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The last days of September 2026 bring three zodiac signs a boost of confidence and momentum. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius (Sun, Moon, or Rising signs) can expect to feel more energized, expressive, and ready to move forward.

As the month comes to a close, the energy favors courage, creativity and taking action on what genuinely excites you. For these three fire astrological signs, it can feel easier to step into the spotlight, trust their instincts, and make a bold move before October begins.

Check for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs.

The last days of September bring a renewed sense of confidence, creativity, and momentum for you, Aries. Finally! While your ruling planet, Mars, transited Cancer, it was hard to feel attuned to your typical fiery self. Now, warrior Mars kicks your creativity into high gear. Life feels good!

Hope is the baseline of your upcoming motivational drive to succeed. You may feel more willing to put yourself out there, take a chance, or pursue something simply because it excites you. Expect a beautiful rendezvous with joy. As you recall what you actually want, rather than focusing only on what you should be doing, your instincts take over. Don’t fight the urge to stand out, loud and proud.

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This is a particularly energizing period for you. Leo, the cosmos has prescribed you a healthy dose of motivation to take the lead, make a bold move, or put yourself first in a way that feels healthy and empowering. The final days of September bring a noticeable boost to your personal drive, making it easier to act on an idea you’ve been sitting with rather than waiting for the perfect moment.

As your life path sector is illuminated in gorgeous shades of encouragement, expect all eyes to be on you as you set new goals that fuel your confidence. Just be careful to mind the fine line between high self-worth and pure egotistical hubris.

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The end of the month brings fresh adventure, inspiration, and passionate momentum your way. A philosophical shift brings ample room for positive seeds of change to be planted. Sagittarius, you’re feeling ready to break out of your usual routine and shake things up, as you do best. Expect to feel in your element. Now is the time to pursue something that feels expansive, taking a more playful approach to your goals. Aims should inspire your inner child. This is supportive energy for trusting your instincts and allowing yourself to follow what genuinely lights you up.

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Happy Days undoubtedly became one of the biggest sitcoms on TV that raked in an impressive revenue for the cast and studio, but Linda Purl admits why they weren’t given their own private bathrooms.

Purl, 71, played the role of beloved role of Ashley Pfister, Fonzie’s (Henry Winkler) girlfriend, on Happy Days after first being introduced as Richie’s (Ron Howard) part-time girlfriend, Gloria, in Season 2. The actor was there as the sitcom skyrocketed to fame among fans.

Appearing on an episode of the “Still Here Hollywood Podcast with Steve Kmetko,” she recalls how, despite the sitcom’s fame and money, creator Garry Marshall refused to give them all private bathrooms.

She adds that the success of the sitcom was “all driven by the genius of Garry Marshall,” and he knew from the start what actors to put together to make a hit. The financial success of Happy Days even led Paramount to redo its entire lot with a brand-new look.

“This is kind of a disgusting story, but you know, we had that soundstage 19 and for the success of Happy Days, rebuilt the Paramount lot, repaved the roads, new landscaping, rebuilt the commissary.”

The actor said that the financial gain of Happy Days becoming a hit sitcom was “fantastic”, and “Garry Marshall could have put in fancy-schmancy dressing rooms for everyone. Everybody with their own potty. Nope. There was one, excuse me, toilet on that set.”

“One for all of us — for craft service all the way to Henry [Winkler] and all of us in between. So Garry knew that you had to keep the playing field level.”

For Marshall, the bathroom wasn’t meant to be a sign of superiority among the rest of the crew on set. While Winkler became a household name, it still meant he used the same bathroom as everyone else. Purl adds that Marshall also helped the cast bond by having them all wear shorts and play softball.

“Ridiculous. Especially me, and Henry would probably say, ‘No, me,’ ” she said. “So you… through his actions, through his guidance, he continues to affect all of us who got to do Happy Days,” she said.

Marshall’s bathroom trick may or may not have been one example of how he developed a hit sitcom. Happy Days ended up running for a total of 11 seasons, until 1984, and was ranked one of the best sitcoms of the 1970s. Marshall died in 2016 and also brought to life hit films like Beaches, Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, and Raising Helen, and was a credited actor.

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Most anniversary releases are the same album dressed up again: a remaster, a box set, maybe a few demos.

Stevie Wonder did something rarer. On Monday, the day Songs in the Key of Life turned 50, he put out four songs from those 1976 sessions that nobody outside the studio had ever heard.

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Listen to “I’m Into Livin'” and you’ll hear three women singing behind him, and two of them were about to break out on their own.

Thelma Houston was on her way to taking “Don’t Leave Me This Way” to No. 1. Deniece Williams had sung with Wonderlove, his backing band, for years and was on the cusp of her own solo career. The third, Shirley Brewer, had already sung on the album’s “Ordinary Pain.”

Neither Houston nor Williams was a star yet on the day they recorded it.

The EP collects “It’s Easier,” “My Life Story of Love,” “I Can See the Sun In Late December” and “I’m Into Livin’,” all cut during the album sessions and all left off a double album that already shipped with a bonus EP of its own.

Wonder chose the four himself. “We’ve lived with Songs in the Key of Life for fifty years, but there’s still more to hear,” he said in announcing the release. “We didn’t add these songs to the album, but they were part of what I was feeling and discovering as we made it.”

Even the engineers are the same. John Fischbach and Gary O Adante, who recorded and mixed the album in 1976, came back to mix these.

Susaye Greene co-wrote the lyrics to “My Life Story of Love.” She’s a former Supreme and Motown artist, and she and Wonder also wrote Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It” together.

Keyboardist Gregory Phillinganes was at the very beginning of his career, drummer Raymond Pounds was sitting in on his first major sessions and bassist Nathan Watts was recording with Wonder for the first time after a run on the road together.

Songs in the Key of Life came out Sept. 28, 1976, and it went on to win Wonder his third Album of the Year Grammy, go diamond and land in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

The new EP didn’t just arrive on the anniversary. It hit streaming at 4:54 a.m. Pacific, the same time the album’s final session wrapped in 1976, when Watts called out “Fo’FiftyFo’!” It’s been the signal for the end of a session in Wonder’s circle ever since.

He kicks off a tour playing the whole album on Oct. 13 in Birmingham, England, and wraps it Dec. 19 in Los Angeles.

Watts is still his bassist, and he’s on two of the four new songs.

Following years of unexpected health setbacks, Billy Joel is getting ready to say goodbye to his substantial collection of motorcycles, putting his beloved lot up for auction later this year.

TMZ broke the “heartbreaking” news earlier today, revealing that his vintage and custom bikes will be sold through Gooding Christie’s and Rétromobile New York Auctions on Nov. 20 and 21 at the Javits Center in New York City, with proceeds benefitting his Joel Foundation.

The available bikes reportedly include a 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville, a 1982 Ducati Mike Hailwood 900 and a 1975 Ducati 750 Sport. Fans will be able to preview a selection of the bikes in advance when they’re on display at Christie’s Rockefeller Center Oct. 8 through 12, though it’s not clear which models will be shown off.

The “Movin’ Out” singer previously owned a motorcycle shop in Oyster Bay, NY, which served as a free museum showing off over 75 custom and vintage motorcycles from his personal collection, but the physical storefront closed last fall. The idea of the auction was floated at that time, with Joel’s reps citing his medical issues.

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The publication shared the news on Instagram, with fans reacting with strong emotions over the “sad” update.

“I’m sure this is heartbreaking for him,” one commenter said. “He rode his bikes almost daily…”

Another speculated that his “health issues…prevent him from riding anymore,” calling it “really sad.”

“thats [sic] a shame,” another added.

It all started early last year, when Joel took a scary fall onstage before rescheduling several months of shows. He later canceled them altogether, revealing a new diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes problems with “hearing, vision and balance.” Just this month, he shared that he underwent brain surgery to place a shunt to help with the pressure in his head.

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Due to the subjectivity of movie critics, it’s not often that a film will receive only positive reviews. However, the publication Collider recently compiled a list of movies that have been showered with an unprecedented amount of accolades.

The ranking titled “10 Most Universally Acclaimed Movies of All Time” included films like 2001: A Space Odyssey from 1968, 1958’s Vertigo, Parasite, released in 2019, and 1954’s Seven Samurai. Collider gave the Francis Ford Coppola-directed 1972 film, adapted from Mario Puzo‘s 1969 book, the title of the “most universally acclaimed movie of all time.”

The first Godfather film has a score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, a 100 on Metacritic, and 9.2 out of 10 on IMDb. The movie also took home the Best Picture Award at the 1973 Oscars.

While Coppola now has a gravitas attached to his name, he was a relatively unknown filmmaker when he started out making The Godfather. In a 2022 interview with GQ, Coppola described himself “as penniless before [he] made the film” throughout his early 30s.

He also said working on The Godfather “was a terrible experience,” due to the amount of pressure the studio had put on him.

“I was always on the verge of about to get fired. And a lot of my choices were immediately discarded,” said the filmmaker, now 87.

He then shared that his request for “Al Pacino to play the character Michael” and “Marlon Brando to be the now famous Don Corleone” were initially declined. In addition, the studio wasn’t interested in having the movie take place in 1945 and be shot in New York.

“I wanted to make it in New York. They said, ‘You can’t make it in New York, it’s too expensive.’ I wanted to make it set in 1945, the way the book was. They said, ‘It’s ridiculous, you can’t do it, you can’t have it, you can’t do it,’ and then, ‘This is a terrible movie,'” said Coppola while speaking to GQ.

He said that while there were “at least four occasions” where he “came that close to getting fired” from being the film’s director, The Godfather ended up being “this gigantic success.”

“And suddenly I became this famous person, which in itself was also another thing to deal with. So I have to say to you that 50 years ago, having made The Godfather definitely changed my life in many, many ways for the better,” said Coppola in the 2022 interview.

50 Cent is stepping into the Street Fighter universe as one of the video game‘s most recognizable fighters. In just a few weeks, the rapper, whose real name is Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, will appear in the upcoming live-action movie from Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

With a roster spanning Hollywood actors, combat sports icons and chart-topping musicians, the new adaptation is shaping up to be a unique cinematic crossover. Read on for a breakdown of 50 Cent’s role, the full cast lineup and key release details.

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50 Cent plays Balrog, the boxer known for his powerful punches and aggressive fighting style in the Street Fighter games. The character is just one of several familiar faces from the franchise appearing in the new movie.

For Jackson, the role adds another major screen appearance to a career that has included acting, producing and music. He has previously appeared in films including Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Righteous Kill and Escape Plan.

Jackson is also a Grammy winner. He won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2010 Grammy Awards as part of Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent’s “Crack a Bottle.”

Set in 1993, the movie follows estranged fighters Ryu and Ken after Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. The tournament brings together fighters from around the world, but the competition is tied to a deadly conspiracy. Ryu and Ken are forced to confront one another while dealing with conflicts from their past.

That setup gives the movie a story beyond the tournament itself, with the fighters caught in a conflict that threatens to push former allies into direct competition. The film is based on the Capcom video game and uses the franchise’s established roster as the foundation for its live-action adaptation.

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Alongside 50 Cent as Balrog, the movie features a large ensemble of actors and performers playing characters from the game.

The principal cast includes:

• Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
• Andrew Koji as Ryu
• Callina Liang as Chun-Li
• Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma
• David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
• Cody Rhodes as Guile
• Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
• Eric André as Don Sauvage
• Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
• Orville Peck as Vega
• Olivier Richters as Zangief
• Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
• Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
• Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
• Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
• Jason Momoa as Blanka

The ensemble also includes several performers with backgrounds outside traditional acting. Jackson is joined by WWE stars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, UFC featherweight Alexander Volkanovski, wrestler Hirooki Goto and singer Orville Peck. Momoa also serves as a producer in addition to playing Blanka.

Kitao Sakurai directed Street Fighter and co-wrote the screenplay with T.J. Fixman. The story comes from Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman, and was produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama and Stefan Makhoul.

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Street Fighter opens in theaters on Oct. 16, 2026. Tickets are currently on sale, with the movie scheduled to play in Dolby Cinema, 4DX, ScreenX, premium large-format theaters and IMAX.

The film is rated PG-13 for violence and action, bloody images, strong language, sexual references, partial nudity and brief smoking.

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Days of Our Lives fans’ dreams have come true, and classic episodes of their favorite soap opera have arrived on streaming thanks to Sony’s Soaps Daily YouTube channel. The show is currently rebroadcasting its 1999 Season, with one of the highlights being the introduction of The Last Blast, a group of rapidly aging legacy teenagers who made up the young adult set heading into the new millennium. Check out our guide to see their first soap daily appearances!

Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome, also known as SORAS, is a unique function of soap operas in which characters rapidly age between appearances. For example, they may appear as a young child in one episode, then as a teenager, or, in some cases, as a full-grown adult, in the next.

The purpose of SORAS is to allow writers and shows to explore character dynamics without waiting years for characters to reach the appropriate age to tell those stories. Many children born on-screen find themselves at some point to experience SORASing at some point within their lifecycle.

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The first arrival in the aged-up Last Blast group was the daughter of John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall).

Following John and Marlena’s Hawaiian honeymoon, they returned to find their little girl was “all grown up,” as Kristen Storms assumed the role and became an instant fan favorite.

She made her debut in Episode 8601, Release Date: August 5, 1999, which the Sony platform Soap Daily has posted on YouTube as “The Day That Mike Testifies About His Night With Ali,” which can be viewed here.

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Belle’s best friend was the next character introduced in the storyline. Mimi was a new character to the canvas, but quickly made her impact. But not before going through not one but two recasts. Doren Fein originated the role on August 17, 1999. The role was then briefly recast by Kelly Cohen before Farah Fath assumed it on September 16, 1999.

You can check out Mimi’s introduction episode here:

Farah Fath’s debut episode was skipped for inclusion in Soap Daily, presumably due to music rights; however, her second episode was posted to the channel and can be viewed here.

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The son of legacy super couple Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso), Shawn was the next to arrive as fan favorite Jason Cook took over the role on October 15, 1999, and instantly won fans over.

Cook’s debut episode can be viewed here.

While most fans will remember Jay Kenneth Johnson’s portrayal of Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) and Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow)’s son, it was actually Brandon Tyler who originated the role on October 21, 1999.

Viewers can check out Tyler’s debut episode here:

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Chloe, the daughter of Dr. Craig Wesley (Kevin Spirtas) and his wife Nancy Wesley (Patrika Darbo), was the final character of The Last Blast to be introduced to the canvas. Nancy found her daughter, whom she had given up years earlier, in an orphanage and, after meeting her, decided to bring her back to Salem!

While Bjorlin’s inital episode was skipped, her first meeting with Nancy was posted.

Check out Bjorlin’s early episode here:

SoapDaily continues to post two classic episodes of Days of Our Lives every day, with episodes currently being posted from December 1999.

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Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, is asking the court to name him the guardian of his daughter Kaya. He is attempting to protect her rights as the sole beneficiary of her mother’s estate, according to legal documents obtained by Page Six.

Klitschko filed paperwork in Los Angeles on Thursday, claiming that his 11-year-old daughter “is entitled to the entirety.” Kaya currently lives with her father in Ukraine.

The documents reportedly stated that his guardianship is “urgent and essential” so that he “may receive, manage and hold” his daughter’s inheritance.

The 50-year-old former professional boxer added that he is “informed and believes” federal agents “removed property belonging to Hayden’s Estate” during an ongoing investigation. He wants to represent Panettiere’s estate so he can safeguard the home.

The documents continue, “Prior to her death, Hayden and [Klitschko] had hired a security service to protect Hayden’s Home and its contents, arising from a documented concern that an individual had gained unauthorized access to Hayden’s property.”

“Locks to Hayden’s Home were changed by the security service following Hayden’s death, and storage units containing designer clothing and accessories worn to public appearances have been relocated as a precaution.”

The court papers claimed, “it is expected that the individual will continue to try and misappropriate property belonging to Hayden’s Estate. Given the high publicity of Hayden’s Estate, a personal representative needs to be appointed immediately to safeguard and protect Hayden’s Home and contents.”

Klitschko did not name any individuals but further alleged that non-family members have “accessed and destroyed” Panettiere’s emails.

Panettiere died on August 16 at the age of 36.

From Mauritius to Pennsylvania to Serbia and thousands of communities in between, Andrew Carnegie single-handedly funded thousands of libraries—most of which are still actively in use today. From humble beginnings, Carnegie’s love of books and desire to contribute to the public good go back to his teens, when a wealthy businessman showed him generosity.

The 1800s were a time of incredible opportunity in the United States, and Andrew Carnegie, an immigrant from Scotland, capitalized on it, becoming the richest man in the world.

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He never forgot his roots, however. Carnegie was born to weavers in working-class Dunfermline, Scotland. After the introduction of steam-powered looms to Dunfermline left hundreds of people unemployed, including his father, Carnegie and his family moved to the United States in 1848 to find work and a better life.

One of the jobs that he found in his new home of Allegheny, Pennsylvania (now the North Side of Pittsburgh), was that of a bobbin boy—someone who changes spools of thread in a cotton mill. After about a year in this job, in 1849, he moved on to work as a telegraph messenger boy at the Pittsburgh Office of the Ohio Telegraph Company and was soon promoted to an operator.

While at this company, he benefited from the generosity of Colonel James Anderson, a wealthy Pittsburgh businessman and former Union Army officer who opened his 400-book library to the working boys of Pittsburgh; Carnegie was one of them.

Of this experience, Carnegie said, “if ever wealth came to me, [to see to it] that other poor boys might receive opportunities similar to those for which we were indebted to the nobleman.” That’s according to the book The Library: An Illustrated History.

After Carnegie found his own wealth in the railroad industry over the following decades, he began building libraries, starting in places where he had personal connections. The first of his public libraries—Dunfermline Carnegie Library—was constructed in his birthplace, Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1883.

The first Carnegie library to open in the United States was in nearby Braddock, Pennsylvania—only about 9 miles up the Monongahela River from Pittsburgh.

Beginning in 1899, his giving accelerated, and it spread well beyond towns he knew personally, including the Southern United States. He funded separate libraries for Black people, who, under segregation, were routinely denied access to public libraries. According to the Texas State Historical Association, he granted twelve “Colored Carnegie libraries” in eight states, primarily in the South. At these libraries, Black people were offered community centers and self-education.

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He approved all but a few of the grants that committed to his terms of operation and maintenance. Between 1883 and 1929, his philanthropy had funded the construction of more than 2,500 libraries globally and 1,681 libraries in the United States, according to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation’s website. In 2025, 1,280 still operate and acknowledge their link to Carnegie; only 750 of these still operate in their original buildings. Others have moved to new locations.

Carnegie thus built nearly half of the 3,500 libraries in the country. In total, he spent almost $56.2 million on their construction. In addition, in 1900, he also donated $30,000 (about $1,182,000 in 2026) to the College of Emporia in memory of John Byers Anderson, who had served as president of the board of trustees in the 1880s.

Before he died in 1919 at age 83, Carnegie not only gave away around $350 million (equivalent to $6.7 billion in 2026 dollars), but he also paved the way for thousands of communities to enjoy public libraries. His legacy as a benefactor of the public good ensures that future generations of young people have access to the creativity, community, and education he enjoyed as a teen in Pittsburgh.

Related: In 1995, Dolly Parton began mailing free books to kids in her home Tennessee county; by 2026, her Imagination Library had gifted over 330 million books

Jamie Farr, better known as the cross-dressing Klinger from the iconic ‘70s and ‘80s series M*A*S*H, recently revealed how much he was paid for his first episode on the show. And the number might surprise you.

Even though Klinger would eventually become one of the most iconic characters in television history, Farr made his M*A*S*H debut in Season 1, Episode 4 as a one-time guest star. The actor had just come off a stint on F Troop when the show’s director Gene Reynolds invited him to work on a new series. 

According to Farr, in a recent interview with former child actor Moosie Drier (who starred alongside George Burns in Oh, God! and made a name for himself in the smash ‘80s Disney Channel hit Kids Incorporated) on the “Pop Culture Retro” podcast, Reynolds, who produced M*A*S*H, said, “There’s only one guy that I think can play this. I didn’t even have to audition for it. I got a phone call, and he said, ‘Jamie, there’s a new show on. It’s on Sunday nights. It’s called M*A*S*H. It’s from the movie that was made. And there’s a part in it for you.”

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If you’re wondering what the then-would-be M*A*S*H star was paid for his first day on the set, Drier brought a rumor he had heard, telling Farr, “You were hired for what was supposed to be a one-day role, paying you $250.”

While $250 may not seem like a lot in retrospect, it was actually more than Farr was paid. The actor corrected Drier, explaining, “No. It wasn’t $250. No, it was $153.” 

Of course, the Klinger character evolved to become one of the show’s shining stars. While he continued to reprise the role in Seasons 1, 2, and 3, he didn’t formally become a regular cast member until Season 4 in 1975. 

Even though Klinger made Farr a household name, the actor said in a 2024 interview with MeTV, “In a sense, it ruined my career. I was accurate in that because I haven’t had a television series since then. It’s been hard to shake that character.” He continued, “People, they don’t separate the character from Jamie Farr the actor. The first thing they do is hit you with dress jokes.”

Following the finale in 1983, Farr briefly reprised his iconic role, playing Klinger again on After M*A*S*H with costars Harry Morgan and William Christopher. He continued acting after the spinoff ended, guest starring on popular shows such as Murder, She Wrote and Mad About You. And hopefully, for Farr’s sake, he was paid more than $153 per episode. 

Now, at 92, the actor is retired and enjoying time away from the spotlight.

Sheinelle Jones is a mother first, and one of the hardest parts of the past year, she says, was seeing AI turn her children into content for an interview that never happened.

Jones, 48, has three children with her late husband, Uche Ojeh: Kayin, 17, and 14-year-old twins Clara and Uche Jr. In March 2025, Ojeh died at 45 following a 5-month battle with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer.

In the past year, she’s been open about her grief and how difficult his death was for her and their kids. On Monday, Sept. 28, the Today with Jenna & Sheinelle co-host shared how fake AI content reached her family while she was on leave from the show.

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The conversation started with fake AI images of singer Raye and Michael B. Jordan at the MTV VMAs. Jones said she had been through something similar, only much worse. “Gosh, I had it, times a billion, and it was awful,” she told co-host Jenna Bush Hager.

Scrolling Facebook, she found a post claiming she and her family had sat down with Katie Couric. It showed Jones, her children, and Couric in a living room that wasn’t hers, surrounded by photos.

“The only reason that anyone may guess that it’s not me,” Jones said, was a detail a girlfriend noticed: Clara’s glasses weren’t quite right. “It just did not happen.”

But the hardest part was staying quiet. “I wanted so badly to comment, ‘Hey guys, this isn’t me,'” she said. But she had been told not to “give it air,” since responding to a fake can help it spread. Turning to the audience, she asked, “You tell me what I should do.”

She also explained that it wasn’t just her kids, either. Jones also said she was fooled by a fake post with pictures of her and her husband until she noticed the hairstyle didn’t match how he wore it. Her mother has also been fooled by fake photos of Jones and the kids, calling to say how happy she was to see them doing well.

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For Jones, the stakes go beyond embarrassment. Her family is still healing from an enormous loss, and fabricated images, especially ones that borrow the faces of her late husband and her children, make that harder. As AI-generated content grows more convincing, her story reminds us to look twice before believing or sharing what appears in your feed.

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Car coats are among the classiest and most polished pieces of outerwear you can buy. The restrained yet elegant style can make even the simplest outfits look more dressed up, even if you’re only stepping out in jeans and sneakers. The beauty is in their minimalism, and nowhere is that more evident than the Lands’ End Boucle Fleece Coat.

The streamlined cold-weather staple is discounted at Amazon right now, marked down from its usual $100 to only $60 with an early Prime Day deal. Colors include honey beige, spruce green, pale slate blue, and rich navy, with a coffee plaid pattern also available at a sale price of $66. Now 40% off, this is a rare opportunity to save big on one of the most popular Lands’ End coats.

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This Amazon deal is also a chance to elevate casual and dressy looks alike. Car coats are inherently versatile thanks to their scaled-back design, with designers eschewing the usual hardware and detailing for a more straightforward look. The Lands’ End version epitomizes the classic silhouette with its clean lines and relaxed fit.

Don’t mistake “relaxed” for sloppy, though. The style is loose enough to feel comfortable over sweaters, but not so bulky that it will overwhelm your frame. It’s available in a generous selection of sizes ranging from extra small to 3X, with petite, regular, and tall options to accommodate people of all heights.

Practical for brisk days and nights, the coat has a two-way zip-front closure and snap buttons for added reinforcement. The raised collar snaps all the way up, shielding you from gusty winds so you’ll feel truly bundled up. It also has deep pockets that’ll keep your hands warm, but are just as suitable for stashing your phone and gloves.

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The coat’s pure polyester boucle fabric and acrylic-blend collar lend it a touchably soft texture from top to bottom. It’s stretchy and just slightly nubby, with a blankety feel that will keep you toasty when temperatures dip. One shopper praised the “very cozy” material, while another called it “beautiful” and “so comfortable.” And the coat is machine washable for convenient cleaning all season, too.

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At $60, this is the lowest price the coat’s been in the last three months, so now is the time to snap it up and prepare your closet for the chilly months ahead. It’s also a gorgeous gift idea for anyone who appreciates timeless apparel that’s built to last. Pick up the Lands’ End Boucle Fleece Coat while it’s on sale at Amazon for a limited time.

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Truth is stranger than fiction. That’s something Harlan Coben told us during the very first episode of Harlan Coben’s Final Twist when it premiered on CBS. That first season took us through all sorts of twists and turns, and the second season is almost here. We have your very first look at the new season, which helps to kick-start Fall TV on CBS.

Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2’s trailer gives us highlights of the episodes to come. With new interviews, major reveals in the cases, and twists even Coben didn’t see coming, the series promises to be a mind-bending end to a Monday night.

There are some shocking cases to come throughout the season. Coben starts the trailer by introducing some of the big elements to them, from “55 stab wounds” and a “burnt body in the Florida Everglades,” and the settings already intrigue. Then you add in “MMA fighters” and an “Olympic medal winner,” and you know that these cases are going to blow everything you thought was true about crime.

Coben has always said that he couldn’t add many of the twists and turns. Fiction has to follow rules, but real life doesn’t, and there are twists that will make you question everything you believe about your neighbors and your friends.

Coben wraps up the trailer with one statement that remains true for the entire series, “Just as you think you’ve got it all figured out, think again.”

Throughout the trailer, there are teases of the cases that will be explored and unraveled. Sharp statements from those being interviewed will certainly pique your interest, and then there are clips from security footage that could help you figure out which real investigation you’ll get to go into. All of the cases are solved ones, which means this is focused on who did it, why, and what really happened during those fateful moments.

Take a look at the trailer:

The first hour covers the murder of Missouri woman Betsy Faria. The husband did it, right? That’s always the first suspicion, and the hour will take you into how this family’s life was turned upside down and the real events that nobody thought possible.

Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2 premieres on Monday, Oct. 5 at 10/9c on CBS and streams the following day on Paramount+. This is the perfect way to end a night of FBI/CIA drama!

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One of the best things about being an adult is being able to buy the things you never could as a kid. And if you’re a fan of Lego, you have access to a world of nostalgia-inducing brick builds, many of which tap into the pop culture that shaped your taste in music, movies and television. 

The latest build to have fans dipping into their savings accounts? The Lego Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops (#77985), a collectible set that lets fans relive the thrills of the original Jurassic Park movie by way of a 1,154-piece Triceratops model. Currently on sale at Costco for just $94.99, it’s a long-awaited arrival collectors have been eager to snatch up.

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“THE VIRAL, LONG-AWAITED DINO IS FINALLY AT COSTCO,” @costcofam4u captioned their post, “Lego fans have been waiting for this one!”

Normally priced at $109.99 on the Lego website, snagging the Lego Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops set for just $95 at your local Costco is an absolute no-brainer. Currently available in-store only while supplies last, the set is the perfect way for you or a loved one to showcase your love for paleontology and all things Jurassic Park. 

Designed to be displayed alongside a broader Jurassic World collection, this 1,154-piece set offers fans a collectible build featuring a highly detailed recreation of Triceratops horridus, made exclusively for adults.

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So what kind of fun can you expect from the build? For starters, the Triceratops model features a scientifically accurate skeletal reproduction with poseable features, including a movable head, jaw, legs and tail. The set also includes a wetland environment base with a tree stump and Cretaceous-type plants, including ferns, a cycad and blooming flowers. There’s also hidden amber, a small frog figure and a special Easter egg minifigure straight from the 1993 Jurassic Park movie: Dr. Gerry Harding.

“Love this series,” one fan raved in a review on the Lego website. “I have mostly large builds, but Jurassic Skeletons are my new favorite.”

Another fan chimed in to call the set “easy and fun,” adding that it’s a “great [complement]” to the larger T-Rex set that dropped last year. “Now I need to build the Jeep,” they said.

“I have absolutely zero regrets, even as my bank account cries and begs for mercy,” a third shopper said, explaining that they knew they’d be ordering the set the moment it was announced. “Triceratops is my number one favorite dino, always has been,” they wrote. “The level of detail that went into this brought me so much joy, and definitely made me nerd out.”

If you intend on snatching this collector’s build-up for yourself or a Jurassic Park-loving fan, be sure to check your local Costco first so you can take advantage of the $15 discount. While you’re at it, check out the DC Batman: Batman Returns Batmobile build over on the Lego website and Disney Winnie the Pooh Building Set at Target.

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If you’re already craving the cozy, comforting flavors of a full holiday feast well before November arrives, Firehouse Subs is bringing Thanksgiving to store menus early this year. The firefighter-founded restaurant chain has officially announced the return of its hit Thanksgiving Turkey Sub, available now at participating locations nationwide.

After completely selling out across the country during its previous run, the seasonal sandwich is back by popular demand for an extended holiday window through the end of December. This time around, the brand is pairing the hot sub with a brand-new dessert: a freshly baked Pecan Bar.

Here’s a full breakdown of what goes into the holiday menu lineup, how to get a side of savory dipping gravy and how every order supports local first responders.

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Designed to capture all the key elements of a traditional holiday dinner inside a single toasted sandwich, the Thanksgiving Turkey Sub is served piping hot on your choice of a white or wheat sub roll.

The sub is piled high with:

• Tender carved turkey breast
• Warm, seasoned stuffing
• Sweet-tart cranberry sauce
• Mayonnaise

For fans who want the ultimate holiday experience, guests can also order an optional side of signature turkey gravy for dunking. Made with garlic, roasted turkey and vegetable stock, the warm gravy acts as a dipping sauce for every bite of the sub.

“The Thanksgiving Turkey Sub has become a seasonal tradition for our fans, and after selling out nationwide last year, we knew we had to bring it back,” said Carolina Berti, Chief Marketing Officer of Firehouse Subs. “It delivers everything people love about Thanksgiving in true Firehouse Subs fashion: hearty, craveable and packed into one hot sub. This year, we’re giving fans even more time to enjoy it throughout the holiday season.”

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To round out the meal, Firehouse Subs is adding a brand-new baked good to its bakery display case for the fall season.

The new Pecan Bar is baked fresh in restaurants daily, featuring a buttery crust loaded with toasted pecans and rich caramel flavor. Designed as a sweet counterpart to the savory turkey sub, it joins the chain’s existing cookie and brownie lineup as a limited-time holiday option.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Sub and the new Pecan Bar are available now at participating Firehouse Subs locations nationwide.

• Availability: From now through the end of December 2026 (or while supplies last).
• Ordering options: Guests can order in-restaurant, via the Firehouse Subs mobile app (for pickup or delivery), or online at firehousesubs.com.

Given that the sub sold out early during its last nationwide appearance, fans looking to get a taste of the holiday staple are encouraged to check local store availability early in the season.

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Beyond serving up seasonal meals, Firehouse Subs builds public safety support directly into its business model. A portion of every purchase made at participating Firehouse Subs locations benefits the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

Founded in 2005 by two former firefighting brothers in Jacksonville, Florida, the foundation provides lifesaving equipment, emergency gear and other resources to first responders and public safety organizations across North America. To date, the non-profit organization has awarded more than $118 million to local hometown heroes.

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John Mayer fans are about to hear his music in an entirely new way. The singer-songwriter has announced a new residency in the iconic Las Vegas Sphere.

The news came on Monday, Sept. 28, with shows beginning next April.

So far, only six dates have been announced for his spring shows. However, the Sphere is known to add more dates after the original ones sell out. The current performances are set for April 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, and 18. Prices start at $129, and the pre-sale is scheduled for Oct. 7.

“Meet me where the light is… I’ll be playing six nights at @spherevegas -solo, full band and trio,” Mayer wrote in a joint post with the venue on Instagram. “You can sign up now for the Artist Presale for your first chance at tickets beginning next Wednesday, October 7 at 10 AM PT at johnmayer.com.”

He added, “VIP Tickets and @vibeepresents Travel Packages on sale this Wednesday, September 30 at 10 AM PT. I can’t wait to show you what I’m putting together. See you at Sphere.”

The post featured Sphere with changing images of Mayer.

The news comes shortly after the 20th anniversary of his third album, Continuum, which included some of his most popular tracks, such as “Waiting on the World to Change” and “Gravity.” Mayer shared a heartfelt Instagram post about the album that “changed my life.”

“I’d had success already, but everything clicked into place on this album,” he wrote. “When I think back on what made the album so special, some thoughts come to mind, and they’re worth my remembering: Life came into the room … You have to become different versions of yourself to create a lasting body of work. Nobody cares how long it takes if the music is meaningful. If you want to make something truly special, you have to bring talented people in the room to contribute.”

Sabrina Carpenter’s reaction to Madonna’s viral VMAs acceptance speech had the internet debating whether she was seriously uncomfortable. Now, a body language expert is weighing in.

Efimero, a psychic reading and body language expert at Voyance Tchat, analyzed the pair’s interaction on Sunday, September 27, after some viewers interpreted Carpenter’s shocked expressions and laughter as embarrassment.

“Not particularly,” Efimero said when asked if Carpenter appeared uncomfortable in a statement shared with Parade.

“Throughout the speech, Sabrina repeatedly turns toward Madonna while she is speaking, watches her closely and responds with frequent smiles and laughter,” Efimero explained. “She remains physically close and maintains an open posture rather than withdrawing when Madonna’s comments become more pointed.”

READ MORE: Madonna Says Sabrina Carpenter’s Team Ghosted Her for ‘5 Days’ in ‘Awkward’ VMAs Speech

The expert also pointed to the pair’s continued eye contact and engagement, arguing Carpenter didn’t show obvious signs of trying to distance herself.

“Although Madonna clearly puts Sabrina on the spot with the story about the five-day wait — and I can understand why some people have described the moment as embarrassing – but there is a difference between being publicly teased and actually appearing uncomfortable,” Efimero added.

The viral moment came as The Queen of Pop and Carpenter accepted Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love.”

Madonna, 68, told the audience she waited “5 days” without getting connected to Carpenter, 27, or hearing whether she wanted to collaborate before finally DMing the singer herself. Carpenter reacted with a shocked expression and laughter, but many fans online called the speech “awkward.”

The collaboration was just one part of Madonna’s massive night. She led all artists with a whopping seven VMA wins, including Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Album and Best Dance. She also won Best Long Form Video, Best Cinematography and Best Choreography for Confessions II – The Film.

Madonna and Carpenter also opened the ceremony together with “Bring Your Love,” marking Madonna’s first VMAs performance in 23 years.

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It seems like there’s no such thing as too many pumpkins when it comes to fall decorating. From classic orange gourds to ceramic, woven, velvet and even pumpkin-shaped tableware, the seasonal staple is popping up on mantels, shelves, entry tables and dining spaces everywhere. Kohl’s has plenty of options in its current fall collection, including this particularly pretty terra-cotta design.

The Fall Cut-Out Terracotta Pumpkin Table Decor has an earthy, warm finish that fits right in with autumn’s cozy color palette. Its cut-out detailing gives the traditional pumpkin silhouette a little more visual interest, making it feel more like a decorative accent than a standard seasonal tchotchke. And right now, it’s on sale for $22.39.

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One of the best things about a piece like this is that you don’t have to go all-out pumpkin explosion to make it work. Place it on a coffee table alongside a stack of favorite books and a small vase of faux fall foliage for an easy seasonal vignette. Or give it a starring role on an entryway console, where its warm terra-cotta tone can complement wood, woven textures and other earthy accents.

It would also be right at home on a dining room table. Try placing the pumpkin in the center with a few smaller decorative pumpkins, candles and sprigs of faux greenery around it. The trick is to mix heights and textures so your display feels collected and curated to your style.

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And don’t feel like you need to pack it away after Halloween. Unlike jack-o’-lanterns or overtly spooky decorations, this understated pumpkin can easily carry you from September through Thanksgiving. Kohl’s currently has a whole assortment of understated fall pumpkin decor, including terra-cotta, ceramic, glass and other textured styles, so it could also be paired with complementary pieces for a layered display.

Basically, if your home could use a little more autumn charm—but you’re not interested in turning every available surface into a bright orange pumpkin patch—this pretty accent is a stylish place to start.

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This year, entertaining is in its coastal-core era, and it is showing up everywhere from TikTok tablescapes to backyard barbecues. The look is less about perfectly coordinated place settings and more about creating a table that feels collected, relaxed, and a little sun-washed. Citrus piled in ceramic bowls, mismatched glassware, rattan details, and playful nautical touches are all part of the mix, turning everyday meals into a quick escape to the Mediterranean. 

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If you’re looking to bring that beachy aesthetic into your home this season, the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 12-Piece Bamboo Melamine Sardine Dinnerware Set at Walmart is an easy way to tap into the trend, especially while it’s on sale. At just $27, it’s a simple, affordable addition that gives everyday meals a seaside feel, whether you are serving pasta on a weeknight, setting out small bites for friends, or hosting dinner al fresco on the patio this fall. 

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Across the full set that shoppers call “adorable,” the 12 pieces include four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four cereal bowls, serving four people. The design is built around a navy blue and lush green palette that runs consistently across each piece, creating a unified look that feels intentional without being overly rigid. Scalloped edges across the collection introduce soft curves that break up the structure of the silhouettes. 

The salad plates have the most details, with green woven-style painted borders that frame a central motif of three sardines rendered in vivid blue. Each fish is depicted with fine detailing in the scales, fins, and facial features, giving the artwork a textured, almost hand-rendered quality. 

 The cereal bowls continue the same visuals, with a matching scalloped edge and navy exterior, while the interior includes the inner squiggle detail and the phrase “Le Tre Sardine” written in cursive. The phrase translates to “the three sardines” in Italian and references a recurring motif tied to the designer’s personal symbolism, which has been carried into her broader home and tabletop collections. 

Lightweight and easy to carry, it transitions easily from kitchen to patio, making it just as practical for indoor meals as it is for outdoor entertaining. The BPA-free bamboo melamine construction is designed to withstand everyday use while resisting cracking or shattering if accidentally dropped. Dishwasher-safe materials also help simplify cleanup after gatherings, offering an easy, low-maintenance option for frequent hosting.

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The Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 12-Piece Bamboo Melamine Sardine Dinnerware Set is a standout for entertaining, and at under $30, it is an easy add to your hosting lineup. Snag this playful table essential at Walmart!

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A reunion album is supposed to mean the band is back.

Home Again is the only record all six members of New Edition ever made together. Thirty years ago today it went in at No. 1.

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The album came out Sept. 10, 1996 and entered the Billboard 200 at the top on the chart dated Sept. 28, selling 441,000 copies in its first week.

The group had been making records since 1983 and had never opened at No. 1 before. Home Again went double platinum and cleared two million, which made it the biggest thing they ever sold.

“Hit Me Off” went to No. 1 on the R&B chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100.

It was a crowded year. BLACKstreet and Sheryl Crow both put out 1996 albums that turned 30 this month too.

The last New Edition album was Heart Break, in 1988. Eight years between records is a long time, and it’s easy to read that as a disappearing act.

It wasn’t. Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe spent the gap as Bell Biv DeVoe, whose 1990 debut Poison sold more than four million on its own. Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant all had solo careers running.

What had been gone for eight years was the group, not the people.

The group voted Brown out in late 1985. Gill was voted in two years later, which meant the two of them had never been in New Edition at the same time. Home Again is the one record where all six are on the sleeve together. There hasn’t been another.

On Jan. 30, 1997, about four months after the album went to No. 1, New Edition played the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The tour had been sold on Brown’s return. He was out sick, and the roughly 3,500 people who showed up weren’t told until the show was already going.

The group filled his solo slot with bits of older songs. Bivins, Bell, DeVoe, Tresvant and Gill finished the show.