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There are a handful of series that have been tagged as being the best of the best, especially specific episodes. Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing premiered a Season 2 episode that left fans gut-wrenched with emotion and was named one of the greatest episodes in TV history.

On May 16, 2001, The West Wing released the episode titled "Two Cathedrals" that saw its main stars dealing with tragedy and the loss of a beloved character. On IMDb, the episode has a high rating of 9.7, with fans calling it "perfect in every way" and a "magnificent hour" of storytelling. Rolling Stone ranks the episodes at No. 33 on their list of the Best TV Episodes of All Time, calling it a "tour de force for a character who wasn’t even really supposed to be in this show."

"Two Cathedrals" storyline occurs during a pivotal moment for the series, as President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) tackles overwhelming grief after the death of Mrs. Landingham (Kathryn Joosten). The character was a long-time friend and supporter of Bartlet, having been his school secretary-turned-presidential secretary. The episode parallels this storyline with White House drama as Bartlet's condition with multiple sclerosis puts his presidency in jeopardy.

As Bartlet's staff tries to diffuse the situation and take control of announcing his medical condition, which he kept secret during his election, they question whether the president will run for another term. Barlet also revisits earlier memories of Mrs. Landingham and the effect she had on his life.

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The crux of "Two Cathedrals" that gained praise was Mrs. Landingham's funeral at the National Cathedral. In an emotionally charged scene, the angered and grief-stricken Barlet has a one-on-one argument with God, and he stalks toward the altar, quoting Graham Greene. Bartlet chastises him for a series of recent tragedies, lights a cigarette, and stomps it out onto the church floor.

"I knew he had gone to a very deep place in himself because Martin, as a human being, is a very devout Catholic. In the most beautiful way possible. I just knew that it was a very emotional scene for him," said Emmy-winning director Thomas Schlamme, according to the Television Academy.

Schlamme also revealed that Mrs. Landingham's death came about due to Joosten wanting to work on another series. He commented that it was "the right thing to allow her to be able to do that" and made the decision to kill off her character a bit easier. Schlamme admits he was "stunningly impressed" by Sorkin's script for the episode and calls it one of his "crowning achievements."

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Cluttered countertops and chaotic cabinet interiors are common frustrations in many homes. Digging through an overstuffed cabinet for spices, struggling to find a container's matching lid, and having cosmetics stacked precariously on your bathroom counters can make it hard to feel organized. Thankfully, Walmart has a set of versatile stackable shelves that offer a simple, effective solution for under $20.

Normally $27, the Ledrem Stackable Organizer Shelf Set is on sale for just $18 with a limited-time Walmart flash deal. The shelves' versatile design maximizes vertical space without taking up valuable real estate on your counters or inside your cabinets. While the black and brown version is priced lowest at $18, the two-shelf set is also available in black for $19 and white for $20. 

Ledrem Stackable Organizer Shelf Set, From $18 (was $27) at Walmart

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This set comes with two shelves that can be configured in multiple ways: stacked to create a stable two-tier shelving system, arranged in an L-shape for tight corner spaces, or used separately. Made of engineered wood with a sturdy metal frame, each shelf can support up to 33 pounds. The larger shelf measures 11.7 inches long, 7.7 inches deep, and 6.2 inches high, while the smaller shelf has the same length but is only 5.4 inches high and 7.3 inches deep, so it can nest beneath the larger shelf if desired.

These shelves are suitable for sorting all types of items, from small spice jars and coffee pods to larger dishes, utensils, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. They work beautifully throughout the home to organize cabinets or surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and office spaces. 

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These "really strong" shelves have a "stackable and compact" design that shoppers said "maximizes counter space without looking bulky." Reviewers commented that they're a "practical" choice that's "great for space-saving" in cabinet interiors and on various surfaces around the home.

One shopper who used these shelves as desk organizers praised their "stylish" look. Another customer shared that they "instantly added extra vertical space" inside their cabinets. They're also "really easy to build," according to shoppers who said snapping the panels into place on each frame took just seconds. 

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The liver is your body’s main detoxification system, constantly filtering out toxins from your blood to support your health. The liver also plays a crucial role in energy production in the body and more, making this an organ that’s important to keep healthy. 

But there’s a lot that goes into supporting a healthy liver, including your diet. “There is no doubt that what you eat and drink impacts your liver health,” says Dr. Kenneth Rothstein, MD, a professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. While alcohol, refined carbohydrates and fatty foods can tax your liver, certain foods and drinks can boost it.

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In general, “diets rich in vegetables, fruits and whole foods provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help protect the liver,” says Dr. Hatef Massoumi, MD, director of clinical hepatology, transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist, at Montefiore Einstein. 

But while it makes sense that a healthy diet would support a healthy liver, there’s one drink in particular that hepatologists consistently recommend to their patients—and it’s not an obvious one. 

The good news: You may already be enjoying this drink regularly and supporting your liver health without realizing it. Here’s what hepatologists recommend sipping on to support your liver health, plus why many of them enjoy it, too. 

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Best Morning Drink for Liver Health, According to 3 Hepatologists

It’s coffee. “There’s evidence showing daily coffee drinking improves liver health,” says Dr. Raffi Karagozian, MD, a hepatologist at Tufts Medical Center.

Research published in the journal BMC Public Health in 2021 analyzed data from nearly 500,000 people and found that people who drink all types and amounts of coffee had a 21% lower risk of developing chronic liver disease compared to non-coffee drinkers. 

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Older research that analyzed data from more than 2.25 million people found that having one cup of caffeinated coffee a day was linked to a 20% lower risk of developing hepatocellular cancer, a common form of liver cancer. Up to five cups cut the risk in half.  There are many more studies like that.

“Coffee appears to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been associated with lower rates of liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and even liver cancer in some studies,” Dr. Massoumi tells Parade. “These benefits are particularly notable in people with fatty liver disease.”

How To Drink Coffee for Liver Health

Dr. Rothstein recommends drinking two to three 8-ounce cups of coffee or tea a day to support your liver. “The antioxidants of both coffee and tea appear to protect against the development of liver cancer, specifically known as hepatocellular carcinoma,” he says. “There is more research regarding the benefit of coffee over tea for preventing cancer.” 

Dr. Rothstein adds that it “does not matter” if the coffee contains caffeine or not. 

“In general, black coffee is preferred because it avoids added sugars and excess calories,” Dr. Massoumi tells Parade. But, if black coffee isn’t appealing to you, he says it’s fine to add a small amount of low-fat milk. “It’s best to minimize sugar and avoid sugary creamers or syrups,” he adds. 

But Dr. Rothstein says that “it is more important to drink coffee” than to focus on having your coffee black. “I use a bit of honey and cinnamon, along with fat-free creamer,” he shares. “Otherwise, I would not be drinking coffee. I hate black coffee.”

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Other Important Ways To Support Liver Health, According to Doctors

Drinking coffee isn’t the only thing you can do for your liver health. Dr. Karagozian also recommends following the Mediterranean diet and aiming to do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day. 

Minimizing alcohol, trying to maintain a healthy weight and cutting back on refined carbohydrates and high-cholesterol foods is helpful for liver health, too, Dr. Rothstein says. “Coffee and tea should also be part of your daily routine,” he adds. 

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Sources: 

• Dr. Raffi Karagozian, MD, a hepatologist at Tufts Medical Center
• Dr. Hatef Massoumi, MD, director of clinical hepatology, transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist, at Montefiore Einstein
• Dr. Kenneth Rothstein, MD, a professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
• Cleveland Clinic. Liver.
• Kennedy, O.J., et al.All coffee types decrease the risk of adverse clinical outcomes in chronic liver disease: a UK Biobank study. BMC Public Health. 2021
• Kennedy OJ, et al. Coffee, including caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 2017

Part of the joy of welcoming the spring season is finding inspiration to freshen things up around the house. Whether you're making room for new furniture, decluttering an overpacked closet or simply adding a touch of whimsy with seasonal decor, there's no shortage of ways to create the spring refresh of your dreams.

This week, Hobby Lobby is lending a helping hand with its gorgeous collection of Boho Wildflower Boxes, available in assorted sizes and perfect for organization, creative displays and more. Starting at just $3.49 thanks to a hefty 50 percent spring discount, this cheerful, floral-themed lineup is an easy and affordable way to spread the seasonal charm while bringing order to any space. 

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Boho Wildflowers Box, $3.49 at Hobby Lobby

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Ready to keep clutter at a minimum and look great while doing it, Hobby Lobby's Boho Wildflowers Box feels like a blast from the past with its vintage-inspired floral pattern and rustic metal accents. Designed with elegant rounded corners and convenient handle cutouts on both sides, it's as functional as it is charming, perfect for storing old photos and keepsakes, organizing craft or office supplies or giving prized possessions a safe home.

Adding to its versatility, each box comes with a matching lid, beneath which you'll find a simple green-and-white plaid pattern, with the same design featured inside the box. And with beige, pink, orange and yellow hues making up the floral design, each box, no matter which size you choose, comes bursting with vintage spring vibes.

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"I own several," one fan wrote in a review. "The nested sizes are amazing, and they can be stacked on a shelf or even sit in a corner. I love them."

"Beautiful for storage," another fan wrote. "I got this for sewing supplies and fabric storage," they added. "I love it and I have bought 2 more since."

A third fan echoed the sentiment, calling the boxes "perfect" thanks to their "nice size" and sturdy, easy-to-carry design. "Perfect for my thank you note collection," they added. "Sits nicely on a shelf for easy access."

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At the moment, the only size available both in store and online is XS, which measures 5.43 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide and 6.89 inches deep. This one is perfect for your smaller possessions, undeniably cute in stature and easily doubles as a stylish decor accent.

As for sizes small through large, these are currently out of stock online, though you may still be able to find them in stores with a little bit of legwork. The small size measures 6.12 inches tall, 10.43 inches wide, and 7.75 inches deep; the medium size measures 6.45 inches tall, 12.44 inches wide, and 8.70 inches deep; and the large size measures 7.48 inches tall, 14.66 inches wide, and 9.72 inches deep.

With a spring refresh on everyone's mind, let Hobby Lobby provide you with the tools you need to pull it off seamlessly. And while you're in the refresh mood, check out Hobby Lobby's gorgeous underwater bell wind chime and chic geometric wood cabinet for more seasonal inspiration.

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Growing up, silver platters of olive all’Ascolana were a permanent fixture on my grandmother’s kitchen table. They sat tucked among the wine glasses and a mountain of other appetizers, blending into the background of a dozen overlapping conversations. To me, they felt as familiar and overlooked as the pattern on her Corelle dinnerware. I had seen them at every Sunday dinner and every family gathering for years, yet I never truly paused to see the Italian tradition unfolding right in front of my eyes.

It wasn’t until I reached my 20s, standing in the middle of yet another crowded family gathering, that I finally stopped long enough to really look at what I was eating. At that moment, the idea of this stuffed olive being just a simple appetizer vanished. I realized I wasn’t just eating; I was stepping into a story. It was a story I wanted to understand and a legacy I wanted to follow.

Shortly after that epiphany, I joined my grandmother in the kitchen to learn what I could. Watching her work, I realized these golden, fried spheres were tiny monuments to patience. My grandmother had a way of turning everyday ingredients into something layered with texture and just enough indulgence to make you pause mid-chew. She honored the dish’s roots in Italy’s Marche region but never felt confined by them, adding small, soulful adjustments that deepened every flavor. 

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What Is Olive all’Ascolana?

Olive all’Ascolana, or stuffed olives as they are often called, is one of those dishes that prove simplicity can be deceptive. Growing up, I didn’t think of them as anything technical or regional; I just knew them as my grandmother’s stuffed olives.

At first glance, they’re just large green olives, pitted, filled, breaded and fried, but the result is anything but ordinary. Each bite brings a careful balance: the olive’s natural brininess cuts through the richness of the meat filling, while the golden, crisp coating adds a satisfying crunch. It’s a recipe that asks for a lot of time and attention, and pays it back in full.

The dish comes from Italy’s Marche region, specifically the town of Ascoli Piceno, where it’s still a point of local pride. The olives used, known as Ascolana del Piceno olives, are so prized that they’ve earned protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. They’re unusually large and tender, which makes them ideal for stuffing without losing their structure.

Historically, olive all’Ascolana date back to at least the 19th century, when local cooks, often working in noble households, found clever ways to repurpose leftover meats. Instead of letting anything go to waste, they combined different cuts (typically beef, pork and sometimes chicken), seasoned them, and turned them into something refined and celebratory.

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Choosing the Right Olives (When You Can’t Find Ascolana)

If you can’t find true Ascolana olives (and outside of Italy, that’s often the case), the key is to look for large, firm, mild green olives that can hold their shape when stuffed and fried.

One thing I learned from Grandma was that olive structure matters most. I remember her saying, “You can adjust seasoning in the filling, but you can’t fix an olive that falls apart in the oil.”

The closest widely available substitute is the Castelvetrano olive, a Sicilian variety known for its buttery flavor and low bitterness, which makes it especially versatile in cooking.

A particularly good option and the one I use, are the Bono Castelvetrano Pitted Green Olives. These olives, grown in Sicily, have a bright green color and a gentle sweetness, with a firm, meaty texture that makes them especially well suited for stuffing. Because they’re already pitted and relatively uniform in size, they save time without sacrificing too much authenticity.

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What Is the Breading on Olive all’Ascolana?

The breading is what gives olive all’Ascolana their signature texture which is light and crisp. Traditionally, the stuffed olives are coated in flour, dipped in egg and rolled in fine breadcrumbs before frying. That simple process creates a delicate outer layer that holds everything together while adding just the right amount of crunch.

This was one step my grandmother approached with particular care. She insisted on using very fine breadcrumbs—Dellalo Plain was always my go-to, though my grandmother often made her own. She took the time to coat each olive evenly with the crumbs and never rushed the process. It’s a small detail, but one that makes a noticeable difference. The goal isn’t a thick crust, but a thin, crisp shell that complements the filling rather than overpowering it.

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Is Olive all’Ascolana Served Hot or Cold?

In my grandmother’s kitchen, Olive all’Ascolana was always made earlier in the day, fried in the morning and set aside until the rest of the meal came together. By the time they reached the table, they had settled slightly, still carrying a bit of warmth but no longer hot enough to burn your fingers.

That’s how I remember them: resting among the other dishes on crowded dinner table, never the first thing you noticed, but always one of the first things to disappear. You’d reach for one almost absentmindedly, not thinking much of it at first, until the crisp coating and savory filling reminded you why they were there in the first place.

They were never treated as something eaten straight from the oil, nor were they meant to be cold from the fridge. They lived in that in-between moment, fresh enough to still feel made that day, calm enough to belong on a shared table.

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Ingredients Needed To Make Olive all’Ascolana

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Here's the full list of ingredients needed:

• 1 jar whole green olives
• 2oz ground beef
• 2oz ground pork
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• Garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2oz Grano Padano cheese, grated
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1 stalk of celery, finely diced
• 1 egg
• Pinch, nutmeg
• Salt
• Pepper

And for the breadcrumb coating:

• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs
• Flour 
• Oil for frying

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How To Make Olive all’Ascolana

Begin by heating a generous amount of olive oil in a large, heavy pan over medium heat.

Add the finely chopped onion, celery and carrot, and let them cook slowly, stirring often. The vegetables should soften fully and take on a light golden color, forming a sweet, aromatic base that will carry the filling.

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Add all the ground meat and reduce the heat slightly. Break the meat up as it cooks so it browns evenly and doesn't clump.

Allow the meat to cook slowly, releasing its juices and then reabsorbing flavor as the moisture evaporates. Once the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink, deglaze the pan with a splash of water, scraping up any caramelized bits from the bottom.

Season with salt and black pepper, and continue cooking until the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and let the meat cool enough to handle.

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Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender and pulse until smooth, creating a fine, even texture.

In a separate bowl, combine the grated nutmeg, grated Pecorino, breadcrumbs and one egg. Add the blended meat and mix thoroughly until a dense, cohesive filling forms that holds its shape when pressed.

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Place the filling in the fridge for 30 minutes, while you prepare the olives.

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Rinse the olives well to remove excess brine.

Carefully cut each olive, taking care to keep the fruit intact so it can be reshaped around the filling. Using your hands, roll small portions of the meat mixture into balls and gently press them into each olive, closing the olives back into their original form.

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Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs.

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Coat each stuffed olive first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally roll in breadcrumbs until fully and evenly covered. Place them on a tray as you work.

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Heat oil for frying to a steady, hot temperature. Working in small batches, lower the olives carefully into the oil. Fry until they are evenly golden and crisp, turning lightly if needed for uniform color. Remove and drain on paper towels to keep them crisp.

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My Honest Thoughts

These stuffed olives are, without a doubt, a labor of love. There is a reason they are a permanent fixture at our family gatherings: the stuffing is incredible, and those little bite-sized orbs are dangerously easy to pop one after another.

While they turned out exactly as yummy as I hoped, I have to be real about the process. My grandma, bless her heart, clearly possessed a level of patience that I am still working toward. These are not a "last-minute" appetizer. They are surprisingly time-consuming, and if you don't plan your day accordingly, the amount of work required can definitely take you by surprise. It is a slow, methodical process, so grab a drink, put on a good audio book and get started.

Tip: If you are going to put in the effort to stuff these by hand, I cannot stress this enough: do not take a shortcut on the olives. The quality of the olive is what truly carries the final flavor. As mentioned earlier, I used Bono olives, and that premium Italian brand provides a buttery depth that cheaper alternatives simply cannot replicate. Using a high-grade olive ensures that every bit of your hard work is reflected in the first bite.

The verdict: They are absolutely worth the effort for a special occasion, but you have been warned: respect the process and know "grandma-level" patience is a required ingredient.

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If you happened to be strolling near Magic Kingdom’s hub on Wednesday night, May 13, you might have caught an earful of a very un-Disney sound. Instead of the usual whimsical movie themes, the shadows of Cinderella Castle were rocking out to the unmistakable acoustic grooves of the Dave Matthews Band.

The legendary group made a surprise stop just days into their 2026 summer tour, but before you rush to check the park calendar for the next show, there’s a catch: it was a completely private affair.

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The exclusive gig was held for attendees of the SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference Orlando, a massive corporate tech event that took over the park for the evening. While the conference itself spent the day focusing heavily on the future of business technology and artificial intelligence, the night was all about classic, analog 90s nostalgia.

Seeing Dave Matthews belt out "Ants Marching" and "Crash Into Me" right where Mickey Mouse usually greets families might feel a bit surreal, but fan-shot videos circulating on YouTube prove the jam band energy was very real. The band tore through an 11-song setlist of iconic fan favorites, culminating in an epic performance of "Rapunzel" accompanied by a private Disney fireworks display over the castle.

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For the rest of us who didn't have a tech conference badge, the band is officially back on the road for the general public. The Dave Matthews Band 2026 summer tour continues its run this month with stops in Alpharetta, Georgia, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina, before heading down for a multi-night stint in Florida later in May. The massive trek will wind its way across the country all summer long before wrapping up with their traditional three-night finale at The Gorge over Labor Day weekend.

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Kristen Stewart knows how to cause a stir at the Cannes Film Festival.

The actress and director, 36, who rose to stardom in Twilight, hit the red carpet at a photo call for Full Phil at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. However, it was what she was wearing that took away the breath of fans and paparazzi. In a sheer Chanel dress and Nike sneakers, Stewart showed off her stuff for the crowd and sported a big smile on her face. She's always down for a fun fashion surprise!

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Stewart Loves to Make a Statement at Cannes

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Last year at the Cannes Film Festival, Stewart made her first major appearance since her wedding to Dylan Meyer and debuted platinum blond hair and thick blond bangs with the rest of her bun dyed a bright pink hue. The colorful coiffure matched perfectly with her pink tweed Chanel short suit, which had a long tulle skirt and pastel heel sandals paired with it.

Stewart’s appearance at the festival was in honor of her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, which was making its world premiere. Based on the memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch, The Chronology of Water is the story of an Olympic swimming hopeful who leaves an abusive home in Texas.

However, that wasn't the first time she caused a stir at Cannes. Back in 2018, she famously took off her heels and climbed the Cannes red carpet steps barefoot after giving up on wearing her heels. The film festival is known for its strict wardrobe policy.

What's Next for Kristen Stewart?

Stewart is currently filming Flesh Of The Gods, an 80s-set vampire thriller starring herself and Wagner Moura, in the Canary Islands, Spain, Deadline reported earlier this week. The second half of the shoot is scheduled for Cologne, Germany, so Stewart will be taking the party across Europe.

Stewart and Moura will portray Raoul and Alex, “a married couple in glittering ’80s L.A. who descend each evening from their luxury skyscraper condo and head into an electric nighttime realm. When they cross paths with the mysterious and enigmatic Nameless and her hard-partying crew, Raoul and Alex are seduced into a glamorous, surrealistic world of hedonism, thrills and violence.”

Now that sounds like a good time.

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Some of the best books make us think about the life around us, especially when it comes to science fiction. After all, we can’t just have the fiction element of the story. There needs to be meaning, and that often comes down to being able to put the story into the world around us.

Emily Jane understood the assignment when she crafted Mr. Yay. This is a story that is sure to make us question and think. It follows ordinary people in reality-bent situations, and part of it reminds me of Prime Video’s Tales from the Loop. It expertly blends science fiction, thriller, and mystery, making it a must-read for the majority of readers out there.

And sure, while there are plenty of sci-fi elements with the reality-bending moments, Mr. Yay promises a look at the world we’re currently grappling with. Whether it’s conspiracy theories, identity crises, or just the wild way that meme culture has taken over our existence, we get an empathetic and humorous look at the human condition.

Oh, and we can’t overlook the topic of memory. In a way, we could be getting into the Mandela Effect, but there’s also the fact that we all remember things differently. That even goes for TV characters we grew up with.

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While it is going to make you think, don’t take the story all that seriously. This is satirical, and it’s fun, especially considering the way it starts.

Who would have thought that a stray dog showing up would lead to a boy deciding it's time to chase his dreams of forming a rap group called Mr. Yay?

At the heart of the story, there is a look at life as we grow up, and that’s something the excerpt shows. My. Yay gives us a story of two people with a dream, but how do they get to that dream? Do they rely on their parents to help, or do they take matters into their own hands? Take a look:

On the tenth night (or eleventh, or twelfth) (who was counting?) (they lost track), they had an album recorded on Bratty’s laptop. They sat at the table, the dog spread on the floor beneath them. Tommy popped the top on a bottle of malt liquor. He poured two mugs.

“A toast. To us.” Bratty pressed Play. They listened.

As they listened, the glee on Tommy’s face faded. By the end, he wore an expression of concern, and resolve.

“It’s not it,” he said.

Bratty felt fairly certain that it was it, whatever it was. “Dude—No, dude.”

“No, I mean . . . it’s there,” Tommy clarified. “The music is there.

But the sound.”

“Oh. Sure. But like, what do we do?”

They were just two dudes with a mic, recording inside their apartment.

“We need to record this. Like for real. In a studio.”

“Yeah, me and all my millions of dollars,” said Bratty.

“Hmm.”

“You could call your dad. He’d probably help.”

“Yo, he was sooo pissed when I moved out here. I can’t give him the satisfaction.”

“So pride wins out.”

“Whatever, you could ask your dad,” Tommy said.

“You know he hasn’t given me a penny in, like, three years. You remember how he said he’d pay my tuition then changed his mind, but didn’t tell me until after it was too late to get student loans.”

“Yeah. Douchey McDoucherson.”

“You don’t have to be ashamed of your privilege. As long as you recognize it for what it is.”

“Yeah. Still . . .” Tommy stroked his chin. He glanced out the window. Nothing was happening out there in the dark. But the wheels in Tommy’s mind were turning, and after a silent minute he chugged his mug of malt liquor, banged it on the table, and said, “That’s it!”

“What, you’re gonna call him?”

“My dad?”

“Yeah.”

“No. I’m calling the guy I met who knows the guy who owns the studio. And then I’m gonna sell my car.”

If the older Mr. Pierson had a list of All the Dumb-Ass Things My Kid and His Friend Have Done, selling Tommy’s car to pay recording studio fees, when you could just be a responsible adult and go to business school and forget music altogether (except if you found a way to exploit music, from the business end [hello , concert ticket fees]), would be at the top of that list. Until wayward Bradford found a way to top it, which he inevitably would.

But this wasn’t a rational timeline.

Art didn’t happen because of prudent choices. It happened because you had a dream or a vision or an itch and you scratched and scratched so hard that you tore your skin open and art poured out. It happened because, as Tommy explained it, with a sweep of his arms and an unfurling of hands: Kablam! Your head explodes with art! It happened because you had something to say, something to mourn or ponder or praise, and regular words didn’t do it justice. It happened because there wasn’t justice in the universe, but with a verse or a note or a brushstroke, the world could be remade into a better version of itself, with more color, more glitter, more bass line.

Mr. Yay will be released on June 2, 2026, from Hyperion Avenue. It’s an absurd and “weird AF” look at the world that is going to be perfect for summer reading, while giving you something in life to think about.

For a show built on the premise that endings are never permanent, Doctor Who has spent the past year proving the point offscreen. After its partnership with Disney+ suddenly wound down following Ncuti Gatwa's two-season run, the question of where American fans could reliably find the series went unanswered for months. That answer arrived this week.

AMC+ will be the exclusive new U.S. streaming home for Doctor Who, with 13 seasons and 176 episodes (including specials) becoming available on the platform beginning Thursday, June 11. The announcement comes with a note of nostalgia. BBC America, which like AMC+ is part of AMC Networks, was the U.S. cable home for the series from 2009 to 2022, making the move something of a homecoming for the franchise in America.

The collection covers the modern revival's first five Doctors, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, and Jodie Whittaker, across a run that first aired in the UK between 2005 and 2022. The series earned multiple BAFTA awards and a Peabody Award during that period.

The release coincides with the 20th anniversary of the series' U.S. premiere, and AMC+ is marking the occasion with a limited-time annual subscription offer of $29.99, available through May 25.

Related: 'Doctor Who' Legend Honored by the British Crown

The library being added is the backbone of the modern Whoniverse. It includes Eccleston's sharp, standalone relaunch season; the blockbuster Tennant years with companions Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, and Donna Noble; Matt Smith's beloved run as the Eleventh Doctor, including the 50th anniversary special 'The Day of the Doctor'; Peter Capaldi's pricklier, more reflective era; and Jodie Whittaker's history-making run as the first woman to play the Doctor.

What the deal does not include is equally notable. The acquisition does not cover the two most recent seasons of Doctor Who, which the BBC produced in conjunction with Disney. Those seasons, starring Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, remain on Disney+ in the United States. The Disney+ agreement is not being renewed, with BBC Studios understood to be seeking a new international partner for future seasons.

A Doctor Who Christmas special is confirmed for later in 2026, though no new seasons have been officially commissioned. Whether AMC+ eventually becomes the first-run home for new episodes remains an open question and one the fan community is already asking loudly.

For now, the June 11 launch gives American audiences the most complete, accessible version of the modern Doctor Who library they have had in years, arriving on a platform already comfortable with dedicated genre fanbases. As Courtney Thomasma, Executive Vice President of AMC Global Media, put it in the announcement: 'We're thrilled to welcome the Whoniverse into our home of fandoms, giving longtime fans a reason to return while inviting new audiences to discover one of television's most beloved franchises.'

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Popular English rock band Enter Shikari shocked fans on May 15 by announcing they they were canceling their entire North American tour after announcing their return to U.S. stages earlier in 2026.

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The post-hardcore group, which features lead vocalist and keyboardist Rou Reynolds, bassist Chris Batten, drummer Rob Rolfe, and guitarist Rory Clewlow, shared on Instagram that ongoing "visa issues" made it too risky to continue planning the Lose Your Self tour, which included two legs in June and October in the United States and Canada.

They also explained that they wouldn't be able to make their scheduled appearances at music festivals including Warped Tour and Summerfest. The tour was set to kick off June 10 in Boston. their "biggest-ever" headline tour will still continue in the U.K. as planned.

“We wish we were here with better news,” the band wrote. “Unfortunately, despite best efforts at our end, due to ongoing visa issues that look extremely unlikely to be sorted before some massive financial decisions need to be made, we’re in the position where we have to cancel both legs of the planned touring in North America this year."

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The foursome added that they were "gutted" and didn't take the decision "lightly." They said they're working on plans to do the tour in 2027, but "did not want to simply postpone and reschedule these shows" because of "uncertainty around timeframes getting visas secured."

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Fans who bought tickets to any of their tour stops will be receiving full refunds, but many were still disappointed by the unexpected news.

"It was going to be my kiddo’s first ever concert," commented one bummed fan, while another wrote, "NOOOOOOOO! I SO BADLY WANTED TO SEE THIS ALBUM CYCLE [crying emojis href="https://parade.com/living/emoji-combos-funny-cute"]. THE UNITED STATES IS KILLING ME."

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Canadian fans were especially disappointed, assuming that the visa issues were mainly tied to the United States political climate. "Please, from all the Canadian fans, if the Canadian visa is ok, try to make a full Canadian tour," said one, with another adding, "US causing s--t for Canada, once again."

Many were also supportive of the group, with one writing, "Honestly lads. We will be here for it when the dust settles. That's the premise behind the album correct? Hold on. It'll be okay," and another saying, "It’s okay friends, we love you guys forever!!!!"

Singer-songwriter and musician Grace Potter, who wrote, composed and performed the song "Something That I Want" on the original Tangled soundtrack, addresses whether she is involved with the upcoming live-action Tangled movie and her hopes for a future direction for the story—a Broadway show.

Regarding her potential involvement with the live-action project, Potter shared, "I really wanted to. I did talk with Tom MacDougall at Disney about it, and I think when they go to Broadway, we'll see what happens, because I think that's going to happen. It has to happen. I mean, I've not heard any whisperings of it, but it just feels like that's kind of the obvious next step, and it's been a hot minute since we've had a great Disney Broadway adventure."

"['Something That I Want'] was such a wonderful, it wasn't like a tack on; I mean, there was a plan from the beginning. And I really loved the team and working with everybody on that movie. I would be sad not to have another opportunity, but I think this was not a gimme. This was like a let's see what this reboot does. But I hope it ends up on Broadway, and I hope that I get to. I have dream sequences about this. So the answer is no for now," she continued.

Potter added, "I've never done Broadway. I would love to dive into that world."

Live-action Tangled is already well underway, with many of the leading stars confirmed. Milo Manheim will play heartthrob Flynn Ryder, Teagan Croft will star in the leading role of Rapunzel, Kathryn Hahn is officially playing Mother Gothel (a longtime fan cast) and Star Wars' Andor star Diego Luna was just announced in a mystery role.

Potter also has some exciting projects currently in the works, including her recently announced upcoming album, Trespasser, her newly dropped single "Love Me Not" and her upcoming tour dates with Zac Brown Band. Trespasser will be released on August 21 this summer, and fans can already pre-save the album on their music platform of choice.

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Warmer weather means more footwear options in rotation, whether it’s sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, rain boots, or the slippers you keep by the door for quick errands. If your entryway is already starting to look crowded, Target is selling the Songmics Home 4-Tier Adjustable Shoe Rack for just $18 right now, down from $50. It holds up to 20 pairs of shoes, making it a super low-cost way to clean up a hallway or closet before summer clutter starts piling up.

The rack measures 29.5 inches high by 38.8 inches wide by 11 inches deep, offering four tiers of storage without taking up much floor space. It has a steel frame, non-woven fabric shelves, and sturdy plastic connectors, with each shelf designed to hold up to 11 pounds. Each tier has 6.7 inches of space between shelves, and the adjustable design lets you remove a shelf if you need room for taller footwear. It weighs 2.6 pounds and is freestanding.

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Its open design makes it easy to see what you have without digging through bins or opening a cabinet, and its versatility allows it to be placed anywhere, from a hallway to a bedroom closet or mud room. And since it weighs less than three pounds, you can move it around easily if you decide to switch up your home’s layout.

One reviewer described the shoe rack as being “very sturdy,” noting that it “looks great” and is “easy to put together.” Another person called it “very well-built,” agreeing that it’s “easy to assemble,” which is definitely a perk for anyone who might not be DIY-savvy.  

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The adjustable shelves are super useful if your shoe lineup isn’t all the same height. You can place flats, sneakers, sandals, and slippers on the regular tiers, while boots or taller pairs can fit once a shelf is removed. The slim depth also helps it tuck against a wall or inside a closet, but the width still gives you room to line up multiple pairs across each level. 

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If your entryway or closet needs a reset before summer, this is an easy buy for renters, small apartments, or anyone who has been meaning to finally deal with the shoe pile by the door. Be sure to grab the Songmics Home 4-Tier Adjustable Shoe Rack while it is still 64% off at Target.

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Saturday Night Liveis not only one of the longest-running TV shows still around, but it’s produced some of the most famous comedians and actors of the last five decades. It’s a proven formula: talented actor + a season or so on SNL = more success in film and television.

The show has always faced its share of scandals and controversies, an up-and-down roller coaster of popularity and critical acclaim, and scores of "problematic" characterizations by cast members and hosts over the years, described by former cast member Amy Poehler on a June 2025 episode of her podcast Good Hang as "inappropriate ... we all played people that we should not have played."

Yet it's still one of the most coveted opportunities for aspiring comedians and actors, and while SNL cast members don’t make chump change, their salaries are paltry in comparison to what they can make when they reach even greater heights of fame.

Here are the 20 richest SNL cast members—some of whom you may not even remember were on the show—ranked by their reported net worths.

Related: How Much Do 'SNL' Cast Members Make?

20 Richest SNL Cast Members of All Time Chevy Chase as an 'SNL' cast member in 1975

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20. Chevy Chase: $50 million

Chevy Chase was a part of the original Saturday Night Live cast back in 1975. Although he was there for the start of Weekend Update and so much more, he only lasted until halfway through the second season before leaving to pursue a career in film.

He later returned to host the show, but was reportedly banned in 1997 for allegedly being abusive to cast members. (That said, he's made cameos in the years since.) 

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19. Billy Crystal: $50 million

Billy Crystal was another one-season cast member, in 1985. He made a pretty big splash, though, with his parody of Fernando Lamas as a talk show host.

Crystal obviously went on to an uber-successful film career, starring in movies like Throw Momma from the Train (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989) and City Slickers (1991).

Related: Exciting News Sparks Congratulations for Beloved Actor Martin Short

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18. Christopher Guest: $60 million

Christopher Guest was on season 10 of SNL, from 1984 to 1985. However, he’s best known for starring in and later directing a series of famous “mockumentaries,” such as This Is Spinal Tap and the 2000 cult favorite Best in Show, as well as memorable roles in films like The Princess Bride.

He’s been married to actress Jamie Lee Curtissince 1984.

Related: All About Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest's Family

Chris Rock

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17. Chris Rock: $60 million

Chris Rock was an SNL cast member from 1990 to 1993, performing alongside fellow greats like Chris Farley, Adam Sandler and David Spade.

After his three-year stint, he focused more on his live comedy career and made some of the most successful stand-up specials of all time. He’s also acted in movies and hosted the Academy Awards twice.

Related: Who Will Be Lorne Michaels' Successor on ‘Saturday Night Live’?

David Spade

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16. David Spade: $70 million

David Spade was a writer and cast member on SNL from 1990 to 1996. After his success there, he went on to star in seven seasons of the show Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and Rules of Engagement (2007–2013). He’s also lent his voice to many animated films and acted in others, such as Tommy Boy (1995) and Joe Dirt (2001).

Spade co-hosts the podcast Fly on the Wall with fellow SNL alum Dana Carvey and enjoys a thriving stand-up comedy career.

Related: David Spade Has Talent in Spades—and the Net Worth to Prove It

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15. Tracy Morgan: $70 million

Tracy Morgan graced the SNL cast from 1996 to 2003. His time there overlapped with comedian and actress Tina Fey’s, which worked out for him when Fey cast him as a parody of himself on her show 30 Rock, for which he earned an Emmy nomination.

A 2015 settlement with Walmart—when one of its trucks crashed into Morgan's car, killing one passenger and leaving Morgan and other passengers seriously injured—probably contributes to Morgan's net worth.

Jimmy Fallon

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14. Jimmy Fallon: $70 million

Jimmy Fallon featured on SNL from 1998 to 2004, acting as co-host of Weekend Update. Afterward, he starred in a couple of movies—Taxi (2004) and Fever Pitch (2005)—before finding his ultimate success as host of The Tonight Show.

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13. Tina Fey: $75 million

Tina Fey was a cast member and head writer on SNL from 2000 to 2006, but she started writing for the show in 1997. Aside from her incredible run as a cast member, her later return to portray vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in 2008 is what cemented Fey as an SNL legend.

In 2004, Fey famously wrote and starred in the comedy Mean Girls and then created the hit show 30 Rock (2006-2013). She’s regularly acted in and worked on various other shows and movies, including recent hit The Four Seasons.

Related: Watch Tina Fey’s Reaction When Asked If She’d Be Open to Taking Over ‘SNL’ from Lorne Michaels (Exclusive)

Harry Shearer

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12. Harry Shearer: $85 million

Harry Shearer had two short stints on SNL: 1979–80 and 1984–85. He didn’t get along with show creator Lorne Michaels but found success elsewhere as the co-creator and co-star of This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

Fans may also know him as the voice actor for Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, and many other characters on The Simpsons, a longtime lucrative gig that's probably the biggest contributor to his net worth.

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11. Dennis Miller: $100 million

Dennis Miller, who was on SNL from 1985 to 1991, is remembered as a long-running host of the Weekend Update segment. After his departure, he wrote and hosted the HBO late-night talk show Dennis Miller Live (1994–2002), which earned five Emmy Awards.

Miller is also a successful stand-up comedian.

Will Ferrell

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10. Will Ferrell: $160 million

Will Ferrell appeared on SNL as a regular from 1995 to 2002 and is one of the most iconic cast members of all time. After leaving the show, he starred in a string of supremely popular 2000s comedies, including Elf (2003), Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights (2006) and Step Brothers (2008).

Ferrell continues to appear in many film and TV roles, including a role in the hit 2023 film Barbie.

Related: Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Have Fans 'Seeing Double’ During Playful Moment Mid-Lakers Game

Bill Murray

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9. Bill Murray: $180 million

Bill Murray was a writer and cast member on SNL from 1977 to 1980, winning an Emmy Award for his writing.

Today, Murray's career is still going strong after reaching superstardom early in classic comedies like Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981) and Ghostbusters (1984), as well as more recent dramatic roles in films like Lost in Translation (2003), The Friend (2024) and many Wes Anderson movies.

He also tours in a side project as a musician with his band, Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers.

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8. Ben Stiller: $200 million

Ben Stiller’s time on SNL was so brief and unremarkable that he’s not even remembered for it. He appeared as a cast member from March to April of 1989, for four episodes, and quit because he wanted to make pre-taped short films rather than perform live sketches.

Clearly, Stiller’s career wasn’t hurt by this blip on his resumé. He went on to star in movies such as There’s Something About Mary (1998), Zoolander (2001), Tropic Thunder (2008) and many others.

He's also an accomplished director, with his most recent projects being Severance and High Desert on Apple TV+.

Related: Ben Stiller Acting Like 'Proud Dad' at Knicks vs. Celtics Game Has Fans Rolling

Mike Myers

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7. Mike Myers: $200 million

Mike Myers was an SNL cast member from 1989 to 1995. During this time, he wrote and starred in the comedy Wayne’s World (1992), as well as its sequel, and is probably best known for his portrayal of the titular character in the Austin Powers movies (and, of course, a dual role as Dr. Evil).

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6. Eddie Murphy: $200 million

Looking back, it may be hard to believe that Eddie Murphy was only on SNL for four years, from 1980 to 1984. He was 19 years old when he was cast and, along with Joe Piscopo, enjoyed great popularity during his time on the show.

Murphy went on to become a beloved and wildly successful film star, with credits such as Beverly Hills Cop (1984), The Nutty Professor (1996) and Dr. Dolittle (1998).

Dan Aykroyd

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5. Dan Aykroyd: $250 million

Dan Aykroyd is one of the original SNL cast members, acting on the show from 1975 to 1979. He left the program with fellow cast member John Belushi due to rampant drug problems on set.

However, Aykroyd didn’t entirely leave SNL behind—he would later team up with Belushi in The Blues Brothers (1980), Eddie Murphy in Trading Places (1983) and Bill Murray in Ghostbusters (1984), which he co-wrote.

The comedic actor also ventured successfully into investments, co-founding the House of Blues franchise and the vodka brand Crystal Head Vodka.

Related: Aykroyd Family and Belushi Estate Revive Blues Brothers With New Project

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4. Julia Louis-Dreyfus: $250 million

Julia Louis-Dreyfus was an SNL cast member from 1982 to 1985, acting alongside famous alums such as Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal and Martin Short. However, it was the early '90s, when Seinfeld exploded in popularity, that she became a household name.

Louis-Dreyfus portrayed Elaine Benes in the critically acclaimed sitcom for nine years and later starred in The New Adventures of Old Christine for four seasons, as well as the successful HBO political comedy series Veep for seven seasons.

Related: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals the One ‘Seinfeld’ Regret She Can’t Shake

Robert Downey Jr.

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3. Robert Downey Jr.: $300 million

Like Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr.’s time on SNL was almost entirely forgettable. He spent one season as a cast member, from 1985 to 1986, and it probably would have been forgotten had Rolling Stone not ranked him as the show’s worst cast member (he was apparently “unfunny” and a “flop”).

Regardless, Downey’s not losing any sleep over it. He won an Oscar in 2024 for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. The man is Iron Man, after all.

Adam Sandler

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2. Adam Sandler: $440 million

Adam Sandler was an SNL cast member from 1991 to 1995 and also wrote for the show, and it didn’t take long for him to turn his TV comedy into movie material. He’s starred in countless hits, from 1995’s Billy Madison to 2019’s Murder Mystery, and has had a hand in creating a good chunk of his projects through his Happy Madison production company.

He’s even proven his worth as more than just a Hollywood clown, as he won an Independent Spirit Award for his dramatic role in Uncut Gems (2019).

Related: Big Daddy, Indeed! All About Adam Sandler's Kids, Sadie and Sunny

Lorne Michaels

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1. Lorne Michaels: $500 million

You might not think ofLorne Michaels as a cast member, but he’s been there from the start. The creator and producer of Saturday Night Live has even appeared in some sketches.

In addition to SNL, Michaels has produced other award-winning shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers and 30 Rock, as well as many hit movies, mostly starring SNL cast members.

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Most people know M*A*S*H as the iconic television series that aired from 1972 until 1983. However, it was originally a 1968 novel by Richard Hooker called MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors. This book was adapted into a 1970 film that starred one of the same actors from the series—Gary Burghoff, who played Radar.

The film won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival 56 years ago. According to a New York Times article from the time, the film "was only the third Hollywood film since 1948 to win the top prize at Cannes." The film also received five Academy Award nominations and was entered into the National Film Registry for preservation.

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In a 1973 interview with The Columbus Ledger, McLean Stevenson, who played Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, admitted that he was happy with the changes the show made from the movie, which made it more similar to the novel.

"First, the surgeons are highly skilled in the book and in the series. They are not in the movie,” Stevenson said. "Second, in the series, any joke in the operating room is strictly between the doctors. In the movie, some of the jokes were directed at the patients. Third, we all wanted to be drafted, as everyone in the book was. In the movie they made Col. Blake a regular Army man."

However, Robert Altman, the director of the movie, was not a fan of the television series. He has said, "I didn't like the series because that series to me was the opposite of my main reason for making this film.” He continued, "I thought it was the antithesis of what we were trying to do."

On Reddit, fans of the show are divided about the film. Many of them spoke about how different it is than the show that they know and love. One said, “Even though Gary Burghoff played Radar in both the movie and the series, the character in the series (even in the earlier seasons) is quite different than in the movie.” Another said, “If all you know is the TV show, you will find the movie shockingly dark.”

Few movies in Hollywood history are as delightfully strange and unexpectedly iconic as the 1976 gangster musical Bugsy Malone, where every tough guy and girl is played by a kid.

Bugsy Malone was an outlier when it was released in the mid-1970s.It was completely unlike any other movie released that year, including hits such as Rocky, All The President's Men, The Omen, A Star is Born, and The Bad News Bears.

The film starred Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Flo Nancarrow, John Cassisi, Martin Lev, Bonnie Langford, Dexter Fletcher, and Albin Humpty Jenkins. The youthful cast played up the film’s playful take on gangster tropes.

Bugsy Malone was set in 1920s New York. Directed by Alan Parker, the film follows rival mobsters competing for control of the city, complete with dance numbers and comedic whipped cream gun battles.

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Foster, who would go on to win two Academy Awards, shared with Magic Radio in 2017 her experience about making the film. She recalled that the movie was a bigger hit in the UK than in the United States.

"It really was a British movie. We shot it here, and most of the cast was British," she explained. "I remember being scared because I came from shooting Taxi Driver, so I wasn't there for rehearsals." Foster was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role of Iris Steensma.

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However, she experienced some mean girl behavior from some of her fellow female castmates during filming. "The first day I arrived, there was this group of girls, dancers, and they had a fire extinguisher in their hands, asking me, 'What's the password?' I didn't know and they sprayed me!"

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In a separate interview, Baio told Adam Corolla that he was ready to quit the business when he was asked to audition for Bugsy Malone. He read for two parts, the actor said, and asked director Parker "am I done" before he "threw the script at him" and walked out the door.

"Before I got home, I had the job," Baio continued. He was 13 when he booked the role.

Looking back on it, Baio called Bugsy Malone "a fantastic movie. What Alan Parker and that whole bunch of guys did was amazing. You can't not like the movie. It's kids dressed up as mobsters and wise guys shooting whipped cream guns."

The film's composer, Paul Williams, received several key accolades for his work on the movie. He was nominated for the movie's music in the category of Best Original Song Score and Its Adaptation at the 1977 Academy Awards and Best Original Song at the 1977 Golden Globes.

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In a city famous for high-speed coasters and sprawling movie-themed lands, a much quieter destination just took home the top crown. Discovery Cove has officially been named the No. 1 Best Theme Park in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, beating out the area's heavy hitters for the top spot in the Summer Travel category.

While Orlando’s most famous parks are defined by long lines and high adrenaline, Discovery Cove has built its reputation on being "fundamentally different," as Park President Brad Gilmour noted in the announcement. The limited-capacity, all-inclusive day resort is designed for travelers who want to trade the usual theme park chaos for white-sand beaches, winding tropical rivers, and intimate animal encounters.

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What makes this "theme park" win a total game-changer is that the admission price covers almost everything—from freshly prepared meals and drinks to snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and even parking. It’s a "one-and-done" approach to vacationing that resonates with travelers looking for luxury without the hidden fees.

If you’re planning a visit this season, there are a few new ways to level up the experience:

• Paradise Nights: The park recently launched this separately-ticketed evening show. After the day-guests head home, the beach transforms with Caribbean-style dining, fire performers, and aerialists.
• Up-Close Encounters: New premium add-ons like Flamingo Point and the Ultimate Animal Experience offer behind-the-scenes access to the park’s resident birds and mammals.
• Undersea Adventures: For those who want to get their hair wet, the SeaVenture underwater walking tour allows you to stroll along the floor of a tropical reef surrounded by marine life.

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The Newsweek honor is just the latest in a string of accolades for the resort, which also recently picked up "Best Lazy River" honors from USA TODAY and a 2026 Good Housekeeping Travel Award. For the smart traveler, it’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to do an Orlando theme park is to actually slow down.

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Real Estate app and website Zillow released its national home price outlook for March 2026 - March 2027, estimating 0% growth over the period. It also shows that home prices in more than a third of the country will decline, making it an opportune time for buyers. 

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Some Areas Are Growing

While it’s good news for home buyers if prices stay the same or decline, nearly two-thirds of the country will stay stable or even grow. Some of the biggest areas of growth are occurring in New England, with a few Midwestern and Southern regions also making the top 10 list.

The top 10 areas with the highest projected real estate growth:

• Syracuse, NY —> +5.0% 
• Rockford, IL —> +4.5%
• Atlantic City, NJ —> +4.5% 
• Rochester, NY —>  +4.0%  
• Utica, NY  —> +3.5% 
• Knoxville, TN  —> +3.4% 
• Norwich, CT  —> +3.3% 
• Binghamton, NY  —> +3.3% 
• Morristown, TN  —> +3.3% 
• Green Bay, WI  —> +3.2%

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More Affordable Areas

If you’re looking for your dream retirement home, however, there is an equally impressive list where home prices are actually declining. It may be the perfect time to buy if any of these regions catch your eye. 

• Houma, LA —> -7.0% 
• Lake Charles, LA —> -5.6% 
• Austin, TX —> -4.6% 
• New Orleans, LA —> -4.4% 
• Shreveport, LA —> -3.6% 
• Beaumont, TX —> -3.4% 
• Alexandria, LA —> -3.4% 
• Lafayette, LA —> -3.2% 
• Vallejo, CA —> -3.2% 
• Chico, CA —> -3.2% 

Louisiana seems to be the winner, with 60% of the top 10 affordable cities located within the state. Texas and even California also appear in the top 10. Texas is surprising, considering it leads the nation in attracting new residents. California, although it’s seen a population decline in recent years, tends to see its real estate hold value. 

Southern Living

A New York Times article from last year noted that Americans were staying put, but those who did decide to migrate were overwhelmingly headed south. With more temperate weather and less taxes, the South has always been a draw for retirees. 

Areas like Houma, LA, however, may have more woes than rewards. Like Florida, home insurance costs are incredibly disproportionate to the rest of the country. The average insurance premium sits realistically in the 5-figure range. 

More stable insurance markets, like Austin, TX, may be the best choice of all. The pandemic-era growth that exploded across the city has rapidly declined, leaving 128% more sellers than buyers. It looks like everything is bigger in Texas, including housing availability. 

Related: Why Florida Is No Longer the Top Choice for Your Retirement, According to Real Estate Pros

So if a move is part of your retirement plan, checking out one of these areas could see you snagging the home of your dreams. Just make sure to check other factors, like the cost of living and insurance premiums, before hiring U-Haul. 

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Peacock has your summer binge-watch locked and loaded with the Five Star Weekend.

Jennifer Garner's new secret-filled drama, a series based on Elin Hilderbrand's popular novel, recently dropped the first trailer on May 11, which already has fans counting down until the July release.

In the 90-second trailer, Garner's character, Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author, is informed by police that her husband had been in a deadly accident.

As she tries to move forward following the tragic loss, she plans a girls' trip to Nantucket with a group of friends she's gathered from "each stage of her life" to help her through the grieving process.

The synopsis for the eight-episode drama reads, "Unable to move forward, the death starts to expose the cracks in Hollis' picture-perfect life -- her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter and her growing pursuit of validation from her fans."

"Set against a luxurious and coastal backdrop, the stars will mature in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed," it continues.

Fans were quick to note that there's only one reason they're going to tune into the series, "the lowkey" stacked cast.

"Regina’s in it !! I have to watchhh and Janet!!" one commented noted of Regina Hall, who stars as Dru-Anne Hall, and The Good Places' D'Arcy Carden as Brooke Kirtley.

"I see Regina and Jennifer I click This looks good," another noted, while a second chimed in, "I love this cast."

"ermagerd...a Jennifer Garner Timothy Olyphant reprise...YES," someone else noted, as the duo previously shared the screen in 2006's romantic comedy-drama Catch and Release.

"If I had a nickel for every time Jennifer Garner's character's significant other dies and then she proceeds to find love again in Timothy Olyphant's character, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice," someone else joked.

The star-studded cast also includes Chloë Sevigny as Tatum McKenzie and Gemma Chan as Gigi Ling.

It is set to premiere all at once on July 9, 2026.

As mentioned, the film is an adaptation of the 2023 beach read drama and mystery novel written by the "queen of the beach read," which was also a "top national fiction bestseller," centering on grief, friendship, secrets and reinvention.

Related: Jenna Bush Hager Found the Perfect Beach Read That's Being Called 'the Book of the Summer'

It’s the week of the long-awaited cotillion on the CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates, as Samantha vies for platinum debutant, a shocking death takes its toll on Fairmont Crest, all this and more are revealed in the spoilers for the week of May 18, 2026.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers for May 18, 2026 through May 22, 2026.Monday, May 18 - Episode #289

Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) and Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnée Duplaix), host family and friends, Kat Richardson (Colby Nixon), Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla), Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson), Jessica Harris (Camryn Jade), June (Jasmine Burke), to get ready for the cotillion with Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) doing their hair and makeup.

Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) meets with Ren (Donny Carrington).

Ashley (Jen Jacob) is in a panic as Grayson (Jordi Vilasuso) prepares for the worst.

Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) questions Hayley (Marquita Goings) about her past.

Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) puts Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) in the hot seat.

Tuesday, May 19 - Episode #290

Grayson completes his assignment, but then all hell breaks loose at the warehouse.

Samantha and Jessica make their cotillion debut while Nicole has to deal with an emergency.

Wednesday, May 20 - Episode #291

Someone Dies.

A Platinum Deb is crowned.

Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) questions Joey (Jon Lindstrom) about the chaos of the evening.

Tyrell and Jessica slip away for their first time together.

Thursday, May 21 - Episode #292

Ashley and Naomi are shell-shocked.

Elon makes demands of Joey.

Donnell has some tough questions for Vanessa.

Marcel questions a perp.

Bill, Kat and Tomas compare notes.

Friday, May 22 - Episode #293

Anita, Vernon and Ted have to do damage control.

Andre and Dani console someone they love, while Nicole is asked to reach out to a distraught colleague.

Donnell confronts Joey as Kat doles out advice to Deanna.

One of the McBrides has a stunning reunion.

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Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount Plus.

Viewers can catch up on all of the drama from Fairmount Crest from the beginning of the series on Paramount Plus or for free on Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST  channel.

Related: 'Beyond the Gates' ‘Social Event of the Season’ Finally Arrives—And We Have Your First Look at the Cotillion Drama (Exclusive)

If you’ve been on TikTok recently, and your For You Page tends to steer either toward true crime or relationship drama, you’ve probably seen videos talking about “alpine divorce.” Many of the top videos are stitches of other people giving their commentary on the term or stories of people who have gotten “alpine divorced.” 

One video that seemed to kick off another wave of people talking about this concept, posted on TikTok by user @everafteriya on Feb. 18. On the screen, she writes a “POV” caption, basically setting up a scenario where your significant other takes you hiking in the mountains and leaves you alone, making you realize “he never liked you to begin with.” 

However, Dr. Kathy McMahon—a clinical psychologist, founder of Couples Therapy Inc and a Certified Gottman Method Therapist—tells Parade that this phenomenon is more than just a boyfriend not liking you. 

“I think the more interesting story is hiding in the term itself,” she shares, adding that the term is actually not strong enough for her liking, either. And for good reason.

Ahead, we dig into what “alpine divorce” means and why Dr. McMahon considers the label to be severely understated for what it’s actually describing. Plus, the link between an “alpine divorce” and true crime, and if there’s any good that can come out of this going viral. 

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What Is an ‘Alpine Divorce’?

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An “alpine divorce” is what you might have already gathered: it’s a social media term for when a partner—usually a man—leaves their significant other—usually a woman—out in the middle of nowhere. 

Apparently, the term comes from a 1893 short story of the same name—An Alpine Divorce—by Robert Barr, per People. In the end, the nameless female character dies at the hands of her husband’s scheme, which revolves around one final hike together (which, of course, she doesn’t know is her last). 

This term could be referring to a man leaving his partner on a literal mountain, but it could also just be anywhere that he presumably has more knowledge or skills to survive it, and the woman does not. And he's not oblivious to the harm he could cause; he knowingly leaves his girlfriend or wife out there, which could result in her getting lost or severely hurt (or worse). Basically, he leaves with the car keys, so to speak.

And if that sounds worse than a social media term, you’d be correct.

“‘Alpine divorce’ is doing the same cultural work as ‘domestic dispute,’” Dr. McMahon tells Parade. “It takes something that is, in the worst cases, manslaughter (and in nearly all cases, abuse) and makes it sound like a relationship incompatibility. A divorce implies mutual dissolution. What we're actually describing is one person weaponizing the other's vulnerability.”

Related: Psychologists Warn: These 7 Defensive Phrases Are Red Flags in a Relationship

Is an 'Alpine Divorce' the Same as or Related to Avoidant Attachment?

Maybe this behavior reminds you of descriptions of—or your own experiences with someone who has—avoidant attachment. However, that’s not the case here either.  

“Calling this ‘avoidant attachment’ is the clinical version of the same softening,” Dr. McMahon states. “Avoidant attachment describes people who go quiet under stress and pull away emotionally. That's real, it's common and it's workable in therapy.”

However, someone who commits “alpine divorce” isn’t pulling away because they’re overwhelmed emotionally. 

“It's not what you're looking at when a man controls the food, the water, the map and the pace—and then vanishes, as in [this recent] Reddit article,” she points out. “That's coercive control. The mountain didn't create the dynamic. It revealed it. And in some cases, it was chosen precisely because it would.”

So, ultimately, the psychologist says that women shouldn’t be asking “Does he have avoidant attachment?” but rather “Who holds the map?”

“Abandoning someone in a dangerous place isn't a relationship problem,” she notes. “It's endangerment. Calling it anything softer is like calling cut brakes an ‘engineering problem.’”

The Problem With the Term ‘Alpine Divorce’ and Why It’s the Wrong Way To Frame What’s Going On

The above Reddit post that Dr. McMahon referred to was posted on April 16 and describes a woman who went on a four-day hiking trip in Peru with her then-boyfriend. He was a tour guide who knew those hikes well and was supposed to know how to safely navigate others on the trail, too. 

However, on the last night of the hike, he got into a sour mood for no reason and then told the poster in the morning of their last day that it “will be the last time” they saw each other. The user then describes a harrowing experience of being left behind on the trail multiple times. He then completely changed his tune once they got back to a town, even saying that his reason for being so mean was because he had a blister… 

So even though the person who posted this horrible situation used the term “alpine divorce,” Dr. McMahon shares that it’s actually “a coercive control incident with a mountain backdrop.” She gives a rundown of why she says that:

• “He controlled all resources: food, water, navigation—by design, because he's a professional guide who knew exactly what that dependency meant.”
• “He used silence and rage as punishment with no stated cause—textbook stonewalling as domination.”
• “He deliberately misdirected her and watched her follow the wrong path.”
• “When she caught up, terrified and dehydrated, he blamed her for being selfish and slow—that's DARVO: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.”
• “Then he bought her snacks and said he loved her—that's the reconciliation phase of the abuse cycle.”

So, ultimately, “that's not a bad hike. That's intimate partner abuse at altitude,” she states. 

After seeing so many stories and hearing the cruelty behind a lot of these partners’ choices, the label of “divorce” does seem just too flimsy to describe the abuse going on.

"Calling it 'alpine divorce' is like calling a mugging a 'wallet transfer,'" Dr. McMahon definitively says. 

Related: The 6 Most Overlooked Red Flags in a Relationship, According to a Psychologist

The Link Between 'Alpine Divorce' and True Crime

If that story, and the description of “alpine divorce,” sound like something out of a horror movie or something a true crime podcast might cover, you’d be right. Unfortunately, there are so many real-life cases that make their way into content for true crime documentaries or podcast episodes. 

One of the most recent incidents that took over many people’s feeds was the death of Kerstin Gurtner. Her then-boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, left her on Austria’s tallest mountain in freezing cold weather. He was charged with “grossly negligent manslaughter” for reportedly leaving his girlfriend, who was suffering from hypothermia and exhaustion, on the mountain, per Global News. He was an experienced climber and used to that altitude, and the prosecutors pointed to that being the reason for the manslaughter charge; he was meant to be the guide and chose to take her there in those conditions, knowing her inexperience. 

And even if social media is now deeming this behavior with this new term, Dr. McMahon points out that this type of abuse isn’t novel.

“This pattern isn't new—true crime has covered it for decades. What's new is that women finally have a shared language for it, which is genuinely valuable,” she shares. “The risk is that the cute name and the soft clinical framing may lead them to believe it's a compatibility issue when it may be a safety issue.”

The Good That Can Come Out of ‘Alpine Divorce’ Going Viral

Even though the term might be inaccurate for what it’s describing, as Dr. McMahon mentioned before, it’s still doing a service by getting the word out about this behavior.

“The framing is wrong, but if it makes the concept popular, and the description includes: ‘This is dangerous. Run, don't walk,’ it's doing its job,” she further explains.

The “best explanation” she has heard for these patterns comes from Dr. Dina McMillan and her TEDx Talk called “Unmasking the abuser.” In it, Dr. McMillan talks about an abuser’s early behavior, which she notes is called “grooming.”

“Grooming is scripted behavior with a purpose,” Dr. McMillan explains, saying that their goal is to “lure” someone in, gain their trust and increase control, leading to further abuse. She says these tactics are under the umbrella of “influence techniques,” called “psychological manipulation.” And there aren’t many ways to stop the cycle of abuse caused by people who use these tactics.

“Your only protection and your only defense is to get away from the person who is using them on you,” she states.

So with that in mind, if all the frenzy around “alpine divorce” makes you realize that you’re in one of these relationships, then it’s a good thing because it could make you wake up and realize you need to distance yourself from them ASAP. And that could save people from abuse, and maybe even save lives.

“Women can learn the precursors, the grooming behaviors that they can identify before they decide whether they take that hike at all,” Dr. McMahon shares. “They may even help them discontinue these types of relationships at the start.” 

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• Dr. Kathy McMahon is a clinical psychologist and founder of Couples Therapy Inc. She’s also a sex therapist and Certified Gottman Method Therapist.