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Costco's Antique-Inspired Gold Wall Mirror Is a Charming Addition to Any Room
Summer is one of the best times to rethink how your home feels the moment you walk through the door. As the days get longer and the light shifts throughout the afternoon and evening, it becomes clearer which spaces feel a little flat and which have that warm, welcoming glow. Small changes like updating textiles, rearranging furniture, or restyling an entryway can dramatically alter a room's mood without requiring a full renovation.
Wall eécor plays a big role in that transformation. The right piece can open up a space, add personality, and make everything around it feel more intentional. Mirrors, in particular, pull double duty: they are both decorative and functional, helping to bounce light around and create the illusion of a larger, airier room. When done well, a single wall mirror can become the anchor for an entire vignette, tying together consoles, lamps and accent pieces into a cohesive moment.
Antique Gold 26-inch Scroll Wall Mirror, $94.99 at CostcoCostco
That is where this Antique Gold 26-inch Scroll Wall Mirror really shines. At $94.99, it features a warm metallic finish and ornate detailing, instantly bringing a touch of classic elegance to any space. Instead of a simple, flat frame, the scrollwork adds dimension and texture, making the mirror feel more like a statement piece than a basic necessity. It is the kind of design that nods to vintage European interiors while still working beautifully in modern homes.
The 26-inch size makes it especially versatile. It is substantial enough to stand out above a console table or dresser, but not so large that it overwhelms a narrow hallway or smaller room. Hung in an entryway, it creates a natural focal point, perfect for a quick last look before heading out the door. In a bedroom or living room, it can help soften the space and add a romantic, curated feel.
Styling it is surprisingly simple. Pair it with a neutral console or cabinet, a small vase of fresh or faux flowers, and a candle or decorative bowl to create an elevated, magazine-worthy setup. You can also layer it with framed art or family photos for a more collected look. Whether you are trying to brighten a darker corner, make a small area feel larger, or just add a bit of charm, a gold scroll wall mirror is an easy, high-impact upgrade that makes your home feel instantly more polished and inviting.
1978 Rock Classic, Band's Third Blacklisted Single, Became a Defiant Anthem
The Sex Pistols' song "No One Is Innocent" was banned by the BBC on July 13, 1978, two weeks after its release.
By then, Johnny Rotten had already left the group, leaving fugitive Ronnie Biggs, who was wanted for his role in the 1963 Great Train Robbery, the next best to take over lead vocals.
The Sex Pistols had a habit of getting banned — this made three, after "God Save the Queen" and "Anarchy in the UK" were also blacklisted by the BBC. And with Sid Vicious gone too, Paul Cook and Steve Jones were the only original members left.
Biggs had helped plan the 1963 Great Train Robbery, walking away with a share of £2.6 million. His outlaw reputation only made him a better fit for the Sex Pistols' image.
After being sentenced to 30 years in prison, he escaped from Wandsworth in 1965. He fled to Australia, then Brazil, which had no extradition treaty with the U.K. But that didn't mean he was free to live normally.
Everyone knew who he was, so he couldn't hold a steady job, go to bars or stay out past 10 p.m.
Biggs made ends meet by hosting barbecues at his home, where tourists paid to meet the infamous fugitive. So when the Sex Pistols came looking for a singer, he didn't need much convincing.
Jones and Cook traveled to Brazil and recorded two tracks with Biggs, though only "No One Is Innocent" ever got an official release.
Jones later told Mojo magazine, "Ronnie Biggs rated himself as a bit of a poet, and I remember sitting in the hotel room writing the music while he wrote the words. It was a big accomplishment, to write a song with an infamous train robber. That was a good move."
The single climbed to No. 7 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, staying in the Top 40 for 10 weeks.
It's not hard to see why a taxpayer-funded broadcaster wanted nothing to do with a song led by a fugitive train robber. But at that point, the band had nothing left to lose.
Jones and Cook made the most of what was left of the Sex Pistols. And bringing in Biggs wasn't the only outlandish move they made — in the two and a half years the band stayed together, they pulled off a number of stunts.
One of the most notorious incidents came a year earlier, during Queen Elizabeth II's 1977 Silver Jubilee. That summer, the Sex Pistols released their anti-monarchy anthem "God Save the Queen."
English punk rock group the Sex Pistols aboard the Queen Elizabeth on the River Thames, during their Silver Jubilee Boat Trip, 7th June 1977. The group in the centre of the shot are (left to right) Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), unknown, film maker Julien Temple (back to camera), artist and designer Jamie Reid, film maker Doug Smith and cameraman John Metcalfe.Brian Cooke/Redferns
To promote the single, their record label chartered a boat that carried the band down the Thames as they performed outside the Houses of Parliament.
The plan fell apart when police forced the boat to dock and arrested manager Malcolm McLaren along with most of the band's entourage. Arrests aside, the stunt paid off as the track reached No. 2 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
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1966 Rock Song, Inspired by a Banned Novel, Remains a Beloved Classic 60 Years Later
In the late 1960's, the Rolling Stones were shifting into a new direction as Keith Richards and Mick Jagger took over as songwriters and penned the baroque rock track "Lady Jane."
The track was released as part of their 1966 album Aftermath, which saw Jagger and Richards credited as songwriters on almost every track. While "Lady Jane" only landed at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it would undoubtedly become one of the band's and duo's standout tracks early in their careers.
The track has various rumors behind its inspiration, with some even claiming it's in reference to drugs like marijuana. Others believed its baroque style was in relation to King Henry VII's third wife, Jane Seymour. There's also the rumor of its having been about a woman Jagger was involved with at the time.
In The Rolling Stones: Fifty Years, it was reported that Jagger penned the track in early 1966 after reading the then-controversial 1928 book Lady Chatterley's Lover. Written by D.H. Lawrence, the book faced scrutiny and was banned due to its obscenity and the physical relationship between a working-class man and an upper-class woman. It's reported that "Lady Jane" was used by Jagger based on the term being used for female genitalia in the book.
"'Lady Jane' is a complete sort of very weird song. I don't really know what that's all about myself. All the names are historical, but it was really unconscious that they should fit together from the same period," said Jagger, according to SongFacts.
As the Rolling Stones shifted into a new era of their music, it also led Brian Jones to incorporate new sounds and instruments into their recordings. One instrument used in "Lady Jane" was the Appalachian dulcimer, a fretted string instrument.
"Brian was getting into dulcimer then because he dug Richard Farina. We were also listening to a lot of Appalachian music then too. To me, Lady Jane is very Elizabethan. There are a few places in England where people still speak that way, Chaucer English," explained Richards.
In Aftermath, Jones is heard playing the instrument on one other track, "I Am Waiting." The dulcimer in "Lady Jane" is also accompanied by Jack Nitzsche's harpsichord halfway through the song. The track proved to be a welcome detour for the band compared to their previously released tracks, and showcased their versatility as songwriters. Critics called the track a "tender, inventively melodic pledge of devotion."
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The 10 Best 'Dancing With the Stars' Pros of All Time, Ranked — Did Your Favorite Make the Cut?
Dancing with the Stars’ upcoming spinoff proves what fans have known for years--the show’s pros are just as important as the celebrity competitors. So many have become famous themselves!
Now ABC’s Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, premiering July 13, will feature 12 up-and-coming dancers vying in an audition process as they live in a house together. The winner will get a spot as a pro dancer on the upcoming Season 35 of DWTS this fall.
The lucky pro will follow in the dance footsteps of such famed performers as Derek and Julianne Hough, Cheryl Burke, Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy, and Mark Ballas, who will be a judge on The Next Pro along with his dancer mother Shirley Ballas. Only time will tell if the new DWTS pro will match the dazzling predecessors.
More than 50 professional dancers have competed on DWTS since its debut in 2005. Before the spinoff airs, Parade.com is naming DWTS’ ten best pros of all time, based on wins, charisma, confidence, and viewer response. Did your favorite pro make our list? Read on to find out more!
10. Jenna JohnsonShe’s come a long way since being a So You Think You Can Dance contestant! Jenna achieved DWTS pro status in 2016, and has delighted fans with her two wins and marriage to fellow pro Val Chmerkovskiy (they share a son). In 2018’s Season 26, she triumphed with Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon. Jenna, 32, and The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei’s Season 33 win put DWTS back on the pop culture map in 2024.
Jenna Johnson guided Joey Graziadei to the topDisney/Eric McCandless
9. Karina SmirnoffKarina electrified DWTS over 18 seasons from 2006 to 2016. She finished first just once—in an emotional Season 13 pairing with army veteran/actor J.R. Martinez, who had been severely burned while serving in Iraq. Karina’s long list of partners also includes Mario Lopez, (the late) Aaron Carter, Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino, and Ralph Macchio. She made them all strong contenders!
Karina Smirnoff took the crown with J.R. MartinezPhoto by Adam Taylor/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
The Ukraine-born beauty gave the show additional heat with her brief engagement to fellow pro Maks Chmerkovskiy (they split in 2009). Karina, 48, exited the show after Season 22. She now judges and teaches dance and raises her son, who was born in 2020.
8. Witney CarsonAfter joining DWTS full-time in 2014, Witney has given fans moments to remember. She and partner Alfonso Ribeiro created an iconic “Carlton dance” inspired by his TheFresh Prince of Bel-Air character. In 2024, Witney and her Season 33 partner Danny Amendola’s jaw-dropping leg lift went viral.
Last year, Witney, 32, guided fan favorite wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin to a win that breathed youthful life into the resurgent show.
Witney Carson and Robert Irwin had a winning partnershipDisney/Eric McCandless
7. Tony DovolaniHe’s gone but not forgotten. Tony, now 52, rocked the first years of DWTS with spirit and style, competing in 21 consecutive seasons beginning with the second one in 2006. In 2012's first-ever "all-star" season, Dovolani grabbed his sole mirror ball with BacheloretteMelissa Rycroft. Tony showed impressive skill in steering such diverse partners as actress Jane Seymour, reality star Kate Gosselin, and singer Wynonna Judd.
Tony Dovolani got the coveted Mirror Ball trophy with Melissa RycroftKelsey McNeal/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
For many seasons, DWTS wasn’t complete without Tony’s megawatt smile, but he left the show in 2018, candidly telling Hollywood Life about the celebrities, “when it becomes about other than teaching them how to dance, I want no part of it." However, he guested on DWTS for 2023’s tribute to the late judge Len Goodman.
6. Val ChmerkovskiyWhen Val joined DWTS in 2011, he was best known as show pro Maks Chmerkovskiy’s little brother. But it didn’t take Val long to make his own impression. So far, he’s won three times—with Rumer Willis (Season 20), Laurie Hernandez (Season 23), and Xochitl Gomez (Season 32). Val, 40, has had a long run, appearing in 20 total seasons, and is coming back this fall for Season 35.
Val Chmerkovskiy always deliversDisney/Eric McCandless
He takes his job seriously, telling Parade in 2022, “My niche on the show is to really take my partner on an educational journey, not just an emotional one. I really want to teach dance, not just perform an entertaining number for the cameras. That has always been my approach.”
5. Julianne HoughJulianne and brother Derek (keep reading for more on him) soared to fame on DWTS and later graduated to other roles on the show. Although Julianne wasn’t a pro that long, from 2007 to 2009 (Seasons 4 through 8), she made a big impression, winning the mirror ball twice: with race car driver Helio Castroneves and speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno.
Julianne Hough and Helio Castroneves drove to success on 'DWTS'Photo by Carol Kaelson/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
After becoming an actress, the beautiful blonde, 37, returned to the fold, serving as a DWTS judge from 2014 to 2017. In 2023, she joined Alfonso Ribeiro as co-host of the series.
4. Maks ChmerkovskiyThe Ukrainian hunk caused a sensation on the reality show with his smooth moves, brooding personality, and sheer swagger. “Dancing with the Stars is my show!” he once declared during a live broadcast shocker. (The next night, Maks backtracked, noting that his statement came out wrong and praising the entire cast).
Maks Chmerkovskiy shows his form while promoting DWTSEric McCandless/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Maks was one of the OG stars, first appearing on Season 2 and ultimately competing on 17 seasons. He only won the mirror ball once, with Olympic ice dance gold medalist Meryl Davis in 2014, but consistently held center stage, appearing in the finals five times.
Maks, 46, announced his DWTS retirement in 2018. The dancer, who has three sons with wife Peta Murgatroyd, also a former DWTS pro, explained to MassLive, “I just don’t think I can do the show as a professional dancer at 100% and give it my all anymore. I am at a different point in my life.”
3. Mark BallasEsteemed dancer, choreographer, and musician Mark has never lost his cool factor while being a steady presence on the show (amid hiatuses) for 20 seasons since 2007. Mark, 40, won the original series three times: with celebrity Olympian partners Kristi Yamaguchi and Shawn Johnson and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio. Viewers are looking forward to Mark bringing his experience to The Next Pro.
Mark Ballas taught gymnast Shawn Johnson how to glide across the floorPhoto by Kelsey McNeal/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
He's perhaps the most serious artist in the DWTS stable, telling Parade about creative inspiration, “I always begin with intention. Before steps or formations, I ask: What is this moment trying to communicate? Once I understand the emotional center, the choreography becomes a conversation between the music, the dancer, and the story.”
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2. Cheryl BurkeCheryl helped the fledgling dance show get its legs by winning the mirror ball trophy back-to-back on 2006’s Seasons 2 and 3 with singer Drew Lachey and former football player Emmitt Smith. While Cheryl never achieved first-place glory again, she’s the pro with the longest tenure, competing on a staggering 26 seasons over 17 years. Now 42, she officially retired after Season 31.
“It is hard for me [to leave],” she wrote on Instagram. “I've had an amazing run. It's so sad. It's bittersweet."
Cheryl Burke and Emmitt Smith had rhythm on Season 3 of 'DWTS'Photo by Adam Larkey/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Fans will never forget Cheryl’s iconic moments, such as her high-energy “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” freestyle with Lachey, passionate paso doble with Gilles Marini, and acclaimed Argentine tango with Juan Pablo Di Pace. Cheryl’s routines always sizzled, and in Parade’s opinion, no female pro ever matched her panache from early DWTS!
1. Derek HoughFans will likely not be surprised that Derek tops Parade’s list. Now 41, Derek appeared on the show from 2007 to 2016, winning a record six times over 17 seasons with celebrity partners Brooke Burke, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, and Bindi Irwin.
Derek Hough and Bindi Irwin brought the ballroom house down on 'DWTS'Photo by Adam Taylor/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Derek told Dear Media about his dance partner philosophy: “I’m here to serve. I’m here to be like, how can I bring the best out in you?” And judging by his wins, he did that better than anybody! But Derek’s camera-ready heartthrob looks and friendliness were as important as his trophies in making DWTS a ratings smash.
After his pro retirement, Derek was a judge on NBC’s World of Dance. He became a DWTS judge in Season 29 in 2020 and has had a place at the table ever since.
One Longtime Costco Employee Is a Millionaire
A lot of people don’t see a career in customer service jobs as a way to secure financial freedom. When most shop at their local Costco, they don’t imagine their store clerk being on track to millionaire status. But one Costco employee is making headlines for the $1 million he has tucked away, and he says it wouldn’t have been possible without his employer.
A new Wall Street Journal article highlights Costco’s business model of paying employees above the minimum wage and how it sets them up for financial success. Cashier Tony Barzar, a longtime employee of the wholesale retail giant, earns $33 an hour, and his retirement savings total over $1 million.
In 2009, the now 62-year-old’s family bought a three-bedroom, two-bath house with a pool. They’ve traveled to Europe twice since. “I didn’t think me and my family would reach where we sit now,” he said, reflecting on his thoughts growing up. “I could retire, but what would I do? Costco has been good to me.”
Costco has a reputation of paying its employees more than most U.S. retailers to help keep turnover low. Barzar has been offered managerial roles throughout the years in the company, but says he’s happy with his current position. Aside from the money he earns, Barzar says Costco has provided him with flexibility and stability. He considered other jobs, specifically applying to be a firefighter several times, which was a disappointment. But he says Costco offered him professional growth. “It just gave me a sense of—don’t leave, ride this one out,” he said.
Other benefits have been life-saving. After his wife of 26 years was diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer, his Costco health insurance covered the full cost of her three brain surgeries. He was able to take paid leave for nearly a year to help his family.
Clarks' 'Comfy' Slide Sandals Feel Like 'Walking on Clouds,' and They’re Just $27 at JCPenney
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Summer days can involve a lot of walking, and whether you're running errands or heading to the beach, the right sandals can make a big difference. A pair that can effortlessly transition from a workday to a walk around the block on a steamy evening is worth its weight in gold, but that kind of comfort and slip-on convenience doesn't have to break the bank. Right now, JCPenney has Clarks sandals on sale for just $27 that you're going to want to wear every day this summer.
Now 55% off the usual $60, JCPenney is currently offering a steal of a price on the $27 Clarks Cloudsteppers Breeze Piper Slide Sandals. These practical and stylish leather sandals are available in eight styles, including black, navy, warm beige, pewter, light taupe, white, sand, and black patent. Available in whole sizes 5 through 12, some sizes are already sold out in multiple colors, so if you want to snag this deal, now is the time!
Clarks Cloudsteppers Breeze Piper Slide Sandals, $27 (was $60) at JCPenney Shop at JCPenneyThese sandals combine Clarks' signature Cloudstepper foam footbed with a sleek synthetic leather upper for a style that's as supportive as it is chic. They're designed to provide excellent shock absorption and gentle arch support to help reduce foot fatigue. Lightweight and flexible soles with grippy rubber bottoms make these sandals an excellent choice for navigating various terrains.
Both top straps feature fully adjustable hook-and-loop closures. Shoppers with both narrow and wide feet said they appreciated how these straps allowed them to customize the width. Other customers shared that the open, airy design helped keep their feet cool in warm weather.
Shoppers consistently praised these "comfy" sandals for the "good support" they provide. A customer with plantar fasciitis said they have "just the right amount of cushion," and several reviewers compared the feeling of wearing these slides to "walking on clouds."
Aside from their comfort and support, shoppers loved the "cute" style. Reviewers noted that the "versatile" design works with everything from shorts and a t-shirt to dresses and skirts. These sandals are just as easy to slip on and wear to the pool or beach as they are to run errands or enjoy a nice dinner out.
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Whether you're looking for the perfect pair to pack for vacation or want to upgrade from last year's worn-out slides, the Clarks Cloudsteppers Breeze Piper Sandals are a fantastic way to treat your feet this summer. You can snag them for just $27 right now at JCPenney!
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1981 Rock Classic, Revived 25 Years Later, Became a Feel-Good Anthem
Daryl Hall & John Oates never expected their 1981 track "You Make My Dreams" to become one of their popular staples, thanks to its catchy tune and a pop culture resurgence.
The track has a few stories behind its creation, depending on who's telling the story. Reports claim the keyboard-driven classic was originally inspired by Hall's then-girlfriend, Sara Allen. "You Make My Dreams" is well-known for its iconic piano riff at the very beginning, and Hall once told The Sun that he wrote the track in his New York apartment with his Yamaha CP 30 piano.
He claims that the track "just spoke to me" and started singing the song's main lyrics of "You make my dreams come true". After getting the track started, he wondered if it was too happy a song, but soon realized that it simply "wrote itself."
Oates' recollection of the song differs when he spoke with SongFacts and claims it was a "happy accident" when he was jamming delta blues and Texas swing with an old friend in a dressing room and "all of a sudden into my head popped 'you make my dreams.' I just started singing it. I don't know why, but I did."
Regardless of its backstory, "You Make My Dreams" was released in April 1981 on their Voices album and reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also landed at No. 35 on the Mainstream Rock chart, but never managed to chart in the UK.
Oates even admitted in an NME interview that their manager didn't like the song and thought it was "too flowery" as a pop song. While Hall & Oates didn't see it as a major hit at the time, they agreed it's a feel-good anthem that appealed to everyone.
"It's a great song, simple as that. Good songs are good songs. They stand on their own, they can be stripped away of the production. A song is what happens when a writer sits down on their individual instrument and creates something out of nothing," said Oates.
"And there's magic involved and there's inspiration involved. 'You Make My Dreams Come True' represents a vibe, it represents a collaboration between myself and Daryl and the band in the studio in the '80s. Its simplicity and directness is where the charm lies in that song."
Decades later, "You Make My Dreams" gained a massive resurgence when used in the 2009 film (500) Days of Summer, where Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character has a dance scene in the middle of the street. Oates praised the film's use of the song and for it having taken on a life of its own ever since. In 2020, the track surpassed one billion streams since its 1981 release.
Since then, "You Make My Dreams" became a pop culture staple used in The Office, Glee, Step Brothers, and Ready Player One. It was even used before the 2009 movie in The Wedding Singer.
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Michael J. Fox Came Out of Retirement for One Show: It Just Paid Off
When the Television Academy announced its 2026 nominees on Wednesday, July 8, one name that stopped fans mid-scroll was Michael J. Fox, who earned a nomination for his guest role on Apple TV's Shrinking five years after stepping away from acting. For anyone who grew up watching him on Family Ties or as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, Fox's return to TV was welcome and this Emmy nom is gratifying.
The nomination is the 18th of Fox's career and his first in a decade. It recognizes his work as a Parkinson's patient who shares the screen with Harrison Ford, a pairing that put two of the most familiar faces in Hollywood inside the same frame. Variety calls the nomination the capstone of a comeback that began when Fox ended the retirement he had announced in 2020.
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The way the role came about has become part of its appeal. Fox did not wait for an offer, and he did not test the waters with intermediaries. He called Shrinking co-creatorBill Lawrence himself and asked to be on the show. That phone call overturned Fox's retirement, and it gave the series a guest performance that Emmy voters could not overlook.
Fox has won five Emmys across a career that stretches back to the 1980s, when Family Ties made him a household name and he became the youngest lead-actor winner the awards had ever seen. Shrinking fared fairly well across the full slate of nominations categories, and Fox's recognition stood out as one of the morning's most discussed results.
A win this year would be Fox's sixth Emmy, arriving roughly 40 years after that record-setting first victory. Few careers offer bookends like that, and fewer still include a five-year silence between them.
Fox left acting on his own terms in 2020. He returned for one role, on one show, because he wanted to, and television's biggest awards body responded by putting his name back on the ballot for the first time in ten years. And while the performance earned the recognition, it's heartwarming for fans who've stuck with Fox since his Alex P. Keaton days to see a favorite nominated to be back on top.
Steven Spielberg Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill
As viewers and fellow celebrities mourn the loss of Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, the film's original director Steven Spielberg has shared his own tribute to the late film star.
In a statement shared with Variety, Spielberg said that he was personally "saddened" by the news of Neill's passing, acknowledging just how much the actor's work meant to Jurassic Park's success.
“I owe a debt of gratitude to Roger Donaldson, Gilliam Armstrong, Graham Baker and Phillip Noyce for casting Sam Neill in the roles in which he was so brilliant that brought him to my attention and led to his playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park,” Spielberg said.
“Sam was exceptionally collaborative,” the Jaws director continued. “It was a stretch for him to play a character who acted as though children were messy and smelly because this was the opposite of the loving father he was to his children."
“I adored making all the Jurassicmovies with him," Spielberg ended by saying. "Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our Jurassic family and Sam will never be forgotten by us or his many millions of fans around the world.”
News of Neill's death at 78-years-old came early Monday, with Neill's family sharing the tragic development on social media.
In the hours that followed, numerous friends, stars and colleagues of Neill shared their own mournful memories of Neill, calling him an talented actor and an incredible human being.
“Sam Neill was a deeply soulful and beautiful man," Jurassic World director posted on Instagram. "He was a friend and collaborator at a challenging time, and his strength gave us all strength. I’ll remember him for his tranquility, his love of wine, and for the calm assuredness he brought to his characters. It’s not every lifetime you get to befriend a legend. Forever grateful.”
Why Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Zahara Took Out a Newspaper Ad to Drop 'Pitt' From Her Name
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, Zahara, is one step closer to dropping her father's last name.
Zahara, 21, is a busy college student, but she's taking the steps to remove "Pitt" from her name and permanently reclaim her identity as Zahara Jolie. In new court documents obtained by TMZ, Zahara has published notice of her petition in the Los Angeles Daily Journal once a week for four weeks. She has also called for anyone opposing the change to submit a written opposition before the final hearing, the website shared.
While the move may seem severe, it's actually one of California's requirements for a legal name change. She first filed her petition in June, hoping to change her name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie.
Zahara Recently Honored Her Mom OnstageZahara took the stage at a mother-daughter brunch for the Pearls of Purpose Foundation on Sunday, April 26, in Atlanta, where she was featured as the special guest. In her speech, the college student opened up about her relationship with her mother, as Jolie stood beside her.
“When asked to speak with you all today on the value of mother-daughter relationships, it felt challenging to find the words,” Zahara began, according to a video on Instagram. “Not challenging because I don’t value it, but because my mom and I have a unique, almost kindred, relationship that can be hard to put into words.”
View this post on Instagram“Our love for each other is a found one I was adopted at 6 months old and given some of the most special and loving people as my siblings, with a mom who raised us on the value of helping others, being kind, and always striving for growth as people,” Zahara continued. “These values may sound simple, but in a world where kindness is overlooked and helping others comes at a cost, I am grateful to have had a role model to show me what it looks like to be a decent human being.”
Zahara went on to refer to Jolie as “the most selfless, loving, and understanding woman who I get to call my mom.”
Where Does Zahara Go to College?Growing up in the public eye has likely been challenging for Zahara, but the college student has thrived. She currently studies at Spelman College in Atlanta, where she’s majoring in psychology with a minor in educational studies.
In her speech, Zahara spoke about how much of a change going away to Spelman would be.
“Early on, I realized it would be challenging to include my mom and family in these worlds without being able to directly share the effects,” she said. “With the addition of the public life that we live, it can be hard to find those special and intimate moments without being overwhelmed with the many eyes that are on us.”
“This has never stopped my mom from being curious about all that I’m learning in and outside of my classrooms at Spelman and having many understandable questions about sorority life and my experiences,” Zahara continued. “My family embraces the newness and strives to understand these meaningful organizations in my life as I share my experiences.”
What Has Angelina Jolie Said About Parenting?Back in 2017, Jolie spoke about how proud she is of all her children.
“They’re six very strong-minded, thoughtful, worldly individuals. I’m very proud of them,” Jolie told Vanity Fair shortly after breaking up with Pitt. “They’ve been very brave. They were very brave.”
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KFC Answers Fans’ Prayers, Brings Back Beloved Menu Item After Three Years: ‘Crying Real Tears’
It’s been three long years, but KFC is finally making its fans’ dreams come true by bringing back a highly requested menu item that was sunset in 2023. That’s right, popcorn chicken is back for American customers, and they’re already over the moon about it.
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Starting today, customers can once again get their hands on KFC’s popcorn chicken while supplies last. There are three ways to order the snackable chicken:
First up there is a 16-ounce serving of just popcorn chicken, served with four dipping sauces, for $10. If you want to turn it into a meal, there’s the popcorn chicken combo, which comes with six ounces of popcorn chicken, a medium order of fries, a medium drink, and one dipping sauce for $8.49. And then there’s the popcorn chicken big box, which comes with six ounces of popcorn chicken, two additional original recipe tenders, two dipping sauces, medium fries, a medium drink, and a chocolate chunk cookie for dessert, all for $10.99.
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KFC has been teasing the return of popcorn chicken for days on social media, prompting Instagram commenters to write, “literally crying real tears at work rn i need it so bad,” and to ask, “have my prayers been answered?” One simply wrote in all caps, “DO NOT TEASE ME,” as another said, “Don’t toy with me.”
View this post on InstagramIn fact, the last commenter has been so adamant about asking KFC to bring back the beloved menu item that the chain took her comments and turned them into a song ahead of the relaunch, captioning the video, “ngl kendra, your comments are kinda catchy.”
“For years, KFC has heard directly from fans clamoring for Popcorn Chicken’s return. We read every comment, every DM, and even every online petition signature, and the message was impossible to ignore,” Melissa Cash, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC U.S., told Parade in a statement. “As we continue our Kentucky Fried Comeback journey, this menu item return shows our commitment to listening to our most passionate fans by giving them exactly what they’re craving. We're nodding to nostalgia as we simultaneously modernize the brand and how it shows up throughout the world.”
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’90s Metal Band Cryptopsy Announces New Dates for 2026 Tour
Cryptopsy just dropped surprising news for fans amid its busy 2026 touring schedule.
Fresh off a successful North American tour in May, the Canadian death metal band is bringing a series of intense live performances to more locations before the year ends.
In an Instagram update, the four-piece band composed of vocalist Matt McGachy, guitarist Christian Donaldson, bassist Olivier "Oli" Pinard and long-standing drummer Flo Mounier announced three new shows for this year’s Freak Fair Run.
Headlined by Cryptopsy, the run includes live shows in Ontario and Michigan scheduled for the last week of August featuring fellow death metal band Sentiment Dissolve on Aug. 28 and See You Next Tuesday and Flesh And Blood Robot on Aug. 30.
Matt McGachy of Cryptopsy during the VII Mexico Metal Fest at Parque Fundidora on November 10, 2023 in Monterrey, Mexico.The update came months after the iconic band headlined the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour.
They kicked off their North American run on April 30 in Massachusetts and concluded the 21-date trek in Quebec.
View this post on InstagramFollowing that, Cryptopsy is gearing up for its European Summer Tour starting on July 25 in Steenwijk, the Netherlands before wrapping up on Aug. 21 in the Czech Republic and returning to Canada for the newly announced tour.
Cryptopsy 2026 Tour Schedule:July 25: Steenwijk, NL @ Stonehenge Festival
July 26: Cham, DE @ LA
July 28: Brasov, RO @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
July 29: Kosice, SK @ Collosseum
July 30: Kraków, PL @ Hype Park
July 31: Löbnitz, DE @ Full Rewind
Aug. 1: Dortmund, DE @ Dortmund Deathfest
Aug. 2: Brighton, UK @ Chalk
Aug. 3: Cardiff, UK @ The Globe
Aug. 5: Dublin, IE @ Whelans
Aug. 6: Derby, UK @ Bloodstock Open Air
Aug. 7: Helsinki, FI @ Helsinki Metal Fest
Aug. 8: Jaromer, CZ @ Brutal Assault
Aug. 9: Vagos, PT @ Vagos Metal Fest
Aug. 12: Trier, DE @ The Forum
Aug. 13: Dinkelsbühl, DE @ Summer Breeze
Aug. 14: Colmar, FR @ Spirit In Black Festival
Aug. 15: Kortrijk, BE @ DVG Club
Aug. 16: Carhaix, FR @ Motocultor
Aug. 18: Martigny, CH @ Sunset Bar
Aug. 19: Pinarella Di Cervia, IT @ Rockplanet
Aug. 20: Spital Am Semmering, AT @ Kaltenbach Open Air
Aug. 21: Litomerice, CZ @ Death Coffee Party
Aug. 28: London, ON @ Rum Runners
Aug. 29: Ionia, MI @ Ionia Freak Fair
Aug. 30: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
The back to back tours this year were in support of their ninth full-length albumAn Insatiable Violence released in 2025, making this their first album in two years following As Gomorrah Burns.
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Mel Brooks' 'Spaceballs' Sequel Gets the Perfect Tease Ahead of Comic-Con Appearance
Nearly 40 years after the release of Spaceballs, its highly anticipated sequel is coming to fruition.
The month of July means a number of exciting developments, including San Diego Comic-Con. The beloved annual event hosts a variety of upcoming films that use the convention halls to promote their content, and Spaceballs: The New One is included this year.
The Amazon MGM Studios release took to social media on Monday, July 13 to reveal an all-new teaser image ahead of its Comic-Con appearance.
"Spaceballs: The New One: The Teaser Poster. In theaters April 2027," reads the caption of the Instagram post by the movie's official account. "San Diego Comic-Con Panel. Hall H. Friday July 24. 4-5pm PT." See below.
View this post on InstagramFans have already flooded the post's comments section with words of excitement for the upcoming release. "I saw Spaceballs in the theater when I was 6 and I've never been more excited for a sequel!" wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, "i am too seated. the theater employees r scared rn."
Here's the comedic synopsis revealed by the studio on Monday: "Somehow, Dark Helmet has returned! Forty years after the events of the first Spaceballs, fifty years after the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, and one year after the events of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the galaxy is once again under threat. A threat so evil, so unstoppable, so completely lacking in any original ideas, that it has vowed to bring back the past… every last bit of it."
The synopsis continues, "With Lone Starr in hiding, Queen Vespa on the throne, and the Schwartz stretched thinner than a franchise releasing TV episodes theatrically, the only hope for the galaxy is Vespa's undisciplined son, Prince Starburst, and a mysterious Palace advisor named Destiny. Together, they must find Lone Starr, Yogurt, and any other iconic legacy characters fans are demanding before they discover the hard way that, while some threats you can fight, the reboot is not one of them.
The star-studded cast includes returning stars Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Mel Brooks.
Dwayne Johnson Reveals Longtime Passion Project to Star Opposite Kevin Hart in Broadway 'The Odd Couple': 'Not Letting That Dream Go'
At first glance, it's hard to imagine the words "Dwayne Johnson" and "Broadway" co-existing in the same sentence.
But if the former WWE champion had his way, he'd been strutting across the Great White Way of Broadway tomorrow opposite his recurring co-star Kevin Hart, as revealed in a recent interview with People magazine.
Speaking about his upcoming projects, Johnson specifically said he was hard at work on his Broadway debut, which could potentially see him team up with Hart in a brand-new production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple.
“For the past two and a half to three years, we have been working on my Broadway debut,” the Moana star said. “I’m revealing it now because it’s tequila talking.”
Among the most well-loved of Neil Simon's many legendary comedies, The Odd Couple famously focuses on the antics of two mismatched best friends-turned-unlikely roommates who discover their differing personalities might threaten their new living situation.
The play was later turned into a 1968 film starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, as well as a long-running ABCsitcom starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.
Unfortunately for Johnson, Hart's busy schedule has thus far prevented him from appearing on Broadway, although Johnson maintains his hopes that they'll reunite soon.
“We should’ve been great. Kevin is my best friend. I love him to death, and the truth is he’s so booked for the next three to five years,” Johnson continued. “That’s his schedule, that’s a reality. I totally get it. And I love it and I respect him for that.”
Regardless, Johnson said that he plans on eventually expanding his repertoire to Broadway, whether alongside Hart or merely on his own.
“We do Jumanji, which we’ll promote that at the end of the year, but I’m not letting that dream go,” Johnson said.
“So we’ll see, but maybe it’s The Odd Couple with [Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller]. I don’t know, maybe it’s a musical and I could run around singing in keys that don’t exist,” the Jungle Cruise star went on to say. “I might do a little dance. I might snatch my waist a little bit. We’ll see.”
Jack White’s Fans Call His Daughter Scarlett ‘Rad’ After Surprise Stage Moment
It was a family affair for rocker Jack White as his daughter, Scarlett White, joined him on stage to perform “Cannon,” “John the Revelator,” and “Black Math.”
Fans and fellow musicians couldn’t get enough of the father-daughter performance. Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder’s wife, Jill Vedder, praised the moment in the comments, writing, “Yes @scarbarbar 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 dads cool too but you’re rad.” Musician Morgane Stapleton also shared her approval with a series of fire emojis, while Cat Power added several trophy emojis.
Fans loved seeing the pair share the stage, with one person commenting, “There aren’t many artists left these days who can deliver rock this raw and powerful. Truly a rare breed.”
Scarlett has already made her mark on her father’s music, contributing to Jack White’s surprise 2024 album No Name on the tracks “Archbishop Harold Holmes” and “Underground.” She previously joined him on stage during a 2025 show at New York’s Irving Plaza in support of the album.
View this post on InstagramJack has also praised Scarlett’s musical abilities, previously referring to her as a great bassist. While she and her brother Henry have both developed their own musical talents, the rocker said he wants his children to follow their own creative paths.
“They are good musicians, both of them, and they come up with some really cool stuff,” Jack told Consequence in 2024. “They like doing their own thing, and I like them doing their own thing. So once in a while we might touch base here and there.”
Scarlett is just beginning to carve out her own creative path, with the 19-year-old pursuing both music and modeling in New York City. She recently celebrated her father’s birthday by sharing a sweet throwback video of the two of them enjoying an affogato together, captioning the post, “an old father daughter affogato tutorial. happy birthday dad i love you.”
Walmart's Whimsical $64 Rose Lamp Set Looks Straight Out of a Cottage Garden
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It's amazing what a little light can do to transform a room. While illuminating your space can instantly open it up, adding a decorative lamp can also make a world of difference to the room's vibe. Elegant fixtures can have such an impact, whether you're dressing up a side table, adding something distinctive to your desktop, or breathing some new life to a dim corner.
If you're looking for something that's both beautiful and bright, the Sunmory Rose Table Lamp Set can work wonders. Exquisitely designed with meticulous attention to detail from petal to stem, this duo is an excellent deal at Walmart right now. While it retails for $110, it's on sale for just $61 for a limited time.
Sunmory Rose Table Lamp Set, $61 (was $110) at Walmart Shop at WalmartStanding 17.72 inches tall by 5.9 inches wide, the lamp is just the right size to attract attention without feeling overwhelming. The acrylic lampshade forms a delicate blooming rose that's completely open on top, allowing the light to flow throughout the space. Realistic metal leaves that span the length of the stem are subtly textured, while a pair of beautiful white metal flowers brimming from the leaves completes the look.
The beauty of this lamp is that it's more than a showpiece. It features three color temperatures, with a rocker switch that makes it easy to switch from cool to warm to natural light with just a touch. Those options make the lamp a thoughtful addition to so many spaces, from your bedside table to the corner table in your living room. Since you get two, you can easily create a cohesive look in the bedroom or any space where you'd like to have an attractive light setup.
The cottagecore vibe here is strong, too, but it feels more elevated than a straight country-inspired look. It's a nice addition to a space where soft colors, romantic details, and sweet aesthetics reign. It's not at all fussy or frilly, so it can make a statement without overpowering the rest of the room.
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Oncologists Are Begging You To Stop Adding This to Your Coffee Every Morning
For many people, coffee is a non-negotiable morning must-have. According to the National Coffee Association, coffee is the most popular drink in the U.S., with nearly 195 million Americans drinking coffee at least once a week.
Whether you’re part of the 82% of coffee-drinkers who prepare coffee at home or the 28% who buy it out, you likely prefer your coffee a certain way. Maybe you like it black, with nothing in it. Maybe you’re more of an oat milk latte drinker, and sometimes you’ll ask for vanilla flavoring if you’re in the mood.
Considering that it’s what we consume regularly that impacts health the most, it’s worth thinking about how your coffee habit could be impacting your health long-term, including whether it’s lowering your risk of cancer or raising it. After all, diet and lifestyle habits impact cancer risk by between 30 and 40%.
With that in mind, Parade talked with oncologists about how drinking coffee regularly impacts the risk of cancer. They share one popular coffee add-in that they recommend steering clear of.
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How Does Coffee Impact Cancer Risk?If you drink your coffee black, you already have a habit in place that could be lowering your risk of cancer. “Several studies have suggested that coffee may be associated with a lower risk of certain cancers, especially liver cancer,” says Dr. Avishek Kumar, MD, an oncologist and lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force Reserve serving as a flight surgeon.
To this point, a scientific review published in the journal Gastroenterology found that drinking two cups of coffee a day was associated with a 43% reduced risk of liver cancer. That’s pretty major! Another scientific article, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, stated that drinking coffee was associated with a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, breast cancer, endometrial cancer and other cancers.
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The researchers stated that coffee has more than 1,000 compounds, so it’s tricky to pinpoint which compounds are most beneficial, but one theory is that the compounds in coffee help reduce oxidative stress in the body, which in turn lowers the risk of certain types of cancer.
When drinking coffee, Dr. Mark Ashamalla, MD, the chief of radiation oncology at Episcopal Health Services, says that it’s important to be mindful of the temperature. “Very hot beverages may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, likely because repeated thermal injury can damage the lining of the esophagus. So I tell people it is reasonable to let very hot coffee cool a bit before drinking it,” he says.
The Popular Coffee Add-in To Steer Clear OfWhile black coffee may lower the risk of cancer, this connection changes as soon as the beverage starts morphing into fancier coffee drinks. “Plain coffee is very different from a large flavored drink loaded with sugar, syrups, whipped cream and processed creamers,” says Dr. Ashamalla.
Both oncologists say that something they wish every coffee drinker would avoid is adding sugary syrups or highly processed creamers to their morning brew. They explain that these ingredients can indirectly increase the risk of cancer because they can contribute to inflammation, obesity and insulin resistance—all of which are risk factors for cancer.
“Obesity and inflammation are both linked to a higher risk of several cancers, including breast, colon, endometrial, pancreatic, liver and kidney cancers. Excess body fat is not just passive tissue. It can affect hormones, insulin levels and inflammatory signals in the body,” Dr. Kumar tells Parade.
To this point, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, having obesity increases the risk of 13 different types of cancer. “One sweet coffee will not cause cancer. But a daily sugar-heavy coffee drink can become part of the long-term pattern that increases cancer risk,” Dr. Kumar adds.
Similarly, both doctors say that highly processed creamers, especially those high in added sugar, artificial trans fats or long lists of additives, can also contribute to inflammation and obesity when consumed every day.
“Hydrogenated oils are mostly known for their heart-health risks, but they are also part of a broader ultra-processed food pattern that can contribute to weight gain, inflammation and poor metabolic health. Those are the pathways that matter when we talk about long-term cancer risk,” Dr. Ashamalla says.
He adds that his rule is simple: If your coffee creamer reads more like a chemistry label than a food label, it probably should not be an everyday habit.
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Healthier AlternativesIf you don’t like the taste of black coffee, learning that sugary syrups and processed creamers aren’t great to consume every day can be disappointing. Fortunately, there are healthier ways to sweeten up your coffee.
Both doctors say that cinnamon is one sugar-free way to add flavor to coffee. Scientific research shows that cinnamon can help lower inflammation. Besides this spice, Dr. Ashamalla says that nutmeg and cocoa are also healthier alternatives to add to coffee than sugary syrups or processed creamers.
“Many spices contain plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but the bigger benefit for most people is that they can help reduce the need for sweetened syrups and sugar-heavy creamers,” he explains.
What both oncologists want coffee drinkers to keep in mind is that flavored coffee drinks should be seen as a treat, not an everyday way to consume caffeine. To keep your coffee habit healthy, keep it black and save the flavored coffee drinks for special occasions.
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'70s Rock Legend Announces 2026 Fall Tour Dates
Rock legend Alice Cooper is hitting the road once again.
The shock rock pioneer has officially announced new 2026 tour dates, extending his highly praised "Alice’s Attic" tour into the fall.
“Embrace the chaos of Alice’s Attic…” the post began..
The tour will kick off in Louisville, KY, on Sep. 17 at the Louder Than Life festival, before wrapping up in Reno, NV, on Nov. 21.
“Presale tickets are available tomorrow, July 14th at 10am local. Register now for Artist Presale at AliceCooper.com/tour,” the post revealed.
The general on sale will be available to the public starting Friday, July 17 at 10am local time.
View this post on InstagramThe 78-year-old’s shows are known for blending hard rock with elaborate stage productions, complete with fog, guillotines, fake blood and even attic-style sets, creating full-scale theatrical spectacles driven by dramatic storytelling and unlike anything else in live music.
Cooper’s had a pretty packed year when it comes to performances, with clearly no plans of stopping anytime soon.
The latest dates are a continuation of the tour that previously spanned the spring season, from April through May. The tour, named after his current radio program, the “Alice’s Attic,” was teased as “a realm of insanity…if you dare.”
In 2025, Cooper also hit the road with heavy metal band Judas Priest for their North American tour, which began in mid-September and ended in late October in Houston, Texas.
He also headlined shows that May and August with the original Alice Cooper band having reunited in July. After more than 50 years, Cooper, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith released the studio album The Revenge of Alice Cooper.
All that touring simply isn’t taking a toll on Cooper, as The Music Room reviewed his spring "Alice’s Attic" tour stop in Ohio, writing, “I’ve seen Alice multiple times over the years, and somehow, every single time, he feels more energized, more sharp, and more locked in than the last. A lot of artists who tour as much as he does fall into a routine—they play the same show, hit the same cues, and call it a night. Alice Cooper doesn’t do that.”
Meanwhile, Heaven Metal Magazine said of the South Carolina stop that it “proved once again why Cooper remains one of the greatest live entertainers in rock history. Even after seeing Alice multiple times over the years, this ended up being one of our favorite Cooper shows yet.”
Fans can expect classics like “School’s Out” and “Poison,” along with some deeper cuts and additions that will even leave longtime fans pleasantly surprised.
Even Cooper agrees, previously telling BlabberMouth, "I'm 77 now, and I think I'm doing my best shows now."
Alice’s Attic 2026 Fall Tour Dates
17 September – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
19 September – West Springfield, MA – The Big E Fair
20 September – Ottawa, ON – CityFolk Festival*
22 September – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
27 October – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
30 October – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
31 October – Atlantic City, NJ – Tropicana Casino & Resort
1 November – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Bethlehem
4 November – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
6 November – Windsor, ON – Caesars Windsor – The Colosseum
7 November – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center
8 November – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre
10 November – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
11 November – Park City, KS – Hartman Arena
14 November – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Casino
15 November – Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center
17 November – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
18 November – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
20 November – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel + Casino
21 November – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort + Casino
Debi Mazar’s Stunning Daughter Just Turned 24, and Fans Can’t Believe the Family Resemblance
Beloved actress Debi Mazar's stunning daughter is a dead ringer for her famous mom.
Mazar, 61, known for roles ranging from films like Batman Forever and Goodfellas to TV shows like Entourage and Younger, got her start in the ’80s as a makeup artist. Now a proud mom, the star just wished her daughter, Evelina Corcos, a happy 24th birthday. But in the photos she shared, it's almost shocking how much Corcos resembles her mother. From the striking dark hair to the deep red lips, it's safe to say the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
"My 1st born is 24 today! ‘Ya turned out good kid’
Couldn’t be more proud of you!
This is your year.Get it girl💃🏻
Sky’s the limit !
Auguri Evelina❣️💋❣️," Mazar captioned the photo series, which showed her beautiful daughter throughout the years, showing that same charisma as her mom.
As she gets older, Mazar wants other women to feel the same sense of confidence she does.
“I think women still want to look beautiful,” Mazar told PEOPLE. “There’s no reason why we have to give up [at a certain age]. I don’t get into that philosophy.”
But that doesn’t mean you have to go out every day in a ball gown. Mazar, who lives in the countryside, said it’s more about acceptance.
“Not giving up doesn’t mean you have to look glamorous. It just means that you look the way you want to look. You take care. You might have wrinkles and lines and have gray hair or a different look, but it’s beautiful. It’s a life well-earned,” she continued.
Mazar, who is teaming up with makeup brand Laura Geller, said, “I think it’s about acceptance of your age and not trying to necessarily cover up all of your lines.”
Mazar Soaked Up the Summer in ItalyLast year, Mazar and her husband, Gabriele Corcos, had a dream-like vacation on the Italian coast.
“You are my universe and my inspiration, My strength and my reason, My truth and my obsession. Happy birthday my love, I adore you! #birthday#summer#italy#family,” Corcos captioned the photo set, which showed the stunning Mazar looking as glamorous as ever in two retro-style bathing suits as she stood by the ocean.
View this post on InstagramBack in 2022, Mazar, who lives in Italy, told PEOPLE that she’s always been on a mission to raise her daughters, Evelina and Giulia, with a love of travel.
“I have been dragging my kids on airplanes to countries all over the world since they were born,” she said. “I like that. I want them to understand culture and art and different cities.”
The girls now have the same love of travel as their mom.
“It’s been amazing because now that they live in Europe, my daughter, who’s 16, has friends come from the states,” she shared at the time. “They jump on trains. They go to Venice for the day. They go to Rome for the day. They go to Milan for a weekend. They go to concerts in other cities here. My oldest flies to Israel, Madrid, Barcelona.”
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Jimmy Kimmel's Fake McConnell Photo May Have Just Sparked a Conspiracy Theory
After weeks of silence, Mitch McConnell finally released an update on his health, and Jimmy Kimmelhas something to say about it.
Speculation on the status of the 84-year-old Senator following a hospitalization last month turned the Internet into a rumor mill. The posts, the memes, and the videos just wouldn’t stop. Even actress/ex-RHOBH Lisa Rinna got in on the action, posting on TikTok, “I mean come on, Mitch McConnell’s dead. He’s dead. They’re keeping him alive like Weekend at Bernie’s.”
But as it turns out, Rinna is wrong, and McConnell is very much alive. Finally, after almost a month, the Senator shared a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, posting a lengthy update on Facebook, explaining, “You all know how folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older. Even in the public eye, I feel the same instinct.”
He added, “I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages. But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital. While receiving excellent care over the past several weeks, I’ve also had to deal with a mild case of pneumonia.”
While McConnell’s post was meant to instill confidence in the Senator’s health, some people aren't buying it. And one of them is late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Kimmel, who is currently on a two-month break from filming, couldn’t let this one go. The comedian recently shared his own pic (on Instagram), superimposing his face onto McConnell’s body and writing, “For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great.” Cue the comments.
View this post on InstagramActor Henry Winkler responded with, “Didn’t ask but so glad to know it! Actually didn’t know to ask,” and Brad Garrett replied with a string of crying/laughing, clapping, and heart emojis. Kimmel’s fans also added comments (over 6,000 of them!), such as, “This wins the internet today”, “This! I just told my husband that I didn’t think the ‘other’ pic was real!” and, “Move your fingers, Mitch, so we can see the date on that newspaper.”
Of course, the newspaper comment was in reference to the conspiracy theory that the original McConnell photo, in which he holds a newspaper (presumably to prove that the snapshot was taken recently), was doctored.
Others also jumped on the faux photo bandwagon with their comedic takes on Kimmel’s post. Actor Will Sasso commented, “Not buying it. Kimmel looks way younger in this pic- was likely taken years ago,” while a fan added, “Jimmy you know this photo is of you in 2023.”
But the McConnell theories didn't end there. On a recent Reddit post featuring Kimmel’s pic, Internet sleuths said (about McConnell, not Kimmel), “Sure he’s quite possibly alive but until I see verified footage/interview of him talking I can only assume he will ‘take a turn’ in August”, “Possibly alive but the photo clearly shows an AI generated newspaper garbled text. Even Grok indemnified the photo as AI” and, “He can even be on Fox and Friends. Something light, just prove yourself on camera for five minutes.”