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If you find yourself feeling sticker shock whenever you eat at your favorite restaurant or order takeout, you're not alone. Inflation has made it progressively more expensive to dine out, prompting many families to cook more at home. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like food prices will be taking a dive anytime soon, but foodies can get some temporary relief with Pizza Hut's new Throwback Value Menu.

For a limited time, fans of the pizza chain can order a mix of Pizza Hut classics and new items for prices you likely haven't seen since the '90s. The menu features seven items ranging in price from $3 to $10. When purchased together, the entire menu costs around $35 in total.

I've always been a big fan of Pizza Hut and I love a good deal, so when I heard about the Throwback Value Menu, I knew I had to put it to the test. My husband was more than willing to lend his taste buds to the experiment too, so we sat down for dinner one night and tried each of the seven items together.

We were excited to enjoy some of our favorite classic items and explore the newest additions to the menu. How did everything live up to our expectations? Here's our review.

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What Items Are on the Throwback Value Menu?

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Pizza Hut's Throwback Value menu features the following seven items:

• $10 Medium One-Topping Stuffed Crust Pizza
• $3 One-Topping Personal Pan Pizza
• $4 Breadsticks
• $4 Cinnamon Sticks
• $3 Pepsi 2-Liter
• $6 Triple Cheese Mac (New!)
• $5 S'mores Sticks (New!)

My husband and I selected grilled chicken for the topping on our stuffed crust pizza and pepperoni for our topping on the personal pan pizza.

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How Long Is the Throwback Value Menu Available?

The Pizza Hut Throwback Value Menu is available for a limited time. Pizza Hut has not shared a specific end date for the promotion yet.

Availability and pricing may vary by location. Most Throwback Value Menu items can be ordered for carryout or delivery online and in the chain's app.

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Can Any of the Throwback Value Menu Items Be Customized?

Some of the items on the Throwback Value Menu can be customized. For instance, the $10 Medium Stuffed Crust Pizza comes with one topping. For an extra charge, you can add more toppings or more cheese.

If you like extra dips with your breadsticks or pizzas, you can also add more dips for an extra charge.

However, S’mores Sticks and Triple Cheese Mac can't be customized.

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Pizza Hut's Throwback Value Menu, Ranked from Worst To Best

Here are our honest reviews and rankings.

6. Triple Cheese Mac, $6

Chrissy Callahan

How Pizza Hut describes it: "Not your basic mac. We use cavatappi noodles, velvety white cheddar, our signature pizza cheese and parm, and bake to cheesy perfection."

Our review: The cavatappi noodles were cooked to perfection and were nice and soft. Personally, I tend to prefer orange cheddar cheese over white cheddar when I eat macaroni and cheese. That being said, it did have a nice creamy, cheesy taste that wasn't sharp or overpowering like some cheddars. We ordered takeout and both agreed that this particular macaroni and cheese would taste better in-restaurant since the cheese thickens more when it travels.

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5. S'mores Sticks, $5

Chrissy Callahan

How Pizza Hut describes it: "A sweet take on the classic breadstick for a limited time. Loaded with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate – straight from the oven so they’re extra gooey and made to share."

Our review: I'm not a fan of marshmallows but my husband adores s'mores and he was really excited to dig into this one. To start, the base is very similar to the Cinnamon Sticks base. Just like s'mores, it's a messy dessert and it's loaded with a mix of marshmallow bites, chocolate and graham crackers.

The graham crackers taste more like a biscuit than a crunchy graham cracker, in our opinion, but they still taste good. Also, we both agreed that we wanted a bit more chocolate. We weren't blown away, but it's a fun take on a classic dessert.

4. Cinnamon Sticks, $4

Pizza Hut Cinnamon Sticks

How Pizza Hut describes it: "This sweet treat is a true Hut Original. Warm, doughy breadsticks covered in cinnamon and sugar, served with a sweet icing dip. It’s the dessert everyone reaches for."

Our review: Compared to the savory breadsticks, the Cinnamon Sticks are definitely softer and more dessert-like. The cinnamon smell instantly greets you when you open the box, in a delightful way. The cinnamon topping is melty and flaky and has nice flavor. However, it does get a bit messy when you dip it into the icing, which reminded us of cinnamon roll icing. My husband and I are both heavy-handed dippers so we would've preferred two icings, but if you don't use a lot of icing, one is OK.

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3. One-Topping Personal Pan Pizza, $3

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How Pizza Hut describes it: "The one and only. Enjoy a crispy, golden-brown crust that's soft on the inside. It’s the personal pizza you don't ever have to share. A true Hut Original."

Our review: My husband thoroughly enjoyed his One-Topping Personal Pan Pizza. He described it as "a snack" when he first saw its dainty size, but as he started eating it, he did notice that the thick crust on the pizza was quite filling, especially compared to the stuffed crust pizza's thinner base. And honestly, you can't beat the price.

2. Breadsticks, $4

Chrissy Callahan

How Pizza Hut describes it: "Nobody does breadsticks like the Hut. Crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside, and seasoned with garlic and parmesan, they're the true original side that makes every slice better."

Our review: Pizza Hut's breadsticks have always been one of my go-to items whenever I order from the pizza chain. They're crispy on the ends and soft in the middle, with just the right amount of seasoning on top to add some excellent flavor. The marinara dip is always my favorite and has a slight sweet taste to it.

We also tried the garlic dip for the first time. As fans of garlic, we appreciated the strong garlic flavor. It hits you right away, but doesn't linger. The consistency was a little too liquidy but the flavor is spot-on.

1. Medium One-Topping Stuffed Crust Pizza, $10

Chrissy Callahan

How Pizza Hut describes it: "Eat it backwards with melted cheese baked right into the crust topped with our Garlic-Parm Hut Blend finisher."

Our review: Whenever I order from Pizza Hut, a stuffed crust pizza is a nonnegotiable. Since I've ordered it many times in the past, I knew $10 for a medium one-topping stuffed crust pizza was a total steal. The stuffed crust is the best part of the pizza and has the perfect amount of melty cheese. The rest of the pizza has a thinner crust and just the right amount of toppings (grilled chicken, in my case). To be honest, there's not much that could dethrone the stuffed crust pizza.

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Final Thoughts

When it came down to it, the Pizza Hut classics were the clear winners in this taste test. While we weren't as obsessed with the newer menu additions, my husband and I did appreciate how the pizza chain got creative with its S'mores Sticks. And overall, you truly can't beat the prices!

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Nearly five decades after helping change the sound of alternative rock, an influential guitarist is celebrating his 69th birthday.

Daniel Ash, best known as a founding member of Bauhaus, was born on July 31, 1957, in Northampton, England. His interest in music started early, though he did not receive his first guitar until he was 15. Ash taught himself to play by listening to records rather than taking lessons, favoring experimentation over traditional technique.

Ash had known future Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy since childhood. In 1978, the two formed the group alongside brothers David J and Kevin Haskins. Their first studio session produced "Bela Lugosi's Dead," a nearly 10-minute recording that became one of goth rock's most influential songs after its 1979 release.

Bauhaus followed the single with four albums during its original run, including In the Flat Field and Mask. Ash's atmospheric guitar work became a central part of the group's sound, helping distinguish Bauhaus from many of its post-punk contemporaries. He also contributed vocals, saxophone and artwork, designing the cover of Mask.

After Bauhaus initially disbanded in 1983, Ash formed Tones on Tail with Haskins and Glenn Campling. The short-lived group developed a devoted following before Ash, Haskins and David J reunited as Love and Rockets in 1985.

Love and Rockets reached its commercial peak with "So Alive," written and sung by Ash. The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989, giving the guitarist the biggest mainstream hit of his career. He later released several solo albums while continuing to participate in reunions of both Bauhaus and Love and Rockets.

Despite the lasting attention surrounding his earlier work, Ash has remained focused on creating something new. "I don't dwell on the past. I don't sit around analyzing how one song shaped anything," he told VMJ in 2025.

Most recently, Ash joined Public Image Ltd drummer Bruce Smith and Sade bassist Paul Spencer Denman in Ashes and Diamonds. The trio released its 12-track debut album, Are Forever, in October 2025.

As Ash turns 69, his work with three distinct groups continues to show how far his curiosity has carried him, from the beginnings of goth rock to an entirely new project.

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Fifty-two years ago, Canadian rock band Rush released "Working Man," a song that resonated deeply with audiences for its depiction of the lives of blue-collar workers, becoming a motivational anthem that has continued to persevere today.

Released on March 1, 1974, as a track from their self-titled debut album, Rush, "Working Man" quickly became a fan favorite. Because the song was never issued as a commercial single, it never charted on the Billboard Hot 100, but that didn't stop it from reaching Rush's newly formed fanbase.

After the album's release, WMMS radio DJ Donna Halper from Cleveland, Ohio, put the song on heavy rotation, reaching the working-class demographic that inhabited the area. The track's lyrical themes connected deeply with Cleveland natives, rapidly boosting the song's demand. From there, the track spread in popularity, continuing its surge across the rest of the U.S.

Bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart from Canadian progressive rock band Rush posed in Cleveland, Ohio on December, 17 1977.

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The seven-minute-long song was written by band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson and explored the, at times, grueling reality of being a blue-collar worker. Lines like "I get up at seven, yeah, and I go to work at nine / I got no time for livin', yes, I'm workin' all the time" highlighted themes of resilience, making for a motivational anthem of sorts among working-class adults.

Lead singer Lee also expressed his interpretation of the song in a 2014 interview, explaining that, to him, it represented an ode to his hard-working family who labored extensively for a better life.

“Our parents were hard-working,” Lee said. “Life was a struggle for most people, no one was wealthy. You thought a lot about your future, and what kind of life do you want to live? Is it going to be enough for me to have that kind of life, where it’s all about work, and a beer at the end of the day and a hug from your kids, and do it all again? So, it’s kind of an ode to that guy who we worked so hard not to be, in a sense."

Today, "Working Class" continues to prove its relevance. Over five decades since its release, the track has broken into the digital era through streaming services. On Spotify alone, the song has garnered over 88.8 million listens, attesting to its lasting message.

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If you've been seeing Lenox Spice Village popping up all over social media lately, you're not imagining it. The beloved porcelain cottage collection from 1989 to 1993 has made a major comeback thanks to TikTok, where thrift store finds and collector showcases have helped fuel the craze. As demand has grown, resale prices for complete vintage sets have climbed well past $1,000, making the nostalgic collection one of the hottest home decor trends around.

If you love the look but don't want to spend collector prices, there's an easier way to bring the charm home. The Lenox Spice Village Allover Tablecloth is a beautiful alternative, and right now, Macy's has the tablecloth and coordinating Spice Village linens on sale for 50% off. It's an affordable way to embrace the trend without hunting down rare vintage pieces.

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The collection includes several options to fit different tables and entertaining needs. The tablecloth is available in 60 by 84 inches, 60 by 102 inches, and 60 by 120-inch sizes, as well as a 70-inch round version. You can also coordinate the look with a table runner (14 by 70 inches) and a matching set of four napkins (each 19 by 19 inches).

The design captures everything that fans love about the original Spice Village collection. Charming cottages, gardens, and greenery are scattered across a soft pastel blue background, creating a whimsical look that feels straight out of a storybook.

It's also a surprisingly versatile pattern. The vintage-inspired artwork fits beautifully with cottagecore, grandmillennial, and shabby chic interiors while still feeling playful enough to brighten everyday dining. It strikes a balance between nostalgic charm and current decor trends.

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Beyond the aesthetics, these linens are practical enough for regular use. Made from 100% polyester, they're machine washable and easy to care for, making them just as suitable for weeknight dinners as they are for holiday gatherings, brunches, or afternoon tea.

One reviewer dubbed the linens as “a must-buy for your Spice Village collection,” writing, “These are absolutely adorable and soft. They will look perfect in my collection.” Another shopper described them as “very beautiful and vibrant” in a five-star review.

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Whether you're already a Spice Village collector or simply love the cozy, nostalgic aesthetic, the Lenox Spice Village Allover Tablecloth is a charming way to bring the trend into your home. And with Macy's current 50% discount, it's a great opportunity to pick up the coordinating runner or napkins for a complete, cohesive tablescape.

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Sosie Bacon, the daughter of legendary actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, closely resembles both of her famous parents.

Kevin Bacon is best known for iconic films like Diner, Footloose, Apollo 13, and Mystic River. Sedgwick worked her way into our hearts in the ’90s classic Singles, and earned acclaim for her role on The Closer. But it’s their daughter Sosie, a rising star in her own right, we spotted in a fun new Instagram video alongside her dad. Sedgwick yelled out a first name, and Kevin and his daughter had to answer with a last name of a popular person. While Sosie has dark hair, the striking resemblance to both her parents is visible on her stunning face.

Check out the hilarious video below, in which Kevin and his daughter shout out the names of famous people. From her smile to her eyes, you can see traces of Sosie's parents.

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What Have Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon Said About Working With Their Children?

While working with family can be a tricky business, Kyra Sedgwick said things went smoothly on the set of Family Movie, in which she stars alongside her husband, daughter Sosie, and son, Travis.

“When you’re dealing with actors, you know, that you’re directing that aren’t your children, you’re not like going, ‘How’s their day? Are they okay?’ or ‘Can I help them with this thing?’ And I think it was really hard to separate that at times,” Kyra told Entertainment Weekly. “But I just kept trying to remind myself … I was just utterly impressed with their ability to have stuff going on in their lives and their ability to just show up on set and, like, that stays at home.”

Bacon echoed his wife, telling the publication there was a lot of “pride” to work with his kids.

“They both have an incredibly strong work ethic, a very strong concern and empathy for people and their jobs, and respect amongst crews,” he said. “So that always just makes you feel good.”

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Once upon a time, many of us speculated about what it would be like if artificial intelligence played a role in our daily lives. Now that AI is an ever-present force and is growing more embedded in our society, more people are using the technology in a variety of ways. AI platforms can jumpstart an interior design project, help you research a work assignment or offer practical advice on a number of topics. With many AI users increasingly turning to these programs for advice, Parade decided to put them to the test and asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini the top habit of successful people.

We were curious to know which of the three programs would be the best AI chatbot for advice, so we pitted ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini to see what they would describe as the best habits for professional growth and the daily routines of highly successful people.

When used in conjunction with advice from real-life professionals, AI productivity hacks and self-improvement AI prompts can help you think in new ways, so we wanted to see how this prompt comparison would shape up.

Which of the AI chatbots offered the best advice? Find out below.

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The Experiment: Asking AI for the Ultimate Success Habit

Before this experiment, I'd never used ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini before, so I enlisted the help of my bestie and her husband, who are far more familiar with the programs than I am.

To make sure each of the AI chatbots had a fair chance, we gave them the exact same parameters:

• We asked each of them the following question: "What is the number one habit of successful people?"
• We instructed each program to exclude generic answers like "waking up early" and focus on cognitive habits.

ChatGPT’s Answer: Feedback That Challenges Your Thinking

ChatGPT suggested that successful people "deliberately seek feedback that challenges their thinking."

"The highest performers in business, sports, science and the arts share one cognitive habit: they are constantly trying to prove themselves wrong rather than prove themselves right," the chatbot said.

For example, ChatGPT said most people ask, "Did I do a good job?" But successful people ask the following questions:

• "What am I missing?"
• “Where is my blind spot?”
• “How could this have been better?”

"This habit compounds over time because it shortens the learning cycle," the chatbot shared.

ChatGPT gave an example of two people who make the same mistake and said Person A "protects their ego and explains why it happened", while Person B "becomes curious and investigates what led to it."

"After 100 mistakes, Person B has learned 100 lessons. Person A has simply defended
themselves 100 times," the chatbot said.

Per ChatGPT, successful people train their minds to "separate criticism of their work from criticism of themselves" and "change their minds quickly when presented with better evidence." Additionally, they "review failures without shame or excuses" and "ask people who disagree with them for input."

"This is one reason top athletes watch game film, elite surgeons review procedures and great CEOs conduct postmortems after both failures and successes," the chatbot said.

ChatGPT recommended the following daily practice to emulate these habits:

"At the end of each day, ask yourself three questions:

1. What did I assume today that might have been wrong?
2. What piece of feedback did I resist?
3. What is one thing I’ll do differently tomorrow because of what I learned today?"

Overall, ChatGPT offered the following summary of success.

"Success often isn’t about having better ideas—it’s about becoming better at correcting your own thinking. Over years, that ability compounds into better decisions, stronger relationships and greater achievement."

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Claude’s Answer: Deliberate, Structured Reflection

Claude described the number one habit of successful people as "deliberate, structured reflection." The AI chatbot said the habit tasks people with "actively reviewing decisions and outcomes to update their thinking, rather than just moving forward on autopilot."

Per Claude, deliberate, structured reflection shows up "in a few specific forms," including the following, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

• Premortems: Before committing to a decision, imagining it failed and working backward to find why, catching blind spots before they cost anything.
• Distinguishing decision quality from outcome quality: A good decision can still lead to a bad result (and vice versa), so they evaluate their own reasoning process separately from whether things worked out. This keeps luck from being confused with skill.
• Actively seeking disconfirming evidence: Instead of looking for information that supports what they already believe, they specifically hunt for reasons they might be wrong. This fights confirmation bias, which most people don’t even notice they’re doing.
• Calibrated uncertainty: Thinking in probabilities (“I’m 70 percent confident”) rather than binary certainty, which makes it easier to update when new information shows up instead of digging in defensively.

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Gemini’s Answer: Metacognition

Gemini named metacognition as the number one habit of highly successful people. Per the chatbot, the term refers to "the practiced mental habit of actively monitoring and questioning one's own assumptions, biases and current thinking models."

"Instead of defaulting to fast, emotional reactions or defending initial impulses, high achievers routinely step back to evaluate how they are making decisions," it said.

Gemini broke down the "mechanics of metacognitive monitoring" and offered up the following critical steps, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

• Disconfirming Evidence Search: Actively hunting for data that proves their current belief wrong rather than looking for validation.
• Premortem Analysis: Mentally dismantling a plan or project before it launches to find hidden logical flaws or blind spots.
• Thought Auditing: Regularly pausing to ask, "What am I missing here?" or "Is this a fact or just my preference?" 

Gemini noted that these practices drive success for the following reasons, which we've shared directly from the chatbot:

• Prevents Escalation of Commitment: Allows leaders to cut losses quickly when initial strategies fail instead of doubling down out of ego.
• Reduces Cognitive Biases: Minimizes the impact of overconfidence and confirmation bias that derail complex projects. 

The Head-to-Head Comparison: How They Differed

Since they're all unique chatbots, it's not surprising that ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini offered different responses when I asked them to share the number one habit of successful people. However, I was impressed with how similar their responses were at their core.

For instance, ChatGPT said successful people "deliberately seek feedback that challenges their thinking." In its response, the chatbot suggested that successful people embrace, rather than shy away from, criticism and review failures with an open mind. They also welcome differing opinions.

Similarly, Gemini's number one habit—metacognition—is about "actively monitoring and questioning one's own assumptions, biases and current thinking models." The habit might be a bit more focused on evaluating decisions and plans before they're executed, but it steers clear of ego and overconfidence, similar to ChatGPT.

Meanwhile, Claude cited "deliberate, structured reflection" as the number one habit of successful people. The chatbot noted that people with this habit are very intentional about avoiding confirmation bias and are open to disconfirming evidence. Similar to Gemini, Claude cited premortems as a regular practice of successful people. ChatGPT was the only chatbot to mention postmortems.

Overall, all of the chatbots seemed on the same page when it came to keeping an open mind and seeking feedback.

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The Verdict: Which AI Actually Gave the Best Advice?

Overall, I'd have to go with ChatGPT here. Without a doubt, the chatbot offered the most comprehensive advice out of the three programs. It also spoke in clear terms, making it easy to understand.

I enjoyed the fact that ChatGPT offered up valid examples and action items. The summary of success it provided really hit the nail on the head.

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With season 4 of The White Lotus expected to premiere in 2027, fans might find themselves reflecting on past installments to decide which is their favorite.

Season 1 arguably takes the cake, though the second effectively built on its concept by expanding with a more vast array of characters. One Emmy-nominated performer from the bunch was Meghann Fahy, who continues to make headlines years after her scene-stealing turn as Daphne.

Just this week, Deadline revealed that HBO — home of The White Lotus — has ordered a five-episode limited series that Fahy, 36, will lead. based on a true story, starring Fahy

The Trial of Louise Woodward is based on a true story and created by Matthew Barry (Industry), who is also showrunner, writer and exec producer, Deadline also noted on Thursday, July 30.

The upcoming show tells the shocking true story of how, in 1997, an 18-year-old British au pair was accused of shaking to death a baby left in her care by her American host family, setting off an international media firestorm as the trial unfolds in full view of both the British and American public.

The project reunites Fahy and Susanne Bier, who is also an executive producer and reportedly directs all episodes, following their star-studded Netflix mystery thriller The Perfect Couple.

“The trial of Louise Woodward raised profound questions about childcare, working mothers, class and the role of an emerging 24/7 media," Barry told Deadline. "Thirty years later, those questions feel more urgent and relevant than ever. I’m grateful to be working with Susanne and our partners at HBO to bring this story, in all its complexity, to the screen.”

Parade spoke exclusively with Fahy earlier this year, where the red-hot actress compared her upcoming movie with Penn Badgley, You Deserve Each Other, to an early-2000s cult classic.

“One of us decides we don’t really want to get married to the other anymore but is too afraid to call it off, so we kind of start torturing each other. It’s sort of like the reverse How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days is how I describe it, which I am obsessed with that film," she told Parade.

Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home, investigators are turning to the public in a renewed effort to find the 84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released two notesFriday, July 31, that were sent to Tucson television station KOLD shortly after Nancy disappeared. The first arrived Feb. 2, followed by another on Feb. 6. KOLD immediately gave both communications to local investigators and the FBI.

Authorities hope someone will recognize the language used by the writer and provide the lead that finally breaks the case open. KOLD published the contents of both notes.

What the First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Demanded

The first message was addressed directly to Savannah. Its writer claimed Nancy was being held and demanded $4 million in bitcoin by Feb. 5. The amount would rise to $6 million if the first deadline passed, according to the note.

Note 1 is below. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/2Zyoz5agwG

— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) July 31, 2026

The writer threatened to kill Nancy if the second payment deadline was missed and warned, "Do not play games, law enforcement will not be able to help you."

The message also mentioned a white smartwatch near the foot of Nancy’s bed and a damaged backyard floodlight. Investigators have not publicly explained whether those details were known only to someone familiar with the scene.

Second Note Made a Disturbing but Unverified Claim

The second communication did not seek money. Instead, the writer claimed Nancy had died shortly after being taken and had been buried outdoors. "We never intended to hurt her, that was not our intention. She perished shortly after she was taken," the note read.

That claim has not been verified. The authenticity of the messages also remains in question. Reuters reported in July that federal investigators believed the communications were not sent by Nancy’s abductor. The sheriff’s department is nevertheless seeking the writer’s identity as detectives pursue every available lead.

Investigators Hope Someone Recognizes the Writer In this photo illustration, Nancy Guthrie's alleged kidnapper is seen on FBI Director Kash Patel's X account on a cellular phone February 10, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

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The sheriff’s department believes the wording may sound familiar to someone who has communicated with the author.

"These communications reveal distinctive patterns of word choice, syntax, and phraseology that reflect the writer’s unique linguistic style," the department said, as reported by KOLD. "They also provide valuable insight into the person’s mindset, motives, and the evolution of their tone over time."

Investigators are also asking people to consider whether someone they know changed their appearance, abruptly left the area, cleaned or repaired a vehicle, missed work or displayed unusual anxiety around the time Nancy vanished. Doorbell-camera footage recovered from Nancy’s home shows an unidentified man whom authorities believe knows what happened to her. Investigators said two recovered videos may have been recorded on separate days.

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Savannah made another deeply personal appeal on Monday, July 27, as her family faced six months without answers. "So I’m asking you, begging you to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her," she said. Nancy was last confirmed at her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31. Authorities believe she was taken against her will.

Nancy has not been found, and investigators have not identified or arrested anyone responsible for her disappearance. The Guthrie family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to her recovery.

Anyone with information about the Guthrie case is asked to call Tucson’s 88-Crime hotline at 1-520-882-7463 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Countless rock bands have produced quality records over the last seven decades or so. However, some records from the high-energy genre, well, simply rock more than others.

On July 31, the publication Collider shared a ranking of "the 25 best rock albums of all time," which highlighted hits that most rock fans have in their record collections. Some of the albums featured on the list are Pink Floyd's 1973 record, The Dark Side of the Moon, The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds from 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Are You Experienced from 1967, and Metallica's 1991 self-titled album. According to Collider, the top rock album is The Beatles' 1969 record, Abbey Road. The publication pointed to the fact that the British band's 1969 album introduced fans to "Come Together" and "Something," which are now considered classics.

Paul McCartney Shared Some of His Favorite Songs From 'Abbey Road'

In a 1969 interview about the release of Abbey Road, Paul McCartney, now 84, shared what his favorite tracks were on the Beatles' 11th album. He said he appreciated John Lennon and George Harrison's songwriting abilities for their respective songs, "Come Together," "Because," and "Something."

"I like 'Come Together.' That's a great one, which is John's song. I like 'Something,' I think it's, for me, I think it's the best [Harrison's] written. And I like 'Because' on the second side," said the musician.

During the interview, McCartney referenced that some original Beatles fans didn't like how much the band changed aesthetically and how they presented publicly compared to how they looked and acted following the release of their first album, 1963's Please Please Me. McCartney said he understood the upset because "it is always a great pity to see a baby turn into an adult because it's always nicer when they're a baby, and they go goo goo, and they do everything you want, you know, it's lovely."

McCartney also said that he, Lennon, who died in 1980 at 40, Harrison, who died in 2001 at 58, and Ringo Starr, now 86, "were sort of particularly nice" when they first rose to fame.

"We had like a very all-round appeal. It wasn't put on, you know, we just we were more like that, but as we've grown up, we've become more individual," explained McCartney.

In addition, he noted that he and his bandmates originally wore leather jackets on stage before sporting their iconic early '60s suits.

"We got suits and ties and stuff. And we went on like that. We gained a whole new audience and lost all the people who wanted us in leather. See, so this is happening again," said McCartney.

McCartney clarified that he did believe there were Beatles fans who wanted the group, which disbanded in 1970, to be authentically themselves.

Netflix has found itself in a real-life plot twist worthy of one of its own films, and it sounds more like a Nicolas Cage thriller than an actual lawsuit.

Netflix is being sued after an unreleased World War II film starring Cage was allegedly stolen from one of the streaming giant's Los Angeles offices, with the movie's producer now seeking at least $105 million in damages.

According to a lawsuit obtained by Rolling Stone, British production company Op-Fortitude claims it delivered an unencrypted digital copy of its upcoming film, “Fortitude”, to Netflix for review in June. Days later, the company alleges it received an email from a Netflix executive explaining that several hard drives had been stolen from employees' desks.

"This is a first for us," the executive allegedly wrote, adding that Netflix believed the drives may have been taken for scrap and that its security and anti-piracy teams were investigating.

The producer argues the loss could severely damage the film's value because it has yet to be released. The lawsuit claims Fortitude, directed by Simon West (Con Air and The Expendables 2) and starring Nicolas Cage, Ben Kingsley, Ron Perlman, Matthew Goode, Michael Sheen and Alice Eve, took seven years to complete and cost more than $45 million to produce.

According to Rolling Stone, the film tells the story of WWII double agent Duško Popov, whose exploits are widely believed to have inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond.

Netflix, however, disputes the allegations. In a statement, the streamer said it takes content security seriously and has conducted an investigation while monitoring piracy sites for any unauthorized release of the film. The company also said it has found no evidence that Fortitude has leaked and rejected claims that it is responsible for the loss, arguing that the film was delivered without standard industry security safeguards.

For now, there's no evidence the film has actually leaked. But with dueling accusations, a stolen hard drive and a $105 million price tag, this real-life legal drama already has the makings of its own movie, or perhaps a Netflix documentary.

Dairy Queen is serving up one of its sweetest deals of the summer!

Starting Monday, Aug. 3, DQ Rewards members can score a Blizzard Treat for just $0.99 as part of the chain's Blizzard Double Flip promotion.

Here's everything you need to know about the limited-time offer.

How to get a $0.99 blizzard from Dairy Queen

From Aug. 3–30, DQ Rewards members who purchase one Blizzard Treat can get a second Blizzard Treat for just $0.99.

To claim the deal, open the DQ app, head to the deals tab, and add two Blizzard Treats to your mobile order. The offer is valid at participating locations and may take up to 24 hours to appear in your account.

Not a member yet? You can join DQ Rewards for free through the Dairy Queen app, available on the App Store and Google Play.

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More August food deals

If you're looking to save on more than just ice cream this month, several other chains are offering limited-time promotions.

On Aug. 3, Dunkin' will give away 1 million free refreshers. That morning, the coffee chain will release a code that customers can enter in the Offers & Rewards section of the Dunkin' app to redeem a free medium refresher. The offer is available to the first 1 million customers who claim it.

Meanwhile, Subway is offering eligible Subway Sub Club members a buy one, get one free footlong now through Aug. 18.

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Fifty-five years ago today, iconic '70s singer-songwriter James Taylor topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his hit song "You've Got a Friend."

Released in May 1971 as a single following the April release of his third studio album, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, "You've Got a Friend" became a major mainstream hit. On June 5, the track entered the Billboard Hot 100, climbing the chart until it hit No. 1 on July 31. It topped the tally for one week, marking Taylor's first and only No. 1 single.

Aside from its chart feat, the single also achieved significant commercial success. "You've Got a Friend" earned a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for moving over 1 million units in the U.S. alone. It also took home a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1972.

Singer-songwriters James Taylor and Joni Mitchell provide backing vocals during the recording of Carole King's album 'Tapestry' at A&M Records Recording Studio in January 1971 in Los Angeles, California.

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Creating "You've Got a Friend"

When Taylor recorded "You've Got a Friend," he was only 22 years old. At the time, the young artist was collaborating closely with fellow singer-songwriter Carole King, who wrote the track as a direct response to a line in Taylor's 1970 song "Fire and Rain."

In "Fire and Rain," Taylor sang, "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend," prompting King to pen a reassuring musical response. The beautiful friendship tribute was later featured as a track on her landmark album Tapestry, which debuted two months before Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon.

While in the studio working on his third solo record, Taylor recorded his own rendition of the song. After receiving King's blessing, it was included as an official addition to the album. King praised his take on the track, telling Rolling Stone, "Hearing his rendition of it for the first time, it was like oh my God. It's perfect."

Over five decades after its release, "You've Got a Friend" remains a staple among soft-rock lovers. In the digital era, the track continues to resonate on streaming platforms, raking in over 254 million listens on Spotify alone. Its lasting support affirms its ability to bridge generations through its timeless message.

Related: 1970 Soft Rock Song, With 17-Year-Old Singer, Became a No. 1 Hit

Is Jen Hamilton writing a second book?

The labor and delivery nurse may already be working on the sequel to her New York Times bestselling memoir, Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth, after accusing her estranged husband, Brian Hamilton, of living a “double life” and being unfaithful.

“Back in April / May, I was working on the proposal for my second book. I was having a really hard time putting it on paper,” Jen shared on Instagram on Thursday, July 30. “It was going to be about loving yourself and not caring what anyone thinks, living your best life. I think I was having trouble because the Lord was about to shineth upon me and hand me a different manuscript. Apparently, I did not love myself like I thought that I did.”

She then joked, “What a time to be a New York Times bestselling memoirist!”

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Jen's debut memoir reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list in May. Birth Vibes chronicles empowering stories from her career as a labor and delivery nurse while offering advice and encouragement for expectant parents.

Just weeks after the book's release, Jen announced her separation from Brian following 15 years together. She later accused him of living a “double life with a woman who was 56 years old.” Brian has not publicly responded to the allegations. The former couple share two young sons.

In Thursday's video, Jen revealed she is now working on “take two of that second book proposal” and even teased a few lines from the manuscript without offering any context.

“Is it my heart that hurts? My liver? My uterus? Certainly not my clitoris, that’s for sure,” she read, before sharing another quote from the manuscript: “Hell yeah, girl. Let them titties fly free.”

Amid her separation, Jen has raised more than $120,000 through the Sisterhood of Solidarity Collection and direct donations to support nonprofits that help women escape abusive relationships and rebuild their lives.

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Bold, beautiful and 100% unapologetic — beloved '90s star Gina Gershon is showing off some serious confidence on her own terms.

The actress, 64, posed topless, with only a patterned scarf draped around her neck, in a new photo shared on Instagram, taken poolside with sunglasses on and her face tilted toward the sun. The rest of the carousel shows her enjoying some time by the pool.

Her Instagram post promotes a signing event for her new memoir at a London bookshop. Fans flooded the comments with praise, with one writing that she looked "very popular" based on the outpouring of love, while actress Naomi Watts also liked the post.

Showgirls, starring Gershon and Elizabeth Berkley as Nomi Malone, premiered on Sept. 22, 1995, and became infamous for its NC-17 rating and polarizing content. Though it underperformed at the box office and was panned by critics at the time, the film has since become a cult favorite.

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The confident new photos come as Gershon has been increasingly candid about the anxiety she's carried around one of her most famous roles. Speaking on SiriusXM's The Julia Cunningham Show, the 64-year-old admitted she avoided rewatching Showgirls for years, largely because of the accent she used in the film.

Gershon told director Paul Verhoeven she was from Tennessee to land the role, even though she's actually from California, and said the deception left her uneasy every time she thought back on the film. "A little bit of PTSD, I think, in a very slight way," she said of her reaction to revisiting the movie, adding that she wanted "everything" about her character to feel invented.

She echoed the sentiment in an interview with The Independent in June 2025, admitting she has carried "a lot of PTSD" around the film's legacy, even though she said she was always proud of her performance.

She recalled telling her agents to line up another project before the movie's release, worried Showgirls wouldn't land the way the studio expected.

Why Gina Gershon Turned Down Friday the 13th Part 2

Long before Showgirls, Gershon said she trusted her instincts when she passed on a lead role in Friday the 13th Part 2 after learning her character would be topless right before being killed off. She told Fox News Digital in March that the moment felt "exploitative" and "a little silly," and wrote in her memoir that slasher films of that era leaned heavily on similar tropes, something she described as "exploitation 101."

Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con was all about the upcoming Marvel movies, but one movie left off the list for updates was the upcoming X-Men movie. Instead, the news is coming in the aftermath, with Ready or Not actress Samara Weaving reportedly attached to play an iconic supervillain-turned-hero in comic book lore.

Deadline shared the news that the iconic horror icon will take on the role of Emma Frost. However, the publication did point out that this comes from sources close to the movie and not from an official release. Marvel and Weaving’s reps have yet to comment on the casting.

The publication goes on to say that director Jake Schreier and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige both agreed that Weaving was the best for the role after rounds of auditions. It turns out that while a good number of actors were tested for this side-switching role, Weaving was the one that everyone struggled to beat, and she was quickly offered the chance to bring the comic book character to life.

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 19: Samara Weaving attends the LA Screening Of Fox Searchlight's "Ready Or Not" at ArcLight Culver City on August 19, 2019 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Emma Frost starts off as a villain, but she eventually switches to the side of good in the comic series. She has two distinct abilities as a mutant, and one of them rivals Charles Xavier and Jean Grey, as she has high-level psionic abilities. She doesn’t just read minds. Instead, she creates illusions and memories; she’s able to induce mental paralysis; and she can create and fire psionic force bolts.

Her second mutation helps her mind become completely immune to others’ psychic intrusion. She is able to transform her entire body into an organic diamond, where she is nearly invulnerable and has superhuman strength. However, there is a trade-off with this second form, and that is that she can’t use her psychic powers.

Fans have had the chance to see Emma on screens in X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: First Class, where January Jones took on the role.

Weaving’s casting in the new X-Men movie is the first announcement. There have been searches for Cyclops, Wolverine, and Magneto. The casting of Cyclops will make sense, since eventually Emma and Cyclops have a romantic relationship following the death of Jean Grey. Obsession star Inde Navarette has shared that she would like to play Mystique, and that she’s been in meetings with Schreier, but nothing has come of that just yet.

There has been little focus on the new X-Men release. Hall H was all about Avengers: Doomsday, which will see a number of the cast members from the 2000s X-Men movies reprise their roles, and Ghost Rider.

On July 31, 1931, Kenny Burrell was born in Detroit, Mich., and he would go on to become one of the most revered guitarists to ever pick up the instrument. Today, July 31, 2026, the legend celebrates his milestone 95th birthday.

Burrell began playing guitar at age 12. While a student at Wayne State University, he made his recording debut as a member of the iconic Dizzy Gillespie's sextet in 1951, according to the African American Registry. After recording his first album, Introducing Kenny Burrell, in 1956, he instantly became a sought-after sideman, even in his early days, performing with some of the biggest talents of the time, including Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Billie Holiday, Jimmy Smith, Gene Ammons, Kenny Dorham, and more.

The pioneer, who helped shape guitar music history, grew up deeply influenced by Blues, which lent to his signature style. "Burrell is celebrated for seamlessly blending bebop, blues, and soul," Glide magazine wrote. "His collaborations with organ great Jimmy Smith—especially on the 1965 Verve album Organ Grinder Swing, which reached the Billboard Top 20—remain cornerstones of soul-jazz."

His nickname, "The Guitar Man," was famously given to him by legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Burrell has also been referred to as "The Velvet Whip," describing his ability to play with a soft, velvet touch that can still snap with sharp, hard-bop precision, per New York Jazz Workshop.

CANADA - FEBRUARY 06: Kenny Burrell (Photo by Frank Lennon/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Critics have cited The Cats with John Coltrane in 1957, Midnight Blue with Stanley Turrentine (called "one of the most iconic soul-jazz guitar standards ever recorded") in 1963, and Guitar Forms with arranger Gil Evans in 1965 as some of his most prolific recordings.

Over the course of his nearly eight-decade-spanning career, he has played with some of the biggest and most well-known names in the genre, like Oscar Peterson, Benny Goodman, and more. His stunning contributions to jazz are extensive; Burrell has recorded over 100 albums as a leader and has appeared on numerous collaborations. Showing off his expansive range, he has also worked with pop icons such asStevie Wonder and rock legends like The Doors.

And he didn't stop there. Burrell further shared his expertise and passion with students, serving as a professor of music and ethnomusicology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for many years. One course he taught in the '70s called "Ellingtonia" examined the life and accomplishments of Duke Ellington. Although the two never collaborated directly, Ellington called Burrell his "favorite guitar player."

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Project Runway is having its most unconventional season ever.

This year's edition of the iconic fashion reality series kicked off with a bang, as a whopping 22 designers entered the game. But it wouldn't be that way for long. Right from the jump, the contestants were thrown into their first challenge, where six of them were eliminated instantly. But their job wasn't done, as they would then vote for four more designers to leave based on the results of the next challenge. For lack of a better term, one minute, half the cast was in. The next, they were out.

And, according to Christian Siriano, there was a method to the madness.

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"We had a really amazing season last season with really intense designers," the Season 4 winner and current mentor says to Parade in an exclusive interview. "And I think this season we were like, 'Okay, it's 22 seasons, 22 years. How do we make it feel really different?' And I think really people fight for it. I think sometimes people feel like they kind of get on, and then they're just like, 'We should be here.' And I think it's important to show that Project Runway is still really important in our culture in our world. So I think we just wanted people to prove themselves a little bit more."

Check out our full interview with Siriano below, where he reveals if we could get more RuPaul's Drag Race contestants on the show, bringing former designers back as models in this week's episode, and working with new judge Tyra Banks. New episodes of Project Runway air Thursdays on Freeform, and are available to stream next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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This season started off with a bang, as you eliminated 10 designers in two rounds. What was your reaction when you heard how people would be going en masse?
We had a really amazing season last season with really intense designers. And I think this season we were like, "Okay, it's 22 seasons, 22 years. How do we make it feel really different?" And I think really people fight for it. I think sometimes people feel like they kind of get on, and then they're just like, "We should be here." And I think it's important to show that Project Runway is still really important in our culture in our world. So I think we just wanted people to prove themselves a little bit more.

For the second round, the eliminated designers chose who would be going home out of the bottom. What did you make of that twist?
I always think that that's so hard. Listen, I think it's good to have different types of opinions because maybe they see the clothes differently than the judges see the clothes. And I think it was a nice little twist. We like to keep the drama. But it's not just because it's for TV, I will say. It really is so that the designers actually understand that it's very real, and we really do want to find somebody that will succeed afterward. And I think all of these roadblocks lead to that.

Speaking of drama, we got plenty of that with Plane Jane and Robert (AKA Q), both of whom got their start on RuPaul's Drag Race. And last season saw Ethan, AKA Utica Queen, make the crossover as the first queen to compete on the show. Should we expect more of this crossover casting in the future?
You know what? I like that we have people from other worlds. I think it's really fun to watch. Obviously, Project Runway has been on a really long time, and I think people love it and know it. But I think it's kind of nice bringing other worlds into our world, because everybody wants to be a part of fashion in some way. Obviously drag performers have always been very talented at creating costumes and making performance clothes, and they are very talented people. But it is hard to find the balance of someone who can be a designer that makes clothes for real people as opposed to performers. And that is always a challenge.

So we'll see. They usually don't last that long. Ethan did amazing. I mean, Ethan also was an incredible, really amazing talent. I think Ethan, in a different era, a different season, would have won in two seconds. He was just up against really hard people.

Well, speaking of reality TV crossovers, you have a major one sitting on the judges' panel this season in Tyra Banks. What was it like getting to have her involved with the show this season?
I love it. Listen, Tyra kind of helped start the world of competition shows, and she knows a lot about it. But it's nice because Tyra judges the designers in a totally different way. She really looks at the clothes as like, would she wear them? Would she see it in an editorial? I think she judges it a little more that way. She comes from a different world of pop culture, whereas Heidi comes from her world of pop culture and a model and all of the things. Law and Nina come from their very serious world of fashion. So it's a good balance, I think, to have someone like Tyra who maybe looks at it totally different. And she's gonna like what other people don't like, and I think that that's cool.

I know a lot of women that are just like Tyra, dress like her. And I know a lot of women that like to dress like Heidi. They all are very different, totally different types of people. And I think that that actually is what makes a good judge. Sometimes I think what happens when the judges are a little too similar, like we've had in the past, then you don't actually pick the right person in the end.

This week's challenge brought in some "Hulu Get Real" stars as models, including last season's winner, Veejay Floresca. Was she able to offer any advice while she was with the other designers?
I think so. What was good is that obviously she was just there and she was just in it. And I think what was nice is she got to be kind of a model muse, but also got to give her thoughts as best she could. But Veejay was good about being like not overly, overly bossy. I would say she was pretty good about letting them be them. Her team did a great job.

She wasn't the only Project Runway alum to be a model. After Stassi Schroeder wasn't able to make the challenge due to scheduling, Chloe had gotten invited back only a handful of hours after she had gotten eliminated. What was that like?
Chloe's amazing and so great! It's always hard when you have real people coming from other parts. Everybody has a busy schedule. But it was great. I think it was a good challenge; they had to change up their look. And that's what real life is about. So it's very real. I mean, that happens to me every single day in the real world. They were all friends, so I think it worked out.

Finally, considering all the twists and turns we've gotten so far, what can we expect from the rest of Season 22?
There are twists and turns literally until the last day. Every episode, I think something happens that maybe isn't even supposed to happen because it just does. It's so crazy, but it gets really good.

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90210 star AnnaLynne McCord and her rugby player fiancé, Danny Cipriani, are facing backlash after asking family, friends, and fans to help pay for their upcoming wedding.

The couple has taken an unconventional approach to their wedding registry by launching a Honeyfund page requesting donations to help cover the cost of their Oct. 22, 2026, wedding in Los Angeles, as well as their honeymoon.

“Gift any amount, contribute to our journey! Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation,” the website reads.

The registry invites guests to contribute to specific expenses, including $100 toward the couple's marriage license, $1,000 for the rehearsal dinner, and $2,500 for the reception catering. It also includes a general donation option, allowing supporters to give anywhere from $10 to $5,000.

The fundraising effort has raised eyebrows online given the couple's reported wealth. McCord has an estimated net worth of $4 million, thanks to roles in 90210 and Nip/Tuck, as well as her more recent Emmy-nominated performance on Days of Our Lives, which she joined in 2024. Cipriani is also reported to have a net worth of around $4 million following his professional rugby career in England.

"What an absolutely WILD thing to do," wrote one critic on X. "crowdfunding the wedding is a bold registry choice." said another.

"The embarrassment and audacity of this," added a third.

McCord and Cipriani, who got engaged on Christmas Day 2025, first met on the celebrity dating app Raya in 2016.

"We met 10 years ago but were on and off for a good four years, and in an open relationship, because he was playing rugby overseas and I was filming in L.A.," McCord told People in April. "We separated in 2020 and then found each other again in February of 2024."

"I called this 10 years ago," she continued. "I knew we were soulmates, I knew we were meant to be together. I was so sure, and I was not wrong."

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All eyes were on Prime Video's buzzy college drama Off Campus this summer. Then this unexpected show arrived and climbed to No. 1 in the United States — handing the streamer another hit nobody saw coming.

Just two weeks after its debut, Ride or Die has become the streamer's breakout hit of the season. According to Boardroom's weekly streaming rankings, sourced via Variety, the show led all originals across streaming for the week of July 17 to July 23 with an estimated 1.6 billion minutes watched, edging out Netflix's The Hawk (1.5 billion minutes) and Little House on the Prairie (1.1 billion minutes).

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Paramount+'s The Five-Star Weekend and Married at First Sight Season 20 rounded out the top five, with 861.5 million and 713.4 million minutes watched, respectively.

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Ride or Die follows Judith Burton, played by Hannah Waddingham, a skilled assassin known within her agency by the code name Whiptail. For two decades, Judith has kept her real profession hidden from her best friend, Debbie Claybourne, played by Octavia Spencer, who believes Judith works as a forensic accountant. When a routine assignment spirals out of control, Judith's secret life comes crashing into Debbie's world, forcing the two women into a high-stakes fight for survival neither one saw coming.

Created by Tessa Coates, with Matt Miller serving as showrunner, the series also stars Ed Skrein, Calam Lynch, Sylvia Hoeks, Bill Nighy, Jamie Parker, Savannah Steyn and Kathryn Drysdale.

Octavia Spencer Reacts to 'Ride or Die's Big Streaming Numbers

Spencer also celebrated the show's success on Instagram on Friday, July 31, reposting Boardroom's ranking and thanking fans for embracing the series.

She called out several favorite storylines from the season, including her scenes with Skrein's Billy, the dynamic between Sam and Queenie, and everything involving the Judith, Director and Agency plotline, joking that her purse might be her own real-life "ride or die." "Loved everything on the train!" she added, before inviting fans to share their own favorite spoiler-free moments in the comments.

Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer's Chemistry Powers the Show

What gives Ride or Die its real pull isn't the action — it's the friendship driving it.

Waddingham and Spencer had never shared the screen before this series, yet their chemistry becomes the show's emotional core almost instantly.

Once Debbie learns the truth about her best friend, she's forced to rethink everything she thought she knew about their bond, and that fractured trust cuts deeper than any shootout or betrayal the show throws at them. The action ramps up considerably in the back half of the season, but the two women's relationship never loses its footing as the true center of the story.

The real question isn't whether they'll survive the next confrontation; it's whether their friendship can survive everything that's been hidden between them.

'90s and '00s kids will need no reminder of all the incredible projects that Lindsay Lohan has been in, as she dominated teen movies during that era (and, of course, continues to star in a number of movies and shows today). However, perhaps one of Lohan's most celebrated movies of all time is the 1998 remake The Parent Trap, in which Lohan convinced pretty much every child watching that she was actually a twin.

Rather, when she was still just a preteen herself, Lohan pulled off portraying both Hallie and Annie—complete with Annie's posh London accent—and was a key factor in making this movie the fan-favorite cult classic that it is today. Somehow, it's been nearly 30 years since that movie debuted, and Lohan recently sat down with Parade to share what it's like looking back on that legacy now.

"It means so much. It was, you know, my first movie audition, my first film, and it holds such an important place in my heart," Lohan said. "It's just such a lovely family movie, and Nancy Meyers has such a beautiful way of doing that in her films. And people just really connect to it. It's so funny; still today, young kids now notice me from that, which is just wild that people still love it so much. And to be a part of something like that is really special."

About whether Lohan identified more with Hallie or Annie as a kid, Lohan shared, "I think always a bit of both, because I'm super feminine, but I'm also a little tomboy. So, I think I was both. Long hair, I like long hair better, but when I was young, I wanted the Jennifer Aniston haircut, so I was Hallie in that sense. But a little bit of both."

Lohan also discussed how she prepped for Annie's accent, saying, "I think as kids, when you're acting...you just don't think as much. You just go with the flow more."

Lohan has just worked on a campaign featuring the Reese's Oreo cup, which Parent Trap fans will also connect with, as a major factor in Hallie and Annie's discovery that they were actually twins came about when they both revealed their love of Oreos with peanut butter.

The campaign saw Lohan partner with actress and comedian Amy Sedaris and actress and director Patricia Arquette on a new ad spot, directed by Arquette. A direct callback to The Parent Trap, the video sees Lohan helping twins—both played by Sedaris—come together.