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Snickers is getting into football season with another game-day ready collaboration.

About this time last year, the beloved Mars Inc. chocolate bar teamed up with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for an exclusive, tailgate-worthy series of sauces that we honestly wish they would bring back. But that’s not happening this year, because as far as we know, Snickers is focused on making superstition the way (or whatever Stevie Wonder warned against).

Tapping into the love of both the sport and the upcoming Halloween season, today Snickers announced the return of its festive favorite Ghoulish Green bars, the debut of its first-ever Adidas cleat (yes, you read that right) inspired by that fan-favorite spooky season treat, and an extra-special giveaway that fans are bound to “go nuts” over.

Snickers Teams Up With Adidas for First-Ever Cleat and Limited-Edition Co-Branded Packaging

Starting with the most surprising feat, the ADIZERO ELECTRIC + II cleat (A.K.A. the Ghoulish Green Snickers-inspired athletic shoe) is the real deal ready to go on sale next week and not some AI gimmick.

According to the Sept. 29 press release, the first-ever design features a lightweight, synthetic and textile upper and a snug lace-up fit that adapts to your foot’s shape; thus providing comfort, support and security while keeping performance, speed and agility the priority, and still sporting a nod to the Snickers brand with a green insole and exclusive Snickers lace charm.

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Snickers x Adidas ADIZERO ELECTRIC + II cleat

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Which brings us to the candy bar itself, along with the return of the green Snickers, the collaboration also includes the debut of co-branded Snickers x Adidas bars.

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“Snickers has always found unexpected ways to satisfy fans on and off the field, and this partnership with Adidas brings that spirit to the football field like never before,” Maria Urista, Vice President of Chocolate Marketing, Mars Snacking, shared in a statement. “Creating our first-ever Snickers x Adidas football cleat and matching bars, we continue to give fans new ways to celebrate both the Halloween and football seasons.”

Snickers’ version of the ADIZERO ELECTRIC + II cleats won’t be on shelves at just any Adidas storefront. We’re told it will be available to U.S. fans as an online exclusive for $180 beginning October 10, in limited quantities. 

As for the matching, Adidas x snickers branded bars, those are launching as part of a sweet and spooky giveaway. Fans can enter the online sweepstakes beginning today through October 13 to conjure up some exclusive SNICKERS x Adidas bars of their own.

And because this started with the love of sports, the collaboration is coming full circle with a special game day surprise from Adidas partner and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate on October 11—stay tuned!

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Between football season, camping trips, and evenings spent around the fire pit, fall gives us plenty of reasons to spend time outdoors. The temperatures are finally comfortable enough to linger, and there’s nothing quite like watching your favorite team with a plate of snacks or roasting marshmallows under a crisp autumn sky. Of course, the right gear makes those outings a lot more enjoyable, especially when it comes to finding somewhere to sit.

If your current seats have seen better days, Walmart has a deal worth checking out. The Sunspire Oversized Folding Rocking Camping Chair Set offers a relaxing alternative to traditional options. Normally $130, the two pack is currently 36% off, bringing the price down to just $83. 

Sunspire Oversized Folding Rocking Camping Chair Set, From $83 (was $130) at Walmart

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The first thing you’ll notice about these rocking chairs is their oversized design, which offers plenty of room to settle in. Each features a wide 18.1-inch seat and a tall, padded backrest with a breathable mesh panel to help keep air circulating. The sturdy armrests offer extra support when sitting down or getting up, while the curved rockers let you gently sway as you enjoy the fresh air.

The reinforced steel frames support up to 400 pounds per chair, with seats that sit 17.3 inches off the ground. The high backrests measure approximately 29 inches, giving you somewhere to lean back while watching the game or relaxing around the fire. Built-in cup holders keep your favorite beverages close, while side pockets provide a convenient spot for your phone, book, and other small essentials.

Sunspire Oversized Folding Rocking Camping Chair Set, From $83 (was $130) at Walmart

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When it’s time to head home, the chairs fold down for easy transport and storage. Weighing 15.6 pounds apiece, they come with carrying bags that make them convenient to pack for weekend camping trips, fall festivals, and afternoons spent cheering from the sidelines. You can also keep them tucked away in the garage or car.

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With two chairs included, the set is particularly handy for couples, camping buddies, or anyone who frequently hosts outdoor gatherings. Set them up beside a fire pit with a couple of plaid blankets and mugs of hot apple cider, or bring them along to your next football game so you and a friend can relax before kickoff. 

Walmart shoppers highlighted the “study” and “lightweight” chairs’ “super comfy” and clever design. “They are extremely easy to set up and take down, and they also have very convenient carry handles for transporting,” one reviewer wrote. 

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Sit back, relax, and let the fall festivities begin. Shop the Sunspire Oversized Folding Rocking Camping Chair Set for $83 at Walmart while it’s 36% off!

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Most bands need a few hits before they can fill a stadium.

Mark Farner‘s band did it the other way around. In July 1971, Grand Funk Railroad sold all 55,000 tickets to Shea Stadium in 72 hours, faster than the Beatles had in 1965, and the record held until the ballpark closed in 2008.

Farner, the Flint, Michigan, trio’s singer and guitarist, turns 78 today.

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They Did It Before the Songs You Know

“We sold out Shea Stadium before ‘We’re an American Band,’ ‘Some Kind of Wonderful,’ ‘The Loco-Motion’ or ‘Bad Time,'” Farner has said.

They’d cracked the Top 40 for the first time the year before with “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home),” a song Farner wrote. Critics mostly hated them anyway, which is how they ended up with the nickname “the people’s band.”

He Got There in a Police Car

The band flew in by helicopter while Humble Pie, with Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton, played on a stage set up at second base.

“The stadium was rocking, I mean visually rocking … bouncing up and down, and we could see it from the air,” Farner said.

The limo that was supposed to meet them wasn’t there, so they rode into Shea in the back of police cruisers. When they got to “I’m Your Captain,” the crowd sang right over him. “I could hear them singing louder than I was singing,” he said.

The Drummer Has a Less Romantic Explanation

Don Brewer doesn’t dispute the record. He just credits the box office, which had gotten faster at selling tickets in the six years since the Beatles played there.

“We did sell out faster than the Beatles, no doubt about it,” Brewer said. “But look how fast things sell out now. They sell out instantaneously and what is it due to? Technology.”

Their First No. 1 Landed on His Birthday

Grand Funk’s first No. 1 came 53 years ago today, on Sept. 29, 1973, the day Farner turned 25. “We’re an American Band” knocked Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” off the top.

It isn’t his song, though. Brewer wrote it and sang lead.

Farner got a No. 1 of his own the next spring, when “The Loco-Motion,” with him on lead vocals and Todd Rundgren producing, went to the top on May 4, 1974.

These days Farner plays those songs under a name of his own, Mark Farner’s American Band.

Grand Funk Railroad took him to court over it. In 2019, a federal judge let him keep it.

Chili’s is bringing neighborhood vibes to your closet with its sizzlin’ new merch line.

Over the years, the 51-year-old restaurant chain has become a quintessential suburban staple known for its affordable, Southwest-inspired signature dishes like sizzling fajitas, baby back ribs, and its lengthy list of margaritas. And now, the company is serving its cozy, casual vibes in an all-new format with its new “Suburban Collection” branded merchandise.

“Streetwear has dominated mainstream fashion for years, but now we’re starting to see suburban wear have its moment as more consumers are drawn to relaxed, comfort-first fits,” Jesse Johnson, vice president of marketing at Chili’s, explained in a statement shared with Parade. “For decades, Chili’s has shaped suburban culture with our come-as-you-are relaxed atmosphere, so who better to celebrate suburban style with our new merch collection.”

Chili’s Gets Its Own Suburban Collection Merch Line

Chili’s has ventured into merch before (who could forget about the time it turned its iconic booths into boots?!), but we can’t recall a single drop that’s been as all-encompassing as this one.

Related: Chili’s Brings Back Its Iconic ‘Baby Back Ribs’ Jingle — With a Surprise Twist

According to the official press release, Chili’s Suburban Collection features everyday basics and trendy oversized picks, including vintage shirts, caps, hoodies and more.

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The full lineup is laid out below:

• Vintage Rugby Shirts ($50): Available in red and green, these Chili’s rugby shirts bring a sporty spin to suburban style. Made for game day, Marg day, or any day that calls for Chili’s.

• Chenille Pepper Hoodies ($60): Available in classic Chili’s red, green and white with a
  chenille heritage logo design and embroidered chili pepper on the sleeve. Cozy enough for the couch, cool enough for your regular booth.
• Varsity Jerseys ($35): Available in green and white with an oversized, true-to-jersey fit. No team affiliation required, unless you count Team Triple Dipper®.
• Suburban Tees ($30): Classic Chili’s logo tees available in both oversized and cropped fits for fans who prefer to let the pepper do the talking. 100% cotton and ready for repeat wear.
• Cropped Cheese Pull Quarter Zip ($55): A heavyweight pullover that turns your arms into a cheese pull—made for anyone who believes the best accessory is several feet of
  mozzarella.
• Chili’s Logo Hat ($30): A classic Chili’s cap with a 3D puffy logo that proudly answers the question, “Where should we go?”
• Cheese Pull Hat ($30): The ultimate cheese pull hat, complete with embroidered details
  and a chili pepper on the back. Peak suburbia.
• Accessories ($3-30): Because Chili’s pride shouldn’t stop at your closet, the collection
  includes a 14k gold-plated Margs necklace and Baby Backs necklace, bumper stickers,
  ribs-jingle keychain and Chili’s stickers made for laptops, water bottles and anywhere else that could use a little more Chili’s.

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Chili’s said its new Suburban Collection will be available exclusively online (via the WelcomeToChilis.com website) beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. EST. That said, My Chili’s loyalty members are being offered a head start with an early-access code sent to the email address associated with their Chili’s rewards.

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A whole new type of Skittles is about to drop, but fans won’t find it in just any candy aisle—at least not immediately.

The fruity Mars Inc. candy is known for its colorful, bite-sized pieces, but what if I told you everything you knew about the brand was about to change (except maybe tasting the rainbow)?

This morning, Skittles unveiled the next evolution of its chewy pieces, which it said offers an “innovative twist” on the OG treat, featuring two “distinct textures” in one candy. Joining its growing lineup (Skittles Littles, Skittles Gummies, Skittles Fuego, and Skittles POP’d, all of which notably only feature one texture) is the all-new Skittles Gummy Crystals.

Skittles Is Releasing a New Gummy Crystals Candy in 2 Flavor Varieties

Skittles Gummy Crystals combine soft, squishy gummies with a “tangy crunch” of edible crystals, according to an official announcement shared with Parade. The line was inspired by the “crunchy gummy candy” trend set forth by brands like Haribo, Nerds, Joyride, Rotten, and even Walgreens’ own (those viral firecracker popsicle-flavored candy crystals were totally worth the hype).

Related: Twix and Skittles Tease 2 ‘Hauntingly Fun’ Fall Candy Drops

The new variety will be available in two varieties, Original and Tropical, each containing five unique fruit flavors.

• Original Skittles Gummy Crystals: Strawberry, Lemon, Grape, Orange and Green Apple flavors
• Tropical Skittles Gummy Crystals: Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade, Mango Melon, Pineapple, and Watermelon flavors

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Where Will the New Skittles Gummy Crystals Be Available?

Skittles said its latest innovation will be available exclusively via the TikTok Shop in just a few weeks, beginning on Monday, Nov. 2—but only while supplies last.

It will then roll out to select retailers by year-end and come early 2027, the new Skittles Gummy Crystals are expected to be available nationwide. While an official list of stores planning to carry the new item was not immediately available, it sounds like foodies will be able to find the new candy at their go-to convenience retailers such as 7-Eleven, Five Below, Target, and Walmart (prices may vary).

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To celebrate National Coffee Day today, Sept. 29, Cinnabon is giving away free coffees—but only to the first one million customers to follow specific steps. Here’s how to get yours.

Partnering with Seattle’s Best Coffee, Cinnabon’s one million free coffees will be available to Cinnabon rewards members who add the promo code COFFEEDAY26 to their rewards account in the Cinnabon app. If you are among the first million rewards members to do so, then you will receive a reward for one small hot coffee for free. If you’re not a rewards member yet, don’t worry; this offer is available to both new and current members.

Once the reward has been applied to your account, it will be available until Oct. 31 at participating Cinnabon locations, so there’s no rush to get your free coffee. However, for those who want to celebrate on National Coffee Day, the reward will be immediately available for use in the app.

This offer excludes taxes and fees and will be limited to one reward redemption per member for a single use.

For Cinnabon fans who aren’t coffee drinkers, the beloved cinnamon roll brand has some other exciting deals coming up for rewards members, including an offer for a $1 classic roll on National Cinnamon Roll Day on Oct. 4. As with the free coffee deal, this reward is available to rewards members only, although this offer is only applicable in person at participating Cinnabon locations.

Before that deal, Cinnabon is also celebrating National Cinnamon Roll Day with a full weekend of discounts, with rewards members getting a $1 small beverage with the purchase of a baked good. This offer is also available exclusively to rewards members and, as with the $1 cinnamon roll, will only be available in person at participating locations. That offer runs from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3.

ABC News and Good Morning America correspondent Will Reeve thought the tender lump he found on his testicle would go away. His new wife, Amanda, wasn’t so sure.

“I assumed it was nothing or would go away,” Reeve said, People reports.

But Amanda’s insistence that he get it checked ultimately led to a cancer diagnosis — and a months-long treatment journey that forced the 34-year-old World News Tonight correspondent to experience something he had spent his entire life watching from the other side: becoming the family member who needed care.

Reeve was just 2 years old when his father, actor Christopher Reeve, became paralyzed after a horseback-riding accident, and 13 when his mother, Dana Reeve, died of lung cancer. He grew up watching both parents navigate devastating illness while turning their experiences into advocacy.

But his own cancer diagnosis this spring was different. For the first time, the medical crisis was happening directly to him.

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The experience also came just three months into his marriage to Amanda, making their vows to love each other “in sickness and in health” unexpectedly literal. After an orchiectomy, abdominal lymph-node surgery, and two rounds of chemotherapy, Reeve is now cancer-free as of his Sept. 8 checkup.

That makes his decision to speak publicly about the experience bigger than a celebrity health reveal. Reeve says he is sharing his story because he has spent his life benefiting from the support of strangers and wants his experience to potentially help someone else pay attention to their own body.

“I was raised to share one’s struggles if, in doing so, that might help others,” Reeve shared. “Watching my parents up close take the adversity they faced in their lives and repurpose it into something hopeful left a major impact on my life and how I try to live it.”

Reeve also reflected on his life during this time. “I’ve had a lot happen in my life. But none of it until now had happened to me in a way. My dad got injured and then the next nine years a lot of our focus was taking care of him and making sure that we had as full and happy a life as possible, while also facing the realities of my dad being paralyzed and in a wheelchair, unable to move or breathe on his own. And then he died, and I had to learn what grief was. And shortly after that, my mom, who had never smoked, gets sick with lung cancer and then dies, and I learned grief all over again at a different level.”

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil has become the first film in the franchise to hit $100 million at the US box office just 10 days after it was released.

The horror blockbuster stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, a medical courier who takes on the task of delivering a mysterious package to Raccoon City General Hospital.

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During his journey, he comes across several mutating creatures hellbent on tearing him limb from limb, plunging Bryan into a fight for survival.

After garnering $60 million during its opening weekend at the domestic box office, Cregger’s adaptation of the iconic gaming franchise has earned $103.4 million in US theaters so far since being released on September 18.

This makes it the first film in the Resident Evil franchise to hit $100 million at the domestic box office, surpassing 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife, which earned $60.1 million.

The film’s worldwide total sits at $196.4 million, which means it is just days away from passing the $200 million mark.

The highest-grossing film in the franchise is 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter at $312.2 million globally.

Cregger’s Resident Evil has more than quadrupled the total worldwide haul of the franchise’s previous film, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, which made $41.9 million at the worldwide box office.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil currently has a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, also making it the highest-rated film in the franchise.

Speaking to Deadline ahead of the film’s release, Weapons and Barbarian director Cregger explained how he came up with the concept of the film, which does not follow any of the characters or storylines laid out in the games.

“It came about [when] I was on the set of Barbarian,” he began. “I was in Bulgaria and my producer, Roy Lee, was like, ‘Is there any video game franchise you would want to adapt?’ And I was like, ‘Only Resident Evil.’

“But I mean, yeah, good luck, right? Because at that time, Barbarian hadn’t come out; I didn’t have any juice whatsoever. And he was like, ‘Well, you should think about a take. You should think about what it could be.’ I couldn’t help myself; I was thinking.

“Then Barbarian came out, and it was a success. And so I figured, OK, I can go knock on their door and pitch this idea.”

He continued: “I’d come up with the concept …I’d had the concept for the movie. So I had lunch with Constantine and I was like, ‘Here’s what I would do. I would like to just bring this to survival horror. I’d like to make a movie that feels like it feels when you play a Resident Evil game. So, gritty, horror-first, medical courier, blah, blah, blah.’

“I kind of mapped out the whole story. It took 30 seconds — it’s a very simple story — and they dug it. They were down, and so I was able to go start writing where I had the beginning and the middle and the end in my head already.”

Rob Lowe appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on September 27. When he was asked to name his greatest on-camera kiss when he was playing a game called “Plead the Fifth,” he didn’t hesitate to provide an answer.

“I told you I was not going to plead the fifth,” Lowe said. “It’s Nastassja Kinski.”

Lowe starred in The Hotel New Hampshire with Kinski in 1984. The movie was a dramedy based on a novel by John Irving. It follows a family that is running a hotel and also stars Jodie Foster, Beau Bridges, Wilford Brimley, and Seth Green. Although the film was considered a box office failure, it was praised by critics for being a faithful adaptation.

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When Cohen asked what made his kiss with Kinski so memorable, Lowe said, “Have a look at her. At that moment in time, she was probably the most beautiful woman I’d certainly ever seen.” He went on to admit that he was intimidated by her. “I was, like, very, very scared,” he said.

While he was filming the movie, he was dating Melissa Gilbert, who starred in Little House on the Prairie. In her memoir, Prairie Tale, Gilbert revealed that Lowe cheated on her with both Kinski and Demi Moore, who starred alongside him in About Last Night. She also admitted that she got revenge by having a fling with his friend, John Cusack.

“We ended up having a little fling, which I kept from Rob,” she wrote, according to EW. “It was my own private ‘screw you.’ Only John and I ever knew about it. He was very sweet and funny.”

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Lowe is currently married to makeup artist and jewelry designer Sheryl Berkoff. The pair tied the knot in 1991. They share two sons.

Kinski has three children of her own. Throughout her career, she also appeared in projects like Terminal Velocity, Tess, Cat People, and Paris, Texas. She is currently 65.

Seth Meyers had a bizarre new nickname for Donald Trump that may be his funniest yet. While mocking one of the president’s Cabinet members for calling him the “energy president,” Meyers delivered a brutal punchline: “I think that’s the NyQuil president.”

The joke came during Meyers’ latest “A Closer Look,” as he took aim at Trump’s praise of Chinese President Xi Jinping, his White House tour and the political fallout over the war in Iran. After a Trump administration official described him as the “energy president,” Meyers questioned the characterization before comparing Trump to a wax figure and imagining him working at Madame Tussauds after leaving office.

“Sorry, what? You want us to believe this is the energy president?” Meyers quipped to a laughing audience as he played a clip of Trump asleep during a televised meeting. “I think that’s the NyQuil president. He looks like a wax statue.”

Meyers continued, “When he leaves office, he should just get a job at Madame Tussauds as himself.” Producers then flashed an image of Trump asleep in front of a large Madame Tussauds sign, taking the joke one step further.

The late-night host had already spent several minutes poking fun at Trump’s recent meeting with Xi, including the president’s decision to give the Chinese leader a tour of the White House’s unfinished ballroom. Trump described the area as a special treat for Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, inviting them to walk “through that beautiful curtain in the back.”

That was all Meyers needed to turn the moment into something out of a horror movie.

“First of all, if someone invites you to go ‘through that beautiful curtain in the back,’ you need to get the [bleep] out of there,” he joked. He compared the scene to the opening of a horror movie set in an antique store before joking about the possibility of finding Hummel figurines behind the mysterious curtain.

Meyers also jabbed at Trump’s repeated praise of Xi, joking about the president’s apparent fascination with the Chinese leader and even his interest in the granite used in the White House renovations.

Navigating difficult conversations without causing friction is a skill that few truly master. We have all found ourselves locked in a tense disagreement, feeling the familiar spike of adrenaline as our brain shifts into self-defense mode. Whether you are navigating a heated discussion over Sunday dinner or hashing out conflicting strategies during a high-stakes office meeting, standing your ground without shutting the other person down can feel like walking an emotional tightrope.

In a world where online comment sections and daily interactions are increasingly polarized, the way we choose to express disagreement matters more than ever. Emotionally intelligent individuals and deep thinkers seem to handle these moments with an almost uncanny level of grace. Instead of raising their voices, interrupting or using aggressive logic to prove the other party wrong, they lean into a subtle, masterfully crafted phrase that instantly de-escalates tension while holding firm on their own beliefs.

According to psychologists, high-level thinkers regularly rely on one specific 13-word phrase when they disagree with someone: “I can see how you may see it this way. However, to me…”

This simple yet profoundly impactful phrase bridges the gap between validation and self-conviction, offering a masterclass in modern communication. Read on to see why experts say this single sentence works so well, and how using it can transform the way you handle conflict in every area of your life.

Related: Use This Phrase When You Need a ‘Healthy Way To Agree To Disagree,’ Psychologist Says

Why High-Level Thinkers Rely on This Phrase

Disagreements often escalate into arguments because people have a deep-seated need to feel validated and understood. When someone shares an opinion and immediately meets resistance, their immediate physiological response is to put their walls up and double down on their original stance.

According to Dr. Elisabeth Crain, PsyD—a licensed psychotherapist—high-level thinkers approach these moments with a vastly different mindset. They recognize that human thought is dynamic and non-linear, allowing them to acknowledge opposing viewpoints without feeling threatened.

“Someone who can high-level think will acknowledge other thoughts, beliefs and ideas that don’t necessarily resonate with them,” she explained in a previous Parade article about phrases high-level thinkers use. “They can recognize and acknowledge other ways of thinking. They know that thinking is not linear or concrete.”

Related: Psychologist Says the 1 Phrase That Instantly Shuts Down an Emotionally Immature Person Isn’t What You Might Think

By starting a disagreement with “I can see how you may see it this way,” you immediately disarm the other person. It signals that you are listening actively and that you possess the cognitive flexibility to understand their perspective, even if you fundamentally disagree with it.

The second half of the phrase—“However, to me, it looks more like this…”—allows you to pivot back to your own stance using a powerful “I statement.” Dr. Crain stated that people who operate with high-level cognitive skills tend to use these phrases because their beliefs are closely tied to their personal identity and conviction. Rather than framing the counterpoint as an absolute, objective fact that invalidates the other person’s reality, it frames it as your lived truth and perspective.

The Power of Validating Before Differing

Validating another person’s point of view before introducing your own is a hallmark technique in psychological diplomacy. It shifts the dynamic of a conversation from a win-lose debate into a collaborative exchange.

When you rush to correct someone, you activate their defensiveness. But when you offer genuine acceptance and reassurance first, you create emotional safety.

In a separate Parade piece on how to disagree respectfully, psychologist Dr. Danielle Roeske, PsyD, MS—who is also the Vice President of Residential Services for Newport Healthcare—highlighted the immense value of keeping discussions grounded in compassion and clarity.

Addressing phrases that allow for respectful friction, she noted that diplomatic language “conveys empathy for the other person’s position while expressing your concerns.” By highlighting specific viewpoints rather than attacking the speaker, you “keep the discussion focused on the issue rather than personal feelings.”

Related: The Seemingly Harmless 4-Word ‘I’ Statement That’s Actually a Massive Relationship Red Flag, According to a Psychologist

Similarly, when addressing phrases designed to de-escalate tension, Dr. Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a neuropsychologist as well as the founder and Director of Comprehend the Mind, previously told Parade that validating the other party’s presence in a conversation opens the door for genuine progress.

“People are often more open to compromise when they feel heard and respected,” she noted, adding that thoughtful phrasing “keeps the conversation moving forward instead of allowing it to become a battle.”

By using “I can see how you may see it this way,” you grant the other person the dignity of being heard. You aren’t saying “you are right,” nor are you conceding your own position—you are simply acknowledging their lens. Once that mutual respect is established, saying “However, to me…” allows you to present your viewpoint without igniting a verbal war. It is the ultimate tool for standing in your power while maintaining total peace.

Adapted from Parade’s “If You’re a High-Level Thinker, You Likely Use These 13 Phrases, Psychologists Say,” “15 Phrases To Disagree Respectfully, According to Psychologists” and “We Asked 4 Psychologists the One Phrase That Escalates Every Argument—They All Said the Same Thing,” all by Beth Ann Mayer

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Related: Psychologist Says the 1 Phrase That Instantly Shuts Down a Combative Person Isn’t What You Might Think

Sources:

• Dr. Elisabeth Crain, PsyD, licensed psychotherapist
• Dr. Danielle Roeske, PsyD, MS, psychologist and Vice President of Residential Services for Newport Healthcare
• Dr. Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, neuropsychologist and founder and Director of Comprehend the Mind

When it comes to cruising, there are plenty of ways to add money to your final bill, but what if I told you there was a way to actually save some cash on your total cocktail tab before you even step onto the ship?

Even though it sounds too good to be true, as someone who has taken more than 50 cruises around the world, from short Caribbean sailings with Royal Caribbean, weeklong Mediterranean cruises with Disney Cruise Line, river cruises with Viking River Cruises, and even an expedition cruise to Iceland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, I promise you my tip isn’t about bending the rules laid out in your cruise contract. 

In fact, the key to this tip is likely listed in plain sight, either in your cruise contract or your cruise line’s frequently asked questions area on its website. So what is this mysterious way to save money on your cruise cocktail tab before you even get on board? Take advantage of your cruise line’s alcohol policy and bring some of your own alcohol onboard if it’s allowed.

I rarely buy a cruise line drink package because I know I won’t get my money’s worth out of most packages. Instead, I buy any drinks I want one at a time, but over a week that total can add up. Bringing a few bottles of wine or beers onto the ship can really cut down on the drink tab, especially if you’re traveling with a group that only wants one or two drinks a day. 

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Learn Your Cruise Line’s Alcohol Policy The Magician cocktail from Spellbound by Magic Castle.

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Every cruise line has an alcohol policy, and some are more generous than others. Policies are easy to find with a quick Google search of the cruise line plus the words alcohol policy, or by searching the cruise line’s frequently asked questions page of its website. You can quickly learn if you can bring your own alcohol, the types of drinks allowed, and the total amount per person. 

While none of the major cruise lines allow guests to bring on hard liquor, most will allow guests a small amount of beer or wine. The most important tip I can give you about bringing your own alcohol onto the ship is that it must be packed in whatever bag you plan to carry onto the ship at embarkation, and not the bags you’ve dropped off with porters at the start of your cruise. 

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Each of the most popular mainstream cruise lines has an alcohol policy. Disney Cruise Line is the most generous of the major cruise lines when it comes to bringing alcohol onboard. Guests over 21 can bring one bottle of wine or six beers with them at the beginning of the cruise.

Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruises have a simple policy, stating guests 21 or older can bring one 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person, with no cap per stateroom. That means if everyone in your cabin is of drinking age, everyone can bring their favorite wine or champagne.

Holland America’s alcohol policy is a little vague and leaves the decisions up to the actual ship and security. It states that guests can bring wine or champagne, but does not state a hard limit; it says, “If the quantity is considered excessive by the vessel or security, it may be refused.” The same goes for Norwegian Cruise Line, which does not mention a hard limit, but says, “Guests may bring bottles of wine and champagne onboard.”

Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Voyages are a little stricter. Passengers can only bring two bottles of wine per stateroom.  

MSC Cruises has the strictest policy, saying that any alcohol is prohibited from being brought onboard. 

So before you get on your next cruise, check the cruise line’s alcohol policy, especially if you didn’t buy a drink package or your cruise line doesn’t offer one. Bringing your own wine or beer is an easy way to save some money on vacation.

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When Bill Withers agreed to lend his legendary vocals to “Just the Two of Us” in early 1981, he transformed Grover Washington Jr.’s smooth saxophone track into an instant pop smash that peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Yet behind the Grammy-winning hit’s effortless groove lies an origin story few fans expect.

Songwriters Ralph MacDonald and William Salter brought ” Just the Two of Us ” to Withers. Recognizing the melody’s raw potential, Withers agreed to step in, rewrite the lyrics, and refine the vocal arrangements.

In an interview with Songfacts, Withers explained, “I’m a little snobbish about words. So they sent me this song and said, ‘We want to do this with Grover, would you consider singing it?’”

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He added, “I said, ‘Yeah, if you’ll let me go in and try to dress these words up a little bit.’ Everybody that knows me is kind of used to me that way.”

Withers concluded, “I probably threw in the stuff like ‘the crystal raindrops.’ The Just the Two of Us’ thing was already written. It was trying to put a tuxedo on it. I didn’t like what was said leading up to ‘Just the Two of Us.’”

Surprisingly, the song originated from a commercial jingle. The words “just the two of us” were originally used in an ad campaign for BWIA Airlines.

A Facebook post wrote, “With a stroke of genius, the song’s lyric captions were then adopted in the early 1980’s as the topical theme of the magazine advertising for BWIA, the national airline carrier based in Trinidad and Tobago. BWIA ceased operations on December 31, 2006.”

According to American Songwriter, after defining the sound of ’70s soul with stripped-down masterpieces like “Use Me” and “Lean on Me,” Withers was reportedly done with the music business. His collaboration on Grover Washington Jr.’s “Just the Two of Us” was all the more unexpected, as he had paused his solo career by 1980.

In 1998, Will Smith breathed new energy into the track when he sampled “Just the Two of Us” for his multi-platinum album Big Willie Style. Rewriting the verses to focus on fatherhood and his son Trey, Smith scored a Top 20 Billboard hit. This further cemented the 1981 original as one of the most enduring melodies in modern music history.

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The song reclaims the spotlight in 2026 as it will be featured in Season 35, episode 3 of Dancing With the Stars as part of its celebration of Bill Withers and others who have become Yacht Rock legends.

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There was a tribute performance for George Michael at the 2026 VMAs this year. It included Sombr, RAYE, Teddy Swims, and Adam Lambert. Lambert performed the hit “Freedom! ’90.” While on the red carpet, Lambert spoke with PEOPLE about how much the late singer meant to him.

“When I was growing up, him and Michael Jackson were my two male artists that I liked,” Lambert, 44, explained. “They were so influential. The stuff that George did with his voice, I mean, he was such a good singer, and a great writer and a great producer.”

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He also spoke about the way that Michael came out to the public. “At that time, I thought he did it with such grace and confidence, and didn’t apologize, and he owned it,” Lambert said. “He stood up for himself, and he called out the media and everybody else.”

He continued, “I just think that was a really important thing for us to see as a community, and I look back on that very often with pride. I think it’s really, really beautiful that he handled it that way.”

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When Michael came out, during a CNN interview shortly after his arrest in a public bathroom for a “lewd act,” he stated, “I want to say I have no problem with people knowing that I’m in a relationship with a man right now.” He continued, “I don’t feel any shame. I feel stupid, and I feel reckless and weak for having allowed my sexuality to be exposed this way. But I don’t feel any shame whatsoever.”

Michael, who was the lead singer of Wham!, died in 2016 at the age of 53. He won four VMA awards throughout his career and created countless iconic songs, like “Careless Whisper,” “Faith,” “Father Figure,” and “One More Try.” His debut album, Faith, became one of the best-selling albums of all time and won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.

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Before her unexpected passing at 80, Dolly Parton revealed her new Cup of Ambition coffee line would be heading to stores soon—but not before debuting exclusively at her Tennessean Travel Stop this past summer.

Months later, the collection made in partnership with Community Coffee is finally arriving at select retailers to coincide with National Coffee Day, observed on September 29.

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Parton’s Cup of Ambition coffee collection was inspired by a “shared appreciation for quality coffee, family, and community,” according to a press release.

“I thought the Cup of Ambition would be a fantastic name for a coffee brand, and I’ve been working towards this for over 40 years,” Parton shared in a statement back in June during a visit to Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop. “This is just one of those dreams that’s taken a little longer than I thought it might, but we’ve got it and it’s working. I can’t wait for you to try it. But I couldn’t be more happy with it. Community Coffee has been a fantastic partner for me and I like the way they think.”

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The line takes the award-winning country star‘s “personal vision” and combines it with Community Coffee’s century-long experience, resulting in three roasts brewed with Parton’s personality: light, medium and dark, all of which are available as ground coffee or K-Cups (the latter are currently only available for pre-order).

“Dolly had a warmth that made you feel like you’d known her forever,” Donna Saurage, third-generation owner of Community Coffee, added. “We connected over our love of family, serving our communities and bringing people together, and it was a true joy to help make her dream of a Cup of Ambition coffee become a reality.”

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And beginning today, Parton’s Cup of Ambition is available for nationwide shipping on CupOfAmbition.com, CommunityCoffee.com, TikTok Shop and other major online retailers, including Amazon.com and Walmart.com (prices may vary).

The collection doesn’t promise to just taste good, but to do good, too. Every cup helps support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its mission to inspire a love of reading in children, per the release. Community Coffee also said it will serve as the anchor funding partner for Lafayette Parish, expanding its commitment to early childhood literacy in its home state of Louisiana, and invites consumers to join in supporting the mission by making an optional donation to Imagination Library at checkout on CupofAmbition.com.

As part of the launch, Dolly’s Cup of Ambition and Community Coffee are hitting the road for a special Cup of Ambition Sip & Sample Tour, bringing The Dolly Coffee Trolley and coffee carts to fans across the Southeast, including stops at the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. For more information or the full lineup of activations, follow the brand on social media.

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Cozy season is finally here, and what better way to spend a chilly night indoors than curled up on the couch in front of a fireplace without dealing with wood, ash, or any of the usual upkeep? The Chitooma Electric Fireplace TV Stand gives you the warm glow of a fireplace while doubling as an entertainment center, and it’s currently $270 at Walmart, down from $500. The black and gray versions are the lowest priced, while vintage brown is $280 and white is $290, and it accommodates TVs from 55 to 75 inches.

The stand measures 58.5 inches wide, 32.35 inches high, and 15.85 inches deep, and supports up to 200 pounds. Its built-in 23-inch electric fireplace uses a 1,400-watt heating system that can warm up to 400 square feet, with nine temperature settings between 62 and 82 degrees. You can also adjust between four flame brightness levels, set an eight-hour timer, or use the included remote to make changes from the couch. The flame effect can even run without the heat, so you can still get that cozy fireplace glow on warmer nights.

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The fireplace may grab your attention first, but the storage makes this piece especially practical for everyday use. It has two cabinets with tempered glass doors, plus adjustable shelves you can move between three heights. It also includes open cubbies above the fireplace, and as an added bonus, cable-management holes in the back help keep cords organized.

One reviewer called it “the easiest piece of furniture I have ever put together,” while another said it was “well made, very sturdy,” and “looks expensive.” Someone else wrote, “It is beautiful and sturdy. Not to mention nice and cozy with the heat.” Another reviewer also praised how it has “lots of storage space.”

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You could style the open shelves with small pumpkins or candles for fall, then switch them out for garland or other holiday decor once winter arrives. The glass-front cabinets can show off books or nicer accessories, while anything you’d rather keep out of sight can stay tucked into the center storage. You could even add a basket of throw blankets nearby to make the setup feel ready for movie nights or football Sundays.

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A fireplace can change the whole feel of a room, and this one doesn’t require a renovation. The Chitooma Electric Fireplace TV Stand gives you that warm glow while still serving as functional furniture. Its design also works well beyond fall, so it won’t feel out of place once the season changes. Pick it up at Walmart while it’s still $230 off.

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Naomi Osaka’s fashion looks go beyond the court, but the tennis star served up a striking style moment at Milan Fashion Week.

The four-time Grand Slam winner, who never fails to wow the public with her personal style, showed off a different side of her fashion sense that the public only occasionally sees.

The 28-year-old stepped out in the Italian fashion capital, serving up a girl-boss moment in a head-to-toe Ferragamo outfit.

Osaka attended the fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2027 show by Maximilian Davis in an all-black ensemble.

The Japanese and Haitian player commemorated the moment with an Instagram post, showing off her take on power dressing.

Osaka’s Milan Fashion Week look featured an avant-garde black button-down styled with an ultra-oversized black leather jacket from Ferragamo’s Fall/Winter collection.

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The tennis star paired the look with a black leather mini bag and stiletto heels, giving the outfit a chic girl-boss vibe.

Lastly, the outfit was completed with dark gradient oversized sunglasses and bold gold earrings, adding a polished and confident finish to her Milan Fashion Week look.

The two-time Australian Open champion received plenty of praise, as followers and celebrities alike reacted to her eye-catching style.

Fellow tennis champion and close friend Taylor Townsend delivered a girl’s-girl moment as she hyped Osaka, saying, “Naw you ate this upppp.”

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Music star Cardi B left multiple heart emojis in the comments after the tennis star used her song “Money” in her Instagram post.

As for fans, they mentioned how Osaka managed to switch up her style and own the look.

“Naomi has been on one lately and I’m not mad at her,” one wrote.

“Same energy, totally different style. She nailed both looks!” a fan remarked.

“Grown & sexy,” a commenter said.

“Looking like Raq from Raising Kanan!” a follower pointed out, referring to the fictional drug queenpin and fierce family matriarch Raquel “Raq” Thomas.

The same goes for another who commented: “Thought this was Raq for a second lmao.”

“Don’t mess with the boss,” a commenter wrote, while another Instagram user said, “She is the boss she thinks she is.”

Osaka has attended multiple fashion events, capturing attention with her style across front rows and high-profile shows.

She has become increasingly known for combining her tennis career with her passion for fashion.

According to her, she uses her personal style to express her true identity beyond tennis.

“Fashion is very important to me and it’s something I’m passionate about,” she told Vogue. “It’s the way that we all outwardly express who we are. I love the creative side of it and being able to design or wear something that’s unique, or actually has a meaning behind it. I wish I could change the tennis calendar so that I could spend some time at New York Fashion Week. It’s always so frustrating because after the US Open I always have to rush off to an event in Japan and therefore miss all the action.”

Apart from Osaka, a few tennis players have been visible at major fashion events, including Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, Lorenzo Musetti and more.

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Linda Purl got one of her big breaks on Happy Days, and then she got another one nearly a decade later.

In a new interview, Purl, 71, revealed that it wasn’t hard to step into a role as Fonzie’s (Henry Winkler) fiancé, Ashley Pfister, in the 10th season of the “huge” ABC sitcom because she’d already been on the show in its earlier days.

Appearing on Steve Kmetko’s Still Here Hollywood, the actress explained, “Because I was on the show the first or second season, so it was all new. …And I was Ron Howard’s girlfriend. And Donny Most and I had been friends in New York. So Donny had moved out to L.A. and then eventually I did too. And he called me up one day, and he said, ‘There’s a role I think you should, you know, go in for.’ He’s the one that said, ‘Come in and audition for Ron’s girlfriend.’ I did, and I got that. And so everybody was still kind of getting to know each other and the show. So I got to be in on that ground floor.”

Purl noted that when Howard decided to try his hand at directing, he left the show, which meant some of the side characters relating to Richie Cunningham were “out of a job.”

“So, then many years later, Garry [Marshall] put out a casting notice and said they’re looking for a fiancée for Fonzie and they wanted a Linda Purl type,” she shared. “Can I audition for this? So I did, and then I got to, but Garry let me come back then as an entirely different character many years later. It felt like coming home in some ways.”

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Purl first played Richie’s gum-chewing girlfriend, Gloria, in five Happy Days episodes in Season 2 before returning as accountant and divorced mom Ashley in Season 10 for 22 episodes, per IMDb. Ashley and Fonzie came close to getting married at the end of Season 10, but broke up off-screen, with Purl‘s character written out for the show’s final season.

“Originally, I was first on the show as Richie Cunningham’s girlfriend in a recurring role,” Purl told Woman’s World in 2025. “When Ron left the series, all the ancillary characters were out of a job. Many years later, they had put out a casting call for Fonzie’s fiancé. I asked if I could audition and when I got the part, it felt like a homecoming.”

The actress also shared that she kept in touch with her former TV flame Winkler, telling the outlet, “We check in with one another from time to time and see each other at autograph shows.”

While Ashley was the better-known of Purl’s characters, Purl once told Pop Goes the Culture TV that her early character Gloria was known for chewing gum.

“I don’t even think Gloria had a last name,” she shared. “Anyway, she was Ron Howard’s girlfriend, probably one of his many girlfriends, and it was such a fun set right from the get-go to be a part of this.”

Purl recalled that producer Jerry Paris often liked to give characters a signature move, and for Gloria it was the gum in her mouth.

“For Ron’s and my scenes, we would go to kiss, and I would stop and take the gum out and kiss,” she shared. “Well, this was, eventually, it was ruled sort of unacceptable by the powers-that-be because it was unsanitary, so we had to cut the business, and I think  that was pretty much the end of my character!”

Related: 49 Years Ago Today, ‘Happy Days’ Jumped the Shark and Still Lasted 6 More Seasons 

“Cry” was a 1951 song from Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads. The song rose all the way to number one on the Billboard pop charts, remaining in the position for 11 weeks. The song remained on the chart as a whole for 27 weeks.

Ray was a partially deaf singer who started his career when he was only 15 years old. Tony Bennett called him the father of rock and roll. As reported by OPB, Alan Eichler, Ray’s friend and manager, said, “He kind of exploded with ‘Cry.’ He had all of these hits. He was a big star, and he played the big nightclubs. He had a few scandals along the way, but his stardom was huge.”

Ray still has many fans to this day. One listener on YouTube said, “One of the authentic, brave artists that began the transition into rock and roll.” Another said, “I grew up listening to Johnny Ray on the ‘wireless’. The years haven’t tarnished my love of his voice and songs.  We didn’t have a television then, so I never imagined that in [the future] I’d be seeing and listening to Johnny Ray on a computer in my home.”

Eichler revealed that before Elvis became famous, he would commonly watch Ray’s performances. “Elvis studied Johnnie, and he acknowledged that,” he said.

His nephew Roger Haas added, “There’s a story that they didn’t like each other, but that’s not true.”

Ray had many other hits throughout his career, including “The Little White Cloud That Cried,” “Please, Mr. Sun”, “Such a Night”, “Walkin’ My Baby Back Home”, “A Sinner Am I”, and “Yes Tonight Josephine.”

The Four Lads also had a number of hits, including “Moments to Remember,” “Standing on the Corner,” “No, Not Much,” “Who Needs You?” and “Istanbul (Not Constantinople).”

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In addition to singing, Ray was also an actor who appeared in projects like There’s No Business Like Show Business, along with Ethel Merman and Marilyn Monroe.

Ray died in 1990. He was 63.

If you’re looking for a light and quirky rom-com series, you should check out Netflix’s new K-Drama, Take Charge of My Heart. While the premise is a bit absurd, it’s in this absurdity where romance and laughter are found. In it, a chaebol CEO with a faulty ticker discovers he is able to recharge his artificial heart’s battery through a particular woman’s touch. The woman, who was struck by lightning years ago, gives off electricity and can not touch others without causing a shock – except for the CEO. The bingeworthy series is both funny and heartwarming.

Read on for more about Take Charge of My Heart below.

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What is Take Charge of My Heart about?

Take Charge of My Heart is an electrifying romantic comedy about a man whose artificial heart is running out of battery and the woman with the unique power to recharge him.

Is Take Charge of My Heart based on other material?

Take Charge of My Heart is based on the web novel Charge Me Up by Haebeon.

When does Take Charge of My Heart premiere?

All episodes of Take Charge of My Heart drop on Friday, Oct. 9.

Where can I watch Take Charge of My Heart?

Take Charge of My Heart will stream in the U.S. on Netflix.

How many episodes are there of Take Charge of My Heart?

There are 10 episodes in Take Charge of My Heart. All episodes will drop on Friday, Oct. 9 on Netflix.

Who’s in the cast of Take Charge of My Heart? Kim Young-kwang

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Kim Young-kwang as Baek Ho-rang

Kim Young-kwang plays Baek Ho-rang, a third-generation chaebol heir leading one of the nation’s top conglomerates’ resorts. A gifted businessman skilled in strategizing and execution, he is a strong candidate to take over the group’s leadership role — if not for his unspoken secret and only weakness: beneath his impeccable facade beats an artificial heart. Amid fierce power struggles with his heart battery running low, he encounters Na Bo-bae, a miraculous woman capable of recharging his battery. In an unplanned move, he offers her a contract she can’t refuse. Kim’s previous credits include Trigger, The Secret Life of My Secretary, and A Year-End Medley.

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Chae Soo-bin as Nae Bo-bae

Chae Soo-bin takes on the role of Na Bo-bae, a screenwriter with a looming deadline to finish a romance screenplay before her contract expires. Struck by lightning as a child, she has electrical currents coursing through her body, making it impossible for her to even hold hands with someone she likes. When she meets Baek Ho-rang, the only person not shocked by touching her, she finally has the opportunity to jump-start her love life.

Chae starred opposite Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho and Jisoo in the film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy. Her other credits include Love in the Moonlight, Where the Stars Land, and When the Phone Rings.

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Cha Woo-min as Ji Eun-ho

Cha Woo-min just came off a highly successful and buzzworthy rom-com series called My Bias, My Boss where he played a former KPop Idol turned actor/fashion CEO who crushes on the main female lead. Here, Cha plays a current actor Idol who crushes on the main female lead. We hope this guy gets the main lead in a series soon!

Cha is fairly new to the entertainment world, having only been a professional actor in the last five years. His credits include Melo Movie, Buried Hearts, and Love Untangled.

Is there a trailer for Take Charge of My Heart?

Yes, check out the official trailer for Take Charge of My Heart below.

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