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Thriller readers will be familiar with British author Lisa Jewell and her standout collection of mystery and crime novels that leave literature lovers on the edge of their seats. Among them is None of This Is True, a popular psychological thriller novel that features plenty of shocking twists and turns.

The best-seller has been ranked among the books with the "best twists" on Goodreads, based on votes by keen readers who want to share their favorite jaw-dropping books. Topping the list is Agatha Christie's classic crime novel, And Then There Were None.

Published in 2023 by Simon & Schuster, None of This Is True centers around beloved podcaster Alix Summer, who unexpectedly meets an unassuming woman called Josie Fair while she's out celebrating her 45th birthday at her local pub. It turns out that Josie also turned 45 that day, and the pair are birthday twins.

Following their initial accidental meeting at the pub, Alix jumps into Josie again a few days later, and Josie tells Alix that she thinks she would be an interesting guest on her podcast. Although she finds her strange and unsettling, Alix agrees, and she begins to learn all about Josie's life, which harbors some dark secrets. But as quickly as she first appears, Josie vanishes, and Alix is left to solve the mystery before it affects the lives of her family and friends.

A movie adaptation of Lisa Jewell's 'None of This Is True' is heading to Netflix.

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"[None of This Is True] was inspired in part by the idea of birthday twins, but also by a man I saw through a window in Kilburn one afternoon when I was walking the dog," Jewell told West London Living in an interview. "I felt as if there was something dark going on in the apartment behind him, and wanted to write about him to find out what it was. But the main theme was the idea of letting the wrong person into your life, those split-second decisions that can change the course of your life forever."

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In June 2024, Deadline reported that Netflix had won the rights for a film adaptation of None of This Is True. Eleanor Burgess (Perry Mason) had signed on to write the script, while actress and producer Molly Sims (Kinda Pregnant) will be producing the movie. Jewell will serve as an executive producer.

There is currently no cast tied to the production, and a release date hasn't been announced.

Related: Two-Time Oscar Nominee to Play Legendary Author Agatha Christie in Film That's Quietly Been in the Works for a Decade

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is no longer communicating with Todayco-anchor Savannah Guthrie or other members of Nancy Guthrie's family, more than 100 days after the 84-year-old was abducted in Tucson, Ariz.

In a May 14 interview with People published on May 14, Nanos told the publication that direct communication between himself and the Guthrie family had ceased.

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Instead, the FBI is now handling conversations with Nancy's loved ones as investigations continue to pore through evidence and leads.

"The public is frustrated. Even the Guthrie family," Nanos acknowledged. "Every passing second must feel like 100 days because they don't know. What matters is moving forward carefully so we don't make mistakes or falsely accuse somebody or make a bad arrest."

Additionally, NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin addressed the PCSD's no longer communicating with Nancy's family. He brought up the development in the May 15 episode of Brian Entin Investigates.

Related: Today Co-Anchor Savannah Guthrie to Host New Show

Entin called the news "interesting" because initially, it appeared Nanos was communicating with Savannah and her siblings, Annie Guthrie, and Camron Guthrie.

"He is technically in charge of the investigation still, as the sheriff of Pima County. Remember, it was never handed over to the FBI," the journalist pointed out. "So the fact that he is acknowledging that he is no longer directly communicating with the Guthrie family and says those conversations are being handled by the FBI, there's been a lot of curiosity. Is Savannah, are the Guthries getting frustrated with the sheriff based on all of this reported that's out there, that I've done that's out there, mistakes that have been made."

Entin also spoke with Morgan Wright, a former investigator and law enforcement expert, who pointed out, "To not have any contact, I think that's a question that ought to be answered. "

Wright added, "I think that's just one of the first rules of investigations and working with the family is that maintain constant contact, always keep open lines of communication because guess what? At some point, you're going to need their help. Let's say that a case is made, you're going to need their help in building the case, testifying, potentially providing evidence. So, you always want to make sure you're on good terms with them."

Nancy was last seen at her home on the evening of Jan. 31. As of writing, no suspect has been named in her disappearance.

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Considering the Grateful Dead is one of the most beloved rock bands in history, newer fans might assume the group had plenty of top 10 hits over the course of their decades-long career. But in actual fact, only one Grateful Dead song ever got close to the top of the charts...and it came out over 20 years after the band first formed.

Released on the Grateful Dead's 1987 album In the Dark, "Touch of Grey" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. (Their biggest hit prior to that point was "Truckin,'" which peaked at #64 in 1971.)

This belated success came at a price, however. "Touch of Grey" catapulted the Grateful Dead to a level of success they didn't expect, weren't prepared for, and didn't even necessarily want.

in a 2022 interview with Esquire, Dennis McNally, who was the Dead's publicist when “Touch of Grey” came out, called the hit “a song that almost killed the Grateful Dead.”

McNally recalled the moment he told the band that "Touch of Grey" was climbing the charts, backstage at Madison Square Garden.

“I said, ‘I have some imposing news to tell you’,” he recalled. “And they sort of looked up at me and I said, ‘You’ve made the Top 10.'"

Jerry Garcia seemed less than thrilled, according to McNally, replying, "I am appalled."

“And he was only somewhat joking,” McNally quipped.

The demand for concert tickets was so huge that the band was forced to start playing stadiums.

“There simply were too many people,” McNally said, “and this led, among other things, to, say you’re at a big arena, and it’s got a parking lot, and the first 3,000 people that come in don’t have tickets. That means there’s 3,000 people that get there late, but that can’t park there. So then they start parking down the road, which does not make them popular with the neighborhood, or frankly with the venue.”

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Still, for all the new challenges "Touch of Grey" brought the Grateful Dead, it also became a sort of defining anthem for the band (not to mention Deadheads everywhere), especially considering Garcia's prior health struggles (he slipped into a diabetic coma in 1986). When Garcia at last started playing live again months later, the band kicked off their first set at the Oakland Coliseum with "Touch of Grey," broadcasting a fitting sentiment for the occasion: "We will get by / We will survive"

"Man, being in that room with 15,000 people, when Jerry stepped back on that stage and they played ‘Touch of Grey’—f—king amen! That place went nuts,” said David Gans, co-host of the Tales from the Golden Road call-in show on SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead channel, in the same interview with Esquire.

Years later, "Touch of Grey" is still an inspiring song to countless fans, and with good reason.

“It’s an excellent song,” McNally said. “I mean, one of the reasons it was a hit is that it’s a really, really, good song.”

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The cast of Perfect Match Season 4 gets to know each other in the hope of becoming the most compatible pairing. Marissa George from Love Is Blind D.C. is one of the singles and had a tough conversation with her partner. She opened up about rejection sensitivity dysphoria after the episode was released.

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Marissa, 34, matched with Demari Davis of Too Hot to Handle. However, she was worried when Katherine LaPrell talked to him about possibly becoming a match.

Demari chose Marissa and told her that she makes him feel comfortable. Marissa took offense to that because she wanted Demari to like her for her, not how she made him feel. Demari was confused, but they still matched.

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Marissa shared a video of a woman talking about the episode and rejection sensitivity dysphoria on her Instagram Story on May 16. "While rejection is something people usually don’t like, the negative feelings that come with RSD are stronger and can be harder to manage or both," the Cleveland Clinic explained. "People with RSD are also more likely to interpret vague interactions as rejection and may find it difficult to control their reactions."

She followed it up with a video of herself talking to the camera. "So the video I just posted about rejection sensitivity dysphoria is something I feel very strongly about and something I wanted to be in the show. I'm so happy it was in the show," Marissa said.

She explained that she has dealt with it her whole life and was diagnosed with ADHD at six years old. "Learning about RSD really has helped me learn coping mechanisms, and I'm still learning," she said. "But it's crazy how strong the feelings of rejection and abandonment come out in those moments when, in reality, someone's not rejecting me. Someone's not abandoning me."

Marissa said it comes across as her overthinking and being jealous. The episode showed things were quiet and awkward between Marissa and Demari after that night. The next episodes will reveal if they can recover.

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In 1974, a silky dance track with a hypnotic groove changed the sound of pop radio almost overnight.

"Rock Your Baby" by George McCrae became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, helping usher disco music into the mainstream years before the genre fully dominated popular culture.

Built around a relaxed rhythm, falsetto vocals and an infectious drum-machine groove, the song sounded strikingly modern at the time. Many music historians now view it as one of the earliest major disco crossover hits to break through on mainstream American radio.

Interestingly, McCrae almost never recorded the song himself.

The track was written and produced by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band. The song was initially intended for another artist, but McCrae ended up recording it after hearing the demo and recognizing its potential.

"K.C. and Rick were recording a track that was too high for [K.C.] to sing," McCrae told Classic Bands. "Rick took it and re-wound it on another reel. He erased it and cleaned it up and they recorded this track that became number one all over the whole world. It was too high for K.C. to sing. He heard my vocal. I always had a high vocal tenor voice. Rick knew that track would suit me so he asked me if I'd be interested in singing that track and I said, 'Let me hear the the track,' and I listened to it and I said, 'I can do that, not a problem.' I put my vocals on it and the track became 'Rock Your Baby.'"

The gamble paid off in a massive way.

"Rock Your Baby" quickly exploded in popularity thanks to heavy radio airplay and its crossover appeal between R&B, pop and dance audiences. Its smooth production style and irresistible rhythm helped make it one of the defining radio anthems of 1974 and the decade as a whole.

The song's influence extended far beyond its chart success. Its use of drum machines and sleek dance production helped shape the sound of disco and later dance-pop music throughout the remainder of the decade.

For George McCrae, the track became the signature hit of his career and cemented his place in music history during one of pop music's most transformative periods. To this day, the song's popularity follows him wherever he goes.

"I have no problem with that," McCrae told Maxazine. "On the contrary. After all, the song has also given me a certain status. The significance of 'Rock Your Baby' to the music industry was great and heralded a new era, that of dancing in a disco. The song is still rock solid. Play 'Rock Your Baby' and the dance floor will fill up. That still makes me proud and I am blessed that the song is still so appreciated."

Over the decades, "Rock Your Baby" has remained a staple of classic dance and soft rock playlists, continuing to evoke the warm, laid-back energy of mid-1970s radio.

More than 50 years later, the song still sounds smooth, infectious and unmistakably timeless, and it remains a reminder of the moment disco first truly crossed into the mainstream.

Related: 1975 Timeless Classic, Written in 20 Minutes, Became a Soft Rock Anthem

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One of the most iconic anthems in rock music history started with two words in songwriter John Fogerty's songbook: "Proud Mary."

That simple prompt became the inspiration for one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's biggest hits and the song that helped cement Fogerty as one of the most important songwriters of the late 1960s and 1970s.

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In a recent interview, John Fogerty, 80, shared the simple journal entry that would go on to inspire his 1969 hit "Proud Mary."

Written in 1968, just after Fogerty had been given an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, the song reflects his newfound freedom from military service. Originally crafted as a song about a maid working for a wealthy family, it wasn't until Fogerty came across those two words in his journal that he found the inspiration for the image of the riverboat aptly named Proud Mary.

"Left a good job in the city Workin' for the man every night and day And I never lost one minute of sleepin' Worryin' 'bout the way things might have been
[Refrain] Big wheel keep on turnin' Proud Mary keep on burnin' Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river"

In the song, the riverboat reflects the maid's own journey — her continuous motion — which also mirrored the newfound freedom Fogerty felt upon his release from the more constrained life of military service.

Why "Proud Mary" Resonates With Fans Today

For music fans, Fogerty's insights are more than nostalgic — they're an opportunity to peel back the curtain on the creative process of one of the most prolific and impactful songwriters of his generation.

Fans watching the interview through shared social media clips reveled in the legacy Fogerty is sharing with listeners young and old.

"What a wonderful legacy John is making to someday leave his children!" gushed one fan. "It will hopefully be many years from now. He is from a generation that is slowly dwindling and yet he is still going full throttle. Keep doing right, John — someone upstairs is looking out for you."

Another shared, "Proud Mary is one of those rare songs that only comes along once in a lifetime. It is brilliant, powerful, unforgettable, and truly timeless." The commenter added, "Thank you, John, for creating songs that become part of people's lives and memories forever."

"Proud Mary" marks Creedence Clearwater Revival's first major mainstream breakthrough.

How Ike & Tina Turner Transformed "Proud Mary" Into a Timeless Classic

Thanks to a rousing 1971 cover by Ike & Tina Turner, "Proud Mary" became one of the most recognizable and beloved songs in rock history. The recording also marks Creedence Clearwater Revival's first major mainstream breakthrough. Decades later, the song's lyrics coupled with Tina Turner's high-energy performance helped make "Proud Mary" one of the most enduring songs of its generation.

Ike & Tina Turner's soulful reinterpretation transformed the track into an almost entirely different experience and earned the then-husband-and-wife duo a Grammy Award. While Tina Turner's performance may be its most famous cover, "Proud Mary" has also been performed by Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, and Solomon Burke — a testament to the track's resonant themes and cross-generational popularity.

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Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba just announced a "new chapter" in her life.

On Saturday, May 16, the former professional dancer, 58, took to Instagram with an unexpected update for her followers.

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"Lately, I've been thinking about my social media presence," Inaba began her post. "Like many of you, I have mixed emotions about it. And living with #sjogrensdisease makes posting a life filled with adventure and red carpets difficult. My nature is like all of you. I want to connect and share. But my fear is that my real life will be judged as 'sad,' 'dull,' 'boring.' However the TRUTH is my life is anything but that."

She continued, "I live in a small outward appearing world. But my inner world is infinitely rich with depth, emotion, and endless curiosity. I've decided it's time to use my pages the way I really want to, to share my private self. Not the 'celebrity' ...not the 'Carrie Ann Inaba' (said with a British accent), but the strip[p]ed down human being beneath it all."

To conclude her message, Inaba declared, "So here begins a new chapter. Join me as I step into the unknown. 🤍🙏."

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In the comments, the DWTS judge's followers flooded her with support. One Instagram user exclaimed, "I can’t wait! it’s so inspiring to see a person sharing their authentic selves!"

Another pointed out, "❤️❤️❤️ I think this will give all of us the permission to do the same. Thank you."

Someone else shared, "👏🤍✨ It’s really about quality and authenticity over quantity. You’ve got this! 👌."

A different Instagram user commented, "Honestly, I love the real and raw and the mundane. Chronic illness warrior here and it’s nice to see we aren’t alone in this."

Meanwhile, yet another fan wrote, "Love this so much! I will be following along your journey, and thank you for being so vulnerable. Truly inspiring."

Recently, Inaba opened up about her autoimmune condition, Sjogren’s disease, during an exclusive interview with Parade after suffering a medical emergency on a plane.

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In 1981, Rick Springfield transformed a painfully relatable real-life situation into one of the defining songs of the MTV era.

“Jessie’s Girl” became a massive hit for the Australian singer-songwriter, eventually climbing to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remaining there for two weeks. Forty-five years later, the song still stands as Springfield’s signature hit and one of the most recognizable soft rock anthems of the 1980s.

But the inspiration behind the track came from something surprisingly personal.

Related: 1965 No. 1, Ranked Among Greatest Rock Songs Ever, Came to Guitarist in a Dream

Springfield later revealed that the song grew out of feelings he developed for a friend’s girlfriend while taking a stained-glass class in Pasadena during the late 1970s. Though he became friends with both of them, he later admitted, “I was never really introduced to her. It was always just, like, panting from afar.”

Originally, the song was titled “Gary’s Girl,” named after his friend. But Springfield quickly realized the name didn’t sound right when sung aloud. According to the singer, he eventually changed it to “Jessie” after spotting the name of football player Ron Jessie on a T-shirt.

The emotional honesty behind the lyrics helped turn “Jessie’s Girl” into a breakout hit, though its rise to the top of the charts was surprisingly slow. The song spent 19 weeks climbing the Billboard Hot 100 before finally reaching No. 1 on Aug. 1, 1981, the very same day MTV officially launched.

The timing proved perfect.

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Its energetic music video quickly became part of MTV’s early rotation, helping Springfield become one of the network’s first major stars. In a later interview with Professor of Rock content creator Adam Reader, Springfield recalled smashing 24 mirrors while filming the now-iconic video.

At the time, however, Springfield feared his music career was falling apart.

During his conversation with Reader, the singer explained that RCA Records initially didn’t know how to market his pop-rock sound while disco and ballads still dominated radio. The label reportedly delayed releasing Working Class Dog for months, leaving Springfield convinced the album would fail.

Everything changed after Springfield landed the role of Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital. As young viewers began connecting the rising soap star with the voice behind “Jessie’s Girl,” the song’s popularity exploded.

Related: 1972 Soft Rock Classic, a Hit Before It Was Even Released, Became a No. 1 Smash

The success helped push Working Class Dog into the Top 10 and turned Springfield into one of the biggest pop-rock stars of the early 1980s.

Over the decades, “Jessie’s Girl” has remained a fixture of classic rock and soft rock radio while continuing to appear in movies, television shows and streaming playlists for new generations of listeners. Springfield himself has often expressed surprise at the song’s longevity, especially considering the heartbreak and frustration that originally inspired it.

Now decades later, the song still captures the same mix of jealousy, longing and emotional chaos that made it unforgettable in the first place.

Related: 1982 No. 1 Hit Ranked Among Billboard's Greatest Songs Ever Became Both Artists’ Biggest Hit 44 Years Ago Today

Born in the ‘50s? It’s time for a nostalgic throwback. You might remember popular 1950s toys, such as hula hoops, Silly Putty, Mr. Potato Head and Lincoln Logs. You might remember your family dressing up in 1950s fashion (aka pearls, full skirts and polka dots) and, of course, rocking an iconic 50s hairstyle like the bouffant. Some makeup from this decade, like Marilyn Monroe’s classic red lip, would complete the look.

Today, you’re somewhere between your late 60s and mid-70s. Maybe you still rock ‘50s fashion and hair, and maybe you’re buying those toys for your grandkids. Or, maybe you’ve left those things in the past. No judgment either way.

Let’s bridge your childhood and the current day. What was childhood like in the 1950s (for those who don’t know or need a reminder), and how might that affect a person today? What traits do people born in the 1950s commonly have, and what misconception is the most common about Baby Boomers? Ahead, a psychologist shares insights into all of those questions. Without further ado, let’s take it back about 70 years and see what we can learn.

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What Was Childhood Like in the 1950s?

To understand who a person is and their personality traits, it can help to know where they came from and what their childhood entailed. So, for those of us who weren’t alive in the 1950s, what was it like? 

“Childhood in the 1950s had structure, clear social norms and a strong emphasis on family and community,” saysDr. Holly Ann Schiff, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist at South County Psychiatry. “Many children experienced more unsupervised outdoor play and were expected to develop their independence early. There were traditional gender roles and less-open discussion of mental health or emotional expression.”

Related: 7 ‘Old-School’ Parenting Phrases Boomers Still Use That Can Come Across as Dismissive

What Do They Call People Who Were Born in the 1950s?

This group of individuals is part of the Baby Boomergeneration—born between 1946 and 1964—and often referred to as “Boomers.” You might have seen “OK, Boomer” memes referring to them.

7 Common Traits of People Born in the 1950s, According to a Psychologist

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Every person is unique, though they can share certain qualities if they came from a similar background. Dr. Schiff wouldn’t say there’s a “specific psychology” of people who grew up in the 1950s, but she believes they were definitely shaped by shared cultural influences. 

“There was post-war economic growth and optimism, the Cold War and evolving social movements,” she states.

How can that turn into a personality trait, and which ones could they have developed? Dr. Schiff shares seven common traits in people born in the 1950s. 

1. Strong work ethic

People born or raised in the 1950s were often hardworking, which makes sense in context.

“They were raised during a time when job stability and loyalty were emphasized,” Dr. Schiff says. “This translates into persistence, dedication and valuing long-term career commitment.” 

2. Self-reliance

This group knows how to bounce back and be strong, likely due to the lesser emphasis on emotional validation in childhood.

“They learned to cope independently and self-soothe, which fostered resilience, but also limited emotional expressiveness,” Dr. Schiff explains.

Related: 8 Things Most Boomers Experienced as Kids That Made Them More Resilient Than Other Generations, Psychologists Say

3. Valuing structure

Structure is what these individuals grew up with and know.

“This makes them more comfortable with routines, rules and clearly defined roles,” Dr. Schiff says.

4. Respect for authority 

People born in that decade can and do recognize hierarchy, or at least authority figures, in systems.

“There is also a respect for authority because their early upbringing emphasized deference to authority figures, although there is some nuance here, because later, they questioned these norms during periods of social upheaval,” the psychologist says. 

5. Pragmatic

Someone who was born in the 1950s is likely to be practical and solution-focused now, according to Dr. Schiff.

“This is shaped by economic and societal expectations of stability,” she explains.

6. Loyal

Whether we’re talking about a relationship or an institution, these individuals are loyal. According to Dr. Schiff, this is “because of the strong emphasis on commitment they experienced growing up, whether this is to the family, workplace or community organizations.”

7. Adaptable

People who were born in the 1950s lived through major cultural shifts. So, you could say they're adaptable to social change.

“This helped them develop the ability to adjust to changing norms over time,” Dr. Schiff says.

Related: 9 Social Habits Boomers Have That Younger Generations Find Confusing, According to Psychologists

The Biggest Misconception About People Who Grew Up in the '50s

Did that last trait surprise you? That brings us to the biggest misconception about people who grew up in the 1950s, according to Dr. Schiff: that they’re rigid or resistant to change. 

“In reality, they have navigated some of the most significant cultural and technological transformations in modern history,” she shares. “So, while values may differ across generations, I think those who grew up in the 1950s are actually more adaptable and complex than stereotypes might suggest.”

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Nate Smith is celebrating 71 pounds down! The country music singer/songwriter, 40, took to social media to share his personal milestone achievement with his fans and followers. 

“Another milestone reached today..... 😭😭😭😭😭,” he captioned on Instagram on Saturday, May 16, alongside a stacked pair of images that feature both before and after pictures of his massive weight loss.

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The photo on top finds the “Bulletproof” singer posing with friends with a soda can in his hand while wearing a denim jacket. The image finds him noticeably heavier compared to the one below, which sees him nearly unrecognizable while showing off his arm tattoo sleeves in a red shirt.  

Words of Encouragement

Folks who clicked on Smith’s post shared their excitement, sending the California native messages of praise, applauding him on his success as he continues to stick to his journey in health and wellness. 

“As someone who understands the amount of work a health journey takes, I just have to say — you should be proud,” One person wrote in the comments section of the post. “You look great! I hope you feel as amazing as you look!” 

Another person added, “It’s incredible what you can achieve when you put your mind to something and stay the course! Proud of you, Nate!” 

“That's a huge achievement! I know exactly how hard that is. You can see that you're feeling good. Well done!” A third follower commented. 

His Reasons for Making a Change

Smith previously opened up about his decisions to adjust his lifestyle for the better, telling Peoplehe made the change because “I was out of breath all the time ... I'd get dizzy just tying my shoes. I felt like I was slowly killing myself, and I didn’t know what to do about it.”

Along with that, a severe upper respiratory infection and his parents' noticing his unhealthy appearance also shifted his mindset to contemplate a lifestyle change. Smith kicked off his weight-loss journey in November 2024, dialing back on alcohol and adding extra protein into his diet, and by the spring of 2025, he was 55 pounds slimmer. Now, he’s seeing even more progress, proving no signs of turning back.

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If you've come across the viral cloud couch, this accent chair is essentially a mini version of that style. It's an oversized chair that's 40 inches long, almost 35 inches wide, and a little over 31 inches tall. It looks like a cube that resembles modular-style seating, and it offers you plenty of room to sit however you'd like. 

Best of all, this chair comes with a matching ottoman that lets you kick your feet up and relax. It extends the length of the chair to close to 50 inches, which is amazing. We can already picture ourselves taking incredible naps in this chair, or binging our latest Netflix obsession. 

"This chair is my new favorite. The cushioning is perfectly plush and offers amazing support, making it ideal for long hours of reading or working," one reviewer raved.

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With 200 glowing five-star reviews and the current $170 discount, the Muumblus Oversized Cloud Chair is a deal that's more than worth checking out. Act fast if you want to lock in this price and snag your preferred color while it's still in stock.

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When a book is adapted into a TV show, there are bound to be some changes. The biggest changes happen when a character pops on screen.

Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall (Tobias Menzies) was a villain who strongly affected Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) on Outlander. Author Diana Gabaldon shut down a major change to Black Jack's ending.

Black Jack's Eyes Opening on 'Outlander' Was Cut Tobias Menzies as Black Jack Randall

Entertainment Weekly talked to showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, executive producer Maril Davis, Heughan, and Balfe. They revealed how much power the author had power over the show's story.

Related: ‘Outlander’ Ending Explained: Does Jamie Die in the Finale?

"When we know we were going to do something big, we call Diane and go, 'Hey, we're going to go down this path. How do you feel about it?'" Roberts said. "We want to, of course, get her sign-off on it. If she hated something so desperately, we wouldn't go down that way."

Season 3's premiere revealed that Jamie survived the Battle of Culloden, but not Black Jack. Jamie battled him and won, with the evil man dying in his arms.

"The studio and the network really wanted to keep Black Jack alive so we called her and asked her and she said, 'I wish you wouldn't do that.' So he died," Roberts continued. That's not surprising since Menzies has been in the show since season 1 as the villain, but also as Claire's husband, Frank Randall.

Heughan said they filmed a scene where Black Jack's eye opened when he was on the battlefield. "We were hoping," Davis admitted. "She said no."

The series continued without him and ended with season 8. Gabaldon told Parade that the showrunner also consulted her about the ending of the STARZ series.

Related: Sam Heughan Just Joked About an ‘Outlander’ Spinoff With His On-Screen Son—and Fans Are Losing It

The 1974 made-for-TV movie Bad Ronald has an impossible-to-shake premise made of 100% nightmares. If you've ever felt like you're being watched from inside the house, this unfathomably disturbing, low-budget film is probably one of the reasons why. The unforgettable movie Bad Ronald not only scared the pants off viewers in the 1970s, but it's become a surprisingly lasting cult classic that gets rewatched today.

Horror fans are apparently nowhere near done being freaked out by Bad Ronald. The TV movie is listed on numerous pop culture roundups of horror movies and thrillers today. Here are just few current lists that include the TV horror film:

• It made the The Best Made-For-TV Horror Movies Of All Time list at Giant Freakin Robot.
• Check out the Scariest ABC Movies of the Week From Bad Ronald to Crowhaven Farm on Collider.
• Of course, it landed on this one Movies in Which Creepy People Hide in a House Without Anyone Knowing So They Can Watch, also on Collider.
• And it's No. 2 on The Top 50 1970s Made for TV Horror/Thriller Movies on IMDB.

Related: 1979 Movie’s Opening Scene Still Haunts a Generation—Now It’s Ranked One of the Most Terrifying Ever

For anyone who hasn't seen the film, or was wise enough to block out the terrifying tale (spoilers ahead), the movie follows the socially awkward, teenager Ronald Wilby (Scott Jacoby), who is often ridiculed and bullied by his classmates. In a unkind confrontation with his mean girl neighbor Carol Matthews (Angela Hoffman), Ronald overreacts and shoves Carol to the ground, where she strikes her head and dies.

After the accident, Ronald's mom Elaine Wilby (Kim Hunter) panics, and the two of them decide to hide Ronnie inside their house by walling up one of the bathrooms and creating a creepy hidey hole where Ronald can live—complete with a secret escape door through the kitchen pantry so he can come and go—until they figured out what to do next.

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The plan falls apart when Ronald's mother dies suddenly, their house is sold, and a new family moves in. Yes, and Ronald is still living inside there, and this new family doesn't know it!

Ronald, quickly declining into madness, watches the family through peepholes and sneaks out to steal their food and other items. Of course, he is eventually discovered and everything comes crashing down for Ronald and the family.

Nowadays we know poor Ronald Wilby was having a severe mental health crisis, but back in the '70s we weren't that emotionally intelligent, and we simply made terror and nightmares from the story—terror and nightmares that have never gone away.

Bad Ronald is based on the Jack Vance novel with the same title. The made-for-TV movie, directed by Buzz Kulik, first aired on October 23, 1974, on ABC. Along with Jacoby, Hunter, and Hoffman, the movie also starred Dabney Coleman (9 to 5, On Golden Pond), Pippa Scott, and John Larch.

The film is one of the earliest "killer living in the walls" thrillers, predating and possibly even inspiring some aspects of films like Hider in the House (1989), The People Under the Stairs (1991), and one could even argue, the Oscar-winning South Korean film Parasite (2020).

Decades later, the Bad Ronald movie is still lurking around in its eerie, strangely celebrated hidey hole of 1970s made-for-TV cinema. It has a 6.6/10 rating on IMDB, and 67% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Bad Ronald is currently available for streaming via Prime Video, where subscription and other fees may apply.

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Miley Cyrus may be a Grammy-award winner and Golden Globe nominee, but Goodreads users don't share the same sentiments for her 2009 autobiograhpy/memoir, Miles to Go. Outranked only by the Twilight series and Twilight fanfiction, Fifty Shades of Grey, the singer's book is listed as one of the "Worst Books of All Time" according to users and reviewers.

Readers who have read the memoir (ghostwritten at least in part by writer Hilary Liftin) have not held back when it comes to their sentiments on the memoir by Cyrus. Reviewers have said:

"If you can't write good material on your own, don't try and publish a book. Go practice, write rubbish first drafts, hone your skills. But don't make it look like you wrote a memoir, and then it turns out another woman wrote most of it."

"I regret ever picking up a copy and I would not waste my money."

"This book isn't necessarily bad, but it just isn't all that good. A sixteen year old writing a biography? To me, this could only result in failure."

Despite readers having some harsh words for Miles to Go, the book was an instant number one New York Times bestseller upon release in 2009. Miles to Go sold more than 2 million copies, and over 1,000 copies the first day of its release. At the time of publication, it's believed that Cyrus was one of the top 25 youngest people to publish a bestselling memoir among the likes of Justin Bieber, Malala, and Gabby Douglas.

Miles to Go discusses how Cyrus catapulted to fame with the Disney show Hannah Montana and how that experience shaped her as a young person in Hollywood. It also discusses her relationship with her parents, her thoughts on fame, her love life and relationships, want she wants for the future, and her perspective on faith, spirituality and more. The book also includes stories, poems, songs, photos and quotations from the Bible selected by Cyrus.

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While Miley Cyrus has not published another memoir since Miles to Go, she has gone on to win three Grammy awards, and has released several number one albums. Cyrus is also the eighth-highest-certified female digital singles artist by the RIAA.

Miles to Go may not have the recognition anyone releasing a book might hope for, but it's safe to say the memoir has had little impact on Cyrus' career. Maybe her next memoir will be better received, only time will tell.

Related: Miley Cyrus Shares Her 'Gnarly' Panda Express Order During 'Hannah Montana' Anniversary Special

It's been over five decades since Dustin Hoffman andJon Voightstarred in Midnight Cowboy. The film still holds its ranking as one of the best rock movies ever made, and cemented itself with Oscar wins and a Grammy-winning soundtrack.

UltimateClassicRock compiled a list of the best rock films of all time, with Midnight Cowboy tagged as the best release of 1969. The movie itself has a long list of accolades and achievements that make its title even more fitting. Directed by John Schlesinger, the film is based on James Leo Herlihy's 1965 novel of the same name.

Voight played the leading role of Joe Buck, a young Texan who quits his job as a dishwasher to move to New York to become a male prostitute. While initially unsuccessful, he soon meets an ailing con man named Rico "Ratso" Rizzo (Hoffman). The two lonely and lost men soon spark an unlikely friendship. Midnight Cowboy was a success, considering its budget was $3.2 million, and it made $44. 8 million at the box office upon its release.

Critics tagged the film "a slick, brutal" rendition of the original novel, with Voight and Hoffman called a "marvelous pair" with their performances. Many fans may recall one of the film's most iconic and unplanned lines when Hoffman is almost hit by a real yellow taxi and shouts, "I'm walkin' here!"

Midnight Cowboy received an X-rating due to its use of sexual themes and even assault. When it won Best Picture at the 42nd Academy Awards, it became the first and only X-rated film to win in the category. The movie also won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, with Voight winning Most Promising Newcomer - Male at the Golden Globes.

Related: 1988 Rock Classic, Popularized by a Hit Film, Ranked Among ‘Greatest Rock Songsof All Time’

Besides the film itself, Midnight Cowboy also gained recognition for its soundtrack. Its main title theme was Fred Neil's track "Everybody's Talking," which was sung by Harry Nilsson. Neil first recorded the track in 1966 for his second album, and it wasn't released until two years later. The track didn't gain much traction on the charts until Nilsson's version that same year.

Nilsson was looking for his next big hit when he was introduced to "Everybody's Talking" and released it on his Aerial Ballet album. When approached for Midnight Cowboy, Nilsson wrote the track "I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City," but the director preferred the 1968 track.

His version of "Everybody's Talking" landed at No.6 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary charts. It led to Nilsson winning a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Male. John Barry, who composed the score, won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme.

It’s official: Victoria Beckham is officially rich. The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer and her soccer star-turned-sports mogul husband, David Beckham, were ranked second on the just-released 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, behind Formula One executive Bernie Ecclestone and his family. This year’s ranking officially pushes David Beckham into history as Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, but it’s Posh Spice, aka Victoria Beckham, whose ranking is turning heads.

Keep reading to find out Victoria and David Beckham’s staggering net worth and how they made all that cash.

Victoria Beckham and David Beckham’s Net Worth in 2026

The annual Sunday Times Rich List is out, revealing Victoria Beckham and David Beckham’s combined estimated fortune of $1.58 billion. The Beckhams reportedly nearly doubled their estimated fortune from last year’s list, catapulting them nearly to the top behind the Formula One executive.

David Beckham’s soccer career and Victoria Beckham’s career as a pop star laid the foundation, but it’s the pair’s second acts that have sent their fortunes soaring. The couple’s billionaire status is now largely due to business investments and brand expansion.

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So how did the Beckhams make all that money? David Beckham segued his career as one of the world’s most recognized soccer stars into team ownership. Beckham’s ownership stake in MLS franchise Inter Miami CF surged after signing soccer sensation Lionel Messi. David Beckham also signed a major licensing and branding partnership with Authentic Brands Group, reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the same group that helped NBA star Shaquille O’Neal take ownership stakes in companies like Reebok, leading to hundreds of millions of dollars in income.

The couple’s massive fortune has also been helped by Victoria Beckham’s luxury fashion and beauty business, which has evolved from a struggling high-fashion label into a globally recognized brand with revenues topping $100 million.

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The couple’s endorsements, media projects, production ventures, expansive real estate holdings in London, Miami, and the English countryside, plus their investments in Miami property development, are also key drivers in their blossoming empire.

Rather than relying on the fortunes earned during their careers as celebrities, both David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have transitioned from celebrity fame into long-term business powerhouses in the sports, fashion, and media industries.

While “Posh and Becks” first made headlines 25 years ago for their over-the-top fashion moments and iconic status as pop culture icons, the Beckhams have outlasted the traditional celebrity cycle, evolving into cross-generational powerhouses whose success comes from business savvy rather than a reliance on nostalgia and fan culture.

Related: Stephen Colbert Reveals the A-List Beauty He Found ‘Wildly Distracting’ During His Late-Night Career

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Horse trainer Cherie DeVaux made history at the 152nd Kentucky Derby as the first female trainer ever to win the iconic race. And now it looks like another woman may take the top spot in the Preakness Stakes. 

The second leg of the Triple Crown is set to go off on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park. While the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is sitting this one out, there’s another news-maker in sight. 

This is the 151st Preakness, and in well over a century of racing, not one female trainer has taken a horse to victory. But that could all change. Even though DeVaux won the Kentucky Derby, trainer Brittany Russell could triumph at the Preakness. 

Who Is Brittany Russell?

Let’s start with, who is Russell’s horse? The talented trainer is the pro behind Taj Mahal. Despite odds that pointed to Iron Honor as an early favorite, Taj Mahala, along with Incredibolt, and Chip Honcho, are also top picks. 

Now back to Brittany. The former amateur racer competed between 2006 and 2017, and racked up two wins, per her bio from America’s Best Racing. Russell branched out in 2018, starting her own stable. Later that year, she won with Oh My at Laurel Park. And yes, that’s where the Preakness will be held in 2026 (the race's traditional track, Pimlico, is currently under renovation). 

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In 2020, Russell came into her own, winning 46 races and breaking the million-dollar mark in earnings. Her career skyrocketed from there, culminating in her Preakness debut. 

Russell shared her thoughts on the possibility of a first-time win with NBC News prior to the race, “It would sort of feel probably a little fairy-tale-like.” She continued, “Jena opened the door just a couple years ago with Arcangelo, and Cherie got it done in the Kentucky Derby. The fact that I feel like I have a live one in the Preakness here, look, there’s some pressure and I certainly hope we can do it, but it would mean an awful lot.”

Of course, the Jena she’s referring to is Jena Antonucci, who in 2023 became the first female trainer to win the Belmont Stakes. 

Who Are Brittany Russell's Husband and Children?

Work-life balance has a distinct meaning for this trainer. Married to jockey Sheldon Russell, Brittany is also the mother of two young children: Six-year-old daughter Edy and four-year-old son Rye. 

This year, the Preakness is a true family affair. Russell’s husband, Sheldon, won't just watch the race; he’ll ride in it. That’s right, he’s jockeying his wife’s horse, Taj Mahal!

From 1951 to 1957, I Love Lucy graced the small screens in homes via CBS. Starring Lucille Ball, Ball's then-husband Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley, I Love Lucy follows the antics of Lucy Ricardo (Ball) and all of the schemes and shenanigans she gets herself into. Oftentimes right by her side on the show is her landlord, best friend, and partner-in-crime, Ethel Mertz (Vance). The pair were such a staple that just their first names are now synonymous with that of best friends, and they were even ranked number one for "Best TV Friendships."

I Love Lucy centers Lucy, a housewife who deeply wants to break into show business and become a star. The situations Lucy finds herself in are usually tied back to this goal, and the character's naiveté and knack for finding trouble wherever she goes looking. The character of Ethel Mertz is a former vaudeville performer who frequently finds herself as Lucy's right hand gal in her various schemes. Entertainment Weeklycalled her one of TV's "greatest sidekicks."

Lucy and Ethel are the perfect ying and yang to each other. Where Lucy is almost blindly driven, Ethel is more grounded. To Lucy's drama, Ethel is practical and unassuming. And like a true best friend, even when Lucy is wrong, Ethel will always bail her out and have her back.

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For four of its six seasons, I Love Lucy was the most-watched show on TV and some even consider it to be the great show of all time. The show was a first of its time and paved the way for so many after it, and is well-deserving of the way it continues to be a favorite for TV watchers.

Lucy and Ethel are the kind of friends who are timeless. Despite every zany and whacky situation Lucy puts Ethel into, they always make up and always go right back to laughing with each other. It's no surprise with a friendship like that, they'd be the top one to watch and want to emulate in your own life.

Related: On This Day in 1957, ‘I Love Lucy’ Ended—Why TV’s No. 1 Show Didn’t Have a Big Finale

More than a decade after its release, The Nightingale continues to captivate readers across the country.

The bestselling historical novel by Kristin Hannah was recently included among the most-read books on Goodreads at No. 36, reinforcing the book's lasting popularity with readers and book clubs alike.

Originally published in 2015, The Nightingale tells the story of two sisters living in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Though fictionalized, the novel was inspired in part by real women of the French Resistance, particularly Andrée de Jongh, who helped Allied soldiers escape occupied Europe during the war.

The novel explores survival, sacrifice and the often-overlooked role women played during wartime. Hannah blended emotional family drama with historical detail, creating a story that resonated deeply with readers around the world.

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Part of the book's enduring appeal comes from the way it presents World War II through a more intimate and personal lens, focusing not on battlefield combat but on the emotional and moral choices ordinary civilians were forced to make.

"As I researched, I found myself consumed by a single, haunting question, as relevant today as it was seventy years ago: When would I, as a wife and mother, risk my life — and more importantly, my child's life — to save a stranger? That question is the very heart of The Nightingale," Hannah said in an interview.

The success of The Nightingale helped solidify Hannah as one of the most commercially successful authors in historical fiction, alongside later hits like The Women and The Four Winds.

"The Nightingale is the most difficult book I've ever written," Hannah told Goodreads in 2015. "The challenge was balancing the scope with the individual. Making it a story that a. you hadn't read before, and b. touched you as a human being and made you see something that you've read about a lot of times in a new way."

The book marked Hannah's first foray into the genre, and quickly became a book club and social media darling, largely by word of mouth.

Now, the story is heading to the big screen.

A long-awaited film adaptation of The Nightingale is currently in development and will star sisters Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning, who are set to play the novel's central siblings. The casting immediately generated excitement among fans of the book, especially because the real-life sisters will portray one of modern historical fiction's most emotional sibling relationships.

As anticipation for the adaptation continues to build, The Nightingale has remained remarkably popular with readers years after publication.

"With The Nightingale, to see what the novel has meant to people—especially people who have lived through this or have family members who have lived through it and have told me what the novel means to them—that’s been a pretty special experience," Hannah told Writer's Digest in 2017.

Its inclusion among Goodreads' most-read books proves the novel has evolved beyond bestseller status into something rarer: a modern historical fiction classic that continues finding new audiences generation after generation.

Related: Best-Selling Author’s Novel Ranked Among the ‘Best Books of the 21st Century’ Was Once Banned