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First he was a cowboy. Next, there was Dirty Harry the cop. Then, real-life Clint Eastwood turned to... politics?

These days, the move is not exactly unheard of, and Wednesday, April 8 marks 40 years since the Oscar winner, 95, was actually elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a village in California.

In 1986, Eastwood racked up 2,166 votes over incumbent Mayor Charlotte Townsend's 799, Carmel's official website reports. Fellow actor-turned-politician Ronald Reagan even phoned in his congratulations at the time.

The Million Dollar Baby helmer is said to have chalked up solid accomplishments for his adopted hometown during his two-year term, including spearheading the construction of Carmel library's Park Branch annex and children's library, as well as the addition of public restrooms on the city's famed Carmel Beach.

In the decades since his mini political reign, Eastwood won multiple Academy Awards for his western film Unforgiven (1992) and later directed movies that simply dominated the box office (looking at you, American Sniper). In addition to Million Dolly Baby, Gran Torino (2008) was another modern drama film that saw him in the director's chair, in addition to starring.

Cut to 2026, and the Hollywood icon turns 96 next month. Reports say he has quietly stepped away from the industry, and a source close to Eastwood says the transition has been entirely intentional. “His filmmaking days are finally over,” the source exclusively told Closer Weekly in an article shared April 3. “Clint’s main hobbies now are playing piano and making art for himself.”

According to the source, Eastwood has been splitting his time between homes on the California coast and Hawaii, far from the Hollywood circles he once was a part of. “He’s retreated to his beautiful homes far away from Tinseltown, and he doesn’t seem interested at all with saying a grand goodbye or even looking back on the library of unforgettable films he has made,” the source noted. “Being famous doesn’t mean anything to him anymore.”

The Beach Boys are known for a number of hits featuring their signature upbeat surf-rock sound, but there's one slowed-down number that has become a timeless love song.

The band's 1966 ballad "God Only Knows" is one of their most beloved songs, earning a spot on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2011, where it was ranked #11. It was released as the B-side track to their smash hit single "Wouldn't It Be Nice," off their renowned Pet Sounds album.

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"God Only Knows" wasn't the group's biggest song on the U.S. charts, peaking at #39 on the BillboardHot 100. It also reached #21 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, while making it all the way to #2 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart in August 1966.

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Featuring heartfelt, bittersweet lyrics written by Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson in collaboration with advertising copywriter Tony Asher, paired with tender vocals from Carl Wilson, "God Only Knows," has gone down in history as a stunning song for all forms of love.

It's no surprise that it is frequently included on wedding playlist roundups, and is even named on The Knot's list of suggestions for the emotional father-daughter dance at wedding receptions. Time Out magazine also has "God Only Knows" ranked at #23 on their list of the 30 Best Love Songs of All Time, published in January.

Even several other songwriters and successful music artists have expressed their appreciation for the Beach Boys ballad, including Paul McCartney, who previously described "God Only Knows" as the "greatest song ever written." The Beatles icon also said in a 2007 interview for BBC Radio 1 that it's "one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it."

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With a title like "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers," it's no surprise that ZZ Top's 1973 hit is still considered a party anthem. In April 2026, Ultimate Classic Rocknamed the song, off the 1973 album, Tres Hombres, as the number 1 beer-themed song to listen to on National Beer Day, observed on April 7.

The song, which was covered by Motörhead in 1977, details a rowdy bar, full of music and fights. The tune's rocking guitar riffs interrupt the narrator's attempt to persuade their "baby" to go to said establishment.

Billy Gibbons Shared How Much He Appreciates 'Tres Hombres'

ZZ Top's guitarist Billy Gibbons, now 76, revealed he thinks Tres Hombres is the band's "defining" album in an interview with Classic Rock Revisited.

"Would have to say Tres Hombres was a real turning point when it came out in '73. We're pretty religious -- pun somewhat intended -- about performing the 'Waitin' for the Bus/Jesus Left Chicago' medley, the first two tracks on the album, in every one of our concerts. 'Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers' describes who's on stage and in the audience and, come on, 'La Grange' is on it. Talk about a 'defining moment!'" said Gibbons in the interview.

In a 2023 interview with AXS TV, Gibbons shared that his bandmates Elwood Francis and Frank Beard also love Tres Hombres, which was ZZ Top's third studio album. In addition, he noted that fans also think highly of the record.

"It's rather remarkable that this particular record, not only is it a favorite of between me Frank and Elwood, everybody seems to think that this was one of the standout releases from ZZ Top," said Gibbons in the 2023 interview.

Gibbons also said he has a fondness for the art inside the album.

"Check out the Mexican food spread inside. It's worth the price of admission," quipped Gibbons while speaking to AXS TV.

For anyone going through a rough time romantically, Fleetwood Mac's classic 1977 album Rumours is definitely one of the most relatable records in rock history. And it's no wonder: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were in the process of breaking up, as were Christine and John McVie, and pretty much every song on the album is a reflection of the band members' personal relationship turmoil...but one is particularly sad, in its own kind of way.

Written solely by Christine, the ballad "Songbird" seems to be a sort of contemplation on the lasting nature of love (even, perhaps, when things don't work out):

"For you, there’ll be no more crying /For you, the sun will be shining / And I feel that when / I’m with you / It’s alright, I know it’s right"

On the one hand, "Songbird" could definitely be seen as an optimistic take on the end of a relationship, or the story of a romance that turns into a different kind of love...but that didn't stop Far Out from ranking the tune among the "most depressing rock songs ever."

Christine, who died in 2022, always maintained that "Songbird" wasn't about any one person.

“It doesn’t really relate to anybody in particular; it relates to everybody,” she said in a 2017 interview with Uncut. “A lot of people play it at their weddings or at bar mitzvahs or at their dog’s funeral. It’s universal. It’s about you and nobody else. It’s about you and everybody else. That’s how I like to write songs.”

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As she explained on various occasions, the song popped into Christine's head in the middle of the night in a burst of unexpected inspiration.

“I woke up in the middle of the night and the song just came into my head,” she told The Guardian in 2016. “I got out of bed, played it on the little piano I have in my room, and sang it with no tape recorder. I sang it from beginning to end: everything.” She added, “I can’t tell you quite how I felt. It was as if I’d been visited. It was a very spiritual thing. I was frightened to play it again in case I’d forgotten it.”

McVie called producer Ken Callait first thing the next morning so she could record the tune before she forgot how it went, and the rest, as they say, is music history. Fleetwood Mac often closed live shows with Christine at the piano, playing the song alone. According to American Songwriter, Mick Fleetwood once said "Songbird" is the song he wants played at his funeral, to send him off "fluttering."

Related: 1977 Classic Hit Ranked Among 'Best Soft Rock Songs' of All Time

The first season of Age of Attraction followed Andrew Wheeler and LibbyVodicka, showing interest in each other. However, they had many differences. Andrew, 39, has two daughters who are about to be teenagers. Libby, 22, made a lot of jokes to avoid being vulnerable in their conversations.

But there was a love triangle we didn't see. Netflix released deleted scenes on Tudum. Andrew's date with another woman had an important reveal.

Who Did Andrew Date on ‘Age of Attraction’? Ashley Wottring in 'Age of Attraction' Season 1.

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Turns out Andrew was interested in Ashley Wottring early in the season. They sat in the woods together in a deleted scene on Tudum. This was the first time they had talked since the mixer.

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"Libby has been fun," he told Ashley, 38. "I feel like my connection with her is a little bit different than like, my connection with you." He said things were calming and chill with the business owner. Ashley said she has only been in love once and he asked why it didn't work out.

"I am a virgin that has been waiting for marriage," she told the father. "And I get that's different. I get that's probably weird. I understand it's not for everyone. I don't expect the person I'm with to have done that either."

She said her ex couldn't handle that. "And the hard part for me was that he called me selfish for doing it," Ashley revealed. She hopes to find a man who respects her decision.

Andrew thanked her for telling him. He called her "sweet" and "sincere." Andrew said he could be OK with being with a virgin. Ashley walked away feeling good about the situation.

They talked again on another day. Ashley said he had the best reaction so far to her decision and thanked him. She was ready to commit to doing the process with him. Andrew revealed he had a stronger connection with Libby, and she said that's OK.

Everything worked out in the end. Libby and Andrew said they are making their long-distance relationship work at the reunion close to a year after filming. If he had picked Ashley, the cameras wouldn't have followed them because their ages are close.

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When it comes to pantry staples, there's nothing more versatile than a humble can of beans. They're loaded with fiber and protein, generally pretty cheap, and for the most part, only require a few additional ingredients to make them taste amazing. You can use them to supplement meals, flavor them millions of different ways and even enjoy them straight out of the can. Not to mention, canned beans can last in the pantry for years, making them the perfect item to keep on hand, you know, just in case Leave the World Behind turns out to be a documentary or something. 

But although they're one of the most ubiquitous pantry staples out there, it's easy to find yourself in a bean rut, unsure of what to do with that can of garbanzo beans you picked up when you were trapped in a dense bean salad-induced fever dream all last year. Luckily, to give you a few fresh ideas and help you pick out the best can of beans possible, we asked three bean-loving chefs their opinion, and their No. 1 answer was unanimous. Here's everything you need to know about canned beans and how to make the pantry MVP taste extraordinary.

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Our Panel of Chefs

• Pati Jinich: Chef Pati Jinich is the New York Times bestselling author and James Beard Award-winning chef and host of PBS' Panamericana, La Frontera and Pati's Mexican Table. You can keep up with her on Instagram and her website, and make sure to keep an eye out for her new cookbook, Foods of La Frontera, launching in September 2026.
• Richard Sandoval: Chef Richard Sandoval is a global pioneer of contemporary Latin cuisine and the founder of Richard Sandoval Hospitality, which operates over 60 restaurants across four continents. He's also widely credited with introducing Latin food to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Serbia. You can keep up with him on Instagram or at his website.
• Jessica Rice: Chef Jessica Rice, also known as Chef Jess, is the recipe development manager for Budget Bytes. Her experience includes founding Nashville's first full-scale raw vegan restaurant, AVO, as well as sharing her expertise in the classroom, teaching first- and second-year culinary students at Niagara College's Canadian Institute of Food and Wine. Follow her on Instagram for more.

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What To Look for When Buying Canned Beans

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Choosing the perfect can of beans isn't rocket science, but there are some things you'll want to check for to ensure you're getting the most bang for your buck. Here's what the chefs say you should look for when buying a can of beans at the grocery store:

The price

According to our panel of chefs, the first thing you should always check when you're buying a can of beans is the price. While you can certainly splurge on a more expensive can if you want, for the most part, a higher price point doesn't necessarily equate to a better bean. On average, a can of beans should cost you no more than $1.50, and always take advantage of deals to stock up.

An easy-to-read ingredients list

You also always want to review the ingredients list and ensure you're okay with what you see. For chef Pati, that means looking for a can of beans "that already have a soul." Her go-to brand is La Costeña, and the reason she loves it is that "they're already cooked with onion, tomato, jalapeño and spices. They taste like someone actually cooked them with care and intention."

Chef Richard prefers a simpler ingredient list with only beans, water and a small amount of salt. He also tries to avoid any unnecessary preservatives, added sugars or high sodium when possible.

And chef Jessica follows a similar rule, but points out that calcium chloride, as an extra ingredient, shouldn't be alarming. The usual reason for the addition is to help the beans maintain their texture and firmness. "There's nothing worse than opening a can of beans for a salad or soup only to discover they are practically mush," she says. 

Check the can

Our chefs also recommend checking the can for dents or dings, as even small nicks can create openings for bacteria to enter. It's also a good idea to double-check that the can mentions being made with a BPA-free liner. While most canned goods manufactured in the U.S. use alternative liners, some imported goods may still use the controversial epoxy lining.

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The Best Thing To Make With Canned Beans, According to 3 Chefs

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Once you've selected your bean of choice and have made your way home, instead of just stuffing your carefully chosen legumes into your pantry, now it's time to get cooking. And when it comes to what you can make with a simple can of beans, the options are truly endless. Whether you warm them up with spices on the stove to serve as a side with your weekly arroz con pollo or toss them into a salad with a variety of other vegetables, there's truly no wrong way to use them. 

But when we asked our chefs what they liked to make with the humble canned bean, they all said the same thing.

Soups and Stews: All of our chefs noted that canned beans make a great addition to soups and stews because they're already cooked and soak up flavor easily. You could toss pinto beans into chili, make a cassoulet with white beans or use them straight from the can in a gorgeous Mediterranean-inspired salad. 

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3 More Genius, Chef-Approved Ways To Use Canned Beans1. A quick and easy side

Perhaps the simplest way to use canned beans is to warm them up with aromatics, as chef Pati and chef Richard do. Add a punch of flavor with onion, garlic, chiles and spices before adding the beans, allowing them to infuse with the flavors. Finish them with a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro, and you've got a quick and easy side dish with minimal effort.

2. Protein supplement or replacement

Our chefs also recommend using a can of beans to beef up dishes like tacos and tamales, or as a meat replacement altogether. You can turn canned beans into a veggie burger or mash them and use them as a lasagna filling.

3. Popular recipe additions

Clearly, these chefs know their way around a can of beans, and now so do you! But if you're still looking for inspo on what to do with that lingering can of chickpeas or navy beans in the pantry, we've included a few more chef-approved recipes to try out below. 

• High Fiber Bean Curry
• Chocolaty Black Beany Brownies
• Vegan Queso (Bonus: It's nut-free!)
• Black Bean Chickpea Burgers
• 15 Bean Soup
• Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas
• Chihuahua-Style Charro Beans
• Air Fryer Falafel
• Aquafaba for Vegan Meringues
• White Bean Soup

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Decluttering your home often means investing in organizers that can help you maximize tight spaces like cramped closets or overstuffed cabinets. If you need to add extra storage to rooms as you're tidying up this spring, Amazon has plenty of convenient storage solutions to choose from. One particularly handy option for organizing small spaces is currently on sale.

Amazon's Caktraie 4-Pack Stackable Storage Bins are now just $29, marked down from the usual $45 price for a limited time. With this deal, each sturdy, collapsible container is just over $7. The same bins are also on sale in a five-pack for $36. More than 4,000 sets have been purchased in the last month alone, earning these bins an Amazon's Choice designation as a highly-rated product that's available to ship immediately.

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Each bin measures 13.1 inches wide, 16.6 inches deep, and 7.3 inches tall. There's ample space inside for organizing small-to-medium-sized items like shoes, books, office supplies, and toiletries. Made of polypropylene plastic, these bins are highly durable yet lightweight. They also fold down completely flat for easy storage when not in use.

To take advantage of vertical storage space, all four bins have an interlocking design so they can be stacked together. Several reviewers mentioned using them as a freestanding storage tower in the corner of a room or closet, while others added them singularly or stacked two-by-two on shelves and inside cabinets. When stacked, each bin can be pulled out about halfway, similar to a drawer, so you can easily grab what you need from inside.

Related: Amazon's 'Spacious' $25 Modular Cube Organizers Are Excellent for Storing Clothes, Books, and Toys

Reviewers were highly impressed by the "super handy" design of these storage bins. Several noted that they are a "versatile" way to organize everything from closet and cabinet interiors to toys in a child's room.

One shopper who purchased the set to use in their RV said the bins are "just perfect" for adding storage to small spaces. "They’re great for organizing clothes, accessories, pantry items, or bathroom supplies, and the open design makes it easy to see what’s inside without digging around," they said.

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At just $29, the Caktraie 4-Pack Stackable Storage Bins is an accessible way to organize your home without overspending. Add the set to your Amazon cart now while this deal is still available!

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If you are a beauty lover like I am, then you understand the never-ending struggle of keeping all of your products neat and organized. There's always a new serum to try, a new makeup palette to play with, a new hairspray to test out; the list goes on and on. This is why finding high-quality organizational solutions for keeping it all together is a must. Luckily, you don't have to break the bank in order to do so, especially when stores like Five Below exist. Right now, the budget-friendly retailer is selling a chic beauty organizer that is perfect for keeping your products organized and easy to find.

Five Below's Urban Butterfly Beauty Organizer is a game changer for beauty enthusiasts. It is the perfect solution for organizing and storing any and all beauty products, including skincare, makeup, haircare and other grooming essentials. The chic organizer comes in a translucent peachy pink color, making it easy to see all of the contents inside. What's more, this organizer is simple to transport thanks to its easy-carry handle and snap closure lid.

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Featuring three divided compartments, this beauty organizer makes keeping all of your daily makeup, skincare, haircare and other grooming staples organized a total breeze. You can easily navigate this organizer by storing like-items in each divided compartment. For example, you could keep your skincare products in the first bin, makeup in the second and haircare in the third. This makes moving through your beauty routine that much easier!

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This beauty organizer is also stylish enough to keep on display. You don't have to shove it in a drawer or cabinet if you don't want to. You can keep it out on your bathroom counter or vanity without it looking like an eyesore. This just adds to the organizer's practicality and ease of use.

This sleek beauty organizer is available at select Five Below stores now for just $5.

If you are interested in other Five Below finds, be sure to check out this adorable whimsigoth kitchen item that's perfect for Twilight fans, this Turkish throw that is the definition of boho chic home decor, these incredible beauty dupes that are just as good as their high-end counterparts or this retro-inspired home find.

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When Stephen King was involved in a car accident in 1999, he turned to writing to help him recuperate. Developed within six months, Dreamcatcher has become one of the author’s least liked books, but it turned 25 this year.

What many people may not realize is that Dreamcatcher almost went by another name. It was King’s wife, Tabitha King, who encouraged him to change it.

‘Dreamcatcher’ Almost Went By the Name ‘Cancer’

The novel, which is set in the popular fictional town of Derry in Maine, was originally titled Cancer. We can thank his wife for the change of name, and it’s not clear if it would have become such a major seller (and eventually a movie) if it went by the original name. Most importantly, it was originally written in longhand as a way to help King recuperate from his car crash.

The crash itself is part of the reason King now doesn’t like this piece of his work, which was his first full-length novel since Bag of Bones in 1998. He was on heavy painkillers at the time of writing due to the pain that he was in, and that contributed to the change of writing style. Many certainly questioned it at the time of the release, and with more information, it helps to understand the nuances to the work.

‘Dreamcatcher’ Is Set 25 Years After the Original Events

What’s funny is that the 25th anniversary is poignant for this particular story. It all starts with four boys in the haunted city of Derry. Then it cuts to 25 years later, when these four boys are men, living their own separate lives, who come together each hunting season.

When they come across a stranger in their camp who is disorientated and mumbling something about lights in the sky, they aren’t sure what to think about the situation. Sure enough, they’re all soon confronted by a creature from another world, and so starts the sci-fi horror involving an alien parasite that will kill to get what it wants.

Two years after the novel’s release, it was released as a movie adaptation. However, not only was it plagued by negative reviews, but it was also a box office bomb.

Mick Jagger's daughter, Georgia May Jagger, is a true blonde beauty as she rolls around in a field of daffodils to promote her beauty line.

The daughter of the Rolling Stones icon, 34, who serves as the founder of May Botanicals, sports the same blonde hair as her Texan model mother, Jerry Hall. But one look at that smile, and it's safe to say that she inherited it from her father, who's still rocking out on stages across the globe at 82.

In a new series of photos, Georgia May sports a white knit dress as she lies in a beautiful field of daffodils with a cloudy sky behind her.

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Georgia Celebrated Her Birthday Back in January

Back in January, Georgia May celebrated her birthday with a fun photo carousel filled with family photos from a beach vacation with her squad. That squad, of course, includes her famous mother, Jerry Hall, who knows a thing or two about modeling as well.

“Excited to turn 30 again tomorrow 🩵,” Georgia May captioned the photo set, which featured a stunning waterfront photo of the beauty toting her young son in her arms. From building sandcastles on sandy beaches to sipping wine with her mom, it looks like Georgia May knows how to have a good time.

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Last year, Georgia May and her sister, Elizabeth Jagger, starred alongside their legendary mother in a Burberry campaign. But there were a couple of special guest stars in the campaign:  The Jagger girls’ sons, Eugene and Dean, WWD pointed out.

“I love being a grandma,” Hall shared in a video for the campaign, which features the family. Georgia May also speaks of her son Dean, noting, “The baby has started talking — he just kind of babbles to himself.”

The sweet video features the whole family and their tiny tots, who work it for the camera with ease.

Related: Mick Jagger, 82, and His Stunning Fiancée Melanie Hamrick, 38, Hit the Red Carpet After the Oscars

Comedian, actress, and TV host Nikki Glaser, 41, has never been one to mince words. She gets brutally honest making fun of herself in her standup act, as well as when she's completely roasting other people. So it's no real surprise she's talking openly about her personal sex life, specifically how she encourages her partner to hook up with other women because she "kinda likes it."

On a new episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the Golden Globes host discusses what she calls her "Hot Husband Fetish," which she defines as "when you want your partner to have sexual experiences with other people outside of the relationship."

Glaser and her partner, producer Chris Convy, 45, have been in an on-and-off relationship for over a decade. Glaser explains that when they first started dating, she asked Convy to detail past hookups, former girlfriends, how they got together, and how they figured out they liked one another.

"I loved that ... It would make me horny to think about him doing that with other girls," she continues. "It would really be like a foreplay for me. I would get revved up talking about it.”

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When podcast host Alex Cooper asks Glaser if this means she identifies as polyamorous, Glaser clarifies, "I don't want another girlfriend. I don't want to be in bed with you guys, together," adding, "I just want to hear about it later."

Glaser says, for herself, she's not interested in hooking up outside her relationship. "I don’t really care about that. But I don’t care if someone else were to. In fact, I kinda like it.”

When Convy ran out of new stories about other women, Glaser says she urged him to “get some more stories.”

Trying to further articulate why this work for her, she says, “Maybe it's my competitive nature. I want a guy that other girls want.”

Glaser shares that the couple does have some guardrails around their arrangement. "Emotional cheating would hurt me,” she explains. She also says, "I just feel like I understand how sex is for men most of the time. Outside of a relationship, it's just transactional."

She didn't want to elaborate on any hookup specifics, but she does say, “There have been some interesting things that were really fun for me to hear about and experience—and fun for him too."

Glaser admits this kind of arrangement probably isn't right for everyone and she's just following what currently works for her in her relationship. “There's probably a sadness to it. But it’s just what I’m into, and I can't help it."

Watch the Nikki Glaser interview with Alex Cooper on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast:

Glaser's new comedy special Good Girl premieres on April 24, 2026 on Hulu.

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The Shawshank Redemption is the highest-rated movie of all time on IMDb’s Top 250 list, holding steady with a 9.3 out of 10 rating. Fans love it, critics hail it, it’s climbing the streaming charts, so why in the world was it a box office flop 32 years ago? 

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Directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from the Stephen King novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, originally published in King’s 1982 collection Different Seasons, the cathartic prison drama pivots around the friendship of a pair of convicts — one a wrongfully convicted banker, the other in prison for murdering his wife. 

A timeless classic, the film offers a story of hope, friendship, and compassion that actually delivers. Not to mention, it has one of the best endings in the canon of cinematic dramas, with an emotional payoff that’s as rewarding as it is worthy.  

Still, the film initially tanked at the box office, making an estimated $16 million against a $25 million budget. According to the BBC, the reasons for its TK included stiff competition from films like Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction. The outlet also says the title was confusing for audiences, and the bleak all-male prison tale, toplined by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, prevented it from finding a broad audience.

Following the 1995 Academy Awards, during which The Shawshank Redemption was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Actor, and Writing, re-releases and newfound interest helped grow the film's profits to more than $73 million worldwide.

These days, the film continues to find renewed interest, peaking at No. 9 last August on Peacock’s most-watched movies last year when the title was first added to the platform, MovieWeb reported. That said, it continues to top best-of lists across the internet, from IMDb to Ranker. 

The Shawshank Redemption is available to rent or buy at Prime Video.

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Trendy is an understatement when it comes to beaded bags. Once a beloved Y2K aesthetic, beaded bags have regained popularity on social media over the past few years. Driven by the internet’s love for nostalgiacore and all things whimsical, they’ve become a highly coveted accessory yet again. While there are so many options to choose from at various price points, we dug up an affordable one that’s fitting for the upcoming spring and summer seasons — this On 34th Hand-Beaded Shoulder Bag at Macy’s.

Right now, you can score this beaded bag on sale for a whopping 55% off! Normally retailing for $110, it’s now marked down to just $49, which is the lowest price it’s been available at all season. This is a deal you won’t want to miss, considering similar styles by designer brands go for upwards of $300. 

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Choose from three styles,  all ideal for spring and summer, with striped, sardine, and floral picnic designs. If you’re a fan of anything quirky and eccentric, the sardine-style bag is a great choice. Exuding coastal charm, it features three blue sardine outlines, a wavy orange grid, and text that reads “sardines,” all on a silver background. 

Boasting a gingham background with different shades of red, the picnic-style bag has major cottagecore vibes with white asymmetric flowers with wavy petals accenting it. The contrasting flowers add a whimsical and playful touch to the bag. If you prefer something a little more toned down, opt for the striped bag. Adorned with vibrant yellow and white stripes, it has a simple, beachy feel.

All the bags are hand-beaded, giving them artisanal charm. The entire exterior is plastered with beads, including the strap. These bags have a streamlined rectangular silhouette, balancing out the playful beads and making it feel a bit polished and structured. The fabric is made of polyester, and the interior is lined with polyurethane material to protect the exterior. 

On 34th Hand-Beaded Shoulder Bag, $49 (was $110) at Macy’s

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Measuring 8.5 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and 2.5 inches deep, this bag offers enough room for all your essentials. You’ll be able to fit your phone, keys, and a small wallet inside and could even have extra room to spare. The interior is fixed with a slip pocket where you can store small items to prevent them from getting jumbled with the rest of your items. To keep everything secure, it has a flap closure and is held securely by a magnetic snap.

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The strap has a 9-inch drop, designed to sit on your shoulder comfortably, draping elegantly down. It should sit low enough on your shoulder where it won’t get in the way of your arm movements, allowing you to go about your day hands-free. You can effortlessly throw it on with both casual and dressy outfits to give your look some flair. It’ll instantly elevate your style to make you feel glamorous. 

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The best kinds of accessories are those that seamlessly blend style and functionality, like the On 34th Hand-Beaded Shoulder Bag. If you’ve been itching to get your hands on a trendy beaded bag, don’t hesitate to head to Macy’s and snag this one while it’s on sale for just $49! Be sure to hurry, because with a deal this sweet, your preferred style may not be in stock for much longer. 

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Shannen Doherty's ex-husband, Ashley Hamilton, has been hospitalized following an apparent overdose, according to TMZ.

A source told the outlet that Ashley, 51, was found at an Airbnb in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 2, where he had suffered some type of medical emergency. The source said that Ashley is recovering and is in stable condition.

On March 16, Ashley's recent interview with Lindsey Guttilla called "Cocaine, Cancer, and Assisted Suicide" was shared on social media.

"We talked about addiction, cancer, fear, surrender, and the moment you realize life isn’t something you can strategize your way out of," Guttilla captioned an Instagram post. "It was truly an honor to meet him and share space in this dialogue. He is an incredible human, and I feel deeply grateful that our paths crossed when they did."

Ashley's parents are George Hamilton and Alana Stewart. In a 2016 interview with People magazine, Ashley, who was sober at the time, discussed his father's support.

"I had some really hard times. But my dad never gave up on me no matter what," he told the outlet. According to TMZ, Ashley has reportedly been to rebab more than 30 times.

Ashley and Doherty tied the knot in 1993, but their marriage only lasted five months. Ashley went on to marry Angie Everhart in 1996, but that union only lasted a few months as well.

In 2016, Ashley welcomed his first child—a daughter named Willow with Renee Karalian.

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Joseph and Kendra Duggar have reunited.

According to People, who spoke with Joseph's lawyer Albert J. Sauline, the couple reunited on Apr. 1—one day after Joseph was released from custody in Florida after posting a $600,000 bond.

Joseph was arrested and charged for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor. He and Kendra were also hit with additional child endangerment charges in Arkansas—unrelated to Joseph’s initial case.

After his release, Joseph flew back home to Arkansas with his father Jim Bob Duggar. According to Sauline, Jim Bob arrived in Florida three days before his son's first court appearance.

The attorney also said it took more than three days for Joseph to arrive in Florida after being released from custody in Arkansas on Mar. 27. He was one of the first to be picked up by Florida officials during a cross-country trip to collect people being extradited to the state.

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A few hours after being booked into custody by the Bay County Sheriff's Office in Florida, Joseph made his first appearance before a judge. A few hours after that, he was released after posting bond.

He and Kendra are now preparing for a court date related to the Arkansas charges on Apr. 29. The pair were both charged with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment.

A source close to the family told People that the arrest was the result of locks being found on the exterior of doors during a home inspection, though this has not been confirmed by law enforcement.

Joseph and Kendra have not yet commented publicly on any of the charges. However, Kendra has hired her own lawyer to represent her in the Arkansas case, according to a jail phone call obtained by the outlet. Sauline is not representing Joseph in the Arkansas case.

If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org.

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Sometimes it's not the big, statement-making furniture that transforms a space—it's the smaller pieces with pretty, eye-catching details. Because if I'm being completely honest, I struggle with committing to a bold, patterned sofa or oversized piece of furniture. It's expensive, it takes up major visual real estate, and if your taste shifts even a little, you're kind of stuck with it. But a side table with intricate handiwork is where it feels safe (and fun) to take a design risk.

These are the pieces that add personality without overwhelming the room. A carved detail here or an interesting texture there is just enough to make people look twice. And if you decide to switch things up later, it isn't a whole ordeal.

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Karni Wooden Nesting Tables - 2 Piece, $299.99 - $335.88 at Kohl's Karni Wooden Nesting Tables, Set of 2

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Unique accent tables hit just the right note, especially when they bring in a global-inspired feel like these Karni Wooden Nesting Tables at Kohl's. Think warm tones, organic shapes, and craftsmanship that feels a little collected rather than mass-produced. A set of nesting tables with a subtle Balinese-inspired look? Even better. You get function, flexibility and that "where did you find that?" charm—all without overcommitting your entire living room to one bold idea.

These nesting tables come as a set of two, and you can either get them in a white colorway (shown above) or a natural colorway (a warmer stain). There's a pretty sizeable price difference between the two, with the natural hue costing $299.99 and the white colorway priced at $335.99. Both are gorgeous, in my humble opinion.

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Nesting tables are such a smart solution for small spaces. Decorate the larger one with a plant or picture frames, then pull out the smaller table when you need to place a drink or a book while you relax on the couch or a comfy armchair. Stow it away when you don't need it.

Normally I'm all about Kohl's for super cute bedding, like a beachy quilt set that it just dropped. But after spotting these nesting tables, I realize I need to start taking the retailer more seriously when I'm seeking out furniture, too, like with this space-saving outdoor kitchen island that will look fantastic on my patio. You think you knew a store and then they surprise in the best way possible.

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Michael Patrick has died at the age of 35. The actor, who appeared in an episode of Game of Thrones as well as additional shows like This Town and Blue Lights, had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2023.

Patrick's wife shared the devastating news on Instagram.

"Last night, Mick sadly passed away in the Northern Ireland Hospice," Patrick's wife, Naomi Sheehan captioned an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 8. "He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends."

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Patrick last posted to Instagram on February 6, sharing a health update with his followers.

"Basically me and @nomsheehan were in hospital for over a week there - speaking to doctors and getting tests done etc. Talking about risks and implications of getting the trache put in. What day to day life would be like after the operation," he wrote, adding, "In short I'm not going ahead with the tracheostomy."

"I had confirmation from it would be around 6-12 months before I could get home due to lack of staffing resources. Thanks so much to everyone who helped push this - from senior social workers, to politicians, to the chief executive of the hospital. Everyone has tried so hard, but there just isn't the staff," he continued.

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Patrick said that his doctor told him he had about one year left to live.

At the time, Patrick had received a great deal of support from friends and fans around the globe, many of whom wished him the best as he continued on his journey.

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When The End was released by "The Doors" in 1967, it shattered expectations of what a rock song could be.

Last November, Collider published their listicle of what they think the "Top 25 Best Classic Rock Songs" were. Placed at 18th place, "The End" was originally written by Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison as a breakup ballad about his ex-girlfriend Mary Werbelow. After multiple performances of the song at West Hollywood's Whisky A Go Go, the track evolved into an 11-minute 41-second song that cemented its legacy as one of classic rock's most daring and timeless anthems.

"The End" was released on Jan 4. 1967, as the closing track of their self-titled debut album.

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Comprising Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore, the group formed The Doors in 1965 in Los Angeles after graduating from film school at UCLA. Primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and his crazy stage persona, The Doors were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s and 1970s, and were widely regarded as representative of the era's counterculture.

Their debut album, The Doors, helped the group become very successful, but unfortunately, Morrison died in 1971 due to heart failure while on a trip to Paris. The band continued as a trio, releasing two more albums before disbanding in 1973, but released An American Prayer five years later, which combined new music with Morrison's recitations of his poetry recorded before his death. The Doors have reunited multiple times over the past 50 years, with their most recent reunion happening in early 2026 to re-record "Riders on the Storm" for the Playing for Change "Songs Around The World" project, celebrating the band's 60th anniversary. As of April 2026, the only surviving Doors members are Krieger and Densmore.

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In an interview with Vulture back in 2019, Krieger revealed to the magazine that Morrison was "on a huge dose of acid" while recording "The End."

"The whole deal was that when we recorded that song, Jim was on a huge dose of acid, and he had an Oedipus complex. He was really dealing with that at the time," Kreiger said. "Shortly before we recorded it, he came up with that [line] about [explicit] the mother and killing the father. That part got put into the song a couple weeks earlier when we were playing at the Whiskey. That’s just a really acidy song. Especially to me, because I know Jim was so messed up that night on acid."

In the same Q&A, the 80-year-old musician also shared his cherished memory of Morrison, which was writing songs with him.

"When we wrote songs, it was always an amazing experience. I’ve tried to write songs with so many people after his death, and it’s never as easy as it was with Jim. He had no ego about songwriting. He didn’t care about credit. It was just so cool to write," Krieger said. "We wrote 'The End' together, and at first it was just a little love song. When we started playing it live, it started to grow and grow. He was always making up the weirdest stuff and adding new little parts almost every night until it became the 12-minute song."

"The End" and the rest of The Doors' discography are available on streaming platforms.

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Despite debuting over 50 years ago, the 1973 Nicolas Roeg-directed thriller, Don't Look Now, is still being praised for its unique, upsetting story.

In February 2026, Collider released a list of the 20 most underrated films that came out in the last century. The publication's ranking featured acclaimed movies like Nope from 2022, 1953's The Hitch-Hiker, Ace in the Hole from 1951, The Long Goodbye, released in 1973, and 1995's Strange Days. The list's top five films included The Innocents from 1961, Kiss Me Deadly, released in 1955, 2011's Take Shelter, and Bunny Lake Is Missing from 1965.

Don't Look Now, starring Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland as Laura Baxter and her husband, John, took home the list's number one spot. Collider reasoned that Don't Look Now deserved the title as the most underrated film since 1926 because of its stark portrayal of bereavement, twisting mystery, and raw imagery, never allowing the viewers to look away.

Donald Sutherland Discussed His Experience Working on 'Don't Look Now'

Sutherland, who died in 2024 at the age of 88, discussed his experience working on Don't Look Now in a 2001 Scene by Scene interview. Sutherland described Roeg as "one of the great visionaries because of the way he edits, the way he lights, [and] the way he sees things." In addition, Sutherland said he was fully committed to playing John, a father grieving his young daughter.

"In that particular picture, we would have done anything. Nick and I thought that maybe I would die in the process of it. So much were we committed. I mean, we were so fatalistic about the way the production was going," said Sutherland during the interview.

In addition, he shared that he did his own stunts during a harrowing scene, wherein John is at risk of falling from a great height.

"The scene where I dangle from a rope in there, that's real. That's me," said Sutherland.

Sutherland also commented on the film's infamous erotic scene, involving Laura and John. He complimented Roeg, who died in 2018 at 90, for editing the scene so it wasn't "voyeuristic."

"The way that he did that was he never stayed on the lovers. You were there, then they were getting dressed. And it's intercut like that all the time and it saved it," said the actor.

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Replacing your heavy duvet with a light, airy comforter can give your bedroom a quick seasonal update without breaking your budget. Amazon's top-rated Cozy Bliss Cooling Comforter is a versatile, lightweight option that's perfect for the warmer nights ahead, and it's currently on sale for up to 50% off in select styles. 

Originally priced at $100, the king-sized comforter is currently marked down to as low as $50 in a pretty blue color that will brighten up any bedroom for spring. You can also shop it in beige and white styles at $60, gray at $70, and navy blue at full price. Twin, full, queen, and king XL sizes are also available at varying prices. 

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Featuring a chic textured seersucker pattern, this comforter has an elegant look that will complement any bedroom, no matter what style of decor you prefer. Made with OEKO-TEx certified skin-friendly fabric and filled with 100% down alternative, it's designed with cooling technology that helps absorb heat, wick away moisture, and balance body temperatures in hot sleepers.   

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Thanks to the machine-washable fabric, the comforter is also super easy to care for. Simply wash it in a cold water cycle and tumble dry it on low heat to keep it fresh while still retaining its softness. Plus, you don't have to worry about snags or pulls — it has reinforced stitching that prevents pilling or tears even after multiple washes. 

The Cozy Bliss comforter has earned over 450 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers. One reviewer highlighted its "soft and plush" fabric, dubbing it "just the right weight" for warmer months. Another noted that it "stays cold all night," while a third buyer said it's "perfect for summer." 

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With its sophisticated seersucker pattern and an ultra-lightweight feel, this cooling comforter is an excellent upgrade to your sleep space for spring and summer. Grab one while it's still on sale for up to 50% off at Amazon. 

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