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Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie‘s mom, Nancy Guthrie, is still missing eight weeks after the abduction from her Tucson, Ariz., home—and a retired FBI agent just weighed in on how her interview and impending return to the NBC morning show could impact the investigation.

During the March 29 episode of Brian Entin Investigates, Brian Entin, NewsNation's senior national correspondent, spoke with retired FBI special agent Steve Moore.

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Recently, Savannah spoke with Hoda Kotb for the first interview since her mother went missing. The journalist also announced her Today return date. Entin asked Moore if this could be an "indication that the investigation is not progressing right now."

The ex-FBI agent acknowledged, "I mean, it could mean that," adding, "I'm not sure it is."

Moore explained, "From my time in the FBI, I just know cases like this were never put down. I mean, one of the hard things are, when you're an agent working on these things, is forcing yourself to go home and go to sleep. And you wake up in the middle of the night saying, 'What am I doing here? I better get back to work.' The agents tend not to let go of this, especially when they become close to the family. And they're frustrated by not being able to find it."

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Additionally, Moore likened the "obsession" of agents in cases like Nancy's to Captain Ahab and the white whale in Moby Dick.

"I don't for one minute believe that even if they've reduced the number of agents assigned to the case, that they are expending any less efforts on it," he pointed out.

Moore continued, "Savannah realizes that she has to resume her normal life. And she just can't appear one day on the Today show and say, 'I'm back.' There has to be some closure—not closure, but some type of agreement on where she is. Still in a hard place, nothing's resolved, but I have to go on with life. And I think that was a way of saying, 'I'm going to resume my life one of these days soon, and you're part of that life. You deserve to know where I am,' to all of the people who follow her."

Entin also asked if Savannah's recent interview on Today about her mother could "persuade" someone to come forward with information and claim the $1 million reward.

"Yeah, I think there's a possibility," Moore replied. "Early on in the case, you say that's a low probability. At this point, you'd say any probability is worth doing."

Finally, Moore acknowledged that Savannah returning to Today could cause the kidnappers to "act out a little bit" if they're the type of person who thinks they're in control and doesn't like that Savannah is resuming her life.

"It's all going to depend on the unknown: what kind of person did this," he concluded.

Nancy was last seen at her Tucson home on the evening of Jan. 31. As of writing, no suspect has been named in her case.

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A growing coalition of high-profile celebrities—including Madonna, Pedro Pascal, Mark Ruffalo, Keke Palmer, and more—is putting renewed pressure on U.S. immigration policy by backing an open letter to shut down a controversial ICE detention facility in Texas.

The letter—which is still live on Change.org—targets the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, a family detention site that has faced immense scrutiny over alleged conditions for the children and adults held there. Public figures, medical professionals, and advocates alike have signed the open letter calling for the facility's immediate closure and broader reforms to the detention of migrant families.

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The letter reads:

"No child should be locked in an immigration detention center ... Children held in immigration detention endure trauma, neglect, and conditions that violate basic standards of health, safety, dignity, and human rights.

The harms of detaining children are known and well-documented. Court filings of abuse against children have included refusals to provide clean water, rotten food contaminated with worms, dangerous medical neglect, sleep deprivation, denial of legal counsel, the separation of children from their families, and retaliation against families protesting the inhumane conditions.

Children belong in schools and on playgrounds, not in detention centers."

The renewed attention on Dilley reflects a broader push by activists and public figures to not only close individual facilities but to challenge the system of family detention altogether. The letter goes on to say that the closure of this particular facility would only be the first step. The signees "demand transparency, accountability, and systemic reforms" to prevent the aforementioned abuses from happening elsewhere, as well.

The Trump administration is estimated to have brought more than 2,300 children into custody during his first year alone. The majority of them are reportedly held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.

Stars like Madonna, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Ruffalo have spoken openly about immigration policies throughout the years. Madonna reminded fans on Facebook back in 2015 that "we are all immigrants" and "we all bleed the same color," asking them to "pray for peace."

Pascal has also spoken about being an immigrant himself.

"I want people to be safe and to be protected," he said at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. "I want to live on the right side of history. I am an immigrant. My parents are refugees from Chile. We fled a dictatorship, and I was privileged enough to grow up in the United States after asylum in Denmark. If it weren't for that, I don’t know what would have happened to us. I stand by those protections always."

Meanwhile, Ruffalo—who has been particularly vocal and seen wearing an ICE Out pin at major media events—has argued that, when it comes to crime across the country, "it's not the immigrants; it's the billionaires."

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Other noteworthy names listed amongst the Change.org letter's signatures include Brandi Carlile, Kesha, Lance Bass, Ben Stiller, Abby Wambach, Eva Longoria, Gracie Abrams, and more.

The letter has gained traction quickly, fueled in part by viral social media advocacy and growing public concern over immigration enforcement practices. Organizers have paired the open letter with a public-facing petition, encouraging broader participation beyond celebrity signatories.

It's been over half a century since Deep Purple's 1972 hit "Smoke on the Water" gifted the world with one of the most iconic guitar riffs in rock history...but it's not too late to see the band play the tune live.

As announced in a new Instagram post, Deep Purple will be hitting the road with fellow beloved '70s rockers Kansas this year, kicking off a string of North American dates on Aug. 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The run will go on to include stops in cities including Detroit, Indianapolis and Calgary before wrapping up in Sparks, Nevada, on Sept. 12. A number of those shows will also include Jefferson Starship on the bill. 

Presale tickets will be available starting Tuesday, March 31, with the code DPBAND, while general sales open up on Friday morning at 10 a.m. local time.

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More good news for Deep Purple fans:

As frontman Ian Gillan told Ultimate Classic Rock, Deep Purple is putting the finishing touches on a new album, due out in June.

"It's basically very optimistic," Gillan said. "Let's say there's a general theme. It's a fairly loose conceptual idea of the end of humanity, but not as grim as it sounds. In fact, it's very optimistic. It's about the metamorphosis of humanity into a metaphysical state, our next incarnation."

Bassist Roger Glover hinted at the forthcoming album during a 2025 pause in touring, explaining, "We've not been idle."

"We've been working on and there'll probably be an album [in 2026]," he said at the time. "This has been a welcome break, because we've been hard at it for several years. I think it was good to actually take a break. We did one concert in Brazil, a festival in June or something. And I think [there 's] three in Eastern Europe at the end of the year. But that's it for touring. So [2026]I will [also] be a touring year."

Turns out Glover was right about both the tour and the album.

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The Officestar Melora Hardin is opening up about playing Jan Levinson on the beloved NBCsitcom.

During an appearance on the March 30 episode of Still Here Hollywood Podcast w/ Steve Kmetko, Hardin discussed filming with her Office castmates throughout the show's nine-season run, which ended in 2013. She shared that she and her co-stars "got along great." The actress suggested, however, that she and her castmates had more of a professional relationship, rather than a friendship.

"I think that for me, you know, it's one of those things like in retrospect where you look back and, you know, I think that you don't become like best friends with everybody you're working with. You just don't. It's a job. Everyone thinks you do because you're, you know, playing that, but you don't," said the actress in the March 2026 interview.

She was quick to clarify, "that the working experience on that show was just really wonderful."

Melora Hardin Revealed Her Favorite Moment While Filming 'The Office'

During a March 2025 episode of the Lightweights podcast, Hardin revealed her favorite moment to film from The Office was Season 4, Episode 13 ("The Dinner Party"), which aired in 2008. As fans are aware, the episode focuses on Jan and her then-boyfriend, Michael Scott (Steve Carell), having a tense dinner party at their condo.

"I mean it was so fun because it was so awkward the whole thing," said the Monk actress.

Hardin also noted that the entire episode was filmed in "a tiny little condo" in The Valley during a summer heat wave. In addition, she shared that "the writer strike interrupted" the show, so they had to put the episode on pause.

"We had to stop and then come back. The whole thing was so perfectly off because that's what this episode was. It just all matched itself," explained Hardin during the March 2025 interview.

Little House on the Prairie aired its two-hour pilot movie on NBC on Saturday, March 30, 1974. And by the time the credits were rolling, America was hooked. 

Running for nine seasons and 204 episodes, the series was based on the book franchise by bestselling author Laura Ingalls Wilder and saw its star, Michael Landon, take on directing duties. 

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To kick things off, the crew decided to introduce the Ingalls family with a prime-time made-for-TV movie. Its narrative follows the Ingalls on a westward journey from their home in Big Woods, Wisconsin. They set down roots in Native American territory, where they stay for about a year, before they’re forced to pack up and leave again.

Promoted in the TV Guide with a full-page advertisement, the series was touted as “a big-hearted, big-sky series -- right out of the pages of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved Little House books!” And it lived up to that promise. Beyond sparking a love affair with the Ingalls crew, it stood out for fearlessly addressing real-life struggles -- without tipping into afterschool-special territory.

Landon starred as patriarch Charles Ingalls, with Karen Grassle playing the matriarch, Caroline. Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, and Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush played the three Ingalls siblings: Laura, Mary, and Carrie, respectively.

The series debuted later that year on September 11 and ran until May 10, 1982. In a fun bit of Hollywood trivia, MGM — after acquiring the show from Paramount — found a hidden piece of the Yellow Brick Road from The Wizard of Oz (1939) during set renovations. Even better, Ray Bolger, the original Scarecrow, popped up in two episodes of Little House on the Prairie in the late ’70s.

Affection and love for the show hasn’t faded 52 years later, as Netflix is releasing an adaptation of the frontier drama this year on July 9, and it’s already been renewed for a second season. Led by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the series stars Alice Halsey as Laura, Luke Bracey as Charles, Skywalker Hughes as Mary, and Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline, via Variety.

“I’m incredibly grateful to our wonderful cast and crew, who put their hearts and hard work into making our first season come alive,” Sonnenshine said. “We can’t wait to share this new adaptation of the ‘Little House’ books with the world, and we’re thrilled that Netflix is giving us the opportunity to continue the story.”

In 1991, Landon died of pancreatic cancer. At his funeral, People shared last year, Gilbert quoted a famous line from the two-part episode in the second season of the series, titled "Remember Me," which Landon wrote and directed, in her farewell to the actor: "Remember me with smiles and laughter for that is how I will remember you."

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Have you ever been called “too sensitive” at any point in your life? It’s something that happens to a lot of us who wear our hearts on our sleeves, who seem to be impacted by anything and everything around us. And although it may seem like a negative label, it actually denotes the fact that you’re likely a highly perceptive person. 

“People who are highly perceptive are often mislabeled as being ‘too sensitive,’” Dr. Annie Hsueh, PhD—a clinical psychologist, a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFCT) and the founder of Hope and Sage Psychological Services—confirms. 

Since highly perceptive and highly sensitive people are more prone to overstimulation, they are seen by others as being more easily overloaded. 

“For observers who don’t share this type of sensitivity, they may judge highly perceptive and highly sensitive people as being ‘too sensitive,’” Dr. Hsueh reiterates. 

Although this label often gets thrown around, she emphasizes that the traits of high sensitivity and high perceptiveness are not a flaw—it’s just that the majority of people do not have these traits. They may simply misinterpret high perceptiveness as a type of overreaction. 

“Another reason people may receive the ‘too sensitive’ label is that our society sometimes associates emotional expression or sensitivity as a weakness,” she points out.

There are many positives to being highly perceptive and sensitive, even if you’ve received that “delicate” or "dramatic" label. Read on to discover the seven signs you’re a highly perceptive person, along with the benefits that come with it.

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How Do You Know if You’re Highly Perceptive?

If you’re highly perceptive, according to Dr. Hsueh, you may find yourself observing other people’s behaviors or your interactions with others. 

“For example, you might notice if you are the only person in your friend group who notices certain little details about the group dynamics or the vibe of the restaurant you are hanging out at,” she shares. “Or perhaps at work you get feedback from colleagues about your ability to notice details.”

She adds that highly perceptive people often process positive emotions on a deep level. 

“They may notice feelings of awe in response to nature. They may feel deeply moved by art and beauty,” she notes.

Dr. Hsueh explains that Dr. Elaine Aron, a psychotherapist and researcher who has authored books about the highly sensitive person (HSP), uses an acronym called D.O.E.S. to describe the core personality traits of highly sensitive people.

She details that "D" is for Depth of Processing, "O" is for Overstimulation, "E" is for Emotional Reactivity ("E" is also for empathy) and "S" is for Sensing the Subtle. 

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Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive

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As Dr. Hsueh says, highly sensitive people have many strengths. 

“People who are highly perceptive process information deeply and are good at noticing subtleties,” she explains. “Therefore, they are often emotionally intelligent. They are also often deep thinkers, empathetic, intuitive, insightful and conscientious.”

She says that the highly sensitive person can bring a unique perspective to group dynamics in terms of the professional world as well as in private life, like in relationships. 

“They may be able to offer insights into things that might not otherwise be available without their sensitivity,” she says. 

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7 Signs You're Highly Perceptive—Not 'Too Sensitive,' According to a Psychologist1. Needing time to adjust

Since you’re highly perceptive, details can easily bombard you in a new situation, which is why you likely need some time to adjust. Dr. Hsueh says that, for instance, going to a new restaurant can be a little overwhelming to a highly sensitive person due to all the new stimuli coming at them all at once. 

2. Feeling tired and burned out

Dr. Hsueh says that you may feel “tired and drained” after being in a place where there’s an abundance of stimuli. 

3. Noticing small details

As someone who’s highly perceptive, you probably notice a lot of things that others just don’t seem to, as Dr. Hsueh says. That’s why you are often marked with the “too sensitive” or "too much" label.

4. Labeled an ‘empath’

Another label that you may often receive? Being empathic. In general, Dr. Hsueh shares that highly perceptive people are “seen as more empathetic,” something that is definitely a positive.

5. Feeling news stories more heavily

Dr. Hsueh points out that when you consume media, such as news or movies, you may feel the weight of the emotions associated with the content more heavily. For example, highly sensitive people might have a harder time watching horror movies because the imagery and content are overly violent. 

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6. Needing to recharge

All those details can be a lot to take in, so Dr. Hsueh shares that you may need to recharge sooner than most people after being out and about. 

7. Aware of external and internal environments

“Often, highly perceptive people are aware of both their internal, subjective experiences and their external environment,” Dr. Hsueh states. “Their intuition and insight often make them emotionally intelligent. This is in contrast to people who are emotionally reactive or volatile and lash out or get emotionally dysregulated due to unresolved triggers.”

She underscores that high perceptiveness is not a flaw. 

“People who are highly perceptive do not overreact by default,” she says. “They notice subtle cues others often miss. They are not reacting intensively without triggers.”

She goes on to say that being highly sensitive can be a superpower.

“Embrace and nurture your trait," she advises. "Spend time with people who understand and value you.”

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• Dr. Annie Hsueh, PhD, clinical psychologist, Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and founder of Hope and Sage Psychological Services.

Few artists have left as lasting a mark on rock music as Eric Clapton, who turned 81 on Monday.

Clapton first rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of influential bands like The Yardbirds and Cream, quickly earning a reputation as one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. His blues-driven style and technical skill helped shape the sound of modern rock.

"At first I played exactly like Chuck Berry for six or seven months," Clapton told Rolling Stone in 1968. "Then I got into older bluesmen. [...] I just finally got completely overwhelmed in this brand new world. I studied it and listened to it and went right down in it and came back up in it. I was about 17 or 18. When I came back up in it, turned on to B. B. King and it’s been that way ever since. I still don't think there is a better blues guitarist in the world than B. B. King."

In the early 1970s, Clapton formed Derek and the Dominos, a short-lived but highly influential group. The band's 1970 album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, featured the iconic track "Layla," widely considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Though the group disbanded after just one album, its impact on Clapton's career, and rock history, has endured.

"'Layla' was like striking gold," Clapton told Esquire in 2014. "There's that thing about when you're looking in the water and the sand and suddenly you see the sparkle. It's never, for me anyway, 'Oh, people will like this.' It's, 'This is the mother lode here!'"

Clapton went on to achieve massive success as a solo artist, blending blues, rock and pop influences across decades of releases. One of his most defining moments came with "Tears in Heaven," which became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Written in the wake of personal tragedy, the song resonated deeply with listeners and showcased a more vulnerable side of the artist.

Over the years, Clapton has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times, a rare achievement that underscores his influence across different eras and collaborations.

Beyond his music, Clapton has remained a towering figure in guitar culture, often cited as one of the greatest players of all time.

As Eric Clapton turns 81, his legacy continues to span generations, from groundbreaking band work to deeply personal solo hits, proof of a career built on both innovation and emotion.

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Growing up as an Italian-American in the heart of South Philadelphia, your understanding of Eggplant Parmesan was forged in the "red-sauce" restaurants of the neighborhood. In those kitchens, the dish arrived at the table less like a vegetable and more like a warrior in full armor. Each slice was heavily breaded and submerged in a tidal wave of marinara, all of it disappearing beneath a molten, impenetrable blanket of mozzarella. In the neighborhood eateries, that heavy, armored version was gospel; however, in my grandmother’s kitchen, such a dish was heresy.

She hailed from Sicily, a place where the eggplant is treated with near-religious reverence. To her, the vegetable required no embellishment, only a fundamental respect. She often told me that the secret to making eggplant parmigiana 10x better lies not in what one adds to the dish, but in what one has the courage to omit. In her kitchen, there was no dusting of flour, no sticky egg wash and absolutely no breadcrumbs to cloud the purity of the eggplant.

During my visits, I would watch my Nonna lower bare planks of eggplant into shimmering olive oil frying them "naked" until they collapsed into silky, caramelized ribbons, and they emerged from the pan bronzed and supple. If I hoped for the theatrical, elastic stretch of mozzarella when eating her eggplant parm, I was in the wrong house. Instead, she reached for a wedge of pecorino cheese, sharp and unapologetically salty, grating it fine between each layer so it seasoned the dish ever so brilliantly from within.

She assembled the eggplant with the quiet confidence of a hundred Sunday afternoons, each slice overlapping the next with deliberate care, topped with just a whisper of tomato sauce, a reminder that patience, not excess, is what makes a dish sing. Without the weight of crumbs or a shroud of mozzarella cheese, the tomato sauce tasted brighter and the basil more fragrant. What she created wasn’t a casserole; it was a lesson in Sicilian restraint, proof that sometimes the boldest move in the kitchen is subtraction.

Here's the Sicilian way to make this popular dish even better.

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What Makes the Sicilian Version of Eggplant Parm 10x Better?

In the kitchens of South Philly, breading was king, but in Palermo, the goal wasn't to create a heavy crust; it was to transform the eggplant itself. The “naked fry” method, also used for the infamous zucchini nerano, is what sets this Eggplant Parm apart.

By dropping the sliced eggplant directly into hot olive oil without a coating of flour or breadcrumbs, you allow the vegetable to undergo a beautiful caramelization. Instead of a thick shell, you get a deep, smoky sweetness and a texture that is famously custard-like.

The Sicilian way allows the high heat of the oil to sear the outside of the eggplant quickly, creating a natural barrier that keeps the interior light and buttery. When you layer these "planks" with a simple, long-simmered tomato passata and a dusting of Pecorino, the result is structural and elegant. It’s a dish that celebrates the vegetable rather than burying it under a mountain of heavy breading and cheese.

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Ingredients Needed To Make Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan

You can create this Sicilian masterpiece using just a few Italian pantry staples. To start, you will need one to two firm, medium to large eggplants, sliced and salted to draw out their moisture before they are fried until golden in olive oil.

The foundation of the dish is a clean, vibrant sauce made from high-quality tomatoes, ideally imported whole San Marzano or a smooth passata, simmered gently with slightly crushed garlic cloves, a generous swirl of olive oil and a few torn basil leaves.

For the assembly, freshly grated Pecorino Romano and additional sprigs of fragrant basil are needed to provide a sharp, savory contrast to the richness of the fried eggplant.

A final, careful drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil brings the layers together as they bake, allowing the flavors to meld into a dish that is deeply flavorful yet light.

Here's the full list of ingredients:

• 1-2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise
• Salt
• 2 cups olive oil for frying 
• 1 small (14 oz) can of San Marzano tomatoes 
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-4 basil leaves, torn
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino
• Additional basil leaves, for serving

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How To Make Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan like My Grandma

The process begins with a bit of patience and a lot of salt. To ensure the eggplant loses its bitterness and fries up silky rather than greasy, lay your slices in a colander and salt them generously. My Nonna would always weigh them down with a plate and a heavy can to press out the moisture, letting them steep for at least an hour.

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While the eggplant brines, you can prepare a simple, vibrant tomato sauce. Combine your jarred or can tomatoes with garlic, fresh basil, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil, simmering for about 15 minutes until it reduces into a thick, fragrant sauce. Just remember to discard the garlic cloves before you start layering as they’ve already done their job.

Once the eggplant has finished steeping, pat the slices completely dry. The secret to a perfect "naked" fry is to shallow-fry them in olive oil over a lively flame until they are golden brown on both sides, then let them drain on paper towels to shed any excess oil.

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To assemble, spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of your baking dish and begin the layering.

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Here's what it looks like: a layer of eggplant, a smear of sauce, a generous dusting of pecorino cheese and hand-torn basil.

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Repeat until you have three or four beautiful layers, finishing with a final splash of sauce and cheese.

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Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until the top is lightly browned. The hardest part? Letting it rest for at least 15 minutes or even letting it come to room temperature to let those flavors truly lock together.

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My Honest Thoughts

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I’ll be the first to admit: I love the classic Italian-American Eggplant Parm. There is a time and a place for that heavy, melty comfort food with its pull of cheese and thick, fried crust. But the truth is, I don’t eat it often because it’s a lot to handle. For me it’s a "once-a-year" kind of meal that leaves you needing a nap immediately after the last bite.

My Nonna was definitely on to something with her Sicilian version. It is remarkably clean and fresh, allowing the eggplant itself to actually stand out. In the version found in most Philadelphia Italian establishments, it can be hard to tell what’s actually underneath all that breading, the heavy-handed spoons of sauce and the layers of cheese. In my grandma’s Sicilian way, there is no denying what you have. It’s lighter, it’s vibrant and it celebrates the harvest instead of hiding it. It’s a dish you can eat on a warm Tuesday night and feel energized, not weighed down.

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What To Serve With Eggplant Parmesan

In Sicily, Eggplant Parmesan is rarely just a side dish. Instead, it is treated as a contorno (a substantial side) or, more often, a piatto unico ( a stand-alone meal).

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If you want to go the traditional way, the best accompaniment is simply a nest of spaghetti. If you need a little more on the table, a crisp, bitter green salad, like arugula or radicchio with a sharp lemon vinaigrette, cuts through the richness of the eggplant perfectly. Every bite is simple, balanced and utterly satisfying; it is a true testament to Sicilian restraint and flavor.

Final Tip

The most important "Nonna rule" I can share is that while we often expect Italian food to be served piping hot and bubbling, this version is actually at its best at room temperature. In the heat of a Sicilian summer, a Nonna would prepare the parmigiana in the morning and let it rest on the counter for hours.

This gives the layers time to settle, the basil and pecorino a chance to meld, and the eggplant the space to soak up the tomato sauce like a sponge. It shouldn’t be a molten mess; it should be a stable, delicious, layered slice of history.

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Two familiar faces on Days of Our Lives are seeing a change in their status with the show, but it doesn’t mean they’re leaving.

In the credits for the March 30, 2026 episode, fans noticed that Elia Cantu (Jada Hunter) and Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez) were listed as recurring cast members rather than contract stars.

While this change raised questions among viewers, it may not signal a major shift. A representative for the show confirmed to Soap Opera Digest that despite the apparent updated status, neither character is expected to leave the series anytime soon.

Many members of Days of Our Lives are currently on recurring status, including Brandon Beemer, Casey Moss, Sal Stowers, and Lamon Archey.

The update is welcome news for fans of Jada, especially as her romance with Shawn Douglas Brady (Brandon Beemer) is just beginning.

After Shawn was recently injured on the job, he initially planned to recover on his own. However, Jada offered to let him move in with her while he heals, bringing the two closer together.

Meanwhile, Rafe is in the middle of an major investigation involving the DiMera family. He has begun uncovering details about a mysterious project led by E.J. DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel), which appears to be tied to the return of his sister Lexie Carver. As Rafe digs deeper, he’s working alongside Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) to uncover the truth.

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When the news broke fans were initially disappointed, One fan shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Jada and Shawn were the main reason I watched Days. They finally seemed like they were getting them together now this.”

A second user added, “Galen deserves so much better than being shoved to the background, appearing in other people’s storylines. How many more times are we going to have to see Rafe and Cat talking about a case? Yawn. Galen has a lot of fans that want to see him front burner still.

A third fan shared, “I am not happy about it. Jada needs a front burner storyline! She should be getting more airtime, not less!”

Days of Our Lives streams weekdays on Peacock.

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New York City’s skyline is famously monolithic, but this spring, a surrealist intervention is shifting the perspective for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters and visitors.

Multi-disciplinary artist Charlotte Colbert has officially made her U.S. debut with "Chasing Rainbows," a two-site public art installation featuring 30-foot-tall steel sculptures that bridge the gap between the Flatiron NoMad neighborhood and the Meatpacking District.

These monumental works, which will be on view through May 27, mark a historic collaboration between two of Manhattan’s most prominent Business Improvement Districts and the women-led public art agency, New Public.

The installation is designed to act as a catalyst for connection in an otherwise frenetic urban environment. “In a city that never sleeps, I hope to create moments of pause and personal connection with the sculptures and spark conversations among strangers,” said artist Charlotte Colbert.

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This sentiment is echoed by the towering structures themselves. In the Meatpacking District, ‘Where Angels Live’ stands as a reflective steel tree adorned with charms and amulets, intended to function as a contemporary shrine. Jeffrey LeFrancois, Executive Director of the Meatpacking District, noted that “‘Where Angels Live’ reflects that evolution—honoring what’s been carried forward while creating space for new meaning.”

A few blocks away in the Flatiron NoMad district, ‘Dreamland Sirens’ rises as a massive, dual-colored eye supported by a column of tears, staring back at the iconic Flatiron Building.

“By placing Charlotte Colbert’s larger-than-life artwork in this iconic Flatiron location, we’re creating an unmissable moment that makes New Yorkers and visitors pause, look up, and interact with art in the flow of daily life,” said James Mettham, President of the Flatiron NoMad Partnership.

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The project also carries significant weight as a cultural statement during Women’s History Month. Lorna-Rose Simpson and Rachael McNabb, Co-Founders of New Public, explained that “Installing Charlotte’s 30-foot tall sculptures across these sites is not about spectacle. It’s a deliberate act of re-inscription, integrating monumental symbolic forms created by a female artist and realized by a women-led curatorial agency, into spaces long shaped by male narratives of power.”

Whether acting as a "shrine" for a neighborhood defined by transformation or a "new eye" for a bustling business hub, Colbert’s work invites the city to view itself through a lens of imagination. As curator Simon de Pury put it, “New Yorkers will soon get a chance to experience her exceptional works, ‘Dreamland Sirens’ and ‘Where Angels Live,’ first hand!”

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It's so easy to get completely swept up in TV and movie filming locations, especially when it's tied to something that really meant something to you. You're not just looking at a house or a set; you're looking at a place where your favorite moments "happened." That's why the cottage from Heated Rivalry suddenly became such a sought-after Airbnb, and why people lost it when the Dawson's Creek house hit the market. It isn't just famous real estate—it’s a slice of pop culture history.

It's a little exhilarating to see these places in real life. When you're watching on screen, they feel vivid and emotional, but also totally out of reach. Then suddenly, they exist in the same world as you. You could walk through them, sit on that porch and stand in the exact spot as a beloved character.

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The Montana ranch that served as the Dutton family compound on Yellowstone is one of those iconic TV filming locations, and it's currently for sale to the tune of $16.25M. In real life, it's known as Two Feathers Ranch, located in the town of Darby, encompassing 357 deeded acres.

On the property you'll find the sprawling main residences that appeared on the series, as well as a guest residence and a manager's home. There are multiple horse stall barns and "event-ready spaces" that sit on the land as well, according to the real estate listing.

The guest home, which enjoys 1,440 square feet of space, is outfitted with two bedrooms and sits above one of the horse barns. Meanwhile, the manager's home is much more spacious, spanning 2,280 square feet, and it includes a shop, tack room and stalls.

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How Remote Is the 'Yellowstone' Ranch?

Let's just say whoever snaps up this property will have plenty of privacy (though undoubtedly some Yellowstone fans will try to seek out to see the infamous Dutton home).

According to the Bitterroot Valley website (in which the town of Darby sits), the area is home to just 2,100 people.

Two Feathers Ranch is fortunate enough to have 2,500 feet of fishable access to Tin Cup Creek, as well as majestic views of both the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain Ranges. You'll definitely feel like you're worlds away from the hustle and bustle, all the while reaping the benefits of being so close to nature.

Now if only we could convince someone to give us $16.25M.

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The Friends cast catapulted to fame during Season 1 of the NBCsitcom and are just as famous today as they were back then.

Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, and Matt LeBlanc are global phenomena because of their decade-long run on Friends, playing characters they will forever be known for.

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Over 20 years after the iconic show ended, Kudrow got brutally honest about that fame and why she’s perfectly fine with being known for playing Phoebe Buffay.

“Ever went through that period of, no, no, I don't want to talk about Friends. I have to move on, and I want to play other characters. And no, you have to know me from, no, no, that's fine,” the actress declared during an interview with CBSSunday Morning.

When asked why she wasn’t one of those actors looking to break away from the role, Kudrow was blunt and precise, stating that the show and Phoebe changed her life.

“Because Friends gave me everything. It just did. And I loved being Phoebe. I loved the whole experience. And I don't need to move away from it. And, you know, I had done independent films and played different characters and, you know, whether you've seen it or not, that's fine. And it's fine if all you know that all I've ever done is Friends. How could I not be okay with that? I mean, I never went through that,” she expressed.

Some famous faces responded to Kudrow’s words about the show in the comments section of a CBS Sunday Mornings Instagram post which featured her interview.

Boston Bluestar Donnie Wahlberg chimed in to say, “Love this! 🥹 Gratitude is a great attitude. Much respect. 🙏🏼❤️.” “I love this!! I hate it when actors downplay the vehicles that made them!!!” declared actress Holly Robinson Pete.

The Bold and the Beautiful star Ashley Jones added, “Oh how I love this.”

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Kudrow has continued to work since Friends ended in 2004. The actress has also become known for The Comeback. Season 3 of The Comeback just dropped on HBO Max over a decade after Season 2 aired on HBO.

In 2024, Kudrow teamed up with fellow comedian Ray Romano for the Netflix show No Good Deed. Romano and Kudrow traded comedy for a dark drama that cast both in a different light.

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The conversation around transgender athletes in sports has become increasingly politicized—but Harrison Browne, the first openly transgender professional hockey player and an actor in Heated Rivalry, is pushing back on the current narrative. In a recent Instagram Reel, Browne described trans participation in sports as a "non-issue," challenging the science and intentions behind sex testing.

The debate over transgender athletes in elite competition has been shaped in large part by the evolving stance of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In 2021, the IOC introduced a new framework that shifted away from blanket rules—such as the strict testosterone thresholds put in place in 2015—and instead placed responsibility on individual sports federations to determine eligibility criteria. The decision followed a two-year consultation process with more than 250 athletes and stakeholders.

At the time, the IOC said that sex testing and other "invasive physical examinations" were "disrespectful" and "potentially harmful."

"We really want to make sure that athletes are not pressured or coerced into making a harmful decision about their bodies," Magali Martowicz, IOC head of human rights, told CNN in 2021.

At the same time, however, it opened the door to a patchwork of policies across different sports, intensifying public debate and leaving athletes navigating an increasingly complex and inconsistent landscape.

Now, a newly announced decision from the IOC signals a continued shift in how eligibility is determined at the highest level of sport. Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in the female category at the Olympics, starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games and moving forward. All athletes who want to compete in women's events must undergo a one-time genetic test—typically a saliva or cheek swab—to check for the SRY gene, which is associated with a Y chromosome. If the test detects the SRY gene, the athlete is generally not eligible for the women's category.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry said in a press release: "As a former athlete, I passionately believe in the rights of all Olympians to take part in fair competition. The policy that we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts. At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat. So, it is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe."

While framed as an effort to balance inclusion, the decision has reignited global debate, with athletes, advocates, and critics all parsing what it means in practice—and who ultimately gets to compete. Critics argue that the ban is discriminatory and not supported by science.

"Sex testing has a really sorted history around sports, but the '60s were where we saw a lot of nude parades and sex testing that had to deal with genital exams and the groping of 15- and 16-year-old girls," Browne says in his reel. "And so it moved to more chromosomal testing, and you were gifted a certificate of femininity if you passed. And any time that your gender was put into question, you had to show your certificate of femininity. So that was obviously done away with. Then, in the '90s, sex testing was abolished because it was deemed as scientifically flawed, there were false positives, and it was seen as discriminatory."

In the Instagram clip, Browne reframes the debate entirely.

"Trans women are not an issue; what is an issue is the policing of women's bodies, the surveillance, and the whistle-blowing effect that this moral panic around trans athletes has," he says, adding that sex-testing is only ever done on female athletes, not men.

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Browne's perspective is grounded in lived experience. In 2016, he made history as the first out transgender athlete in professional team sports while playing in the National Women's Hockey League. His career, which included time with teams like the Buffalo Beauts, placed him at the intersection of elite competition and evolving conversations about gender identity in athletics. Now, as both a public figure and performer, Browne continues to use his platform to advocate for inclusion and nuance.

What makes Browne's voice particularly compelling is the dual lens he brings. As an athlete, he understands the physical and competitive demands of hockey. As an actor in Heated Rivalry, a show that explores queer identity within the hypermasculine world of professional sports, he also engages with how these stories are told—and often misunderstood—by wider audiences. The series itself has been praised for increasing LGBTQ+ visibility in hockey, a sport historically marked by silence around identity.

Ultimately, Browne's assertion that trans participation is a "non-issue" is less about dismissing the complexity of it and more about redirecting attention. It challenges audiences to ask questions. By centering real experiences over abstract fears, Browne invites a more grounded conversation.

Vanessa Trump is standing by Tiger Woods after his DUI arrest, but sources say the mom of five is juggling a lot right now.

"Vanessa and Tiger are in love," an insider in Florida told People in the wake of the golfer's March 27 arrest. "She is very supportive of his golf endeavors because despite his age and injuries, golf dominates Tiger's life."

But the relationship hasn't been without its challenges. Woods, 50, who underwent his seventh back surgery last fall and ruptured his Achilles tendon a year ago, can be "difficult to be around" sometimes because of the pain he experiences, the source said.

"She has her hands full sometimes, but Vanessa also has a life of her own and children to care for so she isn't around it all the time," the insider added. "She is happy with him and any issues they have are not about her. It's dealing with his frustrations about playing great golf and his pain that at some times is really confining."

What Happened on March 27

Woods was involved in a rollover crash on South Beach Road in Jupiter Island, Fla. around 2 p.m. Woods was driving a Range Rover at high speed when he clipped a pickup truck and his vehicle flipped on its side. He was uninjured and crawled out through the passenger door.

He was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Woods passed a Breathalyzer test but refused a urinalysis. The sheriff said Woods appeared "lethargic" and that authorities believe he was impaired by "medication or another substance." No drugs or alcohol were found in the vehicle.

This is not the first time Woods has faced DUI charges. In 2017, he was found by police asleep in his car in Jupiter Island and pleaded guilty to reckless driving, citing an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications.

Where the Couple Stands

Trump, 48, and Woods have been dating for over a year. Just three days before the arrest, she was by his side at the TGL finals as he returned to competitive golf for the first time since April 2024. Her daughter Kai Trump, 18, was also there to cheer him on.

A different source said the relationship is "serious" but offered some tough love for the golfer. "Tiger has yet to look in the mirror and say, 'You're 50 years old and need to act like it,'" the insider said.

Trump shares five children with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr., while Woods shares two children with ex-wife Elin Nordegren. Sources say their similar parenting situations and shared love of golf have strengthened their bond.

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As someone who works from home, I've become a bit obsessed with quick meals and easy upgrades. And while I can't always get all my grocery shopping done at Trader Joe's, the popular neighborhood chain has come through for me with a variety of easy heat-and-eat staples, from tasty freezer finds to fresh, ready-to-go meals.

Recently, I've been seeing a new arrival making its rounds online, so I decided to bring it home to try for myself: Trader Joe's Onion Flowers. Located in the freezer section in a two-count box for just $5.49, this crispy and savory find is like a miniature Bloomin' Onion—minus the trip to Outback Steakhouse. With the promise of beer-battered, deep-fried goodness inside, it took no convincing to toss a box straight into my basket.

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Onion Flowers, $5.49 at Trader Joe's

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Weighing roughly 5.25 ounces and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, each Onion Flower is perfectly sized for one person or for sharing between two. With two in each box and a $5.49 price tag, it's easy on the wallet and works just as well as a weeknight dinner add-on or a midweek snack alongside beers and other gameday appetizers.

Any good mealtime upgrade is one that's both easy to make and ready fast, and Trader Joe's Onion Flower checks both boxes. You can heat it in the oven for about 18 minutes, or cut the time to about 13 minutes in the air fryer. Either way, you end up with a golden-brown, crispy onion flower, perfectly heated and ready for snacking.

Crispy, Golden, Savory Goodness

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Trader Joe's notes that the appetizer is brought to the U.S. by its supplier in Thailand, who cuts each onion into an attractive, flower-like pattern. It's then dipped in a savory-spiced (vegan) batter before being fried to a light golden-brown hue. When I pulled the first one out of the box, I was super impressed by the thoughtful packaging, each onion being individually wrapped in plastic and resting in its own personal tray.

As for presentation, I've got to give it a 10/10. This thing looks incredibly appetizing straight out of the oven or air fryer, and its golden-brown hue becomes even more prominent in the final minutes of cooking. Certain edges achieve a perfect balance of slightly charred and perfectly cooked, and the flower holds its plump form from oven to plate, making it an easy win as a $5 freezer pickup.

In terms of taste and texture, the outside is satisfyingly crisp, while the onions inside are soft, savory and slightly sweet. If you undercook it, the center can be a bit moist and soggy, so just be sure to cook it thoroughly without burning the exterior.

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Tips for Cooking Trader Joe's Onion Flower

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Whether you're using an air fryer or the oven, you really can't go wrong. If you're short on time, the air fryer delivers maximum results faster, though the oven can crisp the onion flower inside and out a bit better. 

For the air fryer, preheat for five minutes at 325°F, then remove the onion flower from its packaging and cook for 13 to 15 minutes. For the oven, preheat to 350°F, remove the onion flower from its packaging and place it on a baking sheet on the center rack. Heat for 16 to 18 minutes, or until crisp and heated through.

If you're serving them for a gameday get-together, a cocktail party or even an easy weeknight meal, pair them with something savory, spicy or creamy to dunk the onion petals into. They're also just as good alongside burgers and hot dogs, steak and veggies or with a simple charcuterie board for a fun appetizer upgrade.

If you're on the hunt for a new freezer find to obsess over, let Trader Joe's Onion Flower kick off a season of beer-battered, deep-fried goodness. While you're at it, grab Trader Joe's $5 frozen pizza and sweet-and-spicy $5 frozen dinner for even more must-try, easy meal staples.

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Diet Coke's latest drop has fans dropping everything and heading to AMC Theaters. The soda brand just unveiled a bold new flavor with a fashion-forward twist, and fans are already buzzing about it. But you won't find this one in your grocery store fridge.

From March 27 through May 6, Diet Coke is serving up "Devilish Lime Cherry Chic," a limited-time blend inspired by the highly anticipated The Devil Wears Prada2. And yes, the flavor is as dramatic as the name suggests.

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The only place to get this new flavor is at AMC theaters, where it's being poured exclusively via Coca-Cola Freestyle machines in celebration of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which hits theaters May 1.

This special-edition Diet Coke, shared by blogger @sodaseekers, mixes tart lime with juicy cherry for a flavor that's bright, punchy and just unexpected enough to feel runway-ready.

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And while the tie-in with The Devil Wears Prada 2 is front and center, you don't technically need a movie ticket to try it. Most AMC locations allow guests to walk up to the concession stand or the Coca-Cola Freestyle area without seeing a film. So yes, you can make a dramatic entrance, grab your Diet Coke and exit like you own the place.

A Fashion-Inspired Soda Moment at AMC

The timing couldn't be better. With The Devil Wears Prada 2 bringing back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, the cultural nostalgia is strong. Diet Coke leaning into that energy feels strategic and a little cheeky.

Alongside Diet Coke Devilish Lime Cherry Chic, Coca-Cola is also offering Lime Cherry in classic Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar at AMC, giving fans a few ways to sip the trend.

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Why This Diet Coke New Flavor Is a Big Deal

Limited-time soda releases always create hype, but this Diet Coke launch stands out for a few reasons. First, exclusivity. Tying the new flavor to AMC theaters makes it feel like an event. Second, the flavor combo taps into the ongoing popularity of cherry beverages while adding a citrus twist.

It also follows recent buzzworthy returns like Retro Diet Coke Lime and Diet Coke Cherry, proving the brand knows exactly how to keep fans on their toes.

This new Diet Coke flavor is calling my name. If you want to try it as well, head to AMC before the curtain closes on May 6.

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Love on the Spectrum Season 3 introduced Pari Kim as a main character. She wanted someone who giggles and has a good smile. The Boston native loves trains, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is her special interest.

Pari, 23, met Tina Zhu Xi Caruso in episode 3. They bonded over their glasses and having food allergies. They both identified as bisexual. The season ended with an update that they're in love, but it's unknown if they return for season 4. Here is everything we know about the couple.

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The couple is still going strong as season 4 is about to premiere. They posted Instagram pictures of their trip to Fort Lauderdale for Barbie Dream Fest, FL on March 29. Pari met Serena Williams and Madison Marilla from last season.

Tina, 27, continued advocating for the disabled community. She posted a video on Instagram with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell about the need for more affordable and accessible housing in Massachusetts earlier this month.

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The cast members posted a picture of themselves riding a train and holding flowers. "Ready to spill the T about the newest season of Love on the Spectrum," read the caption. "Season 4 is official! Pari and I are so proud of the cast of Season 4! Can’t wait for April 1st to watch it!"

One of their fans commented that they were excited to see them again. "Well we may or may not be on actually! You'll have to wait and find out!" Pari replied.

Tina claimed they were "sadly" not in this season's cast. "Well yes and no, you'll see," Pari corrected.

Pari came out by posting about being unapologetically "lesbian/gay" in January. The couple met Ariana Grande in November and sang to her. Tina dressed as Elphaba, and Pai was Galinda. Fitting, since they've enjoyed going to the theater together over the months. They've also met queens from RuPaul's Drag Race.

The trailer for season 4 showed other season 3 couples returning. James B. Jones and Shelley Wolfe are back after he asked her out last season. Abbey Romeo wondered if David Isaacman would give her a ring. Connor Tomlinson and Georgie Harris vacation in England.

Season 4 premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, April 1.

Hilary Duff is getting candid about the times she's decided to have turquoise blue hair.

During an appearance on a March 2026 episode of Hot Ones, hosted bySean Evans, Duff was shown a picture of herself circa 2015, wherein she was showing off her bright teal hair. When asked about the dramatic look, Duff replied, "She was probably in crisis, this girl."

"Why did I need to do that? Who was she trying to be? I don't know. I think I was dealing with a breakup," said Duff, who separated from her ex-husband, Mike Comrie, in 2014.

Duff also noted that she had her hair in a similar blue hue when she had her daughter, Mae, 5, whom she shares with her husband, Matthew Koma.

"Then I had a baby during Covid like everybody else. Dyed my own hair at home almost that color. Gave birth with blue hair. What? Why? Blue hair. I had a girl," said the Lizzie McGuire star in the March 2026 interview.

Duff also suggested that the upkeep of having blue hair isn't worth the hassle.

"It's so much work to keep a bright, nice color like that. You have to bleach your hair first of all, terrible for your hair. And then you have to constantly put like color in your conditioner and keep up with that. Masks constantly, like annoying," said the "Come Clean" singer.

Hilary Duff Discussed Her Blue Hair in a 2015 Interview

ABC News reported that Duff explained her blue hair in a March 2015 interview on The Ellen DeGeneresShow.

"I've never done anything like this, and I was just in Cabo [San Lucas, Mexico] with my son [Luca] and I was staring at the ocean and I was like, 'I want that on my head.' So this happened," said Duff, per ABC News.

According to Duff, her eldest child, whom she shares with Comrie, was "very particular" about the way she styled her hair.

"There are absolutely no buns on my head, no ponytails. I'll have a ponytail and he's like, 'Um, hair down, Mom. Hair down, please.' Now he likes to go through his roster of colors that he knows. He's like, 'Your hair's purple,' and I'm like, 'No, it's green.' He's like, 'Nah.' I'm like, 'Yeah.' He's like, 'It's blue.' 'No.' 'It's purple.' 'No,'" said the mother of four in the 2015 interview.

Picking the best songs ever made is a nearly impossible task. However, there are some tracks that have persevered as undeniable hits.

In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked the 500 best songs of all time, compiling a list of the greatest tracks in history. Ranked among classic hits like Bruce Springsteen's 1975 song "Born to Run" at No. 27 and David Bowie's 1977 song "Heroes" at No. 23, Joni Mitchell's 1971 breakup anthem, "A Case of You," took the No. 26 spot.

Released on her landmark fourth studio album, Blue, "A Case of You" garnered immense critical acclaim. Upon its release, the track was widely recognized by artists for its brilliance and emotional depth. Although the song did not chart alongside the album's other hits, "California" and "Carey," it is regarded as one of the album's most enduring tracks. Today, it has become one of the most covered love songs in history with over 300 recorded renditions, including notable versions by Prince and Diana Krall.

James Taylor, recording engineer Hank Cicalo, Joni Mitchell, Carole King and record producer Lou Adler gather around the mixing desk for a playback in the control room of during the recording of King's album 'Tapestry' in January 1971 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Written by Mitchell, "A Case of You" is a deeply personal account of her relationships with those many believe to be Leonard Cohen and Graham Nash. The track highlights themes of profound loss and identity struggles, amplifying the emotional heartache that comes with a breakup. Mitchell uses imagery comparing her lover to "holy wine" as a metaphor for her partner's intoxicating nature.

Produced via Reprise Records, the song is recognizable for its spare acoustic arrangement. Grammy Award-winning songwriter James Taylor's tender guitar alongside Mitchell's delicate, raw vocals shaped the acoustic ballad's sound, aligning the composition with its emotive themes. "A Case of You" continues to resonate with modern audiences though streaming platforms. On Spotify alone, the track has garnered over 123 million streams.

Throughout her career, Mitchell has earned several notable accolades, such as 11 Grammy Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement award), a Polar Music Prize, a Kennedy Center Honor and a Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Mitchell has also been inducted into several halls of fame, including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Folk, Americana, and Roots Hall of Fame in 2023. Her dominating presence in the music industry has solidified her legacy as one of the greatest artists of all time.

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"The guest list continues to grow."

HBO's award-winning series known as The White Lotus announced new additions to the cast of its upcoming fourth season on Monday, March 30. As expected, the spread includes big names that have fans all the more excited for what's to come.

In a post on social media, the show's official Instagram account revealed six newly welcomed actors:

• Heather Graham
• Frida Gustavsson
• Rosie Perez
• Tobias Santelmann
• Ben Schnetzer
• Laura Smet

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Fans showed their support in the comments section of HBO's joint post. "So this is going to be the best season ever is what you’re saying?!" said one Instagram user, while another person commented, "Heather and Rosie?!? You mean Heather from Boogie Nights and Austin Powers? You mean Rosie from Fearless and White Men Can’t Jump?!? I’m so happy for them!!! I can’t wait 🔥🔥🔥."

Here's the list of previously announced cast members for season 4:

• Chloe Bennet
• Sandra Bernhard
• Helena Bonham Carter
• Vincent Cassel
• Steve Coogan
• Caleb Jonte Edwards
• Dylan Ennis
• Corentin Fila
• Ari Graynor
• Max Greenfield
• Charlie Hall
• Marissa Long
• Alexander Ludwig
• Chris Messina
• AJ Michalka
• Kumail Nanjiani
• Jarrad Paul
• Nadia Tereszkiewicz

Given that season 4 will take place in France, it’s only fitting for the show to feature some French star power: As listed above, Cassel, 59 — the César Award-winning actor behind 2008’s Mesrine — is among the international big names to join. He has also starred in acclaimed flicks like La Haine, Read My Lips, Mon Roi,It’s Only the End of the World and The Specials. And on the U.S. front, film buffs will recall his standout turns in Black Swan and Ocean's Twelve.

The White Lotus has been nominated for 66 Emmy Awards across its first three seasons, winning 16. Season 1 took place in Hawaii, while seasons 2 and 3 went international to Sicily and Thailand, respectively.