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With so many songs dealing with themes of romance, it's difficult to narrow down the best love songs. However, in 2025, TimeOut did just that and released a list of the 10 best love songs.

While TimeOut named Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather," released in 2024, as the publication's top pick, several other classic songs were featured on the list. For instance, the 1960 song "At Last" sung by the late Etta James secured the number 2 ranking. According to the publication, James' beloved cover made it into the list because of the singer's powerful performance and its frequent appearance at weddings.

While James didn't write "At Last," the Los Angeles native, who died in 2012 at the age of 73, said that she identified with all the songs she released.

"Everything that I sing about, I pick all my songs, everything I sing about is something that I have experienced," said James in a 2003 CNN interview.

While speaking to CNN, James explained the trajectory of her career. She said she "was singing gospel songs" at the age of five and began performing with jazz bands when she was around 14 in San Francisco after she "ran away from home." James then noted she had substance abuse issues.

"I became a junkie in the early 20s, is when all of my songs and things took a turn for, you know, I wasn't quite into the love songs yet, but I was doing songs that had something to do with life, you know, 'I'd Rather Go Blind.' Or 'At Last.' 'My Dearest Darling,'" said James in the 2003 interview.

James also referenced that she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003. According to James, she didn't believe she would've ever been recognized for her career in that manner.

"When I got into my 30s, it just like, at one point, you wonder if you are going to make it. And I would go down Hollywood Blvd," said James. "And I would wander, I would go out shopping or something, and I would see the stars, and I would say, 'Well, I guess I'll never get one of those.'"

Sixty years ago today, the iconic '60s rock duo the Righteous Brothers topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their song, "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration."

Released in 1966, the hit served as the lead single and title track for the duo's seventh studio album, Soul and Inspiration. Within a month of its release, "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" climbed to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, holding the top position for three consecutive weeks.

The same year of its release, the track achieved a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after selling over one million copies. Its undeniable chart dominance and commercial success marked it as career-defining song for the duo.

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The track followed the success of their 1965 No. 1 hit, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," a song that helped to solidify the duo's signature blue-eyed soul sound. Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, the legendary songwriters credited on their 1965 hit, also co-wrote "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration." Remarkably, Bill Medley produced the track himself, effectively paralleling the "Wall of Sound" production style they had utilized under their previous producer, Phil Spector.

"(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" is a ballad centered on intense romantic dependence and the heartache experienced after a broken relationship. The track highlights themes of desperation, following a narrator who relies heavily on a partner for their emotional needs. The poignant lyricism showcases total devotion, creating a definite breakup anthem of the era.

Despite being released six decades ago, the Righteous Brothers' hit continues to resonate with modern audiences in the streaming era. On Spotify alone, "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" has garnered nearly 16 million streams, affirming its enduring legacy as a soul classic.

Related: 1978 Career-Defining Classic Was No. 1 Hit 48 Years Ago Today

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Own more crafts, tools, and beauty products than storage? If so, you may want to invest in a new storage unit. While bookcases and cabinets are ideal, they’re not always convenient for those with limited space. A rolling storage cart is a better option, allowing you to move it out of the way whenever you need to free up the room. This Costway 10-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart at Target is a fantastic choice and it’s currently on sale for less than $50! 

Prices vary depending on the style. These storage carts normally retail between $88 and $190, but you can now score it on sale starting at just $44 in hot pink. All the other styles are marked down to either $46 or $50, which is still an amazing price for this storage cart that 94% of shoppers rated a perfect five stars!

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This organizer set is available in an array of color combinations. It’s available in three multicolored versions in pastel, neon, and transparent, and four gradient styles in black, pink, purple, and yellow. If you prefer a solid color, you can choose from black, clear, hot pink, light pink, and white. Reviewers loved the style and colors of this cart, describing it as “sleek, beautiful, and adorable.”

Boasting 10 roomy drawers, this storage cart will have your home streamlined in no time. The drawers are each equipped with a round knob so you can smoothly slide them out for easy access. Each drawer measures 10 inches wide, 13.5 inches deep, and 2 inches tall, offering ample space so you can store and organize your products that currently don’t have a home.

The storage possibilities with this cart are endless. You can use it to organize skincare products, crafts, office supplies, tools, and so much more. It’ll help declutter your messy countertops and overflowing junk drawers. The top of the cart also boasts a wide, open space where you can keep decor pieces out on display or use as extra storage. 

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This storage cart is equipped with four 360-degree swivel wheels. It has two handles on the top of the cart so you can easily push it around from room to room. If you want to keep it stationary, you can enable the brakes on two of the casters to lock it in place. 

Measuring a total of 13 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 34 inches tall, this storage cart is ideal for both small and large spaces alike. Because it builds up, it takes advantage of unused vertical space rather than taking up precious floor space. 

“It helps me stay organized, avoid clutter, and make the most of the limited space in my small studio,” one reviewer said. Another reviewer said that it's “a lifesaver for organization.” A third shopper called it a “space saver.”

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Made of heavy-duty metal, the frame has an anti-rust coating which ensures that it’ll remain in pristine condition for years to come if it’s cared for well. Many shoppers described it as sturdy, durable, and stable. The drawers are made of lightweight plastic and can be completely taken out of the frame if you prefer to toss in items freely without anything in your way. As a bonus, several reviewers said that it was extremely easy to assemble, and some even said that it took them just seconds to put it together! 

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Looking ahead to the remainder of their 2026 and 2027 travel season, MSC Cruises has made the decision to cancel dozens of cruises planned to sail for the Middle East.

According to Cruise Industry News, MSC's decision to scale back their Middle Eastern sailings makes them the fourth major cruise line to cancel or postpone sailings in the region.

Previously, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises and Explore Journeys also made similar announcements, reverting planned sailings to different regions around the globe.

As Cruise Industry News mentioned, many of the cruises affected by the announcement were set to take place aboard the MSC World Europa.

The largest MSC ship in the region, the World Europa's sailings were scheduled for November 2026 until March 2027. Sailing from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, the ship would have provided stops at several prominent Middle Eastern destinations, including Qatar and Bahrain.

As disappointing as the news might be for anyone planning to travel with MSC Cruises, the fan-favorite brand has confirmed they're planning to reorient their focus to Caribbean travel for the remainder of the year. As a result, the MSC World Europa will officially redeploy to the Caribbean seas for late 2026.

In terms of its offerings, the ship will specifically offer a mix of seven to 14 night cruises, with departures set from Martinique and Guadeloupe and stops set for Saint Lucia, Grenada, St. Maarten and Antigua, among others.

Because of the new changes for their 2026 and 2027 operations, MSC will also redeploy the MSC Seaview, which the World Europa will officially replace in the Caribbean, to South America.

More details about the Seaview's itinerary will be announced in the weeks ahead, although it's likely the destinations the ship will stop at will include Brazil and Argentina. Speaking about the new changes, MSC said the unexpected developments emphasize the brand's “commitment to offer diverse choices across its global portfolio.”

Beloved actress Brooke Shields, 60, is announcing a brand new television mystery series called You're Killing Me today—and she reveals its upcoming Monday, May 18, 2026 premiere date, too. Mark your calendars, mystery fans!

The new murder mystery You’re Killing Me is set in a quaint colonial town in New England, according to the official release. Shields plays Allie Chandler, a "bestselling novelist who forms an unlikely alliance with an aspiring writer and podcaster to find the killer of a close friend."

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Actor Amalia Williamson will play Shields' partner in crime, a writer/podcaster named Andi Walker, who is described as a "sassy Girl Wonder who was once an up-and-coming celebrity." Actor and director Tom Cavanagh also joins theYou’re Killing Me cast as Jack Kerrigan, the new lead detective of the Founders Cove Police Department, who is described as "a former city slicker who is trying to acclimate to the quirks of small-town life."

Shields took to her Instagram today to promote the forthcoming AMC Acorn TV series, which is filmed in Nova Scotia. "It is a mystery, but it's pretty darn funny, I have to say," Shields says. "Love the comedy in it."

Check out the official series teaser for You're Killing Me, starring Brooke Shields:

In the new series You're Killing Me, on which Shields is also an executive producer, Shields collaborates once again with showrunner Robin Bernheim, the creator of the 2024 Netflixromantic comedyMother of the Bride, which Shields recently starred in.

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In the early hours of November 29, 2019, a 19-year-old named Zac Brettler stood on the balcony of a fifth-floor luxury apartment overlooking the Thames. Security cameras at the nearby MI6 headquarters captured what happened next. He jumped, his body striking the embankment before landing face-down in the riverbank mud. A passerby found him at dawn.

Zac was the grandson of a celebrated London rabbi, a product of a good private school, and the son of loving, comfortable parents who had no idea who their child really was.

That's where London Falling, the remarkable new book by Patrick Radden Keefe, begins. And where it goes is far stranger, and far sadder, than any of them could have imagined.

The book published on April 7, and even before it hit shelves, U.K.'s A24 had acquired the TV rights in a competitive bidding process. That's not surprising. Keefe has made a career of finding the human story at the center of large institutional failures, from the Sackler family and the opioid crisis, to the IRA and a woman who vanished in Belfast. With London Falling, he's found something incredibly intriguing and personal, a family trying to understand their son after it's too late.

Keefe, whose previous books Say Nothing and Empire of Pain became cultural touchstones and critically acclaimed streaming series, spent years unraveling the double life Zac had constructed. From his early teens, Zac had begun passing himself off as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, moving through London's circles of new money and adopted glamour with a dangerous talent for reinvention. He landed, eventually, in the orbit of a London businessman and a feared gangster known as 'Indian Dave,' in whose apartment he died.

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The police ruled the death a suicide because there was no evidence of a push. But Zac's parents, Matthew and Rachelle, couldn't accept that. They knew their son. What they didn't know was his other life. And so, in their grief, they began to investigate.

What they found forms the basis of Keefe's account. London, he shows us, is not simply one of the world's great cities. It has also become, in his words, a place where vast wealth moves through the shadows with remarkable ease, and where a teenager hungry for status could stumble into genuinely lethal company without anyone in authority noticing or caring very much.

'London Falling is a tale of money and fantasy, fear and deception,' one early reviewer noted, praising the way Keefe handles Zac as a real, complicated young person. His parents emerge as two people who loved their son completely, and are now left searching for a version of him they never got to know.

Stories about young people who construct elaborate false identities, inflated by social media, fueled by the allure of wealth, have been everywhere in recent years. But Keefe resists easy moralizing. He is more interested in understanding and that may be what makes the book so hard to put down. Readers seem to find themselves rooting for a family to find justice while wondering, alongside them, whether justice is even possible.

London Falling is published by Doubleday and is available now.

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During travel days and long commutes, you need a bag that can hold all of your essentials and look good doing it. Sleeker than a duffel but more spacious than a crossbody bag, more often than not, a backpack hits that sweet spot. Right now, REI has a fantastic deal on the stylish and versatile backpack for less than $50. 

Normally $95, the Herschel Supply Co. Pop Quiz Pack is currently on sale for just $47. Thanks to its blend of retro aesthetics and modern functionality, Herschel has earned cult status — and finding one of the brand’s most popular styles on sale is a rarity. Available for 50% off in navy with a tan bottom or ivy green with a dark brown bottom, this is a backpack deal you won't want to miss.

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Boasting a spacious 25-liter capacity, there’s plenty of room inside to stash your daily essentials or even pack for an overnight stay. The signature front pocket comes complete with internal organizers and a key clip, so you won't have to dig through the whole pack for chargers, pens, or your wallet. Pockets on either side make it easy to keep a water bottle and a travel coffee cup within reach. There's even a padded laptop sleeve inside to keep your tech safe and secure.

Designed to withstand the rigors of daily wear or rough and tumble travel, this pack’s eco-friendly design is made of durable recycled polyester with waterproof zippers to keep the interior protected. I own several Herschel bags and have purchased multiple as gifts, so I can attest to their quality and durability. They've held up through camping trips, hikes, baggage claim, daily college classes, and more.

Shoppers raved that the breathable back panel and comfortable padded straps make the bag a "perfect" choice for all-day carry on trips. To top it off, the carry-on-compliant size means it should fit neatly underneath airplane seats as a personal item.

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From busy students to traveling professionals, many shoppers were impressed by the "convenient" design of this pack. One reviewer shared how much they appreciated the "classy" look of this backpack compared to others.

A reviewer who has owned this backpack for over 10 years said that "the organization pocket is the best, and few bags offer anything that remotely rivals it." Another person who frequently used this bag on trips said the internal organizer keeps everything inside the pockets "so organized and neat." 

• Osprey Daylite Crossbody Pouch, $45 (was $60) at REI
• Herschel Supply Co. Classic Hip Pack, $17 (was $35) at REI
• Patagonia Atom 24-Liter Pack, $69 (was $99) at REI

Whether you're gearing up for a full summer of travel or need to replace your daily carry, the Herschel Supply Co. Pop Quiz Pack is destined to become your new go-to. Now just $47 at REI, this is an excellent time to snag the style before it sells out!

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H Mart has become known for its unique ice cream offerings.

Earlier this year, the US-based grocery chain specializing in Asian-style products went viral for its adorable “fruit bucket” ice cream, designed to look exactly like real fruit.

More recently, another freezer find is turning heads and forcing customers to do a double-take because at first glance, it looks as though people are chomping down on an ice-cold steak on a stick.

Despite its realistic marbling, which has fooled plenty, the steak-shaped frozen dessert is far from the meat it represents.

When it comes to taste, many have praised it for being delicious, noting that it unexpectedly tastes like strawberries and cream.

The ice cream bar, from Nice Me, teases a "steak-style texture with strawberry milk flavors," which immediately caught the internet's attention.

The announcement came on April Fools’ Day, which had many thinking the meat-like dessert was a joke. But influencers and shoppers alike have taste-tested it, confirming it’s very real (and sold at other Korean markets).

The Instagram account Gangnam Market Chicago took a bite and initially joked that it tasted like someone put "meat and milk into a blender," before expressing that it's "really good" despite the possibly off-putting appearance, which is very detail-oriented, right down to the little black tray that would normally house a frozen steak.

To get that meaty texture, the account noted that the "strawberry is slightly icy," while the milk part is "very creamy smooth," so the whole thing comes together nicely.

'I believe you that it was steak flavored ice cream! I feel so betrayed! 😂" one comment quipped, though everyone is probably pretty grateful that the taste is far from steak.

According to one social media account, a box with three pieces is selling anywhere from $7.99 to $9.99. Others have found it sold individually for $2.49.

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Shoppers have also stumbled upon Chicken Chunk ice cream and frozen burger salted butter desserts, so your journey of ice cream that looks like food doesn't have to end with the steak-shaped offering.

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While H Mart seemingly just got the steak ice cream in stock, many have reported not being able to find it at their locations just yet, but with viral items like these, H Mart's popularity is only growing larger by the day.

In March 2026, the supermarket chain opened up a brand-new location in Dublin, California.

With 2026 as "the year of expansion," per Food Trade News, H Mart has many other openings planned, along with the expansion of restaurant concepts including global specialty coffee brand Ten Thousand and premium bakery-café L’AMI Bakery & Café.

And it doesn't seem like the viral ice cream is going anywhere anytime soon, so tell us, would you give the steak ice cream a try or be put off by the concept despite knowing it tastes nothing like uncooked meat?

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Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy, who played David Rose on the beloved family comedy, recently revisited the filming location of the show and reflected on the experience, the cast and whether he could ever see a sequel for the show following the recent passing of Catherine O'Hara, who portrayed the hilarious Rose family matriarch, Moira.

In a video shared on the CBSSunday Morning Instagram account, Levy walked around the town in which Schitt's Creek was filmed, revisiting key locations from the show such as the location of Rose Apothecary. Levy also reflected on the experience of filming the show, including how warm and welcoming the town was.

When asked about the possibility of a sequel for the show, however, Levy became emotional and said, "No, not now...You can't," a reference to O'Hara's passing. Levy shared that he had been considering a possible sequel prior to the devastating loss of O'Hara.

When asked if he believes there might have been a Schitt's Creek sequel had O'Hara not passed away, Levy said, "Yeah, I was thinking about it." The actor then broke down in tears, describing how tough it was and how he had not expected to become emotional.

"A lot of memories with Catherine," Levy said. "It's what you have to hold onto is the memories of it all." He then joked about how, despite O'Hara remaining off the internet, "She knew how to meme."

Following O'Hara's passing in January of this year, many of her previous costars took to social media to express their love and admiration for not only her work but also who she was as a person. Macaulay Culkin's emotional message began by calling O'Hara "Mama," a reference to their time together filming the Home Alone movies.

Pedro Pascal, who starred alongside O'Hara in The Last of Us, also posted to Instagram with a picture of the two of them together and a message beginning, "Oh, genius to be near you."

Love songs have a unique ability to capture raw emotion and vulnerability, and one 1978 soft rock ballad struck a powerful chord with listeners around the world. The hit by Anne Murray was later ranked among the "sappiest love songs," yet it did exactly what it needed to in order to bring her back to the charts and revitalize her career.

American Songwriter ranked Murray's defining hit "You Needed Me" as one of the sappiest songs to have been released in 1978. Alongside it was the infamous movie musical track “You’re The One That I Want” by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in Grease, as well as “Too Much Heaven” by the Bee Gees. Among the three, Murray's track was exactly what she needed as her career was dwindling in popularity since her 1974 remake of The Beatles' "You Won't See Me".

The track was written by Randy Goodrum, with Murray having revealed to American Songwriter that she almost let the song get away. She explains having been listening to a lot of songs at the time, and the track ended up in another box labeled "Listen to again."

"And so, when I started listening again to these few songs that I had put aside, I had to sit down when I heard them. How could I have so casually set that aside?  … When I listened, I went, ‘Oh my God.’ I tucked it under my arm, and I put a hold on this song. I couldn’t believe my good fortune," she explained.

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The country, pop, and contemporary singer tried her hand at the soft rock ballad and knew right away it would be a success. She reportedly broke down in tears trying to sing it for the first time, and she wasn't wrong. "You Needed Me" landed her back on the charts and became No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but didn't top the music genres she was most known for, country and adult contemporary. It did top Canadian charts in those genres.

The track was included in her Let's Keep It That Way 1978 album, with it having earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 21st Grammy Awards. Decades later, Murray celebrated the song by re-recording it with Shania Twainfor her 2007 album Duets: Friends & Legends.

"You Needed Me" was also featured in the CBS soap opera Guiding Light from 1980 until 1981 in the ongoing storyline. It was also used as a character theme song for Kelly Nelson and Morgan Richards. Family Guy also included the song with a cover by Seth McFarlane, where Murray also appeared as a guest star.

Lindsay Hubbard is getting activated about a blind item rumor posted on the gossip site Deuxmoi about the Summer House star's conversation at Zero Bond in New York City.

While out with a friend over the weekend, someone reported that she talked about the reunion, and Hubbard took to her Instagram story to set the record straight. "All right, guys, let's just clear this up because I am very triggered by liars at the moment," she said in a video post.

"I'm not saying Deuxmoi lied, I'm just saying whoever submitted this information should just get their facts straight," Hubbard continued. "I went to Zero Bond yesterday for Easter with Gemma. I met one of my best friends. She had her daughter, I had my daughter, and anyone who knows me knows Gemma. I basically gave birth to my twin, and she is a very active, like rambunctious toddler who does not like to sit down, and she likes to explore and be adventurous and say hi to everyone, and meet the Easter Bunny and play and laugh and giggle and run and whatever."

Hubbard says she spent most of her time following her daughter. "I barely sat down," adding, "the two times I might have sat down with my best friend, my best friend asks me, are you excited for the reunion? I said, I'm excited to get it over with."

She also says that her friend wondered if West Wilson reached out to her. "And I said, no, he has not, and she was surprised by that," Hubbard said. "So that was the extent of my conversation about this." She added that her friend's father was also there, so she explained the Wilson hook-up with Amanda Batula drama to him.

Hubbard then had a message to the person who submitted the blind item. "The two things I talked about were that to clear it all up, and I answered those two questions at the comfort of my own table," she said. "So whoever might have overheard that didn't hear correctly. That was it. Very, very benign answers on my part."

She is still trying to come to terms with the fallout and added, "Also, for all the bloggers and everyone reporting that we are taping on April 15th, as of now, that is not the date. So, unless you guys know something, then someone fill me in, but that is not the date that we're taping this reunion, and I wish it were, quite frankly."

Summer House is on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

Michelle Pfeifferis loving life as a grandparent, and she's embracing all the fun and games that go with it.

The star of Paramount+'s The Madison, 67, rose to fame in films like Scarface and Dangerous Liaisons, and later became a household name as Catwoman in Batman Returns. These days, she's a bigger star than ever, with her role on the hot Taylor Sheridan series, and her upcoming role in Margo's Got Money Troubles. But of all her roles, her favorite one is grandmother.

In a new photo, Pfeiffer gave new meaning to the phrase "Easter hat" when she shared a fun video of herself on the holiday wearing a hat featuring Pikachu, the popular Pokémon character.

"HAPPY EASTER! 💛🐣," Pfeiffer captioned the reel.

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The beloved star appeared on the Monday episode of the Smartless podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. During the episode, Pfeiffer revealed that she and her husband, Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley, are officially grandparents.

Pfeiffer delved into the topic by first chatting about her acting work, explaining that she’s not too eager to take off for long periods of time because she wants to be at home.

“I don’t have time nor the desire to go that deep for that long and not be present,” she shared, Entertainment Weekly reported. “I realize I have a finite amount of time left and — I might announce on this show — that I became a grandmother last year.”

Pfeiffer continued, calling the experience of becoming a grandma “heaven.”

“I’ve been very quiet about it and it is— it’s heaven. It’s ridiculous. And if I had known that I was going to be a grandmother, I wouldn’t have taken on so much work, but I’ve enjoyed everything and I’m really grateful. I’ve loved — I love each of these projects,” she continued. “And so the weird thing is that giving up that angst about the process has freed me up and I feel in some ways has made me better.”

While it’s known that Pfeiffer and Kelley have two children, she did not specify which one the parent is of her grandchild.

Clearly, the holidays were fun for the grandmother. Pfeiffer shared a sweet photo of herself sporting a cozy sweater covered in felt holiday decorations by her little one.

"When your grandbaby turns you into a Christmas tree…" she captioned the shot.

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Fire up the smoke cannons and secure the snake pit, Metallica is going to test the limits of the Constitution State this fall. 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have just announced two new shows scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Mohegan Sun Arena, located in the Uncasville area of Montville, Connecticut, inside the Mohegan Sun casino resort. 

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Both shows are set to kick off at 8 p.m. but each will feature a different set list as part of the Grammy winners’ “No Repeat Weekend” tradition. The shows mark the rockers' debut at the casino, but their return to Connecticut in nearly 30 years.

“Metallica’s first‑ever performance at Mohegan Sun Arena is a truly special moment as we celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary,” Jeff Hamilton, president and general manager of Mohegan Sun, said in a statement. “The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena has been home to so many unforgettable moments, hosting more than 3,000 events and welcoming over 15 million guests in its history. We couldn’t be more excited to honor that legacy by welcoming one of the most iconic Rock bands ever and celebrating this milestone with fans.”

Metallica tickets go on sale this Friday, April 10. Thursday’s show will be available here and Saturday’s here. Sleep with one eye open, as the sale begins at 10 a.m.

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The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins follows the making of a documentary following fictional NFL player, Reggie Dinkins, after he was banned from the league for life for gambling on his own games. And in a sneak-peek clip, viewers see fictional director Arthur Tobin's horrified reaction as an ex-girlfriend crashes the project.

Ahead of the Monday, April 6 episode of the mockumentary series starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, NBC shared an exclusive clip of the cringeworthy moment with Parade.

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"No, no, no, no, this cannot be happening," a suddenly panicked Arthur (Radcliffe) said as he stood up from a set at a table with Reggie (Morgan), Monica Reese-Dinkins (Erika Alexander), Reggie's ex-wife, agent, and manager, and his fiancée Brina (Precious Way).

"So this is Narcissa," Dikins declared. "She looks complicated."

"Thank you. Arthur, what a beautiful family you have!" Arthur's ex, Narcissa Ocean (Anna Camp), said," to which Dinkins pointed out, "That's a crazy thing to say."

"You let her in? Haven't you seen Sinners?" Arthur demanded, referencing vampires not being allowed to enter a building without an invitation.

"I'm sorry, who is this woman?" a confused Monica asked, to which Narcissa replied, "Honestly, I don't even know. I am on a journey."

Meanwhile, Arthur demanded, "How did you even find me? It's been two years. I moved across the country. I blocked you on everything. I always use a fake name at Starbucks."

"Well, Denise called me from your phone," Narcissa explained. "You blocked me, but I'm still your emergency contact. And Denise didn't want you going back to the post office, which is so funny because I am banned from my post office too. It's like fate. Because I was in Maryland looking for you—and I found you!"

Brina then interjected, "Hold up, do you teach Peloton?" To that, Narcissa responded, "I did. It just got too corporate."

The scene then cut to Narcissa leading a spin class while exclaiming, "Guys, I died for four minutes while getting my boobs done. And God is an old white guy. He just is. OK, let's go!"

As Arthur thanked his ex for bringing back his phone and attempted to lead her back to the door, Brina protested. "Wait, wait, wait, she came all this way, and you're not going to even hear her out?" she said.

Reggie explained, "My boy, AT, he's just looking out for himself. He said this is the woman that ruined his life. She's the reason he even has to do my stupid documentary."

Still, an exasperated Brina yelled, "I am sick and tired of the men in this house not listening to women!"

The clip ended with Reggie's son, Carmelo Dinkins (Jalyn Hall), wondering aloud, "What did I do?"

Catch new episodes of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock.

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In Tuesday night’s “The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan,’ NCIS: Origins does what it does best: It introduces the moment when Gary Callahan (Mufasa), a K-9 Special Agent for the NIS K-9 Unit of the Camp Pendleton Field Office, becomes a part of the story.

In this exclusive sneak peek, viewers get to see the first time that Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid) meets Gary Callahan.

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In a surprising pre-NIS scene, we see that Franks is working as an animal control officer for the Oceanside Animal Service, whose motto is “For Public Safety and Animal Welfare,” and he has a run-in with a woman who is not too happy with his service.

"I called two hours ago. What took you so long?” she demands to know. And when he doesn’t respond, she continues, “I asked you a question.”

“I heard you,” Franks says. “I didn’t answer because I didn’t like your tone. Now, where’s the dog?”

The dog – as yet unnamed – is hiding under the woman’s porch, sitting on a piece of cardboard from a flattened box.

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Mike tries to reassure him, “Don’t be scared, buddy. My name is Michael. I am not here to hurt you. I’ll make you a deal. I’ll get you a steak if you just let me scoot you out of here on your box. Hey, pal. We’re going to do this nice and easy.”

But Gary isn’t so sure. He growls at Mike.

Then we cut to years later with Franks and Gary asleep in the same bed in Franks’ apartment.

NCIS: Origins airs Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Streams next day on Paramount+.

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Some books never leave the conversation—and according to Goodreads readers, one classic novel still stands above the rest.

On the platform’s list of the greatest literary novels of all time, "Pride and Prejudice" byJane Austen takes the No. 1 spot, ranking ahead of other heavyweights like George Orwell's "1984" and F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."

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First published in 1813, the novel has remained one of the most widely read and beloved works in English literature, with more than 20 million copies sold worldwide. It follows Elizabeth Bennet, a sharp and independent young woman navigating family pressures, social expectations, and her complicated relationship with the wealthy and reserved Mr. Darcy.

What begins as a story shaped by first impressions slowly unfolds into something deeper. As Elizabeth and Darcy confront their own flaws—her quick judgments and his guarded pride—the novel explores themes of love, class, reputation, and personal growth with a wit that still feels modern more than two centuries later.

Beyond its love story, "Pride and Prejudice" has also remained relevant because of its sharp social commentary. Austen captures a world where reputation can shape a person’s future overnight, and where marriage is often tied as much to financial survival as it is to affection. That tension—between love and security—still resonates with readers today, helping explain why the novel continues to attract millions of new fans and maintain its place at the top of Goodreads rankings more than two centuries after it was first published.

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Austen, who published the novel anonymously during her lifetime, would go on to become one of the most influential writers in literary history. Her work continues to resonate across generations, inspiring countless adaptations, retellings, and modern reinterpretations.

More than 200 years after its release, "Pride and Prejudice" remains the kind of novel readers return to again and again—proof that some stories don’t just endure, they define the genre.

The novel’s staying power is also reflected in its massive readership today, with millions of ratings on Goodreads alone and a steady stream of new adaptations continuing to introduce the story to fresh audiences. From film and television to modern retellings, Elizabeth and Darcy’s story has proven endlessly adaptable, which is just another reason it continues to rank among the most beloved books of all time.

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Simon & Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson" hit No. 1 on the album charts nearly 60 years ago today.

The song, which was released by the iconic duo in 1968 has become solidified as a Hollywood soundtrack classic thanks to its association with the film "The Graduate," starring Dustin Hoffman and the late Anne Bancroft.

Specifically written for the film, in which Hoffman's character, college graduate Benjamin Braddock is seduced by Bancroft's Mrs. Robinson, the song went on hit No. 1 on the U.S. album charts on April 6, 1968. The song also won Record of the Year at the 1969 Grammys.

The film's director, Mike Nichols, also included several other Simon & Garfunkel songs in the film including "The Sound of Silence" and "April Come She Will" in the film's soundtrack.

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"He convinced us to do the music, and the music was supposed to be mostly original," Simon said onThe Dick Cavett Show in 1970 of Nichols. "But what would happen was, in order to fill a scene we would take some music and put it there just to see what music would sound like and a few of the times that we did that, it was so effective."

"Mrs. Robinson was made up on the spot," he added. "That was originally a chase scene and I was just riffing on the guitar...I had been fooling around with a song...and then that's how that happened."

He also mentioned that at one point "Mrs. Roosevelt" was supposed to be part of the lyrics but was ultimately nixed due to political connotations.

"The actual recording of that song was done after the movie was finished," he added.

Additionally, thanks to lyrics, "Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you," and "Joltin' Joe has left and gone away," the song has also had ties to the New York Yankees.

"I asked myself later what it meant," he said during the interview, as the DiMaggio lyric was haphazardly added to the song. "I said, 'Well, it'll mean something.'"

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When you first started singing along to the title track of the 1996 George Strait album "Blue Clear Sky," the lyrics may have felt a little backward in your mouth at first. "Blue Clear Sky"? Is that what the songwriters meant? Not "clear blue sky"? Turns out it's exactly right, according to songwriter Bob DiPiero, and the song's inspiration came directly from the beloved 1994 Oscar-winning movie Forrest Gump.

No mistakes were made writing the George Strait hit on the album ranked the No. 1 'Best '90s Country Album Recorded in Nashville' by Nashville Adventures. In fact, the lyrics in the title song about finding new love when you least expect it fell directly from actor Tom Hanks' lips to DePiero's ears.

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"This song got written because I went to see the movie Forrest Gump," DePiero says in an interview with The Boot. "[Forrest] was talking about his girlfriend, Jenny [played by actress Robin Wright href="https://parade.com/celebrities/sean-penn-wife-girlfriend-dating-history"], and how she would come and go out of his life. At one point, he says, 'And out of the blue clear sky, Jenny came back.'"

"I was listening, thinking, 'Hey! It's clear blue sky, it's not blue clear sky!'" he continues, "Just that little turn of phrase stuck in my head."

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Indeed, it stuck. First his songwriting partners John Jarrard and Mark D. Sanders questioned the order of the words. And then Strait himself came asking about the phrasing too.

"So George comes on the phone and says, 'I'm from Texas ... and Texas is clear blue sky. You think it ought to be clear blue sky?'" DePiero recalls. "And I was shocked by the fact that George Strait was on the phone asking about this! So I told him about going to see Forrest Gump, and life was like a box of chocolates ... and that he said 'blue clear sky.' I told him the song is all about just giving up on love and then, out of nowhere, out of the blue clear sky, comes the love of your life."

The explanation apparently worked, and now fans have this clever classic song and album title forever. After a few turns hearing Strait croon it, it really does roll right off the tongue.

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Bravo’s brand-new Housewives franchise just debuted, and The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’sAshley Iaconetti is already embroiled in a mom-shaming parenting controversy. 

This isn’t the first time in the spotlight for the reality TV star. Iaconetti rose to fame on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. She even met her husband, Jared Haibon, in 2015 on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise. While the two initially connected on the show, they didn’t couple up right away. Iaconetti and Haibon rekindled their romance several years later and married in 2019. 

The couple now has two children, Dawson Dimitri Haibon (born January 2022) and Hayden Cruise Haibon (born July 2024). 

Iaconetti’s Instagram is filled with family pics that show her as a hands-on mommy. In March, the reality star shared a parenting hack, writing, “Pro-tip for parents who want to go to a restaurant with their little kids…Bring stickers and humility.” She also touched on one hot-button parenting issue (screen time), writing, “We try not to put a screen on, but gotta go what ya gotta do to enjoy the company at the table sometimes.”

The mom-of-two also shared a sweet birthday post for her eldest child, Dawson, in January. Iaconetti gushed, “You are a true treasure to this world, Dawson Haibon…I’ve never met anyone who shines so bright.” 

While her older posts have gotten plenty of compliments, a recent share to her Instagram Stories was more controversial. The RHORI cast member started with a sweet selfie featuring her two boys and the caption, “Jared went to visit a friend in the hospital in Boston today so I thought, let me take the kids to the Boston aquarium while he’s there. I do not recommend doing this.” And of course, the mom was talking about the parenting perils of a solo outing with two little ones under four. 

Another pic features Iaconetti’s kiddos looking at the aquarium… and Hayden wearing a toddler leash around his wrist. Obviously, the mom thought she might get flak for this photo. Before the backlash began, she added, “I have no shame in my toddler leash game. Dawson has an AirTag on. #safetyovershame.” 

The day of family fun also includes a trip to Chuck E. Cheese. Again, the reality TV star posted a “Pro tip for parents” (and this one didn’t include a child leash): “Pizza, wings, games, little rides, trampolines, and play zone all in one. Unlike a lot of play zones, everything is monitored, and it’s small enough to keep your eyes on your kids without having to crawl in tubes yourself.” 

There is a lot of conflicting information out there about the "perfect" way to nourish your body. It seems like every day there is new information on what, when, and how to reach your body's peak health, and on the steps to prevent its decline.

Currently, there is a popular debate over whether early dinner times can affect a person's cognitive health.

"We don’t have strong evidence that eating dinner early directly improves cognitive health," Lauri Wright, a registered dietitian nutritionist at the University of South Florida, tells Parade. "The research linking earlier dinners specifically to improved cognition is still pretty limited. Much of the discussion comes from studies on time-restricted eating or circadian-aligned eating, and even those studies show mixed results. So, I would say it’s plausible, but not proven."

But some believe that there could be an important correlation between late-night dinners and mental decline.

"Your brain does a lot of its 'repair work' while you sleep, so a late dinner can interfere with that process," Ashley Kitchens, a registered dietitian and owner of Plant Centered Nutrition, also tells Parade.

One truth most camps agree on is that circadian rhythm misalignment—or your sleep cycle—can be significantly disrupted by late-night eating, which can impact your overall health.

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"What we do know is that eating very late at night can disrupt that rhythm, and that can, in turn, affect sleep quality and blood sugar control for aging adults," says Wright. "As we age, our metabolism slows down, our sleep patterns become more fragile, and for most people, blood sugar regulation becomes less efficient."

A 2023 study backs that up. Taking a deep dive into how timing and eating impact overall health, the study determined that the body is naturally most insulin-sensitive in the morning. Eating a large meal at 8:00 a.m. vs. 8:00 p.m. results in significantly lower post-meal glucose levels, even if the meal is identical. It also noted that melatonin (the sleep hormone) naturally impairs insulin secretion. Eating when melatonin is high—late at night—is correlated with impaired glucose tolerance, making your body less efficient at processing sugar.

"Eating earlier and at consistent times day to day helps support your body's natural sleep cycle (natural circadian rhythm)," adds Kitchens. "Personally, I eat between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and do 20 minutes of movement, like a walk, afterward. Eating earlier and doing a little movement afterward helps improve blood sugar and support digestion. Earlier dinners can also support better digestion, a steady weight, and reduced acid reflux."

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"People over 50 should center their plate around whole foods and protein," advises Kitchens. "Because muscle loss accelerates as we age, incorporating high-protein foods into your dinner is critical."

While Wright emphasizes that there is no "perfect" time to eat dinner, she agrees that what you eat, especially over 50, truly matters. According to her, a balanced meal includes:

• Lean protein: Mains such as fish, poultry, tofu, or beans help maintain muscle mass.
• Fiber-rich vegetables and whole grains: These sides can help support gut and heart health.
• Healthy fats: Cooking with olive oil, nuts, and avocado is great for cardiovascular and brain health.

"What matters most for healthy aging is eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet; maintaining regular meal timing; avoiding very large meals right before bed; and prioritizing sleep, physical activity, and 'social' meals," Wright adds.