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At the height of his Hollywood career, Stephen Baldwin says he had everything he needed to become a major movie star. Instead, he chose a very different path.

"I probably could have pointed myself in the direction of becoming a big star," Baldwin, 60, told People in an August 2 interview "But that wasn't me. I didn't want to be Tom Cruise, and have to make $100 million at the box office. I'd rather be a schmuck from Massapequa!" he added with a laugh. "I'm good at that!"

After earning acclaim for The Usual Suspects in 1995 and appearing in films including The Flintstones and the cult comedy Bio-Dome, Baldwin said many assumed he would continue climbing the Hollywood ladder. Instead, he found himself pulled in another direction.

His life changed in 2001 after embracing born-again Christianity, a journey he says ultimately led him away from mainstream Hollywood and into ministry.

"Jesus and the Holy Spirit fascinated me," Baldwin told the outlet, recalling how a Christian skateboarding outreach inspired him to launch his own youth ministry. "I felt a calling."

That calling eventually led him to leave the entertainment industry he had spent years building.

"So that's when I left Hollywood," he said after churches across the country began inviting his skate ministry to speak to young people.

Today, Baldwin is producing Christian films, hosting his One Bad Moviepodcast and enjoying life as a husband, father and grandfather. Looking back, he says he has no regrets about choosing a different definition of success.

"I've done 100 movies, I've made more money than I could have wildly imagined, and I'm married to the hottest chick I've ever seen in my life," Baldwin said. "Jesus is my rock. My wife is my anchor."

"I'm happy to be where I'm now at 60," he added. "I'm so blessed. And I absolutely believe that the best is yet to come."

Emily Ratajkowski is having the time of her life on vacation in Greece, and she's dancing her way through it.

The model, actress, and My Body author, 35, who recently appeared in the Netflix series Too Much opposite Meg Stalter and Lena Dunham, took to social media to share a series of steamy photos and videos from her vacation in Greece. Whether she's sipping a cocktail or soaking up the sun in a series of string bikinis, it's safe to say Ratajkowski is having a great time. But in one of the videos, the stunner dances on the tail end of a boat as it speeds through the ocean. Tossing her long hair into the wind as she dances on her knees, Ratajkowski is having quite the Grecian vacation.

"julio/Ιούλιος/july," Ratajkowski captioned her photo and video set.

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Emily Ratajkowski’s Viral Essay About Sex and Single Motherhood

In her viral essay for New York Magazine, Ratajkowski revealed that after her 2022 split from Sebastian Bear-McClard, she entered a period of “compulsive dating,” and “decided to f— my way into a new kind of woman.”

“Six months after my son was born, my husband and I stopped having sex,” Ratajkowski wrote. “Less than a year later, we separated.” She went on to say, “Before my separation, I’d never had a one-night stand. I’d never slept with someone the same day I met them. In fact, I’d only slept with eight people: four of whom had been live-in boyfriends, and one of whom was my male best friend in high school.”

However, the plot twisted after her divorce.

“Motherf–ker: After becoming a single mom, I spent several years compulsively dating. I was trying to figure out what kind of woman I wanted to be,” Ratajkowski wrote, adding that “many men are turned on by motherhood.”

Her Son, Sly, Made His Modeling Debut

Recently, Ratajkowski’s adorable 5-year-old son made his modeling debut alongside his mom in a video for Chanel. Dressed in white, the little one danced and played on the floor with his mom.

“Never ever too much. Happy Mother’s Day from Sly, @chanelofficial, and me #CHANELFineJewelry #CocoCrush #CHANELPartner,” Ratajkowski wrote in the caption.

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In 1982, yacht rock legend Michael McDonald released his debut solo single, “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You're Near).” Twelve years later, Warren G and Nate Dogg sampled the track for their own iconic hit, “Regulate,” immortalizing the foundational melody, bridging the gap between musical genres, and launching one of the greatest commercial crossovers of all time.

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Written by McDonald and Ed Sanford, “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)" officially marked the end of the former’s Doobie Brothers era. It features background vocals from his sisterMaureen and actually borrows from another song itself: Chuck Jackson’s 1962song of the same name.

“As a jumping-off point, [McDonald and Sanford] borrowed the refrain melody and phrase from a 1962 song called “I Keep Forgettin’” by R&B legend Chuck Jackson,” American Songwriter explained. “That original song was written by the iconic songwriting duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, and the pair received songwriting credit on McDonald’s song because of its debt to the earlier track.”

In McDonald’s version, he sings of a jilted lover who forgets he and his significant other aren’t together any longer: “I keep forgettin’ we’re not in love anymore / I keep forgettin’ things will never be the same again,” he sings.

McDonald's soft rock track was a hit.

It actually became the solo artist’s biggest song, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, following the Jackson original’s climb to No. 55. But the hip-hop original McDonald inspired more than a decade later did even better.

“In 1994, ‘I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near),’ which itself owed much to a song from many years earlier, was able to pay it forward,” AS shares. “The hip-hop song ‘Regulate’ by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg soared to No. 2 on the pop charts, and it featured a foundational sample of McDonald’s solo classic.”

In the '90s, Warren G and the late Nate Dogg were on top of their game, rising from local West Coast underground associates to mainstream international stars, fueled by the monumental success of their smash rap anthem, “Regulate.”

Speaking to Billboard in 2014, Warren G explains that he pulled from McDonald’s classic because he thought it was “incredible.”

“I’m a fan. I’m still a fan,” he said. “I really love his work, man. I think he’s one of the greatest of all time. His voice is incredible. … Plus, it’s a record my stepmom and my pops used to play. It brought back feelings for me of living with my parents, when we lived in North Long Beach. They used to jam with some good music, man.”

Featured on the Above the Rimsoundtrack in March 1994, the track, which also samples dialogue from the 1988 cult western Young Guns, was then released as a single on Warren G’s solo debut album, Regulate… G Funk Era, in June 1994 via Def Jam Recordings and Violator Records. The track helped boost the record to the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy nomination in 1995 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Widely considered one of the defining songs of G-funk, or gangsta funk, “Regulate” sold more than a million copies and was certified platinumin August 1994 by the RIAA. It has since earned triple platinum honors. Perhaps even better, though, McDonald has said publicly that he loves the rap song.

“There’s great stuff that’s taken the genre to a new level over the years, and ‘Regulate’ was one of those tracks that was kind of a landmark,” McDonald told Billboard in 2014.

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Today, both tracks—the soft rock staple and the hip-hop essential—are the source of a meme about fans who have reached a certain point when they freeze at the opening keyboard notes of both songs, unsure if they’re about to hear smooth '80s yacht rock or stellar '90s G-funk.

As fans online often phrase it, “Michael McDonald walked so Warren G could Regulate.”

Together, they represent one of popular music’s most successful examples of a song transcending generations, genres, platforms--and even meme culture.

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Dancing With the Stars: Juniors alum Kamri Peterson is officially joining the dance troupe for Season 35!

At DWTS Con in Palm Springs, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 2, it was confirmed that Peterson will join the troupe for the upcoming season of the competition series.

Troupe dancers perform in group numbers and serve as background dancers throughout the season but are not paired with celebrity contestants. Last year's troupe included Hailey Bills, Onye Stevenson, Carter Williams, and Jaxon Willard, though it has not yet been confirmed whether any of them will return for Season 35.

Peterson, 18, competed on the short-lived spinoff Dancing With the Stars: Juniors in 2018, finishing in sixth place alongside former Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Akash Vukoti under the mentorship of reigning Dancing With the Stars champion Witney Carson.

Following DWTS: Juniors, Peterson continued her ballroom training and has worked with DWTS pros Rylee Arnold and Ezra Sosa, as well as the DWTS tour's choreographer Mandy Moore.

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Peterson is also a World Pro-Am champion, a three-time Latin National vice champion, and a 12-time Latin finalist. She has also represented the United States at the Open World Championships in Paris, France.

The rest of the pro and troupe lineup has not yet been revealed. The first four celebrity contestants announced for Season 35 are Summer House star Ciara Miller, Love Island alum Maura Higgins, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez.

The remaining celebrity cast will be announced in September. Dancing With the Stars returns with a two-night premiere on Sept. 15 and 16 on ABC and Disney+.

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More than three decades after starring in one of Hollywood's most unforgettable psychological thrillers, Juliette Lewis says revisiting the film left her with one unexpected response: an apology.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly in an August 2 interview, the actress reflected on rewatching Martin Scorsese's 1991 film Cape Fear during a recent screening and Q&A, admitting she couldn't help but address the audience afterward.

"The first thing I did was apologize to the audience because it was so disturbing," Lewis said with a laugh. "'I'm sorry!'"

The conversation comes as Lewis returns to the Cape Fear franchise in Apple TV+'s new series adaptation, where she plays the mysterious character Crystal after portraying Danielle Bowden in the 1991 film opposite Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, and Jessica Lange.

Lewis told the outlet that keeping her appearance in the new series a secret proved to be one of the biggest challenges.

"Very difficult," she said. "We worked hard. They left my name off the credits."

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She even altered her voice for the role and embraced appearing behind a mask during her character's early scenes to preserve the surprise.

Reflecting on the original film, Lewis credited Scorsese with shaping her confidence as a young actress.

"I think of Scorsese as someone who gave me my creative wings," she said, explaining that the legendary director encouraged her to trust her instincts at a pivotal point in her career.

Now 53, Lewis says one thing has changed most since those early days in Hollywood.

"I don't beat myself up as much because now I'm older," she told the outlet. "I'm looking for more peace of mind."

Some songs take months to perfect. Others arrive almost all at once.

That was the case for Elvis Costello's "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes," which the singer-songwriter has said he wrote in about 10 minutes. Released in 1977, the song became one of the standout tracks from his debut album and remains a cornerstone of his remarkable catalog nearly five decades later.

The song arrived during a transformative period in Costello's career.

After signing with Stiff Records, the young songwriter was assembling the material that would become My Aim Is True, the debut album that introduced his razor-sharp lyrics and distinctive blend of punk, new wave, and classic pop influences. "Red Shoes" quickly emerged as one of the record’s most memorable compositions.

"The idea for 'Red Shoes' came to me fully formed, with the song's summarizing chorus line—'the angels wanna wear my red shoes'—appearing first," Costello told The Wall Street Journal. At the time, Costello was on a train from London to Liverpool. It was as the train arrived at Runcorn station, its second-to-last stop, that Costello pulled out his notepad and got to work.

"In the minutes that followed, I worked backward from the chorus line on the rest of the lyrics," Costello explained. "I could write snappy lines like 'Oh I used to be disgusted / and now I try to be amused' in my sleep, but it perplexed me a little to be suddenly writing this song about mortality at only 22."

Despite its upbeat melody, the lyrics tell a far more complicated story.

Inspired in part by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Red Shoes, Costello transformed the familiar image into a biting tale of jealousy, heartbreak, and emotional manipulation. The contrast between the song's bright, infectious arrangement and its darker lyrical themes became one of Costello's signature songwriting techniques.

"As I walked through the Liverpool Lime Street station to find a cab, I must have looked deranged," Costello said. :I was muttering and singing the song to myself over and over, trying to block out noise and distractions. Fortunately, the cab ride was quiet. The driver wasn't playing the radio or eager to talk. When I arrived at my mother's house, I shouted a brief hello and rushed upstairs to my old room. I pulled out my old Spanish guitar and tuned the steel strings carefully, since I didn't have spares if these snapped. I also didn't have a tape recorder to capture what I was playing. By playing it over and over, I had it down."

Although "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes" was never a major chart hit as a single, it soon became one of Costello’s defining songs.

Its clever wordplay, memorable chorus, and energetic performance helped establish him as one of the most exciting new voices to emerge from Britain's late-1970s music scene. The track has remained a fixture of his live performances for decades.

The song's influence has only grown with time.

Generations of musicians have praised Costello's songwriting, and "Red Shoes" continues to appear on lists celebrating the greatest songs of the new wave era. It also introduced many listeners to the literary wit and emotional complexity that would become hallmarks of his work.

Nearly 50 years after its release, "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes" remains one of Elvis Costello's most beloved recordings. What he famously wrote in just 10 minutes became a generational hit, proving that sometimes the quickest burst of inspiration can produce a song with lasting power.

Related: 1976 Rock Song, With 20-Year-Old Singer, Is Still a Powerful Hit 50 Years Later

Few groups captured the sheer, screaming excitement of the 1970s quite like the Bay City Rollers. As beloved '70s teen superstars, the tartan-clad Scots ruled radio stations around the world at the height of Rollermania.

While they built their fan base on massive originals like "Saturday Night," the group also knew how to take an older track and make it feel completely new. In 1976, 13 years after soul legend Dusty Springfield first released "I Only Want to Be with You" in 1963, the Rollers delivered a high-energy cover for a brand-new generation of fans.

In a bizarre twist of chart history, lightning struck twice in the same spot for both artists. Springfield's original and the Bay City Rollers' cover peaked at the same position on the Billboard Hot 100, landing right at No. 12 over a decade apart.

The song launched Springfield's career on the charts, reported Express. The outlet reported that the song was written for Jean Westwood by her songwriter husband, Mike Hawker. However, the song was later sent to Springfield.

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Westwood once told Express, “I have no regrets. The record has been huge, the song is massive, and I still hear it in the supermarket in Spain."

She added, “People sing along to the track, and it’s surreal to think that the song was written about me. It’s a lovely feeling, even after all of these years. When I read the lyrics that Mike had written for the first time, I was very moved."

Springfield's version of the song hit No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1964. It remained on the charts for ten weeks.

Thirteen years later, the Bay City Rollers also reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their reimagining of the Springfield hit song. It was the Rollers' third chart hit following the success of "Saturday Night" and "Money Honey."

The song was featured on their 1976 album Dedication, the band's first LP for Arista Records. The label's president, Clive Davis, reportedly suggested the Rollers remake the song; that's how certain he was it would be a hit for them.

The Scottish hitmakers weren't the only ones who saw the magic in the track. Over the years, Samantha Fox, Tourism, and Volbeat put their own spin on the tune, proving its staying power across entirely different decades and musical styles.

Still, it was the Rollers who managed to match Dusty’s exact chart run. In doing so, they turned "I Only Want to Be with You" into one of those rare pop songs that managed to land in the exact same Top 20 spot twice, a full 13 years apart.

Related: The Teen Idol Who Ruled the '70s Until His Name Became a Career Killer

At the height of his success, Shaun Cassidy was playing sold-out concerts for tens of thousands of fans. Then, at just 21 years old, he made a decision that surprised nearly everyone: he walked away.

In a new interview with People, the former teen idol and television star opened up about why he stepped back from performing and pursued a career behind the scenes instead.

"I don't think I carved out my own path until I became a writer," Cassidy, 67, told the outlet. "My family... everybody had been an actor or a singer or a performer."

As the son of actors Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones, and the younger half-brother of David Cassidy, show business always seemed like the natural path. But Cassidy said performing was never truly his dream.

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"I didn't love being in the public eye," he explained. "I loved singing, I liked acting, I really loved producing, and more than anything, I yearned, longed, to be a writer."

After performing before 55,000 fans at the Houston Astrodome, Cassidy recalled saying, "Goodnight. See you soon." Instead, he wouldn't perform another concert until 2020 — nearly four decades later.

According to the outlet, Cassidy spent those years raising his family before finding success as a television writer and producer. His work on projects including American Gothic helped establish a second career that allowed him to build an identity separate from his famous family.

"It just allowed me to have something closer to a normal life," Cassidy said. "A normal life, a grounded life, a stable life was something I really didn't have as a kid."

Now, Cassidy is returning to the stage for his 2026 UNWRAPPED Holiday Tour, giving fans another chance to see him perform.

When the Sex Pistols released "Anarchy in the U.K." in November 1976, punk rock was no longer an underground movement: it had announced itself to the world.

Fronted by John Lydon, who went by his stage name, Johnny Rotten, who was just 20 years old when the single arrived on the scene, the song challenged musical conventions and social norms with an intensity few listeners had experienced before. Fifty years later, it remains one of the defining recordings in rock history.

"Anarchy in the U.K." was the band's debut single.

Written by the Sex Pistols, made up of Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock, the song distilled the anger, frustration, and rebellious spirit that would come to define the British punk movement. Its snarling guitars, confrontational lyrics, and Rotten's unmistakable vocal delivery immediately set the band apart from virtually every act on the charts.

"I'm a natural-born anarchist," Lydon told NPR. "I've never in my life supported any government anywhere, and I never will."

The reaction to the song was instant.

The release of "Anarchy in the U.K." marked a turning point for British music, introducing mainstream audiences to the raw, stripped-down sound of punk. While the song generated controversy because of its provocative lyrics and anti-establishment attitude, it also attracted a passionate following that saw the Sex Pistols as the voice of a new generation.

"Anarchy in the U.K. is to be sung with love," Lydon said. "I hit on the right note and tone of a country on that was on the verge of political collapse. You know, rigid conservative government, it was not open-minded about anything."

The single became a landmark release.

"Anarchy in the U.K." reached the No. 38 on the UK Singles Chart, an impressive feat for a debut from a band that was frequently criticized, and even banned, by parts of the British media. The song also laid the groundwork for the Sex Pistols' only studio album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, which remains one of the most influential rock albums ever recorded.

"I've got to tell the world this," Lydon said during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored years later. "Everyone presumes that I'm against the royal family as human beings, I'm not. I'm actually really, really proud of the Queen for surviving and doing so well. I applaud her for that and that's a fantastic achievement. I'm not a curmudgeon about that."

Its legacy has only grown with time.

Generations of musicians have cited "Anarchy in the U.K." as a formative influence, crediting its uncompromising energy with helping launch punk into the mainstream. From garage bands to arena rock acts, its impact can still be heard across countless styles of rock music, while its opening riff and defiant chorus remain instantly recognizable.

Five decade later, the song remains as thought-provoking as ever.

"I watched the British protesters being removed from Fortnum & Mason's on TV, and police and occupiers were bemused with each other," Lydon told The Guardian "It was like Daffy Duck's day out. It's fantastic that police are now marching against the cuts. Understand that police are human beings too; so don't be willy-nilly throwing a brick at a policeman's helmet. That's not the real target. I don't believe in anarchy, because it will ultimately amount to the power of the bully, with weapons. Gandhi is my life's inspiration: passive resistance. I don't want to live in the Thunderdome with Mad Max."

Fifty years after its release, "Anarchy in the U.K." continues to embody the rebellious spirit that made the Sex Pistols cultural icons. Featuring a 20 year-old Johnny Rotten at the microphone, the song became far more than a hit, it became a rallying cry that forever changed the sound and attitude of rock music.

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Ariana Grandeis reportedly ready to hit pause after months in the spotlight.

Following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour in London on September 1, the Grammy winner plans to take a break from public appearances as ongoing discussion surrounding her health and appearance continues to dominate social media.

A representative for Grande confirmed the news to People on Sunday, August 2, saying, "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour."

The spokesperson added, "She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny. This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much."

Another source close to the singer added that Grande has continued to perform at an exceptionally high level throughout the demanding tour and insisted she is in good health. "She performs a very physical show, and there is a lot of athleticism involved. She performs healthily and successfully at a very high level night after night," the source told the outlet.

The news comes just days after Grande's "Petal" music video sparked another wave of conversations about her health. 

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“It’s not about wanting the old Ariana back. It’s about wanting her to be healthy,” one fan wrote in the comments of the music video on YouTube.

“The comparative messaging of ‘blooming wherever you are planted’ to the fact that she is literally withering away is unreal. Just wild,” another shared.

A third commented, “Seeing the state of her in the second fit was frightening. She’s so beautiful but deeply unwell omg.”

People also confirmed that she will no longer star opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in next summer's West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George.

Grande’s break comes during a new (or revived) chapter in her personal life. Earlier this month, fans began speculating that she had rekindled her romance with former boyfriendRicky Alvarez after the pair were spotted spending Fourth of July weekend together in Florida. Days later, Grande seemingly confirmed the rumors herself during a Brooklyn stop on her Eternal Sunshine tour when she changed a lyric in "thank u, next" from, "Wrote some songs about

Dunkin' just confirmed the return date of the highly-anticipated pumpkin drinks in its fall 2026 menu launch.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, the official Dunkin' Instagram account announced, "Now that it’s August... we’ve got some BIG news."

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In tiny white lettering on an orange backdrop, a message read, "Pumpkin back at Dunkin' 8/19." Those who scrolled through all of the photos saw the text grow slightly bigger with each swipe — until the only word taking up the entire space was "Pumpkin."

Since 2007, Dunkin' has offered pumpkin-flavored coffee and latte swirls; it introduced its Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte in 2020, and has been expanding its pumpkin and other fall-inspired offerings in recent years.

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In the comments, many glossed over the Aug. 19 return of pumpkin to demand the return of Dunkin’s Spider Donut and Spidey D's social media takeover, which began in 2024.

One Instagram user wrote, "BRO WHERE IS MY HOMIE SPIDER DONUT."

Another echoed, "Yes, that's all well and good, but what about SPIDEY?? Release the spider!! "

Someone else agreed, writing, "RELEASE SPIDEY D!!! IT'S TIME TO PARRRRTTTAAAYYYYY 🕷️🕸️🍩."

Meanwhile, yet another customer hopefully commented, "Pumpkin coming back means spidy will be here in no time 👀🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️."

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Although Dunkin' hasn't confirmed its full fall 2026 menu, food blogger Markie_Devo offered an early look via Instagram at the reported lineup. It includes:

• Pumpkin Cloud Dunkalatte: featuring Pumpkin Swirl, Coffee Milk, and Espresso, topped with Sweet Cold Foam and Cinnamon Sugar.
• Pumpkin Patch Cloud Latte: Pumpkin Swirl, Vanilla Flavor Shot, Whole Milk, Espresso, topped with Sweet Cold Foam and Cinnamon Sugar.
• Pumpkin Pie Coffee Chiller: Cream, Frozen Coffee Syrup, Pumpkin Swirl, and Marshmallow Cold Foam drizzle, topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, and Cinnamon Sugar.
• Tiramisu Cloud Latte: Tiramisu Swirl, Whole Milk, and Espresso, topped with Marshmallow Cold Foam and Hot Chocolate Powder.
• Tiramisu Marshmallow Matcha: Whole Milk, Tiramisu Swirl, and Matcha Powder, topped with Marshmallow Cold Foam and Hot Chocolate Powder.
• Harvest Spiced Chai: Chai Syrup, Coconut Flavor Shot, and Whole Milk, topped with Marshmallow Cold Foam and Cinnamon Sugar.
• Melon Deuce Energy: Watermelon Lime Zero Syrup. Raspberry Flavor Shot, and Batch Lemonade.
• Berry Daydream Refresher: Berry Clementine Refresher Concentrate and Oatmilk, topped with Sweet Cold Foam.

Additionally, Dunkin's fall 2026 menu reportedly includes a Pumpkin Donut, Pumpkin Munchkins, a Pumpkin Muffin, Maple Sugar Bacon, Chipotle Hash Browns, and a Chipotle Hash Browns Wake-up Wrap.

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In other Dunkin' news, the coffee chain is bringing back its viral 48-ounce iced drink buckets for a limited time in August.

Are you ready for pumpkin coffee season?

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Kathy Lennon, one of “America’s Sweethearts of Song,” turns 83 today, Aug. 2. As a member of The Lennon Sisters, one of the longest-performing female vocal groups in American pop history, millions watched the singing icon known for beloved recordings including “Tonight, You Belong to Me” and “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)” grow up on The Lawrence Welk Show.

According to The Great American Songbook Foundation, Kathy, just 12 years old, and her sisters, ranging from 9 to 16, made their debut on the TV show on Christmas Eve in 1955, singing an a cappella version of the song “He,” then became overnight sensations.

The single live performance established The Lennon Sisters as a household name, launching their more than 70-year career in the biz and charming millions who couldn’t wait for Saturday night to watch four little girls from Venice, California, sing their hearts out.

The Lennon Sisters continued to appear every weekend on the network show through 1968, becoming synonymous with nostalgia, the holidays, and family-friendly TV viewing. According to their official webpage, The Lennon Sisters also became the third-most-covered personalities of the '60s—right behind Jackie O. and Elizabeth Taylor, naturally.

Reportedly the longest-running vocal act associated with Welk’s program, The Lennon Sisters branched out into other popular TV shows as well, with their resumes boasting appearances on The George Burns Show,The Tonight Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show. The sisters even scored their own TV variety show, Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters, with their mix of vocal talent and wholesome family values earning them the moniker “America’s Sweethearts of Song.”

But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.

In 1969, Kathy and her siblings faced one of the darkest times of their lives. Their father, William Lennon, was tragically murdered at the age of 54 by an obsessed fan and stalker named Chet Young, who had become eerily and unhealthily fixated on Kathy’s older sisterPeggy.

The shocking murder is often cited as one of the nation’s earliest high-profile celebrity stalking incidents on record. But through it all, Kathy kept singing. She and her sisters continued to perform after a period of mourning.

Back in the spotlight, The Lennon Sisters became regulars on The Andy Williams Show and enchanted the Las Vegas Strip with a residency at Caesars Palace, which introduced their more sophisticated side.

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Though their legacy is tightly tied to their television tenure, they did show up on the Billboard Hot 100. Their highest-charting single was “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry),” which climbed to No. 56 on the tally in 1961. On the Billboard 200, their best-performing album,Somethin’ Stupid, reached No. 77 in 1967.

By 2001, the quartet had become a trio with Kathy, Janet, and little sister Mimi, who joined after Peggy decided to retire, continuing the act for another 20+ years. Still anchored by their signature harmonies and choral blend, the group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.

Over the decades, Kathy and her sisters performed for seven consecutive presidents: from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Ronald Reagan. They received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and have had their costumes, artifacts, and memorabilia from their acts preserved in the Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C.

“After 67 years, there is still nothing like sitting on a stage, and looking at your sisters, and as we blend our voices, we just feel as one heart,” Kathy said, per her website.

Dozens of albums and more than a hundred singles later, Kathy continues to share her life with the public on social media and through special interactions. Though the trio is now mostly retired from regular touring, Kathy stays in touch with fans on Facebook and Instagram.

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“It is a very rainy day here in Branson, and I have been thinking how fast Spring is turning into Summer,” Kathy shared in a post back in May. “I pray for your graduation celebrations, and Summer vacations are filled with sunshine and joy. We hope to see more California families, whom we miss so badly throughout the year. The hometown of Venice, SantaMonicaBeach, is always in our hearts. It was always the best.”

At a time when television was becoming the centerpiece of the American living room, Kathy and her sisters offered something rare: four singers whose effortless harmonies and wholesome hearts made them feel like part of the family.

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Two years after surviving a life-threatening health crisis, Phil Collins is reflecting on the experiences that matter most—and admitting he's still hopeful about finding love.

In a candid new interview with The Times, the 75-year-old music icon looked back on his extraordinary career, his health struggles and his personal life, revealing that despite everything he's been through, he hasn't given up on the idea of another relationship. 

"I'd love to be in love again," Collins told the publication. "I would love a relationship. Kissing somebody, for example. You know, pretty basic stuff." 

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The heartfelt admission comes after what Collins described as one of the darkest chapters of his life. He revealed that in 2024 he was hospitalized after alcohol-related organ failure, leaving doctors weighing whether to keep him on life support. His children were called to his bedside to say goodbye, though Collins said he has no memory of those moments. 

Since then, the Grammy-winning singer has focused on rebuilding both his health and his relationships. He told The Times he now enjoys a close bond with daughter Lily Collins, saying the two have repaired their relationship after years of challenges. He's also reconnected with other family members and reflected on the mistakes he's made along the way. 

Physically, the singer continues to face significant challenges following multiple surgeries and nerve damage that left him unable to play the drums, the very instrument that launched his career.

But after surviving one of the darkest periods of his life, the singer says he's choosing to look forward. With a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction awaiting him in November and an open heart, Collins is embracing the possibility that his next great chapter is still to come.

We've all been there: family members start asking us when we're going to get married, have a baby or "get a real job." The random person in the grocery store who asks us if we're having twins when we're not even pregnant. None of these personal/intrusive questions are OK, but it can be hard to know what to say to a nosy person when you do encounter them.

"When asked an intrusive question, many people freeze because they feel caught between two competing social instincts: the desire to be polite and the desire to be private," Dr. Emily Guarnotta, Psy.D., PMH-C, a psychologist and founder of Phoenix Health, tells Parade. "Even when questions cross a line, many of us fear that refusing to answer is rude, so we end up divulging more than we are comfortable with."

Dr. Guarnotta says that knowing how to shut down a busybody is especially important when you start noticing signs of a chronic gossiper at work or in your circle. She shares that they will often ask "highly personal questions that might not be relevant to the conversation." They may also share private information with others.

"Setting boundaries with nosy people protects your privacy and well-being, and also teaches others how you expect to be treated," she notes. "The more consistently you set healthy boundaries, the easier and more comfortable it gets."

However, we often use tactics like vagueness or justification to respond to these violations. Dr. Guarnotta suggests a different way. She says the one phrase that shuts down a snoop isn't what you might think. She also reveals assertive communication scripts for every situation, including setting boundaries with family and dealing with a prying coworker.

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The 1 Phrase Psychologists Swear By: 'That's Not a Conversation I'm Available For'

According to Dr. Guarnotta, the best phrase to shut down a nosy person is "That's not a conversation I'm available for."

She says this statement is clear, calm and respectful. Unlike vague statements, like "It's complicated," this phrase doesn't leave room for pushback.

The Psychology of the Pivot: Why This Phrase Works Instantly

"That's not a conversation I'm available for" is great for shutting down intrusive questions and comments because it taps into the psychology of nosy people, who may project their own boredom, argumentativeness, desire to be "right" or low self-worth onto others.

"It sets a boundary without attacking the other person," Dr. Guarnotta states. "This is important because people are less likely to become defensive when you state what you’re willing to engage in, rather than criticizing them."

For instance, she says that you're less likely to trigger defensiveness if you use a boundary-setting phrase like the one above instead of "It's none of your business" when an acquaintance asks you when you plan to have a baby. It also doesn't leave room for negotiation because it's clear and doesn't invite follow-up questions.

"Instead, you say something like 'I’d rather not talk about that because I’m having a hard time.' A nosy person might take that as an invitation," Dr. Guarnotta shares. On the flipside, "That's not a conversation I'm available for” communicates that the topic isn’t open to further discussion.

Perhaps most importantly, she says this phrase models self-respect.

"You don’t owe anyone access to your personal information," Dr. Guarnotta says. "This statement reinforces that. It shows that you’re intentionally holding your boundaries without reacting emotionally. If someone asks a personal question about your finances, stating this communicates confidence."

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The 'Justification Trap': Why Defending Yourself Backfires

Too often, Dr. Guarnotta says, we lean into phrases to shut down intrusive questions and comments that reek of defensiveness. It's understandable, but she doesn't recommend it.

"When people feel pressured to defend themselves, they might unintentionally end up revealing more information than they feel comfortable with," she explains.

Also, keep in mind the psychology of a nosy person: she says they may enjoy "getting a rise" out of people. The justification trap can feel like defensiveness—mission accomplished (for the prying individual).

"In these cases, it reinforces the behavior in the future," the psychologist states. "Ironically, the more that you try to justify your boundary, the weaker the boundary becomes. Boundaries are best when stated as neutral factors. You don’t have to convince anyone that you’re entitled to boundaries."

Dr. Guarnotta reminds everyone that we don't need to apologize or use clever comeback phrases to shut down a snoop, but she understands it's hard not to fall into that mindset.

"Asserting a boundary can be extremely uncomfortable at first, but with practice, it becomes easier over time," she says.

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5 More Polite (But Firm) Scripts for Different Environments

"That's not a conversation I'm available for" is a great way to deflect snooping, but you may want more specific phrases to shut down intrusive questions from family, friends and strangers. To help, Dr. Guarnotta shares assertive communication scripts for different situations below.

1. The workplace deflection

Dealing with a nosy coworker is rough. You want to keep the peace, but you may not wish to get into the reason you changed your last name on social media (you recently got divorced), for example. Dr. Guarnotta recommends deflecting this personal question with a line like, "I like to keep my personal life separate from work, but I'd love to hear how your project is going."

"This statement sets a clear boundary and redirects the conversation to another topic that you have in common," she explains. "It’s professional and polite and avoids uncomfortable awkwardness." 

2. The family gathering boundary

Setting boundaries with family is emotionally fraught, especially if you know they have your best interest at heart. For instance, they may know you recently got laid off and want to know how the job search is going (Spoiler: Discouraging). Dr. Guarnotta suggests saying, "I know you're asking because you care, but I'm not ready to talk about that today."

She states that this phrase validates the good intentions but sets a clear boundary that you don't want to get into it right now.

"Family members can sometimes feel entitled to personal information," she notes. "This reminds them that even close family relationships have boundaries that need to be respected."

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3. The direct stop (for repeat offenders)

Chronic gossipers and other truly nosy people can struggle to take a hint and read the room (or they refuse to). In these cases, Dr. Guarnotta says you'll need to take a more direct approach. Try a script like, "I've mentioned before that I don't discuss this topic. Please stop asking."

"Repeat offenders typically ignore or misinterpret vague statements," she explains. "They might even struggle to pick up on social cues. These individuals need a firm, clear response that emphasizes the boundary and the need to stop."

4. The polite pivot for well-meaning friends

Like family members, friends often cross lines with the best of intentions, so it's important to know how to politely deflect a question. Dr. Guarnotta recommends telling the pal, "I really appreciate your concern, but right now I need support more than questions."

"This statement validates the person’s good intentions, while highlighting what you do need," she says. "Good friends usually want to help, but they might not know how to."

5. The random shutdown

The person at the grocery store who asks when you're due, or the guy at the gas station who makes a comment about the hot-pink streaks in your hair, can really catch you off guard. After all, you were just trying to run an errand.

For intrusive comments about physical appearance, Dr. Guarnotta recommends the phrase, "I'd rather not talk about my body." For most situations with a stranger, she says, "I keep that part of my life private" works.

"You don’t owe random strangers personal information," she emphasizes. "These responses are brief, polite and make it clear that the conversation won’t continue."

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Silence vs. Sarcasm: Which Is Better?

Dr. Guarnotta tends to prefer silence over sarcasm when responding to someone who is prying.

"Sarcasm can feel empowering, but when it’s used in situations where the other person isn’t also engaging in sarcasm, it usually escalates conflict," Dr. Guarnotta says. "Silence, or a boundary statement, followed by a change of subject, doesn’t reinforce the engagement that the nosy person is looking for."

That's not to say there's never room for sarcasm.

"There are situations where sarcasm or light humor can be used effectively, but if your goal is to end an intrusive conversation, firm boundaries win over sarcasm," she adds.

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• Dr. Emily Guarnotta, Psy.D., PMH-C, is a psychologist and founder of Phoenix Health.

When Lisa Loeb released her song “Stay (I Missed You)” in May of 1994, she didn’t have the backing of a record label. She had initially intended to sell the song to Daryl Hall, a member of Hall & Oates. 

However, she changed her mind. 

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One person who believed in the song was Ethan Hawke, Loeb’s friend and neighbor at the time. He believed in the song so much that he sent it to Ben Stiller for use in the movie Reality Bites. Stiller agreed to include the song in the film and in the soundtrack. 

Written solely by Loeb at age 22, several years before its release, “Stay (I Missed You)” showcases a vulnerability that captures the emotional push and pull of a relationship between two individuals who have trouble communicating with each other. Throughout the song, Loeb reflects on arguments with her lover and realizes that she misses him, yet understands that love alone isn’t enough to keep them together. 

“When I wrote it, it was an expression of an argument I was going through at the time,” Loeb told People in a 2024 interview about the song.

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She added that in the early ‘90s, folks connected with the tune “very quickly, which is why Ethan Hawke wanted to pass the song along to the director of the movie Reality Bites.”

Later appearing on her debut album, Tails, “Stay (I Missed You)” quickly took over the radio airwaves during the mid-’90s, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August of 1994, where it remained for three weeks. The song spent 30 weeks on the chart and earned Loeb the distinction of being the first artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 before being signed to a record label. 

Over the years, “Stay (I Missed You)” has proven its staying power. 

“It's such a nostalgic song,” Loeb said. “It reminds [people] of their life 30 years ago or when they first heard it on a TV show. It's been in different commercials and TV shows, and it's wonderful to see people's nostalgic connection with it as well as their current connection with it as kind of a heartbreak-relationship-overthinking song.”

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It's practically a life rule that you need to kick back with a cold glass of lemonade at least once during the summer. But while the drink is a hit in its original form, there's been a recent surge in variations on the classic recipe. Pickle lemonade has had its moment, but 2026 is seeing another new take on the popular beverage: tomato lemonade.

While it sounds borderline gross, tomato lemonade recipes have popped up enough on social media to make it fair to at least be curious about what's going on here. Have recipe creators lost their collective minds, or is this actually tasty?

One person who recently shared a tomato lemonade recipe is TikToker Glo, who was all in with the pickle lemonade craze. She just dropped a tomato lemonade recipe that creates a concentrate first—and you mix it with coconut water when you're craving lemonade. As she pointed out, you can keep the concentrate in the fridge to create a "lemonade on demand system" at home.

I loved her pickle lemonade recipe, but I was skeptical about tomato lemonade—and I wasn't the only one. "Girl, you lost me at the tomato," one person wrote in the comments. "My girl's making a caprese lemonade," another joked.

I'm all for experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen and this one sounded weird enough to actually work. And, while I love a classic lemonade, I was ready to branch out after months of making the standard summer drink. Here's what I discovered about tomato lemonade—and why I'll definitely make it again in the future.

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The Verdict: What Does Tomato Lemonade Actually Taste Like?

I was mentally prepared for tomato lemonade to be disgusting. It blends together tomatoes, white nectarine, lemons and basil, which doesn't exactly sound like a recipe for a good time. The concentrate also isn't the most visually appealing—it's a pinkish brown shade. While that's fine, it doesn't exactly scream "lemonade."

So, I was completely floored to find that tomato lemonade actually tastes like "real" lemonade. There's no obvious tomato flavor in here at all. Instead, there's a strong, citrus taste that's much more well-rounded than what I usually get when I make lemonade at home.

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This particular recipe also features basil, which serves up an herby note that's subtle. While there's white nectarine and coconut water in the mix, they don't stand out at all. Instead, all of the flavors come together to create a drink that's like a lemonade with a twist.

I had planned to have a few sips and move on with my day, but I ended up enjoying the whole thing.

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The ingredients list for tomato lemonade is simple. Here's what you'll need to pull this all together:

• Lemon
• Tomato
• White nectarine
• Basil
• Agave
• Coconut water

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The Culinary Science: Why This Weird Combo Works

There's a reason why tomato lemonade has taken off: The components in it work together to create a better, more balanced drink than your usual lemons, water and sugar.

Tomatoes have a subtle sweetness and umami flavor that help to tamp down on the lemon's natural tanginess. The tomato also tempers the sugary taste of the lemonade. By combining lemons and tomatoes, you get a more well-rounded drink that still allows the lemonade flavor to shine through.

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How To Make the Viral Tomato Lemonade

The viral tomato lemonade recipe is incredibly simple to make. First, rinse all of your produce.

Then, toss your lemon, tomato, white nectarine and basil into a blender. Add a little water, and follow that with a squirt of agave nectar.

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You'll blend these ingredients to create a concentrate.

From there, you'll want to strain the concentrate to get out any chunks.

Then, you can either mix some of the concentrate with coconut water or store it in the fridge for later.

Serve it over ice, just like you would with regular lemonade.

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5 Ways To Upgrade the Drink

There's a lot you can do with tomato lemonade. While it's tasty as-is, consider these options to mix things up:

• Make it spiked. You can add a shot of vodka to create a boozy tomato lemonade.
• Play with herbs. The basil is a nice complement with this drink, but rosemary, mint or thyme would also be tasty. (Just strain the concentrate well to make sure you don't end up with any pieces in the final product.)
• Add some spice. Jalapeño would infuse a nice kick to the drink, if you prefer to make it spicy.
• Try it carbonated. Sub sparkling water for coconut water to add a fun fizz to the drink.
• Switch it up with the seasons. White nectarine or peach is a solid choice this time of year, but you can adjust or add on fruit as the seasons change. Berries, oranges and even apple could add another fun layer to the mix.

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Some collaborations feel so inevitable that people just assume it's already happened. Stephen King and Sam Raimi have shaped modern horror in parallel for more than 40 years, their names practically shorthand for a good scare, and yet the two have never actually worked together. That is about to change.

Searchlight Pictures is developing a new film adaptation of King's 1996 novel Desperation, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Raimi is set to produce through his Ghost House Pictures, and Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the directors behind 2025's reboot Final Destination Bloodlines, are in talks to direct. Ryan Brennan is attached to write the script.

The pairing has a history many fans do not know. When Raimi's low-budget debut The Evil Dead struggled to find a distributor in the early 1980s, it was King who helped change its fortunes, praising the film in Twilight Zone magazine at a moment when studios would not touch it. Raimi has said King "gave me my chance in the business." He went on to build the Evil Dead franchise, launch the modern superhero era with his Spider-Man trilogy, and return to the genre with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Four decades later, he is the one carrying a King story to the screen.

Desperation is prime territory for that kind of talent. The novel follows a group of travelers pulled off a desert highway by Collie Entragian, the sheriff of a played-out mining town called Desperation, Nevada, who proves to be the vessel for an ancient evil. King released it in 1996 alongside a mirror novel, The Regulators, published under his Richard Bachman pseudonym, with the two books sharing characters across wildly different worlds.

The story has reached the screen once before, as a 2006 ABCtelevision movie directed by frequent King collaborator Mick Garris, with Ron Perlman as the possessed sheriff. That version leaned on the limits of network television. Lipovsky and Stein reintroduced the long-dormant Final Destination series in 2025, and Desperation offers a similar setup of ordinary people trapped in an escalating nightmare. The demonic-possession core also sits squarely in Raimi's wheelhouse, the same terrain he first mapped with The Evil Dead.

For King, the project lands amid a crowded stretch of adaptations, from Mike Flanagan's upcoming Carrie to a second season of The Institute. For Raimi, it is a chance to close a loop that began when an established horror giant took a chance on an unknown filmmaker. No production timeline or casting has been announced yet, though the combination alone has already placed Desperation among the most talked-about titles in King's deep development slate.

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One of Broadway's biggest casting announcements this week has already taken an unexpected turn.

Just days after Hadestown producers revealed that actor Geno Segers would take over the coveted role of Hades beginning September 1, the production announced that the two sides had decided to part ways before he ever stepped on stage.

In a statement per Deadline, the show's producers said, "The producers of Hadestown and Geno Segers have mutually agreed that Mr. Segers will no longer join the Broadway production. Additional casting will be announced shortly."

No further explanation was provided, and Segers has not publicly addressed the decision. His Instagram account has also been changed to private.

Why did Geno Segers leave Hadestown?

The announcement came after older videos and online comments attributed to Segers resurfaced on theater blogs following the casting news. According to reports, the posts included comments that critics described as anti-transgender, including views on pronoun usage and transgender athletes competing in women's sports.

Neither the production nor Segers referenced those reports in the official announcement. Since then, Segers has reportedly made his Instagram account private and removed videos from his YouTube channel.

Who is Geno Segers?

Television viewers may recognize Segers from roles on Banshee, Pair of Kings, and Yellowstone. His stage career includes portraying Mufasa in Disney's Australian production of The Lion King before later appearing in New York City Center Encores!' production of On the Town.

Beyond those credits, Segers has also appeared in Teen Wolf, Longmire, Castle, and Perfect Harmony.

What is Hadestown about?

Hadestown is a Tony Award-winning musical that intertwines the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice with the story of Hades and Persephone. The show explores love, hope and sacrifice as it follows its characters on a journey to the Underworld and back. The upcoming cast includes Yellowjackets star Jasmin Savoy Brown, Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz, Tony nominee Amber Iman and American Idol Season 22 alum Kayko. A replacement for Hades has not yet been announced.

Blade Runner star Joanna Cassidy and her boyfriend, Alan Hamel, are having a night out on the town.

The actress, 81, who kicked off her career in the ’70s but rose to superstardom playing replicant Zhora Salome in the iconic 1982 science fiction flick Blade Runner, became a staple of the decade with roles in films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. Never one to slow down, Cassidy’s successful acting career continues in 2026, and she’s looking better than ever with a full head of white hair. But when she's off the clock, the star is having the time of her life hanging out with Hamel. In a new photo, Cassidy sported a miniskirt as the dynamic duo headed to a concert for the night. With her white hair in a shaggy 'do, Cassidy looked every bit the rock star.

My hot date and I went to see the KINGS OF CHAOS last night put together by the king himself Matt Soren!!!! Headlining Ritchie Sambora with these incredible rockers, @Glenhughes@Keithcronin@stevestevens@jackblades and @philx1111 of Bon Jovi. Yay what a night!!!!" Cassidy captioned the photo.

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Opening Up About Dating Alan Hamel

Earlier this year, Cassidy opened up about dating Hamel, who is the widower of actress Suzanne Somers. During an appearance on the Still Here Podcast with Steve Kmetko, Cassidy got candid about the new relationship.

“Well, I am dating someone. Actually, he’s a widow, and it’s really interesting because I didn’t date for a long time. I just, honestly, I don’t know, it just didn’t enter my life, and Lord knows I’m out there,” Cassidy shared.

Hesitant to answer Kmetko’s requests to identify her new boyfriend, Cassidy eventually answered.

“Well, his name is Alan Hamel, who was married to Suzanne Somers for many years,” she shared.

To check out Cassidy’s full interview, watch below:

Cassidy And Her Daughter Are Like Seeing Double

When you put Cassidy next to her daughter, Naomi, for Mother's Day earlier this year, it's like seeing double! It's also amazing how the legendary actress could pass for decades younger.

“Wishing all you Mothers out there an extraordinary day!!!!!! I had a glorious one with my beautiful daughter, Naomi. The years are going by quickly, and I want everyone to be special!!! God bless!! ❤️❤️❤️,” Cassidy captioned the photo, which showed her alongside Naomi.

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Few musicians ever changed the face of American music quite like Brian Wilson.

As the creative brain behind The Beach Boys, he wrote rich, sweeping pop masterpieces that defined the 1960s. But behind all those legendary harmonies and studio magic was a soft-spoken, sensitive artist whose brilliance was deeply respected and fiercely looked out for by the people who knew him best.

One of his biggest fans was Cher, who spent decades running in the same music circles. She summed up the Beach Boys icon using a sweet, simple one-word nickname that captured his whole legacy simply.

In her autobiography Cher: The Memoir, Part I, the multi-hyphenate recalled the first time she met Wilson. She was first introduced to the musician at Gold Star Studios during a Phil Spector recording session in the 1960s.

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Cher wrote, "I met Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys, who I found one day sitting on the couch at Gold Star. The Beach Boys were recording not too far away at Columbia Studios, and Brian would come and sit quietly in a corner, watching and hoping to pick up a few tips from the master."

She continued, "Painfully shy, he offered to play piano, but Phillip [Spector] passed, although he let Brian play the tambourine and sing backup on a few numbers. A tightwad, he'd enlist anyone if he didn't have to pay them."

"Like Phillip, Brian was a troubled genius who wrote all those Beach Boys Songs as if he'd been out surfing the waves his whole life, when he never had," Cher continued. "He liked me because I was young and unintimidating, so we became friends."

The Oscar-winner concluded, "One day I was playing with the machine that punched letters into plastic tape for labeling equipment and decided to make Brian a bracelet. Because of my undiagnosed dyslexia, it came out as 'I Love You, Brain. It became our little thing and, by the way, he was the brain, with an amazing mind for music."

Spector's influence loomed large over Wilson's life. The inspiration for the song “Don’t Worry Baby” came after Wilson faced a frustrating day in the recording studio and was comforted by then-girlfriendMarilyn Rovell, per American Songwriter.

The song’s was inspired by Wilson’s favorite Spector tune, “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes. After he wrote “Don’t Worry Baby,” Wilson reportedly offered the song to Phil Spector for the girl group to record. However, Spector wasn’t interested.

Cher worked with Phil Spector for years before breaking off into a solo career with Sonny Bono. Ironically, she sang backup on Wilson's favorite song, "Be My Baby."

During that meetup at Gold Star Studios, Cher and Brian Wilson formed a deep mutual respect and a lifelong connection. Being in the legendary studio allowed Cher to see his creative process up close long before the rest of the world fully understood his brilliance.

When Cher later reflected on Wilson’s extraordinary legacy in her autobiography, she used one simple, heartfelt word to express her true feelings and summarize his legacy.

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