist Donna Matthews and bassist Annie Holland, a grouping that has rarely appeared together since the '90s. Welch has played with a reunited Lush and currently backs The Jesus and Mary Chain, while Frischmann once co-wrote early material with M.I.A.
A band that seemed permanently filed under "past tense" is speaking in the present again, and doing so with some mystery. Whatever comes next, as several outlets noted, the door that looked firmly shut for 25 years is open a crack, and a generation of fans is excited.
Sugarland Teases Something Big 'Coming Soon' After Nearly 2-Year Hiatus
They're back, Babe!
After nearly two years of silence, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are cooking something up for their dedicated fans, who've been not-so-patiently waiting for news from the popular band.
While we don't know what, we are pleased to announce that something is officially on its way.
"It's been a minute..." the country duo wrote on social media, along with a brief clip of them bowing on stage that glitched into a black screen that announced something is "coming soon."
It's their first post since Dec. 2024, which also coincides with their last music release, an EP called There Goes the Neighborhood, earlier that year. It's also the last time they toured, co-headlining on the Take Me Home Tour with Little Big Town.
@sugarlandmusicIt's been a minute...
♬ original sound - SugarlandFor her part, Nettles has been hard at work at getting her own musical off the ground. She recently wrapped up a run of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo at Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City. The performer penned the book, music, and lyrics for the production based on the life of Italian apothecary Giulia Tofana, who began dealing in arsenic after an act of self-defense went wrong.
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The new playwright recently teased the future of the musical, which was a hit off-Broadway, so a new Sugarland update was certainly not on fans' radar right now.
@pac_nycWhat happens next for @Giulia Musical ?
♬ original sound - PAC NYCNaturally, they're totally "FREAKING OUUTTTTTT" over the unexpected tease, begging for more information ASAP.
"IM GONNA PUKE WHAT DOES THIS MEAN," one demanded, while another said they were "Crying already," even without any context.
"Jumping up and down....YES!!!!" someone else agreed, with another emphasizing, "I’m gonna lose my mind. Ahhhhhhhh."
"I. Am. Sat," wrote another.
"My favorite people!" the praise continued. "I pray for this!!!!
Guesses of new music and a tour to come flooded the comments, and it's clear that no matter what the news ends up being, the "Stuck Like Glue" singers' fans will be, well, sat.
"Hell yeah !!! We have missed Y’all," they kept gushing in the comments, lamenting that it's been "TWO YEARS TOO LONG."
What do you think the Grammy-winning act has hiding up their sleeves?
'Melrose Place' Star's Latest Appearance Has Fans Asking, 'How Is He 64?'
There are few heartthrobs who captured '90s TV fans' attention quite like Grant Show did when his character Jake Hanson rode his motorcycle into Melrose Place. From his guest-starring crossover as Kelly's bad-boy love interest on Beverly Hills, 90210 to his endless love triangles on Melrose Place, '90s TV viewers couldn't get enough of Grant Show. Having built a successful career as one of television's most sought-after leading men, Show's recent appearance at a fan meet-and-greet event has social media followers asking the same thing: How is he 64 when he looks almost the same as he did in 1994?
Grant Show Has Fans Wondering How He Hasn't Aged @thecarolinacockroachGrant Show, best known for his role as Jake Hanson on Melrose Place, meeting fans at Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee @FAN EXPO #GrantShow #JakeHanson #MelrosePlace #BeverlyHills90210 #90s
♬ Melrose Place - Television's Greatest Hits BandAt a recent fan event in Nashville, Tennessee, the ageless 64-year-old actor looked every bit the same as he did while stealing hearts by the pool on Melrose Place. A sliver of silver in his hair is the only sign that time has passed, if anything giving him the distinguished look of a silver fox.
It's as though time stood still, and fans were quick to take notice, with one writing on social media, "My lord, hasn't aged."
Another added, "Are you kidding me? Hasn't changed at all."
"Still a smoke show," gushed another. "OMGaaawd. He's hotter than ever."
"He's 64!!" another shocked commenter noted.
Grant Show Has Built a Career Beyond Melrose Place @melroseplacetvMelrose Place throws a party for Jake! #MelrosePlace Now Streaming on Paramount+ #1990s #90sfashion #90stv #90sthrowback
♬ original sound - Melrose PlaceGrant Show clearly hasn't lost his heartthrob status, but fans' enthusiasm over his "hasn't aged a day" appearance stems from more than just the actor winning the genetics lottery. Since appearing on Melrose Place, Show has continued to work steadily in film and television, taking on dramatic roles that have showcased his range. He even stepped into the iconic role of Blake Carrington on the Dynasty reboot in 2017.
Grant Show and Katherine LaNasa Have Become One of Hollywood's Enduring CouplesFans have also gotten the chance to see Grant Show on the red carpet with his wife, The Pittstar Katherine LaNasa. While Show's "smoke show" status is still intact, he's become just as admired for his enduring relationship with and support of LaNasa. The couple has been married since 2012 and has quietly become one of Hollywood's most enduring partnerships.
"Now known as husband of Katherine LaNasa!!!" gushed one fan on social media, a reminder that the only thing more attractive than a handsome actor is his celebration of his uber-talented wife.
Grant Show may look like time has stood still, but the actor and producer continues to carve out a long and respected career that shows no sign of slowing down.
The UFC Called Its White House Event a 'Roaring Success'—Then Revealed the Eyebrow-Raising Amount It Lost
The UFC White House fight to celebrate President DonaldTrump’s 80th birthday didn’t have the desired outcome the company was hoping for.
Ari Emanuel, TKO Group's executive chairman and CEO, described the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event as “a roaring success,” but it was recently revealed that the fight is responsible for a $30 million loss.
“TKO’s unique ability to deliver one-on-one live events and experiences was front and center in the second quarter. Nothing illustrates this better than UFC Freedom 250 held in June,” Emanuel said during the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call, according to Variety. “This event was a roaring success for our company, the UFC brand and the sport of mixed martial arts, exposure, earned media, audience expansion and a weekend-long fan experience.”
UFC Freedom 250 saw around 8.2 million viewers in the U.S. and Latin America via Paramount+, and the streamer cited it as the most-watched live exclusive event ever.
In 2025, Paramount announced a seven-year, $7.7 billion media rights deal that made Paramount+ the exclusive streamer of UFC in the United States. This new model ended the previous pay-per-view option.
TKO CFO AndrewSchleimer shared that with UFC Freedom 250, “we incurred significantly higher-than-normal costs, which we partially offset with sold out global partnerships inventory. As a reminder, we did not sell tickets and therefore did not record any live events revenue. Given the event’s financial profile, which as anticipated, resulted in approximately $30 million loss, our margins at UFC as well as on a consolidated basis, were meaningfully impacted.”
The company said that the UFC Freedom 250 was used “to leverage this event and its value to sign up partners that impact ’26, ’27 and in some cases, ’28 and beyond,” according to Schleimer. “So we feel really good about our positioning going into next year.”
This Iconic Interaction Between Dylan Sprouse and His Idol Made Him 'Want to Quit Smoking'
Dylan Sprouse once had a cigarette so good, he decided it should be his last.
During an appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast on Tuesday, August 4, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum recalled dining at the Chateau Marmont with his wife, Barbara Palvin, and friends when he recognized David Lynch’s iconic voice at a nearby table.
Sprouse was a longtime fan of the late filmmaker, but he didn’t want to interrupt his dinner or ask him for a photo. Eventually, the 34-year-old stepped outside for a cigarette—and Lynch followed soon after.
He then asked Sprouse if he could spare a cigarette and a light. Sprouse handed them over without thinking much of it, and Lynch walked away to go smoke. It wasn’t until Laura Dern came outside to join the Twin Peaks director that Sprouse realized just what he had done. When Dern asked Lynch for a cigarette, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a fresh pack and his own lighter. In other words, he had never actually needed to borrow either from Sprouse.
Lynch returned to the restaurant, but not before saying something to Sprouse first. “David walks out, and he goes, ‘I just want to tell you, you're very polite, thank you,” Sprouse remembered. “I think he's one of the smartest guys, and I think he noticed and he knew. That's why he had a fresh pack of cigarettes. He had a lighter.”
Sprouse believes Lynch had recognized him as a fan and quietly created the encounter so he could have the experience without asking for it. The small gesture left such an impression that Sprouse couldn’t imagine another cigarette measuring up. “It made me want to quit smoking, and I'll tell you why. Because I'll never have a better cigarette than that in my entire life,” he explained.
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The actor also walked away with something he considered far more valuable than the standard celebrity souvenir. “I was elated, and he gave me a story that is better than any picture, any autograph, anything,” Sprouse said.
While the experience may have put him off cigarettes, Sprouse admitted it didn’t end his relationship with nicotine altogether. “I immediately started smoking the geek bars after,” he joked.
Sprouse and Palvin married on July 15, 2023. Nearly three years later, Palvin is in the final stretch of her pregnancy, which she announced during the Cannes Film Festival this year. “I'm extremely excited. It's a girl, I think this is the first…Sprouse girl born in a very long time,” Sprouse said on the pod. Their daughter is reportedly due in August or September.
The 6 Biggest Halloween Decorating Mistakes, According to Real-Life Witches
Halloween decorating has become bigger than ever, with giant skeletons, spooky inflatables and haunted house displays taking over neighborhoods each fall.
But according to real-life witches Celeste Mott and Cassidy Claspell, some of the most common Halloween decorating trends have little to do with the holiday's actual history—and in some cases, they even misrepresent symbols that have been used in spiritual traditions for centuries.
"If you're looking to keep your halloween decor spiritually authentic, there are a few things you may want to avoid," says Celeste Mott, a writer and the professional witch behind @celestemott.
Cassidy Claspell, the traditional witch and mystic behind @veilandaltar, agrees: "Most Halloween decorating mistakes come from symbols getting flattened into 'spooky' without anyone checking what they used to mean," she explains.
If you'd like your Halloween decor to feel a little more historically inspired this year, here are 6 Halloween decorating mistakes to avoid, according to real-life witches.
Meet the Real-Life Witches Celeste Mott reveals the biggest Halloween decorating mistakes she sees most commonly.Celeste Mott
Real-life witch Cassidy Claspell explains some common misconceptions she often sees when it comes to Halloween decorations.Cassidy Claspell
1. Hanging an Inverted Pentagram on Your PorchPentagrams have become a common Halloween motif, but Claspell says the orientation matters.
"A common mistake is decor that uses an upside-down pentagram to signal witchy, when in most modern pagan and witchcraft traditions the point-up pentagram represents the five elements and is used protectively," explains Cassidy. "The inversion changes the meaning, so it's worth knowing the difference before it goes on your porch," she says.
2. Making Everything About GoreWhile horror movies certainly have their place during Halloween, Mott says they're separate from the holiday's traditional roots.
"Focusing on gore, blood, and pop-culture characters misses the point. While those things can be a lot of fun (I love horror movies!), it doesn't have much to do with the traditional celebration of halloween," Celeste explains.
3. Treating Black Cats as Bad LuckBlack cats may be one of Halloween's most recognizable symbols, but Claspell says their sinister reputation isn't rooted in actual witchcraft.
"Another mistake is leaning into black cats as purely sinister," shares Cassidy. "Historically, cats were kept by plenty of households, simply to control mice, and the evil-familiar reputation came later from persecution-era propaganda rather than any real practice."
4. Forgetting to Honor the DeadAccording to Mott, Halloween has historically been less about frightening monsters and more about remembering loved ones who have passed away.
"Shift away from scary and toward spiritual," recommends Celeste. "Halloween is about honoring the dead, inviting in helpful spirits, and deterring malevolent spirits that wish us harm. Decorations that focus on thoughtfully remembering the dead (with a macabre, memento mori twist) are more meaningful than monsters, cartoon characters, and sexy party city costumes."
5. Thinking Ouija Boards Come From WitchcraftOuija boards are often marketed as spooky Halloween decor, but Claspell says their origins are much more modern than many people realize.
"A mistake I see a lot is decor or displays treating Ouija boards as witchcraft tools," Cassidy says. "They were actually a Victorian-era parlor game patented by a novelty company in the 1890s, not something that comes out of any witchcraft tradition."
6. Forgetting That Pumpkins Weren't the Original Jack-o'-Lantern
Pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, but they weren't always the vegetable of choice.
"Switch your pumpkin for a turnip!" Celeste suggests. "Carving pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns likely originated in 19th Century America, and is not strictly authentic—our ancestors used other readily available root vegetables, like turnips! Pumpkins are definitely easier to carve, however," she admits.
This Beloved Smoothie Spot Is Testing Something New You Can Really Sink Your Teeth Into
While I'm not much of a smoothie person, my son definitely is. So when we're both looking for a snack and stop at his go-to Jamba, I'm usually left in the dust. He happily scans the menu for his favorite fruity blend while I try to convince myself that I'm in the mood for a smoothie, too. But that may be changing, because Jamba is testing something pretty scrumptious that goes beyond its signature drinks.
The smoothie chain is giving a sandwich lineup a go at 95 participating locations across California, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona, which means I can satisfy my love of bread while my kid sips on a Strawberries Wild. The limited-time menu launched in July and will be available through Oct. 14, giving customers another option when they're craving something a little more substantial than a drink or bowl (no disrespect to those offerings).
This isn't just a lineup of basic grab-and-go sandwiches. Jamba is offering several choices, including the Rotisserie Chicken Avo Ranch, which layers rotisserie chicken with avocado, white cheddar, provolone, spinach, bacon and ranch on ciabatta. There's also the Rotisserie Chicken Pesto, combining chicken, cheese, roasted tomato, spinach and pesto mayo, while the J.B.S.T. puts Jamba's spin on a classic BLT with bacon, roasted tomato, spinach and mayo on sourdough.
Jamba's new handcrafted sandwichesCourtesy Jamba
If you're a vegetarian, don't worry, you aren't being left out. There's the Market Pesto, featuring roasted tomato, spinach, white cheddar, provolone and pesto mayo on ciabatta. Aside from that, you can choose from a classic Cheese Melt or the Blueberry Dipper Cheese Melt, which comes with a blueberry mango dip for a sweet-and-savory twist.
The menu even includes a PB Nutella Crunch sandwich made with peanut butter, Nutella, banana and granola on sourdough. That one sounds like it could easily pull double duty as a snack or dessert.
This Isn't Jamba's First Non-Smoothie Menu ItemJamba has been dipping its toes in the non-smoothie waters for a moment now. On the menu at many locations, you'll find soft pretzels, Belgian waffles and even a sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. That's in addition to acai bowls and oatmeal bowls.
Just remember, the sandwich lineup is only available for a limited time at select locations, so you'll want to check whether your local Jamba is participating before making a special trip. If the test is a success, hopefully you'll see a larger rollout of the sandwiches with a more permanent spot on the chain's menu.
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1967 Psychedelic Masterpiece Ranked No. 1 Ultimate Book-Inspired Rock Song
Every single time Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" is played, I experience full-body chills. Perhaps it is the menacing opening riff and creeping bassline that has a distinguishably '60s psychedelic twang, the double-meaning lyrics, or maybe it is Grace Slick's undeniable vocal prowess, but something about this song gets under your skin and just lives there.
The hallucinogenic song ranked No. 1 on Ultimate Classic Rock's Best Book Song list, which is pretty impressive considering it is in the company of 'The Battle of Evermore' by Led Zeppelin and 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' by Metallica. The song is directly based on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with lyrics that reference specific moments in the book, such as "When the White Knight is walking backward / And the Red Queen's off with her head."
Grace Slick Explains the Real Meaning Behind 'White Rabbit'However, the song itself is so much more than just a clever ode to the illustrated children's tale. According to a report by Louder, Slick always explained that the song was pointed at "hypocritical" parents who read "drug-laced" stories to their kids at their most impressionable, vulnerable ages.
“In all those children’s stories, you take some kind of chemical and have a great adventure,” she told writer Mark Paytress. “Alice In Wonderland is blatant. Eat me! She gets literally high, too big for the room. Drink me! The caterpillar is sitting on a psychedelic mushroom smoking opium!”
Slick reportedly wrote it after listening to Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain for 24 hours on an upright piano that was missing keys for her band The Great Society.
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“When we started working, nobody had anything because I couldn’t write any more,” The Great Society rhythm guitarist David Miner claims of what pushed her to write it. “I was too busy keeping up with my various jobs. So Grace’s husband, Jerry Slick, challenged them: ‘What are you gonna do? Let David write all the songs?’ Y’know, ‘Do something!’. So Darby Slick came back with a couple of songs, and Grace came back with 'White Rabbit.'”
However, as The Great Society was unraveling, she was asked to join Jefferson Airplane and took the song with her. It was three times as long as the singleJefferson Airplane ultimately released. While the longer version has the same fascinating lyrics but more musical twists and turns, it doesn't carry the haunting, alluring appeal of Jefferson Airplane's version.
Surprisingly, it nearly didn't make the album.
“Grace had two songs she brought with her from The Great Society,” Jefferson Airplane bassist Jack Casady told the outlet. “But 'White Rabbit' was the song we were going to leave off the album because we thought it would never get released, we thought it was going to be censored. It eventually became a big deal because it made the album and then got dispersed into the crowd whenever we played live. Otherwise, it was just a little two-and-a-half-minute song that was kind of a lark.”
Martha Stewart's 'Comfortable' Skechers Slip-ins Look 'Polished' and Offer 'Great Arch Support'
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Warm weather calls for lightweight and breathable footwear that's supportive enough for all your daily activities. If you've been searching for an effortlessly stylish pair of shoes that you can easily throw on before heading out the door, Amazon has a new deal that's worth checking out. Skechers' Martha Stewart Arch Fit Slip-Ins are now on sale for up to 42% off, and they have a soft, cushioned feel that's comfortable to wear all day long.
Originally priced at $89, the top-rated shoes are now on sale for as low as $51 in the leopard print option. You can also shop the same pattern in a black charcoal color at $60. Sizes range from 5 to 11 (including half sizes), although availability varies based on color.
Skechers Martha Stewart Arch Fit Slip-Ins, From $51 (were $89) at Amazon Shop at AmazonThese popular slip-on loafers feature a pillowy footbed that molds to your foot, allowing for even weight distribution and reducing shock during every step. Featuring Skechers' patented Arch Fit insole, the shoes provide plenty of support for walks, everyday errands, and long days on your feet. The slip-in design allows you to effortlessly put them on and off, making them suitable for people of all ages or those with mobility issues, and the stretchy fit offers flexible, sock-like comfort.
Made of 100% vegan materials, these shoes have an airy, breathable that's perfect for warm weather. The 1.1-inch heel provides a slight lift, while the rubber textured outsole enhances traction on uneven surfaces. The cute animal print, neutral colors, and sparkly bow accent gives them a chic feel that's slightly dressier than your average flip-flops, but as comfortable as a sneaker.
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These Skechers slip-ins have earned plenty of high praise from Amazon shoppers. Several highlighted the "comfortable," "cushiony" footbed, with one noting that they offer "great arch support." Another buyer said the "cute," sleek design adds a "polished look" to pretty much any outfit.
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How to Decorate for Halloween, According to Real-Life Witches
Halloween decorating often leans into oversized skeletons, spooky inflatables and haunted house props—but according to real-life witches, some of the most meaningful Halloween decor is rooted in centuries-old traditions. While Hollywood has certainly shaped the way many people decorate for spooky season, there are also symbols and practices with genuine historical ties to witchcraft and harvest celebrations.
"A lot of Halloween decor is pure horror-movie invention, but some of it comes straight out of real folk practice. The pieces with actual history behind them tend to be a bit more subtle than plastic skeletons," says Cassidy Claspell, the traditional witch and mystic behind @veilandaltar.
Celeste Mott, the writer and professional witch behind @celestemott, agrees, adding, "Black cats, magical sigils, and keys all feature in my witchy halloween decor.”
Meet the Real-Life Witches Cassidy Claspell, the traditional witch and mystic behind @veilandaltar, shares her tips for how to decorate for Halloween.Cassidy Claspell
Celeste Mott, the writer and professional witch behind @celestemott, gives us the inside scoop on how real-life witches decorate for Halloween.Celeste Mott
How to Decorate for Halloween, According to Real-Life Witches1. Create an Ancestor AltarOne decorating tradition many witches embrace is creating an ancestor altar to honor loved ones who have passed away.
"Many witches decorate with photos of deceased relatives because Halloween's roots trace back to Samhain, a harvest festival many pagans and folk practitioners still mark as the point when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest. Try setting up a small table with photos, a candle, and a favorite food or drink of someone who's passed," says Cassidy.
2. Decorate With Candles Instead of String LightsCandles have long played an important role in seasonal traditions, making them a meaningful alternative to standard Halloween string lights.
"Witches often lean on candlelight instead of string lights because fire has long been used in folk practice to mark liminal nights and hold back the dark. Try lining a windowsill with black or white taper candles instead of the usual orange twinkle lights," Cassidy says.
Celeste also recommends incorporating candles into your Halloween decor: "You can't go wrong with a good candle! Fire safety notwithstanding, candle magic is some of the most potent (but simple) spellwork you can do, and halloween is a great time to make an aesthetic candle display to guide good spirits toward your home and bad spirits away from your threshold."
3. Display Apples as Seasonal DecorPumpkins may steal the spotlight each October, but apples have their own rich history in fall traditions.
"Apples are tied to older harvest festivals and divination games, like apple bobbing or peel-tossing, that predate the holiday's spookier branding. Try piling apples in a bowl with cinnamon sticks instead of reaching for plastic decor," Cassidy says.
The arrangement doubles as both a festive centerpiece and a subtle nod to Halloween's historical roots.
4. Add Black Cat DecorBlack cats have become one of Halloween's most recognizable symbols, but for many witches, they represent much more than spooky season.
"Black cats are iconic at halloween time. The spirit of the black cat is extremely lucky and considered a protective familiar for those who practice witchcraft. Even if you're not a cat person, any image of a black cat can be used to call forth that protective spirit into your home," says Celeste.
Whether it's a figurine, black cat artwork—like this vintage-inspired design from Grandin Road—or a simple silhouette, black cat decor can easily be incorporated into almost any Halloween decorating style.
5. Skip Fake Spiderwebs—DIY Your Own InsteadInstead of stretching synthetic spiderwebs across your porch, Celeste recommends a more intentional approach.
"Fake spiderwebs are popular halloween decor, but they can be detrimental to local wildlife—ironically, even actual spiders! Instead, witches can weave their own spiderwebs from cord or ribbon, and speak intentions into the web as they craft," Celeste explain. "Hang them up inside for a spooky look that's also active, effective spellwork."
It's a creative alternative that adds handmade charm while avoiding the environmental concerns associated with traditional fake spiderwebs.
'70s Rock Legend Announces New Music 59 Years After Beginning Career
A story he believed was finished has given one of rock's most recognizable drummers an unexpected reason to return.
Albert Bouchard, a founding member of Blue Öyster Cult, has announced a new album titled Imaginos IV: Rhyme of the Starclock. The 11-track record will be released through Deko Entertainment on Sept. 25.
The news comes 59 years after Bouchard helped form the group in 1967 and would eventually be renamed to Blue Öyster Cult in 1971. He had previously played alongside guitarist Donald Roeser, later known as Buck Dharma, in a college band before the musicians left school and began the project that would launch their careers.
As Blue Öyster Cult's original drummer, Bouchard performed on the group's most celebrated records and contributed songwriting and lead vocals to "Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll." He also played on "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," whose cowbell later inspired one of Saturday Night Live's most famous sketches.
Bouchard left Blue Öyster Cult in the early 1980s, but the Imaginos concept continued to occupy much of his career. After initially developing the material as a solo project, he revisited it with Re Imaginos in 2020, followed by two more albums that appeared to complete the story.
That changed after roughly 1,000 pages of writings by Blue Öyster Cult manager and producer Sandy Pearlman were discovered when his house was sold. The collection reportedly contained at least 28 unrecorded lyrics, many of which directly connected to the Imaginos story.
"Over the past 12 months, I have recorded more than 20 of those songs," Bouchard explained in a statement shared by Blabbermouth. "I am very excited to bring brand-new material to this epic story."
The first single, "Four Winds Bar," was written by Pearlman and Bouchard's brother Joe. The album also features guest appearances from Lenny Kaye, Ross "The Boss" Friedman and Keith Roth.
What once appeared to be a completed trilogy will now continue through material its creator left behind decades ago.
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