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Ringo Starr, former drummer for the Beatles, has announced a fall trek this year with his All-Starr Band. The exciting news was shared on Monday morning and follows his most recent late-spring run, which concluded in June.

The new trek will hit 10 cities across the Northeast U.S., commencing on September 24 in Easton, Pennsylvania and concluding on October 7 in Albany, New York. The fall run will support the legendary rocker's twenty-second studio album, Long Long Road—his third country-inspired record, which was released on April 24.

Joining Starr on his short tour is his famous All-Starr Band, a fluid supergroup formed in 1989 that features a rotating lineup of classic rock royalty. Rather than just acting as backing musicians, members are highlighted throughout each show with the chance to perform individual hits from their respective careers. The current touring lineup features Steve Lukather from Toto, Colin Hay from Men at Work, Warren Ham from Toto and Kansas, Hamish Stuart from Average White Band, Gregg Bissonette from the David Lee Roth band and Buck Johnson from the Hollywood Vampires.

Keyboardist Gregg Rolie, guitarist Steve Lukather, recording artists Warren Ham and Ringo Starr, bassist Richard Page, drummer Gregg Bissonette and recording artist Todd Rundgren of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band perform at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on November 13, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Fall 2026 Tour

September 24 — State Theater, Easton, PA
September 25 — Bethel Woods, Bethel, NY
September 27 — PNC Garden Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
September 28 — Anthem, Washington, DC
September 30 — MGM at Fenway, Boston, MA
October 1 — Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY
October 3 — Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, ME
October 4 — Toyota Oakdale Theater, Wallingford, CT
October 6 — American Music Theatre, Lancaster, PA
October 7 — Palace Theater, Albany, NY

General public ticket sales for the newly announced dates will begin on Friday, July 10.

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Nearly 50 years after playing one of the kids behind Jaws' infamous fake shark fin prank, Jonathan Searle is now the real-life police chief on Martha's Vineyard. And unlike Chief Brody's fictional nightmare, Searle says the island has had exactly this many shark attacks during his tenure: "Zero. Never."

Searle said Cape Cod has had “a couple of incidents,” but Martha’s Vineyard has seen only one shark-related bite in recent memory — and it involved someone actively fishing for sharks. “The only shark bite that we had was someone fishing for sharks and caught one,” he told Remind Magazine. “It was hooked, and they were dragging him into the surf. The shark slid into him riding a wave and accidentally bit him in the leg.”

Despite being considered one of the most terrifying films of 1975, Jaws ultimately drew even more attention to Martha’s Vineyard. Searle recalls  “huge influx” during the 50th celebration last summer, plus the population has also grown.

“Our population now is, I’m guessing, two and a half times what it was back in the seventies, and a lot of year-round population,” he shared.

Searle recalled his time as a local extra on Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as “a great summer,” saying they were paid, fed, and spent their days at the beach. He and his brother Steven, both island locals, even appeared on camera during a scene involving a prank with a fake shark fin. Jonathan joked in the film that Steven made him do it, and the pair were ultimately pulled from the water during filming.

Days at the beach during the shoot weren't always sunny and warm. “From day one, they really had experienced it all: rain, fog, wind. New England weather is famous for its inconsistencies,” extra actor Susan Murphy shared in the book, “Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard”, Martha’s Vineyard Magazine reports.

“It’s rainy one day, followed by three days of fog, then maybe a little bit of sun,” she shared. “But when you’re spending as much money as Universal was to film a scene that’s supposed to look like a fun, warm, sunny beach, and all you’re getting is clouds and cold wind for weeks on end, you’ve got serious problems. They had no choice but to keep all the extras and crew on the beach each day and pick away at whatever shots they could get because after July 1, thousands of real tourists would be arriving. Waiting until September certainly wasn’t going to work because all the kids they needed for the scene would be back in school.”

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Some kitchen pieces just beg to be shown off. The Staub Ceramic Tomato Cocotte is one of those rare finds with a charming, eye-catching design that instantly adds summer whimsy to any table. 

Shaped like a plump, ripe tomato with a glossy cherry-red finish and an artfully detailed stem lid, this petite stoneware cocotte combines practicality with playful style. Created by the same brand behind the viral fall-themed Pumpkin Cocotte, it’s now just $41 at Wayfair, down from $71. You can snag it for the same price on Amazon as well!

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Inspired by the heirloom Brandywine tomato (often considered the tastiest of them all), Staub designed this cocotte to turn ordinary snacks into something special. It's crafted from high-quality ceramic and finished by hand, featuring a nonstick porcelain interior and a scratch-resistant, high-polish rim so you can serve with style and zero worries about your countertop. 

At 16 ounces, it's the perfect size for summer dips, cobblers, baked brie, or even a personal mac and cheese. And when you're not using it for cooking, it doubles as the sweetest candy dish or a spot for fresh berries on a brunch buffet.

This cocotte isn't just cute. It's built for real kitchen life. The high-quality ceramic ensures even heating for baking, roasting, or reheating. The oven-safe, refrigerator-friendly, and nonstick features make it a dependable, easy-to-clean choice that will serve you well for many occasions, from summer snacks to cozy dinners.

Fans love this little tomato cocotte, awarding it a near-perfect 4.9-star rating. They praised the whimsical design and Staub's quality, calling it “beautifully made” and perfect for serving everything from warm dips to single-serve desserts. Its high ratings make it a reliable gift or a delightful addition to your own kitchen collection.

"Who doesn't love Staub?" another shopper wrote. "This tomato cocotte was the perfect birthday gift for a fellow Staub lover! It's cute, petite, and just perfect to serve salsa or another tomato-based dip. Or, it's the perfect kitchen decor to sit out and enjoy!"

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With its artistic flair and practical features (like a nonstick surface and high-polished rim that won't scratch your table), this cocotte is a must-have for summer snacks, cozy dinners, or just adding a pop of personality to your kitchen. Pair it with other Staub ceramics for a collected, garden-inspired table, or let it shine solo as a conversation-starting centerpiece.

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Yet another festive Fourth of July has come and gone, bringing with it a close to the seasonal celebration surrounding America's 250th anniversary.

As sad as it might be to see another Independence Day fade into the horizon, the ordinary viewer can still take pleasure in revisiting the "definitive film that captures the American experience," as detailed by The New York Times in a new readers' poll.

According to the new poll, a majority of responders pointed to 2006's Idiocracy as the film that best illustrated America today. A cult favorite satire film from the director of Office Space, Idiocracy provided a disturbing look at a dystopian future overseen by an American population with a hilariously low average IQ.

Starring Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews and Dax Shepard, the film proved to be a major critical hit at the time of its release in 2006, with many viewers saying the film has only grown more relevant in time.

"The single film readers chose most often was Idiocracy (2006), Mike Judge’s scathing critique of the United States cloaked in a futuristic tale," The New York Times shared. "Some commenters seemed almost sad to list it, linking it to their feelings about the country today, while more than one described it as a documentary."

Alongside Idiocracy, readers pointed to the landmark 1972 gangster film The Godfatheras the best film related to the American experience, mainly due to its central themes, immigrant-centric narrative and poignant study of power and corruption.

"The Godfather,Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic about the rise of the criminal Corleones, was the second most frequently mentioned film. (If it were combined with “The Godfather Part II,” the saga would have topped the readers’ list.)," the outlet continued. "Readers saw it as the tale of an immigrant family striving for the American dream or as a story of power and corruption mirroring America’s development."

The Real Housewives of Orange County may have started as a "social experiment," but it quickly became the blueprint for one of reality TV's biggest franchises. And while Vicki Gunvalson ultimately emerged as the face of RHOC—and arguably the model for what a Bravo Housewife is—executive producer Andy Cohen admits that's not how he saw her in the beginning.

In a new interview marking the show's 20th season, Cohen revealed he never expected Gunvalson, one of the original cast members, to become the franchise's most enduring star. “I don’t know that in Season 1 we would’ve put all our money on Vicki being the housewife whose story we’re still telling,” Cohen told The New York Times. “As much as her life has changed, she has not changed.”

“Some people feel like they have to do a different personality when they’re on,” Gunvalson said. “I don’t, because I can see right through it.”

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While Gunvalson has weathered divorce, heartbreak, new love, and ever-changing friendships, she's never abandoned her work-hard, play-hard philosophy 20 years later. Gunvalson's mix of ambition, love of luxury, and unapologetically emotional personality helped make her one of reality TV's defining stars. Whether she was enthusiastically shouting "Woo-hoo!" and urging everyone to "Whoop it up!" erupting in fiery arguments, or breaking down in tears, she rarely held anything back. Her willingness to let viewers see both her triumphs and her lowest moments cemented her status as the blueprint for the modern Real Housewife.

“I’m a crier, so I’m very emotional and I try to stuff it, but then it wouldn’t be me, you know?” she shared. “So I just let it all hang out and see where it goes.”

Housewives author Brian Moylan observed, "That you’ll never be able to replace with these early-stage Housewives is they weren’t playing Housewives. And in just being herself, Vicki did create the model of what a housewife is supposed to be, which is real, authentic, a little bit crazy, a little bit narcissistic, a little bit delusional.”

Cohen shared that for 20 years, “the world has been reflected through this unlikely insurance agent in Orange County.”

Gunvalson, who took a hiatus for a few seasons and only appeared as a "friend" for a few as well, returns for RHOC Season 20, which premieres on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban after he received a straight red card during the team’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1.

And the Belgian national team was not very happy about that, with head coach Rudi Garcia joking that he wondered if this whole situation was an April Fools' prank.

"The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has received the decision of the FIFA Appeal Committee, signed by its member Mr Salman Al-Ansari, which declares the RBFA's case inadmissible and confirms the earlier decision allowing United States player Folarin Balogun to play," their statement read. "To date, the RBFA has still not received any grounds for this decision, nor has it received the information it has been requesting since the start of this procedure id est a copy of the decision and the motivation declaring the player eligible as well as the referee's report. Which is a breach of FIFA regulations.

"The RBFA has informed the United States Soccer Federation that it contests the eligibility of the player, should the player be listed on the referee's team sheet. This leaves all further actions open."

U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino also addressed the decision as well as Belgium's reaction.

“For me, there isn’t much debate here, though I do understand Belgium’s perspective and Rudi’s point of view,” Pochettino told reporters. “I understand why people conflate issues — people always do, because there’s often an agenda to mix things up — but in this case, I don’t think it’s right.

“If anyone was harmed in this whole situation, it was the United States. Can anyone justify the idea that we weren’t punished? I mean, playing 30 or 35 minutes a man down in a World Cup knockout match? It’s not as if we’re benefiting. No, no. There’s no extraordinary gain we’re getting out of all this. I mean, ultimately, we aren’t victims, but we aren’t the villains of this story either.”

This comes after a New York Times report stating that President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino, asking him to review Balogun’s suspension.

“Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right and reversing a great injustice!” Trump posted on Truth Social after news of Balogun's ban being suspended broke.

Based on writer and director Cameron Crowe's real-life experiences as a teenage writer for Rolling Stone, the movie Almost Famous has become a cult classic sensation since its release in 2000.

When Crowe was just 16 years old, he spent three weeks touring with The Allman Brothers Band and interviewing its members as well as the road crew. Because Crowe was younger than many of the journalists, he was more inclined to interview the hard rock bands that his older colleagues didn't yet understand. Because of this, he landed interviews with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, and Eric Clapton.

This is what would serve as the inspiration and backbone for Almost Famous.

Crowe used many different points of reference when he created Stillwater, the fictional band, for the movie. According to Greg Allman's 2012 memoir, My Cross to Bear, many of the moments and aspects of the film are taken from Crowe's time spent with the band for the 1973 Rolling Stone cover feature. The movie was shot over the course of just 92 days, around San Diego, Ca. on Ocean Beach and Sunset Cliffs.

The soundtrack for Almost Famous has been lauded as one of the best compilations of music made for a movie, with some even considering it the best of all time. In 2001, it took home the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

Almost Famous follows 15-year-old William Miller, a child prodigy who has dreams of becoming a rock journalist. In the 1970s, he gets a job with Rolling Stone magazine and begins touring with the band Stillwater. While on the road, William becomes close not only with the band, but with a particular "Band-Aid" (another name for a groupie) named Penny Lane. William struggles with wanting to write an honest story without selling out his friends and finding his own voice within the rockstar world.

The film starred Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and more.

Despite underperforming at the box office, Almost Famous was universally acclaimed by critics. Roger Ebert gave the film his coveted four out of four stars, saying it was "funny and touching in so many different ways." The New York Timeswrote, "The movie's real pleasures are to be found not in its story but in its profusion of funny, offbeat scenes. It's the kind of picture that invites you to go back and savor your favorite moments like choice album cuts."

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Sarah Haines and Ana Navarro weren't the only ones missing from the latest episode of The View, as Whoopi Goldberg missed Monday's show due to an active volcano in Italy.

The 70-year-old Oscar-winning actor shared a video with her co-hosts to explain her absence from the talk show. The View had gone on hiatus for the Fourth of July holiday, with Goldberg being trapped in Italy due to the eruption of Mount Etna in the European region.

The eruption causes the closure of major travel routes in the area, forcing Goldberg to stay put until deemed safe to travel. As a result of her absence from The View, Joy Behar filled in for her co-host despite normally having Mondays off from the show.

“I am in Sicily right now, and Mount Etna, who is one of our active volcanoes here in Italy, decided to go off today,” explained Goldberg while recording the video on the balcony of a hotel room.

She added having “spent most of the day trying to get back to the United States” to attend Monday's episodes of The View. Due to the safety concerns of the active volcano, all airports were closed, which left her stranded. While staying in Italy for a few more days isn't too bad, Goldberg promises she will return as soon as she can safely.

“So, I will be back as soon as I can,” Goldberg promised, before joking, “I know that we got all kinds of stories about our different vacations. I think my story just takes the cake! A volcano ate my homework!”

Golberg's message was played during the episode of The View, with Goldberg's co-host laughing at her adorable pun. It appears that Goldberg is right to stay within the country until deemed safe, as Express UK reported that Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Sicily. A yellow alert has been put in place, with ash from the volcano having begun rising at around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday. It only intensified two hours later.

"For safety reasons, incoming flights to Catania-Fontanarossa airport have been suspended, while Ingv models indicate that the ash cloud will move toward the southern and south-southeast sectors in the coming hours," reporte La Sicilia.

Alongside Goldberg, Haines missed the Monday morning program due to storm damage in her home, with Navarro also being stranded in Miami due to inclement weather.

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Lauren Bennett, a beloved singer who is best known for her feature on the hit LMFAO song "Party Rock Anthem," has died at the age of 37.

The news was released in a statement by her former band GRL.

"It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren," they said. "Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us. We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved.

"Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts."

Bennett began his career at the age of 18, forming the Paradiso Girls in 2007. She then began her solo career in 2010, working with talented artists including CeeLo Green, will.i.am, and LMFAO. She later joined the group G.R.L., but they disbanded in 2015.

This comes after Simone Battle, another member of G.R.L., died in 2014, with her cause of death being ruled suicide. She was 25 years old.

“You can never prepare yourself for something like this, ever,” Bennett said in an interview with PEOPLE following Battle's death. “We’d just been in rehearsals the day before, learning choreography for our show, and the next day we were starting the morning as usual when we got the call. I still can’t believe it. I don’t think any of us can. It’s weird that we’re even sitting here, talking about it.”

“We learned so much from her,” Bennett added. “In the video you can see her passion for performance, and you can see her strumming along to the music in the beginning. It’s us showing that she’s still part of the group. She’ll always be part of this group.”

Daniella Karagach is a pro on and off the Dancing with the Stars' ballroom floor.

Over the weekend, the dancer performed with her husband and fellow DWTS pro Pasha Pashkov at the Manhattan Dance Championships. And while their number started off flawlessly, mid-dance Karagach's shoe began to become undone.

Without missing a step, the dancer made the split decision to take her shoe off mid-move, toss it to the side, and complete the number without her heeled footwear — forcing her to be on her tip-toes on one foot to balance for the remainder of the performance.

"The show must go on," she captioned a video of the routine, where she named the dance, "The one shoe tango."

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Naturally, the post's comments were filled with praise from both fans and her DWTS peers:

• "Insane!!" Dylan Efron, her Season 34 partner wrote. "At the very end when you finally go off your toes you drop down like 6 inches."
• "I’m impressed," commented DWTS pro Alan Bersten. "I can’t even take my slippers off that fast."
• "Heck yeah baby!!! You’re a beast," Emma Slater added.

Fans of the show also referred to her by her nickname, "The Ferrari," in the comments:

• "Every Ferrari needs a good set of tires," one said, while another added, "Ferrari changes tires in style."

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While this moment was definitely not planned, Karagach has become known for her choreography that goes viral — on purpose, of course.

Dancing with Efron in DWTS' most recent season, the duo made waves with a move during their Tango to "Ain't No Sunshine," in which The Traitors star held her in a horizontal position, and she proceeded to move as if she was walking on air. The move was then aptly named "the Air Walk."

"It was so musical to just like pedal my feet, and then we kind of just tried it and it worked," she said of the move in a November DWTS interview alongside Efron.

The move went on to be recreated on TikTok and Instagram from fans, DWTS pros, and even by her and Pashkov's daughter Nikita.

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Cube shelves are a fantastic way to stay organized because they are so flexible in their use. Luckily, you do not have to break the bank in order to find a sturdy and stylish cube shelf. Take, for example, this option available at none other than Dollar Tree. It retails for just $1.50, but it's durable, functional and sleek.

Dollar Tree's 6-Cube Storage Rack is the most versatile organizational solution for any space. You can pretty much use it to corral clutter anywhere you need it. From your bathroom and bedroom closet to your office and beyond, there are countless ways to use this storage rack to keep your home together.

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When it comes to dimensions, this storage rack measures 12.01 inches in width, 35.04 inches in height, and 23.43 inches in length, and weighs 1.71 pounds. You can purchase multiple shelves to create a custom-sized storage solution, as they can be stacked or placed side by side.

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Shoppers are impressed with this storage rack, giving it an average rating of 4.2 stars on DollarTree.com. Reviewers on Dollar Tree's website rate it highly for both its quality and product value.

"Finally found it," said one happy Dollar Tree shopper in a five-star review on DollarTree.com. "Yes, it's cheap, but it was worth it. My desk area was a mess by the floor and because I live in an apartment I don't have that much space and I try to organize and camouflage as much as I can."

"I adore these little shelves. I'm an Esthetician so I'm using mine for towels and things. They were pretty easy to put together and I like that you can stack them on top of each other or keep them side by side. They also came with a tie to help hook them together or anchor to a wall. Absolutely worth the money! Will be getting more of these," raved another fan in a five-star review on Dollar Tree's website.

You can find these 6-cube storage racks on Dollar Tree's website or in select Dollar Tree stores. One rack retails for $1.50. If you are buying online, note that the minimum purchase quantity is 12.

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There are some movies that seem safer to wait for a Netflix release to watch, and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is certainly one of them.

Dubbed one of the “worst” horror movies of 2025, the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel is finally heading to Netflix on Aug. 3, 2026. It’s part of the Universal-Netflix deal, which sees the streaming giant get the second streaming run on Netflix. This is why Wicked: For Good is also heading to Netflix later this month.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 scored just 17% from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the "worst" horror movies of the year. However, the audience rated it more positively, with it holding an 82% score on the Popcornmeter. While the critics found the movie clunky, the audience saw more lore development and plenty of fan service, helping to secure the higher rating.

To be fair to the sequel, it’s not like the first movie scored highly with the critics. While it was higher than Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, the 2023 horror film only gained a 33% score with the critics. However, fans loved it, and it quickly led to Universal Pictures ordering the second movie. There’s now a third movie in the works, which makes it clear that it’s probably not quite the “worst” ever! It also grossed $240 million in theaters, so the sequel is certainly a financial hit.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 02: Skeet Ulrich (L) and Matthew Lillard arrive at the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Five Nights At Freddy's 2" Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 takes place a year after the nightmare Mike had to go through at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. He has done everything he can to protect his 11-year-old sister, Abby, from the truth about the animatronics within the pizzeria, but soon, the secrets are all about to come out. Abby sneaks out to reconnect with her animatronic friends, setting off a new chain of events. It’s time to learn the true origins of Freddy’s.

Matthew Liliard starred in the first movie, and while he returns for the sequel, there’s a Scream reunion as Skeet Ulrich also appears. Josh Hutchinson returns as Mike, with Piper Rubio back as Abby and Elisabeth Lail starring as Vanessa Shelley. This is certainly one for the Shadow and Bone fans as well, as Freddy Carter appears as Vanessa’s brother, Michael Afton.

As mentioned, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 is in the works. This is slated to be the conclusion to the trilogy, making it clear that there is a clear end to this immersive story. Current plans are for it to be released in October 2027, which means that it’s in the window for the current Universal-Netflix deal and will eventually get a Netflix streaming run,

Just weeks after opening up about a myriad of health challenges, including several strokes, Charlie Wilson hit the stage once again to prove that passion and talent are two things in his life that have remained completely intact.

The iconic hitmaker and founding member/frontman of the Gap Band—which formed in 1967 by brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson—took the spotlight during day three of the 2026 Hampton Jazz & Music Festival, where he headlined the final evening of performances on Sunday, June 28.

Dressed in a casual yet suave all-black ensemble topped with a glitzy, sequin white blazer, the smooth crooner, 73, displayed how some of his health struggles have affected him physically, opting to sit in a chair for much of the time as he vulnerably explained to the audience what he has been enduring medically.

"I'm still the leader of the Gap Band, and I promised God that if he gave me one more chance at life, I promised Him wherever I was going to be at, if I could shout, I'm gonna shout," he said in video footage captured at the event. The legendary musician stood up, using a nearby platform for support, as he continued: "All my family's gone except for one of my sisters, but God is good—he kept me here. I'm still here!"

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Despite suffering five strokes, though, Wilson's personality, professionalism, and vocal prowess shone through as he delivered a set of timeless hits. Gap Band's "Party Train," "Yearning for Your Love," and "Outstanding" were among tunes that brought the crowd to their feet, as well as solo hits like, "There Goes My Baby" (which he noted is his favorite song), "Charlie, Last Name Wilson," "You Are," and more.

Fans raved over the singer, supporting him on social media with sweet comments. "God kept his vocals," one noticed, while another exclaimed, "Man. You better sang!!"

"He still got that voice though," a third confirmed.

More commenters came by to drop notes like, "Uncle Charlie’s body may be weak but his vocals are strong. Just look at what God has done….Uncle Charlie said that he had some strokes. Prayers for continued healing," "Charlie’s jacket on point," and "I always loved Charlie Wilson’s music and his spirit!"

Meanwhile, another person said the show "sent me back to my childhood."

The musical event, produced by The Black Promoters Collective, also saw several other iconic performers over its three-day programming, including Jagged Edge, SOS Band, Dru Hill, Jodeci, Kirk Franklin, El DeBarge, and more.

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Maren Morris has announced plans to step back from the road following her current headlining dreamGirl run.  

The country-pop superstar, 36, revealed the news on Friday, July 3, during an interview with Today, where she also performed, talked about her special-edition album, Hero: A Second Wind, and more. When asked about her songwriting process, Morris divulged details about her upcoming hiatus, telling co-hosts that she intends to “go home” and use her time wisely, working on her next project and spending time with her 6-year-old son, Hayes Andrew. 

“This is sort of my last tour for a bit, because I want to be able to free-think more and be in the studio more, and just figure out what I want to say next,” Morris explained her reasons for taking a break from the road, adding that. “It’s been 10 years of touring, so no real time to stop and truly be creative unless I carve out the time.”

“I’m excited to go home a little bit more after this run,” the Grammy-winning artist added. “So we’ll do this string of shows, knock it out, and I’ll go home. My son is starting kindergarten, and I really wanted to be off the road when that began. I’ll just get back in the studio and figure out what the eff happens next.”

For Morris, the next step following her forthcoming break doesn’t necessarily mean a new album or tour. It could mean writing for a Broadway musical. 

“Oh my gosh, yes!” Morris shared her excitement for professional live theater. “I love Broadway. I’ve grown up on musicals. I played Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors during my junior year of high school….That’s always been the dream. I wrote two songs for this movie, The Wild Robot, a couple of years ago, and we got a Golden Globe nomination. I had never written for films. I feel like Broadway is such a storytelling medium, and you get more time. So I would love to do something like that, write for a musical.” 

Morris’ summer The dreamGirl Tour, featuring Scout Willis, concludes July 25, with its final show in Bonner, MT. From there, she’ll perform in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium on Aug. 15 as part of Hero - A Second Wind - 10th Anniversary Show. Morris also has a one-off show overseas on Aug. 30. For a full listing of tour dates for Maren Morris, visit her official website.

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Some novels don't simply tell a story, they invite readers into an entirely new world.

That has been the enduring appeal of Carlos Ruiz Zafón's The Shadow of the Wind. Originally published in Spanish in 2001 before being translated into dozens of languages, the novel has become one of the defining works of modern literary fiction. Its lasting influence has now been recognized once again with a place on Goodreads' list of the Best Books of the 21st Century, a ranking voted on by the site's global reading community.

The novel introduced readers to one of literature's most memorable settings.

Set in postwar Barcelona, The Shadow of the Wind follows a young boy named Daniel Sempere, who discovers a mysterious novel in the hidden "Cemetery of Forgotten Books." As he searches for information about its elusive author, Julián Carax, Daniel is drawn into a decades-spanning mystery involving love, betrayal, obsession and family secrets.

"The Cemetery of Forgotten Books is like the greatest, most fantastic library you could ever imagine," Zafón told TIME in 2009. "It's a labyrinth of books with tunnels, bridges, arches, secret sections — and it's hidden inside an old palace in the old city of Barcelona. It's a secret place that very few people know about, and in there you can find all of the books that have been lost, that have been forgotten and that people have tried to destroy." 

Readers around the world quickly embraced the story.

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Following its English-language publication in 2004, The Shadow of the Wind became an international bestseller, earning widespread praise for its richly atmospheric writing, intricate plotting and unforgettable characters. Critics frequently compared Zafón's storytelling to classic Gothic fiction while celebrating his ability to blend literary fiction, historical drama and suspense into a single, immersive novel.

The book also launched an acclaimed series.

The Shadow of the Wind became the first installment in Zafón’s celebrated Cemetery of Forgotten Books series, followed by The Angel's Game, The Prisoner of Heaven and The Labyrinth of the Spirits. Together, the novels created an interconnected literary universe that has attracted millions of readers worldwide.

"What I did was take what for me is very important, which is take all the great ambition in all those nineteenth-century novels, but try to reconstruct those big novels – the Tolstoy, the Dickens, the Wilkie Collins – but try to reconstruct all of that with all the narrative elements that the twentieth century has given us, from the grammar of cinema, from multimedia, from general fiction, from everything that is out there, to create a much more intense reading experience for the readers," Zafón said in an interview. "So that was the idea, and that was the experiment to create with The Shadow of the Wind."

Although Zafón died in 2020 at the age of 55, his work continues to reach new audiences through bookstores, libraries and online reading communities. The Shadow of the Wind remains especially beloved among readers who appreciate beautifully written mysteries and novels that celebrate the transformative power of books themselves.

"Now more than ever, I believe it is up to us to decide if we want to think by ourselves, or if we want to accept and submit to what others would rather have us believe," Zafón told Book Browse. "I'd say TV is a very powerful medium, which can be used, and sometimes it is used, to accomplish great things. Unfortunately, those are exceptions to the rule. But blaming TV as an abstract entity is nonsensical. It's our hand on the remote. There's a world out there outside the tube. Life's short: Wake up and live."

Its inclusion among Goodreads' Best Books of the 21st Century reflects the extraordinary legacy the novel has built over the past two decades. More than 20 years after its original publication, The Shadow of the Wind continues to enchant readers with its unforgettable portrait of Barcelona, its labyrinthine mystery and its enduring belief that stories have the power to change lives.

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The Eagles have long been known for producing easy-flowing, carefree classics, but one song included that theme in its title.

In 1972, the California band released “Peaceful Easy Feeling.” Written by folk singer Jack Tempchin, the song appeared on the group’s debut self-titled album. The warm, mellow song featured a country-tinged acoustic guitar riff and lyrics about peace and contentment on a starry night amid uncertainty about a relationship.

“Peaceful Easy Feeling” went to No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1973, paving the way for the band’s future success with five No. 1 hits. It remains one of the Eagles’ most beloved songs 54 years later.

Tempchin detailed the songwriting process in an essay for No Depression, where he recalled playing a show at a coffee house in El Centro, California.

“It was my first time in the desert, and the view of the stars was amazing, the songwriter shared. “I was attracted to a waitress there, but unfortunately, I guess she didn’t feel the same way about me because she went home — without me. I wound up sleeping on the floor in the club with my guitar instead of the girl. It was then that I started writing 'Peaceful Easy Feeling' on the back of [a] poster my friend made. Some verses weren’t good at all, but I did get the phrase 'peaceful, easy feeling.''

Tempchin noted that in those days he was always looking for love but realized he probably wouldn’t find it until he stopped looking for it.

“Next, I went to a street fair in Old Town San Diego and saw a girl with turquoise earrings against her dark skin. I never spoke with her, but I put her in the first line of the song. I guess I was trying to distill the beauty of every girl I saw into words on paper and then into a song,” he continued. “In those days I carried my $13 Stella guitar (that I bought in a pawn shop) with me everywhere I went. Finally, I wrote the last verse of the song in the parking lot of the Der Weinerschnitzel fast food restaurant on Washington Boulevard in San Diego, which is still there today, 40 years later.”

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Tempchin recounted a similar backstory in an interview posted by Songfacts, where he also shared the timeline of the song.

“I know it came out in '72, but I probably had it in '68 or '69,” he recalled. “I liked it, but it was just my new song. I didn't think it was going to be a hit. I didn't think it had a hook. It's not a love song exactly. The guy's going, 'Hey, either way it's going to be fine.'"

He added that he was already friends with Eagles founding member Glenn Frey when he played the song for him.

“I put it down on a cassette for him, and he came back the next day and said, ‘I've got a new band. We've been playing with Linda Ronstadt, but now we're putting together our own band. We've had it together for eight days. We worked up your song and here's how it sounds,’” Tempchin recalled.

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After the new band took his song and recorded their album in England, Tempchin heard the whole thing on a two-track tape.

“They played 'Peaceful Easy Feeling,' and I'm going, 'Well, this is the best album that I ever heard,’” he shared. “I didn't know if it was a hit; I just knew I started hearing it, and it sounded awful good when I heard it on the radio. And that feeling never has really gone away.”

Decades later, the timeless song remained an integral part of the Eagles' concert setlist and is still known as one of their greatest classics of all time.

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The wolf cut has officially crossed over from TikTok trend to mainstream men's hairstyle. Equal parts shag and mullet, the layered cut has become a favorite among celebrities like Paul Mescal, Jacob Elordi, Jungkook and Timothée Chalamet, all of whom have put their own spin on the effortlessly tousled look.

What makes the wolf cut so appealing is its versatility. It works across hair types and lengths, can be styled anywhere from polished to undone and manages to look current without being costume-y. It's the kind of cut that photographs well but also holds up in real life—which may explain why it has outlasted the typical TikTok trend cycle and taken up permanent residence in barbershops and salons.

But the wolf cut isn't a one-size-fits-all hairstyle. The layers, volume and texture that make it work on one person can fall flat—or just look flat-out wrong—on another. Getting it right comes down to face shape, hair texture and finding the right person to cut it.

To find out who it works best for, how much upkeep it really requires and how to ask for one without leaving the salon disappointed, we spoke with eight-time Emmy-nominated celebrity hairstylist and "Hollywood Hair Guy" Dean Banowetz, whose client roster spans television, film and music (including Taylor Swift, Simon Cowell and more).

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What Is a Men's Wolf Cut, Exactly?

A men's wolf cut is a layered haircut that combines the volume and texture of a shag with the slightly longer back of a mullet. The result is a relaxed, lived-in style with plenty of movement that feels modern rather than overly polished.

"The wolf cut is a great gender-neutral haircut," says Banowetz. "Right now, men are moving toward longer, more textured hairstyles, which is a big shift from the burst fade that's slowly fading in popularity. The wolf cut offers an effortless, modern look with plenty of personality."

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What's the Difference Between a Wolf Cut and a Shag Haircut?

Although the two styles share plenty of similarities, a wolf cut typically has more dramatic layering and a stronger contrast between the shorter top and longer back sections. A traditional shag tends to feature softer, more evenly distributed layers throughout the hair.

"The biggest secret is that the right layering makes all the difference," says Banowetz. A well-executed wolf cut should have "soft, blended layers, movement and texture that frame the face naturally."

The goal is for the haircut to look intentionally textured—not like someone simply skipped their last few barber appointments.

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Are Men's Wolf Cuts High Maintenance?

Not necessarily—but they're also not completely effortless. "Many people think it's a wash-and-go haircut," Banowetz tells Parade. "While it has an effortless vibe, it still needs a well-executed cut, a little styling and regular maintenance to keep it looking its best."

To maintain the shape, Banowetz recommends scheduling trims every six to eight weeks. Since hair grows roughly half an inch each month, some people may even benefit from touch-ups every four weeks if they want to preserve the cut's signature silhouette.

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Are Wolf Cuts Good for Thick, Curly or Fine Hair?

The wolf cut works especially well on medium-to-thick hair because the layers help remove weight while creating movement. It's also an excellent option for naturally wavy and curly hair, which enhances the cut's intentionally tousled appearance.

"The wolf cut works best on straight, wavy or curly hair with medium to thick density," says Banowetz. "It's flattering on most face shapes, but it's ideal for oval, heart and square face shapes."

However, those with very fine hair may struggle to achieve the same fullness and texture. "If you have very fine hair or prefer a polished, low-maintenance look, it may not be the best choice," he adds.

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What Hair Products Work Best for a Men's Wolf Cut?

Because the wolf cut is all about movement and texture, lightweight styling products tend to produce the best results.

Banowetz recommends using a lightweight texture spray, sea salt spray or matte styling cream to help define the layers while keeping the style soft and movable. These products enhance the haircut's natural texture without making the hair feel stiff or greasy, helping the layers stand out while maintaining an effortless finish.

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Can Older Men Pull Off a Wolf Cut?

Absolutely. While younger celebrities have helped popularize the style, Banowetz says the wolf cut is highly customizable and can work at any age.

Because it's a gender-neutral haircut, it can easily be tailored to different lifestyles, hair textures and personal preferences. Older men may simply opt for softer layering and a more subtle version rather than an exaggerated, heavily textured cut.

How To Ask Your Barber for a Wolf Cut

Rather than simply asking for a wolf cut by name, bring several reference photos that reflect the exact version you're hoping to achieve. Since the style can vary significantly—from subtle layering to a more dramatic mullet-inspired shape—photos help eliminate confusion.

Banowetz also recommends discussing your natural hair texture, daily styling routine and maintenance preferences with your barber so the cut can be customized to suit your lifestyle.

What Are the Biggest Mistakes To Avoid With a Wolf Cut?

One of the biggest mistakes is assuming every wolf cut is created the same. "A great wolf cut is all about balance," Banowetz explains. "It should have soft, blended layers, movement and texture that frame the face naturally."

He also cautions against DIY social media tutorials.

"The haircut should look intentional, not like someone simply skipped a few appointments," he warns. "Not one that's two ponytails pulled forward and lopped off like seen in a lot of TikTok videos." The quality of the layering is what separates a stylish wolf cut from one that simply looks overgrown.

How To Style a Wolf Cut for a More Modern, Masculine Look

The easiest way to modernize a wolf cut is to embrace its natural texture instead of trying to smooth everything down. After applying a lightweight texture spray, sea salt spray or matte styling cream, use your fingers to create separation and movement rather than combing the hair into place.

The result should feel relaxed, slightly undone and full of natural texture—the effortless aesthetic that's made the wolf cut one of the biggest men's hairstyle trends of the moment.

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Bigmouth strikes again. Morrissey, former singer of England’s goth-adjacent, post-punk band The Smiths, is mad at the BBC for allegedly not playing his new single, “Notre-Dame.”

Over the past weekend, Morrissey's website, Morrissey Central, noted that the song reached No. 6 on the Official U.K. singles chart. In a follow-up post titled “Diversity is a Lie,” Morrissey, 67, claimed that the song reached this position without any airplay on British radio. “The public wants to hear the song, but the BBC will not play it even though their stations are a public service duty-bound to reflect public taste. Obviously not!” he wrote.

“If the song is suspected of independent thought - God forbid!, it is not played, therefore, under these circumstances, any station that pledges allegiance to diversity is lying,” he added. “When people say ‘Diversity is our strength,’ they fail to mention how their notion of ‘diversity’ entails very strict Third Reich regulations and punishments. I wonder why people can’t simply be honest about these things?”

What is this all about? “Notre-Dame," a track from Morrissey’s recently released Make-Up Is A Lie album, is about the 2019 fire that damaged the Paris cathedral. And though there is no official cause for the fire, investigators have explored “the hypothesis of a human role in the origin of the fire” but have deemed it was likely an accident (per the Washington Post).

Morrissey’s song, however, suggests otherwise. “Notre-Dame, we know who tried to kill you / Notre-Dame, we will not be silent,” he sings on the track. Far Out noted that an earlier version of the song hammered this point home. Morrissey changed the line — "Before investigations, they said, 'It’s not terrorism." — to say, "Before investigations, they said, 'There's nothing to see here.'"

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The man born Steven Patrick Morrissey is no stranger to controversy. In 2010, Morrissey faced racism allegations after he, an avowed vegan, described Chinese people as a “subspecies” over the country’s animal welfare record. In 2018, he claimed that Adolf Hitler was “left wing”; a year later, he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonwearing a pin with the For Britain Movement logo, a far-right party founded by an anti-Islam activist (per Pitchfork).

In a 2023 post, he claimed he was “certainly not Far Right, and I have not ever met anyone who claims to be Far Right. My politics are straightforward: I recognize realities.”

Recently, Morrissey attacked his former Smiths bandmate, Johnny Marr, for potentially “destroying” the band’s legacy by participating in an unannounced BBC radio documentary about the group.

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When “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” was finally released in the United States, it came with a reaction that nobody expected. The 1981 track led to a lawsuit that the band would lose.

Despite being the title of the 1976 album, Atlantic Records in the U.S. didn’t want to release “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” as a single. It had nothing to do with what would eventually lead to the lawsuit. It was the simple fact that the record studio didn’t like it, despite it already being released in Australia in 1976 and then in the United Kingdom in 1977.

Eventually, the record label relented, but it wasn’t a huge success. In fact, AC/DC didn’t have any huge successes in the singles charts when the songs were first released. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” didn’t even crack the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 until the live version was released in the 1990s! It did make it to No. 4 in the US Mainstream Rock Chart, though.

This was despite a legal battle that swiftly started after the release of the track. It all came down to the phone number — or, at least, what sounds like a phone number — in the track. The “36-24-36-Hey” sounds a lot like the number “362-4368,” and teenagers and prank callers quickly decided to dial it. It’s encouraged in the song, right?

It was a real number in the United States, and Norman and Marilyn White ended up getting back-to-back prank calls. Some of the calls would come in at 3 a.m., with pranksters asking for “dirty deeds done dirt cheap.” It was easy to trace the issue back to the song, and so the Whites decided to sue Atlantic Records for $250,000 in damages after things got out of hand.

The case never went to court, and it didn’t matter that the numbers were actually a mention of the shape of a woman. It was settled outside of court, with the record label paying the couple. The initial lawsuit also asked for AC/DC to record a different version of the song with a new number, but that didn’t happen. Eventually, the couple changed their number, and they were able to go back to a peaceful life.

As for the album of the same name, it would reach No. 3 on the album charts in the United States in 1981. It was bad timing for the release, though, as it was shortly after Brian Johnson took over lead vocals after the untimely death of Bon Scott. The band wanted to focus on the new album, but was forced to add in tracks from “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” to the U.S. tour due to the timing of the release.

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Over 20 years since the release of her critically acclaimed Confessions on a Dance Floor, Madonna has officially returned with her long-awaited Confessions II, the immediate follow-up to her fan-favorite 2005 album.

With many fans eagerly anticipating the new album for over two decades, it's safe to say that the success of Confessions II had a lot riding on it. Against all odds, however, Madonna manages to catch lightning in a bottle once again with her celebrated new musical venture.

The fifteenth studio album from the Queen of Pop, Confessions II was officially released on July 3. Like its 2005 counterpart Confessions on a Dance Floor, the new album incorporates a wide array of influences and genres, merging electronic, disco, hip hop and EDM with allusions to the 67-year-old singer's personal life and professional career.

Upon its debut, Confessions II quickly earned a favorable response from mainstream listeners and critics across the industry, with many calling it Madonna's best album since Confessions on a Dance Floor 21 years ago.

"A long-awaited sequel, Confessions II isn’t so much a look back – instead she picks up on the club culture tropes of the original and gives them a distinctive spin," deemed Clash. "Her first album in seven years, Confessions II finds Madonna having fun – this is her most energetic and downright irresistible album in over a decade."

"On Confessions II, the Queen of Pop masterfully employs all the signatures (genre blending; wake-up-with-them-stuck-in-your-head hooks; sex; religious and celestial overtones) of a classic Madonna record," echoed People.

"Madonna’s back in peak form with a fresh and honest dance record that’s not only her best in 20 years, but a genuinely vital addition to her canon," Pitchfork similarly wrote. "Madonna has made not just a passable album but an excellent one, with all the pop nous and seamy emotional intelligence of her best work. She may have both invented and perfected the trope of pop reinvention, but this might be her most impressive yet."