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Lunar Beauty, the makeup brand founded by Manny Mua, has officially hit Ulta.com. Um, and about time. This also means its beautiful Nude Prism eyeshadow compact is finally available on Ulta's website. It is so beautifully versatile and is so perfect for creating so many different looks. Whether it is daytime or date night, this palette's neutral color story has you covered. There is a hue for everything, from transition shades to highlights and all the stages of eyeshadow application in between. It really might be the perfect palette.

Lunar Beauty's Nude Prism palette comes with 18 eyeshadows in total, including 12 creamy mattes and six reflective shimmers. From a matte cobalt black to a shimmery rose gold, these eyeshadows are truly just stunning. You will have so much fun creating a variety of eyeshadow styles with this palette.

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Effortless to blend yet highly pigmented, these shadows will become your go-to for everyday makeup as well as more elevated, dramatic looks at night. And whether you are a seasoned beauty lover or are more of a novice when it comes to makeup application, this palette is a must-have for any and all collections because of its ease of use, versatility, neutral color scheme and quality. You really cannot go wrong with this.

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Shoppers love Lunar Beauty's Nude Prism palette. It currently has an average rating of five stars on Ulta.com. Fans of the eyeshadow appreciate it for its ease of blending, versatility, pigmentation and overall quality.

"Stunning! A must have," said one fan in a five-star review on Ulta.com. "I absolutely LOVE this eye shadow palette. It has everything I need for an everyday or glam look. The mattes have the perfect amount of pigment and blend super easily. The shimmers really pop and look unreal if you pat/swipe them on with your finger. My favorite palette!"

At this time, Lunar Beauty's Nude Prism palette is available online only and is not sold in Ulta stores. However, you can purchase it on Ulta.com for $48.

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Guns N' Roses has announced an exclusive partnership with fundraising platform Fandiem as part of the band's 2026 world tour, launching a nationwide campaign that will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) while offering fans access to rare VIP experiences throughout the tour.

The campaign allows fans to contribute to suicide prevention efforts while entering for a chance to win premium prizes tied to the band's North American dates, including a grand prize trip to the group's Sept. 5, 2026 concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

According to the campaign details, proceeds will help fund AFSP's mission to save lives and provide support for individuals and families affected by suicide. The initiative also aims to increase awareness of mental health resources during Guns N' Roses' latest global run.

Fans who donate through Fandiem will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawing for a VIP concert package for two in Pasadena. The prize includes round-trip airfare, a three-night hotel stay, and two tickets to the Rose Bowl performance.

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Winners will also receive VIP riser access inside the pit area, early venue entry with priority pit access, a behind-the-scenes tour of the band's production setup, an on-stage group photo opportunity, access to The Live Era VIP Lounge, exclusive merchandise, collectible concert memorabilia and additional VIP gifts.

The campaign extends beyond the Rose Bowl event. Fans attending every North American stop on the tour will be able to make donations at venues for a chance to win ticket upgrades for their local show.

Supporters contributing $150 or more will receive a Guns N' Roses hoodie, while those donating at least $50 will receive three months of complimentary Veeps All Access membership.

The fundraising partnership arrives as Guns N' Roses prepares for one of its largest touring schedules in recent years.

The North American leg opens July 23 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, before making stops in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Canada, New Jersey, Texas and California.

The Rose Bowl performance in Pasadena will serve as the centerpiece of the fundraising campaign and will feature special guest Ice Cube.

Following North America, the tour continues through India, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand before concluding Dec. 17 at Eden Park in Auckland.

Several dates will feature special guests including Public Enemy, The Black Crowes, Pierce The Veil, Airbourne and The Barbarians of California.

The current touring lineup includes Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Isaac Carpenter and Melissa Reese, although Reese is not expected to participate in the 2026 touring cycle.

The partnership marks another major move for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band as it continues balancing new music, large-scale tours and charitable projects.

The group released new singles "Atlas" and "Nothin'" in late 2025, their first new material since 2023. The songs followed previous releases "The General" and "Perhaps," adding fresh material to concert setlists that already feature classics such as "Sweet Child o' Mine," "Welcome to the Jungle" and "November Rain."

The campaign also arrives during a period of change for the band. Longtime drummer Frank Ferrer exited Guns N' Roses in 2025 after a 19-year run with the group, with Isaac Carpenter taking over behind the drum kit for the current tour era.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ferrer dismissed long-standing perceptions about frontman Axl Rose.

"That he's a mean guy. I think the world thinks that he's a scary, mean guy. And he's the complete opposite," Ferrer said.

"[Rose] doesn't suffer fools, so that might piss people off. But he's generous and super funny and worried about us all the time. I wish they could know him the way I know him."

Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, Guns N' Roses has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and remains one of rock music's most successful touring acts. Their reunion-era tours have sold millions of tickets globally, while their catalog continues to attract tens of millions of monthly listeners on streaming platforms.

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The Little House on the Prairie has inspired fans for generations. 

The more recent rendition of the story is from Netflix. It follows Laura Ingalls and her family as they navigate frontier life in the 1860s. 

AliceHalsey, who plays Laura, spoke to People about how she’s getting to know her co-star, WillaDun. 

“We did a chemistry read so I could meet some possible Nellies, and I met Willa and we had fun immediately,” Halsey said. “We were doing the hula and boxing. It was so fun. I love her.” 

Dun plays Nellie Oleson, one of Laura’s classmates and her frenemy. 

“I think Laura’s dynamic with Nellie is definitely one that’s not very easy to explain. Part of Laura hates her because she can be pretty snotty, but I think that part of the reason that Laura hates her is because Nellie is everything that Laura’s not,” Halsey explained. 

Fans of the 1974  Little House on the Prairie television series will remember AlisonArngrim as Laura’s spoiled rival. The nine-season show also starred MelissaGilbert, MichaelLandon, KarenGrassle, and MelissaSueAnderson. 

“Nellie is popular and ... she seems smart and pretty and doesn’t seem self-conscious at all and she’s rich. She can have everything that she wants,” the 11-year-old actress shared. 

Adding, she thinks the dynamic between Dun and herself next season will be “a lot of fun.” 

The Little House on the Prairie franchise began with the semi-autobiographical book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The series spanned nine books published between 1932 and 1971. 

Netflix plans to adapt one book for each season. The streamer greenlit the show’s second season in March, before the first installment was released. 

Halsey is confident audiences are going to love the next season. “There’s going to be some drama on the prairie,” she teased.

The first season of Little House on the Prairie is now streaming on Netflix.

There's nothing like the perfect song to make an emotional movie moment really hit home with viewers. Whether the scene in question is suspenseful, joyful, triumphant or heartbreakingly sad, the right tune can play almost as important a role as the actors themselves. A perfect example? Kate Bush's haunting 1988 ballad, "This Woman's Work," which appeared in the John Hughes comedy She's Having a Baby that same year.

Starring Kevin Bacon (Jake) and Elizabeth McGovern (Kristy) as a newlywed couple, "She's Having a Baby" deals with more grown-up themes than most of the other iconic '80s movies Hughes is known for (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, etc.). It's still funny and lighthearted though, for the most part, chronicling such typical newlywed experiences as looking for work, buying a house in the suburbs and dealing with fertility struggles.

Things take a turn for the serious, however, after Kristy finally goes into labor and there are life-threatening complications. That's when "This Woman's Work" plays, as Jake is forced to leave the delivery room, flashing back through a series of memories with his wife. Thanks to Bush's masterpiece, the scene is a guaranteed tear-jerker (but don't worry, the movie has a happy ending).

As Bush explained in a 1989 BBC interview, per Far Out, she wrote "This Woman's Work" specifically for the scene, which had already been filmed.

“This is actually the moment in the film where [Jake] has to grow up. He has no choice,” Bush said.

“There he is, he’s not a kid anymore; you can see he’s in a very grown-up situation," she continued. "And he starts, in his head, going back to the times they were together. There are clips of film of them laughing together and doing up their flat and all this kind of thing. And it was such a powerful visual: it’s one of the quickest songs I’ve ever written. It was so easy to write. We had the piece of footage on video, so we plugged it up so that I could actually watch the monitor while I was sitting at the piano and I just wrote the song to these visuals.”

The lyrics are like two sides of an emotional coin: Jake is afraid and regretful, but he hasn't lost hope. The pre-chorus is like a prayer of encouragement for Kristy:

I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left

When the chorus hits, it's like all of Jake's emotions overflow:

I should be crying, but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping, but I can't stop thinking
Of all the things we should've said
That were never said
All the things we should've done
That we never did
All the things that you needed from me
All the things that you wanted for me
All the things that I should've given but I didn't
Oh, darling, make it go away
Just make it go away now

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"This Woman's Work" is, without a doubt, the climax of the movie, and years later, fans continue to find comfort and hope in the tune. (Comments on the above YouTube video include many from listeners who lost, or nearly lost, loved ones of their own, some in childbirth).

When it came time to film the video for "This Woman's Work" (which was released on Bush's 1989 album The Sensual World in addition to the She's Having a Baby soundtrack), Bush chose to tell a more "ambiguous" story.

"It was interesting because the song had originally been written to visuals, but the song has its own storyline as well, so then it was like making a film of the song," Bush, who directed the video herself, recalled in a 1990 interview with Option, per Songfacts.

"Obviously in the movie it's about a man waiting for wife having a baby. Now I didn't want to put myself in a situation where I have to be pregnant," she continued. "It's all too complicated. So left it very ambiguous. And I think it looks like a little film in that it tells a story."

Over the years, many other TV and movie directors have used the song to help tell their own stories. "This Woman's Work" has appeared in such shows as The Handmaid's Tale, Party of Five, Alias, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and others, in addition to movies like The Mother starring Jennifer Lopez.

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Singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry was just 24 years old when she wrote and recorded the iconic Southern Gothic ballad that would become her career-defining hit. 

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The song made her a star, earning Grammy Awards and even leading to her own CBS variety special, The Spring Thing. But before a single note ever reached listeners, someone was trying to steal “Ode to Billie Joe” and claim it as his own.

According to American Songwriter, Gentry was in a romantic relationship with songwriter Jim Ford. An esteemed lyricist who collaborated with P.J. Proby, The Temptations, and Aretha Franklin, Ford allegedly also had a habit of attempting to claim authorship of other people's songs.

Citing Tara Murtha’s Bobbie Gentry’s Ode to Billie Joe, an “investigative pop history” of Gentry’s career, the outlet writes that’s precisely what Ford did with “Ode to Billie Joe.”

The story goes: While Gentry was pitching her song to Del-Fi Records, Ford told everyone the song was his. “Gentry was only there, he said, because he needed her to sing it,” AS shared. In the end, Del-Fi passed on the song, with Capitol Records scooping it up and releasing it with Gentry credited as songwriter.

Released on July 10, 1967, “Ode to Billie Joe” sparked a decades-long debate that went far beyond the pseudo-mystery involving its author. The lead single from her debut album topped theBillboard Hot 100 for four weeks, but it also got people talking and debating.

A first-person narrative about the suicide of a fictional character named Billie Joe McAllister and its aftermath, the song tells of a local boy from Choctaw Ridge, Mississippi, who mysteriously jumps off the Tallahatchie Bridge. The lyrics then focus on his girlfriend and her family, whose nonchalant, gossipy chitchat at the dinner table fails to account for the impact the death has had on the narrator.

At one point in the song, Gentry sings, “He said he saw a girl that looked a lot like you up on Choctaw Ridge / And she and Billy Joe were throwing somethin’ off the Tallahatchie Bridge.” That lyric sparked decades of debate, with fans yearning to know what was thrown off the bridge. The unanswered question helped fuel the song’s popularity.

“The song is sort of a study in unconscious cruelty,” Gentry once said, per Performing Songwriter. “But everybody seems more concerned with what was thrown off the bridge than they are with the thoughtlessness of the people expressed in the song. What was thrown off the bridge really isn’t that important.”

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Gentry is seemingly taking the secret to her grave, as she has never publicly revealed what she intended the object to be. Long-standing theories include a bouquet of flowers, a ring, or the young couple’s illegitimate child.

“Anyone who hears the song can think what they want, but the real message of the song, if there must be a message, revolves around the nonchalant way the family talks about the suicide,” Gentry explained. “They sit there eating their peas and apple pie and talking, without even realizing that Billie Joe’s girlfriend is sitting at the table, a member of the family.”

The song, named one of the greatest of all time by Rolling Stone, popularized cinematic storytelling in music, with its ambiguity and emotional detachment influencing both Hollywood (Warner Bros. directly adapted the song for a film in 1976) and generations of songwriters, like Tom T. Hall (“Harper Valley PTA”), Porter Wagoner (“Carroll County Accident”), and Lucinda Williams (“Pineola”).  

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In the market for a new axe? Or maybe you just enjoy browsing the latest releases by music's biggest guitar brands.

Gibson Custom just announced the 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue in Medallion Cherry, a handcrafted recreation of a sought-after and historically significant guitar.

Originally released in limited numbers, the 1971 Flying V Medallion reportedly became a standout instrument of the early hard rock era, according to Gibson. The new reissue is now available worldwide through authorized Gibson dealers, Gibson Garage locations and on Gibson.com.

The iconic guitar brand took to social media on Tuesday, July 14 to reveal its reissued Flying V, and fans certainly seem tickled.

"This model puts you in the lineage of hard rock, connected to icons like Michael Schenker and inspired by instruments coveted by players like Kirk Hammett," reads the caption of Gibson's recent Instagram post, in part. "More than a recreation, it feels like stepping into a defining moment in hard rock."

Take a peek at the faithful revival of one of the rarest and most revered hard-rock icons from Gibson in the brand's Instagram carousel below.

Fans have expressed their excitement at the reissue in the post's comments section. "🔥🔥🔥🔥 i need this," wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, "All i heard when i first saw tge shape and color was 'feel good.'"

“The 1971 Flying V Medallion holds a special place in Gibson history,” Mat Koehler, vice president of product at Gibson, said in a statement. “As one of Gibson’s earliest limited-edition instruments, it helped establish a lasting legacy within hard rock guitar culture. This reissue brings back the details, feel, and sound of the original, giving players the opportunity to experience an iconic instrument with remarkable vintage accuracy.”

Originally created to commemorate the 1972 Olympic Games, the Flying V Medallion was produced in an estimated run of only around 350 instruments — indeed making it one of Gibson’s rarest vintage models.

As Hollywood continues mourning the loss of Sam Neill, new details are emerging about the his in the days leading up to his sudden death at age 78.

According to Neill's longtime friend and Hunt for the Wilderpeople co-star Rima Te Wiata, the beloved actor had been ill with pneumonia before his passing.

Speaking on Ryan Bridge TODAY, per The New Zealand Herald, Te Wiata revealed, "It really sucks actually. As he said in the press once, he's not scared of death but he would be annoyed. He would be like, 'Oh for goodness sake I just got over my cancer and now look, now I get pneumonia. What next? But he's on his big journey now'."

Neill revealed in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of blood cancer, in 2022. Earlier this year, however, scans found he was cancer-free. Because of that timeline, Te Wiata's recollection of Neill's pneumonia comment appears to reference a conversation that took place after he received that health update.

Neill's family previously confirmed his death in a statement, describing it as "sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer-free." They also thanked the staff at St. Vincent's Private Hospital in Sydney for their care while asking for privacy as they grieve.

While it’s not clear if the pneumonia was related to his death, Te Wiata remembered Neill as someone who brought a calming presence wherever he went. "He was a very steady, peaceful, grounded man," she said per the outlet, who shared the news on Monday, July 13. "He was more like a lovely gardener, someone who was doing the vege garden or something. There was sort of a gentlemanly demeanour that went along with it." 

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As news of Neill's passing spread, tributes poured in from many of the people who knew him best. His Jurassic Park co-star Laura Dern told People, "Sam was my beloved lifetime friend… He showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness and love always with the driest of wit." She added, "He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant."

Director Steven Spielbergalso reflected on working with Neill, saying, "Sam was exceptionally collaborative," before adding, "I adored making all the Jurassic movies with him."

Best known worldwide for bringing Dr. Alan Grant to life in the Jurassic Park franchise, Neill leaves behind four children and eight grandchildren.

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Looking to dress up on your summer vacation? Opt for a pair of cute sandals. We've been on the hunt for functional and fashionable footwear that's actually worth the buy, and JCPenney has a slew of amazing shoe options, including stylish sandals, priced at a discount. One of our go-to brands is Clarks because they're supportive, and the Clarks Kacha Twist Wedge Sandals are on sale for 40% off now.

The sandals originally cost $100, but have been reduced to just $60 for a limited-time. The footwear is being sold in a classic black colorway that's the perfect investment for those who want a shoe that can match with anything (it's also a really practical color for traveling). The available sizes come in wide and range from 6 to 11, including half sizes, as the size 12 is already out of stock.  

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The design features a back ankle strap, rounded toe, and a hook and loop closure that makes them easy to take on and off at a moment's notice. There's an approximate 2.2-inch heel that offers significant height without feeling unstable. The upper and outer base are made of leather, while the outsole is made of thermoplastic rubber that has traction for uneven surfaces. The insole consists of a foam footbed that's intended to provide all day comfort. 

The foot bed is additionally contoured to support the arch of the foot, making them a comfortable choice despite the heel. We love the unique design of the top strap, which features three overlaying straps at different textures for added style. The ankle buckle consists of silver-toned hardware that's bound to pair easily with any outfit. 

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One shopper described the wedges as "really cute" and "definitely worth trying" because they "look great." Sometimes Clarks shoes are noted to run large, so we recommend consulting the available size chart for best results. If you're interested in the brand as a whole, some of our other Clarks' favorites include these comfy slide sandals and summery canvas sneakers. 

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The 80s were a strange time for Bob Dylan, as it was for many other artists of his generation. Many aging stars found themselves adopting the '80s sound in a way that wasn't received super well or reflected what made them so special in the first place. Dylan wasn't an exception this, with his '80s output being his most critically reviled period.

Maybe the apex of this period of poor reception is "Knocked Out Loaded," which released 40 years ago today. The album opened to pretty poor reviews, being overwhelming described as a boring and uninspired record. This period of Dylan's career would later be largely written off by the man himself, admitting he was making "bad" albums on purpose.

I'm of the opinion however that no Dylan album has nothing good on it, and this is absolutely true with "Knocked Out Loaded," which features one of Dylan's greatest epics, "Brownsville Girl."

The song is a hilarious, absurd saga following Dylan reminiscing about a former lover and the escapades they got into together, including Dylan almost being gunned down in the street. This is occasionally interrupted by Dylan trying to remember a Gregory Peck movie he saw about him as a gunslinger.

The song features some of Dylan's funniest lines, a great vocal performance, and the least dated instrumentation and production on the record. It's very much in line with the classic Dylan epics that we find ourselves used to throughout his discography. Just to highlight the song's tone, here are some of my favorite lines:

She said, “Welcome to the land of the living dead”
You could tell she was so broken hearted
She said, “Even the swap meets around here are getting pretty corrupt”

Well, you saw my picture in the Corpus Christi Tribune. Underneath it,
it said, “A man with no alibi”
You went out on a limb to testify for me, you said I was with you
Then when I saw you break down in front of the judge and cry real tears
It was the best acting I saw anybody do

You know, it’s funny how things never turn out the way you had ’em planned
The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter
is that his name wasn’t Henry Porter

While "Knocked Out Loaded" was far from a success for Dylan, he did create one of his greatest songwriting efforts with "Brownsville Girl," so happy 40th birthday to one of Dylan's most absurd songs.

Related: Bob Dylan, 85, Shocks Fans with Out of Character Behavior at Concert - 'This Is Such a Rare Capture on Video'

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"Oh Mickey, you're so fine. You're so fine. You blow my mind. Hey Mickey!" Nearly everyone who lived through the early '80s can still sing along to the infectious hit "Mickey" by Toni Basil. What began as a simple chant became a full-blown pop culture craze, thanks to MTV, school pep rallies, and sporting events — but the song's origins were far more surprising than most fans realize.

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In 1979, "Mickey" was co-written by the songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and originally recorded by the English rock group Racey under the song title "Kitty." The original song wasn't about Mickey at all.

Basil wasn't just a singer. She was already an accomplished Hollywood choreographer and dancer when she stumbled across "Kitty." She changed the title to "Mickey," reimagined it from a female perspective, concocted the chant, and transformed it into something entirely her own.

“I had to beg my record company to let me record it,” she told The Guardian, recalling the feedback she got. “They thought it was a terrible idea; they didn’t know what cheerleaders were.”

Still a year ahead of MTV's debut, Basil directed short films to go with a few of her songs. That's when she conceived and choreographed the now-iconic cheerleader video. Basil wore her own high school cheerleading uniform and enlisted cheerleaders from a high school championship squad to perform as her backup dancers.

The timing couldn't have been better. Just months later, MTV launched and suddenly music videos became just as important as the songs themselves.

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Everything about "Mickey" worked — the chant was instantly memorable, the new wave synth sound gave it fresh '80s appeal, and the energetic choreography begged to be copied. The video played right into for MTV's earliest days.

As the video received heavy rotation, "Mickey" spread far beyond radio. Fans repeated the chant while driving around in cars, at school pep rallies, and dances, turning it into one of the decade's most recognizable pop culture moments.

Released as the lead single forWord of Mouth in January 1982, the song eventually climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Basil's one and only pop hit ... but also one of MTV's defining early videos.

Being 38 years old at the time, Basil also challenged the status quo about who could become a pop star amid MTV's youth-driven era. She conceived, directed, choreographed, and starred in one of the network's earliest iconic videos.

Few songs from the MTV era have remained as instantly recognizable as "Mickey." The song remains a permanent fixture of '80s retro culture, and the chant still echoes through sporting events, dance routines, and social media, where new generations continue discovering — and recreating — the song's infectious energy.

Here are just a few of the many fun takes on "Mickey" from TikTok:

Don’t break my heart Mickey 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔#tonibasil #heymickey #onthisday

Replying to @Lisa Marie _603 #fyp #alttiktok #blackalt #pop #rock

Point of View. Blind Reaction. The amount of times I've heard this song and I had no idea. The song "Mickey" by Toni Basil tells an interesting story when you listen closely. #pov #reactionvideo #comedyvideo #retromusic #1980smusic

Collider recently ranked "Mickey" No. 4 in their list of the "The 10 Greatest '80s One-Hit Wonders," and the track currently has more than 24 million Spotify streams.

The spirited song built around a simple chant became one of the defining sounds of the early '80s and the MTV generation. More than 40 years later, "Mickey" still proves that sometimes the simplest hook can create the biggest cultural impact.

Watch the "Hey Mickey" music video by Toni Basil:

Give the original "Kitty" by Racey a listen:

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Forty years ago this week, one of the most emotional ballads of the 1980s sat at No. 1 in America. Most people have always heard it as a love song. It was never one.

On the Billboard Hot 100 dated July 12, 1986, Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years" reached the top and held it for a week. The band's breakthrough hit, a smoky slow-burn carried by frontman Mick Hucknall's aching falsetto, it remains one of only two Simply Red songs ever to top the U.S. chart.

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Hucknall wrote "Holding Back the Years" when he was just 17, in his bedroom at his father's house in Manchester. In a 2018 interview, he recalled an art-school teacher's advice to work in a "stream of consciousness," and what poured out reached back to the deepest wound of his childhood. His mother, Maureen, had walked out on the family when he was just three, leaving him to be raised by his barber father, Reg. The ballad's ache of distance and regret came straight from a boy who grew up longing for a mother who was gone.

The track first surfaced in 1982 as a single by Hucknall's earlier band, the Frantic Elevators, and went nowhere. Simply Red re-recorded it for their 1985 debut album, Picture Book. Even then it stalled at first, scraping the lower reaches of the UK chart before a 1986 reissue finally sent it to No. 1 in America.

Simply Red recently marked its own 40 years with a world tour and a concert film named for the song, Holding Back the Years: 40 Years of Simply Red. Four decades after it topped the American chart, the ballad still aches, and now more listeners know exactly why.

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Country rock star Brantley Gilbert is taking his Real American Tour across more of the United States this fall, adding a new round of dates that will keep him on the road through November 2026.

The newly announced shows include stops in Boston, Savannah, Cincinnati, Biloxi and several other cities as Gilbert continues supporting his upcoming eighth studio album, Sins Of The Father. 

Country singer-songwriter John Morgan will serve as direct support throughout the tour, while Jay Webb and Atlus will join on select dates.

The added concerts begin on Sept. 24 in Boston and run through Nov. 7 in Corinth, Mississippi, expanding a tour schedule that already includes performances across California, Colorado, Washington, Wisconsin, and other states.

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Fans in the Gold and Silver tiers of Gilbert's fan club received early access to tickets beginning Tuesday. Bronze members gained access on Wednesday, while general ticket sales are scheduled to begin Friday at 10 A.M.

The tour expansion arrives just days before the release of Sins Of The Father, which is set to arrive on July 24 through BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

Gilbert recently shared two songs from the project, the title track "Sins Of The Father" and "Good Ol' Boys." 

The 15-song album was co-produced by Brock Berryhill, known for his work with Twenty One Pilots and Kane Brown. The record combines country storytelling with rock-driven production and features songs co-written with Taylor Phillips, Jelly Roll, HARDY and others.

Among the newly added dates are performances at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston on Sept. 24, VyStar Pavilion in Savannah on Oct. 8, PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati on Oct. 16 and Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi on Nov. 6.

The newly announced schedule includes:

• Sept. 24 — Boston, Massachusetts
• Sept. 25 — Uncasville, Connecticut
• Sept. 26 — Verona, New York
• Oct. 1 — Huber Heights, Ohio
• Oct. 2 — Rockford, Illinois
• Oct. 3 — Greenfield, Missouri
• Oct. 8 — Savannah, Georgia
• Oct. 9 — Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
• Oct. 10 — Buford, Georgia
• Oct. 15 — Youngstown, Ohio
• Oct. 16 — Cincinnati, Ohio
• Oct. 17 — Toledo, Ohio
• Nov. 5 — Macon, Georgia
• Nov. 6 — Biloxi, Mississippi
• Nov. 7 — Corinth, Mississippi

The tour itself launched earlier this year and has already brought Gilbert to fairs, casinos, amphitheaters and festival stages throughout the country.

Gilbert remains one of country music's most successful crossover performers. Since releasing his debut album A Modern Day Prodigal Son in 2009, he has earned seven No. 1 hits and generated more than eight billion streams.

His catalog includes chart-topping songs such as "Country Must Be Country Wide," "You Don't Know Her Like I Do," "Bottoms Up" and "One Hell of an Amen." Beyond his own recordings, Gilbert also co-wrote Jason Aldean favorites "My Kinda Party" and "Dirt Road Anthem."

The tour announcement follows another notable moment for Gilbert on stage. During a recent appearance at Country Fest in Ohio, he performed 3 Doors Down's "When I'm Gone" in tribute to late frontman Brad Arnold.

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A sequel of a beloved film could either tarnish or elevate the original movie's legacy. The publication Colliderrecently spotlighted some of the latter by releasing a ranking of "the 10 most important movie sequels of all time."

The films featured on the July 13 list included 1986'sAliens, Mad Max: Fury Roadfrom 2015, 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and The Dark Knight, released in 2008. According to the publication, the "most important" sequel ever released is 1980's Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, which was released three years after the first Star Wars film, 1977's Episode IV – A New Hope.

While the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, directed A New Hope, filmmaker Irvin Kershner was chosen to be the Empire Strikes Back director. During an interview at the 2007 Star Wars Celebration, Kershner, who died in 2010 at the age of 87, said that he immediately understood the allure of Star Wars upon seeing A New Hope.

"When I saw the film together, I realized it had an appeal that is quite subterranean, it went beyond the superficial. It was like a western. It was certainly not a sci-fi picture, it was a fairy tale. And this was the vision that he had," said Kershner.

Kershner went on to say that "George really created something marvelous" with A New Hope and he "had to build on top of that" while making The Empire Strikes Back.

Kershner also shared that he wasn't interested in directing The Empire Strikes Back.

"I had turned it down originally. I turned it down for a month," said Kershner.

He then confided that he felt a decent amount of pressure to ensure the sequel's success as Lucas was "financing the film."

"To take on that responsibility, where we didn't know whether the second one would work, and he's putting every cent he had into the film, that was a little too much. But I got over it and I said, 'What the hell, it's only money. His money,'" said Kershner during the 2007 interview.

Seventeen years after captivating readers with The Help, bestselling author Kathryn Stockett is having another literary moment. Her sophomore novel, The Calamity Club, is currently the No. 1 most-read fiction title on Amazon Charts.

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Released in May, Stockett’s highly anticipated second novel is set in Depression-era Oxford, Mississippi, circa 1933. As in her debut page-turner, this one follows a group of close-knit, strong-willed women who band together to navigate a society marked by misogyny, poverty, racism, and social inequality.

When Meg Lafleur, an 11-year-old orphan, crosses paths with Birdie Calhoun, an outspoken 24-year-old "spinster," the two form an unconventional alliance. Along with other marginalized women, they work to take control of their lives.

Blending the grim historical realities of the Depression-era Deep South with fictional yet resonant stories of adversity, Stockett strikes a heartbreaking yet uplifting balance. The result is a deeply emotional drama filled with Southern humor, sharp wit, and fiery grit.  

“I wrote this thing for so long,” Stockett said in an interview with The New York Times, addressing why the follow-up took 17 years to come to fruition. “I felt like everything I touched was failing.”

A 2.2-pound beast of a book, The Calamity Club spans 656 pages. Described by The Times as an “old-fashioned saga,” it gives the details and themes room to breathe. After researching the eugenics movement, which gained momentum in the early 20th century, when women were sterilized, she said the story really started to take shape.

“That is when the motor started,” Stockett said. “I was emotionally free, I was intellectually horrified by what I was reading, and that’s when the book really took off.”

She added, “I want people to understand that it’s no joke when we say that history repeats itself. We have seen it time and time again. And so, for women’s rights, for women’s health rights, we’ve got to fight.”

The novel has spent six weeks on Amazon's most-read list and currently holds a 4.7-star rating from readers. According to critics at Oprah Daily, the story is “so immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end.” Meanwhile, the New York Times Book Review calls it “pure, hell-raising entertainment.”

The Calamity Club is available at amazon.com.

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In the few years since its launch, Drew Barrymore's Beautiful home line at Walmart has earned an impressive fan following for its pretty designs and affordable prices. One standout from the line is this woven throw, which brings the brand’s classic warm and homey aesthetic to your living room or bedroom.

Right now, the Beautiful Rust Woven Herringbone Throw by Drew Barrymore is marked down to $13 at Walmart. The throw features a classic herringbone weave in a warm rust shade that adds a cozy pop of color to any room. It’s also lightweight enough to enjoy year-round — whether you're relaxing during movie night, curling up with a good book, or layering it on your bed for extra comfort. Shoppers have fallen in love with its chic design. One Walmart reviewer praised the rust hue and called the herringbone pattern "very attractive." 

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Made from a polyester blend, this 50-by-60-inch throw is the perfect size for one person to snuggle under or to drape over the end of a bed or sofa. Walmart also carries a black and white version exclusively online for $20 if you're looking for a more neutral option. 

Since it's machine washable, keeping it clean is easy! To help maintain its softness and keep it looking its best, wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on a low setting. 

The blanket has won plenty of praise from reviewers and over 120 five-star ratings.. One shopper called it "so pretty," while another said it was the "perfect cover up for couch naps," adding that the throw was "soft, not scratchy." A third reviewer shared that it was “light enough to take anywhere." 

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A pretty throw at this price from Drew Barrymore’s bestselling brand won't stick around long. Head to Walmart and grab the Beautiful Rust Woven Herringbone Throw while it's still just $13!

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The 2016 Disney animated filmMoana made quite a splash, cementing itself as a modern hit. The studio tried to recapture that magic with a live-action version of the film, but audiences haven’t shown the same interest.

The new Moana starring DwayneJohnson, FrankieAdams, and CatherineLaga'aia came out on July 9. Ten years after the original and two years after the animated sequel, the movie opened with disappointing numbers. On a $250 million production budget and roughly $120 million for marketing, the Moana box office saw just $43 million in North America and $95 million globally.

Unless ticket sales make a big rebound, the film could lose Disney over $100 million. Varietyspoke to several experts about why Moana isn’t performing as expected.

“Disney’s strategy is dependent on whether audiences see the remake as an event or a duplicate,” analyst JeffBock of Exhibitor Relations told the outlet. “This was the latter. People wanted ‘Moana 3,’ not a remake of the original.”

The studio has pioneered adapting animated films into modern live-action remakes. They’ve redone films such as Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Lady and the Tramp to mixed success.

In 2025, the success of the live-action Lilo & Stitch showed Disney that audiences will still show up for remakes. The film was adapted from the 2002 animated version and made over $1 billion.

Disney has begun to run out of classic films to turn into live-action versions, pushing them towards newer successes like Moana.

“The takeaway for Disney has to be, how long does it take for an animated film to become a classic? As we just saw, it’s not about how successful the last film in the series is,” David A. Gross, who runs the FranchiseRe consulting firm, told Variety. “It takes time to be a classic, not just success.”

It may feel rushed to call Moana a “classic” after a decade, but its popularity is indisputable. The film is the most-watched movie on Disney+ and the 2024 sequel made over $1 billion at the box office.

Gross explained that timing is key to the success of remakes. He revealed that, on average, Disney waits 27 years to remake an animated movie. Older films that got remakes, such as Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, both became billion-dollar hits. The audiences who are nostalgic for them grew up in the late 1990s and 2000s and are now old enough to take their children to the theaters.

“During that time, the remakes added an entirely new audience,” Gross said. “It’s been a very successful strategy.”

Moana is currently in theaters.

More than three decades after breaking out of Seattle's legendary grunge scene, Candlebox is gearing up for one of its biggest headlining tours in years.

The multi-platinum alternative rock band has announced the "Can't Quit You Tour," a 32-date North American trek that kicks off Sept. 17 in St. Louis, Missouri, and concludes Oct. 30 in Sayreville, New Jersey. Along the way, the band will be joined by a rotating lineup of special guests, including The Mountain Goats, Sponge, The Verve Pipe, Sweet Water and American Blonde.

Frontman Kevin Martin explained in a statement that the tour's title reflects the band's relationship with its fans.

"The phrase 'Can’t Quit You’ really speaks volumes to how important our fans are to us and the music we create," Martin said. "Candlebox has always relied on the energy our fans bring and the atmosphere that live music brings."

The upcoming run also follows the return of guitarist Peter Klett, who recently rejoined Candlebox after a decade away. Martin says the reunion has reinvigorated the band's creative spirit and helped launch its next chapter.

Formed in Seattle in 1990, Candlebox became one of the breakout acts of the post-grunge era with its quadruple-platinum self-titled debut album in 1993. The record spawned enduring hits including "Far Behind," "You," "Cover Me" and "Change," while the band went on to tour with legendary acts such as Metallica, Rush and Aerosmith.

Several of the supporting artists also shared their excitement about the upcoming tour. The Verve Pipe's Brian Vander Ark called the opportunity "a dream come true," while Sponge frontman Vinnie Dombroski noted that the two bands first toured together in the early 1990s, saying, "We've come full circle."

More than 30 years after its debut album introduced the band to millions of listeners, Candlebox continues to maintain a loyal fan base through a steady schedule of touring and new music. The "Can’t Quit You Tour" gives fans another chance to hear the band's biggest hits while celebrating one of alternative rock’s enduring success stories.

With 32 dates spanning the United States, the tour marks one of Candlebox's most ambitious headlining runs in recent memory—and another milestone for a band that continues to prove its staying power decades after first emerging from Seattle's iconic rock scene.

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Bones was one of the top crime series in the early 2000s that starred David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanelas a forensic anthropologist/FBI agent duo, with Boreanaz revealing if a series reunion is in their future.

Having aired in 2005 on FOX, Bones ran for a total of 12 seasons until 2017 and developed a devoted fanbase until its season finale. Over a decade since the police procedural ended, fans are still clinging to the hope that it will one day return. During 2026's Italian Global Series, Boreanaz spoke with ScreenRant and admitted that Bones has always been a series that he was open to revisiting.

"I never know with a show like that. What's great about Bones is you can go in and out. I always said that was the one show that I would definitely revisit, as far as going back, because it would be going back and seeing where these characters are now. Just getting everybody involved would be tricky, be honest with you," he explained.

"I love Art Hansen, the creator, and I talk to him a lot. So, never say never. Everyone's so very busy with other projects right now, but it holds a special place in my heart. I love that show, and I love that character. So, who knows? We'll see."

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Boreanaz knows what it takes to bring a beloved series back to life, as his reboot of the 1974 series, The Rockford Files, is set to release in January 2027. The Bones actor admits that he often doesn't revisit past roles and doesn't look too far ahead. He even adds that it's something his co-star Deschanel has often joked about.

"[But] I've always been that type of worker. "What am I working on now? What's the process?" I don't look too far ahead, I never have, and I never look back. Emily [Deschanel] always laughs at me for that one. She's like, "David, you never like reunions." There's a reason. I just don't go back, and I stay really present. We always had this running joke about that for some reason. I think of Emily in regards to that all the time, because the two of us had such a great working relationship, and I adore her," he explained.

Bones focused on the investigative working relationship between the forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology sectors of the "Jeffersonian Institute" and the FBI. It followed FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (Boreanaz) and Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Deschanel), a forensic anthropologist, with her team to solve murder cases involving human remains. The series was even based on the life and novels of forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs.

During its run on TV, Bones released a spinoff series titled The Finder that only ran for one season before its cancellation. A Bones reunion isn't unlikely, as hit series likeCriminal Mindswere greenlit for new seasons after their initial finale in 2020. For now, Bones fans will have to wait and see if a reunion with the original cast is on the table.

Air Supply is extending its 50th anniversary celebration once again.

The soft rock duo has announced two new shows as part of their A Matter of Time tour. 

The new dates announced include Aug. 19 at Ciudad de Guatemala National Theater of Guatemala and Oct. 21 at Ilagan City, Philippines The Capital Arena.

“We’re so excited to see you all on the road,” the legends wrote on the Instagram announcement. Tickets are available on Air Supply's website.

The newly announced shows join an already-stacked tour celebrating the duo’s 50th anniversary with dozens of stops across the US, including several in Texas, Illinois, California, Nevada, Georgia, along with five dates in Honolulu Hawaii.

The tour, which will run into early 2027, will treat audiences to the biggest hits from their enduring catalog along with the newest releases in the group's repertoire, a studio album of the same name, marking the "first collection of new material in 14 years."

Earlier this summer, on June 9th, the group revealed the album that “has been years in the making.”

“After 14 years, the wait is finally over ! We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new album, A Matter of Time, is now available for purchase !!” they wrote on Instagram.

Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, who make up the iconic duo, met while performing in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1975. 

By 1980, they were one of the biggest soft rock acts of the era, clocking 13 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including “All Out of Love” and “Lost in Love.”

Their hit “The One That You Love” hit No. 1, while their streak of 7 straight Top 5 songs tied a record at the time with The Beatles.

And 50 years later, they don’t seem to have any plans of slowing down, still drawing massive crowds decades after their peak. 

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Few things feel worse than buying a cute new pair of sneakers, only to realize they leave your feet aching by the end of the day. Thankfully, Amazon has a pair of kicks on sale that have already been tested and approved by thousands of shoppers. The Skechers Go Run Consistent Sneakers are nearly 50% off right now, with the gray and turquoise option marked down to $38 from $73. They also come in four additional colors at varying prices, with sizes ranging from 5 to 11 with wide options available.

The lace-up sneakers feature breathable mesh uppers that allow air to move around your feet, along with padded collars and cushioned insoles. They’re designed to feel lightweight so they’re perfect whether you’re going for a walk, heading to the gym, or wearing them through a long shift. They also have flexible traction underneath to help keep your steps steady at work, during runs, and on workout equipment.

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Anyone who stands or walks for most of the day knows how much the wrong pair of shoes can affect everything from your feet to your knees and back. These sneakers have become a favorite among nurses, warehouse employees, and other workers who spend hours moving across concrete or tile floors. They also require zero break-in time, so you can put them on and go without worrying about bringing along a second pair of shoes.

With nearly 7,000 five-star ratings, there’s no shortage of love for these kicks. “These shoes are a dream. It’s like walking on clouds,” one shopper said. Another wrote, “They’re lightweight, breathable, and super comfortable.” 

The wide options have also earned praise. “If you have wide feet and need an orthopedic type of shoe, these are perfect,” a third reviewer shared. Shoppers with arthritis and plantar fasciitis said they appreciate the cushioning, and some even chose this pair over more expensive sneaker brands.

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They can serve as your work shoes during the week, then come along for workouts or errands on your days off. The lace-up design also gives you more control over the fit, which is helpful if your feet tend to swell after several hours of standing. And because select sizes come in wide widths, you won’t necessarily have to size up just to get more room through the foot.

• Skechers D'Lites Fresh Start Sneakers, $49 (was $78) at Amazon
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If you’ve been looking for a sign to upgrade your summer shoe collection, this is it. The Skechers Go Run Consistent Sneakers offer all the cushioning and airflow you need to help you get through your longest days, and now is the perfect time to grab them while all five colors are discounted. Be sure to add these versatile kicks to your cart before your size sells out.

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