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Starting Aug. 15, 2026, Tubi shared news that all 58 episodes of The Monkees are officially landing on the streaming channel, giving classic TV lovers a completely free pass to relive every chaotic adventure, catchy track, and madcap gag. Whether you grew up watching Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork when the show first debuted, or reliving their adventures in reruns, the ultimate pop-rock sitcom is about to be just a click away.

According to a webpage for the paid streaming service Philo, the series can be viewed on the platform this month. Additionally, the series is available to watch on the cable channel Catchy Comedy.

For years, major subscription services have bypassed the beloved '60s sitcom. Its August 15 rollout on Tubi opens up the full catalog on demand, letting fans relive every iconic episode completely for free.

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The Monkees debuted on NBC in September 1966. The series aired on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. EST, preceding I Dream of Jeannie and opposite The Iron Horse (ABC) and Gilligan’s Island (CBS).

The Monkees told the story of a struggling four-piece rock band in Los Angeles, constantly chasing their big break while getting swept up in surreal, comedy-filled adventures. Between dodging absurd villains, falling for local crushes, and trying to make rent, the group always found time to perform a catchy musical number.

After 57 episodes and two seasons, the series ended with its final installment on March 25, 1968, titled “The Frodis Caper.” CBS picked up reruns of the musical comedy in the fall of 1969, keeping it on its weekend lineup through September 1972. The series then made a short jump to ABC through the summer of 1973 before eventually being sold into local syndication in 1975.

In a 2022 interview with Variety, Dolenz admitted that The Monkees nearly didn't make it on television. "The pilot nearly flopped," he explained. "Then Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider reworked it."

"Bob pushed us to be ourselves," the singer and musician continued. "They didn't want actors playing roles. They sought four unique personalities with energy and charisma."

With their signature blend of madcap humor, The Monkees turned a television comedy into a cultural phenomenon. Decades after those original syndication runs introduced new generations to their music, The Monkees continues to hold a special place in TV history, and its arrival on Tubi means fans old and new can jump back into the chaos anytime they want.

Booking a vacation today is about so much more than just getting from Point A to Point B. Whether it's securing priority boarding, landing a complimentary room upgrade, or snagging a seat with extra legroom, the right travel rewards program can completely transform your trip. And because today’s top loyalty programs are tied directly to everyday credit card spending—turning routine grocery runs and morning coffee stops into free flights and hotel stays—choosing the right program has never paid off more.

To help travelers cut through the noise, U.S. News & World Reporthas released its 14th annual Best Travel Rewards Programs rankings for 2026-2027. Evaluating programs on attributes that everyday travelers value most—including network size, ease of earning and redeeming points, and member perks—the new rankings reveal major shake-ups alongside fresh tools for frequent flyers.

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American Airlines Claims Top Airline Honors

For the first time in the ranking's history, American Airlines AAdvantage captured the #1 spot as the Best Airline Rewards Program. American ended an 11-year winning streak previously held by Alaska Airlines' loyalty program, now known as Atmos Rewards. AAdvantage surged to the top thanks to American’s expansive domestic network, access to global Oneworld alliance partners, and a robust earning ecosystem spanning flights, co-branded credit cards, dining programs, and everyday shopping portals.

Atmos Rewards held strong in the #2 spot, remaining a favorite for award-travel enthusiasts due to its high-value partner redemptions. United MileagePlus claimed third place, while JetBlue TrueBlue placed fourth—notable for its family pooling features and straightforward redemption structure—and Delta SkyMiles rounded out the top five.

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Wyndham Rewards Takes the Hotel Crown

On the hotel side, Wyndham Rewards climbed back to #1 as the Best Hotel Rewards Program. Wyndham earned top marks for its exceptional redemption value and massive global footprint, proving that approachable, easy-to-earn free nights at value and midscale properties often outweigh the high redemption thresholds of pure luxury brands.

Marriott Bonvoy made a major leap to secure second place, propelled by its vast portfolio of global properties and generous co-branded credit card perks. World of Hyatt retained third place, celebrated for its elite benefits and high point values despite a smaller overall network. Choice Privileges and Sonesta Travel Pass finished fourth and fifth, rounding out a top tier that heavily favors accessible redemptions and widespread hotel coverage.

New Business Traveler Rankings Debut

Recognizing that corporate road warriors have distinct priorities—such as flight frequency, schedule reliability, elite status perks, and hotel availability near business hubs—U.S. News introduced two brand-new categories this year specifically tailored for business travel.

In the inaugural Best U.S. Airlines for Business Travelers ranking, United Airlines took the top spot, recognized for its extensive route network, premium lounge access, and dependable flight availability. Delta Air Lines followed closely in second place, praised for its operational reliability and onboard amenities, while American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines filled out the top five.

For hotel stays, Marriott International was named the Best Hotel Brand for Business Travelers. Marriott’s vast global network, versatile portfolio of business-focused brands, and seamless corporate booking integration earned it first place. Hilton Worldwide came in second, followed by IHG Hotels & Resorts in third, Hyatt Hotels in fourth, and Choice Hotels in fifth.

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Making the Best Choice for Your Wallet

While these rankings offer a helpful roadmap, the best travel rewards program ultimately depends on where you live and how you spend. Aligning your credit card spending and brand loyalty with the airlines that fly out of your local airport—and the hotel chains located where you actually travel—is the fastest way to turn everyday expenses into your next dream vacation.

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After three years, the pitch is finally back open! After an Emmy-winning three-season run, Ted Lasso is returning for a new batch of episodes on Apple TV. To say it was quite a surprising decision would be an understatement, considering how the Season 3 ending was written with a series finale in mind, bringing the stories of Ted (Jason Sudeikis), Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) and the rest of the AFC Richmond players and staff to a satisfying resolution. Regardless, we "believe" its return will still come with its usual charm, telling a hysterical yet heartwarming tale of a fledgling soccer team.

Before Ted Lasso Season 4 kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 5, here's everything you need to remember about where things left off, including the fate of AFC Richmond, who winds up together, and everything in between.

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Ted Lasso Season 3 recap: What to rememberThe fate of AFC Richmond The cast of 'Ted Lasso'

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Being welcomed back into the Premier League, it was an up-and-down season for our favorite footballers. But, going into the finale, the Greyhounds had worked their way into contention for the championship, provided they defeat their rival West Ham. In the most high-stakes game of the season, the first half gets off to a bad start, as Richmond is trailing 2-0 by halftime. Normally, this would be the perfect time for Ted to step up and give a rousing speech, giving his team the vital mindset they need to come from behind. But it's time for the student to become the master.

Earlier in the season, Ted had angrily ripped up his iconic "Believe" sign after star player Zava (Maximilian Osinski) announced he would be retiring. In the moment, he used it as an affirmation that belief was more than just paper and tape, and the true investments they have in each other cannot be ripped apart. Regardless, in this moment, the team reveals they all had been holding on to pieces of the sign since it was first torn up. And so, bit by bit, the biggest imagery from the show stood strong once more, cracked, but resolue.

It turns out that was what Richmond needed to get their butts in gear. Jamie (Phil Dunster) easily gets the first goal for the team, while Isaac (Kola Bokinni) stuns everyone by scoring his first-ever penalty kick. Rupert (Anthony Head), Rebecca's ex-husband and series antagonist, gets his just desserts on the pitch. The West Ham owner assaults the manager for not purposely injuring Jamie, leading him to get removed from the game to jeers and "wanker" calls abound. In the eleventh hour, the Greyhounds run a trick play courtesy of Nate (Nick Mohammad), who had been welcomed back to the team after briefly defecting to West Ham. And the assistant kit manager comes through for his current former team, as Richmond scores and takes home the win.

Sadly, the team does not win the Premier League championship, as Manchester City had also won their match. Still, the pundits and fans laud Richmond and Ted for their skill and attitude. After all, over only three seasons, he helped take the laughing stock of the league into a championship contender.

Related: Why Jason Sudeikis Initially Turned Down ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4

Does Rebecca sell the team? Jason Sudeikis as Ted (L) and Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca in 'Ted Lasso'

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As Richmond's success has grown, so has Rebecca's profile. As Higgins (Jeremy Swift) informs her in the finale, the club value is at an all-time high, and he suggests that she take advantage of the opportunity to sell 49% of her shares, leaving her with majority ownership. Rebecca, however, is considering an even bigger extreme: Selling the team. After acquiring Richmond from Rupert in the beginning of the series, she feels she no longer has anything to prove. And it doesn't necessarily help that Ted and Beard (Brendan Hunt) have announced that they're heading back to the States after the season.

By the end of the episode, however, her tune has very much changed. Emboldened by the season's end, she's decided to take Higgins' advice, selling 49% of the shares to the fans. At long last, the eccentric peanut gallery that Ted has been privy to for the entirety of his time overseas will get a say in the team. Considering the new approach Rebecca and company are taking to Richmond in Season 4, however, it will be interesting to see how the shareholders are still involved.

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Do Roy and Keeley get back together? (L-R) Brett Goldstein as Roy, Juno Temple as Keeley and Phil Dunster as Jamie in 'Ted Lasso'

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While there are plenty of Ted and Rebecca shippers out there, the true romance of Ted Lasso lies with Roy (Brett Goldstein) and Keeley (Juno Temple). The two are the true definition of opposites attract, but the irascible player and bubbly model somehow seem perfect for each other. After dancing around one another in Season 1, the two made things official in Season 2, though it didn't come without its struggles.

Those struggles manifested in a shocking reveal in the Season 3 premiere: Roy and Keeley had broken up. Both of them had growing responsibilities — him coaching Richmond and her running her own PR firm — and realized they couldn't find the time to invest in their relationship. The two spend the season on their separate paths, with Keeley even briefly pursuing a thing with Jack (Jodi Balfour). And those paths happen to merge once more in Episode 10, when Roy apologizes to her for ending their relationship, and they wind up sleeping together.

When the finale hits, clearly the dalliance has ignited something in the former footballer. He begins to grow paranoid that Jamie is trying to rekindle something between them, confronting his frenemy. The two begin to then fight, taking the disagreement to Keeley herself. Asked to choose between them, she opts for "none of the above," berating them for their sexism before kicking them out. It's a surprisingly sour note to end the Roy/Keeley dynamic on, one of the only points that lacked resolution in the Season 3 finale. It's safe to say, given both Goldstein and Temple are returning in full for Season 4, there's plenty more "will they/won't they" coming our way.

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While Ted Lasso is primarily about the journey of a sports team, it also speaks to the odyssey of its titular coach. Seasons 2 and 3 in particular really broke down the overly cheerful manager, as we explored the family drama that made the mustachioed man who he is today. And Ted was truly going through it in the most recent batch of episodes, as his ex-wife Michelle (Andrea Anders) got engaged. And a visit from his mother brings news that his son, Henry, misses him. With all of this compounding, Ted drops a big bomb on Rebecca in the finale: He and Beard are going home.

In the end, that winds up being only a half-truth. While the announcement comes with an incredibly emotional video montage (and a heartfelt rendition of "So Long, Farewell" from The Sound of Music), Beard tells Ted on the plane that he wants to remain in England to be with Jane (Phoebe Walsh). And so Ted chooses to let his number one guy chase after his heart, as he fakes an appendicitis attack to get off the plane.

As Ted makes his way back stateside, we're treated to a montage of what happens (or may have happened) to all of the main cast following Richmond's last game of the season:

• Leaving the airport after saying goodbye to Ted, Rebecca happens to run into the Dutchman (Matteo van der Grijn), whom she had a one-night stand with in Amsterdam after being rescued from a canal. Having spent all of Season 3 heeding the warnings of her mother's psychic, the final part of her prophecy comes to pass. The two become a happy couple, as she seemingly becomes a form of a stepmother to the Dutchman's daughter.
• Trent Crimm (James Lance) publishes his book about the team. As suggested by Ted, the writer formerly of The Independent changes the title from The Lasso Way to The Richmond Way.
• Roy is made the new manager of Richmond, as he, Beard, and Nate comprise the coaching staff. Making up for his previous transgressions, Nate glues together the "Believe" sign, making it a mainstay of the locker room once more. And, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Roy starts having sessions with Sharon (Sarah Niles), Richmond's new Head of Mental Health.
• Rupert is removed as the owner of West Ham, becoming a pariah in the media. Sadly, this is where the character's journey will come to an end, following the death of Anthony Head in June 2026.
• Having served as the hero to give Richmond its final goal of the season, Sam is picked to play on the Nigerian national football team.
• Following a tense game against his old team Manchester City, Jamie is able to reconcile with his abusive father, with the two of them bonding over family photos.
• Beard marries a pregnant Jane in a fantastical pagan ceremony at Stonehenge. All of Richmond, along with their respective partners, are in attendance.
• Most pertinently for what's to come, Keeley comes to Rebecca with a pitch: An AFC Richmond women's team. The two gal pals excitedly scream at the prospect. And we will see the fruits of their labors in Season 4!
• Ted settles down back at home in Kansas, having returned specifically to be there for his son. In the last scene of the season, we see he's coaching Henry's soccer team, where he ends up missing out on a goal. Showing the lessons he learned across the pond, Ted reminds his son to "be a goldfish," sends him back on the field, and smiles contentedly. At least until he'll be called back into action in the episodes to come.

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23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time, and with more than 30 years of professional tennis under her belt and numerous awards won and records broken throughout her career, it's easy to see why.

Now, fans who have been supporting Williams since her early days have a chance to win big, as the tennis star is partnering with Heineken on a new collaboration that offers Williams' fans the chance to score VIP passes to this year's U.S. Open Tennis Championships, taking place from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13 in New York.

As part of Heineken's "Fans Have More Friends" campaign, Williams and Heineken have launched "Second Serve Tickets," which will 'reactivate' tickets from any of Williams’ previous U.S. Open tournaments and give those ticket holders the chance to get a seat in the Heineken Suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2026 U.S. Open.

To enter, fans must submit a photo of their old ticket stub, along with the description of a memory they have that connects to their ticket and/or that event on the Second Serve website. The "most passionate" fans will then be chosen to win seats in this exclusive suite.

Fans who are attending the 2026 U.S. Open but do not win the Second Serve tickets will still have a chance to enjoy the collaboration between Heineken and Heineken 0.0 Global Ambassador Williams, as on Aug. 24, limited-edition Heineken 0.0 cans with designs inspired by Williams' six U.S. Open championship wins will be available on-site, while supplies last.

And, as yet another opportunity for tennis lovers, Heineken's Instagram page will be updated with additional opportunities for fans to potentially win tickets to this year's U.S. Open.

The "Second Serve Tickets" contest begins at 12 a.m. ET on Aug. 3 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug 16. No purchase is necessary to enter or win, but contestants must be 21 years old or older at the time of entry. Other terms and conditions also apply.

Costco shoppers looking for a prenatal vitamin will soon have another option to add to their shopping list.

Ritual’s Essential Prenatal is expanding to Costco nationwide on Aug. 3, bringing the brand’s popular prenatal multivitamin to warehouses across the country. The Costco-exclusive offering comes as a two-bottle pack for $48.99, providing a 60-day supply.

The Costco price also makes it Ritual’s lowest cost-per-day option, according to the brand. At $48.99 for 60 days, that works out to about 82 cents per day.

Ritual’s Essential Prenatal is formulated with nutrients including folate, omega-3 DHA, choline, iron and vitamin D3. The company also emphasizes traceable ingredients and third-party testing as part of its approach to supplements.

One of the biggest selling points is the research behind the formula. Ritual says Essential Prenatal is backed by its own human clinical trial (a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, controlled study involving 62 women in their second and third trimesters).

The brand first began selling Essential Prenatal at select Costco warehouses on the West Coast earlier this year. The new expansion will make the two-pack available to Costco shoppers nationwide, according to Ritual.

And for anyone who would rather skip the warehouse altogether, the prenatal will also be available through Costco’s same-day delivery service, where available.

The rollout gives Costco members another way to stock up on a prenatal from a brand that has become a popular name in the supplement space—while the two-pack format means fewer trips to restock. 

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Arby’s is giving its $7.99 value meal a little more heat.

Beginning Aug. 3, the fast-food chain is adding a new Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich to its Meat & 3 Value Box, giving fans another option when they’re in the mood to switch up their usual order.

The new sandwich starts with crispy chicken tossed in spicy Buffalo sauce, then gets topped with creamy ranch and shredded lettuce. It all comes together on a toasted, buttery brioche bun for a combination that hits the sweet spot between spicy, creamy and crunchy.

And the best part? It joins the Meat & 3 lineup without changing the $7.99 price.

The value box comes with a choice of entrée, plus three sides and a drink. Along with the new Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich, customers can still choose the Ham & Swiss Sandwich or Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

Every box also includes a small order of Arby’s Curly Fries, two Mozzarella Sticks, a Peach Cobbler Roll and a small drink.

That makes the new Buffalo Ranch option an easy way to get a little more variety out of the popular value meal. If you’re already a fan of the classic Buffalo-and-ranch combination, the sandwich is arguably the most tempting choice in the lineup.

The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich will be available as an entrée option in Arby’s Meat & 3 Value Box beginning Aug. 3. As with other limited-time menu offerings, availability may vary by location.

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Anne Hathaway’s net worth is the result of an over two-decade career in Hollywood. Starting out in teenage roles in The Princess Diaries and Ella Enchanted, Hathaway made a fairly smooth transition to serious parts in Rachel Getting Married and Les Misérables. The Academy Award winner has led many films, from romances to comedies to Oscar fare—is there anything she can’t do?

The Brooklyn-born actress is still one of the most sought-after names in the industry. Consistently turning in acclaimed performances, it’s no surprise that she’s often topped the lists of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood.

Here is all you need to know about Anne Hathaway’s net worth and how she conquered Hollywood.

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How did Anne Hathaway become famous?

Considering the fact that Anne Hathaway gets her name from William Shakespeare’s wife, it should be no surprise that her mother is a former actress. Hathaway began performing as a child in school and local productions, and continued taking the stage well into her teenage years, at which point she even sang at Carnegie Hall as part of a high school chorus group.

It was a few days after this Carnegie Hall performance that Hathaway got her first acting break when she was cast in the short-lived Fox TV show Get Real, which ran for one season from 1999 to 2000, alongside fellow rising star Jesse Eisenberg. However, her big break and the role that would make her famous came when she was cast as the lead in the 2001 hit teen movie adaptation of the best-selling book The Princess Diaries, alongside Julie Andrews. She reprised the role in 2004’s The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement.

She successfully made the transition to adult actress with a supporting role in 2005’s Brokeback Mountain,but it was her role in 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada that really solidified her place as a leading lady. Her 2008 Oscar nomination for Best Actress for the movie Rachel Getting Married proved Hathaway was a force to be reckoned with, and she has been an acclaimed, in-demand actress ever since. She even won her first Oscar in 2013 for Best Supporting Actress in Les Misérables.

What is Anne Hathaway’s net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Anne Hathaway’s net worth is $80 million. She has earned this small fortune by being one of the most in-demand and highest-paid actresses of her generation. Her films have grossed more than $6.8 billion worldwide.

Is Anne Hathaway a billionaire?

Because she has a net worth of $80 million, Anne Hathaway is not a billionaire. However, she is still richer than most people. Maybe someday, Anne!

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How is Anne Hathaway so rich?

Anne Hathaway is so rich because she is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. She earned this distinction by turning in acclaimed performances and starring in projects that have been commercially (and many times critically) successful. Her movies have earned more than $6.8 billion globally, making her a successful and viable actress, which in turn makes her one of the most in-demand actresses working today.

Hathaway has been nominated for two Oscars, one of which she won. She has proven that she has a strong fanbase that is willing to come out and support her projects, and she's also a sought-after name and face for endorsement deals for high-end brands.

How much money does Anne Hathaway make a year?

The amount of money that Anne Hathaway makes a year can vary depending on the number of projects that she takes on and their respective budgets. Based on the fact that she earns multiple millions for each role that she plays, we can assume that her annual salary often falls in the double-digit millions. That ensures that she’s pretty much the opposite of Fantine, her character from Les Misérables.

How much does Anne Hathaway make per movie?

Depending on the movie’s budget and her role in the project, Anne Hathaway is believed to be paid anywhere from $5 million to $15 million per movie. 

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How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for The Princess Diaries? Anne Hathaway was just 18 years old when she filmed the first 'Princess Diaries' movie.

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For her breakout role in 2001’s The Princess Diaries, Anne Hathaway was reportedly paid $400,000. Not bad, teenage Anne!

How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for The Devil Wears Prada?

For her role alongside Meryl Streep in 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada, Anne Hathaway reportedly earned her first seven-figure salary with her $1 million paycheck. That’ll afford you a lot of Prada!

How much did Anne Hathaway make for Batman?

For her role as Catwoman/Selina Kyle in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, Anne Hathaway’s salary increased once again with a reported paycheck of $7.5 million. Catwoman wouldn’t be living a life of crime if she made that much!

How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for Les Mis?

Anne Hathaway achieved a then-career-high paycheck for her Oscar-winning role in 2012’s Les Misérables when she was reportedly paid $10 million for her role as Fantine. That’s a whole lot of money to play a woman whose plight is poverty.

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How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for Alice in Wonderland?

It is not known how much Anne Hathaway was paid to take on the role of The White Queen in 2010’s Alice in Wonderland. However, considering she was being paid around $5 million per role at that time in her career, we can imagine she was paid a similar amount.

How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for Interstellar?

Interstellar is one of Anne Hathaway’s most successful films of all time, grossing over $672 million at the worldwide box office. For her role as NASA scientist Dr. Amelia Brand, Anne Hathaway was reportedly paid upwards of $6 million.

How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for The Witches?

Anne Hathaway took over the role of the lead witch from Anjelica Huston in the 2020 remake of The Witches. For the part, Anne Hathaway was reportedly paid a career-best of $15 million. And she didn’t even have to resort to witchcraft to land that payday (that we know of)!

How much did Anne Hathaway get paid for Ocean's Eight?

Anne Hathaway took on the role of haughty actress Daphne Kluger in the all-female reboot of Ocean’s Eleven, 2018’s Ocean's Eight. For the ensemble heist movie, Anne Hathaway was reportedly paid $3 million. Turns out it’s a lot easier to earn millions of dollars acting in a movie than to steal it in an elaborate heist!

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Chef Esther Choi is bringing the flavors of her Korean-American kitchen to home cooks with the launch of a new pantry staple brand.

The acclaimed chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and Food Network personality announced the debut of Sessy on Aug. 3, introducing a trio of foundational Korean pantry essentials: soy sauce, sesame oil and gochujang. Rather than launching with an expansive lineup of products, Choi chose to focus on the ingredients she says form the backbone of Korean cooking.

Crafted in partnership with Sempio, one of Korea's oldest and most respected food companies, the three products are made in Korea using traditional methods that emphasize depth of flavor over shortcuts.

"I am so proud that Sessy honors both my Korean heritage and my approach to the cuisine as a chef and restaurateur," Choi said in a statement. "We decided to launch first with the trio that belongs in any modern kitchen: soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil. These are the staples of Korean food, and I cannot wait for American kitchens everywhere to get their hands on Sessy."

Chef Esther Choi Is Expanding Beyond the Kitchen

Choi has become one of Food Network's fastest-rising personalities in recent years. In addition to co-hosting 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing with Michael Symon, she's competed on Beat Bobby Flay, Bobby's Triple Threat and Chopped, while also launching the Food Network digital series Cooking With Choi. Her debut cookbook Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother is scheduled for release on Oct. 27.

But long before television, Choi's culinary education began at home. She has often credited her grandmother with teaching her the fundamentals of Korean cooking, from marinating bulgogi to preparing tteokbokki from scratch. Those early lessons became the inspiration behind Sessy, which is built around the pantry staples she believes every great Korean meal begins with.

Instead of chasing trends or adapting Korean flavors for mass appeal, Choi said she wanted to create products that stay true to their roots while making authentic ingredients more accessible for American home cooks.

Sessy Launches With Three Korean Pantry Essentials

The inaugural Sessy collection includes three staples found in countless Korean kitchens:

• Soy sauce: A non-GMO soy sauce made from carefully selected soybeans, water and salt that undergoes a five-step fermentation process for rich, savory umami flavor.
• Sesame oil: Made from 100% sesame seeds and cold-pressed to deliver an intensely nutty, aromatic finish for dishes like bibimbap, fried rice, vegetables and dipping sauces.
• Gochujang: A vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO fermented chili paste that develops smoky heat and deep savory flavor through traditional aging.

According to the company, the line is designed for anyone who wants to cook Korean food more confidently, whether they grew up with the cuisine or are discovering it for the first time.

Parade had the opportunity to sample all three products ahead of the launch, comparing them side by side with standard grocery store versions. The differences were immediately noticeable, particularly with the soy sauce, which offered a remarkably richer, more layered umami flavor. The sesame oil delivered an intensely roasted, nutty aroma, while the gochujang balanced heat with a deep, complex savoriness that stood out from more common supermarket varieties.

Sessy is available now exclusively through the brand's website, with retail expansion planned for 2027.

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A few ruffles never hurt a summer wardrobe, especially when they come with a price tag below $5. The Viadha Cotton-Linen Ruffle T-Shirt is currently on sale at Walmart, starting at just $4, down from $10. It comes in 22 colors, including mint green, sky blue, pink, and watermelon red, with sizes running from small to 5XL, but you'll get the best deal on the beige option with delicate ruffles on the hem and sleeves.

The top is made from a breathable cotton-linen blend material that’s designed to feel comfortable and moisture-wicking. It has mid-length sleeves, a round neckline, a relaxed fit, and a cutesy, pleated ruffle hem that gives it a softer look than a regular T-shirt. It’s also recommended to hand-wash cold and hang- or line-dry.

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The ruffle hem gives the top a dainty, delicate look, but its overall design is still casual enough for errands, travel days, brunch, or shopping. The linen-and-cotton blend fabric is a good match for summer once temperatures start climbing, especially if you like tops that feel lighter and less clingy. And since it has a round neckline and mid-length sleeves, it offers a little more coverage than a tank top without feeling too heavy to wear in warm weather. 

Shoppers have called the shirt "comfortable," "very pretty," and the "perfect length." One person said it's a "nice summer top" that's "easy to dress up or style casually," while another reviewer commented on its "beautiful color and style." It's also worth noting that many people recommend ironing or steaming it before wearing it, since the linen-blend material tends to wrinkle easily.

The lightweight fabric is perfect for summer, and the solid-color design makes it easy to pair with a variety of bottoms and accessories. You could wear the neutral shades with denim shorts or wide-leg jeans, or pair the brighter shades with sandals and a small bag when you want the top to stand out more. You could also wear the shirt tucked in for a more dressed-up look, or let the ruffles flow as you go about your day. 

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If your summer closet could use a refresh before the season is in full swing, the Viadha Linen-Blend Ruffle T-Shirt is worth grabbing. You'll end up paying a little more in shipping (which adds to the overall cost) but the base price of the shirt is hard to beat. Be sure to snag one (or two, or three) now while the $4 deal is still live at Walmart. 

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Prince Harry has extended yet another olive branch to his father King Charles III in his latest effort to reconcile with the monarch.

The Mirror reports that Charles has will be invited by the organizers of the 2027 Invictus Games to attend either the opening or closing ceremony of the week-long event.

They write, "The prince's plan could see the monarch join him at major events during the Games."

Harry is the patron of the Invictus Games, which are due to be held in Birmingham in July.

The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle traveled to the UK last month for events that marked the one-year countdown to next year's Games, but their much-hyped visit to Harry's home country is said to have fallen far short of the couple's expectations.

It was a 'nightmare week' for Prince Harry, who learned during his stay in the UK that he had lost his court case against Associated Newspapers, and will mostly likely have to pay millions of dollars in legal fees.

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Meanwhile a source close to Meghan said there was a “lot of sadness” on the duchess’s part with regard to how her and Harry’s week in the UK unfolded.

Another source close to the couple said that Meghan would have felt “humiliated” as the back-and-forth between Harry’s team and the palace unfolded ahead of their return.

A claim by Harry’s team that he would be staying at Buckingham Palace was followed only fifteen minutes later by a statement by the palace that he would not in fact be staying at the royal residence.

Royal sources said the Duke of Sussex had been made aware that the offer to stay at Buckingham Palace had been withdrawn because he had not accepted the offer on time.

In the end Meghan pulled out of all the Invictus engagements she was supposed to attend alongside her husband, and was not once seen in public while she was in the UK.

Eventually it was agreed that Charles and Queen Camilla would receive Harry, Meghan and their children for tea at Highgrove House on the express condition that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not to leak any details of their meeting to the press.

This meant that Harry and Meghan did not secure the coveted ‘money shot’: a picture of their children with their grandfather the king, which would have given their image in the US a much needed boost.

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It seems that the reunion, however brief, has given Harry new hope that he and his father could pave the way to a more public reconciliation.

The Mirror writes that Harry "has been buoyed by the emotional reunion with his father, alongside his wife Meghan and their children, earlier this month for the first time in four years."

A source has revealed that Harry wants more meetings between the monarch and his grandchildren to take place going forward.

An insider said, "“Harry’s intention is two fold. He would love the King’s support at the Games, while having his father by his side would also add considerable weight to his argument for security for his family to accompany him on the trip. “

In the meantime, Harry is set to return to the UK in September for the WellChild Awards—and this time he will reportedly accept the king's longstanding invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace.

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For a generation of millennials, the first real taste of online identity came with a carefully curated top 8 and an autoplay song. That corner of the early internet is now inching toward a comeback; the people who actually own it are saying so out loud.

The confirmation came from Chris and Tim Vanderhook, the brothers whose company has controlled Myspace since 2011, speaking in Tommy Avallone's new documentary about the platform. Tim Vanderhook says the brand is still theirs and that they are going to relaunch Myspace, adding that they are waiting for the right moment and would simply try again if a first attempt did not stick.

Myspace launched in 2003, a year before Facebook, and quickly grew into one of the most visited sites on the planet. It was a place where users learned just enough HTML to make a page feel like their own, and where bands built audiences long before streaming existed. Acts including Arctic Monkeys, Calvin Harris and Lily Allen used it to reach fans directly, part of a music-discovery legacy that helped define its peak. At its height in the late 2000s, the site drew tens of millions of monthly visitors in the United States and more than 10 million users in the United Kingdom alone. News Corporation bought the platform for $580 million in 2005, and a group that included Justin Timberlake later acquired it for $35 million in 2011. It now sits under Viant Technology.

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One notable absence from any revival is Tom Anderson, the co-founder known to millions as "Myspace Tom," the automatic first friend on nearly every account. He stepped away from the company years ago and is not part of the current ownership or the planned relaunch. The rest of the picture is unclear. The owners have not shared a launch date, a design, or how a new version would function, and coverage of the news suggests a platform built around creativity and music rather than the algorithm-driven feeds that dominate now.

Myspace never fully vanished, and it has weathered several failed reinventions already, including an earlier Timberlake-backed redesign. But former users' affection has remained, probably tied to a earlier time when the internet felt a little more personal. Any return would also arrive at a time that is completely different from when it first launched, with mobile apps and far sharper scrutiny from regulators and parents over how young people use social media. For now, though, millions of one-time members will need juts to revisit their old profiles and wait.

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One of classic rock's most popular 1960s songs, the Doors' "Hello, I Love You," is celebrating the 58th anniversary of the day it finally nabbed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Aug. 3.

The exciting milestone happened 58 years ago, on Aug. 3, 1968, with the song becoming the band's second No. 1 hit. Unfortunately, it was also the Doors' final No. 1 hit before the band disbanded in 1973.

"Hello, I Love You" was released as an official single on the Doors' third studio album, Waiting for the Sun. It was the band's second single for the album, following "The Unknown Soldier."

As the story goes, the song was inspired by a young woman lead singer Jim Morrison saw at Venice Beach. The lyrics depict what the musician would've said to the woman if given the chance, with lines like, "Hello, I love you/ Won't you tell me your name?"

"She holds her head so high/ Like a statue in the sky/ Her arms are wicked and her legs are long/ When she moves, my brain screams out this song," the lyrics go on.

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In a 1968 interview, Morrison said of the song, "Sure, ‘Hello, I Love You’ isn’t one of our best songs, but I am not ashamed of it."

He continued, "Really I like the other side better. I was hoping they would flip it and play that, but they haven’t. But now that we have got our foot in the door perhaps they will listen a bit more," referring to the B-side "Love Street."

After the song came out as a single, it was a huge success. By the start of August, it had reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and it held this position for two weeks before another track replaced it.

"Hello, I Love You" also topped the US Cash Box Top 100 chart, as well as Canada's top singles chart. It made it into the Top 40 in multiple other countries as well, including the U.K., Switzerland, South Africa, New Zealand, and more.

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As a travel editor, I’ve watched the luggage industry undergo a massive evolution, but no category has evolved more than the humble personal item. A decade ago, it was just the random backpack or tote you threw over your shoulder. Today, with airlines tightening dimensions and charging premium fees for the overhead bin, your personal item has to be a high-performance workspace, a secondary closet, and a master class in organization. It needs to look sharp on a Mediterranean cruise, withstand the winter chill of an Alaskan sailing, slide seamlessly onto a trolley sleeve, and squeeze under a tight budget-airline seat without busting a zipper.

I’m notoriously tough on personal items. When I travel, I don't pack light—I pack smart. My personal item kit includes a heavy tech arsenal (laptop, chords, two power banks, selfie stick/tripod), a travel pillow, eye mask, portable fan, umbrella, a full mini North Face sling backpack, and a reusable medication tumbler. Plus, I always need enough give-room to bring back bulky sweatshirts and souvenir magnets for my family.

With so many "it bags" currently dominating social media feeds, I wanted to see which ones live up to the hype and which ones fail under the pressure of a real-world travel schedule. From the cobblestones of Quebec to the humidity of Florida’s theme parks, here is my honest breakdown of how the five most famous personal items actually handled the heat.

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Why You Can Trust Us

To truly test these five viral contenders, I spent six months (January through July) living out of them. These weren’t just quick "around the block" terminal walks. I put these bags through the ringer on a massive variety of real-world itineraries, including a Mediterranean cruise on Legend of the Seas, an Alaskan sailing aboard Celebrity Solstice, Florida theme park treks, and winter cruises. They navigated everything from the cobblestones of Spain and Italy, the humidity of Miami and Tampa, and a trip to Paris for Adventure World’s opening.

Because a personal item takes the brunt of travel wear-and-tear, I treated these bags exactly how an overpacker would. Each bag was stuffed to the brim as my primary personal item, carrying everything mentioned above. They were aggressively crammed under airline seats, thrown into the backs of Ubers, and dragged through endless cruise terminals.

To ensure a perfectly level playing field, I used a side-by-side testing methodology. Every single bag was packed with pretty much the same gear. Over the course of thousands of miles, I evaluated each bag on a strict set of criteria:

• Trolley Sleeve Performance: How easily does it slide onto a rolling suitcase handle, and does it stay securely balanced without tipping the luggage over?
• Ergonomics & Comfort: Do the straps dig into the shoulders or chest when the bag is at maximum capacity, and does the weight distribution feel natural or awkward?
• Durability & Construction: Do the zippers hold up under extreme pressure, and can the fabric survive being stuffed under tight airplane seats without scuffing or tearing?
• Cleanability: How easily does the exterior fabric wipe clean when terminal snacks and cruise ship drinks inevitably spill?
• Capacity Flexibility: Does it comfortably hold the baseline packing list while still leaving enough giving room to bring home bulky sweatshirts and souvenirs?

The verdicts below are the result of these grueling, real-world stress tests.

The TLDR Version:

LeSportsak Carlin Zip Top Tote Bag: Crafted from featherlight, packable nylon that folds completely flat into your luggage, this is the ultimate secondary bag to bring along on long-haul vacations when you know you'll need extra room for souvenirs on the way home.

Vera Bradley Miramar Weekender: All-Around 'Forever Bag': A quintessential, soft-sided classic that stands the test of time, this ultra-durable, machine-washable bag easily morphs from a campus companion to a reliable airplane carry-on for decades.

Away Featherlight Weekender: Love the durability and compartments to stay organized: Built like a tank and engineered for the chronic over-packer, this structured bag features a brilliant array of dedicated compartments—including a separate shoe garage—to keep your essentials flawlessly organized on the move.

Quince Quilted Transit Tote: Punching way above its weight class, this duffel delivers the premium materials, sleek aesthetic, and smart pocket layout of a luxury brand at a fraction of the price, making it a stellar value for frequent flyers.

Calpack Luka Duffel: Marrying streetwear aesthetics with rugged utility, this viral, lightweight puffy duffel features a scratch-resistant exterior that handles the wear-and-tear of travel without sacrificing its fashion-forward edge.

The Deep Dive: 6 Months of Living Out of the “It” Travel Bags1. LeSportsac Carlin Zip Top Tote Bag

The Viral Cred: Named a top-tested, packable Nylon favorite by Cosmopolitan and long prized by travel editors for its ultra-lightweight, crushable ripstop fabric.

Price: $150; Dimensions: 14.5″ H x 14.5″–21.5″ W x 8.25″ D; Capacity: 35 L; The User Verdict: "Not only does it have three exterior back panel pockets, it also has a center back pocket that's convertible!"–Cosmopolitan

The Take: Because it lacks a rigid structure, stuffing it with heavy power banks, a laptop, and a full North Face sling bag can make it feel a bit like a lumpy sack on your shoulders if not packed strategically. However, its trolley sleeve performance is surprisingly nimble because it molds to your carry-on handle, and it is hands-down the easiest to wipe clean when a drink inevitably spills in the terminal. When empty, it disappears into nothing, making it the dream bag for bringing home bulky Alaska sweatshirts and Disney ears.

The Personal Item Verdict: The Ultimate Souvenir Shape-Shifter.

2. Vera Bradley Miramar Weekender Travel Bag (Quilted Cotton or Performance Twill)

The Viral Cred: An iconic travel staple featured across multiple best-duffel roundups, such as Travel + Leisure, thanks to its machine-washable cotton construction.

Price: $100-122.50; Dimensions: 13″ H x 19″ W x 8″ D; Capacity: 32 L; The User Verdict: "Color = perfection, size = perfection, material = perfection, space = perfection!"—Maché R, via Amazon

The Take: If you are testing strap comfort over your chest and shoulders when packed to the brim, Vera Bradley wins for its soft, padded straps that never dig into your skin during long security lines. It squeezes under even the tightest budget-airline seats with ease, though a heavy laptop can cause it to sag slightly on a trolley sleeve. The biggest win for theme park and cruise life? You can literally toss the whole bag into a washing machine after it spends a week on sticky cruise ship carpet and dusty Uber floors.

The Personal Item Verdict: The Comfort Queen That Forgives a Spill.

Away Featherlight Weekender

The Viral Cred: Frequently featured as a top structured weekender pick on Marie Claire and Conde Nast Traveler for its organization and built-in shoe garage.

Price: $148; Dimensions: 20.9" x 9.4" x 13.8" D; Capacity: 44 L; The User Verdict:“This bag is very lightweight especially when carrying. It actually holds more than a weekend worth of clothes. I packed for 5 days and still had space."—Risa, via Away

The Take: This bag was built for your exact packing list. The structured compartments mean your laptop, tech cords, and tumbler won't crush your souvenir mugs. It slides onto a trolley sleeve and stays perfectly upright and balanced without tipping your rolling suitcase over. The tradeoff? It is a hefty bag on its own. When stuffed with two power banks, books, and an umbrella, the straps can feel heavy and stiff on your shoulders during a mad dash through the Miami airport.

The Personal Item Verdict: The Overpacker’s Heavy-Duty Fortress.

4. Quince Transit Quilted Duffel Bag

Quince

The Viral Cred: Highlighted as a top-rated budget luxury travel bag by gear reviewers and editors on People for its sleek organization and designer look at an affordable price.

Price: $124; Dimensions: 12” H x 17.5” L x W 7”; Capacity: ~23-24 L; The User Verdict:"I was looking for a travel carry-on that zipped closed, held a water bottle, had a laptop sleeve and enough space for all of my stuff. I was skeptical at first—I had looked at the MZ bags, the Pak bags but they were all missing something. This had it all and it absolutely delivered."—jacquelynclark@me.com

The Take: For a fraction of the price of high-end weekenders, this bag handles high-density stuffing beautifully. The zippers are impressively rugged and don't catch or burst even when you are jamming a travel pillow and purse into the top at the gate. It sits securely on a trolley handle, though the shoulder straps lack the heavy padding of Vera Bradley, meaning it can start to dig in if you’re carrying it through a terminal change at the airport.

The Personal Item Verdict: The Sleek, Budget-Friendly Workhorse.

5. Calpak Luka Duffel

The Viral Cred: Selected as best for chronically busy overpackers by InStyle and one reviewer's "favorite all time" weekender on Condé Nast Traveler.

Price: $138; Dimensions:12″ H x 16″ W x 8″ D; Capacity: 25 L: The User Verdict:"Obsessed with this thing. It’s so spacious and fit so much—I think the trick is in the fabric. I love it!"—Jasmine W via Calpack.com

The Take: The Luka is a dream for the "stuffed under the seat" test. Because of its puffy, lightweight material, it compresses effortlessly into tight spaces without damaging the bag or your gear. The lightweight design counteracts the weight of your heavy tech, and the puffy straps offer a built-in cushion that feels incredibly comfortable over your chest. It balances perfectly on a luggage handle, and the matte, scratch-resistant exterior resists liquid spills and terminal grime much better than traditional canvas.

The Personal Item Verdict: The Virally Puffy Cloud.

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Some current and former Flagstar Bank customers may be eligible for a payout of up to $25,000, but time is running out to submit a claim.

A proposed $31.5 million class action settlement stems from two data breaches in 2021 that allegedly exposed the personal information of more than 2 million consumers. While Flagstar Bank denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to the settlement to resolve the litigation and avoid the uncertainty of a trial.

Here's what eligible customers need to know before the Aug. 11 deadline.

Who is eligible?

The settlement covers people who received notice from Flagstar Bank that their personal information was impacted by one or both of the 2021 data breaches. Notification letters or emails were previously sent to affected individuals and include a Settlement Claim ID needed to file a claim.

If you're unsure whether you're included, the settlement administrator can verify your eligibility.

How much money could you receive?

The amount depends on your circumstances and the type of claim you submit.

Eligible class members may receive:

• Up to $25,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the data breaches, including unreimbursed fraud losses, identity theft expenses, professional fees and certain credit monitoring costs.
• An estimated $60 cash payment, with the potential to receive as much as $599, depending on the number of valid claims submitted and the remaining settlement funds.
• Up to $100 for eligible California residents.
• Three years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
• When is the deadline?
• Claim forms must be submitted by Aug. 11, 2026.

The court's final approval hearing is currently scheduled for Oct. 1, 2026, and payments would be distributed only after the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Those who believe they're eligible can find more information, review the settlement benefits and submit a claim through the official settlement website.

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CNN's Dana Bash is drawing widespread praise online after delivering an immediate comeback when Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told her, "Dana, you probably don't understand this because you're not a scientist," during Sunday's State of the Union.

The exchange came as Bash questioned Kennedy about the scientific consensus that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. After Kennedy dismissed her by saying she wasn't a scientist, Bash quickly replied, "You're not either"—a moment that rapidly spread across social media, where many viewers applauded the veteran CNN anchor for standing her ground. While reactions remained divided, a wave of commenters described the exchange as "wild to watch" and praised Bash for challenging the health secretary during the tense interview.

"Dana Bash should get combat pay for talking with both RFK and Jim Jordan and both on the same day!" one person shared on Threads, with another noting that her comeback to the scientist remark was "perfect."

RFK Jr: Dana, you probably don't understand this because you're not a scientist

BASH: Well you're not either!

RFK Jr: I know you're flustered now pic.twitter.com/h8c95Scsq7

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 2, 2026

Social media users were quick to rally behind Bash, with many saying they were relieved to see a reporter immediately push back after what they viewed as another dismissive remark from a Trump administration official. "Kudos to Dana Bash for keeping her composure and asking the right questions," one user wrote, while another praised the anchor for bringing "facts" as Kennedy "brought a meltdown." Another viewer summed up the exchange simply: "Watching Dana Bash on CNN today was a perfect use of my 21 minutes."

A few people reflected on Kennedy's tone, saying he was having an "epic crash out" and the "segment wound down with him getting mad and barking at her like a rabid dog".

Not everyone sided with Bash, though. A smaller contingent of Kennedy supporters and conservative commentators argued the CNN anchor crossed the line from reporter to debater, with some accusing her of pushing a pro-pharmaceutical narrative. Others amplified Kennedy's own criticism of the media, defending his performance and attacking CNN's coverage of vaccine-related issues.

Hearing AC/DC for the first time is like an awakening of sorts: the theatrics, the harsh, plucky basslines, and the shrill but enticing voice of Bon Scottwere all it took for some to fall in love with rock and roll. Scott delighted teens and frightened parents with his wild stage antics and rare tattoos, but before he did all that, he was actually part of a bubblegum pop band, The Valentines.

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Singing songs like "Build Me Up Buttercup," Scott kicked off his music career with stints in The Spektors and The Valentines. There, he sharpened his unique vocal range and drumming skills. He moved into the role of the band's lead vocalist in 1966. In their short time together, they released two EPs: The Valentines in 1968, followed by My Old Man’s a Groovy Old Man in 1969. The band ended up breaking up in 1970. Scott moved on to form Fraternity, which mostly did cover songs and was hailed as one of the "next big bands" before their untimely dissolution.

How The Valentines Set the Stage for AC/DC's Formation

The stint in bubblegum pop proved to be a great choice for Scott, as his bandmate Vince Lovegrove from The Valentines was the one who ultimately introduced him to George Young, the producer of an upcoming band: AC/DC. After making an onstage appearance with the band, Scott instantly connected with guitarists Angus Young and Malcolm Young.

In the few years they were together with Scott as the frontman, AC/DC created some of the most iconic and influential songs in rock history—six studio albums' worth. Hits like “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” "T.N.T.," and "It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)” all happened under the Scott era of the band. Scott's approach to the music industry was truly unique; while everyone was obsessing over charting and single releases, Scott and the rest of AC/DC were focused on building their road following and putting on spectacular shows.

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"Now, we're not a singles band over here," Scott once told Countdown'sIan "Molly" Meldrum. "Bands that release singles that take off without already having established a road following are going to suffer the same effects as Has Sherbet, you know? Yeah, they had a big record over here, and their English tour consisted of one gig, you know? Because—no slant on them, but they're a record band, you know, and they had no road following, so no one comes to see their shows. So we have the following. If we released a single here now, it would do really well."

Sadly, Scott's music career was cut short when he died in February 1980, weeks after finishing AC/DC's Highway to Hell tour. Scott's dedication to creating a true live experience and persona set him apart from other rockers of his time, and his personal story of pushing through until he found his "people" remains unmistakably inspiring over 50 years later.

A new Princess Diaries movie? In the words of Mia Thermopolis, Shut up!

The Queen of Genovia herself, a.k.a. Anne Hathaway, confirmed the long-awaited third film on Oct. 4, 2024. "Miracles happen ✨👑 Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues ❤️‍🔥," she wrote alongside a video on Instagram. 

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Joy Ride's Adele Lim has been tapped to direct the third installment. "As a diehard fan of the original ‘Princess Diaries,’ I’m beyond excited to be a part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life," Lim told Deadline in a statement. "We look forward to celebrating its core tenants of female power, joy and mentorship with audiences worldwide."

The Hollywood Reporter stated back in 2022 that a third Princess Diaries film was in the works. Though at the time, Aadrita Mukerji was said to be writing a script for Disney. According to Deadline, Flora Greeson is writing the screenplay.

The first Princess Diaries movie, starringHathaway and Julie Andrews,premiered over 20 years ago. Garry Marshall directed the original 2001 film, as well as the 2004 sequel,The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Discussing a potential Princess Diaries 3 after the filmmaker's passing, Andrews told BuzzFeed News, "I think we might do it in honor of [Marshall]."

Before we return to Genovia, here is everything we know so far about Princess Diaries 3.

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What is the Princess Diaries 3 release date?

Don't order a pizza with M&M's just yet! A premiere date has not been announced for the movie. In the meantime, The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement are both streaming on Disney+.

Who is the director of Princess Diaries 3? 

Adele Lim is set to helm the third Princess Diaries movie. The previous films were directed by Garry Marshall, who passed away in 2016.

Is Anne Hathaway returning for Princess Diaries 3?

Hathaway had previously admitted to Entertainment Tonight that she was "pulling for" a Princess Diaries 3. Months after news broke of the third movie, The Devil Wears Prada star told People that it was "thrilling" to "see the level of excitement for it."

"We feel the exact same, and I know it's probably very frustrating," she said. "It's a process that requires patience, and so everybody should consider themselves a part of the movie business now, because this is how long it actually takes to make things."

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Is Julie Andrews returning for Princess Diaries 3?

Like Hathaway, Andrews has also expressed interest in returning for a new movie. Speaking to BuzzFeed News in 2017, the Queen Clarisse Renaldi actress said that she "would very willingly and happily do" a third film. 

Before Princess Diaries 3 was confirmed, Hathaway told Entertainment Tonight, "If there's any way to get Julie Andrews involved, I think we would make it work. We would go to where she was and put a green screen behind her and just make it happen."

Who is in the Princess Diaries 3 cast?

While the cast for the potential movie has not yet been revealed, the first two Princess Diaries films starred Hathaway as Mia, who went from Princess to Queen of Genovia in the second movie, and Andrews as Mia's paternal grandmother, Clarisse Renaldi, the former Queen of Genovia. 

The original film and the sequel also starred Heather Matarazzo as Mia's best friend Lilly Moscovitz, Caroline Goodall as Mia's mom Helen Thermopolis and Héctor Elizondo as Joe, who married Andrews' character in the second movie. Chris Pine appeared in 2004's The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, playing Mia's eventual love interest, Nicholas Devereaux.

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What will happen in Princess Diaries 3?

Sources previously told The Hollywood Reporter that the third movie would be a continuation of the first two Princess Diaries films. Prior to Marshall's death, the director revealed to People that he and Hathaway wanted to "do Princess Diaries 3 in Manhattan."

Following his death, Andrews revealed to Buzzfeed News that they "might do" the movie in honor of Marshall. She said, "Annie had an idea that she wanted to pursue about it, and I’m all for it, so if she’d like to."

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Some hits take months of painstaking studio polish, but INXS proved that magic sometimes strikes in the most unexpected moments.

According to American Songwriter, while waiting on a cab outside a Hong Kong hotel, INXS keyboardist Andrew Farriss came up with an off-the-cuff guitar riff and begged the driver to wait while he recorded it. That burst of spontaneous genius became "Need You Tonight," a funk-infused new-wave track that sealed the Aussie band's place in rock royalty.

Farriss shared, "The making of [the LP Kick] was full of some very odd moments. I wrote the music to 'Need You Tonight' waiting for a cab to take me to the airport to fly out to Hong Kong [to meet bandmate Michael Hutchence]."

He added, "I arrived, played Michael the piece of music. Within 2 hours we had the finished track."

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Farriss said that his songwriting sessions with Hutchence were impromptu. He believed that was the key to their success, along with band members Tim Farriss, Jon Farriss, Garry Beers, and Kirk Pengilly.

"We didn’t have a set formula – and that was the key," Farriss told the website. "Sometimes he'd add some lyrics he'd already written to a piece of music I had, sometimes we'd write together from scratch and other times I'd add music to lyric and melody ideas he'd come to me with."

He concluded, "We were just solid and very arrogant. We never second-guessed each other or ourselves and went with our instincts. It was all very natural and organic."

"Need You Tonight" blended into Hutchence's song, "Mediate." According to an interview with the band's engineer, David Nicholas, the now-iconic song just happened organically.

“Michael was more a performance kind of guy,” he explained. “With 'Mediate,' he walked in with a piece of paper and sang that whole vocal (which is a million words) in one take and went, ‘Thanks very much,’ then walked out."

Nicholas added, per Ultimate Classic Rock, that the idea to meld the two songs together into one tune was a burst of creativity. "I rewound his tape and hit play just as 'Need You Tonight' ended and it synced up so perfectly that I actually thought something was wrong," he explained. "It was one of those very spooky studio moments where you aren't sure what is happening."

The LP Kick would yield the band's first and only U.S. Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single. It drove the 1987 album to multi-platinum status and defined the sound of late-'80s pop-rock.

Along with "Need You Tonight," INXS would score six other Top 10 Billboard hits. These included "Devil Inside," "New Sensation," "What You Need," "Never Tear Us Apart," "Disappear," and "Suicide Blonde."

INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence died in 1997. He was 37. The band stayed together for 15 years after, officially breaking up in late 2012.

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Few things can match the comfort of a warm buttermilk biscuit. Whether they're smothered in sausage gravy, piled high with crispy fried chicken, layered into a breakfast sandwich, or topped with juicy strawberries and whipped cream, they're one of those comforting staples that never seem to go out of style.

Laura from @costcohotfinds shared Costco's first-ever bakery find in an August 2 TikTok, and if you're a biscuit lover, this may be one of the warehouse's most exciting releases yet.

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Yes! Buttermilk biscuits, freshly made at Costco!

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Costco's new Southern style Buttermilk Biscuits (item #208379) are baked fresh in-house with real buttermilk and come 10 to a package for $6.99. Best served warm, they're arriving just in time for back-to-school breakfasts, easy lunches, comforting dinners, and simple late-summer desserts.

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Laura says this is a first-ever offering from Costco's bakery and describes the biscuits as "buttery, fluffy, and taste just like homemade." Costco shoppers were quick to share their reactions.

"Failure to sell pints of sausage gravy next to those is an egregious oversight," one shopper joked.

Another commenter, @JustLisa, shared, "We bought some. They were very fresh."

And @Luis Hernández-Mendoza echoed what many viewers were probably thinking, writing, "Just as I was starting my healthy diet."

How To Serve Costco's Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits

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There are plenty of ways to enjoy Costco's new bakery biscuits beyond simply warming them with butter. Sausage gravy is an obvious choice, but they'd also make excellent breakfast sandwiches with eggs, bacon, and cheese, or a homemade version of Chick-fil-A's famous chicken biscuit using a fresh or leftover chicken cutlet.

They're just as versatile at dinner. Use them to top a homemade chicken pot pie, serve them alongside chili or fried chicken, or add them to any comfort-food meal.

For dessert, skip the traditional cake and turn them into an easy shortcake. Fresh strawberries are always a classic, but with peach season in full swing, they're just as delicious topped with sliced peaches, whipped cream, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

To see if they're in a store near you, use the item number 208379 and the Costco app to check availability.

If Laura's review is any indication, Costco's first-ever Southern style Buttermilk Biscuits may become one of the bakery's most popular new additions this year.

Happy Days was one of the funniest sitcoms of the 1970s. But once in a while, writers for the ABC hit would feature a serious storyline—and in January 1978, they delivered a doozy.

The episode, titled “Richie Almost Dies,” started as a funny segment about Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard) buying a motorcycle from Fonzie (Henry Winkler). But it ended in a hospital room with a heartbreaking heavenly plea after Richie suffered injuries from a serious crash.

The episode offered Winkler, a Yale Drama School graduate, a rare chance to do dramatic acting on Happy Days.

In one of the episode’s final scenes, Fonzie appears at a comatose Richie’s bedside and tells him he can’t die.

“You can't do this,” Fonzie says as he begins to break down. “A lot of people are counting on you... Mother, Father, Joanie, Ralph, Potsie... you can't go yet, you got a whole lifetime ahead of you... I need ya. You're my best friend. I know I've never said that before, but I'm saying that now. You are my best friend, and I don't want to lose you."

Fonzie’s emotional scene also includes a plea to God.

“Hey, Sir? We gotta have a little chat here,” he says as he looks above. “It's about my best friend Richie. He's in really bad shape. I know you know that, but the world's kinda goin' a little wacko, ya know? You need people down here like him, and if you don't, I do!   I can fix a lot of things, but this one's all yours, so let's make a little deal. You do this for me, and I'll owe ya one!”

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Decades later, fans still talk about the Happy Days hospital scene on YouTube and on classic TV fan forums.

“What a fine actor Henry Winkler was, this was the first time you ever see Fonz cry,” one fan wrote in a comment on YouTube.

“Henry Winkler should have earned an Emmy for this episode,” another wrote.

“That was probably the best scene in all of Happy Days,” a third fan agreed.

“I remember the night this aired and was in tears along with Fonz,” added another.

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In a 2009 interview with The Television Academy Foundation, series creator Garry Marshall described the episode as the “best” and “most emotional” of the series. He also revealed that the episode was written at the request of staffers at a Massachusetts children’s hospital.

The children, many of whom came from abusive homes, liked watching Fonzie on Happy Days “because he never cried,” so doctors approached Marshall about having the character show that it was okay to show emotion.

“They said, ‘It would be great if [Fonzie] could cry,’” Marshall recalled. “And we did an episode special for that. It was when Richie had an accident.”

Howard also spoke about the episode, telling  The Television Academy Foundation that he was glad that Winkler was able to showcase his dramatic acting background on the sitcom.

“By that point in the life of the series, the [Fonzie] character had gotten bigger and broader, and that's what the audience wanted,” Howard shared. “And Henry was capable of giving it …but the kind of emotion and honest emotion and in power that Henry, you know, I knew had to offer just was not on display very often. We didn't do much of that, and so you know I thought it was really good writing.”

“It wasn't a hard episode for me,” the Happy Days star added. “But what I was most pleased with was that it gave Henry a really great moment, and I thought it also was good because it shifted the tone of the show a little bit. … You know, at that point we were pretty broad and really reaching for the most fun that could be had, the biggest laughs we could generate. And to dial it back and, you know, deal with something like that that isn't funny and not play it for laughs was really a nice change. I think we all really loved that script.”

More than 50 years after "Richie Almost Dies" first aired, the episode remains a standout from Happy Days' long run, and a powerful reminder that amid the laughs and nostalgia was a show willing to explore deeply emotional moments.

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